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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-02

1000 pENNsYLvANIA ROUTE 1885
70 T0T The : E No WEST AND SOUTHWEST.
ooooiAa iE saS STEEL EAlI.S.
MAGNIFICENT EQUIPMENT
In effect July II 1886.
Trains ea7e Washington, from station oor,.~ 81
Sixth snd 3 streots, SIS follows: ' v
For rittsbrrg and tho Eoet, Clicspo Ti~n;, al
Express OF Palace Sleeping Cara at 900 y. nv
daily; Fast Limo, 900 nm. dsily, to C;nr;nnsti
s. 81: Louis, with Sleeping Cars from Harris.
5arg 'oolnclanasi, and Hotel Car to St. Louis
ing Car Altoona to Chicago. Chicago Eznrcss
at I:!o P. IN. daily, with Sleeping Cars
washington TO Chicago, and Harrisburg tn
Geveland, connecting at Harrisburg With
western Express with through slecpers for
louisville and st. Louis Psciic Ernro W.
1o:OO p. NJ. daily, for Pittsbure ard tho Woes
Win through Sleeper Harrisburg to Chicago
hALTlMoRE AND POTOMAC RAILRoAn
For Erie, Canandsigua, Rochester Buffalo, Niavor.
r rNoUp. m. daily, except Saturday, with Palace
Cars Washington to Rochester. "'"'e
For Wllllamsport, Lock Haven ard p1r;~.
YOU a. m daily, except Sunday. q
For New York and the East, 7.15 900 ora,,co
a. "a, S:oJ, 4:lo, loco and Ito n m ~
sunday 3;co a. M 200, 4:15 1000 and i1.on
?. m. Limited Express of Pallmgn Pario,
Sunday. witty oAcePt
For Boston without cb:neo ooo
day. p H. every
For Brooklyn, N. Y, all through trains cor,oo+ :,
Jersey City With boats of BROOKLYN Anmop
sRor1lng direct transfer to Fulton 81 root c,.o;5
ing double ferriage across Now Yorl rTt, "''io'
For philadelphia, 7:15, 800 and II ~
seo 40. 6:OO, 1000 and loo >, ~
sunday 800 q. m, 200, 4:15, C:3O fo.tV, VA vi
d!:So pm. Limited Express. 9.4Oe Nv, anu
;, SOY p m. daily, except Sunday. 1'' anu
For Baltimore 6:S5, 7:15, 300 od0 AKA
tloo a. m. and 1905, 300 $50 AZ a. o."
A:4o, 900, 7:1O, 1000 and II 90 = -, 10. 20
sunday, 300. $50 and 11:O0 a, m on M ;, .6 Sh
40, 6:oO, 7:10, 1000 and II 80 y anu -, Nv
For Pope's Creek Line, 7:15 q, m md r. a.a a.;
daily, except Sunday. ' 1'a' p. 81,
tor Annapolis 7:15 a. m. and 7o.n5 49,, ~,
?. M, Gally except Sundays. On SnmI, -
3:oo a. m. 4:l5 p. m. """ss III
ALEXANDRIA AND FREDERTcvspr,po
AM, AMP ALEXANDRIA AND WASHINGTON .I,.".,1
FOR Alexandria GOO 7:O5, e:25. 1O55
an, EOS, 4:25, 4:35, Col, Sos o,J I ~ 40
M. On Sunday at SOo 925. and 10 * ?
For Richmond and the South, 600 and 1os
u, uaIl7 anu 400 p M, daily, excent sud-,
[ SnS ieaEe alexandria for Washinrton eaSS::
9 3oo' Io:U5 and 1910 a. m. Zoo e.os
20, ?:i,t 200 and 1912 D. m. and 1S.1G
nliaa'night, except Monday. On sundaV at 500
aau 3o;1o a. H.; 7:O5 and 1912 D. N su4
IicEets sad information at the otseo Nor..oo,.
corner OF 10TH street and Pcnns. Avonne S Sas ~
sne stsIioA Whero orders can DO loft for the 60
ing OF baggage TO destination from bote Ie ani
oa4s. E. PUcE, GIL - "oon' {; ?. a:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-02

