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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-06-07

politan district in Congress. The ques-
ton of the annexation of Texas was
then dividing the Democratic party.
Ny father, and that wing of the Dem
ocratic party who favored the annexa-
ton, were opposed to Mr.. Van Buren,,
as he and those acting with him were
opposed TO the admission of Texas as a
State. A majority of the delegates were
undoubtedly in favor of Mr.. Van Blu
rem, but my father was of the opinion
that they were not sincerely in his IA
vor, and that a majority of them could
be brought to vote for the resolution
which he proposed to introduce, viz:
The two-thirds rule. In telling the
story, he would laugh and say: II in
tended to give Mr.. Van some of his own
medicine The resolution was intro
duced by my father and successfully
fought through by him and Robert j..
Walker against Mr.. Van Buren's
friends. The result was Folks nomina-
ton and the consequent annexation of
Texas: and for this reason the matter
is of more than ordinary interest to the
residents of that State. Mr.. Preston
johnson. in the life of his father, Al
bert Sidney johnson, says in substance
that the author of the two-thirds rule
should be accredited with the admis-
sion of this State to the Federal Union
but does not give the name of the au-
thor, although aware of the fact,
doubtless, as my uncle, Judge Lafay-
cite Saunders, was resident of Baton
Rouge, Louisiana, the home of Mr.
Preston Johnson. In this connection it
may not be out of place to mention the
singular historical fact that my father,
Judge Romulus NJ. Saunders, nomina
ted James X. Polk in the Democratic
convention of 1914, and his brother,
Judge Lafayette Saunders, nominated
General Taylor, who succeeded Mr..
Polk in the Presidency.
WILLIAM j. SAUNDERS.
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E RESOLUTION.
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ption.
aleigh Register.)

aleigh Register.)
ril IL, 1884.
xas, to answer
account of the
Fas written, made
son that, to a resi-
of singular inter
not appear in his
rdon me if / give.
matter that / re-
Ter myself, and
Democratic Presi-
is about taking
interest to many.
Buren, was nomi-
icy. He was Gen
and although the
were opposed TO
n dpul1t of his
Z question was,
e nonsnation for
Colonel Richard
favorite of the
c masses. A re-
in opposition TO
ming of the Unit
u2ay, had made
'orth and West;
d his friends de-
q by a strong
They preferred
rginia. In order
the nomination,
rs introduced by
nds. 1t did not
nination, but he
equisite number
cure his election.
selected by the
$ Weep resident.
altimore in 1s4i,
IS introduced by
M. Saunders, of
vent ". Van Blu
The residency.
enitssd the metro
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Everybody admires spring and summer sty
they can buy suits that suit them, another reason is
quick travellers. Men who want
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Tt History of It's Adoption
and Use by Democrats.
ar aTlONAL CONVENTION
RI Esomulus M. Saunders, OF
Il }rah Carolina, It's Author.
r44e zsoLurioN PASSED IN 1882
The ssaia Was Then Incorporated in
Democratic Procedure in Order to
Secure Defeat of Van Buren,
for Vice-President.

To tae Editor: l cut from my scrap
boo, q page containing two articles,
from the Raleigh Register of 1SS4-
one f.em the pen of the late Peter NJ.
Has. who was then editor of that
pal and the other my own upon
the aioject of the Two Thirds Rule.
| ask you to publish them both, as
the Isle is just now giving ground
for s9prehension.
Very truly yours,
VIM. j. SAUNDERS.
I.&ieigh, n. G., June 6.
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GRAND LODGE KNIGHTS OF PYTH-
las, ASHEVILLE, N. c., JUNE IS,
1896.
For the above occasion the Seaboard
Airline will sell excursion tickets to
Asheyille, n. c., at reduced rates.
Tickets to be sold June 14th, 18th and
10th, final limit June 22d, 1896.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24
A WHOLESALE BIGAMIST.
JOHN M'CAFFREY OF CHICAGO IS A
MUCH MARRIED MAN.


