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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-04-05
With Our Advertisers.

The StauntOn Millinery gives some
hints of Easter Bonnets in another
column.
ID l.. Switzer, the jeweler, explains
the difference in watches, and tells the
kind he carries.
II. l.. Lang, the optician, has an
~ to eye talk with our readers.
The Palals Royal had most sue
cessfui opening, and the beautiful
di-p ay was much admired.
j. Z Todd calls attention to his line
OF farming implements. He also has
a full stock of spring fertilizers.
> Il. &. Blair announces himself can
didate for Road Commissioner in
North River District.
II. Ii. BOlen has fine stock of rings
watches and jewelry of all kinds.
w. j SWink calls attention to his
stock of shoes. which be Is selling at
half price.
The display of spring hats at the
Parlor Millinery have attracted much
attention.
Harry ID. Lewis is ready with hi:
spring stock of clothing, which he will
sell at prices that will surprise you.
Owing to the inc4cment weather the
spring opening of the American Stock
Co has been postponed until next
Monday and Tuesday, April s and 9.
Albert Shultz has one of the best Sc
lected ST ocks of wall paper ever seen
in Staunton. His prices are right and
his work the best.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-04-05

| Mr.. Thomas O'Donnell has been con
fined to the house for the past two
weeks with plurisy.
Mrs G. F. Rosen, of Middlebrook
is spending some weeks with her mot
er near Mt. Jackson.
Mr. W. J. Swink has returned from
a business trip to Philadelphia al d
other northern cities.
Invitations have been Issued by Mr..
and Mrs. Jas. w. Lapsley, of Annis
ton, Ala to the marriage of their
daughter. Catherine Rutherford, to
Mr. William w. Sproul. The ceremo-
ny will take place at the home of the
bride on Wednesday afternoon, April
10th.
Bath Enterprise-Mr a. g. Echard,
Of StauntOn, was in town on Saturday
and called to see us. He expects to
locate at the Hot Springs in the near
future.-Miss Cordle Cleek, of Staun
5on, who was called to the bedside Of
her father, Mr.. d G Cleek, who died
last Friday at Mountain Grove. has
returned home.
Lexington Presbytery held called
meeting here Tuesday when call
from churches in North Carolina was
placed in the hands of Rev. w. {.
Hagan, of Cook Creek church. Ell
ders Samuel Forrer and Frank Rolston
spoke in the highest terms of the work
done by MIR. Hagan, and the loss the
church would sustain by losing him,
but said that tie congregation had
agreed to unite with him in his app!i |
cation for dismissal. Presbytery then |
agreed to dissolve the pastoral relations
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-04-05
Basic CITY News.

Basic City, April 3.-This molnirg
the ground is covered with snow. 1t
rained or showed the greater part If
the day yesterday, and last night the
rain poured down steadily for houis.
/ was quite surprise, therefore, To
find this spring morning had put Oh
the appearance of winter.
Yesterday the sheriff sold at public
auction the furniture, etc, of the late
s. T. Alexander. MIR. Levihes, we
are told, is soon to open dry goods
store in the building occupied by him.
We are glad to see improvements made
on the street car line. The Improve
ment was much needed, and the out
lay will likely Prove a good invest
ment.
April, the 22nd, the L. o. O. F. will
have their annual celebration In the
Presbyterian church. They have a
large and working order in this town,
and are silently doing good. Those
who have been sick have been kindly
looked after and cared for.
Mr.. J. F. Fry has been on the sick
list for several days.
Miss Walker, our primary teacher,
is unable to attend to her work.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-04-05
ISQME T'
AND EYE TALK

Praise, when Justly bestowed, i.
ever an incentive to better works and
better things. Words OF praise from
many hundreds of appreciative people
to whom our glasses have brought re-
lief from eye strain, headache and
kindred troubles are more welcome
because we believe deserved. We are
always ready to avail ourselves of
every means to perfect ourselves in
the the practice and science of optics,
and the fitting of glasses; are constant
ly adding new instruments and ever
striving for perfection in both scien-
5ific and mechanical way. Satisfied
customers are our greatest reward,
Ind our best advertisement.
H. l.. LANG,
Graduate Optician,
StauptOp Va
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-04-05
Pocahontas County, W. Va, Items.