DILEE FIGHTS A DUEL-There is con-
siderable excitement Of the clubs Of Paris
over .umo:s from Cannes that duel has
been fought between Sir Charles Dixie and
CAPTAIN Forster. The meeting is reported
20 have heen at sunrise yesterday morning
and the weapons pistols. Captain Forster is
reported 10 be seriously wounded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-02
ALEXANDRIA, GAZETTE.
(POLUIE LNNNVII.,

Established il 1900, the G,zrrrr, e ,,,. a.,
oldest paper published in The Etsc and .,i,n -,
OF TWO exceptions Tic oldest in the rcun,rv NJ.
f1'f''oo 10 continue its usefulness AS 8 raper
suited FOR tho family as we'll nc for ,,o ,,,,.;n.
i'''n Snd work shop, and to this end nri;hO
pains noF expense will be spared.
1ho GAZETTE crculstcs AMONG n,o,,. = 6ocon.
s"'S It's advertising columns before nprcb.sus
nat this is sclfcvidcnt may bo Inferred fr,n tbo
1' '''"' Il largo country odition-ncarlv rs large
- '"' "a'sls sent all over this section of cc.n.
Try three times week, and il r.oa l.. ,,,.,.s.
most of whom send hero or to cont;,mous c;,;os, :,
make purchases. The advantages If ,avor,;s;rr
:" 'i'e "AHEirE arc apparent
nv """hE1E Will continue to furnish the news
kilograms OF the New York Associ,,od Pros. and
u Ae''ters European Agency wh,c is Washing.
'>o'i'sP'ndcncc will furnish tho latcs. and
D''s' 7e'a''o news from tho capital of the nation
nc commercial columns OF tho GAZETTE xi
S''e the earliest and most exact Gn.,c,, and
news with reliable reports of the
'ra1n' Cattle, Grocery and other Markets
It's Aich'nond correspondence and speciaI eIc.
graphic dispatches will give carly and accurate
"oo'unts OF tho proceedings of the General A..
sembiy and of all the operations Of ,bo s,,c GOV.
ernmcnt
correspondence from every section Of the State
published continually, and all evo,,s If ;n.cr,st
occurring within the bounds of the Common.
s'''uhy reported.
IN tho Local Department. no pains will be spared
20 chronicle all matters occurring in the city and
neighberhood.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION:
Dai'y uazette Sc 90 per snnum
Fi-"eeSiy Gazette, fos couatly,4 90 Per annum
always cash in adTancc)
ZOE SALE AT IS KING, coz. EoYAL ST.
iron aid Steel Cultivstor Teeth of assorted
ICES, pio" aud Wagon Traces, Stage Traces
,hoTeIs. Hoes, Rakes, Pcks Mattocks, Forks
'teei flo'T Plates, Plow Bolts and other goods
etail.
ap1 IT cPErcproN O. SON
MALL UNCOVERED SUGAR.CUIED HAMS
= received to-day by
my7 &c NILBURN
4 FULL LINE OF BASKETS, TUBS, WASH
a BOARDS, BROOMS, &c, for sale low by
my25 &c. MILBURN.
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Q.stitsissasc :OY CONGRESS-.

Lee; EABI&, NEAR MITCUE!L's STATION.
CCLrErEf: Go Aug. -, 1856.
hereby announce myself as 4 Henry Clay
democratic candidate for Congress from this (tho
S.h Congressional district, and shall feel proud
10 ha elevated to that high aud honorable position
J. Il SMOOT. of Uczekah
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DIRECTORY
OF THE
Principal Business Houses Of The fin

