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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-10
A Tribute to the National Educational AS
ISOLATION,

A Tribute to the National Educational As
sociatiOn,
The March Number "Book of the Royal
Blue" issued by the Passenger Department
of the &. 4 o. r.. R. is dedicated to the
Teachers Of the United States, account of
their annual meeting to be held at Washing
ton next July. This issue contains twenty
five superb half-tones from. recent photo
graphs of the National Capital, with valu-
able suggestions to visitors intending to 60
to Washington. There is also special il
Illustrated article on the Congressional Ii
brary. This edition is made doubly inter-
esting as it contains descriptive articleon
the us. s. Maine, furnished by the Navy
Department and illustrated with official
photographs of the ill-f ated vessel before
she went to Havana, and also the morning
after the explosion. The latter photograph
was brought by Lieut.. Hood, of the Maine,
the day after the disaster. and it was sent by
Admiral Sicard to Secretary Long.
This book should be in every teacher
hands and it will bb cheerfully furnished
free of cost. to Principals or Superintendent
of schools who will leave the number re-
quired with any Agent of the Baltimore &
Ohio R. R. Individual requests will be
promptly answered upon receipt Of six (6)
cents in postage stamps to the Advertising
Department. Baltimore & Ohio R. R., Balti-
more Md
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-10

Sc. -nh game + PSI ) eXperie-,r sqs
solye - problem u how to keep yo -
Try lE 1erfect heath. No more gapes Or dis-
ease of any kind. The success of t ) ple.i
originated and was proved IN connect with
the hand raising of Pheasants and other gal4ll,
birds, and when applied to poultry the same
magazine Mt results were maintoiDed. This is
no fake scheme. but sound, sensible. reliable
and practical information. Send Soc to
JAMES DRABBLE,
feb l0-3m 1919 Hartford Ave, Baltimore, Nd
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-10
North Dakota, Washington and all Point
West,


Anyone DESTROYS of going to any point
West should take the Chesapeake & Ohio
Railway from Staunt0n. To parties moving
to North Dakota and Washington this
spring, the Chesapeake & Ohio offers special
inducements. There will be special rates
from all points down the Valley and to go
by G. & o. take the Southern and b. & o. to
Staunton, where you connect with the g. &
o. for all points west. You will in this
way save hours of time and get far better
service than by any other line. The e. &
q. is working in connection with the Great
md Northern Racfic R. RS for
the. Spring Excursions to North Dakota
and Washington. For further information
oall on. write or phone to james Ker. Jr.,
Passenger and Ticket As ent. Chesapeake &
'Ohi0 BY; Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-10
Highland Items.

Messrs. j A. Whitelaw and Lynn Sullen
berger spent part of this week in Staun'
ton.
Mr.. Eli Wilson. of Doe Hill, who was
partially paralyzed several years ago, had
recently another stroke which has almost
left him helpless.
John Bverage, one of the Oldest citizens
in this part of the county. died at his home
on Strait Creek. on Thursday morning,
March 5, having reached the ripe age of "a
years.
Morgan Harrow, the only Mexican SOL
der in the county. drawing pension, died
on the morning of the 28th ult, at the resi-
dence of Mr.. Ohio Gum, near Meadow Dale,
where he had been making his home for
some time. The age of the deceased is not
known, but it is supposed that be was near :
Ing the century mark. Mr.. Harrow had
been resident of Highland for number of
years. but was born and raised at Staunton,
Va. lie has no relatives at all in this coun-
~ that we know of. A building he assisted
IN erecting while in Stanton, thathas stood
the storm many years, and will likely stand
many more, is the Augusta county court
house. lie soldiered in the Mexican war in
Capt. Harper's company, Virginia VoluE-
teers, and was brave warrior.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-10
Death OF Mrs. Whitlock.

Mrs. Mary l.. Whitlock passed away on
Sunday morning at seven o'clock, Feb. Goth,
aged 60 years and some days. Her funeral
took place on Monday at Laurel Hill Bap-
fist church of which Mrs. Whitlock was a
member, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Mr..
Jones, assisted by the Rev. MI. Cronck
A large congregation of sympathiz
ing friends and neighbors was present
She leaves four daughters and five SONS
and an aged husband to mourn their loss.
The community has lost kind neighbor
the family loving mother and companion
The following gentlemen acted as pail
bearers: John S. Ramsey, r. N. Page, q. e.
Livick. Wesley Crenanaman, II. T. Drum.
heller and j. +. Niswonder.
Misses Sadie g. Tabb, Of Leetown, W. Va,
Alice Il. Stull. CT Low Moor, Va, and Mary
E. Shanholtzer of this city, have completed
the course of shorthand and typewriting at
the Dunsmore Business College and on Sat.
urday received certificates Of proficiency.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-10
A Fatal and Disastrous Freight Wreck.

