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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-17
RAILROAD BUILDING.

we publish On the first page in this
issue OF THE SPECTATOR an interest
ing statement relating to the Green
brler River railroad, now under con-
tract from Caldwell, on the Chesapeake
and Ohio railway, to the forks of the
Greenbrier river in Pocahontas coun-
ty, w. Va. While the scheme out
lined indicates that the Chesapeake
and Ohio, the Baltimore and Ohio aid
the Southern railways are either d.
rectly or indirectly interested in it.
there Is an Improvement under way
which will associate, eventually, the
Norfolk and Western. That is the
road now being built up Potts Gre elk
IN Allegheny county, starting near
Covington. This road while ostensi-
bly, for the accommodation of the iron
ore mines on Potts Greek, will doubt
less be pushed through to the Norfolk
and Western, about So or 40 miles.
This company will, we think, build
from their line in Southwest Virginia
to connect with the Potts Valley road,
and when the line is completed, will
give the Norfolk and Western direct
communication with Pittsburg.
1t will be seen from this exhibit that
the important Iron ore section in Allie
ghany county, will, at no distant day.
be brought in direct connection with
the great iron consuming centre of the
country, as well as the coal and coke
industries of Southwest Virginia.
These combined advantages will
largely contribute to building up a
great industrial district in our sister
county, Allegheny, and we may ex-
pect to see not only additional furnaces
erected, but steel mills. pipe factories
Ind other allied enterprises inaugu-
ated.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-17
CAN THIS BE TRUE?

There has been some talk, we learn.
OF taking most of the appointments
out OF the hands OF the governor by
the incoming Legislature We can
hardly credit such a statement. 1t is
probably known that we are not par
ticularly stuck on the present cover
nor of Virginia, and some think we
might therefore favor such courss,
but not so. The governor has not
much power at best. The little patron
age he enjoys might at times be better
distributed, we admit, but this is usu-
ally the fault of the man and not the
system. 1t would be a bit Of petty
spite to do such thing, we hardly
think a set of Virginia gentlemen
would resort to. The Legislature will
be made up largely of the friends CT
Senator Martin. Should such step
be taken it would reflect on him and
he would be accused of inspiring it.
Mr.. Tyler does not deserve this treat
ment on account of his appointment
Ii he deserves any i'll treatment st all
1T the hands of his party. it must be
for some other reason. His appoint
nents are doubtless open to criticism, |
out whose indeed are not :? Some one
IAN find fault with most any public
nan and most any public act, but this
ioes not argue that change of a sys-
EN- must follow simply because few
ire not pleased. This action if taken
will not show well. 1t will be narrow,
'lndictive, spiteful and unjust, and
will injure the party and the standing
II Senator Martin, unless he should
leclare against it. 1t can do the party
10 good and Mr.. Tyler little harm, ard
Viii prove a boomerang if it takes
lace. We hope there is nothing in
he report. II
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-17
CAPTAIN 0PIe'S BOOK.

Brief mention has been made by us
heretofore of a work just out entitled,
IA Rebel Cavalryman. by Capt. John
N. Opie, present State Senator from
this county. but we wish to amplify
our remarks now that we have read
the work from cover to cover. The
book is purely without malice, and
touches the rude as we'll as the mild
side OF the affairs OF the war period
with a truthfulness which is delightful.
We do not intend to make this D crit
icism of the work, but we wish in jus.
tice to the author aud the many brave
men with whom and against bom he
fought, to commend this effort to tell
the story OF their deeds, which is diff
Great from the usual mode. The book
has uniquens IS which is charming,
a pungency which is appetising. and
the style which is vigorous is main
tanned throughout, without IL touch
OF Tagging or WEAKNESS. He mentions
personally L2any we'll known men or
the county, some Of whom are now
living, and who must be intert sted to
see the tale OF peril and hardship told
as it is told here. The Hunter cam
paign, beginning with the skirmish at
Mt. Crawford, will recall to many
minds that sad period and desolating
march. In his own way be takes oc-
casion to touch up occasionally the
blunders of the Confederate command
ers and the civil officers, but these tend
only to show the endurance of the
Southern soldier, his indomitab BILE valor
and self abnegation. One finds both
profit and pleasure in such reading.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-17
Thanksgiving Proclamation.

