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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-12-30
The White shoe.

How nice it looks-the snowy shoot
How nice it looks week or two.
And then, oh, then, cloud comes Ger
The snowy shoe ne'er seen before.
It slowly turns from white to bun
And looks, alas, little tough.
Then darker yet becomes its hue
We quito forget the snowy shoe.
And if tho SCOT falls thick and fast,
Its glories are forever past
Till he who once thought it divine
-Cleyeland Plair 1eeleE;
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-12-30
A Plot,

8ssA guess I've found way to take
the conceit out of that amateur actress, :"
remarked he girl who is not always
good s.;:. a.ati
HeW did you do it?''
lnsrodueed her to an amateur pho
togaapher who wanted to take her pic
;fuFe. Washington Star.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-12-30

MISSIONER'StOFFICE
~ staunton Va, Dec. Sd, 1855.
r. G. Byers
VS..
Rudolph Myers, ct ais.
all parties Interested in the above styled
cause now pending in the circuit court for
augusta county. Va, Take Notice, that pur-
suant to decree Of said court entered in said
cause nov II, 1895, l shall, at my office in
stanton. Va, ON
january 8th, 1897,
proceed to ascertain and report:
The real and personal estate of, which J.
G. Myers died seized.
AN account showing the transactions of
Jonn a. Herman as administrator of j. G.
Myers, deceased, with the estate of his dece-
dent in his hands,
3. The outstanding and unpaid indebted
ness of said decedent
4. Any other matters deemed pertinent, &c.
Patrick = Gordon, p.q, Commissioner.
dec 94t
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-12-30
SKIRTS AND BoDIcEs.

Colors That the Brides Mother Should
Wcar-Trimmings and Belts.
The costume worn by the BRIDES mother
at the wedding ceremony should be as ele-
CANT as she can afford and should not be
black Even if the mother is in mourning
she should lay it aside for this occasion.
The colors employed vary according to the
age and figure of the wearer, but green,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-12-30

Train 413 connects with Southern Il. II. at
Strasburg junction for Front Royal, and
fran 4oi connects fer Harrisonbufs and
points on valley.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-12-30

*paily, except sunday.
CONNECTIONS:
rrain No. 1903 connects at Harper's Ferry
with FAST limited Express trains, leaving al
,i:.gl a. H.. arriving at tiltaso az ~ o.
m and with JraiDs leaving at Oh i. Ia
airiving at Cincinnati at 745 a. M. 81
ito,iis 600 p. IN, and connects al NeVeIton
" :sli t,;lin arriving at Ha2erstown ~ ~ y.
"a, and st Washington junction WIZ tfau
.rrivins at Free arick at % p NJ
Train 41G connects with iasu vestibnle braliis
q. Harper's Ferry at 9a4pm. for Chicagt.;;, s :.
in.2l D. n. for Pittsburg, and l:5S a. NJ. fcr C1n
ciTnan and St. Louis. Arrive at Pittsours al
7OO a. H.; Chicago at 9:@ p. M, CINCINNATI az
800 %. M. and st. Louis at $40 a. m.
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars run through
to Cincinnati, st. Louis, Chicago and Plus
burgh on all express trains.
For rates, tickets, baggage checks and FUR
ther information apply 81 y. Il 0. agents or TO
G, E. Dudrow, Travelling Passenger Agent,
Winchester, Va. or C. r. hammond. Agent,
StGunton. Va.
ruAS o. SCULL W. NJ. GREEN,
Sjsn Pass Agt Gen. Man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-24

