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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-21
Effect Of the Mauser Bullet.


The wounded soldiers at Tampa
show clean-cut wounds, without LAGER
alton made by MaUser bullets at long
range. Those who were struck AT
close range during the eariv H2A:i,lg
were so badly mutiiated that 1t as AT
first believed the Spaui&TGs had back
ed their bodies with mgcaetes The
difference is explained &c be that the
Mauser bullet, when it leaves the gun
has a twisting. spiral motion, which
causes it to tear large holes in any soft
substance that it passes through,
while, after it has gone some distai ce,
it loses this motion and travels with a
steady, even flight, which carries it
through flesh and bone without max
ing a hole larger than itself. The
wounded men say, however, that,
though the bullets gave them little
pain when they struck, they knocked
down the men they hit, and this
answers question of great interest
tn foreign military students, especial
ly among the English, who have ex
pressed much curiosity as to the
abilities of the various types of pro-
jectiles to stop" an advancing foe.
They find fault with most of the small
calibre bullets because of their sup
posed inability to stop the man they
hit and defend the spreading Dunn
Dunn bullet adopted by the British
army, because, they say, when it
strikes man it puts him out of the
combat immediately. But now it
seems that the slender Mauser bullets
do the same, and opinion on this point
will have to be revised again.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-21

Sheriff Watts of Albemarle county,
went out of his way if the report OF
his evidence in the Charlottesville
Progress Of the 18th inst. be correct
to asperse the character of the people
of Staunton. He is reported thus:
landed him (the prisoner in the
Staunton Jail. The next morning l
found a great crowd assembled about
the jail in Staunton, and about the
streets. and such was the excitement
that if the crowd had been Informed
that he was identified as the ravisher
of Miss Hotopp he would have been
taken from us there.
There was naturally some excite
lnent, but the idee of taking the pris-
oner from the jail or sheriff and lynch
ing him, never was seriously in the
minds of the people of this county.
Our people have been subjected to
the same character of outrage as fell
upon Albemarle, but we let the law
take its course. We fear mobs even
with the most upright intentions,
though we admit in this instance the
prcyocation was very great.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-21

Great stress is laid on our excess of
exports over imports. 1t is said we
have exported twice as much as we
have imported. This looks we'll on
paper, but is not so good thing as we
might think. The tariff duties are SO
high that people have quit importing,
so if we keep on, the imports may stop
altogether. If under such conditions
we export anything we may be said to
have exported large amount over our
imports and have done little or moth
ing at last.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-21

The jury summoned by the coroner
to sit upon the body of the late James
lynched in Albemarle county last week
at Woods Crossing for assault on Miss
H otopp, found that deceased came
to his death by the hands of persons
unknown to the jury." The rule in
society in Albemarle is such that one
frequently has to be introduced to an
other several times there before he
can be said to knos0 him. The jury
had not had formal introduction, you
see.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-21

The terrible effort made by the
sneriff of Albemarle county, at Woods
Crossing last week to save his prisoner
seemed to temporarily unbalance his
mind, so much SO that he came very near
charging the lynching to the people of
staunton. Such efforts are often at
tended with serious consequences.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-21
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-21

The Republican nomination in Va.
means great deal. Whether Re-
publican is elected or not he can get
the office by contest if the House is
Republican. It's only another way of
stufting the ballot box these Va. Re-
publicans have, and whoever gets the
nomination can steal the office in the
end. The number of votes he gets
makes no difference.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-21

An Havana newspaper commenting
upon the war undertaken by the Uni
ted States against Spain in the name
of humanity, says that if the money
already spent by the Americans in war
had been employed in helping the re-
concentrates, the latter, notwith-
standing the irregularities of Consul
General Lee and other politicians -
would be eating partridge and drink
ing champagne.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-21

Our farmers, Notwithstanding all
that has been said about war pricesn
viii not get over rs cents for their
wheat. Horses are no better price
and cattle no higher, than when the
war began, whilst pork is not pay
ing article.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-21

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 a
great many years doctors pronounced it
ii local disease, and prescribed local rem
edies, and by constantly failing to cure
with local treatment, pronounced it in
durable. Science has proven catarrh to
be constitutional disease, and there
fore requires constitutional treatment.
Hall 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 10
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 for
circulars and testimonials. Address,
T. j. CHENEY s. CO.,
Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-21

The exact reason why the sheriff Of
Albemarle, took the local train instead
of the fast train to Charlottesville with
his prisoner, James, who was lynched
was not considered a material ques-
ton before the coroner.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-21

Under our present terrible taxation
there will be money enough in the
treasury to enable Mr.. Hanna to buy
another Presidential election, and as
many Congressman as he needs.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-21

