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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-09
POLITICAL PULL.

One of the strongest evidences Of
the imperial tendency Of this country
is the favoriteism prevalent in high
places. We do not wish to see good
sons of good fathers kept in the back
ground, but there is vastly more of the
pull" in vogue than most men think.
If boys father was distinguished
general, or even if his grand father
was, a place is quickly made for the
scion, who is often worthless profit
gate, without natural ability, bis only
qualification being that bis ancestor
had done something toward acquiring
fame. 1t looks to. the ordinary man
as if the ancestor had given or ought
to have given the youth such merito-
rious qualities as would have enabled
him to outstrip his fellows in the race
of life, who had not been blessed with
great sires or grandsires. But no. 1t
is the absolute wOrthlessness of such
youth that generally calls him to
public attention and secures him posi-
ton, to the disgrace possibly, or GER
tainly to the injury Of the service. A
meritoriOus young man full Of energy
and brains, is side tracked, left out,
and forced into the ordinary walks of
life because a drone, sOt, or the i'm
potent son of some distinguished per-
son has been fitted into the position.
Wealth Is another factor In this evil.
If worthless son of wealthy sire
presents himself in he goes, to the ex-
elusiOn of a poor boy who would almost
certainly have made his mark in the
position and dignified it. Nothing
has more exemplified this than the
conduct of the appointing power in
the recent wars we have been and are
now engaged in. We are glad to get
rid of some of the scum that was float.
ing thick in the social cesspool at
Washington. But much of it was not
worth what it cost to send it on 80
great u journey as to the Philippines,
or bring it back in a leaden casket.
Such is the favOriteism, such is the
spull, such the tentacles of official
life. that no organization in this coun-
try Is closer knit, more determined,
and more grasping than the army and
navy circle especially, which no sooner
sees an empty place, nice fat job. a
sinecure, than it seizes on it. None of
these people ever earned an honest PEN
ny in their lives, but they draw their
substance entirely from the sweat of
the millions and make the country
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-09

There must now be no strikes nor
panics. Every factory must whiz.
New railroads be built, new furnaces
erected, new banks established, any
thing out of trust must be brought
in, prosperity must prosper, and John
X. Cowan must take the whole 5000
cars. The army must be made large
and imposing, the navy must exceed
England's. We must be world power.
Taxation must be kept to the present
high standard, and the war in the
Philippines continued until the whole
ten million people have been killed
and their holdings benevolently assim-
Hated. The millennium is almost on
us.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-09
GENERAL NEWS.
WEST VIRGINIA.

WEST VIRGINIA.
Returns are meagre, but the indica
tions are that the State has given Nc
Kinley $4,000 majority, and elected a
Republican legislature.
MARYLAND
Gave Mckinley $4,000 and elected
four Republican Congressman.
DELAWARE
Gave Mckinley 1,500, but the legis-
lature is Democratic, thus ensuring
the election of two U. 8. Senators.
NEW YORK.
Greater New York did not come up
to the expectations of the Democrats,
ouly giving Bryan 81 900. McKinley's
majority in the entire State is l2O, 900.
NEBRASKA,
The FusiOnists claim the State by
5000. but Republicans do net think
they have carried it, and make coun
ter claim of 5000. They also claim
the legislature.
Goes Republican by 81 900.
KENTUCKY.
The Democrats claim the State by
10, 900 for both Mckinley and Beck
ham. The Republicans also claim the
State.
INDIANA.
or Ooo Do,rI,,;no, Tho yAat t;ol1ot
runs will with the national ticket.
ILLINOIS
Gives Mckinley 100, 900, and elects
the Republican State ticket.
MONTANA.
Montana gives Bryan $1,000, and
elects Democratic legislature. Sena
tor Clarke claims that he controls that
body and will be sent back to the Sen
ate.
SOUTH DAKOTA.
This State in which Hanna made
such fight for the defeat of Senator
Pettigrew. went Republican by 10000
and elected a Republican legislature.
KANSAS
Was carried for Mckinley by about
10000.
OHIO
Gave Mckinley $4,000, and elected
Is out of 10 congressman.
OTHER STATES.
Nearly all the other States cast their
votes about the some as they did four
years ago.
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virginia News.

