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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-17
A CALL.

LIZ
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
nlied 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 to
Du1ld up the city. No man has given more
generously Of both, in proportion to his
means: recognizing your merits, among
Whlch 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
N 1rII6l ~
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-17
Respectfully.
MANY VOTERS OF THE CITY OF
STANTON,

In response to the above call I 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 a faithful admin
iStratiOn of the office.
Very respectfully,
A. A. ESKRIDGE.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-17

hereby announce that 1 will be a candi.
date for the position of Commemorative at.
torney for the city of Staunton at the muni-
c1pal election to be held in May next subject
to the Democratic primary, and trust that
may receive your support.
Very respectfully,
Jan. IL, 1895. HERBERT j. TAYLOR.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-17
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR MAYOR.
A CALL.
". Fl. LANDES. ESQ.

W. Fl. LANDES, ESQ.,,
Dear Sir.-We, the undersigned citizens and
voters OF Staunton, desiring to have the OPP
pOrtunity of expressing our appreciation of
the valuable services you have rendered the
community, in the capable satisfactory man
ner in which you have discharged the onerous
duties of police Justice during the past two
years, ask that you announce yourself as a
candidate for mayor at the coming election,
subject to the Democratic primary. We are
confident that the City Council will consider
it to the best interests Of the city to re-elect
you as police Justice, and knowing that Meth
er position alone will compensate you for the
labor and responsibility attached, we ask you
to stand for both positions. Should you do so,
we pledge you our earnest support.
Respectfully
Feb. Z, 1898. MANY VOTERS.
To THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF STAUNToN:
Replying to call signed MANY Voters" in
the Dails News of February the 18th, 1 hereby
announce myself as a candidate for the ONCE
of Mayor for the City OF Staunton, subject to
the Democratic primary, and respectfully ask
your support for said office.
Very respectfully,
w. III. LANDES.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-17

There is no doubt that Mckinley
will spend the money all right enough.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-17

TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF
L STANTON.
:, thereby announce myself candidate for
the offce OF CITY SERGEANT for
the City OF Staunton. Election to be held in
May next, 1898. Respectfully,
dec 9-tde* Il. G. BYERS
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-17

The Loud bill is now writhing under
a strong application of the soft pedal.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-17

In the event Gov. Tyler continues
the use of the pardoning power as free
iYsduring the remainder OF his term as
tbs irst ended !,
ed friends
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-17

Senator Hanna is busy getting Ohio
dsserters on the pension list.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-17
STATE od OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, L..
LUCAS County ~

FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that
he is the senior partner of the firm of
F. j. CHENEY & Co.. doing business in
the City of Toledo. County and State
aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for each and every case of Ca
tarrh that cannot be cured by the use
of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
ia my presence, this 9th day of Deem
bar, A. d. 1885,
f~>, A. W. GLEASON,
N>~' Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal
ly and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Send
for testimonials, free.
F. }. CHENEY g. CO.,
Toledo, O..
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-17
A CALL.
A. A. EsKRIDGE, ESQ,

stanton, Va.
Dear S1r-There is no man in Staunton bet
ter fitted 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 III which you are held by the people of
SJaunton regardless of party, we respectfully
urge you to become a candidate for this office,
subject to /, Democratic primary, and pledge
you our earnest support.
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Choice WESTERN CLOVER SEED,
Choice w ESTERN TIMOTHY SEED
Fancy BLUE GRASS SEED,
VA. ORCHARD GRASS SEED,
Bissell Chilled Plows.
Livingston Flows,
Double and Single Shovel Plows and
Plow Steels.
Spring Tooth Harrows,
Corn Planters,
Chain Pumps,
Deep Well Pumps,
Steel Roofing,
OLD HICKORY WAGONS,
For sale at low prices by
BAKER g. BROWN,
FER TILIZERS for Spring Crops,
County Glover Seed Wanted,
Flaxseed Meal for Stock,
feb hit
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-17

Clerks Office of the Circuit Court of Augusta
County, to-wit:
aforesaid DO certify that F. B. Kennedy
has executed the bond required by decree of
sale in the ohancery cause Of IL. z. Eidson's
Creditors VS. Fl. Z. Edison, ct ais, now pending
In said Court.
Given under my hand this 18th day Of Au-
JOS. q. WOODWARD, Clerk.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-17

THE REGULAKSU BsCRIPFION:TO THE
SPECTATOR rs NOW JUST HALF WHAT
IT HAS BEEN HERETOFORE. 1T rs NOW
ONI 7 ONE DOLLAR.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-17
f. NJ. Cushing s. Son. Auctloneers.
COM MISSIONERS' SALE
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.

