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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-04
Republican Facts and Logic.

Col. Parsons is reported to hare said in
his speech at the Republican convention at
Lexington, that Democratic rule meant
DEBT, depreciation Of values and financial
ruin, whilst Republican sway always
brought on an area of prosperity.
Let us see how this COMFORTS with the
facts. At the close of Mr.. Cleveland's ad-
ministration the finances of the country
were in a healthier condition than at any
time since the war. Economy and retrench
ment had accumulated d surplus in the U.
S. Treasury which the trouble was to know
what to do with it. Since the event of Mr.
Harrison's administration there have been
more failures in ak months than in any
twelve months Of Cleveland's term. They
have been big failures too, and of the pro-
tected kind, which Republicanism presum
ed to foster.
How about the Republican rule in the
South after the war? THIS was of the kind
to If Malone comes into power in the State.
Outside of Hsyti there never was q more
disastrous and dsgraceful state of affairs
under any rule, that called itself govern
ment. 1t not only was disgrace to the
Republican party and to the country, but
it smelled to high heaven in the nostrils Of
civilization. The Republican carpet-bag
rule in the Sonth is blot and stigma not
only upon that party but upon the genera
tion in which it occurred.
But how is it since these States cast of
the Republican yoke and have been living
under Democratic rule? The prosperity OF
the South and the increase of it's wealth
has been without parallel in the history OF
the country.
How does Col. Parsons reconcile these
facts with his assertions Does he propose
to subject poor old Virginia to the same
process, which nearly ruined her sisters II
he does boss Malone and his colored CO.
horts are the ones to do it.
The above is copied from the Rockbridg.
NeWs. 1t is said that Col. Parsons is anx
ious for the Republican nomination in the
Seventh Senatorial district. The Democra
cy are very willing to abide the result, afte
this recent extreme BIainite, but now a
convert to Mahor eism, shall lneet the issue
before the people when confronted by Mr.
Jones, who will doubtless be his own sue
cesscr aud again lead the Democratic col
umn to victory in that district. BY all
means let Mr.. Parsons test his theoi les be-
fore the light of plain facts as the Neics
puts them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-04
Chairman Executive Committee of
Farmers Assembly.

WHITE MEN MUST RULE.-The Missis-
sippi democratic State executive commit
tee has promu!gat ed an address to The vo-
tiers of the State urging active work in be-
half of the democracy. The address de.
nouuces the republican party for It's abuse
of the civil-service Law and melting race
prejudices. 1t alleges that the rspublioau
rule in the State was fraught wit. ra . and
desolation. The address declares .hat he
whites must rule, and uses tho followiag
language: I'VE must show the wo.!,i that
that race created to govern, and tia has
governed all other races where thrpxu in
contact, will in Mississippi stand by the
common civilization OF the union which
that race has constructed and N tinja ioed,
and that it will never consent to BE- iu,ed
by any other race as race mania l.attd by
repegades. The flag of Caucasian niv;li-
cation must flow triumphantly at the South
and in every other section of this proud land
and throughout Christendom."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-04

"Coloner' Perry Carson, a well-known
negro barkeeper and republican politician
in Washington, made speech to some ne
gro excursionists from Virginia to that city
a day Or two ago, in which:
"He advised the unification of the color
ored vote in every part Of Virginia, and said
as the colored man had proven himself a
master on more than one occasion both in
Virginia and other Southern States, he
hoped they would pull together and achieve
republican victory in the ensuing election.
He further stated that the election of Cen
Malone would open up to the c0lored PEG
pie in Virginia untold advantages and
would undoubtedly prove the greatest good
that could befall them at this time"
The few white Virginisns whore present
intention is to vote for General Malone
next November will do well to remember
what "Colonel" Carson says until election
day.-AterGndria Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-04
LEAVE,

