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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-01-19

If the country had followed the lead
of Hon. H. st. Gee. Tucker and
adopted his law to elect United States
Senators by the people, we would not
be troubled by the disgracefnl scenes
that have followed in Ohio and Penn
SVlVania.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-01-19

New York, Jan. 1.-THE Fourth
United States Infantry, fourteen hun
dred strong, en- route to Manila from
Fort Sheridan arrived at Jersey City
this morning. All were well and un-
dlsmayed over the prospective trip.
A battalion from Columbus, Ohio,
arrived later this morning. All will
sail on the Grant at 10 O'Clock tomor-
row. Secreta airy Alger, General Cor
bin and members of the House Mill
tary Committee arrived tonight and
visited the vessel. The Grants car
Tying capacity is two thousand and
there will be plenty of room.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-01-19

The discussion now going on regard
ing the nomination of Dewey for Presl
dent on the Democratic ticket seems
to be entirely out of place. In the pc.
sition he occupies he is a success. AS
a President he might prove failure.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-01-19

There is a court out in Ohio known
as the Supreme Court, which has had
the audacity to tackle the Standard
Oil Co. The remains of the court will
be gathered and inferred in as decent
and orderly manner as possible.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-01-19
Commissioners Sale
OF
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE,

By virtue of decree of the circuit court
of Augusta county, entered November 18th,
1898, in the chancery cause of John H.
CrOsby'S Admir-, ct al. VS.. John H. CrOsbys
Heirs, ETC., the undersigned commissioners
will offer for sale at public auction in
front of the court house Of Augusta county
in Staunton, Va, at II o'clock, on
Saturday, February 4th. 1899,
that valuable tract of land of which John
IL. Crosby died seized and possessed, with
Improvements thereon, situated in North
River District of Augusta county, contain
ing Two Hundred and Thirty Acres, more
or less.
TERMS-CaSh sufficient to pay the costs
of suit and expenses of sale, and the bal
ance on credit of one, two and three
years, the deferred instalmentS of purchase
money to be evidenced by the three bonds
of the purchaser of equal amount with ap-
proved personal security, bearing date the
day of sale, with interest from date, paya-
BILE in one, two and three years from date
| respectively. waving the homestead ex-
emptiOn, and the title retained as ultimate
security. with the right of the purchaser to
anticipate the maturity of any or all of
said boIds if he shall so elect.
GEO. w. CROSBY,
j. NJ. PERRY,
Commissioners
Clerks Office of the Circuit Court of Augusta
county, tO-wit:
I, Jos. B. Woodward, Clerk of said Court,
do certify, that r. E. X. Nelson has execut-
required by decree Of sale i'm the chancery
cause of Jno. II. Crosby's Admir-, &C., VS.
Jno. H. Crosby's Heirs, &C., now pending n
Given under my hand this 31st day of De-
cember, 1898. JOS. B. WOODWARD,
jan 5-tds Clerk.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-01-19

Every defender of the present delin-
quent tax law generally uses these
words: II think with few amend
m ents it would be good law" Yes,
and let the amendment be repeal OF
the whole thing.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-01-19
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" Staunton, Va.., Dec, %, 1898.

| CoMM1ss1oNSEEaRn'ss t 3TF Es ~. 90 1000
Crone's Ex'or. for etc.
Lucas admir-, etc.
All persons interested in the above
styled chancery cause will Take Notice
| that In pursuance of DEGREES of the circuit
| court of Augusta county entered at the No.
vember term, 1898. shall at my office in
Staunton, Va, on
Wednesday, FEBRUARY 18th, 1899.
proceed to take, state and settle the fol
lowing accounts:
LIST. Whether the title under which Geo
f. Smith claims the land in the bill and
proceedings mentioned is valid title;
End. Whether the tax deed mentioned in
the rule against Geo. f. Smith should be
set aside and cancelled;
3rd. Any other matters deemed peril
nent, etc, and especially whether there
are any delinquent taxes on said land and
how far the same may be paramount to
the liens heretofore stated.
r. e. r NELSON,
Commissioner in Chancery.
j. A. Glasgow. p.q. Jan At
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" Staunton, Va, Dec. 2S, 1898.
Trustees of Augusta Presbyterian Church.
Trustee of Belmont Lodge, etc.
All persons interested in the above
styled chancery cause will Take Notice
that in pursuance of decree of the circuit
court of Augusta county entered at the No.
vember term, 1898, l shall at my Office in
Staunton, Va. on
Wednesday. February 8th. 1S99
proceed to take, state and settle the follow
ing accounts:
list. The state of the land in the bill
mentioned and the construction of the deed |
from David Myers to Jas. N. Jentry and |
others, trustees;
End The interest of the parties claiming |
under said deed, whether a partition is |
proper and whether said lane can be par
.itioned in kind among the parties entitled |
hereto;
Bird, Any other matters deemed peril
lent, etc.
r. Z. r. NELSON,
Commissioner in Chancery.
W. H. LandeS.
Jos. A. Glasgow, p4' jan 5-4t
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-01-19

