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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-07-24
REDUCED RATES.
SOUTHERN RY. WILL GIVE
VERY Low RATES.

SPECIAL EVENTS FOR WHICH THE
SOUTHERN RY. WILL GIVE
VERY Low RATES.
The Southern Railway has authoriz-
ed greatly reduced rates ON account of
the following named special occasions:
SUMMER SCHOOL OF THE SOUTH,
Knoxville, Tenn, June % to July 81,
1908; dates of sale June q, %, %, q,
2S, July 4, 3, II and 10; return limit Is
days from, but not including, date of
sale. ct
SUMMER SCHOOL,
Athens, Ga, June 70 to July 81, 1908;
dates of sale June 27, %, %, July 4, 6,
II and IS; final return limit Is days
from, but not including, date of sale.
may % ct
Low WEEKEND ROUND TRIP FARES.
Effective May 80, 1908, and continu-
ing each Saturday and Sunday there
after to and including Oct. 4, Southern
Ry. announces he sale of low rate
weekend tickets for the round trip,
Washington and Alexandria to Somer-
set, Warrenton, HarrisOnburg, Blue
mont and intermediate points, and
from these stations to Alexandria and
Washington, limited returning until
Monday following date of sale. IS Am
SUMMER TOURIST FARES.
The Southern Ry. announces, effec-
tive June l, 1908, the resumption of
sale of summer tourist excursion tick
cts to points in Virginia, North and
South Carolina, Tennessee, ETC., and
return. These tickets will be on sale
daily until Sept. 80, final return limit
Oct 81, 1908, unless otherwise specifi-
ed. For further information apply to
nearest coupon ticket agent Southern
Railway. 6 ) Am
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-07-24
Getting Ready for the Flyers.

Kisseme, Fla, July 2O.-Though no
one in this town has ever seen an air
ship, Mayor I. NJ. Murphy has prep
AIRED an ordinance with $500 fine for
overspeeding them, and for the pur-
towns jurisdiction proclaimed over 25
miles OF air straight up. Section two
of the ordinance as drawn fixes a 500
tax on all dirigibles and section three
provides for the purchase of aeroplanes
in which the town marshal will chase
offenders.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-07-24
The Remedy that Does.

''Dr. Kings New Discovery is the
remedy that does the healing Others
promise, but fail to perform, says Mrs.
E. r. Pierson of Auburn Centre, Pa.
"It is curing me of throat and lung
trouble of long standing, that Other
treatments relieved only temporarily,
New Discovery is doing me so much
good that feel confident its continued
use for reasonable length of time will
restore me to perfect health" This re.
nowned cough and cold remedy and
throat and lung healer is sold at E. F.
Hughes drug store. soc and 81. Trial
bottle free.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-07-24

Mrs. Lucy Shifflett, wife of Samuel
Shifflett, was drowned in the Shenan-
doah river Saturday night near Yancey,
Rockingham county. Mrs. Shitflett
had rowed across the river to bring
across a passenger. Returning the boat
sprang aleak and sank. Isaac ludlow,
the only other occupant, managed to
reach the shore, after desperate at
tempt to save the woman
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-07-24
Local Market Report.
Staunton, JnlY %, 1908

Baltimore Cattle M arket.
Baltimore July 20.
CattIe-Eeceipts for the week we've 79l
head, against 1873 last week. rs carloads
on sale today and market generally 10c
to l5c lower.
Qn0te-Steers. fair to prime S4.50a7 90;
Others So. s0a4 25; hefers, 80 50a5. So
COWS, si.5Oa4 so; bulls, SO OOa4 80; fresh
cows, s20a55 per head
H0gs-Receipts for the week 10, 0iO Fair
supply to ay and market finn q iOte:
Westerns 81 40a7 80; from ether points
Sheep and Lambs-Receipts for the
! week 1850. Fair supply today and
market tirmer Quote sheep, .sOa4 %;
lambs, "a OOa7 90
Calves Receipts for the week all head
Fair supply today. Quote: Common to
best SO 5Oa7 90
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-07-24
Local Notes of Interest.

