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The sun., 1898-11-06
PAL OF JESSE JAMES, JR.
Charles NJ. Polk is a Grandson of Elk
Governor Polk, of This State.

1t transpires that two descendants O.
famous sires we're concerned in the re-
cent Leeds train robbery near Kansas
City, Mo.
Not only was the chief bandit impli.
Gated, the son and namesake OF Jesse
James, but Charles M. Polk, friend Of
Jesse, Jr., and one of the five men in.
dicted for completely in the robbery, is
the grandson and namesake of ex-Gov.
Charles Polk of Delaware, and direct
descendant of James X. Polk, the 18th
President of the United States.
While Polk is in the Jail here in de-
fault of SIS, 600 bail, his wife lies dying OF
consumption at her little home, near by,
and the prisoner tells the following story
of himself, although be refuses to refer
to his crime:
'Yes, it's true that I am a grandson of
Gov. Polk of Delaware, and relative Of
President Polk and Trusten Polk, of st..
Louis. My father, Charles &. Polk, who
lives at No. 22l9 Catherine street, Phila-
delphia, is physician and surgeon. He
has been there for years. Now, through
my grandfather, the Governor OF Della
ware, l am related to Gen. William Polk
of Revolutionary fame, and to Commo-
dore Polk, and also to Gen. Leonidas
Polk, who was missionary bishop of
Arkansas and the Indian Territory for
the Episcopal Church just previous to
the war. When the rebellion broke out
he entered the Confederate service and
distinguished himself 1t was his father,
William, who served in the Revolu-
tionary war; so, you see, he came natu-
turally of fighting stock, if he was a
churchman.
"My grandfather was wealthy, and,
through the death of an uncle, came into
possession of a lot of slaves; yet ne was
not believer IN slavery. l remember
one story they tell of him which indi-
Gates his goodness of heart 1t meant
good deal for man to do slave favor
in those days. He owned a darkey
named Robert Scott. Scott fell in love
with dnsky maiden named Eliza who be-
longed to neighbor. Grandfather found
it out, and one day he said to Scott
Robert, how would you like to have me
buy 'Liza?'
"'Pd like it very much, sah,' re-
piled the darkey, promptly, shifting on
his feet.
"Well, grandfather bought Eliza"
continued Poke, "and he told Scott that
If ne wanted to Nary the girl and go to
farming he'd give him a cabin and five
or six acres of ground on Cabin Ridge.
Scott married double quick, and my
grandfather not only did as he promised,
but threw in horse and yoke of oxen
to boot, and then gave their freedom.
in Sussex county can tell YOU
about old Robert Scott. His son, Rob-
ert, Jr., nursed me when l was child"
The sun., 1898-11-06

public sentiment may indOrse this vic,
OF settling the question. A recent pol
Of leading United States Senators shove,
that nearly all who were interviewed OF
the subject were opposed to paying Spail
a dollar for the Philippines, and come o
them went 80 far as to protest against tn,
annexation of the islands even if we go,
them for nothing.
The opponents in France OF revision
of the Dreyfus case, in other words, the
army conspirators who have prevented
the scandal being reopened, are not like
ly to get much advantage out OF having
overthrown the Brisson Ministry, as the
new Cabinet, headed by Premier Dupuy.
are not likely to prevent a rehearing oi
the famous case as recently ordered by
the French Court Of Cessation. If the
case be reopened some startling secrets
will come to light. All the world, prac-
tically, believes that Dreyfus, now an
exile for life on DEVILS Island, off South
America, is innocent of the charge OF
treason, of which he was secretly con-
victed by military tribunal, but if he
should be proved to be not guilty. some
of his accusers, who hold or held high
places in France, will come to speedy
disgrace. The absolute faith of the wife
of Dreyfus, woman OF rare beauty and
cleverness, in his entire innocence, and
her persistent efforts for years in his be-
half, makes the case of conspicuous in
terest throughout the world.
n x X
While rumors of impending wars are
agitating Europe it is interesting to recall
the fact that the Emperor of Russia is
now planning great Peace Conference
Of all the Powers of the world. 1t is also
significant that, in his recent speech at
Jerusalem, Emperor William, Of Ger
many, proclaimed the hope of Peace on
Earth. These two potentates possess
vast powers, and if their assurances in
favor of peace are sincere they may be.
come great factors in ayerting European
war.
All the Christian world notes with
anxiety that the Pope of Rome is again
i'll. The advanced age Of the venerable
Pontiff precludes the possibility of his
life being much further prolonged. His
has been noteworthy career, and his
decease and the appointment of his sue
cessor will prove to be events of extra
ordinary interest.
The scientific researches of medical
men at Vienna opened the door to q
possible spread of the bubonic plague
which recently swept away thousands of
persons in India. Hence it is interesting
to know that our government has taken
precautions to prevent the malady
from being brought into the United
States.
Our foreign exports are increasing in
value vastly, and our imports are dimin-
ishing This is a good indication of
commercial prosperity. Our farmers are
helping largely to feed the world, and
increasing the balance abroad in our
favor.
The vast Empire Of China, with it's
five hundred million people, if it shall
ever be opened to the trade and COM
merce of the world, will offer an inviting
field for American enterprise. They will
want nearly everything we make and
grow, and our share OF the trade will
make new markets for nearly all
we have to sell.
The sun., 1898-11-06
Dover Dots.

