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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-07-28
M|DDLEBROOK HAPPENINGS

Middlebrook, July 26.-Rev. Joseph
Williams son of the late Col. Fl. J.
Williams of Atlanta, Ca, will preach
at Bethel church Sunday morning at
II o'clock
Mrs. A. A. Sporulof New York is
visiting at Mr.. w. W. Sprouts.
Miss Elizabeth Clemmer has re-
turned to her home after visit to
friends and relatives in Waynesboro,
Va.
Mr.. D. Preston Clemmer, who has
been attending the V. P. I. at Blacks
burg, is spending some time at his
home "Siver Brook Farm" near
here.
Mr.. Arthur Engleman and Mrs.
Stricken of Waynesboro, spent Sun
day at Mr.. ]. E. Gales near Shem-
ariah.
Mr.. Jesse Smith, who has been
complaining for some days, is able
to be out again.
Mr.. J. H. Garrison of Canyon City,
Texas spent Sunday with friends near
here.
Mr.. John S. Sensabaugh of Staun-
ton spent Sunday with relatives near
Mckinley.
The ball game played Saturday
afternoon between Walkers Creek
and a team from Middlebrook and
vicinity resulted in victory for the
Creek boys, score IS to 4. Another
game will be played here this week
between Middlebrook and Browns
burg.
Miss Beulah Beard has return
ed from Charlottesville where she
has been attending the School of
Methods.
| Mr.. and Mrs. J. Frank Tannehill,
spent Sunday at Mr.. H. G. McGary's
Mr.. w. A. Cook who has been con-
Quoting a barber shop and clothes
cleaning business here left Monday
for Churchville but expects to move
back here next month.
Mr.. Ollie S. McGary who has been
i'll for some days is improving.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-07-28
EUROPEAN CLASH
SEEMS THREATENED

London, July 25.-Reports that
Germany has decided to call out AGO.
600 of the army reserves, that France
will follow suit and news that Lloyds
will not hold themselves responsible
for war risks on shipping later than
August Is, today enlarged the omi-
nous cloud of gloom that has arisen
over the European horizon since the
development of the Moroccan situa-
ton through Germany's aggressive
action. Emperor William is said to
have curtailed his sea cruise and
started back to Berlin as result of
dispatches sent him by wireless.
The English foreign Office is keep
ing close watch on the situation. 1t
is apparently the belief here that Ger
many has no direct aim at Morocco
itself, but is really after rich slice
of the Congo State with it's vast re-
sources.
That the negotiations being carried
on by France and Germany have been
perilously near a crisis several times
whiting the last forty-eight hours was
learned today from an attache in
close touch with the situation.
eff they are broken off it means
war;" he said. "On slender thread
the peace of Europe depends"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-07-28
NEW SKY WANDERER
May Be Seen in Early Morning
With Strong Opera Glasses

Those people who watched for two
months for Halley's comet, expect
ing to see some real grand show,
only to be disappointed finally by
beholding the very poor exhibition
the alleged wonder afforded, those
people, who have been stung once on
these sky shows, will hardly lose any
sleep these fine mornings looking for
a brand new coment, which the scien-
lists say is now doing business.
This new wonder is billed as the
Kaiss comet and was discovered on
July Z. Its brilliancy has been in
creasing from day to day, and will
continue so until it goes south next
month. With an opera glass this
comet may be detected about 3 a. m.
in the constellation Aurgia, now in
the northeastern sky.
Another new comet, discovered by
scientist named Brooks and named
after him, is also stirring about in
the skies, say the scientists. 1t takes
a four or five inch telescope to see
this one, however, and it is not eX-
pected to approach any nearer to the
earth than it is at this time.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-07-28
NEWS Of SW00PE

July 26.-Our community is still
in need of refreshing showers, but
very grateful for ones already re-
ceived.
Mr.. VIM. Lamb and family from
Washington have been visiting their
cousin, Mrs. w. F. Hartman.
Mr.. Eugene Blanten, wife and two
children of Richmond are with Mrs.
Henderson for their usual summer
rest and vacation.
Rev. Mr.. Wilson, D. D., who is
visiting his brother-in-law Rev. Hol-
mes Rholston of Hebron church, de-
livered a very interesting sermon at
Swoope chapel last Sunday after
noon.
Mr.. Hiram Coffman Joined the
party from West View that drove to
Weyer's Cave He reported a nice
time, but very warm and dusty.
Mrs. Howard Wilson who has been
so i'll since death of her husband is
improving slowly.
Mr.. Cardwell and wife of Slavin,
Mo,a with Mrs. CardwelPs aunt
Mrs Turner in Hebron neighbOrhood
Miss Maggie Wilson of Basic is on
a visit to her sister Mrs. Hamilton
Mr.. J. F. Gilley agent at Chris
tians, who has been enjoying his
fifteen days vacation, resumed duty
Monday. While off he visited his
parents who live in North Carolina.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-07-28
GREEhViLLE

