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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-04-17
THU STATE CANVASS
Interesting DEVELOPMENTS in the
Contest For the Governorship.
bTRUGGlE FOR OTHER PLACES
Indications Point to the Largest Gath.
erinp Of Republicans Ever Assem.
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Harrisburg. April 15.-Thls has beea
rather an sventful week in STATE poll.
Hcs, dominating with Senator 6uays
suggestion TO Attorney General John
p. EIkin to reconsider his determine
uon To be q candidate for governor this
Senr. Mr.. Elkin's announcement that
he proposes to continue in the canvass
and TO make fight for delegates until
the convention shall be held followed
his interview with Senator Quay and
now the canvass is under way in earn
est.
Who will finally land the nomination
IS now an open problem and the de-
velopments in the different parts OF the
state will be watched with interest.
Senator Quay has said that II he
could name the next governor he would
choose Mr.. Elkin, but for the rea-
sons which he gave in his statement
following the declaration from Mr.. Ell
hin, ne says he thought best to advise
him not to be candidate.
The personal relations between
Messrx Quay and Elkin still remain
friendly and there are many who are
familiar with what is going on who
believe that a satisfactory settlement
Of the matter may be reached before
long.
AN INTERESTING FIELD.
II is too ecrly to venture prediction
as TO what will ultimately be done, but
all indications point the choice of the
convention receiving the loyal sup
port Of Republicans generally no mat
ter who shall be chosen.
Besides Mr.. Elkin there have been
proposed for the governorship among
Others, former United States Senator
]. Donald Cameron, United States At
torney General Knox and General John
X. Brooke. Colonel L. A. Watres, who
has been in the field for some months.
Is continuing his campaign for dele
gates and declares that he will remain
In the contest to the end.
Many of Mr.. Ekin's admirers
throughout the state have announced
their intention to continue their ef-
forts to elect delegates in his behalf.
and are now at work.
Philadelphia has S6 delegates, but
they will not be elected until the lat
ter part of May, by which time the
situation may have adjusted itself.
Three counties elected delegates to
che Republican state convention on Sat.
urday. Mexican, Lehigh and Lawrence.
None OF these counties had q popu-
lar vote for the instruction OF the dele.
gates to the state convention on the
governorship.
There was no contest on this score,
the successful candidates for dele.
gates having been agreed upon some
eime In advance Of the primaries.
The contest over the governorship
win add to the attractions at the state
convention, and 1t Is predicted that
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-04-17
Equal to the Emergency.

Equal to the Emergency.
Teacher (severely-Tommy, there
are three words wrongly spelled in this
excuse! II
Tommy (unblushingly)- man
you mus remember my folks didn't
have the educational advantages ]
have.-Puck.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-04-17

the largest crowd that ever assembled
at Harrisburg will be present to see
the ticket named.
Clubs are already being formed in
the interest Of different candidates,
and the hotel managers are fearful
that they will not be able to accommo-
date more than half Of those who will
be in attendance.
1t is rot improbable that II the con.
test over the governorship shall con.
taue to be spirited, there will be
larger field Of aspirants for the other
plscso sn the ticket and senhlAatsouo
- Be -e . ees& 0e csassE g
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-04-17
4 40 GROVE xxrBc1uR

Chairman Rseder. OF the Republican
state committee. was here this week
and devoted much time to prelim.
inaries for the convention. He says
he has had many applications from the
various counties for promises of cards
OF admission to the convention hall,
but to all these he has made reply
that he will do nothing in the matter
Of tickets for the hall until the dele
gates shall arrive at Harrisburg. He
believes that the delegates should be
given first consideration, and that
where they are accompanied by dele
cations Of friends, they should be
given every opportunity to provide
seats for their neighbors who travel
to the convention city to participate
In the naming of the party nominees.
The canvass for the office OF secre.
tary Of internal affairs is becoming
quite warm. Major Brown, of Erie
county, who has been making an ag.
gressive fight for this nomination, last
week invaded the home county Of Gen.
eral Schall, of Montgomery, who has
also been prominently mentioned for
the successor to General Latta.
Major Brown attended the annual
banquet of the Republican Invincibles
at Norristown, and made a stirring
speech. After he was through General
Schall was called upon, and he, too,
spoke with much fervor. Each got an
ovation, but of course General Schall
will get the delegates from Montgom-
cry, where he Is well known and pop
ular.
No special developments have oc-
cured in the canvass for the lieuten-
ant governorship. Those mentioned
for this honor are former Senator
Brown, Of Lawrence county, who has
the delegates from that county; DR..
Flood, of Crawford county, who has
his home Endorsement; DR.. Reed, Of
Cumberland, whose home delegates
are uninstructed, and others.
Especial Correspondence
Philadelphia, April Ex-senator Pen
rose was unable to come to this city
this week, as he found 1t undesirable
to leave Washington with the Chinese
exclusion bill coming up for final pas
sage In the senate.
He has found the opposition to this
bill to be greater than he anticipated,
and It has required the most careful
and watchful attention to meet sue
cessfully every move Of its opponents.
Senator Penrose was obliged to fight
Senator .Quay's proposed amendment,
which would permit Of the admission
Of Christian Chinese" and those who
aided in the defense Of the American
and other consulates in the recent out
break in China. He declared that 10
change the bill in any particular would
be . mistake. He further held that
the adoption Of such an amendment
would lead to deception and the admis-
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-04-17

