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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-08
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We have before us a copy of the Daily
Alaskan, published at Skaguay city,
dated July Is, and Is the 18th number
and was sent to friends here by Mr.. w.
b. Walker, who is now there. The sub
scription price is $500 per annum, and
being the only daily published in Alaska
enjoys the largest circulation. The
types are good and it has an appearance
of neatness which might not have been
looked for where ink has to be spread
with the thermometer forty degrees be.
low zero.
The main news item of the day is
characteristic, and makes the heart of a
forty-niner beat with enthusiasm. 1t il
arch Desparado Dead" Soapy Smith
laid low by Frank H. Reid, city sur
veyor.
The following brief extract will give
some idea of the romantic tu1n of the
city editor. and the life-like, or in this
case, the death-like descriptive power
of the writer.
"Soapy's killed"
up from the steamboat wharf through
Skaguay's main street sped the figure
of stoutly built young man whose
moccaslned feet gave out no sound as
on a dead run they battered on the
wooden sidewalks, and who, every 100
feet OF SO, yelled out with vehement re-
| sounding voice that cut through the
still evening air with fearful distinct
| ness, "Soapy's dead " Two words that
meant more to Skaguay and it's inhabi
tants than any two words ever uttered
by man in its brief history"
Soapy met his Warterloo and no man
was allowed to ease his dying moments,
and he breathed his life way On the
lonely Juneau dock, the reporter tells
us.
From this episode we turn to find
that the destruction of Cevera's fleet
had reached the ''diggins." On the 4th
page story is told of how Soapy's
band was broken up and Bowers and
his pals, including ''Slim Jim," jailed.
The markets are given, and strange
as it may seem, prices are not startling.
Flour is $1.75 per sack and pork 13cts
per pound.
The advertising discloses an embalm-
ing establishment, bowling alley, sew
eral bar rooms hotels, music halls,
brewing company, plenty of real estate
firms, tailoring establishments, the
Theater Royal, miners supplies, and
remarkable as it may seem, Ice. pure
Ice is advertised. and also percales and
ladies' hose. Mr.. Geo. W. DeSucca is
editor and Sunday is observed, as no
paper is published that day. There is
no disclosure in this issue as to how the
editor regards the war, the tariff, the
annexation of Hawaii, or expansion
generally. 1t is presumed he is for the
gold standard, however, though this
opinion may do him injustice, as it is
drawn more largely from the locality
he has sought thar anything he has
said.
The future history of Mr.. Reid. who
snuffed out Soapy Smith, will no doubt
be carefully published and his career
watched by the Alaskan, as that gen.
tleman has grown wonderfully in the
editors opinion. The church directory
was omitted from the copy before us.
MI. Walker, who sent the paper, has a
card in it telling that he is a member
of the firm of Rosa & Walker. Mr..
Rosa is also writer for the paper.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-08

NOTICE OF DlSSOLUTION.-Th under
/" signed have this day dissolved partner
ship by mutual consent and the business
heretofore conducted by them under the
firm name and style of Lyle e. Kennedy.
has together with all outstanding debts of
every description due the said firm, been
purchased by the undersigned. j. A Kenne-
dy. and all persons owing any debts of any
description whatever to the said Lyle & Ken.
needy, will pay the same to J. A Kennedy,
the undersigned, B Lyle, having no fur
ther claim or interest in the same. J. A.
Kennedy assumes all debts due by the firm
of Lyle q Kennedy, except by way of surety.
&c. s. B. LYLE
Aug. q, '9o. J. A, KENNEDY.
TO THE PUBLIC. A Kennedy having
purchased the entire business and assets
of the firm of Lyle & Kennedy, and since
purchasing the same has associated with
himself as co partner Chas T. Dorian, they
will together under the firm name and style
of J. Kennedy & Co, will conduct the
same business as that in which the said LYLE
Il Kennedy have been engaged We respect |
fully invite the customers of the late finn of
Lyle q Kennedy and the public generally to
call upon them at the old stand of LYLE &
Kennedy where they shall endeavor to do
business in courteous, prompt and ener-
getic manner. sep LIT
Aug. %, '98,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-08
500 Reward 800.

