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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-03
mETHoDisrs IN POLITICAL OFFICES.

A valued subscriber at New Hope
sent THE SPECTATOR the following
article, which was taken from the
Baltimore Christian Advocate:
"Dr. E. E. Hoss, in his letter to the
Nashville Advocate from the South
west Missouri Conference last week,
speaks of the many men Of prominence
in political circles in that great State
who are members of the Methodist
church. The present Governor, the
State Treasurer, and a majority OF the
Congressman are 'of our faith and or
der. y The thought occurs to US.
Whoever heard of Methodist Cover
nor in Virginia? Whoever heard OF
Senator or Congressman of our church?
Whoever heard of Il college OF charita-
bic institution under State control
where there was among the salaried
officers anything like representation
OF Methodists in proportion to our
numbers, wealth or ability? We may
have had few Congressman in the
history of the State, but they have been
few and far between. We have recently
looked over the list Of salaried officers
OF one of the largest and richest coun-
ties OF the State to find out their
church relations. In this county our
church has larger membership than
any other denomination, with one pos
sible exception, but out of sixty.two
officers In the oounty-seat we found
only three Methodists-one public
school teacher and two policeman. We
have heard 1t stated, upon good au-
thority, that we have ten college grad
yates in this State to one of the denom-
ination which is most largely dominant
In State affairs, and three to one to the
next church in political influence and
prestige. 1t is true that those who
make the appointments tell us that
they do not consider the church pref
erences of the State and county Off
GERS, but it is passing strange that
when the MethOdists are so thick that
they are rot stumbled against occa-
sionally. We are sure that no one
would be more loath to make our
church a factor in party politics, but
we do believe that it is time for the
people at large to know that we have
as many men of ability as any other
denomination, and that it were well to
take this fact into consideration in the
distribution of the States patronage.
The great marjority Of Methodists are
farmers and business men, and do not,
as rule, stand in with the makers
of states, but it were we'll for these
latter to remember this great body of
voters.''
1t is our opinion that the author of
the above is not we'll posted. The
highest office in the gift of the Ameri
can people is held by Methodist, and
in Virginia they have Congressman
Swanson and possibly other members
of Congress. Virginia is only entitled
to ten congressman and as there are
as many as a dozen denominations the
Methodists notought tobediscouraged.
We trust the Advocate is not after its
brethren to enter politics, as that is
not the mission of that great and in
| fluential church.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-03
The course of the Sound Money Dem

The course of the Sound Money Dem
ocrats in Maryland, in trying to inject
into the State campaign of 1899 the
issues and principles of 1900, is unwise
and reprehensibie from every point of
view. The free coinage of silver is not
q practicable issue in a State election,
and the Sound Money Democrat who
wishes to make it SO to the detriment
of the Democratic party. is not Dem
ocrat at heart upon any other question,
and ought to stop calling himself a
Democrat of any kind.
One would naturally think after
pei using thefew lines above that tn. y
were written or 81 oxen by some RAM
pant admirer of the Hon. w. j. Bryan.
but such is not the case. They are the
words of the Petersburg index-Appeal,
a gold organ, which now has the honor
to be in line for Democratic success.
We agree with our contemporary in
saying that the man who trains with
the Repn blican party is not Demo-
crat. The world is tired of that class
IF people who delightin running with
he hounds and laying with the hare. ~
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-03
Staunton, Va. Sept. e, 1S9!

