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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-11-17
Something to Reflect On.

The advocates of the gold standard
congratulate each other that after the
4th of March next, the U. S. Senate will
be Republican by some twenty-five ma
jOrity and that that majority cannot be
extinguished within six years, no matter
how much the majority of the people
may desire it's extinction. The con-
e ratulations are chiefly exchanged be-
tween corporation officers, bank men
and brokers. The fact that the House
of Representatives was big field to
manage, induced capital" so called. to
turn its attention TO carrying State
Legislatures which have Senators to
elect. For instance, Nebraska elected
a Fusion governor, but Republican
Legislature; Minnesota elected a Demo-
cratic governor, but a Republ can legls-
lature, and SO on. Clearly capital
was wise, for in the House of Represen
tatives the Republicans lost forty-seven
seats and managed to hold it by bare
majority.
Upon the capture of the Senate, this
same so called capital seeks to found
the belief that the silver issue is dead.
1t is foundation built on sand; for the
events of the election indicate that
where silver was abandoned by the
Democrats, defeat followed. New York,
New Jersey and Connecticut are Demo
Tn hoir + a
State conventions free silver was ignor-
ed, and in every one of them the Repub-
licans elected governors and legislator es.
/ The result shows that it could not have
beeu worse if silver platforms had been
adopted.
But why be casting about for cleo
ton incidents The silver issue is a
great and e1ShadOwing economic
question, and to it the Senate will bear
about the same relation that the English
House Of Lords does to the popular leg.
Home rule, free trade, extension of the
franchise, disestablishment of the Irish
church, Acknowledgement of the Catho-
lies, have, every one, been passed in the
Commons and defeated in the Lords,
/ time and again. But today every one of
them, except the first named, have long
since become the law of that land, and
Home Rule will eventually become so.
No great question is settled in q Jiffy,
especially where there are great inter
ests opposing it. There will be more
than one free silver House, and Presi-
dent too, before it will finally triumph,
and each partial success will strengthen
it for final victory. The people of the
country will continue to be educated
on the wrongs of a single standard, and
the double standard will come i'll the
end without fail.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-11-17
Ionic that is Without Logic.

The logic of the Richmond Times
would stump any ancient logician, and
does stump all modern ones, who think,
or try to follow it's reasoning. 1t rea-
sons thus:
1T was obvious to all rejecting men
that the election of 1896 ended the cause
of free silver. When issues are fought
out before the people and a verdict rem
dered By them that cause is ended. 1t
has always ended thus and it always
will, because the average sense of the
people is what controls, and the average
.enSe Of the people always declare that
one trial is all that any cause is entitled
to. All rejecting and observing men
know, therefore, When the result of the
last Presidential election was made
known that free silver was dead.
If this logic be sound, tariff reform is
dead. In Mr.. Cleveland second can
didacy he staked his political fortunes
on that single issue, and he was crushed
by an overwhelming verdict of the peo-
pie. If free silver died as the result of
one defeat, why has not tariff reform
died for the same reason The defeat
of the tariff in 1888, when Harrison was
elected was far more crushing defeat
than Bryan received in 1886. Mr..
Cleveland and tariff reform went down
with dull slckehing thud. Yet the
Times which was an ardent admirer of
Cleveland then, tariff reformer then,
and pretends to see some good in Cleve-
land yet, and is as rampant a tariff
r4former now as before that disastrous
defeat, tells US that the silver cause is
ended" and for the following reason:
when issues are fought out before the
people and verdict rendered by them
that cause is ended,' and finally in
forms the world that 'all rejecting and
observing men knew therefore, when
the result of the last presidential cleo
ton was made known, that free silver
was dead" Yet with this knowledge it
breaches another sermon on the death
of this same silver last week, and that
too in the face Of the tariff reform de-
feat of 1888, which, according to its
logic, 81 ou!d be deader than Julius
Cesar.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-11-17
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an inHamed condi-
tion of the mucous lining Of the Enstach-
ian Tube. When this tube gets inflamed
you have a rumbling sound or imperfect
hearing, and when it is entirely closed
deafness is the result, and unless the in
Illumination can be taken out and this
tube restored to it's normal condition,
hearing will be destroyed forever; nine
cases out of ten are caused by catarrh,
which is nothing but an intlamed condi-
tiOn of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of DIZZINESS (caused by catarrh)
that cannot be cured By Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars, free.
F. }. CHENEY & CO,
Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-11-17
In MCGraW's Favor.

