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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-09-19
Schools Of Theology.

We need a Encouragement of our
Sunday service. Let us have kinder
gartens of theology, with some OF the
studious methods of the schools, and
working on the assumption that the
flock can get at what they ought to be.
licve Of the body Of divinity in less
than a lifetime. Rev. a. S. Walsh.
Baptist, Brooklyn.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-09-19
Pensions Granted.

Pensions were granted as follows:
Louisians-Ignutz Fletschinger, New
Orleans. Nississippi--John Kirk Nc
Lcmore, Coahoma county; hirity
Swanegun, Pearson, Rankin county;
Mariall Hamilton, Fort Adams. Wilkin-
son county.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-09-19
Little Rock Compress B B'Ill

The Union compress and |; y
at Little Rock, Ark, burned 81. N
night. Loss on buildings !. NJ u
on cotton $500, 600. The o'Ala1
machinery we're insured ir. 4,
and the cotton was coveredp
insurance. siSsI
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-09-19
Eaker Used His GuD.IlS.

John Vetter was shot ThursdlNsl
at Cincinnati, by.Fred J. Eake ID
ter died Friday, and Baker y 81 Il
murder. They quarrelled vh' dt y
Their lines became ental1giedk,
fought desperately with tbel l
first, and finally Baker USED. hlsf
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-09-19
Spanish Ladies' and IL. ~.

~, .' anu the sRa,,i
The Spanish ladies ha,a 81.
reached the point where ,l..1l
equal to riding the bike il NM
though the wheel itself has VI
taken the fancy Of the cl,,,, Y
Spaniards. United States ,,,m b
Agent Mertens. at Valencia, n ~ !
port to the State department \,
subject, says that it is only NM NM
last year that bicycle riding n.
cited the public interest i !,
tent. Although for years MI
wheel has been known, It'll yss'|
riders were seen. The peoss
being used to. much exercise hi
care to sacrifice their comfoT|
hygienic laws generally are uo.
considered in a country where n
GUS climate fpolls the people,.
ever, of late bike-riding has bsa|
sport in Valencia, and althouabl
ioDable society shows indiftera,.
cause the lower and middle J.
first took it up, the machine i \.
making its way with them, esps
with the Young element. ''A s n
ladies riding the wheel, /" s,n'
agent, "this will likely take q. s,
another generation till il s 4
tenanced here; the sedentary il
the fair sex in this country cam
overcome in spite of examples !,
full appreciation Of the beaef,l
suits. In my opinion the used
bicycle by the ladies Of Spai,I
help toward removing that,
which prevents them from goin.
unless attended by q duenna, q
give them more courage and id
dence." Mr.. Mertens says IS
present the market for wheels Il
trol|ed by French and German
chimes, and as the standard 1,
rises there is an opening for ID
American bicycles.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-09-19
Lavicne aud Everliardt Mate

Lavigne aud Everhardt Mate q!
Jack 4Everhardt and George Y
have been matched to box % 4
before the Bohemian club, Nef,
city, on October n. This be '|
practically decide the light Z. y
championship OF the world. va
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-09-19
A County Treasurer Ulsappss

George ". Leyg, treasurer;ol3l
county, Ark, has disappeared, u Y
behind shortage in bis a e''l'|
His term has expired and he y Y
have transferred. his Office to hhl
cessor Friday. When the sals s|
opened it was discovered that 81 . "
cash was missing and on e1ana'nliIs AZ
the books showed q deialcstn
$40. 600. s.s'
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-09-19
|'The Most Important Doings Of Statesmen
B. aid Officials.
SPANISH LADIES AND The BICYCLE.
Sending Money to New Orleans-More
HOnOrs for Li-Their Heads Will lie
Chopped ON-An Early Trial Dc
nl;.ndeu.
Southern Postal Matters.

The postotiice at Laurel Hill, West
Feliciapa parish. La., WAS on Thursday
discontinued by the postotfice depart
ment. Mail for Laurel Hill residents
will hereafter be sent to Wakefield.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-09-19
Pensions.

