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New-York tribune., 1900-11-11

1t is reported that the "Anti-Imperialist
League" is not a bit discouraged surprised
at the result of the election but will continue its
work without interruption The "Anti-Imperial-
ist League" 1t may be remembered, is the funny
little club whose motto is IF any man refuses
Ito haul down the American flag. spot him on the
"snoot''-or something to that effect
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-02-09
Public Institutions Inspected.

The Committee on Schools, Colleges,
Asylums and Prisons of the State Leg.
islature spent Tuesday and Wednes.
day in this city inspecting the Western
State Hospital and the Virginia School
for the Deaf and Blind. DR.. Ben.
Blackford, of the Hospital, and Prof.
W. A. Bowles, of the deaf and blind
school, entertained the committee and
extended them every courtesy. After
a thorough inspection the members of
the committee expressed themselves
as highly pleased at the manner in
which the two institutions are man.
aged. The following gentlemen COM
posed the party: MajorE H. Barclay,
of Rockbridge, DR.. A. B. Fitzpatrick,
of Nelson, ]. M. Whitehead, Of lee, j.
w. Gregory, of Pittsylvania, j. w.
Fleet, of King and Queen, Major John
L. Cowan, of Montgomery, DR.. r. W.
Mcconnell, of Scott, OF the House of
Delegates, and Thomas l.. Tate, of
Pulaski, of the Senate; E.G. Akers. of
the Railroad Commissioners office,
Richmond, and Pages Milton Morgan
and Geo. G. Jordan.
The committee Travelled in a special
car, coming here from Charlottesville
over the G. & o., and expected to go
to Lexington via the B so, but were
informed that a charge of $25 would
have to be paid yer the last named
road.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-02-09
Meeting Of City Council.

The city council met Tuesday night
in regular session with eight of the
twelve members present. The minutes
were read and approved, as was also a
number of accounts against the city.
A committee, composed of Messrs.
Kilgalen, Glasgow and Tams, was ap-
pointed to investigate and report on
the advisability of securing a new
boiler for the pump house.
Petitions for and against the use of
Johnson street by the horse traders
who frequently visit Staunton, was
read, and after remarks by a number
of citizens interested, was referred to
the street committee.
City Attorney Gordon reported that
bill for new water supply for Staunton
had been introduced in the Legisla-
ture, but that members of that body
favored changes, 80 as to give city
easment over land instead of fee sim
pie right and also to let the people vote
on the bond issue. With Mr.. Glasgow
in the chair, Mr.. SPOTS offered a res
olution approving the changes sug-
geited and in favor of a vote by the
people if one.tenth of the voters petit
toned for same. Mr.. Crlmmens want
ed a vote of the people without any
"ifs" and lands, and offered a resolu-
tion to that effect, but it was defeated
and the SPOTS resolution adopted.
MI. SPOTS also had a resolution
adopted favoring an extension of the
city limits.
Nothing was said about the election
of a policeman to succeed the late
Joseph A. Newman. An interested
citizen was heard to remark that he
did not believe the city council knew
that the city was minus a police officer.
There being no further business the
council adjourned.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-02-09
B%ridgeWater Items.

Harry Hopewell, of Mt. Scion. spent
Saturday and Sunday visiting relatives
here.
s. A. Richcreek went to Staunton
last week to work at the cigar-making
trade. His home is at 116 Vine street.
The Odd Fellows and the Nasons
here are increasing their membership
adding new members nearly every
meeting.
Paul E. Dinkel has gone to Meadow
Greek, w. Va, where he has a position
as telegraph operator for tie c. & o.
railroad.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Blackburn, of
S%taunton. were the guests of Mrs.
Samuel Swarts severaldays during the
first of the week.
Mrs. Sarah Turk, of Berlinton, was
badly hurt Tuesday evening by falling
from the NOV in the stable. She has
been unable to sit up since the acct
dent occurred.
We understand that there have been
several lots sold on Broad street, and
that other lots have been sold where a
new street will be opened in the early
spring. A number of houses will be
erected here as soon as the weather
becomes warmer. The outlook for the
future in the building line is encourag-
ing.-The Herald.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-02-09
WI OLD GENTLEMEN.
Augusta County Has the Oldest With Iadi.
ana a Good Second.

