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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-10
unapnrec,nted Aspects of Nature.

Few people ever rot beyond n weather
bureau point OF vicw toward nature. To
the majority u day or night is either rainy
or clear dry or damp. hot or cold. and tho
seasons us they come and Pass are empty
sounding names. Tn. wonder of a morn
ing when the lcutless trees. all wan, seem
cropping through the Iuist-thcy bolt the
door and wait for the fog to lift. In u
complacently filled corner of such people.
minds weather, with its synonym, nature,
is tucked away with oth"r equally original
erlrotatiouS. and rs lad weather is dis
agreeable it follows that nature must lie
equally intulcrabc during Il fog. Yet frorl
the loEs and storms and lHil.ts Of in lee
land Nshing season Pierre I.ol has made
story-beHutitui, fantastic like frost
lace on "a window lunc.- ScribLcr' $.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-10

Uncle Sam spent $4,000 10 discover a
shortage Of $3.50 in his silver coins.
This reminds one Of some of those law
suits IN which lots Of principle" and
no money is involved. Al any rate,
the financial cost and the practical re-
suits are about the same in proportion
dE each case.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-10

a French dictionary is said 10 define
hhe word crab" as a "red fish -hich
snims backward" Since the crab isn't
red and doesn't swim backward, and
its claim to be fish is challenged, it
would seem that The French lexicos-
rapher lacks a great deal Of being !,
good "guesser"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-10

according to the Savannah Morning
News there were forty deaths from
consumption in Philadelphia last week.
sWirh TYPHOID fever in the summer and
consumption in the winter, the city Of
Bfotherly Love" viii soon have worse
reputation as plague stricken centre
Rhan the worst yellow fever district Of
the South
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-10

4 PIP IGr.NTICE.S- smart youths
~ wanted at WARWICK IRON
WORK. Apply between . i. ". and 10
A. VI. Friday. feb3-2tp
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-10
Madam Lade|I, CIairvoyant,

Formerly OF West Virginia. is now To-
Gated at 32l Twenty-sixth street, New
lcrt News. VIII re she viii be pleased
to tel your past. present and future.
S!ttings every day except Sunday.
fehl-1m
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-10

w ANTED-A seven room house
w with bath, between Washing
and vest Avenues AlI'css D.. a';.A
La'ly Press. f"I3- w. ,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-10

this morning show that Senior Dupuy
de LONE the Spanish minister, has
made himself target for our diplomat
ic guns and for a volley from the
American press and public. a lettt e
q, p supporting t. have been yyzk1fEttt7-n by the
Containing some
aass55 on President McKin-
sy{s| made public on Wednesday
|s3sz Cuban iunta Of New York senior
de LONE declined to deny his author
ship of the letter, and the State Depart
ment directed the Spanish nn>@.,4'-z
attention .. TO ih6 !a2ff er'} rccalr.a IN ha
event that Spain does not see fit to
take this action. it is said that senior
de Lone will be given his PASSPORTS.
In the meantime diplomatic circles in
w as hlnSton are all agog, and Senators
and Representatives have dropped the
annexation treaty ana other public
questions for The time being IN order to
discuss the Spanish ministers breach of
diplomatic etiquette.
In our opinion TOO much stress is laid
on Senior de Lome's letter, which was
simply a personal communication al-
dressed TO one of his friends. He had
right TO his unfavorab bic views Of
president Mckinley, but was indiscreet
in expressing them to some one else
That his letter was stolen and publs shed
: was more Of a misfortune than a fault
OF course. unless Senior de LONE dis
claims authorship of this sensational
letter. he viii be persona non Srata
with the authorities at Washington.
The embarrassing position in which he
is placed is sufficient ground for his re-
caH by Spain or Tor giving him his pass
ports If the Spanish government fails
to take the proper action. The Incl
dent has excited the public mind. how
ever, to an extent that is entirely out
Of proportion to the Importance Of the
case.
Senior de LONE is no longer welcome
as SPANS minister. Let him 60 home
Nobody will miss him.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-10

