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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-03-19
GRANTS HIGHER RATE.
DECISION OF CORPORATION COMMITS
SION FAVORS RAILROADS-TWO
AND HALF CENTS NAMED.


AND HALF CENTS NAMED.
Richmond, Va, March 16.-An opin-
ion was handed down by the corpora
ton, commission this morning in which
the Norfolk and Western, Chesapeake
and Ohio, Atlantic Coast Line, South
era, and Seaboard railroads are given a
maximum passenger rate of p cents
fiat, without any reference to 1,OOO-mile
tickets.
The order in the case fixing time
for the operation of the rates has not
been entered. The opinion was writ
ten by Judge Prentiss, the chairman,
and is cOncurled in by Commissioner
Willard.
Judge Rhea, member of the conf
mission, enters vigorous dissent, hold
ing that it has not been shown that the
2-cent rate is unjust and unfair, and
that certainly no increase should be
allowed by the commission until the
reads give some assurance that mileage
books are to be offered the general pub
lio
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-03-19
Valley Home Seminary Burned.

The Valley Home Seminary, near
Fishersville, was visited by fire Tues
day and the dwelling was totally de-
stroyed, entailing a loss of between
$4,000 and $4,000. The seminary was
not open this year, but the residence
was occupied by Messrs. f. S. and L..
z. Young and family. The loss is par
TALLY covered by insurance. This school
was established about Is years ago by
Miss l.. J. Gibson, and up to the time
of her death several years ago, con-
Quoted it most successfully.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-03-19
DEATHS DURING THE WEEK
MRS. DAVID RUNKLE.

The funeral of Mrs. David kunkle,
took place on the 18th inst, from the
Mennonite church near Madrid, Va.
The deceased departed this life at the
University Hospital, Charlottesville,
Va, to which she had been taken for a
second time with but little hope OF her
recovery. She leaves Ave daughters,
viz: Mrs. Minnie Philips, Emma
Strough, Sallie Moher, Rena Alexan-
der Bessie Garber, and two sons, John
and William: three sisters, Mrs Rosen,
Mrs. Lyle and Miss Jane Wiseman,.
and three brothers, Robert, jeremiah
and Baxter Wiseman.
The funeral service was conducted
by Rev. s. l.. Keller, pastor of Zion
st. James Lutheran church of which
she was a member for number of
years. The interment was by the side
of her husband who had preceded her
by nine years to the eternal world.
Mrs Runkle was kind neighbor and
a fond and devoted mother. She will
be missed and incurred by her many
relatives and friends. The large num-
Der who attended the last sad rites evil
dence the esteem in which she was held
in the community.
MR.. MICHAEL CROGHAN.
Mr.. Michael Creghan died at his
home in this city Tuesday night, after
a long and painful Illness Though a
great sufferer he attended to business
until few weeks ago. Mr.. Croghan
was one of the best known citizens of
Staunton, where he had been in bust
ness many years. He was a man OF
generous nature and had wide circle
Of friends. He was born here 40 years
ago, and was the son of Mrs. Ellen
Croghan, now living, and the late
Daniel Croghan. He is survived by
his wife, who was Miss Annie Carroll,
and by seven children. The latter are
Misses Mary, Josephine and Alice, and
Masters Michael, Carroll, CASTOR and
Charles. Three brothers, Messrs
Daniel, John and Edward Croghan,
also survive him. The funeral took
place Wednesday morning from st.
Francis Catholic church and was large
lv attended.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-03-19
Fatal Accident.

Mr.. w. l.. Greenwood, the telephone
lineman, who fell Monday from pole
while placing wire, died from his in
juries Wednesday afternoon at the
Kings Daughters Hospital, where he
was taken Immediately after the acct
dent. Mr.. Greenwood came here from
Richmond few months ago, and yes
terday morning his body was taken to
Manchester for burial. He leaves a
wife and two children. His mother,
sister and brother, who reside near
Richmond, were with him when the
end came.
John Armstrong Chaloner, on Tues
day, shot and killed man named
Gillard, tenant on his place in Abe
marie, who was beating his wife, and
who had gone to Chaloner's home for
protection. The coroner's jury exonor-
ated him.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-03-19
CANNON ADMITS CONFERENCE.
LEADER OF ANTI-SALOON LEAGUE RE-
PLIES TO RICHMOND JOURNAL
SAYS HE is ALWAYS WORKING
FOR LEAGUES INTEREST.

