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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-01-10

have tied Cuba hand and foot and nv
so doing We have made ourselves re
sponsible for her prosperity. That is
what propose to tell my friends in
the Senate as soon as the opportunity
presents itself and l further intend to
vote and work for reciprocity with
Cuba" That the position taken by
Senator Mason is logical no one can
deny, bnt it is not at all the one favor
ed oy the leaders of his party who
would even be glad to vote for any
kind of a junket that would take the
Illinois senator's off their hands.
80 greatly interested is the President
in the success of his policy of recipro-
cal relations with Cubu, that. nOtWith-
standing the multitudinous duties of
bis Office, he is continually accumulat.
ing facts and statistics in support Of his
contentious and whenever a member
OF Congress who is opposed to him
calls at the White House. Mr.. Roose-
welt has some new data on the subject
which be hands to his. caller with his
injunction Read that while l speak
to Mr.. So and so" and off he goes,
leaving bis guest to peruse the facts
until he returns in the course of five
or ten minutes.
The Presidents latest ammunition
is made up from some figures on Cuban
| imports. A caller who was just leav-
ing the White House permitted me to
copy some figures, of which he had
made note, and which are as follows.
During the last fiscal year Cuba bought
from the United States cotton goods
to the amount of 1854, 600 and from
other countries cotton goods to the
amount of $4,000. 900. She imported a
total OF $S,300,00O worth of livestock
and live stock products of which but
81, 000, 900 worth was sold her by the
United States. She imported 1856, 900
worth of wooden goods of which but
1872. 600 worth came from the United
States. Out of total Importation of
nearly $3.500,000 worth of rice less
than $4,000 came from the United
States. These are but few of the
| figures given but they are sufficient to
| illustrate what the high protectionist
wing OF the republican party would
sacrifice In order to retain the favor
of Mr.. Oxnard and his confreres.
In its treatment OF Cuban independ
ence the ADMINISTRATION is making
what is known in theatrical parlance
as "a play to the gallery" 1t has an
nounced that as soon as General Wood
receives the official count of the cleo.
tion which made General Palma presi
dent, be will announce the date on
which the government is to be formally
handed over to the elect of the people.
While the President and Secretary
Root profess to have every confidence
in Senior Palma, Genera Wood has re-
ceived his instructions and they are to
do nothing to facilitate the time when
the full returns from the election shall
be made and even after they are re-
ceived to act with no precipitancy.
Knowing the dilatoriness of the Cuban
character the administration is count
ing on a prolonged delay.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-01-10
PISTOL CARRYING.

The number of recent deaths from
pistol shots once more brings to our
attention the question of stopping the
permiscuous carrying of this danger
Gus and deadly weapon.
Our Legislature is now in season..
they alone have the power to handle
such problem, and they ought to do
it if possible. Is it possible We
think it is.
We have repeatedly called this sub
iect to the attention of that body with
out fleet, but we venture to do it
once more, in the hope of better re.
suits in the future.
Our plan is briefly as follows: Let
no person or firm sell pistols In this
State who does not first obtain
license to do so.
Require every pistol to be listed as to
name and number, make, etc., and
when sale is made the purchaser
name to be given. and then his name
and description of the pistol to be fur.
nished the assessor of the county or
city every thirty days. who shall file
said list, and post copy for 80 days
in the clerk Office of the county or
city. The assessor shall list the pistol
in the name of the owner for taxation
and the said pistol shall be taxed every
year. No person shall thereafter
transfer said weapon by sale or other
wise unless he shall first procure, per-
mission of the court to do SO, and if it
pass by devise or Inheritance it shall
be again listed in the name of the
owner.
Then fix penalties of the following
kinda small fine, imprisonment for
reasonable time, but above all FIX
THIS PENALTY, that if any person
shall be found to be the owner of a
pistol. or in possession of one without
having complied with the above re
quirements of the law. then his name
shall be stricken from the registration
of voters If it be thereon, and be shall
not be allowed to register and vote un
til one general election in the State
has been held, and if be be an Office
holder who is not allowed by law to
carry pistol, he shall forfeit his Office
These provisions will more than an,
other to break up the practice. !
Certainly the Legislature should 90
nto this matter deeply and in earnest
ince people will not be shot by persons
no cannot carry weapons to shoot
18th.
OF course this law is to be subject
exceptions in favor of officers in dis t
arge of their official duty. G
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-01-10
". S. HOSPITAL REPORT.

