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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-04
UpQEP cn8T DENzopnENI|\N@-.
]MONG THE
| ~ BUSHMEN
lJ AND WILD
MEMS AUSTRALIA

A strange experience was that of
Joseph ]. Gill, once resident of
Brooklyn, who died recently on
shipboard and was buried at sea.
He disappeared many years ago,
and supposing him dead, his wife
married again and raised a family,
and, acting upon the reported
death Of his first wife, Gill had
also again married. Had he lived
to reach his old home in Brook
lyn, the reunion probably would
have been unparalleled in fact or
fiction.
Gills adventures in Australia
would scarcely sound credible IL
presented in a dime novel. He
left New York for Australia in
1856. After his arrival no word of
him found its way to his anxious
relatives for four years. Mean,
while he was given up as dead.
Four years later he was alive and
some correspondence followed.
Joseph Gill left New York to
look after some mining interests
in 1886. Four years later the fam
lily received word from the United
States consul at Sydney, N. S. w,
that j. ]. Gill, a wealthy miner,
and four companions had been am
pushed and killed by bushmen in
the interior of Australia.
Gill was the son of the late
Thomas Gill, Brooklyn soap
manufacturer. His mother, Mrs.
Isabelle Gill Of Greene-ave.,
Brooklyn. and a brother, Thomas
Gill, are still living.
The information, from such
source, was accepted without
question. Years went by and no
word was received from Gill. He
was mourned as dead. His wife,
whom he had last seen in 1886,
married again in 1893, some three
years after his reported death.
Mrs. Gill had two children by her
first husband. She is now Mrs.
Frank Johnson of Brooklyn.
Meanwhile Gill was living as a
slave among the bushmen in cen
trail Australia. 1t appears that
four companions with him at the
time of the capture were all put to
death. but Gill was allowed to live.
Finally, however, after twelve
long years of slavery, and sixteen
years of absence from the United
States, Gill succeeded in escaping
and making his way to the coast
and civilization.
He was kept as a slave. He was
forced to do the most mental work
by his captors, and altogether led
a life Of horror. So far, however,
had he been removed from civiliza-
ton and so close was the watch
upon him that for years no oppor-
tunity of escape presented itself.
He was, of course, completely shut
off from all communication with
the outside world.
He escaped with his life and lit
tie else. His property was gone,
his Australian friends had died or
moved away. He determined to re-
main in Australia and mend his
broken fortunes before returning
home. He sought information
through a detective agency and
after some delay was informed
that his wife was dead. Thereupon
Gill remarked in Australia.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-04
F oR ARM AND
BACK
TITAN USE OF
Ia TOBACCO
III BE MADE
HARMLESS? - p

All sorts Of processes have been
devised to make the use of to-
bacco harmless. These efforts
when they amount to anything are
simply an attempt to remove the
nicotine from the tobacco. leaving
the smoker or chewer with the
"csidue. All this is very absurd.
They might as we'll try to make
egg without albumen, leave Ham
LETT out of the play of Hamlet"
make alcoholic drinks without al
cohol.
Tobacco ceases to be tobacco as
soon as the nicotine is removed.
All any person wants of tobacco Is
the nicotine it contains. The other
ingredients of the tobacco leaf are
very similar to other leaves. 1t
has woody fiber, a little tannic
acid. small per cent of ammonia,
possibly a little starch and the
other component parts of leaves.
But the one thing peculiar about
the tobacco leaf is that It con-
tains nictone. Nicotine Is a mar
cotic poison. When once accus-
toned to 1t, it becomes very agree
able to- the user. Its action is
principally upon the circulation.
Remove the nicotine and Dirch
leaves or cabbage leaves would do
as well as tobacco.
While Of course the flavor to the
connoisseur means something, yet
the flavor alone would not induce
any one to chew.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-04
FoR
UPPFR ARM

