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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-06-23
WASHINGTON LETTER.
rom our Regular correspondent,

(From our Regular CORES pondent.)
Washington, ID. c.. June 17.-The
decision Of Russia and Japan to con-
duct their peace conference in the capt.
tai of the United States will doubtless
prove a source of qualification TO all
loyal Americans even though they ap.
preciate that there are some dangers
entailed by the suddenly enhanced i'm
portance of Washington as a diplo-
matte center. In itself the decision
implies compliment to this country
for the reason that it is testimonial
to the perfect neutrality which the
United States has maintained through
out the struggle of Russia and Japan
for the supremacy of the far east. Jap
an feared the partisan interests of Eu-
rope and persistently objected to meet
ing the Russian commissioners in any
European capital save that of it's ally,
Russia objected to London and would
not listen to the suggestion that the
peace negotiations he conducted near
the seat OF war or, in fact any where in
Asia. Consequently the United States
became the natural place in which to
seek compromise city and when this
was made clear to the President he
Immediately proposed Washington al
though his previous influence had been
in favor of the Hague, for the senti-
mental reasons surrounding that birth
place of international arbitration and
universal peace movement.
Once the preliminaries to th e forma
conference of Japanese and Russian
plenipotentaries are settled this coun-
try will have little official relation with
the negotiations. According to custom
1t is incumbent on this country to play
the part of host and provide a place
for the meetings of the delegates but
there is an abundance of such places
In Washington so that obligations
presents few difficulties. 1t has been
suggested by the President that, if
Washington in August proves uncom-
fortably warm the plenipotentaries may
easily adjourn to some cooler city for
q time to return to Washington later
in the season. The President has even
said that il this course is determined
upon he will place two naval vessels at
the disposal of the conference to take
them to some place like Newport or
Bar Harbor presumably the dispatch
boats the Dolphin and the Syph. There
is no doubt, however, that the pleni-
potentaries succeed in effecting peace
convention, and the President Is GER
tain that they will, that it will be sign.
ed in Washington and will 20 down in
history as the treaty of Washington,
being the first convention of great in
ternational Importance ever signed in
the capital of the United States.
People in Washington are watching
with good deal of interest for the
promised explanation of the resigna-
tiOns Of Messrs. Judson and Harmon,
who were retained by the government |
as special counsel in the prosecution |
OF the rebate case against the Sante !
Fe railroad. All that is known so far
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-06-23
HAN BLETONIAN. GEO. WILK rs
Monterey RALEIGH


Has made Two seasons in Highland Co.
and is spoken of bv hOrsemen who have
seen him, in the highest terms and his
, colts all show his good qualities, such as
size. sly lie and action
Monterey Raleigh" has developed into
handsome is hand horse, weighing LIS
lbs. and is sound in every partiCuiar; as
are also his fOalS, al though this is 20 be
expected. rs he deseendS from 8n emInent-
ly sound family He is a clean. aited
fast trottar, needing no boots; is n free,
stylish driver and fast walker.
MONTEREY Raleigh deScends from
Hambetontan, Geo Wilkes, Eiecticneer
and Mambrino Patchen through their best
sons and daughters, and shows their good
qualities, as do his colts.
If you are after an all purpose horse
you can make no mistake in breec ing TO
MOnterev kal leigh, aud the chance is good
for horse that will bring you big money
at some of the horse centres, rs his
sire ''Bingen" brought $4,000 and iwenty-
one of his brothers and sisters sold at one
of the late New York horse sales at from
$500 to $500. The $500 was tor 4 YEAR
ling. The above prices show what pop
ular family he belongs to. BE sure to see
him and his colts before breeding, as they
will please you. Send for his tabulated
pedigree.
TERMS OF SERVICE.
Monterey Raleigh will make she season
of 1905 at f. w. Armstrong;, Wier Va.
Mares from a distance will be met half
way, and carefully cared for at 1918 per
month.
ELECTIoNEER. MAMBRIEO PATCHEN.
II At cow
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-06-23
AVOID CONTACI0N
and INFECTION
Disinfect Freely with Plntt's Chloride

