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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-03
A Remarkable Accident.

One OF the most remarkable escapes from
great disaster on the rail occurred at LYNCH
burg Sunday morning. When within
half mile OF the long wooden bridge on
which the Virginia Midland trains cross
James river the air brake Of the southern
bound passenger train refused TO operate,
the air supply having become exhausted.
Down the long and steep grade approach
ing the bridge the train rushed with light
ming rapidity. 1t stuck to to the track I'M
til the centre of the bridge was reached,
when the wheels Of the baggage car jumped
the rail, striking the bridge with such force
as to cause the middle section to break in,
and through this gap the WASHINGTON and
New York sleeping cars were plunged into
the river thirty feet below. But few of
the passengers were awake, bnt the shock
OF the fall and the noise made by the rush
ing waters of the river into which they had
been plunged awakened them to the sudden
realization that death stared them in the
face, and an exciting scene ensued.
Some of the men managed to escape
from the windows Of the cars. which were
gradually settling in the water, which is
about II feet deep at that point, and gave
their aid towards rescning the frightened
woman. A boat was put out from the
Amherst side Of the river and soon reached
UilC WiCShs 4BC NClC dill ObfCu
by the almost shperhuman efforts of a
number of brave men, the most promin ent
OF these being Captain Charles NJ. Black
ford, a prominent lawyer Of Lynchburg,
who saved a number of lives at the i'm
minent risk of losing his own. The res
cued, who were in night clothes, saved but
little of their apparel. but were taken to
houses near by and provided with the
necessary articles. VIM. Whaling. col0red
brakeman, received slight injuries, and
Prof. II. E. Holt, Of Boston. received
a painful cut on his left hand. So far as
known not a life was lost and but few per-
sons were injured. Old travellers and rail-
road men say the escape from an appalling
disaster has no parallel in the history of
railroad accidents III Virginia.
Conductor VIM. King, who was on the
platform Of one Of the cars, was thrown
into the river, and although he had two
ribs broken, he swan to the cars and
helped the passengeTsthr the windows.
Most Of the passengers were taken out
through holes cut in the ventilators at the
top OF the rars, to Wlhjclithe water finally,
reached. There We're about 10 passengers
in the sleepers, ard all were saved. After
the water had covered the top of the4win-
dows Mys. J. s. Farden pushed her two
months-old child through q window and
held it above the water until rescued, and
then she came out the same way.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-03

This is Democratic au thority, and we
quote it for the benefit of Democrats /:
The New York corresp ondent of The BOs-
ton Herald wrote as follows to his paper
last Saturday 1--WE who mingle with
Democrats know that Blaine is regarded
as very formidable opponent, and that
the ticket of Blaine and Logan is looked
upon with great deal of apprehension by
Democrats in whose hands the reins of
power rest. The opposition to Blaine be-
gan rather pronouncedly. 1t was too vir
ulent to last. Its very extravagance acted
like a boomerang. There is this to be said
in favor of Democratic possibility in New
York State. mind you. I believe Blaine
will carry New York State against any
Democratic candidate than can be named,
except Tilden. and [ don't feel confident
that Tilden can carry the State against
Blaine. because the rural districts are per-
meated with foolish sentiment about Gar
field, and it is utterly impossible to take
from that potent ghost its influence and
its reputation"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-03
"Another Bolt.o

Ever since the nomination of Blaine and
Logan, Democratic papers have, with
flaming headlines. chronicled the detection
of every so-called Republican who sought
to gain little notoriety by prcclaiming
that he would not support the ticket. Men
unknown outside Of the limits Of their re-
spective wards were announced as s'rec0g-
nized leaders. y and half column space in
paper dedicated to an exposition OF the
reasons which induced them to declare
against Blaine. The alleged interviews
were copied from one paper into another
and made the subjects of numerous edi-
torials on the 'sDisintegration of the Re-
publican party" Handwriting on the
wall" and like imposing captions. The
other day. however, there was sure
enough bolt up in New York, but we have
only seen two or three Democratic papers
that have noticed it. The Irish World, :"
the leading Irish-American paper, and one
which exerts widespread influence, came
out boldly announcing that in case the
Democrats failed to nominate Butler at
Chicago, it would advocate the election of
Blaine, on the ground that he was truly a
representative American. In the same
issue in which this announcement was
made, two pages of the paper were devoted
to the publication of letters from the of
ficers Of various trade unions, Irish socie-
ties, &C., nearly every one of which de-
clared for Butler. and if he was not nomi-
mated then for Blaine. These letters, the
World said, were but samples of hundreds
of others, indicating a tremendous revo-
luton in Irish allegiance in the north. east
and west, and an almost universal DISPOSE
tion to cast their votes for Blaine if Butler
should be defeated at Chicago.
From time immemorial the Irish of
America have been identified with the
Democratic party, and there is not single
State of the North in which the Demo-
cratic party has triumphed. that it does
not owe its victory to the Irish. Should
the present revolt prove as general as it
now appears likely to be, the Democratic
party might as we'll give up every hope Of
carrying an electoral vote outside of the
Solid South.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-03

