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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03
Mr.. l0st SOWeth Seed.

And sower went out to sow the seed
which is issued to our Congressman at
Washington. and as he sowed. some seed
fell by the way side, and the fowls of the
air came and devoured it.
And some fell in stony ground and i'm
mediately sprang up, and because it had
no depth of root it withered away.
And some fell among thorns and the
thOrns grew up and choked it.
And other fell into the garden of the
Staunton Daily Meas, and it sprung up
and brought forth, thanks, an hundred
fold,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03

The Topeka, Kan, Capital rises to
defend pension rascality. The Capital
remarks that if the people understood
better the pension laws and their ope-
rations there would be lees 'scandal''
about them.
The Capital can explain most any
kind of rascality which brings $780,
600 yearly into that State of buns. In
all these recipients of government
bounty not % out of every 100 will pay
an honest debt. The people Of Kansas
if they would admit it understand ali
this, but they will never pass unnotic,
ed any effort which is calculated to
reduce their revenues.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03

The Baltimore Sun has seen the frui-
ton OF its hopes in the election OF
Judge McComas to the United States
Senate from Maryland, and this event
will mark the decline In the star OF
that journal unless it changes it's polit-
ical faith.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03

We hope the men who compose the
present Legislature who have been
voting for such bills as the "anti-
flirting bill, the vestibuled street car
bill, the laborers liability bill. the
chairs for girl clerks BILL" and bills OF
that ilk, will never mention centrali-
cation and parternalism again. except
In shouts of adulation.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03

Our contemporary of the Highland
Recorder complains that we have not
given his paper due credit for the
locals clipped or used. 1t is not our
custom to credit locals, we make no
complaint of any paper which uses
any local from our columns without
crediting it. If the Recorder ever
finds anything in our local columns
worth using it may do so and never
credit it. We always credit editorial
matter used, but vary the rule as to
news. This Is the modern custom as
we understand it, hence no intentional
discourtesy was intended.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03

Touching the ability of Attorney
General McKenna's fitness in point OF
ability and legal knowledge for the
position on the Supreme bench to
which Mckinley has recently appoint
cd him, there was an immense volume
of silence.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03

We don't know whether it is a lack
OF principles or lack of sense which
takes charge of a so called Democratic
body when it gets into power, and putt
them to work on all the tomfoolery
which the Republicans have been try
ing to cram down our Threats fol
years. But our Legislature is doing
that very thing.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03

For the first time .the position of
President Mckinley on the money
question is said to be established. He
spoke at meeting in New York last
week and informed the people of that
city and the county generally that he
was for gold. Near him sat Rudolf
Guggenheimer, G. P. Huntington and
M. E. Ingalls,, and amid such lights
the ideas of the President necessarily
took the hue of the scar and yellow
leaf.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03

after hot debate last week, the
lower house of the Kentucky Legisla.
ture adopted resolution calling upon
U. s. Senator VIM. Lindsay to resign
if he cannot support the Chicago plat
form. During the course of the de
bate such words as ''party traitor,
"recreant to his trust" and gold bug
were freely banded about.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03

President Mckinley belittled himself
and the nation by calling on Dole,
who styles himself President OF Hawaii
The country is necessarily sick after
this doleful occurrence.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03

Mr.. Eugene T. Loud, of California, is
pushing with great vigor bill by which
not a single copy Of a paper can be
sent out at pound rates if his bill passes,
except to Legitimate subscribers who
voluntarily order and pay for the
same"
Every sample copy must bear a one
cent postage stamp. The sample copy
privilege is entirely taken away from
the publisher as now enjoyed, and the
best lawyers say after the time paid
for has expired, the publisher has nc
right to send out further copies with
out putting one-cent postage stamp
on each copy sent. The sample copy
privilege can be retained by an amend
ment to the bill, and we hope oul
members OF Congress will see thai
something is done to prevent SO radi
cal bill from passing.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03

~ Staunton, Va, Jan. 81, 1888.
G. NJ. Crawford, ct ais.
VS..
L. M. Monroe, ct ais
All parties interested in the above styled
cause now pending in the circuit court for the
county Of Augusta Take Notice, that pIrsu-
ant to decree in said cause entered Nov. Is
1897, shall at my office in StauntOn, Va, on
March q, sos,
proceed to ascertain and report what would
be reasonable fee to ba paid to the attor-
neya prosecuting this suit and others con-
nected Herewith.
HENRY W. HOLT.
Commissioner in Chancery.
Patrick Gordon, p. q. feb 34t
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03
AppIIes to Stanton.

