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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-22
EON. JOHN RANDOLPH TUCKER.

1t is SO manifestly in the interest Of the
Democratic party and the State of Virginia.
that Mr.. Tucker should be retained as their
representative in Congress- that we conf
IDENTIFY expect his denomination at the hands
of the party in this District.
The reasons why the nomination should
be conferred on him are, to our mind, unan-
swerable the most cogent of these we pro-
pose to state as briefly and plainly as posi-
ble:-
/. We know of no ADLER man in the Dis
trict whom we could select to represent and
champion our cause. He is universally &C
knowledged to be one of the most gifted
speakers in the ranks of our party in the
State. By common consent he stands at the
head of his worthy colleagues in Congress,
aud his great ability as a lawyer has won
for him there just recognition in the posi-
tion of Chairman of the Judiciary Commit
tee of the House. No member from Vir-
ginia, in these latter days, has attained to
as high distinction on this national arena.
2. His integrity is as conspicuous as his
ability. During a very long career of pub
lie service as Attorney General of the State,
and as member of Congress, no shadow Of
doubt or distrust has ever, for moment,
rested on his name.
8. His long experience in the public SER
vice gives to him a value and a power,
which no new man, however meritorious,
could possess and this familiarity with the
records of legislation, and the doings of the
Republican party in Congress. is particu-
larry desirable in cur representative at this
time, when we are seeking to eject that
party from power because of its misdeeds
4. 1t is obvious that the Republican par
ty will seek, in the present canvass, to di-
vert attention from its corrupt practices and
general NAL administration, by an attempt
to force the tariff as the most prominent is
sue; hoping thus, by falsely proclaiming
themselves the true and special friends of
American industry, to delude laboring men
to their support, and to secure-as they will
be sure to do-unlimited money from the
monopolists and capitalists of the country,
with which to purchase, as they have hith-
erto unblushingly done, the votes of whole
States In this mouentus crisis, if we
would defeat our political enemies in this,
their desperate last resort, it is all impor
tant that we should retain the services of a
man like Mr. Tucker, who has studied, and
can mercilessly expose, all the iniquities of
the unjust and unequal war-tariff, which is
now depressing the many for the benefit of
tho favored few.
Much more could be said in advocacy of
Mr. fuckers denomination, but we are sat-
isfied that our intelligent readers will read
lily supply our deficiencies, and pay their
own spontaneous tribute to the merits of a
public man, whose faithful and distin
guished services have made his name known
and honored throughout the length and
breadth of our land
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-22
Cleveland for President.
The people have triumphed at Chicago.
Gov Grower Cleveland WAS nominated,

The people have triumphed at Chicago.
Gov. Grover Cleveland was nominated,
on the second ballot, for President.
All our readers know how long and faith
fully the Gazette has labored to help bring
about this result and will rejoice with us at
the victory of the people over the politi-
clans.
This nomination is the very best that
could have been made.
Cleveland is a pure, high-minded, and
honest statesman.
He is a reformer of the strictest sort.
He knows nothing of trickery or jobbery.
He would sacrifice his life rather than
commit mean or dirty act, either pOliti-
cally or personally.
His record is spotless.
He can and must be elected.
He will be the peoples President, and
will bring to the discharge of his duties in
that position strict adherence to the right,
and to those business principles which have
been such marked features of his guberna-
torial administration.
Surely his nomination is cause for con-
graduation on the part of democrats.
And as well Of the independent republi-
cans.
We see in the nomination and the cleo
ton of Cleveland new and brighter era
for our country-an era of integrity and high
moral purpose.
Heaven speed the day when Grover Cleve-
land shall be inaugurated president of these
United States, and see our country enter
upon a new career Of prosperity. Y0nhers
(N. " Gazette, July 18th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-22
The Wheat Crop.


