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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-02-21

last Friday evening, in University
Hall, the Junior Glass favored a very
select audience with Orations and
Essays. The performances were good
and showed that both time and care
had been proftably spent in their
preparation. Although this:was their
first appearance in public they ac-
quilted themselves with credit. The
exercises were in charge of Prof. F.
S. Lyon. The University Glee Club,
assisted by Miss Susie Moore as or
ganist, furnished music appropriate
for the occasion.
The first performance of the eve
was an essay by Mr.. N. M. Waters
of Preston county, subject, "The le-
gal profession indicated" He pro-
ceeded to show that morally the law
yers are, as a class, as good as other
men, and that intellectually they are
superior as this profession has a
larger representation in the higher
positions of life than any other. He
called attention to the fact that the
science of jurisprudence owes it's ad-
vancement mainly to the legal pro-
fession. His performance was we'll
written and he seemed to be at ease
on the stage.
Mr.. L. R. Shepherd of Jefferson
county, also had an essay, subject,
"Know myself" He mentioned the
fact that the Greeks had been the
greatest metaphysicians, and that
many of them considered the knowl-
edge of self as most important. He
showed that this self knowledge is
Of no less Importance now than then,
His essay was logically written and
delivered with credit.
Mr.. R. W. Dawson of Fayette
county, Pa, was the first orator of
the evening, subject, "Driftings in
the United States" He showed the
various motions which at different
times move men to action. He han
died his subject in an original way as
is his custom. This peculiar ability
is invaluable to anyone.
The second orator was Mr.. r. A.
Armstrong of Upshur county, sub
ject, "The relation of education to
the temperance question" He said
that the ministry, the press and tenn
perance lectures have proved them
selves unable to overcome the evil of
intemperanee. consequently we are
compelled to look to some other
source for aid. As this question is
to be decided at the ballot-box and
as the man there usually votes the
boys sentiments it is necessary to
educate the youth in our schools to
see the evils Of intemperance. Mr..
Armstrong; performance was well
prepared and well delivered.
Mr.. w N. Berkeley, Jr., of Monon-
gala county, the only remaining
member Of the class, had carefully
prepared an Grafton on the subject,
what constitutes state,' but was
very unwcll and could not be present.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-02-21

TIE Rink is all the rage. Itlraws
pretty nearly every one.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-02-21

SOME Of our delinquent friends are
mighty slow about taking the hint.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-22

An Interesting Incident Recalled by Al
Old Veteran.
springfield Republican,


Old Veteran.
springfield Republican,
Admiral Porter's "reminiscences of Abra
ham Lincoln's visit to Richmond find eager
readers in the old soldiers of the country,
and one Of them-Captain q. G. Warren, OF
this city adds a picturesque incident to the
story. AS drawn by Admiral Porter, the
scenes of Lincoln's passage from the wharf
at Richmond, where the gunboat Malvern
left them together, to General Weitzel's
headquarters in the house vacated two days
before by JEFF Davis, are picturesque III
their portrayal Of the feelings of the re-
groes.
1t was hardly to be expected that the
whites even il Union men, with their more
reserved temperaments, would give way to
any such transports of emotion. But Cap.
tain Warren relates an incident, which epit-
omizes the JOY and relief felt by the Union
men who had liveC at the
whose gunners had been the first artillery
men to enter the evacuated city, as officer
of the day, was early among the visitors at
a reception which Mr.. Lincoln held for q
couple OF hours in the parlor If the old Davis
house for the soldiers and loyal Richmond
people.
The President was bearing the journey
and "stovepipe" hat were bis the worse for
travel. A few officers had been introduced
and some of them stood chatting about the
room, CAPTAIN Warren among them. when
General Weitzel came out of rear room
with tall, lank civ ilian, gray-haireo, and
plainly man of prominence. Leading him
up to Mr. Lincoln, the Genera. introduced
him as great friend of John Minor Bolts
and Union man whose 10y atty the PAST few
ears had cost him persecution
AS the President turned to greet the stran-
ger great throb of emotion shook the old
mans frame, aud quickly stepping forward
he flung his aims about Mr.. Lincoln's neck
in the most tragic manner. Thank God, l
have lived to see this day" he cried.
at the sight. watched 1t with
interested eyes. The old civilian
seemed to forget the place, the President, hi:
attitude, and erything, and the situation
was fl st becoming ridiculous. Mr.. Lincoln
ever quick to see the humorous side of any
thing, interposed. With kindly smile ass
ling over bis angular features, be gently re
leased himself from the grasp of Mr.. Belts
friend, remarking, About how tall are you
/, sirr'
| The sound of his voice awoke the old mar
} from his reflection and quickly turned tn,
current of his thoughts. Rscollectipg him
self at once, the tall stranger replied, stating
}! bis height, which Lincoln declared to be tw,
, inches less than his own. The old maj
: stepped aside, evidently quite unconsciou
, OF the mingled pathos and numor Of the littl
7 scene in which he played 50 prominent
: part Captain Warren remained in Rich
8 mond about ten days longer, and, returning
r after short march South, was mustered on
I there in June, still wearing on his swor
. the knot of Grape which the officers were Oh
D defed to place there for sixty days in mem
DRY OF the martyr President He has neve
o taken il of.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-22