A special from Kingwood, W. Va,
says: when the County Court met to
day to Canvass the election returns ii
was found that in over half the precincts
the clerks and judges had failed to com
ply with the law in signing and sealing
the packages Of ballots and poll books.
Representative of McGraw. Democrat,
for Congress, entered a protest aud the
counting was postponed till tomorrow.
In the meantime all judges and clerks
have been summoned to identify their
packages and sign and seal them, but
the Democrats hold that it is too late.
Preston county gives Dayton 1900 or
more majority. Should these irregu-
larities cause half the precincts TO ce
thrown ont it would elect McGraw GER
tainly. The Republican managers ad-
init the gravity of the situation.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-11-17

John McGraw was defeated for Con-
gress in the Second West Virginia dis
trict by Dayton. There was a great
falling off in the Democratic vote in the
counties along the line of the West Vir-
ginia Central railroad. 1t is stated that
four Irish-American friends of McGraw
who belong to Tammany Hall, each con-
tributed $1,000 to his campaign. Nc
Graw Is credited with saying that he
would '.beat Dayton or live in rented
house." Mr.. Dayton in one day walked
twenty-five miles and made nine
speeches. - The above statement is pro-
nounced by Col. McGraw as absolutely
untrue, and is believed to have ema-
mated from his political enemies.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-11-17
Book Nan.

In an article in last weeks SPECTA-
TOR book Man" undertakes defense
of the publishing houses which sell
school books to the children, in the
matter of exchange of books. We had
not thought of the book firms, and their
mode of exchange of books particular
ly when we wrote our article which
gave rise to Book Man's'' statement.
We were complaining of the whole
change in books save and except the
histories and Biographies. These should
have been changed, but that all the
other books should have been dropped
and new ones purchased was a hardship
on our people that should have been
avoided these hard times. The prices
Of all school books are 50 out of proper
tion to the cost of the work as to make
it species of robbery The Southern
Railway has just issued book called
the empire of the South, which it sells
at cost for % cents. 1t is in every re-
spect a far more costly book than Fry S
Geography, which is palmed off on the
pablo at something like $1.50, and the
company named is not losing much on
the book. Many other books now used
By the pub ic schools are sold at several
hundred per cent over their actual cost
and we defy the booksellers to refute it,.
So that when an old book is exchanged
the seller gets more than his book is
worth aud the old book beside, so lib
erality 10 the matter cuts no figure at
all. The book makers would be de-
lighted to furnish all the books needed
at the exchange price, and they would
make plenty of money. The book max
ers do not want the cost of their books
ventilated we feel sure, else they would
raise revolution in the land.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-11-17
Sunset personally Conducted Excursions to
California without change of Cars.


Leaving Washington every Wednes-
day and Saturday, the Southern Rail
| way piedmont Air Line) and Sunset
Route operate personally conducted
tourist excursions to San Francisco,
Cal, without change of cars. conductors
and porters The route is through At
lanta, Montgomery, New Orleans, Hous
ton, San Antonio, and Southern Cali
fornia The cars are of the very latest
pattern of Pullmon Tourist Sieapers,
beds equal to those of any standard
sleeper. lunch, lavatnry (private apart
ments for LADIES' Three and one half
days to New Mexico ard Arizona, four
days to Los Ane.es and Southern Calf
fornia, and five days to San Francisco
through the semi-tropic garden of the
South. Tourist car fare 81 to San
Francisco and Los Angeles, and inter-
mediate points propotionately less, and
railroad face same AS any other lin
thus affecting saving of &25 TO $50
For further information AID reserya
ton inquire of any Sou hern Railway
Agent, OF A. j. Poston. General Agent,
511 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washing
ton, d. 9.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-11-17
Double Loaded Editorial.

