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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-29

Near this statue is dim line where ran
the Notifications which encompassed
his downfall. On this same spot, a cen
fury previous, was an Indian village,
and here were fought several battles be-
tween the colonists and Indians. For
nearly a century the peninsula In
dams under Chief Powhatan and the
'FQueen of the Pamounkey," made war
upon the settlers, and not until after
a most bloody massacre did the settlers
formally organize and make anything
like united warfare. Raids were made
every three months, until the Indians
were nearly all killed. the few remain
ing becoming slaves to the planters.
There is yet, however, on narrow strip
of land, near the historic White house,
where Washington was married, and
where Mcclellan burned millions worth
of property in his fright-a remnant of
the "Pamounkey" tribe-the only In
dians of the peninsula. They cultivate
Indian corn" the same variety which
the colonists found on their arrival, and
which grew so luXuriantly in little
patches along the banks of the rivers
and streams.
At historic and quaint old Williams.
burg, where the revolution began, and
where the first blood of that war was
shed, and where "Bacon's rebellion"
was Matched a century before, are
traces of Fort Magruder" and other
defenses of the village. The battle of
Williamsburg" was fought on May 6,
1862. There was hot skirmish on the
previous afternoon, Sunday. On the
9Th of May, 1776, the convention at
Williamsburg declared in favor of sep
aration from Great Britain, and in
structed her delegates to the general
congress to so declare. In the follow
ing month, jefferson and George Mason
drafted bill of rights and a constitu-
ton for the state, which became sub
stantially our Declare ton of Independ-
ence and constitution. In few days
some young men were killed by trap
guns" while attempting to move powder
from the magazine, which was near the
present William and Mary college. In
stead of placing sentinels to guard the
magazine the governor had "trap guns
arranged. This was the first blood of
the revolution. and it fastened the
events that were to follow. The gov
ernor took to the woods of Gloucester
across the York river. Men were en-,
rolled under command of Col. Patrick
Henry, of Hanover county. He was
evidently not born to command, for an
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-29

inferior officer on detached duty refus
ing to obey his orders so angered him
that he resigned. He was then made
governor, and became famous through
that expression which make all school
boys swell out when speaking: "Give
me liberty, or give me DEATH" with a
tip to George III. This was the extent
of Henry's military record-he sought
death no furthe;.
"Bacon's rebellion" which originated
at this historic village century before
the great revolution, lasted about six
months. and wound up at Jamestown
the spot where the colonists landed-the
first settlement in America. There are
TO be seen traces of Notifications
1hIown up during the recent rebellion,
Just above the old church walls and the
graveyard-all that remains of historic
jamestown. Navhaniel Bacon was a
rich mans son wi.o, having squandered
his estate, and too proud to live in pov.
erty and work and too good to become
a Highway robbcr, struck a general
average. and got up revolution. lie
wanted rowing commission and com
anand 10 fight the Indians. This being
refused, ne sought to overturn the gov,
crnmeni aud the governor. He marched
nm jamestown with his few hundred
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-29
HISTORIC LANDMARKS.
Two of the Most Interesting Spots
in America.
Williamsburg, Where the Revolution Be-
gan, and Yorktown, Where It Ended
Part Which the Same Points
Played in the Civil War.
Especial Norfolk (va.) letter.

The la ndmarks of the latewar between
the states are almost obliterated. Only
slight traces of earthworks arc to be
found at Yorktown and Williamsburg
two of the most historic spots in Amer
ica. The revolution began at the lat
ter, and ended at Yorktown with the
surrender of CORVALLIS. Near the statue
commemorative that event are the
traces of confederate Notifications, and
on this field the confederate soldiers
daily drilled until the town was cap
tured by the union forces in May, 1862.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-29

