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WCmT (SAgKTTI CHARLES HENDLEY. EDITOR TERMS TO SUBSCRIBERS. Dingle copy, One Year.-.*l-5® Dingle copy, 91x Months.- f" Dingle copy. Three Months. °° Subscription invariably in advance. To' fn sure safety, money must be sent by Post Office Money Ordor or Registered Letter, lub rotas seDt on application. Address THE GAZETTE CO., Post Office Box 306. Huntsville, Alabama. SATURDAY, SEPT. 1st 1888. National Republican Ticket. For President, BENJAMIN HARRISON, of Indiana. For Vice President, LEVI P. MORTON, of New York. With the approach of the ides of xs’ovembercomes the total Democratic eclipse. _____ Look to it, young man, if you would be happy, keep a clean con. siencet It is becoming more and more ev ident teat Gen. Wheeler will not have a walk-over in this District. “Merchant,” our versatile cor respondent of Decatur, speaks plain ly on the political situation in and about Decatur and in the Eighth District. Still there are no tidings from the Freedman’s Bank relief bill in the House. Will Gen. Wheeler call it up for passage? It has the advan tage off a favorable report from the committee on Banking and Carrency. After all as the smoke clears from the field of the late August election in Alabama solid chunks of comfort to Republicans loom up here and there in many counties. The g. o. p. is alive and kicking even in Alaba ma. In the eongressional struggle in Viiginia between Mahone and Langston the party has nothing to gain. We do not consider Langston a very good representative Negro, and as between Langston and defeat, or Mahone, should prefer Mahone. ■ — Memphis is rigid in its enforce emnt of the quarantine—no travel lers admitted to stop over there even from Huntsville unless armed with a certificate from a doctor, certifying that the holder is free of a” contag ious diseases. Memphis means busi ness against the approach ot Yellow Jack. From Jacksonville comes the pat. hetic news of the yellow fever devel oped into the epidemic stage, with the consequent train of woe and death. In the midst of the dread situation the colored people there are winning golden opinions for their heroic and humane conduct: YKIXOW FEVER. T8e SI (notion •tjMkMBTlIle tiro win* Want Dally Jacksonville, August 31.—The sit* uation is no better. Indeed, it may be truthfully stated that it is worse. Everybody here is trying to get away. Every outgoing train is crowded with people bound for the hills. About twen ty new cases were reported for the last twenty-four hours. There have been 200 cases to date. The total number of deaths to date is given at twenty-nine. OVER THE STATE (Clipped From Exchanges) LaFayette—The Chambers County Farmen’s Alliance was in session here all day yesterday. They passed resolu tions endorsing the proceedings of the State Alliance in regard to the bagging trust. They do not seem to be much alarmed about the trust, but sav that they will not purchase a yard of bagging at the present prices, and furthermore say that they intend to exhaust every possi ble means before they buy any at all. One farmer told your correspondent that he Had enough bagging under his carnets to cover twelve bales of cotton, and when that was all used, he would quit ginning or use something else besides jute bag ging for his cotton. Union Springs.—Farmers’ Alliances have just been organized at every beat in the county. Demopolis.—The Demopolis Manu'ac* turing Company have commenced put ting the old wool factory building into proper shape for their barrel factory bus iness. They will have the machinery here in a few weeks, and will commence turning out the best quality of barrels from the timber surrounding this place. Freedman’s Bank Provisions of the Senate Keini bursment Bill. The following are the provisions of the bill for the re imbursement of the losses to the de positors of the Freedman’s Bankas it passed the Senate, and now awaits the action of the House having been favorably reported to that body by the Committee on Banking and Cur rency: It authorizes and directs the Com missioner of the Freedman’s Savings and Trust company, and his successor iu office, to cause to be paid under such regulations as saidCommissioner, with the approval of the Secretary of the Treasury, shall prescribe, to all depositors of the Freedman’s Sav ings and Trust Company, whose ac counts have been properly verified and balanced under existing laws, or to their legal representatives, a sum of money equal to the verified balance due said depositors from said com pany at the time of its failure, less the amount of dividends which have been or may be declared from the assets of said company and for this purpose it appropriates $1,000,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary; but no part of the money is to be paid to any assignee of auy such depositors, and the beaefit and relief provided by this act shall extend only to those depositors in whose favor such balances have been properly verified, and to their heirs and legal representatives. All claims not pre sented for payment under the pro visions of the act within two years from and after its passage, shall be forever barred, and nothing in the act