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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-30
RAIN INrERFEREs AT CANTON.
The Major Makes Two Addresses to Wal,
Ors in the Tabor

Canton, o.. Sept S0.-Rain fell in.
cessantly from early morning, and
demonstrations on the Mckinley lawn
were entirely out of the question. Four
Of the visits announced were postponed.
The soldiers from the home at San
dusky and residents of the vicinity ar
rived in a special train OF seven coaches
soon after noon. They were. taken to
the Tabernacle, where Major McKin-
ley met them. Addresses were made
by Sergeant Hopkins On behalf Of the
soldiers and by L. w. Hull en- behalf
ct the citisens, and the major respond
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-30
Cut In Wages Annouuc.a.

Somersworth, n. H., Sept. 90. The
Great Falls Manufacturing company has
posted notice throughout its mills of d.
reduction in wages Of about s. per cent. to
take effect Monday, Oct. 12.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-30
Woman in white for Silver.

Mason City, Ia. Sept 3O.-Miss Minna
Murray, the girl in white" spoke to q
large audience here Commencing Oct
Miss Murray has been engaged by the
silver Denocratic and silver committees
to speak under thsir direction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-30
TOUR OF UNION GENERALS.
Received with Great Enthusiasm by Boil
City and Country En- Route.


City and Country En- Route.
Council Bluffs, la, sept 3O-The spe-
cial carrying Generals Alger, Howard,
Sickles, Sigel, Muihoiland and Stewart,
Corporal Tanner and other prominent
warriors, arrived here ut 7:30 yesterday
morning Though early probably LOO
people surrounded the depot to greet the
veterans. They were met at the station
by the Old Soldiers Mckinley and Ho-
bart Marching club, the Mckinley Guard
and Drum Corps, the high school cadets,
the Dodge Light Gard and band of
music, all of whom acted as an escort to
the Grand hotel Here the visitors were
breakfasted by the joint reception COM
mittee. A stand had been erected in
front Of the Grand hotel on the Baylss
park side of the street, and monster mass
meeting was held there from 9 to II o'clock.
Lincoln, Neb., Sept :D.-The flight of
Union generals across the state Of Ne
braSka yesterday was the signal for the
maSsing of great crowds along the route
of the party, and cheers and other mani
festations of enthusiasm greeted Generals
Sicklcs, Howard. Sigcl, Alyer and Tanner
at all stations. Brief speeches werr made
at Hastings and other towns. The party
reached this city, after n Il ghe of tifty-five
minutes from Omaha, at ii a. m. A
crowd was assembled AZ the station hut
only moments stop was made: then the
train sped on to Hastings. The train
made a stop ut Sutton's for water, and the
sight which greeted the visitors as the
train drew up was one certainly c;llcu-
lated to tickle their vanity.
The whole city and the broad country.
side, 20, were assembled at the station.
The appearance Of SickleS, Tanner. How
ard, and Alger was the signal for grand
outburst of cheers for Mckinley. and this
uproar was continued with u veheineuce
and persistency that threatened to pre-
clude the possibility of hearing either of
the gentlemen. even in the b.iefest ad-
dress. Both General Sicklcs and Corporal
Tanner got in a few words. When the
special arrived at Hastings and was yet
within block of the station the engineer
was Obliged to slow up his locomotive, so
great was the crowd which covered the
track in front and surrounded the station.
eager to shout welcome to the chief.
tains.
The belch Of ARTILLERY, the explosion of
giant powder, the music OF fife and drum,
the JOYFUL cry OF old soldiers Us they again
saw their commanders, the glad acclaim
of the multitude, ali greeted the generals
| rs they entered the town, and 10 their
ears were sweet harmony. Fully 5000
visitors Were present. 1t was IA magnifi-
cent reception. Each of the generals
spoke briefly amid loud applause. The
train returning arrived in Lincoln at &: ~
p III. A magnificent reception was &C.
corded the veterans here The affair was
under q. A. X. auspices, but the applause
both during the march and at the speak.
Ing was spontaneous. Mckinley clubs
from all over Nebraska were present. Pos
sibly 10000 people heard the speaking, and
the streets were lined with cheering null
t.tudes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-30

New York, Sept atom O,Rourke
tried 10 match White and Dixon over
again, Cut the former declined
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-30
POPULIsTS PREPARE AN ADDRESS.
Intended To BE q Reply to vVatson's I:e-
cent Letter to Jones,

