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The age-herald., 1900-11-25
1.-The Old Fourth District "
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''Theres bower of roses by Bendemeer
 stream,
 And the nightingale sings round it all the
 day long,"
 The last representative of the historic "Old Fourth District passes from the stage of politics, where he has acted so i'm portant and patriotic a part for twenty four years. He retires with the indifference of one who now regards politics in Alabama as "an incident only The profit of politi- cal place may be properly regarded as only "an incident in the busy, -laborious life of Colonel Brewer, but there is a profounder and sublimer meaning to Alabamians in his political career The hour when history speaks with its grave and venerable ac- cent" has not yet sounded for him, but suspicion of its purpose may be arrived at by taking retrospective glance across the chasm of his twenty-four years of faithful service to Alabama. The "Old Fourth Dis trict' and its aims and purposes and neces- sities and it's heroic expedients and coura- geous actions that so often saved Alabama from disgrace and bankruptcy was dis solved some years ago. It is proper, possi- bly,, that the noble men who made it possi- ble for Southern white people to live in Alabama should vanish from the political scenes of the State as has the old district from it's Congressional divisions, for snch a mission as theirs fulfilled might well leave ambition satisfied. As Colonel Brew CT has retired from public station, let us follow that picturesque figure in the Black Belt during those gloomy years from 1858 to 1882, and we will find well-defined per spective of hell. Were we Dante, instead of Alabamians who have all but forgotten the brave spirits who labored so faithfully for the honor of Alabama during those years, we could lean over the summit os the shadow and see the living picture of the eighth circle of his poem. That rich sec ton was a prey to Pluto. It was mon- strous spectacle. In the very depths of the shadow we would discover the picturesque figure of Willis Brewer striving bravely, ei- oquently and ceaselessly to free his people from the grievous penalties imposed upon them by military cruelty and the vandalism of aliens and robbers. There must have been distress in heaven in those days.
 I had some conversations with Colonel Brewer when the State Executive Commit tee had the matter of his nomination under consideration at Montgomery. He seemed weary of poitics-a thig so little to his taste-and when he discovered that his twenty-four years burden had been lifted from his shoulders am sure he felt in- finite relief and satisfaction.
 But I must question the poetic idea that ''There are gardens of roses by Bende- meer'S stream" for him. I would rather think that when momentarily sated with the "sages and philosophers on his shelves he would turn for diversion to his peaceful felds-"those eternal counscllors to man. . may say in pleasant mood that the cui-
The age-herald., 1900-11-25
BIRMINGHAM REALTY C0MpANYs TITLES GUARANTEED
 SECURITY ABSOLUTE,

order eectuay possible objection that mh be raised cloud that have attached to our titles Y of Norris Administrator against h Eyton Company Eon Company and others pending in the chance Jefferson County have secured the bond o the Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland equally ho who hereafter acquire the BIRMINGHAM REALTY COMPANY to any property formerly owned the Eyton Land Company by result of the final deterpinaon of said suit
 This Bond has deposited with the Birmingham Trust& Saw Company Trustee tie certificate of the Trustee setting out bond delivered with each deed t purchasers property from BIRMINGHAM REALTY co.,
 By K. Mcdonald, Vice President
The age-herald., 1900-11-25
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The age-herald., 1900-11-25
STRANGERS
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That the Metropolitan Cafe, near Union depot, is now open ready to serve you. Paul Gil ardoni is there giving special attention to the culinary de- partment, and will make it the BEST, and it is the PRETTl- EST Restaurant in the city.
The age-herald., 1900-11-25
Texie cigars! Texie cigars
A HOT TIME

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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-10-26
One Year for 25 Cents.

The editor of the South Georgia
Home of Pelham, Ga. in letter to
the publishers of the Southern Farm
Magazine of Baltimore, says:
have been close reader of your pa
per for the twelve months, and the
same holds a high place in my estima-
tion. AS an educator for our farmers
it outranks all others with which am
acquainted. If 1 could induce every
farmer in Mitchell county to subscribe
for and read your paper l would feel
that had done them great service,
for no one can read it and remain
ignorant.
The Southern Farm Magazine, as it's
name implies, is not an ordinary farm
paper, but high-class agricultural
magazine dealing broadly with all the
great questions that affect the South,
and especially the agricultural inter-
ests of this section. Intelligent, think
ing Southern people, whether inter
ested in farming or not, will find it OF
much value as the only publication OF
it's kind in the country.
In order to reach the widest possible
circulation, the publishers offer to
send the Southern Farm Magazine for
one year for twenty-five cents. This
offer will hold good only until Decem.
ber 81. The Magazine is published
monthly by the Manufacturers Record
Publishing Co., Baltimore.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-10-26
What a Stock Broker Thinks Of
The Election.
believes BRYAN WILL WIN
And Gives the Facts and Figures
on Which He Bases His Opinion.
Advises alIWouId-b be Spectators
To Stay Out Of the Market for
Some Time.