and land batteries, and filled with trans
ports and men-of-war. The confed-
crates at first occupied Yorktown AID
Williamsburg, with line of batteries
stretching across the peninsula some
ten or twelve miles, also historic Ncr-
folk, which at the beginning of the war
had been evacuated without any reason
or apparent danger.
From Yorktown and Williamsburg
the confederates sailed forth at in
tervals, coming to within few miles of
Fortress Monroe, and within gun shot.
Then the federals would take the Of
fensive. This maneuvering continued
for nearly year, with occasional small
battles to dispel the monotony, until
McClellan's grand march toward Rich
mond, 100000 strong. Then, without
any defense, Norfolk was abandoned
and partly burned by the confederates,
with as little reason as the previous ac-
ton of the federals. After the battles
of Williamsburg and Yorktown, where
the revolution began and ended, the
confederates retired to the line of de-
Tense of old Powhatan-the Chicka-
hominy. And Mcclellan made his base
at West Point, the headquarters of the
queen of the Pamounkey tribe, and
their last retreat. The citizens, who
were between two fires" Jared badly
all the time. Whether the federals adj
vanced or the confederates retreated,
and the reverse, acquisitions were made
upon them for provisions-especially
poultry and hogs. AS many as could
loaded up their possessions, including
slaves, and left for less distracted and
torn up country.
Visiting these battle fields, one-third
of a century afterwards, the terrible
scenes of those days arise before me as
horrible dream. | recall the hun
dreds of dead and dying that / saw
upon the feid-men who fought for
glory's and country's sake. And here
is the end of all.
SCANJ.AND
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-29

and got him card Of admission to the
executive mansion, and then left him.
He was away all day, and came into the
Office about seven o'clock that night,
with not a single line of news, except
the daily bulletin issued by the physi-
clans; and none of us newspaper men
used those bulletins. The. Associated
Press usually handled them. Well, this
big man from New York said that he
had been confronted with trowel bay
cnets at every turn, and when he did
meet citizen he could obtain no in
formation; and said that he was GO
ing back home at once; and he went.
Big newspapers make big mistakes
when they send new men to improve
upon the work of experienced men in
such an emergency. No new man from
New York or any other city could have
come here at that time and improved
upon my work. Not much. And, on
the contrary, could not have zone 70
New York, Chicago, or any other city,
and made an improvement in the work
of experienced men there, on any no.
table event"
At that time Bivins was one of the
most successful and energetic news
gatherers in the national capital. No
newspaper man could beat him on any
class of work. Hence his praise of Her
bert Preston is praise indeed. During
the protracted suffering of President
Garfield preceding his death, DR.. d. w.
Bliss, in charge of the case, would give
no information to newspaper men con-
corning the real condition of his pa
tient. Every day bulletins were is
sued, but they contained no reliable in
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-29
New Beginning.

Perpetual change is the price of eff
ficiency. He who tries to stand still
falls out of vital relations with all
around him. AS Lord Bacon says, time
is the greatest of innovators; if We do
not change, he changes us. The news
paper types which serve for time lose
their usefulness with time and wear.
They pass away, to be recast in forms
perhaps more beautiful. May it be our
ending likewise to make at the last a
fresh beginning!--S S. Times.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-29
From Bad to Worse.

Say, Chumpey, what in the deuce
rlade you have your hair cut so short? ?"
Because my girl said l looked like
football player. Now she says l
look like prize fighter. detroit Free
Press
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-29
Positive Proof.

Miss Daisy Medders (coyly)-Do you
love me, Jason?
Jason neutrality-suspicious. l love
you! Do you s'pose I'd have been act
in the fool over you all this time if
did, t?-N. Y. Truth.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-29
He Quit.

Jack Snipe-Willie DeSmith has given
up smoking cigarettes.
Dew Drop-Impossible!
j. Sizes, it is actually SO; he died
yesterday-Up-to-Date.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-29
a Twofold Mission.

The mission of the Christian is two
fold-to preserve the good already in
the world and to reveal a higher good.
Rev. l.. II. Harris.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-29

Modern dentists can remedy
crooked or projecting jaws by special
appliances tgradually train the jaws
into their normal position.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-29
Botter Than Richcs.

