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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-03-04
The Cat Came Back.

DIR. Fell, of Washington city, gives
an interesting account of the remark.
able instinct of a cat In his family
which be relates to the Washington
Post as follows:
A little over two months ago I re-
moved from North Langdon, D. c., to
Eleventh street northeast, which, by
the circuitous route We came, can
hardly be less than three miles. Two
days after our cat "Moxie" was miss.
ing, and the third day found him at
tt old home.
70 the average human being, closely
o. serving the clrcuitous route and dis
lance. the task of returning would b.
a. tended with difficulty without spe
eli. inquiry before starting or on the
WY. But the cat during it's entire re-
moval was shut out from seeing any,
thing on the route by being in a mar
ket basket, and SO low down on the
seat by the side of my daughter that
he could see nothing on the route
whatever. Yet three days later "Moxie''
hsd found the way back to his old
1oLIe.
INSTINCT" was it ? Then should We
II have to place instinct above in
tt ID of below reason and Observation?I
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-03-04
CONVICTION OF THE 6RAFTERS.

The conviction of A. w. Machen
Diller B. Croft and DR.. Geo. E. Lorenz
of graft in the court at Washington
last Friday was a triumph for th,
government which it was feared
would not take place. Machen a few
months ago stood high as an Official
congressman and even senators wer,
at bis heels. Lorenz was large bust
ness man of Toledo, Ohio. Croft was
an inventor of a postoffice box fasten-
er. Croft had succeeded through
Lorenz in placing the fastener with
the government, and it was Machen
VINO had the power to place it. Ma
chen and Lorepz were getting about
AZ per cent CT the price and it had
amounted to thousands of dollars.
Machen was on salary of So 500 per
year, yet he had deposited ST., 900 in
one bank in Maryland within a short
time, say year. They have all been
convicted and sentenced to two years
each in the penitentiary, and to pay a
hne OF $40, 900 the limit of the law.
Ihls verdict has caused Consideration
in Washington where hundreds of
officials have been suspected and
many have been indicted we are
pleased to know that Mr.. Roosevelt
was one OF the most delighted men in
Washington when the news of the
verdict became known to him. 1t is
reported that he was dining with
Senator Lodge, and when he heard
the news jumped up from the table
and clapped his hands.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-03-04
Church Notes,

The finest city and village Churche
are painted with the Longman & Mar.
tinez Paints, and we want eyery
Church to accept our donation when.
ever they paint.
q 6 make IA, therefore when YOU
want fourteen gallons of paint, buy
only eight Of l.. & M. and mix six GAL
Ions of pure Linseed OH with it. max.
ing actual cost of paint about 81 per
gallon.
Don't pay $3.50 a gallon for Linseed
OIL worth 60 cents) which you do when
you buy other paints in a can with a
paint label on it,
Many houses ale we'll panied With
four gallons of L. & M. and three gal
Ions of Linseed Oil mixed Herewith.
Wears and covers like gold.
These Celebrated Paints are sold by
b. F. Hughes, Staunton. Foster Bros. !.
Mt. Meridian, G. II. Cohron, Stuart's
Draft, j. B. Roden, Waynesboro, N
l. Kagey, Cave Station, Augusta Mill
ing q Mercantile Co.. Mossv Creek.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-03-04
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an intiamed con-
dition of the mucous lining of the Eus
tachian Tube. When this tube gets in
famed you have rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing. and when it is entire
ly closed deafness is the result, and I'M.
less the Inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored to it's normal con-
dition, hearing will be destroyed for
ever; nine cases out of ten are caused
by catarrh, which is nothing but an in.
famed condition of the mucous sur
faces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case of deafness (caused by ca
tarrh) that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free.
F. }. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo, O..
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-03-04
WAR RELICS.

