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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-30
Democratic Appointments for Speaking in
Augusta County.

JUDGE J. M. QuARLEs
Mt. Scion, Saturday, Oct. 9. 1880 p. m.
Churchyille' - 6 16, 500 p. m.
CAPT. JOHN N. oPIE-
Waynesboro, Saturday, Oct. 9. 7:3O p. m.
Mt. Sidney, Is 16,7;3Op. m.
HON. ]. W. CHURCHMAN
New Hope, Saturday, Oct. 9. 1880 p. m.
RICHARD 8. KER
Greenville, Saturday, Oct. 9. 1880 p. m.
RUDOLPH BUMaARDNER
Greenville, Saturday, Oct. 9, 1880 p. m.
CAPT. H. W. HOLT
Waynesboro. Saturday, Oct. 9, 1880 p. M.
j. LEWIS BUMGARDNER
Middlebrook. Saturday, Oct. 9, 1880 p. m.
Fishersville, Is. 7:3O p. m.
W. A. PRATT
Middlebrook, Saturday. Oct. 9, 1880 p. m.
JOS. A. GLASGOW.
Chnrchville, Saturday. Oct. 9. 1880 p. m.
R. L. GRAY
Churchville, Saturday, Oct. 2, 7:3O p. m.
w. T. McCUE, Chairman.
Cashier of the Bank of Lewisburg Dead.
News was received in this CITY Tuesday
evening of the sudden death of Mr.. j. W.
Mathews for many years the Cashier of the
Bank of Lewisburg, W. Va. Mr.. Mathews
and the editor of this paper had long con-
versation on Friday at Lewisburg, when he
seemed in good health and all day Friday
and Saturday he was attending actively to
business,
He was taken sick Sunday, but not serl
Ously it was thought but on Monday even
ing about o'clock he passed away. His
affection was acute stomach trouble. Mr.
Mathews had been cashier of the bank al
most from its organization and was a most
efficient polite and upright officer. He was
beside one Of the most refined and polished
of gentlemen, and a man of the highest char
acter. He was brother of Capt. Alex. F
Mathews, of Lewisburg, and of the Tatt
Gov. Henry M. Mathews, one of the ables
and one Of the most popular governors W
Va. has ever. Mr.. Mathews was about 81
years of age. He is survived by his wifi
and several children all of whom are grown
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-30
SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE,

In pursuance OF decree of the circuit court
OF Augusta county, in the cause of Crawford
VS.. Monroe, we will sell at public auction In
front of the court house in StauntOn, on
Monday, the 25th day Of October, 1897,
that very valuable farm situated in Augusta
county, near FerrOl Station on the Chesapeake
& Ohio r. H.. now occupied by G.. M Crawford
and wife, formerly owned by Alexander
Crawford. This farm contains by recent sur
vey Four Hundred and Twenty-Five (425)
Acres 1t Is well improved and in every way
q desirable tract of land.
TERMS-Cash as to 10 per cent. of the pur-
chase money, Is per cent in four months. and
the residue in two instruments of one and two
years from day Of sale. The purchaser exc
cutting bonds for the deferred 1nstalmentS.
bearing interest and waving the homestead,
with approved personal security, and the title
to be retained as ultimate security.
JOS. A. GLASGOW,
WIN. PATRICK,
Commissioners.
Clerks Office of the circuit court Of Augusta
county, tO-wit:
l. Jos. B. Woodward, Clerk Of the court afOre-
said do certify that VIM. Patrick has exc
cuted the bond required by decree Of sale in
the chancery cause of G. M. Crawford ct ais.
vs. 8. M. Monroe, & ais, now pending In said
court.
Given under my hand this 10th day of Sep
TENDER, 1897. JOS. b. WOODWARD.
sep 80 tds Clerk.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-30

In the convention Monday Mr.. Yost
and MIR. Hackman only lacked one of
winning, and that one was the chair
man.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-30