Greenville, July 25.-Mr. R. W.
Mcclure has commenced excavating
for a new house, to be built of brick,
on his farm near this place.
Mrs. E. o. Peyton and niece, Miss
Anderson, were here last week look
ing for a suitable place to locate.
Our miller, Mr.. w. A. Shaver, is
crowded with grinding and taking in
new wheat.
Mrs. Ellen Strain, who has been to
the hospital to take treatment for
facial neuralgia, has returned to her
temporary home in the DR.. Davis
house.
Mr.. ]. H. Fall, cashier of the Bank
of Riverheads, is spending a ten days
vacation at his old home in Indiana.
Mr. c. G. Williams, of Raphine, is
filling his place at the bank.
Miss Ella Mckay is visiting in
Luray.
Work on the new graded school
building is progressing rapidly. 1t
is now about ready for the roofing.
Wheat is turning out well consid-
ering the shortness of the straw.
Corn is doing well but needs rain
badly. Hay is very light. Potatoes
are almost total failure and apples
are scarce.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-07-28
MISS M. B. ESKRIDGE DEAD
Well Known Former Resident
Expires at Charlottesville

Charlottesville, July 25.-Miss Mar
tina Baldwin Eskridge died at the res
idence of her nephew, Judge R. 7. w.
Duke, Jr., 546 Park Street, this city at
1905 O'Clock this morning in the nine
tieth year of her age.
Miss Eskridge was the daughter Of
William Scott Eskridge, for many
years Clerk of the old Chancery Court
of the Western District of Virginia,
and a granddaughter OF Hon. John
Brown, the last Chancellor of Virginia.
She was born in Staunton, Va, March
Goth 1922. For many years she lived
with her sister, Mrs r. 7. w. Duke, at
"Sunnyside," in this country, and
after the death of Colonel and Mrs.
Duke resided with her nephew, Hor.
w. R. Duke, the same place. She
was visiting her nephew, Judge Duke
at the time of her death. In her youth
she was noted belle and brilliant wit
and retained to thevery last her bright
humour and ready gift of repartee.
The funeral services will be held at
the residence of Judge Duke at 4, O'Clock
tomorrow "Wednesday afternoon.
The intern ent in Maplewood Gene.
will be private.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-07-28
$65,OOOIN STOCKS GONE
Warrant Out for Man Alleged to
Have Taken Them From Broker

Boston, July 25.-Search is being
made by the Worcester police for a
man charged with the theft of $1,000
in stocks from the brokerage firm of
Gavet & Porter, Is Congress Street,
Boston. The firm was dissolved a
week ago and accountants have been
at work on the books.
Stoughton Bell, attorney for A. s.
Porter, said to-day: ''The affairs of
the company are badly mixed. There
is warrant out for man in Wor-
cester In connection with $4,000 in
stocks which are missing. [ did not
take out the warrant and affairs are
such that it would not be proper at
this time for me to give the mans
name. The firm was dissolved week
ago. Mr.. Porter has shouldered the
liabilities and what assets there are.
There is no possibility of insolvency as
a result of the trouble
Mr.. Porter said: II will continue the
business myself L am the one who
has been stung and I will meet the
losses if any,"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-07-28
NEW EVIDENCE IN CASE
Developments Further
Incriulinate Accused Youth

Clifton Forge, Va, July 25.-While
there have been no developments in
the case of Edward Hall, charged
with the murder of Miss Dona Nicely,
information has come to the public
that the pistol with which she was
supposed to have shot herself had no
trigger spring and the trigger had
to be pushed forward before the sec
ond shot could have been fired.
When the corpse was found the
woman was lying on her back on the
ground with her arms crossed on her
body and both bullet wounds were
behind the right ear. Hall continues
cool, and although reports have been
frequently started that he had con-
fessed they all proved to be untrue.
He has made no statement since his
first one, acting under the advice of
his attorney.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-07-28
FUNERAL OF MRS. RUSMiSELLE

