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Headquarters for Fruit Cakes, at
JOHN JESSER'S

The new railroad bridge across the Ohio
at Cincinnati will cost five and a half mil
lion dollars. It is designed to give the
Chesapeake and Ohio aud Kentucky Cen
tral railroads access TO that city, and will
secure a steady supply of coal by rail from
the Kanawha Valley. This work is IN
Guided in the contract for building 14O
miles of railroad down the Kentucky side
of the Ohio from Ashland, which was
awarded to Messrs. ShanahaD. Hoge y
Co.. and Messrs. Mcmahon & Green and
=. L. Powell Maj. Mcmahon is in charge
Of a portion of the bridge construction
and Maj. Shannahan portion.
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SAD AccIDENT.-W are sincerely sor-
ny to hear of an accident which occurred
to Rev p Donehoe. We take the fol
lowing from the Orange Observer
On Tuesday night. Rev. z. Donohoe re
.ceived serious injuries. On that day he
had been from home. On his return the
cars stopped at the coal bin for coal. Faith
.er Donohoe started to walk to Manassas.
The night was very dark, and he Tell into
"a culyert His knee cap was broken and
She received other severe injuries. The
fall rendered him insensible. By the time
the train passed he had sufficiently recov-
,ered to call for assistance. His cries were
heard the train. which was running slow
was stopped. and he was brought TO Man
assas. DIR. Newton was called III and rem
dered the necessary aid.
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STANTON MARKETs.
CORR EcrED WEEKLY BY EARLE Jones.
WHOLESALE PRICES.

In the Baltimore Beef market last week,
prices ranged fl ON So 90 to 81 S7a and trade was
fair tho not active. Mil K cows sold at from $40
to $50 for good with common. slow sale. at from
S25 to s35.
The offerings of Sheep were Indifferent and
good Sheep and Lambs were scarce. Prices
ranged from to AZ the latter for top lots.
The Philadelphia Cattle market of Monday
was dull. Receipts about 3. 900 and prices ranged
from 219 to "a; Lambs 81 to 6%; Hogs to 61a.
In New York the receipts were 200 car loads
and prices ranged from So so 10 s. So Sheep sold
at So 10 to s. per 100 lbs, and Lambs for S. TO
SO 80 No live Hogs offered. Nominal prices.
81 20 to 81; 50 per 100 lbs.
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MARRI ED.

MARRIED.
On Dec.l4th, at Elk Meadows, the reside nee
OF the bride, by Rev. r. g. Walker. Mr.. Tate
Sterrett, of ROckbridge county to Miss Maria
Boys Cochran. OF Augusta county.
On the I'd of December, near Buckhorn Tav-
ern, Augusta county, by Pew. S. *. Wine, Mi.
VIM. Ii Taliaferro and Miss Mollie K. Fadeley,
Gil of Augusta county.
In the city Of staunton, December 9th. 1886
Rev. S. X. Wine officiating, all of this county.
On the Sth instant, at Mt Carmel Church
Augusta county. by Rev. A. H. Hamilton, in
the presence OF a large number of friends, Mr..
John Samuel Black and. Miss Virginia E. Smith,
both of Rockbride county.
On the Sth nst. at The Lutheran Parsonage
in this city, by Rev. Mr.. Settlemeyer. Mr.. Bal
ley R. Moneymaker. of Long Dale. Allegheny
county, and Miss Cornelia A. Strickler. of Au-
gusta county.
In Harrisonburg, Va, Dec. 9th, 1886. by Rev.
Sterling, both of Harrisonburg
On Tuesday week. the It'll inst, at the resi-
dence OF the brides father at Collierstown, MI
lharles Houston Wilson and Miss Lulu Viz
gnia Leitch. daughter Of d.. J. Lewis l.eith--
Rev. Colin stokes officiating.
Dec. .. 1886. by Rev. E. c. Root. at his resi-
dence. Mr.. George p. Lam and Miss Elizabeth
Il. McFaddin, all of Rock bridge.
At the Presbyterian church, Romney, at
s of M pee 1855 py Key charss
White, father of the Groom Rev. VIM. G.
White, of Warm Springs. Virginia. to Miss
At the residence of the brides father. S. g
Gilliand, in A lieghany county, Dec. Sth, MI
James W. Simmons, of Bath, and Miss Minnie
A. Gilliland, Rev. 4. w. McGorkle officiating.
At the residence OF 9. L Clarke, Esq, in
royington; Va, on Wednesday morning, IA; al
John Thompson were united in marriage by
Rev. w. E. Hill. of the Presbyterian Church.
