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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-10
John Kelly interviewed.

CHICAGO, July I'm an interview with
a Times reporter Immediately after the adj
journment Of the caucus of the New York
delegation this afternoon John Kelly said !:
ssIf this delegation does not reconsider it's
action, and still insists on presenting
Cleveland's name, Tammany will appeal to
the Convention. We shall state our case
there clearly and plainly, and attempt to
have the unit rule broken. If the Con-
vention refuses to do it. the responsibility
rests with it. We will have done our
duty.o
''Whom else can New York present ?''
asked the reporter.
''Slocum, ''replied Kelly.
'sWould he make strong candidate %
II don't know am not clear on that
point. He is popular in the State, and has
made strong runs, but whether he would
for President | cannot say. The fact is,
we want candidate who has been enough
identified with the National Government
and who has had experience enough to be
called statesman. Cleveland made a good
Mayor and good Sheriff, but as Governor
he has been failure. Slocum has made a
good Congressman, but how he would do
as President is problematical. We want
q man OF wide experience and broad
views"
Are there any here that would fill these
requirements 7"
Yes, two: Bayard and Mcdonald"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-10

The present House of Representatives,
with large Democratic majority, organ
lied seven months ago, with the promise
of great things in the line of ''retrench-
ment and reform" Notwithstanding its
protracted session, there has not been a
law passed that looked to the reduction of
the taxes, nor measure enacted that
could be contorted into retrenchment. Its
most notable action was the election of a
free trade speaker, and the organization OF
a free trade Committee of Ways and
Means. That committee reportedia free
trade tariff bill, but it failed of passage, by
forty Democrats, lead by Randall, voting
against it. All of the pretense of that
party about reducing taxes and reforming
the revenue laws, has resulted in nothing,
just as every sensible and impartial think
er believed. And yet this party has the
effrontery to pose as a reform organiza-
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-10

Rev. Henry V. Plummer, of Maryland,
who was appointed by the President to
the chaplaincy of the Ninth United States
cavalry day.or two..ago, is colored man,
an ex-slave, who was a field hand IN Prince
Georges county, Maryland till he was
emancipated. He was. appointed to po-
sition in the Post Office Department by
Postmaster General Creswell and remained
in the place till he had saved enough money
to pay for course through Howard Uni
versity. He was graduated from that in
stitution with usual honors and well merits
the Office that has been given to him.
The Ninth Cavalry is composed of colored
men.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-10
The most unquestioned and comprehe

The most unquestioned and comprehen-
sive bossism ever known to this country is
that of Mr.. Tilden over the Democratic
party. He is its absolute dictator. His
word is law to it, although he is on the
verge of the grave. Having positively de-
clined the nomination Of the Demo-
cratic Convention which met Tuesday,
that body only awaits his nod to say who
it will make it's standard bearer. If he
says Cleveland, it will be Cleveland, or the
same of any other candidate in whose be-
half he may speak. No political organi-
zation ever occupied such humiliating
position. There is not manhood or indie
pendence enough in the S02 delegates to
have an opinion of their own. Mr.. Til
denis word is to be supreme. His whis-
per is to silence every voice and to discon-
cert every plan. He is the Alpha and
Omega of the party. The boss of bosses
and the lawgiver whose edict is to be
meekly and uncomplainingly accepted.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-10

The Democrats are making a most des-
perate effort to secure an extra session of
the Virginia legislature. The ostensible
reason for this proposed expenditure of
the peoples money is to make suitable pro-
vision for the election of Electors under
the new apportionment. The real object
is to throw the entire election machinery
of the State into Bourbon hands and thus
secure Virginia's vote to the. Democratic
nominees no matter in whose favor it may
be cast. We certainly hope that no men,
Der of the legislature who claims to be q
Republican will, for one moment, think Of
signing the call for an extra session. It
is simply ascheme to rob Blaine and Logan
of Virginia's vote.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-10

