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Middletown transcript., 1897-09-25

1t was definitely settled at confer
ence between the President and Con-
sui General Lee that the latter should
return to Cuba at the expiration of his
leave of absence, or earlier if circum-
stances should make his presence there
necessary. This indicates that General
Lee will continue as Consul General
to Cuba for sometime yet. His leave
of absence expires early in October.
Middletown transcript., 1897-09-25

RenGS Boxes
In its New BURGLAR and Fire-prco OF
Vaults, Makes ample provision in its
Store Room and Vaults for the safe keer-
ing Of Securities and Valuable package
placed in its cussody. .
Keeps Wills Without Charge
BENZ. NIELDs. JAS. B. CLARKSON
President Treas. & Sec.
WIN. R. BRINCKLE, JOHN 8. ROSsE LII
Vice-Pres. Trust Omcer.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-30
A PROMPT SETTLEMENT.

STAUNTON, VA, Sept. -2sth, 1891
Messrs. Jas. R. Taylor, Jr.. & Co,
Gentlemen:
The following letter explains itself
Yours enclosing draft for five hundred
dollars (S5OO) in full payment of policy
No. 1906 held by me in your Hanover Fire
Insurance Company on my stock of fertilizer
which was destroyed on the night of Sep.
TENDER 25th, is received.
Accept my thanks for the prompt and
satisfactory manner in which you have set
tied the same without the delay usual in
such cases. Respectfully yours.
j. E. GRAHAM.
Miss Julia Marshall, daughter of Isaac
Marshall of Bridgewater, died Friday of
last week of consumption.
Mr.. Algenon U. Sartoris, grandson of Gen.
Grant. is at Carter's Grove, Va. He is ac-
companied by Mr.. Jno. Wright, son of Gen.
Marcus D. Wright, of Washington. Gen.
Wright was Confederate commander and
is now on the commission to edit the Con-
federate records of the war
The grand jury which met at Wincheste I
on Thursday of last week, found true bill
for assault and battery against Mr.. R. E,
Oylu, prosecuting dtIOIHty lOT Cu6 COuuGy
About two months ago Mr.. Byrd assaulted
and seriously injured MI. j. P. Whitacre, a
prominent attorney, with an inkstand dur.
ing the trial of case in the court room in
| which both attorneys were interested. Mr..
Whitacre's life was dispaired of for some
time, but he has since improved slowly, I'M
| til now he is able to walk around Mr.
| Byrd was fined $50 at the time of the assault
for contempt of court, and released on 81, OOo
bail for trial.
A dispatch from Huntington says: "Robt
Thompson was arrested here six months ago
on suspicion of being crook. He gave his
| name as John Smith and claimed Texas as
his home. He was held here until Saturday
last when he was released from Jail, and
since the fact has become known thai
Thompson is the same man who is alleged
to have m ordered W. L. Wilson, cashier OF
coal company in Fayette county, in Feb.
ruary, 1896, and took several thousand dol.
lars in money and for whom there was a
reward of 30, loo. Officers have gone in pur
suit ofsTh ompson.'
The people of this county remember the
killing of young Wilson, son of Samuel G.
Wilson of this county.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-30
New Advertisements.

Denny & Bro. announce that they have
very choice line of capes and jackets
latest styles. excellent fit. In dress good
they have all the novelties of the season
and the largest assortment they have ever
shown.
The Bee Hive Store is ready for the fall
trade with an excellent stock, and all al
the same low prices thatprevailed last fall
A. E. Harnsberger. prop. of the Racket
Store, has % complete departments in his
establishment. He has just purchased from
Fulton, Hoge u Hutchinson their stock OF
notions, gents and ladies furnishing goods,
which he is Offering at less than cost.
Caldwell-Sites Go. announce their book
and stationery business. Novels and up-to-
date hooks OF every kind, and invite you tc
-~sg L9cs at their new book shelf.
& 81 EaBvar advefties the best sweet
ass on tits market, fresh every day, al
Sos. by bushel or barrel.
AndresT Pdfferling, the baber, in response
TO growing custom has just placed in his
shop anothes hydraulic chair.
Some very Ysluable farms are advertised
for next county court day hg .eom'rs of
court Be sure and read the netises oil sale
Owing to the Illness pf the clerf 4Ee me ct.
ing of Pastures district school bcara has
been postponed 20 Oct 10.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-30
APretty September wedding.

