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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-12
SANTA CLAUS In SENATE.
Little Girl Discovers. Him, and He Is
From Nevada

Washington, Dec. 12.-When the senate
rather Unexpectedly went into executive
session today the doorkeeper of one sec
ton of the gallery had difficulty in clear
ing out the occupants as rapidly as his
orders require him to do.
All were amenable to the strict rules
that require great haste in leaving the
galleries except a little girl, who chung to
her mothers skirts and refused to go. She
was finally hustled into the corridor, cry
ing all the way. After the big door was
closed the guardian of the star-cham Der
secrets asked her why she was so opposed
to leaving. Because" she stammered be-
tween sobs, because Christmas is coming
and Sanity Claus was in there, and want
ed him to see me- She had been looking
at Senator Stewart OF Nevada
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-12
GRAU OUT OF COVENT.
ne is No Longer Director of the Grand
Opera in the British Capital.

New York Dec12.-Maurice Grau has
retired from the direction Of the opera
at CoVent Garden, London. The ami
mostly existing between the factions in
the syndicate which gives the perform
he is friendly to the interests of Lord
de Grey and Henry Higgins, while these
two directors are opposed by the new
management, which viii assume control
when the present leases to the opera
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-12
JUDGES QUEER RULING.
New York Justices Written Opinion
of a Breach of Promise Suit

New York, Dec 12-Bfiss Blanche
BurneII recently brought suit against
William F. Coles, a reputed millionaire:
to recover $50 09O for alleged breach OF
man in the general term of the city
court. today made a Remarkable ruling
in his written opinion on the case. He
holds that the burden OF the PROOF rests
that the amount CS50, GOOD of value OF
metal in that regard was and is in her"
The ruling was made by the justice in
affirming an order made by the special
term of the city court directing that an
order be issued at the instance Of Mr.
Coles to take testimony in Boston re-
gardine- the character and reputation OF
Miss BurneH.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-12
PRETTY WINDOW GARDENS
How To Make Bright end CHEEKY
Window Effects.

Now that the summer is over the
housewife turns her attentions toward
making the home bright and CHEEKY for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-12
ABOUT MISS ROSE.

The following paragraphs are taken
from Hilo papers:
Miss Anna Rose, who recently Off
ciated as queen at the Topeka carnival,
gave a Iuau last night at her parents
residence in honor of Helen Wilder and
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Jackson Smith
of New Jersey. Covers were laid for
twenty-five.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-12

Two pleasant evenings were spent at
the Volcano House with the New York
boys, who let out the last link in their
voices and made the old house ring
right merrily. Miss Rose dispensed her
smiles freely amongst the boys and
proved a veritable sister Of the regi-
ment" the daughter having long
since been called in.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-12

Miss Anna Rose will speak at the
HALL church tomorrow morning. She
will tell the Hawaiians in their own
language of the more important incl
dents Of her trip to Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-12

We will wash your coIored shirts and
guarantee colors from fading. Peerless
Steam Laundry 112 and ia w. Sths
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-12-15
Snyder Snaps.

Snyder, Va, Dec. 13.-The weather
for the past week has been very cold, ac-
companied by great deal of wind and
snow.
Every one seems to be getting ready
for Christmas.
Mrs. H. L. Wilson and little daughter
have returned from Norfolk, where
they have been visiting friends.
R.D. WaIdrop spent few days with
H. l.. Wilson this week.
Mr.. Port ureaver, a brakeman on the
G. so. railroad, paid his parents a fam
lily visit the early part of the week.
Geo. Livick, who has been suffering
with sprained knee is going about
again. 4
Davy Bailey, made a flying trip to
Clifton Forge Monday.
George D. Siple is building new ice
house. A. J. Greaver is doing the
work.
A large pond has been built by some
of our citizens to gather ice for their
houses.
OliE Siple and Geo. Greaver can tell
YOU all about telephone box, No. 4O7.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-12-15
Death of Mrs, GujuoD,

