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County Court.

VIM. Patrick qualified as administrator of
the estate of the late Judge Hendren.
John jackson, colOred. convicted of burn
ing q. D. Crawford's barn, was brought in
to court and sentenced to ten years impri-
sonment in the penitentiary. that being the
term given him by the jury.
Changes in the Whiskey creek road through
the farms of Messrs. Gabbert and Crawford
were establi he'd upon the petition of j. h.
Baylor and others. Pastures district road
board was directed to let the work to con.
tract, the land damages and cost of construc-
ton to be $525.
In the case of the Commonwealth against
A. K. Sneed for selling intoxicants in Way
nesboro, the court overruled the motion to
set aside the verdict of the jury and entered
judgment against him for $40 fine and the
costs.
The cost to the Commonwealth arising
from trials at this term amounts to 1926. 46,
about half of which was in connection with
the Frenger trial.
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sPOTTswooD VA.

March 22.-Sallie Fix, year-old ,dalghter
of VIM. h, Fix. Esq, whose extreme illiesS
has been mentioned in your. paper. has re-
covered, we are glad to say.
Mrs. Sam'l Robertson, who has been quite
sick, is convalescent.
Raleigh, little son of A. H. Cox, who had
his leg broken some time ago, is getting on
nicely.
| VIM. 81. Fix. who some weeks ago ruptur-
ed blood vessel at the apex of the right
lung in severe fit of coughing, seems to
have entirely recovered.
Wheat is looking better than for years and
bids.fair to make better crop than usual.
Our farmers are pushing forward with
their Spring work this fine weather.
The Sunnyside School Taught by Miss Liz.
zie E. Goode, of Stsunton, closed last Wed
nesday, March 10th. The patrons of the
school were invited to attend an entertain
ment given Wednesday afternoon, which
proved to be quite success. The maps
drawn by the larger scholars. were excel
lent and showed plainly that both teacher
and pupils had worked hard to accomplish
what was done in this branch of the work.
The compositions and other work of the
smaller scholars was very neat and in view
ing this work. we can see the result of a
faithful instructor with these little tots.
The recitation were very good. The Ruggles
Family" recited by Miss Liddia Houser,
brought peals of laughter from all parts of
the house.
The closing exercise also deserves special
mention, the pupils after recting little
verse, formed in position according to size
and with upturned faces and clasped hands,
repeated the 23rd Psalm in concert, and this
position, in connection with the sweet, child
voices, made pretty and effective closing
to the exercises. This is the second term we
have had Miss Goode as our teacher, and we
hope we may be fortunate enough to have
her return next Fall, as her patrons are
more than pleased with her as an instructor.
x T.
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Hastings Court Proceedings.

The last will of Mrs. Margaret Kice, de-
ceased. was admitted to probate, with Mrs.
Ella q. Lowman as executrix. TO Geo. A.
Kice 5000 of the estate is bequeathed and to
Mrs. Lowman, the daughter, the remainder.
Mrs. Clara Hamrick was given permission
to change the name of her son from Richard
Wyman to Richard Minor Hamrick.
In the case of the Home Building &c Loan
Company against j. e. Scheffer and others
decree was entered directing the sale of
the Virginia Hotel, with sixty days allowed
for its redemption.
The will of Mrs. Margaret E. Perrine was
probated. Her estate amounting to about
$4,000 is left to her only relative, J. Edgar
Smith of Washington.
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Our annual reunion will be mel ;. : =
ington, Va. " Wednesday, 18th day Of Au-
gust. 1898. Yoc e~e earnestly AID most cor
daily invited t. alrssent and unite with
your comrades ', til njoyments of the &C.
casion. Our place of meeting, Lexington,
Rockbridge county, is peculiarly the home
of the Confederate soldier. She sent to the
field renowned commanders, and the name
of her private soldiers stand as synonym
Of courage and fidelity. In Lexington lies
the dust of two of the greatest Americans
that have ever trod its soil. As the faithful
Mohammedan expects once in his life to
make pilgrimage to Mecca, so the faithful
Confederate should once rest his eyes upon
the tOmbs of Robert E. Lee and Thomas J..
jackson.
There are at least seventy five of your old
comrades, members of Rockbrldge compa-
MES, on this side of the river. They will
welcome you and assist in building the camp
fire and see that your stay is made pleasant
and profitable.
Officers and men are requested to send
their names to the adjutant, and efforts will
be made to secure low transportation for
them and satisfactory hotel rate. This
matter should be attended to as soon as
practicable.
An attractive program will be arranged
while you stay in Lexington.
By order of Lieutenant Colonel John A.
Gibson.
Address j. Scott Moore, Adjutant
Late 14th Va. Cavalry, e. s. A.,
Lexington Va
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New Advertisements.