Yesterday morning at 10 o'clock, at the
First Presbyterian church in this city, very
pretty wedding ceremony was witnessed by
a large company of friends The contracting
parties were Mr.. Jesse 7. Heard prominent
merchant of Elkton, Va and Miss Ella Hud.
son Paris. daughter of Capt. J. R. Paris. Miss
Sarah F. Paris, the brides sister, was maid Of
honor, and Mr.. Henry Rohr of Harrison
burg, acted as best man. The bride was
handsomely attired in travelling costume OF
blue cloth and carried a bunch of La France
roses.
The ushers were Messrs. Compton. of Elk
ton, and Conrad, of HarrisOnburg. Palms
and Patted plants and decorations were
tasteful grouped about the pulpit and made
very pretty effect. After the ceremony
which was performed by Rev. Dr.. NJ. A.
Fraser, Mr.. and Mrs. Hard left on their
bridal journey to Richmond, from which
place they will sail by steamer to New York.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-30
Pocanontas County News.

Dry and frosty, splendid time to build a
railroad. 1t is thought to be certain that
POcahontas county will get railroad. and
that inside of twelve months. The survey
is about completed from Travellers Re-
pose to Marlinton. but it is thought that
the road will come down Greenbrier river
to the mouth of Sitlington's Greek, thence
10y Dunmore, Frost, Driscol and to the
White Sulphur Springs,
Senator Stephen B. Elkins was in our
neighborhood one night last week.
Several persons are in here buying timber
and land.
Mess. II. M. Moore and E. II. Jackson
were squirrel hunting Monday. Goth inst,
when Jackson's gun was accidentally dis
charged and between 240 and $50 squirrel
shot took effect in Mr.. Moore's body. They
were about IS feet apart. Mr.. Moore is
doing as we'll could be expected at this
time.
Joseph W. Hill died at his home about 8
miles from Travellers Repose last week,
aged about SO years.
Between five and six hundred people at
tended the dedication of the new church at
Glade Hill, Sunday, the 10Th.
Big preparations are being made for the
reunion at Marlinton the 3Oth
Capt. q. B. Sweeker will make sale of
stock at auction in Monterey, Va, on the
4th of October.
Col. Dan O'ConnelI has been getting
rights of way for the railroad for week or
two.
The President of the e. & o. and chief
engineer are expected here next week.
Some lumber business has started up at
Travellers Repose. w. Va.
Earl Arbogast is very ill with typhoid
fever.
The railroad engineers moved their camp
to the mouth Of Glover Creek last Wednes-
day. From there they expect to pitch their
tents at Paul Sharp's.
Miss Mabel Lyon went to Lewisburg to
school this week.
Miss Bessie Edgar is attending school at
Wayn esboro.
Mrs. Charles Arbuckle of Missouri, is
visiting in POcahontas.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-30
Representative College.

AS there are now at Roanoke College al
Salem, Virginia, students from nine reli'
gious denominations and also Roman
Catholics and Jews; and as the College has
in the last ten years drawn its students from
more than twenty states and territories and
six foreign countries, and as dOzan states,
the Indian Territory, and Korea are repres
ented at this time. Roanoke may we'll claim
to be the most representative or cosmopOli.
tan College in the South.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-30
Destructive Fire.

Sunday, Sept 10Th, Mr.. Samuel II. Bell,
living near Swoope's, lost by fire eight
stacks of hay containing about % tons. The
hay was excessively dry from the drought
and was fired. it is thought by passing
train Besides the loss of hay a quantity of
fencing was destroyed and large grass
field burned off. The burning of the grass
field is supposed to be the greatest loss Mr..
Bell has sustained,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-30
County Court.

A large crowd attended County Court
Monday. The following business was trans
acted:
A road was established in Middle River
District on the petition Of NJ. II. Evans and
others. Lard damages and costs OF con.
structIon. $40. Payable by the county
A public road was established on the petit
ton of g., ID. Harnsberger and others In
Middle River District, terminating at Black
Rock Springs. Costs of construction. 1925.
Payable by the county. No land damages
being claimed, none was allowed.
A foot bridge over Middle River at the
Finley ford, in Middle River District. was
established on the petition of j. F. Miller
and others. Costs of construction and land
damages. $2lO, of which the petitioners are
to pay 500 and the balance, $3.50. is to be
paid by the county.
W.D. d. Kibler qualified to practice law
in this court.
Mrs. NJ. K. Allegro was appointed and
qualified as guardian Of her infant son, L.
j. Fowler.
Letters of administration we're granted to
Aurelius K. Gilkeson on the estate of A. A.
Crawford.
The will of Jane E. Swisher was admitted
to probate with w. F. Harner as executor.
The will of Mrs. E. NJ. Burwell was part
Iy proven and continued for further proof.
S. e. Neff was appointed road director for
North River District.
In the matter of the application of the
school board of trustees of Riverheads Dis
trict for the condemnation of one acre of
land at Lotion, belonging to the estate of
Isaac Newton. which tract is wanted for
public school building, H. q. Shultz, j. S.
Lightner, j. K. Smith, W. F. Smith, and DR..
F. V. l.. Davis were appointed commission
ers to assess damages and are required to
act on Wednesday next.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-30
Pron,p,tIon County Convention.