The Wilmington, N. c., Messenger
recently apologised thus for the kind of
editorials furnished in one issue last
week:
1--WE hope our readers will excuse us
for the non-appearance OF any editorials
in this mornings issue. The truth is,
their preparation was impossible, as
every one connected with the paper was
too busily engaged elsewhere and Oh
more important work. The proprietors
staff and mechanical force were Oh the
streets with their Winchesters.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-11-17
Fiuure II" Lucky,

The lucky figure seven was with de
mocracy in the Ninth district. To be
gin with, Bristol City gave All majority
Next came Wythe witk 107 majority,
aud then Pulaski with majority, and
complete returns just, received gives the
majority in the district of l247. Bristol
Tribune,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-11-17
BAER'S
BARGAIN
BAzAS !!
No. 10 West Main Street.

~ ONE one said. and wisely, that if you
close your eyes 10 quality the world
- II full Of bargains. Well spoken
But there are bargains aud bargains
some OF them you can tell with your
eyes shut, and for others you want
your optics wide open. We have
Ladies' Suits that are bargains as Won
Will say If you will examine them.
SIS Suits at Sl2 50.
Stylish Venetian Cloth suits. all coIors.
fly front, new dart sleeves. Jacket lined
throughout with taffetta silk, perfectly
tallored $3.50
IS Suits at Sc 80.
la, LADIES Tailor made suits of nice quality
cloth, ny front and dart sleeves, Jacket lin
ed and strap seams, skirt lined with best
perealine Sc so
Sl4 Suits at $40.
Black and blue cheviot suits, tight fitting
jackets, silk serge lining and strapped
seams. skirt perfectly made, special bar
gain, S1O
Ladies Kersey Cloth Jackets S..
Made in the new box shape, half satin lin
ed, superb cloth, black only, others would
ask 20. we say only $500
Full length and fur trimmed, only Sl.9S
Ladies' Kersey Cloth Capes So 9S.
q inches long, fan back, inlaid velvet col
l ls ana oVeriald strap trimming around en-
Tire cape a 80 garment. at only 1898
Ladies' Beaver Cloth Capes 81. 80.
81 inches long. deep double cape, fur trim.
tWn Of
ABOVE, elegant value at $3.50
Black Astrachkan Jackets So %
Made double breasted, high cut, half lined
with six large buttons, S. garment, at So SO
Fur Collarettes $3.50.
u inches long, electric seal, silk lined and
wool collar, at $3.50
Martin Fur Collarettes IS 90.
y inches long. best Martin fur, silk lined,
~ value, at only 100
Colored Cloth Suits $3.50.
The English sort. jacket lined with fancy
lining, tight fitting, wide sweep skirts. this
full suit only $3.50
English Cheviot Suits $40.
Made of best material, Jacket lined with
satin RhadOna silk, skirts with best perca.
line, in navy and black, S12. 80 value, at $40
Black Brillitine Skirts $19S.
Of good plain black mOhair, lined with per-
callne and extra stiffened S1.98
Black Crepon Skirts s.. SO.
The new heavy crepon weave, all wool and
tailor made 1898
BrOcaded Worsted Skirts 81. 98.
Excellently made up. perfect fitting S29s
New Fall Waists.
Ladies' Cloth Waists, cut in the newest
style: Half lined blouse Front, and per-
rect hitting, all colors, At 81 90
Ladies' allwool cloth waists, yoke trim
| med with silk soutache braid. a very sty lish
affair." all cOlOrs, At 81 so
Ladies' Black Mohair Waists, newest
| shapes, fleece back and extra collar, lined
| all through, 81 80 value, Sl.9S
Ladies' Black Mohair Waists. entire front
| has new cording, also back yoke and collar
| very sly lish waist, 81 9S
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-11-17
Two Valuable Farms Tor Sale I!

