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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-10
Augusta Legislators.

"Montrose" is "waY OFF, IN thinking
that "Glenmore" wrote his article on
the above subject mot SO much to
praise Senator Opie assto criticize
Representative Walker and Church
man." The fact is, the object, inten-
ton, purport and purpose of that little
piece of ''Glenmore's" was, In a mild
way, to defend Opie. There was
disposition shown by many, who feel
| towards the Senator as "Montrose'
does, to jump on him with both feet
They We're some mot alb of the same
people who knew "Opie could not be
elected if he was nominated" and now
that he is in the Senate, they believe
mo good thing can come out of Naza-
reth.'' A disposition to help the under
dog in the fight, and a conviction that
Opie was not being dealt with fairly
or justly, caused the bringing forth of
that brief epistle.
| The advice Of "Glenmore," ssdon't
be a CLAM" was in answer to, and to
Offset, the SPECTATORS advice to Opie
not TO talk much. 1t seems Mon
trOse" likes CLAIMS, "GlenInore' does
not like them, legislative or otherwise.
| The attempt to construe the pleas
antry of "Glenmore" into purpose to
disparage Walker and ChurchIuan is
very far fetched. 1t is sufficient to say
in reply to that charge that Glen.
1 more" in the nominating convention
voted for the nomination of both
| Walker and Churchman, as his first
choice, for the House of Delegates,
and would vote for them again cheer
| fully. 1t doesn't follow, however, that
whenever either of them takes snuff
| "Glenmore" must sneeze; nor that he
may not criticize their votes. But if
he should criticize them, be hopes to
do so with fairness, and less prejudice,
than "Montrose" has shown to Senator
| Opie. For instance, all that "Montrosen
says about Opie and mileage would, of
course, fairly apply as we'll to Walker
and Churchman. Why single out
| Opie?
Reading between the lines, it is easy
to see that "Montrose" is opposed to
any practical retrenchment. He
doesn't favor cutting down salaries,
and thinks it fortunate that Opie's
bill looking to that end was defeated.
1t is only necessary in reply to remind
him that the platform adopted by our
Democratic County Convention pledg
ed our representatives to vote to re-
duce salaries, and all State appropria-
tions, other than those to Old Soldiers,
| Charitable Institutions and Public
Instruction. Ia view of these plain,
positive and explicit instructions, is it
worth while to discuss the subject
with one who takes the position, as
! ''Montrose" does, that 1.-The reduction
| of salaries bill introduced by our Sen
ator was the most dangerous bill that
could have been introduced" True,
"Montrose." it was dangerous those
aOhose salaries 2Oouzd haze been Tedatc-
| ed. GLENMORE.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-10
CLIFTON FORGE, Feb. 4. 1898
Editor staunton SPECTATOR:

Editor Staunton SPECTATOR:
Dear Sir.-I send you amount of q
years subscription to your valuable
paper.
And also to let you know, if you
have not already heard that war
Cruel war has been declared in our
midst, and as the days come and go,
the battle grows hotter and hotter IN
til at the present writing, things have
become @ cherry red.
Three members of the 6. o. P are
applicants for the postoffice here, one
has done good and faithful service in
the campaign of 1896. And one would
suppose that the person for whom the
services were rendered would stand up
for him first last and all the time. But
the other two are men who stand we'll
with all ciasses-and WELD considera-
bic influence with the brethren. There
fore votes might be put in jeopardy in
the coming campaign go somebody
must shirk responsibility. Therefore,
the Hon. j., Jake, Or Jacob Yost, writ a
letter, advising that primary be held
and the man getting the most votes
would be the man recommended. But
under 20 circumstance were any to
be allowed to vote unless they had
voted for Mckinley or j., Jake or
jacob. This will give the negroes the
power Of selecting the candidate as {
Of the voters in this election will DE
negroes. We poor DISTINGUISHED sens
of guns, are calmly and serenity. view
ing the battle from a far, trusting in
the Lord and trying to keep our powd
er dry, knowing as we do that Jaky
will have to run the gauntlet alone
next time, not having William on the
ticket to pull him through. Will no
friend go to him and say, thus sayeth
the prophet, Jacob my son. you have
been before the public for 10 these
many years. Twice you have been
honOreG and twice you have deceived
my people save and except Samuel,
thy Father. You promised to pass the
people of Allegheny through the Iron
Gate to land that flowed with milk
and honey, and there they would find
prosperity, but the land is now desc
late Like the Father of his country
you used the Ratchet freely but unlike
him you failed to speak the truth.
Therefore, the time is drawing near
when you will have to stand before the
judge and give an account Of your
stewardship or flood will be turned
loose and sweep you from the very face
of the earth and your many names of
j., Jake and Jacob be forgotten
amongst men. Then will the people of
Allegheny rejoice with great shout
and say amen. So mote il be-"
SUBSCRIBER.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-10
GRAIN TRADE AND CROPS.
The Cincinnati Price Current of lai

