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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-26
WOES FOR Mr.. MORGAN.

Mr.. J. P. Morgan's troubles are
looming up in the distance. 1t Is not
go hard matter to induce persons to
join in ventures under excitement, or
when the boom is on, as We used to
say. How often have We been shown
"a good thing" with some great CAPT
talist at it's head. and the beauty of it's
features pictured to us. The capitalist
at its head was a sure guarantee, if
the thing itself were not peculiarly
meritOrious, 80 the story went. Under
this pressure it was easy to find names
rapidly being added to the list OF sub.
scribers-the stock in other words,
went like hot cakes. It often did not
require the information vouchsafed-
that the books would close on certain
day and those so unfortunate as to
have delayed purchasing by that time
would stand as the virgins who had
failed to put oil in their lamps.
The formation of trusts is exactly
similar to the laying out of town plats,
and the selling of stocks the same as
selling town lots. All of us know
something of the latter. The idea
running through this whole business
was and is, to find another fellow a
little bigger fool than ourselves who
will take tue stuff off our hands at
profit. In the sale of trust stocks, as
in town lots the second fool has not
appeared and now fool No. is in trou-
BILE. The promises made him when he
went in have not mat erialiZed, he has
money to raise, and there is heaviness
of heart. When such a condition arises
there is always trouble in store for the
promoter, and as Mr.. Morgan is the
promoter his troubles have begun.
Only few days ago MIR. Nixon resign
ed as president Of big ship building
concern formed under the Morgan in
fluence, and receiver has been ap
pointed for it. Now comes trouble
with the International Mercantile
Marine Go. This was the company
which report said had swallowed up
all the Atlantic Ocean liners, and
caused a good deal of hard feeling be
tween this country and England.
These are the big fish, the minnows
have been killed in numbers and with
out notice. This is only the beginning
of trouble for such unwieldly and
obese bodies, and of course only the
beginning of MIR. Morgan's troubles.
1t was easy sailing while the boom was
on. Now times are different, the in
vestOrs want returns, or somebody to
sell to. They have neither, and they
are lmportuning Morgan to find them,
and upbraiding him as being the cause
of their troubles. Doubtless they will
find in this Wall Street potentate u
character similar to one that developed
in these parts on one occasion.
Seeing that he had gotten some H.
vestOrs into very deep water, a mutual
friend said, "YOu have gotten these
people into this thing how are you
going to get them out?'' When be la
conically replied, "Get them out Get
them out? Why them,
let them swim out.''
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-26

NOMMISSIONER'SO
~ Staunton, Va, June II, 1908.
Scott's Ex'Or., L. l..
VS..
GilkesOn, M. F., ct ais.
All persons interested in the above
sly led chancery cause will Take Notice,
that in pursuance of decree of the cir
cunt court of Augusta county, entered in
SAID cause on May 16, 1908, shall at my
Office in Staunton, Virginia, on
Saturday, July IS, 1908,
proceed to take, state aud settle the fol-
lowing accounts:
lst-'The estate. real and personal, of
which Lula l.. Scott died seized;
2nd-The transactions of r. r.. Larew.
her executor
3rd-The outstanding and unpaid debts
oil her estate, including taxes;
4th-Of the rights of w. B. Scott under
her will;
5th-Any other matters deemed peril
Mt mt, etc.
K. +. X. NELSON
commissioner In Chancery.
TatrIcR q GordOu, pq. jung At
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-26
Lenp Given Name.

On an old tombstone in Mt. Tabor
cemetery can be seen the following
name, which we think is about as
long as any even given a child. The
inscription reads as follows: "In
memory of Margaret Jane Sarah Cath
crime Elizabeth Mary Virginia Ann
Gray Henderson Heffner. born Oct.
%, 1850; died Dec. 4, 1857; aged years,
month and Is days.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-26
vIRG mia MOURNING HER DEAD.