No nation can afford to be unjust to its de-
tenders The career OF those who have s;if-
Sered in the military and naval service Of The
country is u sacred duty A nation which. like
the Cuited. States. relies upon volunteer >erv-
ice rather than upon large Standing army,
adds to its own security wien it makes s,ener-
GUS provision for those vino have ri>kt'u the il
lives in its defense, and 70: those who are de-
pendent upon then:
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-09-19

protection OF The rights OF the patrons, as well
as for the interests Of the government.
Cuba.
The people Of the United States happy in
the enjoyment Of the blessings OF freesoyern-
mcnt, feel a generous sympathy toward all who
are endcavorlng to secure like blessings for
themselves. This sympathy, while respecting
all treaty obligations. is especially active and
earnest when excited by the Struggling or
neighboring people, who. like the Cubans, are
near enough to observe the workings of gov
c"'lment which derives all its authority from
the consent orihc governed.
The Civil Service.
That the American people are not in favor
OF life tenure in the civil service is evident
from the fact that they, Us q rule. make fire.
Quent changes in their official representatives
when those representatives, are chosen hy ba lot.
A permanent oiiice-ho!0ng class il not in har-
mony With our institutions. 4 fixed term in
aNpointive Offices, except where the federal
constitution now provides otherwise. would
open the public service toa larger number Of
citizens without impairiDg its efficiency.
The Territories,
The territorial form of government is tenn
porary in its nature, and should give way as
soon as the territory is sufficiently advanced
to take It's place among the states New
Mexico, Oklahoma and Arizona are en-.
titled to statehood, and their early adj
mission Is demanded By their material
and political interests. The demand
OF tho platform that o1ciuls appointed 10 adj
minister the government OF the territories, The
District OF Columbia and Alaska should be
bona fide residents Of the territories, or dis
tric', IS entirely. in keeping with the demo-
cratic theory o. nome rule. am also heartily
IN sympathy with the declaration that all pub
nc lsnds should DC reserved for the establish
Menc VI free homes for American citizens.
Waterways.
The policy Of improving the great WATERWAYS
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-02
Republicans Mt Oxford Hal.

The Republicans held a meeting last
night at oxford Hall. which was well
hlled. The meeting was called to order
by Judge c. w. Murdaugh, who stated
That he was Republican ana was
n-oud TO be one. and he thought a mans
DUTY was his allegiance to his party.
He closed by prophesying the election
or Mckinley and Hobart and DR.. Wise
from the Second District as a mem
per or Congress. He then introduced
Col. VIM. Lamb. OF Norfolk, as the first
speaker.
Col. Lamb began by saying that: IL
am n Republican and have been for
fourteen wears and never was | so proud
OF III as am on this beautiful October
night. He then reviewed the Demo-
cratic party and classed them as n party
withsut fixed principle. -Four years
ago he said. they were all for Cleve-
land and free tariff party. Now thcv
were a free silver party, and If they
were beaten this time they would next
be free love party" He then reviewed
them from 1850. when he was n Demo-
crat up to the present time. and after
talking for some time he handled the
money question. He was listened to
very attentiVely. At the conclusion of
his remarks DIR. Wise. the Republican
nominee for this district. was introduce
ed. ana made an excellent speech upop
me issues from Republican stand
point He was frequently applauded.
AT the conclusion of his remarks tho
meeting adjourned.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-02
A WAREHOUSE AND NEW TRACKS
WORK on tho y. A. LIZ New Termina
Facilities to Be Rccun

Ine purchase was announced on We'd
nesday OF additional wharfage property
by the eaboard Air Line at Portsmouth
thes,' additional accommodations hay,
ing been rendered necessary by the in
creased volume of business moving over
the Seaboard's rails
Preparations hav- already been begun
on large scale for the property TO be
utilized at once. In day or so forces
VIII begin work to construct another
immense warehouse upon this site. which
Will be ussd chiefly for the storage of
cotton and other export products for for
eign lading.
AS soon as material can be received
additional track facilities Will also be ar
forded; additional tracks will be run on
the wharf, so that cotton can be loaded
directly from th5' ears to foreign vessels
The unprecedented freight movement
which railroad men declare has almost
doubled over The Seaboald within the
past four months, has badly crowd; d
'heir storage space. Notwithstanding
their enormou: term!5al facilities.
samuel Smith. an experienced loading
man from Atlanta. took charge of the
extra force yesterday.
The Seabca:d's Bay Line business is
enormous, averaging two freighters per
day. ~
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-02
I'M BERKLEY.

