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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-12-22
Gen. Wheeler Surely Misguided.

Gen. Wheeler, who is member of the
Presidents party, is reported as saying
at Charlottesville as the party passed
South, he wanted 1.-THE President to SEE
the Efforts the people of the South are
making to render themselves good citi
zens''
In this Gen. Wheeler has surely beer
misquoted. Hardly he nor any other
loyal citizen of the South would uttel
such sentiment. The people of the
South are not making efforts to render
themselves good citizens, they are of
that kind naturally. They have done
nothing for which they are sorry and
,, are making no apologies nor amends.
They have been honestly and energet1-
cally pursuing their avocations amid
trying conditions it must be admitted
at times, but they have sought nothing
that the highest civilization does not
expec', nor the bravest people demand.
They are not trying to show the Presi-
dent or anybody how good they can be,
they are not begging him or anybody
else to make q note of their good con
duct, nor will they be any better on ac-
count of his visit. They will welcome,
but will not make speciality of good
ness for the occasion. They will treat
him as becomes his own gentlomanly
bearing, and the position he holds in the
Nation, but they will not make show
of their own good behavior that he may
tell the people elsewhere when he re-
turns, that he saw no serious disorder,
nor extraordinary vice, and especially
that he did not see any shot guns, nor
the victims of any, none being exhibit
ed that he might compare the number
on the day he visited this or that point.
with the number killed there on the
same day last year, SO as to show the
per cent less, and thus be assured that
the people were trying to do better,
No, none of these things are the South
ern people doing. No efforts are they
putting forth that they may gain the
adu!ation or confidence, OF good will of
the citizens of other portions of the
union, which has been denied them for
a period. They are going on just as
they have been for years and they dom
care darn who likes it, or who don't
like it. Yet they hope the President
may see much to admire. Gen. Wheeler
certainly made no such statement as
this We know of but one Confederate
General who might have done so, and
be commanded the Stonewall Brigade
at the surrender, circumstance he is
reported to regret. He, however, was
not with the party.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-12-22
Obituary..

Mrs. Catharine J. Wilson, relict of
Major VIM. L. Wilson, died at the resi-
dence of her brother, DIR. J, M. Hanger.
of heart failure, on December IS, 1898,
in her list year.
She is survived by three brothers, DR..
j. M. Hanger, of Staunton; W. D.
Hanger, of Fisherville, and j. E. Han
ger, of Washington, d. G., I'd one sis
ter, Mrs. J. H. H. 'Funkhouser, of
Plattsburg, Mo.
She leaves three children, Mrs. T. A.
Jordan, of Ft. Defiance; Mrs. S. M.
Wilkes, of Stanton, and VIM. A. Viii
son, of Santa Barbara, Cal.
She was buried on Sunday, Decem
Der IS, from Augusta Stone Church,
by Rev. J. N. Van Deventer, her pas
tor, who after reading various passages
of Scripture, made very touching and
eloquent appeal to the congregation on
the occasion.
Mrs. Wilson had been resident of
this community for a number of years
and communicate Of Augusta Stone
Church for 40 years; was an active
member of the Ladies' Aid Society ever
since its foundation, and was an earnest
and consistent Christian
Mrs. Wilson was taken suddenly ill at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. T. A.
Jordan. on October 20. and upon the
advice of her physician, who thought
change would benefit her, she was
removed to the residence of her brother,
DR.. Hanger, where she died.
The funeral was largely attended.
Among those present were VIM. East
and wife, Sandy Dudley and sister, Mrs.
Steele and Mrs. Henry Hanger. of
Churchville, Va; Dr. J. M. Hanger and
family, of Staunton; g. P, Hanger and
E. Frank CARRIER and wife, of Stanton,
and j. E. Hanger. of Washington,
D. G.
The pail bearers were: Charles s.
Roller, Peter H. See, VIM. Crawford,
G: &. M Her, w. H. Moorman, E. NICK.
NcCue.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-12-22
Taxation and the Gold Standard Doing
Their Work.