I There never was a party driven to such
straights as is the Democratic party at
this particular time. The discussions and
chickering's and jealonsies which exist
among the friends of the aspirants for
the Presidential nomination of that organ
ization are growing more intense as the
day of the meeting of their National Con-
vention draws near. The records of
Cleveland and Bayard and Mcdonald and
Randall and Butler, as with all other con-
testants, are being ransaeked, and.allstbat
is bad in either is brought to light by the
friends of the other. And this is inside
of the party-a kind of family kilkenny
cat fight. AS one of the results of this
kind of campaigning. the following is
given as the outcome of a council OF eau
Gus of prominent Democrats in New York
last week: 1.-THE plan suggested was based
on the double -barrelled idea that MI. Til
den was the only Democrat that could pos
sibly beat Blaine, and that at the same
time he was not fit man physically to be
chosen President. Homogeneous as such an
idea may seem, it may be set down as fact
that it was not only entertained by the
conference, but that it was decided to have
Mr.. Tilden approached on the subject.
The plan, stated briefly, was-and it may
well be added, still is, to place Mr.. Tilden
in nomination at Chicago, let his political
record stand as the platform OF the Con-
vention, and go before the country with
an appeal intended to right the alleged
wrong Of 1876. Then, if the Democratic
electors are chosen at the polls in Novem-
Der. Mr.. Tilden is to CONT out in q letter
to the effect that the labors of the cam
paign have completely exhausted him, that
he cannot possibly think OF receiving the
votes of the electoral college and that q
new Democratic Convention must be
held. Then will come the convention. A
new man must be chosen by it, and who
ever is selected will be sure Of election, as
the electoral college has it all in its own
hands. Such scheme demands attention
by reason of its ingenuity. One OF the ar
guments in it's favor is pointed out in the
fact that it would insure the most strenu-
Gus exertions on the part of the Demo-
cratic leaders during the campaign"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-03

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SC. 81.
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Ladies who would retain freshness and
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"Buchu-paiba, " great kidney and urina-
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Flies, reaches, ants, bed-bugs. rats
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Rough on Coughs, . troches, 15c liquid.
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For children, slow in development, p,iny
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Rough on Dentist Tooth Powder. Try
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Nervous Weakness, Dyspepsia, Sexual
Debility cured by Wells Health Renew
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Mother Swans Worm Syrup, for fever
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25c. - =,
Singing, irritation, all Kidney and Uff-
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Night sweats. fever, chills. malaria,
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My husband writes lady) Is three
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If you are failing, broken, worn out ana
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81.
Prevalence of Kidney complaint in
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plete cure. 81.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-03
BAD FOOD.

How miraculous it is to note the damage pro-
duced by food of the present age. Scarcely do
we examine the news of the day but what we
see recorded the death of some one dear to our
and upon questioning the cause we
invariably find that it was poison in milk poi
son in bread or poison in some vegetable. If we
would but stop a moment and carefully exam
inc the merits of TYREES SOUTHERN CAR
MINITIVE we would find in it a reward for our
trouble and remedy for our disease. For
wherever it goes. it sends back voice from the
people, pronouncing it the most lnlaIllDle
remedy in the world for the cure of diarrhoea,
dysentery, fux, collie, cholera intantum, chol-
era morbus, acidity, 1atulence. heart burn, sick
headache, wind collie, &C.
w. II. TYREE q CO.,
Wholesale Druggists,
Staunton, Va.
Price % cents. july3
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-03
The Latest Campaign Lie.

BosToN, June 3O.-The Journal will pub
lish tomorrow an interview with a resi-
dent of Bangor who printed the Madigan
anti Catholic circular, which the Demo-
Gratis charge to Mr.. Blaine. He refutes
the story entirely, saying 1T is my con-
viction that this work was done at the sug-
gestion of General Plaisted. I have no
idea that Mr.. Blaine had anything to do
with it," The Journal also presents the
statement of others to show that at the
time the circular was issued Mr.. Blame
declared it to be uncalled for and unfair.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-03
The straightaPa th.

