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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-29

Mr.. John s. Barbour says that of all men
spoken of as candidates for the democratic
Presidential nomination, Cleveland was the
only one who had any chance of obtaining
it, and that subsequent events, SLOWING the
strength of the other candidates, prove
that to be fact.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-29

EARTHQUAKE AT MAssowAH.-A dis.
patch from Cairo, Egypt, under date of
Friday last, says: !
ut is reported that an earthquake has
occurred at Massowah, on the Red sea.
Nearly all the houses in the city were de-
stroyed and the ships in the harbor were
violently rocked. The inhabitants were
panic-stricken and have fed to the interior. -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-29

The residence of DR.. Cooper, in Fauquier
county, Va, was entered Sunday of last
week, while all the family were at church,
and robbed of $1,000. One of the colored
farm hands was arrested, confessed his
guilt and told where he had secreted the
money, which was recovered.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-29


Ex-Gov. St. John of Kansas, accepts the
nomination of the prohibition party fol
president, and says that Hooking to God
for guidance, he will try to do his duty
He was nominated by the National pro-
hibition convention which met last week at
Pittsburgh, Pa
VIM. Daniel of Maryland was nominated
for Vice President.
The temperance people are in earnest,
and claim that their ticket will get mil
lion votes.
DELEGATES AND ALTERMATEs FROM
BATH.-The following is complete list OF
the delegates and altermates from Bath
county to the Congressional Convention:
1st District. W. Stephenson, dele.
gate, and A. G. McDannald, alternate.
End District-Joseph HI. Sherrard, dele
gate, and Geo. Mustoe, alternate.
3rd District-A. G. Cleek, delegate, and
j. c. Lewis, alternate.
4th District-Thomas. l. Hyde, ST., dele
gate, and Charles Sitlington, Alternate.
From the county at-large. VIM. M. Nc
Allister, delegate, and F. A Hyde, alter
nate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-29

Asevere hail andiwind-storm visited Wis
consin, and did much damage to crops and
property, Tuesday night. A Catholic
church near Port Washington was struck
by lightning and consumed. A german
named Foundre was crushed under fall
ing barn near Jefferson.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-29

Sinld.
At the Democratic State Convention of
West Virginia in Wheeling last Thursday,
after the adoption of resolutions endorsing
heartily the nominations of Cleveland and
Hendricks, the following State ticket was
nominated:
For Governor, E. Willis Wilson, of
Charleston, Kanawha county.
State Auditor, Patrick F. Duffy, of Web
ster county.
Attorney General, Alfred Caldwell, of
Ohio county
For Judges of the Supreme Court of APP
peals, A. G. Snyder, of Greenbrier, present
incumbent, for the long term, and Samuel
Woods, Of Barbour, present incumbent,
for the short term.
For Superintendent of Public Schools,
BENZ. S. Morgan, of Monongahela.
For State Treasurer, W. P. Thompson,
of Cabell
John ]. Davis, of Harrison, and Daniel
B. Lucas of Jefferson, were nominated for
Presidential Electors-at- Large, and the
convention then adjourned with three
cheers for Cleveland.
Mr.. Wilson, the nominee for Governor,
is native of Harper's Ferry, about 40
years of age, and began life as mechanic.
Afterwards he studied law, and was admit
ted to the bar. In 1872 he was elected to
the West Virginia House OF Representa-
tives from jefferson county. He subse-
quently removed to Kanawha county, and
is now practicing law in Charleston. He
was elected member of the House from
that county in 1880, and was Speaker dur
ing the sessions of 1882. He is recognized
as decided anti-monopolist and is the au-
thor of several measures which passed the
Legislature of West Virginia in the interest
of the farmers and mechanics. In aspeech
accepting the nomination, Mr.. Wilson con-
fidently predicted the election of the State
ticket in October by 10000 majority, which
would be maintained at the November cleo
ton.
west Virginia does>not have Lieuten-
ant Governor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-29

A letter received at Washington City from
young Virginian, who is visiting his rela-
tives in Boston, says that all the people
who have talked to him on the subject of
the Presidential election have been repub-
licans, but that they all told him they in
tended to vote for Cleveland, and that
Cleveland would in that State alone receive
the votes of twenty Thousand men who
never before in all their lives had voted
any other than the republican ticket.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-29

