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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-07-28
FIND MAINE BODIES
Remains of Several Sailors are
Taken From Wreck

Havana, July 25.-Portions of
three or four more bodies-the pre-
else number has not been determin-
ed-were recovered Monday from the
of bones, most of them fractured and
piled in heap. Some showed the
action of the fire. All were found
near the place where other bones re-
Gently were discovered.
Exploration of the after berth deck,
including the wardroom and officers
quarters, is still impossible on ac-
count of the mud, which probably will
be washed out in the next few days.
The cofferdam is now dry, except for
pools of water due to the operation
of the pumps used in cleaning out. the
interior.
There is now good reason to hope
that the main bulkhead, at which
point the hull apparently was sever
ed, retains sufficient strer 9Th to justi-
fly the expectation that the after sec
ton of the ship, cor shutting one
third of its total Il .ngth, may be
fioated. Forward O f this point the
destruction was 81 complete that
viewed from the CO fferdam, the wreck
resembles nothln so much as the
dumping place f Or old iron.
Derricks and other timber super
structure areno w being erected above
the wreck for the purpose of remov
ing the mass IS of metal as fast al
they are dis ;ected.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-07-28
TRUST GAVE REBATES
Chairman Stanley of House Prob
ing Committee So Declares

Washington, D. c., July 26.-
Chairman Stanley, sprang another
sensation at the steel Investigation
hearing today, when he produced
what he said is copy of report
made by a special attorney of the De-
partment of Justice in 1908, recon-
mending that the International Har-
vester Company be prosecuted under
the Sherman antitrust law.
The report sanys that the affairs OF
the harvester company and the steel
trust are closely allied, and that for
a number of years the steel trust mad
been making rebates of SO per ton on
steel used by the harvester company.
Chairman Stanley announced that
he expects to show that the same
group of f.nanciers, including J. P.
Morgan, is behind both the steel
trust and the harvester concern.
The report gives graphic account
of the formation fthe alleged har-
! Yester trust.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-07-28
COL. PERRY's REGIMENT
MAKES FINE Showing
Crack First Virginia Shows Up in
Great Shape at Field Maneu-
vers at Culpeper Camp

Wednesdays Richmond Times
Dispatch in speaking of the showing
made at Culpeper by the First Re
giment pays glowing tribute to the
commanding officer, Col. VIM. j..
Perry, of this city.
The second day of the encamp-
ment, the account stated, opened
bright and really cool. The work
of instruction began at $50 a. M,
as scheduled, and for four hours in
the forenoon the twelve companies
were exercised in square company
and battalion extended order. When
the companies returned to camp the
men sought their cots.
The afternoon was devoted to in
struction in guard mount, and each
regiment had dress parade.
Hundreds of visitors from Culpe-
per witnessed the interesting specta-
Gle. The regiment made a fine dis
play, for which Colonel Perry, the
commanding officer, was highly COM
plimented by his many friends.
The total strength of the regiment
is forty-two officers and $50 enlisted
men, which includes the band. After
parade the band gave delightful
concert, which was much enjoyed.
There is no sickness reported, and
none is anticipated.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-07-28
EDITORIAL APPETIzERS