Staunton, Va, Sept, e, 1899.
Messrs. j A. Hupman, A l.. Berry, S. H.
Tutw1ler and others:
EGentlemen:-Y Your complimentary call
upon me to announce myself a candidate
Tor seat In the next General Assembly has
been carefully considered.
am not vain enough to assume you were
induced to do this by reason of any special
merit or legislative ability that may posi-
oily pc thought to be possessed by me, but
soieiy by reason of your innate love of fair
play. coupled with the necessity that has
arisen TO make an earnest effort to preserve
the tfme-hOnored Democratic usages in our
party management, for recent events prove
tnag the great majority If our party are
being more and more ignored as they con-
tinue to submit to repeated wrongs through
the agency of machine politics-the great
and small being dominated by self-styled
leaders who are selfish, unjust, tyranical
and regardless of every true principal of
Jefferson1an Democracy. Any party thus
managed must grow weaker with every out
rage agains5 public and private justice it
cOndoneS by SupineneSS and inactiOn.
Inc Democratic ralty cannot preserve I'M
smlrcned It's eScutcheOn as long y it elevateS
to honorable pOsit ons the intriguing, de-
frauding aspirant who traTuples under foot
the most sacred obligations.
| accept the call you have so generously
extended me and will enter the field as a
candidate, not to be avenged of any private
wron", but to afford an opport unity to every
honest AID incorruptible voter to protest by
his ballot against a state of affairs that, If
not checked, must inevitably lead to party |
disruption and consequent defeat.
Respectfully.
oct G-tde E. F. VINCENT.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-03
Will Meet Here in January.

S. P. Brockway. who re.ilrs near the
city, his eseiyed the following letter
from 8. B. Wtols, president of the
Virginia State Horticultural Society.
which explains itself:
Dear Strive have accepted the in
vltatiOn to make Staunton the place
Tor the next annual meeting of the
V1rglnl State Horticultural Society
ard Tu asday, the 10th of January,
leC0, as the date hope we will have
q good meeting and will keep you adj
yised OF any matters of interest.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-03

All medical and dental practitioners
of Augusta county, who are graduates
are hereby invited to be present at the
Y. M. G. A. building, Stanton, at
high noon Nov. 18th, for the purpose
of forming proposed medical, dental
and general scientific society of Au-
gusta county. All are urg to attead
this important meeting.
For further particulars call on or ad-
dress DIR. Il. L. Fauntleroy, Is East
Main street. Mutual phone 407. Office
hours from 8 to and from to 5.
: nov 2ts
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-03

gsOTICE OF first meeting of Creditors IN
~ the District Court of the United State s
for the Western District of Virginia.
], In t, tue c matter Of Nc. 2S.
Bankrupt. In Bankruptcy.
To the creditors of L M Gathright, Of
Basic City, in the County IF Augusta and
District aforesaid, Bankrupt.
No ice is her, by given that On the 31st
day of October, A d. 1899, the SAID T.
NJ. Gathiglit was duly adjudicsted Bank
rupt; and that the first meeting of his
or, ditors will be held at No l, Law Build
ing In S aunton. VIRGINIA, on the SOIL day of
A d. 1899. at ten o'clock in the
forenoon, at which time the said creditors
may attend. prove their claims, appoint a
trustee. examine the Bankrupt, and trans
act such other business as may properly !
come before said meeting.
K. e. R. NELSON,
Referee in Bankruptcy. |
Staunton, Va, Noy. End, 1899.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-03

Persons desiring to rehearse q speech
they intend some time to make gen.
orally select quiet spot where no one
will likely be present. This is posi-
bly why Col. e. F. Vincent selected
Landes' stable yard as one point where
he would expostulate. Nobody show
ed up to listen to him. He was only
rehearsing.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-03
Story of a Slave.

To be bound hand and foot for years by
the chains of disease is the worst form of
slavery, George D. Williams, of Manches-
ter, Mich, tells how such slave was made
free. He says: MY wife has been help
less for five years SO that she could not
turn over in bed alone. After using two
bottles of Electric Bitters, she is wonder
fully improved and able to do her own
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difeases quickly cures nervousness, sleep
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fainting and dizzy spells. This miracle
working medicine is a godsend to weak,
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guaranteed. Only SOC. Sold by B. +.
Hughes, druggist.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-03

monument is to be placed over
the grave of President Tyler in Holy
wood cemetery, Richmond, very short
ly. President Tyler's grave has re-
manned unmarked for long term OF
years, all of which goes to show that
Richmond is careless about those who
have ''crossed over the river to rest
under the shade Of the trees"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-03
NEW ADvERTISEMEN

THEY SAY that love is the balloon
that lifts us Leavenward, and marriage
is the parachute that let's us slowly
down to earth again. Ii there are any
anticipating this aerial flight we.would
suggest that they give the City Laun-
dry call before starting.
nov 3tf {. L. WILSON, Prop.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-03

