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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-10-16
CHANGE ~ INDIANA BETTING.

Democrats Feel Sancune Of Victory and
Republican Money Is Withdrawn
Indianapolis. Ind, October l4.-Denio.
Gratis feel sanGune now Of carrying In
diana. Matters are changed in the betting
rooms At the Tuxedo, where the bet on
Indiana was. until Wednesday. even money
that Mckinley would carry the STATE by
1000. the figure was cut down to 1000 on
that day, and Yesterday the bet on Indiana
was taken entirely from the boards by
ord'r OF the republicans putting up the
money. Many democrats offered to take
the bets at 1000 and even at 5000. but
there was 10 republican desire 10 bet. and
the money on Indiana was taken down.
There is on the board no offer 10 even bet
that Mckinley will carry the State
Republican Spectators have also given
M Kentucky. At the Denison pool rooms
/ there have been for three days bets posted
, OF $50 even that BRYAN will carry the state
and $40 TO $50 tina, Bryan will carry Louis
Vile, the republican stronghold in the
State
| Chairman Martin Of the democratic State
I committee said tonish, that returns from
the thirty day poll have begun to come IN.
I We are immensely pleased with them.
ho said. Things are running along in
way to carry the day for Bryan IN this
state Everybody is hard al work and
FULLY in earnest, We will have Vice Presi
Z dent Stevenson for number Of speeches
J in Indiana, and among the other National
/ characters IN store for the people OF the
! state are Ex-Governor Campbell of Ohio
pf
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-10-16
rNCERTAIN INDIANA.

This Estimate Is From a strong Rcpuh-
licau Source.
Washington. October IL. Major John NJ.
Carson. the veteran Washington CORE
spondcnt OF the Philadelphia Ledger, is
visiting at indianapolis. Major Carson is
warm personal and political friend Of
Mir Mckinley aud was clerk OF the ways
and means committee when Mckinley was
chairman Major Carson publishes brief
dispatch in the Ledger of today regarding
the Indiana situation. Considering that
he IS an ardent friend OF McNinley' his
finding ia suggestive. Here is the dis
patch
indianapolis, October IL Indiana has
often figured in presidential elections as a
doubtful state II is doubtful nov. No
human being can tell which way II Will
20. He can merely guess
while NJ both republican and demo
cratic headquarters the working motto is
claim everything, they frankly admit that
they know little or nothing about il. In
betting circles even money Is offered The
issues created by the Chicago platform arc
pre- scented hero with a brutal lraukncss un-
known in the East. Sectional hatred is
boldly famed. Property is denounced as
robbery The rich arc thieves, Wnilo The
poor are Gods people. The seeds OF au-
archy aown by democratic populist lead
OTIS are appointing in every direction. There
Is no attempt to disguise the plan of cam
paigu-the array OF every form OF labor
against capital Tho style of campaisu is
met by the spontaneous uprising OF the In
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-10-16
STRENGTH or FREE SILVER.
Secretary Morton Says II Is Mistake
nollitlo the movement

secretary Morton Says II Is a Mistake 10
Bollttle the Movement.
Washington october l3.-Secrctary Nor
ton has returned to Washington and re-
sumcd his official duties. after an extended
vacation in the West lie announced to-
day that he would take no part in the olcc
ton but added that II he were to vote
he would cas-, his ballot for Palmer and
Buckncr whose platform he regarded as
satisfactory.
Il personally hope FOR McKlnloy's cleo.
ton rs between Mckinley and Bryan" he
said. but | don't think any one Of the
candidates can rest on their oars with as
surancc. The republican party is making
great mistake now in Dragging OF its
strength aud not doing more work There is
no certainty until the election is an assured
fact. aud less nonsense and moro sgork IN
convincing voters of the right PRINCIPLES
aud the right creed for them to support
are needed This failure to appreciate the
strength of the opposition was evident
when the election note was first sounded. |
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-10-16

hands In the Vatican garden. Rampolla
was born on August II. 1913.
1'he Hon. W. -. Deliver of Iowa. who
spohe az the republican rally in Meriden.
COM, recently IS using his siumpiug a. a
wciding tour, His wedding occurred Aug
nst y. Mrs Deliver is a daughter OF eN-
Governor l-afrahee OF Iowa.
no late Sir John Millas spoke regret
iuiy OF the seeptc'sm and cynic!sm Of
ms Az, and said; Tho great defect Of
To-Day ~ young men Is the want ~ reVer-
.nce; lntil young man can aiuire--nay.
hope for him"
Mr.. simon Duck Of Victoria Il. c.. IS a
~ ,nth son Of seventh son. In 1857
ne lrit London n the seventh month. on
the seventh day OF the week ana arrived
III ms country on the ith Of the following
month When seeking election 10 the
colonial parliament he was elected on the
an OF thr seventh meath by majority Of
seven. IN the following election he was
lel-atel by the same mNsi.oAl nAmh.r
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-10-16