me rs VIII please meet promptly at
y; m Friday. Oct. ., ut the rcslds No.
OF MIS-. O. 5. Baker. Maple avenue 4
anil ATTENDANCE is earnestly desired
eicction OF officers for the ensuing yn1r
also election of delegates 10 the c0nvon.
ton at Newport News
MISS Grace Rockafeller. who has rean
on visit ho friends in Washington ro.
turned home Yesterday acc om21nsai by
place Va '"e 'a'tei
Mn, MISS ,, Msttie Lewis, who has been stop.
ping with Mrs. French for seyera
months. returned to he. home in Saxes
Accomaek county yesterday.
"A slight fire occurred yesterday abou,
4:3o O'Clock at the residence of Mr. w
w. sylvester, on Lee street. cause by a
spark Falling on n shingle roof Tho
Hope Fire COMPANY responded 10 .he
alarm. but their services ware aot neaJ
ca, the fire having been put out by a
bucket brigade before their arriva'
Inc electric light a, the. corner =:
mulberry and Pine streets is n comnl, r.
failure. An application viii DO made n
me Council to have /; removed and an
OIL lamp put back there unless n chgnrs
10 made soon. .
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-02
THE FLOWER CONGRESS
Several States Are Taking Interest In the
Approaching Session at ASheVlIle.
VOLUNTEER OFFICERS COMMISSIONED
The Officers Are Four Captains of
Fayetteville Independent Light In
fantry Corps and Two Licutcn.
ants of Company q. Third Regi-
ment-Poltaicnl Gossip.

Raleigh, N. c., Oct. 1.-tSpecial)-
Governor Carr has received letters from
the Governors of Rhode Island, Ohio,
Connecticut. and North Dakota, eX-
pressing much interest in the National
Flower Congress" to be held at Asheville
October 2l23. They will appoint dele
gates.
The Governor to-day issued commits
slonS TO Major i; j.. Pemberton ana
the four captains of the Fayetteville
Independent Light Infantry Corps; also
commissions to Captain G.. w. Burton,
and two liutenants of Company G, Third
Regiment, Reidsville.
Four convicts from Pasquotanls county
arrived at the penltentary to-day.
Wake Republican Convention was
held here to-day, and filled out the ticke t
in accordance with the agreement with
the Populists. The SLATE" had all been
arranged by the bosses. ]. c. l.. Harris
is the master of Republican politics in
this county.
~ tone of distrust of the Populists
Is quite noticeable on the part OF the
Republicans. In the Third district they
withdrew their congressional nominee
but gave notice that If the Populists did
not comply with the agreement between
them The very same thing has been
done inohe Sixth district. where the tw u
Republicans (who each claimed to be the
regular nominee) have come down in
compliance with the order of the Re
publican State Committee.
In Republican circles there are more or
less open hints that they are watching
every movement of the Populists The
Caucasian's editorial yesterday attack
Ing the Democrats and plaising the Re-
publicans is suspected to be for the
purpose of proving 10 the Republicans
the extreme loyalty of their political al
lies.
Raleigh is thought to have sustained
as little damage as any place in the
track of Tuesday nights storm. Much
timber is down in the woods near
here.
The Republicans are busying them
selves in charging that the Democ. Il t ;
want to commit election frauds. Yet
in Cumberland county the Republicans
have in two townships appointed as
registrars OF election not one member
of each party, but two Republicans and
Democrat The two Republicans, of
course. elected one of their number
chairman.
II is learned to-day that really no de-
sire or movement 20 lynch the Two negro
murdorers at Henderson, but it is limited
that some Republicans got up an excite
ment about the matter for political pur-
poses and TO arouse race prejudice.
The storm blew loo feet of the high
fence at the State Fair Grounds down.
The work of restoring this began yester-
day morning.
The examination of the State banks in
the Eastern part of the State begins
next Monday.
The show of blooded horses. cattle.
sheep ana swine at the State Fair will
be notable. y 1900 pound hog tRed
Jersey. from Franklin county, will be
shown.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-02
a Cheeky Thief.

Wednesday a one-legged negro bow
named Hobbs went TO the house of Mrs.
Armstrong. in Park View, and while
the family was engaged at their house
hold duties. he slipped in and stole a
watch and pocketbook and then went
ont. took the money out of the book and
threw 1t under the house. Soon after
wards he came back and begged the
lady OF the house for a penny. which
he got. He went 10 Norfolk and pawn
ed the watch. He was arrested 10y De-
tective HeDpel and the watch was re-
covered Yesterday he was turned over
to the authorities in this city He will
have O hearing to-day
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-02
MILITARY INSPECTED.
Inspector General Stern and Adiu,aut
General Anderson Review Troon.

