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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-10-23
A QUEER ANIMAL.

There is some sort of political animal
in Richmond, we hear, and possibly
other places, styled "Taft Democrat. +"
Just who named him, or them, we do
not know, and just who would want
such name we cannot conceive. Ger
tain it is that the man who would SO
style himself is political if not an ac-
tual coward. He can no more be a
Taft Democrat than he could be a
blacksmith monkey, or an intellectual
idiot. The very name is contradic-
ton, carricature on convictions, and
only babbling idiot, We think, would
wear it, or base coward strut around
under it. 1t is intended, if used by
anybody, so to describe himself or his
political status as to deceive the public
and his friends, it carries lie written
all over it, it is an impossible use of a
term, designed to hold favor with one
set of people, and curry favor with an
other, it is a deception and a fraud. If
anybody should style himself thus and
we feel glad we have not talked to any
one who told us he was ''Taft Demo
GRAFT" we advise him to carry a knife,
or slung shot, or gun. 1t is not safe
to trust himself out. He surely is
afraid to go about in the dark or hear
an owl boot, or brush crack under
his feet. He should go to the river in
daylight, when he will not be so much
scared and swallow some gravels, he
needs sand. He cannot sleep, we feel
sure in room by himself. He ought
to go back and hitch himself to his
mothers apron strings, if the good old
lady be living, and tell her his troubles
If he should tell her, however, that he
is Taft Democrat, she would disown
him, for no man who has had good
mother but would be ashamed to tell
her of so cowardly an act, and no good
mother but would be ashamed to own
a son who is Taft Democrat. If
gentlemen down there are going to vote
for Taft, call yourselves Republicans.
Tell the truth and shame the devil.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-10-23
GA FOOLS ERRAND."

Judge Taft has been in Virginia. On
last Saturday he spoke in Richmond.
His audience consisted of about 10000
people, two thousand of them, count
ing negroes, were Republicans, the
other eight thousand were Democrats
We have said his coming was ia FOOLS
errand," we now repeat the assertion.
No man who heard Mr.. Taft but was
deeply disappointed. His Republican
followers were the worst disappointed.
They expected tie hear an orator, but
on returning after the speech was made
they asked each other: "And what
went We out for to see ?" Mr.. Taft is
not an orator He has no element in
him an orator would want. He has
neither manner, voice, gesture nor
peculiarly wise statesman, or as great
man intellectually are wide of the
mark. He is neither, or if he is, no
public utterance, nor public act, exists
to show it, Any ordinary man could
have done all he has done and nothing
would have been thought of it. He is
really creation of President RoOse-
welt, who calls him "Dear WILL" just
as Gen. Leonard Wood is creation by
him. Does anybody believe that Gen.
Leonard Wood on account of ability to
command the armies of the United
States could have jumped over the
heads of all the tried officers of the
army, to the high position he holds,
had not the President taken him up
and lifted him over? Did ability or
fitness constitute the reason why Roose-
welt made Gen. Wood? Is there any
thing of the square deal in such treat
ment of our army officers =? Taft has
been pushed. But Taft, when the pres
idential hand is taken from under him
falls as fiat as a floor Would any but
a stupid brain have made the break he
did at Grants tomb? That one act
should apprise the people as to his
astuteness. We have said that he re-
sembled Connestoga beside an Arab
an courser, when on the track with
Mr.. Bryan, and we now repeat that
statement. His time in Virginia is
wasted time. True it afforded the re-
cent political turncoats of Virginia who
are already lined up at the pie counter,
opportunity to lick more dust from his
shoes. But that dirty work BELTS
them, SO we have no objection to their
self abasement. 1t has been said that
to be Republican in Virginia, is to be
an office seeker, lick spittle, and ne
gro lover. John S. Wise characterized
them as "Apostates for the price of
their apostacy." These expressions
seem as apt now as ever. The charge
of negro loving and mixing, is now cut
off from them. They have booted poor
Sambo out, and have substituted in his
stead class of Wyndham Merediths
who to the old time Republican will
soon prove curse and plague. The
new class will destroy him, drive him
from power and place, and leave him
stranded and naked. If Mr.. Taft is
elected the spoils will pass from some
of those who now are mighty. They
will be like the old bulls in the herd,
they will be whipped out, their sides
ripped by the horns of the younger an
imals, and they will hide away in
shame to die. They will shout over this
STOOLS errand'' of Mr.. Taft. Should he
succeed, they will cry over it, but
| FOOLS GRAND it is just the same.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-10-23
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-10-23
THOSE GENTLE VOICES.

