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The sun., 1903-01-06
M Park for D,ker Meadows.

Park Commissioner Richard Young yes
,erday announced TO delegation from
Bath Beach his di-approvai 81 the plan
of the Thlrtieth Ward Improvement League
10 enlarge and beautIfy Dyker Meadows
Park The Commissioner said that there
werr sections Of the borough tiore in need
Reach
The sun., 1903-01-06

The demolition of the Hall Of Records has
begun. Few buildings Of modern times have
been honorcd for less reason, the chief claim
10 historic fame. namely, that NATHAN HALE
was confined there the night before his exe-
cution, Sep, -, l776 having been shown to
be unfounded.
The sun., 1903-01-06

Great will be the sport on the Metro
politan racr,racks this year, il We may
Judge hy the number and quality Of the
entries which closed yesterday for the big
stake events
The indications are that the Brooklyn
Handicap and the Suburban will each be
worth about 1000 this year, while the
Brighton Handicap will I've worth 5000
more in added money than il was in 1902.
The sun., 1903-01-06
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a. FILLn
Mn,e. senbril
In,person4
sings Car,
stage-A

night a douh
double array 9
operas were p
ment' and Le
In the form
sembrich az
the Marquise
Suipice. Mr.
and M. Sal
second Mr.. Ai
time on any 81
Mr.. Deolery "
and Nine. Sch1
With such j
managers wo
matter Of COZ
audience. 1t
blage. too. and
ing effect whit
In the vast sp
torium.
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contrast. and
are chic. like
pity that the
MT have beol
comique mig
tragedy and
wrought up
joyable arran
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amiable cones
fully melodiou
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who cannot a
in this cheerf
the facility Of
OF fluent mus
tunes in la
inely good.
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have plenty q
people who IL
is a crown stu(
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happiest com
closes in II he'd
shows that sh
logue as well
nately no lyr1
lines into all ~
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great a mistre
Of this opera
with the cado
notes with d
happy all the
show her grea
Ing up Of the q
act. With thd
the house.
What q grea
us to tears in
and Mimi. da3
and stoccati OF
with enc simI
the secrets Of
Of Susanna an
Mr.. Giliber
Ie rsouation Z
our old school
conception a
OF the dialod
artist trained
France they I'll
edge OF rout
Great voice he
men we have
fractory. and
wonderfully.
Mr.. Dufrich
formance a q
Nine. Van Cau
dialogue. MIR
and inefective
is a rather tha
II might not
de Reszke's 8 RED
Grand Opera
TO do with the
role here; but
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or not. 1t was
'arling Of thd
% show that nd
contemporaries
That the pa1
well suited To
declamatory 4
these episodes 4
was, of cours
touch TO conn
the first scend
play were lacl
whole, ii mus
appearance in
addition to his
has his limita(
as that Of Mr.
suaded to pub
complex role.
Mr.. Scotti's
acting. rich in
worked out thu
details. Alws
not a point. x
the music adj
his customary
logue. one of
young Italian
Nine. ScheR
correctness of
after effects.
mistress Of I'll,
to be repoeefu
than she did
hea rd here.
Mr.. DeclerN
usually does.
editably az
chorus was I'd
Mr.. Plon condj
The sun., 1903-01-06
MISS Tl'REI
hhe With Heo
ALL

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night. The n
Furniss. and |
role, Dolly q
Bessie the [
mention man{
audience was 7
street theatrd
admirers Of Il
'nwnue OF theI
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book Of every(
ing axiom: n
published th&
corollary of 4
adverse critic4
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'ndiction. tha
not care a RAD
or indinerentl
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catalogue z ia ID
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q. human kindn
ute, ae' and an
que acknowN
st not fit to pri}
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The sun., 1903-01-06

The vcccjAnan-Ncver Try to make both ends
meat
Thc lien Better laid than never.
The sun., 1903-01-06

PAAHs- -alosaue No. Il? near Grand Hotel and
Kiosquc No. 10 Boulevard dcs Capurincs.
The sun., 1903-01-06
Holidays.

This is a request which we decline to
grant, for reasons which we shall pro-
ceed 10 give:
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-10
Mint Spring School.