A British steamer is loading 10000
tons of Pocahontas coal at Norfolk for
Manila.
A severe northeast gale swept the
Virginia coast Monday and many YES
sells sought shelter in Hampton Roads.
Mrs. Raleigh L. Daniel, formerly OF
Virginia, died Friday at Weldon, N.
C. The deceased was daughter OF
Capt. Charles 8. Snead, of Fluvanna
county.
Col. John Murphy, proprietor OF
Murphy g Hotel. in Richmond, is about
to begin the erection of a handsome
hotel at the southwest corner of Eighth
and Broad streets, in that city.
The epidemic which was killing the
horses along the river in Westmore-
land county, has entirely disappeared.
While it prevailed large number OF
very valuable animals died.
Mr.. Henry c. Trigger, one of the old
est citizens of King George county.
died at his home near Igo. OH Friday,
and his remains were inferred in the
burial ground of Potomac Baptist
church on Sunday.
Thomas Fl. Franklin died at his
home in Fredericksburg on Sunday,
aged "a years. Although uneducated'
by some means he could solve almost
| in a moments time the most difficult
problems in arithmetic.
The Home for Needy Confederate
Women, in Richmond, was dedicated
on Sunday. The services included
prayer by Rev, Carey E. Morgan
scripture reacing by Rev. Harry Min
nick; opeding remarks by DIR. George
Cooper; address by Rev. Carey E. Nor
gan; address by Rev. DIR. E. N. Callsch
address by Rev. DIR. George Cooper
and response to ministers by Gen. A
l.. Phillips.
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them. This is why we must
have an army of 1900 men, this is
why we must have a navy to spread
over the earth. These parasites see
chances to fix their offspring and poor
relations on the taxpayers for life, and
they are moving heaven and enrth to
accomplish these ends. They are right
on the ground and no sooner does the
vacancy occur than they rush in. The
poor mans son has no more chance
under the present arrangement OF
officers than if be did not live in the
country. Our people do not realize
what viper they are nursing IN the
increase of the army and navy.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-09
DEAFNESS Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an infiamed con-
dition of the mucous lining of the Eus-
tachian Tube. When this tube gets in
famed you have a rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing, and when it is entire
ly closed deafness is the result, and I'M
less the Inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored to it's normal con-
dition, hearing will be destroyed for
ever; nine cases out of ten are caused
by catarrh, which is nothing but an in
famed condition of the mucous sur
faces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case of deafness (caused by ca
tarrh) that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars. free
F.. }. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-09
MCKINLEY
AND
ROOSEVELT
292 Electoral Votes.
Popular Vote Decreased.

President MeKinley's vote in the
electoral college will probably be 1872.
a gain of q votes over 1896. The in
dications are that Bryan will receive
1876, as against 176 in 1896. This is
the estimate compiled from the latest
returns from all over the country. Nc
Kinley carried all the States that he
did IN 1896, except Kentucky, where
the indications favor Bryan. He cap
tured Nebraska, Utah, Kansas, South
Dakota, Washington and Wyoming,
from the Democratic column. The
returns from these States are meagre.
but Mckinley apparently carried
them. The popular vote for Mckinley
will show decrease frcM that cast
for him in 1896. %
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-09

Rev. s. w. Cole, of Culpeper, who
has been conducting the prOtracted
meeting at the Baptist church here
for the past two weeks, closed the
meeting Sunday night. There were
nearly one hundred professions of re-
ligion during the services. Mr.. Cole
made fine impression on our people
and he will always receive a warm well
come when he visits our city.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-09