lLaOlcn AOme JOurnaA
Protect your ankles with thick hose ana
high shoes
Damp clothing aud moist drafts invite you
to take cold.
Never SIT on damp cushion, moist ground
or q marble or stone step ;syou wish 20 avoid
sore throat
Let your doctor do all your prescribing,
and not yourself, your druggist. or your
cousins. or their mothers, or their sunts or
all their hosts of friends
The best lang protectors are dry feet AID
warm, comfortable body clothing. no expo
sures and no late suppers or dissipation.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-22
Written for the Sunday Sentinel.
CALLED BACK.

"You go'n wsy7" she sweetiy asked
In accents slightly broken.
He stood and gazed with thoughtful eyes.
But not a word had spoken.
Was any duty left uIdone?
He named them over by number.
He'd ordered cosl and paid all bills
From cashier up to plumber.
But all at once he started back
And up the steps then fastened.
MY Godl have been blindp' ne cried
THE coscbman is not fastened
wEIGHRY.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-03-12
ENGLAND and Russia.

Despite the pacific assurances Of Russia,
the British War Office is despatching
troops to India with all possible speed
The number sent forward is limited only
by the means of transportation, as there
are far more men available for active SER
expected hostilities, owing to the lack of
vessels. A troop ship which arrived at
London on Sunday from India was ordered
to return Immediately, taking 200 soldiers
to Bombay. These troops are needed to
partly supply the places of those who have
been sent to Quettah and Peshawar, on
the southern and eastern frontiers of At
ghanistan respectively.
1t has just been ascertained that some
startling information about the ability of
Russia to promptly mass troops in Afghan
iStan, was given to the Government last
year by one of the most prominent officers
of the British military service in India.
This officer was sent for to advise the Gov
| eminent whether it would be possible for
Russia to make sudden invasion in force
of AfghaniScan from Turkestan. He
| showed that it would be quite possible to
do so, and he traced the route by way of
Sarakhs, Pull Khatum and Tulfikar Pass,
over which the Russians have since ad,
vanced until they are now within easy
reaching distance of both Herat and Cabul.
He also informed tile Government that
Russia could within seventy-seven days
put % 900 troops into Herat and follow up
this force with an equal number forty days
later, and could put $4,000 troops into
Cabul, the Afghan capital, with an equal
number of reserves near by.
Monday mornings Observer says: 1--WE
understand that the government on Friday
sent an emphatic demand to st. Peters
burg for the withdrawal of the Russian
troops now on Afghan territory. The dis
patch partook Of the character of an I'll.
| timatum.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-03-12

