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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-10-14

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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-10-14

Isn't there danger OF the names OF
the Prohibition nominees being for
gotten unless some Newspaper In the
city or county gives the ticket place
1T its masthead. Or is there fear Of
intimacy breeding contempt.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-10-14

Along with prosperity has come q
splendid crop of fraud. Capt. Warren
8. Lurty, Republican candidate for
the nomination for Governor at Lynch
burg, was defeated by fraud.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-10-14
Clerks Office OF the Circuit Court of Augusta
County tn wit.

THE REGULAR U BSCRIPTION.TO THE
is NOW JUST HALF WHAT
II HAS BEEN HERETOFORE. IT rs NOW
ONLY ONE DOLLAR.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-10-14

W. G. Brann, editor of paper at
Waco, Texas, was dragged from his
Office Saturday, and assaulted by moi
of two hundred students of Taylor
University, for the publication of ar
article which, it is claimed, reflected or
the university.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-10-14

No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents.
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-10-14
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5 SOMETHING
. ABOUT
3 WATCHESI

During tho 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 and 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, 1897-10-14
sale OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.
sep 3Jtds

Pursuant to decree Of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, in the cause of Koiner's
Creditors VS. koiner, and Henkei VS.. Koiner,
we will sell at public auction. in front of the
courthouse, i'll Staunton, on
Monday, the 25th day of october, 1897,
The following valuable tracts of land, in
the County of Augusta.
lSt The farm on VIII oh G. W. DINER resides.
near Tinkling Spring Church, containing Two
Hundred and and fifteen (215) acres, two (2)
roOds and ten Qu) 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 ODD acres.
This 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
Bell and HiSgs
TERMS Cash in hand to pay the costs of
suit and expenses of sale, and the residue on
a credit of /, 2, and years, payable in equal
annual instalments, the purchaser or pur-
chasers, giving bonds for the deferred install
ments, bearing interest ana waving the
homestead, with approved personal security,
the title to be retained as ultimate security.
II. N. PAGE,
a. G. RRAXTON.
WILL IAN PATRICK,
Commissioners.
Clerks Office OF the Circuit Court of Augusta
County, to wit:
I,Jos b. Woodward, Clerk of the Court afore-
said do certify that VIM. Patrick has ex-
ecuted the bond required by decree of sale IN
the chancery cause of 6. W. KUiner's Credi-
tors VS. g. W. Koiner and ais now pending in
Given under my hand this 10th day of Sep
JOS b. WOODWARD, Clerk.
Sept 3O-tde
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-10-14
L. NJ. Cushing g. Son. Auctloneers.
COMMISSIONERS SALE
OF
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.

VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.
decree entered on November %, 1895, by the
Circuit Court of Augusta county, in the chan
Gerry cause of H. L. Eidson,s u editors VS.; IL. 4.
Edison ct ais, now pending in said court, we,
the undersigned Commissioners, Will offer for
sale at public auction, in front of the court
house in the city of Staunton. on
Monday, September 27th, 1897.
County Court-day), the following tracts Of
land in Middle River District, near the town
of Mt. Sidney now owned by II. Z. Edison, to-
First. A tract of land with improvements
thereon containing about 80 acres, being same
land conveyed to H. It. Edison by W. P. John
son, Trustee and others, and on which II. L.
Edison now resides.
Second. A tract of about 2k acres adjoining
the above mentioned tract, conveyed to Ii. Z.
Edison by F. r. Bell and wife.
This land is very valuable, being in splen-
did state of cultivation. with all necessary
improvements, such as are found on well
regulated farm, and in sight OF churches,
schools, post office, and railroad station.
chase money cash ON day of sale, and the resi-
due in three equal annual instalmenis, to be
evidenced by bonds OF the purchaser with s9od
of sale, and the title retained as ultimate
security. .
The deferred purchase money OIL Tie W acre
tract will be credited with the sum of $l,OOOO0
which is now secured thereon by deed of trust,
and the purchaser of that tract Will assume
the payment of said deed Oftrust binding that
tract for said 81 COO. 90 in which sum Mrs. II. T.
Edison has a life interest.
The tenants share of all growing crops on
said land at the time of the sale will be re-
served for the benefit of the occupant of the
land or the person putting out said crops, as
F. B. KENNEDY,
A. G. GORDON,
Commissioners.
Clerks Office of the Circuit Court of Augusta
County, to-w1t
I. Jos B. Woodward, Clerk of the Court
aforesaid do certify that f. B. Kennedy
has executed the bond required by decree OF
sale in the chancery cause OF IL. Il. Eldson's
Creditors VS. HI. T. Edison, ct ais, now pending
Given under my hand this 10Th day of Au-
gust, 1897. woonm.pD corb
PoSTPONEMENT.
The above sale postponed to
October 25th, 1897,
at the same hour and place.
F. B. KENNEDY,
A. c. GORDON,
sent 3c-tde CommissionerssY
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-10-14

