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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-10-13
WASHINGTON LETTER.
Prom our Regular CORES pondent.,

tTIOA Jul IcAulh COTTcSpOHucuCsJ
Washington, u. c.. Oct. The
latest suggestion for helping along the
hating work Oh the Panama canal is
to issue bonds for the work. This
method of raising money to the extent
of $3.50, 900 Is authorized by the
SpOOner act in case the President con-
siders it advisable. 1t is thought that
this plan will be followed rather than
to ask Congress for more money out of
the Treasury. The Sic, 900, 900 first ap-
propriated by the Spooner act is about
exhausted and something must be done
promptly to straighten out the tangle
in Canal affairs. There is no question
that the bonds would sell aud the bond
issue plan would practically make the
canal build itself and would stop the
drain on the Treasury which otherwise
will involve the expenditure of vast
amount of the nation g money.
While actual work on the canal has
been tagging woefuily, there nave been
numerous complaints from shippers
that it is almost Impossible to get
freight across the lsthmus because the
Panama Railway is tied up with the
transportation of canal supplies. Sec
rotary Taft Was asked about this and
said that it was intended to expediate
the moving OF freight as much as pos
slble. but that much of the fault lay
with the steamship companies which
did not make good use of their Oppor-
tunities. The railway Is of course the
only short route from the United Stats
to the west side of South America, but
The steamer service is bad and accord.
ing to Secretary Taft, the west side
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-10-13
Colonist Rates to the West.

Commencing Sept. 10th and continu'
ing until Oct. 31st, the g. & o. Route
will sell special one way Colonist tick
cts to points in South Dakota, Mon
tona, Wyoming, Idaho. Nevada, Utah,
New Mexico, Washington, Oregon,
California, and British Columbia. at
greatly reduced rates. Pacific Coast
points from StauntOn, Va, $46.75, in
termediate points IN the above States
in proportion. For full information
apply to w. M. Wills, Ticket Agent &.
& o. at StauntOn, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-10-13

John d. Rockefeller has exhOrted his
Sunday school class not to grovel in
earthly things, but to put their minds
on higher things. Coal Oil probably,
as it has jumped up several nOtches
lately.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-10-13

Many remember the beautiful picture
of how great insurance company, as
AN angel, spreads it's protecting wings
over the widow and the orphan. Lately
the angel has sprouJed horns, hOofs
and tail, and imps of various kinds
have taken the place of the widow and
orphan. One imp is seen to be going
away with $50, 900 in one hand and a
ballot box in the other, whilst various
other imps great and small carry away
all that is left of the swag, and the
widow and orphan are left to starve.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-10-13

The pot hook shape of the G. & o.
tracks as they enter and leave Staun-
ton can be more readily comprehended
now than before the company spent so
many Thousand dollars in blowing
down rock here. 1t is easier to see that
the situation is accute.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-10-13

When any one asks you to vote for
Judge Lewis this fall, ask him where
anything has been done In any Ssuth-
ern State by the Republican party
when in control, which warrants any
body in voting for Republican govern
ment in Virginia? If he shows any
single commendable act he will strain
the truth, if he does not break it.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-10-13
COL. SLEMP NOT AN ORATOR.

We have had Col. Campbell Slemp
to come and speak to US. Col. Slemp
no doubt is a very nice gentleman. Col.
Slemp is the only Republican Con
gresham from Virginia. Col. Slemp
is the boss who parcels out the offices.
Col. Slemp's son. g. Bascom, who was
with him ON this suspicious occasion,
is the chairman of the Republican
party in Virginia, IN NAME that is, but
his papa, we are sure, handles the
funds. G. Bascom the son, no doubt
would take good care of the funds, but
he would never know what to do with
them, it is doubtful, looking at him,
whether he can even count money.
When Col. 8. Brown Allen introduced
Col. Campbell Slemp as the only Re-
publican Congressman from Virginia.
and the audience looked him over and
afterward he ard him speak and they
seemed to give thanks that there were
no more. One was enough.
1t is impossible to report Col. Slemp's
speech, it was too near no speech 10
dignity with the name. He told how
Gen. Malone had made promises to
the people of Virginia he tried to keep,
and how the Democrats had made
promises they did not keep. Free
school books and free schools for all
had been promised by Malone. The
free books be could not give because be
lost control, the free schools had been
given us by Underwood, and the Dem
ocrats had never been in sympathy
with them. This was about the sum
and substance of Col. Slemp's speech,
except to praise Judge Lewis. He did
not mention Mr.. John Acker of Rock
ingham, nor any other man on the
ticket, nor did be name any State issue
of today. He felt that he was in the
presence of an audience largely Dem
ocratic, and if be had any speech that
he ever intended making, he left it at
home, or forgot it. 1t is strange that
the party in Virginia is sending man
over the State to stump it with so little
knowledge of public affairs, so poor an
idea of the real issues, SO ignorant as
education goes, and SO poor speak er.
One can read the worst edited paper in
Virginia and in ten minutes learn more
than Col. Campbell Slemp will teach
him in a year. We felt the deep disap-
pointment and humiliation of our
Republican friends whilst he was
speaking. They were asking bread
and got stone. They looked ashamed ,
and were ashamed. Secretary Shaw
held the crowd, otherwise there would
not have been a handful of people
present.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-10-13

