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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-16
TO FIGHT THE TRUSTS.

Senator VIM. E. Chandler, of New
Hampshire, a Republican statesman
who believes in the use of both gold
and silver, and not the single standard,
has taken another position on public
question that is not in accord with his
party, and that is to fight the trusts.
He says: 1.-THE greatest issue next
year will be the fight against trusts,
and that if the Republican party does
not align itself on the side of the PEG
pie and against these combinations, it
will be in danger of defeat
Continuing on this subject the New
Hampshire Senator says THAT the
tendency of these great combinations
is to crush out the small enterprises
and dealers. The trusts are controlled
by few men, and the mass of business
men who have been conducting indie
pendent enterprises become salaried
officials, and lose their individuality. +"
These remarks by Senator Chandler
are about as strong as if they had been
uttered by some, Democrat, and is
evidence that he Wants to save his
party from defeat by giving the dan
ger signal far IN advance of an cleo
ton. Those familiar with the trusts
of this country know full well that
they destroy all independent energy.
Men who would he useful to their
country in pushing to the front and
developing this great country are
brushed aside to give the trusts every
opportunity to make all the money.
We have the railroad trust, the
money trust, tobacco trust, and in
fact a trust in nearly every branch
of business. Senator Chandler says
1.-THE point has been reached where we
have combinations ruling everything,
from sugar and lead to brooms and
soaps and collins. The only fortunes
are those that are made by the multi
mlll1onaires who control trusts. I do
not regard the assertion that some
prices have been cheapened by trusts
as q sufficient excuse for their exis
tence. The question is whether prices
have been cheapened as much as they
ought to have been. Evidently not,
or such enormous fortunes would not
be made"
Being Republican. Senator Chand-
Ter should know whereof he speaks
and being an honorable man we have
no right to dispute him. 1t only proves
what the Democrats have always
claimed, and the Democratic party
can now go before the people with an
Indictment against the Republican
party made out and placed on record
by one of its own trusted leaders.
With platform against all trusts, the
money trust included, and bold
stand for an income tax, the Demo-
Gratis can win next year with hands
down.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-16
A HAPPY HIT.

1t appears that Justice John J.
Crutchfield, who presides over the
police court of Richmond, did not like
the verdict in the Carter murder case.
On Saturday the following episode as
reported in the Leader took place in
bis court, which explains itself:
"If your Honor please, 1 ask that
you dismiss this man. said a young
attorney, client for the first prisoner
at the bar of the police court this
morning.
There is no evidence here on which
you can convict him.
mo evidence, did you say" snap.
ped the autOcrat on the bench.
There s enough to hang him. 1t don t
take as much evidence to convict a
man here as it does down in Henrico.
1 give him thirty days. Call the next
case"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-16
Virginia and West Virginia.

Louis Bewley, formerlya prominent
druggist of Winchester. is dead.
Smallpox is on the decrease in Alex
andria.
The Daingertield will case has baer
set for trial in Alexandria, March q.
The New river and Kanawha Goa
operators have agreed upon terms o
consolidation.
An Industrial Association has beer
formed at Danville, and several new
enterprises are projected.
Mr.. John Howard, a leading Rich
mond lawyer, died in that city. HI
was a brother of DR.. William T. How
ard, of Baltimore.
Hon. Paul q. Edmunds, who repres
ented the Lynchburg district three
terms in Congress, died at his home
in Halifax county.
The body of w B. Bishop was found
Friday very close to the station al
Mineral City, Louisa county. Mr.
Bishop had been missing since Mon
day, and though continued search was
made by large parties, the snow GOV.
cred all trace of him until Friday. II
is supposed he had a stroke of apo.
plexy and died when he fell.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-16
SUFFRAGE IN THE SOUTH.

The attention the question of South
ern suffrage is receiving at the present
time indicates that the country is not
satisfied with the present situation
and that public opinion is casting
about for some just solution of an un-
settled problem. Nearly every Re-
publican and many Democratic news.
papers are discussing the question.
and to the credit of the Democratic
newspapers it should lie said, that
they appear disposed to treat it in a
fair and dispass tomato manner. If
this continues public opinion will be
correctly Informed on the subject and
whatihas been for years most vrxa-
5ious problem may be settled on terms
.air to all and without arousing sec
;ionA bitterness. Philadelphia Press,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-16
GOOD ROADS AGAIN.

