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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03

Stonewall jackson Camp had spirited
and interesting meeting Monday night.
First Lieut.. Commander Morton presiding.
with Capt. Henry acting adjutant. Past
Commander Timberlake presented the re-
port of the committee on uniforms. display
ing some samples of Confederate grey cloth
from the Charlottesville mills and the Vir-
ginia buttons for the coats. He said the
committee could furnish coats and hats for
only 1925. The report was adopted, and
all who want uniforms are requested to
see or write to Mr.. S. u. Timberlake.
Capt. Ransom sent communication nom-
mating for honorary membership Rev. DIR.
B. T. Lacy a former captain in the Stone
wall Brigade, now al invalid at the home
of his son in Washington. A resolution
embodying tribute to DR.. Lacy and his
services in the Confederate cause and max
| ing him an honorary member of the camp
was offered by Capt. Morton and adpted.
A resolution directing that the officers and
members shall. if practicable, attend the
meetings in uniform. Tas adopted.
| On motion of Capt Morton the camp
adopted two special annual days. First
| The nearest Sunday to the 9th of April, the
date of the surrender at Appomattox, on
which sermon will be preached before
the camp in some church in the city.
Second-A memorial day fixed on the frs
meeting night in Sept. On which occasion
all members who have died during the veal
will be remembered and memorialized by {
special speaker and other members. The
executive committee was directed to MAKE
the necessary arrangements for these occa
sions, and it was decided to invite Rev. Dr.
Finley of Thinking Spring, to preach the
first sermon OH April 10th.
The 4th Monday night in each month wa:
selected for the regular meeting of thu
camp, but it will meet next Monday nigh
to make the final disposition of the uni
forms.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03
Death Of Mrs.. Wake.

Mrs Lewis Tabb Wake died Sunday at
ternoon in Baltimore, whittier she had gone
for treatment, aged 60 years. Her body was
brought to Staunton Monday morning and
inferred in Thornrose cemetery that after
noon. The funeral took place from EN-
manuel Episcopal church at O'Clock, the
rector, Rev. R. Z. Jett, officiating. Inc
pail bearers were: Berkeley Minor, j. McC.
Paris, II. NJ McIlhany, Heber Ker, Alex.
F. Robertson, and H. w. Hilleary. The
floral offerings were numerous and beauti-
full. The society of Church Workers, and
the Kings Daughters Hospital Board, OF
which organizations she was an earnest
working member. attending the funeral in
body. The church was filed with friends
of the deceased.
Mrs Wake was the second daughter OF
Roger B. Atkinson and Mary Withers Atk-
inson of Sherwood. Lunenburg county. va,
where she was born. Six children survive
her: Misses Margaret, Calvert and Agnes
of Staunton, and Messrs. Lewis Wake. of
Norfolk, Selden of Richmond and Roger OF
Stanton. Her brothers are DR.. B. NJ. At
kinson and W. M. Atkinson of Staunton,
and her sisters, Mrs. II. e. Lay of Balti-
more, Mrs. Charles E. Young, of Staunton.
aud Mrs. Orlando Smith, of Macon, Mo-, all
surviving.
Mrs. Wake removed to Staunt0n some
ten or twelve years ago from Cecil county,
Md. where her husband had charge of a
parish at the time of his death. She had
lived in Powhatan and other sections of
Virginia, where Mr.. Wake had charge Of
churches,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03
A. j. Butts Dead.

A. J. Butts died at his residence on north
Augusta street. at o'clock Tuesday morn
ing, aged SO years. There was regular flu.
neral, but short service at the grave at 10
O'Clock yesterday morning conducted
by Rev. W. q. Hullihen, rector of Trinity
Episcopal church
Mr.. Butts was born at Auburn, New York,
but spent most of his life before coming to
Staunton at Binghampton, that state, where
he was engaged in mercantile business. In
1870 he came to Staunton to see the country,
and being pleased with it, bought property
and located here. Shortly after, he entered
the Stanton Iron Works as manager, In
which capacity he remained a few years.
He was a director for several years in the
Augusta National Bank and in the Perpetual
Building and Loan Association. For six
years from 1886 to 1892 he served iu the city
council, and was one of the most valuable
members of that body, being partly instru-
mental in securing the electric light plant
and the street car lines.
Mr.. Butts was paralyzed in January 1892,
since which time he had not been out very
often. Last October he began to lose ground,
and on Wednesday last became onfned to
his bed. From Thursday he had taken nc
nourishment, and his death was momentari-
ly expected.
The deceased was man of many admira-
Bile qualities; perfectly honest and straight
forward in all his dealings. thoroughly in
dependent, and Indifferent to praise OF
blame. His wife, one niece and two neph-
eWs survive him.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03
FROM DORCAS.

