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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-10-11
MiSt00k his Man.

Attorney General Montague, A. G
Braxton and Walton Moore had beer
spending Thursday evening together
and about 10 o'clock went to Rugger's
for few broiled sora.
They were standing in the dining
room when they noticed a man close
ly watching them. He was a typical
yeoman. and was probably good
Democratic voter from the Tenth Dis
trict.
He looked first at Mr.. Montague and
then at Mr.. Braxton, and he gazed
quizically for some moments, and then
approached.
This is Joe Button, isn't it %
mo, sir, that is not my name, > re-
sponded Mr.. Montague.
Then this is Joe Button" be said
as be turned to Mr.. Braxton.
mo, sir, my name is Braxton,'' was
the reply.
swell, I'll be i'd" slowly and du-
oiously he drawled, and shaking his
head be departed with an air of pro-
found perpexity. Richmond News.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-10-11
THE SUNDAY SUN.

The staid conservatism of the Bal
timore Sun has doubtless been the
cause OF its neglect heretofore to issue
5 unday edition. 1t has at last filled
tn Is gap. and from now on is in the
midst OF the newspaper world. When
new spapers of asecular character first
began to issue Sunday editions, the
orthordox papers were much disturb
ed. now no great daily can do other
wise. We shall look with pleasure and
read with interest the Suns Sunday
edition, because we are sure if there
be danger only in what is termed
yellow Journalism" the reader of
the Sun will never have cause to fear.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-10-11
County organization.

| One OF the most important features
OF the constitutional convention was
! the presentation Of the report Of the
committee on county organization.
This report, which is signed by
Chairman Barnes and all the other
| members of the committee except
Messrs. Withers ond Tarry, proposes
important changes in the present coun-
ty government system. The.offices of
county and circuit clerks are CONSOLE
dated; county treasurers are ineligible
for reelection after the second term;
commissioners of the revenue are in
eligible for the next succeeding term
and are paid per capita as well as per
centage. All the regular elections for
county and district Offices are to be
held on the Tuesday after the first
Monday in November, and their terms
are made for four years, with the ex
ception of clerk of the court, whose
tensure is eight years.
Messrs. Withers and larry submit
ted a minority regort which differs
from the majority report in that it
abolishes the offices of commonwealth
attorney and county treasurer, but per-
mits counties having over 80 900 inhabi-
trnts to create the latter Office by law.
The minority report also makes com
missioners of the revenue appointive
and provides for not less than three
nor more than five supervisors, to be |
elected by the voters of the county at |
large.
The constitutional convention Tues |
day, after hearing long speeches by |
Messrs. Turnbull and Quarles for and
against Morgan Treat in his contest
for the seat held by Judge Roger Gre
CORY in that body, voted to retain
Judge Gregory by vote of 90 to 6.
Indefinite leave of absence was grant
ed Senator Daniel, who is sick at his
home in Lynchburg, and notice was
given that the democratic conference
On the suffrage which was appointed
for last night would not be held. It is
not likely anything further will be
lone with the suffrage report until he
IS well enough to present, as chairman
Of the committee, his side of his case.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-10-11
Stockholders Meetinq,

The annual meeting of the stockhold-
'ers of the Valley Railroad was held
here on Wednesday. The financial
statement showed that the road had
spent nearly $1,000 more than it had
earned, but was better than it had done
the previous year. All of the old Of
tcers were reelected: l.. F. Loree.
president; q. W. Wolford, secretary:
}. ID. Men cal, treasurer, and the board,
w. r. Allen, of Botetourt, VIM. A.
Anderson, of Rockbridge. r. w. Burke
of Staunton, L. F. Loree, A. Leo Knott.
Thomas j. Shryock and Fl. G.. Vickery
of Baltimore.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-10-11
Unwilling OF Monument.

