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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-19


Married life. 'says the Cynical Bache-
Tor, should be one grand. sweet song,
but not necessarily a solo, Philadelphia
Record.
Pose and Mabel have never spoken
since they took part in the private the
atricals'
professional jealousy?'
Worse than that-amateur Jealousy"
Life.
Sharpen his birthday, before their
marriage she gave him a book entitled
"A Perfect Gentleman"
Whealton-Any change after year
of married life2
Sharpe Yes; on his last birthday she
gave him a book entitled wild Ami
mails I Have Met."-Tit-Bits
It happened in a little church out west,
where the motive power for the organ
comes from the strong arms of an in
dustrious negro. At recent service the
choir got into trouble, and While con-
fusion reigned the organ suddenly stop
ped. The situation was not relieved
when a hoarse whisper came from be-
hind the organ and fioated out into the
auditorium 1t said: Sing like tunder!
De bellers is busted ''-Esxehange
Aunt Alice. were you very bad when
you were little2"
mo. indeed. my dearl I tried to be
very good
well, [ think it's much better to be
bad SO as to have something interesting
TO talk about when you grow up. Life.
Have the letters been duly examined
by the handwriting expert %
Yes. your honor "
Very Well, let the handwriting expert
now be examined by the insanity ex-
pert Ohio State Journal
A resident of Everett, Kan, went on
the bond of a .'jointkeeper' for 81 GOO
the other day. whereupon the local pa
per printed the following paragraph
IF this man is able to 60 on the bond
of criminals he certainly ought to be
able to pay for his wedding invitations
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-19

Not long ago d prominent country law
yer, becoming nettled at a ruling of the
judge, picked up his hat and started to
walk out of the court room. He was
halted by the court by the inquiry:
Are you trying to express your con-
tempt for the court?''
No your honor was the reply; Il am
trying to conceal it.''-Argonaut.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-19
HUMOR OF THE DAY.

What's the purpose of bacteriology.
anyway2''
Well it reduces worrying to posi-
tive science, for one thing. life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-19

Mrs. Hiram Offen-And do you think you
could do the cooking for the family with a.
little help from rne2
Applicant-No. ma am: I do not.
Mrs Hiram Offen-You don't
Applicant-No. ma am but Dim sure OF
cud do it widout any help from you
Philadelphia Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-19

Was he a phlIanthrOpISt!
mo. he did not leave behind enough
money to be called that. He was mere
" an extraordinarily charitable man."
Baltimore Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-19

Edith-She says her face is her fortune.
Ethel-How Gnfortunate.-Puck.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-19

sit down and wait for society to go
crazy over it. Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-19

Young Citizen-Do You really think that
modern manners are degenerate?
Old Citizen-Oh yes, indeed. We used to
be surprised when people We're rude; now
we feel surprised when they are polite
Detroit Free Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-19

your guest didn't make a long visit
mo. She asked me to treat her like one
Of the family. San Francisco Chronicle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-19

Collector-when shall I call again to col
lect this bill sir?
DashaWay -HoW do know? I can't al
ways tell ahead just when I am going to
be out.-Life-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-19

Anybody can fool people who don't know
him, but it takes a really smart scoundrel
to fool those that do.-Brooklyn Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-19

Mrs Dash-Your clergyman complains
that he is too hard worked.
Mrs. Crash-Hard worked2 He doesn't
know what hard work is. Humph-vou
ought to see our progressive euchre club
getting his salary together.-Puek-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-19

Married life, Says the Cynical Baehe-
Tor, should be one grand. sweet song.
but not necessarily a solo. philadelphia
Record
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-19

Struckoyle-Darn it! Sarah. I feel like a
fool in the presence of that new English
butler you hired
Mrs Struckoyle-Don't worry. Henry:
his face viii never show that he knows
how you feel--BroolSlyn Life
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-19

which he got of US few years ago. And
we will take fifty cents on the dollar for
the account"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-19

Brusque heralds of a new queens sway,
The March winds are awning;
Ard they pass they seem to say
Hats Off to Mistress SPRING.
PHILADELPHIA Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-19

Professor jasper Flint was back in
Chicago he had in his possession the
coin of great price the coin which alone
was worth the combined holdings of all
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-06-13
Meeting of Board Of Visitors.