The closing exercises of Mint Spring
school took place last Friday. This
is a fine school and had over so pupils
on it's rolls last session. The principal
is Miss Catherine Gilkeson. with Miss
Flora Lipgamfelter, assistant. The
program included vocal and instru-
mental selections, Rotations, comic
and serious, with several appropriate
dialogues.
At the request of the principal Rev.
G. S. Lingamfelter of StauntOn, made
a very appropriate address and delv-
cred the prizes. Those who received
them were-senior room, Misses Eve
Ign Guilamond, LeonOra GuilamOnd
Elizabeth Major, Katie McPheeters,
Adela Berry and Dora Snyder; junior
room, Leila Snyder and Emily Major.
A tasteful gift was presented to each
of the teachers by the pupils of their
respective rooms.
A large audience of the patrons and
friends of the school was present and
were highly entertain ed, and well
pleased with the evidences the pupils
gave of the advancement they bad
made during the term, as well as their
efforts to entertain the visitors. at
the conclusion four little tots, each
carrying doll, gave "Sleep Baby,
Sleep" ia charming way, and the
whole school sang Dixie amid much
applause All pronounced this one OF
the best entertainments ever given by
this popular school.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-10
Genuine Heroism.

The Baltimore Sun In recent issue
publishes an interesting war incident
as seen and related by Capt. Carter
Berkeley, of this city, and is as fol-
lows:
Another instance that touches the
highest water mark of unselfish and
true heroism is that of two Virginia
Military Cadets at the battle of New
Market. On the battlefield Lieut..
Carter Berkeley was passing when be
was attracted by the cries mere boy,
who said: "Sir, do get me doctor; my
friend is wounded !" Lieutenant Berke-
ley, drawing near, saw young fellow
seated, with his companions head on
/ his breast. Drawing nearer. be found
two boys, and the one who had been
calling him for his friend was grievous
Iy wounded himself, but so absorbed
was be in looking after bis companion
that he had not even remarked that he
was wounded. Lieutenant Berkeley
said: "My poor boy, your friend Is dy
ing and beyond medical aid, but | will
get q doctor for you"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-10
Thompson -Dickerson.

The first wedding to take place in tht
new Second Presbyterian church Of
this city. was solemnIzed Wednesday
| morning at $50 o'clock, when Miss
| Margaret Bell Dick+rSon b~cai,ia tbs
bride of Mr.. Robert Finley Thompson
Rev WIN. N Scott, ID d.. pertc'mih,
the ceremony. In spite of Il pouring
rain that had been falling all morning
quite large gathering of friends and
| relatives were present. 70 the strain
of Memberships famous march tnt
bridal party passed down the center
aisle to the prettily decorated pnlpi'
| in front of which stood the GENERATING
minister. The users, Messrs. WIN. A
Pratt, r b. Black, &. +. Berthe and
A. w. Irvine, came first and were fol
lowed by the bride and her sister,
Miss Nettie DickersOn, the maid OF
honor, VINO proceeded to the altar
where they met the groom and mis-
best man, Mr.. Hugh H. Kerr,
The bride wore going away gown OF
blue cloth, with hat and gloves to
match. and carried a shower bouquet
of brides roses, her maid of honor was
at tired in a costume of white organize
over silk and carried handsome b0u-
Duet of Marechal Neil roses.
After the ceremony the young cou-
pie drove to the G. & y depot where
amid many CONGRATULATIONS and good
wishes, they departed for a tour OF
some days to northern cities. The
bride is daughter Of the late Henry
P. Dickerson and sister of Mr.. L. T..
Dickerson, the COON is deputy survey
or for Augusta county, and is young
man of ability and a distinguished
graduate in the school of surveying at
the University of Virginia.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-10
From Clifton Ferqe.

The contract for charging and i'm
proving the g, & o. shops at this place.
has been let. and many thousands of
dollars will be spent in the work.
The grocery. firm of Wills, Parker &
Co. have dissolved partnership, and ID
future will be known as the Wills Gro
Gerry Company. Mr.. H. L. Parker, the
retiring member of the firm will short
ly open business for himself.
Mr.. Chas. &. Quinn has been elected
first lieutenant of the Clifton Forge
Rifles, and Mr.. w. H. Atkins, second
lieutenant
Rev. G. S. Stanton has been return
ed to his charge here by the Baltimore
Conference, and his congregation is
muchpleased that he is to serve it
another year.
Mrs. John W. Stulle has returned
from New Mexico, where she went
some time ago for her health.
Miss Bessie Miller is on a visit to
friends in Richmond, Charlottesville
and Stanton.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-10
west View Academy.