The Charleston wv. Va.) Gazette
several days ago contained an admira.
BILE article on the subject of good roads.
We clip the following two paragraphs,
which show that America is behind
the times on this subject and that we
should bestir ourselves to bring about
change. The Gazette says:
1.-THE present losses from bad roads
in the United States are enormous.
Investigations made in 1900 counties
throughout the country by the United
States office of Road Inquiry, show
that the average load of crops drawn
to market in the United States weighs
2,OO2 pounds-practically ton vary
ing from 1897 pounds in some States
to z, 400 in others. Collateral investi-
cations of the office, made through
United States consuls abroad, show
the average load of crops hauled in
Europe to be upwards of four tons. In
the consular district of Munich, Ger
many, the average load is ST tons, and
in that of Hanoer it is practically six
tons-a load which a good team there
can haul for an all day trip. Let us
assume that loads of farm produce in
this county are one-half or one-third
of what they are in Europe. and some
conception may be formed of the enor-
nous waste of effort in hauling them.
The road inquiry Office states the cost
of hauling to be Is cents per ton per
mile Ia the United States; while re-
ports from our consuls show it to be
only s.6 cents per ton per mile in
Europe, trifle more than one-third of
what it is with US.
"When our farmers shall ealize the !
of building good roads,
they will find saving not only in the
cost of transportation, but also an
immense saving in the cost of tempo
airy work upon them that has to be
lone oyer year after year." |,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-16
arms 10 as, 10 be ready for instal t

arms 10 as 10 be ready for instal t
.rvice.
An hour after Scott's battery had
shelled the woods to the left of Pasig
church the Twenty-second Regular
were ordered to advance. They swung
In line with much alacrity, just az
though they had not experienced
twenty four hours of constant fighting
in the toughest sort Of country. The
rebels met them with repeated volleys,
but they were answered in short order.
In order to save time the troops went
by way of the native roadways. The
gunboats shelled the jungle as the
troops advanced.
ADMINISTRATIONS POLICY.
Washington, March 14-The un.
changable policy of the administration
will be to pursue the Filipino army
either until its further effectiveness is
destroyed or Aguinaldo is compelled to
sue for unconditional peace. Gen.
Wheaton's advance is the beginning of
determined campaign, which will be
carried on increasingly until the
supremacy of the United States in the
Philippines is undisputed.
Madrid, March 1.-THE Spanish
government is preparing an appeal to
the powers against Gen. Otis's orders
forbidding negotiations for the ransom
of Spanish prisoners held by the Fill.
pinOs.
Premier Silvela and Minister of War
POlavieja held another conference to-
day concerning the order. They
decided that, in addition to an appeal
to the powers, Spain would also send
protest to. Washington.
Madrid, March 1.-THE Corresp0n.
dencia today says THE Cabinet has
advised the Queen Regent to ratify
the peace treaty between Spain and
the United States without awaiting
the reassembling of Cortes."
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-16
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-16

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUA-
" BILE REAL E5TATE.-Pursuant to
a decree of the Circuit Court of Augusta
county entered November 23rd, 1898, in the
chancerv cause of VIM x. Smiley and
wife vs.. E. Il. Thomas, &C., pending in
said court, the undersigned special com.
missioners, will offer for sale at public
auction, in front of the county court house
in Staunton. Va,
Saturday, April 1st. 1899. at12M,
the following described real estate. that
certain tract of land near the village of
Newport, in Augusta county, of which
Jacob Lucas died seized. containing SO
acres. / rood and 20 poles, more or less,
being the same land upon which John +.
Lucas now resides.
Terms of Sale-One-fourth cash in hand
and the balance in three equal irstalments.
evidenced by the bonds of the purchaser
with good personal security. payable in
one, two and three years from day of tale
with interest from date, the title of the
land to be retained as ultimate security.
R. E. R. NELSON,
A. q. BRAXTON,
JOS. A. GLASGOW,
Special Commissioners,
Clerks ONCE Of the Circuit Court of Angus
Ia County, to-wtt:
aforesaid do certify that Jos. A. Glasgow has
executed the bond required by decree of
sale In the chancery cause of WINK. Smiley
ana VIE VS.. =. G. Thomas &C., now pending
Given under my hand this 2sth day of
- Jos. B. WOODWARD, Clerk.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-16
TO THE VOTERS OF AUGUSTA COUN
TY AND CITY OF STAUNTON,

beg leave to announce my candidacy
for reelection to to the office of SHERIFF OF
Augusta County and City of Staunton, te
which office you have heretofore twice
Democratic Primary to be held April 8th
1899, and should be elected, promise 8
faithful discharge of the duties of the Office
to the best of my ability.
Thanking you for the support you have
heretofore given me. and soliciting a con.
tinuance of your favor, am
Very Res pectfully.
f-21-tdp n. G, WATTS,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-16

Mr.. Mckinley was elected president
with the distinct understanding that
our currency should be reformed.
More than two years have passed and
not a single solitary thing has been
done to keep this pledge. Will the
gold Democrats trust lin for second
tsrm2
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-16
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
A CA III,

