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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-27
Prohibition Candidates.
GEN. GORDON OUT OF POLITICS.
He Finds 1t Necessary to Look After His
Personal Interests.

WASHINGTON Aug. Ex-senator J. r.
Gordon, Of Georgia, was In the city this
morning from until II O'Clock. being
on his way TO Saratoga TO lecture before
the sun mer schools now held at that
resort. The General declined TO be inter-
viewed Oh politics or the financial ques-
ton now before the people. and said that
he was practically out OF politics, and
would absolutely retire from political life
az the end OF his present term IN the
Senate.
The General evlnced a great deal Of In
denatlOn at the wrong which be said
had been done him already by q publlca-
ton in a Baltimore paper some weeks
ago. which purpOrted 10 be an interview
with HIM In reference 10 his future he
said.
While ! hope for a good many years yet
OF active work, it,is absolutely Necessary
for me TO give more thought and time 10
my personal affairs than have been able
20 do for the last twenty-five or thirty
years. or course j shall not .ose interest
IN public affairs, but l feel that 1 can
do moro good In another Held. We all
have our spheres and labor. and II l have
any mission IL is in an effort to unite
tho people OF the different sections. ire
spectiye OF party. In closer and more cor.
dial relations. l trust that l have done
some service 10 the country by such ef-
forts in the past. and propose TO continue
In that line TO the end"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-27
hNfGHTS or PTTHIas.
Reports From Committees Go over Untn
Io-Day-Iirst Convention of in.truotor--

Reports From Committees Go over UntII
to-pay-lirst Convention of in.tructor--
CLEVELAND. o., Aug. 2G-The su-
premc Lodge Knights Of Pythias convened
tlIs morning. The reports from the six
teen standing committees were not ready.
and the lodge adjourned until tomorrow.
when the reports Will be read and Of
nCer5 elected
supreme Chancellor Philip r. col
grove vii probably assume the duties OF
supreme -hauceilOr to-m~,rOw. Supreme
chancellor Walter Richie retires. accord
ing to the constitution OF the order. The
candidates for Supreme Chancellor
are supreme Master OF ENchequer Thomas
H. Sample. OF Pennsylvania; Judge Car
ter. ~ California. and ogden n. Feathers
OF Wisconsin. Indications point 10 the
elecfiO of sample.
The svel event Of the conclave will be
the reception 10 the supreme officers al
the IppccanOe club rooms tonight
The first convention OF the national in
struct0rs ~ The Knights OF pythias will
open tonight The instructors are com
posed OF the various State Deputies
Grand Chaurellors. and LECTURERS. The
convention is the last official act Of the
Supreme Chancellor. Richie. who VIII
ureafIa
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-27
Mr.. HAY BY ACCLAMATlON.
The Seventh District Democrats Eoml
nate Him for Congress.
CHAIRMAN ELLYSOES DECLARATION
He Saws, 81 Believe We Are Right and ihs'
the Right VIII Prevsil"-Mr Hay says
He stands squareiy on the Chicago
Piatform-other Speakers.

WINCHESTER. VA, August 2o.-Sps'
o,ai.-rne Democratic Convention OF 'hS
seventh congressional district mel
promptly at l2 O'Clock. The meeting VAS
called 10 order by Hon. Marshall McCor'
mick. Hon. Patrick O'Bannan' OF tap
panannock. was elected temporary chair'
man. =. :. Thomas. OF Clarke. secretary
rhe Democratic editors woro invited ID
act as secretaries. The delegations Sc
iected one delegate each as members OK
the Committees on Credentials. ReSolu-
tons. and Permanent Organization.
MR.. ELLYSON SPEAKS.
Hon J. Taylor Eilyson was invited to
seat on tne stage, and addressed tho
convention. beseechlng them 20 put AL
their energies forth to carry 10 victory
those VINO have cen selected to Jead ehe
Democratic forces.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-27

The Victim Shot by His Host After Din
ner-fause Unknown.
GLADESBORO, VA. August 26.-Spe-
cial-Thomas webb shot and killed Chas.
Combs last Friday while Combs was
eating his dinner at Wehbs table. Combs
lived about thirty hours after he was
shot. Webb docs not deny The deed. and
excitement is high The bail went through
his arm and entered his Side. going through
lis body. There was no known quarrel
or difficulty between the parties at the
time. Webb invited Combs 10 dinner at
his house. and Combs declined Webb
insisted and gave him "a drink Of liquor
aud Combs finally consented TO take din
ner
About the time he had finished eating
Webb took down his, rife and shot him
a5 above stated.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-27
M'KINLEY'S ACCEPTANCE,
PaYOFS Gold Standard Unless lnterna-
tiOnaI Agreement is Secured.
ARGUES IN FAVOR OF PROTECTION.
Attributes the Country's Troubles TO the
eciprocity-Promises TO
Foster a Friendly Feeling Be
tween North and south.