Sangerville, July 25.-The funeral
and burial of Mrs. Catherine Rus
misel took place at Emmanuel
church last Saturday afternoon at 3
D. m. instead of II a. m. as was pre-
viously announced. Rev. Hosenflook
could not be present and M. G. San
ger conducted the service in the pre-
sence of a large crowd, the house
being literally filed. 1t was the
largest crowd that has gathered at
that place since the burial of Mr..
Kinney Howdyshel and Mr.. ]. Wear
sons baby. The large crowd gave
evidence of the high esteemn in
which she was held. Text: Second
Timothy 4:6-7. Mrs. Rusmisel was
eighty-six years and fifteen days old
and was a member of the Lutheran
church for seventy years. The family
and friends have the sympathy of a
host of friends.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-07-28
JAMES P. BELL DEAD

Lynchburg, Va, July 25.-James
P. Bell, aged so years, for 66 years
prominent publisher and business
man of this city, died Monday morn
ing after an illness of three years.
He was a native of Caroline county
and lived in Fredericksburg, Balti-
more and Philadelphia before COM
ing here in 1859, Mr.. Bell was field
correspondent for the Richmond
Dispatch during the war. He estab-
lished the j. P. Bell Printing Com
pany, which is one of the largest in
the State, having branches in Rich
mond and other cities. He was vice
president of the Lynchburg National
Bank and the first president of the
Marshall Lodge of Masons Hospital
here.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-07-28
sRoUcHT HERE FOR Treatment

Mr.. J. Grant, of Monticello, Nelson
county, who suffered a fracture of
the small bone in the right leg while
harvesting last Thursday, is doing
well at the Kings Daughters Hos
pital where he was brought by his
physician, DR.. Drake, on Monday
night in order than an X-ray picture
might be made.
With the lad of the fine apparatus
recently installed the physicians yes
terday succeeded in making an X-ray
plate of fine detail, showing the exact
line of fracture, and indicating very
clearly the plan of treatment to be
adopted. The affected part was fix
ed in plaster cast, and Mr.. Grant
expects to return home in few
days.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-07-28
NEWS OF WAYNESsoRo

Waynesboro, July 26.-Mr. Law
renee Talbot, who was called home
on account of the illness of his sis
ter, Mrs. Latimer Gordon, has re-
turned to Vanceburg, KY, to re-
sumo his work.
Miss Annie Caldwell is on the sick
list again.
Mr.. Chesley Hayden of Crozet was
in town this week visiting friends.
Mrs. VIM. Meade Addison of Rich
mond, who is guest at the Barks-
dale cottage, entertained at bridge
Tuesday evening. Salad course was
served and Miss Virgila Glazebrook
of Lawrenceville, Va, won the first
prize.
Mr.. w. F. Brand of Salem, Va,
who is an old Fishburne cadet, is
visiting friends here.
Mrs. William Hickson and family
and Miss Mary Glass of Lynchburg
are visiting relatives here.
Miss Louise Rawlings and Miss
Lily, who have been visiting Miss
Agnes Lambert, have returned to
their home in Staunton.
Miss Ida May of New Hope is the
guest of Mrs. John Chandler this
week.
Miss Elizabeth Smith, who has
been visiting Miss Louise Thompson,
has returned to her home.
Nj. Emme. Barger spent Monday
in StauntCn.
Mr.. John Chandler is visiting
friends in New Hope.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-07-28
JAW BONE BROKEN IN
PECULIAR ACCIDENT
Members of Burkhead Aid Society
Guests Of Misses Bowman at
Entertainment at Crimora

Crimora, July 26.-While turning
a horse in the field, on his fathers
farm, Master Floyd Wright sustain
ed broken jaw bone in most I'M
usual manner. The animal stepped
on the end of a rail which flew back,
knocking the lad from his seat and
causing the fracture with which he
will be laid up for some little time.
Miss Anna c. Krieger and little
neice, Miss Anna Spilman, of Balti-
more, are spending some time with
Mrs. Bowman.
The Misses Bowman entertained
the Burkhead Aid, Society on We'd
nesday. The occasion was greatly en-
joyed and much good work was &C
complished.
Miss Loula Dudley has been spend
ing some time in Staunton with her
relatives.
Mr.. w. F. Walter is tearing down
his house preparatory to the cree
ton of a newer and more commo-
dious residence, which will add
greatly to the towns appearance.
Rev. C. B. Ratchford is spending
his vacation of month at his faith
er's home in North Carolina.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-07-28
STAUNTO ME N IN CAMP
West Augusta Guards are Enjoy
ing Outing at Culpeper

