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The record-union., 1898-04-03
SPANISH ROYAL FAMILY.
Prepared for Flight, Fearing an
Outbreak at Madrid.

BERLIN. April 2.-German Embas
sador at Madrid, Herr Won RadowitZ,
reports to the Foreign Office here that
the Spanish royal family fears an out
break, unless the differences between
the United States and Spain are soon
settled The Carlist movement is as
suming more active form, and the royal
family fears especially pronuncia-
mento from General Weyler and the
military party
Everything is prepared in the royal
castle for flight. The boy king, Alfonso
win be taken to San Lucar De Bara
media, an Andalusian port, where a
yacht is kept ready for sailing.
The replies to the Queens letter ask
ing for the intervention of the European
powers have been wholly unsatisfac-
tory.
The record-union., 1898-04-03
REGARD WAR CERTAIN.
But Few Memoirs of Congress
Who Believe Tt Can be Averted.

WASHINGTON, April 2.--Very few
members of Congress who were seen to-
day believe there is much hope of
averting war, and those who do base
their belief solely upon the theory that
Spain at the last minute will yield
Nest of them look upon war as certain,
and are already discussing it's prob
able duration, cost, ETC.
AS n sample of the expressions that
are heard to-day, the opinion of Rep
resentative Hull of Iowa, one of the
House leaders. can be given. Il regard
war inevitable in the near future" said
he.
The record-union., 1898-04-03
The Lincoln Fire.

LINCOLN (Neb). April 2.--It was 3
a. m. before the disastrous fire start
ing last night was under control Three
of the substantial business buildings of
the city are in ruins, with stocks badly
damaged. The loss will probably ex-
ceed S2a0,000. The Insurance is about
100000. !,
The record-union., 1898-04-03

Continued on Fifth Page,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-11
Supervisors.

On Saturday the board OF supervisors met
The delinquent tax list was examined and
tickets for amounts considered collectable
were returned to the collectors and the
others were credited to the treasurer.
The county levy was laid at % cents on
the S1OO valuation. Value of real and per-
sonal property is $1O123.O73 and the levy is
$25, 3O7.6S. To this is added $3.45O from
6,9O1 capitation Of 50 1srts each, making a
total of 1913, 757.6s.
The county school levy was put at l0cts.
The district school levy is 10 cents in each
district except that it is II cents in South
River. The road levy in the several dis
tricts was laid as follows: Beverly Manor,
1871 cents; Middle River, IL cents; North
River, IT cents; Pastures, II cent; River
heads, 10 cents; South River, 10 cents.
In the appropriation is embraced the
cost of building two new bridges-one over
Christians creek near Brands mill on the
Staunton and WaynesbOro road, the other
over the same stream at Brew,S old mill on
the New Hope and Laurel Hill road
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-11

Miss Pattie Finley. of Fishersville. Is
visiting her sister, the wife of Rev. w. Y.
White at Warm Springs.
Mr.. R. o. Lucas, valued subscriber to
this paper, was a caller at this Office Mon
day.
Thomas q. Kinney. an attorney OF New
York city, is ON visit to his father. Maj.
A. F. Kinney of this city.
License was issued on Saturday last tG
Louis Brown and Miss Mamie j. Fisher,
who will be married near Basic City on Tues.
day next. the 18th.
VIM. A. Burnett. Esq. county court clerk,
is at home from Red sulphur Springs i'm
proved in health.
Sidney Collhge. was in town some days last
week, visiting Mrs. John Murray and his
nephew, II. Dunbar Murray.
Governor Tyler has appointed as dele
gate to the national immigration congress
to be held at Cheyenne. Wyoming, Major
Jed. Hotchkiss, of Staunton.
Mrs. John N. Greene and daughter of
Norfolk, who have been visiting the family
OF Mr.. Frances Greene near Snyder, left for
Rawley Springs Monday, where they will
spend several weeks.
Mrs. Alex. H. Fultz and daughter left on
Saturday for their new home twenty miles
out from Philadelphia. Her son j. Morton
is located there The Captain will not
leave for several months.
julius e. Scheffer. for some years proprie-
tor OF the Virginia Hotel, is now with the
Eakleton Hotel in the capacity Of bar
keeper.-Argus.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-11
An EnterprIsing Druggist.

