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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-17
Peter!ng OBt.

| Editor of lSe-,e5r-tesr Eia,s7fe~fNs''
| see from d communication III your
last paper signed "a Life Long Demo
crat,'' that Maj. Tyler's candidacy ie
getting down TO it's proper level. In
stead of the convention of 1898 having
''promised'' him the nomination for
1897, as was claimed for him, it now
appears that a large number of dele
gates" personally promised to give
him their support next time" doubt
if the writer or Maj. Tyler could give
the names of half dozen deleg ates
outside of Maj. IT'S own county who
made any such promise. The fact is
that Maj. Tyler promised himself the
next nomination, and that is about
the size of it. The life long Democrat
seems to be about as ignorant of what
has been going on in the Democratic
party of Virginia as a life long Repub-
iican might be supposed TO 90. He
says:
when the great battle was being
fought in Virginia last year prior to
the convention. to bring the silver
question to a test John w. Daniel
stood in the lead and Maj. Tyler by
his side"
Maj. Tyler gave neither John w.
Daniel nor VIM. Jennings Bryan any
public support in the campaign Of last
year in which Eilyson carried the State
for Bryan. If Maj. Tyler made any
speech for Bryan anywhere during the
whole of that campaign l would like
"a Life Long Democrat" to say when
and where he made it.
The attempt to put Mr.. Tyler up as
an original silver man has not leg to
stand on. The fight for free silver had
been going on for eighteen years before
Maj. Tyler was ever heard of in con
nectlon with it, and he only showed
his hand then because he was a candl~
date for something. as he is now.
Mr.. Ellyson carried Virginia for
Bryan. Maj. Tyler could not carry
his own congressional district for him.
Mr.. Ellyson is tower of strength for
his party. Maj. Tyler, l greatly fear,
would prove an element of weakness.
A BRYAN DEMOCRAT.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-17
Communicated.

A voice from Pittsburg, the heart of
McKinIeyism and protection, where
the furnace fires are banked and the
men are idle. The writer was q former
resident of Staunton, but has for years
lived in Pittsburg.
Editor Spectator Vind6cGtor::
When in your beautiful city-my
One-time hOme-last fall, was grieved
to find that 30 many Of nay former
friends and classmates had turned
their backs on democracy, and were
proud of the help they had given to
elect Mckinley | would like TO ask
them uow their sentiment on the sub
ject. All around me highly protected
manufactures are reducing wages.
These same men were contributors to
the sound money campaign. They are
now taking that money from their
employees. Your own great system,
the G. g. O., is reducing and laying off
men. Bat the cloud has Indeed ISL
yer lining" and those who strayed off
to false gods will come back to the
fold Ohio will send a Democrat to
the Senate this fall to succeed that
stuffed profit" who is fattening on
the misery and woes OF his coal miners
in this section. Next fall there will be
SO many democrats il the House that
a gold bug or republican, will be rare
curiosity, protected" by glass case.
Friends stand by the faith of our
fathers and clean out the whole mi
ouiLous crowd. T. B. LEE.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-17


POSTAL DOC GOT so CROSS THAT HE
BAD TO BE SHOT.
TOLEDO, O.. June 13.-s.Owney," ttIs
famous canine postal tramp, is dead
at last. He was officially executed by
order of Postmaster Brand Of this
city. Soon after it was thought that
the much loved dog had been killed ct
Cleveland an edict went forth ordering
all mail clerks to refuse passage to the
wanderer. Owney fell sick about that
time and was cared for in st. Louis.
He was then started out and came
here yesterday from Frankfort, Ind.
bearing only three medals on his col
lar. Owuey's skin will be mounted at
the expense of tiic Toledo clerks and
forwarded TO Washington for the Off
cial museum. The medals were sent
to Albany, where his other trophies
are stored. Owney was about II years
old, and his years of travel all over the
United States and around the world
have made him the most noted dog Of
his time.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-17

When President Mckinley passed
through Staunton last week the dark
er portion of the crowd got nearer to
him than the whittier, thus making a
picture of cloud with silver lining.
Mr.. Mckinley had practically nobody
to see him at Charlottesville. and it is
said he feared the same cold formality
at Staunton. Curiosity took many
white people, and feeling OF owner
ship took many negroes. But as has
happened with every Republican
President who has passed through
Staunton, the negroes flock about him
as if he belonged to them, and the
white people of course are thus driven
away. No matter what respect they
would otherwise like to show presi-
dent they are handicapped by a jam
of ebo shins, of whose manners and
company they are by no means proud
or fond.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-17
The Worst Of Iniquity.