The Baltimore San is responsible for
Maryland's being in the Republican
column both this and the previous cleo
ton. Its influence threw the State
into the Republican cess pool four
years ago, and the slime could not be
washed off now. There are many who
are so ungenerous as to say that had
the Sun not believed it could redeem
the State it would have stuck to it's
former friends.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-09

There is one thing that ought to come
out of this election and that is the
shelving of Roosevelt. If any party
can stand such as he, it is strong in
deed.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-09

convincing proof that the kidneys and blad-
der are out of order.
What to Do.
There is comfort in the knowledge 50
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-09
Death Of Mrs. H0ttInuer,

Mrs. Jacob Hottinger died at her
her home at Roman on Saturday, from
paralysis, after an illness of only a
week, aged 60 years and 7 months. De
ceased is survived by four daughters,
Mrs. s. H. Good, Mrs. Jacob Sheets,
Mrs. p. L. Huffman and Mrs. Andrew
Trippett, also by one son, Mr.. VIM.
Hottinger. Her funeral took place
afternoon, the services being
by Rev. G.. A. Riser,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-09
ELECTION RESULTS.

The election is over. "God relgns,
and the Republican party lives. F"
These are the sententious words OF
the contentious Mr.. Hanna, who now
will occupy higher and more impor-
tant position in the country than
before. The country has again bowed
before the golden calf, and drawn the
tolls of capital tighter and tighter
about labor, and in four years more
will squeeze out what little vitality
remains In 1t. The causes which LED
to the Democratic overthrow will not
be discussed, because as to these no
two people agree. For our part we
do not expect to see another Demo
cratic President during our natural
lives, even though we may live to three
score wears and ten, but We do expect
to see force bills. and such reduction
of representation in the South as
will practically blot her out OF the
sisterhood of States. Glorying in their
strength, and imbued with the ancient
feeling of dislike for the South, there
will be few blows that can be dealt her
she will not now receive. 1t is as
certain as fate that her peace Is IN
peril. Mr.. Lodge has long been smart
ing under the defeat of his bill, and 1t
has been known that he has always
been ready to renew his efforts to pass
it when opportunity presented. There
has never been a more favorable one
than now, and in little while we will
see the fight begun. The farming In
dustry cannot fail to languish under
present conditions. 1t produces the
wealth of the country, and it is the In
dustry which moves the whole mechan-
ism. When it languishes every other
thing is in sympaty. 1t has been Ian
guisaing, but the effect of its malady
ia not vet fully realized. Before the
next four years are ended there must
be a panic or conditions must change
Five hundred millions of gold cannot
be wrung from the people by taxation
and lie idle in the treasury without
danger to the nation. The verdict Of
Tuesday has been in favor Of war. Ii
has endorsed McKinleyism in all Of
its phases. 1t has anointed and bless
ed the trusts and told them to 60 Out
doing good. 1t has licked the dust OF
the shoes of Wall Street, and set up 9
monocled, pampered dude, above the
honest laboring man. 1t has crowned
Mark Hanna as the king Of beasts. II
has torn up the constitution and start
ed the nation on the high road ethel
to destruction or kingly government
possibly both. 1t has put chains OF
the limbs OF the South, and we believe
taken one long stride toward interna
discord that may result in another
civil strife.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-09
Spread Like WiIdfIra.

When things are the best they become
the best selling Abraham Hare, a lead
ing druggist, Of Belleville, o., writes:
Electric Bitters are the best selling bitters
have handled in 20 years. You know
why2 Most diseases begin in disorders of
stomach, liver, kidneys, bowels, blood and
nerves. Electric Bitters tones up the
stomach. regulates liver kidneys and bow
els, purifies the blood, strengthens the
nerves, hence cures multitudes of maladies.
It builds up the entire system. Puts new
life and vigor into any weak, sickly, rum
down man or woman. Price SOC. Sold by
B. f. Hughes. druggist.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-09

There are one or two consOling fea-
lures about the election and one in
particular is that Gen. Jas. A. Walker
Can be seen in Washington this win
ter haunting the room of the commit.
tee on elections.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-09
WE WILL BEAR THE CALAMITY.

