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THE NASHViLLE AMERICAN, SUNDAY "MOKSISG." KG vXjIBEB xSDG, A FEMALE PICKPOCKET. 9-lb basket $6.00 Chen- 'jtl pair pound 10 Gan ton 50c All Calico Basting 10c Cur- 35c, All- 25c Veil- 2Gc, 10-4 best Con-' We Borders per- per Wool Scar Remnants, Thread six tain Scrim Wool Lin- Inga, Bleached cord Qtfapes per ''Curtains New Wee let Flannel per Spools per sey Flannel, per Sheetings a basket pair $4.00 Lace 7c Best a yard, yard, for yard, a yard, yard, yard, 10o. $1.75. Sl-25. 3c.

25 c. 2C. 5c. 2c. 15c.

5c. 12c. Silver Leaders at Washington Express Themselves. Pure Leaf Lard, per pound, 5c. mi i iq campaign.

Donath, it is 'said, refused to divulge his destination in Tennessee, but admitted that he is on a political errand. Democrats. Populists and Republicans alike are Settling down, to the conviction as election day approaches that party lines Will be obliterated on election day. There will practically be but two electoral tickets. The concession is made at all the headquarters here.

Palmer and Buckner and other sideshow tickets are rapidly dwindling Into Insignificance. Gen. Palmer's statement that lie Would not think hard of "sound money" Democrats who should vote for McKinley taken for what it Is worth, the casting off of the mask of hypocrisy with which the two Generals have been parading the country im the name of Democracy. Tom Watson's admonishment to his followers that they could vote for whoever they pleased was also discussed In this connection at headquarters today. As a result of these declarations of Palmer and Watson there Is no question now in the minds at headquarters that the votes will be marshalled for Bryan and McKinley In such strong alignment that neither the -Palmer and Buckner ticket nor1 the personality of Tom Watson will be factors at the polls on Tuesday next.

The Democratic and Populite voters have long ago taken Gigantic Clearing and Unparalleled Boys 25c McKinley and Hobart Caps, at 9c. 25c Plaid Wool Dress Goods, at per yard, 100. 39c Velveteen, at per yard, 100. 25c Crepon Silks, at per yard, 5c. Corn Meal arits, per pound, 10.

36o Fascitis turs. each at 19c. Soft finish Machine Spool thread 3 for 5c. This does not mean selling a few articles cheap as a catch-penny dodge, but a Genuine November CLEARING SALE of all Surplus Stock. Only a few short weeks before we must turn our store into a Holiday Bazar.

In the meantime we must sell the goods; we must have room, and our only remedy is sacrificing present stock. Hence, a word to the wise is sufficient. Flannels, Blankets, Dress Goods, Lace Curtains, Wool Underwear, Hosiery, Table Linen arid Boys' Clothing. The greatest opportunity ever offered cash, buyers. Note extreme low prices.

We save you money on everything.tS? Earl Wilson's celebrated 25 E. W. Collars, each 9c Men's Hats, at 25c Boys' and Men's 50c Broadcloth Caps 23c 7c Crinoline Lining, per yard. 27 fine Clarified Sugar foi" 6c Canton Flannel, per yard, $1.00. 3c.

2c. lQo. die. 5c. 10c 23c lo.

2c. ATTEMPTS A THICK IN NASHVILM5 tRAltSED IN CHICAGO. Holm J. T. McKei'l or $270, But C'nptured ii Few Hoitrs Lu'ter; and the Money Recovered From' 11 cr Mouth.

One of the most important and admirably handled cases which have been ptatd to the credit of the police 'department this year was worked to a successful conclusion last night ny Sergt. Dick Reid and Patrolman George L. Smith. About 10:30 o'clock last night J. T.

McKeel. a well-known citizen, called at the station-house and complained thai he had just been robbed of $270 by a negro woman. The robbery occurred in Gay alley in the dark, and McKeel was una-We to give a good description of the woman. Sergt. Reid and Patrolman George.

Smith were put on the case, and at o'clock this morning they had obtained enough evidence ta warrant a raid on the Cooper brick, on South Front street. They made their way to the sefiond floor, and' arrested Lilly Foster, alios Ollle Gold, and Bud PIckard, both colored. On their approach another- negro man leaped from a socond-story window and made his escape. The prisoners were taken to the station-house and searched. During, the search the woman was forced to open her mouth, and a package was taken from within, which was found to contain of the stolen money.

The remaining $20 could not be found, although the pair were thoroughly searched. It Is claimed that the woman came, here about Lwo weeks ago from Chicago at the solicitation of the negro PIckard. and that she is a noted pickpocket. She was locked up on a charge of grand larceny. McKeel was deeply gratified at the sue.

cessful termination or what seemed ut first to be a most costly experience. llo claims the woman abstracted the money while caressing him. SHOOTING AT MEMPHIS. Contractor Killed In a How With a Deputy Sheriff. MEMPHIS, Oct.

