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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-05-24
BEST HOG FOR FARMERS.
Il Is the One That Can Be Made to
Weigh 25O or 300 Pounds in
Nine or Ten Months.

My opinion is that the most profitable
hog for the general farmer to raise is a
hog that can be made to weigh $50 or
300 pounds as early as possible, say at
nine to ten months of age, says a CORE
spondent of the Prairie Farmer. AS to
breeds, my choice is the Poland China
The most favorable time for the youn o
pigs to arrive must be determined by
circumstances and the conveniences at
hand for caring for them. My expert
ence is the earlier the better, as | find
it difficult to get the same growth on
May pig at nine months as one far.
rowed in March. am not prepared to
say just why this is so, but one reason
undoubtedly is that they are just in
time to feed on the young and tender
cover and grasses. Where one has not
a good warm place for the young pigs
and wishes to raise large number it
is probably best and much more con-
venient to have them narrowed the
last of April or May and turn them off
at lighter weight or else keep them
through the winter, which takes more
care and feed. Another advantage to
be gained by early farrow is that if you
are an advocate of fall pigs you can
wean your pigs at six weeks or two
months old and breed your sows again
to farrow about September, or if you
do not wish to breed for fall filters your
sows may be fattened ready for mar
ket at that time, when pork is usually
a better price than later. This takes
them out of the way and gives a better
opportunity to care for the young
pigs.
The young pigs should be fed liberal.
ly with bone and muscle making foods.
Oats either ground or whole are an ex-
cellent feed for growth. "a not feed
corn or other fattening feed until they
have made considerab BILE growth. when
it is an easy matter to put on fat. II
they are pushed too fast in the first
place they will only make lot of fat
little chunks. There are several rea
sons for getting the pigs to market as
soon as practicable. 1t saves feed, as
every experienced feeder knows that
the first 200 pounds is much cheaper
than the next 200 pounds, and the 10(
pounds from 300 to 400 is usually quite
expensive.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-05-24
| New STYLES Wall Paper !!

Your attention is called to my extern
sive selection of New Spring Designs in
Wall Paper ombinations. Positively the
ton, All grades, from cents a roll up.
Paper hanging and printing done any
where in the city or country. l can save
you from dirt and dust from scrapiug the
lime from white washed walls. | have a
new preparation that l use on white wash
walls that we'll set the lime on the walls
and 1 will guarantee the paper never to
come off. A thorough antiseptic and dis
infectant, drives off the mice and bed bugs
and is perfectly harmless. Give me call
or drop me a postal. With thanks for
past patronage, and coping for continu-
ance of the same.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-05-24
The Long Distance
Telephone CO. Of Va.

Now have their Metallic Copper Circuits
completed and ready for business, con-
Meeting STANTON, WAYNESBORO,
CHARLOTTESVILLE LOUISA and
RICHMOND. Number of other points
connected in few days. Call up Rich
mond for the markets on all kinds of pro-
duce. Respectfully,
THE LONG DISTANCE TEL. Co. OF VA.
County subscribers, wishing to use the
Long Distance wires to Charlottesville,
Richmond and other points, must guaran'
tee to the operator. or have some response
BILE person in the city of Staunton to guar.
antee the message, otherwise it will moi
be sent.
STANTON MUTUAL TELEPHONE Co !,
By N. C. WATTS, Supt.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-05-24
OUTLET FOR CATTLE.
That Have Side Doors High Up
from the Ground.

Many stables have side doors high up
from the ground that would make the
most convenient outlet for cattle. a
runway can readily be constructed, as
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-05-24

I IS extra heavy navy blue beaver
suits, just the kind you want,
well made, worth $12, soc
A finer grade of black clay worst.
ed, perfect fit guaranteed, and
all wool; Could not be bought
for less than S12, 600
20 very special heavy weight worst
eds and cashmere suits in round
and square cut; $13 suits, price 6 SO
Real extra fine all wool, satin lined
imported clay Worsted, square
OF round cut. A real bargain, ESQ
A full line of Juvenile Novelty LOO
Suits of Cassimeres, Cheviots I.25
and Serges in Sailor, Blouse, l.5O
Vestees and styles, wonderfully &
pretty suits, half price. 200
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-05-24


''Zebroids '-that is to say, hybrid
between the zebra and horse-are the
subject of a report by the United State:
minister to Brazil, says press report
These animals are already in use on {
small scale in the TransVaal, and they
are subtle for Africa, because the
Tsetse fly does not injure them. They
have been tried successfully in Brazil
and are found very strong, lively and
docile. The hybrids take after the fe
male horse, and are black, brown, gray
ETC., in color. The best horses fol
strong by birds are the Clydesdale, Suf
folks and "Percherons" of France
Arab horses give excellent zebre9ds
very swift and active.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-05-24

