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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-02-02

the trial to the Prison de PEveche, so
called from the fact that it was built
on the site of the palace of the Bishop
of Geneva. Here for the next six
months Luccheni will undergo solitary
confinement in an underground dun
geon. Two days week his food will
consist only of bread and water. At
the end of six months he will be
treated like other criminals, though
with more severity in the event of
misbehavior, or other breaches of the
prison regulations.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-02-02

pressed air will furnish the motive
power.
Motormen who operate these trucks
will have high seat forward, with
double wheel similar to the arrange
ment on cable car for controlling the
power. One wheel will be for steer
ing purposes, and the other will open
or close valve between the air cham
bers and the motor. Although these
trucks will have a carrying capacity of
eight tons and can be run on smooth
pavements as fast as eight miles an
hour, it is asserted that they can be
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-02-02

Autotrucks for use by the New York
Autotruck Company are now being
constructed by the American Wheelock
Engine Company, of Worcester, Mass,
and will soon be seen in the streets of
New York City. Platform trucks for
carrying heavy machinery and trucks
with high boxes for coal, ice or other
commodities will be first used. Com
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-02-02

Under an Iowa law convicts who
become insane during imprisonment
are retained in prison indefinitely.
Recently several of these prisoners,
some of whom had been in prison fif-
teen years after the expiration of their
sentences, were sent to u hospital for
the insane.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-02-02
H0RsELEsS TRUCKS FOR
NEW YoRK's STREETS.
Automobile Vehicles Under Construction Are Designed to
Carry Eight Tons Fast Eight
Miles an Hour.

stopped in their own length. By shut,
ting off the air the wheels are locked
and the truck comes to sudden stand
still. The trucks are built with wide
tires, SO that asphalt or macadam roads
will not be injured by them.
The truck shown in the above illus
tration is made for heavy hauling anG
has been successfully used by the
manufacturers for their own deliveries
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-02-02


vigorous, spiritualized, self-controlled; !;
and those weak, to the point of SER
vile obedience to any stronger will.
Average men are not found among
Shakers. 1t is matter of leading or
being led.
"Women there impress you as in
tellectually stronger than women of
the world. Their equality with men
recognized in all daily life, it has the
effect Of centering their energies and
expanding their self-esteem.
''The Shaker communities are re-
cruited from outside. It has not been
an uncommon instance where father
and mother and children have united
with these people, and oil lived as
brothers and sisters thereafter"
The Shakers do not marry at all,
and never have married. For increase,
they depend solely upon converts from
among the worlds people. These lit
tie Shaker communities, which have
continued for more than 100 years,
and which might seem to be the ideal
life of the new woman, gradually are
fading away. There are no known
evidences that strong men and women
are uniting with them to take the
places of their dying leaders.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-02-02
! FOR Farm AND GARDEN.
Pickle for Eggs.

It is said that the lime pickle used
by dealers who lime eggs is made OF
quart of salt, gallon of fine slaked lime
and five gallons of water. Place the
eggs on the broad end in layers. The
top layer must be at least an inch
under cover. Cover the barrel and
keep in cool place. More lime than
above will cause the mass to harden.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-02-02
Assassin Luccheni.s Prison.

Luccheni, the murderer of the EN-
press Of Austria, now under sentence
of Imprisonment for life-the utmost
penalty allowed by the law of Switzer-
land-was removed on the day after
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-02-02

A prominent doctor holds that arti-
fetal teeth are an evil in those of ad-
vanced years, because they enable
such persons to masticate flesh. When
the teeth fail naturally, it is natures
design that the individual should SUBJ
sist on vegetable diet.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-02-02

The value of the total output of
metals in the United States in 1898
was $752, ,927,047, an increase oven
1897 Of $55. .069. 723.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-02-02

them, the Shaker is sort of Unitarian
Christian with added broad tolerance
for many Buddhistic teachings.
The founder of the order, in ITO,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-02
A FRANK CONFESSION.

