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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-26
staunton People going to k,ondvke,


The gold fever, called "Klondicitis, . has
struck Staunton. We were informed by one
OF them that the following will 60 to Alas
ka next spring, about April 1st-E. ID. Bell,
the hustling collector, Capt. H. P. Han
COCK, j. D. Campbell and Edward Hall of
otaunton, and John W. Merritt, mayor of
Greenville. Capt. Jas. A. Shewey will 90
also. He has been in correspondence with
MS relative. Jas. R. Wright of near Fair
held, who is at Dawson city, and has deter
mined to go about next March OF sooner. If
these go. there will doubtless be others to
join them. j. M. Long says he will 60 with
any one having money who wants an expe-
rienced miner. Argus.
Inc last ship load that left Seattle for the
klondyke carried passengers who had paid
$500 for their fare and 10 cents pound for
their baggage. At these prices few of our
people would be likely to embark.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-26
COUNTY COuRT

Rev. William T. Jones was appointed
guardian for Hattie E. Schaefer, the object
oelng to place his ward in the Baptist Or
phanage, Salem, Va, for support and ed
ueatlon until July 1st 1906, her mother con.
senting
Mozella Stewart was appointed guardian
Tor Annie and Washington Witt, colored,
The will of Ana1ias Thornton was adj
mltted to probate with Elizabeth Thornton
as executrix.
The will of w. A. Drummond was admit
ted to probate and time allowed the execu-
tor named to qualify hereafter if he NAV so
elect.
Mrs. Mary N. Allen, widow, qualified as
Administrative of the estate of her late hus-
band, James w. Allen.
Inc grand jury reported that no evidence
had been produced before them upon which
to base an indictment but that the charges
OF violation of the revenue law preferred
against Edmund Scotland by the Commits
sioner of the Revenue for Beverly Manor
District and against DR.. j. II. Cameron. DR..
ID. Bashaw and j. M. Kunkle, reported by
the commissioner of the Revenue for Pas
lures District, be continued for further in
curry. The Commissioners Of the Revenue
for North and South River Districts failed
to make report to the grand jury.
Justice d. N, Wilson reported and paid |
into the court. One fine of $40 on William
Rohrer for using indecent language to a fe-
male on the public highway and another for
S5 on S. Carroll for misdemeanor.
Justice s. 7. Alexander reported and paid
into court two fines, one of $5 on T. Bag
ley for petit larceny and another of s.. 80 on
Herman Quinn. Howard Quinn and Will
liam Maupiu for killing dog.
In the matter of the School Board Trustees
OF Riverheads District VS.. Isaac Newton's
heirs and administrator. On notice to
appoint commissioners to assess damages
and condemn lot of one acre for a public
school house, summons was awarded against
The tenants of the freehold, returnable to
The tirst day of the next term.
James A. Lightner, of Bath county, quail
led to practice in this court. e
In the case of the Commonwealth VS.. VIM.
hcNeill for rape, the prosecution was con- a
lucted by the commemorative ATTORNEY. e
'ssisted by Hulst Glenn. The prisoner was a
defended by r. S. Gray and S. D. Timber. t
axe, Jr. The case was fully heard, argued a
nd given to the jury, who, after being out t
My few moments, returned a verdict of G
lot guilty. tt
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-26
New Advertiser ents.

Geo. w. Britain, whose handsome drug
store is on the corner of Main and Augusta
Sts., calls attention today to saying of 20
per cent. by buying of him.
+. B. Kennedy and A G. Gordon, Comm rs.
advertise for Sept. court, the H. T. Edison
property near Mt. Sidney.
W. G. Humbert. surviving trustee, adyer-
tlses valuable tract of about go acres of land
near New Hope.
Arista Hoge, Treasurer of the civ. notifies
tax payers how to save per cent. on their
taxes, by paying up before Sept. 10.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-26
Electric Road to hleh,.na.

