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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-02-24
]. SAMUEL MccUE'S WILL.
Admitted to Probate -Four Of His Broth
ers Giving 500 900 Bond.

The will of j Samuel McCue, hang
ed February tenth for the murder of
bis wife, Fannie Crawford NEcCue was
admitted 70 probate in the corporation
court of Charlottesville Monday. Four
OF the six brothers of the deceased
William H., Charles NJ, Leslie H and
Edward o. McCue-qualtied as execu-
tors, giving bond for one hundred
thousand dollars in the American
Bonding company. The document Is
10 the handwriting of the deceased and
is dated September tenth, six days af
ter the tragedy aud three days after
McCue's arrest. After expressing a
desire that all of his Just debts be paid
as soon as convenient, the testator
bequeathes his entire estate, real, per
sonal and mixed, to his four beloved
and darling children" James William
McCue, Samuel Overton McCue. Ruby
Grigsby McCue, and Harry Moon Nc
Cue, share and share alike. The above
named brothers are designated as
guardians of the four children and
trustees for three boys until they at.
tain their majority and for Ruby con-
tinu0usly. The trustees are empower
ed to use such portions of Ruby's share
of the estate as they may deem neces-
sary for her comfort and proper sta
tion in life. The testator further d.
reefs that "his darling daughter be
reared by and remain In the custody
and care of my darling aunt, Mrs.
Maria Sammie Dinwiddie, as | know
that she will be mother indeed to her
as she has verify been to me-" The
exec utors of the estate are empowered
to sell or rent any or all of the real es-
tate of the deceased and to use the rents,
profits or proceeds for the support of
the children as in their opinion might
require same. The sum of two hun
dred dollars is to be applied for the
eaection of a monument over the
graves of his 'late beloved parents. .
The concluding paragraph of the will
reads land now most earnestly COM
mending all of the above mentioned
and daring ones to His infinite mercy,
loving kindness and all Astounding
grace and God grant that we shall
eventually be alb unbroken circle
above" The following appraisers were
appointed: A. b. Bib, j. H. Lindsay
B. E. Jeffries, r A. Watson and g. F.
Compton.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-02-24
A COMEDY.

Scene City-The Council in SESSION.
Cry
To Bond or not to Bond? that is the ques.
ton;
Fain would L know my rights and do
them.
The law cannot be dead. though it hath
slept.
But since it is awake. FL seek my rights;
ENTER AN EDITOR.
l will enquire of this good man who COM
eth by this way.
Giving to all he meets, sweet words of
plenteous wisdom.
Kind sir, to Bond or not to Bond? that is
the question.
Tis we'll thou asked mo first, lest some
galoot
Dressed IN little brief authority.
Should play such fantastic tricks before
high heaven.
As would make the angels weep.
Cry
Me thought as much. Oh man. Proud man,
Aho wiz shOo WIN Wy 0n0IP anu sui
phurOus bolt,
Split this unwedgable and Rntrled tDoak,
And loose me from these chains of doubt?
EDIToR--
Why dost thou ask?
Hast thou not seen me pull the catiff
down?
The wicked check, when on his mad career?
Dost thou not know that I've held back
The frey steed of State from certain death?
Hast not beheld. the stormy sea of politics.
Leveled and Gained by just one breath
from me?
Then wo1ldst thou ask If can show,
What road doth lead from thy perplexity2
This favor then III grant, if tnou wilt
promise me,
To 90 no further in thy quest, or if for.
sooth
Thou askest other aid, 20 not to courts.
These blatherskitss. attorneys they are
called,
Do so befog judicial minds. that they,
Poor shallow souls. swing lIkeIa pendulum
From side to side,
Uncertain from their very ignorance.
And wilt thou promise me?
Cry
Nay I cannot, would that could,
But there are those who hound my every
step.
Aided by the minions Of the courts,
Drag me to the cess-poel of the law, and
throw me in.
EDITOR
Well said, l see wherein is thy infirmity,
FL blast these enemies. These minionf
l will pulverizs.
The cess-pool of the law, 1 Will have
| cleansed,
And made to smell as sweet as any new
blown rose
All who oppose shall feel the weight Of
my right arm,
Not needing. shall be blighted as the 81
moon sweeps,
The heritage from the plain.
This much shall ye now heed, and let,
No snivilling craftsman of q lawyer change
Or Judge deter thee from thy wise resolve
BOND NOT AT ALL. Be not slave.
1 conjure thee be not slave.
lis better that we burn, than bond,
Better that our stately danes stand al
| the while,
Than seated be, upon our broken laws.
| tE11r EDITOR
| Cry
| That fellow hath an oily tongue. HI
telleth how,
That he hath done it all. and if there!
more to do he'll take the Job.
| see haven for my bark. It's voyage il
rough.
But he can smoothe it down. I'll give the
helm to him,
And bark no more myself, but let him dc
the barking.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-02-24
OBITUARY..
DEATH OF A LOVELY LITTLE GIRL.

