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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-22
A NEW FAD FOR coN6REssMEN.
Representative SibIey Starts the Au-
tOmobile Habit in Washington.

Representative Sibley, Of Pennsyl
vania, will be responsible for starting
the automobile habit among the states.
men al Washington. Tom Johnson,
of Ohio, and Jerry Simpson, OF Kansas,
were responsible for the bicycle craze
among Representatives aud Senators
some years ago. Until they set the
example it had been regarded as
beneath the dignity Of the nations
law-givers to straddle a wheel, though
they were recognized experts in strad-
ding different questions. But after
johnson, who was round and fat, with
curly. light hair, and Simpson, who
was iank and urgainly, and reported
to be sockless, appeared few times
on the avenue. wheeling at railroad
speed to and from the Capitol. without
attracting curious crowd, it was con-
cluded by other mem bers of the House
that they might make the venture.
Soon the use of the wheel became gen.
eral among members, and finally
Speaker Reed took up with it. After
Reed took to the wheel without loss of
prestige, senators began to consider
the matter, and finally a number of
them became great bicyclists.
Among those who can afford the ex-
pense the automobile is apt to take the
place of both bicycle and carriage,
since some one has set the example.
Sibley has reputation as lover of
horses. On Sibley's arrival here a few
days ago he appeared. not behind a
pair of fast trotters, but in low-built
vehicle, and not the sign of horse to
give it character. They have become
reconciled to him now, and be Will
probably soon have many imitators
among congressman. who are already
beginning to envy the ease with which
be shoots about from one department
to another, to and from the Capitol,
and all about town.-Philadelphia
Evening Telegraph.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-22
Important Revenue Decision.

Since the first of December there
have been two important changes in
the internal revenue decisions. The
first was made December 1, and pro-
vides that "In all cases where a docu-
mentary stamp of the denomination of
ten cents or any larger denomination
shall be used for any tax imposed by
the act of June 13, 1898, the person
using or affixing the same, shall, in ad-
dition to writing or stamping thereon
with ink the initials of his name and
the date when affixed, mutiIate said
stamp by cutting three parallel incis-
ions lengthwise through the stamp,
beginning not more than one.fourth of
an inch from one end thereof, and ex-
tending to within one-fourth of an
inch of the other end.'' All stamps
under 10 cents are to be Cancelled as
heretofore.
The other decision relates to the tax
on notes and bonds and reverses all
former decisions. The Commissioner
now holds that promissory note shall
bear the same stamp, no matter wheth-
er it is under seal or not, which is two
cents for each $10O of face value or
fraction thereof.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-22
A PATRIOTIC FARMER.
He Sends So to Support the Department
of Agriculture.

OF Agriculture.
A farmer of Botetourt county, who
is deeply impressed with the value OF
the Department of Agriculture to the
farmers of the State, wrote to Com
missioner Koiner yesterday, enclosing
50 to be used,in defraying the expenses
of the department. The writer warm
ly complimented the character and the
value Of the work being done.
That the farmers all over the State
are manifesting deep interest in the
Department of Agriculture is shown
by the many letters which the Commis-
sioner receives every day from ell Sec
tions of Virginia. These communica-
lions from farmers indicate that the
agriculturists realize the Importance
of the Department of Agriculture, and
the value of the work that il could ac-
complish if placed on a footing to do
so.
During the past few weeks a thou
sand or more Of these letters have been
received. The need of funds by the
department is the only drawback that
prevents the prosecution of work along
the most practical lines.
Within the past few days MIR. kolner
has inquiries concerning Virginia
lands from persons in Kentucky, Ohio,
New York, Massachusetts, Maine,
Georgia and Texas-Richmond Dis
patch.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-22
NO FEDERAL OFFICEHOLDERS.
President Mckinley Opposed to Them as
Delegates to Convention.

