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The School Books.


The Pee Dee Iodex is not satisfied
Nth she contract recently nade BY
the State board of education With
the publishers for the uew books TO
be used for the next FIVE years 10 the
nnblic schools. The editor Of the
Index claims that be was offered these
sane books at lower price than that
paid by the board
There is good deal more sentiment
than sense co the part OF the Sta te
State board in this bood deal anyway.
The business end OF the TRANSACTION
seems to be entirely 10 the bands of the
Publishers.
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The Mobile Register says: "lo
closing bis October pork corner Upton
KEEP. faith with bis promise not to
squeeze" anybody out. Oo bis
5000 barrels it Is claimed that he
cleared $3.50 .0C0 sod could have run
his profits up to $4,000, 600 by a
s.souseze but did pos take advantage
of his opportunity Thiok of 40
Armur or Rockefeller beiog 6oapcislly
as queer as this Sir Toomas had io
sight enough - bald half dezep
Sham,ocks With which TO capture the
Americas cap at the expense of Cnica-
90 nork dealers.
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Closing the Campaign.
CHAIRMAN JONES is GER,
TAIN BRYAN WILL BE
ELECTED.

Chicago, Nov 3.-Chairmao Jones'
of the national Democratic committee
furnished the Associated Press With
the following statement covering she
outlook from his standpoint
1.-The fight is WOO. Bryan aud
Stevenson will be elected. The Demo
cratic majority in the Electoral College
viii be ample. The Democrats will
hold all the States they carried io 1896
With the possible exception OF Wyo-
ming We viii also carry New York.
New Jersey. Delaware, Maryland,
West Virginia. Kentucky, lodiaoa,
Ohio aud Illinois. The chslruao OF
tbs State committee of California has
;uss wired me that we.will carry sha'
State by 5000 majority. 10 a gen
eral way I should say there would oe ,,
somewhat Of a falling of of Bryan
strength compared with 1896 west OF
the Mississippi and that east OF the
Mississippi be will make overwhelming
gains The campaign has bees spirit
ed from the start The Democrats
we're somewhat handicapped for want
Of funds. while ,bs Republicans, as
four years ago. had more than they
could use. The Republicans endeavor
ed to ine,mida.e laboriog men aud
alarm these men, but not With the
6srce oppression they brought to bear
In 1896.
.eOf course the trusts, the great
age.eestions of combined capital, the
seekers for franchises 10 Porto Rico
aud the Philippines. che promoters aud
exploiters generally, have spared no
effort and will spare DO effort to re-elec;
Mckinley. It is my firm belief, how
ever, that the electorate cannot be
debauched thia year to a sutholent
extent TO throttle the public will. fhe
coao.ry is aroused as it has not been
since the days preceding the civil war
The existence of the form OF govern
nens established by the fathers IS at
stake. Whether the trusts 81 all gov
ern the oooosry oe the country regulate
the ,,e.,s must be decided. 1t will be
found ~hen the votes are counted ssa:
she people have determined with
emphasis that the Republic must be
preserved, that the power OF the trusts
.nnss be curbs0. thas the man is to be
considered before the dollar, aud that
the voice OF the people canuot be sup
pressed by attempted intimidation or
corruption.
..The States that will vote for Bryao
will show that the people have
confidence in him from the Atlantic to
the Psci6c and from the uorsbernmoss
to the soushernmoss boundaries of the
.sJawes K. jones'
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Cheraw, Nov S 5-Charles B. Col
lins, white man we'll known in this
county, residing iu the Ausley neigh
borbood, committed suicide yester
day morning at his home by shooting
himself iu the temple. Deceased at
times drank to excess and had threat
ened to end HE existence before II
is thought BY some from the range OF
the bullet that be did not intend the
fatal shot on this occasion, but was
"bluffing,'i and the pistol was fired
unintentionally on his part The in
quest was held today by Coroner
Woodward. assisted by couaty ply
siciap. DR. Teal.
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REBELS ON THE MOVE.