Chicago, Dec. 24.-Mary Dawson Nc
Caffery was pronounced by a jury In
Judge Dunn's court Tuesday to have
been the legal wife of John McCaffery at
his death. In 1894 and therefore entitled
to a share In his estate. McCaffery died
worth about 81, 900, 900, and had five wives.
and most of them of common-law mar
Iiages. He lived with his last wife for
over 40 years.
Mary Dawson, IL appears, was married
to McCaffery In Ireland over so years
ago. They came to America after two
or three children were born A daugh-
ter named Nancy was kidnapped by
relatives and has never been found.
One OF McCaffery's later wives, 1t is
snid, was burned tn death in Philadel-
phia over 40 years ago.
McCaffery became a contractor and
prospered. He came to Chicago and
grew richer, and incidentally he mar
ried again. His eastern wives and
families forgot him, and some of his
wives. including Mary Dawson. II was
claimed, married again. The latter be
lieved McCaffery dead. and. according
to the story married William o. Daniels,
who was killed In the Civil War.
When the children of the second and
later marriages attempted to prove
claims Mary Dawson came forward To
prove the validity of her claims as the
only legal wife and to upset the claims
Of other heirs. Her present home is In
virginia
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24
SAYLESVILLE.

The Sunday school festival which will
be held this evening in Firemen's Hall,
peomises to meet with a grand success.
The committee of arrangements have
decorated the hall in pretty manner,
which will add to the general effectiveness
of the festival. The entertainment COM
mittee have not been idle, and the pro-
gram which has been arranged will no
doubt meet the appreciation of the attend
ents. One of the principal attractions will
be Santa Claus, who will distribute many
beautiful gifts.
Memorial Chapel will celebrate Christ
mas next Sunday by an elaborate program
of music and special sermon by the pas
tor, Rev. Mr.. Balcom. .h
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24
LONSDALE.
inspected Fairiawn schooihouse.

Inspected FafrlAWn ochooihouse'
The new school at Fairlawn is practi-
.cally completed, and Is being inspected
this afternoon by the school committee.
The erection of this building supplies a
long felt want in that growing commun-
.ity. and marks an era in the educational
advantages Of the youth OF the district.
The building just completed bears the
marks of careful thought on the part OF
the committee, and illustrates the fact that
a good substantial building can be erected
for a reasonable sum.
The outside of the building has pleas
ing appearance and will compare very. fav-
orably with any school in the town. The
inside fittings are Of nature that will be
satisfactory to all concerned.
The school committee has worked hard
to have this building meet all the neces-
sary requirements, and, at the same time,
come within the appropriation.
8 Various Notes.
Mrs. Nancy Colwell, respected resident
of Main street, Old Village, died Tuesday
afternoon.
John Powers, son of John Powers, the
Prospect Hill grocer, arrived home yester-
day TO spend the Christmas holidays with
bis parents.
Town Clerk Easton visited the old band
room at Ashton last evening and added
quite number Of voters to the registry
list. ~" 90 ~ -
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24
bANtFUl INDIGESTION.
THE DISORDERS IT,CAUsEs AND THK
FOISONS 1T INsTILs IN THE BLOOI.

y
POISONS 1T INsTILS IN THE BLOOr.
III We only knew how dangerous, insid-
ious and ruthless a disease indigestion is,
we would not wait rs we do before endeav-
oring to cure it.
The longer we wait, the more dangerous
il Is likely to become.
80 the sooner we take Shaker Digestive
Cordial the Better 1t will be, and the better
We will be.
Indigestion is dangerous because IL
creates poisons in the stomach which arc
absorbed by the blood and by 1t carried to
all parts OF the body.
Could anything be worse than this7
These poisons would not be formed III
the stomach could digest it's food. When
II can't Shaker Digestive Cordial viii help
II to do so. s-f
Nothing wiif help the stomach so we'll
az Shaker Digestive Cordial, nothing else
will cure indigestion so quickly, or 80
positively. .T tl
The reason is that 1t purifies the stomach
and the blood, and makes your food
strengthen insteadgof poison you.
1t Is not a medicine, but an aid to di-
eestion, pleasant cordial for weak stom-
achs.
ooid by all druggists. Ten cents for a
trial bottle.
Address for interesting book, The Shak-
ers, 30 Reade street, New York.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24
Up 'THE,VAllEY.
Committee on Fire District
Met Last Night.
To Visit Providence Next Thurs.
day on Tour Of Inspection.
FairIaws Schoolhouse Was Inspected Today
Blackstone Valley Items Of Interest.

