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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-10-04
2.CENT RATE.
Went into Effect Tuesday Until The U S.
Supreme Court Can Decide.

Tuesday the travelling public began
to enjoy, at least taste of reduced
railroad fare, for at midnight that
night the two-cent rate order of the
State Corporation Commission went
into effect, and will continue in force
until the Supreme Court of the United
States finally adjudicates the litiga
tion growing out of the effort to make
the railroads into giving cheaper rates.
The change, as everybody probably
knows now. is the result OF the com
promise between the State officials and
the corporation people, and had it not
been for the storm of public sentiment
aroused, it is altogether probable that
the order would still be held up by an
injunction of the Federal courts. just
how long the two-cent rate will con
tinue-or whether 1T will be a perma
nency-remains to be seen. 1t all de-
ponds upon the courts. Should the
railroads win, the sweet privilege will.
doubtless, come to an end; should they
ultimately lose, the reduction will be
come a fixture.
The twO-cent rate, it should be I'M
derstood. will not apply to all the rail-
roads. 1t will, have reference only to
ten of them, but as these are the larg
est and most important lines of the
state, the beneficent effects of the
change wi II be widespread.
Here are the roads to which it will
apply:
The Norfolk and Western, the Ches-
apeake and Ohio, the Atlantic Coast
Line, the Seaboard Air Line, the
Southern Railway, the Richmond,
fredericksburg and Potomac, the
MISREPRESENTATION Railway. the
New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk
Railway. the Virginia and Southwest
ern Railway, the Louisville and Nash
vile Railway.
The Richmond journal says the fol
lowing liable shows where passengers
may make money on rates between
Richmond and A llephanv Station.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-10-04
CITY Council.

The common council met Tuesday
night in regular nontuly session, with
President TayloT in tie chair and
Messrs. BIackbul n, Crosby, Cochran,
Fauver, Marshall, Partlow, Silling ard
Witt IN attendance.
The report of the water superintend
emit and of the police justice, the latter
showing fines collected during Sep
TENDER amounting to $3C5 95, were re
ceIved and filed.
A resolution was passed unanimous
iy, appropriating 81 200 or such part
thereof as may be needed, for the pur-
chase of metal furnishings for the new
vault at the city clerks office.
The treasurer's report, showing
$50, 666 collected during September
with balance on band of 1924, 1923. SIS,
was received and filed.
Report of the street committee on
work on Sherwood avenue and North
Lewis street was received, fter which
the council adjourned.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-10-04

Wheeling, W. Va, Sept. 30.-A girl
wife's ambition is the cause of W. Fl.
Hearne, the millionaire attorney, an
nouncing that he win be candidate
for the republican nomination for gov.
ernor of this state.
Mr.. Hearne is 60 years old. A few
months ago he married Miss Campbell,
IS years old, of st. Louis. Mrs. Hearne
wants to be the first lady in the state.
Mr.. Hearne has never before been In
politics. He will make 6. tour of the
state in an automobile. Mr.. Hearne
is brother of Frank Fl. Hearne, pres
ident of the Colorado Z leI and Iron
company, who died recently.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-10-04
Hard Times in Kansas.

The old days of grasshoppers and
droutA are almost forgotten in the
prosperous Kansas of today; although
a citizen of Codell, Earl Shamburg. has
not yet forgotten hard time he en-
countered. He says: II was worn out
and discouraged by coughing night and
day. and could find no relief till tried
DIR. Kings New Discovery. 1t took
less than one bottle to completely cure
me.'' The safest and most reliable
cough and cold cure. and lung and
throat healer ever discovered. Guar.
anteed at B. F. Hughes drug store.
soc and ST.. Trial bottle free.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-10-04
Killed At Clifton F0rue.