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RETURNED.-Mr. w. c. Barton. who
left this city last fall for Washington Ter
ritory, for the purpose of residing. has re-
turned with his family, and says be now
expects to live and die in old Stanton. =
While warm in his praise of the soil and
climate of the far-oif west. he is severe
and canstic as to its laws and CUSTOMS
where women vote and serve OH jurie5, and
where their husbands, in the latter case,
are forced to wait with their lanterns in
hand, to escort them home after having
been locked mp for hours after night in
reaching Il verdict.
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DIED.


Mrs. Margaret Harouf departed this life at
the residence of her sor-in-laW, Mr. LIE wis
WisemaD, near Arbor Hill, on Thursday last,
9th instant, in the 10Th year of her age. Her
remains were laid to rest at Mt. Tabor Luth-
eran church.
On the Sth inst, near Greenvile Mrs. Nancy
Brownlee, in the 95th year of her age. She was
buried at Bethel, Rev. l'r. Murray officiating.
She was the mother of MIR. John Browi-lee, and
sister of Messrs. Francis and Samuel Bell.
On the morning of Dec. 18th, 1896, Henry Yea
ger, son of Mrs 4. Ne ger. of this city, aged %
yesrs.
And thus shall Faiths censoling power
The tears of love restrain
o. who that saw the parting hour,
Could wish him back again.
Gently the passing spirit fled,
Sustained by grace divine.
Oh, may such grace on us be shed.
And make our end like thine.
Past his suffering, past his PAIN
Ceass to weep for tears are vain;
Calm the tumult of your breast,
For he who suffered is at rest.
BY HIS MOTHER.
Baltimore Sun please copy.
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Alleghanv Items.
EFrom the. Covlngton senllnel.


Mr. ]. Fl. Bradshaw. telegraph operator
at Low Moor. was married on the sth by
Rev s. T. Chapman, to Miss Minnie i,
Rinsand.
At the residence of the brides father,
Mrs.. G. Gilliland. in Allegheny. Dec
8th, Mr.. James w. Simmons, Of Bath,
and Miss Minnie GillIand were married.
Rev. +. w. McCorkle officiating.
Mr.. John W. Kelley, ST.. the venerable
proprietor ofthe Sweet Chalybeate Springs,
in this county, suffered some weeks ago
from a slight stroke of paralysis from
which we are glad to learn he is improv-
ing
AT the residence of C. L. Clarke. ESQ.,.
in Covington, Va, on Wednesday morn
ing, at 1870 o. clock, Miss Sarah b. Jan
ney and Mr.. John Thompson were united
in marriage by Rev. r. Hill. of the Pres
byterian Church. The bride is q relative
of Mrs. G. L.. Clarke. and formerly lie
sided in Londoun county. Va The groom
Is Il prosperous business man in Fulton
county. Ga
Jas L. Woodville. who, some two weeks
ago shot and WOUNDED Robert J. Carter,
II this county, near the Sweet Springs,
and who has since been at large. on Tues
day last came 10 Covington in company
with his father. Dr. Wnodville, and gave
himself to the authorities. waived an ex-
animation and was admitted to bail in the
sum of $1,000. The shooting of Carter
occurred in the Fall of 1884. Carter was
severely wounded. but we believe has re-
covered. =
Mrs. Nicely, wife of Mr. Jacob Nicely.
jr., living rear The Quarry died last
week Of COZ sumption.
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Call on ]. E. Taylor & Son for the fresh
est Raisins. Figs, Nuts, Citron, Currants,
Dates. and in fact everything for the
Xmas Holidays
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have as nice q lot of Fancy and Staple
Groceries as was ever offered to the citi-
zens of city and county. Come and see
come and bny-buy and Try.
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srEc1AL.-All person wishing celery
for Xmas. will leave orders at nay store
nv Wednesday evening. 22d. Sample OF
celery at store. Y. Z. WHEAT.
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THE MARK ETs-

REPORTED ny j. III. BLAcxnEy, GENERAL conf
MISSION MERCHANT.
The markets this week maintain an improve
ment upon the figures of last. and whilst there
has been less frmness in the centres of trade
the local demand has been brisk. and the feeling
good There is a general belief that the im-
provement has come to stay. and both farmers
and dealers wear a brighter look. Prices yes
terday ranged as follows:
Flour, Family So S. Extra s. 10; Super 81 IS !:
Wheat 50 TO S.; Corn 40 to IL; Oats 80; Hay.