Amidst a large and enthusiastic
crowd. the public school session of the
West View Academy closed Friday
evening, the 3rd, with most credita.
BILE exhibition. The study hall was
tastefully arranged with row of re-
served seats in the centre for the pa
irons and scholars. and the room was
beautifully decorated with wreaths
and hoops OF Spruce pine. 1t would
not do the principal, Miss Bracey. JUS
tice to try to describe the plays,
tableaux and scenes she exhibited in
the space allotted, but each one acted
their part admirably and showed that
much time and labor had been expend
ed in practice. Among the many ex
citing plays; 1.-The Old fashioned
Homen and "Mischievous Mote" were
applauded the most.
The success of the school this year,
and of the closing exercises. were large
ly due to the strict attention to duty
by the principal, Miss Bracey. She is
also getting along nicely wi her pri
vate school, which will soon close, mnct
to the regret of her pupils.
J. II. w.
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Obituary..

Died on March 9th. 1908. at Rich
mond, Va, whittier she had gone for
medical treatment Miss Mamie Eurltt.
This lovely girl was the mbodiment
of every thing, amiable. good and true.
Reared in home of culture and refine
ment, her nature seemed to absorb
these qualities, and her presence filled
the home with sunshine and joy. She
was the devoted companion of an in
firm mother, and the pet of three IDOL
izing brothers.
1t fills our hearts with sadness to
know, that her chair is vacant, and
her sweet smile has faded forever from
our vision. We shall miss her in every
good work, for she loved the service of
her Lord.
She was for many years the efficient
organist of Loeb Willow church, but
on the early symptoms of waning
strength she reluctantly resigned.
While we deplore her untimely de
parture, we realize she has been "call-
ed higher" and is now mum bered, with
the countless millions, who throng the
palace O. the King"
| Thou art gone to the home of thy rest.
Where suffering no longer can harm ye;
Where the songs OF the good, Where Gne
hymn of the blest
Through an endless existence shall charm
thee
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-10
H. L. LANG,
ChurchYiIle Items.
StauntOn,

Churchville, April 6-The recent
mild weather forced the buds
much ahead of the season-eausiDe
some anxiety, about the fruit. Wheat
is looking superb. while the vegetable
kingdom, . awakening to the call of
south wind, and the sunny davs OF
spring. Our housekeepers have been
longing for change of this kind sc
they can devote themselves to the
divertions that come with the Easter
flowers, namely: house cleaning, gar
dening, poultry and making soap.
The public schools at this place clos
ed with "basket picnic" much to the
intense delight of the juveniles.
Miss Lucie Blair continues on the
list of ''shut ms"
We are glad to say Mrs. Sandy Dud-
ley is convalescing.
Mrs. McClung Is a guest at the homes
of Messrs. G.. M. Bear and T. S. Steele.
Mr.. and Mrs. &. A. Lightner are Wis
iting in Bath county.
Mrs. Jones is ON visit to her niece,
Mrs. j. s. Blair.
Mrs. johnson of Clifton Forge, is en-
joying visit to her parents, Mr.. aud
Mrs d. MasiLcup.
Virginia Lightner spent day with
Mrs. Goodwin, also Mr.. and Mrs. Bruce
Dinkel
Mr.. W. E. Hughes has gone to Balti-
more to visit his family and do his
spring purchasing.
Apples are retailing here at penny
a piece.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-10
is This the Original Johnny 2

In speaking at dinner of the Bap-
fist Social Union in New York last
week, Mr.. John s. Wise, who is lead
ing the fight for the negroes against the
Virginia constitution, said among 9TH
er things that the attitude of the ma
ton on the negro question has all
along been that of Incidence mo
white man." he asserted, would sub
scribe to a policy that meant ultimate
ly blight upon the race to which he
belonged.
ut is idle to-day" he continued, ITO
try to enforce laws permitting the ne
gro franchise. You cannot find a white
man, no matter where he lives or un
der what circumstances you go to him,
who will subscribe to policy that
means eventually possible negro
domination.
There is only one solution to The
negro question. The nation must re
cede from the po4i ion taken by it on
the matter OF negro suffrage The ma
ton must remit to the state control OF
the suffrage issue. This may be a
great concession, but it is a concession
/. .of sound, common sense.
by reducing the question of suf
frage to sensible basis, you will tOucl
the tender spot of the Suutherner
am one myself, and know it will reacl
my heart.
You soon must tell the negro h
cannot have all that he expects; Yo
will have to tell him this at the cost G
race war among GU rselveS."
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-10
Bath County Items.