A better thing than riches is con-
tentment without them.-Ram's Horn.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-29

Too much courtesy defeats its object
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-10-16
MILLINERY.

Our Millinery department il growing. In nobby
Caps for girls and bows. Ladies' walking Hats,
Belts etc. It will pay you handsomely to buy OF
US and we can give you goods in style.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-10-16

IA Brown Sheeting excellent quality, by bolt II
Fruit of Loom bleached sheeting' q "a
leans at .1Oc II 1-2c, Zoe and 25c
Feather Ticking 1t 1Oc to 14c good goods
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-10-16

We have two special barR in mems suits at s. IS
and $3.50 These will be pleasant surprise.
Boys Suits at 81 % up to $500. We can please
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-10-16
DIN TIMES
I'M. d, Editor.

10 per Year, Cash.
ice st Canton, Miss, -
ABs natter.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-10-16

representing thirty
10 regard the Chicago
leprous distillment OF
5ane. met here today to
5U-cent dollars and fiat
hey registered their pro-
ons platform, the placing
and Buckner electoral
Held and by the appoint
live Democratic executive
xls 81 the men who conapos-
ention and the spectators
ai1 and comfort BY their
! part Of the states bright
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-09-15
SPAIN COMEDIES A POINT.
ton for Civil Trial fer the
Competitor Prisoners.

Washington, Sept. 1.-THE Spanish gov
ernment has yielded to the demands OF the
United States for a trial by a civil court
of the Competitor prisoners. one of whom
is Owen Melton. formerly of Kansas. The
Spanish government reached this conclu-
sion some time ago. but has delayed the
formal announcement of its decision until
after the cor.es adjourns. in order to es-
cape criticism from that body for making
concessions 20 the United States:
While expecting this decision, the au-
.thorifies have become very impatient of
late over the long delay on the part of the
Spanish ministry in compliance with the
demands for a far trial OF the Competi-
tor prisoners. who have been in prison
under death. sentence, imposed by a
drumhead court-martial for nearly five
months. Secretary Olrey has insisted from
the first that the men were irregularly
tried. and in violation. of express treaty
stipulations. He requested a retrial not
by way of favor. but as matter of right.
1t Is matter of considerable relief 10 the
authorities here TO know that Spain has
found II expedient 10 comply with the de-
mands of the United States in regard 10
these men. For some time past 1t has
oeen considered one OF the most trouble
some Questions in dispute between the two
countries They will. however watch with
concern the effect of the decision in Spain
ana among the Spanish In Cuba 1t is un-
Gerstood that this action will be a great
disappointment to Captain General Wey-
Ter and other Spaniards who were anxious
Tor the execution OF the men as an ex-
ample Tor others engaged in flfbus:ering.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-09-15
SPEAKER REED ON THE RESULT.
says That With Yesterdays Landslide
SewaIrs Star Sinks and
Wafs0n's Rises.

Portland, Me-, Sept. 1i.-Mr. Reed was
seieraded tonight by the Lincoln Club
and 300 people. He spoke as follows:
y told you long ago that Maine would
make her own record She has done so.
l asked you when you were here last to
give large majority and you did so. |
GO Lot think you did so because l asked
you. for You have ideas Of your own, and
know how 10 carry them out. One thing,
perhaps, Is 10 be regretted. You have
~ iped 20 settle little trouble among the
Chicago Democracy. The ticket has two,
lei us say, appendages. one Of them has
now disappeared. Sewalrs star sinks, and
Natson's rises. Al least II seems so, but
as neither Of them was a star OF the first
magnitude, it may be a little uncertain.
What does this result mean? The West
is said 20 BE- different from the East but
] have not found il so. Too many Maine
men have gore West to build up the coun
Try for any ybody TO saS that. They will
do well as we have done. / congratu-
late. you On this great majority. 1t was
a victory which belongs to good men of
both parties and cannot fail to do good
TO the whole country
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-09-15
AFTER SINEWS OF WAR.
tee Held n Lengthy Meeting
Yesterday Afternoon.

