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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-22

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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-22
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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-22
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WEEKLY.
Sent ~ mail per year. 50 in advance,
postage free, to subscribers,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-20
WdISON md IHE haSsiS BALLOT.
His Withdrawal Ignored and WIT OF
.Iun.Iulnn. AnuIIed or.

bahuhbu- Rppi''" ''''
TOPEKA. KAN, Oct. l9.-W. {. Ed
wards, Secretary OF state. to-day re-
ceived a letter from Thomas l.. Watson.
III Wnion he said:
Il withdraw as candidate for Vice
President on the ticket nominated at
Abilene. and decline TO have my name
u.ed on the Official ballot upon that
r,s.t. IL being placed there To deceive
Populist voters 10 vote for Democratic
electors
secretary Edwards declined to obey
Mr.. NatsOn's request, and so notined
Chairman Breidenthal. Of the Populist
state Central Committee. Brcidentnal
Immediately caused application TO be
made to the Supreme Court for writ
of mandamus TO compel the Secretary
of State 10 place Mr.. Waison's name on
the ticket.
= An alternative writ was granted this
afternoon and the case set for hearing
on its merits Wednesday afternoon. IL
the court sustains the action of Secre-
tary Edwards, Bryan's name alone Will
appear on the official ballot, and that
'over the electoral ticket OF the middle-of-
the-road Poruists. The result will be
lthat thousands Of voters will be lost to
ithe Bryan fusion electoral ticket which
win It is thought. by leading politicians
'of an parties make Kansas certain for
Mckinley. ssssal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-20

Eesolutions Urging the Gran" .""p
Obtain , Roster of Cor fed"r"te ''""'

Obtain "A Roster of t"'fr"''"''
There was quite credi'aple WI hoId
Of ,hc old vets" 10 the camp III
bv Pickett Camp, {. v. Ias' ,ttoo nv
coto,ol J. p. Winston. commander nv
,olicfous oDening exercises were co"
duCfed nv Rev. William +. Talley' chap
lin 4 considerable quantity OF rouu''o
business was transacted. ro
comrades Talley and Stratton WIZ
nlaccd upon the committee 10 WISH '''o
sick. A.. cro,d
,rbe Committee on Rates 10 the Grahu
Comm meeting at Winchester on zth
n 9otb instant made a partial report 10
the effect that they had as yet pco"
unable 20 secure satisfactory rahN"S
rates. but hoped that they would ye' uo
able TO do so. Colonel William J. Sml'"'
mast commander of Lee Camp who was
nreeent being invited. gave some IN
to,osting information on this subject
lilo tborrht that the camp would be able
10 obtain satisfactory rates Coinrd"o
Captain NJ. w. Lakewood. the historian
Of the camp read n most Interesting
noper entitled. How Captain Darrei
Killed his First Cncor." The incident
being located AT Upton's Hill. Colonel
I.oehr being called upon. gave some inter-
ostinc remniscence sOf Captain Darrell
and Upton's Hill. After which, at the
unanimous request Of the camp, Captain
Hazlcwood read "IIow Captain Darreu
Killed his Fifth officer. and How he
Spent the Day and Night at Cold Har-
Dor"
CAPTAIN Lakewood also read. "Wh1t
Captain Darrell did az Manassas" These
articles were well written and greatly
enjoyed by all present
The committee appointed 10 report
memorial resolutions commemorative Of
the death Of Comradc Lem. l.. Lynch
requested further time 10 secure addi-
tional information.
Colonel William j. Smith. being call
cd upon. made q truly fraternal stirring
address. which struck chords which re-
sponsvoly vibrated in the breast Of every
comradc
Several other visiting members paid
their respects dutifullv IN the camp.
The following was adopted:
Resolved That the delegates from this
camp be instructed TO use every effort
10 secure such action by the Grand Carp
as will enable us TO have copied n COM
pletc roster Of our troops from the rolls
Of the Confederate states. now in pos
ses'.An Of the United States Government
at Washington. ID. {.
The commander announced that the
headquarters flag Of General Adolphus
Smith. donated by him 10 the ladiee of
the Confederate States Museum. through
Colonel Morris. will be presented TO he
ladies on next Thursday at u O'Clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-20
Had Black Goyernors