MILL and 60 acre Dairy Farm, good
u" stables, one mile from University
of Va. Three room house. Rent 5000.
Address, s. P. MAURY,
dec 29-3t Charlottesville, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-01-19

dissolution NOTICE.-On and after
y February 1st, 1899. the firm of Davis
& Powell will, by mutual consent, be dis.
solved.
T. A. Davis will open similar business
at No. II Johnson st.
T. II. Howell will continue at the old
stand, No. West Main St.
All accounts due are earnestly requested
to be paid us by January Is. Thanking the
public for past patronage, we remain,
Very respectfully,
jams 4t DAVIS & POWELL.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-01-19
Eagan has called Miles liar. Who
is going to order the pistols and coffee?

Who will haul down the flag? asks
the President. In his own party there
are quite number who are willing to
undertake the task.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-01-19

The spring election is drawing nearer
and nearer, and in the estimation Of
the candidates the people are becom
ing dearer and dearer.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-01-19

| NV ,sh'ngton, Jan. 1.-THE Cabinet
today d cided to court martial
MI. Eagan for conduct unbecOming an
officer and gentleman in the language
used before the war investigators,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-01-19
DEAL ESTATE SALE. We will offer at
u public auction at Lipscomb. Augusta
county, Virginia, on

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 8, 1899,
at o'clock pm, the desirable farm of R.
l.. and Mary M. Allen, deceased. contain
ing 315 acres, about $50 acres under cultiva-
ton; located at Lipscomb, Va, on N. & W.
K. R., one large eleven room Dwelling,
one Tenant House, large Basement Barn,
Granary, Corn cribs, Poultry House, Dairy,
&c. Churches and Schools convenient,
POstotfice and two stores 0ne-quarter mile
from residence.
Will offer it in two parts or as a whole
to suit purchasers.
Terms.-One-third cash. balance in three
equal payments at one, two and three years
with interest and secured by deed of trust.
Heirs of R. l.. and Mary NJ. Allen, decd.
For particulars address,
]. A. DODGE,
or Stuart Draft, ' a.
VIC. Patterson, Grottoes. Va. dec 3O-ts
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-01-19

Into court is the last place to go
seeking good name, and none know
this better than the Hon. M. S. Quay.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-01-19
Off with the DID,
On With the New

Off with the old glasses of
annoyance and imperfect
vision. On with the new
our kind-giving ease and
comfort and relief. If you
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why not have the best
That's none too good.
There is no glass and NO
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fort, OF satisfaction, than
ours-no lenses more perfect
no frame more carefully
adjusted, no prices lower for
services rendered.
EXAMINATION FREE.
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-01-19
Ask for Our Coupons.

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The superiority of our merchandise and
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speak for themselves IN telling the tale of
unusual bargains.
o9 men bleached all linen Table Damask,
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OF inch silver bleached damask, strictly
all linen. beautiful designs, real value 75c
per yard, at 65c.
IS inch half bleached german linen dam.
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Towels.
Huck towels, hemmed, strictly all linen,
full size at 124c
Extra size and quality, Huck and Dam
ask towels, hemmed and fringed. special
value at 19c.
turkish towels large size. extra weight.
bleached and unhleached 12%c.
bleached wash cloths, large size, each &c
Spreads.
double bed size crochet spreads, Mar.
sieIles patterns, superior weight and QUAIL
ity, ourS1 grade. at75c.
Sheets and Pillow Cases.
sheeting, 43c.
Ready hemmed pillow cases, best ouali-
ty OF cotton 10c.
Ready made bolster cases. Yards lono
mohawk sheeting, Csc.
Sanitary Diaper Cloth.
Sanitary Diaper Cloth put up in 10 yard
pieces, best goods, at low prices.
IL inch, 10 yard piece, 48c
~ inch, 10 yard piece, SIC
~ inch, 10 ard piece, 58c.
inch, 10 yard piece, CSC
q inch. 10 yard piece, re
Clearing Sale of Coats and Capes.
81, cut to g. so.
One lot OF plain Beaver Cloth Coats, in
black and green, were Sc, cut to 49,
One lot of best grade Kersey Goats. all
satin lined, handsomely finished, were
kersey Capes that sold at So, Sc and 81,
cut to So 49, ~
Ready Made Wear.
Figured Dress Skirts, fast black, lined
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Black brocaded mohair skirts, usual
81. 80 kind, at $19S.
Black Dress Skirts, made of all wool
French serge. percaline lined, closed seaw.s
usually sold at 81. special price 81 90.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-01-19
THURSDAY, JANUARY 10.