1.-The straight path, pointed out by wis
dom, s0anA policy and ordinary caution in
party affairs. to the National Democratic
party. is 10 tender the nomination By ac-
clamation to SAMUEL. j. TILDEN, of
New ork. This is u text full OF meaning
to those who understand the position of
affairs. and who look beneath the surface =
Fiadtcators juae 2Ith.
1t will be but fewdays before We learn
whether The sagaciops advice of our CO.
temporary is feeded The meaning OF it
is, THAT If The nomination Is rendered p
Mr.. ridden, it will be accepted without
controversy and this may avoid a circus
exhibition over the tariff plank, which the
Demoefaticsparty may be called upon to
consider, should sTilden and Reform not
be accepted as the platform of the party.
After Mr.. Tilden's letter appeared posi-
lively declining the use Of his name be-
fore the Democratic Convention for the
Presidential nomination, the confusion
which followed was absolutely distressing,
and the more the situation was discussed
the more inexplicabie became the tangle.
Cleveland started off with boom because
he had no record on the tariff question,
but it was found his nomination would be
fatal to Democratic hopes. as New York
would be lost to the party in November
Bayard invoked the ghost Of State Rights
and resurrected his Dover speech, which
would be too heavy :; load to carry in the
North. Flower WAS regarded as a joke,
Notwithstanding his contribution to the
Virginia Democratic campaign last year of
$4,000. Payne was handicapped with the
Standard OIL monopoly Mcdonald was
too closely identified with Free Trade, and
on through the whole list of possibilities,
whenever one Of the names was mentioned
insuperable difficulties loomed up to fright
the souls Of the saints. A survey of the
field gave no comfort, and now in sheer
desperation Tilden is again presented as
the only hope Of escaping fearful storm,
if not pitiable disruption in the Conven-
ton And to this complexion it has come
at last that the demoralized Democracy
fly to corpse for rescue, while the
corpse protests and declines and declines
and protests the embrace rs even worse
than death.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-03

Hon. W. D. Kelly, better known as pig
Iron" Kelly, after stating that he expects
to take the stump in September for the
Republican ticket, and probably would
speak in Virginia, Tennessee and North
Carolina, says : II am preparing to sup
port Mr. Blaine's brilliant American Ad-
ministration and have considered the
chances of every possible Democratic can
didate. Blaine is an American through
and through. AS against England or any
other foreign country he is for the United
States all the while. He will sweep the
country. y
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-03
National Committee.

The National Republican Committee
met in New York on the Goth and perma-
nently organized by by electing Hon. Il. f.
Jones, of Pittsburg, chairman, and Hon.
Samuel Fessenden, of Maine, secretary
An Executive Committee was formed. OF
which Hon. F. S. Blair was chosen mem
Der, and a subcommittee composed OF
Hons. Jerome B. Chaffee, S. B. Elkins
and j. q. New was created to whom will
be committed the practical work Of the
campaign. Mr.. Jones is one Of the largest
steel and iron operators in the United
States, and is worth ten millions OF dol
lars. He is a gentleman universally &C
ceptable to the party has great executive
ability and will devote his whole time to
the work assigned him, remaining in New
York until the election. In his address
to the Committee, he stated that he had
known Mr.. Blaine for thirty years, and
could vouch for his purity Of character,
his high integrity and singular devotion to
American interests. The whole organi-
zation means business and an active, ag-
gressive campaign, in which will be in
cluded several of the Southern States,
among them Virginia.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-03

The 'sBig Four are reaping the fruits
of their party treachery. Fulkerson is
Stunned by his new political allies, and not
treated with common respect. Williams
has ceased to exist as a political factor.
Newberry is detested, and knowing it, he
seeks revenge by announcing himself an
independent candidate for Congress in the
Ninth District. Hale is never mentioned
nor would he be countenanced We're he to
present himself for Democratic prefer
ment. And Massey, the instigator and
protector of the big Four bolt He is
now on the ragged edge, waiting for
Wise's seat in Congress, with not the
least chance Of getting it, The mention
of his name in the presence Of a simon
pure Democrat provokes nothing but a
sheer. AS one of them said to us a few
days ago. 'tthe old fraud has gotten more
than he is entitled to, and if lie waits for
the Democrats to seat him III Congress,
lie Will have happy time Of it, Thus it
is that time brings it's revenges.
Mr.. Benz, Upton has been appointed Col
lector of Customs at Tappahannock. Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-03

Representative Bennett, of N. G., in
his speech against seating Chalmers, OF
Miss, took occasion to let off TRADE
against Gen. Malone. because, as Mr..
Bennett charged, Gen. Malone deserted
his people. Mr.. Bennett must have a
queer notion Of desertion, especially when
it is known that the legislation in Vir-
ginia which Gen. Malone favored and was
enacted into law has been approved by the
party Mr.. Bennett sympathizes with.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-03

