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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-07
How to Dodge Lightning.

The recent disaster at CharlOtten-
burg, Germany. in which two persons
were killed by lightning and nearly
fifty people were seriously!injured, has
induced the eminent scientist, Prof.
Kremser, of the Berlin Meteorological
Institute, to give the public through
the press a number of precautionary
measures to take during thunder
storm. The professor says:
THE lightning, as is we'll known,
strikes high points. 1t is, therefore,
important that we keep away from
anything that rises above the ground,
such as trees masts, walls and fences.
All wires of iron and steel are danger
GUS, not simply because they are metal
ic, but because they are excellent con
ductors of the electric fluid. Even on
an open field the erect human body is
an easy attraction for the lightning
The most sensible thing to do there
fore, is to stretch at full length on the
ground at the peril of receiving a
thorough drepching. 1t is. however,
better to he on terra firma than on
water, as the water attracts the light
ming more easily than the dry land.
Since most people seek protection in
| doors-which is not always The best
place-let them keep away from the
chandeliers, and especially from the
hearth. Chimney fues are the best
lightning conductors. One OF the
greatest mistakes made during thun-
der storms is to close all the windows.
Only those windows should be closed
through which she rain is blown, as
the lightning follows the rain and wind
Windows On the opposite side can be
safely left open. AS most of the vic
Tins of lightning are not burned, bu1
succumb to sort of paralysis to the
nervous system, it is important not te
give up hope when person is struck
but to call at once a physician, whit
can apply effective restordtives.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-07
Results of McKinIeyism and Hannaism.

( During the past month the prices of
beef and other meats have been adj
vanced from to cents pound by a
combination of Western packers.
There is no pretense that beef is scare
er or that it costs more to make it. 1t
is admitted that the price is raised az
bitrarilv in order to make good to the
trust its temporary losses incurred in
establishing meat monopoly in Eng
land.
Meanwhile trusts continue to multi
ply in all the other necessaries of life.
Within the past two weeks there were
organized:
A Cotton Goods Trust,
An Ice Trust,
A Hide and Leather Trust,
An Asphalt Trust.
These simply supplement the hun
dreds of other Trusts and Monopolies
formed during the present year, seek
ing to control the production and fix
the prices of nearly every article of
general use. The latest combinations
cover:
The food we eat,
The clothing we wear,
The shoes for our feet,
The ice required for health and CON-
fort,
The modern pavements for our
streets.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-07
sTAUNToN SPECTATOR AND vINDICAI OR.
virginia News.

This years grape crop in Albemarle
county is said to be very fine one.
Capt. E. B. Gere died at his farm in
Fauquier county, aged 60 years.
The Talbot Machine Works, in
Richmond, have been sold to the V1r-
ginia Machine Company for $8O,QCO.
State Democratic headquarters will
probably be opened in Richmond the
latter part of September.
The State Liquor League has been
called to meetin Richmond September
IL, in annual convention.
Because white longshoremen would
not join the negro union at Newport
News, the negroes went on a strike.
Work has been commenced at the
Newport News shipyard on two large
ships for the Pacific Mail Steamship
Company.
1t is stated that Attorney General
Montague will accept ex Senator
| Blackburn's invitation to stump Ken
lucky for Goebel.
The City Council of Winchester has
reduced the malt liquor license from
$500 to 800 in order that cold stor-
age and ice manufacturing plant may
locate there.
The Republicans of Halifax county
have nominated two colored men
for the House of Delegates in opposi
ton to the Democratic candidates.
The corner stone of the Confederate
monument was laid at Parksley, Ac
comac county, with Masonic ceremo
MES. R. T. w. Duke, Grand Master
of Virginia. delivered an address.
i Apples are selling at ten cents /;
bushel in some parts of Page county
AS there is bsolutely no sale for ordi
nary apples, the fruit can be used onl,
by making it into brandy. 1t is Ger
tain that there will be as many as TWEEN
ty brandy distilleries in operation il
that county this year.
: The eiectment case of Henry G. King
J age inst Joshua Justus and man,
| others has commenced in the U. s
/ Circuit Court at Abingdon, and will
occupy month or more. The case in
| - olo
ty, Va, and in West Virginia ant
} Kent ucky. being the Robert Morri
+ grants of 1895, and excites much in
J terest.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-07
PILES! PILES! PILES!