Capt. Rob't D. Blair, brother Of Attor-
ney-General f. S. Blair, and son of Hon.
John Blair, who represented the First
Tennessee district in Congress for four
teen consecutive years, died at his resi-
dence, GladeiSpring, Washington county,
Va, on the I'd inst. He was wounded at
the battle of Shiloh, where he commanded
a company during the war. and it was
from the effects Of that wound that he
died-the ball having never been extracted.
He was highly educated and greatly es-
teemed by all who knew him. His age
was As /; he was married, and leaves a
widow and FIVE children. 1t was the ILL.
ness of his brother that prevented the
presence, as counsel for Jas. A. Frazier,
of Capt. F. S. Blair, during the special
session of the Circuit Court in this place.
to the the Rockbridge Alum Springs case.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-10

DIR. Koch, the head of the Berlin Chol-
era Commission, reports from Marseilles,
that the ''cholera will reach Germany. 1t
will go anywhere. Having centre like
Toulon, it must spread" 1t is already
spreading in France. There were sixteen
deaths and twenty-five new cases in Mar
settles on Sunday night, where ten days ago
the disease was not known.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-10

past, and not shrink from any rivalry, on
the earth's theatre, which would encourage
the industrial development of our country
and stimulate American genius and en-
deavor.in whatever avenues they might seek
employment.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-10

Senator Riddleberger is announced to
take the stump for Blaine and Logan at
Luray Monday, July 2sth.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-10

No nomination tho Democrats could
make would please the Republicans so well
as that of Cleveland.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-10
Richmond correspondent of the Norfolk

LoU9of, udCeu July z, says
1t is said that Mr.. John S. Wise will
make up case to test before the Court of
Appeals the validity of the act apportion-
ing the State for representation in Con-
gress. Exactly how the matter will find
it's way into the court does not yet seem
clear. Several prominent members of the
Richmond bar have been examining the
facts connected with the enactment Of the
law for some weeks past, with view of
advising the best course to pursue to get
the matter before the courts.
Several Democratic members Of the Leg
iSlature were in the city last night. The
question of an extra session was discussed
among them. Senator John Callahan, of
Portsmouth, was here yesterday and had
a long chat with General Wickham. There
is much interest felt here to know whether
Mr.. Callahan will sign the call for an extra
session. 1t is quite certain that General
Wickham will do so. The Mahoneites
boast that the Senator from Portsmouth
has positively declined to append his name
to the paper.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-10
LIST OF LETFEna

Remaining In the Post Office at staunton., Az.
gusta county. Va. July TO- 1874. - \
LADIES' -tff
A aIauas,3 o Ma yabie. Mrs Kate
Davis, Mrs Margaret Porterfield iia,,,
Engleman MrsA Iargar't Quick. Mary "S
Engleman. Effie Ryan, o. ,.s -, :.
Gillian, Mrs Mamie Il Miss MI
Graham, Harriet Rye Mrs Mary
Gardener, T. N Smith, Lizzie -. 81 Z
IuIotia,Way, Mary smith, Mrs Lucy 4.
Hatcner, MRS Mary Shiref, Sarah -. -
howard, ROSA Lee (coI) Truss. Mrs Florence
IRVING, Mary Il Thomas, barbara A
Johnson, Mary Thomas, AnnaB
LE0vlng Indiana Van Lear. Mrs Sarah
IA MaltGcneiI, susan Wood, Mrs Charlotte
Mn1cC,utchen, Mary 90 Whips. Mrs Maggie g I,
Masincup, Ettie Youale Mrs Sarah
GENTLEMEN.
Blake, Edward 8 Hall. Geo II
Cunningham b II Kew Iamee a-.4sI. =. f..'
Campbell, Robert Lane i.. n .
Crawford, X " VIM Lewis Jach at ~
SSarInody, Michael Long, Archabald A ..st's
carroll. John Morton r a FT-'1T
CCraWlord, . Turner, Thomas Fl
cooper, 3 Terrell, Henry !. 4:
~ uInmOnu, II Tucker, A
FINLEY, Peter Williams, George .s'F
Frazier, John w Ware. Edward ar
Hidy, John Il1''7I77 p a. - 4
The above letters, If not called for wStnfn
thirty days, will be sent to the Dead Letter Of
nee. Parties calling for them will please say
Niies were e"vertised. g N. YO5T. II \.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-10

