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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-08-12

Our Democratic contemporary of the
Lexington Gazette, although not originally
in favor of the nomination that was made
at Lexington for Congress in this district,
seems to have caught a glorious inspira-
ton, if we are to judge from the follow
ing reference to the successful candidate.
1t will be gratifying to the party through
out the country to learn of the high esti-
mates of his abilities. as expressed be-
low
Sin the nominee we find man with a
record in his county which would do hon
or to Calhoun, a Clay q Webster, Sey-
mour, a Hendricks, and other politicians
who have left all untarnished record be-
hind them. For ability as party organ
izer he has no superior in the State"
This is truly inspiring.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-08-12

Maj. r. w. Hunter, Of Winchester, has
been promoted in the Indian Department
to the position of an Inspector, at salary
of 81, 500 per year.
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Poor Record of the House.
[From the New York Tribune, I

WHAT IT HAS NOT ACCoMPLISHED.-STAND
BETWEEN A REPUBLICAN SENATE AND LEGIs.
LATrON. -
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-08-12

Gen. w. r. Cox, of North Carolina, has
failed of denomination for Congress-
Finding that the opposition to him was
pronounced and overpowering, he with
drew from the contest before the Conven.
tion. and J. w. Graham, son of ex-Secre-
tary of the Navy, W. a. Graham, of Fill
more's administration, was chosen. Gen.
Cox was chairman OF the subcommittee
on Civil Service Reform in the session of
Congress just adjourned. and was earnest
ly in favor of the principle and practice OF
civil service reform. His party, however,
does not believe in that kind of reform
and hence the formidable opposition he
encountered. And yet the Democratic
party is ssreform y PARTY.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-08-12

intellect and his baflled ambition. will tes.
tify that Samuel j Tilden ever lived.
Perverted talents and wa ted oppoGtuni-
ties to do good Will not embalm his mem
ory-the gold be worshipped viii not sane
tify his grave or give his spirit passport
through the gates ajar-ior Will there rise
up those to Call his name blessed The
polup and circumstance which attended
his t'iirial-tlie presence of the digiitalies
of the Nation, and the imposing pageant
ry of which they formed a part, merely
testified to the adolatrous worship of the
millions and a perverted estimate OF mis-
used abilities to build name on the
shifting sands of time. There was moth
ing morally real, or grand, CT enduring in
the life, the example or the death Of Sam'l
j. Tilden, and to cannonize his name, as
the partizan press has sought to do, is the
sheerest can't and hypocrisy and dn of
fence against the sublime teachings of
Him who had not where to lay his head,
yet went about doing good.
gard to Mr.. Tilden, is quoted as saying,
IF one political party attempts to cheat
the other political party ont of it's victo-
ny it becomes easier il the years to come
for the party not in power to play the same
game upon their, opponents, and many
men would reconcile their consciences to
it by the precedent that had been set"
If the Governor would not have a party
cheated out of it's victory, he ought to
urge and demand the repeal of the infa-
nous Mccormick Anderson electoral bill.
That law was designed to do the very kind
of cheating the Governor referred to- In
the future, if precedent is to guide, it
may be possible for the Democrats to be
medicine, but not probable. A writer in
the Dispatch deplores the possibility Of the
Republicans getting one majority in the
Legislature. for then they might turn out
enough of their political opponents to give
them two-thirds. That is precisely what
the Democrats did, and it is conscious
guilt that is father to the apprehension. The
McCormick-Anderson bill is detestible
law and all honorable men ought to de-
mand its repeal. 1t is educating the peo-
pie to tolerate political crimes and to look
with lenient eye upon the most insidious
assaults upon Republican institutions. 1t
may be good sign to see manifested this
trepidation by the Governor and the cores
pondent referred to. 1t is confession of
law and the expression of the apprehen-
sion that the measure the Democrats have
melted out to the Republicans, may be in
time melted out to them
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-08-12