Berkeley. the photographer, calls atten-
tion to the fine pictures he is making at 50
per dozen.
&ayor A. H. Fultz announces himself a
candidate for reelection subject to the
Democratic perty.
Messrs. Bradley, Lushbaugh and McChes
new. trustees Offer for sale valuable lot on
Stuart street. Sale Saturday, April %.
The Palais Royal announce their spring
opening of millinery for March 80 and 81.
and April /.
Humphrey & Co., call attention to their
stock of bicycles, especially their SO wneci.
A full line of sundries, and first class re-
pair shop.
The Western State Hospital calls for bids
to supply that institution with goods. Bids
to close April 1.
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Millions Given Away.

1t is certainly gratifying to the public to
know of one concern in the land who are not
afraid to be generous to the needy and suffer-
ing. The proprietors of DR.. Kings New Dis
coyery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds,
have given away over ten million trial bottles
of this great medicine; and have the satisfac-
ton of knowing it has absolutely cured
thousands of hopeless cases. Asthma, Bron-
chitis, Hoarseness and all diseases of the
Throat, Chest and Lungs are surely cured by
it. Call on B. F. Hughes, Druggist, and get a
trial bottle free. Regular size SOC and 81.
Every bottle guaranteed, or price refunded.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-24
Capt. Henry L. Hoover Dead.

News reached this city on Friday last that
Capt. Henry L. Hoover had been paralyzed
at Greensboro, N. g.. and was not expected
to live. This was soon followed with the
intelligence of his death which occurred on
Saturday morning, and that the body would
reach here on that afternoon. The bnrial
took place from the LIST Presbyterian church
at o'clock Monday afternoon, the remains
having been taken 10 the residencesof NJ D..
-. Paris. re leaves Widow, who before
MI marriage vas Miss Margaret Gilkeson,
and oAe daughter, hils Annie Holmes, of
Kan as City, Nc He was about s s. years
Of age. His daughter anu her ! s5and ar
rived in this city on the eleven z lock train
Monday.
He was a native of Indiana, the son of
Lutheran minister. His father dying when
he and his brother l.. Thomas Hoover were
small boys, his mother returned with them
to Augusta county to the home of her father,
Henry Edison, ST., where they afterwards
resided. miles west of Staunton on the
Parkersburg road. Capt. Hoover received
| a good education finishing at Washington
college and finally at the University of Vir-
ginia He went into the war as lieutenant
in Capt. Curry's company, the Rockbridge
Guards, which was company H. Of the 35th
regiment. He was captured at Rich Noun
tain with his captain. who was wounded,
and the next day paroled. He rejoined the
| regiment and made good soldier. and was
again captured May u, 1864, at Spottsylvania
Court House and sent to Fort Delaware,
where he remained a prisoner to the end of
the war.
After the war he taught school in Angus
ia county. at Moorefeld and in Stanton,
and was remarkably successful as teacher.
In fact he was specially fitted for this work
Later he engaged in insurance work, in
building and loan, etc.
Capt. Hoover was man of rare intelIec-
tual ability, a logical thinker and broad
scholar. He was a fine linguist and had few
| superiors as mathematician. His mathe-
NAUTICAL faculty was displayed in his skill
| at chess, game in which he had few su-
poriors in this country. As man he was
generous, friendly and companionable. 1t
| was impossible not to be charmed by his
conversation. He looked on the bright side
| Of lite, and of character, and had something
good to say of those who he knew, and his
acquaintanceship was as extensive perhaps
as that of any man in the State. He was a
member of the First Presbyterian church of
| this city, and for years one of its most in
fluential ruling elders.
Capt. Hoover was twice MARI led. his first
wife being sister of DR.. j. M. Hanger of
this city. by whom he left no issue.
The following gentlemen, elders and dea-
cons of the First Presbyterian church, acted
as pall-bearers-Jos A. Waddell, s. F.
Pilson, II. A. Walker. j. N. Mcfarland. j.
NJ. Spots, j. A. Fulton, j. A. Templeton
and Jas. II. Blackloy.
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Our County Normal.