1t is stated that John L. Stoddard,
the we'll known lecturer, has decided
to retire from the lecture platform. He
will settle in New Haven and devote
himself to putting the accounts Of his
fra vn1s into hook form
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-10-14

The Cheshire Improvement Compa-
ny's stables, a two-story frame build
ing rs by $50 feet. situated on the Ocean
Parkway. between Avenues E and F,
Parkville, L l., were destroyed by fire
last Friday night and fifty horses per-
i.hed in the fiarnaa
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-10-14

Senior Calvo, the Costa Rican minis
ter at Washington, claims that Mica
ragua cannot make grants for canal
purposes without first consulting Costa
RIGA, which has rights in the harbors
of San Juan del Norte and Salinas bay.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-10-14

Senior Sagasta has undertaken to
form new Spanish ministry. Lead
ing members of his party, the liberals,
say Spain can never officially accept
American mediation in Cuban affairs.
1t is stated that Captain General Wey
ler has been recalled from Cnha
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-01
Hotel ArrIyaiS

The lobby Of The Jefferson resembles
very much the waitns groom Of large
railway depot at certain hours Of the
day. Crowds Of travellers with their
bags and other paraphernalia walk al ont.
some going, other coming. Many VISITORS
from the South stop over there every day.
and the daily list OF arrivals average
several hundred Following are some OF
the ate arrivals: r. White. London
John e d Edwin Jerome Comfy, New
York. S Cooper and wife. Yonkers, y.
Y. W. c. Lipscomb. Pressure Isle; a.
Landsberger and VI. Marcel. Atlanta; Mr..
and Mrs. Il. II. Conant. II. T. Conant and
Miss Mary Conant. Camden. y. J.; Mrs.
H. NJ r. White. Great harrington, Mass
c. L. Young, New York Mrs. A. ]. Perry,
Washington. d. c.; MI and Mrs. J. ID.
Stafford, Springfield.
Some late arrivals a Murphys: G. ID.
Andrews. New York; j. Gould, Baltimore.
W. T. Smith. Norfolk; y. y. Edmunds.
LOUISVILLE G.. p. Letcher Lexington. Va.
r. w. Martha Lynchblrg. Mrs. W. b.
Compton Miss Nelson Compton and Mr..
]. II. Men. Harrisburg, Pa; J. L. Gleaves.
Wytheville. Va.
Senator J. y. Stub S. OF Gloucester. Is
at Murphy's
Those registered at FORD , this morning
are:
A. d. Nitten. Mart nsville. Va; W. H.
Baker. New York: l.. Joyce. Balti-
more: W. Chcesman, Detroit
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-01

1t is Proposed to Coin Cod and silver al
81 To l.

The Secretary Of the Treasury Is in re-
ceipt of information from the United
States minister at Toxic, Japan, 10 the
enect that during the present session Of
the japanese diet a government coinage
bill Will be presented for the considera-
tiOn OF that body. which will. if passed.
change the standard of value in Japan
from silver 10 gold II IS proposed TO fix
the government ratio between the two
metals at - TO /. The unit Of value Will
be a gold yen which VIII be Onc-hall
the weight and value Of the old japanese
gold yen which is Of the same weight
and nneness as the gold dollar OF the
United states. The proposed unit OF
value will therefore be the exact equiva-
lent Of 50 cents in United States money
and approximately of the same value A.
the present unit of value in Japan, the
silver yen, which, al the current rate o.
exchange. Is worth about u cents IN
United States money. 1t is proposed that
the smallest coin mintcd shall be a 1--WE
yen piece. The further coinage Of silver
will be limited to subsidiary coins. The
silver yen now in circulation VIII be
maintained at par with the gold yen
by the government being prepared 10
redeem them in gold whenever called
upon TO do so, in this connection the fol
sury Department:
1t is important To note that there are
about one hundred and forty millions Of
japanese silver yen in circulation Of
which 1t is estimated that about seventy
millions are in circulation as money IN
China. and the English. French and
other colonies and settlements in the
east. Should the ratio between gold ana
silver become greater than one TO thirty
two the tendency would seem to be &c
drhe the outstanding silver coin back
Japan for redemption. The vernacula
press reports considerable dissatisfaction
among the manufacturing and CONNER.
cial classes with the proposed change Of
standard. and II is reported that the Cot
ton Spinners' Association have prepared
a protest against IL TO present 10 the diet
Those interested I'm manufactures in japan
are at present very prosperous and salts
fed with the returns their investments
are bringing In. They are naturally. az
a class. not disposed 10 view favorably q
proposed change. the effects OF which
upon their interests. they have no means
Of determing beforehand. II is generally
believed, however. that the government
bill WILL. In perhaps modified form. be-
come n law - snnr,oAAd that tho
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-01

