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the line of peace. than it has been TO,

the line of peace, than it has been for
some days.
Following the call of the Spanish
minister at the State Department, the
French AMBASSADOR had a conference
with Judge Day. This renewed the
talk of European mediation, which is
assuming tangible form. The speech
of Premier HanatouX IN the French
Chamber on Saturday is looked upon
as foreshadowiDg at least sympathy If
not direct steps toward mediation by
France and other continental powers.
There is good reason to believe Spain
is ready and anxious for this move and
has been encouraging it at the Euro
pean capitals.
On Tuesday, however, the war fever
ran high. Senator Foraker of Ohio,
presented a resolution recognizing the
independence of Cuba ana favoring
armed intervention. He asked that
tions committee. He said that his
resolution had been long delayed, that
he had intended to present it at the
opening of the session in December,
but he had withheld it at that time
because of the Presidents message.
That message. he said, gave promise
that in reasonable time definite and
decisive action would be taken.
Mr.. Foraker spoke of the ..elays
caused by the De LONE incident and
the Maine incident, but declared that
the Cuban question would come up
whatever was done with lhe Maine.
Senator Frye of Maine, introduced
q resolution reciting the conditions in
Cuba and directing the President, in
his discretion, to take steps to drive
the naval and military forces from the
island of Cuba and to secure the COM
plete independence of the island.
Mr.. Mason of ILL.,, followed the intro
=duction of the resolutions with Wig
orous war speech. He described viz
idly the disaster to the Maine. He
said that if 80 of the victims had been
Senators or sons of Senators we would
not have been 40 days declaring war.
Yet the lives of all American citizens
were sacred alike under our law and
equally entitled to consideration. Mr..
Mason said the catastrophe should be
replied TO vigorously. He could not
speak for others, but for himself he
was for war. Mr.. Mason declared there
could be no peace 80 long as Euro
pean nation owns and butchers its
slaves on this hemisphere. He said it
was not necessary LOT Cne maine couiI
to fix the responsibility. The law did
that. If it was torpedo or mine it
was Spanish torpedo or Spanish
mine. Hence Spain must answer. He
would oppose any proposition looking
to indemnity as he would oppose
making a diplomatic incident of the
catastrophe. He would oppose any
kind of autonomy or any plan to assist
Spain. but his demand was that the
Spanish flag be driven from the west
ern hemisphere.
In the House Of Representatives
Mr.. Ridgely offered joint resolution
for Cuban independence. Represents
tive Bell introduced similar one, and
Representative Marsh offered joint
resolution declaring war between
Spain and the United States.
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Humanitarianism is a new feature
in some parts of our country. During
the war the north allowed its prisoners
to starve and die in southern prisons,
because the Confederates had neither
food nor medicine for them, rather
than exchange them, because, it was
reasoned, that if Confederate re-
turned to his home he would again
enter the army, but the term of SER
vice of most northern men in southern
prisons had expired, and they would
be OF no service to the Union, so they
could starve and be ID.
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any country, see an oppressed nation
unfurl the banners of freedom
HE who has looked into the histo-
~ of the conduct of this war, is con-
stantIy shocked at the revolving scenes
which it portrays; at the refusal, on
the part of the commanders of the roy
al forces, to treat, on any terms, with
the other side; at the denial of quar-
tiers; at the butchery, in cold blood, of
prisoners; at the violation of flags in
some cases, after being received with
religious ceremonies; at the instigation
OF slaves to rise against their own ers;
and at acts of wanton and useless bar
barity. Neither the weakness of the
other sex, nor the imbecility of infants
nor the reverence due to the sacredo
tai character, can stay the arm Of
royal vengeance.
ut is the doctrine of thrones, that
man is too ignorant to govern himself.
But grant that the people of Spanish
America are ignorant, and incompe-
tent for free government, to whom is
that ignorance to be ascribed? Is it
not to the execrable system of Spain,
which she seeks again to establish and
to perpetuate? So far from chilling
our hearts. it ought to increase our
solicitude for our unfortunate breth-
rem. 1t ought to animate us to desire
the redemption of the minds and the
bodies OF unborn millions, from the
brutifying effects of a system, whose
tendency is to stifle the faculties Of the
soul, and to degrade man to the level
of beasts. I would invoke the spirits
of our departed fathers. Was it for
yourselves only that you nobly fought?
No, mol It was the chains that were
forging for your posterity. that made
you fly to arms, and scattering the
elements of these chains to the winds,
you transmitted to us the rich inheri
lance of liberty"
This speech was delivered so years
ago, and yet it fits the conditions to-
day as we'll as then.
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Feagles, postmaster appointed by
McKinlsy at Newbern, in this State,
was some time ago shot to death in
the night. If the U. s. Court takes
jurisdiction in the case of the killing
of the negro postmaster in South Car
DINA. why not do SO in the white case
in Va? The gentleman from Virginia
at the time of his death was making a
corner in wheat. Maybe the gentle
man from South Carolina had been
cornering the chicken market. Who
knows? But this ought not to inter
fere with the u. 8. Court.
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Why DO We TO to War?

