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THE WISE CONVENTION.

The Wise men, when they left the con-
vention fell in behind band of music
and marched to Armory Hall. where they
organized v it'll Gen. V. D. Groner of Nor
folk. in the chair.
Speeches were made by Senator D. F.
Houston of Roanoke, Hon. John S. Wise.
W. c. Pendleton, r. A. Paul (colored) Ct
Richmond, and J. W. Porter.
The new plan Of organization Of John S.
Wise was adopted, and a State Central
Committee chosen, with Senator Houston
as Chairman.
A committee Of IS with John s. Wise.
Chairman, was appointed to prepare an
address to the people. Among its names
are-Ex-Gov. Cameron, John T. Lewis,
s. M. Yost, Jas. a. Frazier, Gen. Groner,
D. M. Norton (the colored Senator from
York;, and others Of the best known Re-
publicans in the State.
DELEGATES TO CHICAGO.
The. following delegates at large to Chi
cago were elected-Maj. S. M. Yost of
Staunton, Gen. V. D. Groner Of Norfolk,
Capt. R. A. Paul (col.) Of Richmond, and
q. A. Herman of Montgomery. Presiden-
tial Electors at large-ex Gov. VIM. E.
Cameron and ex-senator John F. Lewis.
The convention adjourned with three
cheers for James G.. Blaine.
WAR.
A fight occurred On the street between
Maj. r. F. Walker, one Of Mahone's most
loyal lieutenants, and Hon. John S. Wise.
Neither was hurt much.
WHAT MEN SAID AND WHAT WAS SAID OF THEM.
Gen. Malone before Wise bolted: -"Let all
show to the world that they could differ with
out being deserters, and that no angry clouds
of discord should veil the star of republican
hope"
D. F. Houston:-D. T. Houston said that
last night convention of republicans was
held here and committee of twenty five was
appointed, which committee appointed an ex-
ecutive committee of three contested seats.
He was member of that committee and also
Mr.. Jacob Yost He desired to say that that
committee could not discharge the duties as
signed them because of not having been al
lowed an opportunity to do SO.
Edgar Alan:-We went into our district
meeting to-day to yield to most anything, but
we had the greatest fraud ever put upon us
perpetrated in Petersburg to-day. He ex-
pressed the hope that the proceedings of the
convention would be harmonious, and that the |
Malone delegates who would go to Chicago |
would hear us there too.
John S. Wise:-Captain Wise said he was !
going to vote the republican ticket, but not |
for Malone and his men. He supposed that |,
Gen, Malone expects us to GO to work and !
support the men who have cheated and robbed |
us to-day. The only way to protect ourselves /
is for us to organize party of our own.
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The United Democrats
SCENES ATTHE NORFOLK STATE
CONTENTION,

a GLORIOUS DAY AT NORFOLK-JOHN S.
AGAIN AND EVERYBODY is HAPPY
WHAT THE SPEAKERS SAID AND WHAT
THE CONVENTION DID.
&C., &C., &C.
The INDICATOR gave, last Friday, the
result of the Democratic State Convention
at Norfolk. We now gather from our ex-
changes some of the scenes that attended
that harmonious assemblage Of Virginia
Democrats.
THE DAY BEFORE.
The Democratic tide commenced flow
ing into Norfolk on Tuesday, the day be-
fore the convention. Hotels double bed
ded their rooms and rented adjoining
buildings, and every hostelry in the city
put forth extra efforts. It is estimated
that 5000 persons were brought to MOI
folk by the Convention. Flags were flying
from the hotels and other prominent
buildings, and delegates thronged the
streets, many of them wearing badges on
which was printed "Cleveland and Lee"
The overflow of the crowd which Norfolk
could not accommodate, found homes in
the hotels of Portsmouth across the river.
The Academy of Music in which the con-
vention was to be held was laid off in ten
sections, one for each congressional dis.
trict. John S. Barbour was at the Allan.
tic Hotel. and Senator John W. Daniel
at the st. James. Gov. Lee who was also
at the st. James, reached Norfolk on the
train bringing the ''Old Dominion Club.r
political club several hundred strong, of
Richmond. and wore on his lapel the
rosette badge of the club. When he land.
ed from the transfer steamer at the wharf
he was heartily cheered by the crowd.
Lt.-Goy. Massey arrived on the same
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At the meeting of the stockholders Of
this old and reliable mutual insurance
company Saturday, Mr.. John Towberman
who has been for thirteen years its Presi-
dent, resigned that position. He has ad-
ministered the duties of the office during
many terms ably, conscientiously and
greatly to the advantage Of the company.
and he carries with him a record which he
can look back to with pride. For several
years past he has rendered his resignation
at each annual meeting, but the stockhol-
ders would not listen to him, but this time
he made it positive and refused to recall
it. The new President, Mr. John ]. La
rev, is prominent and well known citi-
zen of the county, formerly member of
the firm of Larew & Lewis in this city,
but now attending exclusively to his farm.
He will make an excellent officer. The
retiring President Mr.. Towberman. in
his annual report, calls attention to the
fact. which speaks volumes for the caution
with which the company's affairs have
been conducted, that the rate of insurance
in it for the past nine years has been just
about one quarter of one Der cent.
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LOOK OUT FOR HOG CHOLERA.

