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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-06-12

and valleys of New England.
ARTHUR NAMED BY MARTIN TOWNSEND
The calling of the role was continued I'm.
til the state of New York was reached
When New York; was called, there was
burst of enthusiastic applause. After
quiet was restored, Martin I. Townsend,
of New York, took his place upon the plat
form, and said: ~ 8.3kt.t ,IIl
Mr.. President and gentlemen of the con-
ventiOn America is proud of her great
men, the Republican party is proud of her
great men, and the great men of America
are in the Republican party. [Applausel.
1t has warmed the cookies of my heart to
hear the eulOgies and to see the scenes of
tonight. abate not one whit from the
speakers who have uttered the eulogium
in my admiration of those men. | come
here to say amen, and thrice amen, as to
the achievements Of the Republican party,
including the glorious history of the gen
tlemen whose names have been presented
here. | came her, however, to talk about
the well being of the Republican party in
the future, and say to the gentlemen of
this convention that however joyous our
evening interview may be, there is very
grave responsibility resting upon us that
has got to be borne and decided by cool and
deliberate judgment.
WHAT THE PARTY DEMANDS.
1t has been averred that in making the
nomination every other consideration
should merge every other interest be sac
rifictd in order. and with view exclusive
ly to secure the Republican vote, and car
ry the state of New York. [Slight applause
from the back seatsl. Gentlemen, the Re-
publican party demands of this convention
a nominee whose inspiration and glorious
prestige shall carry the Presidency with
or without the state of New York. TAP
plause] that will carry the Legislatures
of the several states and avert the sacrifice
of the United States Senate that shall
sweep into the tide the Congressional dis
tricts to recover the House of Representa-
tiyes and restore it to the Republican par
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-06-12

proceedings in order to allow several states
| to name members of the National Com.
mittee, the chairman said:
| The secretary will now call the roll OF
States, and when the name of State
having candidate to present is called the
party selected to make presentation will
| come forward and speak.
The secretary then proceeded to call the
roll OF States, calling Alabama, Arkansas
California COlOradO--and when the name
4 of his State was called Mr.. Brandagee, OF
i Connecticut, arose and took the stand
amid applause.
| JOSEPH r. HAwLEY, OF CONNECTICUT.
| The Chair: Mr.. Brandagee, OF Con
necticnt.
Mr.. Brandagee then spoke as follows
Mr.. President and gentlemen of the Con-
vention,-We are here to select Chief
Magistrate of thirty eight States and fifty
five millions of people. IT we choose
wisely the selection OF June will be the
election OF November, and March will in
augurate in lineal and continuous success
sion the seventh. Republican President of
| the United States. [Applause.]
| If we be- welded to fatal choice, the
solid South, which has already captured
the Capitol, will occupy the White House,
and the results of the war will be rolled
backward for generation.
In the course of his speech Mr.. Branda-
gee, after describing the high order of
man who should become the standard
bearer of the party, in behalf of the Re-
pnblicans of Connecticut he nominated
one who fills all the conditions, and who,
in the largest degree, represents the fitness
and availability Of their candidate, whose
name can lead to certain victory in No
vember, General Joseph r. Hawley, of
Connecticut. Loud applause.] sas
Continuing, he said General Hawley was
born in North Carolina !; he draws from
southern blood and southern soil and
southern skies the genial chivalry of ma
ture that abh0rs can't and hypocrisy and
falsehood, and feels the stain like a wound
Mr.. Brandagee closed amidst repeated
rounds of applause. s.
GENERAL JOHN A. LOGAN NOMINATED.
The secretary called the States of Della
ware, Florida. and Georgia without meet
ing with any response. When Illinois was
called and Senator Cullom rose from his
seat about 1000 voices INDUCED in the ex-
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-06-12

