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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-04-01
Post-MOrtem luxury.

"What are they going to do with the
remains?"
Coin to cremate EN-"
"Well, by gum, he allus did get thC
cream of eyerythin' .'-Cleyeland PlaiI
Dealer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-04-01
Crystal Sky Columns

An explanation of curious optical
phenomenon, sometimes witnessed on
frosty nights, which is called the
"pseudo-aurOra," is offered by Mr.
Goode, of the Chicago university. The
phenomenon takes the form of beauti-
full columns of silvery light standing
over electric arc lamps and other bright
lights, and sometimes appearing almost
to reach the zenith. Mr.. Goode says
that sometimes the evening star has a
bright shaft below as well as above,
while the rising moon stands in broad
column of light. These appearances
are due to floating frost crystals which
keep their rejecting faces horizontal
On examination he found that the crys-
tails concerned in the exhibition were
thin, siX-sided plates of ice, never more
than one millimeter in diameter
When the wind blows these little plates
are upset, and the columns of light,
caused by reflection from their surfaces,
appear.-Science
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-04-01

Philadelphia consumed 1867 bar
rels of beer in 1896, an increase Of H.
630 over 1895.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-12
A Counting Man in Trouble.

About ten days a neatly dressed Young
man registered at the Anderson Hotel in
Anderson, as N. Z. Norton, of Staunton. Va.
His manners were pleasant and he soon be-
came conspicuous in the society of the place
making love with great gallantry to the
When he presented his check for $40 on the
National Valley Bank, of StauntOn, "mine
most, John w. Anderson, hastened to oblige
his agreeable patron by promptly cashing
it. But when Norton asked him last Mon
day to cash another check for $40. Mr.. Aid
erson wired the Bank and was told in reply
That no such man was on its books and that
its officers knew nothing of him. When
confronted with this telegram, Norton re-
piled that he must have drawn the check on
the wrong bank and took the first chance to
leave town on his wheel. A warrant was
sworn out by Mr.. Anderson and placed in
the hands of Deputy j. E. Hines, who traced
his man to the Red Sulphur Springs. Nor
ton had gone there and was beginning to
create the same sort of social sensation that
he had at Anderson. He got wind that the
officers were after him, however, and on
Tuesday evening left his wheel and gun in
Landlord Humphreys hands and started to
walk to Lowell, but on his way ran plump
into the arms of Mr.. Hines, who took him
to Anderson. There, after hearing before
Justice George Anderson. he was ordered to
jail to await indictment for obtaining money
under false pretenseS, and was brought here
yesterday evening by 'essrs. Hines, George
Bare and ). A. Conner and placed in the
county Bastille, where he now reposes. y
Monroe Waterman.
tThis description sounds to US as if this
were the same person who spent few days
in Stanton recently with DR.. M o. Burk-
holder, and on leaving carried away, the
Doctors revolver and some EDITOR
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-12
New Advertisements.

The attention of farmers is called to the
fertilizer announcement of Baker & Brown
in this issue. They are now prepared to
furnish the old reliable brands at prices to
suit the times.
Messrs. A. Loeb & Co., No. II S. Augusta
street, call the attention of our readers the
great sacrifice sale of fine clothing which
they have inaugurated for limited time.
This is one of the most reliable clothing
houses-in the Valley. and as they always
carry first class line of goods, our people
may be sure of securing genuine bargain.
J. E. Todd wants you to examine his fer
tilizers before buying and says he can save
you money. He has number of standard
brands to select FROM
Lang, the jeweler tells of how the first
ring was made and also the kind he deals
in.
Berkeley, the photographer, calls atten-
lion to his carbonites, and to the nice pic
ture, he makes for Is cents per dozen.
Switzer & Grubert tell how you can get |
gold cheaper than by going to the Klondyke
ields. Call on them for particulars.
Baker & Brown offer for sale harrows,
wagons and carload of new drills, that
hey claim are different and superior to all
'thers.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-12
va. Bar Association.