We have before us the report OF DIR.
BENZ. Blackford. Superintendent of
the Western State Hospital, situated
in this city.
The report, while we have not space
to analyze it fully, shows the hospital
to be in a most excellent condition,
though short of the means to inaugu-
rate some needed reforms. The num-
Der of patients in the hospital at this
time is 1908, though there have been
in the hospital during the year 1853
patients, of whom 81 have died. Au-
gusta comes first with so, Rockingham
next with 20.
DIR. Blackford calls special attention
to the sanitary conditions, the great
need OF employment, the advantages
to be gained should additional farm
Land be purchased, etc., and discusses
with much force the manner of con-
trolling these eelemosynary institu-
items, holding that the present mode
far excels any other yet proposed.
He shows that the per capita cost of
the support of the patients under his
care, including transportation, has
been only $111.23 per year. or about
30 cents per day. which is remarkable
when the class of fare is considered.
Even at this low per capita cost there
was deficit, as the Legislature ap-
propriated only $4,000, when it should
have appropriated $1O5,O0O.
DR.. Blackford has, to some extent,
destroyed the idea drawn principally
from novels and the stage, that insane
| persons are wild. eyed maniacs, who
shrek and howl and tear their hair.
He says,
''There is a popular idea, especially
among those who do not come in daily
contact with the insance, that all those
| with mind disorders are maniacs. They
are supposed to be always jabbering
inanities, or shouting verbal nonsense,
or muttering incoherent sentences.
All this is travesty upon the facts.
There are few to whom rhe term ma
MACS would be justly applied. There
is sometimes excitement; occasionally
theoe may be sentences with excIama-
tion points; those rhetorical hourishes
may be accompanied with gestures
which elocutionists might envy in res
pect to appropriateness; but there is
little of the raving madness and deliri
um SO often dwelt upon by actors and
nOvelists. The extravaganza belongs
go the ideal rather than the real. The
demented insane, as a rule, seldom
speak. and if so, it is usually in mono
sylliables. They sit in semi stupidity
on benches or on chairs all day long.
Occasionally the hie her intellects in
this class may walk, or do some me-
chanical work, in which they are &C
customed to be employed. and which
thereby has become largely automatic
from repetition. In sane and insane,
habit becomes second nature"
Theconditions are high tribute to
the efficiency with which this great
charity is managed.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-01-10

The French have offered the United
States the Panama canal for forty mil
lions. This canal is at the point
everybody chose for canal for nearly
100 years. 1t is partially built. 1t will
be built whether the Nicarsguan
canal is built or not. Then why not
drop the doubtful and terribly costly
affair in Nicaragua, and build the
Panama at once?
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-01-10
EXECUTIONS In THE PENITENTIARY.

All capital crimes in this State, the
penalty for which is death, should be
expiated in the penitentiary. There
was very good bill before the Legis-
lature two years ago, which for some
unknown cause, was defeated, which
might now be taken up and revamped
and placed on our statute books. This
is very important law. Our jails are
in many instances unfit to risk des-
perate criminals in. Guards have to
be supplied and great cost incurred
thereby. Mt long since a negro SEN
fenced + death escaped from the
Portsmouth Jail, and, we believe,
killed four persons before he was re-
captured. Why will not our Legisla-
lure take up this question and dispose
# it promptly? !
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-01-10
VA. SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND THE
BLIND,

Mr.. W. A. BOwles, the Superinten-
dent of the Va. School for the Deaf
and the Blind, has made his semi
annual report which we have read
with much interest. We find there
are now in the school 20s pupils, of
whom LAT are deaf and SO are blind,
two are both deaf and blind. one is a
boy, the other a girl. This double
affiiction would seem to plnce the un-
fortunate pupils beyond the power of
teachers, but we are informed that the
boy, whose name is Terry Cox. and
comes from GraysOn county, Va, is
making progress. He is boy of fine
mind and good physique. His malady
was spinal meningitis which afflicted
him when he was above Is months old.
He is now ten years of age. Nora Hor-
ton, of Newport News, former deaf
pupil left the school year OF more
ago on account of failing health. She
has since lost her sight and is back in
oCAOOl cluu Idpiulys ~ uuC
photograph of these two children is
presented showing their faces to be
not only attractive but full of intelll-
gence.
The school is in fourishing condi-
ton, eminently satisfactory in all of
it's branches, and creditable in the
highest degree to the State and the
management. There is one circum-
stance which Mr.. Bowles, the super
intendent, does not mention, as it &C.
CURED since his report was written,
and that is the narrow escape from a
fire which threatened the buildings on
the night of the 31st of December.
The warning is a timely one, and it
goes without saying that the State
will now spare neither time nor means
in placing stand pipes, hose end other
safeguards about the buildings. The
Photographic pictures in the report
give an idea in part of what is going
on at this school, that words cannot
convey.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-01-10