The Department of Justice is out
with booklet making clear Taft's
right to the title of champion trust
buster. Did we hear somebody ask
where there was a busted trust?
Though the republicans have seen
to it that the supply of rope was am
pie the obstinate democratic House
hasn't pulled off self-hanging stunt.
There's one place in which wise
supporters of all Presidential can
didates are leery of claiming strength
for their man-Wall Street.
Probably the keeper of a cemetery
near Baltimore who was pinched for
running blind tiger" thought his
position gave him the right to handle
spirits.
Some bad apples in most every
barrel. Paymaster Pippin, of the
Navy, is being court-martialed for
misconduct and embezzlement.
Abe Ruef, ex-boss of San Fran
cisco,has asked permission to organ
ize his fellow-convicts for their up
lift. If the prison officials do not
watch out Abe will put something
across on them that will be for their
downfall.
Those who absolutely have to be
scared up" about some old thing
every once in so often are now util-
izing Asiatic cholera as bug-a-boo.
Most politicians would call it
good odds on bet that Gift Pinchot
would be nominated for President
There may be 40 graft. but one can
not help specializing on how many
new millionaires will be made by that
1926, 100000 contract for underground
railways in New York City.
Still, even if Porto Ricans premul-
gate a declaration of independence,
they'll only be making a noise like
Mr.. Henpeck saying he's boss of the
shack.
Senator Penrose isn't in much dan
ger of blasting his rep as prophet
when he predicts there will be no tariff
legislation at this session of Congress.
After all, there is just as much sense
in the Pennsylvania democrats in
dulging in fractional scrap as in that
of the Alabama republicans.
Speaking of hard luck, how about
that of the officers of the U. s. cruiser
Chester, sent from Newport to Haiti?
A news note says the big snake mar
ket is alu ted. Uh-huh, and the same
may l.. :iuthfully said of the big head
m arL ct
Gov. Woodrow Wilson isn't as
''easy" as the summer resort manager
who asked him to pick the winner in
prize baby parade, thought he was.
He promptly declined with thanks.
Had reciprocity been before the Sen
ate as treaty, as some Senators
claimed it should have been, it would
have been just one vote shy of the two
thirds needed to ratify it.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-07-28
MICHAEL LYNDON DEAD
One-Time Mayor of Mt. Crawford
Was Well Known in Augusta

Mt. Crawford, July 26.-Mr. Mich
ael Lindon, long and honOred resi-
dent of this town, passed away be-
tween II and 1 o'clock this morning
His death was due to paralysis, he
having been thus afflicted for nearly
three years. He was in his seven
ty-third year, and had spent the bet
ter part of his life here.
Mr.. LindOn was school teacher
from the time he was eighteen until
sixty, when his hearing became af-
fected. He taught both in Rock
ingham and Augusta counties, where
he made many friends. He was also
magistrate for many years and for
some years before his death he ser
we'd as mayor of Mount Crawford.
Mr.. Lindon was veteran of the Civil
War, enlisting at the beginning of
the struggle and serving until it's
close. He was a member of Co. E
61st Virginia Regiment, and was one
OIL IuG SuTNlNOIS VI ClO DoStlO VI IhO
Crater. By the death of Mr.. Lin
don the community has lost a most
valuable citizen.
The deceased is survived by his
wife, who was Miss Virginia Bare,
and four daughters, Miss Name Lin
don, who has made her home with
her parents; Miss Byrd Lindon of
Weyer's Cave; Mrs. B. V. Switzer,
of Arlington, Md, and Mrs. l. B.
Kagey, of Weyer's Cave. He leaves
also one brother, Mrs. Thomas G.
Lindon, of this place.
The funeral will be held from the
Mount Crawford Methodist Episco-
pal church, of which congregation
the deceased was member, Thurs
day morning at II O'Clock.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-07-28
ABANDONING THE FARM

"The true explanation of the aban-
doned farm" says Walter Prichard
Eaton, writing of the deserted home
steads of New England, in "The Alb
andoned Farm" in the August Amer
lean Magazine, lilies not so much in
the native quality of the farmers-or
their supposed lack of quality-as in
the fact that a pioneer society can
not exist surrounded by civilization.
Civilization opens PandOra's box of
desires and ambitions and discon-
tents, and it creates, too, an increas-
ed eXpensiveness of living which a
pioneer society, without changing it's
methods, is unable to meet. To
make the farm pay under the new
conditions requires knowledge the
pioneer, slow and simple by nature,
too frequently cannot acquire. Take
the matter of lumber. In our val
ley twenty years ago, several parcels
of woodland were sold for $3.50 each.
Last year, they were resold to the
pulp men for $1,000 each, and that
was less than their value. 1t is the
men who originally sold their lots
at such ruinous prices who have been
forced to abandon their farms. Two
years ago the farmer next to us sold
the standing timber off his woodland
for $1,000. Some of it was FIRST
growth white pine, the rest good
spruce. One thousand dollars SEEM
ed a heap O. money to him. The
purchaser took out $12, 1000 worth of
lumber and pulp in a winter, but
stripped the forest to bare soil in
the cruel process"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-07-28
THE EUROPEAN WAR CLOUD