Washington, Sept. 3O-It is under
stood that Chairman Butler and Secre-
tary Edserton have prepared an ad-
dress to the american people on behalf
of the Populist national committee. set
ting forth the position of the Populist
party in the present campaign. The
address is intended to be in effect a
reply to Watson's letter though it will
not be addressed to Watson nor take
especial note of his communication. So
far as can be learned the document
will state officially the attitude Of the
Populist party in regard to Bryan: will
detail the reasons for and the circum-
stances attending his nomination, and
appeal to the members Of the party in
all parts of the country to allow moth
ing to stand in the way of their giving
the presidential candidate their loyal
and undivided support
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-30

Chicago, Sept. 3O.-There will te q state
convention Of Bryan silver clubs of Iowa
at Marshalltown, Oct. 8, for the purpose
OF unifying and consolidating the club or
CARNATIONS Of the state. W j. Bryan and
Governor Boies will address the conven-
ton
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-30

Centralia. Ills, Sept. 30.-The railroad
Mems Sound Money club held a mass
meeting in the Republican wigwan,
here last night, addressed by Hon.
Washington Hesing, postmaster at
Chicago. His speech was entirely de-
voted to discussion of the money
question, without advocating the can
didacy of any candidate. Hesing also
spoke In German in the afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-30
Fusion Arranged at Chicago.

Chicago, Sept. 30.-The Populists and
Democrats fused on the county ticket yes.
terday. The Peoples party was accorded
clerk of the superior court, surveyor and
three county commissioners. This is con-
sidered small return for their services,
but was all they could get, and was &C.
cepted. The fusion, however, split the sill
YER vote, and the silver Republicans will
hold q convention of their own today.
The morning times., 1896-04-19
FINANCIAL.
IMPROVING MARKETS,
STOCKS AND WHEAT.
FINANCIAL.
At the
Bon harche

Security holders are well satisfied with gene
raj situation.
Favorable weather is stimulating trade
Railroad tonnage increases. Gold exports are
discontinued Market IS developing large de-
abr ad.
CONTINUANCE OF GOOD CONDITIONS
ARE ASSURED TRADING REACTIONS
~ RNlSH GOOD OPPORTUNITY FOR
BUYING ON FAVORABLE TERMS
The morning times., 1896-04-19
OPPOSE Tx d}EhIsSI0A
Commissioners Objstl TO Bill fer
Release of Penalties.
WOULD CAUSE HEAVY LOSS

BOurd Believes Such Legislation
Would Be Unjust to Prompt FAX
payers-Gurbage Problem Still Tn
settled, But the Renewal of ScOw
Service Believed to He Inevitable.
The morning times., 1896-04-19
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION
FOR RENT-Elegant new storeroon

FUN KEN - LIE setIIt ut " StOrerOOTn,
1sx6O, Just completed: modern i'm
provements; cemented cellar; fine busi
ness location: rent low 10 right party:
seven rooms over store; handsomely fitted
for Housekeeping or offices; whole building
Will Oe rented or leased. Apply ou premises,
AT 9th st, bet. d and f. ap19-3t
The morning times., 1896-04-19
INCREASED GOLD OUTPUT.
statistics Indicate n Much Larger
Yield Than Last Year.

statistics Indicate Much Larger
Yield Than Last Year.
The director of the mint has received
report from Mr.. John Daggett, superin-
tendent Of the San Francisco mint, of the
production of gold and silver in California,
Oregon, Washington and Alaska, during the
calendar year, 1S95:
The production of gold in California was
$15 5,334,31S, and of silver, coming value,
$599,79O. Gold in oregon is placed at
81, 1897 ,6S2, and silver at SIS, 1872; in Wash
ington, gold $373,14S; silver $141 600;
Alaska, gold $2,32S, 400; silver $97 900.
The increase in gold in 1895 over 1894,
in California was ST. All 900, and of silver
$3O2, ,45O. In Washington the increase of
gold was ST &C, $50. and of silver SIPS ,4S0
In Alaska the goldincrease was ST. ,O4S.9O0,
and of silver $4,000. The gold output
of Oregon in 1895 as compared with S94
shows a decrease of $275, 700. and an in
crease in the silver product Of $4,000.
The report states that the indications are
that the gold product of 1896 will largely
exceed that Of 1895.
The morning times., 1896-04-19

w wANTED Carpenters work It fair
prices Inquire at shop, sw. cor. 10th
and | sts- ap19-3t
The morning times., 1896-04-19
AR I.eacb Cbapoas