this wall Of steel, is a garrison of 1000
regulars. to say nothing Of the local guer-
rilla force and the volunteer infantry. At
San Cristobal, scarce four leagues from
the "trocha," Is an equal garrison, which,
with the forces Of Guanajay, can fall back
to reinforce the main line.
On the Havana side is the great garri-
son OF the capital and Guanabacoa, within
two hours by rail at the most from Banos,
the apex Of the "trocha." To the south
ward lie Marianao, Rincon, Bejucal and
San Felipe; each with It'll, garrison 1000
f1anked by the brigadiers, Ruiz and Barnal,
flying wedge of 1900 men could be
thrown to the point Of attack within four
hours under ordinary circumstances, and
the troops had to march. Four warships
guard the north shore and two are sta
toned on the south
The two most important towns on the
trocha are Artemesa and Guana5ay. Be-
tween these two towns there is an ex-
cellent macadamized road. Each side Of
the road is either a barbed wire fence or
a stone wall, and a mud gutter. Five hun
ties called forts. The forts can hold COM
fortably about a dozen soldiers. Then
there are palm groves all along the way.
Insurgent Amusement.
The insurgents keep up the war and at
the same time amuse themselves by creep
ing Up behind the trees during the night
and shooting off a carbine. The Spanish
soldiers immedia tely fire about ten volleys
up at the moon and the stars. The in
surgents call this economic warfare. For
the one cartridge which they expend the
Spanish expend from 100 to 800.
After the trocha was completed, W"yler
waited for the rebels to come out en-
masse and attack it. but the rebels didn't
con f,,, tn = al
tended to make a night attack on Artemisa
when some Of their number would cross
ever to the north. Weyler offered them
pardon If they would only come out and
surrender. but they refused 20 be fooled.
Then he sent his battaions in to chase
them out, but his soldiers either got lost
or killed. among the hills.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-24
THE GERMAN EMPIRE.
Its Rapid Change From an AGric0l-
tur0l to n Manufa curing state.

The rapid change of the German empire
from an agricultural to an industrial state
Is set forth by Consul J. c. Monaghan in
report to the State Department. He says
everywhere one sees new mills in course
OF construction. In Chemnitz and there
arouts the manufacturing development Is
simply enormous. Nothing like 1t has ever
been seen BEFORE Hereafter, says the con-
SUI Germany will do all her manufacture
ing at home. buying only agricultural pro-
oucts and raw materials abroad He cites
the 1act that Germany is no longer buy
n.s steer rails abroad. but is making them
q nome. The manufactured exports Of
germany during the first nine months of
tHe current year reach the enormous total
or lS 10000. or an increase of three mil
non non TOES over the entire year preceding
me consul says Germany must continue
10 look to the United States for cotton
corn and petroleum, and he says there is
a les.er demand for wooden ware, car
rlages. shoes. typewriters. crackers bis
CUTS; etc The Importation of American
tex1ies iel off last year because of the
1exlile depression in the Ulited States
me consul says Germany continues to
look 10 the United States the best mar
ket In the world for textiles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-24
ONLY APPROPRIATION BILLS.
Senator COckrell Thinks Their Pa
snee VIII he the Only LeGfslntfOn.

Senator Cockrell Thinks Their Pas
snge VIII lie the Only LegfslntiOn.
Senator Cockrell Of Missouri is again
located at his home, 1918 r street north
west. He was asked by Star reporter
today what legislation he expected would
be enacted by Congress at the coming ses-
sion.
mo one can foresee what legislation will
be enacted during the coming winter. The
chances appear to he that the passage Of
the appropriation bills will be all that will
be DONE short session generally doesn't
give opportunity for much legislation,
though 1 remember We passed a very i'm
pcrtant tariff bill in the short session Of
1884,
.'Will anything be done to help along in
ternational bimetallism?" he was asked.
There is no earthly chance for interna-
tional bimetallism,'' Mr.. Cockrell replied
Until the United States has first estab-
lish.d it. When the United States has es-
tablished and maintained 1t, as 1T can very
easily do, then other nations will probably
follow, but it will never be done by inter-
national agreement. Men have been dream
ing of International agreements for years.
Various international congresses have been
held without result
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-24
SENATOR saUIRE,s SUCCESSOR.
The Most Extreme Kind of n PopuIfx
EXpccteL to BE ChOnen.

inc most Extreme Kind of n POpulfxt
Expected to BE Chosen.
II is said that the wildest-eyed of popu-
lists Is likely to succeed Senator Squire In
the United States Senate. Senator Squire
bolted the republican party on the eve of
the election and supported Bryan. There
Is decided silver majority In the legisla-
ture of Washington, but advices from that
state indicate that Squire has poor pros
pect OF reelection. Neither the straight
pops. democrats or republicans have a ma
1ority, but the pop-democratic fusion con-
troll, it being practically populst legisla-
ture. The republicans, the silver repub-
licans and the democrats stand nearly
equal in numbers.
1t is said that nearly all the populist
leaders in the state are candidates for the
senatorship. This will make II possible
for the republicans to So manipulate things
as 10 throw the choice to a populist Of
the most radical type The senatorship
is expected to fall to the newly elected pop
ulist governor. who has written book, in
which he says that a cent Is simply ten
imaginary units called mills: that dollar
is thousand such imaginary units, and
therefore IS itself only an imaginary thing,
and that there is nothing but ar imaginary
standard, or something TO that effect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-24
Mr.. Stewards Reply.

