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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-05-05
PROMOTION FOR KNIGHT

Washington, April %, Especial BY
the unanimous vote of an examining
Board composed of the highest rank
ing officers of the navy Capt. Austin
M. Knight, who was recently honor
ably acquitted by court-martial of
responsibility for the sinking of the
monitor Puritan, was yesterday pass
ed in an examination for promotion
for rear admiral and is now eligible for
appointment by the President.
The court martial that tried Capt.
Knight is said to he the most distin-
guished in point of rank ever assemb-
led in the history of the navy. Its
verdict, ''fully and honorably" ac-
quitting Capt. Knight, was dlsappro-
we'd by the Secretary of the Navy
Never.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-05-05
CALLED TO COLUMBIA

Norfolk, Va. April 29.-Rev. DR..
Thornton Whaling, pastor of the Sec
ond Presbyterian Church here, has
been called to the Presidency of the
Columbia Theological Seminary, at
Columbia, s. c., and has accepted.
He will be formally elected by the
Seminary Board at Columbia May 9th
and will probably assume his new du-
ties before the end of May.
AS result of the departure of DR..
Whaling, the congregations of the First
and Second Presbyterian churches will,
it is expected, uniGe. Rev. DR.. Joseph
Rennie will, it is anticipated, be call
ed as:the pastor of the united congrega-
tion, which will worship in the Second
Presbyterian Church.
DR.. Rennie Is now pastor of the
First Presbyterian Church.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-05-05
ONE

Washington, May 1-Special-Sena
ator Stone, of Missouri, began the first
of a series of three speeches on Cana
dian Reciprocity and the relations gof
the United States to Canada. His
speech today was confined to the ques.
tion of wages paid for labor in this
country and CaDada, and the value
OF farming lands in both count
1ies. He went extensively into
the hearing held on the subject
by the Senate Committee on FL
nance at the last session. In the
second speech, which he is to deliver.
he will discuss ths comparative mar
ket value, he said oi farm products,
espsoisllysswheat in both countries. The
third speech will deal with the cost
of living.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-05-05
BANGOR

Bangor, Me. May 1-Honslsss. wet.
hungry and exhausted by the long
fight against the flames which last
night DESTROYED practically third Of
the city OF Bangor, thousands Of per-
ssne today faced the problem Of pro-
viding themselves with food, shelter
and olothing. while city and state
authorities began the consideration Of
plans for the rebnild ing Of the city.
At 7:45 a. m. today the fire was vir
tuAlly extingnishsd. One third Ut the
oity had been destroyed including
some Of ths fins1t b omes In the resi-
Dental palt of Bat zor, all Of the pub
lie buildings with tha exception of
the city hail. sLd the greater Dart of
the retail business section. Estimates
of the probable les varied but it was
generally thought that at least S6, 000.-
600 worth of property had been de
stroyed.
The lcss of life, so far as known this
morning was confined to two persons,
and onlg half q dozen injured had
been admitted to the hospitals Ths
ra in and change of wind having solv-
ed the problem Of controlling the fire,
the attsntion OF the authorities was
directed today toward housing ths
homeless and feeding the hungry.
Every householder in Bangor whose
home escaped destruction opened his
doors last night to the less fOrtunste
but in spite OF this thousands were
forced to spend the night in the
streets. surrounded by the few articles
Of clothing and household utensils
they had been able to save from the
flames. Many of these suffered great
ly from cold and exposure. More Sc
rious, Ehowever, than the problem OF
shelterng the homeless was the mat
ter of feeding them, on account of the
destruction of food supplies In
the retail district. Every morning
train brought food to the city, but
it was some little time before che au
thorities conld arrange for its distri-
button.
The Bangor patrols of the Bov
Scouts end those from nearby towns
came in for much praise today for
thelI manly conduct in offering their
services to Mayor Mullen.
The youngsters were found available
for messenger service and caring for
frightened women and girls, and they
nobly perfor med the duties assigned
them.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-05-05
SUI

