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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-13
Commissioners Sale
OF
VALUABLE FARM.

Pursuant to authority vested in us by decree
of the Circuit court entered May 31st, 1888 in
the chancery cause of Sites, Samuel G. ct ais
VS.. Sites. Mary ct ais therein pending, che un-
dersigned will. on
Saturday, 9Th day of November, 1898.
at IL O'Clock NJ, in front of the court house,
proceed to sell at public auction to the highest
bidder the following described real estate.
Consisting OF two tracts of valuable farming
land; the first containing about ITO acres, and
the second containing about "a acres, both
tracts well improved and we'll watered, the
land at present is In a fine state of cultivation
and is especially desirable for farming pur--
poses, located short distance from New
Hope, Augusta county and is known as the
Sites farm and formerly owned by Windel
Sites These tracts will be offered and sold
separately upon the following, terms: one
fourth cash, and the residue on credit of
one, two and three years from the day of SALE
the credit installments to bear interest from
bonds with good personal security for the de-
ferred payments, and the title to be retained
ultimate security.
For further particulars apply to
HUGH H. KERR,
WILLIAM A. PRATT,
Special Commissioners.
Clerks ONCE of the Circuit Court of Augusta
County, to-wit:
L, JOS B. Woodward, Clerk of the Court:<
aforesaid do certify that Hugh H. Kerr has
executed the bond required by decree of,
sale In the chancery cause of Sam1 G. Sites.
&c. VS.. Mary Sites, &C., now pending in said
Court
1885,
JOS. B. WOODWARD, Clerk.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-13

my Dear Dodge as member of the
Investigation Committee, has an ap-
propriate ring after all, when we recall
that the whole object of the investiga-
tion is dodge.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-13
OF STANTON.

The gold Democratic organization in
Kentucky, is shown by the recent reg
istration there, to have practically lost
it's identity.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-13
SILK SALE.

A Is piece lot of Plain and Figured Silks, all
on one counter At SOC per yard. This
sale price takes out eAery short length
in our stock. Every piece bargain
and the price is cut to clean out The
prices were 75c to 90c. All this lot at
one round price-5Oc yard.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-13

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ Staunton, Va, Sept. 18th. 1898.
Catherine j. Beard,
VS.
E, A. Fulchers Trustee and ais.
All parties interested in the foregoing
named cause, pending in the circuit court OF
Augusta county, will Take Notice, that have
fixed upon the
10th day of October, next,
at my office, to take and state an account
showing the amount of the debt due to the
plaintiff by the bond filed in this cause; an
account of the land of the defendant E. A
Fulcher, upon which said bond is lien; and
an account O.. all other liens binding said land
in the order of priority, and other accounts
as required by the order of reference entered
in said cause on the 18th day of March, 1897.
JOHN NJ. KINNEY, Commr
Harry H Blease, ]. M. Perry, p. q.
sep 2-4t
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SPREADS,

75c-Heavy White Spreads, double bed size
usual S100 sort.
5c-Eiderdowns all colors, best grade, 81
inches wide.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-13
SHEETS AND PILLOW CASES.

1904 Bleached Sheets, deep hem.
4Sc-8 Bleached Sheets, made of Mohawk
Sheeting.
121lc-Bleached Pillow Gases, plain or hem
stitched 45x46 inches
25c--Bolster Cases, best grade, 45x72 inches.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-13
Two Things Uncle
Sam Has Learned !!

From his experience in. ''the late
unpleasantness" is to build the
Nicarauga Canal and large navy.
Two things the people of this
community have learned from ex-
perience, when their eyesight
fails or Is defective, is that we can
fit eyes in the most perfect man.
j ner. We make no charge for ex-
animation and our charge for the
glasses is very moderate. We
have all the necessary appliances
tor testing the eye properly.
H. l.. LANG,
Optician and Jeweler.
Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-13

From all we can learn of Judge
Quarles' personal canvass in the dis
triet, be has made an excellent impress
sion everywhere. No Dei1ueraic can
ditlate for Congress IL the disttiet has
made better Impression by his dlscus-
sion of public questions. Old Augusta
has evidently picked ont the right
man.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-13

LADIES AND CAILDREN'S UNDER
WEAR
15c--Ladies' Ribbed Vests.
25c--LadIes' Ribbed Vests, silk tape at neck
fine Cashmere finish. We claim this tC
be the best in the city for the price
50c-Ladies' Superior Quality Ribbed Vests,
silk front, and soft fleece back, put up
two in box 75c value
Union Suits, fleeced back,
all sizes.
superior finish, worth 75c.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-13
EARLY BARGAINS IN BLANK ETS,

75c-10 soft Cotton Fleece Blankets
98c-11 4 extra heavy Cotton Fleece Blankets
81 39--11-4 White Wool Blankets, extra size
and weight.
81. 00-Comforts colored Comforts,
white filling.
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1t Will Be Investigated.

