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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-08-24
An Important Suit Won.

There was a very important suit de-
cided in Lewisburg, w. Va, last week
by which D. O'Connell. of Pocahontas
county, was decreed 100 shares of the
capital stock of the Cumberland Lum-
Der Company, estimated to be worth
from $15, 900 to. $40, OOO.-Staunton
Spectator.
Mr.. OConnell has many friends in
Staunton, who were delighted to learn
of his good fortune in this suit. He is
a prominent citizen of POcahontas
county. w. Va, and is the Republican
candidate for the Legislature from his
county with every prospect of a glori-
GUS yictory on the day of election. Col.
R. 8. Turk, of this city, was Mr.. OCon-
nell's attorney in the case above men,
toned. The colonel has an extensive
law practice in the Mountain State
Old Dominion Sun.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-08-24
state Council Friends Of Temperance

The annual convention of the State
council, Friends of Temperance of V1r-
ginia, at Raphine, was well attended.
Considerable work of interest to the
association was transacted, and re,
ports from the field showed advance
ment throughout the State. The fol-
lowing officers we're elected: President,
F. T. Snider. Rockbridge Bath; chap.
lain, T. D. Morrison, Monmouth; sec.
rotary, J. A. Parker, Raphine; cDnduc.
tor, w. H. Knick, Colllerstown; senti
mel, r. N. Dollins, Albemarle. The
district vice. presidents are as follows
R. M. Dollins, F. w. Morrison, ]. w
Berry and w. H. Brown.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-08-24
Leaped to His Death.

In Columbus, Ohio, at 2 O'Clock on
the afternoon Of Thursday last, the 9th
inst, Felix Mathews (.Phil. y Renick,
son of the late James 81. Renick, OF
Falling Spring, this county, leaped
from the dome of the State House, fall
ing on the stone floor be Ow, and was
instantly killed. The body was found
III little court at the base of the wind
ing stairway to the dome. In his pock
ct was found small account book, in
which he had addressed note to his
mother, requesting the burial OF his
BODY, and from which it appears that
he had long contemplated self destruc
ton. independent.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-08-24

The capture Of Pekin has been CON
frmed at last from American so6ruee
Gen. Adna R. Chaffee, commander Of
the United States forces In China, in
q dispatch dated August Is and receiv
ed by the War Department 10 Wash
ington last night. says: I'VE entered
the legation grounds at p. M. Tues
day with the Fourteenth In fantry and
! lights battery" Eight Americans,
headds, were wounded during the day &
Lightning
In Washington the date of General
ChAffees dispatch is regarded as an
error of transmission. ALI the other
accounts of the entry into Pekin agree
that it was on Wednesday, not Tues
day, as General Chaffee says. Admiral
Remey lin dispatch received by the
Navy Department, adds important de-
tails. He says information from Jap
anese sources is that the Empress
DowageFsis detained by Prince Yum
gedO in the inner city. which is being
bombarded by the allies" Chinese Of
ficials inv ashington have never heard
of prince Y ungedo, !" and it is inferred
that the correct name of the person
referred to is Yum Lu. commander.in-
chief of the Imperial Chinese forces.
who has strong pro-foreign inclina-
tions. 81
THE inner or forbidden city, which
is being bombarded, is sacred space,
where the Emperor and Empress
Dowager resided. If the allies damage
it the effect may be serious infiaming
the Chinese. WI Ting fang. Chinese
Minister in Washington, says be has
positive advices thxt the Emperor and
Empress are not in the forbidden city,
but have gone to Shen 81 province,
west of Pekin.
Germany will soon have 10000 SOL
diers in China, and is sending power
full fleet there. It is believed that she
il acting with Russia, and is preparing
for an International conflict.
It is stated in Washington that the
United States will not land troops at
Shanghai unless American life or prop
erty is threatened. The cruiser New
Orleans has arrived there, and her cap
tain can act in an emergency.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-08-24

