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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-05
Mckinney Stnpidlty.


The appointment by President Nc
kinley of negro to be United States
District Marshal of Georgia is a revi-
val OF that desire which was so preva-
lent after the war and which has filed
the bosom of such men as Mckinley
since, of humbling the Southern PEG
pie. Tt is born of bitter sectional
hatred and ig calculated to do ths
negro no good, but to make MCKINLEY
and his. ilk despised. The appointment
has In it no element which can com
mend it. 1t is not good politics, it adds
nothing OF strength to the public SER
vice, it does not lower the white PEG
pie at VIII ON it is aimed, nor does it
elevate in social, intellectual or moral
tone the negroes of that State, to
whom the bone has been given. It is
to stir up strife, to draw the
color line closer and to put the white
people on the side of that party which
does not rub such nauseous doses right
under their noses. It is a glorious
thing, however. from q Democratic
1t is the negro who has
and braced up and held
intact that party in the South. Take
away the negro and the assertion has
been made and is doubtless true, that
The white people would have been
irawn hither and thither as their finan- |
Hal interests dictated, and not have
been driven away from the Republican |
party by the fear of negro domination.
t seems certain that Mckinley is fast
approaching that degree of scintilat-
ng stupidity as President, which gave
UGH marked noteriety and distinction
o his career as Governor of Ohio.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-05
Money stolen to Pay a Debt.

The Republicans have no further
excuses if times remain hard. The,
have done for the country what thei1
consciences dictated as the best, they
say. They were put in power on q
monetary issue and side tracked it TO,
tax measure. In this they had the
example of their predecessor, Cleve-
land. who was elected on a platform
pledged to a tariff reduction, but side
tracked it for monetary measure
which well nigh bankrupted the coun-
try. They are not alone we see in DO
litical perfidy, sc far as platform goes,
and in no sense have they proven per-
fidious to any promises they made to
those who furnished the money to cor
rupt the last election. The boldness
with which they have taxed the peo-
pie TO repay the politicians the debt in.
CURED, is marvellous. In brazenness it
has no equal in political history. 1t
has been the most daring deed ever
enacted in modern times. There has
been 70 period in she bistory OF the
nations when such treacher,, to the
people for the benefit of the fawners
and favorites, would have ended in
the headsman's axe falling upon the
necks of every leader in this mighty
robbery. There has been no excuse
for the IN illions given the Sugar Trust
They were millionaires when the cam,
paign began and ended, there was no
danger OF their industries perishing,
there was no State or National good to
be accomplished 10y the increase, their
profits last year under the existing
laws had been enormous, and the only
excuse or reason offered for the special
legislation in their behalf is that they
helped the Republican party into
power and the party must repay them
the money spent in so doing. Was
there ever upon earth such b old, bare
'aced robbery, and will the people
suffer such and let the robbers 90 .un-
vhipt of Justice? Here is sugar which
S nearly as essential to the table of |
very living human in this land as |
alt or water, raised one cent per pound |
~ this Dingley bill for no reason that |
has ever offered, save aud
kept that the Republican party is
aging back the money the Sugar
rust expended for it last year. II the
people are so blind or indiff-
rent to their interests as not to resent
his, then should we become serfs and
laves in name as in deed. We should
g worked under the goad and lash
ntIl our eyes are opened and we de-
ermine to become free men.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-05

Judges Golf and Morris, of the Uni.
ted States Circuit Court, handed down
an opinion in Baltimore, in which the
petition filed by the Johns Hopkins
University, asking the court to compel
Receivers Cowen and Murray to pay
the interest upon the So, 900. 600 of first
preferred stock of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company. is denied and
dismissed. The court held that the
position of the preferred stockholders
was subordinate to that of the mort
gage bonhholders.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-05
Wheat.

We rejoice to report that there is
nothing SO far to indicate anything
but better prices for wheat. 1t has
remained strong, and has risen every
day. At Baltimore the price was Sac
Tuesday. In San Francisco the mar
ket was wild and speculation ran Dec.
options to $1.474 and May 81 .4Sa. There
may yet be dollar wheat" here. Ger
tainly there is no fear of a break and
everything is favorable.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-05
CAMPAIGN 0EEER.

