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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08
Miss Mary Julia Baldwin.

Probably no death which could have
in Staunton has caused 80
much genuine sorrow here or abroad
as the death Of Miss Mary Julia Bald
win. Throughout wide realm her
influence has manifested itself. many
women of this nation have been eie-
waited by her teaching and example;
her softening and refining influence
has been so rooted in the character OF
those who after their days at school
ended. went out to teach. or become
the heads of households, that they Will
carry that influence through life and
transmit it to their children and child
ren's children. Many remember the
Augusta Female Seminary as 1t was
when she took it in charge, all OF us
know it as it exists today. 10 have
built the present splendid edifice upon
the foundation of the little unpatron-
| lied school entrusted to her, Is the
highest tribute that could be paid to
the genius, and power, and worth OF
the woman who has at last rested from
her labors, and to whose memory we
pay this humble tribute.
/ We venture that no teacher in the
land ever possessed more fully the con-
fidence of her pupils, none ever COM
manded more certainly their respect,
and of the thousands who came and
went, not one but bore for her the sin
cerest affection, and with many she
was loved to the verge of alteration.
4 The set and answering purpose OF
i Miss Baldwin in making hers the peer,
il not the superior, of any female col
i Iege in the land was never absent. 1t
was visible in the comforts added to
the buildings and grounds, the con-
i yeniences in the study halls and vari-
GUS departments, the careful attention
given in the selection of teachers, the
broadening from time to time OF the
curriculum, and the determination at
all times and under all circumstances
to purify, elevate. and strengthen, the
| moral surroundings and tone OF the
, institution. In bringing these to
, standard of which she must have beer
. justly proud, she had spent her life
, and having beheld the fruition of hel
llabors, her aims and her hopes, she fel
asleep.
At the quiet grave in Thornros'
cemetery marble shaft will stand t.
8 mark the spot where her mortal bod.
. rests, but the monument to her immor
! tality will be found in the schoo
' rooms at the seminary she SO mucl
loved. in the hearts of those whom sh
, taught, and in the affection of all VIII
! knew her.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08
We Want More Business.

We are anxious that citizens of the
United States should own more mer-
chant steamers, in order that there
may be the means for the further en-
ployment of American labor, and an
increased use for American capital. But
more especially that there may be fur
ther developed or brought within the
range of active business the great and
many natural resources of the country.
1t will be acknowledged that during
the past twenty five years the
demand for manufactured con2modi-
ties in the United States has been
greater than the productive capacity,
and factories of one sort and another
have been started to supply that
demand. A demand, it we're we'll to
remember, which has been stimulated
lin no small degree-by the enormous
immigration. But circumstances have
already, and are every day rapidly
changing. Instead of being a large
importer of foreign products the Uni
ted States has actually and undeniably
become d seller and exporter of the
self same commodities she once i'm
ported, and is now urgently in need OF
customers and trade. If the question
be asked-Why cannot the United
States export more coal, iron, steel,
ores, etc. practical answer is, the
ocean freights prevent. And it is quite
easy to understand the reason why
this state of affairs must continue,
when it is explained that each vessel,
no matter whether shs be ma
tive or foreign, which comes to a
United States port without cargo,
must necessarily to get even, make on
the cargo she takes away an extra
price. Aud as an actual Instance We
| would mention that a steamship OF
| 5000 tons burlben, without any cargo
and therefore easier TO propel, costs
about $4,000 to bring across the Allan
tic from Liverpool. clearly this money
must be repaid by the freight charge
or earnings on the return voyage
Readers may ask does the American OF
the foreigner pay this extra? We EN-
phatically answer, the American pays
| it. And this charge which falls or
the United States citizen or farmer il
only one of the many indirect and in
lcreasiug taxes. burdens, or whatever
else any one chooses to call the barri
ers ass4i.,st trade imposed on q suffer
| ing people,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08
GRAIN TRADE AND CROPS.
The Cincinnati Price-Current of last