The Board of Visitors for the Vir-
ginia School for the Deaf and the
Blind met at the Institution Wednes-
day morning and made the following
selections for next year.
J. A. Waddell, of Albemarle county,
was selected teacher in the high class
blind department. to succeed G. C. Nc
Neill resigned.
Miss Elsie Hamilton was elected
music teacher, to succeed Mrs. We l..
Bumgardner, who resigned on account
of i'll health.
Miss Walkup was elected teacher of
sewing.
The heads of all the shops were re-
elected.
The board strongly endorses Supt.
VIM. A. Bowles, for a position on the
state board of education. The super
intendent of this school is made eligi.
BILE for this position by the new consti.
tuition.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-06-13
Death of an Aged Lady.

Mrs. Sarah Bryan, mother of the late
John W. Bryan, of this city, died at
her home at Mint Spring, Friday about
a. NJ, not having regained conscious
ness after stroke of paralysis on the
previous Tuesday. Deceased was SO
years, months and 26 days old, and
had been a member of the United
Brethren church ever since she was Is
years of age, and was devoted and
constant worker In it for over 81 years.
A short service was held at her home,
after which the remains were shipped
to Staunton Saturday morning and
taken to her former home at Parnas-
sus for interment. where the Rev. Mr.,
Fadely conducted the services. Mrs.
Bryan left one brother, VIM. Shirley,
of Churchville; one sister, Mrs. Sheets
of Rockingha m; one son, J. s. Bryan,
of Terre Haute, Ind, and four daugh-
ter, Mrs. Eliza Sheets, of Rockingham,
Mrs. Ester Gibson, of Nokomis, ILL.,,
and Misses Matte and Kate Bryan,
besides 81 grandchildren and II great
grand children.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-06-13
Wedding at DeerfieId.

Deerfield, June "a pretty, but
quiet marriage was solemnized at Mr..
James Ki6caid s on Wednesday the
4th inst, when his daughter, Mamie
R., became the bride of Mr.. Howard
E. Mackey. The bride was becoming.
ly gowned in white organdie and car
ried bouquet of white and pink
carnations. She was preceded to the
altar by her little niece, Maud Kin.
caid with Master Otto Jackson. Rev.
Mr.. Irvine, of the Baptist church, per.
formed the ceremony. After congrat-
ulations and delightful dinner, the
bride and groom left fol- an extended
trip. The presents were useful and
handsome.
Mr.. James Irvine, of Thinking
Spring, is visiting relatives in this
neighborhood.
Miss Neelye Taylor has returned
from a visit to relatives on the eastern
shore.
Mr.. James Calhoun and family, of
Fishersville, is staying with his brother
for few days.
Messrs. J. w. Glendye and F. M.
SommerYille were in Lexington last
week on business connected with the
church here.
Mr.. Splaun, of Moscow, spent a few
days here last week.
The ladies of Rocky Spring church
will have fete on the 18th for the
benefit of the church.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-06-13
Memorial Ddy at Thornrose,

Monday the memorial day exercises
took place in the Confederate GENE
terry at ThOrnrOse. An unusually large
crowd was present and the services
were very interesting. At the GENE
terry the exercises were opened with
music by the StonewaIl Brigade Band
followed with prayer by Rev. DIR. w.
N. Scott, Chaplain of Stonewall jack
son Camp G. v. Capt. James Bum
gardner delivered the address, which
was listened to attentively. 1t was the
address delivered by him on similar
occasion twenty-three years ago. The
j. j. B. Stuart Chapter, Daughters of
the Confederacy had decorated the
graves of all the soldiers and the SOL
diers' monument with Confederate
flags and flowers, and it made a pref |
ty picture.
Since last memorial day the ladies |
of the association have removed from |
BurweIl farm the remains of rs sol
Tiers who died of small pox during the
war, and placed them with their COM
.ades in the Confederate cemetery,
md on Monday received the honors
hat had been conferred on their COM
AIDES for years.
"a Confederate Tea" was given
Monday night by the J. E. B. Stuart
chapter, U. D. G. The program con
listed of music. recitations and the
ormal presentation of the picture of
seneral J. E. B. Stuart that had been
,iven by Mr.. Edward Calkins, of New
FORK, to the chapter, Stephen d. Tim
'erlake, Jr., made the presentation
peech, and Capt. James Bumgardner
eceived the portrait on behalf of the
HAPPIER.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-06-13
The Wild West Show.