The committee appointed at the Fire
District meeting to investigate the differ
ent systems throughout the State, met
last evening at the residence OF Peter J.
Gasl<ins. The evening being SO stormy
full attendance of members was not pres
ent, and for that reason nothing OF i'm
portance was transacted.
An informal talk was held and indl-
vidual opinions were expressed, but IL
was decided to wait until the next meet
ing before taking any formal action. The
committee decided to visit Providence
next Thursday in order to thoroughly
investigate the workings OF the system.
An agent from the Fire Alarm System
was expected to be present, but was de-
tanned by the storm.
One remarkably good feature about this
committee is the fact that they intend to
pay their own expenses on these trips.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24
METHODIST MISSIONARIES.


New York. Dec. 24.-At a meeting of
the board of managers of the Missionary
society Of the Methodist Episcopal
church a proposition was presented
from Rev. r. G. Hobbs of Jacksonville,
Ills, suggesting that a shipload Of corn
could be readily raised in that state for
the relief of starving people in India, and
asked the board of managers to take
measures for carrying out the plan.
The board of managers adopted the fol
lowing minute:
That the plan proposed by Rev. r.
e.. Hobbs, one of our Methodist ministers
In Jacksonville, Ills, be approved, and
that the secretaries be authorized to take
the necessary measures to secure the
corn and the means by special contribu-
tions from the general public for its
transportation to India"
All who are disposed to aid I'm this
undertaking may send contributions to
Rev. DR.. A. B. Leonard, corresponding
secretary Of the Missionary society OF
the Methodist Episcopal church. at l50
Fifth avenue. New York.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24
NEW ENGLAND BRIEFS.

The American Banking and Trust
company Of Auburn. Me-, has closed Its
doors
During the coming year the Haverhill
,(Mass) Paper company VIII remove It's
factory from the Bradford side OF the
Merrimac river to Berlin, N. H.. where
Il has already pulp mill.
Laval university of Quebec conferred
the doctorate Of divinity and canon Law
on Rev. DIR. Thomas j. Conaty OF
Worcester. Mass, the new rector OF the
catholic university. ea.
~ Senators Chandler and Cailinger,
Representative Baker and Hon. Frank
Jones, all OF New Hampshire, called
upon Acting Secretary McAdoo to urge
the navy department TO undertake the
thorough repair Of the dry dock st Ports
mouth. N. II. Mr. McAdoo promised to
Give the subject earnest consideration,
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24
NEWS OF NEW ENGLAND.
TAXPAYERS or BROOKLINE WANT
COMMISSIONER REMOVED.
Engineer Barney Of the Lancaster, N. II. EIec.
trlc Light Station Kills Johu Mullen.

Brookline. Mass. Dec. 24.-The town
meeting here last night by a two-thirds
vote adopted petition to the legislature
requesting that body to impeach Chair
man Morrell Of the Norfolk county COM
missioners. The debate on the report
of q committee which investigated the
county commissioners and recommended
the impeachment was one Of the hottest
ever heard In this town. the commissioner
being defended by Hon Alfred H. Chand-
Ter. while Morefield Storey. the counsel
for the investigating committee of the
last legislature. denounced Chairman
Morreii
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24
Damage For Collision Mt s.,

Halifax Dec. 24.-Justice Rirchie yes
terday filed his assessment of damages
In the case of Hansen VS.. Law, which
case was tried here and appealed. being
sent back for the assessment Of dam
ages. He assesses the plaintiff da images
occasioned by the collision at $2b. $40.
made up as follows: Expenses Of re-
pairs etc. $40. .564; 113 days detention at
t42 day. $4646. He allows interest from
June IL. 1890, at per cent per annum.
This case was an action brought to re-
cover damages for injuries sustained
by the ship Rolf in collision with the
ship Wiley l.. Boyd. The courts de-
cided the defendants were liable. and
>ence the assessment
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24
No Penalty For Not Voting.

Jefferson City. Mo. Dec. 24-The state
supreme court yesterday decided that
the section of the charter of Kansas
City providing that each qualified voter
who fails to vote at a general election
should be taxed $3.50 is invalid. 1t was
q test case. in which the city brought
suit against voter who had failed to
vote to recover the tax. The court, in
It's decision, says: Who can estimate
the money value to the public Of vote ?
II is degrading to the franchise to as
scciate II with such an idea. The ballot
of the humblest In the land may mould
tho destiny of nation for ages"
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24
FOR ONE week.
Street Railway Strike in
Boston Postponed.
Men Agree to Wait Action of
Board of Directors.


