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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-21

WE OFFER FOR THE HOLIDAYS
200 cases Rhein Wines,
800 cases French Clarets and White
Wines,
200 casks Ale and Porter,
200 casks Muenchner Lewen Brau
Beer,
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nestle Wines and Liquors. Sole
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1913 Inn HUGO & SCHMELTzER,
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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-09-16
WHAT THE REPORTERS SAY.
TeIegraphic RepOrtOriaI Comments
Oh the Great Debate.

BATESBU RG, Sept. 9'-Four. hours and q half
Of the Sub.treasury talk And Senator But
Ter and Congressman Tom Watson, OF
jeorgiR are responsible for it-especially the
virile young Georgian who has cast aside his
law books. for the time was three to one in
favor OF the latter.
But nobody was tired-eXcept the CORES
pondents, who used pencils enough 10 start
lumber factory$and consumed note books
galore-for the speaking was of the prImest
quality: There was attention for the brave
words and stern logic Of Cardinals magn etIc
son OF Edgefield, and there was almost enthu.
siasm over the witty, ringing and eloquent
talk Of the newly elected representative Of
the Tenth district in Georgia who came to
champion the sub-treasury.
IT Is impossible TO do either speaker exact
justice, but the epitome given below will
give IL fair idea OF the debate.
The day was perfect one. and the speak
Ing was under auSpicious climatic conditions.
The morning trains brought accessions from
the neghboring towns. and the home folks
turned out early and in large numbers to do
honor to the men and the occasion. Su-
perintendent Talbert was present but did not
"blow his mouth" on his pet scheme, as 1t
had been agreed that none but the two speak
ers mentioned should be called upon.
The meeting was opened by Professor Nash,
who read a letter from PresidentJ. WIN.
Strokes, Of the State Alliance, saying that
he regretted his inability to be present; that
he was prevented by reason of professional
engagements that he.could not break.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-09-16
Columbia Register.

BATEsBURG, 3. c., Sept. 9.-AllIancemen
are jubilant over the victory won here by
the brilliant young Georgian. Tom Watson,
Congressman-elect from the Tenth District,
In the debate with Senator NJ. G. Butler on
the sub-treasury plan. The vote Ia ken at the
close Of the debate showed that the aud Ience
was overwhelmingly In favor OF the plan and
the arguments by which IL was supported.
The discussion commenced at IL O'Clock In
the morning and lasted until late In the az
ternoon, With An hours suspension. for din.
ner. Mr.. Watson opened the debate, speak
ing for about two hours General Butler oc-
cupied about the same time In reply, and
In closing Mr.. Watson spoke for nearly three
hours. Many prominent Alliancemen were
present from all parts OF the State and from
Georgia.
The meeting was called 10 order and pre-
sided over by Professor Nash. Prayer was of.
fered and Professor Nash then read letter
from President Stokes, OF the Slate Alliance,
regretting that other engagements prevented
him from attending Professor Nash then
made short speech saying that people are
apt to read only on their own side and their
own papers and thus become narrow minded
In matters which demand the widest infor-
nation. These meetings and discussions
give us an opportunity to hear both sides OF
the questions. Georgia" he said, "has al
ways responded to her call. We are to have
the pleasure to-day OF listening 10 one OF
Georgia's most eloquent orators, Thomas
Watson"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-09-16

The Methodist missionaries in China
number eighty-one-from M. +.
Church thirty-lOur Church South,
thirteen. Wesleyans twenty-five, all
other Methodists twelve. They have
united in the China Methodist Union,
and propose common name for
Chinese Methodism, uniform course
of study for native preachers, and one
BODY of rules for natives members.
Have you good pattern? Much
depends upon it. If you have an im-
perfect one your character will be
misshaped. Copy 40 human life. 1t
is incomplete. The best man who
ever lived was wrapped. Copy Jesus
Christ. He is the Christian only
model.
An English paper reports that Rev.
DR.. John Brown, pastor OF Bunyans
Church, Bedford, in an address at the
opening of new church, said that
parishioner, who recently returned
from Mentone, gave $50 as a thank
offering for having escaped the earth
quake. "Ah," said DIR. Brown, II
lave Il number of friends should like
to send to Mentonc, for l am sure
nothing butan earthquake would move
them To give me such donation"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-09-16
Augusta Chronicle.