g. 8. Bruce of Wytheville. Va, says:-"Stone-
Sraker's Hog Powders will save the people thou
SANDS. Not one of my customers lost hog last
summer that fed them Stonebraker's Hog Pow
derS."
]. K. Montague, Christiansburg, Va II have
cured Hog Cholera with them.'
The most healthful preparation ever fed TO Hogs
and the only preventative known for Hog Cholera.
Use them now, the sooner the better.
The virtues of Stonebraker's Horse, Cattle,
Sheep and Hog Powders cannot be overeSfima ted
They contain medicinal properties absolutely es-
Sold SINCE 1919. Been making friends since 1919.
Been curing, cleansing and building up poor,
broken down, diseased over-worked beasts since
Ask for stonebraker's and see that you get it..
Sold everywhere,
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GEN. MALONE IN EFFECT RULES WISE
OUT-sENATOR RID DLEBER FER
LEAVES THE CONVENTION WITH A
THREAT-JOHN WISE BOLTS WITH ALL
THE ADMINISTRATIONS SPEAKS OF
THEM AS "a FEW DISSATISFIED GEN
TLEMEN."
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HOUSE WIVES.

What will become of the Door, tired, overworked
broken down men and women of this age? Well
il you will listen a moment we will tell you; they
will eventually die; SO will we all But many have
and many will cure the maadies thev ROW suffer
with and prolong their lives by the timely use of
St0nebrakers Blood and Liver Corrector. 1t brings
back the fresh ruddy glow of youth to the shrive-
ed cheeks, the luster OF health TO the eye and gives
elasticity to the step that plainly tells you you are
not yet ready for the grave. Sold in all the Drug
Stores and by dealers generally at 81 per bottle
Mr.. A. G Sh ann0n, the accomplished represen-
tative of S. 8. Marvin & Co.. Pitisburg, Pa says:
Eminent cured me of rheumatism,
and never lost a day from my business.
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&C, &C., &C.

The VINDICAToR last Friday Informed
its readers that the Republican Conven-
tion at Petersburg had split in twain the
night before, and that when We went to
press at midnight two Republican Conven-
tions were in full blast in that city. Our
exchanges give us fuller particulars.
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senting voice.
THE WORD WHITE" INSERTED IN THE
CANONs-ADDIEONAL COLoRED DEL
EGATEs EXCLUDED HEREAFTER
FROM THE DIOCESAN COUNCIL.
After this came another important SUBJ
jec', which was not only a surprise, but
which was not received with the unaaiGn
ity that the preamble and resolutions just
passed had gotten. 1t was a report from
the committee to which was referred that
portion Of Bishop Randolph's annual ad-
dress, touching the relations of colored
Episeopalians to the Diocesan Council.
The conclusions of the committee came in
the shape of a majority report signed by
the white members Of the committee, and
minority report signed by the three col
ored clergymen Of the committee. The
two reports read as follows:
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10TH DISTRICT CONVENTION.
The Democratic Congressional Commit
tee of the 10th District, has resolved to
call the nominating convention to meet
In Staunton, Wednesday, August 1st.
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THE CONVENTION SPLITs-WISE AND
HIS FRIENDS BOLT.