| The Alexandria Democratic Convention
| to nominate candidate for Congress to
succeed Hon. John S. Barbour, adjourned
on Saturday night last until the 25th of
August, without making a. nomination.
On the 164th ballot Lee had 1861 and Eos
ter, 1904. The two thirds rule operated
On the 143d ballot Frank Hume, of Alex.
apdria, received enough votes to nominate
him, reaching 10 1867, but before the vote
was announced, Culpeper county, with
$40 votes, changed, which diminished the
figures below the necessary two thirds
There seemed to be very determined pur-
pose to defeat Lee, because of the impol-
itic declarations Of some of his spokes-
men. The opposing delegates say that
the Lees have had enough-that the Lee
III controversy is d free trader, and is op-
posed to the Blair Bill, and if nominated
he will be defeated at the polls. 1t is a
pretty muss as it stands, and not likely to
grow better by the time the Convention
re assemblies. 1t looks to us that there
will have to be new set of delegates aps
pointed, before anything like harmony can
be assured
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-08-12

I UBRlCATING OILS OF ALL KINDS. a
L. full stock, at LOWEST PRICES, for sale by
HUGHES &ROBiNSO N,
M ay2O No. 6, S. Augusta St., Staunton,Va
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-08-12

7. S.-MRs. GLADKE is the Agent for the fol-
lowing articles: "Harper's Bazaar Patterns -
"Post Combination Sewing Machine" this is
the greatest Machine in the world. CDR War;
ner's celebrated Corsets;" also "Farrow's Pearl
Toilet Cream," and "French Indellible Stamp
ing" ilyl5
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-08-12

The Kanawha, W. Va, Gazette has the
following complimentary notice of D. Q.
Gallaher, Esq, son of H. l.. Galaher,
ESQ.,, of -Waynesboro, in connection with
his candidacy for the State Senate. We are
pleased to know that our young friend
st ands so high with his adopted county,
however much we may regret that he is
wasting his talents in such a bad cause.
The Gazette says
Mr.. D. G. Gallaher, publishes card in an
other column. He defines his position
with clearness and precision. He is a
polished gentleman, finished scholar and
an honest man, with both the will and wis
dom to make most efficient representative.
If the nomination should come to him, it
will be a free will Offering of the people, as
he pulls no wires, is backed by no faction,
knows no tricks and buys no votes. He
simply offers his name to the Convention
to be taken or let alone whichever shall
turn out to be the sovereign will and pleas
ure of that body. This sort Of a candi-
dacy is refreshing-with what degree of
favor the people Will regard it, remains to
be seen.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-08-12

A. K. Cutting, the border editor, who
was charged with slandering and libeling
a Mexican citizen. and imprisoned, has
had his trial. He was found guilty as
charged and sentenced to Imprisonment
and hard labor for twelve months and to
pay fine of $500, and if the fine is not
paid. to be imprisoned one hundred days
longer. 1t is said that he will be taken to
an interior prison, and the belief is ex-
pressed by himself and others that he will
be murdered. Great excitement exists on
both sides of the Rio Grande, growing out
of the Cutting affair. Mexican revolution.
lists have crossed the river and American
troops have been sent to disarm them, &C.
cording to last accounts. The Texans are
forming companies and Offering their SER
vices to the Governor of Texas, to cross
the border and punish the Mexicans.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-08-12

d. o'HoEK s & c. g
Dealers ia
FINE LIQUORS, WTNE's,' TOBACCO
AND CIGARS.
ties in at Is IN every respect Psr-
poses will do well to buy from us. P"'7
ted ioi 'he Ceiepra-
ENTERPRISES BEER
the besp Ionic known -
Alloys Old Stand. New Street,
If srAUNroN, VA.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-08-12