The will of DR.. Samuel Creadick, who
died recently leaving an estate worth
over $l00, 900, has been probated. Testa-
mentary letters were granted to his
widow, Florence Creadick. His estate,
made up largely of real estate in Kent
county, is apportioned among the men,
bers of his i'm mediate family.
James A. Graham, the grocer on Di-
vision street, has purchased a dwelling
house on Division street and is now max
ing extensive engagements and improve
ments.
The sun., 1898-11-06

|
The opportunities of the public at
large to vote for the man of their choice
for United States Senator are con-
spicuous for their absence.
THE Sun offers an opportunity for
everybody to express their opinion as to
who is the best man to represent the in
terests of the Diamond State in the
councils of the nation.
This is an opportunity that has never
before been accorded to the people of
any state within the history of the ma
ton.
The plan is simple.
Fill out the coupon at the head of this
column and send it to THE Sun. We pub
lish the number of votes received by
each candidate every day in order to
keep the voters posted.
THE Sun also makes this offer. The
winner in this contest has the privilege
of naming any charity in the state to be
the recipient of one hundred dollars,
which will be paid to the said charity by
The SUN.
The contest will continue until the
first ballot is taken in the Legislature.
There is no law or requirement which
makes it necessary for you to sign your
name to your ballot, though we would
rather you would. They will be counted
just the same, however, if you do not
wish your opinions known.
Send in your ballot and help win that
500 for some deserving charity.
All votes credited to each contestant
do not necessarily represent all the votes
received for each contestant. They
merely represent those that are counted
up to IL midnight Of the day preceding
The vote in THE Suns senatorial
The sun., 1898-11-06

ATREATIES on the horse and
his diseases by DR.. BJ: Ken
dali. Price, postpaid 1oc.,
regular price 25c. 1t IS a pa
Der covered book of 90 pages.
Address, J. W. HANN;,,
Wauneta. Neb.
The sun., 1898-11-06

uAL RUMELS of Laredo, Texas, contemplates
IL tour through Mexico, with samples and
circulars General advertisers will do well to
communicate with him.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1898-11-03
From New Zealand.

Reefton, New Zealand, Nov.
23rd, 1896. | am very pleas
ed to state that since | took
the agency of Cha mberlain's
medicines the sale has been
very large, more especially of
the cough remedy. In two
years | have aold more of
this particular remedy than
of'all other makes for the
previous five years. AS to
it's efficacy, | have been in
formed by scores of persons
of the good results they have
received from it, and know
it's value from the use of it in
my househ old. 1t is so pleas
ant to take that we have to
place the bottle beyond the
reach of the children. E. j.
SCANTLEBURY. For sale by
all druggists.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1898-11-03
But Two Parties.

The events of the past few daye
show that old party lines have
been wiped out and that today
there are really but two parties
contending for the mastery in
North Carolina.
The White Mans party or the
negro party will win on the 8th
ofNoyember.
All the Democrats except five
renegades who had sold out for
office; all the Populists except the
office holders and a few others
who have believed the lies Of
their salary drawing leaders; and
all the decent white Republicans
who know the true situation
have forgotten past differences,
and all the respectable members
OF the other parties who can rise
above prejudice-all these forces
are banded together to restore
White Supremacy and decency-
(they are one and inseparable) in
North Carolina.
Opposed to them are the var
ious classes that compose the ne
gro party. They embrace 130,-
900 negroes, pap-sucking and
prejudice-guided men who were
Populists two and four years
ago, Mckinley office-holders and
their Republican henchmen, and
such other scalawags add trait
ors to their race who expect to
gel office or pay IN return for sell
ing their rth.right.
The forces are drawn up ready
to contend at the ballot box for
supremacy. North Carolina can
not be half white and half black.
November 9Th will tell whether
the negro shall continue to rule
the State or whether the white
man shall be entrusted with the
reins of government.
! That is the true issue.
! Gle that dallies is q BASTARD
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1898-11-03
A Snre sign Of Group.