Mr.. Robert Leech for several years we'll
known and popular clothing salesman with
Robinson, Cherry s Co., has transferred his
alliance. to M. Dyrenforth & Co., 62I
Pennsylvania avenue, where his friends
and patrons will find him pleased to serve
them as Of yore.
The morning times., 1896-04-19
WHEAT. Open High. Low. Close

Chicago Grain and Cotton Markets.
The morning times., 1896-04-19
WALLER HAS NOT ACTED.
State Department Has Received No
Call From the ex-Consul

NHfI L TUIIl tIIt cA-CUHSuI
EX-Consul Waller. altboughin in Washington
for the expressed purpose of prosecuting
his claim for damages against the French
government for his alleged cruel treatment
while en- route as prisoner of war from
Tamatave to Marseilles, has not yet
appeared at the State Department
1t is understood that he has turned his case
over to an attorney for prosecu tion
and that the latter will represent himbefore
Secretary Olney.
The morning times., 1896-04-19
WHEAT.

Every buyer Of wheat using a little iudS-
ment made large profits last week Trading
sentiment Is distinctly bullish and erOD
charges will cOnJinne. Visible suDp.y grows
smaller and smaller. Russian shipments ara
declining rapidly and with short crops in Ar
gen ina, India Australia, New Zealand and
Europe, position OF American wheat is the
strongest for years.
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the methods of buying and selling on rargin
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STOCKS BONDS GRAIN
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Bought and sold for cash on margin of to
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The morning times., 1896-04-19
FINANCIAL and COMMERCIAL.
washington Sto Exchange
GOVERNMENT BONDS III

Sales-Eckington r K 6's s., 900 at l02, s., 600
at lOl; Natl Bank of the Rep, l at 23S; Me-
tropolitan r. f., .at-122; Wash. Gas, 50 at
41155: Lanston Monotype, Is at Sc, 25 at Sl4.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-09-16
Another Letter From Gov. Evans.

COLUMBIA, Sept 7.-Governor Evans
was shown the statements of Messrs.
Tompkins and Mixson and gave the
following reply at o'clock this morn
ing:
II have read the statements of Sec
retary Tompkins and Commissioner
Mixson and so far as they affect my
statement there is no material contra
diction. Mr.. Tompkins endeavors to
make the point that my recommenda-
tions as to the changes Of the law were
made before Mr.. Scruggs had returned
from Cincinnati. This is true and it
is also true, as he is perfectly aware,
that these unsavory charges had been
in circulation months before the meet
ing Of the legislature and Mixson was
continuing to purchase from whom he
admitted to me had offered to bribe
him and for which I had reprimanded
him. I made no charges or insinua-
tons, but simply stated facts. So far
as the board of control is concerned
there was no mismanagement of the
dispensary, there was no necessity for
calling the board together and Mr..
Tompkins shows that usurped no au-
thority, but called the board together
whenever it was necessary to do so. l
have not charged Secretary Tompkins
with attempting to manage its affairs,
my only criticism is the manner in
which he has managed Mixson while
member of the board. Mr.. Mixson
pleads guilty to every charge and con-
firms my statement in all matters ma
terial. Inever heard ofthe statement
which he says Hubbsll made to him
in the sample room until it appeared
in the newspapers and his statement
that he submitted it to me is untrue.
Mixson submitted nothing to me in
reference to his purchase of whiskey.
The statement that I told him to de-
stroy his boys letter is likewise un-
true; it should have been preserved.
He never stated to me that he would
suffer removal before buying from
Ilubbell, for he knows full we'll that
as soon as he stated it to me that Hub.
bell had offered him bribe, / replied
that he had served him right.
So far as my expense account is
concerned for going to Washington
and New York TO save 10 the State
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-09-16

