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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-10-23
CLOCK KiNDLES THE FIRE
Automatic Device which is a Blessing to
The Early Riser.

| An automatic fire kinder, the opera
tion of which is regulated by an ordi-
nary alarm clock, will doubtless appeal
to every person whose duties include
getting up early to start the fire in the
kitchen stove.
With this new cOntrivance installed
ID house it is necessary, upon retir-
ing, simply to assemble the fuel in the
stove or any fireplace, connect an at
tachment to the clock and set the lat
ter at any required hour. When the
alarm sounds illuminate is ignited,
which, communicating with an inflam-
mable substance in the stove. range,
furnace. or CRATE, Immediately STARTS
the fire. BY the time the householder
or servant is up the fire is burning
briskly and the water boiling.
1t is claimed that these new devices
may be so set that they will start fires
whenever wanted and thus have a hOme e
thoroughly heated before occupants
stir from their beds. From the back
of the clock used in connection with
the automatic fire kinder extends
shaft, on which is mounted a rotary
friction dish or pulley, the periphery
of which is milled or otherwise design
ed to create friction when rotated in
contact with relatively stationary
member. BY the operation of a pivotal
arm, lug and spring and other attach
ments in connection with the rotary
disk this entire external mechanism is
Set in motion when the alarm is re-
leased.
Instantly fuse, with an easily ignit-
able illuminate at its end and held in
place in slot opening against the
friction wheel, is set afire. The flame,
properly confined within the metallic
slot. travels instantly over the in1amm-
able strand, which is saturated with a
free burning ingredient. The clock
may be set on a nearby shelf or on the
back of the stove or a furnace projec-
tion. As even a small and cheap a.
larm clock may be utilized and as the
tube incased fire strand may be safe
ly controlled, that part of the problem
is very simple. Moreover, any kind
of kindling substance ordinarily used
may be utilized. The fuse may be
employed merely to ignite paper und
er the regulation kindling wood fire,
with coal or cordwood On top. In such
cases the action is similar to that of
match or, rather, of several matches
lighted simultaneously and burning
longer than ordinary matches.-Sat
urday Evening Post.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-10-23
MAN IS MOST ADMIRED.
Boy and Girl Readers in Most Cases
Select Men as Their
Heroes.

Men consider themselves the su.
perior to women, and women, even in
their childhood, coincide in this
view,' said a school teacher, accord
Ing to the Chicago Tribune. ITO a
class of fifty girls and fifty bows. OF
the average of Is years, 1 once put
the question: Who is your ideal
human being-the one you admire
and love most?' In reply to this
question about 95 per cent. of the
boys gave me male character and
70 per cent. OF the girls did the same
thing.
Statistics, l understand, have been
gathered on this matter, and these
prove quite conclusively that boys and
girls alike prefer men to women,
When girls are under 10, about 40
per cent of them will, according to
the statistics, name women as their
best loved characters, but as they
grow older this minority changes
over to the mems side.
"The characters that are chosen
are, as rule. George Washington,
William Tell, Napoleon and Shakes
peare."
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-10-23
Confess 0ns of a Priest,

Rev. John s. Cox of Wake, Ark,
writes. For IL years suffered from
yellow jaundice, i consulted number
of physicians and tried all sorts of
medicines, but got no relief. Then l
began the use of Electric Bitters and
feel that am now cured of disease
that had me in it's grasp for twelve
years." If you want reliable medi-
cine for liver and kidney trouble,
stomach disorder or general debility,
get Electric Bitters. It's guaranteed
by B. f. Hughes. Only soc.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-10-23
- -

a hearty appetite does not always indicate
q healthy condition. 1t is not the quantity
of food which is eaten but the quantity which
is assimilated, which determines the actual
value of the food consumed. Ii the stomach
and organs of digestion and nutrition can
not convert the food into nourishment, and
into blood, then the food is an injury instead
OF benefit. For all disorders of the stom-
ach and its allied organs of digestion and
nutrition, there is certain remedy in DIR.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. It re-
moves clogging obstrucuiops. Itstrengthens
the stomach, nOurishes the nerves. enriches
the blood and builds up the body. 1t is a
flesh-rorming, muscle making preparation,
making firm flesh instead of iabby fat
"Golden Medical Discovery contains no
alcohol whisky or intoxicant Of any kind,
and is equally free from opium. cocaine and
all narcotics.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-10-23
SHYLOCk