| tee. iShOutS OF dissent.
| Mr.. Filley, of Missouri, opposed the
minority report. He spoke of the 66,OOt
Republicans of Missouri who voted will
| the Greenbackers, and asked whether they
were to be abandoned, or whether they
| should not be encouraged as Malone haG
been encouraged. who had saved Virgins
to the Republican party. [Applause.] /.
Mr.. O'Hara, of North Carolina, declared
that the adoption of the minority report
would be total surrender of the political
! rights of every Republican in the South
white as well as black.
Mr.. Clayton, of Arkansas, also opposed
the minority report.
Mr.. Bishop, of Massachusetts,, then with
drew the report (amid great applause)
stating that it was entirely evident that
the sentiment of the Convention was
against it.
The majority report was then adopted. .
The Platform.
Mr. Mckinley. of Ohio. from the Committee
on Resolutions. then presented the report
The Republicans of the United States in Ma
tional Convention assembled renew their allie
glance to the principles upon which they have
triumphed in six successive presidential cleo
lions, and congratulate the American people on
ton and Enthusiastically which the Repub-
lican party has. after saving the union. done 50
much to render its institutionsjust equal and the
beneficent safeguard of liberty. and the enbod-
iment of the best thought and highest purposes
OF our citizens. The Republican party has
gained Its strength by
QUICK AND FAITHFUL
response to the demands of the people for the
freedom and equality OF all men; for united ma
ton. assuring the rights OF all citizens: for the
elevation OF labor: for an honest currency for
purity In legislation. and for integrity and &C.
cOuntability In all departments of the Govern
ment; and It accepts anew the duty of leading In
the work OF progress and reform, We lament
the death of President Garfield, whose sound
statesmanship. long conspicuous In Congress,
gave promise of q strong and successful admin
istratiOn-a promise fully realized during tho
short period of his office as President OF the
United States. His distinguished success in
war and Ia peace has endeared him to the hearts
Of the American people, In the administration
PRESIDENT ARTHpR
we recognize wise. conservative, and patriotic
policy under which the country has been
blessed with remarkable prosperity, and we be-
lieve his eminent services are entitled TO, and
VIII receive, the hearty approval OF every citi-
zen 1t is the first duty of good Government to
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-26
TIE nREYITY BASKET.
Filled with Brief Mention OF Many Mino
Events Of Yesterday.

Filled with Brief Mention OF Many Minor
Events Of Yesterday.
Three sets of trees have been planted in
front Of the city postoilice by tho parking
commission.
The now gymnasium of the Y. NJ. c. A.
was opened for inspection yesterday. The
apparatus has not been put in.
Amarrage liccnse was issued yesterday to
Edgar Peyton Eskridge aud Rosamond G..
Terrell, both of Montgomery county, Va.
Members of tho Humane society and its
friends will meet the teachers and the sue
cessful pupils in the high school building at
3 o'clock y. M, to-day, when tho prizes
offered by tho society for the best essays on
kindness to Animals will be distributed.
Messrs Samuel Norment, VIM. Dickson, A.
w. Fletcher, A. NJ Renshaw, and j. l.. Bar
bour laid before the commissioners yesterday
petition signed by Pennsylvania avenue
merchants, asking that electric light be sub
stitutcd for gas now used for illuminating
that thoroughfare.
At the annual meeting Of the stockholders
of the Washington Safe Deposit company,
held yesterday at the building on Pennsyl-
vania avenue, the following board of directors
was elected for the ensuing year: VIM. G. Metzc-
rott John II. Lehman, Henry Dickson, James
l.. Barbour, Richard IL. Taylor, Horatio
Browning, VIM. A. Gordon, Charles S. Brad
ley, and Francis Miller.
The following cases will be called for ar
raignment in tho criminal court to-day /:
Anthony Mantro, alias Anthony Monthrop.
receiving stolen goods; Edward Dickson, alas
Chicken" Dickson, housebreaking James
Campbell, houscbreaking; Calvin Davis,
| HOUSEKEEPING; Grant Thomas, assault with
intent to rape; Walter Bland, highway rob-
berry John Hill and Walter Turner house,
breaking.
A suit was filed in equity yoste rday by
| Joseph T., John f., Robert r., VIM. H.,
James A., and Vim. T. Dyer, against Susan G.
| Dyer widow, and Daniel NJ, Isador l.,
Philip T., and 1rene c. Dyer, minors, to sell
| part Of lot IS, old Georgetown, parts of lots
!, IL, and H. Peter Bailey, O'Lakin, and
Threlkeld's addition to Georgetown, parts of
lots 80 and 81, old Georgetown, to pay GER
tain debts and for partition.
A certificate of incorporation OF tho WASH
ington Light Infantry corps of the District OF
| Columbia was filed yesterday. The incor-
pordtors are VIM. G.. Moore, J. Tarbcll Dyer
John S. Miller, George +. Timms, Thomas
Somerville, L. III. Noumeyer, George L. Hall,
and John G.. Cowie. 1t is organized for the
| term of ninty-nine years. The objects of the
society are the mutual improvement OF Its
members, their education and perfection in
military affairs and literary culture" The
managers for the first year are VIM. G. Moore
J. t. Dyer, j. S. Miller, George f. Trims
Thomas Somerville, aud L. Ii. Neumeyer.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-26
CHAMPIONSHIP game to-day at Capitol pal
Grand Jury Work.