1t naturally strikes the mind of our
people as remarkable that Congress
will be asked to appropriate 100000
OF our money to feed starving Spanish
subjects. Why have are to do this
any more than any other nation say
Mexico or Brazil or other people on
this continent, and especially why are
we more interested in this or more OBJ
liged to look after Spain's subjects, or
starving Cubans Of any body objects
to calling them SPANS subjects, any
more than England, which has larg-
er holding in this continent than the
United States? 1t certainly cannot be
said that we are more humane than
England or other European countries
bordering Spain, because in the only
war we ever had within our own do
main, the very mode Of warfare was
adopted for which Weyier is condemn
ed, and the captured prisoners from
the Northern army in Southern pri
sors starved because the South had
n OF the iood to give them, and the
North would not even so much as sell
food and medicines to prevent starva
tion when requested to do SO by the
South, neither would they exchange
those prisoners when they were known
to be starving. In addition to this
Gen. Sheridan set Weyler. the exam
pie he has followed of destroying all
food and habitations, leaving the
county a waste and the women, chill
dren ands old men to starve, as all
know who ever read his famous "crow'
report. Why then do our hearts bleed
for these Cubans WHO are not Of our
race, from one-fourth to one-half of
whom are negroes, who have volun-
tarily brought themselves into this
condition by revolving against their
sovereign? Why has not Spain the
same right to whip and starve her peo-
pie back into submission that the
North had to whip and starve the
South back into submission Why is
rebellion patriotic in one instance, and
treason in another?
But if these questions be not in ia,
vor of Spain, and rights be denied her
which we as nation, have maintain
ed and enforced, why are we bound to
feed their starving people and leave
Spain freed of this burden and obliga-
ton. far more able to crush the Insur-
gent army? If in addition to our own
obligations to ourselves and our PEG
pie, we are to do all the boundary line
settling for South American provinces,
and feed all the starving people when
there are wars in those countries, we
have burden on us which is greater
than the Cubans ever suffered under
the greatest rigors of Spanish misrule.
We admit that this question is beyond
us. we cannot solve such q problem,
and we do not believe it can be solved
by any Of the rules we have adopted
as to our own conduct, toward our own
people.
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When Sheridan burnt every mill and
barn and nearly every home in the
Valley, turned the women and chill
dren out to starve, and left the coun-
try so desolate that "a crow would
have to carry his knapsack," we heard
no walls from the north, nor did any
foreign power intervene because such
warfare was barbarous or inhuman.
Yet what made Sheridan a hero, turns
Weyler into a butcher.
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If we interfere in Cuban affairs it
will be on account of the starvation
brought about by Weyler's order
which destroyed the homes and means
OF support of a large number of Gu
bans. Weyler was studying Sheridan
as a warrior, and no doubt read care
fully lis Valley campaign.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-31

Mr.. Yost during the Thorp-Epes de-
bate in Congress last week, said that
as soon as Gov. O'Ferral left the DEM
ocratic party he became honest. If
this be true we suggest the remedy for
MIR. Yost, to be taken before he presides
over another ~tion.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-31

Cen. Walker says he will never re-
turn 70 the Democratic party till it be-
comes honest. With a prospect like
that kafore it. it is doubtful whether
the party would become honest If it
could.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-31

1t looks like work of supererroga-
ton for that Kentucky girl to go all
the way to Newport News to pour
water over battleship, when nature
attended to the job for her so copious-
ly that day.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-31

The Hon. Jacob Yost was passably
quick to announce that he would not
again be candidate for Congress, but
his party got there with the announce
ment first.
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4. A. ESKRIDGE, ESQ,
StaunJOn. Va,

StaunIOn, Va.
Dear S1r-There is no man in Staunton bet
ter fitted to perform the duties of Commission
er or 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
Staunton 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
L n
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THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF srAUNroN.

