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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-08-20
Washington's Plague Spots

lie in the low, marshy bottoms of the
Potomac, the breeding ground of ma
laria germs. These germs cause chills,
fever and ague, biliousness, jaundice,
lassitude, weakness and general debili-
ty and bring suffering or death to
thousands yearly. But Electric Bit
tiers never fail to destroy them and
cure malaria troubles. '.They are the
best all-round tonic and cure for mala-
ria ever used," writes Il. M. James,
of Louellen, S. G. They cure stomach,
liver, kidney and blood troubles, and
will prevent typhoid. Try them, soc.
Guaranteed by B. F. Hughes, Staun-
on, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-08-20
Entered at the Postoffice at Staunton
Va, as second class mail matter.
FRIDAY. August 20, 1909.
A HERCULEAN TASK.

The organization has named their
candidate for governor, it is now up to
them to elect him. That nobody out
side of themselves feels particularly
grateful for their accomplishment, and
nobody outside of themselves is burst
ing with enthusiasm, is about as cyl
dent as the nose on ones face. There
is something radically wrong some
where. there is feeling of disappoint-
ment everywhere If not disgust, there
is a suspicion, not so very faint, that
there has been lot of political jug
Cling going on which has well nigh
nauseated some people For instance
it is openly stated that leaders OF the
organization promised good things to
candidates for the Legislature in these
parts in the event such candidates
would support the organization candl-
date for governor, and then took it all
back again. That the liquor men and
the Anti-Saloon men have been drawn
into such close conjunction, that one
might readily be mistaken for the
other by an outsider, is beyond denial,
that if not actually osculating and en-
bracing each other, they have been put
to sleep in the same bed, is indisputa-
BILE; that there was finger stuck into
the Wet and Dry pie in Staunton, all
the protestations FROM A to lizard, and
from Dan to Bersheba, would never
be sufficient to change existing opin-
ion.
When candidate has to carry water
on one shoulder, and liquor on the
other, blow hot blast out of one side
of his mouth, and ice cicles out OF the
other, he has a proposition on his
hands. When he promised to dry up
the Red Sea for one party, and open
the flood gates of Niagara for the other,
when to be plain he has promised State
wide prohibition to one set, and local
option to another, that person has mas
tered the ledgerdemain of politics, and
if he performs the trick he will nc
doubt, and ought by all means to re
celve such an ovation as is accorded
few high class performers in the polit
ical circus.
The truth of conditions is that there
are now under the masterful manage
ment of the so called Democratic ma
chine no Democrats, possibly it may
be said there are also no Republicans
every man is either prohibitionist o.
a local optionlst. This being the cast
what used to be party loyalty, has beer
tossed to the winds, and both Demo
ocrats and Republicans have deter
mined on a new regime. They art
going to vote just as they durn please
and there is no rubbing that question
out. This is not because they are any
less Democratic, or possibly any less
Republican, we declare, and we think
our intimacy with people of the Dem
ocratic persuasion is sufficient to bt
able to speak for many of them, but
because they have lost confidence in
the leaders, and their loss of confidence
comes from the multiplicity of "dirty
deals' which the people instinctively
know have recently been entered into
by those in power,to perpetuate them
selves and their creeds. This time they
have undertaken a herculean task, toe
70 lao
out making sores on their backs.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-08-20
Scared With a Hot Iron,

or scalded by overturned kettle-cut
with knife-bruised by slammed
door-injured by gun or in any other
way-the thing needed at once is
Bucklen's Arnica Salve to subdue in
fiammation and kill the pain. It's
earth's supreme healer, infallible fol
bolls, ulcers, fever sores, eczema and
piles. Csc, at HI. F. Hughes, Staun-
ton, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-08-20
WANTED.

100000 it. White Oak, Red Oak and
Black Oak, sawed strong inch, even
lengths, 6, s, 10, II, IA, 16 it., green OF
dry. TO be delivered inside of 6 months
at the rate of $4,000 #. per month.
Cash will be paid for same delivered at
our factory. Black walnut wanted at
all times, cash paid for same. Good
butt longs sawed strong II inches.
Young timber sawed strong inch.
Good prices paid.
w. w. PUTNAM & CO.,
StauntOn, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-08-20

1t seems now that In many places a
ballot was used in the Democratic pri-
mary with pledge on it, and in many
others without it. 1t is safe to say that
If men are not held by the moral prin-
ciple involved in voting in primary
without pledge, they will not be held
with pledge. 1t is our experience
that even an oath in, court never binds
witness to tell the truth, unless he
wants to tell the truth anyway. He lies
oath or no oath. No voter in prima-
~ who does not want to support a
ticket will ever support it simply be-
cause it had pledge printed on it, if
he loses sight of the moral obligation
attaching when he entered the polling
place. All this talk about the printing
on the ballot is mere lip service.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-08-20

