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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-04

At a meeting Of the Committee on Ways
and Means of the o. s. House Of Represen-
tatives, last week, a knit-goods manutac-
turer, who was witness, had to acknowl-
edge that high duties on those articles had
been followed by a reduction in the price OF
the labor employed in their manufacture;
and also, that row duties reduced the cost
to the consumer. The laboring men are
those upon whom the burdens of a protec-
tive tariff fall most heavily, and yet it is
their support alone that makes the contin-
uance of such tariff possible. And,
strangest Of all, with such facts as those
alluded to before them, they gave it their
support under the erroneous impression that
protective tariff enhances the prices of
labor
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-04

JOHN S. WIsE's EXPLANATION
Norfolk Landmark: thinks that Wise's ex-
PLANTATION of his remarks about the negroes
going to his kitchen ''makes bad worse"
1t says
Snow, as to. Mr.. Wise: it seems to MS
that his statement makes bad worse. He
is little too ''deferential,' a little too
vague, and vast deal too generakin his
effusion. We shall take the liberty Of put
ting the matter on solid ground for him,
the Negroes, and the public at large. This
can be easily done if Mr.. Wise will answer
one or two questions. Will he hereafter
admit Negroes of his party to his parlor, or
will he confine them to his kitchen?
This is plain, easy, and practical man.
ner in which to explain the matter, and an
explanation in action would be better than
a whole volume of the Congressional Record
in assurances of high respect and consider
atiOn''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-04

The Washington Post calls the attsntic n
of Senator Sherman to the recent murder
of Beverly Taylor, his wife, and daughter
at Avondale, Ohio. Which, asks the Post,
eviuces the higher degree Of civilization,
four negroes killed in street fight or three
defenceless colored people murdered to fur
nish ''stiffs'' for Il medical college?
Why don't Sherman move Senatorial
investigation of the Avondale tragedy?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-04

We have heard it intimated, says the
Lynchburg Tirginian, that John Wise
would rather be turned out of Congress
than not, so that he may pose in the role
of MARTYR and claim an important mission
at the hands of Mahone's partner, the ac-
cidental President. His attempt to ridicule
the doctrine of States Rights; his denunci-
alton of Virginia "abstractions;" his effort
to pour contempt upon Democratic theories
of government; his studied purpose to make
himself as odious as possible for the de-
cent people of Virginia, and his hearty es-
pousal of the cause of Virginia's enemies;
all tend to give color to the suspicion that
he desires to get out Of the country, to be
supported by the Government in some for
eign mission. Let him go!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-04

FATAL AFFRAY IN KENTUCKY. In an
affray at Winston, Estill county, KY, Tues
day, Preston White was killed and Harry
Witt and his son Tillman mortally wound
ed. White and companion named Prich-
ell were drunk ana young Witt, attempting
to quell the fuss, was shot by White. Witt
senior came to his assistance and was shot
by Prichell. During the scuffle between
young Witt and White, Prichell attempted
to shoot young Witt, but shot and killed
White
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-04

at Yorktown, also at the time of taking his
seat, and that he had been ever since he
has occupied his place, and is now, the in
cumbent of that Federal position, and as
such is incapable of holding any office ''of
trust, profit, or emolument, civil or military,
judicial or executive, under the government
Virginia.
The report was accompanied by a resolu-
ton, which the committee asked to have
adopted, and which declares that r. G..
Griffin is not ''eligible as a representative"
in the House, aud that his seat is vacant.
No action was taken on the report.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-04

DROWNING OF A MINISTER AND DAUGH-
TER,-Rev. T. G. Thurston and daughter
were drowned in Catawba river IN. c. Sat-
urday week. Mr.. Thurston, a Presby-
terrain clergyman, who lived at Hickory,
was on his way to Taylorsville to preach
the next day, and having to ford the river,
which was little higher than usual, his
buggy was washed down the stream and
both he and his daughter, who accompanied
him, were drowned.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-04

A Baltimore contemporary cites as a
noteworthy fact that while John s. Wise,
of Virginia, was engaged Monday in Wash
ington attem pting to throw the onus of the
s'culor line'' upon the Democrats Of his
native State, the funeral of a colored Dem
ocrat in Richmond had to be conducted By
a white minister, because nearly all the de-
ceased's colored friends had ostracised him
on account Of his politics .-Rieh. State,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-04

The colored people Of Ohio are organic
ing themselves into equal-rights leagues,
They propose heavy penalty for the refusal
of hotel accommodations to colored people,
the repeal of the State law making it a
penal offense for colored man to marry a
white woman, the repeal of the law permit
ing separate schools for the races, and the
erasure of the word "white" from the Con-
stitution.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-04

