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The advocate., 1896-08-26
IMPORTANCE OF POPULIsT SUCCESS IN
KANSAS,

Aside from prejudtCeS born Of party
affiliations and living in party memo
rles, 80 per cent. of the voters of Kan
sas do not want the gold standard
policy to succeed. If Kansas Republi-
cans could defeat gold monometallism
without defeating their party, they
would do it by an overwhelming ma
jority. The gold standard is not q
good thing for Kansas, and Kansas
people understand that; but the Re-
publican portion Of them would rather
sacrifice the State than the party.
The monetary policy of country is
o National policy. If we fasten on
this country q gold standard Of values,
it becomes the nations law, and all Of
our business affairs, from that of the
gold syndicate to that Of the Farmers
Alliance, must be conducted accord
ingly, and many minor destructive
agencies at once become active. The
gold standard has already established
a banking aristocrscy and put a half
dozen gold spectators in control of
the governments financial affairs. Its
baneful influences are felt in every
State and county and township-sye,
even in 95 per cent. Of the fsmilieS-of
the country.
A gold standard for the country at
large, Is a gold standard for Kansas.
1t means falling prices for farm prod.
ucts; 1t means less business for our
railroads and less work and wages for
their hands; 1t means less trade for our
merchants, less money for our banks
continued depression for all. These
things will follow Republican success
in the nation, and the vote Of Kansas
may determine the National verdict.
1t is important, then, that the Repub-
llcan ticket In this State be defeated.
A vote for any Republican csndi-
date means vote for the gold policy,
because the parties in the State are all
moved primarily by the National party
doctrines, If we elect q Republican
Congressman, no matter what his opin-
ions on q particular subject may be,
we give one vote In Congress to per-
petuste q most pernicious and danger
GUS policy. The vote of one Congress
man may fssten on the United States
for q generation, If not for a century,
monetary system that has already
made renters out of half the people.
1t Is important, then, that every Re-
publican candidate for Congress be
defeated.
1t is no less important that the Leg
islature be anti Republican in both
branches; because, in addition to the
enactment Of much needed legislation,
United States Senator Is to be chosen
by this Legislature, and his voice and
vote may be needed to defeat gold
monometallism or to re-establish silver
and gold bimetSlllsm. The ballot of a
single voter might change the result Of
the whole election.
But the Importance of a Populist
Legislature does not lie alone in the
matter of choosing q Senator. We
need q majority in both branches In
order that the responsibility for legls-
lstlOn may be fixed. In 1891, Populista
were in majority In the House, while
The advocate., 1896-08-26

A CIRCULAR leaflet Of four pages
has bean issued BY the woman's dc.
The advocate., 1896-08-26

Entered at the P0stOflce at Topeka, Kansas
40 geCond-class matter.
The advocate., 1896-08-26

NATIONAL REFORM PRESS ASSOCIATION.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-26
The Cattle Quarantine.

TO preserve the reputation OF
American cattle abroad, the Bureau OF
Animal Industry of the Agricultural
Department of the United States Gov
eminent has adopted very strict ex-
portation and interstate rules. Under
these rules the southeastern part of
Virginia has been quarantined for a
good while, with the result that no
cattle from the quarantined counties
can be shipped abroad. Nor can they
be shipped to northern markets except
under the yellow tag, which means
that they must be butchered immedi-
ately upon arrival. The loss that thus
falls upon the quarantined counties is
very large; but worse still, the depart
ment has recently extended it's quar-
antine lines SO as to include in the
prohibited district the entire State of
Virginia Under this order the fine
bluegrass cattle districts of Southwest
Virginia and the Valley would be pro-
hibited from exporting cattle except
for about three months in the year,
and these three months by no means
the most desirable months for such
shipments.
Our misfortune arises from having
had shipped or driven into our county
what are known as "Tuckahoe" cattle,
and there is no law in Virginia by
which one county can be protected
against another. The Valley has had
some diseased cattle brought into it,
and thus the whole section is made to
suffer-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-26
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
COMMONwEALTH'S ATTORNEY.