The Executive Committee of the County
School Board met few days ago to con-
slider the question of holding county teach
ers Normal this year. There were present:
Marion Koiner, of South River District; w.
II. Norman. Middle River; T. S. Hogshead,
North River; NJ. L. Coulter, Pastures; j. L.
McCutchen, Riverheads; Jno. W. Todd,
Beverly Manor. 1t was decided to have a
Normal beginning Tuesday, May 3rd. and
to continue six weeks. Mt. Sidney was
selected as the place. and committee to
secure terms for board, which they have
done at the low figures of $500 in the town,
and S8 80 per month, in the surrounding
country.
Prof. Peale, County Superintendent. will
he in charge as Principal. and will have as
assistants, Miss Annie Ii. Todd, grad
uate of the Farmville Normal, and Prof.
Walter T.. Kerr. a graduate of Nashville
Normal. The methods of those Institutions
will be taught. 1t is desired by the county
school authorities that teachers of the coun-
ty will make special effort to attend this
Normal, and, also, all who are preparing
themselves to teach. 1t is expected that an
examination for teachers certificates will be
held at the close of the Normal for the
benefit of those who attend the full term.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-24
Meeting of Democratic Executive Com

mittee.
A meeting of the City Democratic Com
mittee was held Tuesday night to adopt
rules and regulations for the Democratic
Primary to be held April 21st, 1898, the full
text of which will be published in this pa
per next week. W. e. Moffett resigned as
Secretary of the Committee and as men,
Der of the Com mittee from Ward No. 1.
Hugh H. Kerr was elected secretary, and
Fltzhugh Elder a member of the committee
from Ward No. l.
The following gentlemen were appointed
by the Committee to serve as officers at this
election: Judges-First Ward; W. L. Oil
vier and w. B. McChesney. Judges-Sec-
ond Ward: R. E. r. Nelson and Dennis
Brown. Clerks-First Ward: j. NJ. Perry
and Edward Hall. Clerks-Second Ward
John M. Carroll and N. t. Cooke. Super
visor-First Ward: John M. Daniel. Super.
visor-Second Ward: ]. F. Kingan.
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Marriage at Union church.

Many persons assembled at Union on
March 10th, at 8 o'clock p. M, to be present
at the marriage Of Mr.. Satora j. Dice of
Missouri, to Miss Lena Leota Hawthorne
of Stribling Springs. The church was beau
tifully and artistically decorated for the
occasion under the management of Miss
Mamie G. Dunlap, assisted by other ladies
and gentlemen of the vicinity. Just in front
of the chancel was an arch of arbOr-vita
and Klondlke cedar. under which large
Gala lily in the center. Lovely ported
plants in full bloom adorned and envelop-
ed the pulpit. Pink and white flowers were
in graceful and ornate profusion around
the bridal pair. A mellow light fell from
the chandelier, the blinds shut out the SUMS
bright rays. At $50 o'clock the bridal
party arrived; the sweet tones of the organ
pealed forth the wedding march under the
dextrous touch of the organist, Miss Floyd.
Every eye was fastened on the bride, who
came in the left door leaning on the arm OF
her father. The groom entered the right
door and advanced to the altar unattended,
and received his bride from DR.. Hawthorne
who gave her away. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. g. S. NJ. See The bride
wore travelling dress of light gray CASH
mere, dark turban with lovely spray of
rosebuds and leaves. The groom is hand
some, progressing looking gentleman and
wore black cloth suit.
Mrs. Dice is lady of culture and refine
ment, beautiful in form and feature and
possessing sweet musical voice. Her IN
assuming manners are especially charming.
Many we're the congratulations to the hap
by pair from friends who were 1oath to part
from one who had endeared herself to all
with whom she came in contact. and many
kind wishes followed this sweet Hawthorne
blossom so soon transferred from Virginia
soil to bloom in fragrance in the garden Of
the west. Mr.. and Mrs. Dice left immedi-
ately after the ceremony for Staunton to
take the train at an early hour the follow
ing morning en- route to visit friends in the
Buckeye" State.
Among those present we noticed the
Misses Terry of Staunton. There were
many others present unknown to the writer.
MINNEHAHA.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-24
A Clever Trick.

1t certainly looks like it, but there is really
no trick about it. Anybody can try it who
has Lame Back and Weak Kidneys, Malaria
CT nervous troubles. We mean he can cure
.;..self rightaway by taking Electric Bitters.
Z medicine tones up the whole system, acts
IS q stimulant to Liver and Kidneys is a
bIooI purifier I'd nerve tonic. 1t cures
constipation, Headache, Painting Spells,
sleenlessness and Melancholy. 1t is purely
ae.bje a, mild laxative, and restores the
svstsn, 10 its natural vigor' Try Electric Bit
ters end be convinced that they are a miracle
worker. Every bottle guaranteed. Only SOC
bottle at r, F. Hughes Drug Store.
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Pocanontas Items.

