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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-05
SAFE OVER THE HOME PLATE.
ALABAMA ROLLS Up a FINE DEM
OCRATIC MAJORITY.

Returns Not All in, but Confidence
UnwaverinE-Great Gains Made
Everywhere by the Party-The
Legislature Also Believed TO he
Safely DemOcratic-An Election
Day Fight.
Montgomery. Ala, Aug. 4-Speclals from
the Advertisers correspondents in many
OF the county seats give complete returns
in a large number Of counties. Most of
them show marked gains over the demo-
cratic vote two years ago and make the
triumph of tine democratic state ticket easy
and sure. For instance, in the following
counties: Bibb. Butler. Cherokee. Chiffon,
Clebourne, Elmore, Fayette, Marshall and
Talapoosa the populist majorities in 1894
aggregated 5,793. Now they aggregate only
$3.50, falling or of over 40 per cent, and
a net democratic gain in the ten counties
of :, ,s43 votes.
In other counties the populist majori-
ties have been wiped out, and democratic
majorities appear, as in DeKalb. Lime
stone, Randolph and Winston. In these
four the democratic gains foot up 1887
votes. In a few counties the populists
have made gains. but they are small and
don't make more than a few hundred. 1t
is fair to expect this average net gain to
prevail through the other white counties
and If so the democratic ticket will come
to the black belt with a fair majority, and
remove every possibility of the claim of
fraud. In a number of these counties the
populists control the election machinery,
and there can be no dispute about the
returns by them. There is no doubt of the
dSemocarracy's triumph BY a majority of at
least $4,000; it may go higher. There also
have been more gains in the legislative
tickets than losses, and there is every rea-
son to believe that the full democratic
majority in the last assembly will be
maintained.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-05
THEY USED GUNS.
Democrats and POpuIists Row over
Ballot Box.

Ballot Box.
Columbus, Ca, Aug. A special to the
Enquirer-Sun from Lafayette, Ala. to-
night, says:
News has just reached this city by wire
Of terrible tragedy which occurred at
Five Points, ten miles above here, this
afternoon, in which one man was killed
and five others dangerously wounded II
was a battle between populists and dem
ocrats. Geoge Cumpbee. democrat, was
killed instantly and his brother. Reuben
Cumpbee, democrat, was dangerously
wounded. Lem Satterwhtte, democrat,
was shot in the hip; A. p. TrammeH and
two other Trammells, populists, were
wounded. A large posse from here has
gone to the scene.
A second posse from Roanoke has also
gone. private message over the wire
from Five Points ats p M says that pis-
tol shots are now ringing out on the night
air The democrats had been to Lafayette
to bring in the election returns and were
on their way home when they We're met
at Five Points by a crowd of enraged pop
ulistS who attacked the Cumpbee BOYS and
cut, shot and beat them and general
row ensued. The posse that has gone to the
scene is much enraged and if the guilty
populists are apprehended much blood
will be shed and probably more men killed
The Cumpbee boys are sons of Rev John
Cumpbee of this county, and are sturdy
moral. upright men and are among the
best citizens of the county. They have
never been in difficulties Of any kind be-
fore
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-05
MIssOURTs DEMOCRATS.
They Meet in State Convention To-
day-PIans Cut and Dried.

They Meet in State Convention To-
day-PIans Cut and Dried.
Jefferson City, Mo, Aug. 4.-The ad-
vance guard of the democratic state con-
vention, which meets here tomorrow, is
already on the grounds, and headquarters
of the different candidates have been
opened. There is a noticeable absence of
the old campaigners and leaders of the
state democratic hosts for the past two
decades.
The programme of the 16 to / men will
go through without a hitch. The princi-
pal contest is for the gubernatOrial NOM
ination, and the four prominent candi-
dates are State Treasurer Lon V. Stew
ems, Judge James Gibson of Kansas City,
David A. Ball of Louisiana and James
r. Waddill of st. Louis. The chances
are greatly in favor of Stevens nomina-
tion. Nearly a dozen men are candidates
for lieutenant governor, but the indicd-
tions are that Lieut.. Gov. O'Meara will
succeed himself
Ex-Congressman r. p. c. Wilson Of
Platte is slated for permanent chairman
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-05
MIR. CAsTOR's VIEWS.
He Has Gone to Mckinley ana Don't
Want Third Ticket.

