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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-01-19
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 lis entire
ly closed deafness is the result, and I'M
less the Inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored to its 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.
Take HALLS Family Pills for con
stipatiOn.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-01-19
OUR NEW CAPITAL.

Our solOns at Richmond are feeling
very good. They are in now quarters
and the dirt, filth and disease breeding
foulness which were SO long disgrace
to Virginia. and stumbling block to
her progress, have disappeared and
for once we have capital which is a
pride to our people and an ornament
to the State. Unhesitatingly We say
that no money spent in the State has
been better spent, and none will be
spent In many years which will show
more and better direct results. The
capital lacks one thing and that Is a
tablet in each hall bearing the names
of the men who supported the measure
by which this transformation was
brought about.
Had any outsider seen some portions
OF the old capital he would have doubt
ed whether we had passed the savage
state. There were committee rooms
which were second class hog pens. The
Halls Of the Senate and House were
themselves disgraceful and lOathesome
to look upon, but the basement com
mittee rooms, and offices were beyond
description. These have gone, and q
feeling of cleanliness, OF soliditv, of
dignity pervades the whole place.
There is criticism of the structure
of the galleries in each hall which we
cannot refrain from making, and why
like criticism was not made in time to
correct 80 gross blunder we have
been at loss to determine. The gal.
lsries in each assembly hall for the
mere sake Of uniformity are continued
at their ends until they shut off the
half OF two windows in each hall.
There is an apparent lack of ventila-
tion anyway, but had these galleries
been cut off. that is stopped before
they crossed the upper half of these
windows, there would have been no
obstruction of the very much needed
light and air in each, and the beauty
OF the galleries would in no sense have
been marred.
The desks were not in when we Wis
tied the capital last week, but the
chairs were there and the carpe ts
down. In few days this inconven-
ience will be obviated and comfort
such as our General Assembly never
before know will reign. 1t will be a
source of qualification to show Wis.
itors to the Jamestown Exposition
these comfortable quarters, and when
shown the visitors will carry away a
feeling of respect for Virginia which
will be permanent and merited.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-01-19
THE PALM LIMITED.

One of the most attractive booklets
we have ever seen is that of the South
ern Ry. describing its great Florida
train The Southern Palm Limited. "
The pictures of gardens. hotels, ocean
views, and tropical jungles, carry with
them and breathe a feeling Of luxury
we have seldom seen in such a publ
cation. 1t is impossible to examine
the booklet without longing to go at
once amid the scenes it pictures and
describes. .-s
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-01-19
Trotter-Payne.

Mr.. Herbert Trotter and Miss Belle
Payne were married on the 18th inst.
in Woodstock. Mr.. Trotter is son
of Mr.. ]. II. Trotter of this city, and
for several years was with the Staun-
ton Milling Co., but is now residing Ia
Woodstock. The newly married cou.
pie are on an extended northern tour.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-01-19

The Democratic caucus did some
good and some bad things. But the
haLd of the machine was in it from
start to finish, and has thus widened
a breach in the party which was start
ed some time ago by reason of the die
tatorial methods the machine has in
augurated. 1t is useless to say that
there is limit to human endurance.
Some of the machine methods have
already been rebuked, Others will be
later on. This State is not bull pen
where the occupants can be sold or
traded to the highest bidder. When
the machine began the last campaign
1t went deep down and hunted for
men in accord with it, and they are
showing their loyalty or their dis
cipline, Or both.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-01-19
$255.!OOvOO(..OO

to loan on easy rms, or we will build
you home on monthly payment plan.
NJ. ID. MILLER can be seen at the Pal
mer House in Stanton, Va. ,on Thursday
and Friday of each week, and at the Cliff
ton Forge office Tuesday of each week.
Write for circular Address
&. q. SPITZER, Harrisonburg, Va,
80 M. D. MILLER, Mgr, Covington,
jan IL SIN Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-01-19

vi dCcOuut VI Odu HOdltu, L HdNO ucClu-
ed to sell at public auction, at my stables,
Staunton, Va, on
tuesday, January 30, 1906,
at 10 o'clock a. M, all of my livery outfit,
consisting of u good, we'll kept livery
horses.
Vehicles-2 taIlyhos, "a passengers each !;
cab; 6 hacks; three. seated surrey for =
passengers; 2 four seated wagons for s
passengers EACH two. seated wagon;
physicians first class rubber tire phaeton
l runabOut, rubber tire; l runabOut, steel
tire; buggies, rubber tire; buggies, steel
tire; trap for four passengers, 1 sleigh.
&c.
|..Harness-1O single sets hack sets, 8
double buggy sets, l tallyho set for four
horses, and lot of saddles, brides, poles,
yOkes, robes and various other articles
usually found around a first class livery.
Terms-$10 90 and under cash; over that
amount eight months credit. negotiable
note satisfactorily endorsed. without in
terest. ID. w LANDES.
The hitching yard and feeding stables
will be continued at the old stand as usual
jan 10 ct
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-01-19