Moffatts Greek, Aug. 21.-John A
OFT and sister, Miss Anna. WilliaE
Beard and sister, Miss Cora attended
fhe Rockbridge County Musical con
Eention at Oxford church last week.
Mrr. Mamie Turk and daughter
Mary Houston, are visiting friends il
Newport.
Miss Sallie Dudley, of FIT. defiance, ii
visiting friends in the New Providence
neighbOrhOod.
Rob't Lark, of Richmond. has return
ed home from visit to his sisters
Mrs. Henry Wright and Mrs. J. Alex.
Turk.
s. Miss Cecil TaliaferrO, who is sum
mering at ROckbridge Alum Springs
visited her father, Vim. Taliaferro,
last week.
W e are glad to report Grier r Smiley
slightly better from severe attack of
fever.
Miss Willie Lantz, one of the faculty
Of WOman's College, Frederick City,
Md, has been on visit to her sister,
Mrs. .Thos. NJ. Smiley.
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Beard spent
part of last week at Wilson g Springs.
Prof. liant and family have arrived
from Prince Edward county. Mr..
liant will again have charge of the
New Providence Academy. His pros
poets for good school are very en-
couraging4
W. Frank Berry. of Staunton. has
returned home from visit to his
mother, Mrs. Mary Berry.
Our farmers have been suffering from
q continued drought. corn is being cut
khOrt and blowing very much delayed.
Charles r. Berry and sister, Miss
johnnie are visiting relatives of the
DeerfieId ueighborhOOd,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-08-24
Items from Highland.

Mrs. E. V. Hook, of Fluvanna coun-
ty, is visiting Highland friends
Mrs. Lizzie Ogilvie, of Staunt0n, ar
rived here Tuesday and will spend
some time with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. T. III. Slaven.
Mr.. Adam Bumgardner, of Harrison
county, W. Va, is visiting the Gibsons
of Highland, who are his relatives. Mr..
Bumgardner is SO years of age, and he
made the trip by private conveyance
through Allegheny and Cheat noun
tains alone.
VIM. Boggs, Esq. and a representa-
tive of the B. & o. railroad company,
are in the county this week engaged in
ascertaining the character and extent
of our minerals, for a purpose with
which we are not acquainted. They
have prOspected on quite large scale
in Pendleton county.-Recorder.'
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-08-24
Astounded The Editor,

Editor 8. A. Brown. of Bennettsville, s.
c., was once immensely surprised. Through
long suffering from dyspepsia, he writes,
my wife was greatly run down. She had
no strength or vig0r and suffered great dis
tress from her stomach, but she tried Elec.
trio Bitters which helped her at once, and,
after using four bottles, she is entirely
we'll. can eat anything. It's grand tonic
and its gentle laxative qualities are splen.
did for torpid liver. For indigestion, loss
OF appetite, stomach and liver troubles it's
a positive, guaranteed cure. Only SOC at
B.F. Hughes drug store.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-08-24
A Card.

Miss Duval wishes to say to her pa
irons and friends that she has engaged
the, services of an accomplished Kin
dergarten and Primary teacher, who
comes well e equipped for her work hav
ing had three years. experience.
In the department of Physical Gull
ture and Gymnastics she will have q
graduate of the Durant School, Bos-
ton, and pupil of DR.. Sargent.
Each department will be supplied by
specialists. aug H-5ts
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-08-24
P0cah0ntas Items.

Mr.. Floyd w. Moore and Miss Fran
els r. Irvine were married on the 8th
inst.
Henry Paschal Williams and Miss
Matte H. McKeever were married on
the 18th Inst.
The new county road between Hun.
tersville and Marlinton has been opened
for travel for about two miles
Woodford Hutton, son of Col. Elhu
Hutton, who was dangerously wound
ed by man named G. P. Darlington
some time ago, is still in Baltimore
hospital.
Many large rattlesnakes have been
killed this dry weather. Ernest Dilley
a lad of 10 years killed one five feet in
length recently.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-08-24
Our Advertisers,

Jos. l.. Barth & Co., announce a re-
ductiOn of 20 per cent. on goods. They
have everything you need. Call and
see them il you want anything in their
line.
Supt. E. o. Peale notifies county
teachers when appointments will be
made and when the schools open.
Baker & Brown call attention to fer
tilizers and seeds, and to the large stock
Of farm implements which they carry.
Mr.. H. ID. Peck offers for sale a nice
carriage cheap. See ad. for price.
McH. Holiday Calls attention to his
shoes for little people.
McIlhany & Hllleary have ~, 500 to
lend on real estate.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-08-24
Strayed or Stolen.

Strayed or was stolen from the prem
Uses of Mr.. Jack Lewis in Nelson coun-
ty on August 18th, a black Patrick
Henry horse, years old, with white
band around right hind foot, and two
small white spots on left. He has
heavy main and tail and good carriage
A suitable reward will be gived for in.
formation leading to his recovery.
Address Mr.. JACK LEWIS,
Midway Mills,
Nelson Co., Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-08-24
Two Big Guns for the Grand Camp.

