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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-31

DANv1LLE, VA, October so.-tspe-
cial.)-Governor Montague spoke here to-
night before one of the largest audiences
that ever assembled in the Academy OF
Music. The house was filed with every
class of citizens, the crowd being a cos
mopolitan representation of the voters OF
the community. There was scarcely a
vacant seat in the building Even the
balconies were packed except the tier OF
seats reserved for the negroes, small
sprinkling of whom were present. The
boxes on either side Of the house were
filled with ladies. whose brilliant cos
tunes lent a dash OF coloring to the
scene. The stage. on which the speakers
whose auspices the speaking was conduct
ed, were seated, was drapeu with flags
and streamers Of the national colors.
The chair reserved for Mr.. Montague.
hidden in red, white. and blue bunting.
Those Present.
The occasion for the speaking was the
Governors response to an invitation from
the Democratic committee and the adj
dress was in support of Hon. Claude A.
Swanson, the Democratic nominee for
Congress from this district. The Demo-
cratic committee composed of the follow
ing gentlemen, occupied the stage with
the speakers: Senator Eugene Withers.
Messrs. F. F. Bowen, chairman; Hon.
Harry Wooding, Mayor of the city;
George T. Fitzgerald, William R. Mitch
ell, L. C. Berkley, Jr.. John P. Swanson,
r. E. Wiley, Colonel James M. Neal, DR..
Robert Blackwell. J. Arthur Brewer, 3.
H. Custer, L. G. Martin, A. W. Douthat.
George L. Corbin, A. B. Clement, c.. D.
Ponton. John A Hawkins, S. n. Davis,
and others.
The meeting was called to order by
Chairman T. F. Bowen. who made brief
statement calling attention = the object
of meeting and urging every Demo
crat to turn out on the day of election
and give the brilliant young statesman
from Cha than the largest majority that
he has ever had
What We Could Do.
Governor Montague was introduced py
Senator Withers and spoke for about an
hour and a half. During the entire dis
course, he was listened to with marked
attention and his utterances were the
occasion Of enthusiastic applause at fire.
quent intervals. He said that he was
here in the interest of the candidacy OF
Hon. Claude A. Swanson, and while he
did not entertain doubt as to his cleo
ton, it was not well to be too sanguine
II think said he, that the white peo-
pie have done what is best for the negro
and that matter is settled, but we are
on the eve of national election and the
question is often asked what good q
Democrat victory would accomplish. If
we can carry the next House it will slim
ulate the Democrats of the nation and
give us a greater change for future sue
cess We cannot trust the Republicans
to remedy the evil, because a Republican
Congress that would regulate these evils
would administer a rebuke to the last
one. President Roosevelt breaches con
troll of trusts and reciprocity with Cuba
but II he wants his next Congress to do
these things. he must condemn his last
Congress which did not
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-31
KILLED BY DEPUTY SHERIFF.
John Ni11i. Attempts to Lihcrete n
Friend With Fatal Results.

JACKSON. MISS, October 3o.--In an
attempt to lberate his friend. 0. 3. Jones,
from the county Jail at Mount Olive, Miss,
last night, John Mills, white man. was
shot and instantly killed by Deputy Sher-
iff Walker. Mills approached the Jail
armed with two six-shooters and an axe
and when ordered to halt attempted to
draw his pistols. vhereupon Officer Walk
er fired, killing Mills instantly
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-31
COALB0RO's MATCH FACTORY.
The Heavy Machinery for the Plant
Has Arrived.

