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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-10-23
Death of a Lovely Woman.

Saturday evening about 7 O'Clock
Miss Pattie Hanger passed away at the
Kings Daughters Hospital, where she
had been operated on for appendicitis.
She was fully conscious of her approach
ing end, and gave her friends directions
for her funeral and left messages for
those of her relatives and friends who
were absent.
Miss Hanger was about Al years old
and was the daughter of the late Dr.
ID. w. Hanger of Fishersviile, and is
survived by one brother, DR.. Franklin
NJ. Hanger OF this city, two sisters,
Mrs. A. H. McCue OF Fishersville, and
Mrs. Samuel NJ. Donald Of Stauntofl,
her step-mother, Mrs. Sallie Hanger
and half-brother, Mr.. Percy Hanger OF
Fishersville, half-sister, Mrs. Philip B.
Porter of Louisa, and her uncle, Major
Marshall Hanger of this city, who
stood in the place of father to her. Miss
Hanger for number of years having
presided over lovely home for Major
Hanger IN this city, which he estab-
lished for their mutual benefit and en-
joyment. Cultured, refined, unassum-
ing colnpanionable, Miss Pat was great
~ beloved both in her extensive fami-
ly connection i'll this section, and by a
VIDE circle of friends.
The funeral took place Sund ~ after
noon from the First Presbyterian
church at 4:;;0 O'Clock, conducted by
Rev. DR.. A. NJ. Fraser The pall-bear-
ers were: Active-Dr. J. Il. Catlett, DR..
Glase gov Armentrout, and MeSsrs. W.
w. King, w. c. Marshall, j. Med.
Met ue and Clarke WOrthinOtOn
Honorary-Judge Geo. NJ. Harrison,
Capt. I. ID. Ransom, Dr. NJ. J. Payne,
DIR. I. M. Parkins, Messrs. J. $. Pan
cake, a. Il. Robertson, j. Fred Ei1inger,
j. r. Kemper, Andrew Bowling, w. b.
McChesney, Hon. Edward Echols and
Mr. j. A. Alexander.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-10-23
Arrested for Killing Father.

A dispatch from Covington on Fri
day says: John Henry Averill, aged 19
years, was arrested to-day at Low Moor,
and is now in Covington Jail, charged
with the murder of his father, J. HI.
Averill, the Chesapeake and Ohio
agent at that place, who was found
dead on his back porch with a bullet
hole in his left side.
The arrest of young Averill created as
big a sensation here as the tragic death
of his father, last Tuesday night.
For two days Sheriff Sizer and Com
monwealth's Attorney w. E. Allen
have been at Low Moor investigating
the mysterious death of the elder
Averill. A number of witnesses were
examined, and in seeking information
from the Averill family they met with
much trouble
Finally sufficient evidences was obtain
ed to cause the officers to swear out a
warrant for young Averill and the ar
rest followed.
According to reports and statements
Of the officers, the shooting is a result
of family quarrel. The boy, it is said,
left home two months ago He return
ed last Tuesday night, and it is stated
that his father chased him from the
house and out into the road. 1t is sup
posed that young Averill then turned
upon his parent and shot hun.
1t is stated that there is no evidence
to show that Mr.. Averill had any
weapon when he was found dead. He
was in his night clothes.
Young Averill has retained Attorney
r. c. Stokes to defend him, and he will
be given preliminary hearing next
week.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-10-23
LET The people RULE"
APPEAL 70 DEMOCRATS
For Bryan and Kern Campaign
Fund, from the Democratic
National Committee.
To r. S. Turk, Editor of the Staunton
SPECT ATOR:

To r. S. Turk, Editor of the Staunton
SPECTATOR:
Dear Sir:-There are no secrets in this
Campaign. Strictly practicing what
he breaches, Mr.. Bryan would not win
victory with tainted money paying the
election expenses.
Not dollar is to be accepted which
requires any promise, either express or
implied, other than for honest, impair
tial government.
Mr.. Bryan will enter the White
House absolutely free from entangling
alliances, free to serve all classes of
honest citizens alike or he will not en-
ter it at all.
Hence the course is plain. The cam
paign of Bryan and Kern must be con-
Quoted by the people
The people must pay the necessary
campaign expenses if they want public
servants who will serve their interests.
Special interests and favored classes,
having secured ''swollen fortunes" by
purchasing favors in the past with mil
lions contributed TO control elections,
stand ready to give millions more for
continued favors. But that class never
gives dollar unless it buys pledge.
Mr.. Bryan says, from March 4th,
1909, "Let the People Rule"
This can come only if the people pay
their own bills, and control their own
elections.
s'Beware of the Trusts bearing gifts. :"
That policy of the favored few buy
ing mortgage on the Government
meant that the candidate for President
knew few people only in an entire
State.
Bryan says, "We will take the cause
of Peoples Rule home to the people in
every county"
You can serve the grand cause of pop
ular government through the columns
of your paper. 1t reaches the fireside
Of the patriot who loves his country for
his country's good; as distinguished
from the greedy possessor of swollen
fortunes who loves his country only for
his country's goods.
Please carry this letter in Bold Type
at the masthead of your paper, asking
every one who favOrs Government by
the people to pay you, at once, as many
dollars as he can spare to aid the Cam
paign for Bryan, Kern and Peoples
Rule. You forward these gifts of hon
Cot uCtti 10 anu llOIucS GNtly WcGk W bllc
Treasurer of the Democratic National
Committee, with the name of each con-
tributor and amounts given. The
Treasurer will forward you a certificate
like the copy enclosed for each one,
asking you to deliver these certificates.
Once more, you should be part of
the Great Organization bearing the
Lamp of Light to every nook and corn
er OF Free America.
Our Country is for the People; its
Government must be by the People.
Sincerely,
NORMAN E. MACK, Chairman
Democratic National Committee.
NJ. C. WETMORE, Chairman
National Finance Committee.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-10-23
Where is the Chairman ?
Col. R. S. Turk, Editor SPECTATOR:

Col. r. S. Turk, Editor SPECTATOR:
Dear Sir.
Messy Creek, Va, Oct. l3.-iIas the
Democratic party in Augusta county
a County Committee? If we have
such committee, have we chairman
to that committee or is he dead ?
have been told by one member or who
was member of the committee that
the chairman has not called meeting
of his committee since the campaign
opened. Is that true? Why is it thus
has he turned over TO Taft like Mere
dith and Royal, or is he simply apa-
thetic and doesn't care a continental
which way the election goes? We
country people are waiting impatient
ly for some move to be made. Tell
him to stir up, if he has any party spirit
in him, or get out of his place for some
one who will act.
Yours,
OLD DEMOCRAT.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-10-23

So much has been written about the
beauty of Doris Mitchell, Norman
Hackett's leading lady in classmates, y
that is untrue, so much that is non
sensical, it is a pleasure to be able to
quote from the pen picture of an eye
witness: "Doris Mitchell, y says a New
York writer, sis one of those rare types
of beautysthat engage one at first sight
and grow in favor with each succeed
ing glimpse. Tall, as straight as an
Indian maiden, Miss Mitchell impresses
one at first as slighter than she really
is, SO perfectly is she proportioned.
Her head is superbly set upon her
shoulders, her throat, firm and round,
is like an ivory column. Her face, full
of expression, once seen is never for
gotten. Eyes of a thousand different
hues search yours with compelling
glance that is almost uncanny in its
appeal, eye lashes long and dark curl
up in riotous tangle.n Beverly Thea
tire Saturday, Oct. 31st.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-10-23
nEast Ivuneu will he nresentef

"East Lynne" will be presented al
the Beverly Theatre, Thursday, Oct.
18th, by Joseph Kings excellent COM
pany. The American public to-day
finds greatest delight in the drama thai
has big human note, that deals with
elemental passions and sorrows, and
that tells gripping vital story. 1t is
a rare relish. You know "East Lynne
contains these elements. How often
have you said-s'I would like to see il
played by good company.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-10-23
NOTICE TO
Taxpayers
Of Augusta County

Notice is hereby given that the taxes
will meet the Taxpayers of the county,
in person Or by proxy, at the following
places on the days mentioned, prepared
to receive all Capitation, Land and
Property Taxes for state, county, dis,
trict and school purposes.
All taxes due from Beverley Manor
district will be received at my office in
the court house. | will be at
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-10-23
Campaign News Accurate and Fair.

