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Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1888-11-03
A Letter FrSm Grover.

During the state fair the ladies of
the Catholic church conducted a
bazaar, and among other things,
voted a gold headed and handsomly
engraved cane to the most popular
presidential candidate. Votes sold
at ten cents each, and is usually the
case, money carried the day, and a
few days ago the following note was
received from President Cleveland
acknowledging the receipt of the
walking stick:
EXECUTIVE MANSION, |
Washington, Oct. 1888. !
Mr.. John G. Barr, Salem, Ogn.-
Dear Sir: Il am in receipt OF
your note of the Sth inst, and the
handsome gold-headed ebony cane
referred to therein, which has beer
sent to me as the result of the voting
at the state fair has also been
received.
| am grateful for this mark o.
friendly favor on the part of those
who aided to place the cane in my
possession, but derive more comfort
from the fact that it was the agency
in doing much good to struggling
parish.
Thanking you for courtsey in the
matter, | am very truly yours.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1888-11-03

The name of this company shall
be "Salem Street Railway Com
pany," and the duration of this cor
poratiOn shall be perpetual.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-07-13
Another Commission for Valentine.

Under a resolution OF the City Council OF
Charleston, S. o., Edward V. Valentine, the
Richmond sculptor, has been commissioned
10 execute the Euston memorial bust. The
Charleston World says:
"When the late Mrs. Hannah Enston, the
widow and executrix OF CharlestOn's 'most
munifcent beneiactcr,' assisted personally
In settling this large estate and placing IT In
the possession OF the city in her own life
time, the then City Council took action look.
ing 10 the erection In the centre OF Ension
village OF q suitable memorial IN his honor.
1t 10 to be a memorial hall which the resi-
dents OF the village may use for MANY pur-
poses, and where in case OF need religious
services may be held on Sundays.
"Plans OF the building are being prepared,
and Yesterday The City Council authorized
the Mayor 10 correspond with MIR. Valentine,
slhe distinguished sculptor OF Virginis,'
for bust OF Dir. Enston, in imperishable
bronze, which will be erected In this memo
rial hall and suitably inscribed. Dir. Valen-
tine has already achieved most exalted
position In art circles on both sides OF the
Atlantic by his recumbent iigure OF Lee, bis
Apdfomache, his statue OF BRECKENRIDGE;
while his busts Of Albert Sidney Johnston,
NJ. II. Maury, Robert Y. Haync, General
Pickett, q. G, MemmInger, and very many
others, have brought hun the highest encO.
miums.
"Tbe CITY Council are 10 be congratulated
on placing tins important commission IN the
hands Of native sculptor, whose genius aud
culture, already demonstrated, is the assu-
rance OF an art work in which our citizens
will take pride, and will be The more valued
because II will be fashioned In 'Old Vir-
ginny.' which, by the way, is nearer 10 US
thaa Rome.o
1t Is learned that Mr.. Valentine has his
hands now full OF work, and that several
more commissions are In prospect.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-07-13
BLACK AGAINST WHITE.
A Conflict I'm Arkansas Considered
Probable.

A Memphis (Tenn.) special ssys: IL was
reported here early this morning that serious
trouble was brewing between whites and
blacks In Crittenden county, Arkansas, which
lies opposite Memphis on the Mississippi
river. The negroes Ia Crittenden outnum-
Der the whites five 10 one. There are 1000
negro votes In the county, and only 700
white votes, and I'm consequences oil the large
majority the blacks have the legal affairs OF
Marion and every town within its boundary
lines are presided over by negro officials.
out Of twenty magistrates there are only
two whites. The chairman, clerk, and
Judge OF the County Court are sll negroes,
and even the representative Is colored man.
For years the brief authority vested in these
cOlored officials has Imoued them with the
idea that the whites must subject themselves
to any treatment at the bands OF the blacks,
and outrages on all laws OF good order have
frequently been perpetraied. The few
white officials who have been elected have
endesvored by every means TO root out tho
most corrupt OF this element, and this
always occasions more or less friction
between the races. At each term OF
the Criminal Court charges have been made
against some Of the ofending colored Office
holders, aud Investigations on the part OF the
tISuu Jury utNt tttuth'Q ihNt-N'iN"N'
being found against them. At the October
term last year Judge ID. W. Lewis, The CO.
lOred County. Court judge. and David Fer.
guson, his clerk, were indicted Tor habitual
drunkenness. Their trial will take place In
a few days, and the threatened trouble is the
outgrowth OF this i.ct.
The present grand jury Is composed OF
white men, and fuel has been added TO the
fame by the report that they intended TO In.
vestigate the official career OF number OF
cofored men besides those mentioned. Five
days ago ball dozen planters were
notified through their colored servants that
their lives were IN danger, as the negroes
were determined 10 drive the white people
out OF the county or Kill them. This warn.
ting was supplemented by anonymous notes
in disguised band. These notes
were sent 20 various prominent WHITE
men through the po,troGice at Ma
rion. The recipients were given five
days in which to leave. One OF these
missiyes was received by the sheriff OF the
county, white Republican. The white peo-
pie have therefore prepared for war. Gov
ernor Hughes has been informed OF the
state OF Affairs, and teventy-fye Winchester
rides were sent over from this city.
A conflict is likely TO occur At any time.
CrIttenden county was harried by Powell
Clayton's militia in reconstruction times.
The white people are therefore likely to be
relentless il the negroes commit any outrage.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-07-13