The acquisition of grace and muscular
control are important items to consider in
any course of physical training. Health,
strength and muscular development are
by no means all the advantages Of phys
ical culture
Complete control OF individual muscles,
groups of muscles or even the entire body,
is one of the most desirable features to
take into account.
In gymnasium work muscular control is
the chief element entering into the accom-
plishment of any exercise. This is why
person of ordinary strength can often
execute more difficult movements than
persons of superior muscular strength.
The ability to handle the body well Is
very practical accomplishment and one
that cannot be acquired alone by simple
calisthenics. Movements without appa-
ratus are not SO well adapted to produce
gracefulness and muscular control Per-
feet control of the muscles-technically
called co-ordination-is the most essential
quality necessary In successfully perform
ing on apparatus even If the movements
be of the most elementary character and
such as are given to children or the nov
ice in physical culture work
Perfect muscular coordination means
economy OF effort, and nothing is more re-
markable in physical training than the
economy of force which results from the
continued practice of certain movements.
The structural change that results in
the body from exercise Is therefore not
more important than the education which
the body receives. Muscular co-ordina-
ton, or the ability to properly adjust one
set of muscles against their antagonists.
also involves the involuntary functions of
respiration and circulation In this way
the whole nervous apparatus participates
in the benefits accruing from better CO.
ordination Of the muscular system.
The individual who practices suitable
exercises on the bars or rings, for in
stance, gains not only larger and stronger
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-04

muscles. but he acquires the ability to
use them intelligently.
The art OF the gymnast is not only the
exhibition or muscular power, but the
execution OF an exercise with the least
possible expenditure of force.
A familiar example Of this Is seen In
the ncvtce when learning to ride a wheel.
The beginner In cycling win use as much
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-04
FeR -CRACE AND 5UPPZENESS

consists in the perfect coordination OF
the functions of the entire organism.
This includes the training Of the nerve
cells to be less sensitive to fatigue and
less irritated by poisons from without
the body. Nothing so reduces the sensi-
tiveness OF the nerves to these natural
trritants as the co-ordinating influence Of
muscular work and muscular fatigue.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-07-03
P retty Home Wedding.

A quiet, but very pretty and i'm
pressive marriage took place Wednes
DAY morning at the home of Mrs &. R.
Bell, when her eldest daughter, Miss
Birdie Trail Bell became the wife of
MIR. Joseph Oliver Hospital of Wash
lngton. Tha parlors and hall were
beautifully decorated, the color scheme
being white and green; while in the
dining room, where the brides cake
was cut and refreshments served, the
decorations were in green and pink.
The large bay window was converted
into temporary chapel, and here the
ceremony was performed by Rev. A.
M. Fraser, D. d. Preceding the bride
and groom were the BRIDES mother
and brother, George Bell of Peters
burg, and little Miss Margaret Bell,
who carried the ring on silver waiter.
The bride is handsome blonde and
possesses many personal attractions.
She was becomingly attired in white
organdie over silk, with a picture hat,
and carried white kid Bible. MIR.
Hospital is connected with a Wash
lngtOn firm, but will have his head
quarters here. The presents were
numerous and very pretty. After an
extended tour Mrs. Hospital will be at
home on North Madison street.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-07-03
DeerfieId Happenings.

Deerfield, June 30.--Our section has
been visited by very heavy rains in the
past few days, but by none that cause
much damage.
Mrs. R. D. Carson has returned from
lengthy visit to her home in ALLIE
ghany county.
Mrs. J. b. Holloway is quite ill at
this date. Latest report states that
she is improving.
Mr.. w. Murray Hilleary and little
nephew. were visitors in our commu-
nifty last week.
Miss CLASSIFY is visiting her cousin,
Mrs. w. II. Hoy, at this place.
Mr.. Sanford J. Carson spent few
days here last week. He has just re-
turned from trip to Richmond, where
be is thinking of locating in business.
Our friends from Staunton, who
came out last week, have concluded, we
suspect, that this is an awfully wet
county and i'll suited for catching black
| bass. We fear they have had no great
success on account of the muddy wat
| er,
Miss Juliet Montgomery, after q
brief stay at her home here, returned
to Staunton Friday, to practice her
profession as trained nurse at the Hos
pital there.
Mr.. ]. w. Montgomery, the efficient
president of the telephone line here,
was very successful in locating seri
GUS trouble on the line last week.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-07-03
Cochran -Arehart.

Thursday evening last one of the
prettiest of home weddings was sOlem-
nized at the home of the bride in Mid
dlebrOok, when Miss Laura Arehart
BECAME the bride of Mr.. George Ja"k-
son Cochran. The parlOrs were ham.
somely decorated with cut flowers and
plants. The bride wore gown of
white organdie over silk, trimmed with
valencennes LACE, and carried white
carnations. The hridesmaids-Mis ISIS
Mae Arehart, sister of the bride, Miss
Clara Coffman of Caldwell. w. Va,
and Miss Addie Dollhouse of Waynes-
boro, were also attired in white organdie
and carried carnations. The grooms-
men were Messrs. J. Edwin Arehart,
brother of bride, B. b. Glover and
Robert Baylor. They were met in the
center of the parlor by Rev. E. A.
Repass, who performed the marriage
ceremony in an impressive manner
While the ceremony was being pro
nounced Miss Maggie Dunn of Clifton
Forge, sang in beautiful and sweet
way "Thep you'll Remember Me-
An elegant wedding supper was par.
taken OF by the many guests who had
assembled to wishl the young couple 6
long and prosperous journey through
life. The bride was the recipient O
many beautiful and useful presents
Their future home will be in the Mid
dlebrook neighhorhood,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-07-03
BMena vIsta,s Rudaet.

