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The advocate., 1891-08-05
"FUslON OPPOSED"
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posed at tailquarters in the west, but
never in Wall street, where all the COM
mon policy OF the two parties is arranged;
and, where all the presidential candi-
dates on both sides are virtually nomi-
mated.
The address before me says: "Why
the Democratic party has survived for a
century is because it is the only party in
this coHntry's history which has stood up
for the people against centralized power;
for men against man official"
In view of the fact that the party has
entirely departed from Ito first cardinal
principles whenever 1t could hold the
public offices by so doing, the above Is
quite facetious. Abraham Lincoln gives
Us a little Democratic history worth
remembering In letter dated, Spring
field, Illinois, April 8, 1850. Mr.. Lin
coin says: "The party Of Jefferson was
formed upon its supposed superior devO-
tlon TO the personal rights of men, hold
Ing the rights of property to be second
airy only, and greatly inferior" Mr.. Lin
coin further states: "The Democracy Of
to-day QS50) holds the liberty of one
man to be absolutely nothing, when In
conflict with another mans right Of
property" Then Mr.. Lincoln tells a
story: II remember being once much
amused at seeing two partially intoxi-
Gated men engaged in fight with their
great coats on, y hich fight, after long
and rather harmless contest, ended in
each having fought himself out OF his
own coat into that Of the other. II the
two leading parties of this day are really
identical with the two In the days Of JEFF
ferBon and Adams, they have performed
the same feat as the two drunken men,"
That Is the whole case In q nut shell.
The name of the Democratic party has
lived for century, but the first princi-
pies laid down by Jefferson, as its foun-
der, have not been advocated by the party
for half q century or more. 1t has been
llthings to all men, and all things to all
sections Of the country In order TO gain
official power. II was antl-slavery under
Jefferson, and pro-slavery under Polk,
Pierce, Buchanan and JEFF Davis. And,
"hAlf and half" under Douglass, who did
not care, to use his own words, whether
slavery was voted up or voted down." 1t
was antl-bank under Jefferson and Jack
sson. Il is now for the banks in the east
and ''forninst them" In the west. 1t Is
high tariff and low tariff in the east; and
low tariff and free trade in the west and
south. Yes, the grand, old Democratic
party Of the days Of Jefferson and Jack
son has long ago swapped its personal
rights" coat for one like that Of Joseph
In Egypt. 1t has all the colors of the
rainbow, to suit every time and every
section. 1t Is the great political chame-
leon Of the century. 1t reflects the color
Of the object on which 1t reposes. Anti
bank and pro-silver in the west; pro-
bank and anti-silver In the east; and on
tariff anything you want. You pays your
money and takes your choice. So, then,
we see plainly why the Democratic party
has Survived for century or more" It
is because It long ago gave up everything
bat the name, and has clung to that like
grim death. regardless Of principle, for
The advocate., 1891-08-05

Read the great prize offer of Geo. G..
Steketse, Grand Rapids, Michigan, on
second page.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-26
Two Couples Married In Columbia.

CoLUMuIA. VA. Nov. Especial. The
Memorial Baptist church this morning was
the scene eli n very pretty wedding. when Mr.:
Samuel smith. If Madison City \. g.. and
Miss Edna Soigfried one Of Fluvanna coun-
tvs charming bellies. were united IN matr-
mony. The church WAS very PRETTY deco
rated with potted plants and many other fall
flowers. At 10 80 o'clock A. NJ. the wedding
party marched up the aisle and took their
stand at the chancei before Rev. William II.
Wilson, of the Presbyterian church. who.
with very impressive ceremony. made them
man ana wife After the usual congratuis-
tons the happy couple took the west-Donnd
Chesapeake and Ohio tram for their future
home in North Carolina.
st. Johns Episcopal church this evening
was also the scene of very impressive mari
age 1850 clock. when Mrs. Edmonia BAKER,
of Cumberland county, became the bride OF
Mr.. George = ShackelioTd Of Richmond.
The church was most handsomely decorated.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Nc
Faden. OF the Methodist Episcopal church.
The attendants were Misses Halle Cosby,
Mamie Hughes. LIZZIE Richardson aud Eliza
Cowherd. and were selected because they We're
members Of Mrs Bakers Sunday school class
at St John 3.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-26
Masonic Delegates.