Buckskin Bills Wild West show gave
two performances of it's excellent en-
tertainment here yesterday to large
crowds. The show in it's entirety was
meritorious, several features deserving
mention, among which are the fancy
lassoing by Don Gaucho Francisco,
Buckskin Bills shooting and rough
riding, the Meadow Massacre and the
capture and hanging of a horse-thief.
An especially taking feature of the
show was the riding of bucking horses
by John Brewer, young man who
showed wonderful skill and daring in
managing the widest horses. The
fancy shooting of Elmer Mendenhall
was very cleyerly done. He is an ex-
pert in this line. The attack on the
stage coach by Indians and the repulse
by Buckskin Bill and his cowboys was
very thrilling and intensely realistic
Omaha, Neb., "Omaha Bee," June 80,
1900.
Will exhibit in Staunton, Friday,
June 9th.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-06-13
Hastings Court.

G. A. Grafton, constable filed bono
in the sum of $4,000, John B. O'Con
nell being his bOndsman.
A. A. Eskridge filed bond $4,000 al
commissioner of the revenue. his bonds
man being surety company.
Most of the recently elected city
councilmen took the oath of office.
A special grand jury brought in two
indictments, one against Edward Viii
liams, colored for grand larceny, and
one against Clara Vaughan. for assault.
ing another woman with a razor.
= The will of A. H. Wilson of Harri.
sonburg was filed for record.
Thomas P. Mahoney's license to sell
liquor was transferred to M. Croghan.
Clara Vaughan, colored, tried before
a jury for slashing another woman
with razor, was fined IS and sent to
Jail sixty days.
The court fined Ashby Tate, color
&c. S. for contempt of court for failure
to appear as q witness after having
been regularly summoned, and sent
him to jail to serve out the fine.
The jury in the case of the common
wealth against Edward Williams, col
ored, charged with larceny failed to
agree and was discharged.
The case of the commonwealth against
]. E. Edwards and George johnson
was on their motion continued to the
next term of the court.
Edward d. Bell, newly elected ser.
geant, gave bond in the penalty of five
thousand dollars.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-06-13
Grand Encampment.

The Grand Encampment, 10. D. F.
met in annual session in Charlottes-
vile On Tuesday. Among those from
Staunton present were H. II. Harlow,
W. A. Kidd, Capt. T. J. Crowder and
J. Luther Dull. Richmond was Sc
lected as the next place of meeting. The
officers elected for the ensuing year
were-August Benning, Roanoke.
Grand Patriarch; P. M. Bradshaw,
Alexandria, Grand High Priest; Fl. H.
Harlow, Staunton, Grand Senior Ward
en-; 7. V. Turney, Fort Monroe, Grand
Scribe; Geo. W. Hill, Norfolk, Grand
Treasurer; Chas. Pohlig, Richmond,
Grand Junior Warden. The Grand
Patriarch made the following appoint
ments-J. Leon Codd. Portsmouth,
Grand Marshal; F. e.. Farser, Roam
oke, Grand Inside Sentinel F. A.
Spoles, Big Stone Gap. Grand Outside
Sentinel. Hill Montague, Of Richmond.
and James Mitchell, of Phoebus, were
elected representatives to the Sovereign
Grand lodge.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-06-13
B. Y. P. U.

The ninth annual convention of the
Baptist Dung People Union will be
hold June 25th- Goth in Lynchburg, and
the attendance promises to be quite
large.
The meeting will be held in the Col
lege Hill Church. The address of well
come will be delivered by the Rev. T.
H. Athey, on behalf of College Hill
Church, and DIR. W. L. Pickard on be-
half of the Lynchburg Baptists. Re-
spouse will be made by the president
of the union. A number of the most
prominent men of State will take part
in the exercises.
Among those who will attend from
the Staunton Union are Rev. M. L.
Wood, G. E. Yeager, president of the
local union, R. E. Tyler, E. L. Huff,
Harry Grafton, Thomas Stafford, Sandy
Burruss, and Misses Myrtle Burruss
Mary Crawford, Bessie Parrish, Clara
Yeager and Matte Peace.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-06-13
No. 81 Winthrop St.,
Father Payne's Fair.

We take pleasure in calling the at
tention Of Staunton people to the
Catholic Fair at Clifton Forge for the
benefit of Father Payne's church. If
you want to hear some fine music by
the Clifton Forge Band and see some
pretty novelties of various kinds and
have jolly time generally, go to
FEATHER Payne's Fair'' next week. He
will give warm reception to the PEG.
pie of Staunton where he spent five
years of his ministry. For the sake oil
old acquaintance let Stauntonians rally
to Father Payne's assistance and helr
him out of bis debt-the object of the
Fair.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-06-13
Augusta Memorial Association.

