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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29
Predicted His Own Death.

A special from New York Sept. %,
says: DIR. Luke Broughton, president
of the Astrological Society of Ameri-
ca. died today. He cast his horoscope
many years ago and predicted that the
critical periods of his life we're the
18th, 10th and Dist of the present
month and present year. His death,
be predicted, would occur on Septem-
Der %.
DIR. Broughton was born at 10 a. IN.
April 20. 1928, in Leeds, Yorkshire,
England. He came from a family of
astrologers and early began the study
of astrology. In 1859 be settled in Phil
adelphia, where he studied medicine.
b DR.. Broughton has made many sue
cessful predictions On his advice his
eldest son did not marry. as his father
had predicted the exact time of his
death in 1885. Mrs. Broughton also
died as predicted in 1891. He wrote
many pamphlets and one book on
astrolOgy.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29
Oh, WHAT A DIFFERENCE.

We had our attention called recent
ly to an editorial In The Washington
Post entitled. ''Two Lessons from
Georgia" Upon reading the remarks
of the Post on the subject quoted We
found that it referred to the flourish
ing condition of a cotton mill, while
a part was devoted to q discussion of
Muscoeee county. This county en-
joys tax rate of 94cents on the 81 COO.
has cash in bank, has new jail, new
courthouse and splendid system of
roads. Our people should give this
rate of taxation in Muscogee serious
thought as 1t cannot be said that Geor-
gla can outstrip Virginia in this mat
ter. Here we are paying 81 on the
ST COO and do not enjoy one-half the
happy privileges OF our Musco.ee
friends. And what is true of Augusta
is true of every other Virginia county.
There is remedy to this evil and the
sooner it is applied the better.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29
Strange Suicide Of a former Staunton
Teacher.

A few days ago Prof. VIM. A. Frantz,
a.well known educator, and once a
teacher in Staunton, took his own life
at Oxford College, Ga, by stabbing
himself IN the arms, throat and lungs
with his pocket-knife. Mr.. Frantz
taught in Capt. Hoover's Military
School about 1928. having for bis pu-
pills some now we'll known young bus
mess men Of Staunton. among whom
are Messrs Wayt King, A. S. Morton,
Ashby Hoshour, John Frazier and
others. He was himself a pupil OF
Capt. L. G. Morton in 1865 in Bote-
tourt county. where both of them rssid-
ed, and was bright scholar and prom
ising youth. He has for many years
been teaching in Fayetteville, Mis-
souri,, standing high in his profe sion.
His suicide is unaccountable 80 far
as we have heard. He leaves e wife
and children and venerable father, Mr..
Thornton Frantz, Of Daleville. Bote-
tourt county, where he was taken and
buried. Many friends in the valley
hear of his death with regret.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29
Will Not Nominate,

The Republican county committee
OF this county met last Saturday to
consider tue advisability of nominal
ing two candidates for the House CT
Delegates. After a full and free dis
cussion Of the matter the committee
decided not to call nominating con-
vention nor to endorse any of the can
didates now before the people.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29

We are not sufficiently posted upon
local conditions i'll Kentucky to pass
an opinion upon the-contest between
VIM. Goebel and John Y. Brown for
the governorship. We know that MI.
Goebel is the regular Democratic nom
inee and this is all that is necessary to
gain our support and best wishes.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29

Senator Wellington and Governor
lowndes, both Republican Office hold
ers in the State OF Maryland, have had
quarrel. Wellington is ''agin" the re-
election of Lowndes to the gubernatO-
rial chair and has publicly stated that
the Republicans cannot win at the
coming election and being the State
chairman Mr.. wellington ought to be
posted sufficient to make this state
ment. There is nothing strange, how
ever, about this Wellington Lowndes
trouble for it is an old game for Repub-
lieans to fall out when they see defeat
ahead and thus have some excuse for
after election explanations.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29
Commissioners sale
OF
A Valuable Farm Situate in The County
Of Augusta.