The drain on the country in the way
of taxation and the low prices of all
farm products are telling with fearful
effect in this part of the country. Brad
streets and Dun's agencies have been
hunting for cheering news and every
now and then they send out some ill
founded statement that times are better.
This week we have reports of this char
acter, and the Bradstreets have likened
trade conditions to river, some branch
es of which are well up On their banks,
others Overlooking, and Sd Oh.
The watery character of this report
has given it little force with the public,
and most of the statement will like
water itself pass away into vapOr.
When the money of country is drain
ed by taxation, there can be no prosper
ity, and it requires but glance at con-
ditiOns to know that there is no pros
perity in this quarter. In our own city
there never was such dizziness in all
kinds Of trade. II any of the branches
are overlooking we have never seen
them, in fact there are none that seem
! to be flowing at all. There may be a
puddle or two along the bed of some of
the streams, but if there is any flow at
all it is down in the sand and gravel,
too deep to be seen. Rents have drop
ed fifty per cent, business houses are
standing idle. The Virginia Hotel and
every building on that block is empty.
| The Lutheran school buildings and
grounds which cost probably 100000,
sold not long since at So, 600. The
Methodist school buildings and grounds
which could have been sold only a short
time ago for from forty to fifty thou
sand dollars, are empty without bid
for them of ten thousand. Buildings
belonging to the estate of a deceased
person, which had cost. over $4,000
were last week sold for less than half
that sum. 1t may be disloyal to state
these facts, but if reasonable We plead
guilty. 1t is too often that such facts
are hushed because they can do no good
it is claimed. But the statement OF
them does do good, in that it tends to cur.
| tail the expenditure of money both by
individuals and by the tax laying
power.
| There is no denying one fact that
while Staunton is admittedly the Iivest
town of her size in Virginia, if not in
the South, she is in the throes of the
most desperate depression by which she
was ever visited. Our merchants have
laid in splendid stocks for the holidays
but our people do not seem to have the
money to crafty their desires, OF enjoy
the luxuries as On former occasions.
This is a sad fact, but true, and coming
on as it has at a time when so much
gush has been INDUCED in about pros
perity, shows how untruthful are these
/ claims, and how deluded have been our
people who think that the scarce money
is the more prosperous we can be. We
had as we'll wake up to facts, and refuse
to be longer deceived
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-12-22
CHRISTMAS

It is Gin the air" shines
from the eyes of eager buy
ers, is manifested in the in
creased affa5ility and enter-
prise of the merchant. The
Christmas spirit dominates
the day on both sides of the
counter.
Our contribution towards
making this a notably sue
cessful season for our custom
ers is affording them the OPP
pOrtunity to secure the most
attractive goods in the
promptest way, at the lowest
prices. We have gathered
together a larger and finer
stock of Silver Goods, Rich
Jewelry, Watches, &C., than
we have ever had before
We are peculiarly fitted to
give exceptional service to
our customers in these days
Of critical choice and quick
demand. and we invite a test
Of our resources.
H. L. LANG.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-12-22

Senator Hoar is said to be going
South to deliver some addresses. II
they are in opposition to expansion he
may he hard pressed for an audience. 1t
is pleasant to note, however, that sc
many distinguished men are paying
their respects to the South.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-12-22

Amnesia is new disease which caus-
es one to forget his identity, and puts
him in state of complete forgetfulness.
If it would only attack ones creditors
and put them in state of complete
forgetfulness,f few efforts would be made
to stamp the disease out.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-12-22

The gold standard advocates are
bound to admit that we have had and
are still having a desperate strait in
monetary affairs. They like the condi-
ton, but would like to put the blame
of it on somebody, so as to deceive the
people But their hands are tied. There
have been Republican administrations
ever since the war, save the period in
which Cleveland occupied the White
House As they uphold Republican
actions, and swear by Cleveland. they
have had things their own way. They
cannot therefore charge it to any Dem
ocratic account, and they cannot de-
ceive the people much longer we think.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-12-22

kOTICE.-Owing to the intended dissolution
~ of the firm, all persons indebted to
Davis & Powell, are requested to arrage set
Element on or before Jany 1st, 1899.
Very Respectfully,
dec84t DAVIS & POWELL,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-12-22
Losses by Tariff Laws.