The Augusta County Prohibition conven-
ton met here on Friday. and nominated DR..
R. S. Griftieth, mayor of Basic City, for
State Senator, DR.. W. B. Dodge, of Stuart's
Draft and Mr.. r. d. Haislip of the News for
the House. Mr.. Frank B. Kennedy, who is
the candidate of the party for Attorney Cen
eral. resigned as county chairman, and Mr..
A. L. Hook was elected to the position. The
following gentlemen were elected to consti-
tute the committee-D. A. Sniteman, VIM.
Buckley, Jr., ID. S. Sheets, Samuel j. FlOry,
o. G.. Mehurin and j. W. Campbell.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-30
The Hebrew New Year.

The Hebrew New Year, 5658, was observ-
ed Monday, beginning at sunset the evening
before. This is one of the most important
and widely celebrated of the festivities in
the Jewish calendar, and the day was OBJ
served with impressive ceremonies. At the
synagogue services were held morning and
evening, and all the places of business
were closed.
Next Tuesday, beginning at sundown and
continuing till shutdown the next day, will
be observed by them as the Day of Atone
ment and as usual all their places of bust
ness will be closed.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-30
Observation-Disclosures.

There was very pretty wedding in the
Rocky Spring church at Deerfeld. in this
county, on Tuesday afternoon last at five
O'Clock. The contracting parties being Miss
Mary McCausland. daughter of Mrs. Mary
Clayton McCausland. and Mr.. John Bell
Clayton, both of that neigbbo.hood The
church was prettily decorated with cut
iowers potsed plants and aYergreens a
iagee audiabee assembled % Na,ess sne
geyenl 2ny @Aicp We petsasetea 6Y tae eas.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-30
DESTROYED BY Fire.

The fertilizer factory of Mf-SJames u.
Graham, situated near town on the Y. s. o.
railroad, was destroyed by ire on Saturday
night about 9 o'clock, together gith about
100 tons offertilizer, which was all tina.
was in the building owing to .racent ship
ments. A car loaded with fertilizer which
was on the siding near the building was
destroyed. The fire is supposed to have
originated in the engine room. Mr.. Ora
HAMS loss is estimated at 81, 800, partially
covered by insurance.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-30

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, 1897-09-30
Death of Mrs. Louisa Dreysprine,

Mrs. Louisa Dreyspring, wife of Prof.
Dreyspring of Mt. Meigs Ala, and sister
OF Maj. S. M. Yost OF this city, died at her
home on Monday last. She is survived by
her husband and three children. Mrs.
amelia Lawton, and Adolph and Ernest
rejspring. Deceased was naaYs q
Rockingham county, and resided in Sts.n ,
ion a number of years ago. She had bFea
2 consj. tent member of the Methodist
urcb nealIg al her life,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-30

The Supreme Court of Appeals which has
been in session here since the 18th inst, ad-
iourned Monday to meet in Richmond. \
'srs efef 81 e8ss hsEe been decided,
aTs "a Heagdr a tsse Churchville
= igeharacoG gone p Allf4rst county,
wnafe, 7itf5 1eh# .arsie3 rs y rlsslRg ar
ranged sssassss ass "a is
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-30

This paper guarantees a 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, 1897-09-30

