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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-06-29
The Buus Scared Him.

The ways of a mule are past finding
out. Rob Puffenberger came to town
last Tuesday evening driving his faith
er's old mule-a flea bitten specimen,
bearing battle scars of the civil war
and started for his home in the pines
just after dark. When opposite the
residence of Mr.. Earl Gum, the mule
took fright at the flash of numerous
lightning bugs, wheeled in the road,
spilled the driver and ran away. Mr..
Gum went to the boys assistance, but
no amount of reasoning could induce
the mule to proceed. Early untiitched
the tlmid beast and put it and the boy
to bed. At midnight the anxious faith
er came in search and finally located
them.-Highland Record.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-06-29
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an intiamed con-
ditiOn of the mucous lining OF the Eus
tachian Tube. When this tube gets in
famed you have rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing, and when lis entire
ly closed deafness is the result, and un.
less the Inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored to it's normal con-
ditiOn, hearing will be destroyed for
ever; nine cases out of ten are caused
by catarrh, which is nothing but an in.
famed condition of the mucous sur
faces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case of deafness (caused by ca
tarrh) that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free.
F. j. CHENEY & CO..
Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for con
,tipatiOn.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-06-29
Needn't Pay for Trust Goods.

AT st. Louis Monday, Judge o Neal
Ryan. of the Circuit Court, ruled tht
purchaser does not have to pay fol
goods bought from so called trust.
The Cahill-Swift Manufacturing Com
pany filed suit for $240 against Joseph
F. Walsh, IA plumber, on the allegation
that Walsh had bought goods to the
value of the Judgment asked, and had
refused TO pay for them. Walsh ac-
knOwledged that this was true. But
his counsel termed the company a
trust, and argued that Walsh did
not have TO pay for goods bought from
a trust any more than he would have
to pay a..gambling debt. Walsh de-
Tense was based solely upon this anti
trust argument. The court sustained
him.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-06-29
GOOD FOR THE GOVERNOR.
Conference Between Him and Attorney
General Over 2-Cent Rate Bill.

The Richmond papers of Tuesday
announce that Gov. Swanson had held
a consultation with the attOrney-gen-
eral relative to what steps to take to
enforce the railroad companies into a
recognition and operation of the
Churcbman two cent mile railroad
rate bill.
This bill became a law at the last
session of the general assembly and
was to become operative June 10, but
the railroad companies fatty declined
to pay any attention to the matter,
maintaining the old rates at all points.
1t will be called that Delegate John
w Churchman, of StauntOn, the patron
of the measure. undertook to purchase
a ticket over the Chesapeake and Ohio
and the Baltimore and Ohio, and when
he was refused, he at once began pro
ceedings against the Companies. the
action being to test the efficacy Of the
law.
The governor said that AS vet no
course had been decided on, hut that
as soon as plan had been agreed upon
the matter would be taken up.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-06-29
4;h Of July Rates.

The Southern Ry. announces very
low 4th of July rates from all points on
its lines to all points in the territory
south of the Ohio and Potomac, and
east of the Mississippi river; tickets to
be sold July 2, and 4, final limit July
s, 1906, prior to midnight of which pas.
senger must reach original starting
point. For further Information, SEIZED.
ules, ETC., call on nearest Southern Ry.
ticket agent, or write l.. S. Brown,
Gen. Agt., Washington, ID. e.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-06-29

The refund on the mileage books sold
by the Pennsylvania railroad and it's
tributaries of $40, is paid by man of
the name of l.. p Farmer, who signs
himself Commissioner. 1t is said be has
made large sum of money out of this
iniquitous and illegal charge, by re-
fusals to pay and by lost covers of
mileage books. OF one thing we are
certain, and that ia, that he bears the
unique distinction OF being the only
farmer ever to profit by the treatment
of the Pennsylvania railroad.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-06-29

ed. The negroes ought to know that
the Jim Grow law was brought about
by them. 1t is fixed and interchangeable
for the present. The hotels, the the
aires, and the homes of white people
are private property, the owners regu-
late them. The railways are public
carriers, and the laws define their con-
duct. and the good negro must go with
the bad, the clean with the filthy. The
line is drawn on the cOlOr. The whites
must go to themselves, the blacks to
themselves The law is intended to
avoid clashing. 1t is wise, it is whole
some, and and it can be no hardship
on a negro to associate with his race.
He should have every comfort on the
trains accorded the white people, and
for these we will render him any assis
lance in our power or exert any infiu.
ence we may have. Yet we believe il
he had better accommodations than
are given to white people on the same
train he would still kick. He would
be like the Stanton preacher when
seated in Jim Crow car, he would
grow faint at the odor of fish, and alb
solutely sick at the sight of a chicken
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-06-29
Held for Grand Jury,