The readers Of this paper will be pleas
ed to learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been able
to cure in all its stages, and that is Ca
tarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only
positive cure known to the medical fra
ternity. Catarrh being constitutional
disease, requires constitutional treat
ment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken III
ternally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system,
thereby destroying the foundation of the
disease, and giving the patient strength
by building up the constitution and as
sisting nature in doing it's work The
proprletors have so much faith in its Gu
rative powers, that they offer One Hun
bred Dollars for any case that it fails to
cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address F. j. CHENEY $50,
Toledo, 0.
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-08

One thing is certain. Life insurance
must become cheaper OF the companies
will own the earth in time. An insur
ance company which can pay its presi
dent $4,000 per annum, is getting toe
much OF somebody's money without
adequate return. No man is worth
that sum to any concern that is not out
for steal. OF course when it comes
to robbing. one man can beat another
at that easily. But in legitimate bust.
ness there is often little difference be-
tween $4,000 man and $4,000 one,
cept in salary, and in the real worth of
the poorer paid official
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-08
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Spanish and insursent troops in
the vicinity of Havana are getting on
friendly terms.
Gen. Alger finds champion in Sena-
tor Tillman, of South Carolina. He
has no heart in the general criticism
now going on against the war depart
ment.
Senator Hanna. in an interview at
Cleveland, O., expresses the opinion
that much OF the suffering in the army
camps has been the fault of volunteer
officers
No news from the Soudan was receiv-
ed Friday. 1t is believed that battle
is in progress between the Dervishes
and the Anglo-Egyptian forces under
General Kitchener.
General Pando has sailed on the
French steamer Notre Dame from Ha-
vana with $2,400,000 in cash which it
is said was intended to pay the en-
ployees at Havana.
General Pando, who, it was announc-
ed, had left Havana for his native land
by way of New York, is reported to
have sailed direct for Spain with a
la eo ouIH vi llOuey'
The damage from the tornado along
the Atlantic coast is far greater than
was at first supposed and it is now
feared many lives have been lost in
Georgia and South Carolina.
At conference iu Chicago of repre-
sentatives of the Adams, American
and United States express companies it
WAS decided that the companies would
bear the expense of the war tax in
stead of requiring the public to stamp
consignmentg.
About O'Clock Thursday morning
the new storehouse of James Moomaw,
at Mcdowell, Highland county, in
which the postoffice aud telephone
office were kept, was entirely consumed
by fire. About $500, consisting of cash
and rostofflee supplies. were lost.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-08

Now that the war is over what use is
there for a war tax? The answer to
the above question is that the war tax is
necessary to pull the Dingley bill out of
the hole. But for the war Dingley and
his great protection measure would
have not only been crying Lord save
me or | sink" but would have been at
the bottom of the sea.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-08

On Thursday. the family of j. H
Painter, OF Buena Vista, consisting OF
himself, wife and brother-in-law, were
suddenly taken ill after partaking of a
meal, and upon the arrival of a doctor
he pronounced them poisoned. A
daughter had had occasion to use
Rough on Rats" and it is supposed
that by some means part of the poison
found it way into the yictuals. The
daughter did not partake of a certain
dish and was not made sick.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-08

Mr.. Letter, who rejoices in new
grandchild, has been asked to suggest
name for young Miss Curzon. He
thought of Ruth, but the lady of the
Bible who bore that name was mixed
in a wheat deal, and grandpa is not
seeking fresh reminder of his expe-
rience in that line
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-08

Forty-six officers cannot control
twelve hundred men as we see from the
mastering out of the End Va. Regiment
The officers wanted to go to Cuba, the
men did not. The men for once got
the ear of the administration.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-08

The Republicans cannot dwell to-
gether in unity. They are so jealous of
each other that they must find fault and
must quarrel. The family row over the
war will be entertaining, and the Demo
Gratis have feast before them.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-08

$1,000,O00 in prize money will be dis.
tributed amongst the sailors as the re-
suit of their captures during the war.
1t is to be hoped that this will end that
relic of piracy. and no more swill ever
be distributed.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-08

If the government desires to satisf,
the public that it has no sympathy
with the grave robbers, it will give
cordial and hearty assistance in the
prosecution of the offenders. Somebody
did dig up the bodies and somebody
ought to be punished.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-08

Judge Letcher is requested to remem
her the care with which Juge Nc
Laughlin selected his juries.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-08
PUBLIC SALE.

