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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-11-07
County Teachers Association.

ThesTeachers' Association of Angus
ia County met in the supervisors room
in the court house at II g.. m. Satur.
day, with the president. W. l.. Kerr.
in the chair. In the absence of the
secretary Miss Esta Beard was made
temporary secretary.
Some matters of minor Importance
dues, etc.-were attended to. Then a
motion was made to change or add to
the constitution, as follows: Resolved,
That nothing in this association shall
have any sectarian or political bearing;
that it's aim be strictly educational. y
This was adopted unanimously.
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: President. g. l..
Bowers of Middle River district; secre-
tary and treasurer, Miss Katherine
Hutcheson, of Staunton, and the vice
presidents to serve from each district.
There were seven of these, as follows:
Miss Esta Beard, Beverly Manor; J.
L. Hutchens, Rlverheads; p. J. Ore
baugh, Middle River: D. O. Good,
North River; M. w. Butcher, Pastures;
Miss Effie Bateman, South River, and
Miss Mary McCue. Waynesboro.
A suggestion was thrown out by the
president to the effect that the teach
ers OF the county endeavor to rouse in
terest among pupils and patrons to try
to raise funds for monument over the
grave of John Lewis, who is buried
about mile and half east of town,
on the Port Republic road. After a
discussion of this, the association ad-
journed to meet at the call of the Sec
rotary.
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StouewaI Jackson Camp.

The camp held an important meeting
Tuesday night, with Commander
Young in the chair, and Adjutant
Pace at his desk.
On motion of Capt. Bumgardner, it
was resolved, That the commander be
authorized to appoint detail to con-
sist of not less than four members of
the camp, and as many more as the
commander may think proper on each
occasion to attend the funeral of any
member of the camp who may die
hereafter, when the camp cannot COB
veniently turn out.
Resolved, That all members of the
camp residing outside of the limits of
the city OF Staunton be especially re-
quested to advise the camp of the i'll.
ness of any member of the camp resid.
and also to notify the camp as soon as
possible of the death of any member of
the camp occurring in bis neighbor-
hood.
Resolved, That the newspapers of
the city be requested to publish this
resolution.
Capt. Bumgardner was appointed to
draft suitable resolutions on the death
of Comrade James McManaway.
On motion of Capt. Morton an invi-
tation was extended to the Sons and
Daughters of Veterans to meet with
the camp in its meetings.
A vote of thanks was extended Mr..
Arista Hoge for the handsome steel en-
craving of Gen. Lee presented by him
to the camp.
Comrade Cardoza of Lee Camp. Rich
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ChurchyiIIe News.

Churchville. Nov. 5.-We are now il
the midst of the most delightful I'm
dian Summer" with it's halo of glory
enveloping the landscape.
Our people are devoting great activ-
ity to educational lines. We have two
private schools-one at DR.. J. s. Blair's
with Miss Zetta Smith instructress-
and one at Geo. M. Bears under the
tutorage CT Miss Addie Sieg.
Our public schools are progressing
under the management of James Dia-
mond, principal and Miss Mamie Buch-
er, assistant.
Our merchants are displaying at
tractive lines of new goods,
Miss Lucie Blair is convalescing from
a painful attack of poison oak"
Miss Buchannon is attending school
at Geo. M. Bears.
There has been quite an exodus OF
colored people from our village. The
revised constitution seems to have a
bad effect on some of them.
The late rains have clothed our fields
With the verdure of spring. thereby
bringing health to some of our over
worked people.
Mr.. PlOwden will be absent next
Sunday, assisting Dr. Finley at a meet
ing at Thinking Spring.
Misses May and Margie Bear were
on recent visit to "Intervale" and
West View.
Miss Mary Lightner is a student at
the school at DR.. Blair g.
Mrs. Hoover has arrived from Mo-,
where she was visiting her daught er,
Mrs. Hollns, of Springfield.
DIR. and Mrs. Jones made flying
professional visit to see their little
nephew, who was dangerously i'll.
Mr.. Shiff1ette has returned home
from Baltimore, where he underwent
a successful operation for appendicitis.
Farmers are rejoicing over the fine
of wheat.
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The County Telephone Association.