CANTON, o.. August 25.-Major Nc
hinley gave his letter OF acceptance 10
the press associations this afternoon
having finished his last reading and revi-
sion or It at half past u O'Clock. The
letter touches upon all Of the important
planks u the Republican National plat
form, bat the hrst-half of IL is devoted
10 a discussion OF tho money question.
Tne Iettcr IS as follows:
Hon. John ~ Thurston and others
members of tho Notification Committee
Of the HepUtLcan National Convention.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-27
HON. JAMES HAY.

Il believe the people are with us inl
this canvass" he said Il have entcre"
upon this ngnt with a determination TO
carry Virginia. / believe we are right,
and that the right will prevail and thas
W. snail win a glorious victory
Ine Committee on Credentials reported
that there being no contest the chairman
or each delegation was authorized -
cast the full vote Of his county.
The Committee on Permanent Organiza-
ton recommended Charles Il. keezel as
permanent chairman. and that other
temporary officers be made permanent.
Inc resolutions declared allegiance 20
the principles Of the Democratic party
as declared by the Chicago Convention"
ana denomces "a certain Democrat who,
represented the farmers OF the South as
'unreconciled slavc-owners.' and declare
his statements 10 De false"
Hon Charles -. keezel, on taking tho
chair. said.
we stand fairly and squarely for DEM
ocratio principles. / do not believe IN
tnis so-caled Democratic party that has
Tor iis object tho election OF a Republi-
can President"
Hon. George l.. Morris. OF Charlottes-
VIE. nominated Hon. James Hay. Of
Madison, as the Democratic candidJts
Tor Congress. Stirring speeches were.
made by Hon Marshall Mccormick. OF
Clarke, Judge McMullon. of Madison, and
non. Henry Downey. Of Warren. Mr..
hay was nominated by acclamauon amid
great enthusiasm.
HAYS POSITION.
Tn response TO the notification by a COM
mittee he appeared 10 the convention and
accepted the nomination. Among other
things he said: 'The cause OF all our dis
trcss is In the financial system pursued
by our government since 1873 a system
which had its beginning. i'm the demone-
tzation of silver in 1873. The Demo-
cratic party offers an onicacious remedy
I'm the free and unlimited coinage OF sill
Yer at is TO /. IL will place In clrcula-
tion an amount Of money cOmnensurats
with the increase OF population IL will
revive business and reanimate the heart
and hope OF the masses. Along with tho
people I stand squarely on the Chicago
platform. / endorse its every plank. and
I defy any man 20 point out a, sentence
of IL that IS not strictly I'm accord with
the time-tested doctrines OF Democracy"
The convention was well attended. and
tho crowd were addressed by Senator
Morgan OF Alabama
Prohibition Candidates.
WOODSTOCK, VA, August Especial
The PrOhbitiOnists OF the Seventh Con-
gressional district met IN convention Al
Fishers Hall to-day. J. T.. Forsythe. of
Warren. was selected as electOr for this
district, and Thomas Cooper. OF krederick.
was nominated as candidate TO- Con-
gress.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-27


