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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The Portsmouth Insurance and Bank
ing Company has gone into liquida
ton.
The Blue Ridge Hunt Club have an
nounced that they will hold their sec
Ond meet on the season at Carter Hal
Grove, Clarke county, on August II.
Mr.. John BurkhoIder, a prominent
citizen of Rockingham county, died or
Wednesday, in his 89th year, at biz
residence, Fort Lynne" about three
miles from Harrisonburg.
Mr.. Edgar Allan declines to be a can
didate for Congress from the Richmond
district. This leaves Mr. Otis II. Rus
sell as the only republican candidate
He is the most popular and the strong
est man they can run.
The Old Dominion Steamship Com
pany closed contract last week with
the Merritt Wrecking Company to
raise the burned steamer Northamp
ton, which is sunk in the Eastern
Branch near Norfolk.
President Ingalls,, of the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railroad, says that the
changes in the freight department at
Richmond by the removal of part OF
| the force to Cincinnati will not prove
detrimental to the business interests
of Richmond.
The Front Royal and Winchester
| turnpike, which runs between Win
chester and Front Royal, q distance OF
% miles, was sold last week to the coun
ty of Frederick. The consideration
was $500. No tolls viii be charged in
the future Oh this road.
j. D. Fauntleroy and three assistants,
recruiting officers of the Third Regi
mept United States Volunteer Engi-
neers, were il Bedford county last
week making an effort to secure men.
Ibelr trip, however. was not very suc-
cessfuI, as no one expressed g willing
ness to GO.
The acting acknowledgement has re
ceiVed an intimation from the War
Department authorities at Washing
ton that the money advanced by Gov
eTDor Tyler for the purchase of shoes
for Virginia troops before their depar
ture from the State CAMP at Richmond
and other similar claims will be paid
by the government.
a member OF the Fitz Lee Rifles of
Lynchburg named Kelly, son of Police
man Kelly, of that place, was run over
by passenger train No. 10 of the South
ern Railway at Charlottesville last
week, and had one IF his legs cut off.
The train had stopped at CharIottes
vile a few minutes, during which time
Kelly aljghted. When the train start
ed he ran and in attempting to board
il slipped and fell under the wheels.
The unfortunate soldier was on his
way to Camp Alger.
Several questions Of minor interest
arose in connection with the recent
work of the State board of education.
a representative of the American Book
Company appealed to the Governor as
a member of the board to reopen the
question of continuing the McGuffey
readers furnished by that company
The Governor. however, felt that all
parties in interest had been afforded
the amplicst hearing during tie three
weeks sitting of the board ard was
not willing to consent to a reopening
of any case.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04
Glorious Peace.

The gratifying sounds of peace are
in the air. There is no reason why we
should not have the treaty practically
closed within few days. Mr.. Cambon
the French Ambassador at Washing
ton, has been fully empowered to act
upon all questions and the disposition
of Spain now seems to be to "agree
with thine adversary quickly" Our
terms were placed in the hands of the
Madrid government on Sunday last,
and it only remains for them to accept.
1t is claimed that they are hard, but
it is believed that they do not contain
any war indemnity, and whilst they
do contain the loss of Cuba and Porto
Rico and valuable concessions in the
Philippines, it is believed that Spain
viii in the end be better off without
this costly and Improbable real
estate. 1t is wise in Spain that she
has sued for peace without further
humiliation. She has learned great
lesson no matter what it may cost her,
but experience is the best teacher.
though its teachings are most al
ways dearly bought. No one
save possibly the military as
pirant who sought fame at the lannon's
mouth will be aggrieved, but these
must rest on whatever laurels they
have won, they must curb their aspi-
rations and put a muzzle on their
valor. They may yet have some OPP
portunity to render service to their
country. but the country desires peace
and loud and long will be the acclaim
when it is assured.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04
NEWS OF THE BAY.