BATEsBURG, s. c., Sept. 9-At the conclusion
of the speaking this afternoon / asked an
old gray-haired farmer who chanced To be
near me, as the crowd dispersed, what he
thought Of our Georgia speaker.
His reply was unique and heartfelt. and If
anything can be judged from attention, mp
taken as the sentiment of the crowd. He
said In answer TO my question:
"Why he's the peartest young fellow we've
got here yet He's the oultalklnest fellow L.
The debate OH the subtreasury bill between
Senator NJ. G. Butler, Carolina's honored and
able United States senator, and Hon. Thomas
+. Watson, Georgias mettlesome and elo-
Quent young Alliance congressman. elect,
which was set for to-day at Batesburg, at
tracted q large crowd here. BY rail and
private conveyance they came from miles
large delegations, while Messrs, Mel Branch
James Barrett and w. r. Hadley accompanied
Mr.. Watson. and with your correspondent
represented Georgia In the gathering.
The speaking was In the open air, and a
platform and benches were arranged In a
pleasant grove right In the town limits. The
newspapers had we'll known corps OF cor
lesion and Augusta to Charlotte the papers
were represented. Quite number Of ladies'
were present and the crowd was a representa-.
tive audience or this , fine arr, Ieultural sec,
the forenoon, beginning at II O'clock. and
with an hours intermlssion for dinner WAS
resumed again and occupied d large part OF
the afternoon. II Is a compliment 10 the
speakers that the crowd was larger after din.
ner than before The crowd numbered ut
least 1900. and was attentive, appreciative
and demonstrative.
It Is no injustice to Senator Butler 10 say
that In the natural order OF things he had The
advantage Of Mr.. Watson before the debate
began.
Cardinals honored. able, fear arless and he.
loved senator. IL was only natural that the
odds should be In his favor IN u contest on
the political hustings against young man
from another state, unknown to everybody
In the audience, and practically unknown In
national politics, to say that in spite OF nll
this Mr.. Watson captured the entire crowd,
overwhelmi 1gly in his favor, Is no small
com pliment, but II Is an unquestiOned fact.
Senator Bntler admitted this When he told
Mr.. Watson good night. for he said, ~ had
the argument, but you had the crowd"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-09-16
Newberry Herald and News.

BATEsBURG, S. c., September 9.-The much
advertised debate between United States Sen
gresham Tom Watson is in progress here to.
day. The crowd, which so far seems good.
natured, is not as large as expected, number.
ing about 800, oil told.
The meeting was held In delightful grove
about one hundred and fifty yards west OF
the depot. The meeting was opened Mt 1890
q. M, In the old.fashioned camp meeting way
OF winding q large tin horn calling the clans
to order.
At this meeting no Just Judgment can be
made as TO who has the advantage.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-09-16
Charleston World.

BATESBURG, Sept 9-Butler and Watson
have met, and the debate between Carolina's
sturdy, magnetic senator and the virle young
Georgian Is over. The sub.treasury was the
stated Issue on which they clashed swords.
but. measured by the express judgement of
the other, each flew the track" Some very
fine things regarding that ever.present bone
of contention were said on each side. MIR.
Watson made many friends, and 1t is but the
truth to say he haG the demonstrative por.
ton of the crowd with him. He interspersed
his discussion Of the matter with some fine
flight OF eloquence, and with apt anecdote.
On the other hand, Senatoar Buffers brave
words and steady talk brought ringing cheers
from all sides. .--.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-09-16

sbarp Encounter of Wit Between
south CarOIina's Senator and
caorpta,s Alliance Congressman.
The Account Seems to Indicate
That the Georgian Carried the
Crowd with Him, as Against the
Victor at Prosperity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-31
COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION.
An Enjoyable and Successful Entertainment
at Masonic Temple.

