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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-06-01
The Election

The election here last Thursday pass
ed off very quietly, there was no op-
position to the regular Democratic
ticket that amounted to anything and
the primary ticket given below was
elected:
Mayor, W. II. Landes, 776
Commemorative Attorney, Carter
BraxtOns S04
Treasurer, Arista Hoge, $40
j. G. Scheffer, 10Y
City Clerk. N. Argenbright, SOS
Sergeant, E. D. Bell, $50
J. w. Teabo, 10
Constable, G. A. Grafton ISL
Council-First Ward-J ]. Kilgalen,
342; W. 8. Burke, 1856; E. w. Stewart.
342; G. G. Wheat, 359; w. A. Tams, 361;
J. NJ. Spots, 375. Second Ward-Jas.
A Fulton, Ais; o. M. Goode, 4O5; Jos.
A. Glasgow, APO; G. T. Hammond, 4Ol !;
Jas. R. Taylor, Jr., Ala. B. F. Hughes,
1913.
Mccoy, 356; F. M. Merriken, 345; J. D.
Crowle, Jr., 1872. Second Ward-A.
w. May, 327; Taylor Bissell. 319: B. F.
Terry, 316; J. H. Allen, (col) 81.
For Constitutional Convention, 649
Against '' 1876
The county voted only on the ques-
tion Of the constitutional convention
and the vote was very light, however.
the majority in favor of the convention
| was $50.
In the State the vote polled was
about as light as 1t was IN this county.
The majority for the convention will
be about $4,000. 1t is thought the
legislature will shortly be convened
to prepare for the convention, in or.
der that the delegates may be elected
at the November election.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-06-01
Our Advertisers.

G. Nj. RhOads announces that he is
prspa. ed TO do ali kinds OF paper hang
ing. His line Of samples are very fine.
The trustees of Stanton Lodge OF
Masons are calling in bonds for pay
ment. See ad.
N. Fl. and w. A. B. McComb are
Offering for sale at public auction on
July IA, fine farm near Stuart's
Draft.
Mr.. T. 8. Hogshead, clerk of the
school board of North River district,
advertises for bids for the erection of
q school building at Moscow.
DIR. S. P. Hite calls attention to his
celebrated remedy, "Hite s Pain Cure
for use in cases of fever. Send to him
for full directions.
The ]. q. Bishop Cash Co. announce
that Mr.. John l.. Sheppard has been
placed in charge Of their store here to
close out the stock.
Supt. E. o. Peale announces the ex-
animation of public school teachers for
June 26 and 27. ColOred teachers, June
% and 20.
Jos. l.. Barth i Co. call special at.
tsntion to their line Of mems and boys
clothing. They also have full stock
of all kinds of novelties in gents fur.
nishings.
The American Stock Co. is holding
space in this issue for a special an
nouncement. Their immense stoch
will unquestionably receive startling
additions.
The Maryland Life Insurance &c
of Baltimore, advertises with US thi
week. This is a strong company fl
nanclally and In So years of business
have paid over 81, 100000 to beneficial
ries, and never contested case.
The Weinber Clothing Co. tell gu
readers that they have just rsplenishet
their stock of summer clothing. whicl
had been greatly reduced, and that j
10 as complete now as at the first O
the season.
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Notice to Pensioners.

The Augusta county pension board
has adopted the following order:
That tho newspapers of the town be
respectfully requested to publish the
following notice for the information
and use of applicants for pensions I'M
| der the present Pension Law:
Applicants are required to file with
the clerk of the board tho affidavit of
at least one witness on the following
points, to be filed with the original ap-
plication.
l. The affidavit of an officer or 9th
er member of his company or regiment
that he was bona fide member of such
company or regiment, and that the
said applicant rendered service in the
army and did not quit the army with
out proper leave Of absence, detail or
honorable discharge.
g. The affidavit of regular physi-
clan as to the extent OF his present dis
ability, by reason of age or other in
trinity, rendering him unable to earn
his support in whole or in part.
3. The affidavit of one or more wit
nesses that the applicants income is
not in excess of $500 or that he does not
own property in his own name or that
of his wife worth $1,000 or more.
4. In the matter of widows the same
testimony il required as to her decees
ed husbands military record, amount
of income and value of property, and
that she has no children who will sup
port her.
1t is not necessary for the applicant
to come before the Board, but to for
ward withnut doIav the prOnnr q fl 6aVit S
above named by mail to Harry Bur
nett, county clerk, who will submit
them with the original application to
the board at meeting to be held June
5, 1900, at the courthouse.
Proper blanks for applicant will be
here Ia few days and will be furnish
ed on application to the county clerk.
BY order of the Board.
S. F. PILSON, Chairman.
T. M. SMILEY, Clerk.
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From Mt. Scion.

