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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-18

The Chicago Tribune says: THE best
golf player in America is John Shipper, a
negro lad, who has long been a caddy on
the shinnecock Hills golf links at South
ampton, L. 1. He is the son of an Epis-
copalian clergyman, and was born a
slave" A lad becomes a man at the age
of p years. Inasmuch as this golf player
is lad, and was born slave" it would
be interesting to know his birthplace. Is
slavery extant in Long Island?
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-18

UetuhS Nervous.
From the Kansas City Journal (Rep).
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-18
The Romans had various kinds Of
crowns, which they distributed as re-

crowns, which they distributed as re-
wards for martial exploits and extraordi-
nary services on behalf of the republic
says the Boston Transcript. % The oval
crown, made OF myrtle, and bestowed uD-
on generals VINO were entitled to the hon
OrS of the lesser triumph called Ovation
% The Naval or ROstral crown. comnOs-
ed of circle of gold with ornaments ron
resenting 'beaks' of ships, and given fo
the captain who first grappled or the SOL
der who first boarded an enemy's shin a,
The crown known in Latin as ''VaiIariS
Castrens-s, a circle of gold raised with
jewels or palisades, the reward of the gen
eral who flrst forced the enemy's entrench-
ments. (D The Mural crown, a circle of
gold lndented and embattled, given to the
warrior VINO first mounted the wall of A
besieged place and successfully lodged a
standard or flag thereon (O The Civic
crown (made of the branch of a green
OaD, garland of oak leaves. bestowed
upon the Roman soldier who had saved the
life OF a citizen. Co The Triumphal crown,
consisting at nrSt of wreaths of laurel but
afterward made of gold-the reward az
such generals as had the good fortune to
be successful in battle. "a The crown call
ed "Obsidionalis," or ''Gram!nea. mada
of the common grass found growing on
the scene OF action, and bestowed only
for the deliVerance of an army when 70.
duced to the last extremity This was es
teemed the highest military reward
among the Roman soldiery Athletic
crowns and crowns of laurel, destined as
rewards at public games. and many 9th
er KINDS OF crowns for use in various RO-
man sports are frequently found men
toned N the annals of Roman history,
Arizona republican., 1896-09-09
THE PARADE.

The parade of the labor o1,ganiza- ttons was one of the pleasant features Of itlhe day. Owing to misunder- standing a good many failed to turn out, but despite that fact every trade was represented. Mayor Monihon as grand marshal displayed his ability as a commander in the placing of the var fous organizations. The parade was headed by mounted police, followed by the band and the grand marshal and his aids. The governors carriage came next. There were only six farm CTS that followed the transparency of the tillers of the soil, but several ladies joined in to increase the number. The printers, about thirty strong, followed next. They made an ecellent show ing and forced two Lonesome news gatherers into the ranks. The carpen. ters followed the printers and they made an excellent appearance dressed in white aprons and caps. The tailors, miners, blacksmiths, plumbers, wait CTS, brickmasOns and every other trade in Phoenix was represented. It was a very good showing. The line of march extended from the Lemon hotel west on Washington street to the Pres byterian church grounds, where after a few speeches. the days festivities ended
Arizona republican., 1896-09-09
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.
By the Ministerial Association to
 Rev. c. Wilson Smith.

Whereas, Our beloved brother, the Rev. c. Wilson Smith, has severed his relations with the First Baptist church, and Is about to leave our city, there fore, be it
 Resolved, That in our association, as ministers, we have found him a genial Christian gentleman, and a minister of ability. That we regret the loss of him from the work of this city, both as a man and a minister, and we are heartily sorry that circum stances exist which sewers the tics of this fruitful and conscientious pastor That our prayers and kindest wishes shall at tend him wherever llis lot may be cast
 Resolved, That these resolutions be spread on the minutes of this asso- citation, that @ copy be given Rev. Bro Smith and that the same be published in our daily papers.
 c. J. CHASE, President.
 GAL 0GBURN.
 PRESTON M'KINNEY.
 w. A. HARRIS.
Arizona republican., 1896-09-09
WHY GRANT IS A POPULIST.
Believes in the Free Coinage of Sil-
 yer.