PLIES TO RICHMOND JOURNAL
SAYS HE is ALWAYS WORKING
FOR LEAGUES INTEREST.
Richmond, Va, March 13.-A poll
tical sensation was created here to-day
by an open letter OF Rev. James Can
non, jr., recognized as the head of the
Anti-Saloon League of Virginia, in
which DIR. Cannon admits in substance
the allegations that he saw Senator
Thomas 8. Martin, reputed to be the
leader Of the Democratic State organi-
cation, in Washington and discussed
with him the character of the leglsla-
tive committees report which was
made to the Anti-Saloon League con-
vention at Norfolk.
DR.. Cannon further states that the
fact he held the conference with Ssna-
tor Martin was not disclosed to either
the committee or the convention as a
whole.
This letter of DR.. Cannon's created
Juror in political circles, and will have
An important bearing upon the guber-
material situation.
The report Of the legislative commit
tee of the Anti-Saloon League came out
strongly for the continuance of the
policy of local option in fighting the
saloon in Virginia. The report was so
strong in advocating that principle
that it was really sensational in view
of the fact that 80 per cent of Virginia
is "dry, and many expected that the
league would declare for the final bat
tie on the saloon with a Statewide pro-
hibition campaign.
| Following this convention, the Rich
mond Evening Journal in an editorial
charged the Anti-Saloon League lead
ers and the State ''machins' leaders
with an '.unholy alliance in the in
tsrest of Judge Mana's candidacy for
governor.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-03-19
Rev. S. L. Keller of Waynesboro, was

Rev. S. L. Keller of Waynesboro, wa
among the visitors here this week.
Mr.. H. II. Harlow has qualified a
administrator of the late VIC. Fulcher
Mrs. Samuel Miller OF Lima, Ohio
is visiting her old home at Mt. Scion.
Mr.. Madison Dunlap of Zetta, who
has been sick, is much better
| Rev. ]. E. Booker filled the pulpit al
Thinking Spring last Sunday.
Mrs f. A. Lasley has returned from
visit to relatives in Roanoke.
Mr.. A. G Gordon was in Roanok {
this week on business.
See what Iseman has to say about
Court-day bargains.
Mrs. James Bumgardner, Jr., who
suffered partial stroke of paralysis
last Saturday, has slightly improved
each day SINCE the stroke. This will
be grateful news to her many friends
Mrs. Bumgardner is one of the most
loveable of women.
Miss Priscilla Evers died on Tuesday
at the home of her nephew, Mr.. Geo.
A. Brown, aged IS years, of pneumonia,
after short illness. The funeral took
place yesterday morning from the Sec
ond Presbyterian church, of which she
was a member. Two brothers, both
ministers survive her.
Mr.. Frank Dlehl, who had his right
arm and shoulder removed at the Uni
versity Hospital for cancer, several
weeks ago, is now able to walk around,
although his wound is healing slowly.
1t will be several weeks before he will
be able to come home.
Under an opinion handed down in
the Supreme Court of Appealsat Rich
mond last week, the estate of the late
J. Samuel McCue, former mayor of
Charlottesville, will have to pay the
costs of the trial of McCue for wife mur-
der, and the case has been hanging in
the courts since that time. The trial
cost upward of $1,000.
In LewisbuIg, w. Va. last week by
order of Judge w. r. Bennett of the
circuit court, on the petitions Of Daniel
O'Connell, the ST. Lawrence Boom &
Manufacturing Co. and the Iron Noun
tain & Greenbrier Railway were thrown
into the hands of receiver. Both con-
Germs are largely indebted to MIR. O'Con-
nell.
The Meadow River railroad is being
rapidly built from point on the Z. &
o. Ry. to Meadow river, distance of
about 30 miles. Already Is miles have
bsen graded and the ties placed. This
will develop large tract of timber and
eoal in the western part of Greenbrier
county. The company owns about
100, 900 acres.
Andrew Mclaughlin, Esq, of Max
welton, w. Va, has been on visit to
his son-in-law, Rev. J. B. Massie, pas
tor of Mossey Creek church. Whilst
in the county he looked over several
farms with view Of making a pur-
chase. Mr.. Mclaughlin is one Of the
wealthiest men of Greeubrier county.
He at one time owned the site of the
present prosperous town Of Marlinton.
He is a large cattle raiser, and has herds
of the best sheep.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-03-19
MAY AFFECT COAL AND COKE.


