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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-05-13
Text Books Chosen.


Last W. Elk the county and city com.
mittees appointed to select text books
for the public schools met and # r
considerable labor made the following
| selections:
COUNTY LIST.
Prescribed branches -Primer-Ho
| ton.
Spel.er-Glass, part LIST and Merrill.
Dictionary Webs,er's primary and
common school.
Readers Heath /, 2, "a 5. Liter.
allure Masteipie ces.
Spelling biauks-Thomas.
Language Lessons and Grammar
Wheeler. graded studies in Enelieh:
Buckler, modern English Grammar.
History of irginla- Magill, stories
of Virginia, Smithey.
Civil Government of Virginia =
Smithey.
History of the United States-Lee
Primary, Jones, Tappen, English His
tory.
Geography Frye, Elements.
Frye-Grammar School.
Arithmetic White 1st and Complete
and Warren, Colburn, Intellectual.
Physiology-Krohn 1st and Cad
book in Hygiene.
Copybooks-Natural System of Yer
tical Writing and Mcmillan Writing
books.
OPTIONAL BRANCHES.
Drawing-ThOmpson's new short
course, eight numbers and manuals.
Vocal music-American music sys-
tenn mum bers l, 2, and 3, and manuals.
neutrality-suspicious. for be-
ginners o Neill's Punctuation.
Signed,
r. .. PEALE, Supt.,
N. L. SHRECKHIsE,
r. T. THOMPSON,
JOHN w. TODD,
j. L. HUTCHINS,
EFFIE j. BATRMAN,
MARGARET FALLoN,
Committee.
CITY LIST.
The list of text books for the city
public schools was also made public
Friday. 1t is as follows: 1
PRESCRIBED BRANCHES.
Prlmer-HOltOn, Hiawatha.
Speller-Glass, Part /; Merrill,
Branson, Part 2; Thomas spelling
blanks.
Observation-Disclosures primary and
common school.
Readers-War Rational Method
Primer, LIST, End readers, Manual for
Teachers, Stepping Stones to Litera.
ture, books /, Q, 8, A and 5, Graded
Literature readers Nos and A. Lit
erary Masterpieces.
Language Lessons and Grammars-
Hyde. Two books in English book l,
and IL, Language through Nature,
Literature and Art.
History of Virginia-Smithey.
Civil Government of Virginia-Fox.
History of United States-Lee, New
Primary, New School, Chandler,
Makers of American History.
Geography-Frye, Elements, Gram.
mar School.
Arithmetic - Southworth Stone,
Books 1, 2, 8.
Physiology Krohn, Gradual Les
sons in Hygiene.
Copy Books-Natural System of
Vertical Writing.
OPTIONAL BRANCHES.
Drawing = Thompson, new short
course.
Vocal music-Modern Music series,
primer, lst, End, and 3rd books.
Miscellaneous - O'Neill, dietation
blank, Bell, Music copy book No. 1.
The committee on text books is as
follows: Major Francis H. Smith, Jr..
superintendent, Mrs. E. H. Surber.
Miss A. E. Elder, Miss Minnie BickIe.
Capt. w. P. Tams, and Mr.. ]. R..
Taylor, Jr.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-05-13
LATER.

Last week checks were mailed from
the auditors office in Richmond to
about 900 pensioners under the acts
of 1883 and subsequent special acts,
the total sum reaching about 500, 00O
Those on the pension rolls, under the
pension acts of 1900 and 1901 will be
paid in September next according to
the laws provision,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-05-13
is 1T MURDER OR SUICIDE =?
The Body of Edward L. Wentz Found.

Near Big Stone Gap last Sunday a
boy while tramping through the woods
stumbled upon the dead body of Ed
ward l.. Wentz, the young Philadel-
phla millionaire, who disappeared so
mysteriously from that section last
October. The young man and his faith.
er controlled and operated large min.
ing properties in Wise county. At the
time of VENTS disappearance and
many weeks thereafter there was great
excitement in that section over the my.
stery and many thousands of dollars
We're offered as reward for his recov.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-05-13
Albert Shultz.
''Under We Town Clock

COMMISSION Frs OFFICE,
~ Staunton, Va, April 81, 1904.
COOtes' Admir-.
VS..
COOtes' Heirs.
All persons interested in the above
styled chancery cause will Take Notice.
that in pursuance of decree of the Cor
poration Court of Staunton, shall at nv
office in Staunton, Va, on
SATURDAY, MAY 81. 1904,
proceed to state and settle further &C.
count of the transactions of J. M. QuarIes.
admir-. of Mary f. Cootes, decd. and of
any other matters deemed pertinent or
required to be specially stated.
X. E r. NELSON
Commissioner in Chancery.
apr % 1t
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-05-13

The New York Times is the princi-
pal Parker organ and it has already
given up the fight. with Parker or any
other Democrat as the nominee. The
fight it claims to be making is against
"Bryan and Organism" with the hope
of doing better in 1908. This being
the mOuthpiece of Parker can any
one be surprised that Mr.. Bryan would
not be for Parker? Bryan is not
dog to lick the hand that smites him.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-05-13
Atlanta Ca, and Return.