We have spoken of voices. We have
said that the voice of Theodore is as the
voice of one crying in the wilderness,
and that the voice of Taft ishusky.
But there are others.
1t seems to be admitted that the
mouth Of Senator John w. Daniel had
several stitches taken in it in 1896 by a
well known needleman of the name of
Mckinley. Since that time his voice
has been out of tune. When he speaks
the sounds seem to emanate from the
wrong side of his mouth.
When Senator Thomas S. Martin
speaks-well when he speaks. But he
has not spoken in this campaign,so we
cannot tell anything about his voice,
whether it is high or low, loud or soft,
rough or sonorous, we could no so much
as swear that Mr.. Martin has voice.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-10-23
WASHINGTON LETTER.

From Our Regular Correspondent
Washington, ID. c., Oct. 17.-During
the last week, Lord Northcliffe, one of
the owners of the "Thunderer" as The
London Times is called, was the Presi-
dents guest at luncheon and now the
Times has published statement that
the President will visit England after
his African hunting trip or early in
1910. 1t is also said that he will deliv-
er the Romanes lecture at Oxford and
that he will then receive the honorary
degrees of d. G. L., which that Univer-
sity not long since bestowed upon the
Kaiser. According to the same report
the President will visit Paris and de-
liver an address at the Sorbonne. The
exact dates and subjects of the lectures
are not given. The President speaks
both German and French, as well as
English and possibly a Reformed
Dutch" language. They at least will
understand his English at Oxford, and
if he reads his lecture as he usually
reads his speeches, they will hear a
mighty good sermon in French at the
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-10-23
GOSHEN'S BIG DAY.

FLAG RAISING AND SPEECHES BY
EX-GOv. MONTAGUE, CONGRESSMAN
FLOOD AND HON. II. ST. G. TUCKER
Goshen, Va, Oct 16.-With ideal
weather prevailing and the salubrious
mountain air acting as tonic on the
visitors, one of the largest democratic
meetings held this season at any point
in Rockbridge county was that of the
Goshen Bryan Club here yesterday.
The speakers were Harry st. George
Tucker, Ex-Governor A. J. Montague
and Congressman H. ID. Flood.
Senator John w. Daniel, who was to
have been present, was prevented from
attending the meeting on account OF
the rate case, which is on trial in the
United State supreme court.
Attorney-General William A. Ander-
son sent telegram informing the club
of Senator Daniels regret.
Former Governor Montague's speech
on Especial Privileges was said by
many of the audience to be one of his
most brilliant efforts.
Mr.. Tucker kept the several thousand
spectators in a ripple of merriment, and
at the same time made some significant
comments.
EMr. Floods talk was one of inten G
interest.
The grounds of the Rochbridge Inn
were most deliberately decorated for the
occasion. Every store in Craigsville
and Goshen, with several af the little
neighboring villages, was closed dur
ing the afternoon celebration.
The rally closed with the raising of
an enormous flag. On the hill where
the Allegheny hotel stands, quartet
of brass instruments played most effec-
lively that sterling old hymn, "Amer-
ica, just as the flag was unfurled and
a volley fired.
Fifty women for weeks were engaged
in working on the flag.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-10-23
SorhOnne,

