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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-04-12

More railroads for the Philippines
may settle the insurgent question, re-
marks the Atlanta Constitution Give
'em all free passes; they'll stick the
flag in their caps and ride themselves
to death
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-04-12

Women always consider it an I'M
fair advantage for a pretty widow
to have curly hair, notes the New
York Press.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-04-12

Hire deskroom in Wall street and
run railroad" is the modern way
according to the Ohio State Journal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-04-12

The forest policy of the government
was the subject of extended discus
sion in the Senate during the recent
session, and is likely to lead to wide
spread public comment, AYERS the
Washington Post. At it's base, the
real issue of the forest policy is
whether the government or the rum-
Der trust shall control the timber sup
ply.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-04-12

The good-natured competition OF the
German and American yachts, main
tains the Chicago Tribune, is almost
sure to relax further the tension be-
tween Germany and America in other
directions, and lndoubted good must
result Wherever practicable this as
sociation of countries in friendly strife
should be promoted for the better &C.
quaintance, the more generous rivalry,
and the more cordial fellowship OF all
concerned.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-04-12

WhIn a man operates life insur-
ance company, suggests the Louis
vile Co1rier-Journal, for the purpose
of fitting his family out with individual
yachts and palaces, rather than with
a view to making the dividend accu-
mutations of fact equal the dividend
accumulations that glitter in the i'm
agination of the agent, he is not a
thief. He has the exaggerated ego.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-04-12

General Miles does justice to the
looks of a very notable old Apache
Indian. Geronimo" he says, was one
of the brightest, most resolute and de-
termined looking men I have ever en-
countered. With the exception of Gen.
eral Sherman, he had the clearest,
sharpest eye think l have ever
seen"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-04-12

We must regard with profound salts
faction the decision of the Supreme
Court of the United States-though
we regret to see that one justice DIS
sented-to the effect that any State
may constitutionally enact law pro-
hibiting the use CT the national flag
for advertising purposes, insists the
New York Tribune. 1t is as sound in
morals and in patriotism as it is in
law
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-04-12

The United States produced one
and one-third billion pounds of sugar
in 1906, and Cuba sent to us two and
two-thirds billion pounds. The coun'
trv made a sweet morsel of this, ac
cording to the New York Times, and
plucked from the sugar-bowls of 9TH
err foreign nations Jumps aggregatfns
two and one-half billion pounds more
Hawaii, Porto Rico and Java furnished
half of the latter importation and
Germany, the West Indies, excepting
Cuba, and South America the bulk OF
the rest. The average American cih-
zen consumed one-half his own weight
in sugar, or 76 pounds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-04-12

Navarro now TOOK some Dale rope
and, half hitching it several times
around the bears nose, fixed at least
one female so that she would have to
keep her mouth shut. He then added
his RATA to the other two and the
trio dragged the bear up to a tree
about a foot in diameter, pulled her
hind feet around it on opposite sides
with riatas. then with many knots and
half bitches known only to sailors and
vaqueros tied them together hugging
the tree, at the same time leaving
plenty of space between the tree and
her body so that she could describe
as many circles around the tree by
springing and walking around it with
her forelegs as she chose, but she
could not reach the RATA on her feet.
Navarro now took all the other
riatas off, and, cutting the bale rope
on the bears nose, left her as free as
air except as to her two hind feet.
She awaited herself of the opportunity
to make up for long silence and xen-
forced inaction. She screamed, kick
ed. bit, scolded and threatened, and
we poked fun at her in several differ
emit languages until she lapsed into
sullen silence, wheL we left her to
solitary meditation ana went back to
the bait
Gnero succeeded in catching cub
the first throw, and Chato and Ybarra
helped tie it; the cahmbones, or
greenhorns. were all busy with the
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-12-20
The Installation Of Generators.

The majority of generators are in
stalled in cellars or placements. This
is allowed by the board of fire under
writer's when certain conditions are
met. In this connection, it may be
noted that tho machines accepted by
this organization already meet these
requirements. The others are such as
any house owner can easily comply
with.
In houses already built, the work OF
laying pipes is usually simple matter
to man handy with tools. Since II
is essential that all joints and eonnec
lions be absolutely tight, it may b'
advisable to employ reliable gastittel
to run the piping.
Fifer Bros, practical plump ers, o.
this city, are putting in many of these
plants throughout this section, ant
will do your work promptly on short
notice.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-12-20
Died From His Injuries.