Will it require a Caesarian opera.
ton, or can first class city be born in
the natural way
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-01-19

The mouths of good many members
of the Staunton bar are said to be- wa.
tering for the $500 which the council
desires to sxpend to test the legality of
their own enumeration In the mean
time the poor tax payers lower jaw
is dropping in amaZemsnt as he won.
ders when his leg will be again pulled
and where the next plumbs will fall.
Many people believe they can see who
will get the $500. because these days
there are wheels within wheels.
There was no contest over the seats
of our Supreme Court Judges. The
present court was retained without op-
position, but undsr the new constitu-
tion the judges are not elected for the
full term, but for 4, 6, s, 10 and II
years. Judge Cardwell drew the short
term, and Judge Harrison the long one.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-01-19
w. A. Cushing, Auctlo neer.
Public Sale of Valuable Livery Outfit
tuesday, January 30, 1906,

On account of bad health, | have decid-
ed to sell at public auction, at my stables,
StauntOn, Va, on
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-04-26
AUDRAIN COUNTY PEOPLE.
Who Live in San Francisco, and Are
Endangered by the Earthquake
April Eighteenth.

Among the Audrain county people
who live in San Francisco, and were
endangered by the earthquake-are the
following:
DR.. John S. Potts, OF st. Nicholas
Hotel.
Robert Paul, son OF R G. Paul.
Mrs. Maupin, sister OF Mrs. M. L.
Taylor, Of this city.
One OF the Haskell boys.
Ernest Coil, brother Of Mrs. z. II.
Cullen, office in Call building.
Mrs Shell Insley and children I Mrs.
Insley is a sister Of Mrs. Harvey
Cordner, of Mexico.l
w. c. and James Abbay, two broth
ers OF John Abbay, of this city. The
Abbay brothers are prominent rail
road men.
Two brothers Of Arthur Holmes.
A sister of the Smith Brothers
of Mexico, is visiting friends in Sar
Francisco.
John L. Morris, son Of P. 5. Morris
Joseph Browning, brother Of jane
Browning.
Joe Inflow and family.
A brother of Miss Esther Norris.
A sister Of Mrs. c. S. Campbell.
Eugene Warden, brother OF II. ?
Warden, Of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-04-26

Foreign trips are the ''real thing, y
not only beause they show you "some-
thing Different" but because the
change in climate, customs, and even
down to the language, brings that
complete rest and relaxation which
constitute AN IDEL HOLIDAY.
That's why Mexico is such delight,
and memories linger long and some
thing to talk about remains In stock
for years to come. Can't We interest
you In s50.65 ROUND TRIP RATE
by the Chicago & Alton, April 25 tC
May 5, 1906? The Return Limit 4
way into the summer, so one can casu
ally visit heroic spots, see the grand
mountains, and get fun benefit Of thi'
fine trip. Z. F. MATHEWS, TktAAgt.
OF 'sThe Only Way" at Mexico. Mo.
will furnish you with complete par
ticulars, Dut you must do your part by
calling upon or writing to HIM.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-04-26
COURT OF APPEALS SETTLES
MARKETABLE TITLE QUESTION.
Case Of Metz VS.. Wright and Ellis
Settled Recently Opinion Of In
terest to Real Estate Men.

