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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-04-02
AIM TO AMEND.
Four Changes to New Constitution
Now Proposed.

John w. Williams, Clerk of the
House of Delegates, will shortly begin
the publication of four proposed amend
ments to the present Virginia Consti-
tutien.
These amendments, according to the
law, must be printed in one newspaper
OF every first-class Virginia city for
ninety days before the next general
election, after which they will 60 back
to the next General Assembly for rati-
tication. Should the next Legislature
ratify them, the amendments will
finally be submitted to vote Of the
people.
One OF the amendments proposes to
change to section 10 of the ConstItu-
ton which relates to the election Of
county treasursrs and commissioners
OF the revenue. The present law pro-
yides that county treasurers shall not
serve more than two consecutive terms,
and that county commissioners, if
elected by the people, shall be insligi-
BILE for reelection to office for the next
succeeding term.
Inc amendment proposes that treas
urers and commissioners shall be elect
ed by the people, and shall succeed
themselves rs often as they can get
elected.
The second change proposed relates
to sections 119 and 12O, which have re-
ference to the election of city treasurers
and commissioners. According to the
present law city commissioners, If
elected by the people, shall be insligi-
BILE for reelection to the office for the
next succeeding term. City trsasurers
can serve only two consecutive terms.
The change, if approved, will allow
commissioners and treasurers to succeed
themselves as long as elected.
II the third amendnent-thatr slat-
ing to section 46-vprevails, the sessions
of the Legislature will bs extended
from sixty to ninety days, a. was tho
case before the adoption Of the new
Constitution.
Amendment No. 4 proposes y change
in section SOC, as to the legislative pro-
csdure in regard to bills introduced.
The present organic law requires a
bill to be read at length ON three differ
ent calendar days of each house.
This is somewhat cumbersome pro-
esdure which consumes \ vast deal Of
time and greatly retards legislation.
The proposed amendment requires that
the bill be read at length only once,
but twice by title,
AS may ba quickly reduced from the
foregoing it takes something over two
years at the fastest, ito effect censtitu-
tional amendment, and ia this time the
proposed change must be sanctioned by
two legislatures, As well as by vote Of
the people.
If the next General Assembly refuses
to concur in the proposed changes, then
all the work done up to that time will
count for naught,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-04-02
LINCOLN.

The attention of our readers is called
to an article by Prof. Berkeley Minor
of Stuart Hall of this city, on Lincoln,
which appears on the first page of this
issue. 1t shows side of Lincoln's
make up over which orators and hero
worshippers have drawn a veil. In the
light Of the present laudatlon of Mr..
Lincoln such testimony as Prof. Minor
produces will tend TO prevent totally
erroneous idea of a man who was really
much like other men, with many short
eomings, and vast quantity Of human
nature of not always praiseworthy
character.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-04-02
s.wETs" WIN OUT.
SALOONS WILL NOT CLOSE IN ROANOKE
INCOMPETENT LIST.


SALOONS WILL NOT CLOSE IN ROANOKE
INCOMPETENT LIST.
Roanoke, Va, March 29.-Judgs
Walter R. Staples, in a lengthy opin-
ion handed down this morning, set
aside the recent local option election
held in this city on December 30th last,
and the saloons will not close in this
city tomorrow night.
There was an immense crowd in the
court room ut the time his decision W ~
rendered, and it was with difficulty
that shout Of approval WAS suppress
ed on the part of the wet people.
The decision is predicted upon the
illegally of the tax list az furnished by
City Treasurer Lawrence s. Davis, the
court holding that the list, such a. was
furnished to the judges Of election, was
thoroughly incompetent. 1t was alse
the opinion of the court that sighty-one
illegal votes had been accepted by the
judges of election. The dry majority
was So.
Judge Staples also held that rs his
decision was dependent upon the
amended petition OF the contestants
that they should pay all the costs of
the contests, he further held that if de-
sired he would on the original and
amended petition of the "drys" for the
holding Of an election order another
election to be held, and that he would
hold continuous session Of the court,
If desired, to prepare proper voting
list for Roanoke.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-04-02
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh is a blood or constitutional dis
ease, and in order to cure it you must
take internal remedies. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, and acts di-
rectly on the blood or mucus surfa-
ces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not a quack
medicine. 1t was prepared by one of
the best physicians in this country for
years and is regular prescription. 1t
is composed of the hest tonics known,
combined with the best blood purifi-
ers, acting directly on the mucous sur
faces. The perfect com bination of the
two ingredients is what produces such
wonderful results in curing catarrh.
Send for testimonials.
+. J. CHENEY & CO., Props.
Toledo, o.
sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
nation
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-04-02
U. b. Conference.

