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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-31
Govornor Cleveland's Speech.


The little speech Of Governor CLEVELAND
accepting informally the nomination OF The
Democratic National Convention affords to
the public touch OF his quality. 1t APP
roared yesterday with some errors In 1t.
lut none that concealed It's merits. It's
language is fOrcible, its tone high, its clear
ness remarkable. 1t gives assurance that
his letter accepting the same nomination
will be compact and candid, and more to
the popular taste and to the taste OF the
speakers than even MIR. BLAISE's strong
letter was. We do Lot credit the statement
that Governor CLEVELAND spoke eXtempo-
raneously on the occasion. The reporter
meant to say only that he spoke without
notes. There was no necessity for him to
speak on-hand; and there would have been
no wisdom IN his doing so. lie knew that
the committeeman were coming, and SUBJ
startally what they would say, and he
could not hut have thought over what bis
reply ought TO be.
Governor CLEVELAND says that he IL
Democrat because be believes that the
foundation OF true Democracy is firm re-
solve 10 administer the Government faith
fully and well; and because he holds that
Democratic doctrines and measures Will
insure the happiness, contentment, and
prosperity Of the people. For this excel
lent reason, he has kept faith with the
public. and has been the Governor OF all
the people OF New York and not merely OF
party.
There is in the speech OF Governor
CLEvFLAND one expression which we hope
he will elaborate IN his letter OF accept
ance. II is high time tiat "partv tyran-
ny" had come to an end. 1t is high time
for the "plain and independent voters" as
be styles them, to do what he says they
will do-namely "Seek by their SufrdgeS
to compass their relief from party tyranny
WHERE THERE SHOULD BE SUB
MISSION TO THE POPULAR WILL"
In 1876 the Republicans refused "submis-
sion TO the popular WILL" The "popular
will" demanded the seating OF SAMUEL j.
TILDgN in the presidential chair. "Party
tyranny" seated RUTHERFORD d. HAYES.
Governor CLEVELAND may have alluded to
that unparalleled and uncondoned wrong
ing OF the people when he said:
"Nor do at this moment forget that the
rights and interests Of more than fifty mil
hons Of my iellow.ctizens are involved in
our efforts to gain Democratic supremacy.
This reflection presents TO my mind I con-
sideration which more than all others gives
to the action OF my party in Convention as
sembIed it, most sober and serious aspect
Truly will the situation have ga most
sober and serious aspect next November
IL the people shall allow CLEvELAND's ma
jority to be, like TILDEN's in 1876, so small
rs TO tempt the Republican leaders to re-
tain the Government in their own hands in
spite OF the popular verdict.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-31

the correspondent and the Dispatch Of any
Suspicion Of intention TO ignore Mr..
TUCKER. particularly when II is known
that the Dispatch has frequently given sIr.
TucKrn's name prominence in connection
with the nomination. Here Is the para.
graph.
Candidates FOR the congressional nomi-
nation In this district are rapidly multiply
ing-pon. William a. Anderson. OF Lex.
ington; Colonel Samuel L. Coleman, OF
Cumberland; and W. II. II. Lynn, Esq, OF
stanton, being now mentioned In connec-
ton with the honor"
The Dispatch does not express prefer
epce as between good men who may be
candidates In any district, nor does It per-
nit ITS correspondents to do so 10 its COZ
umns. On reading the paragraph from our
correspondents letter the public will, we
thirk. agree with the Dispatch that there
Is nothing either strange or significant, as
The Spectators comments would seem 10
Imply, in the omission Of Mr. TUcKEE's
name. The language clearly implies that
that there had been other candidates in
the field previously.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-31
PCrsOnni.