The Independent candidates are ex-
pecting to see large number OF Dem
ocrats among the ''stay-at-homes' -
class next Tuesday. And on election
day they will learn that they, the In
dependents, will be among the left
at-homes.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-03

Gov. Tyler is said to be still hopeful,
if not confident of his election to the
Senate. Until his independent candi
dates are defeated, (he has 60 at least
in the field, or as he is likely to put it.
counted OUT be may possess some OF
that quality which the poet saith
''Springs Eternal in the human
breast" AS the date of election grows
nearer, the voice of the Independent
grows louder, but calm follows a
storm we know.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-03

Our Richmond contemporaries con-
tain SO much about the monument to
be erected over President Tyler's
grave that we get it confounded with
the one to be erected by the incoming
Legislature over the grave of Govern
or Tyler's senatorial aspirations.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-03

It was very sad that the candidates
who were nominated for the House OF
Delegates by the Democrats in the late
convention were deprived of the glori-
GUS privilege of accepting their nomi
nations before the convention was adj
journed. This deplored mishap would
probably never have been discovered
but for the astute independent, Or the
Argus eyed friends of defeated candi-
dates.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-03

The next Congress without Thomas
Bracket Reed present, either as speaker
or member, will be like unto the Vlr-
o inia House of Delegates without the
Iamented John Bell Bigger.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-03

Some probably i'll advised cores
pondent, has recently stated that
"Gov. Tyler is still in the field" Sure
Nv this statement is agricultural and
not political. We presume the CORES
pondent meant corn field.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-03
Commissioners Sale
OF
Real Estate.

By virtue of the authority vested in us by
decree OF the circuit court Of Augusta coun-
ty, entered on May 81, 1899, in the chance
ry cause therein pending under the name
and style of Bartley's Creditors VS.. Barley
ct ais. we will offer for sale at public auc-
ton in front of the court house, in the CITY
of Staunton, on
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1899,
at II o'clock NJ, that certain tract or par
Gel of land that was owned by the late Mrs,
Mary M. BARLEY at the time of her death,
situated in Pastures District, Augusta
county, near the town of Craigsville, and
containing about 20 acres. This land has
on it comfortable buildings, and is in coed
condition, and will make nice home Tor
anyone desiring such.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash in hand on dsy
of sale sufficient to pay the costs of said
suit and OF this sale, and the residue on
three equal instruments, evidenced by the
bonds of the purchaser. with good personal
security thereon, said bonds to bear date
on day of sale, with interest from date. and
falling due respectively in six, twelve and
eighteen months from date. the title to be
retained as ultimate security.
+. B. KENNEDY,
A. g. BRAXTON,
Commissioners.
Clerks Office of the Circuit Court of Au
gusta county, to-wit
/, Jos B. Woodward, Clerk of the Court
do certify that F. B. Kennedy
has executed the bond required by decree of
sale in the chancery cause of A. A. and Fl.
H. Bartley's Cred's. vs.. A. M. and H. Fl.
BARLEY, now pending in said court.
Given under my hand this 4th day of Oc-
tober. 1899. JOS. B. WOODWARD,
oct S'st Clerk.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-03
Volcanic Eruptlons.

Are grand, but Skin Ereuption rob life of
joy. Bucklen's Alnica Salve cures them:
also Old, Running and Fever Sores, Ulcers
Boils, Felons, Corns, Warts. Cuts. Bruises.
Scalds. Chapped Hands, Chilblains. Best
Pile cure on earth. Drives out pains and
aches. Only Csc box. Cure guaranteed.
Gold by B. F, Hughes, Druggist.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-03
cCooCooooo
l Beg To Announce

To ny many friends ard the public
generally that l have bought out the
shoe and trunk business of e. G. Berry,
81 West Main Street, and that | 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, l hope to hold the custom of my
predecessor and to gain and hold nay
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.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-03

The Doctor .*EsSs17 Eas,ses7 McSf
.-rS8

DR.. Greene, So W 1L:A 81, Neao York CITY. dis
corerer Of that greatest cure fe, ar0aer suffering
from III health, female complaints or other dis
cases. Dr.. Greenes Nerru7a, and a0ho is acithout
doubt the most sk1tM and successful scoman's
physician m the rord giues consultation, dduice
and counsel free Of charge, to olo p'fte
him about their cases. AL communications are
confidential, and he soiH tell you ercctiy h0c to
cure your case.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-03
Notice to Tax-PaYers.