The Cincinnati Price Current of last
Thursday says 81
Mild weather continued during a
portion of the week, followed by low
temperature, which at the close is the
severest experienced thus far this ses
sion in this regien. Much of the wheat
area is protected by snow, but the
present hard freezing will fad consid-
cradle area exposed, and what the eff
feet may be can not be told at this
time. So far as can now be stated no
important changes in the situation of
the crop are apparent.
The situation with reference to mar
keting operations has continued much
as previously. The low temperature
however will improve the roads and
facilitate movement of produce, so
that enlargement in marketing opera
tions may very likely result,
The Government final estimate of
the cereal crops has been promulgated
this week, confirming the previous In
dications. The wheat estims te does
not appear to be seriously faulty, but
the yield of corn seems high, in view
of so much evidence of disappointment
in the yield. If the official estimate is
not faulty in this respect there will
most likely be quite q liberal surplus
of this grain to go over to the next
crop year, which fact will continue to
operate against extreme prices, at least
for some time to come.
The wheat market is shifting about
in an uncertain way under the 1nenac
ing power of large concentrated hold
ings of this grain. The regular course
of milling and distribution Of flour is
more or less disturbed and interfered
with, with the probable result that less
wheat will get into consuming chan.
nels in the next few months than
would otherwise be the case. Should
the prevailing outlook of the incoming
crop not be impaired the wheat hold
ing business may in time prove tire
some. Prices close moderately higher
than week ago considerably below
the highest point OF the week.
May wheat at Chicago closed
Bic below the highest point of the
week, he above the lowest point, and
1c higher than week ago.
Corn at Chicago sor May clos
ed lie below the highest point of the
week, and at the lowest point and
&c higher than week ago
Wheat receipts at primary markets
were 2.033, 900 bushels for the week
against 1881 600 the preceding week
and l, 187, 900 last year.
Corn receipts were 2,S1G,000 bushels,
against 1888, 600 the preceding week,
and 8 ,223. 600 last year.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-10
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Prof. A. f. Gooch we'll known
music teacher, died in Danville Sat
urday.
Webb Barton, a white mrn of Eau.
quier county, was sent to the peniten-
tiary by the county court at Winches-
ter, Friday last, for four years, fol-
horse stealing.
Samuel B. Mckinney, merchant OF
Farmville, and brother of Ex-Governor
Mckinney, was paralyzed and died at
the breakfast table Friday.
The granite shaft erected over the
grave of Prof. H. H. Harris, in Holly
wood cemetery, Richmond, Friday, as
tribute of love from his former pupils
and other admirers, was dedicated with
simple, but interesting exercises.
A large force of men was put in the
construction department of the Nor
folk navy yard Thursday last and work
resume on the several vessels that have
been there for the past few months
awaiting repairs.
Rev. Henry a. White, professor o!
history ct Washington and Lee Uni
veFsity, has been elected professor OF
ecclesiastical history in Colum bia Pres
byterian Seminary, Columbia, s. G.
Professor White has the matter under
consideration
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-10
feb 1C-3nl 1919 Han
COMMISSION ER'S OFFICE,
~ Staunton, Va, Feb. 9th, 1898.
John I. Shields Admir-, &C..