By virtue of the authority vested in us by
decree entered on November %, 1895, by the
Circuit Court of Augusta county, in the chan
Gerry cause of Fl. T. Eidson's Creditors vs. H. T.
Edison ct ais, now pending in said court, we,
the undersigned Commissioners, Will offer for
house in the city of Staunton. on
Monday, March 2Sth, 1898.
County Court-day), the following tracts of
of Mt. Sidney, now owned by H. 7. Edison, to-
witt
First. A tract of land with improvements
thereon, containing about 80 acres, being same
land conveyed to II. T. Edison by W. p. john
son, Trustee and others, and ON which H. T.
Edison now resides.
Second. A tract Of about TX acres adjoining
the above mentioned tract. conveyed to HI. L.
Edison by F. r. Bell and wife.
did state of cultivation. with ali necessary
improvements, such as are found on well
regulated farm, and in sight of churches,
schools, post office, and railroad station.
TERMS OF SALE-One fourth of the pur-
chase money cash on day of sale, and the resi-
due in three equal annual inStalmeniS, to be
evidenced by bonds of the purchaser with good
personal security. bearing interest from day
Of sale, and the title retained as ultimate
security.
The deferred purchase money on the 20 acre
tract will be credited with the sum of $1,cOO.OO
which is now secured thereon by deed of trust,
and the purchaser Of that tract will assume
the payment of said deed oftrust binding that
tract for said 81 600 90 in which sum Mrs. FL. Il.
Edison has a life interest
The tenants share of all growing crops on
said land at the time of the sale will be re-
served for the benefit of the occupant of the
land or the person putting out said crops, as
the case may be.
F. B. KENNEDY,
A. @. GORDON,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-22
FOG OBSCURED THE SIGNALS.
DISASTROUS REAR-END COLLISION
ON THE PENNSYLVANIA.

Two Killed and Many Others Injur-
ed-ENpress Train Running at "a
High Speed Crashed Into IA Pull
man Conch-Enginecr Thought He
Had Clear TracL-An Engineer
Has Ills Skull Crushed While
Looking Out of His Cab.
New York, Dec. 21-Two of the fastest
express trains of the Pennsylvania road
came into collision early this morning at
Colonia. a small station in New Jersey.
just beyond Railway.
The early Washington Express going at
the rate of forty miles an hour. crashed
into the rear end of the Pittsburg Flyer,
a Chicago and New York through train,
tearing the rear car into kindling wood,
killing two persons and badly injuring
ten others.
A heavy fog prevailed at the time, and
the Pittsburg Flyer was going slowly,
while the engine driver was endeavoring
to read signals.
The engine driver of the Washington
Express supposed he had clear track.
The dead are:
WILLIAM o. DE WOLF of Parkers-
burg, w. Va, clerk in the accountants
office of the Ohio River Railroad
L. e. KNIGHT. colored, porter of the
Pullman coach Bartho!di. He had rela-
tives in Boston. his home.
The injured are:
Mrs Julia Levy, Brooklyn, N. Y, bruis-
ed about body; taken to New York Hos
pital.
j. e. Walsh, Jersey City, conductor of
Pullman coach Bartholdi, both legs brok-
en-; Christ Hospital, Jersey City.
l.. f. Mead, Brooklyn, N. Y, left leg
broken; taken home.
Frank Irish, travelling passenger agent
of the Chicago and Northwestern Rail-
road collar bone broken; ST. Francis Hos
pital, Jersey City.
J.. f. Keppy Brooklyn, New York,
slightly injured; taken home.
j. Vandergriff of Philadelphia, engineer
of the Washington express cut about
head; st. Francis Hospital. Jersey City.
S. Zane, Princeton, N. j., fireman
Washington express, scalp wounds; ST.
Francis Hospital, Jersey City.
G. T. Roberts of Newark, N. j., slightly
hurt.
c. B. Exlng of Newton, Pa, mail clerk.
cut about arms; sent home.
J. G. Geary of Harrisburg, Pa, mail
clerk, injured about head
A Philadelphia and Reading freight
train in the fog of to-day ran into the rear
of a Jersey Central passenger train at
Rossele. The freight was going slow
at the time. The locomotive was badly
damaged, and the rear car of the Central
passenger train was demolished No one
was injured
r. II. Whitley an engineer Of the Phil
adelphia and Reading Railroad, was ia
tally hurt while in the cab of his engine
at Westfield. The fog was thick and
Whitley had his head out of the window
on the side Of the engine. endeavorlng to
see ahead of him. His head hit a signal
post and his skull was crushed in.
In the thick fog late last night Pennsyi-
vania train struck and killed two men at
the Pearl street crossing In Elizabeth, N.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-22
PENSION BILLS PASSED.
After n Brief Session the senate Al
jOurRed Until Jan. A.