The Alabama Legislature is to pass
a bill which exceeds all others ever
written on prohibition. Everything
that could be raked up with a fine
tooth comb has been put into it calcu-
lated to satisfy the most rabid fanatic.
Even newspapers are prohibited from
publishing any advertisement of
whiskey, and no bill board or other
place shall have posted on it picture
OF whiskey bottle or whiskey label
These are only few of the many pro-
visions. A great and good man named
Fuller is the patron saint, and if he be
a young man and his bill becomes a
law, he may live to see it walked over
as garbage in back alley. The Amer
lean people submit to the fool, for
awhile, then they tell him to move on.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-08-20
The Great Roanoke Fair, Roanoke
Va, Sept. 21st, I'D, sd, oath.

The Great Roanoke Fair, whose ad-
vertisement appears in this issue will
be held at Roanoke, Va, Sept. 2lst,
22nd, 23rd and oath, and promises to
eclipse by far any Fair that has ever
been held in this section of the coun-
try.
This Association has increased their
premiums and purses from SIS, 0OO.O 90 to
SIG, 100000 and have just completed the
handsomest $50 page premium list they
have ever had and wish to invite every
ole who is interested in exhibiting
farm products, live stock, etc., to write
for premium list. All applications for
premium lists will be gladly received
and premium lists mailed ON receipt of
same.
The Association has spent more than
double the amount this year that they
have ever spent for free attractions,
which are as follows: Kemp's Wild
West Show. This show has sixty In
dams and forty horses and they will
also have with them Miss Cody, the
champion lady rifle shot of the world.
They will give regular widest shows,
which will be very interesting. They
have also engaged the famous La Bell
Troupe of Acrobats from France and
they will give two performanced daily
H. 60, Il ~. l.
Trick House, who will give two per-
formances daily. Minting in his mar
velous IS foot spiral tower ascension at
break neck speed on his bicycle. Ade-
line Pattie, the famous colored, singer
with troop of fifteen cake walkers.
Grand display of fireworks. Last, but
not least Strobel with his famous air
ship who will make two flights daily
and nights. This was one of the most
interesting features of last years Fair
and worth hundreds of miles to go to
see it. Prof. Strobel has improved his
airship and has won Gold Medal at
Seattle Exposition this year.
The above free attractions are the
most elaborate that have ever been
given at any Fair in the South and
will be given in front of the grand stand
free.
Write Louis A. Scholz, Sec. for Pre-
MUM List and information regarding
the Fair and all inquiries will be an
swered cheerfuIly.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-08-20
CoIegeOf William and Mary
WILLIAMSBURG. VA.

Healthfully located on the famous
Virginia Peninsula, where the Ameri-
can nation had its birth. Alma Mater
of Jefferson, Marshall, Monroe and a
host of other makers of American his
tory.
l. Regular Academic courses leading
to A. B., B. S. and M. A. degrees.
2. Normal classes to prepare young
men for positions in the public schools.
132 State appointments.
Total cost possession of nine months
(board and fees) 10 students preprring
to teach, $4,000.
Total cost (board and fees) to students
not holding State appointments S1S6.
Ask your school superintendent for
an appointment to William and Mary.
Next session begins September 18th,
1909. For particulars address
II. l.. BRIDGES,
Registrar.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-08-20
University of Virginia.

EDWIN A. ALDERMAN, LII. D., President
In addition to the courses for the b.
A. degree, four year courses leading to
the degree of
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
are now offered. These courses may
be arranged either as CULTURAL
COURSES, laying especial emphasis on
the Natural Sciences, the Modern Lam
guages, or other modern disciplines; or
as VOCATIONAL COURSES, fitting
young man for work as
PRACTICAL CHEMIST,
ECONOMIC GEOLOGIsT,
PHYSICIST,
BIOLOGIST.
High School Teacher of Mathematics
or Science, other practical work in ap-
piled science.
This degree also admits the student
to the Graduate School as candidate
for the higher degree Of Master of
Science or Doctor of Philosophy.
For further information, address
HOWARD WINSTON, Registrar.
Charlottesville Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-08-20

The New Orleans Picayune says
president Taft has reached a higher
degree of personal popularity in the
Southern States than was attained
even by Mr.. Roosevelt" And we may
remark that there is no need Of step
ladder in either case
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-08-20
For Sale.

