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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-06-01
The Committee of Twenty.

Hon. VIM. A. Anderson, the chair
man of the recent State Democratic
Senatorial conference, has made the
following announcement
I'm discharge of the duty devolved
upon Ine by the conference OF Virginia
Democrats which assembled in the
city of Richmond on May,l0th, l have
the honor to announce the following
as the gentlemen who have been ap-
pointed members of the committee of
twenty provided for by resolution of
the conference
Messrs. W. B. Westcott, of Acco-
mac; Claggett B Jones, of King and
Queen; J. G. Parker, of Southampton
L. 7. Powell, of Newport News; John
B. Jenkins, of Norfolk City; John S.
Harwood, of Richmond City; Angus
tine Royal, of Manchester; Cunning
ham Hall, of Richmond city; Walter
l. Sydnor, of Hanover; DR.. Jud b.
Wood, of Richmond City; T. J. Arvin.
of Lunenburg; j. II. Spencer, of
Henry; A. II. Burroughs, of Lynch
burg: J. Allen Watts, of Roanoke; J.
n. Brenaman, of Shenandoah; John 3.
Miller, Of Rappahannock; Gordon
Booth, of Alexandria; Robert E. Lee,
of Fairfax; Henry e. Stuart, of Rus
sell. and VIM. G. Loving, of Nelson.
The members of the above commit
tee are earnestly requested to meet at
Murphy's Hotel, Richmond, on Thurs
day, June Sth, to perfect the organi-
| cation of the committee and take such
| action of the furtherance of the objects
of the Democratic League for Reform
in the election of United States Sena.
tors, as the committee may deem adj
yisable.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-06-01
Gala Week at SteeIe's Tavern

Steele's Tavern, May 29.-Last week
was full Of interesting events to the
people along the border of Rock bridge
and Augusta. Three high schools had
| their closing exercises, which were at
tended by crowds.
| l. The Valley High School in Old
Providence church Tuesday night.
Harry w. Hamilton presided. There
We're four contestants for the decaim-
er's medal, won by Martin Shields, of
| Mint Spring; and three for the Ora tC L s
medal, won by Robert Wa lace, of
ISpOttSwOod. Another mccall was Civ
en- for general excellence to l. Nee
Williams, from near Greenvile The
scholarship III Washington and Lee
University was awarded to Robert
| Wallace. w. L. Mcclure, Jr., delivered
the Valedictory.
Certificates were given to the pupils
who passed with distinction in their re-
spective classes. The Principal, Nj.
Gordon r. Houston, announced that
| he and his assistant, Mr.. Jas. M. Ma
son would conduct the school next ses-
sion. The Hon. IL. st. g. Tucker was
present, and closed the exercises with
an address On the Importance of elu-
cation.
2. The New Providence High School
| Thursday night. The exercises con-
sisted in recitations, music, Orations,
and announcements. Prof. Dawson
retired from the principalship, but the
| school will be continued, under the
contro. of competent teachers.
3. The Midway High School, in the
town hall here. Friday night. There
| was not standing room for those who
wanted to see and hear. The audience
was entertained by recitations, kin
dergarten exercises, Japanese We'd
ding, &c
In addition to these school closings,
the people had feast for body, mind.
and soul, at Old Providence church,
every day FROM Wednesday until Sat
urday. The sabbath School conven-
ton of the Associate Reformed Pres
bytery of Virginia was in session We'd
nesday and Thursday, discussing the
various aspects Of Sabbath School
Work. Delegates we're present from
all the churches of this denomination
in Rock bridge and in Monroe county.
West Va. The addresses, the meetings
of frienda, and the big dinners, gave
every body a good time'' Whatever
his peculiar tastes might be.
The Presbytery met on Friday, and
closed It's business Saturday. The Rev.
James Boyce, of Due West, S. c., was
present and preached Il fine sermon
Saturday morning.
The Rev. E. B. Anderson. of the AS
sociate r Reformed Presbyterian church
preached at Mt Carmel Sunday morn
ing. There will be communion ser.
vices at this church next Sunday.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-06-01
The B. & @. BorroWs Money.