The grand jury yesterday presented in
dictments against Walter Bland, robbery;
John Hill, Walter Turner, Emile Montrop,
and Frank Schulties, house breaking in tho
night; Anthony Montrop alias Anthony MAN.
tro, receiving stolen property; James Camp
bell, hou sebreaking in the night; Edward
Dickson, alias Chicken" Dickson, house
breaking in the night.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-26
ARTIFICIAL TEETH WITHOUT PLATES !
DIR. c. L. ANDERSON,
Expert CITY,
Twelfth w.


SYSTEM
with artificial teeth the suffering caused by decay the
and MOUTH and avoids the and excessive
BY this method and badly decayed teeth which
restored perfect usefulness and beauty performing the Office
IF -FOUR mo teeth still remain position
ENTIRE
usefulness without the plate
These PERMANENT
and those who have artificial teeth and had this operation
feeling
taste and their ability thoroughly micae food with added
and increased health.
The work perfect and beautiful imitation the natural
comfortable
there nothing indicate that the patient has not her
brush the highly polished surfaces gold and
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-26
STRAW HATS.

$50 Childrens Trimmed Sailors, l3c.
200 Chi!drens Trimmed Sailors, loo.
800 Childrt Full-trimmed Sailors, extra brca l.,
24c, in White, Beige, Garnet, Brown, and Navy
Blue
90 styles of Ladies' Black Canton Straw, 1Sc.
20 styles of Ladies' Fancy Can ton Straw, 2Ic.
30 styles Of Milan Braid Hats, In al the new shapes
Acc.
10 styles of fine Beaded Crowns, &c.
10 pieces ofeNtra heavy Beaded Lace to match, 3lc
100 Bonn Frames lie
100 dozen POn-Pons, all the shades, &c,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-26

Lots of one two and three Handkerche in fine goods OF
which the regular price has been ST. will be offered at 75c
Close CSC Handkerchef in Odd Styles where there only
small quantities. will be marked three for soc.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-26

| The editor of TRACK and Road" The Spirit Of
he Times, New York, Mr.. Z. c. Walker, in
dorses st. Jacobs Oil, the great paincure for man
and beast,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-26
PARiSOLS.

8 dozen Black silk Parasols my lining, gilt ribs,
eOc.
D dozen Fancy Coaching Parasos, sl.l 10, in Garnet
CARDINAL Navy Blue, Cream, and White.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-26
JERSEYS.