Hong Koog. New 5 Reports fron
Cso,oo say the East river rebels have
moved up the river ADD boats are DOW
rupoins froo, PIX L, Co Hu Chan. 1t
is considered probable that the rebellico
will shortly die cut The leaders
admit tha, tie rising was premature
a.d that they bad CO.. sufho!cct sup
pig Of arns.
As the F.eoch dem nd the execution
of the leaders in the Shek Lung RIO:
p,scards have been posted throughout
the ,own urging the people to slaughter
the foreigners if the demands as press
"A
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The State of South Carolina
COUNTY OF SUMTER

COUNTY OF SUMiER.
By T. Y. Walsh, Esq, Probate Judge.
VNTHEREAS, WM. W. WINKLES. uade
w suit to me to grant him Letters OF Ad-
uinistratiou of the Estate OF and effects of
L. D. WINKLES, deceased.
These are therefore to cite aud admonish
all and singular the kindred and creditors of
the said L D. Wrinkles, late of said County
and State, deceased, that they be and
appear before me in the Court of Probate,
to be held at Sumter G. b on November 18th,
1900, next, af!s; publication thereof, at II
o'clock in the forenoon, TO show cause, If
any they have, why the said Administration
should not be granted.
Given onder my hand this slst day of
October, A. D., 1900.
Judge of Probate.
Oc, Alt
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aDaily. tDsily except Sunday.
No So runs through to Charleston, s. o
via Centra z. H., arriving Naming tof ?
N .Laues s.43 %, Charleston 80 n.
Twins on Conway Branch leave Cbsdboor
6.35 m, arrive Conway 7.4o m, return
inc leave Conway Is N, arrive Chad
bonrn 10 IS am, leave Chadbouru II 30 N
arrive Boardmar 1925 p N, retaining leave
Roardmau 800 N, arrive Chadbourn 333
D m. Dali, except Sunday.
J.R. KENlY, Gen'l Manager.
TN aMRR5ON, Traffic Manager.
q " EpRRSON Gen'l Pass A0en
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The Secretary of State, the Attorney

The Secretary Of State, the Attorney
General aud Commissioner Crum, of
the dispeusary, held consultation
Monday 10 reference to dispensers
bonds 1t was decided that all com.
municatioos fron dispensers 10 reference
90 their bonds should be directed to
the S.atc board of dispeusary directors.
These will b. referred to the Secretary
of States Office ana on approva! by the
Attorney General the bends vii. be
;s.red
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State of South Carolina.
COUNTY OF SUMTER.


By T. 2 Walsh, Esq, Probate Judge.
N7HEREAs, ROBERT A. CHANDLER,
w made suit to nae to grant him Letters
of Administration of the Estate OF and
effects Of Mrs. Sarah a. Chandler, deceased.
These are therefore to cite and admonish
all and singular the kindred and creditors
of the said Mrs Sarah a. Chandler, lste OF said
County and State, deceased, that they be aud
appear before me, in the Court of Probate,
to be held at Sumter, G. a., on November
18th, 1900, next, after publication thereof,
at l. O'Clock in the forenoon to show cause,
if any they have, why the said Administra.
ton should not be granted.
Given under my hand, this 3lst day OF
October, A. D., 1900
THOS V. WALSH,
Judge of Probate.
o..o, ION,
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TO SMOOTH MATTERS.

Pekin. Nov IA commission oon.
sistiug of the senor staff eflcer Of the
forces of each power taking part 10 the
Chinese campaign is proceeding to
Shan Hal Kuao, an the gulf of La
Iok Tong. 10 order to smooth the fric'
tion between the allied commanders
regarding the places to be selected for
occupation by their respective forces.
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Habans, Nov S 1900

London. Nov 6-The town clerk
of Portsmouth yesterday received a
telegram from Lord Roberts saying
"My departure is still uncertain ~
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4 large lot Of crepe tissue paper, assor'e
colors, will be sold at &c roll. d. y
Os.een h Co. oct 2o-9s
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Yesterday Gov McSweeney, acting

Yesterday Gov McSweeney, acting
upon recommendations received, ap
pointed Joseph j. McKeitbeu, the
present Efficient chief of police of the
city of Georgetown, as sheriff of
Georgetown couo:y to succeed the late
sheriff The appointment is regarded
as q good one Mr. MoKeitkea's name
will appear on the Democratic tickets
10 Georgetown county in the general
election today as the uomioee of the
Democratic party aud he will doubt
less be elected for the full tern.-The
State
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GEN WOODS REPORT.