\ DOCK little known even to collectors
| OF americana is volume entitled Hart
/ FORA On the Olden Time: It's FIRST Thirty
lears, by Scaeva, which was edited Nv
/ W. NJ 3. Hartley and published al Hart
iord IN 1888. There is R chapter i'm This
book entitled THE Black Governors Of
connecticut the very title OF which viii
excite the surprise Of most intellieon.
people even IN Connecticut VINO have
never heard or any black Governors IN
the Nutmeg State-cxcept the Governors
or an opposite political faith. who were.
or course, politically black The title
however. is explained and Justified bv
little explanation Before the revolution
and down 10 a period as late as $500 II
was the custom for the negroes living iu
the State 10 hold an election on the Sat
urday succeeding the regular election
day, choosing one of their number as
Governor. Sometimes. however. no cleo
tion was held. the retiring Governor as
signing his Office 10 another The man
chosen In either case was usually "of
imposing presence strength. hrmness and
voiuh.ity. quick % decide. ready 10 com
mand and quick 70 fog" lie appointed
a staff Of military and judicial officers
who executed his orders In an matters
pertaining 20 colored people. especially
questions pertaining TO morals, manners
and ceremonies
The fact that he had no legal status IN
the province Of State did not nj an trou-
BE him or his subjects and he an /
pears 20 have exercised n very real power. |
nearly always on the side or morality /
and justice. The Justices OF the Peace /
appointed by these black Governors were
as rule extremely severe In Furnishing 1
people OF their own color who trans I
crossed the law 50 generally was INF,
recognized by the whites In colonial tines
that when a slave committed some offensc
n was tho custom 70 turn him over 10
the black Justice Tor punishment Such q
culprt always Jared much worse than Il
he had been tried by he regular courts.
Among the more notable colored men
who held the office ~ Governor were
Quaw. a negro belonging 10 Colonel
George Wyllvs. polcg Mott who BELONGED
10 Colonel Jeremiah Wadsworth. Boston.
belonging 20 Mr.. Nichols. John Anderson
and Gun. who held the Office for ten
years. After the abolition OF slavery 10
the custom began 20 pass
into dlsuse. and az the present time even
many intelligent negroes OF the State
know nothing OF it.-New York Tribune
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-20

Into the realm of sentir the sedat-
and matter-of-fact statiPn obtrude-
himself. intent on dealip hroush per-
centages. with matters n, one might
think. would be exempt such prosaic
consideration.
The latest subject OF ,siical inquiry
are light and dark eyelu ass the re-
suit Of sundry responssq uesllons pro-
pounded i'm various cfle9 ana duly
authenticated, il has discovered land
not merely discovery. also proved
that. taking the averoi Europe and
America, 4i.6 is the i'hl"se OF mes
having light eyes. rui"s Dlue ana
cray The nronorff1 girls and WOmeg
having blue or gray y Dy the same
computation G.2 Wc"'. IN other
words blue eyes uecidediy rare-
among women tharo"b men. ana II
IS for this reason pPa ,nat D'ue eye
asnaciaIIv in combin with blond hair.
are esteemed so d as d feature OF
feminine beauty.
Men have fight oileher IMAM Wo-
mon brt 3, tbe rmediatc range Of
color hatvoen ufnd dark the per-
ceutale OF the tyN'' ~ very nearly.
,to,,c.b NOT o,,ttt same. In this in
.l,,,l,li,,. c,to,yre brown and haZL
So, ,,oi,bor INIT nor genuine blacl-
,ri.o ,orco,,,gc'h ese among men !
90 a,d o,,ons. on f5.l. The percen-
80 ~ darlr hore properly. black
80. a. ior,-o-lg women. being 2O.1
-. -, - Shole number. while
-. -, ,.k3. Perhaps il IS the
,.',a.t,.o ,o,f,,. ark eyes among men
-. ..,,fft.yle rule that dark-eyo1
49, " 80, -. by women TO be more
.l..,,,,',to q, ,lOr Of their eyes than
90. - which these percent
-. - 49, the result OF inquiries
.',...,~,,. one or more countries
~ -, or more States of the
-. c,As Is well known. IN /
OIIN,' IAN countries dark eyes I
land women predominant. I
80, "Ii'S are 10 be found I'm just /
as high a
frfpg
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-20