4 During the dis cussion of the Amy
bill in Congress last Friday, Rppresen.
tative Rhea, of Kentucky, said he
was tired of the vacillating policy of
the President. Whenever the opposi
tion assumed the temerity to inquire
into the purpose of the President, they
were waved back with the question,
"Do you not have confidence in the
President % frankly confess that |
have not. He represents nothing !
stand for; nothing that entities me to
seat upon this floor.
That is frank confession, but it is
better to have men speak their senti
ments in this manner than to assume
the position of doing and saying things
for the sake of policy.
President Mckinley, it IS charged,
has withheld from Congress his policy
on the great questions of the day, ant
just how he can expect the represen
tatives of the people to sustain hin
when they are ignorant of his posi-
ton, is more than ordinary people cal
comprehend. Mr.. Rhea, however, il
not by himself in declaring that he ha
no confidence in the President. Their
are others.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-02
VALLEY PRESS CLUB.

We see from. several of the daily and
weekly newspapers of the Southwest
that on the 10th of next month, a
Southwest Virginia press club is to be
organized in Roanoke. The agitation
of this subject was started by the
Wytheville Sentinel a few weeks ago
and was so well received that the news
paper men of that section will act
upon it at once and ere another month
passes away press club of Southwest
Virginia will be a fixed institution.
Unlike the Virginia Press Association
which was killed by iIdulging in more
frolic than business, the Southwest
Club will have as its mission the ad-
vancement of the Southwest section
of Virginia.
Now, in view of the fact that our
brethren of the Southwest are going
to get together as indicated, why not,
organize Valley Press Club. This
section of Virginia has in it large
number of newspapers, the editors of
which, if organized, could advance
the interests of the Valley ten fold.
There is not a newspaper man in the
entireValley who would refuse to take
part. The meetings could be held
quarterly or semi-annually in first one
town and then another, and thus not
only, ha a hon off 10 fhn yrnfoccinr h.,%
to the towns and counties. Stanton
of course would like to entertain the
Club, and the SPECTATOR would re-
joice to see it organized here, but it
will not be contrary and will attend
wherever held.
To further explain the question and
to allay the feelings of those who may
think that such an organization will
injure the Virginia Press Association,
we will say that it will prove beneficial.
The Southwest Club, the Valley Club
and then possibly the Eastern Virgin
ia Club, can hold their meetings Sep
arately and then once a year come
together in one great meeting. In the
Valley we could have such papers as
the News and Gazette, of Rock bridge:
Free Press, Spirit of the Valley and
Register, of Harrisonburg Herald,
Bridgewater; the News and the Cou-
rier, of Page; Herald, Woodstock;
Evening Star and News-Item, Win
chester; Herald, Waynesboro; Review,
Clifton Forge; Recorder, Highland;
SPECTATOR, News and Argus, Staun-
ton; Sentinel, Covington; Sentinel and
Register, Front Royal; Press and Val
ley, New Market; News, Strasburg,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-02

Banner, Buchanan; Courier, Berryvile,
and many others we cannot at present
recall. 1t would not be bad idea to
take in several other newspapers that
do not come within the lines of the
Valley and which neither belong to the
Southwest or the East. We trust our
brethren of the quill will make their
wishes known in this matter at once,
so that we can effect the organization
and keep pace with our brethren of
the Southwest. Marked copies of all
papers not on our exchange list, who
may comment on this subject will be
gladly received and noted by the
SPECTATOR. Such an organization
will have much influence and great
good will result from it if properly
managed.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-02
Virginia and West Virginia.

The steamship City of Paris sailed
from Newport News for New York.
The two Democratic factions Of
Shenandoah county have narmonlzed
Fred Lampeer, aged forty years, fell
dead February q, in Norfolk.
DR.. Joseph E. Broadwater and Saw
age Copes, both prominent citizens of
Accomac county, died last week.
Fredericksburg will vote on the
question of building and operating
an electric light plant.
Henry J. Nevett. aged fifty three
years, a clerk in the Treasury Depart
ment, died in Alexandria, February
27.
The West Virginia and Pittsburg
Railroad is to be extended from Cam
den on-Gauley to Cherry, w. Va, a
distance of nine miles.
Mr.. Charles B. Rouss, of New Y DIRK
has contributed 81, 600 to aid the needy
poor at Winchester.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-02
OTHER CANDIDATES.