CT. MARY'S SCH0OL.-Founded
y iq2. Tho new Art Building completed lssi
For catalogue address Rev. y. SAkDE>. i. NJ,
Rectar and Principal.
"The climate Of Raleigh Is one OF the best In
the world. n-BP. LYMAN. 80 e4-eod3m
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-07-13

hard to comprehend. The triple alliance stu
holds, WILLIAMS pledged To iis maintenance,
and Hungary has The game In her own hands.
The moment Russia dIsrsgards the warning
given her by the dual monarchy the Magyar
can, and probably will, provoke hossilsi'es,
ssd Germany and Italy would DO bound TO
come TO Austro- Hungsry's assistance.
That would mean the protection OF Turkey
from Russia also, TO say nothing Of the fact
that England could be counted on TO stand
BY the Sultan. There Is nothing IN Will
LrsM's determination TO pay friendly VISIT
to the Gar that Is inconsistent with Ger
many's pledges 70 her allies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-07-13
PAGE.
A Negro shsrper-The Crops. &c.

n tO NhOI@a eANs
Correspondence Of tho Richmond Dispatch.l
LuRAY, VA, July IL, 1888.
A negro man, representing himself TO be
a lawyer from North Carolina and the agent
OF loan or banking agency ut Raleigh, in
that State. visited Luray few days ago and
succeeded in yictimizing 4 number OF our
colored citizens 10y representing to them that
he could obtain lOaus Of money from his CON-
panY to the extent OF toe value OF their pro-
perty. The terms were liberal, and as long
a period rs twenty years would be given the
borrower, if Necessary, in which 10 return
the money. Under the plan, however, the
agent was to be paid 81 by each applicant for
loan and be would at once apply TO his
company for the desired amount, which he
promised would be forthcoming in about
oight DAYS. In this WY the sharper im-
posed upon u number Of his race, and had
obtained about So before the fraud was dis
covered, when be immediately departed for
parts unknown, leaving his victims to medi-
tate upon the manner in which they had
been "taken in.' The man ia described as
being intelligent and the pOssessor OF very
glib tongue.
A meeting has been called to assemble At
Luray tomorrow to form state Farmers
Alliance, ut which meeting Representatives
from the various local organizations recently
formed in this State will be present. Quite
a number OF delegates are expected. This
organization has considerable membership
in this county.
A heavy rain.storm passed over this
section on MONDAY evening last, and
II IS said that few miles south OF town
some damage was done to the fencing and
the growing fields OF corn. The season so
far has been good one for the growing
crops and the indications now are that
large corn crop Will be raised. T.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-07-13
A Terrific storm ia Fauquier-Two
Women Killed.