Johnny Wise is playing second fiddle in
the bloody-shirt farce at Danville.
He is there in the capa ity of support to
Sherman, the star actor in the little COM
edy.
It is said that Billy Malone has secured
the position of perpetual manager of John
ny Consideration unknown) and can send
him and his tambourine and bones" any
where he pleases. Winchsster Times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-04

The. Alex. Gazette says that, as the same
legal questions are involved in the Massey
rs in the O'Ferrali case, the action OF tie
sub-committee Of the House elections COM
Gee .ea Wednesday, in reporting in favor Of
= : eira'ss right to seat, the strong in
n'ca'ions areeat Mr. John s. Wise will
soon have to seek another arena than the
nails OF Congress in which to abuse and
i2align his native State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-04

u.s.. Wise says in his testimony before the
Danville Investigating Committee, that the
Rsadiusters would have been fools to raise
the race issue, because they were dependent
upon the negro vote for success. He also
testified that ninety per cent of the blacks
were Mahoneites. This would give Ma
hone about one hundred and eight thousand
negro votes. We have always commended
that the Malone party was the negro party,
and now J. S. Wise, by his sworn testi-
mony, admits it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-04

Rev. F. B. Mays. former pastor of the
Baptist church in Lexington, died a few
days since in Florida, where he had gone
for the benefit of his health. He was at
one time cadet at the Virginia Military
Institute, and united with the Lexington
Baptist church in 1858.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-04

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN MANCHESTER
Fire broke out at 1890 Thursday afternoon
in the Richmond Cedar Works, on the
Manchester side of the river, opposite Rich
mond city, and under the influence of
high wind the flames spread rapidly. The
works are in close proximity to large cot
ton, paper and -four mills, which at one
time were threatened with destruction.
The cedar works buildings were totally
destroyed. The company's loss will reacl
S75. 900. Over 150men and boys are thrown
out of employment. Flying sparks set fire
to several buildings, all of which were saw
ed however, except G. P. Stacy's shucl
factory, which was entirely consumed
His loss is about SIS, 900. The cedar work.
company's insurance is over $1,000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-04

CHILD KILLED IN NoRFoLK-A bright
little four-year old son of Justice Harry
Armstrong, of Norfolk, was accidentally
killed Wednesday morning by piece of
scantling which was thrown from the roof
of house by a timers apprentice.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-04
Battle in the SOudan last Friday.
BRITISH TROOPS GAIN THE VICTORY

Gcn. Graham, with something less than
1000 soldiers, attacked the rebels under
Osman Digna, near Teb, in the Soudan, on
Friday. The rebels numbered $4,000
Arabs, who fought desperately. They lost
1,1O0 men killed, besides guns and other
munitions. The British troops, by a four
hours march, entered Tokar at noon on
Saturday, recapturing the city and putting
the 4, 600 rebels holding the town to flight.
The Egyptian government, feeling convinc-
ed that Gen. Gordon's mission will fail and
his life be put in danger, offered to Abd-el-
Kader Pasha the governorship of Khar.
toum, which Office, however, he refuses to
accept unless Gen. Gordon assents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-04

Twenty deafmutes in Norwich, Conn.,,
are members of Congregational church,
and they have formed Bible class under
charge of teacher familiar with the meth
cd of conversation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-04
PREMIUM TO SUBSCRIBERS.
is NOW THE TINE TO SUBSCRIBE.


Remember that every new subscriber to
the SPECTATOR who pays for a year in ad.
vance, and every old subscriber who pays
up arrearages and year in advance, will
be furnished free of cost with copy of DR..
Kendall's valuable "Treatise on the Horse
and his Diseases" book that every man
who owns horse should possess. Many
have availed themselves of the opportunity
to obtain it, and others should do so before
our supply of them sha:l be exhausted.
Killing negroes, men, women and chill
dren, at fifteen dollars head, for the pur-
pose of demonstrating anatomy, is a dem
onstration as well. of the hellish spirit of
some of John Sherman's constituents, to
which the attention of that cold FLOODED
malignant should be powerfully called. 1t
is an old adage which holds good the world
over, that "people should sweep clean be-
fore their own DOORS" Sardonic John
Sherman, whose sinister visage is indica-
tive of his temper, and habits of thought,
should look to Ohio civilization more close.
ly, before be pronounces judgment on ours.
-Lunchbur1 TirqiniQu,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-04

In THE SHEEP BUsINEss.-Mr. John E..
Laird, of Loeb Laird, has flock of As sheep.
In the number are two ewes that have six
lambs, each, and ewes have IA lambs, 2
each. Mr.. Laird has COW that has adopt
ed pig.-Le9iaqtea Gszstte.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-04

Judge Paul has removed Frank Rives,
son of ex-Judge Rives, from the clerkship
of the United States Cont and appointed
Gen. WYATT Elliot in his stead.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-04
THE PAST RECALLED.

