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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-02-12
WITHOUT A STAIRWAY.
Curious House That Used to Stand to
xashlnqfon,

Years ago a story was told of q naya
omcer VINO wanted house built te
please MS own taste in every detail,
ne drew the plans himself, placed
them In the hands of a builder and in.
structed him to see that they were car
iieo out In every detail Then he went
20 sea for a years cruise. When he
returned home the house had heen
completed with the utmost regard for
tne plans and specifications left bv
toe officer. He was taken through the
nrst moor, and expressed the utmost
pleasure in everything he saw.
Now" he said, 1--WE will 90 upstairs
and see the second foor.n
Come right out this way where Wa
have a ladder" replied the builder.
The seafaring man was astonished.
He had planned the house with the
greatest care, but forgot to provide for
stairway.
The story of the naval officer has new.
II had certificate of genu1neness at
ached to it. But an actual case in
Which a house has been built without
stairway is on record in this city. It
nally became the home of the late
Ohm Boyle. who was for many years
hlef clerk of the Navy Department,
nd died in 1854. leaving a very large
state. The house in question stood
ntll ten years ago on the site now oc.
lpied by brewery below the naval
,servatory. 1t was pretentious old
anslon, located In what was very
ylish section during the days of the
der John Boyle, who came to this Z
untry in the early years of the nine. .
enth century. The record is not so =
'ar as to why the house was con-
'ucted without a staircase, but there
no doubt about the fact. Eyentn. |
y and before it was purchased by
:. Boyle staircase was added to it q
side construction Ia such form
It to the casual observer there was
hing to indicate that the entire
ucture had not been put up ct the
ne time. Mr.. Boyle had many de.
ndants in this CITY, and they often W
er TO the house built without any III
ans for ascending to the upper De De
rs except by the means of ladder.
'ashington Star.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-02-12
Getting Back.

"Gee, no |" exclaimed the pretty cash
girl. II don't want nothin' to do with
you. l wouldn't marry you If you was
the last man on earth. Is that plain
enough English for you ?"
1T is certainly plain enough, y said
the mortified bookkeeper. "But it
isn't English. chicago Tribune.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-02-12
COLOR BLIND PEOPLE.
Some Queer Selections Made by Persons
Thus Afflicted.

A well-known oculist, who has 81
office in West Seventh street, whil
y discussing some of the various defects
d OF the human eye which are not notice
o able to the ordinary observer, had thil
t to say about color blind people:
c 1.-The world must be a curious place to
Q color-blind people, of whom the are
forty males and three females to every
l,O0O persons. Some are blue.yellow
blind, and everything seems either rec, i,
green or gray to them; others are red
green blind, and all things appear to
them to be yellow, blue or gray OF
various shades, and others again per.
ceive no distinction of color at all, but
the whole world wears an unehaneing
aspect Of dull gray.
ITO these last visit to a picture
gallery would reveal merely a collec.
tlon OF engravings or photographs. But
the two former have the compensa.
tion OF seeing their own two colors
much more brightly than ordinary peo
pie.
1.-The color blind do extraordinary
things at times. An officer of the navy
went one day to buy material for a
coat, vest and trousers. He bought a
blue coat and red trousers, believing
them OF the same color. A British
Admiral painted landscape, and was
very proud Of his performance, but he
made the tree red, thinking it the same ]
'olor as green. When he purchased q
'a1r OF trousers he chose green ones. v
Inspecting them to be brown. Id
IAN architects pupil, being direct q
d to copy the picture of q brown a
ouse, made the house green, the sky p
carlet and the roses blue. II
"A postoa1ce clerk was always short sc
his accounts because he could not 81
Istinguish the different colored stamps. b.
nd q sedate Quaker has been known th
buy green coat for himself and a ne
ID gown for bis wife, thinking thew
ere both brown.
IF you see man in the street with
preposterous display of colors, chari.
bly, believe him to be of the color 10,
ind. fnl
Just why the eyes of women are 70
10 detective in the matter of dlstin. no
fishing c0lors than those of a man is S
9 OF the things In nature that is un- Ger
planned. The construction is the Y
me, yet woman's superiority in
itching colors has always been rec mo
aizeo, even where a man has had tiv'
advantage of long experience. - g
lcinnati Commercial Tribune. so ?
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-02-12
Those Boston Girls.

Blanche (at the amateur theatricals)
-oh, dear me! I've got my lines all
right, and Ithe business, but l don't
know how to make up.
Constance-You silly thing. YOU
just make up as YOU always have
done.-Boston Transcript.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-02-12
The Kids Idea.

Officer Shawhan-W What's your big
sister gettin' teached, up dere at de
school?
Teeny O'Tuff-Aw. electrocution,
physical torture, and stuff like dat
Pittsburg Dispatch.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-02-12
Got a Tip.