A two-story, brick store, with good
business, and on the adjoining lot a
nice Groom house, newly papered and
painted. Desirable tenant in both
houses. Good neighborhOod. The
two places can be bought at good
price. Quick sale desired. Apply to
Mrs. T. r. BLACKBURN,
I 80 st Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-08-20

Elizabeth Ray, the S-year-old daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. r. l.. Fix, died at
the home of her parents near Staunton
on Monday, of meningitis and heart
trouble. The funeral took place Tues
day and the interment was in st. Johns
cemetery.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-08-20

Since property in West Virginia has
been assessed one hundred million
higher than last year, and there has
been no lowering of the tax rate, peo-
pie are wondering what the State will
do with the extra money, says a dis
patch. No one who knows the West
Virginia politician will ever wonder, or
ask any such foolish question.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-08-20

the back are also symptoms that tell you
the kidneys and bladder are out of order
and need attention.
What To Do.
There is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed, that DIR. Kil1ner's
Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy,
fulflls almost every wish in correcting
rheumatism, pain in the back, kidneys,
liver, bladder and every part of the urinary
passage. Corrects inability to hold water
and scalding pain in passing it, or bad
effects following use Of liquor, wine or
beer, and overcomes that unpleasant ne
cessity of being compelled to go often
through the day, and to get up many
times during the night. The mild and
immediate effect of Swamp-ROot is
soon realized. 1t stands the highest be-
cause Fits remarkable
health restoring prop EEI5SSrEEf 1l7@SS2
critics. Ifyou need ::.las.. e. |. :.
medicine you should ::.::...
have the best. Sold by 2fet |Ek1i1E7 -
druggists in ffty-cent
and one-dol1ar sizes. Home Of swampkoo,
You may have sample bottle sent free
by mail. Address DR.. Ki1mer & Co., Bing-
hamton, N. Y. Mention this paper and
remember the name, DIR. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, and the address, Binghamton,
N. Y, on every bottle.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-08-20

The president can play golf and poll
tics at the same time In the first he
wears the golf cap and jacket, in the
latter he wears only smile. In the
first he swats the ball. In the latter he
simply "keeps the ball rolIin'."
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-08-20

As there is large part of the terri
tory in central Africa which has not
been mapped, so it is not safe to say
whether Mr.. Roosevelt is on, or off the
map.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-08-20
FOR RFNT A fine 500 acre farm
ION MINI. in AIbemarle coun-

ty.e Excellent land and first-class
neighborhOod. One mile from sta
lions on c. & o. Ry. Convenient to
schools, churches, telephones and post.
offices. Will rent on shares or for mon
ey. Can furnish standard bred mares,
3 mich cows, 10 head sheep, and foul
brood sows, usual farm machinery.
Desire tenant with enough capital to
run the place satisfactorily.
Address, JOS. w. EVERETT,
Keswick Depot, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-08-20

Whilst the lions in the African jun
giles may be very Wild andmuch alarm
ed, those in the American corporate
jungles have become very tame, and
hard to brighten.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-08-20

By new assessment over in West
Virginia the people find themselves
one hundred millions richer than they
thought they were. We suppose the
people of that State will soon be the
happiest in the world, as wealth comes
simply by dipping pen in ink and
making few more figures.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-08-20

Prosperity is now due to arrive, the
only barrier having been removed by
the passage of the tariff bill
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-08-20

The trusts will now say to Mr.. Aid
rich, "Well done thou good and faith
full servant"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-08-20

Somebody ought to try to get it into
Mr.. Harry Thaw's brain, if such thing
there be, that when his money has run
out, he can run out and about.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-08-20

a brick dust sedi-
ment, or settling,
stringy or milky
appearanceof often
indicates an I'M
healthy condi-
ton of the kid
neys; too fire.
quent desire to
mass il or main in
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-08-20

Senator Stones encounter with the
Pullman porter was "because he failed
to bring the whiskey promptly" so
says the Senator. The Senator is from
Missouri where people must see things.
Just what kind of things the Senator
may have been seeing has not been
made public.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-08-20
Farms Wanted.

We want large number of farms for
clients in the North and Middle West
who wish to locate not great distance
from Washington. If you wish to sell
your property send particulars or write
to AMERICAN REALTY COMPANY,
Washington, d. c.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-08-20

John d. Rockefeller has always been
opposed to an income tax. This being
the case there was never any doubt as
to Mr.. Aldrich's views on that subject.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-08-20

Mr.. Taft is to spend twelve hours in
Richmond. We thought government
employees were only required to work
EIGHT hours in any one day.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-08-20
VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE
LEXINGTON. VIRGINIA..

list Year. State Military, Scientific and
Technical School Thorough courses of
gel eral and applied Chemistry and in
Electrical and Civil Engineering. Degree
of graduate in academic course. and de-
grees of Bachelor of Science in Technical
Courses ALI expenses, inducing clothing
and incidentais, provided at rate of 1865
per annum, as an average for the four
years exclusive Of ontfit For infnrmatiO on
address, f. w. NlCHOl 5,
6186t Supt.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-08-20

If Mr.. Hartman went to Europe for
his health. it is more than can be said
when he went West some years ago.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-08-20
Thousands Have Kidney
Trouble and Never Suspect il,
How To Find Out.