One first class fare plus twenty. five
cents for the round trip, account An
nual Convention Southern Hardware
JObbers' Assoc, and American Hard.
ware Manufacturers Assoc. Tickets
on sale from all stations in Virginia.
Nav q, %, %, with final limit May 81,
1904 NAV 13-2t
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-05-13

We have just seen photograph OF
M. AnatOle Leroy Beaulieu the emin-
ent French publicist who is to deliver
the Hyde lectures at Harvard this
year. The Hyde we may be able to
stand, but the hair is awful.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-05-13

Gen. Kuropatkin is reported as say
ing that the movement of the Japs on
land has cleared the military sltua-
ton. 10 many minds it certainly
has, and the banks of the Yalu as
we'll
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-05-13

Parkershurg, w. Va, was so dis
gusted with the Republican conyen
tion recently held there, that when a
municipal election came on a lit e
later the town went almost solilly
democratic
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-05-13

The republicans, with Roosevelt at
their head had not nerve enough to
t:rn Reed Smeot the Mormon out on
account of his polygamous life. They
made great protestations as to what
they would do. They looked brave
out one time. they tried to make the
country believe they really meant to
tackle the problem and solve it. but
towards that they are, base and
craven towards, they made noise
only and then postponed the trial till
after the election, and Mr.. Smoot is
really U. s. Senator for all practical
purposes and will be till his case is !
heard and disposed of. If Roosevelt |
is elected then Mr.. Smoot will not be |
needed and out he will go. If Mr.. |
Roosevelt is defeated then the repub-
licans will cry out in virtuous indig-
nation against him because they have
a majority of Senators sufficient to
block legislation. Of all things a
is one of the most despised.
and the republican party are towards,
because they did not dispose of this
case when they had the power. :,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-05-13

The Louisiana Republican delega'
tion to the National convention does
not have any negroes on it although
the convention was plead with to put
some on ''for Roosevelt's sake"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-05-13

The Russians are claiming a moral
victory from the battle of the Yalu.
They say that whilst they were de-
feated their soldiers withstood such
odds Of the enemy that their superior
ity was shown. The Japs doubtless
will allow them all the moral victories
provided they, the Japs, get the real
ones.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-05-13

The New York World and many of
its ilk who have wedged themselves
into the Democratic party are an
nouncing that Mr. Bryan Will bolt
the party if Parker is nominated and
they are glad to think that he will.
The fact that such newspapers as the
World are trying to preach Demo.
cratic doctrine is enough to make any.
thing decent bolt; that would make.
or ought to make every man. who con-
scientiously supported the ticket in
1886 sicker than a sea voyage. When
such organs as that organ set them.
selves up as the pilots who are to steer
democracy into safe harbor then
the democratic ship will be deserted
sure enough, and if Mr.. Bryan can
keep such company then there are
millions who cannot in decency keen
Mr.. Bryan's company.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-05-13


