davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-10
Paragraphs from Highland

G. e. Thompson, of Staunton, is with
US again.
Fl. H. Seybert was in town the other
day with a farm wagon, the hind
wheels of which were used in Stonewall
Jackson's wagon train. They have
been in constant use on the farm since
the war and are yet in very good con-
dition.
The Spring Run school house, in
Crabbottom, which, it is said, was the
best school building in the county, was
burned to ths ground Monday evening,
the fire starting from a defective flue,
while school was in session. The desks,
other furniture and windows were
saved by the teachers and pupils. The
building cost 81, 800, and was not In
sured. Messrs. G. Lee and Pinckney
Chew were the teachers.
at a meeting of the Board of Super
visors on the 2Sth ult., Ruckman,
Kramar & Co. were contracted with to
remove one of the best pauper houses
at the poor farm to a more suitable
location, and to build new, room
house for paupers. The old resident
tenant house being in very delapida-
ted condition, the board decided to
build new one in early spring, and
for the purpose of making plans and
specifications for tie building G. Wi
mer, S. w. Sterrett and G. Lee Chew
were appointed.-Highland Recorder.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-10
Oh, How Funny.

1t was noticed on Tuesday when the
president was here that Colonel Chas.
Il. O'Ferrall received most cordial
greeting from the people wherever be
appeared. His dignified course since
1896 has won for him many friends. 1t
is not infrequent now to hear those
who were foremost in abusing the then
governor of the state for his refusal to
support Bryan to say they admire him
for his courage and for declining to do
what he honestly believed to be wrong
Richmond letter in Petersburg In
dex-Appeal.
Tut, tut, tut. How could he believe
it to be wrong when he bOasted about
voting for the dreaded thing seven times
in one day. Fan US while we faint.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-10
vIRGINIAN's NEW LIFE.
Convict Tom Clark Communicable At
torney In Western Town.

1t is stated here that Thomas j
Clark. one of the principals in the eel
ebrated Clark Moffett tragedy at Dan
Vile, and the slayer of Moffett, who
afterwards served year term in the
penitentiary, is Commonwealth At
torney of leading town in the State
Of Kansas, says the Richmond Leader.
The information comes direct from a
gentleman in whose neighborhood
Clark was raised, and who labored in
dustriously to seek a pardon for the
prisoner, whom he contended was jus
tifiable in the killing.
Clark left the penitentiary less than
two years ago. On regalning his free
dom be went to his home in Pittsylva-
mia county. Afterwards lie drifted
out west. where he appears to have
conducted himself in such a way as to
win the favor of the people. His cleo
tion as Commonwealth Attorney in
the Kansas town indicates the progress
he must have made into the conf
dence of the people of the place after
locating there.
1t is not known whether Clark is
going under his own or some other
name. He is said to have grown a very
heavy. long black mustache, which
would considerably alter his appear
ance.
During his confinement at the pen
itentiary, Clark always contended that
he was justifiable in killing Moffett.
Whether that were true or otherwise,
is another question.
Rev. John r. Moffett Was a Baptist
minister in the town of Neapolis, now
a part of Danville, and Clark was a
Danville lawyer. A temperancecrusade
was inaugurated, and Moffett's paper
became the temperanceOrgan. There
were bitter exchanges between the men,
Clark replying through the columns
of the Danville Register. One night
Clark laid in wait and shot MOffett on
the main street of the town. Clark |
contended that be acted in selfdefense.
Moffett's dying declaration was that !
Clark waylaid him and shot him with |
)ut warning. The tragedy created a
sensation throughout the
State. Moffett's g congregation erected
| church and named it in honor Of their
ate pastor, whom they regarded as a
martyr to the cause of temperance.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-10

The Stomach of Man is subject to a
dozen such common but painful aff1ic
tions as cramps, cholera morbus, and
dysentery, that, by neglect, may be
made chronic and dangerous. The
best, handiest, surest, and quickest
remedy is Pain-Killer, medicine
which has been tried for more than a
half of century and never failed to
give relief. Avoid substitutes, there
is but one Pain-Killer, Perry Davis.
Price 25c and SOC.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-10
Pension Commissioner Evans Declines

Quite a stir was caused in political
circles in Knoxville, Tenn. when As
sistant District Attorney Lee Brock
announced that he had received let.
ter from Pension Commissioner H..
Clay Evans in regard to the story that
he had been offered the governor gen.
eralship of Cuba by the administration
providing he would resign as Pension
Commissioner.
In the letter Commissioner Evans
stated that he positively refused the
offer; that be was doing his duty aud
was not to be intimidated or ''exchang-
ed" He stated, further. that if he
should be exchanged for doing his duty
in the Pension Office aud sent to Cuba
that he might be exchanged there also.
The news has caused sensation there.
Evans is being mentioned in connec-
tion with the next gubernatorial race.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-10
A Home for SehleY.

