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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-10-25

SW,nvlais as VIII secure for you the bos,
ra ,i, state and county government
S'en moro than this is involved. because
a iaillng on OF the registered vote would
,enu towards the injury of the city Of Iioms-
.uu !" commercial sense as we'll as other
Ways, IN which every good citizen is vitality
Interested. " ''@''''
FROM personal observation and cxomins.
non Of the books ! am convinced that the
ia'lins on IN this vote is due largely TO tho
voting strength of this city.
notable fact that the Third ward
une largest ward in the city has not ,c,
,H s,su'eu more than one-half of its fun
voting strength. Therefore LEI mo annsai
10 you as good citizens and as democrats
interested In the welfare of your country
70 ueiay no longer. but use the first oppor-
.unity IN the short time that remains TO
secure your registration papers. Very re-
specially submitted.
Spencer Hutchins,
'hairnan Democratic Executive Commit
tee, Harris County
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-10-25

the meeting. All men are cordially In.
Vited. The class in arithmetic is ashcd to
meet their teacher, Mr. NJ A. Darling,
Monday night at o'clock sharp in rooms
OF the association. Many young mon who
labor OF DAYS VIII md these classco tho
very place for them To procure what they
were compelled to drop--thc opportunity
for n good education An desiring 10
enter arc asked to call MoiNARy night.
Many are asking what is n be the next
attraction on the Sar cours} ,,rho cclc-
bratod Smith Sisters will atpcar in Turner
hall Monday night, November 3 This at
traction is one OF the finest in this country
The duartctto is excellent This musicale
consists OF an evening programme mnde IN
OF six Young ladies
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-10-25
nnARn OLE MISSIONS.

The executive committee OF the board OF
American free missions OF which Rev C
II. Smith is president, had very enthus-
iastic meeting at Harrisburg. They Will
have services there today at II O'Clock
and preaching by Revs. w. NJ. H. Benford
and J.. II. Han, and al 8 O'Clock L mission
airy sermon by Rov c. H. Smith, assisted
by Rev J. II. Hall. Rev. J. H. Hall will
also preach at the O'Clock service. Rev.
c. II. Smith was elected general mission
airy for the State at large
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-10-25

we'll meaning but sadly mistaken pen,ic-
men, who have been hypnotized into an
insane belief that they really are the elect
whom "the office has sought.
There have been dreamers and theorists
and air-castlo builders since the world he
gan, hHt iho mos; sad and mourniu u all
these is the professional politician and Ser-
onnial ofhceseekor who fondly believes MAJ
he is the man whom the office sough,
On GunrA
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-10-25
OIL STOVES.
MISCELLANEOUS.

Carpenters Hand Saws. ............,. S5c
Carpenters Hammers, ...., 25c
'arpontcrs iiaichots ,.....,......... SOC
Christy KNIVES. three in sot......... l5c
coroanut Crater and Slaw Gutter
combined ,-,,, .......,....... ...... roc
No. 1900 Table Spoons. per set....... sc
No. l90n Tea Spoons. per set....... i5c
Good Table Knives and Forks, per set soc
ttutohcr Knives. ...,.,. .......,...... l0c
''"ol steel Sheais' Observation-Disclosures. lhc
',ood $40" brush ,4,,..,.............. loo
'io"d scrub Brush ,.,................ i0c
'ood Feather Duster....~ ............ loo
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-10-25
THE BIG MARKET.

Splendid Display of Fish. -VegctaNtN
3 EFicniiiul and Cheap.
The FISH market yesterday was suncrn
almost every variety of fresh and sal,
water fish being represented. Vogo-
ihles Plentiful and cheap. Peaches
scarce. Grapes. both Northern ard cali
iornia, plentiful. Apples in large sup
ply. Oranges scarce.
Fo,lowns are the quotations.
VEGETABLES.
Carrots. 10 GEMS n bunsn.
hceta. . cents a burch.
cabbage. to 10 cents a head, red cab.
DAG, none n market
rhyme. 10 cents a bunch
kau shes, cents a bunch
t.erN. 10 certs per stalk
MarJorann. 10 cents bunch
pumpkins, none in market
lettuce. b cents q head
Mustard green's, y GEMS A bunch! chi.
rise, cents a bunch.
SWlss chart, scarce. none in market.
Parsley. coats bunch.
,ireen cr dry sage. 10 cents a bunch
sweet potatoes, cents quart.
roma -, 70 cents dozen.
soup bunch ) cents,
lye hominN, cents A quart
Turnips. to 10 cants
Chulitower. Is to 30 cents
Shallcts. . cents "A huach
onions, 10 cents Il quart
Horse radish. 3 for q cents.
Horse radish. ground Is coats a pint.
lrsh potatoes, cents a quart
Green icas. 10 cents a quart
Garl g. ~ cents "a doz go.
Sp.nnach. cents Il quart.
Okrh, cents a quart
Curry lettuce. none in market
i.Ack-eyed peas. 10 cents a quart
tsg pants, for 10 cents
Aslaiagus, II cents u bunch
iarsnips 10 cents a hunch
Cucumbers, Is cents a Dozen
Green ousoas. 10 cents a bunch
snap Deans scarce, ~ cents Il quart
squash, small
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-10-25