No Federal oficeholder will go to the
next Republican National Convention,
if President Mckinley has his way
about it. He has made it known to
prominent Republicans that all Fed
eral oficeholders should remain at
work and not give any grounds for the
scandal which attended some former
conventions at which a large percen-
tage of the delegates were Federal Of
ficehOlders.
Republicans in New York who were
discussing the latest views of the
President seem delighted that such a
stand had been taken. They recalled
that as early as six months ago C0llec-
tor George R. Bidwell, Of the port OF
New York. advocated such an idea.
Mr.. Bidwell expressed his views on bis
visits to Washington. 1t was recalled
also that at the Minneapolis Conven-
tion, in 1892, nearly 70 per cent. Of the
delegates were Federal officeholders.
President McKinley's views in the
matter are highly commended by Re-
publicans who went over the conven-
tions for the last twenty-five years,
which nominated Grant twice, General
Hayes, General Garfield, James G..
Blaine and General Harrison. The
great force of Federal of1iceholders at
those conventions amounted almost to
a public scandal. President Mckinley
is determined that such occurrences
should be avoided in the future. He
will order that all Federal officeholders
shall remain at work instead of at
tending National Conventions.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-22
Are the Finances Of Virgilia at
the Present Time.
LARGE BALANCE ON HAND
The Figures from Treasurer Har-
mans Report Show $605, ,942
Against $236,88I for the Pre-
vi0us Year.

Thesnnua1report of A. W. Harman,
Jr., Treasurer of Virginia, has been
made public. It covers the fiscal year
ended September 80, 1899. Compari
son of figures from the principal table,
marked Statement A, showing the ac-
count of the Treasurer with the Com
monwealth, with the exhibit made in
the same table for the previous fiscal
year, develops some interesting facts.
For the year just ended, there is a
total balance to the credit of2the State
of $605, ,942.45, es compared with bal
ance of 1926 6,881.73, for the previous
year, showing an increase of S369, ,060.72.
The large increase in the balance,
considered in itself, would be cause for
congratulation, but to arrive at a just
estimate of the financial condition of
the State, the following statement of
facts made in the Auditors Office must
be borne in mind
First. Nearly 100000, the approx
mate cost of a session of the Legisla-
ture, was an offset against the smaller
balance for 1888. No session of the
Legislature occurring or being charg-
able to the account of the last fiscal
year, the balance is increased by the
amount of the cost of session of the
Assembly.
Second. Nearly $3.50, 900 of the bal
ance resulted from operation of the
delinquent tax laws, the fund from
this source covering redemptions for
several years past, so that the amount
is not a criterion by which to gauge
the average revenue from this source.
Third. The revenue from the collat-
eral Inheritance tax, which amou nted
to s14,269.22, against $67, ,156.42 for
this year. was swelled abnormally by
receipts from the Ginter estate and
from the estate of one other wealthy
Virginian. The average yearly income
from this source is estimated at about
$4,000.
These are few of the principal con-
siderations to be taken into account in
connection with the figures in the
Treasurer's report. Reduction of
criminal expenses is also a considera-
tion.
The indications of substantial i'm
provement In conditions in the State,
it was pointed out in the Auditors
office, were the figures showing in
creased receipts from taxes on banks,
insurance companies, railroads and
charter fees. the increase indicating
greater activity in the commercial
pursuits.
The opinion was expressed that the
State finances are in healthy state,
and that only injudicious action on the
part of tho Legislature would prevent
the meeting of the increased interest
of $50, 900 per annum on the State
debt, after July 1, 1901, without en-
barrassment.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-22
Bridqewater Brleflets.

E. Smith Dinkel went to Staunton
Tuesday afternoon.
DR.. J. D. Bucher spent several days
in Staunton on business this week.
DR.. George Robson, of Messy Creek'
returned from a visit to Highland
county this week.
James Ker. Jr.. the e. y y. Passen-
ger and Ticket agent at Staunton, was
in town yesterday.
Mrs. Annie Caracofe, widow OF the
late Jackson Caracofe, died from can
Ger at her residence, near Sangersvllle,
on Tuesday morning, aged about ~
years.
A series of meetings has been con-
Quoted for three weeks by Rev. ID. q.
Flory at Summit Church, two miles
southeast of MilnesYille. The meeting
closed on Wednesday night. There
were twenty additions to the church.
The Herald.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-22
Released from the Hospital.