We had few evidences of a free
ballot and fair count last Monday,
given us by the high cockalorums OF
honest election methods.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-30

The place to see votes cast and then
honestly counted is in Republican
convention.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-30

If there is ever any chance of a flu
sion between the Republicans AND
Prohibitionists, the former must sober
up. So our "cold water" friends say
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-30

Col. 8. Brown Allen was obliged to
tell some party secrets in the mass.
meeting Monday, and Mr.. Williams,
colored, mass-meeter from Staunton,
took him severely to task about it.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-30

Mr.. Yost was beaten Monday, as
usual "by fraud"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-30

In the Sunday papers Gov. OFFER
rail- makes reply to Senator Daniels
letter of last week.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-30
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

A TTENTION PHARMACISTS.-The Board
"A OF Pharmacy of Va. will meet in Rich
mond Oct. 10 at 10 q. M, in the Hall of the
House OF Delegates. Parties who wish to ap-
pear for examination must notify Secreta1
E. X. Beckwith, Petersburg, Va, ten days be-
fore said. meeting. Educational qualification
will be enforced. T. A. MILLER,
sep 3G1t President.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-30

About four drinks and the hope of
Office create marked enthusiasm in a
republican mass-meeting.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-30

DISAPPOINTMENT OF THE MEETING OF
i SCHOOL BOARD OF PASTURES DIS
TRICr.-The meeting Of the Board OF
School Trustees of Pastures District, which
was fixed for the End Of Oct is postponed I'M
til the 18th of October, on account Of the ILL
ness Of the Clerk, JNO. 8. GUY.
sept 3OL1t
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-30

1t remains to be seen whether the
editor of the NeaDs controls its political
policy.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-30

THE RACKET always on the outlook for Bargains
has Just purchased from Fulton Hoge Hutchinson their
entire remaining wholesale stock of Notions Gents and
Ladies' Furnishing Goods etc. at big sacrifice for spot
cash. will sell the biggest bargains sold in
this class goods All NICE cean desirable goods at less
than wholesale prices.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-30

Gen. Edgar Allan, speaking of the
representation at Col. Lambs coming
convention, says that 80 per cent. of
the counties which have already pass
ed on the ACCESSIBILITY of sending dele
gates have decided not to do so.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-30

The Republicans aired all their dirty
linen an Monday.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-30

A chairman is a big man in a con-
vention, isn't he?
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-30
sale OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE

Pursuant to decree of the Circuit Court Of
Augusta county, in the cause of Koiner's
Creditors VS. Koiner, and Henkel VS.. Koiner,
we will sell at public auction. in front Of the
courthouse, III Staunton, on
Monday, the 25th day of October, 1897,
The following valuable tracts of land, in
the County of Augusta.
1st. The farm on which G.. W. KOiner resides
near Thinking Spring Church, containing Two
Hundred and and fifteen (215) acres, two lS)
roods and ten QC poles. The land is OF fine
quality, we'll Watered, and has on it good i'm
proVements. There are few better farms on
the market.
End. A tract adjoining the above. contain.
Ing one hundred and thirty one Q3D acres
Th1s tract has on it no improvements but is
land OF fine quality.
Bird. A small lot on the Waynesboro turn
PIKE near Staunton, adjoining the property OF
TERMS:-Cash in hand to pay the costs of
SUIT ana expenses OF sale, and the residue ON
credit OF !. 2, and years, payable in equal
annual msgalments, the purchaser or pur-
cndSers, giving bonds for the deferred install
ments, bearing interest and waving the
homestead, with approved personal security
Ine Title to be retained as ultimate security
X. N. PAGE,
A. G. BRAXTON
WILLIAM PATRICK
Commissioners.
Clerks ONCE Of the Circuit Court of Augssta
County, to- wit:
L, Jos. B. Woodward, Clerk of the Court afore
said do certify that VIM. Patrick has on.
ecuted the bond required by decree of sale in
the chancery cause Of G. W. Koiner's Credi-
tors VS. g. W. Koiner and ais now pending in
said Court. fe Al
Given under my hand this 10th day of Sc D.
JOS. B. WOODWARD, Clerk.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-30
Here are a Few Prices:
Gents Heavy Underwear, &C.