Griffith, April S.-George Swartz OF
StauntOn, was blown up by an explo-
sion of dynamite Friday, while at
work for the Western Union Telegraph
company, near Crane Station. He
received severe injuries about the head
and body. He was taken to the G. &
0. hospital at Clifton Forge. where he
received medical attention. and is inn
proving in a satisfactory way. Two
negroes we're also slightly hnrt by the
explosion.
Miss Sallie Crane, operator here, is
off on a leave of absence. Mr.. Banks
dale of Swoope, is filling her place.
Mr. Geo. Via has moved with his
family from Portland to this place.
Mrs. H. H King went to Augusta
on Tuesday to visit relatives.
Mr.. Geo. Strong. who has been quite
i'll for the past two weeks, is worse at
this writing and his brother, A. H.
Strong of Clifton Forge, has been tele-
graphed for.
Mrs. w. s. King of Buffalo Gap, is
visiting her children in Bath.
Mr.. E. B. Lightner telegraph opera
tor at Iron Gate, visited his parents at
Valley Mills last week.
Mr.. J. W. King of Augusta, has TAX
en- place with Mr.. Turner here.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-10
Lutheran Pastoral association

The Augusta Lutheran Pastoral AS
ISOLATION met in Christ Church here on
Monday in regular quarterly session
and received the following new mem.
beers: Rev. D. w. Files, Mount Sidney;
Rev. Y. Won A. Riser, Waynesboro;
Rev. w. B. Au1, Buena Vista.
After discussing various topics a
regular program was arranged for the
next meeting, which will be held in
July.
Much regret was express by all pres
| emit at the departure from our midst OF
Rev. g. A. Freed of MiddIebrook, who
shortly goes to Columbia, s. y.
Officers of the Association were elect
| ed as follows: President, Rev. E A
Riser; secretary, Rev. A, r. d. Hanch'
or: treas urer, Rev. Y. Won A. Riser.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-10
Our Advertisers.

Mr.. A. Weinberg has returned from
the North with bis Spring Stock Read
his ad on the first page to. see what he
has to say about it.
Note the change in Putnam Il Co. IS
.ad and see the prices quoted on pianos
'~and organs.
Black u Bowman call your attention
to their line of farm machinery. They
handle everything needed for planting
and removing the crops.
John L. Mckee advertises Rock.
bridge and Buena Vista property. See
the notice of the fine $40 acres farm
w. s. Redes of Alton, offers for rem
fine grazing farm on the Blue Ridge
near Greenwood. Also a number oil
other pieces of desirable property.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-10
County Court.

The petition of d. b. Kunkle and
others for bridge in Pastures district
over Middle river was allowed, the cost
not to exceed $500. but before enter
ing the final order for its construction
the court referred the matter back to
the road board of said district.
The petition of w. L. Kerr and 9TH
ers for road from J. L. Kerr's place
near New Hope to the Rockfish road
was referred to the road board of Mid
die River district.
Frank Payne, colored, a minister OF
the Baptist church, was authorized tc
celebrate the rites of marriage.
The will of VIM. Z. Mayo, deceased,
was admitted to record. with Mrs
Matte Alice Mayo as executrix
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-10
Hon. VIM Jennings Bryan Speaks Here
April 18th. 1908.

| Hon. VIM Jennings Bryan will
speak at the Auditorium of the Duns.
more Business College. West Main
street, Tuesday, April 14th, 1903,
| O'Clock.
| His subject will be IA Conquering
Nation" Mr.. Bryan needs no intro
duction. everybody knows who he is.
A large crowd will hear him. The au-
ditorium will seat nearly $500 people.
Excursions will be run from Charlottes-
vile, Clifton Forge, Harrisonburg and
other places, so as to give those living
near by chance to hear the great
orator.
Hon. II. d. Flood and other distiD-
guished persons will be present. The
StonewalI Brigade Band has also been
invited to be present and take part in
the entertainment.
The price of admission will be SOC.
for general admission. 75c for reserv-
ed seats. Tickets on sale at J. A.
Singer, confectionery, Fl. l.. Lang,
Jeweler, j. z. Kice, Furniture store,
and Wayt's Drug store.
The reserved seat tickets will be on
sale at j. p Kice 8 store Oh East Main
street. 1t
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-10
Long Glade Personals.