The semi-annual meeting of the Au-
gusta county telephone association was
held here on Saturday, with President
John W. Todd presiding and Mr.. j. 8.
Richie. secretary, and most of the lines
were represented.
The ''service committee" reported
that they had investigated many COM
plants, and in most cases found the
trouble due to bad condition of the
country lines. There were but few
well founded complaints of inattention
of operators. The committee urged
the different lines to brace up and get
into shape, and resolution was adopt
ed to that effect. A special committee,
j. w. Churchman, A. H. McCue and
A. H. Towberman, were appointed to
interview n. C. Watts as to the future
relations after the expiration of the
present contract. The contract does
not expire until December, 1904, con-
siderable time off yet, but the associa-
tion wants to begin negotiations early,
SO as to be in condition to look out for
itself if the contract with Mr.. Watts
is not renewed.
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TWO HOME WEDDINGS.
SoIemnized In RockbrIdae last Week

A quiet home marriage was solem
nized Friday at 1870 o'clock al the
home of the bride, when Miss Della
Anderson Lam, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. e. Lam. of South Buffalo, was
welded to Mr.. John Alexander Ruff,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel T. Ruff, of
near Lexington. Rev. Thomas L.
Mowbray, pastor of Oxford Presbyte
rian church, officiated. Only few
friends OF the contracting parties were
present. The bridal couple drove to
Lexington this afternoon and took the
west bound Chesapeake & Ohio train
for Clifton Forge, where they will make
their home. Mr.. Ruff is fireman on
the James River Division.
Miss Ella Gertrude Henry was mar
ried Friday night at 8 o'clock at her
parents home to Mr.. John Alexander
Gibson, Jr. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. j. Gibson Reveley, of
Walker Creek. The bride is the at
tractive daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hor-
ace Henry, of near Timber Ridge, and
the groom is son of Colonel John A.
Gibson, of the same neighborhood.
He has recently been appointed post
master at Timber Ridge, and is pop
ular young man n the community.
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The New Gas Co.

The properties of the Staunton Gas
company and the City Light and
Power company were on Saturday
transferred to the syndicate of which
Messrs. j. Scott and Edgar M. Funk
houser were the promoters. The
Staunton Gas company is the old con-
Germ, and it's stock was owned by our
own people. The City Light and Pow
er company comprises the electric
plant and the new gas plant. This
company was represented at the trans
fer by Messrs. r. d. Apperson and J.
ID. Horsley of Lynchburg. and VIM.
V. Rowe, of New York. The prices
paid for the properties were not made
public.
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Sampson Snans.

Sampson, Nov. 4.-On Oct. 31st. w.
H. Barber's house with nearly all if
contained was burned.
D. 7. Zirkle has four children down
with the fever.
Mrs. Lucy Clayton. who has had the
fever for some time, is at this time no
better.
Our town has been on quite boom
for some time.
ii. G. Huffman has put on new tin
roof. L. W. Sampson Is building a
Kitchen. John Sampson Is building
a new house. Samuel Craig is build.
ing new house.
Charles Hays is building a kitchen
and dining room, and SO we are NOV
ing right long.
A protracted Meeting will begin Sun
day night, Nov. 9th, at Mt. Bethel
church and be conducted by the Rev.
Ludwig. OF Dayton, Va.
B. r. Huffman has moved into his
new store house, this is only short
distance from his old stand.
A great many people have finished
gathering corn. Most of the corn in
the South river valley was very good.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-11-07
VIRGINIA.

The election Tuesday passed off very
quietly in Virginia and a very light
vote was polled. Nine of the ten Dem
ocratic Congressman were elected by
rousing majoritles. 1t looks as ii Judge
W. +. Rhea in the 9th district had
been defeated by about 800, The ma
jorities are as follows: LIST, w. A.
Jones, 5.6O1; Cd, H. L. Maynard, 6.96l !;
Sd, John Lamb, 1904; nth, R. G..
Southall, 4,06s; 5th, G. A. Swanson,
4,37s; 9Th, Garter Glass, 1861; 7th,
James Hay, Att; 9Th, John F. Rixey
6,l01; 10th, II. D. Flood, 1887.
NEW YORK.
The late returns from New York in
dictate that Odell has been re elected
by about $500. although Coler says it
is only claim and be dees not admit
his defeat, but will await the official
count. Greater New York gave the
Democratic ticket nearly $1,000 ma
jajority.
MARYLAND.
The Democrats gained two members
of Congress The delegation in the
present Congress is solidly Republican
ILLINOIS
was carried by the Republicans by
40, 900. loss of over $1,000 votes. The
legislature is Republican and they
will elect 4 successor to Senator VIM.
E. Mason.
MISSOURI.
Missouri gave Democratic MAORI
ty of 25, 900, and elected IA out of Is
Congressman.
NEW JERSEY
went Republican and elected s of the
10 congressman. and have big major
ity In the legislature.
PENNSYLVANIA.
In Pennsylvania Senator Quay s
candidate, Judge Pennypacker, de-
feated ex-Gov. Patterson by over
10000, the larger part of which came
from Philadelphia.
WEST VIRGINIA.
1t seems that Col. John T. McGraw
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The Next Congress.

