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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-23
FILlPIN0s FULL OF FIGHT.
Natives UndIsmay ed BY the Result Of the
Election.

-
A War Department official was this
morning authority for the statement
that when General Macarthur arrived |
at Cavite yesterday on board the
Brooklyn, after an inspection of Sublg
Bay, he found curt despatch from
Washington awaiting him. The mes
sage was forwarded on Friday last by
Adjutant General Corbin, by order of
the President, and reprimanded the
Commander Of the Department of the
Philippines for his dilatory tactics and
ordered him to begin at once an active
campaign against the insurgents so
that the war might be stamped out.
General Corbin received q reply to
the message today and is alleged to be
some what put out over the contents.
In the cablegram General Macarthur
defends his course of action and points
to the daily lists of casualties as an
evidence of his active campaign. 1t is
also acknowledged that the inurgents
are stronger today than ever before
and that the United States cannot
hope to successfully contend with the
opposing forces unless heavy re- enforce
ments are sent at once.
General Macarthur further states
that the news of the result of the cleo
lions IN the United States has had no
effect on the natives, save to inspire
them with greater activity, and that
the outlook promises no speedy end to
hostilities. He claims that he has scat
tered his forces over an enormous area
and when his gallant soldiers have
cleared one district and entered anoth-
er they are continually harsssed, van
and flank, and have neither rest nor
safety at any time.
General Bates is daily meeting over
whelming forces, the despatch states,
General Hare is attack ed at every move
in Martinique, and General Grant is
endeavoring to cut bis way to safety
only thirty miles north of Manila,
which has always been considered
paciied territory. The American
losses in three days are given as twen-
ty-three privates and one officer killed
and eleven privates wounded.
In his report on his inspection of SD
big Bay and adjacent territory, Gen
eral Macarthur states that the troops
are in very unhealthy and unsatis
| factory condition, and asks that they
be removed to better quarters.
The entire Thirty-ninth Infantry,
which was stationed at laguna de Bay,
is reported to be in a demoralized coz
dition through illness and constant
fighting. 1t is recommended that the
command be allowed to proceed to
Taal to recuperate. In this event it
is believed the FilipinOs will again
seize the territory, and the labor of a
year will be undOne.
Adjutant General COrbin Immediate
lily forwarded the General Macarthur
message to the President.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-23
vIruInia News.

Mr.. Howard T. Carper. prominent
young contractor of Fincastle. dropped
dead on the street there Monday.
Hon. J. E. Booker. of Suffolk, a for
mer member of the legislature and edi-
tor of the Suffolk Herald, was paralyzed
on Monday.
Judge Loving, of Nelson county, has
ordered local option election Is every
district in the county. The fight, it
is said, will be q warm one. January
II, is the day of election.
On Monday Gov. Tyler approved
the conditional pardon of Frank Bnrk-
man, native of Baltimore, who had
served twenty years Of thirty six
year sentence for the murder in King
George county in 1882 of Captain Ed
wards and negro mate. on a boat on
which Burkman was employed. The
case hung fire in the courts for a long
time, and was of much interest while
it was in progress. Burkman had been
a model prisoner and being in wretch
ed health and having served over half
of his term, excited the sympathy OF
the Governor and the Board.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-23
CALLS EXTRA SESSION.
Wednesday. January %. 1901, the Date
Of Meetinq.

WEDNESDAY, January rs iSVI, the Uate
Of Meeting.
Governor Tyler issued a proclamation
Saturday, calling the General Assem-
bly, to meet in extraordinary session at
noon. on Wednesday, January %, 1901.
The proclamation is as follows:
commonwealth of Virginia,
Executive Office,
Richmond. Va, Nov. II, 1900.
''Under the authority vested in me
by the Constitution of Virginia, and in
accordance with what believe to be
the wishes of a majority of the people
OF the State. manifested by the public
utterance of their representatives and
by the press; Heretofore,
II. ]. Hoge Tyler, Governor Of the
Commonwealth of Virginia. do hereby
summon the members Of the Senate
and House of Delegates. constituting
the General Assembly of Virginia, to
meet in extra session In their respec-
tive chambers in the capitol, at Rich
mond, at IL O'Clock noon. on Wednes-
day, the 23rd day of January, 1901.
"In testimony whereof have hereunto
set my hand, and caused the seal OF
the Commonwealth to be affixed, at
Richmond, this. the 18th day of No
vember, 1900, and in the 125th year of
the Commonwealth.
81. HOGE TYLER.
By the Governor:
j. T. LAwLESs,
Secretary of the Commonwealth. "
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-23
BIG FIRE At PHILIPPI, W. VA.
Large Part OF Business Quarter De-
stroyed-Loss. 100000.