DIR. Williams Indian Pile Ointment
will cure Blind, Bleeding, liberated
and Itching Piles. 1t absorbs the tu
mors, allays the itching as once, acts
as a poultice, gives instant relief. DR.
Williams Indian Pile Ointment is
prepared only for piles and itching OF
the private parts. and nothing else.
Every box is guaranteed. Sold by
druggists, sent by mail, for SOC and 81
per box. Williams Mfg Co., Props
Cleveland. Ohio.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-07

Beware of Green Fruit-Now in the
heated term people should pay atten-
ton to their diet, avoiding unripe fruit
ard stale vegetables which invariably
bring Oh cramps, cholera mOrbus, or
dIarrhoea. Children are particularly
sul,j ct to complaints of this kind, and
n mother can feel safe without hav-
Jag bottle of Pain iller. 1t is a safe,
slre and speedy cure. Avoid substi-
tates, there is but one Pain-Killer,
Perry Davis. Price Csc and sec.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-07
What You Can
Buy For Sc !

Large size Decorated Dinner Plate So.
Largr size Decorated Cup and Saucer 50.
Large size sheet iron Stove Pan &c.
Large size Sauce Pan SC. $3.50
agallon Coffee Pot Sc.
Pie Pans Sc.
Velvet Skirt Biding Sc.
Best quality Rubber Combs &C..
inch Hand Comb Sc.
Galvanized Wash Pans Sc.
Large size Curry Combs Sc.
Large size turkey red handkerchief So.
Best quality ceder Lead Pencil, rubber
tipped, per dozen, Sc.
Quart Milk Pitcher. Sc.
Large size granite Pudding Pans Sc.
Pearl Top Chimneys Sc.
Best quality Box Paper and Envelopes ..
Large size Brass Lamp Burner &C..
Nice quality Whisk Broom &c,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-07
HARRisoNBURe TO WASHINGTON.
ItNO.13l* No.

tDaily except Sunday. *Da1Iy.
Immediate connection in Union Depot at
Washington for and from Baltimore, Phil
adelph1a and New York.
Frank S.Gannon, 3dvice- Prest s. Gen. Man
". A. Turk, General Passenger Agent.
]. M. Culp, Traffic Manager.
L. &. Brown, General Agent.
Washington. D. G.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-07

The increase In the army will neces-
sit ste the appointment of another ma
jor general and number of brigadier
generals for service in tie Philippines
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-07
HOLT'S.
he Whitley Exerciser
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. WE

For the past six years has successful
ly met the test of public opinion, and
is today acknowledged the STANDARD
EXERCISING APPARATUS of the world.
1t has no rival-designed originally as
a Home ymnasium for all members
of the family, it has gradually worked
itself into the business mans office,
stores, laboratories, club-rooms, col
leges, schools, universities and benev-
olent and religious institutions. Law
yers, editors, school teachers, mer-
chants, engineers, army and navy off,
GERS, all use and recommend it. Ply
sicians prescribe it for their patients
and find it corrects many ailments
which medicines fail to reach.
THE WHITLEY EXERCISER
is for sale only by
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-07
Stationery

One dozen Lead Pencils for &c dozen.
One package, 81 envelopes for 1c.
u Pencil Tablets, SKI, for DC.
A box good quality paper for &c.
Fine quality linen Note Paper &c quire.
"a sheets.
Fine quality Note Paper Tablets for &C.
Memorandum Books &c.
Paper Novels at &c, worth 1Oc.
Webster Unabridged Dictionary at Toe
worth l.00.s
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-07

1t is now estimated that 1000 people
were killed by the recent storm in
Porto Rico.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-07
Cl0aks and
ICapes !!

A big lot of fine quality Cloaks and Capss
at so cents on the dollar.
400 at 200 500 at $50 600 at 500
100 at $50 500 at 400 900 at $50
100 at 500 1900 at 600 1900 at 75o
If you do not need a cape for six months
it will pay you to buy now.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-07

No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure. Soc, 81. All druggists.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-07
Glassware

Crystal Glass Tumblers at &c set for s.
worth zoe.
Full gallon Crystal Pitchers at 12c,
worth 25c.
Glass Cream Pitchers at 80.
Crystal Glass Water Bottle at 15c
worth 25c.
Blown Etched Thin Tumblers at 6Oc per
dozen, worth SOC.
Salt and Pepper Shakers at SO.
Fruit Saucers 1Sc set for 6, new designs,
worth 25c.
Lamp Chimneys, any size, 4c.
Lamps, complete, large size, 1876, worth
25c.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-07