Information given out yesterday by
the chairmen OF the Congressional
Committees OF both parties, is to the
effect that both claim the control of
the next House. Chairman Babcock
by 90, and Chairman Griggs for the
Democrats by u. There are still sew
eral districts to hear from that may
turn it either way.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-11-07
HOW'S This z

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-11-07
Nearly Completed.

The narrow guage road from Lips
comb to the iron ore mines being oper-
ated by northern company, distance
of five miles, is nearly completed. The
mines are located On what is known as
the Kennedy tract, and are very rich.
Now that the road is built the ore can
be marketed to advantage. The com
pany las large commissiary located
and about 100 men at work. The in
dustry will materially help this section
in more ways than one It may result
in a furnace being built at Basic City.
Valley Virglnian. s...=
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-11-07
High Bred Highland Cattle.

Out of lot of 116 cattle grazed by
Mr.. E. A. Dudley and sold to Mr.. U.
8. Peterson, there were 40 high bred
Herefords, two years old, of Mr.. Dud.
legs own raising, which weighed 1858
pounds. They were beautiful herd
of Herefords and were sold by Mr.. Pc
terson to Mr.. FL. P. Baker, of Chester
county, Pa, who will feed them on his
fine Meadow View farm.-Highland
Recorder.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-11-07
School Appropriations.

The school funds of the State for the
coming year have been apportioned
among the cities and counties accord
ing to population of school children.
The rate is 279 cents per capita. The
total amount for school purposes from
the State is $3.50, The appor-
tionment for Staunton and the coun.
ties adjacent is as follows: Staunton
$474.65; Augusta, So, 1926; Allegheny,
81 ,236.40; Bath, $514 80; Buena Vista,
$224.6S; Highland, 1916 IS; Rockbridge,
81, 366 10; Rockingham, $3,27443.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-11-07

We find from the speeches of Secre-
tary of the Trsasury Shaw that the
reason trusts now exist Is because Mr..
Cleveland did nothing toward their
restraint or destruction. Mr.. Cleve-
land had so much other Republican
scullduggery to look after that be could
not get around to the trusts, their
time would have come later.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-11-07
Installation Of 4 Pastor.

The installation Of Rev. ]. Spencer
Smith as pastor of the Fairfield Pres
byterian church will take place next
Sunday, the 9th inst, at II d. m. The
sermon will be preached by Rev. DR..
G. A. Wilson of New Providence; the
charge to the pastor will be delivered
by Rev. j. N. Handkerchief of the Old
Stone church, and the charge to the
congregation by Rev. ]. E. Booker of
Tim Der Ridge. Rev. Mr.. Vandeven ter
IS expected to preach at night.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-11-07

The Democrats have carried several
sections of the country which are a
beastly load. There are so many rene.
gades and traitors in them that while
the load is not as heavy, it is so like a
cess pool in odorific effinvium that the
party must suffer nausea
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-11-07
In The Tenth District.