No. is the farm on which the late Daniel
F1shburn resided at the time of his death, sit
uated six miles north of Staunton, Va, and
contains about so acres. An excellent new s
room dwelling house and necessary outhuild-
ing, and never-failing well of Chaly beate
water are on the farm. The land lies well, is
clear OF stone. and Is among the most produc-
tive in the Valley or Virginia.
No. z is a grazing farm, also owned by the
said Daniel Fishburn, and contains l63x acres.
This farm is situated about miles from
Staunton, Va. near the Valley Pike. and is as
fine blue grass land as can be found in the
Valley. 1t is well We tered by four or five
never failing springs of lime stone water, has
only 10 acres OF timber, and is an exception.
ally fine grazing tract.
No. will be sold privately For further in
formation call on or address the undersigned
at ODg Glade, Va Geo W. (rosby will show
the farm to any one desiring to see it.
If No. 2 is not sold before noon of the 18th
day of November, 1898, it W IL be offered at
that time at public sale in front of the court
mouse in Steurton. Va.
For further information concerning this
farm address the undersigned or call on Ed
ward Furr whose farm, adjoins it.
A. w. LYTTON,
For Heirs of Dan1 Fishburn, decd
oct l3-2m*
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-11-17

Colonel Bryan is reported as being
pleased at the defeat of Mr.. Joseph H.
Walker, of Massachusetts, but as gold
standard, nigh tariff, expansion Demo
GRAFT beat him, it would seem case OF
men and not measures with Colonel
Bryan.-RicbmOnd Times.
A gold standard, high tariff, expensim
Democrat is about as difficult of concep-
ton as "a coal black white man would
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-11-17

Gen. Miles has now been entertained
at the Waldorf Astoria. Looking back
over the consequences Detailing many
of our great men from such an occur
renee, we are inclined to feel sorry for
him.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-11-17

Gen. Walkers own precinct went
largely against him. This seems to be
a real case of prophet without honor il
his own country.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-11-17

We were asked by prominent mer-
chant yesterday what OH earth it could
be that made business SO dull in Staun-
ton, and the only answer we could give
was, Prosperity.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-11-17
A Deserted Mansion.

The Republican headquarters in this
city.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-11-17

MI. Hanna says the recent elections
were a magnificent endorsement of the
administration. Just where he finds
the endorsement is not stated.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-11-17

Just why the Paris Peace Commits
sion should have postponed their ses-
sions until after the elections in the
United States is decidedly obscure.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-11-17

In Nebraska it is claimed that there
has been a change of 10, 0O0 votes toward
the gold dollar. This may be SO, but
if so, it can easily be set off by about
LOCO in New York, and about 300, 900
in Pennsylvania, toward the silver
dollar
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-11-17

Now that Judge Letcher Is on the
bench here, it might be we'll for the News
to tell him how Judge Mclaughlin Sc
lected juries, so that he may profit by
the example.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-11-17

Gen. Walker has seized upon the Only
plan that will ever carry him back to
the seat of government as a congress
man, and that is to stuff the ballot box
at the Washington end.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-11-17

If MIR. Roosevelt undertakes to stick
on the back of the g. 0. L. elephant
he will find the riding very rough.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-11-17

1t is right hard, farmers, after all that
has been said and promised about better
times to be obliged to sell your wheat at
80 cents, but you haye to do it. If
things don't change soon you may be
lucky to get that.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-11-17

@It is about time for prosperity to be-
gin to be scared about the issues of the
next Presidential campaign, and refuse
to show up.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-11-17

The columns of the Spirit of the Val
ley did not bristle with election news
last week. This is sad, but true.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-11-17

The name of Quigg-Lemuel Eli, will
be omitted from the next congressional
roll call.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-11-17
Attention Farmers !!

As there is very large Corn Crop this
year and as there will be no Fair at which it
can be exhibited, L will give to any farmer
of Augusta or adjoining counties for the best
and largest Five Ears of Corn, labelled and
delivered at F. W. Hager's store, No. S
Augusta street, Staunton,a first class $500
Sheet Iron Stove, cast top and bottom. The
award will be made on Dec. 1st, at my store
the judges to be three responsible farmers of
Augusta.
oct 27-tdec1 F. w. HAGER.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-11-17

There is not mile Of railroad build
ing in Virginia, under the unprecedent
ed prosperity We are said to be having
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-11-17

1t is fortunate for Teddy that Park
hurst sent his congratulations just after
instead of just before the election.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-11-17

One good result of Col r. I. Hubbard s
candidacy was that the newspapers have
learned how to spell his name.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-11-17

There will be thanksgiving in North
Carolina on the oath, and some before
and after that date.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-11-17