1t is believed here that the decision
of Judge Mcpherson in the Missouri
2-cent fare case will have hearing up
on similar case pending in w. Va.
The Coal and Coke Railroad, among
whose heavy stockholders are Senator
Stephen B. Elkins and former Senator
Henry G. Davis, has applied for writ
of madamus to prevent the Attorney
General and the prosecuting attorney
of Kanawha county from enforcing the
Two-cent Fare law against that rail
road, claiming that it is con6scatory.
The Mcpherson decision may have
an effect on all roads which are not
getting fair return upon the invest
ment, but will not affect roads that are
earning fair returns.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-03-19
Stover News.


of sadness in this community Sunday
morning when Mr.. ]. T. Hiner passed
away He had bsen sick about two
weeks with typhoid fever, and then
neuralgia struck his heart. He died
about half past seven o'clock. Mr..
Elmer was a good Christian man and
prosperous farmer, liked by everyone
and stood we'll in the community. He
leaves his wife, who was Miss Cora
Whitmore daughter of J. A. Whit
more, and three daughters, Misses
Lucy, Nellie and Annie; three sisters,
Mrs Lucy Crawford, Mrs. A. r. Gill
kerson, Miss Sallie Hiner, and his
mother who lives in Highland; also
one brother, Prof. Hiner of Kentucky.
The funeral was held at Union church
Tuesday, the services were conducted
Rev. ]. N. Vandeventer of Old Stone
church, assisted by Rev. J. M. Kline
of the Methodist church. His text was
Roman 18th chapter and 18th verse:
"And that, knowing the time, that
now it is high time to awake out Of
sleep; for now Is our salvation nearer
than when we believed"
The flowers were the most beautiful
ever seen here and were carried by
Dyke Shiplett and Briscoe Dudley.
The palI-bearers were Messrs r. HI.
Dudley, N. B. Raley, S. n. Kiracofe,
R. A. Shelton, Hardy Silling and
Warren Shiplett. Prof. James Clarke
of Mt. Scion, presided at the organ and
rendered some most appropriate music.
The funeral procession was the larg-
est seen here for some time, it being
about three-quarters of mile long.
The church was filled, and not near all
could get in. Among those from dis
lance attending the funeral were w.
A. Crawford, and H. G.. Eichelberger
and wife of Staunton, Mr.. Berlin OF
Bridgewater, Edward Wayland and
wife of Swoope, R. E. l.. Hiner and
family of Fishersville, and Newton
Craun and others of Messy Creek.
Mrs. Catherine Meyers died near
here last week after short illness.
The funeral was held at Parnassus
church conducted by Rev. J. M. Kline.
at Union church. She is
survived by one daughter, Mrs. Tom
Atkins, and one son, Andy, Of YOungs-
town, Ohio.
r. A. Shelton and j. l.. Smith went
to Dayton last week to purchase hymn
books for the church.
Mrs. Chas. Driver of this place, and
Miss Beulah Vance Of Ohio, spent a
week in Sangerville with relatives.
Robert Phillips and Miss Beulah
Collins spent Sunday in Sangervllle.
Mrs. Jennie Lightner of West View,
has returned home after spending q
few days with her mother, Mrs. Sarah
Dinkle.
James Whitmore is on =. tour in
Highland for his health.
Miss Alice Dryden who has been Wis
iting relatives in Staunton, will visit
Mrs. Ella Logan in Waynesboro.
Mrs. Bette Kiracofe has returned
home after spending some time with
her daughter, Mrs. Fred Driver, at
ktuart's Draft.
Rev. Douglas SHELTON Of Winchester,
is visiting his brother, R. A. SHELTON.
Mrs. ]. II. Ralston is visiting hel
daughters in Staunton.
Those ON the sick list are Mrs. S. M
Whitmore and daughter, Ida, improv
ing slowly. Joseph Snyder who was
paralyzed, is slowly improving. Mrs
Jacob Wickael is getting better. J. w
Shiplett has two children sick, and R
f. Borum was laid up some time.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-03-19
Grave Charge.