Chicago, May 1-Spscial franklin
MscVeagh OF Chicago, seorstary Of
the Treasury in President Taft's osbi-
nst, was sued today for libel in the
sum of 500, coo in the Crook County
Uircuit Court by Chas. Leach. former
iy Collector Of Customs at Cleveisnd,
who was dismissed by PreAident Taft
after an investigation HAD been made
and q report given at Mao Veagh's or
ders. The suit sets forth that the
charges included in the report. copies
Of which were given to the newspa-
pers for publication ty Mr.. Mac
Veagh, were libeious and slandeyous.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-05-05
CADETS HAVE FIGHT
WITH CARNIVAL FOLK

Members of the Smith Carnival
Company. now showing here. had a.
lively scrap with q number OF v. NJ.
l. cadets when the attraction appeared
in Lexington last wesk.
The trouble seems to have started
bstwesn q drunken negro and one of
the cadets The college man was get
ting tine best of it when comrades
came to the assistance of the negro
ana the tide of battle turned. Meal
while other cadets seeing what was
happening decided to double their
forces and clean up the carnival COM
psny. Several minutes later a hundred
or more cadets swooped down On the
tents and q lively fight ensued in
which eyes we're blacKed and faces
cut.
One Of the managers of the carnival
restored peace by promising the boys
that he woul1 proilce the negro in
police court for hsaiiDz. This was
considered fair2 enough by the stud-
ants and hostilities were csllsd of.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-05-05
F()()N[)

Washington, May mo longer are
the police hannling as mystery the
disappearance of Dr.. William A
Gray, retired druggist. who disap-
pearei tho afternoon Of March l.. The
recovery OF DR.. Gray's overcoat, sack
coat and vest this morning with the
contents intact. following the finding
yesterday afternoon Of dscapitated
body from the bed Of Rock Creek.
made it Gel tain that DR.. Gray WAS no
longer alive.
How DR.. Gray managed to get into
the water may never be known, but
the police were able to offer an ex-
PLANTATION of his having been decapi-
tated. Mud machines have been work
ed In Rock creek near where the
Chelapeake and Ohio canal empties
into that stream and directly over
where the body and clothinR ware
found.
THE head was probably cnt off by
spud or Dy shovel was the explan-
tion of Policeman Passsno of the har-
Dor precinct shortly after the articles
of oloshing were taken from the water,
"and it pay be in the refuse that was
dumped nsar mere or where some of it
was dumped from scows near the
mouth of the 'oreek.,.'
DR.. Gray's disappearance from
Georgetown University Hospital the
afternoon Of March II was reported to
the police that afternoon He had g sne
to the hospital with his brother in
law, the latter accompanying him to
make arrangements about his care
and treatment. and il was while MI.
chew was making the arrangements
that the Gcctor walked from the
building and disappeared. The case
created almost as big q sensation a.
the disappearance Of Dorothy Arnold.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-05-05
Attacks School Principal

A severe attack on school principal,
Chas. B. Allen of Sylvania, Ca, is
thus told by him. "For more than
three years." he writes, II suffered in,
describable torture from rheumatism
liver and stomach trouble and dis
eased kidneys. All remedies failed till
L used Electric Bitters, but four bot
ties of this wonderful remedy cured
me completely" Such results are
common. Thousands bless them for
curing stomach trouble, female COM
plants, kidney disorders, biliousness
and for new health and vigor. Try
them. Only SOC at B. F. Hughes.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-05-05
NEW FORM Of GRENAD|NE
FOR EVENING FROcKs

One of the materials for evening
wear in the early sprtug il grenadine-
This name is atfAmatir one to the
purchaser of LIGHTWEIGHT black goods,
Sut the new grenadine IL much differ
mt from the old variety.
One form Of it is 70 light that it.
might almost be mistaken for en-
bossed chiffon. except that the ground
!s sitter. This material comes in the
A-inch width and in several weights,
the lightest Of which is the one used
Tor evening frocks.
Satin designs. flower and conven-
tional, are embossed on the surface,
and when made up over bright ,color
the effect is lovely.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-05-05
officer can't Pay Debts

Washington, April 29.-Capt. R. M.
ellison, U. S. M. G., stationed at Pana-
ma and know own, because of his person.
al attractions, as the "Beau Brummel"
of the service, is in difficulties because
he has been unable to make his fin
ances keep pace with the expendi-
lures he felt called upon to indulge in.
Beekman Winthrop, Assistant Secre-
tary of the Navy, today appointed a
court to try him for nom payment of
dsbts and other charges.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-05-05
NeD Percale.