A statue has been unveiled this
week at the Virginia Military Instl-
tute in honor of the cadets who fell at
New Market in May 1854. On that &C.
casion the Confederates under Gen.
John c. Breckenridge defeated the
Federals under Gen. Seigel, in stub
born battle. The gallantry of these
boys as they really were-their average
age being not 18-has ever since been
the theme of prose and poetry. hut
above all the admiration of the South,
IL not the nation and world. It is need
less to say that the South can claim
the valor displayed there as peculiarly
her own. The nation claims it also
and is justly proud of it, because it
points. the material of which Ameri-
cans are made, and as all creation loves
valor and noble deeds are hOnored of
all peoples, SO does the valor of these
youths inspire higher thoughts and
nObler deeds whenever and wherever
this story is told. This week heard
recounted the deeds of that memorable
occasion. Old cadets from far and
near came to honor their fallen dead,
and amid tears of sadness and tears of
joy, haheld unveiled the statue of
"Virglnia mourning her dead.''
The statue is very beautiful. It was
designed by Moses Ezekiel now of
Rome. Italy, but cadet from Rich
mond, Va, in that corps at New Mar
ket. 1t is female figure in a sitting
posture, with scroll upon her lap sup
posed to contain the names of her fall
en-, over whom she is weeping. Re.
meath the pedestal lie the bodies of
some of the cadets who fell in that
battle-a grave which will grow more
and more honored as time rolls by.
Never was there gathering where
the chivalry of the South was portray.
ed with more truth, more nobility of
soul, more magnanimity, and withal
more accuracy than on this occasion.
More genuine tears were never shed
and neither friend nor foe in the great
struggle of which this monument cele-
brates a part, but rejoices that there
We're men who were so brave, and that
there yet live, and viii! always live.
men and women who will shed tears.
strew flowers and erect monuments
over ashes such as these.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-26

1t is being pointed out to the An
thracite coal miners that they should
now remain quiet for while, as the,
won great victory before the inves
tigation commission last fall. True
they did not get any gold medal as
the highest prize for general excellen
cy, but they got honorable mention.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-26

Since the investigation of the Post
office frauds rumOr says that the Hon.
Perry S. Heath, ex-First Assistant L.
M. General under Mckinley, has de
veloped disease, the name of which
is something like ''locomOter attacks
von'' He sailed last week.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-26
To Saw Mill Men.

| wish to employ Is PORTABLE SAW
MILLS complete with crews to do saving
for me on AnthOny's Creek about 20 miles
north of White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.
Will pay cash for all work done and pay
Of every 30 days, giving the highest cash
prices. No person who has not good out
fit need apply. Can give satisfactory work
constantly for at least three years. Mills
can be shipped direct by rail to the point
where the saving is to be done. Competent
wOodsMen can find ready employment with
me. Write or call personally on
ID. O'CONNELL,
White Sulphur, W. va.
NAV left
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-26

When the POstofiice frauds were first
pointed out to P. M. General PayLe
ne called the accusation "hOt air. :"
The expression Internationally seems
to have exactly fit the situation. 1t
''air gettin hot'' down there sure
enouQh.l
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-26
Monday. July the 18th. court Day)
Commissioners Sale
OF
VALUABLE Real ESTATE.

Pursuant to decree entered by the circuit
court OF Augusta county. in the chapcerv
cause of David s. Hunter. ct ais, VS..
Elizabeth Hunter, ct ais D.. on the 2Ist dav
OF May. 1908. the undersigned. who were
appointed Special Commissioners for the
purpose, will offer for sale, at public auc.
ton, in front of the court house in the civ
OF Staunton. Virginia, on
tuesday. July 2S, 1908,
at IL O'Clock NJ. that certain tract or par-
Gel OF land. lying in the county of Angus
ia, in the North Mountain, on the waters
OF the North River. being the same land
convened to David s Hunter, ST., decd.
by George Wetsel and wife. BY deed dated
may 20, 1916, containing 100 acres, more
or less
TERMS OF SALE-One. fourth of the
purchase money in cash, and the residue
thereof upon credit of six, twelve and
eighteen months. the deferred instalments
OF said purchase money to be evidenced by
the bonds of the purchaser in equal install
ments, and bearing interest from day of
sale with good security. the title to said
land to be retained as ultimate security.
CARTER BRAXTON,
HARRY H BLEASE.
Special Commissioners,
]. Jos B. Woodward, Clerk of the Cir
cult Court of Augusta county, do certify |
that Harry H. Blease, one of the commits |
S1Oner above named, has executed the bond |
required by decree of sale dated the 21st |
day of May, 1908. in the chancerv cause of /
David 8. Hunter, ct ais, vs.. Elizabeth |
Hunter, ct ais, pending in this court.
jun 2e st A |
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-26

