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The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10

The election in New York has demon
strated again that crowds and enthusiasm
do not necessarily mean votes. No man
ever drew bigger crowds or excited greas-
er enthusiasm than did Theodore hoose-
velt in the cities of New York. But IN
none of them except the old city OF New
York did he poll any more than the aver
age Republican vote, and in some OF tnem
he polled much less, and his larger vote
there is explainable by the resentment
caused by Croker's turning down Oh
Judge DAILY. Mr.. Roosevelt's remarka nle
success were scored almost wholly In 5ne
country districts, which had seen compar-
atiyely little of him and had not peen
reused by his magnetic presence. croker
ism which the country feared ana tne
Raines law which is as popular tnere
as it is unpopular in the cities, dld more
for him in getting votes than his military
record and dash, though these were ex-
ceedingly potent in drawing crowds to
see and hear him every where.
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10

While Democratic House could not ac-
complish any radical legislation on the
tariff or anything else, it could neverthe-
less do a good deal of mischief. Conti-
dence, on which business prosperity SO
much depends, is easily disturbed and the
agitation of the silver question which no
doubt would come il the House were
Democratic, would prove sufficient by
exciting distrust to arrest many enter
prises now underway or in contempia-
tion.
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10
rHE CONGRESSIONAL ELEcrIoNs

The latest returns seem to make IL
practically certain that the Republicans
will control the organization OF the
House, though their majority will be
small, not exceeding fourteen and falling
as low, perhaps. as seven. AS the returns
came in yesterday the pendulum swung
back and forth, Republican and Demo-
cratic hopes being alternately raised and
depressed. But when trustworthy reports
began to come from the far west, it was
seen that the early estimates had been far
zoo favorable to the Democrats and un-
favorable to the Repu blicnns, and that
Republican gains in that section were CO.
ing to be sufficient to make up In part
the losses In the east and south, which
had been heavier than anticipated. Last
evening it appeared that the Republicans
had elected ISl members sure, which IS
three more than half, assuring them o
majority of seven az least. Some OF the
districts still in doubt will probably turn
out to be Republican, SO doubtless this
majority will be some what increased.
Though the result will show consider
able loss to the Republicans as compared
with their strength in the present House,
it will not signify that there has teen
any diminution of real Republican
strength in the country. The election two
years ago was not along party lines strict
Iy, and the Republicans were temporarily
| reinforced by great many Democrats
who were hostile to the financial plank OF
| the Chicago platform. This year the silver
| question not having been prominent,
large part of these Democrats returned to
their own party. This accounts for all
the Republican losses in the east, except
two or three, the causes of which appear
to have been largely personal. On the
other hand the gains in the west have
been due largely, no doubt, to the return
to their party of many Republicans who
were drawn into the silver ranks by the
alluring promise that free silver would
cure hard times. Political conditions this
year have been much nearer normals than
| for many years past, aud the parties have
got back to their old alignments, No
doubt in some close districts the COM
plants of the soldiers affected enough
voters to turn the scale in favor of the
Democrats. Quarrels and disappoint'
ments about patronage, too, have had
some effect to reduce the Republican vote
in some districts.
The significance of the result, as bear
ing upon questions that are prominent in
discussion at the present time is small.
| Nobody would undertake to say that be-
cause the Democrats have made consider
able gains in New York the Empire
State has modified its opposition to free
silver, or that Chicago defeated Republi
can congressman as protest against i'm.
perialisni. There were no very sharply
defined and general issues in the campaign,
and consequently it is impossible to con-
strue the result as an expression OF the
cGuntry's wishes on any particular ques
tion. 1t simply means that the country is
satisfied with the conduct of the party in
power and has confidence in its ability to
settle pending questions wisely, and in a
way that will best promote the interests
of the country.
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10

AS far as effect upon the governor vote
is ncerned thu campaign in Pennsyl-
vania against Quay appears to have been
OF little avail. The vote for DIR. Swallow
and that tsfor jerks, the Democratic can
dictate, were both far smaller than expect
ed showing that Quay's candidate Stone
was not badly cut. 1t must be borne in
mind, however, that Mr.. Wanamaker's IS
campaign as os ensibly directed simply
30 defeating candidates for the legislature
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10