In the case of Maj. and Mrs. Geo. A.
Armes against Henry c. Stewart. tr.. and
others, in connection with a deed OF trust
of $1,000 on part Of lot Is, square 3i5, MIR.
Stewart has filed his answer. Mr.. Stewart
denies that he has refused to account for
rents collected by him on the property,
stating that he has twice made state
ment in the matter. Mr.. Stewart also
saws that since July last he has been act
ing according to the directions of Judge
Hagner who then refused to enjoin a sale
under the deed of trust. the Judge suggest
ing that the sale be deferred until the 9TH
of this month. No part of the loan has
been paid. says Mr.. Stewart. Therefore.
he prays that the order made by Judge
Cox, temporarily restraining the sale, be
revoked and the suit dismissed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-24
Fatal Epidemics in Cuba.

Reports from United States sanitary Off
GERS in Cuba show that yellow fever and
smallpox are fatally prevalent in the vicin-
ity of Havana. sagua la Granda and Glen
gugos. DR.. Burgess at Havana says he is
informed that 1.-The government has taken
possession Of and Is occupying all of the
large almacenes, or sugar and general
storehouses around the harbor, except San
Jose, for military hospitals and quarters
for soldiers.
sanitary condition of those places and their
contents will soon be. Credible informal
ton has been given me that there are over
10000 sick and wounded soldiers in the city
and its Immediate suburbs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-24
An Enjoyable Musicale.

The home Of Miss Helen Nye, 938 street
northwest, was crowded to its utmost ca
pacity last Saturday evening by a very ap-
preciative and enthusiastic audience, who
were gathered there to witness the first
musicale given by Miss Nye and her pu-
pills. Miss Katie Hendricks. Miss Blanche
Landon and Mr.. Harry Claflin made their
first appearance as soloists. and were hear
tily applauded. Mr.. J. Harry Davis gave a
tenor solo very prettily, and Miss Nye sang
three solos. The accompanied was Miss
Bessie Gardner. Among the other contribu-
tors to the entertainment were Miss
Blanche Reukert. in a soprano solo with
solo; Miss Josie Burton solo with vioiin
obligato; Miss Susie Buckler, who gave a
recitation Of Eugene Aram's Dream" ana
the Metropolitan Quartet. Mandolin and
Guitar Club. >''N
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-24
MAY BE PEACEFULLY ENDED.


Efforts to Patch Up the Difficulties I'm
the Morton Cadets.
Many of those interested in the Morton
Cadets were hopeful today that the con-
troversy threatening to disrupt the COM
pany will be peacefully settled. and that
there will be no division in the company.
The older folks who have taken an interest
in the affairs of the company think they
will be able to smooth the whole affair
over.
Second Lieut.. Charles NJ. Robinson, jr.,
who was said to be one Of the leaders OF
the boltirg faction. has assured Captain
Shilling that he has taken absolutely nc
part IN the movement.
Captain Shilling has beeen visited by the
parents of several Of the boilers, who dc.
sire to bring the matter to a peaceful ter
mination.
1t lie reported that the boiling faction Is
willing to withdraw tie articles of incor.
poration filed by it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-24
Bailey's Chill Pills, Hzc.
S. 7. Thomas Assignee
r1ertZ's rl0derm Pharmacv
Cor. IF & NTH SITS.

blood had spattered on both sides of the
bed. and he could see there was no indica-
ton that any one other than the man had
occupied the bed that night.
The witness crosS-examined at
length by counsel for the prisoner, and
soon after 4 o'clock the court adjourned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-24

Why don't you ask the Yale
Laundry to send after your
wash today? It'll begin an ac-
qualntance you'll never be will
ing to part from. 5I4 10th st.
Phone 1892. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-24
Ladies'
Bicycle
Boots.