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 copy. We will
mail to any address from now until the
18th day of November copy of the
SPECTATOR INDICATOR for IS cents.
This will include the election returns.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-05
Connection with the N. l. W.

A connection with the Norfolk &
Western for Staunton has been long
desired by Staunton. Our people re-
member when that road was building
that Col. U. L. Boyce came to this citv
ana asked few concessions of the city
fathers, which. if granted, he assured
them would insure the building Of the
road by this point. They also remep-
Der that Col. Boyce was met here by
the representatives of the B. & o. with
Mr.. John K. Cowan at their head, and
the scheme was poopooed, the ability
OF the Shenandoah Valley road was
belittled and go thoroughly was this
city then under the ownership of the
b. q .. that it would scarcely give a
respectful hearing to Col. Boyce. AT
that day it seemed to be the idea that
the only railroad in the world was the
b. " 0. 1t could get any thing it want
ed, and it got right which our people
have groaAed under ever since it reach
ed here, to-wit: the grade crossing ST
the arch bridge. This was a conces-
sion that should never have been made
and everybody now knows it. But
this is diverging. Col. Boyce could
get no concessions. The B. & o. peo
pie went home happy. Col. Boyce
went away disgusted, and Staunton
has suffered the blight of the indiscre
tion ever since. Now things have
changed, our eyes have been opened
and we would like to have the Norfolk
y Western. We suggest the following:
suppose. the N. & W.. should connect
With the f. Il .. at Greenyille by the
building OF enc mile of road then
a traffic arrangement to Viewers
}ave, then leave the B. s. o. and strike
heir main line at Grottoes, distance
i miles. Would not this give the de-
ired facilities to the road and the city?
he N. d W. is not a competitor of the
) u o., they are on good terms aud |,
ars are transferred at Snepherdstownl
rom the j.. & o. to the N. s. w. now
nder the rpost amicable arrangement. ,
Re throw ous this suggestion, and ali
Measurement OF the distance will con-
nee ~, body that there is but littleI
i.ereuss l,etween eoiuiig by Stann-l
q or by Basic.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-05

Col. Fred. D. Grant withdrew from
the Board of Police Commissioners of
New York, because the processes of
discovering crime were too low to be
sanctioned by a decent man. Ere
quently the detective participated in
the crime for which the accused was
convicted.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-05

The Harrisonburg and Winchester
Fire Companies have created little
blaze, growing out of the incivilties
OF Winchester during their reject meet.
1t is hardly likely that there will be
more than a few sparks, certainly not
big blaze on account of the affair,
and they can control it any time by
calling out their respective companies
and turning on the hose.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-05

The Sugar Trust has given bond
and security to furnish as much cor
ruption fund next time as it did last,
provided there is anything left Of the
Republican party then.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-05
September LIST, 1897.

+ COMMISSIONERS OFFICE
~ Staunton, Va, July 2S 1897.
Catherine CRISIS Ex'tor,
VS..
Ktttie j. Humphreys, &c.
All parties interested in the above entitled
cause pending in chancery in the circuit court
OF Augusta county, virginia, TAKE NOTICE.
that 1, pursuant to a decree entered in said
cause on the l4th day OF May, 1897, shall at my
office In the city OF Staunton, Va, on
Saturday, the 2Sth day OF August. 1897.
proceed to ascertain, state and settle the fol-
lowing accounts:
1 It,. An account of the transactions of J.
FRANK Wilson, executor OF Catherine Crjst
decd. ''
I'd Whether or not the requests under the
second and third clauses of the will of said de-
cedent are sufficiently definite: ana whether
there Is any legally authorized hand to receive
the said requests, so as to enable tn executor
to.pay them over for the uses and purposes
in the will.
3D. ANY other matters deemed pertinent to
be stated by myself or that NAV be REQUIRED
10 De stated by any party in interest:
j. M. QUARLES
Com. in Ch'y. o. Cir. Ct. of
r. w. Crowder, p. q. Augusta Co.
jul 294t
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-05
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
" Sfanntnn I,,1x- u

r COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ Staunton, Va, July q, 1887.
Craig. W. E.
Valley Medical and Chemical Institute of vir-
ginia, &c.
All persons interested in the above causa
VIII TAKE NOTICE, that in pursuance of a de-
cree of the Court Of Hastings for the CITY of
S Sta entered in said cause ON Nav It'll
1877, snail at my ohice In Staunton, Va, on
Monday, the s3rd day of August, 1897.
proceed to take the following accounts.
ISL. An account Of the subscribed cantte,
STOCK OF the Valley Medical and Chemical IN
stitute OF virginia; the par value of its shares.
Inc names OF ITS subscribers; and the amounts
severaiiy subscribed, together with what nav
ments, il any, have been made. p"'
md. An account of the debts against tho
"aney medical and Chemical Institute
y, oru: An account of the interest of p n
trout In the Judgment in favor of w. II. Craia
asserted In the billt1l in this cause.
4tn; ANY other matters deemed pertinent hv
said Commissioner or required to be stated ~
any party in interest. w
JOS. A. GLASGOW,
Patrick tS Gordon, D. a. -
july 22-4ts
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-05

The appointments by Speaker Reed
of Gen. Jas. A. Walker, the gallant
ex-Commander OF the famous Stone
wall Brigage, as Chairman of Elections
Committee No, 8, is very gratifying to
the Repu blicans of Virginia. Gen.
Walker is brave, honest and true, and
will make an able and impartial chair
man. He succeeds Mccall OF Mass,
who SO basely betrayed his trust in the
case of Yost VS.. Tucker.-Spiris of the
Valley.
Will our Republican friends never
get through ranging about the be-
trayal OF trust? Put not your trust in
princes, saith the scriptures; but then
the inspired writer had not heard of
Gen. Jim, or he would have said put
your trust in him He is "honest and
true.".
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-05

Judging from the tone OF our Kepub-
ican exchanges everything done by
Mr.. Mckinley is particularly crafty
tying. Gen. Walker was appointed
chairman of an election committee.
This was decidedly the thing Jim
Brady was made collector for the East
ern District Of Virginia, this is spoken
Of as just too too. Couple these God
sends with the tariff and not only the
Republicans, but also the Democrat
ill thank heaven-that it's no worse.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-05

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" StauntOn, Va, July 81, 1897
Lorenzo Glover's Creditors,
VS..
Lorenzo Glover, ct ais.
All parties interested In the above styled
cause now pending in the circuit court for the
county of Augusta, TAKE NOTICE, that pur-
surnt to decree of said court entered in said
ton, Va, on
September End, 1897.
proceed to ascertain and report:
l. The real estate owned by Lorenzo Glow
er, the nature and cSndf; ion of the title there
to and its annual rental and fee simple yalne
z. The liens thereon in the order of their
priority
g. Any other matters deemed pertinent etc
HENRY ". HOLT,
jul 94t
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-05
TRUSTEES SALE
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
Near Staunton, Va.

by virtue of deed Of trust executed to the
the 18th, day Of August 1894, of record in the
tlerh's Office of the County Court Of Augusta
county, default having been made in the paw
been requested SO to do by the beneflciarv
therein, I will proceed to sell at public auction
to the highest bidder, in front of the court
house in Staunton, Virginia. on
Monday. the 30th day of August, 1897,
at IL NJ, that certain tract OF land situated in
Augusta county, near the city of Staunton
owned by the said W. D. White, which was SET
aside to him by the Circuit Court Of Augusta
county in the ehancery cause Of W. d. White
VS., Juliet o. White, said tract containing II
acres and rood more or less.
TERMS OF SALE.
terms OF section 2tA2 of the code OF 1887
JOS. A. GLASGOW,
july nm gfustee.l
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-05
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
- Staunton, Va, July 9th, 1897.

+ COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
Staunton. Va, July 9th, 1897.
Curry & Glenn,
VS..
Nettie A. Rankin, ct ais.
All parties interested in the above STYLED
cause now pending in the circuit court for the
county OF augusta, TAKE NOTICE, that pur-
Suant TO decree of said court entered in said
cause May L. 1897, shall at my ONCE in Staun-
ton, Va, on
September LIST, 1897,
proceed to ascertain and report:
L. whether he deed of date Feb. 49, 'G by
Wnlcn Nett1e A, Rankin conveyed all her real
ana personal property in the bill mentioned
70 jacob Andes, Trustee, to secure l. N Grove
the payment Of 81 900 was voluntary or fraud.
ulent as to the debt Of the plaintifrs' aud
whether the same should be set aside and an
nulied so Tar as the plaintiffs debt is Concern
ed and whether said real estate should be
debt.
q The nature and condition Of the title to
said real estate, its fee simple and annual
rental value.
= The liens binding the same in the order
OF their priority.
l. Any other matters deemed pertinent, etc.
HENRY W. HOLT,
1uI@9-4b Commissioner,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-05

Those who seek gold in the Klondyke
may be truthfully said to be following
q cold trail.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-05

w 4 NTEn A FARM, for term of
w AN Il ILL one year or more A
nDeral rent will be paid. Renter will furnish
STOCK and farm implements. zoo acres or up
ward preferred. Write at once or call upon
HI. M. SITES,
Fl. Defiance, Augusta Co., Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-05

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
Staunton. Va, July 10th, 1897.
Bell, etc.
VS..
Tapp's Heirs, etc.
All persons interested in the above styled
suance OF decree of the Court of Hustip gs for
Gne Guy or Sta.inton, entered in said cause on
Va, on
Friday. August 18th, 1897.
proceed to stete an account showing
ISL: The transactions OF r. p. Bell. Eeceiver
ana Commissioners with the fund In this causes
Snd The distributes and heirs-at. Ia w vet
unascertained. who are entitled to share in
the fund and their respective shares -
h. X. NELSON.
Commissioner In Chancerv
R. T; Bell, T. P. Brown, p. q. 1s'
July 1klts
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-05
IMPORTANT TO FARMERS (!
HEADQUARTERS FOR
FERTILIZERS AND SEEDS!

My stock this fall is large and includes. ev-
erything desired In the Fertilizer line and
suited TO our soils and the growth OF wheat
AID grass. sell no goods except from the
most reliable manufacturers under their own
brands Some OF the leading items in fertiii-
zsrs are costing less this season than for some
years, and in addition to this factor In the
farmers interests will sell at small profit
10 regular time buyers who pay promptly
when due, and from these low prices will give
liberal discount TO ALL BUYERS who, to save
money, VIII make special effort and pay
spot cash.
Ihave bought not only a general assortment,
az hef etofore, OF the best goods to be had in
the fertilizer line, but believing the plan
adopted by me for this season will be appre-
ciated By my friends and will add to my trade,
have. by buying a large stock, been able to
geG low prices, and the farmers who kindly
call on me before buying elsewhere VIII find
tnat they will do themselves good service by
so doing.
baiieve my experience IN selecting fertili-
zers-a speciality with me for years-and my
knowledge OF the wants of farmers in this sec
ZION are worth something to my customers, as
Weii as TO myself, and in making selections
tnelr interests as well as my own are carefully
considered.
My stock, as heretofore, will consist of the
lion, aid will be full early and late, and farm
PRS can get anything they want early and late
IN season.
Asprofts will be short, | must make the
,os5 or handling just as small as possible, and
VIII therefore not be able to sell through
agents. or to send out any one to canvass, and
~ such unnecessary expense Will be saved by
armerS who buy directly of me.
Don't forget that regular time buyers will |
crest adde's for time, and that Spot Cash |
VII entitle every buyer to liberal discount |
Jas. n. BIackley,
Gyeenyille avenue. Htsupton.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-19
A JEWEL ron THE CHANCELLOR
MIR. Cohen SiGnaIIy HOnOred by His
Fellow knights From Augusta