We have often called attention CT
our Supervisors to the fact that they
might install a cabinet in our court
house where relics of the battle of
Piedmont might be placed. This is the
only battle that was fought in Angus
ia county and some elegant specimens
of bullets, shells, &C., which have been
picked upon that field can now be
found but few years later they may
not be. Mr.. w. B. CARRIER, short
time ago, was cutting down a tree in
his woods when he found imbedded in
the tree shell which was in an excel
lent state Of preservation. Col. John
II. Crawford has also some excellent
specimens of shells. These no doubt
could gotten for this exhibit. We
hope the Supervisors will place the
cabinet there.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-03-04
THERE ARE OTHERS.

1t now develops that Hon. Grove
Cleveland entertained the negro G. Fl
]. Taylor, of Kansas, which it is claim
ed effectually offsets Mr.. Roosevelt 4
entertainment of Booker Washington.
If it be true that Mr.. Cleveland did
this 1t more than offsets that offense of
Mr.. Roosevelt's because as between
Washington and Taylor there is no
comparison the first being so far ahead
of the latter that they do not stand in
the same row.
But whilst we are not inclined to
swallow the Taylor story altogether
Cleveland deserves all that may come
to him out of it. His appointment of
a negro to the Office of Recorder of
Deeds for Washington was disgrace
to him, to his party, and to the people
of Washington. 1t disgusted the peo
pie Of the South when it occurred, and
it always was one of those actions on
the part of Cleveland which put him
out of touch with his party, and one
of the many deeds which resulted in |
his entire severance from the Demo. |
cratic party. Should this report be
absolutely true it will cause us no sur
prise, but will emphasize our opposi-
ton to him more effectually than ever
before though those who know us may
possibly think that impossible.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-03-04
Hicks March Prediction.

The first storm period for March
will be central on the 1st, End and 3rd.
Ii the Moon were on the celestial eoua
tor forty eight hours earlier, we would
put the first day of the month down as
danger day. As it is, violent seis-
mic and equinoctial perturbatioUs
need not surprise any reader of these
forecasts any where. from the 1st to
the 4th. These storms will be of tropi-
cal character in all southern directions,
with probable danger on south coasts,
while rains will turn to snow and bliz-
Yards over most parts of the country
northward. A sharp cold wave for
the season. with high barometer, will
follow the storms at this time We
adnOnish our readers against possible
danger to life aud livestock during this
and other March periods.
The next storm period is central on
the 9Th, extending from the 5.h to the
9Th. The barometer will begin falling
and the temperature rising in western
parts by the 5th, and during the 9th to
Sth inclusive, more active disturbances,
with rain, wind and snow will take up
their march eastward across the cOun-
try.
A perceptible softenlng of the ele-
ments will return On and touching
the 18th, 18th and 18th, and marked
storm conditions, followed by more rain,
turning to snow northward, will be
most natural on and about these days.
The Mercury period which is central
on the Goth may precipitate sleet
storms at this period, and threaten.
ing, cloudy weather will most likely
be prolonged into the storm period next
following.
We will name the 18th to the 2lst as
one of the most general, active and
dangerous periods of disturbance in
March. Mercury, Vulcan and Earth |
will all centralize their perturbing in
huences into this period, while the
Moon will be new. or in conjunction
with Earth and Sun on the 10Th, and
on the celestial equator on the 18th. |
Thunder storms, co uinoctial gales and |
tidal waves, seismic phenomena, all
followed by March billiards north
ward and sweeping high barometer
and cold wave. are the things to be
looked for at this time. General and
destructive elect will be most natural
northward during this Mercury per
iod.
The 23rd and Gath are central days of |
q reactionary storm period. On and |
these dates look for return of |
marked storm conditions attended by |
heavy rain southwark, turning to seet,
snow and very disagreeable, stormy
weather in central and north sections.
The Vulcan storm period covering the
last five days of March and reaching
into April, will eliminate on the 18th.
Both and 31st in violent storms and |
tidal waves.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-03-04

Russia had ordered a few articles
from the United States and because
she found our sympathies to be with
the Japs has countermanded the or
ders. This will do them more harm
than us. But Russian trade is myth
at best, so there need be no disturbance
about its loss. The Japs send us more
money in month than the Russians
do in year. Russia is the greatest
buffer of modern times, and we be-
liev it will soon be known OF all men,
by the Japs giving her the most de-
served and the worst touncing any
nation had in years.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-03-04
THE WAR IN THE EAST.