| Buena Vista, June 3O-Miss Ada
| Moore Was drowned Sunday evening
in the crrek running through the pror
erty OF. Mr.. William McCOrkIe between
Lexington and Buena Vista. In CON-
pany with Mr.. Walter Clinebell she
spent the afternoon in Lexington with
friends and on account of the heavy
showers had waited until late to return
home. The creek generally is very
low but frequently comes up in a hurry
after a heavy rain, and on this occa-
sion proved no exception to the rule.
Little thinking of the danger that
awaited them they drove into the
stream and the current Yves so swift
that it was impossible to control the
horses, and both were thrown out. At
ter fruitless attempt to savethe yourg
lady the young man succeeded in saw,
Ing himself. Owing to the high water
1t has been impossible to find the
young lady's body although parties
have been searching for it ever since
the accident happened The family of
the young lady and the young man
nave the sympathy of the entire COM
munity.
While fooling with a revolver last
OdtlIyIC 0dUlcbJG,
a BOY about 10 years old, had the mis-
fortune to shoot himself. the ball en-
Tered the muscles of his left arm DR.. |
Mapp was called and succeeded in re-
moving the ball and at the last report |
the boy was doing very we'll.
In the absence of it's mother, the in |
[ant child of Charles Tyree on last
Friday, got hold of bottle of carbolic /
acid and drank small quantity of it,
and 1t was only by the excellent work
d the doctor that the cnild's life was
'aved.
The daughter Of Mr.. f. Jones, who
ives at the foot of the mountain in the
EASTERN section of the city, was bitten
~ large copperhead snake last Fri.
lay. The poison has proved very in
urious to the young lady and there
re serious doubts as to her recovery.
Miss Ella Coffey, a returned Mis-
Ionary from China, delivered very
interesting address in the Methodist
hurch Sunday afternoon.
A game of baseball will be played
etween the fats and leans Onsthe 4th
t July. {
Mr.. E. L. Embree is in New York
his week.
Miss Phebe Mills, Of Glen s Falls, N.
:, is the guest of Mr.. T. 1. Mills. II
Miss Harriet Pearsal of Westfield, N. II
:, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. E. L. |
'mbree. 1t
Messrs. N. R. Prichard, Memphis,
enn., M. McD. Prichard, Baltimore, {
Y. Is. Prichard, Boston, we're the 1
lests of their fateer, Mr.. N. B. Prich- e
I'd last week. v
The catalogues for the thirty-sixth X
'sslon of the Southern Seminary have
zen issued and are very artistically C
bitten up showing several views for b
le exterior and interior of the Semin- I
y. The president is at present in
e south and the outlook for next ses- d
On is unusually bright.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-07-03
Happenings at Slower.