kinney rOuDle.
Kidney trouble causes quick or unsteady
heart beats, and makes one feel as though
they had heart trouble. because the heart is
over-working in pumping thick, kidney
poisoned blood through veins and arteries.
1t used to be considered that only urinary
troubles were to be traced to the kidneys.
but now modern science proves that nearly
all constitutional diseases have their BEGIN
ming in kidney trouble.
If you are sick you can make no mistake
by first doctoring your kidneys The mild
and the extraordinary effect Of DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy is
soon realized. 1t stands the highest for its
wonderfuicures OF the most distressing cases
and is sold on its merits SSkrS
by all druggists in fifty :%ssss,
cent and one-dollar siz-
es. You may have a -assls..!s ~ sEEtE0
sample bottle by mail Home of swamn-Roo.
free, also pamphlet telling you how to find
out if you have kidney or bladder trouble.
Mention this paper when writing Dr.. Kilmer
& Co., Binghamton. N. Y.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-01-10

Chinese never assassinated any o.
our presidents, but anarchists import
ed here from other countries have, yet
we exclude the quiet, industrious
Chinee, and inyite the lazy, worthless
anarchist. The reason, we think, is
because the anarchist usually votes the
Republican ticket.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-01-10
TO to H. H. BOLEN'S for Spectacles and
u Eyeglasses.

COMMISSIONER'SO OFFICE, d.
" Staunton, Va, Jan. 4th, 1902.
Elizabeth K. O'Connor, q
VS..
Mary O'Connor, ct ais.
All parties interested in the above enti-
tied cause, Take Notice, that pursuant to
decree of the circuit court OF Augusta
county, entered in this cause ON Novem Der
II, 1901, I shall at my office in Staunton,
ON FEBRUARY IA, 1902,
proceed to ascertain and report:
LIST. The title to the real estate in the
bill and proceedings mentioned.
End. The interest of Patrick O'COnnor
in said real estate liable to the PLAINTIFF 8
judgment.
3rd. The liens binding the same in the
order OF their priority.
4th. The annual rental and fee simple
value thereof.
5th Any other matters deemed peril
nent, etc. HENRY W. HOLT,
Curry & Glenn, pq. Commissioner.
jan 10-4t
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-01-10
! ( COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
Staunton, Va, Dec 10, 1901.

{ tOMMISSIONER'S OFFICE
Staunton, Va, Dec. 10, 1901.
Huff, s. L., ct ais.
VS..
HUFF, Henry c., ct ais.
All persons interested in the above
styled chancery cause will Take Notice
tnat IN pursuance of decree of the circuit
court OF Augusta county, entered In said
cause on Nov 10, 1901, l shall at NV Office.
IN Staunton, Va, on
Saturday, January 25th, 1902.
proceed to take, state and settle. the fol.
lowing accounts:
LIST. OF the transactions of s. L.. Hnff
adm, r. OF Mary Catherine Huff, decd.
End. of the estate, real and personal of
which she died seized. VI
sra. Of the outstanding and unpaid in
de btedness of her estate. iA-
Attn. or the proper compensation of
counsel in this suit, VI
9TH: OF the proper distribution of the
land fund in the cause. 'i-e
otn. VI any other matters deemed per-
tinent, etc. eU per
X. E. r. NELSON
commissioner in Chancery.
: "'A' 0A :" ooroon' p q. deco 1t
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-01-10
ResiQnS Passionate.