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company placed OH record in flashing
ton last Saturday two mortgages GOV.
ering all its property, rights and fran.
chises. They cover the largest amount
of money IN any transa elton ever re.
corded at the National Capital. The
first is prior lien mortgage to the
Mercantile Trust Company, OF New
York, to secure SO, eco, Geo in bonds,
pay able July l, 1926, with 81 per cent.
interest, payable semi-annually. Tie
mortgage is to the United States Tru, t
Company, of New ! ork. and John A.
Stewart, to secure Sl45, 900 900 ia bonds
payable July 1st 1913, with 4 per cent.
payable se,ni-aaliually TIE
first mortgage Carries S., 500 i'll revs-
nue. stamps and the other $31. 500.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-06-01
1.-THE AMERICAN WOMAN"
Mrs. VIM. J. Bryan is Somewhat of an
Orator Herself.

Jacksonville, Ills May 26.-Mrs. w.
j. Bryan, herself graduate of the
academy for young women in this city
made the chief address to a graduating
class today. Mrs. Bryan spoke on
1.-The American Woman" She said
among other things:
1.-The public find the American wo-
man an interesting subject. This in
terest follows from unique position il
which American women stand today,
The American women should tie stuff.
GENTLY independent to study her owl
surroundings, choose her own Course
and live the life which is best for her.
self and those nearest h,r, without re.
gard to the opinions of the outer world
"W bile We hear a great deal these
days about equality, the real perma
ment advancement Of women depeld.
on her individual development. When
man finds in women a thorough appre
citation of bis work and aims; whel
the mind of women becomes the per
feet supplement and complement o.
the mind of man which the Creator in
tended it to be then will all the discus
sions as to the rights ard privileges
cease"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-06-01

President Mckinley ard his advisers
will determine at the proper time
whether an extra session of Congress
will be called early in thefall, without
having to ask for any Democratic adj
vice.-Republican Exchange.
OF course he will, and in this con-
nection We will say that the same rule
applies to the management of Demo-
cratic affairs. The Republican press
has been very solicitous about the
next candidate and the next platform
of the Democracy, and as one of the
number has disco vered that Mckinley
and Hanna are competent to manage
the Republican party, we trust it will
have the good sense to cOncede to the
Democrats the right to be Democratic
without the aid or consent Of any Re-
publican advice.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-06-01

vIRGINIA-In the Clerks Office of the
Court of Hastings for the city of
Staunton, May II, 1899.
D. T. Sanger, Plaintiff,
VS.. : In assumpsit and on attachment
POmpey Hill, Defendant.
The object of this suit is to recover from
the defendant the sum of Sixteen 1O-10O
dollars, with interest from March 18th,
1894, due by open account, and for that
purpose to attach any estate of said Pom
pey Hill in the State of Virginia, and es-
pecially the lot of land situate ON Purvi
ance street in said city conveyed by Jas. R.
Taylor, Jr., executor of Mrs. J. E. Taylor,
deceased.
Audit appearing by affidavit filed that
POmpey Hill is nonresident of this State,
but has estate within the city of Staunton,
it is ordered that he do appear here within
fifteen days after due publication Of this
notice and do what is necessary to protect
his interest. Teste,
NEWTON ARGENBRIGBT,
Gray & Tim berlake, p.q. Clerk.
may l8-4t
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-06-01

If the Mckinley administration aids
Alger in obtaining a seat in the United
Ssates Senate, its actions will be criti-
cised coming and going. Some will
believe that it is done to promote the
Secretary CT War for faithful services
performed while others will cling to the
idea that it is to get rid Of him ard in
1900 inform the people, if Mckinley is
nominated, that the new administers
ton will rot be burdened with Alger
and his incompetent mana cement OF
this important department CT ouI
government.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-06-01
The Happenings of the Nation.