We have no disposition to underratt
/ The personal popularity of Capt. Bumgard
nel the Democratic nominee for Con
gre SIS in this district. or to say aught tC
disturb the high estimate of his abilities
as stated iii numerous Democratic pa.
pers. That he is gentleman of abil
ity. 10 one who knows him will dis.
pute. that he is honest and upright and
manly and COURAGEOUS, is conceded by all
that he is personally well thought of by
political friend and foe is acknow lodged
But when it is assumed that he is going
to be elected beyond peradventure and
that many Republicans in the Valley
counties will vote for him. as we see it
announced in Lynchburg paper, we have
many good reasons to doubt. Here and
there he may receive Republican vote
from personal consideration, but it will
be found that more who have heretofore
voted the Democratic ticket will vote
against him, than there will be found Re-
publicans to support him. Not only this,
it will be learned that the Democratic
nominee will by no means have a walk
over in this contest If we are to judge
from the assurances given from various
portions of the district, the strong prob
ability is that he will be invited to stay
at home It is not Capt. Bumgardner
alone thai is the issue in this election
The party which stands behind him is on
trial for its receptions. misdeeds and
misrepresentation. lis broken promises,
it's false assurances. ard its demonstrated
incapacity to conduct the government
successfully. except on Republican ideas
(and with these it is lot acquainted are
to be brought up for Judgment. The in
suit it offered to the intelligence and man.
hood OF the district in the Convention
that nominated him in voting down the
resolutio; instriciing the candidates
seeking the honor to make known their
views upon vital practical questions af-
fecting ! be polic5 of The government and
the interests of The people, will not be for
gotten. The party lash no longer inspires
fear. The party whipper- in has been
shorn cf his quondam power The false
appeals and cunning devices invoked to
frighten the timid and ntimidate the
ignorant, have lost their vitalizing influ-
ence. The people are thaaking. Their
manhood has been touched and aroused,
and they mean to prove that they are not
the dumb driven cattle" which the man.
ayers have heretofore regarded them. -
Throughout the district there is spirit
OF independence, of self-respect, of man
hood rights being manifested and pur-
pose declared TODD their own thinking and
voting. They have followed the selfish
leaders too long already and it is the in
tention i'll this election and hereafter to
be men who knowing, dare maintain their
rights Boosting and clustering will not
modify this purpose or deiude them into
accepting as true all that the designing
and selfish would have them believe. 1t
is not safe, therefore. to count on boast
full najorities, according to the arithme-
tic for the past, nor to bank on sensational
and foolish extravagances as to surprising
abilities aud unparalleled personal mag-
netism and popularity, for they vastly
OVer-StateS the facts
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-08-12

In the Democratic Convention hello in
| Wytheville on the 4th. Capt. r. r. Henry,
OF Tazewell county, was nominated for
Congress, to succeed Hon. c.. f. Trgg,
Democrat. There was stormy time of
it among the faithful. Mr.. A. NJ. Bow
man, formerly of-this county, presided at
the Convention, and resolutions in favor
of protection ana the Blair bill were
adopted.
The Front Royal Convention on the
same day nominated Hon. c. t. O;Ferrall
for reelection On the first ballot and the
nomination was made unanimous, w. r,
Alexander, of Winchester, received a few
votes.
1t the President desired to recognize the
colored race in the appointment of Regis
ter of Deeds for the District of Columbia.
why did he not retain Frederick Douglas.
who is recognized as a representative man
Of his people, especially after the reiec-
bien Of 7. G. Mathews by the Senate I?
Mr.. Douglas is 9 man Of wonderful intel
leet, respected by all ia r-minded men for
his inherent worth and has faithfully dis
charged the duties of his oh;es. Mathews
does not compare with him in any respect,
if the statements as to his political and
personal character made to the committee
(which had TO decide on his case, are taken
for The truth.
-
Tise General Assembly Of the Knights
of Labor will convene in Richmond on the
first Monday in October next. 1t Is e2-
pected that at least 1000 delegates will be
present. The politicians of the Sd dis.
triet ought TO make a note of this Prob
ably if they do, they viii manifest mere
respect for labor and laboring men than
they heretofore have done, except about |
election times,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-08-12

Mr.. G. W. Button, whose nomination
for postmaster at Lynchburg. was rejected
in the Senate by an almost unanimous
vote, has been re-appointed by the Presi-
dent, to that position.
Mr.. M. Glennan. whose nomination for
postmaster at Norfolk, the Senate failed
to act on. has been reappointed by the
President.
The same disposition has been made of
the case of Mr.. Derr, at Roanoke.
]. G. Mathews, the colored man from
Albany, whose nomination for Recorder
of Deeds for the District of Columbia,
was rejected by the Senate, has been re-
appointed by the President to that office
This nomination was very bitterly opposed
by thu citizens of the District, which in
fluenced Democratic and Republican Sen
atOrS to vote against confirmation
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-08-12

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(THYMO-CRESOLs)
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and many other Diseases of Live stock. Rec
commended by many prominent Rreedars N g.
circular, sent on application h'"e
l. W. LAWFoRD CO., Baltimore, Md.
,,e e M. ERSKINE MILLER, AGENT.
~ Staunton, Va.
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c. A. GLADKE.