VII
Banks
Burke s. Herbert, cor King and FI-s,
Citizens Nationsl Bank, n. W. cor. stree
Leo streets. 'ce A.
First National Bank, S. W. cor. pr;ro,
streets. "I" a~
Books, Stationary and Printing
G. E. Frcnch, 95 King street.
Commission Merchants.
P. B. Hooc, 2 Prince street.
Thomas Perry, 10 King street.
confectloners.
David Arpich, 125 King street.
Dry Goods and Eotions
Isaac Echbcrg & Co, cor. King and p,,.,
Z. II. Taylor. 93:S Pcnna ave-, iH'Sa! sts
c. NJ. Adams, 80 King street. ''"S''n
C. c. Berry, ~ King street
A. B. Slaymakcr, lOo King street
]. r. Tackctt, 1o3 King street.
Cartor. I'll Market Space, Washington
3rrgs aui Chemicals
w Creighton ( Co. n. W. cor. Kr,,
2oysi streets. Mig M
4. 4 War.ield, 152 King street
Z. 5. Leaabcater & Bro, S. Fairf,,
S. II. IIrnt, cor. King aud Fairfax ,tr".' ,''.
j. d. Ii. Luat, n. Z. cor. King a,.t W.
streets. ''"''S.'.
l. stahler i Co., u. W, cor Hing ana WASH,
ton streets. "'"'hE
Wsrfod S Hall cor. Prince anu Fai,f,r
azocers and Liquor Dealers '''"''
J. C. Miburn, Il n. Royal street,
Charles King < Son, 8! Cameron strco.
Harlow s Brc d. ". cor. Royal and w.,
streets. >"''rfni
W. A. johnson. I. o. cor. Royal sind c,n
streets. N''''rcn
g. McBurncy & Son, s. W. cor. King ~, W
;Mgton streets. ' "a'A
G. Vim. Ramsay, cor King and St. Assnb s..
Hardware and Cutlery.
J. T. Carin & Sons. IS King strr,.
J. T. Creighton &; Son, IS King strcri
3. :. Peakc, ccT. King end Pitt streets
Hotels ana Restaurants.
Tontiue Cameron street. s. Orrisnn rro..
leo
F. A. Reed & Co., Strand
5ovollcys.
II. Wildt, 10 n. Eog"l street.
Lard &c.
q. Cassard 6 Son, Baltimore.
LUMBER, &C.
Perry, Smoot & Co., No. 25 cor. Cano-.
Union streets. "" az
Josiah Ii. ID. smoot, 81 ncrtA Union st
Iachinists
G. Fl. Collins, corner Wilkes ana ROYALS,
w. S. Moore, SO Union street.
Marble Workers
G.s."s!ker, 7o2-7o6N. Capitol st .wssbiDg,o,
Real Estate Agents.
Harlow q Cation, Market Building.
Stoves and Tinware.
Thomas Hoy, lis King street
Tobacco and Cigars.
Is. B. Smith, 113 King st.
Wholesale Liquor Dealers.
John Lannon, corner Market and tho Strand
FRANK hume A2l Penna. av., Washington
Weed ana Coal
aewcs " AitchcSon, n L. corner Dulp ami
w. A; smoot & Co, foot of Princess stree
Inc Marlne Railway Shipbuilding and Coal Ga
foot Of Franklin street "'N va '''
J.E zimmerman, foot of Queen street
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HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS.

rENHE TQNTINE
4 -
Tho subscriber having taken charge Of this well
khown motel and restaurant informs his friends
and the public generally that nothing will bc
lett undonc to maintain the high reputation
Of the house. The lardcr will Le supplied with
every deicacy, and the bar stocked with the best
OF Liquors. Meals served at all hours in the best
style and at reasonable rates. Arrangements can
be made for Receptions or Dinner Parties
apo SAMUEL OPPIsoN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-02

VIZ a. JOHNSON & CO.,
WHOLESALE GRQCERS,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
And Dealers in
ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS,
Have on hand GIBSON'S Xxx, Xxx, xxx,
and PURE OLD RYE, OLD CABINET and
MONOGRAM WHISTLES; also BAKERS and
THOMPSON'S PURE RYE WHISTLES, to Which
they invite tho attention Of the trade.
Orders from the country Cor merchandise shall
receive prompt attention.
Conagnmcnts OF Flour, Grain and Country Pro-
duce solicited, for which they guarantee the bish.
est market prices and prompt returns.
Northeast corner Of Cameron and Royal streets
sep14 Aleyandria va
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: STABILIZE & CO.,
WTARFIELD s HALL,
D E q G. G. IS T s,

