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The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1896-08-19
Changes In Political Sentiment that
Insure Democratic Success.
Accurate Computations
Based on Assured Data-Greater
Part of Doubtful States Lean
Toward Silver.
Bryan Could Win. without New
York, Illinois and Indiana.
[From the New York Journal


1t has been said that the political ngurers
may as well give up their calculations this
year, as the election Is one In which the
issues are novel, party lines broken and
new deals made in the game of politics.
While this is in q measure true the con-
clusion reached Is incorrect Except in a
few states the Democracy is as powerful as
ever and in some parts Of the country,
where it has formerly for years had barely
a standing, its strength has greatly in
creased. The marked enthusiasm Of the
large majority of the Democratic national
convention means something. 1t indicates
Democratic revival in the west and south.
The Populist power Is shown by the cleo
tions Of 1899 and 1894. Its union on the
Democratic candidate is just so much solid
gain. II the boiling Democrats should put
a third candidate into the field, its only ef-
feet would be to draw to the ballot box the
few Democrats who, dissatisfied with the
action Mt Chicago but not prepared to
swallow protection, plutocracy and pater-
nalism in Mckinley, might otherwise re-
main away from the polls.
II no third candidate should be in the
field, some disaffected Democrats might
would vote with their party rather than
lose their votes Hence there Is good
ground now for an intelligent judgment on
the outlook, based on former votes and the
ascertained strength Of parties.
The questions that present themselves
In considering the chances Of success are:
I. Have the Populists lost or gained
strength since the election Of 1892
2. Will the Populist support of the DEM
ocratic candidate for president, William j.
Bryan, be general?
5. Will the detection from the Demo-
cratic party, caused by the action Of the
Chicago convention, be great enough to
offset tho increase of strength gained from
the Populist vote?
1. Are the Populists growing?
The total popular vote in 1892 was as
follows:
hepuDhcan .,.........,...''...' o,lo' lOo
The Democratic and Populist vote COM
bined was Q, 507, 9I6, or /, 42l, 1888 In excess
of the Republican vote.
The total Populist vote I'm 1894 was
1853, 452, or 322, 424 larger than in 1892.
In view Of the large Populist vote, 1t Is
significant that the Democratic vote In
1899 showed an increase of Is, 685 over the
vote of 1888, while the Republican vote de-
creased 264, 10S from the vote at the cleo
tlon Of four years previous.
In the states which will be the battle
ground of tho election the increase or de-
crease of the Populist vote In 1894, as COM
pared with 1892, Is as follows;
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1896-08-19
HtlIl mod enonrh tn nlnct MnKinlar

On the other hand, Il Is seriously ques-
toned whether New York, with It's deadly
Republican local feud and a Democracy
growing In enthusiasm for Bryan, whose
only crimes appear 70 be his youth and his
cloquonoe, win be found In the Republican
column Many Democrats deny that Ohio
can DO safely counted for Mckinley, while
uvery mum with a knowledge Of politics can
judge whether twill not be more probable
that iowa, Michigan and Wisconsin will
be found rolling ON 10 the Democratic
shore on tho great western tidal wave
than that Delaware Illinois. Indiana Ne
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1896-08-19

1t is actual merit that has given Hoods
Sarsaparilla the first place among medi-
cines. 1t is the o he True Blood Purifier
and nerve tonic.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1896-08-19

br'Iska, North Carolina, Oregon and Louis
lana will range themselves In the Republic
an column.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1896-08-19

Conccding to tho Republicans the states
likely to bc affected by Democratic bolt
although the surrender Of New York at
least is strongly and vigorously protested
against, Mckinley is given the following
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1896-08-19
Add the Populist states:

tolorado. .'............ .........ss.s...,...,..
ldhho. ...........s..........
kansas. ..........,.......-.. ................ IL
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1896-08-19

Other Republican prophets give up the
western unplaced states except Indiana,
but claim for their ticket Delaware, North
Carolina and Louisiana This would give,
with the states assigned 10 the Republic
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-28
The GENERALS PROCLAMATION
Cuban Rebels Given Fifteen DAYS
To Surrender.
Those 30 Doing VIII Not BIO Molested.
Otherwise They VIII be Treated as
Bandtts-Lists OF Rebels Ordered with
View Of ConhacatinE Their Propax.y.
Petroleum Forbidden In Small I'm.
Rarrisoned Towns.