Frank Bragg is in Jail here to await
hearing on the charge Of dynamiting
the house of Mrs. Edna Murphy at
Craigsville. He was arrested Thursday
at Augusta Springs, and was brought
here for safe keeping. 1t is alleged that
Bragg placed dynamite under the house
Of Mrs. Murphy and family after they
had retired for night. It Ii said that
the Murphys detected the smell of the
burning fuse, and they barely escaped
with their lives before the house was
blown up.
Bragg had a hearing before Justice
Shuey at Craigsville Tuesday, but the
case was continued until the 23rd.
Sam1 McNeal, who was arrested as an
accomplice Of Bragg, will also have a
hearing on that date.
| The report that Col. H. J. Williams
Of Greenville, was totally blind is not
correct. The Colonel can walk about,
and seems as happy as ever.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-03-19
Famous Words of Famous People.

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Ernest Wade, who was tried in
Lynchburg last week charged with kill
ing his sisters sweetheart, Isaac Hig-
genbotham, was found guilty of MUIR
der in the first degree. 1t was thought
there would be hung jury As the evil
dence was all circumstantial. Wade's
sister May, who was to have married
the murdered man yesterday, was in
the courtroom when the verdict was
rendered, but she displayed net the
slightest emotion. There was NO de-
monStration on the part of spectators
Miss Wade denied on the stand this
morning that she had told Higgen-
botham that her brother intended to
kill him. Higgen botham in his dying
statement said she had told him so.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-03-19
DR.. II. R. Clemmer
Veterinary Surgeon,
Corner johnson and Lewis Streets.
Phones: G Gt5iss' SIS u.s..

az All calls promptly answered.
TOM MISSIONER'S OFFICE,
Staunton. Va. ., February 10th, 1909.
The Equity Life Associations Creditors
VS.
The Equity Life Association.
All persons interests in the above styled
chancery cause will TAKE NOTICE, that in
pursuance of decree of the Circuit Court
of Augusta county. entered Oct. 20. shall
at my Office in Staunton, Va. on
MARCH 26th, 1909,
proceed to take, state and settle the fol-
lowing accounts:
1. When the Equity Life Association
suspended business and who were its Of
fcers at that time;
@ The property. real ard personal,
which belonged to said Association at tn e
time it suspended business;
8. The debts of the association in the Or
der of their priority;
4. Any other matter deemed pertinent,
etc.
R. E R. NELSON.
Feb &c At Commr. in Chancery.
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-03-19
STRUCK OIL.

STRUCK OIL.
The population of Shinnston, a little
town Of 500 inhabitants, near Fairmont,
W. Va, has quadrupled in week.
The population today is 1000. This
phenomenal growth is due to the oil
excitement in that section. Since the
first well was brought in ten days ago,
four additional wells were struck and
are gushing from 45 to 100 barrels Of oil
per day. Locations for 50 other wells
were made during the past week.
The hotels are filled to oyerfiowing,
dwellings are being utilized as far as
possible as homes for the workers, while
many are compelled to work in tents.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-03-19
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-03-19
III. l.. Lang,
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StauntOn,
Addition Industrial Notes.

BIG LUMBER TRACT SOLD.
The Croft Lumber Company, COM
posed of Messrs. s. A. Kendall, ]. I.
Kendall and J. FL. Henderson, mem
bers of the Kendall Lumber Com pany,
and the Yough Manor Lumber Com
pany, OF Pittsburg, Pa; N. U. Bond, of
the Dubois & Bond Bros. Lumber
Company, of Garrett county, Mary
land; r. A. Ravenscroft, of the Raven
scroft Lumber and Manufacturing
Company, of Garrett county, Mary
land, and J. Gibson McIlvain, Hugh
McIlvain and Walter B. McIlvain,
lumbermen, Of Philadelphia, Pa, have
purchased 20, 900 acres Of timber land
near Pickins in Randolph county, w.
Va, extending back distance OF 20
miles, the greater part Of which is vir-
gin forest. 1t consists of white spruce,
hemlock and hardwood, and is estimat-
ed to cut It's, 100000 feet.
They have also let the contract for
the erection Of a double band mill of
the latest improved pattern, with a
daily capacity of $50, 900 feet. They ex-
pect to begin operations by August l.
This will make one Of the largest
lumber operations of the State
The West Virginia Pulp and Paper
Company at Luke, Md, has put in a
bid for the manufacture Of postal cards.
The present postal card factory is To-
Gated at Rumford Falls, Me-, where it
was removed by the contractor, Albert
Daggett, eight years ago. Previous to
that time it had been at Luke.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-03
MADMAN GETS ONE.
Beats the Favorite in Feature Event
at Latonia.

