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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-30
The Saturday Offerings
Sacrifices now and on the
much needed and wanted
things.
,t1;!{S!ltE!:::Nl,!.Sa

The whole store has resolved
itself into bargain hustle. IL $
the buyers time as a reta'' oe-
mopstration.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-30
Bisbop Van de vyvcr Ia Preach

Bishop Van de Nyver will preach al IA,
Soldiers Home tomorrow afternoon nj
4 o'clock The public will be welcome
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-30
Silk Waists

FOR TO-DAY'S SELLING.
ladies' Solld-COlOred SILK Taffeta
Waists I'm Violet. Red. Royal Blue.
or Black. the same as sold all season
at $40. to-day's price $40
$3.50 and 1926 Black-Silk Taneta Waists,
hemstitched and tucked, any to-day,
SO.tJ.
French Flannel Waists Black and coll
ors. were $50; to-day, $3.50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-30

Miss Kate Bennett was married 10 Mr..
Herbert Claiborne Stowe on Thursday
evening IN Washington \ beautiful re-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-30

A WOMAN TO DO CHAMBER WOE E
and Assist On Sewing Address "CIIf4-
BERMAID," care Dispatch. d. -s.if'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-30
" AN1'I.D.

SALESMAN ACQUAINTED WITH THE
Clothing Trade I'm Virginia to Represent
Summer Clothing Manufacturers on Come
mission Apply g. a. lOSr a. co. 80
Broadway New York de g0-2t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-30
W ANTED.

At ONCE. CYLINDER PRESS FEED
or. State wages and when can arrive.
QUEEN CITY PRINTING COMPANY,
CharIOlte. N. q ln .l-Ll-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-30
Sterling Silver.

A complete line of Sterling Silver
Hearts. >. 10. l5 19c.. engraved free
Sterling-S silver Wells for lie
Sterling-Slver Thimbles the usual SOC.
kind. are 25c.
Sterling-SilVer SalVe Jars are l5c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-30
UnderSkirtS.

Black ltalian-Cloth Pettlcoats. that sold
at A.4S are 10 be CSC to-day.
Solid-Red Al-Silk Taffeta skirts. $3.50
was the price to-day they'll b. $3.50
Fancy-Colored Knit Skirts for pc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-30
EMPLOYMENT WANTS.
w ANTEn

AT ONCE. by a REGISTERED DRUG
sisi or seventeen years experience. Poe
siti0n either I'm wholesale Or retail house.
Best reference from present employer
and reasons for changing Address T.
care OF Dispatch. cifv do .q-ff
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-30

Miss Minnie Jordon was married 10 "i.
Iobn Anderson on Wednesday evening az
the Methodist church in Highland PARK.
REV. II. w Proctor officiating. Both OF
the young people are popular residents OF
Henrico county.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-01-05
Death Of Richard Brown.

Richard Brown, colored man, well
known and much respected by the
people of this city, died at his home
near Thornrose cemetery, on Satur-
day morning, in the 55th year of his
age. The immediate cause of his
death was pneumonia, and it was sud
den and unexpected. He had only
been sick about one week. He was a
porter at the Eakleton at the time of
his death, and ever since his residence
in Staunton he had been in that ca
pacity at various hotels, first at the
old American and then the Virginia
Hotel, in their palmy days. He was
well known to the travelling public,
and his many friends will deeply re-
greet his demise. He seemed to be in
the best of health until recently. In
fact, he was on duty last Sunday. He
was born in Fauquier county, Va.
and leaves wife and one son and two
daughters. His daughters lived here,
but his son is physician of promi
nence in Minneapolis, Mimi, and is a
graduate of the Chicago University.
He was a thirty second degree Ma
son and Mystic Shriner, and was a
member of various other charitable
orders, and these bodies took an active
part in the funeral obsequies.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-01-05
Newsy Notes from TT. Defiance.

