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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-04

Judge publishes a graphic picture OF
the rise of the warm Mckinley sun.
which hasjmelted the ice in business
river and money is flowing down car
rying the ice blocks before it, which
blocks are represented as Cleveland
and his cabinet. There will be no tears
shed when these go, but it is most
time to stop these predictions. Nc.
Kinley cannot fulfill them, and there
is no use to add any more insults tc
the injury the country has endured
from the prosperity liars.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-04
Building Assoeia ion Troubles.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. Jan. 27.-Ther=
has been panic among the building
and loan association stockholders OF
this city during the past month and
six OF the ten institutions in this CITY
have gone into receivers hands. The
liabilities are from 100000 to 81. 600,
0O6. The largest of these associations
the Southern. was national Ii
was the largest in the South, but its
business did not extend into the north
ern States. The havoc has been
wrought chiefly through a decision OF
the Supreme Court of the State reauir
ing that money loaned should be Did
off. Several associations faileo on ae
count of this and run was made on
others.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-04
Some Interesting Facts.


Some London publishers give a life
insurance policy, good for thirty days,
with their magazines.
A Providence stove-maker is shipping
large numbers of stoves to Norway.
The Danish Consul says Americans
have good chance there.
Linemen have been stringing electric
wires $4,000 feet above the sea level on
the Rocky Mountains, where the air is
so rare that they cannot work without
frequent resting.
Sir Henry Bessemer received more
than $4,000 900 in royalties on his pa
tented process of making steel direct
from pig iron, and reduced the price
from $3.50 per ton to $50.
On the State railways in Germany
| the coaches are painted according to
tive classes, first class being painted
yellow, second: class green, and third
class white.
An invention which will give employ
ment to many workmen during TIT
coming year is the automatic car
coupler, with which 800, 900 freight car
will be equipped to meet the require
ments of the Interstate Commerce law
AchilIe Beloin, of Biddeford, Me.
thinks he has perpetual motion. His
model is now in the Patent Office, witt
an application for patent. Itran TO
two months before sending it away, ant
when boxed for shipment was still run
ming.
Machinists are trying to introduce
glass bearings for machinery by imbed
ding them in elastic supports. In or
diuary use, where correctly applied
they require less oiling, develop les
friction, and are undoubtedly usefu
in many places, and there may yet b.
extended use for them.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-04

The nearer the country gets to the
4th of March the lower prices are drop
ping. Last week every thing took a
tumble. Wheat fell, cotton fell, and
as strange as it may seem the coal
barons get taste of the decline. All
this would have been charged to Bry
an had he been elected, but strange to
say no account has been opened with
Mckinley.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-04
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Kansas legislature is now con-
sidering a bill that provides for the
emasculation of the brutes who COM
NIT criminal assaults upon women.
The wOman's social purity league OF
Topeka endorses the bill and demands
it's passage. They mean business and
are evidently going for the root OF the
evil.-Alexandria Gazette.
It is reported that Melville W. Full
Ter, chief justice of the y. s.. Supreme
Court, and David j. Brewer, associate
Justice, have been nominated as com
missioners to serve on the arbitration
tribunal appointed to determine the
boundary line between Venezuela and
British Guiana.
Judge Cox in Washington has grant
ed divorce to Sallie A. Harris from
Charles H. Harris, son of Senator Har-
ris, of Tennessee, and the court grant
ed the custody of the child, son. to
his mother, and also ordered the de
PENDANT to pay Mrs. Harris alimony in
the sum of $75 per month. Desertion
is said to be the charge.
It is understood the Lowery Mansion,
on Vermont avenue, Washington, has
been leased for three months by Cor
nelius Vanderbilt, and it is said he will
bring on big retinue of servants, a
dozen carriages and twenty horses, and
will do a big lot Of entertaining.
Ex-Queen Liliuokalani. of Hawaii,
held a reception at the Shoreham in
Washington last week and gratified
the curiosity of several hundred call
ers, mostly ladies. Her gown was not
such as the fashion plates represent
these days as type of correct dress.
She was dressed in black, as any widow
might be, although there were liberal
sprinklings of royal purple" around
the bodice to relieve the subdued tones.
On her breast she wore two large
medals, one of the Order of the Mystic
Shrine the other metal from au Odd
Fellows society. She wore no earrings
or Jewels of any kind. Ladies who
came to see her far outshone the queen
in brilliancy of attire.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-04