tellicent and respectable citizens OF tho
State. who are organizing and closing w
the ranks Party barriers have been broken
down on all sides. Want Of confidence IA
the State committee MANAGEMENT is made
W for IN the oarnestuess OF political ana
business workers.
The voting population Of Indiana is al.
most equally divided between town and
country. The country vote. TO which the
populist democratic candidate appeals
shows a considerable detection OF republic
ans In The towns the loss IS from the
populist democratic ranks The question
is will the accession to Mckinley il the
towns exceed the acoessions to Bryan in
the country
The republican State managers concade
loss OF 5000 farmers votes but claim
much greater gain from the towns From
my own Investigations ! should 1ui the
farmer loss 70 the republicans al NOT less
than 10000 and more probably 2oeop votes
The silver .allaty has long been driven into
them by their political leaders here.
Nov. as TO towns. While the day poll
viii show large gains 10 the republicans,
any poll based upon the shop record must
be taken with caution. Through in4iNiI9l
workmon visited al their homes It Was
aScertained that some who have Mckinley
pictures N their cottage windows and wear
Mckinley buttons viii vote for Bryan !
had no trouble In finding several such men
in the railway neighhorhood who are an
rolled In the raiiwey clubs FOR Mckinley.
Il this is general throughout the state. the
Australian ballot VIII show soma Disagree
able surprises for someb Gy. Ad 20 all
this uncertainty the fact that the new leg
isia;ive superintendent ot 1895 shows 5000
more votes in the State than were cast in
1888, and - ooo more than were cast IN
1892 and ;he additional fact mat seven
ticket. are In tho field and fusion is had
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-10-16
DEBs SCORES pEpEw~

Fifty Thousand Annually TO see lna'
tion Men Receive One Doiia'' !,
Chicago, october BE, " peV' ..
dressed 1000 railroad and laborins nsu :,
this evening. For an hour and a H'
kept the audience wildly chee'lns
speaking of Chauncey NJ. Depew' MI :
said. -
why. this sweet Chauncey Kno "a ,,l
about the tops. dukes. princes ~ :, ~ b
asses OF Europe than he knows VI ,sosirs
boring men Of the country ns sc,,E
$50 900 a year for seeing that Inr VII;
II en- get 81 day. Is this tn, nsD v,r ,
YOU will allow to tell you which
vote"
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PIONEER FEAR OF MONEY fV"'
Atlanta Constitution. "a

Such was the fear which infiueu' A
pioneer statesmen of this country 'es,
government should fall into the n'' -
the money power that the follow'Do
luton was adopted by congress Oh -
Der 20, 1875. 40
ANY person holding any oihee = VI
in any institution in the natuIe " a. ~
for issuing or discounting pliis M, NJ
payable to bearer or order eau ,nlds ~
member Of the house whilst nc n'
office or stock" titan II
sound to the commercial ears OF INV
ent generation. it nevertheless rece erou,
abortion Of congress, and wa, ,s,op, Y
Transmitted to President Wasnl"s ,nons
gave it his signature without
hesitation.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-10-16

belong to a political party which bell'tla
the extent OF the free silver craze 10 u
own ranks. This IS an unfortunate nj
mistaken idea, and the sooner the pirr
managers put forth all their efforts .
bring out all the votes possible the ss.i
10 ,tf1f Eo
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-10-16
wo,,vns PROVED Fatal.

Pearsall. Texas, october ~ j, 4
Sanders, who was acciden'aiN ~, al
hunting on tho FRO last satu,naJssrs
died this evening at O'Clock, MD
a bright boy and his sad end Is
gretted.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-10-16
GOSSIP OF GOTHAM.