CHESTER, VA, October sO.-(Special)
The shipment of machinery for the match
factory, which is being erected at Coal
boro, arrived here last week from the
north over the Atlantic-Coast Line. This
shipment required a number of large cars
to transport it here. The consignment is
of such class that the transfer force
at this place are unable to handle the
freight. It was learned that the Coast
Line would tomorrow send its Wreck.ng
train and force from Richmond to han
die the heavy machinery. which is to be
transferred from the Coast Line cars to
the narrow-guage cars Of the Farmville
and Powllatan road, in order that it may
be forwarded to its destination
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-31

Failing to hear from the Finance
Committee concerning funds for the
purchase Of site, the Carnegie Library
Board now appeals directly to the Coun.
Gil for the desired appropriation.
There is the best of reason to believe
the Finance Committee is opposed to
the Library scheme; and If the Cauncil
should request an immediate report, in
response to the memorial printed be-.
Low, the result would be the return Of
the appropriation measure with an un.
favorable recommendation.
The effect Of the nemorial-at least,
one Of its efects-will be to show the
public that the Carnegie Library Board
has 'gone the length Of its rope'' and is
not responsible for the delay that has
occurred.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-31
Trusts and the Tariff.

Governor Montague .hen went into z
lengthy discussion of the trusts, show
ing that control Of any article regulated
the price, and the price regulated the
wages OF those employed in the produc-
ton of an article, and that the only relief
from this is reduction of the tariff on
these articles, so that competition could
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-31
FRANK S. CANNON RESIGNS.
His Successor a. Third vice-Presi.
dent Southern Not Yet Named.

dent Southern Not Yet Named.
WASHINGTON, D. c., October D.-
Frank S. Cannon. third vice-president OF
the Southern Railway. has rendered his
resignation 70 the company. to taka
effect November LIST. Mr.. Gannons resig-
nation was filed some time ago. when hs
started on trip TO the Pacific c.asc.
but his action was not made public until
to-day. Mr.. Gannon's successor has NOT
yet been appointed. In the meantime tha
duties OF his office will devolye upon
the second rice-president.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-31
h REMARKABLE INVALID.
AaitfaA Man Confined to HI. Bee

I"A Van Confined to HIS BED
for :,6 Years.
STE BOSTON. VA. October 30
s4.. sl)--Mr. John J.. Moore, who lives
Inn, .'i carmel. In Halifax, as told I,
aa, correspondent by a reliable gentle
a.. ~ now nearly 20 years old. Fo:
h t Elk years he never was out OF ms
4. A account Of some spinal trouble
~ afs ago when alone he concluded
d, walk. he made a few steps each
i sgf e. now able to walk inz!,is room
~ 1s saw ra:lnoad. although liyes5
1 @4 slies from one. He iE reported
!. W Uniformed man in Halifax
d ss ss nything after his affiictioE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-31
MILES I'M MANILA.

The Iieutenant-General and Party
Anchors In the Harbor.
MANILA. October so-The United
States army transport Thomas, with Lissa-
tenant-General Miles and his party ON
board. anchored IN Manila harhsr -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-31

will give all its power to cooperate with
the faithful and efficient men on the
board and on the force. and to defeat and
remove the incompetent, unfaithful and
neglectful.
The Police Department.
It Will demand that the subordinates
on the force shall not be left to take the
initiative in enforcing the law, but that
the board of commissioners shall require
the executive head Of the department to
be the leader in its activity.
The union demands that the laws regu-
lating the sale of Intoxicating liquors shall
he rigidly enforced. especially those for
bidding such sales on Sunday and to mi-
norS.
To Enforce the Law.
It will use its power and influence and
energy, to see that the police lorce pre-
vents the opening here of any gambling
house. One of it's chief efforts will be to see
that tempta ton to squander earnings in
gambling shall not be obtruded on boys
and others whose families and future ca
reers demand that they use what they
earn for proper and practical purposes.
II will demand that the police depart
n1ente suppress all places kept for the
purpose Of developing vice, and will fur
ther demand that all such vice be at
least kept entirely from all resident dis
tricts of the city.
We urge all citizens who sympathize
with these purposes to unite with the
union and to join US in an earnest, per-
sistent and organized effort to make and
keep Richmond a clean and law-abiding
city.
Resolution offered by Mr.. Montague and
unanimously passed:
That the Citizens Union commends the
action of the finance COMMITTEES OF the
city council @inrecommondIng Ia that the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-31
ROOSEVELT WILL TAKE
A VIRGINIA OUTING.
He VIII Probably visit Some of the
BattIeflcIls OF the Civil