Jan. 31.-A terrific wind storm passed
over this part of the county on Saturday,
doing considerable damage. Several barns
and other buildings were unroofed, and
good deal of timber and fencing was
blown down.
John and George Hice are opening out a
large coal vein. The coal is of fine quality
and free from slate.
Jas. Michael of North River Gap. has
lust returned from business trip to West
Virginia.
We are glad to see John Q. Douglass out
after long spell OF sickness.
VIM. Sheets is confined to the house with
the grippe.
John Mines of Stribling Springs, is on
the sick list this week.
The protracted meeting that has been con-
Quoted at Mt. Oliyet U. B. church for some
time still continues with considerable in
terest. There have been 10 professions Of
ersion up to the present time.
The little son of Ruben Horn is ill will
sore throat this week.
Miss Katie Hartman of neal Stribline
| Springs, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Char
| lotte A. Michael of this place.
| Miss Alice Michael of Moscow, is at home
| on visit.
Samuel Ruleman and son of Sangersville
were the guests of Mrs. Charlotte A. Mich
| ael on Sunday.
The snow fall here today was 5 inches
with indications of more.
| The wheat crop is looking we'll, it has no
been hurt yet by the hard freezing.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03
MOFFETT'S CREEK.

Jan. 31.-The roll of honor for the Sum-
NIT Public School for the past month is as
follows those making general average OF
90, Emma Lucas, Ada Lucas, Leila Robert
son, Hettie Lofts and Clarence Hanger.
Scholars who have not missed day dur
ing term, Nellie Hanger, Nettie Robertson,
Leila Robertson, Elite Buchanan. Katie
Huffman, Cora Sheckles, Scott Lucas, Clar-
ence Hanger and Willie Helmick. Average
Walter E. Beard.
We regret to report the death of Sylvester
NJ. Arehart, who died at the residence of his
mother, near this place, on Wednesday last
from fever. The deceased was in the very
bloom of manhood, being q years of age,
and was a very industrious and worthy
young man. The funeral services were
conducted at Mt. Herman Church Thursday,
Rev. G. A. Freed officiating. Three more
members Of the family are stricken
with the same malady, but we are glad to
report them better, The grief stricked
family have the sympathy of the entire COM
munity in this their great affection.
Supt. E. o. Peale visited the schools of
this vicinity during the past week.
The sale of the personal property of b. F.
McNutt was held on Friday property sold
we'll.
Mrs. ID. A. Berry gave very enjoyable
party on Thursday night last to her nieces,
nephews and other friends. Supper and re-
freshments were served. Crokenole and
other games were INDUCED in. A very
pleasant evening was the verdict Of all. The
participants all took regrettul leave of
their kind hostess.
Miss Carrie Rowan, an attractive young
lady of Raphine, visited the family of Z. e.
Berry last week.
From the number of congressional candi-
dates looming up its looks as if we would
not have any trouble to get candidate to
accept the standard of Democracy and bear
it on to victory. But let US make haste
slowly and profit by past experience and
select the man, who above all others is
available and who will redeem the gallant
old tenth district, and place her in the
Democratic column, where she rightly be-
longs.
1.-The people may remain silent for a time,
While they look on at error injustice and
crime,
| But they will arise in their might
And roar like lion attacked in the night.
w. e, B.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03
Pocahontas Items.
(Times.)