PrrrRsBrpG. VA. Nov. 25.-lSpecial. The
representatives from Petersburg 10 the Grand
Lodge of Masons OF Virginia. which meets in
Richmond OF Tuesday. December 18th. are.
From Blandford Lodge. No. 3. Worshipful
Master !. A. Rives. Jr., Seuior Werden Ro.
O. Jones, and 5. II. Worthington, Junior
Warden. Petersburg Lodge. No. Is WOr-
shlpful Master George Potts. SENIOR Warden
j. J.. Cook and lssdore ReInach. Junior
Warden. Powhatan StArke Lodge, No. i24
T. \. Knox Senior Warden, ana H. l. Camp
bell Junior Warden.
The sales o. loose tobacco 40 the different
warehouses to-day we're very heavy, and the
bidding was spirited.
The managers of tho Home for the Sick.
who have recently purchased tia residence
Of Captain John G. Griffin. on Washington
street, viii move into their new Q9sstefs on
Monday next.
The grippe has taken hold Of large
number OF our citizens. and many Of them
are confined 10 Their red with it, All the six
persons comprising the family of Mr. John
W. Bradbury. on rankin street. are now or
have been during the past week Frustrated
with the disease. For some days only ono
member Of the family has been able %
leave her room.
The north-bound passenger train, due hero
at 20 T. NJ. did not arrive until $50 clock
tonight. The delay was caused south Of
Weldon.
Tomorrow being Thanksgiving day. the
public schools will close. and also al of the
banks. Appropriate services VIII be held at
one or more of the churches.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-26
Interest In Beet Culture in Aibemarie.

CHlRIorTYsvIILE. Va. Nov 25.-ISpecial.l
Considerable interest is felt in beet culture
hsreabouts now. Mir. o. X. LRpham will
visit this county Monday next 10 afford our
farmers information as 20 the cost per acre
of growing this root aud the chances Of IA
profitable return lie is Endorsed by Judge
Charles Grattan, whose interests in farmers
is well known.
Mrs. Judge Cochran is greatly improved in
health For more than n year her condition
was cause OF alarm 10 her wide circle of
friends. For some time her improvement
has been steady and substantial. and her en-
tire and speedy recovery seems certain. she
left Yesterday tor visit 10 relations IN Baltl-
more.
Mr.. Pleasant Maupn died Sunday and was
buried Yesterday at Browns Cove.
Mrs. Goode died at Crozet SUNDAY.
Mrs. T. II. Adams. of Washington has been
called here by the illness OF her mother, Mrs.
+. II. Smith.
The Roman Triumph. n spectacular drill,
will be given in the public ball at the tnlver-
sity early III December. The proceeds Will
be turned over to the Ladies Memorial As
ISOLATION. who propose TO place monument
in the Soldiers burial ground near the Uni
versty.
interest i'm football was never so lively as
now. The 'Varsities will 20 TO Richmond to
play Trinity on Saturday. The game will he
stutborniy contested, tor the 'Narsities are
determined 20 win.
At the fall initiation of the Minor Chapter
OF the lhi Delta Phi Frstern ty the following
goats were initiated George II. Nile. Thomas
n. Poacue r. c. Blackford r. T. Boggs. w.
A.Wilson James NJ Mason. w. Robertson Cor
don aud David :. Garland. OF course a ban
Quet closed the evenings work.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-26
Tragedy alta Corn shucking.