The Members Wish IL Understood Tha
the Club IL Not ~ Political Organization.

The members of Post A. Virginia Dlvi-
sion met at their headquarters Saturday
night.
Inere was much interest manifested.
but no politics during the session. as
the association is organized for other
duties. The aims OF the members Of
this body IS TO aid In advancing the well
fare of the firms they represent and TO
protect the interest Of the travelling men.
1t having appeared in another paper
that a commercial mems political club
had its headquarters in the Chamber of
Commerce building. and for fear Of the
Travellers Protective Association. which
has its headquarters in the same build
ing. being understood as the same as the
Commercial Travellers Political CLUB,
the above statement IS made.
The report of the secretary showed for
the month an increase Of members, ac-
CessiOns having come from those who are
heads of firms and their statesmen. Inc
firms of the city ana transportation com
panies have wisely had placed upon the
walls neatly framed and artistically
painted cards which have attracted the
attention of the visitors and elected
from them complimentary remarks. which
not only pleased the travellers, but indl-
Gated an interest 10 continue TO patrohlZe
those with whom they had been deal
ing and were glad 10 recognize the
names Of those with whom they were
already familiar.
After considering the regular work OF
the past month. plans were mace Tor a
il IS expected by the time the next con-
vention meets the reports from POST a
will have increased to such proportions
as to encourage the members that their
labor has not been in vain;
Nashville, Tenn. captured the Nauohai
Convention for 1897.
Richmond wishes TO capture the con-
VeutiO,i for lSgS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-20
Jndre Fgrrnr.. New lecture.

Judge +. T. Farrar delighted @ splen-
did audience last night at the Seventh
Street Christian church with q new lee
ture entitled "W.utcr Evening Stories"
one would not suppose it possible. after
johnny Rcb" Lights and Shadows
rip Van Wrinkle "The American
Eagle" and four other lectures. that
fresh material enough remained as SOU
venirs OF a life Of varied experiences to
produce such q vivid. interesting and
amusing series OF sketches and word
pictures as Winter Evening Stories"
IS made mp from. Judge Farrar always
delightful was IN his happitt mood last
night and the best criticism that can
offer IS 10 saw that even II you have
heard the Jnudge I'm all his older crea-
tions. half the pleasure and satisfaction
possible win Dee lost II you do not hear
him in his latest. and. to me, best enter
tainmemt, "Wirtcr Evening stories.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-20
Go0chiand County.

GOOCHLAND. c. H., VA, Oct. 10
Special.-An unusually large crowd as
scmbled at Goochland c. II. to-day.
Arrangements were made for joint dis
cussion between Col. SlOcum, of New
Jersey. and Judge Lewis Republicans. and
Mr. Pembroke Petit and Captain Lamb.
silver Democrats, each being allowed for
ty-fve minutes.
Col Slocum opened the discussion.
About twenty or twenty-five minutes was
devoted to the tariff, and then he turned
TO the money question.
Col. Slocum was followed by Mr.. Penn
broke Petit, who occupied his whole time
in discussing free coinage.
Mr.. Petit was followed by Judge Lewis.
Republican candidate for Congress, who
took most OF his time in discussing the
tariff.
The discussion was closed by Capt.
Lamb who spent most OF his time on
the money question.
After the Joint discussion was closed.
Mr.. Leigh. OF Fluvanna county, was called
for and responded in a short speech for
free silver"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-20
SENTIMENT ~ NORyH CIROLINd.
Many Old-School Democrats Win Vote for
Palmer and Buckncr.