Owing to the fact that | have to collect
the tax of North River District, makes it
impossible for me to see all the voters in
person, therefore take this opportunity
to announce myself a candidate for SHEER
IFF of Augusta county and City of Staun-
ton in the election of November 3, 1903,
subject to the Democratic Primary. | res
pectfuliy solicit your vote. and promise if
elected to fulfill the duties of the office to
the best of my ability.
Respectfully,
mar 81 Ats & If J..A. WALKER.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-26

About thirty persons who recently
left Hinton, W. Va, for the west, says
the Greenbrier Independent, have re-
turned. just how they got back is
not stated. though possibly they
fiOated.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-26

1t is now fully settled that your
Uncle Mark Hanna knows a band
wagon when he sees it. no matter how
many other vehicles may be in the
procession.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-26

The report is going the rounds that
Senator Germans presidential candi-
dacy during bis absence has had It's
shoes pulled, and been turned out to
Craze. What it should have is oats.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-26

No fresh case of Southern outrage"
has reached us from Indiana or Hi
nOis for few days. but the dullness
has not ext ended as far west as Kansas,
nor as far east as Delaware.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-26

Had Mr.. Tullock introduced bis s.bot
air" generator earlier, high priced coal
at the national capital might not have
30 troubled many persons.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-26

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, 1903-06-26
Meeting

The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders
OF the Caldwell Sites Co.. will be held at
the office of the Company. in the City of
Staunton, Va, oil Thursday, June 25th,
1908, beginning at 10 O'Clock Am.
G. r. CALDWELL, President,
6 5-4t
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-26

TIC DdCk IS also
convincing proof that the kidneys and bad
der are out of order.
What to Do.
There is comfort in the KNOWLEDGE. so
often expressed. that DR.. Kilmer's Swamn-
Root, the great kidney remedy fulfills every
wish in curing rheumatism, pain in the
BACK. kidneys. liver. bladder and every part
OF the urinary passage. 1t corrects inability
10 mold water and scalding pain in passing
II, or bad effects following use of LIQUOR
VINE or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity OF being compelled to 20 often
during the day. and to get up many times
during the night. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect of Swamp-ROot is soon
realized. 1t stands the highest for its won
derful cures of the most distressing cases
If you need medicine you should have the
best. Sold by druggists in Soc. and ST. sizes.
You may have sample bottle of this
wonderful discovery Eyk
and book that tells 6ss|i;issss15kH4zs:s 80
more about it, both sent
absolutely free by mail, sssssls 1s 9. :ELlsED
address DR.. Kilmer & Home Of svamn.Roo.
Co.. Binghamton. N. T. When writing men
lion reading this generous offer II this paper.
Don't make any mistake, but remember |
he name, Swamp Root, DR.. Kilmer's |
swamp Root. and the address, Bingham |
ON, N. T., On every bottle.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-26
Announcement.
COUNTY TREASURER

COUNTY TREASURER.
To the voters of Augusta county:
l hereby announce myself candidate
for re election to the office of County
Treasurer subject to the action of the
Democratic Primary. and earnestly solicit
the support and endorsement of all my
fellow citizens. Respectfully.
jun 80 tide J. N. MCFARLAND.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-26

To the Voters of the County of Augusta
and City of StauntOn:
hereby announce myself a candidate
for the Office of Sheriff of Augusta County
and City of StauntOn. and respectfully So
licit your support. Having had an expe-
rlence or twelve years as deputy under the
present Sheriff. l feel that | am fully
qualified to NIL the office efficiently and /
promise faithful discharge of the duties
thereof. Subject to the Democratic pri-
mary. THOMAS A. DAWSON.
apr 5 tt
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-26
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know it.
How To Find 0u<

How To Find Ont
Fill bottle or common glass with your
water and let 1t stand twenty-four hours. a
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-26
SHERIFF..

hereby announce myself a candidate
for Sheriff of Augusta unity and city of
Staunton, and respectfully solicit your vote
in the election, November 3rd, 1903, and
promise if elected faithful discharge of
the duties of the office to the best of my
ability. Subject to the Democratic pri-
mary. Respectfully.
apr 1O-tde w. ARTHUR WILL son.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-26
Commissioners Sale
OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE.