WASHINGTON, October 3o.-President
Roosevelt and small party will leave
here tomorrow night on an outing for a
dav or two in Virginia. It is probable
some of the battIefields OF the Civil
War. will be visited.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-31
COLLISION OF AN EXPRESS.
Two Runaway FreiEht-Cars Cause
Wreck and Death

OXFORD, o., October 30.-The express
for Chicago. over the Cincinnati, HamiI-
ton and Dayton. and the Monon routes.
coIlided with two runaway freight cars
here last night, wrecking the engine. bag-
gage car and mail cars. Engineer Ed
ward Conn and two unknown tramps vera
killed. The wrecked cars were burned
None OF the pa ssenger coaches left the
& vereS hurt. 81
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-31

Resolution offered by Mr. Campbell and
unanimously adopted:
That one of the present purposes of the
Citizens Union is to continue the asita-
ton for a searching investigation of the
records of members OF the common coun-
Gil and boaro Of aldermen. so that the
people may know which men have been
faithful to their trusts and which. II
any, have been disloyal
After the general meeting the executive
committee went into secret session and
is printed above. The following resolu-
tions were adopted and given out for pub
lication Wednesday night:
Resolved, That the Citizens Union ear
nestly endorses the acton of the Finance
Committee OF the City Council in increas-
ing the minimum liquor license for this
city to $500. IS.
Record OF Councilmen.
Resolved, That one of the present puf-
poses of this Union is to continue the agi-
tation for a searching investigation OF the
records Of members Of the Common Coun-
ell and Board Of Aldermen, SO that the
people may know which men have been
faithful to their trust and which, II any,
have been diSloyal."
rs It is understood that early action will
be taken to carry, this last resolution into
effect. Opinions differ as to whether the
Union will call a mass-meetinE Of citi-s
zens to adopt resolutions or whether II
will endeavor to secure q great petition.
to- the Council asking that the action By,
which the Minor investigation resolution
was defeated shall be recouhd dered.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-31
MARTIN THE ORATOR.

Junior Senator's Fine Address in
Winchester Last Night.
WINCHESTER VA, October S0.-fSpe-
ciaL)-Hon. Thomas S. Martin arrived in
Winchester this morning and all day long
the Hotel Evans, where he is stopping,
was made the Democratic headquarters.
CONTINUED Of. SIXTH PAGE.)
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-31

minimum charge for liquor license in the
city shall be $500, and urges the city's
representatives in council to stand By
the action of said committee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-31
TWELVE PAGES.
TIE DAYS SUMMARY.
THE WEATHER.

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~ fajr, fresh soutlwcs; winds.
North carolina--Fair and warmer Fri
49,. saturday fair: lisht variable winds.
-,,a weather in Richmond yesterday was
III snd fair. The range of the Dispatch,
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-31

T, will give all its power to cooperate with
the faithful and efficient men on the
board and on the force. and to defeat and
remove the incompetent, unfaithful and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-31
WIFE's LETTERS IN POCKETS.
at Least "Titia," the signcr, is
Thought to Be Wife.

PATHETIC IN THE EXTREME.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-10-28
A WORD TO DEMOCRATS.

The impression must not obtain that
this paper is a democratic paper be-
cause at this time it is supporting the
democratic ticket, and THE HERALD does
not, therefore, attempt to advise demo-
Gratis as democratic paper.
THE HERALD is supporting the demo-
cratic ticket because we believe it is by
far the best ticket,
This paper was close observer of the
late republican convention. 1t saw the
representative taxpayers of that con-
vention go into caucus in the court
house on the night before that conven-
ton, and again on the day of the con-
vention, and make heroic and manly
attempt to overturn the ring that had
its hands on the republican party at
that time. The glorious effort made by
these sincere and earnest men at the
court house was of no avail. The
Clique and "rihg' prevailed and a
legislative ticket of like kind, with its
authors, was presented to the people by
bare majority representing the very
worst elements in the convention. Ow-
ing to the ascendancy of the republican
party in this county, this ticket will be
win unless the taxpayers of all parties
60 to the polls and vote against it.
The democratic party is to be COM
mended in bringing nothing into this
campaign that would stir up party ami
mosities, and we feel that we speak cor
rectly when we say to the democrats
that the socialists and better class Of
republicans; those who do not belive in
bossism or political trickery; those who
composed that gallant caucus at the
court house, who tried so heroically to
stem the tide together with these whom
they represented, will help at the polls
to elect this ticket, and we urge, there
fore, every democrat to see to it that
himself and every other Democrat gets
to the polls on election day.
Be not discouraged because you think
you are in the minority as party.
While this may be true strictly on a
party vote at this election, yet your
county ticket will get the votes of so
many independent voters and so many
people opposed to ring rule, that We be-
lieve every man on it will be elected by
a good, round, safe majority.
Therefore, up and at them, early and
late, gentlemen OF the democratic party,
and victory is yours.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-10-28