GREENSBORO, y. c.. oct. l9.-spe-
cial.-The money question was discussed
here Friday night before q large crowd
by w W. Kitchen, a Populst of K0X-
boro, and ". W. Clarke. of Newberue,
Elector at large in this State. on the
National Democratic ticket Both had
appointments 10 speak here but as the
chairman of the Silver Democratic Com
mittec had engaged the courthouse ,cr
Kitchen. and there being 10 other place
II was decided 10 have a joint debate,
Mr.. Clark made a splendid speech. end
presented some strong arguments 10 the
audience which was mostly for Bryan
Kitchen fDl'1w.c IN his usual style OF
villifying everybody but Popuists and Sii-
yer Democrats which BROUGHT cheers from
the silverites. nut caused the better class
OF the hearers 10 leave. There IS a strong
sOund-moncy sentiment here. and while
a great many of the "old school" Demo-
Gratis will vote for Palmer and Buckner,
a large number will vote straight for Nc
Kinley.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-20

Vincent Raccogalupa, secretary, and
Samuel Bronw. sergeant-at-arms. Hon.
NJ A. Coles. Of Northumberland, was
present and entertained the club IN
mo-, Interesting discussion Of the issues
involved In this campaign. The club VIII
meet Tuesday and Thursday of each
week Judging from the enthusiasm OF
It's members the efforts'of this club VIII
be enec;ive on the Sd Of November.
MITCHELL ENDORSED.
A number Of colored voters OF Fulton
mo, M the Odd-Fcllows Hall last night
and endorsed John Mitchell as their lead
err IN all political matters. Among enos'
q r PAYNE. Ben. Scott, William White
and David Robinson. -. o.,,.o
Judge Lewis IS making most acuve
canvass. lie spoke 20 three hunnre c an
fifty people ut the Ricnmon n.,oc, %
works Friday at noon. by Teques, ~
Some Of tho workmen. and was intro
ducod Nv Mr.. W. c. TAFT. Of Fulton
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-20

Would Not Let Boys Leave College to Play
Ball-;he First Frost


DURHAM, y. C., oct. 19.-SDccal.-
TIE game Of baseball advertised 10
come oil here at Trinity PARK Oh Sat
urday between Trinity ana the Asricul-
tural and Mechanical College teams, faii-
ed TO materalize, the \. and NJ. boys
having made the appointment without
consultation with their faculty. who de-
clined to let them play, save on their
own grounds
Mr.. Lindsey VintOn, of New York
representing Palmer and Buckncr, spoke
10 small audience IN the courthouse
Saturday night. Though Mr.. NintOn s.
reputation as Il fine speaker had pre-
coded him. like the others who have
tried IT, he could not draw a crowd in
Durham Saturday night-the busiest time
OF the week with our people.
Mr.. Herbert Bingham. principal OF the
Presbyterian High School at Mebane.
died at that place of typhoid-fever OH
the 10th. Mr.. Bingham was well and
prominently known in educational and
Presbyterian Church circles.
The county candidates commenced their
canvass on Saturday. They have six
teen appointments to speak. running up
TO Saturday night. the 3lst. The con-
test between the Dem. Pop. fusion ticket
and the straight-out Republicans I'm the
county will be warm and the result close.
Without some unlooked-for action the
Republicans will get the Governor and
the fusonists the electoral vote Tor
Bryan.
a series OF meetings. something after
the order of a Methodist revival. Will
be commenced at St. Philips Episcopal
church here on Thursday. The rector,
Rev. y. y. Pruden, will be assisted by
one or more ministers.
The weather has been simply elegant
for the past few days-balmy enough TO
inspire the tan poet 10 pen a verse on
the variegated hues Of the 'fere and
yellow Leaf" which marks the last quar-
ter of the dying year
The moon changes here to-day. but she
is behind quite a number Of politicians.
many Of whom changed and changed
badly last week.
The first killing frost Of the season APP
peared this morning. The fields APP
peared to be covered with q light snow.
There was but little 10 be damaged.
Registration was closed Saturday In
this State. and. as far as heard from,
the Republicans have registered almost
10 a man. and are better organized than
they have ever been in North Carolina.
A good many whites have neglected to
register and Will lose their votes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-20
Fire al Newport News.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. oct. l9-Spe-
clal.- Ahre occurred In the grocery store
Of Mr.. 4. j. wilkins. on Twenty-eghth
street at O'Clock this morning. Mr..
wilkins family who resides over the
store got out Of the building with great
difficulty on account Of the denseness
OF the smoke by which they were awak-
cned.
The explosion Of an oil tank containing
twenty-five or thirty gallons enliyening
the proceedings. The stock Of groceries
was ruined and tho loss IS estimated at
from $500 20 500. covered by insurance.
The building was only slightly dam
ngnl.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-20