The Japanese are probably not do
ing much praying as the Russians
but they are evidently doing a vast
lot of other work. They have not told
the world how terrible the Russian is.
notwithstanding they have heard of
the Kischneiff affair. they have not
groaned and wept as the Russians have
done, but have kept their mouths shut
and pushed matters. The result is that
the japanese are extolled whilst the
Russians are laughed at, the further
result is that the Russians have been
swept from the sea, and we think will
soon find themselves badly hurt on
land. Russia is the bully of Europe.
She has bullied everybody and now
that she has failed to bully little Japan
she is frothing at the month and send
ing out proclamations and threats |
August is set at the time when the last |
jap is to be driven out of Korea into
the sea. The Japs have fixed no dates.
Ever since David slew Goliah there
has been reason to regard the little
fellow with some respect, though
Goliah did not regard him with any
respect when be came out to do battle.
The sings of David's time have been
exchanged for Mauser rifles and the ,
little fellow has learned how to handle
hem, and the little fellow will be re- I
,pected. Just as be was when Goliah Q
az upon the earth with his head cut !
rom his body.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-03-04
All Cereals Go I'm.

New York, Feb. 29.-The high prices
reached by wheat last week have raised
the question as to how much further
the advance could go without forcing
dissatisfaction of other food products.
Inquiry among experts on this point
brought out some remarkable facts.
1t appears that the present price Ct
wheat is about the highest ever reach.
ed by that commodity without the aid
of corner. That there is no corner
now is generally admitted, although it
is true that the operations of the Arm
ours materially assisted the advance.
Such high range of prices would prob
ably not have. been possible at this
season without some active bull lead
or. The belief, however. that the Gov
eminent largely overestimated the
crop In placing it at 63S ,0OO, 900 bushels
is now general, mainly because the crop
move ment has been not of a kind to
encourage the large crop views. This
SoOA onoeo Va euo OioP CltucE actual OF
imaginary-has been: aided by the war
scare and has resulted in cash wheat
being quoted in this city at $1.1O a
bushel, with May at $1.OS and JULY at
81 034.
But in spite of this rise in wheat and
flour these food products are still cheap
er. comparatively speaking, than, fer
instance, oats, which are quoted at
about z cents pound, with wheat at
1.9 cents. Comparison with corn shows
the latter not much cheaper at 1.2l
cents a pound, while rye is quoted at
l.6 cents. OF these grains corn is the
most available substitute, but there
are many of our best customers abroad
who will not eat corn bread, though
hey will eat rye. For this reason,
among others, the difference between
corn and wheat would have to be con-
'iderably larger to encourage the use
If the former as substitute. Such
Inference generally exists when q |
corner is effected in wheat, and it is in
part the fear of this Substitution which
among other things, discourages the
of corners except in the
current month, a corner manipulation
icing necessarily forced to consider in
lis operations the law of supply and
lemand.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-03-04
Commissioners Report.

We have received from Hon. Geo
W. Koiner. Commissioner of Agricul-
ture, a copy of his printed report fol
1908. 1t is q comprehensive document
and contains much valuable informa-
ton on all subjects pertaining to the
welfare of the State, embracing the
cereal crops, horticulture, fruit-rais.
ing, bee culture, poultry raising, ETC.,
are discussed. This report is full of
information to the farmer. and is sent
free on application. Mr.. Koiner. since
be has been at the head of this depart
ment has done more for the farming
interests of the state than all other in.
1uence1 combined.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-03-04

1t has been suggested that even a
short term in the Virginia penitentiary
is worse than death. This may have
Influenced Gov. Montague in the Ken
nedy case. The Capital at Richmond
is to be renovated. We think it the
filthiest place we ever saw except a
hog-pen. We sincerely trust that the
State has included in the appropria-
tion something for soap and scrub
brOoms.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-03-04
DR.. G. B. IOHR Is NOW
LOCATED IN new QUARTER.