SPECAL-Boy;s
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-05-24
HARRisoNBURG TO WASHINGTON

tWeek Days. FDa1Iy.
Immediate connection in Union Denots+
Washington for and from Raltimore PSI
adelphia and New York AAA
frank 5. Cannon ,3dVfce- Prest 4 Geu.Mep
:. Il. Hardwick, General Passen ger A gent
L. 3. Brown, General Agent.
Washington, DC
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-05-24
A Good Suit for 75c.

Big lot of odd pants, fine worsted;
worth twice the price, ST
40 good suits of mixed Kerseys
good lining, made in good style,
will wear like iron. Going at I.25
so good suits of mixed Kerseys,
straight or round cut, well made
and trimmed, at SOC on the 81, I.50
so extra good Mems suits, mixed
cassimeres; coat, pants and vest,
not shop worn, worth S.; our
price $50
So fine Youths suits, very fine all
all wool wOrstee, extra well made
special bargain, worth 81; our
price 8 so
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-05-24
Supurb Spring Millinery.

No part of woman's costume critically scrutin
the hat she wears and in selecting this important
item the who to it must have confidence in the
Judgment and skill of those from whom to be purchased
We have engaged Miss Eames from the well knswn house
of Armstrong, Gator Co., who is and has been their de-
sgner several years. which gives her great advantage
all Others and having experience and good taste and
Judgment you perfect satisfaction and the pretes
hat at the least money if you call her at the Racket
Store.
We have just received sample line of Fine Millinery
which will be sold by usual at so cents the dollar
one-half price.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-05-24

Excursion rates via Norfolk u West
ern Railway. Pan American EXPOSE
tion May 1st to Oct. 31st, 1901. The
Norfolk and Western Railway will sell
excursion ticket to Buffalo, Nav 1st
to September 30th, 1901.
W. B. BEvILL, Gen. Pass. Agt.
may SAT Roanoke, Va.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-04
WATERTOWN NAY HAVE A PARK.
RELATIVES OF r. P FLOWER AND MRS
KEEP -SCHLEY TO GIVE 100000,
IT Is REPORTED

If reports from Watertown y. Y. are true
that city is likely to receive as a gift from the
relatives of the late Roswell P. Flower and Mrs
Keep-Schley both of whom left large fortunes
about 100000, which will be used in creating
public park for the city. Surveyors are engaged
at the present time it is said. in. running the
lines for about fifteen miles of asphalt pavement
An option the site has been secured and
landscape gardeners from this city soon will he
a work.
The site selected for the park is adjacent TO
the city, covering about seven hundred acres.
1t is said TO be admirably adapted for the pur-
pose An artificial lake is planned. and a small
lake will be especially arranged for the children
as adjunct a fine playground The chill
dren'S lake will have perfectly smooth asphalt
bottom, and the water will have a uniform
depth OF one foot. that there will be no dam
ger of serious accidents.
II is also learned that ST. Gaudens, the sculp
tor. will soon come 20 this country from Paris
for the purpose of consulting the relatives of
the late Mr. Flower with reference 10 a statue
Of the former Governor.
When Frederick Flower was asked yesterday
about the proposed gift. he refused either to
affirm or deny the report that it was TO be made
or already had been made
Mrs Keep-Schley a sister of Mrs Roswell
p. Flower. and lived in Fifth-ave., near Forty
eighth-st. Mrs Flower and her sisters were
daughters of a Mr. Woodruff. a prominent Citi-
zen OF Watertown.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-04
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.