The month ending in the political
world is going to be interesting. The
great national parties are working hard
for supremacy and both are confident
OF victory at the polls in November.
The two candidates of their respective
parties are touring the country making
speeches and discussing their policies
Every citizen and voter should know
what is going on and this you can east
ly do by reading "The Philadelphia
Press" which is printing all the poll
teal news fairly and accurately. II
you cannot secure copy of ''The Press
from your newsdealer or carrier send
your order to 'The Philadelphia Press, ,
Seventh and Chestnut Streets, Phil
adelphia.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-10-23
From Long Glade.

Long Glade, Oct. 16.-Miss Annie
llrvine is visiting her sister, Mrs. Well
ton in West Virginia.
Mr.. John Bell has returned home
from Richmond and will remain with
his father, DR.. Sam. Bell.
Miss Curtis of eastern Y rginia, is
teaching in the home of Mr.. ID. Glenn
Ruckman.
Miss Edna Baxter of Moscow, is stay
ing with her sister, Mrs. Nicholas.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-10-23

Virginia Synod.

The Presbyterian Synod in Virginia
at its session in Roanoke selected Elk
ins, w. Va, as the place for its next
meeting. The following were elected
to fill vacancies on the board of trus-
tees of the Orphans Home at Lynch
bu,g-Rev. DR.. A. NJ. Fraser, Isaac T.
Mann, William Hodges Mann, j. Hoge
Tyler, Rev. E. T. Wexford, and Rich
ard Hancock.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-10-23
Send in Your Contributions.

In accordance with the above the
editor of the SPECTATOR will receive
subscriptions to the Democratic Ma.
tional Campaign Fund and urges all
loyal Democrats to send in their con-
tributions. The SPECTATOR will trans
nit them weekly, to treasurer of the
Democratic National Committee. who
will issue to each contri butor a beauti-
fully executed acknowledgment print
ed in three colors as a souvenir of theil
devotion to the cause of Democracy and
the principles of Government by the
People.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-10-23
Circuit Court,

The case of the Commonwealth
against Charles Worth, charged with
criminal assault, resulted in a verdict
OF not guilty.
E. H. Williams qualified as guardian
of jamie A. Williams; and Chas. r.
Ellison as guardian for his children
Chas. j., May g. and Russell P. Eli
son,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-10-23
Speaking in the County.

Mr.. r. S. Turk will address the vo-
tiers at Stuart's Draft tonight at S
o'clock.
Mr.. Chas. Curry will speak at Mt.
Sidney tonight at $50 p. m.
Hon. Samuel l.. Kelley will speak
in Waynesboro at 3 p. m. Saturday.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-10-23
Lumber Wanted.

Black walnut and sycamore lumber
sawed strong inch. Best black walnut
butt logs to besawed l. inch. Liberal
prices paid.
w. w. PUTNAM IL Co.,
Organ Manufacturers,
Staunton, VI.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-10-23
HON. Il. D, FLOOD.

SPEAKS AT \ NUMBER OF POINTS IN
AUGUSTA.
Hon. H. D. Flood, Democratic can
didate for reelection to congress, vii
make several speeches in Augusta coun
ty within the month as follows:
GreenVille at 3 p. m. and Stauntor
at 1870 p. M. October %.
Waynesboro at 3 p m. and Craigs
vile at night, October "A.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-10-23

At fancy ball given last week at
Sweet Briar Institute, Miss Lucy Cat
lett Of this city, who represented Sweet
Briar, was awarded first prize for the
best costume.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-10-23

Among the worlds best things to
drink is "Salada' Tea. Its purity,
flavor and deliciousness stand unriv-
allied.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-10-23
DORSET SHEEP FOR SALE.

| have for sale this season a large
number of Dorset Rams, of the ages Of
lambs, yearlings, and twO-year-Olds.
My sheep are of the best type and quail
ity, having been selected from the best
fiocks in America. Correspondence
solicited.
SAM Z Ell r. H EN- ENGER,
jul 10 ut Burkes Garden, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-10-23

Taxpayers will please not come to
the office to pay taxes on the days
when the books of the District in which
they live are out, as shown by the
above list. All persons failing to pay
by December LIST will be charged
FIVE PER CENT. ADDITIONAL.
My office will be open every day
Sundays excepteD for the collection
of taxes until December 1st. No taxes
will be collected from any District
while the books of that District are out
of the office. The books of no District
will be out more than four days. By
referring to the above dates it will easily
be seen what days the books of any
District will be away from the office.
J. n. MCFARLAND,
oct % st County Treasurer.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-10-23