Contagious and infectious diseases are
prevalent. The use of reliable disinfectant
protects the household. Dusty or damp cor
ners and cracks-nooks behind plumbing
and all spots that can't be reached by the
scrubbing brush, should be freely sprinkled
with mixture of one (1) part Platt's Chic
rides and ten (10) parts of water. This
ditution costs less than 5 cents q quart.
Use it freely in the waste-pipes, sinks and
closets and do not neglect liberal sprink-
ling of the cellar. To remove Objectionable
odors where sprinkling is inadvisable
cloth, wrung out of the dilution mentioned,
should be placed over or near the article.
A little extra care just now may prevent
much sickness and expense. Platt's Chic
rides is an odorless, colorless liquid which
instantly destroys foul odors and disease
breeding matter. 1t has been freely sub
mltted to Physicians, Sanitarians and Boards
of Health for 25 years, and over 10000
written endorsements have been received
from them. 1t is sold everywhere in full
quarts bottles, and is prepared only by
Henry B. Platt, New York.
jun % At
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-06-23
New Advertisements,

The announcement of the Mary Bal.
dwin Seminary will be found in anoth.
er column. 1t Is not necessary for us
to tell our readers anything about this
school for it is TOO well known to need
any praise from MS.
Supt. Peale calls attention to the ex-
aminations of public school teachers.
All who wish to teach should read the
announcement.
b. F. Hughes tells why you should
buy your medicines from him.
HThe Racket Store gives some prices
that will be of interest to all. Read
the prices and then see the goods.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-06-23
C. Il @ Sunday Outings.

Beginning Sunday, June A, and con
tinuing each Sunday until October l..
1905, the G. 81 O. will sell tickets to all
stations Charlottesville to Clifton
! Forge, for one fare for the round trip.
Tickets limited to date of sale.
WEST BOUND-Ticket cts sold for train
No Is only, leaving Stanton S:5S n.
IN. and returning good or train II only,
arriving 7:44 p. m.
EAST Tickets sold for train
No. s only, leavi NC Stanton 1910 n.
III. and returning good on No > only,
arriving 6:2S p. m.
694t W. p. MEnURIN, Agt.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-06-23
COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY
WILLIAMSBURG. VA.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA.
September 18th, 1905.
Two Courses-l. Collegiate Course lead
ing to the degree of B. A. and M. A.
9. Normal Course; tuition free and
board at reduced rates. Buildings reno
waited and newly equipped, lighted with
electricity and supplied with pure artesian
water, Send for catalogue.
LYON G. TYLER,
SIG I'm President, M. A, LII. ID.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-06-23
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO,
LUCAS COUNTY. -

LUCAS COUNTY. Ss'
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that
he is the senior partner of the firm of
F. J.CHENEY & Co, doing business in
the City of Toledo, County and State
aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for each and every case of Ca
tarrh that cannot be cured by the use
of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9th day of Decem-
Der, A. ID. 1886.
snAl} a. w. s.rA9os'
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal
ly and acts directly ON the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Send
for testimonials. free.
Address f. j. CHENEY Il Co.,
Toledo, O.
Sold by all druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti
patton.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-05
A Pleasant Memory

Last night had dream
a dream-but. oh. how sweet
thought marched before the throne
And knelt at Jesus feet.
He placed His hand upon my head
And spoke so tenderiy.
Saying: Child. crown give thee now
You did your best for me.
A star for every soul you've won;
For all your words Of love:
For every deed done In my name
Was recorded here above"
And thus spake he in accents sweet
While the love-light in his eyes
Filled my soul with deep, sweet peace,
AS ] gaZed in awed surprise.
But / panied you, Lord" cried In grief
With many and many a sim"
But forgive you. child he said
And have LET you In.
/ shed my blood for thee and all
Upon yon Calvary's tree.
That all who loved me might be saved.
My blood has made you free
What mercy. Lord. thou showest me
And all who do repent
Thy child, God. III ever be;
With thee I'll rest contenti"
And then sweet peace stole Ger my soul;
A joy filled all my heart,
/ awoke TO find ID all dream.
But from me twill ne'er depart
Composed by an Invalid.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-05
The power of Cheerful ThInkIno