(NOMMISSIoN ER'S OFFICE,
~ Steunton, Va, Feb. 9th, 1898.
John I. Shields admir-, &C..
VS.. In Chancefy.
John L. Shields Infants.
All parties interested in the above eutitIed
cause pending in chancery in the circuit court
OF Augusta county, Take Notice, that l. pur-
suant to decree entered in said cause on the
9th day OF november, 1897, shall at my Office
In the city Of stanton, Va, on
Saturday, the 18th day of March, 1898,
proceed TO take, state, settle and report;
FiISt-An account OF the transactions of the
plaintiff, S. Maggie Shields, as administrative
of John L. Shields, decd.
Second-N hat real estate vas left by said
interstate. its location, probable value and the
state OF the title Of each parcel or tract, and
in this connection the undersigned commits
sioner VIII ascertain what membranes. il
any, were resting on these lands at the death
OF the interstate.
Third-Ail the debts and liabilities of said
John T. Shields, their dignities and priorities
and the order in which they should be paid.
F0urth-Any other matter or thing which
L may deem pertinent and calculated to en-
able the court TO reach right conclusions in
the pretni es and to provide properly for the
settlement and winding up OF tie estate of
the said inteState; or which any party in
interest may require to be reported in order
to the accomplishment of the end stated
j. NJ. QUARLES,
Com. in Ch'y. of Cir. Ct of
feb 10 1t Augusta Co.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-10
Seed Potatoes
AND
Grass Seed !!

We are now Offering for sale at low
figures michigan Rose" and "Snow
Flake seed potatoes of the very best Sc
lection. We have tried this kind of stock
and find it makes the largest yield (of
good quality of any potatoes we have
ever used. Buy before the price goes
higher. Coed seed is scarce and prices
will be high. The above varieties are not
sold as an extra early sort, but recon-
mended chiefly for productiyeness, COM
bined with best quality. For extra early
we have the Triumph, 10 days earlier
than Early Rose.
Glover. Timothy, Orchard Grass, Ken
lucky Blue Glass. and Sapling Clover
seed at low prices. We make a speciality
Of SepliAg lover since we fiHd from sey-
e.al Years expsrieDco that it is TIE
GOV HR fer u.J!aAds, giving al least
one-thrd better yield either in pasture,
hay or TO plow under.
Harness, Saddles, Leather, Leather and
Rubber Betting, Pllsterers HAIR, Lathes
and Shingles. always in stock.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-10
SI00 Reward $10O.

The readers OF this paper will be pleas
ed to learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been able
to cure i'll all its stages, and that is Ca
tarTh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only
positive cure known to TIE medical fra
tegnity. Catarrh icing q constitutional
disease, requires q constitutional treat
ment. Hall S Catarrh Cure is 5taken In
ternalig, acting directly upon The blood
and mucous surfaces of the system,
thereby destroying the foundation of the
disease. and giving the patient strength
by building up the constitution and as
sisting nature in doing its work. The
proprIetors have so much faith in it's Gu
rative powers, that they offer One Hun
bred Dollars for any case that it fails to
cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address f. j. CHENEY & Co.,
Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-10

We called attention some time ago,
TO the saving of money to the State.
and morals TO the community, by re-
curing all persons who have been con-
demned and sentenced to death, to be
executed in the penitentiary Every
body admits that it would save money
and is the proper thing to do, and bill
could easily be passed to carry it into
effect. Yet nobody either has the time
or the disposition to do anything in
this line. Yet they can find plenty of
time to destroy or certainly cripple
our charitable and educational insti-
buttons, by bills of all kinds, as well as
drive people mad by taxation. and
capital out of the State by populistic
tcmfoclery,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-10

The Chemical National Bank of New
York is minus $393.OO0 its cashier lent
10 friend of his, who bears the appro-
pirate name Of CRADLE. This amount
With what the Bank subscribed to the
Hanna campaign fund makes a good
xound number of honest dollars gone.
Had they bsn silver the losses would
only hasa8'been half so great.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-10

Rev. Leslie Cook, g. Baptist minister,
is locked up at No. police station,
Washington, charged with having
broken jail at Roanoke, where his
family had been living for some time,
while awaiting trial upon several
charges of forgery. Cook is a member
Of the Virginia Baptist Association.
He is forty years of age, and apparent
ly fairly we'll educated man. He
denies that he is guilty of forgery. and
claims that il is a case of mistaken
identity.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-10