shall be construed to entitle de posited to the amount ot any divi-. dends barred under existing laws. No payment is to be made under the provisions of the act to any per son without the Commissioner being satisfied that the person receiving the same is the lawful original depos itor, entitled to the same under the provisions of the act, or the widow children or grandchildren, if there be any; if not, then to the father or mother, if any, and if not, then to the brothers and sisters, if any, and none others shall inherit. The mon ey is to be applied only to the pay ment of the claim of such person in whole or in part of African descent whose accounts have been properly verified and balanced under existing laws. The Cotton flagging Trust. The Hooker resolution, authorizing the President to suspend the collection of duty on bagging so long as the trust may exist ought to be taken up and passed. The resoution is now before the Ways and Means Committee.—Birmingham Herald. We agree with our esteemed contem porary that this nefarious trust should be crippled, and it will be by the re moval of the tariff. The manufacturers of bagging have leased all the bagging factories in the country, so as to stop pro duction and have complete control of the market. There is nothing of the “live and let live” princip'e in their composition for they have advanced the prices steadily, hoping to squeeze a cou ple of millions out ot the pockets of the cotton planters in a single season. Will they succeed in this squeezing process, and will the planter submit ? Nay, verily. We have strong hopes that the action of the trust will result in ben fit to the cotton planter instead of injury. The farmers are already organizing to protect themselves; meetings have been held at which they compared notes and exchanged ideas, and the outlook is more flattering to the farmer than it is to the rascally combine. There is no necessity for wrapping the staple harvested this year in cotton bag ging at all. The bagging is not the arti cle which is purchased, either at the mills in this country, or in the cotton market of Liverpool. The covering has precious little to do with the staple, and there are plenty of substitutes for bag ging. Several have been suggested, and it is to be hoped that from a trial of all •f them one at least will be found which will fully answer the purpose and thus| save millions to the planters. One, and that most commonly named, is the use of stout cotton cloth made from stained, trashy or other unmarket able lint. There does not seem to be any good reason why this material would not answer the purpose very well, and indeed better than the flimsy bagging with interstices through which a little finger may be tbrust, that is often used for covering cotton. Another expedient suggested, and which appears *o have j merit in it, is the use of strong paper, • with thin boards at intervals to prevent cutting by the hoops or ropes. Why may not this be practicable and satisfac tory, if care is taken not to have the strips so thick as ta unduly increase the weight ? The covering, whatever it may be, is always deducted from the weight of the bale in Liverpool, and the price allowed there governs the price here, bo that the argument that the planter gets any allow ance for the bagging and hoops is a delu sion. .Still another proposed substitute is Sisal grass which grows wild in por tions of the South. Mr. Charles D. Sweet, of Eldora, Fla , writes that on the coast of Florida, where he lives “sisal hemp grows wild, and large plantations of it can be cultivated to perfection. Land suitable to its growth can be pur chased from $1.50 to $2.50 per acre, aud that, too, witliiu one and two miles of a railroad.” Surely out of one of these, or many other native resources, our cotton plan ters can find the means of defeating an iniquitous conspiracy against their inter ests and ultimately turning into resultant good what was meant for their injury. And, in the meantime, let the Hooker resolution be passed if for nothing else than to teach the trust that they must not prostitute our protective tariff laws to their own base and greedy ends. And when the bagging manufacturers have learned that they cannot get up a corner with impunity, and consent to fair prices again let the Hooker resolutions be sus pended.—Mercury. NEW YORK REPUBLICANS. THEY NOMINATE A STATE TICKET AT SARATOGA. Warner Mill' r Unanimously Chosen For Their Standard Bearer in the Guber nato' ial Bare, With Colonel Cruder For I.eutrn.ut Cover.'or. * WARNER MILLER. Saratoga. N. Y., Aug. 29.