Heavy Grey Undershirts, 19c, worth 25c.
Heavy White Merino. Soc, worth SOC.
Heavy Grey mixed, half WOOL 45c, worth 15c
Medcated Red, all WOOL 75c; with drawers to
match same, 81.
Fine quality, pure Camel Hair, 81. 10, worth
$1.75.
A lot of gents Collar Linen at &c. worth l0c
Four-ply linen Collars &c, worth 15c
Four-ply Cuffs 15c, two pair 25c
Gents heavy cotton Socks, seamless, pairs
for Zoe.
Wool Socks at 10c worth 2Oc
Wool Socks at 15c, worth 25c
Solid black seamless socks 10c
Imported Hermensdorf dye, black, 2Oc, SIX
pairs for 81, worth one third more.
Fine white Shirts, Iron clad, 38c worth ooc:
Finest quality Div linen, handsome, at 6Oc,
worth 81.
Fine quality Percale, 2 collars and pair OF
cuffs 75c, worth 81.
A large lot of notions and small wares Whicn
we cannot give prices on for want of space,
at wholesale prices.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-30
Dry Goods Department.

Notwithstanding the advance on Dry Goods
we are able to sell as cheap as ever We placed
our orders early and got in ahead of the adj
vance. The largest stock of Dress Goods We
ever showed Oyer 200 pieces 10 select-ffoYn
We call special attention to our ling of all
wool Dress Goods at 25c yard -
We are headquarters for Black Goods. All
the latest designs al tre7a iSc to 75c per yard
You pay no extra tariff here.
Heaviest weight Canton Flannel that was
ever sold at Sc yard, worth l21c. Atwood
Red Flannel at Is, IS and 25c Best Apron
Check at SC, same in Lancaster Heavy weight
shirting cheviot Tic. A case of heavy weight
Outing at 8. worth 7c. Bleached and Brown
Cotton at 5 and &c.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-30

OF the Cattle received 2916 came from Vir-
ginia.
Sheep and Lambs-The market for good
sheep and lambs continues firm at the prices
ruling on Monday; viz: Sheep 2a3Zc per
lib, with extra shade higher. Lambs 415a
$40 per lib, and few extra shade higher.
Common stock of both sheep and lambs are
very dull.
Swine-The hog market is firm and un-
changed since Monday. Good light far
Western hogs sold at 81. 9Oa5 per 100 lbs
gross, and those from other points, light
weights, $4.5Oa4. 70 per 100 lbs, and heavies
81. 40a4 60 per 100 lbs gross. Light pigs
So. 9Oa4 per 100 lbs, and roughs at 81 5Oa3 per
100 lbs gross.
Fresh Cows-There is a moderate supply
of fresh COWS at the rates ruling last week;
viz: $15a40 per head, with extra at $45 per
head.
Calves-Veals continue in active demand
at 4La615c per ID, with moderate supply.
Roughs nOminally at $3a6 per head.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-30
Any Old Haircut

Suits some people, but those who want good
one should 60 to
ANDREW PFIFFERLING,
The Barber, 8 New ST.,
Between Eakleton Hotel and Main st.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-30
Latest Fall Millinery.

