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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-01-27

In the Maryland Legislature the
eleven Republicans who bolted and
the Democrats in that body are grow
ing very congenial. 1t is now stated
that under certain circumstances the
Democrats will vote for q. S. Sena-
tor chosen by these eleven boilers. II
is a question whether they will swal-
low Republican buzzard, or eat a dish
of Republican crow.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-01-27

The tax of 500 on Ticket Brokers il
inequitable. A broker doing a small
business in Staunton, should not be
required to pay 500, when broker in
Richmond doing business probably
ten times as great pays only 500. The
Legislature should correct this inc
quality.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-01-27
A CALL,


CAPT. FL. NJ. MCILHANY
StauntOn, Va,
Dear Sir-The office of Commissioner of the
Revenue Is one of the most important in the
gift OF the people of Staunton. 1t should be
hlled by man who Is universally recognized
as capable, conscientious and painstaking
More than that, when the CITY has any fayors
to bestow, they should go to those who have
given ungrudgingly of their time and labor tC
build up the city. No man has given more
generously of both, in proportion to his
means: recognizing your merits. among
which is Your lifelong fidelity to the Demo
cratic party, it is with great pleasure that " {
ask you to run for Commissioner of the Reve,
nue., promising you our hearty support.
Respectfully,
MANY VOTERS OF THE CITY OF
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-01-27

In reply to your fiattering call on me to an
OF the Revenue for the ensuing term, beg tC
say appreciate most highly the desire ex-
pressed by large number OF my friends thus
therefore, a candidate for said office, subject
to the decision Of Democratic primary.
My record as a citizen of Staunton for q
years should testify to my character, and my
ability to administer the office acceptably,
and to my desire to promote the interests OF
tne Guy. Respectfully,
H. NJ. MCILHANY
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-01-27

Rev Byron Sunderland, for 40 years
pastor of the L. st Presbyterian church
in Washington. at the close of the ser
vice Sunday morning announced that
lie desired to resign the passionate OF
the church at the beginning of the
the absence Of Rev. T. De Witt Tai
mage, d. D., assistant pastor of the
tour.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-01-27

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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-01-27
COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE,

January 3D. 1898.
ITO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF
i STANTON:
/ beg leave to announce nv candidacy for
reelection to the Office of Commissioner OF the
Reyenue, subject to the Dem ocratic primary
ana promise If reelected a faithful discharge
ability. solicit the active support of nv
frlenus, with a sincere appreciation of their
past efforts in my behalf.
Very respectfully,
THOMAS J, CROW DER
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-01-27

In response to the above call, hereby an
nounce myself candidate Tor the office Of
Commissioner OF the Revenue for the City o1
Staunton, subject to the decision of a Demo
cratic primary election. My long continued
services ir the council chamber OF my native
city viii be l am sure, a SUFFICIENT guarantee
to my fellow citizens that any duty they See
fit to assign to me, will be faithfully dis
charged. Very respectfully,
f. b. BERKELEY
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-01-27
a CALL.

A. A. ESKRIDGE, ESQ,
StauntOn, Va.
Dear Sir-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 aud 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
Stanton regardless of party. we respectfully
subject TO a Democratic primary, and pledge
you our earnest support.
Respectfully,
MANY VOTERS OF THE CITY OF
STA UNION.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-01-27

The election of Senator White CT
California. as chairman of the Demo-
cratic Congressional Campaign Com
mittee, indicates, it is said. that the
fight for the next House of Represen-
tatives will be made along the lines of
the Chica go platform
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-01-27

CAPT. FRANK B, BERKELEY,

CAPT. FRANK b, BERKELEY,
Staunton. Va,
Dear Sir-Fully recognizing your fealty to
the Democratic party, and Knowing your SUI
perior qualifications and fitness, we respect
fully call upon you Il announce yourself a
candidate for the Office Of Commissioner OF
the Revenue Of this city, subject to q Demo
cratic primary. If you viii 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 a6th, 1898.
Respectfully,
MANY VOTERS OF THE CITY OF
STAUNTON
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-01-27

no THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF
L STAUNTON.
l hereby announce myself candidate for
the office OF Commissioner of the Revenue for
the City Of Staunton. Election to be held in
May next, 1898. Respectfully
dec 9-tde* r. G. BYERS
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-01-27

To THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF STAUNToN:
respectfully announce myself o candidate
Ior Ine ONCE of Commonwealth Attorney
for the city of Staunton, as Democratic can
d1date, but not subject to q Democratic pri-
mary. and ask the support of the voters of
this city.
Jan Ii. HULST GlENN
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-01-27

President Dole of Hawaii, reached
Chicago Monday on his way to Wash
ington. Representatives of the Presi-
dent greeted him In the name of the
government. President Dole respond
ed to the greetings.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-01-27
CITY SERGEANT.