Fort Defiance, Dec. 31.-Miss Corr
Shuey gave a most delightful dance al
her home, Glen Allen, about two miles
from here last night. Dancing was in
dulged in until o'clock, refreshments
being served about midnight.
Those present were: Misses Mary
and Bertha Parkins, Mary Lewis Me
Cue, jamie Bell, Leila Byers, Maggie
Bell Roller, Minnie Bell, Bessie Rich.
ey, May Richey, Mary Miller, Grace
Bell, Bessie Bell, Sara Ruckman, of
Long Glade; Bessie Jones, of High
land county; Mary Beard and Mrs. r.
Byers; Messrs. w. G. and I. j. Roller,
Grattan Crawford, William Crawford,
Frank McCue, Frank Richey, G. v.
Parkins, Frank and Harry Walker,
HughAndrews ard J .Hadley of Louis
ana; Walter Shallcross, CT Philadel-
phia; j. G. Fulton, Jr., T. Elsom and
F. O. Deffenbaugh, from the UNIVERSE
ty of Virginia; W. G. Bell and G. r.
Lacy, of Hampden-Sidney College; X.
Harper Brown and Archibald Bell,
Drs. F. H. Crawford, Tom Parkins
and Robert Byers.
The german YVES led by Mr.. I. J.
Roller.
Miss Shuey s dance was the most en-
ioyable of our Christmas festivities anG
she was a charming hostess.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-01-05
Lieutenant C0ffman,

Lieut.. D. G. Colfman, son of the late
DR.. s. A. Coffman, a graduate OF the
Naval Academy of Annapolis, and
brother of Mrs. Winfield Liggett. OF
Harrisonburg, Is in command of the
collier Brutus, which left Manila on
December 10 under orders from Admi-
raj Dewey for the island of Guam,
which has been seized by the Span
iards, who are reported to have estab-
lished a government under Jose Sisto.
The Brutus was expected to arrive at
Guam, with 40 men, about December
rs, but Lieut.. Coffman will hardly at
tempt to recapture the island with the
force he has, but will if necessary, hold
it with his guns until the arrival OF the
gunboat Bennington, which was ex-
pected to leave Honolulu on December
81. The island will be retaken by the
American naval force.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-01-05
Another Law Overlooked.

The fact has been called to our at
tention that at the last session of the
General Assembly of this State law
was passed requiring commissioners OF
the revenue to take the name of every
Confederate soldier residing in the re-
spective districts of said officers to.
gether with the company and regi-
ment in which they served. This has
not been done in number of instances
and it is suggested that the soldiers
who have been omitted, at once forward
their names to the commissioner of the
revenue in their district.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-01-05
Death of Mr.. Childress.

Mr.. Vincent ChiIdress died Mon
6laE forenoon, at II o'clock, at his resi-
denoe in this county, near Fishersvllle
Deceased was born in the year 1881.
and was at the time of his death 81
years of age. He leaves wife, three
children and a host of friends to mourn
their loss, Mr.. Childress was a mem
Der of the Presbyterian church and
his funeral will take place this morn
ing. Rev. George w. Finley, OF thu
Thinking Spring congregation, will
conduct the services. During the bet
ter part of his life be was farmer and
was well versed in all that peItained tt
the tilling of the soil. John Porter
field, of the Western Union, is 6
nephew of Mr.. Childress and expects te
attend the funeral.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-01-05
Free Pills,

Send your address to H. E. Bucklen Co.
Chicago, and get free sample box of DR.
Kings New Life Pills, A trial will convice
you of their merits. These pills are easy IN
action and are particularly effective in the
cure of Constipation and SickHeadache. Fol
Malaria and Liver troubles they have beer
proved invaluable. They are guaranteed t.
be perfectly free from every deleterious sub
stance and to be purely vegetable. They d.
not weaken by their action, but by giving
tone to the stomach and bowels greatly il
yigorate the system. Regular size 25c pc
box. Sold by B. F. Hughes, Druggist.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-01-05
M0fett's Greek,

