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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-05-06
The Straightout Convention.

About one hundred and fifty of the sssi-
mon-pure" met in convention in the city of
Richmond Wednesday last. Congressman
Dezendorf called the convention to order
at IL O'Clock NJ, and in his address paid
his compliments to Malone and his meth
DDS in no honeyed words. E. G. Hine, of
Fairfax county, was made temporary chair
man. While the committee on credentials
were out, Gen. Wickham made a stirring
speech, boldly asserting that s'all the Ma
honeites in the world will rot be able to
keep the straightout delegation out of the
Chicago convention" J. B. Laws, Of Mid
dlesex, the best colored speaker in the
State, then took the floor and handled Ma
hone without gloves, saying among other
things that 1.-THE only contract Malone ever
kept was that in relation to controlling
Federal patronage. w. II. Lester, Of
Richmond, also spoke, and exploded a
bomb when he said in relation to Malone,
ga scoundrel could not reconcile two incon-
sistencies." Alengthy platform was adopt
ed, advocating keeping intact the integrity
of Republican principles in the South, that
buying adherence with offices in the South
had proved disastrous failure, and placed
the party in a false position in the North.
President Arthur was condemned for per-
hitting the ruthless violation OF the act of
| Congress for the reform ofethe civil-service
in Virginia, and for lending aid to force the
| system of ''one-man power" upon the peo-
| pie of Virginia, which the North had so
emphatically rebuked. The platform fur
ther endorsed the public schools, and gave
hearty approval to the educational bill re-
Gently passed by the Senate; also favored a
tariff that would develop the great resources
of the State, tha radical improvement or
adjustment of the internal revenue sys-
tenn, and that the National convention
should nominate James G.. Blaine and Rob-
ert T. Lincoln. The convention rose when
the section was read rendering to the Wild
ow of the late President Garfield tho sin
cere sympathy of the convention.
DELEGATES AT LARGE AND ELECTORS. .
The following delegates at large to Chi
cago were elected; John F. 'Dezendorf, B.
B. Bolts, Williams G. Wickham, H. c..
Parsons, ]. M. Dawson, and William H.
Lester. Electors at large: Williams G..
Wickham and Judge William Willoughby.
DISTRICT DELEGATES.
The following district delegates were
elected:
First District: N. Schroeder, S. P.
Gresham.
Second District: John Callahan, John
| Cary.
| Third District: Otis II. Russell, Lazarus
Bibb (colored).
| Fourth District: II. W. Williams, A. D.
Scott (colored).
| Fifth District: To be named by the
State Central Committee.
Sixth District: J. B. Work, Henry
Clay.
Seventh District: A. M. Lawson, J. W.
| Cochran.
Eighth District; O. E. Hine, Judge W.
Willoughby
Ninth District: G. c. Tompkins G.. NJ.
Jiucker.
| ELECTORS.
First District: E. J. Kane
Second District: John F. Dezendorf.
| Third District: Asa. B. Cook.
Fourth District: r. Boiling
| Fifth District: -,~.
Sixth District: Henry Edwards.
Seventh District: German Smith.
Eighth District: W. A. Rowe.
Ninth District: G.. G.. Goodell.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-05-06

Eminent DR.. j. j. Caldwell, BaItf-
more, Nd, states: 81 have used COlden's
Liquid Beef Tonic largely IN Debility, Feb
rifle and Nervous Diseases. and have found 1t
one of the most reliable Of nutrient t0nics in
or to be found in plarnaacy." Take no other.) OF
druggists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-05-06

A set Of Democratic seaiawags, until
recently the most ultra and proscriptive
men in the Democratic party, assuming the
name of the Republican party of Virginia,
to the entire exclusion of the real Republic
can party of the State, is piece of cool as
surance of which none but Mahoneites
would have been capable.-Al Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-05-06

LUsUs NATeRAE.-A lady in Bland .coun-
ty, residing in the neighborhood of DIR.
Wm. Hoge, recently gave birth to female
child which had 8 perfectly developed fin
gers on each hand, AND yas equally well
supplied with toes on each foot. The most
remarkable feature of the case is that each
finger was regularly jointed to separate
metacarpal bone. This has rarely, if ever
been known To occur before in the expert
ence of any of our medical men. Unfortu-
nately the child only lived an hour, WytA-
rifle Dispatch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-05-06
Minter Brothers....... Defendant

