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Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-09-02
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Ex-Governor DOWney Claims That
From HIS N epheW.

Ex-Governor DOwney Claims That
From HIS Nephew.
1t has been known for several days
past that the following letter from John
G. Downey was sent through the Sheriff's
Office to his nephew J. Downey Harvey
"JoHN G. DowNEY, Office 13 and A.
Downey Block.
Los ANGELES, CAL, August 29, 1888.
"To j. Downey Harvey, Esq:
DEAR SIR-After an examination of the
books kept by you as my agent and at
torney in fact, it is found that you are
indebted to me in the sum of $l00, 1000,
being money received and collected by
you as my agent and attorney I'm fact.
''Now, you are required and notified to
pay over to me the said sum of $100, 200,
so collected and received by you as afore-
said, and you are furthermore notified
and required to render full, just and
true account to me of all your acts and
doings in the premises as my said agent
and attorney in fact. Respectfully,
JOHN G. DowNEY."
The letter was handed to Mr.. Harvey
on Thursday afternoon, but as both the
uncle and nephew are understood to be
on excellent terms still, and as the ex-
Governor was known to deprecate the
making OF the matter public none of the
papers printed the news. The under
standing then was that the matter could
be settled between the parties in an
amicable manner. Harvey has been
taking care of the uncle's property
ever since the sad death of the first Mrs.
Downey in the terrible Tehachepi acci-
dent five years ago. The alleged deficit
is stated to have occurred in the handling
of the funds of the estate. Harvey has
held the uncle's power of attorney for the
greater part of this time and as such has
signed many deeds to property of the ex-
Governor. Downey Harvey's mother,
Mrs. Martin, of San Francisco, is sister
of John G. Downey. She is possessed
of large means, and if her sons accounts
prove to be out of the way, she, no doubt,
will make the matter right.
Board of Health.
The Board of Health met Friday af-
ternoon, Mayor Workman in the, chair.
The matter of the contract with the City
Water Company to furnish water and
spiiakling hydrants for 50 per hydrant
for ten months each year was laid over.
DR.. Reese reported that the pest house
was closed and on Mr.. Collins sugges-
ton it was decided to endeavor to have
the case against the city involving the
new pest house decided as soon as pos
sible. The Superintendent Of street
Sprinkling reported forty-fve carts EN-
ployed. A letter was received from DR..
,Cowper stating that glanders were preva.
lent in certain quarters. Mr.. D. +
Donegan offered to put in sprinkling by.
drants and keep them in repair for $1.2t
" per month each. The Board then ad
journed.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-09-02
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Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-09-02

New Store now open under Hotel Nadeau.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15
The Elections in Tennessee.

NASHVILLE, August Y.-The elections
held in Tennessee last Thursday has settled
two questions that have been uppermost in
the public mind, and determined beyond
doubt tho weight of two hitherto unknown
elements in the November election. In ev-
cry county the party lines were closely
drawn and the contest was hot, because it
was known that on the result of these coun-
ty elections would hinge the result in the
Legislative, State and national elections in
November.
In every county the Republicans made a
desperate effort to capture the office of
sheriff, as in Tennessee the sheriff appoints
all election officers and has control of the
election machinery. But in every county,
in every section of the State, there were
substantial Democratic gains. In many
counties a Democratic sheriff was elected
for the first time in twenty-five years. In
Davidson county, which went Republican
in 1856, the Democrats had nearly 1000
majority Shelby county, which once was
close, went Overwhelmingly Democratic. In
Republican Knoxville the Democrats gain
ed largely and only utter lack of organiza-
ton prevented them from carrying the coun-
ty. Hamilton gave large gains also.
The Republicans have been In eonsulta-
ton hers oyer the way things have gone,
and have advised John G. Dougherty, mem
Der of the National Republican Committee
that, in their opinion, it would be folly to
send money into Tennessee with the hope
of carrying it. Mr.. Dougherty is now in
New York, and has as yet made no answer.
1t is given up, however, by Republicans in
Tennessee, that there is no hope for the G.
o. P. here this year, and that the money
had better be sent to States where there is
a fighting chance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15
from the Richmond State
Morton VS., Labor.