We desire to call Mr.. Yost's attention
to the tax the Dingley bill imposes on
straaO m0ttings, which were free in the
Mckinley bill, free in the Wilson bill,
but which are now to have duty OF
about 100 per cent. put on them. These
mattings cover the poor mans floor,
and a vote for such an iniquity can
neither be supported under the pre-
teal OF raising revenue, nor under q
plea for reasonable protection. Mr.
Yost will be called on to answer fol
such a. vote. What will he have tc
Sey? w.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-17
Reduced Rates to Winchester.

On account of the Firemen's State Conven-
ton at Winchester, Va, July to 9, the B. &
o. R. r. will sell round trip tickets from
Lexington, Pleasant Valley and intermediate
points On tie Valley Division for all trains
July to inclusive, valid for return passage
until July L inclusive. Rate from Lexington
S. 20 Stanton $3.15; Pleasant Valley $3.50,
and correspondingy low rates from other
stations.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-17

The Atlanta journal says that Col.
John S. Mosby is contributing to the
press series Of personal experiences
during the war which would make the
author of 1.-THE Three Guardsmen'
green with envy, if he we're here. The
beauty OF Mosby's stories is that they
are all true and they are written in a
vivid style of marathon which few OF
our makers of fiction can equal.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-17

A gentleman tells us that in his
neighborhood it was reported that a
car load of prosperity had arrived, and
nobody has been found with the money
to pay the freight SO it can't be de-
livered.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-17
Tho President passed Through.

| President William Mckinley and party,
passed through this city Wednesday even
| ing about 4:3O O'Clock on a special train en-
| route to Nashville. Long before the hour
schedule for the arrival of the train large
crowd of people and the Stonewall band had
assembled at the depot. As soon as the train
arrived Major Mckinley appeared upon the
platform Of the rear coach and was greeted
with applause. He was introduced by Col.
s. Brown Allen, who said;
81 hope and believe but voice the senti-
ment of the people of the city when l say
| that the chief magistrate Of this great ma
ton, whether he be democrat Or republican,
is the president of us all, aud now, for one
moment, have the honor of introducing to
you the president OF the United States, Will
liam Mckinley"
Then President Mckinley addressed the
crowd in the following words:
shy Fellow Citizens;-I have no purpose
to make speech in this presence. and only
appear that may thank you for this cour-
teous and gracious reception.
II wish for all my countrymen, every
Investment, peace and prosperity in all their
communities and love and contentment in
all their homes.
ri thank you all, and bid you good af-
ternoop."
Among those with the president were Mrs.
Mckinley, Dr. N. L. Bates, the Presidents
physician, Secretary and Mrs. Porter, Sec
rotary john Sherman, Mrs. Calhoun, Secret
airy and Mrs Alger and Miss Frances A1ger,
General Gaiy and wife and two daughters,
II. G. Evans, U. n. Grosyenor. j. IL. Smith,
F. G. Squires, Secretary Of General Alger,
Charles a. Boynton of the Associated Press
and several newspaper men.
The president spent that night at Hot
Springs, Va, and then went to the Nash
vile Exposition. He returned by Ash
Vile, N. c., over thesSouthern.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-17

The Greenbrier Independent says
that Gov. Atkinson of W. Va, refused
extradition papers for a man named
Quick last week, unless the Sheriff
would satisfy his excellency that Quick
would be convicted if brought back
What amount of evidence the Cover
nor would have required has not beer
made public, but it has been made
public by this refusal that Gov. AT
kinson is the first governor to lay down
such rule.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-17
Human Ostrich Dead.