Fill bottle or common glass with your
water and let it stand tWeuty-four hours:
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-08-20

Africa seems almost as silent as the
rest of the world.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-08-20
Southern Railway.

N. B.-The following schedule figures
are published only as information
and are not guaranteed. Schedule
in'effect June 20, 1909.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-08-20
SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL APPRENTICES

Zone year course for young farmers.)
Total cost of session of nine months,
including tuition and other fees, board,
washing, uniforms, medical attendance,
ETC., S276.6O. Cost to Virginia students
$226.6O. The next session opens We'd
nesday, Sept. 22d, 1909.
PAUL B. BARRINGER, Md, LID.
President.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-08-20
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
BLAcKsBuRc, VA.

Degree courses in Agriculture, Hor-
ticulture, Applied Chemistry, Applied
Geology, Civil, Mining, Mechanical
and Electrical Engineering, Metallur-
gy and Autobiography, and Preparato-
ry Veterinary Medicine. Sixty-four
Instructors. Thoroughly Equipped
Shops, Laboratories and Barns. Steam
heating and electric lights in dormito-
ries. Library 1900 volumes. Farm
/, 100 acres.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-08-20

10 Years with Ooughs1
We have had nearly seventy years of experience with
Ayers Cherry Pecora That makes have great con-
fdence in it for coughs colds bronchitis, weak Threats
and weak lungs. Ask your doctor what experience
| he has had with it. He knows. He advise you
wisely Keep in close touch with your family physician
No alcohol in this cough medicine &c Ager o,oeA Mass
bowels ccnsated The best laxative is
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-26
Jeser.on,. Prayer ana pou1tice

JeGerson's Prayer and PouItlce.
 Joseph Jefferson was suddenly taken i'll once while visiting at the home of a friend The wife of the friend whose hospitality he, had enjoyed became alarmed over his condition and, being of a religious turn of mind, wished to instill in the mind of the actor her be lief in the necessity for spiritual con temptation. A call to his room for the purpose of applying poultice gave her the much desired opportunity.
 'Mr Jefferson she said, nervously shifting the poultice from one hand to the other, 'sfor your sake, for the sake of your friends, your family, I-I would like to pray for you"
 The actor listened attentveIy, and his answer came slowly. "Yes, mad am," he said, you may-for my sake, for your sake, for everybody's sake but for heavens sake put on that poul ticer'-Boston Herald.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-26
CYCLISTS ABANDON
 SPORT HILL IDEA
Found AutomobiIists Cool Toward Their Plan to Participate in Climb and Will
 Make Run to Boston Instead.

At a recent meeting of the Park City Motorcycle Club. the matter of holding hill climb in conjunction with the Automobile Club, at Sport Hill, on Memorial Day, was discussed, a num- Der of the members desiring to join in the climb while others wished to take a spin to Boston. A committee was appointed to call on R. N. Sperry of the Automobile Club MT. Sperry refused to talk over the phone with the committee but said that he would see what could be done for them in the matter of using the hill It was then decided to drop the matter until next year when the club hopes to have a better organization. and a run for the two days. Sunday, and Memorial Day to Boston was arranged. The members will leave Sunday morning between five. and six o'clock, weather permitting. The Hub will be reached between 4 and 5 o'clock in the after noon. This will give the evening and a part of the next morning to look over the city. The president of the club E. G. Bishop. will carry a. pennant in the run with the words Park City thereon. All motorcyclists are heartily invited to go with the club regardless of what make of motorcycle they ride. This is riders club and is run by mem bers. no dealers being allowed to hold office. To further make arrangements a meeting will be held at Lincoln hall 62 Cannon street. Saturday even ing. at S:30 o'clock T. is hoped that every motorcyclist in the city will be DreSent
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-26
Tne s1opins Floor.

The architects of new building re- gently completed and which extended from one street through to another found a difference of thirty inches in the street levels of the two thorough fares Steps at either end of the build ing were regarded unfayorably, and so it was decided to build the first floor on an incline. At.first sight this slope was not noticeable, but the clerks dis covered it in the most unthought of way. Several of them were comparing notes on the all absorbing Qpestion of socks one day, and one of them re marked: '1 can't seem to get socks any more that wear well. Mine have holes in with one days use"
 That's odd" said another salesman. ''So do mine, and they never used to-" Others echoed the experiences, and finally the solution was offered by the department superintendent, who said this was due to the man walking on an incline so much. stYour socks are all right" he said, "but 0ey won't stand the wear incident to travelling up and down hill all day."-New York Mail.