The Baltimore Sun, speaking OF the
high rate of taxes and the low value OF
property in that city, says: AT this
rate it will soon be impossible to give
away real estate here"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03
COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE.

ZLU, 1910.
ITO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF
i STAUNTON:
l beg leave to announce my candidacy for
reelection to the office OF Commissioner of the
Revenue, subject to the Democratic primary
and promise If reelected faithful discharge
of the dnties of the ONCE to the best of my
ability. solicit the active support of my
frlenus, with sincere appreciation of their
past efforts in my behalf.
Very respectfully,
THOMAS j. CROW DER.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03

Virginia will breathe easier when
the members of the present legislature
have departed each for his own abode
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03

Gov. Tyler seems to have forgotten
that the Blue Ridge is not the western
boundary of the State.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03

In response to the above call, hereby an
nounce myself a candidate FOR the office OF
Commissioner OF the Revenue for the City OF
Staunton, subject to the decision Of a Demo
cratic primary election. My long continued
services in the council chamber Of my native
city will be l am sure, a sufficient guarantee
to my fellow citizens that any duty they see
fit to assign to me, will be faithfully dis
charged. Very respectfully,
f. b. BERKELEY
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03
As it is Being CONSTITUTED"

No plank in the Chicago platform
created such deafening beating OF
Republican and Palmer and Buckner
tomtoms, or was the bull's-ey 9 ut which
were thrown so many political stink
pots, as the one referring to the Su,
preme Court OF the United States 'as
it shall be hereafter constituted" The
clamor frightened many a conserva.
tive voter from voting for Bryan. The
bare idea of constituting" the Su.
preme Court in favor Of any public
issue was a sacrilege. 1t could go Oh
deciding one way in July and reyers
ing itself in August; it could continue
SO capricious in lis decisions that Con
gress was afraid to legislate in accord
with its opinions of one day. for fear
that the court would change its posi-
ton before the sun rose again; but to
constitute it of judges that knew theil
own minds on given questions and
might be relied on to maintain the
opinions they expressed. was an out
rage.
This makes all the more inexplicable
the profound silence that is being
maintained while Mr.. Mckinley is
constituting" the Supreme Court in
the interest Of the corporations. He
has appointed McKenna, a corporation
attorney of very inferior professional
calibre, to place on the Supreme
bench, and he has done SO over the
protest of long lists of members of the
bar and three United States judges,
all residing on the Pacific coast, from
whence Mckinley, instigated, 1t i.
charged, by the Pennsylvania rail
road, called McKenna.
Is not this case clearly calling fol-
the tomtoms and stink pots left over
from 1896? Or is it more righteous tc
constitute the Supreme Court in the
interest of the corporations, than it il
to constitute it in favor of an income
tax in the interest of the people?
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03
A CALL.

A. A. ESKRIDGE, Esq,
StauntOn, Va.
Dear Sir-There is no man in Staunton bet
ter lifted to perform the duties of Commission
er of the Revenue than yourself. and none
who has worked more faithfully and success
fully for the Democratic party Recognizing
your high qualifications for the place, and the
esteem in which you are held by the people OF
Sbaunton regardless of party. we respectfully
urge you to become candidate for this office.
subject to Democratic primary, and pledge
you our earnest support.
Respectfully.
MANY VOTERS OF THE CITY OF
STANTON.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03
A CALL.
CAPT. FRANK B, BERKELEY,