A few days ago President Taft an
nounced that arbitration treaties be-
tween the United States and several
of the most powerful European coun-
tries were about to be signed, and this
announcement was hailed as the dawn
Of universal peace. 1t was limited that
other nations were anxious to come
into the agreement, but while this
very treaty is being considered, the
most serious war cloud is gathering
that has arisen for more than half
century.
The ostensible cause of the trouble
is the rebellion in Morocco. Adjoin-
ing Morocco is the French colony of
Algiers. Much French capital is in
vested in Moroccan enterprises and
considerable nun bers of Frenchmen
are residents of Morocco. Some
months since a rebellion broke out
and the Sultan more or less willingly
invited the French government to in
terfere on his behalf.
By the agreement of Algeciras it
was decided that the interests of
France and Spain were paramount in
Morocco, and other powers agreed to
turn over to them the protection of
foreign interests. Despite this con-
vention Germany sent the cruiser
Panther, that distinguished itself in
our Venezuelan trouble of some years
ago, to Moroccan waters and within
the last ten days has reinforced her by
another cruiser, SO that there are now
two vessels off the Moroccan coast fly
ing the war flag of the Hohenzolleru.
In French and English eyes this &C
ton is equivalent to the capture of the
Moroccan port Agadir by Germany
kgadir is one of the most westerly
ports of Africa and lies within two
hundred miles of the main lanes of
vessels plying from Europe to South
Africa and South America. 1t is
obvious that neither England nor
France can view with indifference the
establishment by Germany of an
armed port SO near great artery of
oceanic trade, and French diplomats
are trying to get Germany to retire.
But Germany is in possession and
she has declared a willingness to with
draw and hand the country over to
the sovereignty of France provided
France turns over to the Kaiser a
''slice" of the French Congo by way
of indemnity. AS the "slice" de-
manded would stretch from Boston 10
Charleston, s. G. if laid ON our At
lantic coast, it can readily be seen
that France demurs
An added significance is given to
these negotiations by the attitude
Great Britain. King Edward estab
lished close friendship, if not an
lance, between Great Britain
France, and all spectators have a
w
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-07-28
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-07-28
NEBRASKA ENDORSES TAFT
Fight by La Toilette Faction Fails
to Materialize

Lincoln, Nebr., July 26.-What
promised to be big fight between
the progressive and regular factions
of the Republican party in Nebraska
did not develop at the State conven-
ton held here yesterday. The re-
gulars, orTaft men, were in control
of the convention by more than two
to one.
Resolutions indorsing the admins
tration of President Taft were adopt
ed without opposition from the in
surgents who were supposed to be
lined up for La Toilette. The latter
did not even resist the adoption of
the resolutions as they had threaten
ed to do. Resolutions indorsing the
Nebraska delegation in Congress
were also passed.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-07-28
OVER NIAGRA IN BARREL
Second Person to Make The
Plunge And Live t. Tell Story

Niagara Falls, N. Y, July &c.
Bobby Leach, 40 years old, of Ma
CARA Falls, Ont, yesterday after
noon went over the Horseshoe falls
in barrel and still lives.
Though he was severely battered
and bruised in the drop of 125 feet
over the brink of the cataract, he
sustained only superficial injuries
and tonight is able to be about his
house.
This is the second time in the his
tory of the river that the cataract
has ever been successfully navigated.
Mrs. Anna Edison Taylor of this
city, made the trip in a barrel, on
October "a, 1901, and came out
alive.
Harassed by the police on both
sides of the river, Leach was forced
this afternoon to make his start from
La Sale, two miles and a half above
the cataract ON the United States
side.
Two rivermen took him in launch
to Navy Island, where everything
was made shipshape and Leach was
placed in the barrel, steel affair,
II feet long, with ends of wood.
Leach was hung in a canvas ham,
mock.
The barrel with is passenger was
cast adrift off the mouth of Chip
pews creek, hardly mile above the
brink of the Horseshoe at 1852
o'clock and was quickly caught by
the rush of the upper rapids. When
500 yards from the brink the bar
rel was caught in the tremendous
current and raced to the chasm.
Within % yards of the brink it
struck hard against a rock and a
large section of the wooden end was
broken off. AS the barrel reached
the crest at 3.13 o'clock it swung
straight and went plunging down in
to the abyss on it's long axis.
Hardly 80 seconds elapsed until
it was seen a red speck careening
in the spume below the cataract.
With the terrific outrush of the
Horseshoe, caused by high water, the
barrel went floating down, tossing
and tumbling in it's passage toward
the upper steel arch bridge. Frank
Bender, of Chippewa, swan out to 1t
with a rope and caught the barrel by
one of its handles. From that point
the barrel was towed ashore.
Leach was bleeding and appeared
in a bad way, but once out of the
barrel he raised himself and waved
to the crowds that lined the bank.
He was exhausted and it was neces-
sary to apply oxygen to revive him.
He thought that his leg was broken,
but examination showed that is was
merely sprained.
81 minded the tumbling about the
falls more that the big drop" said
Leach. Liked to have killed me
the way l was tossed about before
I hit the brink
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-07-28
ENGLAND EXPECTS
MOROCCAN CRISIS.