A logician has been arguing with US
that Bryan was duly elected When
GU estioned as to how he came to his
conclusion, he replied that all the evils
are occurring just as the gold bugs
said they would occur if Bryan was
elected. Therefore Bryan has been
elected.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-04
Trustees Sale
REAL ESTATE,

| By virtue of deed of trust executed by
Charles d. Brand and Rachel &. Brand, his
wife, to the undersigned dated July 81, 1883,
| and of record in tn Clerks Office of the Coun-
ty Court of Augusta, in deed book SO, page 593.
default having been made in the payment OF
the debts secured thereby and being request
ed in writing SO to do by the holders OF said
debts, will offer for sale by public auction in
front of the court house in the city of Staun-
ton, on
Monday, February 22, 1897,
County Court day, the real estate Or so much
thereof as may be necessary, described in said
deed situated in Augusta county on the Shen
andOah Valley Railroad now Norfolk & West
erD) and South river adjoining Geo. T. Keiser
and others containing l24 7-75 acres
The land has upon it a comfortable dwell
ling, stable ald d well.
Terms of sale will be cash sufficient to paw
cost of sale ana the debts secured by the deed
of trust amounting to Sl,500.U0 with interest
from July 81, 1881, until paid and foY the resi-
due of the purchaSe-money the purchaser will
execute his three bonds with approved per-
soEal security, in equal instruments, bearing
date from day OF sale with interest from date
and payable III one, two and three years from
date respectively and the title to be withheld
as ultimate security.
This is good opportunity to buy nice
home and, as the sole is made by a trustee,
when the property is Knocked down, no upset
id can be put in.
ALEX. f. ROBERTSON,
jan 2l4ts Trustee.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-04
TRUSTEES SALE
OF REAL ESTATE.

As trustee in deed OF trust executed by,Geo.
June 10. 1891, of record in the clerks office of
Augusta county court in D. B. ia, page 81, de-
fault being made and the beneficiary, W. II.
Bailey, requiring the enforcement of said deed
according to its terms, will on
Saturday, the 18th day of February, 1897,
at IL O'Clock NJ, offer at public auction in front
of the court house in the city of Staunton, that
valuable real estate situate in Augusta coun-
ty on Christians Creek anOut five miles north
east from court house, adjoining Loring Tur-
ner and others, containing acres. BOY poles,
more or less, together with the buildings there
on, consisting of comfortable two story
frame dwelling, other OUT buildings and the
remains OF the Grist and Saw Mill.
TERMS-CaSh PAY ing first the costs of SAFE,
any unpaid taxes ana the residue to the pay
ment of the bond and interest secured by said
deed, and any surplus to said G. L Wills.
WILLIAM A. BURNETT,
Jan. q, 1897, 1t Trustee,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-04
Continued COLD Weather.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Jan. 27.-There is
but slight relief to day from the cold
Snow, accompanied by a sharp wind.
has been falling since last night. The
mercury at 10 O'Clock this morning was
four degrees above zero. The snow
storm is general throughout Missouri
and in western Kansas it is almost a
blizzard with zero temperature.
CHICAGO. Jan. 27.-The cold wave
has abated little in its severity. Snow,
which began falling about Z q. M, still
continues. Up to nine O'Clock this
morning the temperature in Chicago
has remained for seventy nine hours
below the zero mark. This breaks all
previous records.
OMAHA. Neb., Jan. 27.-For several
days the mercury has been from ten to
fifteen degree below zero throughout
Nebraska. OF the 500, 900 sheep in Ne
braska many have been lost from severe
cold.
YANKToN, S. D.. Jan. 27.-The losses
of cattle along the Missouri river will
be heavy The temperature has rang
ed from zero TO thirty-six degrees be-
low, ever since last Friday. The snow
is the deepest for many years, and the
cattle are able to find grass only where
the ground has been blown bare of
snow.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-04