A lie
Mrs. J. W. Sprinkle recently received
the sad news of the death of her little
grand daughter. Maude Cordelia Haines
only child of DR.. E. e. and Mrs. l.. n
Haines, of South Amboy. New Jersey
Her death was due to complication Ofcaus
es which completed Frustrated her, and
when the final moment came she passed
away from exhaustion, aged 10 years,
| month and 16 days. She was laid at resi-
| in Christ Church Gem etery, the funeral
| being from the house and conducted by
| the rector. Rev. H. M. P. Pearse. The
floral tributes were many and beautiful
The beautiful white casket was lined with
roses and ferns, in accordance with hel
expressed wish. Maude was not only the
pet of the household, but favorite with
every one who knew her. To know heI
was TO love her. She was of sweet
amiable disposition, which naturally won
her friend wherever she went. She was
in Staunton last summer visiting and
many there are who will remember the
bright, happy little girl tot going about
with her aunt. 1t is matter of satisfac-
ton that she sat up in bed and talked
calmly with her parents before the end.
Dr. and Mrs. Haines havethe sincere SYM
pathy Of many friends In this city, the
childhood home of Mrs. Haines. "A
lovely bud plucked from earth to bloom
in heaven"
stanton. Va. Feb. 23d.
Harrisonburg papers and Richmond
Times-Dispatch please copy.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-02-24
He Kept up In the Race.

James B. Barron, President Manch.
ester Cotton Mills, Rock Hill, 5. c.,
writes
''In 1888 painted my residence with
L. i III, 1t looks better than great
many houses painted three years ago.
Don't pay $3.50 gallon for lInseed
oil, which you do in ready for use plant.
Buy oil fresh from the barrel at &C
cents per gallon, and mix it with Long.
man y Martinez l.. & M. Paint.
1t makes paint cost about 81 20 PEI
gallon.
Wears and covers like gold.
Every Church given a liberal guam
tity when bought from B. F. Hughes
Staunton H. G. Cohron Stuarti
Draft; j. B. Rodsn, Waynesboro
Augusta Milling & Mer. Co.. Moss,
Creek
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-02-24
Mr.. HYDE SAVED HIS HIDE.

The Equitable Life A assurance Asso.
citation of New York, the largest Life
Insurance Society in the world, with
400 millions OF capital, has had week
of very strenuous life. Mr.. HI. Fl.
Hyde whose father originated the soci-
ETY. in 1859, and who succeeded to his
fathers holdings some years ago, and
now the Vice President of the COM
pany, is bachelor and dead game
sport. He blows his money as the
saying goes. Not long since he gave d
banquet at SherrY's. a very swell cafe
10 New Y ork. which is said to have
cost 800, O00 The staid and sober
minded officers of the company saw
at once that it was very dangerou for
the Vice President and largest stock
hol2er, to be engaging in such bachana-
liam revelries and last week they tried
to put him out. A hot fight was of
course the result, but Hyde saved his
hide by being the owner OF majority
of the stock. The atmosphere has
cleared, however, and possibly such
disgraceful scenes as were witnessed
at Sherry's the night of the ball may
not soon again occur. Men dealing in
high finance cannot allow such open
and notorious scenes to take place.
They agree that Mr.. Hyde could spend
his money in Wall street bling,
quietly and unostentatiously without
giving alarm, indeed he could spend a
million there. where he spent only a
hundred thousand the other night and
not scare the innocent, the unwary,
and the suckers. But open riot gets
In the papers, people see the pictures
printed in the yellow journals, show
ing high kickers and riotous females,
making merry with Captains of In
dustry," and thus confidence is shaken,
and money does not flow IN, in such
volume, and with such smoOthness.
The financiers are right, the people
may hereafter do a good deal with
their money beside give it to Insurance
companies to blow in On fancy balls
and to waste on wine and women.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-02-24

