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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-03
BARKIs IS wILLIN'.

st. Louis, October 2.-Vice-P President
Stevenson arrived here today. A rep
.resentative Of the Associated Press in
formed him soon after his arrival OF
reports that Sewall and Watson would
resign or be dropped from their re-
spective tickets and a candidate sub
stituted who could bring the voters of
the Democratic and Populist parties to-
gether He said:
This is the first time I have heard
of the matter and I think it amounts
to nothing more than newspaper talk"
In reply to the question whether If
such action was taken and the nomina7.
ton offered to him he would accept,
General Stevenson said:
That is hardly fair question to ask
under the circumstances. 1 have not
been offered the nomination. nor do 1
think 1 will be-
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-03
TO RAISE THE uMATILLA.
It Ii Thought the Efforts WIN BE
Successful

Seattle october 2.--Cnpt Goodall. Of
San Francisco. and capt Hunter. Of
the ship umatilla, are now hard al
work at Port Townsend with a force OF
men 10 get everything In readiness In
an efTort to raise the umatilla and get
her around the point and n necessary
beach her with the cargo out and
powerful pumps 10 exhaust the water
from the fore and aft compartments
and two other pumps 10 clear the fire
room. II Is believed the steamer VIII
come OF the beach without much din
Guilty It may be possible to take her
to the drydock. The weather at Town
send Is reported threatening tonight
and II Is feared a storm may arise and
Innict additional damage to the steam
er. The diver employed has found a
hole about three feet square directly
amidBhips near the keel.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-03
GOVERNMENT
BY PLUMBER
William j. Bryan's Great Scheme
as to Railroads Is
Exposed.
EFFECT ON EMPLOYEES SHOWN
Eigh. Hundred Thousand Men to Hold
Office on the Roads at Pleasure OF
Political Parties and Lose Their
Jobs Every Four Years.

I New York, October 2.--Attentlon Is
called In the Railroad Gazette to an
other interesting feature Of Boy Bry-
ans great scheme OF government by
plunder. The Boy demands that the
government shall own and operate all
railroads. and that, therefore, all rail-
road employees from the superintend-
ents and chief engineers down to the
crews Of gravel trains. shall be made
government employees. He also de-
mands that there shall be no life tenure
OF public office. How, a correspondent
asks, would the practical application
Of these principles affect railroad men?
The Railroad Gazette answers them
plainly and truthfully. 1t would reduce
the tenure OF every one Of them to the
term OF a single administration. Every
man, from superintendent to brakeman,
would be liable 10 be turned out every
four years. A cheerful prospect, that,
for the men, and one promising a most
efficient service. The Gazette well adds
that the Chicago platform is "a bill to
discourage the performance Of duty.
as well as to paralyze trade and the
administration OF justice"
Nor is that all. There are now some
100000 or more men employed on the
railroads Of the United States. Mr..
Bryan would make them all govern
ment employees with no permanent ten
ure Of Office beyond the pleasure Of the
administration What patronage that
would give to the party in power! What
a political machine for securing the
second term which Mr. Bryan 50 aus
terely declares he would never. never.
never take. The postoffices and GUS
tomhouses and consulships would fade
into insignihcance compared with such
a field for ''rewarding the faithful
Really. it might be good politics for Mr..
Bayan TO drop free silver and make his
fight on the railroad issue alone. Eight
hundred thousand new offices to be
filled, no civil service rules, and to the
victor belong the spoilsr" What a
campaign cry to arouse the very hun
cry and very thirstyr'
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-03
GENERAL PALMER.
In Burning Words Can Only Wish the
Democrats Defeat.