SAN DIEGO. Gal, Sept. S.-Jesse R. Grant is spending few days at La Jolla with his family. lie was inter- viewed by telephone today regarding his change from the Republican to the Populist party, as shown in letter from him to Judge J. Wade Mcdonald of this city. Mir. Grant greatly reeem- bles his father in his taciturnity, and it is not often that he will gay anything for publication. When asked his req. sons for becoming Populist he said that his letter gave the reason.
 Was it then on account of the fpan: cial plank alone that you became a Populist, or were there other reasons ?" he was asked.
 "The financial plank alone." was Grants answer.
 ''Then you believe in free silver and intend 50 vote for Brvan7"
 ''I believe in free silver, but i'll not vote for Bryan, because l am not regis tered.''
 "Then you simply came cut publicly in order to do what you could ?"
 "Yes," responded Grant. Il believe in those principles" a mine-owner. and It is said that through mining interests and association with other silver mine-owners you were led to become free silver man. Is that true ?''
 "It is not"
 "If you were for free eilver only. and not dlspleased with any other plank, why did you go over to the Populists instead of the Democrats ?''
 "Because I like the Populists bet ter"
 "Do you intend to vote the Populist ti, ket hereafter ?" "I consider myself Populist." "How about your brothers, Ulysses and Fred? Will they become PopuIittr, too?''
 "Ask them"
 Aside from the financial plank, how do the Populist principles strike you ?'' ''I changed solely on account of the | financial plank. I want free silver That's the best way to get it."
Arizona republican., 1896-09-09
THE SPEAKERS.

Every available seat was taken on the grounds and hundreds stood to listen to the speeches. Mayor Moni- hon was the first speaker and he vel comed those who lived in the country to Phoenix. In masterly manner he related the meaning of Labor Day and what it meant to the toilers, He spoke in most eulogistic manner of the sue cess of the day, and more in particular of the advancement of the city of Phoe- nix. He concluded his remarks by saying before another Labor Day rolled around another star would be added to old glory and that star would represent Arizona. His remarks were
Arizona republican., 1896-09-09

from the Populist headquarters. 1t de- clares that the Peoples Party is the champion of the masses who labor and produce wealth. Bryan and Watson, it declares, are the "true cooperative ticket for the silver voters of all par
 es.' It is pointed out that the Peo- ple's Party has forced the Democratic party to turn down the Cleveland ad ministration and adopt the principles of the Peoples Party and as the ac- tion of the Democratic party in the fu- ture is uncertain all citizens who be- lieve in government as administered by Jefferson, Jackson and Lincoln are urged to unbuild and strengthen the Peoples Party. The address closes with an appeal for the contribution of one dollar to the cam mpaign fund from every individual able and willing to contribute.
Arizona republican., 1896-09-09
AT THE PARK.
appearance

In the afternoon a very large crowd indeed attended the park to witness the bicycle races, footraces, etc., and be it said to the credit of those having the matter in charge that it was the most successful field day ever held at the park.
 The first event was a mile novice bicycle race, which was won by Oscar Jones in 2:30 fiat
 George Henshaw won the hundred yard footrace with Reed a close sec ond. Henshaw did not train for any of the events. Despite that he gave evil dence of his ability as sprinter.
 The quarter mile bicycle race was won by Long in :34-
 There were only two entries in the hammer throwing contest, the first prize being awarded to w. Delgardo, who cleared 57 feet inches exciting of all, and was won by Horace Slater in 2:16 1-5.- This is the fastest time made on the track and the spec tators cheered the winner Justify when the time was announced.
 The 225 yard hurdle race was won by Emmet Reed, with George Henshaw second.
 Young Long won the boys half mile bicycle race in 1:121-5, Heflin second
 The running high jump was won by Emmet Reed. He made a record ot five feet clear
 The hundred yard footrace for union men only had only three entries. It was won by Calderwood. Time, g 4-5
 The two mile handicap race was won by Slater. He passed everybody, al though he started on the scratch. Time 5:04.
 The tug of war WAS very laughable event. A volunteer team was pitted against the carpenters, but the former carried away the $11 medal. This end ed the programme, but small purse was made up for a seventy-five yard footrace between Bidwell and a stranger. Bidwen won the purse.
Arizona republican., 1896-09-09
WILL CARRY NEW YORK.
Gold Man Estimates His Majority
 at 100000.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8.-Colonel John Byrne, the chairman of the New York Sound Money league, the institu- tion under the auspices of which Bourke Cochran delivered his Madison Square grader speech, returned to New York City Tuesday from tour of the state. He get the Republicans and the gold bug Democrats in a furry by declaring that if the election came off now Bryan would carry New York by 100000 ms. jority.
 Testimony of this kind from an ardent Mckinley man and g bitter opponent of Bryan may be worth considering. MT. Byrne said that nearly all the farmers of northern end central New York. ir. respective of past party affiliations, were going to vote for Bryan.
 There is no serious danger of any southern state. The south will rema1n solid. according to all reports. including Kentucky, North Carolina and Mary
 The Demo,ratic p..s2 acerg Ss.e i'll are of the opinion that the Mckinley Aid society at Indianapolis will benefit Bryan more than Mckinley. They claim that all who would support the thirl ticket would vote for Mckinley anyhow. and that it was so many votes diverted from him.
Arizona republican., 1896-09-09
FLOWER 0F THE LAND LahOrino Ma asses ie+es-,
 Territorial Library, sslo
 y CtaIs
He Talks to the Common
 People of Chicago.
The Great Park Densely Packed with Men Anxious to Hear the
 Brilliant Leader.