The circuit court convened Tues
day. Judge ]. M. McWhorter, being
unable TO attend on account of sick
res. Mr.. Geo. J. McComas, of The
| Huntington bar, was elected under the
statut,. TO hold tl,e term.
| A good deal of criminal business is
on the docket, including three cases
of murder One is Mrs. Young who
shot and killed a lumberman named
morley, at DurbiD, some months ago.
News has reached here that Romeo
Kellison who shot and killed Mrs.
Rachel Simmons about eighteen months
ago. aud who has been fugitive from
justice ever since, had been captured
in R)ane county, and a detective Was
on his way with him here.
Mr.. III. II. McClintic, a prominent
young farmer of this county, a brother
of l. NJ. McClintic. Esq, who repre-
and Mr.. Geo. w. McClintic, a promi
nent member of the Charleston bar,
was killed by tree falling Onhim last
Friday while on his Way from Marlin
ton TO his home. The double tree of
mis- wagon had broken and he had sent
q boy who was with him back to bOr
low Que. w l0n the lau r6UuTD0u lie
found Mr.. McClintic dead with tree
across his breast. He had sat down to |
watch the horses and a dead tree by
The roadside had, without warning, |
fallen on him. He was about AZ years |
of age and unmarried. His sad and |
sudden death cast gloom over the |
county where be was widely related |
and held in the highest esteem.
Owing to lack of rails the Green
brier railroad has temporarily sus-
pended track laying at Cass.
Land has been condemned for de |
)os site at Glover Lick, and the build
ngs will be erected at once. All sta
ions and railroad houses On this line
are painted green and are very neat
lnd attractive
The Book Lumber Co. has grad ed
to entire line of ten miles and have
40 pound steel rails and a
teel bridge for the Greenbrier. They
will be able to pass g. & o. cars over
heir line.
Saw mills are rapidly increasing in
lumber, and fine trade in lumber
will be carried on during the year.
The town Of Frost at the mouth of
'itlington s Greek, is being laid off
nto lots.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-04-05
From Highland.

Miss Edna Hull went this week tt
visit relatives in Pendleton county.
Her uncle. Mr.. James Trimble accom-.
panied her.
Misses Mary Glen Johnson and Jes.
sic Wilson, of Franklin. w. Va, are
visiting the family of Hon. G. P. Jones
While at play with other boys, Mas.
ter Paul Slavin fell from spring-board
and suffered fracture of his right
forearm.
Mr.. H. 8. Chew, son of G. Lee Chew,
of CrabbOttom. left this week to at.
tend the spring term of the Bridge
water College.
Miss Bertha Swadley, attera lengthy
visit 20 this neighbOrhood, has return
ed to her home at Bridgewater.-Re
cOrder.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-04-05
Heirs to $50, 100000.

The New Y Ork World of last Thurs
day contains the following in regard
90 the Gideon Mercer estate. Mr. Ma
than I'll. Anderson, of this city, is one
of the heirs. "A little band Of hopeful
and exuitant people met to-day at The
home OF W. FL. Campbell. They are
heirs of Gideon Mercer, of New Y ork,
called together by Silas Fl. Mercer, of
Hookstown, Pa. The property they
hope to possess consists of 212 acres in
the heart of New York City, valued at
$6O,O0O, 200, which belonged to Gideon
Mercer, who rented it on ninety nine
year lease in 1878.
Attention was called to the matter a
few years ago by one of the Wander
bits, who attempted to sell some of
The property to which be claimed to
have clear title. The title was look
ed up by the prospective purchaser,
who discovered the true state of affairs.
Vanderbilt tried to prove his claim to it
and it was finally brought before the
Supreme court, which rendered de-
clsiOn that the Gideon Mercer heirs
were the rightful owners.
Eastern heir employed P. P. Mast,
of Springfield, O.. to look after their
claims. Mast was to receive 10 per
cent. Of the money collected. He spent
several years on the matter, and it is
claimed, compromised for $4,000
The heirs are now seeking to set aside
the compromise.
There are 925 heirs who have estab-
llshed clear claim to be such, and it
Is said positively that the matter is
very close to settlement.
The purpose Of to-day's meeting was
to look after the interests of the Mer-
GER heirs, of whom over 100 are scat
tered through this section. They de-
clded to send representative to Chica-
go, where headquarters are located. A
stock company of the heirs has been
formed and incorporated under the
laws of Illinois, with capital stock of
$40 900.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-04-05
The Blue and the Gray.

1.-The Blue and the Gray. which has
been conceded by the press and the
public to be the most powerful military
drama ever presented, will be seen at
the Opera House on Thursday and Fri
day, April 18th and 12tn, under the
auspices of the West Augusta Guard.
Productions by the Guard are al
ways looked forward to with pleasure,
as it Is known that they always make
success of whatever they undertake,
neither pains nor expense being spared
to accomplish that end.
Their wonderful production, "San.
tlago," last season is still remembered
with pleasure, and they assure the
public that THE Blue and the Gray"
will eclipse all former efforts. Sale of
seats. for the same is now open at
Shultz's book store.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-04-05
Civ Council.