Ted-What makes you think old
Rocksey doesn't intend to let you
marry his daughter ?
Ned-The tip he gave me on the stock
market was loaer.-Town Tropics.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-02-12
baby Costs Too Much

When When the price paid is the mother's
9ealth and happiness. The father
oossnt realize as he romps with the
cnild what years of wife1y suffering
must be set against the baby's laughter.
Snron1c invaldism is high price to
pay tor the painful joy of maternity, vet
Il ! Is at such cost that many a woman
becomes mother. Such q price ia too
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-02-12
act.

"Did you dare assert, sir, that my
daughter is not beautiful?'
but you must remember, madam.
that had just been talking to you.''-
Detroit Free Press.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-02-12

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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-02-12

UNCLE SANS MONEY FOR WAR SER
VICE IS SENT TO THE MOST REMOTE
COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-10
FARMER IS MURDERED
FOUND WITH SKULL cRUsHEr
 IN HIS HOME.
Bloodhounds Fail to Tax Up Trail, and the sheriff is Unable to
 Find a Clue.

Florence. May s.--(speciai. )-Great excitement prevails at Lexington, a small village twenty-three miles east of here. in Lauderdale County where Bill Hammonds. prominent farmer, about 60 years old. was found mur- dered on the floor of his house
 The family left him alone at g o'clock Sunday morning and started to Church. When they returned at o'clock he was lying on his face in a pool of blood, his head beaten to pulp with dull instrument. supposedly hammer. He had been struck in the back of the head and his skull was so crushed in and clotted with blood that 1t was impos- sible to tell whether he had been shot.
 Hammond was . quarrelsome man, and had number of enemies to whom he had not spoken in years. He was involved in several law suits with near relatives over property. The motive for the crime was not robbery, as nothing about the place had been disturbed.
 Sheriff O. B, Hill was telephoned for and started at once for the scene. Two of the finest blood hounds in the coun- try was sent from Lawrenceburg, but failed to take up the trail as hundreds of persons had visited the scene since the murder. Sheriff HilI returned to Florence this evening without finding any clue to the murder.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-10
BURIAL OF MRS. WALKER.
Interment at Family Grounds il
 Macon County.

Macon Counby.
 The funeral of Mrs. Mary E. Walker. who died early Sunday morning at the home of her son. Benjamin W. Walker. 10s North Goidthwaite Street. took place q: Il 80 o'clock yesterday morning from the residence.
 A large crowd was present and great many beautiful flowers were in evidence. Rev, J. A. Rice, pastor of the Court Street Methodist Church, and Rev. Charles A. Stakely, pastor of the First Baptist Church ofiiciated.
 The remains of Mrs. Walker were shipped to the family burying ground. near old Fort Decatur in Macon County in the afternoon and were inferred there.
 Quite number of friends from the city accompanied the relatives of the deceased and procession over half mile long. consisting of white and black persons, did honor to one whom they had loved in life. The casket was opened and both white and blacks filed past and looked again into the face they had 50 loved in life. Appropriate words were said by Drs.! stakely and Rice of the life and character of Mrs. Walker and the body committed to the dust beside her husband on the hillside in sight of the old family home.
 It was a most impressive scene and will be long remembered by all present.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-10

1902, small increase of $i.4ss,22o. The balence in favor of the United States in 1903 was S8,55S,60S.
 MT. Barrett says that the trade of Ar gentina Is much larger than that of any of the other South American Re- publics, and that the United States sells annually more to Argentina than to any other South American Republic. Touching the commercial and indus look, the United States Minister says:
 Favorable as the year 1903 has been for Argentine trade, the indications for 1904 are that its high-water mark of prosperity will surDass that of 1903. It is safe prediction. moreover, that Arr gentina is now entering upon a period of general progress and legitimate de- velopment. The day of revolutions seems to have passed and permanent stability of Government to have been established. 4
 A few general observations will give some idea of the value of this field. Argentina has an area of 1.120,000 square miles. This area, except a very small portion, is located in the south temperate zone. It is, therefore, strictly suited to white labor. In this vast extent, however there are as yet only 5000, ,000 inhabitants, while 1t can easily support 75.0oo,OoO. Buenos Ayres, the capital, is one of the most prosperous and beautiful cities in the world and has a population of nearly 100. 900. Neither in this city nor in the interior is there any considerable Indian or negro element. such as is found in other South American coun- tries. The population is 99 per cent of white extraction.
 The signs of prosperity and progress on every side. not only in Buenos Ayres, but in the provinces, impress the stu dent of economic conditions. Money is abundant and the banks are overbur- dened with deposits. Wages are ex- ceptionally high for this part of tho world and labor Is scarce. Rents are high and good houses or offices are leased only with difficulty. The rail- roads are doing an immense business and paying good dividends. The finan- cial status of the Government Is ex- cellent and it has so much gold on hand that it is reported to have put out at interest the money 1t received from the Japanese Government for the cruisers recently sold. The advertising and the news columns of the Buenos Ayres daily papers, which compare most favorably with the best papers of the United States, are a constant evidence of the general business and agricultural ac- tivity and development that prevails. The population is growing but immi- grafton is slow, because of reports of unfavorable condition of taxes and land
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-10
The American aJiner."