"Do you believe In realism in the
drama?" asked the. friend.
II do," answered Mr.. Stormingtoi|
Barnes. "Msny ID the time I would
have given . great deal TO play Mse'|
bath with real banquet. ."-Washins'
.oD Star. 4
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-04-17
The Retort Courteous.

The Retort Courteous.
"Your nose is red," declared the
captious husband, because you dress
too tight"
sand your nose Is red," RESPONDED
the fond wife, because you get too
tight."-Baltimore American.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-04-17
The Original Philosopher.

"The surest method of protecting
ones self from disillusionment," said
the Original Philosopher, "is so to
live that we are not disappointment
to our better selves" Los Angeles
Herald.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-05
CUFFY GIBBONS CAPTURED.
The Negro who Attempted TO XIII
Elizabeth jenkins.

Cuffy Gibbons, the negro who at
tempted to kill Elizabeth jenkins, col
ored, at No. 81 Indian street, on the
night of June 27, by shooting at her
through a window, was arrested last
night by Patrolman j. w. Woods, near
the house where the crime was COM
mitted.
Gibbons and the woman had a quar-
rel on the night of the shooting and he
left her saying that he would have re-
Nenge, as she was paying attention to
another man. lie returned later while
the woman was sitting at a window,
and fired at her with a 32-calibre re-
volver, point blank. The bullet enter
ed her face, struck the jaw bone and
severed an artery. The woman is now
well on the way to recovery.
After the shooting Gibbons got out
of the way and has been at large up
to the time of his capture last night
Policeman Woods, who was on duty in
the vicinity OF Indian street last night,
saw Gibbons, who was probably at
tracted to the scene of his crime by
curiosity, and placed him under ar
rest. He is charged with assault with
intent to kill
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-05
GASOLINE CAUGHT FIRE.
George Sanford and Wife Badly
Burned While Cleaning Clothes.

George Sanford and Wife Badly
Burned While Cleaning Clothes.
George Sanford. colored, and his
wife, Georgia Sanford, who conduct
a cleaning establishment at No. 12O
East Liberty street We're dangerously
burned yesterday morning by the ex-
plosion of a quantity of gasoline which
they were using in their shop.
Some gasoline that dripped from
clothing which had been cleaned ig-
nited spontaneously and a big basin
containing gallon of the gasoline was
set on fire An explosion followed and
before Sanford or his wife could es
cape they were badly burned. They
were removed to the Georgia Infirmary
where it was found that Sanford was
burned worse about the body and
limbs. His face was also burned and
it was said at the infirmary that he
was a critical condition. The woman
vas also seriously burned about the
arms, face and body but she was rest
ing quietly and her chances for recov-
cry are considered good
An alarm to the central engine house
brought the chemical engine to the
fire promptly and the flames were eX-
tnguished before serious damage was
done to the building. The firemen, with
their Red Cross supply chest temper
arily dressed the burns.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-05
ODD FELLOWS EVENING.
savannah Encampment Entertained
With Music, Speeches and Re-
freshments.