ITO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF
L STAUNTON:
hereby announce myself as candidate or
the off1ce of City Sergeant subiect 10 the Eem
ocratic Primary. II elected, promise a faith
tul, energetic and prompt performance OF the
duties OF the office. Respectfully,
Jan 2! THOS- A. DAWSON.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-01-27

ARGE FARM FOR SALE.-A splendid
IL farm in Augusta county, the richest
quarter of the Valley of Virginir. containing
about $50 Acres, has on it good new eightroom
dwelling, two new barns covered with slate
and painted, other new outbuildjngs two Or
chards three miles from nearest railway sta
ton with turnpike leading to station, in SPLEEN
did state of cultivation, fine spring, plenty of
timber, in sight of churches, mills, stores, etc.
Price $3.50 per acre. on one. two and three
years time. Has on it now Is head horses, so
cattle, 40 hogs, $50 sheep, 10 mich cows, raised
proportion. Write for full description to this
Office.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-01-27

To THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF STAUNToN:
Having been reliably informed that the
present incumbent of the office of Common
We2lth's Attorney for the City of Staunton
Va, viii not be a candidate for re election at
the next municipal election to be held in May
lS9S, therefore respectfully announce myself
IS candidate for that office, subject to the
Democratic primary election, and trust that
may receive your support
Very respectfully,
Jan IL tide CARTER BRAXTON.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-01-27
THURSDAY, JANUARY %.

Champ Clark says the Mckinley
foreign policy is like the peace of God
which passeth all understanding.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-01-27

In response to the above call [ announce
myself as candidate for Commissioner of the
Revenue of the City Of Staunton, subject to a
Democratic primary. Ii elected, it will be my
earnest effort to meet the expectations OF my
friends, and to give the city faithful admin
istratiOn OF the office.
Very respectfully;
e 4 ESKRtDGE
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-01-27
FOR SALE

A tract Of land, known as the George IL
Swoope farm, containing 81 acres stu l!!I
ated about two miles West OF Church. ia.A4
vile. lying on both sides of the road leading
from Staunton to Monterey. About 65 acres
in cultivation, the balance is well timbered.
The improvements consist of a dwelling house
all non-residents of the State are anxious to
sell. A bargain can be had by early applica-
ton to JOHN S. LAMBERT,
dec 9-3m Lone Fountain, P. o., Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-01-27
n COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ SGaunton, Va, Jan. IL, 1898.
James f. Moses,
VS..

~ COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
~ SGaunton, Va, Jan. IL, 1898.
James F. Moses,
VS..
Joshua Robinson.
All persons interested in the above styled
chancery cause will Take Notice, that in pur-
suance of decree of the circuit court of Au-
gusta county, entered in said cause on Nov
% 1897, shall at my ONCE in stanton, Va, on
Saturday, Feb. ~. 1898,
proceed to escertain and report to court as
follows:
LIST. The real estate owned by Joshua Rob-
inson; the nature and condition of the title
thereto, and its fee simple and annual rental
value
%. The liens binding the same in the order
of their priority.
81. ANY other matters deemed pertinent,
etc. K. E. X. MELON,
Commissioner in Chancery
Il. H. Kennedy, p. q. jan ID At
VIRGINIA. In the Circuit Court of Angus
TO county, November 10Th, 1897.
G. N. Crawford and others. Plaintiffs
Levi NJ. Monroe and J. N. Monroe his
wife, s. Il. Shelton, t. Roby and Z. J.
Roby his wife, Defendants.
In Chancery.
On the petition of VIM. Patrick filed in the
above styled cause by leave of court on the
date above named
to be paid out of the joint fund in this cause
for the prosecution of this suit.
ana 1t appearing by affidavit filed that the
pefendants, Levi NJ. Monroe, ]. n Monroe, t.
hoDy and +. J Roby, are nOn-residentS of this
state, it is ordered that they severally appear
here within fifteen days after due publication
hereof and do what is necessary to protect
their interests in this petition
JOS. B. WOODWARD, Clerk.
Patrick & Gordon, PIG. jan ID At
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-01-27
DIAM0F0S TO BURN F!
H. /. LANG, s)ptician

filoss who las our coal are unanimous in
theif Opinion o1 s qaality. Better than any
osher dealers best they say. 1t should be,
because We exercise great care in its selection.
Free rom sIrt. stones and clinkers and in
tense heat 0lth SLOW combustion, are some of
Eseonfpendasions. Low Price is another,
1ui' SMITH FUEL co.,
0aic9 No. Is East Main st.
'lai12 fAops NO. ~ Yard Phone No. 1872
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-01-27

To THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF STAUNToN:
l hereby announce that | will be a candi-
date for the position of Commonwealth At
tofney for the city of Staunton at the NUM-
cipal 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, 1898-01-27
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR CoMMONwEALTH'S ATTORNEY,
To THE VOTERS OF THE CRY OLE srAusros:

To THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF SrAUNToN;
hereby announce myself candidate for
the ONCE OF Commonwealth 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
faithful performance Of the duties appertain-
ing thereto, Respectfully
jan. 2T-tf r.. PEYTON BROWN.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-20
1.-THE YELLOW DWARF"
 PLEASED THE TlV0Ll
A LIVELY VEHICLE FOR SOME
 FAIRLY GOOD SONGS.
New Bills at the Other Houses of En- tertainment-Mrs. Bates Re
 turns to the Alcazar.

"The Yellow Dwarf" appeared to please the first-nght audience and the applause was frequent. 1t is the inconsequent ex- travaganza so popular in England at Christmas time and miscalled a panto- mime of which there have been so many examples at the Tivoli at all seasons of the year. One does not expect to find much wit In such a piece, and there is nothing very original or amusing in the story told or in the lines, but 1t serves as a vehicle for some fairly good songs-the best of them are of the sentimental kind "a number of specialties of all kinds, some pretty pallets, elaborate costuming and great deal of scenery. The manage ment has spent money lavishly in dress ing the piece and the chorus girls and several of the principals are kept busy changing their costumes. One of the best of the fireflies" makes a very pretty eff feet.
 the individual efforts of the whole com that 1t takes several nights before 1t is in first rate working order, as 1t affSrds un- limited opportunities for adding comic "business,' which the Tivoli company will no doubt soon take advantage of However, it went fairly smooth for a first performance, although several scenes are capable of being much more worked up, as, for instance, the boxing bout in the orange grove, which MT. Stevens and Mir West could doubtless make very fun ny. The appearance of the Yellow Dwarf and the Fairy Queen and their flight with the lovers also needs elaborating, as it went very tamely last night and Mir Ste vens will have to get some new material for his monologue if he expects to make a hit with 1t.
 The Tivoli stock sompany, with a few
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-20
], t, EDWARDS DEATH DUE ID
 AN ACCIDENT He Was Thrown From
 a Car. NO DAMAGES TO BE ASKED THE QUESTION OF HIS sUCCEs- soR IS DISCUSSED. Governor Budd Positively Announces That the Appointment Belongs
 to the Republican
 Party.
THE QUESTION OF HIS SUCCES
 SoR IS DISCUSSED.

J. G. Edwards, editor of the Coast Re- view, died at his home In this city early yesterday morning. Death resulted from a fracture of his skull At the last gen. eral election MT. Edwards was elected to represent the First or San Francisco Dis trict on the State Board of Equalization. the position now filled by A. Chesebrough. Had MT. Edwards lived he would have taken the office to which he was elected on the 2d of January next. Some of the politicians Surmise that Mr. CheSebrough, holding until his successor shall be elect ed and qualified, may hold the place until the next general election, but the general current of opinion is that the Governor will appoint to fill a vacancy. It was definitely stated yesterday by Governor Budd that he would not appoint. Speak ing with reference to the subject he said: Had Mir. Edwards been elected as a Democrat I would announce my purpose to appoint some one to take his place on he was Republican I hold that the office belongs to the Republican party, and, therefore, I shall leave to the incoming Governor, MT. Gage, the question of fill- ing the vacancy"
 Dr. Cluness notified the Coroner yester- day that the death of John G. Edwards. the veteran editor, was caused by frac- ture of the skull sustained ten days be- fore his demise. An inquest will be held
 At the home of the deceased 1t was learned that about Il o'clock p. m., on the night of the Sth of this month, MT. Edwards boarded a can at the corner of O'Farrell and Market streets for home. When the car was between Powell and Stockton streets a sudden movement of 1t caused MT. Edwards, who was standing on the dummy, to fall into the street, striking directly on his head. He had en- deavored to save himself from falling, but owing to a lame arm was unable to do so. He struck directly on his head, fracturing his skull. While he was not rendered unconscious he was dazed and lost all knowledge of his identity. He was eventually recognized, and with the assistance of some of the street car em- ployes was taken to his home on Cali fornia street The next day paralysis set in, and in this condition he finally eX- pired.
 His relatives will make no claim agains; the street car company. as they believe their sad loss was not due to any negli- gence or fault of the employees of the company. They are inclined to attribute it to the unfortunate fact that MT. Ed wards was suffering from the loss of the use of one of his arms.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-20
NATIONAL BANK TAXES. Personal Property Exempt According to a Supreme Court Decision.