An effective variety of percale is
much thinner than the usual kind. In
fact. 1t is much like heavy lava
Stripes are used in decoration, and
these are woven through the goods
and show on both sides, quite differ
ent from the heavier and sitter per-
Gale on which the design was print
ed, and on one side only.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-05-05
Canton Official A..as.ina.ed

Hongkong, April 29.-Li, the taotai
of Canton, has been assassinated by
the rebels, who are again strong. The
gates of the city have been closed.
The loyalty of the troops is doubted,
and this fear has caused much excite
ment among the peaceful inhabitants
of Canton.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-05-05
GLASSES,
WITH T|ATEDtT0Ps.

Nothing is more annoying in the
morning when one has to bolt ones
breakfast in a hurry than to find the
grapefruit sliding all over thes saucer.
Pretty grapefruit glasses may be
bought for the small sum Of IS cents,
which are just large enough to hold
half of the fruit.
Some OF them are In plain glass,
with the regular straight-cut top. while
others have rolling top of tinted
glass. These last are pretty If the
tinted portion matches the design il
the breakfast china.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-05-05
Wholesale Head chopping

Washington, April 20 (SpeciaD The
democratic ak has fallen, and between
200 and 300 employees of the House,
many of whom have been attached to
the government pay roll for the last
sixteen years, aud some of whom have
seen quarter of century of service.
are losing their jobs. The announce
ments, the fateful blue envelopes, are
being sent out today by the CLERK, the
doorkeeper and the other high dem
ocratic officials of the House.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-05-05
Revenue Officer shot.

Lynchburg, Va, April 29.-Meagre de-
tails have been received of shooting
affray at Lowesville, thirty-five miles
from Lynchburg, which occurred in a
store there Wednesday night, in which
John Parsons, who is thought to be a
revenue officer, was shot and danger
ously wounded, it is alleged, by John
@. Adams, resident of that section.
Parsons is reported to have been shot
three times, two of the shots taking ef-
feet in his throat.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-05-05
Has Millions Of Friends

How would you like to number your
friends by millions as Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salve does? Its astounding cures
in the past forty years made them:
It's the best Salve in the world for
sores, ulcers, eczema, burns, boils,
scalds, cuts, corns, sore eyes, sprains,
swellings, bruises, cold sores. Has no
equal for piles. 25c at B. F. Hughes
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-05-05

Mr.. Carter II. Harrison, of Powha-
tan county, Va, announces the en-
gagement of his daughter, Mary Byrd,
to Mr.. John Randolph Tucker, of this
city. The wedding, which will take
place in June, will be an interesting
social event throughout Virginia ow-
ing to Miss Harrison and Mr.. Tucker
being so well known and widely con-
nected. Mr.. Tucker is son of the
Hon. Harry st. George Tucker, of Vir-
ginia.-Richmond Journal.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-05-05
Rockefeller Gives 10000

Boston, April 29.-Charles w. Per-
kins, of this city, treasurer of the
American Baptist Missionary Union,
has received a check for $1S0,0OO from
John D. Rockefeller as the oil mag
Mates annual gift to the organization.
Mr. Rockefeller bases the amount o
his yearly check on the needs of the
union as shown by a report especially
prepared for him.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-05-05
KILLED ON TRACKS

Waynesboro. May 1-Spscial-Hit
~ q shifting train at the gravel bed
near Basic City this morning 3 color-
ID youth raned Rhoades was in
stantly killed. He was employed by
the railroad company, and was stand
ing on the tracks when he was run
down. Khoades' body was horribly
mt up.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-05-05
Accept His Resignation

Washington. April 28.-Capt. John
M. Bowyer, U. s. N, has resigned as
of the Naval Acad-
mey. The resignation, which was
rendered to Secretary of the Navy
Meyer few days ago by Captain
Bowyer in person, was accepted today.
1t will become effective May Is, when
Captain Bowyer will be succeeded by
Captain John 81. Gibbons, on duty
with the General Board.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-05-05
APPROVES RAHGE PLANS

