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■ FRIDAY. DEC. 20.
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.
PERSONAL.
Mrs. Watson Gooch, of Roanoke, is
spending sime time with her mother,
Mrs. A. M. Valz
Commissioner of the Revenue A. A.
Eskridge spent several days in High,
land last week.
Mrs. Dr. Blackford has returned from
Wilmington, Del, where she ha? been
visiting her sons.
Rev. Dr. A. M. Eraser was in Mar
tiasbuni, W. Va., Sunday, and held
services there.
Miss Rosalie Baxter, of Moscow,
spent several days last week with Miss
SaJlie llobsou at Mossy Creek.
Mrs. Wm. McQuatn, of the Mt. Solon
settion, is spending the holidays with
h,*- parents iv Orange county.
/Miss Winifred Goodwin, of Fiehers
■yille, is in the city this week, the guest
of her aunt, Mrs. John B. Blackby
Mrs. Geo. W. Peaeo had the misfor
tune to fall at her home ou Monday
and break her arm.
Mr. John D. Lavell, who have been
so ; 11 with pneumonia, continues to
improve.
Mr. Harry McAleer, who has been
residing in Chicago for some years, ar
rived here last weeK on a visit to his
father, Mr. M. McAleer near the city.
It is reported that Mr. Turner K.
Hackman. who left here some months
ago to make his home in Oklahoma,
will shortly returned to Staunton.
Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Snapp have tak
en the little baby boy which was
brought here last week from Washing
ton and left.
Rev. J. M. Plowden, of Churchville,
conducted a series of meetings at the
Presbyterian church in Bridgewater
last week.
* A fine lot of thoroughbred White
1/lymoutb Rock chickens are offered
for sale at a sacrifice, address Box 592
this city.
Mr. R. H. Kyle, of Jersey City, N.J.,
was in the city several days this week,
visiting his brothers, Messrs. M. E.
andD.M. Kyle.
One of the Putnam & Co.'s hand
some new organs has recently been
purchased for the Whitesell church in
Rockingham county.
Harry Burton, the 12-year-old son of
the late George Burton, of the Strib
licg Springs neighborhood, died on
Friday of Bright's disease.
In the Hustings Court this week
Lieutenant-Governor Edward Echols
qualified as guardian for Miss Bettie
K. Miller.
Mr. Ernest Thuma and his mother,
who have been visiting relatives in this
aud Rockbridge counties, left this week
for their home in Jamestown, Ohio.
Putnam Fadless Dyes are the
brightest, fastest and easiest to use.
Sold by Willson Bros., Staunton, and
N. I Kagey, Weyer's Cave, 10c per
package.
Mrs. J. J. Shirkey and children have
arrived to join Mr. Shirkey, who has
been here some time. They have rent
ed the house of R. M. Guy, on Coalter
street for the winter.
Mrs. Reuben Stoutamoyer, and aged
lady of the Mt. Solon neighbornood,
was stricken with paralysis a few days
ago and is in a critical condition. She
is over 80 years of age.
Mr. J. A. Kennedy, of this city,
while on a hunt in Bath county, had
the misfortune to accidentally shoot
and kill his fine bird dog. The animal
a was an exceedingly valuable one.
Mr. J. W. Wiseman, of Jenning's
Gap, son of Mr. D. V. Wiseman, one of
our old and valued subscribers, was in
the city this week onbusinessand paid
our office a pleasant visit.
Rev. Dr. E W. MacCorkle and wife,
"of Clifton Forge, spent Monday night
here, the guests of Dr. and Mrs. C. T.
Lewis. They were en route to New
York to visit Dr. MacCorkle's broth
ers.
Mr. E. W. Jackson, chief engineer of
the C. W. Ry. went to New York last
week to confer with the chief officers
of the company, and was sick while
there. He has been unable to return
to his duties yet.
The President has sent to the Senate
the name of Maj. S. M. Yost for re
appointment as postmaster in this city.
He has made a most efficient office,
and this is a fit tribute for his long
and faithful services.
L. S. Deputy Marshal, JohnD Kodg
ers, on Saturday arrested Robert W.
Fitzgerald,postmaster at Nash, Nelson
county, on the charge of defrauding
the government. He was brought to
Staunton and lodged in jail.
J. E. B. Stuart Chapter, U. D. 0. on
Tuesday night elected the following
officers: Mrs. Carter Harrison, presi
dent; Miss Charlotte Ranson, vice
president; Mrs. N. H. McCullough, sec
retary, and Miss Mary Haines, treas
urer.
Mr. N. H. Stover, who has beeu re
siding in North Dakota for the past
eight or ten months, has returned to
his old home at Valley Mills, where
he will spend the winter. He does not
know yet whether he will return to
the Northwest or not.
Miss Evelyn Shreckhise left this
week for an extended trip to California
by way of New Orleans, where she will
stop a few weeks. She accompanied
Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Slade who had
been visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. P.