Chicago, Aug. 4-Tobias Castor, former
ly democratic national committeeman
from Nebraska, but now a worker for
Mckinley and a gold standard, was a
welcome visitor al republican national
headquarters. He is industriously engage
ed in distributing gold literature and
travelling through the west. He does not
believe in the efficacy Of q third ticket
Speaking for his state, he said the demo-
Gratis and republicans were very much at
sea over the money question, and the old
party lines were not being drawn as close
ly as in previous campaigns He believed
that if the republicans eased off a little
on the Mckinley tariff idea in speeches
and literature, gold democrats by the
thousand would vote the republican ticket
A. B. Kittredge, the national commit
teeman from South Dakota was one Of
the new callers on Committeeman DAVIS
and Chief Hahn Of the speakers bureau.
He said South Dakota's vote was all right.
with the help Of gold democrats.
Mr.. Hanna will not .be able to finish his
political business in the east In time to
preside over a meeting Of the western ex-
ecutive committee this week.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-05
CLAIMS FORTY THOUSAND.
Democrats in Alabama Look for
Big Things.

Birmingham, Ala, Aug. 4. -Ohicial re-
turns and estimates from fifty out of six
ty-six counties on yesterdays election in
dicate . democratic majority of 10000
If the democratic gains which have oc-
cured in counties already heard from
continue Johnstons majority will go be-
yond 10000. Democrats have sustained
losses in but three counties, while they
have gained heavily in many. So far as
heard, democrats had not lost a county,
but have gained eight, and probably thir-
teen, which went for Kolb, pop, two
years ago. 1t is estimated that the dem
ocrats have gained not less then twelve
members of the legislature, and have
over two-thirds members in both houses
The populists sustained heavy losses in
white counties, while those losses which
occurred to democrats were in black coun-
ties Capt. Johnston said this morning
that his majority will not be under 40, 000
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-05
A CONVENTION OF SIX.
New Hampshire's Few Prohibition
lists Put Out a Ticket.

Concord, N. H, Aug. 4.-The first state
convention of the national prohibition par
ty was held here to-day. Only six delegates
were present. Charles e. Drury of Bath,
president of the Bath Lumber Company
was elected chairman. Chairman Drury
spoke briefly saying that his reason for
abandoning the republican party was be-
cause he believed in using stringent legal
measures in suppressng the illegal liquor
traffic.
Charles e. Drury and Charles L. Doyen
were elected members of the national COM
qnittee. George w. Barnard of Claremont
was nominated for governor; Charles W.
Coolidge as member of congress for the
First district and Rev. Arthur +. Drury
of Bath, for the Second district Presi-
Dental electors were also chosen.
The national platform was re-affirmed
and adopted and all the candidates were
indorsed.
The convention then adjourned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-05
IOWA'S GOLD MEN.
They VIII Send "A Delegate to In
dianapOIis.

Des Moines, Ia, Aug. 4-About 200 DEM
ocrats of Iowa met here to-day and for
mally registered their protest against the
platform and candidates of the Chicago
convention. Judge John Claggett of Ma
son City was named as chairman. He
made a ringing speech In which he de-
clared the position of the conferees.
At the conclusion of the address a res
oIution was adopted indorsing the admin
most statesmanlike in a trying time since
that of Lincoln.
Then resolution was adopted unani-
mously declaring 1t to be the sense Of
the meeting that a sound money ticket
should be nominated and that Iowa should
send a report to the Indianapolis confer
ence with full power to take whatever
steps were necessary to carry out the de-
cison of the conference.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-05
THEY DON'T NEED FUSION.
Democrats of Indiana Believe They
Can Carry the state.

Indianapolis, Ind, Aug. 4-There will
be no fusion between the populists and
democrats in Indiana upon the electoral
ticket. The democrats declare that they
have nothing In particular TO gain by
fusion, inasmuch as they believe four
ffths of the populists Will vote their
ticket anyhow
At the popuhst headquarters this feel
ing among the democrats is well under
stood, and they are congratulating them
selves that in their state convention they
kept to the middle of the road.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-05

Montgomery, Ala, Aug. 4.-Later news
is less favorable TO the democratic ticket
"The wiregrass region" of Southeast Ala
bama a white section, IS reported to have
gone pretty largely for the populist ticket
The count is slow because of the official
ballot and most of the polling places are
no reason TO believe, however, that the
democrats have not won by fully 25, 900 ma
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-05
COMMITTEEMAN KICKED OUT.
Meeting of the Democratic Commit
tee of Michigan.