"A mass meeting of our citizens was held
at the Chamber of Commerce rooms on
Monday evening at s o'clock, to consider
the question OF extending the electric road
TO Highland county. Isaac Witt, ESQ.,, was
made chairman. Col. S. Brown Allen
spoke at some length of the resources of
highland county. Afterward, Mr.. A. e.
Braxton spoke for short while and peril
nently enquired of the plans of the railway
company. This brought Mr.. Apperson. the
manager of the company to the floor. but
no definite proposition was made by him.
lie stated, however, that it would cost
$4,000 per mile to build and equip the road
which, when summed up. was seen to
amount to 100000, and this threw a chill
on many and it was seen at once that any
sum Staunton might subscribe would be
only drop in the bucket. The thing that
was entirely lacking was any we'll defined
proposition from the electric company, any
oirect and certain offer to do certain thing.
II the city OF citizens would do a certain
otner thing without which progress in the
matter will forever be stayed.
There was some talk about the Vincent
surveys and proposition to consult Mr.. E. |
y. vincent about matters touching the |
building of the road, but an entire and Ia
~ entable want of anything definite from
manager Apperson, whose company would
receive any money that might be subscribed
and In conjunction with which anything in
me matter of the road must be accomplish.
20. There is plenty of railroad in this
country built and equipped for $4,000 per
nile and margin left for the constructor
! Is therefore useless to talk to our peoplei
'Dout making an electric way cost So, 900,
Vhen the roadbed, which is always the cost
y feature. is already graded, or nearly so.
me only way anything can ever be done
With the road is for the company to make a |
roposltion on its behalf, and then for High
ana county and Staunton to meet it and see
7hether they can comply with such de-
lands as the company may make. Talk a
ntnout this understanding is so much time t
'asted. II
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-26
The BIC ShoAm

Inc Great Wallace Shows, which will
exhibit IN this city tomorrow, Friday, Aug.
", seem to be having the best kind of a
record Wherever they have appeared this
season. The institution is said to be far
larger and more meritorious than ever be.
lore IN its history. and the press evidently
Try TO out do each other in writing words of
praise for the big tented enterprise. The
shows recently visited Clearfeld. Pa. the
Public Spirit of that city has the following
to say:
The Great Wallace Shows arrived here
Yesterday morning and at once commenced
the erection Of its large tents. The work
was rapidly done and in short time the
tents were up and everything was in readi-
ness Tor the magnificent street parade.
Ihere was noticeable absence of profanity
curing the unloading process, everything
Delng conducted in quiet orderly manner.
The street parade started from the show
grounds at 10 O'Clock and traversed the
principal streets of the town 1t was by far
Inc best street exhibition ever given by any
snow IN our town. The wagons and cages
Ire all newly painted and the horses are
'he finest ever seen here.
a large crowd turned out to the perform
lnce IN the afternoon and they were we'll
epald for their trouble. For two hours
M half they were treated to an exhibition
ne like OF which has never been shown by
ny circus in this section of the State.
1verythlng was first class from beginning
end, and no fault could be found with a | Y
ingle act IL
ne show was brimful of new features t
no is a decided and pleasing innovation in
1e circus line. Il
one OF the best features of the show was i
ie entire absence of everything in the skin d
anne line, the management not allowing a ID
'klr OF any description to operate on orr
bout the grounds. Everything about the b
lows is clean and new and it is indeed Il
odel circus liz
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-26
Groceries. Etc.
bACON-country, see country produce.
western, canvas hams. ,..,. 1nG
Al. long clear sides. h
BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARK
Monday. AuQ % 1907

SWlne.-Ihe arrivals this week were H..
$40 mead. There is fair Offering as to mum.
| Ders.about 500 head less than last week
ana II constitutes fair supply. The market
- Irm at a silgnt advance on last week.
VaaueS. GOOD light far Western hogs sell
at "a .65a4.7 per 100 lbs. and those from 9th
en- points, lights. $4.3Oa4.5O, and heavies
$4.zoa4 go per 100 lbs gross. Roughs S2.75a
3 per 100 lbs gross. '''
Sheep and Lambs.-Them market Is dull for
heavy run. some 80 carloads. Sheep are Lc
on, selling at 2a31c per Id, and few extra
shade OF. Lambs Lc lower, selling at IA
&c per 10, and extra shade higher.
Calves.-Vea ls are unchanged, selling at
4a3Hc per 10, as to quality. Roughs nomi-
nally at SSa6 per head.
FURNISHED By NEWTON & Co, LIVE Stock CON-
MISSION MERCHANTS, JERSEY CITY, u.
New York, Aug. %.
ing all local points, were 2141 beeves a45o
calves.s u, $40 sheep and lambs, and 1855
nogs; For the week ending Sunday last.
LIS oeeyes, 1874 mich cows, 7.I98 calves
1922 81 sheep and lambs, %, 193 hogs, against
t ~ Deeves, LIS mich cows 5,637 calves.
week previous. e' VAC
Shipments from this port the past week
were S1O7 beeyes, ia sheep. II ESQ onarfers
OF beef, against 1858 beeyes. 60 sheer and
ll;l5o quarters the week preceding. Private
cables received today from London and liver. |
pool quoted American steers at lOa10ac ner
10. dressed weight; American sheep at 81
Per per- 10; dressed weight; American refrigerator
Receipts IS OF beeyes, yesterday and today in
cluoed; ~ cars TO be sold, of Which.23 cars
were &C Jersey City. Supplies were moderate
put the market ruled quiet at barely the
fully cleared y"iuS were
POOR to best native steers sold at 81. 4oa5. 20
pes 5oy Us stays and oxen at s250a4 So bulls
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-26
county commlttee maet,r.