Mrs. Bradley-Martin's $24O, 600 ball,
has brought upon the country more
than 24O, 900 bawls from set of gentry
whose own money, if they ever had
any that could truthfully be said to be
theirs, goes always to charity, which
charity always begins with themselves,
and at the same time ends there.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-04

Two young women of Moscow recent
ly strangted an old female miaer and
TOOK her money. as they explained in
court. lin order to provide themselves
with funds for travelling abroad to
complete their scientific education"
One day in the early part of last
month the weather was SO summer like
1t Houston, Tex, that duck trousers
were worn. A few days later the h cav
lest snow storm of the season was re-
ported in the northern portion of the
State.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-04

In view of the fact that three of our
naval vessels have grounded and been
rendered useless recently, it might be
we'll to haul them ashore and use them
as forts, and build a few vessels that
will float
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-04

The woman's suffrage party has
taken hold of the flag and 'desecrated'
it, by making it bear only four stars,
which are emblematic of the four
States where female suffrage exists.
There is a great howl about this prin-
cipally by the Republican party,
which claims a copy right of that
emblem.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-04

About the time this groggy country
begins to get over its hiccoughs and
starts up prosperity avenue walking
tolerably straight, another busted bank
firecracker explodes under it's feet and
gives it fresh case of heart failure.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-04

The approaching inaugural is to
have as part Of it's make up body OF
Confederate soldiers to be called the
Shenandoah Valley Patriotic Legion.
who are to parade. These will occupy
the position of clown in circus parade.
They will make the people laugh.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-04

No Democratic speaker or writer,
either north or south, need trouble
himself hereafter to deny or refute the
frequent Republican charges of alleged
fraud and intimidation at elections
held in the Southern States, for all
such charges can be completely dis
proved by reproducing speeches made
by the Northern Republican members
of the elections committee of the Uni
ted State House of Representatives,
during the recent debate in that body
on the Yost-Tucker contested case;
aud Democrats State and national
committees should not fail to make
campaign documents of those speeches
for use at future observation-disclosures
dria Gazette,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-04
A Coincidence.

Mr.. Yost in his late lamented speech
before Congress in the Yost-Tucker
contest, referred to the charge OF the
Light Brigade. He had scarcely made
the reference before his own mangled
remains were borne from the field.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-04
Rank Failure,

OLYMPIA, Wash. Jan. 27.-The First
National Bank of Olympia closed its
doors yesterday because of the with
drawal of 100000 State funds, which
precipitated run. The liabilities OF
the bank are said to be 800, GOO and the
assets $3.50, 900.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-04
"The Blow Almost Killed Father"

"The Blow Almost Killed Father"
Yost,s Weekly, edited by Major s. Nj.
Yost. father of Hon. ). Yost, is filled
up this week with denunciation of
Congress and any and every body who
assisted in turning Jake down in his
contest for Congressman fuckers seat
Buchanan Banner.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-04
Spectator & Vindicator
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4.

This paper has the largest circula-
ton of any Newspaper published IN
the Valley of Virginia. The subscrip-
ton list is open to inspection.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-04

Lee B. Mcfarland, teller of the Sec
ond National Bank of Parkersburg,
W. Va is reported to be a defaulter to
the extent of $43,0
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-04
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
TRUSTEES SALE,

By virtue of two trust deeds executed to me
by A. j. Dabney and wife, for the benefit of the
Young Mems Building u Loan Association of
Staunton, the one bearing date on the 22nd day
OF December, 1881, recorded in the Hastings
Court Clerks Office of the city of Staunton in
Deed Book ii, page 14T. and the other bearing
!iate on the 10th day of January, 1888, recorded
in same office in Deed Book H. page 491, at the
request of the beneficiary in said trust and by
virtue of decree OF the Court of Husting for
the city OF Staunton. rendered on the 2lst day
of January, 1897, in the cause of Nelson, Trus-
tee VS.. Dahney and ais, will, ON
Saturday, the 9th day of March, 1897,
in front of the court house in the city of Staun-
ton, offer for sale at public auction the prop
srty conveyed in the aforesaid trust deeds,
consisting of adv cling house and lot situated
on the east side OF North Augusta street in
the city or stanton, said lot fronts on Angus
ia street ;3c]@ feet and runs back SO feet. Said
dwelling house being numbered sol North Au-
gusta St.
TERMS Cash in hand sufficient to pay SIS 50
unpaid taxes; 81 $3.50 the debt due said Young
Mems Building Loan Association, and the
costs OF executing said trust and sale and the
balance upon q credit Of three and six months,
the purchaser to execute bonds for the de-
ferred instruments with approved security
bearing interest from day of sale and waving
the Homestead exemption, and title retained
as ultimate security,
ALEX. II. FULTZ,
IeD 4-4tS Trustee.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-04