The most interesting address made at the
meeting of the body at Hot Springs last
week was by DR.. Woodrow Wilson. a native
OF Staunton. now a professor Of law at
Princeton. 1t was scholarly and classical
to the highest degree. His theme was "a
Headless Government" of which he says
ours is one.
During the proceedings Capt. Thomas d.
Ransom presented the report of the commit
tee on international arbitration, which dealt
extensively with the arbitration treaty late
iy before The. senate OF the United States and
spoke in disappearing terms of its rejection.
Hon. Claude A. Swanson spoke against the
report and defended Senator Daniel, saying
it was bad taste for the association to reflect
upon him. On motion the report was re.
ceived and ordered to be printed. w. b.
Petit, OF Fluvanna, was elected president
and Capt. Geo. NJ. Cochran, of Staunton.
was chosen one of the vice-presidentS.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-12
RQdN ENIlE1h
LLANO.

Thursday last about noon. two young m en- /,
j. b. Bryant and g. A. Long, were crossing
field at Buttermilk Spring about two miles
west OF Staunton, when they came upon
dead body Of an unknown colored man. The
mans head lay under small cuIvert of the
Chesapeake and Ohio railway. Immediate.
ly upon the discovery of the body. Mapis.
trate W. l.. Meredith was notified, who. act.
ing as coroner, summoned jury compared
OF the following gentlemen: j, M. Wilson
Jr., foreman. S. M. Masincupp, W. N. Van.
faussen, John Feuchtenberger, William
Thacker and j. d. Mills.
After viewing the body the jury returned
the following verdict: "We, the iury. find
that the deceased came to his death by he.
ing struck by Chesapeake and Ohio train
at or near Buttermiik Spring at some nm.
known time.
Nothing was found ON the body to identify
the. person. 1t was without coat. but had
ON it. short bicycle pants. The oyerseer of
the poor buried the remains in the Potter,a
field.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-12
Western State Hospital 1mnroveu

l 'SoSCAn Ouetc Hospital Improvements,
This week saw the completion of the cold
storage plant which for some time has been
IN course OF erection at the Western State
Hospital. The Hospital now has about $50
inmates, to feed so many people and do it
economically and WE'LL large plant is
necessary. AS to this part it resembles a
mammoth hotel. and should be as carefully
planned and perfectly arranged as one of
them. To this end DR.. Ben. Blackford, Su-
perintendent, has directed the present adj
ministration thus adding this and MANY
other improvements, which have heretofore
been noticed in our columns, and have also
appeared in the reports of the institution
VI course large amount of ice is annually
gathered, but this did not answer the pur-
pose exactly, as the air became too damp.
causing mould. Later on they hit upon a
cold storage machine manufactured by VIM.
Mild of Charleston, w. Va, and inyestiga-
ton OF its qualities caused it to be adopted. |
Some ragged buildings which were used for
carpenter shops in the rear of the main
buildings were RACED and on their sites. and
out OF the old material, very neat and per- |
fectly adapted buildings were erected, and
not only the appearance but the general I
utility has been SO much improved that one
familiar with the place would hardly rec
ognIze that quarter. All the work done in
The erection OF the buildings has been done
with the hospital force lowering thereby
the cost to the minimum. By the comple-
ton OF this improvement, food can be econ
omized as we'll as rendered more wholesome
and waste in the food department will be
almost nullifed.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-12
The Song Of the cycIer.

TO SOuS OF the Cyclef.
I'm training to ride in the bicycle race
Which comes at the next county fair,
Pm riding each day with remarkable
grace,
You should watch me blister the air.
The ladies all sigh when they see it is
Or fall dead from their wheels, with a
cry.
Yes cry, Of Obi! My. OH! My.
just die, just die,
Those ladies SO shy,
AS my form flashes by,
Like a glimmering streak in the storm
riven sky.
But ride, and ride as never man rode
In my new racing suit which is quite
la mode;
And when the time comes for the race to
take place,
I'll win it as sure, as trick with the
ace.
Then the ladies will sigh when they see
it is 1,
Or fail dead from their wheels, with
cry
Yes cry, of Oh My. OH! My.
Just die, just die,
Those ladies so shy,
AS my form flashes by
Like glimmering streak in the storm
riven.S sky.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-12
County School Board.