The regular monthly meeting OF TIT
city council was held Tuesday night
aid the following business transacted
| Mr.. Harry Cats petition for release
from rent of stall at market house
which had been reported adversely by
| committee, WAS refused.
Messrs. q. u. Child, P. Fl. Trout
| and McH. Holiday, petitioned that
iulets he E,laced on Main street to pro
tect their property from overflow, re
ferred 10 street committee.
The petition of Mr.. John b. Shaw
tor drainage On Churchville avenue to
protect his property, Was also referred
to the street COMMITTEES.
Communications from Mr.. j. w.
Bodley and Prof. J. G Dan more to
rent Colum bian Hall, were referred to
the committee on public grounds and
buildings.
A resolution offered by Mr.. Tams
instrEcting the city attorney to APP
peal the Mary Baldwin Seminary tax
case was adopted
The special water ,mmittee through
its chairman, J. NJ. SPOTS, were not
ready to make report, but would do
so at the next meeting
Mr.. Hughes, chairman of the fire
committee, who had just returned
from visit to Baltimore, where he
had been to inspect fire apparatus,
made some interesting suggestions. He
was followed by Messrs. Wheat and
Klgalen. The committee rec ommeud-
ed the purchase of chemical engine
for the department. which was referred
to finance committee.
Mr.. Hutchinson was appointed on
the different committees vacated by
MI. Glasgow.
A resolution was offered by Mr..
Tams making the Fair Ground part
of Gypsy Hill Park.
The annual statement of Treasurer
Hoge was read and adopted.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-04-05
A Raging Roaring Flood

Washed down a telegraph line which
Chas. q. Ellis. of Lisbon, Ia, had to re-
pair. standing waist deep in icy water"
he writes. gave me q terrible cold and
cough. 1t grew worse daily. Finally the
best doctors in Oakland, Neb Sioux City
and Omaha said I had consumption and
could not live. Then l began using DR..
Kings New Discovery and was wholly
cured by six bottles" Positively guaran-
iced for coughs, colds and all throat and
lungs troubles by B F. Hughes. Price SOC
and 81 90. Trial bottles free
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-04-05

oaltlmo Live stock Market,
March 20, 1901.
Beef Cattle-Receipts of cattle for the
week 20l4 head, against 1884 last week.
On account of the light supply prices ad-
vanced from 10 to 15c on all grades
Pricesof beef cattIethis week rangeGas
follows: Few choice butcher steers, 81. 80
to IS Is; good, $40 to $40; medium,
$500 to 81 %; common, $3.50 to 50 90;
cows, good to choice. So 90 to 50 IS; midi
um to good, 50 35 to s275; bulls. good to
choice, S. so to 81 90. Exports S. 20 to
IS 40.
Hogs-Fair supply and good demand at
steady prices. Quote: Far Western. Sc 60
from other points, 1925 to $6.4e; ro7ghs,
s4.75 to $3.50; pigs, Sc 20.
Sheep and Lam bs-Iight supply. Mar
ket steady. Sheep-common to fair IS. 90
to $40; fair to good 81 10 to s475
ambs-Good to choice, $5S0 to Sc 10;
common to fair 81. rs to S. 35.
Calves Marketsteady and } ellingf rom
50. so to 1925.
Observation-Disclosures 3 elline from
800 to $50 for common to fair; good to
choice from $35 to $55.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-04-05
Second Presbyterian Church Passionate.

The congregation Of the Second
Church will meet after morning services
next Sunday to hear the report of the
Passionate Committee. Their choice
OF pastor for the church will be pres
ented and the congregation will then
vote upon the nominee of the commit
tee and will probably unite upon and
give hi Ii q call.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-04-05

General Missionary conference M. E
Church South, New Orleans, La, Apri
4th and Both. 1901. For above occasion
the Southern Railway will sell tickets
from all points on it's lines to New Or
leans, La, at rate of one fare for the
round trip. Tickets on sale April %,
23 and "a with final limit May 3rd,
1901. apr 5-3t
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-04-05