We WILL BEAR me CALAMITY.
We shed no tears over the result OF
the election. We do not make living
by politics, and we are not much given
to admiring those who do. We are
always prepared for defeat, and accept
it with such grace and composure as
we can command.
If any one knew our feelings the day
that Lees army surrendered, the sad
ness we felt then, and the hopelessness
that event cast over us, they ought to
know that we can stand any kind OF
sorrow and not weep. All dlsappoint-
ments, all calamities, other than death
of near and dear friends, have been
as nothing to that event. While defeat
is a trial with us in most things, de-
feat such as we have just passed
through is as nothing to what we have
! felt on other occasions. We regret
more than we can express that seeing
the reelection of Republican presi-
dent meant an attempted enslavement
of the Southern people and more car
pet bag rule, our chief sorrow is that
the SONS of the South have turned on
her and are helping rivet on those
chains. The defeat Of Bryan is moth
ing in itself. He can live and so can
We. We could do like many of our
brethren swap our political coat for a
few dollars and walk into the inner
sanctuary, we could debase ourselves
in thousand ways that might keep
the scurge from falling on our backs,
but we don It propose to do it.
We have never, had a Democratic
president and possible never will. That
excrescence, Cleveland. was not one,
and we have always been ashamed of
the votes we cast for him. He never
would have been seated the first time,
nor elected the second time, if the
money power in New York had not
known how plant tool they had in
him. 1t is easy therefore for one who
has never known anything but defeat
to become reconciled to it, and we are
so. We would feel calm and serene
over the result if such States as Mary.
land and Kentucky had not turned
traitor and deserted to the enemy
This is exasperating to some extent
but does not entirely discompose us
Mr.. Bryan made the most magnificent
fight ever made by one man for thu
life of a nation. The day will come
when the wisdom of his course will bt
more apparent to those who will suf1el
the consequences of his defeat thai
now. His canvas was clean and dig
nified, and we rejoice that we had tn
privilege of voting for man who
whether followed or not. had tn
courage of his convictions and tn
backbone to express them. Had b
= come from All eastern instead of [
western State, he would have beel
elected before. But a western ma
cannot be elected. He is denounced
as an anarchist on account of his lC
cality. But in defeat there is no mai
l of modern times who has SO endeare
himself to the plain people as MI
Bryan, who has fought 80 splendid
battle tor their cause.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-09
Commissioners sale
OF A
VALUABLE FARM
IN AUGUSTA COUNTY. VA.

In AO6 v "A.
The undersigned Commissioners, in pur-
suance OF authority vested in them by decree
Of the circuit court of Augusta county, Va.
in the chancery cause OF J I. Shields adm y
VS.. Shields Infants, of date June 3rd, 1898
will proceed to sell in front of the court house
Of Augusta county court, i'll the city OF
Staunton, Va, about the hour of II O'Clock
M, on
MONDAY, the 18th day of NOVEMBER, 1900
the following property which belonged to
the late J. 7. Shields at the time OF his
death, viz:
A tract Of land in Riverheads District con-
tanning about One Hundred and Thirty
Acres, adjoining the j. Il. Shields "Home
Farm" distant about eight miles from
Staunton, on both sides of the road leading
from Stanton to Lexington and known as
the "London Tract
This farm is well watered and has on it a
good frame dwelling, good barn and ten
TERMS OF SALE-Cash sufficient to pay
the costs of sale and the residue in three
equal installments at nine, eighteen and
date OF sale, with interest from that date, for
which inStallmentS of deferred purchase
money the purchaser or purchasers will be
required to execute bends with approved
personal security and the title will be with
''''N as D''''''''' FITziUGH ELDER,
THOS. c. ELDER,
Sale Commissioners
Clerks Office of the Circuit Court of Au-
gusta County, to- wit:
1, JOS B. Woodward, Clerk of the Court
aforesaid do certify that Fitzhugh Elder,
one of the commissioners above named,
has executed the bond required by decree
of sale entered on the 3rd day of June,
1898. in the chancery cause of John 7.
Shields adm K. VS.. John T. Shields In
fants, now pending in this court.
October II, 1900.
JOS. B. WOODWARD,
oc 19-tds CLERK.
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FOR SALE PRIVATELY