announce myself candidate for election
TO the office of Commonwealth Attorney for
the city OF StauntOn, at the election to be held
In the Spring, subject to the Democratic pri-
mary. respectfully ask the support of the
voters OF the city of Staunton.
JOS. A. GLASGOW.
ITO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF STAUN-
L TON, VAL hereby announce myself a
candidate for the office of Commonwealth's
Attorney for the city of Staunton at the COM
ing spring election, subject to the Democratic
primary, and respectfully ask the support OF
the voters of the city of Stanton.
Jan 2-tde w. H. LANDES.
ITO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF STAUN-
4 Toni hereby announce myself a candi-
gate Tor election this spring to the office of
CommOnwealth's Attorney for the city of
Staunton, subject to the decision of.the Demo-
cratic primary, and respectfully ask for your
support.
jan 22-tde CARTER BRAXTON.
CITY SERGEANT
ITO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF STAUN-
L Toni respectfully announce myself
candidate for the office OF City Sergeant
subject to the action of the Democratic
primary and solicit your support, and If
elected will discharge the duties of this office
TO the best of my ability. Respectfully.
Jan 29-tde THOS. A. DAWSON
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-26
Declined to Pray for the House of
Delegates.

On Friday last, the Rev. G. J.
Sehlchlaeger, of the Bethlehem Luther
an Church, of Richmond. declined an
invitation of the clerk to open the
House of Delegates with prayer. The
minister in his letter says: II do not
believe in opening a promiscuous po-
litical body with prayer. The pro-
miscuous character of the body makes
t an abuse of prayer, and the political
character of the body makes it an I'M
natural union of church and State"
There is force in these reasons, and
then it is time and labor expended in
vain to pray for a body that is ''past
praying for" and this applies to Con-
gress .as we'll as to the Legislature.
There is no use in having a chaplain
for Congress, for the members pay but
little, if any, attention to him, unless
he makes a political prayer, and that
he should not do.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-26
Bank Robbery.

u At 10 o'clock Tuesday morning OF
last week three men, one of whom
was masked, entered the Market
Street Bank, San Francisco. Immedi.
ately on entering one of the men clos
ed the outer door of the bank, adroitly
fastening it. The other two drew
pistols and commanded Cashier W. S.
Hopkins and ok-keeper il A. Hay
hurst to throw upa their hands. Hop
kins not Immediately complying, a shot
was fired which, however, missed him.
The robbers forced the two bank
employees into one of the steel vaults
of the bank, closing the door on them,
but not locking it. They then took
a tray containing a large quantity of
gold coin and one tray of silver. The
bank officials refuse to disclose the
amount taken. All three robbers es-
capped with their booty.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-26

COMMISSION Frs OFFICE,
" StauntOn, Va, Jan. 18th, 1896.
Geo. X. Anderson, Trustee,
American Car Co. ct ais,
and
J. R. Herndon
American Car Company ct ais,
and
K. W. Brooks
American Car Company:et ais
and
Virginia Iron and Railway Co.
VS..
American Car Company
All parties interested in the above STYLED
causes now pending in the Circuit Court for
to an order of said Court entered in said causes
Dec. Ii, 1885, shall, at my Office in Staunton,
Va, on
February 80, 1896,
proceed to consider the except ons filed to my
first report on behalf of h. W. Brooks, ]. H.
Herndon and the Virginia Iron and Railway
Company.
l shall also report what fee, if any, A. C.
Braxton and Geo. X. Anderson are entitled to
vices as attorneys for said Car Company in
securing and preserving any part of the fund
in these causes.
shall also take any further evidence that
may be produced before me relative TO any
claims heretofore asserted in causes these, and
HENRY W. HOLT.
Commissioner in Chancery.
Patrich & Gordon, n. n.
J, A. Alexander,
ThOS. d. Ransom, Jan 29-4tS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-26
The Bicycle Bill.

1. Be it enacted by the General AS
sembly of Virginia, That any person
riding a bicycle who shall meet or over
take vehicle or wagon or person on
horseback on any public highway or
bridge shall use all proper care in
passing such vehicle or person on
horseback to prevent the frightening
of the horses that are being driven or
ridden, and if said horse or horses ap
pear to be frightened he or they shall
dismount and stop, in order to prevent
accident from fright of the said horses.
Any person violating the provisions OF
this act shall be fined not less than
two nor more than five dollars, and
shall in addition be liable in civil
action for such damages as may result
from neglect or want of proper care.
3. This act shall be in force from its
passage.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-26
n COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ Staunton, Va, Jan. q, 1896.
E. L. Page
VS..
W. Fl. Paine, ct ais.
All parties interested in the above styled
cause now pending in the Circuit Court of the
county OF Augusta. TAKE NOTICE, that pursu-
ant to an order of said Court, entered in said
cause, December 9Th, 1895, shall at my ONCE
in Staunton, Virginia, ON
March IL, 1896,
proceed to ascertain and report
lst.-Whether or not the real estate mention
ed In the bill Ia susceptible of division in kind
among the parties entitled thereto.
2nd.-What is the interest of the defendant.
Ina Asst Paine, in said real estate and the liens
thereon. -
3rd.-Whether or not the interest of the said
Ina Asst Paine in said real estate, If the same
is susceptible of division in kind among The,
parties entitled thereto, will, if rented out for
five years. pay the Judgment OF the plaintiff
and liens that may bind the same
4th.-Any other matters deemed pertinent
etc.
HENRY w. HOLT,
Commissioner in Chancery.
A. G. Braxton, p. q.
feb Bats
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-26
Believes hansen was at the North Pole
BY cable to the N. Y. Herald