opinion Of interest to real estate
owners and agents was filed In the cir
cult clerks Office on April 18th. 1t
was rendered by the st Louis court OF
Appeals In the case of A. II. Metz, who
resides In Illinois, against W. L. WrIgn
aud Q. B. Ellis, Of Vandalla.
Mr.. Metz purchased 100 acres OF land
from Wright s. Ellis and they agreed
to furnish him an abstract showing
good merchantable title. Mr. Metz
had the abstract examined by an at
torney In Illinois and couple Of local
firms in Mexico and they reported that
the abstract was defective because 1t
failed to show patent from the govern
ment and failed to show regular salts
faction Of certain deeds OF trust and
other matters. Metz had paid a, 300
on the land and acting under the adj
vice OF bis attorneys refused to take
the land and sued Messers Wright 8
Ellis for the return Of the money. The
only question In the case was what
constitutes marketable title',
Wright s. Ellis claimed that the alb
stract rendered; Notwithstanding the
alleged defects, showed marketable
title
The case was tried before Judge Bar
nett about a year ago and he decided
that the title offered was not market
able. Wright & Ellis appealed to the
st. Louis Court Of appeals and that
court reversed Judge Barnett and de-
cided that the title is marketable and
decided that a title is marketable
within the meaning Of the law when
there is no such defect in 1t as will
disturb the market value Of the land.
Since the recent activity in the sale
of land the question Of what constitu-
tes a marketable title has been much
discussed by real estate men and buy
ers and the opinion OF st. Louis Court
OF Appeals in this case will do much
towards settling certain doubtful
questions which have caused consider
able trouble in the sale and exchage
OF land
Wright g. Ellis were represented in
the litigation by z. IT. Cullen OF this
city and J. o. Barrow Of Vandalia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-04-26
A TEXAS WONDER

The small bottle OF the Texas Won.
der, Halls Great Discovery, cures all
kidney and bladder troubles, removes
gravel, cures diabetes, seminal ennis
sions, weak and lame backs, rheuma-
tism and all Irregularities Of the
kidneys and bladder in both men and
women; regulates bladder troubles in
children. II not sold by your druggist
1t will be sent by mail on receipt Of sl.
One small bottle Is two months treat
ment and seldom fails to perfect a
cure. DIR. E. W. Hall, sole manufac-
turer, P. 0. Box $40. st. Louis, Mo.
Send for testimonials. Sold by all
druggists
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-04-26
MEXICO STREETS.
Carl Crow Of the Columbia Herald,
Speaks of the Paving in This
City Less Noise Than Else

Carl Grow, representative OF the
Columbia, Missouri, Herald, who is on
a tour Of the state securing data for
articles on the different kind OF paving,
was in this city Wednesday and after
short talk with City Clerk Dearing,
upon the cost Of the local streets,
stated to a LEDGER reporter: II not
ice that your paving here is compara-
lively noiseless to that In Jefferson
City, aud from what you say much
more satisfactory. The brick in jeff
erson City is treated with coating of
cement to fiji crevices and when a
horse or vehicle passes over 1t, twice as
much sound is produced than on the
paving here. The sand used In place
of cement no doubt deadens the sound
and appears to me TO make a most sat
isfaetory thoroughfare."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-04-26
JUDGE KENDALL
PREDICTED DISASTER
The Day Before it Occurred Knew
From Observation That Sections
Of the State of California We're
Over Slumbering Volcanoes.

Written for the Ledger.
MEXICO, Mo-, April 18th, 1906. =
Since we hear Of the great EARTH
quake that has destroyed the city OF
San Francisco, it reminds me Of what
said 10 conversation, only last Tues
day, with some friends who were in
my Office. l went TO California when
was mere boy and worked in the
placer mines on Gold Hill. near the
south fork of the American river;
and during that time /, with others,
prospected over a q good deal OF terri
tory. In the the spring Of 1858 |
went down on the coast near Santa
Cruz, and spent one summer on a
ranch. The next spring / went
down the coast to Watsonville, in
Monterey county, and near the mouth
Of the Salinas river, where another
boy and myself planted crop Of pota-
toes. After we got our crop cultivate
ed, having nothing to do, we, with
others, would take a team and our
saddle horse, and go far out into the
coast range mountains, hunting
where we found plenty of deer elk
and grlzzley (if we wanted him.
One Of these hunting trips we found
high up on the coast range Of noun
tains about twenty-five miles north
west of Monterey, crater belching
forth large quantities OF a black sub
stance resembling coal tar. This,
with large quantities OF decomposed
sea shells, far up in the mountains,
led me to believe that at some remote
period that the whole country had
been thrown up by volcanic eruptions,
in fact, plain evidences could be seen
in many other places, especially In the
mines
/ stated In the conversation refer
red TO above that had been fearful OF
the dreadful calamity that has afiiic-
ted San Francisco. Yours truly,
s. E KENDALL.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-04-26
FOLK TALKS OF TRR MOB.
Praise for Peters and Denunciation
for the Lynchers.

