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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-01-19
Hirqinia News.

John Il. Rutherford, of Winchester
on whose farm the battle of Winches'
ter was fought, died at his home last
Monday.
Theo. F. Taylor. for many years
deputy clerk of Henrico county, was
arrested at his home Tuesday night on
a warrant charging him with the EN-
bezzlement of nearly 81 900 of public
money.
A. G. Gllligan, who on the 9th of
last month shot and killed G. b. Turner.
a prominent citizen of Isle of Wight
county, and has been at large ever
since, surrended himself to the sheriff
Of Surry county on Monday. He
claims be killed Turner in self defense.
Miss BERTHE, aged % years, daughter
of Isaac Coffman, living four miles
west of Woodstock, dropped dead on
Sunday. Miss Coffman was visiting a
neighbor and had started to return
home, and fell dead in the yard OF her
neighb0r.
The principal business block in
Windsor, a small town in Isle of Wight
county, II miles from Suffolk, was
swept away by fire. Twelve buildings
were burned, including three stores,
two woodworking shops, two saloons.
barber shop, doctors Office, two black
smith shops, a warehouse and a dwell
ing.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-01-19
THE CHICKENS ARE BOOSTING At
HOME.

England is the advance agent Of the
gold STANDARD and We await with i'm
patient interest her approaching fnan-
cial moves in struggling with it, and
the Beers.
1t is as certain as fogs in London,
that if this Boer war continues long,
England will need vastly more money
than She has or even We, have for her
in gold. Her gold will soon be used
up, as was ours in the late civil war,
and she may be compelled as we were,
to issue script.
Common sense as we'll as experience
ought to have dictated to us, that
while we had a war on hand we should
not adopt a gold standard. Our re-
showed that in times of wal a nation
must have money and lots of it, if not
what the banker calls money then
some makeshift, shinplasters or rag
money.
England must resort to some ruse to
raise the sinews of war. 1t would be
as d~isgraceful to acknowledge that a
gold standard is only fit for peace as
to admit that the Beers cannot be con-
quered. Too many great men have
been employed by bankers to write on
the beauties of that standard, and
England has too long worshipped at
that shrine to have the image broken
ruthlessly. Our little Philippine war
makes our own life hard, fighting there
and struggling with our money CON
spirators at home. But old England
has a larger undertaking on hand and
she must soon make rag money or do
ZONE other thing inconsistentwith her
present financial conditions, it she ex-
poets to carry the war into Africa"|
much longer. A wholesome. lesson
may be taught right here, Taught in a
way unlocked for, and taught by the
champion and sworn friend of a single
standard, and that lesson is that when
engaged in war despise no kind of
money, whether gold, silver or any
other. 1t takes money to acquire
diamond fields, whether by purchase
or conquest, and in paying the price
of the property, whether in blood or
money, have all Of both available.
When the Scotch H~ighlanders OF the
Queens Guards have all bsen shOt
away, fall back on the common herd,
conscript, call out the militia. So
when all the gold is expended try a
silver. 1t may be h~umiliating,
but, as will be done with the militia {
Use it, nauseating as it will be it may, {
-e+ha day. Z
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-01-19
10.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
EDWARD EcHoLs FOR GOVERNOR.

THE SPECTATOR is in a position to
authoritatlvely that his
friends, whose name is legion in the
State, will present to the next Demo-
cratic Gubernatorial Convention Hon.
Edward Echols for the nomination for
the office of Governor. They will offer
his name in the confidence that there
is no man in Virginia who embodies a
larger measure Of devotion to Demo
cratic principles, ripper experience in
public life, or higher personal charac-
ter and capacity than does Mr.. Echols.
He has been a life long and consistent
Democrat. giving at all times and
under all circumstances of his means
and his best energies, to the welfare
of his party. He possesses a pleasing
personality, which has stood him in
good stead in making and keeping
many friends; and although decided In
opinion and courageous in action in
all public and political matters, he has
the faculty of seldom creating antago-
nisms. He is the trusted personal and
political friend of leaders of all shades
Of opinion in the party, and in that
respect be combines perhaps o
elements of political strength than
does any other man in Virginia. If
nominated, he wonld he the candidate
of no division or faction in the party
but of the whole party; and he would
receive the cordial and loyal support
of the party as a whole.
MI. Echols is the leading citizen of
a great county that is and has been for
thirty years a stronghold of Democra-
cy, and to which the honor of the Gov
cIuUTsulp LAS never ulLuSfUO Guile. lie
is greatly beloved by the people of all
classes and conditions among whom he
has grown up and spent his life. He
has been called to the discharge of
many public offices, whose duties he
has faithfully and efficiently perform
ed. He has never been defeated for
any position to which he has aver
aspired, or for which his friends have
presented him. He has had large ad-
illustrative and legislative public
experience, and he is in the line of
promotion. He may be said, without
exaggeration, to fulfill the measure of
the Jeffersonian requirements of fidel-
ity, capacity and honesty. His per-
sonal and political record is without
blemish; and we confidently predict
his nomination and election as the next
Governor of Virginia.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-01-19
A MONUMENT FOR ROBERT E. LEE.