The speaker was evidently referring to the
frequent visits Mr. Wise made to the Legis-
lature when Jersey Jones had his eyes
on the judgeship of the Hastings Court of
Richmond. Continuing. Mr.. Bland said; 81
never went to Mr.. Wise's kitchen, and new
er cared to go there either"
Mr.. Archer Scott, the colored member
from Amelia and Nottoway, next got the
floor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-04

marks, and when Mr.. Bland. of Prince
George and Surry arose, the scene was al
most indescribable, The oolored delegates
were hot, and when they arose one after an
other in rapid succession to take exceptions
at the remarks of Congressman Wise, whom
they doubtless recognized the day before as
a bold champion of their rights, the situa-
ton became more and more interesting to
the House and to the many visitors on the
floor at the time.
Mr.. Bland was very pointed, and he SEEM
ed to wish the House to hear every word
he uttered. Said he: 81 have never sought
Mr.. Wise in his kitchen. Two years ago if
I wanted to see Mr.. Wise could have seen
him upon this floor, where he was frequent
lv SEEM
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-07-20
FLEEING FROM CHOLERA.

OFFICIALS GREATLY ALARMrD-cLosING or STORES
-THE DEATH Isis

OFFICIALS GREATLY ALARMrD-CLOsING or STORES
-THE DEATH LISTS.
MARsEILTFs, July l0-Ihe deaths from cholera
here last night numbered thirty There were five
deaths before noon to-day. Ten patients have been
cured, and have left the Pharo Hospital. The pub
lie officials have become panic-stricken because If
the failure TO check the spread of the disease and
are heeing. There were six deaths from cholera at
Aries yesterday
ToULoN, July 1s.-There were seventeen deaths
last night. Shopkeepers here are closing their
stores. The flight of residents from the town is
universal The men stationed at the Arsenal are
leaving the place.
PARIS. July l9.--Threc cases of cholera in Paris
were reported to-day. Two Of them proved fatal.
There nave been five deaths from the disease IN the
Department Of the Lower Alps. The fumigation
OF the railway stations at Toulon. Marseles and
Paris has been discontinued as It proved useless
pTecaUtiOn.
NM. Waldeck-Rousseau. Minister of the Interior.
HerlsSon, Minister of Commerce, and k1yual. Min
inspection through the cholera infected cities have
returned 10 Ptrls. They bring gloomy reports as 20
the state Of affairs at Iouion and Mar-elles They
slate thdt the adoption Of sanitary measures Is
Imperative, and that 10000 francs Will be ln-
adequate for re- Ief measures.
LONDON, Jalv I9.-Ihe steamer 81 Ddnstan.
which arrived IN the Nersoy yesterday from Mar
se!es after losing two persons from cholera during
the voyage, has been twice dI-lntec e.. IA" stores
which she took on board at NaGSeios have been
destroyed, and her water ballast has been pumped
out.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-07-20
THE SUMNER SCHOOL or PHILOSOPHY

KEY EAST, y. J., July 19.-The morning ses-
sion of the Institute OF Philosophy was opened With
scripture reading and prayer by the Rev. Or. Fisher Of
HaD0yer College, Indiana. striking feature
" tn- summer school has been the large a-
tendance OK ladies. many Of whom have become
members The last lecture of the delivered
by the Rev. Dr. Edward j. Hamilton, who occu
pies the chair OF Mental Science In Hamilton
college. he set forth The merits of the English
philosopher, John Locke, whom he regards as
the e founder Of modern philosophy DEE, arter broke
away from scholastic theories but dd not aug sats
factory b4sls Tor better acceust OF human
thought and l0lowlcdgc. Locke tausst that
a. kuOvcdge originates In the iinmehAJe
rercpuu ~ particular individual facts ana OBJECTS
lud nus introduced the principle on which al scientific
pro.gr.-. h,s depended and must depend.
ne lecture was devoted mostly 10 sketch OF Looke's
career a. n -cnolar OF scsnce and wise manager
of liar, boh public and private Ia Locke the greatest
sDscuatye genius combined with tho highest prne-
deal wisdom and, indeed, was employed only In tse ser
vice OF the most fundamental Interests. His
career illustrates bow intense love, even OF the
mos. abstract truth l. Intimately allied 90 love FOR what
R right aud good, and how the true philosopher purHu0s
kusWlrdc, q order that ne may promote wisdom.
The lscture listened 10 with profound attention.
Or Deems, tue president 10 speech repsto with
Thought and helpful suggestions given in his humorous
style, said school was out"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-07-20
ACTION OF THE CABINET.
THE IMPORTATION OF RAGS TO BIZ PROHIBITED
QUARANTINE REGULATIONS.

