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THE ssLsROSS- RO4DS'' OF THE
PACIFIC


One of the most remarkable propositions
before the late remarkable congress, was
one that the government should pay
So, 100000 for Il telegraph cable from San
Francisco to Hawaii. Among the effects
used to aid it and keep the agricultural
mind quiet at this novel and unwarranted
expenditoIe, was stereotype map pre-
pared and furnished many of the agricnl-
tural journals of the country showing
Hawaii as the centre of the ''cross-roads"
of the Pacific. AS matter of fact Hawaii
is two thousand miles South of the direct
line to China and Japan, and five hundred
miles North of the direct line to Austria
lila. Lobbying in former days merely con-
sisted OF carrying the votes of congress
men, but in this more enlightened day of
sharp practice it arranges not only to get
The vote of the congressman, but to keep
his constituents blinded as to what he has
done. We are glad to know that Senators
Daniel and Hunton and Congressman
Tucker helped to defeat the job, and sorry
that one-half the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. in the
House voted for it.
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SOME STATISTICS INTERESTING
TO FARMERS.

The report OF December, 1894, from the
Statistician of the U. S. Department of Ag-
ricnlture, contains information interesting
to that very large proportion of us whose
business is agricultural. The statistics sup
piled are not encouraging, and if relief to the
present stagnation OF business is to come
from the products of the soil, the circum-
stances of the farmers will have to change.
Of our population of sixty-five millions,
the census shows that thirty-fiye millions
live by working the land; ten millions by
mechanical trades, mining and manufac-
turing; the next ten millions by trade and
transportation; and the last depend on the
professions. on artist work and Oh house
service, which last includes all immense
body of workers, but SO largely female as
to turn out, in proportion, the smalles.
number Of voters.
The thirty-five millions Of farming pop
ulation give seven millions OF worhmen
and their united iabor;produces s., 450 ,107,
544. which divided among the workers
gives for each three hundred and fifty dol
lars year. With this sum the worker has,
to house, feed and clothe five people, main
tain in order, pay taxes and mortgages Oh
sixteen billions of plant which is the value
stated for 1890. The value of this plant,
which includes over six hundred and TWEEN
ty-three millions OF acres of farms has in
creased only twenty per cent. in about
twenty years in spite OF the great increase
of the whole country. AS each worker
of the seven millions has to keep up and
cultivate in such proportion as he can,
nearly ninety acres Of land he will have his
hands full, and when he has gotten through
the cost of work and met the obligations
mentioned there will not lie much left of
that three hundred and fifty dollars to ex-
pend for the profit of the other workers of
the country.
The value of the wheat crop, six hun
dred and forty millions of bushels, is re-
turned for 1894, at two hundred and twen-
ty- six millions of dollars. About eighteen
OF twenty years ago the value Of one wheat
crop which mainly helped to extricate us
from a similar depression of business, and
which was principally sold abroad, was
nearly seven hundred millions of dollars.
1t will take such another piece Of good
luck to set the farmers again on their feet,
and to give solid foundation to that con-
fidence the loss of which is so often de-
plored.
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Staunton vindiCator
FRIDAY MORNING. MAR. s. 1895.
LOCAL.
LOCAL.
IN TO-DAY'S WNDI-
GATOR

