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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-01
In The Circuit Court.

The trial of the suit of VIM. A. Mil
Ter vs. Miss Elizabeth E. Gibson for
$1,000. which was in progress when
THE SPECTATOR went to press last
Thursday, came to close on Satur-
day, the jury giving the plaintiff a
verdict for $175.
In the case of Jackson VS.. Jones, a
verdict in favor of the plaintiff was
rendered for $40.
Judge Letcher has not as yet decid-
ed the Ruckman case which was re-
ferred to him at the beginning of the
term.
Court adjourned Wednesday for
Thanksgiving and will not re-convene
pntll Monday next at which time i'm
fportant cases will be heard.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-01
Powers-Argenbriuht,

On Wednesday evening at 6 O'Clock
at the residence of J. M. Carter, near
this city. Miss Mary S. Argenbright
was united in marriage to Russell R.
Powers. The ceremony was impres.
sively performed by Rev. F. J. PRETTY.
man IN the presence of a number OF
friends OF the happy couple. Immedi-
ately after the ceremony wedding
supper was served.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-01
Mrs. Mccormick Dead.

Mrs. Henrietta H. Mccormick. a
pioneer resident of Chicago, and the
wife of Leander c. Mccormick, one of
the founders of the Mccormick Reap
per Works. died last Sunday night in
Chicago of cerebral apoplexy, aged II
years. She was born in Rockbrldge
county, Va, May rs, 1922. On her
fathers side she traced her lineage to
Robert, Esrl of Leicester, brother of
William the Conqueror, one of whose
descendants married Isabella, daugh-
ter of Robert Bruce.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-01
items from Our swoope Scribe.

i Swoope, Nov. 2S.-Messrs. Trimble
1 Wilson, Hoover and others, of Swoope
returned Saturday from a weeks hun
on Big River. They report a mic,
time, but poor luck, having killed onl,
one deer.
| Swoope school opened on the 15tt
with Miss Mary Sheetz, of Charlie.
Town, W. Va, as teacher. Miss
sheetz is graduate of the. Peabody
Normal of Nashville, Tenn.
Miss Mary M. McClung, of Bath
Alum, Va, is visiting Mrs. W. a.
Henderson.
The quietness which usually pre-.
walls in our village was broken Satur.
day evening by the appearance of
Constable 6. F. Smith, Squire M. W.
Bucher and lawyer R. L. Gray. SQUIRE
Butcher opened court at $3.50 D. m.
Plaintiff, jeff Dorsey. colored. Defen-
fendant, Logan Turner. Mr.. GRAY at
opening of court had quite lengthy
and interesting contention with
Squire Butcher as to bis Jurisdiction
to try the case. 1t was tried, however,
and decided in favor of the defendant.
We learn Squire Bucher's court held
here Saturday was the third court held
at this place in IS years.
Contractor Tutwiler has about COM
pleted the stone abutments for the iron
bridge over Middle River at Bells mill.
Rumor has it that New York COM
pany have purchased the old furnace
property at Buffalo Gap and have a |
force OF hands prospe citing for ore on |
little North Mountain.
d. A. Taylor, of Clifton Forge. spent
sunday with his sister, Miss Daisy
Taylor
W. s. Accord, G. & O. operator at this
place, while out hunting some days ago
hot at rabbit, but missed the rabbit
md killed quite large hog for J. M.
5rown. Mr.. Accord called on Mr..
Brown and adjusted the accident with
nut trouble. +
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-01
TELEPHONE TROUBLE ENDED.
The County Association and N. C. Watts
Come to Terms.