Senator Jno. W. Daniel has accepted
an invitation to address the grand
camp during its meeting here on the
10th and 18th October. Major Daniel g
address will be in behalf of the eterans,
aud Attorney General Montague's.
who is to speak on the same occasion
will be on behalf of the sons of vete
rams. These two speeches from two
OF the most gifted orators in Virginia,
promises to be the most notable fea-
ture in the Grand Camp.
CHAIRMAN OF Com.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-08-24
DEATHS DURING The WEEK
GUY B. KESTER.


Mr.. Guy b. Kester died very sudden
ly Oh Saturday morning at his home il
West End from heart failure, ageC
about "a years. On Friday Afternoon
he left his place Of business and remark
ed to his wife that he never felt better
10 his life. At about half past foul
bis wife waked by his heavy breathing
and called hun, but receiving no an
swer she lighted the lamp and fOunt
him unconscious, she aroused hi
mother who had been spending AOme
days with them. and applied restora,
tives, but without avail and he dice
in half an hour. Deceased was ma
tive of West Virginia, and was a soc
of Mr.. and Mrs. N. G. KeSter. For q
number of years he has been with the
American Stock Co., aud was one OF
the most popular employees in that e.
tablishment. Two years ago he mar
ried Miss Ellen Stack, who with he'll
infant daughter survives him. The
funeral took place on Sunday after.
noon from his late residence, the ser
vices being conducted by Rev.. Father
Frioli, of st. Frances church.
MRS. FANNIE GREAvER.
Mrs. Fannie Greaver, wife Of Henry
F. Greaver, died at the home of her
daughter, Mrs Il. s. Bailey in West
End on Saturday morning. aged Y
years, after an illness of one month
with typhoid fever. She, was an esti-
mable Christian lady and q member of
the United Brethren church, from
which her funeral took place on Sunday
afternoon. conducted by Rev. DIR. j.
M. Wells, of the Second Presbyterian
church. Deceased was born in Abe
marie county, but removed to the Ar
Dor Hill nelghborhood when a child
and resided there until about year
ago when she came to this city to re-
side with her daughter. Mrs. Greaver
is survived by her husband and ten
children-six daughters and-fOur sons
Capt. B. F. Greaver, w. II. Greaver
and J. A. Greaver, of Charlottesville,
and Capt. J. J. Greayer. of Clifton
Forge, Mrs. R. s. Bailey. Mrs. j. w.
Lovegrove and Mrs. A. Thornton, Of
this city. Mrs. Albert GreAver, of
Sny der, Mrs. J. w. Greaver and Mrs.
M. Trimble. of Clifton Forge, and by
IS grandchildren.
MISS MARGARET NICHE:
Miss Margaret R. Niche died In this
city on Friday afternoon. The funeral
took place Sunday morning from Trim
ity Episcopal church. the services be-
ing conducted by the rector. Rev. W.
@. Hullihen. Deceased was the last
child of the distinguished
lawyer, Thomas J. Niche. The 9th.
er children were Mrs. Caroline Robin
son, Mrs. Lalla Fletcher, Albert, Frank
and Thomas, who were killed in the
army, and Henry B.
formerly of this city. She had
a large family connection many of
whom were with her in her last hour.
MRS. FLORENCE B. ROBERTSON.
Mrs. Florence B. Robertson, wife of
Mr.. J. Newton Robertson. died on Sun
day night, after an illness OF two weeks
with typhoid fever, aged about 80 years.
Decease Is survived by her husband
and five chlldren-threed daughters and
two Sons She was a daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. j. Wesley Cooke, and the fu-'
neral took place from the residence OF
her parents on Tuesday afternoon at 3
o clock.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-08-24
They Struck it Rich.

1t was grand thing for this community
that such an enterprising firm as B. F.
Hughes secured the agency for DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, the won.
derful remedy that has startled the world
by its marvellous cures. The Juror of en-
thusiasm over 1t has doomed their business
as the demand for it is immense They
give Tree trial bottles to sufferers, and pos
lttvely guarantee it to cure coughs, colds
bronchitis. asthma. Group and all throat
and lung troubles. A trial proves its merit
Price SOC and 81 90.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-08-24
To Save Her Child

From frightful disagreement Mrs. Mamie
Galleger, of LaGrange. Ca, applied Buck
Inns Arnica Salve to great sores on her
head and face, ard writes its quick cure
exceeded all her hopes. 1t works wonders
in sores, bruises, skin eruptiOns, cuts,
burns, scalds and piles. 25c. Cure guar
anteed by B. F. Hughes, druggist.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-08-24
SPEAKING COURT DAY.
Judue Mann and Senator Glass to Speak

Judue Mann and Senator Class to Speak
Chairman Joseph Button, OF the Con-
gressional Committee of the Tenth
District, amour ces that Judge vii.
liam H. Mann, of Nottoway. and Sena
tor Carter Glass, editor OF the Lynch
burg News, will address the voters OF
Augusta next Monday, August 24tn
(conrt day. Both Of these gentlemen
are fine speakers and our people should
turn out to hear them.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-08-24
What a Tale 1t Tells.

