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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-03-02
A FRENCH COMMENT.
A Picture OF the Past.

Senator Allen. Of Nebraska, while
talking to some friends at the Capitol
about the President = attempt to force
Congress to do as he wants it to do,
said he remembered that during Mr..
Cleveland's admins tration Senator
Morgan stood upon the floor Of the
Senate and said that when the White
House clock struck, all the cuckoos in
the Capitol poked out their heads an d
called the time of day, and that same
be said, is still striking.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-03-02
NEW

VIRGINIA, To-wit:-In the Clerks Office
OF the Circuit Court of Augusta coun-
ty, the nth day of February, 1900.
Charles Frazier. Plaintiff,
VS..
Louisa Reed, widow of Ervine Reed,
sometimes called Irvine Reed, and
DINERS, Defendants.
In Chancery.
The object of this suit is to subject the rea,
estate OF which Ervine Reed, sometimes
called Irvine Reed, died possessed. and to
which be was entitled, to sale for the salts,
faction Of q Judgment Recovered by. the
called irvine Reed, in his lifetime, and for
the satisfaction of other liens binding" said
real estate And it appearing by afiidavit
filed that Alexander H: Fultz, Trustee. is a
nonresident of this State, and that the
names and residences of the heirs-at-law of
Eryine Reed, sometimes called Irvine Reed,
are unkppwn; IL is ordered that they do sey''
orally appear'here. within fifteen days after
due pqhlleaslon Of n 8 order and do What is
necessary 10 protect their interest in this
Teste:
JOS. b. WOODWARD, Clerk.
j., J. L. & r. Bumgardner, p. q. mar 2-It
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-03-02

Who could have believed that tho
advocate Of ''pure elections" could be
at the same time an advocate of q bill
to steal all the telephones of this Com
monwealth
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-03-02

TIE Nicaraguan Canal treaty,if Mr..
Mckinley will give it to US, will be
the finest campaign document aver
presented. 1t will be an alliance with
England pure and simple. We only
fear it will not come.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-03-02

The P. o. department has at last been
compelled to take down the negro
postmaster, Lotion, at Hog%ansville,
Ga, and it has appointed a white
woman. No white people would pat.
rOnize the office.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-03-02

We have long heard Queen Victoria
hailed as Queen Of England and EN-
press Of India. We will soon hear VIM.
Mckinley hailed as President of the
United States and Emperor of Porto
Rico and the Philippines, unless times
change.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-03-02

It has been suggested that Mr. Nc
Kinley unload his Hay. Some refer
ence to e straw man has also been
made. These would suggest that the
President was carrying a light load of
something, but it is surely not a light
load of Hay.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-03-02

Are the var taxes to be continued.
now that the troops are to be with
drawn from Cuba, and the war in the
Philippines is over? One million taxes
per day, from the stamp act, bears the
stamp Of iniquity on its face.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-03-02

Trusts and Imperialism are to be the
issues of the next campaign, unless
the Republicans furnish more food for
the Democratic mule. At present
they are giving him plenty of Hay. :
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-03-02

Lets take that fellow from Buffalo
who's been mayor there, said old John
Kelly, Of Tammany fame, land run
him for Governor. He don't belong to
either party" And John was right.
He was sizing up Grover, and he made
q fine picture of him. We recall it to
keep his dear memory green.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-03-02

Senator Jones, Of Nevada, one said
that of all the public men be had ever
met, who attained to high place,
Cleveland was the most widely igno-
rant, and abundantly dark.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-03-02

and c~heerfulnesS soon
disappear when the kid
neys are out of order
or diseased.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
that it is not uncommon
for a child to be born
afflicted with weak kid
If the child urin-
ofac faA Nfta. &c A.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-03-02

The bill providing for a 900, 900
bond issue by the city of Staunton
for the improvement OF water works
has been passed by the Legislature! It
will be submitted to a vote of the peo-
pie before it becomes effective.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-03-02

1t il now stated that the wal In the
Philippines is to be declared at an end,
SO now the inhabitants of that country
can be shot as bandits.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-03-02

That all men are anxious for fame,
but that many are willing to accept
money as a substitute. is being fully
exempllfied at Richmond just now.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-03-02

Mr.. Mason, Senator from Illinois,
has been pleased to call Lord Paunce-
fots. British Ambassador to this coun-
try, Lord Clovenfoot.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-03-02