A large number Of stock brokers az
advising their patrons to avoid thl
stock market till the election is over
said Democratic politician at head
quarter in Washington says the Wash
ingtOn Times. ''These men are watch
ing the political situation, not witt
partisan, eyes, but with desire te
come as near the truth as possible. A
large percentage of the men of this class
believe that Bryan's prospects are
brighter than McKinley's. The fol.
lowing is public letter given out by
a broker under the caption of sFinan.
cial Forecast
"'That Bryan is more popular today
than he was in 1896 is conceded by all
fair-minded people. That he stands
a better chance of election than in
1896 is conceded by the Republican
campaign managers.
1.-The figures given herewith have
been compiled by the men who are
managing the Mckinley campaign,
and in these figures they allow that
Bryan has IS per cent better chance
of election to that of 1896. New York
is only claimed by the Republicans by
1000, whereas in 1896 McKinley's
plurality was 26S, ,469. Here is a differ
ence of 21S, ,469 votes in favor of Bryan,
and these votes conceded by the Re
publicans. And so it is with other
RAnnhlican States as folIoWs.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-10-26
BridgeWater Briefs.

Mrs. w. G. Leonard is on visit to
her old home at Churchville.
l. L. Skinner and s. A. Richcreek
expect to leave on Monday for Newport
News.
Mrs. J. w. M. Dinkel spent several
days last week visiting relatives in
|Staunton.
Miss Katie Sheets, of Mt. Solon, who
has been sick with TYPHOID fever for some
time, was able to come to town yester.
day.
Miss Anna White spent few days
during the past week with frineds at
Messy Creek.
DIR. Ernest Moseby, of Richmond, il
visiting his Uncle. Rev. l.. H. Paul on
Messy Greek.
Miss Maggie Early is visiting her
brother, A. b. Early, at New Hope and
expects to return to her home here next
week.
DIR. J. A. Wilson and daughter, oil
Greentop, Missouri, are visiting tht
formers brother, J. Newton Wilson
at this place.
Miss Sallie G. Robson, of Moss,
Greek, has been in Baltimore for tn.
last three weeks visiting friends. She
will go to Washington next week.
| Herald.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-10-26
Waynesbore Mention.

Mrs. r. G. Vance is visiting friendl
in Kentucky.
Mre. Sallie Hunter is the guest o.
her son, Mr.. Charles Hunter, Staun
ton, this week.
Miss Verne Stacker, who has been
the guest OF DR.. L. P. COyner, has gone
to Spring Creek to visit friends.
Mrs. Harry Humphreys and little
son, William, will leave tnls evening
for Huntington. w. Va, where they
will spend the winter.
Mrs. S. A. Ellison and daughter,
Miss Martha B.. and Miss Julia Eli
son, of Crozet, are the guests this week
of Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Ellison.
Little Fannie Menifee celebrated her
5th birthday Monday evening. A mum
Der of little friends participated and a
merry good time was enjoyed by all.
Mrs. Geo. A Coyner was called We'd
nesday to the bedside of her mother.
Mrs. Isabella Yancey. who is extremely
i'll at her home at Oman, Va. Mrs.
Yancey 10 80 years Of age. She is not
expected to recover.
Mr.. E. A. Crump and Miss Effie
Lambert went to Washington last
week and were married in the parlor of
the St. James Hotel. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Mr.. Wilson
Valley Virginian.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-10-26
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-10-26
JUDGE ouARlEs MAKES A DENIAL
Ne Is Supporting the Entire DemecratIc
Ticket.