Copyrighted, 1898, by tho Associated Press.
HAVANA, Feb. 27.-The following is
asynopsis of the important and long an
tloipsted proclamation of Captain Gen
eral Wayler to the insurgents OF the
island OF Cuba. It has not yet been
published here or elsewhere, but will
be issued shortly and will say:
The captain general proclaims that
ne allows the rebels in the provinces of
Pinar del Rio and Havana fifteen days
kfrom the date of the proclamation in
which to surrender to the authoritiesl
.those who do 80 will not be subjected Is
mofestatton. But small bands of insuE-
gents In those provinces which do nit
surrender within the given period Will,
at the expiration of that period, fbe
treated as bandits
"Detaohments of civil guards, re-
infor,ed by the civil guards of the pro
vince OF Santiago de Cuba and the pro-
vince OF Puerto Principe, have orders
to form lists, at their respective towns,
| OF all persons who have joined the
rebels and their property will be con-
| hscated. The property of those who
have openly aided the rebels in their
raids will also be confscated.
"The towns in the western part of the
| Island are authorized to organize corps
OF guerrillas and all ice-holders on
leave OF abaence will be relieved, II
after eight days from the date of the
proclamation they have not returned
to their posts.
Petroleum and other inflamma able
articles after the date OF the proolama-
ton can no longer be sold in the small
IN ,arrisOned towns"
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-28
IN The VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE
Some of the Work of Our SoIons
Yesterday.
The Richmond Charter Fight Practically
Ended-Bili Appropriating 900 to
the Medical College of Virginia Passed.
Report on the State Library-sen ate
Debate on tho Question of Oons,,.u-
tional Convention.

RICHMOND, Va, Feb a7.-The fight
on the part of citizsns Of Richmond for
amendments TO the city charter p,acsi-
cally ended to-day, the house committee
on counties, cities and towns deciding
to postpone it until Tuesday, the day ON
which the Legislature adjourns.
The house to-day passed the appro.
priations bill carrying the usual appro-
prission Of $4,000 to the Medical Col
lege OF Virginia.
The joint committe On the library 70.
ported that institution in excellent con-
dition. With reference to the ssle of
certain books, which was stopped by
legal proceedings, the committee re-
ported that the books were Of no value
to the library and MIR. Lswless, secre-
fury ofsstate, acted wisely in seeking
to dispose of them.
+'laWless be given authority to carry
out the contract with James G. Smith
or to make new sale II Mr.. Smith de-
clines now to accept the books.
In the senate Mr. Morris spoke
against the amendment resolution look
Ing TO calling constitutions oonyen~
ton and Mr.. Tredway advocated 1t.
Mr. Flanagan opposed the resolution
The house at this afternoons session
passed the appropriation bill. The in
crease OF $4,000 for the Soldiers Home
WAS voted down. The election bills
were taken up at 6 O'Clock, and Mr.
Craig spoke briefly for the measure OF
which he Is the patron. He con fined
MS remarks to the demands from all
parts of the State for a new law. He
will address the house further before a
vote Ia taken.
The evidence In the investigation of
the Deaf, Dumb and Blind Institution
was closed Tonight. A. @. Brsxton.
Captain Doyle's counsel, addressed the
committee. He argued that none of the
charges, 90 far rs they apply to Captain
Doyle. were proven.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-28
COLONEL BAKERS RETURN.
He Doss Not Like venezuela-The News
paper Storien Fakoe,

He Does Not Like venezuela-The News.
paper Storiea Fakos.
Col. j. A. Baker has Just returned
from trip to Venezuela. The colonel
is looking we'll and talks very freely
concerning the condition of affairs in
Venezuela.
In conversation with q reporter of
THE TIMES the colonel said the question
OF the principle OF the Monroe doctrine
was one thing and the question of the
United States fighting for the rag tag
and bob-tail mixture of Indians and
negroes was quite another.
He says that all the sensational news.
paper reports about Venezuela are abso.
lutely without foundation, and, for the
lie of him, he faila to see why England
should want the Venezuelan territory
or why the United States should want
to prevent them from getting it.
The country, he sayB, is occupied only
by negroes and Indians and ignorance
prevails everywhere. No white men
live there and none desire to. The
president OF the republi WAS formerly
cowboy, and can neither read nor
write. The country has no navy or
army with the exception of body guard
OF about 500 soldiers for the presidents
protection, and they guard him at all
times. The government don't seem dis.
posed to bring on a difference between
Great Britain and the United States.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-28
TELEGRAPHIC TICKS,

