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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-07-27
The Chinese Troubles.

The Chinese Minister to London
made Sunday Call at the British For
eign Office and it Was said 2fterward
by the Secretary of the Chinese Lega.
ton. Sir Halliday Mccartney, that
communication bad been practically
reopened with Pekin. The Chinese
Government, he said, was doing its
best
Washington authorities still hold to
the belief that the legations in Pekin
We're holding out as late as July Is.
On the other hand, it is feared that on
account of the sloWness of the powers
relief will reach Pekiu probably too
late to be of any service to the besieged
foreigners. A start cannot be made
from Tientsin, it is said, before August
Is.
Russia, according to st. Petersburg
dispatches, has declared portions of
Siberia in state of siege and has call
ed out the reserves on the Chinese bOr-
der.
: Lii Hung Chang received cold
greeting from the consuls at Shanghai,
who decided not to call upon him Of
correspondent Minister WI Said he
uiu AOU UCllttC OAduk WOulu
go to Pekin, but only as far as Tien-
tsin, and from there direct the military
probably inviting the CO.
operation of the foreign commanders.
The United States ana the powers
seem to be drifting apart as to their
views on the situation in China. While
President Mckinley, in a reply to a
Chinese appeal for mediation of. the
United States in settling Chinese diff
ficulties with the powers, agreed to act
only On condition that China should do
its part, Germany, to which the same
appeal was made, refused to entertain
it at all. Washington officials, at leas t
in their communications with China,
take it for granted that the diplomats
in Pekin are alive. Lord Salisbury
told the Chinese Minister bluntly that
confirmation must come from Sir
Claude Macdonald, British Minister
to China, before it would be given
weight.
The latest definite news ABOUT the
legations in Pekin from other than
Chinese sources has come through the
British Consul in Tientsln, who has
received letter from Sir Claude Mac
Donald dated July 4. According to
that letter the foreigners in Pekln
we're sustaining continued assault.
Forty four of the inmates of the Brit
ish Legation had been killed and twice
that number wounded. Provisions for
Two weeks were at hand, but the Minis
ter had no hope of holding out unless
relief came quickly. This message,
which is regarded by Chinese as con-
irming their stories of the safety of
The legations, is looked upon in Lon
Ion as fOreruhner of an official con- |
irmation of a general massacre in Pc
Kin.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-07-27
Our Advertisers.

Jas. ii. Blackley calls attention to
his fine stock of fertilizers and seeds.
W. W. Manley, house and 0rnamen-
tai painter, has his card in this issue.
Frank Diehl, the jeweler and opti-
clad, offers you glasses from IS cts to
$40.
Note the change in the advertise
ment of H. l.. Lang, the jsweler and
optician.
Kennedy Il Crawford have change
of advertisement this week. Their
Superior Drill and line OF fertilizers
are among the best on the market.
The Mary Baldwin Seminary, for
young ladies will begin its session on
Sept. 6. Students from q States tssti-
fies to the efficiency of this school. For
catalogue apply to the principal, Miss
E e. Welmar.
The trustees Of the, Augusta Perpe-
tual Building and Loan Co. offer for
sale on Monday, August q, house
and lot fronting on Baptist Alley.
The Rockingham Military Institute
at Mt Crawford, announces it's opening
for the coming session. Capt. Il. A.
Byerly is the principal. 1t is located
in fine section of the county, and itf
equipments are fine.
The David Landes property about
one and one half miles south of San.
gersviIle adjoining the Madison and
Thomas Reeves properties, is adver
tised by the Executors VIM. H. anG
David l.. Landes in this issue. This il
valuable property and ought to readi
ly find a purchaser.
The advertisement of Messrs. Swlnl
& Hoover appears In this issue of TIL
SPECTATOR, and the price list the!
present will compare favOrably will
any house in the country. Messrs
Swink Il Hoover are both enterprisinl
and pushing gentlemen and have bull
up large trade here. They have jus
established a branch house at Craigs
vile and Mr.. Hoover 10 in charge of it
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-07-27
West Views Items.

Valley Mills, July 23.-Miss Bolan,
of Clifton Forge. is visiting Miss Eva
Snyder.
Miss Gentry Snyder has gone to East
Virginia to visit her uncle.
Mr.. Clemmer's son, who has been In
Ohio for some time, is visiting his par
ents.
Mr. Roger Wake and Misses Mar.
garet and Agnes Walk, with their niece
and nephew. Lula and Lewis Whittle,
are stopping at Mr.. Wiseman's.
Next Sunday will be children's day
at the Methodist church. The music
will be led by Mr.. Roger Wake.
There will be preaching at Galena
Sunday afternoon at O'Clock by the
Methodist minister.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-07-27
Appointed General Superintendent.