The Democratic county central commit
tee was in session for several hours yes
terday afternoon at the Midland consider
ing some knotty. problems connected with
the campaign. The question of raising a
''slush fund.- for the campaign was one of
the matters under consideration and the
financial condition of the candidates was
studied for the purpose of determining how
mutinous. Cash is scarce with the commit
tee SO far and there are many hungry and
clamorous workers who want to be seen at
once. The candidates will be hit hard
early in the campaign and will have to
hold themselves ready often If the fight
The eligibility of Thomas NJ Spofford, one
of Democratic candidates for the leg
isla,ure, was also discussed. The journal
recently contained a Statement Questioning
the eligibility of Mr.. SPofford. He replied
by calling it a Jluff and declared he pro-
posed to make the race. Yesterday the
committee appointed subcommittee to
investigate the charge and if he is in
eligible he viii be retired and another can
didate substituted who is known to be a
resident of the state. 1t is claimed that
Mr. Spofford has not lived in the state the
required time and further that he will re-
move from the district in which he is a
this act would vacate his seat; The COM
mittee is Of the opinion that Mr.. Spofford
is not able to prove himself eligible but
will try to let INN down as easy as pos
sible.
The committee also made an investiga-
fights being made on several of the candi-
dates in certain portions of the county and
tried to ascertain what could be done to
counteract the effect of the fight.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-09-15
All of the Schools of the City Reopel
With an Increased Attendance.

After a vacation of three months, the
stars and stripes were unfuried over each
Of the thirty-seven public school buildings
of this city yesterday morning. and long
before the time for the schools to reopen
crowds of children. dressed in new clothes
and carrying new states and books careful
ly under their arms. were seen on the
Fairgrounds. The schools opened prompt
ly at $50 o'clock, and with comparatively
little delay all the classes were organized
and recitations began. The enrolment at
the Adams school was 24s: at the Benton.
3a6. a gain of 165 pupils over last year; the
Bryant. $50. a gain of 107: at the Central
high school. 1,7so. gain of 2i2; at Chace,
sol: at the Clay. Is: Douglass. 2cI. a
Franklin. sss. gained "A: Garfield. ssi. gain
ed f7: Garrison. 2l: gained 20: Hamilton,
"ss lost 4; Humboldt, So. gained 90; Iry-
ing. 6l7. gained ~: Jackson, 1G2;; Jefferson,
C.s0 gained no; karnes. 1a3: Lathrop. CAS-,
gained 100: Lincoln. sos. gained IS: Lincoln
high, $780, gained 20; Linwood, 44. gained
4; Longfellow, $50, gained 3; Lowell. 32i.
es5 gained 40: Phillips, sS3 lost 4: Sumner,
.ngton, s5s, gained 90: Webster, 5l2. gained
a: Woodland. els. gain Of IS: Yeaser. 3o2,
..The general increase in the enrolment
throughout the city will be over 10 per
cent" said Superintendent Greenwood last
evening. "The Woodland. .Lathrop and Oak
ley schools are simply swamped with chill
in process Of construction will relieve the
pressure The Lathrop school can be re-
Heved by filling up rooms in the third
story; the Woodland by using the base
ment room temporarily, and the Oakley by
a new building
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-09-15
ASTHMA