Mr.. VIM. A. Turk, native of this
county, died on Saturday at Welch,
w. Va, from the effects of injuries
received in tunnel at Roadfield, w.
Va. where he was experimenting
some blasting, and was injured by q
premature explosion some ten days
before. He was taken from tho tunnel
in an unconscious condition. and car
ried to the hospital at WEIGH, where
he died. Deceased was most prom.
Using young, only % years OF age. he
was q son Of the late James Turk and
was born near Messy Creek, and has
many relatives In the county. His
mother, Mrs. Sarah Turk, now lives
in Bridgewater. His wife and little
SOD survive him, also three brothers,
Messrs. Charles, Thomas and dleaves
Turk. The funeral took place Tues.
day at Bridgewater.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-12-20
AcetvIene Gas Ia Made

from calcium carbide, which is com.
posed of pure charcoal and lime fused
in an electric furnace. This carbide
is dark colored. notwithstanding, hard
and brittle, and by absorbing moisture
gives off the colorless gas called acety.
lene. which burns with brighter
flame than any other known gas and
without producing an odor. It has II
times the illuminating power of coal
gas and thus requires much smaller
burners.
Fifer Bros. of this city. are agents
here and will install plant for you on
short 20 lice.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-12-20
SW0ope items.

Swoope, Dec. 17.-Mrs. Thomas
Hunter of near Hebron, has been call
ed to Missouri, her former home. on
account of the illness and subsequent
death of her sister.
Several inches of sleet and snow
cover the ground at this writing. 1t
is hoped that it foretells heavy fruit
crop next year.
Miss Grace Clemmer is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Newton Brown in Rock
bridge.
Miss Lena Stoutamyer, who has
been visiting friends in Staunton, has
returned home.
Miss Mary Wilson is at home from
school, and will remain until after the
holidays.
Mr.. Ed. K. Hoover. our popular
deputy sheriff, passed though here this
morning for Fordwick on business.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-12-20
About The PanIcs.

The Albany, IN. " Herald induI.
ges in some "reminiscences concerning
ing panics and calls attention to the
fact that Ulysses s. Grant had beer
president four years and half when
the panic of 1873 came. Grover Glove
land had been president but two or
three months when the panic OF 1898
came, after being carefully provided
for by republican legislation. Theo
dore Roosevelt had been president six
years when the panic of 1907 struck
the country, in addition to which the
republican party has been in absolute
ascendency for upwards of ten years.
As the Herald remarks, ut takes some
nerve for republican to talk about
the connection between democracy and
hard times, but he has plenty of it,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-12-20
Local Notes OF Interest.

Money to lend in quantities to suit
borrowers, apply to Quarles & Pilson,
attorneys, New County Building, this
city.
Don't sell your turkeys or poultry
until you have seen J. l.. Emmert at
the Staunton Produce co. He pays
the highest market prices.
Christmas novelties, fireworks of all
kinds, CONNECTIONS, fruits, etc, at II
s. Hangers store on Augusta street,
opposite court house. He is also head
quarters for Xmas and New Year
post cards.
The attention of our readers is call.
ed to the announcement of W. j..
Swink in other column. Mr.. Swink
expects to locate in Craigsville about
March 18th. and desires to close out his
present stock of high grade clothing.
Read the prices on some of bis goods as
announced today.
The Court Exchange Restaurant.
(Cohen's old stand) is an up to date
place, everything in season served
promptly and in the best style. Call
and get your dinner when in the CITY,
A closing out sale of Xmas presents
is now going on at the store of j. w,
Mohler, l21 E. Main St.. opposite
Beverley Theatre. Special prices on
queensware and toys in quantities.
81 jackson. colored, for more than
twenty years track walker for the
q. y o. Ry., was struck by a freight
train at Brands Saturday night and
instantly killed.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-12-20
Biggest Warshlp In the World.