Captain L. g. Morton, Of this city
has written the Richmond Dispatcf
the following interesting article, which
will prove of interest to our readers:
You have been passing around in
diana's old man." Charles Hosman
who celebrated his ninety-hfth birth
day d few weeks ago, and who SAID ne
was 2 years younger than the State OF
Ohio; also, that his first vote was FOL
John Quincy Adams, when be ran fo1
President the second time in 1873, and
that he was l year and day too young
to vote for him in 1924.
You can come nearer home and do
better than that. Suppose you pass
around Augusta county's old man, Mr..
George L. Argenbright, who lives neal
Greenville, the father OF Staunton's
Corporation Court Clerk, Newton Al
genbrlght, the most popular man in
StauntOn.
He went up the other day to help
celebrate his fathers niEety-nlnth
birthday. He was born January II,
1901, and is 2 years older than the State
of Ohio, and last his first vote for John
Quincy Adams when he a for Presi-
dent the first time in 1924, has voted
for President in every election since
and lived under every President the
United States has had except. Wash
ington. He still uses his own teeth to
eat de corn-cake.' uses his W eyes
to read without glasses, writes with
his quill pen made by his own hand,
uses neither whiskey or tobacco, and
never did, goes to bed at dark and rises
at daylight, keeps busy around the
house and lgarden in good weather,
goes to see his neighbors and likes to
have them come to see him, but don't
like railroad trains and never rides on
them; thinks they are dangerous. He
is the senior of four living generations
of Argenbrights, his last and younger
brother having died recently at the age
of 80. His wife died when she was 80
years old.
Indiana's "oldest man" says he be-
came a Republican at the birth of that
some forry-odd years ago, and
has been a Republican ever since.
s Oldest man was born a Dem
ocrat, has been a Democrat first, last,
and all the time, walked to the polls to
vote for Bryan, and will do it again
when he is 100 years old. Let Indiana
trot out another horse
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-02-09
Where Does the Money Go?

EDITOR SPECTATOR There has
been a good deal of criticism in certain
papers about the manner in which
our road money is spent. Some of our
road commissioners, it is said, get
from $500 to 81, 900 yearly and never
show where the money goes. and never
make any settlement. We learn that
1t is the duty of the Supervisors to
have all these persons settle yearly,
and show what they have done with
the money. Whether this has been
done We do not know, but we suppose
every road officer is ready to settle,
and can show how he spent his part.
All this talk about S11. 900 being laid
for roads and only about So 800 getting
on the roads and the balance in the
pockets of the officers, must be unjust.
We know we have pretty good roads
for dirt roads, and we believe we have
a faithful set of officers, but if the
money does 60 to the road overseers
and into the pockets of the road COM
m%issiOners without a report being
made, what are our Supervisors doing?
They can call for settlements and
vouchers and should do it. We can't
blame the commissioners and road
for not settling, if nobody
asks for a settlement. Let the Super
visorS take the matter in hand and
all this talk will cease. They are the
servants of the people, and the people
lOOk to them. We don't think much
Of the talk about oyerseers and COM
m%issioners getting nearly all the
money and the roads just what is left
IS true. but the Supervisors car settle
,he question. TAXPAYER.
West Augusta, Feb. 5.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-02-09
Death of Mrs. capertOn.

Mrs. Mary H. Capcrton died last
Sunday in this city at the home of her
son-in-law, Mr.. W. NJ. Warwick, after
an extended illness. The funeral took
place Monday afternoon at 5 o'clock,
DIR. A. M. Fraser officiating. The re
mains were taken to the G. s. o. de-
pot Tuesday morning and sent to Union,
Monroe county, w. Va, for interment.
accompanied by the members of the
family and a few friends. Deceased
was born in Lynchburg Ga years ago.
She was the widow of DR.. Geo. Fl.
Caperton and for a number of years
resided at Fire Creek, W. Va. Mrs.
Caperton was highly esteemed and a
woman of many lovable traits.
She is survived by foul children, viz:
Mrs. W. M, Warwick, of this city; G.
H. and W. g. Caperton, of Fire Greek;
and Mrs. j. r. Wales, of Nelson coun-
ty. Besides these the leaves several
brothers and sisters and a host OF
friends.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-02-09
Board of Trade Meetlna,

A largely attended meeting of the
Staunton Board of Trade was held
Monday night in the city hall. The
object of the meeting was to start a
movement looking to the upbuilding
Of the city by securing industries and
encouraging those we already have.
Timely addresses We're delivered on
various subjects and much enthusiasm
favoring the proposed water sys-
TEN, the extension of the corporation
limits and strongly in favor of holding
a street fair and trades carnival. Sew
eral important committees we're ap-
pointed to look after these matters.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-02-09
MIddIebrook Happenings.