Washington. Nov S "A csbleRrsm
received at the war departments late
this afternoon from Gen Wood, military
governor of Cuba. reports the en.hus'-
astic opening of.sbe constitutional con
veutlon at Habaua today. The dispatch
is as follows:
Habans, Nov S 1900
Adjutaut General, Washington.
Convention opened promptly at 2
o'clock. Immeuse enthusiasm and
cheering for the Uoited States Abso-
lutely harmonious Every evidence
tha, satisfaction Of the people vas entire
aud complete WOOD.
Military Governor
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A sHERIFF's DEATH.

Gov Mcsweeney has been advised
OF toe death on saturday evening last
of Mr. Jno B. Skinner. the sheriff of
Georgetown county. Upon the death
of sheriff the law provides that the
coroner shall take charge Of the office
until the vacancy has been filed by
appointment. 10 this case the coroner
is negro Consequently the govern
or will today appoint Mr. SINNERS
successor, who Will most likely be Mr.
McKeitheo, the efficient chief of police
of Georgetowp-The State.
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Northwestern Railroad.
,IME TABLE NO 3

In Effect Wednesday. Oct II, 1900
RErVEEN WILSON'S MILL AND SUMTER
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No. 81 rurs through from Charleston VIA
Central R. r., leaving Charleston z 8. n
Lanes 8 "a m, Manning 9 % m
TRAINS GOING NORTH
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Atlantic Coast Line.

v @lLMINGToN. COLUMBIA AND Al
GUSTA RAILROAD.
Condensed Schedule.
Dated May g., 1900.
TRAINS GOING SOUTa
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-05-25
Hicks for June.

The first and second days OF June
constitute reactionary storm center
on and touching which day tempera a.
ture will rise. and barometer will fall.
Rising barometer with cooler Weather
will follow, reaching all sections by
the 9Th and 9Th. The Vulcan storm
period central on the 9Th and reaching
from the 9Th to 18th. The 18th to 10Th
will be the next period of of low baro-
meter. higher temperature and sum
mer storms. From Monday, the 18th
to Thursday, the 21st will probably
prove the most violent storm periods
of the months. At the close of the
this storm period in all probability a
wave of very high barOmetic pressure
will flow in from the northwest. caus.
ing very cool weather for this season
from a bout the 21st to Oath. This pre-
diction is based in most part upon the
fact that the earth passes between
Saturn and the Sun on the 23rd. About
the Gath to 9th, marked reaction to
warmer may be expected in local parts
of this and other countries, sandwich
ed in adjacent localities and sections
by phenomenally cool days and nights.
This condition will be peculiarly fa-
vorable for the development of hail
and thunder storms. He says the south
will have rain to spare this month.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-05-25
OBITUARY..

A dark shadow of mourning wa
thrown over the lovely valley, of Mar
Die Valley, by the sad news Of Earnest
ohlplett's untimely death. April Both
1t was only in Jan, he entered the
estate of manhood, and celebrated the
occasion of his majority. by entertain
Ing his many friends, in his home. Ear
nest was a handsome young man, and
amlable. The many floral offerings,
OF beautiful flowers, laid by loving
hands on his last resting place, and the
many tears of sympathy that fell from
the eyes OF young and old, go to prove
now we'll be was loved, for to know
dear Earnest, was to love him. He
was laid away, to await the resurrec-
tlon morn under the shadows Of the
OLD mountain, by the side of his love-
~ mother, who proceeded him twelve |
years ago; leaving him little delicate |
child, be was taken by kind relatives |
70 their home, there reared as their
OWN boy. He had become SO much to |
nose relatives, bis friends wonder,
what will his aunts do without him ?''
SIX OF bis best young men friends act
VI as pall-bears: Nelson Clayton, Har
y Beck, Will Ramsey, Charlie Ram
ey, Charlie and Francis Dunlap.
A FRIEND.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-05-25
Circuit Court.