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take CascaretS Candy Cathartic. 10c or 25c
II G. c. G. fail to cure, druggists refund money,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-07
Furniture

piece Oak Suits at $50, worth 1000
Same, at 1000. worth 1890.
Oak Beds at l. 30. *
Suits at all prices up to 1000.
When you want anything in this line
give us a call and we will save you money
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-07
What You Can
Buy For Sc }!

l Bottle OF Best Black Ink &c,
1 Bottle of Best Mucilese 80.
large size cake of Toilet Soap 50.
large size box "3 B" Backing 80.
Bottle o. best Machine Oil Sc.
large size Kitchen spoon 80.
large size Cast Shears SO.
Combination Can Openers Sc.
Boxes Carpet Tacks SO.
Large size Tack Claw Sc.
paper large size Safety Pins 80.
rubber fine comb SO.
dozen dress stays Sc.
l Rubber Roach Cont 80.
II yards Elastic Sc.
l Folding Pocket Comb SO.
Box Steel Hair Pins Sc.
Tin Dipper &c.
l Pudding Pan Sc.
Spice Scoop Sc.
l Large Cocoanut Crater Sc.
Card of hooks and eyes Sc.
Package of Envelope Sc.
Star Skirt Braid 80,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-07
|Tiinware

Pint Tin Cups 1c
Ct gallon covered Buckets SC.
10 quart Water Buckets &c.
10 quart Galvanized Iron Bucket 12c.
REFINED Dish Pans, Is quarts, 18c
worth Csc.
12x1S Sheet Iron Stove Pans at 12c.
gallon Coffee Pots 10c.
Large size Galvanized Washbasins 10c.
Nickle plated Tea Spoons at Ice.
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, 1899-09-07
Shoe

Just received 1000 pairs Drummer's Sam
pie Shoes in ladies'. children's and
gents at Wholesale cost price. Also a
large lot of oxfords.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-07
.CI0thiinq

We are now selling off our stock of
Clothing at big sacrifice in Drderto make
room for large spring stock.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-07
Millinery.

Every thing new and of the latest sstyle In
this line. We have just received lot
of Pattern Hats at 50 80 and So, worth
from 81 to sc. Must be seen to be ap-
preciated.
Flowers, Sailors, Chi1dren's Lace Caps and
Hats in endless varieties, and at lower
prices than elsewhere.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-07
0ne-HaIf
Value J!

Value T!
You can now buy
Dress Goods at one-half value
Flannel Goods at one-half value
Black Goods at one-half value
Outings at one-half value
Lawns at one-half value
Shirtings at one-half value
Table Linens at one-half value
Red Flannels at one-half value
Dress Innings at one-half value
Canton Flannels at one-half value
Pants Goods at one half value
Iderdown at one-haf value
Flannelette at one half
In fact everything in the Dry Goods
Gne-Corsets, Handkerchiefs, Hose,
Laces, Hamburgs, Notions and small
wards too numerour to mention at one
half value.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-07
Fall Goods !!

Buy your Fall Goods now and have them
ready for the season when it comes on, for
you will pay double later as this stock is
selling out rapidly. Do not delay if you
have any regard for economy.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-03-16
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.


The life OF a cloak model Is trying
one. Fu 49,
When birds sleep on the wing, they
use feather beds.
Unless the hotel guests put up the
landlord must shut up.
An apt quotation Is sometimes better
than an original remark.
Goldfish balls IRE not barred In Chi
cago social circles during Lent.
A poet and stove form practical
example OF the manufacturer and the
consumer.
Probably the weather has something
to do with the madness Of the March
hare.
Women are foolish II they believe the
fool things men say when they try to
make love.
It takes a genius 10 compel himself
to like the disagreeable tasks he has
to perform.
From an actors standpoint, an en-
core indicates that one good turn de-
serves another
Happiness may resemble either n
mountain or molehill. 1t depends
on the distance you are from 1t.
There are lots Of bold bad men In the
world who never even tried to purchase
a seat In the United States senate.
We are told that nothing in the uni
verse Is wasted; yet about nine tenths
of the efforts spent In literary work are
unaccounted for.-Chlcago Daily News.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-03-16
Jules Verne was Slow.