The CIQClnnaC1 frlc0-CuFFouG OF la6C
Thursday says
The past week has been generally ia
vorable for the seasonable progress of
the corn crop, which is getting into
more assuring conditions, although the
drawbacks with which it has been con-
fronted are far from being removed,
outside of limited areas, where espe-
cially plopitious conditions have pre-
vailed. This is the case in portions OF
the Lower Missouri valley region and
contiguous country, and to more or
less extent elsewhere. The chances for
the crop have improved.
The cool weather which prevailed
during May and into June delayed the
ripening process of winter wheat. and
favored the outcome in regard to yield
and quality of the grain, 30 that aside
from what bad weather conditions in
cident to the harvest period may do in
injury to the quality the results will
go decidedly beyond what was general
ly calculated on two months ago, and
even later.
The conditions attending the North
western wheat crops have for the most
part been favorable, and high expec-
tations in this respect are being en-
couraged. 1t therefore seems to be
within reason to recognize the present
situation as implying possible total
crop of 100000 bushels, and OF a
much better average quality than last
year, if not hereafter disturbed by
weather conditions.
The good quality of wheat this sea-
son, if present indications be realized,
| will serve to make farmers little more
conservative in selling. On the other
hand, the good prices likely to prevail
early will encourage free offerings; but
the winter wheat millers. now await
ing the movement of new crop grain,
will have to bear in mind that the
spring crop promises q great yield in
the Northwest, to be moved little
later, and unless the winter wheat be
secured on a seemingly low basis the
later competition from the Northwest
will prove seriously embarrassing to
those who have accumulated stocks OF
winter grain on the higher basis.
Chicago prices of grain while display
ling about the usual daily changes dur
ing the week have disclosed no radlca
|shifting of position or tendency. The
conviction that millers will be eager
buyers OF the early offerings of whea,
iadds strength to speculative sentiment
to some extent. On the other hane
dealers in actual grain are looking TO-
considerable reduction in prices as thu
grain begins to move freely.
July wheat at Chicago closed 4sc be
low the highest point of the week, J.
above the lowest point, and &c lowe
than week ago.
: Corn at Chicago for July closed Z
below the highest point of the week
, at the lowest point of the week
the same as the close a week ago
Wheat receipts at primary market
; were 1 .565, 900 bushels for the weel
against 1.405.000 the preceding weel
and 2,678, 600 last year.
Corn receipts were 8, $4,000 bushels
against 3,611 900 the preceding week
and 1850. 900 last year.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08

The strike, says the Neaos, aoaH aUord
the country another lesson IN that an
fathomabze problem the labor question.
The Nea0s should remember that the
problem is not so unfathomable. Set
tie the money question and the labor
question will improve. Open our ports
to the markets of the world and the
question will settle itself. Both of the
above causes go direful to the laborer
the Neaos helped bring about, and ii
should not complain of its handiwork
Force upon this country gold stand
ard and at the same time prohibitive
tariff, and for the general good OF its
people it would be better to blow it uI
with dynamite.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08
THURSDAY. JULY 8.
CAMPAIGN OFFER.

From now until after the Guberna-
torial election on the 9th of November,
this paper will be found abreast OF the
political issues, and in full sympathy
with the fight for improved conditions.
Those who wish to aid in this cause
and to have the latest and most relia-
BILE news of the campaign should sup
ply themselves with a copy. We will
mail to any address from now until the
10Th day of November copy of the
SPECTATOR INDICATOR for % cents.
This will include the election returns.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08

There is more catarrh in this section
of the country than all other diseases
put together. and until the last few
years was supposed to be incurabie.
For great many years doctors pro
nounced it a local disease, and pre-
scribed local remedies, and by con-
slant failing to cure with local treat
ment. pronounced it incurable. Science
aas proven catarrh to be a constitu-
tional disease, and therefore requires
constitutional treatment. Hairs Ca
tarrh Cure. manufactured by F. J.
Cheney & Co.. Toledo, O., is the only
CONSTITUTIONAL cure on the market. 1t
ia taken Internally in doses from ten
drops to teaspoonfnl 1t acts direct +.
Of the system. They offer one hundred
dollars for any case it fails to cure
Send for circulars and testimonials.
Address 10000
F. J. CHENEY y CO.,
Toledo, Ohio.
rSold by Druggists, 76cs
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08

Both the Staunton Daily NeaOs and
the Richmond Times are warning the
gold Democrats to be very careful
about participating in any primaries
or conventions lest they bind them
selves to support the platform adopted.
Now this is the merest twaddle. They
we're bound last fall to support the
Chicago nominees by all known party
rules, and by all the honor that binds
anybody in party politics. But they
didn't do it. Why need they be afralo
now? There is no law against history
repeating itself.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08
A Bullet Proof Skull.

