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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-25

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Inserted Japanese Mattings
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Double-thick Fancy Chinese
Mattfngs. choice plaid and
stripe patterns Irregular 25c.
grades .....,........
Japanese Cotton Warn Mat
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35c. grade).
Imperial Inserted japanese
Art Mattings, white grounds.
with pretty inserted figures
Irregular 40c. grade, .........
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-08
Sent to the Grand Jury.

Thos. j. Williams, the fruit tree
agent, whose arrest for rape was noted
in THE SPECTATOR at the time of its
occurrence, was taken from the jail to
Middlebrook last Saturday for a pre-
liminary hearing. Carter Braxton,
Chas. Curly and j. H. Crozier, repre-
sented the prisoner. while the interests
of the State were carefully guarded
by Capt. R. s. Ker, commonwealth s
attorney. The case was tried before
Magistrates w. W. Hamilton, s. A.
D. Mckee and VIM. Taliaferro. Sew
eral witnesses were examined, which
consumed the better part of the day.
and at the close of the hearing the
magistrates decided to send the accus.
ed to the grand jury, which meets in
February next. In default of 81, 0OC
bail the prisoner was remanded to jail.
During the progress of the trial At
torney Curry had some warm words
with James Rowe, friend of Mrs.
Grim, the injured person, and a wit
ness in the case A personal difficulty
was avoided, but there was consider.
able talk INDUCED in by these parties
we'll as others present.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-08
when Did the People Decide?

The administration will not succeed
in getting the people to believe that
the provisions of the currency bill EN-
body the verdict of the people express
ed at the polls When did the people
vote for the siggle gold standard !?
Where has that question ever been
brought face to face with the people in
any election? The Republican party
in 1885, the last time the people have
been called upon to pass upon the ques-
ton of National financial measures and
policies, declared for bimetallism in
stead Of the gold standard. They de-
clared that bimetallism is commend
able thing to have, and pledged them
selves to use all possible means to Sc
cure it. Now instead of giving them
bimetallism, aud without making any
sincere or earnest effort to secure it,,
they seek to redeem the pledge they
made to the gold monopoly and put
the gold standard in the statutes.
They do not stop at this. They then
say that this is in accordance with
the voice and wish of the pnople ex-
pressed at the polls. After they pass
the proposed law creating the bank
ing trust they will heara verdict of the
people at the polls that they will not
soon forget. Charleston (W. Va } Ga
Zette.
The President heard the voice Of
Hanna and be just thought it was the
people. That's how it happened.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-08
Senator Hayward Dead.

United States Senator M. L. Hay
ward died at $40 a. M. Tuesday. after
an illness of some length, at his home
in Nebraska City, Neb. Senator Hay
ward was SO years old and has lived in
Nebraska City for thirty two years.
Although lawyer by profession, he
made his wealth largely through in
vestments in lands in Nebraska and
Kansas.
AS the Republican nominee, he was
defeated b. Governor POynter two
years ago, reducing the Fusion ma
jority from 1900 to 8 900 and was
elected to the United States Senate by
the last Legislature. Soon afterwards
he was stricken with paralysis while
addressing a political meeting and
since then his death has been daily ex-
pected. There is some talk of Gov
ernor Poynter appointing either Hon.
VIM. J. Bryan or ex Senator VIM. V.
Allen. whom Mr.. Hayward succeeded,
to fill the position until the Legisla-
ture meets.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-08
TICKET FOR 1900.

For President: VIM. Jennings Bryan.
Upon a platform for true Democracy,
free coinage of silver and opposition to
trusts and Imperialism, with a modest
request that Mr.. r. l.. Gordon shall re-
sign as chairman of the Democratic
party of Louisa. News.
To those who understand politics
the above paragraph sounds ridicu-
lous. Of course the News is right in
being for Bryan. but in being for him
it is nee essary to have votes to elect
him. Last month the Democratic
candidate in Louisa had three oppo
nents in addition to the powerful (?)
influence of the News, but notwith-
standing, Mr.. Gordon, as chairman,
led the fight and gave the Democratic
nominee !, 1000 majority. If man can
do this, with odds against him, he
should be called to higher position
and not be called in a modest way TO
resign a position be fills so ably. Wen
wager a treat that State Chairman
Ellyson was surprised as well as graft
fed at the excellent management of
party affairs in old Louisa. Three
cheers for Chairman Gordon.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-08
Donald Wins and Gooch Loses.