Sorbonne.
1t is understood that the Pres ident
will meet Mrs. Roosevelt at Khartoum
on his return from the hunting trip in
the wilder regions of the Dark Contin-
ent. Khartoum, as is well known
since the remarkable Kitchener Ex-
petition, may now be reached by rail-
road, but the usual course is to sail up
the Nile from Cairo to Assouan and
make the remainder of the trip by rail.
The itinerary of the social side of Mr..
ROosevelt's trip has not yet been COM
pletely worked out as yet, the time be-
ing too distant to permit of more than
a tentative program. The London
Times, in an editorial of the 18th says
that 'sThe whole British public will
welcome President Roosevelt with sin
cerest pleasure" and adds that sit
would be difficult, if not impossib BILE, to
name guest who would be assured of
a more hearty and genuine welcome
from all classes of the people.
Washington, Notwithstanding the
dryness of the times as regards news,
has always within its boundaries, or
conspicuous people distinguished for
what they are doing or what they have
done. Admiral Evans, or "Fighting
Bob" as his sOubriquet goes, has placed
the Presidents Secretary, Mr. Loeb, in
that pOpulous and swelling division,
the Ananias Club. It>will be remem-
bered that Secretary Loeb about the
time of the sailing of the American
Fleet on its start around the world,
cOntradicted a statement of Admiral
Evans to the effect that the fleet would
circumnavigate the planet and return
through the Suez Canal. Speaking of
Secretary Loeb's denial of this state
ment, Admiral Evans says: ''Mr. Loeb
is undoubtedly one of the best men
who ever served as secretary to presi-
dent, but / am sure | can keep him
busy for long time denying things, if
l publish everything the President has
said to me.n Admiral Evans then
quoted the President as having said to
him, as he left for his ship: 'tRemem-
Der, Admiral Evans, you sail with the
confidence of the president more COM
pletely than any admiral ever did be-
fore; your course is a peaceful one, but
you realize your responsibility if it
should turn out otherwise.
Much interest has been felt locally
and perhaps in fashionable circles
through Out tue COuHtIy Will ItlcIcHCc
to the love affair or engagement, as 1t
may be, between the Italian Duke and
Miss Katherine Elkins, daughter of
the multi-millionaire senator from
West Virginia. The engagement has
been declared off at both ends of the
line, Italy and United States, with con-
siderable emphasis but now comes the
information from Turin, the home Of
the Duke of Abruzzi that he is leaving
for the United States and the he has
recently purchased jewelry to the ex-
tent of 100000 lire-a beggarly $50, 900.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-10-23

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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-10-23
Taft in Richmond.

Mr.. Taft, the Republican nominee
for President, met with courteous re-
ception in Richmond Saturday night
when he spoke to large audience in
the Horse Show building. A large part
of his audience were Democratic, and as
this was the first time Republican
candidate for president had spoken
there, certainly since 1860, much curios-
ity was aroused. He took pains
not to touch on the race ques-
ton, as he did in Ohio, but made a
rather bad break when he said: 81 be-
lieve the South is in-sympathy with
protection. 1t is said about 1000 peo-
pie were present at the speaking.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-10-23

Mr.. Bryan is asserting that he has
information leading him to believe the
Republican party is getting the money
to buy the election. They did it in
1896, why not now? They have bought
it ever since. They will do it
in 1908 if they can. Money is their
god. Money, they declare, moves the
world. 1t certainly moves Republi-
can
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-10-23

ofkidney disease.
While kidney dis
orders are the
most common
diseases that pre-
vail, they are
almost the last
recognized by
patient and ply
siCians, s0ho cen
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-10-23

The Governor of Puerto Rico, one of
Mr.. Roosevelt's appointees, in public
address called Jesus Christ ''a bastard, !"
and Mr.. Roosevelt knows it, or should
have known it, because it has been told
him.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-10-23

He who steals my purse steals trash,
but he who robs me of my letter file,
robs me of that which doth not enrich
him, but makes some others poor in.
deed,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-10-23
Sim GER To lk@
TO- The Difference Between Poor and Good Cabinet Work