Primers from Winchester rifles thrown
carelessly about the premises of Mr.. E. S.
Mcclure. were picked up and swallowed
by chickens. and caused their death.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Price, a
daughter, Sunday, March Is, 1885, Mr. Price
is the editor of the Times.
P. D. Yeager, Esq, who is at the Johns
Hopkins Hospital, will not lose his arm as
was feared he would. He wrote to his son
at Marlinton with his injured hand the
other day.
The physical condition of Jacob Simmons
of Williams River Mountain, is very seri-
Gus. He is wasting away. and in the last
few months he has changed from a stout
healthy man to an emaciated invalid.
David Anderson and Aaron Thomas of
Marlinton, let their valor get the better of
their discretion at Warm Springs last week
and raised riot in crowd of which the
Sheriff of Bath county was prominent
member. A justice fined them S24 and they
are held for that sum in default of pay
ment.
Two corps of engineers will be put on the
Greenbrier river route at once. one to start
at Marlinton and one at Caldwell.
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In order to put our subscription list on
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, 1898-03-24

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" Staunton, Va. March l, 1898
Washington Gillian,
VS..
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Trustees.
All persons Interested in the above STYLED
chancery cause, will lake Notice, that in pur-
Suance of a decree of the circuit court of Au-
gusta county, entered in said cause on Nov.
49, 1894, shall at my office in Staunton, Vir-
ginia, on
Saturday, April I'd, 1898,
proceed to take, state and settle the following
accounts:
1st-Of the real estate belonging to the de-
PENDANTS;
2d-The condition of the title thereto and
the Zee simple and annual rental value
thereof;
3d-Tho liens binding the same in the order
of their priority, and
etc. Il. E. r. NELSON,
Commissioner in Chancery.
Chas. Curry, pa. mar3-4t
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wEppINc CARDS.

beautifully printed at the SPECTATOR
office. An elegant new line of type
for this especial purpose.
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ZETfA,

March 21.-Mr. Geo. Dunlap had the mis-
fortune to lose fine COW last week.
Mr. Erasmus Swink is quite sick at this
time.
Old Mrs. Zeigler is very ill at present.
with but little hope of her recovery.
Bailey Dunlap left.on the 18th for Car
bondale, Col.
Jane Thompson lost a fine mare last
week caused by broken leg.
There is talk of running Phone line
from Staunton to pass Zetta and Parnassus.
g. Adams and Tom Curry will burn a
large lime kiln this spring.
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Death Of Alexander BRYAN.

Alexander Bryan died at his residence
one mile west of the city Saturday morning.
Mr.. Bryan was an honest, hard working
man and was highly respected. The fune-
raj services were held Sunday afternoon
from his residence and the interment was at
Chinquepin Chapel. Rev. M. l.. Wood of
the Baptist church conducting the services.
James Long, who was taken to the home
of the Little Sisters of the Poor in Richmond,
three weeks ago, died Friday last, and his
body reached the city Saturday evening. His
funeral took place at st. Francis Catholic
Church at 4:3o Sunday afternoon. Mr..
Long was about 65 years of age. His wife
went to Richmond last Thursday. She re-
turned with the body.
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Buckken's Arnioa saIve.

The best pave IN the Aof 'S
Bruises. Sores,
Sores 'easter, Chsppea Gni5izlas
9fns and ~ skin Erupsio i,os g,.iy
enges reg Or nc pay required. e gasgsli-
tsg 81 give perfect satisfaction OF more
efeateG. 7 ice 70 cents per box. For sale
!. oy T. ~. nes.
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Groceries. Etc.
BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARKET.
March IT 1ouo