Mtnter Brothers.. ......DefendantR,
In ASsunlpsH on, an Attachment.
The object o this suit is to recover of the De-
PENDANTS the sum of Sl56 80 with interest there
on from the Bird day of May. 1884, and to subject
to the payment OF said debt any estate, debts,
or effects. belonging to the Defendants, to be
found in the city of Staunton.
And IT. appearing by affidavit filed that the
Defendants, Minter Brothers, are non-residents
of this State 1t is ordered that they do appear
here within one month after due publication
Of this notice, and do what is necessary to pro-
tect their interests. A copy-Teste,
NEWTON ARGEN BRIGHT, Clerk.
White & Gordon, p. q. may6-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-05-06

Even if the laborers in the protected in
dustries were protected, which everybody
knows is not So the census returns show
that the ratio between them and those in
the industries that are not protected is
about one to fifteen. As this is supposed
to be a country in the government Of which
the greatest good is sought for the greatest
number, why should fifteen men be made
to pay double price for every thing they
buy in order that one mans wages may be
protected? But nothing is better known
than the fact that the wages of the laborer
in the protected industries are not pro-
tected, for it is to such industries that
strikes are almost exclusively restricted. -
Alexandria Gasstte.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-05-06
CATAR r III

catarrhal virus, causing healthy secretions. "
allays Inflammation, protects The membranal
Innings of the head from additional colds, COM
pletely heals the sores and restores the sense
of taste and smell. Beneficial results are real
lied by few applications.
A thorough treatment tcilL cure.
ache and Deafness, or any kind of mucous
membranal irritatiOns. Send for circular
Sold by all Wholesale and retail druggists.
Price so cents. go cents by mail registered.
Stamps received.
ELY BROTHERS. Druggists. Owego. N. Y.
febl2 SILLY
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-05-06

THE BELLEvILLE ACCIDENT SUFFERERS.
Mr.. D. K Miller, whose wife was injured
in the Belleville Railroad accident, has set
tied at Enterprise, Kansas. He writes that
his wife is recovering from herinjuries, and
that he is well pleased with his new home.
Mr.. G. N. Anderson and the children of
Mrs, Mohler of the Baths, who suffered in
the same accident, are also convalescent.
Suits for damages have been brought by
several of the kockbridge party against the
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company.
-Lexinoton Gusette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-05-06
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.


The annual meeting of the Stock holders of
the Staunton Gas Company will he held on
SATURDAY, the 24th OF MAY, at III O'Clock
A. M, in the office of A. Fl. H. stuart. ESQ.
BY order of the board of Directors,
JAMES H. SKINNER
Staunton, Va, May 9th 1884. ct Secretary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-05-06

WOULD LIKE TO CORREsPONn
Il with some young Physician (singIe man
preferred), with O view ofassociating him with
me In my practice, and ultimately turning il
over to him; have a good location and good
practice: The work is too heavy for me on ac-
count OF age. Would sell my Residence, &C.,
II suitable. l am located at the Healing Springs
Va, Summer Resort OF considerable notorie.
ty, the practice OF which alone, If controlled In
worth $500 year.
HENRY GILMER, M. d.,
mayG-2t HpQlinUx Snrinuc Pofb fto W.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-05-06

SUICIDE AT ReNoEvERTE.-On last Fri
day week, Mr.. Alex. Robinson, of Romeo
verte, W. Va, committed suicide by hang
ing himself with trace chain in his barn.
He had climbed a ladder, suspended one
end of the chain to beam, tied the other
end around his neck, and jumped off,
breaking his neck. He had, about a year
ago, been confined in Jail on charge of
lunacy, since which time he has been in
low spirits and Respondent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-05-06

The Western Union and the Baltimore g.
Ohio Companies have reduced the price of
night messages to points in their territory.
The Western Union rate is to be fifteen
cents for messages of ten words and one
cent for each additional word. The Bal
timore & Ohio will charge one cent a
word for night messages to all points, no
charge to be less than fifteen cents and one
cent for each word in excess of fifteen.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-05-06