Mr.. A. W ard Morris, of WaynesborO,
Va, has been appointed General Super
intendent of Crimora Manganese Mines.
These mines are well known to the
citizens of Staunton as the most cele-
brated on account of their magnitude
and value of any in the United States.
For number of years they were
operated by Carnegie, who during the
term of his lease took out thousands
of tons of high grade ore. Now a plan
of hydraulic mining has been inau-
gurated which for years has been done
on the west coast and is an entire
novelty on the east. Mr. Morris was
for number of years one of the Gov
eminent Engineers in charge of the
geological work in the state Of Wash
ington. The company is composed of
New York capitalists, and large bodies
of ore are being uncovered, which is
being shipped to the steel manufactur
ArG.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-07-27
County Court.

The July term of the county court
began on Monday with Judge Chalkley
on the bench. The following business
has been disposed of up to going to
press:
Jos A. Click was appointed guardian
of W. N. and Roy &. Click. 8. A.
Driver for Mary e. Click. Mrs. Z. v.
White for Geo. W. Fix. II. H. Kerr
for Mrs. r. A. Whitesell. r. H. Ram
sey for Mary s., WIN. P. and Matte
l. Ramsey.
8. 2. Silling was appointed admin
istrator of p. H. Silling, and j. 8. Eng
leman of John Engleman.
The following wills were admitted to
probate-Mary E. Slayer, Elizabeth e.
Lofts and Lewis Wlseman. j. Ii.
Bowman qualified as executor of the
will of Jacob Bowman.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-07-27
DEATHS DURING THE WEEK.
MRS. MARY MAUZY.

Mrs. Mary MauZy died at her home
in Crabbottom. Highland county, on
Friday morning. Her remains were
buried in the family burying ground
on Saturday morning. The deceased
was "a years Of age and leaves three
sons, Geo. W., David and Michael
Mauzy, all of Highland county; and
two daughters, Mrs. Henry Simmons,
of Cave, W. Va. and Mrs. Sarah A.
Turk, of Rockingham.
A. B LAGO.
Mr.. A. B. Lago died at his home in
Mt. Crawford on Thursday morning of
last week with typhoid fever, after an
illness of about three weeks, aged
about 81 years. Mr.. Lago was one of
Rockingham g best known and highly
respected citizens. At the time of his
death be was a justice of the peace and
mayor of Mt. Crawford. He is surviv-
ed by his wife and two daughters.
DAVID 4. BISsELL.
OoNlu lUI DieSClls euO CoA oiA
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor Bissell,
died on Sunday morning after a brief
illness. He was a bright child and his
playmates all thought a great deal Of
him, and his parents have the" SYM
pathy of large number of friends.
The funeral took place Monday morn
ing, the services bieng conducted by
Rev. r. G.. Jett.
MISS ELIZA j. MOWRY.
Miss Eliza J. MOwry died atthe resi-
dence of Mr.. 8. H. McCue, near YER
Ona, on Tuesday morning. The fu-
neral took place Wednesday afternoon
at o'clock from Augusta church.
The services being conducted by Rev.
J. N. Vandeventer, the pastor.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-07-27
Lightning flashes.

Mr.. w. B. Glover. of MiddlebroOk,
lost a fine horse, by lightning last
week.
The barn of Mr.. J. Frank Clemmer
was damaged by lightning during the
storm of Sunday evening.
From all parts of the State comes the
news of many deaths and much dam
age to barns, houses and fences by
lightning.
A coIored man named Norman Rich
ardsOn, was struck by lightning and
instantly killed near CovingtOn On Fri
day last
On Thursday of last week lightning
struck the barn of Mr.. VIM. B. Craw-
ford, near New Hope, setting 1t on fire
and destroying it and the crop of wheat
it contained. The barn of Mr.. John
W. Ellison, of Waynesbolo. was also
fired and consumed with its contents,
including his wheat, on the same after
noon.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-07-27
Accidents at MilIboro.

