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2 THE NOMINATION OF’BO MR. WILLIAM E. CURTIS TELLS WHAT IIE KNOWS ABOUT GARFIELD. SHERMAN’SCKARGESAGAINST HIM Garfield’s Highest Ambition was to Become President, but He Consent ed With Great Reluctance to Accept the Nomination Over Sherman--Ile Lacked Moral Courage and II is Assassination was the Price lie Paid lor His Inability to Say No. Washington, D. C., Oat. 23. One of the most interesting Washing ton correspondents is Mr. Wm. E. Cur tis, who writes for the Chicago Record. He held a position of responsibility in the State Department under the last ad ministration. In his last letter, referirg to the charge made by Senator Sherman, Mr. Curtis writes: Referring to Senator Sherman’s mem ories, Gen. Anson G. McCook, city chamberlain of New York, knows more abont the manner by which Garfield's nomination was accomplished in the con vention of 1880 than any one now living. He and Amos Townsend, of Cleveland, were then Representatives in Congress and enjoyed a closer intimacy with Gar field than was ever the privilege of other men. They knew his most sacred thoughts aDd aspirations, and read his soul whenever they cared to do so. They went to the convention with him, and one of them was almost always by his side, endeavoring, I think, to restrain him from yielding to temptation and from sacrificing bis honor his ambi tion. Both Townsend and McCook were loyal to Sherman, and they knew that there were intr gues among the latter’s opponents to throw Garfield in his way, Long before this trio left Washington to attend the convention it was well un derstood that an attempt would be made to nominate Garfield, and nobody knew that fact better than himself. I talked with him about it one Sunday night at his residence. He leaned with his el bows upon the piano in his parlor, and explained to Mr. Colburn, of the New York Times, and myself the terrible temptation that was before him. He said that he was receiving quantiti s of letters every day, some of tbem from delegates to the convention, offering their support, and declaring that if he would only hold his peace and remain away from the con vention nothing would prevent his nom ination. He told us that he had an swered very few of these letters, only those from personal friends, and had in variably urged them to use their influ ence for the nomination of Senator Sher man instead of himself. He told us frankly that the Presidency was the sum mit of his ambition, bat be didn’t think his time had come. He expected to be elected to the Senate first, and was sat isfied with that promotion. There was no doubt that he was sincere and that he desired and intended to be loyal to his candidate, but he always lacked moral courage, and his assassination was the penalty be paid for his inability to say no. On the afternoon of the first day of the convention I sat in Mr. Conkling’s room at the Grand Pacific Hotel wi.h Judge Drummond and another gentle man residing in Chicago, who was a per sonal friend ot the Senator from New York, but a stranger to me. In the course of the conversation it was sug gested that Gen. Garfield might be pro posed as a candidate, and Judge Drum mond asked Mr. Conkling what he thought about it. The latter replied that Gen. Garfield was very eager for the nomination, and like a young lady who was expecting a proposal of marriage, was endeavoring to appear indifferent with about the usual degree of success. He told us that certain members of the New York delegation had several times been asked to enter into a combination* with Garfield’s friends from other States to assist in his nomination, and had been offered the second place on the ticket as well as the first place in the Cabinet in case of an election. “One of these emissaries was referred to me,” continued Mr. Conkling, in his characteristic manner, “and was kind enough to say that I might be Secretary of State myself, as well as p’aee one of my friends inthschairofj Vice-P e i • t if I would concur in the arrangements that were being made to nominate Gen. Garfie>d. I naturally asked him by whose authority he made the proposition He replied that he represented a self appointed committee or coterie of Gen. Garfield’s frit n Is and epole by their per mission. I told him that their word might be good for their votes in the con vention, but who had authorized him to offer any nan a position in the Cabinet? “ ‘Can you bring me an offer of such a character from Gen. Garfield himself ?’ I asked. “ ‘Yes,’ he replied, ‘I am quite sure I can do so.’ “ ‘Then,’ said I,” and Mr. Conkling drew himself up in his most imperious manner, ‘“I should feel compelled to decline the honor. Gen. Garfield is here pledged to secure the nomination of Sen ator Sherman. If he is willing to violate that pledge and accept the nomination himself, his promises for the future would be of very little value.’ The emissary endeavored to convince me that Gen. Garfield was not aware of the efforts that were being made in his be half. but admitted that his friends assurances that he would accent th« nomination if if were tendered him.” On the morning o c the Sunday pre vious to the convent on Gen. Garfield attended the Discip ts’ Churc down on Indiana avenue, in company with Joseph R. Robbins, then a correspondent of the Inter-Ocean, who had been his student at Hiram, and from boyhood an intimate friend of the Garfield family. After service they walked Learly the entire distance to the Grand Pacific Hotel, and the efforts that were being made to secure his nomination were the topic Sf conversation. Gen. Garfield said then, as ne had said to me at his residence in Washington some weeks previous, that while the Presidency was his ambition he could afford to wait, and would do nothing to aid those who were bringing his name into prominence at that time. And from the beginning of the agitation until the end of his days Gen. Garfield endeavored to convince himself that he bad in no degree wavered in his loyalty to Senator Sherman, and that the nomi nation was forced upon him. * * * The national conference of the Uni tarian Cnurch is in session here. luh s address of welcome, Col. Carroll D. Wright made reference to the boll of All Soul’s Church in this city saying: “The bell which crowns the church was purchased with funds raised by a sub scription started by John Quincy Adams. It was cast at the historic foundry established by Paul Revere. When it tolled a knell for the death of Johu Brown it was labeled “the abolition bell.” During the heated times that followed the Brown raid the bell was silenced by the authorities of Washing ton. But it is not silent to-day, and it rings out a glad message to all men at the nation’s capital. ” Among the prominent delegates at tending I may mention Mr. W. H. Bald win, father of the second vice-president of the Southern Railway. * * * Mrs. W. P. Roberts, wife of the Con sul to Victoria, is here, en route to a visit to North Carolina. * * * A patent on a whiffla-tree has been granted to Stephen S. Moffitt, ot Ran dolph county. * * Representative Settle expects to be Chairman of the Committee on Claims in the next House, the place Capt. Bunn had in he last Congress. Reed thinks a great deal of the young man, and will doubtless gratify his ambition. * * * Mr. W. G. Randall’s portrait of James C. Dobbin, painted by order of the Navy Department, is on exhibition here at Verhoff’s art store. It is among the best portraits North Carolina’s artist has made. A BIG POPLAR TREE. Col. Green Said Nothing Abont the Diameter ol the Watauga Walnut Tree. To the Editor of the News and Observer: In a rep rt of my remarks before the State Agricultural Society last night I am quoted as saying that a single walnut tree in Watauga county was sold by the owner for $1.50 and when cut into timber it sold for $1,400 in brackets (10 inches in diameter). I said nothing whatever about the diameter of the tree which was nearer four feet. While speaking of our mountain timber trees. I will state now what I omitted to say hist night. It is this, 1 have repeatedly heard that there is in Haywood county a church of seating capacity for 300 persons built mostly of timber cut out of one poplar tree. Wm. Grimes. Marvelous Results. From a letter written by Rev. J. Gun derman, of Dimondale, Mich., wo are permitted to make this extract: ‘I have no hesitation in recommeuding Dr. King’s New Discovery, as the results were almost marvelous in the case of my wife. While I was pastor of the Baptist church at Rives Junction she was brought down with Pneumonia succeed ing La Grippe. Terrible paroxysms of coughing would last