Chang just as other fashions do

OhOHy5 luSt uS OtHOi tuoHIVho w
If you are going to buy a watch, buy
one that is strictly up-to-date. Here
is the place TO come for them. You
will always be sure of finding a full
line of the very latest and best of every
thing in watches.
Patek Philippe Watches, Gel
ebrated the world over.
Howard Watches, very high
grade American make.
Esi1ha%' American standard
Hamilton, the celebrated rail-
road timers.
New England, the medium
price Boys and Girls watches.
A line of the above watches always
carried in stock, cased in gold, gold fill
ed, silver and nickle, at correct prices.
We are time inspectors for the
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-10-23
We are time inspectors for the
3D. 0. R. r.
II. L. Lang.

and the well filled Golfers which Cor
telyou secured in 1904, the Republicans
are handicapped in the matter of mon
ely much as the Democrats have been
handicapped since Bryan came upon
the public stage.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-10-23
TEN days BEFORE ELECTION
Big Slump in Republican Vote is
the Present indication.
OBSERVERS ALL AGREE

VAGUE HOPE OF GETTING SOUTHERN
SUPPORT FOR TAFT-ROOSEVEI,T :
POPULARITY SAID TO HAVE PRECIP-
ITATELY DECLINED WHERE HE WAS
ONCE THE Idol. OF THE M ASSES-ALI
EFFOTS TO BE CONCENTRATED UPON
NEW YORK, WHICH THAT PARTY
MUST HAVE TO WIN.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-06-05
WHOLE NUMBER 1904.

blocksD
"Des Moines has l46 miles OF sewer
age.
'Des Moines has l25 miles of water
mains.
"Des Moines has 120 miles of gas
mains. dollar gas)
"Des Moines has 90 miles OF electric
street railway trackage.
'Des Moines has 10 parks, 100
acres
'Des Moines has interurban lines to
the north, south, east and west.
"Des Moines has 10 steam roads in
and out of the city.
'Des Moines has 81 churches -
every denomination.
''Des Moines has 40 schools, public
and private.
"Des Moines has 13 colleges and
technical schools.
"Des Moines has 5000 college popu-
lation.
"Des Moines has % hotels; ten of
which are large and important.
"Des Moines is the home of A In
surance companies.
'Des Moines has 5000 insurance
workers.
'Des Moines has fully 250 important
factories.
''Des Moines has 14S jobbing houses.
"Des Moines supplies paving brick
to other cities.
"Des Moines has 10 banks, with
thirty million deposits.
"Des Moines entertains so conven-
tions annually.
"Des Mones has a large auditorium,
seats 5000
"Des Moines has four great daily
"Des Moines has 54 newspapers and
periodicals.
'Des Moines has 40 farm implement
houses.
DeS MONIES mas lZOUO telephones
In use-two systems.
''Des Moines is the home of the
Iowa State Fair.
'Des MOines has cheap coal In
abundance
''Des MOines postoffice business Is
equal to that of any other city in the
U. S. of twice its population.
Business transacted in Des Moines
annually exceeds 80 millions about as
Manufacturing. including coal out
put, % millions.
"Jobbing and wholesale. 40 millions.
"Retail-all lines, 80 millions"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-06-05
WHEN THE ASSESSOR COMES.

Smiths wife wears costly clothes; her
daughters dress in style:
She hints that recently her husband
made a pile:
She talks of yachts and trips across
the briny deep,
And proudly chats about the servants
that they keep;
But Notwithstanding this it's likely to
be found
That they have little when the assessor
comes around.
The Browns are trying hard to loom
above the Grays,
Whose boasts would indicate that they
have had raise;
The Greens have bought car, the AL
lisOns pretend
They've made fortune through a
story that he penned;
But they will cease to live where lux
uries abound
And all be paupers when the assessor
comes around.
We try to let the world believe that We
are blessed.
Each likes to think that he is envied
by the rest;
Our wives pretent that We earn much
more than We do.
fib sometimes about my wages, so do
you:
But once a year We all round up on
common ground
We cease our boasting when the asses
sOr comes around.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-06-05
SOME NUTS TO CRACK.
Some Reasons Why Consider w. J.
Bryan Should Be the First Choice
Of the American People for