Pursuant to decree of the Circuit Court
of Augusta county entered on the Goth day
of December 1898, in the chancery cause OF
Newton'a Creditors VS.. Newton's admr.,
etc, pending therein, we, as special COM
missioners of said court, will on
Monday, the 25th Day of Septem Der, 1899,
County court day. at O'Clock p. M, in
front of the courthouse of the county of
Augusta in the city of StauntOn, sell at
public auction to the highest bidder, all
that certain tract or parcel of land together
with the Improvements thereon situate in
the county of Augusta near the town of
Greenville, adjoining the lands of w. B.
Smith, Christian Merritt and Others, and
known as the Isaac Newton Farm. and
containing 108 acres, rood and poles.
This is the farm of which Isaac Newton
died seized, and is in every respect most
desirable farm,
TERMS OF SALE-Enough cash in hand
to pay the costs of suit and sale and the
residue in three equal instalments payable
respectively at one, two and three years
from day of sale, the credit instalments
carving interest from the day of sale and
the purchaser or purchasers executing
bonds therefor payable at said respective
dates and the title to the property to be re-
tanned until the whole purchase money is
paid and the conveyance is directed by the
court. GEO. M. COCHRAN,
J. NJ. QUARLES,
Commissioners.
Clerks office of the Circuit Court of Augusta
county, tO-wit:
I, Jos. B. Woodward, Clerk of said Court
do certify, that j. NJ. Quar1es has exc
cuted the bond required by decree of sale in
the chancery causes of Isaac Ne wton's cred
itars VS.. Isacc Newton's admir-, &c., now
pending in said court.
Given under my hand this Esd day of Au-
gust, 1899. JOS. b. WOODWARD,
aug24 IDS Clerk.
POSTPONED.
The above sale has been postponed until
MONDAY, OCTOBER %, 1889, at same
time and place.
GEO. NJ. COCHRAN,
J. M. QUARLES,
sep 30 At Commissioners.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29
School Teachers for Two Districts.
SOUTH RIVER.

SOUTH RIVER.
The school board of South River dis
trict met on Thursday of last week
and elected the following named teach
ers to preside over the schools in that
district during the session of 1897 1900:
Antioch-D. Miller Koiner.
Halls-3Iiss Edna Spencer. princi
pal; Miss Louise Otey, assistant.
Mountain View-Miss Minnie Chris. /
tian.
Sherando-Miss Pearl Coffee.
Laurel Hill-John Brown.
Rankin-Miss Birdie Jones.
Stuart's Draft-Miss ulia Davidson,
principals; Miss Pearl Pierson. assis
TAFT.
Van Lear-Miss Julia G. Baker
Barterbrook-Miss Myrtle ailkeson.
White Hall-Miss Matte Bickle.
Entrey-Miss Leonoro Coynar.
Central Point-Miss Berta V. Zirkie
Coiner's-Miss Ethel N. Jet.
Christians Creek Miss Annie c.
Coe.
Fishersville-Vi Virgil F. Wood. pEin-
cipal; Miss Wiilye Anthony, assistant.
/ Kennedy-Miss Sallie Claiborne.
Cave-T. Wenger.
Lone Pine-Miss Bertha Barnes.
Bethlehem-MissA Annie DEBTOR, prin-
cipal; Miss Ellen Shirley, assistant.
Basic City-Miss Lima Cartwright,
principal; Misses Lima Wo0lfolk and
Mary Walden, assistants.
Sneeds-Mrs. VIM. A. Sreed.
Fishers-Miss Minnie Dunlap.
Lyndhurst-MlssA Ada Rogers.
Contracts will be signed on the 18th
of next month. and the schools begin
two days thereafter. a
MIDDLE RIVER.
The school board for Middle River
district met at New Hope last Friday
and elected the following teachers to
conduct the schools for the coming
session:
Wilson-H. r. McCausland.
Sampson-Miss Ida Wine.
Point Lookout-K. D. Roote.
| Patterson-C. B. Willbarger.
| Mt. Meridian-W Fl. e. Powers,
principal; Miss Lizzie Graybill, assis-
tant.
| Harriston-C. A. Livick.
Woodlands. L. Wampler.
West View-Noah L. Shreckhise,
principals; Miss Nora B. Huffman, as
sistant.
Chapel Hill-Miss Angie Gentry.
Burketown-A. j. Willard, princi-
pal; Miss Maude Lindon. assistant.
Centennial-J. T. Hamrick, princi
pal; Mics Rosa Coffman, assistant.
Mt. Sidney-H. G.. Coffman, princi
pal; Miss Minnie Bell, assistant.
Flint Hill. s. Huffman.
Limestone-W. J. Neff.
Cedar Grove-Miss f. Nettie Byrd
Mowry's Mill-Mrs. M. II. Hulvey.
Verona-H. L. Bell, principal; Misf
Mary s. McCue, assistant.
Pine Top-Miss Anna Sites.
| Pleasant Grove-Miss Margaret
Ryan, principal; Miss Anna Yount
assistant.
Barren Ridge--Homer CARRIER.
| North Point-Mies Mary Alexander
/ Eakle's--Miss Mamie Kinney.
New Hope-Maurice Barnes, princi
pal; Miss Marguerite Ryan, assistant
| Meyers Cave-P. J. Orebaugh.
Hermitage--J. E. Brewer.
Moore's-Miss Mary W. Cox.
Allen-Miss Cora CARRIER, principal
Miss Bessie Myers, assistant.
Ft. Defance--Miss M. E. Carter.
| Battle Glen--Miss Bessie Kennedy
Elk Run--E. A. Aldhizer.
| StOnewall-J. A. Mercer.
The contracts will be signed today.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29