SssSJo~ sVcCs viOV5VVVs
AT o'clock Saturday morning fire
broke out in the Valley Hotel at Phil
lippi. W. Va, and destroyed large
portion of the business area of the city
The fire is supposed to have originated
from a defective lue III the hotel. The
loss will approximate 100000.
The heaviest losers are Grim & Bos
worth, hotel, $4,000 no insurance;
Mrs. L. E Heatherly. dwelling. SIS, 900,
insured; Republican Office, $1,000, in
sured; D. ]. Taft's store and dwelling
S., 900, insured; Lewis Wilson, dwell
ling, $4,000. insured; j. M. Woodford,
Office building, So, 900, insured; E IL.
Grim & Co., clothing and building, 81,
500, Insured; G. E. Grant & Brother,
dwelling $4,000, insured; Plalndealer,
$4,000. no insurance; M. F. Hall, store,
S., 1000. insured; Methodist Episcopal
church, South, $4,000, no insurance;
W. o. Davis, druggist. $4,000. insured
Mrs. J. W. Gamer, store building,
81, 500, insured.
There are many smaller losses of ST.
900 or under. The losses above the in
surance are great. w. G.. Keys was
the only fireman injured to any extent.
He will recover. Estimates have been
asked already for new brick structures
to replaced those burned.
The two newspapers destroyed will
issue next week, as usual. and be print
ed in the Democrat office.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-23
The Eminent Kidney
and Bladder Specialist.

There is disease prevailing in this
country most dangerous because so decep-
tive. Many sudden deaths are caused by
it-heart disease, pneumonia, heart failure
or apoplexy are often the result Of kidney
disease. If kidney trouble is allowed to ad-
vance the kidney poisoned blood will attack
the vital organs, or the kidneys themselves
break down and waste away cell by cell.
Then the richness of the blood-the albumen
leaks out and the sufferer has Bright's
Disease, the worst form Of kidney trouble.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-ROot the new dis
covery is the true specific for kidney. bladder
and urinary troubles. 1t has cured thousands
of apparently hopeless cases, after all other
efforts have failed. At druggists in fifty-cent
and dollar sizes. A sample bottle sent free
by mail, also book telling about Swamp
Root and its wonderful cures. Address
DR.. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y. and
mention this paper.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-23
Her Old Slaves Faithful.

Manassas, Nov. 20.-Miss Ann Baird
Is dead at her home in the upper part
of this county, at the advanced age of
ninety years. Miss Baird was perhaps
the only STAKEHOLDER in this country
whose slaves remained with her after
the war until now.
With but two exceptions her negroes
chung to her faithfully, held by no 9th
er bond than that of affection and
gratitude. and receiving no fixed COM
pensation but the necessaries of life,
for thirty-five years after their eman-
cipation.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-23
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion Of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an intiamed con-
ditiOn of the mucous lining of the Eus-
tachian Tube. When this tube gets in
famed you have rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing. and when it is entire
ly closed deafness is the result, and I'M
less the Inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored to it's normal con-
dition, hearing will be destroyed for
ever; nine cases out of ten are caused
by catarrh, which is nothing but an in.
famed condition Of the mucous sur
faces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case of deafness (caused by ca
tarrh) that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free.
F. }. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo, O..
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
HALLS Family Pills are the best.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-23
Assistant Inspectors Appolnted.

