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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-03-01
From Buena Vista.

Buena Vista, Feb. 26.--In reading
the letter from the Waynesboro CORE
spondent. We note with pleasure that
tho Home Dramatic Club will play
Diamond and Hearts in the Opera
House on the evening Of the 2Sth. We
also note that Miss Maud Murry, of
Edinburg, who made such success as
Topsy in Topsy Turvy is a member Of
the cast. The people of Buena Vista
hope they will see fit to play Diamond
and Hearts here at no distant date as
we remember how exceedingly well
Topsy Turvy was played and we are
very an1iOus.tO see all of the cast again
and royal welcome Is assured them
II they come.
The old folks concert last Friday
evening was q great success. 1t has
been requested by the young ladies of
Virginia College to have it repeated,
they being unable to attend on account
Of their colonial Ball. 1t will be re-
peated at the College Friday evening,
March 9Th.
The revival meeting at the Baptist
church still continues to draw large
crowds and great deal of interest is
being shown. There has been between
so and 80 professions
Miss Louise Stuart, who has been
visiting relatives in Staunton and Au-
gusta, reached home this week.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-03-01

From recent issue of the Balti-
more Sun we have read with pleasure
two column article from the able pen
of Mrs. Taylor Bissell, associate writer
on the staff of the Daily News, of this
city. The article is general review
of Staunton, the "Gem City, of the
Valley, socially, commercially and ed
ucationally, and sets forth forcibly
the very many superior advantages
our city possesses. These advantages
we have enjoyed so long that we have
become Injured to them, and their
blessings fail to impress US. Thus it is
that only by having them recalled or
by comparing them with other less
favored communities that we realize
our good fortune. Not many DAYS
since a gentleman of travel, education
and refinement, remarking along this
line, said that be knew of no city in
Virginia wherein could be found so
many advantages and comforts for
the home life.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-03-01
EchoIs For Governor.

In the lively contest for the govern
orship now in progress we do not be.
lieye the Democrats of the state could
do anything wiser than name Edward
Echols, Of Augusta, for that positlon.
We lay aside the Partially which
Rockbridge man might naturally feel
for him as a son of old Augusta, with
which we are united by SO many ties
of kinship and years of mutual inter-
course and mutual services. Nor 40
we regard the fact that he was ed ucat-
ed amoug us, as was his honored faith.
er before him. We look higher than
that. He Is a man of character, and
a man Of dignity. He is not DEM
agogue. Think Of it; this is right
smart to say for governor. Cannot
always be said. He is man of ex-
emplary habits. He Is a man of ed
ucation and good sense. He has for
10 years been engaged in the services
of the state in its general assembly and
in the lieutenant gOvernOr's chair. lie
has been faithful and assiduous in
filling every position he has ever held
and such knowledge as be has acquired
| in this valuable school of training is
possessed by few others and of great
value in the chair OF the chief execu-
tive. He knows as few men do the re-
preventative men Of Virginia and this
qualities him to judge for himself in
the selection he may be called upon to
make of men for public service. He
| is not a factiOnist and represents no
faction, and those are the kind of men
to be sought and promoted to keep
alive the harmony SO necessary for the
accomplishment of the best interests
of the state as we'll as a party. Can
more, can as much, be said for any
other man now candidate for gov.
ernor? We think not.
We do not claim for him what be
has not-the oratory of Montague fol
instance, or the political adroitness OF
Swanson, but in those qualities which
will insure to the people dignited
useful and safe chief executive we
believe he surpasses them all.--Rock
bridge News.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-03-01
Terrible Less on Sea

The sinking Of the Pacific Mail
steamer Rio de JaneirO, after striking
rock in the Golden Gate during the
dense fog Friday morning, was the
most appalling disaster known for
many years.
Most of the bodies of the 100 OF moro
victims are at the bottom of the sea,
and many of them may never be re-
covered. The water where the ship
lies is deep and the current swift, and
the dead, with most Of the wreckage,
probably will be carried far out into
the Pacific.
The number of lives lost may never
be known exactly, owing to the fact
that the ships records were lost, and
it il practically impossible to tell just
how many Chinese were in the steer
age. The vessel, with its valuable
cargo, will be total loss.
Much difficulty has been experienced
in obtaining the names of the pas
sengers and crew, but it is known that
Consul General Wildman, of Hong
Kong, with bis wife and two children
were among the passengers drowned.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-03-01

AS has long been expected, the pro-
tectionists have at last cooked the
goose that has been laying the golden
eggs for them, as not only Russia, but
other foreign countries that import
large quantities of American products
are now threatening to impose heavy
duties upon all such products that are
sold abroad cheaper than at home.
Why this has not been done before
has long been puzzle to the opponents
of high tariff. Europe must have
American cotton, grain and meat,
which are produced in the South and
West, but she can do very we'll without
the iron, steel and manufactured
goods that are made in the North.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-03-01
Middle River Teachers League.