Mr. T. FL. Southland of Henrico, submitted
the report from the Third district delegation.
It admitted both the Blair Morris and Wise
delegates.
Mr. John S. Wise requested to be heard on
this and he and Edgar Allen came upon the
stage.
Mr. Wise: Yes Mr.. Chairman, I am pretty
near harmony; for I have been beat in the
waters Of bossism. Tonight I stand here
discarded and rejected. and yet in the city of
Richmond there are 1,S00 white men of whom
200 say that I am their choice. There are
5000 coloryd voters in my district, of whom
4, 500 selec led me. On the floor of that dis
trct convention corruption and bri-
berry were practlsed and boiling convention
was organized.
A voice. 'sGive them help Mr.. Wise
Yes. mean to give them hell. With As del
egates out Ct 66--the q combined with the
bogus delegates from our city and brought
cut this report. Even that can't shake my
loyalty to the republican party. I am going
to hold my district convention. I am going
to Chicago, whether am seated or not, 1
propose to put hot shot into the rascals that
cheated me. I came here for harmony and I
am going away for harmony. All that has
been foretold has happened. The time has
come when the present plan of organization
has to be changed, when manhood will no
longer submit to it. I have seen the style of
harmony that has prevailed here. The lion
and the lamb lying down together, provided
the lamb is inside the lion. 1 now invite
all that are opposed to unit rule to retire from
this hall and hold another convention
Tremendous cheering during which Wise and
about $50 delegates left.
Col. B. 7. Hooper proposed three cheers
for Gen. Malone and his call was enthusiast
tically responded to.
Hon. George Bowden announced that not
one of the second district delegates had left
Mr.. VIM. II. Giddings, Of Chesterfield, made
a speech in which he violently denounced the
tactics pursued by Mr.. Wise.
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MINORITY REPORT,

While we appreciate the earnest desire of
the majority OF this committee to honestly
and fairly settle this question in such man
ner as they think will best promote the work
among our people, yet we are conscientiously
unable to concur with them in their recon-
menda.ions. JAMES S. RUSSELL,
GEoRGE T. BRAGG, Jr.,
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EX-SENATOR LEWIS.

Hon. John T. Lewis took the floor, address,
the convention from the stage. He referred
to his long and faithful connection with the
Republican party. He had never. he said,
bolted nomination. made by Republican
convention and he did not intend to lie under
charge of being kicker. Let the conven-
ton give him and his friends fair play, and
beat him, and he would submit like man;
but try on chicanery land I'll see you and me
damned first before I'll submit" He warned
the convention that if it did not do justly by
him and his friends he would fight them to
the bitter end, and fight it out with them at
Chicago.
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LOCAL.
Interesting Debates !!
The Diocese Of Virginia viii Not Part
With The Word PROTESTANT"
THE WORD "WHITE' INSERTED
IN THE CANONS,


CLERGY AND LAITY UNANIMOUS ON
IT-COLORED CLERGY AND LAY DELE
GATES TO BE EXCLUDED HEREAFTER
FROM THE COUNCIL-SPEECH OF A
CoLORED RECTOR ON THAT POINT
SKETCH OF THE DEBATE OMIT.
&C., SC, &C.
On Friday morning last. when the Do
cesar Council of the Diocese of Virginia
resumed its business procedure, there was
larger audience than had been present
at any time during its business delibera-
lions. The evening before, Rev. e.. W.
Nelson of Warrenton, had offered a reso-
luton declaring the Virginia Diocese IN
alterably opposed to the proposed expung-
ing Of the word protestant" from the
name Of the church, and it had been refer
ed to committee which was to report that
morning. The sentiment of the Diocese
was we'll known, so there was no curiosity
about what the report Of the committee
would be; the large audience being drawn
there rather to see the execution Of a con-
demned proposition. so to speak, than
WILL ally CApCCudUlOl VI ASoiliUS d uOUIIC
on it. The first business was the report
of the committee and it was made as fol-
lows:
WHEREAS, A persistent effort is being made
to change the name Of our church which our
forefathers with one onsent recognized and
bequeathed to us. And, whereas. the agita-
ton of this subject in our General Conven-
ton has already produced Widespread appre-
hension in the Protestant world around US,
and in our opinion retarded the growth and
impaired the strength of our church trough
out this country.
Res0lged First-That The Pro estant Episco-
pal Church in the Diocese of Virginia holds
the fundamental and positive principles of
Professionalism to be identical with the faith of
the Gospel, and therefore lovingly appeals to
her sister Dioceses to oppose the effort to ex-
punge the words protestant Episcopar'
either from the name of our church or the
title page of our Prayer Book, as fraught with
the gravest danger to its unity.
ReSo5ced Second-That the Bishop be re-
quested to transmit copies of the foregoing
preamble and resolutions to the Bishops and
Councils of the respective dioceses OF the
church.
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MAJORITY REPORT.