Judge Quarles must be regarded as
almost certain of election, since the
only persons who are willing to sacrifice
themselves in the attempt to beat him
are Mr.. Jacob Yost and Mr.. Turner K.
Hickman all of this city.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-21

The war has brought no prosperity.
Wages are falling, and in the iron
trade there never has been greater
dullness, Notwithstanding this is the
period of "blood and iron"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-21

James West, a negro. was instantly
killed, and Hayes CANCER, and Fred.
Seidl, two white men. and Edward b.
land, John Brown, Richard and Sam
Jones. negroes, were seriously injured
by the explosion of threshing ma
chine boiler on the Varina farm, about
twelve miles below Richmond Satur-
day morning.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-21

The James family is growing less.
Jesse departed this life several years
ago. and John Henry died at Woods
Crossing, Albemarle county, Va. on
Tuesday, 18th inst
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-21

Information was received Saturday
that General Fitzhugh Lee had APP
pointed Mr.. Blackburn Smith, chief OF
the corps of couriers at his headquar
ters. Mr.. Smith, who was mayor OF
Berryville, resigned everything, and
was the first to enlist from Clarke coun
Regiment Of Virginia Volunteers.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-21

Gen. Lee, the papers say, will be
sidetracked. This has been the policy
from the first. He will do nothing in
this war but wear his uniform.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-21

The negroes in the meeting at the
court house went back on Mr.. Yost
last Saturday, and it was by their
vote Mr.. Hackman succeeded.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-21

Wages have dropped 33B per cent in
the American Steel and Wire Co.'s
mills. This too in the face of alleged
prosperity.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-21

atlantic City Excursions via C. & o. Ky.
The Ches. and Ohio BY. will sell excur-
sion tickets to Atlantic City md return on
July 18th, 9th, Aug 4th and 18th, at S9.55
round trip tickets good to return within
twelve (12) days from date of sale, G.. & o.
to Washington Penn. to Atlantic City. For
further information call on or address.
JAMES KER, Jr.,
p e II e. G. n Rv
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-21

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 fer heating pur-
poses. See that such coal is not used
in your household. Buy your fuel here
ard it is certain to be good. Regular
consumers of our Red Ash coal and all
other grades, never enter g. word of
complaint, but pay their bills prompt
ly. And we consider that very good
sign. Which of these grades shall we
send2 Red Ash, hand picked at 81. so
per ton, or New River at $4.00s
Office Phone 1853.
Yard 6 1872,
The Smith Fuel Co.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-21
?. & T. A. e. & o. Ry.

Patrick Fox, who had been resident of
Allegheny comfy ever since the war, and
mad his home in Clifton Forge for some fif-
teen years, dropped dead of apoplexy Sat-
urday afternoon at O'Clock in his yard.
He was native of Ireland, and about 70
years of age.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-21

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ StauntOn, Va, July Is, 1893.
John III. CrOsby's Administrator, etc.,
VS..
John III, 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 decree of said court entered in said
cause May IT, 1888, | shall at my Office in
Staunton, Va on
SEPTEM Der 10, 1898,
proceed to take, state and settle the following
accounts:
l. OF the estate real and personal of which
John H. Crosby died seized.
2. OF the Indebtedness of said estate in the
order of its legal priority.
B. Of the transactions of Geo. w. Crosby
administrator of John II. Crosby, deceased.
4. OF the persons who are entitled to share
in said estate and their respective interests.
B. Whether said real estate is susceptible of
partition in kind among those entitled there
to.
8. What amount, if anything, is due from
Eugene A Crosby on account of rent.
Z. ANY other matters deemed pertinent.
etc.
HENRY w. HOLT.
Commissioner.
- Ii. Il. IL. Nelson, D. q. jul 2l-3
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-21
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-21
EXAMINATION Of TEACHERS.
TAG DanSln0FG BUSINESS COLLEGE.
Stanton, Va.
27th Session BEGINS SGltGnlGr |, 1898.