The boundary line Of the new corpO-
rate limits Of the city Of Staunton, il
dragging Its slow length along. As
strange as it may seem there are many
persons who for years when asked
Where do you live ?'' have said I'm
Stanton, who have not done 30, and
are bitterly opposed to living in Staun.
ton now that they have chance. The
new corporate limits will, however, des-
troy the fiction of living in Staunton.
and at the same time not living there,
the new boundary line will soon trans.
fer number of deserving people from
the hard, cold, dreary, solitary, cheer
less life of the country, Into the de-
lightful life of the real city, shake
out the hay seed, and install in their
stead frills and furbelows. Why In a
little while many may be so improved,
that their nearest country relatives
will hardly know them. or vice versa.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-02-24
McCiure-W God.

Mr. Thomas E. Mcclure and Miss
Lena q. Wood were married in the
parsonage of the Methodist church in
this city on last Tuesday evening by
the Rev. George +. Booker. Mr.. Nc.
Clure is a prosperous young farmer OF
Augusta county, and Miss Wood is the
accomplished daughter of Mr.. j. w.
Wood of the county and for some time
has been In charge of the public al
Harrison, Augusta county. Mr.. and
ding tour, will reside in Augusta
Charlottesville Progress.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-02-24
Truckers and Gardeners Should Plant
Largely of Early Peas.

The severe weather which we have
experienced during February, and
which has extended far dawn into
Florida, is going to make considera-
BILE shortage in early green vegetables.
and on this account our markets will
be very bare Of green vegetables until
Iate in the season. Indications are
that the earliest crops of green vegeta-
bles will sell at good prices, both in
home markets and IN the large cities
North.
The opportunity presented to our
southern truckers and gardeners, to
make money out of peas and other
early truck crops is one that they
should not fail to take advantage Of.
Early peas are one OF the first crops
to come IN and can be safely planted
just as soon the ground can be gotten
| ready.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-02-24

NIT fOrcibIe control OF San Domingo q
affairs by her European creditors. Tue
protocol makes manifest San Domingo s
willingness TO have the United States
act as her receiver and sentiment
seems to be tending toward the belief
that such receiyership constitutes the
only satisfactory solution of the pro-
blem presented by the insolvent Re-
public.
The SWayne lmpeac hment trial drags
YEARLY on in the Senate with little ap-
parent sign Of reaching a conclusion.
although the attorneys for the defen-
dent assert their belief that they will
be able to bring the case to close by
the last of next week. The END is still
in doubt although that seems TO be
largely the result of popular miscon-
ceptiOn of the character of an i'm
parchment. 1t is probable that the
devisers of impeachment proceedings
intended to provide means of remOv-
ing judge or other official, otherwise
irremovable, when such official had
demonstrated his unfitness for the Of.
flee he held, but did not intend that
such removal, or impeachment. should
constitute a punishment or disgrace
even more excessive that criminal
prosecution and short term of i'm.
prisonment. But whatever may have
been the intention of those who pro-
vided the machinery for impeachment.
it is manifest now that man impeach-
ed would be more seriously punished
than the man convicted of a minor Of
Tense and imprisoned therefor. For
this reason it seems doubtful if the
Senate will impeach in this instance.
although were the Senate merely called
upon to declare the defendent unfit fur
Their to act asiudge there Is little doubt
as to what it's decision would be.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-02-24
ALate Easter.