Slower, July Homer, the little
three year old son of Mr.. and Mrs
Joseph Ralston, died at his parents
home, near here, last Saturday OF
cholera infantum followed by spinal
meningitis. He had been sick but a
short time. The funeral took place at
Mt. Zion church Sunday morning.
Harvest is here at last and the farm
ers are doing shocking business. 1t
is little later than usual on account
of recent heavy rains.
Mrs. Richard McNair was quite sick
for few days, but is somewhat i'm
proved at this writing.
Mrs. Ben. ShIplet is very sick, Drs
Burton and Jones are attending her.
Miss Lizzie Kinney of Staunton, is
visiting friends here.
Misses Bessie Goodwin of Louisa,
and Mary Lightner of Valley Mills,
were visiting at Mr.. Bruce Dinkle s
last week.
Mrs. j. @. Douglas of Dorcas, was a
visitor here Friday.
Mr.. Jas. B. Whitmore paid a bust
ness trip to Mt. Scion Friday.
Mr.. w. I'll. Hedrick of StauntOn, and
son, Howard of Ohio, were visiting
friends near here last week.
Ernest Burton left Friday for North
Fork, w. Va, where he has secured
position as bOokkeeper.
Mrs. Monroe GilkesOn left Wednes-
day, after spending some time with
her mother, Mrs. s. J. Gilkeson.
Mr.. Newton Slower and family of
Crabbottom, Va, were visiting here
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Shiplet. of
Messy Creek. spent Sunday with their
parents here.
Misses Margaret Gilkeson and Lucie
Hiner spent Friday and Saturday with
Misses Goodwin and Lightner a. Mrs.
DinkleIs.
Corn is looking very we'll having been
benefited greatly by the recent heavy
rains. Mr.. Robt. E. Whitmore has the
honor of having the finest field in this
section, ON the farm Of his mother,
Mrs. 8. M. Whitmore. Although it
was planted several weeks later than
usual it is now waist high in most
places.
Among the guests who arrived at
Stribling Springs last week, were DIR.
Wayman and Mr.. Mcclure of Staun
ton, Rev. G.. B. Sutton and family of
Parnassus, and Mrs. Landes of Stokes
vile.
DIR. s. H. Burton went to Richmond
Monday to accompany one of his pa
tients Mrs. Selma GrOgg, who is to
undergo an operation for a growth.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Il. Silling are spend
ing this week with their father, Mr.. j.
A. Silling.
Mrs. Harrison Jones of Doe Hill, is
visiting a short time WI tn her brother s
Mr.. Jos. A. Whitmore.
Mr.. Jacob Wichael of Sangerville,
came up Monday to help his son, Mr..
Kenney Wichael to harvest.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-07-03
Philip H. Trout.

| AT a recent meeting of the Vestry OF
Trinity Church, Staunton, there was
adopted the following memorial minute
relative to the late Philip Henry Trout,
who at the time of his death was a
member that body:
IN MEMoRIAM.
Philip Henry Trout, for MANY years
a member of this body, departed this
life at his residence in the CITY of Staun-
ton onWe dnesday, May 9th, 1908, aged
sixty five years, eight months and sew
en- days. He left to survive him his
wife, whose maiden name was Olivia
Benson, of distinguished Alabama
family, three SONS. Philip Henry, Will
liam b., and DIR. Hugh Henry Trout,
and two daughters, Catherine g., wife
OF William A. Pratt of Staunton, and
Olivia B., wife of Waller Redd Staples
OF S1stersville, West Virginia.
Mr.. Trout was native of Rocking
ham county, Virginia, but whilst quite
young removed to Staunton where be
resided continuously the remainder of
his life. He was man of good natural
parts, and having been always close
reader he acquired a large stock of in
formation, much of which be used to
advantage In the conduct of his bust
ness affairs. Hehad a talent for finance,
and was. from early manhood to the
close Of his life, a director in one or
more of the banking institutions of |
the city OF StauntOn, and was the
faithful and efficient treasurer of a
number of institutions, both business
and charitable. with which he was at |
various times connected. He was of |
kindly disposition, and it gave him
pleasure to extend to his friends a |
helping hand when they needed assist |
ance, and we're worthy of it.
lie always took lively interest in |
the affairs OF the Church and both with |
his means and personal services con-
trlbuted to its advancement. For a |
number of years he filled the office of |
Register OF this Vestry, and was usual
iy puncsual in attendance On it's meet
lngs, and this, too, Notwithstanding |
the enfeebled state of his health for |
several years before his death.
In some respects he was more than |
useful member of this body;
and we shall miss him from our midst.
In his personal intercourse of his fel. |
low members, he was courteous and
affable. 1t is sad to think that we
shall see his face no more in this earth
~ life.
Time does not suffice for us to dwell
On his merits, or discuss the traits of |
his character in detail. The mem bers
Of this body must be content to place
On record this imperfect and brief
memorial minute as slight testim0-
NAL of their regard for their deceased
fellow member and friend.
Accordingly, it is by this Vestry
Resolved. that the foregoing minute
be spread on the records amongst the
of the present meeting of
,he Vestry; that a copy of the same be
by the Register to the fami-
y of the deceased; and that copies of
The same be sent to the several news
'apers OF StauntOn for publication.
A copy from the Records of the Yes
,ry. JAMES G. FOSTER,
Register.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-07-03
Pocahontas County NV. va J items.