The following gentlemen have an
nounced their candidacy for the fol-
lowing offices: W. A. Crawford. Su
pervisor for Beverly Manor district; Il
M. Spencer, Supervisor of Beverly
Manor distict; W. H. Moorman, Com
missioner of Revenue for Middle Riv-
er district; l. F. Hoover, Commission
er of Revenue for Pastures district;
W. l.. Mowry. for Commissioner of
Revenue for South River district; G..
w. Swink, for Commissioner of Reve-
nue. for North River district; J. Frank
Hanger, Road Commissioner for Bev-
erly Manor district. These gentlemen
are well known throughout the coun-
ty, and have made good officers in the
past. They stand subject to the
primary.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-02
REVEALED BY DEATH.
Is the Whereabouts of AbscOnding
LexinutOn Bank Cashier Fiqqat.

Lexington, Va, Feb. 2S.-Charles
Miles Figgat, who left here on the 14th
day of February, 1895, died on Febru-
airy 1st, 1899, at Lockett, Colorado.
Figgat for a number of years was the
trusted cashier of the Bank of Lex
ington, and when he left here great
sensation was created, as he had
hardly gotten fifty miles from town
when the fact became known that he
had wrecked the bank, of which he
was cashier, having robbed that in
stitution of $3.50, 900. The day after
his departure the doors of the bank
remained closed and its affairs were
placed in charge of Judge James K.
Edm0ndson, who in time paid the
depositors about 10 per cent. Of their
loss. Robert K. Goodwin, who was the
teller in this bank, was afterwards
convicted and sent to the penitentiary
for four years, but was pardoned by
Governor Tyler several months ago.
The particulars of his death, and
how it became known in this country,
were contained in a letter received
from J. w. Willis, of Lockett, Col.
with whom Figgat boarded. Mr..
Willis says that he is farmer and a
commissioner of the revenue, and that
f'iggat came to his house in May, 1895,
to obtain board, which was given him !;
that he boarded with him while and
then left and boarded at a hotel.
After short lapse of time. Willis says,
Figgat returned to his house and there
remained until his death.
The letter, continuing, says that
Figgat paid S. so per week board and
paid it promptly, and at his death only
$2S was found in his possession. Mr.
Willis says that he was quick on fig
ures and aided him in keeping his
books He was only sick few days,
and death was brought CD by heart
disease A prayer book was found in
his room and on the fly leaf was writ
ten: "Charles Miles" Below this
was, Address J. H. Fl. Figgat, Fin
castle, Va"
A letter was Immediately sent to the
address given, but ]. H. Fl. Figgat.
who was a well known lawyer and a
brother of G. M. Figgat, died on the
second Sunday in April, 1895. and the
letter was turned over to his admin
istrator, Turner Mcdowell, the deputy
clerk of Botetourt, who, together with
DR.. 1. r. Goodwin, of Fincastle, car
ried on correspondence with MI.
Willis, and thereby fully convinced
themselves of the identity of the
deceased.
The $2S found was used in defraylng
the funeral expenses, though a con
siderable amount was added thereto by
his many new friends in Lockett, and
a decent burial WAS accorded the alb
sconding cashier. 1t is said he made
friends with everybody and was highly
esteemed. No attempt will be made
to bring his body to Virginia.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-02
AN UNKIND CUT.