The Rev. ]. Layton Mauze has res
igned the pastorate of the Timber
Ridge and Fairfield churches in Rock
bridge county to accepts call to the
Central Presbyterian church of st.
Louis. Mr., Mauze is from Rocking
ham county and graduated from the
Union Theological Seminary two years
ago. He was one of the most popular
men at the Seminary and had large
circle of friends In the CITY, Richmond
News.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-01-10

We notice that the Governor Of Ne
braska has pardoned a gentleman"
who was sentenced to serve 20 years
for robbing the State of $55O,00O, after
serving only four years. 1t is fact
that gentlemen who succeed In the
business SO we'll seldom are convicted,
but if convicted never stay long in the
pen.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-01-10
Death Of Mr.. Marye.

City Engineer E. A. Marye, of News
port News, who was shot about five
o'clock Monday afternoon of last week
by Lawyer G. Aylett Ashby, died at
Ills clock Monday night from the
effects of an operation. which was per.
formed as a last resort In the hope of
saving his life. Peritonitis would have
killed him within twenty four hours.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-01-10

The numerous failures of last week
are startling. In Mr.. Hanna's own
city a company failed for thirteen
millions. A number of other failures
of large companies are reported. Has
sonnet hing gone wrong under Republi-
can management, is prosperity to re-
ceive a set back at the hands of its
friends :.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-01-10
SllvERVARE.

Our stock of Silverware must
be seen to be appreciated. We are
making a very handsome display
of goods in this line, and we hope
you will come in to see how far
your money will go in our Silver
ware department. Our styles are
exceptionally artistic, and the quail
ity of our goods cannot be question
ed by anyone who is judge of
6rst-class goods.
D. L. SWITZER,
JsWeler and Optleian, No. E. Main ST,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-01-10

There is considerable gush by pros
perity howlers over our trade with
China. Can anybody with common
sense expect us to have much inter-
course, commercial or otherwise, with
an intelligent nation as the Chinese
are, whose subjects we do not allow
upon our sOil2
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-01-10


The kidneys are your
blood purifiers, they fill
ter out the waste or
impurities in the blood.
II they are sick or out
OF order, they fail to do
their work.
Pains, aches andrheu-
matism come from ex-
cess of uric acid in the
blood, due to neglected
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-01-10

It might be dangerous to send Gouty
Grover to represent the United States
at the coronation of King Edward
VII. Who knows but that the sight
of a crown might cause him to Wish
to wear one.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-01-10

1914 Boer children died in recon-
centration camps from June to No
vember. If the English cannot kill
the men they can certainly butcher
the children.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-01-10

The negro in Massachusetts has de-
veloped very slowly. Not one has yet
arisen to the humble dignity OF a
Congressman, or fellow of Yale.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-01-10

Ia il fact that Secretary Long and
Admiral Sampson are brothers in-laW!
If 80 the cause of the milk in the CO.
coanut becomes an easy problem.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-01-10
FRIDAY. JANUARY 10.

The gas and Governor Tyler went
out last night at the same time
Richmond News.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-01-10
To Cure a Cold in One Day.

Take Laxative BrOmo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the smoney if it
fails to cure. E. W. Grove 3 signature
is on each box. Csc deco 1y
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-01-10

MONEY TO LEND on improved real
H estate. Office over the Farmers &
Merchants Bank. Entrance on Augusta
Street. JOHN M. CARROLL
aug 164m
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-01-10

diamonds furnished by H. II. BOLEN
y direct from importers, at small COM
mission on importers prices
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-01-10
Over-WOrk Weakens
Your Kidneys.
Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.

All the blood in your body passes through
your kidneys once every three minutes.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-01-10

In orderto avoid delays, on account OF
persona la bsence, letters and all commutna ~
q cations for THE SPECTATOR should not pe
a idressed Observation-Disclosures connected wltn
Q once ,butsimply to THE SPECTATOR.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-01-10

Entered at the Postoftce at Shannon,
Va. .assecond class mail matter.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-01-10
Farms For Sale :!