will offer for sale privately the Sc acre
Hope. 1t has on it dwelling, corn crib,
wagon shed granary and all necessary out
buildings. Every building new and con-
structed in first class style. If desired SO
acres of land adjoining can be bought at
reasonable figures. The land is we'll cul.
tivated ard has on it besides growing crops
about 16 acres in timber. Address or APP
Fly to F. A. KERR.
sep % 8t* New Hope, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-09

Maryland is the best example we
have had of the effect of money on vo-
ters. Possibly Wall street will now
surrender her job to Baltimore.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-09

The Gold Democrats who ran for
Congress IN Maryland will all stay at
home. This is an extremely just re-
tribution and We trust Providence
may never decree otherwise.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-09

We hope all of the very efficient Of
ficials about here feel that they have
done their whole duty, and that Mas
ter Mark will return them to their
fodder.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-09

There must be good deal of pros
perity. Prosperity consists in the
corporations getting rich and the peo-
pie getting poor.
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10 CODgrGSSnlGl From VI

Virginia stood true to her colors
Tuesday, giving Bryan an increased
majority which will probably reach
10000. She also elected solid Demo
cratic delegation to Congress. Henry
L. Maynard in the Second District
defeated DIR. Wise by an overwhelm
ing majority of 1000. In the Ninth
District that brilliant Democrat. Judge
w. F. Rhea defeated Gen. James A.
Walker by a majority of over 1000.
Fully one third of the white Republi-
cans in the district supporting him.
In our own, the Tenth District, Hon.
II. D. Flood recei we'd a majority of at
least $500. In the other districts the
Democratic candidates were elected
by large majorities.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-09

sediment or set
ting indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton of the kid
neys; if it stains
your linen 1t is
evidence of kid
ney trouble; too
frequent desire to
pass 1t or pain in
the back is also
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-09

MANTED-A lady of refinement to teach
W in a family, four miles from Staun-
ton. References exchanged. Addres,
J. T. HANGER,
nox 2-2tx StauntOn, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-09

One silent vote went to Mckinley
and that was Growers.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-09

TO LEND.-$2,5O 500. Real estate security
] only. McILHANY & HILLARY.
xaug 24-tf
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-09
OASTo7IA.
Bear. the HIha Kind You Have Always Bought
s's. .; &e<zAZzzzM
NEW ADvERTISEMENTS.
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know It.

FIJI bottle or common glass with your
water and let it stand twenty-four hours; q
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-09

WANTED.-A woman to act as house
" keeper, must have more than one
reference. Mast be good Christian wo-
man. My family is compOsee of three
small children and myself.
E. E. HUMAN,
nov 2-4t Clifton Forge, Va,
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We Do ALL KINDS Of JOB PRINTING.
4 GRICULTURAL 3 LIME

500 PER TON.
FELLSWORTH LIME WORKS,
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Manufacturers of Agricultural and Build.
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TUT GLASS i'll stock, at H. H. BOLEN's
" Jewelry Store.
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" StauntOn, Va, Nov. 6, 1900.
Hangers Admir- and Adm'rx.
vs..
Hanger, y. Victor, ct ais.
ALI parties interested in the above styled
cause now pending in the circuit court of
Augusta county, Take Notice, that pursu-
ant to decree entered in said cause De-
cember 10. 1899, 1 shall at my office in
Staunton, Va, on
DECEMBER 8, 1900,
proceed to ascertain and report what in
tercst has been paid on the United Breth-
rem debt and the amount of said debt
together with any other matters deemed
pertinent, etc.
HENRY w. HOLT,
Elder & Elder, p.q. Commissioner.
nov OFT