It is said that 1000 sheep will per
| ish as a result of the severe drought
in California.
All the morning newspapers of Chi
cago have decided to increase in price
to two cents copy.
Nine Romero, wife of the Mexican
minister at Washington, died at At
lantic City last Friday.
The Irish local government bill
passed its third reading in the Eng
lish House OF Lords Saturday.
1t is said site for an army camp
has been selected in western Mary
land, on the line of the b. & O. Rail
road.
Jacques Brown and Mary Henthorn
committed suicid" at Glendale, ". Va.
Saturday by allowing themselves to
be run over by 4 railroad rain.
Federal Judge Hartford, of Tacoma.
Washington. has decided that an in
surance policy does not lapse because
of non payments until the holder has
been duly notified.
The Colombians are said TO he angry
with eXPresIdent Cleveland, decIarin9,
that in arbltrating between them and
Italy, be adJudicated more than was
submitted 70 him.
The federal council of Switzerland.
according to the assertion of several
newspapers, has intimated to Don Car
los. the Spanish pretender, now at
Lucerne, that he must leave the coun-
try ia case he starts an agitation in
Spain
Stung by jealousy and hopeless love.
George Alien stabbed, shot and killed
Mrs. Ida LunSsr Saturday evening ia
her apartments in Brooklyn, and then
shot and killed himself. He had
thrust bis attentions on the woman
and she had warned him to keep away
from her
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04

There Is more Catarrh in this section
OF the country than all other diseases put
together, and until the last few years
was supposed to be incurable. For q
great many years doctors pronounced il
local disease. and prescribed local rem.
edies, and by constantly failing to cure
with local treatment, pronounced it in
durable. Science has proven catarrh tt
be a constitutional disease, and there.
fore requires constitutional treatment
Halls Catarrh Cure. manufactured by
F. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the
only constitutional cure on the market
1t is taken internally in doses from II
drops to teaspoonful. 1t acts directly
on the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. They offer one hundred dollars
for any case it fails to cure. Send fol
circulars and testimonials. Address,
F. }. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, Toe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04

1t is believed that Mr.. Yost is not the
author of the following resolution
adopted by the Republican meeting
held last Saturday:
That we heartily endorse the active,
energetic and efficient action of Col.
S. Brown Allen, as chairman of the
Republican party of Augusta county,
and commend his management as wise
and patriotic, and for the highest in
terest of our party.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04

Mr.. Hackman did not get the county
instructed for him last Sa turday. He
will find later on a smart difference
between instructions and flattering en-
coniums. One is like an egg rather
full of meat, tho othera wind pudding.
Wood alcohol is SO deadly in its eff
~fects that it should be classed among
the poisons, and only sold under pre-
scription. Two soldiers at Camp Alger
died from drinking it last week, and we
can name many who have come with
in our personal knowledge. who have
died from it.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04

The Richmond Times is prodding the
q. & o. about that new depot SO long
promised. The c. & o. will promise
this depot again if it becomes a neces-
sary ingredient in another gold robber
camnaipD.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04

in some families. Not by reason of
carelessness or extravaganza. 1t is
simply the nature of the coal Good
enough to make smoky chimney, but
not worth ANYTHING for heating pur-
poses. See that such coal is not used
in your household. Buy your fuel here
and it is certain to be good. Regular
consumers of our Red Ash coal and all
other grades, never enter a word of
complaint, but pay their bills prompt
IT, And we consider that very good
sign. Which of these grades shall we
send2 Red Ash, hand picked at $4.5
per ton, or New River at $500?
Office Phone 1853.
Yard 6 1872.
The Smith Fuel Co.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04

In the selection of delegates to the
Re publican convention to meet here
on the 18th, the color line has been
drawn, it is broad and very dark.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04

Gen. Shafter seems unfortunate.
Now Gen. Roz, a Cuban in high posi-
ton in Santiago quits, and a large
number of officials resign, all on &C
count of the General.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04

Aguinaldo has greatly strengthened
himself with the administration, since
he has adopted the Republican badge,
which consists of a gold collar.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04

1t is III arvelously funny to hear the
NeaOS of this city lecturing Democrats
whom it seems to fear are about to
"break the rules of regularity aud par
ty fealty." Physician heal thyself.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04
Sold by Druggists, Toe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.