tee of Michigan.
Saginaw, Mich, Aug. THE democratic
state central committee met here this
afternoon. Immediately after the commit
tee was called to order, Chairman Elliott
G. Stevenson presented his resignation,
which was accepted. Fred A. Baker of
Detroit, a silver leader, was then elected
chairman. C. s. Williams of Owosso. a
member of the committee who fayors
the gold standard, also presented his res
ignation, and Edwin A. Gould of Owosso,
a silver man, was elected to MI the va
cancy
Ex-Justice McGrath of Detroit and ELL
lott G. Stevenson were elected to I'LL the
vacancies in the First district caused
by the designations of Carlos E. Warner
and S. I. Douglass, both gold men.
The sentiment Of the committee WIS
that Wellington S. Burt of Saginaw
would be the strongest man the demo-
Gratis could name for governor ana he
Will be urged to accept the honor. Steps
were taken to open the national cam
paign in Michigan at an early date.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-05
THE EFFECT IN NEW YORK.
Western Stocks Generally Expert

Western Stocks GcncrnlIy Experi-
ence "a "SIump."
New York. Aug. 4.-The failure Of
Moore Bros. Of Chicago. the promoters
of the Diamond Match Company and the
New York Biscuit Company, had a de-
moraliZing effect on stock prices here at
the opening to-day. An enormous amount
Of leading Issues were thrown on the mar
ket. and prices dropped / per cent, or so
between the sales. The loss during the
first ten minutes of business ranged from
1 to 31s per cent. Western stocks like the
Burlington and Quincy. Northwest and
st. Paul. being the greatest sufferers
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-05
Two Girls KILLED I'm n storm.

Birmingham, Ala, Aug. 4-Near Scotts-
boro. Ala, yesterday, Miss Donie Proctor
and Maynard Covans were instantly kill
ed in a storm. They had sought shelter
from the rain and wind in an old out
house, when suddenly it was blown down,
with the above result.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-05
THE ALLIES IN KANSAS.
uSiOh Probable, Which Watson
VIII Not BE cat"


hutchinson, Kans., Aug. 4-The demo-
s.ouc state convention this afternoon de-
.sioped and carried into effect. so far as
nor',l, n WAS able without the consent of the
copp,Iriii9ss' lts plan of fusion in Kansas. A
M Ctt"plele electoral ticket was chosen h,1t
ana ccoIhlnated which is a unit for Rr,Ta n
il IN I.s 9e"all without regard to Watson and
was asreed that if this proposed ticket
dero,1ce accepted by the popuiists that +he
ponnIist would nominate the straight
iaTgga igHi'S1 ticket including congressman a :
ror@o5 me committee on resolutions re-
tioro{ platform re-affirming the ma
a ra1s,,tlIi %teIniocratle platform and demanding
mos omission to a vote of the peonIe ~ .
Of ~ -'oTy amendment to the constitutions
pe6nlaiss' i.lllIee was appointed to visit the
of Tho dIu make known to it the wishes
Was seio14l In 0crat. A new state committee
until fo-r,15u,..and f1eu ana the convention adjourned
tomorrow 4:SO p. m.
s-..a '''glie' Kan, Aug. 4.-The populist
mo-. convention will meet here tomorrow
+lo,. lJ..''lg' and nearly all the leading poli-
Win i,b'I "a and delegates have arrived. Fusion
ana gta'. ute3Inocrats on the electoral ticket
ticker uGket Will occur, but the electora |
Ing 10y pe divided one instead Of he
surrar 5'-s sion. IN The populists are loath to
dent w ulelr candidate for Vice Presi-
se1fir,l.-a tson, though there is a stroDy o
-'' IdVorlng just such a move.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-05
NEW YORK NOT HURT.

a Banker Gives His Opinion on
Moore Bros Failure.
New York. Aug. IA New York bank
er says that the Moore brothers failure
at Chicago will not be felt in this city It
will undoubtedly tie up a number of loans
in New England Bankers throughout
Connecticut and Massachusetts have been
the largest lenders on the Diamond Match
Practically no loans were secured in New
York, as the Diamond Match IS a trust
stock and the paper Is not personally in
d0rsQd
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-05
MICHIGAN ON THE LIST.
Antf-Free Silver Party Organizes to
Go to indianapolis.

10 To NIIWIHI HI UVIH"s
Grand Rapids, Mich, Aug. IA largely
attended conference Of anti-free silver
democrats from all parts of Michigan was
held here to-day for the purpose Of put
ting the state in the column of states
which will issue a call at indianapolis for
a national convention and ticket. Hon,
Thomas A. Wilson of Jackson, was Sc
lected as national committeeman, and
twenty-five prominent democrats from
different cities were chosen as advisory
delegates to so to Indianapolis with the
committeeman
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-05
It's ERect in EncIand.