Active measures for raising funds to
purchase home for Admiral Schley
were taken at meeting Of the Advis'
ory Committee having the matter in
charge held in Washington. District
Commissioner Ross was selected as
permanent chairman of the Fund Com
mittee, and committe to devise ways
and means to best attain the object
sought for was appointed. Many offers
to contribute have already been receiv-
ed by those interested in the matter.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-10
Illustrated in the First Baptist
Church Of Petersburg.
STRANGERS SAD PLIGHT.
Stricken Down While at Worship,
But Was Taken Care 0f--Con-
gregation Responded Literally to
the Appeal of the Pastor.

A Petersburg dispatch says A very
touching and beautiful incident, illus.
trating the Christianity which is pure
and undef1led, occurred at the First
Baptist church of this city Sunday
morning. Just as Dr. Battle was about
to begin his sermon to the large and
fashionable congregation, a stranger
rather poorly clad was seen to rise
from his seat and stagger towards the
door.
The effort was of no avail and he fell
prone in the aisle of the church. A
number of gentlemen tenderly lifted
the now unconscious man from the
floor and bore him to the lecture room
of the church. Fortunately skillful
and tender-hearted physician was pres
ent to minister to his needs, and from
the physician a note was soon sent to
the pulpit. The preacher at this time
simply said the stranger had tainted
and was better; but there was more.
The note told in brief sad story; an
identification card had been found on
the man, giving his name and the place
he was trying to reach, said he was
Christian and asked that in the event
of sudden death Christian sympathy
might secure for him Christian burial.
DR.. Battle preached his sermon with
even more than his usual effective
ness, and at it's close, while the con-
was singing the last hymn.
walked down to the seat of the physic-
ian, who had returned, and for few
moments engaged him in earnest con-
versation. The hymn was concluded,
and the preacher stood again before
the congregation. He was visibly
and each word that fell from
his lips went straight to the heart.
''Have you read In His Steps,? ?' be-
gan DIR. Battle. Then be told how a
similar incident, according to Mr..
wonderful story had tested
the Christianity of wealthy and fash
Ionable church and made the applica-
tion. Said the stranger was destitute
and had suffered an accident from the
effect of which he was liable to die at
any time-had walked to Petersburg
from the North and was trying to reach
friends in Southern State. AS the
Doctor spoke in tender pleading words,
tears came to many eyes. Then he
exclaimed:
WHO was it said, I was a stranger
and ye took me in ?'' He asked for
enough money to buy the stranger a
ticket to his friends as free-will Of
fering from the congregation.
1t was a beautiful sight, that stream
of men and women (some of them them
selves strangers in the city, going for
ward to deposit their contributions un-
til religion (the religion the world
needs) rained silver shower on the
marble of the table.
The stranger was made comforta ble
at hotel. To-day ticket was pur-
chased for him to his destination and |
enough money placed in bis hands to
make MIN comfortabl until he should |
reach his friends.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-10
Bought a Milling Outfit.

Mr.. J. Scott FunkhOuser of the
American Steel Cut Pure Food and
Cereal Company, of Staunton, was in
the city yesterday. While here he
purchased of Messrs. Andrews & FL.
som their mill and outfit, formerly
operated in this city under the name
of the "Charlottesville Milling and
Manufacturing Company" which he
will remove to Staunton. Mr.. Funk.
houser is one of Staunton's most en-
terprising young business men.-
Charlottesville Progress.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-10

The sale of stamps, postal cards, sc,
at the Richmond post Office for the past
four months shows an increase of
$7,976.3O over the corresponding period
of last year. The business of October
showed net gain of So, 1926 over the
same month of last year. This in
crease is in all probability due to es-
tablishmcnt of various sub-stations and
the general improvement in business.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-10
A HOT TIME IN THE KITCHEN.