KANSAS CITY, June Hilary VIVA
len, the human ostrich" was operat
ed upon at the German Hospital Sat
urday last. From bis stomach the
surgeon took two pocket knives, three
knife biadeg, three ounces OF fiue glass
and tacks, nails, screws and staples to
the number OF seventy. lPbAIeu died
at 2 O'Clock this morning as result OF
the operation.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-17
What is the Farmer to Do.

He has been raising wheat and corr
aos sofna ya4gs at loss to himself, anG
l5l re a5 those who being engaged
asaign commerce find it very con
venlenJ 10 owe tilree-fourths of theil
exports to the mistake n 1.a 4 II s+s or 5ne
land worker rs cannot so on sinking
money much longer. Can be not find
some other staples to introduce into
his business.
This country produces now in a fair
year 650,O00,0 600 bushels of wheat, and
three times as much corn. We handle
or consume the corn, but 800, 100000 of
bushels of the wheat must be exported
or spoil on our hands. Per capita we
use of wheat five bushels which at 60c
is $500 worth. We use of sugar, of
which we raise Il small part about 70
pounds per capita-at cents. $4.2O.
Just now there is more money in sup
plying our consumption of sugar than
of bread. If we raised only enough
wheat for our home market. we would
get better prices for it as we would not
be controlled by the export price. If
we turned half our cultivation of wheat
into sugar raising, we would have in
our own hands the supply of two of
our great wants bread and sugar.
In 1910 the worlds production of
sugar was almost limited to that made
from cane. Although the first Napo-
leon had started best sugar in France
very early in this century. in 1880 the
product was light, yellowish, spongy
article very different from the solid
cane sugar loaf, which was represented
by our one million of tons against fifty
thousand tons of beet sugar even in
1910, or really % 10 1 as the figures
give. Germany was only beginning to
make sugar there. See what has been
done since.
In 1894 the worlds production of
From cane, 100000 tons
From beets, 3,841, 200 tons.
The sugar from cane has more than
doubled it's product, but the beet sugar
time. Germany alone furnished 1850,
600 tons, and exports part ofit, because
she limits herself in the consumption
of sugar. With us it would require
two million of tons for our annual con-
sumption easily extended to three, or
about 100 lbs per capita, while the five
bushels of wheat per capita is never
exceeded.
There are many difficulties in tie
way of learning new cultivation, but
we think that our people can do what
Germans, Hungarians and Russians
have done and they are the three prp-
cipal producers with the French Of
beet sugar.
A well concerted movement On the
part of our farmers would no doubt be
met by one on the part of the govern
ment to acquire and distribute the
proper information for satting on foot
this industry. If we succeeded in rails
ing our sugar, instead of surplus of
wheat, we would control two staples.
we are now at the mercy of any enemy as
to our importation of sugar. We throw
this statement in the laps of our farm.
ers for their careful consideration.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-17
1t is hoped the hospitality the pre

1t is hoped the hospitality the presi-
dent received during his trip through
Virginia may induce him to form a
better opinion of the people of the
State than that he has previously en-
tertained, and to regret that he for
merly gloried in having assisted Gen.
Sheridan in making such a waste OF
the Ea;'eE, 4!:at "ernws flying u'.c =
had 10 carry tucir ratione. "-A.eA.
Gazette.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-17
Receiver 5 Administrators Notice.

TAKE NOTICE All persons who owed any
amounts whatever to the late William E.
Craig, at the time of his DEATH or whose ac-
counts bonds or other evidences Of debt, pay
able to the said William f Craig. which have
matured or become payable since the death
OF the said William f, Craig will please come
Forward and promptly settle. Unless settle
ment be Immediately made, | shall be COM
pelled TO take legal proceedings to enforce
payment All persons having claims aga inst
the estate of the said William e. Craig will
please promptly present the same to me.
TURNER K. HICKMAN
admin Strator of William
+. Craig, decd, ana special
Receiver in the Chancery
cause of Craig's Admins
traitor VS.. Craig's Trustee,
now pending in the Hus
tingS Court for the City of
june 3-4tS Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-17
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The Powhatan Cotton Mills at Nor
folk, have shut down, throwing three
hundred and fifty people out of EN-
ployment.
The Ch.-r:aGIn blythe Sea wa:
formally opr;lad in Norfolk Monday
by HGn, W;n. Jennings Bryan, who
spoke on bimetaliism at Arlnory Hall.
the largest auditorium in that city
Hon. Arthur Sewall OF Maine, Bryan's
running mate last year, Was also pres
ent. They were clleereti IS the next
President and Vice President.
Mr.. A. L. Boulware, president of the
First National Bank, died at his resi-
dence in Richmond Oh Saturday even
ing. Mr.. Bouigare Was sd years of age
was lawyer by pfofessioo aud served
calamity in thu Confederate army as q
! lieutenant OF cavalry. He was native
Of Caroline county.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-17