Another chapter in the story of Mrs
Annie Witt and Charles Doom, both OF
Staunton, developed at the Western
Police Station in Baltimore on Satur-
day, when Doom was arraigned before
Justice LOden, to answer to the charge
of shooting the woman. He was held
for action of the grand jury in default
of bail, and Annie Wiz was sent to
Jail as a State witness.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-06-29
Virginia State Farmers Institute, Roam.
IKE JuIv 1911.

On account of the above occ ,sion
tickets to ROa nOke, Va, from all points
on its line in Virginia, lncludll e
Washington, ID. c., at very low rates
dates of sale July 9, 10 and IL, final
limit July l3. 1906, continuous passage
ia each direction. For further IDfor-
coupon ticket agent, or write L. s.
Brown. Gen. Agt., Washington. ID. g.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-06-29

The @. W. Railway is the only one
in the State to comply with the Church
man law and issue 2-cent mileage
books. The road Is small in stature,
but large ia character.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-06-29

Bey; Manor, July II. July rs, Oct. s. stanton
N. hiNer' Aug. Z, Aug Z. OFT. s, Moscow
hiVer AuS.6, Aug, Il, Oct s. NewHope
So River, Aug. 10, Oct. g. Oct s, Waynesbo
Riverheads, Aug.9, Oct 4. Oct 4, Greeyille
PASTURES, Aug /, Oct 6 Oct s, StauntOn,
Ienchers VIII send applications to clerks
ana state grade of certifca 10 and whether in
is in full force. ~
nope all the teachers who possibly can do
So, VIII attend one OF the summer NoImaIs
caae, E. O. PEALE,
We O1 Div. Supt.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-06-29

For the present it is Certainly the
Blue Ridge Light and Power Co 1t
is about the bluest company ever char
tered just now.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-06-29
Notice To The Public.
Come and enjoy yourself in the shade oil
the "OId apple tree''
On the 9TH Of I111v.

The Merry 90 round at FOrdwiOk will
run all day and up to 1.30 p. nj. There
will be free music on the ground all the
latest popular songs of the day. Refresh
ments served at all hours-lunces, candies,
pop. ice cream and cake, tobacco and Gig
ars. Everything carried on in an orderly
way and under police protection
The Merry-go round will start every
Tuesday and Wednesday at p. M, and
Saturday at 2 p. m. Saturday evening for
ladies and children. Come and bring
your friends. and enjoy the 4th at Ford
wick, Va. P. K. DAVIS.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-06-29
EDUCATIONAL.
COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA.
Two hundred and thirteenth session be-
gins September 10th, 1906. Two Courses:
C) Collegiate Course leading to the de-
grees of b. A. and NJ. A. On Normal
Course; tuition free and board at reduced
rates. Buildings renovated and newly
equipped, lighted with electricity and
supplied with pure artesian water. Send
for catalogue.
LYON G. TYLER M. A, LII, ID.
may IS Pm President
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-06-29

The Churchman law and the Ordi-
nance against railways whistling with.
in the corporate limits are dead letters,
but live issues.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-06-29

is by no means the only polygamist in
the Senate.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-06-29

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" Staunton, Va, June q, 1905.
MOrganstern, r. G.
VS.
Tankersley, A. s & ais.
All parties interested in the above
styled cause. pending in the Circuit Court
of Augusta county, are notified that have
fixed on Wednesday, the 18th day of July,
1906, at my office in StauntOn, Va, to take,
state and settle the accounts required by
decree entered therein On the 10Th day of
November, 1905.
A. c. GORDON,
Master Com missioner in Chaneery.
jun 90 At
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-06-29

s ,l.|'5lTf7,' Tooth Wash destroys
GUE tooth.decay germs.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-06-29
Notice to Teachers.