This is an inexpensive school. Total ex
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For months, S55 to 56T.
For 4 So to Sc.
Fore g. 100 to 126.
For s sc $50 to 166.
For further information, address
J. q. BUNSMORE,
jul 2l-2m President.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-21
PROSPECTS FOR PEA(

A late telegram from London says the
Spanish capinet has decided to sue for
peace, and has requested the British am
bassadOr to ascertain the terms that the
United States will require.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-21

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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-02

4 Buceaneer Captain Puts = Captured
Crew to the Sword.

''The Buccaneers of Our Coast is the
subject of a series OF sketches by Frank II.
Stockton inst. Nicholas. Writing of the
Frenchman L'Olonnois and his adven-
lures, Mr.. Stockton says
BY the time the war vessel had arrived
at De los Cayos, LOlonnois had made bis
preparations to attack the place. But aft
er the ship bad come there was change in
the state of affairs, and he was obliged to
alter his plans.
OF course L'Olonnois could not now
row leisurely up 20 the town and begin to
pillage ID as he had intended, but no in
tention OF giving up his project entered
his mind. AS the Spanish vessel was In
his way, he would attack her and get her
out of his way II the thing could be done.
He was obliged to devise some stratagem,
and he also needed a larger force. He
therefore captured some fishermen to help
row his canoes. Then by night he pro
ceeded slowly in the direction of the Span
ish vessel The man -of-war was anchored
not far from the town, and when, about 2
o'clock In the morning, the watch on deck
saw some canoes approaching they natu-
rally supposed them to be boats from shore
The canoes were hailed. and after hav
ing given an. account Of themselves they
were asked II they knew anything about
the pirate ship upon the coast L'Olonnois
made one of his prisoner fishermen answer
that they had not seen a pirate vessel and
say that it must have sailed away when
its captain heard the Spanish ship was
coming. Then the canoes were allowed to
go.
They rowed off into the darkness and
waited until nearly daybreak; then they
boldly made for the man of-war one canoe
attacking her on one side and the second
on the other. Before the Spanish could
comprehend what had happened there
were more than 90 pirates upon their
decks, the dreaded L'Olonnois at their
head.
The pirates had the advantage. They
had oyerpowered the watch and were de-
Tending the deck against all corners from
below. 1t requires brave sailor to stick
his head out of hatchway when he sees
enemies on deck armed with cutlasses.
But there was some stout fighting on
board. The officers came out of their cab
| ms, and some of the men We're able to force
| their way into the struggle. The pirates,
however, fought, each scoundrel of them,
| like three men, and the savage fight ended
| by every Spanish sailor or officer who was
| not killed or wounded being forced to stay
below decks with the matches securely
| fastened.
L'Olonnois now stood, proud victor,
| on the deck of his prize and ordered the
| prisoners to be sent up from below. AS
| soon as each prisoner was standing before
L'Olonnois the pirate slew him, and he
| thus killed nearly hundred.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-02
Western Union Will
Soon Be Extended
to Hancock.
Calumet VIII Also be Reached
The Company Will Construct Line
From Chicago, Giving This Coun-
~ Direct Communications.

Mr.. J. Levin, superintendent OF the
Western Union Telegraph company, IN
company with Mrs. James r. Dee, visited
Calumet yesterday and arrangements
are now being made to extend the West
ern Union service to Hancock, Calumet
and Lake Linden. The same rates will
prevail as heretofore between Houghton
and eastern points, the local rates being
done away with, and the Western Union
will be open for business at all the copper
country towns not hitherto connected by
2une /, The company will Immediately
)Uommence the construction OF copper
wire line from Chicago to the copper dis.
trict, which will give all Houghton
county towns direct telegraphiccommun-
|ication with Chicago, with onlyone repe-
tition between the copper country and
Boston. This will enable our people to
transact business in the east in a few
minutes, where heretofore it took an
hour. This news will be received with
delight by residents at Calumet and the
other towns, which will be loud in their
thanks to Mr.. Dee, for the interest he has
taken in getting their WORK started at so
early q date.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-02

The management OF Scheuermann
Brewing company are intent on being
abreast OF the times and have lately
made some needed improvements about
their property IA new bottling shop has
been built on theI.lake shore and other
improvements made, The new bottling
bhop is a frame structure 26x60 feet and
bs amply large.lfor any business OF the
6rm and ia fitted up with all the latest
appliances, and Isl without doubt the
most convenient. bottling works in the
copper country..:On the west end OF the
building has been erected a refrigerator
lOx26 feet. with the capacity OF holding
BOO cases OF beer, which is always kept
Dc an even temperature and in cOnse-
|uence the beer is always in the best con-
Dition. Since the first OF the year the
BUSINESS OF the..coMpany has increased
Wonderfully; az. Lthelyarticle turned out
LAS the reputation OF being the best in
be market. MR. Frank Scheuermann
tho is at present managing the business
)opes by ct:attention to business and
)eeping the beer up to it's present excel
bnce to hold it's present business and in
fease it teniiold.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-02
y.nderbalvs Unisue Ch.ndelisr.