Mr.. W. B. Loyal, of MillborO, who
was returning from Clifton Forge to
spend Sunday with his family, at
tempted to get off fast morning
train and he was thrown under the
train and so badly hurt that he died
within two hours. He was a sober,
industrious hard working man and was
esteemed by all who knew him.
A short time before this accident a
stranger was found lying on the track
badly hurt. The operator at MillbOrO
and others went at once to his assist
ance. A surgeon was summoned and
did all be could for the sufferer. From
papers found on bis person 1t was learn
ed that his name was Geo. Taylor, but
his place of residence is not know. He
was brought to the Kings Daughters
Hospital.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-07-27
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Mr.. Arthur 8. Taylor and Miss Effie
s. Clayter, were married on Wednss-
day at New Hope.
Misses Ella and Mary Burke left
Wednesday for Parkersburg. W. Va,
where their parents moved some
m )nths ago to make their home.
Mrs. D. A. Thompson. of Craigsville.
ha a curiosity in the shape of petrl-
fed egg, which she found last week
near her hen house.
The valuable farm near Stuart
Draft belonging to the McCOmb estate,
was not sold ON the day advertised, as
the price bid was not deemed sufficient.
The ladies' of the Stuart's Draft neigh
borhood will give lawn party on We'd
nesday evening next for the benefit OF
the Presbyterian Chapel.
The report of the census just taken
shows the population of Leesburg to
be ,573. This IS, we believe, a few
less than the census of 1880.
Miss Eula Newman, daughter eft Mr..
C. Newman. of this city, was mar
ried in Hagerstown, Md, on Wednes-
day of last week, to Mr.. 8. P. Pence,
of Rockingham county.
Mr.. Arthur b. Cline and Miss Mol
lie E. Smith were married on Wednes-
day evening at the Baptist parsonage.
Rev. M. L. Wood performing the mar
riage ceremony.
Mrs. J. F. Wilson died at her home
in Waynesboro on Tuesday of last
week, and was buried from the Pres
byterian church Wednesday after
noon.
The negroes are sending out letters
all over the State calling convention
at Charlottesville on August 22nd, TO
take steps to oppose and defeat the con-
stitutional convention.
The barn of Mr.. Henry N. Berry,
near Mt. Crawford, was destroyed by
fire last week, together with all lis con-
tents of wheat, hay and farming imple- |
ments. The loss was very heavy, there |
being no insurance on the contents OF
the barn.
Ernest Greene, the year old, son of |
Can't. Francis Greene, was paralyze d |
in the throat while walking on the
street with bis father. He was taken |
to the office of DIR, B Z. Reese, who |
advised that he he taken to a hospital
in Baltimore for treatment.
Chas. Morris, who was arrested last
week for shooting Isaac Cave at Verona
last Christmas, had 4 preliminary hear
ing Saturday, and after the witnesses
had testified it turned out that Chas.
Morris did not do the shooting, but 1t
was his brother. Morris was released
from custody.
Lieutenant Randolph G. Berkeley, of
this city, who las been first lieutenant
of Marines On the battleship Oregon,
was on Monday promoted to a cap
taincy. AS the Oregon has been in
Chinese waters for some time it is sup
posed that Captain Berkeley is with
the marines in China. He is a son OF
DIR. Carter Berkeley.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-07-27
Highland Items.

Mr.. ]. N. Molher. of Augusta coun
ty. attended court here to-day.
Miss Elva Hughs, Of Covington, is
visiting Miss Emma Holt. ss-s
/. DR.. l. H. Trimble made business
trip to Staunton this week.
Mr.. Alfred Armstrong and son, Clay,
are visiting his daughter, Mrs. John
Mohler, of Augusta.
Miss Ella Z. Arbogast. of Buena
Vista arrived home Wednesday to
spend her summer vacation.
DR.. III. H. Henkle and party OF
friends of Staunton, passed through
Monterey Tuesday on their way TO
DR.. Helkle's grazing farm i'll the Sinks
country of w. Va.
Mrs. James III. Harold died at her
home near uightOW Il on last Saturday,
and was buried on Sunday, at High
town church, Rev. J r. Tillery officl-
ating. Deceased leaves husband and
four children.-Kecorder.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-07-27
WEDDINGS.
JOHNSON-MASINCUP.


At the United Brethren church In
Churchville ON Wednesday afternoon
at four clock, Mr.. Geo. w. johnson,
of Clifton Forge. was united in MARI
age to Miss Myrtle e. Masincup, of that
place. Rev. 8. r. Ludwig prOnouncing
the nuptial VOWS. The groom is pop
ular engineer on the G.. & O.. Ry, and
the bride is an attractive and charm
ing young lady. They came to Staun-
ton and took the vestiDule train for
their home at Clifton Forge.
ALEXAEDER-SMITH
The Methodist church was crowd on
Wednesday afternoon to witness the
marriage of Miss Lucy V. Smith, of
this city, and MI. John A. Alexander,
of Detroit, Michigan. Promptly at Z
McCue, K. ID. McCue, John R. Kira-
COTE and R. E. Murry, proceeded up
the aisle to the strains of the wedding
march rendered by Prof. F. r. Webb
followed by the bride and groom. They
were met at the altar by Rev. DR.. J. 8.
Gardner, who performed the ceremony,
assisted by Rev. F. J. Prettyman. I'm
mediately after the ceremony they
were driven to the depot, where they
took the train for their future home in
the West. The bride is the youngest
daughter of the late r. w. Smith, and
is very popular here. The groom is a
prominent man of Detroit.
TYNES-FINLEY.
One of the prettiest weddings of the
season took place on Wednesday morn
ing at $50 at Thinking Spring when
Miss Margaret Elizabeth Finley,
daughter of Rev. DIR. Geo. w. Finley,
was united in marriage to DR.. A. L.
Tynes. The church was filled with
friends of the young couple to witness
the happy event. The vows we're
pronounced by DR.. Finley, father of
the bride.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-07-27
The Shooting Of Gen'I Kelley.