10 do en- more of those Atwood Jerseys, all shades
900
dozen excellent quality Atwood Jerseys, all
shades sI.73. Also, a full line OF fine Braided and
Pleated Jerseys.
All our Cacoes best makes. 10 cases, assorted DC.
case ofCanton Dress Ginghans new patterns, THO.
case Of dne French Seersucker, 0lac., check plain
and striped.
20 different styles o Cloth, wool mixed, zoe.
Balance of our Monte Cloth, 6lac.
80 dozen Linen Cape Collars, &c.
Another lot of those fine Lace Collars for chill.
dTen, 10c
Another lot of those fine Irish Point Collars, l5c.
Another lot fthose Derby Ribbed Hose The.
Remember, we also carry full line Of Black and
Colorcd Cashmeres, silks, and Satlns and all other
iuo Dress Goods
Our space being limited we are unable 10 offer n
full line of prices In Shoes, but compare
BOrtment to any in the city.
We are going to cure every corn or bunlon of our
shoe customers.
A bottle Of Pels Celebrated Corn Solvent given to
each customer A cure guaranteed If the directions
ure strictly adhered to.
Sold everywhere for 25c per bottle
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-02-27
g FOR RENT.

'F>oR RENT.-llousE no, + o,,;s
Il. cl siIsSiI Island I'd. inquire Of G. " sNVSaHlIO
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-02-27
PERSONAL

News mud Gossip III Relation TO Various
People.
D. K. Mccain, Of steubenviIIe, was in the
city yesterday.
Judge A. F. Raymond, Of Fairmont, is
registered at the Mcclure.
Mr.. r. X. Friend left for Cincinnati yester.
day evening, on the steamer Andes.
Mr.. George Byrne, Of Charleston and lately
Of the Ereniny Call, is in the city for 8 few
daya.
Governor Jackson and wife left last even.
Ing on the Andes for their home in Parkers'
burg.
Miss Maud Wiley, Of North Main street.
entertained quite a number Of her friends last
evening.
Major Hudkins, cashier OF the bank al
B%uckuannon, upshur coanty, was in the city
yesterday.
T. II. Winnett, representing Whitney &
Lsng's Magnets which appear at 6hsy's Thea.
ire next week, is in the city.
Messrs. F. G. West, Of Cincinnati, and @,
Whitman and L. kaminski, Of st. Louis,
prominent glass buyers, aTe at the 6tamn
House.
Messrs. E. NJ. Atkinson aad O. s. Terrill
lelt yesterday Afternoon Ior CnlcaRO LOT Inc
purpose CT purchasing a fine Norman stallion
to be used in improving Ohio county stock.
Mr.. Will Dslaplaine last evening received
by the steamer Emma Graham, an Indian
pony from Texas. 1t was presented to Mr..
DelaplaiIe during his recent exciting 80
jouru in that country, by the old Indian
chief.an who nursed him when he wss shot
during a fight with ierce-cutting owboy vs..
aud whose kind attentions Mr. Delaplaine
remembered In a manner that pleased the
Indian. The pony Is q small shaggy looking
animal.
The New England Journal Of Education pub
listed at Boston in its editorial on the work
Of tho National Convention Of Superinten'
dents recently held in Washington, payt
State Superintendent Butcher the following
deserved compliment: Many compliments
wers accorded President Butcher for, his sue.
cessful work in preparing tho program and
in selecting speakers, and the only criticism
arose from the. want OF time to enter upon
the discussion Of the fruitful themes Tor talk,
As this is a common fault to which all are
liable, 1t was easily coudoned by the gener.
GUS spirit and modest bearing Of the preaid'
Ing officer. 49, .2Sa y
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MARTINS FERRY.