A valuable tract of land, S42 acres, lying
| in Green Valley, about $50 acres of this
land is in good state of cultivation, mostly
In grass, about so acres hacked two or
| three years ago, now in very good sod, the
balance of the tract in timber, white oak
| and pine. This farm has been keeping for
number of years from 100 to 125 cattle, a
bunch OF sheep and few horses. it also
has been making from 500 to 800 bushels
OF wheat and from 1000 to 1900 bushels of
corn, and bas all the necessary buildings
built on the latest plan, consisting of an
| room frame dwelling house 36xi8 and L
27x14. One stock barn 46x60, one horse
and COW barn 37x37, one granary 2Ox20,
! one tenant house and all other necessary
outbuildings. A valuable part of this
farm is fine mineral waters, consisting of
Sulphur, Alum and Chalybeate; beautiful
scenery and healthy climate, which would
make it Invaluable for a summer resort.
| 1t also has nice young orchard of about
$50 trees and about 50 older ones OF all
kinds. H- Price $4,000.
1000 acres. adjoining, we'll improved.
"a Price 81 900.
307 acres on Middle River, $50 acres clear
ed, part level and part rolling Divided
into II fields. Farm in good condition.
ALI In grass, but 40 acres OF cleared land;
much of it in blue grass. 90 acres timber,
oak, etc. Fine orchard of bout acres.
room frame dwelling, lare bank barn,
2 miles to station and roller mill, and
churches and schools close. ray S35 per
acre. Terms to suit.
1870 acres, more or less, good brick dwell
ing, but needs repair, barn 45x8O, about
80 acres timber. pond never dry, well and
cistern. never have lacked for water, 60
acres of farm runs over to Baker, Creek
About 1000 trees-900 JohnsOns Winter,
100 winesaps, plums and peaches. ~ Price
$50 per acre.
:. W Correspondence solicited. Revised
list of properties free,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-01-10

r telephone In Office onneetsw1th all
city and county lines.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-01-10

TRRMsOFsUBsCRIP
For One Year;.....s1.oo. TnkdVancG
For Six Months. so. luAuVuluu
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-01-10

MANTED.-A working tenant for 5 room
" house and 60 acres good land, with
or without team or tools. Also small farm
for sale. VIM. S. ROBES,
dec II At Alton. Va.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1902-07-11
Real Estate Transfers.

John F. and Anne f. Pershing to
Catherine M. Miller, lots l. 2, 9 and
10 in the sw subdivision of block 81
of Swans addition to Olympia, 5000.
John and Maria Willie to Mary Der.
igan, one-fOurth acre in Smith Dona
ton claim, $40.
George A. and Eliza l.. Barnes to NJ
M. Kohler, lot 3, block AZ; lots 2 and
3, block 43, and y acres in Barnes adj.
dition to Tumwater, $500.
Johanna Gangloff to Richard Ethel
bert James, Augustin Gangloff dona
ton claim in township Is nr 9 W
$4,000.
Richard Ethelbert James to Daniel
Finch, all of Augustin Gangloff dona.
ton claim in tp 10 n W, 81.
T. c. Van Epps, trustee, to Henry
Gray, lots 30 and 81 in Fourth street
Boulevard addition to Olympia, $50.
B. F. Dorman to H. G. Dorman, LOT
l and ne or of section 1892. W, 81, 200
Benjamin Marion Laughlin to Mary
Jane Laughlin, block l2S and vacated
street in West Olympus, 81.
]. K. Littlejohn to Lavant Walker
2 acres in section 29-17-2 W, $50.
Geo. A. Avery and Zula B. Avery tC
Anna c. and Charles f. Wyndearo
part OF block 6 of East Tumwater
$500.
State OF Washington to J. W.
O'Reily, 9.64 acres oyster land, Sill. 46
p. S. Washburn to Tighe Mounts
part of the n hf of the sc or, lots l and
2 and all OF lot 3; all of ne or, sw or,
NV or sw or, Sc or NV or, sw or ne or
and part Sc or ne or, all in sec 26-16-1
". and lots l, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Z, SO, 10, IL,
IL, Ii, IA, Is, 16, II, Is, 10 and 20,
block ID, Riverside addition to Gate
City, $4,000.
Sarah S. Hewlett to Mark d. How.
lett, lots l, 2, 3, 4, 5, %, 90. 80, 81, 80,
in block IL, Lynwood Park addition
to Olympia, $40.
Mrs. Julia C. Fleming to the Metho
dist Episcopal church OF Rochester, lot
II of block %. of Rochester, 81.
B. w. Cook and A. G. Cook to John
F. Warner, Is acres in section 1881
w. 5000