The annual meeting of this Associa
ton was held on Monday after the
memorial exercises at the cemetery
with President Lewis Hartman presid.
ing.
The report of Treasurer Mcfarland
shows cash balance of $12O.45, with
other assets not cash of $3.50. TIE col
lections at the gate on memorial day
amounted to $19 20.
Permission was granted the Daugh-
tiers of the Confederacy to erect pa
viIion in the Confederate cemetery.
A motion was made by W. L. Olivier
to appoint a committee to report to
the governors of the several Southern
States of the number of soldiers from
those States buried in Thornrose, and
invite them to erect monuments to
their dead. The president appointed
W. L. Olivier and Capt. G.. Julian
Pratt.
A resolution was also adopted thank
ing Capt. James Bumgardner for his
address, the Daughters of the Confed-
eracy for their ministrations. and the |
Stonewall Band, West Augusta Guard |
and the Jackson Rifles for joining in
the parade; and the ladies of the city
and county who sent flowers.
The following Offices were elected
President, James T. Kerr; vice-presi-
dents, H. Erskine Gay. Fl. J. Williams,
E. G.. Fishburne, VIM. H. Norman,
W. Crist, John M. Brown, and J.
Fl. Waters; treasurer, j. N. McFar-
and; secretary, Newton Argenbright;
committee, j. N. McF arland,
W. l.. Olivier, Lewis Hartman, Thos.
D. Ransom and s. D. Timberlake.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-06-13
Stanton, Va. June 5, 1902
CorrecJedBy }. A. Fauver Co., ana ii
White Star Mills.
Live Sock Markets.

Cattle-Receipts for the week 1872 head,
against 1897 head last week.
The demand was poor for the 50 carloads
on sale. Best grades we've weak and others
slow at decline of from loo to 15c.
Quote-Choice butcher steers $5.5 80 to
Sc IS; good. $4.75sto 1925; common to me-
dunn, $500 to 81 SO.
Hogs-Fair supply ;market steady. Quote
Westerns 1925 to 81 40; from other points
800 to $40; roughs 1925 to 1925,
Sheep-Fair supply; market slow on all
grades. Quote-Wool, 50. 80 to %. 90; clip
ped $50 to $50.
Lambs-Fair supply; market slow ona
grades. Quote-Wool, $500 to $40; clip
ped, $50 to $50; spring, 700 to $50.
Calves-Fair supply; market steady.
Quote to best "a to 81.
Fresh Cows-Light supply: Market firm :.
1 Quote--good to choice $40 to x65 common
to fair 5000 to S36. 90.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-06-13
Circuit Court.

The jury awarded F. G. Smith $135
damages in his suit against the B. &
o. Ry., tor damage to fine horse.
Mrs. Marietta Snyder was granted
an absolute divorce from her husband
James T. Snyder.
Chas. Crawford, coIored, convicted
in the county court for cruelty beating
his little son, took an appeal. The
case was tried this week and the judg-
ment of the county court sustained.
Crawford will now serve twelve months
IN Jail and pay fine $50.
In the suit for $1,000 damages of R.
A. Arey against E. G. Fishburne, the
jury returned verdict for plaintiff OF
$12.
The court affirmed the judgment OF
the county court in the conviction oil
il. A. Hounihan, for attempt to shoe!
; J. P. Floyd, on the 4th Of last July.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-06-13
Closing Of the Public School.

The closing exercises of the publ
schools took place Friday morning
the chapel at the school building an
We're very interesting. The service
were opened with praper by Rev. M.
Wood of the Baptist church, and cor
sisted of several musical selections b
the school, comforting the scholarships
diplomas, medal and reading the name
of proficient pupils.
! The scholarships we're awarded b,
| H. F. Scheele, as follows: Miss Mar
garet G. Eakle, Mary Baldwin Semin
ary; Miss Henrietta Snyder, Virginis
Female Institute, and Miss Florence
Andrews. Dunsmore's Business Col
lege.
The D. A. K. Medal for the best essay
on some historical subject, which has
been given every year by the Local
chapter. was awarded to Thomas J.
| Opie.
The address Of the day was delivered
by Rev. A. M. Fraser, D. D. 1t was
full of practical advice, not only to the
graduates, but also to the undergrad
yates. He emphasized the importance
of trying to master each study, not
giving up to the idea that some certain
talent should be given special time and
attention. At the conclusion of the
address DR.. Fraser delivered diplomas
to the following gradnates-M Mar
garet G. Eakle, Miss Florence Andrews,
Miss Henrietta Snyder, Miss Bessie
Sufber, Miss Mary A. Turk and Dun
can Curry.
A most touching incident of the oc-
casion was when Mr.. Turk, member
of the school board spoke of the retire
ment of Prof. Bader from the super
intendency of the schools and referred
to the high esteem in which he was
held by that body. Every teacher and
scholar arose showing that they unani-
endorsed the sentiments ex-
pressed. Prof. Bader has been most |
efficient and popular officer and under |
his management the schools have made |
progress and the result of |
his labors will long be seen here. We
may add that the best wishes of our
entire community will go with him in i
his new work, and he will always re-
ceive warm welc ONE in our city.
The exercises were brought to close
with the benediction by Rev. G. 8.
THE NEW SUPERINTENDENT.
On Saturday the School Board met
TO elect successor to Prof. Bader, and |
selected Maj. Francis FL. Smith, of |
Lynchburg.
Major Smith is the son of the late
General Francis 81. Smith. father of |
the V. M. l., and was educated at that |
In which he was instructor |
and adjutant for many years. He has
spent his life in teaching, and is un-
doubleday one of the best equipped |
men In the state for the position to
which he has been elected.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-06-13
Valley Seminary Commencement.