He is direct descendent of John Endi-
colt, who was the first governor of Mass
achusetts. under the charter from the
Crown (having been chosen April 80 1929.
in London). and who held the Office until
the arrival of Gov. Winthrop in 1880. His
full name, William CluWnlnshield Endi-
colt, indicates his ancestry. William Put
nam Endicott was his father and his
mother was Mary Crowninshield. daugh-
ter of Jacob Crownjnshield, who was
Thomas JefferSon'S secretary of the navy
from 1905 to 1909. So it may be reason
ably assumed that he is familiar with the
traditions of Cabinet position, and has
some idea of its duties. He is a Harvard
graduate Of the class Of lS47. He studied
at the Harvard Law School and read law
with the late Nathaniel j. Lord. About
1850 he was admitted to the bar and was
the law partner Of the late J. w. Perry
until he was appointed to the Supreme
bench He married his cousin, a daughter
of George Peabody, and has one son and
one daughter. He was an old-line Wing
until 1860, but deserted the fortunes Of
Bell and Everett in that campaign to join
the Democracy. Judge Endicott was the
candidate of the Democrats last n November
for governor of Massachusetts,.
WIN. G. WHITNEY, SECRETARY OF THE
NAVY.
Mr.. William Collins Whitney, of New
York, was born in Conway, Mass, in 1889.
Gen. James S. Whitney, his father, was a
prominent Massachusetts, Democrat, who
was superintendent of the Springfield Ar
senal under President Pierce's admins
tratiOn, aud collector Of the port of BOs-
ton under President Buchanan. Mr..
Whitney was graduated from Williston
| Seminary, at Easthampton, Mass, and
| then, in 1868, from Yale College, where he
| was chosen to deliver the class Grafton.
| Mr.. Whitney was next graduated from the
Harvard Law School, and going to New
York. entered the office Of Judge Abraham
B. Lawrence, then engaged in private
practice. He acquired a large practice
soon after his admission to the bar. Fol
several years he was counsel for some of the
| largest life insurance companies and Other
| corporations. He is a Son-i n-law of I nited
States Senator Payne, of Ohio. His politi
cal activity began during the campaign
against the Tweed ring in 1870 and 1871
when the attention of Mr.. Tilden was at
| tracted to his abilities. In 1872 Mr.. Whit
ney was the candidate for district attorne.
on the Apollo Hall ticket but owing t.
! the Democratic vote Icing divided. h.
was defeated Mr.. Whitney was one 0
the principal organizers Of the CONT,
| Democracy The first city Office held b,
Mr.. Whitney was that Of school truste.
for the Twenty-frst ward. On August 9
1875, Mayor Wickham appointed hin
counsel to the corporation, in place of E
Delafeld Smith, removed. Mr.. .Whitne.
was twice reappointed to this position
which he resigned in November, 1882
while his term had nearly two years to run
1t is estimated that he saved the city no
less than $2,000,000 by defeating the fraud
ulent claims of contractors under thu
Tweed ring. Since his resignation as cor
poration counsel Mr.. Whitney has at
tended to private law practice and his per
sonal affairs.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-03-12

T. S. Arthur, one of the most prolific
and versatile writer's of his day, died in
Philadelphia last week, aged about 76
years. We cannot agree with cotempo-
rary that he outllved his usefulness. His
writings, whether of editorials, stories.
or books, were pervaded by IL high moral
tone. He contributed to better mankind and
we. have never read q sentence from his
pen that did not glow with a beautiful
morality and strengthen by it's religious
pathos. The impress of his work was for
good. and no one ever read his productions
who did not feel that he had been bene-
fitted. To our mind there is nothing
more attractive than an old age that can
look back upon a life of so much useful
ness and forward to so much of joyous
promise beyond the grave. 1t is a living
expression of duty we'll performed-ot
conscious service for the happiness OF
fellow beings. Such a character CANNOT
outlive it's usefulness. The physical pow
ers may weaken and decay-the nina lose
its vitality and vigor, but the Kind words
uttered-the tender emotions touched and
aroused-the good impressions made find
constant expression in the presence of
him whose life has been a well-spring Of
pleasant thoughts and kindly feelings in
others. His works live after him and
nothing but pleasing memories will be
cherished of his name.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-03-12

STANDARD TIAfE.-East of Huntington, 10Th
meridian, or Eastern time West OF huullns-
ton, Goth meridian. or Central time, whlch Is one
hour slower than Eastern time
No |, daily, except Sunday, Old Point to
chiffon Forge: leaves Clifton Forge daily, ex-
cent saturday arrives Cincinnati and Louis
Clifton Forge to Huntington. Pullman Parlor
Cars Old Point to Washington.
Nos. and 5, daily, between Huntington and
Clifton Forge. No. 9, daily, except sunday,
from Richmond to Newport News Old Point,
and Norfolk.
Nos. 5 and 4, Solid Trains daily, with Pullman
Sleeping Cars, between Washington, Richmond
and Louisville and Cincinnati. Do not stop for
local business.
No 6, daily except Sunday, from Louisville,
Cincinnati and lexington arrives Clifton
Forge daily, except Monday; leaves Clifton
Forge for Old Point daily, except sunday, Sleep
ing Cars Huntington to Clifton Forge. Pullman
Parlor Cars Washington to Old Point
CHARLOTTESVILLE ACCOMMoDATIoN.-NO. y,
{miXed,) leaves Richmond, except Sunday, 500
p. M; arrive Charlottesville IL 90 p. m.
No. 8, (mixed,) daily, except Sunday, leaves
Charlottesville 3:c0 u. M, arrives Richmond
| $3.50 a. m.
No. 8, from Old Point Comfort, daily. except
Sunday, makes direct connection at X. +. 4 T.
junction for Washington and New York. NO
omnibus transfer required.
| For Rates, Tickets, Baggage-Checks, apply to
any office of G. q Q. Ry; or Depot or Ticket Of
| flee of connecting lines. II. w. FULLER,
| c. w. SMITH, Gen'l Pass'r Agent
Gen'l Manager. marl2
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-03-12
DERGNER & ENGEL'S
CELEBRATED BEERS, -
ALSO, PORTER AND BROWN STOUT.
THOS. BURKE, MANAGER,
STAUNTON, VA.