The Rev. Joshua Hall McIlwaine,
D. D.. theyenerable president of Evlyn
College. Princeton, N. j., died there
on Saturday morning of heart failure,
in his Send year.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-04
TRUSTEES SALE
OF A
Valuable Residence and OTHER Valuable
Real Estate Situate in Basic City,
Augusta County, Va.

The undersigned, Fitzhugh Elder, SUBSTITUTE
ed Trustee, in a deed of trust dated May 10th,
1891 from j. II. Rankin and wife to j. M,
Quarles, Trustee, to secure the payment of
certain BOND ii said deed fully set forth de-
fault having been made ill the pay ment of the
same, and having been requested by the hold
er, thereoF, will proceed to sell in front of the
Court House, i'll the city of Staunton Va on
Monday, the Stli day of February, 1897.
at O'clock p. ~, at public auction. to the
hlghesb bidder, that C rtsin valuable resi-
aence property in which j II. Rankin former
ly resided, situate in the Town OF Basic Citv
on the east SIDE of Winchester Avenue and
pounded as set forth in said deed as follows:
beginning at stoke corner to John Hoover
thence south 26o So, West so feet to a stake in
the Old line. South $50. East rs feet to stake
thence North 26o 81, East 80 feet to /, STAKE
corner to John Brewer, North 500, West Ia
feet TO the beginning; and also Lot 5, in Block
Il, as designated on the map of Basic Civ
Augusta County. Virginia." recorded in tbs
clerks office of the county court of Augusta
county. Virginia. in ID. h. no, pm sos and 100
TERMS OF SALE-CASH, ''''
FiThHUGH ELDER,
i1H -tds substituted Trustee.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-05-14
LYNDON.

MIS-. Hannah Wlmarth returned Mon
day from Lowell, Mass, where she has
been spending the winter with her daugh-
ter.
Rev. P. B. Fisk is supplying the East
Lyndon and Kirby pulpit in addition to
his duties here.
Mrs. Trull, Mrs. Henry Chase and
c. NJ. Chase were appointed committee
last Sunday to arrange exercises for
Childrens Sunday.
Rev. W. c. Johnson had busy day
Sunday. In addition to his regular three
services he addressed the Y. NJ. c. A.
men meeting in St Johnsbury.
Silver's Concert company appeared in
the hotel hall Tuesday evening before
quite an audience.
Lorenzo Eaton returned Friday night
from Florida, where he has spent the
winter. Everybody is glad to see him
back and looking so well with regular
Florida cracker color adjoining his face.
A room in the Hartwell building is
being fitted up for the post Office, where
| it will soon be run under the administra-
ton of E. E. Bailey.
Mrs. Curtis Stevens returned Saturday
night from a several weeks visit in Bos'
| ton.
The dinner given by the Congrega-
tional church ladies in the vestry last
Saturday was well attended and about
SIS taken No better dinner was prob,
ably ever served tor 5 GEMS.
The old sidewalk on Chapel street
with the boards laid lengthways, is being
replaced by a new one with the boards
laid crossways, which, according to Boss
Carpenter Treiren, is a great improve
ment.
The Christian Endeavor society en-.
loved sociable in the vestry last Friday
evening. Cake and ice cream was served
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-05-14
Mrs. DR.. Haviland went to Bath, III,