Notwithstanding the existence OF
President McKinley's personally con
Quoted investigating committee, it may
be taken as certain that there will be
members of Congress who will force al
investigation by that body, or, being
refused, will place the Administration
in position which will be fatal to il
before the people. One member, Hon
Amos Cummings of New York, who
was renominated last week, said in &C.
cepting the nomination:
I'VE voted all the money they asked
and now we are going to ask them how
they have expended it. know of sew,
eral instances in which large amounts
have been squandered.
Zone man sold vessel to the govern
men for $3.50, GOO, and a politician with
a pull charged him 5000 600 commission.
Then the owner of the vessel said to me
he had made 20 per cent profit on the
transaction.
'These are the kinds of things which
cannot be covered up. The present in
vestigation will not end this matter.
The sum of $4,000, coo has been spent
On old hulks which are absolutely use
less for the needs of the government. y
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-13

1t must cause q smile to come over
the country to remind it Of the fact that
Senator Quay and party who ale charg-
ed with looting bank of 100000, &C.
cupied front seats in the ''honest ~
money" procession in 1896 and yelled
themselves hoarse pleading with the
people to preserve the national honor.
Just as we expected! Henry M. Nc
Donald, the candidate of the free silver
so-called Democrats for governor of
New York, had a long interview with
"Tom'' Platt, the Republican Boss of
New York, on Saturday. The question
now is. what does be get? Bynum of
Indiana, got SIS, 500 year for two years.
He is now acting for the Iowa Republi-
can committee.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-13
Somehow, as citizen or soldier, as

Somehow, as citizen or soldier, as
candidate or colonel. VIM. J. Bryan has
the instinct of doing the right thing.
On his return to Jacksonville Wednes-
day, from Washington, (whither he had
been to secure the honorable discharge
OF some sick soldiers of his command)
be directed poll to be taken of his reg
ment, as to their desire to be mustered
out. 1t resulted in eighty-seven per
cent of the men voting to return to their
homes in Nebraska. The officers were
about equally divided.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-13
COMMISSIONERS SALE
OF SEVERAL
VALUABLE TRACTS OF REAL ESTATE
IN
AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA.

The undersigned commissioners in pursn-
ance of authority vested In them by decree of
the circuit court of Augusta county, Virginia,
IN the chancery cause of T. ~. Shields Adn'y,
VS.. Sh eid Infants. OF Dale June 5ro, 1885, viii
nrueeed 10 sell in 'front.' Of the court hoEss "a
Augusta county, In the city Of stanton, W.
ahont the houfot twelve O'Clock ID, on
Saturday, the 5I1 day OF Ocs. 1888
tlT6 loliOwInZ Te0+ estate - Nhfeh the iEtf
J. shields died sci ed aud possessed liz.
Flrit-'fwo tracts OF land IN Past 5-es Distinct
near CraigsviIie, one contsiniBg One Hundred
ana 4nirty and three-q quar- er acres, the othetc
Igu 4 andted sna Liye ana one. uslier acres.
ter acres in Pastures District on Little Calf
Pasture river about twenty four miles west
from Stanton.
1hird-A tract of land in Riyerheads Dis
trict containing One Hundred and Fifty-three
acres, adj joining the j. L. Shields home farm,
distance about eight miles from Staunton on
both sides of the road leading from Staunton.
TO Lexington, ard known as the "London
Tract"
This farm is well watered and has on it q
good frame dwelling, good barn and tenant
house.
TERMS OF SALE-On any sale or sales made
hereunder SO much cash will be required as
may be necessary to pay the costs of sale and
the residue in three equal instruments at nine,
eighteen and twenty-seven months respec-
lively from the date OF sale with interest from
that date, for which instalments OF deferred
purchase money the purchaser or purchasers
will be required to execute bonds with ap-
proved personal security and the titles will be
withheld as ultimate security.
OGd ELbEh,
THOS. G. ELDER,
Sale Commissioners,
Clerks ONCE of the Circuit Court of Augusta.
County, to-wit:
I, Jos. B. Woodward, Clerk of the Court
aforesaid do certify that Fitzhugh Elder
has executed the bond required by decree of
sale in the chancery cause of John T. Shields
Admx, VS.. John L. Shield s infants, now pend
ing in said Court.
Given undermy hand this 18th day of Sep
TENDER, 1898.
JOS. B. WOODWARD, Clerk.
sep l5-tds.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-13