ON SEPTEMBER 27th, will sell on my
farm 2H miles west of Pond Gap, head OF
norses, lot OF cattle, hogs, sheep, and farm
implements, such as grain drill, mower, bind
er, rake, and all implements necessary for a
large farm: Also household and kitchen fur
nlture. TERMS OF SALE-Cash on all sums
under So All over that credit of six months
without interest, party giving negotiable
note satisfactorily endorsed.
aug 25- ids (Mrs) n. W. BLACKLEY,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-08

When Russia talks about all the ma
tions of Europe disarming it is we'll tt
see what she has up her sleeve.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-08

1t was mistake about Gen. Pando
getting away to Spain with $2,400,00O.
We think the statement originated with
Blanco,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-08

The Pocahontas Times announces
that it will change its day of publica-
tion to Thursdays instead of Fridays.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-08

A rumor is aioat that Senator Cor.
man has been agreed upon for the presi-
dency of the B. & o. This is not au.
thenticated hut it is extremely prob
able,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-08

Hon. Thomas F. Bayard, who is i'll
at Dedham, Mass, had relapse, but
was reported better last night.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-08

TRUSTEES SALE
By virtue of deed Of trust Of John s. Nc
2sth day Of April, 1894, and by Virtue of d Sle
IN tb OF fne circuit court of Augusta county
5; McCcrkle's Trustee VS.. }. S. McCorkie ct
a ass rendered n1 on the 9th day Of November,
said deed OF trust. proceed on 40
Monday, the 26th day of Sept. 1898.
(Court-day), to sell at public auction in From,
OF the court house in the city of Staunton AZ
IL o'c1ock NJ, the following real estate: A'
the McCorkle Bros store house now stands
together with the buildings thereon: also Iots,
o Mo; ,v,, 20 t ana %, they being the lots
tie garden is situated. va "ion
2. That certain tract of land in Augusta
ted adjoining the village of Mddlebrooss con-
tanning about Is acres being the same lann
conveyed W d to John s. McCerkle by deeds from
bearing date respectively March md 1oSI'
and March 18th, 1874. Au' i0','
% y; Eight lots in the town of shendun, in
HHocklngham county belonging to John s. Nc
Gorkle, as follows: Lot No. IS in block No 20
Lot No "A in block No l47, Lot No. 40 in BLOCK OK
IN Diobk No. 156, Lot No. % in block No "a
h Lot No O. "a in IN block No. a. and Lot No. in
4. Two lots in Clifton Forge, In Auegbanv
county, beinging to John s. McCorkie heinSy
Lot No. In block q Section g. sold to said
onn >. McCorkIe BY the Clifton Forge Com
on Donovan street, sold to said John s. NJ,
Corkle by The Chesapeake Il Ohio Inyesfmant
Company. " es'inene
O. one lot In the Staunton Park Addition
% eseii 10 to John s. McCorkle, being Lot No
20 20 IN Dl0ck NO. IL on the map of said Park Adj
diGion Company. Upon the following
TERMS, to-wit-- Enough cash in hand tn
pay the costs of suit and SALE the remainder
upon credit OF one, two and three Year.
rom the date of sale. with interest from the
late OF sale, the purchaser giving bond with
appr0ved personal security for the deferred
nstalments of purchase money and the tit,a
% be retained as ultimate security. '''e
j. LEWIS BUMGARDNFR
aug @o-oG Surviving Trustee
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-08
Election November s, 1898,
OF STANTON.

1t may turn out that G. p. Hunting
ton was only half shot.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-08
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
FARMS WANTED.