cry. Hundreds of men secured the
Whole district in vain search for
him. and many OF them as tnow prov s
cline repeatedly within 4 few feet OF
lere he lay. A covering OF Law 8
C )ncealed the BODY Il i it. Was the
burning of these that fin lily exposed
the remains. Whether tue came to
his death at bis own hands or from the
bullet of an assassin is not yet clear
and to this end a coroner's jury is maxi
ing di!ligent inquiry. 1t has been re-
peatedly said that WentZ had made
himself obnoxious to the illicit dis
tillers Or mountain moonsIliners by
joining the United States Marshals in
vigorous effort to break I'D their
business. For this reason it was sur
missed that some of these men had MUIR
dered him. Circumstances, however,
so far as developed seem to Justify the
theory of suicide.
A 32.calibre bullet was found near
the tenth rib in the back and which
had passed through the heart and which
was evidently fired from the pistol car
Red by tne young millionaire. which
was g. 80 Smith and Weston hammer
less, and was found some twenty five
feet from the body with one chamber
discharged. two chambers loaded and
two chambers empty.
Two 80. calibre cartridges were found
on the ground near the pistol, which
were supposed to have been dropped
in loading.
The clothing was powder burned,
which indicates that he met death. at
his own hands with intention or by
accident. There was nothing found in
his pocket that would throw any light
on the mystery.
It is almost certain that the verdict
of the coroner's jury will be either sui
eide or accidental shooting.
The body is badly decomposed, and
but little remains except the bones and
clothing, which were placed in casket
and were taken to Philadelphia on a
special train Wednesday morning.
D. B. Wentz and Jack Wentz, broth
ers of the deceased arrived on special
train, but did not go to the scene.
There was no indication of any
struggle or encounter and no mark of
violence found on the body.
The most intense excitement pre-
walls, and at the inquest there were
500 people gathered. There is a great
difference of opinion as to the caus of
VENTS death, whether accident, sui
eide or murder.
LATER.
A dispatch from Knoxville says:
Silas Ison and Tom Wright. noun
taineers of Wise county, Va, who are
in Jail here, are suspected of the MUIR
der of Edward l.. WentZ, the young
millionaire. who disappeared last Oc-
tober and whose body was found last
Sunday near Big Stone Gap.
Suspicious circumstances led to their
arrest. A search of their homes has
resulted in finding an English riding
coat worn by Wentz. 1t also develop
ed that the men are members of gang
which had had some trouble with the
dead millionaire.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-05-13

'Strikes are hell" says Bishop
Spaldlng. They arel they are. Any
good batter who has made three of
them when home run was needed
will agree with the Bishop. -Milwaukee
Sentinel.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-05-13

Whilst the Russians are not consld-
cred good sailors, they can get along
over ground with considerable speed.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-05-13

sediment or set
ting indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton of the kid
neys; if it stains
your linen it is
evidence of kid
ney trouble; too
frequent desire to
pass it or pain in
the back is also
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-05-13

The Rev. Homer g. StuntZ has been
treating the country to treatise on
religious feeling in the Philippines.
To learn that there is really any reli-
gious feeling in the Philippines. and
to see it treated is surely one of the
most comical of the stunts of today.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-05-13
SHULTZ'S.

THE rustic and hustle of the HOLIDAY
"I shopping is over and We are
settling down to the work day life of
the year round.
do not forget that ours is the store
for every day in the year, as we'll as
for the Holiday season, and that we
better prepared than others to serve
your daily needs in Books, Stationery
and kindred lines.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-05-13
Friday, May d3, 1904.

The Japs seem to have broken potn
legs of the rooster this time.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-05-13
TELEPHONE In office connects with all City
and County Lines.

Entered at the Postoffice al Staunton, Va.
as second class mail matter.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-05-13
thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know it.
How To Find Out.

I'll bottle or common glass with your
water and let it stand twenty-four hours: a
The Globe-republican., 1904-01-21
Or. Williamson Swears.

Yorktown, Ark, Jan. 1S.-Last week
a statement was published from Le-
land Williamson, NJ. D., of this place,
to the effect that Dodd's Kidney Pills
are the best medicine for all Kidney
Diseases and that he uses them with
uniform success in his daily practice.
No one who knows Dr.. Williamson
will doubt for q moment the complete
truth of his fearless declaration, but
to completely clinch the matter in tho
minds Of those who may not have the
pleasure Of a personal acquaintance
with this celebrated physician, Dr..
Williamson has appeared before Mr..
H. E. Greene, ]. P. for Montgomery
County, and made sworn statement.
In this sworn statement the doctor
has cited number Of cases which
have been completely cured by Dodd's
Kidney Pills, Here Is case No, l.
Henry Hall, ST., age As, an Ameri-
can, attacked with Malaria Haema-
turia, or Swamp Fever; temperature
ranged from 1O1 to 1O5, highly coated
tongue, constitpated bowels, hemor-
rhage or passage Of blood from Kid
neys, used febrifuge and Dodds Kid
ney Pills to relieve the Inflammation
and congested condition Of Kidneys
and to render the urine bland and nom
irritating. Recovery complete after
two months treatment of the Pills.
The Globe-republican., 1904-01-21
Regarding publicity.