While the country is roasting the
Beef Trust. the Beef Trust is getting
in roast or two itself at advanced
prices.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-10-13

Col. Slemp said there is no niger
IN this campaign" There may not
be, but there are several in the wood
pile.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-10-13

There is good reason why Secretary
Shaw will not discuss State issues. He
is afraid to. He leaves them to Col.
Slemp, and he does not know how to.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-10-13

1t remains for Judge Lewis to say
where he stands as to the ''Jim Crow
laws. He is as yet as dumb as ali
OYSTER,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-10-13

FOR SECRETARY OF COMMONWEALTH.
DAVID Q. EGGLESTON.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-10-13
SUCCESS

graduates College The leading
Saed positions for all graduates
students
of
month";
E. COULTER, Roanoke Va ]ul143m
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-10-13

FOR STATE TREASURER.
ASHER w. HARTMAN.
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Sale of Valuable Farm

Unless sooner sold privately, the nnder-
sign ed, as attorney in fact for the owners,
will offer for sale at public auction in
front of the court house in Staunton on
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2ISt,
at II o'clock a. M, that valuable farm of
about 26l acres, known as the Marshall
farm. lying about four miles south of
Stanton, adjoining the land OF Moffett.
Paul and others
This land is of excellent quality, with
plenty of running water, and is especially
attractive to anyone desiring to purchase
a good grazing farm.
TER of the purchase mon
ey in cash, and the residue upon credit
of one and two years, to be evidence by
the bonds OF the purchaser in equal
amounts, bearing interest from the day
of sale and secured by deed of trust on
the land, or other terms more satisfactory
to the pu chaser will be arranged.
The right is reserved to reject any and
all bids.
s D. TIMBERLAKE, JR.,
Attorney in fact for 5. b. Marshall
and Mamie L. Marshall.
oct IL ct
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-10-13

FOR COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE
GEORGE w. KOINER.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-10-13
Valley Railroad Company

Staunton Va, Sept. IL, 1905.
The Annual Meeting of the Stock hold
ers of the Valley Railroad Company will,
according to the Bylaws, be held at
Staunton. Va, in the law office of j., }. l..
and R Bumgardner, on Friday, October
Is, 1905, at III o'clock A. M.
G. W WOOLFORD,
sep Is st Secretary.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-10-13

FOR ATTORNEY. GENERAL.
WILLIAM A. ANDERSON.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-10-13

FOR sUPT. OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION.
JOS. D. EGGLESTON, JR.
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Friday, October Is, 1905.
EMOCRATIC TICKET.
EIection-Tuesday, Nov. 9TH.
FOR GOVERNOR.
CLAUDE A. SWANSON.

FOR LIEUT.. GOVERNOR.
J. TAYLOR ELLYSON.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-10-13

FOR STATE SENATOR.
EDWARD ECHOLS.
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Entered at the Postofiee al StauntOn, Va,
as second class mail matter.
Evening journal., 1905-10-09
CHIEF BLACK
MAKES REPORT
Recommends Increase oil
Police Force and Creation
of Detective Corps
ALSO WANTS NEW PATROL STABLES

Chief of Police Black in his annual re-
port makes several recommendations for
the Improvement of the department lie
again asks for more policemen and places
the number needed at thirty BY way Of
comparison he submits a list Of cities
which have better police protection than
Wilmington
He further recommends the creation OF
corps OF plain clothes men. and also the
installation Of modern patrol stables. He
calls attention to the fact that the work
Of serving warrants. subpoenas and the
investigation Of cases should be done 10y
detectives and not by uniformed men.
During the year Patrolmen Thomas f.
Murphy and Charles II. Morrow resigned
and Patrolman Robert McGarvey died,
New appointments were William c.
crozier. Lorenzo c. King and Charles L,
Ley.
There were S.T54 prisoners during the
year, 2,U5 white and 97s colored. There
were 5,Si4 dodgers and the patrol wagons
made 2,5H trips, carrying 1892 persons.
Evening journal., 1905-10-09
BISHOP REDEDIGATES
ST. PATRIGK'S CHURCH
Eloquent Sermon Preached
by Rev. Father Fedigan
of Philadelphia