The attention of the trade is respectfully
called to the fact that as manager OF the
BERGNER &c ENGEL BREWING 90. q
l am prepared to supply these justly celebrated
These productions have an extended reputa-
| ton, are known far and near for thelr purify
and strength. and have the unquallneu I'm
| The BERGNER & ENGEL COMPANY are the
most extensive Brewers in this country,
Within the past decade the Brewery mas at
tanned colossal proportions, and its various
Buildings cover an area Of eight-and-a-haif
acres. They are located on Thirty second,
Thomson, Master, Jefferson and Thirty first
Streets, Philadelphia, and consist of twenty
two large buildings.
The Brewhouse is so admirably arranged that
four brewings per day, aggregating 400 barrels
can be made.
The Storage Houses having capacity of l00,-
900 barrels, it can be easily understood how the
quality of the Beer must necessarily be uni
form, the Beer having time to ripen. This fea,
ture of the business has contributed largely
to the great success of the company in Its ex-
Three large Refrigerating Machines, having
cooling capacity of $50 tons of ice daily, are In
constant use; and, in addition, QUO tons of
ice are consumud during the year.
Fifty Refrigerator Cars, owned by the COM
pany, transport the Beer by rail to many of
their agencies; these cars are loaded at the
Ice-houses, thus insuring uniform tempera-
lure until the Beer arrives at its destination.
Attention is particularly called TO the extra
ordinary shipping facilities of the company
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company's track
running Immediately into the Brewery; while
on the other side, the Philadelphia and Read
| ing Railroad Company have sid1ngs for the
| especial convenience OF the Brewing Company.
10000 packages are required for delivery.
| All southern steamers leaving Ph1ladelph1a
have Refrigerator Boxes, and carry large ship
| ments to all Southern ports.
Address all orders to
| mars Stanton, Va
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-03-12
Death of Bfshop Parker.

Bishop Lenas Parker. OF the M. Il.
Church, South. d led in New Orleans, on
Thursday night asst, alter brlef illness.
He was born in ] Rome, N. u, in 1929, and
was appointed bishop in 1882. he was 10
have presided 1t the Baltimore NJ. +.
Conference, Sou tn, which met at calem
Va, on the It'll I. He was a minister OF
great intellect, al force and conspicuous
piety, and his selection for the highest
honors and mos f sacred responsibilities OF
the Church, ev i&esaced his high standing
in his holy call isrs. The announcement OF
his death, in tt Ne prime OF life and the Vlg-
or of his ply xiscad powers, caused WIDE
spread sorrow. Uhs, sad event was feel
ingly announc sa an the Methodist Church,
Of this place, Jul Sunday night, by Rev; ,.
G. Dice. the p wsidine elder OF TINS DIS
trict.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-03-12

It is estimated that there were 800, 600
people in Washington on the 4th. includ-
ing the 100000 population of the city,
This estimate has been made from data
furnished by the railroads. 1t is credita-
bic to the business men of Washington
that no extortion in prices and only in rare
instances were prices removed from the
ordinary charges. and then but very slight
ly. There was no gouging at the hotels in
boarding houses or restaurants. The prof
it's of the city are put at 100000.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-03-12

the Farm of the decedent, situated near
MI. SoLoN, containing 1881 ACRES OF
LAND, with moderately good improvements
churches, mills, schools and postoffice, and rs
situated in pleasant neighbOrhood. Terms
accommodating. Persons wishing to purchase
can call on or address the undersigned at Mt,
Scion. JAMES T. CLARKE,
Mars Elk. Margaret LOhr.,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-03-12
TNHE STAUNTON
STEAM LAUN Y
Is now executing all orders in its line at the
shortest notice and upon the most
THE sTAUNToN
REASONABLE TERMS.