The following words OF General Palm
er, upon his acceptance of the nomina-
tion for president at the hands of the
National Democrats deserve the most
careful reading;
You give me official information
that delegates representing the Nation
al Democracy Of forty-one states, late
ly assembled in convention in the city
OF indianapolis, honored me by desig-
mating me their candidate for the presi-
dency.
General Buckner and l were once
representatives of opposing factions.
We met on the battlefield, where great
public controversies that admit of no
other method of solution are determin-
ed. know he did his duty, and l trust
the country believes did mine. The
nominations made by the National
Democratic convention at Indianapolis
prove more conclusively than anything
which has occurred within the last 80
years that the American people are
again united. l accept the unsought
honor and responsibilities imposed upon
me by the National Democratic conven-
ton. l accept them as proof that my
Democratic fellow-citizens confide in
my devotion to Democratic principles
so clearly and accurately defined In
the proceedings of the convention. We
meet and deal with existing conditions,
and these the late National Demo-
cratic convention addressed itself. Its
platform asserts truths which can be
demonstrated and 1t correctly defines
Democratic principles. The convention
which assembled in Chicago, in de-
manding the unlimited coinage of silver
offers to the country a scheme from
which every voter may expect whatever
advantage to the country or himself
his reason or even his imaginations
can suggest, The advocates of the lm-
limited coinage Of silver do not agree
as to what will be the consequence of
the adoption by the United States of |
their favorite measure The more in
telligent know that it is impossible, by |
law, to give to silver local value in the
United States, and, therefore, Mr.. Bry-
an asserts his belief that the unlimited |
coinage of silver by the United States
alone would increase the value of bull
lion, which is 81 cents per ounce, to
Sl.29. 1t is something that this opinion
has no support in the experience of
1t is enough for present pur-
poses to say it has no foundation other
than the confident assertions Of those
who share in that belief. The real ex-
pectation of the great body of support
ers of free coinage Of silver, and one
much more in harmony with experience
Is that the unlimited coinage of silver
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-03
INDIA BUYING WHEAT.

San Francisco. october What has
lately given the strongest kind Of sup
port to the local market, and has be-
come a startling and sensational fea-
ture OF the situation, is the demand
from India for California wheat. The
rice crop has been failure there this
year and the grain crops are also dam
aged.
Within the past forty-eight hours two
whole cargoes Of California wheat, to
go in steamers. have been sold. the des-
tinatlon OF which is Calcutta. These
two cargoes amount TO 10000 tons. II
more steamers can be procured and the
price OF wheat does not so too high,
other cargoes may be bought for ship
ment TO India. II is likely a number
Of sailing vessels will be secured to
load for Calcutta.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-03
BRADsTREETs REPORT.
Not as Encouraging as Hoped; Total
Failures Exceed the Panic OF SO.


New York, October 2-Bradstreet's
tomorrow win say:
Cool weather and continued pur-
chases by interior merchants. notably
West and South, continued the slight
Improvement in trade recorded In the
preceding weeks. Merchants at pri-
mary cotton markets and large centers
in the spring wheat region report a
better movement Of staples, due to
the unusually heavy receipts of these
crops. Throughout the Central West,
including such points as Baltimore,
Cincinnati, Chicago, and st. Louis, the
volume of trade falls behind that of
year ago in some instances, but 1t is
equal to It in others. In Eastern cen
ters an improvement is seen in great
or ease in money markets, and more
disposition to discount commercial pa
per, although at unchanged rates,
Wholesale merchants report better
feeling very generally, but few antlcl-
P"'N oh3 i"e'''i 'Ai i'Ni Ve''NS III 'i'S WI
ume of business this month. Mercan-
tile collections continue slow and as
difficult to make as heretofore, except
in the cotton states, and at some points
In the Northwest, where heavy crop
receipts have enabled interior mer-
chants to llquidate many long stand
ing accounts. The total number of
business failures throughout the United
States from January to September
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-03
ALASKA SALMON.
The Catch OF 1896 Better than that Of
Last Year.

Seattle, october "A Port Townsend
dispatch TO the Post-Intelligencer says.
The catch OF salmon IN southwestern
Alaska is about 80 per cent more than
that Of last year and about equal to the
pack of the preceding year The steam
er Afognak. from Karluk Island. re-
ports the following catches at various
oAnnerles:
karluk 10000 cases: Chignak Bay.
5000 cases: South End, a 600 cases; Jos
Hume, Chignak Bay. 1900: Pacific
Whaling Co, Chignak Bay, 2I.OoO: John
sons cannerymen, Nushejek Bay. lI5-
900. Cooks InlsS oannery, 81. 1000.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-03

would give TO the country deprecated
dollar, which would enhance nominal
values and be used In the payment Of
debts. but would be attended by the
ruin Of all Industries. the destruction
Of public and private credit, and IRE.
parable mischief. our plaform commits
us 10 the maintenance Of the Demo-
cratic faith. Many Of our associates
deluded by deceptive sophlstries. are
supporting a coalition which disayows
the traditional faith OF the Democratic
party. The best we can hope for them
Is that they may be defeated. and,
when defeated, they may return to the
safe paths that they have heretofore
trOdden."
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-03

3o 1896. is 1880. The largest aggregate
reported for a IKE period since a record
Of thla chnrarter has been compiled.
The next largest corresponding total
was iiii9, FOR the same nine months
In the panic year of 1899.
The total business failures through
out the Dominion Of Canada amount 10
1861 for the nine months. an Increase
" sl5 compared with the corresponding
period last ycar. The total liabilities
amount 10 SI2. $4,000 against gs,2g7. 900
last year
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-03
RESPECTFULLY DECLINED.