The United Brethren Conference in
session at Shenandoah city, has ad-
Journed TO meet next year at Cumber-
land, Md. The following appointments
OF local interest were made. Rev. A.
3 Hammack was chosen presiding
elder Rev. Geo. w. Slower was re-
turned to the Stanntsn charge for an
other year, much To the pleasure of his
congregation aud the public generally.
Rev. j. w. Maiden of Swoope, goes te
Churehville in place of Rev j. p Sal
iaz, whe was sent to k.lkton, and Rev.
W. $. Rau was returned to Augusta
circuit.
The full list of appointments is as fol-
lows:
Conference district-AS S. Hammock,
Presiding Elder.
Augusta-W. s. Rau.
Berkeley Springs station-E. E.
Neff.
Berkeley Springs cirenit-S. L. SKel-
ton.
Bayard-B. f. Dotson
ChurchviIle-J. w. Maiden.
Cumberland-A. j. Secrist.
Capon-C. d. Bennett.
Dayton station and Dayton circuit
A. b. Wilson.
Edinburg-J. H. Ford.
East Rockingham. w. Brill.
Elkton-A. P. sallaz.
Elk Garden-Gee. a. Mcclure.
Frederick. G. s. Myers.
franklin. W. stearn.
Harrisonburg-R. G. Hammock.
Hardy-I. Summers.
Inwosd-to be supplied by w. n.
NcAllistsr.
Jones Spring.. b. Chubb.
keyser-J. III. Bruak.
Lacey Sprinss-to be supplied by A.
r. Funkhouser.
Martinsburg-W. F. Grover.
New Cresk-Geerge Burgess.
Pleasant Vallsy-W. H. Sampsell.
Pendleton-J. b. Ferguson.
Prince William-H. B. Ritter.
Roanoke-T. N. Sharpe.
Rock BRIDGE. J. Racey.
StaunLon-G. w. Slower.
Singer Glen-G. B. Fadeley.
South Branch-L. A. Kacey.
Shenandoah-B. N. Sypolt.
Toms Brooke. P. Dychs.
Nesternport-W. D. Good.
Winchester station-H. E. Richard
son.
Winchester circuit-N. F. A Cupp.
West Frederick. G. Messick.
Augusta and Rockingham, colored-
]. K Clifford.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-04-02

Judge Waller R. Staples of Roanoke
has declared the election in that city
null and void which was held last Dc
cember, and will issue license. He
about the first judge in Virginia VIII
has been able to find anything crookes d
in an election which put a locality
dry.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-04-02

There was small, but perceptible
stir in Virginia politics last week when
Mr.. Tucker announced that if the
question of state wide prohibition were
up he would vote against it, but wauld
vote for local option, and Judge Mann
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-04-02
CuIDuDcr Farms for Sale.

1 offer 416 acres, gently rolling, and
free from stone. Well fenced, watered
and timbered. Large dwelling; excel
lent barn. Close to station. Money
making proposition. Quick sale i'm
portant. Let me send you full partie-
ulars. Price $4,000. Also splendidlv
dairy farm of 240 acres at
$12, 500. ]. A. BOWERSETT,
Culpeper, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-04-02

The Washington Post, which Is so
fond of telling Of Mr.. Bryan's short
comings, is reminded that whilst Mr..
Bryan may have made blunders he has
never been a turncoat nor traitor.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-04-02
Teachers EXAMINATION /!

The first examination of teachers for
the public schools of Augusta county
for session of 1909 10, will be held April
22d, 23d and 24th, 1909, at the follow
ing places
White teachers in the Main Street
Public School Building, Staunton, Va.
Colorcd teachers in the Colored School
Building, Staunton, Va.
All persons wishing to teach in said
schools including those whose certifi-
Gates expire in 1909, will be given an
opportunity to take the examination.
Applicants will bring pen and ink
and pencil tablets. Cap paper will be
furnished at cost by superintendent.
Work will begin promptly at 9 O'Clock
each morning.
E. o. PEALE,
mar 26 At Div. Supt.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-04-02
Attempted Suicide with AK.


