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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-05-17

The congregation Of this church occu-
pied their church building, enlarged, beau
titled and improved. for the first time
Sunday morning. last. 1t is subject of
congratulation that the acoustics of the
building, which were before perfect, have
been preserved. The organ placed On the
auditorium. with an addition of several
new pipes, is greatly improved In tone and
presents a very handsome appearance. as
seen through the arch of the organ room.
The general appearance of the church is
strikingly handsome. Rev. w @. Hull
hen officiating at morning and evening
services. AT the evening service the rite
of adult baptism was administered, seven
candidates were presented.
Tuesday night last the Rt Rev. A. M.
Randolph, assistant Bishop of the Diocese
of Virginia, preached, and confirmed a
class of twenty-four.
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THE MARK ETS.

The tone of the market is strong, with an ad
vance in wheat. The condition OF. To crop, as
well as the supply on hand throughout the
country is favorable to a steady market if not
an advance. There is very little wheat in this
section to dispose of for shpment-the millers
purchasing where they can to keep their mills
going. The Hay and Glover Seed Market is
nominal, very little offering:
We quote flour, family. at 81 25; extra. So S5a
super So So. Wheat. 81 to csc. Corn, IS to So ;
Oats So to 36.
In the weekly editorial review in the New
York Tribune of the 14th. we find the following
paragraph. relating to the condition of the grain
market:
Wheat mounted cents to 81 per bushel for
May, and corn rose 81 cents, with an advance
OF nearly 2cents in oats. 1t can hardly he said
that the Government crop report caused this
rise, for somewhat less favorable report was
generally expected, and a sudden advance Of
cents In wheat occurred the day before the off,
clal report was given to the public; whether it's
tenor had been made known to favored opera
tiors or not, the public can only guess The
report points to yield of winter wheat 81 900
bushels short OF last years, which may or may
not pc In part compensated by an increased
y1eld OF spring wheat, for the late and wet sea-
son may prevent sowing to some extent in the
Northwest. On the other hand the suppression
OF wheat exports is increasing the surplus to be
carried over. which now seems likely to exceed
80 ,O00 bushels In five weeks ended Nav <
the exports of wheat from Atlantic ports
amounted to lS73,367 bushels against $500 200
1of Inc same weeks last year, and against this
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-05-17


On the evening of the 25th Ashbury
Chapel was crowded with friends and ac-
quaintances, to witness the marriage Of
Rev. VIM. A. Sharp to Miss Alice V.
Myers, one of the most estimable young
ladies of the neighborhood. At O'Clock
the party arrived at the church and pro-
ceeded to the altar. accompanied by six
young ladies, as follows: MISS Rebecca
Myers and Miss Ida Clark. Miss Maggie
Myers and Miss Sadie Myers, Miss Rosa
Myers and Miss Ida Weller. The cere
mony was then performed by Rev. g. M.
Neff. The party then returned home and
repaired to the dining room, and the sup
per table was soon given relief by the smil-
ing. chatting and laughing company
After supper the party returned to the
parlor, where they were entertained by
music and social chat. A few days later
the happy couple left for RoLceverte.
where Mr.. Sharp was appointed station
pastor in the past year. Miss Alice S loss
will be greatly missed in her community.
We congratulate MI. Sharp on his choice
and success. and once more wish the hap.
py couple all the happiness that earth can
afford, and ask of Ronceverte warm re-
ception for Alice. for she is worthy of it.
l.. S.
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mail in Stauntosf.