E. L. Beard will in all probability sell
his grist mill near Locust, to Vim. Baxter
of Edray.
Mrs Nora Payne and Miss Lena Kinni-
son have sold their land on Stamping
Greek. known as the Hayes place, contain
ing 125 acres, to John Waugh. for 81, 800
| Last week detective Henry Dawson ar
rested Joe and Frank Church who live on
Beaver Creek. and lodged them in Jail at
Marlinton on a charge OF being accomplices
of Ratliff, the bogus preacher, who stole
VIM. Miller's horse few weeks ago. There
are now five men in jail charged with horse
stealing.
Joseph Holt, father of Mr.. E. /. Holt,
died at his home in Lincoln county, on last
Friday, 21st ult., aged 70 years. Mr.. Holt
received letter from home few days be-
fore his fathers death stating that he was
in better health and spirits than he had
1 been for some time. The next mail brought
; the intelligence of his death.
Mrs. E. l. Holt and Mrs. A. S. Clark are
very i'll. Mrs. Frances Mccoy of Williams
river. who has an abscess of the liver, is not
expected to live. Her physicians have
given up all hope of her recovery.
Mrs. Virginia Sharp of Wyoming, will
return to her home in that State some time
next week
| The report is that work On the Greenbrier
and that it is to be completed during the
coming summer Messrs. Rnehart, Gooch
and associates have the reputation Of carly
ing on any work they have on hand without
unnecessary delay and if it be true that
! they have secured the contract a speedy
completion of the road may be expected.
1t is said that the road has been let to
contract for the entire distance from White
Sulphur Springs to the forks of Greenbrier
river in Pocahontas county. over the fol-
lowing route: From White Sulphur to
Alvon, thence up Anthony's Creek to Dris-
col, thence up Knapp's Greek to Frost,
leaving Marlinton about ten miles to the
left; thence to the forks of Greenbrier,
near Travellers Repose.
The Dry Fork, whose northern terminus
| is at Hendricks, on the west Va. Central
railroad, has cars running to Horton, which
| is only about % miles from the forks OF
| Greenbrier and for about half that distance
the Dry Fork road is already graded.
Whether the connection between the Green
brier Valley road and the W. Va. Central
, will be made over the Dry Fork road is still
undecided. 1t is understood that there is
objection on the part of the W. Va. Central
people to having southern outlet opened
for territory which is tributary to their road
and for that reason the Greenbrier Valley
road may not secure northern outlet at
the present time.
1.-THE report of the letting OF the above
railroad to contract seems premature, as we
learn from the persons who are reported to
have the contract
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03
HJgnIand Items.

Mrs. Mary Hamilton Slavin, wife of Jesse
B. Slavin, Esq, and stepmother of Mrs. o.
j. Campbell, died after weeks illness at
the residence of DR.. o. J. Campbell near
Monterey, on the 22d ult. She was seized
with grippe and grew gradually worse till
the end came She was the daughter of DR..
Jas H. Byrd, and was aged about 80 years.
She has one brother living in Oregon, Mr..
W, Cal. Byrd. Mrs. W. w. Benson and
Mrs. j. G. Matheny, her sisters, preceded
her to the grave. The funeral services
were conducted by Rev. John Ruff from the
Presbyterian church in Monterey.
VIM Gutshall of Jacksons River, lost a
ix-year-old daughter last week, whose
death was caused by diphtheria.
Mrs. F. V. Seig and her sister. Mrs. John
S. McNulty, have gone to Carthage, N. G.,
where they will spend some time with Mrs
j. e. Dobbs, who is Mrs. McNulty's daugh
ter.
MI. Geo. Mauzy of Crabbottom, has re-
returned from visit to his sister, Mrs
Sarah Turk at Bridgewater.
Dr. j. NJ. Cunningham of Marlinton, W
Va, has been on visit to his mother a
Monterey His wife accompanied him.
The Recorder says: Judge Lyman
| Chalkley arrived here Wednesday evening
on the mail hack, ard was guest at tn
Commercial. Thursday he held his frs
term of court for Highland. Several or
ders were entered. Court officers, as wei
as the lawyers of this bar. are much please'
with Judge Chalkley, and we have an ide
that he will not be long in making man
friends among the people. The time TO
holding our court has been fixed on the frs
Thursday after the third Monday of eac
MONTH"
The Recorder has come out for Mr.. H. d
| Flood for Congress-.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03
BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARKET,
Ton Or 1909