Mrs. Alex. B. GUigOn, died at $50
O'Clock Friday evening at the residence
of her husband on the Grove Road. in
Richmond, says the Times. She had
been i'll for sometime, but yesterday
early in the day appeared to be better
and more cheerful than for sometime
past. In the afternoon she grew worse
and expired rather suddenly.
Mrs. Guigon was lady of lovely
Christian character. She was a most
devoted wife aud loving mother. Her
maiden name was Miss Kate Empie
Sheppard Her father, a well known
citizen il his day, is dead. Mrs. K. f..
Sheppard, of east Leigh street, is her
mother.
Mrs. Guigoh leaves a child, a very
brigh son, of .bOut ten years Of age.
Mrs. Guigon WAS well know in Staun-
ton where ste has often visited and was
highly esteemed. Her husband, Capt.
A. b. Guigon, is a nephew Of Mrs.
Chesley Kinney, of the Hotel Frederick,
and brother of Miss Ellen Guigon, OF
this city, now On a visit TO California.
Not long since Mrs. Guigon was in this
city, delegate to the Kings Daughters
convention. She had many friends here
who will be deeply distressed at the
news of her death.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-12-15
Pocahontas County Items.

DR.. Lambert, who has recently locat-
ed at Huntersville, comes from Pendle-
tou county. He has been practicing for
six years.
Paul Dever, OF Highland county, lost
d fine horse caused by slipping on the
ice. while visiting his sister, Mrs. Sher-
man Gibson, near Frost.
Colonel Crews, of the British army.
has arrived at MingO. being brought by
his sons death, which occurred whilst
bear hunting recently. 1t is his second
visit 10 Mingo.
Bernard Slaven and Miss Annie Hiner,
of Monterey, were married last week
They will go to housekeeping soon in the
house lately vacated Dy William Siple
in Marlinton.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-12-15
New A Advertisements.

An advertiser Wants to rent or buy a
farm containing from $50 to 200 acres.
McH. Holiday, the up-to-dare shoe
de iler, calls attention to his line Of slip
pers, suitable for Xmas presents.
Baer's Bargain Bazaar has 8 great
cloak sale now going on.
Armentrouts Hardware have a new
ad. calling attention to the new barn
door hangers.
Denny & Bro. are making special
sale Of cloeks ami jackets.
Undertakes toys just suit the boys.
Well what about the girls7 Why, they,
Just suit the boys also.
The beautiful Diamond, Pearl and
Opal ornaments at II. j.. Lang are
things of beauty, and of course you
want to wear diamonds.
For Christmas toys for the children
Barkman & Brooks can show an end
less variety. There were never more
novelties on the market, nor more use
full presents.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-12-15
Drey spring. Berry.

Cards have been received here an
nouncing the prospective marriag.
of Mr.. Ernest Dreyspring and Miss
Zetta Grace Berry. daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. James Berry, of Sellers,
South Carolina, the ceremony to take
place at the residence of the brides par
euts on the 22nd inst, at 4:30 O'Clock
p. m. Mr.. Dreyspring is a nephew of
jor s, M. Yost, of this place, and the
intended bride is related to Dr.. Berry.
of Birmingham, Ala, who married a
daughter of the late DIR. R. A. McChes-
ney, of Middlebrook, this county. MI.
Dreyspripg is a graduate of Columbia
College, New York, and is prominently
connected with large iron industry OF
Birmingham as a mec naulcal engineer.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-12-15
The PiekWick Club.

The holiday meeting of the 'Pick-
wick" Club will take place al the Horel
Kivlighan, Sraunton, Va, on Wednes-
day, Dec Is, 1888, AT p. ~, when the
club with TIRE lovited guests will sit
down 10 an ilnpromptu country dinner.
'qp e 90 not bow 70 ftstliCn's rules,
Made by women 10 be- followed by
fools;
We sit AT our ease, we do as weplease,
We lay down our forks. we eat with
our knives,
AS our good old fathers did all of
their lives"
E. F. VINCENT, Pres't.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-12-15
Two of the Park Bears Meet Sad Fate.

The two large bears which have been
among the curiosi,iss of Gypsy Hill
Park for the last six or seven years,
have met Il sad end. Besides being d
great expense TO the city, of late they
had become rather uumanageaole so IL
Was decided TO have them killed. y.
Z. Bow man pla, I'd thu role OF ex@cn-
ri0ner. and, needless 70 say. the work 'e-
ouired but two shots. Iu+ sday "fter-
noon the male bear WAS exhibited In
front of Heydenriech g grocery store
with the following placard attached;
"Killed by G. p. Bowman p miles from
town."
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-12-15
Some Pumpkins.