Word has been received from the
boys in Culpeper to the effect that
Camp Sale is nicely situated and that
they are having a good time. Mem
bers of the band have also written
home an dthings seem to suit them
pretty we'll, although Prof. Boards
worth asked for the garden hose as
the band was located very close to
the road and the dust was annoying.
This was duly expressed.
With revelie Monday morning the
real work of camp was begun. Com
pany drills, battalion drills, in fact
every kind of drills, under the sup
ervision OF Lieutenants Knox and
White, and a corps of non-commis-
stoned officers, who were detailed by
the War Department as instructors,
are daily going on and much benefit
10 the men is expected by reason of
their being taught the customs of the
regular army.
Monday afternoon a terrific wind
and rain storm visited the camp.
This was the first real hardship.
Inquiry at the field hospital re-
veals the fact that no case of sickness
has yet developed, and none is anti
cipated by the medical officers. Cap
tain Hipyua, U. S. A., Medical Corps,
reported les to General Vaughan,
and will remain during the camp In
an advisory capacity.
General Vaughan and his son were
vaccinated by Colonel Lynch
with typhoid serum.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-07-28
Southern Railway.
N. B.-The following schedule figures
are published only as information
and are not guaranteed. Schedule
in eff
Leave Charlottesville as follows:

Leave Charlottesville as follows:
No. 9, daily, 11.5Oa. m. Local be-
tween Washington and Danville make
ing connection at Charlottesville with
G. & G. No. ~ for Gordonsville and
Richmond.
No. 20, daily, 40 p. m. Birmiug-
ham Special. Through coaches
and sleeping car 10 Atlanta and
Birmingham. Dining car service. Tou-
rist to California times weeks
No. 50, daily, II. 10 p. M. U. s. Fast
Mail, first-class coaches and drawing
room sleeping car to New Orleans
dining car service.
No 81, The Southern Southeastern
Ltd, daily, 9:2O p. m. Through Pull
man drawing-room sleeping cars,
coaches and dining car for Greensboro,
Durham, Raleigh, Charlotte, Column
bia, Charleston, Aiken, Augusta, Sa-
vannah and Jacksonville.
No. Al, daily, LOS a. m. New York and
Chattanooga Limited (via Lynchburg)
first-class coach and sleeping cars to
F oanoke, Knoxville, Chattanooga.
Sleeping car to New Orleans. Dining
car service.
NO. OF, udlly, LIZ d. Ill. new Ork
Atlanta and New Orleans Ltd; solid
Pullman train, club and observation
cars to Atlanta and New Orleans;
sleeping cars to Asheville, Atlanta,
New Orleans. Sleeping car to Char
lotte. Dining car service.
7:25 a. m. daily. Memphis special
Through sleeping cars and coaches for
Roanoke, Knoxville, Chattanooga and
Memphis. Dining car service.
Trains leave Harrisonburg for Wash
ington $40 a. m. week days, and 2.55
p. m. daily; arrive Washington 11.55
a. M. and 9.15 p. M, respectively
Trains leave Washington for Harrison-
burg $50 a. m. daily, and 4.3O p. mi
and 1856 p. m. week days; arrive Har-
risonburg 2.55 p m. and Us and 900
p. M, respectively.
Immediate connection in New Uniou
Depot at Washington for and from
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-07-28
HANDICAPPED
This is the Case with Many Staun-
ton People

kOIl 1 O0plC
Too many Staunton citizens are
handicapped with bad backs. The
unceasing pain causes constant mis-
cry, making work burden and stoop-
ing or lifting an possibility. The
back aches at night, preventing re-
freshing rest and in the morning is
stiff and lame. Plasters and liniments
may give relief but cannot reach the
cause To eliminate the pains and
aches you must cure the kidneys.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for sick
kidneys-thousands testify to their
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dence?
Edward II. Hensley, 7O7 Maple St.,
Staunton, Va. says: ga few months
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lumbago, brought on, believe by a
cold. My back was SO lame that 1
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l was unable to assume comfortable
position. When / attempted to stoop
or lift, sharp pains shot through the
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most OF the time. Seeing Doan's Kid
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-07-28
GOSHEN INNS PACKED
Gay Summer Season is Now on
in Full at Mountain Resort