JAN u, loSo.
Beef Cattle.-The Offering was compare
lively light one, hut about equal to the
fair demand prevailing. Its quality aver
aged fully up to that Of last weeks offer
lngs. There were not as many good tops and
middle grades and fewer of the lowest. Tops
were shade stronger than those of last
week. Prices of Beef Cattle this week
anged as follows:
Generally rated first quality. 5064 70
Medium or good fair quality....... 8 5O94 %
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and
COWS ........... ......... ZUUG3 w
Of the Cattle received 60 came from Vir-
ginia.
Sheep and bs.-There is light offer
| ing and an improved quality, with values
| like those of last Monday. Common to fair
sqeep, 70 to So lbs, sell at 3a3s4c, good to
] extra, 80 to 100 lbs. 4a419c; bucks, 100 to 100
lbs, 3a31ac per Id gross. Common to good
| lambs, 50 to 70 lbs, 5a6c per Id gross. There
is a fair trade reported for good sheep and
| lambs.
Swine-The market is strong at the values
| ruling Monday; viz: Good light far West.
ern hogs sell at 81 20a4 Is per 100 lbs gross,
| pigs 50 75a3 IS per 100 lbs gross. Roughs
50 50a3 per 100 lbs gross.
Fresh Cows There is a fair run and a
good trade reported for cows. Common tc
fair sell at S20a30 per head, and good tC
extra $35a50 per head, few selling at the
latter figure.
Calves.-A fairly active trade is reported
| for veals, with the market steady. Com
mon to good, 80 to 100 lbs sell at 5a6c pei
lib; milk calves, 125 to 40 lbs, as to quality
64a615c per lbs.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03
To Close at Eight O'Clock.

We, the undersigned merchants of Staun
ton, Va, do hereby agree to close Onr store!
from February lst, 1898, to May 1st. at 8 p
M, and from May 1st to October LIST at Z p
m, except on Saturday night.
(Signed)
McH. Holiday, Jos. L. Barth & Co., S. D
Timberlake, Denny & Bro, Bee Hive Store
Weinberg Clothing Co.. q. q. Berry, D. E
Euritt, Manager, Witt, Burke & Co., A
Loeb & Co., W. J. Swink, j. T. Harris
Baer's Bargain Bazaar, Palais Royal, A. E
Harnsberger, Armentrout & Son, j. Z
Bishop Cash Co., E. B. Lipscomb, Loe
Bros Mrs. E. Crowell, American Stoc'
Co., e. l.. Weller, Parlor Millinery, ]. D
Bailey, Jas. H. Woodward, from May 1st.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03
Catholic Hibernian Entertainment t.

The Catholic Hibernian society will hold
their annual entertainment in the Opera
House on Thursday evening, February 10th,
Gastan Payne on christian Principles are
the Basis of Good Citizenship" Also con-
cert by the ST. Cecilia society assisted by
the best musical talent OF the city under the
direction of Prof. F. W. Walter. The pro-
ceeds of this entertainment will be donated
to the worthy poor of our city. All desir
ing to help worthy cause as we'll as enjoy
an evening of rare intellectual pleasure
should not fail to attend.
Admission, gentlemen so cents. ladies and
children % cents.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03

Materials for paving Johnston street are
being located along the line Of the proposed
work, which will be begun In a few days.
From Richmond comes the Belgian blocks
to be used on the slopes. while the levels
will be paved with brick from Chilhowie,
furnished by the Adams Brick Company,
of Lynchburg. The city's hands will put
down the materials. and be supervised by
Superintendent M. Hounihan and City,
Engineer Carter Harrison.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03
M ad Dogs.

In theneigh of Pond Gap and Craigs-
Vile the people have recently been much
alarmed at the number of mad dogs, which
| seem to infest those localities. A gentleman
from that quarter tells US that persons are
afraid to leave door open. There has been
| no systematic effort put forth to extermi-
nate them, but it is to be hoped there will
soon be,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03
Died In the Indian Territory.

Mr.. Hal. Fishburne, eldest son of Mr.. E.
Il. Fishburne Of Waynesboro, died in Nc
Allster. Indian Territory, on Sunday last,
after short illness. Mr.. Fishburne and
his wife started for Indian Territory On
Sunday, but on arriving at Cincinnati re-
ceived telegram stating that their son was
dead, so they returned home on Monday
night The remains arrived in Waynesboro
yesterday, and the funeral took place at
O'Clock from the Presby terrain church. Mr..
Fishburne was about 80 years of age, and
was young man of many virtues and had
many friends
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03

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
pxnirpd
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03
MIDDLEBROOK.