Boston. Dec 24.-The threatened tie
been averted for one week from today
Arrangements had been made by the
men TO strike last night. but delay was
granted to enable President Little to call
meeting of the board of directors OF
the company, some Of whom are away
from the city.
This decision, which means so much to
the merchants Of Boston, to the thou
sands of holidays shoppers, and, I'm fact.
TO the peace and serenity of the beauti-
full Christmas tide I'm this city and its,
enyirons. was reached at II AS p. m., just
q quarter of an hour before the time
scheduled for the general tieup. as per
the strike ordered yesterday afternoon
by the executive committee OF the Con-
ductors' and Motormens union Of the
West End road.
1t was decided to leave the matter In
allegiance until Dec. 30, but II no confer
ence was called for by the road before
then the tieup would take place at mid
night on that date.
This postponement of threatened hos
tllities is practically victory for Presi-
dent Little, as during a conference In
rointed out to the conference committee
Of the employees that he had not the
power to sign the agreement before the
matter had been placed before the direc-
tors of the road and IL was then inn
possible To reach many OF those, who
were out of town. at so short a notice.
and to get together or to receive an ex-
preston of opinion from them on the
t..lxr a ct.
was reached on the question telephone
messages were sent to the nine divi-
sional headquarters. where the union
officials were awaiting the signal to
commence the tieup. AS soon as the de-
cision was made known the III n, who
we're holding meeting in the various
halls. departed to their homes In order
to prepare for today's work. 1t is con-
a conference will be called early next
week and an agreement for 1897 VIII
eventually be signed.
Trouble has been brewing for several
months, the men complaining that the
sub officials OF the road were gradually
reaching on their privileges,
II the ueup had occurred II would have
involved between 5000 and 1000 men IN
the various departments Over 5000 OF
these were members OF the Conductors
and Motormen's union. while the re-
mainder are organized In their various
trades unions, and who. having numer-
Gus grievances OF their own, were In
sympathy with the conductors and
motormen. and IL is alleged. have
pledged themselves TO assist the latter,
I'm the hopes that the conditions under
which they complain would also be ad-
Justed
The narrow escape from tieup on the
scheduled time was illustrated at the
suburban car shops. where several car
crews refused To take out cars at mid
night they not having heard Of the
truce. At Everett the day and night
foremen took out the midnight car, and
this led to a report of a strike i'm Charles
town.
Many of the railroad men do not like
the truce and are saying bitter things
against the committee and the directors.
IL is predicted that the men will be more
than ever ready to strike at the ap-
pointed time.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24
Return From Gold Fields.

ST. John, N. b.. Dec. N.-Alexander
Dick. well-known Nova Scotia mining
man, arrived in st. John yesterday on
his return from the British Columbia
gold fields lie spoke confidently OF the
great future OF the Kootenay country.
where he spent the last three months.
and said he was strongly Impressed with
the necessity of the early construction OF
the Crows Nest railway After spend
ing some time in Montreal and New
York Mr.. Dick will return to British
Columbia. whore he has acquired CON
siderable interests. +r
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24
CUMBERLAND.

William Moroney Of Holy Cross College
is at home for the Christmas holidays.
Mrs. Peter Tanning is still confined to
her home, her condition being considered
quite dangerous.
A new order will soon go into effect in
the arrangements and conduct OF the
Lonsdale library.
Lonsdale Council, No. S92, Royal Ar
canum, held their regular meeting last
evening and transacted routine business.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24

MACPHERSON & Co., Wholesale hat
manufacturers at Toronto. have as
signed.
The president has signed the pension
appropriation bill and the urgent de
fitiency appropriation bill
For the FIRST time In several years
New Workers have every prospect Of
enjoying q white Christmas.
Three children OF Mrs Mckim. who
lives near Franklin. Pa. were burned to
death at their home while their mother
was away visiting an neighbof
Joseph r. Doyle. the Republican can
didate for congress In the First district
OF Georgia. has filed notice OF contest
against Congressman Rufus r.. Lester.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24
Hann,nond the Scapegomt

Chicago, Dec. 24-vice President
Hammond Is blamed for the failure OF
the Illinois National bank by the off,
cials of that institution. II is alleged
that Hammond made the Calumet Loan
without the knowledge Of the directors.
Hammonds friends say he Is being made
tn, scapegoat in the case. and that the
hank officials were cognizant of the
transaction which brought about the
banks collapse.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24
rndsn's WIN Declared Invalid.