After n Brief Session the SENATE Adj
Journed Until Jan. 4.
Washington, Dec. 21.-At the opening Of
to-day's session of the Senate, Mr.. Gull
lom of Illinois reported favorably from
the committee on foreign relations, the
bill to provide a government for the Ha-
waiian Islands.
The private pension bills on calendar
were taken up, and nine private pension
bills were passed. The passage of the
bills required a longer time than usual
as the reports in each case were read. on
demand of Mr.. Vest and Mr.. CockreH Of
Missouri.
Several joint and concurrent resolutions
were adopted, providing for the improve
ment Of certain harbors and directing the
Secretary of War to have surveys and es-
Inmates of cost made of various river and
harbor Improvements.
Mr.. Daniels Virginia, then called from
the calendar the resolution Of Mr.. Proctor
Vermont, providing for committee Of
senators to visit Cuba and Porto Rico
with a view to ascertaining the conditions
on those Islands and reporting their OBJ
servations TO the Senate as a guide for
its action.
Mr.. Hale Of Maine called for the reading
OF the resolution, and then on Mr.. Dam
iel's motion to proceed to the considera-
ton Of the resolution, demanded the ayes
and noes.
The vote on Mr.. Daniels motion dis-
closed the absence Of a quorum. II being
ayes 8, noes 30. A call Of the Senate was
demanded Mr.. Hale Withdrawing no
tion to adjourn after giving notice that
he would ask the Senate to go into exc
cutive session, If a quorum should be Sc
cured.
The call disclosed the presence Of AZ
senator's and on motion Of Mr. Hale. the
Senate at 1;25 D. m. went into executive
session. Al $40 p. m. the Senate adjorun-
ed until Jan. A. 1899.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-22
INSTRUCTIONS SENT TO OTIS.
Cabinet Decides 10000 Volunteers
Must BE Mustered Out.

Cabinet Decides 10000 Volunteers
Must BE Mustered Out.
Washington, Dec. 2.-The cabinet to-day
discussed the instructions to be sent to
Gen. Otis at Manila, which will be pro-
mulgated there as a proclamation by the
President.
These instructions are similar in import
upon the occupation of that city by the
United States troops. They assure the
Filipinos that the United States assumes
military control of the Philippine Islands
in a spirit of peace and friendship, and
that all civil rights and privileges that
have hitherto been enjoyed will be con-
tinued; that it is the purpose of this gov
ernment to relieve in all possible ways
the unjust burdens they have borne and
asks for the cooperation of all good citi-
zens in maintaining order to the end that
peace and prosperity may be restored.
So far as is practicable all efficient civil
officers will be retained in the official po-
sitions they now occupy and fair and i'm
partial Justice will be administered to all
It has been decided not to give out the
text of the instructions to Gen Otis till
about the time of their arrival at Manila,
which VIII be q mOnIu heHCe Inc lnStruc-
tions also make temporary arrangements
for coasting trade, such as in the case of
Cuba.
The cabinet also decided that existing
conditions justified a further reduction of
the military forces of the United States,
and the Secretary of War was instructed
to arrange for the immediate muster out
of $4,000 volunteers.
Nothing definite has been decided by the
war department as to the regiments which
will be included in the $1,000 volunteers TO
be mustered out.
It is said, however, that they will be dis
tributed as equitably as possible among
the several stats and in a general way the
first regiments mustered in win be the first
tO qrO out.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-22
INQUIRY WILL he MADE.
BaiIey's Anti-WhecIer Resolution
Passes the House.