31. (Special.) John Saint, a prominent contractor and house-mover, was shot -and killed here this evening' by Ernest 'Miller, a Deputy Sheriff of one of the Magistrate courts. The shooting occurred in a street car at the terminus of one of the suburban lines. Both men participated In the shooting, and it is supposed that Saint shot first. Five or six shots were fired and one of the bullets found lodgment ia the shoulder of C.

T. Carlson, one of the passengers In the car. Carlson's wound is not serlou. Saint died to-night, after suffering four hours. The shooting grew, out of a.

previous row over a bet an to the result of the trial of a negro before the Magistrate, Miller winning the bet. A fight followed, Miller using his revolver as a club on Skint's head. Miller has been released on $10,000 bond. EFWOKTH I.UAGUICItS. Delightful Entertainment Given Recently at DonelHon.

large audience attended the entertainment given by the EpWorth League of the (Methodist Church at Donelspn, five miles from the city on the Lebanon pike. Several league members of this city were present. The following programme was well rendered: Song, "Bleat Be the Tie That Binds," audience; prayer, by the President: song, "Scatter Precious Seed," audience; brief sketch of the life of Longfellow, T. C. McCdmpbell; recitation, "How Tom Sawyers Whitewashed the Fence," Miss Maud Ridley, song, "I Am Jesus' Little Lamb," Juniors; reading from Longfellow, Mrs.

Frank Gains; vocal solo, Miss Fairy Thompson; recitation, "Evangeline On the Prairie," Miss Jennie Mays; mandolin solo, Aiden Thompson; vocal solo, Hardy Heuin; recitation, Miss Claude Mc-Cland; song, "Sunshine In My Soul," audience. Mast All Stand Together. To The American: The political situation is, to my mind, very similar to some people's idea of medicine. If a little will do good, a heap will do more good. Doubtless Mr.

Bryan in the executive office would do a great deal of good, but with a Congress In full sympathy with him he will be able to do a great deal more goad. The President may insist on the en forcement of the laws that be, to the best interest of the people, but has no power to enact good laws that may be deslra'ble or to repeal bad ones 'that are undesirable. Therefore, our work as a people throughout the nation Is but half done when we have elected the right man President. Now, let us see to it that he is not handicapped with a Congress antago: nlstic to the principles- of governmental reform, for which we are so earnestly contending. We have In this district a candidate In full sympathy with our favorite the Hon.

John Wesley Gaines. Well, I have heard a great deal said about Mr. Gaines, divers kinds of opinions, and expressions without opinion, but there are some things "I have not heard. I have not heard from his worst opponents that he did not possess the courage of his convictions. I have not heard that those convictions were at Variance with the principles for which we are contending as essential to the perpetuity of good government, and the liberties of the people as enunciated In the Chicago platform.

I have not heard of any contingency likely to arise which would place his principles at the disposal of the highest bidder, nor have I heard any good reason why any man who is a lover of liberty and government administered in the interest of all the-people cannot conscientiously and heartily support Mr. Gaines; that we will do 2,000 better to-day than last Tuesday, 2,000 better next Tuesday than to-day. To get the United States Senate as we need It, It Is necessary to have the General Assembly and State Executive in touch with what we believe to be the people's interest. Under the present regime the United States Senators' pathway must be through their chambers, and I heartily congratulate the Democracy of Davidson County on their most excellent selection of nominees, and when they are elected (which is beyond the peradventure of a doubt), If a contingency should arise, am sure they would -elect a man who would re-ilect credit on their choice. I do not know how many or whose lui ts would contain a senatorial bee, but I think if It was left to me I could find a man right ne.ir here who would just fill the bill.

I refer to the gentleman who followed the Hon. Benton McMillin the other night at the Vendome with a short talk, in which there was a great deal said the Hon. James M. Head. A.

A. NORTH. SIKH l-'OR BRYAN, TelL-HTiim From IJ. S. Marshal Hawkins in Indiana.

In spite of the cil-eful estimates of Mark Hanna and other good authorities as to the probable outcome of the election, the cau.se of Mr. Bryan is hot hopelessly lost. The following telegram from a gentleman in one of the deciding States goes to show that the a ess these estimates is qit'stlonable: INDIAN'A'POBIS, Oct. 30, ISM. Y.

c. Barrett, Nashville, Tenh.t In my opinion, think I know Indiana Is positively sure for Bryan. H. M'AWKINS, "United States Marshal." This Is a copy of a telegram whose genuineness canhot be doubted. William Jennings Bryan as Good as Elected, They Have Prima Facie Evidence That is Indisputable.

Betting in MoKinley's Favor a Republican Trick. They Have the Boodle Wim Wliitili to MaUe the Illnff Qua 'u Heel, cr Couicn to Tun ncsiec. WASHINGTON, Oct. 31. (Special.) It' ever there was a set of confident political managers, they are at this national political centre to-night.