New York, Dec. IA decision was
banded down in the supreme court yes
terday by Justice Beekman in which he
declares certain trusts under the will
of the late Samuel J. Tilden to be in
valid. The suit in which the decision
is rendered was brought by the execu-
tors under the will, who asked for a con-
struction of certain clauses. A decision
was rendered by the court OF appeals
by which the residuary trust was de-
clared illegal Mrs. Pelton. the sister Of
the testator, then handed over the
greater portion Of her share 10 the
foupding of the Tilden library i'm this
city, and a contingent fund Of $500, 900
was created to carry out clauses 33 and
"a of the WILL which dealt with the es-
tablishment Of free libraries at New
Lebanon and Yonkers, 500, 900 having
being left for these objects. Both these
trusts are declared by Justice Beekman
to be open to the fatal objection that
they violate the statute against per
petuitieS.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24
THE WEATHER INDICATIONS.

ALMANAC. THURSDAY. DEC. -.
sun rises-I:12; sets. 4:11.
Length OF day--9:05.
Moon rises--yl4 p. m.
Full sea- a. m: 2:15 y. m.
Forecast for New England: General
fair and colder, nOrtherly winds.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24
Mautt.bmn po,tici.p Arr.sted.

Winnipeg. Dec. 24-A decided sensa
tion was caused In political circles yes
terday morning by the arrest of *. b
HERMAN for alleged frauds In the Mac
Donald election last June. HERMAN,
who was deputy for Boyd (Con., NJ. P)
IL charged with tanpering with ballot
boxes and other crimes The prisonei
WAS relea sed on bail. .r.tf
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24
Coucannons Move.

Boston. Dec. 24.-Mr. and Mrs. Con-
cannon. the mediums. whose experiences
at the Spiritualistic temple In this city
during the past few Sundays has been OF
such a sensational character, have de b.
cided to leave Boston today for Lake
Helen Fla. 'pl
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24

Newport, r.. J.. Dec. A-F. A. Abel,
who owns controlling interest in the
Brooklyn Baseball club, has sold his
Newport Monte Carlo to Richard A.
Garfield of New York The price is
understood TO be about 100000. Mr..
Abel intends to devote his entire atten-
ton TO the ball team. HtIe no.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24
Cuu AccId,u ut.IIv ExuloI..

Lewiston, Me, Dec. 24.-Horace Lewis
OF wiscassett. 20 years old, while load
ing a gun at his home, accidentally ex-
ploded IL. shattering his aged mothers 8
ankle SO that the foot had to be ampu-
fore. medical aid was rendered she may
dSa
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24

Exeter, N. H.. Dec. A.-Marie Waller,
aged Is years. an efnploye OF the Exeter
Manufacturing company was probably
fatally injured while at work yesterday
afternoon. An overhead pulley burst
and fragment Of 1t struck Miss Waller.
fracturing her skull. N. ,--.-- -.l
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24
Killed nj Cr,,ssinr.

Trenton. Dec. A--Mrs. Henry Barnes
and Miss Tyrrell. her sister, were driv-
ing in a carriage yesterday afternoon
over the Philadelphia and Reading rail-
road tracks at Woodbourn when their
team was struck by train Miss
Tyrrell was instantly killed and Mrs.
Barnes fatally injured ..I.t'
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24
schooper's Rough Voyage.

Portland, Me-, Dec 24.-The four
masted schooner Sara Il. Palmer, Cap
tain Whittier, for which considerable
anxiety has been felt. was towed into
port last night by the revenue cutter
Woodbury. and two tugs. She was in a
battered condition covered with ice, and
her crew almost exhausted
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24
7 Storm Was General.

Boston, Dec. A.-The snowstOrm of
yesterday was general throughout New
England. IL was not nearly as severe
as last weeks storm, but shipping az
various seaports was embargoed. An
average of seven inches of snow fell
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24
Trap shooting championship y

Chicago. Dec. A.-Charles ii. Grimm
OF Clear Lake. Ia. Is the champion trap
shot OF America. In the match between
Grimm and Dr. Carver yesterday at 100
birds for 5000 side and the champion
ship OF America Grimm won by score
af az fo QE
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24

Baltimore. Dec A.-James Riley. aged
sS. who was serving 30-day sentence for
wife beating. was yesterday scalded to
death 10y the bursting Of a steampipe at
the Baltimore jail. Riley had been de-
tailed to look after the heating ap-
paratus, and i'm the discharge of his
task met his death.