The County Democratic Committee met
Monday. Chairman Echols offered his res
lgnation and W. T. McCue was elected to
succeed him and Jos. A. Glasgow was elect
ed to represent the second ward in the va
cancy occasioned by Mr.. Eohols' resigna-
ton. Capt. John McQuaide's resignation
as secretary was accepted and John T. Har-
man was elected to succeed him.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-26

In order to put our subscription list on a
cash basis. we will hereafter omit the names
of all delinquent subscribers. The paper
will be stopped when persons time has
expired
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-26
Died Far Away From Home.

Mrs. Pauline DuBose-Little wife of Rev.
Lacy l.. Little, formerly of Lynchburg. died
at kamlsawa, Japan, July 25th. She was
tne daughter OF Rev. DR.. H. e. DuBose, one
Oh inc Oldest missionaries in China of the
southern Presbyterian church. Mrs. Little
was graduate of the Mary Baldwin Semi.
nary, ana made many friends here dnrine
her schooldays. =
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-26
Camp Meeting.

Vt Christians, Sunday, Aug. 30. To pro-
VIE -etommodations the q. & .. Ry. will
-ui ston trains to and from the grounds
on fi-5 10 owing schedule: Leave Stanton
l9a 4. N. 80 a. m, 1890 p. m., p. M, 3 D.
or, p. M, p. m, Sp. nj. Returning,
leave grounds 1880 a. m, - noon, 1 p. NJ,
5:a)p. M, $50 p. NJ. $50 p. M, 1880 p. m.
4 Ii. ", ctrr-7ffi{ st sr,xein-'- 49, sr,r.9y.s
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-26
Prohibition Ticker.

The Prohibition convention which met in
Lynchburg last week, nominated the fol-
lowing ticket-For governor, Rev. L. A.
Cutler OF Louisa; for lieutenant governor,
u. M. Smithdeal of Richmond for ATTORNEY
general, Frank B. Kennedy of Staunton.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-26
WEDDING CARDS

beautifully printed at the SPECTATOR
office. An elegant new line of type
for this especial purpose.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-26
Boees-niner.

Mr.. and Mrs. Harmon Hiner of Thorn, W.
Va, have issued invitations to the marriage
of their daughter 4eetrice, 70 w M. Rc,r-~
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-26

This paper guarantees larger
circulation in Augusta county
than any Newspaper published.
The subscription list is open to
inspection.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-26
At the court.

Atthe County Court Monday there was
much actively in wheat. Buyers were on
hand Offering S1.OO for wheat, and a large
amount changed hands. Some persons how
ever were not in humor for parting with
their crops as yet and held for higher prices
Horse buyers were here also and paid fairly
good prices for some extra good horses. but
the number OF extra horses was small, Some
cattle were brought in from Eastern Vir.
gina OF rather fair grades and were soon
sold. There was of course the usual amount
OF trading in which everybody seemed to
think he had gotten the advantage of tho
other fellow
But the day was rathera busy one and rise
in wheat made people feel good. A few
republican politicians stood round claiming
everything on the result of McKinley's cleo.
ton, and the gold standard, and everybody
left them alone in their glory.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-26

senator Tom Martin has announced that
ne Will stump the State this fall.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-26
United States Civil Service Exam,n.

ChIIed states civil Service Examination
The United States Civil Service Commits
sion mas ordered that an examination be
held by its local board in this CITY on Sat.
urday, October End, 1897 commencing at Q
O'CLOCK a. M, for the grades of clerk and
carrier IN the postofice service. Only citi.
zens OF the United States can be examined.
The age limitations for this examination are
as follows: Clerk, IS years or over, Carrier
between q and 40. Applications should he
nleo promptly in order that time may re-
main for correction If necessary. For appIi-
cation blanks, full instructions. and in.
relative to the duties duties and
salaries OF the different positions, apply to
L. ). Evans, Secretary Examiners Postofice
Service. z. O. address, Stanton. Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-26
Highland Items.

JOHN T. HARTMAN, Secretary.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-12-18
Wages and Prices.