Corner Prince snd Fairfax street.
Prescriptions q speciality. English, French
German and Domestic Toilet Soaps; Genuine
Farina Cologne; Magnolia. Hedycsmia, Geranium
and Florida Water Genuine Lubins Extracts;
Sponges, Hair Brushes aud Combs best English
Tooth Brushes; p full assortment Of Patent Medi-
cincs, Coxcs Gelatine, Corn Starch Sea Moss Fs-
rine; Spices Of all kinds, and select stock of a.
articles sold by druggists at prices rs low as tbs
sano quality can be obtained elsewhere dec
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~ ARLINGTON, OHIO AND WESTERN z. 5:

Y 7'"1s'0 100' 0HI0 AND WESTERN Z: s
Schedule in effect Juno Goth, 1886.
ALL TRAINS DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY.
!. Leave AleNandria 600 a. N, 9:15 a. m. end
a:oo p NJ; arrive at Round Hill 11:2O q. m
ll:44 a. m. and 7:19 p. m.
Returning, trains leave Bound Hill Cos a NJ
11:44 a. IN. aud 3:15 p. H., arriving at AIry.n.
dria at S:32 a. NJ, 440 p m. and $40 p. M.
The 9:l6 a. III. train from Alexandria connects
at Round Hill with stage for Blue Ridge. Berry.
villo and Winchester, and at Leesbu-g with stages
for klde and Middleburg.
The $40 a. m. train and d:5O D. N, train frcn,
Alexendris connects st Vienna with STAGES fnr
Fairfax Court House. t''
Through tickets to Fairfax Court House, Berry.
vile and Winchester on sale at Alexandria ticket
Office. '''Ae'
One thousand mile tickets S25.
Je2o tt E. BELL, Snnar:nteDdont
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DRUGS. CHEMICALS, &c.

Nv - W. NAjIL-A- - iIh-f saA-
sDw'n. s. LEAD8HATEE. Tao3. LEAEgEATsR
" 8. LEADBEaTER & BIO,
=. Ho;. and 7 s. Fairfax st.,
Established 1892,
DEALEEs IN
PURE DRUGS and MEDICINES, CHEMICALS
PAINTS, OILS, PROPRIETARY MEDI-
CINEs, GARDEN SEEDS, SPICES,
AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS
FINE TOILET GOODS, &c.
Fropriotors of Anodyno Pectoral, Intoxicating
Eminent, Essence Jamaics Ginger and Cough
Syrup; and Agents for Ayers Medicines, Ready.
mixed and Tinted Gloss Paints, &c.
Every effort will be made to maintain tho high
reputation Of Our old establishment. my
A 4. WAKEFIELD,
"a. Successor to Janney s. Co..
DEALER IN
DRUGS, PAINTS, OILS, GARDEN SEED,
WINDOW GLASS, SPICES,
Acids, Dye S!utis and Druggists Sundries.
Physicians prescriptions carefully compounded.
Orders and Inquiries from tho country promptly
attended to.
NEW BUILDING,
Sept No. 1852 King stroot.
SAMUEL Il. LUNT,
DRUGGIST,
CG2ee{2::: KING AND FAIGFAX STREETS,
DRUGS, CHEMICALS,
FANCY snd TOILET ARTICLES,
pERTUMERY, BRUSHES, &c, &c.
Physicians prescriptions carefully prepared st
all hours, day and night. ap4
w Z. CREIGHTON Il &C.,
Wholesale and Ratsil Dealer in
DRUGS, CHEMICALS, PAINTS, PATENT
MEDICINES, OILS DYE STUFFS,
GARDEN SEEDS. &C. &c.
Corner King and Royal streets,
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
Physicians Prescriptions carefully compounded
Orders will receive prompt stteaticn.
mh24-tf
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MANASSAS BRANCH