The latest date on which Easter can
fall is April 25th. 1t falls this year on
April 23rd. Three times within the
nineteenth century there was late
Easter. In 1S48 Easter Sunday was
April 23d; in 1859. it fell on April 24th,
and in 1886. beautiful sunshine and
blossomiDg flowers bore witness to the
fact that April 25th represented the
date OF the great spring festival. Du-
ring the present century there will be
late casters beside that of this year.
In 1913 it will occur on April 25th. and
the year 1000 will be marked by the
of the holiday on April 23d.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-02-24

convincing proof that the kidneys and blad-
der are out of order
What to Do.
There is comfort in the knowledge so
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wish in curing rheumatism, pain in the
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If you need medicine you should have the
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You may have a sample bottle of this
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-02-24

We are glad to announce to our read
ers a series of articles Oh foreign travel
by Rev. j. E. Ballou, pastor OF the
Presbyterian churches at Craigsville
and Augusta Springs. Mr.. Ball0u has
but recently returned from al extend
ed tour of England. Scotland and the
continent and has much OF interest
and valuable information at command.
The first Of his articles appears In this
issue OF the SPECTATOR and will be
found u most interesting account of
the voyage and first glimpsss Of Ire
land and Scotland. The other articles
of the series will appear in our columns
from time to time. -.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-02-24

Gen. Thomas L. Rosser has been ap.
pointed and confirmed as postmaster
at Charlottesville. 1t is now said that
Gen. Fitz Lee will be made collector
of the port Of Norfolk. II the crop OF
Confederate Generals and their scions
hold out. the Republican party in the
South will behold quite a mixture OF
the blue and the gray. especially the
gray, though to some eyes it will look
blue, very blue.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-02-24

The town of Parsons, w. Va, ID
trying to find person for Chief of
Police who does not swear nor drink.
So far their efforts are an abject fall
urs. 1t is suggested that after short
period they communicates with Mayor
Mccarthy OF Richmond.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-02-24
WASHINGTON Letter.
trrom our Regular Cerrsspsn dent,

prom our REGULAR CERES pen dsnt.l
Washington. D. c.. Feb. 18.-Ths
The President has sent to the Senate
remarkable message on affairs In
San Domingo and a protocol which, al
first glance, meets with the approve.
OF a large number OF the members OF
the upper chamber. Il il almost toe
early to make predictions regarding
the ultimate fate of the treaty but it ID
obvious already that there will be no
division on party lines. The President
in his message points out the advan.
tages which must accrue 10 the 30 nth.
srn, and especially the G Stales from
stability and prosperity in the Domi.
mean Republic and his argument ap-
peals to Southern Democrats with
quite az much force as to Northern Re.
publicans. The protocol, or treaty,
provides that the United States shall
take charge Of the financial affairs of
San Domingo; collect, at the expense
of that Republic, all of her customs
duties and turn over to the San Dom
ingan government As per cent. of the
gross receipts for current expenses
out of the remaining IS per cent. shall
be paid the expenses of collection, and
the remainder shall be devoted to the
payment Of San Domingo 3 outstanding
indebtedness. The United States will
also adjudicate all unliquidated inde-
btedness and will exercise reasonable
control over the tariff schedules Of the
Republic until its debts shall be paid.
In his message the President reviews
the long history of San domingo g
"frenzied finance" which has produced
a condition of absolute insolvency and
declares that this country cannot logi-
cslly maintain the Monroe Doctrine
in its entirety without taking the pro.
posed step. He points out that this
country would regard % unfriendly
any interference with San Domingo's
destiny by nation not of this hemi.
sphere and yet there are European
creditors who have exhausted every
diplomatic expedient in their efforts to
collect the just dues and which now
appeal to the United States to enforce
the payment Of these dues or, to per-
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-02-24

The Washington Post speaking of
how Senator Elkins watches the State
capital at Charleston, and the District
affairs at Washington, says:
"a spasm of economy has the dis.
tinguished Senator In it's grasp. He
signs to be the successor of the late
lamented Holman. He yearns for the
sObriouet of the watch dog Of the Treas
ury Like Cerberus. he stands and
guards the national vaults. He is
Horatius at the bridge"
Now IL it had added Charley at the
cat hole" or johnny on the spot"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-02-24
ON MIDDLE RIVER.