"ANTED.-To rent a good farm, within
w about five miles or less of Staunton,
with view of buying If partydesires to sell.
Must have fairly good Improvements. Ad-
dress OF call on
g. W. DUDLEY,
aug 1S-tf Box 327, Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-13

THE Annual Meeting or the Stockholders OF
L the Valley Railroad Company will be
held, according to the By Laws, on Wednes-
day, October 18th, 1898, at Il O'Clock Nj. in the
law office of j.. j. L. and R. Bumgardner, in
the city of Staunton.
sep 15-4t AUG. FAURE, Secretary.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-13
COTTON DIAPER-BEST GRADE

IS inch, 10 var piece, 4Sc.
20,inch, 10-yard piece, SOC.
% inch, 10-yard piece, SOC.
24-inch. 10 yard piece, &c.
27-inch, 10-yard piece, 69c.
Arizona republican., 1898-09-07
HERD AND THERE.

A check for $500 has been received by the Rev. Dr. Thompson, secretary
 of the Presbyterian board of missions, to inaugurate the work of the board in Porto Rico. Dr. Thompson, who is a former well known Kansas Cityan, purposes making visit to Uncle Sam's latest acquisition soon to look over the alleged heathens there "Mllt" Barlow, the old minstrel eel ebrity, is once more before the public as a matrimonial mistit. 1ntemper-
 ance and cruelty are the grounds on (which his second mate seeks a divorce. Barlcw's first wife got divorce from him and his present wife is the divorc- cd wife of Dick Quilter, a we'll known old time variety actor
 Lillian Russell. who has dazzled Vii
 enna by her beauty as well as her voice, may add another victory to those America has won in the war It is an- nounced that negotiations have been begun by her manager for a series of 'concerts in Madrid
 General James Longstrest, the fa-
 nous veteran who was appointed United States railroad commissioner lis making trip through the west for
 the first time in his life, and travels only by day so that he may miss none 'of the scenery.
Arizona republican., 1898-09-07
THIS BUSY WORLD.

Frank l.. Slocum of Pittsburg claims to have perfected the means of manufac- turing fuel gas to compete with natural gas, and q company has been formed with several million dollars behind it to introduce the new fuel. One million feet of this new gas is now said to be sent into the air daily at the experiment sta ton of MT. Slocum, a gas for which chemists and manufacturers have been looking for years. The promoters have secured options on 900 acres of the best coal fields in Western Pennsylvania, and work is expected to begin as soon as ar engagements can be made. fuel gas IS to be furnished as cheap as the natural gas, a deposit dating back centuries, but which is fast playing opt.
 John E. Young. superintendent of the public schools at Davenport. la. is an al most perfect counterpart of the typical .papcr declares that he has Ithc same '-Geatcc.'' ''T with smoothly shaven cheeks. wrinklcd by many smiles, while his mouth is firm and shows as great deter imitation of ~cha recter: If he were to wear the old white, beaver that Uncle Sam usually nas onV his shead and the trousers with straps he would look as if he had stepped from one of the popular cartoons of the day.
 Albert Chevalier the king of the coster song singers, was once asked what was the most unpleasant experience of his stage life. It happened in a very hand some hall in the Midlands he said. The whole of the back and sides were covered with immense plate glass mirrors. l knew nothing about it until walked on the stage and then, for the first time in my life, I saw myself as others, the audience. sees me.
 County Kerry and all the south of Ire land is excited over the cures wrought by the boy doctor of DuhalloW." His name is Timothy Dineen, he is Il years of age, nr EHy~id nd ohr on an Easter Monday, which, it is de- clared. gives him his power. and he is curing II Il and animals, but especially children. He is described as a very ordi- nary boy. and not particularly bright. of his scheme for the regeneration of Germany through the stage by appoint ing Captain Joseph Lauff, who put to- gether The Burggraf'' for the emperor, playwright and director of the court theater at Wiesbaden. Military discip line in the company and autocratic ideas in the plays will be thus assured.
 In reply to a correspondent who wants to know the rules for the stamp hirta- tion'' the Boston Globe emphatically de- clares: ''The first rule is that putting the stamp on a letter designedly anywhere excepting on the right hand upper cor ner of the envelope indicates that the writer is fool"
 o. H. Arosin, president of the fire board of St, Paul, resembles Lieutenant Hobson very closely, and on recent visit to the war vessels in New York was congratu- lated by number of young women.
Arizona republican., 1898-09-07