Latest Fall Millinery.
The latest dictates of Fashion, the cholces
| conceptions of season full OF peautliul ano
elegant designs, the prettiest shapes IN HatS
and Bonnets, bright with anything that gives
! to them a touch of loneliness. AND tne pro- u
who can describe them AS you Visit 10 10
compare and judge. Examine the trlm fnr,o,-
Bonnets and Hats. Every taste, every lai ~
simple. ornate or extravagant-Wlllh nu i0
Spouse in this beautiful display
Ladies' Goods-FuIton's Stock.
Heavy Ribbed Vests 18c:
Extra heavy Fleece lined 25c
Merino at 35c, worth sue. for ooo
Ladies' fast black bose 7c, 8 pairs lor " or
LOT of wool (prev xnixed) hose 15c, worth zoe.
Black fleece Iinea 15c, worth Zoc.
Extra fine quaIy black imported nose zoc'
cb ;Greni. o sOSool hose, seamless 1Oc worth Is
Corsets at 2, 80 and oOc.
4 ruor s;,;g corsets at Zoe, WORTH 81
r. Warn<f's Coraline in black Soc, worth 81.
II e,cb &c. sn.jOc worth 81.
ii .ss;ss1 y kerchiefs, 5 for l0c.
4s,n,ts kfaces at unheard OF prices.
Shoes and Boots.
-, good heavy boot at 81 So
81 trprM si.75 and 2
povr boots at Soc and 81 %. Il
i.s1ie's shoes, heavy. at rs and 95c.
F5ne aualify Dcngola Kid 81 25, worth so.
~ .sdTea welt at 81 80, worth SO.
.t5ldrsp shoes, all prices from PC up.
IA lof of Drummers' Sample she's at whole !
sale cost prices 49,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-30
Latest Style Furniture.

worm II ak Chamber Suits, 8 pieces s9.75.
n nniot y 90. beautiful set with heavy plate
oeau.iAul5- If you want the most artistic and
o1uHoe SETS see ours at $40, 25 and % They
anu pa be surpassed for workmanship, style
beos ce.
20 % $1.75, $50 and So Parlor Sets, s17.
and As. Chairs in all styles at all prices'
Tables at any price you want. Other goods
too numerous to mention.
Cloaks and Capes.
Why is it we sell more Capes and Cloaks
than other storesj Because cur paicesi are
lower and our styles prettier. Il will paE you
to look through our stock.
Carpets and Mating.
ekod quality Ingram n 2Sc yarh. Brus-
sells and Velvet marked at Toe; worthfSl. Ev-
erybody knows our reputation in the carpet
hne.
crockery, Glass and TIaIare.
The most beautiful line of Slver-plated
ware, decorated china, lamps, diI{ner tea and
toilet sets, ever shown in Staunt6n and at the
lowest prices
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-30
SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.

Pursuant to decree of the Circuit Court Of
Augusta county, In the cause Of Pattie vs..
Blakemore'S Administrator, we will sell at
public auction, in front of the court house, in
StauntOn, on
Mondry, the 25th day of October, 1897,
house and lot in Mt. Scion, belonging to the
late Charles Duval.
TERMS:-One-fourth Of the purchase money
in cash and the residue on credit of 6, u,
and Is months from day of sale, payable in
equal instruments, the purchaser executing
bonds for the deferred instruments, bearing
interest and waving the homestead, with ap
proved personal security, the title to be re-
tanned as ultimate security.
WINFIELD LIGG EFT,
VIM. PATRICK,
Commissioners.
Clerks Oflce of the Circuit Court OF Augusta
County, to-wit:
1, Jos. B. Woodward. Clerk of the Court
aforesaid do certify that VIM. Patrick has e1-
ecuted the bond required by decree of sale In
the chancery cause of v. d. Pattie VS.. Blake
nAore's Admir-. and ais now pending IN said
Court
Given under my hand this 10th day OF
September, 1897.
JOS. B. WOODWARD, Clerk.
E0ntsA-td0
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-30
Staunton Markets,
SPECTATOR OFFICE.
STAUNTON. VA. Sept. 20, 1897.
Country Produce.

BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARKET,
Sept %, 1897. (
The market has not been active at any
time. 1t has been strong for the tops and
better grades at the figures ruling then, but
for others, the middle and common cattle.
it has been quite slow and draggy, with
values of 10a15c. Prices of Beef Cattle this
week ranged as follows:
Best. ........................ 81 64@4 IS
Generally rated first quality. 1904 IS
Medium or good fair quality. 1908 80
COWS ..............'..... 2OOa2 20
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-30
Gxk9S3e3EJ(3e5C61&JOO
s SOMETHING
s ABOUT
xWATCHESI

During the last month the
different watch companies
have increased the price on all
grades of their watches. We
anticipated this move on the
part of the manufacturers, and
bought largely of the ELGIN
and WALTHAM ana other
makes, before their increase in
price. This will enable us to
continue to sell our watches at
the same low prices as hereto.
fore. We will not increase our
prices, but, on the contrary,
will be enabled to sell them a
little cheaper on account of
the extra discount which we
secured by buying such large
bill of them at one time.
We have about three hun
and fifty (watches) now from
which to make a selection, and
we think the time is opportune
for intending purchasers.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-30
Commissioners Sale
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.

By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court OF
Augusta county at the May term, 1885, In the
chancery cause Of Afford vs. HUMPHREYS, the
undersigned commissioners will offer for sale
at public auction in front Of the courthouse
in StauntOn, on
The record-union., 1897-10-08
TRIAL OF LUETGERT.
Taking of Testimony Nearly Fin
ished-Bad Day for Defense.

CHICAGO, Oct. 7.-One more day of
evidence, and the finish of the Luet-
gert trial will be in sight. The State
announced to-day that it had but four
witnesses, and that it would get
through with them without much delay
tomorrow. An adjournmnet was then
taken until Monday, when the defense
will offer a small amount of sur-rebut-
tai, and then the way will be clear for
the arguments of the attorneys, which
will take about one week.
1t was a bad day for the defense The
evidence of two of their chief witnesses
was almost destroyed. Mary Stem
mering and William Charles, Luetgert's
business, partner, were the sufferers.
Witness after witness came on the
stand and swore that when Mary
Siemmering had denied that she had
admitted improper relations with Luet-
CERT she had not told the truth They
said she had admitted it, and in a most
unequivocal manner. Most of these
witnesses were members of the Grand
Jury which had indicted Luetgert, and
their evidence was crushing. They all
told the same story, and the most des-
perate efforts for the defense could not
shake any of them. Prominent busi-
ness men who had dealings with
Charles, and bankers with whom he
had done business, swore that he could
not be believed under OATH and told of
shady business transactions with which
he had been connected. In this case, as
in that of Mary Siemmerirlg, the de-
fense made frantic efforts to save the
character of their witnesses, but were
not able to accomplish anything.
The record-union., 1897-10-08
SHOCKING CRIME IN KENTUCKY
YOUNG MARRIED WOMAN OUT
RACED BY ELEVEN MEN.
The Authorities Have Hard Time
Preventing the Fiends From
Being Lynched.