Richmond, Va, May l. 1.--Adjutant
General W. W. Sale, vino returned to
Richmond from Virginia Beach. where
hs made an Inspection Ct the new
rifls range and camp siis for the Vir-
zinia volunteers, has approved the
plans outlined by Captain Harlee. OF
the United States Marine Corps, for the
establishment OF the rifle range. Gen
sral Sale will recommend to the mill
tary board at its next meeting that
Captain Hairless plan be adopted and
work on the site De begun as SOON
ss possible in accordance with the
specifications furnished by the range
expert.
1t is probable that the board will
adopt the plans and General Sale
expects the work of establishing the
range will ba STATED in the near fu-
sure.
General Sale Will request the war
department to ,tail Captain Harlse
TO the supervision of the work. The
army engineer has expressed o desire
to oversee the construction, and be.
lieves that when completed tbs range
will equal any in the United STAGES
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-05-05
MOST ANYTHING

1--WE always noticed that, 'erbout
the cheapest looking thing at bar
gain counter is mere man waiting
for his wife,
Katherine LUstig of Vienna, who
lived to be 112 years old, according
to her friends, attributed her long
life to drinking a glass of beer with
each meal.
When he was a king, Manuel OF
Portugal drew a salary of 100000
year.
Hello, old man, where are you go
ing?"
cover to the postoffice to complain
about the poor delivery service"
Whats the trouble?'
"That check you promised to send
me week ago hasn't arrived yet"
Norway imports cottonseed oil out
of which margarine butter is manu-
-factured.
The population of Tokyo, Japan, Is
1,62S,079, according to the authori-
tics of that CITY, This is decrease
of half a million compared with 1908.
The senator was making a great
speech. In the words of Daniel
Webster, who wrote the dictionary,
give me liberty Or give me DEATH"
he shouted.
''S-sh!" whispered his colleague.
"Daniel Webster didn't write the die
tionary; it was Noah
Noah, nothing whispered back
the senator. You can't fool me;
Noah built the ark" e
Ireland exported $25,OO0,o0O worth
of pigs in 1909.
"Bet your wife was pleased at your
raise in salary"
"She will be-"
Haven't you told her yet?'
mot yet. Thought 1 would enjoy
myself couple of weeks first"
The principal streets in Constanti-
nople have been paved with granite
blocks.
Medium-Wouldn't you like to re-
ceive a message from a departed
friend?
Tight Wad: Well, wouldn't mind,
providing it was prepaid.
Canada sold $24 worth of milk and
cream in the United States in 1908,
and $45O,413 worth in 1910.
About 100000 of British capital
has been invested in rubber planta-
tions in Zanzibar.
'~Tain't worth while crackin' that
house." said Bill the Burglar. "I
looked through the winder, and they
are SO durn poor that two ladies ac-
tually had to play on one piano"
1t is estimated that exports of cof-
fee from Brazil will be- less this year
than for the last so years.
There goes a well-matched cou-
pae.'
"Ah, work in a match factory?"
NO; he's a vegetarian and she's q
grass widow"
A direct steamship line between
New York rand Lisbon is to'be estab-
llshed.
wit is proper, Mr. Cornshucks to
say your hen 'sits;s Or would you say
she sets?
II don't know. We rat consarns me
a heap more is whet per she lays or
lies when she. cackles u"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-05-05
A Rare pistins zion.

Lady Laurier has t. ie distinction OF
being the only woman twho has deliv-
cred speech in the Snadian House
Of Parliament. She wa Adiscoyered at
reception at the foot (of the throne
and at opce a demand v1s made TOT q
speech. She was at fir i abashed, but
ascended the steps an made what
was described as q pre- ~ oration."
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-05-05

Specially designed hop pillows for
those who suffer from insomnia are
being shown at some Of the leading
druggists, providing restful hours to
the purchaser.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-05-05

Mrs Herbert Myor of Washington
is visiting her parents. MI. and Mrs.
g. Watts.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-05-05

Basic, Va, May 1.-SpeciaI-Mr. w.
T. Hunter, postmaster here for the past
ten years, died suddenly Saturday. He
had many friends and was highly es-
teemed by all who knew him. Inter
ment was in River View Cemetery
today.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-05-05

1--WE always noticed that, 'erbout
the cheapest looking thing at bar
gain counter is a mere man waiting
for his wife,
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21
A CALM EARTH AND A BOLSTER.
Gus SEA.