TIE IMPORTATION Or RAGS TO BIZ PROHIBITED
QUARANTINE REGULATIONS.
WASHINGTON. July ly.-At a meeting Of tha
Cabinet Yesterday IT was decided 70 take prompt
measures 2, prevent the introduction Of cholera
into the United states. The state and Treasury
Departments Will act in conjunction in enforcing
the regulations which are TO or prepared. An order
will De issued prohibiting the Importa ion OF rags
from al! injected couutre, for period OF uInet =
Gays. or for longer period If deemed necessary. Ir
marine service >hOuld establish Gordon along -Ae
coast to prevent the landing OF all vessels from
i"r@ign por.s which do not possess clean bills oI
The surgeon General of the Marine Hospital Ser
vice ha, te.cgrsphed the health authorities az New
Orleans taat tue Secretary of the Treasury he's Iii
rrcted the vessels OF he Reyonue Marine Service 20
patrol the coasts Of the United states ilciuqluZ
the Gulf coast. a- "a precautionary measure II is
expected that the Pres dent viii Issue an executive
order calling attention tO the necessity lOr more
stringent precautions. and urCllg the greatest viz
lance on thcpart otagonts of the Government both
~ home and abroad. Quarantine will probably be
established against Canada and also against
Mexico, ln which larter place there Is repored an
epidemic of yellow fever The Epidemic Fund
n which there j. an uncXpcnded balance Ot about
$4,000, viii Doe used by the authorities for t4rse
purposes The administration has determined 70
make eyery possible effort 10 prevent tho lntroduc-
ton Of c0uja-l0l.
The President has issued the following procama-
tou:
under c1 ta srst6a IN the severn states are iu,riat
cd with he execution 0f quarantine regulation 10 oe
d lGeut a.u Oh tie alert IN order 10
pre- eut The Introduction of me pcs'neuce
which, all eCret 10 earn has made IT. appearance f.
OF the Counrie- Of Europe between which ard the
por-- " the United states M'eIt9l.7e 7.
direct aud frequent further advise that
the cities and towns Of the United states,
Whether The coast tue lines ~ Interior c0mmu-
cation 0y sound sanitary regulations ana The production
OF celuliue,-, DE prepared 70 resist tue power
OF the disease. and 70 nit gate its -e
ver'-y And q further direct the Consuls o,
te L. q ~tas In the ports whore the Destucrce has
made nay make Its appearance 70 exercise VIZ ce
carrying the instructions heretofore gven, and IN
eating the Government Of the Uned states
any Information Of value relating 10 the progress Cr
treatment oil the disease
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-07-20
MATTERs RELAING ID EGYPT.

LONDON. July 19.-Tue Financial Commits
sion appointed by the Egyptian Conference has voted
unanimously with the exception Of England, 10 Get
the plan for reduction o the Egyptian land tax and the
interest on the Egyptian debt.
The preparations for the expedition T. KaartoUm by
way of suskim and Bero-r nearing completion. \
train narrow ,uage trucks ana passenger carriages for
the railway tue desert 20 Ber5er have been shipped
az te Royal Arsenal for suakim. The passenger trucks
VIII each carry Twelve soldiers and brakeman. They
lr- irouc a and have ]Jphoes ~ the sides The War
Office ~ v'- Ug non Dnu~sluurd 0lcer1 10 70 aAftcr
l,r service u the 1u. .l.n campaign Ia Erybt.
BRAIN. july 1e-Dr -'uwrlufurtl. the African tTav-
cer who made au appeal 20 England t0 rescue General
0rJ9U. Jer.ra pus to-day that be- received TIE details 0
General tordO1'- position through an indirect source
from Nul"s The date oi th news is uncertain. Dut 10
believe! 20 Ic recent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-07-20
F4ILURE or y. H4lS's SONS, IMPORTERS