1t is said that from three to five hundred
Wythe county Readjusters, formerly Demo-
Gratis, have quit the Republican party, and
their votes in November will 60 to swell the
majority against the man from Maine
Rich. State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-29


Rev. Moncure D. Conway, Virginian by
birth, but for many years the London cor
respondent of the Cincinnati Commercial
and other American papers, has written a
letter expressing his delight at the nemina-
ton of Cleveland and Hendricks. Mr.. Con-
way says he returned to the democratic par
ty several years ago, which he only left be-
cause of his anti-slavery convictions; that
slavery having been abolished, he has ssbeen
steadily alienated from the republican party
by its corruptness," and would be livery
glad if he could do even little to aid in the
election of Cleveland and Hendricks, one of
whom he knows personally, and both of
whom he knows really to be honest men and
friends of the colored man."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-29
For the Best Representative.
DEMOCRATS THROUGHOUT THE STATE DE-
SIRE AND EXPECT THE NOMINATION OF
TUCKER.

THE RIGHT R1Ne.-The following letter
to us from a prominent citizen of Rock
bridge has the right ring, and expresses
the sentiment of the people. 1t is brief,
but comprehensive. We giveit as follows,
emitting the signature
STAUNToN SPECTATOR
Gents:-Send me few copies of your
paper for distribution at this Office. We
learn you are for Tucker, that fearless
champion of the peoples rights. Let us
know the best you can do for us as cam
paign paper. Yours truly,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-29
RATES

We hope that the good Democrats of this
and surrounding counties will exert them
selves, in behalf of the cause they have so
much at heart, to have the SPECTATOR sent
to every voter. In this campaign, it is the
duty of euaru Democrat to labor with his
"whole mind, soul, and strength"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-29

SHOT HIS WIFE BY MIsTAKE.-At Stav-
tide, on the New River Railroad, early last
Friday morning, VIM. Cumber shot and
MORALLY wounded his wife. She had risen
from her bed and left the room while her
husband was asleep. When she returned
he mistook her for burlar and shot her.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-29

KILLED BY A FALL OF 65 FEET-A Mr.
Miller, from Richmond, while engaged last
Tuesday at the Miller Manual Labor School,
in Albemarle county, in Stating a tower,
fell to the ground, a distance of 65 feet, and
was instantly killed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-29

Ex-Attorney General Speed, of Kentucky,
who was an original Republican, and At
torney General under Lincoln, but resigned
from Johnson's Administration, takes
strong ground against Mr.. Blaine and win
not Support him for the Presidency.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-29
NTON SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER

The political ocean is Unto tempest tossed"
And the cry Of the Republicans ''lost!
lost Up
While Democrats shout louder than the
storm,
Hurrah for CLEVELAND, HENDRICKS, and
REFORM.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-29
P. S.-Rockbridge will send a solid dele
CATION for Tucker.

NORFOLK, VA, July 24th, 1884.
To the Editor Of the STAUNToN SPECTATOR:
DEAR SRI am glad to hear you speak
out boldly for the denomination of the Hon.
John Randolph Tucker, and I believe a
large majority of the Democrats of the
State not only wish his denomination, but
would consider it a lasting disgrace to the
State were he to be defeated. Why should
he be beaten Because he is wrong on
public questions? No! that is not the rea-
son for the opposition to him, but because
he is right, and in accord with the large ma
jority of his party in Congress, and with
the National platform. He is facile prin-
ceps of the Virginia delegation, and say
it without meaning to disparage the others,
and enjoys national reputation as states
wan and lawyer, besides being man of
andoubted probity and honor. It would be
a shame to defeat him, and do not believe
it can be done. Virginians in all parts of
the State are interested in securing good
representatives from every district.
Yours truly,
r. DEvEREUX DOYLE,
Qate Chairman City Elk. Conn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-29

The Petersburg Inder-Appeal says that
uBlaine has about as much love for civil
service reform as Ben Butler, and Ben hates
If as the devil hates holy water"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-29
TEgssTEE,s SALE OF Personal