10. The Difference Between Poor and Good Cabinet
q 1t is fact not generally known that very
few sewing machine manufacturers pro-
duce their own cabinet work. This is
distinct industry in itself.
q The Singer Company owns and operates
the largest and best equipped factory in
the world, exclusively devoted to the
production of the highest grade sewing
machine cabinet work.
q Only the finest woods procurable are used.
To insure the proper selection of these
woods, a corps of expert wood rangers is
employed, whose duty it is TO purchase
individual trees, the grain and growth of
which entitle them to use in Singer cabinet
work.
@ This is why Singer cabinet work, besides
being the most durable, is also the most
beautiful, 1.-The Singer process brings out all
the richness and natural beauty of the wood.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-10-23

What has so Gained 1.-THE fretful por
cupine" in the Whitehouse 1t is
noticed that he has been quiet for days.
Is it because the signs are better, or be-
cause his friends have put cotton in his
mouth.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-10-23

That Taft club in Richmond with its
500 members is ghostly affair. 1t is
seen only at night, if at all, and then
only by very superstitious people.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-10-23

They count without their host who
Gompers toward the Republican party
will not draw thousands of workmen
to Mr.. BrVan
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-10-23
FOR SALE.
The Beautiful AIieQhany
Hotel /!
At Public Auction at the Norfolk
Real Estate Exchange, Norfolk, Va,
TUESDAY. OCTOBER II, 1908.
AT II O'CLOCK NOON,

AT II O'CLOCK NOON,
Located at Gosen, Va, 1880 feet
above sea level, on milan line of the
Chesapeake q Ohio Railway, within a
few hours ride of Richmond, Norfolk,
Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia
and New York. The hotel is splen-
did modern structure of light stone and
brick, contains IA rooms, large assem-
bly, and ball rooms, built and furnish
ed throughout at a cost of about
$4,000. The hotel is located at the
crest of hill commanding a magnifi-
cent view, surrounded by lawn of II
acres. Splendidly located and equipped
for summer hotel or sanitarium. For
full particulars and photograph address
BYRD q BALDWIN BROS,
"a Brooke Avenue,
Norfolk, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-10-23

Mr.. Taft was pioneer as judge in
standing for capital against labor; but
then he did not expect presidential
lightning to strike him.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-10-23

Old man Hite of Bath county, who
Col. S. Brown Allen eXultingly told us
would vote for Taft this year, has voted
the Republican ticket for twenty years.
Now we would like to hear again from
Myers of California, who wrote the
Colonel that he too would vote fol-
Taft. Well bet cent to ginger cake
that when Myers record is published
he scared as few Yankees as any salt
peter maker in the Confederate States.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-10-23
BRYAN AT LOUISVILLE.

Mr.. Taft was in Louisville, KY, q
few days since, and spoke to a fail
sized audience. Mr.. Bryan was there
last Tuesday, and there was a process
sion SEVEN MILES long in his hon,
or. Thirty-one brass bands made music
for the occasion. The Washington Post
would not mention this, and only gave
a few extracts from his speech. In the
same issue it gave columns to speech
by Knox, and Taft's parade through
Delaware, New Jersey and other states
controlled by criminal com bines. This
is the way news is suppressed.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-10-23

The "Jim Crow plank in the State
Democratic platform of West Virginia
is winner. 1t is going through like
toboggin down its slide.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-10-23

For some days Mr.. Hearst has not
further disclosed his own villainy, by
reading any more stolen letters.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-10-23
Thousands Have Kidney
Trouble and Never Suspect It.

PreVaIency OF EAldNey Dlse.lse.
Most people 60 net realize the alarm
ing increase and remarkable prevalency
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-10-23

/ The Republican party has given US
some very seasonable weather this fall.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-10-23
DunSmore Business College
STAUNTON, VA.
Farms and Timber Lands.