/ was no longer in the flower OF youth.
and far. removed from home and old
friends. by whom ] set great store; was
getting into the bad habit of retreating
within myself and shutting 10 the door TO
the outer world as tight as an oyster in its
shell. Not being beautiful or gifted.
imagined / had no power TO be interesting
TO anyone. and 10 tell the truth. / was
selfish enough to be almost Indifferent to
others. but, thank God my eyes were
opened IN time and have found much in
life 10 enjoy and live for.
But let me tell my story, hoping IL may
send cheer and help to some lonely sister
whom circumstances may have placed In
conditions similar TO mine
i started out to my work one morning
determined TO try the power of cheerful
thinking tI had been moody long ,enough).
/ said to myself, Il have often observed
that a happy state Of mind has a wonder
full effect upon my physical makeup, so
will try its effect upon others. and see II
my right thinking can be brought 10 act
upon them. You see i was curious. As
/ walked along. more and more resolved
on nv purpose and perSisting that ] was
happy. that the world was treating me
well. l was surprised to find myself lifted
up. as il were. my carriage became more
erect my step lighter and had the SEN
satioR OF treading on air Unconsciously
I was smiling. for / caught myself in. the
act once or twice. ! looked into the faces
of the women i passed. and there saw so
much trouble and anxiety. discomfort,
even TO peevishness, that my heart went
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-05

needs cheer
Mrs. Amelia Klein 70 Magazine street.
Newark. n. J., has good magazines to
send If postage is furnished.
Mollie Z. Willis, lamont Ca, asks for
SILK and velvet pieces for quilt she is
making.
Every shut-in who sends their address
to William Findlay, Basco. H.. will re-
ceive book entitled THE Divine Plan OF
the Ages
1 am collecting souvenir postal cards.
and would like TO exchange cards of our
town or city with any of the readers.
am one of Loves Messengers" and want
to thank all the dear Messengers who
came 10 my birthday party Dec. 16. i am
shut-in, and have been unable to walk
for more than fifteen years, but during
the summer ] am able TO ride out a little.
Yours in sunshine. Carrie NJ. Palmer,
Box S32, Stamford. Conn.
Mrs. Maggie Tidwell. Martling. Ala,
would appreciate letters of cheer. silk
pieces for quilts and books for her little
year old girl.
Mrs. Lille Rea, Usage. Va, is in need
of cheer. Her husband has poor health.
and they have five children, any kind
of cheer will be apprecia ted.
Minnie Blalock. Chapel Hill. n. c.,
would be pleased to receive Sunday school
papers or good books.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-05
Maine Sunshine

The International Sunshine society for
the state of Maine division, Mrs. John
Sumner Herald, president. supports two
beds in the surgical ward of the Port
land infirmary. and they have been occu-
pied for the most part by children during
ing the past two years. 1t is hoped that
the people of Maine will take an in
terest in helping support these beds by
subscribing for Home and Health Maya
zine. which comes with such good indorse-
ment; liberal percentage of all cash re-
ceived for such subscriptions donated to
this fund
SunShiners everywhere should be in
terested in the beautiful work that the
members of our society in Maine are do
ing. for there is nothing better 10 do than
to help little crippled children who are so
much in need OF help. II certainly must
appeal to all of US.
BY subscribing for the Home and
Health Magazine. published at Roc1land
Maine, at 20 cents a year. you will be
helping in the good work. The magazine
price.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-05