ludy luIer lfOIU UHlS uOW lue ScFVlCc feels about making rear admiral out ''cs captain, and doing 1t, not because Ihe had distinguished himself, but be- cause the navy department thought he would distir gl,ish himself. Secretary
 ong is p1ease1 to assume that navy of-
 fcers are so absorbed in their devotion
 tc their country that they do not care
 how many men are jumped over their
 heads, but tie remarks of Commodore Philip and Captain Clark regarding the punishment of one man to advance an ether shows that navy officers are as human as other men. Captain Sigsbee has been advanced apparently because tlie Maine was blown up: during the
 war he was not in command of a real fighting ship. but he certainly did well
 iE beating eff the torpedo destroyer that attacked the St. Paul. Captain Chadwick has been advanced on &C., count Of the destruction of Cerveras s fleet in which he would undoubtedly have taken distinguished part if he had got there in time. He is probably the only officer advanced on account of Il battle that ne was not in. But he is tLe captain of Admiral Sampson's flagship, and as the destruction of Ger vera's fleet is reckoned in the navy de- partment as Sampson achievement it seemed to be necessary to do some thing for ths flag captain. Captain Chester, one of the best officers in the service, who took an unarmored cruis- CT within easy range of the Spanish forts in the Csst bombardment of the var. is farther off from being a rear admiral before he retires than he was before the war.-New York Journal of Commerce.
Arizona republican., 1898-09-07
SEASIDE EXCURSION.

On account of so many requests hay ing been made for an extension of our seaside excursions, the s. F. P. & F. railway has decided to put on two more excursions, the first one leaving here Thursday, September l, and the following one Thursday, September 8. Fare for the round trip to San Diego, Los Angeles and intermediate points, $25.95. Stop, over privileges will be allowed at all points between San Der nardino and San Diego, both going and returning. Further information will be cheerfully given by calling on or addressing E. w. Gillett, general agent, fl West Washington street, Phoenix.
Arizona republican., 1898-09-07
MIDDf. E -OF-THE-ROADERS.

Cincinnati. c., Sept. 6.-The middle of-the-road populists convened their second days session of the national convention at an early hour today when the temporary organization was made permanent. Chairman Ignatius Donnelly made another radical speech denouncins all those who had co-op- erated with fusion movements, and strongly advocating a reorganization ci the party, rot only for an indepen> Gent presidential ticket, but for in- dependent candidates for congress, state officers. etc.
Arizona republican., 1898-09-07
NOT A BAD RECORD.

Washington, Sept. 6.-The following telegram was received today at the war department:
 Chattanooga, Tenn, Sept G. General H. c. Corbin, Washington:
 "The Second division, Inird corps hospital was closed yesterday This is one that has been the most generally and severely criticised. Following is it's record since the establishment June 10: Total number patients, 2,4G2; total deaths, 33. Of these cases 270 were typhoid, and of the total deaths twenty-eight were from typhoid.
 tSigned HI. V. BOYNTON,
 Brigadier-General Volunteers.
Arizona republican., 1898-09-07
REPUBLICAN BY MAIL.

PERSONS LEAVING THE CITY FOR ANY PERIOD CAN HAVE THE REPUBLICAN MAILED TO THEM TO ANY ADDRESS IN THE UNITED STATES OR CANADA, BY ORDER ING IT AT THIS OFFICE, IN PER SON OR BY LETTER. TERMS:
 50 CENTS PER MONTH. INVARI- ABLY IN ADVANCE. SUBSCRIBERS CHANGING THEIR ADDRESS
 FROM ONE POSTOFFICE TO AN OTHER SHOULD GIVE THE LAST ADDRESS AS WE'LL AS THE NEW ONE.
Arizona republican., 1898-09-07
INDUSTRIAL COMMITTEE.

Washington, Sept. 6.-Shortly after Il o'clock President Mckinley an- nounced the names of his appointees on the industrial committee. They are: Andrew L. Harris of Ohio, s. N. D. North of Massachusetts,, Frank P. Sargent of Illinois, Mason A. Smith of South Carolina, John M Farquhar of New York, Eugene D. Conger of Mich igan, Thomas w. Philips of Pennsyl- vania, Charles J. Harris of North Carolina, and M. D. Ratchford of h. diana.
Arizona republican., 1898-09-07
TERRELL BE NO GUNBOATs.
Spain Must Wait Until the Final Ad
 iustment.