IIOI0S Y p ~ 0OIIS CoSIII dIIs
"At the end of the last campaign" writes
Champ Clark, MissOuri's brilliant Con
gresham, from overwork, nervous ten
sion. loss of sleep and constant speaking
1 had about utterly collapsed 1t seemed
that all the organs in my body were out
of order, but three bottles of Electric Bit
tiers made me all right. It's the best all
round medicine ever sold over druggist
counter" Overworked, run down mer
and weak, sicklv women gain splendid
health and vitality from Electric Bitters
Try them. Only 500. Guaranteed by B
F. Hughes, druggist.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-04-05

VS..
Samuel F. Houser's admir-, ct ais.
All persons interested in the above styl-
ed chancery cause will Take Notice, that
in pursuance of decree of the Circuit
Court of Augusta county, entered in said
cause at the November term, 1900, of said
court, 1 shall at my office in Staunton, Va
On SATU RDAY, APRIL 18th, 1901,
proceed to take, state and settle the follow
ing accounts:
LIST. Whether any one, and if any one,
who is responsible to Annette S Ramsey,
Mamie P. Ramsey and Maggie P Malone
for the rent claimed by them, the guam
tum of which has been ascertained in this
cause.
End. Any other matters deemed peril
nent, etc.
X. E r. NELSON,
Commissioner in Chancery.
Hackman, f'1' mar 15-4t
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-04-05
It's Easy To Feel Good.

Countless thousands have found bless
ing to the body in DR.. Kings New Life
Pills, which positively cure Constipation,
Sick Headache, Dizziness, JauDdice, Nal.
ara, Fever and Ague and all Liver and
Stomach troubles. Purely vegetable; new.
er grippe or weaken. Only 25c at Hughes
drug store,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-04-05
Job Couldn't Have stood 1t.

If he'd had Itching Piles, They're ter
rbiy annoying; but Bucklen'S Arnica
salve will cure the worst case of Piles on
earth. 1t has cured thousands. For in
juries pains or bodily eruptlons it's the
best salve in the world. Price 25c box.
Cure guaranteed. Sold by B. F. Hughes,
druggist.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-04-05
Destruction of the Jefferson Hotel.

The magnificent Jefferson fioltl of
Richmond was destroyed by fire Fri
day night. The flames we're discover
ed in the upper part of the Main street.
side short while before midnight, aud
in short time that part OF the build
ing was a roaring furnace. No lives
were lost, though there was great diff
ficulty in getting ont some of the
guests. There we're in the hotel many
fiue works of art, including in the
Franklin street court Valentines mar
bic statue of jefferson. The guests
who were driven ont of the Main street
portion and those in the Franklin
street part, took refuge in the Hobbies
of the latter, and there the scenes of
distress and excitement beggared de-
scrption. Several persons were hurt
by falling down stairs, &c. One man
had his hip broken
The fire started in the linen room
from a detective fne. The insurance
is about $3.50, 900 All the surrounding
houses are filled with property taken
from the hotel. There was some loot
ing and several arrests were made. In
effectual efforts we're made to save the
statue of Jefferson. 1t Ii thought that
the hotel will be rebuilt by the execu-
tors of the estate of the late Maj
Lewis Clutter, its founder,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-04-05
Augusta Horticultural Society.

The next meeting will be held in the
Police Court Room at the Market
House at II q. m. tomorrow April 81
Addresses will be delivered by DR.. w.
i. Dodge. of Stuart's Draft; Mr.. j. A.
Brown, of Mt. Sidney; Mr.. E. F. Vim
cent, of near this city, and Mr. Buck
ley, OF Churchviile 1t is defini teiy
arranged that we are to have came
ry, and now comes the question of a
creamery and cheese factory. A gen.
tleman who is practical butter and
cheese maker, will be present at this
meeting and would like to talk with
the farmers. Every body interested in
these matters is invited to be present
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-04-05
Road Commissioner.
rs West Main Street,

1 respectfully announce myself candi-
Gate for election to the Office of Road Com
missioner for North River District, sub
iect to the Democratic Primary to be held
Saturday. April 18th, 1901.
apr tide r. G. BLAIR.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-04-05
City nj arkets.