For the convenience of our readers and
for better service to our advertisers. we
will give with each issue of the V1NDICA-
TOR, a list of the advertisements contained
in that issue.
Land for Sale.-The VIM B. Crawford 3d.
acre farm, March 25th, by Commissioners
Robertson, Curry and Craig.
The Adam Reed 13O-acre farm, March 18th,
by Commissioner James Bumgardner, Jr.
Eight desirable farms by p E. Wilson &
Co., Staunton.
An 85-acre farm miles from Staunton by
Dr.. E. F. Wayman.
Election Annoatncements.-N. g. Watts and
]. Newton Wilson for Sheriff. Commission
ers of Revenue-W. Arthur Wilson and Hugh
g. Eichelberger, Beverly Manor; w. l.. Now
ny for South River S. II. Parkins for Middle
River; r. Frank Larew. for Riverheads ID.
F. Hoover, Pastures. Constables: John D.
Rodgers, l.. A. Plunkett and John T. Hanger,
Beverley Manor; Road Commissioner: Col.
John D. Lilley, for Riverheads.
Dry Goods.-J. e. Bishop, American Stock
Co., New York Bankrupt Co.; Sanger &
Eichelberger; The Bee Hive Store; w. e. Pax
ton.
CIothing.-Jos. l.. Barth & Co., j. A. Hutche-
son. Merchant Tailor,
Notwithstanding, SPOTS & Co.. (whole-
sale) Hoge & Hutchinson (wholesale). John
e. Whitlock, d. A Sniteman, Powell & Davis.
Jepelry.-H. L. Lang.
Agricultural Implements-W. Il. H. Lynn &
Co.
PhotograpAs-H. Dunbar Murray, J. H.
Landes. A. l.. Hook.
Chemical analysis Of Ores and Waters.-
Charles Catlett's laboratory.
Drags.-B. F. Hughes.
Shoes.-Mc H. Holiday.
Hotels.-The Virginia Hotel, ]. G. Scheffer,
Proprietor.
Collector Of Accounts.-John A. Noon, City
Constable
Lao FHms.-Pratt & Kerr, J. NJ. Quarles,
Jno. N. Opie, Alex F. Robertson, r. E. r.
Nelson.
Corriages.-Jno. NJ Hardy & Son.
Ptatns6Sng and gas ftting-J. j. Kilgalen.
Business Co!lege.-Staunton Business Col
lege Humphrey 4 Hiner, P. o. Box 10.
Harness. O'Rork.
Sseds.-R. Z. Todd.
1oma6stones and Cemetery aoork.-The Mar
quis Marble Co.
Lise,y.-S. L. Thornburg, r. A. Clemmer.
Jnnk.-W. 0. Thomas.
7ob0cc0.-ROyal Colors.
Engr00ing,-H. Lee Hoffman, Baltimore.
Fert5lazers.-Jas. H. Blackley; Baker &c
Bro wn.
Eggs from patre bred Ch5ckens.-A. e. Bickle
d Bro, offer eggs from Plymouth Rock and
Black Minorcas. Orders to be left at j. l..
Henderson's grocery.
House FURNISHING and Notions.-Russell &
Britain.
Land for Remt.-2O5 acres of pasture land
at Alton Address Mrs. A. b. Baylor, Green
wood. Va.
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THE NORFOLK d; WESTERN
RECEIVERSHIP

The first statement of the Norfolk &
Western Railway Company since 1t went
into the hands of receivers F. j. Kimball
and Henry Fink, has just been made. The
gross earnings for 1894 were $lO,340, 452,
which was an increase ON 1898 of $780,
1856, but the operating expenses and taxes
were 81 sos, 1905. an increase of $453, AS on
1898, and the net earnings were $2,646, 547
a decrease of $1S6,610 on 1898. Other i'll
come increased the total net earnings to
S2,7S2.132. Against this there were de-
mands aggregating 50 ,504, 524, making Il
deficit of $61S,392. The interest charges,
rentals, car trust payments and sinking
funds payable during the year 1895 aggre-
gate about 81 100000 more than the net
earning of 1894. By reason of the inability
of the company to earn it's fixed charges
during the two preceding years, and the
loss of confidence in the company's ability
to meet it's obligations, it's credit was SO
impaired and the market price of its secu-
rites SO affected that the management was
unable to make the necessary financial
provisions.
The preferred stock of the N. 4 w. is
$50, 600, 600, the common stock SO, 500. 900,
and the bonded Indebtedness $5O,000,0 600.
1t ceased paying dividends on it's preferred
stock in October, 1892, when per cent. in
scrip was paid instead of cash. The credit
of the road has been steadily depreciatiDg,
and its preferred stock has been selling be-
low IA and the common stock below 4. A
very large per centage Of the securities are
held abroad, 10y the Dutch and English. A
committee representing all the interests.
appointed in the latter part of January has
recommendation that the inter-
est on the more recent issues of the COM
pany's bonds should be reduced. They ex-
press the opinion that reorganization can
probably be effected within short time.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-03-08

Time works strange changes Passmore
Williamson who died last week in Phila,
delphia at the age of seventythree, was
one Of the most audacious abolitionists Of
his day. He superiItended the under
ground railroad from Virginia, and when
U. S. minister J. II. Wheeler of North
Carolina. was in Philadelphia in 1855 OH
his way to his post i'll Nicaragua. having
with his family a black servant woman and
her two children, Passmore, with all accom-
plce, took the slaves off the ferry boat and
spirited them away after violent physical
struggle with Wheeler on the boat. He
was a bitter Republican. but. strange 10
say, after Grants second term became a
Democrat and has been an active one for
nearly twenty years.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-03-08

