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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-12

THE Convention has had "A Flood
of propositions, but its Glass seems
too obscure for it to see through
clearly.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-12

THERE is lady sheriff in one OF
the Western States. She may dis
cover that goo-goo eyes are more
potential than the club.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-12

Licensed to marry in Washington
Matthias Clark and Luella Pulling, both
of Rappahannock County. o. b. Wigles
worth, of Richmond, and Callie Blaydes
of Caroline County.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-12
MARRIAGES

Miss Maud Pollard. the daughter of DR.
and Mrs. John Pollard, and Alr Robert
Lee thurman, OF Atlanta, will be married
October nth Richmond News.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-12

The Constitutional Convention
made a Good(e) beginning. 1t should
complete its work with IA genuine
Daniel-like finish.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-12

NORFOLK should be careful that tn
Hoo Hoos are not hoo-dooed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-12
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-12

Attorney-General Montague will open
his campaign for Governor at Chatham
next Monday. This is the home of Con
gresham Swanson.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-12

1t is well understood that two SUCCESS
iul attempts to reach the Presidency
are sufficient to prevent third nOmina
ton. Two unsuccessful attempts ought
to be equally potent, surely -lndeX-Ap
peal.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-07-19
The Galveston Disaster.

The story of the greatest flood that
ever visited the shores of America since
the days of Noah, will be told at the
Opera House, tonight friday by DIR.
Scott, pastor of the Second PreSby-
terian church. He has agreed to do
this at the request of the ladies of his
congregation to assist them in raising
their proportion of the building fund
for their new church. DIR. Scott and
his family were in the midst of the ter
rible storm that swept over Galveston
and partially submerged his own home
causing, among the thousands who
were drowned or killed, the death OF
nearly 100 Of his own congregation.
His driving mare swan out of his sta
BILE and climed into the second story OF
an clubhouse and remained there safely
during the storm. H afterwards drove
her day and night over the devastated
city to his phaeton, piled high with
provisions for the sick and starving OF
the city, to whom he and Molly" came
as administering angels" during The long
trying weeks that followed the great Ca
tastrophe. DIR. Scott has many thrill
ing stories of narrow escapes and heroic
deeds which he tells as only an eye wit
ness can. The tickets for admission
25c, can be had at the Drug stores,
Splitter g. Howison's, and Shultz g
Book store,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-07-19
Death Of Mrs. VIM. Curry.

Mrs. Lucy Curry, wife of VIM. Cur
ry, Esq, the venerable ex-clerk of the
circnit and county courts OF Pocahon-
tas county. w. Va. died at her hns-
bands residence near = Hunters
Vile on the 3rd of July after painful
illness, her death being caused by "a
cancerous affection Of the throat. She
was one of the best of women, beauti-
full in person and character, a loving
and lovable wife and mother, an orna-
ment to the church and society. She
is survived by her husband, one son.
Sherman, and two daughters, Mrs.
Joseph S. Mcneil, of Pocahontas, and
Mrs. Lille Wade, of Highland. She
was before marriage Miss Hill, of
PocahOntas county, and was widely
connected, her family being one OF the
most extensive and Influential in that
county. She had relatives also in
Augusta and Rockbridge.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-07-19
With Our advertisers.

II. L. Lang buys old gold and silver.
See his ad.
Brenaman. the bicycle man is offer
ing some special bargains for The re-
mainder of the month. Call and see
them.
Read the new advertisement of Ken
nedy u Crawford. it Will interest you.
and if you need anything in their line
it will pay you to Call and see them.
few energetic persons can get
pleasant and profita bic employment,
by addressing F. W. Shield, Manager
Hampton Subscription Book Co..
Hampton, Va.
Bryan's specialties are flooring, sid
ing, ceiling, sash, doors and blinds.
He carries a full stock Of Heath & Mil
ligan's paints and the best railroad
white lead.
The 63rd annual announcement of
the Virginia Military Institute ap-
pears in this issue. Confers degrees in
Academic course, also degrees of Bach
elor of Science in Technical courses.
For full information address General
Scout Ship, Lexington, Va.
The new dry goods firm of Shreck-
hise Il Bear, have an announcement in
this issue in which they call attention
to their great reduction sale. They
want to dispose of all their summer
goods in order to make room for an en-
tire new stock.
J. Z. Kice has moved his furniture
and undertaking establishment from
South Augusta street to West Main
street, in the Harrison building, for
merly occupied by Bishop. He Is bet
ter prepared than ever to meet the
wants of his patrons.
The University College of Medicine,
Richmond, has its announcement in
to-day's paper. There are SO teachers,
hospitals, 8 lecture halls, 4 dispense
ries and 8 laboratories. Every modern
equipment in connection with the
school.
Dunsmore' Business College begins
its 30th session Wedn esday, September
4th. 1t is unnecessary for us to try
and tell what this college has done and
is doing for the young men and wOmer
of this and adjoining States. The bes
recommendation that can be given /
| is the mum Der Of its graduates holding
RESPONSE BILE positions all over the coun
| try. For catalogue and full informa
ton address Plof }. G. Dunsmore
! President.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-07-19
Death Recalls a Pretty Romance.