MiddlebroOk, Feb. 6.-Mr. Elhart
Paxton, who was SO seriously ill last
fall from s~unstroke, has been stricken
again with illness of a similar nature
at Raphine. DR.. Carwell, who was
visiting his parents near here, FASTENED
to the bedside of the sick man in re-
spouse to a telephone message.
Great regret is expressed here over
the burning of Hebron church. 1t
was one of the Old Landmarks, attest
ing the religious fervor of the earlier
settlers. We hope to hear of another
and larger edifice, gracing the site in
the near future.
Mr.. Adam Steele is much improved.
He is now able to sit up some in the
house.
Mrs. Ella Bosserman has been quite
ill for a week past.
VIM. D. II. Gale and James Smiley,
Of near here, were in MiddlebrOOk last
Saturday.
r. A. Helms has added an addition
to his residence that gives it a better
appearance.
There is considerable complaint
among our people over the thievjng
and vandalism going on here. The
wayt to get rid of these Objectionable
persons is for the owners of property to
refuse to rem to them, and thus force
them to leave town. They are known
and it looks like they might be gotten
rid Of in this way, il they could not in
any other. 1t is not at all agreeable
to a working man to raise fowls to
feed those who will not work, and who
put in their time loafing around the
stores, III the way of the merchants
and of customers who may come in tC
buy.
The great rise in the price of manu-
featured products, has fallen heavily
on that class of mechanics, who cui
| the price of their work down last year
| The only remedy we see, is to put il
back, as the laborer is worthy of biz
hire.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-02-09
Notions, Etc.

Adamantine Pins, per paper. 1c
Good quality Needle, 1c
Garter Elastic, per yard, Sc
Safety pins, 3, 4 and &c
Kid Curriers', per dozen, sc
Good quality Plated Tea Spoons, 1Oc
Table Knives and Forks, 30, 40, 40 and zoe
Best quality Envelopes per PIX, 3 to &c
Best quality Paper, 8 to Sc
Ladies' handksrshiefs, Sc up
Mems Turkey red handkerchief. SC
BeautiIul line Laces and Hamburgs, all
prices
Large size Cotton Towel SC
AZ, 900 Cakes of Toilet Soap from 1 penny
to a dime ~
Columbi Mills Carpet chaing col, Soc
Heavyweight Lap Robes, $50.
Double Lap Robes, solid and fancy colors,
1.95 to 400
Blankets, pair, As, IS, 75c and 100
Inc hnest line strictly all-wool Blankets
Window shades, spring roller, 10c
Lace Curtains, pair, GOO
Ladies and Gents Umbrellas, SOC to 2 90
Table Oil Cloth, yard, 124c
White Table Damask, %. 35, 40, so and 75c
Extra large white Counterpart, Csc
Mems Suspenders, 10, 15 and zoe
Ladies' Back Cashmere Gloves, 1Oc
Ladies' Kid Gloves, all colors, warranted. 95
1oO doz extra quality Ladies black hose, Sc
lOO doz Ladies black hose, double soies,
worth l5c, at loo
Children's II hose, from cheapest to best
Mems Heavy work shirts, 25c up
Laundered Pereale or white shirts, SOC
Heavy AMT Shirts and Drawers. Csc.
Atwood Scarlet Shirts, 45c
Ladies Heavy Ribbed Shirts, 121
A full line OF Children's Knit Shirts and
Drawers, 5 to 25c.
Mems and n Boys Gaps, 10 to 25c
Nice line Mems and Boys Hats, 20 to 200
A complete line of Jewelry
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-02-09
Dry Goods Department.

43c-Yard-wide extra heavy unbleached
cotton, 44c
5c-All the best c~alicos, Indigo blue and
Simpson, sc
5c-Good heavyweight outing. &c
7c-EXtra heavyweight outing all colors,
&c
5c-Good quality apron check, sc
43-Good heavy eight cotton plaids, 44c
Good heavyweight Shifting SIC
Genuine Old Hickory Shifting SIC
Good quality yard wide Percales Sc
% inch White Flannel, heavyweight 15c
% inch White Flannel, heavyweight 100
q inch Red Twill Flannel, heavyweight Is
30 inch Blue Twill Flannel heavyweight %
80 inch fast Black Satteen 1Oc
90 inch Unbleached Canton Flannel 7c
80 inch very
heavy SIC
Heavyweight Montana fleece skirting TIC
Extra heavy blue Denim 10c
heavy Kerseys. all colors 25c
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-02-09
New Council Jr. O. U. A. M.