of all the blessings which crown the ef-
forts of the farmer, none carry with their
bestowal so many consoling reflections as
an abundant wheat crop. Tobacco and
other staples, more or less confined to GER
tain belts of our country, yield fine reve-
nues, but it is that Heavenly gift which
furnishes bread for mankind to diffuse its
own widespread benefits. From the great
Western producer, who gathers in his gra-
merry, by the tens of thousands, down to our
own mountain-side farmer in the annual
housing of his score of bushels, the Creator
has implanted the spirit of thankfulness
alike in each heart.
We sincerely wish that the prospective
view as to prices for our surplus was more
in consonance with the care, the toll, ana
the anxiety which attended it from the
time the seed was cast into "the faithful
bosom of the earth'' till. the product came
forth in it's rich maturity. 1t is for the
buyer under the wholesome laws Of supply
and demand, to say what the reward OF the
producer shall be. He has no comblna-
tions-he can make none. He should be
kindly and literally dealt with, and in our
own market we know he will have no cause
to complain. He is Gods chosen agent to
prosecute an elevated calling, which, in It's
designs, contemplated a large bestowal OF
needful repose. Overriding causes have
denied it to this generation of producers,
but under the healing balm of time the sue
ceeding will begin to know what content
ment is. Their minds will be less taxed,
and their nerves less strained, than has been
the realization of those who had to bear the
disruption of our labor system. Ii the laws
of supply and demand were allowed to con-
troll then all would be well, but to make
our chief staple the basis for gambling
the bewildering designs of the 'Bulls' and
the ;'sBears" takes from agricultural pur-
suits that calm investigation and study
which naturally belong to it. 1t is a sad
reflection that such unwarranted specula-
| ton controls this precious interest IN many
of the great commercial exchanges of this
country.
The advanced system of cereal produc-
ton is fast restoring our wasted lands. Hay
crops and grazing fields follow enlightened
wheat cultivation. Our own Valley, with
it's mixed productions, is taking its full
rank in the new era which has dawned upon
Virginia in material development.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-22
For the SPECTATOR.
"A Few Questions by n Democrat.

AS Faul Fry would say. II hope 1 don't in
trude," but would like to ask what those
democrats and Democratic presses mean, that
are striving to make the tariffquestion an issue
and test OF Democracy? To me they seem to
De either simple fools or traitors to the Demo-
cratic party, for they are doing that which is
calculated to divide the Democratic party. and
are pursuing exactly that course which the Re-
publicans wish them to do, and which is the
only hope Republicans have of defeating the
Democratic party. They succeeded in dividing
the Democrats of this State on the debt ques-
ton, and their only hope now is in dividing
them upon the tariff question. VIII any true
Democrat allow this to DE done? What is to be
thought of the Democrats who aid them to do
it? Are they not practically, whatever may be
their intentions. allies of the Republican par
ty? Are they fools or traitors? That is the
question which puzzles my mind. hope you
will publish this that some one may satisfac-
torily answer the questions have asked, and
by SO doing, you will much oblige much puz
zled DEMOCRAT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-22
UNION SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISERS
Co1oREp MAN AND HIS Son DROWNED

CoLoRED MAN AND HIS Son DROWNED.
"A special dispatch from Clifton Forge to
the State says that, on Sunday morning of
the 18th inst, between 5 and o'clock Tom
johnson (colored) and his stepson, Charley
Thomson, ten years old, were drowned at
Iron Gate, Va, under the following circum-
stances: Johnson Invested the boy of all
clothes and tied his hands behind him for
the purpose of giving him a. severe thrash
ing about trivial matter of neglect. The
boy succeeded in escaping, and rushing to the
river, plunged into water twelve to fifteen
feet deep. The father, in hot pursuit, fol-
lowed, and they were both drowned. The
bodies were not recovered until Thursday
evening late. The verdict of the coroner's
jury was accidental drowning.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-22