Shylock was the man who
wanted a pound Of human
flesh. There are many
Shylocks now, the GONZALES
cent, the consumptive, the
sickly child, the pale young
woman, all want human flesh
and they can get it-take
SCOTS Emulsion.
SCOTS Emulsion is flesh
and blood, bone and muscle.
Itfeeds the nerves, strengthens
the digestive organs and they
feed the whole body.
For nearly thirty years
SCOTS Emulsion has been the
great giver of human flesh.
We will send you a couple Of
ounces free.
SCOTT & BOVINE. Chemists.
4Oa-4l5 Pearl Street. New York;
...sx. SOC, and tsooi all drugsists. ~=.ezk
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-10-23
A Love Letter.

Would not interest you if you re
looking for guaranteed salve for sores,
burns or piles. Otto D0dd of Ponder,
Mo-, writes, II suffered with an ugly
sore for year, but box of Bucklen 3
Arnica Salve cured me. It's the best
salve on earth. 25c at B. F. Hughes
drug store,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-10-23
The virainia Building at st. Louis.

Subscriptions for the Virginia Build
ing at st. Louis will be gratefully re-
ceived by the State Commission at
Richmond. through the editor of this
paper. and will be duly acknowledged
and forwarded to Hon. G.. W. Koiner,
president of the Virginia Commission,
at Richmond.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-10-23
THE LITTLE COUNTRY PAPER

When the evenin' shade is fallin' at the
endin' O. the dav,
An Teller rests from labor sm okin at his
pipe O. clay,
There's nothin' does him so much good, be
fortune up or down,
AS the little country paper from his
or
Town.
1t amt a thing O. beauty an its print amt
always clean,
But it straightens out his temper when a
feller's feein' mean.
1t takes the wrinkles off his face an brushes
off the frown,
That little country paper from his
OF
Home
1t tells of all the parties an the balls of
Pnmkin Row,
Bout who spent Sunday with who's girl
an how tn crops II grow.
An how it keeps feller posted bout who's
up an who is down.
That little country paper from his
or
Home
Town.
Now, l like to read the dailies an the story
papers. too,
An at times the yaller novels an some
other trash-don't you?
But when want some readin' that IL brush
away frOWn
want that little paper from my
or
Home
Town.
Denver Post.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-10-23
The Extent Of His Interest.

They say your new son in-law is a
handsome fellow"
II never looked to see.''
That's strange .
mot at all. My daughter picked
him out and all had to do was to pay
Tor him. ."-CleYeland Plain Dealer.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-10-23
Big Pumpkins.

Mr.. Samuel II. Branum poses as q
champion pumpkin raiser Of the coun.
ty having grown two whose combined
weight is 162 pounds, the largest
weighing "a pounds. 1t measures
feet and 8 inches in circumference and
is truly very large and fine specimen.
Mr.. Branum feels justly proud at
raising such wonderful ''fruit of the
yine'' and is ''some pumpkins" him
self.-Harrisonburg Free Press.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-10-23

Many never truly live-half eat and
half sleep. Thousands miserable from
indigestion and dyspepsia have been
cured by Victor Liver Syrup.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-10-23
Vaccination in France,

accination is now compulsory in
France during the first year of life and
revaccination during the eleventh and
twenty-frst years.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-10-23

Seldom needs a physician. Who
The family that reads the Frederick
Almanac and always has Victor Rene
dies on hand.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-10-23
To Cure q Cold In One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. E. W. Groves signature
is on each box. 25c. jan 81
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-10-23
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