In another column will be found the
1858 announcement of the Dunsmore
Business College. This ''old reliableo
institution has done as much for the
business education of young men and
women as any other of its kind in the
United States. 1t graduates have no
trouble in securing lucrative positions,
and applications are always in the
hands of its president for bookkeepers
and stenographers before graduation
Many of its graduates are holding high
salaried positions under the govern
ment. If you are interested write for
catalogue and testimonials.
The Virginia Military Institute also
makes its annual announcement today.
p. A. Patterson is giving lessons in
dancing. He can be found at O'Don-
nell's boarding house, 42l East Kalor-
anna street.
For Hammocks and other summer
requisites see Caldwell-Sites Co.
A thoroughbred Holster bull is offer
ed for sale in another column. See d..
o. Hanger at "Willoughby," near the
city.
Bryan and Kern Club at Lexington.
A Bryan and Kern club was organ
lied in Lexington Saturday afternoon,
the first in Virginia.
+. Southland Shields was elected
chairman and William r. Kennedy,
secretary. Greenlee ID. Letcher alter
nate delegate to the Denver convention,
addressed the meeting. The club starts
out under enthusiastic conditions. 1t
will be recalled that the first students
Bryan club in Virginia was organized
at Washington and Lee University in
May last.
Tammany Brave to Speak Here.
Richmond News-Leader: A letter has
been received in this city from Daniel
F. Cohalan of New York, one of the
best known members of the Democracy
of the city of New York. saying that
he will come to Virginia this fall and
make one or two speeches in behalf of
Bryan and Kern. Mr.. Cohalan is a
great friend of Congressman Hal ID.
Flood, of the Tenth district, and it is
expected that he will make his first ap
pearance in the city of Staunton. Mr.
Cohalan was chairman of the Empire
State delegation at the Denver conven
ton.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-07-24
LaceS and Embr0iderieS.

has just received new shipment of
laces and embroideries, ladies' collars
pillow tops, towels end table linens.
DAVIS & HOLT,
Is n. Augusta Street.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-07-24
LOST.

White and orange English setter
bitch. My name on collar. Liberal
reward if returned to DR.. George A.
SprinlIel, Jr.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-07-24

COL. WATTERSON ON RETURN OF PROS
PERITY-SAYS FINANCIERS ARE
GOING ABROAD TO SPEND THEIR
ILL-GOTTEN GAINS,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-06-19

of New York. who are presenting
similar fountains to different cities in
the United States.
The housewaIming Of the Portland
Commercial Club In its new eight
story steel home, which was held last
Friday night. brought together q. large
and enthusiastic body of prominent
citizens, and it was probably the hap
piest event that has occurred in this
city since the Lewis g. Calrk Exposi-
tion.
The daily rose show in the lobby
of the Chamber of Commerce drew
thousands of visitors, while at the
Commercial Club huge quantities Of
perfect blooms were furnished each day
by different members of the Club for
the decorations of the rooms. Oregon
City has occupied the center of the
stage during the last week with an
especially successful Rose Show and
Carnival.
Secretary Q. II. Marsh, of the Pen.
dleton Commercial Association is
enthusiastic over the future of his
CITY and Umatilla county, and advises
that his soliciting committee will not
cease their efforts until they have
secured $4,000 to give publicity to the
resources and advantages of the
county.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-06-19
OREGON IS ENJOYING
FINE FRUITS AND CROPS
Portland Commercial Club Dedi-
Gates Their New S-Story
Building.

Portland, Ore, June IS, 1908
While cyclones and floods are visiting
the south, east and middle west, and
the rising waters are destroying mill.
ions of dollars worth of farm and
city property, Oregon is enjoy ing
beautiful weather. delicious fruit,
and looking forward with the conf
denoe inspired by assured crops this
fall.
Portland lumbermen will meet Mon
day night at the Commercial Club and
arranged for big excursion to Coos
Bay. Considerations viii be held at
Marshfield, Jane 90 and Bandon on
the cath.
On June cath Portland business men
were the guests of Eugene. A special
train left for the university town at
7 in the morning aud the party par
ticipsted in the opening of the new
depot there. attended the commen.
cement exercises at the University
and were entertained by the Eugene
Commercial Club
The Oregon Humane Society has
installed nine ornamental drinking
fountains at various points through.
out the city. In addition to the regu-
latiou drinking cup, places are provided
for dogs and horses. Eight of these
fountains were presented by citizens
of Portland, while the ninth is the
gift Of the National Human Society
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-06-19
Philande Chase Knox.