Governor Tyler has issued the fol
lowing proclamation setting apart
Thursday, Novem Der 30th, as day Of
Thanksgiving and prayer:
In accordance with an honored ems.
tom, the Presid ent of the United
States has designated Thursday, No.
vember 30th, as day of national
thanksgiving:
Therefore, l, j. Hoge Tyler, Cover
nor of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
do issue this, my proclamation, calling
upon all our people to abstain from
their usual avocations on the day des-
ignated, and 10 their homes and accus.
toned places of worship return thanks
for the many blessings conferred upon
us by our Heavenly Father. Our State
has been shielded from threatened
diseases; our harvests have been ahur-
dant: business activities have been
quickened, and opportunities for lIyeli-
hood have been increased. The dsy
should be devoted TO family reuuions;
to strengthening the ties of friendship
and hospitality, and to discharging
benevolent deeds-the poor and the
orphan being especial objects of our
gifts. May we render unto the Lord
for all His benefits the grateful homae !
Of our hearts.
Given under my hand and lesser
seal of the Gem at Rich
nond, this, the 18th day of November. I
n the year of our Lord, one thousand |
eighteen hundred and ninety-nine.
ind the Hath year of the Common
wealth. j. HoGE TYLER,
Governor.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-17
Personals from Mt. Tabor.

Mt. Tabor, Nov. 14-A new iror
fence is being put up Oh the front Of
Mt. Tabor burying ground. 1t vii
be good fence when completed.
j. w. Rowe, Jacob Arehart, E. O.
Arehart and L. F. Tally, lave gone tc
work at Craigsvilie. They report work
and money both plentiful.
9. b. Manley, of Summerdean, spent
Sunday in this neighborhood.
Rev. N. L. Skyles, of Woodstock,
will preach at st. Johns church next
Sunday in the absence of the pastor,
Rev. r. r. Jones, who has gone on a
three weeks visit to Pennsylvania and
Ohio.
Last Sunday week st. John 3 congre-
gregatlon elected officers to serve
for two years. Elders elected were: j.
S. Palmer. W. II. Harris, A. G. Rosen,
and Z. r Bosserman. Deacons: J. E.
Decker, w. A Fauver, E. A. Harris
and Is. D. Shultz
J. d. Gale and Mrs. D. F. Shaver
spent last Saturday and Sunday with
friends and relatives near Raphine.
j. 5. Palmer, of Arbor Hill, has re-
turned home from Baltimore, where
he had been attending Synod.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-17
Poeahontas County Items.