Mt. Scion, Va, May 29.--Mrs. A. u.
Paul, who was reported seriously i'll
last week, shows no sign of improve
ment.
Mrs. Alice BoIen, of Bentonville, is
visiting the family OF H. G. Hanna,
near this place.
Mr.. H. W. Hopswell, One of our enter
prise young men leaves for Craigsville
in the morning, where he has accepted
a position.
Mr.. Marvin Armstrong and his sis
ter, Miss Lulu, of Doe Hill, who have
been spending few days with Mr..
John Mohler, leave for Washington
tomorrow, where they will spend sew
eral days sight seeing.
Capt. 8. 2. Buck is spending few
days in Pendleton county, W. Va.
DR.. Jas. T. Clarke and Miss Mary
Lou Eubank spent yesterday in Staun-
ton.
A large crowd of people attended the
sale of the late Susanna Daggy's prop
erty. and although terms, were cash
thing went high. The land consisting
of IS acres was bought by MIR. David
Moneymaker for eleven hundred and
ten dollars.
Miss Sallie Robson, Mrs. J. A. Walk
er. and Geo. Robson, of Messy Creek,
are attending the Mary Baldwin COM
mencement this week.
There will be lawn party at Messy
Greek church on Thursday evening
and night, June It'll.
Miss Fannie Dinkel of the wv. s.
H." is visiting her mother near here
this week.
We are having fine rains and crops
are growing beautifully. About the
only complaint we hear made is about
the cut worm.
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County Court.

The May term of the county court
convened on Monday, Judge Chalkley
on the bench. The following business
has been disposed of:
The will of John Hawkins was ad.
mitted to probate, with Caspar b.
KOiner as executor.
The will of David Craun was admit
ted, with W. H. Coffman as executor.
Mrs. Florence E. Goodwin qualified
as executrix of the will of John T.
Goodwin.
Jacob H. Rohrer qualified as execu-
tor of Sarah Smith.
Rev. John H DilIs qualified to cole
brate the rites of matrimony.
DR.. w. B. Dodge, of Stuart's Draft,
qualified as notary public.
The case of Wagner vs.. Dull, YER
dict was rendered for plaintiff.
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The City Pension Beard.

The pension board of this city re-
Gently appointed by Judge Letcher,
met on Saturday afternoon aud organ.
lied by the election of Capt. James
Bumgardner, president, and Prof. G..
E. Young, secretary. The board will
meet on Friday next, the Sth, at 10
a. m. All applications should be filed
with the secretary on with Capt. Bum
gardner. Blank forms will be furnish
ed by Clerk Argenbright Of the hust-
ings court.
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Another Pastor Called.

The congregation of Hebron Presby-
terrain church held congregational
meeting on Sunday and extended a
unanimous call to Rev. Holmes Rails
ton, OF Horton, w. Va. Mr.. Ralston
is engaged in home mission work. Rev.
DR.. a. M. Fraser was appointed com
mittee to prosecute the call before
Presbytery. The salary is $500 per
annum.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-06-01
MornIna Wedding.