Mr.. Tildep intends 10 take a southern
cruise in his yacht, the Viking, in the VIM
ter.
Speaker Carlisle ald lis family have ar
rived at their home, in Covington, kyr
where they will spend the summer.
Mrs. Palmer, the wife OF X-iIayor Pal.
mer. Ct Boston. has sued that city for
~ 900 damages on account OF a fall on the
sidewalk list spriGg.
Major Lewis Allen, Of Peabody, Mass, Is
thought to be the Oldest OF the bank pre,i-
dents. His ninetieth year was completed 4
Few days ago.
Miss Kate Tannatt Woods, who has writ
ten several pleasing serials and sketches for
ST. Nicholas and ether magazines, fell from
a hammock in Boston few days ago and
hurt her spine in serious way.
President Creyy. of France, has been
suffering from a severe attack OF illness, but
it is believed that the danger Il now past.
Robert Bonner, Of the Led9,r. unfor-
tunately. was paragraphed as having given
A bell to y western church. Immediately Il
hundred bells were applied for by begging
letters.
Judge Barringcr, who arrived from CIirO,
Egypt. n few days ago, comes to America
that his family may visit their old hone, in
North Carolina. He thinks that King John.
oi Abyssinin, is going TO "maSe it lively
for tie old Mahdi" throughout the month
Of August.
Miss SutrO, the daughter OF the man who
built the famous Sutro tunnel, received a
great many letters from professor in Ber-
lin. who bad seen her photograph and had
been captiyated by it, proposing marriage.
She sent them all H. answered TO her father,
who was in Spain. Mr.. SutrO aiterward
saw the professor in Berlin. and liked him
so much that he advised his daughter TO
answer his correspondence, and the end OF
It is that they will marry.
OF DR.. Koch, the cholera expert. the 81.
LOUIS Spectator SAYS CDR. koch's family
consist, Of himself, wife, and girl about
sixteen. He Is so wholly absorbed in his
pursuits that he is not very domestic in his
habit.-that Is. his family do not see much
OF him. There are many men engaged in
less important pursuits Of whom the same
remark may be applied. In appearance.
he Is Of medium size, cOmpactly built.
wears glasses-what studious German does
not g-and moves with a rapid, elastic
STEP
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-31


The CHOLERA SCAIE.-Not wishing to
invade the domain OF the doctors, we do
not reproduce recipes for the cure OF the
cholera, being afraid OF causing the death
OF some OF our readers; but we do not
hesitate one moment TO republish from the
letter OF the special correspondent Of the
New York Times the following paragraph:
81 have visited every room in every
cholera hospital existing in Marseilcs and
Toulon, aud have seen the wretched peo-
pie dying in hospitals and in their own
bowels, and buried at midnight In the ceme-
teries by the light OF torches and lanterns. |
have discussed all the phases ofthe epidemic
exclusively with the hospital doctors. with
priests and with nurses, and my cOnciu-
sion is that the h-dreaded cholera, proba.
bly, The most fatal and severe OF all diseases
10 which human flesh is heir, /. a thing
OF which no intelligent community OF
well-ordCred lives and well.managed sewer
pipes need have an alarming fear, even
when brought into close contact with it,"
All this We firmly believe. There would
be no cause whatever for alarm IN Rich
mond II all parts OF the city had "wcl.
managed sewer-pipes."
Since writing the foregoing we have re.
celyod a circular which has just been Is
sued from the State Board OF Health Of
West Virginia, OF which DR.. JAMES T..
REEVES is the head. He is born physician
one Of the best, in our opinion, In the
United States. We copy few extracts
from his circular. lie SAYS:
. Experience has abundantly shown the
fact that cleanliness Is the best protec-
ton against cholera. When once intro.
ducod into town its rayages are most Sc
we're and most fatal in the unsanitary local.
tiles, while the maintenance OF good hy-
genie conditions contributes TO lessen is |
spread and fatality. Hence the necessity |
OF cleanliness, and Of being well prepared |
for an outbreak OF the disease. To this end |
II Is recommended that all local boards OF |
health and health officers commence at |
once the work OF putting all Of our cities,
towns, and villages IN the best possible |
sanitary condition.
The removal OF all accumulations OF filth,
both animal and vegetable, from the streets,
Alleys. cutters, yards, etc., should be ac-
immediately. All priyy-vaults.
sink-drains, and the like should
be kept clean. Hog-pens, foul stables,
mouidy aud dirty cellars, and all places
suspected Of being dangerous TO the public
health, should bs huatcd out and dlail.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-31
PETERSBURG AND VICINITY.