Probably the more astute Democratic
leaders who look ahead would be quite
as we'll satisfied to see the House remain
in Republican hands. A chance for the
Democrats TO demonstrate its character
and purposes just before Presidential
election is pretty sure to ruin their
prospects,
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10


The Augusta Foard of Trade deserves
the assistance of other cities in its war
against the trading stamp and other gift
enterprises of similar nature oucn
enterprises are hurtful to Legitimate
business, and at the same time not help
full to any body, except the persons who
run them. The people who invest in them
in the notion that they are going to to get
something for nothing are of course de-
ceived. They may get something, but
when they reckon up the cost. direct
and indirect, they generally find that they
could have got the thing cheaper through
the legitimate channels. Massachusetts
has statute which covers these enter
prises and bars most of them out Maine
would do well to copy that statute.
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10

The sute, election demonstrations in
North Carolina appear to have done what
they were intended to do SO thoroughly
that it was not necessary to shoot any
''niggers'' on election day.
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10

who had pledged themselves to vote for
the return of Quay to the Senate. Per-
haps when the returns are in some results
will appear in this quarter. 1t is not at
all likely, however, that they will be suf-
fioient to defeat the Senator's reelection.
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10

Does Republican success in Delaware
mean the sending of Mr.. "Gas" Addicks
to the Unitsd States senates If it does
then it is not an unmixed blessing.
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10
CONCERNING BOOKS.

The Rookman tells us that the first
edition in England of Mr.. Henry Seton
Merriman's latest novel, Roden's Corner,
onsisted of 25, coo copies. This does not
include the American edition, published
here by the Harper's.
The Sewers was so fine, and in many
respects SO remarkable that one could
hardly expect of its author another work
SO soon which should equal it. One is
not really disappointed in Roden's Cor
ner, for it is clever, thoughtful, well
drawn, and entertaining. but IL is neltner
so unique as The Sewers, nor so briliiant
and sparkling. 1t is study OF certain
phases in fashionable charities. hooen
Corner is not place, but corner IN
Notwithstanding which is used In
the making of paper, the manufacturing
of which is dangerous to the lives OF the
men EN- ployed.
Won Holzen, German chemist, is the
rascal of the story, and his character is
drawn with great force and acuteness.
Then there is Lord Ferriby, a corrupt
peer, who sells himself, in the name of
charity. to Won Holzen. Tony Cornish,
Lord Ferriby's nephew, is a very good
fellow. as is his friend, Whits, a major
in the British army. who is, however.
made unnecessarily stupid, 1T seems to
me. The women OF the story are rather
colorless, but there is much by way of
incident in the book, and many stirring
scenes and situations. Altogether Mr..
Merriman's latest is more than q mere
story with which to while away an idle
hour; it is piece of fiction which has
sterling value. portland: Loring, Short
& Harmon
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10
THE PRESS.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10.
NATIONAL THANKSGIVING,
A Notable Proclamation by
President Mckinley.
The President has issued the following

The President has issued the following
Thanksgiving proclamation:
The approaching November brings to mind
the custom of our ancestors, halowed by time
and rooted in our most sacred traditions OF
giving thanks to Almighty God for all the
blessings He has vouchsafed to US during the
Few years in our history have afforded such
cause for thanksgiving.
We have been blessed by a<lndaHt harvests,
our trade and commefce hsyE been wonder
fully increased; our public SAkzit has been i'm
proved and streng hened; all sections OF our
common country have been brought together
ana knitted into closer bonds of national pur-
pose and unity.
The skies have been for a time darkened by
the cloud OF war, but as we were compelled TO
take up the sword in the cause of humanity, we
are permitted TO rejoice tn 1t the conflict mas
been of so brief duration. and losses we have
had to mourn, though grieyious and import
have been so few considering the great resulls
accomplished as to inspire US with gratitude
AMI praise to the Lord OK Hosts. He may laud
and magnify His Holy Name that the cessation
of hostii les came so soon and to spare both
ssdes the countless sorrows and disasters that
attend protracted war
/ do. therefore, invite all my fellow citizens,
those at home. and those who may be at sea or
sojourning in foreign lands, 10 set apart and OBJ
serve
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10