MRS. JNO. II GagcA NEE; can ate
VI commodate four gentlemen with
good beard ana nicely furnished
rooms after February SID. 102 Twenty
seventh str ct. .. fCbS-3ip
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-10

AS he is offering such liberal
inducements. He is now
closing out his entire Fall
stock and the prices which
we have marked our reliable
stock down to is without a
doubt a chance which no one
can afford to loose, so we adj
wise you to call early and
make your selection. Note
these prices carefully:
Shoes.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-10
THURSDAY. FEBRUARY. 10, 1898.
THE DIE LONE LETTEy,

Dispatches from Washington printed
in the news columns of the Daily Press
this morning show that Senior Dupuy
de Lone the Spanish minister, has
made himself target for our diplomat-
&c guns and for Volley from the
American press and public. A le.tt f,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-10

a large and varied assortment Of the
lat st designs and sty'e
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-10

as SPANS minister. Let him go home
Nobody will miss him.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-13
A Distressing Dilemma.

Abdul Mahmud Grosvenor, the
muezzin, who for the last three years has
been walking around the minaret of the
Republican mosque at Washington, call
ing out the faithful, ''Allah is great,
and Mckinley is his Prophet has been
entrusted with heart rending duty.
The home of this pious muezzin is in
Ohio. In that State he holds the ex-
allied position, in Republican politics,
of Brother Of the Sun aid King Of the
-Four andTwenty Umbrellas. Among
the Ohio regiments that volunteered is
one from his own Congressional district,
and it has been charged that a member
of it named Parrett, died from brutal
treatment and neglect by the regimen
tai surgeon. BY hook or by crook, Sec
rotary Alger and AdjutantGeneral
Corbin have involved the muezzin in
the investigation of the alleged out
rage. His duty, as plainly laid down in
the Koran, will, if performed, lead to his
own destruction, no matter which way
it turns out. If the report is against
the surgeon, the Administration wi |
place the name of the Brother of the
Sun ION the list" of the bow-string; if
it is in favor of the surgeon, the soldier
vote of the Congressional district will
rise, and the King of the Four-and-
Twenty Umbrellas will be among the
things that were.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-13

The peace commissioners in Paris
according to advices received have not
as yet taken up the disposition of the
Philippines. The latest reports say the
commissioners are considering Cuba.
Porto Rico and Guam. America is to
assume no indebtness as result of the
cession of Cuba and Porto Rico. They
have notified the Spanish commission
ers that America will assume military
control of Cuba on December 10th, and
Porto Rico on October 18th.
Secretary Alger has answered the
questions of the war investigators and
submitted kilograms showing the cause
of delay in sending troops from Tampa
Atlanta, Ga. Oct. 1.-THE Journal
of this city (Hoke Smiths paper, in.
vited the Populists back into the fold
OF Democracy on Saturday. The Au
gusta Tribune, the only POpulisG daily
paper in the south, on yesterday advised
the acceptance Of this invitation, ad
uniting that the Populists party ii
dead nationally and there is no reason
to keep up separate State Organlza
tiOn. All eyes are now OH Tom Watson
New York, Oct. 1.-THE Naval Boari
has made chart of the battle at San
tiago by dividing the honors. 1t shows
that Admiral Sampson planned th'
fight; that the New York was not il
the battle, and the Brooklyn not so clos,
as was at first thought. The shortes
range of any ship was over mile. /
was agreed that the Oregon dashed In
side and ahead of the other ships, begin
ming the fight and keeping along well a
range of the enemy, being the chic
factor in destroying the Colon. It say
the brunt of the fight was done by tn
Oregon, Texas and Iowa.
Chicago, Oct. 11-Orders have beer
received from General Bacon to hav
| the fourth infantry at Fort Sheridan
and the seventeenth Columbus barrack
ready for immediate service in the In
dian troubles
Minneapolis, Oct. 11.-General Bacol
has telegraphed to send all the remain
ing able bodied soldiers to his relief.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-13
The World Over.