SACRAMENTO, CAL, Jnly 4-Cbas.
Yates, Hawaiiao. wflo conducts q sa.
loon In this city. was shot yesterday by
an enraged colorad woman. The Shot
was fired directly fsom anove at dis
tance OF q few feet, and the bullet,
which was "A calibre. was fattened on
top Of Yates skri 10 the tbinness of q
dime. Yates Went back to his place Of
business and t. night nothing of the
incident. The woman was arrested,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ StauntOn, Va, June 23rd, 1897.
BENJAMIN W. Downing's cred's.
vs..
DOwnings Admir-, &C.
All persons interested in the above cause
will TAKE NOTICE, that in pursuance of a de-
cree of the circuit court of Augusta comfy
entered in said cause on May rs, 1897, shall at
my office in StauntOn, Va, on
Friday, the asd day of July, 1897,
proceed to take the following accounts:
1st The real and personal estate Of which
Benjamin w. Downing died, seized, in the
State of Virginia.
I'd. The fee simple and annual rental value
of the said real estate.
Sd. The debts of BENJAMIN W. DOwning'S
estate in the order OF priority.
4th. The transactions OF Henry L. Carr,
admir- C. t. a. of said Downing, decd.
9TH. Any other matters, etc.
K. E. r. NELSON,
Comm'r in Chancery.
II. W. Holt, d. q. jun "a 1t
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08
A RumOr.

Another rumor is afioat says the
Petersburg Progress, to the effect that
an arrangement had been reached be
tween Maj. Tyler and Mr.. Ellyson,
whereby the latter was to be given the
nomination for Lieutenant Governor
and that when the question Of electing
a senator to succeed Hon. Thos. s.
Martin came up, Mr.. Ellyson was to bs
pushed vigorously for this position and
was to be supported by Maj. Tyler's
friends in the Southwest.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08

Even the Richmond Times admits
that it is probable Ohio may go for
free silver. On the silver question this
is the nearest the facts the Times ever
got
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08

At Lambert's Point last week the
Norfolk s. Western Ry. cut the wages
of its men in the shops from 40 to 20
per cent, the largest cut ever made.
Had Bryan been elected there might
have been some excuse for this, but we
don't understand it in the midst of all
this prosperity.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08

We are glad to be informed by our
gold bug contemporaries that there are
many unmistakable signs OF business
Improvement. but we are sorry to know
as matter of fact that there are many
more unmistakable signs Of harder
times,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08
eightcent's.

All Canton turned out to see Hon.
VIM. Mckinley when he went 70 his
old n0me last week. This included all
the idle worKmea who for some time
have suffered from chronie- case of,
fI1rned ont
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08

Since the Hon. Horace Boies has
left the Democratic party he has look
ed backward and is surprised to find
that the party is neither heart broken,
nor gone wholly to pieces.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08

There is much credit due Senator
Daniel for keeping the tax on tobacco
down to cents in the Dingley bill. A
great effort was made to raise it to
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08

r. w. Cardwell was released on Wed
nesday from the penitentiary, where
he had just served a two years term fer
permitting Sam Nelson to overdraw
his account with the State Bank.
Cardwell was a bookkeeper In that In
stitution.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08

Prosperity, like Gen. Ben. Butler at
Dutch Gap, has been bottled up. and
nobody with corkscrew seems to be
aboard the train.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08