In our issue of the 9th, we published
from sn old SPECTATOR of 1861, a
statement of the shooting of Gent
Kelley, Union officer and Mr.. Leroy
Daingerfield. Confederate soldier at
Philiopi. The accuracy of the state
ment was in no wise vouched for,
but we have since talked with Mr..
Daingerfield about the affair and he
tells us he was wounded at the time
and in the manner there described.
There seems to be a doubt, however, as
to who shot Col. Kelley whether it was
Archie McClintic as the 1861, report
said or whether it was some one else
Mr.. James W. Bodley, ofthis city, has
handed us the following letter which
speaks for itself. 1t may settle the
question. We do not know that Mr..
McClintic ever claimed to have done
the shooting:
WHEELING, VIVA, July 18th, 1900.
Mr.. James w. BodIey.
StauntOn, Va.
Dear Sir: Your letter of 7th inst.
came to hand in due time. In reply
state that the subject matter of the
newspaper clipping not being vivid in
my mind referred the letter to John
G. Kelley, Philad., who answers me
from Tobyhanna that being away from |
his books and papers he cannot name |
the .'quartermaster" who shot his
father, but it was none of the names |
mentioned III the slip says further
that he will look it up and send me the
n q Tbic I r,a n q 1891 |
file of the Intelligencer and find on it
a very full account of the Philippi af-
fair, the facts of the shooting and those
Col. Kelley was behind wagon, was
large and Compliant, shot him, as stat.
ed, with an old style. single barrelled
horse pistol the man was captured with
his pistol, and was only saved from
instant death by the personal interior
ence OF Gen1 Lauder. The man was
Quartermaster Simons from Ches ter
field near Richmond. A man by the
name Of Daingerfield lost leg at the
same time. Old soldiers, some of them
at least, are very prone to recalling
stirring events OF which they may have
had more or less prominent part, or
only been an eyewitness, or possibly
only been in the neighborhood at the
time. And if possessed of a lively
their active part in it
when rehearsed will not suffer. Posi- |
bly, the Botet0urt man may be of this
kind. At all events he, the man that
shot Gen'l Kelley, owes bis life to that
grand man Genl Lauder, shall speak |
TO Capt. Dovener concerning the sol |
diers buried at Staunton, also to Sena- |
tors Scott and Elkins when OppOrtun- |
ity offers.
With best wishes, yours truly,
G.. j. RAWLING.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-07-27
From C0vingt0n.

Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Parrish lett Sui
day night for Old Point and other
places to spend few weeks.
Mrs. Geo. H. Moffett and daughter.
Miss Lillian, of Parkersburg, W. Va :,
are guests of Judge e. F. Moore, Mrs.
Moffett's brother.
Miss Minnie Clark, of Shendun, left
yesterday morning for her home after
d visit of several days with the family
of Mr.. J. M. Saunders, in this city.
Mrs. w. 0. Saunders accompanied her.
The injunction restraing the town
of COvington from making any I'M
prOvements in the water works of the
town secured by Capt. w. A. Rine.
hart, minority stockholder, some
time ago, was dissolved few days ago
by Judge Letcher.-Sentinel.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-07-27
Pocahontas County Items.