As this is the date of Gen. Lees
birth and a day we celebrate, the fol
lowing beautiful tribute to his memory
will. we think, find a warm response in
the hearts of all true lovers of exalted
character and worth. which We Clip
from the Washington Post:
cit is not conceivable that any man.
North, South. East. or West. through
out the tremendous length and breadth
of the United States, would frOwn up
OF Or even fail to sympdthize with a
movement to celebrate the memory OF
Robert T.. Lee. There wal a man who
contained within himself every ele-
ment of anoble heroism. Pure minded,
generous, ~chivalric, brave, and gentle,
he was yet the man of strenuous ac-
ton, the soldier, the commanded, and
the war god If he ever barbOred a
mean thought or committed a mean
act his most Industrious critic has fail
ed to mention it. Ii he was ever 9th
er than the gentleman, the Christian,
and the ideal soldier, the closest stu
dents of his record do not know it to
this day. If he had a fault it was that
of self-abnegation. If he had a weak
ness it was that of mercy and compass
| sion. His life makes a stainless and a
splendid page in history. He showed
the world that a puissant soldier could
be pitiful and kind as any angel. He
showed the world that u very lord of
battle could be innocent and stainless
in his private life. If in modern times
there has been developed the prototype
Of Tennyson's Sir Galahad, we find it
in the character and career of Lee. He
met Grants magnificent strategy and
imperIouS attack with a genius and a
fortitude which provoked the admira-
ton of all Christendom. He met
Grants splendid magnanimity at APP
pomattox with an eager heroism and
patient resignation beyond all words.
| He should have a monument if nobiii-
ty of character and splendor of courage
and m%agnifcence of devotion are enti-
tied to recognition by brave men. 1t
| should be the pride of every one to aid
in SO high a cause"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-01-19
OVER IN P~OCAHONTAS.
Happenings of Last Week in That Thrlv-
ing County.

ing County.
Il. Nathan was badly hurt while
hauling hay.
A little son of Beauregard McCluDg
fell on the ice and broke his thigh.
Miss Aggie Gay has returned from
an extended visit to Missouri.
Burke G. Hill, a prominent citizen of
the Levels District, is dead. He had
been at one time a deputy sheriff.
The mill of Isaac McNeel, at Mill
Point, was seen to be on fire, and by
timely assistance the building was
saved.
Saw mills are fast coming into the
county. E. F. Mclaughlin has just
bought one and will begin saving at
once.
About Is, 000, 900 feet of logs will be
1oated down Knapp's Creek and about
10, 600, 900 feet from the upper Green
brier this spring.
The turnpike from Huntersville to
Marlinton has been let to contract to
H. L. Kramer,o of Highland county, at
about $1,000.
Ella Kelly. daughter of Cletus Kel-
ly. committed suicide by taking strich-
nine. She ran away with a young man
to marry him, but before they were
married her father, who had followed
her, overlook them and forced her to
go back home.
News has reached the county of the
death of Mrs. Kate V. McNeel, which
occurred at her home at Odessa, Mis-
souri,, On the 9th inst. Deceased was
the widow of the late Andrew Nc
Neel, SON Of Col. Paul McNeel, decd,
of this county.
MarIinton is steadying herself for the
first train. Over at Camden on Gauley
when the first train arrived persons
are said to have run over each other
getting out of the way SO the conduc-
tor could turn the train around. At
Davis, w. Va, some persons crawled
under a house and had to be punched
out with a pole. These facts, so says
the Times, are lad before the public
by its reporter to avoid accidents.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-01-19

On our fourth page is a short article
entitled consistency is a Jewel" in
which it is shown that President Nc.
Kinley in 1888, then a Congressman,
took Secretary Fairchild sharply to
task for distributing among the banks
$50, 600, 900. Now his own Secretary
Gage distributes among them more
than $685., 0OO, 600. If this policy was
wrong then,i is wrong now, and cannot
be supported on any principle Of good
government. 1t is an outrage on the
people, and has no excuse in morals Oh
financial ethics.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-01-19
The Eminent Kidney
and Bladder Specialist.