TIC MISUNDERSTANDING OF a most suit
l. able nature for the establishment OF a
school located at Huntersville. Pocahontas
county, W. Va. are for rent or sale. The peo-
pie are prosperous and it Is splendid oppor-
tuntty for any enterprising teacher. For fur
Their particulars, address this Once.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08

By a vote of 2S5 to 70 Buena Vista
voted herself to be q dry toaOn. Ii
there ever was any doubt about the
fact. we suppose this vote settles it.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08

1t is now proposed to fit up railway
cars to be known as ''chapel cars"
where the itinerant preacher may hold
services as the train speeds. What ad-
ditional sin has the travelling public
committed that it should be thus affiict
ed. and why should railroad travel be
made lighter than it has been2
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08

Bots is evidently convinced that
Palmer and Buckner will both be in
their graves before the next presiden-
tial campaign, and that he may on
that account secure the support of
their party as candidate for the pres
idency. The chances are certainly in
his favor since his late treatise on
money.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08

Newspapers are sometimes ike
bands, one makes music and another
tOOtS
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08

Everything in the known world Is
now severely taxed except the surplus
income of the rich.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08

Another great coal strike is now on
in w. Va. and other portions of the
United States The wages of the min
ers have been cut in order to give the
owners a larger profit and the men
have quit. Does anybody see a refu
tation of tire arguments CT Mr.. Bryan
il tnis condition OF affairs?
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08

There may be criticism of some of
those who were not exactly in favor of
unlimited silver coinage at 16 to last
fall, in voting for Bryan. but it should
aided in the election OF men who are
today framing bill! which is intended
to be, and from the beginning was
bent on being the greatest robbery
that ever cursed nation. Free silver
by the side of it, is as mustard seed
to the moon.
The Argus begins one Of its leading
editorials this week with "Space in the
editorial columns of the SPECTATOR
AND ,VINDICAToR must be utterly
worthless when given up to comment
on our having said the Roman Band
would toot at lawn party at Mt. Sid
ney." Space is generally worthless,
what fills space is valuable, with the
notable exception of what fills the col
umns Of the - of the = of our con-
temporary.
As soon as the Dingley bill becomes
a law any poor man who builds house
will find his window glass nearly II not
quite doubled in price. A window
which would now cost $1.50 will cost
from 81 rs to SO Tin for his spouting
and paints and many other things
will be increased wonderfully. This it
must be remembered is not done to
raise revenue for the government-~for
nothing manufactured in the United
States PAYS anything into the govern
ment treasury save tobacco, beer and
whiskey-but to repay those who sub
scriheh IN tie election fund last year
TO hatr s'lress the poor, with the rich
HAL gold standard.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08
IF CLOCKS
O>O>O>O>o>O<
COULD TALK
0~O10Ho%o>e>O>0>

What lot of queer stories would
be given to the world What a
tale the mantel clock in the par.
lor could tell, of counting and
quarreling, and kissing and max
ing up. What lot of good din
ners the dining room clock has
seen eaten with never mouthful
for itself. To be sure all we'll
behaved clocks hold their hands
before their faces, but they see
everything just the same. We
have a collection of well-behaved
and handsome clocks that always
tell the truth about time and tell
nothing else. If your clock is
out of order let us send for 1t and
put it in thorough order.
SWITzER & GRUbERI,
Observation-Disclosures
JEWELLERS,
6%e>0%0~S>0%
No. RE. Main ST. New Marquis Building.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08

The Culpeper farmers report the
Weld from their wheat crop as beyond
their expectations.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08

NEIRGINIA:-In the Clerks Office OF the Cir
" cult Court of Augusta county, the 18th
day of June, 1897.
Peter JONES' Plaintiff,
vs..
Matte Jones, Defendant
In Chancery.
The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce
O. UincllO matrimOnii from the defendant Mat
tie Jones.
And it appearing from affidavit filed that
the defendant is nonresident of the State of
Virginia. it is ordered that she appear here
within fifteen daHs after due publication here
of and do what is necessary to protect her in
terest in this suit.
A cOpy-teste,
Jos r. WOODWARD Clerk.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08

j. N. QUAHLES.
Commissioner In Chancery
of the Cir. CT. OF Augusta Co.
Blease s. Perry, p.q. Jul 2-4t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-30
An Inexpcnsivc Tour.