Timothy, $40 50 to sll 90: Glover seed 81 IS to
81 8; Pork S. p to s. Is.
STANTON mark ETS.
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Don't forget-you can only get pure
home made candy at j. +. Taylor 4 Sons
Made fresh every day.
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Everything new in BLACK GOODS can
be found at WELLEIi's. and at the Lowest
Prices. nova
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AUDAcious.-A voracious hog thief en-
tered the pen of Mrs. DR.. Fauntleroy one
night this week and killed and made off
With fine, fat 'sporker.n
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If YOU do not believe It, just look at e.
G. WHEAT's windows and he convinced
that Xmas is here aid booming.
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GotoC. G.. WuEAT's for all the goods
in the Xmas line for Xmas dinner and
Xmas Fire Crackers.
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Feel assured before you bay that you
have tried G. {. WHEAT and his PRICES.
Everything good-everything good and
a19Irp
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Have you seen the Dazzling Novelties
NJ WELLER S.
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Three tons of french candy just received
at j. +. Taylor & SON.. No 5 w Main ST.
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j. E. Taylor s Son are the only pract;-
cal confectioners in the city, and they &C.
fy competition in prices. Give them
call before purchasing your holiday sup
plies.
Mince aud custard pies, assorted cakes
fresh every day. Pure French ard plain
candies at JESSER'S.
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All confess that C. {. WHEAT has the
best selection of Staple and Fancy Groce-
ries in Stauntor.
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Novelties in HANDKERcHiEFs and no
81 ERY. at Elhhi' D
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Job lot of silk and Linen Hirdker-
Chiefs to be sold very cheap. Drummer IS
Samples. ;. y. ilNfBERLAKE
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sslt Rhadamahs. silk lrlours. Black
Silks. Silk Tricotines. Just received at
WELLEa's. nova
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&. G Wheat has R.i~ius. Currants
aid Candies of all kinds.
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"A SERIOUS ACCIDENT last Saturday
.ssfteenoon, Harry Hintz. the seven year old
grandson of Prof. Carl Hintz. met with an
accident that came near costing i'm his
life He WAS coasting on Prospect street.
which inteTsects at the end of the grade
with Augusta. He came downthe incline
fa,e foremost on his sled, and just as he
reached Augusta street, the five horse team
of Mr.. Andrew Boiling, loaded with -
barrels of flour, passed by. The sled shot
under the wagon, and in aninstant the boy
Law senseless. At first it was thought
that the rear wheel of the wagon had pass
ed over his body. but that would not have
been possible without crushing 1t. The
sled must have run between The front and
rear wheel and knocked the boy OIL Under
the wagon producing IA very severe oruls-
ing of the side When the little fellow
was picked up and carried to the house OF
his grandfather, there were few who saw
him who thought he could live, and at one
time it was reported on the street that his
Injuries had resulted in death. Dr. I. L..
Henkel was called in and rendered the nee
essary attention, and it is now thought the
patient will recover.
Coasting on the streets has been forbid
den by the authorities.
New Paris and Berlin WRAps, JAG KETs
and NEW MARKETS, at
uoyi WELLER s.
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useful. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. An.
OF Ter big auction lot of Smyrna Rugs, to
be sold cheap. Come and see them before
theg are picked over.
S. d. TIMBERLAKE.
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G. T.. WHEAT has his own roasted
Offices. all good aud pure.
60 TO BgANpEBURG CORNER FOR
MEATS. OYSTERS. GROCERIES, Cigars and
Tobacco We shall do our best 10 please
customers Angels could do 10 more.
Respectfully,
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: DEATH OF Mr. JOIN S, PARRE NT.-On
the 10Th lust, at his residence in this place
Mr.. John S. Parent died. after a linger-
ing illness, of consumption. IN the Goth
year of his age. He was one Of the oldest
residents of Staunton, and was well known
as an upright man and good citizen, and
universally esteemed He was one of the
soldiers of the Mexican war, having been
amember of Capt. Kenton Harper's com
pany. He was twice married. his first
wife being Miss Lou Wiley. and his sec
ond. who survives him. NJ ISIS Bickle,
daughter of Adam Bickle. decd, and Sis
ter of w. o. and Y. NJ Bickle.
The funeral will take place to morrow
morning at II o'clock.
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Remember, WELLER's is headquarters
for BLACK Goops Of every description.