Cornelius Nandctbil,'s Young Daught.
In

Cornelius NandctbiI,'s Young Daughtei
g., Journ,ii.m.
Gladys Vanderbilt. the 10-year-old
daughter of Cornelius Vanderbilt, has
entered journalism.
She is one of the three editors Of
Spring Blossoms a pink paper publish
ed for the beneht Of the Episcopal Church
Mission House in New York. Virginia A
Mackay-Smith and Gladys a. Mackey
Smith. daughters of the rector OF st
Johns Episcopal Church. are the asso-
ciate editors.
Spring Blossoms" sells for "ten cents
II you will; five cents IL you must" II
has already reached the enormous cir
culaton. of PIG, including exchanges. and
has taken in over $50. 1t is an estab-
lished success.
Miss Vanderbilt contributes two arti
cles. as follows
MY FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF WASH
INGTON.
We arrived here at about o'clock on
Tuesday. February ,.
4 little later papa told me that | was
20 have my pony with my blackboard
here FOR me 10 drive. You may imagine
how delighted 1 was to hear this good
piece OF news
place after my first drive. although there
are "A great many cable cars.
our house is on the corner Of X street
and Vermont Avenue / think these two
are the incest streets in Washington
except Sixteenth.
Another reason I like Washington l.
that have my bicycle and ride TO school
on il every morning. At New York In
February / could have neither pony nos
bicycle. on account of the snow and ice
like all the parks and circles very
much and now all the little crocuses
are out and make il look just like spring
The other day l had a lovely drive out
10 the Soldiers Home. where the grass
is very green and pretty.
/ think all the large public buildings
are very fine. especially the Capitol. y
week ago Saturday | went % see the
Bureau Of Engraving. j. is awfully in
teresting TO see all the money made.
II seems TO me that the children at
Washington have a lovely time.
The classes and schools here arc very
nice, indeed.
In fact. / should call Washington a
VERY nice place. GLAYDS V.
MY JAPANESE BRACELET.
When my sister came back from Japan
she brought me q very nice silver brace
let There are five things hanging from
II, and a pretty silver clasp. The first
thin Is a japanese boat. with the lttl,
oars and windows. The next thing is q
little fish that you can bend around. The
third thing is pipe. ] must say 1t /
n little large in proportion, as II Is al
most twice as long as the boat ThtI
following is a little cage, with a littl'
bird in It. The fifth is a japanese slip
per.
am sorry to say that the bracelet i
too large for me, but still it is not mean
to Doe worn.
believe all these things have som,
meaning. and when / find out what they
are meant TO signify. | will let you know
GLADYS V.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-01