The Ohio River Railroad Company
in whose service John II. Hamilton
lost his life July 4th, 1899, by the ex-
plosion of oil, has erected over his
grave at Thinking Spring. handsome
monument, which will be unveiled with
appropriate ceremonies on October 10,
next. Among others, DIR. w. S. Cur
rell, OF Washington and Lee Univer-
slty, OF which Institution, Mr.. Hamil-
ton was graduate, will deliver an ad-
dress.
1t is rare occurrence for a railroad
to erect monument over individuals.
and it is evidence of remarkable worth
n the recipient of the homer.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-10-11
WHAT OUR EXCHANGES TFu
Interesting Personal Mention Called frow
the Press of Neighborinu Tow,s
Clifton Forge Revie NJ


Mrs. E. J. Gunter and dapobtor Me-
blanch, are visiting relatives in Wav.
nesborO.
/ Mf. W. l.. Alley left Monday for Gin
cinnat1' where he will spend a short
vacation.
MI James Trout, lately of Florida.
is visiting his brother. Mr.. Will front
Miss Jennie Coffman died on Ooto-
Der second at the home of her sister.
Mrs. A. d. Wallace, at Long Glade.
Some years ago she had attack of NAL.
arlal fever, which left her in acrinnled
condition. from which she suffered
very much. She was a member of the
M. +. Church, South, and bore her suf-
fering with Christian fortitude Her
remains were taken to New Hope. Au-
gusta county, for interment.
Highland Recorder.
Mrs. Howard M. Slayen has ooro 70
Staunton to spend few days.
Miss BERTHE and Minnie Christian
OF Augusta county, have returned to
BACK Greek to teach school.
Miss Phoebe Jones left Wednesday
Tor Staunton to spend month with
friends.
q. W. Hevener. Esq, of Ioudoun
comfy, formerly of Augusta, with his
son, Harry. is visiting bis father IN
law, John Trimble, ESQ.
Misses Madge and Louie Seybert are
gong to Staunton, where they expect
TO attend Dunsmore's Business College.
Miss Edna Hull, who spent several
months here visiting her grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James Trimble,
and other relatives, started Tuesday
for her home at Eureka. Kansas.
Mr.. Michael Prof1itt, of Augusta I
county, and Miss Mary Crummett, of i
eastern Highland, were united in mar
riage on Saturday. at the Monterey
manse. Rev. John Ruff officiating.
}. Il. Gillian, President of the High
land County Bank, and his expert ac
~A' DoOUAC, VI AyuCuUurS,
arrived here Wednesday evening, and
are now engaged with the cashier, J.
A. Jones and assistant F. Glen Mauzy
IN looking over the years work at the
Highland Bank.
Valley Virglnian, (Waynesboro.) i
Emmett Guthrie left Wednesday for
Ashmore, ILL.,, to visit his brother. He
will make his home later in Louisiana.
Mrs. ]. D. Koiner, of the Meadows.
s spending the week with her daugb
er, Mrs. Joseph Carr.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. b. Levy and Misses
Daniel and Ruth CabelI this
morning for Baltimore, Md.
The Baptist congregation have pur- |
,hased lot on Maple avenue, Just back q
IT w. q. Ellison's, and will begin at
nee the erection of handsome par- s
onage.
MI. }. F. Templeton and daughter.
Hiss Mary Osborne, left Tuesday for
be Pan American and a tour of North. ,
IN points of interest.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-10-11
Democratic Speaking In this District. g

The Democratic State Committee has
made the following appointment for
speakers in this section of the State:
A J. MONTAGUE.
BoGetourt Court, October Nth.
Rockingham court, October Dist
WILLIAM A. ANDERSON.
Botetourt Court, October lat.
II. D. FLOOD,
buckingham Court, October 14th.
Amherst Court, October 21st.
Nelson Court, October 2Sth.
Clifton Forge, October 10Th.
Covington, October Both.
Buena Vista, October 31st.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-10-11

The approaching elections in various
quarters are interesting but not alb
sorbing, Iowa, Massachusetts, Ohio.
New Jersey and Virginia elect gov.
ernors. All these are Republican
strong holds except New Jersey and
Virginia, although the Republicans
expect to carry New JERSEY. but no
well informed Republican expects to
carry Virginia, although Just at this
time, there are few who are willing
to make a statement to that effect
which is only whistling to keep their
courage up. The barrel of Mr.. Hanna
has gone astray if it was ever Skinned
to this quarter, so with no barrel or an
empty barrel Republican enthusiasm
oozes out, and the voters will not come
to the polls. The hottest centers tbis
year are New York and Philadelpbia
where it is asserted Tammany is despoil
ing one, and a Republican ring the
other.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-10-11
Democratic State Ticket.
DREYFUS CASE NO. 2.