RanubI,c. Mich, April 8.-The fire which started
several days ago in the Republic mine has been
extinguished. The loss is much smaller than was
expected.
the East that decision had been TenGsreg der in the
Woolson- Arbuckle case Is uni uHf9unded' The supreme
Court is in recess until April j.
Victoria B. c. April 8.The steamer ERE Empress a Of
JaPan has Of silk ever Brought in
teser from Chinese port It consisted of 1o6o
cases. valued at over 100000 taels
San Francisco. April 3.-The American ship John
McDonad belonging to the Caii1ornia 10 shipping
Company now out oz Gay aays g ner cent rensrance
is offered on its cargo. the owners OF the vessel
carrying their own insurance
Ca. Francisco. April Sowing to the discovery
Of a case Of smallpox among the men OF the lth
Infantry the W' on h9 9pr as had BEEN
planned TWO n OF nhe aner of 6 aFe
of the disease is past
Cincinnati. April 3.-Judge Jackson yesterday ap-
pointed Fletcher r williams ana ArTed M Eohe1
Cincinnati Under a decision of the Supreme Court,
rendered MaTGh ri shS Of the State can no longer
de6ertuTe l re busness in Ohio The bond of the
ce1vers is fixed at slco'OV0
here as m ths 6Eee o gz6Sp Es aad
This is result of an eccesiaT%tGaI % nn a
Tae in hospital Mo,bs STrssd snperor Sn af rnsqa Ms
charge prefeFTredd By saee tae by the PrObate
The Mother Superior also charged neF nv WITH opde ene
Judge Bergeron. Miss Hogan made severe , charges rye
against the Mother Superior. one OF wnlcn was
| dTnnkenness An investigation by BISHOP Els re-
| suited in the order close the INSTITUTION
Gillette. Col. April S-A gitSnea 9atI1e @ o1euIEed
robbers in which Albert Tilsdaie one OF the rob.
bere was killed. his companion, whose name IS
| Unknown wounded. and McBeth slightly injured
The men. after Folding up ovsr saoTn
heard the firing. and ran through the back aoor OF
fhe dre which lasted several minutes IlIsoale was
shot through the, body and died shortly aIlsL ~ara
New-York tribune., 1901-04-04
CORN KING" OUT OF WHEAT.
EFFORTS TO FORCE GEORGE H. PHILLIPS TO
THE wALI.-HELD HIS CORN AND OATS.

Chicago. April "a strong effort was made on
the Board of Trade to-day crowd George II.
Phillips. the Corn King TO the wall He was
driven clear out of the wheat market but gave
UP none OF his holdings in corn or oats.
The Gay was the biggest of its kind the board
has witnessed in many years, the governing condi-
tions unusual, and the jam Of struggling. bowling
brokers and traders cutting antics hlng the public
galleries the limit May wheat sold down to
7lla 71bs cents and closed 727s cents TO
72le cents. net loss for the day OF cents May
tunbled 40@4 cents the net loss for the day
being rs cents. The slump hastened by the
closing out Of trades Of ST. Louis operator May
oats went 10 24-2 cents and closed at 24's cents.
Calls for margins were made on Phillips 70 the
extent Of nearly $4,000 more. all such demands
being met promptly. His firm has nearly
10000 up as margins, some Of which Will be re
leased tomorrow The attempt TO snatch the scep-
losses TO his customers, either actual or paper
profits. IN corn, and heavy losses in oats, but
InlIIlP9 siuCh 70 Ms pot-CS. AZ me ~ ~
clared he had not been shaken OUT OF his corn ana
oats. and believed they would do better tomorrow
The wheat deal was a different story; PnilIlps
advised his customers 10 sell, ana unIoaded nearly
100000 bushels early. This wheat showed an ay-
erage loss of at least 2i2 cents bushel. or nearly
$4,000. The markets were intensely nervous ana
in wheat in the first minute Of the session prices
ranged from one-half 70 nearly two cents below the
closing price; The prompt response ny Philips 10
but toward his selling out his wheat on
general liquidation and on the reported failure Of
a St Louis corn speculation. there further
sharp declines. After the close ne was aoylslns
customers to keep "a stiff upper lip" and was act
Il believe that corn and oats have had all the
break they VIII have. he said and VIII 90 better better
IN Illinois and Iowa that farmers have little corn
70 sell or that roads impossible and feeders
and that seeding Of oats is already delayed week
There will be more rains the next week. ana II
likely you will see oats go up two cents day till
people forget they ever sold at 5 cents
New-York tribune., 1901-04-04
K THIRSDAY
CHINA REJECTS THE TERMS.
UNABLE TO AGREE TO RUSSIAN DE-
MAND FOR MANCHURIA.