SO far as could be learned Yesterday
there was nothing new in the rather mys-
FERROUS finding OF the Schoolcraie bonds
in CHICAGO. IL was stated yesterday
that there was no reason to connect any
person with the larceny OF the bonds
There are a number OF theories IN con-
nection with the case, but no rehaDie al
ditional information could be learned III
this city yesterday. The weh-Nho"h
Trust Company here, which mas mace
propositions to have the bonds deposi'e@
here TO be turned over TO theH proper
owners had heard nothing in reply to
their communication when l called upon
one Of The officers OF the company last
night
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-20
NORTH CAROLINA NEWS
THE STATE FAIR ARRANGf"N-''
POINT TO GREAT SUCCESS
The Resistration shows zoo" '''
of White Voters In Kaieigh-i"'
Color Line Drawn.

RALEIGH. n. Z. oct l9.-Already the
crowd for the Fair is coming IA, anu
everything promises TO be success ~ ~
weather. which is so often bad, - 10"
perfect The white tents on the camp
ground are ready for the six cohpa''i,"
OF the state Guard that viii como j"
to morrow 10 occupy them. Inc races
are all filed and will be carried out
according to the programme. In con-
versation with President Cameron, OF the
Fair Association. on Saturday. he sad
everything pointed to a perfect carry
ing out of all proposed plans. The edu-
cational exhibit this year will be new
feature. Plenty Of hotel accommoca-
tons will be given visitors.
NEW REGISTRATION.
The registration on Saturday increased
very much. II was the last day for regis
toring, and the closing Of the books
showed there are 30 more white voters
In the city than colored, and 3oG more
in the township.
a colored hospital Is 10 be established
out at St. Augustine Colored School. Il
is something very much needed hero.
The Literary Society here called The
Monday Evening Club held it's first
meeting Of this season tonight az Judge
Montgomery. It is quite n large club.
and is composed of the society people
Of the city. The subject for the evening
is "Bacon's Life and Times"
THE COLOR LINE.
Chairman Many's address issued 70
the voters Of the state last week draws
the "color line" sharp and fine.
kilograms from Winston. giving the
news Of Mr.. Watsons Improvement. are
gladly received.
Judge Russell IS here looking 10 his
interests. lie is confident his inaugural
address. which. IT IS said he IS preparing.
Will be needed I'm January
There are so new applications for PEN
siOns.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-20
THECITY OF PETERSBURG
OFFICERS OF THn GRIND COHMAN-
DERY MAKE An OFFICIAL FisIT.
New York Wheelmen on Long Tour
The Hospital for Epeiepiic Insane
Political Speaking.
PETERSBURG. VA. Oct. .s.-spe-