Two farms wanted-First. strictly FIRST
fine buildings; good farming land; good
neighborhOod. No limit as to price (S25, COO or
even more if suited), but expects SOMETHING
WORTH THE MONEY. Also wishes large tract
cheap land suitable to grazing. The tracts
may be widely separated. Send detailed des-
criptionS, and if possible photos (retnrned If
desiredl to Box 282, Lynchburg, Va.
sep sgt
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-08
Public Sale Of Personal Property

At my farm on Christians Greek, neal
BarterbroOk, on
SEPTEMBER Is, 1898.
will offer at public sale the following per-
Sonal property, viz: l combination family
horse (Denmark), l fve-year- old draught
mare, l twoyear-Old Percheron colt well
broken TO harness, an excellent pair of mules,
shOrt-hOrn cows, head young cattle, cal
yes, IL hogs, drill, Oliver Chilled plows, 2
corn shelters, wheat fan,2 farm wagons,
springtooth harrow, pulveriZer and roller,
mower, straw cutter, buggy, corn plant
er buggy rake, Mccormick binder. $50 bus
oats, 30 tons hay, 500 bus. corn, s hives bees,
40 grain sacks. with other articles too uumer-
Gus to mention.
TERMS-All sums of $40 or less, CASH; over
$40 Negotiable note satisfactorily endorsed at
twelve months without interest.
sep Sit Mrs M. E. GILKESON,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-08

Having sold my interest in the drug bust
ness OF Bell q Baker to F. w. Bell & Co., |
desire to thank my friends and the public
for their past patronage and wish for my
successors continuance Of the same
w. NJ BAKER
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-08
Announcement.

Owing to the removal of my former part
ner. MIR. W M. Baker, to distant State,
have purchased the drug business formerly
conducted by Bell & Baker and will continue
the business as before under the firm name
OF +: w. Bell & Co., where 1 will at all times
be pleased to see my friends
F. w, BELL.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-08

Nine warships, headed by the battle
ship Massachusetts, arrived in Boston
harbor yesterday.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-08

Norfolk, Va, Sept. 1.-The work of
disbanding the vessels of the auxiliary
In the navy was begun today. The
Suwanee and Buccanneer sailed from
Hampton Roads for Boston where they
will be sold.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-08

TABLE BOARDERS WANTED. at very rea-
Il sOnab1e rates. Short walk from the
business centre. Garden supplying fresh veg
etahles berries and fruit. Call at this office.
WANTED.-To rent good farm, within
w about five miles or less of Staunton
with view OF buying if partydesires to SELL
Must have fairly good Improvements. Ad-
dress or call on
G. W. DUDLEY,
aug lo-tr Box 1877, Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-08

WANTED FARM.-If you have a farm
" convenient to the railroad, of not less
acres, In good condition with good Improve
ments thereon, and you are willing to sell the
same at bargain for cash, address,
HANOVER, Box No. 535,
" sep Nv 1t Richmond Va
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-08

OST.-On Vallev Pike, last Tuesday, 23d
- Aug. between Staunton and Harrison
purg, white riding bride, and white saddle
i,l and pair Of spurs. All were wrapped
IN eundle. The finder will be suitably re-
Treasurer's ONCE, Staunton.
IL JOHN +. TAYLOR,
sep Lot W Deputy Treasurer
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-08

San Juan, Sept. Sept. 5.-General
Brooke arrived at Cayua yesterday en-
route to join the evacuation commits.
sion here. At Guyana the Spanish
troops rendered him an enthusiastic
reception. AT the other towns en- route
the inhabitants welcomed Gen. Brooke
heartily.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-08

Dedham, Mass, Sept. 5-The condi-
ton of Thos. F. Bayard remains un-
changed. His condition is critical and
the hot weather has kept him from a
change during the past twenty-four
hours
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-08

Washington, Sept. 5-Ex-Secretary of
State John Sherman. authorizes a de.
NAL of the story published this morn
ing. He has informed private Dalzell.
of Columbus, of his determination not
to accept the Governorship of Ohio.
He says it is too early to decide upon
such course. Mr.. Sherman is not GER
tain that he will take part in tae Ohio
campaign this fall.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-08
TRUSTEES SALE

trustees OF the Augusta Perpetual
aug Z5-4t Building and Loan Company.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-08

London, Sept. s. Gladstones will wa
probated today. 1t shows that his pei
sonal estate was worth about three hund
red thousand dollars.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-08