Walter Gibson, son Of G. l.. Gibson
Of West Virginia, a student at Duns-
more's Business College, has been at
deaths door At the Kings Daughters
hospital, suffering frsm self-inficted
wounds. Gibson awoks at 2 o'clock
last Thursday morning, left his room,
and, procuring an ak, made seven
ugly gashes in his head and succeeded
in fracturing his skull. Unable to end
his life this way he went back to his
room and requested his roommate,
w. G. Legg, to "nnish the job as he
expressed it.
It is said he has been acting strange
ly for seme days, and that his mind
was unbalanced. He was an indus
trious student in the theory depart
ment, and it is supposed he had over
taxed his brain. He is only nineteen
years old.
The young man is getting along nice
ly at the hospital and the chances for
his eecovery are most favorable. His
and sister have been with him during
the past week.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-04-02
Chesapeake 4 Ohio Ry.

Schedule in effect Nov. l, 1908, subject
to change without notice. Eastern
time.
EAST BOUND.
For Warrington and the North
200 a. M; Ills a. m, daily.
For Richmond and Norfolk.
2.O9 and Ills a. m, daily.
Local for Richmond.
1924 a m. daily; 2.21 p. m. week days.
Local for Charlottesville
SLIP. m. week days.
WEST BOUND.
For Cincinnati, Chicago, st. Louis, Lon
isvilIe and the West.
4.23 a. NJ; and 8.l2 p. M, dailyt
Local for Clifton Forge
2.06 p. M, week days.
Local for Huntington
6.5s a. m. week days.
Local for Hinton.
6.55 p. m daily.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-04-02
era zing Land in fauQuieT Co.

Do you wish genuine blue grass
farm Then let me send you a des-
cription of two splendid properties, one
valued at $l2, 800, and the other ut
$1,000. y. SCOTT CARTER,
Warrenton, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-04-02
Heavy Railroad Fare.

The Cevington Sentinel of Friday
says: "Nr w. F. Meadows, wife and
to- children, nine sons and daughter,
the most of whom are grown, and =
family by the name Of Sizenere, left
here the first Of the week for Chehalis,
Washington. They paid 81, 222. 80 for
their railroad ticket
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-04-02

The Buena Vista Furnace which has
been idle for the past year will 90 into
blast next week.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-04-02

1t looks as if Mr.. Bryan had really
been elected last fall. We were told all
Of the direful things that would hap
pen if he should be, and they are all
happening. On the other hand we
were told of that wonderful prosperity
which would take place in the event
Taft were elected. None of this has
come, indeed things seem to grow worse
daily Was there mistake in the
name of the successful candidate =? 1t
would seem SO.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-04-02
HOW THE TARIFF WORKS.


The editor of this paper is interested
in coal and timber. Indeed if he has
any holdings of value they consist of
these two. He will rejoice when both
are placed on the free list, and their val
ue regulated by the law of supply and
demand, and not by politics.
1t is difficult to understand why any
one but a monopoliSt, such as the
United States Steel, the Standard Oil,
the Sugar Trust, and Others of the
same character, should clamor for a
tariff. These want no opposition or
competition, because they control the
product of this country and are afraid
some competition might come from
abroad.
Where is there any good in protect
ing coal? Yet there are coal operators
black in the face with rage because
coal is to 20 on the free list. Coal sells
on the cars at the mouth of the mines
at say 81 per ton. This is the only
place protection affects it. When coal
reaches your bin and costs you So per
ton, the 81 added is the tariff put
on by the railroad and the middle man
for their protection. The owner and
the miner both together get only 81
out of their product per ton, when the
handlers get four times as much. Ii
by tariff the coal on the cars at the
mine were made to cost 81 per ton the
railroad and the middle man would
jump the price to 81 or SIS per ton, and
tell you-the consumer-that 1t was
due to the tariff. That's the way tariff
works and that's the way they lie
about it.
Any consumer who wants to pay SO
or 100 per cent. more than he now pays
for any article, wants the tariff in
creased. We hardly think the ordina-
~ consumer is devoid of sense. The
consumer is the only person, who has
not even been noticed, by the trainers
of the present bill before Congress.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-04-02
Eye, E ar, Throat and Nose Diseases