About noon Tuesday Mr.. Charles
Ford of CraigsviIle. was killed by q
train at the station at Clifton Forge.
He was a brakeman on the division
between Hinton and Handley, and
was returning to his post of duty after
few days spent with relatives at
CraigsvilIe. In attempting to board a
west bound feight he fell beneath the
train and was crushed to death. The
remains were taken to Craigsvile for
burial yesterday. He was the son of
Mr.. John Ford of that place.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-10-04
Corpse or white Man Found In Mountains

A telephone message received Mon
day at Clifton Forge from the Rich
patch Mi lCg, a remote settlement in
the mountains of Allegheny county,
announce s the finGing of the partially
clothed body of a white man, which
has not as yet been identified. Only
an overshirt and undershirt We're on
the corpse, and there were absolutely
no papers or other things which might
assist in Identification. One of the
eyes were discolored and there was a
bruise on the abdomen, while the legs
were lacerated. Foul play is suspect
ed, though it is barely possible that
the man got lost in the mountains and
died of hunger.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-10-04
Appointment of Commissioners.

Judge Letcher of the Circuit Court
has appointed the commissioners of
the revenue for Augusta county as
follows: Pastures, James E. Diamond
South River, s. FL. Arnall; Beverley
Manor. John F. Taylor; Riverheads,
Walter E. Beard; North River, Rufus
P. Bell; Middle River, VIM. 81. Moor
man. All the appointees have filled
the office before except Mr.. Bell in
North River, who succeeds Mr.. j. A.
Walker, who having for some time re-
sided in StauntOn the judge thought
him ineligible for the position.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-10-04
We owe it to our
Cut Glass
Display

To again bring it to your notice. Since we
last spoke to you on this subject we have
added to our showing some delightfully."-
attractive goods, and we are anxious to
have you see them.
1t is impossible to describe their beauty
for mere words can give you no Indication
of the scintiliating loneliness of this ware
And we can honestly say that our today's
Cut Glass displays is larger, more varied
and attractive than any we have ever in
vited you to examine. And as you know.
this is Saying good deal.
Add to all this the fact that our values
are really exceptional, and you will get a
fair idea of what Cut Glass arguments are
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-10-04
DEATHS DURING THE WEEK.
MIR. SAMUEL H, McCUE.

hhs SAM y ILL n. MCCU h.
Mr.. Samuel Fl. McCue died Sunday
afternoon at 3 o'clock at his home near
Verona, after protracted Illness. He
had been in declining health for several
years. Mr.. McCue was a son of the
late John G. McCue and was GA years
of age. having been born and reared in
Augusta county. He was an indus
trious farmer and had friends through
out this section of the State, all of
whom unite with the family in mourn
ing his death. The deceased was a
Confederate veteran and made record
for aallantry in the Civil War. He
leaves widow, who was Miss Mann lie
Norman, and fonr children-Misses
Mary L. and Mamie McCue, and
Messrs. Frank and John Cyrus McCue.
The funeral was held Tuesday morn
ing at II O'Clock from the residence and
interment was at Old Stone church
cemetery.
MIR. ROBERT HUNTER.
Mr.. Robert Hunter of Craigsville,
died Sunday afternoon at the Kings
Daughters hospital, where he had been
for two weeks, coming here in very
serious condition. His remains We're
taken to his old home at CraigsvIlle,
where the funeral took place Monday
afternoon. Mr.. Hunter was 70 years
old and is survived by the following
children: Mrs. Mollie Ingram of Buff
falo Gap, Messrs. W. 8. and Fl. p.
Hunter of Craigsville, Mr.. F. 8. Hun
ter of Hinton, w. Va, and Mr.. G. F.
Hunter OF Clifton Forge; also by one
brother, Mr.. Samuel Hunter of Fish
ersville.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-10-04
Some Interesting Letters to F'fer
Brothers.

Middlebrook, Va, Sept. 20, 1905.
To Whom 1t May Concern:
This is to certify that Fifer Bros. of
Staunton, Va, have installed for us a
Davis machine. We had them take
out water feed machine which we
used, which was unsatisfactory. for
the past five years. We take pleasure
in recommending the Davis machine for
it's bright illumination.
Yours truly,
1.-The Daylight Store
H. G. McGARY s. Co.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-10-04
Middlebrook, Va, Sept. 20, 1906.