The following appointments of As
sistant inspectors for the Grand Camp
of Virginia for the several congress
sional districts of the State have been
made by INSPECTOR General 7. G. Nor
ton.
First District-Judge j. G. Ewell,
Lancaster county.
Second district-Capt. w. B. Browne.
Norfolk.
Third distribution. John Lamb,
Richmond.
Fourth district-Capt. Carter r.
Bishop, Petersburg.
Fifth district-Hon. Harry Wooding,
Danville.
Sixth district-Capt. G. c. Talia-
ferro, Roanoke.
Seventh district-Col. R. d. Funk
houser, Shenandoah county.
Eighth district-Capt. W. A. Hill,
Madison county.
Ninth district-Capt. J. R. Miller,
Pulaski.
Tenth district-Capt. J. Scott.MOore,
Lexington.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-23
AlbemarIe Horse Show.

The Albemarle Horse Show Asso.
citation has been chartered by the Cir
cult Court. and is now negotiating for
suitable grounds to hold their exhibit
tions. The officers of the company are
J. T. .HoxalI. president; G. q. Moore,
first vice president; E. w. Scott. Sec
ond vice-president; Arthur B. Han
cock, third vice president; John l..
Cochran, secretary and treasurer.
These officers ex- officio and Murray
Bocock, L. e. Watts. J. B. Andrews,
]. M. Cochran, Cary R. Randolph, 3.
B. Woods, A. D. Payne, ]. A. Lane,
E. M. Magruder, and J. Z. Gleason
the directors.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-23
APPROPRIATE MATTER SETTLED.
Agreement With Carnegie and Bethlehem
Companies.


Secretary Long has announced the
conclusion of the long controversy over
the price of armor-plate for naval yes
sells, and an agreement with the Car
negie Company and Bethlehem Com
pany for Krupp armor at 1920 ton,
with the possible addition of royalty,
less fees. making the maximum price
$455.52 ton.
The amount of armor involved is
the largest ever placed at one time by
the government, and is said to equal
all the armor purchased by the gov
eminent up to 1896. 1t covers the
armor for seventeen ships now in vari
Gus stages of construction, including
eight battleships. six armored cruisers.
aAd three protected cruisers.
The following official statement was
given out concerning the agreement.
1.-THE Navy Department has come to
an agreement with the Carnegie and
Bethlehem companies for Krupp armor
of the first class, amounting to 24,95O
tons. at 1920 ton. The Krupp pro-
cess involves the Harvey patent, the
validity of which is now under consid-
GRAFTON by the courts. and it is further
agreed that the government will as
sumo, in addition, any liability for the
Krupp process, not exceeding s5, or
$24. 80. ton. for Krupp royalty, and
not exceeding the United States license
of $11.2O for Harvey royalty. The
maximum price to the government is
therefore $55. So ton, subject to dimi.
mutton in case of any reduction in the
foregoing royalties.
1.-THE bid of these companies for this
class Of armor was $500, and the price
originally asked $685.
The armor contract covers not only
the "a, $50 tons specified in the official
statement, but also some 10000 tons
of armor of the second and third class,
which has not been in controversy. but
has been dependent upon the disposal
of the first-class armor. The entire
amount. approximately $4,000 tons, is
now make available.
New specifications have been prepar-
ed by the Navy Department, showing
in detail the tests, times of delivery,
etc. There is some change in the
classification, but in the main features
the specifications are as they were
when the last bids were made"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-23

Much kind advice is now given to
the d Democrats to steer clear in future
of Populism. As between Populists
and Royalists we prefer the former.
The men who composed the armies OF
the Revolution were called all such
names as these, but the names never
changed the character of the men.
They were patriots just the same.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-23

Mr.. Don M. Dickinson and the other
boiling Democrats are suggesting that
the party be reorganized. Mr.. Dick
inson and his gang of deserters will do
well to let the process of recognizing.
like charity, begin at home.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-23
Notice to Tax-Pavers.