DC. B. Lohr the we'll known yetari-
MARIAN, who has previously been located at
SmiGh's stables, will be found at Collins
up-,o-date livery, better known as the old
Burke stand, ON South New street, near the
VIRGINIA Hotel There he will remain un-
til l. is new hospital. now in course of con-
struction, ls completed, which will be about
May LIST. His office phone number for the
present is 4l2. and his residence phone is
No. :. mar AT
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-03-04
H. N. MclLHANY.
Real Estate.

Real Estate.
Now is the time to buy farms, ais,
| to sell farms. Call and examine m,
list and give me your property to sell
1 have residences, store buildings ant
lots for sale, 1 rent all kinds of cit,
property.
Fire Insurance.
I represent a number Of best fire in
surance companies. Now is the tim e
to insure.
1 have just received the following
letter:
New York, Feb. 9Th, 1904.
II. M. McIlhany. Agent,
Staunton, Va.
Dear Sir.-The great Baltimore fire
will prove to be another lesson that
property owners can find safety from
ruin by fire only in placing their risks
with strong companies.
We are already adjusting and pay.
ing our losses in Baltimore. This fire
will make no change whatever in our
course of business which is shaped to |
,ear large losses as we'll as small ones. |
Yours very truly,
A. & j. q. STODDART.
Gen1 Agents,
New York Underwriters Agency
'eb 26.2t
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-03-04
H|TE'S PAIN CURE.
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as the Great Internal and External
Gernlicide and Antiseptic.


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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-03-04

Messrs. }. J. Harner and J. M.
Grove of South River township, re.
Gently purchased from Mr.. G. ]. Barger
OF near Crimora. twenty head of fine
cattle which they shipped to the Rich
mond market. The cattle were from
two or three year olds end made fine
appearance-tipping the scales at the
unusual heavy average of ,45O pounds.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-03-04

Mr.. Machen expresses surprise at thu
verdict, so do the others. But in the
country generally there has been nc
surprise. This only emphasizes the
fact often reported that as long as
man is honest he can see, when be be-
comes dishonest he becomes blind.
Everybody could see what was coming
but the grafters-they had long been
blind,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-03-04

The Gar is telling bis army what
he expects from them and is decorat-
ing generals with useless gswgaws,
whilst the Mikado is saving wood and
keeping his mouth shut.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-03-04

kinney trouble.
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
wonderful cures Of the most distressing cases
and is sold on its merits SsES
by all druggists in fifty As{;sssY11kf4 SssFssssa
cent and onedollar sz-
es. You may have ess.zss:s.sls % i sE5E591
sample bottle by mail Home of swampRoo.
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.
Don't make any mistake, but remember
the name, Swamp Root, DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp Root. and the address, Bingham
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-03-04


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-
matlsn come from ex-
cess of uric acid in the
blood, due to NEGLECTED.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-03-04
Friday. Marbh 4, 1904.

Ifyou are bunting for something
that looks like 80 cents, try dozen
eggs.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-03-04

Phones have been declared contra
band of war by the Gar. They have
led to war in other places.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-03-04
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, 1904-03-04
Lumber Wanted.

for fine Poplar or Chestnut box lumber.
sawed rs inch thick; and SIG 90 per NJ. for
old growth body Sycamore, sawed l is
inch thick, delivered at the Organ Factory
at Staunton, Va.
mar At W. W. PUTNAM & co,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-03-04
FOR SALE.

| have for sale at nv place near Spring
Hill, SIX FINE 3-YEAK.OLD MULES,
well bred. Come and see them.
feb 10 st D, V. RUCKMAN
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-03-04

Entered at the Postoffice al Staunton, va,
as second class mail matter.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-03-04

DR.. S. p. HITE, Staunton, Va.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-02-24
JAPANESE STRUNG UP
We're Accused Of Trying 10 Blow Up
. Railroad bridge.
IN GARB OF COOLIES.
They stood High IL the Government
Service Of Their 6oantry. but
ThiS hid Not Preveat the
Fate Encountered.