There are few men more wide awake ans
enterprising than B. F. Hughes, who spares
no pains to secure the best of everything in
his line for his many customers. He now
has the valuable agency for DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds. This is the wonderful remedy that is
producing such Juror all over the country
by its many startling cures. 1t absolutely
cures Asthma, Bronchitis, Hoarseness and all
affections of the Throat, Chest, and Lungs.
Call at the above drug store and get a trial
bottle free or regular size for SOC and S1.00.
Guaranteed to cure or price refunded.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-11
H. l. LANG,
jeWeIer and 0ptician.

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" Staunton, Va, July IS, 1885,
John H. Crosby's Administrator, etc.,
VS..
John H, CroSby's Heirs.
All parties interested in the above styled
cause now pending in the circuit court for
the county of Augusta, Take Notice, that pur-
suant to a decree of said court entered in said
cause May Is, 1898, 1 shall at my office in
StauntOn, Va, on
SEPTEMBER 10, 1898,
proceed to take, state and settle the following
accounts
1. OF the estate real and personal of which
John H. Crosby died seized.
2. OF the Indebtedness OF said estate In the
order of it's legal priority.
8. OF the transactions of Geo. w. Crosby,
administrator of John III. Crosby, deceased.
4. OF the persons who are entitled to share
in said estate and their respective interests.
5. Whether said real estate is susceptible OF
partition in kind among those entitled there
to.
6. What amount, if anything, is due from
Eugene A. Crosby on account of rent.
T. Anv other matters deemed pertinent
etc.
Commissioner.
RE. r. Nelson, Pa. jul 21-4t
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-11
How to Look Good.

Good looks are really more than skin deep,
depending entirely on healthy condition of
all the vital organs. If the liver is inactive,
you have bilious look; if your stomach is
disordered you have dyspeptic look; if your
kidneys are affected, you have a pinched
look. Secure good health, and you will surely
have good looks Electric Bitters' is good
Alternative and Tonic. Acts directly on the
stomach, liver and kidneys, purifies the
blood, cures pimples, blotches and boils, and
gives good complexion. Every bottle guar
anteed. Sold at B. F. Hughes Drug Store.
so cents per bottle.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-11
''QeWeY Party,

The dewey Party" this evening at High
land Park, for the benefit of the King
Daughters Hospital. should be largely at
tended. for the cause is certainly most
worthy one, and everybody is promised a
delightful evening Mrs. Ecllols has faith
fully drilled the children, and their beauti-
full entertainment will be at half past six.
Mrs. Heber Ker has charge of the refresh
ments, and Will serve sandwiches, coffee,
ice-cream and cake, and home made candy.
Please every one remember the object and
come. All who will send contributions
please let them be at Wheat C Van Lear's
store by three O'Clock this afternoon. As
MIR. Apperson has kindly arranged to have
a special car there to take everything to the
Park
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-11
PLEASURE SEEKERS AT VARIETY.
An Old Folks COncert-SOma Quaint Cos
tumes-A COngenial Company-Per
kOnQl. etc etc.

tumeS-<A COnSeuIal COmpauy-1c
sOnal, etc, etc.
VARIETY SPRINGS, VA, Aug. 9. 1898.
The past week has been another of I'M
usual pleasure to the large and congenial
company now here. There are over hum
dred guests and others are booked, so old
Variety is having more prosperous season
than for years past. Saturday evening the
weeks pleasures were concluded by an Old
Folks Concert given in the ballroom by the
musical talent Of the springs. The moving
spirits of the entertainment were Mrs. b.
A. Clements Of Richmond, and her son DR..
W. Z. Clements, who acted as musical d.
rector. accOmpanist Miss Minnie jenkins OF
New York, assisted by the springs orchestra.
The decorations that filled the rear end of
the hall made pleasant back ground for
the gay, but ANTICIPATED costumes OF the
participants, some of which caused great
merriment. The men were in knickerbock-
ers, ruffied collars and powdered hair-the
ladies' hairpowdered and every variety Of out
Of date costume. Mrs. Coleman as 1obitha
Dobbins. acted her part admirably. Miss
Katie Bell Baker, as Jerusha Slimpkins,
wore her mothers wedding dress in hoop
skirts. and handsome old jewelry, Miss
Katie Eichelberger, as Samantha Scruggs
personated charming country lass Of q
hundred years ago. Miss COrina VaIZ, as
Thankful Steadfast was charming in the
modest character she personated. The
chorus and special voices numbered about
thirty and deserve special mention for good
work. A,two part song BY Mrs. Kenneth
Mccoy and Miss Katie Bell Baker. and one
part songs by Misses HOlms. Terry and Jen-
kins were highly approved. The dinner
party solo and chorus, contained some excel
lent music and was not unlike selection from
comic opera. In this piece DR.. Clements
fine base and the good chorus work mark ed
it as one of the best numbers on the pro.
gramme. Perhaps the most mirthful, was
the Parsons talk with the old woman of his
In this dialogue Mrs. Glenn
ents. as Betsy Blunderbuss and Prof. Leslie
Hall Of Williamsburg. as the Parson. were
in their respective rolls. After
The concert an impromptu dance was enjoy
ID and later refreshments were served in
The private dining room at the hotel. Music
IS popular diversion here and there is
'ome talent shown along that line. Among
The most conspicuous is Miss jenkins of
New York, who reads music perfectly and
who is good critic of high opera and DIR.
Jlem ents Of Richmond the resident physi. |
,ian.
Last Thursday Miss Hutchins Of Ports |
mouth, directed George Washington |
Cherry Tree" for the amusement of the chill |
lren. For this week the coming event will |
% an advertising party. Date not yet |
Known.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-11
FROM STEELE'S TAVERN.

