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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-07-21
WASHINGTON LETTER.
From our Regular correspondent. ,


Washington, ID, c., July 15.-The
Secretary of Agriculture and his Chief
Statistician, John Hyde, are making
strenuous efforts to lock the barn door
now that the horses have been stolen.
| In other words, after stOutly denying
for years that there was any possibility
of leak in the bureau of Statistics,
the Secretary and Statistician Hyde
have discovered numerous ways in
which the spectators may be given
advance information of the official crop
reports and the Secretary has devised
supposed method of preventing fur
ther leaks but one which would occa-
sion amusement, if it did not call louder
for pity, from every practical business
man. The Secretary attempts to ex-
ercise personal supervision over the
crop reporting to an extent which shall
make leaks impossible and promises to
himself stand over his guileless Stats
tician while the final estimates are be-
ing prepared. OF course this scheme
will not prove practicable. The Sec
rotary of Agriculture is too busy man
to devote himself to the petty details
of his department, and especially the
details of a single bureau Even since
the Iascality of Holmes and the incOm-
petence of Hyde have been demonstrate
ed, the Secretary on the one occasion
when it became necessary to tabulate
the totals of a crop estimate, found
himself too busy to supervise the work
and had to delegate it's supervision to
the Assistant Secretary who looked On
hOpelessly, not understanding the least
thing that was going on around him
and as liable to be made the prev of
any designing and dishonest employee
as has been Chief Statistician HYDE,
perhaps more so.
Secretary Wilson, whose honestly no
one can possible question, seems utter
ly to lack appreciation of the gravity
OF the scandal which has arisen in his
department.. He has taken no steps
to dismiss, or even to suspend John
Hyde, while Hyde's bureau is being in
vestigated. He has even appointed as
successor to Holmes a man who, the
entinvestigatiOn demonstrated, left
his office on two different occasions
when final crop reports were being
compiled and went directly to brok-
er'S Office. This man claims that he
went TO the broker to ascertain the
quotations on steel stock of which he
owned block but there are few sue
cessful businessmen who would employ
in capacity of so responsible char
acter as that held by Holmes. and
now by his successor, man who would
dabble in stocks and even leave his of.
lice at time when he must have been
In possession of information of great
value from speculative stand
point to go to broker office. A man
with so little sense as to incur such
appearance of evil, if not honest must
be too senseless to be trusted.
The President has caused q renort IN
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be sent out from Oster Bay to the eff
feet that he has no intention of ask
ing The res i .nation of Secretary Will
son and adding that Mr. Wilson's only
fault is that of possessing too cOntid-
| ing nature. Mr.. Wilson, according
| to the President, is so honest that he
is unwilling to believe any of his EN-
ployees dishonest The late POstmas-
ter General. Henry G. Payne, was of a
some what similar nature aud he stood
| by the prince of Grafters," Machen,
| and by Machen's partner in crime,
Beavers, and talked of the charges
against these thievIng employees AS
"hot air" until his course became in
tOlerable to the administration and only
the political exigencies of the Repub-
lican party saved him from dismissal.
VIII the President have the force of
character to insist on the sort of rail
| way rate legislation which he outlined
| in his message to the last session of
| the last Congress in the face of the al
most unanimous opposition of the
leaders of his party? This is ques-
ton which every true friend of the
people is asking with more or less
anxiety. The question is precipltated
by the confidential statement sent
to the railroad managers by their sub
sidiZed press bureau to the effect that
the President has seen the error of bis
way and will make only half hearted
appeal for the railway rate legislation,
next session. and will make nothing
but the pretence of fight for what be
has hitherto described as Essential to
a square deal to every American, u
public control of the the irOned high
ways of commerce"
1t is only just to say that the Presi-
dent has not given the slightest indi-
cation of any intention of abandoning
the campaign be began almost year
ago, but the confidence of the railroads
| that he has done SO occasions anxiety.
The railroads are not missing any OPP
pOrtunity of accommodating ammuni-
tiOn with which to defeat the Presi-
| dent, They are working constantly
on members of Congress with the pur-
pose of lining up majority against
railway rate legislation and it is already
obvious that the only hope which the
President can have of success is through
a coalition of all the Democrats and a
minority of the Republicans. 1t will
take brave man to wage war of that
kind from the White House and even
the dangers of San Juan Hill will pale
into insignificance as compared with
| the Onslaught which Republican Sena-
tors and Representatives are preparing
to make on the Chief Executive.
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Visitors flrom Chic.

