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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1885-10-09

the Democracy in the most merci-
less manner. His ridicule of Fitz-
hugh Lees cavalcade, with which
he opened his speech, called forth
wild applause from the Republicans
and Interruptions from Lees
friends. These Interruptions were
continued until at last Wise was
forced to stop. With a hot part
ing shot he retired.
John Amber Smith, deep in
liquor, talked of sending Wise a
message
Captain Wise said to a Tribune
correspondent; Everything looks
favorable for us. My audiences are
uniformly large and friendly, and
we are gaining every day. | have
made fifty speeches in the South.
west and in the Valley, and the
situation in those pivotal sections
is most suspicious. The Demo
Gratis cannot beat us unless they
stuff the ballot.boxes, which they
are getting ready TO attempt. This
pretended conversion Of colored
men TO their side has no real basis.
The colored men are all right, but
the Democrats are getting ready to
account for losses of Republican
votes in districts where the color
ed vote is strongest. They intend
to try and count some of that vote
for their own ticket. | think, how
ever, that they will fall
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1885-10-09
JOHN S. WISE RESENTIHG An INSULT.

Striking The Man Who Charged Him
With LYING { ,arrel in Rail
way Ca.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, October L.
There was a large crowd aboard
the train for this place which pull
ed out of the Potomac station at
Washington at 6:2j this evening.
The occasion was the meeting to be
held here at which john S. Wise,
Republican candidate for Govern
or, was to speak. Captain Wise
himself was present and in his usu-
al high spirits, entertaining the
crowd with anecdotes and light
badiuage. Another member of the
party was John Amber Smith, at
one time Republican, whom Wise
supported for Congress in 1882
against bis cousin, Geo. ID. Wise.
Smith now, however, is a Demo.
crat and is supporting Ftzbugh
Lee. AS Smith came along past
Vices seat, Wise said; 'liellO |
Smith. It's handsome leturn you
are making me for my support of
you in 1887
WELL replied Smith, Il don't
feel that ! owe any of the Wjses
anything
Il was only taking your own
word for it,, said Wise. 'Your
printed acknowledgment OF my
support extoIled me to the skies.
You called me honest John Wise
and brave John Wise
That's all right {; but | consider
now that you belong to Mahoae.'
'We'll not make all issue on that
replied Wise, pleasantly. May be
you are no nearer right about that
than you were recently about tie
position of your father.in.law anl
brOther.in law
Smith recently represented that
his father.iD.law, John f. Lewis,
and one of Mr.. Lewis's sous were
not in sympathy with the Republi-
cans. The son referred to has just
denied the statement over his own
signature in the Richmond Wing.
Wise's rejoinder angered Smith,
who repl ed: If you say misrep.
resented my fatber.in-law, you lie
Asquick as thought Wise sprang
10 his feet aud struck Smith ter
rifle blow in the face, turning him
around and drawing blood.
Great excitement and confusion
followed, but order was restored
aud Alexandria was reached with
out further demonstration on either
mans part. Wise was met at the
sta ton by friends aud driven to
his hotel. Smith alighted breath
ing vengeance.
The news of the quarrel served
to increase the crowd at ATmOry
Hall, IN Royal street, where the
meeting was held, the building be-
ing packed, while hundreds were
unable to gain admittance. There
we're many Democrats present and
some of them were in an ugly hu-
mer. Wise was in good voice and
in his happiest vein, and no scored
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1885-10-09

Ex.preacher Massey is paraded
as the "father of readjustment' by
men who know better. The tine
was when Maj. Daniel and General
Lee would not speak to Massey
because be was repudiator, AMI
both these gentlemen recognized
readjusters by meeting them on
the stump as their peers. Riddle
berger, Paul and Others spoke re-
adjustment against Lee for funder-
ism, and Lee was beaten about COO
votes for the house of delegates in
his own county. Rddleberger
canvassed the Southwest with Maj.
Daniel in 1881, and spoke with
him from the same stand sn many
occasions. 1t was in that canvass
Massey was prayed out anO egged,
by audiences in Lynchbmg and
Richmond, where readjustersspOke
unmolested. Cameron and Riddle
berger spoke to thousands in
Lynchburg, and also in Richmond.
1t was in that canvass Daniel de
nounced Massey as the "author OF
thirteen lies" Massey always op'
posed readjustment-did all in his
power to defeat the Riddlebergel
bill-tried to break it up as a eau
Gus measure, and failing in this
sold himself for a bare promise o.
Office. All intelligent funder'
know this.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1885-10-09