Gossip About Town-rersonRls and
NeHs Notes.
Dr. Hlnnerman's family have moved 10
Bridgeport.
J.. W. Cfumrine, OF steubenville, was in
town yesterday.
SO. W. Morrison left yesterday on IN ex.
tended busintsl trip west.
Mrs. Mary Linn, one OF the Oldest residents
OF Martins Ferry, Is very III.
Nj. Ksnworthy Hoge, a prominent farmer
residing near Mt. Pleasant, was In town yes.
terday.
NJ. ". sheetu will leave to.morrow on a
western tour in the interests u the ElSon
Glass works. 0T
Rev. J.H Hsrgrave, pastor of The Eecond
NJ. Z. Church, lett yesterday for q two weeks
visit to his family at. oSorlin, o.
William Craig was before Mayor Mitchell
yesterday, charged with being drunk aud
abusing his family. He was fined IS and
costs, and In default OF payment langutshes
Ia the bas.ils. es 4
The County Commissioners, Oven Meehap,
Nathaniel Taylor and Morris Cope, met at
Deep Run yesterday and examined into the
destruction wrought by the II BOD to the
bridges. They also met Mayor Mitchell at
Mr.. J. r. lIhnes' oflice and conferred with
him hbout relief mca,ures. The Mayor said
he did not think they needed any help. They
were now only cariug for nfty-two talnilIes.
and thought they would be able 10 close the
station by Saturday. Is Nrgs5 ga-l
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pany, for their untiripg energy and unasg.
Ing z.al In getting the track IN readiness for

" taVhH an hptiukfy = uuu hdkIlukN
Ing z,al In getting the track In readiness for
the passage OF trains.
An q the cars and trucks belonging to the
Ohio River railroad that were washed from
tho track at this place. except the thirly.eIght
replaced OIL the tack. Capt. Dan Outright,
with a force Of men, will 60 down The river
on a barge | o gathar ny tina property belong.
Ing 10 the Ohio River +road scattered along
the banks.
The unfortunate difference bslween the
Third ward coal company and the miners
still remains unsettled, and rs a result no
coal IL being taken ont, The Company charge
breach OF contract and nitemptu to e1tort
unreasonable and unusual prices for their
labor by the miners. The miners have been
driving entries, for which they were freceiv.
ing $3.50 per yard, which they admit "a the
established ruling price Tor work Of TINT
character In dry mines, but justify their
action In temandlng an advance OF 30 cents
per yard, AID subsequent strike, on the
ground that this milne Is not dry, and that
not only additional trouble Ia l~,'shootingn ia
met with but also that the constantly drop.
ping water from, the roof Of tho mine
renders It very disagrteable and unhealthy
to work Ia the entries. They proposed
that a committee ON posed Of one Of their
number and man selected by the, company
visit the river mines and ascertain the price
paid for working "wetn entries, which they
claim Is 50 10, aud then have The mine eI-
amined by any di.interes.ed operator or
miner, and abide by bis decision 40 to wheth-
or the miee was u wet or dry one. the price
paid 10 be governed by h!a decision. II Ia
greatly 10 be deplored that the dinlcnlly oc-
Cured jnat at this time when there IL such a
pressing need Of coal, especially In tho lately
flooded portion Of the Town aud vicinity, and
Il certainly aesms that neutrality-suspicious.
should be made that would bring about an
q iustment Of the difference. srs- IitE7rFes7
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-02-27
BrcndstulIA nud Proyisions.

z CHICAGO. February, 26.-Flour easier hut mi
quotAbly higher. Wheat In lair demand and
stronger: 0peaed easier, became drm; and aivanno a
higher than. ycste lday; sales ranged: February e.
921sc, cloeed at 92Ac: March 0IXs92Hc. elnsca NJ ~
92iNac: April ~ a93h &c, closed at 33Ec: NAV 17sSSxc'
closed At 9shc bid; June os5lasi toE. tc;osed ~
slo4: July quolsble at lAlIAsc owe, June: No '2C.tMi'
cago spring ~a2a9E14c, clos:d at 'O!ka0aic M" =
sSssIc demand emo 1sa w uuse!,i SsNc osISa n a Gon a.
declined ~, additional. gradually advanced u,
and closed about Ne .bsttar th,n yestc,dsy: cssh
52?5la5SHc. closed a.ib225t@a53Hc; February b2ltsb2Xn
closed " 5:95fc: March ~o211Ea5gc, closed ut 6iIakss.
Apal s24aSSEHc closed at Sax s5S1Ha.: May 67XaSssSc
closed Ct oohf4; June bSaasMc, closed ii 4 jnmTGvs
weaker at tAe opening, afterwards strong: cash
February, and March 32c; April 3lha32Tc. NAV
SsS'Ss3S6He, Closed at S611&&as6Ec; juno 3G5sasGNc.
closed at ag%c;. year S0a$S331sc. Bye noninsIly IN
changed at BIC. barley quiet at Csc, Flaxseed 1uiet
u So on track. Pork demand active; opcneed > /
2saSoc lower, rallied 2sa80c and closed steady: ea,h
sl7 75als 90. Closed at SIS 0sa18 10: March ii? aI
~ 10, closed At SIS 07kal6 10: April lis Goals m
Closed II SIS l7hfal8 20: May Sl7 05aiS TX. Closed nj
~ 25al8 ~: June SIS 05alS 49, closed NJ slS 3lt
IS; year SIS 05al6 OK. Lard, In far demand NIL
=. shade lower: cash 2.tta9, 67Ec; February S7xc.
March D,soa9 Coz, closed II 9.67E 5000 MAJ III;
; ssc, closed at9.s2ha9 ssc;June9. 77Xl9.9. {. closedst
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4
Meeting OF the Executive Relief Com.
,I mitlec-MiuOr NOfes.- Ll