An Election Ordered for August 1sth-ACOnn-
Cases.
lCorrcs pondcnce Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
July 80, 1891.
Governor Cameron has ordered an cleo
ton to be held in this city on the 18th day
Of August to ill the vacancy in the House
OF Delegates of Virginia. caused by the re-
signation OF Mr.. Robert McCandisI. The
Sergeant this afternoon received instruc-
tons from the Governor 10 give notice OF
Said election as provided 10y law, and no.
tices will be posted at once. The election
will be held five days after the meeting Of
the Legislature. II is probable that the
Democrats will not put candidate in the
field.
A telegram received here to-day an
nOunceS the destruction by lire this morn
ing OF the fine residence OF the Rev. James
4. Riddick at stony Greek. The building
was large, two-stOTy frame house, with
brcl, basement. The dwelling and nearly
all Of its contents were destroyed, entail
ing . heavy loss. which is only partially
covered by insurance.
In the Hastings Court to-day the jury in
the civil suit OF smith rs. Wright rendered
a verdict for the plaintiff for 1898, being
the amount OF due-blll claimed 10 have
been given him.
The case OF Arlington & Sons rs. The
Western Union Telegraph Company was
also taken up, and the day was consumed
in arguing the demurrer to the declaration
Of the plaintiffs. MeSsrS. Friend " Davis
represent the plaintiffs, and Messrs. George
:. & ID. VI. Bernard and Major Robert
stiles. OF Richmond, the defendant compa-
ny. The amount involved is over 300,
being the difference OF half a cent per pound
in the sale Of a large lot Of tobacco. |, is
claimed that the tobacco was offered mt l3i
cents by telegraph, but that the message
when II reached the purchasers read ID
cents. The merits Of the case will not be
reached until tomorrow.
This is the ninth day OF the grand iury's
sitting. To-day a number OF witnesses,
previously examined, were recalled. 1t is
pretty definitely understood that the Com
mOnwcalth's attorney will be instructed
to draw indictments in several cases, but
against whom is OF course only matter OF
conjecture at this time. ROBIN ADAIR.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-31
RRENSWICR COUNTY.
tor Atkins Delegates TO the District Con-
vcntion.

Democratic Nsss-Meeting-Speech or EIec-
tor Atkins-Delegates TO the District Com
vcntion.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
LAwBENCEvILLE, July 80. 1891.
Pursuant to the call issued by n. $.
Turnbull, county chairman, the Democratic
party OF Brunswick met in mass-meeting
at Lawrenceyille on Monday the 2Sth day
OF July (County-COurt day. for the pur-
pose OF organizing for the presidential!
campaign. The meeting was well attended
by both white and colored, and the utmost
harmony and good feeling prevailed. n.
;. Turnbul was unanimously reelected
county chairman, and on motion f. B..
Lewis was elected secretary.
On motion OF Robert Turnbull, Esq, the
old County Executive Committee, consist
ing of three from each precinct, was unani-
mously reelected to serve until the next
general convention Of the party.
William T. Atkins, Esq. Of Mecklcn-
burg. our presidential electOr, was then
introduced by the chairman.
In forcibe aud vigorous speech Mr..
Atkins showed up the iniquities OF the
Radical party, and the "tattooed man from
Maine received no mercy at his hands. He
discussed the Inconsistencies OF the Repub-
icau platform with great ability ard earn
e.tress. and showed our people why they
should not follow Malone and his bench.
men into the Radical camp.
Mir. Atkins was especially effective when
be read from the IrijpHe the interx view
with Professor Langston about Bainc's
dining and winning the negro bishops.
Thi, fact In regard to the "tattOoel man :"
will damn him forever in the eyes OF our
good citizens. and the white vote OF Bruins
wick will be solid for the reform Governor
Of New York, Grover Cleveland, and our
old Tom Hendricks, OF Indiana.
Mr. Atkins closed in an earnest appeal TO
our citlZcrs 10 work and organize clubs.
He appealed to every man to do his duty
from now until November, when we shall
see Democratic President elected, and on
the All Of March next see him inaugurated.
Mr.. Atkins made fine impression upon
our PEOPLE, and we return our thanks to
him for his vigorous attack upon Radical
i.m. and predict that he will make the cam
palgn lively in the Fourth district.
The meeting empowered the Chair 70
name the delegates to attend the Con-
gressional District Convention to be held at
q time and place to be hereafter named by
the District Committee.
The Chair appointed the following gem
tltmen as delegates and alternates to repre-
sent the county in said Convention:
Totaro District: Robert Turnbull and J.
T.. Britt; alternates, j. Il. Duford and ".
/. Griffin.
Rcd Oak District: Joseph r. Manson
and Henry fucker; altemates, I. G. Has
kins and L. T. Wallthan.
sturgeon Districts: II. T. Short and
George II. Blick; alternates, James Purdy
and William NJ. Short.
Meherrin District; Il. 5, Powell and J.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-31
Hon. George il. Wise.