The following parties are the no
nees of the Democratic Primary, /
August 20, 1908:
Members of the House of Delegates,
j. W. Churchman.
S. H. Walker.
County Clerk,
Harry Burnett.
County Treasurer,
J.N. Mcfarland.
Commonwealth's Attorney,
r. S. Ker.
Sheriff,
W. Arthur Wilson.
Commissioners of the Revenue,
John F. Taylor.
G. w. Swink,
w. L. Mowry.
VIM. H. Moorman,
]. e. Diamond.
Walter 4. Beard.
BEVERLY MANOR DISTRICT.
Supervisor,
M. F. Gilkeson.
Overs eer of the Poor,
j. w. Sheets.
Road Commissioner,
q. T. Harris.
Road Director,
E. M. Cushing.
Justices OF the Peace,
J. w. O'Rourk.
John w. Todd.
N. L.. Wehn.
NORTH RIVER DISTRICT.
Supervisor,
M. Bruce Whitmore.
Overseer OF the Poor,
John H. Rawley.
Road Commissioner,
r. c. Blair.
Road Director,
A. T. Reeves.
Constable,
W. L. Mills.
Justices of the Peace,
A. r. G. Bass.
j. K. P. Hiner.
]. w. Hopewell.
SOUTH RIVER DISTRICT,
Supervisor,
Elijah Coiner.
Road Commissioner,
John H. Mcclure.
Road Director.
John II. Leonard.
Constable,
Atwell Ellis.
Justices Of the Peace,
J.C. Henkel.
j. B. Hunter.
M. L. Leonard.
MIDDLE RIVER DISTRICT.
Road Commissioner,
E. L. Houff, Jr.
Constable,
Jos. Il. Dellinger.
PASTURES DISTRICT.
Supervisor.
David f. Hoover.
Road Commissioner,
X. L. Trimble.
Road Director,
]. Henry Baylor.
Constable,
G. F. Smith.
Justices of the Peace,
Hatch Clark.
D. B. Kunkle.
RIVERHEADS DISTRICT.
Supervisor,
T. NJ. Smiley.
Road Commissioner,
J. E. Gale,
Road Director,
w. W. Sproul.
Constable.
W. T. Mckee.
Justices of the Peace,
w. w. Hamilton.
s. A. d, Mckee.
W. Taliaferro.
he above is q. correct list of the candidat,
by the Democratic Primary.
JOS. a. GLASGOW,
Secretary Dem. CON-
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-10-23

Figg: You have seen Jones' wife
what is she like? Should you call hel
pretty9
Fogg: 1 might if were talking to
Jones.-London Tit Bits.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-25
BOTH DIVISIONS OF NAVAL
MILITIA MEET TONIGHT.
Torpedo Division VIII Muster In
Nearly Fifty Men.

Both the new Torpedo division and
the Fifth division of the Naval Mill
tia will hold an important meeting to-
night at their armory on Bay street.
There has been great activity in naval
militia circles, and as a result much
enthusiasm has been aroused. The
new division, forty-fve strong, is
about ready to be mustered into serv-
ice.
Officers will be. elected in about a
week. The officers consist of a lieu
tenant, Junior lieutenant and two en-
signs. There is some activity among
the friends of several of the members
for offices. 1t is pretty we'll assured
that the two ensignships will go to H.
Sanford Haupt and George w. Beck
EFT.
At the meeting tonight resolutions
or thanks will be drawn up and for
warded to Lieut.. Wrench of Bruns-
wick, thanking the Brunswick divis-
ions FOR their kindness in lending them
the ammunition which was used by
the Hotchkiss gun in the battle exer-
cises. The appearance of the men in
the engagement was favorably COM
mented upon. They were in command
or Lieut.. Carter, Lieut.. Colding being
member of the Governors escort
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-25
TEN WEEKS IN GERMANY.
Mr.. c. A. MINISTER'S observations of
Trade Conditions.


Mr.. Charles A. Munster has Just re-
turned after an absence of two months
and half in Germany. Mr.. Munster
left Savannah early in December and
made the trip from New York to Bre-
men and return on the Kron Prinz
William. His return voyage was a
somewhat eventful one. The steamer
was two days and half over due on
her arrival in New York In South
hampton harbor she cut into a big steel
ship, causing her some delay there.
The voyage across was a rough one
and the Kron Prinz arrived in New
York with her masts, rigging and decks
encased in coat of ice a foot thick.
Her voyage time between New York
and Bremen is six days and a half
and it is seldom that she exceeds that
time but on her last trip she barely
made 1t in nine days. She had on board
1000 passengers.
Mr.. Munster spent his entire time
while in Germany with his mother and
brothers near Stettin. His brother car
ries on large business at Stolpmunde
a short distance from the great Bal
tic port. This was Mr.. MINISTER'S third
visit to his native land since he be-
came citizen of Savannah. He is a
close observer of trade conditions and
during his stay abroad made a study
of the great trades and industries in
North Germany.
American manufactures and products
are sold everywhere, he said, and are
sold to the trade at lower prices than
they can be bought by the trade In
this country. That sort of protection
is not in accord with Mr.. MINISTERS
idea of what is the best interest of the
people here.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-25
THREW STONES AT OFFICER.
Negro Who Played the Game Was
Given Thirty Days by Recorder.