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CENrEMggg's KID GLOVES still take
the lead of ali others. Only to be had at
noy4 WELLEHs.
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TAyEs.-County Treasurer Nc Farland
is in Richmond for the purpose Of settling
his tax collections with the auditor. His
collection OF State taxes, for which he will
ask credit, are something over $4,000 in
cash and abont $4,000 in coupons. And
Mr.. Arista lioge. city treasurer, paid over
his collections of State taxes, which were
about three thousand dollars more than
the usual December collections. The
amount of coupons rendered him for 1886
was 1851 s7-$337 81 being for State
taxes, and $4,000 for peddlars' license
rendered for party residing at Glen Will
ton. Mr.. Hoge was eomplimented by the
auditor Oh having paid in the largest per
centage of taxes of any treasurer in the
State.
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No one denies that goods ale low-but
just try {. e. WHEAT.
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TIE I. HALE. 1T gives US pleasure 10
note. far and wide. the splendid reputs-
tion tina is being awarded the Hale House
from the travelling public. Among the
many encomiums.. we append the follow
ing, clipped from recent number of the
Hinton CIV. Va Independent
The Hale House, Staunton. Va, is ac-
knowledged to be one Of the best hotels
in Virginia. The proprietors, Messrs.
Fltz & Woodward, spare no pains to rem
der their patrons comfortable in every re-
spect. Their table is unsurpassed by any
hotel in the country. Mr.. Richard Bell
the clerk. is one of the most genial ger
tlemen in the city,
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NdENW NiED 70 SELL FOR THE HOOKER
NuRSFRI Established 1855. GOOD Pay
ALL THEY EAR ARouNps on salary or cninIniss
Sion. Send for terms. II. 4 HOOKER %
noy25-8t Rochester. N.
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NOTICE TO LADIES. John lesser has
the largest supply of Fruit and Pound
Cakes. made of the very best material. and
at lowest RATES. Prices from 81 90 and
upwards The most beautiful ornamented
cakes in the city. Come and be convinced
Of this fact yoursel yes.
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G. N. BR1pGEwATER

Ladies, remember that w. II. WELLER
lis opesing all the desirable fabrics and
anew weayes, imported this season, in
MOURNING and BLACK DRESS GOODS Ct
every description. nova
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ORcHEsIRA.-An orchestra was organ
lied in the last week twill be known as
the .sStonewall orchestra. The follow
ing IS "a list of officers of tie organization:
e. M. Taylor. president S. J. Speggle,
vice president Charles e. Van Pelt, sec
Rotary and Fay Haines. treasurer. The
Orchestra will embrace sixteen instru-
ments, ard being composed of gentlemen
of fine musical Talent will not only do
themselves credit. but prove q favorite
association in the city with all lovers of
the divine art Of music Let them be
encouraged
COMPLETED The new iron bridge sran-
ming Middle River on the ChurchviIle road,
was finished last week. inspected by the
commissioners and the contractors paid
for the job. Mr. E. Fl. Lowman. of Rock
ingham. was the contractor for the masonry
and Richmond firm built the super
structure. This bridge was contracted for
by the county, and was built by the joint
aid of interested citizens, added to an APP
preparation made by the board of super
visors. 1t lis u single span structure of 1903
feet and cost about twenty-five hundred
and fifty dollars.
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New Paris and Berlin WRAPs, JAG KETs
and NEW MARKETS, at
noyi WELLER's
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Ladies. call at WELLER's ard see the
Novelties in
Dress Goods.
peluche Raye Pontilla.
Peiuche Raye Perle.
Peluche Croise Sole.
Peluche Raye Diagonal,
Peiuche Cane Raye.
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We direct the attention Of our readers
to the advertisements Of Mr.. G. G. Wheat,
in another column. This experienced and
accommodating merchant has full and
complete line of the choicest and best Sc
lepted goods ever presented to the trade,
and it will be to the interest of those max
ing their holiday purchases to examine his
goods. Give him call.
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SUSPENDED. The Free Press, a newsy
journal published at Waynesboro, Va, has
suspended publication. In parting with
his patrons its editor says that he was
unable longer to meet his expenses-that
for nearly twelve months the paper had
been run at q considerable loss, and that
but comparatively few of his subscribers
had paid in advance" Waynesboro has
truly had checquered career in the pro-
fession Of journalism.
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MASONIC. The annual meeting of the
Grand Lodge of Virginia, A. F. and A.
NJ. is now in session in Richmond, Va.