The New York Star, which is rendering
the Democratic party invaluable service,
has polled the delegates of the Central La
Dor Union ON Mr.. Levi P. Morton's can
didaey for the Vice Presidency. Mr.. Nor
toms offeuse is the employment of foreign
contract labor, and his threat to employ
more of if, in order to compel his employees
to submit to a reduction in their wages
1t is needless to say that the labor men In
tervieWed by the Star are against him to
a man. Mr.. James P. Archibald, paint
er, speaks of him thus: t'Some enemy of
labor like Mr.. Morton" Mr.. Charles P.
Rogers, stonecutter, calls him Gan enemy
to progress and foe to the best interests
of the country" eiEnilRr opinions were ex-
pressed by large number of representative
laboring men, all arguing that Morton
should be defeated by the workingmen of
the country, The Star makes the following
comment on these important and instruo-
tive interviews:
We to-day complete the publication Of
the Stars roll-call of members of the Gen.
trail Labor Union on the question of Mr..
Morton's candidacy. There is absolute
unanimity in denunciatiOn of the national
ticket bearing the name of a man who has
imported contract labor in violation of law,
and who has given practical evidence of his
belief in the theory of paying the least pos
sible wages without regard to the kind Of
labor he employs or the comfort of those
who work for him. This sentiment is not
confined to New York city or State, The
vote of the workingmen of the country will
be overwhelmingly against the defender of
Chinese immigration and the importer of
cheap contract labor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

BIRDS OF GREAT BEAUTY-The ship
ment of birds from this city to points in the
North, East and West forms no inconsider-
able traffic of the express companies, and
furnishes remunerative employment to a
large number OF persons here. Yesterday
July 24) one end of an express car attach
ed to TIE ''cannonbaIr' train was compile
tely filled with large cages, in which were
mocking birds, red birds, what is known
here as the Louisiana pop, and number
of parrots. The Louisiana pop has the
most beautiful plumage of any Of the
Southern songsters. The birds were in
splendid condition, and, to judge from their
antics, were enjoying the surroundings
hugely. Some were singing, others eating
and again others bathing. 1t was ascer.
tanned from Mr.. Cason, the agent of the
company, that the shipment was an aver
age one, Mr.. Cason remarking that his
company handled immense quantities of
birds. The shipment made yesterday was
consigned to Cincinnati, Pittsburg, Cleve.
land, Toledo, ETC., and consisted OF 2,1O0
mocking birds, $50 red birds, 1865 parrots
ard S45 pops,-Nea0 Orleans Times Demo.
Graf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15
Obsauies Of Gen. Sheridan.

WASHINGTON, D. G., Aug. 11.-Gen.
Sheridan rests to night under the sod of
Virginia. The grave occupies knoll in
Arlington Cemetery, commanding view
of the Potomac river for mauy miles, and
overlooking the surrounding country for
long distance. With military honors he
was conveyed to his last bivouao, after ap-
propriate religious services at st. Matthew's
Catholic Church. This edifice was crowd
ed early with the most distinguished as.
sembiage ever gathered within fts walls to
pay the last sad rites to the departed,
among whom were President Cleveland and
Mrs Cleveland, Mrs. Folsom, all the MEM
bers of the Cabinet in the city, the justices
of the Supreme Court, Senators and mem
bers of Congress by the score, the members
Of the Diplomatic Corps, Gen. Schof1eld
and a large number of army aud navy Off
GERS, men distinguished in science and liter
ature, and the most prominent citizens of
Washington. The impressive solemn re-
QUEEN mass of the Catholic Church was
sung by reverend Priest and Cardinal Glib
bons, the highest Catholic prelate in the
Western Hemisphere, who pronounced ab-
solution over the bier and delivered the
funeral Grafton.
The pall.bearers we're Gen. W. T. Sher-
man, Gen. Wesley Merritt; Geo. W. Childs,
of Philadelphia; Marshall Field, of Chicago;
Gen. Joseph s. Fullerton, of St. Louis Sec
retaries Whitney and Endicott, Gen.
Augur, Senator Hawley, Speaker Carlisle,
Col. Chas. P. Lincoln, and Gen. Macfeely.
Mrs. Sheridan was attended by Col. Jno.
Sheridan, brother of the deceased General.
The military was under command of
Major Gen. Schofeld, the Senior General
of the Army. The religious services and
military honors were imposing and the re-
ports occupy long space in all the leading
papers of the country. A number of Con-
federate military officers we're present. A
noticeable incident at the cemetery was the
presence of Gen. Joseph E. Johnston in a
group of distinguished persons at the grave
side by side with Gen. W. T. Sherman.
The grave is few rods distant from the
Lee mansion, a little to the front and south
of it, and just beyond the brow of the grassy
slope that pitches somewhat sleepy east
ward towards the river. A dozen acres of
the close-shaven green sward, dotted here
and there with widespreading oaks and
naples, and lower down fripged with an
irregular row of evergreen trees, surround
the spot, Above and at either hand stands
maple and buckeye, but in front and city
ward neught obstructs the view. 1t is a
grove, and garden, diversified and glorified
with such panorama of stately public
architecture as no other spot on the con-
tinent commands. A mile OF level savanna
separates the bluff from the river, which
stretches in broad gray belt across the
landscape.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15
Brice Muses. on Blaine.
THE CAMPAIGN ION WHICH WE ARE NOW
ABOUT TO ENTER" Is ALL RIGHT,