The large barn of Levi Gay, near
Marlinton, was destroyed by fire on
last Thursday night, 9th inst, with all
its contents. Loss about 81, 200.
Daniel O'Connell, Esq, who has
charge of the timber operations for the
West Virginia Pulp and Paper Co., in
Pocahontas, has purchased the hand
some residence OF Mrs. Jno. j. Beard
in Huntersvilie. This house was built
some years ago by R. S. Turk. now of
StauntOn and is one Of the best in the
county.
Zane Moore, Esq, who recently pur-
chased the Huntersville Hotel of Jas.
I'll. Doyle, has taken charge.
Very large numbering operations are
now going Oh in the county. Smith &
Whiting are putting in $4,000. 900 feet
to Knapp's Creek, whilst the Pulp Co
are putting in 10000. 900 on the head of
Greenbrier river.
+. +. Mclaughlin has bought of
Capt. Z. A. Smith, his store house in
Marllnton, which has been occupied
by e. F. Crummett, Esq. Mr.. Crum-
NETT is building new house.
Asa Barlow has sold his farm near
Mill Point. Mr.. Wilfong, of High
land, is the purchaser.
Amos Barlow has purchased farm
from Geo. Hamilton, Esq, on Knapr's
creek. and Mr.. Hamilton has bought
one-half of the VIM. l.. Harper farm
in the same neighborhood.
Albert Hill and Miss LOttie Sim
mons were married at Warm Springs,
Va, recently. The briae is daugh-
ter OF Mrs. Julia Simmons, who was
MURDER some time ago by Romeo
Kelliso:i.
Theiate SamI A. Wilson, whose death
was recently noticed in THE SPEcTA-
TOR. IVES brother of Mrs. Bette Gay,
of Edray.
Miss Hoxie Grimes, daughter If
Craigan Grimes, ESQ.,, near Mill Point
died on the 3rd inst, aged IL years.
James Auldridge, an aged citizen of |
the county, whose home was near
Edray, died recently.
The railroad is being rapidly pushed |
to completion up Greenbrier river.
The whole SO miles are being worked |
On, and the chief engineer, Mr.. w. A.
is reported as saying that
track laying will begin on the Goth in
slant. This will begin near Caldwell
and he thinks the trains will be run
ling to Marlinton by July 1st next.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-17
GENERAL LEES SPEECH.

Gen. Fitz Lee, who is now a Major
General, and who has two sons com.
fortably nestled as officers in the army,
is on furlough of some days. He
visited Stanton last week and was
serenaded by the Stonewall band while
here, and made a short speech. The
present administration has no Just
ground Of complaint against him for
thought, word or deed in so far as that
speech was concerned. It was abso-
lutely without political or other signi-
ficance. Many of us have heard Gen.
Lee on former occasions, and on occa-
sions when the country was in no
worse condition than now. We have
heard him when we were enjoying
peace instead of war, when we were
not driven to desperation by the most
onerous war and tariff taxes which
ever afflicted a people. We have heard
him when trusts had notgrown to their
present stature, and when monopolies
ana corporate influences were in their
infancy. We have heard him when we
were not bound hand and foot by
policy originated by banks and bank
ers for their own greed and gain, gold
standard policy which enables the
money power to make or break the
nation at will, and on all occasions Of
former years has he called sharply to
account Republican administrations
for their evil deeds and misrule, and
told of the hardships of the toilers and
the oppression of the farmer. But
on this occasion not wave
of trouble rolled across his peaceful
breast. We'll hath Job said: Doth
the wild ass bray when be hath grass,
or the OK low over his fodder %
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-17
HOW'S This Z

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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-17

The election in Virginia WAS o farce:
The reports from all sections are that
light vote wac cast. 1t is evident the
people considered Ii useless to fight
the machine.-Tazewell Republican.
Which machine does the Republi
can mean =? Is it the one that ordered
Its people away from the polls, or the
Democratic party2 There is little
room for a Republican to talk about
machine when less than dozen men
III the State can meet and order hands
OF and those ordered obey as faithful
Iy as a dog does his master.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-17
VIRGINIA News.