CAPT. FRANK B, BERKELEY,
Staunton. Va
Dear Sir-Fully recognizing your fealty to
the Democratic party, and knowing your su-
perlor qualifications and fitness, we respect
fully call upon you to announce yourself a
candidate for the Office of Commissioner OF
the Revenue of this city, subject to a Demo
cratic primary. If you will become a candi-
date We assure you that YOU will, without a
doubt, receive the nomination at the primary
and the hearty support OF your party and OF
Gratis, on election day, May goth, 1898.
Respectfully,
MANY VOTERS OF THE CITY OF
STANTON
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03

Clerks Office of the Circuit Court of Augusta
County, wit:
I,Jos. B. Woodward, Clerk of the Court at pre-
said do certify that w. H. Landes has ex-
ecuted the bond required by decree of sale in
the chancery cause of b. +. Shuey ct ais. VS.
Mary J. Miller ct ais. now pending In
said Court.
Given under my hand this Goth day OF
January, 1898.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03
The Thinkers in 1899.

The Rev. Samuel Driver of the Ger
man Baptists, known as the Thinkers,
called to see US last week to inform us
that he and others in his church were
moving. to have the annual assem-
bly, to celebrate the Feast OF
Penticost OF 1899 to meet in this city.
There is no real competitor to Staun.
ton in this matter unless it be Roa-
noke, but there is every reason for its
being held here, and it eau be provid-
ed there is g. little systematic work
done. Mr.. Driver of course wants the
hearty cooperation of Staunton peo-
pie. His chief desire is to find sleeping
places for the vast concourse of persons
who will attend, they will be fed on
the grounds, but they cannot be slept
there, so be will want the citizens of
Staunton to go Systematically to work
to find how many beds can be procur-
ed. He promises that the people will
be neat and orderly, and they propose
to pay for all accommodations fur
nished, but they will not expect TO
pay high prices. He tells us that
there will not be less than 10, 900 per
sons of their church who will be pres
ent, composed of the delegates and
their families. There will certainly
be large number who are not Of that
church who will be present also, so
that during the meeting which will
possibly last ten days, there may be
81, 900 persons in attendance. Should
these persons spend one dollar each ii
would be large sum poured into our
city, of money we would never other.
wise see. They will rent the Fair
Grounds and go back and forth morn
ing and evening. The meeting, it is
true, does not take place till 1899, some
time in April or May, according to the
date On which the feast day falls, but
for 80 large an assembly, and SO impor
thant an occurrence to the city, it will
be well to begin at once and let ouI
people inform themselves. Mr.. Driver
who constantly looks ahead in these
matters, as in Others, is determined te
have this body meet here if possible
and he will leave no stone unturne6
to accomplish that end. He only de
sires that our citizens shall meet hin
in friendly business spirit, and ht
thinks it can be accomplished. HI
wants them to see this beautiful coun
; try, to enjoy the delightful climate
and meet and know the people who
make up the citizens of this favored
section. 1t is to be hoped that oul
! Board OF Trade. our City Council, oul
business men, and all persons interest
ed in 30 laudable cause will accep
the suggettion and begin at once t.
! accomplish the object in view.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03
Commissioners Sale
Or
A VALUABLE FARM
iNAUCUSTA COUNTY.

By virtue Of decree of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, Virginia, entered on the 2Itn
day of May. 1896, in the cause OF ''B. r Shuey et
ais. VS.. Mary ] Miller ct ais, the undersigned
commissioners will offer for sale, at PUBIC
auction, to the highest bidder, in front or the
courthouse in the City of Staunton, virginia,
on
Monday, February 2Sth, 1898, at IL IL,
of that day. the following real estate belong
ing to the estate of william Miller, deceased
to-wi5 The farm belonging to the said estate
situated about four miles west of MiddlebrOok
III said county OF Augusta, adjoining the lands
of Geo. Miller, John Runkle's Heirs and others
.nown as the NORTH Mountain Farm ~ and
designated on the plat Of the lands of said es-
tate as lots l, 2, 3 and 4; lots and containing
i01 acres, 2 roodS and 20 poles, and lot con
tanning 10 acres roodS and IS poles, being
Mountain land adjoining the above. Lot is
also mountain land adjoins the above tract
and contains ITO acres, roodS and % poles,
only one half undivided interest Of which will
BE- sold.
Said tracts of land will be offered for sale as
a whole.
TERMS OF SALE:-Cash sufficient to pay
costs of suit and sale and the residue in three
equal annual payments, bearing interest from
late of sale for which deferred payments the
purchaser will be required to execute bonds
with approved personal security, the title to
the property to be retained as ultimate Sc
curity.
GEO. NJ. COCHRAN,
W. II. LANDES,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03

To THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF STAUNToN:
respectfully announce myself candidate
for the office OF commemorative Attorney
for the city of Staunton, as Democratic can
didate, but not subject to O Democratic pri-
mary, and ask the support of the voters OF
this city.
Jan Ii. HULST GLENN
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03

In reply to your fiattering call on me to an
nOunce myself a candidate for Commissioner
OF the Revenue for the ensuing term, 1 beg tt
say appreciate most highly the desire ex
pressed by large number Of my friends thu,
to honor me. [ hereby announce myself
therefore a candidate for said office subjec
to the decision OF a Democratic primary.
My record as citizen of StauntOn for 2
years should testify to my character, and my
ability to administer the Office acceptabl
and to my desire to promote the interests o
the city. Respectfully,
H. NJ. MCILHANY.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03
Why no. Include all Corporations?

Why not Include all Corporations?
There is growing tendency to en-
large the powers of the Interstate
Commerce Commission, with a view to
better regulate the railroads. 1t is
remarkable that railroads are the only
corporations which have to be guarded
and looked after and controlled by law
made officials, who do not own a dollar
in them and who usually know as little
about managing such enterprises as a
coal HEAVIER does about firing the pur-
gatorean furnaces. II it is necessary
for the State and Nation to place spec.
tally created supervisors over railroad
corporations, why not include other
corporations Why not have an in.
ter-State National Banking Commits
sion, an Interstate Life Insurance
Commission, an Interstate Coal Min
ing Commission, an Interstate Goa
Oil Commission, an inter State Wire
Nail Commission, an inter State Sugar
Commission, and SO on? II one class
of corporations can be managed by 6
commission created by law all Others
can, and if one needs it all othera ar,
likely to. Why are the railroads sin
gled out as the prey of the Legislative
harpy, and all Others go scott free
These are important questions ant
whilst the legislative mind may fine
some ground satisfactory to itself TO
making railroads its'legitimate booty
common sense nor reason have eve
been exactly satisfied with its logic
The most useful corporation in tn
world to the general public is the rail
road, and yet the Sugar Trust. tn
National Bank, the Standard Oil, ma.
rob the public at will and no voice i
lifted against them. Can any goo'
reason be suggested why one is guard
ed as with gun, and the other goe
about seeking whom it may devour
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03

ITO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF
i STAUNTON.
l nereDy announce myself candidate for
the office Of Commissioner of The Revenue for
the City of Staunton. Election to be held in
May next, 1898. Respectfully,
dec 9-tde* X. G. BYERS
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03

BY virtue of deed Of trust executed by
William #. Lightner, bearing date on the LIST
day of November, 1894, will proceed il front
of the court house in the city of Staunton, ON
SATURDAY. the 5th day of Mar, 1893,
to sell at public auction the undivided share
and interest of william L. Lightner, being
one fourth, of that certain tract or parcel or
land situated On the Bic Calf Pasture river
in the western part Of Augusta county, about
20 miles from the city of stanton, cont aiming
82TA acres, being the same which was convey
ed nv George T. Smith, executor OF Nicholas
RYAN. decd, to Geo. w. Baylor, VIM. T. Light
ner. W. Fl, Fitchett and H. H. Hanger, by deed
dated Dec. IL, 1892
TEKMS-So much in cash as will pay the
costs of sale and the debts secured by said
deed of trust on said undivided interest IN
from November Sth, 1894; $57 .92H. with interest
thereon from Feb. 24th. 1855, and $37.925s, with
interest thereon from said last named date;
and tine remainder upon a credit Of one and
two years from date of sale, with interest
from the date of sale, the purchaser giving
bonds with approved personal security, and
JAMES BUMGARDNER. Jr.,
fab 3.tds Trustee.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03
Office Phone gel Residence Phone 3
E.E. Terry, D. v. s.
Diseases Of Domestic. Animals treated
-:O:-
Ofice-Central Avenue, near Landes' Livery
Stable. :.
STAUNTON, VA.