ArmorN Hall was well filled last night
Win persons to witness the jnspection
on the portsmouth military. The gal
nN anu large portion of the main
d.. Nus nlleu with ladies. The Naval
Iost band was present and discoursed
sweet music. When Companies a and
.. under command of Major r. f.. War
rem ana staff. were marched In the room
,mere was loud shout by the audience
me DoVS were in the pink of perfection
taCe.
Old Dominion Guard. under command
OF o., CAPT George a. Brooks, was first in
I'ne. with forty-one men, six Icing alb
Seid-three from sickness and three
out the city.
Next came the Rifles. under command
Oh CAPT. Il. w. Owens. with forty-seven
men. every member being present
After the line was formed Inspector
Ciene.nl Sterne. assisted by Adjutant-
General Anderson. began their inspec-
ton. This being concluded the roll
was called. The Guards had Al out of
~ present: the Rifles. A out of Al. After
some complimentary remarks by the
lnSpector-General they were marched to
their rooms amid a deafening applause
for the Rife boys. whose percentage was
100.
Grimes Battery. under command of
CAPT. {. r. Warren. was then inspect
ed. and after the muster roll was called
and every member to the number. of
httv answered to their names they, too
were given 100 per cent. They were
then dismissed and the officers, who
were recently elected, were examined
and passed creditable examination.
The ceremonies being over n graeter
partition of the audience left and the
soldiers and their lady friends engaged
III dancing 10 the sweet strains of the
Naval Post Band
The men were highly complimented by
the INSPECTOR for their tidy appearance
ana soldierly bearing; also upon the
percentage.
Among the many visitors present
were Major C. l.. Marsilcot, of
the First Virginia Cavalry: Capt. Gum,
OF COMPANY c. Third Pennsylvania
REGIMENT
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-02
PORTSMOUTH MEMS
tortsmouth baptist A.soc,n,io,.

The Baptists of the district covered Inv
Lne portsmouth Association met at Col
county on September 18th. 1876.
Rev J. +. Deans, the former moderator.
waS Dr recerSs,ed TO that position. Rev. y.
Ivice-modcrator. Rev. T. b. Hatcher of
Sorfoik, was elected historian and Rev.
FG. :, <ennard. of Portsmouth, was elect ed
clerk and treasurer.
Rev; Duncan Mcleod, pastor of the
str'kin,;, aShrsred warm-hsarted and
an feel at home. Rev. j. NJ Pitcher. ID.
10. AT the request OF the moderator re-
aiI,,l,sr was quite happy in his historical
nnIusionS Ihe Introductory sermon was
i'hin by Rev g. $. Kennard. This
IL. , sermon was strong and sweet and ali
WEE w" e, ,hr were greatly edited. There
Norfolk and Little Creell-admitted into
the body, making 10 in ali.
me claims of the orphanage located
Is. runaway. and by the superintendent.
Rev. G. j. HOLIDAY. There was an opinion
'."l,, that the Orphanagc should re-
| heretofore. ''' ~ mas
NV TIE ,,o, report port on education was presented
was discussed ny Professor S. c. Mitchell
| OF ltic hmond College
Professor Mitchell is one of the mos,
ever had the pleasure of hearInr He LIS 10
oot I, scholarly and brilliant.
tri i'm w; M, McH; W9odhouse paid high
Rev. J, W. Mitchell. of Portsmouth h. reid
,he rc cp9 on State Missions ana followed
inc reaning by an earnest address.
Mr. William Elyson. corresponding sec
.vaS vi ne BOARD; made clear. strong
speech on the question. He especially EN-,
pnnSlZed the fact that the negroes are now
willing, for the first time i'm thirty wears.
10 accept our Instruction and cooperation.
| lie predicted that by the close of tho first
decade of the twentieth century th5t
there would be as many as 100000 baptized
ip PEI, white and colorcd In Virginia,
put We must have money to work with In
Ine AFTERNOON the question was Foreign
siiS:loMS. The report was read by Rev G.
fine N addrnHa' 10 OF p0rtsmIonth lie made a
Key. j. j. Hall was ut his best i'm his an
P "r ior me millions who know not Christ
ing laymen In the State.
the statei delivered an earnest address
to show that Providence was on the sido
OF foreign missions
Rev. II. II. Rurris. of Newsoms read
the report on Temperance This subject
dre " i StronE ana earnest speeches Rev.
NJ; Corb.tt. Esq, and John Whitshurst'
Or. M Pitcher read the report on Obit-
.; g. Hood; OF Antioch Church. DR. owen
and Rev. Vernon Hanson delivered very
lenuer addresses on the memory of this
The hospitality OF the Colossians is inst
like, that OF all Baptist communities. large
and generous.
| The clouds that darkened the heavens
ABOUT the dawn became impatient of their
| DurGehs, ana all the forenoon the rains
poured upon the earth.
As Is often the case, the delegation does
no represent all the churches, and some
or the churches have very small delega :
lions. or course the concourse of peonle
| iS very great. ff
| Inc religious condition of the territory
noon. " & 'ei
The Ministers Relief Fund was ably pre-
preachers. 4 Il Gw.SSi iu
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-02
Badly Frightened.