Having been reliably informed that the
present incumbent OF the office of Common
Weaith,S Attorney for the City of Staunton,
va, VIII not be candidate for re election at
Ine next municipal election to be held in Nav,
1913, therefore respectfully announce myself
as candidate for that office, subject to the
democratic primary election, and trust that I
may receive your support.
Very respectfully
Jan ID tide CAISrER IRA yTON
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Mckinley has been a costly piece of
political clay. His election cost about
forty millions, and his administration
will cost the Lord only knows how
much.
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FOR CoMMoNwEALTH's ATTORNEY.

To THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF STAUNToN;
l hereby announce myself 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 a
ing thereto, Respectfully,
Jan 27-tf T. PEYTON BROWN.
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There are few people in these parts
who might make good soldiers, they
have never been found fit for anything
elsa.
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A Kentucky girl christening a ship
with water is one case, in which it may
be said that history was not repeating
itself.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-31

Thurston, of Nebraska, enlightened
the county last week by telling of some
force by which "niggers became men,"
This is the force we are to use in Spain.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-31

Rewarding deserters by giving them
a pension is in full keeping with the
Republican policy. Deserters from the
Democratic party are receiving their
reward.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-31

War taxes will be the next problem
for the ''plain" people to wrestle with.
We will soon see them everywhere.
Yes, see them in our dreams.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-31

II Mckinley can be regarded by
Cubans as Lincoln is by the negroes,
there will be one person at least who
will believe that $50, 100000 were well
spent.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-31

Governor Tyler has appointed the
fisheries board as follows: DR.. Frank
Fletcher, Accomac, chair; s. T. Mil
Ter, Matthews, sec.; R. A. Ayers, Wise;
6, Il; CeezeI, Rockingham; J. A. Cur
tbs, Richmond.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR MAYOR.

ITO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF
i STANTON
hereby announce myself a candidate for
reelection to the office of Mayor OF your city,
subject to the decision of the Democratic pri-
mary to be held April 2lst next.
ma.2i-te Respectfully, ALEX. II. FULTZ.
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COMMI xtss NER'S OFFICE,
~ A@ StauntOn, Va, Mar. go, 1898.
WiiliamSFA. Landes, etc.

VS.. q
Erastus Landes, ct ais. Assa.
Ali persons interested in the above styES@
chancery Cause viii Take Notice, that III puE-
suaEce OF a decree OF the circuit court OF Au-
gusta county entered in said cause on June s.,
1883. shall at my ONCE III stanton, Va, on
Saturday, April 30th, 1898,
proceed to ascertain and report as follows:
lst-What persons are entitled to partici
pate In the proceeds of the land sold in this
cause, and in what proportions;
2nd-Wnat payments have been made to, or
what arrangements have been made with
said persons on account of their interests in
said proceeds;
3rd-What ARRANGEMENTS have been made
TO the parties concerned by John Landes in
his life time;
4th-Whethe the Indebtedness of said John
Landes' estate to his eight grand children,
sons and daughters OF Frances v. Craun, de-
ceased. arising out of his guardianship OF said
eight grandchildren, has been paid, and If So
by whom it was paid;
hth-Any other matters deemed pertinent,
etc. II. f. r. NELSON
Commissioner in Ohancery.
Elder s. Elder, q. mar 3l-4t
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Commissioners OF REVENUE.

JdHuery ZzQ, 1888.
NO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF
Il STA UNTON;
peg leave to announce my candidacy fol
reelection to the Office of Commissioner of the
revenue, subject to the Democratic primary
OF the dnties of the Office to the best Of nv
ability. solicit the active support of my
past efforts in my behalf. :
Very resaT3N
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-31

In IT Spouse to the above call I announce
myself as candidate for Commissioner of the
Revenue Of the City of Staunton, subject to a
Democratic primary. If elected, it will be my
earnest effort to meet the expectations of nv
friends and to give the city faithful admin
iStration of the office.
Very respectfully,
A. A. ESKRIDGE
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-31

10 THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF STAUNToN:
respectfully announce myself a candidate
LOT tne once or commonwealth Attorney
for the city of Staunton as Democratic can
oldate, but not subject to q Democratic pri-
mary, and ask the support of the voters of
this city. ~
Jan 49, HUIST GrENN
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WALTER ATWOOD
NEW MOWER.

Is on exhibition at J. D. Dailey's staunton,
Va. This company is prepared to furnish ex-
tra parts Tor any machines they ever sold.
and Tedders. mar 3l-4tsH
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1t begins to look like this war bust
ness was altogether for the glorifica-
ton of the Republican party.