CHILDREN's CENTENARY DAY.
On Sunday last, as announced, the Methodist
congregation celebrated the Tooth anniversary
of Methodism in the United States, by very plea
SAINT exercises both In the morning and even
ing. The morning services consisted OF singing
and prayer, after which a veryable and instruc-
tive sermon was delivered to the children by
the Rev. r. Smithson, pastor The marked at
tention with which the little ones regarded the
words oft truth that flowed from the lips of that
able divine reflects great credit upon their par
ents and teachers, and showed that the efforts
on their part to lead them in the way they
should go, had been crowned with success.
AFTERNOON sERvIoEs-41S P. M.
Long before the appointed hour the church
was crowded with people, irrespective OF de-
nomination or creed, to witness the exercises,
consisting OF singing, prayer, Rotations. &C.,
and although the building was very warm
Within yet all seemed to be amply repaid for
any Inconvenience they put themselves to.
At near five o'clock The exercises opened with
singing by the school-"children's benefit and
Offering" after which fervent prayer was Of
fered by the pa stor, Rev. r. Smithson. then
the following programmes:
Singing-Oh, Where are the Reapers. ..-School.
Welcome Address" Charlie Hunter.
Miss Alice Dice's Classes-Chorus by
Miss Minnie smithson's the School.
Recitation-God wants the Boys and Girls
Miss Sue s. Martins Classes
A A. Eskridge's Oi's'
Singing-Pilgrim Band, ......Infant Glass.
Recitations-Fell me Birdie .... Blanche Hosey.
Suffer Little Children. Members OF Infant Glass.
S1nglng-JeWeis. lnl ant class.
!hOLtO fS0CIbablOli CIdsstS
The first letters of the verses recited by the
several classes will, when hung on an arch,
formed this sentence. What hath God
wrought"
nSng-Coronation, School.
Observation-Disclosures of Methodism. ...........
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-22
viii not down at Judges Ueelsi0us-A'
Modern Ban9uo.
THE FRAZIER CASE AGAIN.

Mr.. James A. Frazier. not being satisfied with
the recent decision of Judge Keith, of Fauquier,
at special term of the Circuit Court which
was recently held here, was in town on Thurs
day last, and ordered the Clerk of the Circuit
Court to prepare an additional record prepara-
tory to the appeal which he contemplates tax
ing to the Supreme Court. understand that
the ground ofhis complaint is the allowance OF
ofrsetstoJ. N. Hendren, Trustee of VIM. Frazier,
which were claimed to have been paid by VIM
Frazier as security for said Jas. A. Frazier. he.
the said Jas. A. Frazier, claiming to have coun-
ter offsets against VIM. Frazier which were not
considered by the Court. The said James A,
Frazier also claims that the Court of Appeals
intended to give him a clean, nett decree for
s57,629n with interest from Oct. LIST, 1880, with
out offset of any sort except such as might be
estaollshed upon proper investigation after
the sale of the Rockbridge Alum Springs prop
erty.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-22
A BLOODY TRAeEDY.-In Dallas. Texa

A BLOODY TRAGEDY.-In Dallas, Texas,
last Saturday night Ia week. a double trag-
occurred, which will bring sadness to many
heart in this section of Virginia. The
principal actors in the tragedy were ] Bowie
Strange, son of the late Col. Strange, at
one time resident of Charlottesville, and
W. FL. Beale, native of Gordonsville, and
son of DR.. G. w. Beale. Mr. Strange, for
number of years was clerk of the Magno-
liza House, at Gordonsville, and he and
young Beale were warm friends. About
five years ago they went to Texas, and
since that time both of them have resided
in Dallas. Their friendship has been con-
tinued, and nothing had ever been heard
that would justify the terrible tragedy that
took place. A few moments before the
shooting, they were heard quarreling, and
Immediately thereafter shots were heard
when the locked door was broken open, the
young men were found side by side dead,
each with pistol by his side. The evil
dence in the room showed severe struggle.
The bodies of the two young men will be
brought to Gordonsville for interment,
which will take place to-morrow-[ Thurs
day].-CharlottesviNe Jefersonian.
[P. S.-The remains of Strange were
buried in Dallas, Texas, on Sunday after
the tragedy, from St. Matthew's Cathedral.
Beale at one time lived in Staunton when
he was employed by the late Mr.. William
Rock, commission merchant. These young
men were friedds, and dispatch from Dallas
on the 18th says, ''the cause of their NOR
tai combat is still shrouded in mystery. p
SPEC.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-22
The Increasing Importance of New Or.
leans,

The rapidly increasing importance of New
Orleans. as not only a business centre but of
social and intellectual development. is fore
Swallowed in the magnificent preparations be-
ing now perfected for the Great Industrial and
Art Exposition to be held there this autumn
The Managers challenge the grandeur OF the
Centennial Exposition at Philadelphia in 1875.
and no visitor or exhibitor Will neglect the OPP
portunity, If he Is wise both before and during
the exhibition time, to invest in the honorably
managed Louisiana State Lottery, the next
Drawing of which will take place Tuesday, Au-
gust II. ANY information can be had on an ap-
plication TO NJ. A. Dauphin, New Orleans. La.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-22
Delegates for Tucker.
HIS NOMINATION CERTAIN.