Mr. and Mrs. f. M. Arbogast hav.
issued cards announcing the marriage
of their sister, Mary Frances McNulty
TO Mr.. Thomas Summers McNeel, t1
be celebrated on w ednesday, the eighth
of July, 1908, at high noon in the Pres.
byterian church at MarlintOn, w. Va.
Miss McNulty is the daughter of the
late Frank McNulty of Highland coun-
ty, Va, and lady of many personal
charms and accomplishments Mr..
McNeel is a young lawyer of much
| promise and is at present the prosecut-
ing attorney of Pocahontas county,
w. Va. They will reside in Marlinton.
The double wedding of J. Willis
Baxter to Miss Maggie Patterson, and
Howard Barlow to Miss Anna Mary
Patterson took place Thursday, 25th
inst, at the home of DIR. s. p. Patter-
son, at HuntersvllIe, the father of the
brides. The grooms are rising young
business men. Mr.. Baxter is local
manager for the United States Leather
Co. at Marlinton. Mr.. Barlow is a
The young ladies are nieces of the late
DR.. ii. M. Patterson OF Staunton. Mr..
Barlow is brot er of Mrs. G.. R.
MUTE VINO reslueS near o'aunIon.
a special session OF tne Greenprier
Iresoytery mas oeeh cailed ny "A. M.
McLaugnIin, MODERATOR. TO CONSIDER
the resignation OF Kew. II. w. Nc
Laugnlln, pastor OF ureeno ank church,
VINO Geslres TO accepta Call TO Louis
Vllie' NY.
Mr. hudoiph hruger OF harrington
whitman Co. washington, was mar
ried on the 24tn lnsI., 10 MISS Ada b.
bearo, aaugnteI OF Mr. Wallace Beard
Oh ACADEMY. Iney Will go at once to
WashlngJOn, Wnere they Will reside.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-07-03
New Management for the Farmers and
Merchants Bank.

On "wednesday last, July LIST, the
new management of the Farmers and
Merchants Bank this city. took charge
of that institution. Mr.. w. M. Hill
leary for many years with the Angus
ia National Bank is cashier, and Mr..
G. Russell Caldwell, prominent in
Staunton business circles. is the Presi-
dent. At meeting of the board of d j.
rectors yesterday the names of Messrs.
John G. Fulton of Mt. Meridian, and
Rankin A. Todd of Mt. Scion, were add
ed to the list of the banks directors.
Both of these gentlemen are prominent
in their respective neighhorhoOds and
popular throughout the county. This
bank has been marked success, it's
stock having sold for higher figure
book value considered-than that of
any other financial institution in this
community for many years. Its new
management is in every way both
competent and trustworthy.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-07-03
The Richmond Strike.

The street car strike situation in
Richmond has been quiet for the past
week. The soldiers are still on duty
and will probably remain some days
longer. The authorities have been
firm and the element causing the trou-
BILE are being controlled with a firm
hand. Cars are running regularly with
a guard of soldiers aboard. The Staun
ton boys were placed in the hottest
parts of the disturbance. and the Rich
mond papers speak in the highest terms
of them. All of the StauntOn soldiers
hurt last week have recovered and
are on duty.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-07-03
Odd Fellow Officers.

Last night Past Grand Master
Thos. j. Crowder of this city, in
stalled the following officers of Staun
} ton Lodge No. As: j. W. Black, noble
grand; John l.. Hoy, vice grand, Il. Il.
Harlow, secretary; Y. G. Wheat. treas
urer; Rev. DIR. W. N. Scott, chaplain.
Tonight the officers of Central I'm
campment No. "a, /. o. o. F. will be
installed by Deputy Grand Patriarch
A. S. WoOdhouse, as follows: r. }
Kennedy, chief patriarch; j. Guilford
Dudley, senior warden; E. A. Whit.
lock, high priest; H. H. Harlow, scribe;
q. e. Wheat, treasurer; e. E. Bright
Junior warden.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-07-03
THE FOURTH.
Hon. CIaud A. Swanson to Speak.

Owing to the absence of the military
companies there will be slight change
in the program of the Firemen's exer-
cises to morrow. But big day will
be had at all events.
Hon. Claud Swanson will deliver an
address at Columbian Hall IL O'Clock,
after which big dinner will be served
in the market house. Mayor Landes
will introduce the speaker. Mr.. Swan
son will be a guest Of Hon. Edward
Echols while here.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-07-03
Sudden Death of a Bright Little Girl.

Virginia Mae, the little daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. p. E. Hutchens, died
Tuesday morning OF blood poison, after
an illness of about "a hours. While
playing in the yard with her little
brother less than a week ago, the lit
tie one ran splinter in her foot. Med
zeal aid was summoned at once, but
nothing serious was thought of it I'M
til Monday at noon, when she was
suffering. She was bright and loving
little child, and the sunshine of her
home. "a little bud gone, only to
bloom forever in heaven" Good bye
Virginia until we meet where there is
no more stuff ering or pain. S.