We are sorry to report the illness OF
Mrs. John Wampler.
Mr.. John M. Irwin was a welcome
visitor to his old neigbborhood last
week.
Mrs. Eddie Snow viii leave this week
for Seebert, W. Va. to join her hus.
band, who is III the lumber business
there.
Mrs. Marvin Vint, who has beer
quite sick, is convalescent.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-10
!. H, Dinneen .

Mr.. John II. Dinneen died at bis
home in Baltimore Tuesday morning.
after a long illness. Deceased was a
son of the late M. Dinneen and was
born and reared here Many years ago
Mr.. Dinneen went to Richmond and
practiced law there for some ears af-
forwards going to Baltimore. where
he resided until his death. Mr.. Din
neen had many warm friends in Staur.
ton, who will regret to hear of his
death. He had been in failing health
for along time and his death was &c
shock to his intimate friends
His remains were brought here fo1
burial, the services taking place FROM
St. Francis Catholic church, and the
interlnent in Thornrose cemetery.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-10

G TOrKHOLDERS MEETING OF THE
y STANTON MILITARY ACADEMY.
In pursuance of Sec liza of the Code of
Virginia, the undersigned stockholders
holding together more than one tenth of
the capital stock OF said company, hereby
held on April goth, 1903, at 10 O'clock a
m at Nj K. J Cushing's office on Main
st Staunton, Va for the purpose of re-
organizing said company by the election
of President in the place of John f.
Massey. decd, and of new directors; for
the adjustment of the debt due from said
company for the purchase of its property;
and the transaction of such other business
as may be brought before the meeting.
ALICE V. GAIT.
H. E. SUMMERSON
March II, 1908. At
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-10

450 acres of timbered land. situated neal
Iron Gate, Va, beng part of the original
tract belonging to D. A. Kayser, decd
The land is well located for farming, fruit
and grazing purposes. One mile from r
R. Well watered. Good road through the
entire property. The wood on the land
can be made to pay for the property at the
prize at which it can be bought. Most of
the Ian is comparatively level and easy
of cultivation Fine range for cattle.
s@S Don't miss this chance.
For full infOrmstion call on or address
J. J. Shirley. Executor.
apr 10 3m Staunton, vs..
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-10
An Augusta Minister CompIimented.

Rev. George w. Finley, D. D, pas
tor of the fine old Presbyterian church
of Thinking Spring, has been invited
by the authorities of the approaching
reunion at New Orleans to make the
address there on memorial day. This
is the day which is set apart during
the exercises of the occasion in honor
of the gallant dead of the organization.
AS prominent speakers and COnfeder-
ate soldiers are always chosen for this
solemn and pathetic occasion. it is no
small compliment 20 beselected as one
of them DIR. Finley hopes to be pres
ept
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-10
A Valuable Farm for Sale
on Knapp S Greek.

offer for sale my farm. consisting of
4272 acres About half of fine bottom land
we'll improved Two dwelling houses,
barn and other outbuildings. Well wa
tered by creek and two good wells. Good
young orchard. Sixty acres of fne mead
Ow, and nearly all of the bottom land
can be put in meadow. Also hne for all
kinds of grain. The timber land is we'll
timbered with Pine, Oak. Chestnut and
Hemiock. Churches, schools. stores. post
office and railroad are convenient Stua-
ted mile south of Frost, in Pocahontas
county, West Virginia For further par.
ticulars, call on or address.
HUGH DEVER.
apr 10 At Frost, W. Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-10
Good Grazing.

l have in Albemarle county at Bates
vile, about 600 acres of good grazing land.
There is running through it plenty of
water, has good shade anG is we'll fenced
In. A man lives on the place to take care
of stock. Cattle lsft at New Hope and
Waynesboro on Monday, April 81. will
be driven to the pasture by my hired men.
Pasture good till Dec / Terms zoe and
81 per month, according to age of cattle.
For particulars address
Mrs, NJ, LIZZIE STOUT,
New Hope, Va.
Phone ON I.aureI Hill 81 Hermitage line