Quincy, Mass, Dec. 17.-At the
moment the guns of Admiral Evans
fleet we're roaring out their farewell
salute at Fort Monroe the first keel
plate of the great battleship North
Dakota, the largest battleship in the
world. with the exception Of her sister
ship the Delaware, was laid in tho yards
of the Fore River Shipbuiloing Com.
pany here. A fourth larger than the
largest ship now in the American
navy. the actual construction of the
North Dakota may now be said to have
begun. The first plate laid was No.
10. There are twenty of these plates,
each twenty-four feet long and each
weighing 5000 pounds. As soon az
the first plate was laid frames were at.
tached to 1t. The contractor has
three years in which to complete the
building of the ship. but the officers of
the company say that they will be
able to complete the North Dakota
provided the material is not delayed
so that her launching may take place
ten months from today.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-12-20
OFF FOR THE PACIFIC.

THE FLEET ASSEMBLED AT HAMPTON
ROADS PASSES OUT AT THE CAPEs-
GUNS THUNDER AS SHIPS PASS
PRESIDENTS YACHT.
Monday morning the great fleet of
battleships now on Its cruise to the
Pacific coast, perhaps farthe-. sail
ed out of Hampton Roads After
review by the President ,ae great
vessels steamed in single file past the
May flower, on the bridge of which Mr..
Roosevelt stood and saluted t1em one
by one.
There was one great die nason of
thirty-six guns; the rumble nd roar
echoed and re echoed over tire water.
and the fleet passed out to ses between
Cape Charles and Cape Henry.
Following the flagship, they turned
south ward and became smaller and
smaller to the eyes OF those who
watched their departure, until they
were lost to view.
On shore there were relatis es of a
great many Of the 1900 me- on the
ships-mOthers, wives and sweet
hearts. Naturally, they wer greatly
affected by mingled emotions. These
emotions meant many tears end were
tender features of a great scena, one of
the most remarkable ever formed by
naval maneuvers anywhere in the
world.
The start, which was under Presi
dent Roosevelt's personal direction,
WAS most brilliant and impressive.
The cruiser.yachS Mayfower, with
the Chief Executive aboard. was sight.
cd at O'Clock. Immediately there
was great activity on the ships Of the
fleet. The transformation was DO
wildering as the vessels swung out.
When the May flower was near enough
to be introduced, according to naval
etiquette, the whole fleet exploded
with simultaneous salute of twenty
one guns. The staccato roar shatter-
ed the atmosphere. made earth and
water alike tremble, and was deafening.
The firing was at intervals of five
seconds, but with all the vessels firing
at one time, the guns made contin-
ual roar.
The Mayfiower. headed between the
two lines OF ships, took up position
in the center. The commanders OF
the ships then boarded the fussy little
Launches and buried to the Presi.
dents vessel. President Roosevelt. in
frock coat and high hat, was on the
bridge of the Maydower. The ad
mirals were In full naval dress, glitter
ing with gold braid. The President
knew all of them personally. He said
the right thing in hearty manner, and
after the formal leave.taking was
over, the admirals steamed back to
their ships. The launches were hoist
ed aboard and the crews prepared to
sail.
The May flower steamed to the head
of tho fleet and the battleships fell in
behind in single file. Each as she
passed the Mayflower dressed ship.
The crews were at parade, bands were
playing. flags were dipping, and then
individually the guns of each ship
again roared out the salute of twenty
one guns. When one ship ceased fir
ing another took it up until the whole
fleet had saluted. When the last ship
passed the May flower the first could
be seen in the far distance already
growing smaller to the eye. In G. sur
prisinglY short time, the vesselo were
at a great distance, headed souti, and
the greatest battleship cruise In the
history of the new world was in prog
ress.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-12-20
Camp Omcers.

Tuesday evening Stenewall jackson
Camp of Confederate Veterans elected
the following officers: Commander
Rev. G.. w. Finley; LIST 1t. Command
er, Rev. W. N. Scott; End 1t. Com.
mander, Berkeley Minor; 3rd 1t. Com
mander, J. 8. Pancake; Adjutant, F.
7. Stribling; Treasurer, J. N. McFar-
land; Quartermaster. VIM. WholeY
Commissary, H. g. Hite; Surgeon, DR..
w. D. Armstrong; Assistant Surgeon,
DR.. VIM. Bell; Chaplain, Rev. D. f..
Gregory; Sergeant Major, q. ). Ooiner;
DR.. 8. Fl. Henkel. Color Ser
geant; J. A. Hupman. vidette, James
w. Blackburn; Color Guards, R. l..
Leftwich and q. ID. Stoneburner; Elk.
ecutive Committee-S. D. Timber
lake, L. A. Pace. q. E. Gay, T. ID.
Ransom, Jas. Bumgardner, Jr.; Com
mittee on Membership-J. N. Nc.
Farland, J. A. Fauver. James Bum.
gardner, T. D. Ransom.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-12-20
cdncert at the v. S. D. B.