Middlebrook, Va, Sept. 20, 1906.
This is to certify that l have bad
Messrs. Fifer Bros. Staunton. Va,
install for me Davis Acetylene Gas
Generator with which l am fully sat-
isfed. 1t gives a nice soft, bright.
clear. and steady light that really
shows off my goods better than day.
light. We find the machine no trou.
BILE at all. am satisfied it's just what
I have been needing fora long time
and would not go back to using oil.
Yours truly,
n. F. CROSS
More anon.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-10-04

Hon. VIM. j. Bryan will speak at
the State Fair grounds in Richmond
on the 18th Of October. Fl. l.. Opie,
editor of the Staunton Daily Leader,
and r. s. Turk, editor of the SPEC
TATOR, are on the reception commit
tee.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-10-04
Pe-ru-na q GOdSend
to Working People.

but must admit that he has been
benefited.
81 have met a large number of men
and women who have used it, but have
yet to find the first one who has not
been helped by it.
at is of special benefit to poor work
ing men and women who often suffer
for the necessities of life, contract dis
ease and have no money to seek medical
advice.
'"To such Peruna comes as godsend,
as it brings health.
81 have used it myself for sluggish
liver and for cataI rhal troubles, with
the best results"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-10-04

Hampton Gulford a citizen of Poca
hontas county. w. Va, was killed or
Monday last in Fayette county In an
alteration, the particulars of which
have not been learned.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-10-04

Judge Sanders, another Supreme
Court Judge of West Virginia. has
resigned.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-10-04

Mr.. J. Gardner Bare of FOrdwick,
was in the city Tuesday on business.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-10-04

DICHARD f. SASS, JR., room 4l5,
IN Burlington Bldg, so Olive street,
ST T,OuiS Mo. writes:
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-10-04
A CARD!

- ~ AMI
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invitation to visit Our
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you buy or not. Our Stock is
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are right. We carry a full line
of Mems and Boys Furnishing
Goods, Shoes, Hats, Trunks,
Leather Bags and Suit Cases,
DD All mail orders given
attention and goods
cheerfully exchanged if not
satisfactory.
WOODWARD & SONS,
Mems and Boys Outftters.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-10-04

II do not De-
lieve there is a
person W h o
"a k e 5 Peruna
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-10-04

IF Its Good and New, We Have IT,"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-10-04
Valley Railroad COmDany

Staunton, Va, Sept u, 1907.
The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders
OF the Valley Railroad Company will.
according TO the By Laws. be held al
otaunton:; Va in the Law Office of Bum
gardner bumgardner, on Friday, OctO
Der IL, 1907, at 10 o'clock q. m.
9. W. WOOLFORD,
10 II Secretary.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-07-25

The British army was once IN
difficulties through the lack of a
hangman. Murder was committed
by a soldier in the Crimea. but no
body could be found to carry out the
sentence of the court-martial
1t was announced that $40 and q
free discharge would be granted to
the man undertaking the task. At
last man did volunteer. He was a
newcomer to the army.
On the night prior to the date
fixed for the execution they locked
up the hangman in a stable to keep
him safe. In the morning the party
az the gallows waited, but there was
no haugman. He had gone mad dur
ing the night, or else he was now
Stimulating madness.
The officer In command turned to
one of his Captains with: Captain,
you Will have the goodness to hang
the prisoner!" The Captain changed
countenance, but he pulled himself
together, and appealed to the SERGE
ants with: Which Of you will hang
this MANI"
And to spare his Captain, one of the
men volunteered He afterward had
the satisfaction of flogging the man
who had volunteered and failed.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-07-25

er performance of the duties of the
Office could be given by him only
at great sacrifice. 1t was pointed
out to him, however, that the in
terests of the people of the State
would be gravely menaced by res
toration of the machine to complete
control in Harrisburg. The pres
ence of a representative of the mi
nority party in the Board of Public
Grounds and Buildings and the
other boards which conduct the fis-
cal affairs of the commonwealth
had exposed, and for time stop
ped, the graft and corruption on
"The Hill" but that the election
of Republican to the office this
year would necessarily restore the
old condition of affairs. Therefore
he determined to make the sacri-
fee and accept the Office. That the
election of John G.. Harman will be
the result is absolutely certain.
JUDGE DoNNELLY's INTERESTING
SPEECH.
The session of the Democratic
State Committee at which Senator
Dimeling was elected was replete
with interest. In the first place
the extraordinary attendance at.
tracted universal notice. In the
intense heat of midsummer politics
gets little attention, as rule, and
State Committee meeting on the
18th of July with only two seats
unoccupied was a novelty. The
manifest confidence and enthusiasm
was auspicious, moreover, for it re-
vealed an earnestneSS in the work
of the campaign which will COM
mand victory. There was complete
harmony of purpose, also, and such
condition is certain to produce
victory.
The feature of the meeting, how.
ever, was the address of the retir-
ing Chairman, Hon. Charles P.
Donnelly. One who has closely
watched and actively participated
in the proceedings of Democratic
Conventions and Committee meet
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-07-25