Both houses of Congress adjourned on
Monday, until December next. They re-
manned in session during the most of
Sunday, without particle of sound rea-
son for it. There was no pressing public
necessity for Sunday session, and the
only excuse that can be given for it is that
number of the members wished to leave
for Chicago, to be present at the opening
of the Democratic Convention on Tues
day. The moral sense of the country does
not approve this inexcusable dissertation
Of the Sabbath by the National Congress,
and it will be met with a protest from the
better classes of the people.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-10

The July interest on stocks and bonds,
and the dividends paid in New York city.
on the 1st inst, amounted to $50, 900, 600.
As consequence Of thisTvast. ..amount of
surplus money, the stock market stepped
forward, and stocks went up rapidly. Very
few of the corporations failed to meet the
interest on their bonds, which shows the
remarkably healthy condition of the coun-
try, and gives assurance of the safe basis
of business. 1t explains, too, the merely
temporary and restricted effects of the
recent heavy failures on Wall street. Ex-
cept with a few individuals who were
seriously crippled or made totally bank
rupt, there is very little said or thought of
the collapse of Grant & Ward, Seney, Emo
or any other of the spectators, who went
under in the furry. The country was
never in a better financial condition, nor
business founded on more substantial
values.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-10

1t is impossible from the present out
look to predict with any certainty who
will be the nominee. Cleveland is clearly
in the lead, it being claimed that he has
1856 votes, with Bayard next with lis, and
the rest scattering. If the party had any
nerve. Cleveland would win, but it looks
now as If it would not dare to antagonize
John Kelly.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-10

Remaining In the Post Office at STANTON a,
gusta county. Va. July 10. 1874. y
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-10

Carter Harrison, present mayor Of
Chicago, has been nominated Blythe ems
ocrats of Illinois for Governor.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-10

HlNHRESHERS.-The Russell, Cooper. akyfei
u, man Taylor. Gaar SCOTT, Case, and oEesr !
unexcelled. Several on hand for immediate
delivery. [7-lD] LYNN a C0.sse
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-10

words in an article which he published
two years ago in Chicago magazine, and
| it is confirmed by almost every dispatch
which he wrote during his short tenure of
Office under Gen. Garfield
England recognizes the policy suggested
by NJ. Blaine as a rivalry of diplomacy
and commercial intercourse-of political
and material considerations to influence
the trade relations of North aud South
America, and not as hostile threat to be
enforced by an appeal to arms. 1t is left
for the American Bourbons to place that
construction on it, and appeal to the fears
of the stock brokers and money kings, in
order to change few votes to the Bourbon
party.
The policy implied and expressly de-
clared in the documents published is of
peace and friendship. 1t is policy of
commercial rivalry as to England with
governments which should be in CONNER
cial sympathy with us by reason of geo.
graphical position and trade interests, and
it is an insult to American manhood to
suggest that this Republic should dis
sist from prosecuting this policy to a sue
cessful consummation for fear of Offend
ing any other power on the globe. We
want peace with all the world, but peace
policy that would drive US from the fields
of legitimate competition would be UNI
worthy of brave people, and justly bring
upon us universal contempt, as well as
commercial and industrial vassalage. The
craftsmanship of this country should be
equal to the enterprise and industry of
the people, and as our productions increase
new channels of trade and demand
opened. We should look to the growth
which is promised us in the future, as
predicated on the achievements of the
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-10

Term of the Circuit Court of Rockingham ooun-
ty, Va, at the April Term, 1884. in the Ohandery
Efhnger, &C., we will, az Commissionefs An,
pointed under said Decree, sell at the Ifr5nt
door OF the Court-house in HarrIsOnburK va
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-10
On Thursday, July Sd, 1884;

situated ON the corner OF Main and East Mar
ket streets, and running from corner OF Main
the buckingham Register" printing offics 80
This Is very valuable piece OF property ~ 1t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-10
NEW ADyERTIsEMENTs.