The committee to whom was referred SO
much of the Assistant Bishops address as re-
lates to separate organization for the colored
people of the diocese respectfully report,
without preamble, the result of their delibera-
tons: LIST, That Article II of the Constitution
be amended SO as to read as follows
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R1DDLEBERGER LEAVES.

When the 7th district was called Senator
Riddleberger challenged the right of the con-
vention to appoint any committee until the
title of delegates to seats on the floor had been
decided upon. It was putting the cart before
the horse. He had been in many conventions
and in every instance had been on the COM
mttee on credentials, and he had never known
such procedure as was here proposed. He
challenged the right of Mr.. Newman of Page,
to q seat on the floor. Chairman Lamb deci-
ded the Senator out of order as not member
of the convention, and Senator Riddleberger
took his leave of the hall.
AS he turned to so there were cries of ''Go."
~ will CO." replied Mr.. Riddleberger ''and
when return you will beg mel" He then
left the hall.
The chair proceeded with the call.
Two sets of committeeman We're reported
from the Seventh district, and both sides en-
tered the ring with gloves off. The fur flew
and the scene was lively and boisterous.
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The local news crowds out editorial
comment on the Republican split in Pc
tersburg, but our Democratic friends must
not be less active this summer on account
of that split. Our exclusive affair is to
give Cleveland big majority in Virginia.
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TILE CHICAGO DELEGATION

The Oh ICAGO DELEGATION.
The Delegates at large chosen to Chi
cago were VIM. Malone, s. Brown Allen.
Jno. G. Watts Of TazeWell, and A. w.
Harris Of DinWiddie. The Chicago dele
cation from the 10th district is ". e.
Craig Of Staunt0n. and Caesar Perkins of
Buckingham, Dele2 ates; and Jno a.
Noon of Augusta, and J. g. Lipseomb of
Cumberland, Alternates. The members
of the State Committee chosen from the
10Th district are W. E. Craig, Caesar
Perkins and James E.. Frazier. Presi-
Dental Electors at large-Wm. Lamb Of
Norfolk, and Frank S. Blair of Wythe.
For the 10th district w. Z. Franklin, of
AppomattoS, is elector.
GEN. MALONE BIDS FAREWELL TO ga
FEW DISSATISFIED PEOPLE,"
After ACCEPTING a protection platform,
Gen. Malone concluded the bushes of
the convention with aspeech in which he
paid his respects to MIR. Wise and the
boilers
'He bade Republicans take cheer. There
was no man in the Republican party strong
enough to dissolve it. The great column OF
10000 Republican voters in this state was
not to be halted to consult the wishes of few
dissatisfied people. Stonewall jackson never
halted his victorious columns, to request few
stragglers to go into the ranks and march
along with the rest. Gen. Malone predicted
success in November and babe his hearers
goc d night"
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Now is the time to rid your premises of Rats,
Roaches and Vermin. Don't ne elect to use
StOlGlrdkGr'S Rat and Reach EZtGrlniTa'Qr.

Slumbering ng-birds are resting in silence
While mother-birds, wakeful, the nests safely
keep,
So do da Ring bend softly above you.
Still watching and guarding you, now as you
sleep.
And with Stonebraker's Cough Syrup, to ease
you of pain,
I am sure you will soon be smiling again.
StonebfakerS Cough Syrup, is not vial filed
with temporary relief,
But bottle full of absolute cure.
Your merchant sells it, ask for Stonebraker's,
and accept no other.
Price rs and SO cents
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The effect Of the majority report is to
leave the relations of the present colored
Episcopal churches in the diocese, towards
the Council undisturbed, and to permit
their delegates to have seats as heretofore,
but to stop there and not permit hereafter
any delegate, clerical or lay, to have seat
in the Council, except he, be white man.
NOT To BE STAYED OFF.
Rev. G. W. Nelson of Warrenton, moved
to lay both the reports on the table, but
his motion was defeated by decided vote.
Rev. Mr.. Grammar moved to refer both
reports to the next Diocesan Council.
Rev. Dr. j. 3. Newton of Richmond.
opposed This motion. He said that for
fifteen years this question had been before
the Council, and all the information that
could be gotten was already in it's posses
sion. 1t was no use lodging, the Council
had to come up to it and had as well do it
now. The majority report, which he adyo-
Gated, did not deprive single man of a
single church privilege, it merely deter
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ed with his remarks.
THE ORGANIZATION,