The fork said the corkscrew was
crooked;
The remark made the flatiron sad;
The steel knife at once lost its temper,
And called the tea holder cad.
The tablespoon stood on it's mettle;
The kettle exhibited bile;
The stove grew hot at the discussion,
But the ice remained cool all the
while.
The way that the cabbage and lettuce
Kept their heads was something sub
lime;
The green's dared the soup to mix with
them,
And the latter, while it hadn't much
thyme,
Got so mad it boiled over--the fire
Felt put out, and started to cry:
The oven then roasted the turkey,
And the cook gave the grease spot
the lie.
The plate said the clock in the corner
Transacted it's business on tick,
And the plate. which for years had been
battered,
The clock said was full of old hick.
The salt said the cream should be
whipped,
The cinnamon laughed-in a rage,
The cream said the salt was too fresh,
And its friend wasn't thought to be
sage.
You'd not think thing that s so holey
AS the sieve would have mixed in
the fuss,
But it did, for it said that the butter
Was slippery sort of cuss.
No one knows how the row would
have ended,
Had not the cook, Maggie O'Dowd,
(Her work being done) closed the
kitchen,
And thusly shut up the whole crowd.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-10
N&NNNNNNNNN~
<NSSSS
80 NOTICE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
-AkkkkkAklAkLkkkkkkkilii

1 have sold my Shoe and Trunk
business to MR.. A. LEE KNOWLES,
who will continue at the old stand, 21
WEST MAIN STREET. / cordially com
mend him to the favorable considera-
tion ofsmy friends and former custom
ers. I desire, to return my hearty
thanks to the people of Stanton and
for the liberal patronage be-
slowed on me for the past ten years.
Respectfully,
G. G. BERRY.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-10
C00ooooC0o
Beg To Announce

Beg To Announce
To my many friends and the public
generally that l have bought out the
shoe and trunk business of G.. G. Berry,
2l West Main Street, and that l will
continue to conduct the same in the
most approved manner. l shall carry
a complete stock of Boots. Shoes and
Trunks, which will be sold at Bargain
Prices. To those who knew me and
have had business dealings with me it
is unnecessary to say that the greatest
pains will be taken to please my Gus
toners.
By strict attention to business, by
courteous attention and honest deal
ing, | hope to hold the custom of my
predecessor and to gain and hold my
full share of the city and the county's
trade.
Remember! l shall keep everything
the trade demands in Shoes. Boots and
Trunks. Your patronage is solicited.
Respectfully,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-10

SolaPD
s,y 40 pup ssDo anon anoqD hnDpuspguo9 W.v
saLIas ifpo 3ouaDo non II .ls1a'i no 10 A2ouosAsd
sui,s 'sdLDYo 10 ssf ,noqi,a 'sAsLsgs ol s'lapp
s,Y sIsgo Alsslf fsiutDldwo' 9tuoLv9 pup snoalsS
0ullno u, piloa sqi ~ uD,9saqG fnIsssoons ,soU
gu, ,qnop ,noY,,a pup DIaalsN s.sussl0 "a 'aps
-,asl fnEspuon fDqi 70 hs&sao9s.p nih0 Ylod oaaN
10 UNI M cs ssusSaD "a 'nin; Of moQm o,
mouy ,ou op anq 'uD,o,saqd iniys 10 lssunoo pun
so,apD o,,sy,pduas sYi sYH pinoss s1doSd AupW
'00lAPH e0!5 sss0Soo0 InyUNS
--s-s-s-s-s-s-s-s-s-s't
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-10
AT COST !!
o|0~e>O>o>N~O~nHA>

Is used generally as an incentive
to increase trade, and the pur-
chaser in most cases pay as
much a. usual, but in this in
stance "AT COST" is adopted
by us in the fullest meaning of
the phrase.
We have DE- cided to discontin-
ue the Book and Stationery bus
mess in Staunton by January
1st next if possible, and there
fore offer our
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-10
A Happy Woman.
happy woman-one
inspiration to others.