VIRGINIA, to wit In the Clerks Office
of the Circuit Court of Augusta County,
the 18th day Of October, 1898.
VIM Patrick, Committee of Bolivar
Christian, Plaintiff.
VI. NJ Curd in her own right and as
AdministratTiX of A.sH. Curd,
deed, andOthers. Defendants.
In CuANCERY
The object of this suit is to settle up the
estate eff A. Ii Curd. deed, and to sell suf-
ficient of the real estate of said decedent to
pay his debts, and especially to enforce the
vendors lien to secure four bonds to c.
Benton Coiner.
And it appearing by affidavit filed that
Emmett Washington Curd, defendant. is
a pom resident of this State it is ordered
that be do appear here within fifteen days
after due publication hereof, and do what
is necessary to protect his interest in this
suit.
Teste,-
JOS. B. WOODWARD, Clerk.
Patrick & Gordon, p. q.
d14oct-efri
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-11-17
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER IL.
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This paper has the largest cir
* culation of any Newspaper pup
g lished in the Valley OF Virginia I
5 The subscription list is open TO
8 inspection.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-11-17
BEREKYEL.

1877 Established soyears. | 1913.
Cabinet photographs 50 per. dozen. High
Grade Photographs, Carbon. Platinums. &c.
Portraits copied and Enlarged
STUDIO Adjoining Masonic Temple.
GALE OF DESIRABLE FARM, TILE
y MANDATORY AND MINERAL
LAND.-As substituted Trustees in deed
of trust executed by John H. Faber and wife
and recorded in clerks Office of Augusta
county in d B. los, page 421 at the request
of the beneficiary, will sell at public auc-
ton in front of the court house in Staunton,
Va, at IL O'Clock M. on
Monday, November %, 1898,
that certain tract of land containing 18Th
acres more OF less, lying on South River, ir
Augusta county, adjoining VIM. F. Koiner
John ]. Horner and Mary A. Faber it being
the same tract of land that was conveyed to
said John 81. Faber by deed of H. st. u.
Tucker. Special Commissioner of the circuit
court of Augusta county, on the 18th day OF
November, 1857. and recorded in clerks office
of county court of Augusta, d. B. los. page
421. to which reference is made. On this
desirable farm is a comfortable DWELLING
| and a MANDATORY OF DRAINAGE
TILES and large deposit of CLAY speci-
ally adapted for the manufacture of tiles.
This plant has been in active operation for a
number of years, and is situated near Dooms
Station on n. Il W. K. R. north of Basic
| City.
TERMS-Cash in hand sufficient to pay
the costs of executing the trust, then of the
debt secured, viz: 81 $50 40, and the residue
of the purchase money in three equal install
| ments, payable in one, two and three years
| from date of sale with interest, said deferred
payments to be secured by deed of trust or
the property.
M. N. BRADLEY,
W. L. LUSHBAUGH.
W. B. McCHESNEY,
| Get 27-d 1t WIT Trustees.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-11-17

VIRGINIA. To within the Clerks ONCE of
the Circuit Court of Augusta county,
the 3lst day of October, 1898.
Mary J. Smith, Plaintiff.
VS..
L. E. Smith, Defendant.
In Chancery.
The object of this suit is to obtain divorce
q UinculO mdrimOnii for the plaintiff from the
defendant. And it appearing by affidavit i'll
ed that the defendant is not resident of this
state, it Is ord cred that he do appear here
within fifteen days after due publication
hereof and do what is necessary to protect his
interest in thissuit
Teste,
JOS. B. WOODWARD, Clerk
F. B. Kennedy, p. q. nov 3-4l W
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-11-17
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Clerks Office County Court of Augusta, to-wit
N ESTRAY STEER-Taken up by David
N V. Rucker on his land near Spring Hill.
in the month of October, 1899, of the following
descriptions: OF Red and White spotted color
some brindle. star in forehead, no ear marks
or brand perceptible. dehOrned. Supposed
to be two years old, and appraised at $1,000 by
A. W. Lytton, S. G. Neff and w. C. Ruleman,
freeholders. before N. z. Wheeler, j. p.
Extract Teste.
WILLIAM A. BURNETT,
Nov 15 9S Clerk.
nov I7-3t