ST. PETERSBURG, February 2O.-At
meeting of the Imperial Geographi-
cal Society of st. Petersburg, held here
last evening. Senator Semenoff, vice
president of the society, said it would
be a premature action to deny that
DR.. Nansen had made the discovery of
the North Pole.
He Endorsed the views expressed by
Baron Toll, the Russian explorer. who
established the Nanscn provision
depots on the New Siberian Islands,
who had said he was convinced that
DR.. Nansen was returning by the way
of the provision depots, and thought
it probable that he was lingering on
the way in order to recuperate.
TO this expression M. Semenoff add
ed the opinion that Kouschnareff, the
Russian trader. who is also DIR. Nan
sens agent, had, during his annual
search for mammoth ivory on the
New Siberian Islands, probably met a
member of Nansen's party-perhaps
Nansen himself.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-26
johannesburg 8 Disaster.

Forty Bodies Recovered After the Explosion
and the Search Is Only Beginning.
by Cable to the Herald
JOHANNESBURG, Feb. 90, 1896.-The
explosion of dynamite which occurred
at Viedendorp, suburb of this city,
last evening, was more disastrous than
was at first believed. Eight railway
cars loaded with dynamite were being
switched from one track to another
when the explosion took place. At the
spot where the dynamite exploded a
hole thirty feet deep was made in the
ground and every house within radius
OF half mile was RACED to the ground.
The number of persons killed cannot
yet be even estimated Forty bodies
have been found, and the search is only
just beginning. Two hundred injured
persons have been taken to the hospit,
ais, where several of them have died.
Comparatively few white persons were
killed.
As yet nothing is positively known
as to what actually caused the explo
sion. Twenty tons of the dynamite
had been exposed to the direct ravs of
the sun for three days.
The latest estimate places the mum
Der of the killed at over one hundred.
Many persons are missing, and there is
scarcely doubt that they we're blown
to pieces.
The victims were principally poor
people, very few foreigners living at
Viedendorp.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-26
Beware Of Ointments for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering it
through the mucous surfaces. Such
articles should never be used except
on prescriptions from reputable ply
sicians, as the damage they will do is
ten fold to the good you can possibly
derive from them Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by F. j. Cheney
& Co Toledo, o., contains no mercury,
and is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of
the system. In buying Halls Catarrh
Cure be sure you get the genuine 1t
is taken internally. and made in Tole-
do, ohio, by F. J. Cheney & Co.
Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists. price Toe. per
hottle,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-26
Residence in Monroe county Burned.

On last Wednesday, the residence Of
Mr.. NJ. A. Rodgers in Monroe county
West Va, was burned. Most of the
furniture was saved. LOST 81 200. The
house was two story frame building
comparatively new. Some member of
the family was carrying fire from the
house toSthe kitchen for the purpose
of kindling fire there when, in pass
ing through the porch, the wind blew
a quantity ofsparks against the house
From these the fire originated, and
famed by the strong gale which was
prevailing at the time, the flame quick
ly got beyond control.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-26
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE
~ REAL ESTATE-Pursuant to a decree
OF the Circuit Court Of Augusta county, Vir-
ginla, rendered in the chancery cause Of John
q. Fulton, &c. Us. The Grottoes Company, on
the eth day of December 1888, the undersigned
commissioners, appoint ed for the purpose, will
offer for sale at public auction, at the front
door OF the courthouse in Staunton, Virginia,
on
Saturday, March FL, 1896,
tract of about 40 Acres, situate near Shen-
dun, in the county of Augusta, being a part of
the Lee ID. Patterson tract, and lying. east OF
the Norfolk & western Railroad.
TERMS :-One- fifth cash on day of sale, and
the residue OF the purchase price in three
equal annual payments, for which the pur-
chaser will be required to execute bonds, with
approved security, bearing interest from day
of sale.
SALE TAKES PLACE AT2P.M.
JOHN T. HARRIS, Jr..
j. W. BLACKBURN,
Special Commissioners
l, JOS. B. Woodward, Clerk of the Circuit
Court OF Augusta county, do certify that John
l. Harris, Jr., has executed the bond required
by decree of sale entered in the cause of john
g. Fulton VS.. The GrOttoes Company at the
November term, 1895. Given under my hand
this 10th day of February, 1896.
JOS. B. WOODWARD, Clerk
feb l9-4ts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-26