Shreckhise.
Miss Cynthia Balthis died at Char
lottesville, Tuesday, of pneumonia, af
ter an illness of only five days. Miss
Balthis was born and reared in Cul
p per. She was a sister of Capt. W.
L Balthis, of Baltimore, for many
years mayor of this city.
Judge Wm. G. Williams died sud
denly at his home in Orange county on
Tuesday, He was related to the Cat
letts here, and it was only ashort time
ago that he visited them and appear
ed in good health.
It is said that Dr. J. M. Mcßryde
will resign the presidency of the Vir
ginia Polytechnic Institute at the cud
of the present session to assume charge
ot the Sweetbriar Institute, the Epis
copal female college to bo started in
Amherst county.
Mr. M. A. Johns, of near West Au
gusta, has accepted a position at Wil
liamsburg, Va , iv the Eastern State
Hospital and entered upon his duties
there last week. The people of West
August* will regret to lose Mr. Johns
as a citizen of that coinuiunky.
Fire at 4 o'clock Monday afternoon
destroyed the new annex to the Lewis
burg Female Institute, at Lewisuurg,
VV. Va. The old academy was saved.
This is a flourishing Presbyterian
bctiool with 115 young ladies enrolled
The loss is large.
Edward Silling, aged about 20 years,
son of George Silling, was caught in
the shafting at the old Hundley mill
ou Middle river Saturday night, where
he was work.ug, and was killed. The
funeral took place Monday morning at
Parnassus.
The many friends of Mr. Jobn H.
Parkins, of the Fort Dctiai.ce neighbor
hood, will regret to hear that he bus
suffered a s.rokeof paralysis. He was
stricken about a week ago, aud has
continued to grow worse. Mr. Par
kins is one of our most progressive
men, and is highly esteemed by his
neighbors aud all who know him.
The household of J. D. Morrison, on
Whistle Creek, a few miles from Lex
iogtou, a few nights ajro. was put into
commotion by the singular cries of
some animal thought to he a panther.
The dogs, hogs, and other domestic ani
mals were greatly frightened by the
cries of the strange animal. It is
thought that the opening up of the
mountains of the State and West Vir
ginia has caused these animals to
change their haunts.
News was received here Saturday
that Mr. Thos. Hetliu had died very
suddenly that morning at his home in
Silver City, New Mexico. Mr. Hefllu
married Mis* Maggie Spitler, daughter
of Mr. aud Mrs. J. W. Spitler, of this
city. Mrs. Heflin and her little daugh
ter were visiting her parents here at
the time. The first telegram stated
Mr. Heflin had been wounded, but not
seriously. Later another telegram was
received announcing his death. His
remains reached here yesterday, aud
were buried in Thornrose cemetery.
Through tje efforts of J. P. Davis,
the genial, proprietor of the Eakleton
hotel, the long felt want for a ladies'
restaurant in this city is now supplied.
Saturday eveuing Mr. Davis opened
up a most inviting place in the build
ing on the corner of Main and New
streets. A. S. J. Wheeler, who for
many years was in the Pullman dining
car service, will have charge of the
restaurant. This will prove a great
convenience for ladies from the coun
ty who have to spend the day in the
ci f y shopping.
Death of the Oldest Man In Virginia.
After living thrjugh a whole cen
t.iry and lacking only a few days of
living within three centuries. Mr.
George .Lewis Argenbright, perhaps
the oldest citizen in Virginia, died
Tuesday morning at bis borne in
Gi ecu ville, aged one hundred years and
ele "en months.
Many perbons reputed to have been
centenarians could not fully substanti
ate their age, but in Mr. Argenbright's
case he was not only a man of promi
nence and intelligence, who well knew
himself of his remarkable longevity,
but his baptismal certificate, a matter
of court record, establishes bis great
age wi'.hout doubt. Had he lived un
til the 17th of next month he would
have rounded out his one hundred and
first year, having lived his entire life
in the county iv which he was born.
Mr. Argenbright was a highly re
spected citizen of Augusta county, aud
was born January 17,1801, in the west
em part of the county, and was a son
of Jacob and Christina Argenbright.
The family then moved to Middlebrook.
Mr. Argenbright was of very frail con
stitution when a young man, and went
to New Market to consult Dr. Solo
man Ilenkel (the ancestor of the Staun
ton Henkels) as to his health. Dr.
Henkel advised him to go on a farm,
and he moved to the Greenville neigh
borhood, where he has since lived, and
where tie has had remarkable good
health. There is no doubt or question
whatever as to Mr. Argenbright's age.
A baptismal certificate preserved iv
the family and written in German by
Rev. C. A. Reckert was prepared when
he was in his fourth year. There are
other certificates of other members of
the family at the same time, and which
are preserved now by the family.
Mr. Argenbright is not the only
member of his family who lived to an
old age. His mother lived until 1800,
when she died at the age of 94. His
brother, David Argenbright, livei
near Chattanooga, Term., who died
three or four years ago at the age of 91.