From Boston Evening Transcript.
 A movement to organize the people named In Who's Who into kind of Anglo American society for the fur thering of the worlds union and peace is not likely to move far. The idea of button-hoie rosette similar in na- ture to that of the French Legion of Honor may prove fattering to some of the Who's Who's written to. but this scheme, and the plan for State vice presidents, and an anniversary day. and the contribution of one days earnings of each of the Who's Who" to the cause" Is not likely, in our es- timation, to draw many of the men and women named in this much talked of book into participation. The Who's Who" directory is q very good thing. and so far as one man or several men can decide on success it is conpiia- ton of the successful But any scheme to unite these essentially unconnect- ed people by the slim thread of an idealIstic nobility of success to bat tie for an equally idealistic scheme of world betterment can't carry far. Unions must be based on tangible causes or grievances in order to be suc- cessful
 The rosette idea is excellent when 1t has been won by general recognitions as in the case of the Grand Army but ton, or by the official recognition of an administration, as in the case of the Legion of Honor, although many feel that this French honor is too easily obtained. If our American people wish to be decorated there are already too many fraternal organizations that will adorn them more profusely and give them much more tangible association. In case the Order of Who's Who's takes shape 1t will be quite appropriate then to form a counter order of the Left Overs" We should not be inclined to say that this movement hoodoes Who's Who" for 1t Is a good book and we best friends aren't to be found in 1t But there are times when the Ameri- can 'jiner" breaks out. and this seems to be one of the times.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-10
FUNERAL OF MRS. STEINER.
Body Inferred in Magnolia Cemetery
 at Greenville.

Body Inferred in Magnolia Cemetery
 at GreenvilIe.
 Greenville. May 9.--(Special) )-There will be a pupils recital by Miss Helen Metcalfs music class Friday evening at the city hall. This is the second pub- lie entertainment given by the class, and a fine program will be rendered. Miss Metcalf will give two numbers, and her ability as an accomplished pianist makes her selections of great interest.
 The funeral of Mrs. M. M. Steiner oc- cured yesterday afternoon at the fam fly residence on Commerce Street A large gathering of relatives and friends were present and accompanied the re. mains to Magnolia Cemetery. The ser vice was conducted by Rev. L. H. S Chappell, pastor of the M. E. Church of which the deceased was a member There were present from Montgomery MT. and Mrs. R. E. Steifier. Dr. and Mrs. S. J. Steiner, J. o. Lee. ]. J. Flowers. N. Lobman, Mir. and Mrs. Louis Steiner.
 Mrs. C. c. Henderson will leave this afternoon for Washington, D. C., hav- ing been summoned to that city by the sudden and critical illness of her moth CT, Mrs Quitman.
 Mrs. D. D. Metcalf of Montgomery is visiting her pareats, MT. and Mrs. W. T Dunklin.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-10
STOPPED BY INJUNCTION.
Citizens of Jackson County Object
 to @ New Court House.

Scottsboro, May 9.-(Special. .)-The re- cent session of the County Court of Com mtssioners issued an order for the con- struction of new court house. Plans and specifications were presented by B. B. Smith, an architect of Montgomery, which were accepted and Dobbins and Byrnne of Montgomery, were awarded the contract to construct the building at g cost of $35.O0o. Judge Cargile. chair man of the court and Commissioner StoRsdill refused to sign the order. though it was signed by Commissioners Walker. -Stovall and Hicks. majority. There immediately arose considerable dissatisfaction among the tax payers at the so-called railroading through of the contract without advertising for the lowest responsible bidder for the con struction of the building. and later an in- junction was filed restraining the pro- cAeding by the contractors.
 Tho case came up this week before Chancellor W. H. Simpson who rendered decision dissolving the injunction. Whether further steps are to be taken has not been decided. Lawrence Cooper of Huntsville and ex-Senator F. A. Bos- tisk of Scottsboro represented the tax payers, while the Commissioners were represented by Hon. Virgil Bouldin, Judge John B. Tally and J. B. Brown.
 Amos Grider one of the best known men in Jackson County, died at his home near this place last week He was a unique character and knew nearly every man, woman and child in the county. He was an old Confederate soldier.
 William Clark died at his home near Plsgah, this county last Friday at the age of s5 years. He was highly respect ed.
 The engagement of Louis wyeth Rorex and Miss Mary Arm Is announced. The marriage will take place June 1. Miss Arm is one of scottsboro's most popular young ladies and Is the daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Arn. Mir. Rorex is the son of pr. W. J. Rorex and Is the cashier of the Merchants Bank of Scottsboro.
 William Miller and Miss Cora Smith were married at the home of the brides parents Wednesday, Rev. Thomas B. Parks oficiating.
 Hugh VandIver a popular young farmer of this county, was united in marriage to Miss Allie wilburn of Paint Rock Val ley Thursday morning, Rev. W. W. Thompson officiating. 4
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-10
CAUTION!