ST.. LOUIS, April II lin a speach at
the Commercial club banquet here to-
night Governor Folk said.
"We have recently had an occurrence
10 our state that has shocked a acivil-
lied world Strange TO say there are
men good men, tco, who approve hat
the Springfield mob did last Saturday
night when three negro prisoners were
lynched by hanging them 10 the out
stretched arm Of the statue OF liberty
holding aloft the torch on civllizat-
ion.
I'Whateyer may have been the crime
Of the wretches, Irrespective Of their
gilt or innocence, It was murder for
the mob to kill them. They may have
deserved death. but it was death at
the hands of the law and not by mobs.
Murder and criminal assault are punish
able by death In this state, and fall
ure Of justice in the case Of the latter
crime is unknown.
The action Of the Springfield mob
was dastardly -cruel. inhuman and
cowardly. Those who would condone
the action Of the mob speak OF the kill
ling Of a negro by young Peters at
Springfield last night. In this case be
was attacked by the negro and be shot
to save his life and the honor OF the
woman he was escorting. His act was
courageous and was entirely blame
less In the eyes Of the law. Conscious
Of the righteousness OF what be had
done, be went TO authorities and gave
himself up. He was promptly and
properly discharge. II the members
OF the mob think they did manly
Thing, why do they not bra vely give
themselves up and have the law take
it's course.as TO them? instead Of this
after committing this diabolical crime
against the honor Of the state, they
skunk away into the darkness. Noone
will dare admit publicly his connection
with the infamous proceeding. But If
they thought they we're merely putting
TO death three negros they we're. mis-
taken. They aimed at the assassina-
alton OF the state OF Missouri and in
suited the majesty Of the law. fsuchI
conduct be tolerated it will lead to an
archy. 1t takes many years to make
a civilized, law abiding man out Of
savage 1t only takes few minuets
to make savage out Of civilized
man.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-04-26
BURNT CLAY BALLAST.
Article on lettering Highways.

To the Editor OF the Ledger
MEXICO, Mo. April 16, 1906. Dear
Sir: In answer to many inquiries, |
wish TO say a burnt clay road is never
muddy for that property is lost IN the
burning, II burned properly. The sur
face OF the road is hard and smooth.
As q speedway for bicycles etc. 1t is
ideal. For carriages and heavy wagons
1t has no superior. No vegltatlon can
grow on It, 1t is practically free from
dust after the system has been extern
ded to tributary roads from which mud
might be carried. Moreover, the warm
red highways contrast pleasantly
against the green landscape at the sea-
sons OF the year when country drives
are most enjoyable.
The process Of burning requires
small capital and no great skill. Or
dlnary labor and little common sense
on the part OF the superintendent can
produce the best results.
Along the roadway wood Is piled in
form of continuous pyramid or ridge
on this is thrown 3 or inches Of coal
slack and from IL to IS inches Of clay.
which is cut from the roadway. On
firing the wood, enough air enters the
pile to enable slow combustion to be
carried on without generating to much
heat, which would vitrify the clay.
The clay when burned is then shovoled
into the roadway and crowned and roll
led to a smooth compact surface.
The best clays for making burnt bal
last are distinguished by certain phy-
sical properties. They are very plas-
tic, quite impure, very fine grained
and very sticky. Their tensile strength
is enormous, often as high as $50 lbs.
to the 50. inch. The shrinkage is very
greatl0 to 12 percent in drying and
burning process. These are the tech
nichal tests for recognizing these clays.
A ready practical test is to find the
very worst piece OF muddy road and
try burning 1t as directed, and you
will be pleasantly surprised at the re-
suit. l woud be pleased to consult
with any persons interested and will
cheerfully give them the benefit Of
what / know. Very Respectfully,
WV. MCKINNEY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-04-26
RUNNING SORES
COVERED LIMBS
Little Girls Obstinate Case Of
Eczema = instantaneous Relief
BY Cutlcura : Little Boys Hands
and Arms Also Were a Mass
Of Torturing Sores : Grateful
Mother Says;
"CUTICURA REMEDIES
A HOUSEHOLD STANDBY"