Elk Governor Altgeld, of Illinois, has
parted company with the Hon. VIM. J.
Bryan, because the latter has agreed
to 90 to Kentucky and assist the Dem
ocrats in their fight in that State.
Now, those fellows who have based
their opposition to the Nebraskan on
the grounds of bis kindly feeling to-
wards Altgeld can come back into the
party and assist in the nomination and
election of VIM. J. to the presidency
in 1900.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29

Some fellow from below Richmond,
who was in that city few days ago,
told newspaper reporter that he would
like to have the pleasure of voting for
Grover Cleveland for President next
wear. We do not remember where this
man hailed from, but on guess we
would say from Williamsburg. In that
town is an Institution similar to the
one in this city on Greenville avenue.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29

Why all this excitement over Dewey?
What has he done that men should go
wild over his return from Manila ? We
ask these questions in all seriousness
and pause for an answer. Out Of the
late war we can point to but one naval
hero and that one is Admiral Schley.
AT Manila, Dewey had an easy battle
which hundreds of men could have
won as quickly and with the same re-
suit. He entered the harbor fully
prepared for any emergency and ON
arriving there found Spain's weakest
war vessels, while Schley off Santiago
had to go up against the real thing.
Yet in the face of these facts Dewey
has been given all the praise and Sch
ley subjected to all kinds of persecu-
tion. We beg of the people to stop for
a moment and ask themselves the ques
tion, What has Dewey done?
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29

Teddy Roosevelt, the governor OF
New York, when Boss Platt is absent,
made political speech in Ohio last
Saturday in which he referred to the
Democrats as Office seekers. In the
language of an exchange we ask;
when did the people of the United
States ever hear from Roosevelt that
he was not in OIL trying to get office p
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29

The Massachusetts Democrats have
elected delegates to the next National
convention. In 1892 David B. Hill
had his New York delegates elected in
February, five months ahead of time,
and here now are the Bay State brethren
going him five better.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29

The Hon. John W. Churchman pauses
to remark that he declined to bolt in
1896, all reports and charges to the
contrary notwithstanding. He remain
ed in the party, where all good Demo-
Gratis belonged then, now and for all
time.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29
1,here rs more Uatarrh in thls sectlo

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
a 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.
Halls 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.
f. j. CHENEY y CO,
Toledo, 0.
Sold by Druggists, zoe.
Halls Family Pills are the beat,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29