Hoarseness in d child that
is subject to Group is a sure
indication OF the approach of
the disease. If Chamberlain's
cough remedy is given as
soon as the child becomes
hoarse, or even after the
croupy cough has appeared,
it will prevent the attark.
Many mothers W h o have
croupy children always keep
this remedy at band and find
that it saves them much
trouble and worry. 1t can
always be depended upon
and is pleasant to take. For
sale by all druggists.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1898-11-03
The Best Plaster,

A piece of flannel dampen-
ed with Chamberlain's pain
balm and bound on to the af
fected parts is superior to
any plaster. When troubled
with a pain in the chest or
side, or a lame back, give it
a trial. You are certain to
be more than pleased with
the prompt relief which it af-
lords. Pain balm is also a
certain cure tor rheumatism.
For sale by all druggists.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1898-11-03
Republicans, as well as thous-
ands of Democrats;

ands of Democrats;
Now, therefore, l, Danny
Blowhnrd, Governor oi the
State of North Carolina, in
pursuance of the constitution
and laws Of said State, and
by virtue of authority vest
ed in me by said constitution
and laws, do issue this, my
proclamation, commanding
oil the corrupt and vicious
men, guilty of the actsenum-
Grated above to Immediately
desist from all unlawful prac-
tices and all turbulent con-
duct except such az will help
the Republicans carry this
election.
And | do further enjoin up
on all judges and civil magis-
trates and all other officers
of the law to use their best
efforts to apprehend IL 4 d
bring to speedy tlial all Dem
ocrats who are trying to pre-
vent the frauds contemplate
ed by our registrars and poll
holders. And | further com
mand and require that all
persons who have entered
this State from other States,
except the horde of negroes
imported from South Caro-,
lima to help elect the Repub-
lican ticket, instantly to dis
perse and leave this State
upon pain of being arrested
and dealt with according to
law.
Done at our city Of Raleigh,
this 26th day of October, IN
the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and
ninety-eight, and in the one
hundred a nd twenty-third
year of our American inde-
pendence.
DANNY BLOWHARD,
By the Governor. Governor.
Rev. Decaved Baylus,
Private Secretary.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1898-11-03

There is no lie too big for
Radicals to tell. One ofthem
in Watauga, says the Demo-
crat. tells the people that
White, the Republican candi-
date for Congress in the Sec
ond district is a white man.
They hope to win this CAM
paign by prpsuming that the
people are all fools and idiots.
News and Observer.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1898-11-03

Landmark: B. NJ. Bridges,
a young republican ofGreens
boro, has taken the stump
in opposition tu the Republi-
can noTinees tor clerk sheriff
and treasurer in GuilfOrd,
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1898-11-03
For Political Purposes.
News and Observer.

News and Observer.
Chairman Simmons was
seen at Democratic Head
quarters late last night and
shown the telegram from
Washington about Senator
Pritchard's letter to the
President asking for troops,
to he sent to North Carolina.
Chairman Simmons 8 a d
W h z n Senator Pritchard
wrote his letter no disturb
ance had occurred in the
State, and it is therefore cyl
dent this whole thing was
gotten up by Pritchard and
Russell for base political pur-
poses. Seeing the State was
lost to them by the coming
together of the white men of
the State to overthrow ne
gro rule, they had in their
pcnic recourse to this desper-
aIe scheme in the vain hope
of intimidating the white peo
pie to quietly submit to ne
groism and the most infam-
GUS government that ever
cursed this or any other
State in the Union-a govern
Inent which is disgracing the
State, destroying it's credit,
crippling it's business and re-
pelIing immigration and cap
ital."
Continuing, Chairman Sim
mons said: "There has been
no trouble in the State ex-
cept the Ashepole incident,
ana that occurred Saturday
night after Senator Pritch-
ard wrote his letter, and the
fact that in that disturbance
three white men had been
shot down by negroes in the
night time while guarding
the property and lives of the
people OF that town, shows
conclusively that the negroes
were the aggressors."
1T is," he said, "a clear at
tempt to bulldoze the white
people of the State and to
bolster up the negroes in
their insufferable insolence
and aggressiveness. 1t isall
right, he said, Sin the opin-
ion of Pritchard and Russell
for the negroes not only to
call on their race to band to-
gether against the white men
but force them by threats
and force to vote the Repub'
lican ticket, but it is wrong
in their opinion for white
men to appeal to white men
to stand together to over.
throw negrolsm and protect
their wives and daughters
from insult and outrages
and secure good, decent and
competent government for
the State"
The chairman, while indig.
nant at the reflection upon
the State, expressed the con.
idence that no power or com
bination. could defeat the
white people. They are
aroused as never before. and
as determined. Success will
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1898-11-03
RINGS LIKE A BELL.
Maj. Guthrie, Popnlist Candidate for
Governor in 1896, DsnOunces Fed.
eral Interference..Will Preside o.
yer White Mans Convention.