August S.-Nr. Chas. E. Ault Of this
nejghborhood. has sold his farm of 12O acres
to Mr.. John F. Koogler of this place. for
$4,000. AS he expects to make his home in
Maryland, he has advertised all his per-
sonal property, consisting of complete
outfit Tor the farm. grain, household, &C.,
to be sold the 31st inst.
A double marriage took place yesterday
afternoon in 1.-The Picnic" the contracting
parties being Patrick H. Hays and Miss
Emma j. Cash. John l.. Allison and Miss
Emma V. Moran, all Of Augusta county.
The rainy season continues-showers al
most every day. Thursday afternoon, there
was another down-pour which flooded the
streams, the third one in the past three
weeks. The roads are seriously damaged.
Corn, grass and gardens are growing lux
uriantly. and the farmers are pushing for
ward their blowing for wheat. A. H. II.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-11
Pocanontas Items.

II. II. Andrew, of Monroe county, has
been nominated for the State Senate by the
Republicans of this district.
The board of examiners for this year is
composed of d. l.. Barlow. j. W. Warwick
and T. A. Bruffey.
Luke Anderson, whose mind has become
impaired by disease and close study. has
been taken to the asylum at Weston.
A son of VIM Wysong. of Ronceverte. who
belongs to the regular army, Corporal K. T..
Wysong, after the battle of Santiago, was
reported missing. His friends have recent
ly heard of him as being safe and we'll.
LedtOrd Bartlett. of Addison, formerly of
this county. who has been under indictmen
for year for shooting with intent 20 kill,
confessed to charge of assault and was
fined $1OO and placed in Jail for 30 days.
Lieut.. j. u. Kerr. of the 9Th Cavalry. was
wounded in tho satt'c # Santiago. and the
New York HerEiu 49,. ~s:sr1al thought it
was Lieut.. Robert Kerr and printed his
photograph in their Sunday editions. The
friends of the latter were not alarmed as
they knew thathe was on his way to Manila.
J. H. Landes walked through the noun
tain to Upshur and back recently. On
GauIey Mountain he killed rattlesnake u
feet long which had rattles. Tom Town.
send reports having killed rattlesnake on
Beaver Greek feet and 10 inches long which
had 26 rattles.
A wedding occurred at the Marlinton
manse, Wednesday, ga. m, when Gilbert
ID. Rucker and Miss Fannie E. Wade were
married by Rev. W. T. Price. The parties
are from Anthony's Creek, and the bride is
daughter of Arson Wade.
A lot of sucking calves are being driven
out of Pocahontas to market
The Times reports case of bass swal-
lowing ground squirrel. The squirrel
started to swim the river.
VIM. Spence, who had boom in Green
brier river to catch logs belonging to VIM.
q. Overhaul, was unfortunate enough to
have it washed away recently.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-11
Death Of MISS WaddeII.

Miss Martha NJ. Waddell, daughter of the
late DR.. Livingston Waddell, of Waynes-
boro. died at her home in Lexington. on
Sunday morning last after brief Illness.
Miss Waddell was the eldest of five Sis
tiers, who were renowned for their lowell
ness of character and beauty of person.
They grew to womanhood in this county and
after the war moved to Lexington. where
they have since lived. One married DR..
Thomas L. Preston, another DIR. Houston,
and another DR.. Pratt, all Presbyterian
ministers OF renown, another married Mr..
Frank Smith. son of Gen. Francis H. Smith,
so long superintendent Of the V. MI
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-11
The South Has Ono.