The Supreme Court has decided in favor of the defendant in the case of the Assessor of Sacramento County against the National Bank of D. O. Mills, an ac- ton brought to recover taxes from the corporation In the statement of its man ager to the Assessor a description was given of certain real estate, safes and fix lures, the valuation of which was placed at 5000. The county officer was dissatis- fled, and the bank employees changed the statement, emitting the safes and fix lures, and gave the altered statement to the Assessor. Still the Assessor was dis satisfied and he made an arbitrary as sessment which took in all the property mentioned. The bank rendered the taxes on the real estate, but declined to pay on any of the personal property, claiming that the same was exempt under the law creating national banks. The bank re- ceived Judgment and the case was ap- pealed.
 The contention of the bank was first, that the assessment was Illegal because the Assessor did not subpoena the officials of the bank for examination as to the property in dispute. This the higher court holds to be unnecessary. The sec ond contention of illegaity was that un- der the national banking act the personal property ,s fixtures, safe, etc, are exempt from taxation, and upon this the judg- ment of the lower court was affirmed. The point was that Congress had specified what should be taxed, and the property under discussion was not on the list.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-20
THIS MAN WAS HUNGRY
 AND WEARY OF LIFE
FIVE TIMES HE PLUNGED A
 KNIFE TO THE HlLT.
Him to Seek a Horrible Death.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call

Oakland Office San Francisco Call
 sos Broadway, Dec. 19
 Gnawing hunger caused Antone Alato- ria, a Mexican, aged 5S years, to plunge a three-inch blade into his abdomen five times this afternoon with the hope that death would relieve him.
 Two of the wounds were glancing slashcs, but the others entered the ab- dominal cavity, making an operation ne- cessary. This was very cleverly per formed at the Receiving Hospital by Drs Stratton, Huntington, Wilcox, Sill and Sanborn, assisted by Stewards Tobin and Borchert.
 Alatoria was perfectly conscious when he was picked up near his home at Third and Peralta streets this afternoon, though decidedly weak from loss of blood. His wife has been an invalid for some time and this, together with hunger, led to the rash act. Moreover, he had long been out of work, but those who know him speak of him as an honest, conscientious man. "I couldn't stand it any longer,' Whis- pered the unfortunate man, in broken English. My poor wife is sick and we had nothing to eat the past three days un- til this morning, when a good friend brought us two loaves of bread.'
 This would not appeaSe their hunger and Alatoria decided that his death would leave one less to care for.
 His wounds are considered not necessar- fly fatal, and the surgeons entertain some hope of his recovery, though his long in- voluntary fasting has left him a very weak patient.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-20
A LOTTERY TICKET
 SEWERS MAN AND WIFE Mrs. Margaret Farrell Is Granted a
 Divorce. Fortune Smiled Too Unexpectedly and Prosperity Proved Too Big a Burden for This
 Family.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,

Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
 sos Broadway, Dec. 19. The troubles of John Joseph Farrell, which originally commenced with his for tune in winning $15,0OO in lottery, were ended to-day when Judge Greene granted Mrs. Margaret Farrell an absolute di- vorce from his father, John Farrell.
 Father and son had for several years eked out an existence at shoe-pegging in a small shop on Eighth street. One day the son purchased a lottery ticket and won. With the money a fine home was bought at Grove and Twenty streets, besides several other lots.
 The unexpected leap into wealth and q prosperity came as an i'll omen to the family, for soon the relations between Mir. and Mrs. Farrell became anything but harmonious and finally Mrs. Farrell, sev- eral years ago, commenced suit for di- vorce, alleging extreme cruelty as the ground. Incidentally the plaintiff Joined the fortunate step-son, John Joseph Far rell, as a party defendant for a division of the property.
 She claimed that the lottery ticket was purchased by father and son jointly and that therefore she was entitled to a part of the formers share.
 The trial occupied a long time and proved decidedly interesting and a decis- ion was looked for during the past two or three months.
 In granting the divorce decree Judge Greene allowed plaintiff S10 monthly aIi- mony, but all of the real estate was de- clared to be the separate property of the son.