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" Staunton, v a., Feb. 18th, 1895.
Todds Creditors,
VS..
Todd, Jno. W.
All persons interested in the above styled
chancery cause will TAKE NOTICE. that in pur-
suance CT a decree of the circuit court of Angus
ia county entered Dec. l, 1894, in said cause, l
shall at my office in Staunton, Va, on
Thursday, the 2Sth dag of March, 1895,
proceed to take, state and settle an account
showing:
LIST. The real estate owned by the defendant,
Jno. w. Todd, subject to the liens of complain
ants judgments.
I'd. The fee simple and annual rental value of
said real estate.
Sd. An account of all the liens binding there
on stated in the order of their legal prorities.
4th. Any other matter deemed pertinent or
required by any party in interest to be stated
r. E. r. NELSON,
Commissioner in Chancery.
Jos. A. Glasgow, pq. feb 22-4t
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-03-08

The Staunton Daily Post. our evening
paper, rounded up it's first year last week,
and the Staunton Daily News, our morn
ing paper, appeared this week in d new and
pretty type dress. Both are ''doing pretty
well thank you,'' and their prosperity
shows that Staunton does not intend to let
either languish for lack of support.
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4 FEW POINTS AROz

A FEW POINTS ABOUT POLITICS.
Mr.. VIM. Q. G. Vannermap, editor and
publisher Of the Valley Virginian of Cliff
ton Forge, hitherto Democratic paper,
announces in his last issue that he has
leased that plant from its recent purchaser,
Hon. Jacob Yost, and has ''decided to
change the policy that has been pursued in
the past, and make the Virginian a
straightout Republican paper. believing
that course to be the best for all concern
ed.n
The new u. s. Senator from South Caro-
lima, Tiliman, was in Philadelphia last
week with Gov, Evans of that State in
specting the Drexel Institute. The Phila-
delphia Record says ''Ex-Governor Till
man was rather reticent when asked about
politics. We had an election last Novem-
her, he remarked. sadly. But do you
know, said he, turning suddenly, that l
believe the only place for Democrats to get
their reward is in Heaven? There doesn It
seem to be any for them in this world.
They deserve reward, too, for | don't be-
lieve any party Oh set OF men would, after
having been knocked down and defeated as
often as the Democrats have, get up again
and start the battle aneW.'''
One Of the worst symptoms Of the utter
Generalization of the just adjourned con-
gress, was that in it's last few days of ex-
istence a majority of both parties in the
House voted against sound money. On the
vote to issue 3 per cent. gold bonds the Re-
publicans voted 63 to 81 against it, and the
Democrats 104 to 80 in the same direction.
Representative George D. Wise was the
only member of the Virginia delegation
who voted for the bill. Representatives
Tucker and Turner were absent. The
other members, Messrs. Jones. Tyler, Epes,
Swanson, Edmunds and Meredith, voted
against it.
81 was afraid that my career in congress
had failed to make an impression on my
constituents, y remarked the victim of the
landslide. ''But found out differently
when got home.' "How 20 ''Some of
my constituents wouldn't speak to me. -
w USHGtytON our.
Highland Recorder ''Tucker' S majority
in this county increased by strict count,
according to ballot law, from IL to 26. Y ost
comedies an increase Of for Tucker with
a possible addition of 6. His charges of
fraud, as applied to this county, were found
to be without foundation, in fact.
''In the face of his claim, that he would
gain % per cent. Of the rejected ballots,
and thus overcome Tucker S majority and
get a majority OF 20 for himself, it seems
like he made Il dead failure.
The re count took place yesterday at the
the Clerks Office before J. G. Matheny,
N Notary Public. Mr.. Y ost was here to look
after his interests in person, and j. T. Nc
Allister represented MI. Tucker.7'
Bath County News of yesterday: "The
count made on last week gives Tucker $50
and Yost 800, a majority of 81 for the for
mer and a net gain for him OF nineteen
votes. MI. Yost remarked that he was
perfectly satisfied with the conduct of the
election machinery in the county. He and
j. T, McAlllster left on Thursday for
Highland where a recount was heidi
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P. E. Wilson & Co.
Land Agents, staunton, Va.