Given Thirty Days by Recorder.
At yesterdays session of Police
Court Carrie Smith, a negro girl, ar
rested by Patrolman Scully for the
theft of IS, and for walking the street,
was remanded for trial in the City
Court for vagrancy.
Theodore Tweedy. a negro lad, ar
rested by Patrolman Broom for ours
ing woman and throwing stones at
her, was given thirty days. The off,
Ger testified that on last Thursday he
attempted to arrest the same negro
for gambling in the street and that the
boy threw stones at him and made his
escape.
c. d. Cohen, who had been arrested
by Patrolman Tullis for pointing a pis-
toll at "Tip-Toe" Rahilly, and who was
also alleged to have been guilty of
carrying concealed weapon, did not
put in an appearance and a cash bond
OF $50 was ordered taken as a fine for
disorderly conduct.
Frank McKenney, alias Dummy, and
James Govern, the negroes arrested
by Detective Bostick for attempting to
commit criminal assault upon Corine
Fields were remanded for trial in the
Superior Court. The prisoners denied
their guilt, but the prosecutrix gave
positive evidence against them.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-25
ACCUSED OF SWINDLING.
Proprietor of Music Hall VIII Have
Preliminary Hearing To-day.

Proprietor of Music Hall VIII Have
Preliminary Hearing To-day.
The preliminary hearing in the case
of James Bennett, the proprietor of the
Royal Music Hall. who is charged by
Abe S. Guckenheimer with being a
common cheat and swindler, the
specific charge being that he obtained
little more than 81 900 worth of goods
from him under false pretenses and
misrepresentation, will be held this
morning in Justice Naughtins court.
1t is expected that developments will
then be forthcoming.
Both parties to the proceedings have
maintained silence as to the course
which will be pursued. 1t is known
that the hearing will be a warm one,
and the friends of Mr.. Bennett say
that it is but the first chapter in a
very interesting case. In his defense
Mr.. Bennett will contend, and attempt
to prove, that on the afternoon before
the warrant was sworn out by Mr..
Guckenheimer, he stated that his
(Bennetts) business relations had been
square Through his attorney, Col. r.
L. Colding, the proprietor of the mu-
sic house will make a determined eff
fort to have the charge dismissed at
the hearing to-day.
If the justice thinks that the evil
dence warrants the retention of the
accused he will be held for trial in
the higher court. He is at present I'M
der bond for $4,000. If the accused is
liberated this morning, it is stated that
the matter VIII not rest there.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-25
CLOUDY CONDITIONS TO-DAY
Followed by Rain and North to East
Winds Tomorrow.

Winds Tomorrow.
An increase in cloudiness is predicted
for this state to-day, followed by rain
in the western portion. Rain will con-
tinue tomorrow with fresh north to
east winds.
Yesterday was an ideal day, the
first good day Savannahians have ex-
perienced in the past week or more.
The sun was warming and temperature
just sufficient to make one comforta-
BILE. A further warming will follow
to-day.
The following conditions existed
throughout the country yesterday as
reported by Local Forecaster Boyer:
THE disturbance that developed to
the southeast of Cuba on Monday has
been forced northeastward into the
Atlantic by the high pressure area
which, with it's crest in the Missouri
valley, covers the whole country except
the southern portion of the Rocky
Mountain plateau, where a depression
has appeared.
Heavy rainfalls are reported from
the southern portion of the Florida
peninsula, having been produced by the
Cuban disturbance noted above, and
snow has fallen throughout the lake
region and in the Ohio valley. 1t is
now showing at Oswego and North
Platte.
AT O'Clock this morning the high
est temperature was 66 degrees, at
Key West while the lowest was de-
grees below zero, at Bismarck, N. d.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-25
STUBBS is VICE PRESIDENT.
Savannah Sent Largest Delegation
to \. VI. CA. Convention.