To the minds of Senators Faulkner and Butler, the Democratic-Populist Chairmen at these headquarters, "William Jennings Bryan Is as good as elected President of the United States. Faulkner and Butler talked confidence to-day as they have not talked -bet ore in the campaign. "With Mark Hanna's published forecasts before them, with the blatant Babcock's empty bluster about "a crushing defeat" for Bryan on Tues day, and with the odds of the moneyed classes in the betting arena on McKinley, Butler and iniUKner are snaking their fingers in the face of the Hannaltes and claim 258 votes in the electoral college for Bryan upon prima facie evidence that cannot be disputed. Chairman Butler arrived from Chicago last night direct from close conference with Chairman Jones and the other coalition leaders. The" Populite Chairman was the happiest man in "Washington to-day.

Chairman Faulkner was just as buoyant with the feeling that Bryan has a sure thing. Butler gave his final estimate of Bryan's strength this afternoon. Butler's conseuvatlsm in giving forecasts has been remarkable. He has heretofore not claimed as much as any of the other Chairmen, and has apparently endeavored to be certain of his ground before moving out statements. Chairman Butler "Two weeks ago I gave out an estimate, claiming as absolutely certain for Bryan 232 'In arriving with that estimate gave to Bryan all of the Southern States, including Maryland and "West Virginia, all of the States west of the Mississippi, except Iowa and Minnesota, and added Indiana, which then seemed to be the only sure State in the middle West for Bryan.

Those States made a total of 232 votes. I did not include In that estimate Delaware. In the doubtful column I placed Michigan, Minnesota and Illinois, and paid that Ohio was trembling on the balance. To-day I will add to my estimate of weeks ago Michigan 14 votes, Minnesota 9 yotes.and Delaware 3 votes, 2(! more, giving Bryan 25S sure votes. The estimate will then stand: For Bryan Alabama 31, Arkansas 8, Delaware 3, Florida 4, California 9, Colorado 4, Georgia 13, Idaho 3, Indiana 15, Kansas 10, Kentucky 13.

Louisiana 8, Maryland Michigan 14, Minnesota 9, Mississippi 0, Missouri 17, Montana 3, Nebraska 8, Nevada 3, North Carolina 11, North Dakota 3, Oregon 4, South Carolina South Dakota 4, Tennessee 13, Texas 35. Utah 3, Virginia 12, Washington 4, West Virginia 16, "Wyoming 3, total 25K. I would give McKinley everything else, except Iowa, Illinois and Ohio, which I class as doubt fill, with leanings to Bryan. 1 consider Illinois as largely 'in favor of Bryan, and if be required to put it in the Bryan or McKinley, it would go into the Bryan column. Iowa and Ohio are doubtful States, with reasonable chances in each for Bryan.

There are elements of doubt in both States. If the election were 'a week off there would be no doubt about Bryan carrying both Iowa and Ohio. In Chicago there is a large element of doubt. Nobody ha yet been able to place that city, but the best-posted Democratic local managers say the city will be a standoff. The balance of the State will give Bryan 40,000 majority.

Iowa is a S'tate in which the condition made it easier for Bryan to cany than many of the other States I know of, but Democratic managers delayed working it, conceding It to the Republicans. The work done there lately has shaken the State from one end to the other, and the chances are 'bright for Bryan. "Almost any combine that can be made elects Bryan. Taking my former estimate of 232 votes, for instance, Bryan could lose Maryland and be elected. He could lose West Virginia and be elected.

The Republicans are now claiming Kentucky, which they will never get. But If we lose Kentucky, Michigan will make up the loss." Senator Butler was asked why he felt so confident, with the betting In favor of McKinley. His answer was that the Republicans have a large amount of money on hand for campaign purposes, which they can't use effectively on the votes, and their last chance Is to use it as a big bluff. Suppose they have $5,000,000 which they can't use without its becoming a boomerang-then their hope is to blow it Into betting to try to Influence the driftwood vole. It's a desperate blind throw of.

money into the tLtrk, without seeing nny good to come from It, except the heps1 that it may influence votes somewhere." "I have no reason to eh an go my opinion one iota," said Chairman Faulkner. Then the Senator proceeded to nay that his confidence Was increasing. One reason for this, he said, was the returns being received at headquarters from the blanks sent to clubs some time ago. These returns are being received every day. Chairman Faulkner declared that ho put greater confidence In these returns, alleging that they were facts, and nut fancies.

They'showed, he said, the feeling of the people as much as anything else. Matt Quay, the notorious Pennsylvania leader, descended Into the city today and held a long conference with Aug. Donath, a well-known Quay striker In this city and Philadelphia. Donath left suddenly for Tennessee at the cIos nf the interview. Quay's well-known methods, and especially his connection with the Indiana bloek of scandal in a former presidential has aroused a stnmg suspicion thai his emissary goes Into nnr of the Tennessee' ciiu-s at this late state of the campaign for heeling purposes, inasmuch as Donath is known to have been the medium through which large nums of Ma stern money have passed Into debatable States during the present Black Jet Tiimmlns, per yard, 5c.