Pursuant to adjournment the An
gusta Mutual Telephone Association
as met last Saturday in the supervisors
room in the courthouse, the object be
le ing to consider the report of the com
mittee appointed at the meeting held
On the Saturday previous and to take
such action as a majority might deem
necessary and proper. g. Benton Coin
8 er called the meeting to order and
presided over its deliberations, with
Secretary John s. Richey looking af.
ter the records
Messrs. Joseph S. Cochran, w. A.
Crawford and John S. Richey, who
composed the committee appointed for
the purpose Of obtaining data looking
to the erection OF new switchboard,
etc f, reported the cost at 1921 and stat
ed that mum Der of business men in
Staunton, who had been interviewed,
would 60 with the county association.
Following the reading of the report
Ro. W. Burke, president Of the Ma
tionaI Valley Bank, asked the privilege
OF the floor. This was granted and |
Mr.. Burke stated that he had had a |
conference with Superintendent Watts
and that Mr.. Watts had informed him
that he (Watts) would enter into
either or year contract with the
county association and furnish them
service at So per annum per phone on
main line and 81. so on side lines. When
Mr.. Burke concluded his statement
M. F. Gilkeson made a motion favor
ing the acceptance of Superintendent
Watts proposition for five year con-
tract. The motion was discussed by
Messrs. Cochran. Hildebrand, Bosser-
man and others and on roll call was
carried by a vote of % to S. A. H.
McCue moved to make the vote unani-
nous, which was done.
When this matter had been closed
the committee of three. who had made
partial report previous to Mr.. Burke's
remarks, stated that Mr.. Watts had !;
offered to sell the Staunton exchange "
with all its holdings in different towns
and cities of the state for $25, 600. n
they also stated that they had had h
responsible party examine the books,
Ind that the company is earning % v
Der cent. on $4,000. They further said q,
hat one man had agreed to take half A
he stock If made manager at salary
# 5000 a year. The majority of the ~
Committee thought it was good thing a
nd urged the lines to contribute SO c6
ouch each, and buy. Mr.. Crawford 10
aid the company could readily he wat th
red to $4,000 and pay per cent, in
icating that the policy would be to HI,
aise the price of all phones in Staun- da
On to $50. 1t was said that indivi- =
uals were ready to buy if they did st,
OF.
This matter, however, was not seri-
usly considered and after a short re- ps
sss the association agreed to the new LAT
ontract submitted by Mr.. Watts and TT
1journed fully satisfied that they had ma
,ted wisely, which opinion is con- w
lrred in by majority of the people. Pa
ending these negotiations much feel.
e was exhibited. but this is now
after of history and in the future as
the past superintendent Watts will
'e his best efforts to give his patrons the
re best and cheapest telephone SER. mo
ce in the State. SP.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-01
Glorious News

Comes from DR.. D. B. Cargile, of Wash1ta
IL He writes: -Four bottles of Electric
bitters has cured Mrs. Brewer of scrofula
wnicn mad caused her great suffering fol
years. terrible sores would break out on
her head and face, and the best doctors
could give no help; but her cure is COMPLETE
and her health is excellent" This shows
what thousands have proved-that Electric
Bltters is the best blood purifier known. It's
the supreme remedy for eczema, letter. sal
rheum, ulcers, boils and running sores. IT
stimulates liver, kidneys and bowels. ex-
pels poisons, helps digestion, builds up the
sIrengtn; Only SOC. Sold by B. F. Hughes.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-01

Tax on Fertilizer.

Editor SPECTATOR With your per
mission l will venture to criticise one
recommendation in Hon. q. w. Koi
ner's report On the Agricultural, Hor
| ticultural and Mineral resources of this
| grand old State Mr.. Koiner's report
is an admirable one, save in his recon.
mendation to place 10 per cent. tax
on fertilizers. He seems to have
Jumped to the conclusion that us N orth
Carolina has such tax without pay
Ing more per ton for it than Virginia
does without it, hence we can place the
tax suggested without cost to the Vir-
glnla farmer. l am afraid that Mr.,
kolner, practical farmer as he is, has
not weighed this matter in all of its
bearings as be should. We argue from
The standpoint that Virginia. s seed
time comes at least month earlier
than the seed time of North Carolina.
Hence Virginia having been furnished
all the fertilizer she needs for the sea
son, and, manufacturers having a sur.
plus On hand, turn to North Carolina
Is dumping ground for this surplus.
IL occurs to me that they would gladly
pay the 10 per cent. levied rather than I
larry the goods over another season.
Under such circumstances the Virginia
armer could not be exempted from
additional cost.
We of the Democratic faith believe
hat the consumer foots the bill of ALL
arlffs levied on all imported goods,
Notwithstanding the importer avs the
ariff. Should our Legislature enact a
Nv taxing fertilizer 10 per cent. it will
Q twin sister, to the tariff law
mich all Democrats so loudly con-
emn, and if l remember Alright, none
ave been louder than Mr.. Koiner.
Should this monster rear its head in
le legislative halls of this State.
'rmer representatives should vie with 1
ach other to strike it the first blow.
A. H. ROLLER.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-01