The School Trustees of the various districts
of Augusta county will meet at the following
Glines ana places to appoint and contract
with teachers for the session of loi Iq17V
scn"ols will begin as indicated below:
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-06-29

ID EPoRT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
IL STAUNTON NATIONAL BANK AT
STAUNTON, IN THE STATE OF VIRGIN
la, AT THE CLOSE OF BUSIN ESS, J N f.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-06-29

is spirit of white country for white
people, pervading this entire nation
just as there is In Africa spirit of the
same kind for black people, but the
Jim Crow law is out fractional part
of it. The Jim Crow law is the same
which naturally forces the negro into
negro churches and schools, and into
certain communities in the cities and
towns. In the open and wide world
each can pick his locality, but in the
crowded compartments of a car he
cannot, hence the races have been sep
arated. If the negroes were rulers in
this country We doubt whether any
white person would be permitted so
much as to live in it. We know they
would not be treated with anything
like the consideration the negroes re
ceive. But for the teachings, exam
pie, training, precept and kindly care
by the whites, the negroes here would
be as degraded and as savage as they
are in the African jungle. There they
have lived since the creation of the
world and yet they have never grown
far above the chimpanzee. They have
never learned to wear clothes, raise
crops, build houses, forge even imple-
ments of war, save of the crudest sort.
There their native genius has had I'M
disputed sway for maybe million
years, and yet it amounts to little
more than that of the beast of the field. |
Look at VIM. f. Shepherd. the mis-
siOnary to Africa, and then at the pho.
tOgraphs of groups of Africans be pre-
sents, and see the difference between
the negroes of this country and that.
The only negroes worth name are
hose that have been cared for by the
whites; taken first into slavery and
hen freed after they had been clviliz.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-27