If there is any one man to whom the
County, irrespective of party, owe a
debt of gratitude it is to A. j. Splawn.
Mr.. Splawn was called upon by the
Commercial Club of this city to assume
task in the securing of the right Of
way for the new electric line that others,
knowing their inability did not dare to
undertake. How well he succeeded is
matter of record. Without dollars
worth of interest in the line, or foot of
property in the city or along the pro.
posed route, this man gave his time and
money, because he was public spirited
enough to realize that such an enter
prise was needed in this valley.
More than that. 1t was through the
tireless efforts Of Mr.. Splawn that the
Washington State Fair for 1902, passed
into history as the mo successful one,
financially and otherwise OF ,anv yet
held. Mr.. Splawn as president of the
board together with his energetic ASSOC
ciates, by skillful management has lifted
the state fair entirely out OF debt, and
after all bills have been paid and re-
ceipts are in, there will be in the treas
ury between $500 and $500. The total
receipts including the state appropria-
ton of IS, 600 amounts to more than $l7,-
600. Unselfishly he labored, for which
he did not receive a cent, that the state
might boast of a creditable fair. 1t is
such men the people need in the state
legislature, and it is to be hoped that
the honorable record Mr.. Splawn has
made as resident of IS years in this
valley may be crowned by seat in the
senate, from which he would acquit him.
self with honor. A vote for Mr.. Splawn
on November 4, should be cast by every
voter who believes that honor counts
for something.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-10-28

The board of directors of this school
district have called a citizens meeting
for Nov. 9Th, at 7 80 p. m, in the Cen
trail school building. Every taxpayer
and friend of education in the city and
district should be present. The fnan.
cial condition of the district will not per-
init bonding for permanent structures
until after the next assessment of real
property In 1905, and building of such
cannot be commenced before spring Of
1905. In the meantime, for three school
years. the children of the district must
be provided for. 1t does not pay to rent.
1t seems as if the idea of the board to
erect few cheap, yet comfortable.
wooden buildings was the only way to
solve the problem. At any rate all
friends of education should be present at
the meeting and confer with the board,
who are making laudable efforts to sup
ply the needed facilities at a minimum
cost. See notice of meeting in another
column.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-10-28
ARAILRoAp COMMISSION.

The democratic and republican state
conventions inserted a plank in their
party platform calling for an appointive
railroad commission to regulate fares
and freights in this state and correct the
inequalities thereof now existing, as
well as relieve the people from the ex.
tortionate demands of these corpora
tions. The conventions of each party, in
Yakima county, passed similar resolu-
tons therefore it is fair to conclude
that large majority of the voters in
this county favor such a commission.
This being the case and the wish of
the citizens being to relieve themselves
from recognized oppression, the per-
sons sent to the legislature to enforce
this desire, should certainly be in accord
and sympathy with their constituents.
The voters of this county would hardly
be anxious or willing to send J. !. Hill,
president of the Great Northern rail-
road, to the legislature at Olympia, to
select such commission or draft and
pass the chill" creating such an Office
then why should republican voters of
this county be called upon or expected
to vote for one of Jim Hills attorneys,
in the person of Ira P. Englehart, to
represent them in the Senate of this
state for such purpose? The most of us
had rather trust principal than a hired
agent, in such contingency.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-10-28