proposed by the friends and admirers Of General Ezaugn nee
upon his Inauguration Governor Of the State OF virginia 10
him with Carriage Harness. manufactured by Geo "
Thomas Berryvle believed that Nlrgnlan VIII te
pride in aiding suggestion Every contribution should Oe Tree
voluntary Offering, his services to his native o1a
peace been given freely ana cheeriuy
charge Of this scheme has already been ormeu
L. d. Lewis President Shenandoah Valley Agricultural society," 0
Beyvle Va Treasurer any contribution, however SMALL
forwarded to him. be given TO any solicitor OF cohOuuonS'
who will give receipt for amount OF contribution - -
II. J.. D. LEWIS, Treasurer
................ ..-...leS5
RECEIVED Subscription Fond
Dollars Cents which will be returned upon presentation oil tns
RECEIPT project should fail
..--.
Solicitor for Ffzhug Carriage and Harness Fund
The uove is n paper in secret circulation this county, and, OF
course in the state here he appeared as cavalry
man. The carriage is his ttest appears better advan
age in carriage horseback especially when MS present
cavalry cavacade who belonged chiefly 10 inc army
the and children oil those VINO oug
him 0 a front rank. Look at the buggy
Mr. Lewis should hardly have given himself out as pesuen'
supposed political agricultural society in the body paper
like the above He judge the ppety however for himself
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1885-10-09

WEDNESDAY was a big day in
Winchester.
Hon. John S. Wise came, and
the people came to hear him.
They came on toot,on horseback,
and in wagons.
They came until the crowd ex-
ceeded in size any similar gather
ing in Winchester for many years.
Everybody seemed anxious to
hear our next Governor discuss
living issues, and none were dis
appointed.
Republicans enjoyed the feast,
Democrats became convinced, and
even some of the BOurbons looked
serious.
NJ. Wise spoke at the Court
Hose in the afternoon, and was
followed at night by Messrs. Rid
dlehrger, Walker, and McCune.
TIN enthusiasm enkindled dur
ing tb afternoon, continued una
bated at night, and the ball was
crowdd with people anxious to
gain m,re informatiO
The Aeetings were not simply
attended by the citizens of this
neighborlood, but by substantial
men fromdivers and distant parts
of the equity. And the fact that
numerous Democrats were among
the humble, should DO very on,
couraglng p the Republicans, for
there IL always hope for the man
who will hear both sides. Facts
are stubborn things, and truth is
mighty and VII prevail.-Winches'
ter Leader.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1885-10-09
FATAL RAILROAD ACCIDENT.
ADOLPHUs w HARRIS.

ST. PAUL, MIN, Oct. A ter
rible accident happened on the
Fergus Falls P,ranch of the North
ern Pacific h abroad, seven miles
west of here, this morning, by
which five men lost their lives and
thirty or forty more were more or
less injur ed.
John RObinson's show left Wah-
peton, Dakota, for this place in two
sections. WLen within seven miles
of Fergus Falls, near a small place
narIed French, the head, or bag
gage section, broke in two while
going up a heavy grade, and ten
or twelve cars went flying back at
a terrific rate.
On the rear of the train were
three sleeping cars occupied by
workmen, over two hundred in
number, all of whom were sound
asleep. The loosened cars prob
ably ran a mile before they struck
the second or cage section which
they struck with tremendous force
smashing several sleepers. More
than hundred men were buried
in the debris, five of whom were
found dead, and many others
wounded and bleeding.
The following is a list of the
dead: George Krause, Roberts,
Charles Wallace, Jas. Wilson, of
Cincinnati. Samuel Blair.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1885-10-09
GENERAL HENRY A. WISE AND CAPTAIN
JOHN S. WISE.
ALBEMARLE Co., VA,
Sept. %, 1885.