Iv June, 1842, Mr. Argenbright mar
ried Mary L Bishop, who died iv 1891,
leaviug three children, Mrs. E. V.
Hawpe. James L. Argenbright and
Newton Argenbright. Mr. Newton
Argenbright is now and has been for
many years clerk of the Hustings Court
for the city of Staunton.
On the celebration of Mr. Argen
bright's 100 th birthday, on the 17th of
last January, theSrECTATOR printed
a full account of his long and eventful
life, which was very interesting.
The funeral took place Wednesday
afternoon from Bethel church, there
being a large concourse of people-pres
cut, Rev. R. A. Lapsley, assisted by
Rev. C. A. Freed,ol Midulebrook.and
Rev. Dr. W. N. Scott, ol this city, con
ducted the services. The following
neighbors acted as pallbearers —Simon
Alinarode J.Alex. Bumgardner, Clarke
Brown, Frank Hays, R. Wallace Mc-
Clure and R. Frank Larew.
Middli brook Items,
Mrs. Hill, widow of the late John
Hill, was buried at Tabor last week.
She was an aged lady and leaves a
family of four children. Two of them
—a sou and daughter live in Kansas.
A colored woman lett her baby in
front of the fire last week, and while
away sparks fell on tbe blanket and set
fire to it. When discovered the child
was bo badly burned that it died.
Mrs. Peter Rowe, a very aged lady,
is sick at her home near here.
Mrs. A. B. Counell, of Staunton, is
visiting her mother, Mrs. Goode, at
this place.
Mrs. Martz is visiting her daughter,
Mrs. Manly, iv this village.
Jos. Whaleu, who has been in West
Virginia all summer is at home.
D. M. Smith is at home after an ab
sence of four weeks in the Alleghanies.
There has been an epidemic of steal
ing here for some time. People com
plaining that their eggs and chickens
are disappearing, ana buildings broken
open and their contents stolen.
Mr. Sam'l Berry had the misfortune
to lose three of his horses this year by
d?ath.
LOST.—Ou streets of Staunton, about
2 weeas ago, a neat trim brown bitch;
will answer to name of "Brownie," is
friendly, and will stand erect and walk
on hind feet, for candy or cakes; weighs
1 about 20 pounds. Owners is anxious
I for '•Brownie's" return because she
i was the almost inseparable companion
'of his children. Liberal reward will
be given for her return to I)r. J. F.
NeiT, at Stover's Livery Stable. •
DEATHS DURING THE WEEK.
JAMES MASON MILLER, SR.
James Mason Miller, Sr., died Sat
urday night at his residence from a
general breakdown due to Obi age. H-e
was born in North Carolina in 1814, af
terward goiug to Huutsville, Al* , and
thence to Texas. Many years ago be
came here and made his home with his
son M. Erskine Miller. He married
Miss Margaret Erskiue, of Greenbrier
county, W. Va. His son, J. Mason
Miller, Jr., died just three weeks ago.
The following grandchildren survive
him: Mrs. H. B. Sproul, A. E. Miller
and Misses Mary, Bertie Fannie and
Margaret Miller. Th? funeral was at
eleven o'clock Monday morning from
the First Presbyterian church, and was
conducted by the Rev. R. C. Gilmore,
assisted by the Ilev. W. Q. Hullihen.
and the interment was iv Thorurose
cemetery. The gentlemen who acted
as pall-bearers were:
Active—A. Jaffe, M. T. Bergin, J
E. Wilson, H. A. Walker, E. Noth
nagel, R. S. Turk, S. F. Pilson an 4P.
E Wilson.
i Honorary—F. H. Woodward, Dr.
Benjamin Blackford, H. M. Mclihauy,
Dr. B. M. Atkinson, H. D. Peck and
Joseph A. Waddell
MISS BLANCHE FAUL
Miss Blanche Paul died last Sunday
morning at 9:30 at her home, in Mt.
Solon, of grip with other complica
tions. She was iv her 47th year and
suffered a long and painful illness. She
was a cousistant member of the Pres
byterian church aud was held in high
esteem by a large circle of friends. The
funer-1 services were conducted by her
pastor. Rev. L. H. Mossy Creek
church at 2 o'clock Monday, where she
was laid to rest by the side of her fath
er, mother aud brother, who preceded
her to the grave some years ago. She
was the last member of a family of four
and was a daughter of the late Capt.
Samuel Paul, a gallant confederate sol.
dier,who was treasurer of this county at
the time of his death. Her mother was
a MissGivens, a niece of the late James
and Louis Bumgardner. She has a
large number of relatives in this and
Rockingham county, who will be
grieved to hear of her death.
MRS. MARY A WEIGHT.
Mrs. Mary A. Wright, mother of Mr.