The Democratic press of Virginia do
not take kindly 10 the tariff issue i'll this
canvass. They say it must be 'SDemoc-
racy and Reform against Republican
ism and Rascality.n That will do very
well for a dodge, but do not our cotempo-
raries know that the people are too sadly
familiar with the Reform they would eff
feet Reform which rides over .constita-
ton, laws and all the restraints Of good
government is not the reform the people
want, and for the Democratic party Of
Virginia to pretend to be the champion Of
Reform is one of the most ridiculous as
sumptions Of the age,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-03
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

4 -. NEW ADVERTIS EN- ENHS.
NOR SALE-A self-feed Heater and Cook
E Stove, both have been in use less than q
year. Also u new piano. Apply between and
N j. j. MILLER.
VXTANTED-To rent n Farm-of about 50 acres
O. r. M this office.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-03
An Interasting Chanter.

We publish on the outside of this issue
of the VIRGINIAN 4 chapter from the
book of James &. Blaine, relating to the
two Virginias and also on this page an
article from the Chicago Inter Ocean, re-
ferring to the views therein advanced
The chapter is interesting and instructive
reading, and will provoke wide discussion,
not only in Virginia, but throughout the
country The historical recital is Of more
than ordinary Importance aud attraction,
and places the question introduced in a
different light to what it would have ap-
peared, without the preface. We had pub
lished the para graphs, concerning the pc
cuniary phase of the matter, and because
of this, as we'll as the entire article, we
direct special attention to it.
Our contemporary of the Lynchburg
V1yinia1s has lively and elastic magma
ton, which is peopled with all kinds of
fancies, but rarely with facts. If he
would deal in facts more religiousIy, in
stead of fancies, it would probably be as
well, and enable him to avoid some of the
palpable errors into which he falls. We,
however, have gotten so accustomed to
ponents, that we have become Indifferent
to their criticisms, especially when we
know they are writing about matters of
which they are entirely ignorant. If the
ValYdnadla were better Informed it would
not be so liberal in its accusatio MS of
boss domination, and indeed would find
that it constructs its complaint on the
most palpable fiction. 1t would not be
profitable probably TO point out the tiagrant
errors i'll our contemporary S assumptions
the utter groundlessness of them-for
convinced against his will he might still
adhere to his imaginary conclusions. So
we will leave him to rcyel in his fancies
and the bliss of his ignorance of facts, on
which he dilates. We're we, however, in
a recriminatiflg mood, we might with pro-
priets. retort-"evil to him who evil
thinks. Mercenary gain seems to be the
political creed Of The Bourbon party. 1t
Ilsto ~ liis5AlCl ttlih ObJSSS OliiOS.
and to gain it would be guilty Of any incon-
sisteney, however monstrous and indefen-
sible, A party that could support Greeley
and then again Massey after it had pillored
both Of them-which could justify any
coalition with Republicans, white and
colored, to give it power. and then to use
that power iii disregard of law and consti-
tuition, in order to gain control of patron
age, is not in = condition 20 throw stones
at any one.
We submit to the Virgtliae that it
would be more becoming to ascertain the
actual facts of case before criticising
it. Fairness. if nothing else, ought to
suggest this. But as fairness is not one
OF the characteristics OF our contemporary,
we must not expect it,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-03
DEPoRT OF THE CONDITION

1t will pay you to come and see, If no more.
You will be waited ON politely. July8
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-03

AUGUSTA NATIONAL BANK,
AT STAUNTON,
In the State of Virginia, at the close of bust
ness June 20, 1884.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-03


At the last State Convention the Demo-
Gratis solemnly declared that the public
schools should be divided between the
races, and that colored trustees, colored
superintendent and colored teachers
should have exclusive control of colored
schools. In the Legislature which was
elected on this platform the Democrats
failed to even propose any law looking to
the carrying out of their party declaration.
Instead of this, however. they took the
control OF the public schools out of the
hands of the Readjusters, and placed it
under the control of the Bourbons. One
of the first acts of the Bourbon Board in
Richmond was to discharge the colored
superintendent Of colored schools, and
supply their places with white Democrats.
And this too in face of the fact that it was
the colored vote which elected Gen. Wick
ham. and made it possible to have the
law changed. There is a wide difference
between Democratic promises before cleo
ton and Democratic performances after
election.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-03
SUMMER SILKS,

AS-ALL OF DIR WARMERS CFLRBRATED
MAKE. ALSO A NICE SILK EMBER cor :;
SET FOR 50 GENES. te7s'S =
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-03

John Kelly says he is for Bayard.-
How does that go down with the ''best
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-03

Mr. Benz, Upton has been appointed Col
lector Of Customs at Tappahannock, Va.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-04-04
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Defendantss

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