THE SAME OLD sNARE.-The cartoon in
the Campaign of week before last represents
the Malone snake as shedding its notified
skin of Coalition and coming forth in its
true colors as the black Republican snake
of Virginia, spewing forth its vile venom
of the Danville Riot.
Under this cartoon, in explanation, was
printed the following
''This is the reptile that was warmed at
the hearth of Virginia, and turned and
stung her. When he. sheds his skin for
every new season, be careful to remember
that it is the same old snake %
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-05-06
Plaintiff,

VTIRGINIA-IN VACATIoN.-In the Clerks
v office of the Court of Hastings for the
City Of Staunton, May Bird. 18S4:-
John W. Todd. Plaintiff
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-05-06
ELY,S
CREAM BALM

has gained an envla-
BILE reputation wher-
ever known, displac-
ing all other prepare
.tions. An article of
,undoubted merit. Is
'convenientand clean
|ly. 1t causes no pain
NOR sneezing.
1T Is NOT A
LIQUID or SNUFF
Apply by the'finger
Into the nostrils. 1t
will be absorbed, eff
fectually cleansing
the nasal passages OF
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-05-06

A GREAT WELL OF GAs--A Wheeling
CIV Va.) dispatch says:
"The greatest well of natural gas known
to the world was struck at Wellsboro',
twelve miles north of here, this morning.
At depth of /, 1857 feet the reservoir was
tapped and the fluid rushed out with such
force as to throw the heavy tools high in
the air and demolish the derrick. Up to
this time all efforts to cap the tube and
control the gas have been futile. A light
has been applied and the glare on the sky
is visible thirty miles away. In quantity
this well is estimated to be half greater
than the famous McGreiger we'll. Nearly
81, 900, 900 have been spent in this vicinity
in boring for gas, bnt Wellsboro' alone has
been successful, having now three wells in
operation, lighting and heating the town,
melting iron and glass, and entirely super
ceding all other fuel. The last well will be
piped to wheeling and supply the numer-
GUS mills, furnaces, and glass-houses here"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-05-06
Be not Deceived.

The Republicans, knowing that the farm
ers constitute majority of the voters of
this country, are earnestly endeavoring to
make them believe that a high tariff pro-
tects them. In this hope lies their only
chance for victory. This task of deception
ought to prove a difficult one. The farm
ers ought to know that as they are the con-
sumers of nearly every article on which a
tariff is laid, that it is they who have to pay
it; and it comes out of the farmers pocket
and goes into that of the manufacturer
Therefore, the higher the tariff, the more
the farmer has to pay, and the harder ne
will have to work to supply himself with
the articles he needs. A low tariff, prop
erly adjusted, is the great need of the farm
ers of this country.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-05-06
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

PUSH BURNE SCHOOL,
- WAYNESBORO'. AUGUSTA CO. VA.
AS a. FIsHBURNE, A. B. Principal.
An Englsh, Classical, and Military School
preparatory for College or Business.
- o210 l0r caealogue. may8-6m
nIsSOLUTION.-T fIrmofJ r c,-o,,,--
~ q Bro, Is this day dissolved by mutnai
consent. J: =: Graham will collect all ACCOUNT
a .1 Tue Gonce,n ana settle all liabilities, and
old stand until the business, which is now ~.
fered for sale. can be disposed or T" o1-
The reason for this change is that the mans,
business OF J. E. Graham donnax.Sr
our entire attention. Respectfully, "u'
]. e. GRAHAM
ID. g. GRAHAM
SLaunCOQ, va, May l., III, movR-0f
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-05-06

BEECHER OPPOSES BLAINE AND FAvORs
L1NcoLN.-Rev. Henry Ward Beecher is
reported by an interviewer to have said in
New York city on April 26th:-
81 would not support Blaine if he were
nominated. Without Analysing the public
services of Mr.. Blaine or making any in
vidious OF disparaging distinctions between
him and the other candidates prominently
mentioned, 1 would say this: That 1 have
no sympathy with and would not support
any candidate whose sources of income have
been the money centres and monopolies of
the country; nor would counsel the nomi-
nation of such man by either party.
cannot reiterate my sentiment on the SUBJ
ject of Mr.. Blaine's candidacy too strongly.
His nomination would be public calamity
and his election national disgrace. You,
will, however, understand that personally
believe Mr.. Blaine to be an excellent man;
but as politician his sun has set, and he
may now devote himself entirely to the
literary labor in which he so much delights.
Robert Lincoln is, think, thecoming man.
If he were nominated would be among his
staunchest adherents. els painstaking,
sensible man, the son of great father, not
without good parts in himself though not
brilliant, yet clever and highly respected"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-05-06
ELECTORS.