freshments.
Savannah Encampment of Odd Eel
lows had arranged for an installation
of officers last night to be followed by
a programme of music recitations and
orchestral selections and. later, re-
freshments. The latter part of the
programme was carried out, but be-
cause of the early arrival of the guests,
and the fact that they filled the lodge
room before the installation services
could be begun, these were postponed
until Friday night of next week.
The programme of the entertainment
in charge of committee, consisting of
Messrs. f. w, Campos, chairman; T.
p. Johnson, 7. H. Drakeford, T. P.
Cornwell and w. H. Shipe, was:
Address, Grand Master Henry Meal
pin.
Selection, First Regiment Orchestra.
Recitation, Miss Julia Epstein.
Song. Mr.. J. NJ. Black.
Selection. the orchestra.
Piano solo. Miss May Palmer.
Recitation, Mr.. A. B. Green.
Mandolin selection, Messrs. Beckett,
Seyden and Dwyer.
Song. Miss Airline MilLard.
Selection, the orchestra.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-05
SHOT FLEEING THIEF.
Unknown Man in Crowd Pursuing
Negro Inflicted Dangerous Wound.

Unknown Man in Crowd Pursuing
Negro Inflicted Dangerous Wound.
While trying to escape from man
whom he had swindled out of Sc Ed
mon Barnard, % years old, colored, was
shot and seriously wounded yesterday
morning, by an unknown man in
crowd which was trying to capture
him.
Last October Barnard was engaged
by Gabriel Young. another colored
man to peddle chickens. Young gave
him chickens which he says were
worth Sc to sell, and Barnard sold
them, but never returned with the
money. Young has seen Barnard sew
eral times on the streets and has often
tried to catch him but the other man
has always been too fast for him.
Yesterday morning Young met Bar
nard on Montgomery street. The for
mer was pushing a wheelbarrow which
he left in the street while he went in
pursuit of Barnard. He saw that he
could not catch him and yelled,
catch thief" A crowd took UP the
chase and one man who was in front
of Barnard pointed a gun in the fleeing
Negroes face, but he kept on running
Another man in the crowd drew re-
volver and fired two shots in the air.
but Barnard never halted so the man
aimed at him and pulled the trigger.
The bullet struck Barnard and made a
hole in his clothing just above his
right hip pocket. 1t entered the flesh
near the hip bone and is supposed to
have inflicted a serious wound. Bar
nard was taken to the police barracks
and locked up. He will be arraigned
before Recorder Myrick this morning
charged with larceny after trust.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-05
THE FOURTH AT ROURKE'S.
Characteristic Celebration Headed
by Owner of the Foundry.

Characteristic Celebration Hended
by Owner of the Foundry.
Mr.. John Rourke, the most patriotic
Irish-American in the South. headed
the forces at his foundry yesterday in
an interesting Fourth of July celebra
ton. American independence is a sub
Ject dear to Mr.. Rourke, and. when
the Fourth comes 1t finds him ready
to let his men off a day, no difference
how pressing work is, and supplying
everything necessary to add to their
enjoyment.
From to 10 o'clock the vicinity of
Rourkes shops resounded with the
echoes of guns that have contributed
to similar celebrations in years past
In fact, the Rourke celebrations are
anticipated by everybody on the East
Side, for not only are his employees
taken care of, but people who call
are shown courtesies and impressed
with the lessons taught by the fight
of our fOrefathers for independence
1t was too hot to read the entire
Declaration of Independence to my men
to-day" said Mr.. Rourke to Morn
ing News man, 80 l decided to adj
dress them briefly"
AInplOy6S ana FellOW GlIlZenS.
said Mr.. Rourke, I'VE have noticed
with interest the talk about our fell
low mechanic, Andrew Carnegie, en-
dowing a library to be Established in
Savannah. This convinces me that he
desires to place at the disposal of the
people wholesome reading matter that
will contribute to their intellectual ele-
walton. Now l wish to say that if Mr..
Carnegie will give to every person in
Georgia a copy of the Declaration of
Independence, invaluable information
will then be furnished them. There
is in it a study for every American
and l advise that every man here OBJ
tain a copy to study. Following the
declaration came the constitution, an
other bulwark of American rights that
should be understood by every work.
ing man"
The fire of cannon was kept up for
some time, and was a reminder to
those about of the previous demonstra-
tons at the shops in honor of visitors.
American Presidents have had salutes
to those belched from the mouths of
those cannon. Distinguished visitors
have been welcomed to that end Of
town by the Rourke artillery. The late
President William Mckinley inquired
when visiting the harbor in a govern
ment boat, What can il be-" Statutes
from Rourke's shops" was the reply
After being treated to an intellectual
feast the men enjoyed the hospitality
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-05
BURNED BY TOY PISTOL.
Harold Kelly Injured While Cele-
brntIng the Glorious Fourth.