Gentlemen. Tu uureuanra of Tire promise
made TO Your committee when notified. Oi
my nomination "a. the Republican candle
date for President + beg to submit ibis
fn.nal ac,crtauc. of tlat high honor
and 10 consider in detail the questions no
feer,o i'm the trn,ipg cau.uafgn Perhaps
tlis might De- considered unnecessary ln
view of my remarks on that occasion.
and those have made To- delegations
That have visited me since the ST. Louis
Convention. hut in Wow Of the m.mtutous
iuuOrf9nce of tho uTOupr settlement or
fL. issues r,r04rnfed ou our future pros
farify and standing as a nation and cone
eiderin,. only fIa welfare and IHUuiu.s
~ onr nlonio cuu'd not be content Goo
ornif a.i,in calling attention t0 fna Gur--
fiDus which fu nv opinion. NItaIlr Hf-
f..t our strength and position among fle
,..,,.arfnoeufe of tho world and our morale
ff,- fUt..rffv and uafriOtfenn n- citizens
~ +f4t raruh1ic which for ID century past
bas heer fho hest hone of tl. world aud
fr. ir.,irefion of T.nfind vs.. must not
r.vy rro,a false fo our own lirh sfaul-
ards in government nor unmindiui OF thc
noble example and WISE Iro'pl "- .N.
fathers. or OF i.e 'o,li''.. n"'
Nhlcn OUT c'''''-1 i'' '-i- i'''. --'
Ai7 pii'~ - -
TILE i hth 'Di-FA''- 'f '''- ''''
For the first fine since 1sfN n ever
before there is presented 90 lhe American
peopfs this wear ID clear and direct issue
as ?, our monetary erafpru oil tnrt in-
,.l,',rea ir 'te ef.e.fs ard .rou o.. rI.ht
toftlctrenf ~ which r.ets arar.v Tho
freroial honor and urosuerifv Dr tho
rorrfr, n is rrouoseI hv one tmr of
49, f..,,,o.,--tir r.'~+v ard IFS allies The
plo,-i... e,d eII,,.r rqrfIDs fn Inaueurafe
fhc free ana rrfIrnifel coira.e 0f silver
hv inleDrrdont action or the pant OF the
lrnffod States at "A ratio OF sixteen ounces
~ silver 10 one 0unce ~ gold Tie mere
declaration cf this ruruo.e is "a menace
IN orr financial and Industrial interests.
and has already created universal alarm.
n Involves great peril to the crelit and
business Of the country. a peril e0 grave
that conservative men everywhere are
breaking away from tlrir ola party assoc
Citations and uniting with otl.g patriotic
cifizens iu emphatic protest against the
platform Of the Democrafie National Con-
yenti0n AS an ASSAULT upon the faitn and
honor ~ the Government and the wtI-
fare of the neopIe. We have hai few
Questions in the lifetime OF the replulc
more serious than tine one which is thus
presented.
No BLNLllI 10 LAL'ls
Tho character of the money which shall
measure our values and exchanges and
seftfa otir balances with one another aud
v-itb tba nations of fno world lis Oi such
Urinary imnortance and SO far-rsaching
i, ifs crnse6uencea a. 10 call for the most
f5sinefaking Investigation. and in Tie end
q s.,fer ana .lippreludiced Judgment az tie
rolia we nust not DE misled by phrases
nor deluaed bv false theories Free silver
would NOT mean that silver dollars were
~ be freelv had without cost or labor.
In would mean the free use of the mints
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-27