At the caucus of the Democratic
members of the Legislature held Tues
day night Senator Morris, OF Abe
marie, was made president of the SEN
ate caucus, and Senator Barksdale,
secretary. Mr.. Wickham was nomi-
mated for president pro tenn. of the
senate; Joseph Button, clerk; Frank
B. Watkins. sergeant-at-arms, and
Samuel M. Donald, doorkeeper, de-
feating DR.. Mum. % to II. Hon. E..
W. Saunders was chosen speaker of
the house, and the only change in the
other officers of the house was the
nomination of William III. Mann for
clerk. He led Judge w. S. Gooch by
six votes on first ballot, and the nomi-
nation was promptly made unanimous.
Sergeant-at-arms, j. Montgomery
johnson; doorkeeper, Arthur O'Sulli-
van; assistant doorkeeper, P. E. Lips
comb, were also elected. These are
all old men. The Independents were
allowed to occupy seats, but were
denied the voting privilege.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-08
Married in Illinois.

Miss Dora Grove. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. A. j. Grove, of Danforth,
Ill.,, was married in that city OF the
22nd of last month, to George Brewer,
OF Waynesboro, Va. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. w. D. Ben.
jamin, of Kankakee
Immediately after the ceremony the
bsidal couple and guests adjourned to
the dining room of the brides parents,
where 4 bountiful repast awaited them
followed by reception.
Mr. ana Mrs. Brewer spent some
time Wishing in Illinois before return
ing to their ' irginla home They were
the reel, tents of many handsome and
costly presents
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-08
A BOLTER MORTIFIED.

In closing long editorial on Rich
ard Croker the Norfolk Landmark ex
claims:
What is the country coming to
when man like Richard Croker calm
ly announces, long before the choice of
delegates to the National Democratic
Convention, that no vice presidential
candidate has been selected yet? 1t
is time for the people of this country
to be paying some attention to their
own case. Between boss on one side
and boss on the other. what do the
people amount to anyhow? They ought
to thrust out their elbows and make
room for themselves"
Our contemporary forgets that it
was the people and not the political
bosses who framed the Chicago plat
form and nominated VIM. J. Bryan in
1896. That was time when the PEG
pie ruled and the Landmark proceeded
with a quick step to the ranks of the
trust bosses, political bosses, money
bosses and bosses of every other make
and kind and there it has remained.
We want no better evidence Of the
fact that the people made the Chicago
platform and nominated Mr.. Bryan
than was manifested in those days by
the bosses, many of whom were un-
prepared for and embarrassed over the
uprising. The appeal of the Landmark
in behalf of the people is disgusting to
say the least in view of its attitude
since the Democratic party became
Democratic.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-08
Popular Pastor Pounded.

Thanksgiving day was one long to
be remembered by the pastor of Tink-
ling Spring church and his family.
The good people of the congregation
invaded the maEse and pounded" it's
inmates most mercifully. While no
bones were broken, hearts were cheer
ed and hands strengthened by the
thoughtful kindness expressed in the
abundance OF supplies brought and left
by the Wis tors. TO his most grateful
appreciation and warmest thanks for
this kindness, the pastor adds his ear
nest prayer for Gods richest blessings
upon the church and congregation.
Ct. W. FINLEY.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-08

The Kockbridge County News is of
the opinion that the Republican nomi-
nation for Congress in this, the Tenth
district, will not be much sought after
next year. Our contemporary, we
fear, is not well posted on Republican
politics (though it should bel if it be-
lieyes what it says, as the woods are
full of timber of this kind. The friends
of Heber Ker, of this city, are alread y
pressing that gentleman 3 claims,
while there are quite number who
would accept it, notwithstanding the
rank and file of the party are in the
midst of plenty and prosperity. If the
News thinks that prospective positions
with 5000 salary attachments are
going a begging it is simply ignorant
of human nature.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-08