Staunton, a., Mar. 2S, 1901,
Corrected By J. A. Fauver d Co., anJtNe
White Star Mills.
QountrI ProducA
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-04-05

r ARGAIN IN PIEDMONT, VA. FARM,
-3l2 acres, fodr-ffths good, level,
red soil, % miles of depot, Brick bouse. 3
rooms; barn, 40 stalls; cabins. 6 tobacco
barns, stable, corn house, granery, 100
acres timber, running streams, 60 acres
in grass, young orchard. l mile school.
mill, &c. Price $4,000 Write
N. d. HAWKINS,
mar ~ Ut Bedford City, va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-04-05
Holds Up A Congressman,

:. .. OMILEYs
Moffatt's Greek, Va, Mar. 20. 1901.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-18
whitney FOR PRESIDENT.
Henry Watterson Discusses His
Visit to Saratoga.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Saratoga. y. Y. Aug. T.-Henry Waiter
son of Kentucky appeared to be very much
amused this evening when asked concern
ing his reported conference with William
{. Whitney and ex-senator German on
Democratic national politics.
Il am not thinking of politics." said Mr..
Watterson. Il came here on a vacation.
l had a two hours conversation with Sen
ator German this morning. and politics did
not come up for consideration. II we
touched upon politics 1t was only in the
most casual way"
Have YOU started a boom for Whitney
for President in 1902" Mr.. watterson was
asked.
Il have not thought of booming anybody
for President" replied Mr.. Watterson.
why, 1t Is all nonsense to discuss the
presidential campaign of 1904. We might as
well talk about what kind OF crops We will
have four years from now"
Ex-senator German said he did not come
here to confer with Mr.. Whitney on poll
tics. That was all he would say. 1t Is un-
d~erstood that a number Of prominent Dem
ocratic politicians Of Maryland will visit
Saratoga in a few days. The coming cam
paign in that State will decide whether
German will be returned to the Senate, His
lieutenants wish to confer with him over
the issues and campaign work.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-18
RABBITS BRAINS
TO CURE LOCkJAW,
New Treatment for Tetanus Receiv
ing Its First Trial at the
City Hospital.

Thu recen~,ly-exploited cure for lockjaw.
or tetanus-injecting rabbits brains into
the system-is receiving Its first trial at the
City Hospital.
The experiment is being made by John T.
Milliken. the local chemist. and Doctor II.
L. Nietert. Superintendent Of the City Hos
pitaL
The patient Is Edward Caldwell. 4 years
old. q negro. living at No. 1i2s North Eighth
street. Two weeks ago a heavy iron cast
ing fell on his right foot. The foot was Sc
verely lacerated. but Caldwell neglected to
have It dressed Infection set. In and Fri
day night symptoms Of tetanus or lock-
jaw. appeared. Caldwell was taken to the
City Hospital
The physicians there found that his was
a severe case Of tetanus. II was
decided that the new treatment offered the
only hope Of saving his life.
Rabbits were killed and their fresh brains
macerated so that the substance could be
used in . syringe. Injections were contin-
ued from noon yesterday at intervals
through the day and INTO the night. Doc
tor Dillon. who has immediate charge OF
the case. said that there was noticeable i'm
provement last night
The theory upon which the treatment is
based was ~expounded by Professor Robert
Koch, the eminent Berlin scientist. Physi-
clans declare that tetanus Is caused by a
toxin. or poison. which Is introduced into
the system and carried by the blood into
the brain. This poison paralyzes the in
hihitory nerve cells, and. with these par
alyzed. the nerves controlling the muscles
are unrestrained. Violent contractions OF
the muscles. especially those governing the
action of the lower jaw. result. The ten
sion on the muscles under these conditions
is so great that death is caused by exhaus-
tion. Under the new theory rabbits brains
are believed to absorb the poison and to
prevent 1t reaching the patients brain.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-18
GERMANY'S ACTION NET.
Washington Authorities Will Have
American Interests Protected.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Washington, Aug. 11.-Secretary Hay Is
not at all alarmed by the reports from Ber-
LIN that Germany is sending warships to
the Atlantic side Of the Isthmus. and that
the cruiser Gier is to go to Panama as soon
as she can be spared from the China sta
tion.
1t is not expected that any occasion will
arise which would justify German interview
ton, and 1t Is not believed that the German
Government would go so far as TO intervene
without Justification However this may be.
the United States will nave warships on
both sides of the Isthmus before the arrival
of the German ships, and will be in a posi-
ton to take whatever action may be neces-
sary.
The battleship Iowa has been ordered to
proceed at once to Panama.
The Ranger, which sailed from San Diego
to-day, will reach there about August 81.
and the Philadelphia Is under orders to pre-
pare for service at Panama. This will give
the United States an ample force on the Pa
ciic side of the Isthmus. The Machias Is
the only vessel thus far under orders to go
to Colon, on the Atlantic side.
The department has under consideration
the ordering of one or more vessels from
the North atlantic Squadron to Colon.
these orders Will be issued depends
upon Secretary Hay. His advice will be
by the Navy Department. and he
will be given as many ships as he may con-
slider necessary.