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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-10-29
The Proposed amendment.

Voters are expected this year to
vote upon a proposed change in the
constitution. On the bottom of the
ballot win be found two squares, the
first to record a vote for the proposed
amendment and the other to record a
vote against it. The amendment pro-
posed is simply to strike out the
words in the constitution which limits
the salary of the state superintendent
to 81 200 year. A bill for the change
has passed two successive legislatures
and is now submitted for the endorse
ment of the people.
Under the constitution as it was first
adopted, the governors salary was
fixed at 81, 250. Ii has been changed
by constitutional amendment to So
600. Under the constitution as it was
first adopted, each member of the leg
islature received $3.50 day. By an
amendment each member now receives
$500 for a service which varies from
seventy to one hundred days. The
state superintendent salary is the
only one remaining under constitu-
tlonal limitation. The Legislature has
resorted at different times to various
expedients and devices to provide a
salary for the state superintendent
commensurate with the great respon-
sibilities and duties that are imposed
upon him by law. and thus circumvent
the constitutional limitations of his
salary.
The result of the adoption Of this
amendment will be to give the legislaA
ture power to fiS the salary of the state
superintendent.
For many years the Wisconsin
Teachers Association and the educat-
ors OF the state have been interested in
procuring such an amendment The
committee on legislation OF the Wis
oonsin Teachers Association, by direc-
ton Of the Association, has used its
influence with other educators and
publics spirited citizens to secure the
passage by two successive legislatures
of joint resolution proposing the
amendment.
The amendment ought To pass. 1t
is not creditabie to the state of Wis
consin to pay state superintendent Il
salary less than one-half what aay
other state officer receives. Neither
Is il desirable That the legislature shall
by questionable devices provide for
the superintendent salary a. has been
the practice for years. As the demo-
cratic legislature of 1898 proposed the
Joint resolution and the republican
legislature of 1895 approved the same,
and provided for its submission. it
seems that party politics should play
70 part in the vote on it at the coming
election, We have no hesitation in
pronouncing the object of the amend
ment worthy one and recommend
that voters give it their support,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-10-29

national honor a tradition these are
a few OF the things we may expect to
follow the success of Organism. If
the people of the country realized fu, V
the dangers that lurk under the Chi
cago platform there would not be
enough votes for Bryan in this
county to make it worth while to
count them.
Free silver is not the only import
ant issue Of the campaign. 1t was
put to the front, apparently to OBJ
scure the vision of voters and draw
attention from the hateful planks
joined with it. There is reputation
in it. there is anarchy in it that would
strike down one OF the three founda-
ton pillars of republican government.
the supreme court; there is virtual
treason in IL that seeks to establish
with ballots what the rebels failed
to secure with bullets in 81 to '65.
Mckinley, the soldier, the states
man, the patriot, ought to be elected.
He will be. The patriotism Of the
nation IS aroused and will bury be-
meath an avalanche Of votes, aud too
deep for resurrection the impudent
attempt to tribe with the
supremacy 81 the national govern
ment, the honor Of our flag and those
traditions and beliefs most dear ami
sacred to our people.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-10-29

Hon. John Hummer. late democratic
state treasurer, refuses to swallow the
populistic Bryan pill. He says: You
want my views on the money issue in
the present campaign, aud my reasons
for repudiating the Chicago platform
ana leaders, Bryan, Altgeld and Till
man | can give You my reasons in a
very Few words. There is not seintil-
Ia of Democracy in the candidate or
platform of that convention. The
candidate is everything but demo-
GRAFT and the platform recks with re-
pudiation. anarchism. intimidation OF
the supreme court. national dishonor,
and general bankruptcy -
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-10-29
Royattv Wetls.

Rome, Oct. 26.-The civil and re-
ligious ceremonies uniting in marriage
Prince Victor Emanuel, prince OF Naples
and crewn prince Of Italy, to Princess
Helene, third daughter of Prince Mich
oIas L. ruler Of Montenegro, were per-
formed Saturday forenoon.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-10-29

Galveston. Tex, Oct. r. The steam
er Aleoa allied from tn s lortior Liver
POOL With the largest eSsgo efe,' taken
srom AN American port. consisting o.
1880 uaies of cotton. 100000 bushels Of
grain. ana 6&3 tons 81 other freight az!
valued at aN8. NsQ
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-10-29

Kansas City, Mo, Oct. pa Morris
Landa, manager of the international
Export & Grain company, and promin-
ent in the local grain market, was shot
and killed in his Office in this city by
I. II. Watt. discharged clerk.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-10-29
A Clergyman Suicides

Hartford, Conn, Oct. 23.-Rey. Thorn
as Stoughton Potwin, one of the best
known Congregational elergymen Of
New England, committed suicide at his
home in this city. Illness was the cause.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-10-29
An ILLEGAL A.