Passes the House.
Washington, Dec. 2i.-There were less
than fifty members on the floor of the
House to-day.
Immediately after the reading of the
journal, Mr. Henderson, Republican OF
Iowa from the committee on rules, re-
ported back favorably the Bailey resolu-
ton directing the judiciary committee to
investigate aud report on the question as
10 whether the members OF the House,
who had accepted commissions in the
army during the late war; had, by so do
ing, vacated their seats In the House.
He asked for immediate consideration, and
the resolution was adopted with division.
Mr.. Wheeler. Dem, OF Alabama
Mr.. Colson, Rep, of Kentucky, Mr.
Robbins, Rep, of Pennsylvania, and
Mr.. Campbell, DEM, of Illinois
are the members of The House who vol
unteered for the Spanish-American war.
None of them were present when the in
vestigation was ordered to-day.
The bill reported from the ways and
means committee, authorizing the ship
ment in bond of imported merchandise
I'm less than car lois, was passed. Some
miscellaneous business of minor import
ance was transacted.
The spirit of Christmas seemed to per-
wade the members, and a number OF
small claims bills We're passed by unanl-
nous consent At 1905 p. IN. the House
adjourned until Jan. A. 1890.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-22
HITCHCOCI< SUCCEEDS BLISS.
Present Ambassador to Russia to BE
Secretary of the Interior.

Present Ambassador TO Russia to BE
Secretary of the Interior.
Washington, Dec. 21.-The President to-
day nominated Ethan A. Hitchcock Of
Missouri TO be Secretary of the Interior.
The nomination was Immediately confirm
ed by the Senate.
Mr. Hitchcock is at present ambassador
to Russia. He was appointed minister
more than year ago and when the rank
was raised to an embassy he was reap
pointed.
Mr. Hitchcock is business man of ST.
Louis, and was for some time an exten-
sive plate glass manufacturer. He is a
great grandson Of Ethan Allan Of revolu-
tionary fame. His ancestors were from
Vermont, but his father moved South,
and Mr.. Hitchcock was born at Mobile,
Ala. He is a brother of Henry Hitchcock,
a lawyer of note.
Senator Proctor who was in st. Peters
burg during the past summer, says he is
very popular in the diplomatic corps and
among the acquaihtances he has made
abroad. Mr.. Hitchcock Is expected here
in February.
Secretary Bliss, IN an interview with the
Associated Press to-day, said:
TT has been understood for some time
that il would be my wish to retire from
public life upon the conclusion Of the
war. Now that the treaty has been sign
ed, my request to be relieved Will be
granted. but / shall await the arrival Of
my successor before severing my cOnnoc-
ton with the interior department
Il have been IN most hearty accord with
the President In his policy through the
trying days in which he sought 20 avoid
war. and while. as commander-in-chiof
he was conducting the war that came not
withstandnk his effort 10 prevent e.
believe most thoroughly in the course he
is now pursuing for maintaining the hon
or OF the country by securing the Just re-
suits Of q successiui war. I shall Leave
ms associates of the cabinet ana Of the
department and my many friends in Wash
lngion with great regret, but private and
personal reasons make nay retirement a
necessity"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-22
HARRISON WAS IN HURRY.
Raised the Flag at Atares Before the
Time Agreed Upon.