A very disastrous and fatal freight wreck
occurred on the n. & W. r. r. near Port
Republic early Monday morning. The
wreck was caused by head on collision
between horth and south bound freight
resulting in the death of fireman Forbus
and the serious injury of two engineers and
two brekemen. From the information we
hear it seems that the night operator at
Basic, Geo. W. Besser, had fallen asleep
and after lettinga north bound freight pass
into his block. received orders for that
train. Both trains were heavy it is said
an the north bound was double header.
and the two came together with tremendous
force. Mr.. Besser disappeared from Basic
as soon as he was relieved. He has been a
resident Of Basic some FIVE or six years, and
has the good will and friendship of the peo-
pie to an unusual extent. His reputation
ard character in all essential points were
of the highest.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-10
ZINE VA. STOCK AND GRAIN FARM
Z NEAR WASHINGTON

NEAR WASHINGTON.
Large Colonial" Mansion, perfect con-
dition. Large barns. LOO acres; $50 rich
river bottoms, (not overfowed) splendid for
timothy and corn; $50 acres cultivated up
lands, gently rolling, and adapted to corn
and grass. Whole farm substantially
fencd; many fields; water in EACH Rearing
orchards; lake stocked with black bass.
Fronts on river, best of shooting and fishing.
Eminentlv healthy; a beautiful place.
$1,000. Photos furnished. Box 2S2,
fen lot Lynchburg, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-10
staunson Markers,

GPECTATOR OFFICE.
STAUNToN. VA. Mar. 9, 1898.
Country Produce.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-10
BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARKET.
March 1909

Beef Cattle.-The market has been quiet
slow and draggy this week, and values are
some 10a15c easier throughout The quality
was not of as good an average throughout
as last week. for, though the extreme range
shows no change. there was an ample supply
of the tops. and they were quite as good as to
quality, but there was much longer line
of the common cattle than there was last
week. Prices of Beef Cattle this week rang
ed as follows:
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-10

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" Staunton, Va, Feb. 9Th, 1898.
John T. Shields Admir-, &c..
VS.. ! In Chancery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-08
ADOLPH sUTRO MENTALLY INCOMPETENT.

THE DAUGHTER OF THE FORMER MAYOR OF SAN
FRANCISCO APPOINTED HIS GUARDIAN
Gan Francisco Feb T-Adoph Sutro ex-Mayor
~ san Francisco and builder Of the famous Sutro
Tunnel has been adjudged mentally incompetent
by Superior Judge Belcher. His daughter, Dr.
Emma Sutro- Merritt. who has been In constant
professional attendance on her father for many
months has been appointed guardian OF MS per-
son and estate her bond being hxed at .i"""'
Her two brothers and her sister. who live IN this
citv became suretles on the bond. Mr. Sutro is
over eighty years old. and the loss Of his mental
faculties Ia attributed TO the weight OF years, com
bned with the effects OF two strokes Of apoplexy
which he has suffered within few months. The
re,ition 10 have his daughter appointed his
Guardian was made by Colonel Little. manager or
ebe cutro properties. after the members OF tho
,amily and their attorneys had decided that such
step necessary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-08
HOPE TO REPORT A CURRENCY BILL
ERALLY FAVOR THE PRESIDENTS
PROPOSITION.

WASHINGTON Feb. THE Republican members
of the House Committee on Banking and Currency
were in private session to-day TO consider the Dill
of Representative Fowler for revision OF the cur
rency laws Mr.. Fowers hearing closed To-Day
and Chairman Walker will follow with a two days
exnosition Of the measure bearing his name lhls
will end the hearings. and the Republican mem
hers of the committee. having secured views on ai
rronositions will then take up the question ol
formulating bill expressing the views OF the com
,nittee and embodyng such propositions as ma
ioritv of the Republican members may agree upon
,be nu-nose being first TO secure agreement among
tho Republican members and then have united
action by the full committee.
~, this means 1t is hoped 10 command the nine
votes which are requisite in the fun committee IN
order 10 report bill
No votes have been taken to-day and WITHIN the
las, few days which show the attitude of the men,
borg and the votes taken when the discussion
opened are no longer regarded as pertinent TO the
situation as Il exists to-day. The strong tendency
among the members is 10 report the proposition em-
bodied in the Presidents Message TO Congress, with
some enlargement on the lines OF general currency
reforn but not 10 the extent Of securing distinct
EXPRESSION on the gold standard or for the retire
rnent OF the greenbacks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-08
FRANK BELLEW'S CONFESSION.
HE TELLS HOW HE KILLED HIS BROTHER AND
SISTER AND SAYS HE DOESN'T KNOW
WHY HE DID 1T.