Beef Cattle.-The market for BEEF "a
has been very slow and draggirg this week,
more so than foc a rrmber of weeks past.
The cattle were II -ullv IS good al average
quality asst R.uF though they were fewer,
with OF ample number Of good tops for the
wants Of the butchers. Prices Of Ra
tie this week ranged rs 81
Rast s. 1895 90
Generally rated first qua. 4eG4 ~
Medium or good fair qusl4sS...-... S50gz 10
binary thin Steers, oxen and - -
OK title received 500 came from ssssse
efais ~<~sa~ss5suulzzs sEsss ~ Yir-
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l-<iSs-s-
aheep I'd Lambs There is no percept'.
bie 7afi2fion in values sinaa &onody-a II. :
tfa&e aas been on since tlen, ,,1d we quote
al ae or thoss ranging il weight I'm 20
to I'd Us, and 4a43lc per - for those weigh
ing. from 85 to lis lbs. Lambs 5a6c per III
as TO weight and quality.
Swine.-The market for hogs is about
steady at Mondays figures; viz: Far West
ern hogs sell at 81 40a4 so per 100 lbs gross.
those from other points 81 .20a4. 80; light pigs.
weighing from 10 to lis lbs, Sia415, and
those under 100 lbs, IS 9Oa4 10 per 100 lbs
gross.
Fresh Cows.-There is fair trade report
ed for fresh cows and good COWS, are fully
up to the figures ruling last week; viz: $40
to $50 per head.
Calves There is not a heavy offering of
veals and an improved demand is reported
at shade higher valuation. Quotation 5a6c
per lb gross and extra at 6Zc.
FURNISHED BY NEWTON & Co, LIVE STOCK CON-
MISSION MERCHANTS JERSEY Cry, N J.
NEW YORK, Mar. q.
Total receipts yesterday and today, includ-
calves, S,741 sheep and lambs. and Il, 035
hogs. For the week ending Sunday, last;
$3.50 beeyes, 178 mich cows, 3,433 calves,
q, SOL sheep and lambs. 2S030 hogs, against
II ,745 beeves, $50 mich cows, 3,639 calves,
2S,O65 sheep and lambs. and 32,S75 hogs the
week previous
Shipments from this port the past week
were 1928 beeyes, 2241 sheep II, $50 quarters
of beef, against 2S12 beeves, 155 sheep, and
8,017 quarters the week preceding. Private
cables received today from London and Liver
pool quoted American steers at 9aa104c per
Id. dressed weight; American sheep at 1Oa11
per Id, dressed weight; American refrigerator
beef at SaSsc.
Receipts OF beeyes, yesterday and today in
cluded 80 cars TO be sold, of which 26 cars
were at Jersey City. On light receipts prices
advancep sharply all around, steers selling
1Oa15c higher and rough butcher stock 15a20c
stronger The yards were quickly cleared.
Poor to best native steers sold at 81 40a5. 90
per 100 lbs; stays and oxen at $2.75a4.50; bulls
at So 0Oa:3.75 dry COWS at S2.20a3.40.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-24

A Te;bute 10 the Memory of joint s. Guy.
John Sitlington Guy, Clerk Of Rocky
Spring session died January 28tb. 1888, at
the age of 56 yeas, after an illness Of q few
months, He was a ,cc of William Guy, a
former Ruling Elder in this church. MT.
Guy was elected an Elder in 1870: ana Tiers
fore was an Elder % years just one half his
natural life.
In the death of Mr.. Guy, the church has
lost faithful Christian, and one who
studied its peace;-the session, cautious
member, and painstaking clerk; the Sab
bath School, Superintendent, whose aim
was to be present every Sabbath, and one
who like his Master loved little children;
the State, valued citizen, and an honored
officer, he having held the Offices of ''Justice
of the Peace" and "School Commissioner"
for Pastures district for ...nber of years;
the community has respected ce a1 :.
seEvator ofthe peace, b.--q.. g ss}ty, careful
ss'5'7r1ei, a. affeotionate husband and an
induIgeus father.
In view of these facts, and desiring to
give evidence Of the esteem in which he was
held, and also desiring to tender to his be-
reaved family our heartfelt Christian SYM
pathy, the session offers these resolutions
1st. That we extend to the widow and
fatherless daughters, our sincere Christian
sympathy, but reminding them that "their
loss is his gain," and also that "God gave
and God has taken away, blessed be the
name of the Lord
End. That, while we bow il submission to
His will, we pray that they NAV find that
true, spiritual consolation, which can only
be found in the exercise of those Christian
duties, and the performance of those religi-
Gus obligations which God hath appointed
in His Word.
3rd. That copy of this memorial be
spread upon our register, and copy sent to
the family.
BY ORDER OLE SESSION
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KEEPS THE MERCURY UP!

Coal that is good and that means any coal
sold by us will keep your house warm. 1t
will not be found necessary to pile on
shovelful after shovelful or continually
rake out ashes.
Our coal is clean, free from slate, burns
slowly, gives intense heat. &c. Canyon ex-
pect anything better.
Oh! the price. That is all right too !
Good coal is cheap at'any price but ours is
the cheapest of all.
THE SMITH FUEL CO.,
ONCE No. Is East Main st.
ONCE Phone No. 1853. Yard Phone No. 1s2
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The Worth Splitter store house and dwell.
ing in Spring Hill have been purchased by
E. A. Berry.