from female troubles" And vet there
ought to be and can be score of happy
women to one who is unhappy. Those
women whose lives are saddened by the
drains upon the system, by prolapsus, by
Irregularities, by headache, nervousness
and bearing down pains, can be restored to
happiness and health by Dr. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription, medicine that is be-
yond question the best in the world for
disorders of the womanly organs. Every
ailment that besets the girl, the bride and
the mother, between puberty and the ''turn
of life, " is cured by it. 1t keeps the pros
pective mother in a happy frame of mind,
and her good spirits are sure to be inner.
tied by the little one when it comes.
The medicine dealer who urges some
substitute for DR.. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription is thinking of the larger profit
he'll make and not of your best good.
Mrs. Orrin Stiles, of Downing Dunn Co., Wis,
1,ox-o Haa,~ s..ka.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-10

had one sick day. 1 have not had any womb
trouble since got up. 1 was not only surprised
myself but all Of my friends here are surprised
to see me so we'll"
For 81 one-cent stamps to pay postage,
DR.. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N Y, will send
you his famous 1908 page illustrated Com
mon Sense Medical Adviser, a book that
is easily worth $5 to any family. Cloth
binding 81 stamps.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-10
All the world loves a
whose smiles are an
We love the woman

we love luc WOuldu
who laughs, whether
she be in the house.
hold, behind the
counters in stores,
in the business office
or in society. The
happy woman, sad
to elate, is rare.
Where you find one,
~ you find a
* y score weigh
< 1l ed d o wn
. X with sick
IA ness, weak
N ness and woe
that r,rocaad
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-10

ever since my baby was
born in regard to what
your Favorite Prescrip-
ton has done for me. L
cannot praise it enough,
for I have not been as
well for five years as I
now am. In July last I
had a baby boy, weight
II pounds, and I was only
sick a short time, and
since I got up have not
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-06-05
THE REASONABLE DOUBT"
OConcluded from Pace d.

der that the jury acquitted these de
PENDANTS? Would you, Mr. Editor.
think you had been justly dealt with by
jury, if convicted of serious offence
upon the testimony of a single Chinese
laborer, whom the Deputy Attorney
General had admitted in his argument.
had lied in regard to important points
i'm the case?
AS to one of the defendants the test-
mony against him was confined to that
of one of such Cinnamon and a native
policeman, who had got so confused in
his testimony, that Mr.. Dole admitted
'he may have made a mistake"
As to four of the defendants the evil
dence was confined TO that of a single
white luna. who saw them among the
crowd of Japs with sticks after the fight
was over, but could not say that they
took any part in the fight. The evi-
dence showed that only a portion of the
Japs that went over to the Chinese
camp took part i'm the fight.
As long as we administer justice ac ;.
cording to the principles of the common
law of England, the burden will rest
upon the prosecution to prove guilt be-
yond a reasonable doubt, and in the ev-
ent of a failure so to do, the jury is
bound by their oath to acquit. This is
the case in nutshell. The testimony
of single witness and admitted liar,
does not prove a defendant guilty in the
eyes of any conscientious juryman.
The argument that because three
Cinnamon were killed and several more
injured, therefore you should convict
anybody whom the Government sees fl
to prosecute, irrespective of the evil
dence against him. and only for the
purpose of putting a damper on riots is
not one that will appeal to an intelli-
gent juror sworn to find verdict ac-
cording to the law and the evidence
The verdict of the jury in the riot case
was strictly according to the law and
the evidence, giving the defendants the
! benefit of the reasonable doubt A yer.
! dict of guilty could only have beer
| found on the principle salt them all or
general principles"
A. G. NJ. ROBERTSON.
! Honolulu, June 3, 1899
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-06-05
CRAFT-WILDER.
Announcement of the Marriage of
Two Popular Young People.

Horace j. Craft and Miss Helen *
Wilder were married May Is, at the
North Pacific Missionary Institute, by
the Rev. John Nua.
Although the wedding took place
nearly three weeks ago the announce
ment is just now made, the young cou-
pie having kept their secret well.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Craft are well
known. Mrs. Craft was born i'm the
Islands and is the daughtr of the late
S. G. Wilder. As Humane officer she
not only did excellent work but achiev-
ed international reputation. She has
hosts of friends.
Mr. Craft came here from Butte sew
eral months ago. He is manager foI
the Pacific Cycle d Manufacturing
Company, and has made himself well
known in the business community.
Mrs. Craft sailed by the Australia
and will spend the summer with
friends at Niles on the Eastern shore
of San Francisco Ilarbor. Many con
gratulations will go to her by the neXr
steamer, as many have been received
by her husband today since the an
nouncement of the marriage was
made.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-06-05
DEATH OF \ RACER.