Baltimore Live Stock Market.
Tuesday, November %.
| Beef Cattle-The arrivals during tn,
week 1882. The supply of good cattle wa
light, most of the offerings being medium
The market was slow, but all grades sold
up to last weeks prices.
Prices of beef cattle this week ranged a.
follows: Best exports, 54a5ac; those gen
orally rated first quality, 4aa54c; medium
to good. fair quality, Hail; ordinary thin
steers. $3.f5 to 1925: cows and oxen, 2a34c
bulls, ii23a33c. Of the cattle received aO16
were from Virginia.
Hogs-13, 923 on the market. Quote: West.
ern, 80 to $4.55 per 100 lbs gross; those
from nearer points, $425 to S4.35; pigs.
"a. 10 to 1870; roughs, 1926 to 1915.
Sheep and Lambs-Arrivals, 1897 head:
slow and dull. Quote: Lambs, s5.OOa$5.25;
sheep, 2a4c;
Calves..Fair supply and selling slow
from 5a63c.
Fresh Cows-Fair supply; selling from
S25 to S35 for common to fair; good from
$40 to $40.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-01
Beverly Manor Teachers to Organize

DcVtIy MdHUT TtaCntFS 70 UfqanlZe.
The teachers of Beverly Manor dis
trict will meet in Superintendent
Peale's Office tomorrow, Saturday, De
cember End, at 1870 O'Clock, for the
purpose of organizing teachers asso-
citation. The other districts IN the
county have organized associations
and are doing good work, and it is
hoped there will be full turn out at
this meeting.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-01
The Appetite of CO.

Is enyied by all poor dyspeprics whose
stomach and liver are out of order n ~
such should know that DR.. Kings Nom
Life Pills, the wonderful stomach and ii1or
remedy, gives splendid appetite sonnd
digestion and regular bodily habit thot
insures perfect health and great energy yu'
Only Zoe a. B. F. Hughes, drug store sy'
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-01
He Fooled The Surgeons !:

All doctors told Renick Hamilton, of
West Jefferson, O.. after suffering 1e months
from Rectal Fistula, he would die unless
costly operation was performed; but he
cured himself with five boxes of Bucklen's
Arnlca Salves, the surest Pile cure on
earth. and the best Salve in the World. 25c
box. Sold by B. F. Hughes, druggist.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-01
Moods Seeds,
Woods Seeds
Seed Potatoes
For Fall Planting.

We have just issued a special cir
cular A New Idea about Planting
Potatoes" recommending the wis
dom of experimenting with planting
Early Potatoes in the Fall. We will
mail circular free to any one in
terested upon request.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-01
City Markets.
Country Produce.

stanton, Va, Nov. 30, 1899.
Corrected By J. A. Fauver Co., and the
White Star Mills.
Country Produca
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-01
CANADA FIELD PEAS
ShultZ.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
School Books and. Supplies
of all kinds. A full line of
the Public School Books
and many of those used in
the Private schools of the
city and county.
We always have many Sec
ond hand school books and
will take in exchange any
school books now in use thai
you may wish TO dispose of.
~We exchange Lees
Brief and Advanced Histo-
ries for the new Jones His
tory free of charge.
ALBERT SHuL7z,
Next National Valley Bank.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-01

and his sermons highly appreciated.
MIR. and Mrs. Silas II. Walker, of Mt.
Meridian, are in New York. Mr.
Walker went there to receive further
treatment for his eyes, which have
been giving him considerable trouble
here of late.
Rev. Henry Miller, of Mt. Sterling
KY, who had been assisting Rev. !
M. Wells in protracted meeting at
the Second Presbyterian church. left
for home the latter part of last week
While here Mr.. Miller won manv
friends, who will be glad to welcome
him again to the Valley City.
Prof. c. T. Jordan and wife. of la
Cruces, New Mexico, are visiting rela-
tlves and friends in this county and
city. Prof. Jordan is native of An.
gusta, but has been in New Mexico
Tor number of years. where he has an
army of friends. Both be and his wife
are being warmly greeted.
=. j. McCulloch, of Botetourt coun.
ty, was in the city the first of the
week. Mr.. McCulloch recently suc-
ceeded Capt. Lewis Hartman as deputv
collector for the district composed of
Botetourt, Rockbridge, Allegheny and
Craig. Mr.. McCulloch is prominent
politician in his party and has a host
of friends.
Oscar L. Gibson, son OF J. W. Glib.
son, OF LYndhurst, was in the civ
tuesday accompanied by his relative.
Mr.. PadgetJ. Mr.. Gibson is in the
employ of large railroad bridge COM
paHy and travels through all parts of
the country. Last summer he was in
Cuba putting up bridge. In few
days he will leave for Macon, Georgia.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-11-14
MARRIED A MICHIGANDER.
An Ad. in a Paper Immediately
Brought Forth Fruit.