CINCINNATI, July 3.-Madman won
the fourth event, the feature at Latonia
yesterday, by half a length from Charlie
Eastman, the favorite. Tom Holland was
third. Joe Ross, the heavily played Sec
ond choice in the fifth race, was caught
in the barrier and left at the post DR.
Barley won the race easily from Sniff
with Greenbridge third. Summaries:
First race; six furlongs-Dextrine 1o7 CMc-
Gee) IL 10 l. won: fannie. 107 (Walsh,. 8 to 5,
second: Sinfran, 100 tAustlnl. 20 to 1, third.
Time LA 3-5. F. J. Mccarthy. Rush Mason,
Orlet, Snlong. Leamonce Woodnotch. Pyrho.
Mimic Harry Summerfeld. Odin, Goldemar and
Bald Hazard also ran.
Second race; five and one-half furlongs-Ban.
ives, 101 .Martinl, IL To l. won: Redeem, lO'
,Austin, II to ). second: Mae Henley, 1os Tap
linl IL to 10, third. Time, 1.07 10, Amanda
Lee Cantsel. Ora Dale, Eva Tanguay, Autumn
Rose and Pinkard also ran.
Third race; mile and an eghth-Quag los
/. second: Winning Star. 1O4 burns. to /,
third. Time, 1.a3 2-5. Mason ]. G. Core, Mos
COW Belle Listerine and Miss Crawford also ran.
Fourth race six MISUNDERSTANDING. By Crap
linl. : to ). Gon Charlie Eastman, III Lee, z
to g. second Tom Holland. % tBrannon), to !.
third Time liz 3-5. Palo Alto, Donna and
Hiram also ran.
Fifth race, mile and sixteenth-Dr. Barley.
IFS d4ee, 3 to L. Won; Sniff. lo2 tMartin), to
l. second: Greenbridge. 1O7 tCoburnl, To l,
third Time. l.45 rs. Font, Admonitor and St.
Aulaire ais, ran. Joe Rose left at post
lAnstin), to l, won; Belleview, liz lTaplin!,
third Time. 152 Carew, Alma Boy, Lille
Turner and Mamie Algol also ran
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-03
LOVER SHOOTS GIRL.
Frederick (Md.) Woman Seriously
Wounded by One Perkins.

FREDERICK, Md. June 3.-Eisie Gilbert,
aged about twenty-four years. who came
to Frederick from the country near Ceres
Vile, was shot and seriously wounded last
evening by Willard r. Perkins. her lover.
The shooting took place in a house in
which they lived together. Yesterday
afternoon they quarreled and Policeman
Jones, at the woman's request, went to
the house to see that Perkins left 1t with
out doing harm to her.
While Perkins was upstairs. supposedly
packing his belongings, County Constable
Lewis F. Carter came along and was re-
auested by Policeman Jones to take the
latterS place as preserVer of the peace
while he went to supper. Soon after the
policeman.s departure Perkins came down
stairs carrying a shotgun, which, imme-
diately upon reaching the lower floor, he
aimed at the woman. Constable Carter
sprang toward him and seized the barrel
of the gun, but not in time to prevent its
discharge.
The load of one of the barrels. fired at
close range, struck the woman In the
back Of her left shoulder. Perkins was
overpoWered by the officer before he could
fire the second load, and soon afterWard
was taken to the county jail. The woman
was removed to the City Hospital, where
she was attended by Drs. Ira j. McCurdy
and Harry P. Hahrney. Her shoulder was
found to be terribly lacerated, apparently
about 100 shot having lodged in 1t. Her
condition is serious. Perkins comes from
Reihls Mills, near Frederick Junction, and
Is about twenty-eight years of age.