First District: Ell. Kane.
Second District: John F. Dezendorf.
Third District: Asa. B. Cook.
Fourth District: r. Boiling.
Fifth District: --,r.
Sixth District: Henry Edwards.
Seventh District: German Smith.
Eighth District: W. A. Rowe.
Ninth District: e.. G.. Goodell.
Tenth District: Henry Clay.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-05-06

To an inquirer in a literary exchange an
Ohio ethnologist sends the opinion shat
many evidences seem to show that the In
dams of this country are lineal descendants
of the Hebrews; that evidence can be fur
nished to the effect that they were probably
the first human inhabitants of this country
some have been led to suppose lived here
before the Indians came; that they origi-
nally used the Hebrew language and that
the reason some Indian words resemble
words used among Arabs is probably that
the Arabs are descendants of Ishmael,
Abraham's son, who probably used the He
brew language used by his father and other
Hebrews
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-05-06

EFFECT OF THE TARIFF ON WAGES
He then discussed the tariff question
as affecting the rates of wages for la Dor,
declaring that so far as that labor was con-
cerned the fruits of protection were want,
penury and starvation. These were the
jewels in its crown. He wished that the
worhingmen would cease to believe in the
delusion that protection was help to
them. 1t came IN the guise of a friend,
but was really mortal foe. It's hand was
lifted in the attitude of benediction, but it
was really raised to curse. 1t never would
permit labor to have the full share to which
it was entitled of the profits OF capital If
the employers had not the wisdom to learn
the truth, he hoped that this agitation
would enlighten the workers, and that they
by their..votes would relegate business to
the natural laws of trade. He supported
the pending bill because it proposed to give
relief to all distressed industries. 1t re-
duced the revenue nearly $50, 900, 900, and
it reduced taxation. It gave to the people
cheap salt, and cheap fuel and shelter.
WHO would object to this relfef2 Would
it be Republican, whose party had an
nounced that the protective tariff was only
q temporary measure? Would it be q
Democrat, whose party's last national plat
form had declared for revenue only? II it
we're Democrat who did not agree with
the resolution of the national platform and
approve rather of the Ohio resolution, he
asked him if there was anything in the
Morrison bill inconsistent with the Ohio
bill.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-05-06
MIR. HURD ADVOCATES THE R11J,


Mr.. Hurd, (dem., Ohio, took the floor in
advocacy of the bill. While the tariff, he
said, was first paid by the importer, it was
ultimately paid by the consumer. When it
was levied for the purpose of government it
was called a revenue tariff; when it was
levied for the purpose of aiding individuals
| N business enterprises it was called pro-
tective tariff. To the first, when laid fair
ly and without discrimination, he had no
objection, but to the latter he was unalter-
ably opposed. On what ground should the
government interpose to help the business
of one citizen at the expense of another p
Ii mans business were profitable one it
did not need the protection of the govern
ment; If it was Improbable, that was good
reason why he should not put his money in
to it, but no reason why he should compel
his fellow-citizens to pay two prices for the
article he made in order to make good his
losses. If he (Mr. Hurd) were compelled
by legislation to pay $3.50 for what would
otherwise cost 800, then the seller had been
armed with the taxing power of the govern
ment to take from him $50.
He denied the right Of the government to
surrender the taxing power and allow an in
dividual to exercise it. When he earned
wages they were his own, he had right to
expend them where he pleased. If he could
make better contract with Frenchman.
a Mexican, a Canadian or an Englishman
than with an American he had right to do
it, and the government had no right to in
terpose, except in so far as the needs of its
revenue were concerned.
IL he had in one day earned a dollar it ex
pressed all of that day to him. It repre-
sented his hopes, his fears, his toll and his
spKiety. With that dollar heewent to pur
chase what he wanted from Frenchman,
but the government stepped in with it's pow
or and said: "You must not buy from a
Frenchman, you must buy from an Ameri-
can." He went with his dollar to an Ameri-
can, who said, Il charge 80 for the article.'
He must go back to his toll, and another
day must go out of his life to get the addi-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-05-06