Lr11sGroS. Va, Nov 25.-lSpecal. The
report circulated in to-days papers OF terri-
bic murder at Cornwall in this county. was
somewhat exaggerated. The news reached
here late last night, but owing to the remote
ness of the scene could not be verified. Due
investigation to-day brings out the following
facts:
ON the night Of the 23d a big corn-shuckins
was held III Amherst county ia the Blue hldge
mouDtains. in n section known as the Coffee
neiehborhood." and over thirty miles from
Lexington. All the people in the neghhor-
hood were there and drank freely Of corn
whisky to each others health Two men
by tho name If Brugh. father and son.
had a misunderstanding with man
named Robinson. which grew into serious
fight ut this iuncture a friend of Robinson
named Hairless came to his rescue, when
vonng BIueh. using pocket knife. cut his
throat from ear to ear, killing him instantly.
The other parties escaped unhurt. Sheriff
Templeton, of this county. said to-day that
the cause could not be ascertained. but was
nothing m re than a fight growing out of u
misunderstanding, and much regretted by
those present. The Amherst authorities have
made no arrests as yet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-26
Pretty Wedding In Alexendria.

ALEXANDRIA. Va, Nov. 25.-lSpeciai.l
,yS.ye wns pretty home wedding at the resi-
dence of Dir. George Ben Carln on south
~ Asaph street at high noon. The contract
inc narties were DR.. William Pawson , mum,
a nrominent young physician OF Baltimore
CITY. and Miss Florence Finley Woolford: me
beautiful and accomplished daughte, vi tho
late James r. Woolford. The BRIDE III
hecoming travelling suit OF eraslsn
blue broadcloih. with navy blue passelnencc
tsrie trimmings and carrying q ounch os
N,recbn Neil roses. entered on the arm -, OF
Mir. Carlin. attended by her friend. MISS M
Wattles. in a light-gray suit, with nay 10
match. They were preceded by TWO r nt,Ie
boys and little Miss Nelson. OF bsitl,
more. The groom-elect wss accompaHleo.
Iy Mr.. j. w. Lowe. Of Baltimore. MS nssS
man. they stood beneath two large Stahd
lomps and before huge pyramid OF yeilo"
and white chrysanthemums. lev. Dr ueoIee
Hatley Norton. OF ST. PauPs, performed Tue
ceremony. after which tue guests were ~
vited INTO the dining-room. where suoS'aI-
tial md dainty repast was served. alter WnlcH
the newly made pair drove TO the tram Ell
route nome in Baltimore. q,
\ Dung Marion T. Chalkley. who msrried
Miss Carrie frice OF this city. som" months
200. lies ut the point of death at her parents
residence on Columbus street. he mas
typhoid fever. His father and mother; DIT.
and Mrs b. ID. Chalkiey. OF Richmond arc
at Ills bedside.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-26
A Barn Burned-Other News.

FREDERICKSBURG. Va, Nov. 25.--ISpecial.l
Yesterday evening a fire occurred on the farm
of Mr. X. c. Decker. about two miles from
the city on the ali Hin road, entirely de-
stroyiug the large barn, together with the
contents which included a quantity of corn
and hay and some farm implements. The
loss Will reach !. 900. There was small IN
surance on the building The origin of the fire
il unknown. The farm Is rented and occu-
pied by Mr.. Willard McWhirt.
Miss Amelia AliddlebroOk, highly respect
ed lady. who was long d resident Of this city.
but moved TO Newport News several years
ago. died in that place Monday at the resi-
dence Of Mr.. Boyd Chandler IN the eghtieth
ear OF her age.
Her remains arrived here to-day and her
funeral took place from the Baptist church
The interment was in tho City cemetery.
Rev. J. B. Morton. formerly # Fernandlna.
Florida but recently OF Washington city. has
accepted tenn norarv call 20 the pnstorste Of
the Presbyterian church of this city and will
servo the congregation until final call Is
made. Mr.. Morton and his family are now
occupying the iuRuse
Colonel Edward Hill. OF New York. is Wis
ting IN the city. He WAS En- officer IN Gen
cal tItz. Johu Porters corps
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-26
Evidence IN tho MURDER Case Closes.