A dispatch from Omaha announces
ene death IN that city on Saturday of
MIS-. FRANCES Warmer, wife of DIR.
Warrlner, OF the United States Army,
ana that her remains had been shipped
10 Harrlsonburg for interment. They
arrived here Monday accompanied
by her sister, who had been with her.
and her brother who had gone west to
meet the remains. They were taken
direct to Harrisonburg, and the fune-
raj took place Tuesday.
The dispatch says: ''She expected
to meet her husband at San Francisco
some time in July, but when she
reached Omaha she received word that
bis departure from the Philippines had
been delayed, and be would not be
able to reach this country until early in
Mrs. Warmer was quite
i'll with stomach trouble when she
reached this city, and she determined
to stop here for medical treatment
before proceeding to San Francisco.
She was at the Clarkson Hospital IN
I'll several days ago, when she was re-
moved TO more comfortable quarters
at the Bachelors, where she WAS at
tended by DIR. MilrOy and trained
nurse. The physicians at the hospital
were OF the opinion that the sick
woman could not recover, and it is said
they required her to sign a statement
that her removal from the Institution
was against their will and advice.
Mrs. Warmer was only 80 years of
age. In the last hours of her life she
apparently thought only OF her bus
band, repeatedly calling his name and
the wish to live until she
could see him again. She passed away
With only her sister and her husbands
cousin at her bedside.
Mrs. Warmer was sick at the Vir-
,inla Hospital in Richmond when DIR.
Warriner was a student at the Uni
5erslty College of Medicine, and they
net there for the first time. The
marriage was quite romantic one.
drs. WARMERS fatal illness was due
u part to an accident which she re-
'eived some months ago at CharlOttes-
lille. She was struck by locomotive
While crossing the track and 80 badly
lurt that her life was despaired of for
time, but she finally recovered.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-07-19
Capt. Snapp ParaIyzed.

Capt VIM. f. Snapp, one of our best
known citizens, was stricken with
paralysis Monday while sitting in the
uffice at Stover's livery. About two
years ago he was paralyzed in his right
side, and surprised his friends by al
most entirely recovering. He was TAX
Ell 20 tue Kings Daughters Hospital,
and at last accounts was resting com
fortably, and his physicians are hope
full OF his regaining his former condi-
tiohse Since his first attack he has
been residing much of the time with
his sons in Clifton Forge. but spend
ing considera BILE time here.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-07-19
Sunday Excursion Rates.

Effective Sunday, July 7, and con
tinuing each Sunday to and including
Sunday, September 20, 1901, G. & o.
train, No. 10, which. usually leaves
Charlottesville $50 a. M, will leave at
$50 a. M, Sundays, passing other sta
tionS three hours later than usual time
and arriving Clifton Forge, 1900 noon.
On the Sundays mentioned above ex
cursion tickets will be sold at one fare
for the round-trip between stations
located between Charlottesville and
Clifton Forge for train No. Is, good
returning same day on train No. IA
only. july IL ct
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-07-19
Bath County Items.