ings for years once said to me that
''the only way to defeat Donnelly
i'll parliamentary body was TO take
the vote before he has had chance
to speak" What he meant was
that the Philadelphia leader is SO
persuasive and forceful when he
speaks that he invariably carries
the convention with him. He was
never more eloquent and doubt if
he was ever as effective as on the
occasion i'll question.
He wasn't talking for himself
last Wednesday. If he had said
the word he would have been re-
elected quite as unanimously as
Dimeling was chosen and no man
would have more cordially endorsed
the action than his successor. He
was speaking for John c.. Harman,
the candidate, Senator Dimeling,
his successor, the Democratic party
of Pennsy lvania and the people.
He was urging the members of the
committee to the full measure of
their duty and admonishing them
against the danger of lethargy and
indifference and he spoke with all
intense earnestness and the sublime
eloquence which aroused the great
est enthusiasm.
Ex-Chairman Donnelly has been
"wheel-horse" of Democracy for
many years and has served the par
ty with rare fidelity and ability
He has uncomplainingly borne CEN
sure always bitter and mostly
unjust, for the faults of others,
and he has unselhshly given
his time, energy and talents for
the party. Such a man deserves
the compliments that have been
bestowed upon him. In relin-
gushing the distinction of a re-
election to the Craftsmanship, he
was simply obeying an impulse
which led him to the belief that he
could serve the party better in
less conspicuous station.
CAMPAIGN PLANS NOT DISCLOSED.
At the meeting of the State Com
mittee held last week the plans of
the campaign were neither discuss
ed nor indicated. Mr.. Brennan, of
Pittsburg, proposed that on a GER
tain day in A upuSt meetings be held
in all the important centres of pop
ulation in the State, simultaneous
ly, at which speakers shall address
the people OH the text, "Thou Shalt
Not Steal" That is the real issue
of the campaign and it should be
sounded so that every ear in the
commonwealth will hear it. The
suggestion met with much favor
and may be put in practice. 1t is
novel and would probably be effec-
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-07-25

tive.
If the people get to know the
truth there eau be no doubt of the
result of the election. The average
citizen wants honest government
for his interests are impaired in
proportion to the corruption of adj
ministration. During the last four
years So, 900, 900 have been abstract
ed from the Treasury of the State
and squandered i'll unearned boun-
ties to favorites of the machine.
That represents earnings of the peo-
pie uni silly taken from them by
sinister proce Sses for evil purposes.
If it had been left in the possession
of those who earned it, their re-
sources would have been increased
or their comforts multiplied.
The issue Of the present campaign
is to determine whether the corrup-
ton shall be resumed or the earn-
ings Of the people, other than suf-
ficient sum to economically admin
lister the government, left to the
disposal of those who earn. There
is nothing else to be considered.
The result of the election will have
, no influence on the politics of the
people. Pennsylvania will be Re-
publican whether Harman or Sheath
is elected Treasurer. But if Har-
man is elected there will be no graft
i'll the administration of the affairs
of the State and the wages of the
industrious will be left to their own
uses. G.. d. H.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-10-09
Honesty.