United States Senator Turley from
Tennessee will not be a candidate fol
reelection.
1t is said that Senator Hanna and
the administration will use their infiu
ence for the election of Representa-.
tive Hopkins, of Illinois, to the speak
ership.
The one hundred and eleventh an
nual assembly of the northern Presby
terrain church adjourned in Minnea
polls yesterday to meet next year in St
Louis.
A severe storm swept over sections
of South Dakota and Nebraska on Sat.
urday and much damage was done. In
Sonth Dakota seven persons were
killed.
Coney Island property to the value
of nearly one million dollars was des-
troyed by fire early last Friday, 20
acres in the heart OF the summerresoft
section, the district known as TIE
Bowery" being reduced to ashes.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-06-01
Making Room for Hungry Republicans.

President Mckinley on Monday is
sued the amendments to the civil ser
vice rules which he has had under
con Iteration for about year. 1t
releases from the. operations of the
civil service rules about 1900 officers.
Among such places are the following:
Pension examining surgeons, Indians
employed in the Indian service not
connected with the Indian school SER
vice and many places in the engineer
department at large, the quartermas-
tiers department at large, the ordinance
department at large of the war depart
ment
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-06-01

AS VIM. A. Jones, VIM. A Ander
son, Governor Tyler, R. Walton
Moore, aid all others heretofore men
toned for the Senatorship, have de-
clined to enter the contest, and as
there is demand fer a candidate, what
is the matter with the friends of Hon.
Edward Echols, of this city, launching
his name toc this high office Mr..
Echols has always reflected credit
upon himself and his constituents in
every position to which he has here O.
fore been called il Ion to fill and we can
see no reason why his friends in the
Valley and IN the State at large do not
get together and effect an orsaniza-
tion in his behalf Now is the time.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-06-01
TIE POWERS OF NATIONAL AND
STATE COMMITTEES.

The gold bug, boiling Democrats
of the country are all agog for the
meeting of the Democratic National
Committee, in Washington July Goth.
AT this meeting, SO they are asserting,
the platform of the next Democratic
N ational convention will be decided
on, and, so they are hoping, will not
contain free silver. A child in poll
tics ought to know better than this. A
National Committee has no more pow
er to define the position of the party
til an has the doorkeeper of the last
national convention. The powers of
such committee are purely and ex-
clusively executive. and its deliyeran-
ces Oh the principles and platform to
be adopted at the next convention
| would not receive the slightest obedi-
ence or respect from the party in any
State in the Union. 1t is nothing but
the despairing hope of the gold bug
Democrats that they may capture the
National Committee and procure some
action detrimental to the Chicago
platform, that gives birth to the pub
locations now going the rounds of the
gold bug press to this effect. If the
National Democratic Committee were
tomorrow to decide that the silver
plank Of the Chicago platform should
be abandoned, it would not have The
slightest effect on the next Nationa
convention, except to insure that The
political heads of every National Com
mitteeman who had voted for such 6
betrayal should be cut eff The more
the prospects of the Democrats fol
carrying the country in 1900 brighten
the stronger become the effort of the
boilers of 1896 to capture its organiza
ton. A vict DRY, and they on the out.
side. crazes them.
The powers of party committees
both National and State. are often
strangely misunderstood. Even oul
excellent friend, the Richmond Dis
pach, seems to labor under the illusion
that the action of the Roanoke conven
ton endorsing Senator Daniel for re.
election. and threatening to oppose
the election of any legislator who did
not favor it, carried some binding
authority on individual Democrats.
There is not the slightest support for
such a position to be found in the rules
Of our party organization. The Roam
oake convention went clear out of
bounds, and had not the slightest au
thority behind it. Its action would
have been repudiated all over the State
but for the fact that it dealt favorably
with john W. Daniel who is little less
than an idol in the hearts of the Vir-
ginia Democracy. That it was without
authority, is clearly shown by the fact
that if it had been adverse to Senator
Daniel, the Democrats of the State,
instead of obeying it, would have boot
ed and derided it.
Nut little of the vigor, tenacity of
life, and popularity of the Democracy,
is due to the fact that it has lodged as
much power as possible in the indiyid-
ual voter, and as little as possible i'll
the party machinery.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-06-01
Ex-Governor HoIIIdaytDead.