10 the Voters of the City of Stanton
thereby announce my candidacy for the
office of CommOnwealth's Attorney for
the City of stanton, subject to the Demo
cratic primary, should one be held. If
elected, | promise to discharge the duties
OF the office to the best Of my ability.
Respectfully.
feb 16 HERBERT J. TAYLOR.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-03-02
STATE OF OHIO. CITY OF TOLEDO,
LUCAS COUNTY, ~

TAT OF OHIO. CITY OF TOLEDO
LUCAS COUNTY. "
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that
he is the senior partner of the firm of
F. J.CHENEY & Co., doing business in
the City of Toledo, County and State
aforesaid. and that said firm will pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for each and every ease of Ca
tarrh that cannot be cured by the use
of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY,
Sworn to before me and subscribed
In my presence, this 9th day of Deem
Der, A. D.. 1886.
f~, A. W. GLEASON,
N~' Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal
ly and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Send
for testimonials, free.
F. J. CHENEY & Co., Props.
Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by druggists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-03-02
Will. Olivier & Son, A~uctioneers.
Commissioners Sale
OF
Valuable Farming Land f!

BY virtue of q decree of the circuit court
OF Augusta county, entered on the 23rd
Jay OF November, 1899, in the chancery
cause OF Michael Slower, &C., VS.. F. j.
undersigned, who were appointed spec;ai
commissioners for the purpose, will pro
ceed to sell at public auction, in front OF
tne county court house, in Staunton. Va
on 49,
SATURDAY. MARCH IT, 1900,
az u NJ, the following two valuable
tracts OF land, situated in Augusta COUNTY
LIST. That certain tract of land in Soutb
River District of which Christian Slower
died seized, conveyed to him by Mich.el
Slower by deed of April 24tb. IssS co0.
tanning g acres. more or less.
Ino. mat certain tract of land in North
Klver District of which Mary M. Slower
uieu selZeo, containing "a acres, more or
less, upon which P. H. Page now resides.
Sal6 tracts viii! be sold separately.
IERMSIOne-fourth of the purchase
money cash in hand, and the balance in
three equal instruments PAYABLE in one
tWo and three years from day of sale
evidenced by the bonds of the s,er
with good personal security, bearing in
terest from date, the title to be retained al
Ultimate security.
JOS. A. GLASGOW, =
HARRY II. BLEASE.
Commissioners,
Clerks Office of the Circuit Court of An
gusta county, to-wit;
l, Jos. B. Woodward, Clerk of the Court
do certify that Jos. A, Glasgow
mas executed the bond required by decree of
SAFE IN the chancery cause of Michael Sto-
yer VS.. F:J Campbell. ct ais, now pend.
ing in said court. ~
Ilven under my hand this 18th day of
February. 1900. -
JOS. B. WOODWARD,
"o AoaS Clerk.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-03-02
MARCH 2.

Cecil Rhodes is now contemplating q
trip to England. A sea voyage is an
excellent remedy for pros
ration.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-03-02
Women as We'll as Men
Are Made Miserable by
Kidney Trouble.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind, dis
courages and lessons ambition: beauty. vieor
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-03-02
W. L. OLIVIER & SON, Auctioneers.

W. L.. OLIVIER & SON, Auctioneers.
Real Estate and Personal Property.
STAUaTON. VA,
Have for sale at their Auction Rooms.
207 West Main St.. opposite Trinity church.
3 latest improved new $65 Davis Sewing
Machines, to close at s25 each. Also par.
ior, bedroom and dining room furniture.
BOOK cases, hatracks, childrep's beds and
cribs, l $S5 parlor organ for 500, l fine sur
veyor's compass with tripod, variety of
stoves, breach loading shot guns, / pair
hne brass hand irons old style, clocks.
SHOW cases, and many other articles at
very low auction prices.
MUTUAL PHONE SO.
CONSIGNMENTS Solicited
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-03-02

A man named Kelley is working on
3 bust of Admiral Dewey. The Admit
raj made one himself when not long
since he signed a deed conveying GER
tain of his real estate to his wife. We
suspect the "bust'' made by the Ad-
miral is more strikingly like himself
than any Mr.. Kelley will ever fashion.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-03-02

10 the Voters of the City of Staunton.
l hereby announce myself as a candidate
Ior reelection to the Office of City Ser
Geant, subject to the Democratic primary.
l feel very grateful for your support in the
past and trust that you may feel disposed
70 render mt your kind assistance on this
occasion. Very respectfully.
1sb % LOGAN TURNER.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-03-02
SALE
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE,
IN BASIC CITY, VIRGINIA.