Governor IN 1896, DenOunCeS Fed.
eral Interference. Will Preside O.
yer White Mans Convention.
Hon. F. N. Simmons. Chm.
Raleigh, N. G.
Dear Sir: Your invitation
rendering TO me the honor OF
presiding over the White
Mans Convention" at Colds
hero, on the 28th inst. has
been received, and under the
circumstances. | accept the
same with pleasure.
Up to the present time l
have not taken any active
part IN this campaign. and
my intention was to refrain
from doing 80. until | read
to-day's dispatches fro IN
Washington to t h e effect
that the President and his
Cabinet are being importun-
ed by men in high official po,
sition to send Federal soldiers
to North Carolina to interfere
with our local affairs, and to
uphold by the aid Of Federal
bayonets those who would
perpetuate, if they could, the
present disgraceful condition
of our local State govern
ment.
The time was, thirty years
ago, at the end of the civil
war, when such things had
to be tolerated, but no true
hearted Southern man, who
lived through t h e Recon
struction period, can wish to
see a repetition Of those
dark and stormy days, when
civil law was dominated by
military strength TO uphold
partisan local government.
1t is high time now for all
true North Carolinians to a.
rouse themselves from their
lethargy, and come together
as one man, with one mind,
determined that our Anglo
Saxon civilization shall be
preserved.
The true white men oI
North Carolina, who love our
State, should come together
regardless OF past party affil'
iations. and go to the polls
on the 9th day of November
with the fixed resolution that
the present condition Of pub
lie affairs in our State shal
be changed, 20 that mer
whose chief business in life
has been demonstrated to
be that of trading on party
fealty as the means of get
ting for themselves persona
gain, shall be driven from
power and place, and thai
those W h o succeed then
shall be worthy and compe
tent to guide the future des
tiny OF our good old State.
Yours truly,
VIM. A. GUTHRIE.
Durham, N. e., Oct. 25, '9S.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1898-11-03
That Proclamation by Gov. Russell.
News and Observer.

A'S o'N ScoSs 'sss
If the Governor had desir
ed peace, rather than parti-
san advantage, his proc!ama
tion would have read some.
what after this line:
THE PROCLAMATION AS
IT OU1HT TO READ
Whereas. The people Of n.
G. are suffering from the most
c0rrnptgovernment theState
has known since 1S6S-'69;
and
|Vhereas, every branch of
the government is in t h @
negroes or men who do the
bidding OF the negroes who
elect them; and
~ Whereas, There are over
300 incompetent negro mag
istratrs in the State;
p" Whereas. there are more
than 900 negro office. hold
ers in the State, every one
elected or appointed since the
Democrats were defeated in
1894;
Whereas, the President has
filled the post Offices OF EnSt-
ern towns with negro officials
some of whom have signaliz-
ed their official life by rob-
hing the mails and stealing
the cash committed to them;
Whereas, Many of the Of
ficlals elected since 1895 are
fngitives from Justice. and
many Others would be in the
penitentiary if partisan n
judges had not permitted
Them to plead nolo contend
ere;
Whereas. Three physicians
employed hv the penitentiary
have been dismissed for i'm
morality and other peniten-
tiarv officials would he wear
ing stripes if they had their
just deserts;
Whereas, the two General
Assemblies run by the Flu.
sionists cost $14 ,O32. 70, or
700 bales Of cotton, more
than tn" Legislatures con.
ducteh by the Democrats;
5 Whereas. the expenses OF
the State government have
been $3SG.7S4 26 more dur.
ing the last three years OF
Fusion rule than during tht
last three years Of Democrat
ic rule;
Whereas, 3.647 rev offices
have been created since the
Democrats were defeated IN
1894;
Whereas, The salaries and
wages Of the penitentiary y
have been S3.644.68 more
for oon year under Fusion
rule than under Democratic
rule;
Whereas, the public print
ing cost $1S.18O.7 rs more un
der the three years Of Fusion
than under the three years o
Democratic lui,.;
Whereas, While the Demo
Gratis spent ~, 256.91 a yeal
for lawyers fees which result
ed in defeating the specia
tax bonds ana putting two
great railroad properties OF
the tax list, this administra
ton has spent $7,S1S.92 il
twenty months, from whicl
the State has received no re
turn whatever,
Whereas, We have given O
traded away t b e State
right Of appeal, and confirm
ed the North Carolina Rail
road lease, after swearing II
\
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1898-11-03