No. carries Pullman Palace Sleeping Car
thr Ough from New York to Roanoke where
close connection is made with through Pull
man Sleepers from Roanoke to Knoxville
Chattanooga, Memphis Atlanta, Selma, Mo-
bile and all points South and southwest.
Has connection at Hsgerstown with fast mail
from Baltimore.
Also makes close nuection at Waynes-
boro junction with G. q y. Railway vest
bound trains.
No. I:has through connection from Phlladel-
phia via Harrisburg and g. V. Railroad, and
rom Baltimore via w. NJ. r.. r.
Carries Pullman Buffet ParlOr Car from Phil
adelphia, to Roanoke. daily except sunday.
No. has connection from Baltimore aud
Washington at Shenandoah Junction via b. &
CONNECTIONS.
At Hagerstown, Md, with the Western Mary
and Railroad to and from Baltimore, Freder-
ok, Emmittsburg. Gettysburg, Penmar.
Maryland Railroad and branches.
With the Cumberland Valley Railroad toand
rom Harrisburg, Carlisle, Shippensburg,
Chambersburg, Mercersburg, Martinsburg, and
points on the Cumberland Valley Railroad and
branches.
Also to and from Pittsburg and the West and
Northwest. and Boston, New York, Philadel-
ohia, and the North and East.
AT Shenandoah Junction, w. Va, with Main
Lie of Baltimore Ohio Railroad to and from
She West.
WBynesboro Junction with G. & Ry. East
and West bound trains.
At Loeb Laird, with Lexington Branch of
Richmond Il Allegheny Railroad.
At Buchanan with Main Line of Richmond
Allegheny Railroad.
At Roanoke, with Norfolk & Western Rail-
:oad.
STAGE CONNECTIONS
At Boyce. for Wildwood and Winchester. Va.
at Troutvi!le for Fincaste
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-04

THE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR Gov
ERNoR OF OHIo.-The candidate of the
Ohio Democrats for governor, Elk Congress-
man James E. Campbell, represented the
Seventh district in the House for six years,
from 1888 to 1889. He is a native of Ohio
and forty-six years of age. He served in
the navy as a volunteer during the wal, and
afterwards studied law and was admitted
to practice. From 1876 to 1880 he was pro-
scouting attorney of Butler county. Mr.
Campbeil's popularity is shown in the fact
that he had 80 plurality 10 the Congression-
al contest in 1886, while. another Democrat
being the nominee, the Republicans carried
the district in 1883 by 85S plurality. AS
member of the House he was modest
but useful worker and a follower of Mr..
Randall with regard to the tariff, though,
as will be seen, he is expected to stand up
on the St. Louis revenue reform platform.
Mr.. Campbell is distinguished as one of
the few men who have voluntarily relin-
quished a pension, resiguiug his claim up
On the government a dozen years ago when
he became financially beyond the need of
assistance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-04
The Petersburg correspondent of the
L Il.

The Petersburg correspondent of the
Richmond Dispatch of the .2sth thus re-
fers to Gen. Malone and his movements
The employees of the postoffice here have
been kept very busy to-day, as Gen. Ma
hone is preparing to flood the State with
political circulars. The first installment
reached the postoffice this morning-there
was whole wagon-load Of it, and it IS un-
derstood that the bulk of it was directed to
the Southwest. The impression here seems
to be that Malone will make his biggest
fight in that section of the State.
The serenade given to the General last
Monday night was a very tame affair, al
though the General gave bis visitors most
cordial welcome. The Republican candi-
date did not have much to say about poll
tics, although it is reported he made siren
uous efforts to convert one of the musicians
to the Republican faith.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-04

HIS DESPERATE PosITIoN.-Few people
believed that Malone would accept the
nomination for Governor, because of the
slim chances for Republican success. The
ambitious tyrant wishes to go to the United
States Senate. The Legislature to be
chosen in 1891 will elect the senator. Had
Malone put up some one else for Governor
Republican defeat would not have killed
him and buried him politically, perhaps
He would have INDUCED in his usual mean
ness, by charging defeat to the mistakes of
the unfortunate caudidate-tool of Malone.
But Mahone's vanity got the best of him,
and he allowed his hatterers to make him
believe that he was the man of all others
who could inspire enthusiasm in the ranks
of his party.
The Democrats will organize and will
become thoroughly aroused. Malone will
be defeated and badly defeated too. And
he will not have the ghost of a show for
the Senate or anything else.
Knowing that, if he fails this time, he
will be lried forever, Malone is in des-
perate position and will fight desperately.
Rich. State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-04
ANoTHER MoN11MENr.-A small