w" NJ OctoueF lo.--flNe young We
men who faced a city magistrate the other
morning drew forth manicure set from
/ their satchels in order to convince him
that they were engaged In an honest pur-
| sli'- The court smiled and discharged
them
We're going to have 4 pet dog show
Two years ago such an exhibition proved
financial failure. but a guarantee Of
funds has been secured and this one is
bound to be a success. The exact date has
/ noi been set but If lovers Of pet pups keep
an eye open they will find OUT when 10
PACK lAeir grips and secure berth On a
sleeper.
The large brewers in this city are con-
sidering the adoption of the syphon to
take he place of the bottles cor family use
/ II is Intended to make syphons in differ
! EN- sizes to hold from ten to fifty glasses
/ 9i beer Tests made show that the beer
/ qf4Nn from the syphon retains the 1ayor
! aud quality OF beer drawn from tho wood
/ and brewers expect that ia vine symptoms
VIII be IN universal use. This bit ~ news
Will hardly be greeted with c!ee by the
bottle makers.
The fortune telling tribe is on the in-
! crease here. There are almost twice as
! many t. the city tos,,, ,. ,b.r, .,,,. ,-..,
I ..---
80 'l's 40 'h' s7fi' a4NeF-
{ i-' -a"ir profession in the newspapers
.A' number nov atays send iheir ards
'Ara'IA the mail and employ men 20 lis-
lrrrlars In the streets d IS also
sa.i .ha' The cstroio-crs OF Gotham 30
1919 ";Ae business with central Office
ms is on ne authority ~ star
- ...,.sts ''
me most sumr-aoHs professions
'-. Houses In The United States. the new
booze ~ the New York BAR as.,-,-,i,-
v.s e,--..t,, o-..~.t
'' '.S '"''""'fs me
me guest of honor was Chief
O., me United States lur ue
t''e MN were more 'nau 'um
SD eH parts oi ihe r0uu'r. O.
HetnN-rs NJ ne assoc ia'ior anou1
trtslden' cleveland. nearly AID
'Aa mouse" a'm'la.
horse having an inca-i,,..... ,r..,-..
-+NH4 t.'A ffAl Ntte
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THE MEMS MISLEADING FIGURES.

to Of
OF
onS-oah transferred 10 The school fund net 57 revenue poll tax That
S@t549 AM Office ices sa Altogether Of general sai94
IS tn
il tie re ae s7eaq call
ai session 70 Iduee me axes ai relieve ire people OF the
o1 f I ns % an. IAN or Iar,y promise Of tax eia
in hi. onr two Years or bis pg The po s r Enm wb ,b any
political document soir out m the because the difference Of
So while legitimate expenditure Of collected
'sFif sA ansar ieeerieHn
In point o. ineHcusatle
umeata ruess q deduction the above unsuosabl
collections
fund and ihe socal collections
1ofe3
1ss ike sfa"f
AaHs impossible
a News has Undertaken adsrrnina,el
coesors
tziaes A otl
lFa -.Queacs collectors
ana anticipated collections
ao.-, raor .1 assessed was N.57, Upon the
a-a 81 -sas ia not e 3, 81 1885, Ana aside ron these de-
collectors
leten s4rea en3 p-l assessment The
q
.-- So
-aAre o-e-ta-rA @: the remainder
. -
-.-i received toF ,Ae maintenance @
r''t-s referred
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-10-16

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tra -ket
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We
foiv .r.e. ---. b..
reck" i-l4.r- At $3.50
Tl n
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hF' were p''F-e 'a faf na Nt1 -e
NeiA h--H p-t pli ~ tte ee.,-t.9
we fo''- % 1'Hr. arl nrs..t
uiA' u "a7 go Fa} 70 DO antF PASS t
H'i' w nei COM '"n'e i'ii was very o4t
toha"4' in many ways 10 Do trl-a
AM ihefe "er COCA many peppie IA
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-10-16

Or. John Grant seems 10 be Of the opln
ion that the need Of the hour. from re
publican STANDPOINT, is Jess literature ant
more soap
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-10-16

Through trbulatlon deep ne way go
glory lies ana through agitation deep
the way 10 freedom leg
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-10-16

The probabilities ace inai Judge H1. =
Hardy WOULDN'T take 'he ya-za, pl4s~
on the popuiist State ;ickot Il i ~sfe o..
fcred TO him. In the present aspect Of the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-25
OTHER DELEGATIONS.
Ashland, Alexandria. Lexington, and
other Cities Hold Conventions.