Griffith, Va, July 15.-The past week
has been quite dry and we were glad
to see little let up in the rain fall.
Harvest is over and the wheat crop is
said to be good. Corn is looking fine
and the gardens growing nicely.
Mrs. N. G. Turner, of Clifton Forge,
visited friends and relatives at this
place last week.
MI. ]. w. Brown, section foreman
of the G. Il O. is now i'll charge of the
section al Goshen, taking the place OF
foreman Hunter, who we learn has
been transferred to the Clifton Forge
yards.
Mr.. Fl. H. King, G. u o. operator at
Crane Station, with his wife, spent a
day with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
s. King, of. Buffalo Gap last week.
Miss Sallie Crane spent the night
with Miss Maggie Gilliland on the 9th.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-07-19
Lawn Party.

On Thursday evening, July 18th, the
Sears Hill Hose Company, No. 2, will
hold a lawn party on the Marquis lot
fronting Oh Hampton street. The
lawn parties given by this company
ALWAYS attract a large crowd and
we hope our people will not let this be
an exception. Everything in season
Will be on hand at reasonable prices,
and will be furnished in the best style.
The company is trying to realize funds
to purchase uniforms so as to enable
them to make a creditable appearance
when the State Firemens Convention
meets here i'll September. Turn out
in large numbers and help the men
who always respond promptly when
danger calls.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-07-19
WHAT OUR EXCHANGES TELL
Interesting Personal Mention CuIIed from
the Press of Neigh boring Towns.


| the Press of Neigh boring Towns.
(Rock bridge News
Miss Belle Stewart, of Staunton, il
visiting Mrs. Robert H. Gillock.
Colonel Robert Catlett on Tuesday
formally announced himself candi
date for the state senate from this dis
trict.
MI. and Mrs. w. d. Judy are visit.
ing relatives on Big river and near
Goshen. Mr.. Judy has for the past
three months been attending Duns-
more's Business College in Staunton.
Victoria Furnace at Goshen went
into blast yesterday after suspension
of several months. 1t has been put in
thorough repair. A little inconveni-
ence is being experienced for want of
sufficient labor. About $50 men are
now at work.
(Cilfton Forge Review)
Mr.. G. Z. Thompson, of Staunton, was
here on business several days this
week.
Mr.. A. B. Kingan, of Bluefield, w.
Va, stopped over with friends day
this week. He was en- route to Staun-
ton.
Mr.. VIM. Trout, who has been absent
for several days visiting his home at
Long Glade, in Augusta county, re-
turned on Monday night.
Engineer R. B. Paxton is now enjoy
ing the delights of classic Lexington.
He has been transferred to the Lexing-
ton Branch and will remain there du-
ring the entire summer.
Dr. S. A. Austin, of Waynesboro,
spent Sunday in Clifton Forge, the
guest of DR.. J. G. Wysor. of the e. Il
o. Hospital, and j. H. Baker on Pine
street, an old friend and school mate.
Valley Virglnian, (Waynesboro.)
DIR. and Mrs. Hugh Mercer Blain az
rived at Valley Seminary Wednesday
evening.
We are pleased to note that Mrs. r.
w. Crowder is still improving.
MI. and Mrs. r. B. Lambert spent |
several days last week at the Rock
bridge Alum. and Cold Sulphur
Springs.
Miss Rosa Cooke. who was for sew
eral terms valued member of Valley |
faculty and who is very pop
ular here, is now visiting her brother,
DR.. Cooke.
Mr.. Sam Bell has sold his fine South |
River farm to j. J. Harner for $12, 400, |
or about $3.50 per acre. The farm
adjoins Mr.. Harner's and the two to |
gether make fine estate.
Announcement has been made of the
marriage in Baltimore on July 3rd OF
Mr.. Thomas FL. Antrim and Miss Lot
tie r. Chapman. The groom is the
well known and highly esteemed mer-
chant of WaynesborO, and the bride is
a popular lady of the Orioie city. Mr..
and Mrs. Antrim will be at home in
this city after July 20.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-07-19
H. l.. LANG,
Staunton, Va.
Buffalo Gap SIftinqs.