This distinguished gentleman delivered
his well known lecture "From the bar
room TO the pulpit in the Opera House
Friday night last to full house. The
first thirty minutes of his time was de-
voted to a history of bis l5fe. in all lis
VARYING shades, temptations, trials, falls
and recoveries, delivered in style rapid,
fluent. easy and graceful. After TINS was
through he took up the political qnestloh
of the third party, and handled 1t Win
uneloyed hands: but without producing
conviction in the mind Of single person
present. Mr.. Dlckie, who preceded MT.
Small Just one week, treated the subJecU
of the third party in very similar style.
Mr.. Dickie, as the type of Northern and
Western man, was closer in his reasoning,
and more business-like in his presentation
of tie case. MIR. Small, In manner, action
and speech, was the type OF a genuine
Southerner. Quick, impulslve, magma
tive, his thoughts bright and sparkling,
were clothed in language which showed an
intensity of feeling, TO be found only III
person born and reared under climatic IN
huences and habits of life that warm the
blood. beghten the imagination, aud
quicken thought and speech to styles re
culiar to the Southland. His flights OF
imagination were as fine as We have ever
heard; his fund of anecdotes seemed IN
limited, and his powers OF mln'itIy SO
great as 10 carry Ills audience completely ty
storm. His peroration WAS the grandest
pit CO If word painting we have ever lis
tened to- / is impossible fer ausone to
do Justice 10 such a delivery. unless. ike
the speaker he has the inform fire which
gives it vitality and force. And yet those
who differed with him, as TO political
views. we're of the same opinion still.
MI Small prea he'd an eloquentand effec
tive sermon in the Methodist church to
large audience on Saturday morning, and
in the evening delivered chaste and
beautiful lecture to the young ladies OF
Wesleyan Female Institute. lie left a
very favorable impression upon our people.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-05-17
CITY Council.

The Council met in it's hall Tuesday
night last, present, President Oberdorfer;
Messrs. Butts, Bargamin, .Crowle, Nc
Quaide, Mcmahon and Summerson.
Fifty dollars were allowed the New
town Hose Company,
The ordinance changing the voting place
Of Ward No. 2 was revoked 1.-The 80 days.
notice required by law not having been
given.
On motion of Mr.. McQuaide. $25 were
a propriated for removing the Town Clock.
ard the Committee on Grounds and Build
ings instructed to enquire into the expe-
diency of placing the clock on the Mt W
colored school building.
Mr.. Basg amin offered a resolution ap.
p OPERATING 5000 for new cotton hose. Also
amending the ordinance on water works.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-05-17

A dispatch from Harrisonburg. dated
May 14th, says: f. May, working at a saw
mill, near Port Republic, in that county,
was on Saturday caught by the saw, which
cut off his right leg at the thigh, enter ed
his side and cut his bowels, liver and
lungs, and forcing the heart from the
left to the right side. He lived fourteen
hours and suffered !intense thirst. The
water he drank flowed out at the wourd
in the side. He was conscious until death,
1t is considered remarkable that death did
not occur Immediately.
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Relief Bill Passed.

In the House on Tuesday, Mr.. Yost
called up and hadspassed by unanimous
consent, a bill for the relief of Lowman &
Co. In 1878 LoWman & Co. purchased
$271.S0 worth of revenue stamps.
Whilst the stamps were in transit
from the revenue officer, the distillery was
burned. The package was returned to the
collector but the money, under the ruling
of the Department, could not be refunded
except by special act of Congress. After
ten years of waiting Messrs. Lowman &
Co., now get a return of the amount paid
out by them.
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Seventh District,

The District Convention of the Seventh
District met in Charlottesville yesterday.
Stuart T. Lindsey, Esq, a member of the
Congressional Committee, read the call
for the convention. A majority OF the
delegates of the Districts were present.
James Sullivan was appointed chairman,
and j. Snowden Wood, secretary.
Hon. I'll. FL. Riddleberger and Hon, Jno.
F. Lewis were elected district delegates to
Chicago, and A. M. Lawson and J. S. Sam
mons, alternates. Stuart L. Lindsey. Esq
WIS chosen elector for the 7th district.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-05-17


the increase in exports of -four was only 2S,3e9
barrels. OF corn. also. the exports were 1,640,669
bushels against 4.08l C87 for the same weeks last
year. The changes in other prices were not ma
teral; pork advanced Is cents per barrel and
lard ID cents per 100 pounds: cheese declined,
sugar and cotton were each shade lower, while
oil advanced fraction, and the minor metals
were strong.
LIVE STOCK: Baltimore, May l4-Beef Cattle
best, 70 to 81 80; rated first quality.3 rs to 621
medium or good fair quality. 121a to 3 62N ;
Wool sheep. 3 to 614c clipped, to SIC per h.
Lambs, to SIC per 10. gross.
Nea0 York, May 14.-Market firm and stronger
than last week Common to Prime steers. 81 81
to $3.50. Sheep, clipped so to SIS rs per lO0lbs
clipped yearlings to so per 100 lbs unshorn,
she 6 to S7S7H per 100 lbs. Spring Lambs,
so to so per head.
Richmond, May l4,-Best beef cattle, AZ to SC
gross. Sheep, AZ to 61ac gross Hogs, 81 to n
net.
Philadelphia, May 14-Extra beeves So to So;
good, ~ cts. Sheep clipped, 3k to 61% cts.
Lambs, ~ to ~. Hogs 81 to 81.
STANTON MARK ETs.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-05-17