There will be live Gospel meeting this
afternoon at o'clock in the hall 1T the
association. J. II. Halsell will a drsss
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-10-25

II you want style and durability COM
b!ned in your footwear try Sans, 3i5
Main street,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-10-25
sHERIrFs' COLUMN.

Stolen from the Houston infrmary. a
Syracuse bicycle; color. black. red rims
used about one year, looks new, reward
$40
Horse. dark bay, aged i years. II hands
high legs badly SCARED; branded r q. L..
on left hip, very shitlish in fair order;
no shoes
Horse mule, color brown. years old !;
branded a, l.. Il. on loft hip. Reward s., So
Mare bay color; 3 or years old. lhis
hahds nigh one white hind foot. star IN
forehead no brad, loretop clipped close
shod all around Reward So
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-10-25
REGISTRATION.

The registration picked up little yesteT-
day. the number OF certificates issued dur
ing the day being 49,. increasing the total
to date to $40. This, however, is still
not up to what it should be
In this connection Chairman Hutchins Of
the county democratic executive committee
makes the following appeal:
To the Democratic Voters OF the cry OF
Houston
| beg TO call your attention 10 the tact
that there remains ouly three days more
during which YOU viii have an opportunity
10 secure YOUR registration papers. Failing
to attend 10 this YOU will he prevented from
exercising the right of every citizen TO vote
upon the great issues OF the day upon No
vember 5. involving the material prosperity
OF the country and the selection OF sucn
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-10-25

The truth is, the card referred TO is sim
ply a piece Of silly bombast, put forth
without sponsor or protector. with a view
Of bolstering up the forlorn cause Of few
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-10-25

issue in 'T t%Is fiat money, but that
mere Dr,,, want to tell you Won ,n1 can rs
PsbI%e '',dent this time. who oI ,a pnu
a 'asy ,t have candidate teD far S,.o
/, I n1a.I that We ought to let ct' ,n SlGo
Fss nogi. Perhaps We ought. when ,rSr'
|p,ed % lsas AVID when the y D,a,t nave
1 Yet ct, they ws yoa HI have stolen our
for r', I- yOq hero that az vote yagains,
Esnoc'rass, in the world iI bu Hea9 1s,;dI
: in 70 ~, beat Mc cKin,cSr.' We are in
i there %G S Z TO do it' s' Il SIC noO ,o,n
E|s ss'il vote WITH lhna ro, to elect Tom
~ 'ssSIsS,,,gnlty You vo nG' r II there
!, axes : ssi Of ,S n the electoral col,
oaly Sd u the popalis,s 80 b elect "a. vice
sOias to e H,ow how in the wv wo rI1
eject him. II it is ,b moviu
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-10-25

II Bryan is elected he needs a congress
10 stand by him or he will never have an
opportunity to sign free silver bill. Send
him good congressman. You have one in
this district, Thomas II. Ball All should
unite TO send him there. (App'ause)
With very beautiful peroration Mr..
Pearce closed, paying apostrophes TO the
democratic nominees, after which the
crowd rushed forward, showering upon
him hearty congratulations.
At the conclusion of Mir. Pearce's speech
Chairman Hutchns read q dispatch from
Captain j, G. Hutchinson, expressing his
regret al not being able 20 be present.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-02
Expert Testimony.