The Virginia custom OF renOminating
faithful public servants was observed by
the Congressional Convention which as
sombled in this city yesterday. Hon.
GEORGE u. WISE was, without contest,
again put in command Of the Democratic
forces In this district. He was nominated
by acclamation. 1t was compliment which
he had earned, and an honor which he will
worthily wear. He has represented his
constituents ip such manner as that every
delegate from the district went into the
Convention of yesterday as his supporter.
No other name was mentioned.
Mr.. WISE will be elected OF course. We
do not know that he will have any opposi.
ton; but as this is the year OF the presiden-
tial election, and the Republicans will de-
sire TO make q respectable showing for
BLAINE. we take 1t for granted that some
patriotic RepubIican.will 90 Through the
forms" at least, and profess to be candi.
date in opposition to the popular and irwin
chile incumbent.
We are not aware OF the fact il Mr..
WISE has In all his service in Congress
given single vote displeasing TO his con-
stituents. II, however, he has done so,
they know that it was conscientiously cast,
and that they can safely trust him to follow
the right as he sees it.
Mr.. WIsE's speech in accepting the
nomination VAS just what it ought to have
heen-concilatory but unambiguous. His
trumpet gave no uncertain sound. He
manifested the highest respect for the opin-
ions OF all his constituents, and asked them
to accord TO him the right 10 act fearlessly
and conscientiously. He said, and with
truth, that he had never east vote that he
did not try to cast so as to represent his
constituents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-31
ra-wEuAvEsECURED ANAGEN-

~ WE HAVE SECURED AN AGEN-
cYoF A FRENCU-WO. IN CORSET or ONE
OF TIE FINEST MAKES. AND BT THIS DI-
RECT PURCHASING W ARE ENABLED To
OFFER REAL FRENCH. WOVEN CORSET, NJ
WAY BELOW REGULtE TRADE PRICES.
THESE COR>ETs ARB ESPECIALLY CON-
MEND ABLE FOR THEIR EXTRAORDINARY
DURABILITY AND rERFECrNEN~ oF
SHAPE. WHICH CANNOT Bb FOUND ~ DO
MFsTIC-MADE CoE,FTS. WE SELL ~ TIE
LOWEST NUMBER \ LoNG, HEAVILY
BONED. DOTBL E-CLASP CORSET AT SEVEN
ry-plYF CENTS. s HANDSOME ~ NNiLG-
r0NFD. UNNp-FNBGOIDrRfD BUST Az
EIGHTY EIGUr CENTS. THE EUREKA, IN
IRA FINISH, HEAVILY BONED, AND M
HROIp.EED. ATONE DOLLAR FOR ;iip'E
DESIRING AZ ENfE Along CORSET WIZ
WOIl - RECOMMEND THE FlvE-iIODK-
CLASP CLARA A one DOLLAR, HEGl LAR
TRADE PRICE ONE DOLLAR AID tlEiG
t.\T~. TUFGFST .SF SYLVIA CORSET At
ONI DOLLAR AND WITTY CENTS, rif RI
GUAR TWO-nOLLtH BRAND. 1iE pa
TENT ROMAN sPOoS-HI~k tnR~fI NJ
TWO ODILAES AND TWEN rN-riNt CENTS.
\ sPLFNDID-M FBENtH-WONtN COR
SIT At FIFTY CFNI ;. THIS AGENCY Dds
NOT N ANY WAY CONFLICT WITH OUR
STOCK or MADE CoESErS. WHICH Is A.
COMPLETE ~ ~ ~ rms LINE VIZ
WISH go CALL AT NTloN To fHn FEDO-
"a At SEVFNTY.blyE CENTS, AID THE
PARTISAN At OSE DplLAR, WHICH
BRANDS WE HAVE HANDLED foR TIE
LAST TEN YEARS, AND FROM WHICH EN-
PERIENCE WE cas- RE- DMMENu filEM
An ELEGANT MAKE CulLD'S CORSET At
EIFTY CENTS. AFILI. LINE OF DE. WAR
NER'S CELEBRATED CORslTo
JULIUS HFNHH g ~nN.
COL aud sos cast Broad street.
PartLs orjcriug thr 1uyh the mAi'- viii pi't''
state ,Do II but aud 81 clos as;cu rrll, nr post
age. ~ -H-l u'lNANn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-31
Horizontal Tariffs.