Newsy Items of Interest From All Parts
of the Country.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 27.-Senator Voor.
bees. OF Indiana, has been Ill, but is
better to. day.
Boston, Mass.-The Massachusetts
Republican State Convention has been
called to meet in this city on March 81.
Vienna, Austria-The sleo sions passed
OIL quietly: A large vote was polled,
Washingson-The Senate TO-DAY. ON
motion OF Mr.. Daniels. passed The bill
sppropristing 100000 for . public
building at Newport News.
Petersburg, Va "A special from Rich
mond says. West, Johnson & Co.,, the
oldest book 6rtn in Virginia, have as
signed. Liabilities, SIC, 1000.
Fredericksburg, Va The Baptist
Historical Association of Vir7inia met
here to-day, and will continue in session
two days and nights. The attendance
Is large
New York-The American line
steamer st. Paul sailed for Southamp.-
ton to-day. She WAS scheduled to sail
yesterday but was delayed by taking ON
OF her cargo.
Carlisle, Pa.-To. day WAS commence
ment day at the Carlisle Indian Indus.
trial School. There were twenty- five
graduates. the largest class in the his
tory OF the school.
Baltimore, Md.-Six thousand gar.
| mept workers of this city, membsrs Of
the American Federation OF Labor, are
out on strike and about 10000 people
are idle in consequence.
Neutrality-suspicious. P. Morgan, OK.
com missioner of the District of Column
bia, died to-day. He was for three
years chief Of police, was 9 native of
| Maryland and II yesrs old.
Eureka, s. D,-A gasoline stove exs
piosion to day caused the destrua ton OF
II. b. Puckett's houae and the loss of
shree lives: The dead are: Mrs. Frank
Puokett; Hattie, aged z; Clarence,
| aged 4.
NEWTON, Mass.--Charles Colby, of
New York, formerly president OF abe
wisconsin Central railroad, died sud-.
denly last night just after add dressing
the Women's Baptist Foreign Missionary,
Society at Newton Centre. He waa sss
years old.
New York-Alfred S. Seer, presidents
OF the A. .. Seer Theatrical Printing Co.
committed suicide TO- day by shooting
himself behind the right ear. He was
about SIS years old. No reason can be-
ascersained for the rash act.
Petersburg, WA specisl TO the.
Index Appeal from Weldon, N. O..
says: Henry Dowden, the negro who.
shot aud killed Engineer Matthew W.
Oodd. was found guilty of murder in the
hrst degree to-day at Halifax Cours
house and was sentenced to be hanged
March H."
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-28
FRED" AND "BLUE" sUPpRR.
a Most Enjoyable AfYair-Rsception tn
Now nfembera

U
Now Members.
AZ the Y. M. O. A. hall last night the
"ked" and blue" teams met At s.30
O'CLOCK to partake OF she supper which
had been prepared for them bv the
Lsoles' Auxiliary. The hall was beauti.
1uily decorated with red and blue and
presented lovely appearance.
Wnen supper was announced Il WAS
FOUND that sixteen "Reds" and twentv-
TWO "Blues" were present. Two long
@pies were spread, and each team
Harohed In In order and were seated az
the tables which had bsen specially pre-
psfed. 20
Ehe "Blues" sat down to table
1oSoed Gown with the choicest viands.
iAe most conspicuous article wassaH
sWsnty,tWo pound turkey. The balance
OF the Dill OF fare consisted Of coffee,
oFocolAte, rolls, preserves, slaw, ohtsken
selad. rsisins, oranges. eggs, vanilla
snd chocolate creams and cake,
The "Reds" wore red neckties
hnd beautiful red sashes and by
stheir apparel were easilyF distin.
guishable from their victorious on.
ponents. They sat down to sa table
well filled with the following Breads
sailed sodas, wheat breadsy tea-cake
waters, rye-bread. animal scrackers,
Granam bread and vanilla orispas.
Waters-Alleghany water, ice water,
fresh Crystal Spring waters aud alum
water pure, to which was added tooth
picks on Ice.
a member of the Ladies' Auxiliary,
thinking that the efforts made by the
"Reds" were deserving Of soma. recog-
milton, baked them an elegant CaKg,
and they were allowed cream with their
cake for dessert.
The occasion was a most ENJOYABLE
one. After supper WAS served century
committee WAS formed of 100 members,
each pledging himself, IL possible, TO
secure five new members by May 1.
AT o'clock q reception was rendered
TO the new members.
1t was very largely attended. The
exercises consisted of ROTATIONS, select
readings and solo by Prof. Leary. Two
selections were rendered. by the Allie
ghany Mandolin and Guitar Club and
a cello solo by Fl. v. Ltnebsck. The
matter OF the Century Club" was
brought before the meeting and brief
addresses we've made by Captains Kidd
and Thomas, Rev. Ira w. Kimmel and
President MoClanahan. The names of
forty-one members were at once added
to the club and others who will ioin are
requested to hand their names to Score.
sary Meacham ct once. The reception
closed with q song from the blue
Quartet,
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-28
ONE NAN CREMATED.
A Worry Destructive Fire ut Florence,
South Carolina