Jules Verne was slow. We all know
that Nellie What's-her-name and sew
eral other globe-trotters or gallopers
have very we'll proved Phineas Fogg's
mistake and been comfortably forgotten
long ago. But now Russian reduces
records and opens the old question. He
Is Prince Hilkoff and Is minister of the
railways and teleSraphs. His chief de-
pendcnce is on the yet-to-bc-tinished
Trans-Siberian road, and he says he
can put girdle round the earth, If not
In forty minutes, at least in sixty-four
days. He starts-theorcticaliy starts
from Bremen. Here is his itinerary:
Bremen to St. Petersburg. one and
one-half days.
ST. Petersburg to Fladivostock, tray
Cling by rail at the rate Of thirty-two
miles per. hour, ten days.
Vladlvostock to San Francisco. by
steamer. ten days.
San. Francisco 10 New York by rail,
four and one-hnlf days.
New York to Bremen by steamer.
seven days.
What DOES the spirit of Mother Ship
ton say-to that?
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-03-16
Col. Bryan to Mr.. Belmont.

William Jennings Bryan continues to
place himself In position which Is not
exactly harmonious with the claims OF
his friends that he is anxious for har-
mony in the Democratic ranks" and
that he is "broad-mlnded enough to lay
aside animosites for the sake of re-
union Of Democratic forces" In the
latest episode. In which he showed his
lack Of common sense toward Eastern
leaders, who extended him a graceful
courtesy. Perry Belmont, OF New York,
by a pertinent reply to an impertlnent
Inquiry from the Nebraska statesman,
gave him q rebuke which was deserved.
The New York Democratic club pro-
posing to give banquet on the occa-
sion Of the birthday of Thomas Jeffer,
son, whose legitimate successor Mr..
Bryan claims to be, sent that gentleman
an invitation. AS Mr.. Belmont happens
to be the president of the club, Mr..
Bryan's reply. Instead Of being a cour-
teous note by mall. such as gentlemen
usually write in acknowledging such an
invitation. was telegram to the New
York leader, reminding him that he did
not vote for Organism in 1896, and ask :.
Ing him If he had publicly announced
his conversion to the Chicago platform.
To this gratuitous insult on such an &C.
casion, Belmont hit this second Jefrer-
son" and beloved leader Of the modern
Democracy telling blow. with n mes
sage reminding him tersely that the in
vitation was on behalf OF the Demo-
cratic club. and that individual opin-
Ions are not considered when it comes
to celebrating the birthday of Thomas
jefferson"
This incident demonstrates lack
ing in political diplomacy and good
Judgment, to say nothing OF the ordi-
nary courtesy which obtains among
| gentlemen on social occasions Of such
a nature. A man so narrow minded
as to send personal insult to the
president of club that has invited
him to become Its guest of honor, with
out showing so much as an ordinary APP
probation OF the clubs action. isn't
broad-minded enough to be President Of
| the United States. nor to be elevated to
any other high position In the gift of
the people. The incident Is unprece-
| dented. and Will not increase Colonel
Bryan's personal popularity. It will
have the contrary effect.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-03-16

This war had to be conducted to fin
lsh, and u big army supported. The
public treasury had to furnish It.
In such an emergency. together with
the ordinary expenses OF the govern
ment, and with the enormous obliga-
lions which are yet being met. growing
out OF that war which was demanded
In spite offevery effort OF the admins
tration to avert It, did the Register ex-
pect situation which would show
big reduction In the national debt?
With all that the Register complains
of, the country. including It's treasury.
Is, Notwithstanding, in much better
condition in point OF credit. financial
security, industrial prosperity, extern
sion of foreign trade, general employ
ment OF labor. and In many other re-
spects, including the important feature
OF public confidence, at the end of the
two closing years of the past six
years" than it was In all these respects
in the first four years OF those same
past six years"
There isn't the slightest danger OF a
bankrupt treasury. In spite of the def
cheney referred to. nor of disappear
ance Of the gold reserve, nor an I'M
paired credit. nor loss OF confidence.
nor n decrease In our enormous and
growing foreign trade. The whole
country and its prospects are In a con-
dillon such as inspires confidence
among the people. The United States
government has not lost the peoples
confidence, nor is Its credit injured In
the great world. Let not the Register
indulge in too many OF the sort OF re-
Elections above quoted. for these are
conditions known to everybody and
comparisons OF present and past condi-
lions within the past six years" re-
ferred to may not bear out our friends
reasonings.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-03-16
Dewey and the Peace Festival.