At the session Of the commission in
vestigating the conduct of the war
Major Gallagher, one of the witnesses
denied that there WAS any serious short
age of rations at Santiago
The Supreme Court of the United
States began its fall term.
The commissioner of internal revenue
states that rulings of the Treasury De
partmert in regard to the war tax must
govern the acts of revenue collectors ir-
respective of the decisions of State Off
GERS.
The annual meeting of the Catholic
Arch bishops of the United States will
be held in Washington this week.
At the session of the Episcopal Gen
eral Convention substantial progress
was made by the House OF Deputies in
the work of constitutional revision.
The Navy Department is aroused at
an alleged statement by Secretary of
War Alger to the investigating commits
sion that it delayed without sufficient
cause the departure of the troops from
Tampa for Santiago.
Owing to financial straits, Italy has
abandoned the proposed large increase
in her navy.
Z The proposed annexation of Jamaica
to Canada is again being agitated vigor-
ously.
Cuba and the Cuban debt are under
stood to be the topics now before the
United States peace commission in
Paris.
A gathering of Cuban insurgent lead
ers will soon be held in Havana Pro-
vince, and it will probably decide the
future of Gomezs army.
Under General Woods administration
the death rate in Santiago has fallen
from 1870 to 20.
Louis Kempner. United States
postal agent, is inspecting Cuban post
offices with view of suggesting i'm
provements in tire service.
General Lee arrived at Savannah
Monday. With his staff he selected a
camp site for his corps, and issued Or
ders that the corps should be moved
there at once fl )m Jacksonville.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-13
H0W's This ?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot he
cured by Hall S Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & Co, Props Toledo, O.
We the undersigned, have known F. j.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
ont any obligations made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, o.
WALDING, KfNNAN & MARVIN, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, 0.
Hall s Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Price 75c
per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testi
mOnials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-13
Not Likely to be Repeated.

A year or two ago there was county
convention of Republicans held in the
court house in this city, the same which
nominated the late Col. Jas. G. Coch-
ran for the Senate, and John. G. Fulton
and E. G. Condor for the Legislature.
1t is painful to US to refer to this con-
vention, not on account of its nomina-
lions, for it nominated ticket of great
strength and responsibility, but the
manner of doing it. The convention
was disreputably disorderly and scarce
ly man in it in his sober moments but
hung his head in shame. During the
melee, one of the managers holding then
as now high position in the regular
faction of the party, vouchsafed to read
letter addressed to the Republicans OF
Virginia, from one of the mighty high
priests of the party, telling them theil
duty and exhorting them to be faithful
and diligent, and above all did he ell
join them to Beware Of dogs. beware
of evil workers, beware of the CONCESSION. ,
When this epistle struck the tympanum
of the assembled multitnde's ear, GER
tain undevout Philippian rose in his
place and shouted, ITO hell with Mark
Hanna. The epistle which was being
read was from that good disciple, and
such sacrilege could scarcely be borne
The faces of many paled, as if the sur
was about to be darkened, and the vel
of the temple rent in twain. 1t was a
long time before order was restored
and the unrepentant sinner quoted.
1t was sad sight; may our eyes never
rest on the like again. There were those
who said This is the saddest day Of
our lives. y But Mr.. Hanna who was the
cause of this tumult Is again showing
his hand in Virginia Republican politics
He has written Judge Waddill telling
him he is with them, and many Other
things to strengthen their efforts ane
their faith. The undevout Philippiar
who uttered the malediction aforesaid
is yet alive, his faction is yet alive, il
is yet opposed to Mark Hanna, or a
least should be if it was then SO, because
the said Mr.. Hanna has in 10 wist
changed. Will he utter again the NAL
ediction or will those who stood by hin
on that memorable day encourage hin
in again committing the offense, or thu
performance of duty, whichever i
may be? We fear not, and we opin'
the lesson learned by this unruly mem
Der has been sad one, as he has no
been seen OF heard of since.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-13