MOffett's Creek, Jan. Xmas Ii
past and gone and another year ha!
been recorded on the imperishable CAL
ender of time. Many have been the
golden opportunities which We have
neglected or failed to embrace. But
while the past is irreparable and can
never be recalled, the future is before
US and may we not strive to embrace
every golden opportunity for doing
good and stamp improvement on the
wings of time. Certainly Providence
has smiled upon us and we have been
blessed and favored above all the ma
tionS of the earth. God and nature
have favored us in many and various
ways. And may we all rejoice and lie
glad when We realize the fact that the
carnage and blood of much regret
ted but righteous war has been sue
cessfulIy waged and that the banner of
truth and right is waving high on the
ramparts of victory and our nation is
honored and respected throughout the
world for the chivalry and bravery for
the sake of suffering and wronged
humanity.
Grier Il. Smiley, of Washington and
Lee University, spent his Xmas holt
days with his parents. His brother,
VIM. ", of the V. NJ. l., was also ct
home.
Miss Lizzie George. of H ollins Insti
tute, spent the holidays at home.
Luther Dawson, of Richmond, spent
the holidays with his brother, Edgar
Dawson
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Frank Clemmer
gave very large and fashionable party
at their beautiful country home on
Friday evening.
W. Frank Berry. of Staunton, is at
home for months rest with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. G.. Berry.
The hospitable and commodious
residence of Mrs. D. A. Berry was the
scene of a very enjoyable party on
Wednesday evening last. Quite
number of the gallant and the fair
were present to participate in the
pleasures of the evening. Refresh
ments and other Iuxuries were served,
to the delight of all the guests, who
after the evenings pleasure took re-
gretful leave of their kind hostess.
The following were among those
present: Misses Johnnie, Mamie, Ella
and Callie Berry, Georgia Brattan, Fan
ME Crist, May and Lizzie George, Ada
and Antha McCutchan, Cora Smiley,
Annie Turk, BERTHE Miller, Katie
Stuart, Grace Wilson, Jane Tallaferro,
Mrs. VIM. McCutchan.
Messrs. Walter and Berry Beard,
Ralston and Charlie Berry, Frank and
VIM. Brattan, Charles Harris, John
OFT, Warren Rowan, Finley Thomp-
son, Vernon, Thomas and Eliza Pax
ton, Yeoull Wallace, Rudd Wright,
Grier and Argyle Smiley, John Crist,
Oscar Stuart, Budd McCutchan, VIM.
McCutchan, Campbell Wilson, Walter
Dice and Sidney Brown.
Miss Lizzie Wright gave very nice
and select party to her young friends
of the neighborhood on Thursday even
ing.
Houston Hughart, of Richmond,
visited James L. McCutchan and fam
lily this week.
Frank Beard, of Alone, paid his
uncle, John w. Beard, a flying visit
this week.
Mrs. W. l.. Martin has returned
home from visit to her mother in
Prince Edward county.
Prof. John A. Wright. of Greenville,
will be at New Providence church On
Saturday next for the purpose of Or
ganizing singing school.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-01-05
Fire Near MiddIebr00k.

J. Frank Clemmer, who lives three
miles from Middlebrook, suffered a Sc
we're loss Tuesday by fire, his stable
being burned to the ground, consum-
ing four horses, considerably injuring
another and destroying the building
and it's contents. The loss is in the
neighborhood of 81, 500 with little il
any insurance. Mr.. Clemmer says he
thinks the fire originated through the
carelessness of one of his b .nds in
smoking in the building. In addition
to the destruction of the stable othel
Idings were more or less damaged
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-01-05
Beats the KIondike.

Mr.. A. G. Thomas, of Marysville, Tex. has
found more valuable discovery than has
yet been made in the Klondike. For years
he suffereduntold agony from consumption
accompanied by hemorrhages, and was alb
solutely cured by DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs and Colds. He de-
claresthat COLDS of little value in comparison
with this marvellous cure would havei t.,
even if it cost hundred dollars bottle.
Asthma, Bronchitis and all throat and lung
affections are positively cured by DR., King Is
New Discovery for Consumption. Trial bot
ties free at B. F. Huges' Drug Store. Regular
size SOC and s1.O0 Guaranteed to cure or
price refunded.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-01-05
BRIEF LOCALS.