An Enjoyable and Successful Entertainment
at Masonic Tomp1c.
The Columbian exposition held at Masonic
| Temple under the auspices of Columbia Lodge.
No "A, l. o. G. T., closes tonight after sue
cessful week. The exposition has been visited
| by large crowds each night since the opening.
part OF each evenings program was grand
| tableau, in which 200 persons in costume repre-
| sented all nations.
feature Of the exposition was the absence
| OF voting, and the guests were therefore per-
mitted to enjoy the evening without the an
| noyanco Of canvassers The booths and tents
were tastefuly decorated with flags aud bunt-
| ing representing the different nations. They
| were as follows:
American. presided over by Misses sineell and
Lynch: Great Britain, by Misses Minor; Ger
man. 6y Miss - Lodge; Corean, by Misses Cis-
sell; French, by Miss A. MAY Martin; Gipsy by
Miss Lollie Scbrivenor; Turkish. by Miss Helen
Nye; Japanese. by Misses Haskins and Mclean;
Chinese. by Mrs. Michael; African, by Mr.. Chas.
Anaaaie; Indian, by Mr.. +. l.. Harries; gallery
Of inc arts, by Miss Franco Small; refresh
ments, by Mrs. and Miss Bischof; flower. by
Messrs. j. A. and D. Magruder. The Misses
Curry in charge of tableaux.
Inc lemonade and buttermilk stands did
good business, they being tho only beverages
to be had In the room.
The art gallery attracted more than ordinary
attentlon and afforded much amusement
The sum of cents was charged for this
extra amusement and the special notices for
| the works of art and treasures of antinuitv
were as follows:
l. This collection has been secured from pub
NC anu private sources by the managers at O
great expenditure of time and thought.
(No insurance.)
2. Many Of these precious treasures are
paced on the walls OF the gallery for public
ihspeTtioh ior the nrst time. Glands Of
g.. The managers will gladly point out and
explain ali difhcuit questions. Jokes free.)
4. LANES are particularly cautioned not to
scratch matches on the frames and gentlemen
must not spit on the carpet.
Cake your turn
At last nights gathering Mr.. Henry Ward,
the fancy bicycle rider gave an exhibition OF
his skill and won the applause of the entire au-
Tonight an exhibition of polo on wheels will
be given and at the close of the weeks festive
Ties the prizes will be awarded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-31
RECEPTION TO DIR. TOWNSEND.
A Great Gathering at Metropolitan A. n. e.
Church-some Good speeches.

a Great Gathering nc Metropolitan A. n. 4.
Church-some Good speeches.
1t was evident from the great audience that
filed the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church last
evening that Rev. James NJ. Townsend during
his stay in this city has made host Of friends.
He will leave in q few days for his home In In
diana and last evening farewell reception
was rendered him. The members Of the Blaine
lnvincible Club, with Col Perry Carson at their
head, escorted troop K, the colored cavalry
stationed at Fort Meyer, TO seats reserved for
them in the body Of the church. The troop
was attended by the Butler Guards. commanded
by Capt Young. A large delegation from the
Grand Army post Of which Mr.. Townsend il a
member WAS also present. Mr.. John Fl. smythe
called the meeting to order and introduced
Mr.. Frederick Douglass as chairman Of the
meeting.
The vice presidents were ex-Gov. Pinchback,
john 4. Cook, DR.. Purvis, John F. wilkerson,
A n. Brown, esq, Capt. Danl McCoffn, John
freeman ex,Gov. Gieaves, DR.. sumby, DR..
Eraser Dr. Wilder and Henry Lacey. The
committee on resolutions consisted of Lewis
II. Douglass, Rev, DR.. Handy, VIM. Z.
Mathews, l.. W. Pdlies and Gov. Pinchback.
MT. bougitss made pleasant informal
speech and then gave way to Mr.. Charles 4.
Morris, who expressed the regret of DR..
Iownsonds friends that he WAS going away and
paid a high tribute to his ability as u public
oihciai and his zeal and fidelity M u repre-
sentative OF the colored race. Rev. Mr..
townsend made brief reply. in which lie ex-
pressed his appreciation of this evidence of the
esteem OF his friends in this city. He COM
mended Mr.. Hatri3on's administration and
said that while no was going out OF office he
was not going out of politics. Rev. DIR. Bowen
spoke and also Mr.. John II. Smythe. Resolu-
lions OF regret at the departure OF DR..
townsend were unanimously adopted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-31
CLAIMS IN IOWA.
Politicians Of Both Parties Confidently Pre-
dieting Victory.