At the banquet given in Washington
last Wednesday evening by the Vir-
ginia Democratic Association, Mr.. R,
N. Harper, the president of said Asso.
citation, delivered the address of wei.
come. He gave brief history of the
work done by the Association since
it's organization and coming down to
the last election, he said:
NOW, in the last Congressional cleo
ton we centered our guns on one dis
trict, the Tenth, and gave notice pub
licly that what we would do with the
Republicans there would be a plenty
| am not aware of what they thought
of our efforts, but do know the re-
suit. The district is now represented
by Republican, but Democrat will
draw the salary in the Fifty-sixth
Congress.
We do not know whether these re
marks of President Harper created
any enthusiasm, nor can we inform our
readers On that point, but there is one
thing we do know. and that is he made
a very unkind cut at Judge Quarles
when he said "a Democrat will draw
the salary in the Fifty Congress. -
Mr.. Harper should have said a Demo-
GRAFT was elected in the Tenth by a
rousing majority, or that a Democrat
will represent that district in the
Fifty-sixth Congress, and not simply
that "a Democrat will draw the sala-
ry" If the people in this district
thought that Judge Quarles aspired
to seat in Congress only for the sal
airy attachment, he would not have
had corporal guard to support him.
We all want to see the Judge get his
salary, but we want to see him present
on other days as well as that day when
members of Congress are called upon
to sign the pay roll.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-02
A. E. HARNESBERGER, PROPRIETOR
Staunt0n. VIRGINIA.

| CoMMMIISISSIONERs, SALE OF yALpA.
L. DIE KEAL ESTATE.-Pursuant IT,
" " usu,ee OF tne Circuit Court of Augusfa
chancerv cause of VIM. x. SmiIsv "a sns
wife VS.. E. q. Thomas, &C.. nendinos i9
said court. the undersigned speciai CO.., -
mlsSloners, will offer for sale AT nnbIie
aucllon, In front of the county court hnnsS
IN Staunton. Va, lous<
Saturday. April 1st. 1899, at INN
the following described real estate thu.
certain tract of land near the VILLAGE as
Newport, in Augusta county. of wbioh
jacob Lucas died seized, containina "a
acres, l rood and 20 poles, more or 7oss
pelng the same land upon which .Iobn n
Lucas now resides. -.
Terms of Sale-One- fourth cash In bor,
and the balance in three equal instalments
evidenced by the bonds of the purchaser
Win good personal security, PAYABLE in
one, Two and three years from day of sale
WITH interest from date, the title of the
'aiio 10 De retained as ultimate security.
,.a r. E. R. NELSON.
A. T.. BRAXTON.
JOS. A. GLASGOW.
Special Commissioners
cierk's once Of the Circuit Court of Ausus.
aIol esa1d do certify that Jos A GlaseoW.ha
executeo the bond required by decree ~
SAFE IN the chencery cause Of VIM x Smilev
anu VIE VS.. =. g. Thomas &C., now pendinS
po Given under 6I my hand this asth day or
mar ID. JOS. B. WOODWARD. Clerk.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-02
Reduced Rates to WinchC ster, Va,

On account of the Virginia Annual
Conference of the United Brethren
Church, March 18th and Goth, 1898, the
Southern Railway willsell tickets from
Manassas, Strasburg, Front Royal,
Harrisonburg and intermediate sta
lions to Winchester and return at
greatly reduced rates. Tickets on sale
March 18th to 10th, inclusive, final
limit returning March %, 1899.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-02

The celebration of Washington S
birthday in Washington by the VIr-
ginia Democratic Association. was an
event that will long be remembered
Senator Daniel and Mr.. Bryan in thell
speeches acquitted themselves with
much credit, but this was no more
than was to be expected from these
two GREAT statesmen
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-02
COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE.

hereby announce myself candidate fol
re- election to the Office of COMMISSIONER OF
THE REVENUE for South River District
subject to the Democratic Primary to BIT
held April eth, 1899.
have not forgotten the favors hereto
fore shown me by the people of my own
district. and of the whole county, and if
possible, your support will be more appre
ciated now than ever before. If elected ]
will endeayor to discharge the duties of the
office to your satisfaction.
Very Respectfully.
f-23 tdp. WI, MOWRY.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-02

Tie Washington Post On Saturday
healed the weekly reports of Dun and
Bra dstreet with these words: "Too
Much Prosperity" That is carrying
the thing a little too far. The time
will hardly ever come when such an
expression will be in order.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-02