Born In Brownsville, Pa, May g.,
1858. Graduated from Mount Union
college in 1879 and admitted to the bar
in 1875, Assistant United States dis.
triot Attorney OF Pennsylvania in 1876
Formed law partnership with James
IL. Reed of Pittsburg in 1877, De-
clined public office and continued the
practice OF law from 1877 to 1890. Be-
came attorney general in President
McKinleys cabinet in 1901. Sue
oeoded Mathew s, Quay in the United
States sev0'o in 1904 Indorsed for
uresid,u, t h. Pennsylvania Repub.
licAu conN ut,on in 1907.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-06-19
CASE AFTER CASE
Plenty Moro Like This In Grants
Pass.

Sc rso ., Pas . N
tell " a.o.t Dotu's h I..S.
Man an = zen N b.
state vnt txpeIi ne. .. ia
Ca OF It hat ttr .. 4
merit van be- lad than sI,. i-
meutY
J. Al Jones n. Fift ST uMt.
PAS. Ore, lays: II haN. t,.Aon
Doan's Kidney Pills and am gald to
state that they have helped me greatly.
For some time have been suffering
from symptoms of kidney trouble,
such ~ An irregular action Of the
kidneys ssoretions and pains through
the small OF my back. The many re-
medies tried failed to give me- the
least relief until l procured Dosn $
Kideny Pills at Clemens drug store.
The pains and aches left me. the Kid.
ney action was made normal aud my
health greatly benefited. gladly
recommend remedy containing such
good qualities as Doans Kidney
Pills. For sale by all Dealers.
Price 80 cents. Foster -Milburn Co..
Buffalo. New York, sole agents for
the United States Remember the
nsme-Doan's-and tAke..no other.
6.i9 st
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-06-19
PROHIBITION In JOSEPHINE
Is LEGALLY DECLARED
A Special Session OF County
Court Reviewed Canvass of
Election r eturns.

At a special session of the county
court last Friday, the official can.
vass of the late general election was
reviewed and it was declared accord
ing TO the returns prohibition had
carried. In accordance with the legal
formsilty prohibition was declared
and IL was ordered that the sale of all
alcoholic beverages be prohibited ex.
cept in accordance with the law
which provides that drug stores may
sell on the prescription of physician.
for medicinal purposes. 1t was also
ordered that prohibition shall go Into
effect on the iirst day OF July, 1908.
1t WAS expected that q represent ii We
of the bridge company to whom the
contract for the construction Of new
bridge across Rogue River to replace
the present one, would be present.
message from the company desinated
Tuesday OF this week as the time when
one Of these men would be here. A
later message set July.
The action Of the bridge company is
construed by the county court to mean
that the company do not intend 20 be-
gin the work, for fear OF injunction
against its construction. As remedy
District Attorney Resmes is quoted as
having given the opinion county war.
rants might be guaranteed by some in
demnity company. But the bridge
people evidently have cold feet, and
the county will have to resdvertise
for bids
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-06-19
Excursion r ates.

Special rates are applicable to thl
following meetings, full information
to be had by applying at the depot;
Northwest, Conference Young
Womens Christian Association, Seal
side Oregon. June 10th to Goth.
Commencement exercises. State
Normal School. Monmouth, Ore,
June Goth to 23d.
Midsummer Meeting, Horticultural
Association OF Oregon, The Dalles,
Ore, June 30th to July Cd.
Annual Campmeeting, Oregon, State
Holiness Association, Portland, Ore.
goD, July 10 to 81.
Annual Campmeeting, Church Of
God, Woodburn, June 18th TO 2lst.
Annual Reunion Oregon Pioneers
Association, Grand Encampment, To-.
dian War Veterans, Portland, Ore
gon, June Sth to 18th.
R. K. MONTGOMERY,
6-6 1t Agent
Mrs. II. S. Woodcock returned from
visit at Portland Sunday and left
the same day for her home at Kerbv'
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-06-19

We make speciality Of Friendship,
Engagement and Wedding Rings at
Letohor's. 5.l5 At
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-06-19
Joseph q. Cannon.

Born at Guilford, N. c.. May Z,
1886, of Quaker parentage. Reared on
farm in Illinois and educated in
the country schools Of that state,
Admitted to the bar aud began the
practice of law at Danville. Ill.
State y attorney of Vermillion
county, Ill. from 1861 to 1868.
Elected to congress in 1879 and has
served continuously since with the
exception of one term. Speaker of the
Fifty eighth, Fifty ninth aud Six.
tieth congresses. Permanent chair
man of the Republican national con.
yention of 1904.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-06-19
Robert Marion La Toilette.