Politicians OF Both Parties Confidently Pre-
dieting Victory.
An Associated Press dispatch from Des
Moines, says: The political campaign draw
ing TO close has been hotly contested
by both parties During no previous state
campaign has an equal amount of interest
been taken in an election. Seldom has more
interest been aroused in even national contests.
Issues are not regarded as merely local by
either republicans or democrats. Prohibition
has been discussed by nearly all the speakers,
but it is generally conceded by the leaders that
1t will not be the deciding question. The ques-
ton Of redistricting the state congressionally
has become q prominent one, pushed a. it Is by
the republicans.
Reports from seventy-four counties give
wheeler, republican, probable plurality OF
1900. All the campaign speakers will be kep
on the stump till the eve OF the election.
Chairman Fuller OF the democratic commit
tee placed the probable democratic plurality ut
from II 900 to $4,000, based ON reports con-
sidered conservative.
Boies the candidate for governor. it is esti-
mated, will run from 200 to 5000 ahead Of his
ticket. Both committees are hopeful and are
completing plans for getting out all the vote,
which 1t is believed will be the largest ever
cast In the state at either state or O national
electloa. The peoples or Farmers Alliance
party, it is estimated, will not receive more
than Is 900 votes all told and largely drawn
from the greenback and union labor elements.
The prohibitionists have ticket in the field,
gu. apparently VIII not poll large vote, most
OF them, 1t Is predicted going with the republi-
cans. This vote amounted to 1000 two years
ago, but it ia said will not exceed !, 600 this
year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-31

The Campaign Closing Amid the Greatest
Activity on the Part of the Politicians.
An Associated Press dispatch from Boston,
sent last night, says:
The political Campaign in Massachusetts, 10
drawing to close amid the greatest activity on
the part OF the politicians of the two leading
parties. There were twenty-one republicans
and sixteen democratic rallies throughout the
state lust night and there were forty rallies adj
vcrtised for this evening. Both parties are
having large Audiences registration il heavy
and the indications point to Q big vote next
Tuesday. The republicans have upon the
stump Col c. II. Allen. their candidate for
governor, Senator Hoar, ex-Govs. Long,
Robinson and Brackets, Lieut. Gov. Halle, Col.
lector Beard. Gen. John L. Swift Of the custom
house, Congressman Dingley of Maine, Green
haise. Cogswell, Lodge and Walker of Massa-
chusetts and Russell of Connecticut Senator
Gallinger Of New Hampshire, ex-Cohgressman
Grape OF Massachusetts and many others.
The democratic side 10 being represented by
Gov. VIM. F. Russell, Hon John e. Russell,
Congressman Springer Of Illinois, Gov. Albeit
OF New Jersey, Congressman Williams and
O'Neill OF Massachusetts, Hon. George NJ.
Stearns and many of the younger generation Of
Massachusetts democrats, while the party has
also had the assistance of Congressman Mills of
Texas, Mcmillan of Tennessee and Wilson of
West Virginia. Col Allen and Gov. Russell are
now speaking twice or three times each night,
and will keep it up until Monday night The
machinery at both headquarters is being
worked to its full capacity.
The prohibitionists are also active, with the
aid of Rev. Samuel Small and Mrs. Helen Gou-
gar Of Indiana.
The peoples party are holding few rallies
but the socialist labor party, which has a state
ticket In the field, cuts little figure in the CAM
paign.
Both republicans and democrats claim that
they will elect their candidate for governor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-31
MURDERED BY BANDITa.
Chief Of the Medical STAFF Of the COLONY 9
Madagascar and Escort Shot Down.

Chief of the Medical STAFF Of the Colony at
Madagascar and Escort Shot Down.
The Petit Journal of Paris publishes the news
from Madagascar Of a massacre, by natives. of
soldiers forming the escort Of medical officer.
Dr. Beziat chief of the medical staff of the
French colony at Subervieville, was descending
the betsiboks river, escorted by all native SOL
diers, forming part Of the auxiliary French
force in that district. The doctor and his es-
cort were en- route to Majunga the town Just
destroyed, when they were suddenly attacked
by band OF Madagascar bandits who opened
hre upon them from the river banks.
The native soldiers forming DR.. Beziat's es-
cort behaved bravely and promptly returned
the fire opened upon them from the Jungle.
They were. however, placed at a great disad-
vantage, from the fact that while they formed
clear target for bandits the latter were SO
effectively concealed that the escort WINS only
able to aim at the puts Of smoke and fame
issuing from the river banks
The doctors boat was kept going down
stream as fast as possible. while the escort
answered the bandits fire. DIR. Beziat was one
OF the first to succumb to the attack. He was
shot through the body as he was emptyinR his
revolver at the natives hidden in the banks, and
as he staggered a second shot hat him, causing
him to fall into the river, where he was subse-
quently dispatched with assegais, thrown by
the bandits from their hiding places.
Eight Of the native soldiers forming the
escort were also killed by the bandits, who
piundered the baggage Of the doctor and took
possession Of everything portable. A detach-
ment OF troops has been sent in pursuit Of the
bandits, but there Is not much prospect that
they will be captured unless betrayed by other
natives.