THE CAMPAIGN ION WHICH WE ARE NOW
ABOUT TO ENTER" IS ALL RIGHT.
Chairman Brice, of the Democratic
National Campaign Committee, was cor
rallied yesterday by the reporters, who
wanted to know what he thought of the
effect Mr.. Blaine would have on the cam
paign.
''The Democrats needn't worry" said
Mr.. Brice. 1.-THE failure of the Blaine re-
ception showed that the Republicans will
be wrong if they build very largely upon
him. II Mr.. Blaine continues to make the
same kind of speeches as the one he favored
the Pat Ford crowd with on Friday night
the Democrats should rejoice. The speech
was clearly an insult to the intelligence of
the American people. Mr.. Blaine stated,
for Instance, that ever since Cleveland
tariff reform message last December the
manufacturers and commerce of the coun-
try have experienced confusion and disas-
ter. About the time he was saying this
the columns of the Tribune contained the
refutation. Its commercial article showed
that the country was more prosperous than
in August, 1887, and that mercantile inter
ests were on more solid basis. Mr.. Blaine
also resorted to piece of demagOgism in
bill to become law. The fact is contrary
to this if the English newspapers state the
truth. These papers contained editorials
every day, in which the fear that the COM
mercial supremacy of England would be in
danger if her raw material was admitted
free into foreign countries was expressed.
Mr.. Blaine's arrival did not buoy up Re-
publican spirits as much as was expected.
It was intended to be the real opening of
the campaign, and Mr.. Blaine showed that
this was the fact when he said in his
speech, ''The campaign on which we are
now about to enter" In place of the
grand hurrah that was expected, the only
persons who were excited over it was the
crowd that followed Fat Ford. 1t was far
from being what it was called, "A working
mems meeting There undoubtedly was
detection of Irishmen from the Demo
cratic party in 1884, but the breach is now
healed. Irish-Americans appreciate the
real issues Of this campaign. They under
stand that high tariff makes the capitalist
grow rich and keeps the workingman poor;
that it raises monopolies, for the benefit of
which workipgmen are taxed. The .out-
look for great Democratic success at
present is bright and the reports coming in
from all over the country are encouraging.
l think that Cleveland and Thurman will
be elected, and that the Democrats will
also have majority in the Senate and
House, which will enable the party to
carry those reforms with which it stands
identified into effect"
Gov. Gray, of Indiana, has been made q
member of the National Advisory Com
mittee, an appointment which he has &C
copied.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15