Washington. October 2,-Secretary
Carlisle today sent the following self
explanatory telegram.
&c. P. Thompson, Louisville, Ky.-My
Dear sir: Your favor of Sept. 29, ask
ing a division Of time with John c.
Blackburn at all the appointments
may make to speak in Kentucky is this
moment received, and the request is
respectfully defined. Yours very truly,
John G. Carlisle"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-03
PORTLAND DEMOCRATS.
Prominent Men Repudiate the Chicago
Ticket and WIN Vote for Mckinley.

Portland, October THE Oregonian
VIII tomorrow publish letters from ex-
Governor w. W, Thayer, Judge Z. c.
Brunaugh and Hon. Benton Killen. all
prominent Democrats OF this city, re-
pudiating the Democratic nominees for
president and vice-president Judge
Bronaugh states he win vote for Nc
Klnley.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-03
THE MARKETS.

Liverpool, October .-Wheat-Spot,
hrm; demand. moderate; No. red
spring, 6s No. l hard Manitoba, 6s 2d;
No. l California, 6s Sd.
Portland, October -wheat-WaIa
Walla, 5SG59: Valley, 61G62.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-03
DECREASED ENGLISH IMPORTS.
We Are Getting Ready 70 Make Goods
for Ourselves.

Sheffield, England, October 2.-Ex-
ports from this place TO the United
States FOR the third quarter of the
present year amounted to $500, ,695, a
falling on OF over 100000, when COM
pared with the same period Of 1895. The
decrease is attributed to doubts as to
the result of the presidential election.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-03

If we We're Mr.. Bryan we would wor-
ry less about our second presidential
term and more about Mr.. McKinley's
present chances.-Chicago Record.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-03
THE WEATHER.

For Oregon and Washington, fair
weather, cooler east Of the Cascades.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01
DR. BULLARD GIVES BATTLE.
He Denounces His Expulsion From the Cal boun Medical Society-The Matter
 Goes to Law.

-Anniston, June S0.-(Special.) .)-There is a warm, very warm, fight on here be- tween pr. A. F. Bullard on one side and the body of physicians known as the Cal houn County Medical society on the oth- CT each side having many zealous friends and supporters. The medical so- cieiy last week expelled Dr. Bullard and published the fact to the world. pr. Bull lard replied with a card denouncing the soc. ety for expelling him without fair trial, charging it to professional jeal- orsies on the part of influential members ana claiming his entire innocence of the offense charged. The published charges arr that he was expelled for "a fragrant vic ation of the rules and regulations of tht society,"" Nothing whatever has been made public about the case itself, which is aid to involve a prominent family her.. Both sides have employed strong legal talent and the matter will doubt less be put in the courts at once, where very sensational features may be devel- ODa1
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01

up with a recommendation that each state legislature make a donation and establish chair of American history, and that all colleges aid in perfecting the needed history.
 While still turning over the leaves of the report General Lee assured the con- vention he was nearing the end, which remark ellcited applause. The galleries were nearly emptied and at the conclu- sion the hall was not more than half full of veterans
 The report, however, wound up with an eloquent eulogy of the Confederate sol dier paid glowing tribute to the women of the south, and spoke in the highest terms of the old and the new south, all of which was enthusiastically applauded, and compensated the veterans for listen ing so patiently to the long reading Of this literary document.
 General Proceedings. Resolutions of the citizens of Freder- icksburg, Va, advocating the establish ment of a national park by the United States government to take in the battle fields around that city were read and ap- proved. The historical report just read was also, on motion of General Jackson of Tennessee unanimously adopted, and the committee was thanked for its labors. The committee was further authorized to carry out the objects of the report by the appointment of subcommittee. The following committee on resolutions was then anneunced: Maryland, Col. John w. Torsch; Virginia. J. Taylor Eli son; North Carolina, Gen. William De Rosette; South Carolina, Col. J. c. Holmes; Georgia, w. S. Calhoun; Florida, J. A. Enslow, Jr.; Alabama, Thomas R. Roulhac; Mississippi, Gov R. G. Hand; Texas, M R. Stnngfellow; Missouri, Hon. J. B. Can't; Tennessee, Capt. w. F. W. Trolley; Louisiana, Hon. F. A. Monroe; Arkansas, R. G. Shaver; Indian territory, Gen. R. B. Coleman. On motion of Gen. Peyton Wise of Vir- ginia an assistant sergeant at arms from each state was appointed to report to the general sergeant at arms of the conVeh- fion tomorrow to preserve order. An Oklahoma veteran stated that thas territory had perfect organization or veterans and sponsor present. A repres, sentative from Oklahoma was then placed on the various committees.
 All further business was then post poned until the committee on credentials was ready to report and on motion an address by Dr. Jabez l.. Curry on educa- ton and history was made the special or der for 1O:9O tomorrow, whereupon the convention adjourned until 10 o'clock to- morrow morning.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01