2-yard wide Table Felt, per yard, 75o. Men's 50c Working Shirts, each, 23c. SI double Bed Blankets, pair, 48c. can Tomatoes, can, 6c. 5o Package Needles, each, 2o.

Red Blankets, $2.98 25 cents Song Books, each, Be Package Envelopes, per package, man, and, therefore, has not caused active opposition. In District Nine, in which Birmingham Is located, the gold Democratic nominee, Dr. A. Lawson, of Hale County, might have stood some chance with a good UBe of money; but the money does not appear to have been forthcoming and O. W.

Underwood, silver Democrat, will be elected. The only chance an alteration of the above estimates is the same kind of review as Congress gave Alabama congressional elections of 1894, in which event there might be changes from tho official results In Districts Two, Three, Five and Nine. The Legislature Is sllverlte and will elect a stiver mah to succeed- Senator Pugh, unless McKinley is elected, in which event Gov. Oates, a conservative "sound money" Democrat, stands tha best chance. at this writing it jooks wte a sojia stiver Delegation to Washington with the exception of Mr.

Taylor, and the latter nominated on a silver platform. POWBB' BXTItACTJSD FltOM SNOW. (Castle's Magazine.) Besides a considerable number of larga waterpower installations. Switzerland is ftili of small power plants, nearly every town in that land of mountains and waterfalls being well supplied with power from the "white coal," as tho melting snow on the mountain Btdea has been well oalled. When there are no large streams, many small ones ara on the hillsides, and it is rare to find' impounded and collected in reservoirs a place of any size which is not well lighted by the power of some mountain, stream.

At 'Montreux the electric tramway gets Us power in this way, and from the old Roman town of Vevey to tho mediaeval castle of Chillon one may ride" in a trolley car propelled by tha power of an insignificant little stream which may or may not be noticed when climbing up the hillsides Just above. The capabilities of this general utilisation of natural power are beginning to be understood everywhere, ahd with the, appreciation of the possibilities of the best methods of long distance transmission, the development of many mountain- streams must surely come. There are innumerable streams which, while very small, are yet very high, and1 these) can with comparatively little difficulty bo Impounded and carried down many hundreds of feet, thus making up for their lack of volume by the great pressure readily obtainable, and. either Iby the use of electricity or compressed air, the power may be transmitted to many points of appMoatlon with but HttlS loss. 1 THEORY AND 1'HACTIOE.

(Detroit Fi'ee Press.) "I tell you what," said the ohrdnlo grumbler, as he sat with his friends an the boarding-house tnble, "the Way wo eat is all wrong. We should; begin at the end of the menu." "What, eat desesrfc first?" "Exactly. Nuts and raisins, ice cream and coffee. Then pudding and' pie. knew a man once who" "Roast beef, ribs of beef, Irish stewi and potple," said the waiter, mechanically.

"While the chronic grumbler was waiting for his order, he resumed; "Our digestion would be better aridt we would not so much, but you cannot get people who cater out of a routine. I knew a boarding-house keeper once who But, his dinner arriving at that moment, the chronic grumbler fell to with, an appetite and did not see his long-suffering landlady regarding hinu witht a cynical smile. The next day he rushed into the dining-room and joined his friends at the table. "Apple pie, mince pie and cottage pudding." recited the waiter. "The fellow's gone daft," said1 the chronio grumbler.

"I guess not. He's taken your advice and Is serving the meal wrong end to." "But but and just then C. G. caught the eye of the landlady. It tonic a $5 advanoe demonstrate to that: good woman the difference between, theory and practice, but the C.

G. gave it and thought he came off cheap. John MoCufferiyVi String-. NEW YORK, Oct. 31.

The entire Bbablefl of John MoCnfferty and John W. Rogers, together with a miscellaneous lot, were told at auction at. Mat -ris Park tOKlay, those bringing and over being as fallows: Arbuokle, 12. Hefner, Gotham, Scogg-an $5,500. Winged Foot.

W. Lakeland, $6,000. Dr. Shepard, Fred Foster. $2,500.

Glen-moyne, Fred Foster, $4,100. Savarln, J. Oliver, these things into'conslderatlon and conducted the campaign accordingly It Is expected before election day that the formal declaration In behalf of Palmer and Buckner advising all gold men to vote for McKinley would be made. It Is asserted by the Populist leaders that Tom Watson's following has so diminished that many who would have voted for Populist electors a few weeks ago will not now cast their vote In vain, but will vote the straight Democratic free silver ticket. Had Watson's efforts for recognition been stronger, or had he not made himself such a nuisance in the Bryan campaign, the great mass of the Populists would have rallied about him, Indications from all sections of the country Impel the leaders at Washington to the conclusion that the ballots will be oast almost without variation for Bryan and Sewall and McKinley and Hobart, and that in a desperate struggle next Tuesday side issues will be relegated.