Grover Cleveland is to make speech
in New York on the End OF next
mon tn, but the subject upon which ne
will crate has not been announced. Ii
he will pardon us we would suggest
that he take the following text: How
7 wrecked the Democratic party"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-02
500 Reward 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleas.
ed to learn that there is at least one
dreaded diseasethat sciencehas been able
to cure in all it's stages, and that is Ca
tarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only
positive cure known to the medical fra
ternity. Catarrh being constitutional
disease, requires constitutional treat
ment. Hall s Catarrh Cure is taken IN
ternaIly, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system,
thereby destroyingthe foundation of the
disease, and giving the patient strength
by building up the constitution and as
sisting nature in doing it's work. The
proprletors have so muchfaith in it's Gu
rative powers, that they offer One Hun
bred Dollars for any case that it fails to
cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address +. J. CHENEY $50.
Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
IIall,c Family pills cra tho hact
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-02

Dewey cabled for the Oregon and OF
course he will get it. If the old fellow
were to order the Capitol removed to
San Francisco so as to be in the centre
of the United States of America or any
other old country we may care to pick
up. there would be some to favor such
an undertaking.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-02

If Mr.. johnson, of Indiana, had the
opportunity to make a few more
speeches he would come pretty near
kicking himself out of the Republican
party. AS it is we do not expect he
will yell himself hoarse next year tor
McKinley's denomination.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-02

In several States of the Union legls
latures have had their entire time
taken up by balloting for a Senator,
and not a single law of any conse'
ouence has been enacted for the bene-
fit of the people. is this not sufficient
to force change and let the people
vote for the Senators direct?
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-02
TO THE VOTERS OF AUGUSTA COUN
TY AND CITY OF STATINTON.

beg leave to announce my candidacy
for collection to to the Office of SHERIFF of
Augusta County and City of Staunton, to
which office you have heretofore twice
elected me. My candidacy is subject to the
Democratic Primary to be held April 9Th,
1899, and should l be elected, promise a
faithful discharge of the duties of the office
to the best of my ability
Thanking you for the support you have
heretofore given me, and soliciting con-
tinuance of your favor, am
Very Res pectfully.
FL tdp N. C. WATTS.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-02
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-02

hereby announce myself candidate for
II re election to the office of Commission
er OF the Revenue for Pastures District
subject to the Democratic Primary on the
8th of April. Thankful for past patron
age; solicit continuance of the same and
if elected promise faithful discharge of
the duties of the Office. Respectfully,
mar tdp l. F. HOOVER,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-02

TO the Voters of Beverly Manor District.
L At the urgent solicitation of many
friends beg leave to announce my can.
d1dacy for election to tee office of Supervi-
sor for Beverly Manor Magisterial Dis
trict, subject to the Democratic Primary
to be held April g., 1899, and if elected /
promise that same vigilant care over the
finances of the county and district that has
heretofore charactered my record.
Very respectfully,
mar 2tdp W. A. CRAWFORD.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-02

TO the voters of Augusta county: I bee
leave to announce myself candi-
date for reelection to the Office of Commits.
sloner of the Revenue for Riverheads Dis.
trict, subject to the decision of the Demo
cratic primary to be held on April 9Th, 1899
If elected pledge myself to discharge the
duties of the Office as have endeavored to
do heretofore, faithfully and impartially to
the best of my ability.
Respectfully.
feb 23tde r. FRANK LAREW.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-02
Tinware
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tgallon covered Buckets SC.
10 quart Water Buckets &c.
III quart Galvanized Iron Bucket 12c,
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12x18 Sheet Iron Stove Pans at 12c.
gallon Coffee Pots 1Oc.
Large size Galvanized Washbasins 1oc
Nlckle plated Tea Spoons at 1Oc.
Tickle plated Table Spoons at zoe,
Cast Steel Knives and Forks 35c. worth
SOC.
Large size Japanned Coal Semitic 15c.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-02
ITO the Voters of Beverly Manor Distri

ITO the Voters of Beverly Manor District
Il hereby announce myself a can
didate for re ection to the office of Supervi-
SCR of Augusta county for Beverly Manor
District, subject to the Democratic primary
to be held on April 8, 1899. l highly APP
preciate your cordial support in the past
deavor to continue to ill the Office to your
satisfaction, as l have heretofore aimed to
do. Respectfully,
MARI tdp H. NJ. SPENCER.