women hfileu.
A MorrisvilIe (Fauquier county letter to
the Baltimore Sun says A fatal storm swept
through q narrow belt OF country in lower
Fauquier county, near White Ridge, Mon
day night shortly after o'clock resulting
In the destruction Of much property and
two lives. The storm first struck the farm
Of Mr.. Joel Oliver, sweeping away every
thing before il. The dvelling-house and
stable were totally demolished. He1yy tim
bers, furniture, etc. were buried distance
OF quarter OF a mile. A feather-bed, upon
which an inmate OF the house was sleeping,
was found in the top OF tree nearly half
mile away. Nearly every tree in tue apple
orchard was either stripped OF its limbs or
torn I'D BY the roots. Hty.stacks were
blown down and farming implements de-
strOyed.
The family, consisting Of Joel aud Buck
Oliver, their mother "a very old LADY,, and
sister had retired when the storm struck the
house. Mrs. Oliver aud her daughter were
killed and both men were seriously but not
fatally injured. One Of the men upon re-
gaining CONSCIOUSNESS found himself lsing
I'm the yard some distance from the house.
He called for help and was answered By bis
brother, W DO was also badly hurt. The two
brothers, though badly injured. managed TO
reach a uelghb0rs house aud give the alarm.
The injured men were cared for aud 4
rcsculng party Immediately started out to
search for the missing women. The search
was continued all night and their bodies were
not found till late bour this morning,
badly mangled, several hundred Yards from
where the house stood. The storm then
passed through body OF woods. cutting
down the trees like grass before a mower,
and struck a large frame barn on the farm OF
MIR. Noah Grove, completely tearing 1t to
pieces and scattering timbers, planks, and
shingles over the Gelds hundreds OF yards
away. A buggy, wagon, and farming nipple
menls were DESTROYED.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-07-13
"Practical" Education.
A southern contemporary says:

4 southern contemporary says:
ain q practical age like this we live In a
practical education for the youth OF the land
T. Of the utmost importance. That
education ~ best which best teaches the
young man or woman Just entering upon the
duties OF life how TO get along in the world
how 10 make living"
So far so good. But our contemporary
makes the mistake Of adding:
"Latin aud Greek are not to be under
valued In the education OF the gentleman or
professional NAN. Indeed, one or both are
absolutely essential. But all OF US cannot be
educated to be merely gentlemen or probes
sional men,"
Here we have the anti-csssical theory crop
ping ont aeain-a theory opposed to what
we may term the "practical" observation OF
the majority OF men who have given college
training and its results the study the subject
merits. OF course all OF us cannot be merely
professional men, but what arguments there
in that against liberal educationi What ar
gumentis there In that against acquiring the
mental discipline that comes with the
study OF the classical We 'claim-and the
claim is supported by numerous examples
around us-that there Is no more practical
basis upon which 10 build than liberal edu-
cation. Some OF the most practical aud sue
cessiul professional meu we are az
quaintcd with are college. men, who have
given proof OF the fact that they owe their
success In large measure TO their college
training. One danger that threatens the mis-
called "New South" is that she may be car
RED away by that which Is practical only in
name. Ia reaching out for the future she
may lose her hold upon much IN the past
that helped to make the foundation Of her
civilization and greatness. The rapid mate
rial and industrial progress Of the South
during recent years has made among her
people many eopyertsto the idea OF educating
her youth In "srecisties." That is ali very
well. TIE age demands specialists. But 1t
should be remembered that experience has
demonstrated that the specialist will be
better specialist II be starts with a liberal
education. Read what "K" says In another
column this morning about farmers sons at
college. What applies TO farming In this
connection applies to nearly all, II not all,
Other occupations.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-07-13
Greene County Democratic.


At mass.meeting Of the Democrats Of
Greene county, Va, held In Stanardsylie
July IL, 1888. for the purpose OF electiug
delegates 10 represent the county in the con-
eressional convention which meets IN Wood
stock July 2Gth 10 nominate candidate to
represent the Seventh district OF Virginia,
George W. Shelton, chairman Of The county
organization. preeided, and Raleigh Duna-
way was elected secretary. On motion 1t was
agreed that the Cbsir appoint committee,
com posed OF two from each magisterial dis
trict, who should retire and select parties for
delegates and alternates and report them to
the meeting. The committee reported the
following:
Ruckersville Disirict-Dr. George Il. Jen-
nipzs and k. 3. Siapson, delegates; George
W. Graves and DR.. john w. Williams, alter
mates.
Stanprdsyle District-J. Il. Davis and
Msior Il. A. Mcmillan, delegates; James
Beazley and James 5 Eddins, alternates.
Monroe District-L. +. Gooding and Il.
r. PARROT, delegates W. s. Chapman aud
John w. Crow, aI,ernates.
The vote was then tskeu on the report, and
the parties named therein we're elected dele
gates and alttrnates.
On moti0n the meeting then adjourned.
GEORGE W SHELTON, Chairman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-07-13
Death. Watch.
rBy telegraph 70 tho Dispatch.l