| see from the papers that the
opponents of Hon. John 5. Wise
appear to imagine they have an ex-
cellent joke on him, and doubtless
have been laughing greatly thereat.
If on that memorable retreat, John
had deprived his father. General
Wise, of his steed, aud the old
gentleman, finding himself "a foot
had said that John had taken his
horse away-that God only knows
where he has gone, and perhaps he
will never come back again. adding
the remark, Johnny was born in
the wrong place, and / will he id
If he don't get in the wrong place
every time you give him half q
chance'-they would have had very
fine joke indeed on the Republican
candidate for Governor. But it all
appears to be spoiled when Dr..
Dick Wise comes to the front, and
with a degree of candor not sur.
passed by that displayed by the'
Father of his Country in the hatch
ct aud cherry tree business, says'
that he took the Generals horse
of, and declares that John had DO
part in the transaction.
Of course the whole story sun.
true, and true or false, has really
but little to do with the quest ion
whether John S. Wise ought to be
elected Governor or not.
On the other hand, remem Der
we'll an incident that l have fire..
Quently since mentioned, which Oc-
CURED some months before Gener-
al Lee surrendered. John Wise
had been visiting his father at bis
headquarters and was about to go
to his post Of duty in the West |
witnessed the parting of the father
and son, and never beheld more
touching scene. General Wise,
during the war, had lost his eldest
son, the gallant o. Jennings who
fell at Roanoke Island ; SON whom
he most tenderly loved, and the
world knows what terrible blow
this bereavement was to the 'old
man eloquent
Now, "A younger son, John -,
was about to leave him to encOunt-
er the perils Of war in a distant
field. At the moment Of parting,
the venerable warrior who for
many years had been conspicuous
in the National Legislature, and on
whom his loved Virginia had con-
ferred her highest honOrs, threw
his arms around his boy aud over.
come 10y his feelngs-tears mean
while streaming down his face
tenderly kissed him again, and
again. Never have witnessed an
exhibition of stronger, deeper pa
rental affection; and no one who
was present could be made to be-
lirve that the old hero ever used
such language as is above quoted =,
respecting that son.
As one who knew the late Co .er
nor Wise well, and for many ears
enjoyed his friendship, ! feel con.
strained to write this brief letter
as an act OF justice to bot'l father
and son.
Very truly yours,
ADOLPHUs w HARRIS.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1885-10-09
LAWYERS IS. pfORt.

W6s& the tax bill was before
BarbourN Legislature, which was
composed mainly of lawyers, the
following section being nader con.
sideratiOn, to'wlt;
"Every attOrney.atlaw who has
been licensed for less than five
years shall pay fifteen dollars, and
on attorneys who have been
licensed and practised for FIVE years
and more twenty-five dollars &c.
Mr.. Ross moved to strike ont
"twenty.fve dollars and insert
"nfty dollars The motion was
rejected, every Bourbon lawyer
present voting against it, except
one. (see House Journal, Session
1SSS'S4, page 6O6)
When the tax on land and lots
came up, Mr.. Kelly moved to make
the tax % cents on the 800, in.
stead of 80 cents as proposed by
Pollard's committee.
All the Republicans voted for
the proposed reduction of taxes,
while every vote against the re-
duction was a Bourbon one.
Subsequently Mr.. Kilgore en-.
deavored to get the tax on personal
property reduced from 80 cents to
% cents. All the Republicans
voted for the reduction and all the
votes against were Bourbon
Wing.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1885-10-09
THE SOLDIER IN POLITICS.

likeness column of the oneegged soldier tnat Oh
James 4. Beazly.
His parenage is known He lost his missing
leg CEDAR or Slaughter Mountain when thirteen OF MS co
rades fell dead or wounded This boy scarcely of military IN
derwen ampuaon and cannot an artificial leg frouu o
his erm had friends and among them some who heard MS
groans shattered into sns 1t is scarcely just 70
say that he groaned patient pain as he was
heroic under fire. 10th Regiment look on this pic
You recognize him. not it is because you were not
THERE when he fell nor saw him when he suffered.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1885-10-09

This id ngger" that danced xpouUded
underism all campaigns since 1870 He is largely related the
best families"
D. Syphax democratic before the democratic convention
held Lynchbug deDOuDce gentlemen 1t yDchburg that
John casped Derrick gave forth
the beogOtten exclamation "When you counrmen,
thus behold thus a cause
we are bond to win"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1885-10-09
Bourbon extras for lawyers
Total for one year. slS,O1'

This is one of the curious things
floating about; Take a piece of
paper, and upon it put IN figures
your age in years, dropping months,
weeks and days. Multiply it by
two then add to the result obtain.
ed the figures 3,76S; add two, and
then devide by two. Subtract
from the result obtained the mum.
Der of your years on earth, and see
if you do not obtain figures that
YOU will not be likely to forget.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1885-10-09
THE SIXTEENTH ANNUAL FAIR
OF THE
SlGl. Valley AgIil Society,

Will be held at WINCHESTER, VA,
ON THE 10, IA, 10 & 10 OF OCT. 's5.
The most complete arrangements have
been made for the convenience OF its
patrons. -,
The President of the United States viii
attend on Thursday, the 18th.
On Wednesday, l4th, Grand Balloon
Ascension by Madame Carlotta, under the
direction OF the famos eronaut Prof. Carl
Myers, Of Mohawk, N. Y.
Good Races, Good Music, and Good
Entertainment generally, every day.
Liberal rates for passengers and on
freights intended for exhibition will be
made by the Railroad companies.
For further Information address tho
President, Maj. II. L. ID. Lewis, Berryville,
Va, or the undersigned
Z. G. HOLLIS, Secretary,
Oct.-2t. Winchester, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1885-10-09