The Dreyfus case now going on II
Washington has disguised most per
sons who are disposed to be fair ant
impartial. The conspiracy to defamt
3 chley is every day being exposed, moi
more by Schley than by the clique o.
conspirators who inspired the investi
cation. They put on a witness who
they suppose will give damaging tes.
timony and when in truth he does not
damage Schley's cause the prosecutors
turn on him and endeavor to discredit
him. 1t the part the Brooklyn played
in the Santiago naval battle were elm
ina ted the battle would be a rather
tame affair. Below is what Captain
E ulate, of the Vlzcaya, said of the
part played by the Brooklyn in the
fight:
'The entire squadron was ordered to
devote the fire of our guns to the
cruiser Brooklyn, because it was be
lieved that she was the only ship in the
American squadron that could over
take us. When we got out of the
harbor my ship was second in line, and
saw Immediately that the flagship
Maria Teresa was getting a terrible
baptism of fire. 1t was frightfuI!
The Texas and Brooklyn were just
Kidding her, and in Is minutes saw
she was on fire. The Brooklyn was
half mile closer to me than any other
hip, and determined to try to ram
her, 80 that the Colon and Ouuendo
could get away, and I started for her.
She made good mark, with her big
broadside, and as started l thought
surely would get her. But she had
evidently seen US, and very quickly she
tur ned about, and, making a short
circle, came at our port side, so that l
though she would ram us. l moved in
toward the shore so that I could avoid
her. and then saw the Oquendo had
gone ashore also, her steam pipes
evidently having been severed by a
shell. The maneuver of the Brooklyn
was beautiful. We opened a rapid
fire at her with all our big guns, but
she returned 1t with terrible effect.
The Oregon also hit us several times, |
but the Brooklyn's broadside crashing
into our superstructure simply terror
lied the men. We worked all our guns
at her at one time, and I don t see how
she escaped US. She simply drove us
In to shore, at one time fighting us at |
1 100 yards. The Brookly had prevent
ed me from getting away. for I could
h ave beaten the Oregon out, as 1 had
a two-mile lead of her. My orders
were to try to sink the Brooklyn, and
tried to carry them out. 1 did not
think that her battery could be so ter
rible as it was"
And yet Sampson would claim the
Vi Glory, and in doing so would sacrifice
retrospect and decencY. and lose regard
'or truth. Maclay's history is fast
'el ling the tale for this Sampson, the
'econd one which history will record
Is pulling temple down on his own
lead, only the last one will kill him
elf instead of his enemies.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-10-11

Mr.. Morgan Treat, the Republican
who contested Judge Gregory's seat
in the constitutional convention, was
not seated. The vote stood IS for
Gregory, 6 for Treat We cali special
attention to the result of this contest,
that it may not escape some of our
friends and contemporaries, who have
gone somewhat out of their way to
champion the cause of Mr.. Treat.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-10-11

Assistant Secretary of War Mich
aelJohk. Col. Heistad, Mr.. Hawks and
others, are getting into trouble on ac-
count of product of Manila known
as hemp. They are not alone in such
trouble. This product gave trouble
to many of our citizens long before the
Philippines were ours.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-10-11
Beware Of Ointments for Catarrh that
contain Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering it
through the mucous surfaces. Such
articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physic-
ians, as the damage they will do is ten
fold to the good you can possibly de-
rive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure.
n by F. J. Cheney & Co.,
Toledo, o.. contains no mercury, and
Is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces
OF the system. In buying Halls Ca
!arrh cure be sure you get the genu-
inc. 1t is taken internally. and made
in Toledo, Ohio, by F. j. Cheney s.
Go. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c per
Halls Family Pills are the hest
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-10-11

The cases of former secretary of
Stase Caleb Powers and James Ho-
ward, who were convicted of the MUIR
der of Gov. Goebel, of Kentucky, and
secured new trials, have been set for
this week.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-10-11