ite, gave the talent a hard rap Aimee Goodwin winning handily. Track fast. Summary:
 First race, seven furlongs-Martin, 100 c. Jones), to 2, won; Kennie Thatcher second, King Elmwood third. Time, 1:30h.
 Second race, one mile and twenty yards Aimee Goodwin, 90 (Scherrer), to1 won; Moylan second, Anna Lyle third Time, 1:43.
 Third race, one mile-First<M 1De CThorpe), to 8, won; His Brother second. Cuticlene third. Time 1 ;As.
 Fourth race, seven z furlonEs- Byron McClelland, s7 (Thor6sl. i to won; St. Helena second, MsSh tHIza Tune. t2s H.
 Fifth race, five SfufINnzs- I s Catlett, 107 CThorpe), to ?, won: IrfysB. second, John McElroy third. Time, LOB.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01
THE RACES.
St. Louis Results.

St. Louis, June 30.-Favorites took two races today, second choices and two out siders the others. Ferris Hartman won the heat race in track record time. Track fast. Attendance, 5000. Summary:
 First race, one mile-The Bachelor, S9 Reilly), to I, won; Bertha second, Im- milda third. Time, 1:42%.
 Second race, five furlong 115 (Schorr), 4 to 1, won: Omah Wood second, Lillie Beatrice third. Time, 1:02.
 Third race, five and half furlongs, heats-Ferris Hartman. 88 e. Slaughter), to l. won; Time Like second, Bridget third. Time, 1:09.
 Second heat-Ferris Hartman, SS e.. slaughter), to 1, won; Bridget second, Time Like third. Time, 1:09h
 Fourth race, six furlongs-Salvable no (Martin), to 5, won; Harry McCouch secord, Braw Scott third. Time, 1:15.
 Fifth race one mile and twenty yards Madeline, 97 e. Slaughter). to 2, won; Figaro second, Argentina third. Time, 1:431h.
 Sixth race, six furlongs-Johnny Me- Hale, 100 (Ic. coenran). 15 to l, won; De- rah Wood second, Linda third. Time. 1:131z.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01

ans, the Hatcher camp of Leesburg, Va; the Turner Ashby camp of Win chester, Va: the Rockville, Mo-, camp; the Frederick City, Md, camp, and the High School Cadets. The National Fencibles did not come. The veterans were escorted to their quarters at 909 Fast Broad street, and the Cadets to Il Governor street, where they are com fortably housed. The programme for flle next two days is not yet decided up- on, but the High School boys expect to have friendly rival drill with the cadets from the Virginia Military Insti- ute, besides participating in the grand parade on Thursday, when the corner etone of the Davis monument will be laid isa Monroe park
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01
Reaults at sheepshsad bar.