(Aftcr Gen Lees arrwl, Mr. T. vouch-
safcd the folbWng)
Gcntlcmen:-Yo proposition has been
mentioned to Gen. Lee and lac has re-
qucsted me 10 say he illbe governed in
this by action Of Local Committee, aud
you have nrauswor IN fomer commune
cation, of which this seems 10 be a part
lour-, &c, &C,
CD. PRICE.
1886 O'clock P W., Sept. y l--5.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1885-10-09

Minnesota has just hanged a
man under its re.establishment Of
the death penalty. Seven years
ago a law was made to leave to
the jury decision whether the con.
victed murderer should be killed or
imprisoned for life. The jurors in.
variably chose the living punish
ment, irrespective of the atrocity
of the crime. Then the plan of
letting the Court designate was
tried with no different result.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1885-10-09

supposed to be Mr.. Bowe, of Richmond city, who
sell his boss Barbour bCuronsm
was president He has his eyes nearly popping out of his head
looking boys whom he expected follow him.
the aid of his hat a spy glass he cannot see them.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1885-10-09
THE CARRIAGE CAVALRY CAVALCADE.

Since the of the carriage in the HERALD we have
heard it has been paper in circulation we nave
an original copy with the carriage cut at its head and reads just as
appears below will exhibit the original at the barbecue
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1885-10-09

And this $7l7,7OO covers only a
portion of our losses, direct and
indirect, by Bourbon folly, neglect
and malyersation. Nor does it
cover or include any of the 100000
600 or s5O,OOO,OOO, principal and
interest, lost by the Funding bill
fraud, and which has only been
partially recovered by anti-Bourbon
legislation and administration.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1885-10-09

Judge Edwin NJ. Mann, of Peters
burg died on Saturday night.
Judge Mann was under forty-fve
years of age, and was the FIRST and
only city judge Petersburg has had
His second term would have ended
in 1876 AS judge he was fair
and impartial, and on the bench
was always courteous and digni-
fed. He was Christian gentle
man, and as such esteemed by the
whole community. Judge Mann's
disease was diphtheria.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1885-10-09

General Lee has not reached his rooms,
and | simply decline as before stated, and
hope you will considT bis final
l0ur Respectfully.
c. j. PRICE.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1885-10-09
WISE IN PAGE.



Hon. John S. Wise spoke on last
Monday to the largest crowd in the
court house yard, that we have
ever seen assembled in Luray on
the occasion OF a political meeting.
The crowd was estimated at from
900 to 500, several gentlemen who
counted it, reporting as many as
100. Many of our oldest and most
substantial farmers had seats un-
der the arcade, heard the whole OF
the speech, delivered from table
In front Of the court house. lie
was compelled repeatedly to request
that his audience would withhold
its applause, stating that he had
come to state solid facts. Our
space is too limited this week to
give any extended notice of his
speech, which indeed we consider
unnecessary as it was heard by so
many of our readers. 1t is enough
TO say of it, that though delivered
under the disadvantages Of the
open air, a sore throat and irrItat-
ed lungs, it had a telling effect,
and will bear fruit in November.
AS we feared and anticipated
General Lee, true 10 the instruc-
tiOns given him and his canvassers
at the opening Of the campaign,
positively declined a joint discus
sion of the vital issues involved in
this canvass, with Captain Wise on
last Monday. The voters of both
parties came to Luray expecting,
as they had right to expect, and
in accordance with n tine.hOnOred
custom in Virginia, to see these two
gentlemen confront each other,
and to hear a discussion of their
respective positions. 1t will be
seen from the correspondence given
in this issue that the fault was
not with Capt. Wise. Three times,
at the instance of Wise, was the
proposition submitted, and three
times was it rejected.
If in his refusal General Lee was
prompted by any other motive
than the fear of having his own
and his party's record ventilated,
we fail to appreherl it.
People of Page County, will you
vote for a man who is afraid to
meet his competitor in fair and
equal contest, would take you by
the nose and lead you blindly to the
support of measures that he dare
not discuss before you If he was
not afraid, pray tell us why he
departs from the good old Virginia
way.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1885-10-09