It must be comforting to the rank
and file of the Republican party to
see President Mckinley giving prefer
ence to gold Democrats in his appoint
ments to office. During the past month
he appointed W. D. Bynum, of Indi-
annapolis, to position that pays 81 800
and right on the heels of this Josiah
Patterson was landed in a position
that pays equally as we'll, while hun
dreds of Republicans, who have rem
dered yeoman service to their party,
are left out in the cold. Mr.. McKin-
ley ought to remember the fate of his
predecessor, who became greater than
his party and In like manner entered
a disrupting wedge, which played
havoc with it. Men who are faithful
in little things should be made rulers
over things greater, but no man should
be rewarded who has been unfaithful.
By giving gold Democrats positions
Mr., Mckinley is thus putting his
stamp of approval on holters and bolt
ing and while be may, by these acts,
secure the votes of Bynum and Pat
terson in 1900, the chances are that
faithful Republicans will desert him.
Then be will learn of his folly, bnt 1t
will be too late, too late,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-08

For the above occasion the Southern
Railway will sell tickets at rate of one
and ore third fares for the round trip
to points South. Tickets on gale De-
cember 22nd to Goth inclusive, also
December 30th, 31st and January 1st,
1900; final limit returning January 4.
1900.
To students of schools and colleges
upon presentation of certificates from
superintendents. principals or presi-
dents thereof, tickets will be sold at
same rates, on December 18th to 21st
inclusive, final limit returning Janu-
ary 4, 1900.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-08
Had Relatives in Basic City.

Charles Van Keran, property man,
scenic artist, electrician, and general
mechanic at the Academy of Music,
died at the City Hospital in Rich
mond Monday morning of apopleXy.
During the Elks' memorial services
at the Academy on Sunday he was
stricken, and fell heavily on the as
phalt floor of the basement. Mr.. Van
Keran was forty one years old, and a
recluse. He spoke little of his life.
He was born in Ohio and lived a long
time in Cincinnati His relatives now
reside in Basic City. He stated that
he was married, but the whereabouts
of his wife is not known. His relatives
at Basic City were communicated with
by wire by Manager Leath, and the
reply came that further information
woul be sent by mail.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-08
December Meeting Of City Council.

The regular monthly meeting of the
city council was held Tuesday night,
with ten of the twelve members pres
ent. President SPOTS presided. The
records of the previous meeting were
read and approved and all bills ap-
proved by the auditing committee were
ordered paid.
Rebate on water tax was asked for
and granted to ]. L. Eubank and the
Eakleton Hotel.
1t was agreed to suspend the fire
works ordinance from to- Ii p. m. on
Saturday, the 23rd, and from midnight
Sunday, the 24th, to midnight of the
25th. The dynamite crackers were ex-
cluded from the resolution.
A resolution to refund last assess.
ment on police force for uniforms and
overcoats and to suspend assessments
until the spring, was referred to ordi-
nance committee.
On motion of Mr.. Glasgow it was
decided to put down a cinder sidewalk
on Sunnyside street with curbing.
The petition of s. H. Bell and Other
residents in that section for sidewalk
on the north side of Frederick street
to Coalter was favorably considered
and work will begin at once.
Petitions for paving South Central
avenue, curbing and gutter on Fay
cite street, and sewer on north Coal
ter street, were referred to the street
committee.
The bill of the county against the
city for use of Jail amounting to 81, 4Ot
was referred to the finance committee
An anti splitting ordinance was offer
ed by Mr.. Tams and was referred tt
the ordinance committee.
VIM. Patrick appeared before thu
council and addressed said body il
behalf of the petition OF the Stauntol
Mutual Telephone Co. for privilege
to string wires on electric light pole
as heretofore, and in case of refusal tt
give reasonable time to make necessa
ry changes. The matter was referred
to City Attorney Gordon and the ordi
nance committee.
There being no further bushes
council adjourned.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-08
DANIEL CANNOT DEFEAT BRYAN.