The following members Of the fraternity
from Augusta are in attendance Arista
Hoge,J A. Cochran, w. F. Butler. G. G.
Gooch, j. Nj. Lickliter, j, H. Wayt, F..
M Cushing, of Stanton j. T. Stuart of
Raphue. and B. F. Larew, of Greenvile.
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,srssnAy Decem Der l6 1885,
Issuec every Thursday Morning
zoe A Year. Invariably an Aa vance.
Advertisements inserted at 81 W per sQual z ioi
zrst Insertion and soc for each suosequehtln-
sertlon.
Liberal discount made for quarterly, nai1 year
and yearly advertisements
Don't forget-you can only get pure
home made candy at ]. f. Taylor & Sons.
Made fresh every Gay.
Call on J. E. Taylor & Son for the fresh
est Raisins. Figs, Nuts, Citron, Currants,
Dates. and in fact everything for the
Xmas Holidays
Three tons of french candy just received
at j. +. Taylor & SON.. No 3 w Main ST.
Have you seen the Dazzling Novelties
nj WELLER s.
spEcIAL.-All persol wishing celery
for Xmas. will leave orders at nay store
Inv Wednesday evening. 22d. Sample Of
celery at store. Y. Z. WHEAT
GotoC. &. WuEAT's for all the goods
i'm the Nmas line for Xmas dinner and
Xmas Fire Crackers.
have as nice lot of Fancy and s. apple
Groceries as was ever offered to the citi-
zens of city and county. Come and see
come and bny-buy and Try.
G. G, WHEAT.
Feel assured before you bay that you
have tried c. {. WHEAT and his PRICES
Everything good-everything good ana
pure.
All confess that {. {. WHEAT has the
best selection of Staple and Fancy Groce
ries in Stauntor
If you do not believe 1t, just look at &
&. WHEATs windows and he convinced
that Xmas is here aid booming.
Novelties in HANDKEEcHlEFs and Ho
s,r,{y At WELLER's S.
sslk Rhadamahs. silk telonrs- Blaci
Silks. Silk Tricoiines. Just received a
WELLEa's. nova
Remember, WELLER's is headqnarter
for BLACK Goons Of every description.
No one denies that goods ale low-bu
Just try G. G. WHEAT.
G. 4. WHEAT has lis own roaste'
CJffees. all good aud pure.
90 TO BRANpEBURG S CORNER Fel
MEATS. OYSTERS, GROCERIES, Cigars ant
Tobacco. We shall! do our best TO pleas
customers Angels could do no more.
Respectfully,
st e. N BRIDGEwATER.
ladies, remember that w. Ii. w ELLIE
lis opening all the desirable fabrics an
anew weayes, imported this season, i
MOURNING and BLACK DRESS GOODS c
every description. nova
Ladies. call at WELLER ard see tn
Novelties in
Dress Goods,
peluche Raye Pontila.
Peiuche Raye Perle,
Peluche CroiSe Sole.
Peluche Raye Diagonal,
Peluche Cane Raye.
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gentleman who is a great favorte with all
who know him. is seriously i'll at his resie
dence in West End. A blood-clot formed
in his left leg, from which gangrene result
ted At one time amputation was regard
ed as necessary, but at last accounts the
improvement was so pronounced that it is
now hoped the leg can be saved.
The Electric Light Committee should
certainly see that another lamp is placed
on Lewis street. This is one of the most
popular streets in the city, a favorite drive
and the avenue for the incoming of the
the county. And yet the lamps are not in
sight of each other, although the street is
| level An additional lamp about opposite
FalIon'5 greenhouse, is necessary for the
public benefit, and its erection should not
be deferred.
Capt Lewis Barley. the veteran con-
ductor of the b. & o. r. R., has Teen le-
tired from active service on pension of
81 % per day. Capt. Barley was a famil-
lar figure to the travelling public. and the
/ better one became acquainted with MN
the better he was Aiked. For forty-fve
wears he has been in almost continuous
service of the railroad, and for forty years
has filled the position of passenger conduc-
tor. His record in the running OF trains
is a remarkable one. During his long term
of service not one of the hundreds OF thou
sands who have ridden with him ever re-
ceived railroad injury whilst under his
care. Capt. Barley residesin Winchester,
has comfortable home, and although o.
years of age, is yet hale, hearty M w. lEll
of life and dry fua, and with the prosper
of many long days ahead He VIII De
greatly missed by those who are aceustom
ed to travelling on the Valley Il. H., and
the best wishes of a host of friends follow
him to his retirement.