The Republicans do not find such a
smooth road after all. As an exchange
says, so far they have run nothing
except the House patronage, and are
proceeding now to parcel out that OF
the Senate. They have always claimed
that they alone could run the country,
and that the Democratic party was not
competent. Their present miserable
failure is likely to cause them bitter
fight for future supremacy.-Easterm
Shore Herald.
Yes; the grand old organization is in
a pitiable plight. A year ago it's lead
ers were boasting that their party was
the only one whose principles we've
unalterable, unwavering. Only wait
until they took the reins in their
hands. and all would be well. Now.
we see them divided among themselves,
attempting to revive sectionalism, and
incapable of assisting the nation in
any respect. The next Presidential
election is by no means devoid of
bright prospects for the Democrats
Let the Republicans alone, and they
will work their own doom.-Norfok
Landmark.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-26
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

| ( tOMMlSSlONERS' SALE OF HOUSE AND
- LOrlN WAYNESBORO.-Pur to q
| decree OF the Circuit Court of Augusta county
entered on the 9Th day Of December, 1885, in
Gne cnancery cause Of Matte j. Davis, etc u.s.
Lula u. DAVIS, ct ais we will offer for sale at
public auction at the front door of the court
mouse, In the city of Staunton, Virginia, on
Monday, March 23rd, 1896, Court day.,
/ to the highest bidder that certain house and
lou SITUATED In the town of WayneSbOrO, Au-
gusta county, known as lot No. s., fronting
seven Ieet on back street, and running back
forty-four feet Off of the Northeast corner of
lot NO 60, with all appurtenances. being the
same lot Of land owned by Nancy JEFFERSON in in
ner life time. conveyed to her by Jno S.. and
Maggie j. Myers, by deed recorded in the
CierKS once OF the County Court of Augusta
county, and by her devised to Matte j. Davis.
upon the following terms =
For enOOgh cash in hand to nav the costs or
suit and sale, and the sum of SI36 IS. with in
1erest on $l25. thereof from May LIST, 1895 due
LOeD BrOtherS. and the sum of SI36 g. with in
terest on $E25. thereof from Nav lst 1898 dine
W. p. Craig, and any unpaid taxes: and the
residue IN three equal instruments PAYABLE in
SIX, WE'VE, and eighteen months from dav OF
sac, respeetlvely, bearing interest. and to be
eviuenced by three equal bonds of the pur-
chaser OF even date with the day of sale, with
Harry Harry II. BLEAsE.
W. E. CRAIG,
Commissioners.
l. Joseph b. Woodward, Clerk of the said
Cour6, 40 hereby certify that Harry Blease
sale in the chancery cause of Matte Il Davis
etc. vs. Lula g. Davis, ct ais, pending in said
Court. '' ps-N'e 4" '"iu
Glven under my hand this 18th day of Feb
ruary, 1895. '
JOS. B. WOODWARD, Clerk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-26
Tucker Endorsed.

The Scottsville Courier endorses the
views of Hon. Harry Tucker on the
silver question, and says
1--WE have read with great pleasure
the recent communication published
from Hon. H. st. George Tucker on
the financial question, and we are
very much pleased, as we are sure his
many friends and supporters in this
section will be, to see that his views On
that question are so sound. and so
much in accordance with what the
people want and so badly need. Har-
ry Tucker may make mistakes, but he
always comes right at last. He is
strong with the people because he is of
them and for them"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-26
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ StauntOn Va Tan 0op1 l1oO1

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ StauntOn, Va, Jan. end 1895.
V. L. Baxter
VS..
Hugh Baxter, ct ais.
All parties interested in the above STYLED
cause now pending in the Circuit Court for the
county OF Augusta, TAKE NOTICE, that pursu-
ant to an order of said Court entered in said
cause November 25, 1895, shall, at my office in
StauntOn, Va, on
March 18th, 1896,
proceed to ascertain and report:-
wv nat real estate II. L. Baxter died seized
thereto, ~ o 0i'io
EMho are the heirs at-law of HI. L. Baxter.
t1ble of division in kind
~ what is the present committed value of
L.. Baxter, in said realty
5-Any other matters deemed pertinent. etc.
HENRY W. HOLT
Commissioner in Chancery.
Carter Braxton,
White Ker, p'q'
jan Colts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-26
NIRGINIA:-In the Clerk office of the Court
of Hastings, January 3lst, 1896.