The annual meeting of the County School
Board was held in Supt Peale's office on
Saturday. There was full attendance of
the District Trustees, and free discussion
OF various matters affecting the public
schools. 1t was left optional with teachers
to close their schools on Thanksgiving day.
but they must make the day up if they do
SO. The rule recurring the vaccination of
pupils is to be enforced. An effort was made
to have uniform salaries over the county,
and some objection expressed to Beverly
Manor paying rather better salaries than
other districts. A committee consisting of
the clerks of the district boards, was an.
pointed to consider the question of county
Normal next summer.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-12

Mr.. Jas. M. M0ylan, of Washington, deaf
mute. on Tuesday was in Staunton, on bust
ness, and from here he will go to Charlottes
vile to attend the Deaf mute Association
! in session there.
Mrs. j. B. Levy, of Baltimore, formerly
Miss Bette Gallaher. will spend some time
at her old home in Waynesboro as soon al
she returns from trip through the NORTH
and Canada, which she is now enjoying, and
which will end this week.
Mr.. Chas. Dana Gibson has been spend.
ing the summer in Albemarle county, at
'Mirador," the home of his father-in-law,
Mr.. g. d. Langhore. where he makes
sketches, and as the boys say, "ketches'
base ball.
DR.. Jno. Kennerly, of Missouri, son of
Dr. Samuel Kennerly, so long resident at
Hermitage in this county, who, when his
father moved to Missouri, was only lad,
has been on a visit to friends in this county,
and to the scenes of his childhood. On Mon
day last he started for his home after a
pleasant visit.
Lloyd Kincaid of Bath county. is held for
the murder of a man by the name of Thomp-
son Hickman. near Monticello, ILL., Some
very damaging letters have been found
written to woman Kincaid married and
deserted. twill be remembered that Kin
caid was arrested in Bath Co. once.
Mr. John Landes and family of Roman,
willmove to Missouri, the last of this month,
where they will make their future home.
Their personal property will be sold on
next Saturday, 14th. The farm place has
been sold to Mr.. John Holler, of Harrison
burg, brother of Mrs. Landes, who will
move on the place.
The wife, son and daughter of Hon. Rob't
Burns Smith, present Governor of Montana.
are stopping at the boarding house of Mrs.
W. H. Tams, on East Beverly st, where
Mrs. Smith will spend the winter, whilst
her son will attend the approaching session
Of Washington and Lee University, and her
daughter will go to Mrs. j. E. B. Stuart's |
school in this city
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-12
From M1ddIebrook.

Last Friday Hoge Young fell from straw
stack and was seriously injured. To wha
extent is not yet known, though Dr. Dunlap
who is attending him, is hopeful, He cannot
turn himself in bed and takes very little
nOurishment
Willie Young and Miss Ada Meeks are on a
visit to Craigsville, the guests of Mr.. Dull, a
merchant there.
Miss Pearle Bradford of Iowa, has for some
weeks been visiting friends in this vicinity,
as well as near Newport and Ruth. She spent
the first part of her stay in Virginia in the
Deerfield neighborhood
1t seems that the infant postoffice between
Newport and Spottswood has at last become
able to stand alone J. 0. McCutchan is P
M. and his daughter assistant, while Mr.. John
Stricken carries the mail ri-weekly from
Spottswood. His wife is his assistant, and
frequently makes the trip for him in her
buggy on schedule time She complains of
the roughness of the road within half mile
OF Faith. Machine men with traction engines
are IN sympathy with her. Other people,
probable because accustomed to the natural
roughness of their surroundings, are like the
boy the calf ran over" and shave NOTHING
to say" Since the contest between Messrs.
Lilly and Condor has been decided in favor
Of the former, who knows all the routes, NAV
it not be hoped that some attention will be
given to the unbroken rocks hauled along
The road side, and some in the road near Mr..
Crisis, just above here? If the Colonel will
travel that way some dark, rainy night, he
will have something to remember.
1t is currently reported that DR.. w. M. Nc.
Kenny will leave for Texas within a month.
tie has sold 10 his sister, Miss Anna King.
lis interest in the homestead. and rented to
Mr.. e. G. Berry his individual tract adjoining.
Mr.. Sam'l Kesterson has rented the Ana
mas Thornton place, and W. K Irvine has
'ented ll5 acre tract adjoining his home
ract from J. S. Callison.
J. s. Callison is pushing rapidly toward
completion his new school building near
5ethel church. He is preparing for nearly
louble the number of pupils he had last |
erm. He was seen driving his team, haul |
ng saw logs, last week with gray uniform. |
lie takes hold when he wants things to move. |
TIaNn
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-12
SubIett-ChappeII.