CINCINNATI, (O.), Oct. An angry
crowd gathered about the courthouse
and jail in Newport, KY, to-day, upon
the announcement Of a most shocking
assault by some of the men confined
there upon the young wife of a switch
man recently married. The Sheriff
was obliged to clear the corridors, and
loud threats of vengeance were made
Thomas Gleason and his wife started
out on the Alexandria pike to visit a
friend last night, when two men with
revolvers, representing themselves to
be officers, separated husband and wife
and dragged the shrieking woman into
a field. where eleven men assaulted her.
The penalty of this crime in Kentucky
lis death.
To-iay Mrs. Gleason has positively
identified six of the men who were ar
rested from her description. Judge
Helm will call a special Grand Jury to
consider the case.
Eleven of the gang of ruffians were
brought to preliminary trial before
Judge Bennett, who, upon the testi-
mony, held them all to appear before
the Grand Jury without bail, the Of
fense being a capital one. The idea of
a special Grand Jury was abandoned
as the regular jury meets October 10Th.
Meantime, owing to the excited state of
feeling and the insecurity of the New
port Jail, the men were ordered to be
taken to Maysville this afternoon for
safe keeping.
When the time came for the removal
of the ten prisoners Zone being still held
for further Identification to the Chesa-
peake and Ohio depot, to take the train
for Maysville, there was such a men
acing crowd about the Jail that the
Sheriff called out the entire police force
to preserve order. 1t was with difficulty
that the men were taken to two wagons
which carried them to the depot, and
the crowd followed closely after.
At the depot, and before the train ar
rived, the situation grew more exciting.
The crowd jeered the prisoners and
shouts of Don't let them get out of
town. were heard The police force
had to charge the yelling crowd to pre-
vent rush at the prisoners. Fortu-
nately, the train soon came, and the
men were safely embarked.
The prisoners are aged from ~ to 81,
mostly without employment. Two or
three are street peddlers, and are all
known to the police as a gang going to-
gether, and often found drunk and dis
orderly. Their names are Dad" Mein-
er. George Greer, Huber Miller, Edward
Hending, Frank Bushmiller, Harry
Bushmiller, John Shannon, Matt Mein-
er. John Duhfoss and William Schorle.
The one last arrested and who is still
in Jail awaiting Identification, is Will
liam Croxton He viii be brought be-
fore Mrs. Gleason tonight. The other
men were promptly recognized by Mrs.
Gleason in the crowded court room.
They all behaved in the most reckless
manner, one being drunk while in the
court room. They used violent Ian
guage, and displayed total Indifference
and unconcern.
The record-union., 1897-10-08
ROBBERY AT COLUSA.
The Night Clerk of Hotel Held
UP by Masked Man.

COLUSA (Cal.), Oct. 7.-Early this
morning Joseph Legrave, the night
clerk of the National Hotel, was held
up by a masked man.
Legrave was lying on the counter,
when a man heavily masked came in,
and With a pointed pistol ordered him
to give up what money there was in
the register. The clerk obeyed prompt
ly. giving him $50 in silver. The rob-
Der then ordered him to open the safe,
but the clerk convinced him that he
could not do so.
He was then ordered to come from
behind the counter, and with the re-
volvsr still pointed at him and fire.
uuent punches with it under the short
ribs. he was marched along the street
to the old City Hall, and thence to the
river. After relieving him of 81 the
robber told him to go, but not to give
an alarm.
The robber was a tall man and rather
heavily built. There is no clue, as the
robber would not let his victim see his
face.
The record-union., 1897-10-08
COREA'S KING.
Reported That He Has Proclaimed
Himself Emperor.

VIENNA, Oct IA dispatch from
Toxic, Japan, says it is reported there
that the King of Corea has proclaimed
himself Emperor of Corea.
WASHINGTON, Oct. THE Corean
Minister here has not been notified that
the King of Corea has proclaimed him
self Emperor, and some doubt is ex-
pressed as to the report as it is thought
to be a step of which the legation would
be advised by cable. The change, IL
one has been made, is felt to be one of
title and dignity, as it is said the sub
stitution Of Emperor for King would
not entail any substantial changes in
the country.
The countries with which Corea has
most to do-China, Japan and Russia
ARE empires.
Tn change in title win not make any
change in the method Of addressing him
pursued by the Department of State,
which uniformly has adopted the ma
tive title, and addresses the ruler as
Your majesty, Tao Cho Sen" Wheth-
er this is equivalent to Emperor or
King is not known at the department.
If the title is really to be raised, how
ever, it is suggested that it may mean
more than appears on the surface The
Chinese have actually but not theoreti-
cally abandoned claim to suzerainty
over Corea, and the adoption by the rul-
er of the latter country Of the title
would appear to indicate purpose to
deliberately affect the independence OF
the country hereafter to China.