Bobolink, Prince Cupid's fine racer,
is dead. The race last week with Sym
pathetic's Last was too much for the
coast horse. Bobolint was brought
to tne Islands about Q months ago. 4
record was expected from him on the
track next Monday.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-06-05
Races June 10, 1899

l.-BICNCLE RACE.
One Mile Handicap. f. O. Hall Sc
Sons Trophy.
2.-MAlDEN RACE.
One-half Mile Dash. 800 purse,
Cup.
Five-eighths Mile Dash; Hawaiian
breds. $50 added.
4.-KAPIOLANI PARK PURSE.
Three Minute, two in three; Harness.
$500.
5.-OCEANIC S. 5. CO.'S CUP.
Three-fourths Nile Dash; Hawaiian
bred. $3.50 added.
6.-ROSITA CHALLENGE CUP.
One Mile Dash; free for all. 5000 and
. $50 added If Angie AS record
N:4jH) is beaten.
7.-GENTLEMAN'S RACE.
One Mile Dash; harness. Owners to
drive; cup.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-06-05
Races June ID, 1899

BICYCLE RACE.
Two Mile Handicap Pacific Cycle &
Mfg. Co.'S trophy.
p UNION FEED co.
One-haf Mile Dash; free for all. $50
added. To be won twice.
IRWIN CUP.
One Mile Dash; Hawaiian bred $50
added. TO be won twice.
4.-KAMEHAMEHA PURSE.
Trotting and Pacing; free for all; two
in three; harness. $50 purse.
5.-WAIKAPU CUP.
Threefourths Mile Dash, free for all.
$50 to beat record.
6.-CRITERION CUP.
Trotting and Pacing; 2:24 class; two
in three; harness. $3.50 added
MAMA CUP.
Five-eighths Mile Dash; free for all.
$50 added.
S.-PRESlDENT'S CUP.
One and one-fourth Mile Dash; free
for all. $500 added TO be won
twice.
9.-GENTLEMAN'S RACE.
One Mile Dash; owners to drive, Cup.
All entries are to be made with the
Secretary before o'clock Wednesday,
June Z, 1899. Entrance fees to be 10
per cent of purse. unless otherwise
specified.
All races tO be run on trotted under
the rules of the California Jockey
Club and the National Trotting Assoc
citation.
All riders and drivers to appear in
colors.
At least 3 to enter and to start.
All horses are expected to start un-
less withdrawn by 0 o'clock a. IN. on
June o, 1899
General admission, so cents.
Grand stand (eXtra) so cents and 81.
Carriages INSIDE course), $3.50 each.
Quarter stretch badges, So
Per order COMMITTEES.
j. S. WALKER,
Secretary Hawaiian Jockey Club.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-06-05
CLARK COMMITTED

Charles Clark. whose return to Hilo
was mentioned in this paper some
days ago. was arrested i'm the Rainy
City on warrant of the first circuit
court and brought to Honolulu Sat
urday night. This morning he was
committed to the circuit court for
trial. Bail was fixed at $1,000.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-06-05
Facts About Health
1t is Easy to Keep Well If We
Know How
some Of the Conditions Necessary
to Perfect Health.

The Importance OF maintaining good
health is easily understood, and it is really
a simple matter il we take correct view
Of the conditions required. In perfect
health the stomach promptly digests food
and thus prepares nourishment. The
blood is employed to carry this nourish-
ment to the organs, nerves, muscles and
tissues which need it. The first great
essential for good health, therefore, Is
pure, rich blood. Now it is certainly q
fact that no medicine has sGch
A Record Of Cures
as Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1t is literally true
that there are hundreds OF people alive
and well today who would have been in
their graves had they not taken Hoods
Sarsaparilla. 1t is depended upon as a
family medicine and general regulator of
the system by tens of thousands OF people.
This is because Hoods Sarsaparilla makes
the blood pure. This is the secret OF it's
great success. Keep your system in good
health by keeping your blood pure with
Hoods Sarsaparilla, which absolutely
cures when other medicines fail.
al had pimples on my face and largo
boil on one hand. ] began taking Hood's
Sarsaparilla and after using three bottles
/ was cured" j. w. JOHNSON, 8 South
Broderick ST., San Francisco, Cal.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-06-05
separate rerdict from each Juror.



Millinery in city
They having people
They find that treated and frankly
They find that one full invested
find Spring patterns the
They find bought close therefore getting all dis
"a
They find that the millinery exceedingly beautiful and artistic
8. fin every goes fol fde
that quality the nothing but the best
the S placed in their
They find that the store the popular il the city
They find that the sap attention and intelligent
concerning the
They all the verdict that the whole business
the whole city,