Up to a late hour last night but one
serious Fourth of July accident had
been reported.
Ten-year-old Harold Kelly, white
son of c. d. Kelly had his clothing
ignited by the explosion of a toy pistol
and before help came the child had
sustained bad burns on his left leg
from knee to hip. The child's burns,
while very painful are not considered
dangerous.
The child was celebrating the Fourth
in front of his home, No. 30S President
street, east. Suddenly Mrs. Kelly, who
was in the house. heard a cry of pain
from the street. She ran from the
house and saw the child, writhing with
pain. The left leg of his trousers was
in flames. Mrs. Kelly extinguished the
flames and DR.. NJ. F. Dunn, who was
called in, dressed the little fellow s
burns. The doctor stated that the boy
would recover within few days.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-05
HOT SPELL KEEPS UP.
showers Promised for Tomorrow,
and Cooler Weather May Follow.

showers Promised for Tomorrow,
and Cooler Weather May Follow.
Despite the predictions for cooler
weather, with showers, for the Fourth
of July, sent out by the Weather Blu
reau Thursday, the day proved to be
another scorcher. The temperature
was well up in the nineties most of
the day, but in the evening it grew
somewhat cooler. and a steady breeze
was felt. The highest temperature
registered was at 4:S0 in the afternoon,
when mercury was at 9S degrees.
Everybody who could get away from
the heat of the city did so. All of the
resorts in the vicinity of Savannah
were cro8ded. and many hundreds
sought the surf as a means to cool
off
The Weather Bureau was closed
during the day on account of a holt
day, but the forecast sent out from
Washington last night predicts for
Georgia to-day fair and continued
warm, with light variable winds The
conditions for showers tomorrow are
favorable.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-05
SOCIETY OF CINCINNATI.
Accepted Terms of ReadmissiOn Fix
cd by General Society.


cd by General society.
The annual meeting of the Georgia
Society of the Cincinnati was held at
noon yesterday in the law offices of Mr..
Walter G. Charlton. president of the
society. The meeting was attended in
person only by those members of the
society resident in Savannah, though
the others We're represented by proxy.
The society accepted the terms of the
agreement fixed by the general society
as essential to it's readmission. and
with this action becomes Immediately
possessed of all it's old rights and
privileges. 1t had been dormant, prior
10 its reorganiza ton a few months
since, for more than three-q quarters of
a century.
Arrangements were made also to
protect the general society in turning
over to the state society the fund made
up of the months pay of the original
Georgia members. This fund has been
in the possession of the general so
ciety since 1854, when it was turned
over to 1t by the government, that had
been its custodian since the foundation
of the Society of the Cincinnati
Several applications for membership
were received, but they were not acted
on at the meeting of yesterday Their
election was deferred until some time
in the future.
The officers elected at the meeting Of
organization, held a few months since
were chosen for the full term. The
board is made up as follows:
President-Walter G.. Charlton.
Sccretary-G. Noble Jones.
Assistant Secretary-William Harden
Treasurer-F'rancis Apthorp Foster.
The treasurer is a resident of Boston,
but all the other officers elected are
we'll known citizens of Savannah.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-05
To Columbia and Return via South
Railway.

The Southern Railway will operate
popular excursion to Columbia and re-
turn, special train leaving Savannah
from Union Depot, ZOO a. m. Railroad
time, Monday, July Z. Tickets sold at
$3.50 for round trip good returning on
train leaving Columbia 1:25 Monday
midnight, and tickets at $500 good on
any train up to and including train
leaving Columbia 1:25 Tuesday mid
night. Separate coaches for white and
colored people. Information furnished
at City Ticket Office, 141 Bull street, or
Depot Ticket Office, new Union Sta
tion.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-05
and wrists and finally restored hiI
his senses.
Music ON the Pavilion. p

and wrists and finally restored him to
his senses.
Music on the Pavilion.
Music was furnished in the pavilions
by excellent orchestras, and all day the
dancers tripped to the popular airs
that were rendered. There was enough
breeze to make the pastime pleasant.
The walters of the Hotel Tybee had
arranged vaudeville performance for
the evening in the pavilion on the
beach. but they were so much buster
than they had expected to be that it
was not possible for them to give the
show while the mass of the visitors
was still on the island.
a [ 10 O'Clock two sections left the ISL
and for the city, and these brought the
majority Of the people home The mid
night train, too, brought many, espe-
cially the dancers The street railway
company afforded excellent service in
conjunction with the Tybee Railroad,
and passengers had no trouble in
reaching their homes They were tired
by the exertions of the day, but all had
enjoyed themselves.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-05
MyrtIe.s Now Omcers.