FAYETTEVILLE. y. c.. Nov. 25.-LSpecial. J
With the testimony of Alexander Mckinnon,
a character witness evidences IN the noted
McDoucald- Connolly trial closed here TINS
afternoon az > o clock, when the court TOOK
recess till tomorrow morning AT $3.50. AT which
time speaking will commence. the State open
Ing aud closing.
The principal witness for the State to-day
D. J.. McNalr. conductor on the Carolina
Central railroad-testhed that 3c}3oussid
went down on his train from DaunnDurS on
the morning Of April 21st to Maxton. thence
to Alma that be had a conversation win tho
defendant between Ma1ton and Alma. THIS
testimony was cOrroborated by traln hand.
Horace Jones.
Or. Il. r. Lewis. who conducted the coron-
ers inquest over Sim. Connolly. .April ga.
testified that the inquest was held at Mrs.
Enje Conoleys house. where AL present were
invited to tell what they knew, and at that
time she didn't appear 10 know anything
notwithstanding the evidence she gave In
here yesterday and to-day that sue oeard tue
man at the fence and saw him pass throush
the yard giving his name as Lum Johnson.
following after Connolly who had goneto show
the stranger the way 70 John Wilkes.
The verdict Of the jury as rendered al the
inquest was then produced and Iead Uut IN
court wherein 1t was stated that Simeon
ConOlly came 70 his death by two spstol shots
in the heal at the hands Of f.um jonpson.
TIE State got in evidence by Dr.. Lewis and
others directly conflicting with the testimony
oil Eihe COnOly and by J. I. McBryde. OF
Robson. that the pris 1ner spent short while
at his house Oh Tuesday before he lied the
country. telling McBryde in response to in
ouiries that he could account for himself on
/ the night of April 2lst. which story, however;
! does not tally with his statement 10 Colonel
/ Mclae while returning from Oregon IN the
custody of Sheriff pittBaD. v'g.., That IS
would be rather difficult for him 10 account
for his whereabouts that night.
In every particular thu prisoner has estno-
| lished none other han the very best chaTac-
! ter up TO this accusation.
/ For circumstantial evidence. however. the
! State has succeeded in working up very
strong case indeed, and speculation is rife rs
/ to the jury verdict.
The defendant made no statement and
never went on the stand. point the State
7 claims
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-26
Wanted to be Actresses.

WHEELING w Va. Nov. 20 Special "A
few DAYS ago two Grafton girls, Misses Bart
lett and Badgeey. attempted 20 run away and
Join an operatic troupe While waiting in the
reilgoad station the father of Miss Badgeley
end the brother of Miss Fartlett overlook
them. Mr. Badgoly took his daughter. and,
Yutt,ns her on his horse behind him. went
home. Bartlett started 10 walk home with
his sister. By the time they reached West
f1rnfton the tr0thers anger got 1.-THE best OF
him. and he began TO beat his sister unmerci-
fully. much TO the indignation OF those who
witnessed the dsgracefui scene. An intIma-
ton acc 1mpanies the story which leads 70 the
belief that the girls left home on account Of
crt,ei rreatment
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-26

.,orc stem. TO the massive doors gave me
ouy;ous a clue TO ANYTHING unusual. ou' ~,.h'h
,Ie best people OF Lexington hlled the spacious
church The bride was escorted 70 the "i li
Inv her brother. Mr. Walter Mctorhle, uis-
tinouished LAWYER Of New York. ana i"r u
long time associated with Elliottf. shepherd.
and was met toy the groom. Accompanies oy
his best man, Mr.. Thomas. 81 Buen" VISTA
The bridesmaid WINS Mrs. Walter McCorNie,
of New York. The first time IN the history OF
this community that married lady served az
such. ~
The ushers were Messrs. G. d. Letcher. W;
r. Paxton. II. r. Vaughan. Buena VISTA ana
Mr.. McCorkle. Of New YORK. The ceremony
was performed by the brides brother, K Rev
Emmett McCorkle, of Clifton Forge Ine
bride and groom leave at 2:i0 L. Nj. ioI q
Northern trip. 70 return TO the tNcnaiige
Hotel in Richmond. their home during inc
session OF the Legislature.
The participants in the duel at glasgow
yesterday are all right TO-DAY.
Few people seem 10 know that tomorrow -
Thanksgiving day. Union service VIII pe
held in the Presbyterian church and VIII pe
addressed by Rev. DR.. Prettyman, Oh the
Methodist church
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-26
uIII City Weddings.