A blind man, who Was peddlipg songs,
and who was accompanied by three
small girls. was arrested in Baltimore
THURSDAY last. TIE nan laid that or e
of the girls was his own child, but he
had picked Up the other children III
Richmond He said that they had
beeu with him two weeks, and that
their mother had allowed the girls to
accompany him. The blind man gave
his name as Robert NJ. Summers. He
was allowed to keep the child which
he said was his own, but the others
Ida and Cora Brown-aged about ten
and twelve years respectively, were
detained at the station-house, where
they will remain until the case can be
Investigated. The children stated that
they lived at 1919 east Main street
Richmond.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-10

How the Staunton insane asylum,
the number of whose patients on the
first of this month was no less than
eight hundred and sixty-more than
ever before-shouid have the appro-
priaton for its support reduced from
500 00G to $85. coo is what only the
members Of the legislative committee
who have recommended that reduction
can tell. But things concealed from
wise men are often revealed to babes.
Alexandria Gazette.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-10

II our charitable institutions had the
money legislators have spent On jun
keting trips, they could improve their
usefulness, and the cut down of ap-
Dropriations to these institutions need
aot have occurred, had the junketing
5een omitted. More is spent in one
than will be saved by the other.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-10

They are trying the Sheriff and his
possee who killed and wounded about
flfty marching miners last September
lear Wilksbarre, Penn. II these crea-
lures are freed, capital punishment
ought to be abolished in Pennsylvania
as we'll as the laws of the land.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-10

Percy Smidt, the 2 year-old son Of
Mr. Herman Smidt. of Amherst coun-
ty, was burned 10 death on Thursday
at bis fathers home, near Buford s
station. His mother left him alone in
the house to go to spring for water,
and on her return found him enyelop-
ed in flames
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-10

One Of the most remarkable instan-
COS of-virtue is that the Railroads are
petitioning Congress to pass an "anti
scalpersn bill, the alleged reason for
so doing being, that as long as there
are scalpers the railroads will make
them their agents to sell tickets at re-
duced rates, whereas If there were no
scalpers, such Illegal acts on the part
Of the railroads would be impossible
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-10
Taxes, Taxes, Taxes.

1t may surprise some to know that
Virginia is now one of the most desper.
ately taxed States in the union. 1t
will not surprise any if this bea fact
to know why more capital does not
come in,and why our rich soil and min
eral land is not further developed.
To prove the above proposition we
will take our neighbor, W. Va, and
give few examples to show the differ
ence between our condition and that
of the State nearest US.
Farm lands in Va. and w. Va. are
about equal as to taxatioa.
Tax on merchants in Va, in W. Va.
no tax.
Tax on deeds in Va - IN w. Va. no
tax.
Tax on wills in Va, in w Va. no
tax.
Tax on suits in Va, in w. Va. no
tax.
Tax on notary's seals in Va, in w.
Va. no tax.
Tax on Doctors in Va, in W. Va. no
tax.
Tax on Lawyers in Va in w. Va. no
tax.
Tax on Veterinary Surgeons in Va,
in W. Va. no tax.
Tax on Dentists in Va, in W. Va.
no tax.
Tax ON sellers of patent rights in
Va, in W. Va. no tax.
Tax on sample merchants in Va, in
W. Va, no tax.
Tax on Daguerrean Artists in Va,
in W. Va. no tax.
Tax on sale of mani. articles in Va,
in W. Va. no tax.
Tax on sellers Of real estate in Va,
in W. Va. no tax.
Tax on Collateral inheritances in Va,
in W. Va. no tax.
Tax on incomes In Va, in w. Va.
no tax.
License tax on stations in Va. in
W, Va, no tax.
So we might run through thousand
and one different things to show the
burdening, grinding taxation to which
we are subjected, where States like
W. Va. and North Carolina do not pay
cent. To show the burdensome ma
ture of some of this taxation we find a
farmer selling his farm. To record the
deed the purchaser is obliged to pay a
tax of $1.00 on every thousand value
of the property passing. In W. Va.
the clerks fee of $1.25 is all that is
necessary. If that property should
the next day pass to the purchasers
heirs by will or descent. another dollar
per thousand is exacted, in w. Va.
S1.25 would settle the bill. The thing
is simply maddening. Everything
from the cradle to the grave is hunted
up and made pay. and new modes are
figured out intended to collect revenue
but to deceive the people, and they
are deceived by this subtle method.
Then in addition to the levy made for
taxes. if one does not pay them ON a
certain day fixed, per cent is added
and collector takes them in charge,
and he leyies and cells, adding cost and
commissions to his per cent. This
useless and often arrogant and bully
ing functionary does not get his pow
ers from the people, but is the creature
OF some county treasurer whom the
law allows to sit in his office and -Ie-
ceive his per cent on what money is
brought to him, but who turns the
real work over to some flunlzey whom
he appoints his deputy, often on &C
count of his distasteful character, on
the principle that people will pay
rather than look at the individual
often. It is by these taxes and these
modes that the public is robbed and
maltreated on account of the burden
of taxation heaped upon them. Our
neighboring States are not thus
| afflicted.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-10
MANY VOTERS Of THE CITY OF
STANTON