THE NoMINEE.-The Democratic conven-
ton of the 10th district, which has been
the centre of so much interest to many for
weeks, has met, and has placed in the field,
as the candidate of the party, Harry St.
George Tucker. of old Augusta, the banner
Democratic county of the district. Mr..
Tucker was not the choice of the Demo
Gratis of Rockbridge, but he was of the ma
iority of the Democrats of the district, and
that is sufficient for every true member OF
the party. Loyalty to the best interests of
the Democratic party, as they saw them was
what caused the Rock bridge representatives
in the convention to give the enthusiastic
support they did to their beloved aud honor
ed fellow-countymap, VIM, A. Anderson
and the same spirit will cause them in the
canvass to give an equally enthusiastic sup
port to the party nominee. We know
whereof we speak when we declare that
the Democrats of no county in the 10th dis
trict can give Mr.. Tucker more earnest,
cordial and unfaltering support than will be
given him by those of the county OF Rock
bridge. He is in every way worthy as a
man, but high above any influence that per-
sonal regard may afford, he is the represent
alive of the principles of the party dear to
them and his success they recognize means
its success.
In Mr. Tucker they possess candidate
fully equipped for making vigorous can.
vass. He is possessed of the ardor and
strength of youth; he is man of tireless
industry, of pleasant address, and of great
power as a popular speaker; in all qualif-
cations which constitute successful can
vasser we do not believe he has an equal OF
his age in Virginia.
He is a man of fine education, fully in.
formed upon all the great questions OF the
day and thoroughly in accord with the ira
ditions and great reform principles of the
Democratic party. When elected he will
make representative worthy of the consti.
tuency herepresents and the name he bears
-Rockbridge Neaos.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

VIRGINIA's DISMAL SwAMP.-Ponder on
this marvellous fact, says correspondent:
The lake of the Dismal Swamp in Virginia,
three miles by two and a-half in extent, and
from seven to fifteen feet in depth, is stu
ated on the side and almost on the top of a
hill, and yet it creates by overflow all
around it for about 1000 square miles one
of the densest and darkest morasses on the
surface of the earth.
In 1853 George Washington surveyed the
Dismal Swamp and discovered that the
western side was much higher than the
eastern, and that rivers ran out of the
swamp and not into it. He then wrote
that the swamp was s'neither plain nor a
hollow, but hillside" A member of the
national geological survey recently entered
the Dismal Swamp, proceeding westward
from the Dismal Swamp canal toward the
lake, and found that the rise of the land
was five and half feet in seven miles.
We met this gentleman, Mr.. Atkinson,
within the bounds of the swamp, and on
hearing his statement asked him, 'sCuuld
the lake be lowered and the swamp drained
with such an incline?" Certainly" be
said. sIt is very decided watershed. An
opening from the lake to the tide, on the
Elizabeth river on one side and the Pasquo-
tank on the other, would have a fall of %
go feet in distance of less than fifteen
m s.-E1change.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15
JAMEs-R1vER VALLEY IMMeRArroN se

JAMEs-RIvER VALLEY IMMIGRATION So.
CIETY.-T he first annual Meeting OF
the James-Riyer Valley immigration So
siety was held at Natural Bridge, Va, on
the sth instant. All the counties compos-
ing the James River Valley were fully rep
resented. A committee was appointed to
obtain charter, the capital to be not less
than IS, 900 nor more than 800, 600, one
director to be appointed from each city and
county in the James-River Valley, and
shares to be 800 each. The general objects
are to procure and promote emigration to
the James-River Valley of Virginia. Col
onel Randolph Harrison, of Cumberland, is
President, and Joseph r. Anderson, Jr,, Of
Goochland, is the Secretary of the Society.
The office is in Richmond
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

The DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE IN THE
FIRST DIsTRICT.-The Democratic nomi-
mating convention in the FIRST Congressional
district met in Fredericksburg on the 9th
instant, with full representations from all
the counties. John W. Blackstone, of Ac-
comac, ]. NJ. Hudgin, of Caroline, w. A.
Jones, of Richmond, G. s. Kendall, OF
Northampton, and others were before ths
convention az candidates for the nomination.
On the 18th ballot Mr.. Kendall received
the nomination by !, 44a votes against 5, 1888
for Jones, and then the nomination of Mr..
Gilmore s. Kendall, of Northampton, was
made unanimous.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

Were 1t not for the duty on raw wool the
carpet manufacturers of this country would
supply the markets of the world, for CON-
parison of the expense incurred in the man
ufacture of carpets in the United States
and in England sho rs that, with wool at
the same price, the cost would be consider
ably less in the former taan in the latter,
and that even labor cost is less here than
in England. Thus it is seen that the Mills
bill, by which free wool is provided, would
increase the demand for wool to supply the
increased demand for American carpets
ard that the demand for, and the wages OF,
American labor would be increased in cor
responding ratio -Alec. Gezette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

RIVER AND HARBoR BILL Washing
ton, August 1.-THE river and harbor bill
becomes law without the Presidents Sig
No memorandum is written, but
the President stated this afternoon tina.
while the bill contained items TO which he
could not sign bis approval the great bulk
of work provided for is so important to the
country that he was unwilling to obstruct
it by veto.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

CHARLESTON, W. VA, Aug. 9.-Dr. T.
c. Watkins, the oldest practitioner in the
State, died at his home in this city last
night at the age of 81 years. BE had prao-
ticed medicine in this city for sixty years.
He was cared for by friends in the last days,
as he has no relatives In this city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15
Important to the Canvass.