—The state Re publican convention assembled in the Casino to nominate candidates for governor, lieu tenant governor, judge of the court of ap- 1 peals and tour electors at large. It was but a few minutes past 12 o’clock when the as semblage was called to order. Rev. 8. V. Leech, of Albany, ex chaplain of the stute senate, was called upon to invoke the divine bh-Rslng upon the labors of the convention. Mr. Willet, of Kings county, nominated Gen. B. F. Tracey, of Brooklyn, for tem porary chairman, and the motion was car ried unanimously. The convention then took a recess until ,4 p. rn. The convention reassembled at 4:39 o’clock. The committee on credentials was culled upon for its report, which was submitted and adopted. Mr. Husted presented the report of the committee on permanent org mization, rec ommending for ohairman Gen. George S. Batcheller, of Saratoga, alse a list of vice presidents and other officers. The report was adopted, and Son. Batcliellor was as sorted to tho chair. Gen. Batchellor grace fully acknowledged tho honor tendered him, aud eulogized the Republican party as one representing the best patriotism of the peo ple. Upon the conclusion of Gen. Batchellor’s address the Mmmittee on delegates at-large reported the names of William H. Seward, of Carugi, end James S. Stranahan, of Kings. The report wgs adopted, and the gentleinep named were declared elected. A resolution of regret on the death of Gen. Sheridan was preseated and adopted unani mously. Nominations were then in order aud Sena tor Sloan, ef Oswego, uopiinated the Hou. | Warner Miller for governor. Senator Fas- ! «ett seconded the nomination and was fol lowed by Gen. N. M. Ourtis for St. Lawrence county. Oneida county also seconded the nomination, her young spokesman refusing to be choked off in bis flowery speech by cries of ‘'Question” from the impatient dele gates. Tlie nomination of Mr. Miller was made unanimous by acclamation, the delegates rising and cheering lustily. The next few ■loinente were occupied in distributing among the delegates a large number of por traits of Mr. Miller which suddenly appeared on the scene. A committee was appointed to notify Mr. Miller of his nomination aud request bis presence. Commissioner C. N. lamtor. of New York, then uomiuated Col. S. Van Kenssaeler Cruger, of New 'Jbrk, for lieteuant gov ernor. Mr. Smith, of Buffalo, nominated poL Joba B. Weber, of Erie county. The order of nomination was here sus pended upon the appearance of Mr. Warner Miller, who wae escorted to the platform amid enthusiastic cheers and applause. Mr. Miller addressed the convention. There were various seconds of the different nominees and finally at 7 o’clock the roll of counties was called for the first ballot. The foil call proved beyond doubt that Col. Cruger had received the nomination and the friends of the contestants all having with drawn in bis favor, tt»e nomination of Col. Cruger was made unanimous. Judge Rurnsey, of Steuben, was nomi nated for Judge of tbe court of appeals. The committee on resolutions was then oalled, and the chairman, ex-Congressmen Payne, read the platform, which was unani mously adopted. Col. Cruger then briefly addressed the convention for the houor bestowed upon him, and the convention, at 7:41 p. ni , ad journed sine die. TWENTY-THREE VICTIMS. SUCH IS THE STATE OF AFFAIRS AT JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA. Yellow Fever Still Spreading, and Some of the Best Families In the City Affected. Citizens Still Very Indignant at the Aete of the Board of Health. Jacksonvii* £, Fla., Aug. 31—Twenty three new cases of yellow fever have been reported for the past twenty-four hours, and three deaths—Lafayette Dancy, confidential clerk of the internal revenue office, Mrs. D. J. Crowley, wife of the manager of the Western Union telegraph office, and David Lingue, an Italian. Among the new cases are several leading families, including Father Kenney, Mrs. D. ft. Daniel, Mi's. Susan Seugle and 0. S. Kean. Many cases are critical, but it can hardly be said that the disease is most more malignant than a week ago. The action of the surgeon general in preventing refugees from going to healthy points and requiring all to be detained at quarantine camp is severely condemned. The Citizens’ Auxiliary Sanitary associa tion have made a protest, declaring it about as safe to keep their wives and children here as in a mixed quarantine camp where there is no hospital for the suitable care of any stricken with fever there. The case of young Pollard, who was brought back sick from Camp Perry and died, adds to the indignation as it is believed that Pollard’s death was due to his being hustled around while suffering from the first stages of the disease, instead of receiving prompt treatment. It is feared that other cases of the kind may occur. The Times Union severely condemns the surgeon gen eral’s order. As Telegraphed to New Orleans. New Orleans, Aug. 21.—A Jackson ville special to the Picayune says: "The situation to-day is rather worse. Trains leaving between 10 a. m. and 3 p. m. were crowded, the increase in the number of cases augmenting the alarm of the people. Efforts are being made to stimulate the pooling of the camps in order to thin out the city’s pop ulation. The poor will be assisted to bear the expense of moving. New cases appeared to day in every direction. Thirteen were reported up to noon, with three deaths. The work of cleaning and disinfeoting the city goes on satisfactorily. Many erf the new cases are of milder type, others being malig nant. , Will Refuse Passengers. Savannah, (Ja., Aug. 31 —The Savannah, Florida & Western railway, by order of the United States authorities, will hereafter re fuse to carry passengers from Jacksonville for any (>oint. A traiu will be run daily be tween Jacksonville and the refugees camp at Burlainga In a day or two a refugee camp will be established in the moutains of North Carolina, where refugees will be cared for by the government. This city has lifted the quarantine against Blackshear. Orders From the State Hoard. New Orleans, La., Aug. 31.