STAUNToN, VA, Sept.2sth, 1891
Messrs. Jas. r. Taylor, Jr.. & Co,
Gentlemen:
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-30

speech local heeIers had been out gathering
| forces, and the side on which Mr.. Aliens
forces stood grew dark as he was speaking"
The colored minister Williams who was
spelling and had been spelling to speak, and
who had been only able to say that 1.-The
niggers does the work and you gifts the Off
ces," now got the floor and after while spoke
1t was nip and tuck between him and Charlie
Hall which should speak. Hall was on
high point believing like bull, and Will.
iams had gotten on a chair and was trying to
waive and talk him down. "Heah me, Heah
me-" said Williams, II got sumpin to say to
dis resolution. Heah me. 1 Yesterday enter
ed into solem breach of contract" at this
the cheering and laughter were so loud that
the rest OF the sentence was lost. At last he
got started and he told his friends that the
negroes did all the work and the other fell
lows got all the pay. He said that they didn't
work Like other people, they would do things
and say things inside the party and then come
and tell it. He said that the action of the
committee was regular and he wanted it sup
ported. Then he met with howls.
| Mr. Yost then again got the floor and with
| a countenance extenuated and direful,
| that class of countenance which only comes
| to one who has attended many funerals
| woebegone and solemn, but naught setting
down in malice tearfully said: "This is the
saddest day of my life" Then he mentally
wept. I'VE have played into the democratic
hand long enough. Let us stop and get to-
gether and end this disgraceful performance"
Then the end came quickly. The chairman
put the motion of Mr.. Sam'l WOODS winch
was substitute for the Hacknan substitute,
ard there was deafeniag roar in fayor ct 1t.
The colored troops had beer mustered IN.
Then dispute arose between Mr.. Yost ana
Mr.. Hickman onthe one SIDE, and Mg Ker
the chairman, on the 0Reg AS n srlgil +
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-20
LAUREL DELL.

DLEASANTLY LOCATED ON LAUREL DELL
i Lake; new dningroom, new livery stable. 1t
Is one of the most attractive outing places in
Lake County. Rates So 10 $l2 per week. Boating
and bathing free. Bring your bathing suits, Ad-
dress II. WAMBOLD, bertha P. o., Lake Co, Cal.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-20
FAST Run ON THE WILEY Road.
Better Than a Mile Minute M1de BY O
Tram From Stockton to
MsFced.

STOCKTON, CAL, July 19.-The Valley
road passenger which left the Weber
avenue terminus yesterday morning made
quite a phenomenal run for California
train, and tourists who like speedy riding
were not q bit impatient. The boat which
makes connection with the Valley-road
train arrived here after time and the
passenger was one hour and ten minutes
late getting away. Engineer Allen, an ola
Southern Pacific throttle-thrower, who
made such a name for himself for his fast
runs out of San Francisco, had charge of
the locomotive and he kept it going.
The run from here to Merced is sixty
seven miles, and it was made in l hour
and II minutes, or just one mile for every
minute OF the time. This also included
stops. Between some stations sixty-seven
miles an hour was made. The train was
ore yellow streak flying down the valley.
1t was probably one of the fastest runs
made through the territory. Hanford was
reached only thirty minutes late, the
lightning express having made up forty
minutes on the run.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-20
TRAGEDY AT SAN JOSE.
Deputy County Assessor James E. PrUstt
Ends HIS Life With a Rfs-
Q.,JIof

SAN JOSE, CAL, July 19.-James E.
Fruett, member of the real estate firm
OF Pruett d Sweigert and Deputy
County Assessor, killed himself shortly
after 80 o'clock this morning in the base
ment of his home, at 6S Pierce avenue
Beside him lay Winchester rife, which
showed the mode of death.
There is mystery surrounding Pruetfs
demise. His family and few friends
claim it was accidental, but all the circum-
stances point to suicide.
Pruett told his wife yesterday he was
going deer hunting, and he cleaned his
rife, leaving it in the basement over night
At about 7:30 o'clock he went down into
the basement, and a moment later his
wife heard rifle-shot. She and Miss
Payne, young lady staying at the place,
rushed downstairs and found the husband
lying on the floor, with a wound back OF
his right ear. Near him was Winchester
rifle, with the ramrod of another gun
sticking into the trigger-guard. The
fingers of his right hand were powder
burned and he had probably held the
muzzle OF the weapon to his head, and
pressed the trigger by means of the
ramrod.
Coroner Secord was notified and the
body was removed to the Morgue. An in
quest was held, but no evidence developed
that would lead to suicide. The jury re-
turned verdict of death by his (Pruetts
hands, but was unable to decide whether
or notit was accidental.
Pruett was field deputy under Assessor
Splitter for eight or nine years. To-day
was the time set for the deputies to rem
der their final accounts and Pruett had
told Assessor Splitter he would be around
about o'clock and settle. He had col
lected about 5000 and it is believed he was
short in his accounts. Only about half
this amount had been turned in and
part OF his salary was being held back as
security. He was also under $4,000 bond.
This and other financial difficulties are
believed to have been the causes that led
to suicide.
James E. Pruott was a native Of Califor.
MIA and A years of age. a widow and
two children survive him.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-20
MARIN COUNTY WILL CASE.
Dr.. Richard T. Freeman's Disposition of
HIS Property May Lead 10 Some
Complications.