Myrtle Lodge, knights of Pythias
last night installed the following Off
GERS, elected in June to serve the next
six months:
Chancellor Commander-W. L. Zealy.
Vice Chancellor-A. L. Byck.
Prelate-T H. Drakeford.
Master of Work-W. F. Cler.
Inner Guard-T. c. Dickson.
Outer Guard-J. o. Zittrauer.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-05

of Mr.. Rourke, who had all kinds of
refreshments for them. They were
treated to eevrything good to eat, and
enjoyed it immensely. Then to cap ii
all they were discharged for the bal
ance of the day to celebrate the
Fourth as they chose. Among some of
the men who participated in yesterdays
affair were those who have been with
Mr.. ROurke for twenty years. The in
cidents of the day closed with the best
wishes of employees to employer. All
day the Stars and Stripes floated across
Bay street. suspended from rope.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-05

Bargain hunters and wholesale buyers
to visit us to-day. Bring along your
sisters and your cousins and your
aunts Get all the cash customers
you can in the procession. We have
anything you may want-from Old Ned
and ginger snaps to legs of lamb and
spring broilers. Our Queen of China
tea, 25c per package; % pounds fancy
rice, S100; two sacks Billiards. flour.
$1.25; so pounds granulated sugar, 81. 80;
meal and grits s1.00 per busheI for to-
day only Southern Grocery Company,
ia Barnard street.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-05
IRON CRASHED TO STREET.

Ornament From Church SteepIe Be
came DisIOdGed and Fell.
An iron ornament. weighing several
pounds became dislodged from the
steeple of the Independent Presbyter-
ian Church yesterday morning and fell
with a crash on Oglethorpe avenue,
where it was broken into four pieces
Fortunately no one was on the block
The nearest person to where the iron
struck was Policeman Sam Halford
who was walking on the opposite side
of Bull street.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-05
B. Y. II. L. Convention, Providence
r. 1.

Account of the above meeting the
Seaboard Air Line Railway will sell
tickets, Savannah to Providence, R. l.,
and return at rate of $3005 via all rail.
Tickets will be on sale July 9Th, 7th and
Sth, and limited to return until July
22nd. Full and complete information
upon application at ticket office, No. Z
Bull street; phone 2S.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-05
Popular Excursion TO Columbia and
Return

On Monday, July Z, Southern Rail
way will run excursion to Columbia
the round trip, tickets limited to one
and two days respectively. Special
train leaves Union Depot at 700 a. m,
Railroad time. Separate coaches for
white and colored people. For tickets
or information call at City Ticket Of
flee, 141 Bull street, or Depot Ticket
Office, new Union Station.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-05
S0UTHSlDE REVEALS OVER.
Rev. NJ. A. jenkins to Return Home
After Many Successful Meetings.

Rev. NJ. 4. jenkins to Return Home
After Many Successful Meetings.
Rev. M A Jenkins of Dublin, who
has been in Savannah for the past sew
eral days conducting a series of re-
vivaI services at the Southside Baptist
Church, closed the series last night and
will return home to-day. The meetings
have been interesting and well attend
ed and WILL it is thought, add largely
TO the membership of the church in the
near future.
Rev. D. S. Edenfeld, pastor of the
church, has announced that he will
hold a special meeting, which will be in
the nature of a surprise tomorrow
night. He is anxious that all members
of the church shall attend. The public
also will be welcomed.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-05
Ask For Your Ticket Via Seaboard
AIRLINE Railway.

They have the best schedule between
Savannah and Brunswick Going:
Leave Savannah 800 am, r. r. Time
Arrive Brunswick ..7:50 am
Returning:
Leave Brunswick ............S:50 D. m.
Arrive Savannah ........11:40 D. m.
$1.00 Savannah to Brunswick and
return via this route every Sunday
morning. Ask for your ticket via Sea-
board Air Line. Ticket office, No. Z
Bull street. Phone 2S.-ad.