Geo. w. Ward, of Winchester, has
resigned the position of U. s. Commits
sioner for the Western District of Vir-
ginia on account of advancing yeare.
Judge Paul has accepted the resig-
nation.
1t is said that bill will be introduce
ed In the Virginia legislature next
month providing for State exposition
in September 1901.
AT Charlottesville on Saturday the
University of Virginia took the foot
ball game from the Virginia Polytech-
mic Institute by score of % to O..
Lyman. of the University, had his COL
lar bone broken.
The Petersburg Perpetual Building
and Loan Company will soon go into
the banking business, and then there
will be three banks in that city.
Among the legacies left by the late
George Smith, who died in London,
England, on October last, was one
for $175, 900 to his nephew, George G.
Keith, of Frederick county.
Plans have been completed for the
reception and entertainment of the del
egates of the Baptist General Associa-
ton of Virginia. which convenes in
Richmond today. There will be about
800 visitors.
1t is understood that Major B. w.
Lynn, of Loudoun county, is candi-
date for the SUPPLEMENTARY of the
penitentiary. Major Lynn was beaten
by Major Helms for reelection at the
last session Of the Legislature.
At Lynchburg on Monday the jury
in the case of Arthur N. Derr, charged
with embezziing $44, 600 insurance
money, the property, of his aged moth
er, Miss Elizabeth V. Derr, came into
court with verdict of guilty, and fix
ed his term of imprisonment at three
years in the penitentiary.
The Ministerial Union of Richmond
and Manchester have appointed a
to organize Sunday OBJ
servance League" for the better en-
of the Sunday laws in that
;ity. The resolution provides that
Catholic Priest and a Jewish rabbi
shall be added to the committee.
W. F. Bell, assistant postmaster at
1xmore, Va, was arrested by Inspec-
OR Maxwell at Cape Charles for lssu-
ug bogus money orders to the amount I
# 81 400, to defray his personal ex. 6
,enses. Former Postmaster Smith !
Vas placed in charge of the Office.
Fire at DanviIle Tuesday night des-
royed four tobacco factories, several
wellings and number of smaller
ouses, together with their contents
he buildings burned were E. G. d
loseley Il Cos. factory, four story .
filled with leaf tobacco. A L
1ree-stoTy hogshead factory, owned II
nd occupied by Keen Bros. A four 81
'ory frame tobacco factory of Terry u
rgain. A vacant four story brick II
nilding owned by Geo. G. Cabell. The d
IS will aggregate about 100000. Is
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-17

Richmond city is scheming to have
a big money making affair in 1901 bet
Ter known as an exposition, via the
Stale treasury route. In short, Rich
mond wants the State to appropriate
500, 600 towards the movement. Siam
ton, Lyncheurg, Danvllle, Norfolk.
Roanoke, Newport News and a mum
Der OF other cities in the State would
like to have their claims considered as
the proper place for the exposition in
case the Legislature decides to make
the appropriation.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-17

The National Bank ring of New
ork city. in order to show some mon
ey In their vaults and improve the
bank statement, called in loans last
week indiscriminately, and came pear
playing havoc. They called in with
out thinking OF it, some loans made to
some trusts, and their pets were nearly
swamped. Next time the list will be
made out beforehand. and then the
trusts will be taken care of all right.
It was all awkward blunder.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-17

Since glazing election frauds were
practised in Philadelphia by Republi-
cans and fully exposed we ought to
hear less about such business 10 the
South by these loud mouthed fellows,
whose stock in trade is abusing the
election laws of this and other States.
which, as rule, 60 Democratic.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-17

The logical" candidate other than
VIM. }. Bryan, whom Senator Daniel
seemed to have in his mind few
weeks ago. has evidently come to the
conclusion to remain under cover, at
least he has not been heard of around
these premises.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-17

Those who used to cry "peace, u
peace, " because peace and prosperity
were said to lie handmaidens, now
cry war" war;" because war and
prosperity 60 together, whereas of old
war, pestilence and famine, were COM
panlons. This grows out of the wisdom
born of the gold standard We suppose.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-17
Virginia Pcstoffees.

The report of the Fourth Assistant
POSTMASTER General contains the fol
lowing items of local interest: Mum.
Der OF appointments of presidential
postmasters during the year, 2. Mum.
Der of fourth class appointments $50.
The report shows that there are 3.4Gs
postoflices In the State, irginia rank
ing third in the list OF States in this
regard, and the gross Virginia receipts
during the year were 81, $40, 1851.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-17
Remarkable Fidelity Of a Doq.