Fred W. NJ. Holiday, ex-governor
of Virginia, died at his residence il
Winchester last Monday morning at
S:45 O'Clock. He had been in declining
health for several years anil for several
weeks past his death has been daily
looked for. The ex-governor was II
years Of age He was born in Win
chester, was a brave soldier in the
Confederate ranks, a prominent law
yer aad a true friend. In 1873 he was
elected governor of Virginia without
opposition and gave to he state wise
administration. Since his retirement
from Office he was taken but little in
terest IN public affairs.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-06-01
Beware of 0intmenis for Catarrh thai
contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell ard completely derange
the whole system when entering it
through the mucous surfaces. Such
articles should never be used except en-
prescri ptions from reputable physi c.
ians, as the damage they will do is ten
fold to the good you can possibly de
rive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by F. J. Cheney s. Co..
Toledo, o.. contains no mercury, and
is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system. In buying Halls Ca
ti.rrb Care be sure you get the genu-
inc 1t is taken internally, and made
in Toledo, Ohio, by f. j. Cheney g.
Go Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c per
bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-06-01

The Richmond Times, in reply to a
question from the SPECTATOR, de-
clares with much emphasis that it
will support VIM. J. Bryan for the
presidency, provided the next National
Convention adopts the Democratic
platform of 1892 upon which the De-
mocracy won such glorious victory.
AS that platform held to the use of
both gold and silver as money without
discriminating against either metal,
and as Mr.. Bryan will rot construe it
as did Mr.. Cleveland, we believe the
party can be re united on that platform
with few other additional planks
treating new issues.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-06-01

Augusta Democrats had a walk over.
The Democratic primary settled the
contest and thereafter there was little,
if any, eIecIioneering There was &c
occasion for it. Hereafter when Re.
publicans brag about what they will
do in this county it can be put down
as idle talk
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-06-01
;PropGrty for Sale
Money to Lend!

1st-Fine farm, 1S0 acres, lies we'll, some
timber, 5 springs, good orchard,
Sroom brick dwelling, barn: l mile
to station; miles of Staunton.
Price $1,000.
2nd-22O acres, Rockbridge county, miles
of station. IS acres meadow, 60 acres
timber, 2 streams, orchard, 7-room
dwelling, stable. $3.50.
3rd-Anxious to sell l22 acre farm 4 miles
of city, some meadow land. IL acres
of timber, frame dwelling, stable,
some fruit. $4,000.
4th-864 acres. 4! miles of city, fine section
tcleared, good grass land; timber,
consisting of hickory and oak Ex-
anime this at $50 per acre
5th-Attractive little home. on suburbs of
city, frame cottage style dwelling.
acres of land. $1,000.
6th-9S acres, a miles of city, Immediate
ly on public road, some fruit, small
dwelling. stable, &c, To sell at once
owner might consider 81, $50.
WE have large list of city and county
property we will be glad to send to
apv address
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-06-01

1t is pleasant to note that the Staun-
t on Daily News is enjoying a lucid
PERIOD" though no one can predict
when it's next paroxysm of Female
Physician will come on. The News
b as many womanly qualities.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-06-01

That man Otisin charge of our army
in the Philippines must be as change
able as the winds. One day he says
peace is near at hand and that the T iii
pinos have been routed, and yet before
the ink is dry On that message another
comes calling for additional troops.
Why don't the government let the
people know the exact situation and
relieve them of this terrible suspense :?
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-06-01