Pursuant to decree entered by the cir
cult court of Augusta county in the chan
Gerry cause of Mary E. Swisher, ct ais. VS.
Nav, 1908, the undersigned, who is APP
pointed Special Commissioner for the pur-
pose, will offer for sale, at public auction,
in front of the court house in Staunton,
Virginia, on
Saturday, July II, 1908. al II M
that valuable tract of land. of which John
M. Lucas died seized and possessed, which
was assigned to Susan A. Lucas as her
dover interest, containing SIXTY ACRES,
more or less, situated in Augusta county,
Virginia, about one mile from the post
Office known as Moffatts Creek. This
tract of land has on it good dwelling
house, barn and other outbuildings. and
is a desirable small farm. This sale will
be upon the following
MS-One-fourt of the purchase
money cash in hand on day of sale, the
balance payable in three equal install
ments, due in one, two and three years
after date, with interest from date, evil
denced by the bonds of the purchaser.
with good personal security, the title to be
retained as ultimate security.
JOS. A. GLASGOW,
Special Commissioner.
l, Jos. B. Woodward, Clerk of the Cir
cult Court of Augusta county, do certify
hat Jos. A. Glasgow, the commission
luired by decree of sale dated the 18th day
If May. 1908. in the chancery cause of Mary |
3. Swisher, ct ais, vs.. Julia Lucas, ct ais +,
bending in this court.
JOS. B. WOODWARD.
Jun 12-tds Clerk.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-26
Trustees Sale
OF
Valuable Real Estate !!

By virtue of deed of trust executed to
me by John c. Steele and Margaret C.
steele. his wife, of date 18th day of June,
1888. and of record in the clerks office of
the county court for Augusta in d. b. 1913,
page 544; also by another deed of trust ex-
ecnted to me by John q. Steele, of date
18th day OF June, 1899. and of record in the
said clerks office in d. B. 100, page 449;
both of which deeds are for the benefit of
W. H. Landes, General Receiver of the
Circuit Court of Augusta county; and by
direction of the said beneficiary, l shall
offer for sale in front of the court house
for the county of Augusta, at public auc-
ton on
Monday. July the 18th. court Day)
at IL o'clock M, all of that certain tract or
parcel of land situated about two miles
East OF Greenville, containing 1913 acres
and rOOds. upon which there Is a dwell
ing house and the usual Outbuildings.
TERMS-CASH.
jun 26 At H. H. KERR, Trustee.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-26
VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE,
LEXIMCr0M VA

The Board of Visitors, at their annual
meeting on the goth day of next June, will
appoint STATE CADETS to fill vacancies
in the sd. Sth, 9Th, 1ath, 18th, Gath. 25th,
18th, 3ai, a4th. 3Sth, 39th Senatorial Dis
tricts and four vacancies at large. These
appointments carry free board and tuition,
Applications should be addressed to the
undersigned on or before June 10th, on
forms that will be sent upon request.
may SIT SCOTT SHIP, Supt.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-26

Guolr CudruS. AUOV6 oil, 10 QOU, Dy
idly meditatlng upon the glory of your
ancestors, neglect your opportunities
for doing things yourselves, worthy OF
other mems admiration; for, after all,
it Is better to be the subjects, than the
authors, of biographies.
1t is well to know everything, but
much more important to know some
things than others; thus knowledge OF
practical things is vastly more essential
than mere ornamental accomplish
ments. One skillful mechanic in worth
a dozen trained acrObats; and, for the
substantial good OF mankind, one prac-
tical scientist, is worth many poets
and musicians.
The idea once prevailed, and still
maintains in some benighted quarters,
that the material arts are beneath the
dignity of the educated, and therefore
they were ignored or neglected in
schools and colleges. But America has
demonstrated the fact that, in every
thing that is worth doing at all, brains
and skill have an Unreasonable advan-
tage over ignorance and stupidity; and
1t is solely because so many of her men
OF intellect have turned their attention
to practical science, and SO many of
her educated men have adopted me.
chanical avOcatiOns, that America is
to day the foremost county in material
that the world has ever
known. 1t was to this demand for
practical education that this great in
'titution owed its establishment; and
it's subsequent popularity and. success
10 convincing evidence of the urgent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-07