A visit to the Piedmont battlefield
was made last Tuesday by Hon. John
Il. Duff of NewcOmerstOwn. Ohio. ed
ltor OF the Index, and p mem Der of the
House of Representatives in the Gen
eral Assembly from the 18th district.
Mr.. Duff is a man of liberal education.
a fine talker and occupies as shown a
position of confidence and esteem
among his people. Mr. Duff was with
Gen. Hunter and participated in that
battle. He has long intended visiting
the scenes of that conflict. but has
from time to time postponed it until
now. He was accompanied by mis-
daughter, Miss Annie. an educated
and charming young lady, and tOgeth-
er they are doing other places of
interest.
Mr.. Duff and daughter came to Fort
Defiance where they were met by Mr.
VIM. III. Norman who took them to
New Hope where they spent the night
at Mrs. Bells Inn. The next morning
Mr.. W. s. Kerr and Mr.. II s. Turk OF
StauntOn, both of whom had been in
that battle-the former as a member
of McClannahan' battery, the latter
in a company commanded by Capt.
John N. Opie. and together they drove
over the battlefield, each showing po-
sitiOns of men and batteries on that
day. Mr.. Duff has a very vivid recol
lection of the scenes, the country and
the carnage. He WAS with the lst W.
Va. regiment, though he was an Ohioan
His company and another filed out oil
the woods not far from Wm. b. Craw.
ford's house, came up toward Piedmont
by way of the home of Cornelius Shaver
and attacked the right of our left
wing. ] t has been inexplicable why
ImbOden did not attack this advancing
column, because it was exposed during
its whole line of march and was in
full view of him. This attack turned
the day.
From Staunton Mr. Duff and daugh
ter went to Lexington and will also gS
to other points of interest. While il
StauntOn they were the guests of Mr.
Kerr. They received souvenirs in the
way of bullets picked up on the fielt
from Mrs. ID. e. Cline, whose home il
now in the very center of the hotties
portion of the battlefield. They als'
looked at the shell holes in houses il
Piedmont.
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Long Glade Notes.

Miss Allie Davis of Bridgewater
spent last Saturday and Sunday with
Miss Evelyn Dudley.
Mrs Arthur Cook of Missouri, is
visiting her father, Col. ID. V. Ruck-
man, and other relatives and her many
friends welcome her in their midst
Mr.. Frank Bell of Fort Defiance,
spent Sunday at Mr.. S II Bells.
Mrs. DIR. Bell has been complaining
for the last few weeks
Miss Ruth Davis of Fort Def lnce, is
visiting friends and relatives here
Mr.. Chester Baxter spent last Sun
day night with his sister, Mrs. NIch-
Olas.
Miss Sallie Robson OF Messy Creek
spent several days with Mrs Glenn
Ruckman last week.
We are glad to see Fred Bell out
again.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-07-21
FOR STATE SENATE.

70 the Voters of the Counties of Augusta
and Highland, and the City of Staunton
Having been requested by many Of
my friends TO become a candid ate for cleo
ton to the State Senate of Virginia frOu
this, the Ninth Senatorial District.
hereby announce my candidacy for this
position. l stand squareIy upon the de
clared platform and policy of the Demo
cratic party of Virginia | shall. if elect
ed, vote for inst candidate for the United
States Senate who shall receive the en-
dorsement of the Democratic party OF
Virginia at the Primary, which is to be
held to determine that question, and in
all matters shall endeavor to faithfully
represent the state and my constituents
My candidacy is subject to the Democrat
ic Primary. Respectfully,
421 tdp EDWARD ECHOLS.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-07-21
Augusta's New Assessment.

The real estate assessment of Angus
ia has been completed and the asses
sOrs' books returned to the clerk of tht
circuit court. The figures are MS fol
lows:
Beverly Manor: $1,554. 1853 80. Ii
1900 it was $1.441S94 a Increase
$112,S5S SO.
South River: 81, 065 ,256. In 1900. il
was 81 1913, l68. Increase, $167 900.
Middle River: 81 1881 1903. In 1900 it
was $l,8l5, 5s170. Increase, $1l6,
PSI. 80.
Riverheads: $1.2O5, ops. In 1900, il
was $1,170,130. Increase. 1874. S96
Pastures: 81 III, GAL. In 1900 it wat
1898, 2S466. Increase, 1924 1856 "a.
North River: 81 OFT ,453 SO In 1900
it was 81 .057 ,426 Sc. Increase, $50.
02666.
The total assessment of real estate
for 1905 is So, 951, 92S.62. For 1900 il
was SIS, l76, 44979. Total increase over
1900 Is $775, 478 SO. The increase over
last year is 1919. 900. the commissioners
having previously assessed new build
ings since 1900 amounting to 1856,
Ats. SO.
The heavy increase in the assess.
ment in Pastures district is due tC
erection of the Portland Cement w orkt
at FOrdwick.
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Raphine Items.