In view of the approaching election, we
deem it wise to select the most worry and
efficient men to fill the various county and
district Offices, and whilst these offices be-
long to the people. we think it Just and
right they should be distributed among our
most worthy citizens. No man should have
life tenure in Office, some of county and
district Offices have been held by the same
men for twelve or sixteen years. We think
it time some of them should be changed,
therefore we would most respectfully cali
upon MR.. j. MARTIN HARRIS to an
nounce himself candidate for the office of
Commissioner of the Revenue for River
heads District. Respectfully,
MANR VOTERS
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-16
A CARD,

To. Messrs. I. W. Gilkeson, Jacob H. Bay
lor, A. W. Tate, VIM. Rosen. W. H. Will
son, Q. K. Henderson. Geo. A. McCrav. M
F. Gilkeson and Others
Gentlemen-I have noted your very
fiattering call upon me to become a can di-
date for Supervisor in the Beverly Manor
district, and while appreciate this call to
become candidate for this position, which
is very responsible one, beg to say that
.! must decline. Thanking each of you 9
the confidence thus reposed in me, am
Very respectfully,
H. M, CLEMMER.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-16

TO the voters of Augusta County: I here
by announce myself candidate for
reelection to the Office of Clerk of the
County Court of Augusta. subject to the
Democratic primary to be held on April
Sth. 1899. highly appreciate your cordial
support IN the past and will be grateful for
your kind continuance of the same, If
elected, will endeavor to continue to fill
the Office to your satisfaction, as l have
heretofore aimed to do.
Respectfully,
feb 23-tde WILLIAM A, BURNETT.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-16
TO THE VOTERS OF AUGUSTA COUN.
TY AND CITY OF STANTON,

L respectfully announce myself a candi.
date for reelection to the office of CLERK OF
THE CIRCUIT COURT of Augusta County, sub
1ect to the Democratic Primary 10 be held
April 9Th. 1899.
Profoundly grateful for your support in
the past and earnestly soliciting cOntin.
uance Of the same, promise, if elected, q
faithful discharge of the duties of the of.
flee In the future as in the past to the best
OF my ability. Very respectfully,
f-21-tdp. JOS. B, WOODWARD.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-16
TO THE VOTERS OF THE COUNTY
OF AUGUSTA.

hereby announce myself a candidate
for reelection to the offlce of COUNTY
TREASURER, subject to the decision of the
democratic Primary, to be held on the 8th
day of April, 1899.
Thanking you for the honor you have
conferred on me in the past, by electing
me to the Office for four successive terms,
l pledge myself, if elected, to a faithful
performance of the duties of the Office in
the future. Very Respectfully,
f-21-tdp. IN. MCFARLAND.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-16

ITO the Voters of Beverly Manor District
Il hereby announce myself a can.
didate for re ection to the office of Superyi.
sor of Augusta county for Beverly Manor
District, subject to the Democratic primary
to be held on April 8, 1899. l highly an.
preciate your cordial support in the past
and will be grateful for your kind contin-
uace of the same. If elected, 1 will en-
deavor to continue to fill the office to your
satisfaction, as ]. have heretofore aimed to
do. Respectfully.
MARI tdp H. M. SPENCER.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-16

Henry Watterson is making a bid
for the next National Democratic
Convention to meetat Louisville. AS
Mr.. Watterson wants the Democrats
t. nominate Republican for Presi-
dent the Democrats should let him
severely alone and hold the convention
In some other city, where Watterson' 8
influence does not predominant.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-16

Assurances are given daily through
the press of the land that the country
is prospecting and that cheer and good
feeling is fast filling up the space occu-
pied for many years past by misery
and discomfort. This is indeed graft
flying and wehope the day is not far
distant when the prosperity we hear
30 much about will take a firm hold
upon our city and county and cause
Industries to start up, railroads to
building and thus open market for
the products of the farmer. Our nat
ural advantages are all that could be
desired and it is only the lack of ener-
gy and capital that We have not made
long strides towards better times in
the past. Let our business men deter
mine to unite in a movement to make
our city and county blossom as the
rose.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-16

TO THE VOTERS OF BEVERLY MAN.
OR D1STRICT.-I respectfully an.
nounce myself a candidate for reelection
to the Office of Road Commissioner for
Beverly Manor District, Augusta county.
Va, subject to the primary election to Be
held April 9Th, 1899. am thankful for
past favOrs, and if reelected, promise a
faithful discharge of my duties.
81 tdp J. FRANK HANGER,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-16