These are the grandest rid
ing days of the whole year
its the kind of weather when
lady bicyclists take a pride
in looking their neatest.
Nothing else sets off" a BIZ
cycle costume quite so much
as a trim. snug-ftting pair of
Bicycle Boots. We have the
only stock in Washington de-
serving of the name.
Ladies le-inch Bicycle Mr \ mn
Boots. in black and tan WI UnW
with neat elose-attins hD) ,MM
canvas tops. Reduced 10. w q o WV
We have just received n
new line OF 16-inch INV II UnUN
Black Wei Kid Bicycle IN * II I'LL H
Boots-in all sizes-regu nnUU u, WUWU
lar 81 values for. " "
Fine Black Wei Kid n m m ~
and Tan Goat 6-inch Bi- WV II INV
cycle Boots all sizes and MIN II S1INM
widths-s5 qualities for. " WI WV
Full-length Black and Tan Jersey Cloth
Bicycle LeSgig. Our price, s1.O0 a pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-24

20 per cent of the entire
stock until Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-24

What 4 priceless gift is beauty, How mu..h
1t Is admired on all sides, How many women
would not give almost anything TO InSscrs a
plump figure. beautiful neck and shoulders:
woman can't be beautiful unless her figure f.
all right. round and plump. To improve her
form there is nothing TO compare with the cer
brattsl Isabuteaus CERATINE which makes
the flesh firm and we'll AMI develops The
bust several inches. This famous prapara tiop
belongs to the list of Rabuteau's Toilet Goods.
which we offering at a uniform discount If
one third of. The regular price OF C.rafn" II
" tne-third ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ID
The following letter received from If
our lady customers last week, and speaks for
itself:
Il used Ceratine with surprising results.
After only three applications my bust de-
veloped over two inches, and warmly recon-
mend It 10 every woman desiring well shaped
bust.
(Signedl Mrs. r. W. c."
Bailey's Chill Pills, Hzc.
sure and prompt cure for chilis and
nlalaria-now prevalent in Washington.
SOC. Bottles Syrup White
PHI e, 39c.
Coca, Beef and Celery, BIC.
Builds up all rundown systems and Gre
ates an appetite.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-24

small ole, ne tnougnt ABOUT by 10.
The head of the bed was against the WALL
there not being space enough between the
bed and wall for person to pass. Wit
ness thought there was but one window in
the room and this, he said, faced the road
which leads to Mr.. Tippett's store.
The shot, witness was satisfied, was fired
from behind. When he first looked at the
body he was under the impression that the
wound had been inflicted with blunt in
strument, and 1t was not until after the
autopsy was begun that he discovered trat
a gunshot wound had been inflicted. The
shot was fired at close range.
The piece of the skull that looked as If
it had been cut off with a Ratchet was
more than three inches long. 1t had been
pressed into the brain.
Did the skull look as If it had moved
after the wound was inf1icted?" asked the
states attorney.
mo, sir"
was there any evidence of a struggle?"
None whatever. Death was no doubt
inStaneouS.
DR.. Spencer Testiaes.
Dr. Ernest Spencer. who assisted in the
autopsy, was also examined. He said that
about daybreak on the morning after the
tragedy he was called to the house. He
was satisfied that the man had been lying
on his side, and, being killed instantly, his
muscles relaxed and his body turned over
on its back.
Counsel for the prisoner produced a dia-
gram of the room, and witness explained
the position of the bed and windows.
Doctor" said the states attorney, "can
you tell about the size of the shot YOU
found?'
II think they were tours and sixes," he
answered.
fare any Of them duck shot?"
"Fours are about the size that are used
for ducks"
What was the condition Of the shot?"
"They were mostly mashed or broken"
Some shot shown the witness he said re-
sembled those taken from the dead mans
head.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-09-04


In the September Review of Re-
views the editor discusses different
phases Of the presidential campaign
especially the revolt Of the gold
standard Democrats, the attitude of
Eastern wage-earners toward Mr..
Bryan, and the spread of free-silver
doctrine among the farmers. An.
other important topic Of discussion in
the department of 1.-THE Progress of
the World' is Lord Salisbury's Ven
czuelan proposition, in connection
with the general scheme for u perm
anent tribunal of arbitration. The
editor also covers most of the strik-
ing deyelopements Of the month In
British and European politics.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-09-04

80
up the contest prices must rule low.
Back Of this main cause Is the furth-
er, fact that ID the past twenty years
the cost Of growing and handling
wheat has been much reduced. SO
that q; smaller selling value may re.
present as great q profit as vas secur-
ed when prices and cost of produc-
tion were each higher.
On. account Ut the lacksof uniform
ity and certainty in,the various esti-
mates Of the worlds wheat crop it Is
not possible to determine accurately
just how much production has increas-
ed In the past twenty-five years.
Neither is it necessary, az the COM
mercial value is determined by the
commercial supply, and this CONNER
cial supply IS practically the amount
exported. by the four great producers.
Again adopting our live year periods
1t appears that the average annual
contributions Of the four countries,
going to supply the wants Of import
ing Europe, has been:
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-09-04
IbI1MBISA, ND, FRIDAY. SEE TFsNdBER z, 1se,