~ Tract of farming and timber
land, 49, acres, in lower part of Abe
marie county. One-half is in virgin
timber-oak, pine and hickory; the
other part is open land suitable for cul-
tivation. Price $1,000 per acre.
~ An exceedingly desirable farm
and very comfortable home. 357 acres,
fenced and well watered. All cleared
except IS acres in timber. so acres in
rich bottom land. y acres orchard
Land produces two tons hay per acre.
Comfortable dwelling; barn and every
necessary outbuiIding. See this place
at $4,000.
Real Estate Register free.
III. W. HILLEARY & CO.,
91S 1t Charlottesville, Va.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-07-24

Mrs. James Blinnand family spent
Saturday in Detroit.
Roland Herkimer is visiting with
relatives in Milan, Mich.
John DuFord. wife and Miss May
spent Monday in Detroit.
&C. +. Chapman is spending the
week in Copemlsh, Mich.
-Leith Wetzel is spending the week
with relatives at Weston.
Il. G. Thomas and Ed Andregg
spent Monday at Cedar Point
Mrs. ID. G.. Holbrook called on l..
ID. Gross and wife in Toledo, Saturday.
Roy Blnn is spending week with
G. o. Blinn and family in Cairo, Mich.
Cane bottom chairs reseated.
Phone Blue 80. ALFRED WILLIAMS.
Miss Ada Eckel has returned after
ten days visit with friends in De-
troit.
Paul Spreng of Belmore, o., is
spending the week with Harry Spreng
and wife.
Frank Harvey, Practical Auction
eer, ready for business at all times
Address Perrysburg, r. F. d. No. 3.
Ralph Watts and wife OF Haskins
were owe. Sunday visitors of Will
Powell and wife.
Miss Ruby Cranker returned home
Tuesday evening after pleasant visit
with friends in Weston.
Mrs. Chas. Shipman of Weston
and MIS-. John Gunder are visiting
with relatives in Azalia, Mich.
Peter Cornelius has improved his
property OH the corner of Fifth and
Locust streets with new stone walk.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-07-24
MODERN WOODMFN
Organized A Camp at Bowling
Green---The officers.

A camp of Modern Woodmen of
America was organized in Bowling
Green Friday evening with n sub
stantial membership. The officers
were installed by District Deputy C.
q. Ziegler assisted by Organizer Day.
Following are the officers INSTALL
ed:
Counsel-W. II. Bachman.
Advisor-Fred Lauck.
Escort-F. e. Fall.
Clerk-P. R. Gillespie.
Banker-A. R. Custer.
Watchman-John Hines.
Sentry-F. McGowen.
Board of Managers. L. Yonker.
K. s. Gillespie, Charles West.
This is one of the strong organiza-
tions of the country there being over
million members in good standing.
The order has not yet made definite
arrangements for hall, this matter
having been left to committee
Sentinel.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-07-24
LIN E CITY.
Observation-Disclosures

s's's''g'g-t''t''t'-t''t''t''t'.t'.ts
Mr.. Holloway and wife of Oberlin
spent few days with George Henry
and wife.
VIM, Plaffendall and family of To-
ledo are spending a few weeks with
T Cornelius and family.
Mrs. Clarence Joslin and family
visited with Toledo friends, Sunday.
Mrs. Ed. Clegg is on the sick list.
j. A. Armbruster and family were
Sunday evening guests of Geo. Trow-
bridge and wife.
John Kohl of Georgia is visiting
with Geo. Henry and wife.
Mrs. Sarah Trowbridge has returned
home from three weeks visit with
her daughter at Elm Grove, w. Va.
Carl Becker of Toledo spent a few
days the first of the week with Mrs.
Clarence Joslin and family.
Geo. Keller and family called on
friends in Dunbridge, Sunday.
Miss Ida Trowbridge of Toledo vis-
tied with her brother in Lima, Thurs
day.
Sylvester Greiner and family spent
Sunday with relatives in Dunbridge
Vim. Hazel and wife entertained as
their Sunday guests: Adam Hazel
and wife, Joseph Sattler and wife and
Joseph Wolff and wife.
Mrs. Etsell and son Carl of Cleve-
land were Saturday evening visitors
of John Lintner and wife.
VIM. Plaffendall and wife of Toledo
spent Wednesday with Mrs. V. Fink
and Mrs. Ed. Clegg.
Miss Bertha Trowbridge attended
the funeral of Mrs. Barker in Bowling
Green last Thursday.