...,f-
'7 It-al lehntl. gnu Us luu5 ,,o.' '''s
nonnd 10 maintain az l.,ly WIZ"
foid, Whrh was t.fi, as now; tle it'"5
Il1rL riaNlafl VITA N1, anu iur H.,'-'
,.i'i-ii-'i''N t''' 'i ."'
','f tl ii'-i' ii'fl'h 'r'.'',l ..i'
the silver dollar lt inAa in A"n9r Pro
lir Ho.''i iI.N. ly'7. "'5 y''l5 a-'Di
u mas 20 iif st. ieiit h'It "p. oNiy
d t.'i ti ''.'-'t. t.'Dii' ".- 'I''l. ~ -
d" l-"-'0
''@''''' '' "'''''.-." ''i' i-i''
frfrFw ClIrf Do NIv Ir KEPT AT PAR
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".iti,' air i,pN t
M wl''-' "N''n D' t- ,'-,.
i't "."-4 -..., .,.,...., ,.,,f,t
iri'Ht DID tt..'- ". ''''' i',.' "e',-
.il' .'p Plit i'. 'i..ii'-, t.,.. l,li.rt- D.,
cum 'N. 7NF-' ."..'.. e.
M'-.t ."ll0 '' .' ,..- Ct-f...t.. g.,
r',iY ,aN' I'n.rs ,.,. ,,-.,i,
M"lli not lt iNt -y.iH 1850 .'lol.t
lon- lt couil oiif Hel lh' no. d' aNy ,Wi.l- W
Ien would grt ihtns "b tlN..s 30 ihr. .nih5
l'r lnr"i- "pN.I 4.".' 'i ','.. ~ .,.o
t,r r.It' tie fr.,rs,.f.on woniI end
such a.. the silver dollars which would
no issued under li,r foiiafe OF 'llFtI tt
ratio of lo to J. no Mou,9 ,Heu mann
tain tne parity " hti NoNi Keep lN-.h
at par with godi There Woud De- n0 oDli-
gau1n resting upow the Government io
GO BE-. AND u there were lt woul Do power
Jess f1 do 70. The simple truth Is We
would be driven t0 "a silver tasis-t0 silver
molomefnl'ism. These dollars. therefore,
would stand upon their real value. Ut the
frea and unlimited coinage OF silver at a
ratio OF sixteen ounces of silver % one
ounce OF gold would hs some ar its al-
v0.ates assert. make AitF-thiee cent lh
silver worth One hundred cents anu lN-
silver dollar equal To me tod o"iiaI' lH'H
We would have ro cheaper money thfn
now. and DO wOli De no easier 20 srl
but THAT such "olh De- ile i''Iit ~
against reason. ana is contrall. reg ~
experience in aN Lmfa aNl lu nIl lt.l1s.
J. means fhe leuase ment OF our currency
t0 llo amount ot t-e difference between
Che conn trUial lnI coin value OF lur 1llfri
dollar which is ever changing, and fle
enfcr which would be 70 reduce properly
values. entail untold financial loss ae-
sIr0y confidence. impair .-e Vu.l6 M Mdl.o.t9
OF existing contracts, Iurtuer lnipoF oFel.s''
tee lHaOrers and prc-lceis or tNe go.I-
try, create q pane OF .r., i-,i oo,T-
l'i-N' anu il,..l' o,l e.'~et ,~1 errh
r.Ii.- ..-.. .lfsr8biv oppos-d
' -,.,.,,,rrre,r
HlMLIALLl9h.
glnotaflisrn cannot be secured by in
9crerfemt action on our part lt cannot
ha nLf.ined hv ODening our m.nts 90 the
urffrft.I coiraee OF the silver OF the
,-,rI4 .+ a raffD of sixteen ounces Of sill
ver ro ione ounce of gold, when tho COM
lg si1.- .'l, t4,,o ,l one ounce OF gold Mexico
and Chiua have tried the experiment.
llsrfeo has frae coinage OF silver and
go si,t..a AZ "a "a = E.lf onnces OF silver 10 one
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-27

Colder, a. +. Stevens, V. c. kea".ne. '.,r,,
At large-L. de LaCToix, W. W CldiN'
silas McBee. Edward Suliy. AlteInae ..l-.'.,,,
Z. W. Dewey. James Redmon' Saiiu,' S.,'.
Brinson. Charles McRae. George ~ iticH'
.. T. Edwards. c. H. Fogie Ictey =
Page. Henry r. Bahnson, l. j.. ,,S
J. j Osborne J. =. spencer. J. J. Hi
Hard. T. H. ToIenwittar. George +. ba-
son. r. $. Rineharit. w. Z. beaii' T.
Thorpe. Jr.. II. r.. Little. J. ". NORWOOD
$. X. Mcqueen. :. G.. Dodson.
At 500 r. VI. the convention adjourned
MUCH ENTHUSIASM.
In attendance at the convention were
prominent men from all parts OF the
state. Il was very enthusiastic ana
showed plainly that there were still
loft I'm North Carolina men who would
not follow Nir. Bryan. and as some OF
the speakers said stand under his nag
of free silver and free riot
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-27
Runaway AT Ettrick.

ETTRICK. VA, Aug. Especial
Mr. sam Nugent's horse. working 10 a
wood-cart. ran away yesterday, striking
a lamp post, ard tearin gthe cart 10
pieces. hurting the driver. and crippling
the horse.
Messrs. Garnett, Page and Lamb held
an open-air meeting in Ettrick last
night, and made speeches for free sill
yer and Captain Lambs candidacy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-27

sKlnlERE-N. IRELAND. August 20.
Although searching parties are still scour-
me the country in this vicinity In search
OF Albert George Whitehead. the re-
Gently liberated Irish-Anerican dyna-
inter VINO escaped from the home Of his
reiatives. IN this place nigh, before last.
no trace OF him has been found. and it
IS now believed that ne has committed
suicide.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-27

PETERSBURG, va, Aug. 2G.-Spe-
cial'-The report OF the health officer for
tin, month ending to-day august 26th)
shows the highest rate OF mortality ever
reached in the city. except possibly dur
ing an epidemic OF contagious disease.
Tn. report shows the total number OF
deaths 10 have been 1j-2O whites and 20
colOred. Of these II We're under .l-e
wear and IL over hfiy years OF age. The
rate OF mortality OF whole population is
20 per I 900 per annum: white. .V4 cpl
ored. 60.I7.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-27

The Bark-dale Case Opened-Addison
Washington Acquitted.