TRUSTEES SALE OF PERSONAL.
l. PkOPERTY.-In Execution of q Deed
Of Trust executed to the undersigned Trustee,
OF record in the Clerks office of Augusta coun-
ty Court. In D. B. No. 100, page 521, and being
required SO to do by William A. Masincup
beneficiary, will, on
Saturday, august 9th, 1884,
offer at public sale, at the distellery of Messrs.
Fulcher q Hundleg, on Middle River, Angus
ia county, about six miles North of Stauntop
about 100 Bushels of Wheat, and about sd
Bushels OF Rye, the property of Thomas A.
Carwell, mentioned in said deed, to secure a
debt of Forty Dollars, with interest from
March "a, 1884, till paid. and the costs attend
ing the Execution of the Trust, and also the
costs OF harvesting and securing said CROPS
TERMS CASH.
JAM ES HENRY 'FAUVER.
Jyz5-zt Trustee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-29

A gentleman who has recently had an in
terview with Mr.. Tilden says that the latter
expressed the opinion that Cleveland would
be elected by good majority, and would
have larger majority in New York than
Tilden had.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-29

VALLEY R. R. BoNDs.-Judge Burks has
rendered his decision in the Valley Il. 4.
Bond case-that the county is liable Tor the
S105. OOO. - Lexington Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-29
UNIVERSITY Or VIRGINIA.

The Sixty-first session of this Institution,
will open OCTOBER 1st 1881.
Thorough instruction in Literary, Scientific.
and Professional Departments, including L0,0,
Medicine, Engineering. and agriculture.
For Catalogues, giving further information,
apply to-
DIR. JAMES f. HARRISON,
Chairman of Faculty.
P. o., UNIVERSITY OF VA. jy22-5t*
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-29
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
BOARDERS WANTED.

A few Boarders wanted. Good rooms and
table. TERMS MODERATE. Apply at
No. 10 North New street,
JyZ9-lb Stanton Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-29

Hon. J. Randolph Tucker is candidate
for denomination in the Rockbridge Dis
trict and stands squarely on the National
Democratic platform. His usefulness in
creases with his term of service. We hope
he will receive unanimous nomination.
Wd7renton index.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-29
r. DEvEREUx DOYLE,
Gate Chairman City Elk. Com. }

It looks as though Mr.. Tucker would re-
Congress in his new district He is honest
and able, and credit to his State. Unlike
Mr.. Blaine, he will never get rich in public
life; since he would scorn to degrade his
position as public servant, to purposes not
strictly legitimate. Mr.. Tucker knows,
and the readers Of the Virginian know, that
we did not endorse his course as Repre-
sentative in the last session Of Congress;
although we never doubted that he was true
to his own convictions. But, as Watterson,
Carlisle, Randall, and Tucker, now stand
on the same platform, we can afford to put
away all past differences, and work togeth-
er under the rallying cry Of s'Cleveland,
Hendricks, and misunderstanding Vir-
ganion
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-29
From Eminent Whine BrintOn. M. d..
RAItiIp

II HAVE used of COIden'n Liquid Reef
Tonic in my practice. and have been much
gratified with the res ult. AS a tonic in al
eases Of debility, weak ness an@mia chlorosis,
etc, it cannot be SURPASSED. (1dke no other.)-
OF druggists
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-29

RocKBRIDGE SOLID FOR TUcKER.-It af-
fords us pleasure to announce that Rock
bridge, the county of fuckers residence,
has elected delegation solid for Tucker
and instructed by their constituents to vote
for him in the Congressional nominating
convention. He should be nominated by
reclamation. Why name others in the
convention when it is SO palpable that the
people of the District desire Tucker to re-
present them +?
We understand that the delegation from
Amherst is practically unanimous for Tuck
er. AS we stated last week, the names of
no others will be seriously presented with
any hopes of nomination.
From telegram reviewed here last even
ing, we learn that at meeting held yester-
day in Nelson county, delegation, solid for
Tucker, was elected.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-29
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

DACNTIR ANE Several nice pasture lots
L ANl UAahUEs for rent,-convenient to
town-tn clover or orchard grass.
| jy29-tf THOS. d. RANSOM.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-29
TO CONTRACTORS.

The plans and specifications for remodeling
the City Opera House, have been received and
can be seen by calling at the City Clerks Of
flee. Contractors are requested to examine the
same, and furnish sealed bids by II M. on SAT-
URDAY, AUGUST 2, 1884, for doing the work
contemplated. he right to reject any or all
bids Is reserved. By order of Committee in
charge. NEWTON ARGENBRIGHT,
jy29.1t Clerk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-29
Democratic Ratification Meeting.
A FEAST OF REASON ENJOYED.