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Nos. so, 81, So and 50
connect daily and Nos. 53. 90, and 80 daily, ex.
cent Sunday, to and from War.enton.
FRANKLIN DlVISION-Daily. exccpt Sunday
Leave Rocky Mt. 7:2O a. H., arrive Franklin
Junction 1O:4O a. NJ; leave franklin Junction
500 p. M, arrive Rocky Mt. $50 .. NJ.
SLEEPING CAR SERVICE
On trains Nos 90 and 81 Pullman Buffet Slccp.
crs between New York and Atlanta, via Danvillc.
On trains Nos. 90 and 53 Pullman Buffet Slcep
ers between Washington and Montgomery, aud
washington and Augusta. via Danville. Pullman
Sleepers Baltimore and White SULPHUR Springs
daily except Sunday.
On trains Mes Sd aud 55 Pullman Slccpers be-
tween Washington and Louisville, and Charlottcs
vile and Cincinnati.
through tickets on sale at the principal stations
TO all points. For rates or information apply tn
any agent of the Company, or to
j. S. B. THOMPSON, A. G. PA.
Alexandria, Va.
c. w. CLEARS A. G.P.A.
co- Richmond, Va.
SOL. HAAS, t. NJ, Richmond, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-02

STEAMERS.

r." AND zsss
FORTRESS MONROE.
THE POTOMAC STEAMBOAT COMPANY,S
First-class steamer
GEORGE LEARY
will leave Prince st. wharf EVERY MONDAY,
WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY, at D. M Return.
ing, leave Norfolk every Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday, at 4 p. m.
Connecting at Norfolk with
BOSTON AND PROVIDENCE" STEAMERS
and Steamer ARIEL FOR RICHMOND,
For further particulars enquire at Company's
Office 7th Street Wharf, Washington, D. c., or to
PHILIP B. H0CE,
may7-tf Agt Prince Street Wharf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-02

f5NGA SEJS.-Annthcr package Of those Eng
/ LlSH tRlNTED TEA SETS, Just received
from the factory and at prices before offer
O.. for safe 10y
septic T. MILLER & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-02

BASKETS Tic i&rgea; variety OF Baskets over
ie offered in Alexandria, varying in size from
LuHch to Market Baskets. For bargains call and
examine these goods.
scrlO r. ! MILLER. sos K co
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-02

STEAMERS E. G. KNIGHT AND
JOHN GIBSON SEEE
every WEDNESDAY MORNING, and roturninr
leave New York, from pier Al, East river, every
SATURDAY.
FOR RIVER LANDINGS.
The steamer JOHN w. THOMPSON will leave
EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY
MoRNlNGS for landings as far down rs Leonard
town. returning, leave Lconaldtcwn every Tues
day, Thursday and Saturday mornings
The steamers of this company make connections
at Norfolk for Boston and all points East at New
York with all points West ar6 Northwest, and at
Alexandria with Virginia Midland Railway and
Washington and Ohio Railroad. Through ratios
given and freight handled carefully and promptl;
For forthor information apply to
F. A. REED & CO., Agent,
Janney's whs-i
j. w. THOMPSON, President.
14l6 street,
sop27-u Washington, D. c.
TLYDE's STEAM LINE WEEKLY TO
PHILADELPHIA. &szs
Appointed sailing days from Alexar: n EV-
cry TUESDAY and from Philadelph, EVERY
SATURDAY.
This limo connects at Alexandria with the Vir.
sinia Midland and Washington and Ohio railroads.
and at Philadelphia with Clyde's regular Steam
ships.
Freight forwarded with promptness and care.
free of commissions.
No charge for transfer in Philadelphia. Quick
time. Frequent departures. Through rates and
through bills Of lsding given. Insurance at the
lowest ratea.
Agents
Z. A. REED Z CO., alexandria
VIII. +. CLYDE & CO., Philadc!phia
JOHNSON & CO., Wash. & Georgl'n.
jan9.tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-02

EUSr FROM TIE FACTORY @ dozen or the
~ IMPROVED PhTENT-STAy hB 6. SHIRTS,
tho best goods ever offered in Alexandria for the
rrics. Wil 0utwGar any 81 Shirt
jc.3 At AMOS g. SLhYMAEER'S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-02

TENHE FULLEST STOCK or FINE GLASS
i WARE, plain and colorcd, ever offered before
and examine prices ant stock before pu RELEASING
for winter u ~. F.. :. MILLER, SOtE & Co sc1O
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Il OTiIE-OrEN UNTIL o p. n.