Col. VIM. Laub of Norfolk, was chosen
Chairman of the Convention. The 10th
district was represented as follows on the
Committees: On Organization-Harr
Davis; on Credentials-S. Brown Allen,
Ceaser Perkins and W. Stalham; on Gen
eral Buslness-W. E. Craig, E. W. Hub
bard and W. G. Franklin.
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7 You Can IFEiiI!tll il! / Al
c. A. GLADkE'S
IIlE LARGEST STOCK OF
millinery 8 Dry Goods,

Ever laid before you in Staunton, Just think Of
1914 Bleached Sheetne, New York Mills, best, at
Csc yard. "A Bleached Lonsdale cotton at SC a
yard. These are prices never before quoted as low
in this market, and so we go from one article to
the Other, and give you prices that cannot be
equaled anywhere.
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Section 1. The council shall be composed of
the Bishop and the Assistant Bishop, if there
be one, and of the ministers (6e5ng aohite) who
now are or may hereafter be economically set
tied in parishes or churches within this
diocese, professors of the Theological Semna-
ry of Virginia. missionaries within this diocese
and under lis ecclesiastical authority, being
clergymen Of this Church and economically
connected with this diocese: Provided, That
any such ministers who lay have been so
economically settled up to the time of disabili,
ty, but whom age or infrmity prevents from
exercising their clerical functions, shall be
members ep-0ttici0: Provided .falrtter That no
minister under ecclesiastical censure OR pro-
cess shall be entitled to seat in the council,
and no minister shall be entitled to seat I'M
less he has been economically connected with
the diocese for the six calendar months pre-
ceding.
Section 2. The council shall also be COM
posed of lay-members, being white, and con-
sisting of one delegate for each parish Or
church. chosen by the vestry thereof. Every
parish or church having more than one otticl-
ating minister economically settled, shall be
entitled to send as many lay delegates as it
has ministers, and in every case the delegate
OF delegates shall be communicates in the
Church.
And that there be added as q third section
to Article II as follows:
Section g. The council shall yet further be
composed of four clerical delegates from the
colored missionary jurisdiction of the diocese
as constituted under Canon XIII of colored
mission churches. The colored clergy now
connected with the diocese shall, however,
retain their right to seat and voice in the
council.
HUGH w. SHEFFEY.
r. Fl. BAKER,
JOSEPH WILMER
JOHN L.. WILLIAMS,
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HUGH w. SaEFFEY.
r. Fl. BAKER,
JOSEPH WILMER,
JOHN L. WILLIAMS,
j. S. HANCKEL,
CHARLES MINNIGERoDE,
j. B. NEWTON,
P. POWERS.
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TE1E
xStauptonx Indicators
LOCAL.

FRIDAY MORNING, MAY 25, 1888.
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ITOR SALE-That splendid building lot, front.
Il ing about 65 fees on East Main Street, with
a depth of about 800 feet Apply to
mayl5.St JOS B. WOODWARD.
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fered substitute for the majority resolu-
ton. His substitute referred the two re-
ports to a speciaLcommittee to Investigate
and report some plan for separate organi-
Z4tion to the next Council. Col. Taylor
urged that the need for the adoption of
tue majority was not imperative at this
time; the dangers which had been alluded
to from the Injection Of ignorant delegates
into the council we're not immlneElt. Col.
It's substitute was laid On the table.
THE PRESIDING BISHOP ADVOCATES THE
MAJORITY REPORT.
Bishop Randolph took the floor and gaye
his beatty approval 10 the majority report.
He said his experience with the colored
people during his episcopate had taught
him that this plan Of separate orgallza-
ton was for their best interest.
THE MAJORITY REPORT ADOPTED.
The vote was then taken 10y orders on
the adoption Of the majority report and
resulted as follows: Ayes-63 clergymen,
ard 81 laymen; Noes-l9 clergymen, and
II laymen. These amendments to the
Of the diocese for ratification. The VOTES
of the parishes on them will be sent upt to the
Council of 1889 at Lynchburg. TIE feel
ing among the white members of the
council was almost, if not quite, unanl-
nous that q separate organization WAS
best for both races, but there Was con-
siderable negative vote on The canon
amendments proposed, arising out OF 1he
conviction that such a separate organlza-
ton should be erected and In operation for
the colored people before they should be
excluded from the Diocesan Council.
EREsTING HISTORICAL PAPER.
Col. James IL. Skinner read paper pre-
pared by the venerable Hlstorlographer of
the Dloces an Council, Rev. Philip Slaugh-
ter. It dwelt on the Importance OF pre-
serving the old vestry books OF the anci-