A gentleman related to us the follow
ing story about pumpkins, and we re
peat it word for word:
ION the John W. Carpenter farm near
Mt. Meridian. in this county, Mr.. Low.
man, who lives there, raised this year
one pumpkin which weighed 50 pounds
On the same vine were other pumpkins
which together with the 50 pound
pumpkin weighed 4S5 pounds
We are relieved from vOuchipg fol
the statement because the gentleman
does it himself aud as he is a mau Of
known veracity We give the Statement
publicity with tie request that if an,
other Augusta county farmer can bea
it We would like to hear from him.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-12-15
Augusta County Boys.

One feels at home when he steps into
the office of the chief sfenographer of
the q. s. Senate. Nj. Thee. +. Shuey.
the chief is there with cordial greet
ng for all his friends from Augusta,
and Mr.. VIM. Towberman and MIR. q.
w. w. Ranger, two other Augusta
county boys, are there. Several persons
in the Office have visited AR. Shuey at
his Summer home and told US of their
pleasant recoiections CT Augusta, and
especially their delight at climbing
Elliott's Knobb.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-12-15
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 binous look; if your stomach is
disordered, you have dyspeptic look; if your
kidneys are affected, you have a pincbed
look. Secure good health, and you will surely
have good looks. Electric Bitters'' is a 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, 1898-12-15
An Enterprlsing Druggis t.

There are few men more wide awake and
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 ali 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 trial
bottle free or regular size for SOC and sl.oo
Guaranteed tocure or price refunded.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-12-15
Entertainment at Valley Home Seminary

An entertainment will be given at
Valley Home Seminary, lear Fishers
vile, Thursday evening beginning at
o'clock, the proceeds for the benefit of
the literary fund. After the entertain
ment an oyster supper and refreshments
will be served. Friends of the school
and the public generally are cordially
invited.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-12-15
rOCer1eB. ETC.
Hides. Leather, &c.
MISSION MERCHANTS JERSEY CITY, N. J.
NEW York, Dec, II

mlSSlON MERCHANTS JERSEY OlTI, N. -
NEW YORK. Dec, II
Total receipts yesterday and today, includ
ing all local points. were 1899 beeves, 1925
calves. 16,907 sheep and lambs. and 10,095
hogs For the week ending Sunday. last
10000 heeves. 191 mich cows. 1852 calves
SOB sheep and lambs. q $50 hogs, agains
IL, 700 beeves, 1856 mich cows, 7.795 calves
40, 951 sheep and lambs. and 26,919 hogs the
week previous.
Shipments from this port the past week
of beef. against 2713 beeves, 81 sheep, and
$40 quarters the week preceding Private
cables received To-Day from London and Liver
pool quoted American steers at 104a114c per
h. dressed weight; American sheep at 9a1o
per 10, 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 shade higher for prime medi
UNI weights. The yards were easily cleared
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-12-15
With the Old Confederates.