London Aug. 4.-Upon the failure Of
Moore brothers of Chicago becoming
known here there was a general break in
the prices OF American railroad securities.
On the street they closed at a decline Of
q to 234 on the day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-05
Bland TO Go BacICto CoDrresv

cratic co1ll son city, Mo, Aug. 4.-The demo-
sionaI IJHiinlpention Of the Eighth coneres-
Hon p9iistrict this afternoon nomin9ateG es7
The srs6iard relehard P. Bland by acclamation
show 55atest enthusiasm Tor Bland va
'0"n oy the delegates '''N was
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-05
THE FIRST SEA ISLAND.

A Bale Shipped From NayIOr to sa-
vannah.
Naylor. Ca. Aug. 4-The first new bale
of sea island cotton was shipped from
Naylor to-oay by c. Strickland, con-
signed to Butler g. Stevens Of Savannah.
rs weight is 406 pounds. 1t was raised
by Frank Williams
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-05
MOBILES FINE VOTE.

The Gulf City of Alabama Rolls Up
JohnstOn's Majority.
Mobile, Ala, Aug. An the wards in
the city except the Eighth and Twentieth
precincts, give Johnston a majority Of
LIZA. The returns from the Eighth ward
will probably increase this majority by
800 or 700. 1t seems safe now to estimate
that Johnston's majority in this county
will be al least g. O00
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-05
CHICAGO Will RECEIVE HIM
"imittee of One Hundred WIN
Meet Rrvan

ers,'is.'So' Aug. 4-William ]. Bryan tele-
6a 6,Spaed to the Cook county denocrat m .,tt -,
ar. r.I.'2uarters this morning that he oro,,i1
at IN i chicago next Saturday evening
committeeeK at the Rock Island depot. A
Cook 60 OF 100 representatives of the
and abolhty democracy. popuiists. trade
a few III, assemblies will meet the train
the nom latIes outside the city and escort
house. '''iAee to headquarters in the Clifton
The morning times., 1896-05-12
PRIZE BABiES.

There have been interstate baby shows
State baby shows, city baby shows and
baby shows of all Sorts al which the Judges
had comparatively easy task in awarding
prizes TO the prettiest and "cutest." But
it was quite different matter at the par
ticular baby show which was held the other
day in Georgetown-beg pardon, West
Washington. Thirty babies were on cXhi-
bition and every one Of them was pretty,
as might be expected from Washington iE-
fants. When Solomon did his great baby
act he did not tackle nearly SO difficult j
job as fell to the lot Of the Judges here,
aud that they succeeded, in that bewildering
array of infantle beauty, TO pick out some
more beautiful than another speaks volumes,
not only for their discrimination, but also
for the gentle submissiveness of those moth
ers whose precious darlings got left
There is one thing about Washington ba-
oies that distinguishes them from all others
in the land. Experts declare that pretty
babies do not grow up pretty girls and boys,
but the exception TO this rule can be found
right here in Washington, as any one can
testify who will take an afternoons walk
on the Avenue. All our babies grow up to
be handsome girls and fine looking boys.
The only exceptions to this rule are those
that die young, and they are good, for is it
not said that the good die young? If,
therefore, prize babies, either infantiIe or
adult, are wanted anywhere In the country,
those in quest of them have only to come to
Washington and take their choice.
The morning times., 1896-05-12
WORK FOR WILLING HANDS.

The attention OF the various charitable
upon finding work for the hundreds, per-
haps thousands, of persons constantly APP
plying to them for help, is invited to the
fact that Iaborers are alwaysin demand on
the trucking farms OF Maryland and Vir-
ginla- Not only men, but women also can
find fairly remunerative employment there
during the spring and summer. 1t is healthy
work, too, while not specially arduous, and
many family can be provided for against
want in the cherries season if the head of
it will but take advantage Of this oppor-
tunity. II would not be a bad idea for the
Associated Charities for instance, to place
itself in communication with a number of
the truck farmers in Maryland, Virginia
and even Delaware, with view to supply
ing them with Iaborers.
There is yet another and most alluriug
side to this subject. No doubt many people
thus sent to these farms would become
charmed with the work, not only because
1t is not heavy, but because they would
soon discover the profits in trucking. Not
nearly enough early vegetables and small
fruit are now brought to this market, and
any increase of the industry would not fail
to prove most profitable for those engaged
in the business.
The morning times., 1896-05-12
STREET WEAR FOR WOMEN.