Practically there will be only two tickets In the field. Register of the Treasury J. Fount Tillman left here to-night for Bedford County, where he will cast aside Administration ties to vote the straight Bryan n.nd Suwall Democratic ticket on Tuesday next. G. S.

J. A KILLING PREVENTED. Timely Appearance of ulcers Stop a Serious Difficulty. A young man running toward the Public Square on Cedar street, covered with blood and pursui'd by a man flourishing a knife, 'attracted the attention of Sergt. Long and Patrolmen -Buchanan and Joy-ner about 12 oYlotk lust night.

The officers ran to the ymniR man's assistance, preventing a popsihle murder. The pursuer attempted to again use his knife and waa knocked down by Patrolman Bm.lianaii. Both wp.re arrested and canied to the sUtifun house. Whei they gave their names ks Edward Johnson and J. W.

Burt. Bart was bleeding freely from cuts tin the lace and hands, but none of the wounds were of a dangerous character. lit men were very drunk and did nor sem to know what began the tremble Juhr.i-on claimed that he did thw Vi -defense, as Hart marie morion if to draw a pistol. Johnson was locked up on a charge or malicious c-uiung, and Bart, for assault and batiery. Bart was afterwards sent to the hospital lu have his wounds dressed.

The physicians there decided to keep him all night. FLOODS IX FltAIVCB. River Seine is It is tug- (in Suffering in on cm I. PARIS, Oct. 31.

The floods are increasing, the River Seine is rising, all the dykes ereoted on the banks are submerged, and the River Rhone at Beau-calre Is at the highest point ever known. All the gates of that town are closed and have been strengthened by enormous crbss-beams. At Vallebreque and Comps scores of families are imprisoned. Ladders are attached to a window of each house and the bottom of the ladders are weighted down with stones. In this manner food is transferred from boats to the imprisoned Inhabitants.

In many 'other waterside villages the postmen are delivering the mail from boats, and at Boulbon the flood was so severe that all the inhabitants fled from the place. The rains continue, and the situation la alarming. STRI213T CORNER CHAT. A few afternoons' since, while nn "American" reporter was standing in the neighborhood of LHe wrinerwurst. stund at ttin corner of Summer and Church a dirty-faced specimen of "young America" came by and stopped.

He was about 12 years of age and had a business air, alt'hnugh ins right Itnrb was missing, its substitute being a vijry small wooden leg. On his head a dilapidated cap was set at the angle usually affected by the youth of his years. "What's them worth?" he asked, indicating the "hot dogs, lontg und juicy." "Pfve cents," replied the vendor. "Well, gi' mo one, then," said the boy, delving Into his tofusers' pocket for the required amount. Having made his purchase he retired to the top of an adjacent trash box.

The reporter followed him there and be. gan a conversation. "What's your name, Johnny?" he asked. "Bob Gleason," was the very matter of fact reply. "How did you lose your leg?" "Street ear cut it off in Charleston." "Do you live there?" "1 did 'fere I come 'ere a week ago.

My folks is there now Roily, this mustard is hot." Bobbie went on to relate that by profession he was a newsboy and sometimes slept in a houe, the balance of the time where he could. In some parts of his story he was very defiant of misfortune, but at others the child in him overcame premature mnnliness and the faintest sugiestlon of teara were viable in p'es. Ho has no kindred here, but hflnR ti newsboy the fraternity will no doubt see that Bobbie comes to no harm. From Fields of Ice. PHILADELPHIA, Oct.

SI, The American bark Sorpne, Oapt, Anderson, arrived here to-day from Tvigtut after a six months' battle with icebergs in the northern fields. The Serene brought information of the loss of the British bark Argciita, which was crushed by the Ice. and she also had on board part of the Argenta's crr.w. The rest of the crew on board the bark Silicon. The Serene and Silicon were thought to have been lost.

Tluf I SiiNjifftfd. Detective Dickens iirrested a young man namd A. MoLatiffMIn in Hlack yesterday who whs trying to titty feet uf hose ri-f far cents. Ttip ofncpf" lias reasons to that the ho.fl- had been stolen. McLaughlin wns locked a rtin'-qe of loitering about the street to await investigation.

UtK (ill ii 'I'lillilitu'. CINCINNATI, Oct. 31. To-night Music Mali was crowded io its utmost capacity to hear Chauncey M. DepeV.

Senator Jo Blackburn addressed an immense stiver meeting in Covington tonight. fJi-ii. Torrciiuc Demi. CHICAGO. Oct.

31. Con. T. Torre nee died to-night. He has ben III for a long time with Brlght's disease.

Iliillnn ('oi)Niit, "WASHINGTON, Oct. 31. The President has recognized Carlo Magenta as Consul of Italy at New Orleans. $5.00 All-Wool per pair Best Steel Pen Points per dozen, 25c Black Ground Pepper, per pound, 35o Floor Oil Cloth, per yard, ask you who live upon these prairies and in these cities to be as independent in the casting of your vote as the Eastern iinancier is always independent when he casts hiB vote. He tells you he is a business man and cannot allow party questions to interfere with business.