Mr.. Mark Hanna is not said to be
exactly failing. but he is certainly
showing signs of weakness.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-17
WEDDsME,CARDS

beautifully printed at the SPECTATOR
Office. An elegant new line of type
(of this especial purpose.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-17

NOTICE. a nhsFs wIn al Be eh an SnsfE
FRIDAY EVENING, JUNE lStF1s st
$780, given by the ladies' of the Presby teri
an Church. aiusic will be rendered by some Of
Staunton's best local talent, assisted by Il
Grdphophone. There viii also be Rotations,
etc. Refreshments such as straw berries, Ice
cream, cakes, &C., viii be served. Every ono
is cordially invited to attend, especially the
ladies. Admission to entertainment 10 cents,
Children 10 cents, GuMAiITTEE
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-17
E. NJ Cushing s. Son, Auctioneers.
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

By virtue of q degree OF the Hastings Court
of the City OF StauntOn, rendered in the case
OF Hunter. Agt. vs. Meeks, J. p, &c., will pro-
coed in front of the court house of the City of
StauntOn, on
Monday, the 2sth day of June, 1897,
County Court day. to sell at public auction to
the highest bidder those two certain tracts of
land, situated adjoining each other about one
mile Southwest of LipScomD Station on the
shenandoah Valley Railroad; one containing
"a acres, and the other containing lis acres.
being the same which were conveyed by Sue
F. Miller, William 2. Miller and Fannie Y,
Lipscomb to J. p. Meeks by deed dated Nav
lst, 1891; upon the following:
TERMS. WIT:-IWenty per cent of the
purchase-mOney i'll cash, and the remainder
IN three equal instruments, payable respec-
lively i'll six. twelve, and eighteen months
from the date of sale, with interest from the
date OF sale, the purchaser giving bond with
approved personal security for the deferred
lnstalmentS Of purchase money, and the title
to be retained as ultimate security.
JAMES BUMGARDNER Jr
Commissioner.
VIRGINIA-City Of Staunton, to-wit:
hereby certify that James Bumgardner
Jr, commissioner, has given bond, with Sc
cur1ty, as required by law, and by decree en-
tered on the 4th day of May, 1898, in the Cham
Gerry Cause of JnO. b. Hunter, Ag't against j.
z. MeekS, &c. pending in the Court of Huss-
ingS for the City of Staunton.
Given under my hand this Goth day of May,
1897.
NEWTON ARGENBRIGHT, Clerk.
may 27-tde
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-17

This paper has the largest cir
culation of any Newspaper pub
lished in the Valley of Virginia.
The subscription list is open to
inspection.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-17

The Upperville colt show commenc-
al NJ! Wednesday and will continue
n. ., G4gs. There is q fine exhibition
of horses.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-17

RsATEFE There will be a general meet
wv HE Ing of the stockholders Of the
S6uart's Draft Milling Company, at their
II, 1897. att O'Clock p. NJ, for the election
OF oncers, and for such other business as may
properly come before them.
By order OF the President.
j. A. DODGE,
June TO- '9T. I7-4t Secretary.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-17

It is estimated that the trial of the
Portsmouth firehugs will cost the city
$4,000. 1t is thought all OF them will
get long terms in the penitentiary.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-17