Ed. Burke has supplied his stsbles with
dozen of the best of the Greenbrier stock
Of horses. 1t is splendid lot and keeps
up the reputation of the establishment.
He has rounded off with little pony, who
moves like an arrow. He also has Sam
Purdy colt which is perfect picture.
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nEEn

Ellen, daughter of Mr.. w. G. and Mrs. Maggie
J<lopfer. late of Dayton, Ohio. AT first the
trouble was lung fever, then whooping cough
mon tbs Of age and had been sick for months.
The interment took place in Thornrose Gene
terry Sunday afternoon. Mr.. and Mrs. Klopfer
have but recently become residents of our city.
For the Kindness shown them, in their time of
trouble, by neighbors and others. they desire
to express then grateful appreciation.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-05-17

VIM. Glenn, No. Is N. Augusta street,
having housed lar re quantity Of Prime
Ice, is prepared to supply customers from
his wagons regularly every day. Ice milk,
and cream also on sale at all hours. Orders
left will receive prompt attention.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-05-17

When the equable climate, pure, cool,
healthy water, splendid fruits and fertile
soil are considered, there is no section Of
the United State to compare with the
Valley of Virginia. AS a farming and
grazing region 1t is the equal of any other.
For health it is unsurpassed. We have no
Billiards. no cyclones, no phenomenal at
mospheric disturbances. 1t Is true for
tunes cannot be made in day. But for
rational living. conservative methods of
business and fair remuneration, the
Valley presents attractions and advantages
not enjoyed by any portion of the Union.
While one lives, he can live under the
shadow of churches, convenient to schools,
and in refined and congenial society; and
when one dies, he can be buried without
expanding an estate in the ceremony, We
have all Ct the reasonable comforts of life
and very few Of the uncomfortable disoom-
forts. ltis a region where one can wrap
the drapery Of his couch about him and lie
down to pleasant dreains, If his conscience
is clear, and the clods of the svalley will
rattle as resonant requiem as in any 9th
er portion Of the ''footstool - So let the
denizens Of the blizzard stricken sections OF
the West and Northwest come to the VAL
ley, live peaceably and quietly and die like
white man and christian.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-05-17

standardization and Embroideries
at Henry. Young & Co.'S.
Voting Place i'm Ward No. Not Changed.
We stated last week that the voting
place for Ward No. had been changed by
Ordinance of the City Cornell. The law
requires that any change in the voting
place of ward in the city, shall be done
30 days prior to the next election. AS the
action of the council in this case was had
May lst, the 80 days required by law is
not given, SO the place for voting remains
as before, in Sutler' shoe shop on Water
street at the old Market lot.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-05-17
The Presbyterians.


This week will be an important one to
Presbyterians in all parts of this country.
The general assembly of the Presbyterian
church in the United States Of America,
the Northern body, will meet in Philadel'
phia to day, with the Rev. DIR. Jos. 7.
Smith. pastor of the Central Presbyterian
church, Baltimore, as moderator, and the
general assembly of the Presbyterian
church in the United States, the Southern
body, will meet On the same day at Frank
lin Street Presbyterian church, Baltimore,
with the Rev. DR.. G. B. Stricken modera-
tor. Both assem- blies will be in session at
least a week, and on Thursday, May "a, in
Philadelphia. both will unite in celebrat.
ing in Philadelphia the centennial of the
general assembly. Few States have not
felt the beneficial influence of the sterling
qualities Of the members of the Scotch
Irish race. who in the seventeenth century
planted Presbyterianism in America, and
Dourished it so that its adherentS in the
United States now number 100000 COM
municants, and the deliberations Of the
two bodies, with their united anniversary
services, will no doubt be watched with
interest by thousands of persons.
The first permanent Presbyterian church
in this country was probably that organs
lied in 1914, at Hempsted, l.. L., by the
Rev. Richard Denton. The first presby-
terry was organized at Philadelphia, it is
supposed. about 1905. Eleven years later
the original Piesbytery divided itself into
four Presbyteries and constituted itself
the first synod. The general assembly was
organized on the fourth Thursday in May,
17sS, the Synod Of New York and Phla-
delphia dividing itself into the Synods of
New York and New Jersey, of Philadel
phia, of Virginia and Of the Carolinas. In
1887 the Presbyterian Church North, num-
bered 1854 ministers. 6, 436 churches, $685.
767 church terS, and the Presbyterian
Church South, the first general assembly
of which met in December, 1861, num-
bered Jig ministers, ,236 churches, and
15037S church embers.-Balttmore San.
Editors Vaginian: l see in the Spectator
OF to-day. card signed Merchant,
wherein the writer says that, 1.-TWO years
ago | voted against every member of the.
present council" He has, however. sud-
denly become converted, and says, II shall
vote for all of them in my ward" &c.-
Now, Mr.. Editor. have heard many per-
sons doubt the existence of Merchant, as
a voter in this city, and some go SO far
as to express the opinion that Merchant
is member of the present Council, and
this card simply gotten up as an cleo
tloueering dodge. | respectfully ask that
"Merchant,o come out'in the Indicator te-
morrow and convince the public whether
or not he be merchant. VOTER.
NAILS
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-05-17