The Fredericksburg Free Lance does
not take kindly to the Daniel boomfor
president, since the collapse of its own
boom to land Admiral Dewey in
the White House. The announce
ment in a Kansas Republican newspa-
per that the name of u aniel was tax
ing Kansas by storm somewhat alarm
ed our Fredericksb contemporary
and while not particularly struck with
Mr.. Bryan the Free Lance could not
believe the report and at once made
an investigation. What it was able TO
learn is best told in the following let
ter from one of the Kansas Senators
addressed to the Free Lance. Hear
him:
Your letter of 29th ultilnO duly re
ceived, inclosing a clipping which
states that fusion leaders in Kansas,
from John Breidenthal down. with
the exception of J. q. johnson and D.
Mack Love, privately admit that Col.
w. }. Bryan has no show CT election
to the Presidency next year" L beg
to say that l have been nearly all over
the State this summer and fall, have
met almost all the representative men,
both Democrats and Pcpulists, who are
in favor of fusion, and that l have
never yet heard such an opinion ex
pressed. am absolutely certain that
the unanimous desire of all those who
wish to see successful cooperation OF
all the different elements in Kansas
opposed to the Republican party is
heartily for the denomination OF the
Hon. w. J. Bryan. We do not believe
that any one else has the absolute con-
fidence of all of these people to such
an extent as he has / know that the
feeling in '96 was one of general regret
that Senator Daniel was not nominal.
ed for the second place on the ticket.
and there was strong feeling that
had he been given second place that
we would have won. We in Kansas
entertain the highest regard and es.
TEEN for Senator Daniel, and would
be delighted to have an opportunity to
vote for him for Vice-P President, but
am absolutely sure that the sentiment
of the Western country is for Bryan
for President in 1900.
Very truly,
w. A. HARRIS,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-08

Congressman James ID. Richardson,
of Tennessee, was chosen leader of the
Democratic forces in Congress by the
Democratic congressman In caucus
last Saturday. Mr.. Richardson was
opposed by Mr.. Sulzer, of New York,
Mr.. De Almond. of Missouri, and Mr..
Bankhead. of Alabama, and the fact
that he defeated such eminent gentle
men furnishes evidence that be is the
right man in the right place. Now,
let the Democrats show to the world
the kind of material they are made OF.
Much depends on their acts in the
present Congress.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-08

THE SPECTATOR acknowledges the
receipt of the biennial report OF Su-
perintendent w. a. Bowles, OF the
Virginia School for the Deaf and the
Blind, and the annual report of Dr.
Benz. Blackford, superintendent of the
Western State Hospital. These re-
ports are full of interesting informa-
tion, and among other things the fact
is made plain that an additional sum
of money is needed to sustain these
two valuable institutions. The Legis-
lature would practice economy by ap-
propriating proper amount for the
purpose indicated, and not require the
unfortunates to be cared for in a style
unbecoming the dignity of the State.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-08
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an intiamed con-
dition of the mucous lining OF the Eus-
tachian Tube. When this tube gets in
famed you have a rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing, and when it is entire
ly closed deafness is the result, and un-
less the Inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored to its normal con-
dition, hearing will be destroyed for
ever; nine cases out of ten are caused
by catarrh, which is nothing but ap in
famed condition of the mucous sur
faces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case of deafness (caused by ca
tarrh) that cannot be cured by Halls
.Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free.
T. CHENEY 81 CO.,
Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-08

" IRGINIA,:-In the Circuit Court Of Au-
Y gusta county, the 9th day of Novem-
Der, 1899.
Reddle- Hamilton Company, Plaintiff.
VS..
The Warwick Manufacturing
Company, defendant.
In Debt and on Attachment returned
duly executed.
The object of this suit is to recover of the
defendant the sum of $3.50, with interest on
1925 part thereof from February LIST, 1899,
and on 1925 residue thereof from June 5th,
1899, and 10 per cent attorneys fee, due by
TWO negotiable notes of 1925 each, waving
protest, ard for that purpose to attach the
following. as the property of said defen-
dant tO-wit: twenty tons of iron, one car
load of coke, fuel. oils, and other personal
property, on the Car Works property at
Basic City, as well as any other property or
debts belonging or due to said defendant
And it appearing by affidavit filed that
the defendant, The Warwick Manufacture
ing Company, is a non resident of this
State. it is ordered that it do appear here
within fifteen days after due publication
of this order and do what is necessary to
protect it's interests in this suit.
Teste:
JOS. b. WOODWARD, Clerk.
Patrick & Gordon, p.q. dec 8.4t
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-08
Appropriations for Virginia