ROANES. VA. March 3l.-Special.-
Mrs. Charles Dimmock has returned TO
her home after visit 10 Richmond and
Norfolk.
Mr.. William j. Dimmock is at Sherwood,
the guest of Mrs Robert c. Selden.
M Dlmmock is the patcntee of an i'm
portant invention u the Wilson heater. 10
Mr. George Wills, of Richmond, is the
guest OF Mrs. Charles Cary, of Carys-
brooke.
Miss Minor of Richmond is the guest
of Mrs Garter Catlett
The MOman's Auxiliary held meeting
AT the rectory last Friday. The members
are very enthusiastic In their labOrs. and
have already accomplished much good.
Mr.. Meade. the evangelist, has recently
been in Glouccst 20. His sermons are
forcible. and he has given pleasure TO the
church-gocrs.
Mrs. Vandegrift has just returned TO
the home Of her daughter Mrs.
Withers. after Il short visit TO Beaupre.
the home of Mrs. G. j.. FANS.
\ number Of young people broke through
the rgors of Lent. and ON Tuesday even
ing INDUCED In delightful dance al
Lady's Meade, the home of Mrs. Boswell
Seawell
Mrs. r. G. Byrd and Miss Anne Gordon
Byrd have returned from a pleasant win
ter spent with Mrs. Corbin Waller. in
Norfolk.
The death OF Mr.. Philip Yeatman. of
Alexandria, was a serious blow 10 his
large circle of friends and relatives.
Originally from Gloucester county. he
leaves many relatives TO regret him.
Among the number Mrs. g. T. Fahs.
Mrs. Fielding Lewis Taylor and Mr. Fred
erick Deans. The interment was largely
attended I'm Alexandria.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-01
A NEW TRAFFIC BUREAU
TAXES THE PLACE OF The VEST
ERN FKEfGHT ASSOCIATION.
An Agreement Prepared by Legal Talent
which wiz BE Considered by Rail.
road Ofici iIs To-Day.

CHICAGO. ILL, March 3l.-The West
ern Joint Traffic Bureau Is TO be the
name of the new association. which is
nav called the Western Freight Associa-
ton. Tho text of the new ag cement
which has been prepared " a
committee of Trunk Line officers
was submitted to-day 10 lawyers for he
lines interested. who will examine the
document with a view to determining It's
legality on the light OF TransMissouri
decision Of the Supreme Court IL the
attorneys find no objection 10 the asrre-
ment on that score IL Will be reportec TO
the presidents and various officers con-
nectcd with Western roads at their meet.
ing tomorrow and no doubt VIII be adopt
ed.
FOR SATISFACTORY DIVISION.
The agreement is designed to be for the
purpose of providing and distributing
Joint tariffs and rates. and TO make sat
isfactory division Of joint rates between
the companies over whose lines tho joint
traffic moves and in order to properly
comply with all laws and State
commissions without interference
however, with the individual free
dom of any line or company in
the making Of rates for its own aud com
potetive traffic" and for the purpose o.
providing tariff statistics and securing
compliance with the decisions or the In
terstate Commerce Commission and OF the
courts.
The bureau is 10 be under the su9ervi-
sion of n board OF seven commissioners
to be elected by the presidents OF the
reads and the present board of admins
tration will constitute the new boards.
DUTIES OF THE BUREAU.
Members of the bureau will ne required
10 furnish the board su,n reports Of
traffic and copies Of Joint or other rates
as may be required by the Board
The duty Of the Board is To distribute
this information among the Members Of
the bureau. All divisions Of joint through
rates except those between proprietary
lines are TO be made but these lines arc
empowered 10 call meetia:s as often as
deemed advisable. The agre~nis II IS 10
be effective tomorrow and continue ~
force until December !. ISIS wnen the
c .ntract. with members OF the present
Board expire.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-01

The Remains Of the Famous American (
he Removed.

The Remains Of the Famous American to
BE Removed.
SALEM VA, March a.-Special-lt IS
probable that the remains Of General An
drew Lewis will bo removed from the
farm Of Colonel Burwell. where his body
lies buried TO the central circle IN East
IM Cemetery this week.
General Lewis was soldier Of pre-
evolutionary times. and was the nero
IL tho battle of Point Pleasant. He was
also major and commanded "a Virginia
regiment mo the famous battle near Fort
Duquesnc. 1l75. m which Braddock was
defeated and killed.
George Washington. then a young man.
commanded the Virginia forces. This was
ono ~ the greatest Indian battles ever
fought 200 America and was wased where
now stands the city of Pittsburs, Pa.
During the winter of lNN'-sO "a petition
largely signed was submitted by Major
John 49, Daniel iu the Senate. asking the
Congress Of the United States TO appro-
uri8fe $1,000 for the purpose of erecting
monument 10 the memory of General
Lows.
Tl- petition. however. failed to mater
hrzc. Another effort will Doe made Tor
nn appropriation with which TO build a
monument.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-01
RrIirf> About 4 T..