SECTIONS for Reapers and Mowers. OF AIN
~ KINDS, sold In this market-on hand ct y.
'"i'" LYNN & co.
CATARRH. FIsTULA. HEMoRHoIps. 40 40
DIR. w. X. SMITH win be At tho v,.o,.s.
HOTEL, the 10th, 18th and 18th OF JULY. Thnrs
day. Friday and Saturday. His patients and
all others who may want his PROFESSIONAL aar
vices will please take notice ana Vettes9S
promptly. as his time is limited 70 the days
iis'ineu' JuIyl0lt
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-10

CAsE ECLIPSE APRON MACHINE IIse.i in
sale low, by s''7'. -.
julyl0 tf LYNN Foo
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-10

| : -COUNTRY pRODTLlyE, - ,sf.,siaa
et 81. T a. ~ til -f'ifi ~ ~
We keep the largest and the best aalectax,
Stock in the city. and customers will And ff ii
their interest to call and examine our stodk 10 ;,
| fore purchasing elsewhere. 80 s y
| 59H We kean nj, tho j1ssft ~ i.s
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-10
W. r. BOWMAN, Auct,

MOWERS, REAPERS AND BINDERS. -tJn- -
them before buying. - : isl -.fs-,
july10 = sles LYNN q t,fSs = -
TfAKLE Il JONES, ss4'59It
Il ts.erh sat
Wholesale and Retail Dealers In ~ 'ii'.i -
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-05-08

Extensive Fires Raging I'm the Noun
taiDs OF New York

NEW YORK, May Forest fires in
the country round about fill the at
mosphere here with smoke. Middle
town, N. Y, reports the mountains
north and west of the Thawagunks
and Catskills on fire. A strong wind
is blowing and ii is impossible to see
only short distance No damage is
reported yet, but there is danger to
insulated houses and barns. Great
clouds of smoke and ashes fill the air.
Fires are raging on Storm King noun
tain, near Cornwel, and in the high
lands west of Haverstown. The air
in the vicinity of Newburgh is filed
with smoke and ashes and burned
leaves floating aboat Much damage
to the standing timber is apprehend-
ed. A Wilksbarre, Pa, special says
forest fires have been raging fiorcely
Whereabouts lately, but the first Sc
rious damage was reported this p.
m. White Haven and the neigh
boring hills caught fire and for
a time the town was in great danger
owing to the strong wind. The fire
department of WIlksbarre with the
whole population of the place sub
dued the fire. AT California a lum-
boring town, near White Haven,
fierce fire started and eleven houses.
occupied by the men engaged in lum-
bering, were burned. Two bridges
on the Bear Creek branch of the Lee
high Valley railroad were destroyed ;
also the stables of Albert Lewis &
Co, lumber contractors; eleven horses
also persisted. In this fire a large
quantity of valuable timber was de
stoyed. The total loss is estimated
at $4,000 The fire is now under
control.
Washington, N. j., telegram: An
extensive conhagration is raging in
the Blue Mountains, 80 miles from
here. The wind carries the smoke in
dense clouds over this part of Warren
county. AT five this afternoon it be-
came completely dark, and smoky
pail which is almost suffacating hangs
over the town. The inhabitants are
alarmed, and the mayor has requested
a number of members of the fire de-
partment to remain on duty during
the night
A large tract of valuable wood
lands is burning about three miles
from Matawon, N. j., threatening a
number of residences. Farmers are
fighting the flames. Near Ashland,
Pa, extensive fires are raging, aud
Ashland fire department has been or
dered in readiness for service at the
state miners hospital. The workmen
are now fighting the flames near the
building The loss to timber tracts
will be large. A heavy wind storm
visited Northumberland county, Pa,
today and famed to increased fury
the forest fires the works OF Charles
Woods and 5000 cords of charcoal
We're destroyed The fires also ignited
the Culm bank at the Mine Hill Gap
colliery. The mine is in danger and
5000 men are thrown out of employ
ment.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-05-08
HUN0RS.