Goshen, July 25.-Since recipro-
city with Canada has become law
Goshen has taken a new lease on life.
The Allegheny Inn has $50 guests,
which is considered full house, and
which is really good crowd for this
early in the saeson. Water is run
ming into the large pool now, and
every one can get next to goodness
without further ado.
running over with guests. The Dis
patch-News correspondent saw thir-
teen of the most charming creatures
imaginable all in a flock, and only
one man in sight. Wanted at once:
A half dozen young men to sleep on
the roop and help entertain.
Among the late arrivals at Rock
bridge Inn are Miss Ethel Payne
and mother of Richmond, also sis
ter of Mrs. Lipscomb.
hdGC al iC IlC dI6
Mr.. Engal and family of Washington,
Mr.. Louis T. King and family also
of the capital, and Mr.. F. M. Donald
and wife of Staunton.
Mrs. A. J. Graham has been very
sick for several days. Mr.. A. D.
Graham has also been confined to
the house.
Mr.. E. L. Jones, justice of the
peace, with his two little daughters,
Misses Audry and Margaret Lee, and
Miss Hettie Roach have gone to Jym
Spring, near Rockbridge Alum, to
spend several days.
Misses Zelma and Reba Williams,
of Roanoke, who have been visiting
Miss Mary NOEL, have returned to
their homes.
Delightful showers fell here Mon
day afternoon, greatly refreshing We
getation. Unless more rain falls in
the near future a short crop will re-
suit in this section.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-07-28
REPORT ON DR.. WILEY
IS BEFORE PRESIDENT
Taft Expected to Agree With
Wickersham and Wilson in De-
Gliding Against Food Expert

Washington, July 25.-President
Taft today received the papers in the
Wiley case, and the next move is
now his.
Secretary Wilson went to the Cabi-
net meeting this morning bearing his
recommendations, and with them
he submitted the complaints against
the Chief Chemist and the defense
which DR.. Wiley has made.
Just what the Secretary advises is
not officially known, but there is
strong intimation to the effect that
he has taken sides with the person
mel board of his department, and has
recommended that the doctor be
fired.
No General Discussion
At the close of the cabinet meet
ing it was learned that President Taft
and Secretary Wilson had had a con-
ference over the Wiley case, but that
there had been no general discussion
of the subject by the cabinet. Cabi-
net officers who are not Immediately
concerned in the case say that the
question is one for the President,
Secretary Wilson and Attorney Gen
eral Wickersham to handle.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-07-28
THOUGHT CALLER
WAS BOOK AGENT
Embarrassing Case of Mis-
taken Identity Involves
Well Known People
WOULDN'T LET HIM IN
Through Barred Screen Door In
vited Guest Finally Manages to
Make Self Known

Antipathy to the proverbial book
agent or house to house canvasser
has grown in Staunton in proportion
as the calls of these solicitors become
more numerous. The army of wiley
strangers stopping busy housewives
to expatiate upon the merits OF Bunny
on's Pilgrims Progress or how to get
Cruden's' Complete Concordance on
the easy payment plan, is fast be-
coming a problem in the residential
ections such as makes folks, ordinar-
lily docile enough, very emphatic in
their ability to say mo"
To retreat, in the face of the typical
publishing house agent, is no de-
terrent to his sales-seeking advances.
Just let him wedge his foot in the
narrow crack of the front door which
you open to peep at him and he will
soon be in the hall, taking the broom
gently from your hand in order that
your attention may be more closely
centered on specimen pages from
Squidpath's History of Civilization
He will keep with you as you make
a short cut through the dining room,
and hang his hat on the kitchen chair
while he spells frantically in the in
terests of placing in your home for
only $500 down and $500 a month,
for four or five years, handsome
morocco bound set of the Lives of
Early Christian Fathers.
Woe unto the man, therefore, who
looks like book agent.
To Dne person, at east, a certain
young college student visiting in the
city, resembles hardened member
of the profession. Among other hap
penings, in a social way, he was invit-
ed by a popular member of the
younger set to participate in an in
formal bridge party one morning last
week.
Arriving at the house, he found
the young lady's mother busily en-
gagged in busting just inside the door.
Good morning, Mrs. -" said
the young man.
Good morning." replied Mrs.
briefly. I'm sorry but 1 haven't
time to see you this morning. l am
very busy"
"All right, but Mrs. -" pro-
tested the caller.
"As l have just said, I am very
SORRY" Mrs. -- put in, "but I will
just be taking up your time and you
will be taking up mine and l really
haven't a minute to spare. Good
morning.
"Can l see Miss then?' timid-
ly asked the young man.
mo you can't see her either" was
the prompt response.
Dumbfounded, the supposed soli-
citor turned to go when he decided
to make one more attempt to report
for the game.
Mrs. -- I think there must be
some mistake. If / am not wrong
I believe was invited here to play
bridge this morning." he said.
Mrs. - instantly took in the sit
uation. Opening the screen door
which had been painstakingly kept
shut, she invited the young man in,
called her daughters and spent the
next hour in apologizing for what
was perhaps the funniest experience
a Staunton housekeeper has ever had
in resisting the invasion of ''book
agent