Ashland, Alexandria. Lexington, and
other Cities Hold Conventions.
ASHLAND. VA. Aug. A.-special--
Hanover Democrats who will not support
the Chicago nominees. held a mass-meet-
ing here this afternoon to send delegates
70 the convention to be held in Richmond
August 9th. The meeting was composel
OF representative men from various por-
tions Or the county. who seemed quite en-
thusiasuc Ia the work which they had
undertaken.
On motion or Mr.. j. NJ. Leake Mr.. J.
Il. Cox was chosen chairman and Mr..
J. G.. Granbery, Jr. secretary.
Professor K. T.. Blackwell offered the
following resolutions which were unani-
mously adopted.
whereas the Chicago Convention has
chosen leaders ard ANNOUNCED principles
that no Democrat who adhers to the po-
iitical faith Of our fathers can accept.
therefore be- it
Resolved I. That we affirm our al
legiance 10 Democratic principles as ex-
nounded bv uiustrous Democratic states
men from jefferson 10 Cleveland.
"2 That we are in sympathy with tho
.ir,s of the National Democratic party
and will send delegates 10 the convention
80 hs beld i'm Richmond. August 9th
"s. That We are opposed to the iIes
or1 unlimited coinage Of silver az the
Ito ~ rs 10 :. as certain to destroy the
nrerent gold standard Of Value standard
established by our fathers in the Acts OF
1sqi and 10-3 that OF 1894 being passed by
n Democratic Congress and approved by
the Democratic President Andrew Jack
SON and the Act of 1853 being the work OF
that distineuishod Nirginian. VI. T..
rrrntor WHO was then chairman Of the
Finance Committee. ,,,..
90 THAT We demand su-h additional
LEGISLATION a. will prevent the neces ssity
~ issuing bonds 20 keep up the gold re-
o., That we demand further such
tantirr LEGISLATION as will allow the farm
c- no ueo his credit ard prevent the oc-
cIrrence of such q currency famine rs
that ~ iea2."
The following gentlemen were chosen as
dciegates'
rohr r. Nracmurdo John T. Pollard. J.
N Toxic w. T.. Trewlllan, Z. II. Carl
ton. O.. T. child. =. A. Baughman, j. G.
Grauhorv Jr
The convention then adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-25

OF another man On a charge or felony IN
the county OF Smyth. these women wer9
important witnesses for the Common
wealth, and their evidence Was direct ana
conclusive against the accused, II believ-
Ell, but they were shown to be OF bad
character and unworthy OF belief and
their testimony was disregarded by tho
jury and the accused acquitted.
II Is bat Just 1t seems to me- that the
fact OF tho Impeachment nt OF these witness
90 50 soon after the trial OF Sutton should
enure to the benefit OF sutton and their
evidence on his trial be ignored.
Upon tho trial II was proved, that the
prisoner was a man OF most excellent
character and that he was on friendly
terms with the murdered man. A wit
ness WAS introduced. who seems 70 have
been reputable. whose testimony II true.
established an abb. but the jury appears
10 have taken the testimony Of the wo-
men IA preference 20 his.
II is believed by many that tho counsel
for the prisoner was TOO sangIins OF an
ncquittal ard did NOT cell witnesses whose
testimony was nia ierial to the defence.
The statements OF some OF these uncailed
witnesses have neen submitted 10 me,
verified BY their afldavits. and while
parts Of them would not have been ad-
Missile under the rules OF evidence. upon
the whole they have strengthened mo IN
my opinion that as the conviction OF the
prisoner was had upon suoh questionable
testimony and there Is at least so much
doubt az to hts guilt he should he set
free. Tie has now been confined In the
peniteniiarv more than four years, dur
ing which time his conduct has been eN-
cept'onaliy good.
have realized tho great responsibility
resting upon me- and have acted with The
utmost caution. My conclusion has been
reached deliberately. A pardon Will Is
sue.
SUTTON NOTIFIED.
Mr.. Evan r. Chesterman. the Cover
nor's private secretary. as soon as the
pardon was signed. took 10 and went al
ouce 20 the penitentiay 70 announce %
Sutton the Joyful news. He received II
quietly. but with evident pleasure. As
the hour was late he spent last night al
the penitentiary. but VIII leave its walls
az 10 O'Clock this morning. This even
in~ he VIII 20 TO Wythevnle. whennc ~
will 20 20 Tennesses TO join his wife ane
child.
Sutton IL but thirty-tour years OF ago, IL
of a quiet disposition. and possesses an
honest. attractive face.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-25
SMITHS SUCCESSOR NAMED.
EI-GoY. D. R. Francis, Of Missouri. to
be Secretary Of the Interior.
ASSUMES CHARGE SEPTEMBER tST.
Secretary Smith il Devoting This We~k ~
Clearing Up His work-The New Aps
pointee Has Been a Successful Bust
sess Man, Mayor, aud Governor.