The vast majority of daily papers are
conducted with a full sense of respon'
slbility and with a just respect for the
rights of all. 1t is important to re-
member what Is really private and
what is not, In our political and social
organism we are not Robinson Crusoes'
We do not live on an island by our
selves. where we are monarch Of all
we survey. We give up a part Of our
individual freedom for the sake Of the
advantages of community. We have to
surrender something Of our own indie
pendence and autonomy in considera'
ton of the general good. What would
be private If we stood alone may not be
private as parts Of a public organiza'
ton. Whether we vote once or a dozen
times, whether we defy the recognized
code of public morality, whether VIC
promote" our own interests by mis-
leading our frlends-all this concerns
ollr neighbors as well as ourselves.
There is too much reason to fear that
the mere force Of authority, in state
and in church, is decaying. Crafty de-
vice evades the law. Easy-going virtue
silences the creed. But the electric
light Of publicity which penetrates the
dark corners and reveals every wrinkle
is a great security. Abused it may be
and intrusive sometimes without war.
rant, but Its protection far outweighs
Its evils. = Chafles Emory Smith, In
Good Housekeeping.
The Globe-republican., 1904-01-21
LATEST KANSAS NEWS
lNSTRUCTING SOLDIERS.
In Peace, Learning What May Be Use
full in War.

rul IN war.
JUNCTION CITY.-(Special.) The
schaal Of application for the cavalry
and field artillery, at Fort Riley, Tues
day began the course of instruction fol
the first four months of the current
year. TEs cavalry and artillery Of
ficers Of less than ten years service
will have a course of instruction In
hippology, equitations and horse train
ing, minor tactics, drill regulations
and topography. For the non-commis
stoned officers Of the post there will
be a similar school held under the
commanding officer in each organiza
ton.
Last week the school for farriers
and horseshoers at the post com
meiced its first term for this year
and will close on April 80. This class
Is composed of farriers, blacksmiths
wagoners, privates and recruits from
every post in the United States. There
are seventy-seven members Of the
class, and they represent ten regi
ments of cavalry and sixteen batteries
of field artillery. Captain Walter G
Short is the director Of the school.
The Globe-republican., 1904-01-21

An imperial decree has just been is
sued in Russia dealing with the expul-
sion of foreigners from Russian terri
tory. The most important Of the new
regulations is that foreigners con-
demned to penal servitude or exile are
not liable to expulsion, but foreigners
condemned to other forms Of deprlya-
ton of freedom are liable to expul-
sion not sooner than the expiration of
the specified periods for which deprlva'
ton of personal freedom takes place,
Foreigners liable to expulsion will re-
ceive an intimatlon to that effect,
specifying a term Of grace to be al
lowed them. If they do not take adj
vantage Of the intlmatlon they will be
escorted acress the frontier. II they
return a second time after their ex-
pulslon they will be treated as yaga'
bonds.
The Globe-republican., 1904-01-21
Ealzer'o Home Builder Corn.


So named because 50 acres produced
80 heavily that its proceeds built q
lovely home. See Salzer's catalog.
Yielded In 1908 in Ind, 157 bu,, Ohio
100 bu., Tenn. 9S bu., and in Mich. 200
bu. per acre. You can beat this record
In 1904.
WHAT DO YOU THINK or THESE YIELDS
PER ACRE2
120 bu. Beardless Barley per acre.
$40 bu. Salzer's New Nat. Oats-per A.
50 bu, Salzer Speltz & Macaroni Wheat.
1000 blu. Pedigree Potatoes per acre,
IA tons of rich Billion Dol. Grass Hay.
10000 lbs. Victoria Rape for sheep--acre.
100000 lbs. Teoslnte, the fodder wonder.
$4,000 lbs. Salzer's Superior Fodder
Corn-rich, juicy fodder, per A.
Now such yields you can have. Mr..
Farmer, in 1904, II you will plant SAL
GERS seeds.
A JUST SEND THIS NOTICE AND 100
h stamps TO John A, Salzer Seed Co.,
La Crosse, Wis, and receive their
great catalog and lots Of farm seed
samples. wv, N. W
The Globe-republican., 1904-01-21
AGED MAN KILLED a BABE.
Petet Winner on Trial for Murder at
Burlington, Kan.

Petet Winner on Trial for Murder at
Burlington, Kan.
BURLINGTON.-(S Peter
Winner, 70 years old, is on trial in the
district court here for the murder OF
Lowell Slagel, the 2-year-old son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Slagel, on the WI
mer farm in Spring Creek township,
occupied by the Slagels. |. E. Lam.
bert of Emporia and G. N, Mcconnell
are defending and D. N. Connal Is as
sisting County Attorney Ganse in pros
ecuting. The prosecution charges that
Winner tried to shoot Mrs. Slagel, who
was trying to prevent his entering the
kitchen, and that, missing her, he shot
the babe Mrs. Slagel held in her arms
The defense will he that the shooting
was accidental, that Winner did not try
to shoot Mrs. Slagel or the baby, and
that he carried the revolver to protect
himself from Slagel. 1t required most
Of the day to impanel a jury. The reg.
ular panel was exhausted and spe'
cial venire called. 1t Is expected thd
case will last three days.
The Globe-republican., 1904-01-21
Kept Check Too Long.