Vaughan, springing out of bed "Come
around to the side door and I'll let you
In"
while he dressed and packed his bag,
Will made coffee, under his directions, on
the little oil stove and set out lunch.
They ate hurriedly and were off before
the intense heat of the Nevada summer
should hinder their rapid advance.
1t was bright morning, the air was
crystal clear. Distance there was none.
From the mountain, over the valley,
everything was near. distinct. There were
no mysteries. no complexities. Life seemed
more livable, duty simply going straight
onward
docs she know I'm coming?" asked
Vaughan as they drew up before the door.
'She didn't when / came away" said
Will. Perhaps they've told her. There's
Min, now
Miss Hollaway had appeared at the win
dow. She met them at the door, accom-
panied by the two little girls.
so good Of you to GOMEZ she said,
pressing Vaughan's hand. "Yes, she
knows You can go right up"
Mary was lying on q couch between the
windows, every shutter open to catch
what air there might be stirring. She was
pale and worn. but her face frightened
as she saw Clement and when he knelt
beside the couch and put his arms around
her. the color came flooding back into
her thin cheeks.
| Frank, who had been sitting by the
window, arose and stood over them, GU
/ rious and thoughtful.
| Il really believe it was you that she
wanted. Glenn" he said at length. IF you
were any one else"
| "Oh, | don't count interrupted Glenn
ent quickly. What are you giving herr?
Frank named some remedies obtained
from the doctor at Battle Mountain, who
mad driven out twice to see her.
All wrong said Clement. Now,
have something in my bag-where is my
pagg Minnie brought it. "A glass OF
water and a spoon, please. Thank you.'
he poured few drops from a vial into
the glass and himself administered the
nrst dose. You'll be glad some day thai
studied medicine" he said to Mary.
Yes, DOCTOR" she returned haNbily an6
nestied down among her pillows. Isl
mere by me and tell me everything"
Clement drew low seat beside the
couch, took one of the worn. white hands
In MS magnetic brown ones and began tt
talk, OF the pleasant experiences he hat
had, making them sound even pleasanter
Frank and Minnie left the room. A
breeze came up and shook the curtain
fell, her breathing grew deeper. more
soltiy opened the door and whispered
"Dlnnerl' Clement frowned She hastily
WitndreW and closed II again.
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| they were SO dead set on the game they
never knew what hit them"
wonderful, isn't it," cried Vaughan
His race still wore its rapt expression.
Big thing" said Jack There was q
WistIui tone in his voice. Jack was sixty
ms last birthday. Life was taking on q
dfnerent aspect to him fromS what it wore
Wnen ne was in his prime. He had tried
some Things, had seen others tried, know
now worthless they al. were. He would
IKE 20 get hold of something different
sonetning that would stay with man
Wheh ne came to-what Charley Dayen-
port came to the other day.
He stood up slowly. The bulk of him, the
power of him under the light,
|. What have 1 to give such a man?''
thought Vaughan. Must you go?' he
asked boyishly.
! must get back, replied Jack absent
nindedly. At the door he turned. Say.
mere ore thing you'd orter look into,
ne said, coming back. "Cussin' Dicks a.
ioaiin round there to the Widder McClin-
locks altogether too long for his own
Sood. IeH him to go long home and mind
his business"
Where is his home?a
don't mean home, that's East. Out
at Wellman's ranch. He's been actin as
he's fresh. Dicks too good Teller to
be roped in by that McClintock crowd
He might not listen to me- said
Vaughan doubtfuliy.
Make him. That's part of the stunt
looRip aft6r the lost, strayed and stolen,
amt it?" queried Jack.
Assuredly," said Vaughan, smiling.
JACK had certainly come into the
game"
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The afternoon wore on. The sleeper had
not stirred.
AT last her lips began to move and
pucker like those of a hungry child. The
watcher gently laid down her hand and
went to prepare bowl of broth.
You'll do, now" he said. when she
had greedily swallowed the last mouthful
But you-' began Minnie, who had fol-
lowed him into the room. He shook his
head at her.
Presently he joined her in the hall. 'I'll
eat everything you have in the house,
now he said joyously. Bring it on"
He was up at dawn and off for a gallop
on Black Birdie and the next day Will
drove him back to Eureka.
Mary drew him down to her, when he
said good-by, and detained him an in
stant.
Clement" she said softly, "have you
heard anything from Delia?''
He gently withdrew himself from her.
Nothing definite he answered, flushing.
"Oh, she wrote, Them said Mary in q
relieved tone.
She wrote my name on the outside OF
the envelope in which my letter to her
was incloscd''
She caught his hand "Unopened?"
Unopened
"Oh, Clement"
Come, come called Frank, and she let
him go.
When the two travellers reached the
church they found a slip of paper tucked
under the study door. On it was scrawleds
Come to Mrs. McClintoclSs and marry a
couple"
Wen have supper FIRST decided
Vaughan. Minnie had packed for them a
generous basket VIII brought it in and
by the light of the lamp they spread out
the goodies.
They'll think you amt COMM said
VIII, biting into a sandwich. 'I'd hate to
have you lose fee
"a man must eat" replied Clement, at
tacking a raspberry tart. He had forgot
the fast at Galena
Hunger appeased. they started, Will to
go to his room. Clement to the boarding
house. Before they separated at the cor
ner the scraping of q fiddle and the
stamp of heavy feet upon a wooden floor
came over to them through the open
windows opposite, then an outbreak of
harsh, hilarious voices
They've started in,'' said Will Per
haps they've found some one else to do
it,
III stop and see," said Vaughan. He
took the narrow footpath up to the house
and Will went on.
1t was some time bfore any one an
swered the rap at the door. At last the
widow herself responded. She was in holi-
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-27
CHAPTER XII.