suisun CAL Feb frank Bellew has repeated
IN tho District Attorney his confession OF the muir
dor Of his brother and sister He said that before
he left the ranch on the afternoon OF the day he
nut the po,son in the kettle he empied the powder
out of its original package and folded II In news
paper throwing away the box In front OF the
ranch house He thinks he burned this paper. He
also said:
"When held Susie's hand. while she was dying.
7 dId not give her water broth TO drink, or any
thing else All that l gave her vas some Ice 1t
is not true that my brother Tom knew anything
Of the poisoning either before or after 1t happened
He Is entirely Innocent l am sorry for Tom ana
Arthur but | DO not See why they want to worry.
Arthur Rellew cried bitterly when he met his
brother in his cell but the prisoner seemed stohu
Tell me with your own lips FRANK said
Arthur. that you have made this confession l
can hardly believe It.
CHATS what | old" the answer IT IS
true killed Susie and Louis but don't reaNy
know why ] did 1t s.,ro 90 olood
Tho murderer has expressed desire 10 pIea'a
,,itv hut rather hestated about TINS alter NISit
s'r,n' MS attorney Reese Clark. The attoru'y
asIred nernission OF Sheriff Rush TO bring pn.i
"irien 10 the Jail with him ana thcIe Is 49, tao
do,ht that this request means mat lnsAhlty "Ha Ha
rDen chosen as the line Of defence that VIII ye
odcn,ed The case will be brought before 'he
Grand Jury on Tuesday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-08
THE SPEECH FROM THE THRONE.
A FORECAST OF THE CHIEF TOPICS ON WHICH
THE QUEEN WILL SPEAK TO-DAY

FORECAST OF THE CHIEF TOPICS ON WHICH
THE QUEEN WILL SPEAK TO-DAY.
London. Feb THE following Is a forecast
OF the Speech from the Throne. to be read at the
opening Of Parlia ment tomorrow;
Referring to China. the Queen will speak IA
vorably OF the pacific relations between the
Powers and will then point out the Satisfaction
experienced at the conclusion OF the treaty OF
peace between Greece and Turkey.
Dealing with India, complimentary ILLUSIONS
will be made to the valor and loyalty OF the
British Indian troops.
There will he a long reference to the west
Indies. and the Governments intentions. as out
lined by the Secretary of State for the Colonies
Mr.. Joseph Chamberlain, and the Speecn VIII
then express the hope that the lnternatlohai
Sugar Conference will have satisfactory results
The first place in the estimates Is devoted 70
the army needs and the chief bills promised Will
be the Local Government bill for Ireland ana
the London Municipalities bill. which provides,
as announced by the Marquis of Salisbury, for
the modification Of the London County Counch
in the direction of decentralization.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-08
TROOPS NEEDED AT ShAGUAf AMI Dihh
SENATOR WILSON OF WASHINGTON. URGES Ao-
TroN BY THE WAR DEPARTMENT.

Washington. Feb. 7.-Senstor Wilson, OF Washns-
ton was al the War Department to-day urging mat
action be taken by the military arm OF the Govern
ment 10 preserve order at Dyea and Skaguay'
especally az the latter place where fears are en-
tertained that trouble will ensue with the ar'ai Oh
more goidseekers
Senator Wilson has letters and kilograms descrio-
ing the conditions and saying that unless there Is
something done looking to government OF those
places there Will be serious difficulties. 1t s alleged
that the Alaskan ports now throngcd with the
worst elements Of this country and Canada, az we'll
as OF Europe and that there IS no way OF governing
the lawless element except by the military senator
Wilson recommended that troops be sent until Con-
eress could provide some form Of government
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-08

EASTERN CAPITALISTS SECURE coNTRoL-THE
BREWERS TO GET s5.oco.OoO PLUS STOCK.
Cleveland Feb 7-According to afternoon
newspaper big deal, by which every brewery In
Cleveland Will pass into the hands OF syndicate
of Eastern capitalists, has just been completed in
New-York 1t is stated that every brewer In
Cleveland went to New York Saturday to meet
the capitalists Interested in the syndicate and
make final arrangements. The transfer OF the
several breweries 10 the syndicate will be made
soon as the necessary legal steps can be taken Each
brewer will receive one-third OF the valuation OF
his property In cash, one-third in preferred and
one-third in common stock OF the new company.
About g. OO0O in cash. ii Is said will be paid TO
cleveland brewers within the next few weeks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-08
r. N. CANNON ELECTED PRESIDENT.
FRANKLIN WELD RESIGNS THE PRESIDENCY OF
THE AI.BEMARLE AND CHESAPEAKE
CANAL. COMPANY