mar Lem Land A. gents, Staunton, Va.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE
" GRAZING FARM situated on the Blue
Ridge in Albemarle county Observation-Disclosures.
signed, by virtue of decree of the Circuit
December the 18th, 1894, in the chancery cause
therein pending under the short style of VIM,
b. CraWford's Trustees VS.. VIM. B. Crawford ct
ais, Will offer for sale on
Monday, March 95th, 1895,
at u o'clock NJ, in front of the Court House in
Augusta County, Virginia, that valuable graz
situated on the Blue Ridge In Albemare Coun-
ty, Va, adjoining Shumate. Johnston, and 9TH
ers, containing 5i3 acres. This is a fine grazing
farm and well watered, and those interested in
perty. One-half Of the tract will be first offered
by a line to be indicated on the day of sale, and
lift does not bring enough 10 pay Off the debts
in this cause for which Mrs Virginia b. Craw-
ford and her surety are liable, some $3.50 0n
then the whole 5l3 acres will be offered !
gle tract.
TERMS Cash sufficient to pay costs of sale
and the residue of the purchase money upon
credits of six, twelve and thirty months in equa!
installments, for which the purchaser will exc
cute bonds with approved personal security
bearing interest from the day of sale, and the
ALEX. F. ROBERTSON,
w. E. CRAIG,
CHAS. CURRY,
Special Commissioners.
I, Joseph b. Woodward Clerk of the Circuit
Court of Augusta County do certify that w. E
of sale in the above cause of Crawford's Trust ees
VS.. Crawford. Given under my hand this 18th
day of Feb. 1895.
feb. 22-5t. JOS. B. WOODWARD. Clerk.
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The railroads are still giving symptoms
Of the advent Of better times. OF thirty
five important railroad lines which have
reported gross earnings for the third week
in February, twenty three show increases,
while in the cases OF the remaining twelve,
the figures denoting decrease in earnings
are comparatively small.
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To the Voters Of Aqeqassto Uos.a.tv:.

To the Voters Of Aatg,ssta County:
hereby announce myselfa candidate for re-
election to the office OF COMM ISSIONER OF
THE REVENUE for Pastures District at the
to perform the duties of the Office with the faith
funess and efficiency that years of valuable ex-
perience in the office Will place at my COM
mand. Respectfully,
1-tde ID. F. HOOVER.
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ADJOURNMENT or CONGRESS.

Congress adjourned sine d., on Monday
last. Its friends, if it has any, will please
omit flowers. President Cleveland celebra-
ted the event by going to North Carolina
hunting.
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mar Side
70 the Voters Of Aq1qqlsto Coaenty j:

thereby announce myself a candidate for the
office of COMMISSIONER OF THE REV ENUE
for Middle River District at the coming May
election, and promise if elected to faithfully dis
charge the duties of the office to the best OF my
ability. Commissioners are voted for all over
the county and earnestly solicit the votes Of
my fellow citizens. Respectfully,
mars Slide s. H. PARKINS.
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FOR SALE.

14O-Acre Farm near Fishersville, Augusta
Co., with good improvements. Or
chard; good water: about 45 acres seed
ed down in wheat included. Price.
SIS per acre.
12O-Acre Farm near Fishersville, Augusta
Co., with good i'm provements. Fruit.
water, etc; everything in good shape.
Price $50 per acre.
265-Acre Farm within miles of the city on
splendid road Good house OF rooms,
granary, stable. corncrib, ETC.; young
apple orchard of 800 trees coming into
bearing; several hundred peach trees
set out this last spring, with other
fruit Possession given at once. Price,
$40 per acre-a big bargain.
1853 2-3-Acre Farm within miles of the
city good road. This farm is very
desirable indeed. Brick mansion of9
rooms: 40 acres Of splendid rail tim
Der. An orchard of about 1000 fruit
trees. Price, $50 per acre.
72-Acre Farm at Hebron church, Augusta
Co., Va. Quality of land, excellent
improvements ordinary. Price, 80 200.
155-Acre Farm near Swoope Depot..no i'm
provements on this land, and for that
reason will sell low down. Good wa
ter, timber, orchard, etc.
77-Acre Farm, with improvements adjoin-
bis n be- 6ousb te az s oar
acre.
S5 IA Acre Farm splendidly located, with
in miles of the city. One of the best
small farms on the market. Improve
ments good; water, fruit, etc. Price,
$50 per acre.
|149 1-2 Acre Farm well located, within 5
miles of the city. Brick house of
fOOms large barn, good orchard, wa
ter, etc; productive land. Price, 81 900,
one-half cash.
SO Acre Farm near Fishersvlle. Good i'm
provements. This is very desirable
home. Price, $1,000: worth more mon
Many other farms in our hands for sale. Cor
respondence solicited. Address
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-03-08

The severe winter in Florida has brought
about something never before seen there
the hotels of Florida are ordering oranges
from California.
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70 the Voters of Aqtoqtst0 C0q.q1tv

10 the Voters of Aa9ustG County,:
l beg leave to announce myself a candidate for
reelection to the office of MISSIONER OF
THE REVENUE for Rtverheads District, and
pledge myself to discharge it's duties, as L have
endeavored to do heretofore faithfully and i'm
partially TO the best of my ability, should you
see fit to re-elect me. Respectfully,
mar 1-tde r. FRANK LAREW.
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TO the Voteos of .Auoa1sto Coqlqaty !:

To the Voteos Of augusta County,:
1 hereby announce myself candidate for re-
election to the office of COM M ISSIONER OF
THE REVENUE for Beverley Manor District.
Election, Thursday, May 23d, 1895. l promise if
elected to faithfully perform the duties of the
office, and solicit the votes OF my fellow citizens.
mar 1-tde w. ARTHUR WILSON.
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed bids will be received until IL o'clock
M, on Monday, 18th inst, by the Chairman OF
stone arch over Lewis creek, north of Baldwin
street. This wolk will contain 2,250 yards mason
ry, more or less. Contract required with bond
and security. Time limited. Payment for work
in three installments Plans and specifications
can be seen at city engineers office, and ali bids
to be in com pliance Herewith. The committee
reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
JNO. MCQUAIDE,
r. p. BELL,
&c.. . t-..4..4a JAS. A, ARMENTROUT,
DAN'L CRIMMENS,
mar SIT Street Committee.
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ID. F. HOOVER.
TO tile Voters of AatgltstG C0unty::

TO tile Voters Of Aatg,tst0 County,:
hereby announce myself candidate for the
Office of OMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE
for Beverley Manor District Election, May 23d
1895. If elected will faithfully discharge the
duties of the Office. Note-Com M issioners are
voted for all over the county, and do most ear
nestlv solicit your votes and support.
Respectfully,
mar tide HUGH G, EICHELBBERGER
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ROAD Commissioners.

To the Voters of R5oerheaas District:
! respectfully announce that am candidate
for the office Of ROAD COMMISSIONER for
Riyerheads District, and promise II reelected
and to the best of my ability. Ga No cards
mar Side Respectfully, ]. d. LILLEY.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Election Thursday, May 23rd, 1895.

FOR COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE.
To the Voters Of Aagtst0 Conetuhy:
respectfully ammo 1nce myself a candidate for
reelection to the office of COMMISSIONER OF
THE REVENUE for South River District.
have made every effort to, and believe have
done my duty to the sa tisfaction of majority of
the people of the district. If reelected. l prom
Use 10 discharge the duties of the office faithfully
and to the best of my ability.
Your fellow citizen,
8-fda w l.. MOWRY
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THE REDUCTION IN STATE AND
CO7IN7,V EYPFNCEC

COUNTY EXPENSES.
At a meeting of the most influential
farmers of the McGaheysville section of
Rockingham, held in the town hall of that
village on February 23d, the Angus ia and
Shenandoah resolutions were adopted as a
whole ''as voicing the sentiment Of the
farmers herein assembled" After an adj
dress by ex-State Senator Geo. B. Keezel, a
series of resolutions reported by COM
mittee appointed 10y the meeting, were
adopted by it. The resolutions set forth
that the assessment of lands in 1890 par
took Of the boom spirit of that year, was
largely speculative, and should be reduced;
urge the magistrates to begin at once act
ing on petty cases, under the new decision
Of the Court of Appeals, and thereby at
one reduce criminal expenses; urge re-
duction of the salaries of county officials in
proportion to the present reduced cost Of
living; and close with the following reso-
luton
8. We fully and earnestly, in behalf Of our
common country and the great industrial in
terests of the people of Virginia. endorse the
Augusta resolutions. and as to reduction in
our State and County Court expenses, we
favor call for general meeting of the tax
payers of the county to assemble in the court
house at Harrisonburg, and we hold ourselves
ready to respond when such call shall be
made, to devise some plan by which our tax
may be lightened and more judiciously and
economically expended by our officers, and to
discuss questions looking to the betterment Of
the condition and status of those who direct
Iy OF indirectly gain their support from ag
riculture.
The bill reimbursing Washington & Lee
University at Lexington to the amount OF
SIT 500, for damage done it's buildings 10y
Federal troops, which had already
been gotten through the Senate b,
Mr.. Daniel, was gotten through the House
Friday by MI. Tucker, and is doubtless by
this time signed by the President. Tho
ir1epressible Tom Reed who is unable 10
say where he stands on finance, was quite
certain where he stood with reference to
this bill, and opposed it, saying that "Who
ever provokes war must take the conse-
quences-even of lawlessness Which DIES
troys institutions of learning. No nation
can afford to adopt the doctrine that all
injuries to such institutions shall he paid
after the war is over" He was replied to
in good style by Daniel Sickles of New
York, Democratic ex-Union General.