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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-01

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, June &c.
Mrs. Maria Vandegrift, relic of the late
David Vandegrift, and one of the old
est residents of Albemarle county, died
last night at the residence of her son
in-law, Mr.. John D Durrett, near Kes-
wick. Mrs. Vandegrift, who was eigh-
ty nine years of age, was the oldest
member of the Charlottesville Baptist
church, having been a communicate
since 1888. She was a sister of the late
John W. Chewing and stepmother of
Mr.. r. G. and Miss Fannie Vandegrift,
of Charlottesville Mrs. John d. Dur
rett, of Keswick /; c. W. Vandegrift, of
Anderson, w. Va, and Garrett Wander
grift, of Harrisonburg, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-01
Why We Stand BY the Party.

One of the most serious aspects of
the silver question is that it has put
many honest Democrats in doubt as to
how they shall vote in the coming
election. 1t is serious problem. The
Democrat who honestly believes that
free silver would be disastrous to the
country is necessarily in doubt as to
how he can consistently support the
party if it shall declare for free silver.
If we can help such Democrats to
solve this problem we shall be gratified
and with that end in view we write
Thirty six years ago the people of
Virginia were stirred as they had
never but once been stirred before by
a great question involving life and
honor and property. 1t was the cues
ton of secession. There were thou
sands of honest men who believed that
secession was wrong and i'll advised.
There were those who said that in the
event of war the South would whip
the Yankees in a few days. and that
all the blood lost could be wiped up
| with pocket handkerchief On the
other hand, they pictured the glorious
benefits of an independent South and
declared that the very salvation of
this section depended upon complete
separation from the North. But their
opponents we're not convinced, and
even the great Robert E. Lee was
reckoned among those against seces
sion These men foresaw a long and
bloody war, and that even if it result
ed in victory for the South the bene-
fits would be doubtful. Accordingly
they fought secession until the guns at
Sumpter were heard, but when Vir-
ginia decided, as it did decide, to cast
its lot with the South, Lee and his fol
lowers unhesitatingly cast their lots
with Virginia.
as it turned out, the opponents were
| right, and the losses of the South can
not be measured. But does any Vir
ginian today regret his course? On
the contrary. is it not the pride and
glory of every ex Confederate that he
| went with his State to war and re-
manned with her until the end?
There are thousands of us in Virgin
| la to-day who were born in a Demo
cratic household and rocked in a Demo
cratic cradle, and instructed in Demo
cratic principles, as we were in the
catechism of the church. Our Democ-
racy has become part of our religion,
and though the party may go wrong
on the question of finance, it is the
Democratic party still. and we must
stand or fall with it.-Rachnond State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-12
BUSINESS ITEMS

DO YOU WANT IT?
$4,000 to lend on gilt-edge city rea
estate. G. C. MCDONALD.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-12
MIR. pHoENIx's NEW DEPARTURE

Mr.. John j. Phoenix, the wholesale
produce merchant whose establish
ment at Greensboro is noted all over
the State, had added a new department
to his extensive business. This IS a
dressed beef department. Six months
ago at cost of a thousand dollars
he built a refrigerator modern I'D
every paraticular, In which beef = pro
perly cared for until it is tender. inns
is purely home enterprise. Inc cat
lie are raised in Ashe county anu are
butchered in Greensboro. The meat Is
equal to Chicago beef or beef from any
where else in the world, and is cheaper
than good western beef. Mr.. PhoeniS
will furnish this beef by whole or hall
carcass at Az to sac pound, = Q. D
Greensbor. lie will refund the money
If the meat is not satisfactory to the
buyer. Arrangements have been MADE
with the express company to take
shipments at any time, day or night
direct from the ice house. This VIII
always insure fresh meats. Mr.. Phoe-
nix refers to any bank or huiness house
in Greensboro
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-12
PERSONALS.