Born In Primrose, Wis. June IA,
1866. Graduated from University of
Wisconsin in 1879 and admitted to bar
in 1880. District attorney of Dane
county from 1884. Representative of
the Third congressional distarict Of
Wisconsin from 1SS5.9l. Elected
governor Of Wisconsin in 1901 and
twice reelected. Led movement for
nomination of all candidates by direct
vote. Secured law for the state
control of railroad rates within its
borders. Elected United States sena-
tor, January 20. 1905.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-06-19
TO HAVE HEADQUARTERS
AT GRANTS PASS
Gilman Bed Rock Mining Com
pany Will Soon Be Ready
for Operations.

On the 28th of last month the board
Of directors of the Gilman Bed Rock
Mining Co. held its regular meeting
at Sacramento, CAL, at which meet
ing 1t was decided to move the head
quarters and offices to Grants Pass,
and the following report of that
meeting has been mailed to all stock
holders in accordance with the pro-
visions Of the constitution.
The office of the company will be
on West G street with Herzinger and
Mitchell. Following is the secretary 8
statement refereed to above: The reg
ular monthly meeting OF the board OF
directors was held May 2Sth, and the
stock holders who we're not present
are hereby advised of the proceedings
of the meeting. This in accordance
with with the policy of our company,
which policy will be continued in the
future and You will be advised of the
proceedings Of each and every meeting
of our board of directors.
There were present at the meeting ::
L. f. Gilman, r. F. Wendover and
Chas. Miller Ia msjority-the other
two members of the board of directors
being at present in Oregon
Mr.. Gilman, having returned to
Sacramento, reported progress on the
work of building scows, etc, at
Grants Pass; the scows being now
entirely completed, except for the
oaulking, which work will be accom-
plished within the next few days.
Here at Sacramento the work on the
machine is being prosecuted and will
be completed on schedule time and
unless something unforeseen should
deter, the machine will be com
plete and ready for shipment to Grants
Pass within the next three weeks.
By July LIST we expect all to be in
readiness to start for our field of
initial operation about 40 miles be-
low Grants Pass in Rogue River.
There has been a sufficient number
of shares sold to warrant the assertion
that it will actually be in operation by
July 18th, we having only, as near as
now can be estimated, about $500
more to raise through the sale Of
stock to bring our enterprise and
efforts TO successful conclusion, and
the stock at tnis stage is going in a
manner so satisfactory as to assure
you all that the money will be forth
coming to meet all outstandings.
. We wish to advise every stockholder
that il he can make il convenie t, he
is cordially invited to meet with us
sdd attend our board of directors
meetings, which are held on the last
Thursday of each month and from now
on our meetings will be held in the
flee Of the company at Grants Pass,
Oregon.
After June 9th, address all commu-
nicstions to Gilman Bed Rock Min.
ing Co., Grants Pass. Oregon.
President Gilman of the com psny
returned Monday night from Sacrs-
mento, where he had been looking
after the construction of the machine
in addition to office business. He
was accompanied by X. +, Wendover,
tn e secretary and treasurer and Mrs.
Wendover who will make their per-
manent home in Grants Pass.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-06-19
Fresh Vegetables Daily
Fancy Creamery Butter
FRUITDALE.

+. A. Clements has put up the
name of his farm-Oakdale, on one Of
the large oak trees in front OF his
gate. Mr.. Clements has fine thrifty
looking place and the pame chosen
is very appropriate.
Step ladders for fruit picking at
Hair. Riddles.
The Fruitdale Telephone Co. ., is hard
at work. The poles are up and the
wire is nearly all stretched. The
work Of installing will soon be COM
pleted and the connections made.
Then things will move livelier than
ever in truitdale,
Last Sunday after Sunday school.
Brother HollinRswortb ..of the Grants
Pass Christian church preached for Us
His subject WAS "Christ is All, -
and his sermon was very helpful and
we'll worth hearing.
Closing Out our stock of Top and
Open Buggies, regardless Of cost.
Hair. Riddle Hdw. Co.
The annual school meeting was held
at the school house last Monday even
ing. G.. A. Hamilton was elected di-
rector for q term Of three years and
w. II. Kincaid for term of one year
to fill the vacancy caused by Geo.
Writer'S moving away. Robert Huck
was re.electeI for district clerk.
II your land needs irrigation, lei
Hair-Riddle Hardware Co. show you
how you can irrigate it.
II was decided to make a few im-
provements on the school house to
make the room more comfortable for
the coming year. A motion was
made and carried to have nine months
school this next year School Will
close on Friday. June TO- Mrs
Swaoker is an excellent teacher and
the pupils have made fine progress
during the past year. We hope to
have Mrs, Swaoker back sgrin next
year.
Corn Cutlivators-the kind that
works both sides of the row at once
at Hair. Riddles.
All are anticipating having very
pleasant and profitable time at the
orchard meeting to be held ON Satur.
day afternoon, June 30 at Riverside
Fruit Farm, belonging to G. A. Ham
ilton and at Elerslee Fruit Farm, be.
longing to Prof Il. X. Turner. A
large crowd is expected,
Mrs. NJ. r. Sturtevant of Grants
Pass is visiting her two daughters
here in Fruitdale this week. Mr..
Sturtevsnt has gone to Illinois ON
business
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-06-19
Mentioned ior Second PIa CO.