London, July 26.-Premier AS
quith's promised statement on the
Moroccan situation was awaited with
anxiety today, as all have come to
believe that a crisis in the relations
OF nations whose interests are linked
in Northern African is at hand
Mr.. Asquith has promised to out
line the phase of latest developments
tomorrow.
Evidence of the feverishness of the
situation was shown both in and out
of official circles today. The anxiety
of the public was reflected in the
stock market, which showed declines
all along the line as a result of the
situation. Consols and all other
shares, including American securi-
ties, suffered losses.
The attitude of Germany, which
nation is apparently determined to
test the elasticity of the triple en-
tente to the limit, and the impassive-
ness of France, have thrown Great
Britain into the most c>licate in
ternational situation as Yards to
continental Europe she has occupied
for many years.
A special conference on the situa-
ton was held for several hours to-
day at the Foreign Office between
Premier Asquith and Foreign Min
lister Grey. Frequent messages were
exchanged with King George at
Buckingham Palace.
AS a result King George cancel
led his proposed visit to the Good
wood races entirely and his depart
ure for Cowes on Saturday probably
will be postponed.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-07-28
NEWS OF WAYNEsb0R0

Md, is visiting her mother Mrs.Slmm
Conner on Main street.
Miss Alta Montieth of Low Moor,
Va, is visiting Miss Jean Smith.
N. Wi AN Sw ii and daughter
are guests Il Mrs. Z. r. Haires
Master CHARLES >,tr:b''le who has
been visiting the Misses Armstrong;,
and Mr.. Nelson Bell, has returned
to his home in Petersburg this
morning.
Mr.. Charles Cav, who has been i'll
at the University Hospital in Char
lottesville, returned to his home here
last night.
Mr.. Edward Cook has returned
from his vacation which he spent at
Virginia Beach and Orange, Va.
Miss Mary Guthrie is visiting her
mother in Fishersville.
Mr.. Loomes Fox spent yesterday
with his father, who has been sick at
the University Hospital in Chariot
tesville.
Mr.. Nevins Fishburne reports the
sale of his property on Wayne Aven-
ue to Mr.. Edward Palmer.
Mr.. Grady Ellison of Crozet, Va,
visited his aunt, Mrs. John Ellison
here Monday.
Mr.. Robinson Boswell of Green
wood was here on business yester-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. l.. Larry of Abe
marie visited Mrs. r. N. Henderson
Monday.
Capt. Troy of Charlottesville is visit
ing his daughter, Mrs. Sol Hopkins
Mrs. S. A Austin is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Wolfe in Roanoke.
= Messrs Whitney Conner and For
rest Day attended a dance at Miller
iSchool Monday night given by Miss
Virginia Moran, returning early Tues
day morning in Mr.. M. R. Ellis's
machine.
Miss Marion Cook is visiting
friends in Orange, Va.
The following are camping OF
back Greek, near Lynhurst where
ithey will spend the week: Messrs
Kemp Crickenbarger, Newt Dial
.house, James Bush, John TOmpson
fCharles Hanger, Pat Ellison, Edwin
sRoden, Cecil Miller, and Charles Ell
flison.
Mr.. w. M. Messenger, who hal
Ibeen boarding at Mrs. Top Cook
shas left to visit friends in West Vir
Iginia.
/ Mrs. Sarah Coiner is on the sicl
list,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-07-28
THE BLUE AND GRAY