With all the pomp and solemnity at
tached Of such ceremonies St. Patrick s
r. c. Church was rededicated yesterday,
the Right Rev. John J. Monaghan. Bishop
Of the diocese officiating assisted by a
number of the clergy.
The ceremonies began at 1890 a. M.
when Bishop Monaghan attired In his full
vestments and accompanied by several
priests and acolytes proceeded from the
altar to the exterior OF the church and
blessed the walls
The procession then returned to the
church whore the interior Of the walls
were blessed. After this ceremony solemn
high mass was celebrated.
The Rev. W. J. Birmingham pastor Of
the church was thescfl lcbrant. assisted b,
the Rev Father Fromentln and the Rev
William J. Scott Of St. Josoph's Church
on the Brandywine, as deacon and sub.
deacon respectively. The Rev. Edward c.
Higgins, chancellor Of the diocese was
master Of ceremonies mad Francis Tucker
bearer. Bishop Monaghan occupied
seat I'm the sanctuary and was attend
ed by the Very Rev. John A. Lyons.
The sermon was an eloquent one, and
was preached by the Rev. Father Fedl-
gan, Of the order Of St. Augustine, OF
Philadelphia. His text was from ST. John,
tenth chapter 22-23.
At the conclusion Of the mass Bishop
Monaghan congratulated the pastor and
the congregation upon the beautiful
church.
Last evening solemn Vespers was chant
ed and the sermon was preached by Vicar
General Lyons.
Evening journal., 1905-10-09
YOUNG MAN CHARGED
WITH THEFT OF WATCHES
Timepieces Pawned in Phila-
delphia and Chief Black
Goes There After Them

Chief Of Police Black when to Phila-
delphla to-day to get two watches. al
legged to have been pawned at Reid's
loan office. Fifth ,and MarlSe. streets,
in that city by Wilmore Hopkins. aged
% years. who is under arrest charged
with stealing the timepieees. lie was
araigned in city Cout to-day and held
for a further hearing tomorrow morn
ing.
One Of the stolen watches is gold and
the other silver. They are the property
of A. w. Mitchell. of No. 419 Washing
ton street. where Hopkins boarded.
When the formed missed the timepieees
ne Immediately notified the police and
Hopkins was arrested on suspicion Of
having committed the theft. He later
admitted that the watches had both
been pawned at Reds in Philadelphia,
and they were recovered there to-day.
Evening journal., 1905-10-09
Special to The Evening journal.

Philadelphia, oct. 9.-This afternoon
at Columbia Park Thirtieth and OK
ford streets, the champions of the two
major leagues-Athletics of the Amer
ican, and New York, of the National
met in the first Of series Of games
for the championship of the world.
The one which first wins four games
will be proclaimed the victor The at
tendance today exceeded 10000.
The National Commission which con-
trolls the series went into session here
at II o'clock this morning and made
the final plans. Those present were
B. b. ohnson. president Of the Ameri-
can League: H. c. Pulliam, president
of the National League. Secretary
Bruce and August Hermann (chair-
mani of the Cincinnati club.
Hank O'Day Of the National League,
and Jack Sheridan, Of the American
League. who have been selected to um-
pire the games. we're on hand to re-
ceive their final Instructions. They
were told to be firm with the players
OF both teams and to instantly sup
press any outbreaks.
Mr.. Herman had in his possession
the $50 diamond d-mounted buttons,
which are to be presented to the win
ming players and they We're greatly ad-
mired.
The lineup for todays game was:
Athletics-Hartsel. If; Lord, CT;
Davis. 1b: L. Cross, 3b; -Seybold. IF;
Murphy. 2b; NJ. Cross, SIS; Schreck, G.;
Plank, p.
New York-Browne. IF; Donlin, CT;
McGann, 1b: Mertes If; Dahlen, IS;
Devlin. sb; Gilbert. 2b; Bowerman, G.;
Matthewson, p.
The games are scheduled to be play
ed in Philadelphia today, Wednesday
and Friday. and in New York tomor-
row. Thursday and Saturday. In case
a seventh game shall be necessary the
National Commission viii decide where
it is TO be played.
Evening journal., 1905-10-09
MAY Be MURDERER
OF TWO OYSTER MEN
Colored Man Arrested Here
for Trespass Suspected of
Serious Crime