The vast multitude who attended the
meeting at the Courthouse yesterday to
ratify the nominations Of Cleveland and
Hendricks, enjoyed, literally, ga feast of
reason and flow of SOUL" Speeches of
such ability, clearness of statement, con-
vineing argument, force and logic, as were
delivered by Hon. W. D. Hill, of Ohio,
and Hon. ]. Ran. Tucker, on yesterday, are
seldom heard from the rostrum. These
speeches were not only able, but eminent ly
practical, and SO clearly presented, and so
strikingly illustrated, that the most COM
mon understanding could not fail to under
stand even the most difficult questions dis
cussed.
Though some deride Tucker as q theo-
rist, his speech on this occasion proved,
beyond 'tthe shadow of doubt" that he
is eminently practical-as much SO as the
lamented Gov John Letcher-and has facts
and figures at his ready command, which
he marshals with skill, and presents with
lOlCO 1hO OlOnAhOoo3 indhluS, Liz Oh uHOAto
as conclusive as the solution of problem
in arithmetic, or the demonstration of
proposition in geometry-in addition to his
fine acting, facial expression, and true elo-
quence
A more particular notice of this meeting
will be found in our local columns. For
want of space and time, we were prevented
from giving such a report as the occasion
deserved.
A meeting was also held in the Opera
House last night, atwhich. Hon. ID. Hill,
by special request, delivered another speech.
| The audience was large, and the speech
such as to entertain, instruct, and delight
them. His closing appeal to Virginians to
be true to the principles of their patriotic
and distinguished ancestors was eloquent
and met a sympathetic response in the Boz
SONS of his auditors.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-29

JOHN RANDOLPH TUCKER.-We are glad
to see that the Lynchburg Neacs has rein
forced us in our protest against the attempt
to drag the tariff into the arena in Mr..
fuckers district, and we are still more re-
joiced to find that the Staunton SPECTATOR
is sure Of his nomination by ga majority SC
great that there will be no other candidate
seriously presented" Mr.. Tucker would
be an ornament to any deliberative body in
the world, and his friends throughout the
State will be satisfied with nothing short of
fair play for him now and hereafter.
folk Landmark.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-29

THE TENTH DISTRICT convention
to nominate a candidate for the new Tenth
District will meet at Staunton on the 7th
day of August. Notwithstanding the IN
wise opposition manifested in the recent
discussion Of the Tariff, by some of the
Democratic papers of that section, we have
no doubt that the Hon. Ran. Tucker will be
nominated, and, if nominated, will be tri-
umphantly elected. In the present crisis of
the Government, when the Democratic par
ty is earnestly and honestly attempting to
wrest the Administration from the control
of the Republican party, it would be mad
ness to leave out of Congress such an able
champion Of the right as Ran. Tucker
Public Ledoer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-29

Democratic State Convention Of West Vir-
ginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-29

We see that there is an attempt being
made to defeat Hon. John Randolph Tucker
for the Democratic nomination for Congress
in the Tenth District, because of his tariff
views. We haven't the remotest idea that
such efforts will amount to anything, and
certainly hope, for the reputation of our
neighboring district, that they will not. To
take as pure patriot, as distinguished a
statesman, as able lawyer as J. R. Tucker
from the halls of Congress at this time
would be a calamity to our State.-Rocking-
homRegister.
That is a sentiment that prevails not only
in this District, and in the one he has SO
--ssiy------a- rs.av.-res,fJ rOPrOsCnucu oOI1c
years, but in every District of the State
For this District to fail to nominate and
elect Tucker would surprise the whole coun-
try from Maine to California, and from New
York to Florida, for his reputation for abil-
ity and honesty extends throughout the
whole country.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-29