Toronto Ont, Oct &c. The supreme
court of Canada says that the present
dominion fishery act, under which IL
cense fees are eXacted from American
fishermen, is illegal and must be with
Crawn
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-10-29
death of Veteran.

Bloomington, Ind, Oct. a6.-Gen.
Morton c. Hunter died here, aged II
years. lie was the hero Of Suodgrass
Hill and saved the day at Chickamaug,,
lie also served in congress tour terms.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-10-29
Exterminatinr Id Nnti,..s.

mosa state that the japanese are r3ei-
flying that island by eNterminating the
natives. Men, women and children are
bayoneted by Japanese troops. while
the whole country is overrun by ban
a5tti
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-10-29

Washington, Oct. 90 edwin Willis,
who was assistant secretary Of acr,-
culture during the administration OF
PRESIDENT Harrison. died suddenly at
his home IL this city. aged Is ears.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-10-29
sufTeresl from AfniarIn.

Judge Crisp came to Atlanta six weeks
age for treatment. lie was then suf-
fering from . typical case of malarial
fever which had developed in his home
at Americas. He spent June, July and
a part of August IN the mountains Of
North Carolina and Tennessee. His re-
turn to middle Georgia during the very
hottest period Of the summer devel-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-10-29
SUDDENLY CALLED.
Unexpected Death at Atlanta, Ga,
Of Ex-Speaker Crisp.
III for Some Time from sIaIaria-THis
Demise, However. WAS Unlocked For
Death of Grants Secretary of the
Interior, Columbus Delano.

Atlanta, Ca. Oct 24.--Hon. Charles
Frederick Crisp, speaker of the Fifty
first and Fifty-second congresses, died
at Holmes sanitarium here at las
o'clock Friday afternoon. A paroxysm
OF pain in the heart produced death.
the paroxysn probably resulting from
q rupture of the heart as the result of
fatty degeneration.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-02
TIE STORMS ECHOES.
4 TERRIBLE SCENE OF WRECK ~
STANTON.
The Loss Il Quarter Million of Dol
IHrS-Thc city Cut on from the
County-A sad story from the
Farmers.

STAUNTON. VA. October l.-(special)
Since the waters have subsidized the
Hoods vast wreck has disclosed itself in
even more damaging form than last
nights press reports prehgured. The loss
In this city is not far from a quarter
OF million dollars. An along Lewis
creek. As it threads It's way through the
centre Of the city. there is a lamentable
line Of wreck and ruin. Great gaps
yawn I'm the streets, and splendid build
ines stand rocking on ruined founda-
lions The line of Lewis creek is a.
vertable jackstraw tumble Of notsam
and jetsam Of ruined buildings. roofs
and general debris. All day long mer-
chants In the business part Of the city
have been at work I'm their submerged
cellars. getting out bales OF damaged
goods There IS hardly a businessman
that has not suffered a severe loss. The
bridges leading into the city. even stone
arched structures, are well nigh all wash
Cd away. and the county Is cut of from
the town. Wires OF all sorts telephone
and telegraph. are in a tumble. The
clectric-neht system Is badly damaged,
and darkness hoVers over a large part
az The city. All reports from the county
tel the same sad story Late crops in
the lowlands are lost. many mills moved
from their foundations, and miles of
fences are swept from the farms. In
this city four negroes were drowned. and
some thirty horses and mules.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-02
OUT IN DICKINSON.
The Campaign Waxing Warm
Clubs Being Formed.