In response to the above CALL hereby an
nounce myself candidate FOR the office OF
Commissioner or the Revenue for the CITY OF
Staunton. subject to the decision of Demo
cratic primary election. Ny long continued
services in the council chamber OF my native
city will be. [ am sure, q sufficient guarantee
to my feliew citizens that any duty they see
fit TO assign to Ile, will re faithfully dis
charged. Very respectfully.
L. D. BERKELEY.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-10
A CALL,


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 ueon you to announce yourself q
candidate forthe 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
many other good citizens, who are not Demo
Gratis on election day, May 36th 1893.
Respectfully,
MANY VOTERS OF THE CITY OF
NJ
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-10

A merry party of four young persons
who were enjoying themselves on the
frozen surface OF the Delaware river,
at Burlington, n. J., Saturday, broke
through the ice and Miss Nellie Fields
was drowned.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-10
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

=
ZINE VA. STOCK AND GRAIN FARM
NEAR WASHINGTON.
Large Colonial" Mansion, perfect con.
dition. Large barns LOO acres; $50 rich
river bottoms, (not oyerfowed) splendid for
timothy and corn; $50 acres cultivated up
lands, gently rolling, and adapted to corn
and grass. Whole farm substantially
fencd; many fields; water in each. Rearing
orchards; lake stocked with black bass.
Fronts on river, best of shooting and fishing
Eminently healthy; beautiful place.
10000. Photos furnished. Box 2S2,
feb 10 st Lynchburg, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-10

The ''Coon" postmaster of Hogans-
vile, Ca. has had his salary cut to II
cents day by white people refusing
to patronize the office. The editors of
Southern outrages would do we'll to
note this.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-10

There was the greatest hog killing
On Wednesday at Accomac Courthouse
ever seen on the Eastern shore of Vir-
ginia. Fully four hundred people were
present, and the largest hog killed
proved to be the heaviest ever raised
in that section of the State, weighing
when cleaned 1877 pounds and2 ounces.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-10

They keep tumbling we notice, not
withstanding the Dingley bill, and
Mckinley prosperity. The Locomo-
tive Works of Providence, Rhode Is
land, went under last Saturday, and
more are tottering.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-10

Since Mr.. Yost has adopted the prima-
~ plan for selecting a postmaster at
Clifton Forge, his Republican brethren
are wondering why be did not adopt that
plan in Staunton.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-10
Information Worth SlOO.

Scotch game keepers experience has
solved the problem Of how to keep your poul
try in perfect health No more gapes or dis
ease of any kind. The success of this plan
originated and was proved in connection with
the hand raising of PheaSants and other game
birds, and when applied to poultry the same
magnitic mt results were maintoined This is
no fake scheme, but sound, sensible. reliable
and practical information. Send soc, to
JAMES DRABBLE
feb 1C-3m 1913 Hartford Ave, baltimore Md
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-02-10

In addition to the liquor habit and
various others, the gum chewing habit
is 10 be crusaded against by those who
make speciality of tackling habits.
Judging from their success with the
liquor habit the chewing gum manu-.
facturers will not go out of business
for while vet.