The Middle River Teachers' League
will meet at New Hope on Saturday
March 9th, at 10 o'clock. The follow
ing is the program arranged for the
meeting:
Scripture verse.
Qualifications of a teacher aside from
book knowledge. A. Mercer and E.
A. Aldhizer.
Recltation-Miss Mamie Kennedy.
Does our system provide for the steady
Development and ever-increasing ef-
ficiency of our public schools? Gen
eral discussion, led by W. H. G. Bow
ers.
Essay-H. L. Bell.
Literature-H. G. Stout.
The Human Eye and Ear-W. L.
Kerr.
Recitation-Miss Annie Sites.
Question Box.
Music.
II. G. COLEMAN, Secretary.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-03-01

VIRGINIA-In the Clerks Office of Au.
gusta County Court, February 9, 1901.
II, Harry Burnett, Clerk of the County
Court for Augusta county, do hereby GER
tify that Robert H. Ramsey has this day
filed in my Office certificate from D. B.
Kunkle, y. ?. for Augusta county, that
he did on the LIST day of December, 1900,
gusta county, two estray cattle.
One steer, dark red, some white marks,
about one year old; the other a heifer,
pale red with sprinkle of roam on body,
some white, about one year DID, both
branded, but very indistinctly. Apprais-
ed at S35 for both by ]. s. Ramsey, S. J..
Ramsey and w. L. Golfer, three freehold
ers of Augusta county. Given under my
hand this the 9th, day of February, 1901.
HARRY BURNETT,
Clerk Of Augusta County Court.
feb 15-3t
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-03-01
Is For Mr.. EchoIs.

Senator VIM. P. Barksdale, of Hall
fax, desires it stated that he is fol
Lieutenant-G EchoIs for the
Democratic nomination for Governor
first. last and all the time, and not fol
Mr.. Swanson, as has been stated. The
Senator says Mr.. Eehols will sweep
Halifax and that he is enthusiastically
in favor of his nomination.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-03-01

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" Staunton, Va, Feb. H. 1901.
Jacob Runkle's Administrator,
VS..
David Runkle, ct ais.
All parties interested in the above
entitled cause now pending in the circuit
court of Augusta county. Take Notice, that
pursuant to decree there entered of date
June LIST, 1899, I shall at my office at Staun-
ton, Va, on
MARCH 16. 1901,
proceed to ascertain and report:
list, An account showing how the costs
in this cause must be appOrtiOned.
End. The transactions of Hulst Glenn,
trustee.
3rd. Any other matters deemed peril
nent, etc.
HENRY W. HOLT,
Commissioner in Chancsry.
feb Is At
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-03-01
Coylnut0n Mention.

Miss Jennie Payne left Wednesday
morning for StauntOn to spend several
weeks with her sister, Mrs. e, g.
Gooch. She will also visit friends in
Baltimore and Washington before re-
turning.
Mr.. J R. Pirkey is now engaged i'll
getting in material for his handsome
new business building on the corner oil
Main street and Main avenue.
The Covington Machine shops is st,ll
crowded with orders and a prosperous
year is looked for by this, one of Gov
ington's best industries Sentinel.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-03-01

A Washington correspondent has
discovered that the Republican lead
ers are anxious to be rid of the Philip,
pines. That is interesting, but scarcely
important. What do the trusts, army
contractors and franchise grabbers
think about it? That is the question.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-03-01
Highland items.

Mrs. Hildebrand is visiting friends
in Staunton.
Gilbert Siron left Monday for Rich
mond. Rev. ]. G. johnson accompa-
MED him as far as StauntOn.
Mrs. Sally Shinnibery, an aged lady,
widow of Jacob Shinnibery, died on
Tuesday evening, at her home in Crab
bottom, aged about IS years. Deceas
ed WAS born on Strait Greek, and was
a sister Of Jacob Peck, who died few
years ago, and was an aunt Of Alice
and Carrie Peck. She leaves no chill
dren,-Recorder.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-03-01
SPECTACLESS ST.

No, every body can't be fitted for 81
but the great majority can, and you
may be in the lucky class. Of course,
if you want solid gol I'd or gold filled
frames you will have to pay a little
more, but you get the lenses.
We never attempt to do the impossi-
BILE. We know whether you need us OF
a doctor; and we won't sell you spec
tacles that don't fit. no matter how
much or how lidtle you pay.
No charge for testing your eyes; nc
charge for Strengthening glasses.
Our repair bench in the front of oul
store does quick NEEDING.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-03-01
W. L. Olivier & Son, Auctloneers.
SALE OF
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE

IN AUGUSTA COUNTY.
Pursuant to decree of the circuit court
of Augusta county. rendered in the cause
Of A. G. Gordon, commissioner for &c. VS..
Patrick Lloyd, ct ais, we will sell at public
auction on
MONDAY, MARCH rs, 1901,
Court day. in ront of the county court
house in StauntOn, that very valuable and
desirable parcel of land containing twenty
two (22) acres, more or less. with the
dwelling house and other Improvements
thereon, situated on Naked Greek, in Au-
gusta county, adjoining the lands of Sea-
wright. BOsserman, Croushorn, ct ais, now
occupied by Joseph Calhoun. This prop
erty is in high state of cultivation and
has on it good grist mill.
TERMS-One- third cash, and the residue
of the purchase money in two equal in
stalments evidenced by the bonds OF the
purchaser, bearing even date with sale,
and payable in one and two years from
date, with interest from date, with ap-
proved personal security, and the title re-
tanned as ultimate security.
A. c. GORDON,
CHARLES CURRY,
R. K. FAUNTLEkOY,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-03-01

Clerks Office of the Circuit Court of Au-
gusta County, to-wit:
1, Jos. B. Woodward, Clerk of the Court
aforesaid do certify that A. C. Gordon,
one of the commissioners above named,
has executed the bond required by decree
of sale entered on the 10th day of June,
1900, in the chancery cause of A. e. Cor
don, com'r. VS.. Patrick Lloyd, ct ais, now
pending in this court.
JOS. B. WOODWARD,
mar At Clerk
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-03-01

NOTICE. hereby give notice to all par
" ties who have been keeping sheep on
shares for W. N. Wilson, agent, to report
to me at the Office of James Dore, johnson
street, Staunton, Va, on Monday, Febru-
airy 25th, court day, to talk over future
arrangements. W. H. HUNTER,
feb 8 4t* Admir-.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-03-01

(B. +. May, AucLlODeor.)
DUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE MILL
L PROPERTY.-The undersigned, j. W.
Newman and Geo. F. Barger, administrator
with the will annexed of John G. Barger, de-
ceased, will offer at public auction on the
premises at 2 p. m. on
SATURDAY, MARCH 23d, 1901,
that valuable mill property and " alter right
appurtenance thereto of which John C. Bar
ger died seized, situated on the east bank of
Middle River, in Augusta county, about one
mile west OF the village of New Hope, con-
tanning about seven acres of land, with few
small outbuildlngs attached, together with
all the machinery in the building. This mill
is half roller process and has chopper and
other machinery, with good supply of wa
ter, two water wheels. and it is supposed to
be sixty or seventy horse power mill.
TERMS.-One-third cash and the balence
on one and two years time, the purchaser to
give his bonds for the deferred instruments
ofpurchase money, dated the day of sale and
bearing interest from date at per cent,
with approved personal security and addi-
tionally secured by vendors lien or deed of
trust upon the property.
J. w. NEWMAN,
GEO. F. BARGER, admins
traitor t. q. of j. c. Barger, deceased.
feb 22-4t+
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-03-01

1t was stated in the House of Com
mons last week that Great Britain is
issuing from $4,000, 900 to Sc, 900. 900 of
war bonds weekly.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-03-01

The question is whether we are to
pay for water and not have 1t, or pay
for it and have it.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-03-01

Those who have been inclined to
doubt the old saying that sparks fly
upward, had their minds set at rest on
Tuesday night. Sparks do fly upward.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-03-01

The Danville city council last week
passed the Hamptnn curfew ordinance
by a vote of 10 to 3.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-03-01

Mrs. Robert Smith died Monday at
her home, Bunker HILL" just outside
Fredericksburg, aged "a years.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-03-01
SWITZER& GRUBERT,
jewelers. and OPTICIANS, Staunton.