DWALE. DICKINSON COUNTY, Oc-
tober l.--(Special 1.-THE campaign is wax
ing warm out here. Clubs are being
formed all over the county by both par
ties. As to the boilers. nobody says they
will cut any figure. Alfred A. Skeen, a
young attorney OF Clintwood, Is organ
izing Bryan and Sewall clubs over the
county. and IS doing some very effective
work in behalf of our cause. hear OF
several Republicans who Will support
BRYAN and Sewall, and one staunch, old
time Republican told your correspondent
this morning that he positively would not
support James A. Walker the Republi-
can nominee for Congress.
u. w. Farmer. a painter or Ciintwood,
IL painting a Democratic banner. which
will be holsted on Main street as soon as
compIeted. Ii bears fine portrait OF
William Jennings Bryan in the central
norton. while on the margin there ap-
pear appropriate inscriptions.
William j. and George W. Fleming are
going TO Huntington. w. Va, TO hear
Candidate Bryan speak tomorrow.
The Republican local speakers are
abroad In the land. but no two OF them
agree upon all the material points In
their utterances. One OF them argued the
other day that II the free and unlimited
coinage OF silver should be allowed there
would be an over-supply OF money. and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-02
GOLDEN WEDDING
OF Captain and Mrs. Richard
Irby.

ASHLAND. october l.--CSpecial.) Fifty
years ago to-day. at Leinster. Nottoway
county, the home of Freeman Fitzgerald.
Esq, Miss Frances Virginia Fitzgerald
became the wife OF Mr.. Richard Irby.
Tonight this couple are celebrating their
golden wedding at their home, In this
place. Thirteen children were the fruit
OF this happy union. and with them to-
night are the nine surviving ones-Mrs.
John l.. Irby. Freeman r.. BENJAMIN.
Llewellen. Edmund, Lee. Nellie. Maggie.
and Sallie. and also three grandchildren
Virginia +. Irby Ross. and Richard Irby.
The reception was OF an informal charac-
ter, but the expressions OF the large
number OF persons present were OF the
most touching kind. Few couples ever
lived In this community who have enjoy
cd more love and respect than Captain
lrby and his good wife.
Captain Irby f. the treasurer OF RAN
dolph-Macon College. and as such has
made many friends throughout the states.
He Is also a member OF the Town Coun-
ell and one OF the most substantial citi-
zens OF Ashland. This couple has received
numerous handsome gold presents In
token OF the esteem In which they arc
held.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-02
GALA DAY IN SUSSEX.
Marshall, Martin and Epes Speak
A Convert From Popufism.

a convert
wAVERLY, VA. October 1.-(special.)
This has been a gala-day FOR the Democ-
racy of old Sussex. large and en-
thusiastic crowd assembled at the court
paign by Hon. James w. Marshall. Of
Craig: Hon. Miles NJ. Martin. OF Rich
mond, and Hon. Sydney L. Epes, our can
didate for Congress.
Mr.. Martin, who was introduced in an
earnest and eloquent speech by Chair
man Alexander King. led off In speech
of forty-flve minutes. in which he Sc
Verely arraigned the platform OF the Re
publican party. and demonstrated clearly
the great good which would result from
the triumph OF the principles contained
in the Chicago platform.
Cyclone jim" though suffering from
a severe sore-throat, held his audience In
rapt attention for one hour and a quar-
ter. and fairly wiped up the ground with
the enemy. He paid his respects 10
Palmer and Buckner, and made a most
favorable impression upon his hearers.
He was followed by Mr.. Epes. who
spoke briefly, but pointedly, upon the is
sues OF the canvass. Mr. Epes's remarks
were well received, and his visit to Sus-
sex has added to his strength.
Mr.. Henry Butler. Of this place, who
was originally Populist. then addressed
the meeting in an enthusiastic speech IN
favor Of Bryan, Sewall. and Epes
Messrs Thorp, Groner. Gee. and Drew
ry addressed a crowd OF Republicans
mostly colored. on the opposite side OF
the court-green.
Look out for a good report from Sussex
in November
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-02
THE STATE CANV ASS.
WORK OF HUBARD AND FERGUSON
IN BUCKINGHAM.
Their Meeting at Aryonia-A Large
and Enthusiastic Crowd-speakinG
Gatherings Elsewhere.