In this, the 10th district, Hon. Hal.
D. Flood had the honor of carving
every county in the distrivt, something
that was never done before. His ma
jority will be about 4, 200.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-11-07

Mr.. Morgan conferred with Mr..
Hanna over the political situation just
before the election. OF course when
these two conferred it was much as
when Nicholas of Russia and William
of Germany met. Something is bound
to happen.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-11-07

Schwab, the president of the steel
trust, is doing all kinds of fool things
in Italy. We are interested to know
whether the Italians have ever allow
ed him to see the disappearing table
trick. If not there is surprise in
store for him which may cause him to
have peresis sure enough.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-11-07

Gen. Corbin ought to be excused for
saying that the German horse is supe-
rior to the American. This is not un.
patriotic, but had he said anything
derogatory to the American jackass
that would have been rank treason.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-11-07

Gen. Grosvernor of Ohio, that pro-
phet who told the country that the
Republicans would lose one Congress-
man. no more nor no less, has taken
down bis sign and gone out of business.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-11-07

Col. John I. McGraw has won a
glorious victory in the End w. Va. dis
trict. He defeated a very strong can.
didate in very strong Republican
district.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-11-07

We are now prepared to hear of Tom
Johnson being accused of folding his
tent and quietly steali ing away.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-11-07

sediment or set
Ting indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton of the kid
neys; if it stains
your linen it is
evidence Of kid
ney trouble; too
frequent desire to
pass it or pain in
the back is also
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-11-07

= The colored voter at Tuesdays cleo
tion looked with great contempt on the
colored gentleman who was too busy
to 60 to the polls.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-11-07

The empty coal bucket did figure a
little in the election after all, and made
the full dinner pail orators see what
fools they were.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-11-07

One does not have to read between
the lines, to learn the fate of Col. jim
my Lyons.
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What to Do.
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ANY CHURCH or parson-

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age or institu ton supported by volun-
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NoTE:-This has been our custom
for twenty-seven years, any building
not satisfactorily painted, will be re-
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Longman & Martinez.
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Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know It.
How To Find Ont.

Fill bottle or common glass with your
water and let it stand twenty-four hours;
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-11-07

Allegheny and Rockingham have
to the Democratic fold.
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Valuable Real Estate
AT
PUBLIC SALE.

Commencing NOV. 18th, 1902, and con-.
tinuing from day to day until disposed of :.
900 acres of excellent blue grass land.
Property of the late Col. Robert Beverley :,
lying near the Plains, Fauquier Co., Va.
to be sold In parcels to suit purchasers
The land lies on Washington and Harri
sOnburg division of the Southern X. r ;
convenient to depot. Climate and water
unsurpassed. pleasant neighborhooe beau
tiful scenery, churches and schools con-
venient, vein of marble on each of two.
tracts. Less than two hours run from
Washington City. The personally of the
estate will be sold at the same time, con-
tanning some very old furniture. several
pieces from mt Vernon" The real estate,
can be sold privately. For further infor
marion address,
VIM. BEVERLEY, Com'r.
oct 31-2t Broadrun, Va.
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nhatelaine Bags. in silver and burnt.
- leather, at BOLEN'S Jewelry Store.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-25
IRvTNG,s POPULARITY

Sir Henry Irving lately acted in Glasgow. where
ne Is exceedingly popular. and The Herald Of
tlat city, records that the drawings for
the last seven performances of Sir Henry's
gagement amounted to the largest sum that has
ever been received for the same number Of con-
seeutive performances in any theatre in Great
Britain"
From Glasgow Sir Henry went Belfast and
The Northern Wing, of that cultivated Irish city.
thus cordially expressed the general feeling with
which his fame is cherished
Sir Henry Irving belongs 10 the world-not solely
to the stage. Since Macready no actor has
high a place personally in the estimation and af-
lection of the public; since good old Rich one
has done so much for the worthy setting and rep
resentatiOn of Shakespeare's masterpieces; since
Garrtck and Kemble artist has devoted himself
thoroughly his and striven with such
strenuousness and success to assert the educative
and ennobling influences Of the drama II
is consoling to think that, from Garrick and
Kemble down. whatever the prevalent taste Of
Londoners happened to be- some one has always
been found TO keep the Shakespearian drama
worthily prominent in the ca piJal-some manager
Of spirit. some actor of genius, who found IN lae
Interpretation of the masters creations the hlTu-
est goal Of his ambition. But, though sir FiehIy
is still youthful in heart. in mind. and IN Dooy
as any of his conpeers. as actor he IS a veteran
veterans. He is within sight OF MS stage
jubilee: in three years he will celebrate MS
fifty years connection with the drama And FOR
vo-thirds Of thac period has occupied the lore
most place in his profession. admired Tor MS art
and esteemed for hts liberal efforts to raise the
sta ndard of dramatic taste, well as the STANDARD
of the dramatic profession