Buffalo Gap, July 15.-Mrs. Z. H.
Keller and her two children, of Buens
Vista, paid our section flying visit
spending a day with J. w. Keller, one
with NJ. P. Keller, and another with
F. G. Keller at 'Churchville.
Rev Mr.. Plowden. of ChurehvilIe,
and J. NJ. Kincaid, of Glare, spent
Saturday night with j. W. Keller.
H. H. King, e. s. O. operator at
Crane, spent a day with his parents
here.
L. J. Long passed through the Gap
today. en- route from Covington to
West Augusta, to see his child which
is very ill.
We have just learned that MIR. Nc
Clandish was hurt very badly in saw
mill over the mountain. We have not
heard the particulars and do not
know how seriously he was injured.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-07-19
Seven Years In Bed.

twill wonders ever cease?" inquire the
friends of Mrs. S. Pease, of Lawrence
Kan. They knew she had been unable to
leave her bed in seven years on account OF
kidney and liver trouble, nervous prOstra-
ton and general debility; but, Three bot
ties OF Electric Bitters enabled me to walk
she writes, land in three months felt like
a new person." Women suffering from
headache, backache, nervousness, sleep
Iessness. melancholy, Painting and dizzy
spells will find it a priceless blessing.
Try it. Satisfaction is guaranteed. Only
Soc at B. F. Hughes drug store.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-07-19
DEATHS DURING THE WEEK.
CARROLL BRADFORD.


Carroll E. Bradford, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Vance Bradford, died on Thurs
day afternoon of last week, after long
illness, aged about II years. Some
weeks ago an operation was perform
ed on him and it was thought he might
get we'll as be seemed to improve for
some time, but reaction set in which
resulted. In his death. His funeral took
place Friday afternoon from the
Methodist church.
MISS MARIAN MILLER.
Miss Marian Miller, daughter of Mr..
John B. Miller, died on Thursday night
ia Pennsylvania, where she had gone
with her mother with the hope OF i'm
proving her health. She was about 20
years of age, and had been in delicate
health for some time. Her father was
called to her bedside, but did not arrive
until after death. She was buried
in Pennsylvania.
MRS. A. NJ. CACKLEY.
Mrs. A. M. Cackley, wife of Rev. A.
NJ. Cackley, pastor of the Grove
Methodist church at MiddletOwn, Fred
erick county, died on Saturday. Mrs.
Cacklay is we'll known in this county,
her husband having been pastor of the
Methodist church at Waynesboro
few years ago. She was 45 years OF
age, and had been an invalid for some
wears.
FRANCIS BELL CARSON.
Francis Bell Carson, Jr., the infant
son of Mr.. w. 2. Carson, died Satur-
day morning, J July 18th. about 5 O'Clock,
at the home of his grandfather, Mr..
Francis B. Carson, near Fen Rose, this
county. The funeral services took place
in Pleasant View Church Sunday
evening about 8 clock, most ably con-
Quoted by Rev. W. N. Scott, pastor
of the Second Presbyterian church of
Stanton, after which interment took
place in Pleasant View cemetery.
MRS. E. NJ. SHEETS.
GilLdUClA NJ OuCCbO ulCo Null
day near Splitter, after only five day ILL.,
ness, aged about SO years. Deceased was
the widow of Andrew Sheets, and is
survived by three sons and two daugh-
tiers. Her funeral took place Tuesday
from Splitter Chapel, the services being
conducted by Rev. G. q. Crowell, as !
sisted by Rev. j. N. Vandeventer. A
large concourse of friends and relatives
were present at the services.
MRS. ANNIE EVANS.
Mrs. Annie Evans, wife of Mr.. Rob-
ert Evans. died suddenly from hem
orrhage on Tuesday evening at the
homo of her husband on North Lewis
street, aged about go years Deceased |
was sister of MIR. John Fallon, the
well known florist and gardner. Her |
funeral took place yesterday morning |
from st. Francis Catholic church.
HAMPTON sHEwEY.
Hampton Shewey, the little year
old son of Mrs. E. w. Shewey, died on
Tuesday evening of heart trouble. The
little fellow had been in delicate health |
for the past year, and his death was
not unlocked for. He had suffered
from the trouble from his infancy. Il is
mother has the sympathy of the en-
tire community in her sad bereave-
ment.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-07-19
The Constitutional Convention.