At the last annual meeting of the
American Medical association at ATTAIN
ta' Ca, long discussion of the pro-
priety of introducing expert testimony
In criminal cases took place. AL
though various opinions were advanced
1t was the general conclusion that this
feature Of criminal trials had reached
the proportion Of a scandal not only
upon the courts but also upon the medi-
cal profession itself, inasmuch as It
tended to transform physicians called
as expert witnesses into mercenaries
whose chief purpose was rather to earn
fees than further justine. The matter
Of q remedy caused the doctors widely
to disagree, but there seemed to be q
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-02
CONGRESS ALL IMPORTANT.
From the Carbondale Leader.

FROM the CarD0nuale Leader.
The necessity for returning Republi-
can to congress from this district, is daily
becoming more apparent. and ii Is graft
flying to note that this fact is being gen.
orally recognized. The interest of the
common voters. laboring men and trades
men are paramount in this campaign. To
restore prosperity and confidence We must
secure Republican representation in con-
gress. Whatever else the electors of this
section may differ upon, they are a prlc-
tical unanimity for protection, and it is
important to them that they should be
represented at Washington by a man who
is not only sound on the question Of
finances but will voice their sentiments
for the restoration of the American policy
of protection to labor and industry.
This district cannot afford to take
chances and it is the duty of every citi-
zen to exert himself for the election of
the Republican nominee. This means
more than party victory. The interests
of the entire district are involved. The
people should speak in trumpet tones at the
November polls, and by united effort show
that they want the protective policy re-
stored rather than the elevation of any
individual man.
william Connell, the Republican can
didate from this district, deserves well CT
the voters OF tne uiStTlct. NO slhsie Hai
has done SO much to give employment to
labor, or been more generous TO charities
of all denominations. or contributed with
more regularity and cheerfulness to the
promotion OF the protective policy. Su-
perior ability and hard application have
won for him q liberal competence of this
worlds goods, but unlike many others he
has not forgotten his stewardship. and the
people of his district, particularly of his
home city. have shared generously In his
wealth and protted by his work and in
fiuence. 1t is safe to predict that at wash
ington the same policy that has marked
his energetic and successful business life
will be carried into his work for the peo-
pie who send him there as their represen-
tatiye,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-02
Concerning Abuse.
1t has been left to the Detroit Tribune
to perpetrate this bit of humor:


to perpetrate this bit of humor:
The remarkable thing in this campaign
is the entire change of chara cterIstics OF
the two parties. The aristocratic party,
comprising the wealth and culture of the
two old parties. has adopted violent and
anarchical methods while the unwashed
proletariat Is exhibiting moderation and
calmness most commendable All the bit.
terness and abuse emanates from the gold
side, while the silverites content them
selves with calm, intelligent discussion.
If it We're worth while to take this
bit of flapdoodle seriously, we could
make UP an interesting reply from the
columns of the free silver press; and
especially from the columns of the
amusing Times of this city-columns
that have hurtled and sizzled during
the past few weeks with scorching and
scathing denunciatlons of the "bloated
bOndholders." ''the Shylocks," the
benedict Arnolds" and the pluto
Gratis" who are supposed to exist with
in the sound money camp. We might
even repeat a few lurld sentences from
Brother Merrlneld's letter of accept
ance, in which he larruped the gold
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-02
LIPS OPINION OF CLEVELAND.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer.


what are the viceroy's opinions con-
cerning American statesmen" was asked
When the question was interpreted l.i
inquired why 1t was made. When informed
that he had expressed himself on other
subjects, and that an opinion on prOmi-
nent political men would give an extended
idea of what he thought of Americans
and their Institutions. he replied that
Mayor Strong of New York, was very
nice man."
What does his exccllency think Of Mr..
Cleveland?'
His excelency does not wish to venture
an opinion on the highest dignitary in tho
land"
What does he thing of Mr.. Carlisle?'
"His excellency thinks him an able
man."
"Why will not the vicerOy express HIM
self as to Mr.. Cleveland?'
His excelency does not desire to offend
Mr.. Clevelands admirers"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-02
The PardOning Power.