Mr.. Englehart's officia! course regard
ing the appropriation for the state fair
by the legislature of 1899 was directly
against the interests of the people OF
this county, among whom of course that
appropriation was largely spent. The
bill as first introduced appropriated for
the state fair 10000. Mr.. Englehart,
as chairman of the committee on ap.
preparations, to which the bill was re-
ferred, got it reduced to $4,000, but the
joint senator from this and Klickitat
Counties took the matter up and in spite
of Mr.. Englehart's opposition, sncoe .ded
in getting the amount as it left Mr..
Englehart's hostile hands, raised by
amendment to $4,000, in which amount
the bill passed. Here is another of the
many damned spots" in Englehart's
record that will not out at his bidding.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-10-28

Will the farmers and payers of
this county prefer to be represented in
the Legislature by farmers, taxpayers,
home-makers and men of affairs, we'll
acquainted with the needs of the coun-
try for twenty five years past and men
Of family and well seasoned reputation,
and who will live and die among us and
who will leave regulations to their chill
dren after them, like Captain Jack
Splawn and Farmer Marks, or will they
prefer lawyer and a man of no family,
no property, and no anchorage, who can
while here today, just as easily and per-
haps much more conveniently, be some
where else tomorrow, like Englehart
and DIR. Hare, neither of whom have
done anything for the upbuilding of the
county, and both Of whom are profess
sional Office seekers and place hunters.
If the voters who love their homes and
the sanctity of public Office, bear the
above truthful comparisons in their
minds when they vote, they will answer
the above question in no uncertain man
ner.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-10-28
A Republicans Honest opiulon.

To THE HERALD:-The Republic of
two weeks ago printed an article urging
the republicans to stand by the legisla-
tive ticket and enumerating the woes
that would befall the state and the ma
ton if the democratic representatives
were elected. Now I, as an honest re-
publican, beg to differ with the worthy
editor. have nothing to say against
the nominee for state senator but the
men nominated for the lower house are
not fair representatives of the republic
cans of Yakima county nor are they fair
representatives of the people of Yakima
county.
want laws made for me by men who
can keep sober and by men who have
some visible honest means of getting a
living.
Two years ago last August one of our
worthy candidates was nominated but
turned down (bv the convention) for
certain county Office. The worthy boss
editor, in commenting on it the next
week, assured the aforesaid gentleman
that he could have the office in two
years without even asking for it, and
this man has been standing around on
the streets lin the daytimr) ever since
waiting for it, but the machine, instead
of dropping him where it promised two
years ago, made a mistake and dropped
him a notch too high.
Now, don't believe in ring politics,
and especially when they put up un-
worthy men. l am in full sympathy
with republican principles; but when
the party makes such blunder as I
have been trying to point out, believe
it is the w;sest and safest policy for the
party and all the people to correct it
when they have chance-that is No.
vember 4th. HONEST REPUBLICAN.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-10-28
lMr. Robertson Dodged.

EDITOR HERALD: The Editor of the
Republic attempted to answer my open
letter last week, after having first let one
week pass so that people could forget
the import of it. He then answers a
statement as if made by me which l
never made, viz: that Messrs. Donald,
Clemans, Goodman and Reed had per.
manently left the Republican party.
What l said and what repeat is that
these men were turned down in the Re-
publican primaries and convention be-
cause they could not be nodded into
tools by shameless cabal composed of
Robertson, Englehart, Hare and Guthrie
with Ed Whitson stumbling closely at
its heels. And what | asked Colonel
Robertson to do was to ask these men
and each of them Whist they thought of
the Republican primaries in this city
and the convention following closely in
its wake and what they thought Of the
little ring that run both and to publish
all these gentlemen said upon this sub
ject. He has wholly lodged and evaded
this issue and l now again repeat it to
him and ask him to interview them each
of them upon these propositions or for
ever admit that he is falsifier and
thereafter hold his peace as in common
decency becomes man SO branded.
HENRY j. SSrvELY.