SAN RAFAEL. CAL, July 19.-Miss
Jennie Lee was upon the witness stand
in the Superior Court to-day and enumer-
ated the effects in her possession left by
the late DR.. Richard Thomas Freeman of
Sausalito. DR.. Freeman died at the home
of Mrs. A. D. Bell in sausalito, and in the
will filed in County Clerk Bonneau's Office
he left all his possessions to Miss Lee, a
niece of Mrs. Bell.
Father Valentine, who witnessed Free
man sign the will that made Miss Lee an
heiress, told the story of how it was done.
The doctor was at Mrs. Bells house.
This was in 1895, and on Christmas night
he felt that he was about TO die. He drew
up q will, the one on file, and sent for
Father Valentine and Joseph Fl. Pryor to
witness it. 1t was at about 80 O'Clock
night or the morning of the 26th that
Pryor and Father Valentine affixed their
signatures to the document.
To-day Miss Lee was before the court
proving the will and this matter was
brought up. The will is written with
slanting hand, and where the doctor
signed it back-hand style was used.
Miss Lees attorney stated that DR.. Free
man had peculiar way of writing the
body OF letter or an instrument in a
slanting hand, while he would invariably
sign it in back-hsnd method.
Judge Angellottl wished to hear what
Mr.. Pryor had to say about the will and
whether he signed it at the same time as
Father Valentine, as two different kinds
of ink were used. The matter will CO me
up again on Wednesday morning.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-20
Joseph Churchill of Gill
roy Vows to Take
a Life.
The AssaiIant of His Daughter
Saved From Death at
His Hands.
Officers Frustrate the Father by
Leaving Train With Their
Prisoner.

GILROY, CAL, July 19.-The town was
thrown into hutter of excitement to-day
over an alleged attack alleged to have
been made by E. Castro, barber. upon
the 14-year-old daughter of Joseph
Churchill. He hired buggy and took the
girl out toward the Glen. There he left
her and fed. The girl returned to her
home alone, and reported what had taken
place. officers were Immediately notified
and a warrant issued for Castros arrest.
A cIew was discovered by which he was
traced to Hollister, and Constable Rives
telephoned to the officers there, and in
short time received reply that he had
been arrested. Rives Immediately left for
Hollister and returned this afternoon with
his prisoner. He took him before Judge
Wiley, who read the charge 10 him and
placed his bail at $4,000. setting next
Wednesday at l o'clock as the time for his
preliminary examination. He was locked
up in the Jail here and will be guarded, as
the feeling is very bitter toward him and
the girls father is armed and has threat
ened TO shoot Castro on sight.
An excited crowd assembled at the de-
pot at o'clock, on the arrival of the Hol-
lister train, on which it was supposed Cas-
tro would be brought back. The officers,
knowing this, left the train at Carnadero
station, three miles below Gllroy. Church
ill, the father of the girl, and her brothers
with several friends were armed and walt
ing for the train. When it was known
that Castro had left the train the father
ran down the road to meet the party, but
it turned down a side street and reached
the jail.
Castro was very nervous and excited.
He denied having committed the deed.
Churchill swears that though he has been
cheated out of his vengeance now he will
have It later.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-20
STOCKTON M0THER'S GRIEF.
Her Son FsieHs Death After a Chastise-
ment, and IN Despair She At
tempts Sue de-

STOCKTON, CAL, July 19.-Mrs. Maud
johnson of IA North Center street
chastised her little son last night, and
the boy, who Is a cripple, hit upon a
way of retaliating and at the same time
OF esca ping further punishment. He
threw up his hands and fell over back
ward, crying out that he was dying.
Then he was dead, apparently. He lay
stretched out and nothing could make
b i'm talk.
This ruse was more successful than the
little fellow Imagined it would be. His
mother went into Mysteries thinking she
had killed him. Selzing bottle contain
ing three ounces of laudanum, she drank
the poison to enc her own life. DR..
Lathurn arrived few minutes after the
drug had been taken. An emetic was
administered, and at 4 o'clock this morn
ing the woman was out OF danger.