ST. LOUIS, July 12.-The usual death.watch
was set at G O'Clock Yesterday morning over
Hugh NJ. Brooks elias Maxwell aud Henry
Lagdre1, who are sentenced to be hanged
FRIDAY. Three guards haye the prisoners In
special charge, ard will not lose sight OF
them for a moment uuIlI the execution takes
place or the Governor interieres with bis
clemeney. Brooks spent most OF the fore
noon playing dominoes with the watchers,
and was in pretty good spirits, but wa' anx-
iously looking for dispatches from Jefferson
City. where his attorneys are pleading before
the Governor.
81. LOUIS, July 12.-The Governor this
morning rendered hts decision, IN which he
declines TO grant Communication Of sentence
against Hugh n. Brooks alias Maxwell, but
granted respite for four weeks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-07-13
FRIDAY. July 10, 1898.
Not Happy.


The Republican party Is not happy. Bad
feeling. like an evil spirit, has been following
Il for some time, aud has maierialized At
nearly every recent meeting OF the faithful
II made It's presence manifest at various local
gatherings OF the party that took place Just
prior TO the assembling OF the Chicago Con-
vention, and in the lastnamed body IL held
high carnival. Probably there never was =
national political convention before In which
90 much unbrotherly sentiment came TO the
surface rs was developed in the Chicago
Convention. What with the Virginia fight.
the treason OF FORAKER. the cbsrges con-
cerniug The use OF the AL0EB barrel, aud the
tactics Of the PIumed Knights followers. the
genus Of discord had flold-week. Sore
beadedness amounted almost TO on epidemic,
and although 1t was loudly protested
after the convention adjourned that
a salve called "tbe good Of the party"
had proved q cnre-alI, there are evidences
thai certain sspiran,s in the party for presi'
deutial honOrs do not yet wear their hats
with any degree Of comfort. We stu hear
mutteriRgs OF fraud, bribery, corruption,
betrayal, and undetermined work, and OF
letters OF congsiulation that do not parIake
OF the warmth Of the weather. The latest
indication that bad feeling will not down
and that all - not serene is found in the
prOceedingsoi the Republican National Com
mittee, which met in New York Wednesday.
When the names oil the Executive Commit
tee were submitted II was discovered that
there was upon il only one representative OF
the southern States-GooDLoE OF hea-
tueky--and the southern members imme-
diately began to kick. But their kicking did
no good, for, as our telegram puts IL, "af!er
q long debate the names submitted by the
committee were adopted as members OF the
Executive Committee" That was not plea
sant; but what are the southern members
going 10 do about Il? Indeed, Whist else
could they have expected? Kentucky
Is not negro State, and in the
majority OF the other southern States the ne
groes constitute the great bulk Of the Repub-
lean party. The Republican leaders are
fully aware that they have but TO give the
order and these negroes will swing promptly
into line on eiection-day. They are also
aware that the white Republicans OF the
South will be compelled to seek TO officer
The negroes in what are known as the negro
States. Not to do so would DO to cut
themselves OF from all share in the possible
spoils. There was nothing to be gained by
O more liberal recognition Of the South on
the Executive Committee, seeing that the
party has the white Republicans Of this Sec
ton under its thumb by reason OF its grip
upon the man and the brother. The south.
ern leader is like poor boy at frolick, but
be must grin and bear it--must submit to
any slight that bis northern political task
master may choose TO pu. upon him, or 60
hungry when the supper-ii any supper
there be-shal be brought in. At the same
time 1t cannot be doubted that while the
southern members and their friends are
waiting for the supper their heads will be
very sensitive.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-07-13
is LIFE
WORTH LIVING /?