CHICAGO, Sept. S.--Long before the hour set for the arrival of William J. Bryan, Shnrpshooters' park was filled with laIboring men. Every tree and telegraph pole within hearing of the speakers stand was filled with those seeking an unobstructed view.
 Bryan left the auditorium shortly before Q o'clock and was cheered con- tinually as he drove rapidly through the streets. AS his carriage neared the park the densely packed crowds gathered there set up roar that lasted fully ten minutes Then with a rush the gates were broken down like pipe stems and dn a short time the park was dense mass of crushed, but still cheering humanity.
 On the stand with Bryan were Judge William Prentiss, Judge Mcconnell and leaders of labor unions. Bryan began speaking at 2:3O, choosing for his subject The Dignity of Labor" He began by extolling the value of orga- nized labor and showed how great had been its benefits to toilers. His dis course soon took on political aspect. With Solomon said Bryan, q want neither riches nor poverty; and with Carlisle I want the rulers to win new wisdom in conduct of affairs As he urged the benefits to be derived from the free coinage of silver, especially to laboring men, he was continually interrupted by applause.
 MT. Bryan took the Burlington train for Lincoln, Neb., stopping at Aurora, H., for twenty minute speech at about half past six. There were about 400 people at the depot to see him away, but there was no demonstration.
Arizona republican., 1896-09-09
CAN'T FOOL BLACK.
No Goldbug Nomination Goes With
 Him,

CHICAGO, Sept. s.-General John c. Black will probably issue a letter tomorrow declining the nomination for governor by the gold standard Demo- crats. A conference lasting over two hours took place today between Black and gold standard Democrats headed by Chairman Wing. Black told the committee he would not accept. He promised to make no statement until tomorrow Meantime the committee will select Judge Thomas A. Moran, Wm. s. Forman or Henry Raab as the candidate.
Arizona republican., 1896-09-09