ST. Petersburg. Feb 2t--The Ispan
Mauchuria for aiietnp' htg e. blow up
the raiiroa bridge over the SAnsurI
river were disguised as cooties They
we're arrested jus, ~ they were about
10 make the attempt. inquiry revealed
that they were japanese officials Of The
general stan. namely. Colonel Asesi or
The engineers and LieuteusntS Scon-
iaSchai and Haersts OF the Sappers
They were AT once hanged from The
girdcrs of the bridge
The newspapers of Port Arthur. dat
81 Feb Z. reached 81 Petersburg Tues
day indicating that they were less
than three weeks Ia transit Trppp
trains probably teuuif- to,,xer time
on account az the difficulties at Lake
RaikAl. where ptoYtstors AMI troops
are crossing both oti 80 trans and
stedges The cold - exceedingly ~
we're Tuesdgy 10 degrees below zero.
Fahrenheit. Was reported al Irkutsk
and other places Stories Of zunerings
of troops In the crossing ri the ltk.-
ars persistent Some reports say sna
men were fr0E~n hat tif.--- tack con-
fifwstion. official or otherwise The
telegraph ~ working welt Dne litt.
uE-vutvrI eNC1fTwrH~ Ey 80 government nBR.
iness runs direct 10 itkutSk @heuee
with singi" relay II connects with
st Petersburg.
The correspondent ~ th- As~oriated
Press IL Informed mat the czar recent
~ stood at the Telegraph key and i:4lk
rd with N'ceroy AleS3er periodically un-
Interrupted
Military men desiring 20 accompany
the Russian srusp nave beer formally
Informed that they ear proceed when
convenient bot IL is added that ae-
Communications and connistrat supplies
cannot be guaranteed before March -.
No authorizations have yet b,-ep SIS
sued to war corre#p oudeutS and u is
Improbable anything ~ tbis direction
will be daoe untu the concentration of
troops - completed
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-02-24
NEWS IN BRIEF.

Korea viii not exhibit at the Worlds
fair
Germany thinks Turkey and Gulgl-
ria viii night.
VIII Of late Senator Hanna shows
an estate ~ s. oao onn
Texas state Bankers association
meets at ~ Pas" MAY t.ut
Fire iu tho steamer Ap~e,made
I.arriuaga ct Galveston caused &so.-
100 damage
At Terr- Haute Iud Jerry Dugan
KILLED Mrs Ren Ramsey sut her two
little children.
Three artesiar wells have been bored
al M8ypeart Ten. 1ut avfN Is pro
crossing ON three w1Is
e.. NJ Stout was thrown over an EN-
bankment near trtthrt~ pNI3. Nv hts
runeway team aud allied
While sam T. N,u-rmatr Was clean
ing pistol at Hieo. rsN tHr weapon
was discharges auB Mt N.uurmett
Allied
By train iaupux tne tr4ek uesr
/ GRADY TENN oar Ni.'.r Nprar VAS
killea ard gtev-a ut7s-s lHiHf.I Ua-
seriously
At Cyuthara. Ny A. N1rms
pleaded guilty. tN puriury lr .'rr".
With the CURTIS l.'t as- tr4 0ff
giyen one year
T&a Southern raHvae fFetsht trtsHs
veliAtaa a Fheba Miss He*a nre.
IMAM SIS klHel suftHsr lst#HH
~emutst and Eassuer Brown hst