-REASONABLE TEHMS.--
1t is fitted up with the most recently lmprov-
clothes. MR. WAMALING proposes to do the
washing OF families and institutions at about
the same cost as if done by hand, and he guar
antees to do all work entrusted to him in first
class manner
MRS WAMALING WILL HAVE ENTIRE
CHARGE OF ALL LADIES' WASHING.
All clothes will be called for and delivereds
and special rates given to families and instA
buttons.
R9-Parties are specially invited to call ah the
Laundry for terms, &c.
very Respectfully,
jan22 G. T. WAMALING.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-03-12

Mrs. Keiser, died at Locust Bottom,
Botetourt county, on the 9th nit, of cam
Ger, at an advanced age.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-03-12

The State Of the 10th says A new de-
velopment of the investigation is that the
salary of Mr.. Caldwell, late clerk of the
Supreme Court of Appeals at Wytheville,
with which Mr.. Caldwell expected to offset
large portion of his Indebtedness to the
Commonwealth, has already been drawn.
Upon receipt of the committees inter-
rogatories Mr.. Caldwell forwarded a state.
ment of his account and his check for
$500. That check and his salary due by
the State for about nine years. and a credit
of sum previously paid, squared his ac-
count. Now, it appears, that 81, 1873 . SO of
his salary-nearly all of it--has already
been drawn. No vouchers therefor can
be found. The money was drawn out in
two instalments-one of So ,33333. 32 in 1882.
one of 81, 400 in 1888. The warrant was
drawn on the Treasurer by Mr.. Smith, and
Mr.. Smith receipted upon the Treasurer's
books for the warrants.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-03-12
EARM FOR SALE.
Wednesday,, March 18th, 1885,

ii not sold privitely, before that time. will.
executor of Margaret Lohr, deed sell at pub
auction on the premises, on
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-03-12
ITO THE PUBLIC.

My wife, SUSAN II. LINN, having left my bet
and board, without just cause, this Is to warn
all persons against harboring or trusting hef
on my account, as will not be responsible rol
any contract or account she may make,
RORT. II. LINN
Hurk,s MILL Va
March &, l885-3t*
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-03-12

coin must be maintained as equal and
convertible standard, under free coinage
limitation regulated by the demands OF
business. Germany, within the past few
days, has rejected bimetallic policy, and
it remains for this country to advance to
the issue courageously and declare for the
double standard of silver and gold, the
one equal in value to the other, and thus
preserve the silver dollar from ruinous
uses, and make it the equal of gold, upon
equal conditions, in maintaining our COM
mercial supremacy and stability.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-03-12

The Richmond correspondent OF the
Norfolk Ledger says it is now believed by
those who have had an opportunity of
Judging that the losses sustained by the
Commonwealth will exceed one hundred
and fifty thousand dollars and may reach
two hundred and fifty. The special ac-
countant has advanced his work so far
as to be able to understand pretty clearly
how matters stand, so far as the accounts in
the Auditors office are concerned.
The same correspondent under date OF
the 4th says: Information received here
last night is to the effect that ex-Judge
Shipman, of New York, who was en-
ployed by the Board Of Sinking Fund Com
missioners to represent the State in the
coupon cases to be heard before the United
States Supreme Court, has declined on
account of sickness. Senator Garland, OF
Arkansas, ex-Judge Campbell, Of Wash
ington, and r. T. Merrick have, it is
understood. been employed. Senator
Garland. it seems to he conceded, will be
President Cleveland's Attorney-General.
Some think that that position, if bestowed
upon him, will prevent Mr.. Garland from
acting in the Virginia coupon cases.
Much interest is felt here in the terml-
nation of these cases. 1t is quite certain
that whether the Supreme Court decides
in favor of the State or not, the people
will insist upon the Riddleberger settle
ment.
A trial of the two hundred OF more
coupon cases now pending in the Hastings
Court of Richmond may bring to light
some very interesting facts connected witt
the dealings in coupons here. In severa
cases it is alleged the representatives Of
persons who live in distant cities and OWL
property here have paid the taxes of such
persons in coupons without the knowledge
of the owners. Of course such transac
lions can easily be made to yield consider
able profit to the party acting for the tax
payer. An investigation of these cases
may bring to light some interesting facts
connected with the coupon business.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-03-12

VIRGINIA IN VACATION.-IN THE
Clerks Office Circuit Court for Augusta
County, January 9th, 1885.
James Goings. Plaintiff
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To THE AFFLICTED.

Ladies will be iii attendance during the mid
die of the day. marl2-lt