CANAL COMPANY.
Norfolk Va Feb. THE special meeting OF the
stockholders OF the Albemarle and Chesapeake
Canal Company. held In this city on Saturday.
~ considerable significance. The only business
transacted was the election Of Robert NJ. Cannon
as president OF the company in place OF Franklin
Weld resigned, and of Warren G Elliott. president
Of tho Atlantic Coast Line. a director. in paes
OF w & Brown. OF Erie. Penn. who declined 20
serve.
For several months a majority OF the stock
holders. 4 is said. have not liked the manner In
which the affairs OF the company have been man.
aged As a consequence there have been internal
dissensions, and Mr.. Weld recognized that In
his official capacity he had not given entire salts
faction his resignation was rendered and accepted
at once II was rumored that there had been a
large defalcaton, but this denied by an ofifcer
Of the company He said that for some time there
had been A leakage money which should have been
devoted To one purpose having been diverted 10
OF her channels The management not being sts-
factory to the directors investigation INTO the
financial affairs Of the company Is being maze ~
is not believed that this will disclose any deialca-
tlon but rather that thsrs have been unpusihess
like methoda
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-08
POLITICS ~ INDIANA.
WILL. THE GOLD DEMOCRATS PUT UP TICKET
OF THEIR owN?-THE REPUBLICAN
STATE COMMITTEE.

STATE COMMITTEE.
Indianapolis, Feb (speciaD.-s. o. Pickens,
chairman Of the State Committee OF the Goid
Democrats announced today that they would
sond ont n call TO the State Committee ana the
members OF the party in Indiana to meet IN ths
citv on February %. to decide whether or not
tho marty will have d State ticket In the field IN
the coming campaign. The leaders Of the party
have decided that the Free Silver Democrats nave
lost all claim on the Gold Democrats in declaring
for the Chicago platform.
The more radical Gold Democrats are enthusias-
,c in the movement to nominate State ticket
but the cooler heads are advising that the party
oin with the Republicans in defeating the silver
i,ns Thev say that IL would be an INJURY rather
t%an a helm 10 the sound-money cause to put an IN
deuendent ticket in the neld. ,,, -, 49,
II is stated that. whatever the decision OF me me
olnfeTance may be, the Gold Democratic party VIII
,oaIniain its organization and participate In the
ar,neirr : an Independent political organization
T'ba Pepublican State Committee will meet mere
ir,orrov and choose a chairman. r. IL. NeDeker
" III IL %nrohably be elected. though the faction or
Tt Tohn X 6;owdy who now represents the United
Statas S at paris as Consul-Ceneral, Is making
tronS dght against him. II Nebeker is beaten
IiarrS New owner Of The Indianapolis jour
nal" will get the charmanshlp
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-08
FEBRUARY 8. 1S9S.-FOURTEEN PAGES.
BLACKS FORESTRY PLAN.
CORNELL UNIVERSITY TO EXPERIMENT
ON LEASED STATE LANDS

If THE SCHEME PROVES SUCCESSFUL AND PROF
TABLE THE WHOLE FOREST PRESERVE
COULD BE TREATED THE SAME WAY
TBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l
Albany Feb 7-Governor Black for some
time has been considering the problem OF caring
for the forests of the state and also making
them profitable to the Treasury Of the State
" hila the State under his policy has just spent
81 100000 in the purchase Of Adirondack lands.
owing to the strict commands OF the Constitu-
tion regarding the alienation Of State forests
1t has been found to be impossible TO devise
scheme for forest cultivation and the sale OF
timber.
After a good deal OF hard thinking on the
subject the Governor has come to the pehei
that bill should be passed leasing to Cornell
University for twenty-five years about twenty
five thousand acres Of State land OUTSIDE the
limits Of the Forest Preserve. BY the aid or an
annual appropriation. which this year may De
$4,000. the university authorizes Wouiu w
enabled to engage in forest culture. Inc pese
methods OF forest preservation and cultivation
in France and Germany would be Followed 90 on
this tract of twentyfiv thousand acres ne
trees would be trimmed at the proper tiilie,
"rine" trees would he cut down and sold, ana
young trees would be planted.
The aim would be to make the tract pay!ns
Investment for the State. II this model forestry
park should be a successful experiment the
same method of management could be appHeu
to the eight hundred thousand acres OF lorese
land the State now owns in the Adirondacks'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-08
. SPANISH LADY GETS A DITORCE.