AFRAID OF MAHoNE's PosTMAsTERs.-
Some of the delegates to Chicago nominal
ed by the Republican Straightout conven-
ton have requested Mr.. James M. Donnan,
secretary of the State Central Committee,
not to send their credentials through the
mails. They are afraid to trust the papers
in the hands of some of Mahone's postmas-
ters. 1t has been suggested that the Gre
dentials of the different delegates outside
of Richmond be given to Gen. Wiekham,
he to deliver them to the proper persons
upon the arrival of the Straightout delega-
ton from Virginia.
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TESTIMONIALS FROM TRUSTEES.

CLE0N MOORE,
Hon. VIM. L. WILSON
DAVID HOWELL,
ANDREW HUNTER,
ROBERT I. BROWN,
GEO. H. TURNER.
TESTIMONIALS.
1t gives me great pleasure to bear my testf-
mony to the excellent christian character of
Captain Kable. his thorough scholarship and
zeal and success as a teacher. Having q son
under his care, can assure the public from my
own knowledge that every influence will be ex-
erted to guard the morals of youth in his
school, and to stimulate the mind to the utmost
efforts to attain high standard of scholarship.
consider any community fortunate in secur-
ing the services of such an instructor.
DANL. B. EWING, DID,,
Minister in the Presbyterian church.
This school under the management
OF NJ w; q, Kable deserves the patronage at. and
for their sons thorough academic course OF in
Pastor n. E. Church, South, ChariestoWn. w.
Va.
For several years past have been patron of
the CharestOwn Academy. Being thus ac-
Quainted with Captain Kable's system of dis
cipline and instruction, would strongly COM
mend his school to any parent wishing to give
his sons liberal. practical and thorough educa-
ton. 1t Is an excellent school, Captain Kable
Is conscientious, faithful, enthusiastic and pro-
gressive as teacher, his discipline is kind ust
and strong his instruction is thorough as to
scholarship. and trains boys to do their owr,
thinking. A. G. HOPKINS.
Pastor Presbyterian Church, Charlestown. w.
Va. w
The instr uction at the Charlestown
Academy Is thorough and efficient. and esteem
1t great privilege to be able to patronize such
school, and heartily recommend it to parents.
7. b. SHEPHERD,
Pastor Baptist Church, Charlestown, VIVA.
PARIS, FRANCE. May Q, 1873.
have had son under Mr.. Kable's tuition for
several years. and his progress has been excel
lent. Mr.. Kable brings his pupils well forward
Whlle MS methods of instruction are good and
produce tnOr0ughness as well. can conscien-
tlously recommend him as a very competent
teacher and one to whom parents or guardians
may safely entrust their children or wards
VIM. p. CRAIGHILL, Col. u. 8. Army
-. AS a patron for several years mast
ana from personal knowledge OF the raode Of
leacnlng, can heartily recommend the CyharIes
Town Academy to any one desiring for their
cniioren a thorough, sound and practical edu-
Cashier First National Bank, CharIestow,n
As a patron of the Charlsstown
Acaoemy, can recommend it as a school "of
'@Peiioi "erit. GEO A. PoRTERFIELD,
Cashier Bank of Charlestown.
know Of no better school. "
w. I. LEAyELL,
Minister in the Episcopal Church.
- ~ th anords me pleasure to add my testimonial
10 be the prevailing opinion ofits patrons
r1or. =, BusHRop @. WASHINGTON,
OierK OF circuit Court of Jefferson county,
soh.,, Can recommend it as an excellent
onaiias l1r oeys 1 know OF few SO well
quanned 10 MI the position of instructor as the
highly satisfactory. What he has learned is
" 'o"i npu' Jos. TRAPNELL,
Attorney at Law.
:, Parties Wishing to enter their sons in w.
t. -, HSoiSrs 5cnooi, please apply to Q. w. Hum
'e1, III; y. Wayt. ]. B. Hoges or W. W. Gibbs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-05-06

nyke of the Hinton Republican and
Mcbride do not seem to get
~. Wherever couple of
Rgs are gathered to-
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DEPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
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~ Tho Gem Organ Co. has no connec iol
with the Beattie Organ Co. may6-4t