T ARGE FARM FOR SALE.-A
IL farm in Augusta county, tne
quarter of the Valley of Virginir cor
about $50 Acres, has OH it good new eigl
dwelling, two new barns covered with
and painted, Other new outbuildjngs, ty
charus three miles from nearest railwa
ton with turnpike leading to station in
did state of cultivation, fine spring, plI
timber, in sight of churches, mills, stores
Price $3.50 per acre. on one. two and 6
years time. Has Oh it now Is head horsesv
cattle, 40 hogs, $50 sheep, 10 mich cows, raisV
1000 bushels of corn last year, other grain
proportion. Write for full description to tn
ONCE.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03
A CALL.
CAPT. Fl. NJ. MCILHANY,

StauntOn, va.
Dear Sir-The Office OF Commissioner of the
Revenue Is one of the most Important in the
gift of the people OF Staunton. 1t should be
filled by man who is universally recognized
as capable, conscientious and painstaking
More than that when the CITY has any favOrs
to bestow, they should go to those who have
given ungrudgingly OF their time and labor tc
build up the city. No man has given more
generously Of both, in proportion to hi:
means: Recognizing your merits, among
which is your lifelong fidelity to the Demo
cratic party, it is with great pleasure that we
ask you to run for Commissioner of the Reve
nue. promising you our hearty support.
Respectfully,
MANY VOTERS OF THE CITY OF
STA UNTON.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03

In response to the above call 1 announce
myself as candidate for Commissioner OF the
Revenue of the City of Staunton, subject to a
Democratic primary. II elected, it will be my
earnest effort to meet the expectations OF my
friends and to give the city faithful admin
iStration of the office.
Very respectfully,
A. A. ES KRIDGE.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03

To THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF STAUNToN:
Having been reliably informed that the
present incumbent of the Office of Common
wealth's Attorney for the City of Staunton
Va, will not be q candidate for re election at
the next municipal election to be held in May.
1893 therefore respectfully announce myself
as candidate for that office, subject to the
Democratic primary election, and trust that
may receive your support.
Very respectfully,
Jan Ii tide CARTER BRAXTON.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03
CITY SERGEANT.

ITO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF
i STAUNTON.
hereby announce myself as candidate tor
reelection to the office OF City Sergeant, sub
1ect to a Democratic primary. feel very
grateful for your support in the past and
trust that you may feel disposed to render me
your kind assistance on this occasion.
Very respectfully,
LOGAN TURNER
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR COMMONwEALTH's ATToRNE

To THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF STAUNToN;
thereby announce myself a candidate for
the ONCE of commemorative Attorney for
the city of Staunton at the coming municipal
election to be held in May, and subject to the
Democratic primary, and earnestly solicit
your support. If elected pledge myself to q
! faithful performance of the duties appertain-
ing thereto, Respectfully,
JAM 2T-tf r. PEYTOS BROWN.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03

Our Legislators ought to study the
difference between economy and par
simony.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-03

NOMMISSIONEK'S OFFICE,
" Staunton, Va, Jan. 18th, 1898.
William Trayer, etc.
VS..
Henry NJ. Trayer ct ais.
All persons interested il. the above styled
chancery cause will Take Notice, that in pur-
suance of decree of the circuit court of An.
gusta county entered in said cause on Dee. Z.
1897, shall at my office in Staunton, Va, on
Saturday, February Goth, 1898,
proceed to take, state and settle the fonowfn a
accounts:
LIST. OF the real estate upon which the tude-
ment of the plaintiff is a lien
I'd. OF the condition of the title to such rea
estate, its annual rental and fee simple value.
3D.. OF the liens binding the same in the or
der of their priority;
4th. OF any other matters deemed pertinent
etc, h. E. r. NELSON,
Commissioner in ChancGry,
Curry s. Glenn, p. q. Jan coat