The personally conducted tours operated by
the Royal Blue Line afford an opportunity for
visit 20 Washington under the most favor
able conditions ANA at n minimum Of expense.
The parties start February 20, March Is
April and May 4. The rate of s27 from Prov
idcnce pays for transportation TO Washington
and return, saterooms, meals en- ronte. trans
fers. five days AZ Riggs Honse, Fblitt House
or WIZARDS, side trip 10 Alexandria and
Mount Vernon. stop at Philadelphia and
privilege Of remaining over in New York as
long rs desired. special inauguration
Tour" has been arranged for March . snd
two tours 20 Old Point Cou fort and Washing
ton will leave March o and April 10. Illus
traied itineraries and further information can
be obtained from a. j. Simmons, N. E. A., 2ii
Washington street Boston, or w. II. Church
or Z. q. Windsor, ticket agents, Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-30

Ten Eyck the young amateur sculler Of
Worcester, who is talking OF going TO
England TO row in the Henley regatta, Is
a very fast ice skater. 1t is reported that
he can cover o mile in good time, having
shown II on Lske Quinsigsmond. tie il
pretty fat just now, but can e,sily train
down to racing form.
An admirer of len Eyck from wor-
cestcr, suggested that a mstch race
bstween len Eyck and Bob Warner be
arranged at O distance of one milo. Joe
finneran, late of tie Wood lslsnd Park
gymuesium. ssid ne believed there would
he no di itficulty, 50 far ~ Warner was
concerned. in msking a match such rs Is
proposed.
warner is prepared to meet sny amateur
skater in New England for suitable
prize. All that remains is for the Ten
Eyck side to agree to n match. Friends
of Warner will back him to win for bit
OF money.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-30
FROM PLEASANT PEOPLE
Come Kind Words That Smooth the
PATHWAY.

In letter from Mrs. Charles Kniclserbocker
Of jackson, Mich, whose connection with the
celebrated cook book entitled "Gleanings
From Home and Field" is well known, she
was kind enough to say by letter to the Pos
tum Cereal Co., Lim., of Battle Creek, Mich. /:
II have finally found something to take the
place of coffee in your Postum Cereal You
have good thing that thousands of people
have been needing and wishing for, drink
to take place OF coffee, which TO them Is poi
son, though delicious and so hard to give
up. speak from experience "
Mrs. Glass of Spencer, Iowa, writes: "Our
grocer has ordered the Postum Cereal from
Des Moines and we like it well, and many are
trying 1t.
1T is meat and drink TO our bodies and sat
isfaction to our souls and conscience. because
we realize it is not only harmless, but is nour-
ishing."
Willy grocers sometimes work in cheap i'm
itations Of Postum Cereal coffee il the GUS
toner will stand it.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-30
VICTIM OF BLIZZARD.
Aged Man. with Broken Hip, Exposed
For Thirty Hours.


Quincy, Mass. Jan. S0.-John ID. WILL
liams. aged about 60. and belonging in
Boston, was taken in a dying condition
from an old hut near the beach between
Quincy and Houghs Neck yesterday af-
ternoon He died at the city hospital a
few hours later.
Mr.. Williams was an agent for the
Adams shore Land company. a syndl-
cate which controls q large tract of land
along the water front, near German
town. and II was while looking over this
property that he met with fatal acci-
dent.
Thursday morning just as the bliz-
zard began. Mr.. williams. while walk
ing over the property OF the land COM
pany, fell and broke his hip. Ho was
over mile from the nearest house. and,
being unable TO reach the highway. he
crawled into an old hut. i'm hopes OF
escaping the storm. He reached the
door of the hut. but did not have
strength enough TO close the door. and
all day long the snow blew in through
the open doorway, covering the helpless
old man. During the night. the cold
became intense, and both his feet were
frozen.
When found, Mr.. Williams had been
suffering 30 hours. He was conscious
when discovered and told OF his suffer-
Ing.