The French will not take the embargo
of our corn, nor our hogs. If we had
freer trade they would be compelled to
do so. But the Dingley bill shuts out
all they have to sell, from our ports, and
who could expect any other treatment
than that our products would be shut
millions every year with France alone,
to say nothing of the other countries,
by that horrible, humiliating. short
sighted policy, called protection.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-12-22

JNSUR ANCE NOTICE.-W. Arthur Will
son, the representative here of the
LoudOun Mutual Insurance Co. of Loudoun
county, Va, Will be in the county clerks
office every Monday, Wednesday and Satur.
day, in December, 1898. dec sat
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-12-22

We may have large standing army
soon, but we have large army of pen
sioners who are constantly on the
move.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-12-22

THE Annual meeting of the Stockholders
of the Farmers and Merchants Bank.
Staunton, Va. will be held attheir Banking
House in Staunton. Va. on Thursday, JAN
uary 18th. 1899, at noon.
dec 15-2t e. Il. CHILD, Cashier.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-12-22
THURSDAY, DECEMBER %.
If England continues to be so gracious
we may soon expect to drop our his.

Secretary Alger has announced that
no more volunteers will be mustered
out. Co. K made its escape just in time
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-12-22

In the selection of Senators hereafter
it would be we'll to ascertain whether
they are grand jury immunes.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-12-22
Silver Still Alive.

| Our conversation turned toward the
| issues of the xtpresidential campaign.
"Will expansion be the issue two years
hence ~ was the asked.
Il do not care to talk about that sub
ject," was the answer.
do you think that the cause of silver
is dead.
mot by any means.'' said Colonel
Bryan, his lips COMPRISING and his eyes
taking on stern expression. 1.-The sill
yer question is as strong today as ever,
and it will not diminish. The feeling
for silver is as strong now as it was in
1896. when the opposition to the gold
standard took its stand upon the
Chicago platform. It was right then,
and it is right now. 1t will continue
to be right. Every plank in the Chicago
platform IS as strong to-day as it was
in 1885, when it was adopted"
Then you do not think" asked the
correspondent, "ihat the war lessened
the Importance Of silver ?''
War sentiment is ephomeral,' was
the reply. s'The war feeling is temper
airy. The war excitement has engaged
the attention of the people for while.
but 1t will soon die. Like a fire, it
draws a crowd for the time. but the
crown SOOU grows UlEoO duu goes DICK
to its normal pursuits. So with the
war. The silver question will outlive
any war that ever occurred Or ever will
Occur."
STATE OG OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, o..
LUCAS COUNTY.
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that
he is the senior partner of the firm of
F. J. CHENEY 81 Co.. doing business in
the City OF Toledo. County and State
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
IN my presence, this 9th day of Deem
Der, A. ID. 1886.
A. W. GLEASON,
SEAL
'~~' 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 & CO,
Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, Use.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-12-22

The international Bank bill was de-
feated on Friday and for once at least
one trust has been shorn of its tentacles.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-12-22

MgANTED-Prime Dry Corn, white
or yellow.
BAKER & BROWN.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-12-22

ELAASEED Meal for stock. Best
Corn Shelter or the market. Old
Hickory Wagons. For sale by
dec22-4t BAKER & BROWN.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-12-22
nR. SPRINKEL, DENTIST

DR.. Geo. A. Spr1nkel, Jr, Dentist will oman
dental office, fitted with modern Improves
ments and appliances, at No. 1OS Main street
on the 10Th inst. He practices dentistry in an
lts branches. crown and Bridge work q
spe9iasy' oct 2c-tf
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-12-22
Santa Claus Letter.