| Some expressions of criticism have
approved the pardon boards recon-
mendation of cemency for John Bards-
| ley, whom close confinement was kill
| ing. Most of these have come from
sources that would have been equally
| prompt with ault-tinding had the ex-
| ecutive of the commonwealth pursued
| the opposite course. In other words,
| they deserve no consideration, being
| merely fractional barking. But where
| this feeling of dissatisfaction is honest
| and genuine, the fact should be under
stood that the governor merely follow
ed precedent. AS the Wilkes-B
Record points out i'm the course of an
interesting discussion Of the pardon
| ing power:
The constitutional convention of 1879,
recognizing the fact that the pardoning
power had been shamefully abused by
some governors when that power was
vested in the executive exclusively, Gre
ated the board of pardons in order that
this delicate authority might be to som,
extent divided, or placed in the hands
| of n n,,mhor of man ,rba chance bo, No,
@ peeh productive OF the expected reform.
nardonin" no,ver hos H hoom ,oro ''aI ah,,snI s,,
| since the board was created than before,
This is due not so much to the system as
, 10 .ne MANNER am III wn'cn .hr poaru Is con
" every instance are nare noliticions Iook.
Ing for some higher Offices than the ones
they are holding. Governor Hast
,i,sS nus ioiom,u ',.e p,e.eueits VI nus
mon the recommendation or the hoard
in every instance. This is no excuse for
him' TO De sure, II pardons nave been
h,,, shor,d al, ,h,, oo,,s,,, l., ,.,n,,ad ',o,,
the governor. and none upon the board
Of pardons? The refusal Of the governor
TO act upon Iecor'menui,.ioh Is a SUNG
dnninp hoard and aImost anv rovernor
would do this very reluctantly, especially
when half of the members are his own
A
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-02
TOLD BY THE STARS.
Daily Horoscope Drawn by Ajacchus
The Tribune AstrOlOger.
Astroabe cast: 1888 a. m, for Friday,
October 9, 1896.
nES:

sas
A cnild born on this day will marvel at
the enterprise of a city which pursues
Christian Science physicians while no ef-
fort Is made to secure Murderer Van
Horn.
The nomination of William Burke will
doubtless cause Collector Herring to I'M
sheath the scalping knife and prepare for
battle in the enemy's country.
The painting of the mail boxes bright
red yesterday was not the result OF the
corner loaiing reform movement on Wy
oming avenue.
The throats of many Of our silver ora
tors will need nickle-plating after No
vember 3.
Boy Orator O'Toole seems to experience
difficulty in securing an audience to hyp-
noti2e.
Now that Billy Bryan has called MIR.
Mckinley down, there will be no 'urther
necessity for extra exertion on the part
of Squire Feehley ana c. Ben Johnson.
Autumnal Rhymes.
Ye foot ball season draweth near;
The autumn pumpkin freezes,
And pigskin knights in locks appear
That float upon the breezes.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-02

Voters should bear in mind that Sat-
urday is the last day for the payment
of taxes. Those who have not paid
state or county tax within two years
will deprive themselves of the right to
vote if they fail to pay such tax on or
before tomorrow.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-02

bugs" in quite Bryanesque fashion. But
what's the use? This Is only campaign
thunder. 1t is simply on a par with
the rattling of the suspended sheet iron
and the flare of the calcium light in the
theater when the heavy villain makes
his dramatic appearance. 1t tickles
the gods in the galleries and doesn't
scare the grown folks in the pit 1t Is
a part of the regular business" Of the
profession. and without it the show
would be stale and flat.
As matter of fact. there has been n
good deal Of political transforming on
both sides-rather more. in fact. than
the situation really called for. even
from the standpoint Of those who like
excitement. The question at issue is
one Of serious and sober import. The
most impersonal discussion cannot
make 1t any too plain to the average
voter; and from all those arguments
which have come directly from national
headquarters-the authorized litera-
ture and the responsible oratory having
for it's purpose the calculation of the
sound money side Of the controversy
the element Of buffoonery has been pro-
perly eliminated. 1t isn't always possi-
BILE to keep every writer or speaker
down to common sense level. But we
guess that McKinley's speeches will
compare favorably with Bryan's and
that there has been as little abuse in
The Scranton Tribune as there has
been in the Scranton Times-if not less.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-02

When the regularly constituted party
convention has properly and fairly made
its nominations it is time for party diff
ferences to cease. The man who subm,ls
his name for nomination certainly recog-
nizes its authority to determine whom the
party nominee shall be, and the sincere
Republican who does this will support
the fairly nominated candidate of that
convention. He will not aid the common
enemy to distract the party at time
when the most impressive questions COM
mand the thoughtful attention Of honest
and earnest citizens. s.--Philadelphia Press.
These remarks thoroughly cover
the situation In Philadelphia. They
are also worthy to be memorized for
future reference generally.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-02

Many Scrantonians are already talk
ing of going to Canton next Friday.
The trip will certainly be delightful
and the fare charged puts it within the
reach of all. Even our Democratic
friends ought to step over the party
line for once and put themselves in
the way of hearing an authoritative eX-
position of the true faith.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-02
A Natural Consequence.