That depends upon the Liver,
for IL tho Liver Is inactive the
whole system Is out Of order-ihs
breath Is bad. digestion poor,
head dull or aching. energy and
hopeful.ess gone, the spifits are
depressed. heavy weight exists
alter eating, with general de-
epOndency and the blues. Tho
Liver Is the housekeoper Of the
health: and harmless, simple
remedy that acts like Nature,
d0ss not constipato Afterwards or
require constant taking. does not
Interfere with business or plsa-
sure during its use. make Sim
mons liver Regulator medical
perfection.
"Have tested its virtues personally and know
that tor Dyspepsia BIIiousnsss, and Throhbing
bsadsche, IL r. the bcss medicine the world ever
saw. Hare tried many ether remedies before
Sim mons Lissr Regulator, and none gave more
than temporary relief, bur tho Regulator not
IN. H. JONES. Macon. Ga"
sv- See that you got tho GENUINE, prepared
BY J. u. zEiLIN q CO.. Phfiadeiphins Pa
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-07-13
DAkVEE.I.E.
The People Pleased-A Salt for
Damages.
renecisl Telegram 70 tho DlspatchJ

Especial telegram 10 tho Dispatch,l
DANvILLE, Va, July 12.-People here are
much pleased with the nomination Of Rev.
Posy q. Lester for Congress by the Martins
willie Convention. He is an ironside Baptist
preacher, good speaker, without political
record, aud very popular in the western
counties, especially among the Baptsts and
Dunkards. The nomination was a most for
tunate one, and will harmonize conflicting
elements.
Among the passengers In the wrecked
train on the NIrginia Midland road to-day
was General james Longstreet, who stops
over in Danvllle tonight. All the passen-
gers agree that the trestle was rotten, and
much Indignation is expressed.
In the suit for damages OF Thomos Y.
Williams against the Richmond and Dan
willie railroad the Jury to>day gave the plain
tif $4,000.
A large number OF insurance>men arrived
in the city to-day TO adjust losses sustained
by the recent tire.
A robber entered the house OF Mr.. Paul
Taylor last night and stole his clothes, watch,
a small sun OF money, and a prayer-boOk.
Nr. Taylor was in the room at the time, but
was not awakened. No clue 10 the robber
has yet been obtained.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-07-13
SOUTH SIDE.
TIE DEATH OF A NOTED BRUNSWICK
NAN.
sutdsn Death Of 9 Lady-Prosress OF the
New Town Of Crsws-stors
Robbed.
rcorre.poudouco Of tho Richmond DIspatch.l

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
PETERSBURG, July IL. 1888.
Information has been received OF the
death nc bis residence, ia Lawrcnceviile, oil
General p. b. Starke, one OF The most promi-
uent and respected citizens OF Brunswick
county. He was nearly seventy years OF
age. and for some time past had been IN
bsd health. For quite year or more ne
had been blind. He was one OF the most
patient OF men under bis Affections. General
starke leaves 4 widow aud one or more
children. he went to Mississippi many
wears ago, and served In the Legislature OF
that State, aud served also in the Coniede'
rate army. After the war he returned 10
brunswick county, and represented ms
people in the Legislature OF Virgins. lie
was respected by all classes o. people In his
community, and was noted for his brave,
chivalrous, aud generous character.
Mrs. DR.. John Field died at the residence
Of her husband, In Brunswick county, yes
terday. after a brief illness. oil congestion.
She Was well known here and In Der section
So a lady OF exalted character aud lovely dis
position.
Work IL going on rapidly at the new town
OF Crewe, 10 Nottowsy county, the present
headquarters OF the Norfolk aud western
Railroad Company for the Eastern division.
As accommodations are prepared the isini'
lies OF employees in this city and Etirick are
meved up. Some fifty or more buildings
baye already been completed, and many
others are ia course OF erection. There are
eight stores, two bOardiug-houses, ana
restaurant now in operation. Nohquor Is rs
vet allowed 10 be sold there. The machine
department Of the company will hardly be
ready for active work before the latter part
OF this month.
The grocery store of Mr.. N. Reilly, near
the Old market, was broken into by thieves
last night and quantity Of cigars, liquors.
and other articles, and fine double-case
gold watch were stolen. The police are IN
search OF the goods to-day.
While the Independent Republicans are oil
opinion that General Malone IL trying 10 get
ia his work with view to retaining control
OF the party management 10 Virginia, they
are still confident that he will not succeed to
an extent that Will be hurtiul.
EODrS ADAIR