Mrs. Lizzie Miller Ellis, who poison.
ed her baby daughter at the Windsor,
in Richmond, early last summer, and
who was adjudged to be insane, was
discharged as cured from the Eastern
State Hospital at Williamsburg, by
Superintendent Foster, last week. She
left for Newport News with her broth
er in-law, Banks Clements, and Joined
her mother at that point. While at the
hospital, Mrs. Ellis proved a model
patient and very favorably impressed
all the attendants, although they did
not believe her insane, all of which
goes to prove that our insane hospi-
tails should be closed to the criminal
classes. Too many criminals are ad-
judged insane and sent to the hospitals
these days, which robs justice of it's
and closes the doors of these
institutions to the truly deserving.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-22

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of girls and women It strengthens the
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able benefit in case of prolapsus. For
the young girl entering womanhood,
for the bride, the wife and mother,
for those passing through the "turn
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the girl to be wife, and the wife to be
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pains, aches and Irregularities of women.
1t is temperance cure-no alcohol
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medicine dealers, who do not try to
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Mrs. A. F. crenshaw, of Panasoffkee, Sumter
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After consulting you about my case took your
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For stubborn bowels, lazy liver and
biliousness, nothing is as good as DR..
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. They are
pleasant in fact as well as name-no
gripping.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-22

UIRGINIA:-In the circnit court of Au-
gusta county, the 9th day of No
vember, 1899.
Charles H. Stone, 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 $500, with inter-
est on $400 part thereof from February 10,
1899, and on $l00 residue thereof from Feb
ruary IL, 1899, together with the charges of
protest, amounting to SIS, and 10 per cent
| attorneys fee, due by FIVE protested nego-
table notes of $1O0 each, and for that pur-
pose to attach the following as the proper
| ty of said defendant, 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 we'll as any other
property or debts belonging or due to said
defendant.
And it appearing by affidavit filed that
the defendant, The Warwick Manufae-
turing Company, is a nonresident 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 its interest in this suit.
| Teste,
JOS. B. WOODWARD, Clerk.
Patrick q Gordon, p.q. dec Sat
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-22
CoMMlss1oNTE4Rs,,sSn T4s,Sn3aI 3TFISa, Sa noo 70 1900
Landes, W. H., Rec'r. etc.

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" Staunton, Va, Dec. u, 1899.
Landes, W. H., Rec'r. etc.
VS..
Sheffey's Heirs, H. W., etc.
All persons interested in the above
styled chancerY cause will Take Notice,
that in pursuance of decree of the Court
of Hastings for the city of Staunton, en-
tered in said cause on Dec. 8. 1899, l shall
at my Office in Stanton, Va, on
Saturday, January 18th, 1900,
proceed to take. state and settle the follow
ing accounts:
/. Of the vendors lien bonds secured in
the deed from Joseph Woodward and wife
to Hugh W. Sheffey, dated January 20,
1874, conveying the real estate in the pro-
ceedings in this cause mentioned; the num-
ber, amounts and prloritles of said bonds.
and what payments, if any, have been
made thereon.
End. The fee simple and annual rental
value of the property on which said ven
doris lein was retained.
3rd. The liens, including unpaid taxes,
binding said real estate in the order OF
their priority.
4th. Any other matters deemed peril
nent, etc.
R. e. R. NELSON,
Commissioner in Chancery.
Patrick & Gordon, p.q.
dec l5-4t
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-22
Christmas Holiday Rates.

For the above occasion the Southern
Railway will sell tickets at rate of one
and one third fares for the round trip
to points South. Tickets on gale De-
cember 22nd to 26th inclusive, also
December 3Oth, 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-
airy 4, 1900.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-22

On account of the annual meeting of
the Southern Educational Association
at Memphis, Tenn, on December 9th,
10Th. 1899, the Southern Railway
will sell tickets to Memphis, Tenn. and
return at rate of one first class fare
for the round-trip. plus two dollars
(2.OO), membership fee. Tickets to be
sold December oath, 25th, final limit
] anuary 9Th, 1900.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-22

Every Day Affords New Proofs of
the peculiar effects of Pain Killer. In
cases where a disordered condition of
the stomach, liver and bowels is COM
bined with great debility, nervous
weakness, and intense melancholy, its
effects are most beneficial and won
derful. 1t should be kept by every
family. Avoid substitutes, there is
but one Pain-KilIer, Perry Davis.
Price Csc. and SOC.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-22
Couldn't Stand ProsperitY.