LYxcHBuRa. VA. Nov. 25.-lSpecial, "A
very pretty marriage took place at the FIRST
Baptist church this afternoon. The contrac-
ting parties were Miss Maggie Fisher, daugh-
ter OF Dir :. o. Fisher. prominent merchant
of this city. and Mr. G. II. Darley. of Alexan-
dris. Va. Dr. Felix performed ths cercmony
Mr.. Lewis Nails of Alexandra, acted IA best
man .and Miss Julia Walters, OF alexandria,
was the maid OF honor. The usherS we're
3lessrs II. j. Wright, c. II. Ferguson, II. T..
Fisher and K. l.. Malone.
The marriage Of Mr. Ed HerDdon to Miss
Kate Lloyd. daughter of Mr.. H. Lloyd, one OF
Lyuchburg's wealthiest citizens. took place
Mt tho Methodist Protestant church at 3
O'Clock this afternoon: Rev. Il. +. COuburn
officiating. Miss Kate Lloyd. sister Of the
bride. was the maid Of honor. and Mr.. D. y.
Craddock was the groom's best man. The
other attendants were Miss klltonan OF
Marion and Mr. ID. b. Ryland. The uShers
were Meesrs. w. G. Goode, A. ~ Smith. ".
j. Oakley, ". c. Franklin and ". W. Slower,
Secretary McCaughey. OF the Young Mems
Christian Association. has received letter
from Randolph Macon Academy saying that
the foot ball team Of that institution has not
been able to arrange for game here with the
Richmond College team tomorrow. "s eH-
pected. but the contest will take place next
Monday on the Young Mems Christian Asso-
claton grounds III kiSeTmOnt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-26
Looking for $4,000 in Gold in the River.

KrNGwooQ. W. Va. Nov. 2L-.SpecIal. J.
Tucker county. in the vicinity Of Shoppers
Fork Of the Cheat river - greatly excited
over the advent Of q man named Lake. who
claims that lie walked from Nebraska 20 re-
cover S25. coo in gold. which be threw into the
Cheat river at that point twenty eight years
ago. by order OF General Garnet. the Con-
federAte commander for this division.
Yake's story. which IS like romance. IS as
follows
After enlistlng lie soon became trusted
aide Of the General. and az they were march
ing in the vicinity they suddenly found
themselves surrounded on all sides Before
giving orders TO try and cut their way through
the lines General Garrett gave Lake charge
of the bullion. telling him TO bury 1t 10 the
Cheat river 10 prevent capture. Lake secured
the assistance OF man, whom he Claims has
sipee died IN the South. aud after throwing
the gold TO the bottom OF the river marked
the spot and went into the fight. General
Garnett Was killed early IN the battle
and Lake was captured and taken North.
where he took the oath ot allegiance
and entered the United States army. lie was
taken prisoner by the COnfederates IN Eastern
Virginia and held unit. the surrender. lie
then emigrated 20 Nebraska, where no has
since lived, being too poor 10 raise money 10
come East Finally. driven desperate by lad
crops. lie decided 70 walk back and try t0hnd
the buried wealth
He shows an intimate knowledge OF the
country and location OF hist re points. lie
has pointed out the exact spot where he threw
tue money, and the citizens have raised
fund 10 enable him 10 prosecute his search.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-26

How AnpsyIIIF, Va. Nov. 25.-lSpecia!. J..
At Aleoma the beautiful country residence or
General L. NJ. Logan in buckingham county
Miss Lula logan OF New Orleans. and Mr..
William c. Bentley. Of Richmond, were tins
evening Joined in Hymen's bonds.
Rev. NOVEL; Logan. of Nicksburg. Miss.
great uncle OF the bride. performed the cere-
mony. Mr.. Jonathan Bryan. OF Richmond,
acting AS best man. The maids of honor
were Misses Emily Noting OF Albenarie.
Nayy Rransford Cox OF Manchester. Anne
Hobson. Anna and Nellie Boykin, and seppie
DeSaussure OF Richmond.
4 large and brilliant company witnessed
the ceremony. soon after which Mr.. ana
Mrs. Bentlev left on their wedding tour which
VIII extend as lar rs New Orleans.
The wedding was in every respect such
one AS has made such festivities IN Virginia
proverbial Tor elegance aud proluslon IN the
olden time
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-26
sold Her a Bible. Theu Tried to Kiss Her.