DR.. EuIfs Cough Syrup cures bronchitis.
yybv suffer when this wonderful remedy can
be had for only 25c. bottle.
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10
Thursday the gath Day of November

as day of national Thanksgiving to come togeth
er in their several places Of worship, for service
of praise and thanks tc Almighty God for all the
blessings of the year, for the mildness OF the
seasons and the fruitfulness Of the soil. for the
continued prosperity of the people, for the de-
votiou and yalor of our conntrymen. for the
glory OF our victory and the hope for right
eous peace. and to pray that the guidance that
has brought US heretofore to safety, to honor,
may be graclously continued in tie year to
come.
In witness thereof, etc.
WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
By the President.
JOHN HAY. Secretary of State.
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10

Messrs. Houghton & Miffiin have pub
lished new novel by Mrs. Flora Haines
Longhead "a lady of Portland antece-
dents, by the way) entitled The Black
Cnrtain, tale of California life and ex-
periences. It is written with the true
story-teller's art, and is prevailed by the
atmosphere of the Pacific coast. OF course
1t is love story, a very charming one,
and will enhance the reputation of its
author already acquired in her No Name
novel of The Man From Nowhere, and
The A bandoned Claim, a California story
for young people. (Portland: Lorin g,
Short & Harmon.
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10

The November Atlantic is full of valu-
able matter, notably the opening paper
by David Starr Jordan, the distinguished
naturalist aud scientist, on our past and
present mismanagement of Alaska, and
John Muir's Wild Animals of the Yosein-
lite. The Carlyle Letters become more
and more interesting, and Professor I'm
Nelson Hollis rehearses skillfully and
carefully the naval lessons of the war.
M. L. B. W,
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10

The Harpers publish a most amusing
and deliciously funny series of Fables for
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-03
NEGRO SOLDIERS RIOTOUs.
They Stone Trains at Chfckamauga,
Doing Great Damage.

CHATTANOOGA, TENN, November
2-Three private soldiers of the United
States Volunteer Infantry (coored i'm
munes), camped at Chickamauga Park,
were elected from the ladies' car Of the
Chattanooga Rapid Transit Company S
line, which runs to the park, by the con-
ductor and trainmen tonight The negroes
were very disorderly and ugly about IT.
After they reached the park they went to
their camp and gathered several hundreds
of their comrades and went to the station,
where they began stoning the train as it
was pulling out for the return trip to the
city. They broke all the windows of the
car and seriously injured a brakeman
named Faircloth. Fortunately there
were few passengers aboard. Afterward
they stoned another passenger and three
freight trains which passed the station,
doing great damage. They have declared
that they will stone every train on the
road until they are allowed to ride in the
ladies' car This car was put on during
the summer for the use Of officers and
ladies', and no privates. even among the
white soldiers, were allowed to ride in It,
The negroes refused to listen to their Off
GERS, but General Boynton states that
there will be no further trouble.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-03
FATAL ATTACK ON JAIL.
Negro AssaiIant of White Woman
sOught-SOIdier Shot.

AUGUSTA, GA. November about
o'clock this morning. negro named VIII
Robinson attempted an assault upon Miss
Minnie Walker, but was foiled in his pur-
pose Later. he was arrested and con-
fined In the jail. The occurrence ex-
cited great feeling in that section Of the
city in which the young lady lived.
During the night about 500 armed men,
Including a number of soldiers in camp
here, formed In the ball park. several
blocks from the Jail. About 1 o'clock,
formed in column of tours, they marched
TO the Jail, In which twenty policemen
had been stationed, and demanded the
surrender of the negro. Upon being told
by Jailer Collins that the Jail would be
defended, one of the attacking party shot
at a policeman holding a lantern. A
general fusillade then followed William
Moore, a volunteer soldier on furlough,
was shot through the head and will die.
When he fell the attack was abandoned.
None of the policemen were injured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-03
CONDITIONS AT MANILA.
Health of American Troops Far from
Being Good.