The veterans of Stonewall Camp haC
a good audience and most interesting
memorial services Tuesday night lastip Is
from until 10 o'clock. Commander
Opie presided and upon calling the
camp to order introduced Rev. Dr.. A
NJ Fraser. who made the opening
prayer.
Miss Nora Wholey, in response to an
invitation, recited the Conquered
Banner" in her beautiful style which
was received with much applause.
Adjutant McCorkle read the follow.
| ing list of sixteen deceased members of
the camp, during which the embers
OF the camp stood uncovered with
bowed heads.
BIedsoe, Dilmus T., Abilene, Texas.
Weller, WIN. H., 39th Bat. Va. Cav,
died September IL, 1898.
Greiner, E. G. NJ, 14th Va. Cav, died
March q. 1897.
DR.. David, 9Th Va. Inf, dead.
Sprinkle, J. w., Co. L. 5th Va. Inf.
died May Is, 1897.
Roller, G. A., Co. E, 1st Va. Cal. died
Nov. 5, 1886.
Newton, Major J. W., 5th Va Inf,
died Januery 8, 1897.
Oltmans, c. w., 5th La. Inf, died
1887.
Kerr, Captain James, ordnance officer
on Gen. Ewell's staff, died Nov. TO- 1896
Mccullough, 1t. s. T., End 1t. Co. D,
End Md. Inf, died April 20, 1897.
Echols, General John, first brigade,
Breckinridge's division, died May "a,
1895.
Miller, NJ. Erskine, Co. d, 4th Texas
Inf, died June 8, 1897.
May, Geo. W., Co. 18th Va. Inf, died
May %. 1898.
Catlett, Capt. R. H., Adit-Gen. Ech-
ols' brigade. died March 81, 1898.
Skinner, Col. J. H., Col. Sand Va.
Inf, died May 10. 1898.
Berkeley, Capt. F. B., Adjt-Gen. I'M
boden's staff, died October 5, 1898.
Gibson. DR.. j. st. P, Surgeon, SIND
Va. Inf, died October 81, 1898.
Rev. DR.. Il. w Finley was then in
PRODUCED and tor more than half an
hour spoke most eloquently and i'm.
pressiveIy, eliciting heartfelt applause
After this address several comrades
spoke briefly Offering tributes to the
deceased members. Captain Morton
spoke of General Jonn Ecnols aud Cap
tainR. H. CatietC, with whom he had
served in the department Of Southwest
Virginia. He also read an interesting
paper giving "Reminiscences by COM !
rade of George W. May.
Major Elder followed with feeling |
tribute also to his friends General Ecil- /,
OILS and Captain Catlett. Maj. Hotch- |
kiss spoke very feeIingly of Mr.. Erskine
Miller and G. w. Oltmans, and Captain
Jas. Bumgardner gave very interesting
recollections of Colonel JAS. H. Skinner
and DR.. j. St. P. Gibson. After which
a very interesting paper giving extracts
mainly from the diary of Lieutenant
Mccullough of the Maryland line, was
presented by Captain Morton With the
wish that it may be printed for general
The camp then adjourned.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-12-15
IMPORTANT DECISION
Under the Land Grabber's Act,
Rendered in Hastings Court.


In the Husting Court of the City Of
Staunton on Saturday there was de
cjded a case under what is popularity
known as the Land Grabber's Act, pass
ed by the last Legislature of the State
which is of interest to taxpayers. In
the case of the Sherw God Land Compa-
ny's Receiver VS.. Fleming & Walters,
pending in the Circuit Court of Au-
gusta County, the Receiver, Mr.. w. f.
Landes, under decree of the court en-
tered some time ago, received deed
from Mr.. Henry j. Hoover in his life
time, conveying certain lots in the
northern portion of Staunton to said
Receiver. in satisfaction and discharge
OF a liability of said Hoover to the Sher-
wood Land Company. This deed was
duly recorded in the Clerks Office Of
the Hastings Court of Staunton, the
case of the Sherwood Land Company
still remaining pending in the Circuit
Court of Augusta County.
In August last one W. NJ. Mandel
baum filed with the Clerk Of the Hus-
tugs Court an application under the re-
cent act of the Legislature in regard to
the purchase of delinquent lands sold to
the Commonwealth, for the purchase
of these lots for the taxes of 1894 assess
ed against Mr.. Hoover, for which they
had been sold to he Commonwealth.
The notice of this application was di
rected to be served upon Mr.. Landes as
an individual and not as a Receiver.
and was so served. The Receiver sued
out an injunction from the Judge OF the
Hastings Court, to restrain said Man
delbaum from applying for deed for
this property and the Clerk from ex-
ecuting and delivering such deed, hav-
ing first rendered to the Clerk the
amount of taxes and interest due to the
Commonwealth xclusiveo of the costs OF
the application filed by Mandebaum
and the penalty of five dollars imposed
in each case by the statute. A tempo
rary Injunction Was awarded and the
case came up in court on yesterday to
be heard on the bill and answer and the
exhibits flied In the Cause. The grounds
for perpeLnaIing the injunction urged
by counsel for the Receiver were three
fold, viz:
The failure Of the applicant, Mandel
baum, 10 serve process upon Landes as
Receiver; tie failure of the applicant 10
serve a notice upon the personal repre-
of Mr.. Hoover, and finally, |
the fact that the property in question
is in litigation still pending in the Cir
cult Court of Augusta county.
The court sustained all three of these
positions and perpetuated the injunc-
ton. Counsel for the Receiver were
Patrick s. Gordon and the applicant,
Mandeibaum, Was represented by MIR.
an attorney of RautOrd,
who has filed a great many other appli-
cations for the purchase of land sold the
Commonwealth on behalf of Mandei-
baum in Augusta county and in Stauu-
ton.
A certified copy of the will of Hugh
F. Lyle Was entered.
NJ. II. Omohundro, of Radford, quail
fed to practice law in this court,
Several small accounts were allowed
and three DEGREES entered.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-12-15
Christmas and New Year Excursions.