Notice is hereby given that the State
taxes for the year 1900 are now due and
ready for collection. All persons failing
to pay by December LIST. 1900 will be
charged FIVE PER CENT Additional and
their tickets turned over to the deputy
treasurer for immediate collection.
ARISTA HOGE. Treasurer
nov 23-2t City of Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-23

DIR. Daniel G. Gilman, who for near
ly twenty-five years has been president
of the Johns Hopkins Univers1ty--in
fact, it's first and only president-has
signified his intention of resigning that
position and retiring to private life.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-23

Gen. Otis is now stationed at Chics-
20. 10 the average mind there was
enough wind there before this Old
Bonas was added. Chicago is now
without doubt the Cave Of Acolus.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-23

Before the expiration of four years
the Republicans will have as much as
they can attend to in arranging the
issues for themselves, without attend
ing to Democratic affairs.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-23

Mr.. Vest is said to have remarked
that BRYAN is dead. The remark lacks
originality; but Mr.. Bryan might re-
tort by saying that Mr.. Vest is nearly
so, and come near the truth.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-23

When Mr.. Grover Cleveland and Mr..
Don M. Dickinson become leaders in
the Democratic party under process
of reorganization or otherwise, it will
afford us pleasure to bow ourselves out.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-23

Col. r. T. Hubbard, it is reported,
will contest Mr.. Floods election. We
would advise this course if the Colonel
ever expects to land in Congress from
Virginia.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-23

1t is worthy of comment that all the
real Democrats are silent as to the
party 3 future, while the deserters are
fecund with suggestions and wise
plans.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-23

Dressed beef was raised one cent per
pound by the meat trust last week,
but the price of cattle belonging to the
farmer was, if anything. lowered.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-23

One essential feature in the reor-
panization of any army is to shoot the
deserters. This seems cruel possibly,
but we suggest it to the Democratic
party.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-23

We begin to wonder whether the
firm of w. L. Strong & Co. see the
promised prosperity in the Mckinley
triumph.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-23

The election returns in Kentucky
are said to have cut off the last ray OF
hope for the escape of the Goebel MUIR
derers Maybe they might gnaw out.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-23

The dose of Philippine war now TO
be administered to the country Will
have an additional amount OF tartar
emetic in 1t.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-23

WANTED.-Salesmen to sell Lubricat-
" ing Oils, Greases, Betting and Spec
ialtieS to threshermen, on commission.
Good goods and liberal proposition. Ad
dress giving references, The Howard Oil
u Grease Co., Cleveland, Ohio. IL 90 1t*
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-23

VIRGINIA, tO-wit:-In the Clerks ONCE
of the Circuit Court OF Augusta county
the 9Th day of Nov. 1900.
Sarah Catherine Fisher, who was
Sarah Catherine Shifflett, PLAINTIFF
vs..
B. F. Shifflett, Daniel Shiff1ett,
John T. Shiff1ett., George w. Shifiett
and - Shifilett. daughter Of B.
F. Shiffiett, decd, whose christian
name Is unknown, heirs at-laW of
B. F. Shifhett. decd, Defendants.
In Chanoery.
The object of this suit is to enforce the
lien of plaintiffs judgment and subject
the real estate Of which B. r Hhifaett died
seized and possessed. to sale for the satIs-
faction OF, the plaintiffs judgment. and
the other judgments binding the real es-
tate OF the said B. F. Shifhett. deed.
And 1t appearing by affidavit fled that
the defendants Daniel Shifflett. John T.
Shifflett, George w. Shifiett. and--
Shifflett. daughter Of B. F. 6hifiaett,
Decd, whose christian name u unknown,
are non-residents of the State of Virginia,
1t is ordered that they do seyerslly appear
here within fifteen days after due publ.
cation of this order and do what u neces-
sary to protect their interest In this SUIT.
JOS B. Woodward, clerk.
j., ISL. & r. Bumgardner, pq. nov1s-4t
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-23

MANTED.-A woman to act as house.
W keeper, must have more than one
reference. Mast be good Christian wo-
man. My family is compOsee of three
small children and myself.
E. E. HUMAN,
nov 2-4t Clifton Forge, Va,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-23
NEW ADvERTIsEMENTs.

am AcRcc grazing land on Blue
OOO VOis.S Ridge at SIS per acre.
If you handle stock this property you
should examine at once. Fine water;
small dwelling; 400 fruit trees.
McILHANY & HILLARY,
nov 23-4t Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-23

Plckings must be good when a seat
on the New York Stock Exchange sells
for $47, 500.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-23
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 90.