The Arabs have an old legend about
the cat. which relates how that animal
was created 10 lcep down the mice VINO
swarmed IN Noah's ark and dcyoured the
food oil the other inhabitants.
Russian peasants say that the furry
coat % the cat was originally designed
Tor the cox. tat that the nobler animal
forfeited II by growing impatient at the
slow distribution Of gifts al the creation
and therefore going over to the evil one
in hopes Of getting something better.
Since then tho dog has hated the eat. be-
cause ne suspects her OF having stolen
his coat.
The traditional association Of cats with
old maids comes from the fact that IN
the middle ages cats were always kept
in nunneries.
The belief that cats We're connected
with sorcery and were the preferred at
tendants of witches H. said 10 be of Egyp-
tan origin. when Typhon, the evil prin-
ciple. terrified the gods and goddesses so
much that to protect themselves. they
took upon them the shapes of animals,
Bast the cat goddess. woo was a.sO ,nc
goddess Of witchcraft. assumed the shape
of cat.
In Medieval France cats had lad
name ana II was customary 10 buIh
numbers OF them in q bonfire upon ST.
Johns day. There still exists a receipt
for money paid to one Lucas Pommer-
reauX IN loo FOR navlns supi.l... 4,r
three years all the cats required for the
fire on ST. Johns day as usual"
In the south OF France tner, IS belief
that II cat be carried i'm a cart and the
wind blow from it TO the horses. they
Immediately fall tired, and if any part
of the drivers clothing be- made from
catskin the horses will feel as II they
were drawing a double burden.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-01
Chatham People.

CHATHAM. VA. March 30.-Special.
Rev. i. o. Guerrant. -. D., who has been
conducting q series OF meetings in tho
Presbyterian church left yesterday.
Large crowds attended the meeting.
Mrs. George W. Belk is quite sick with
pneumonia at her home on Main street.
Mrs j. II. Boiling left for Baltimore
Yesterday 10 be treated at John-HopAns.
Mrs. II. billiard. Jr.. left several days ago
for the same place.
Mrs. r. W. Martin returned yesterday
from a visit Of several weeks in lynch
burg.
Mrs. James L. Tredway is visiting her
sister Mrs Cherry. IN Danville.
Mr. Chesley Martin. who has been taxi
ing course in dentistry at the Maryland
University viii graduate this week and
Is expected home Thursday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-01

\ book about kites has lately been pub
lishod by Mr.. Gilbert 7. Woglom, who
has carried his experiments in kite-hyinS
far enough to make himself and his
flights Of Importance in the scientific
world. lie .lected form OF Kite.
chiefly deri from Japanese models, 10
which he has given the name parakite-
beyond the klte-l,' reason Of the great
heights to which these wonderful bird
like flyers are capable Of attaining.
Mr. Wogl0m's book contains careful
explanations OF AN the details Of success
ful construction. together with Il great
deal o. able information about wind
and We. one Of his most priced in
vontions is ID folding parakIte that can
be- easily carried on hoard ships TO be
used for sending lie ashore in event
Of running aground iu a storm. The tail
is an appcndag which has been evoluted
away from 90 modern kite and In Mr..
Woglom's i,ot U D1raaites there Is
not a single isil. They are all carefully
registered as to naIrc rating and special
characteristics. and his largest parakite,
Baby. has pull OF eighty pounds in a
strong wind
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-01

Formally Acc pied by tie County snper
vso.s l,tidg in ~ BAD Condifif u.

BUCHANAN. VA. March Si.-Special.-
The Board of Supervisors Of Botctourt
met in Fncastlc yesterday. and, on behalf
OF the county. accepted from the builders
tho Jail just completed. The building IS
of brick. three stories high, and contains
twelve steel cages i'm tho two upper sto-
rics. with commodious rooms for the jan
cr's residence. on the lower floor.
The building cost complete about 5000
The attention of the Board of Suoer-
visOrs has been called to tho condition OF
the bridge across the James river mere.
The board will mect on he 1th OF April
10 inspect the bridge. and II Is thought
that steps will at once be taken 10 build
new bridge. The present structure IS
a wooden one. and experts have pro-
nouuccd IL TO he IN dangerous condi-
ton.
Hon. A. G. Prestons friends are very
much concerned about the condition OF
hts health. which has been bad for sew
oral months past. At this writing ne Is
thought TO be better and 1t is hoped he
will now improve