I want you to be business men in this campaign and from now until election day carry as your motto "We mean business," and bimetallism will be restored. (Great applause and cheers.) Mr. Bryan addressed four meetings In Council Bluffs to-night and great crowds heard him at each place. Mr. Bryan leaves to-morrow for Lincoln at 8:30 and Monday will make a flying trip through every Congressional district in the State of Nebraska.

1 ALABAMA. The Stale Absolutely Certain for II ry ii mid Sdrall. BIRMINGHAM, Oct, 31, (Special.) There is no doubt on the face of (lie earth that Alabama on Tuesday next Is going for the free and unlimited coinage of sold and silver at the ratio of Itf Not only; will she give a tremendous majority for Bryan and Sewall, but she will also send up certificates of election of nine Congressmen, which Is all she is entitled to, pledged to the doctrine that Bryan and Sewall are pledged to. An unbiased survey of the battleground compels a man who wants to know what Is going to be without introducing any furbelows to admit that there is no hope for the gold standard in the State that heads the list of States alphabetically arranged. The opposition to free silver might have amounted to considerable could it have gotten together; but it did not get together and the result will show It.

The Statfe will cast about 250,000 votes. Of these Bryan and will receive about McKinley about Palmer and Buckner about 10,000, Bryan and Watson in the neighborhood of the Prohibitionist nominee little or nothing. Had these four anti-regular tickets combined they might have cut some Ice, but, as it is, the free silver Democrats will carry the State over the Republicans, who are next best, by something in the neighborhood of 60,000 votes. The situation; in the Congressional Districts is much Uhe same as It is with reference to the whole State. It might be summed up to be-as follows: First District G.

W. Taylor, "sound money" Democrat nominated on, a. free silver platform, will win In a walk, his only opposition being a negro Republican without the ghost of a chance. Second: District The silver Democratic nominee. Congressman Stallings, has met a very active and energetic foe in Thomas H.

Clarke, of Montgomery, the gold Democratic nominee. Mr. Clark has the indorsement of the Republicans and Uhe gold Democrats have centered their fight on his chances; but there seems no probability Mi at the result will not be a certificate for -Mr. Stallings end that with a substantial majority. In District Third.

H. D. Clayton, the silver DcmocraUc nomIne, will also receive a certificate of election with a handsome credit to his sid of the ledge r. His opponent is G. L.

Comer, of Eufaula. goloV'Democrat. Mr. Comer has Republican, indorsement, but the Third District' has shown no disposition to depart from precedent and elect any but the regular organized Democratic nominee. Fourth District T.

H. Plowman, silver Democrat, is as certain' of his diploma ns Mr. Clayton. He has a peculiar opposition. Congressman W.

F. Aldrioh, Republican, and Edward- Dryer, gold Democrat, are his opponents. They will dlvlde-'lhe opposition to Mr. Plowman and the latter will walk in without difficulty. Fifth District Willis' Brewer, silver Democrat, will be declared the nominee by a round majority.

His chief opponent Is Congressman A. T. Goodwyn. Populite, indorsed by the Republicans. In this district, too, the opposition to free silver Democracy is divided and Mr.

Brewer would appear to be well fixed. In the Sixth District Congressman Bankhead has the usual cinch he enjoys. Ills election is absolutely certain. In the Seventh District it is close between Congressman Howard, Populite, and W. L.

Bullock, silver Democrat. The district has been and Is a Po-pullsi and Republican stronghold, but this time there is a Republican In the race in the person of J. J. Curtis therefore, Mr Bullock's cthances, are not to be sneered at, although Mr. Howard holds the best hand.

Tn District Eight Congressman Joseph Wheeler will undoubtedly be elected. Mis chief opponent is O. R. Hundley, Republican. Mr.

Hundley's chances, are not to be seriously considered. Gen. Wheeler, while nominated on a free silver platform, Is a conservative sliver $4.00 quality each 50 Black Jet Watch Chains at, each. 6c Pen Holders, each. STRONGER EVERY HOUR.

(Continued From First Page.) Arnerican people, you may depend upon it, that no power in this country or in any other nation will prevent the opening of our mints to the free coinage of silver on equal terms with gold at the present The Work Done. I appreciate the that has been done In this campaign; I appreciate the words that have been spoken, and the zeal which haa been shown, and the sacrifices which have been made. I appreciate the efforts which have been put forth by the Wives and mothers as weii as the work done by the men. The and mothers have a right to feel an interest in tho result of this campaign. These wives and mothers are concerned as much as we, and, my friends, there is no question that appeals to the mother's heart more than the question that is raised in this campaign, as to whether trusts and uyhdl-cates shall run this Government or whether the people themselves shall have a voice In the making of the laws.