neighbor seems to profit by the good he
sees the man across the way do.
II had been pouring rain and it seemed
as If the, sky had opened its gates and
let out all the rest of the rain. The poor
young birds had fallen TO the street in a
stupehed, almost drowned condition.
smart spaniel seeing in this dainty
meal pounced forth to capture one, when
his master sharply called him in. and
gathering as many OF the unfortunate
among the branches of my apple tree,
where they soon felt at home. and were
free from HARM
stone at the IL and the ground being
sandy, soon succumbed TO the deluge OF
water. The old gentleman on the oppo-
site corner seeing that the Widow M. 8
corner was being ruined. borrowed enough
stones from his neighbor. and going
across soon built a corner, which protect
ed the sidewalk from vehicles.
Now was the turn OF the man who lives
beside me. He needs physical exercise,
and instead of taking It in a way only
beneficial TO himself he gives the neigh
bors the benefit of his exercise. With his
own lawn mower he mows the lawns OF
all the people on the Il" and has 1t
itants of the IL are awake In the MORN
ing. The grass Is then dispatched to the
house Of a lame peddler who lives block
away.
There is one lawn on the IL" which is
larger and better shaded than any of the
others. and the mother of that lawn has
Invited all the mothers OF the L TO hold
the birthday parties OF their children
thereon. What a gay time they have on
such occasions.
When the flowers bloom in the early
garden of the elderly lady at the foot of
the IL" she dispatches table bouquets to
each neighbor. and each, when his tiny
vegetable plat grows something dainty,
returns the compliment 10 her.
The maiden lady who keeps few
choice hens. keeps tab Of all the children
on the IL and thither the fresh eggs
find their way In remembrance of this
the little ones, when they become Vigor-
Gus again, respect the flower beds, trees
and shrubs OF their kind neighbors
This happy community is knit together
by unselfshness. Methinks the world
would be much happier If coy neishbor-
hoods were formed in the large cities.
Neighbors the world over are quick TO re-
spond to, and repeat kindness. Sow the
good seed-it grows.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-05
BOOK NEWS

Thomas Dixon Jr.. the author of This
Clansman, has had great many queer,
as well as interesting letters since his last
book was brought out. Just now. he is
telling his friends about a postal card
that he has just received from man in
Ontario. Va The postal card reads as
picture OF your home, Elmington Manor,
In the paper. Please let me know If you
take boarders In summer, and what your
prices are per month and week"
Some time ago Henry James. in speak
Ing Of Henry Harlands work, made note
OF Harland's having used somewhat the
same situation in three books; and literary
gossipers. always ready enough to un-
into something unflattering. Speaking re-
Gently to friend In New York IN regard
TO this, Mr.. James said: In common
with all the world. / was admiring his
ability to make one situation serve him
thrice. 1t is as though there were red
glass, blue glass and green glass re-
artist who can re-arrange the combina-
ton with each of the three times an
equally charming effect there Is defer
ence.. Nothing In what L said is TO be
lands handling of his material, which.
after all Is the material he knows and
loves and can write best about. The man
who laughs aloud at my little word OF
observation is a silly donkey"
Messrs A. s. Barnes & Co. announce
another edition OF Mrs. Cynthia WeStover
Aldens "Women's Ways of Earning
Money in Mrs. NJ. e. Sangsters popular
Woman's Home Library.
AN American Girl in Munich" is the
title of book OF Impressions of a music
student, Mabel W. Daniels which Little,
Brown & Co. will publish this spring.
The author, Miss Daniels. is Radcliffe
college graduate, and musical composer
of considerable note. She comments with
originality upon the operas and SYM
phonies which she heard in Munich. and
a number OF actual figures in the musical
world are interestingly referred 10.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-05

m the Popular Science Monthly for
HI March there is a most pessimistic
article relating to higher educa-
ton in which the writer discusses
the subject Of the decadence of the
home life in America. He claims that
this decadence is a fact for which he
can vouch. He argues not only against
higher education for women, but seems
to believe that in the modern craze for
education it is being carried too far in
both sexes. The contention that the
physical well being of women is i'm
paired by too great study and too much
taxing of their mental powers, is main
tanned by many and has resulted in
warm discussion going on more or less
all the time. 1t has been taken up by
the presidents of women's colleges who
have holly denied that women can be
so highly educated that their desire for
home and children will be lessened,
quoting figures to prove that the per-
centage of marriages and children is as
high among college graduates as out
side. But the question will not down
and the writer referred to above
seems to think that education is re-
.sponsible for the decrease in domesti-
other things he says:
There is another aspect of the ques-
ton which is not often discussed, but
which has an important bearing upon
it. The very essence of cultivation of
INTELLECT to its highest point consists in
raising the standard of ones require
ments. A contented mind makes a man
happy. Does a high education make
ones mind contented, or does 1t make it
discontinued with the present, and ever
struggle towards a higher ideal in the
future? Is the woman who is versed
in art and literature contented with a
simple home, or must she be surround
ed with objects of art and more or less
costly books; and if so, is she satisfied
with her lot when she marries an av-
erage man, who is able to provide for
her all the necessaries of life, but is
not possessed of sufficient wealth to
provide those things which would be
useless luxuries to a woman of ordi-
nary education, but which are necessi-
ties for her? Can such a
woman, anxious and worried over the
care of several thousands or hundreds
Of objects Of art, devote the same care
to the bearing and bringing up of her
family as the woman whose ordinary
education has made her feel no need
of possessing such objects, but who, on
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-05