New York, Sept. S.-The Cuban com
mission has made all arrangements to
sail On the Resolute late this evening or
tomorrow morning. 1t consists of AID
miral Sampson and Major General But
Ter and General Wade. Their stats and
corps of clerks and stenographers will
accompany them.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-08

| PIO ,oOU DIS Gnelf part.
Admiral Dewey will receive person
ally $500. Sampson and his men will
get S249, 200. Admiral Sampson will re-
ceive personally about $40, 1000.
London, Sept. ga dispatch from
Paris contradicts the statement that
General SausSier has been appointed
| minister of war, though it acknowl-
edges that General Saussier was offered
the portfolio. After conference be.
tween Paure, BTissOn, Lockroy and De.
lease the President appealed to General
Burl!nden, military governor of Paris
| to take the appointment. 1t is stated
that Barinden accepted.
Washington, Sept. 6.-There is con-
siderable complaint at the war depart
ment from various sources because the
volunteers in Cuba didn't receive their
pay. This is explained by the govern
ment, which claims that the colonies o.
fifteen regiments requested the paw
mastery eneral to withhold the money
due the troops until they should return
to the States. Otherwise the men would
have been paid off in FULL
Woodstock, Va, Sept. 6-The Richev
mystery assumed new phase here to
day in that several attachments at law
and chancery issued from the Circuit
Clerks office against the estate of
Richey, and NJ. COffman, cashier of the |
Shenandoah County Bank, of this place. |
was, upOn petition of q E Richey, wife |
OF the missing MAJ, appointed receiver
OF the business and gave bond in penal
ty of ten Thousand dollars and cox
charge of the stores, and the business.
: l.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-04-24

Chlidren's dainty hats at bed rock
prices and ladies' trimmed hats and
oonnets at prices to suit the times.
Mrs X. Knowles.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-04-24
Carson up and Doi,e.

carson has an Improvement society
with large membership who agree to
pay one dollar month each to .d,-,,l,o
,'ie i'o business interests. Carson has
oeeil asleep for several years. while Reno
mas been up and doing. and Reno nm to
last year was the best business point in
nevada, and her people had the repnta-
''o'l OF llvlng III and being the only live
''"h III the State. Now that Carson has
awakened from her long sleep our peopIn
'.l see no reason why we should not
''Ne " little nap and give the law of COM
pehSat'oh chance TO work. Carson will
Jorge ahead again. while Reno brinps nm
the tai ent OF the pr0cessi0n-G3zctte
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-04-24
Good Boy Morgan.

battery A, n. n. c., of Virri,,ia civ
resolved to disobey orders to Dart.1n n,,
the Fourth of July last, and several mem.
bers Of the Battery were tried bv Cour,
Martlal, and convicted, ana subseouentlv
dismissed from the service. The Cover
nor, who is, by virtue of his office. Com
mander-in-Chief of the State militia. sio-
niiied his Willingness to pardon all the
members of the Battery who were found
guilty by the Court Martial, but thew
would not apply for pardon, though
wiling to accept it if voluntarily granted.
ne result was the disbanding of tho
battery, some of the members of which
We're dlshonorably discharged.
Now, Newton 1. Morgan, Second Lion
tenant OF the Battery, has applied to Gov
ernor Sadler for pardon. He saws he is a
Nevada raised young man, born in
Storey county, and wants to serve his
country. He wants to enlist in one Of tho
rginia City companies, and defend his
country's flag. The Governor immedia-
tely pardoned Mr.. Morgan, and the nat
riotic young mon can now enlist and Or,
10 the front with the Nevada yojun,oers
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-04-24

y Naval Cadet" tells a story of mag
aHi'e a. gun which was invented by Ned
Norheii'' (Corbett while a student at the
Naval Academy of Annapolis. which is
accepted by the Examining Board at
W., W "i "ihlngton, but before it can be patented
the design is stole by Frencbman wbo
IS employed as an instructor of fnncinr
at the Academy, and takes it to p,r;r
Us 0iierS an excuse for the playwright
~ transport the personages to that citv
"S the scene Of action. where the nIay
'.'!hlnates' after a variety of exciting
episodes.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-04-24
VALUE REED

l DO not takc3O cts worth Of
ribbon onto y cents worth of
stra" hat and offer it at four
dollars and half as a dream"
but | gve value received for
what Is invested with me.
LOUISE WOODBURY.
MILLINERY.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-04-24

II you want to keep out of the cI1tcb,,s
d 'he 'tH Marshal light your bicyvle
amp at night.