Sheepshead Bay, June 30--The excel lent programme presented today brought out large crowd, and some of the best sport of the season was witnessed. The two big events on the card were the races for the Spring stakes for 3-year-olds and the Tidal stakes for 3-year-olds. The former event was won by Scottish Chief tain, the favorite, Tripping second and Arbuckle third, while the race of the Tidal stakes was mere procession, Mar grave winning by a neck from Hastings, with Ford third. Track fair. Summary:
 First race, seven furlongs-Peep O Day, 96 (O'Leary), 10 to 1. won; Lehman second, Belmar third. Time, 1:27 2-5.
 Second race, one emile--Roundsman, 112 (Simms), 10 to 8, won; The Native second, Find Out third. Time, 1:43 2-5.
 Third race, the Spring stakes, s20Oe, for 2-year-olds, futurity course Scottish Chieftain. 113 cTaraD. e5 to 100, won; Tripping second, .afbuckle third. Time, 1:13 2-5.
 Fourth race, the Tidal stakes, one mile -Margrave. 122 (Griffin), 10 to 25, won; Hastings second, Formal third. Time, 1:43.
 Fifth race four and one-half furlongs Collateral, 115 (TaraD, to l. won: Miss Prim second, Distinction third. Time, 0.57 2-5.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01
THE RATTLE ABBEY.
MT. Rouss' New Proposition Puts the Mat
 ter in Another Light.

Mr. Rouss' New Proposition Puts the mat-
 ter in Another Light.
 Richmond, June 30.-Gen. Wade Hamp- ton was clearly the head of the conven- tion today. The ovation he received was the heartiest and most enthusiastic or any of the day. He made brief speech in response to calls and was loudly cheered.
 The Battle Abbey of the South commit tee held an important meeting at the cap itol today at which a charter for Con federate memorial association to take charge of the battle abbey was dlscusseu. Col I. c. Craven of Springfield Mo, said that state would do well by the battle ap- bey and hoped to secure US locatioh there. .a
 Col John O. Cassler of Oklahoma said be had secured contributions for 1t from veterans who fought on the other sioe and favored the construction Of the gooo work. .. oe G. lumbia promised liberal contributions from his people. o,o- ouent speech advocating the continuance of the work for year or at least SIX months before deciding on a location.
 General Gardel of Nashville discussed the conditional subscriptions ana stated what Nashville would do for the appey.
 Colonel Charleron or 1ouiSioi" oP nosed conditional subscriptions. They had subscribed s6OOO, $3000 of which had been paid up, and they had a $l5o,oo'' ste to offer. They were not discouraged put were confident of success.
 General Mcintosh offered resolution discbarging the present committee rom the further consideration of the matter, and that it be succeeded by trustee to he selected by each division Of the limited Confederate Veterans, whlcn shall be authorized to obtain charter or incorporation for the Confederate Me- morial association.
 Col. A. B Dickinson, who represents MT. Charles Broadway Rouss or New York then read correspondence with tnat gentleman, which developed new plan on inc part of MT. Rouss, who had pre-. viously offered a conditional donation or s100 000 for the Battle Abbey or the South. MT. Rouss now proposes to con, tribute s50000O for the purpose, provided inc south raised an equal amount, ana that the building be located in the city of Washington.
 This puts quite a. new aspect on the battle abbey movement, though MT Rouss leaves the matter entirely with the association.
 Gen. McIntosh's resolution was then SO amended that the present committee would not go out of existence until the trustees were appointed. A report VIII be made to the convention tomorrow
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01
VICTIM OF A "SCORCHER."
Little Arthur Steiner Run Down and Seriously injured by aCareless Wheelman, Who | Never Looked Back.

Little Arthur, the 9-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. B. Steiner, was the unfortunate victim of a careless wheeman yesterday morning and is now lying dangerously wounded at his parents residence on Eighth avenue.
 The little fellow was going home from school between the hours of 10 and Il o'clock yesterday morning and when crossing Sixth avenue and Sixteenth street was suddenly run down by white man on a wheel, who after knocking him down and riding over him, never stopped to look back to see what damage had been done.
 Some people in front of store near by saw the brutal act and, hearing the agonizing screams of the boy. rushed to his assistance and picking him up, put him in the only available vehicle, a de- livery wagon, and had him removed to his home, where a physician was hastily summoned. On examination it was found that the collar bone was crushed and broken very badly and his back and limbs bruised severely.
 The boy could not give description of the rider, but said there was no inti- nation of the coming wheel by bell or otherwise, and his first note of warning was the shock of collision and great pain he experienced from his injuries. It was all done in a few moments.
 MT. Steiner stated to a State Herald reporter that he would give a handsome reward for the apprehension of the man who committed the unpardonable and inhuman act.
 MT. Steiner also requested the reporter to correct the report of the accident as given in the Birmingham News The re- port had it that the boy was riding a wheel This MT. Steiner denies, as the boy has no bike, and has never, to his knowledge, rode one. The accident was also located at Sixth avenue and Twen- tieth street, which is incorrect.