They have accused me of being a young man and I have not attempted to deny it. But, my friends, as a young man I know something of the feelings of young men and know what it Is to have a condition in our political society that makes it difficult for a young man to rise in life unless he becomes a fa vorite of some great corporation. I want our uuvernment maintained 1 as the fathers intended It. I want it so that the child of the humblest citizen In this land can aspire to any position in the political or business world to which his merits entitle him. I want it, that if he enters politics he will not find arrayed against him all those great financial Influences of society unless he is willing to join with them and conspire against the welfare 'of the people as a whole.

If he enters business I want him to be able to stand upon his own merits and not stand always in the fear that some great trust will run him out of business. No Ij oilier a Virtue. We 'are engaged in just such a contest as every generation must pass through. In times of quiet abuses spring Up. When the people neglect their civil dtitiea, those who have great interests gather around legislative halls and secure legislation that grants them especial privileges and then entrench themselves behind the privileges grant-, ed them and contribute to campaign funds in order to purchase an election, knowing that they can get back through unjust, legislation more than they contribute to the campaign.

The people suffer until suffering ceases to be a virtue; they are patient until patience is exhausted arid then they arouse themselves and take possession of the reins of government and put government back Upon Its old foundation. We are regarded in such a struggle now, and while the election will turn upon the money question, yet, my friends, behind the money question stand! these other questions, and behind the money power stand all those great forces that have been using government for public plunges. I know that the forces are greatest but I know that the conscience of the American people is more potent than any campaign fund which can bo raised. 1 nm not surprised at the means that have been employed because when a party starts out on the proposition that we must submit to such a financial policy as foreign money lenders demand it is not strange that they go on farther and say that any man who borrows money shall submit to the dictation of the man who loans him and that any man who works for wages must submit to the dictation of the man who employs him. Dot'trlile of StihinIMloii.

doctrine of submission will be dartMed all the way down the line Until the right of the citizen is lost and until the corporation becomes all powerful. The yellow ribbon which was first adopted as a badge of submission to a foreign money power has become a badge of coercion. Let those wear it who are willing to bow the knee and euppllcate for assistance from across the ocean. I want the votes of those who believe the American people are able to attend to their own business. Let those wear it who are willing to submit thfi destinies of this nation to those loan us money.

I simply ask the votes of those who want to commit the destinies of seventy millions of people to those people themselves. We simply 5c bar Laundry Soap, eaoh, 5c TVrlllng Pads, each at VICTORY IS ASSURED (Continued From Second Page.) fidpnee than "at Democratic headquarters and Chairman Dawson holds to the ilgures he gave out a week ago. His Halm is that McKinley will' carry West Virginia by not less than The Democratic managers give out no figures, btit make a general tlalm 'tfhat Bryan will receive from 5,000 to 8,000 plurality and that (he entire Democratic State ticket will be elected; The Republican State Committee says that all four of the Republican -candi-. dates for Congress will be. elected, but the Democratic Committee only concede the election of one Republican, Dove-ner, In the- First (Wheeling) District, but it is admitted that Dayton, who succeeded Vim.

L. "Wilson, In 1S94, may be' re-elected. The is doubtful also. CLAIMS IN IOWA. Estimated Plurality for Bryan Vat nt KO.OOO.

DES MOJNTjS, Oct. 31. The campaign In' Central Iowa closed to-night a demonstration in Des Moines by the gold standard 'non-partisan is estimated that more than 5,000 men were in line. The silver men closed their campaign with a parade on Wednesday. Chairman Curry, of the Democratic State Committee, through Secretary Carr, has issued a claim that the State will give Bryan- 30.000 plurality.

This claim is based on letters from the dif-' ferent county chairmen. Chairman McMillan, of the State Re-: publican 'Committee, estimates that McKinley will have at. least 75,000 plurality. This estimate is based on- a poll of the State. The later counties to report have strengthened rather than weakened the estimates, McMillan says, and he will not be "surprised if the plurality will go much above the first estimate.

In Des Moines it is beljeved by the Republicans that the- vote will be at least three to one for the Ohio candidate. In "Wisconsin. MILWAUKEE, Oot. 31. The campaign in Wisconsin practically ends this evening, although a few speeches will be made to-morrow by Democrats and Populists on Monday evening, and one or two addresses by Republican speakers.

State Chairman Coe said to-night he was confident the Republicans would carry the State by 60,000, and quoted figures by counties, giving McKinley a plurality of 01,450. He claimed that the ten Wisconsin Congressmen would be Republican, and that but six counties in the would give pluralities for Bryan. He claims that the Legislature will be largely Republican, and that on joint ballot the Republicans will have at least 110 of 133 votes. Chairman 'Peck claims the State for Bryan, but gives no figures. He also claims that three of the Congressmen to be chosen wi)l bp Democratic.