For first class saucer of ice cream call
at Taylor and Son parlor marble and mir.
ror saloon, No. 3 Main street.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-05-17

New Novelties in spring Suiting, Iri
cots, French Flannels. just arrived at
J. j. SIIIRKEY'S.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-05-17

We take the following from very in
teresting sketch now being published in
the Charlottesville Chronicle, OF the ia
nous Charlottesville Artillery, written by
their old captain, Jas. Med. Darlington.
1t will interest a number of the survivors
of the StoneWall Brigade in this county
who have memorable recollection of the
bered that the brigade was captured almost
to man:
While engaged with our guns it began to
be whispered in our lines that the enemy
had broken through and were in our rear.
In few moments the men of the Stone
wall Brigade about us began to show some
anxiety, and shifted their position. facing
towards the rear: then wounded men aid
StragglerS began TO pass in disorder. There
were some preliminary symptoms OF a
panic. | turned from my gun to find out
the real state of affairs, when | saw Gen.
Jas. A. Walker coming towards me hur-
riedly, looking every inch the soldier. and
as game and cool as could be expected
under the circumstances. yet anxious, He
asked me what could be done with the
artillery to aid in checking the enemy, or
words to that effect. He was pointing aud
attempting to explain to me the situation.
Amid the fog, the din, and confusion of
such an occasion, before [ could quite
comprehend it, minnie ball struck the
General, apparently with great force, shat
teling his arm. The shock must have
been terrible. There was some slight ex
clamation of pain. [ don't remember
whether the General fell. 1t all happened
in a moment, and | had enough to do to
keen me busy. By this time, though it
was hard to distinguish friend from foe On
account of the fog and smoke on that
early and damp morning of May the 18th
Yet | could observe overwhelming mum
beers advancing Oh the old Stonewal Bri-
gade. while they fell back grimly. in many
instances using the butt and barrels of
their muskets on the enemy.
1t would be a shame to say that this dis
aster furnished in the slnghtest degree
the fame of that renowned brigade. They
acted heroically, and were simply oyer
Whelmed.
There is nothing more soothing than a
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-05-17

Remember. Ladies. since the change in
the firm, j. J. Shirley is selling any
thing in the Winter Stock at IA Great
Sacrifice to make room for Spring Stock.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-05-17

GEO II. UAINEs & Son know all about
tobacco, and put tie very best IN their
Plantation Cigars.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-05-17