Mr.. E. H. Barclay, Ed. Gazette.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1884-10-04

at the public reception and the little
fellow sat up bright and pleased as the
hundreds of children filed past him as
he sat on his mothers knee.
In the evening there was a grand
entertainment at the palace. The
company gathered at o'clock and Al,
9 the king and queen came in I
have never seen SO large and brilliantly
dressed an assembly in Honolulu All
classes were there from John China
man to the staid clergyman the little
girl to the splenddly dressed lady At
quarter past nine the tent for
dancing was thrown open and at ten
the supper-room, and as Mrs. Severance
said, real fairy scene. Twas beautiful,
a fountain playing up in the centre of
the room with gold fish sporting about,
while the tables were spread with
every delicacy the market could afford.
1t was the finest supper-room ever
laid out in Honolulu and under the per.
sonal care of the king was honored
with the commands " of the qncen to
bring to her in her private parlor some
ice-creams and strawberries and doing
so sat down with her and few Others
to a quiet time which was very pleasant.
leave here to-day having had an
agreeable visit and cultivated the social
feeling with some friends to whom |
AIN warmly attached.
Afectionately Yours.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1884-10-04

and figure, an accomplished horseman,
expert in many exercises, and with an
excellent touch on the cthar, Tantia
calls himself the friend of the poor,
and distributes other peoples goods
among them with the utmost generos-
ie He has ready wit, too, and is
forgiven many a crime for the humor
that accompanies its commission; while,
above all, he is courtesy and ohivalry
itself to the fair sex He comes into a
village, and, nobody opposing them, he
and his merry men rob therichest inhabi-
tants, and beat them into the bargain,
for daring to be richer than their neigh
bors, give away a considerable proper
ton OF the plunder to the medioants OF
the place, make a handsome present to
the temple, and then, after entertaining
the village at a feast and an entertain.
ment in which the captain of the out.
laws takes the place of chief performer,
the freebooters go their way.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1884-10-04
Signs Of the Seasons,

When the wind blows east alway,
And the roads like rink floors ring,
And you cough and sneeze all day,
Then men say its 'merry spring.
When the rain pours day and night,
Skies look glum, and faces GUNNER,
And hay fevers at its hight,
Then, Of course, its GLORIOUS summer.
When sole change from catching colds
Is in wondering how you caught EN-.
And gray mist the land enfolds,
Then you know it's genial autumn.
When cold water takes two shapes,
Drenching douche and icy splinter,
And the worlds all coats and cspes,
Then be sure its "joly winter"
-Ra,1a,d Lamtoon.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1884-10-04
Notes fron Ereha maes.

Adulteration prevails in every com
posite article which enters largely into
human consumption, and it was alleged
some years since by Doctor Hassell that
even the meat sold in the poorer quar-
tiers of London is not always what it
seems. Instead of beef and mutton the
flesh OF horses and dogs is sometimes
foisted upon the hungry and needy
buyer, while for veal andrabbits viands
so unsavory that we do not even care
to name them are occasionally substitu-
ted. Small wonder can, then, be felt
that an article universally in request and
lending itself SO readily to adulteration
as butter should be initiated and sophis-
ticated all over the world,
The Candian Pacific railway has
barely passed the summit OF the Rocky
Mountains, by the way of Bow Pass.
The highest point (less than 5000 feet
above the sea) is easily discerned by
the traveller. A small stream issues
from the woods at this point and di-
vidcs. One-half of il flows eastward to
Hudson's bay; the other branch rein
forces the Fraser river and empties into
the Pacific. The work proceeds stead
| lily, but slowly, yet few tunnels are
found necessary, and there is said to be
much less rock-cutting than might be
expected in so rough region. Twice
a week passenger train is run TO the
end of the track, and daily trains g.
nearly thousand miles west of Win.
nipeg.
1t is now certain that the outbreak
OF cholera in Europe, OF the present
year, has not nearly the intensity it hac
on former occasions Attention to san
Iitary rules is once more proving
to be the chief preservative against in
fection. The disease hasfastened less or
whole sections Of the population thar
on scattered individuals OF sickly con
stitu,ion. The following statlstic'
bear out the theory that the choler;
loses intensity withevery appearance 0
it In Is3s it killed at Paris ao,oo'
victims IN population Of 500, 900 il
IS4o, 1900 IN I,aoo, 900; and In iSo
6ooo in 1000, 900. AT Marseille
there were a,soo victims in 1885, in
population of l45,ooo, and and onl
a,ooo in 1865, in population OF 500
900.
OF all out-ofthe-way modes Of carr
f; ing living, perhaps the most curiou
I. is that which is fiourishing just no.
at Geneva being disinfected ! Som
/ open-eyed Genevese are in the habit {
{ taking return tickets TO the static
7 Just out Of the city. There they joi
|, the trains from France. and, by detail
3 ing to passengers the horrors Of III