Stanton, Va, Season 1858.
Dear Friends-I take pleasure in an
nOuncing that | have again made my
headquarters at J. A. Singers, the
Baker and ConfectioLer, 126 West Main
Street, where l will show the largest and
finest lire of Mechanical Toys. Dolls,
Drums, Masks, Rattles, Horns, Baby
Carriages, Wagons, Noveltie9, Christ,
mas Tree Trimmings and Fireworks,
ever brought to this city.
Yours as ever,
SANTA CLAUS.
Make your selections early. We can
supply everything for Christmas at
lowest prices-Candies, Cakes. Fruits,
Nuts, Ice Cream, Fruit Cakes, etc.
j, a, SINGER
Phone No 40.
125 West Main Street.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-12-22

No matter how tempting the offer or
how graphic or fowery the descriptions,
you can rest assured that BAER'S will
match every competition in value Civ
ing today special offering and unusu-
ally low prices given you We will
uDdersell the lowest.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-12-22
STATE OG OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, la
LUCAS County.

Sworn to before me and subscribed
IN my presence, this 9th day of Deem
Der, A. ID. 1886.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-01
A Clever Trick.

1t certainly looks like it, but there is
really no trick about If. Anybody can
Try It who has Lame Back and Weak
Kidneys, Malaria or nervous troubles -
We mean he can cure himself right away
by taking Electric Bitters. This medi-
cine tones up the whole system, acts as a
stimulant to Liver and Kidneys, is a
blood purifYer and nerve tonic. It cures
Constipation, Headache. Painting Spells,
Sleeplessness and Melancholy 1t is
purely vegetable, mild laxative, and re-
stores the system to its natural vigor.-
Try Electric Bitters and be convinced
that they are a miracle worker. Every
bottle guaranteed. Only 5oc. bottle at
Geo. 7. Lights drug store.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-01

The sympathetic tenderness of a low
ing husband is everything to an expec-
tant mother, especially during her first
ordeal. George Layton, Esq, prorni-
nent druggist of Dayton, o., gives the
following case;
A customer of mine. whose wife has used
four bottles of Mothers Friend" " before con-
finemeut, says after seeing the elects OF the
remedy, that II she had TO go through the ordeal
again, and there were but four bottles on the
market, and the cost was Sl00 per bottle, she
would have them.
" Mothers Friend y is scientifically
compounded liniInent which affords GER
tain relief in the various ailments pre-
ceding Childbirth, and assures proper
elasticity to the cords and muscles I'M
volved in the final ordeal.
Mothers Friend " is sold by drug
gists, or expressed on receipt of one
dollar.
Valuable book, "Before Baby is
Born. 5" mailed free on application.
TIE BRADFlELD REGULATOR Co.. Atlanta. Ga.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-01
zanrwill ON Tennyson.

1t is one Of the pleasures of my life
that never saw Tennyson. Hence am
still able to think of him as q poet, for
even his photograph is not diaillusion-
izing, and he dressed for the part al
most as well as Beerbohm Tree would
have done. Why one's idea of a poet is
fue frenzied being 1 do not quito
know. One seems to pick it up in the
very nursery, and even the London
gamin knows poet when he doesn't
zee one.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-01
mouded GI,..

To cloud a glass for the sake Of pro-
lection purposes, az in a bathroom. and
yet to preserve the light man who
works in glass says that it is done with
a solution OF epson Ealts and vinegar
applied with brush. This should give
frosted look that becomes very durable
If it is gone over at once with damar or
white yarnish.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-01
Artificial Rubies.

A patent has been taken out in Ger
many for the production of artificial
rubies by eyaporating mixture OF
alumina and chronic oxide in the cleo
trio furnace and pass the vapors, with
the introduction Of damp air and hydro
chlorio acid, into condensing cham
Der, where the rubies precipitate.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-01

Col. U. L. BOyce, OF Clarke county,
Virginia, has just completed the sale of.
a large tract Of mineral land in Colorado
to syndicate ut the head of which is U.
5. Senator Jones, of Nevada, for the sum
of Sl25, 900, payable in five equal quarter
ly iustalments commencing next May.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-01
SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON.
TUESDAY MonNNe. NOVEMBER |, 1888.
DEATHS DISGUISE.

o death. when from the dark you loan
Toward her eyes and her sweet hair.
Come with no menace in your mien
And bring no face of horror therel
because so long since have passed.
Though not to go WINS SO fain,
And may not hold her at the last
To kiss away the parting rGin.)
Come to her when the sunlight dips,
No grisly shape or weird surprise.
To smile upon her with my lips
And gaze upon her with my eyes
So may she, with her fainting breath,
Naught knowing any sob or tear,
Stretching tired arms to thee, dear death,
Kiss thy white cheek without a fear.
Post Wheeler in Atlanta Constitution.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-01
ADVERTISING RATES.