The United Brethren church WAS
authorize to borrow $4,000 and give a
deed OF trust on the property to secure
the loan.
The trial Of the case of Wood VS.. the
Norfolk and Western Railway, which
was in progress when We went to press,
resulted In verdict for the plaintiff
1000 damages.
The case of Dollhouse VS.. the Norfolk
and Western Railway resulted in q
verdict for the plaintiff for 81, 900.
Z. ID. Sheets was appointed trustee
OF Splitter Chapel of A. G. Sheets.
+. W. Harris, H. G. Herring and J.
w. Voolfolk. were appointed trustees
for the Christian church at Basic City.
A large number of DEGREES have been
entered during tho week.
The case Of Rimel vs.. Hunters adj
ministrator, Was till in progress yes
terday.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-05-25
DEATHS DURING THE WEEK.
MRS. MARY EVANS.

Mrs. Mary Evans. widow of the lat,
David H. Evans, died at the home Of
her sister, Mrs. NJ. s. Cease, in Rich
mond, on Saturday about noon, aged
5s years. She had gone to Richmond
some weeks ago in the hope OF i'm.
proving her health. Her remains were
Drought to this city Sunday evening,
and the funeral took place Monday
afternoon at 8 o'clock from the home
OF her sister, Mrs. J. A. Noon. the ser
vices being conducted by Rev. DR.. A.
M. Fraser. Deceased is survived by
two sons, Messrs. w. R. Evans, of
richmond, and L. s. Evans, of the
otaunton postoffice, also by three sis
tiers and one brother.
MRS. CORA FERGUSON.
Mrs. Cora Funkhouser Ferguson,
wife Of Mr.. 8. D. Ferguson, of Roam.
oke, died at her home in that city on
Friday, after an illness Of about two
months duration. While her condition |
mad been regarded as serious it was
not thought to be 30 critical. Deeeas-
ed was a daughter Of the late M. P.
funkhouser, and sister of Messrs. ].
Scott and E. NJ. Funkhouser and
Mrs. Jas. q. Woodward, of this city.
Mrs. Ferguson is survived by her hus-
band and two small children. The
funeral took place Sunday evening
from the Second Presbyterian church
of Roanoke. Her brothers and sister
went there to attend the funeral. II
MRS. ELIZABETH BRENNAN.
Mrs. Elizabeth Brenaman, died at
Ter home on the Glade on Sunday |
morning, aged 70 years. Deceased was 9
he widow Of Samuel Brenaman, and
survived by three daughters and six Il
ons, one son, Mr.. J. L. Brenaman, re-
rides in this city. Mrs. Brenaman t
vas daughter of Abraham Neff, of "a
county, and was widely 4
elated both in that and Augusta coun. :
'. Her funeral took place on Mon
ay afternoon. and the interment was
Zion church cemetery. G.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-05-25
ashington and Leo Commencement,

The annual commencement exercise,
at Washington and Lee University,
which begin June II, will be one OF
many interesting features, the central
one being the dedication of the John
Randolph Tucker Memorial Hall on
the morning Of June 10 at II O'Clock.
Addresses are to be delivered by OK
Secretary John G.. Carlisle, of. New
York, former Solicitor General Con
rad. of Winchester, and a poem on the
occasion by Rev. DR.. Beverly D. Tuck
er, of Norfolk. Sunday, June II. the
baccalaureate sermon will be preached
by Rev. DR.. Randolph H. McKim,
rector of Epiphany Episcopal Church
Washington, d. G. The address be-
fore the Young Mems Christian As
ISOLATION will be delivered by the Rev.
William A. Barr, OF Richmond. Hon.
John W. Davis, of West Virginia, will
deliver the address before the Alumni
Association on June 10. The closing
exercises will take place juno 20.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-05-25
N. B. s. Alumnae.

The annual meeting of the alumnae
association will be held at half past
ten O'Clock this morning, In the library
OF the Mary Baldwin Seminary. Re-
ports will be presented by all officers
and the Baldwin memorial window
committee. Al committee appointed
last year, Mrs. Timberlake and Mrs.
Mccullough, will present the matter
Of an alumnae scholarship, and the
feasibility of raising an endowment
fund for such a purpose, and plans for
securing the required amount. The
election will follow, and new members
received upon payment of the fee of
one dollar. The body will then adjourn
for lunch. One happy feature of the
occasion will be the presence of Miss
Libbie Abby, an university graduate
of the M. B. S., who is under appoint
ment as a missionary to Korea, and is
nowhere more admired and loved than
in her native town, Staunton.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-05-25
At the Opera House Tonight.