The Blue and Gray are one today
For Union and "OId Glory"
And equal rights through days and
nights,
Repeating the old story
That love and truth in age or youth,
In every land and station,
Shall ever be from sea to sea,
The props of this great nation!
At Red Bull Run, from sun to sun,
Brave brothers fought in battle
That July day, in bloody sway,
Where loud, the cannon rattle
Roared over hills and dashing rills,
While cheers and yells and crying
Were heard altar, iR cruel war,
With heroes bravely dying!
Mcdowell charged on Beauregard,
Over stony fields and ridges,
Quick through the woods and rural
floods
That circled creeks and bridges,
And there was seen, on grasses green,
The blood of patriots flowing,
who, in that Sight, bled for the right,
AS each man felt the sowing.
And on that field they would not yield,
Who rushed with "Stonewall' jack
son,
Upon the ranks in front and TANKS
of TTnion frOons in action.
Who, forced to beat quick retreat,
When Johnson's men assisted
To crush the Blue that fought so tru' !.
And unto death resisted!
No lord or slave, on land or wa, ~
Pollutes this splendid natio, :.
But freedom reigns DER 10 cunts on,
plains,
With gloring exclama' ion
Inviting all upon this coll
To come here as az .eighbor.
And work and toll nnon the soil
And reap the fir uits of labor!
~ N'i' ''0 tripes, immortal types
The only File 49, o~.n
of Washington
r''' ST. IS for all, in cot or hall,
~, ~ e'o 1ious and free
lblem of devoted love
1 lasting liberty!
i'i four long years, through blood an
tears,
The Blue and Gray were killing
For what they thought and what thu
: wrought,
u So reckless, brave, and willing,
I'd And then, at last, when blood b;
n passed,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-07-28

!, The Appomattox dawning.
Brought Grant and Lee, there to agree
For Union without fawning!
United here, without a fear,
Brave soldiers meet together,
With hearts and hands for these great
lands,
In any kind of weather;
And cheering loud, in any crowd,
We honor Grant and Lee,
And celebrate, through love and fate.
This Golden Jubilee!
JOHN A. JOYCE,
Manassas, Va, July q, 1911.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-07-28

Lexington, Va, July Is, 1Sll
the the Civil % ssodt
Of seeing the announcement Of the death OF gentleman h nj
9ping and he replied in these lines:
How could Man. I'M s aiyine little MGpr
" h ss S
That ihs @ know him no
But still you Suspect of being
AS to die il place that never have
is strange, confess a me- o. my NAME
s sn ha ave d so obscure a an 1nae n G by am
behind him when he died.
IT'S an Ill wind I've heard a nobody good
And in this case the adage is well understood,
s. s % yu n sas ead as a sai o
Would you hear my children well Aunt Lizzie?
Ms h sa Saa aEs 2 Rs Es hs Sg
bountiful harvest she will have, suppose.
II you suggard trust that shann,
n say, though much PRIDE
The girls are rosstempered the boy is cross.eyed
a thought day
te @ fUss but
MY heart is vase Which, like they ill.,
But broken it be they are exquisite still
My wife children have just gone church,
and left your poor uncle alone aS in the uc Shs ao
To write, my Mamie, letter you
Nor judge too harshy that thus should stay
FO9 as th hsa1s
Is religious enough, despite of their forms
In wher mptation and envy try US,
And here as ST, Al alone with MY pen
turn those who have known youth,
the car
~ HSS Es;: ss sssi fS%S
That no will hear of it sooner than l.
so conclude MS episte quaint,
By sending to all the love of their SAINT
Mary College Virginia.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-07-28
Kill More Than Wild Beasts.

The number of people killed yearly
by wild beasts don't approach the vast
number killed by disease germs. NO
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-07-28

vigor and cheerful
ness soon disappear
when the kidneys are
out of order or dis
eased.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
that it is not uncom-
mon for a child to be
born afflicted with
weak kidneys. IF the
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-07-28
A Pair of
Good Eyes

may grow constantly strong
err in hard and continuous
work and retain their vigor
as long as any other organ
of the body. But when one
discerns a hint of dimness, a
tired feeling, an ache in the
eye balls or repeated head
aches, then glasses may be
of great service in arresting
the failures that if neglected
may cause deep anxiety and
inconvenience.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-07-28

Little James Golf, who was seri-
ously burned about month ago,
is recovering at the Kings Daugh-
ters' Hospital, and is expected to be
able to be out again soon.