W. T. Wright, died at the home of her
son here on Thursday morning, aged
about 89 years. She was the widow
of Jefferson Wright, who died about
three years ago. Her funeral took
place Friday at Parnassus, the funeral
services being conducted by Rev, Isaac
W. Canter, of the Methodist church
here. Mrs. Wright had been a mem
ber of the United Brethren church for
77 years.
From Buena Vista.
Buena Vista, Dec. 18.—On last Sun
day evening the foreign missionary
society of the Southeru Semiuary had
charge of the services at the St. John's
M. E. Church. The exercises were
under the direction of Miss Maud Col
man, the president "of the society.
Among the main features and those
especially enjoyed by the congregation
were the vocal solos of Miss Colmau
and Miss Gertrude Sanborn. The pa
per on the Mexican woman by Miss
Lizzie Rosser and the addresses by
Miss Column and Rev. Mr. Collins.
The Christmas recital will be given
in the assembly room this evening at
8 p. m., aud from the appearance of
the program it will be a very enjoyable
one.
Tbe Christmas holidays will begin
Friday afternoon, most of the young
ladies will spend Christmas at home
or with friends, ouly about fifteen re
maining at the school.
The young ladies of the Baptist
church will give an entertainment at
the Opera House tomorrow evening.
It will consist of a Chinese wedding,
several selections by the Buena Vista
Orchestra and Vocal and Instrumental
music by local talent.
The storm last Saturday did very
little damage in this vicinity.
Buena Vista will be quite gay dv
ring Christmas. From what we can
learn there will be several visitors in
town and several private entertain
ment will be given during Christmas
week.
Our efficient postmaster J. W. Wad
dy is at home this week with the rheu
matism.
Circuit Court.
The fall term of this court is rapidly
approaching its close.there is uot much
business to be attended to, and It is
thought it will adjourn before the holi
days. The following business has-been
transacted during the week:
The case of Mrs. P. H. O'Connor
against the city of Staunton, claim
for $100 damages for burying a dog on
her premises, was thrown out on a
demurrer.
Iv the case of Lillie Markell in peti
tion as interpleader against James A.
Critzer, motion to set aside verdict of
jury aud judgment in favor of Mrs.
Markell for possession of the property
allowed.
Verdict in the case of the Farmers'
and Meicuants' bank of Salem against
Mrs. Reeves Catt was set aside- This
is the second time tbe verdict has been
set aside in this case.
The demurrer to the declaration in
the case of Eliza Shifflett's adminis
trator against the C. & O. railroad
was overruled.
The following trustees were appoint
ed for Methodist congregations:
Parnassus church —S. H. Burtonand
George Propes; for Spring Hill church !
—Thomas McClune, Andrew T. Bch
ard, James W. Sheets and N. K. Trout;
for Centreville church—Levi K. Pleck
er.
With Our Advertisers.
City Treasurer Hoge calls attention
of taxpayers to the fact that the sec
ond half of their city taxes are due
Jan. 1.
H. 11. Bolen's line of Christmas
novelties are crp-to date.
See Harnsberger's Xmas announce
ment it is well worth reading.
The Augusta Electric Supply Co. is
prepared to do all kinds of work in its
line.
Miller & Bradley are making a spec
ial sale of Handkerchiefs and Cloves
for Xmas.
The statement of the Augusta Na
tional Bank appears in another col
umn. It makes a splendid showing
and should prove interesting readiDg.
Knights ot Honor.
On Monday night Staunton Lodge,
No. 756, Knights of Honor, elected the
following officers for the ensuing term:
Dictator, F. W. Hager; Vice Dictator,
Ceo. W. Peace; Assistant Dictator,
Chas. O'Donnell; Reporter, A. S.
Woodhouse; Financial Reporter, E.
M. Cushing; Treasurer, lt, D. Haislip;
Chaplain, T. C. Morton;Guardian, Jas.
Ker, Jr.; Sentinel, Geo. S. Roseuber
ger. Maj. A. F. Kinney, Geo. \V.
Peaco, and Heber Ker, were elected
trustees.
Burglars broke into the postofflee at
Fort Defiance Friday night, but only
got a small amount of cash and stamps.
HOLIBAY
690DS!
Our Christmas selections are now
op"n fur your inspoction. A sight of
this admirable a-i>-ortment will educate
you up to a knowledge of what is most
appropriate and Hist class, and we hope
you will Hive us the opportunity of
practically demonstrating to you the
excellency and quality of our goods.
You will find our prices a guarantee
of the good faith which we desire to
maintain with our customers. We in
vite the closest scrntiny and criticism
and assure you of perfect satisfaction
in all business transaclions.
Our stock of gold and silver goods,
watches, clocks, etc., is the largest we
have ever shown, and the prices the
lowest, compared to the quality.
Give us a call and we'll be pleased to
show you our magnificent stock
whether you buy or not.
H. L LANG,
Staunton, - - Virginia.
Mutual Phone No. 264.