—The state board of health of Mississippi has ordered that no persons be allowed to enter that state unless they possess a certificate of the health officer that they have not been exposed to yellow fever. Traius Not Delayed. New Orleans, La., Aug. 31.—The Louisi ana board of health has placed inspectors on all Queen & Crescent passenger trains via Vicksburg and Shreveport and trains are not delayed. POLITICAL READING. A Ifig Granger* Meeting in Pennsylvania. Other Political Dispatches. Williams Grove, Pa., Aug. 31.—Thirty five thousand people were at the Grangers exhibition yesterday. Hon. Norman J. Col man, commissioner of agriculture, delivered a very sensational address on agricultural pursuits. Mrs. Belva Lockwood followed in a long speech, in which she declared the tariff ques tion bugbear and adversely criticised the president for writing the tariff message. She lauded in the highest terms the party which she represents. Hon. W. O. Armstrong, worthy master of the New York State grange and editor of the Husbandman, was the next speaker. He dwelt principally on agricultural matters. Congressman Hatch and Marsh and others spoke in the afternoon. The picnic will lcoae to-morrow. Hamilton County, Ohio, Democrat*. Cincinnati, Aug. 31.—The Democratic county convention assembled at the High land House and nominated the following ticket: For congress, First district, Otway J. Cosgrave; Second district, Clinton W. Gerard; for common pleas judges, Charles D. Robertson, Samuel R Matthews; for clerk, John B. Peaslee; for sheriff, John H. Frey; for recorder, John Hagerty; for prosecuting attorney, James D. Ermston; for commissioner, James Julien; for cor oner, Dr. Benjamin B. Keller; for member board of control, John Miller; for infirmary director, Jacob Peak; for magistrate Cin cinnati township, Richard J, Manning. Kansas Laborite*. Wichita, Kan., Aug. 31.—The Union Labor state convention nominated the fol lowing ticket Wednesday, and adopted a platform and adjourned: For governor, P. P. Elder, of Franklin county; for lieutenant governor, S. B. Todd, of Marshall county; for secretary of state, M. J. Albright, of Kingman county; for treasurer, Samuel Nutt, of Sumner county; for auditor, J. H. Lathrop, of Decatur county; for attorney general, W. T. Wrightmire, of Chase county; for superintendent of schools, H. M. Hickson, of Labette county; for supreme judge, A. J. White, of Augusta county. A Long Deadlock. Selma, Ala., Aug. 31.—The Democratic congressional convention of the Fourth Ala bama district has been in session three day* and 588 ballots have been taken. The dead lock is between 8. W. St. John, of Dallas, B. H. Jones, of Wilcox, Lewis W. Turpin, of Hale, A. C. Davidson, of Perry and J. H. Gibson, of Loundes. Davidson is the present member. Only Took One Ballot. Grand Rapids, Mich., Aug. 31.—The 1* ifth congressional Republican convention held here nominated ex-ifayor Charles £, Balknap, of this city’ qq the ffrst ballot. Indiana First Congressional District. Evansville, Ind., Aug. 1)1.—The Repub licans of the First congressional district, nominated Mr. Frank B. Posey, of Pike county for congress. £n Missouri. 8T. IvOPfS, Aug. 31—John W. Hannah was nominated for congress by the Repub licans of the Twelfth district Renominated far Congress. Janesville, Wis., Aug. 31.-Tha Repub licans of the First district bare renominated L. B. Caswell for coagree*. NEWS ANl> SENTIMENT. (From Colored Exchanges) Gov. Ames, of Boston, has appoin ted Isac I) Mullen to a position on the district poli e force at a salary of $1 209. B. W. Roberts, a colored orator of of Minneapolis, will stump the 1 win cities for the Union Eabor party s national ticket. Miss Addelia Waring, graduate of the Columbia, Ohio. Normal school, has been refused a | ositiou as teach er because of her race. A Chicago lady who heard the Fisk Glee Club sing at Minneapolis showed her appriciation by contribu ting the amount of a year’s expenses to one of the studen's. W. H. Young who is a candidate for Congress from the sixth district of Tennessee, is the first colored man to receive a nomination lor Congress from that state. Mrs. M. Murphy, of San Antonia, Texas has donated $10,000 for the erection of a colored Catholic church, the corner stone of which has been laid by Bishop Neraz. Six colored men employed as pack ers in the trunk factory of Liebman Kaufman at Atlanta, Ga , went out on a strike because a white man was added to the force. A mass meeting of colored voters of Massachusetts was held last week 1 in the Twelfth Baptist church at Boston. Almost every town was re presented and the voters organized a colored Repub'ican league of Mas» sachusets, with A. B. Latlimore, of Boston, president. Rev. Albert P. Miller pastor of the Dixwell Avenue ’Con-regational chuch of New Haven was a delegate to the Republican State convention at Hartford. Mr. E. 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