II that mirror of yours shows a wretch.
ed, sallow complexion, a jaundiced look,
moth patches and blothces on the skin. it's
| liver trouble; but DR.. Kings New Life
Pills regulate the liver, purify the blood,
give clear skin, rosy cheeks rich complex
ion. Only 25c at b. F. Hughes's drug
store.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-08-24

VIRGINIA, To- with the Clerks Office
v of the Circuit Court OF Augusta coun-
ty, the 3lst day Of July, 1900.
John E. M GOchenOur and others, Pit ifs
VS..
Columbia j. Scroaham and others, Deft's
In Chansery.
The object of this suit is to wind up and
settle, paw the debts of and distribute to
the parties entitled thereto. the estate of
John Hawkins, deceased, which estate con-
sists of legal and equitable interests in
certain real estate In Augusta county, Va.
and certain personal property in Augusta
county.
And it appearing by affidavit filed that
Columbia j. Scrogham, John w. Scrog-
ham, Elsie M. Scrogham, BENJAMIN ScrOg-
ham, Sallie Scrogham, Andrew ScrOgham
and Sibley ScrOgham, who are some of the
defendants in the above styled cause. are
non-residents of this State, it is ordered
that they do several ly appear here within
fifteen days after due publication of this
order and do what is necessary to protect
their interests in this suit.
Teste:
JOS b. WOODWARD, Clerk
BraxtOn & Wayt, p.q. aug3-4t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-17
WASHINGTON VIEW OF 1T
Officials Do Not Believe Porter Is Inn
plicated-Sims Exonerated.

Officials Do Not Believe Porter Is linz
plicated-Sims Exonerated.
WASHINGTON, Nov. lett is said st
the navy department. that the effort
made in some of the French newspapers
to connect Lieutenant Sims, late naval
attache at Paris with the disclosures
relative to the French field gun are
based upon Misrepresentation Of the facts.
Lieutenant Sims was slated for sea duty
many months ago, and, in fact, the de-
partment named and sent over a success
sor to him as naval attache to the United
States embassy in the person of Com
mander Giles B. Harder.
Lieutenant Sims was detained in Paris
for some months at the request of the
Pollock heirs, he having been charged
with the distribution of the prizes be-
slowed by them upon the inventors of
devices for saving life at sea.
However, this work was wound up
some time ago and Lieutenant Sims was
ordered from Paris to Gibraltar solely
for the purpose of joining there the bat
tleship Kentucky, which is making her
way out to Manila via Suez. He boarded
the Kentucky and began his work long
before the first publication relative to
the disclosure of the secret of the French
gun.
The officials here ridicule the story
that General Porter, ambassador to
Paris, is in any way involved in this
scandal They contend that nobody
connected with the embassy has been
besmirched and assert that the French
government has not made even the
smallest inquiry which would indicate
q lack of confidence
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-17
ARE NOT SUBJECT
TO CONF RMAT ton
Griggs' Decision as to the
Peace Commissioners.
WILL NOT TAKE THE OATH

Consequently They Are Not Regarded
as Officers of the Government In the
Full Sense of the Word-Other WASH
ington News and Gossip.
WASHINGTON, Nov. Is. - Attorney
General Griggs has decided that mem
bers of the international arbitration
commission selected by the president
under the terms of the treaty agreed
upon by The Hague peace conference
are not subject to confirmation by the
senate of the United States The pres
ident has already selected former Presi-
dent Harrison and former Senator
George Gray of Delaware as members
of this commission and they have &C
cepted. Former President Cleveland
was invited to become member, but
declined. Two other members are still
to be selected
After the appointments were made a
question arose as to whether the presi-
dent would have to send the nomina-
tions to the senate for ratification and
Attorney General Griggs was called
upon for an opinion. He has rendered
one to the effect that members of the
commission are not officers of the United
States within the meaning of the stat
ute. They are not required to take the
oath of allegiance to the United States
and are, in fact, simply members of a
commission selected by the president of
the United States whose services may
be availed of by other countries in the
settlement of controversies to which the
United States is not party. Their re-
muneration, in case their services are
quired, is to be provided for by the coun-
tries for which they are arbitrator.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-17
POWERS ANNUAL REPORT.
Work os the Fish Commission During
the Past Fiscal Year.