Edward Haas. doing business under the firm name Of
D. Haa-'4 Sons importers of silks satus and yelyets,
at ~ 76 Grceae-,t, made assignment yesterday
To- Lii, fatherin.law Bernard Sondheim. with the fol
lowing preferences. amounting TO S34,297 - Loui.
Haa- his brother $500; Importers and Traders
National Bank SlO,975 Nettie Danzg, S4.l18 81 ,
Joseph Danhg, -, 1919 83; Ephram A. Jacob,
5000 sos Ninth National Bank, 10000. The
liabilities are estimated al S15, 600 and the assets are
uncertain The business begun ID l~00 by David
Haas and lis Two sons, Louis and Ed8 ard. In I5oe
the hru dissolved and a new formed composed
of Louis and Edward Haas. the father retiring In
January 1875 they claimed a capital Of $4,000 but
No. particulars were obtAinabe On January %, 1877,
they we're arrested on charge Of defraudng the Gov
eminent by the undervaluatOn OF goods. They said
that the charge grew ont Of their connection with the
firm of Herman. Hirsch Il Co. and that they had no
fear II bad results In February the Grand Jury IN
d.cted them The charge had damaging effect on
their standing In July, ISIS, Edward Haas said that
he was the only partner in the business that he had
OOOO capital and that the action brought by the
Government had not come to = trial. although be had
pressed for a trial strongly. The Impression in the
trade at that time that the capital was much less
than stated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-07-20
TIE SUCCESS Of DALYs COynANY.

LONDON, July 19.-Aucustin Daly'- company
made their first appearance Lendou at Tooies Theatre
this evening IN "7-2O--, or Csstng the Boomerang "
The theatre Was crowded with typical first night audi
Cuce which included many prominent Americans. The
acting excellent and literally appaudcd. but tie
comedy II looked upon as only partial success Tie
first and second acts went slowly but the third
IN ratlng style and evoked hearty rounds OF applause
which continued until the end Of the play. The only
marks Of dsappr0val manifested grows from
The gallery gods the long waits between the acts
AT conc usion Of the play NJ DAILY was loudly called
for and gracefully expressed biz thanks he sud that
b. fore Le left NcwYOrk hc vas tOd that he mu-t not
e1pect that his company would be welcomed with the
warmth and euthuslasm accorded 70 English COMPANIES
% America but thc experience oi This evening had utterly
dlBpToyed this fofcDOdiDg.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-07-20

prBLIx. Ju.v ia farm near rraIae. from which the
tenant. Lad been e.crl was visited 1y A5oAAgnleis
who killed tIc clce-taGer.
p,pr- rirr1q-A dso4trl from O. .ru4-iur dated July
r. avs FralIc advance against the Gl.tEae-cS, WHO
occupy an eutrelcusd position. is imminent
vl-vSAJu.vI0-A fire at Dr5a, iu Golica. which
started lI Ipua ia tory spread % other uudliE ana
before 30 Wa, ext -l.s.-4 Aa tLe tOTu lad DeeA o-
str0 ed.
GENEVA. July I8.-T4c swiss Federal Council ha- sp-
proved the withdrawal ~ 5TltL-rdAd nom tAe La1A
MOletdr Convention.
BfRrrN .T1Iv I9-The Committee os the Eundesrath
have decided 10 include Bremen the German cusT1
frontier The same tine t-di Hamburg ls lLcle e
Eremerbavel ana tas petroleum docks remain outside
OF tue frontier lue.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-07-20
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
JUDGE VAN HOEsEN's DECISION

JIUIt NAN HIEr LNT~ UtO IcI'N,
Officers OF the elevated railroad companies
said Yesterday that thr decision Of Judge Van H9esen
OF tle Common Pleas Court. re-sIt TO the stau0l al
Greenwich and Warren SIS, was o. little importance
The case viii be carried up 10 the hger courts Cyrus
" Field said, land there can be doubt Aat this de-
c1Dn vii lc H. TIE railroads were chartered
the state and authorized strce- for
~arv purposes. IoJ cannot run railroads without a
t0"-, rot very vel az any rate Tie decision amounts
to nothing whatever
jay could remarked satiric1ly that probably MI tie
stations would bc taken down and passengers h0Stei 10
the tracks by -crew, THE truth is," he added "tnat
the STATIONS designated oy the Rapid Transit Com
m s,iou which laid tIc lines Tie stations have peen
approved IN that way b. tie state it4e This decision
wls made tor the glIe.es 10 cannot possibly De sus-
f4Iu4