There is a disease prevailing in this
country most dangerous because so decep-
tive. Many sudden deaths are caused by
it-heart disease, pneumonia, heart failure
or apoplexy are often the result of kidney
disease. If kidney trouble is allowed to al
vance the kidney-poisoned blood will attack
the vital organs, or the kidneys themselves
break down and waste away cell by cell.
Then the richness Of the blood-the albumen
leaks out and the. sufferer has Bright's
Disease, the worst form of kidney trouble.
DR.. Kilner's Swafnp-RoOt the new dis
covery is the true specific for kidney, bladder
and urinary troubles. Ii has cured thousands
Of apparently hopeless cases, after all other
efforts have failed. At druggists in fifty-cent
and dollar sizes. A sample bottle sent free
by mail, also a book telling about Swamp
Root and its wonderful cures. Address
DR.. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y. and
mention this paper.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-01-19
HOW'S This

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & Co., Props. ,ToIedo,O o.
We the undersigned have known FL.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable i'll all business
transactions andfinanciallyable to carry
ont any obligations made by their firm,
WEST s. TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, 0.
WALDING, KINNAN 81 MARVIN, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, @.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mn-
cous surfaces of the system. Price 75c
per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Tesii-
mOnials free.
Hall1 Faulty PILLS ara the bcst,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-01-19
Commissioned in Chancery.
Elder & Elder, p. q. jan II

| COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ ~Staunton, Va, Dec. 20, 1898.
Lickliter's admir-, ], NJ, etc.
VS..
Lickliter, ct ais.
All persons interested in the above styl.
ed chancery cause will Take Notice. thai
In pursuance of a decree of the circuit court
OF Augusta county, entered in said cause at
the November Term 1899, l shall at IN v
office in Staunton. Va, on
Saturday. February Bird, 1900.
proceed to take, state and settle the follow.
ing accounts.
LIST: OF the estate, real and personal. of
which J. M. Lickliter died seized, and es-
pecla!ly of his rights, if anv, in the poll
cles OF insurance mentioned in the bill in
his cause.
End. The liens binding the real proper
ty of said Lickiiter's estate in the order of
their priority. including unpaid or delin-
quent taxes, if any.
3rd. Of the outstanding and unpaid in
debtednrss of said estate.
4th. Of the transactions of T. R.. N.
Speck; admir-. OF j. M. LickIiter, decd,
with the estate of his %decedent.
9th. Of the persons entitled to the pro-
ceeds of the three policies of insurance up
on the life of said Lickliter, mentioned il
the bill.
9th. Of any other matters deemed peril
nent, etc.
Il. E r. NELSON.
COMMISSIONER Chancery.
Patrick II Gordon J
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-01-19

The Baltimore Sun laconically re.
marks IN speaking OF revenue stamps
being on everything and every where,
that 1.-The people may some day wake
up and inquire what return are we
getting for these taxes" From IA paper
which supported the party which has
brought about this condition, this is a
Brutus like stab.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-01-19

Weyler and Blanco prolonged the
war in Cuba because they found it a
good thing to do 81 from their own
personal standpoint. 1t is now believ-
ed by many that Otis is doing the same
thing in the Philippines. and that the
conduct OF the wal will eventually be-
;ome al odious as wat the Spanish
lonlpct Of II in Cuba,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-01-19
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,