"a Poor Relation" Sol Smith Rus.
SELLS great play, comes to the opera
house tonight. Speaking of Mr.. Frank
keenan,, who takes the leading charac
ter,-s the Peoria, ILL.,, Journal says:
SOL Smith Russell's quaint and de-
lightful comedy, "A Poor Relation,
was given an admiral Interpretation
last night by Mr.. Frank Keenan, and
an excellent supporting company. Mr..
Keenan's portrayal OF the part of Noah
Vale was thoroughly artistic, and en-
listed for him the good opinion and
hearty apr oba ton OF large and ap-
preciative audience. He was called
before the curtain twice at the close
of the second act and returned his
thanks"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-05-25
Death of w. S. Beard.

Mr.. W. S. Beard, of Rock bridg coun
ty, died at the home of a neighbor on
Friday of last week from an attack of
paralysis, aged 81 years. He served i'll
the civil war as a member of Co. D,
5th Va. Regiment, Stonewall Brigade,
and was afterward a magistrate for
years. He was a newspaper CORES
pOndent for sixteen years. Decease d
was son of the late John Link Beard.
of Parnsssus, of this county. and has
brother and several sisters living in
the county. He was also nephew of
Col. J, g. Shields, of Rockbridge, who
was for many years editor of the Rich
mond Wing, and in later years con-
nected with this paper.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-05-25
An Immense Lumber Mill.

John G. Luke, James K. Cass, David
l.. Luke, s. E. Slaymaker and Judge
y. Forrest Moore have incorporated
the West Virginia Spruce Lumber
Company and will erect an immense
lumber mill at the Leather creek, a.
a tributary of the Greenbrier river, in
west Virginia. The new place, which
Ii ABOUT rs miles above Marlintop.
will be known as Cass. The above in
terests are building the immense pulp
mlll at Covlngton, Va, and have I'M
mense timber holdings. -.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-05-25
CLOSING Of the Public Sohoels,

The public schools OF this city will
close On Thursday next, May 81, at 10
o clock in Columbian Hall. Prof. Geo.
II. Denny, of Washington and Lee
University, will deliver the address.
The public is cordially invited to at
tend the closing exercises.
The colOred schools will hold their
closing exercises at the Augusta street
M. E. church, the same evening at s
p. m. Rev. F. J. Prettyman will de-
liver an address.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-05-25
PRINTING PRESS FOR SALE.

The printing press on which THE
SPECTATOR has been heretofore print
ed Is for sale. We have put in new
press which is faster, hence the reason
for selling. This press is In good order
and will print the issue of any ordinary
country paper with ease. It's speed is
about 700 per hour. No press made
does better work. Easy terms of pay
ment will be given. Address.
STAUNTON SPECTATOR,
StauntOn, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-05-25
Declines thu Call.

Rev. L. H. Paul. of the Messy Creek
Presbyterian church, who, some weeks
ago, received a unanimous call to be-
come the pastor of Hebron church, last
week informed the congregation OF
Hebron that after careful thought he
declined to accept the call extended
him.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-05-25
Baltimore Live Stock Market

baltimore Live Stock Market.
Tuesday, May %.
Beef Cattle-The arrivals during the
week 228O. But very few of this number
used for export. Prices 10 to Is cents
lower on medium and common grades.
Prices of beef cattle this week ranged as
follows: Best exports. 54a54c; those gen.
orally rated first quality, 54a5ac: medium
70 good. fair quality, 41a4a; ordinary thin
steers. rs Is to 81 30: cows and oxen, 3a34;
bulls, 2aa4c.
Hogs-Market firm. Quote: Far West
ern, IS 90 to $6.10 per 100 lbs gross; those
from nearer points, IS 80 to $3.50; pigs,
"a W to "a 80; rOughs, 1915 to 81 co.
Sheep-Market strong Common to good
3a54c. NV
Lambs-Market steady. Common 10
good 81 to $6.25.
spring Lambs-Fair supply. Market
dull at from 81 to s..
Calves-Market steady and selling from
$40.
Fresh COws-Fair supply; selling from
$40 to $50 for common to fair; good from
$40 to $50.