South Carolina.
CHARLESTON, S. c., Feb. 27.-The
town of Florence, In the center of the
State, WAS visited by SlOO, 900 fire ct 4
O'Clock this morning. The entire busi-
ness portion of the town was wiped out.
The insurance on property burned will
amount to about $50, 900.
George Williams, q printer, whose
home is jim Darlington. was oremated.
Heqwad asleep in one OF the DESTROYED
buildings. Every building from The
Central Hotel, on Evans street, to w. ].
Browns store on Dargan street, was
swept away. The State liquor dispen-
sary and the Western Union telegraph
office were also destroyed.
The Central Hotel, adjoining the Ellis
block, was damaged slightly, and only
superhuman efforts eaved It. The fire
is supposed to have originated in room
in the upper story of the Ellis block,
occupied, 1t ia said, by young men for
drinking and gambling.
There is q rumor that Williams was
killed by hie companions and the build
Ing fred to hide the crime. This rumor
lacks any substantial basis.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-28
LORD DUNRAvEN AGAIN.

His letter Resigning Membership in the
New York Yacht Club Made Public.
NEW YORK, Feb. 27.-Lord Dunrayen,s
letter to Secretary Oddie, of the New
York Yacht Club, resigning his honorary
membership in that organization was
made public to-day. The letter, which
Is dated February 10. states that this
course is taken IN view Of the motion
made by Captain Lanyard at the recent
meeting OF the club, that Lord Dun
raven be expelled because of the al.
legations he had made agAinss mem
bers OF the club, bns which he had no.
substsntiated.
In another letter dated February 1s,
ana addressed TO the Hon. e. j. Phelps,
which Is published In connection with
the letter to Mr.. Oddie, Lord Dunraven
explained that he was satisfied with the
conclusions of the committee which had
investigated his charges about the man.
agement of the yacht Defender and that
ne had also written personal letter to
Mr.. ieelin disavowiug any intention to
reflect upon him In any way.
Lord Dunraven Expelled.
NEW YORK, Feb. 27.-At an ad iourned
meeting OF the annual meeting of the
New York York Yacht Club to-nipht
with forty yacht owners presens and
about 600 members providing the club
house Lord Dunraven was expelled
from membership in the club by a vote
OF 80 to 1. the one being the sloop Yacht
Oriva, owned by Chester Munroe. Ex.
Commodore James e. Smith saws: ut
10 the most just and satisfactory
decision that was ever arrived at by eny
yacht club In the world against o man
who bad violated the honorable rules of
sport bonor and integrity of men his
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-28

desert has been made of that splendid
island you may be certain that the time
will come when there will be retribution
upon us as people because we have not
been true to the task assigned US by
Providence, because we have not
cherished the legacy of self govern
ment as bequeathed to US by our
Mr.. Grey responded briefly. He said
he could bot see how Cuba had estab.
lished en- ACTUAL state of independence
warranti3g recognition Of such state
by the United States. 4
Mr.. Vest pointed out that HollaHd
and Belgium had recognized the inde-
pendende OF the United States without
sending fleets and army and had acted
long bSfore British dominion had en-
sirely disappeared in this country.
Ting army appropriation bill carrying
abouf SS3 600, 600 was passed during tie
day fnd Mr.. Proctor, formerly Secr&-
tsrY of War In Presidents Harrisonss
cabinet. made strong speech in supposs
OF IN elaborate system OF sea coase
defense works.
House Cuban Resolutions. \
4 WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-The House
Committee on foreign affairs, sitter q
warm session of two hours to-day,
adopted concurrent resolution deolar-
Ing 1t to be the sense of Congress that
state of war existed In Cuba, and
that the insurgents should be given the
rights OF belligerents and that 1t was
the sense of Congress that the Govern
ment OF the United States should use
Its infience to stop the war. IL necessary,
by intervention, and pledging the sup
port OF Congress.
The vote Of the committee in detail
was as follows: Ayes-Hits and Smith,
OF Michigan; Cousins, Of Idaho; Heat.
wole, of Minnesota; Quigg, of New
York; Pearson, of North Carolina;
Adams, of Pennsylvania, Republicans;
Dinsmore, of Arkansss; and McCreary,
OF Kentucky, Democrats, and New
lands, of Nevada, siIverite.
Noes-Draper, of Massachusetts,
Republican, and Tucker, of Virginia
Democrat.
The resolutions. except the fourth
were those reported by the sub commit
tee.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-28
THE FATE OF JAMS.
The Notorious Pennsylvania Militiamnn
Dies of Pistol Wound,