Jack and Mat Come into the Came"
''We'll shake him, outside whispered
Dick. But Addison dropped off voluntar-
lily at the door. muttering as he zigzagged
down the street. Good fellers, both of
EN-, but too damn rapid for me. 1 have
to so slow
''The wilder had cleared the dining
room and set the table for breakfast, but
she graciously permitted the late oomers
to occupy place at one end. Her sister
waited on them. She was, If possible.
more unattractive than the widder.''
When she had supplied their needs she
drew a chair beside Dick. 1.-The widder''
took the other side of him. They quite
ignored the parson. The disabled man
must not think of going back to the
ranch, they said. He had been acting as
foreman for Shed Wellman. They would
take care Of him until he was in shape.
the very best care in the world.
How can he endure those creatures 80
thought Vaughan.
He hurried through supper and returned
to his quiet study there to review the
occurrences of the day. choosing what he
would to think over, letting what he
would sink into oblivion. Among the
things he chose to forget were the funeral
e'AA N4C NiS4OOdlSa SuOulQeT ana the
clearinghouse. On the other hand he
dwelt lingeringly and with the same com
Portable sensation he had experienced
when with her upon his confidence with
Katharine
Among other devices for running the
machine, Vaughans predecessor had had
number of small cards printed and
tackled on the front of each pew stating
This Church Depends For Its Suppory
Upon Voluntary Contributions"
Whenever the incumbent saw this
statement he was reminded of a dos
he once owned, which used to nudge him
and then sit up and beg. The trick
availed with the dog. 1t had not beer
worth much to the church. Apart from
Jacks collection the night he served a,
'deaking' and the money Bill had gath.
cred in his hat the day of Charley Daven.
ports funeral, the gross receipts had beer
small. The young preacher lost no sleer
over this condition of affairs. The ex.
pense of running the church was slight
for his own living he demanded very little
Until winter should bring the added cos
of fuel and lights, they would worry along
SO he reasoned
Not so Jack Perry and Mat Kyle. The,
conferred, long and earnestly, one even,
ing at the saloon.
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lay attire and so much the more dreadful
for that, Vaughan decided
I'VE calclated you want comm" she
said with an independent fling, so he
started for another parson.''
Who was he, Vaughan wondered. Who
was the poor. besotted fool who could SO
far forget himself as 10 marry either one
of these women!
The sister was the bride, it seemed. In
addition to her other finery she wore q
wisp of veil dropping Enthusiastically over
one ear.
The room was full of men and women
miners, workers in the mill or at the fur
mace, a coarse, brutal lot. All of the men
were smoking. Men and women alike had
been drinking.
"There he comes.' shouted the bride.
The rest took up the cry,and there en-
! tered Dick, the bandage still over his
| shoulder. He was followed by Haver-
ford the Episcopal minister whom Vau-
! CHAN had met on the hill. Dick went
obedently to his bride. Haverford stood
with his bag, looking for place in which
to robe. Finally he spied Vaughan.
"Ah, you came,' he said in a relieved
tone. You will, of course, perform the
ceremony
/ II am not anxious to-" Vaughan re-
turned gloomily. 1T ought not to be al
lowed
II don't see how any one is going to
prevent it, said Haverfo-sd, glancing a,
the formidable array of witnesses
Here Dick prompted by the bride
crossed to them.
What are you waiting for?" he de-
manded
Can this be you, Dick?" asked vau,
CHAN reproachfully.
That's who it is, returned the COW
| boy, with string of oaths establishing
his identity beyond question. The com-
pany applauded. The bride gggled.
Very we'll, stand up there" said
Vaughan stiffiy. and the pair obeyed.
! The ceremony proceeded. Except for &
dazed, far-away look in his eyes, the un
lucky bridegroom seemed quite himsell
and conscious of what he was doing. Ht
responded promptly, did as he was told.
i 1t was the bride who showed signs Of
| more than ordinary stimulation. She hat
| fortified herself for the event, and with
| her exuberant delight over her capture
| appeared grotesque bacchante. with al
of the abandon and none of the grace tina
makes such a figure tolerable. She
pranced. she bridled, she turned this way
and that. cast sidelong glances at the
bridegroom, whose eyes kept their dazed
far-away look, and when it came hel
| thou have this man to be thy welded
husband?" she threw her arms arounc
the victims neck, shouting, by gosh,
will. Dckl'
The ritual fell from the parEaa's hards
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CHAPTER XII.
An unluoky aridearoon1.

An unIucky Bridegroom.
Vaughan meant to keep his word and
see what could be done about extrieat-
ing Dick, but was prevented. Before he
was out of bed the next morning there
came a tap at the window. Will Dover
had driven down from Galena the previ-
Gus day, arriving too late to call that
night. Minnie Hollaway had sent him.
Mrs. Henley was ill., worn out" Minnie
said. Frank was discouraged about her
and Minnie had decided TO send for the
parson.
VIII spoke as if he were already one of
est"
We decided he said-the pride. the
proprietorship Of that "we"-''that If you
could drive back with me, just for day
or so, 'twould do her heap Of good"
I'll be ready Immediately" replied
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1r""'in"-@ N.xs SUNDAY
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