Augusta Electric Supply Co.,
Manufacturers of and Dealers in
Electrical Supplies !
117 East Main Street,
STAUNTON, VA.
Resignation Accepted.
Deerfield, Dec. 16.—At a congrega
tional meeting held at Rocky Spring
church on December 8, it was decided
to accept the resignation of Rev. J. H.
H. Winfree, tendered October 27. He
will continue to fill tbe pulpit, his
health permitting, until the meeting
of Fresbvtery in the spring.
He preached a very beautiful and
forceful sermon last Sunday, using as
his text, "Come unto me all ye that
labor and are heavy laden, and I will
give you rest"—this being the text
used by him thirty years ago at the
commencement of his pastorate here.
We, his members, feel that he may
well say: "I have fought a good fight,
I have finished my course, I have kept
tbe faith; Henceforth there is laid up
for me a crown of righteousness,
which the Lord, the righteous judge,
shall give me at that day."
Miss Mattie Montgomery made a
flying visit to Williamsville, Bath
county on Monday. Her youngest
sister, Ethel, who had been paying a
protracted visit to her aunt, Mrs. Het
tie McCliutic, returning with her.
Mrs. W. C. Craig spent several days
in town last week doing her Christmas
shopping.
Mr. J. W. Glendye who has been
away on business for two weeks, re
turned Saturday.
Mr. Ernest McClintic, a young law
yer of Monterey, Highland county,
spent a few days in our village last
week.
The Crokinole Club met at Mrs. N.
K. Clayton's, in the Marble Valley
neighborhood, on Friday night. In
spite of the threatening weather there
was a full attendance, and a pleasant
evening was spent. Miss Bessie Burk
was the recipient of the first prize, a
handsome silver penholder, and Mr.
Clayton Shiplette tbe booby.
The "Scratcher" wants to know how
long it will be before "Clayton" can
dress dolls V
From Buffalo Gup.
Buffalo Gap, Dec. 16.—Mr. J. W.
Keller, while attempting to cross Buf
falo Branch Saturday night, had a
narrow escape from drowning, as the
stream was very high, the water com
ing over the horse's back. The horse
fell and Mr. Keller was thrown in the
water. In attempting to get up the
horse stepped on Mr. X 's foot and he
is no w only able to hobble about. With
much difficulty he succeeded in reach
iug the bank with his horse. Mr. K.
lost his hat, umbrella and lantern in
the stream.
There is no county road to the sta
tion at this place and no crossing over
tbe stream tor walking, and people go
ing to tbe station have a hard time
reaching it. We need a cross road
from the county road to the station
aud have asked for it, but have heard
nothing of it lately.
H. II King, C &0 operator at Crane,
visited his parents here today.
M. P. Keller is working nights at
Swoope temporarily, that office now
being open at night.
A. J. Honk, of Frost, W. Va., is
loading some fine cattle here for the
northern markets. "<
Mrs. Bright, who has been quite
sick is improving. Her son, Mr. Geo.
Bright, of Staunton, was here to see
her.
Mr. N. D. Simmons, of Bridgewater,
Is improving his property very much.
In every receipt that calls for baking powder use "Royal"
FINDINGS OF THE COURT
IN THE SCHLEY INQUIRY.
Admiral Dewey Gives Schley the Credit
of the Santiago Victory—The other two
Members of the Court Stand by the
Navy Department—The Verdict Much
Criticised.
The report of the Schley Court of
Inquiry was promulgated by Secretary
Long Friday night. There are two
reports. Admirals Benham and Ram
say concurring iv the first, which is
signed by Admiral Dewey also as a
matter of form, but he make a sepa
rate report.
The majority opinion finds in brief
that Admiral Schley should have pro
ceeded with the utmost dispatch to
Cienfuegos and maintained a close
blockade; that be should have endeav
ored to have obtained information of
the Spanish squadron there; that he
should have proceeded to Santiago
with dispatch; that he should not have
made the retrogade movement; that
he should have carried the Depart
ment's instructions out; that he should
have endeavored to have captured the
Spanish vessels in Santiago; that be
did not do his utmost to destroy the
Colon; that he caused the squadron
to lose distance in the loop of the
Brookly; that he thereby caused the
Texas to back; that he did injustice to
Hodgson; that his conduct in tbe cam
palgn was characterized by vaccillatiou
and dilatorinesß and lack of enterprise;
that his cfiicial reports on the coal sup
ply were misleading and inaccurate;
that his conduct during the battle was
self-possessed, aud he encouraged in
Lis own person his subordinate officers
and men.
THE DEWEY REPOET.
In the opinion of the undersigned,
the passage from Key West to Cien
fuegos was made by the Flying Squad
ron with all possible dispatch, Commo
dore Schley having in view the im
portance of arriving off Cienfuegos
with as much coal as possible in the
ships' bunkers.