A beautiful wedding took place Wed
nesday morning at Thinking Spring
church, which was tastefully decorated
for the occasion, when Miss Sara Rock
became the bride of Mr.. Hugh Fl Kerr.
The bridal party entered the church in
the following order. The ushers,
Messrs. T. K WOodhouse and Junius
Fishburne, of this city, and Bonnie
Kerr and Harry Watson, of Fishers
vile; next came the maid of honor,
Miss Antress Gulley, followed by the
bride and her father. They were met
at the altar by the groom and his best
man, Mr.. Herbert J. Taylor, where
the ceremony was impressively per
formed by Rev. Or. &. w. Finley, the
pastor. The bride Was becOmingly at
tired in travelling suit of grey cloth
with hat and gloves to match, and car
ried BRIDES roses. The maid of honor
were white organdie and carried white
carnations.
The bride is a daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. P. H. Rock, of the Fishersville
ighborhood, and is most accom-
plished young lady. The groom is
prominent member of the StauntOn
bar, and is one of the most popular
young men of our city, and has host
of friends who extend their best wishes
for happy aud prosperous future.
An elegant reception was rendered
the bridal party Tuesday night at the
home of the brides parents. The hap
py couple took the east bound train
Immediately after the ceremony for a
tour of the northern cities, and on
their return will make.their home in
this city,
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VOOu.
Best in writing, Roy Kyle.
Greatest improvement in drawing. Mary
Berkeley.
Best in drawing. Carl Armentrout.
Greatest improvement in sewing, Pearl
SwOrtzel.
Best in sewing, Virgie Black.
9Th Grade-Miss Y Dung, Teacher.
Highest general average, Palmer Hartman
Present every day, no tardy marks, Lou
Use Kyle, Palmer Hartman.
Greatest improvement in writing, Jessie
Apperson, Harry May.
Best in writing, Margaret Campbell.
Greatest Improvement in drawing, Olive
Timberlake.
Best in drawing, Alfred Haines.
Greatest improvement in sewing. Janet
Wilson.
Best in sewing, Margaret Campbell.
7th Grade B-Miss Blackburn, Teacher
Highest general average, Sara Carpenter
Greatest improvement in writing, How
ard Porter.
Best in writing, Mary Runnels.
Greatest improvement in drawing, Sara
Carpenter.
Best in drawing, Xina Kerr.
Greatest improvement in sewing, Sadie
Wright.
Best in sewing Maggie Henderson.
SEVENTH GRAMMAR GRADE A.
Highest general average, Katie Left
witch.
Present every day, no tardy marks, Pearl
Kiester.
Greatest improvement in writing, Louise
Lushbaugh.
Best in writing, Clyde Armentrout.
Greatest improvement in drawing, Ade-
laide Myer.
Best in drawing, Clyde Armentrout.
Greatest improvement in sewing, Katie
Leftwich.
Best in sewing. Louise Lushbaugh.
| MINNIE BICKLE, Teacher.
EIGHT GRADE.-Highestg general average
SeddoE Eubank.
Present every day, no tardy marks,
Stuart Webb. Ellen Barr. Ossie Davis.
| Greatest improvement in writing, Will
liam Gardner.
Best in writing, Bessie Woodhouso.
Greatest improvement in drawing, Ssd-
don Eubank.
Best in drawing, Arthur Coffslt.
Greatest improvement in sewing, Alice
Surber.
Best in sewing, Seldom Eubank.
Greatest improvement in carpentry, For
rest Kyle.
Best in carpentry, Arthur COffelt.
LUCY GAIT KINNEY. Teacher.
FIRST YEAR IN THE HIGH SCHOOL "B"
Highest general average. Ruth Pforr.
Present every day. no tardy marks, Rutl
PfOrr, Lucille CrOsier.
Greatest improvement in writing. GeOrg
Berkeley.
! Best in writing, Frances Huteheson.
, Greatest improvement In drawing, Fran
ces Hutcheson.
: Best in Drawing, Ruth PfOrr.
Greatest improvement in sewing, Rut
Pforr.
Best in sewing, Mamie Crawford, Met
BehrenS.
J Greatest improvement in carpentry, Ed
A win Anderson.
Best in carpentry, Harry Fauver.
ELI ABETH s. MCCUE, Teacher.
FRS YEAR HIGH SCHOOL.
81 c. Il. Friend, Teacher.
Highest general average, Anne Berkle!
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Augusta Horticultural Society.