Al g. Fields minstrels went to Dan
vile this morning.
Mrs D. E. Mayer, of Philadelphia, is
at the Marlborough.
b. L Wall, E. G. Muse and j. L. Prior
are at the Marlborough.
Representative L. ID. Robinson, OF
Arson, is at the Marlborough.
Mr.. Thomas d. Meares, of Whining
ton, has been here for several days.
Miss Ella Ogburn is visiting the
Misses Crawford on Hillsboro street.
Mr.. c. G. Whiting returned yesterday
from a pleasure trip to South Carolina
Miss Annie Busbee left yesterday
for Washington, ID. c., to visit Miss
Payne.
Miss Ella ogburn, of Winston, is Wis.
iting the Misses Crawford on Hills
boro street.
At the Park hotel: t. Leach, J. IL
Mallard, Wilmington; j. IL. Cobie
Laurinburg.
Miss Ella Pool has returned from a
two months trip to JacRsoilsiiie, d.
where she has been visiting hel
brother.
Miss Eleanor Ballard, of franklin
ton, is visiting relatives in the city
She has just returned from visit 70
Goldsboro.
Representative j. A. Ellington
of Yadkin county. arrived yesterday
He came here as witness IN the
Brown-Satterfield case.
Mr.. e. ID. Stanford, editor of the
Yadkin Ripple, and one OF the clerks
in the last legislature, was here yester,
day as a witness in the Satterneio
case.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-12
prRzLIrS SOCIETY.

At The meeting of this society, hello
at the Agriculture and Mechanical
College Yesterday, Prof. W. A. Withers
read q paper upon strictly scientific
subject which is growing more and
more important to the scientific world
and when mastered viii place chemis
J, 70 mon the basis of an exact science
His subject, The border land between
Chemistry and Physics, was well treat
ed and showed much thought upon
the subject.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-12
THE BEST EVER SEEN HERE.

THE BEST EVER SEEN HEhh.
Al Fields minstrels appeared at the
Academy Of Music last night: u wa
! GOOD show and big honse,an every
hodv went away praising the perform.
anca Take it all i'm all it was the best
minstrel show ever seen here. The
spectacular Court of Menus was par
ticularly good, the songs were catchy
and melodious, and there were some
..rrouned with the Tempest" from
yerdi's sErnani," was music of an
unusual order for minstrel, and II
uras well rendered. The introduction
az Emmett and "DiSie' created wild
enthusiasm. The work on horizontal
bars was the finest ever seen mere
The musical specialties were superb
After all the long line of stale, woody
minstrel shows that have paraded this
route Al Fields is decidedly refresh
iup
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-12
ANNUAL MEETING CAPITAL CLUB

The eleventh annual meeting OF the
Capital Club will be held at tn 'ssa rooms ;a
This evening. Matters o. unusual iin-
nortance will be considered, ana eiec-
t;on of officers for the ensuing year
Iii be held. Plans and specifications
- the new club house will be submit
IA for the approval of the club. Every
.san,ber is urged to be present.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-12
n TRAINING.

1,,s;ah Quincy, by Pamlico, owned
" q. n. Waters and q Sorrell geld
~ also by PamIico, the property OF
nsw r. Tucker are learning the wind
~ business for which their sire
pul.'' g famous at Black and Burns
We: inc stables. Pamlicola another
I.a. .,,;aa colt owned by Mr.. Ed. Craw-
ia'l'ii = also at the Black and Burns
,sarse training school.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-12
G.. G.. MCDONALD,

Money, bond and stock broker, real
estate and insurance. Telephone Al.
107 Fayetteville street.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-12
UNCLE SAM IS ACASH TRADER.

NO OPEN ACCOUNT ON HIS BOOKS
T
THE CREDIT SYSTEM
Poor people afford TEN PER CENT carry
Our substantial business PROOF POTyE cash
method
Mr. Smith, Mr. Brown and Mr. Jones regular dealing with
disappointed
They best ead and talk for all and throughout the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-12
The News j Observer
SUNDAY, Jan. 10. 1896
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENT

INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Julius Lewis Hardware Co-Brown's
Self-sealing oil can.
Mutual Reserve Fund Association
Statement.
W. H. and r. S. Tucker & Co.--Dry
Goods.
A. B. Stronach---Dry Goods.
G. A. Sherwood & Co.--Dry Goods.
$. and d. Berwanger-Clothin
w. +. Jones-The Truth of 1t.
Massachusetts, Benefit Life Associa-
ton Statement.
John j. Phoenix-Tender Beef.
w. A. Myatt-For Sale.
w. C. Stronach a Sons-Groceries.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-12
FOR RENT Or SALE.