T.OVINCsTON. VA, VIA MONTREAL
Aug. 20 Special The ease OF the COM
monwealth against G. r. Barksdale
charged with the murder Of william Cook
ON July 4tn last. commenced mere to-udy.
have hoen examined out OF twenty. Inc
defence has also twenty witnesses. Great
Interest Is manifested In the trial. The
c9urt-hou-e is crowded with spectators.
Court adjourned this evening at J'"V uh-
Ill . O'Clock tomorrow morning.
The ease of the Commonwealth against
Addison WashngAon. charged with me
murder Of Wm. White on July 4th. ended
to-day. The jury brought IN 'efdlct or
not guilty.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-27
The rnnocacx Reported Lost.

WASHINGTON. August 26.-It is re-
,orte1 tnst the United States warShip
Nonocacy has been lost IN Chinese wal
ters. Sne was an old hulk, and had been
resting IN the mud In the river. II is
not likely that any lives woro lost.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-27
4 pnnller win RlnwnTn-

SPRINGFIELD. OHIO. Aug. 25.-The
powder mills al Goes station ON the
Pennsylvania railroad. blew up with a
terrinc shock at n o'clock this morning.
The report was heard distinctly here. and
smoke can he seen thirty-hve miles
away Several men are reported killed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-27

CLEVELAND. OHIO. August 25.-Tho
,crked-out mon OF the Brown Hosting
and Conveying Company Works have
voted 90 return 10 work. and the famous
strike. productive OF several battles and
r1ots, Is broken.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-27
A Deaf Young Lady Killed.

BRISTOL. TENN. Aus. Special
Miss Augustine johnson. a deaf young
iady was knocked from the track BY
nassenger train on the southern railway
az Johnson city to-day and instantly
kiIied
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-27
WEATHER FORECAST.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., Aug. 2S.-Fsre-
cast for Thursday:
Virginia and North Carolina; Generahy
fair: easterly wind. becoming variable.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-27

c.. c.. nensel. J. G. Nen Dr. J. W.
Kooutz Il. S. Pcnnybacker. J. S. O.
Murphy. j II Grahl. j.. =. Newman.
lI u schmltt. II. j.. Richey Isaac r
Moreland. Ia. Yea, and II. =. Chap
wan
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-27
FROM IrARNVUIE.

Charles Eurg. w. G. Duunington.
FROM BRUNSWICK COUNTY.
II. j. Taylor, j.. l.. Barrow, NJ. J..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-27
rRO,f RrDrORD COUNTY.

w r.. Abbott. J. r. Davidson; s. II.
Burt. T. W. Jones. NJ. y. Garden ID.
j. Early. Allen Cucnliu. II. 9. Hopkins.
pr. j. w. Sale. j. j. Brown; G.. l..
Dwarf y. Q Breazcal J. r Marsh, J.
j.. Fuqua, d. J.. Parr. Jr.. ~ NJ.
Huchiett.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-27
o. A. DrCKEY.
"lt. a. cox.
"b. IT, GALWAY,
"tD N. DAVIS
3d. w MBBIDE.
"W ~. BAKER.
JOSEPH MALLORY"
committee ou Resolutions. d"
TIT Irr Irl.. .,.rt..t

"ly. w pA1rrp
JOSEPH ,r,TrC'ox-
Committee ou To.,i..,,,,,. -,
.rfr,. r...,,
'-''-' i-''
'Nt o'iefaies named below who
''.el.H To participate in the
oi i-e convention aud thclr
names reported to the committee In
c'+t' % is expected tlat there VIII
.e l.pie. 1iaiires from tae fol-
lowing couhilr AUeshuuy. Clarke. Caro-
li A.''int'. Noii9Way. Eotctourt.
i'I'.' wanna htiiNN. warwick South
ah I'n. pain. 'i.'.on ana smyth
he following delegates have been elect
cd to the convention which meets to-day.
and VIII he "a pare of the representative
or the STATE.
PROM NORFOLK
Messrs Charles Sharp. N ID Doyle
O. r. Finch. Richard b. Tunqtal a. 4.
N.aN w. IL g. TUis joseph r. ALVIN
a. Buuns. T ~ Svnon. Adom Tread
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-27