1t is extremely gratifying news that wages
are increasing. 1t is to be hoped that in every
instance the increase at least fully covers the
increased cost of living that has taken place
during the past year. About one month ago
the Boston Herald asked the Home Market
Club, Just about to hold lis annual dinner, to
explain the relation of prosperity to the i'll
creased cost of living. 1t cited the following
principal articles Of general use, the cost of
which has increased. We quote
Flour is fully 80 per cent. higher than at
the lowest point Il year ago.
Corn is 9 to 10 per cent. higher.
Granulated sugar is over Il per cent. higher.
Molasses is to Q per cent. higher.
Pork is over 333 per cent. higher.
Mutton is over % per cent. higher.
Potatoes are over 100 per cent. higher.
Apples are mere than 100 per cent higher.
Butter is more than Is per cent. higher.
Eggs are over 10 per cent. higher.
Wool is from 80 to 100per cent higher, and
the trade in wooden goods is struggling to get
the prices of wooden cloths up to a par with
wool. Who is to pay for this increased cost
of wooden cloths?
Hides are 40 per cent. higher, and boot and
shoe manufacturers are trying hard to get this
increased cost out of boots and shoes. Is this
of supreme benefit to the great majority?
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-12-18
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

Services in the Bethel, at Uniontown, on Sunday
at 1890 Il. III. and p. IN. Sunday School at a. m
Preaching at FriZellburg at p M and each even
ing during the week S. B. Craft, Pastor
Ascension Church.-Sunday, Dec. 19.-Holy En-
charst 80 a. H. Mathis at 10 a. IN. Second Holy
Eucharist at10.30 a. H. EVensong AT 4. 10 ana p. IN
Neutrality-suspicious. and Holy Eucharist at IL ~
EvenSOng Except FridayS) at . p. m EEelisohS
Friday al 30 p III. F. B. Taylor, Rector
St Paurs Reformed Church.-Sunday school at
9. Il H. IN. Divine Service ut 1880 Il. m ana p III
Calvin :. Slagle Pastor
Centenary NJ. +. Church.-Sunay school AT 9lo
Il. IN. Preaching ut lU3O Il. III. ana 'Ju r. ~:
Junior League ut 80 p. III. Senior League at bib
p. III. Prayer meeting Wednesday, at I.I1 p H.
Joel Brown, Pastor.
ST. Johns Church. Rev. Father Cassidy, Pastor
Sunday-LOw Mass ut 7.l3. High Mass NJ ~ A. IN
VeSPers at 80 p. H. During the week-NaSS at
IL III.
Carroll Charge Reformed Church-BenIamln
Church-Sunday school ut 900 Il. m Divine ser
vice at IL Il. sunday School festival Chrlstlnts
Eve, at p. IN. st. Matthew's Church-Sunua!
school at | u. m. Divine service at p m
H. J. Macalister, Pastor.
Salem Charge Lutheran Church. = Benjamin
Churcil-Sunday school at Il. m Preaching at
10 a. M y r. : c. f. at : p. m. ST. Johh
Church-Sunday School at l ?. m. PreaGhnS 1T
p. m. ;. y. bleiil' I''S'oi'
grace Lutheran Church.-Sunday school at .
a. H. Preaching at 1919 Il. IN. and 80 p. m
Morning subject, "A Cup of Cold Water. Evening
Living for the Future y. P. ). G. F. ut ODD p M
z. IL. Miller, Pastor.
Methodist Protestant Church, Rev. W. K. Graham
d. D. Pastor-Sabbath Serviccs-Sunday School 1T
915 A. NJ Preaching at 1890 4. m. and 80 p. ~
Junior C. F. at , p. m y. L. :. {. +. ut $50 =. H.
Midweek service in the lecture room Wednesday
evening, at 30 o'clock.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-12-18
Murdered by Robbers.

Trenton, y. j.. Dee. l5.-MrS. Elizabeth
Gunn. IA widow. aged seventy-live Years. WAS
found murdered at her home ON the outskirts
of the city early this evening. The discovery
was made by "A store keepers clerk. VIII" had
called to deliver groceries.
Mrs. Gum was lying ON the floor. with Il
towel tied around her mouth. Death was
caused by Sutfocaton. investigation by the
police shows the house to have been ramsack-
ed, and the theory is that the perpetrators
had gone 10 the house for the purpose of rob
berry aud had only intended to gag Mrs. Gum
There is no clue aS to who committed the
crime.
The woman was supposed to be rich, but
from indications in and about the house the
impression was an incorrect one. rs She lived
in comparative poverty.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-12-18
A Miracle of Miracles.
From the New York World.