Craigsville now has a f1ourishing
council of So members Jr. Order Uni
ted American Mechanics. The organ
ization was effected on January 9th
and is known as Council No. SO. Meet
ing nights Tuesday of each week. The
officers for the ensuing year are as fol
lows: Councillor, b. R. Daniel; Vice
Councillor, j. R. Hidy; Jr. Past Coun-
cilor, DR.. J. B. futile; Recording Sec
rotary, r. M. Newcomb; Assistant
Recording Secretary, r. B. Dull; FL
nancial Secretary, Homer Harriff;
Treasurer. J. B. Goolsby; Conductor,
G. M. Teabo; Warden, J. L.. Ford:
Inside Sentinel, W. 81. Fix; Outside
Sentinel, A. M. Johnston; Trustees,
j. r. Hidy, u. S. Craig and g. s.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-02-09
Railroad Extension Begun.

Work on the new Coal and Iron Rail-
road, projected to run from South
Elkins, W. Va, where it leaves the
West Virginia Central, to the forks Of
the Greenbrier, where it connects with
the Chesapeake and Ohio, has begun.
Last week the clearing of the right of
way commenced. 1t Is expected to
have the road in operation by Deem
Der, 1900. 1t will be 43 miles long and
will have two tunnels, the contract for
which has already been let. Ex-Sena-
tor Henry G. Davis is president of the
new road, which will be dominated by
the West Virginia Central.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-02-09
Augusta People Buy c~oyinqton Property.

Mr.. J. B. Long sold on Wednesday
OF this week to Mr.. r. W. Crowder, OF
Waynesboro, his property on the cor.
ner of Main and Court streets. The
price paid was something near twenty
five hundred dollars. This property
fronts As feet on Main street and is
considered by many to be the finest
business lot in Covington. 1t has on
1t a very good brick residence, but as
the lot is more valuable for business
purposes this building is practically
worthless as it would have to be torn
down in order to erect a business build
ing, which Mr.. Crowder expects to do.
Also Mr.. Crowder bought of Mr.. r.
j. Dickey the Huddleston house near
the residence Of Mr.. G. w. Rush in this
city. Price paid 1880. This prop
erty, we understand, was purchased for
Rev. A. K. Cooke, of Waynesboro.-I
Sentinel.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-02-09
Death of Miss MTckelbr0ugh.

Miss Amelia s. Mickelbrough died
quite suddenly last Saturday at the
home of her brother-in-law, w. O.
Thomas, on Sears Hill, aged 81 years.
The funeral took place Sunday after
moor and the services were conducted
by Rev. M. L. Wood. The interment
was in Thornrose. The pail bearers
were: J. G. Fretwell, L. W. Foster,
w. II. Price, Robert Swartzel, W. II.
Kable and J. P. Henderson. Deceas-
ed was a native of Richmond, but had
lived in this city for a number OF
years.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-02-09
Judge Letcher Grants a Charter.

Judge s. H. Letcher, of the Circuit
Court, has granted a charter to the
Acme A~cetylene Gas Co., with a capt.
tai stock of $4,000. The headquarters
of the company will be in this city,
and its object is to make gas, and sell
same together with rights, etc. The
officers and directors named for the
first year are: j. Mason Miller, Jr.,
president; d. A. Butcher, v~ice-presi-
dent; c. r. Caldwell. secretary and
treasurer; and j. N. Mcfarland, E. o.
Smith, MICH. Holiday; r. F. Dull and
A, M. CARRIER.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-02-09
POSTAGE Stamps in Books.

Third Assistant Postmaster General
Madden has introduced an innovation
in the postoffice department which
promises to be the most popular thing
of his administration. 1t is the issu-
ance of stamps in book form at so small
an advance in cost that the public will
gladly pay the difference in exchange
for the great convenience it affords.
The books will be ready in the next
month or so.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-02-09
His Life Was Saved,

Mr.. J. E. Lilly, a prominent citizen OF
Hannibal. No.. lately had a wonderful
deliverance from a trlghtful death. In
telling of it he says: 81 was taken with
Typhoid Fever, that ran into Pneumonia.
Ny lungs became hardened. 1 was so weak
l couldn't even sit up in bed. Nothing
helped me. l expected to soon die of Con-
sumption, when l heard of DR.. Kings New
Discovery, One bottle gave great relief. /
continued to use it, and now am we'll and
strong. l can't say too much in Its praise
This marvellous medicine is the surest and
quickest cure in the world for all Throat
and Lung Trouble. Regular sizes SOC and
81. Trial bottles free at B. F. Hughes
Drug Store; every bottle guaranteed.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-02-09
No g To UgIineSS.