5 This paper has the largest cir
8 culation of any Newspaper pub
3 lished in the Valley of Virginia.
5 The subscription list is open to
x inspection.
The silver lance., 1899-08-25
CHINESE WALL
And What Its Demolition for Pavinr
Stones Means.

Ana what Its Demolition for Paving
Stones Means.
Chicago Tribune: II Frank @.
Lewis of Chicago is going to tear down
the great wall of China and use the
material for paving stones he has q
big contract on hand. The main or
outer wall was built 200 years before
Christ, and runs from the sea along
the northern boundary of China tor q
distance Of 1,500 miles. The inner wall
branches of from the outer and forms
the arc of a circle 500 miles in circum-
ference. The outer wall is built Of
huge pieces of uncut stone, faced
through the most Of its length with
huge bricks. 1t is from 15 to 80 feet
in height and from Is to rs feet in
width. The inner wall is almost twice
the height and is almost the same
width. Along the top of the inner wall
runs for its entire length promenade
IL feet wide. The engineering dim
culties overcome and the great amount
OF labor spent in building the walls
may be gathered from the fact that
they run up the side OF mountains,
across rivers and everywhere follow
the boundary of the ancient empire.
Even to this day the savage Mogul
tribes regard the great wall a. the hmN
Of their pastures. The two walls TO-
xether IL stretched out In q straight
line. would reach from New York 10
Las Vegas, 30 that If they had been In
place Governor Roosevelt might have
ridden his broncho all the distance
from home to the Rough Riders re-
union without dismounting. Broken
up into paving stones the two walls
would cover a roadbed 100 feet vide
and reaching from New York to San
Francisco.
The silver lance., 1899-08-25
rresh TIPS Always Ready.

The up of a billiard cue is subjected
to a great deal of hard wear, and when
tfbe least battered the entire stick is
unft for service and must be laid away
and thrown out of use until it can be
retipped. While this is comparatively
simple operation, 1t must be performed
by one more or less expert In tn,s line
or thew will not pass the fastidious eye
y, the billiard player. A scheme by
which a tip may be quickly removed
and "a quickly replaced by another has
.,.sn devised by William g. Herts. OF
,Hnutsyille, Ala. By his scheme . fer
-,Ie "A fastened around the end OF the
tick and a split collar made to receive
the leather Dip in one end and to nt
over the terruIe completes the amadr
A arm bearing is given to me tip ana
At ths same time It y easily N0evso
eae selaesA s-
The silver lance., 1899-08-25
LAWN PLAYHOUSES
Large Enough for Three or -Four Lissse
Girls and Their Dolls.

Large Enough for Three or -Four Lissss
Girls and Their Dolls.
The latest novelties in the smart eoy
shops are large playhouses, to be set
upon the lawn for the use OF the little
rirls of the family. These come In
verv pretty designs, counterparts Of the
Queen Anne cottages in. which the lit
tie mothers really live. They are large
enough to accommodate three or four
little girls and their dolly families. The
interiors consist of one large room,
which is furnished with small chairs,
tables. couches, beds, bureaus, booK-
cases and SO on, all of which articles
Of furniture come in very attractive
forms and can be purchased at any OF
the large shops dealing in childrsns
Aovs and games. These houses Will Do
welcomed gladly by the little misses,
Tor they open out a vista Of afternoon
teas. parties and receptions at which'
the hostess can play at being a real
live mamma and social leader. Placed
IN a shaded corner of the lawn, or out
in the orchard, the girls OF the famlly
will pass many a happy hour when rne
sun u too hot for outdoor exercise.
The silver lance., 1899-08-25
MADE MILLIONS
Aeers on Lucky Invsstus.t
OF 800 Dollarr