The following circular, which has been
sent out by the State Democratic Executive
Committee for the proper regulation of the
canvass, should be strictly complied with,
for the reasons stated. 1t is again renewed
with the admonition appended by Secretary
Scott
STATE DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE CON'TE, !
ALEXANDRIA, VA, August 8, 1888.
The following circular was sent some
time since to every county and city chair
man in the State:
Rooms OF THE STATE DEMOCRATIC CoM'TEEs,
ALEXANDRIA. VA, July 26. 1888. :
Dear Sir: At the late meeting of the State
Committee 1t was concluded that sharp and
vigorous canvass in the months of September
aud October wonld be better adapted to the
needs of the party and more effective In its re.
suits than more prOtracted one.
But 1t is all important for the efficiency of
the canvass that the party be thoroughly or
ganized and ready for the work when it begins.
To that end 1t was resolved that the chair
man OF every city and county where reorgani-
zation has not already been had since or about
the time OF the late State Convention at Nor
ganization Immediately, so that the secretary
of this committee may have complete and re.
vised list of chairmen and committeeman not
later than September LIST.
Please give name and post.office address of
each com mitteem9n and also the usual ex-
press Office of the chairman, in order that
documents may be sent him, II need be, in
bulk.
This committee cannot too often rea firm its
conviction that the organization and success
Of the party largely depend Oh the intelligence,
zeal, and cooperation of the county and city
chairmen and their committeeman.
Very respect fully,
JOHN S. BARBOUR, Chairman.
W. ". Scott. Secretary.
It is very desirable also that the commit
tee have the promptest possible notification
of the appointments for speaking by the
various nominees for Congress. 1t fire.
quently happens that there are two or three
speakers at one place and none at two or
three others equally as important. # the
committee could have timely notice of the
congressmen's appointments they could ar
range to have the electors and eonvassers at
large at other points, and thus the speakers
would not interfere with each other, and all
the counties have the benefit of public
speaking.
If due regard be paid this request and
the information asked for in the circular be
promptly furnished, we can expect vigor-
Gus and effective canvass from the word
$50" until the close. That means success.
Very respectfully,
W. w. ScOTr, Secretary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

CLARKsBURe, W. VA, Aug. 1O.-Hon.
W. l.. Wilson delivered an address at demo-
cratio headquarters here today to 1000 en-
thusiastic democratic. 1t was the first gun
of the campaign, and the enthusiasm shown
indicates the determination of West Viz
GINA democrats to roll up an increased ma
j0rity this fall
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

Allen G. Thurman will deliver his open
ing campaign address at Port Huron, Mich,
on the 22d inst. On this occasion the grow
ing cause of tariff revision will receive a
mighty boom. The cid bandanna waves
for Justice and tax reduction.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

The telephone has been put to new use
in the infections wards of the French hospi
itals. The sick have the comfort of hear
ing their relatives voice without risk of
conveying infection.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

DEATH OF Mrs. JUDGE OULD.-Mrs.
Madge D. Ould, widow of the late Judge
Robert Ould, Confederate States Commits
sioner for the exchange of prisoners, died at
her late residence in Richmond on the 10th
instant
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

Congressman Randall steadily improves
in health, but receive NO visitors except
near personal friends. He sits up daily,
and spends the greater part of his time in
reading.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

The rumor that General James A..
Walker, lieutenant governor of the State
under Governor Holiday, had determined
to vote for Harrison, is denied by one of
the Generals personal friends.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

During the six weeks past several hun
bred carloads of melons have been sent
from Georgia an the South over the Shen-
andoah Valley Railroad. Some days as
many as dozen carlo; DIS, day, were sent
forward,