r. - ~ W WIZ
administration gives him a
better place instead Of dis
missing him or sending him
to the penitentiary;
Whereas, it has been de-
clared by one OF our judges
that seduction is a smaller
crime than rape, and base
men thus encouraged to out
rage white women;
Whereas, Twenty outrages
have been committed or at
tempted upon white women
in North Carolina within the
past three years, and in ev.
cry instance in a county in
which the Republican party
is in control;
Whereas, Residents ofrural
districts are afraid to leave
their wives and daughters
unprotected, and a ram OF
terror has been caused by the
conduct of Republican brutes
who think they have license
because they are in power;
Whereas, An organized bu-
reau is importing negroes
from South Carolina to vote
illegally in this election, thus
corrupting the ballot, and
threatening the public peace;
Whereas, Many ex-convicts
boys under age, and other it,
legal electors, haye been reg
istered by corrupt registrars
and declare their purpose to
vote;
Whereas, In some counties
partisan and corrupt election
officers have been appointed,
who violate the law and prac
tice fraud in order to defeat
the will of the people;
Whereas, Leaders of the
Republican party have ad-
vised negroes to 90 to the
polls armed with guns, rocks
and sticks, and urged negro
women to jntimidate negro
votes;
Whereas, white men "of the
baser Sort have in public
speeches advised negro driv-
ers to put their arms about
the young ladies when employ
ad to drive their fathers car
riuge;
Whereas, Leading negro
politicians have forced them
selves at places Of public
amusement into seats reserv-
ed for the white people;
Whereas A United States
Senator from North Carroll
na-the first in the history
Of the State to hold a seat
by corruption and bribery
(See Caucasion and Progress
sive Farmer)-has, for parti.
san ends, called upon the
President to be in readiness
to send Federal troops to
North Carolina to overa We
the people and control purely
local elections, a n offense
which>can never be forgotten
or forgiven by men who love
the State or revere the con
stitution.
Whereas, By reason OF these
and other crimes and out
RACES and wrongs, the re-
spectacle people appeal fol
protection to their person
; and property; and
Whereas, The grievous ant
' intolerable burdens under
J which they suffer have beer
made known to me by thu
/, public press, by numerous
letters, by the oralstatement
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-01-29
I Good Oil Cock

jake Brown of the Tea Pot
grocery, if not progressive, is
nothing. The other day man
came along with one Of the most
ingenious oil cocks ever devised
by man. Il is self adjustable and
uon !eakab.r, just the thing to
attacA 10 every Gil can IN every
family OF the land and something
every real housewife has longed
for % these many years. Rossic
Nongc las the contract to make
500 Of them and Jake Blown will
supply Marion, Levy, Sumter,
Citrus, Alachna and Lake ccun-
ties. What Jake Brown Gcn't
know about them Rossic YonGc
stands ready TO explain.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-01-29
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S HOE HAMMERS

Don't wear patent feathers at the sea shore
nor tan shoes in a ball room.
Don't let the mud and dust accumulate on
yoIr shoes: keep them az carefully brushed
yoGr clothing. but
Don't do it in public. mounted on a nigh
chair or ON the corners OF streets that you
may b. -"cn cf meH: but 20 thou quietly into
SON" hotel or barber shop and have it done on
the side.
Don't wear the EXTREMIST fashion in shoes
unless y"I want -. We can sho,y You the
very latest thing i'll bulldog toes. We also
E1N" these slightly modified in all the favor
ite shapes. shoes y"u get of Us are always
E.EIrant"gi 10 BE- Ju>t what We say. and Wear
w.i! prove il or We make il good. There il
n need of paying big price for shoes either.
DAVIDSON g. VANECH0P
Merchants Block.