of 500 Dollars.
new York Tribune: At the Jot.,
imperial Is man who has become rich
IN mining speculations in Wasbin ron
within the last three years. His mama
Is James Clark. He told the story of
no" ne did 1t. "A little more than
tnree years ago." said Mr.. Clark .I
was the manager of the War EaRla
mine' near Rolin, British Columbia
nao always had an idea that there was
plenty Of gold in the ComayiIl reserva-
tion, in Washington state, and one
day decided to make an inyesti..t,on
l gave two Of my workmen $50 each
ana started them out prospecting. A
nundred dollars was a large sum with
me tnen, but 1t made me a rich man
ana 1t made the prospectors rich men.
loo. They discovered gold in large
quantities, and l Immediately organ
lied the Republic Gold Mine Milling
company. There were 1000 900 shares
OF stock. The two prospectors and 1
mad fourth interest each. The re-
mainder of the shares we disposed of
at lo cents share, although we had a
hard time doing it. When operations
were finally begun we had splendid
success. Three months ago we sold
6oo,0OO shares of the stock to a Mon
treal syndicate for $780, 900. We
now have a cyanide plant, and all the
modern Improvements, and the stock
is worth $3.50 a share. In addition
to the Republic, that $1OO investment
gave me a fourth interest in the Lone
Fine, Surprise and Peril mines, in the
same district, all of which pay very
well and have glorious futures. That
800 was the best Investment 1 ever
made, or ever expect to make. Min
ing is a fine thing when you have luck.
1t is literally finding money and you
usually find it in large hunks, too, when
you find it at all. There are mighty
few businesses nowadays which will
enable a man to make a fortune in
three years. Beyond all doubt Wash
ington state is fabulously rich in min
eral deposits. Mining has become the
mainstay of the state, and agriculture
has been compelled to take a back
seat
The silver lance., 1899-08-25
-cTalcAL BARBER SHOPS.
advances Made by Paris ''Tonsorial
Gre"' Artists.'

Advances Made by Paris ''TonsoriAl
Gren' Artists."
,r,,o French are following up their
ti,,a crusade against the Infection
acui rving practices of the ordinary bar
ar.s sa shop by the equipment Of shay
and hair-cutting saloons with
lns nsrIete set of electrical appliances.
Poris the brush and comb and the
.ving brush are disinfected or dip
sod into an antiseptic solution every
lLsa. L. they are used, and for each Gus
.o,ner they are practically clean. This
.enactment has greatly reduced the
.nount of skin diseases-some of them
,natbsome and dangerous-whichw were
sormerly caught in the BARRIERS chair.
1,ha Parisians, having improved the
hgo,ene of their BARRIERS shops, are
~ increasing their comfort by run
nine them electrically. In a shop re-
nantIv fitted out hot water is obtained
~ nsssing the stream of q hydrant
tSroueh a German silver tube in a
sospsfone case. The tubing is electric
XIV heated, so that the water IL nearly
ho;l,ng when it passes out Of the spig-
~ The old heating irons, which often
burned the hair, are no longer used for
curling. The electric curling irons,
which have taken their place, are safe
and sure, as they can be brought to
onv temperature, which they VIII re-
tain indefinitely. Scissors are out Of
date. and the cutting of hair is now
done by clipping machines, the speed
Of which can be regulated to a nicely
by the operator. Where it is desired
TO singe the hair the clipping machine
gives place to the electrically heated
1latinum wire, which passes across the
teeth of a metallic comb. The comb
takes up a certain quantity Of the hair,
holding it for an instant; the BARRIERS
man presses tiny button at the end
of the comb, and there is an influx of
current which heats the wire. As the
wire approaches red heat the hair is
burned off neatly and smoothly and its
ends are sealed up in most approved
fashion.
The silver lance., 1899-08-25
A Mountain of Manganese.

The uncovering of solid mountain
of native ferro-nickel manganese at
Durango iron mountain, Mexico, has
created great excitement throughout
the republic. Tradition has it that this
enormous mass of native metal is an
aerollte that fell from the sky centuries
ago. 1t is more than 800 feet high, half
a mile wide and more than a mile in
length, and is estimated to contain
more than 5OO,OOO,OO0 tons above
ground. 1t is worth $4S5 ton. A roll
ing mill with two large blast furnaces
IL now nearly completed to work on
this mass of native metal, and already
1--WE cars of ferro-nickel manganese are
being shipped daily from Durango to
the United States and Europe.
The silver lance., 1899-08-25
Aztec Calendar.