savannah sent Largest DeIeEhtlOA
TO \. VI. c. A. Convention.
Mr.. H. NJ. Johnson, secretary of the
local Y. NJ. c. A. returned yesterday
morning from Columbus where he has
been in attendance at the twenty
fourth annual convention of the state
organization. He was very much
pleased with the convention and even
more pleased with the showing made
by the Savannah association which
sent the largest delegation from any
one association in the state. This is
the more noticeable and reflects the
greater credit on the Savannah men
and organization as Savannah is one
of the mostt distant points from the
place of meeting.
Savannah not only honored herself
but was honored in that Savannah
man now holds the second highest Of
flee in the state association. This is
Mr.. w. 3. Stubbs, who was made
vice president. Mr.. r. ]. Davant was
first selected, but as he did not reach
the convention Mr.. Stubs was chosen
for the place.
The convention was attended by
about 125 delegates They were given
a royal welcome. Mr.. johnson says,
being quartered in the best homes in
the city and, further, having every
possible courtesy shown them.
At the banquet Saturday night,
which was held in the New Racine
Hotel, and which was the first func-
ton of the convention 220 guests were
present. Ex-Governor w. J. Northern,
president of the state association, pre-
sided, and among the guests were
many of the chief business men of the
city. In the absence of Rev. DR..
Plunkett of Augusta. the address of
welcome was made by Mr.. Cecil L.
Gates, international field secretary of
the Y. M. c. A. for the South.
Sunday a mass meeting for the men
was held and was attended by several
hundred persons. The meeting was
conducted by Mr. Augustus Nash,
religious work secretary of the Cleve-
day, at the business sessions, a num-
Der of interesting papers were read
discussing phases of The Religious
Problems of the Coming Association"
Among these papers was one by Mr..
H. Nj. Johnson of Membership Prob
lems," one by Mr.. Nash on Religious
Problems" by Mr.. Stubs on Proper
Business Methods" and by Mr.. Forbes
of the Athens association on the
Proper Social Spirit"
In the afternoon there was a sec--
tional conference of city and town
members, college members and corre-
spending members, and at night fine
address on the army and navy work
of the association by Mr.. w. H. Mil
lar, army and navy secretary of the
international committee. Most of the
delegates will reach home this morn
ing.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-25
POLICE TARGET PRACTICE
FAVORED BY CHIEF,
Chairman of Police Committee Also
Advocates the Plan.

Chairman of Police Committee Also
Advocates the Plan.
The plan to have the members of
the police force take target practice
with their revolvers at the shooting
gallery operated by the Georgia Hus-
sars Bazaar Committee meets with
the approval of the superintendent of
police. He said yesterday that he IA
vors having the members of the force
practice pistol shooting. He believes
the majority of them need such prac-
tice and thinks that it would be a step
in the right direction for them to be
sent to the Hussars gallery with their
own weapons and made to fire at tar
gets.
Col. w. L. Grayson who is chairman
of the Police Committee has always
been in favor of having the patrolmen
practice with their revolvers. He is
strong advocate of target practice
and will probably urge that the gall
lery of the Hussars be used by the
uniformed men. The matter will
probably be brought to the attention
of Mayor Myers to-day.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-25
AWARDED HANDSOME
SILVER BOWL

Miss Catherine Hughes Wins the
Prize offered by the Lemonade
Booth.
The handsome silver bowl offered by
the Lemonade Committee of the Geor-
gia Hussars' bazaar has been awarded
to Miss Catherine Hughes, who held
the lucky number. The bowl was given
as a prize. a ticket being given with
each purchase at the booth. Miss
Hughes discovered that she held the
right ticket some time after the num-
Der was announced, the discovery COM
ing as a most pleasant surprise.
The various committees of the ba-
zaar have sent In their reports, but
it is as yet impossible to determine
the exact amount realized by the ba-
zaar. The report of the Lemonade
Committee shows that they made $780,
This amount was realized almost en-
tirely from the sale of lemonade, punch
and soda water and when it is consid-
cred that this represents about 1000
glasses of the beverages, it will be seen
that the ladies in charge had a great
deal of work to do.