Raphine July 1S.-Many guests have
been enjoying the hospitality of our
homes during the past month of June
and July. The hospitality is so freely
extended from the host and hostess OF
guest to depart reluctantly wishing to
return in the near future.
LAS Vegas" the beautiful home OF
Capt. and Mrs. b. q. Rawlings have
been entertaining the following guests
during the summer. Miss Helen Han
ger of Staunton, Miss Stella yribble OF
Charlottesville, Mr.. Bos Rawlings OF
fredericksburg, and Mrs. Belle Moore
and family of Stanton.
Miss Della Gibbs of st. Louis, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Davies of New York, are
expected to arrive soon.
The correspondent still follows on to
note the guests of another lovely home,
"Raphine Hallo the home of Mrs. j
e. A. Gibbs has had for her guests
Mrs. Harris and family of Staunton,
and Mrs. Hidy of Charlottesville.
Another beautiful home comes OF
the list to be noted by the correspond
ent. The home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. A
Parker have had the following guests
Miss Eva Thornton and Mr.. Walter
Parker of Buena Vista, and Mr.. ano
Mrs. Chesley ShultZ of Staunton, anC
the following guests are expected in thu
near future; MIR. Robert Wilbourn an(
Miss Lois Parker of Clifton Forge
Miss JuIla Watts of Washington, DC.
and Miss Mary Lackey of Timber
Ridge.
Miss Henderson of HarrisOnburg, il
the guest of Miss Grace Thomas a
Steele's Tavern.
Mr.. Ras Fultz and daughters, Missel
Clara and Ruth of Roanoke, and Rev
r. l.. Fultz of Blacksburg, have beef
visiting Mr.. A. E. Fultz near here.
Mr.. j. A. Parker is now absent, Wis
iting his son, Mr.. HI. L. Parker, il
Clifton Forge. Mr.. Parker was ap
pointed to convey greetings from thu
ROckbridge s. s. Association to tn
s. s. Association of the BaltimOr
Conference which convened in tina
town last week.
Mrs. E. l.. Roadcap has been visit
ing Mrs. 8. G. ROadcap in Waynes
borO.
Rev. A. H. Hamilton was absent on
laSC Sunday. Inc pupil was lllleu Dy
Mr.. Mcclure, student of w. & l.
University.
Miss Jane Houston Is visiting Miss 81
Cammie and Sue Houston near Browns
burg.
Miss Meta Berry is visiting friend
in Richmond.
Rev. X. l.. Fultz of Blacksburg, filled
the pulpit at the Methodist church a
the last appointment. He charmed
his hearers by his able and deep dis
course.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-07-21
Beware of 0intments for Catarrh thai
contain Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering il
through the mucous surfaces. Such
articles should never be used except OIL
prescriptions from reputable physic
!ans,a as the damage they will do is tel
fold to the good you can possibly de
rive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure
manufactured by F. j. Cheney u Co.
Toledo, o.. contains no mercury, anG
is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system. In buying Halls Ca
tarrh Cure be sure you get the genu
inc. 1t is taken internally, and made
in Toledo, Ohio, by F. j. Cheney &
Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for con.
stipatiOD.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-07-21
THE HORSE SHOW.

The Horse Show has put out some
new and beautiful posters, and, the man.
make the approaching show one of the
finest ever given in Virginia. Horses
never seen here before will be here,
and nothing will be omitted calculated
to add interest and attractiveness.
The opening day will be August Sth,
and 1t will last three days, during
which time som ething will be DOING
every moment, and the show will close
with grand ball.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-07-21
WELL INTENDED, BUT UNFORTUNATE.

An enquiry of supposedly much i'm
portance to the State generally, and
thoroughly in public interest, has en-
anated from one of Staunton g citizens
Mr.. VIM. Patrick, in regard to whether
Governor Montague has paid certain
poll and property taxes in the far off
county of Pittsylvania. Somebody
had brought it to the attention of some
OF Staunton's public spirited citizens
that Governor Montague was tax
dodger. and that being so repellant to
conscience in this quarter an enquiry
was sent to the aforesaid county call
ing for information, and reading a sort
OF moral lecture on so great a crime.
The Information received was disquiet-
lng, the arrow aimed fell harmless. If
it was real tax lodging that the writer
was after he could have gotten busy
nearer home, and staid busy for good
long time. He need not have spread
his enquiries out to the county of
f1ttsylvania, he need not have become
MS brothers keeper. He can find tax
dodgers right here in abundance. 1t
would be interesting to know from
whence the information came to the
writer. and why there were no citizens
OF Pittsylvania bold enough, fearless
enough. manly enough land public spir-
tied enough to look after this matter
down there instead of leaving it to our
patriotic and public spirited citizens
TO look after for them, up here.
When it came to his ears we can i'm
aglne how painfully the writer viewed
the situation, how he strove to let the
cup pass from him, but at last how
right triumphed, and putting on his
arm0r he went forth to do battle in a.
great and GLORIOUS cause. 1t is la
inevitable that his good intentions were
not better rewarded, that something
beyond a mere wind pudding was not
served. Pittsylvania county will al
ways feel grateful, Governor Montague
and Governor Montague's friends
should feel grateful, and if Mr.. Martin
he's been made the sufferer by this i'll
timed fiasco in his behalf, he still must
commend the spirit of 1T, if he cannot
the result. The Governor for the pres
ent. however, has seen fit to style it..
1.-The work of small and desperate
politicians.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-07-21
FOR HOUSE OF DELEGATES,