Jan. 31.-Mrs. George Miller was buried
on Sunday. She was paralyzed about a
year ago and never fully recovered. She
was daughter of Nicholas Ryan Of Pas
| lures district.
Mrs. George Il. Wiseman is improving
after lingering illness of several weeks.
A Mr.. Cauffman of W. Va, is visiting
his friend, Ed. Arehart of this place.
i I
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03

Daniel R. Hanna, only son of Sena-
tor Marcus A. Hanna, and one of Cleve-
land, Ohio's most popular society men,
has been divorce by his wife, Carey
May. The charges are gross neglect of
duty and extrrme cruelty.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03

Mr.. Archibald K. Snapp, an old and
highly respected citizen, died here Tuesday
morning at IL o'clock, from a complication
of diseases, aged 60 years. He was a car
penter by trde and for years was employed
by Lushbaugh Bros. Mr.. Snapp was mai
of high Christian character, and was es
teemed by all in the community. He leaves
five children-three daughters and two sons
His funeral took place yesterday afternoon
from the Methodist church.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03
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, 1898-02-03

The Annual Recital7Dz Mr. Eisenberg'
pupils at the Mary Baldwin Seminary, will
take place Friday evening at 8 o'clock. AS.
sisted by pupils of Miss E Louise Hopkins
and Prof. E. Louis Ide
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03
Excursions to Washington, ID. G. Via Ches
and Ohio Ry. Feb. 18th, March 18th,
April 18th, and May 18th.

The Ches. and Ohio Ry. will run excur-
sions to Washington on the above dates, at
1913 further round trip. Tickets on sale for
trains mos. and of those dates leaving
Staunton at 2:O7 a. m. and LOG a. M, good
to return on any train within ten days.
Tickets are good going only on dates and
trains mentioned. For further information
call on or address. JAMES KER, Jr.,
P. & T. A., Z. & O. Ry.,
Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03

VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.
' Five miles from Staun-
ton, containing 200 acres.
Apply to J. A. ALEXANDER,
sep 2a-tf Staunton, Va.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-12-09
Consumers Of the weed.

In France the consumption of to-
bacco in the year 1880 was 300 grams.
or about three-fifths of pound per
head. It has now increased threefold.
making the annual amount consumed
at the present time 3S,000,09O kilo-
grams, or more than 1000. 900 pounds,
Of which about 100000 pounds are
consumed in the form Of snuff.
Notwithstanding these considerable
figures the Frenchman is still classed
with the moderate users OF the weed,
as in. Holland the amount annually
consumed is no less than three xilo-
grams, or more than six pounds, for
each inhabitant. In Austria and Ger
many about one kilogram is used per
head, while the EngIishman consumes
somewhat less.
Natives of Switzerland ESFe the rep
utation OF being imnfoderate smokers.
but statistics show that they use less
tobacco than Englishmen or Freach-
men.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-12-09
4 SONG OF VICTORY.

Among ths Bedawee there are none
like the Anazeh,
Greatest are they Of all the sons of the
desert.
On our ghazu went we forth;
Ere the dawn appeared or the sheep
could bleat,
Our young men mounted their steeds.
They rode through the desert. rejoice
ing In their strength;
The sun arose and their hearts grew
great,
The hoofs of their horses spurned the
ground
Men shouted: "Is not this life. oh
Brother?'
And they answered: Truly, this is be-
ing alive!"
The day grew old, star-bright night
overlook her.
The kindness of the Moon caused her
to hide her face.
Our young men saw the fires of Sham
mar,
They surrounded the encampment.
Courage and skill they showed, brave
were their hearts.
OF their goats and their sheep there
are fifty.
Seven new mares eat in our pasture.
No man slew we. there is no blood
feud.
Oh, young man. kill sheep, eat, sing
with your voices:
All glorious is the name of the Anazen!
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-12-09

Nature, not being European power,
keeps her forces in readiness where
they are needed. in consequence Of
which the scavengers muster in
strength in hot countries. vultures
wander but rarely to these parts, and
such sharks as occur are, with few ex-
ceptions, but minnows of their race.
Yet we have even in these islands
humber purifiers at work, tadpoles and
burying beetles, and other suitable to
the comparatively easy work that falls
to them. One of these days, when nat
ural history is taught in a rational
manner in our schools, when the rising
generation learns to appreciate the liv-
ing world around instead of banging
pianos and splashing pigments, we
shall have recantation of the modern
geological faith and better apprecia-
ton of the beasts and birds.
We shall find nothing to shudder at
in the meal of the vulture, but we may,
on the contrary, even learn to protect
that remarkable bird and its fellow
scayengers as among the worthiest of
earth's children. To the last tie vul-
ture is active in its allotted mission.
and when at length it falls no living
beast, or bird, or insect will touch its
body, and it must crumble quietly to
dust, a lasting somewhat too lasting,
as those know who have camped near
an undiscovered dead vulture for some
days monument to the usefulness of
the great scavenging army of which it
once was so active a member.