The Bluefield Telegraph says: One
OF the most interesting exhibitions Of
animal affection was shown here YES
terday morning that has ever been re
corded. Al Manus, of Jaeger. who
is now in the county prisonssurder sen
tence If de III for killing DR.. G.. K.
Harris, is the possessor of a bull dog
named Don. Ever since Manus' in
generation in jail the dog seemed
very restless. He met each train az.
irving st lAeger, and when be failed
to recognize his master among the
passengers he showed every symptom
of disappointment. AS the time wore
on be grew more impatient, and on
Thursday morning when the east.
bound local freight pulled into Jaeger
Don mounted the tender of The engine
and came to WEIGH. AS soon as the
train arrived here he jumped off and
went straight to the jail ard reared
up below the window Of Manus' cell.
The prisoner saw bin and called his
name. Jailer Huffard coon took him
upstairs aud the dog WIS wild with de-
light at again seeing his master, while |
Manus was visibIy affect. G 1T the sight |
# one friend who was faithful TO the
asst,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-17

Our wars always take place when the
Republicans are in power. Seeing that
high prices, high tariff, and high taxes
generally follow this child of Republi-
canlsm. it is necessary to perpetuate
the parent that the child OF children
may flourish in the land.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-17

1t is now settled beyond pera wen.
ture that the great find of coal oil in
the Clarksburg region of West Virgin
ia is due to the fact that the oil had hid
away during Democratic regime and
came to the surface as soon as McK1p-
ley was elected.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-17

General Otis is said to have Aguin-
aldo in another trap and that it is but
a matter of time when he will be Cap
tured. If he will do the same thing to
Aggie that he has done to the captured
towns In the islands he might as well
turn his attention to other things.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-17

A poet from West Virginia has been
heard of On his way to Charlottesville
to visit friends. His book of verses,
he says, has gotten lost in the publish
ers hands, and be is sad. Oh! If the
poet could have met the fate of the
book.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-17

Gen. Weyler and Gen. Blanco used
to send in some warm" reports dur
ing the Cuban war, but old wind
Pudding" Otis, of Philippine war fame
has an aptness for figures that lays
Weyler and Blanco in the shade.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-17

Messrs. Opie, Churchman and Todd
are now studying the science of gov
eminent. There are many good works
on political economy which we could
commend since the chapters entitled
"Retrenchment and Reform have
been torn out.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-17

The election is still going on in Ken
lucky. The people are none the wiser
since it took place, as the only infor'
nation obtainable is that both sides
claim it.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-17

Possibly somebody can see the logic
of Senator Daniel s discussion OF the
candidacy of Bryan, based upon GER
tain results of the Ohio and Kentucky
elections, but few will ever see the wis
dom of it.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-17

Owing to prosperity the entire bot
tom has dropped out Of the live stock
market and wheat is down in the sixty
cent class, but articles to be purchased
by the farmer have not declined SO far
as heard from.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-17

More men wele slain on II L day of
the recent election in Kentucky than
have fallen On the American or Eng
lish sides in any battle in the Philip
pines OR with the Beers, if American
and English reports be true.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-17
Bismarck s Iron Nerve.

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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-17

Is noticeable among our other
blessings that we never had such beau
tiful weather during any Democratic
administration as we have had this fall.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-17

1t is noticeable that Notwithstanding
Teddy and his Rough Riders charged
through Maryland, there are still few
living Democrats thereabouts.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-17

Mr.. Hanna carried the Republican
State of Ohio for Republicans. Mr..
Byran carried the Republican State of
Nebraska for Democrats.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-17

Benz. NJ. Smith. an attache If the
city postoflice, is suffering from an in
jury to hiseyes caused By the discharges
of load of powder in ,,is gun, while
hunting Oh Tuesday liesr Lone Fona-
tain. lie is under treatment and may
fully recover, but theie is danger If bis
losing the sight of one ey. and possibly
both.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-17
FRIDAY. NOVEMBER II.
The abundance of game, of course, is
due to Mckinley prosperity.

Prosperity must have been scarce In
Maryland judging from the size OF the
Democratic majority.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-17
General News.

The national Republican committee
will meet in Washington on December
Is in order to fix time and place for
holding the next national convention.
Vice President Hobart continues to
improve and his family now believe he
will fully recover. Mr.. Hobart, how
ever, does not expect to go to Wash
ington this winter.