A horizonta! increase OF tariff might
be wise measure under certain circum-
stances. So horizontal reduction OF a
tariff might be wise measure under GER
tam circumstances. But In either case the
tariff thus lowered or raised must be al
most perfect. Because the United States
oHco had tariff that could wisely be low
cred or raised horizontally does not argue
that the existing tariff Is one that could
wisely be reduced In that manner. We sup
POSE that the present is the worst tariff with
which this country has ever been cursed.
II Is a patchwork Of Inconsistencies. 1t
has nothing TO recommend il 10 public
favor. To say that II could be wisely
amended by horizontal reduction Is 10 say
that 1t 10 . model tariff--thst IL is so nearly
perfect In Ito details that 20 per cent. can
be cut Of each and every article named in
1t, and yet the result be q proper tariff.
Does any sspe man really believe that the
existing tariff Is such piece Of legislative
perfection! II he does, he ought surely TO
be liberal enough 10 credit the Republican
party with measure that ought to immor.
talize that party and cause all future
writers upon political economy to sound It's
praises.
We suggest, therefore, TO Democratic
speakers that the Chicago platform Is a
much safer structure for Democrats TO
stand upon than the present Ubiquitous
tariff, or the still worse one that would re-
suit from horizontal reduction OF 20 or any
other rate per cent. Colonel Ton WHITE
HEAD well says, apropoS Of the point We
are discussing, that tariff may be high at
100 per cent, or 1t MY be high at 10 per
cent. He adds also hat g tariff may be
moderate or low at 81 or per cent, and
proper for both revenue and incidental
protection at 80.
Undoubtedly, Colonel Ton is right.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-31
NILSSON COUNTY.
Delegates to the District COnventicn-scriouS
Shooting ARRAY.


fCorrcrpondeuco 81 tho Richmond Dlspltch.I
I.OyINGSTON. July %, 1884.
Yesterday a Democratic mass-meetlng
WIS held here TO elect delegates 10 the Con-
gres,ional Convention that meets ia Staun-
ton August eth. All opposition to the re-
nomination of Mr.. Tucker was Withdrawn,
and solid delegation in his favor was
chosen. The meeting unanimously adopted
resolutions instructing the delegates To east
the vote Of the county for NJ. Tucker, and
also pledging the hearty support OF the
party TO the national nominees OF the DEM
ocratic PARTY. The crowd present was I'M
prCcedented.
Late in the evening quite Il serious ARRAY
took place. in which Dock Stevens was Sc
riOusly wounded by pistOl-shot fired by
Luclen Kidd. The bullet entered his side,
striking the crest OF his right hip-bOne. Up
TO this writing the physicians in attendance
have not located the position OF the ball.
4 gentle and refreshing shower fell yes
tcrday evening, which was much needed 10y
the crops. FRITZ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-31
SHGT BY ms COUSIN.
Two " el-to-Do Farmers Of virginia Craz'd
bJ Hard Drinking.