In the list of Democratic nomina-
items for the Senate and House of Del
egates which we publish in this issue,
there are at least fifteen Or twenty who
are at present holding Office and who
will not resign their present positions
if elected to the General Assembly.
This refutes the charge that Virginia
has too many offices, or else we are
lacking in Office seekers. At any rate
it is a bad policy to continue one man
in two offices, especially as is the GUS
tom in Virginia at present. In the ap-
preaching session of the Legislature
there will be some fifteen or more mem
bers who are commonwealth attorneys
of the county or city in which they
live and in many instances these men
name the county judges, which is not
altogether proper. We need system
whereby no man can hold two positions
of emolument at one and the same
time, and we call upon the Eext legis-
sture to adopt a law forbidding 1t,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29

Five negroes were shot down in Hi
nois a few days ago simply because
they accepted work where white men
had refused, and 10 and behold the
South haters have been as dumb as
oysters.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29
That Throbbing Headache,

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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29

In behalf of all the people OF this
CITY, THE SPECTATOR extend to the
general public cordial invitation to
make Staunton their home next week.
50
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

Western District of Virginia, So.
On this 9th day of September. A. D.
1899. on reading the foregoing petition it is
Ordered by the Court, that a hearing be
had upon the same on the 30th day of Oc-
tober. A. D. 1899. before said court at Har-
risonburg, in said district. at 10 o'clock in
the forenoon; and that notice the.eo be
published in The Specta. or and indicator.
newspaper printed in said district, and
that all known creditors aud other persons
in interest may appear al the said time and
place and show cause, if any they have,
why the prayer of the said petitioner should
not be granted.
And it is further ordered by the court
that the clerk shall seEd by mail to all
known creditors copies of said petition and
this order, addressed TO them at their places
of residence as stated.
Witness the Honorable John Paul, Judge
of the said Court and the seal thereof, at
Harrisonburg in said district, on the 9th
day of September, A. D. 1899.
Attsste:
A. K. FLETCHER, CLERK.
fSpaI Of Court
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29

limited STATES OF AMERICA, WEST
y. ERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA, S.
In the United States District Court in and
for said District.
In the matter of No 16 In
Charles Tanner, Bankrupt Bankruptcy.
In bankruptcy. Petition for
To the Honorable John Paul. Judge of the
District Court of the United states for
the Western District of Virginia
Charles Tanner, of the City of Staunton,
in the County of Augusta, and State of
Virginia, in said district. respectfully rep.
resents that on the 29th day Of June. last
past. he was duly adjudged bankrupt under
the acts of Congl ess relating to bankruptcy;
that he has duly surrendered all his prop
erty and rights of property, and has fully
complied with all the requirements of said
acts and of the orders of the court touch
Ing his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays that he may be de-
creed by the court to have full discharge
from all debts provable against his estate
under said bankrupt acts, except such debts
as are excepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this 18th day of September. A, d.
1899. CHARLES TANNER,
Bankrupt.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
Western District Of VIRGINIA az

Western District of Virginia, IS.
On this 25th day of September, A. D.
1899, on reading the foregoing petition it is
Ordered by the Court, that hearing be
had upon the same on the 30Gh day of Oc-
tober, A. D. 1899, before said court, at
Harrlsonburg, in said district, at 10 O. clock
in the forenoon; and that notice thereof
be published in The Spectator and Vindi.
Gator, a newspaper printed in said district,
and that all known creditors and other
persons in interest may appear at the said
time and place and show cause. if any they
have, why the prayer of the said petitioner
should not be granted.
And it is further ordered by the court
that the clerk shall send by mail to all
known creditors copies of said petition and
this order, addressed to them at their places
of residence as stated.
Witness the Honorable John Paul, Judge
of the said Court, and the seal thereof. al
Harrisonburg, in saiddistrict, on the 18th
day of September, A. d. 1899.
Atteste:
A. K. FLETCHER, Clerk.
[Seal of Court sep 29-1t
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29
FOR z " T..