When a farmer gets hold of a new
plough he is apt to run TIE thing into
the ground.
A writer in the Boston Transcript
asks: What is a dollar7n He
should try his hand at some other
business.
ut is easier to recognize lie than a
fact. That is what they told usht
the bank when we offered our promise
to pay at thirty days.
The best prize we can think of for a
new and sweet spring poem is a silver
pad applied with tenderness to the
afflicted part"
We observe that the son of al In
dim chief is learned to be a plumber
This will enable him to scalp people
without the aid of a knife.
A young man who visited the circus
the other day ruined his black hat by
inadvertently leaning against the
sacred elephant. Benzine won't re
move the pant.
A Brattleboro man found hoe in
his bed the other morning He could
not fathom the mystery until he went
out and found his boots leaning against
the wall in the tool house.
A baby show with ninety-nine in
fants Oh exhibition has jast come to a
close in New Orleans, ana people in
the locality of the exhibition hall are
moving back into their houses again.
Taunton has the most absent-mind-
ed man. He attempted to change his
shirt the other day and lost his vest in
the operation. When he found it, it
was in its proper place, with soiled
shirt underneath and the clean one
over it.
An inquirer asks, How can tell
classical music2" That is easy enough.
When you hear every body applaud
and look relieved after the piece is
finished, then you can know it is
strictly classical
DIR. McCosh, of Princeton, in re-
cent address to the students, said:
Our college is not in a good state F"
We always thought that New Jersey
was a good enough state for college,
but the doctor ought to know best,
Little Jack-"W for is that
white elephant called sacredl Little
Tom-''D ont you know that Every
body knows that" Little Jack
well, | don't, anyhow Little Tom
Its because it travels With the
great moral show.
They had the motto, Seek and Ye
Shall Find" hung on the wall over
the grab bag at a church fair The
inappropriateness was finally noticed
and recti6ed by wag, who substitu-
ted, He Tempers the Wind to the
Shorn Lamb.
The Prince of Wales takes much
active interest in agric ultUre, and is
almost invariably to be seen at agri-
cultural meetings, says an English ex-
change He is a competent authority
on the sowing of wild oats if exper-
ience teaches man anything.
A firm in Newark, N. j., manufac
turers artificial eggs with plaster Paris
shells. It's getting SO that hen in
tins country has nothing to do but fly
on fence and cackle and squawk
like boiler factory, when you are
trying to put the baby to sleep.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-05-08
ARCTIC WANDERERS.
Gossip About Men who Brave the
dangers of the North.
Washington Post.

Chief Engineer Melville is going
back with the Greedy relief expedit-
ion, but there is a reason in his desire
to return in his domestic troubles
But Lieutenant Emory leaves a beam
tiful home and a charming family
for dangers and exposure, and Lieu
tenant Hunt, who went up on the
steamer Rogers to search for the Jean
cite, and had an experience almost as
hard as Melville, has decided to go
too. Lieutenant Emory's friends say
that the story about his wife Offering
him 500, 900 to abandon the expedit-
ion and resign from the navy is I'M
true. They say that she is quite as
ambitious as he and glories in his
courage. She has been cheerfully
assisting him in his preparations and
has not said word in opposition to
his plans. Upon his return from the
Rogers expedition two years ago,
Lieutenant Hunt, who is a son of
General Hunt, of the army, now on
the retired list, married daughter OF
Adiutant-G General Drum. On April
14th, little son was born to them,
who will bear the name of Richard
Drum Hunt Mrs. Hunt makes no
objection to her husbands plans, but,
like Mrs. Emory, gives him encour-
auement
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-05-08
Important

When Won visit or leave New York city, save
baggage expressage and carriage hire. and stop
at the GRAND UNION HOTEL, opposite Grand
Central depot; $50 elegant rooms fitted up az a
cost of one million dollars reduced 30 and uU-
ward per day. European plan. Elevator Res
tailrant supplied with the best Horse cars
stages and elevated railroads to all dep0ts. Fam
lies can live better for less oney 40 The Grand
Union Hotel than at any other iirst-class hotel 10
Lhe CITY.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-05-08

It makes every humanitarian sad "sre ihRAill7
eesl such relief a. Is Given them by thH Use Cd
bilteIs kidney medicines. aud other h'srulha
The first few doses may maze them Zee 80 ~
account % its Supplying ingredients t.i.AAt.ii.
ased in its composition, but they erentlah4 10Y
worse The only cure for weakness nerFousA. -
debility, aches. pains rheumatism, sofee " tuat5
tel ami pure hy using DR. Guysoti yellow Doek
and sarsaparilia. a remedy widely ineorsel ~
physicians who have examined into rs compost
ton aud effect