Mrs. DR.. Haviland went to Bath, N. H.,
Monday.
J. w. ellis is at work for Scott M.
Farnum and wife selling all kinds OF
wagons and repairing supplies.
Mrs. Charles Hatch has received a pen
sion and about 500 back pay.
Mrs. Calvin Woodland has returned
from California, where she has been
spending he winter.
Joel Foster of Montpelier last Tuesday
and Wednesday made an examination OF
our springs and proposed route for
water supply. He pronounced he springs
magnificent and the route feasible at an
expense OF $1,000 to $4,000. Mr.. Foster
met the people OIL the fire district at the
town hall Tuesday evening and discussed
with them the proposed wat.r system
and strongly advised its adoption. He
spoke OF several villages where a good
water system had done more for their
prosperity than the railroads. 1t is
hoped by those who have the welfare oil
the village at heart that good water
supply may be put in soon
Il. Is. l1ill and Mrs. ). Durant spent
last Sunday in Plainheld at the home
of Mr.. Hills parents.
Presiding Elder Hamilton preached a
very interesting sermon at the Metho
dist church last Sunday.
The pastor Of the Methodist church
has made a change in his Sunday ser
vices. The morning service will begir
at 10,45 instead OF II O'Clock; evening
service at 7 o'clock, which will be opened
with song led by Salma Davis clario
netest.
The Village Improvement society arr
arranging for an entertainment on Deco
ration day evening, the main feature 0
which will be The National Flag Drill
by ten young ladies. Further particular
next week.
{. H. Wilson says, Zone of Harmless
equals two sc. cakes; Sc. back if i
| daptf ~
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-05-14
LUNENBURG.

Mr.. and Mrs. S. B. Powers have come
to this village to live.
w. A. Folsom was in town last week
a few persons in the village have al
ready planted their early peas and po-
tatoes.
Work on the roads, which were in a
bad condition, was begun with the road
machine last week.
Carl Phelps was seriously injured at
the South Lancaster cheese factory last
Saturday morning. He was holding
Stephen Smiths horse which became
frightened at the cars, and was thrown
down and the horse stepping on his head.
A. ]. Miller has recently painted his
house which much improves its appear
ance.
The drama recently given by the young
people here was pronounced success,
the several parts being well carried out
and showing that much hard work and
careful study had been expended by all
the members OF the company. A prone
made followed the play, the music for
which was furnished by the band which
made its first appearance since that night
its organization.
Mrs. James Johnson died at her rome
last Tuesday after many months of severe
illness. The funeral was held Thursday
afternoon Rev. Mr.. Joseph conducting
the services.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-05-14

the boys are hoping for liveier times and
10 hours work every day.
The Worlds Fair Glass Blowers gave
entertainments in Music hall every even
ing last week, under the auspices OF the
band which gave out doorconcerts before
every performance. During the week
Claude Watson was voted the homellest
man, Miss Hattie Hunter the prettiest
woman, Dave Mccullough the best gen.
lleman Walter and Miss Mary Emerson
the best lady walter. The most exciting
contest, however, was to see who owned
the prettiest baby About dozen were
after the honor and all wanted it. The
prize was awarded to Josephine, the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Everett H..
Hutchins. number OF school children
were interested in the contest of getting
themes words out of the word "crystal."
Louise and Rose Perrin made 1913 words
and were given the prize. This beats the
winner at st. Johnsbury, who made $50
words. The entertainments were not
very largely attended, but the band real
lied small sum.
E. J. Blodgett reports the bicycle bust
ness fully as good as last year, having
thus far disposed of about 60 wheels.
The J. c. Rockwell Theatre company
opens here next Monday evening, con-
tinuing through the week with change of
programme nightly. The entertainments
will be given under the auspices OF the
band The company is said to be agood
one. The band will play at the entrance
every evening.
L. T. Wilder has sold his interest in the
Union meat market to Ben Lincoln. The
name of the new firm is Gorham & Lin
coin.
To the Universalists OF Lyndonville
On the first and second Sundays Of
June (the 6 and 49, Rev. Ira D. Morrison
of Provincetown, Mass, will preach at
your hall. 1t is hoped that Mr.. Morri
son will locate at Lyndcnville and in
connection with this work reopen the
church at West Burke and also do some
work at Glover. He is an energetic
young man and fine preacher. If yot
can secure his services your society is tC
be congratulated Let all who are inter
ested come and hear him.
HERvEY H. HoYT,
District Missionary.