Since medical science has recently acknowledged that all diseases are caused by germs and microbes in the blood the market has been flooded with preparations germ destroyersto be taken nternay aud claimed to be ham Win. Radam discovered the ONLY PRINCIPLE THAT WILL DESTROY DISEASE GERMS IN THE BLOOD WITHOUT INJURY TO THE BODY and has been recognized all the in millions of homes as Rsdams Microbe Killer There is nothing like on the market There many worthless im tations DON'T BE DECEIVED. DON'T TAKE ANY CHANGES. YOUR HEALTH IS PRICELESS Get the original and genuine Radams Microbe Killer It is known to be absolutely SAFE cures all germ diseases stay cured You drink it. Large 4Oounce bottle S00 Your druggist will supply you;, not write us Sample and Booklet free.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-10

purchase or tenure in the interior. which 1t is hoped the Government will soon remedy.
 There are s45,ooo.ooo acres of arable and 235. .oe0, ,o00 acres of pastoral land. and yet only 21,o0o.ooo acres are under cultivation, although the soil Is equal to that of Illinois and Nebraska and the general conformation Of the land not unlike our Central West. The number of landowners--that Is. of farms and ranches. not city and town lots-is only 225.O03. Hundreds of in- dividual men in every State or province own each from 75 to 300 square miles of land, which will be ultimately divid- ed up into small holdings and will sup port great farming population. In short, the major portion of Argentina is in the same undeveloped agricultural condition as Kansas. Nebraska, and the Dakotas were fifty years ago.
 As commerce is often termed the life blood" of a nation. it Is signifi- cant that the foreign trade of Argsn- tina 0mports and exports) for the year 1903 should have amounted to the re- markable total of approximately $352,- 000, ,000, an average of $70 per head--a figure unequa1ed by any other country. The imports from the United States were approximately $i6.700,00 and the exports to the United States $S.125, 900. In imports the United States ranked after Great Britain and Germany; in exports after Great Britain, Franco, Germany, Belgium, Africa, and Brazil.
 R. Fl. Watkins.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-10
ARGENTINE REPUBLIC.
PROSPERITY ABoUNDs IN THE
 LAND.
Report to Department of Commerce s.ad Labor from John Barrett, the New United States
 Minister.
Advertiser Bureau.
 Colorado Building,

Colorado Building,
 t Washington, May g.
 From recent reports, no country in the world is prospering more than tho Argentine Republic. John Barrett. the new United States Minister to Argen- tina, sends to the Department of Com merce and Labor most interesting statistical brief with comments upon the situation which he has found in the nourishing far-south Republic. Mr. Barrett writes as follows:
 From data just prepared by the Arr genuine National Bureau of Statistics. I am able to make a brief report upon the foreign commerce of Argentina for the year ended December 31, 1903.
 The total value of imports and ex- ports for thef calendar year 1903 was sS52,1sl,124, against $2s2.525.9s3 for 1902. an increase of $6s.665,14f, or ap- proximately 23 per cent. Ten years ago (1S93) the total trade was only $190,313.7S7. The increase in a de- cade was, therefore, nearly 90 per cent.
 The imports into Argentina in 1903 amounted to $i31.2oe.e0o, against $lo3.- 039,256 in 1902, an increase of s1S.167,- 344. or r per cent; the exports amounted to $220,984,524, against $179,- 4S6.727 for 1902, an increase of $41.- 497,797, or 23 per cent. The excess of exports over imports was $s9,777.s24, a balance of trade that means much for the wealth of the Republic.
 Aside from the foregoing figures there were precious metals or coin imported in 1903. under the head of metallic" :" amounting to s26.0se, 1S4, while the ex- ports amounted to only $1,1s6,152.
 Noting now the share of the United States in the trade of Argentina, we discover some interesting and instruc- tive figures. The imports from the United States for 1903 were $16,6s3.954, against $1S.So3,504 in 1902, an increase of s3.381,45 or 20 per cent. Exports to the United States were ss,126.3 346. against $10.037,576 for 1902. a loss of $1.S11.2s0. or approximately 20 per cent. The total trade between the United States and Argentina Umports and exports) for 1903 was $24,s11, 300, or only about per cent of the latter's entire trade, against $23,341.090 for
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-10
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