Eye, E ar, Throat and Nose Diseases
DR.. ESchelberger, the Specialist,
gives free consultation. His charges
are low for treatment and operations.
Nine years experience. Graduate of
the New York Eye and Ear Hospital.
Offise-6 North New street.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-17
VIEWS AND VARIETIES
Clever Sayings

"I wish had known what a poor cook you were before engaged you, Bridget T wfsh you had num- said Bridget devoutly.-Life.
 "The new Dreednought Delaware |, the mightiest ship in our navy" "1a it? Why. then, isn't 1t called tho Rhode sland?'-Chicago Record Herald.
 First Fair Invalid-Which kind oi doctor do you prefer-the allopathic or the homeopathic? Second Fair In- valid-I prefer the sympathetic.-Flie gende Blatter.
 Her-Do you love me? Him-Yes, dear. Her-But how much? Him Just as much as you love me. Her Brutel-Cleveland Leader.
 He (impecunious)-B you say yourself that yopr father is anxious that's why I don't think hell listen to you.-Boston Transcript.
 Shop Assistant Oo purchaser of widows bonnet)-Would you like to try 1t on before the glass madam? Customer-No, thank yer. miss. It ain't for me. T wish 1t was!-London Opinion.
 50 you don't care for bathing % "Too much of a crush. don't you know" Well. it would be nice if we could have individual oceans."-Louis- vile Courier -Jouranl
 We got our cook and our house. maid to take opposite sides on this polar question: And that meansg g'' That they'll both stay with us until it is settled."-Pittsburg Post.
 Tom-So little Amy is married. Did she make a good match? Gladys Excellent. Heaps of money, good so- oial position. country house. yacht and all that In fact. the only drawback is the man.-Illustrated Bits.
 whats the matter?' I've just had a tooth pulled out" That's fun- ny. I met you yesterday at the other end of the town and you told me the same story" Yes. l got ten cents after it"-Meggendorger Blatter.
 'The grandfather acquired wealth as dealer in seal oil and whale blub- Der. The sons greatest ambition was to learn the business" And the grandson ?" "He wants to forget the ss."-kansas City Journal.
 Little Willie-Say. pa, what is ths difference between a farmer and ap agriculturist? Pa-A farmer. my son makes his money on a farm and spends it in the city; an agrlculturisl makes his money in the city ant spends it on a farm.-Chieago NewL
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-17
WHAT IS GOING ON TONIGHT

Moving Pictures and Illustrated Songs sst Breed Theater.-
 Vaudeville and Motion Pictures at Auditorium.
 Clara Turner Company at Broadway Theater.
 Tecumseh Tribe, No. 43, I. O. R. M-, meets in Austin Building.
 Somerset Lodge, No. 34, F. and A. M.. meets in Masonic Temple.
 Polishers' and Buffers Union meets in c. l.. U. Hall.
 Hope Rebekah Lodge, No. 2l, l. o. O. F., meets in Odd Fellows Hall.
 Norwich Camp, No S90s. M. W. A, meets in Carpenters Hall.
 Major R. S. Griswold Command, No. 6, s. W. V., meets in Armory. Fair at Spiritual Academy today and tomorrow
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-17
THE AUDITORIUM.

The programme at the Auditorium this week goes to swell the large list of successes already to the credit of this most popular amusement enter prise. The standing room only" sign was out early Monday night and by the time the first performance was over there was not an unoccupied spot in the house, and many patiently waiting for admittance to the second show
 One of the features of the bill was the true to nature sketch of StutZman and May in The Soap Peddler Both men handle their parts in a convincing manner, weaving pathos and comedy together, the whole making a true story of everyday life. A sprightly sis ter team that would be hard to beat is the Reading Sisters. They look nice, sing well and dance better A pleasing feature of this act is the lightning like rapidity with which they make their various changes of cos tune. James A. Dunn. with his won derful vocal limitations, was an instant hit. His manner of delivering the imi- tations with a vein of light comedy caused most pleasing impression Just Kids is what they call Wilbur and Harrington, but they manage to get a lot of good work in under their simple title. Mir Harrington is a jumper and acrobat of much ability. the neat and finished manner in which he performed various feats calling for much recognition on the part of the audience. Miss Wilbur puts over a pleasing kid song, also an international dance that is a winner
 Lillian Morelle scored heavily with the old favorite. Come Back to Erin. which she rendered with infinite feeling and expression.
 The motion Dietures were as r,r,al the best. The management wishes to state that all their films are carefully censored before exhibition and nothing that would offend the most fastidious is ever shown. such as various exhibi- tions of brutality. etc. The feature picture for Wednesday is Lost in Si- beria
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-17
BREED THEATER.
The Girl Scout, Sensational Story o'
 the Boer War.