Little Turkey-Mamma, where has
papa gone? He seemed so happy be
cause he was being fed so much and
80 we'll taken care of.
Mrs. Turkey-Your papa lost his
head, like many others who receive un'
expected attention.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-22
OFFICE SEEKIN'
C. Conway Baker Sings PIaIntiveIy Of
His Disappointment.

Mr.. C. Conway Baker, of MOntrOss,
Westmoreland county, came to Rich
mond at the opening Of the Legislature
with his eye on committee clerkship
says the Richmond Times. But that
was as near as he ever got to the -
tion. Mr.. Baker was disappointed,
and in the gloom which surrounded
him in the hour of defeat Of his man
for the clerkship of the House, be broke
into poetry. 1t is a clever production,
and is as follows:
OFFICE sEEKIN'; OR, HoMEwARD
BOUND.
I've been down here a.lookin' for II
cierkship. don't you know.
And we missed it, sure as preachin' /,
and now I've got to 60.
The boys are gay, good fellows, and the
girls APE pretty things,
ButI missed the combinations and
failed to hit the rings;
So my pockets like feather, and my
hearts borne down by sorrow.
I missed the combinations, and Pm
going home tomorrow.
NY heart is free from venom and my
spirit holds no ire;
I just gambled on the loser, and fail
ed to pull the wire
That would have rung the right bell.
and SO missed the elevator.
To official preferment L IN mighty
small potato,
But I'm like Mark Tapley, ''iolly," and
grief will not borrow,
Though I've missed the combination,
and I'm going home tomorrow.
Two nights I stood in Murphy's, e'er
that blasted caucus met;
That there was some log-ro.lin', your
life you well may bet.
There was Bigger, G0Och and Boykin
and that hustler, Billy Mann,
And fellow they call Lovin', with
a secondary han.
And when the caucus caucussed, l
cussed, and there was sorrow;
For I'd missed the combination, and
I'm gOin' home to morrow.
Well, 1 hope this Legislature may get
along 0. K,
Though I feel that they'd do better
if was here to stay.
Justice John may keep 'em steady; /.
trust In God he will;
But I'm sailin' up Salt river, an
won't engross bill.
/ I'm an Office seeker busted, and some
cash I've got to borrow,
For Imissed the combination, and I'm
g0in home to morrow.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-22

The committee having in hand the
matter Of Senator Shand's admission
to the Democratic Legislative caucus
has postponed consideration of the ap-
plication until January 9. Both sides
are understood to be agreeable to the
p0stponement.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-22
Holiday Rates.

Christmas and New Year holiday ex-
cursion tickets to Richmond and Wash
ington, and all points on Norfolk and
Weste rn Railway. Tickets on sale De-
cember % to 25, and Dec. 80 to Jan, 1,
good for return passage until Jan. 4,
1900. W. B. Bevill, General P Passenger
Agent, Roanoke, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-22
TWO hundred bushels
L of Potatoes remove

i of Potatoes remove
eighty pounds of actual" Pot
ash from the soil. One thou
sand pounds of a fertilizer con-
tanning 80 actual" Potash
will supply just the amount
needed. If there is a de-
ficiency of Potash, there will be
a falling-off in the crop.
We have some valuable
books telling about compost
ton, use and value of fertilizers
for various crops. They are
sent free.
GERMAN KALI WORKS,
90 Nassau ST., New York.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-22

NJ. L. Hoshour, young man Of
Woodstock, dropped dead while butch.
ering last week.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-22

on Of wolnanly
/. This instruc-
N should begin
early. If a girl
enters woman
hood free from
the ailments
, that usually
beset her at
lthi S period,
she will pos
|. sess the great
/ st of all
Z
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-22