Wa:a you come to town and wish envelo D
letter heads, bill heads or any other kind of
job work done, call at the SPECTATOR aj;.7
YINpICAroR office.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-05-08

ishing faith cure They could believe
what their eyes had seen. But the Cos
pei, preached to them in the Greek lam
guage, they could not understand. -
Their belief that Jupiter and Mercury
had now visited their city proves at least
that they had real faith in these idols.
In the cultured Roman cities at this Pc
riod, there was littls sincere faith in the
accepted idols but these simple country
their crude religion.
e. v. 1918. THE OFFERING AND THE
PROTEST. In bringing oxen to sacrifice
before Barnabas and Paul, the Lystrans
doubtless thought of the feasting which
should follow; for, it should be remem-
bered, the major part of the animal-offer
ing was returned to the donor, that it
might serve for religious festival. In
the offering of flowers we perceive sug
gestion that these people had, in some
degree, the Grecian love of beauty
Barnabas in appearance was like Jupiter;
Paul was like Mercury. The indignant
protest of the apostles, and their evident
surprise, suggests that they were at the
disadvantage of not understanding the
Lycaonian language. The speech of
Paul TO these pagans in witness of the
Father, is one of the finest bits of prose-
poetry in literature.
(3.) v. 1922 PAUL STONED. Because
the missionaries desired the Lystrans,
for their own good, to understand and ac-
cept the truth, they were soon reputed to
be public enemies. honored
Paul; acceptance of the garlands would
have disgraced him.
is the Pope of Rome equally dis.
pleased when accredited with infallibility
an attribute which belongs exclusively to
Deity?
TO proffer Deifc honors to Jesus,
according to his own teaching, is idolatry
Matt. xix, II.
Evidence of actual belief of the old
idolators in their accepted idols is such a
novelty as evidence of actual belief of the
doctrine of endless punishment would be
among those who now professedly accept
the doctrine.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-05-08
LESSON STORY.

Paul was in Lystra, small inland
heather city, preaching in public
square. Among his hearers was one
who attracted his attention. He was a
cripple, life long cripple. He listened
to Paul with growing eagerness. He
heard of Jesus the Healer. He caught
and held the speakers remarkable eyes.
the same eyes which had transfxed
Elymas the sorcerer, and will subdue the
turbulent council at Jerusalem. Paul,
looking into the heart of the impotent
man, recognized the first stirring OF saw
ing faith. Pausing in his address. turn.
ing toward the cripple, and seeing that
he had faith to be made aohote, he SAID
acith loud Uoiee. Stand upright on thy
feet. The cripple obeyed. He leaped
to his feet. He walked; showing to the
wondering multitude that his cure was
real and complete.
L. A Gospel Cure mistaken
for a Work of IdOls,-vs. IL, II.
The multitude, seeing this marvel of
healing and not knowing how to doubt
it, were moved to give praise. These
people knew no other religion than that
in which they had been bred. Jupiter,
or Jove. Zeus,-the imagined king OF all
the imagined gods,-was the accepted
tutelary or guardian deity of their city.
The people ascribed the cure they had
beheld to the highest conception of
Deity they had then reached. In their
native language-thst Semitic language
which they as the original inhabitants
of the land had brought from immemor-
ial time,-the people raised the cry: The
qods haze come doaUn to as IN the like
ness of men. And they designated Barn
abus as Zeus, or Jupiter. And Paul
they believed to be Hermes, of Mercury,
the attendant and spokesman of the
Father of the gods.
1t is probable that Paul and Barnabas
did not understand this popular acclaim.
They had not learned the Lycaonian Ian
guage. For this reason their protest
against the false ascription was delayed.
One purpose we may note, which the
idolatrous ascription Of Deity to Paul
and Barnabas undoubtedly serves. 1t
gives us picture of their appearance to
the eyes of the Lystrans. Jupiter, the
Father of gods. the majestic, the calm,
the benignant. the venerable, the pitiful
guardian OF his chosen city, this is Barn
abas. Here for the ages is Barnabas'
photograph. Hermes, Mercury, the god
of eloquence. the interpreter of hidden
things, whose speech would charm and
saptivate, who had command of the sub
tie forces, OF the atmosphere. and could
be ubiquitous.-notg grand in person like
Japiter, but intense and inwardly ire
sistible; this is Paul. So he appeared in
the eyes OF the Lystrans.
Details are wanting in the picture. Ac.
eeRding to Paul's own word he had nc