Seth Low, whom the fusionists have
nominated for the mayoralty of New
York, has friends who are wagering
even money that be will be elected. 1t
is well to recall just here, that the fool
and his money soon part company.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-10-11

vIRGINIA-In the Clerks Office of the
Circuit Court of Augusta county.
the 21st day of September, 1901.
Alexander Hartman. trustee, Plaintiff,
VS..
Alkaline Rodgers, and j. D. Rodgers.
her usband, Bermuda E. Hogshead,
and NJ. Q. Hogshead her husband, T.
Z. Whedbee, trustee, and ]. E. Sheets,
Defendants.
In Chancerv.
The object of this suit is to enforce a
Mechanics lien against part of lot II.
block 46. in Basic City, Augusta county.
facing on Delphine street, and adjoining
the lot OF Allen Jackson and ais. Said
lien is for $3.50, with interest from March
END, 1901, taken out by J. E. Sheets and
assigned to the plaintiff.
And it appearing by affidavit filed that
the defendant, t. c. Whedbee, is non
resident of the State of Virginia, it is or
dered that he do appear here within fifteen
DAYS after due publication of this order
and do what is necessary to protect his
interest in this suit
TeSte,
JOS. B. WOODWARD. Clerk.
a. y. braxton, pc sep 27-4t
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-10-11

Germany is going to return the loot
to China. Now if China could in
exchange return Germany s. good name
to her.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-10-11

Lieut.. Hodgson, in his Testimony
before the Schley court of enquiry last
Monday, called the New York SIM
liar. This portion of bis testimony
caused no surprise, and no one at.
tempted to contradict it.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-10-11

and cheerfulness soon
disappear when the kid
neys are out of order
or diseased.
Kidney trouble has
become :, so prevalent
that it is not uncommon
TOR a child to be born
afflicted with weak kid
neys. If the child urin-
1faC tNA 1fk .f a.,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-10-11

The Boer war and our war in the
Philippines are much alike. Just
when they are over, the heaviest losses
to the English and ourselves occur.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-10-11

State OF Virginia, County of augusta, IS:
l, GIG. Child, Cashier of the aboye-named
pank. DO solemnly swear that the above state
ment is true to the best of my knowledge
and belief.
G. &. CHILD, Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before mo tbis
Sth day of October, 1901.
w. A. HAINES N P
Correct-Attest:
W.. T. MCCUE,
G. G. GOOCH,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-10-11
E. M. Cushing d Co., Auctioneers.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VAIuA
" BILE REAL, ESTATE

Pursuant to decree of the circuit court
OF Augusta county entered on the 21st day
OF June, 1901, in the cause of John and
Mary J. Wagner's creditors, VS.. Wacner
and ais. we will sell at public auction in
front of the court house of Augusta conn.
ty at StauntOn, on
MONDAY. OCTOBER 2S, 1901,
County Court-day), that valuable farm
containing 40 acres, situated in North River
district IN Augusta county, near Mines
vi! On which John Wagner now resides
This property has on it a good DWELLING
barn and outbuildings. p
TERMS-One-f fourth of the pnrcbase
money to be paid cash, and the residue on
credit of one. two and three years from
the day OF sale, the purchaser executing
oond for the deferred instruments with a n,
proved personal security bearing interest
ana waving homestead, and the title To
be retained as ultima-e security.
A g. GORDON,
CHARLES CURRY.
J. A. ALEXANDER.
commissioners.
Clerks Office of the Circuit Court of An.
gusta county. to wit:
L, Joseph b. Woodward, Clerk of the
Court aforesaid do certify that A. g.
Gordon, one of the Commissioners a boye
named has executed the bond required bv
1ecree of sale entered in the chancerv
cause of John and Mary J. Wagner's
Cred's, VS.. John ard Mary J. Wagner.
low pending in this court.
Given under my hand this oath day of |
March. 1899.
JOS. B. WOODWARD.
sep 2f4t Clerk
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-10-11

