The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-24
ORLANDO's RATIFICATION.
Bryan and sewnII TO BE EnthusIas-
. ticaIly Supported.

AANAAAH ahHHoEAtus
Orland Fla. July 2S-The opera house
was well-nlled last night for the ratifca-
ton Of Bryan and sewall, and our peo-
pie were not disappointed in having able
and eloquent speakers present to discuss
the present issues before the country in
the presidential contest. Our Judge Butt
presided in a dignifed manner and intro
duced the speakers with appropriate and
timely reference TO them and the noble
cause of democracy which they represent
The orators Of the evening were Hon
Robert w. Davis, better known as "Our
Bob in political circles, candidate for
congress in this district ex-Chief Justice
George r. Raney and Hon w s. Jen-
l.. c. Massey of the Orlando State Bank,
all OF whom made stirring and able
speeches which called forth hearty ap-
plause and showed that the mass OF the
voters in this city are in full sympathy
with the democratic ticket, county, state
and national.
Our new semi-weekly paper, the Star,
~ pushing ahead and making vigorous
efforts to secure a permanent foothold,
despite the fact that Orlando already has
two splendid weel0ies. the Reporter and
the Sentinel and q live daily, the Daily
Reporter. A charter has been applied for
with a capital stock Of 5000, divided into
500 shares. VIM. II. Jewell, a prominent
and talented lawyer of this city, is editor
and will be president Of the company, with
w. f. Barnes as secretary and treasurer
who with j. Norman Wright, will form
the board Of managers. The latter gen
tlemdn Is a nephew of President Massey
of the Orlando State Bank.
The state senatorial race is getting quite
lively. Orange county has two candi-
dates. Col. R. G. Robinson of Zellwood
and County Commissioner +. o. Warner
of Olarcona- 1t is Osceola county's turn
TO furnish a senator this time and Repre-
sentative !. 5. Oliver is in the race from
that section. In case OF a deadlock Il Is
possible that Senator NJ. r. Marks NAV
SHE his well known castor into the ring
| The convention meets at Kissimmee or
Aug. ., and most of the delegates will be
| chosen by primary elections. Hon. L. C
| Massey may be a dark horse candidate ar
| case of a deadlock.
| Orlando now has a new and. very con.
| spicuous law firm, that of Garrett & Gun.
| by, the former late a private banker here
/ and the latter, collector of the mort n,
| Tampa under Harrisons administration
| Both are lawyers by profession how.
ever, and the new partnership is signif
| cant OF their want of confidence in Tho
| republican ticket in this state. Garrett
| is the lilly white" candidate for congress,
| from this district, while Gunby heads IN,
same ticket for governor, As there is al
| Pagan candidate for governor and foi
! congressman in the field, there is Httl,
! doubt OF the triumphant election of Blox
| nam and Davis, the democratic nominees
| - nave Just met county surveyor j. O
| Fries or this city as he was taking m,
| train for Sebastian, on the East Coast
| sixty miles south OF Titusvine He saw,
| the railroad from Indian river and IN
| East Coast railway is now completed. s,
| tar las grading and ties are concerned
over eight miles in the direction of the 81,
| marsh, which is TO be drained as soon AZ
! the entire line is completed. SO FAR al
| concerned are pleased with the outlooI
/ ana prophecy full success to the grant
! Improvement scheme of the RusseiIs o
4 Cincinnati, father and son, the latter be
| ing the local manager of the enterprise.