Why should not all women initiate the
example of those who ride on the BIZ
cycle, and shorten their dresses, 50 Is 10
walk and work easily, comfortably, and
without inconvenience" Why should they
continue to be miserable. when il is muddy
and wet in the streets. by being COM
PEELED to hold up their skirts VITA one
hand nd-sometmeS even with both-wlile
trying 10 carry innumerabie bundles WITH
the other? This is i proper consideration
for all women, but especially for those
that have TO go TO their work every day.
Men trudgng unconcerned through rain
and mud, and siuSh. have been envied Il
hundred times 10y the women. who, on a
windy. rainy morning or evening, would
struggle on behind them engaged in the
distressing task OF managing their skirts,
umbrella, lunch box, and perhaps a LOOK
or two. all at the same time.
Such abbreviated dresses, however. would
have their uses. not only when the woman
Is abroad, but at home, also. No woman
Will deny that she could work more COM
fortably about thS house. IN tie Kitchen. or
in the garden. if she We're not Burdenrd
with long dresses. She would not soil
them as quickly, and in every depart
ment OF domestic labor, from sprinkIng
her flowers. 20 carr wing the baby. she would
experience unspeakahle comfort. TIE
lessened weight Of the skirt would ease
the burden on hips nd back, and in every
respect the short dress would be both more
useful and more ornamental
The morning times., 1896-05-12
SPEEDY JUSTICE.

1t is very pleasant to be able to con-
gratGlate the Washington detective force
upon its excellent work in the Kreglo
murder case. Though our officers did
not themselves catch the murderer,
their investigation OF the clews was
so clever as to lead promptly to the
detection of the criminals identity, and
they were thus enabled to send broadcast
the description which led to his arrest at
Iarper's Ferry. 1t was but u slender clew,
the family craven initials on the revolver,
but it was enough for the officers. They
did their work rapidly aud effectively and
are entitled to credit for it.
In keeping with this expeditions capture
of Ford is the promptness in disposing Of
his case in the courts. 1t is probabiy
without parallel in the history of the Dis
trict for a criminal to have been captured,
indicted, and brought into court to plead, all
within five days after his capture. The
trial has been Set for next Monday. 1t will
be comparatively brief, conviction is u
foregone conclusion, the death sentence
will lie passed, aud the murder OF Elsie
Kreglo will have been avenged by human
justice before the end OF June.
But suppose Ford TO have been other
than POOR, friendless, ignorant negro.
Suppose he had had ample means with
which TO engage the best legal talent to
fight the law at every step, aud powerful
friends TO intercede for him after sentence
had been imposed. 1t is reasonably certain
judging from past experience, that months,
ere the final decision of the court Of last
resort-perhaps even the Supreme Court of
the United States would have been rem
dered, and then all the engines OF influence
brought TO bear upon the President to Sc
cure Communication Of the sentence. Much
of the disrespect shown to the law arises
from its delays and from the evident
fact that i'll spite of the proud assertion thai
all men are equal before the Ii " such is not
the case. il would be au honorable task for
the American Bar Association to devise and
suggest TO Congress and TO the different
State legislatures some scheme looking to
the speedier administration Of justice and
to the equalization-in some measure at
least-of the chances of the poor and
the rich before the blind goddess.
Perfect Justice 1T is rot within the Trov-
ince of man TO render; that is an attribute
Of Higher Power, hut 1t is possible to
make the scheme OF human Justice so
nearly equitable as TO command the con-
fidence and Respect of all classes OF men.
And to this end all efforts ought To he di-
rected in order that all excuse Tor mob
violence may disappear. and the law be
supported aHd upheld ny everybody.
The morning times., 1896-05-12
IN TWO POLITICAL CAMPS.

The play for first place on the Republican
ticket Is practically completed, but the
Democratic contest may be said to have
only fairly begun. In scanning the political
field it is evident that while the favDrite
compromises to be Just asprominent factor
in the Democratic struggle as he has been
in the Republican. there IS marked contrast
between tie two stations. In the Repub-
lican contest it has been pretty well under
stood that the platform would call fOrsound
money as we'll as protection and reciprocity,
and the great point OF contention has been
the'nominee. In the Democratic ranks the
struggle is to be over the money questiop,
and the man is a secondary consideration
He will be a sound money man or free
silverite according as the national conven-