Washington, Sept. 6.-The Spanish government has requested of this gov ernment the privilege of sending a few small gunboats to certain of the Philippines where the insurgents are particularly active. with view to maintaining Spanish sovereignty there. The matter was discussed at today's cabinet meeting. No announce ment has been adopted as to the re- suit of the consideration Of the matter, but it is understood the request will not be granted.
Arizona republican., 1898-09-07
WANT ANNEXATION.
Sentiment of Most of the Filipino
 Leaders

Manila, Sept. 6-Ai a meeting yes terday of twenty leaders of the F'ili- pinos of all sections called to discuss the policy of these islands. eighteen of them were emphatically in favor of outright annexation to the United States and two were in favor of a re- public The general native opinion is that it is best to adopt United States Consul Wildman's suggestion and of fer liberal inducements to the inde- pendent factions to co-ocerate and to reward services rendered.
Arizona republican., 1898-09-07
PRESIDENTIAL TICKET.
Tke Reorganized Peoples Party First
 in the Field

Cincinnati, O., Sept. 6.-The middle
 of-the-road populists today reorga- nized the peoples party, renewed it's former declaration Of principles and nominated it's national ticket two years and two months in advance of the
 date of election. The object of this early action was to head off any such fusion as that of 1896. The nominees are Wharton Barker of Pennsylvania for president, and 1gnatius Donnelly
 of Minnesota for vice-president
Arizona republican., 1898-09-07
PROMOTIONS IN THE NAVY.

When Captain Gridley was advanced several numbers for Manila it pushed Captain Clark back. The commander oi the Olymp:a has since died, but the country has learned to know that Cap tain Clark $ as good a captain as We have. Commodore Philip protests against his own promotion because it injures men who were his seniors, and who are just as deserving as he is. One
Arizona republican., 1898-09-07
OREGON LEGISLATURE.
To Do the Work Neglected Two Years
 Ago.

Salem, Ore, Sept Ex-Governor Lord this afternoon issued a procla- nation calling the legislature in spe- cial session on Monday, September 26, for the purpose of electing a United States senator to fill the vacancy now existing by reason of the deadlock in organizing the last legislature and to pass the regular appropriation bills to meet the expenses of the state gov ernment
Arizona republican., 1898-09-07
G. A. R. EXCURSION.

$64.95 to Cincinnati and return. Take the Phoenix Short Line Dates of sale September 1, 2 and g. Final limit for return, October 7 Make your reserva- tions early, etc. For further particu- lars. call on or address
 M. o. BICKNELL. G. P. A.
Arizona republican., 1898-09-07
RATES FOR DEMOCRATIC TERRI
 TORIAL CONVENTION.

For the above meeting to be held at Prescott September 15 and 16, the IS. F. F. & P. railway will sell tickets at the low rate of one fare for the round trip, $8.20. Tickets to be sold September 15 and 16, with continuous passage in both directions, and good returning until September IS. For any further information call on or write E. w. Gillett, general agent, A West Washington street, Phoenix.
Arizona republican., 1898-09-07
BUYING BACK SOLDIERS.
Spain Will Ransom Prisoners in the
 Hands of Insurgents.

Madrid, Sept. 6.-The cabinet has authorized the foreign minister, Duke Almodovar del Rio, to negotiate with the Philippine insurgents to ransom the 6,00O Spanish prisoners now in their hands and it has been decided to transmit money to Manila for that purpose and for the relief of the Span ish troops, which are urgently in need of funds.
Arizona republican., 1898-09-07
s5o.oo-cITY OF MEXICO.

And return via the S. F. P. & P. route for a. party of ten or more going September 10, Il or 12. With the low rate offered and the cool and scenic route, it is confidently expected there will be nice party organized to go the Northern Route" For full par- ticulars call on or address B. W. Gil- lett, general agent, A West Washing ton street, Phoenix.
Arizona republican., 1898-09-07

Randolph H. Waters. an inmate O. the soldiers home at Leavenworth, Kan, recently visited a cemetery at Islmwood. Kan, and read the epitaph over grave supposed to be his. His sister had placed the headstone over Ihe grave two years ago. Waters ran raway from home at the beginning of the civil war and after it was over he went west.
Arizona republican., 1898-09-07

Via the Southern Pac1nc. going east we will assist you in selecting route and secure you the best connection and accommodations. If west, use the shortest and quickest line for seaside points. For further information call on M. O. Bicknell, c. P. A.