BUZZ BAY. MASS, August a.
President Cleveland announced to-night
that David Il. Francis. Ex-Governor OF
Missouri. had been appointed Secretary
OF the Interior. vice Hoke Smith resign
ms. and that he will assume the duties
Of hs Office September 1st.
WASHINGTON. ID. O.. August "a
Secretary Smith viii devote this week
to clearing up odds and ends" and finally
disposlng OF such departmental work ss
has been prepared under his direction.
and Is ready for his signature
ViE NEW APPoINTEE
ST. LOUIS, August 2l.-David Rowland
Francis, the SUCCESSOR u Hon. Hoks
Smith, a. Secretary OF the Interior. was
born OF Scotch-Irlsh parents Ia Rich
nond, Ky, October 1, 1850. Supplementing
his common school education IN Kentucky
be graduated from Washington Univer-
siy ia this city ia 1870 with the degree
OF Bachelor OK Arts. After three years
Apprenticeship IN commercial life he or
ganized the ID. II. Francis and Brether
Commission Company, which is still one
OF the leading nrms operating at the Mer-
chants Exchange. In 1888 he was elected
vice-prcsdent OF the exchange. and the
following year was chosen president
He has been lifelong Democrat. and In
1884 was "A delegate to tis convention that
nominated Mr.. Cleveland for President
The following year he was elected mayor
OF St Louis by 1900 majority, overcoming
a former Republican majority of 1900.
Long needed municipal reforms fourshed
under his administration In 1888 he was
elected Governor Of Missouri by one of
the heaviest msJcr1tles ever achieved
by his party In Missouri. and his wise
conduct OF the office Is still criterion.
Prior TO the Chicago convention this year
he was prominent in the ranks OF the
sound money men. and took 4 leading
part in the EFFORT 20 beat back the ris-
ing tide OF silver agitation.
In 1876 Mr. Francis was welded To Miss
Jennie Perry. OF ST. Louis. daughter. OF
John ID. Perry. president OF the Laclede
National Bank. Six boys were born OF
this union.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-25
sr1UyTON DELEGATES.
Fx-Gov. Cameron speaks to an Apprecia-
five Audience -Froe-Silver Speakers.

Nafr
tive Audience Silver speakcrs'
eTAUNTON, VA. Aug. 24-Spec,al.-
The gold men held a meeting as called
and the following delegates were ap-
pointed 70 the Richmond Convention;
Captain James Bumgardncr. r. d. Hair
slip. Marlin Bergin, NJ. Jinnen, ) II.
CrOzier. 4. G.. Elder, B. Mason Miller
II. Pcffelins Lawrence Pey,on, Or. 81.
=. Gibson, George NJ. Cochran, X. }.
Dycls. b. c.. Brown, +. N. Bell J, ).
Callis1n. l.. NJ. shipley, John w. WISE.
Daniel DnscOu. Dr. j. "a Tate Samuel
NJ. Hawkins. J. +. Beard, c. l.. Cooke
p Robertson. Fitzhugh Elder-a sub
stautial and representative delegation.
Ex-Governor Cameron spoke m a store
room just across me street trOni h',ui.st 10
crowd he was handsomely introduced by
Caorain James BumgaL1ner. Colonel
Cameron was wurmly agplauded when he
appeared on the stand. lie had d large
crowd, and held II 10 The etd or MS
sno.-.n OF one hour and twenty minutes
lie a.clared that he resumed his place IN
Tie Democratic party. that the Chicago
people had hauled down the Denocrauc
fag and raised the haS OF Socialists ard
Pouulsts Mr.. Bryan had himself de
clsred he would not abide by the action
OF the party VITA . gold man on u soid
Platform. aud yet the organs OF the trce-
silver party. talk Of boilers. Colone!
Cameron then gave q mastery review o.
the history OF coinage since lsJ-.
showing that in very nearly every in
stance the adjustment OF the relative
value between gOl dana silver had al
wavs been upon tho basis OF the com
n.ercial value OF the two metals. and
that N so adjusted to-day the ratio woUld
be - 20 /. lie showed up 10 the sturdy
farmers pres ent the false loye OF Bryan
and the silver people Tor the interests Or
ths farmer. He defended the action Of
the President at the time OF the Chicago
riots. and told how the hearts and minds
oil the people OF that city were relieved
when they saw the strong arm or tue
Govern nrentC ONE 70 their relief. IL was d
mastery enOrt. Thinking men from the
farms OF old Augusta said to-day that
they were no longer In doubt. and could
not. with the hontst facts 50 clearly pre-
stnted, vote for Bryan