Respectfully,
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DIED.

ARTH; On Thursday morning March a, lss6 ~
3 O'Clock GEORGE NJ ARTd, in the f,rtv-
Funeral will take place a. the residence of nj.
ofother, i2o6 street southeast sunday. March 2
at two p NJ Relatives and friends Respectfully Ia,
vfted 10 attend. 90
FREEMAN. OF consumption. FRANK r. FREE
Man aged ~ years, B mouths and IL DAYS.
His funeral will take place from the residence of his
ssse Il MrS Emily u Freeman No 1900 corner of NJ
ana flIeepth streets northwest, sunday the eth
stant The remains will be carried 10 lincoln Meme
RAJ church, corner Eleventh and * streets at IN
invited 2s
FRIEDMANN. On Thursday, March q. 1856 as
40 p. ~, FREDERICK FRIEDMAN. aged a
Funeral viii take place from his late residence cor-
ner OF Four and Maine Avenue SOUTH
to attend. =.
LosEKAM Suddenly, Thursday morning, March
'ne.i ~ q ,5 $500, a,ed iorty years.
dence. 1923 T street northwest
MAYNARD. On Thursday, March 4, 1856 nj I n
nard Of dphtheria, sged six Years Hn' "iiiAni MAY
Funeral private.
OWEN. At 81 Elizabeth March 4th. 1856 Mira
LIZZIE OW EN-, sister Of Mrs PRxson
Funeral from the residence OF james Bellew 633
~ 2:3o pm. Friends invited. -
ROSS On March s. 1885, In Baltimore, CECILIA
ELLIOT ROSS. wife Of John X Ross AMI dsnxhter OF
the late VIM r. Elliot. OF this city.
SINGLETON. Suddenly, March 9TH lSs6 nj Nor
foik. Va NARY b., wife Of William X singleton
terry, Baltimore, on arrival Of Norfolk boat .
VAN ARsDALE On March s. lsst, nj 10 nm
MIS- PHoEBE L VAN ARsDALi, at The residence
northwest, IN the sixty sixth year Of her age %
WILLLAxA On March 4, 1855 Ct a m. UIYs-
bElS u, son OF Robert and sarah n WIlliams sep-
Funeral from his parenisS residence, lol1 Fourth
steet nortnW6st, saturday. March 9th, nj 2p.m-
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District In Congress.

THE DISTRICT IN THE EDUCATION BILL.
Mr.. ingalls, inquired in the Senate why the
District of Columbia was omitted from the edu-
cational bill. Mr.. Blair replied that the District
was included in the original bill, but 1t was un-
Intentionally stricken out while the bin was
pending in the last Congress. Mr. Ingalls, said
there were exceptional reasons why the Dis
trict should be included In the benefits of the
bill, as there are large number of colored chill
dren here. Mr.. Blair replied that he would be
glad to see the District included, and, on mo-
ton of Mr.. Ingalls,, an amendment comforting
upon the District all the benefits of the bill,
under the regulations it provides, was agreed
to.
STUDY OF INToxIcANTs IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The Senate this afternoon rejected Senator
Plumb's amendment to the educational bill to
require the evil effects of intoxicating liquors
and narcotics to be taught in the public schools
ofthe District of Columbia and the other schools
supported by the government.
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Capitol Topics.