sympathized with the Reform move
ment from the beginning, so much so
that in 1883 the Reformers wanted to
nominate him for Governor, an honor
which unfortunately he could not ac'
cept as he had alredy promised his
support to Governor Richardson,
whose personal friend he was. In
1890 he opposed Tillman because his
Office was attacked in the general In
dictment brought by the Reformers in
the Shull manifesto and he had to de-
fend himself, being conscious of entire
rectltude. When Tillman got noml'
mated, he gave him his support
and urged all Democrats to bow
to the will of the majority. He fre-
quently deprecated the strife in the
Democratic household subsequenent
to 1890 and appealed for peace and
unity. The Reformers recognized his
sympathy with them and elected him
Judge over all original Reformer.
His refusal TO advocate keeping up
strife and bitterness earned him the
emnity of the hotheads among the
Conservatives who professed to despise
him as a traitor and a turncoat because
he was a man and Democrat. When
he announced his Senatorial candi
dacy, he wrote the people of South
Carolina a letter in which he planted
himself squarely upon those principles
in national politics endorsed by the
Reformers and pledged himself to Sec
ond Tillman's efforts to carry them
out. No factional line could be drawn
against such a man, none was drawn
and if his election is a factional
triumph, it is a Reform triumph and
not Conservative"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-09-16
TOMPKINS IN REPLY.

To the Public:
I have read Governor Evans state
ment. Also his statement that knew
Mixson was continuing to purchase
liauor from a man who had offered
him a briDe and for which he was re-
primanded, is not true. l did not
know that he had ever purchased any
liquor from man who had offered
him a bribe. 1 didn't know that
White, the man referred to, had any.
thing to do with the Live Oak Distill.
ing company until after Scruggs re-
turned from Cincinnati and told me
the Live Oak Distilling company had
paid him commissions. The statement
that I managed Mixson at all while a
member of the board is simply untrue.
l never managed or tried TO manage
him and didn't wish TO do it. have
not charged that the dispensary was
mismanaged, but said that If there
was any mismanagement he (Evans)
was solely responsible for 1t.
He might not have thought there
was any necessity to call meeting of
the board ct control to grant Marcy
the privilege of selling beer in the city
of Columbia, when his petition to be
allowed to do so had been disapproved
by both the other members of the
board, but others might think it
should have been done. He also
might not have thought it necessary
to call the board together to grant Mr..
Seegers the privilege of selling beer in
the city of Columbia, in Spartanburg
and in Greenville, but other people
may think otherwise. He might not
have thought it necessary to call the
board together to license the various
distilleries which have been opened in
the State in the last 18 months, but a
great many people think otherwise.
D. H. TOMPKlNS.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-09-16
Tillman In Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA. Sept. Sat Wash
ington park Senator Tillman spoke to
one of the largest political audiences
that has met during the year. lie was
introduced by Wharton Barker. 81
am glad to be here this afternoon" he
said, "because my friends, the news
papers, have been so industriously
circulating the idea that I am kind
of wild man from Borneo that [ want
the people TO see mo as l am. l want
you to geta look at this anarchist from
South Carolina. These newspapers,
owned by shylocks, tell you day by
day that Governor Altgeld and Sena.
tor Tillman wrote the Chicago plat
form and their own knowledge of the
lie does not bring the blush of shame
to their cheeks. So come before you
to tell you something about the Chica-
90 platform and anarchy, and 1 shall
be glad if you will give me your at.
tention. Whenever any man in his
tory has had the courage to defend
the common people," he said, "they
call him an anarchist. In later days
the term has been applied to Jefferson
and Jackson and many of you will re-
member that the slave holders of the
South referred to Abraham Lincoln
as an anarchist. So do not resent
the title. I only want to tell you what
sort of an anarchist l am-just how I
am looked upon in my own state Of
South Carolina. I was born and
brought up there and think you will
have some faith in what my neigh
bors think of me-neighbors who have
known me all my life" The speaker
told the story of his career at some
length; how he had become the cham.
pion of the masses against the classes
and had defeated the ancient aristo
cracy of his state. Leading up to the
election to the senate he asked with
passionate vehemence: "And what
did 1 do when I reached Washington
I got there with every bank, every
newspaper and every railroad in my
state against me. Did I sell out to the
money powers, as it is fashionable to
do2 Did 1 crawl on my stomach to
Grover Cleveland for patronage, as |
was expected to do2 No; I asserted my
manhood. l said that Grover Clevc.
land was traitor. 1 proved his cor,
rupt dealings with the Morgan syndi'
cate and l asked for his impeachment.
Then every boot.licking editor of 9
shylock paper in the country called
me a blackguard and heaped on me
worse names than had won me theil
displeasure."
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-09-16
THE GOVERNORS BROTHER