The Santa Fe Route has issued a
handsome six months calendar, July
TO December, 1899, which contains six
separate reproductions in color, Skill
inches, of E. A. Burbank's celebrated
portraits of Pueblo Indians; one for
each month.
These are the same reproductions
used in Brush and Pencil" and can
not be obtained separately for less
than $1.5O. In fact, some of them al
ready command a high premium. The
"Aztec Calendar" also has an engraved
cover containing a reproduction Of the
ancient Aztec Calendar stone.
Obtainable for % cents by applying
to J. P. Hall, General Agent A., T. & 8.
F. Ry., Denver. May be ordered by
mail
The silver lance., 1899-08-25

When it comes to making improve
ments in all branches Of railroad serv-
Toe, the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
does not have to retire from the front
rank. AS nothing is too good for the
lnsh," SO nothing is too good for Bal
tmore and Ohio railroad patrons, ana
. progressive step in dining car serv-
ice is being taken. The Royal Blue
Line dining cars are being shipped a.
rapidly As possible to change the in
tsriors so that each car will have
table d'hote compartment and a cafe.
whore the service will be Ia carte.
This part of the car will have easy
chairs, tables and other conveniences
Of frst-class cafe, where gentlemen
can smoke and eat without interfering
With those who prefer a different state
Of things.
The silver lance., 1899-08-25
Hayti VIII Expel Dominicans.

Port Au Prince, Hayti, Aug. 49,
The Haytien government has notified
foreign ministers to-day that 1t has is
sued decree expelling all Dominican
refugees who are under their protec-
ton. The refugees must take the first
steamer leaving the republic.
All is tranquil. Luxembourg Cauvin
and Herarroy were appointed today
ministers of justice and finance, re-
spectively. The latter succeeds La
fOntin, who Is now in Paris.
The silver lance., 1899-08-25
Transportation of Nebr..k. Troops.

Lincoln. Neb., Aug. 17.-Governor
Poynter has made a proposition to
railroads of Nebraska with San Fran
cisco connections. to transport the
First Nebraska regiment home At state
expense, the railroads TO wait for the
bulk OF the pay until the next Legis.
lature makes an appropriation which
he will recommend, 1t VIII require
nearly $4,000.
The silver lance., 1899-08-25
Poisonous Lemonade.

Rockford. Aug. 1.-Two hundred
people were poisoned at Oregon, ILL
nois, to-day by lemonade which they
drank at picnic. AS yet no fatalities
have been reported.
In the Office of one physician eighty
persons were stretched upon the floor
at one time. Many were taken Ill
while driving to their homes and lay
helpless along the roadside.
The silver lance., 1899-08-25
Remember that cholera morbus,

Remember that cholera morbus,
cholera infantum. summer com
plant, bilious collie, diarrhoea and
dysentery are each and all catarrh
Of the bowels Catarrh Is the only
correct name for these affections.
Pe-ru-na is an absolute specific for
these ailments. which are so com
mon in summer. DIR. Hartman, In
a practice Of over forty years. never
lost single case of cholera infan-
tum. dysentary, diarrhoea, or chol-
era morbus. and his only remedy
was Pe-ru-na. Those desiring fur
ther particulars should send for a
free copy OF Summer Catarrh."
Address DR.. Hartman, Columbus. o.
The silver lance., 1899-08-25
L.die. Can Wear SHOES

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease, powder for the feet. 1t makes
tight or new shoes easy. Cures swol-
len, hot, sweating, aching feet, ingI ow-
ing nails, corns and bunions. At all
druggists and shoe stores, 90 cts. Trial
package FREE by mail. Address Allen
8. Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y.
The silver lance., 1899-08-25

Robert Downing. the Tragedian.
II hnd 1t a preventive against all
sudden summer ills that swoop upon
one In changing climates and water.
ut is the finest travelling companion
and safeguard against malarial IN
huences.
ITO sum It up. Pe-ru-na has done me
more good than any tonic | have ever
taken"
Healthy mucous membranes protect
the body against the heat OF summer
and the cold of winter. Pe-ru-na Is
sure to bring health to the mucous
membranes of the whole body.
Write for a copy of DIR. Hartman's 8
latest book entitled Summer Catarrh.
Address DR.. Hartman. Columbus, o.
The silver lance., 1899-08-25
ROBERT DOWNING
Tells the Secret Of His Great En-
durance.

Robert Downing was recently inter
vieYed by the press on the subject of
his splendid health. Mr. Downing
promptly and emphatically gave the
whole credit OF his splendid physical
condition to Pe-ru-na, saying:
The silver lance., 1899-08-25
Sweet Revenge.

First Horse-Used up all those tacks?
Second Horse-Neigh, neigh: have
some left.
First Horse-Scatter few close to the
curb; here comes an acknowledging
State Journal.
The silver lance., 1899-08-25

He told his audience that he was
wholly unprepared." 'Do you believe
t| Eyes, he had his speech in his
pocket, but he hadn't learned It"