Meeting OF b Executive Relief Com.
mittec-MinOr Notes.
MISC Malta Anderson, Of St. Clairsyille, is
visiting friends. )
It is expected that the relief depot will be
closed this week.
The debris Of the burned Heinline block is
being rapidly cleared away.
The Egyptian water works were stopped
Yesterday OH account OF a slip on the river
bank. ~.
The County Commissioners were in town
yesterday comforting with the authorities as
10 what relief, II any, was needed.
Mr.. F. @. Robinson, sgenr, and J. A. Wei.
land, adjus.er CT the Continental Insurance
Company, Of New York, and Mr. Rice, sdjrs-
ter OF the E:aa, OF Hartford, were engaged
Yesterday in fixing up the Loses OF Wells &
Dent.
The Executive committee for the relief Of
the food sailsrers held Il meeting yesterday
morning ard decided to return thu $500 tap-
proprialed by the State. The $500 Tor West
Wheeling was handed over to Il committee
from that place. They also ordered a division
Of the supplies on baud TO be made with
West Wheeling.
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Two HinnlI Fires.

About half past two o'clock yesterday al.
ternoon, Officer Reid discovered smoke issu-
Ing from the roof Of McLane's block, corner
ofTwelfth and Market streets. It was occa.
stoned by q lot Of bed clothes hing up to dry
In the back room on the third floor, that had
been left too near q stove and caught fire.
The bisze was quickly e%xtinguished. Officer
Reid turned in an alarm at the City Building,
but only one tap was given on the Capitol
bell and the gongs in the houses did not
strike. Tho box will be repaired at once.
Eat the foot of Thirty.eigh,h street ye,ter.
day a fire broke out which might have done
great damage. Daring the flood several, barns
were piled in a heap on ths. "pewiky'' e1teu.
sion trestis. work at this point. In moving
them the hay and straw was dumped out on
the bank. Yesterday IA engino:in passing
dropped some hot cinde:s on The pile, which
easily took fire, and from this tho ~trestle
work caught Officer. Kennedy saw it burn
Ing and reported the fact To, Foreman Role,
at the Eighth ward hose. house. Rose carried
down section OF hose and 500 maraged to
eItinguish the flames, tGsg ~
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a Terrible Outrage,

MILWAUKEE, Wis, February 20.--A.Mad
son dispatch says excitement runs high ut
Sun Prairie over the brutal outrage Of Lena
spaight by two young men. Two hundred
citizens have organized and the Sheriff has
taken extra precautions to save his prison.
ers from mob violence. 1t is believed they
will be lynched unless the crowd is paci.
fed. Edward Peckham invited the spaisht
girl, who is only IS years old, to ride home,
nine miles from his uncle's house, where
When on the road he was Joined by
Alexander Peckham, and they forced the
girl to submit 10 them in a school house,
which they passed. The girl was terribly
Alexander Peckham was caught
in Watertown, but Edward Peckham is
still at large. rg5T