Harvey Painter. ct al.
Alfred Painter, Ell ais.
All persons interested ia the aboy,
styled chancery cause will Take Notice
that in pursuance of a decree of the circuj
court of Augusta county entered in sale
cause on Nov. II. 1899, | shall at my office
in Staunton, Va. on
Saturday. February 10th, 1900,
proceed to take. state anG settle the follow
iEg accounts:
list. The estate. real and personal, OF
which Henry Painter died seized
End. The debts and liens binding said
estate. Including unpaid taxes in the order
OF their priority.
3rd. Whether the real estate of Henry
Painters estate is susceptible of partition
in kind among his heirs-at law.
4th. Who are the heirs at-law of said
Henry Painter who are entitled to said real
estate, or Its proceeds in case it shouId be
necessary to sell the same.
9Th. How the proceeds of the personal
estate in the hands of the administrator
shall be distributed.
9th. The transactions of Hulst Glenn,
Admir-. of Henry Painter, decd.
18th. Any other matters deemed peril
Dent, etc.
r.. E. r NELSON,
Commissioner in Chancery.
Curry q Glenn. p. &. jan 5-4t
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| COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ StauntOn, Va, an. 8, 1900.
j.. V. Coleman's Admir- etc.
| VS..
j. v. COleman'S Devisees, etc.
All persons interested in the above
styled chancery cause will Take Notice
that in pursuance of a decree of the circuit
court of Augusta county, entered in said
cause Dec. 4, 1899, l shall at my Office in
StaunIon, Va on
Thursday, February Is, 1900,
proceed to take, state and settle the fol
lowing accounts:
LIST. A further account of the transac
tons of I. r. N. Speck. admir-. C. t. a. of
J. V. Coleman. decd, showing how he has
dlsbursed the fund in his hands.
Ind. Whether Claim No. 81, stated by
commissions Quarles in his first report in
this cause as a specific purchase money lien
on the White Oak Spring tract has been
paid or provided for out of the sale of one
OF the parcels of the original White Oak
Spring tract other than the parcel sold in
this cause.
5rd. Any other matters deemed peril
nent, etc.
r. E. R. NELSON,
commissioned in Chancery.
Elder & Elder, p. q. jan II At
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-01-19

Those who think this country is tired
hearing the word 'Silver," will with
out living long find it even more tired
of hearing the word 'tgOld.n
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-01-19
That Throbbing Headache.

Would quickly leave you, if you used
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands of
sufferers have proved their matchlesS merit
for Sick and Nervous Headaches. They
make pure blood and strong nerves and
build up our health. Easy to take. Try
them. Only 25 cents. Money back if not
cured. Sold by B. E. HUGHES Druggist.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-01-19
j. IA
CITY LAUNDRY,

Phone 81. IA S. New St.
CITY LAUNDRY,
We want your work. Hundreds are
satisfied, only 6 kicks III 19 months, !
OF a kick per month. Hand work,
using the best soap, Pearline and
elbow grease, a method which preserv-
es linen the longest. Wash collected
and delivered if desired. Gloss or do
mestic finish given. Goods thoroughly
sterilized with intensely hot, dry air.
nov 3-tf {. L WILSON, Prop.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-01-19

Cuba's population is now 1900, 000,
or 400, 600 less than the Spanish census
of 1887 showed.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-01-19
NEW

UMBER WANTED-In Oak, Walnut,
IL ash, Cherry and Poplar, sawed into
boards one. one and a half and two inches
thick; + inches and up wide; 10 feet and UP
long. viii handle 100000 feet in red and
black oak. Good prices paid for all. For
further Information address or call on
H. L, EICHELBERGER,
jan 12-2ts Stanton, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-01-19

MANTED.-Mineral, timber and farm
w highlands to recommend to our Gus
toners. Those having indications of min
erals of any kind will please communicate
with us. MCIi HANY5 & HILLARY
Real Estate and Insurance Agents. Staun-
ton, Va. jan 12-4t
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-01-19

WANTED Immediately tor an equipped
w farm good tenant to work on shares.
References indispensable. Two modern
country homes for sale or cash rent. Close
10 CO 0. Ry.
W. s. ROBES,
jan 12-4t Alton, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-01-19

Clerks ONCE of the Circuit Court of Augusts
County, tO-wit:
l, Jos. B. Woodward, Clerk Of the Court
aforesaid do certify that Turner X. Hickman
has executed the bond required by decree If
SALEM the cnancery cause of ChaS. Settler
&c. VS.. Blue Ridge Manganese and Iron Min
ing Company, &C., now pending In said
Court.
Given under my hand this 18th day OF
January, 1900. --
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-01-19
Preferred Death to Prison.