Il a
plus must be marketed abroad. The
price at which this surplus can be sold
fixes the price of the whole crop when,
as In this case, the surplus is an Inn
.portant part Of the whole production.
The changes in export prices are,
therefore, an accurate index OF the
changes In domestic prices. En- order
to avoid minor fluctuations caused by
matters of no permanent Importance,
! give below the average export price
Of wheat In five-year periods. begin
ming with 1868, 80 that the first period
covers the period up to and immedi-
ately preceding the ''crime Of 1879, = .
while the second period covers the Eve
years Immediately following. During
the years 1868 to 1879 inclusive, the
period OF deprecated paper money the
prices given are in this debased cur
rency.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-09-04
out gold, but eysh the gold standard
countries canndl get along without
sllyer,mW =. Rryan, at Syracuse

out gold, but sevh the gold standard
countries canndl get along without
silver, w. ]. Kryan, az Syracuse
Aug. 10Th. q
We copy this much Of Mr.. Bryan's
speech been use shows what his an
Iswer isto his s,listingutshed oppoti-
Ient !. Ashe dtfssnot deny the tact
stated. that silIer circulates in all
gold counties ard that gold does not
circulate In silver countries" but ac-
cepts II ms y fact and uses IL as q
promise for an Argument Ia answer.
The argumens|is certainly pecul-
lar, and Is to theeffect that II there
were no silver, Ahe whole system"
I'VE suppose 1t means the commercial
system) Of the wYrld would fall.
Now 1t isa his |orical fact that all
Christendom, many times, in by gone
centuries has BEEN at times, without
silver or gold so fkr as commerce was
concerned. And from 1861 to 1873,
the United Statey had no silver, no
gold, and even nS copper circulating
as currency In commerce, and ia the
meantime, we had q great
war, with all its disadvantages and
losses and yet our 'systemn has con-
tinued to "stand|' and our nation has
enjoyed unparalleled prosperity.
1t the ar0umHht Oft Mr.. Brvan is
correct, its logical conclusion is that
IL a kind Providence had not put sill
YER In the ground, this world would
have been tee total failure. But
what becomes OF the populist doctrine
Of irredeemable paper money, which
they claim can easily take the place
Of both silver-and gold and be much
better than either? Mr.. Bryanseems
to have forgotten this party Of the
second part, and their substitute for
silver. for which he says nothing can
be substituted.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-09-04

(The figures are Official with the ex-
ception Of the three foreign countries
after 1891, when commercial data are
used.
Taken with the table Of our wheat
export values before given, it will be
seen that the highest price was In
1882. India was not then serious
competitor, and that period covers an
abnormal demand following the crop
failures in Western Europe and the
Turco- Russian war. In the next per-
iod there was q return OF normal con-
ditions, and with India's appearance
as an Import factor there is a drop Of
10 cents par bushel. The next period
marks the first important appearance
pf: pf:1sfkentfte and the drop of SCENTS
would have been greater but ror the
Russian crop failure Of 1891.
The drop Of 20.5 cents in the last
period, the fall which has SO burdened
our wheat growers and which yetrests
upon them, needs no explanation.
The table speaks for itself. Argentine,
from u country almost unknown to
wheat merchants, sprang ut one bound
into the front rank, and her shipments
for those years average AZ, ,OOO. 900, and
ia one year of the three equalled CO.,
100000. This sudden deprivation of
the older countries Of SO large a share
OF their market. without any chance
for corresponding reduction in their
own exportable surplus, is responsible
for the present position of the wheat
trade of the world.
Trusting that I have made it clear
to you that the price of wheat, like
the price Of silver and other commod-
ity. depends upon supply and demand,
and that the showing that has carried
the price of wheat up while at the
same time lack of demand was carry
Ing silver down, is satisfactory.
I am truly yours,
Il. w. SNOW.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-09-04
GOOD NEWS.

The first campaign gun was sounded
last Tuesday from the Green Noun.
tain state, and 1t was u loud one for
the republicans. When q little state
like Vermont can roll up . republican
gain o. over 10000, larger than ever
known In the history Of the state, 1t
is good sign.
Names election comes of on the
18th inst, and We are likely to hear
surprising news for repudiationists.