We hereby aIJ:m our customers that our store
will be open until p. ~, in order TO give those
who cannot cali during the day an opportunity to
examine oar s.uck.
scr13 E. MILLER SON & co
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-02

ITO MACulNl3'rs AND FOUNDEYMEN-Wc
( havo on hand at IS King, corEcr Of Royal
street. p lot OF BEREA GRINDSTONES of supe-
cior quality. amongst which are :. number of
large size, Gz3G inches. suited FOR machine shops.
Cor sale cheap.
scp27 J. r. CREIGHTON & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-02
RAILROADS.

CONDENSED SCHEDULE, IN EFFECT JULY
4th, 1856.
Trains run by 18TH Mcridian Time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-02

EOhN LANNON,
WHOLESALE
GROCER AND LIQOUR MERCHANT
Corner Market street and Strand,
Alexandria, Virginia
AGENCY DUPONT'S SPORTING, MINING; ord
BLASTING POWDER.
A full limo of celebrated pure old Whiskies.
Brandies, Gin, Bun, &C., Massey & Co.'S. Phi,a-
delphia and Cisggett's Baltimore Ales, and Berger
e Ensers Lager Beer, in casks or bottles.
agent for the POTOMAC RIVER STEAMERS.
orders promptly attended TO and coasgnmonts
soilclteo my1-tf
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54RASS ana GRAiN SCYTiES, Hay Rakes,
~ Grain 'r.:d!cs and D.! other seasonabe goods
in great variety ut
i,15 Jas. =. CAREIN & SONS.
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ESHILlP 3. HOOE,
no. Prince street,
GEN ERAI. SHIPPING
AND COMMISSION MERCHANT
Grain speciality.
Agent for steamers to Norfolk, connecting with
inc to Boston, Providence aS3 the East. dec15
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t!LRE LINEN HANDEEMCEIEFS colorod
! border and pi%in white for Ladies and Gent!
12'2 cents. at
i"ll AMOS Z. Si.AYMAEER'S.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-08-05

with him With q oneness of soul we re-
greet deeply his departure, but to his new
field Of labor he will carry with him the
best wishes of the entire church. He has
a true warm friend in the united denomi
nations OF this city. That he and his
lovely, congenial and friendly wife win be
accompanied by the sincere and friendly
wishes Of this community and city is fully
assured. We know Of no pastor. white or
coloreG, who has had charge of ii church
here and resigned lis charge with such u
unaiiiGlity OF friendship and good wishes.
Surely no one has accomplished more good
among u.s. Detroit will be hon0red by the
reception Of a good and noble man q clear
and forcible minister -Staunton' S loss will
not be less weighty He is a lucid, COM
prehensiVe, original expounder OF the gos-
pei, possessing magic power Of presenta-
ton peculiar to himself. But che time has
come when we must say farewell. Then
extending to him the parting hand of
friendship, with the assurance that he
shall be remembered in our prayers to
Almighty God we the members of the
Deacon Board Of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
OF Stauntoh. subjoin our names as follows !:
jack Harris, Samuel Adams, James
Payne, Harry Coleman, Henry Lewis,
George Denny, John Dyer, Isaac Smith,
David Johnson, Flemen Scott, Peyton
Edward. Simon Ellis, Lewis Churchman.
}. III. Becks, acting secretary of the Dea-
con Board.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-08-05