inqi fis.le zhand upon the map of this cc~:o,try, and that is that this imperial ra-lsblic shall endure forever. l am r. ud of my country, of its grand flievements, of its great history, of ',s illustrious record. I know 1t is the ~01 timent of ell true patriots that our lT,.g should forever float oyer the land 7s the free and home of the brave. This country is the pioneer of liberty and will yet lead all nations to free dom.
 'fWe are all proud of Arizona. It will in the days to come he one of the grand states of this Union. For intel 1igence, for morality, for everything that goes to constitute a great people and great commonwealth we will not be excelled by amy of the older states. This imperial city of Phoenix is in the very morning of its youth. In less than six years and long before our golden horn is filled we will have 60,O00 people. Just think of it, 15,000 people and only three policemen. Ev- erything is as quiet and orderly as in and village in the land, everything that goes to create high civilization finding its home Ihere. We claim this: The order, the sobriety, the dntelli- gence and the manhood of our city is not surpassed by amy city in the land. We proclaim thts as an especial honor.
 'In talking of labor and its ex- amples, we cite you to our worthy mayor. He is am honor to his position and would adorn any station to which he may be called. I know that Ari- zona may have use for (him.
 We differ on many questions re- lating to OUT internal affairs, but on one question we are unanimous is, we desire statehood for Arizona We desire the privilege of electing OUT own officers. We want to manage our own affairs We want home rule For thirty-five years we have been in ter ritorial vassalage, which is system unknown to the constitution and should not be tolerated This is a question deeper and broader and of more significance than politics. It is matter of right, of honor and justice, Justice demands that we be admitted ito statehood. We have more than 100000 population. Our public schools are unsurpassed We have a grand university, whose educational facilities are unsurpassed. The intelligence of our citizens will compare with any state in the Union I know, my fel- low citizens, that we are not only proud of Arizona, but we are proud of our whole country. We desire its honor to remain unsullied, and know that but voice the sentiments of every citizen in this territory when I pro- claim that it's honor and obligations shall remain as untarnished as the sun.
 Let us not depart from the traditions and glory our fathers have bequeathed us, but let us on every recurring holi-
 day, every National Sabbath, pro l claim that we stand unalterably for the honor and integrity of our ooun- | try. We stand first upon the list of nations in the markets of the world, and know that every true patriot de sires that we maintain our exalted po- i sition."
Arizona republican., 1896-09-09
WATSON IN TEXAS.
The Georgian Makes Strong Plea fo1
 the Silver Cause.

DALLAS, Tex, Sept. S.-Thos. E. Watson of Georgia, vice-presidential nominee of the Populist party, ad- dressed a Labor Day audience of 5000 people at the fair grounds yesterday. He arrived from Georgia and speaks at Bonham, Texas, today and goes from there to Kansas.
 MT. Watson pleaded with the people to stand to the contract made between the laborers and farmers in St. Louis. The Peoples Party represents that contract. Mckinley and Hobart repre- sent the enemies of labor and Sewall represents the same thing. He said iSewall is just the opposite of Bryan in everything.
 He said the present fight was the south and west against the east, labor against monopolies Sewal was a National banker, a railroad king and leaf in the hands of capital. He made an allusion to Sewall's stump speeches in the interest of Republicans.
 q thave been a student of financial problems ever since have been in pub lic life, and that is almost within a few weeks of twenty years. I believe that the question the American people are called upon now to settle is of more importance to them than any other question that has been submitted to Americans for their consideration and determination. I don't believe, how ever much there was at stake, so much human suffering and so much woe could have come to the American peo- pie if we had been divided and there had been two republics established on this continent instead of one, as will come to us if this local question now submitted to you shall be wrongfully decided and we shall enter on a mone- tary system which will probably last for all time-or at least there is danger it Thay-one that is absolutely unjust and threatening in my judgment, not only to the prosperity of the people and prosperity of free government here but free government in all other countries"
 His last appeal was for Texas to stand by Bryan and Watson and let Mckinley and Sewal1 alone. He was cheered repeatedly.
Arizona republican., 1896-09-09
LABOR DAY IN PHGNIz How it Was Observed. in
 this City. Wage Banners Turn Out for a
 Good Time.
Governor Franklin Delivers an Able and Logical Address to the
 Laboring Glasses.

Labor Day has come and gone and it is the first time the day was ever celebrated in Phoenix. The idea of holding grand celebration on the day was first conceived by the printers union and afterwards by the other unions of the city, That the sports and incidents of the day set forth in the official programme were a success goes without saying.
 The business houses closed promptly at noon and the city tcok on holiday appearance
Arizona republican., 1896-09-09
ARKANSAS IS HEARD.
Fifty Thousand Majority for Free
 Silver.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Sept. S.-Gen- eral Dan W. Jones of Little Rock, was elected governor of Arkansas and the entire Democratic ticket has been suc- cessful at the polls.
 But two full tickets were in the field, the Democratic and Republican, the Populists contenting themselves with a candidate for governor.
 Jones' majority is estimated at 5O,- 900 over the combined opposition.
Arizona republican., 1896-09-09
A DEAD BANDIT.