| 1t is generally thought that nearly
every important change in the consti
tuition that will be proposed has beer
! offered. There are many great prob
lens pending. The most important ii
the suffrage clause, and while Thu
comm ittee has made more rapid pro
gress tn an any other, it came to almost
a deadlock on Saturday because OF tn'
discussion of II wide rapge OF subjects
There is Il growing belief that the CON-
mittees are, too large to work satisfac'
toriIy, and the results will not be
speedily reached.
Nearly every memb Der of the uffrage
committee differs with all the others.
Each one has pet idea and takes
ample time to advo cate it. The COM
mittee on judiciary has made consld-
cradle progress. A committee that
has very wide field in which to ope-
rate is that on reduction of expenses
1t has hardly begun it's labors. Inc
committee on education has put in
several days of hard work. but has not
noticed number of the most lmpor-
tant questions before it.
The report from the committee Oh
preamble and bill of rights will pro-
baby be made next week. Mr.. Walk
er, from the committee on accounts
and expenses, reported a resolution
authorizing the secretary of the con-
vention to employ an additional clerk
at 81 per day to keep the accounts OF
the convention. 1t was agreed to and
Thomas H. Bigger, one of the clerks
of the House of Delegates, was ap-
pointed to the place.
Mr. Withers. from the committee
on reduction of expenses, presented a
resolution more accurately defining
the duties and powers of that body
and it was adopted.
The retrenchment committee had
short session. The only definite action
taken was the framing of resolution
to report to the convention asking that
the resolution creating the committee
be SO changed that the committee
could have some power and prestige.
At present they have reinsurance that
their work amounts to anything.
1t was agreed to take up each article
of the constitution, beginning at the
executive, and make reports on each
as soon as they have
agreed on a recommendation, this Ie-
port to be referred to the committee
regularly devoted to that department,
The suffrage committee decided that
the money derived from the So poll
tax is to be paid one-half to the State
and one half retained in the county
for educational purposes A big effort
was made to divide this fund between
the roads, schools and the old soldiers,
with the idea of increasing the popular
ity of the tax, but the educational ad
vocates carried the day by vote OF II
to 10. The proposition to require the
pre- payment of property tax was de
feated by vote of Is to 5.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-07-19
In the Hastings Court.

On the petition of M. F. Peterfish,
wife and adult children, the court
changed his name to M. F. Fisher, and
all the other members of his family &C.
cOrdingly. He made the change be-
cause of the unusual name and the In
convenience in business matters.
The estate of Duval Carter was COM
mitted to the sergeant for administra-
ton.
H. H. Wayt was appointed guardian
of the infant children of the late ]. F.
Kingan.
The delinquent lists of the treasurer
were allowed and ordered certified to
the auditor.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-07-19
OFFICE,
l Staunton. Va. June q, 1901.
Virginia Banking & Trust Co.'s Cred's.

OFFICE,
StauntOn. Va. June "a, l90l.
Virginia Banking & Trust Co.'s Cred's.
VS..
Virginia Banking & Trust Co., ct ais.
All persons interested in the above
STYLED chancery cause. will Take Notice,
that in pursuance of decree OF the circuit
court of Augusta county, entered in said
cause on June 22nd 1901, l shall at my
office in Staunton, Virginia, on
Friday. the End day of August, 1901,
proceed to take, state and settle the fol-
lowing accounts
1st2Of the trust funds involved in the
cause, or remaining for administration I'M
der the assignment made by the Vir-
ginia Banking and Trust Company to John
N. Hendren and John Echols. Trustees,
the present amount of the cause, and in
whose hands, OF against whom they are
chargeab bic
nd,-Of the charges properly allowable
against such trust funds, or against the
shares of the creditors respectively recelv.
ing the same, whether under the head o1
commissions for collecting and discussing
the funds, or of counsel fees. as claimed
by the bill and petitions In this cause, and
for costs and expenses of this and of the
former liquidation suit, in this court and
the Court of Appeals;
rd.-Of a proper distribution of said
funds among the parties entitled thereto
4th-Any other matters deemed peril
nent, etc.
r. e. h. NELSON,
Commissioner i'll Chancery
HANSON q Ransom, q. :.
Elder & Elder. jul At
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-07-19

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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-07-19

The Virginia Conference of Charities
and Correction will hold it's second an
nual session in this city on August %.
Jas. i. Tredway, of Chatham. is presl-
dent; w. F. Drewry, of Petersburg,
secretary and treasurer, and DR.. BENZ.
B!ackford, chairman of committee on
arrangements.