No. has Pullman Buffet Sleeper New York
to Atlanta, Ga and Montgomery. Ala. with,
out change. via Harrisburg, Hagerstown and
Roanoke; also Pullman Buffet Sleeper from
Washington to New Orleans via B. q o. r. r.
and Shenandoah junction.
No. l has Pullman Sleeper Washington to
Memphis and Little Rock without change via
B. Il O. Railroad and Shenandoah Junction.
CONNECTIONS.
At Hagerstown, Nd, with the Western Mary
land Railroad to and from Baltimore Frederick,
Emmittsburg, Gettysburg, Penmar, Waynes-
boro, Pa, and points on the Western Maryland
Railroad and branches.
With the Cumberland Valley Railroad to and
from Harrisburg. Carlisle, Shippensburg, Cham
bersburg, Mercersburg, Martinsburg, and points
on the Cumberland Valley Railroad and branch
eE.
Also to and from Pittsburg and the West and
Northwest, and Boston, New York, Philadelphia,
and the North and East.
At Shenandoah Junction, W. Va, with Main
Line of Baltimore & Ohio Railroad to and from
Washington and the West.
At WaynesbOro junction, Va, with Chesa-
apeake & Ohio Railway to and from Gfeenbrier
White Sulphur Springs and Richmond.
No. 3 makes close connection at Waynesboro
Junction with G. d o. Ry. East and West bound
trains.
At Loeb Laird, with Lexington Branch OF
Richmond & Allegheny Railroad.
At Buchanan with Main Line of Richmond
d Allegheny Railroad.
At Roanoke. with Norfolk. q Western Railroad
STAGE CONNECTIONS.
At Boyce, for Wildwood and Winchester, Va.
At Troutvil,e for Fincastle
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The Foxes. AID TIE. aHAREs.-A fox
who was passing through the forest one
day heard a great dispute among the hares,
and he turned aside to find several Of them
engaged in hard knocks around burrow.
whats all this row about ?'' demanded
keynard, as he fell among them.
'sWhy, sir.'' replied one of the hares,
tour father is dead, and We can't agree as
to who shall possess his burrow.''
"But it's large enough for all of you.''
$50 it IS but that settles question of
fact instead of principle"
"Well, Ill take fact and you can keep
the principle said the fox, as he took
possession of the burrow.
MoRAL.-When the heirs fight over the
old homestead, the lawyer comes to own
the farm.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-08-05

STANDARD TIME-East of Huntington, 18th
meridian, or Eastern time West of Hunting
ton, goth meridian, or Central time, which is one
hour slower than Eastern time.
Nos. and 4, daily, between Richmond, Wash
ington. Cincinnati and louisville. No. 9 leaves
Old Point on Sundays at $50 p. NJ; Newport
News $40 p. m. No. runs through to Old
Point daily except Sunday. Commencing July
Sd, Pullman cars between Cincinnati, Louis.
vile, Washington and Old Point.
Nos. and daily between Ashland and Cliff
ton Forge No. leaves Clifton Forge daily,
Washington daily except Sunday. Pullman
cars between Richmond, Baltimore, Washing
ton, and White Sulphur.
Nos. and 6, Pullman Buffet Cars. between
Clifton Forge and New Orleans, via Louisville.
Memphis and and vicksburg. No l. leaves White
Clifton Forge daily, except Monday.
CHARLOTTESVILLE ACCOMMoDATION.--No.9 8,
leaves Richmond, except Sunday, 400 p. M;
arrive Charlottesville S.35 p. IN.
Sunday Excursion Train leaves Richmond s
A. M. Returning leaves Old Point Station $50
P. NJ, Newport News $40 P. NJ; Arrives Rich
mond SIS T. M.
For Rates, Tickets, Baggage Checks, apply to
any office of G. & Q: R'y; or Depot or Ticket Of
fee of connecting lines. II. w. FULLER,
w. G. WICKHAM, Gen4 Pass'r Agent.
I'd V1ce-President july1
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-08-05

Trains Nos. 403 and 404 have B. & O. Palace
Sleeping Cars between Baltimore, Washington
and Natural Bridge. Nos. AL and 442 daily be-
tween Staunton and Lexington.
Night train through in each direction dali y
with direct access to the Famous Summer Re
sorts of the Valley of Virginia.
B. DUNHAM Gen'l Manager.
G. X. LORD, Gen. Pas. Agt.
DAVID LEE, Gen'l Supt. ily15
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-08-05

The University of Virginia has more
alumni in the present Congress than any
other institution of learning in the country.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-08-05

An Irishman complained to his physi-
clan that he stuffed him SO much with
drugs that he was sick long time after
he got well.