Messrs. Decatur Axtel, Judge G. f.
Moore and others were over the line
of the Greenbrier railway during the
last week. Work is progressing rapid.
ly, but will be pushed even little fast
er.
Smith Il Whiting have began work
in cutting white pine for the st. Law
renee b. & M. Co., and will put in 10.
600, 900 feet of lumber this winter.
Forty Italians are at work On what
is known as the Leather bark railroad,
which is being built by the w. Va.
Spruce Lumber Co. This road will
develop the timber on the head of
Shaver's Fork of Cheat.
Miss Mamie Shryock, daughter Of
Gen. Thomas J. Shryock, President OF
the St. Lawrence b. & M. Co., who is
spending some time at the home of
Mr.. d. O'Connell in Huntersville, will
make trip to the headwaters of Cheat
river before returning to her home in
Baltimore.
Mr.. w. A Bratton, of Marlinton,
whose dangerous illness has been men
toned IN thess columns is much better
and his friends hope he may soon be
we'll again.
The new county road between Mar
linton and Huntersville is fast taking
shape. This is the most important
road improvement made in the county
In recent years.
There will, as soon as the railroad il
completed, be large trade out Of this
county. Already the road has given
notice that it will receive freights as
far north as Falling Spring. Staunton
should look out for this trade, and at
suggested some time ago, establish &
direct phone line into this county
which can be done by building Is miles
of such line.
The iron and coal road from Elkini
to Durbin in this county is being push
ed with remarkable vigor. The Cam
den road is also being pushed up Cherry
river and will unquestionably be built
into this county in the near future.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-07-27
VIRGINIA News.

Professor William j Pei kins, assO-
ciate president of the Rawlings Insti-
tute, died Saturday mO.ning. after an
illness of nearly one month. Mr.. Per.
kins was 80 years of age, and has been
associated with Rawlings Institute for
five years.
DR.. Oswald b. Finney, long prOmi.
nent in Virginia politics, who once
fought duel with Judge Roger A,
Pryor. died at Onancock on Sunday.
He was 81 years old.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-07-27
PRINTING PRESS FOR SALE.

The printing press on which THE
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, 1900-07-27
A Sad Accident.

Laurel Hill, July 24-This commu-
nifty W rs shocked by the discovery that
VIM. Powell, a we'll known young man,
was drowned Sunday night while cross
ing the river at the old Barger farm.
Heavy rains had swollen the river
about four feet and altho' the young
man could swim he was OverpOwered
by the current. His horse was rescu-
ed unhurt, his buggy broken some
what. How sad that a young life
should thus be ushered into eternity,
but young Powell was prepared hav-
ing protested conversion and joined
Laurel Hill church some years ago. He
will be greatly missed by his associ-
ates. May his untimely death prove
warning to all, for We know not the
day nor hour when the death Angel
shall call. His funeral took place from
Laurel Hill at eleven O'Clock to-day.
Services being conducted by his pastor
Rev. Jno. H. Taylor.
John Childs is quite sick with ty-
phOid fever, we are sorry to report.
Mrs. JnO. Il. Pearson, of Staunton,
is visiting relatives and friends here.
Mr.. R. M. Childs and wife, of Mt.
Crawford, visited MI. q. g parents Sun
day.
Miss Virginia Taylor has recovered
from slight attack of grip.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-07-27
A PoorsMilIionaIre

Lately starved in London because he could
not digest his food. Early use of DR..
Kings New Life Pills would have saved
him. They strengthen the stomach, aid
digestion, promote assimilation, improve
appetite. Price Csc. Money back if not
satisfied. Sold by B. F. Hughes
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-07-27
SWifI's Bone Meal E. Potash

This article is Swift's Pure Bone Meal sup
plying the Ammonia. 3 to per cent, and the
Phosphoric Acid % to 20 per cent. in the pur-
est form with Sulphate Of Potash added and
thoroughly combined, supplying the Potash.
that ingredient. This il the highest grade
wheat and grass fertilizer sold in the county
and considering the quality. is the chea pest
FOR sale by JAS. H. BLACKLEY, Agent for
Augusta county.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-07-27

An unknown negro lad had his head
cut off near the IntermOnt, at Coving-
ton, while trying to get on west
bound freight train on Saturday. No
one could identify him and the body
was buried Sunday by the authorities.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-07-27
SWift's Pure Bone Meal,

Ground very nne, and being free from grease
decays readily and quickly in the soil, pro-
ducing Humas. which like rich decaying
Vegetable matter, lightens and warns the
soil, absorbs and retains moisture, and feeds
the plant from start to finish
NO BONE MEAL on the market has a
higher analysis, and the price is no higher
than for the coarse rough bone
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-07-27
Special Cnt In Prices.

At the Murray Carbon Studio for
the month of July only, we will fur
nish to all patrons our regular work at
greatly reduced prices. Investigate
before going elsewhere. July CAT
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-07-27
Notice to Wheelmen

There's positively no need to endure dis
comfort by reason OF chatting, sunburn, in
sect stings, sore and perspiring feet or &C
BILE for pimplss. blotches. skin eruptiOns
and piles. sold by B. F. Hughes. ESQ.