The marriage of Mr.. ]. L. Syl-
vester and Mrs. Sallie M. Bethel.
last week, bears a slight tinge OF
romance. Mr.. Sylvester, whose
home is IN Michigan, was a widower
with four children. Some weeks
ago he inserted an advertisement in
newspaper for a wife. Mrs.
Bethel saw the ad, answered it and
the result was that Mr.. Sylvester
and the lady met in this city by APP
pointment. In few minutes the
match was made up and the couple
repaired to the County Clerk S office,
where the knot was tied by Judge
Cansler. 1t was the intention of
Mr.. Sylvester to leave on the next
train with his bride, but they de-
cided to go out to the home of the
brides father, Mr.. e. B. Lyle, near
Church Hill, and spend the night.
The next day they left for their
future home in Michigan, where the
groom has extensive business in
terests.
Mrs. Sylvester was formerly Miss
Sallie Lyle. She was married to
Mr.. Bethel some years ago and
was divorced from him at the last
term of Circuit Court. She, too, has
three children, the custody of whom
was also granted her when the di-
vorce was secured.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-11-14
FIRE AT GUTHRIE.
Several Business Houses DESTROY
ed Yesterday forming
more.

Guthrie was visited by a destruc-
tive fire at one o'clock yesterday
morning. The opera house block,
belonging to Frank McMurray, and
occupied by H. e. Noble, jeweler;
Ross & Co., druggists, and Nc
Murray q Brown, dry goods, was
burnt. Total loss about $4,000,
partially covered by insurance.
Some suppose the fire to have been
incendiary, and others that match
may have been droppedSunday even
ing in the opera house, where the
Cumberland Presbyterian church
held services.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-11-14
last night when Goebel's plurality
was figured at 155.
JUDGE EVERSOLE
Not Legally Elected, But no Sue
cessOr Was Chosen i'm Time.

Frankfort, Ky, Nov. 1.-THE
Court of Appeals decided to-day
that Judge H.. c. Eversole was not
legally elected Circuit Judge of the
Twenty-seventh Judicial District in
November, 1898, to succeed Judge
A. II. Clark, deceased, and that
Judge w. l.. Brown, who was APP
pointed by Governor Bradley to
serve till the next regular election,
was entitled to hold over till the
election of 1890, which was the first
election held at which state, county,
city or district officers were to be
elected. The question was not
raised this year till too late to put
any candidates on the ballots at the
recent election, so it seems Judge
Brown will hold on for two years
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-11-14
CLOSE CONTEST.
Not Known Yet Which Ticket
Is Elected.
uOebel Claims The Race With
complementary Frauds in
Republican Counties.

Louisville, Nov. 13.-The second
week OF uncertainty regarding the
result OF the balloting for Governor
OF Kentucky begins with little pros
Pect OF immediate relief. The Of
hclal count has been in progress
two days and official returns from
large majority OF the 119 counties
nave narrowed the contest down to
a nose finish. Each side claims
the election of its ticket, but the
estimated plurality of either does
not exceed 5000.
While the returns so far received
favor Taylor, the result of the
count may hinge on the decision
given by the county election COM
mlssioners in several places where
contests have been begun on the
ground of irregularities. One of
these contests, that in Nelson Coun-
ty, has been decided adversely to
the Republicans. It involved 1,198
votes-nearly as many as either
side claims as it's plurality.
The Democrats will contest the
votes of some of the mountain coun-
ties, which return large Republican
plurallties. The most important
county involved is Knox, which gave
Taylor 1898 plurality. There are
also contests in three precincts of
Louisville, which went Republican.
In any event it is difficult to see
how bitter contest before the Leg
islature and the courts can be
avoided. All the contests now be-
ing considered by the county cleo
ton officers will have to be argued
before the State Board of Election
Commissioners, which must meet at
Frankfort within a month. Both |
sides are preparing for this with |
all the legal talent at their COM
mand.
Meanwhile everything hangs on
the official count, which may con-
sumo large portion of this week.
In Jefferson County is especially
slow. Only one ward has been
completed in the two days work.
The Commercial prints a state
nent from Chairman George w.
Long, of the Republican State Cam
oaign Committee, claiming a plu-
'ality of Sill for Taylor.
The Courier Journal prints a
'tatement,from Mr.. Goebel at, Frank
ort, declaring there is no doubt
II his election, but gives no figures, ,
he announcement being made that /
10 returns have been received since q
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-11-14
TWO WEDDINGS.
Young People Link Their Destinies
In Trigg.

