The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-06-05
The Chicago Convention.

The Chicago Convention.
We had hoped in this issue of the paper
to have been able to name the next Presi-
dent of the United States. That pleasure,
however, must be deferred. The work at
Chicago moves slowly to the impatient
millions who are watching with deepest
interest the proceedings of the Conven-
tion. As yet, the result seems to be en-
veloped in the most impenetrable doubt.
1t is impossible at this writing to form
any intelligent opinion as to who will bear
away the honors, and it may be safely said
that those remote from the scene Of the
contest are about as well informed as
those who are yelling, and shouting, and
figuring in the very centre of excitement
Up to Tuesday Blaine's forces appeared
to have the advantage. Had an early bal
lot been reached the "Plumed Knight
would doubtless have carried off the prize.
His opponents knew this but too well. and
all the tactics of their leaders were en-
ployed to secure postponement. In this
they succeeded. The defeat of Clayton
was another blow to Blaine, but he may
rally yet and conquer the odds arrayed
against him.
Our later advices indicate that neither
Arthur nor Blaine will receive the nominal
tion, but they point with no certainty to
the winning man.
Whoever the nominee may be, he will
be worthy of the great party whose hosts
be will lead to victory worthy Of the high
trust to be committed to his care worthy
of the position of Chief Magistrate of the
greatest Nation of the Earth.
Jno. G. Emo, the absconding New York
Bank President, has been arrested in Can
ada.
mt. Airey,'' the Shenandoah farm Of
Jno. G. Meem, has been bought by H. G..
Dulaney, Jr., for $4,000.
Paul P. Henkel, of New Market, Va,
connected with the Shenandoah Valley
newspaper. died few days ago.
Work is now going on in the mines at
Pocahontas in which the explosion &C.
CURED. Sixty chambers are said to be now
in operation.
If Tilden's Barrel, instead of Tilden's
health had weakened in the past eight
years, the cry of the Fraud of rs, wouldn't
awaken many echoes.
Judge Geo. F. Garrison announces him.
self candidate for the 49th Congress from
f1a Es.rof scfe 70 he 81 <>f
the democratic convention.
When it is remembered that the June
Convention at Chicago names the next
President of the United States, it is not
surprising that there should be something
of a contest.
Rev.. ]. B. Hawthorne, of Richmond.
Va, has accepted the call to the First Bap-
fist Church. of Atlanta. Ga. He is con-
sidered one of the most eloquent preach
erf in the South, and will get salary of
$4,000.
Mr.. Geo. w. Ward, jr., has disposed of
his interest in the Abingdon Weekly Vir-
gaaidn to his partners, George w. Gary
and George w. Hartman. The latter will
edit the paper.
An old lady was asked what she would
do with all the corn it it could not be made
into whiskey. She replied: II would
make into starch to stiffen the backbone
of the temperance people,
- Judge Wexford, of the Richmond Circuit
Court, on Thursday entered an order fix
inc fba somnopcation Of nooafur A v+o1
and Lawrence Myers, receivers of the Rich
mond and Allegheny Railroad, appointed
by that court some time ago, at $40, 900. per
annum each.
The folly of most strikes is illust rated
afresh by the results of that which has
been virtually ended at Fall River. The
strikers have lost their wages for sixteen
weeks and have spent over $4,000 from
their savings for four years and $4,000
more contributed by sympathizers.
The wheat crop for this year is estimated
at over 500.000,O00 bushels. or an increase
of 50,000,00O bushels over the average yield
for the past five years. 1t is the surplus Of
our preduct-let us never forget-that
make us richer, multlplies the comforts of
life, and adds to the rewards of labor.
Mr.. Isaac n. Veitch, of st. Louis, an
uncle of Mrs. c. G. Wheat, of this city,
died suddenly on the 22d. He was native
of Alexandria and was the first President
OF the Western Telegraph Company, which
afterwards became the Western Union.
ua xpou Past Grand Giro Of Tho e,<r,orn;~ 49,,
Grand Lodge Of Odd Fellows of the World. |
The conference committee of the iron
manufacturers and amalgamated associa- |
tion at Pittsburg. Pa, Saturday, signed |
last years wages scale, with the addition
Of 20 per cent. advance on steel nails and |
sheets. This action averts strike and |
insures steady work to 100000 employees
in the iron mills of the country for one |
year.
Minnesota lately celebrated her TWEEN |
ty-sixth birthday as State. 1t was ad- |
mitted into the Union tn 1868 with only |
$1,000 inhabitants. In 1880 the population |
as shown by the United States census re-
port, was 9S0,77S. The population has
kiOUH fcl lstoO biliCc loOU, anu Tile lulldD- l
itants now no doubt number million and |
quarter.
A dispatch from Morgantown. N. c..
says Information has been received here
of duel which occurred in Mitchell
county, in which Col. Nellis Borden, for
merly of Louisville, KY, and a Mr.. Line
back, of Mitchell county, were the partici-
pants. The weapons used were pistols,
and Borden was instantly killed. The
trouble between these two men grew out
of a dispute about mining
A terrible accident occurred at Hooper's
building No. 81 South Gay street, Balti-
more, on Friday. Several persons were
crushed to death. The weight of cotton /.
stored in the building caused its collapse,
and the whole front of the building fell
in. Three or four persons were in the
counting-room, four in the shipping office
and at least fifteen or twenty in front of
the structure. Eight or nine were killed