Mayor Pingree, Of Detroit, before his
nomination as the Republican candi-
date for governor of Michigan, was
generally believed to entertain views
strongly favorable to silver, but in his
letter of acceptance he plants himself
squarely on the st. Louis platform and
admits that the rehabilitation of the
white metal, If it is ever to be brought
about can be attempted with safety
only by international concert of action.
No doubt opposition will credit this ad-
mission to political eXigency: but in
the case of Mr.. Pingree there would
be little if any necessity for such con-
sideration to govern his utterance. His
election was assured no matter what
his opinions We're concerning the finan-
cial problem. His strength before the
people consists largely in his frankness.
His acceptance of the st. Louis plank
is undoubtedly genuine, and would
have occurred just the same had he
not been a candidate for Office.
The fact is that this gradual modifl-
cation of Mayor Pingree's views as to
the expediency of attempting in this
country alone to do more for silver
than has already been done for it by
means of generous but still limited
coinage on gold basis is q logical re-
suit of more thorough study of the
question under the stimulus Of an eX
citing political campaign based on this
issue. Since the question has been
brought prominently forward and has
received the special attention of in
telligent people, many new difficulties
have been discovered in the way of q
further coinage of silver Independent
of an international agreement. 1t has
clearly been demonstrated that legis-
lation to this end. whatever its ultimate
result, would have the immediate ef-
feet to produce panic of ruinous pro-
portions among our business men: and
after three years of practical eXper-
fence with needless panics the public
mind is beginning at last to realize that
the taking of political chances on busi
ness convulsions is not exactly the
policy that produces the most welcome
results.
In other words. while the attempt to
do more for silver at Washington than
has yet been done would be a hazard
Gus undertaking under the most favor
able conditions, under present condi-
tions, with every influential business
man arrayed against it. it would be lit
tie short of suicidal. 1t is an expert
ment Of doubtful issue under the best
of circumstances: under the worst, it
would be an ineXcusable blunder if not,
indeed, Il political crime. general
recognition of this fact has been forced
upon those persons who in the more
tranquil time prior to the active dis
cussion of this problem We're inclined
to believe that the risks We're fewer
than the probable benefits. We suspect
that Mayor Pingree has simply opened
his eyes to the truth as it has evolved
from the friction of economic argu-
ment; and there are thousands like
him.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-02

With McKinley's election now prac-
tically assured. the live business men
of Scranton ought to get ready for the
inevitable revival; in other words, they
ought to increase their advertising in
The Tribune.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-02

r. Fl. Kleinschmidt. Helena. Mont,
banker, offers if Bryan is elected to
buy 100000 worth of silver paying for
offer Is safe enough, since Bryan
doesn't stand the ghost of chance of
being elected, but even II his chances
Of election were good, it wouldn't sig
Nifty anything.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-02
LEGISLATIVE.

Senate. 21st District-COL. W. ]. SCOTT;
Representative. lst District-JOHN u.
FARR; I'd DistriCt-A. 7. CONNELL;
81 District-DR. y. G. MACKEf; ith
District-JOHN +. REYNOLDS. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-02

Congress-WILLIAM CONNELL:
Commissioners-S. w. ROBERTS, GILES
ROBERTS.
Auditors-A. E. KIEFER. FRED L.
WARD
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-02

When Mr. Bryan is not talking poll
tics his remarks are almost invariably
interesting. Why does he waste his
talent on SO stupid a cause?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-02

County Treasurer Morrison of Troy
accounts for sSO.OOO of his $25O,OO short
age by saying he invested 1t in a knit
ting mill. That is queer place in
which to put public funds.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-02

In c0rroboration of Weyler's boast
that he has the Cuban rebels whipped
comes the news that he Is soon to get
q large nstalment of re-inforcements,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-02
AN AMENDMENT. A

III fares the land, to fastening ills
prey,
Where every statesman cannot have his
way. Detroit Tribune.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-02
COUNTY.

Congressman at Large-GALuSHA y, a
GROW. SAMUEL A. DAVENPORT.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-02

From the looks of things it wouldn't
surprise us if the next Pennsylvania
delegation at Washington were solidly
Republican. 1t ought to be,