From the New York World.
What is the meaning OF this pensions ap
propriation of one hundred and torty-One
millions of the hard earned dollars of the
people?
I'ha greatest Of igurers, Ding ley, showed
one aspect of it-total cost Of the Govern
ment, 81 per capita; all the running expenses
of the Government 500; interest on public
debt, 80 cents; pensions. 81
As there are 975 900 pensioners, one family
in every fourteen in the country Is largely
supported by Il collection of 50 trem each
member of the other thirteen families.
But IL better way of realizing the grab is by
means of the tables of the probability of
human life used by our life insurance com
panies.
Double the chances of life as shown by these
tables.
Assume that everybody who took part IN
the war was alive and well at the end of it.
Assume that the average age of the Partlcl-
pants was only b years in 1860.
Assume that everybody i'll the army was
married in 1860.
Still you get this result:
There ought to be now alive less than one
hundred thousand soldiers and widows OF sol
dierS who were wives al the end of the war.
The pensioners outnumber the probable
survivors nine to one,
A miracle \ miracle.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-12-18
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.
Policy Regarding Cuba, Finance
and Bankruptcy.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1.-THE caucus OF
democratic members of the House of Repre-
sentatives tonight resulted in the adoption OF
resolutions defining the party pohcy on the
questions of Cuba, finance and bankruptcy.
The caucus was largely attended, lol OF me
l2J Democratic members being present, de-
spite the stormy weather. Representative
Richardson, of Tennessee, acted as Chairman,
and Representatives Cummings, OF New DIRK,
and Cowherd. of Missouri, as Secretaries.
REPRESENTATIVE Bailey, of Texas, took the
initiative bv presenting the following series
Of resolutions:
Resolved. That it is the sense Of Tins cam-
Gus that the Democratic members OF the
House of Representatives ought to resist all
efforts, direct or indirect. to retire the green
backs and treasury notes.
Resolved. second, That we are opposed to
and will resist all attempts to extend the
privileges of national banks or To reduce the
taxes which they now pay.
nesolved. third. That we favor the early
consideration and passage ot the Senate res0-
luton recognizing that Il condition OF war
exists in the Island of Cuba between the
Government of Spain and the Cuba people.
Resolved fourth, That we favor the early
enactment of a ust and wise Bankruptcy law.
The first three features of the resolutions.
on finance and Cuba, were considered S"na,
ratrlv. the discussion being vigorous and
unanimously favorable. Mr.. Bailey made the
main speech, urging that Democratic mem
beers should take their position promptly
against those financial movements. now as
Stunning formidable dimensions. owing Ia the
recommendations given to them by The Pres
i,ipnt and Secretary of the Treasury. lie
also spoke lor Il clear-uuu position III favor at
The recognition of Cuban beligerency. as EN-
bodied in the Morgan resolution, which passed
the Senate during the extra session. There
was not dissenting voice to Mr.. bailey
propositionS. and the first three resolutions
we're carried by unanimous vote. the result
being received with hearty cheers.
The fourth feature Of the resolutions, de
claring for just and wise bankruptcy law
met with some opposition. Mr.. D'Armond.
of Missouri. argued that it was not eXpcdient
for the party to take Il position favorable to a
bankruptcy bill at this time. The resolution
was supported by MessrS. Bailey. Smms, of
Tennessee and Swanson. Of Virginia. The
resolution finally prevailed by Il large major
ilv. although Mr. DeArmond and about half
Il daZen others registered their votes i'll OPP
position to this course.
On motion Of Mr. Maddox, of Georgia. ar
engagements were made for the usual Con-
greSsional Committee To conduct the Con
yrcSsional campaign Of 1898. The committee
is To consist of one member from each State.
Territory and the District of Columbia and
nine Senators to be chosen by the Senate
Democratic caucus.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-12-18
Mr.. Gorman's Retirement.

I'm the Senate on Monday Senator ""rh'''''
chairman of the Democratic Steering 'o'l-
mittee. presented an order making some
chances in the Democratic representation on
the standing committees of the Senate which
was adopted without debate. The most nm
,ortaat change is the retirement ot senator
German from The Committee on Commerce.
the committee having jurisdiction over APP
nominations for river and harbor improve
ments. As soon as the change was announced
the business interests of Baltimore began to
complain. Maryland is now without repre-
sentation ON this commitree. and the baltI-
more harhor is not likely to receive the at
tention that it formerly did. As the loss OF
Mr.. German service to Maryland and the
country begins TO d VII upon the people
great is the regret that affairs have taken such
a turn. and the time is not far distant when
those Democrats who aided in bringing about
his retirement from the Senate will receive
sharp and severe criticism for their work