Hotel for rent or will sell on easy
terms. House partl FURNISHED. APP
ply to DIR. C. -. Thomas, Warrenton,
". G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-12
- pAIEIGH TO STAY.

j, ,..ant il distinctly understood" re
"a NJ w. Il. Jones yesterday
. .ah.ss | have come to Raleigh to stay
T 1n,'l low price At which | bought the
o - the ATTRACTIONS that brought me
hs ..f,he Capitol city's well established
,.s - ii trading center" CON
, .apsi Mr.. Jones. land her many adj
, s,nas,s 81 as d pleasant home town were
The chief attractions and Z may
Judge from my impressions thus Tar y
social aud business matters ! nave
made no mistake. - e,.....,,a1l et,,a1,
4 an pushing fse ~. sai5 ~. 4a o,oes
with all my naigil' 49, $50 80 , 9o1's e
=, ,.s,s,., for d stock Of spring goods
III all be full and complete
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-12
SPECIAL BARGAINS In BOOKS.

On or before the first of February
/ will sell one lot North Carolina Re-
ports, Digests, Laws, etc; complete
sets United States Reports, American
and English Encyclopedia of Law, S.
f. and n. E. Reports, Colonial Records,
North Carolina Histories, Standard
Literature, etc. Address Box 1876,
Ralaiph
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-12
Special Offerinu.

900 standard styles American
Indigo, sc.
1000 Caaeigh Gingham dress medium
600 yards Canton Flannel, regular
Ladies' --latest Style" Goats and Refers Sleeves ripple
back the collar from SO
4 to
prices sheeng shirug9 and Pads
The EARLY SPRING week
POPULAR
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-12
Tender Beef.

| offer the dealers of North Carolina a
quality of dro ssed beef equal to that con-
sumed in the leading markets of the North.
/ now have on hand and am Teceivin &
weekly the finest quality of
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-20
A 12,OOO-MILE GO-As-YOU-PLEAsE.
Two Young San FranciscOans Max
ing a Hobo Trip for a $4,000 Pnrse.

ing a Hobo Trip for n $4,000 Purse.
Among the arrivals in Savannah yes
terday were S. e. Fairman and George
f. Carl. who are making a 1900 mile
go-as-you-please tour of the continent in
the style characteristics of the American
hobo, and not in the manner prescribed
for men of their means.
The young men are from San Francisco
and are conspicuous on the Pacific coast.
Their trip was brought about in rather
a novel manner in the early part of last
December. A smoker was being held in
the rooms of the Bayside Athletic Club,
of which they are members. During the
course of the evening the conversation
dwelt partially on pedestrians and the
globe trotter, Paul Jones, whose exploits
were discussed. Some of the members
thought the feats ascribed to Jones were
impossible, and among the number of
this opinion was Mr.. T. Clark Polk a
western millionaire and honorary men,
Der of the club, who offered a purse to
any of Jones admirers then in the club
who would undertake to make a trij
across the continent, starting without
money and returning in six months.
The proposition was accepted by Fair
man and Carl. The articles of agree
ment stipulate that the tourists follow
the rules laid down or forfeit the purse
of $1,000, in which event the money will
be paid by Mr.. Polk into the treasury
of the club
The young men were put under oath to
start from the CiuD mouse at noon Dec.
81 without cent cover 1900 miles in six
months, with but the clothes they wore
upon their departure, and not to beg,
borrow or steal, and to pay all their ex-
penses while on their trip by money earn
ed in a legitimate manner. In addition
to this they. are to accumulate $500 dur
ing their travels.
In each town laid out for the tourists
it is obligatory upon them to mail a let
ter to the secretary of the club with
the name of some responsible citizen at
tached. All means of transportation are
permissible, except by tickets purchased
by friends or relatives.
The travellers have so far covered 1900
miles and are ahead of their schedule.
During their travels they have encoun-
tered a good many hardships, especially
while crossing the great American des-
ert. Their route took them through San
Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego River
side Yuma, Phoenix, Tucson, FL Paso,
Juarez, Mexico; San Antonio, Houston,
Galveston to New Orleans Mobile, Mont
gomery, Columbus, Macon and Savannah
From here they go to Charleston, Column
bia, Augusta, Atlanta, Chattanooga,
Nashville, Louisville, Cincinnati, Column
bus. Pittsburg, Washington, Baltimore,
Philadelphia, New York city, Niagara
Falls. Detroit, Chicago, st. Paul and Min
Kansas City, Topeka, Guthrie o. t.; Ard
more, 1. T.; Fort Worth, Sante Fe, Pu-
eblo. Denver Cheyenne, Salt Lake City.
Carson City, Sacramento and their home.
The travellers earn their money doing
news paper work. bookkeeping, writing
visiting cards, in fact, by any labor they
can dc.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-20
CAMPAIGN CLUES ORGANIZING.
second District Liberals and duBig-
non Clubs in the Field.