The blockade of Cienfuegos was ef
fective. Commodore Schley in per
mitting the steamer Adula to enter the
port of Cienfuegos expected to obtain
information concerning the Spanish
squadron when she came out.
Tbe passage from Cienfuegos to a
point abont 22 miles south of Santiago
was made with as much dispatch as
possible while keeping tbe squadron a
unit. The blockade of Santiago was
effective.
Commodore Schley was the senior
officer of our squadron off Santiago
when the Spanish squadron attempted
to escape on the morning of July 3,
1898. lie was in absolute command,
and is entitled to the credit due such
commanding officer for the glorious
victory which resulted in the total
destruction of the Spanish ships.
George Dewey,
Admiral U. S. Navy.
Mr '"idor Rayner, whose defence of
Admiral Schley has won him the ad
miration of the people, when apprised
of the findings of the court, said it
was a terrible blow to him, bat his
manner, no less than his words, gave
indication that this is not to be the
end, on the contrary, he will counsel
and aid Admiral Schley to fight to the
last ditch for tbe vindication that has
been denied him by 'two admirals who
have never fired a gun in a war as it
must be conducted today.'
"My honor has been vindicated and
I am satisfied with the decision of the
court." This was the only comment
Admiral Schley would make after
hearing a synopsis of the two reports
of the court of inquiry.
■
To Cure a Cold In One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. E. W. Grove's signature
is on each box. 25c dec2o ly
Odd Fellow Officers.
Staunton Lodge No. 45— Wm. A.
Kidd, noble grand; J. Guilford Dud
ley, vice grand; H. H. Harlow secre
tary; C. 0. Wheat, treasurer; George
Bright, chaplain; A. S. Woodhouse,
sitting past grand.
Fidelity Lodge No. 110.— W. Frank
Berry, noble grand; Jos. A. Glasgow,
vice grand; W. A. Pratt, secretary; W.
H. Ast, treasurer, J. Luther Dull, sit
ting past grand.
Lewiston Lodge No. 181.—I. L. Huff,
noble grand; J. W. Bright, vice grand:
B. F. Humphreys, secretary; J. W.
Sheets, jr., treasurer; J. Booker Smith,
chaplain, and Geo. A. Sheets, sitting
past grand.
Stops the Cough and Works off the Cold.
Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets
cure a cold in a day. No cure, no Pay.
Prise 25 cents. dec 20 ly
City Markets.
Staunton., Va. Dec, 19. 1901.
Corrected By J. A. Fauver l (Jo., and tbe
White Star Mills.
Country Produce.
Iflour—paisni; 4.50(5) t.7i
Family 4-00 a 4.25
Straight 3.80 a 4.05
Wheat— . Ml
Offals, per ton $20,00 a 22.0.
BSKB 22
Butter l»
Chickens (young) per lb .. V
Irish Potatoes 60
Oats—shelled ®»8
Rye 60
Wool—unwashed 15
Wool—washed 20
Lard »c
Bacon— country cured. new
Hams 12a14
Shoulders It
Sides 11
Corn .... 6U
Cornmeal w g
Mixed Hay 10.35
Timothy Hay - - — a 11.50
Clover Ha-v 8.00 a 9.0T
Live Stock Markets.
Baltimore, December 12,
Cattle—Eeceipts for the week 4,685 head
against 4,676 last week.
Good cattle in demand at firm prices,
other kinds slow and dull at last week's
prices..
Quote—Choice butcher steers $5.00 to
good, $4 30 to $4.70; common to me
dium, $3;t0?4 00.
Hogs—Fair supply;market steady. Quote
Westerns $6.00 to $6.15; from other points
$5.65 to $5.85; roughs $4.00 to $5 00,
Sheep—Fair supply; market slow, Quote
common to prime $1.50 to $3 50.
Lambs—Fair supply; market dull. Quote
common to prime $3 to $4.70.
Calves—Fair supply; market firm. Quote
common to good $3.50t0 $7.
Fresh Cows—Fair supply: common to
fair $18.00 to $30 00; good to choice $35
to $55.
HALF OUR ILLS
ARE CATARRHAL
ILNATURE.
Catarrhal Diseases are Most
Prevalent in Winter.
IS THERE NO WAY OF
ESCAPE FROM THEM?
Pe-ru-na Never Fails to Cure
Catarrh Wherever
Located.
There are some thing* which are as
tare as fate, and can be relied on to oocur
to at least one-hall of the human family
unless meant are taken to prevent.
First, the climate of winter is sure to
bring colds.
Second, colds not promptly cured are
■ore to cause catarrh.
Third, catarrh improperly treated is
sure to make life short and miserable.
Catarrh spares no organ or function of
the body. It is capable of destroying
sight, taste, Smell, hearing, digestion,
secretion, assimilation and excretion.
It pervades every part of the human
body, head, throat, stomach, bowels,
bronchial tabes, lungs, liver, kidneys,
bladder and other pelvio organs.