Packed houses having greeted the great picture entitled Fight for Life manager McNulty has secured tho great story of the Boer war, produced under the title of The Girl Scout, as his leading feature until Thursday winch the entire bill will be, changed A beautiful romance is woven about the war picture and the various incl dents are reproduced with utmost fidelity. making it a brilliant and in teresting picture that meets with the greatest success wherever shown.
 An entire new reel of pictures goes on exhibition today and the pro- gramme is bound to be one of special merit.
 Miss Wolcott continues to delight all with her cultivated voice and captivat- ing stage presence, singing Hawley's beautiful and masterly song, I Wait for Thee
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-17
.Orrine Does Cure DRUNKENNESS

This is positive fact known to tens of thousands of wives and mothers or this land They know Orrine lss rell- able remedy for the cure or drunken ness because 1t has restored their loved ones tn lives of sobriety and usefulness. Every one of these women bought or rine with full confidence that 1t would effect cure or their money would De refunded to them if it failed. rms guarantee is in each box. No other remedy for the cure of drunkenness is sold with this liberal guarantee. but Orrine has been so uniformly successful that the makers want the buyers to know that they have full protection If it should fail in any instance. We never publish letters of patients. but recently this letter came to us from Dr. Nolte Eighth and Race streets, Philadelphia. Pa. Read it and you will readily appreciate why Orrine is so
 II have had a remarkable case of in- ebriacy under my personal Observation. years and reached a degraded condi- tion, which caused the breaking up of his family and separation from his wife. Every hope was given up of ever saving the man from his strong desire for drink. and only a mothers interest finally persuaded him to voluntarily take treatment for his diseased condi- tiOn. It was my pleasure to recommend Orrtne, vour Honor habit cure and the treatment was taken faithfully. This was two years ago. and the patient is now in Q healthy condition and still abstains from the use of stimulants. have sold Orrine for number of years and have always found it to be satis- factory. l believe you have an excep- tionally good treatment for this dis ease"
 Orrine is prepared in two forms No. l. a powder, absolutely tasteless and odorless, given secretly in food or drink. Orrine No. ?, in pill form, is for those who wish to cure themselves. Orrine costs only s1 box. The guar Orrine Booklet (mailed in plain sealed envelope) to Orrine Co. 947 Orrine Building, Washington. D. c. Orrine is for sale in this city by N. D. Sevin & Son.
 They know Orrine is a reliable and efficacious remedy for drunkenness and they will not offer you a substitute
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-17
FULL ASSOCIATED
 PRESS DEsPArcHEs
fOEirRr.
~rELL ME so.v

 know that somewhere in your loving There Is a sheltered nook reserved little Kingdom where reign su-
 preme,
 However small my tiny realm may
 be- know that in the music of your There chimes with mine a chord SO
 sweet and low, The echoes flood our hearts-but.
 dearest one, fTwouid be so sweet to hear you tell
 me sol Perhaps you feel that I should be con- To know that am loved; but in my I long to hear the happy story told. For tender words are Loves divinest
 partl For if we parch with thirst. what if
 the streams Shall hood their banks. in wild tenn
 pestuous flow. If not one drop shall reach our fevered An. darling. if you love me. tell me sol Our lips will soon Joe closed by angel For, after all. there is not far to go, And iife win end In silence, hard and So. darling, if you love me-tclI me
 Ida Blakeman 1ssertelL
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-17
oLp.TIME NAPKINS.
They May Find Their Way to the
 Wesleyan Museum.

John Welch whose home/ is on Spring street, has half a dozen nap kins that possess much historical in- terest to Wesleyan, says the Middle town Press. One corner of each nap lkin is marked in ink that is still leeible William R. F'iske. 1885" William R. F1ske was the first president of Wes- leyan college and after his death and when his effects were disposed of MT. Welch came into possession of the nap kins. They may eventually find their way into the Wesleyan museum. There has been a request for one or more of them from the Middlesex County His torical society