Bernard Alfred. colorod. a stranger,
who was sent to the workhouse on
Saturday by Deputy Judge Garrett in
City Court, TO serve forty days i'm de-
fault OF a fine of S. and costs for tres
passing on the Pennsylvania railroad
property. Is thought to be James BUR-
rill. wanted In Baltimore on a charge
Of numbering two men on an oyster
boat
Saturday night detective from
Baltimore looked at Alfred and admit
ted that there was a resemblance be-
tween him and Burrill, but did not
think he was the man wanted. 1t IS
expected that several persons who
knew Burnu viii come TO Wilmington
probably some time to-day and look at
the prisoner
Alfred claims he Is a sailor and was
on a boat that discharged at Philadel.
lphia. He has no money, while Burrill
the alleged murderer IS supposed e
have taken $500 with him when he ile1
from Baltimore.
Evening journal., 1905-10-09
HORSE DRAGGED
BOY TO DEATH
Fourteen Year Old Thomas
Rentz Tied Halter Around
His Waist
BODY BADLY CUT AND BRUISED
Special 10 rho Evenlng journal

Special 90 The Evening journal
Smyrna. oct 9.-Oen OF the most disl
tressing tragedies that has occurred in
this section for years took place yester1
day when Thomas Lentz, aged u years,
was dragged to death by gallopir~
horse.
Tho lad, who lives with his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Lentz on a farm
near Fieming's Landing, about three
miles from Smyrna, was sent to a field
early in the afternoon to bring in a
young horse. Catching the animal the
boy put a halter about it's head and then
tied the rope around his own waist.
HORSE BECAME FRIGHTENED.
Having accomplished this young Lentz
started to eat some chestnuts when the
animal became frightened and galoped
at a mad gait across the field dragging
the unfortunate lad after him over the
stubble and stones.
Becoming alarmed at the prolonged ab
sence Of her son Mrs Lentz proceeded tc
the field and was horrihed to find the
animal standing stnl with the boy lying
along side of IL. fastening to the spo.
she found her sons clothing literally tor
on Of him and his body a mass of cuts
ana bruises Tic was unconscious and al
though medical aid was summoned al
once before physician arrived he died.
Had It not been for barn obstructins
+ view Of tho field from the house IL
might have been possible to have checked
the animal before fatal injuries were IN.
nicted upon the boy.
Evening journal., 1905-10-09
MAN WHO THOUGHT He
WAS AN ENGINE IS INSANE
Was Found on the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Trying to
Shift a Car

Thinking himself a locomotive Rob-
ert Briggs. colored, voluntarily and
without asking permission, yesterday
Afternoon pressed himself in the serv-
ice of the p, b. & w Railroad Com
pany He was found by Patrolman
King with his shoulder against a
freight car, and snorting like a real
engine. was using every endeavor to
shift the car but it refused to move.
Not seeming to understand why his eff
forts were meeting with so little sue
cess. he examined the car closely.
walking completely around and then
looking under it. TO see if it was i'm any
way fastened to the rails. Giving up
the job he was talking incoherently,
when the officer approached and took
him in charge.
Briggs was examined today by Po-
lice Surgeon oseph p. Wales and DR..
p. w. Tomlinson. and was declared in
sane. He was sent to the Delaware
State Hospital for the Insane at Farm
hurst.
Evening journal., 1905-10-09
SPECIAL MEETING
BOARD OF TRADE
Municipal Committee VIII
Make a Report on Du Poht
Building Proposition
ALSO REPORT ON RAILROAD MATTER