NEW CANTON. VA, October L-(spe-
ciaL)-Hon. T.. w. HUBBARD and 5. l..
Ferguson met their appointment last
night at Arvonia, and addressed a large
and enthusiastic crowd of voters OF old
Buckingham from the store porch Of that
sterling Democrat and free-silver advo-
cate, Mr. A. L. Pitts. All present cheered
Mr. Hubbard save few OF the members
Of that party which the speaker charac-
terlzed as the Republican Aid Society.
These few" attempted at one time TO
interrupt the speaker by the feeble cry
OF "Hurrah for Mckinley" to which Mr..
HUBBARD replied Yes. your voice is as
weak as McKinley's brain"
~ came here to speak to my people at
my meeting, and don't intend to be in
terrupted by you Republicans, who are
ignorant of proprety and Virginia man
ners. II there is any decent Republican
in the crowd VINO wishes TO have his say
come here like man. and l viii DIVIDE
time with him" But no one came.
Mr.. Hubbard discussed the issues for
two hours, and the crowd was very en-
thusiastic.
MIR. Ferguson followed Mr.. Hubbard In a
splendid speech.
Immediately on the conclusion Of the
speaking, n Democratic club was organ
lied. enrolling over a hundred names.
Messrs. Hubbard and Ferguson are
speaking twice day at different points
in this county, and wherever they have
been large crowds have attended and
Democratic clubs have been organized.
Put Buckingham down as safe for a
good Democratic majority.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-02

flooding the streets and making creeks of
the cutters all over the city. On Salem
avenue, from Common TO Jefferson streets,
the water was from three TO four
feet deep. II flooded the cellars and
rose from one 10 three feet I'm all the
stores on that thorOughfare between the
points mentioned. Campbell avenue, from
Henry to Nelson, a distance Of two long
blocks, was also flooded in a similar
manner TO Salem avenue while the alley
between these two avenues was filed 10
the top with water-a width Of seventy
five fect--and TO the depth Of four 10
twelve feet. Rover avenue, I'm the west
ern part Of the city, was a roaring river
for several blocks. Centre street for
several blocks was a lake, and stores ana
residences IN various other portions Of
the city were Hooded. The street-cars
were stopped I'M several places by the
water. and property TO ihe extent of seye-
raj thousand dollars WAS damaged.
Roanoke river was far above its banks
and all the streams I'm the vicinity OF
the city were unfordable for hours. The
food exceeded that Of 1892 in extent and
amount Of damage, except that man
was drowned on Salem avenue then and
no loss Of life is reported this time, 80 FAR.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-02
wINsToN-sALEM.
Tobacco Market-County Fair-Laid
TO Rest.

WINSTON. n. c., October l.-(Specisl)
The new tobacco year began to-day.
President Edmunds's report OF the years
business will show that Winston sold over
100000 pounds OF leaf last year this
being an increase over previous years.
Winston shipped l.Ssi.sss pounds OF manu-
featured tobacco Fast month. the stamp
sales aggregating $500.
There were q deaths In winston during
September--S whites and Is colored.
The Forsyth County Fair was held at
Oak Grove twelve miles from Winston,
to-day, and was largely attended ina
exhibits Of farm products. fruits. etc,
were creditabe. and many prizes were
awarded Speeches were made BY IAeute-
nt-Governor Doughton, Congressman
Linney, and other popular orators
Mr.. C.. 8. Hauser. SaIem's lamented
Mayor, was laid to rest this afternoon.
The funeral services were conducted from
the Moravian church by Bishop Rond-
thaler. and were attended by a large con-
course Of sympathizing friends salem
commissioners. Winston aldermen. and
Salem Lodge, A. y. and A. NJ attended
IN bodies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-02
MARRIAGE BELLS IN LOUISA.
Miss Pendieton Becomes the Bride
of Professor Moon.

CUCKOO, VA, October l.--(Special)--
The event OF the season, so anxiously an
ticipated by many a youthful heart In
this neighborhood, took place in the
Christian church OF this place yesterday
morning at IL O'Clock, when Miss Alice
Overton ?endleton, the lovely and attrac-
tive daughter OF Captain William Il. Pen
dleton, formerly of General William Il.
Taliaferro's Brigade. was united in mar
riage 10 Professor Schuyler b. Moon, of
the McDonough Institute, Maryland. for
merly OF Albemarle county, Va. At 10 30
o'clock the doors were thrown open for
the rapidly assembling crowds To the In
spring strains OF the wedding march
marvellously sweet, and discoursed by the
skilful fingers OF Miss Jennie Cutler, OF
Louisa. Va, the bridal party filed down
the church aisles, the bride leaning on
the arm OF her father. and preceded by
the ushers. fine groom advanced along
the opposite aisle. with his brother. Hon.
Frank Moon. OF Albemarle, and the cere-
mony was very beautifully and impress
svely performed by the pastor OF the
church, Rev. l.. A. Cutler. The church
looked as II IL had been decorated for a
golden wedding. golden-rod being a con-
spicuous item in the floral decorations.
The two Observation-Disclosures Bessie Pen
dleton, sister OF the bride. and Natalie
Harris-were attired IN goiden-yeilow,
and throughout the proceedings a golden
hue predominated.
The ushers were Messrs. Richard New
man, OF NeArcrf News, Va: Albert w.
Hankins. OF Richmond; Hill Carter Redd,
OF Hanover: Graham II. Kemper. Of Lex
ington, Ky; Kenneth Mccoy. Paul Har-
ris. Henry Holman. and Stephen r. Hart.
After the ceremony tie entire bridal
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-02
A Celebrated Case.