A favorite subject of great painters Is
mother instructing daughter in music
giving the early lessons. Mothers nat
urally want their daughters to be accom-
plished musicians. It helps them along
in a social way. But the most important
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-22
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
nMuuiiiiiiikMIiiM
CCG0CGC0cG
l Beg To Announce

To my many friends and the public
generally that have bought out the
shoe and trunk business of 9. G. Berry,
81 West Main Street, and that l will
continue to conduct the same in the
most approved manner. shall carry
a complete stock of Boots. Shoes and
Trunks, which will be sold at Bargain
Prices. To those who know me and
have had business dealings with me it
is unnecessary to say that the greatest
pains will be taken to please my GUS
toners.
By strict attention to business, by
courteous attention and honest deal
ing, hope to hold the custom of my
predecessor and to gain and hold my
full share of the city and the county's
trade.
Remember shall keep everything
the trade demands in Shoes. Boots and
Trunks. Your patronage is solicited.
Respectfully,
A.LEE KNOWLES,
21 West Main Street.
CCcCoGCCCCCCC
Shoes Bought of Me
Will be Shined Free.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-26
Lexington Per.onnl..

LEXINGTON. Va. February 5-(Spe-
cial )-Col0nel a + Huf0rd. OF Richmond
was the guest Of Colonel J ID. II. n 0cs
during the past week.
Mrs Frank T. Rhodes is visiting her
daughter. Mrs n. IT. Kern. OF Baltimore
Miss Lorena Finkhouser. OF Frederick
county. Is tire guest OF tlrs. +. u Funk
houser
Mr.. william L. Granger. Of Richmond,
Is the guest Of his father. esquire" W.
l.. Granger.
Mrs. Frank r. Glasgow md Miss Nellie
Glasgow are visiting friends in Raleigh,
n. @.
Hon. Arch Withrow. 81 Bath county.
spent several days here during the past
week. His progress about the streets
was very slow on account OF his many
friends besiesing him az every foOtstep.
Miss sallie Hamilton. ~ sfee'es Ia
vern. Augusta county. IS the guest of
Mrs David C.. Humphreys
Miss Belle Webb. who has been spend
ing some time with her grandmother.
Mrs Anna Paxton. has returned 20 her
home. az Columbia. Tenn.
Mr Herman Do Young has returned
from a trip North 20 New York and Bali
tlmore.
Mr.. and Mrs william A. Irvine have
been summoned 90 Charlottesville by the
serious Illness OF SIR. Charles W. Irvine.
Mr. lryiue's father
Mrs H. W jenkins IS visiting relatives
/ IN Winchester
Mr Herbert Charlton. who has been
living in Pittsburg Tor the past year, is
here on a visit t0 bis parents. Mr.. and
Mrs a. Charlton
Miss Minnie Crawford is visiting friends
an Roanoke
Nessrs Howard p Armentrout. Car
roll O. Bare. Of Flumen and Luther Kirk
/ patrick. ~ Alone. viii leave in Few
days f0r Missouri. where they Will make
F their future home.
Mrs. J. s. craig. ~ Goshen. who has
+ been visiting IN Warrenton. has returned
/ 90 her home.
f Mr.. ". II. Shirley. OF Buena Vista. has
/ been elected t0 fl fhe vacancy caused
/ in the city Council by the death ~ O.. r.
\ Rhodes lie was also made President OF
f the body
Mt j. r. RaudeHbush, ~ salem Va.
has been IN Blena Vista during the past
week
Captain ]. ". Waddy Of Buena Vista
Is in Richmond visiting his daughter
I Mrs Massie who o. quite lL
Mr. r. l.. GilkersOn. ~ Buena Vista
has returned from "a V.-t % relatives Ia
[ Culpeper
Mr.. ". n seay. ~ Buena Vista. Is In
I Richmond. where be IS with his youngest
son. Homer. who was operated upon fOi
. appendicitis.