The woman who is lovely in face. form
and temper will always have friends, but
one who would be attractive must keep her
health. If she is weak, sickly and all run
down, she will be nervous and irritable.
If she has constipation or kidney trouble,
her impure blood will cause pimples.
blotches. skin eruptions and a wretched
complexion. Electric Bitters is the best
medicine in the world to regulate stomach,
liver and kidneys and to purify the blood.
1t gives strong nerves, bright eyes. smooth,
velvety skin. rich complexion. 1t will
make a good-Iooking, charming woman of
a rundown invalid. Only SOC at B. F.
Hughes Drug Store.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-02-09
Baltimore Live Stock Market,
Tuesday, Februarv e

balulmOTe 1.-Two STOCK Market.
Tuesday, February 6.
Beef Cattle-The arrivals during the
week zoos. Market slow at last weeks
prices for steers; bulls and cows are from
10 to 25c lower. market closed dull.
Prices of beef cattle this week ranged as
follows: Best exports. -: those gen.
orally rated first quality, 54a51c; medium
to good. fair quality, 44a43; ordinary thin
steers, $2.7 IS to $500: COWS and oxen, 43a43;
bulls, 24a4c.s
Hogs-S,46 On the market. Quotes West
ern, IS 40 to $3.50 per 100 lbs gross; those
from nearer points, 1910 to 1925; pigs,
S4.60to 81. 80; roughs, $4.25 to $3.50.
Sheep and Lambs-Receipts 1,474; mar
ket steady. Quote: Sheep, 34a54c; Lambs,
6a7c.
Calves-Heavy supply and selling slow
from 6a7c.
Fresh Cows-Fair supply; selling from
$25 to $40 for common to fair: good from
S45 to $50.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-02-09
Department..

MEMS SHOES & BOOTS.
Mems heavy Brogan, solid leather, 95c
Fine Shoes, lace or congress, solid
Satin Calf, lace or congress, all
styles, lbs
i" Tiger Calf. lace or congress. all
styles, every pair guaranteed, 1.95
Solid leather high top split boot, 6
to IL, 1.25
Solid leather high top split boot, 6 to
IL, better grade, 1,50
High top saddle seam, tap sole, 1.95
Full Stock Kip, ESQ
Fine Calf Skin box toe, warranted 80
Boys extra heavy, Is to 2, lis
8 to 6. 1.25
Mems Gum, snag proof, 2.75
Full line all sizes and styles Rubber shoes
Roy's heavy Brogan, solid leather, 95c
w Satin Calf, LIS
Tiger Calf, same as mems, 1.50 & LIS
LADIES'
Heavy weight shoes, solid leather, 75c
Oil Grained. lined and unlined, LIS
Medium weight, grain OF glove grain. 81
Fine DOngola Button or Lace, loo
Fine DOngola Button or Lace, all styles
toe, our leader, heel OF spring heel,
warranted, 1.25
Children's Csc to LOO
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-02-09
QueenSWare and Glass.
ware Department.

Cups and saucers, per set, with handles, 25c
Porcelain plates, per set, 25c@
Good quality glass tumblers, set, 12c
IL inch Porcelain Meat Dish. l0c
8 inch Porcelain Vegetable Dish, SC
Large size glass stand Lamp complete zoe
Extra large fancy Bowl and Pitcher 75c
10 piece handsome decorated Toilet set FAC
100 piece Porcelain Dinner set 6.95
2 200 Flower pots and saucer, &c up
Line of Fancy Jardenirs, 10c up
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-02-09

NEW MUTUAL PHONE in the Western
Union Telegraph Office, Staunton,
Va, is No. 521. County Phones can now
call the Western Union Office direct and
give their message, and then call some
friend to guarantee message and they will
be sent Immediately. If the Western I'm
Ion Telegraph Office can't hear you call No.
600, Central ofiee, to repeat message to the
Western Union.
N. c. WATTS,
Supt. S. M. T.. Co..
Cut this out and post ON YourdirectorY
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-02-09
EruptlOnS.

Are grand, but Skin Ereuption rob life of
joy. Bucklen's Arnica 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 25c a box. Cure guaranteed.
Sold by B. F. Hughes, Druggist.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-02-09
PRICES! CUT Prices!

Not when the season is over, but now, at the beginning of the eason and
as long as the goods last. We bought stock early, and lots of the same
goods are much higher now, but You will get the advantage of the low prices
as long a the present stock lasts. Again, W have lots of Job Lots; goods
that We bought at about half price, perfect goods, but just a few of kind and
it is hardly worth while to quote prices on them unless you come 1T once as
they will be closed in a few days. Below we quote a few articles in each de-
partment, just to show you W e are not trying to misead you. We can only
quote prices OF a few for want of space, but every department is full.