ANOTHER MONUMENTAL small but
tasteful monument has been erected on the
lawn of the Montgomery (Va.) White Sal
piiur Springs to the memory Of between
Two sBd three hundred Confederate soldiers
F'.p died in hospital there during tho war,
aud were buried in the cemetery few
bundled yards distant from the lawn The
n .nument was purchased by contributions
secured by several Southern lady guests at
the springs, and the unwilling exercises
took place few days ago. "The Con
qnered Banner was recited by Mr.. \.
Layton, of Charleston, S. c., addresses
we're delivered by Rev. NJ. B. Wharton, If
Montgomery, and Hon. Cecil Browne, of
Talladega, Ala, and the veil was lifted by
Miss Minnie Watts, daughter of ex-GoV-
ernor Thomas Fl. Watts, of Alabama. The
were of an impressive character,
and were participated in by all the guests
of the springs, irrespective of section.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-04
The Convention Yesterday.

The deliberations of the County Demo
cratic Convention yesterday revealed much
that should crafty the masses of that
party, and of all parties. Several gentle.
men participating, and accustomed to pub,
lie speaking and addressing popular as.
semblages, as a matter of course, enter
tanned their hearers with usual interest,
but there were some who do not so often
appear upon the hustings that the people
would like to hear from oftener. OF this
class, we think we reflect the wishes of his
party friends, when we express the desire
to hear from Colonel II. J. Williams, of
Riverheads District quito often in this can.
vGss. In addition to the candidates, there
are Williams, Crawford, Churchman and
others that could be named of the county
who can stir the masses to the highest de-
gree OF enthusiasm, and no doubt Mr..
Lynn, the Chairman Of the County Com
mittee, will soon call them to fill appoint
ments.
Another feature of the proceedings which
was responded to in the fnest spirit was
to the handsome tribute paid the retiring
Senator, Major A. Koiner, by his success
sor, Mr.. Echols, when he referred to his
long public service and the stainless record
the representative trust had borne in his
hands for twelve years duration.
Though not now leading, the ex-senator
is boldly in the fight, for there is the right
ring in the resolutions be offered in the
South River District meeting, which so
pleased the Committee of the Convention
on resolutions as to induce them to incorpo-
rate the same into the proceedings of that
body.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-04

Will somebody that happens to know
about it please inform an anxious and inc
patient people whether the coroner has done
his duty in the case of that white mems re-
publican party which recently came crawl
ing out of the cAue brake down South, and
has not been heard of since Washington
Post.
Perhaps Col. Fl. G. Parsons, of the Ma
tural Bridge, or Mr.. job Sedden, of Birm-
ingham, Ala, might answer the pertinent
question. They we're prominent parties to
the call, ard it is believed they had some
CORPSE OF bribering she coroner.--Lynch-
burg Advaace.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-04

1t is stated upon the authority of q Uni
ted States Senator that Field Marshal Mat
thew Stanley Quay, flushed with the sue
cess of his venture at purchasing the Presi-
dency for Harrison, has determined, if be
can, to buy the governorship of Virginia
for. his friend VIM. Malone. With this
high and praiseworthy accomplishment in
view he will, in few days, open an office
in Washington and employa corps of clerks
to assist in the details. Was ever such i'm
portinence heard Of before? Is it not
enough to arouse the resentment of Vir-
ginians to the last degree to know that this
titled scoundrel, who gained bad eminence
by fraud and corruption in his own State,
should now deliberately act to work and
pan an invasion of this Commonwealth?
And what shall be thought of the Virginian
who would form an alliance with such a
man and willingly profit by his dangerous
and wicked devices.-Lynch. Nea0s.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-04
MabOle's Nomination,

The following is copied from the COM
ments of the Fincastie Herald, on Mahone's
nomination.
'We think Malone is strong candidate
with bis party, notwithstanding the present
attitude of the "kickers," very few of
whom we believe will refrain from voting,
and a still smaller number will vote With
the Democratic party in order to dethrone
the boss. SO therefore it is clear that the
democratic party must rely on its own
strength, rather than outside help for assis-
lance. And this we believe will be the Sc
cret of Mahone's weakness as a candidate.
He, greater extent than any other can
didate that could have been nominated,
will be the means of bringing out the full
democratic strength, and this being done
the victory is ours"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-04