IN BASIC CITY, VIRGINIA.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed by
FL. Hutchens and Ella N. Hutchens, his
wife, to the undersigned, bearing date on
the LIST day OF June, 1891, l will proceed on
MONDAY, MARCH 18th, 1900,
County Court day.
at II O'Clock NJ, in front of the court house
in the city Of Staunton, to sell at public
auction, that certain lot or parcel Of land,
with the buildings thereon, situated in
Basic City, Virginia, and described as LOT
No. y in Block No. 95, on the map of the
lands of the Basic City Mining, Manufsc.
turing and Land Company, duly recorded
In the clerks Office of the county court of
Augusta county.
TERMS OF SALE-One fourth of the
purchase money in cash, balance in three
equal lnstalments, payable respectively in
six, twelve and eighteen months from day
OF sale. said deferred instruments to be eg.
idenced by the bonds Of the purchaser,
with approved personal security, waiyine
the homestead exemption, and bearing in.
terest from date, said bonds to be secured
by reservation of title. vendors lien or
deed OF trust On the property sold, ut the
option OF the purchaser.
this lot.
feb % ids Trustee.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-03-02
For Commonwealth Attorney.

For Commemorative Attorney.
10 the Voters of the City of Staunton:
l hereby announce myself as a candidate
1or reelection to the office of Common
wealth's Attorney for the City of Staun-
ton, subject to the Democratic primary.
to be held OIL April 10th; and 1 promise if
elected to faithfully discharge the duties
or the office Hoping that my friends will
see ut to re elect ME, l am
Respectfully.
feb % CARTER BRAXTON.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-03-02
announcements.
For City Nergeanf.

To the Voters of the City of Staunton:
l hereby announce myself as a candidate
for Sergeant for the CITY of StauntOn, sub
}ect to the Democratic primary If elected
:! promise to faithfully discharge the du.
ties of the Office.
Very respectfully,
mar tide E.. D. BELL,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-03-02

Send US your Job printing hereaftsr
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-03-02

ENGINE WANTED want to buv a
second hand engine of Is to Is horse
power portable or traction, in good con.
oi'ion; ana capable of running a saw mill.
Adoress, WIN. B. FREEMAN.
90, Top of Allegheny,
leu zo-4t ~Pocahontas, Co., W. Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-03-02

FOX SALE-Two hard coal stoves in eood
working order and less than half cost.
az ILLS Omce. feb 2-tf
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-28
GUARDIANSHIP Or U. s.
Cuba Will Need 1t For
Some Time Yet.
Without It Prospect You'd Be
Gloomy Indeed.
So Declares Former Sec
tary Lanuza.


Havana, August 27.-Senor Lanuza,
former secretary of justice, who was
recently asked to represent the Repubn
can party OF Cienfuegos in the forth
coming constitutional convention, pub
fishes today private letter, written last
April, IN which he gives his reason for
not joining the Republicans.
Il do not join the Republican party
he says, " because do not agree with the
two principle ideas of that party, namely,
the immediate cessation of Intervention
and the immediate accession Of absolute
independence. If Intervention were to
cease before Cuba had become we'll estab !
lished upon a sound economic basis,
then dark days would be in store tor US.
After the republic is established, The
United States should maintain for some
time. International relations with Cuba,
especially with reference to Cuba's deal
ing with other countries and should also
have the right of approving OF disap-
proving Cuban loans above a certain
amount
Moreover, the American government
should uphold Cuba before the world.
Indeed, II the United States were not to
do these things then the prospect would
be gloomy. WHAT is needed is a frank
avowai from Washington that the United
States VIII guarantee sound and efficient
government IN Cuba. This is requisite to
a restoration OF confidence
Having thus defined his political posi-
tions Senor Lanuza appends a sort of
loot note in which he says:
''If the members OF the Republican
party should now decide 10 accept my
definition Of what is DO litically wise, I
would readily become their candidate for
election to the convention; but doubt
that my views Will satisfy Them.
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-28
eaoe'cs and Is less favorable to cav~lrv
Vhan any we have hitherto worked over.
CHAMPION'S SCHEME.
Alfred JaiI Inmate Disclosed his plan
TO Escape.