Herman Crenshaw and Miss EN-
ma Dawson, of Roaring Springs,
were"marrled Sunday at the resi-
dence of Mr.. Mont Dawson, the
brides father.
On the same day after church
services were over in the church at
Roaring Springs Mr.. Fent Dawson
and Miss Mary McGraw were mar
ried in this case is a son of Mr..
Mont Dawson and the bride is a
daughter of MIR. Flavius McGraw.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-11-14

to throw out the entire vote thereof. -
The Board also held a session
Saturday and completed most of the
clerical work and adjourned till nine
O'Clock this morning, at which time
argument will be heard IN the mat
ter of the Court House precinct.
Messrs. J. /. Landes, Jas. Breath
lit and J. Il. Edmunds are attorneys
on one side and G. II. Bush, ]. II.
Hanbery and John Phelps on the
other.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-11-14
KILLED IN TODD
George Mimms Shoots Tom Shank
lin.

Fairview, Nov. 10. -George
Mimms shot and killed a negro
named Tom Shankln this morning.
The negro went to Mimms' house
and renewed a former trouble.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-11-14
MORMON CONFERENCE.
Thirty or More Preachers Will
Meet Here Tomorrow.

a conference Of Mormon ministers
will assemble here tomorrow and
be in session two days. About 80
are expected to attend.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-17


the other cities, claiming a population
in excess of $4,000. make claim to some
distinctive mark
Thus, Denver, Col, has the distinction
of having more bicycles in proportion to
population than any other city in the
United States-40,000 in a city of 10000
1t has come to be called in consequence
the bicycle city. In similar fashion.
though on account of their manufacture
and not their use. Newark has become
to be known as the trunk city, or city of
trunks, Providence is known as the jew
elry city, Lowell as the city of spindes,
Lynchburg, Va, as the tobacco city,
Peoria as the distillery city, Virginia
City, as the silver city, and there has
come to Leavenworth, Kan, the seat of
the United States military prison and
of the Western soldiers home, a new
distinction, not official. but agricultural,
for 1t stands at the head of American
cities in the shipment of apples. There
are two cold storage plants in Leaven-
worth, one Of which is built to accom-
modate $4,000 bushels of apples and the
other $4,000.
Joplin, Mo-, has come to be known as
the zinc city. Wheeling, w. Va, is
known, as the glass city, Rochester, for
merly known as the -four city, has sur
rendered, that distinction to NTinreapo-
lis; Milwaukee Is the beer city. st. Louis
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-17
COULD TRY THEM ALL.

go Drug Clerks Experience.
The following letter from Mr.. Fl r.
stark, 1922 Pine street, Scranton, Pa.
explains itself and will be of interest
70 thousands who have suffered the tor
lures Of that common trouble hernorr-
holds or piles.
MI Stark says: ''I feel it nv duty
TO write an unsolicited Testimonial re-
garding the Pyramid Pile Cure. Since
E.noy l have suffered untold agony from
piles L have tried all available remedies
consulted many physicians, but without
neIp or even relief. 1 have been en-
ployeo as drug clerk for the past f1f-
r teen years, consequently have been in q
position where I could try all of the
new and old remedies for piles. but as
before stated to no avail.
ABOUT six weeks ago I was again suffer
ing from my old trouble and as m ex-
pertinent tried the Pyramid Pile Cure
and let me say that 1t gave instant re.
lief and am now wholly cured. am
sure also that the cure is permanent.
=. = snail always recommend the Pyramid
TO any one suffering from any form Al
piles and shall do what can to advance
the sale Of so excellent a remedy -
Signed H. B. Stark.
The Pyramid Pile Cure ia the oost
popular and widely known of any rem.
edys ever offered for piles.
It is the most popular because II is
the most successful. 1t cures every form
Of piles without pain or detention from
Gai3y occupation and contains no opiate
or cocaine or any poisonous or Injurious
substance.
Ali druggists sell the Pyramid Pile
Cure at 30 cents for full sized pack
ages.