The islands of the Chesapeake are
rapidly wasting away, and it is only a
question of time when they will disap.
pear altogether. The action of the
waves and tides is unceasing, and
nothing thus far devised by the inhab.
itants of the islands has been able to
resist their ravages.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04

Prince Otto EdOuard Leopold Won
Bismarck died at his castle at Fried
richsruhe shortly before II o'clock
Saturday night, July 80. He was the
greatest German statesman, and made
the German Empire.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04

Winchester is only to receive $780,
600 out of the estate of Judge John
Fl anly of Scranton, Pa. Poor unfor-
tunate Winchester.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04

Since seeing the the reports of the
naval battle at Santiago we find it a
pretty fair foot race, but not much of
fight.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04
School for Young Men and Bows

will open my private limited school fol
young men and boys ON the 3rd of SEPT
1898. Object of the school to prepare boys
thoroughly for college and business. A linn.
tied number of boarding pupils will be taken
in my family. Over whose moral and intel
lectual development watchful care will be
exercised. Terms most reasonable. For ali
Information apply to
aug 4-5t c. E. YOUNG, Principal.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04
lit does not propose to allow this. The
Americans are holding the insurgents in

rift does not propose to allow this. The
Americans are holding the insurgents in
check.
General Miles is sending our troops
along the road to San Juan, prepara-
tory to a general advance. The first
strong opposition is expected when the
troops reach Abonito, thirty five miles
northeast of Ponce. General Schwan,
with the advance guard of his division,
has arrived at Ponce. General Brooke
has also arrived.
The bitter feeling of the Cubans at
Santiago tow ard the Americans is in
creasing. Some of those who are
fomenting the trouble are said to be
disappointed office seekers.
General Shafter has written a letter
to Secretary Alger, in which he saws
that officers with the army at Santiago
who went through the civil war in the
United States declare they never ex-
perienced such hardships as the army
has undergone in the campaign III
Cuba. Santiago, he says, was more
strongly fortified than he thought be
fore the surrender of the city. The
Spaniards turned over to him q large
quantity of munitions of war and a
number of valuable rapid fire guns
Commodore Schley is overwhelmed
with letters from persons in every walk
of life, who admire the gallant victory
over Cervera's fleet. He has received
a set of engrossed resolutions from
Frederick, his native place in Mary.
land.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04

What dear. dear boy Joe Letter is
to the old man.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04
THE TERESA TO RE sAvED

An agreeable item was the announce
ment that the wreckers had practical.
ly succeeded in their efforts to save
the Spanish cruiser Maria Teresa.
Lieut.. Hobson has already started for
his home in Alabama, and will sail in
a few days from Tampa directly for
Santiago, to endeavor to raise the
Colon.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04
EXAMINATION Of TEACHERS

All persons wishing to teach in the Public
Free Schools of Augusta county the ensuing
session and whose certificates have expired
animation, which will be held i'll Staunton as
follows:
White teachers in School Building No. l on
August 9th and 10th. COlOred teachers in
School Building No. on August 18th and
18th.
Teachers must bring cap paper, pen and
ink. Work will begin promptly at a. m. and
persons who are tardy will have no opportu
nifty to make up lost time.
An examination will be held the same time
and place for scholarships to the Female Nor
NAL School at FaImville.
jul 21-3t E. %. PEALE, Co. Supt.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04
TO REDUCE EXPENSES.