We notice a few Mex inley supporters
who look as lean and hungry as they
did before they voted themselves rich.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-23
Telephone In Office connects with all
city and county lines.

Entered at the Postot5ce at Stanton
Va. as second class mail matter.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-23

In order to avoid delays, on account OF
personal absence, letters and all commune
cations for THE SPECTATOR should not he
addressed to any individual connected with
the ONCE. but simply to THE SPECTATOR.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-23

Lace Curtains and Curtain Material
at a Great Sacrifice.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-23
DRY GOODS AT COST
Read Carefully Items Quoted Below:

To be sold while they last-Amoskeag
Ginghams sc per yard.
heavy Sheeting 4fc per yard.
"A fine Bleached Cotton, worth SC, for
&c per yard.
Canton Flannel, heavy, worth 1Oc and
124c, for tic per yard.
Yard wide Percales, worth 10 and
12ac, for n and &c.
Standard Calicos, worth 6 and &c, for
44c per yard.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-23

Issued every Friday morning by
r. s. TURK, Editor and Proprietor,
East Main Street........ Staunton. va.
A. s. MORTON, Business Manager.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-23

Sold by Druggists, 75c.
HALLS Family Pills are the best.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-15

NEW YORK. Aug. 14--A dispatch to
the Tribune from London says:
No more particulars have been pub
lshed concerning the Pretoria plot to
kidnap Lord Roberts and It Is now be-
lleved that II win turn out to be rather
a trivial affair. The mere fact. as an
nounced by the commander-ln-chief,
that all persons concerned had already
been arrested. would seem to indicate
that the conspiracy could not have had
very wide ramiAcations. The proba-
bllity is that it was wild scheme got
up by knot OF adventures in Pre-
toria without consultation with any in
fiuential BOer leaders.
De Wet is embarrassing to make his
way across the country to the south Of
johannesburg, but his road is barred
by Smith-Dorrien In front while both
Lord Kitchener and Lord Methuen are
attaching lirn- from the rear
The retreat OF General Darlington
from Zeerust to Mafeking would seem
to show that the hold Of the British on
the West Transvaal is still very inse-
cure. General Darlington appears to
have sustained check and TO have
been compelled to retire in order to
wait till further reinforcements reach
him from Rhodesia.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-15

WASHINGTON. Aug. l4-At the
close of the official day at the state
department the following announce
ment was bulletine.i'
"The department of state announces
that a message from Minister Conger
has been received. but Of uncertain date
and not in reply to the telegram sent
him August Sth. 1t win not be made
public"
Conger's message was received in
Washington shortly before noon. COM
ing first to the Chinese minister by the
route through Chinese officials. It was
in American cipher without date and
signed with the minister's name.
Throughout the afternoon the state
department maintained an unaccounta-
BILE retioence concerning the subject,
declining to admit that a message was
in hand. The suspense was cleared up
at o'clock by the above announcement.
It was stated authoritatively that the
dispatch showed neither better nor
worse condition on the part Of the le-
gationers at Rekin.
Throughout the day word was anx-
iously awaited from General Chaffee, as
to the development of the military
situation near Pellin. but not a word
came, The last heard from Chaffee he
was at Ho 81 WI and must now be
very near Pekin unless events have
occurred to delay the advance.
1t was stated by an official who has
lived at Pekin that nothing short OF the
heaviest artillery could make any i'm
preston upon the walls of the Imper-
Ial city. He said that light artillery
would be Of no avail and the advance
Of the Aging column even up TO the
walls OF the city could effect little II
a stubborn defense DO determined upon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-15
SUMMERS GETS AN OFFICE,
Elected Second Vice President Of the
National Association Of the
Army of the Philippines.

DENVER. Aug. l+-At today's busi-
ness meeting Of Philippine veterans, a
constitution was adopted. The name Of
the society is TO be the National Asso-
citation cf the Army OF the Philippines.
Annual meetings are to be held Au-
gust 49, The discussion OF political
t. pics at any meeting is forbidden.
The following were among the Of
floers elected: President, General Fran
els V. Green. OF New York; first vice.
president. General Irving Hale, Of Col
orado; second vice-presldent, General
owen Summers, of Oregon.