ROANOKE. VA. october 1.-lSpecial)-
The fury in the case OF A. u. Ensledove
vs. r. T. Fishburne and others, which
has been on trial in the Circuit Couns
for several days. rendered verdict to-
dav Of 5000 for the plaintiff. Engledove
leased the Exchange building. on Jener-
son street for number Of years, and
conducted a restaurant there, but before
the expiration of the lease the owners
of the building got possession. Engledove
then brought suit for $1,000 damages
and the case has been in court FOR four
or more wears. There were several mis-
trials. but finally a jury awarded the
plaintiff $1,000 damages. Defendants ap-
peaIed to the Supreme Court OF Appeals.
and the case was remanded on technical
grounds. with the result given above.
Defendants will appeal again.
Pursuant TO an order heretofore issued,
president Henry Fink assumed charge or
the Norfolk and Western Railway Com
pany to-day. No changes in officials have
been announced
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-02
A Row In DanviIIe Meeting.

DANVILLE, VA, October l.-(5pecial)
Major Robert C.. Saunders. OF Camp
bell county, and j. ID. Smith. OF Radford.
were scheduled 10 make an address In
behalf of Palmer and Buckner In the
Fourth Ward, or North Danville, to-
night. Major Saunders was unable to
proceed by reason OF the noises almost
continuously made in various parts OF
the house. Finally. Mr.. +. NJ. Hainlin.
Jr, Secretary OF the local "Sound-Money
League" who introduced the speaker,
arose 10 appeal for order. Words passed
between him and a spectator named VIII
kinson, and. after the speaking had been
cut short by the disorder prevailing the
two became engaged in an alteration,
which created great commotion. A gene
raj riot was imminent. but the cooler
men OF both factions finally Gained the
crowd. The entire affair Is characterized
by men OF all parties as disgracefui. No
body was hurt however.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-02
PHLEGAR At ROANOKE.
He Makes II strong speech-The
Democrats Encouraged.

ROANOKE, VA, october 1.-(Special)-
Hon. a. A. Phlegar. of Christiansburg'
delivered an able and stirring address to
the voters OF this city at the Opera-House
tonight In behalf Of free silver. The
building was packed. and the greatest
enthusiasm was manifested. The speaker
was cheered to the echo, sho wing the
powerful effect Of his speech as Well as
the sympathy OF his auditors The gath
ering tonight proved that free silver Is
intensely popular in Roanoke, and that IL
had an able exponent in Mr.. Phlegar'
who is justly regarded as one OF the
most logical speakers in Southwest Vir-
ginia. His exposure OF Republican and
"sound-money" fallacies was complete
and met with the most liberal applause.
The Democrats are greatly encouraged
by the results Of to-nights meeting, ana
are confident OF carrying the city by
majority Of from 800 70 800 votes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-02
Emporia Notes.

EMPORIA, VA. october l-(SpeciaL)-
While the storm here on Tuesday night
was very severe, no great damage was
done. A handsome sugar-maple tree IN
front OF Mr.. r. l.. Turner's residence
was blown over on the roof OF the 'front.'
porch and the slate roof broken con-
siderably. The old tree was quite land
mark. as it is authoritatiNely known that
il was planted in 1872.
Mrs Allen Person. OF Frankilnton, y.
c.. Is visiting relatives here.
Mr.. F.. l.. Turner, Clerk OF the Court,
has been confined to his bed since Mon
day by bilious attack.
Miss Mary Annie Tillar left for visit
to Arkansas to-day.
Mrs. w. f. Deal is quite sick.
Our court next Monday will be a small
affair as politics will be the absorbing
tonic