A Lcesburg special of Tuesday says:
tragedy occurred last night i'm Upperville
vii age, in this county. in which Herbert
Leith, lcglcss eX-Confedcrate soldier.
sent bullet through the brain OF John
RAWLINGS, cousin. Both OF the men are
prosperous farmers, living in the L)udoun
Valley, where both own splendid farms.
Yesterday the two cousins rode 10 Upper
vile together in the best Of spirits and on
the most friendly terms. Upon reaching the
Yillrlc the two men drank rather freely.
and soon began TO quarrel about the loan OF
q dollar. Rawlings became very aggressive
ard pressed his legless antagonist across
platform upon which they stood. Leith
warned Rawlings 10 deSiSt, but he gave no
heed TO the warning. Drawing his reyOl'-
or, the cripple took aim and fired bali into
the brain OF his cousin. This afternoon
Rawlings Is still alive but unconscious and
not expected to survive the night. Lelth,
in charge Of a constable, was removed from
bis home to-day to the county jail ut War
r,nlon. lie was 4 gallant follower Of
St0Ecwall Jackson during the war. aud had
both Of his feet so badly frozen in one Of
tie forced marches Of that command rs to
uepcSsitatp amDutatiOn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-31
Here and There.

An Iowa paper thinks there is strong
probability that a "nccktie party" viii
soon occur In that State. II refers TO the
anticipated hanging OF murderer.
The project OF having policemen detail-
cd daily to weigh coal delivered 10 retail
customers and see that full weight Is given
is bolLg discussed in san Francisco news
papers.
San Francisco has q NihiliSt who. after
having been condemned to lifelong seryi-
tudc in siberia, escaped 10 California. He
las now surrendered himself to tie Rus.
sian Consul and expressed 4 wish to put
back to the mines in Siberia.
A man in Denver Is the happy possessor
OF the pipe and tobaccO-pouch OF the once
famous Ute chief Ouray. The wooden
stem seems TO have been made from the
spoke of a wagon, captured probably from
some whites. 1t i, two feet long and OF
hickory.
The backsmitbs and forriers Of Pesth
have demanded that they shall be allowed
70 rest on SUNDAYS, and have struck work
pending the answer Of the employers.
Hitherto they have worked seven days in
the week, fourteen hours day and six
hours on sundays, for daily ptiance OF
thirty->iX cents. They demand, also, that
they shall have a working day OF twelve
hours and seven llorins week.
This time It is The wild woman" and
not a man. She has been discovered in
Iowa, near Dubuque. by hunters, supplied,
In ali probability, with pOcket.ilaskS. They
gota square, look at her. She has, as q
matter Of course, all the accessories OF the
"wild man," the unearthly scream, the
wild glare and unnatural lustre OF the eye.
the iet-Dlack hair hanging in dishevelled
locks over the shoulders, no clothes to
speak of, and all that sort OF thing,
In fit Of rage and disappointment be-
cause real estate Is evidently not "bOOm-
ing" as lively as he wishes in his neigh
borhood, the editor OF the IOpd Capital
cxcaimS: a tornado is a wind-storm,
but every severe wind-storm isn't tor
nadO. Not by five or six hundred miles an
hour, Will newspaper reporters please
make note OF tins, and stop their idiotic
lying about Iowa WEATHER: There hasn't
been regular old twister Of a tornado in
Iowa this year."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-31
The Bristol NelrS SAVE:

"The First National Qhe swell-head bank
OF Richmond) has suspended. II is claimed
II will yet pay out"
The First National has not suspended.
on the contrary, it has never been in better
condition than it is at present. Further
more, what is true OF the First National
is true OF the rest of the Richmond banks.
The NelrS has been misled by 4 laundering
telegram from Richmond, Ind, annouuc-
ing the suspension Of bank in that city.