Peking, April 3.-The Chinese Government has
formally informed Russia that China. owing to
the attitude of the powers. is not able to sign
the Manchurian convention.
1T is China's desire" says the formal notif-
cation Ito keep on friendly terms with all
tions. At present she is going through a period
which is the most perilous in the empires his
tory. and it is necessary that she should have
the friendship Of all.
However much she might be willing TO grant
any special privilege TO one power. when others
object it is impossible that for the sake of max
ing nation friendly she should ALLEVIATE the
sympathies of all others
Lii Hung Chang says that this letter settles
the matter definitely and that informal notice
to the same effect was given to Russia on
March %
Prince Ching asserts that every Chinaman
except Lii Hung Chang was against signing the
convention
So soon as the generals of the powers inform
the ministers as to what disposition is desired
Of Articles VIII and TX Of the protocol. every
thing will be practically concluded except the
indemnites the only claims not ready being the
British, German and Japanese. The Germans
say they be ready in two days. and the
Japanese assert that they can be ready at
moments warning. Private claims. however.
can be filed until May II. and this may delay
the presenta tion TO the Chinese plenipotentiaries
a majority of the ministers in favor of
making a general claim so soon as the govern
ment claims are in. making allowances for a
few thousands for possible future claims. al
though it is believed that all private demands
are now filed
Ii Hung Chang and Prince Ching have sent
to the court for approval list Of names pre-
sented by the ministers of the powers for pun
ishment. The penalty list has beer reduced TO
four names for degradation and to ninety-oue
for loss of office No objection is anticipated, as
the men are only prominent in local commu-
mites.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-04
IL HUNG CHANG IN DISGRACE?

Washington April 3-Although no official con-
firmation has been received here of the report
that Ii Hung Chang has left Peking for Shang-
hal the officials inclined TO believe il is true.
and that Ii Hung Chang is really leaving Pc
king for good because the Emperor is displeased
with his conduct of the negotiations 1t was
known here when Ii Hung Chang made one
of the peace envoys that he was pro-Russian in
sentiment, but there was no cause for complaint
on that score until the Manchurian agreement
came UP for consideration. Now 1t is believed
by officials here that Ii has proved earnest an
advocate Of the Russian cause. and has so
strenuously worked for the signature Of the
agreement that his own government has felt
Obliged to deprive him of power. If this under
standing is correct, il is believed that an ef-
fectuaI check has been administered 10 Russia
in her designs on Manchuria, for il Is thought
that the Emperor of China would scarcely have
acted in this summary fashion had he not been
assured Of support from some of the other
powers.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-04
AGUINALDO COMING HERE
AN INVITATION TO HIM FROM PRESI-
DENT MKINLEY REPORTED.
THE CAPTURED INSURGENT LEADER EN-
LIGHTENED REGARDING AMERICAN
PURPOSES IN THE PHILIPPINES.

Manila April Sit is reported here this even
ing that President Mckinley has invited Agui-
naldo to visit the United States and that the
former insurgent leader may sail from Manila
on April 15. General Macarthur, when asked
about the rumor said ne had absolutely nothing
to communicate.
Chief Justice Arellano. who administered the
oath of allegiance to Aguinaldo. described to-
day the conditions leading up TO and attending
the ceremony, which semi-private
Aguinaldo still detained in apartment of
the Malacanan Palace and awaiting orders from
to learn more regarding the American system
of government, and had asked Chief Justice
Arelano to enlighten him. The chief justice
carefully explained the various measures passed
by the Philippine Commission. headed by Judge
Taft, and showed him what provisions were
made for education and progress and for mu-
nicipal and provincial self-government.
Listening with deep interest, Aguinaldo finally
exclaimed: Il never believed the Americans
would he so fair and liberal
Before the conversation ended he had agreed
to take the oath of allegiance, and this was i'm
mediatelv administered Senor Arellano says:
Aguinaldo's action will induce all the insur-
gents to surrender, and predict that the lslahdS
will be completely paciffed by June Aguinaldo
questioned him on the subject of holding office
he replied that he had no desires in that dlrec-
ton and intended to retire to private lie atter
a trip TO America.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-04
BURLINGTON OFFER INCREASED.
NOW SAID THAT HILL INTERESTS WILL.
GIVE go IN BONDS

NOW SAID THAT HILL INTERESTS WILL
GIVE 22O IN BONDS.
There is the highest authority for the state
ment that the Northern Pacifc-Great Northern
interests have increased their offer for Burlng-
ton, which late last week said to be $4,000
in 312 per cent collateral trust bonds for every
100 shares Of Burlington stock. to $22, 600.
These bonds, it is estimated. will sell at 90 at
least, on which basis the Burlington stock is
figured TO be worth 19S. The general belief that
the offer of Mr.. Hill and his associates had been
raised caused an upward rush in Burlington
yesterday in the stock market. Opening wide
at 1S0 to 1919. it advanced to 1885 and closed
at 1861, net gain of points More than 155,-
900 shares were dealt in in the course of the
day. 1t is said that the principal stockholders
of the Burlington are now In favor of the Hill
offer, and that circular to the shareholders
recommending the acceptance of the proposition
will soon be issued by the directors.
The Northern Pacific issues were strong and
advancing yesterday on the probability of the
acquisition of the Burlington. the common max
ing net gain of l point and the preferred of
t1a points.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-04
ADVANCE IN ROCK ISLAND.
IT GOES UP n& PoINTs-RUMoR OF AN AR