WILL MEET THEM AT NIGHT.
In response to a request OF the House banking
and currency committee to appear before them
and impart his views on financial topics, Treas
ne Is too busy during the day, but he would be
pleased to meet the committee at night.
THE TARIFF HEARING.
Representative Phelps, of New Jersey, to-day
introduced to the ways and means committee
several of his constituents who desire to secure
a removal of the duty on rough flax
Representative Nc omas, of MARYLAND in.
troduced Charles f. Mayer, of Baltimore, who
pleaded with the committee not to remove the
+. V. Shellenburger. of Baltimore superfnten.
dent of the Westmoreland Coal company, and
Mr.. Williams of Maryland, also addressed the
James Campbell, of Pittsburg, representing
the workmen in window glass; protested against
any reduction in duty on glass, and was fol-
lowed by other speakers representing the same
interest.
A DELEGATION
OF Eastern Pig Iron Association will arrive here
this afternoon, and will appear tomorrow be-
fore the House ways and means committee on
the subject of pig iron. Hon. Smith NJ. Weed, OF
New York. who was expected to appear before
the committee tomorrow, has telegraphed that
he Will not be here.
THE NAVAL CONSTRUCTION BILL
was reconsidered by the House naval commit
tee to-day, for the purpose of adding to it a
clause directing the Secretary OF the Navy to
construct three dry docks-one at Norfolk one
at Boston and one at Brooklyn-to cost $780,
600 each. The resolution was offered by Repre-
sentative McAdoo, and appropriates 81 ,OOO,-
900 to start the work. The vote was a tie-6 to
6-and the result was left to be decided by the
abSenteeS.
NOTES,
The House committee on the judiciary to-
day resolved to report the Lowell bankruptcy
bill to the House one week from Thursday
next.
The House committee on commerce to-day
agreed, by vote of 8 to 4, to report favorably,
merce bill.
Senator salisbury, from the committee On
foreign relations, reported an amendment to
be proposed to the deficiency appropriation
bill, appropriating 900 to pay secretaries OF
legations for services rendered charge d. af-
taires al interim during the two years ending
June 30 1880
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An Important Railroad Dcc,.,o,.

In the matter before the Interior department
as 70 the payment to the government by the
Union Pacific and Central Pacific railrnads or
twenty-five per cent of the sum maid nv these
roads to the Pacific Steamship company. in
consideration of directing passenger and freight
traffic over these lines, which sum was not in
cluded by the companies in the net earnings
tary of the Interior, after hearing arguments
from counsel, has reached a decision and to-day
transmitted TO the Secretary of the Treasury an
opinion prepared by Assistant Secretary
jerks. who sat with him in the case, which
holds that this amount should not have been
deducted from the receipts in which per centaee
should be paid. The opinion adoRses that ac-
ton be brought to recover the sum of 1852 600
from the railroad companies which represents
the percentage still due to the government
under the Thurman act.
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District Government Affairs.

Alexander Mcdonald tenders his resignation
as amember OF the private Metropolitan police,
which has been accepted, and X. C. Upperman
has been recommended in his place. Thomas
Rocket has been appointed special police to
do duty on 18th street. Private j. A. CIarkson.
of the police force, has been convicted of intoxi
missed from the force. Joseph w. Gunnell
makes application for the appointment of
additional private, to do duty from IL tn to 18th
street, on street.
GAMBLING DEVICES.
The papers in the case of new gambling de-
vice, published in THE STAR Q few DAYS since
were by the Commissioners referred to District
Attorney Riddle, who has returned them with
the endorsement: There seems to me to be but
one thing for the police to do in the premises
go on doing their best to break this thing up.
the district attorney of the United States will
call the attention of the court to it, and the
court may then charge or lecture the grand
jury. 1 should keep on-the public will in time
get to know of 1t, and the press open on the
gamblers"
BUILDING PERMITS
issued by Inspector Entwisle: A. Depue erect
a two-story and cellar, feed and grocery store,
Schondan, erect dwelling, LIST street, between
o and streets northwest; 81 ,0OO A. s. John
son, repair brick, 1910 9th street northwest;
$4,000. Ida NJ. Demonet, erect a three-story-
and-celar dwelling, III, between 10Th and goth
streets northwest; $4,000. B. II. Warder. erect
three-story- and basement dwelling, K, be-
tween 18th and 10th streets northwest;
$4,000. ]. M. Lauxman. erect a blacksmith
shop, Mary land avenue, between 18th and 18th
streets .rthwest; SlSo ,.o Jos Gawler, erect a
syivania avenue. between 18th and 18th streets
northwest; $4,000. Abraham Fisher erect a
two-story store and dwelling, 1876 7th street
story dwelling, r street, between New Jersey
avenue and 4th street northwest; - 500. P. n.
Dwyer. erect six two-story dwellings, alley be-
tween Sd and IA streets and H and streets
southwest; 900.