NEW DEMOCRATIC PAPER Washinqton
August % "A company known as the Ma
tional Democratic Publishing Company, in
which number of leading Democrats arc
stockholders, has been incorporated under
the laws of West Virginia for the publica-
tion here of weekly Democratic paper for
national circulation. The paper will ap
pear next week and will be under the
charge Of Edmund Hudson, with Fred
erick Perry Powers as principal editorial
associate. Letters endorsing the enterprise
will be published in the first number from
ex-President Cleveland, Senator McPher-
son, Speaker Carlisle, Senator Morgan,
Secretary Fairchild, Representative John E.
Russell, Patrick A. Collins, J. F. Andrew,
and other prominent Democrats. The
name of the paper will be the National
Democrat.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-04

There is curious story in naval circles
in Washington that some secret power is
controlling the action of the Navg Depart
ment in respect to the armored battleship
Texas, now building in the Norfolk navy
yard. It is said that a deliberate plan has
matured o make this ship Gan awful ex-
ample" and n conspicuous failure for the
sole purpose Of casting discredit upon the
administration Of naval affairs of Secretary
Whithey. Ex-Secretary of Navy Chandler,
it is said, is mixed up in the affair.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-04

BUSINESS ACTIVITY AT ROANOKE
Roanoke, Va, Sept. LIN this city yester-
day $4,000 was raised to build another
ne y iron furnace to cost 100000. Roam
''be vas only asked for fifty Thousand.
TIE Roanoke Machine Works have
booked an order from the New York,
L Ike Etc and Western Railroad for three
bundled cal cars, and from -the Norfolk
and Western for several hundred caai coke
snd freight cars The working f'Tce has
been largely Increased The rol,ing mil i
running at full capacity, having b 'ostd AZ
order from the Roanoke Machine Works
which will require three m ,aths to fill.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-04
SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERT SER

foot of a despot, down to the time when
the democrats took. control of affairs
He contrasted the peaceful and be-
nifcent rule of the democrats with
the dreadful days of reconstruction and
with the later desperate attempts of Ma
hone and Mahoneism to get Virginia again
under the despot yoke. He showed that
Malone was neither democrat nor a re-
publican, neither ':pig nor pup" but was
simply Malone pure and undefiled.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-04
The Campaign.

Our Democratic leaders were in consulta-
ion at Lynchburg last week. A number
Of them were present, as was good Mr..
Barbour, who, in the absence of Dir. Cor
don in consequence of continued indispo-
sition, will fill, for the time being, the
of the State and Executive
Committees.
All of our candidates on the State ticket
were present at the Conference. The bali
was opened by all three on the 2nd inst
They will fill appointments according to
the following programme =
HON. P. W. M'KINNEY.
Albemarle, Monday, September 2.
Allegheny, Tuesday, September 3.
Botetourt, Monday, September 9.
Roanoke, Tuesday, September 10. night.
Danville, Saturday, September IA. nlgh"
Pittsylvania Monday, September ID.
Hanover, Wednesday, Septen bel 49,
Stafford, Thursday. September 10.
Fredericksburg, Friday, September ~ nlgnt
Augusta, Monday. September 23
Montgomery, Tuesday, September "a
Pulaski City, Wednesday, September 25.
C0PlClhDSi 80
Accomac, Monday, September 3d.
Northampton. special, same week.
Mathews, special, same week.
West Point, Friday, october A, night
MAJOR ]. HoGE TYLER.
Prince Edward. Monday, September 2.
Loudoun, Monday, September 9.
Green, Wednesday, September IL.
Barboursvlle. Thursday, Septemberl2 after
noon.
Culpeper, Monday, September I6.
Fauquler, Monday, September %.
Madison, Thursday, September %.
Lynchburg, Friday. Septem Der 49, night
King and Queen, Frid ay, October4.
Albemarle. Monday, October7
Louisa, special, Wednesday, october g.
SpottsyIvania, special, Thursday, October
10.
Caroline Monday, October II.
CAPTAIN R. TAYLOR SCOTT.
Pulaski, Mon day, September2.
Russell, Tuesday, September 8.
Wythe. Monday ,September9.
Scott, Tuesday, September 10.
Lee, Monday. September 16.
Washington, Monday, September %.
Tazewell, Tuesday, September24
Special appointments will be made for inter-
mediate days and announced hereafter.
The people of the North River District
will be addressed by that intrepid leader
and rodsing eanvasser, Hon. Chas. T.
O'Ferrall at Mt. Scion Thursday night,
September 9th. Colonel O'Ferrall has nc
warmer friends and who are more attached
to him than there is in the community in
which he will open the canvass on his part
A good time may be expected and the peo-
Pile animated for the contest on which we
have entered, and we venture to say nc
one will be more constant and more de-
termined in waging the conflict than this
favorite leader among the democrats Of
Virginia.
At Craigsville, in Augusta county, on
the 31st ultimo, rousing club was formed,
over which that veteran of the Democracy
in that section, Mr.. B. o. Ferguson will
preside. They called up to their help for
the occasion that spirited and eloquent
young champion of the county, Mr.. j.
Lewis Bumgardner, who is ''chip Of the
old block" and no mistake.
After Mr.. Bumgardner concluded Mr..
Emory Hill, editor of the Times, Elliott
City Maryland, who is visiting in that
section, was present and made a telling
speech.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-04
Governor Fleming.
HIS MAJORITY Is STEADILY INCREA.INe