The work Of organizing the political
forces for the summer campaign goes
steadily on. The Second District Liberal
Club was organized last night at Turner
haH. The number present was variously
stated. but il is claimed that there were
rs registered voters Of the district present.
There were also a number OF sympa-
thizers with the movement from other
districts in attendance. The Second is
County Treasurer Waring Russelrs dis
trict and he has never failed TO carry IL
since he entered politics. Mr.. Russell was
present and took an active part in organ
izing the meeting. He was elected tenn
porary chairman and made a stirring
speech, in which he poured hot shot into
the administration and the Citizens Club
faction. A permanent organization was
effected by the election of Waring Rus
sell, Jr., as president, and Mr.. j. II. Storey
as secretary The club was addressed by
T. $. Morgan. Jr., G. Il. Whatley, J. c.
Postell and others, and much enthusiasm
was developed.
one of the features was the appearance
of a delegation from the First district
club, which was in session at Hendy hall
near by. to extend congratulations 10 the
new club. Vice President William Glib
hons of the First District Club. headed
the delegation. As an evidence OF frater-
nal feeling he offered the use Of Hendy
hall, which has been rented by the First
District Club, 10 the Second District Club
whenever desired
President Russell was instructed to ap-
point an executive committee of twenty
five TO manage the affairs of the club. The
committee will be announced at the next
meeting.
A number of the friends of Hon. +. G.
duBignon met at Turner hall Wednesday
night and organized the +. c.. duBignOn
Club The following officers were elected:
President, ii. II. Gainsburgh; vice presi-
dent, Richard Wickham; secretary, NJ. b.
ketchum; sergeant-at-arms, John Kelly.
NJ. B. ketchum, Daniel Kiley Aaron
Rich, Charles Lamotte and A. Garfunkel
were appointed a committee on rules and
regulations Messrs. Frank McDermott
and Charles Brant were appointed a COM
mittee to notify Mr. Gainsburgh Of his
election. The club is composed of support
ers of the administration and will act in
concert with the Citizens Club.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-20
ONLY ONE NOMINATION.
What Capt. FIannery Says of the
COIOneIcy Election.

The friends of Maj. A. r. Lawton. Jr..
congratulated him yesterday upon his be-
ing made the choice for colonel of the
First regiment infantry. Now that the
officers have held their primary election
and reached a conclusion, it is probable
that the governor will order the formal
election at once, or within a few days
The question of a major of the Sec
ond regiment to succeed Mai. Lawton
has not yet been discussed. There will
not be a vacancy until Maj. Lawton has
received his commission as colonel but
no doubt the battalion officers will give
the matter serious consideration before
that time in order that the Command
may not be without such an officer for
any length of time. So far, however, no
one has been mentioned as a candidate
for the office.
Capt. John FIannery; who called the
meeting to consider the election of a
colonel and who presided as chairman OF
the meeting said:
There were only twenty-one votes at
the meeting. Capt. W. N. Nichols is in
spector of rifle practice instead of Cant.
Fretwell, and neither of the lieutenants
of Capt. Brooks company voted for him
for colonel. There was only one candi-
date before the meeting, Maj Lawton's
name being the only one put in nomina-
ton"
Further than this, Capt. Flannery would
say nothing of the proceedings of the
meeting. 1t was practically intimated.
however, that a preliminary caucus or
conference decided the matter. and that
only one nomination was made
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-20
FIREMEN AND CHIMNEY FIRES.
The Department Called Out Free
quentIy by Useless Alarms.