aIn reply to your letter I write you
my experience, and you are privileged
to use it as you see tit. Last year,
after having my little girl treated BY
very prominent physician for an obsti-
nate case Of eczema, l resorted to the
Cuticura Remedies, and was so we'll
pleased with the almost instantaneous
relief afforded THAI we discarded the
physicians prescription and relied en-
tirely on the Cutcura Soap, Cuticura
Ointment, and Cuticura Pills When
we commenced with the Cuticura Rem
edies her feet and limbs were covered
with running sores. In about six weeks
we had her completely well, and there
has been no recurrence OF the trouble.
"Inl July Of this year little boy IN
our family poisoned his hands and arms
with poison oak, and in twenty-four
hours his hands and arms were mass
Of torturing sores. We used only the
Cuticura Remedies, washing his hands
and arms with the Cuticura Soap, and
anointed them with the Cuticura ONT
menf, and then gave him the Cuticura
Resolvent. In about three weeks his
hands and arms healed up; so we have
lots Of cause for feeling grateful for the
Cuticura Remedies. We find that the
Cuticura Remedies are a valuable
household standby, living as We do
twelve miles from doctor, and where
it costs from twenty TO twenty-five dol
lars to come up on the mountain.
Respectfully, Mrs. Lizzie Vincent
Thomas, Fairmount, Walden's Ridge,
Tenn, Oct. 10, 1905"
compisss External sna InisEaal Tfs-lnen tof Every
Hnmef ffsm rimrsz - sclefal. tIfm Iafsney 2 AS,
uEI1IIna CuIfrura soap 1te QInIuert 49, EeEe!f-
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ef M may Be had of al druggist snEle ~ ailfn sures
the mot distressing Ehen al elle fA foaer Drug
Ch9uL Com, sols Ffap1t Boston, Mass
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nansIs I'D I1s GEszi san ksok
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-04-26
PRoPHECIEs ARE
BEING FULFILLED.
Prophet Spangler Foretold the
California Earth4 quake and the
Eruption Of Vesuvius Other
Happenings as Prophecied

The following is forecast OF hap
penings in the year 1906, as made in
December 1905 by Prophet Spangler.
Among other things he foretold erup-
tion Of vesuvius and also prophecied
that San Francisco would be destroy
ed by an earthquake.
The dissolution Of Russia.
The overthowing OF Turkey.
The assassination Of the czar Of
Russia.
The assassination OF the sultan Of
Turkey.
The prevention OF three wars by
President Roosevelt.
A protract ed race war In the South.
Destructive spring food In the I'm
tied States.
A destructive eruption of Mount
I-vesuylus.
The activity Of Mont Pelee and Po-
pocatepel.
Volcanic eruptions IN all parts OF the
world.
The eruption Of many volcanoes now
supposed to be extinct.
Great loss OF life by storms.
Destruction Of two Western cities
by cyclones
Earthquake in all parts OF the
world.
Destructive earthquakes In Califor-
MIA and the Philippines.
Rebellion 10 Spain.
Great disturbances all over Europe.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-04-26

TEXAS TO THE FRONTS COMING so
FAST YOU CAN HEAR IT.
No other section of the country
offers such inducements TO the Home
Seeker, the Health or Pleasufe-Seek-
er, or the Capitalist. A mild climate
fertile lands land cheap and busy,
growing cities l. s. G. N, 1.-THE
Texas Railroad" With more than
100 miles Of track, traverses the most
favored sections OF the State. Oper-
ates through cars from st. Louis,
Memphis, ect., in connection with
Iren Mountain Route.
We shall be pleased to answer In
quiries. Send &c stamp for the Texas
"Red Book containing interesting
facts. d. J. PRICE, G. P. & 7. A.
- Palestine, Texas.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-04-26
Grin Quicklv Knocked Ont.

"Some weeks ago during the severe
winter weather both my wife and my
self contracted severe colds which
speedily developed into the worst kind
Of ia grippe with all its miserable
symptoms says Mr.. ]. s. Egleston,
Of Maple Landing, Iowa. "Knees and
joints aching, muscles sore, head stop
ped up, eyes and nose running, with
alter native spells Of chills and fever.
We began using Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy, aiding the same with dou-
Bile dose Of Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets, and by its liberal
use soon completely knocked out the
grip Sold by Buckner & Whitney,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-04-26

WASHINGTON. = General Funston
telegraphs that all provision houses in
San Francisco are destroyed, Govern
ment buildings gone and food scarce.
Too many tents and rations cannot be
sent; two hundred souls must be
CARED for.
The Secretary Of the Treasury has
ordered the telegrsphic transfer OF ten
million dollars 70 banks, Funston
says the CITY is destroyed.
A. N. KELLOGG NEWSPAPER Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-04-26
Champ clarke's Work.

LouITASA, Mo-, April IA Hon.
Champ Clarke says he has succeeded
In securing a complete rural mail de-
livery service for the 10 counties OF
the Ninth Congressional District.
This will bring In addition to the
convenience, $4,000 to $4,000 yearly
to the district as salaries.