PETERSBURG. VA. Oct. -ls'-spe-
cial.-Rev. J. Y. Fair of Richmond
Grand Prelate of the knights Templar
Of Virginia. paid an official visit to APP
pomattox Commandsry, OF this city. to-
night. lie was accompanied BY Grand
Lecturer James Cunningham. Of Rich-
mond. After the work in the different
degrees. a fine oyster supper was served.
The hospital for the colored epilepuc
insane at the Central State Hospital Is
approaching completion. The roof has
been put on and the floors laid. The
windows are now being put in place
AT the Second Baptist church yesterday
morning fifty silver dollars were gwen
out BIZ the pastor of the church, KEY.
A. ]. Fristoe to ladies of the con-reGa-
ton. to be invested as they might think
best for the benefit of the building iund
OF the church. These ladies VIII make
their report on the hrst o. December
next.
Rev. Mr.. Fristoe left this morning
for the Eastern Shore OF Virginia 10
hold protracted meetings for the next
ten days.
TOURING WHEELMEN.
Messrs. Thomas Underhill. George Goo
lev. Andrew Molanner. and T.. L. Horton,
of White Plains. y. Y. are in Petersburg
to-day. These four young men left home
on their bicycles last Saturday week
ago. They rode from White Plains 10
Carson, y. j., and from there came to
Philadelphia They next went 10 Kirk
wood Dol and from there took spin
TO Chesapeake City. At Chesapeake
civ the. took a steamer for Baltimore.
From Baltimore they came TO Richmond
on their wheels, arriving IN the lattef
city yesterday. They came to Peters
burg by train. The entise distance COW
cred by these cyclis.s Oh their wheels
was 1916 miles. Mr. Jndc.niil IS
nephew OF j. p. Sublett, proprietor q
the Shirley Hotel, in this city. The roy
wheelmen will leave here tong
row morning for the Shenandoah VAIL
via Richmond.
The advocates of Bryan and Sewall Z
q largely attended meeting az the "
cmy OF Music tonight. Major Fry
Rnes Lassiter was the first speaker
JOi Lasslter discussed tho various Z
involved in this campaign. and WI
lowed By W. 4. Glasgow. Jr.. OF RoiNr'
Judge Kemple Of West Nireinf ""-
dressed the Republicans OF Petersf nc
their headquarters here tonight 'he
political ISSUES. and made strf ana
fCrcible argument
4 REPUBLICAN, PROpHf' =
Ex-Congrcssman W f.. Gair Said {
that he had been doing nothufse Tor
the past five weeks but travelli1 lioISh 2
the state. speaking In the in'j or me Z
Republican party. and that hgl never !
before seen the people so muf rou~cd. :
Wien asked how he thought state I
would 20 h. replied that the fuolicans \
were not counting on VireiriHe said. y
hcwcver. that unless ,herias great r.
fraud perpetr1ted I'm tho sion' mat II
Thor3. the Republican cqrdp for Con- l.
gress fCm the Fourth dist would be d
ectcd by AT least 400 may. u
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-20
RELIEF or THE room.
Regular Monthly Meeting of the Commit
A

y
The Committee on Relief Of the Poor
Held its regular monthly meeting at the
almshouse yesterday afternoon at 4.oO
o'clock The members present were
Messrs. Blake chairman. Gunst' Cot
trcll. Hobson. Snead. Wake, Miller, and
Noble.
The session was mostly given up to at
terdlns 10 the large accumulation OF
routine business. besides which several
special ms tiers were attended 10. The
question of letting out the contract for
new ambulance was referred to a sub
committee.
The report Of the subcommittee ap-
pointed 10 look into the question OF the
acnIission OF a certain class OF women
10 the almshouse was received and
ADOPTED. IL recommends that each case
lie left 10 the discretion of the superin-
terdent.
After ordering the payment Of the usual
bills the committee adjourned.