WAvERLY, commodious brick dwelling,
with ample shade, lawn, garden, fruit trees,
and Outbuildings. No chOicer residence
property about Staunton.
And SUNNYsIDE comfortable frame house
with outbuildlngs, large market garden.
vineyard. variety of fruit. and a stream
running through the place.
Also 40 acres of excellent land, with
plain tenant house, a fruit. berry and
trucking farm, extensive vineyard. or
chards and raspberry and strawberry plant
ings. Part set in grass. and part for cul.
tiyation now.
All west of city, near Street Car terminus.
Other land to let near Fair Grounds.
aug 31-f THOMAS D. RANSOM.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29
County Court Proceedings.

Last Monday was the first day of the
| Septem Der term of the county court
and owing to the good season for seed.
| ing and the Indictment weather there
was small attendance. The court
has been in session every day since
and the following business has been
disposed of:
F. B. Kennedy qualified as notary
public.
The last will and testament of Thos.
j. Burke was admitted to probate.
A. r. Gilkeson qualified as admins.
traitor of w. R. McGlammery. dec eased.
w. L. Bashaw qualified as admins
traitor of Granville Bashaw, deceased.
The last will anG testament of Mrs.
Rebecca Wright was admitted to pro-
bate.
In the case of the Commonwealth VS..
ohm Campbell for HOUSEKEEPING, the
prisoner was found guilty and sentenc-
ed to five years in the penitentiary--
two charges. Commonwealth VS.. Ben.
Slope, who was indicted on the same
charge as that of Campbell, was given
4 years in the penitentiary-- charges.
The case of the Commonwealth vs..
Jim Johnson, colored, was in progress
when this report closed.
Campbell and Slope were arrested
together with Jack Lawhorn for steal
ing wheat from Miss Hattie Foster,
and it is due to her energy that the
prisoners were arrested and prOsecut-
ed. If others would follow the exam
pie she has set rascality would soon be
broken up.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE.-By virtue of a
Qeed OF trust, executed on the Goth day of
January. 1895, to me as trustee by Mary j,
Howdyshell and children, which said deed
is ouly of record in the clerks office of
Augusta county court in d. B. 1913, page IS,
default having been made in the payment
OF the debt secured therein, will at the
request of the assignee of the beneficiary
named in said deed, on
MONDAY, OCTOBER %, 1899,
at II O'Clock noon in front of the COURT
house in Staunton, sell at public auction to-
the highest bidder valuable II acts or par
GELS of land, situated in North River Dis
trict in Augusta county. the LIST containing
6 acres and 10 poles, near Union Church.
2nd. Containing acres and 20 poles, adj
joining the above named tract 3rd. Con-
tanning about 20 acres, which is situated
near Mt. Scion.
Terms of sale Cash.
sep 21-tds R. L. GRAY, Trustee.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29

40 Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarots Candy Cat.iar;ic. Toe OF 25c,
Il G. G, c. fail to cure. druggists refund mopey.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29

limited STATES OF AMERICA, WEST
- ERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA, SIS
In the United States District Court in and
for said District.
In the matter OF No. II
A. B. Lofts, Bankrupt. In Bankruptcy.
In Bankruptcy. Petition for
Discharge.
To the Honorable John Paul, Judge of the
District Court of the United States for
the Western District of Virginia:
A. B. Lofts, of GreenyiIle, i'll the County
of Augusta and State of Virginia, in said
district, respectfully represents that on the
9Th day of July. last past, he was duly ad-
Judged bankrupt under the acts of Con
gress relating to bankruptcy; that he has
duly surrendered all his property and
rights OF property. and has fully complied
with all the requirements of said acts and
of the orders of the court touching his
bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays that he may be de
creed by the court to have a full discharge
from all debts provable against his estate
under said bankrupt acts, except such
debts as are excepted by law from such
discharge. Dated this 18th day of Sep
TENDER, A. ID. 1899.
A. B. LOFTS, Bankrupt,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29
For House of Delegates

To THE VOTERS OF AUGUSTA COUNTY
lam still in the field for the House of
only. have had nothing to do with the
so-called Democratic convention.
Respectfully,
sep 21-tde c. T. HARRIS.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29
Sold by Druggists. zoe.
Halls Family Pills are the beat

Carnival and Baldwin Fair next
week. Be sure to attend.