In the history of American mining 1t
is not recalled that there was ever Il
disaster with greater loss of life than
that at the Wyoming coal mines, last
week, where some $50 men were k:lled
by an explosion of gas and then Gre
mated by the resulting fire. AS near
as. can be ascertained the explosion
was the result of gross neglect on the
part of the management in not closing
UP the condemned and unused entrance
to a certain chamber. A man went in
there, lighted his lamp where the gas
was thick and the explosion followed.
The entrance could have been closed at
a verv small expense. 1t was one
of those little neglects that often have
most serious consequences. 1t remains
to be seen what penalty Wyoming JUS
tice will exac.t. for this iawful sacrifice
of human life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-07
CA9 To7I a.
Bears tho n Iha Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature Of ExXAzzZu
MARKET REPORTS.
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.
Features of the Days Dealings in All
the Leading Stocks.

New York, July 6.
Extreme dulncss ruled on the Stock
Exchange. today and the explanation
was given that many members had not
returned from their Fourth of July va
cation. The market showed no larger
aggregate of transactions than that of
last Friday. The few members present
We're almost idle and the small trading
between themselves was listless and in
consequential Part of the dullness was
attributable to a division of speculative
interest into the cotton market Wall
street was reported to have made impor-
tant operations in that market during the
day. pulling out short lines, and it was
supposed, contributing to the sharp break
in the market. The settling of the call
money rates marked the passing of the
temporary demand for the July l settle
ment This failed to stimulate any de-
mands for funds for speculation in the
stocks. Supplies of day to day money
are abundant and there is no difficulty in
securing time loans for short periods, but
the demand for anything less than six
months loans is merely nominal. For
loans carrying over the end of the year
there is an active inquiry. but lenders are
indisposed to put out funds freely for
the longer period. In view of the present
light demand for nancy and the reliux
of funds to the market the days rumors
of further gold exports failed to disturb
sentiment although the announcement of
s. 900, 900 engaged was not made unit after
the market cosed. The bond market was
exceedingly dull and irregular. Total
sales, par value, sl,1l0,0o0. United States
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-07

The Washington newspapers seem
deeply grieved that the impression
should have gone abroad in the East
that it was a cloudburst which wiped
out the city Of Heppner with hundreds
of human lives. The Spokesman-Re-
view of Spokane carefully explains that
such things as cloudbursts are I'M
known in the great Northwest. 1t was
not cloudburst which overwhelmed
Heppner 'but a phenomenal thunder
storm: not huge wave of water sud-
denly striking the earth at one point,
thence hurting itself forward to des-
troy, but a deluge- of mixed hail and
rain, covering an area of at least 40
square miles and continuing with the
utmost intensity for more than an
hour" This paper goes on to say, 1T
is well that the facts regarding this
distressing disaster should be generally
known. ,sWaterspouts and cloudbursts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-07
Tips for Travellers.

Here are a few tips that should be
written on every travellers hat band ::
Get posted! 1t costs no more to enjoy
your trip by being prepared.
Get ready in time! By procrastinat-
ing you are apt to lose your head-and
train.
Take as little baggage as possible.
Take your manners with you.
Don't demand Pullman service on a
tourist ticket.
Make the best of things-it is a WIN
ming card.
Use discrimination regarding tips.
Don't pay for one seat and expect to
occupy three.
Remember there are other passen-
gers.
Don't talk too much-remember the
fate of the parrot.
Remember sleeping car is not home.
Don't snore-there are others who
want to sleep.-Four Track News for
July.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-07

Cuba is getting worried 1. because II
hears that some of the European gov
crnments, Germany in particular, pro-
out Of the damage to property during
the instruction against Spain. AS
Spain ruled Cuba at that time the
Cubans feel that they are not RESPONSE
BILE. but they remember Gernlany's
course against Venezuela ard feel that
they have good ground to be appre-
hensive. If the Cubans suddenly begin
to realize how much they love their
not be far to seek.