The United States Commissioner Of Edu.
cation in his official classification of the col
leges Of the country in his last report page,
1904, places the Randolph Macon Woman s
College at Lynchburg. Va, in division AZ
with Vassar. Wellesley. and eleven other
high.grade colleges for women. There are
four in the East, seven in the North, and
two in the West. The statistics show that
our representative though the youngest
stands we'll up in the list as to resources.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-11
Deeds Recorded

In the county clerks Office since August
1st: The American Guild, corporation to
j. Edward White, lots and in block 20,
West Waynesboro, $1,000; j. S. Cochran to
Hettie R. Gilbert. q acres and 8 roods near
Annex, 1881. 80; Shull's heirs to Sarah Mich
ael, Is acres and roods in North River,
$780, Ida M. Young, &C., to Amanda s.
Ramsey. 81 acres and Al poles near Craigs-
Vile, 81, OOO j. Have Woodson and wife to
Mrs. Sidney F. Miller, II acres two miles
south of Staunton, 81 200; j. W. Craun to
Eddie M. Ruff. N acres near Salem church
81, 900; Jos. A. Glasgow, commissioner, to
Mary :. Miller, a half interest in the T. A..
Brownlee farm of 1771a acres and Is acres. 2
roods, 20 poles near Greenville. $500, Mary
s. Miller and Melissa A. Mish. to Theodore
Wagner, % acres, 2 roods and Sc poles near
Greenville. $500.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-11

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, 1898-08-11
Excursion to Old Point Comtort.

The G. & Q. R'y will sell excursion tick
cts to Old Point for their trains leaving
Staunton at 2:07 a. M, and 11:06 a. M. on
Wednesday. Aug. oath, at IS 90 for the round
trip, tickets good for five days. This is the
only chance to visit Old Point at cheap
rate this season and all should avail them
selves of the opportunity. Stop over at
Richmond allowed. For further informs-
ton call on or address.
JAMES KER, Jr.,
P. & L. A., e. & o. Ry.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-11

Messrs. Jas. K. Kemper, j. H. Wayt, q.
q. Berry, 7. D. Davis, Jas. L. Bocock, A..
A. Eskridge and Jno. T. Smith started yes.
terday on tour through Highland, Poca-
hontas and Randolph counties. They will
20 as far as Beverly and returning will
come back by Marlinton. Huntersville and
Warm Springs. The trip is solely for
health, though it will be we'll for business
to hide as they 60 by.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-11
Death OF Mr.. A. n, Shuey.

Mr.. Adam Henry Shuey, q substantial citi-
zen Of this county living at Fishersville. was
found dead In his room at Lone Fountain
Springs in this county on Saturday morn
Ing, the 30th Of July, where he had gone for
the benefit of his health. He is supposed to
have dead Of heart failure. He was about
66 years of age. He was born on the Long
Meadows In this county, and was the son Of
the late Adam Shuey. He married some
years ago daughter Of the late Jacob H.
Arbogast, prominent citizen of Pocahontas
county, and she and two sons and two daugh-
tiers survive him. He Is also survived by
two sisters, Mrs. Irenious Koiner and Miss
Barbara Ann Shuey. Deceased was at one
time postmaster at Galena near this city.
When found Mr.. Shuey was in kneeling
position and had evidently been dead some
time. Mrs. Shuey was In Bath county at the
time Of his death. and only reached home,
after hard drive, Anew minutes before the
burial took place. Mr.. Shuey's youngest
son is a member of the West Augusta Guard,
now at Jacksonville. The funeral was
held at Zion church at 10 O'Clock Sunday
morning, the services being conducted by
Rev. A. R. Cooke, of Waynesboro.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-11
Concert at Pond Gap.

The guests of Variety Springs will give
an Old Folks concert in the Presbyterian
church at Pond Gap. Friday night, for the
benefit of the church fund. The concert is
well worth hearing and those who attend
will be most pleasantly entertained, and
will besides help in good cause.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-11
Death.of Mrs. Bashaw.

Mrs. Bashaw. wife of DR.. Darwin Bashaw
of the Craigsville neighborhood. died sud-
denly on Monday night of last week at their
residence. 1t has been impossible to obtain
full information as to this sad. occurrence,
but more extended notice will appear in
our next issue.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-11

The smoke house of Mrs. Christian Beard
was recently broken into and robbed OF
bacon and other property. 1t occurred
whilst Mrs. Beard was away attending the
funeral of her sister, Mrs. Margaret Engle-
man.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-11
Waynesboro Filling Up.