= AZ SPoA thhSht NOAleu OuI IRE
GuentIy by Useless Alarms.
chimney afire on Margaret street,
near Farm. caused an alarm of fire to
be turned in from box No 81 shortly after
midnight last night. The fire department
had its run for nothing as there was no
damage and its services were not needed.
The number of these chimney alarms an
pears to be on the increase. Probably
one-third of the calls received by the fire
department during the present year have
been from this source. Evidently there
are lot of foul chimneys in the CITY
Under the ordinances the chimney con-
tractors are required to sweep every CHM
ney in their respective districts once in
every three months, except chimneys at
tached TO kitchens and washhouses which
are TO be swept once every two months
Section 595 of MacDonelPs code makes
the chimney contractor liable for the fines
which may be imposed on the occupant
of a house where an unswept or improp-
erly swept chimney takes fire. The fine
provided for such neglect of duty by the
contractors is not exceeding $50.
There was at one time a section of the
fire regulations which made every occu-
pant of a house where a foul chimney
caught fire, necessitating a call of the
fire department, subject to a fine in the
police court. If this section is still con-
tanned in the fire regulations ii is not en-
forced, and has not been for years
1t is estimated that every run made by
the fire department costs in the neighbor-
hood of $50 to 800 in wear and tear to ma
chimes and animals, without including ac-
cidents. 1t is well known fact that very
few ehimneys are cleaned every three
months, as required by the ordinance.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-20
THE UNITED VETERANS.
The Membership of the Camp Being
Increased.

Increased.
Lafayette McIaws Camp No. SOC. United
Confederate Veterans, held a meeting
last night at the regimental armory for
the purpose of getting the authority of
the camp to make certain remittances
to headquarters at New Orleans. bust
ness matter which has to be attended to
before April /. This was arranged, and
several other matters of interest consid-
cred.
The secretary. Mr.. T. +. Besseleu, read
several general orders from headquar-
tiers, one of them giving instructions
with regard to the relations OF the camp
to the united order, and with regard to
the delegates which each camp is allow
ed to send to the annual reunion, winch
June. Each camp is allowed one delegate
for every twenty active paid members.
With those elected last night, Lafayette
McI.aws Camp now has rs members and
will no doubt have enough before the re-
union to allow it four or I'VE delegates.
Several other general orders were read,
one of them showing the new camps al
Der now listed was 7iO camps. Some PAM
phlets with regard to the G. Il. Rouse me-
mortal were distributed among the mem
At the request of Capt. c. S. Ellis it
was decided to appoint a committee of
three to escort Gen. Lafayette McLaws
from his home to the hall on the night
OF his coming lecture Commander j.
H. Estill appointed Mr.. It. E. Besseleu,
DR.. William Elliott and Lieutenant Com
mander S. r. Baker.
The following new members were elect
ed: Robert II. Lewis, I. B. Catherwood.
Robert NJ. Gibbes, William b. Virgins,
r. b. Jewett, j. 7. Theus, William Proc
tor, W. T. Gibson A. G. Guerard, Joseph
II. Barbour and c. S. Ellis.
Commander Estill urged upon all pres
ent the Importance of increasing the mem
bership of the camp, as there are a great
many confederate soldiers in and around
Savannah eligible to membership, and
who should be members of the camp.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-20

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The Heliac Tube Premier is a wonderful
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-20
Illustrated American.

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-20
DIR. PALMER's CONCERT.


Rehearsals at Wesley Monumental
church, Thursday afternoon $3.50 and
p. m. night.
Last rehearsal at theater, Friday af-
ternoon, $3.50; visitors not admitted to this
rehearsal. ~ eAiiS
Grand concert Friday night at theater
Popular prices. Reserved seats in the
orchestra and balcony, IS cents; upner
gallery admission, so cents.
Seats in lower boxes, $1.25 each. second
tier boxes, 81 each. Box sheet now open,
-ad " SPSAi'
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-20
Max EhrIich Fincd sIoo

Max Ehrlieh was fined 500 by Recorder
Wilson yesterday for having his bar room.
at Bull and Tenth streets, open Sunday
morning at l2:4S O'Clock. Policeman Kier-
nan arrested a drunken woman comm,
out of the place at that time The con-
viction was based on the evidence of The
policeman and the woman. ~
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-20
Last Jamaica Excursion

The last steamship sailing from Port
Tampa this season will be the magnificent
United States mail steamship Mascotte
at p. m, March q. returning to Port
Jamaica For reservations apply to e,
II. Mills. ticket agent, Tampa Bay Hotel
TAMPA. Fla.-ad. --0'~i'