Louis August, who on Saturday last
was found guilty of murder at Hamp-
ton and sentenced to IS years in the
penitentiary, was found dead in his
cell Monday morning. He hanged
himself by using a towel as a rope,
which was secured to the bars of his
cell door. He was last seen aliye Sun
day night at II o'clock, and must have
committed the deed shortly thereafter,
as the body was cold when discovered.
The news that the man killed himself
was a great surprise, in view of the
f-ct that his neck had been saved at
the trial. When August heard the
verdict of the jury be seemed satisfied
and showed little emotion. Evidently
he preferred death to is years in the
pe~nitentiary. Quite recently he had
murdered two negro women. 1t is
thought he was crazy.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-01-19
jan Pat

EOR RENT.-8rick house, containing 9
rooms and necessary outbuildings.
No. ) Tams street. Apply to
P. H. HUGHES,
Manager Postal Tel. Co.,
Jan II tt Savannah, Ga.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-01-19

Real Estate and Mineral Lands
In Augusta County, Virginia.
By virtue of the authority vestedin us a.
| special commissioners of sale of the circui
| court entered on May 18th, 1899. in thu
chancery cause of j. P. & ]. F. Smiley, as
s%ignees, VS.. The Virginia Mining & Invest
ment Co ct ais, now pending in sale
court, we will offer for sale at public auc
| ton, in front Of the court house in the city
of StauntOn on
Monday, November 9th, 1899,
| at IL o'clock M, that valuable real esta it
situated in Riverheads District, in saiG
| Augusta county, Virginia, near the line OF
the N. & w. r. R., owned by the dete n.
dant, Virginia Mining & Investment Co.,
being the same that was conveyed to said
company by Mary W. Newton, ct ais, by
deed OF date May Both, 1891, the same being
of record in the clerks Office of Augusta
county court. in D. B. lis, page 1866 ct seq.
Said real estate contains about 900 acres,
and has on it what is known as the New
WI MAllC oduh, WulCl io IlCu Will tpOSlbS
OF iron, manganese and other mineral
ores. Also a right of way 80 feet wide
through the Samuel C. Morrison lands.
These lands are noted for their rich mine
raj deposits. and afford a rare opportunity
for those who desire to invest in mineral
lands.
TERI OF SALE:-Cash in hand on
day of sale sufficient to cover the costs of
the above named suit and OF this sale, and
the residue of the purchase money in four
equal annual instruments. to be evidenced
by the bonds of the purchaser, bearing
even date with the day of sale, with inter
est from date, and falling due respectively
in one, two, three and fOur years from date
with good personal security thereon, and
the title retained as ultimate security.
Further Information may be had in re-
any of the undersigned special commits.
%sioners, at Staunton, Virginia.
F. B KENNEDY,
TURNER K. HICKMAN,
THOMAS u. RANSOM,
JOHN Il. COCHRAN,
Special Commissioners.
Clerks Office of the Circuit Court of Au-
gusta County, to-wit:
l, Jos. B. Woodward, Clerk of the Court
aforesaid do certify that F. B. Kennedy |
has executed the bond required by decree
safe III TIC Cudncery cause Ol j. L. " D..
+. Smiley, assignees, VS.. Va. Mining e. In
vestment Co ct ais, now pending in said
Given under my hand this 18th day of
October, 1899.
JOS. B. WOODWARD,
oct cost Clerk.
DISAPPOINTMENT.
The above sale is postponed until
Monday, January 22nd, 1900,
the same hour and place.
F. 3. KENNEDY,
TURNER K. HICKMAN,
THOMAS d. RANSOM,
JOHN B. COCHRAN,
Special Commissioners.
dec 1-tds
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Party at DeerfeId.

Deerfield. Jan. 16.-One of the most
pleasant of the social events eff the sea-
son was a party given on January 18th
by Miss Ida q. Summers in honor of
her nephew, Ernest c. Shlplett's
twenty first birthday. The evening
was spent in playing games. inters-
persed with music, dancing and de-
lightful refreshments. The invited
guests were Misses Maysie Taylor,
Bessie Burk, Mary Beck, Matte L.
Montgomery, Carrie Calhoun, Mamie
Blain, Alice Teller, Lucy Irwin, Bes-
sic Kincaid, Mary and Leila Ramsey,
and Lola and Nettie McCutchan, of
Goshen, Va. Messrs. Charles and Will
Ramsey. Nelson Clayton. Charles and
Frances Dunlap, George and John Cal
houn, j. w. Glendye, Nath Montgom-
cry, Charles and Mont Irwin, Harry
Beck and Brown Clayton. Also Mrs.
Maggie b. Clayton. Mrs. Lucy Dun
lap, Mr.. and Mrs. John Bell Clayton
and Mr. and Mrs. John w. Dunlap.
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