A friend once called on Commodore
Vanderbik in his Washington place home
and gazed upon fearful and wonderful
contrivanoe that hung from the ceiling In
the commodorc's private room. We'll, do
you like itf" he asked. at Is utterly un-
like anything ever saw before" was the
diplomatic reply. The commodore wanted
his friends to like whatever he had and
would readily give away an article appre-
dated. The chandelier was Of bis own
designing. He had gone to Mitchell,
Vance . Co. g and selested his own ft-
tings from hundred OF more compfoted
fixtures, taking from this burner, from
that curved tube. from tire other clus-
ter Of lights, and 20 forth. Having chosen
what bis fancy dictated. he had the several
parts put together and hung in hts pocn.
1t was the only thing Of the scrt ever con
ooived. New York Press.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-02
How the Japanese Sleep.

When night comes, beds are prepared,
says X Mitsukuri in The Atlantic. Bed
ding is brought ont from the closets where
1t has been put away during the day. One
or two large thick futons, or cushions, are
spread directly on the mats OF bedrooms.
and coverings which look like enormous
kimono or clothes are spread over them
Every traveller has told of the pillow made
of wooden box with little cylindrical
cushion on the top, bat this kind Of pillow
Is going out of fashion. Softer cylindrical
pillows, made by stuffing cloth bag with
husks OF buckwheat, are now more COM
monty used. In the summer 1t Is neces-
sary to have mosquito nets, which general
" inelose the whole room.
As rule, Japanese families retire early.
Ten o'clock is about the average time.
Eleven is considered late A function that
begins at or 10 and lasts till the small
hours Of the morning fairly staggcrs the
Japanese "Why," they say, ''even ghosts,
who are CONNIE il faut, retire by that
hour"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-02
ready some thirty young men have Joined
the organization and 1t is thought the
enrolment can be brought to Atty.

A number OF the sporting fraternity OF
Hancock and Houghton hired the Hen.
mes pleasure barge Saturday evening,
and participated in the first excursion OF
the season. A band was in commission
and Tor lew hours the barge piled up
and down the lake. From all reports
there was hot time and the best OF
amusement. The barge was well lighted
and presented pretty sight as it moved
up and down the lake. The weather was
not CT the best for such an affair, bnt as
the barge was inclosed with storm win
dows, everything was comfortable inside
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-02

The case OF ::Mary E. Sheldon vs. the
ltional Masonic accident insurance
mpany which occupied the time OF the
|euit court the greater part OF last
pek came to an end Saturday. The
be was given to the jury at 3 O'Clock
d at $40 O'CLOCK, they rendered YER
i for the plaintiff. The plaintiff asked
the payment Of a $4,000 insurance
picy held by the deceased George Y.
elden with the above company. 1t Is
lined that this is one OF number OF
Yes contested by the company, which
appears takes the claims made against
hto court on the least provocation
her than pay them. The Sheldon case
N not end here a. it will probably %
zen to the higher court.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-02
POOR, STRICKEN CHILD
Sho Was Always So Tender, So Affection
ate and So Angelic.

sho Was Always So Tender, So Affection
ate and So Angelic.
Fond Mother-Why, my pet, you should
not strike your little brother that way.
Spoiled Child will If he touches my
his head, so there"
Fond Mother-But, my dear, you know
it isn't ladylike for little girls to
Spoiled Child-You get out If you say
another word I'll-I'll tell the minister
what you said about his wife's new dress. :"
Fond Mother (some years after)-My
dear, 1t seems to me this engagement to
Mr. Goodsoul is very sudden.
Spoiled Daughter-There you go! /
knew you would. Always coming between
me and my happiness. You can jaw your
old head off, If you want to, but I'll marry
him just the same.
Fond Mother But, my dear, iJ may DO
that your dispositions
Spoiled Daughter-If I can get along
with such an unreasonable creature as you,
can get along with anybody. Now, just
stop your chatter and see about supper
He'll be here tonight.
Fond Mother 1.-TWO years afterward, to
visitor)-Yes, 1T is too true, too true.
Visitor-And so your daughter and her
husband have really separated?
Fond Mother Yes, poor, stricken child,
she came home last night. Oh, that she
should ever have married such "a brute
She was always so tender, so affectionate,
SO timid Poor angel! He must have
abused her terribly !-Pearson's Weekly.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-02

he principal event IN society TINS
y will be the appearance OF the Lazy
lstrels 1t the Armory opera house on
Day evening. The ladies give . rsgu-
minstrel show which is highly spoken
N those who have witnessed the per-
nance. The JOKES are new and COM
from the source they do take well.
company 10 made no OF the society
be Of the city and this fact alone VII"
Fantes a large stten dance OF Portage
e society people. The ladies give .
et parade during the afternoon. nv
h your seats now at Barry's drug