All kinds of Job work done at this Office
All communications to this officeshoul
be addressed ITO the SPECTAToR"-thu
nsuring early and prompt attention.
Edgar NJ. Funkhouser, trustee, soil
Tuesday the farm of M1llard F. Pal
mer, located near Middlebrook.
For the year ending December 81
1895, 26O marriage licenses were issued
from the clerks Office of the count.
court, of which 2O9 were white and s.
colOred.
DIR. VIM. J. Sharp promi nent young
physician of frankfort, Greenbriel
Cow. Va. was found dead in the road
about three miles from his home on the
night of the 22nd. He had mistakenly
taken diluted carbolic acid for diluted
alcohol
James J. Dale,of Trenton, N. j., was
in the city last week, having come here
to execute bond in the sum of SIC, OO(
as receiver of the Blue Ridge Manganese
and Iron Mining Co., as ordered by
decree of the circuit court, and published
exclusively in the SPECTATOR.
Miss Bessie Young, who with her
friend, Miss johnson, of Pittsburg,
spent the holidays with Miss Young &
mother on West Frederick street. left
Monday for Rogersville, Tenn, where
they are engaged as instructors in the
college for young ladies of that thirty
ing Tennessee town.
Prof. and Mrs J. L. Armstrong,
who have been visiting at the residence
of Rev. J. E. Armstrong on East Bev-
erly street, left Monday for Lynch
burg. Prof. Armstrong, who is the
son of Rev. J. E. Armstrong, now
holds the chair of English at the Ran
dolph Macon Woman's College in that
city.
Corel M. Heye, with a younger
brother, both of Rotterdam, Holland,
haye been in the city for the past few
days. 1t is their intention to locate
here and teach classes in French and
German. The elder brother went to
Lexington yesterday and the younger
brother to Charlottesville, to organize
classes In each place. They also ex-
pect to get classes in Winchester.
They are accomplished young men and
no doubt capable instructors.
Lucien G.. Smith, of the Smith Fuel
Company of this city, was Monday
officially notified that he had received
the appointment as manager OF the
eastern Office of the Chesapeake and
Ohio Fuel Co., with headquarters at
Richmond. The position is a lucra-
tive one and the SPECTATOR voices
the sentiments of Mr.. Smiths friends
in stating that no better selection
could have been made. Mr.. Smith left
for Richmond yesterday to enter upon
the duties of his new position.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-01-05
Interments During the Past Year.

The total number of interments at
the Thornrose Cemetery during the
wear 1898 was 116, 10 of this number
being colored. Out of the 81 whites
buried, 80 were male and 40 were fe
male, the remainder being infants less
than months old. There were col
ored males and 10 females buried. The
Oldest among the whites was a woman
90 wears and man 70 years of age
The Oldest among the colored was &
woman "a years and man 70 years o.
age.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-01-05
The Cold Wave.

The cold wave has reached this vi
cipity, and the snow and sleet is
playing the wild with business in gen.
eral. Besides our streets being in a
bad plight, the suburban approaches
are all in a horrible condition, thus
rendering it almost impossible for the
county people to reach the city.
By the earnest efforts of the different
beneficial societies great deal of suf-
fering among the poor has been
avoided. In fact, there is no reason
for any one to be in want, for all the
necessities of comfort can be secured
simply upon application to the proper
authorities.
In it all there has been pleasure for
those who enjoy skating. A large
! crowd was at the Fair Ground lake
NEARLY all of yesterday, taking adyan
tage of the good ice. The jingle Of
the sleigh bells has been heard, too; 81
withal, the cold wave has brough
some pleasure as we'll as suffering.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-01-05
Snyder Snaps.

Snyder, Jan. 3.-Yesterday the tenn
perature stood four below zero.
E. E. Booker came home from
Hampden-S Sidney to spend the holi
days with his parents.
Miss Mildred Wilson, of Rockbridgt
county, is the guest of Mrs. J. G. F.
Bell.
Mrs. Frank Myre and daughter re-
turned to Staunton yesterday after
visiting friends in our community.
Mr.. Clifton Hanger spent the holt
days with his parents and friends.
Miss SalIie Bell. teacher of the La
Grange school came out yesterday on
train No. ), and opened her school to-
day.
Mr.. lobe Dull will soon have the
road under the Dry Bridge completed.
George Livick spent few hours in
Charlottesville Sunday evening.
Mr.. R. Gibson, of Albemarle county,
has taken charge of Section Il on the
G. u 0. railroad.
The Christmas tree which was held
at Trinity Mission by Mr.. Ker and
other Sunday school teacher, of Staun-
ton, was quite a success.
Last week a number of dances and
surprise parties were held among our
friends
You could all but hear O,iye Siple
ard George O. Greaver thinking.
My busy hours have now begun,
The hardly rest minute.
The laugh when we see the invitation
come;
To know the p NJ. is not in it.
CrokinoIe Party.
A delightful crokinole party took
place at the hospitable home of J.
Frank Clemmer, near Middlebrook on
Friday evening. which was greatly en-
joyed. Mr.. and Mrs. Clemmer are
charming hosts and their guests were
entertained in true Old Virginia style.
The house was decorated with ferns
holly, mistletoe and palms. A splen-
die supper was served during the even
ing.
Miss Marie Berta Hogshead won the
first prize, and Miss Maggie Hogshead
the second. G. Smiley, of Washington
and Lee University, won the first gen.
tleman's prize and John OFT the sec
ond. The entertainment was given to
the Middlebrook Crokinole Club. In
addition to the club the followi ng per-
sons we're present:
Misses Hullien, of Richmond; Morri
son, of Rockbridge Baths; Estes ard
of the Valley Seminary;
Trasty. of the Mary Baldwin Semi
nary; Condor, Of Baltimore; the Misses
Dunlap, of Churchville, and Miss Sill
lings, Of Churchville. and Miss George,
Of Hollins Institute.
Among the gentlemen present were
the following: DIR. Horton. Messrs. H.
Harry Hogshead, j. D.
Jlothier, N. Bowman, ]. F Tannehill,
3. Weston, I. Hogshead and H. Bowl
ng.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-01-05
WEDDING CARDS