VIRGINIA, TO-WIT I'm the Clerks
Office of the Circuit of Augusta cOun-
ty, the 18th day of February, 1901.
The Commonwealth of Virginia,
70 the Sheriff of Augusta County,
Greeting:
You are hereby commanded to summon
Basic City Chilled Roll and Iron Works,
Central Trust Company and +. l.. Henkle
to appear at the Clerks Office of our Cir
cunt Court Tor Augusta county, at the court
house the First Monday in March, 1901,
to answer Bill in chancery exhibited
against them in said court, by Alfred p
Stevenson, who sues FOR himself and on
behalf of all other bondhoIders and cred
itors secured by the deed of trust executed
by Basic City Chilled Roll and Iron Works
to Central Trust Company, bearing date
on the 9TH day of December, 1895, who will
unite in this suit upon the usual terms,
and unless they shall answer the said bill
within the time prescribed by law the
court will take the same for confessed and
decree accordingly.
And this they shall in no wise omit un-
der he penalty of 9100. And have then
and there this writ. Witness Joseph B
Woodward, Clerk of said court at the court
house. the 14th day of February, 1901, in
the 125th year of the Commonwealth.
JOS. B. WOODWARD, Clerk.
n COpy-Ie6G0,
JOS. B. WOODWARD, Clerk.
The object of this suit is to require the
execution of the trusts declared in the deed
OF trust OF Basic City Chilled Roll and
Iron Works to Central Trust Comp. any,
bearing date on the 9Th day of December
1898, and further to obtain decree of the
court adludeing and declaring that the
rights of the bondholders and creditors Sc.
cured in and by the said deed of trust of
December 9Th, 1895, are superior and par
| amount to the rights of F. l. Henkel as
purchaser, at sale for delinquent taxes
of the property conveyed by said deed
and further adjudging ard declaring that
the title of said F. l. HenkIe as such pur.
chaser, is wholly invalid by reason of lille
gality and irreg1larity in the assessment
sale and conveyance of said property.
And it appearing by affidavit fled thai
there is not within the county of Augusts
| or city OF Staunton, any officer, director o.
agent of said defendants Basic City Chill
ed Roll and Iron Works and Central Trus
Company, or any other person, upol
whom process may be served according tt
law, 1t is therefore ordered that a copy Of
| the process issued in this cause be publish
ed once week for at least four successive
| weeks, in a newspaper published in thu
city of Staunton
Teste,
JOS. B. WOODWARD. Clerk.
j., j. l. q R. Bumgardner, p.q, feb22 a
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,
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Almost everybody who reads the news
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The San Francisco call., 1901-12-25
BUSTLING SITKl
ONLY A MEMORY
Quaint Alaskan Capital
Soon to Lose Its
Distinction.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

VANCOUVER, 3. c., Dec M-Withln
the next three months the curtain will be
rung down upon Sitka, Alaska, and if the
steamer lines arrange for calls there more
than once a month it will be only to salts
fly the curiosity of sightseers. The seat
of government will be removed from Sit
ka at the first of the year to Juneau.
After the officials of the capital of Alaska
have left there will be very few persons
living in the old city except Indians and
white trappers.
Sitka is more than 100 years old, and
ever since the United States owned Alas
ka the town has been the seat of govern
ment. By the end of the year the new
courthouse in Juneau will have been COM
pleted, and the Governor and other Of
ficials will change their residence. Juneau
is one days run by steamer from any
other of the Alaskan ports, whereas it
took fifteen days formerly to get back
and forth from Sitka to Skaguay.
But Sitka is still the most picturesque
town by far in Alaska. The roads are
wide and well paved, and from the big
squared timbers under the wharf, which
been brought from afar, to the tops of the
pretty cottages that nestle under the side
of the mountain the place is one of par
ticular interest to tourists, but of exactly
the opposite to any one with a business
idea in view.
The Indians there are of all grades
There are the pure bloods; others are
half century ago, and many are nearly
white. The Indian population will prob
ably remain, regardless of the desertion
OF the town by the government.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-25
RECEIVE BIRDS :
FROM ROOSEVELT
White House Employees
Are HonOred With
Turkeys.
Children Of President Re-
ceive Presents From
Everywhere.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.-Eighty- seven
big turkeys were distributed to the White
House policemen, messengers, ushers,
servants, gardeners and stablemen to-day
with the compliments of the President.
Each turkey had on it a card bearing the
seasons compliments The distribU -
was the largest ever made at the WNte
House. President Mckinley always gave
turkeys to the married employees, but the
list of recipients was never so large as
that Of to-day. The turkeys were dis
tributed by Henry Pinckney. the White
House steward.
Express wagons, mail carriers and mes
sengers bore numerous packages to the
White House to-day, presents to the
Roosevelt family from friends and admir-
ers throughout the country. Many Of the
packages were for the children, who will
not be allowed, however, to have them
until tomorrow.
The programme at the White House to-
morrow will follow the custom OF the
family in former years. Ihere Will pc no
Christmas tree, as tree never mas Oeen
a part Of the celebration or CHRISTMAS IN
the Roosevelt family. The children, how
ever all hang uD their stockings, and
they will arise early tomorrow 20 VISIT
them and ascertain what Santa Claus mas
left for them Later in the morning the
children will assemble in the library,
there to receive gifts from thelr IaIher
and mother. ....I.
will go to the home of their uncle ana
aunt. Captain and Mrs. COwles, to see
pretty Christmas tree and receive Otnef
presents. The Christmas dinner viii 4e
served at 1880 o. clock and only the 1aInlIy
will be present a., ~.
On Thursday, if the weather permits, 1t
is probable that the Roosevelt family m
Guiding the President, will go down IL
Potomac River on a cruise Theodl
Roosevelt Jr. is going hunting with -
Rixey and is very anxious that his father
should accompany him. The President Is
inclined to do so if public business Will
permit. Even if the President cannot go
it is the present intention OF MIS-; Roose-
veIt and some of the other children to
accompany DR.. Rixey and Theodore Jr-