BY authority of DEGREES of the circuit
court of Augusta county, at its October
and Decem Der terms 1904, in the chancery
cause of W. c. POwell'S creditors, against
W. C. Powell and others. the undersigned
to the highest bidder, at public auction, in
front of the court house of Augusta coun-
ty, in the city of StauntOn, on
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-02-24

The President may not be a writer
sufficiently interesting and forceful to
satisfy everybody, but that letter to
Senator Cullum, certainly was model
of clearness and perspicuity.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-02-24
A New Industry for Staunt0n.

In few days Mr.. G. Il. Harris 4
Son will begin the manufacture of the
Harris Patent Lever Drive Gate, in
the machine shop of Kennedy & Craw
ford. This work will begin just as
soon as the material arrives that has
been ordered. These gates will be
made of iron, and will be put up for
$40. Satisfaction guaranteed or no
pay. For further particulars see Ken
needy & Crawford.
G. T. HARRIS, Patentee.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-02-24

ScQllnent or SET
ting indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton of the kid
neys; if it stains
your linen it is
evidence of kid
ney trouble; toe
frequent desire tc
pass it or pain III
the back is also
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-02-24

The Mayor Of Richmond is having
its morals cleansed and disinfected.
.'High Art" and Capt. John S. Wise,
are the first to 60.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-02-24

The worst scattered family in the
world Is the Russian Royal family.
Bombs will have that effect.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-02-24

Springport, Ind, Nov. 26. 1904.
To Whom it may cOncern:-
This is to state that l am using one
of the G.. Il. Harris, patent LEVER
GATES with wood frame
The gate is entirely satisfactory as
drive gate, working easily and posi-
lively. Very truly,
j. J. HICKMAN, Farmer.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-02-24

What g the use trying to make q
spotless world, when the sun cant be.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-02-24
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18th. 1905.

at IL o'clock, noon, that valuable tract of
land formerly known as the POage farm
and later as the W. N. Wilson tract, lying
in that county, on Middle river, near the
crossing at Bowlings's Mill of the Valley
turnpike, and about six miles north from
Staunton, containing 306 acres, more OF
less.
This offering presents an opportunity
such as seldom occurs in what is consider.
ed one of the best sections and neighbor.
hoods in the county of Augusta, either fol
the farmer or investor.
tits one Of the best watered farms in the
county, by river, running streams and
springs, and has some forty acres of wood
tand. mainly white oak, with about half
of it somewhat culled. Good orchard.
Good frame house of seven rooms and
kitchen, with outbuildings, Two barns.
one new. The land In a high state of
cultivation. Most of it fenced with new
Page wire fence. About three-fourths of
it in grass and sod. About % acres we'll
seeded by wheat and fertilized by Mr. J ohm
K. Swartz, who Is to harvest the crop and
turn over half of it, wheat and straw, to
the purchaser or the sale commissioners
as the case may be.
This land will be offered as a whole and
also in two parcels. one of 1856 acres, 3
roods and SO poles, and the other of about
ISL acres, and sold as will bring the best
price
TERMS OF SALE :-One-third of the
purchase money in cash, and balance in
three equal annual instruments. at one,
two and three years from date of sale,
bearing interest, upon bonds with reten-
ton of title until full payment. and with
satisfactory personal security, unless the
latter be viewed by the commissioners,
One half of the growing crop of wheat
and straw reserved as provided by said
decree.
J. BALDWIN RANSOM,
s. D.. TIMBERLAKE, JR.,
F. b. KENNEDY.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-02-24

Clerks Office Circuit Court of Augusta
county, Virginia:
1, Harry Burnett, clerk of the said court,
do certify that 8. D. TimberIate, Jr., one
of the commissioners above named, has
executed the bonds required by DEGREES of
Nov 18th, and Jan. 4th, rendered respec-
lively at the October term 1904 and the
December term of same year, in the chan
Gerry cause of W. e. PowelPs creditors, vs.
W g. Powell & ais. depending in nv said
court.
Given under my hand this 18th day of
January, 1905. HARRY BURNETT,
jan 20 At Clerk.