SAN FRANCISCO, November 2.-The
Associated Press has received the follow
ing correspondence. dated Manila, Octo-
Der Sth:
THE health of the troops at present is
far from being good. Notwithstanding the
statements Of the Medical Department to
the contrary. At Cavite the conditions
are very bad. There have been forty
deaths there since September 1st mostly
from typhold-fever. The hospital accom-
modations there are Inadequate The
supply of medicines was exhausted at one
time. and for days there was nothing
incidentally 10 administer TO the patients.
The place is unhealthy at best.
I'm Manila the conditions are better
The men are fairly we'll quartered there
and are being given better accommoda-
tions as fast as possible, and IT will not
now be long before all reason for COM
plant will have passed.
Malaria is the most common Of the
diseases among the troops. Typhoid-fever
has also developed to serious extent.
The average number Of sick in the hos
pitfalls, in addition to the number of men
relieved from duty by order Of the physi-
clans, is 500 The new cases reported TO
the hospitals daily average about forty
cases. There have been twelve cases OF
smallpox among the soldiers so far, six
of which have proved fatal"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-03

{. Plat gave out the following statemen,
tonight:
THE Democratic campaign managers
at the Hoffman House seem 10 be out q
campaign material Before Colonel Theo-
doTe Roosevelt was nominated for Cow
ernor, the Tammany tax-cOmmi ss0ners
attempted to question his eligibility They
quickly dropped that issue. They then an-
nounced that they would make an attack
upon the judiciary, as one of their ISSUES.
That did not turn out right. They then
muzzled all OF their candidates on de
money issue. Not a single Democratic
candidate has been allowed 10 say
word on this vital issue Of the campaign
That issue has proved disastrous 10 the
Democrats. So utterly demorazed arc
our Democratic adversaries that the only
issue now announced by them Is one "a
personal SANDER against me They hart
caused ii TO be announced that / am luke
warm on the ticket headed by Colonel
Theodore Roosevelt.
II would not pay the slightest attention
TO such a Islander II II were not for ths
fact that our adversaries have pedd.ed
this story all over the state. IL is
baseless. slanderOus faisehCO Cd The Re-
publican party; the Repub lean parVs
organization in the State and In Greater
New York, even TO the humblest man ln
the ranks, has been working day and
night. faithfully and Loyalty. for the cleo
ton OF the Republican State candidates
for Governor and the Legislature.
SOUND MONEY EFFORT
"The sound-money allies OF the kepla-
lican party in this fight have also WORKED
as they never worked before. The ols-
ness men, the worklngmen, and all clas''
es of citizens are determined nat
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt ana his as
sociates on the State ticket and all otatF
candidates for office who stand upon lh'
sound-money principles laid down IN ~
Louis In 1896, shall be elected on next
Tuesday. Colonel Rooseyelts election
and the election OF his associates 90 .As
State ticket is assured beyond the shalo"
OF a doubt The Legislature VIII De he'
publican by good majority on joint Da.'
lot. and a great delegation OF ReploAcAH
congressman will be sent 20 Wash.nsIoA
from New York State. 10 sit in the House
OF Representatives.
Finally, and with fervor, | wish 20 "
again, that the Democratic slander that
| am lukewarm toward the RepuDlcdH
ticket demonstrates the utter demofaAzt'
ton of the Democratic campalgners ~
is too ridiculous and too untrue lo'
further comment"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-03
What | Know
About Pianos i?

The average customer would an
swer such a query by saying "Very
little. The person that can play
would advise with some dealer in
standard Pianos who does repu-
table business. BY all means pur-
chase for durability and true quail
ity. Try RAMOS. Avoid the
five-dollars-a-month stores. Price
counts and quality counts. Do not
agree to pay $500 for 5000 Pr
ano because the time of final set
clement is strung out for five or ten
years. We are frank. We can sell
better PIANOS than any store in
Richmond and at lower prices.
Our terms are easy. We do sell
"on time" butnot on an eternity
plan" Cash buyers always cal on
us first, and nine times out OF ten
they come back to us. Remember
our store is on Broad street, be-
tween First and Second streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-03
ON SILVER,
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE)