The Herald of last week says: B. P. Cav
mas rented the Ellison house next to the
Presbyterian church and will move here in
October.
John l.. Koiner, Of Koiner's Store, and
son Gabriel, have purchased the Allen pro-
perty in West End and will move here at
once. Mr.. Koiner, the younger, will con-
duct saddle and harness factory-a much
needed enterprise.
Prof. Guthrie, of Mississippi, who recent
ly purchased the Austin property, is having
it thoroughly overhauled and repaired.
When the Improvements are completed Mr..
Guthrie's children, in charge of Mrs. Mollie
GilkersOn, will move in.
Samuel Ker, a prominent farmer near
White Bridge, has rented the Mason house
and will come to town to educate his chill
dren
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-11

Senior Luis F. Corea, the Charge d. At
fairs of the Greater Republic Of Central
America, from Honduras, at the Legation
in Washington is taking the course Of Eng
fish at the University of Va
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-11
! This paper guarantees a larger
circulation in Augusta county
than any Newspaper published.
The subscription list is open to
inspection.
WEDDING CARDS

beautifully printed at the SPECTATOR
office. An elegant new line of type
for this especial purpose.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-11
Some Snake.

Charlie Warner, who lives on the
farm with Julian Koiner near Fishers
Vile, killed SO moccasin snakes one day
last week. 1t was said not to be good day
for snakes acknowledgements Herald.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-11
BuckIen,s Arnica SaIve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores. letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t is guaran-
teed to give perfect satisfaction or money
refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale
by B. F. Hughes.
P. O'Conner, of New York city, guest
at the hotel for the summer, Healing
Springs, Bath county, killed himself with
with pistol early Wednesday morning of
last week. A servant went to his room and
receiving no reply to his knock, he entered
and found O'Conner lying on his face. He
had shot himself through the head with a
.3S-calibre pistol. which was lying under
him. He was about 50 years of age. and had
been clerk Of the Gilsey House, New York.
for twenty years. During the past five years
he had spent his summers at the Healing
Springs.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-11

Admiral Cervera visited the Norfolk
navy yard last week.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-11

OF the Cattle received 14O5 came from Vir-
ginia.
Sheep and Lambs.-The receipts have be-
come lighter since the first of the week, with
sheep a shade higher and lambs HaHc high
er than they were then, and the quality OF
both showing an Improvement, with more
active demand. Sheep sell at 23a4 per 10,
and few extra at 41zc. Lambs sell at 5a6c
per lib gross.
Swine The market for hogs is steady at
Mondays price; viz Far Western hogs "a. 90
per 100 lbs gross, these from other points
81 2Oa4 80; light pigs So 75a4 per 100 lbs gross.
Fresh COws.-There is full offering, an
ample number for the moderate demand.
Prices range at $40 to $50 per head for COM
mon to fair, with good at $45 and extra "a
few at $50 per head.
Calves. Trade is reported as being fail
only, prices ranging for weights of 30 to $50
lbs. at S4a5 per 100 lbs; light veals, weigh
ing ITO to 100 lbs, fairly active.
FURNISHED BY NEWTON g. Co, LIVE STOCK Com
MISSION MERCHANTS JERSEY CRY, N. j.
NEW YORK. Aug 9.
Total receipts yesterday and today, includ-
ing all local points, were 1929 beeves, 1925
calves, 16. 9O7 sheep and lambs, and 10, O95
hogs For the week ending Sunday, last;
| 1O, 900 beeves, 191 milch cows, 1852 calves,
As, O73 sheep and lambs, q $3.50 hogs, against
| 10, 700 beeves, 1876 mich cows, 1875 calves,
| 40 951 sheep and lambs and 26,919 hogs the
week previous.
Shipments fromthis port the past week
| were 2469 beeyes, Is sheep, 4,447 quarters
of beef. against 2713 beeves, 81 sheep, and
| $40 quarters the week preceding. Private
cables received today from London and Liver
pool quoted American steers at 103a113c per
| Id. dressed weight; American sheep at 9a10
per Id, dressed weight; American refrigerator
| beef at Sc.
Receipts OF beeyes. yesterday and today in
cluded % cars TO be sold, of which "a cars
were at Jersey City. The market opened firm
for steers and a shade higher for prime medi-
UNI weights. The yards were easily cleared.
Fair to choice native steers sold at 81 75a
$40 per 100 lbs; bulls at S2.90a3.6O dry cows
| at $2.00a3.75.