First. he is undoubtedly the greatest
statesman of the age, and none but
statesman should aspire to that
office, and when | say stateman I
mean one who is thoroughly posted
on matters pertaining to the best in
terest of all the people and not to
those of a class.
Second. he has been the prime fac
tor in keeping steadily before the peo-
pie the cardinal principles of the
Democratic party. both by tongue and
pen. for the past twelve years.
Third, his COmmOner has been the
medium through which the principles
Of pure Democracy have been vividly
promulgated and no one but a nincum-
poop, prompted by an unreasoning
prejudice could fail to be benefited by
its teachings.
Fourth. for many years he has been
indefatigable in his efforts for the
bettermen of mankind in general and
during all that iii ,e has never had to
recant. or take bach. Il single sentence
he has uttered; nor has he ever tried
to lead the Democrat party against
its will" la Taft. BY the way.
think Mr.. Taft shows the size of his
caliber when he attempts to belittle
an opponent by Misrepresentation
What do you Reps. think about it?
His statement in his Omaha speech
that Bryan advocate the Spanish
treaty" showed the spirit of a dema-
gogue. II he had told tn, people why
Bryan advocated the ratification of the
treaty he would have shO> a spirit
Of fairness. Half a truth IS often
worse than a lie.
Fifth. by his straightforward, honest
and convincing arguments he has sue
ceeded in bringing our strenuous Presi-
dent to his way Of thinking and COM
PEELED him to adopt, at least. four Of
his policies.
Sixth. he has greater worldwide
notoriety as statesman. orator and
writer on political economy than any
other man in the United States.
And last. but not least, he Is, like
Jefferson. the untiring. uncompromis-
ing friend of the creators of wealth.
the labor and producing classes. And
the unrelenting foe of the non-produc-
ing, lecherous explOiters of wealth
whose chief occupation is devising
schemes whereby they can plunder the
unsuspecting public. and this is the
only reason why he is opposed by the
plutocratic press. and why they gladly
put up millions of dollars to defeat
him. Do you catch on?
Respectfully submitted for criticism,
J. c. Cog.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-06-05
OLYMPIA. WASHNiTON FRIDAY MORNING. JUNE 5 1908

, MIN. and while Burnes was talking
away to his guard one day, he was at
the same time digging for his liberty,
and he was out and gone before anv.
one suspected his purpose.
Mr.. Stephen Ruddell and Tyrus
Hines built blockhouse on Mr.. Rud.
dells place; Mr.. David Chambers and
Mr.. Wood built one on David Cham.
ber's place; A. J. Chambers. Thomas
Chambers and John NJ. White built
TWO blockhouses on A. ]. Chambers
place; John y. Love built one on his
place and family was taken in to
help guard his place
Mr.. Conner and family, Mr.. William
White and family. Mr.. ONeil and
family, Mr.. A. W. Stewart and family
and Marcus Mcmillan and family built
a block house on Nathan Eatons
place. These were all constructed to
enable the settlers to put in crops so
that they would have provisions for
the ensuing year
The latter part of February. 1856.
William Northcraft was waylaid and
killed about two miles east of Cham
bers' Prairie while hauling supplies to
the volunteers. On the md day of
March, 1876, William White was
killed at the east end of Chambers
Prairie. About this time Samuel vii
son was shot and wounded and Gias-
COWS barn was burned. No one can
imagine the desolation of the country
when it came to the killing of these
white men. for everyone though the
Indians had gone east Of the noun
tains.
These depredations seem to have
been committed by three Indians who
had gotten around the volunteers and
to the front of them. 1t was just about
this time, too. that Governor Stevens
had asked help from the Oregon vol
who had successfully quelled
an uprising of the Indians in Southern
Oregon. The Indians had stolen three
horses and were leaving the country
when the Oregon volunteers. camped
at the hlockhouse on loves place, |
with Nathan Eaton as guide. came up
and fired on them and captured their
horses. The Indians took to the
woods. don't think they ever reached
their friends. This was the last that
was ever seen of hostile Indians in
this part of the country during the
war. The last battle fought was in
June. 1856. at or near Grande Ronde
valley. Oregon.