Secretary of the Treasury Gage hal
sent to Congress the following esti
mates of appropriations necessary to bs
made this Congress for objects stated
in Virginia:
Naval magazine, Norfolk, S27 800
Newport News public building
$25, 600.
Ragged Light Station, $4,000.
Rappahannock River Light, So. 800.
James river, 100000.
Mahodoc creek, $1,000.
Mattaponai river, $4,000.
Nansemond river, s., 500.
Moment creek, SIC, Geo.
Occaquan creek, $4,000.
PamunkeY river, 5000.
Rappahanncck river, $25, 1000.
Urbana creek, 9,000.
Inland waterway to Currituck sound,
$23. 4s7.
Improving Charles City harbor,
500, 200.
Navy yard at Norfolk, 81, 649, 900; in
crease 81, 100000.
Improving Norfolk harbor. $56, TIA.
Mr.. Young has introduced bill ap-
propriating 100000 for the purchase
of the Temple farm at Yorktown for
q National Park, because of its his
torical revolutionary associations.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-08

The Hon. Randolph Guggenheimer,
a native of Lynchburg, but now Lead
ing citizen OF Greater New York and
prominent in financial and political cir
Giles. is being put forward as the logical
candidate for vice president on the
Democratic ticket with VIM. ). Bryan.
Tt is said that Mr.. Guggenheimer can
hold New York IN line for the Demo
cratic ticket If he is given second
place. it matters not who the Repub-
lican may name.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-08
Newsy Moffetts Creek Letter.

Moffett's Creek, Dec. AT a con-
gregational meeting held at the New
Providence church on Saturday it was
decided by very close vote to adopt
the free pew system. The church has
had rented pews for number of ears
While the vote was close the utmost
harmony prevailed and the minority
will gracefully accept the result.
1t was also determined to bring the
choir down stairs and place it near the
new pulpit.
The second Washington and Lee and
the New Providence Academy foot
ball teams met on the Gridiron at the
latter place on Thanksgiving, the S0tb.
The Washington and Lee boys were
vlctors by score of IA to 5.
Edgar Dawson and wife are in New
York city on. their way to Germany,
whittier they will sail the 9th.
Drs. Turk and Carwell are out on
Big River on deer hunt.
S. M. Berry has moved to his new
home on Kerr's Creek, Rockbridge
county.
Fifteen persons were added to the
! church roll at New Providence yesrer-
day, the result of a very interesting
meeting conducted at that church a
short time ago by the Rev. j. L..
Mauzy, of Timber Ridge. There were
about 20 conversions in all.
Roll of honor for Newport Graded
school for 1st month. Grade 1. Those
making an average of So and more:
Ida Clemmer, Bette Brubeck and Erie
George: SO or more, George Hite, Ed
ley P xton, Mary Lucas, Lula Hutch
ems, Hattie Lucas and VIM. McCutch-
en-; so or more, Hattie Craig, Thomas
Smiley, Clinton Hite, Sandy Craig,
Vernon Paxton, Otto Hite, Clyde
Craig, Preston Craig, Mack Brubeck,
Mary Clemmer, Emma Hutchens,
Robert Turk and Pearle Rowe. Aver
age daily attendance of school 37.95.
Number present every day II. Walter
E. Beard is principal of this school.
| We regret to report the death of Mrs
IGeo. r Wiseman, who died on Tues
day, Goth ult., after painful and pro.
lopged illness, which suffering she
bore with great Christian fortitude
She is survived by her husband, two
sons, Ernest and Everett andone daugh
!, ter, Miss Ethel, all of whom have the
sympathy of the entire community ii
this their great bereavement.
, DIR. George and Messrs. Jno. W
. Beard, Berry B. Beard and John Rails
ston betook themselves and their faith
full dogs to the Pisgah Hills for thei
!, Thanksgiving hunt on Friday last ant
| we're very successful indeed, as the
! returned bearing the mortal remain
> of Two old Sir Reynards, who had sur
vived many hard won chase.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-08
Died in Arkansas.

Mrs. g. T. Storey, niece of County
Treasurer j. N. Mcfarland, and wife
of Rev. &. 7. Storey, died last Sunday
at her home In Searcy, Ark, after an
illness dating from 1896. The body
was shipped to Lexington, Va, for in
terment. Mrs. Storey had many
friend3 IN this county and Rockbridge,
who will he grieved to learn of her
demise. Deceased is survived by her
husband and two children. Prof. D.
&. Humphreys, of Lexington. is her
brother. May she rest in peace.