The Norfolk s. Western will sell ex-
cursion tickets to Richmond, Va, and
Washington, D. c., and to points South
of the Potomac and East of the Missis-
sipp; River. Tickets On sale DEC. I'D
to 18th, Dec. 3Oth to 31st, and Jan. 1st
and I'd, 1899. All tickets good for re-
turn passage Jan. 4th, 1899. w. i.
Bevill, Gen. Pass. Agent. st
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-12-15
BRIEF LOCALS.

All kinds of Job work done at this office.
All communications to this Office should
be addressed ITO the SPECTAToR"-thu
nsuring early and prompt attention.
> Geo. w. Craun and Miss Lucy A
Carson. will be married at Messy Greek
today.
John G. Fry and Miss Leila Withrow
Jones, married yesterday at Waynes
boro.
You will certainly save money II you
buy toys from those firms which adver-
tiee in the SPECTATOR. You want toys
for the children and must haYe them. so
look over our columns and see where to
go.
The largest oil we'll ever completed IN
West Virginia was drilled in on the j.
]. Bartlett farm, near Williamstown.
ten miles from Parkersburg. The we'll.
with the tools in the hole and the bit
only nine feet in the sand, is flowing
fifty barrels an hour.
Deputy Sheriff Carr landed in jail
last week Willis alias Polk White, n
colored individual, on the serious charge
of HOUSEKEEPING and larceny. White
entered the home OF Mrs. Ella Crlcken
berger and took therefrom varions ar
ticles. all of which were recovered, be-
ing found in Whites house He was
arrested near Crimora Station.
At the residence of the brides par
ents, on Wednesday, November 3Oih.
Mr.. Sheffie Bussard, of Highland coun-
ty, and Miss Fannie Stephenson, OF
McClung, Bath county, were married
Rev. II. D. Bishop performed the cere.
mony.
While returning from Fishersviiie
Monday afternoon, j. F. Roudabush had
a very unusual accident. The king.
bolt of his buggy broke, throwing the
front part OF the body to the ground, III
the fall Mr.. Roubabush's head struck
the front axle, cutting an ugly cash over
his left eye. Though painful, the in
jury proves not serious.
Governor Tyler has commissioned Mr.
George W. Koiner, of this county, Com
missioner of Agriculture to serve two
years from the first of January next.
Mr.. Koiner was formerly engaged IN
farming, but about year ago went to
Greensboro, n. c., to engage in other
business. He did not, however, give up
his citizenship in Virginia.
The new business house of John r.
Kiracofe & Co. has been inaugurated In
this city, and is fast receiving its stock
of gentlemen s furnishing goods. TheiI
store room, No 5 East Main street,
has been handsomely fitted up with ele'
CANT oak shelves, and oak show cases
with large plate glass tops and sides.
This work has been done by L. A. Alex
ander s. Co., of Waynesboro. The
stock is being attractively arranged,
and the business will be in charge of Mr..
R. Kiracofe, an Augusta county boy.
who is we'll known in StauntOn where
he has been in business for years, and
has large acquaintance both in the city
and county. We call especial attention
to their advertisement on our first page
and the public can rest assured that at
the hands of this firm they will receive
fair dealing and polite attention. They
also conduct tailoring department.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-12-15

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cash basis. we will hereafter omit the names
of all delinquent subscribers. The paper
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-12-15
Rucklen's Arnica SaIve.

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teed to give perfect satisfaction or money
refunded. Price % cents per box. For safe
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-12-15
WEDDING CARDS

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

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and the White star Milling Company.
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