Notice is hereby given that the State
Taxes for the year 1899 are now due and
to pay by December LIST, 1899, will ia
charged FIVE PER CENT. ADD.T IoNAL. and
their tickets turned over to the DEBUT,
Treasurer for immediate collection.
ARtSfA HOGE, Treasurer.
City OF Staunton, Va
Nov. End 1899. st
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-03
>OSSSSS
0NOTICE!
Observation-Disclosures
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

I have sold my Shoe and Trunk
business to Mr.. A. LEE KNOWLES.
who will continue at the old stand, q
WEST MAIN STREET. CORDIALLY com
mend him to the favorable considera
tion of my friends and former custom
ers. | desire, to return my hearty
thanks to the people of Stanton and
vicinity for the liberal patronage be
slowed on me for the past ten years.
Respectfully,
G. G. BERRY,.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-03

1t is amusing to see the boldness with
which the Baltimore Sun advocates
neither side of the political fight in
Maryland.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-03

The canvass which Col. E. F. Vincent
is making, if it possesses no other quail
ity, Is certainly laughable.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-03

Vote next Tuesday for Todd and
Churchman.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-03
SALE OF A
VALUABLE FARM

Pursuan mt TO decree of the circuit court
Of Roc kbridge county, entered on the 10th
day of September, 1899, in the chancery
cause of William Whites Trustee against
William White and others, the undersign
ed special commissioners will, on
Tuesday. the 28th day of November, 1899,
at IL o'clock a. M, on the premises, pro-
coed to sell at public auction, the follow
ing described tract of land, to- wit:
100 ACRES OF LAND,
lying in RIverheads Magisterial District, of
Augusta county, on Back Creek about u
miles north of Middlebrook, being the
farm on which the late William White
resided for some years before his death.
This is very desirable farm, lying In
one of the most fertile stction ms of Augusta
county. is abundantly watered, ami has
all of the improvements usually found on
good farm. About fifty acres of the land
are in timber.
TERMS OF SALE: One fourth cash.
and the balance in gone, two and three
years. in equal instruments, the purchaser
executing his bonds therefor, with approx
ed personal security, bearing interest from
the day of sale, ana the title retained as
ultimate security. If one third Of the pur-
chase money is paid in cash, security on
the deferred payments will be dispensed
with.
Persons desiring to examine this property
can apply to Mr.. John S. White on the
premises.
W. s. HOPKINS,
PAUL al PENICK, |
SPECIAL Commissioners.
Lexington, Va. |
W. s. Hopkins, General Receiver of the |
,ircuit court for Rock,. ii.e county, who |
has duly qualified as such, has been au-
horized bv the said decree of sale to re-.
,eive the cash payment on sd e made pur-I
nov 1t B. R. WITT, Clerk l
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-03
For House of Delegates

To THE VOTERS OF AUGUSTA COUNTY:
am still in the field for the House of
Delegates, subject to the will of the people
only. have had nothing to do with the
so-called Democratic convention.
respectfully,
sep 21-tde C. L. HARRIS.
The record-union., 1899-05-25
Bankrupt Russian Mobility.