The following letter to Chairman
EllysOn from Congressman J. NJ
Qusrles, sets at rest the rumors that
he was not supporting Mr.. Flood fol
Congress. in bis speeches in this dis
trict:
Hon. j. Taylor Ellyson,
Chairman Dem. State Committee
My Dear Sir-Your favor of the 18th
inst. received. 1t il true that did moi
mention Mr.. Floods name in my speech
at Warm Springs, and l do not now
recall that mentioned the name OF
Mr.. Bryan. This, however, was not
purposely done. Ispoke for the Dem.
ocratic party, and 1t was my intention
to advise and urge the Democrats, and
particularly my friends, to vote the
Democratic ticket, for our Congress
sional candidate as we'll as for our
Presidential candidate, as had done
the day previous at Fineastle, but l
opened the discussion and had no re-
joinder. My time was limited, and in
the hurry of the debate it escaped me.
but do not think that the Democrats
who heard me had any other thought
than that was speaking for the sue
cess of the entire Democratic ticket in
the Tenth District.
Thanking you for your letter, l am.
Yours sincerely,
j. NJ. QUBRLES.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-10-26

What a Dreadful Thing it is to wake
up in the night suffering from cholera
morbus, and yet cases of this kind are
very common. The trouble, however,
will never become serious If you keep
a bottle of Pain Killer at hand, for it
is remedy that never fails to cure
cholera, cramps, diarrh1a or dysentry.
Avoid substitutes, there is but one
Pain. Killer, Perry Davis. Price Csc.
and SOC,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-10-26
THE LAPsLEY NOW IN SERVICE.
Gospel Carried to Africa on the Rich.
mond- Built Boat.

Il ssV"W- oobs OO0es
A Gospel steamboat is the latest me
dium through which American mis-
sionaries will attempt to reach th
benighted natives of Africa
| The Samuel N. Lapsley is the nam,
ofsthis new missionary craft. She wal
built in Richmond, Va. and is so con
structed that she can readily be taker
apart and her various sections read
justed again. After being finished ant
tested, the Lapsley was dismantled ani
shipped in sections on various steam.
ers via New York, Liverpool, and
Alatadi, to Leopoldville, Congo Fret
Estate, Africa.
A part icularly interesting feature
| of this little boat is the shallow draft,
it being able to navigate in water only
two feet deep. 1t is seventy feet in
length, twelve feet wide, has displace-
ment of seventy tons, and can ply over
a route about 1,500 miles in length.
The Samuel N Lapsley is the prop
erty of Nashville, Tenn, missionary
society, of which the Rev. Z. H. Ches-
ter, of that city, is president. In re-
cent interview which the writer had
with Mr.. Chester he said:
$50 far our floating church has in
every way proved a decided success.
''She is, you know, now in the Congo
waters, just off the Congo Free State.
A few days ago she was put together
and dedicated. Speeches were made
by several noted missionaries, and the
future work of the gospel ship out
lined.
''Those in charge of her purpose to
cruise along the Congo river as far as
possible, and if their work is success
full, they will then enter other waters,
but she is to be wholly an African mis-
siOnary boat.
"The Lapsley has one advantage
over all other such craft. If trip
overland to reach another river is nee
essary she can be easily taken apart
and transported in sections.
"Her shallow draft OF only two feet
makes it possible for her to ply up and
down the smallest rivers, and with
these two great advantages she will be
able to extend services where an Or
dinary vessel could not reach.
SIN case the natives should cause |
any disturbance or in any way try to
harm or interfere with the work of the |
the the Lapsley can on a
minutes notice push off up stream |
away from harm.
"The engine of this complete little |
gospel ship has been thoroughly test
ed, and proved capable of giving a pow
or which will send the craft along, il |
necessary, at the rate of nine knots |
an hour
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-10-26
PRINTING PRESS FOR SALE.

The printing press on which THE
SPECTATOR has been heretofore print
ed Is for sale. We have put in q new
press which is faster, hence the reason
for selling. This press is IN good order
and will print the issue of any ordinary
country paper with ease. Its speed is
about 700 per hour. No press made
does better work. Easy terms of pay
ment will be given. Address.
STAUNTON SPECTATOR,
StauntOn, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-10-26
Buffalo Gap items.