The municipal authorities of
Paris have decided that the re-
mains of all the bodies dissected in
the Paris hospitals shall hence
forth be cremated, and, as the aver
age number of such bodies is about
1000 a year, a special crematory
is to be erected. Rome, Milan, and
Gotha bave so far been at the
head of the cremation movement in
Europe, and Rome seems so far to
possess the most perfect crematory.
1t consists OF a handsome building,
and the incarceration is made in
such a way that even the gases
are consumed. Yet the expense of
burning q body does not exceed six
frances, or a little over dollar.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1885-10-09
Very respectfully,
ID. MANNING,
SECRETARY.

removed by New York democrat at the in
traders renegades the illicit colonies without
recommendations the fellows who specuaed in wheat
and soldiers surrender of their long before
Apprenticeship word removed by the set of scoundes
who played patriotism $780, cowadce till 1860 and now too the
buge smallest Lee of rank of whom history spoke till bour
bonsm thought TRANSMISSION of blood might save it,
Look this picture!
Look the brave gallant Bea and then turn your eyes upon
post oery him out that they might feast
his flesh.
Look this picture and then look around at the great army peace
braggarts the cavalry aces of this campaign
Reflect how the reus of 1879 abused for putting one dsa
place another keeper Richmond when
the latter had abundance for his support.
picture then the wife and two Children and then
the great of appointments made in this
by Boss Barbour who scarcely knows there and by
his under Boss Ham, shepherd More
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1885-10-09
Read the correspondence.
LuRAY. Va. Sept. .. 1ss5

LURAY, Va, sept. -, 1850.
To the Chairman and Members Of the
Democratic party of Page County;
BY instructions of the Hon. John S.
Wise, Republican candidate for Governor
of Virginia, and in his behalf we propose
o1er aud request in behalf Of the voters
Of Page county, joint discussion Of the
issues involved in this gnbernatorial can
vass, to be held to-day IN the town Of Lu-
ray at such time and place as Gen. Lee may
desire, between the Hon. John $. Wise
and General Fitzhugh Lee, Democratic
candidate for Governor Of this State, up
IN the following terms:
Gen. Lee to open in speech of one
hmr, John 8. Wise 10 follow in one hour
am a quarter, Lee to rejoin in half
ho,r, and Wise to close in quarter OF an
hor. Or, at Gen. Lees option, to reverse
this proposition,-that is, Wise to open,
/ &c.
MARTIN STRlCKLER,
/ Chairman Rep. Co. Com, aud Members
Kemhlfeau Parry
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1885-10-09

Chairman Rep. Co. Com:
In consequence Of train being delayed
General Lee has not arrived, hence we
can only decline the within proposition,
as we feelat this hour time would not be
sufficient.
Your Obcdicut Scrvt
&. -. PRICE,
Oh. Dem. G.. Com.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1885-10-09
Luray, Va, Sept >, Is
c. D. PRICE, ESQ. :
Chairman. Nc.

c. D. PRICE, ESQ:
Chairman, DC:
General Lee. we understand has arrived,
and werenew oar proposition. II is now
~ o'clock, and wc are willing that Gen.
Lee shall fix lifetime 10 begin speaking,
and the length OF speeches, provided the
arrangement for division is in proportion
10 terms above submitted.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1885-10-09
Bourbon finance /:

DOulUOii
Lost by W. X. Smith, over. 49,. 5 6o,OOO
Lost by w. ID. Coleman an Others,
over. .----. ..-.'----' $500
Lost by bank in Norfolk ....-.-- 1900
Lost by Clerk Of Court Of Appeals,
Wytheville Observation-Disclosures. 5000
Lost by bonds and coupons twice
OF thrice funded, redeemed and
stolen, &c, over. lOOOOO
Lost by Auditor Marye on verh-
ed coupons in recent cases, oo
over 49,. ---- ----- 'f"""
Lost by by careless destruction
at Eastern Asylum. 3OO,OOO
Lost by extra session, at least. $1,000
Lost by extra and unnecessary
counsel fees ........-.....--. lO,OOO
Lost by reduced sample and other
merchants taxes, Over.....-.- 100, OOO
Lost by repeal of collateral inner
itance, annually $1,000
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1885-10-09
THIS IS JAMES E. BEAzLEY

than whom drawer better soldier fell 1t was the pleasure
of all who knew greet noble accept ass
except that which suggested his ability to it. Without
complaint any party he filed the humble position Of Regis
ar" paying $780, year He removed from the
Office of SOrekeeper and Gauger" by the following order;
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECRETARY,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1885-10-09

Soekepe and Gauger Of Internal Revenue
Virginia hereby take effect