TOPEKA.-(Special.) R. Fl. Lazel-
ere, treasurer Of Doniphan county, was
a loser in the bank failure at Highland.
He appointed an agent at Highland to
collect taxes. On December 10 the
agent sent him check on the High
land bank for $1,000, representing
taxes which he had collected. Lazel.
ere kept 1t for two weeks. He then
sent it to st. Joseph for collection. Be-
fore it reached Highland the bank
failed and he will lose the money.
The Globe-republican., 1904-01-21

TOPEKA. - Especially One New
York life insurance company Monday
paid into the state treasury s12,2S9 as
fees on Its business written in Kansas
last year. The state gets 2 per cent
of the premiums Of insurance com
panies. This New York company was
the first to file Its annual report and
pay It's taxes this year.
The Globe-republican., 1904-01-21
TWO Army OFFICERS ACCUSED
A General Court.Martial Convened at
Fort leavenWorth.

Fort leavenWorth.
LEAV1ENWORTH.- Especially A
general court-martial, with Lieutenant
Colonel R. H, R. Loughboreugh as
president, convened at Fort Leaven-
worth Wednesday morning to try
First Lieutenant Louis P. Schindel,
Sixth infantry, and First Lieutenant
F. W. Mills, jr,. Seventh infantry.
Lieutenant Schindel was placed on
trial first on the charge of neglect
Of duty, refusing to obey orders and
Of conduct to the prejudice of good
discipline in violation of the sixty
second article Of war. The specifics
tons mentioned three instances
wherein Lieutenant Schindel is al
legged to have neglected to attend 10
duty. He is accused Of being absent
from his place in the post adjutants
office without leave.
Lieutenant Schindel pleaded guilty
to all three specifications and SUBJ
mitted written statement that he
did not comprehend fully the serious
ness of the offense he was commit
ting, promising to do better in The
future and throwing himself on the
mercy Of the court There was no
evidence offered on either side. The
findings of the court will not be made
public until after it is passed on by
the department commander. Lieu-
tenant Mills was not tried. 1t is said
that he is accused with failing to pay
his debts and duplicating his pay ac.
count. Lieutenant Mills was one of
the student officers Of the staff col
lege last year.
The Globe-republican., 1904-01-21
EnuIish Rich In Words.

The English language, according to
q German statistician who has made
a study Of the comparative wealth Of
languages, heads the list with the
enormous vocabulary Of 100000
words, German comes next with &c.
900, then Italian with $4,000, French
with 10000, Turkish with 1880 and
Spanish with 1000.
The Globe-republican., 1904-01-21

IA Long Gee, a Chinese laundryman
near New York, has applied to the
courts for a divorce from his wife, a
Chinese woman, and all their friends
and acquaintance feel intensely and
thoroughly scsndalized at his Amer
loan conduct Ia
The Globe-republican., 1904-01-21
Two Attorneys Accused.

GALENA.-(special) c. A. Nc
Nell, member of the state board Of
charities, and Charles Stevens, ex-
county attorney, prominent members
of the Cherokee county bar, will be
brought before that body on Friday
to answer charges preferred against
them by the grand jury. The jury
charges them with working on a stipu-
lated salary for unlawful purposes.
Both lawyers are young men, and.their
friends hope the charges may be dis
proved.
The Globe-republican., 1904-01-21
Japanese Idea Ct Beauty.

In Japan lady who has o huge
proboscis is always great beauty
and a reigning belle. There are a
few large noses among the natives,
and lucky is he or she upon whom
nature lavlshes one. In all Japanese
pictures representing the supposedly
beautiful woman the artist invariably
improves on nature by depicting this
feature as abnormally developed.
The Globe-republican., 1904-01-21
POWDER HOUSE BLOWN UP.
William HiI Tried to Open Powder
Can With a File.

PITTSBURG.-( Especially VIM. Hill
powder man at Fleming mine No. 5,
undertook the very dangerous task Of
opening a powder can with steel file,
while in the powder storage house Of
the mine Monday. A spark from the
file ignited the powder and an eXplo'
sion followed, which blew the powder
house and contents to atoms. The ex'
plosion was heard for distance Of
several miles. Hill was so badly
burned that he died in a short time,