TO the Voters OF Augusta County, here
by announce myself a candidate for
the otf1ce OF mmissioner Of the Revenue
Tor Beverly Manor District, to be voted for
at the Primary Election, to be held on
APRIL Sth, 1899. From my experience or
eight ~ years in County 1reasurer'S ONCE.
feel that have become sufficiently famiI
lar with the kind OF wOrR that is necessary
one. Respectfully solicit the support OF nv
friends and the public generally.
Respectfully,
feb 2-tde JNO. +. TAYLOR.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-16
TO THE VOTERS OF AUGUSTA co

l respectfully announce myself a candi.
date for re election to the office of Com.
missioner of the Revenue for BEVERLY Man.
or District, subject to the Democratic Pri-
mary. Election to be held April 9Th, 1899,
nnanklng my friends for past favors and
soliciting your future support. I promise
II elected to discharge the duties of the
ONCE to the best of my ability.
Very Respectfully,
w. ARTHUR WILSON
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-16

To the Voters of Augusta County:
beg leave to announce myself a candi-
date for the Office of Commissioner of the
Revenue for Middle River district, snbject
to the Democratic Primary to be held April
8, 1899. and pledge myself to discharge its
duties faithfully and impartially to the
best of my ability. should you see fit to
elect me. Respectfully,
VIM. F. WHITMORE.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-16

The retirement of General Fitzhugh
Lee from the Senatorial race in this
State will cause regret among his
friends, as they were more than anx-
ious to see this honor conferred upon
him and would have worked manfully
TO that end. 1t is expected that as
General Lee is out of the way, other
prominent gentlemen will now enter
the field against Mr.. Martin.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-16

TO the Voters of Beverly Manor District
L At the urgent solicitation of MANY
friends beg leave to announce nv can.
d1dacy for election to the office of Superyi.
sOr for Beverly Manor Magisterial Dis.
trict, subject to the Democratic Primary
to be held April 8, 1899, and if elected I
promise that same vigilant care over the
finances of the county and district that has
heretofore characterized my record.
Very respectfully,
mar 2tdp w. A. CRAWFORD.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-16

Our congressman are about as ex-
pensive when dead as when living.
For the funeral of Congressman
Dingley, the public was taxed 81, 500.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-16

In the SPECTATOR today will be
found call signed by number OF
citizens for Thomas A. Brown, OF
Swoope, to announce himself candi.
date for Sheriff OF Augusta comfy
and city of Staunton and following
the call is the card of Mr.. Brown an
nouncing himself. Mr.. Brown is a
well known citizen, and as good
Democrat submits his claims to the
Democratic primary to be held on the
Sth of next month. He enters the con-
test with no jill will towards the pres
emit incumbent, but as a freeman in a
free country. Mr.. Brown will very
likely make the campaign interesting,
as he is live man and seldom does
things in half way fashion.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-16

hereby announce myself a candidate for
re election TO the office of Commission
er OF the Revenue for Pastures District
SUBJECT TO the Democratic Primary on the
eth OF April. Thankful for past patron
age; lsoilcit continuance of the same and
If elected promise faithful DISCHARGE of
the duties of the Office. RespectfuIiy'
mar 2 dp d. F. HOOVER
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-16

To the Voters of Augusta county:
l respectfully announce myself a candi-
date for Commissioner of the Revenue for
Pastures district, subject to the Democratic
Primary to be held April 8, 1892 If elect
ed pledge myself to faithfully discharge
the duties of the Office to the best of NV
ability. JAS. E. DIAMOND.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-16
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-16
Commissioner of the Revenua

TO THE VOTERS OFAUGUSTA COIN.
TY:-I hereby announce myself a can
didate for election to the office of Commits
sloner OF the Revenue for North River dis
f u SUBJECT to the votes of the people.
duties of the Office honestly, equally and
with justice to all. to the best OF nv abiII-
ty. Respectfully.
mar 9-tde HENDREN V, BELL.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-16
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-16

" the Voters Of Augusta Coounty-I
self candidate for re election to the office
OF Commissioner of the Revenue for Mid
die River District, subject to the Democrat
ic Primary to be held April 8, 1899. Thank.
ing my friends for their support in the past
and selecting continuance of the same
In the future, l promise, if elected, faith
ful discharge of the duties of the office to
the Dest OF my ability. Very respectfully,
WILLIAM Fl. MOORMAN.'
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-16
COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY

l hereby respectfully announce myself q
candidate for election as Commonwealth
Attorney Of Augusta county, subject to The
Democratic Primary Election to be held
April Sth. 1899. promise, If elected, to
discharge the duties Of the office to the best
OF my ability. Very respectfully,
Jan 26-i12 RICHARD S. KER,