Havana, Dec, 21.-The United states
transport Chester which sailed from sa-
vannah on Dee. Is with the Fourth Vlr-
ginia on board, arrived here to-day. The
regiment marched to Quemados camp to-
day.
Enlgies OF Gen. Weyler. hung this af-
ternoon in Cerro. the suburb, surrounded
by jeerin. crowds, while small professions
marched aud counter-marched along the
streets, shouting constantly. Business is
virtually suspended in consequence of the
rejoicings over the evacuation.
In some instances bands OF Cubans have
visited Spanish shopkeepers and compeil-
ed them to shout "Viva Cuba Librew
and 20 wave Cuban flags Printed papers
insulting 70 che Spaniards and threatening
10 XIII them after Jan. 1 continue to be
circulated in various parts of the island.
IL now appears that the raising of the
Stars and Stripes over Fort Atares yester-
day by Mai Russell Il. Harrison was a
surprise TO both the United States and the
Spanish military commissioners The
American commissioners had agreed that
no American flags should be raised until
Jan. l. Mai Harrison did not know this.
and when told To occupy the fort with a
detachment OF the First North Carolina
Regiment he promptly raised the flag.
Nevertheless, though il flies I'm fun sight
of the harbor and city, the Spaniards have
not complained, and 1t has not been order
ed down.
Maj. Cen William Ludlow, military gov
ernor of the city of Havana, arrived from
the United States to-day and has had a
long conference with Gen. Greene.
The Spanish troops withdrew tonight
from the strip of Havana that lies west
of Chaves creek, the American guards be-
ing Immediately moved up. The sentrles
Of both forces are now on the bridge, but
amicable relations are maintained.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-22
THE TERRITORY OF HAWAII.
All of Its Citizens to become Citi-
zens of the United states.

All OF Its Citizens to become Citi-
zens of the United states.
Washington. Dec. 21.-The Senate com
mittee on foreign relations to-day con-
cluded its revision of the bill providing "A
territorial government for Hawaii, and
Senator Cullom reported the changes to
the Senate. There were numerous changes,
the most important being as follows:
The section defining citizenship was
amended by striking out the word,
white" and also the explicit reference to
Portuguese and left to read as follows:
That all persons who were citizens OF
the republic of Hawaii on Aug. u, 1885,
are hereby declared to be citizens of the
United States"
The following restriction on the issu-
ance OF bonds Is inserted:
" Nor shall any bond or other instrument
OF any indebtedness be issued unless made
redeemable In not more than five years,
and payable In not more than fifteen years
from the date of issue thereof"
Section l03 In regard TO the crown lands
was changed so as to eliminate the clause
confirming all valid leases now In exist
ence.
There are many technical changes, and
in all cases where Hawaii is referred to
as "the government of Hawaii" It Is
changed SO as 10 make It the territory
of Hawaii
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-22
HOME ron the HOLIDAYS.
All Bat Two of the Georgia DeIega-
ton Leave Washington.

Warrington. Dec, 2j.-(SpeciaD. An OF
the members Of the Georgia delegation will
spend the holidays at home except Messrs
Fleming and Adamson.
Senators Bacon and Clay have been
home FOR a couple Of days. The mem
bers Of the House delegation left to-day.
or will 20 on the early trains tomorrow
Judge Adamaon Is working on some mat
fers growing out Of his membership on
the commerce committee. while col
Flaming is Kept by work which comes TO
him through his membership on the postal
commission.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-22
ABSOLVED THE CHURCH.
No blame Attached to II in the Mat
ter of the Agents Claim.

No Blame Attached To IL in the Mat
ter of the Agents Claim.
Washington, Dec, H.-The Senate COM
nittee on claims at its meeting to-day
took cognizance of the request Of the bish-
OPS Of the Southern Methodist Church
for further expression as to the respon-
sibllty of the church in the deception
alleged to have been practiced In con-
nection with the collection of the claim
of the book agents Of that church. allow
ed al the last session of Congress.
The committee authorized the prepara-
tion Of a resolution absolving the church
as such from blame for Misrepresentation
In prosecuting the claim. and expressing
The opinion that as the benehciaries only
suffered in the payment Of lobby fees, the
senate should take no further action In
the matter.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-22
SHINES WAS NOT LYNCHED.
Soldier Who Killed Bud Norton Is
Snfe in jail.


Safe fn jail.
Decatur, Ala, Dec. 21.-William SHINES.
a former private in Company E, of the
First Alabama Regiment, who shot and
killed Bud Norton of Town Creek on Dec.
10, at a country dance is safely lodged in
Jail at Moulton, the county seat, and has
not been ynched as reported.
Last night while SHINES was in jail
at Town Creek, BIZ Norton, a brother Of
the deceased, together with several rela-
tives and friends, were in the vicinity OF
the Jail, presumably for the purpose Of
lynching SHINES. but the crowd was dis
persed by the sheriff and at 1.3O this morn
ing SHINES was taken TO M0ulton
Bud Norton was a former liquor dealer
and owned considerable property around
Town Creek. The sympathies Of the sur
rounding country, which is much wrought
up are all on the side OF the Nortons.