precise copy. word for word, Of the ia
nous Stanley Matthews resolution, which
passed both houses of Congress in 1878,
and for which President Mckinley him
self voted on January Is, 1878, as a
member of Congress from Ohio.
Surely they cannot with propriety or
Conscience be heard to criticise any
Democrat for following in one instance
the example of their illustrious sound
money President.
WAR-REVENUE ACT.
'But the war-revenue law Of 1898,
passed by a Republican Congress and
approved by a Republican 'honest-money'
President. provided for the issue of war
bonds. and expressly made them payable
in coin.
Does not this law corroborate. con-
Arm. and approve the Teller resolution?
After all the question at present is
largely an abstract one and OF no prac-
tical Importance, because under existing
United States statutes, passed some
years ago, the government is bound 10
maintain all it's money at parity. SO
long as that policy shall be pursued 1t is
not a matter of serious moment what
the strict letter of our national, State,
or municipal securities may be.
1.-The question is largely exaggerated
for political effect, and is only pressed
now in the hope Of disturbing or fright
ening timid businessmen"
GERMANS FOR DEMOCRACY.
NEW YORK, November 2.-About 5000
members of the German-American Re-
form Union met in Cooper Union to-
night. and put the formal endorsement
of the organization upon the Democratic
ticket. The union eulogized the Demo-
cratic ticket and platform, and CON
demned the Raines law and the Republi-
can candidates.
Long before the audience was called to
orde' 1t was seen that it would be neces-
sary to hold overflow meetings. which
was done.
On the platform were many or the most
prominent Germans I'm the city. Edward
b. Amend. president of the German
American Reform Union, was permanent
chairman.
NATIONALS" ENDORSE VAN WICK.
NEW YORK. November "A meeting
of National Democrats was held in the
Brooklyn Academy Of Music tonight, to
make a formal declaration in favor OF
Judge Van Wyck for Governor. George
Coster Peabody. president of the National
Democratic party. was chairman. Edward
G. Howard and ex-Congressman Dewitt
Warner made addresses.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-03
LARGE CROWD All AQUEDUCT.
This In Spite of Fact That Card is
Not Promising.

NEW YORK, November 2.-There was
large attendance at Aqueduct to-day,
although the card was anything but
promising. In the first event BAlouette
opened favorite. although she closed Sc
ccnd horse. Barney Stone was the next
backed Barney Stone made all the run
ming, but was caught by L'Alouette in the
last furlong. and beaten by three-quarters
of a length.
First race-six furlongs Alouette Q1
TO 81 won, Barney Stone % 10 ] and to
y second, Zanone a to y third. Time. LA.
Second race-mile and forty yards-Dan
Rice &c to y won, Morlin a to and TO y
second, Sanders e to 81 third. Time, 1:46.
Third race-fve furlongs-Anagram q
to 81 won, Lepida 90 to l and to u Sc
cond, Morning g to u third. Time, 102 2-5.
Fourth race-mie and a sixteenth
Warrenton (even) won. Blueaway Ql to 5
and to p second, Bona Dea % to p
third. Time. LAG As
Fifth race-six furlongs-Great Land 90
to 81 won, Strangest q to 1 and 7 TO 81 Sc
cond, Colonel Tenny q 10 u third. Time.
Ills.
Sixth race-one mile and forty yards
Bardella (even) won. Campania GO 10 l
and to u second. Swamp Angle % TO u
third. Time. 1:45.
THE LATONIA TRACK.
CINCINNATI, o., November 2.-Results
at Latonia:
First race-slx furlongs-Turtle Dove g
to u won, Primate 6 to 5 and 3 TO - Sc
cond. Governor Taylor q to u third. Time
117 Ia
Second race-fve furlongs-Georgie a to
u won, 'crinkle g TO l and to u second,
Piccolo (6 10 u third. Time. 1903 ii.
Third race-one mile-Tutila % to u
won, Can See EN- g 10 2 and EVEN Sc
cond. Dr. Pitts q to p third Time, 1:i3 IL.
Fourth race-one mile-Guess Me g TO y
won. Maddalo Is to 2 and EVEN second,
Sir Rolla g TO u third. Time. 1:42.
Fifth race-five furlongs-Pretty Rosie
g to p won. Euko g to l and EVEN Sc
cond. Frlesland az to u third. Time,
:03 ga.
Sixth race-one mile-Indra q to p won,
Elusive q to and OUT second, Egbart
g TO y third. Time la 1-2.