II would appear as thoupb +ba
Banque de la Noblesse, created bv Alley
ander III. for the relief of the imnov-
erished noble land owners. had been
unconsciously designed to complete the
general ruin of the class for whose
economic redemption it's imperial an
tnor intended it. Since the lapsa of the
hrst decade after the self characterization
during which period the improvident
hoplllty foohshly squandered their COM
pensatlon funds, their position has
steadily gone from bad to worse. The
late cars creation of a mobiles land
pank Tor time tided over the difficnl-
ties OF the aristocratic land owners
most OF whom at once proceeded To
mortgage their possessions to the hi1t
the advances made by the bank now
amount to o23 100000 roubles. IT'S cof-
lefs are depleted, and it is unable either
10 sell or TO work the estates over which
II hoids liens, except at a ruinous loss
Inc only prospect before the Russian
Banque dc la Noblesse would annear
TO be a wholesale foreclosure and suh-
sequent liquidation.
In his own way the Russian muiflS is
conspicuously the most improvidant
husoandman in Europe. but he is NOT
nearly so recklessly improvident as the
general run of the nobility. On the con-
trafy, the PEASANTS former IMPROVE
oence has taught him a severe lesson
ana the agrarian land banks of the
peasant holders are fairly f1ourishinc
whale that of the mobiles is practically
lnsoivent As rule. the Russian noble
never creams of industriously tilling his
iand to advantage SO long as he can
OBTAIN bank advance. The effect of
TINS is seen in the avidity with which
crowd OF prdneely families and a still
larger number of the lesser mobiles are
taxing TO various commercial and in
dustrial enterprises. = Odessa corra-
spondence of the London News.
The record-union., 1899-05-25
BROAD STREET, PHILADELPHIA
The Longest Aspha1ted Thorough
fare in the World.

Philadelphia will soon possess the
longest asphaIted street in the world
When the little band Of men finishes
putting down the asphalt above the
subway bridge, the man who pats his
shovel on the last piece and walks
away with his bucket under his arm
may not feel that he has done any
thing especially important. He will
probably be exceedingly dumbfound
ed if any one tells him that he has put
the finishing touch to one of the great
est pieces of architectural street work
in the world.
When the last piece of asphalt is
welded to the other piece, Broad street
will have four unique distinctions: 1t
will be the longest asphalted street in
the world; it will be the only street in
the world that for eleven miles is of
even width, and this width will be the
greatest ever obtained by any one
street in the world for course of
eleven miles; it will be the straightest
street for its length in the world, for
from tip to tip, from League Island to
the county line, it does not vary for
an inch except around Penn Square.
Did you know adj these facts before?
L
Broad street measures a fine white
line eleven miles from tip to tip
through the heart of the great city
Only seven miles of that is asphalted,
but that seven miles is longer than
any other asphalted street in the
world. ~ i,
Old York road, which is part of
Broad street, stretches along for about
twenty miles with a roadbed of fine
macadam. If one wishes to define ma
cadam as pavement, then Broad street
ambles along for thirty-one miles as a
paved road. There is no such figure as
this in the public works of any other
city in the world
That a carriage can drive out a road
and make only one turn in thirty-one
miles, and that road be of equal width
and fine under foot, is a remarkable
thing to say of any thoroughfare in
any city.
Broad street is 113 feet wide. and
does not vary through the great swing
Of distance. 1t is sixty nine feet wide
from curb to curb There is no street
in the world that shows off so supefbly
in a parade. Thirty-five men can walk
abreast in a parade, and thirty-e eight
men can be crowded in on a close
march. These are not figures to be
despiSed
The little part that remains to be
asphalted is paved. 1t is a space of
500 feet, from Vine to Hamilton streets.
where the Reading subway is built.
The subway bridge is now complete,
and while Broad street remains
paved street from end to- end 500 feet
is in granite blocks, and not asphalt,
of which it must be to make the street
that thing of marvellous architectural
beauty which Philadelphians have, now
determined upon.-Philadelphi Press.
The Giving O. 1t.
Lension-The bride was given away
hv her father
The record-union., 1899-05-25

General Arthur Macarthur was one of
the boy heroes of the civil war. was
decorated With medal at IS and
year later was in command of figb+'
ing regiment.
The record-union., 1899-05-25

Drink Wilson, Hall & Co.'S Crown
Orange Cider, Sarsaparina and Lemon
Soda.
The record-union., 1899-05-25
S.S.S.fY9ss fYse Blood

as it is the only remedy which goes
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forces out every trace OF the disease.
S. s. s. is guaranteed purely vegetable,
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Books on Cancer will be mailed free
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The record-union., 1899-05-25

''Wieland's Extra Pale" Lager, S1.1O
a doz. quarts delivered. Blauth, 4O7 K.
Tel. 297.
The record-union., 1899-05-25
Extra Family Elonr

At 30 cents per sack, to help the peo
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