WHEELING. WA. Nov. 24.-Edward Neild.
Of Louisville an employe of the Southwest
ern Publishing Company. Of that city. is
dying ct tho City Hall from the effects Of
blows on the head given this morning by
nj Church's house last night and sold a Bible
and while there attempted TO kiss Mrs
Church He was unsuccessful and left. He
met Church down the street and took several
drinks with him. AID then went hack to the
Church residence and attempted to get in by
force. persstlng until late hour. When
Church cauae. at 3 A NJ, his wife told the
story Of Neild's action. and this morning
Church met Neild and beat him over the
head with club, fracyurine the skull. Il Is
likely be will die
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-26
Mistaken for "a Tramp and shot At.

RoANoKE. Va. Nov. "a. Especial. The
police Of this. city are becoming overvgilant
and Jealous in their effort TO protect the peo-
pie and rid the town of numerous tramps that
have of late infested It. Mr.. K. G. Canady.
a peacable citizen and mel chant of Roanoke.
went Sunday night 20 see his best girl, and as
he was returning on Railroad avenue
he was mistaken by Policeman Poindexter
for tramp and ordered to halt.
Mr.. Canady, thinking lie was set upon by
robbers. became greatly frightened and made
Of al rapid pace Tie policeman. thinking
his hight suspicious opened fire upon him
and fred several shots. none of which took
effect. There was considerable excitement
for awhile aud several people gathered to
learn the cause of the shooting, Policeman
Poindexter declaring that he had attempted
90 arrest tramp and Mr.. Canady saying lie
bad been fred Oh by robbers. Learning
that 10 was a "hlue-coat who had shot at
HIM be WAS greatly incensed and procured a
warrant for Poindexters arrest. Mr. Canady
has employed counsel and will push tie case
10 the extent Of the law.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-26
brilliant German and wead,ny

AaatNGroS. Va. Nov. 25. Especial. The
Washington aud Lee Cotllion Club gave the
hrst OF their series Of brilliant germans to
night at McCrum's Hall 1t is a scene of
beauty TO dazzle the eye. Lovely women and
handsome men vie with each other i'm making
this ever popular club the more admired
Among the ladies arc several Staunton beau
ties well known in Virginia society
Inc soiemn-ioOking old PRESBYTERIAN
church or Man street, the haunt o. the arls-
toesAt'c and the shrine OF the majority of
Is1'n2tons good people. threw open ts doors
bridal party that escorted our popular repre-.
sentat.ve-elect. John 7. Dunlap. and Niss
Alice Wilson McCorkle. the daughter of ons
~ Rockbridges most substantial citizens, to
the altar. Only narrow "trip of carpet
stretching from the street up the heavy
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-26
Rudas, ofN,w. From Roanoke CITY.

RosSoKr Va. Nov. %. Especial. Ne.
Charlie Carr. a highly respected Young man
of this city. died to-day of congestion of the
LUNGS.
Tho revival services that we're begun last
week by Rev. Dr. Dinwiddie in the Freshly
terrain church continue with undated in
terest.
The Fpiscopslaus are taking steps 10 es-
tabiish another church here. 70 be known as
low church.
The work on the new Lutheran church IS
progressing rapidly and when completed will
be model OF architectural beauty and the
handsomest church edifice in town
The work on the Roanoke Jail Is at stand
still pending the decision of the Council
whether IT shall be completed according
to tho FIRST contract or be enlarged TO thirty
two cells. as recommended by the grand jury
aud the iail inspectors.
MIR. Irving Il. Morris. of Baltimore. was
united IN marriage to-day 10 Miss Minnie
Loved. dnughterot +. ill., Logged ut the Metho-
dist parsonage. Rev. W. r. Hammer ofcia
TIM.