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Others at regular Advertising Rates,
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nnse 1nerntltnde.

Parrot (scornfully)-Aw, what hat
what hat, what hatl
Old Lady (indignantIy)-The un-
grateful beasti I'll resign from the Au-
dubon society at once and trim my bon
net with parrot wings Harper's Bazaar.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-01
George L. Travis,

pEsPECTFULLY announces to his friends
IL and the public that has removed to the
room heretofore occupied by DIR. v. l. Perry.
one door east of the Carter House. Nv
Shop is large and roomy. andI shall constaptIy
have the services of a competent assistant
Fro nptne@ss; ssh deafness and polftenessmy motto.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-01
Perfect Health.

Keep the systemin perfect or
der by the occasional use Of
TUFTS Liver Pills. They reg
ulate the bowels and produce
A Vigorous Body.
For sick headache, malaria, bill
iousness, constipation and kin
dred diseases, anabso1ute cure
TUFTS Liver PILLS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-01
0AST0REA.
soars tho >1Iho Kind You tIas Always Bought
'is5s.''' l'i 4 ''' l4zz9zzS9
n1iIr Nnrrntn.

Hoax-our milkman reminds me of
a successful gold miner.
Joax-How so7
"He handles paying quarts. ''-phil-
adelphia Record.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-01

HTrANTED-sEv TRUSTWORTHY
w persons in this state to manage our
business in their own and peaaby counties. It
Is mainly Office work conducted at home
Salary straight $500 year and expenses-
definite bonadde, no more, no less salary
Monthly sT5. References. Enclose self-ad-
drezsed stamped enyclop. Herbert z. Hess,
Prest., Deut. M, Chicago. I'll Dee Is.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-01
Hour and Feed Store.
FLOUR AND FEED FOR SALE
UsUAL EXCHANGE BUSINESS
The National Civil Ser
vice School,
81 East a pttoE Street, Washington, D. c.
INSTRUCTION BY CORRESPONDENCE.

INSTRUCTION BY CORRESPONDENCE
Do you wish to enter the government SER
vice? If you do we can help you, 1t is our
Civil Service Examinations; to tell them
what to do and how to do it. Eighty five
thousand one hundred and thirty-eight posi-
tions are now filed by the Civil Service Com
mission. and we prepare people so they can
pass the examinations. Have you an ordinary
can prepare YOU for an examination in short
time. We will give you examinations until
you are prepared, marking your work just as
you will be marked by the Civil Service Com
mission. Our charge is nero nominal one
of 80 aud after you are appointed you pay us
a commission of 2 percent OF your first years
salary. Thus it is to our interest to fit you as
soon as possible in order to get our pay in
full. By recent order of the President the
number of places to be filled by the Civil Ser
vice is increased from 55,736 10 81, ,13S or by
over SO per cent. All Government EN- ployees
are now included except fourth-cass post
III asters and those persons classified as labor
ers There never was better time than the
present in which to prepare for civil service
position. There never was u time when as
III any positions were open to competion as at
present. We have our students in every De-
partment of the Government. Some are now
getting as high as 50 600 per annum. Many
We have been engaged in preparing persons
for the Civil Service for eleven years and our
success is shown by the lurge number who
are now holding lucrative positions because of
our assistance. We refer to the National Cap
ital Bank of Washington. d. c., as to our
ability to fulfill our promises.
Address all communications to the Sccre-
tary. COURT F. WOOD, LII. NJ,
311 East Capital ST.,
June 23, 1896. Washington. ID C.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-01

RUY Gasoline Stove. We have them
u Also Oil Stoves. Don't be burnt up with
tne heat from cook stove. Use one u week
and You wonld not be without it. For sale nf
yesterday & Co.'s.