That half or more of the counties of this
Congressional District will send to the NOM
mating Convention to be held here on the
18th of August, delegations unanimous for
Tucker, and that the others will send dele
cations with naajorities for the same distin-
guished candidate, we have but little, if
any, doubt.
We not only feel sure of his nomination,
but are inclined to believe that when the
Convention shall meet, his majority will be
SO great, that there will be no other candi-
date seriously presented for nomination.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-22
HrNnp1cKs-The nomination of Thomas

HENDRICKS nomination of Thomas
A. Hendricks for the Presidency, by
acclamatio., completes the Democratic
ticket and makes it a very powerful one.
Indiana ought to be made secure, as Mr..
Hendricks is regarded as the foremost states
man there and invincible before the people.
He has long been a conspicuous figure in
public life and has filed many high offices,
notably those of Governor and United
States Senator. He has ranked with the
michtiest men of his day, and is at once a
great lawyer, an experienced politician and
a renowned orator. Not long ago, promi-
nent journalists insisted that the selection
of strong Vice President should be con-
sidered as imperatively necessary as the
choice of a conspicuous character for the
Presidency. This desideratum has been
more than met in the election of Mr.. Hen
bricks. who is in all respects, eminently fit
ted to preside over the Senate or, in any
possible emergency, TO be the Chief Excel
tive of the Republic.
Cleveland Hendricks and Reform ought
to insure a rousing Democratic victory.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-22

Mr.. TUCKER. Richmond correspon-
dent of the Norfolk Ledger writes: "Gen-
tlemen who have just returned from visit
to Rockbndge, say that Mr.. Ran Tucker
will have strong opposition for the Demo
cratic nomination in his district this year.
That may be so, but Mr.. Tucker is mighty
hard to beat. He will stand upon the plat.
form adopted by the National Convention,
and no one can do more than that His
constituents known that he is one of the
best men in the State, and has few equals
in the House of Representatives.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-22
Stauutolt Speeltg4vt.
TUESDAY, JULY 90, 1884.
Local Department..
Valuable Acquisition.

We have the pleasure to announce that we
have secured the valuable services of Col. ]. G.
Shields, who, it is well known, was for many
years one of the Proprietors of the Richmond
Who. In announcing this association, we
would refer in complimentary terms to the Ca
reer of this old and experienced journalist, were
it not that his modesty, which equals his merit,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-22

An interesting case, removed from Bath
county has been tried by Judge McLaugh-
lin at special term of the Circuit Court,
lasting from July 9th to the 18th. 1t was
an action of ejectment brought by the Long
dale Iron Co. vs.. George Randolph, and in
volved the title to a large tract of valuable
iron ore land. A large number of survey
ors were examined, rs well as the oldest in
habitant. The case was ably argued by
Maj. Elder and Capt. Parrish for the Plain
tiff, and by Col. Pendleton and Capt. Coch-
ran for the defendant. The parties having
waived jury and submitted the whole
matter to the Court, the Judge rendered a
verdict for the Londale Iron Co.-LeriRg-
ton Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-22

DEATH OF Mrs. MATILDA CKAIa.-Tbis
widely-known and highly-respected old lady,
who was seventy-six years of age, relict of the
late VIM. Craig, and one of the Oldest residents
OF Staunton, died on Sunday last after a linger-
ing and painful illness, which extended over a
period of two or three months Her funeral
took place yesterday morning from the First
Presbyterian church, the Rev. j. E. Booker
officiating.
Mrs. Craig was lady of culture, who com
bined the best social qualities with the con-
sistent walk of the Christian, and the conse-
quence was she died possessed of many warm
friends and enjoying the respect of the COM
munity at large.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-22

We would invite attention to the advertise
ment of the sixty-frst session of the Universe
ty of Virginia. This institution of learning is SO
well and favorably known that any common
dation of it is wholly unnecessary. Professional
and academic branches of learning are thor
oughly taught at that Institution.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-22

Hay Fever.' l have been great sufferer from
Hay Fever for ID years. read of the many
wondrous cures by Ely's Cream Balm and
thought would try once more. In Is minutes
after one application was wonderfully helped.
Two weeks ago commenced using it and now
feel entirely cured. 1t is the greatest discovery
ever known or heard of.-DUHAMEL CLARK,
Farmer. Lee, Mass. Price 50 cents. July22-2ts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-22
HAY FEVER.