The fine weather we have enjoyed
the past six weeks has been only for
landlubbers. for the old salts have been
tried by tempestuous weather on the
Atlantic such as they infrequently ex-
perience. The great ocean liners which
usually ride SO well have been shiv-
cred from stem to stern
The Rochambeau of the French line
reached New York Monday after
noon after passing through continuous
gales. some reaching almost hurricane
velocity A news despatch says of
this trip: In the pitching and toss
ing that followed 1850 pieces Of glass
ware went into bits, and the seasick
,Voyagers who walled for Champagne
had to drink from cups, all of the
champagne glasses having gone into
the general wreck of glassware. The
passengers said they had been kept
behind storm doors during the entire
latter part of the voyage, that chairs
in the main saloon had parted com
pany with their fastenings. and that
many steamer chairs which had been
left on deck, had been swept over
board before the stewards could take
them in
Two patients suffering from concus-
sion of the brain were in the hospital
when the ship was locked as the re-
suit Of being thrown down by the
pitching of the ship.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21
CHRISTMAS MAIL.

Postmaster Caruthers is having live
ly times this week with heavy mail
and a short postal force, so that We
should all exercise patience and keep
sweet if there are delays.
1t is up to everybody TO get their
mail started as early as possible. If
you box the package securely and
look after all wrappings you will save
yourself and the postal clerks much
trouble. 1t is also wise to find out
what the postage will be before going
to the mailing place. If You have ac-
curate scales, weigh the package a.
home. Beyond this. you nee1 only
know that it is fourth-class matter,
and that the postage on it is one cent
for each ounce or fraction thereof. the
limit of weight being four pounds. Do
your part and the postoffice employees
will more than do theirs.
With all the extra help, the post
office employees will have all they can
do, if you do your best to aid them
in every way.
The agony viii be over in a few
days. The men who bring the gifts to
our door should not be forgotten.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21
A Day at the Beach.

One day / was staying at my grand
mas. She thought it would be nice to
go to the beach. so we packed luncn
and started. We took the quarter OF
10 car. 1t was very crowded and |
had to stand up all the way. except
When I sat in grandma's lap. When
we reached New London the Ocean
Beach car hadn't come in.
When it did come there was a great
rush. but we found seat. 1t was very
crowded, though, and by the time we
got to the beach we We're rather tired.
We had our lunch soon after we rot
there. for We were very hungry. After
We had finished we went down on the
sand.
After a while I met a girl I knew
and we had a fine time together We
stayed out on the pier and watched one
or two launches come in and go out
After a while the large boat. the
Gardiner, came.
After that we played on the rocks
and had fine time. We put nie"as Of
cardboard up through the planks to
see if the people would notice them
! They didn't. so finally we stopped do
ing il and went up the beach farther to
hear an Italian band which was play
ing
Finally somebody came to get my
friend, so ] went back with grandma
and in a little while We started home
and ate our supper on the car.
GLADYS RATHBONE.
Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21
ON The HoMs STRETCH.

Christmas is right in our forefront
and Santa Claus has passed the dis
lance stand and is coming down the
home stretch.S
There are just three more days in
which to complete the shopping and
they should be busy days in the stores.
Everything is being rushed and the
important thing is to see that none Is
forgotten in the final roundup.
The last horn is being blown for
those who are charita BILE to bear in
mind the poor whom they always will
have with them. The Salvation Army
boxes are in many places and the
trea sure pot hangs i'll Franklin square
Let every one give as he or she passes
The general charity organization has
it's workers employed in transforming
presents into precious bestowals Tor
the needy. The money required is not
large in comparison with the benefit
conferred upon the deserving poor.
The unaffiliated organizations are
earnestly at work and collecting the
gifts of the liberal, either of goods OF
money for the poor and they call for
help. The churches are as credita bis
active as ever
Have an ear for the last trump, a
response to which will give an added
pleasure to all who give as well as to
all who receive.