This word when fully defined means
a great deal. It is an excellent trait
of character that some men possess
on earth and one that all might pos
sess at will. To be strictly honest is
to be possessor of one of the many
noble virtues in the life of humanity,
and he who has acquired this and has
put it into practical use among his
felloWmen, never conceives any cause
for regret of same.
I feel confident that honesty stands
closely related (as it were) to Godli-
ness, but by no means would / say
that an average honest man means a
Christian one, but on the other hand,
every contrite Christian man is honest
in its loftiest degree.
Among such men we always find
peace, friendship, truth, sincerity
and happiness, and all together conS
strnct a wonderful union. Show me
one who deals honestly under any
circumstances with those he comes in
contact, and I will point out to you
one who has a decided tendency to-
ward honest dealing with almighty
God, therefore only proper touch Of
the holy spirit is required to fill his
heart with genuine Christian love.
+, the writer, have had this import
ant lesson taught me in early chill
hood by my parents and other earthly
superiors; it has developed in me as
did my body and age, and today | am
thankful to these teachers and to my
God. ~
Young man! Young woman! Be
honest even if it costs life, for ssHon-
@esty is the best policy y
THAT'S Who"
y Nov. %, 'O5.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-10-09

Henry E. Jones, Of Tampa, Fla,
writes: II can thank God for my
present health, due to Foley's Kidney
Cure, I tried doctors and all kinds OF
kidney cures, but nothing done me
much good till I took Foley's Kidney
Cure. -Four bottles cured me, and I
have no more pain in my back and
shoulders. am 81 years old, and suf-
fered long, but thanks to Foley's Kid
ney Cure am well and can walk and
enjoy myself. It is pleasure to recon-
mend it to those needing kidney medi-
cine'' Derrick's Drug Store.
Leonard GilIis of Lothair, Ga,
while with a hunting party was found
with the top of his head blown off by
the discharge of his shot gun. No
one was with him when it occurred,
but it is thought that he committed
suicide.
In most cases consumption results
from neglected or improperly treated
cold. Foley's Honey and Tar cures the
most obstinate coughs and prevents
SERIOUS results. 1t costs you no more
than the unknown preparations and you
should insist upon having the genuine
in the yellow package. Derrick's Drug
Store.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-10-09
Nj. +. :. Raw1 Mistseated.

i notice with regret the communi-
cation Of my old fried, Mr.. P. I. Rawl.
AS he had the papers necessary in the
case / think the managers should
have allowed him to vote. I will give
my reasons: He had complied with
the law. His registration ticket had
been issued by the authorized author
ities. If not an examination of his
ticket would have easily detected the
fraud, as every body knows the hand
writing of the different boards, Or if
not, there are always present .certifi-
Gates to compare.
Mr.. Rawl was deprived of his right
OF suffrage by no act Of his own, and
somebody has committed grievous
wrong. have been manager ever
since the law was enacted and have
always let's man vote If he had 3
registration certificate that was issued
by the county board. Ihope there Is
no spite work going on at that place
and that every thing win be explained
to my old friends satisfaction.
FAIR PLAY.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-10-09
His Dear Old Mother.

ssMy deaf old mother, who is now
eighty three years old, thfiyes Oh Eleo.
tric Bitters,' % writes W. B. Brnnson, Of
Dublin, Ga. .She has taken them for
about two years and enjoys an excellent
appetite, feels strong and sleeps well. )"
That's the way Electric Bitters affect
the aged, and the same happy results
follow in all cases Of female weakness
and general debility. Weak, puny chill
dren too, are greatly strengthened by
them. Guaranteed also for stomach,
liver and kidney troubles, by Hartmann
Drug Co. and Derrick's Drug Store,
druggists. SOC.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-10-09
8 .srArE y 3 a. 3 4 ONO. CRY OF To1EDo,

STATE or CHIC, CITY OF TOLEDO, GO
{ -.srsssf I1uc1s COUNTY. 's~ =sss.ss,. 50.
Frank =. Cheney makes oath that he
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Cheney g. Co, doing business 10 the
city Of Toledo, county and State afore-
said, and chat said firm will pay the
sumIof ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for each and every case OF catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use of Halls
SCatarrh Cure. ~ ~. -
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9th day Of December,
! A D. 1855.
a. w. GLEASON,
ts,EA1.1 y Notary Public.
Halps Catarrh Cure is taken internal
II, and acts directly On, the blood and
mucous surfaces Of the system. Send
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FRANK j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, O.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.