Last Thursday evening q compli-
mentary concert was given to the
Board of Visitors in the auditorium
of the Virginia School for the Deaf
and Blind. and it was in every way o
most enjoyable occasion. not only to
the members of the board, but to that
portion of the public who were priv.
legged to be present. Concerts as q
general proposition are not always en-
Pertaining, but those given by the
blind pupils possess novelty and q
freshness that always make them worth
the while. The little blind tots, and
for that matter the older pupils too,
deprived of one of the senses. seem to
quicken the ear and voice to percep-
ton not enjoyed by more fortunate
people. The program throughout was
excelIently rendered. calling for fire.
quent encho ores. There were choruses,
solos, Orchestra numbers, etc. The
Bonnie Little Brownies junior chorus
was so acceptabIy rendered that q
repetition of it was given by special
request at the close Of the evening.
Organ solo by Jensen Stevens was the
fine effort of decided talent, as was the
cornet solo by Fletcher Burnett. One
of the pleasures of the evening not
down on the program, was the singing
of little Harold Lawrence. q wee tot
apparently not over seven years. A
first year pupil. whose voice is ~ we'll
developed that it might easily DO tax
en- for that as belonging to a young
man. The little fellow is clever in rag
time music. vaudeville and negro dia
lect singing. He is little prodigy and
promises to make his mark.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-12-20
Odd Fellow Officers.

Staunton Lodge No. As. has elected
the following officers: w. A. Klpps,
noble grand; R. 8. Bailey. vice grand;
g. G. Wheat, secretary; r. j. Ken
nedy. treasurer, and q. E. Bright,
chaplain.
ChurchviIle Lodge No. fled. K.
Hoover, noble grand; M. II. Lightner.
vice grand; G. L. Wilson, secretary
J. T. Bare, treasurer, and W. J. Bur
ton, chaplain.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-12-20
An inexperienced Housewife

finds cooking a delightful task with q
WHITE HOUSE COOK BOOK to
guide her. ALI the recipes included in
this book have undergone thorough
and practical test, they are not ex
periments. THE PHILADELPHIA
PRESS is making the unheard OF
liberal offer of this cook book and the
Daily edition of their paper, one year.
for only s. SO. This is practically the
price of the paper or book alone. Be.
fore the offer is Withdrawn you should
place your order.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-12-20
New York 5 E. 10 Cent Store.

You are invited to come to the New
York 5 and 10 cent store this week to
buy your Christmas gifts. Also ask
to sec our 100 piece and 81 piece dinner
sets and Holly Box paper and envel.
opes. DAVIS & HOLT,
Is North Augusta st.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-12-20
For Christmas.

Bracelets, lockets, rings, chains,
brooches. new designs of the reliable
kind. Low p.ices. At Lang's.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-12-20
Catarrh and Deafness.

Mrs. E. D. Lawson, Navasota, Tex,
writes:
cit is with great pleasure that write
to tell you that my little daughter is
entirely cured of cafarrh and deafness
and is in better health than she has been
for the past two years. Peruna is truly
great medicine and I cannot say too
much in praise of it. Ithas done for my
little girl what doctors have failed to do.
She has taken not quite three bottles"
IF the practical women of the world
Il who use family medicines, were
asked which is the most reliable family
medicine in use today, a great majority
of them would reply, without hesita-
ton, Peruna.
Peruna is especially praised by the
women because they have abundant OPP
portunity to note its prompt effects in
relieving the various ills to which the
family is liable.
Coughs, colds, indigestion, collie, kid
ney and bladder trouble, nervous weak
ness, loss of appetite, irregular circula-
tion-all these and many other ailments
dependent upon the exigencies of eli
mate are promptly relieved by Peruna.
Peruna has been prescribed for the
family by DR.. Hartman for over forty
years. 1t has become a standard med
icine throughout the greater part of
the civilized world.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-12-20

Of all kinds of good furnitu to select
a Xmas gift from, at 8. M. Wilkes q
Cos. 12-20-2t
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-12-20
The Little Store Around the Corner.