On one occasion when the troops from
Camp Alger started ON their march
they went nine miles. They left the
wagon train at the camp when they
started and 1t did not reach the next
camp fol- two days. Nine miles in two
days, just think of that my Deal
Dodge" During this period the sol
dlers had nothing to eat except what
they got by impressing it from the PEG
pie. They killed the citizens COWS, hogs
chickens. turkeys, and went for the pan
tries and smoke houses, and the Wagon
train only nine miles away.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-13
DRESS GOODS.
DRESS GOODS

DRESS GOODS. DRESS GOODS.
35c-Strictly all wool Cloths, 33-inch, all
shades,
40 inch all wool Diagonal Worsted
Serge 65c value, SOC
50c-45-inch high grade imported Serge, in
blue or jet black, hig Iustre, 75c kind.
Strictly all wool Covert Cloth, SO inch,
all the new shades others ask Is cents
per yard, SOC
5000 inch VigerauX SuitingS, beautiful
combination of colOrings, elegant quail
ity.
81 inch all wool Broad Cloth, every
shade. Per yard SOC
75c-Superior quality Broad Cloth, 54-inch,
handsome shadings.
Leeds English Broad Cloths, extra quail
ity, 81 inch, in black and cOlOrs, Der pard. CSC
75c-46-inch French Whip Cord, beautiful
finish and perfect black.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-13
A Democrat of the Old School.

A correspondent CT the Richmond
Times has discovered at the village of
Front Royal, a Democrat of the old
School, in the person of Mr.. D. c.
O'Flaherty. He is gold candidate fol-
Congress, and the correspondent thinks,
if Mr.. Hay will meet him in debate.
"the people of the Seventh will have a
treat of campaign oratory not heard
since Mr.. O'Ferrall made the welkir
ring in his Congressional campaigns Of
ten years ago." At that time, if we re
member correctly, Mr.. O'Ferrall was
ringing the welkin in the interest Of
free coinage. The correspondent says
''Mr. O'Flaherty isl Democrat of the
old school. He is a supporter of sound
money, and holds to the use of both golC
and silver as the standard money of the
country and to the coinage OF both gOlt
and silver without: discriminating
against either metal, but the dollar uni
of coinage of both N etals must be O.
equal intrinsic and exchangeable val
ue."
This, we take it, is an entirely new
idea of a Democrat of the old school
one of those old schools taught by Pro
fessors Grover Cleveland and Benjamin
Harrison, with Olney, and Fairchild
and Morton, and the rest as adjunct
professors. The text books came from
Great Britain via Wall street.
An old school Democrat was, and still
is, man who believes i'll hard money,
gold and silver, and does not believ'
the country can have too much of either
He does not believe in deceptive
coinage of both gold and silver withou
discrimination" to which string i
tied by which gold is coined free, il
unlimited quantities, and silver deniet
free coinage. He does not believe il
| waiting for Great Britain's permission
for this great country to adopt a finan
cial system of it's own. He believes il
an income tax and in many thing
which we expect Mr.. O'Flaherty o
Front Royal, holds to be of little me
ment compared with the principles
of the boilers platform adopted at In
dianapolis.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-13
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Two Valuable Farms for Sale

No. is the farm on which the late Daniel
Fishburn resided at the time of his death, sit
uated six miles north of Staunton, Va, and
contains about $50 acres. An excellent new 8
room dwelling house and necessary outhuild-
ing, and a neverfailing well of Chalybeate
water are on the farm. The land lies well, is
clear of stone. and is among the most prOduc-
tive in the Valley OF Virginia.
No. 2 is a grazing farm. also owned by the
said Daniel Fishburn, and contains 1887 acres.
This farm is situated about miles from
Staunton, Va, near the Valley Pike and is as
fine blue grass land as can be found in the
Valley. 1t is well watered by four or five
never failing springs of limestone water, has
only 10 acres Of timber, and is an exception
ally fine grazing tract.
MOL will be sold privately. For further in
formation call on or address the undersigned
at Long Glade, Va. Geo. W. Crosby will show
the farm to any one desiring to see it,
If No. 2 is not sold before noon of the 2sth
day of November, 1885, it will be offered at
that time at public sale in front of the court
house in Staunton, Va.
For further Information concerning this
farm address the undersigned or call on Ed
ward Furr whose farm adjoins it.
A. V. LYTTON,
For Heirs Of Dan1 Fishburn, decd.
oct IS Ems
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-13
BAER'S
BARGAIN
.BAZAS /
no 10 vest Main Street.
TIE SPIRITED ''BE1INBING" 4 CLIO.
Rl0US SUCCESS.