Doctors of all schools, kinds and degrees
are a unit for once: they all agree that
there never has been medicine used in
general practice. or known to the medical
profession, competent to cure asthma.
They say there Is no cure for IL. This hon.
est admission goes to show that the medi-
cal profession is away behind the age and
Is not willing to learn or take advantage
of a medicine that is competent to cure
asthma.
THE RED CROSS CONSTITUTIONAL
MEDICINE will cure asthma at any stage
One teaspoonful of this medicine will re-
lieve the most aggravated case of asthma
Immediately. No necessity of sitting up
poisonous smoke of burned weeds any
longer. This medicine takes all the mucus
slime and diseased sediment from the
lungs, bronchial tubes and stomach. en-
tirely removing the cause of asthma Il
not only cures the asthma, but also regu-
lates the whole system at the same time
When you get cured Of asthma by this
medicine. you are we'll in every particular.
1t acts on every part and organ of the
body. putting them all in proper condition
Call and take one dose of this medicine IL
you are suffering from asthma, and sat
isfy yourself as to its competency to cure
ii. Call or address.
Rcd Cross Constitutional Medicine Co,
1880 Grand Ave., Kansas City, Mo.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-09-15
A HUMILIATING. OCCURRENCE.
From the Members of the Bryan
Party That Left Kansas City.

The most glarins instance of Popocratic
bluEdering and lack of management ever
seen in the state was on the Wabash train
from this city that carried Presidential
Candidate Bryan. Governor Stone. Would
be Governor "Lonnie" Stephens and other
state and local politicians to St. Louis
last Saturday. State Chairman Sam Cook
could not come here TO meet Mr.. Bryan.
and he was represented by Harvey Salmon
o. Clinton. who is chairman of the state
executive committee. Severa! politicians
from different portions of the state Went
alens In the special car. which was sup
posed 10 be furnished by the state COM
n.ittee. and everything went well until
ths party was half >yay across the state.
Inc state committee had arranged but
not paid for the special car and the con-
ductor finally decided it was time for the
travellers to settle for the ride. and a re-
quest fer the sum was made on Mr.. Sal
mon. He had no state funds in his purse.
known all over the state, he did not pro-
pose to pay for the car, and told the con-
dGctor he must walt until the party reach
ed ST. Louis and he had time to see the
state committee. That was not, business
and the conductor at once started in to
collect ta cash fares from the distinguished
asked 'I.onne" Stephens for the fare, and
'Lonnie' demurred. He was on a tour
sexhihiting e I,! his well-fltted new clothes and
out one of the Wabash officials and in
CURED the cause of the demand Mr..
Stephens did not have enough cash with
him TO pay the fare for himself and wife
and was forced 10 borrow from one of his
friends on the train. Governor Stone paid
for Mr.. Rryan and himself. and took the
r.anes of the men who paid and declared
they would be reimbursed by the state
committee.
After the collection had been taken.
"Lonnie" Stephens consulted his cam,
pafgn manager. Ed O'Rear. and was told
the thing was in horrible form and so he
Mr. Stephens said he never had been so
humiiated in his life before. and he felt
dreadfully bad over ii. don't-cher-knoW
and thought the Wabash ought to have
spared the party the collection. He did
no. say whether his humiliation was over
forced to ask for a loan. He knew he was
goins on starring expedition with the
candidate for president, but probably
thought there would be no expense I'D
was uncrovided.
While the collection was in progress Mr..
Eryan sat in mute astonishment at the
proceedings. 1t was the first time he had
been speechless.
The facts leaked out Yesterday and
-qoslS ..eEuuoT,, 10 sIslIoddus sul pssn9S
ens no end of trouble and modification.
The fact that he had secured Mr. BRYAN
TO make the trip in the state for the sole
purpose of getting some prominence out
of it for himself. and then had the ar
raTeements so horribly bungled, and did
not have the delcacy TO pay the bill him
SELF when 1t was his show, surprised even
Ms friends. and they secretly felt much
ashamed of his narrow stinginess, and
cursed his impecuniousness roundly. They
especially when il is known that STEPHENS
Is very weak anyway.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-09-15

Ex-County Marshal Henry P Stewart
'lt IS not much more than I expected.
don't know why IL should have been any
less. II such a result occurs now YOU
can expect II 10 be better in November.
DO think Il has q bearing on the Noyem
her election? L do. for fact
Robert Keith, furni,ure-'I am plessed at
the news OF the result OF .he Maine cleo