For twenty-five years 1 have been severely
afflicted with Hay Fever. While was safer
ing intensely was induced, through Mr.. Tiche-
nor's testimonial, to try Ely's Cream Balm
The effect was marvellous. 1t enabled me to
perform my pastoral duties without the slight
est Inconvenience, and have escaped return
attack. pronounce Ely's Cream Balm a cure
for Hay Fever.-WM. It. CARR, Presbyterian
Pastor. Elizabeth, N. j. Not a liquid nor a
snuff. july22-2ts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-22

Such papers as the New York Tribune
try very hard to estrange the Irish voters of
this country from the Democrats. But
Irishmen feel at home in the Democratic
party and they could feel at home in no
other political party. Their sympathies are
naturally with the Democracy, and their
solid vote may be counted on in November.
Rich. State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-22

number of West Va. delegates en- route for
Wheeling, to attend the West Va. State Con-
vention, which Will convene there tomorrow,
spent Sunday in this city. Among them
Messrs. Jackson and CackIey, of Pocahontas
county, whom we had the pleasure of meet
ing. They are both Democrats dyed in the
WOOL and express confidently the opinion
that large majority in that State will vote
for Cleveland and Hendricks
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-22

Gov. Cleveland S position of impregnable
honesty is not even assailed by the Blaine
party. They are at a loss to know what to
bring against him, and so far they have
hurt themselves in the effort. His record
is provokirgly clear. No misstep or indis-
cretion has been found The fimsy pre-
text that he is not the friend of working
men has brought out the fact that he acted
in such way as evidenced thoughtful
ness and care for the very class his enemies
have attempted to array against him. The
charge has recoiled, and the man it hit
hard is James G.. Blaine. Low political
tricks will not do in this campaign.-Rich-
mond State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-22

Cry FOR REFoRM.-As the baltimore
Sun says, the cry for reform Is IN the AR,
and it has been demonstrated tnat no SUD-
stantial reform is possible without change
in the administration OF the government.
With but two political parties IN the hleid,
the only possible change must De IN III the
substitution of one Tor the otner. Inc
country is at peace. All the o1ales Oh !ne
Union are exercising IN their Respective
spheres the functions OF government unmo-
Tested, the old feuds are DEAD there Is aow W
manifested between them a oetter spirio u
fraternity than there ever was pelole, anu
.,o,.tu that has raised the banner of reform,
and through putting fresh men in high
official stations and at the hei" oi soSein-
ment.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-22

GROVER CLEvELAND-As the Chronicle
and Constit,tionolist of Augusta, Ga,
SAYS. ssthe rise of Governor Cleveland, from
obscurity to prominence, is itself phenome-
nal. Not long ago, he was an unknown
lawyer at Buffalo. He was deemed good
man to elect to sheriff's position. He
made so excellent sheriff that he was
named as a reform candidate for mayor and
triumphantly elected. So pronounced was
his character for ability and fidelity to
trusts, and so thorough his honest methods
in the conduct of a great municipality, that
his reputation circulated over the mighty
Commonwealth of New York, and when a
champion was wanted to fight and conquer
the Republican machine, backed by the
President of the United States and his Off
cial henchman, the Democracy instinctively
and logically turned to the man who had
won his way patiently and masterfully from
the lowest ranks to very high ones. His
wonderful victory in New York over Sec
rotary Folger made him national reputa-
ton and, by that law of polarity, which is
unerring in all crises, he has been fixed
upon as the incarnation Of reform against
the incarnation of corruption, in our nation
al life He is the man of the time, and
Democrats of all sections, after due delibe-
ration and much travail, and no little sacri-
flee of personal affections III other directions,
have answered the popular wish and been
true to the requirement of the age and the
hour We have no quarrel with such a re-
suit produced in such manner, tut well
come it as harbinger Of success, because
shaped by powers that seem to be guided
beyond the stars"