With what zest our "Great Beginning Of
Autumn" commenced What animated in
terest everybody felt in the magnificent val
ues in the most needed and esteemed of mer
chandise, What delight at the marveIously
low prices How you all experienced deep
earnest enjoyment in the splendid array Of
household and housekeeping features They
were exactly what you are looking for; what
you have in mird; what you most desire
Thus it has been begun; thus it will continue
to be; without halt, without hesitation
without delay, OF cessation; for we have the
most extensive assortment of every sort and
kind of valuable merchandise which the
pressing needs of people can call for
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-13

just as long as Mr.. McKinley's com
mission continues to put Major-Gener
ais and EMBELLISHMENTS on the stand
the private soldier will be kept off it. A
few privates talking to the commission
without restraint would be a welcome
sight to the public.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-13
DOMESTIC BARGAINS

Sc-Fleece Black Cashmeres for house
dresses.
10c-Solid shades Swans Down Flannels.
15c-All wool Red Flannel.
SPECIAL PRICES IN CREAM FLANNELs.
15c-White Wool Flannel.
20c-White Wool Flannel.
25c-White all wool Flannel.
35c-White all wool Flannel, SO inchs wide.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-13
What is the matter with having a big

What is the matter with having big
Democratic rally in Staunton before tn,.
campaign closes Secure Senator
Daniel Hon. Jas. w. Marshall or some
Two % : zee big guns of the party ct
side OF the district and Dul1 il III o.
.umbian Han and arrange for peopls
come from all over the county. Priyae
j ohn Allen, of Mississippi, would be d
drawing card and any of these gentle
men could he secured if the proper eff
fort were made.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-13
The Richmond Times thinks that the

The Richmond Times thinks that the
free silver people if they were victo-
rious, would try it a while, and if it did
not give more and cheaper money
would go on to an unlimited issue OF
paper money by the government. This
is poor guess. What the silver PEG
pie are after is q return to the old-time
Democratic doctrine Of hard money
and the diminution of the flood of paper
money with supply of coin too scant
to redeem it.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-13
Does the Foreigner Pay the Tax.

The President has issued an order
amending the Cuban tariff so as to ad
nit into all ports in the possession of
the United States, duty free, oxen for
draught purposes, bovine animals for
breeding and for Immediate food sup
plies, and plows and other agricultural
implements, not machinery.
If the foreigner pays the tax why not
let him continue to do so Such pay
ment could not hurt the Cubans, and
this free trade is deprivipg the United
States of revenue.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-13

The Massachusetts State Democratic
convention re-affirmed the Chicago
platform, with free coinage at 16 to l,
and endorsed "amid enthusiasm that
true and trusted leader" VIM. J. Bry-
an, as their choice for President in 1900.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-13

The warrant for the arrest Of U. s.
Senator Quay and others, issued by
District Attorney Graham, of Philadel
phia, is jauntily termed "campaign lit
erature' by Mr.. Quay, who alleges that
it was issued on false charges, manu-.
featured by his political enemies. y
For carrying a thing off handsomely,
even so grave charge as felony made
by public officer of his own party, the
Pennsylvania takes the palm.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-13

The fact that the Populist candidate
for governor of Georgia was beaten by
the Democratic candidate by $1,000
majority, may possibly cause the Mid
die of the-road section of the Populists
to cast new horoscope for 1900.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-13

There has been a sharp decline in
newspapers in Southwest Virginia un-
der the gold standard. 1t is claimed
that Gen. Walker bought the entire
outfit of one at Abingdon recently, fol
$500, with the editor thrown in.