At the close of the afternoons session
in Masonic hall there was a pleasing lit
tie incident which held every Knight in
wrapt attention for awhile.
1t was the presentation of a jewel to
Grand Chancellor c. Henry Cohen from
the 400 Knights of Augusta, his home city
What is termed a Knights of Pythias
jewel consists of a solid gold badge bear
ing the ensign of the order, brilliantly
illumined with diamonds. The speech of
presentation was made by Mr. A. H. Rus
sell of Augusta. who addressed the grand
chancellor as follows:
"On this, the last occasion that you will
fill the high station to which you have
been chosen. permit me in behalf of the
400 knights of the city of Augusta to ex-
press to you the pride they justly feel in
your successful administration, and the
affection and esteem they each and all feel
for yourself. 1t should be exceedingly
gratifying to one who has filled your re-
sponsible position to know that his labors
have been crowned with success and his
success with the appreciation of those
whom it was his pleasure to serve.
THE Pythians throughout the state
know you as the wise and efficient officer,
but the Knights of Augusta, who meet
you in the daily walks of life, know you
as their tried and faithful friend. They
have ever been your ardent admirers. and
active supporters in every ambition you
have had They have decided to give ex-
preston to their esteem and admiration
by the present which they have hidden
me bear to you here to-day-this Pythian
badge which is appropriate to the Office
you hold. Beautiful as it Is, fashioned of
the purest gold, studded with brilliant
diamonds, it is as nothing to the senG-
ment that inspires the gift. / esteem it as
a precious privilege TO be the instrument
of presenting it to you, as grand chan
cellor."
The entire grand lodge Joined In the
demonstration and the chancellor was the
hero Of the moment. After this happy lit
tie sideturn to the afternoon session the
grand lodge adjourned to meet again at
night.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-19
work OF THE GRAND LODGE.
Routine of the Sessions Held by the
Delegates.

The delegates from the subordinate
lodges, as authorized Representatives to
transact the business of the grand lodge.
went to work as soon as the
public exercises were over. and kept per-
sistently at the affairs of business before
them all day. holding sessions morning,
afternoon and night.
There is a good deal to be accomplished
by the knights at this convention, and
they have taken hold with the firm deter
mination to get the business Of the grand
lodge in shape before the chief features of
the entertainment programme are at
hand.
The credentials committee got in the
first work of the convention in order that
a perfect organization might be assured
1t was ascertained that larger number
of delegations are here than was even ex-
pected. There is almost a full representa-
ton of the subordinate lodges throughout
the state.
After the committee on credentials had
reported the regular routine work was
taken up by the grand lodge. 1t consisted
in the discussion of proposed changes in
the constitution. The new constitution
was drawn by Judge Ross of Macon. and
is now before the grand lodge. One of
the most important changes proposed is
with reference to the restriction of repre-
sentation in the grand lodge. The dele
gates who come from the subordinate
lodges to attend the grand lodge are paid
their expenses of the trip by the grand
lodge, and it is for the purpose of cutting
down this expense that the proposed
change in the constitution is offered. The
proposition met some opposition at first,
but there are many who believe it will be
fnxy hi arlffs afelvy
In the afternoon the grand lodge listened
to an address delivered by Supreme Vice
Chancellor Thomas G. Sample of Aleg-
heny Penn. The distinguished Knight
Georgia men, which was frequently APP
plauded and greatly enjoyed throughout.
He touched with particular emphasis on
the benevolent features of the order and
suggested many ways by which the va
rious lodges could add to the effectiveness
of their work in this regard. '
At the night session the grand lodge
continued the discussion of the laws and
the provisions of the proposed new con-
stitution. They will take up part of this
work this morning as unfinished business
and the discussion of the various changes
will be continued. After some exemplifi-
cation work, the elections will take place
and then the reports of officer will be read.
There will be a meeting of the uniformed
rank to-day. The business before this
division of the grand lodge will be pure
ly of a military nature. There viii be no
election of officers as the present officers
terms continue for three years yet, they
having been elected at Americas last year
for a term of four years.