SACRAMENTO, Sept. 8.-At the in quest held over the remains of Bandit Morigan today a verdict was rendered to the effect that Morgan came to his death from gunshot wounds inflicted by Ingles, who was fully exonerated. A man named Thomas today identified the dead body as Jim Morgan, who for merly lived in Grand Island, Neb., his relatives being prominent and we'll to do people.
Arizona republican., 1896-09-09
POWDER EXPLODED,
Fearful Result of a Careless Mans
 Work.

TULARE, Cal, Sept. S.-Last even- ing Thomas 'Salter, employed on the ranch of John F. Allen, shot at a skunk in the cellar where seventy-five pounds of giant powder were stored. A ter rife explosion followed, shaking the country for miles around and totally wrecking the house and blacksmith shop near by. Salter was thrown about thirty feet and instantly killed.
Arizona republican., 1896-09-09
CHAMPION OF THE MASSES.

An Address Issued From Populist
 Headquarters.
Arizona republican., 1896-09-09

WASHINGTON Sept. S.-An ad- dress to the people was issued today
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-25

populist press or protest from the rank
and Ale.
The present campaign will be excit-
ing and Nebraska will be one OF the
centers OF battle, but let it be under
stood that the bright mind force of
these prairie farmers has passed upon
the sophistries Of populism, and it will
be rejected in this year as it was six
years. four years, and two years ago.
The voting population of Nebraska
has been subject to the Bryan windmill
for six years. Every light grain, every
shriveled kernel, and every empty hull
has been blown out into the populist
chaff pile.
The republican wheat which re-
NAMED after the campaign of six years
ago, four years ago, and two years ago
remains STILL and there is enough OF
it 10 make good round majority for
Mckinley and protection.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-25

way out OF the difficulty and suitable
to the occasion. The organ grinder
went on his way costentedly and
hoped the affair was at an end. But
| was very much mistaken. No sooner
had he gone than Mrs. Tremaine and
Maud became convinced alike that they
had given up the real Jacko. They
said they were now certain OF 1t. Poor
dear Jacko was sitting on barrel or
gan in cold street and engaged in the
degrading occupation of collecting cop
pers, and monkeys were liable to con-
think II he were alive?
Il stood this for about ten days and
then | went to the Italian again, hav-
ing obtained his address in case of fur
Their complications. His affections were
apparently now extended to both mon
keys. for he consented to an exchange
for further consideration. Surely,
thought to myself, Maud and her
mother will be content now. But no,
the thing began all over again. The
former Jacko was their darling and
they'd given him up when they'd got
ten him safe, and it was by my advice
and 1t was all my fault. Twice more
exchanged those monkeys, and, at last,
even my patience failed. We quar-
relied and We parted, and I've never
spoken to her since. That's why l say
never get engaged to girl who keeps
a monkey"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-25
Decline Of Populisun.

Now that the populist party has been
swallowed bodily by the democratic
party. it is interesting to go back to
its earlier history and see how far il
has drifted from its original moorings
Kansas was its chief nesting place
when it made it's famous campaign in
that state six years ago. Then il had
for its chief corner stone the doctrine
that the government should issue I'M
limited quantities of paper fiat money
and should loan this money to the
farmers OF the country, $500 on each
quarter section of land. at two per cent
per annum.
This proposition is regarded now as
absurd and impractical even among the
pOpulist farmers themselves: and yet
cnlv six years ago il was the one par
ticuiar doctrine which more than any
other was talked OF in the farmers
meetings anu advocated as a safe and
practical measure.
At that time Frank McGrath, OF Be
lott, kas.. then the state president OF
the Kansas Farmers alliance, was con-
tinually deluged with letters from Kan
sas and Nebraska farmers inquiring
as to the two per cent per annum
scheme. In these letters President Me-
Grath was urged to hurry the matter
forward with ali possible haste, and in
some of them strong personal appeals
were made on the ground that the writ
ers mortgage was nearing maturity
and that he was exceedingly anxious
TO change his rate OF interest from sew.
en- per cent per annum To two per cent
per annum, and to shift his debt from
some grasping New England creditor 10
the government itself.
Frank McGrath. who is a strong, self
reliant, practical man, had opposed the
two per cent government loan scheme
in the popniist state convention at To-
peka. and 1t was The greediness with
which he saw this doctrine devoured