The gubernatorial contest committee, in
session at Terra Alta, will probably con-
clude it's labors of passing on CONTESTED
votes some time this week. Mercer county
has been acted on, and the result is a net
gain-nf 1873 for Fleming, while Golf votes
have been rejected in Mcdowell caunty. at
last reports. The other votes contested in
The latter county will be acted On early This
week. at present Judge Flensings major
ity is in the neighbothoad $50 =
Charleston lW.Va.) Star, Sept. ald
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-04

General Mahoge expects to carry Virgin
ia for the Republicans by majority of 40
000.-Philadelpnia Press.
DON'T rely on Mahone's prophecies. In
1880, week before the Presidential cleo
ton, he assured his followers hat victory
was theirs. His ticket only received 3D.
600 out of more than 200, OOO.-Richmond
Dispatch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-04
THE HEDGE FENCE.

To Farmers Of augusta County, Td-The ques-
tfon of what kind of fence Is the best in the
end and the cheapest for this section of coun-
country Is being agitated at this time. and be-
lIeving 1t to be to our interest. as we'll as the
interest of the farmers of this county TO learn
all that we could from personal observation
and inspection of hedge fences as cultivated
and finished on the plan of the Shenandoah
Kingsbury. their agent. we went to Rocking
ham county, where we saw hedges that had
been finished or FLASHED, as they call it, for
two years, and after close examination, we feel
that we can safely endorse the hedge to our
neighbors. Before going we were prejudiced
against the hedge for a fence because we
thought IL would sap the soil In fields adjacent
to IL. but the farmer. James Roller, on whose
and also that it did not sprout. We found that
tae labor of trimming was much reduced from
wat we expected, it being only about days
WORK II trim a mile. In short, we believe
where farmers Will give It proper attention it
makes the best and most beautiful fence Wa
have ever seen and at a cost not more than
any other first class fence. The fact that it will
last many generations makes the hedge the
cheapest fence that can be built.
N. MCFARLAND,
4. A. FULcHsB,
E. j. XAUPE, JR.,
A. B. LIGHTNER,
SAMUEL BYERS,
z. w. WHITMER,
g. CRAWFORD MILLER
H. Il. DICKERSON,
DR.. N. WAYT,
GEO. Il. BELL.
1 also visited Rockingham for the purpose of
examining some of the hedge fences in that
caunty. l concur in the recomm edations OF
Captain Mcfarland and other. l have always
been an advocate of adopting them and TO the
extent I did so received>benefits which encour.
ages me 10 make renewed efforts in growing
ing tnem. j. G. SHIELDS.
sep At
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-04

ROANOKE. Va, Aug. 30.-The Demo
Gratis, of Montgomery. Craig nd Roanoke
counties and Roanoke City have nominated
Captain John R. johnson, of the first nam
ed county, to succeed the late Colonel Da
yid E. houstop as State Senator
John w Wooes, q y1npe attorney of
this city nominated to represent the county
of Roanoke and Craig in the Hoase Of Del.
egates. The nominations ale Exceptionally
gtr0n.