There will be special meeting Of the
Board of Trade this evening when
committees will make a report on the
two subjects Of great importance to
every citizen Of Wilmington. They
we're brought to the attention of the
board at the regular meeting last
Thursday night by A. l. Johnson.
president Of the Street and Sewer Di-
rectors.
The matter which has probably at
tracted the most attention is that In
regard to the proposed Dupont build-
ing to be erected at Tenth and Market
streets. The trouble is over the build
ing line. The Street and Sewer De-
partment passed a resolution two years
ago putting the building line on the
north side Of Tenth strict back 21
feet which meant that new buildings
would have TO be erected IN the future
l2l feet further back from where they
now stand.
The Dupont people last week asked
the Street and Sewer Department to
either rescind its former resolution or
compel all the other property owners
on the north side Of Tenth street from
Market to Tatnan to go back ten feet.
The Street and Sewer Directors
thought It would be best to seek other
ladvice on such an important matter
and therefore took it before the Board
of Trade.
The subject was discussed at some
length By the members OF the Board
Of Trade. All agreed that the resolu-
tion under no condition should be re-
scinded. as it would prevent the widen
ing of Tenth street but IL was alsC
agreed that nothing should be done
which in any way would be a detri-
ment to the DuPonts in erecting theil
lmammouth building.
The matter was finally referred tC
the municipal committee to repor
back to the board tonight. The COM
mittee consists Of William p. Bancroft
chairman; G. W Sparks, Jerome b
Bell, Peter J. Ford, Theodore A. Leiseh
J. Newlin Gawthrop, Alfred Belts, S
H. Baynard. Charles ID. Bird.
The committee has held severa
meetings with the representatives O
1.-THE Dupont Company and Street ant
Sewer Directors and IL is generally be
0lieved that a report win be made to
might which win dispose Of the trou
bile to the satisfaction OF all concern
led. 1t was intimated today by one O
1.-THE committee that nothing viii b
dome which viii interfere with the wi
ldening Of Tenth street IN the future
The transportation committee vii
lalso make a report on the request o
1.-THE Pennsylvania Railroad Company e
havet he city vaeate the bed of Wate
street from French to Poplar, to MAKE
necessary room for the proposed new
lstation.
Evening journal., 1905-10-09
RUMMAGE SALE
viii Open in colorsd Odd Fellows Hall
October 81.

The managers of the Delaware Hospital
will open their annual rummage sale in
the Colored odd Fellows Hail. Tenth and
Orange streets on Tuesday, october 81.
Articles win be placed on sale at / O'Clock
in the afternoon. As the opening day is
Halloween tho committee will make
speciality of fancy costumes and hats.
All contributions will be sent for If
Miss Annie Lea. who is chairman Of the
transportation committee is notified. d.
and A. telephone, Sl6l A., or Mrs. L. L.
Gilpin, d. and a. telephone No. 699.
The notion counter will be under the
direction Of Clark Churchman Chapter OF
the Ladies' Auxiliary and Mrs. Atillard f.
Cochran, who is president
Shoe department will be in charge Of
Mrs. Charles r: Miller and Mrs James
A. Hart
Children's Clothing win be under the
direction Of Mrs. Lewis T. Bush Mrs.
Ellwood Jackson. Mrs. William b. Foster
and Mrs. Holstein Harvey.
Mems clothing department, Mrs. w. S.
sellars and Miss Elizabeth Bringhurst.
Women's clothing, Mrs. H. s. B. Mil
Ter and Mrs j. II. Grimm.
China, Mrs. Charles Lansdowne Reid
and Miss Annie r. Candy.
Books S. Cornelia Bowman.
Toys, Mrs. Alfred I. DUPONT and Mrs.
Edward Bringhurst Jr.. Miss Mary Bring
hurst will nave charge Of the millinery
department
Evening journal., 1905-10-09
MADE TWO ATTEMPTS
Thief Tries Twice to Enter Home Of
Abel Hughes.

The home OF Abel Hughes. at No $50
Nandever avenue, was twice visited by
burglars early yesterday morning. but
each time was frustrated in his at
tempt 10 enter the house. His fist visit
was made shortly before 1 o'clock. but
he was heard by Mr. Hughes. who
awakened his son and both he and the
latter gave chase to the marauder, but
he succeeded IN getting away.
At $3.50 o'clock the Hughes were again
awakened by man on the shed roof.
They recognized him as the thief who
had called earlier. The thief seeing that
he was discovered jumped from the
roof to the ground and again escaped.
Evening journal., 1905-10-09
THE REV. A A. ELWOOD'S
FAREWELL SERMON
Large Crowd Attended Ser
vices at Olivet Presby-
terian Church

The Rev Robert A. Elwood preached
his farewell sermon al Olivet Presby-
terian Church last night The church
was packed to the doors. there being
persons present from all parts Of the
city At the close of service. the Rev.
Elwood shook hands with ALL
Mr.. Elwood took as his text Matthew
l27: 22. What Shall / DO Then With
Jesus. Which IS Called Christ?' and I'M
Ia reference 20 the part played by Pill
ate and Jduas declared that their en-
ample was being emulated by many to-
day and that politicians for the saie
OF the spoils Of Office. were playing the
part of Judas
Members Of the Jr. O. u. a. NJ. ard
iHeptasophs. of which orders Mr. FL
wood is a member, attended the morn
ing service.
Mr. Elwood recently accepted q call
Ito become pastor of a Presbyterian
lchurch at Leavenworth, Kansas.