Before you buy. don't fail to see the
Beautiful and Complete Stock at Henry
Young & Cos.
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The reception rendered Mr.. and Mrs.
Ashby Burke, at the residence of his
father, Mr.. VIM. A. Burke, on last Tues
day evening. was most brilliant and en-
joyable affair, the house being crowded
with guests from S to II p. m., the time
announced for receiving. The guests after
reno wing their wraps &c, were usbered
into the brilliantly illuminated parlor
where they were received by Mr.. aud
Mrs. Ashby Burke and Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. S. Burke. After several hours of
congratulations and chatting, they were
invited to ali elegant repast, prepared by
the hostess. Mrs. VIM. A. Burke, and
which reflected much credit on her The
guests haVing done justice to the elegant
supper, were each ole presented with
piece of the bridal cake, and on ex-
tending to the happy couple their best
wishes, departed with the memory of
having attended one of the NEST success
full of social events.
Mr.. 7. G. Pierce and Mr.. G. S, Wall, of
Maysyille, KY, were among the guest
| We are sorry that want of space will
not all9w us to give the names of all
who attended.
The following account of the marriage
we take from the Maysville, Ky, Bulletin ;
of the 1th. inst
THE residence of Col. and Mrs John
| M. Stockton on West Second street was
the scene Of d happy and joyous event at
II O'CLOCK yesterday morning. The oc-
casion was the celebration OF the uuptials
of Miss Matte Stockton and Mr.. Ashby
Burke. Rev. DR.. John s. Hays, pastor of
the First Presbyterian Church, offciated
and spoke the words that linked the young
couple in the holy bonds of matrimony
The ceremony was brief bnt impressive,
and was witnessed by the relatives and
intimate friends OF the bride and groom.
The spacious parlors had been tastefully
arranged for the occasion, and were
crowded with the guests.
! The bride is the youngest daughter of Col.
! and Mrs. John Nj. Stockton, and is one of
| the ioVeli5t an2 most charming Of Mays
| ville's many fair maids. -
| The groom is a son of Mr. w. A. Burke of
Stanton, Va, his father being the present
postmaster of that city He first met his
fair bride year or SO ago. Their ac-
qualntance soon rlpeDed into love and the
couple have ever slice been devoted to each
other, the marriage yesterday being the
elimination Of happy courtship.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, and
congratulations from the many friends and
relatives present, a sumptnous repast was
served.
The couple left on the afternoon train for
Stanton, where an elegant reception
awaits them. They will make their home
at Elmo, w, Va"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-05-17

The best cigar ever put upon this mar
ket is the GEO. H. HAINES & SON Plan
tation. Only 5 cents.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-05-17

Circ3ait GOura.

The Spring term of the Circuit Court
commenced its session on the 10th inst.
The term Of the Court will be long ore.
In the case of Rankin VS.. Carr, Scott &
Co., the jury rendered a verdict in favor
of the defendants.
OF one hundred and sixty five coupon
cases, sixteen have been dismissed. One
was tried by jury, resulting III verdict
for the Common wealth. In a number of
these cases Judgment was entered, as the
parties did not appear.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-05-17

Ice Cream, of all tlavors, can be had at
LESSER S.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-05-17

and thousands smoke them in preference
to all others.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-05-17

If you want delicious puff Try the HI
bernian.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-05-17

Ice, Milk and Cream at Glenn S, No. IS
n. Augusta street.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-05-17

The HIBERNIAN is the most popular 5
cent cigar now in the market.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-05-17

Don't Ill to visit J. j. SHIRKEY's and
see the New Novelties in Dress Goods
as they come in. No trouble to show
them.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-05-17

No tronble to show goods at Henry
Young & Cos.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-05-17

j, E. Taylor & Son have the best Ice
Cream in the city also the finest Saloon in
the South.
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nISSOLUTION.-Having this day sold my in
~ terest in the concern of EAKLE Il JONES
to Mr.. RI. E. Summerson, L wish to express my
gratitude to the public for it's past liberal pat
ronage, and respectfully ask q continuance of
the same for the new firm. E. 1. JONES.
MR.. +. L. JONES has agreed to settle up the
business of Eakle and Jones, and can be found
at all times at their former stand. All persons
who are indeDted to us will please call and set
tie promptly, and those having claims against
us will please present them for payment, We
Will insist upon prompt settlement,
books must be closed at once.
Mr.. III. e. SUMMERSoN having bought the in
terest of Mr.. E. l. Jones, in the late firm of
Eakle Il Jones, the business will be continued
under the firm name OF EAKLE q SUMMER
SON.
The new firm requests the continued patro-
mage of the public. 1t shall be our aim, by a
close personal attention to the store, to give
entire satisfaction to all who may honor us
with their trade.
vs. Free delivery to the depots and all parts
OF the city. Respectfully,
EAKLE & SUMMERSON.
Staunton, Va, May 1st, 1888 m3-3t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-05-17

The Plantation, made by GEO. H.
HAINEs & Son is the cigar you want
Try it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-05-17

1t cures headache and settles the nerves
to smoke the VIRGINIA SEAL.