aired, August 27-A prisoner just re
leased from Alfred Jail. Harry B. Russell.
aged 30, has somewhat interesting
story to relate OF Champion. whose ac-
quaintance he claims to have formed
while the two were the guests of York
county together.
During the first week of Champions
confinement | was detailed to watch the
alleged murderer. Champion appeared
TO take a liking to me. and being with
him almost constantly, he probably told
me more about himself and his actions
than he had admitted to any other soul.
champion has many moody mo-
ments. Many are tho times that I have
found him sitting on his cot aud crying
like a child.
Before he had been in jail a couple of
weeks he offered me money if 1 would
aid him in making his escape. The plan
was one that may be successful some
day It was to supply Champion with
with piece of leather from the heel
shop and it was his intention to insert
that in the socket in the lock of his cell
door With tho lock in this condition
the bolt could be easily sprung back and
the door forced open.
Naturally when Champion made this
proposition TO me I asked him where he
was going to get his money. lie replied
that his wife has it all right, and gave
me to understand that she has some
thing like $40o in her possession. He
often remarked to me that if his case
came totrlal his wife would stand by him
aud that she had the money to see him
through.
Through all my conversation with
him Champion gave mo the impression
that ii no was concerned in the West
Nowheld tragedy he was not alone.
Once when talking about the four muir
ders up there Champion said to me:
'One man couldn't Go that job alone, now
could hep 1 admitted that it didn't
seem possible. but reminded him Of the
blooastains found on the shirts, when he
replied: Well they got me but they got
the wrong man.
'When I asked him why, if there was
another in that job, he didn't make it
easier for himself by giving information
to the officers he would only shake his
head and say nothing.
champion knows that the laws of
Maine will not allow him to be hanged,
and it is on that that he banks. That
keeps him braced up.
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-28
RIVERTON PARK.

The Alhampra Novelty company, her.
aided in advance as the best vaudeville
company to appear at Riverton Park this
season, opened their weeks engagement
Yesterday afternoon and evening before
very large audiences and by the merit
of their performance made good every
promise of the management and delight
ed every person in the vast gathering.
There are plenty OF novelties on their ex-
ceIlent programme and all is especially
refined and interesting even for River
ton show, where nothing that is not
strictly high class is ever permitted
The entertainment opens as usual with
a splendid concert by the AIatus Royal
Hungarian orchestra. The vaudeville.
show was opened by Mile. Vernon,
handsome and daring aerial artist O.
who performs q series OF thrilling feats
on the flying trapeze and Spanish web
in graceful manner. Jones and SUIT
ton, q colored sketch team followed, and
scored hit Satsuma, japanese
1uggler, then gave the greatest exhibit
tion Of top spinning, balancing, etc.,
ever seen here. Ihe greatest hit on the
bill was achieved by Little and Pritz-
kow, vooaIists Of the highest class. Their
act opens with little sketch put to-
gether in order to give Miss Little an
opportunity to Introduce q staccato
polka, and the brilliancy of singing Of
this number gives the first impression
of what is in store for the audience and
an enthusiastic encore follows. a
quick change is effected by Mr.. Pritz-
kow, who appears made up as j. K. En-.
NETT and sings that well-known actor's
famous Cuckoo song.
The Bijou novelty circus concludes
the bill This act is a genuine novelty
and introduces Mile. Wilson as ring di-
Lawando and Burto as the
clown and assistant ring master, an edu-
Gated pony aud a bare back riding dog
The act elicited the heartiest applause
and roars of laughter and was one Of the
features of the bill.
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-28