That Peruna cures catarrh wherever
located Is attested by the following tes
timonials sent entirely unsolicited to
Dr. Hartman by grateful men and wo
men who have been cored by Peruna:
Catarrh of The Head.
Mr. D. B. Ramsey writes In a recent
Utter from Pino Bluff, Ark., the fol
lowing:
" My sob, Leon Ramsey, four years of
•ge, suffered with catarrh of the head
tot eighteen or twenty months. Se took
one bottle of your Parana and could
hear a* good aa ever."—D. R. RAMSE Y.
Catarrh of The Noie.
Mr. Herman Ehlke, 961 Orchard street,
Milwaukee, Wis., writes:
" I am entirely eared of my catarrh of
the nose by your Peruna. My case was
a severe one."—Herman Ehlke.
Catarrh of The Throat.
B. H. Banyan, Sales vllle, 0., writes:
" I suffered with catarrh of the throat
for five years. I wm induced to try
Peruna. I have used five battles and am
perfeoUy well."—B. H. Rnnyan.
Catarrh of Th* Ear.
Mr. Archie Oodin, 188 Beech street,
Pitohbnrg, Mass., writes i
"Peruna has cored ma of catarrh of
the middle ear. I feel batter than I have
for several years."—Archie Oodin.
The State Primary Plan.
The primary plan adopted by the
sub-committee has been completed and
will be submitted to the full State
Democratic Committee on Jan. 15.
The plan, so far as it applies to TJ.
S. Senators and State officers, is made
mandatory by the Norfolkresolutions,
but as to Congressmen and members
of the Legislature and county and
city officers, the matter of having pri
maries is left to the local committees.
The plan provides for the viva voce
method of voting, and fixes the quali
fications of the voter, allowing all reg
istered white Democrats who are en
titled to vote for members of the Gen
eral Assembly, to participate in all
party primaries in the State.
The voters are pledged to support
the nominees of the party, and it is
provided that votes shall be cast di
rectly for the candidates for office, the
one receiving the highest number of
votes to be declared tbe nominee for
the office for which he was a candidate.
The assessments of the cost ot United
States Senatorial primaries and those
for State officers are to be fixed by tbe
State Central Committee, which body
shall be charged with the general con
duct of all primaries for these posi
tions, and shall decide all contests re
sulting therefrom.
The Congressional Committees are
to deal with nominations for the
House of Representatives, and matters
in relation to members of the Legisla
ture and county and city officers are
left entirely in the hands of the City
and County Committees.
The plan is, of course, subject to
amendment in the. State Committee,
and its final adoption isliKely to cause
a great deal of discussion.
SUGGESTIONS FOR
Xmas Presents
FOR GENTLEMEN.
Such As—
SLIPPERS.
A PAIR of HANNOIS,
HESSEB or
RALSTON HEALTH SHOES,
SWEATERS,
BATH ROBES,
STUDIIiiG JACKETS,
FANCY VESTS,
SILK frUSPENDERS,
H AND KE RCHIEFS,
UNDRESS KID GLOVES,
MUFFLERS,
SMOKING JACKETS.
VALISES, DRESS SUIT CASES,
EBONY TOILET SETS,
MILITARY BRUSHES,
EBONY WHIBP BROOMS,
NECK TIE BOXES, GLOVE AJ\D
HANDKERCHIEF BOXES,
COLLAR AND CUFF BOXES,
EBONY CLOTHES BRUSHES,
UMBRKLLAS for Ladies and Gentle-
men.
CANES,
NECKWEAR in all the latest styles,
FUR COLLARS and Gloves to match.
Call and see my display.
JAS. H. WOODWARD,
Men's and Boy's Furnishing Goods,
Hats and Shoes. »E. Main St.
Fnr Qalo on Reasonable terms.
rui oaiG —Two Farms, one near
Portland Cement Company's Works,
Craigsville, Va., containing 400 acres.
much of It meadow. The other 210 acres
on North River, two miles from Victoria
Furnace, Goshen, Va., nicely located on
Lexington road. For further inform a tior
address MRS. M. E. DAVIIiSOJN,
nov 22 5t Millboro Springs, Va.
AN ELEGANT LINE
OF
JMMGOODS!
The most Beautiful Assortment of
PICTURES,
BRIC-A-BRAC,
FINE CHINA,
SILVER NOVELTIES,
' AND
BOOKS,
EVER SHOWN HERE.
The entire county personally in
vited to call and view our stock.
ALBERT SHULTZ,
Next Nat. Val. Bank,
j Staunton, Va.
WWf \ \tW n
A TEN STROKE FOR PERUNA.
Catarrh of The Lungs.
Mrs. Emilie Kirckhoff, Ada, Minn.,
writes:
"Through a violent cold contracted
last winter, I became afflicted with ca
tarrh of the nose, which in a short time
affected my lungs. I took Peruna which
cured me thoroughly. I now feel better
than I have for forty years."—Mrs.