There will be meeting of the Au-
gusta horticultural Society (formerly
the Fruit Growers Association) on Sat-
urday, June 2. at II o'clock. An un-
usually attractive program has been
prepared for the occasion, and a full
attendance is invited.
Respectfully,
J. A. BROWN, Secretary.
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| way.
Rev. R. G. Jett and Mr.. Alex. F.
Robertson, are in Lynchburg, attend
ing the annual meeting of the diocese
of Southern Virginia.
Mr.. Arthur H. Taylor, a we'll known
newspaper man, and formerly of this
city, has taken position with Brad
streets Commercial Agency with head
quarters in Richmond.
Mr.. Henry C. Stout, of New Hope,
has obtained valuable patent through
the we'll known firm of r. s. and A.
B. Lacey, of Washington, D. c.. Gov
ering a wagon body raiser.
Miss Mary Cook, who has been at
tending school at Decatur, Ca. is
spending the vacation at the homo of
her father, Mr.. }. F. Cook, near Val
ley Mills.
Mr.. John OFT, Of SPOTS wood, spent
Sunday with Miss Rebecca Berry OF
Kerr's Creek. He was accompanied
by Miss Antha McCuthen, of the
Shemariah neighborhood.
DR.. and Mrs. Henry A. White, oil
Washington and Lee University, will
J sail shortly for Naples. DIR. White
goes as a delegate to the Internationa
Congress of History, which meets il
Paris in July.
Synodical evangelist, Rev. J. E
Booker. is conducting a protracte(
meeting at Big River, this county
Last Sunday he preached in the morn
. ing at Pond Gap, in the afternoon a
Esteline, and in the evening at Craigs
vile.
VIM. R. Tyree, Jr.. OF this city, ha
accepted position as clerk in tn
. lumber camp of the West Virgini
Pulp and Paper Co., on the head O
9 Greenbrier River, which is being op,
rated by Col. D. O'Connell.
DR.. J. s. Blair, of Churchvills. VIII
l has been at the Kings Daughter
! Hospital for treatment, il said to h
Il doing very well. 1t was thought ths
y an operation would be necessary, bu
Il DIR. Meg uire, who was sent for though
otherwise.
Evening star., 1900-10-18
Represent Graat

The people OF this District have reason
to regret that Representative tirout has
failed in his contest for the Vermont sena-
torship. This regret will have no reference
" Whatever 70 the qualifications OF Mr. Dill
nnsham, the successful candidate. whose
election is announced today Mr. Grout
has proved himself a true friend of the ma
uonal capital He has given to District af-
fairs Intelligent consideration and has been
in position to advance its interests very
materially. But his defeat for the senator
ship Will for the time end his career in
Congress. for he withdrew from the contest
for the nomination for the House in order
that he might be free to compete for the
other office. and the election OF Dillingham;,
therefore. robs Congress of Mr. Grout's 5
services altogether for at least two years.
He Will be In the House this winter. of
course. and he will doubtless have occa-
sion to appreciate the sincerity of the local
regret at his temporary retirement from
public life
Evening star., 1900-10-18

patronage. As 1t was. he bargained with
the enemy. and came periiousty near TO de-
liverin2 very valuable goods.
Now. as ono may see upon momAnts
reflection. these cases do not describe the
cases of Webster Davis and Mr.. wellington.
If they have betrayed anybody 1t Is only
themselves. Neither was in position TO be-
tray either his party or his country.
Neither could boast of so much Importance
or influence. Neither held the key to any
vital situation. The one was only a subor-
dinate official under government. while the
other was certain to lose any strength he
might have the moment he became disasso-
ciated from the party which had made him.
1t Is important to note these things. Com
PARSONS are odious. but people will indulge
I'm them. and therefore they should never
be made inconsiderately. Let US not trot
out the great stars of infamy TO point
moral and adorn a tale about local poll
ticians who, no matter what the induce
ments. simply change their coats and do no
harm to anybody but themselves. And
something is due to General Arnold and to
Judas well to others.
Evening star., 1900-10-18
The Coal Strike at an End,

The coal strike seems to have been ef-
fectually settled by the posting Of notices
by the operators offering an advance in
and making a reduction in some cases in
the powder charge. There is a general be-
lief that the miners will return to work
in a few days This belief is heighten ed
by the fact that agents of the large coal
producing companies have notified their
retail customers In this city that the price
of coal will now be so cents a ton higher
than the rates cited in the September cir
cular. This is a lower price, Of course
than that which has obtained since the be-
ginning of the strike. but it is hailed by
some dealers literally low in view of
the fact that the operators might have
added dollar to the rate, in consequence
ant Increase in the cost of mining The
public will not be disposed to share un-
reservedly the gratitude of the retailers
for the generosity Of the Who'll -salers IN
any case, it would seem. the consumers
are to be forced to pay the price Of the
strike. Coal they must have and coal they
will have, no matter what the rates and in
the end 1t will be seen that, with perhaps
A very few exceptions where retailers have
voluntarily lost profits in order to accom-
nodate large customers OF to meet pre-
Failing contracts, the burden of the strike
has fallen upon the unorganized unpro-
tected householder, the helpless man with
he had
Evening star., 1900-10-18
Silver silence,