The State has reason to be thankful
that the convention declined tue Re-
publican Treat.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-10-11
Women as Well as Men
Are Made Miserable bv
Kidney Trouble.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind. dis
courageS and lessons ambition. be,,,t,, -
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-10-11


urine scalds the flesh or If, when the child
reaches an age when it should be able to
Sontroi the passage, it is yet afflicted with
iDed-Wetting, depend upon it. the cause Of
the difficulty is kidney trouble, and the first
step should be towards the treatment Of
!hese important organs. This unpleasant
trouble is due to diseased condition of the
Kidneys and bladder and not to a habit az
most people suppose. ' 90
Women as well as men are made mis-
era era0le So with kidney and bladder trouble,
a: and both need the same great remedy
The mild and the immediate effect "
Swa"p-Root is soon realized. 1t is sold
by druggists, in fifty foknc O'N
cent and one dollar <z::.x4lk -a IA asFsssr=s
sizes. You may have = Ess;E3
sample bottle by mail sAssssisss
free. also pamphlet tell Home Of swomrnae.
ing all about it. including many Of the
thousands of testimonial letters received
from sufferers cured. In writing DR.. Kilmer
& Co., Binghamton. N. Y, be sure and
mention this paper. ''
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-10-11
How Arc Your Klanexsl

Dr. Hobbs Sparagus Pills cure all kidney ills. Sam
pie Tree Add. Sterling Remedy Co.. Chicago or N. z,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-10-11
Apples Wanted

apples OF all kinds wanted at the Mar.
ket House, Staunton, Va. oc4 A.
ok SALE OR RENT.-That desirahIa
DIick dwelling: No. 9 w. Frederick NJ
tbaromeh 're y; .. Express Co = office. In
very desirable, especially for anv ona
wishing TO live near the business centar nf
'he city. Apply to T. @. MORTON vi
AT Spectator Office.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-10-11

py druggists, in fifty
cent and one dollar
sizes. You may have a
sample bottle by mail
free, also pamphlet tell
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-10-11

D EPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
IL Fla RIM Frs AND MERCH A MIS- BANK
AT STANTON, IN THE COMMON
WEALTH OF VIRGINIA AT THE
CLOSE OF BUSINESS, SEPTEMBER 3Qth
I90l MADE TO THE AUDITOR OF PUBLIC
ACCOUNTS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF
VIRGINIA.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1901-07-01

The American line usually dispatches
steamer for Southampton at 10 a. M
every Wednesday. Some minutes be-
fore the ship leaves the pier the cir
cling of the gulls in mldstream begins.
The birds know from experience that
before the ship leaves qualities of food
are thrown from the ships orts, and
they make dash to recover 1t the mo-
ment the ship pulls out. 1t Is amusing
to watch one of the guls trying to lift
from the water a piece Of food twice
as heavy as itself
Sometimes these gulls will hover
arnud the American line pier until
noon of Wednesday, At that hour the
Red Star liner starts for Antwerp,
leaving the water of the slip filled with
discarded food. More frequently, how
ever, the birds will hurry off to the
White Star line piers directly after the
American liner leaves her wharf. The
White Star steamer sails each Wednes-
day at noon.
On Saturdays and Thursdays the
gulls go to Hoboken to get what the
Hamburg American liners leave behind.
These are about the only lines that
have a. fixed hour for sailing, and the
gulls have become acquainted with the
fact
The harbor gulls fare better than
their kind far out ct sea. The latter
frequently have to follow a ship for
days to supply the demands of their
appetite.-From the New York Sun.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1901-07-01
GULLS THAT GO TO MARKET.
They Know Fish Day and Steamer
Sailing Day.

Sailing LAY.
Every day is in a measure a fish day
at Fulton market, but the seagulls
know the chief fish day of the week. 1t
is then that they feast to their hearts
content. Their coming and going has
for years amused and interested the
ferryboat, passengers, and some of the
latter have been observed to look up
from their papers, glance out of the
cabin windows, catch sight of the army
of gulls, and exclaim:
BLESS me, there are the gulls. 1t is
Friday agn,"
The long winged travellers of the sea
are always to be seen in the East river
opposite Fulton market in the day
time but they gather there in greater
numbers on Friday because so much
refuse is thrown away that day. They
hover over the surface of the water by
hundreds, taking from the water such
food as is to their liking. They are the
scavengers of the East river in this re-
spect.
The intelligmence of the gulls is re-
markable in one way. Besides know
ing which is the big fish day on the East
ricer, they know the chief sailing days
on the North river.