The commencement sermon befo
e the Valley Seminary was preached Me-
!. 25th in the Presbyterian church {
: Waynesboro, by Rev. Daniel Blain.
D., of Covesyille, Va. 1t was an abb
l and helpful sermon from the text, Sc
! will GO in the strength of the Lor
God" At night Rev. CIR. Striblin
addressed the Y. W. C. A., settin,
forth in an interesting manner the i'm
portance of seeking Gods guidanc,
throughout life. The church wa.
crowded at both services.
1 On Monday morning the class 'exer
cises were held in the chapel of the
seminary. A delightful program oil
essays and instrumental and vocal
music was rendered by the graduating
class, with the assistance of Mrs. Blain
and Miss johnson. From to a. m.
the art reception was held in the main
building. This was an unusually at
tractive feature, the number of beauti-
full works of art attesting the talent
and training of the pupils in this de-
partment.
The concerts ON Tuesday morning
and evening were exceptionally fine,
long programs of excellent music
vocal and instrumen and recita-
tations, being rendered. The chapel
and vestibule were full and many were
compelled to stand outside.
On Wednesday morning the final
exercises Were held in the church.
After vocal solo by Miss Shirley, the
address before the senior class was de-
livered by DR.. W. s. Currell, of Wash
ington and Lee University. The large
audience was treated to rare morsel
OF literary excellence by this gifted
scholar, as he told in his charming way
of "More Beyond PLUS Ultra) in Lit
erature and Life.'' Distinctions, di-
plomas and prizes were then awarded.
The Literary Graduates were Misses
Mary Beale Browning and Annie An
trim Wayland.
Full Graduate-Miss Johnsie Wood
Daniel.
The following received gold medals
and prizes-Senior scholarship, Miss
Anne Talbot; intermediate scholar |
ship, Miss Alice Hood; senior Latin.
Miss Johnsie Daniel; Primary scholar.
ship, Arthur Engleman; Penmanship, |
Miss Viola Crabill; Dictation, Miss |
Alice Hood; Punctuality, Misses Ruth |
Pearl Smith, Lillian Fox, Clara /
Wilson, Philippa Anderson and Bessie
Leyburn; Department, Misses Louie
Hiner, Gertrude Massie, Alice Hood,
Charlotte Manson and Marie Beck.
Rev. Mr.. Stribling, on behalf of the
Principals, thanked the patrons and
people of Waynesboro for their inter-
sst in and support of the school, stat
ing that the past session had been
most successful, and that the outlook
'or the future was brighter than ever
before.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-06-13
Death of Mrs. Worthinqton.

Mrs. John T. Worthington, of Fred
erick, Maryland. died at II O'Clock
Thursday night of last week, in the
72nd year of her age. She leaves a
husband and three sons, Glenn II.
burlington of Frederick, Md, and
J. Harry and Clarke Worthington, OF
Staunton. Mrs. Worthington will be
remembered by many friends here
having visited her sons on several occa.
Qinn
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-06-13
Death of Mrs. Eau yer.

Mrs. Sarah M. Fauver, wife of W.
Y. Fauver of near this city, died at the
family residence about s o'clock We'd
nesday morning, after lingering ILL
ness. She is survived by her husband.
but no children. The funeral was
from Union Presbyterian church at 8
O'Clock yesterday afternoon. interment
at the same place,