There are number of cars Of fine
cattle being shipped from this point to
Northern markets.
Mr.. Hudgins and family after spend
ing some time with Mr.. Trice, have
gone to Front Royal, Va.
Mrs, J. W. Keller and child ren were
in StauntOn last week.
Mr.. J. w. Keller has been appointed
postmaster here in place of Mrs. Jo-
sephine Nichols, resigned. He assumed
his duties on the 10th inst.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-10-26

Free medical advice. Men and wo-
men suffering from chronic diseases
are invited to consult DIR. Pierce,
Buffalo. N. Y, by letter, absolutely
without fee or change. For more than
thirty years as chief consulting physi-
clan to the Invalids' Hotel and Surgi-
cal Institute of Buffalo, n. Y, Doctor
Pierce has devoted himself to the treat
ment and cure of chronic forms of
disease. Assisted by his staff of nearly
a score of physicians, each man a
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ly confidential and all answers are
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V. Pierce, Worlds Dispensary Medi-
Cal Association, Buffalo, N. Y.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-10-26
DISCUSSION AS TO TRUSTS.
A Commercial Traveller Exposes Evils Of
Illegal Combination.

There IS a controversy in progress lr
"Talkative Facts" publication by
the Commercial Travellers and Hotel
Mems Antitrust League, between II
r. Kunz and Louis ROsen. tobacco
drummers. as to the effect of trusts on
commercial travellers Mr. Rosen wrote
letter in which he took the position
that the trusts had proved beneficial
to commercial travellers, in which he
makes other statements in support Of
bis contention that trusts are good
The reply of Mr.. Kunz follows:
"Mr. Rosen says that 400 new tObac-
co factories have opened since the
American Tobacco Company absorbed
all the leading factories: Now, l say
that the Continental Tobacco Compa-
ny, capital $1OO, 600 900. and the Amer
ican Tobacco Company, capital S7o,.i
600, 200, organized in New Jersey, are
what we have to contend with. The
Liggett & Myers, Drummond, and
Lorillard companies. capital each 81,
600, 900, and no water. were the largest
concerns in the world before they were
absorbed by the trust.
"Now. will give Mr.. Rosen $1OO if
be will name six new plug tobacco
factories which have been started since
the trust bought out the Drummond
Company. There are not, or never
were, 400 plug tobacco factories in this
country.
II was one of the 135 travelling sales
men for the Drummond Tobacco Com
pany. If Mr.. ROsen will name ten of |
our boys who are now in the tobacco
trade will give him 500. The office
force of the Drummond Company was
almost wiped off the earth when the
trust took possession. Men who were
getting $125 month were cut down
to $12 week. The salaries of the best |
boOkkeepers were cut down one-half.
We have the men here. in st. Louis.
and can bring them forward if proof is
wanted.
II, as a travelling salesman, know
snd have the proof that the Continen-
tai Tobacco Company adopted new
expense account rule, in which hotel
bills on Sunday. 'buss fare, baggage
charges. expenses with customers and
incidentals are not allowed. The Drum
mond Company allowed all these ex-
penses and paid statesmen when they
were sick. The trust refused to pay
my salary when l was sick in bed. l
have correspondence to prove this.
"Before competition was destroyed
The American Tobacco Company sold
it's best known brand to dealers at 13
cents pound. 1t was spaced three
70 cent cuts to sixteen ounces. Now
he dealer pays 35 cents a pound and
he chewer gets IA ounce plug spaced
our 2 cent cuts, or 40 cents for four
plug.
"When l was on the road had
wenty counties in Southern Illinois,
representing few brands of plug to-
,accO made by the Drummond Com
,any. had competition, as the other
companies had good sales
men in the territory. Now there is !
10 competition in the same district
Ind one salesman sells $50 brands for
he trust.'
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-10-26
What's Your Face Worth ?

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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-10-26

A farmer is known by his furrow al
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treat his own body - he treats the land
he cuitivates? He puts back In phos-
phate what he takes out In crops. or the
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should put back into his body the vital
elements exhausted by labor. If he does
not, he will soon complain of wpoor
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-10-26

A dove colOred mouse wandered into
trap belonging to Mrs. M. E. Mar
shall, of BrOwnwood, Tex. Just as she
was about to drown the captive it be-
gan to sing like a canary. Now the
singing mouse has a neat brass cage,
and the neighbors frequently call to
hear it sing, which it does hour after
hour.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-10-26

solidated Exchange member says about
anew "bull" pool or a new "bull'
movement, the wise men of the Street
are afraid of the coming election
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-10-26
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