Having desire to represent Staunton
and Augusta county in the House of Dele
gates of Virginia, and having met with
great encouragement from many of the
most representative men in this communI-
ty. | respectfully announce myself a can
didate for the position. subject to the
Democratic primary. and sincerely ask
the support of the Democratic voters. If
nominated and elected, my first and chief
aim shall be to acquit myself with credit
to myself and with honor and fairness to
my constituency.
l believe that our roads and schools
should be improved and in general adj
vancement, but at the same time, | also
believe that the people should not be bur-
dened with taxation. | believe that our
laws should b9 plain and simple so that
the masses can easily understand them.
Respectfully,
5 II tdp W. G. CRAIG
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-07-21
Sunday School Convention.

The annual meeting OF the Sunday
School Convention of the Baltimore
Conference of the M. E. Church. South,
WAS held in Clifton Forge last week,
and despite the rain was largely attend
ed. Addresses were delivered by Rev
j. 8. Engle of Baltimore. W. &. Pearce
Of Chicago. Rev. H. z. Hamill, Dr..
Collins Denny. w. W. MILAN. and
Rev. j. Howard Wells of Washington,
and Mrs. Amy May Gray OF Washing
ton.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-07-21

Capt. Carter Brax ton again announ-
ces himself a candidate for Common
wealth's Attorney for the city of
Staunton. His fearless and efficient
conduct of that Office has made him
many friends and stauEch supporters,
and his experience has given him so
many advantages in its admin istratiOn
that he doubtless, if reelected, would
fill the Office with more acceptabllity
than ever before:
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-07-21

Our people would need no further
evidence of corporations being behind
Senator Martin, if they could find
whose money is awaking the zeal of
the Washington Post in his behalf.
That paper seldom talks for nothing.
In that Office is one of the places of all
the places where money talks.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-07-21

1t has been discovered that the
transcontinental roads pay the Panama
railroad 1000 per month for the
privilege of fixing the rates of that
road. This is about 5000, 900 per year.
By this means the people have been
paying 100000 more per year for
freight and travel over the Panama
line than they should have paid, and
have paid the transcontinental roads
nobody knows how many hundred mil
lions more than should have been
charged. Was there ever such rObbing?
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-07-21

MIR. Thomas F. Ryan of New York,
is to succeed Senator Daniel in the o..
8. Senate, we are told through the
press. This is news doubtless to Sen
ator Daniel, it will certainly be news
to the people of Virginia, who have
one more corporation senator now than
they seem to want.
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To the Voters of Augusta county and the


To the Voters of Augusta county and the
City of Staunt on:
AS many of the friends to good roads
are urging me to come out as a candidate
for the next House of Delegates. | have
decided to make the race, subject to the
Democratic primary, but shall run strict
ly on the good roads platform, and will
state my positions:
81 am in favor of putting our entire road
business in the hands of the supervisors
from start to finish. am in favor of a
state aid law fashioned after the New Jer-
sey road law. / am opposed to any increase
in taxation for any purpose. am OppOs-
ed to bond issue it is not necessary. If
we can get state aid we can build 10 miles
a gear of good pike. If we can get railroad
and national aid we can build 20 miles. L
ask the support of all Democrats and
friends to good roads, Respectfully.
SO tdp q. T. HARRIS.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-07-21

We are told that Senator Martin
when in Washington can always be
found at his post. 1t is also noticeable
that the Post can be found near Sena-
tor Martin, whether in Washington OF
not What is the tie that binds
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To my Fellow Citizens of Augusta COuu
tY and the city of StauntOn:

In making this, my public announce
ment as a candidate for re election as a
mem Der of the House of Delegates of Vir-
ginia, subject to the Democratic primary
| desire to say that if nominated and elect
ed, l shall in the matter of the election of
United States Senator, cheerfulIy and
without reserve vote for the candidate
who shall receive the greatest number of
votes in the State primary. | have advO-
Gated this primary and propose to abide
by it.
In matters of county and state policy, l
shall in the future as | have in the past,
endeavor to reflect the wishes of my con-
stituents and further the best interests of
state at large. Soliciting the support of all
Democrats. lam, respectfully.
JOHN w, Oh URCH MAN.
DC tJn