London, August 2I--Ihe following des-
patch was sent today BY Lord Roberts:
Belfast, SUNDAY. August 26.-Engaged
the enemy the greater part of the day over
q perrin eter Of nearly thirty miles. Lit
teton's division AMI two brigades of cav
airy, AL under Butler, operated south
west Of Dalamanuths. French, with two
1rigades Of cavalry, moved northwest of
Belfast, driving the enemy to Lekenvly
On the Bellast-Iydenburg road. As soon
as French reached IekenvIy, Pole -Carew
aaVaroed from Belfast in support. The
enemy in considerable strength, opposed
Butler and Pole-Carew' advance. He
brought three long toms ana many other
guns and pompoms (quick-firing guns)
into action. The firing, until dark. was
bot and persistent. Butler hopes his cas-
ualties VIII not exceed forty"
B0ERs MADE DECIDED STAND.
Gslums Farm, August s7.-GeneraI
Pole-Carsw came into touch with the
boers at their main position at Dalma-
nuths on Saturday aud shelIed a planta-
tlon east Of Belfast. The Beers replied
With long range guns.
General French, on General Buffers
aanks exchanged shots with the Beers,
out no damage was done An artillery
auei occurred on the British front also
'ne twelve Founders bombarding tho
hoeFs position and the latter displaying
great enterprise in handling their guns
which were placed in STRONG position.
4ae enemy evidently intends to contest
aunbornly the ground between here and
hachadodorp.
fole-Carew has not yet reported. The
noeFa are making q decided stand. They
nave large number OF guns The coun-
ny Is difficult ana we'll suited for their
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-28
WESTBROOK.

The members of the Westbrook Demo-
cratic club held an adjourned meeting
last evening. Among the speakers were
DR.. A. n. Withanl, and Thomas IL.
Flaherty Of Portland.
Mr. Henry Hodgkins and family have
returned from q two weeks vacation at
Peaks island.
A barge load of people from the East
End win go to the Two Lights, Cape
Elizabeth, to day, for an outing.
Mrs. Frances Fellows and daughter,
Miss Alma Fellows, have returned from
Falmouth Foreside, where they have
passed the summer.
Mrs. L. A. Rowe, who was called to
Berlin Falls by the sickness of her daugh.
ter, Mrs. Ernest Boynton. has returned.
Mr.. VIM. J. Penneu and family have
returned from an outing Of several
weeks at Peaks island.
The family Of Mr.. G. R. Gooden
returned Tuesday from the Anderson
farm
Mr.. Charles e. Barbour, who has been
clerk at S. F. Hopkinson's grocery store
for many years, VIII complete his labors
Saturday night. He viii remove to Rum
ford Falls, where he win go into busi-
ness. His place at Hopkinson's viii be
taken by Arthur b. Knight.
The funeral of Mrs. Abbie II. Holt,
wife of Charles Holt, was held Sunday
at her late residence Burial at old Sac
carappa cemetery. The deceased was q
much esteemed member of Calanthe as
sembly AMI although an invalid for some
time, having been blind for years, she
took a keen interest in everything per-
tanning to the order.
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-28
IT WAS A FROST
Though the Weather Was Decidedly
Too Hot For Politics.

Hot weather and politics don't hitch up
very well in Portland ana for that reason
perhaps, as much as any other, the DEM
ocratic rally in Union hall last night
might be termed frost. 1t was certainly
not frosty in the hall. however, for with
Joseph Il. f. Connolly as presiding officer
nothing could be frosty even on a much
colder night. Mr.. Connolly made a
speech which was thought to be 'hot
stuff. He Is certainly coming orator
after the Bryan school, one who was born
to denounce the tyrants OF his time. His
speech last night was pronounced to be
the best effort OF his life and the funniest
thing about 1t was that the speaker
seemed to believe all he said.
The Democrats, lacking for orators in
Maine, have adopted plan OF reading
Bryan's speech on imperialism. !" Hugh
A. Sweeney read this speech last night
and when he struck the places which
were marked applause in the address
he paused TO wipe the perspiration from
his heated brow and the dozen or more
in the hall responded with applause.
After this Eugene ". Hunt took the floor
and advertised himself to the extent of
about three-quarters of an hour. Inci-
dentasuy he also advertised the fact that
he didn know much about the issue S
of the campaign. But this opportunity
to make Il speech was too good a one for
Mr.. Hunt to lose and he improved it to
the best of h is ability.
Capt. "BnI' Lord, 81 years old, was
another speaker. He had commenced his
oratorical career late in life but he hasn't
forgotten how to wake the boys up. His
speech was extremely interesting and the
old gentleman got rather more than his
share.of applause throughout. After he
had concluded chance was given all
comers to talk while. There were many
who took advantage OF the opportunity
but the dozen slowly melted away until
only the presiding officer and u few others
of like strength were left.