CHE "a A COUNTESS AND OWNS THE HOUSE THAT
MINISTER wOoDFORD LIVES IN
N,rneapolis. Feb. IA special dispatch to the
Journal from Fargo. y. D., says:
Saturday Night states tnat rreu "o' 'l'' '.'1
- = divorce for a distinguished Spsnish
IoAv cruelty was the ground on which the decree
WAS granted. and there was no fight made by the
hu,band. The plaintiff was Countess Marie de
Corcencion de la Cantera clark de Gooel
Fernandez The defendant was Juan I. Gooei
Fernandez. They were married al Maar'd II, Marcn,
,ooo Tho lady belongs 10 one OF the Oldest and
,ltbiest families in Spain. and owns large estates
,n both Cuba and Spain. Minister Woodrord, or
the United states, lives In one Of her houses az
.i, -, the family OF the Premier. She came here
oevssrai 9n,s months ago. accompanied by maid, and
70 nave had a mortal fear OF publicity. She
Sas ncarcev left her hotel since coming here except
to co TO her attorneys office. After her separation
from her husband TWO years ago she spent some
,ina I'm Florida
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-08
WALL4CE'S GIFT TO CRAWFORDSVILLE.

Chicago Feb IA special dispatch to Tho
Times Herald" from Charlottesville. Ind. says
General Lew Wallace. the eminent author, mas
,,ounccd that al mis- death the city OF Crawfords-
III ,yiI come into possession OF his handsome
s,udv which has just been completed at a cost OF
,,n eo II will be used public library. General
wallace has long contemplated making some such
s "a bis adopteG city. His library building was
sht',ora sht ~ constr r1icted with the view of donating
!, ,n the public for use after his demise Its col
!. -, ~ rare books. covering almost every sub
.t u,i be Included in the gift"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-08
p,c Sim FOR CANAL REPAIRS.

Albany Feb. 7-senator Lamy tonight in'ronuceu
,be ususl appropriation bill for the eHr"'""".y
pairs and improvements on 'he oa""" d,,,,ne
w. ~ ell year beginning on October ana the ON on
,inT Is authorized TO borrow on the o'ea, ,ba r.
Lon s,,n equal the appropriation 90 tn"t I"
5taae svailable before the collection OF the TAX
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-08
POSTAL EMPLOYES AND POLITICS.

AssrsrANr POSTMASTER GENERAL HEATH SAYS
THAT THE DEPARTMENT HAS NO
HARD-AND- FAST RULE.
c-.toco r-eb 7-Postmaster Gordon to-day re-
oo,,.od a letter from First Assistant Postmaster
General Heath in regard to what action employees
o, the postal service would be allowed 10 take IN
noltical matters. The communication said that the
Department had no special rule on such quesuoIs
and preferred not TO make any. Mr.. heath sa,''
howaver that there would be objection to the
or,nIoves asserting their political rights but that
there might be an objection to the manner IN
which these rights were asserted. He stated tnat
II was the object OF the Department 10 90 e'els
that nothing would be done to hinder the carrying
out OF that object. :, .o.tsor, =, ,ba
r-nion Veteran Club addressed communication 10
Postmaster Gordon asking what liberties the s, sin
,roves would be allowed in political anairs Inc
Postmaster referred the matter 10 the Department
AT Washington.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-08

o.. CIV Mich. Feb. THE Wheeler Co.
shi,yard. which has been shut down two weeks
ON account Of strike OF riveters resumed opera
49, ,odsv A few non-union riveters were put
- The striking riveters will say out at
70 70 ." u~til after meeting OF the State Court OF
Mediation which is expected 10 take 'he question
nm this
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-08
THE STEAMER PENNLAND FLOATED.

philadelphia. Feb THE steamer re''"'""u o w
! ~ No., r.r In the Delaware River, on Saturday
y o,.rnoon was hosted al high TIDE az L. % ia eio,a =
a. al s morning The Pennland apparenty suS'"''
thls na hlo, 40 she il anchored off Chester.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-08

,,..,raal Feb 7-Rossan Freres. fancy and
.,,o drveoods have suspended payment. and
,t,g ~ creditors has been called for tomorrow.
~, : Ita6tlitles are said to amount 10 sllOovc