Mr.. Sumter b. Sublett, prominent anG
successful commission merchant of this CITY
was married in Prince Edward county on
Sunday morning, 8th inst, at 8 O'Clock to
Miss Rose Belle Chappell, of that county
The ceremony took place from the residence
OF the brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs. W. B.
Chappell, and was witnessed by a few init
mate friends. The bride, pretty and at
tractive blonde, is we'll known in this city.
having attended school here the last session.
After the ceremony the couple were driven
to Farmville. where they took the train for
northern tour. They arrived here yes
terday and will in future reside at the old
Sublett homestead on South Church street.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-12

The Elks have had a camping party at
Gave Spring on Middle river amongst the par
ty were the following gentlemen: Ed Murray
Ernest Hartman. DR.. II r. Hartman, Neal
Bowman, Thomas Dawson, J. j. Kilqalen,
Mike Hounihan, Hulst Glenn. j. w. Fay-
ter, L. j. Hounihan, DR.. Britain, John B.
Guntner, NJ. Dore, 7. NJ. Patterson, Tom
Iodd, Adolph Loeb, Travers Hartman, Tom
Kerr, Mr. Burke and MIR. K Ieyersohl, of
richmond. They had a particularly good
time
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-12
Leo wheat.

| On thursday evening last many of gu
people had the pleasure of hearing Prof
| Leo Wheat at Highland Park, and it's need
less to say were delighted. 1t was MI.
Wheat'S design to have given this entertain
ment on Wednesday evening, but rain inter
Tered. Had it occurred on Wednesday even
ing the Stonewall Band would have assisted
but Thursday evening the band went tic
CHmora. The afternoon was lowering and
as evening drew on the prospect for fair
weather did not brighten. but our music
loving people were not to be deferred, so by
eight O'clock number had arrived and
shortly after Mr.. Wheat began a fine au-
dlence had assembled. and they were held
In raptures for about two hours.
The program was varied, some light catch
ing music. some Wsltzes, Sehottishes, Dixie,
and The Arkansas Traveller, were played
IN MS own inimitable style, but twice The
SCARED into the classic realms of music, and
held breathless his hearers as he played
selections from operas by Verdi, and espe-
cially that portion SO beautiful and touch
ing, All, have sighed to rest me-"
His piano stood upon the dancing pavilion
ana ne seemed to think the young people
were anxious to dance, but when he tried
TO force them into its mazes he found that
there was no dancing to be done at the peril
OF losing any of the notes that rose from his
magic touch.
Seldom has there been one so imbued
with his art as Mr.. Wheat. He is perfectly
IN love with it, and the deep pathos of his
music has wonderful inspiration. He re-
CITED a lullaby written for him by that gift
ed authoress Amalie Reeves, gem of its
kind, and worthy of the genius which in
'pired the words, and that other genius who
smbalmed those words in music, which af-
ter the recitation he played with great pow
sr and feeling.
Mr.. Wheat expects to arrange concert |
-or tonight, the 18th inst, at Highland |
Park with the Stonewall Band, and If so
reat is in store for all who hear him.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-12
Death of mrs. VIM. r. wallace

Mrs. Nadine Wallace. wife of VIM. R.
Wallace. aged about so years, died FRIDAY
morning in Louisville, KY, where Mr.. Wal.
lace has been employed in the auditors Of
nee OF the Louisville and Nashville railroad.
Inc remains were brought to this city for
interment in Thornrose cemetery on Satur-
day.
MIS-. wallace was student of the Angus
Ia female Seminary, now the Mary Bald
win Seminary, and was fine musician. $ he
wasa consistent member of the Presbyterian
church.
MIS-. wallace was the daughter of DR..
VIM. Clark. once well known citizen. The
deceased wife of Capt. Frank Bailey Of this
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-12
WAYNEsBoRo news.