Charlie. W. Fairbanks, vice-ptesi.
dent Of q, United States. Jonathan
p, Dolliver. United States senator
from Iowa.
Elmer J Burkett, United States
senator from Nebraska.
James $, Sherman of Utica, N. Y,
representative in congress.
George b, Cortelyou of.New York,
secretary of the United States treas.
ury,
John Franklin Fort, governor Of
New Jersey.
Franklin Murphy, former governor
OF New Jersey.
CURTIS Guild Jr, governor OF
Massachusetts,,
John Hays Hammond OF Massa
chusetts, expert mining engineer.
Corn Cultivator-the kind that
works both sides Of the row st once
At Hair Riddles
Mrs. Ed Barron Of Ashland is visit.
ing Mrs. Vivian Mccarthy OF this
city.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-06-19
Charles Warren Fairba nks.

Born in Onion county, Ohio, May
IL. 1852. Graduated from Ono
Wesleyan university in 1872. Admit
ted to the bar and began the practice
of law in indianapolis in 1874. Re.
publican caucus nominee for United
States senator in 1893, but defeated.
Temporary chairman Of the kepuLli-
can national convention at st. Louis
in 1896. Member of the British
American Joint High commission in
1893. Elected United States senator
from Indiana in 1897, aud reelected in
1908. Elected vice.president of the
United States in 1904.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-06-19
Charles Evans II ughes.

Born in Glenn Falls, n. Y,
April II, 1862. Graduated from
Brown university iu 1881 and from
Columbia Law school in 1884. Prac'
ticed law In New York City from 1884
TO 1891 and from 1903 TO 1905. Pro
lessor of law and special lecturer al
Cornell university from 1891 to 1895.
Counsel for the Armstrong Insurance
committee in 1905 and 1906. Special
assistant to United States Attorney
General in coal investigation OF 1906
Declined Republican nomination fol
mayor of New York City in 1905
Nominated for governor by the repub
lioans il 1906 aud elected.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-06-19
VILLA IN Howard Taft.

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Septem-
Der 10, 1857. Graduated from Yale
In 1873, and from the Cincinnati Col
lege of law in 1850. Appointed as.
sistant prosecuting attorney Of Hamil.
ton county, Ohio, IN 1880. Appointed
Judge of the superior court Of Cincin.
natl in 1887. Appointed solicitor
general Of the United States in 1890
Appointed United States Judge fol
the Sixth judicial circuit in 1892
Appointed first civil governor of thu
Philippines under American rule il
1901. Succeeded Elihu Root as secre
tary of war IN 1904
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-06-19
THUMB NAIL SKETCHES
OF THE CANDIDATES

Following are brief sketches OF some
Of the republican candidates as taken
from Sundays Portland Journal
which will be of general interest at
this time:
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-10-22

would be, of great benefit to all the
people of the state, except the poll
ticians. He cited number of planks
that the republicans had put in their
platforms in this state two years ago
that pledged the members of the
Legislature to enact them into law
but they we're turned lown. He took
exceptions to the statement made by
Senator Hepburn that "the people
do rule" and said that it was a
minority instead of the majority that
rule. He stated that without a di'
rect primary few of the politicians
could get together and formulate
slate and instead of the people gett'
ing what they wanted the few poll
ticians controlled and the wishes Of
a majority we're turned down, fire.
quently in their own party.