VI huobAuSo, Jduudly olSt, loJO.
Frank c. Smith, who sues on behalf
of himself and such other lieu credi-
tors of the Defendant Railroad Co.,
as may come into this suit and share
the costs on the usual terms .... Plaintiffs
against
The Valley Railroad Company and
William T. Burns and Joshua q.
Harvey, surviving trustees under
deed of trust executed by the said
Railroad Company Of date March 1st
lccS, .De1enQantS.
The object Of this suit is to subject the real
estate OF the Defendant Railroad Compa 20
the liens thereon, including that of the plain
till, and If necessary, to place said railroad
company In the hands of receiver.
And it appearing by aff1davit filed that Will
liam F. Burns and Joshua G. Harvey, trustees
are non-residents Of this State, it is ordered
that they do appear here within fifteen DAYS
after due publication of this notice, and do
what is necessary to protect their interests.
Teste,
NEWTON ARG ENBRIGHT. Clerk.
A. c. Braxton, Pa.
feb 5-4ts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-26
The Importance Of Connecting Links in
Railroad Systems.

Probably no better point could be
made in this direction than the show.
ing presented in our Railroad Depart
ment in regard to the construction OF
the Hinton, New River & Western
Railway. Here is short line of road,
less than thirty miles long, the con
struction of which will connect two OF
the most important systems of West
Virginia-the Chesapeake & Ohio and
the Norfolk & Western-and enable
travellers to reach the territory tribu
tary to both by this connecting link.
At present, to reach by rail the two
points which will be brought into con-
nection by this line, it is necessary to
travel from 318 to 1922 miles in order to
reach two towns only thirty miles dis
tant.
Inc above item from the M0pUfac-
tatfers'> Record of February 81. relates
to railroad now about to be con-
structed between Hinton, W. Va, and
Pearlsburg, Va, along New River to
join the c. & Q. and N. & W. Railways.
about which an article rcplete with
facts, appears under Railroad News. y
IN the issue of that date. Why link
OF SO much Importance has not been
built before is most inexplicable. IN
less we might conclude that the rail-
roads found it more profitable to send
persons by the long distances mention
ed. than they will find it when the
link is completed. Other railroad con-
structlon In w. Va, is mentioned as
follows
Monongahela and Wheeling road
across the Panhandle has been provid-
ed for; the Camden system of the Raj.
tlmore u Ohio is arranging for a
branch to New MartinsvilIe: the West
virginia Central & Pittsburg, or Davis
system, Is surveying for an extension
across to and down the Greenbrier
valley TO meet nOrthward extension
OF the Chesapeake & Ohio from the
WnlIe sulphur up the same valley. for
wnicn maj location is now being
maze; the Elk River road will proba.
Oly complete an extension from CLAW
court House up the Elk to Sutton to . |
connection with the Camden svstem
curing the year; the Virginias Railway
mas It's engineers in the field making =
nnal location for its line up the CIV
anootte basin, and it has a sec,ion If |
twenty seven miles from the Ohio at
Huntington up the Guyandotre ready |
for letting" GUY
The indications are that much soil
IN w. Va will be turned this year on
'ms account. We may add to the LIST
OF probable roads the G. & w. which
was built from Bridgewater to EIkton
last year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-26
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" Staunton, Va, January %, 1895.

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ Staunton, Va, January %, 1895.
J. E. Whitmer
VS..
j. b. Weaver ct ux.
All parties interested in the above STYLED
cause now pending in the Circuit Court for the
county OF Augusta, TAKE NOTICE, that pursu
ant to an order of said court entered in said
cause November IA, 1895, shall at my office in
Staunton, Virginia, on
March 14th, 1896,
proceed to ascertain and report
1.-The real estate owned by the defendants
the nature of its title and its fee simple and
annual rental value
2-The liens binding the same in the order
of their legal priorities.
Amy other matters deemed pertinent.
etc.
HENRY w. HOLT
Commissioner in Chancery
W. H. Landes, p. q.
feb 5=4ts