He makes no claims-on the Legislature. Chairman Usher, of. the National Democratic party, says Palmer will receive 10,000 votes in the State. Ilr an ly RALEIGH, N. Oct.

31. There seems, in spite of fugitive threats of scratching as to the Bryan ticket, to be a general acquiescence among the better-Informed of both Populists and Democrats that Bryan will carry the State' by 30,000., The Republicans claim the State for McKinley by. 12,000. Outside of Intense suspicion as to bogus electoral tickets, the national campaign is practically ended. But the State contest is hotter than ever, and the fight unsurpassed.

Guthrie's address as to the Populist nominee, against the Republican -Populist fusion, has modified the situaticm, the Democrats and Republicans both claiming the advantage. The Democrats claim Watson's election by 15.000, and the Republicans say Russell will have from 20,000 to 40,000 majority. i Tito 111k Pn radon. ST. LOUIS, Oct.

31. Tens of thousands of Republicans marched in a monster parade through Ehe main thoroughfares of St. Louis to-day. It took nearly five hours for the parade to pass given point, The Democrats gave a torchlight parade to-night and it was almost as great as that given by the Republicans. 2i0.

3c. Senator John M. Palmer, of Illinois, presidential candidate for the gold standard Democrats, occupied a conspicuous place on the reviewing stand in the afternoon. In New Jersey. TRENTON, N.

Oct. 31. The campaign in this, State practically came to a close to-night. While a few party rallies are" scheduled for Mondayeveh-ing. all the big1 meetings have ended.

The last' one was held in Paterson to- night. Bourke the New'York orator, delivered a goid standard' address th a large -crowd. The Republicans are confident of carrying the State and say that the majority for McKinley and Hobart in New Jersey will be 40,000. The Democrats do, not admit this, and IcVaifn'tliat 'wlien, the returns are c'ofrhWd it be' found that Bryan and Sewall have received a majority of about 7,000 over the Republican candidates. The are confident of electing seven of the eight Congressmen and the Legislature, Aunied Flag.

1 SEDALIA, Oct. 31. Persons on the train sent out from St. Louis gold standard- literature and speakers to make a tour of the 'State, report that at Pleasant Hil to-day an American flag was burned. The Bryan forces were holding a rally when the special train rolled into town.

The Iraim party distributed literature and a little girl to the rear platform- to sing a Republican campaign song holding a flag in -her handr when it is alleged one of the men. in tlhe crowd about the car took the tlag from her and threw it upom a bonfire which had been made of the gold standard literature. For Drynii anil Sewall. NEW YORK, Oct. 31.

The last Democratic rally of thfe campaign in this, city was that given at "Cooper Union1 to-night under the auspices of Central Bryan and Sewall, Asso-Glafelon' Henry D. Pucroy He made a long and energetic speech in favor of Bryan and Sewall. Hi vigorously denounced all. members of t'he Democratic party who refused- to support the Chicago platform. Addresses were made by State Senator Charles L.

of New TJprk; Congressman D. DeWitt, of Pennsylvania and others. At Boston. BOSTON, Oct. 31.

The business men's' gold standard parad to-day brought out thousands of business hien andi employes. Gold standard Democrats united with1 Republicans in parade. As the procession marched tfh rough, the streets there was greetings from thousands of spectators who occupied every available Inch of standing, room on the sidewalks. At Kiiiisun City. KANSAS CITY, Oct.

31. The closing feature of the campaign in Kansas City to-night was a general turnout pT the silver forces in the torchlight procession. Probably 10,000 men were in line, and of these over 3,000 were on horseback. The procession was an hour and a half passing a given point. Not Observed In Virginia.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31. Reports received (here from cities in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and1 Georgia indicate that flag day was not generally observed in those States, At Norfolk, and at Richmond also some of the business houses displayed, flags, but there was no display reported elsewhere. Undelivered Tolefrrniiis, Following' are the undelivered telegrams at the Western. Union Telegraph Office: "Neil Shofner, James M.

C61eman, J. J. Hill 2, J. Luke Johnsop, Ev Han, cock Son. H.

C. Clapp, Liberty Mills, Dr. Pavue, Gordon F. H. S.

Haley J. Lefkbvitz Mrs. W. J. Nolan.

Vatighaiii- J. H. Clack. American Blsauit Manufacturing Company, S. M.

Price, Model Mill Company, .1. S. Pllcher, G. R. Knox 2, T.

F. Atkih, Ti. W. Brown, Banner, Frank Boyd, E. K.

Cass, C. H. Sanders 2, J. J. Jones, Hon.

S. Wilkes. A Spanish Lon, MADRID, Oct. 31. The Council, Of Ministers has approved an issue of four hundred mill Jon pesetas for the Interior Department.

The entire Issue will be redeemable in eig-ht years and will be floated at 5 per cent. The Intention. (: LONDON, Nov. 1. The Observer's Paris correspondent hears from a high source that It is the Czar's Intention, to put an end to the situation irt' 1.