The Secretary of the Navy has com.
menced to retire from active service
such vessels of the auxiliary navy az
can be spared, in order to save expen-
ses. A beginning was made when the
Inquirer was ordered out of commits
sion.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04

The Dingley Bill, renewed prospect
ty,and the beloved gold standard, have
g. used the discharge Of hands in vari-
u places, and even our own wagon
" orks, the Bodley, to reduce its force.
The Republican party gave US these,
blessed be the name OF the Republican
party.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04

1t is not our custom to agree gener-
ally with the acts of the Republican
party on questions Of state or to
praise acts of the administration. But
there are certain traits which we rec.
ognize anywhere. and by whomsoever
possessed and practiced. These are
generosity, higher civilization, and
Christian virtues. In some of these
Mr.. Mckinley and those about him
have given marked exhibitions. Not
agreeing that a war was necessary
when begun, we are delighted to see
the manner in which it has been con-
Quoted, and the humane principles
adopted and pursued everywhere.
What may soeyer be said of the Presi-
dent it must be admitted that he has
inspired the generous treatment of the
captured and subdued Spaniards. He
has given the world conception of us
never dreamed of, and when the war
is ended, which we fervently pray may
be soon, we shall accord to him due
praise If the same generous impulses
are maintained which have so far per-
meated the various conditions arising
ID the conflict. A useful lesson WAS
learned from our own civil war. The
treatment of the captured, and the
people of the country invested by the
enemy was not usually without some
burtality, and has since been a source
of modification to those who forget
themselves SO far as to be guilty of it.
Gen. Miles would doubtless have given
much could he have called back the
days when he had Mr.. Davis a prison
er. so as to change his conduct to-
ward him. But Mr.. Mckinley will
never besmirch the nations or his own
hands with such, and we have taken
a kindlier interest in the whole affair
since we see how magnificently our
country has shown up in the struggle.
noo more il the bravery and splendid
condncG OF our soldiers and sailors,
than in the generosity which Mr he
hintey has made the foremost feature
of the wpr. It gives renewed conf
dence in the might of Democratic gov
eranIqff2 and OF ours in particular.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04

EXAMINATION FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL
~ TEACHERS.-There will be an exami-
nation for the public school teachers of
Staunton as follows:
For white teachers, in school building No.
|, August 9th and 10th; for colored teachers,
in school building No. 2. August 18th and
18th.
All teachers whose certificates have expired
by limitation are required to take this exami-
nation. Examination will begin at 9 a. m.
At the same time and place an examination
will be given to applicants for scholarship at
the Female Normal School at Farmvi1le.
JOHN H. BADER,
aug4-1t Supt. City Public Schools.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

EWES TO PUT OUT ON SHARES.-I have
" so good Ewes wish to put out on the
shares, will divide lot to suit parties. A good
chance to the right men. Cali on, or address
WIN. H. FIX,
aug Alt Spottswood Va
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04

Brother Potter's speech in the Re
p ubiican mass meeting Saturday was
diversified. He treated various sub
jects which nearly threw the assem-
bled presence into compton lts,such
as his respect for the memory Of Hon.
Ran. Tucker and the hope the party
would not employ money or whisky
in the next campaign.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04

Has Jim striblin.s, coIored, who was
last Saturday elected as one OF the
delegates to the congressional eonven-
JiCn, disqualified himself by his APP
pearance in the police court Monday,
where he was fined for being drank ?
This is the party Of virtue and sobrie-
ty.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04