neutrality-suspicious. the SPECTATOR
office. An elegant new line of type
for this especial purpose.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-01-05
Bucklen'S Arnica SaIVe,

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t is guaran-
teed to give perfect satisfaction or money
refunded. Price 25 cents perbox. For sale
by B. F. Hughes.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-01-05

In order to put our subscription list on
cash basis, we Whitewater omit thenames
of all delinquent subscribers. The paper
will be stopped when persons time has
eXDired
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-01-05

Miss Edith Shuey returned Mon
day to Glede, this county, where she
is teaching.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-01-05

VIM. H. Bailey and James A. Allen
left Tuesday to resume their studies
at the University College OF Medicine
at Richmond.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-01-05

This paper guarantees larger
circulation in Augusta county
than any Newspaper published.
The subscription list is open to
inspection.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-01-05
Grand Reduction Sale d Pianos and
Putnam Organs. Also

off Guitars Mandoln Washburn excepted Vion Bano
Autoharps
Slightly Piano. scale Ocaves pedals
full with stool Price $780, $25 down and $40
per Regular selling $3.50.
Full
Front, full Octav pedals stool
scarf Price $780, $3.50 Cash Regular sell
ing $780,
Brand NewPano Mahogany Handsomely panels Full Du
'front.' full Octav pedals stool
scarf Price $780, $25 $40 month $3.50 Cash.
$40 down S. $11OCash.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-02

A. H. LANCE (stroke) Hervey T. Lamb. Fred couison
Trial heat single sculs shell one and one-half miles
with urn-Won by Amos Kubic. Springfield Boat Cub
charles II Lewis wachusett Boat Club Of Worcester
second Time-10:1stk. -. -,
Fnal heat four blade race: one half mile
straightaway--won BY Crescent Canoe Club. OF Wahah
George f. silvernail (sroke); j. B. Meise W b WheIp-
lev n r. Arnold: Lakeside Boat Club. OF worcester
w @. whiting Csroke,. j, F. ,washburn. p s. Flint H.
IT, Ames second. Time-f;l21s. -, III.
FINAL heat single sculls she'll one and miles:
Boat Club. Of Worcester; Amos Kubie. second Time
Final heat one mile straight awns
stroke; H. r. Arnold NJ J. Donovan, r. " Wh,t,e;;, ~,
n Rrcver John Meisel r. W. Field, Willis A. wilcox
ana william whelpley. helmsman; Lakeside, BSs'
,Iuh OF Worcester (W. " Rice. stroke; II B,Iinss
W A. Gray a. II. Lagne l. n. Very. W: y "hl,Ihs
Fred couison E ]. soners and W. r. Fuller helms
FINAL heat eight shell race. and one-hnI,
miles straight away--won by schooboys oteww. o.
Worcester Walter Weyer bow; Richard Mitchell, No =
r 7 O'Tooe No 2; Theodore Brown. Nos4; Kulus
Gould No 3; Glare Taylor. Nc, g.; G. b. s. Jses sn
No I: Frank J. Kerns stroke: John j. QUINN u
wachusett Boat Club Joseph Fagg b1w JOIN heI FS
No 2: Charles Thorne. No 3; G: r. pay 10. - ~
ward Hacket No 3; John Herbert No =; Ch orss
lewis No 7: Edward II. Ten Eyck. No. 3; James r.
Wesgher ooxswaln). second. Time-s;ZL
dor other sports see page four)