Mr.. Bryan's silence as to silver in his
various New York speeches does not argue
we'll for his frankness- He was recently
forced by crowd Of students at Ann Ar
Dor to reiterate the democratic pledge to
restore silver to free coinage at 16 to 1.
The silver plank in the platform is as SUBJ
ssantial as any other, though in the east
ern campaign pushed into the background.
The free silver doctrine Is all that holds
the coalition which Mr.. Bryan leads in the
least semblance OF harmony. Yet this
nominee of a great party. whose very ex-
istence as a candidate springs from his
advocacy Of free coinage. said no word
about the subject In the very money CEN
ter Of the country.
1t Is suggestive when 30 great an occa-
sion 10 passed without q single utterance
Evening star., 1900-10-18
The PunishmeBt Ediet suspected.

Serious doubt has been cast upon the edict
which was recently published. purporting
70 have emanated from the Chinese court
IN The province of Shansi and decreeing
certain punshments for various leaders of
the reactionaries. The issue of that edlct
was accepted at the time as evidence that
China proposed TO do al least a little To-
ward guaranteeing the security of foreign
Interests, There were differences of op!n-
ion as TO the sufficiency of the punish
ments prescribed The governments con-
tInued their work of securing from their
ministers reports upon this matter of re-
prisals against individuals. The proclama-
lion bore every appearance Of genuineness.
But now it il asserted that neither LII
Hung Chang nor Prince Ching believes the
edict TO be genuine The belief is spread
irS that some Of The Boxer leaders pro-
muigated the document without imperial
authority in order to check the foreign ad
vance upen Pao Ting Flu. If this were
their purpose 1t failed.
Ii would seem 10 be a very easy matter
for this government TO ascertain from the
government Of China whether such an
edict has in fact been formally issued. and
whether its terms have been or will be en-
forced Minister WI remains the accred-
IL
He is supposedly in communication with
the emperor Why should ne not be able
to settle all doubts 10 this mattero 1t
would greatly facilitate the peaceful settle
ment OF the Chinese problem and would add
TO the chances of readiustment without
partition. China has already won the dis
trust OF the powers sufficiently without
being subjected 10 the suspicion that there
is double dealing at the new capital and
that the Boxer leaders so far from being
disGraced and punished. are sufficiently IN
control to manipulate the tokens OF i'm
periai authority to their own advantage.
What the world demands today in this
Chinese affair is straightforwardness and
decision. 1t Is not necessary that the
United States should wait upon the ar
rangement Of the diplomatic program under
the terms of the French note to satisfy
itself whether there is a responsible gov
ernment at near Singan Flu with which
II can subsequently deal.
Evening star., 1900-10-18
OyerySOrking Historical Characters

Judas Iscariot and Benedict Arnold al
ways do duty In times OF excitement and
bitter reproaches. They are the greatest
traitors in stock, and those on the hunt Of
such a character for purposes OF offensive
comparison invariably choose one or the
other and put him 10 Just now some
Of the critics of Webster Davis are tracing
critics Of Senator Wellington likenesses to
the other in him. But "a a matter OF fact
md in justice to all concerned there is no
fair comparison in either case. AS witness:
Judas was in position 10 betray his Mas
ter. aud did betray Him. The armed multi
tude would probably have found and Sc
cured the Savior without the guidance Of
Judas. but they hargained for guide and
found him in Judas. The orfense OF Judas,
therefore. was not only in being willing to
oetrdy his Master. but in doing so. ii.
was man of prominence among the
twelve and sold not only himself but his
power of Identification. And the chief
priests and elders got the worth OF their
vile Investment.
Benedict Arnold was In position to do
great harm to his country. lie was not
only a man of consequence, but at that
particular time was In charge OF a key &c
the general situation. He had been disap-
pointed In the matter of promotion. Had
he been a politician he would probably have
raised as big a row over the matter Of