/ Work os the Fish Commission During
the Past Fiscal Year.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.-The annual
report of the United States commits
sioner of fish and fisheries, George M.
Powers, says the present amount of cap
ital invested in the fisheries of the New
England states is $40, 637 ,036, showing a
decrease of $437, 758 since the commits
sion's last statistical canvass in 1889.
Inquiries now in progress along the
great lakes and in the Mississippi valley
show that an increasing number of carp
are being caught and shipped chiefly to
the markets of the larger eastern cities.
/ From Lake Erie aud the Ohio river and
certain of it's tributaries the quantity of
this species taken is nine times as great
as six years ago. From the Illinois river
more carp are taken than all other spe-
cies combined, the catch for 1899 amount
ing to 6,332, 900 pounds, valued at $780,
600 1t would appear that this fish will
become more and more an important
factor in the food supply of the country.
The shad propagation for the year
showed an increase of 6,000,O00 more
fry Matched and planted last year. In the
Mississippi valley thousands of the COM
moner fishes which had been left by the
receding waters in ponds and lakes have
been transferred to the main river or
some of it's tributaries and thus pre-
served. The stocking of suitable streams
with the various species Of trout has
been continued, special attention being
paid to the distribution of brook trout
and black spotted trout.
Investigations designed to give prac-
tical assistance to the oyster industry
have been carried on. The results of
the experiments in fattening oysters by
increasing the productiveness in inclosed
waters of their natural food have given
much encouragement.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-17
AMERICAN OFFICERS
CHARGED WITH SPYING
Sensational Statement Pub
lished In French Paper.
SECRET OF THE FIELD GUN
American Naval Attache Is Alleged to
Have Secured the Information With
the Assistance of the Ambassador.
Both Absent From French Capital.

nave SecureU the AuAOrMdIAOh WIN
the Assistance of the Ambassador.
Both Absent From French Capital.
PARIS, Nov. 16.-The following ex.
traordinary statement is given promi-
nence in La Presse:
"a parsonage who claims to be thor
oughly acquainted with what is going
on behind the scenes in the matter Of
the divulgence of the secrets in the mat
ter of the latest French field gun to the
United States makes the following state.
ment:
"This affair is connected with the sud
den departure for Gibraltar of an officer
of the United States navy who was en-
ployed in the foreign section of the ex-
position, after having fulfilled his func-
lions as naval attache at the embassy.
The field gun incident was also the
cause of the sudden handing over of the
affairs of the embassy to the first secre-
tary by General Horace Porter and his
departure for Spain.
1.-The former naval attache in ques
ton, who was born of British parents
and devoted above all to the embassy in
Faubourg Saint HOnOre, acted almost
openly as spy for several powers.
1.-THE departure OF General Horace
Porter, which is given out as temporary,
is really final, and he will be replaced
in Paris by John Leishman, United
States minister to Berne, diplomatist
of the highest character whose indie
pendence vias-avis the English embassy
counted upon for maintenance of good
relations between the French republic
and the United States.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-17
prince Tnan,s PuIshment.

SHANGHAI, Nov. 16.-The new impe-
rial edict, depriving Princes Tuan and
Chwang of all rank and offices and
handing them over to the imperial clan
court for close confinement pending fur
ther punishment, says the punishment
of Prince Tuan means that his son, the
heir apparent, can never be emperor.
The edict also makes the early opening
of formal peace negotiations probable.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-17
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Miss Barton In Atlanta.

ATLANTA, Nov. 16.-Miss Clara Bar
ton of the Red Cross society passed
through Atlanta today enroute to New
York. She made short stop here.
Miss Barton is returning from Calves
ton, where she went Immediately after
the storm to render aid to the sufferers.
While in Atlanta she attended to some
business in connection with the Red
Gross society.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-17
Statement Near at Hand.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.-The state de-
partment has not heard from Minister
Conger for four days past. But his last
report upon the progress of the negotia-
tions now going on at Peking between
the ministers, taken in connection with
the departments ample instructions
relative to this subject. warrants the
officials here in confirming the Peking
view that the end of these consultations
tici IN OF oh