A gentleman who left Washington
tuesday night on the train that runs
from New York to Atlanta, says that
during the night the train experienced
MANY difficulties in travelling on ac-
count of the damage done by the storm
He saws trees were blown down across
the track and the train hands had Ia
stop several times to cut trees that ha d
blown across the track before they
could proceed. He further said that
while the train was running at a fair
rate of speed broken limb, tlnt was
hanging from tree. crushed through
the car window. carrying away sash and
all. and scattering glass in every direc-
tion. from which the passengers were
badly frightened. but the train finally
reached Weldon without any serious
miShap
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-02
Spending Inst Nirht

The Fourth Ward John w. Daniel
Club held their first weekly meeting la ST
night 1t was presided over BY MIR.
samuel Montague. who introduced Col.
VIM. II. Stewart. who spoke upon free
silver and handled it in mastery
stVle. His arguments We're convincing.
and If there were any there who were i'm
Gonbt they were fully convinced last
night. The Colonel is a forcible speaker
and was at his best last night. The at
tendance was large and quite a num-
Der outside the members of the club
We're present
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-02
A vcnder steals npocI,c,booL.

"Wednesday negro man in Il cart.
VINO was selling vegetables around the
streets. was stopped by Mrs. Alexander
in front of her house. on Harrison street.
She purchased some potatoes from him
and took her pocketbook out and gave
him some money to change. This he
could not do. but while talking to her
he managed to slip her poke, book out
or her apron pocket and put it i'm his
own. He then remarked to her: You
Keen the money and when l call around
Friday YOU can pay me-" So Mrs. Alex
nnder went in the house and never
missed the pocketbook until the negro
was gone. The pocketbook contained
SAFE In money.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-02

ELIZABETH CITY.

Elizabeth City, n. c., Oct. 1.-(Special)
The yacht Brant is now on Mr. e. S.
Willey's railways. being repaired p:epa-
ratory TO the gaming season. The Brant
is owned by New York Club, Who came
down during the fall and winter to hunt
ducks on the sounds
Mr.. T.. r Lamb will speak for the Rly-
an and Sewall Club next Monday night.
Any one wishing 10 join this club can
do SO BY leaving their names with Mr.
Striker. of the Pasquotank Lumber Co.
A pecan tree in the yard of Mr.. Al
bertson, blew down yesterday morning,
knocking one OF the chmneys off and
damaging other parts of the house
slightly.
Mr.. Lem Pritchard's little child, which
died in Norfolk on the Goth ultimo was
brought out on the 6:15 train last night.
Lonnie. the little five-yea.-old child of
Mr.. John Palmer, on Poindextcr street,
is very sick with the typhoid fever.
Misses Fannie Kelly and Sallie Bar
row. of Hartford, y. c.. are the guests OF
Mrs. Ward. in the first ward. They will
return home Saturday
\ runaway horse attached to n road
cart, created quite a disturbance on
Main street his morning, running into
a cart and turning the road cart over
but rot hurting anything seriously.
Mrs. Dodc Reid returned to-day from
baltimore. where she has been studyine
the art of dress making, etc. She has
employed a young lady of Baltimore 10
assist her in dress-making
Mrs. James Hollowell. of Edenton, for
merry clerk in the employ of Il. !.
Brinkley, Is stopping at SWANS Hotel
Mr.. w. c. Parsons has added bath
rooms TO his barber shop on Poindaxtey
street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-02
EIsENTON.

, Euehton' n. G.. Oct. 1.-lSpecial)-
1t was reported here yestcrd1y IN, H.
frame OF the new church thu, Is bcnr
erected at Macedonia was blown down
ny tne WIND storm Tuesday night.
MISS baldwin. of Richmond, Va. bos
accepted Il position with Q. Newm,un
as milliner
ews. of Norfolk, were a, tho WnoI,.n ~
House yesterday ''
oeNerai OF our people expect to attend
the Fair at Norfolk next week
MI Iheo Ralph Is having his s,or,
on Broad street painted. SUI
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-02
I'm Hard Luck.

Wednesday night The Virginian rep
resentative sent his matter. amounting
To about a column. in which there were
several items of interest, over by the
regular man. but by some means he
lost 1t and failed to make mention of il
until Yesterday, consequently our col
umn was much shorter than usual, and
on this account Mr.. Stubbin's death no
tice was omitted
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-02
CuttIug Affair.

Wednesday afternoon two colored
men named Robert Plummer and Fred
Allen had some words In front of the
circus tent. Words led to blows and in
the melee Allen cut Plummcr several
times about the hands and body Allen
Was arrested by Constable Anderson
and was lodged in the county Jail for
trinl. -