The Little store Around the Corner.
The Cash Novelty Go. is the ideal
place for a nice box of cigars for your
friend. brother or father. No. 6
North Augusta street. II 20-2t
PEBBLES Jury Disagree.
The jury trying the case Of Mrs.
PEBBLES. who murdered her husband
by shooting him and then MASKING his
head with rock, Tuesday came into
court and said they could not agree
and Judge Moffett discharged them.
This was one of the most brutal mur-
ders in Bedford county, and has Great.
ed considerable interest.
When Judge Moffett was instruct
ing the jury Mrs. PEBBLES, the prison
er, when listening to the statement of
her son, to witness that she intended
to murder PEBBLES upon his return
from Lynchburg. denounced the state
ment as lie. Her counsel tried in
vain to quiet her and the Court could
not do so until after several attempts
The woman repeated her charge three
or four times, creating a dramatic
scene in the courtroom. At other
times she was quiet and while the jury
was asking for the court 3 explanation
of the instructions she was eating an
apple in the dock. The jury stood one
for acqu1ttal, seven for murder in the
second degree and four for voluntary
manslaughter.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-12-20
Weak Lungs and Catarrh.

Miss Beulah B. Broome, 400 18th ST.,
n. E., Washington, D. c., writes:
81 have suffered from weak lungs and
catarrhal troubles for four years
brought on by many neglected colds,
but on the recommendation of a friend
1 gave Peruna an honest trial and am
pleased to state that it restored me to
perfect health. There is not the slight
est trace OF catarrh in my system and
my lungs are perfectly sound. I un-
hesitatingly give this testimonial"
Catarrh of the Worst Form.
Mrs. Amanda Long, 1887 Seeley Ave.,
Chicago, ILL.,, writes:
81 believe that am cured of cafarrt
of the worst form and of long standing.
1 was almost total wreck. 1 tried al
most everything, and doctored with a
number of doctors, but they did me no
good. I tried Peruna as a last resort,
and by the time / had taken one bottle
could see that it was helping me, so
continued taking it. I can now say I
have not felt the slightest symptoms
for three months, and 1 think there is
nothing like Peruna. I cannot praise
it too highly"
Headache and Neuralgia.
Mrs. M. Kliner, 264s E. SO street, s. E.,
Cleveland, Ohio, writes:
81 am enjoying good health since I
have taken your medicine. 1 had suf-
fered for good many years previous to
taking Peruna, and ever since 1 can say
1 do not know what headache or what
neuralgia is"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-12-20

Holly, Xmas Trees, Moss Wreaths,
Red immortelles. vioIets, carna'
tions and roses.
~ 20-2t. HAMRICK SEQ.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-12-20
Beverley Theatre
NEXT ATTRACTION,
BUSTER BROWN.


January 9Th, 1908.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-12-20

messed the departure VI GHo dcinc
feet on its long cruise. Miss Ber-
keley's brother, Captain Randolph
Berkeley, Accompanied the fleet on the
ship Kentucky.
Last Thursday evening the congre-
cation OF the United Brethren church
and their friends paid visit to the par
sonage and stocked the larder OF Rev.
4. W. Slower, their pastor, with every
thing good to eat. thereby making his
heart glad this holiday season.
Postmaster r. A. Fulwiler will make
every effort possible for prompt de-
livery of mail on Christmas day. He
will have two deliveries from the
carriers window, and will do every
tn ng in his power to make things.
smooth for the patrons Of the office.
Fobs. Chains. Scarf Pins. Sleeve
Links, Cuff Pins, ETC.. at Lang's.
Mr.. Joseph Loewner of Harrison
burg, will come to Staunton about tn Q
first of February to take position
with the Beverley Manufac turing Go j.,
which is extensively engaged in the
manufacture of college flags and ban
ners. He having purchased an inter-
est In the establishment.
The store of Pamplin & Phillips at
Schuyler. Nelson county, was robbed
Friday morning of $3.50 in money and
large amount Of goods John Wool
", a negro. was arrested at Rockfish
by Mr.. Phillips, and nearly all OF the
money was recovered. WoollY was
taken to Lovingston aud locked mp.