Mr.. Reed may be very wise man in
times Of peace, but in war we will
never behold him as a leader.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-31
Thorp was
as 6TerHt

Ihorp was as every
knew he would be .eneva- 10
licans in Virginis al1U their congress
men on the floor of the house instead
of at the polls they, with few notable
exceptions, get there.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-31

To THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF STAUNToN:
hereby announce that 1 will be candi-
date for the position of Commemorative At
torney for the city of Staunton at the NUM-
cipal election to be held May next, subject to
receive your support.
Very respectfully,
Jan Is, 1898 VIM. A. PRATT
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In response to the above CALL 1 hereby an
noupce myself a candidate for the office of
Commissioner of the Revenue for the CITY of
S6aunton. subject to the decision of a Demo-
cratic primary election. My long continued
services in the council chamber of my native
city will be. am sure, q sufficient guarantee
to my fellow citizens that any duty they see
ut to assign to me, will be faithfully dis
charged. Very respectfully,
L. ID. BERKELEY.
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A CALL.
W. II. LANDES. ESQ.

W. H. LANDhS ESQ,
Dear Sir.-We, the undersigned citizens and
voters OF Staunton, desiring to have the cp
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
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 neith-
er position alone will compensate you for the
labor and responsibility attached, we ask you
to stand for both positions. Should you 10 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, hereby
announce myself as 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,
TT T.SNnEC
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The Norfolk Pilot and Virgipian
have consolidated.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

VIRGINIA. To wit I'm the Clerks Office of
the Circuit Court of Augusta county,
the 2lst day of March, 1898.
John Silor, Plaintiff =.
vs..
Charles Garrison, Defendant.
Action of Trespass on the case In assumpsit
and ON attachment returned duly
executed.
The object of this suit is to recover 1udg-
ment against Charles Garrison for the sum Of
$l92.40 with interest thereon from October
9th, 1896, Que to said John Silor on an open
account; and to attach the effects of said de-
PENDANT in this State.
And it appearing by affidavit filed that the
defendant, Charles Garrison, Is a nonresident
OF this State, it is ordered that he do appear
here within fifteen days after due publication
hereof and do what is necessary to protect
his interest in this suit.
TeSte,
JOS. ID. WOODWARD, Clerk.
j., j. L. & r. Bumgardner, p. q.
mar 31-45
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Choice WESTERN CLOVER SEED.
Choice w ESTERN TIMOTHY SEED
Fancy BLUE GRASS SEED,
VA. ORCHARD GRASS SEED,
Bissell Chilled Flows,
Livingston Plows,
Double and Single Shoyel Plows and
Pillow Steels.
Spring Tooth Harrows,
Corn Planters,
Chain Pumps.
Deep Well Pumps.
Steel Roofing,
OLD HICKORY WAGONS,
For sale at low prices by
BAKER & BROWN.
FERTILIZERS for Spring Crops,
County Glover Seed Wanted,
Flaxseed Meal for Stock,
feb 17-7t
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a CALL,
CAPT. H. NJ MclLHANY.

CAPT. Fl. NJ MCILHANY.
Staunton, Va,
Dear Slr-Ihe office of Commissioner of the
revenue KEY IS One of the most important in the
S ~, OF .ne People OF Staunton. 1t should be
1lleu ny man who is universally recognized
as capaoie, conscientious and painstakiDg.
More tnan that, when the CITY has any favors
70 oesIow, they should go to those who have
given ungrudgingly of their time and labor to
build up the city. No man has given more
generously of. both, in proportion to his
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 LINTON
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I C6S pUCtFIIIy,
MANY VOTERS OF THE CITY OF
STAUNTON

In reply to your fattering cali on me to an
nounce myself candidate for Commissioner
say appreciate most highly the desire ex-
pressed by large number OF my friends thus
therefore, a candidate for said of1ce. subject
to the decision Of q Democratic primary.
My record as citizen of Staunton for Is
ability to administer the office acceptably
aud to my desire to promote the interests OF
the city. Respectfully,
81. NJ. MCILHA ANY
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A CALL.
CAPT. FRANK B, BERKELEY,

CA TT. + hANh 3, BERk ELEY,
Staunton. Va.,s
Dear Sir-Fully recognizing your fealty to
the Democratic party, and Knowing your su-
perior 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
ana the hearty support of your party and of
many other good citizens, who are not Demo-
Gratis on election day, May Goth, 1898.
Respectfully,
MANY VOTERS OF THE CITY OF
STA LINTON