like to substitute the word, sick as being
fully as appropriate. To be sick is bad
enough; but sickness and poverty make
The question as to how invalids who
have the use OF their hands can earn
something has been widely discussed, and
10 the many suggestions already made
would like to add one more.
This is to get up "wannigan box" and
have a sale ! have chosen the name be-
cause II is one used frequently for a re-
ceptacle of choice odds and ends
Any box will do, and you can call II
what you please. but my idea is this Get
would not take much postage II sent by
mail. Penwipers, covers for pincushions
doilieS. fancy work of any sort. tatting for
collar points, crochet for undergarments,
ribbon photo holders, fancy carriers, lace
collar points. Christmas and Easter cards,
photos OF scenery and so forth. Home
friends will doubtless help you to scraps
that can be utilized In many ways. but
don't put in anything worthless so that
people could feel themselves humbugged
When your box is about ready send no.
dent general OF Sunshine society. 90 Fifth
avenue. New York. and ask her 10 be so
kind as TO insert it in the Sunshine col
Miss - OF - has been an invalid
for - years. and Is In need OF money
for medicine and comforts. She has a
'wanngan box. the contents OF which
she would like 10 sell. These consist Of
- there mention a variety of things) :;
the prices range from TO % cents. Every
one who is willing and able is invited to
send whatever sum they please. and arti-
cles marked with corresponding price
will be sent at once-the choice TO be left
TO the invalid -
OF course everyone viii understand that
they are doing a kindness. and be satisfied
with what they get II you get more let
tiers than you have articles ii Will be easy
TO get something to fill the orders
II you are not able to attend to the
mailing OF the things. when your box IS
ready send word TO the Epworth league
or Christian Endeavor societies of your
town and ask them 10 conduct the sale.
soldier appeal 10 the w X. c. II is in
their line OF work to help the families OF
veterans II any OF your people are Ma
sons or Odd Fellows. or belong TO the
NJ w A. and If there are ladies' aux
iliaries In the town. interest them. and
will warrant your "wannigan box" 10 be
a success Mrs Rye Johnson.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-05
Tn. Order Of the smiling Face

We've formed a new society
The Order OF the Smiling Face;
An honored member you may be.
For every one may have place
The rules say you must never let
The corners OF your mouth droop down
For by this method you may get
The habit OF a sulky frown.
II piaymates tease you, let your eyes
brave and merry twinkle show;
For IL the angry tears arise
They're very apt TO overflow.
II you must practice for an hour.
And If IL seems long. long while,
Remember not to pout and glover,
But wear bright and cheerful smile.
The rules are simple as you see;
Make up your mind TO join today.
Put on smiie-and you will be
An active member right away.
Lucy Foster in st. Nicholas.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-05
Iook FOR the eeautIfuI

Look for the beautiful looked down.
and saw
The road stretch out before me. straight
and bleak;
Hard ruts. sharp ice. and withered leaves
there We're,
No beauty. Then a pool had not marked,
Went suddenly bright, with pure radi-
Q.ike a fine couplet in somber verse;:
Look for the beautifuf'-and in the sky.
/ found the glory's source-the setting
sun. j..
Dominant over the encroaching clouds Of
night
And over the East, the sickle moon.
Shone fair against the deep. mysterious
blue.
Look for the beautiful" even so my soul.
Mrs Bertram Williamson.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-05
The Word That Wasn't Said

Not long ago a dear friend OF mine
while away on a visit lost her mother
The mother died suddenly. and the CIR
was not able to reach her before she
passed away. / know that 1 shall never
forget the daughters words the first time
i saw her after her sorrow. Bursting into
tears. she said: II never, in all my life
told her how much I loved her."
And girls. let this be lesson to you
None OF you know how long you will have
your mother with YOU There will come
day. maybe. when she will not be al
your side, and you would give all you pos
sessed for the opportunity of saying a
single loving word to her.
Begin now. for there is great danger OF
not doing enough for your paai6er. Dc