FROM HANOVER COUNTY.
John r. McMurdo. John II. Pollard; j.
NJ reako. W. r. Treymian. l.. II. Carl
ton. @. ~. Child. J.. A. Baughman. j.
q. Cranber-y. Jr.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-27

FROM ELIZABETH CITY COUNTY.
NJ G.. Armstrong. n. II. Paramore'
Thornton Jones. W. J. Weymouth. j. 7.
Ice James McNeranmin. VI. A. Booker.
colonel Thomas Tahb A. s. Segar The
delegates wcre empowered 20 appoint
their own aitcrDafos
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-27
PROM CHARLOTTESVILLE.

John I. Antrim. H clay Nnchie, A. t..
Riycs q. ST. Bolton. j. r. Haxali. Will
liam NJ Thornton Harrison Robertson.
d T rmdebrand. George Munday, Bart
lerr Boiling. William iotopp, and $. c.
Nr.lt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-27

John w. Candle and $. B. Wyatt
Matthew Morton and James r. holla-
ay. T. IT. Fisher. It. IL. Betty j. l..
Tctfit. and Captain William Whitworth.
Captain j. IT, Patterson. Henry w.
Fourouroan. j.. Is. Gathrrht William
f,,.. and Andrew + DafrOu.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-27

T.. T1. Tayl0r. Jos Powers.
a B Dodge. R. W. Harris.
William Schmidt W. w. Hardwicke,
E Haseel. 9. w. Clemmitt
Charles Ganzert. j. s Moore.
g. l.. johnson. c. 4. Allen.
j. a. Noncure. w. IT, Anthony.
vi-aJrius Newton. w. &. Woody
T. = y Myers. II. i. E.che berger,
vs.. J. Jewell y r. Savage.
] p Montgomery 7. p. Hasklns.
+ T BAILEY. Juo b. Minor. Jr.,
ballard Boswell. y. J.. Ancurow.
A B Farruson, II. w. Anderson,
q g. walker IT. 4. McCurdy.
II pullam. A. B. Dodge.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-27

r. II. McCunocb. Il. N. Logan.
PROM WASHINGTON COUNTY.
j.. b. Hurt O.. v. I4tchneid. Jno. w
Barr. j. 81 Burdett. W. J. Brown, o.
Barrett. W. Newton. j.. A. Preston,
Dr W l.. Dunn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-27

Continued on Second Pagns
Arizona republican., 1896-11-25
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION

Territory of Arizona, Executive Off, fee.
 To the People of Arizona, Greeting:
 AS people we should be devoutly thankful for the blessings and benefac- tions that have been vouchsafed to us during the current year. States, like persons, have their epochs of activity and depression; after hours of suffer- ing there usually come periods of con- parative ease. We should not be un- mindful of the gratitude we owe AL mighty God for His divine favor, and should rejoice over the events of the past year which promise so much for the future of our territory and Ma tion. Arizona has been favored with plentiful rains and bountiful harvests which insure good returns to the hus- bandman and renewal of industrial activity. We have been in the full en- joyment of civil and religious liberty and our advancement in the arts and sciences, and the development of intel lectual and moral power has made con- tinued progress.
 In accordance with the time-honored
 
 proclamation of the president of the United States, 1, Benjamin J. Franklin, governor of the territory of Arizona, by virtue of the power conferred upon me by law, do hereby designate and set apart Thursday, the 26th day of the present month of November, to be kept and observed by the people of Ar 1 izona as day of thanksgiving and | praise; and I do hereby recommend that on that day the people abstain so far as possible from their ordinary pursuits and occupations, and assem- i ble in their usual places of worship to offer thanks to God in spirit and in truth.
 1 It is day especially appropriate for the works of charity and mercy. Re- membering that all our doings without charity are nothing worth, we trust this very bond of peace and all virtues will be eXemplifed in the observance of the day. That those who have been blessed with prosperity and plenty should remember with sympathy the unfortunate and needy, and by gen. erous contributions from their bounty to the poor, enable all to share in the general thanksgiving.
 In witness whereof I have hereunto ! set my hand and caused .(seal the great Seal of tie Ter l ritory to be affixed l Done at Phoenix, the Capital. this 16th day of November, A. D.. 70oG.
 Rv the governor BENJAMIN J. FRANKLIN,
 F. B. DEYEREUX,
 Asst. Secretary of the Territory.