To the Editor of The State:
The card of T. M. Mixson in which
he attempts to answer the statements
made in Gov. Evans expose of dis
pensary matters, has just been shown
me. Mixson, after alluding to my
support of his candidacy for commits
sioner, makes weak attempt to con-
meet me with the muddle from which
he is vainly struggling to extricate
himself and his unfortunate sons.
Quoting from an alleged conversation
between his son and myself, he tries
to make it appear that proposed to
his son, w. T. Mixson, that we should
90 into q deal and make something if
he (F. NJ. Mixson) was elected. 1t is
true that I was an ardent advocate of
Col. #. M. Mixson for the position OF
commissioner, because I believed him
both capable and honorable and en-
tertained friendly feelings towards
him on account of his Jealous support
of my brother. In regards to the other
statement the facts are simply these:
Just before +. M. Mixson was appoint
ed commissioner he came to me and
proposed that I should take his son,
w. T. Mixson, as a partner, and we
could run brokerage in connection
with my insurance business. That we
could represent whiskey houses and
he, Il. M. Mixson. would purchase all
the whiskey for the dispensary
through us. told him did not wish
a partner in my insurance business,
and the conversation ended there.
One morning in December, 1894,
while in the senate chamber, l was ap-
preached by W. T. Mixson, who in
formed me that his father had told him
him of the conversation had with me
and that he would like to join with
me, as we could make good money
and profit. I told him I would not
consider his proposition and declined
to confer further with him. After the
appointment, l mentioned the matter
to my brother, Governor Evans, and
also to Judge Eugene 3. Gary, and
they advised me to have nothing to do
with the dispehsary business under
any circumstances, and no further
mention was ever made of it. Doubt
less, ] would be justified iu using Sc
we're language TO characterize this at
tempt to bring Inc into this matter in
tended to affect the race for the Unit
ed States senate, but l think they will
have trouble enough before they get
through without any helpon my part.
BARNARD B. EVANS.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-09-16
TIlIInan Was Challenged.

CHICAGO, Sept. 10.-Some time ago
Rudolph M. Patterson, young Re
publican of this city, challenged Sem
ator Tillman OF South Carolina to a
joint debate on the money question.
Today he received a reply from the
Senator accepting the challenge and
agreeing to meet him at either Chica'
20 or New York, the latter city pre-
ferred.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-09-16

-
worked for Earle. In 1894 Evans
made charge against The Regi: ter
and evaded making square, manly
apology when called to time. There
fore, though The Register treated him
with absolute and scrupulous fairness,
it could not champion his cause without
loss of self-respect. To such causes AS
the above, more than to any belief in
the charges and insinuations against
Governor Evans, The Re yister attri
butes his defeat. Otcourse some peo
pie believed those charges, but mol
enough to have affected the result, if
Evans had not been unpopular on
other scores with many Reformers.
Earle's election is not a Conservative
triumph. If he had posed as a Conserva.
tive candidate the factional lines would
have been drawn and he would
have been defeated. In every
way it has been demonstrated
in the recent primary that the
Reform faction is stronger than
ever, mainly because of its increasing
liberality. In but few counties could
a man have been elected who assailed
Reform principles. Even Sumter, a
Conservative County, gave majority
against one of its own sons, a Conser-
vative, who opposed DR.. Stokes for
election to Congress. Reformers voted
for Earle and Conservatives voted for
Evans, it being regarded as a contest
between two Democrats standing upon
J Jidentically the same platform. Earle
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-09-16
Pianos and Organs-Prices That Break the
Record.

Times change, values drop, purchas-
ing power OF gold or silver become
greater. Look at the way bicycles are
selling! Just about one half old pric,,
es Same is true as to PIANOS and
ORGANS. See the astonishing Fall
offers just advert sed by the great
house Of Ludden & Bates, Savannah,
Ga., which has en- doing business in
the South for quarter of century
and is as reliable as the Bank of Eng.
land. Pianos for only 1888 that have
been $500. Organs for $57 that once
sold at $S5. Ludden & bates are pro-
pressive, sound business men, who
recognise that old methods and old
high prices will not win trade in these
close times, and accordingly lead off
in making New Prices. which meet the
needs of all buyers. Read their strong
al. WRITE THEM.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-09-16

about $4,000 worth Of contraband
whiskey, am prepared to furnish an
itemized statement as it was made out
at the time. Ipromise the public that
they shall know all, let the chips fall
where they may. The animus of this
persecution of me shall be known.
JOHN GARY EVANS.