:
Reported for the SPECTATOR VINDIcAToR
1t is well known fact that no two mel
can attend fire, fight or a foot.race anf
make identical reports of what happened
One man seeing smoke issuing from chin.
ney will run away aad tell the first man he
meets that the house burned down destroy.
ing all the furniture, three members of the
family, and black cat. The other fellow
will swear there was no fire at all, and that
he did not even see any smoke.
This simply goes to show how easily one
can get the wrong information, and thus it
happened that our report of John Nick
Coiner's mill catastrophe last week, was
was greatly oyerdra wn. am happy to cor
rect it now. 1t was only part of the top
| floor which gave way, and on this portion
there happened not to be any machinery. A
corresponding section of each lower floor
went down with it, however. and, whilst no
wheat went into the race or river, large
quantity did runout on the ground But
this was saved. In fact the damage was not
so great as to prevent the mill from running
altogether next day.
Mr.. John Somerville and wife,-nee Miss
Mary Winston, former. popular pupil of
the Valley Seminary-are stopping with DR..
and Mrs. Winston
Capt. +. v. WINSTON having recently at
tended the "Bar Association at Hot
Springs, is now. with his wife, guest of
the Valley Seminary.
! Col. VIM. s. Winston and wife, of Louisa,
having returned from Rockbridge Baths, |
are also at Dr. Winston's.
Mrs. Houston and son, of Lexington, are !
at DR.. Cookies.
Miss Croll, of Germantown, Pa, is also
at Dr.. Cookies.
Mrs. DR.. Walden, of Goshen, is the guest
of her sister, Mrs. Rosa King.
The Misses Yancey, of Richmond, are
visiting their uncle, Mr.. P. j. Yancey, of
Pine street.
Mr.. Harman Hiner and daughter, of High
land county, are visiting Mr.. W.. M. Chew,
on North Mulberry street.
Last week that noted scholar, Mr.. Robert ,
Sterrett, who is recently from A thens, was
here for few days, the guest of Mrs. Wins
ION.
4. W. Crowder, Esq, the lawyer, has re-
turned from his vacation. and is at his Office
igain. 1t
Miss Margaret Lambert is visiting in the
ireenbrier neighborhood.
very enjoyable feature of the Chautau- &
qua was the entertainment given by Miss fl
'taley and her clan of physical culture on
tuesday night. Those who attended were q
ighly delighted. fl
Our gardens and fields are being literally q
arched up for want of rain.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-12
Base Bali.

| Our people were treated to three games of
base ball last Friday and Saturday at High
| land Park. Covington came down with
| some good players and good srooters." The
| team. SO our boys say, was rather warm,
and the rooters were decidedly tropical. At
any rate they carried off the best two in
three, and good deal of pleasure. We do
not say this by way of apology, but cur
town has not an aggregation of strong play
erS. There is some excellent material, but
they lack team practice, and frequently
when game is to be played nobody knows
who is to fill certain positions until time for
the game to begin, and men are taken up in
citizens clothes and sent to do work. No
man can play ball, without ball outfit.
He must have base ball shoes and. uniform.
and such hand protection as brings him
into the game, and when a club undertakes
without these trappings to play against a
club which has them, they are most sure to
1all down before nine much weaker than
they. The Covington nine is not weak, on
the other hand they are good aggregation
OF young gentlemen who play remarkably
decent and fast ball, and when we consider
that they have practiced on grounds that
are level, and had to play here on grounds
that are rolling and uneven. they put up
first class game. They were also well be-
haved, and whilst there was good deal of
roofing On both sides it only added to the
interest OF the games. The Covingtons have
one man who is peach, certain Mr.. Hol-
land, who played centre field, and every
other position. He was right in the game
ali the time. His mouth went off with every |
play, and he held up his team in adversity
and kept them in good spirits when suoces
came. Our boys should now get together |
team and go up to Covington and make that |
aggregation eat little humble pie before
the pie eating season is over. 1t only takes
one TO hit the ball, and it only requires one
trip to do the work.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-12
C. & O. Excursion to waan,ns,o,


The Z. & o. special excursion train viii,
leave Hinton Wednesday night. August 10
ana arrive IN Washington Thursday morn
lug, Aug. 10. Giving an opportunity to visit
the New Congressional Library, the finest
public building in the world Excursions
will run to Mt. Vernon, Marshall Hall
River View and RIVER Points. National
League baseball game Thursday between
Chicago and Washington Train passes
staunton at Cos a. m, rate 80 round trip.
ana coFrespondingly low rates from other
points. Returning, leave Washington Il. 80
p. m. Friday, giving two days in the capital
city. Train arrives and departs from 9th
Street and Maryland Avenue S. W. Excur-
sion station. Remember this Children
between and 70 years, half rates.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-12
Prompt Payments.

at the regular meeting of the Royal Area
mum Tuesday night, Secretary JOS B. Wood
ward announced that the trustees of the coun-
Gil had just handed to the families of the late
Nj. T. Funkhouser, and Robt. G. Wright of
Waynesboro, checks for $1,000 each, being
the amount of their benefit certificates held
IN the order. This prompt payment is in
Keeping with the usual custom of this excel
lent institution,