Prominent citizens OF Washington
City are anxious to have Admiral
Dewey granted leave to accept an invi-
tation to be the guest of honor at n
peace festival. to be held at the national
capital on Memorial Day. May 30. They
propose to ask the navy department to
give the admiral the authority, but the
secretary will have to submit the mat
ter to the President.
This permission may be granted. but
Judging from Admiral Dcwey's recent
expression to the effect that he prefers
to remain where he Is until the work he
Is engaged in Is completed. and the ac-
ccptance of such an invitation would
require him to leave Manila possibly
before the campaign now inaugurated
against the rebels Is completed It
Is likely that the Washington citizens
will be disappointed. No doubt the adj
miral will greatly appreciate the trlb-
ute proposed, but he may draw line
between his conception of duty and Il
trip around the world to n peace fes-
tival. when he has not yet witnessed
any OF the peace, much as he may need,
in n physical sense. Il temporary relief
from duty.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-03-16
Pray Moro anal Whip less.

The Venerable r. -. Dabney, D. D.. is
well known in this country and abroad.
Upward OF twenty years ago his young
est son. Lewis. was a sharp-witted lad
who promised to become 4 respected
chip Of the old block"
The lad was whipped one day for an
act of disobedience. and then had to I'M
dergo the more trying ordeal Of sitting
quietly on the sofa. He became deep
~ absorbed in thought and presently
asked:
MA, why did you whip me?"
so as to make you n better boy
was the response.
Lewis again became lost in thought
full reflection. Presently he blurted
OUT:
MA, do you believe in prayer"
Yes. my son."
''If you were to ask God to make me
4 better boy do you think He would
grant your prayer"
II think He would, SON."
well, then, ma, | wish you would
pray little more and whip u little
less"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-03-16
IIOw's This i?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case OF Catarrh that cam
not be cured by Halls Catnrrh Cure.
+. ]. CHENEY & Co. Props. Toledo, o.
We. the undersigned. have known F,
J. Cheney for the last Is years, and be-
licvc him perfectly honorable In all bus
mess transactions. and financially able
to carry out any obligation made by
their firm,
WEST & TRBAX. Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo. Onio.
WALDING. KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo. Ohio.
Halls Cntarrh Cure Is taken inter-
nally. acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces OF the system. Price
&c per bottle. Sold by all druggists
Testimonials free.
Halls family Pills are the best.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-03-16
The National Debt.

During the past six years the national
interest bearing debt has increased from
$Js5 600 COO to s.. GHG. COO 600. In other words.
under the proiiigate rule of the party OF,
trusts and Doodle the national debit hns
been almost doubled. And there is worse
than nothing to show for 1t. In the ufore-
said six years OF national expenditures
have exceeded revenues by 100000. and
the government has failed to meet legal
sinking fund requirements by 800. 1900.
making the total deficiency for the six
years SGs5.OC0.0oj! This deficit will DO In
creased this year and next. according TO
Secretary Cages own figures. BY $4,000
O0.-RcgiSter.
Without dlsputing the figures. We beg
to suggest to the Register that In order
to complete the record Of the past six
years" for the benefit OF It's readers,
1t might recall to them that during four
OF the past six years." the government
was In the hands OF Democratic ad-
ministration. and in a time OF peace.
when only the ordinary expenses Of the
government had to be met, but when n
free trade bill. was made Il law, and
bond Issues to the extent of SlG0, 900, 600
sold to n speculative syndicate--were
necessary to save the gold reserve.
There was also panic In the first Of
the "six years past" and an agitation
for deprecated money weakened our
credit abroad during the last two of
the first four years OF the six years
past"
While our friend Ia doing this. It
might recall. also, that ut the begin
ming OF the past two years large DELI
cheney was Inherited from the Demo-
cratic administration and mn Increased
Interest bearing debt: also. the fact
that 1t was some time before the In
crease In revenues bcGnn--not until leg
ls'niiOn for that purpose got fairly to
working. Then came an expensive war.
which made n heavy draft on the treas-
ury. an emergency draft, aud later on
nm iayuc OF popular war bonds. which
Increased the interest bearing debt.