Emilie Kirckhoff.
Catarrh of The Bladder.
Mr. John Smith, 811 S. Third street,
Atchison, Kan., writes:
"I was troubled with catarrh of the
urethra and bladder for two years. At
the time I wrote to yon I was under the
care of my home dootor, and had been
for four months.
" I followed your directions but two
months, and can say Peruna cured me
of that trouble.—"John Smith.
Catarrh of The Bowel*.
Mr. Henry Entaion, South Bend, Ind.,
writes:
" Tbe doctor said I had catarrh of the
bowels and I took his medicine, bat
with no relief. I was getting wort* all
the time.
" Before I had taken a half bqttle of
Peruna I felt like a new man."—Henry
Entaion,
MONEY SATO SALE of UMBRELLAS!
Commencing Monday. Dec. 16.
WE will on the above date offer one hundred
Umbrellas —twenty styles in handles,
best Gloria cover, at about half their regular
valne. Attend This Sale and Save Money.
Stireck:tiise & Bear.
y(7\ N C ii E S T E R
f f "LEADER" and "REPEATER"
SMOKELESS POWDER SHOTGUN S..ELLS
are used by the best shots in the country because they are so accurate,
uniform and reliable. All the world's championships and records have been
won and made by '""nchester shells. Shoot them and you'll shoot well.
USED BY THE 3EST SHOTS, SOLD EVER
Harman Bros.,
Whiskey & Wine
Merchants. Staunton, Va.
Over one hundred barrels of Prime Old Liquors in stock to select from
We call attention to some of our best brands :
Pennsylvania Pure Rye Whiskey, 7 years old, $4.00 a gallon.
Monticello " " 5 years old, 3.00 a gallon.
Auburn (Maryland Rye) " 4 years old, 2.50 a gallon.
Rockbridge County Rye, " 3 years old, 2.00 a gallon.
Prime old Virginia Apple Brandy; 2.50 a gallon.
dec 64t HARMAN BROS., Opposite Va. Hotel.
Don't believe you can buy Xmas Presents
better elsewhere than at BOLEN'S
Jewelry Store, until you have seen his
stock.
ONE MINUTE!
Mr. Busy lan,lf yon Dlease.and read this
We are addressing you who scan the col
umns of a paper and give not a flg for its
advertisements-
Do yon really know who we are—Staun
ton's largest and best implement house ?
Yes, the largest and best In the Valley. The
very place to supply and equip your farm
with all the
LATEST and UP-TO-DATE MACHINERY
Watch onr NEW SPREADERS-some"
thing new on them; just out. They won the
highest medal at the Pan-American and as
for prices- don't let's mention prices.
That our business has a mission is demon
strated by the fact that in two short years
the public have made a business here that
taxes our facilities to the utmost. Our mis
sion Is to work; out on the highest plane we
can reach the greatest up-to-date Imple-
ment, Buggy and Carriage House In the \ al-
ley. Cur new buggies will Interest you.
Don't be taken In by a Jobber, but come and
look at our good.
Speak for your corn PLANTER In time
—the "Black Hawk"—as we were unable to
nil all orders last season. A few second hand
Engines and Threshers
At a bargain on next year's terms. To those
who are looking r»r new engines: We ask
that you call and see us. We can give you a
few pointers-something you don't know,
perhaps,
Kennedy & Crawford,
GBBENVILLE AVENUE,
Hf-Phone Call 168. " Staunton, Va
Catarrh of The Kldaeya.
Peter J. TJnger, Hawley, Pa,,writes:
" I think that I am perfectly cured of
catarrh of the kidneys by Peruna, as I
have no trouble of any kind."—Peter
J. TJnger.
Catarrh of The Stomach.
A. W. Graves, of Hammond, Ind.,
writing to Dr. Hartman, says:
" I am well of catarrh of the stomach
after suffering two years. I have taken
five bottles of Peruna and one of Manalin
and I feel like a new man now." —A. W.
Graves.
Pelvio Catarrh.
Miss Katie Lochman, Lafayette, Ind.,
writes:
"I had pelvio catarrh, pain in the
abdomen, back, had stomach trouble
and headaohe caused by catarrh. I fol
lowed your directions; took Parana and
Manalin according; to directions, and
how happy I feel that I am relieved of
inch a distressing aliment."—Miss Katie
iioohlaan.
A book on the cure of la grippe and
eatairh in all stages and phases sent free
to any address by The Peruna Medicine
00., Columbus, Ohio.
YWHERE
UCXKV to lend on improved real
*" estate. nARRY h. blease,
Masonic Temple. Staunton, Va.
A GUARANTEE
That is absolute and
specific goes with every
"LESTER"
..PIANO..
It lias the security of a
Government Bond. The
reputation of the manufac
turer and ours as the seller
is back of it. Call and ex
amine them for yourself.
Brat! & Hvinnitk;
Rooms 15 & 16 Orowle Bldg
nov 29