IT GOES UP 1& PoINTs-RUMoR OF AN AR
RANGEMENT WITH THE ATCHISoN.
Rock Island furnished the sensation OF the
stock market yesterday. 1t had wide" open
ing. sales of 5000 shares being made simulta-
neously at from 1915 TO 1884,. BY . o'clock II
had advanced to 1884. but we'll along in the last
hour mass of buying orders came in. which
rushed the price up to Isl. the close being only
Il point under that level. or a net advance for
the day OF 11A points. The total transactions
exceeded 115OOO shares. one house alone buying
more than 10000 shares in the last hour. The
rapid advance in Rock Island began soon after
the adjournment of the Atchison directors. a
fact which gave rise to the belief that an ar
rangement of some nature between the two
roads was about TO be made. belief strength
ened by the report that interests identified with
the Atchison were heavy buyers of Rock Island
The Rock Island intersects the Atchison at
several points, and its amalgamation with the
latter. it pointed out in the Street. would
give IL an outlet TO San Francisco.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-04
ORDERS SENT To MACARTHUR.
SECRETARY ROOT GIVES HIM INSTRUCTIONS
REGARDING TREATMENT OF AGUINALDo-

Washington. April 3.-After a conference with
the President Secretary Root tonight sent a
cable message to General Macarthur. giving
him instructions regarding Aguinaldo and the
Views OF the administration some recon-
mendations as to Philippine affairs made by the
general The dispatch will not be made public
al present II said at the War Department
to-day that General Macarthur has made no
communication relative 10 Aguinaldo. and
that the attitude of the government toward
the insurgent chief had not changed. He Is yet
held as prisoner and while he will be treated
with kindness. there is 40 disposition to allow
him liberty until ii is demonstrated that he in
tends 10 comply FUZZY with the amnesty terms
and his oath of allegiance. Aguinaldo Is more
than an ordinary prisoner. and it has not yet
been determined whether or not he is response
bic for violations OF the laws of war. His capt
ure was made with a view OF securing results.
and while General MacArthur's dispatches in
dicate that these results will be satisfactory
they have not yet followed
The cable message sent tonight was OF con-
siderable length, and was specific as TO the
policy of the government. 1t is understood that
Aguinaldo would like certain assurances or
promises from the government and the mes
sage informed General Macarthur just what
the government would do. While IL is believed
that the insurrection will end before long with
out the assistance of Aguinaldo. the government
would be glad make use OF him 10 hasteh
the pacifcation of the islands. II IT can De done
consistently with AguinaldoS former altlluue
ana with what the best interests of the United
States and the islands are believed 10 ueiiiaIlS.
Reports received to-day show that sInaii paHuS
and the general conditions satisfactory to the
military authorities.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-04
coUycILuEy THREATENED WITH NoosES
EXCITING MEETING IN KANSAS CITY KAN
PUBLIC HEARING on RAILROAD FRAN
cHIsE DEMANDED

Kansas City Mo, April CSpeciaD.-Tnere were
turbulent times at the meeting or the Kansas Clty'
Kan Council last night, and at O'CLOCK ths
morning one of the most memorable meetings III
the history Of the city came TO an end WIN mayor
Marshrnan backed up against the door, WIN MS
hand on HIS revolver. and mob OF enrhseo taA-
payers brandishIng nooses in the air. Ihe couh-
cilmen were thoroughly frightened, some OF theh
white with fear and one by one they mounted d
table Al the demand Of the citizens ana pleoseo
themselves not 10 grant any franchises TO the Met
ropolitan Street Railway Company without giving
the citizens full and fair hearing TO protest
The Mefropolitan controls all the lines In the TWO
Kansas Citys and has recently applied for an eH-
tension Of its franchises about TO expire fuohc
feeling has run high because the company mas mas
not thus far offered make the concessions whlch
the people think IL should. President walter h
Holmes, who is also president Of the American
Street Railway Association, was present ana WIZ
messed the demonstration. Some fifteen or twenty
years ago a mob OF taxpayers threatened 10 hans
members OF the Kansas City Council for gipifs
franchises worth 81 10000 TO Tom Corrieah' pu'
fhis Is the first time in recent years that puoiic
feeling has run up 10 the hanging pitcn IN this
vicinity. A vigilance committee Is "alcli4S o'-'
move OF the Council across the line