The Notorious Pennsylvania Militiaman
Dies of q Pistol Wound.
BALTIMORE, Md, Feb. 27.-William
Il. 1sms, who gained such unfortunate
nosoriety as member of the Pennsyl-
vania militia during the Homestead
labor riots in 1892, died in the MARYLAND
Hospital this afternoon from the effects
OF 9 pistol wound inflicted by Charles
Afndt several days ago.
Iams has been employed as o bar
tender in this city for several weeks
and ne and Arndt boarded together.
They qusrrelled while Iams was under
the influence of liquor and Arndt shot
him In the abdomen while acting in
self-defense, Iams' wound was con.
sidered mortal from the first, but Arpdt
was discharged from custody yesterday,
there being no evidence against him.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-28
THE KENTUCKY sENAToRsHIP.
Gold Standard Democrats Threaten to
Abandon Blackburn.

Gold Standard Democrats Threaten to
Abandon Blackburn.
LoUIsvILLE, KY, Feb. GA special
to the Post from Frankfort, KY. says:
"a resolution has been prepared by
the gold standard Democrats who have
been supporting Senator J. O. Black
burn for re-elec ton to the United States
Senate, asking his withdrawal. A eau
Gus will be held on Monday and some
other candidate selected. The gold
men have assurances from Judge Petrie
and from :wo other Republicans that
they will join the Democrats at any
time In an effort to elect gold stand
ard Democrat, and they call on Senator
Blackburn's personal followers to unite
with them in TN effort to induce Sena-
tor Blackburn to withdraw from the
race.
"If Senator Blackburn refuses to
withdraw a pronunoismento will be
issued early next week, and twenty five
Democrats will vote for some other
Democrat. Senator Salyer, the leader,
says: Il think the time has come to try
some one else. If Senator Blackburn
refuses to withdraw. knowing that he
cannot be elected, then will not sup
port him longer
1.-THE thirty-frst ballot for United
States Senator resulted as follows:
blackburn, SO; Hunter, So: Carlisle, S;
Holt, 8; Colson, /; Bate, l."
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-28
Massacre of 5000 Armenians.

LONDON, Feb. 27.-The Anglo-Armen-
ian Association has received q telegram
from Constantinople which SAYS that
5000 Armenians have been massscred
at Arabkir, and that the widows and
orphans OF those killed are in terrible
distress from cold and hunger. The
dispatch also says that the Armenisns
OF Sivas and Cessrea are in daily fear
OF massacre. Forced conversations TO
dslamism are general throughout the
Asiatic provinces.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-28
Jsaiousy's BLOODY Work.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Feb. 27.--MIchael
Thomas shot his wife, Mary, three times
as theie homo here today and then
crushed her head in by blow with an
axe. Thomas then lef. the house, pur-
sued by the police. who los. sight OF him.
subsequently, he was found in a ditch
with his throat cut. He will live, but
the wife will die. Jealousy caused the
deed.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-28
Bloody Street Fieht.

ROME. Ga, Feb. 27.-At gao O'clock
this afternoon desperate street fight
occurred here between v. T. Sanford
and Policeman Mulkey. Mulkey Is dead,
ex-Sheriff Matthews critically wounded i,
perhaps fatally, and several stray shots
took effect in other innocent spectat tors,
one of which hit young lady and in.
ficted flesh wound. The alteration
began between the two principals be-
cause Policeman Mulkey dubbed q
friend Of Sanford's.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-28
The Baltimore and Ohio.

New YORK, Feb. 27.--Presideut ]. K.
Cowen, of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
way Company. states that the experts
find the condition ofsthe company as
represented to the board OF directors,
thss the securities in hand against the
boating debt are ample. and that the
plan for the rehabilitation OF the COM
pany will be ready for announcement In
. very short time.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-28
Barton HAS Disappearance.

PETERSBURG. Va, Feb. GA Rich
mond special to the Index Appeal says:
There are rumors that appear to be we'll
founded that j. Fl. Barton, who failed
recently for S175.000, had mixed his
business affairs mp to such an extent
that parties who bought property at
Barton Heights will suffer losses. Mr.
Barton has disappeared and his family
ssy they do not know of his where
abouts.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-28
Two Charges Against Hart.

New YORK, Feb. 27.-John D. Hart,
OF Philadelphia, who was arrested on
board the steamer Bermuda on Monday
night. will have hearing on March 6.
In iddition to the allegations of fllibus.
terinR made against him in the Ber-
muda case he Is accused of having been
concerned In fitting out the steamship
Laursda, which left this port last Octo.
ber and is said to have landed men and
arms in Cuba.