tnat Cnls ceremony would occupy only
few minutes, and that the Ambassa
dor would take the note and immedi
ately hurry with it to his cypher clerks
and then 80 the telegraph office. The
Ambassador came on time, accompan-
led by his secretary, but as the min
utes ran along into hours without the
temperance of NJ. Cambon, it was
surmised that something had happen
ed to disarrange the original plan for
this meeting. 1t was after a stay of
over two hours that the Ambassador
terminated his visit.
While it occurred Secretary Long,
Admiral Sicard of the Naval War
Board, and Assistant Secretary Adee
of the State Department, were called
into consultation.
From reliable quarters, however, it
was learned that the conference did
not result in any change in the condi-
lions already laid down, but that it
was devoted to an explanation of them
in detail 1t was said that no new
condition of affairs had arisen by rea-
son of the Ambassadors visit, and
that there would be no need of another
Cabinet meeting to consider new fac
tors. The case remained, it was said,
as fixed by the Cabinet early in the
day, and the next move was to trans
NIT these terms to Spain and await
her reply.
Immediately following the long con-
ference, the French Ambassador and
III. Thiebaut returned to the embassy,
and then began the hard work of re
ducing to cypher the American peace
conditions, together with the results
OF the conference and Transmitting
the same to Madrid. The Ambassador
was smiling and apparently well
pleased with the result of the confer
ence. All the staff of the embassy
were engaged on the cypher work, as
il was - long and intricate process.
Allowing for the difference ia time
between Washington and Madrid the
terms could not reach there before
midnight, and would not get before
the Spanish Ministry before Sunday
morning.
The Madrid cabinet held two sessions
Monday to consider the peace terms of
the United States A dispatch was seat
to Washington asking further expldna
ton of some difficult points," When the
replies are received the cabinet will meet
again.
President Mckinley is said to be con
hdent that Spain will soon accept the
peace terms Of the United States.
From Manila Gen. Merritt has cabled
lh25 Ine situation was dangerous owing
10 the attitude OF the insurgents. He
gave notice that he was about TO join Ad-
mlsal Dewey in demand for the surren-
der Of the city. The insurgents seek to
get possession OF the city, but Gen. Mer-
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Noted Actress OF War Times.

The home of Miss Sally Partington,
once the most famous actress Of the
south, aud who during the war was the
soldiers favorite, was sold at public
auction recently in order to meet a
note of 1857.
The only property in the world
owned by the woman who was once
the admiration of the boys in gray,
aud who nightly appeared before the
footlights in the capital of the Con-
federacy, and received their plaudits,
is little farm Of few acres, located
in Hanover county near Pole Green.
Sally Partington is now living in OBJ
security in a room over grocery store
on the corner Of Fourth and Jackson
streets, in this city.
The name Of the once famous actress,
while probably not familiar to those
of the present generation, is, however,
we'll known to those who lived during
the civil war, and the mention Of it
stirs up old memoirs and calls to mind
many al evening when the most fash
iooable audiences of Richmond assem-
bled in the Marshall theatre and wit
messed the productions Of the stock
company Of those days. And in that
company was Sally Partington, who
completely won the hearts, not only
of the soldier boys, but Of every one
of the play-goers who were wont to
gather beneath the roof of the Mar
shall tn ,atre in those dark days, and
forget, for time, the sad scenes Of
war, in laughing at Jimmy Wells,
the little commedian, who, next to
Sally Partington, was the most popu-
lar member Of the organization. In
the company with these two old favor
ties were Ida Werner, Mrs. De Bar,
Kate Estelle, Mrs. Dalton, Mary
jackson, Ned Dalton, Dorsey Ogden,
Toler Wolf, Bob Browne and others.
Lonnie Graves was then stage hand
of the house, and Peter jackson was
captain Of the supers.
When the Marshall theatre was de.
stroyed by fire the stock company
made use of\what was old Trinity
church, and rechristened the building.
calling it ''The Varieties. This
building stands next door to the Ex.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-11-02
HIS CURSE ON SPAIN.
Columbus Predicted Disaster in That
Heartless Country.
CHICAGO Inter-Oeean.

end in this miserable place, you, good
angels, you, who help the oppressed
and innocents, bring this sheet to m
grand lady. She knows how much l
have done; she will believe what
have suffered for her glory and SER
vice; she will be just and kind enough
not to allow that the children Of the
one who gave Spain such untold
wealth, such vast and unknown king
doms and empires, should be without
food and should only live of aims.
"She, if she lives, will consider
that cruelty and ungratefulness will
excite the anger Of heaven, the wealth
discovered by me will become an in
strument to excite the entire mankind
to revenge and to robbery, and Spain
will suffer what just now her envious,
malignant and ungrateful people cause
others to suffer-