Even the presence of Republican,
president in old Rockingham failed to
have any effect on the voters. They
seemed to be ''sot in their ways" and
all eloquence and persuasive language
could not move them.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-06-01

Between the two-the Rockingham
Register, Democrat, and the Spirit Of
the Valley, Republican-it is hard to
decide which is the happiest over last
Thursdays election.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-06-01

The Board of Trade of Hinton, w.
Va. is longing for an opportunity to
get at the Board of Trade of COving
ton, Va, when it will reduce said body
to Pulp.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-06-01

The election in Rockingham result
ed in complete victory for the Demo
Gratis, only two Republicans meeting
with success and one of them to be a
supervisor and the other commits
sioner of the revenue. This magnifi
cent overthrow Of Republicanism il
our sister county rej01ces US exceeding
ly, and to our contemporary, the Reg
lister, to whom much of the credit is
due, We extend the glad hand and send
congratulations.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-06-01

The Daily News has appointed it
self the manager of all of our public
institutions as well as many other
matters State and National. With the
exception of it's own affairs, it seems
particularly gifted in this line.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-06-01

The peace jubilee in Washington is
reported as being failure. How
could it be otherwise when it was well
known that our soldiers at that very
ii me were fighting in the Philippines.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-06-01

Tn the Clerks Office of the Court Of Hust-
I ings for the City Of Staunton, Va, May
II, 1889.
Joseph Rranson,
VS..
Robert BoXleys Admir- &C.
By decree entere in this cause on the 9Th
day of May, 1899, it was adiudged, ordered
and decreed that process issue against
Michael Boxley, John Boxley and
Arthur Venable, returnable to the first
day OF the July term, next, of said
court. requiring them to appear and do what
is necessary to protect their interests in this
suit, the object of which is to subject the
interest of Robert Boxley. decd, in lot of
ground on Baptist Alley in the city of Staun-
ton, known as No. Gil, to the payment of the
plaintiffs claim for $2065, with interest and
costs.
And it appearing by affidavit filed that
Michael BoXIey is a non resident of the
State of Virginia, he is hereby summoned to
appear before said court on the first day of
the July term next, and do what is neces-
sary to protect his interest in this cause
Teste,
NEWTON ARGENBRIGHT, Clerk.
y. >. w. barnes. p. q. may 1S-4ts
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-06-01

With proper effort the Valley Her
aid may be able at the expiration of 80
days to find itself recalling that there
was a MAY Conference" To cause
anyone else to do go would be super
human.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-06-01

Senatorial flowers do not bloom as
well in May as was at one time sup
posed This year the season is very
backward.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-06-01

O2T.-Having lost or misiaid Certificate
T. No 81. for one share of IL e capital
stock of the Ba,k of Ruena i>fa. issued
t., me- on the 18th day of June, 1891 Notice
is hereby gwen that l shall apply for a
new certificate afte- due publication here.
of as required by law.
mayIS4t EDMUND BERKELEY.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-06-01

Those who have either never heard
of the MAY Conference or if having
heard of it, cannot recall its cause or
effect have suffered no loss.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-06-01

Among the volunteers who Served
during the war, and who have been ap-
pointed as first lieutenants in the
Marine Corps, are j ohm F. McGill and
E. f. Ritlenhouse. both of Virginia.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-06-01

In less than twelve months-and
twelve months is a short time-the
State Committees of the Democratic
and Republican parties of Virginia will
be looking around for a suitable place
for holding State Conventions. As
Staunton is the best city III the State
and has the best hall for such gather
ings we respectfully refer this matter
to the Citizens League for considera-
ton. We want the conventions.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-06-01

Senator Martin has withstoOd the
shock of the MAY Conference" but
at last accounts the conference itself
was not so fortunate.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-06-01

A bass was caught near Hinton, w.
Va, in the waters Of the Greenbrier
last week, which measured four inches
in length, and weighed several ounces.
This was remarkable catch so early
in the season and gives great hope TO
those who helped drive the Pulp mill
away.