hours with little in terruption and it seemed as if she could not survive them. A friend recom mended Dr. King’s New Discovery; it was quick in its work and highly satis factory in results.” Trial bottles free at John Y. Macßae’s drug store. Regular size 50c. aud sl. (yticura the great @Kskin cure Instantly Relieves Skin Diseases And the most distressing forms of itching, burning, bleeding, and scaly skin, scalp, and blood humours, and points to a speedy cure when all oilier remedies and the bestphysi cifins Speedy Oi t re Treatment. Warm baths, with C’uticora. Soap, gentle applications of CimcußA (ointment), and mild doses of Cu ticuka Resolvent (the new blood purifier). Soli Ihmuaiiout the World, hri tilth depot: F. Ngw bikv A Sons, 1, King Kriwnrd-et., London. Poirin Vuvo ani>Cm*h. Cusr., Sol* Prop*., Bouton, U. 8. A. PChtcheetor’n English IMnmond Itrut ENNYRSYAL PILLS OrlglwHl End Only Genuine. A safe. always reliable, ladies ask 41 Druggist for Chichestvr « Kngitsh Dia-jf&W Brand in lied and 6* old T-v xeß » with blue ribbon. Take no other, fir fuse danger otut fnibstltu* v I"I Aftion* and imitations. At I)ruggi6t*, ©r Bend I W jf in stamp* for particulars, testimonials and \ V ‘‘ Belief for Hadlc*,” in Utter, by return /r HalL 10.000 TVstimonials. Name Paper. _ - ! €lilc*lieater€heitt*<*iii< l o.,Madi»on Hquare* <S bj all Local Druggists. i’fctlada.. Pit Uses Mexican Mustang Liniment On his horses, on his drivers. ■T V'jv BPPK J The News and Observer. Thursday. Oct. 24, ’o*. Impure Blood Scrofula Breaks Out in Running Sores The Poison Perfectly Cured by hood’s Sarsaparilla. “ A year ago a sore came on one of my limbs. It spread, and soon four others, which proved to be as bad as the first, ft! •■•V ■' 111Lfe . v 'l. V&!L» i Mr. C. T). botllca of tiis meUi- Farmcrvillo, La.. cine I am glad to say that my limb is now perfectly well, and I am in better heal; h than I have been for some time. Soon after the sort.; appeared I was compelled to take my bed, but Thanks to Hood’s Sarsaparilla lam now enjoying good health. I con sider ITood’s Sarsaparilla a. good medicine to keep in the family for general use. I gladly send you this testimonial, U 9 I fTood’s Sarsa -. li Jl. parilla would Hire every 3 sufferer to know the & value of Hood’s Sar saparilla in a case like mine.” C. D. Cov ington, Farmcrville, Louisiana. Hood’S PIHs are the host after-dinner pills, assist digestion, prevent constipation. ZSo. The Great Tobacco Dealer es Granville County Sends the following: 0 Mr. J. P. STEPMA.N, Oxford, N. O.: Dear Sir Almost from my infancy I have been a great sufferer, at times, from sick headache and have tried various rem edies, all in vain, aud had almost despair ed of finding anything that would give me immediate relief. At the suggestion of a frierd I tiied your HEAD-EASY, and it acred like a charm, and in every case since then I have followed your directions ob taining immediate relief every time. I am truly grateful that I have found such a remedy as yours, (Signed) HENRY T. KNOTT Js. HEAD-EASY cures HuaiSaefc* and Neuralgia. Ask your druggist for it. SPECIAL SALE —OF— PIANOS AND ORGANS Beginning Tuesday morning, October 22nd, 1895, and continuing one week. We will make a liberal reduction on all pianos and organs in stock, and we have some special bargains in three IMS PIANOS one grand and two uprights, that are a little shop-worn, just as good as new in other respects. One Kimball Piano, style No. 2, used only four months, will be sold foi tl tty dollars less than regular price. This will be the most important I'ianO sale ever advertised in Raleigh. Give us a call during the week and you will surely see something desirable. Remember we carry the largest stock in the State and are pre pared to give the best bargains. We own and personally control our extensive Piano and Organ business. If you intend buying a Piano or Organ soon, you can’t afford to miss this opportunity. Darnell & Thomas, 114 Fayetteville St. • - - Raleigh, X. C Raleigh, N. C., Feb. 8,1895 Lyon Mf<j. Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. Gentlemen:—Having seen Mexican flustang Lini ment extensively advertised here Induces me to tell you how useful It Is to persons in the livery business. I have used it for the past 18 years on my horses for almost every thing that horses are subject to. For sprains and stiff Joints I do not think It has an equal, and for such things as harness galls and rubs it la wonderful. I once had a very fine driver who was thrown from his car riago In a runaway and so severely bruised about his shoul ders and breast that I did not think be would ever be aide to get on a carriage again. I remembered, however, what Mexican Mustang Liniment did for my horses in case ot bruises and had him use it constantly, and in about two weeks he was as good a driver as ever, and not an ache or pain remained. I know you must get tired of receiving such letters, but I thought I would add one more testimonial to the useful ness of Mustang Liniment. Yours truly, *. w. n. Lancaster Fort 8 rears In It very and Transfer business. broke out. I could not account for them and my physician did not eecm to do me any good. Theerup tions would spread to the sire of a half . d011.’. - , and the flesh would become ulcer ?ted nearly to the , bone. 1 finally <io . ’ to try Hood ’a -i. aparills, and af* j tor taking several SILKS FOR WAISTS AND WOOLENS FOR SEPARATE SKIRTS. o In our silk section, is a wide range, both as to kind and price. A late shipment of dress woolens, suited for separate skirts or entire suits. Satin striped Pekins, Peau de Soci fancies, Broche Chamelons and Persian effects, prices from 50c to SI.OO. Etruscan Taffetas in large floral and 16th century designs, prices from $1.25 to $2.00 Self-colored Bedford Welts, medium and wide waies, at SI.OO, $1.25 and $1 50. Honey Comb Crepons, in “tobac" and navy at $2.00. Rich French mixtures at SI.OO and $1.25. Black -Crepons in new textures at SI.OO to $2. W. H. & R.S. TUCKER & GO. 1375 189A E. F. WYATT & SON, Saddlery and Har* es> Manufacturer*. TWENTY YEARS OF SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS. II BECAUSE OP HONEST WORK C JvuLOarUL AND HONEST DEALINC Lap Robes, Horse Blankets and Turf Goods, Upon tills record we begin another autumn season and ask for the continued patrm uga of our fii i end the public. Oar specialty Is In making COLLARS for wholesale and retail trade and we del; *1! cfKSdietftiors at home or abroad, in this or any other department of our buslnew. E. F. WYATT & SON 109 East Martin St. Ralalgh, N. C. WE WOULD LIKE FOR YOU&* -—««TO SEE OUR LINE OF CLOAKS and Capes before you buy as we can save you some money on them. We have a large assortment of very stylish ones. OUR Millinery Department is complete, and we receive the new shapes daily. Large stock of sailors just received. ADIES Skirts, Underskirts, Shawls and Wrappers in large variety. IF you need a Suit of Clothes or a pair of pants we will make them at a reason able price. OUR Stock was purchased before the rise, hence we can undersell our com petitors. ' WOOLLCOTT & SON. nr- a p r for young ladies. ■ ** t RALEIGH, N. C. No Superior work done anywhere, North or South. It has now the best faculty it has ever IAI a fP S 8 g *gF Iff had. The advantages offered in Litera- IIV I ture, Languages, Music and Art are un- ■ ■■ ■ ■ ■ w# ■ wm B surpassed. Two directors of Music, one from Leipsio, the other from Boston, both Americans AddreßS Jas. Dinwiddie, IV!. A. University of Virginia, Principal. CROSS & UN EH AN CLOTHING, FURNISHFNGS AND SHOES • Never in the history of the clothing business have desirable clothes been offered at such low prices as we are now quoting. Our assortment of rich novelties, both in foreign and domestic manufacture, represents every fashionable color and weave and is unquestionably the largest and most complete to be seen in the city. Quality with us is always the first consideration, this secured, we \ TF>TsßTTcar^g?> Down to make them acceptable to you. A gnat exhibit of new for TPTHTTTgS SPECIALTIES Will be offered in every department of sufficient importance to warrant their inspection by every one interested m lligfc Class Merchandise. We do not quote prices for the reason that the values in each aud every instance will speak for them* selves and telliDgly. Seeing is believing, and it takes but little time, gives but little trouble, and costs nothing to come te see for yourselves. Drop in on us, we will try to make it pleasant as well as profitable to you. CROSS & LINEHAN. 210 Fayetteville Street.. WACHOVIA, Loan and Trust Company, WINSTON. N. C. Paid up Capital, $200,000 Authorized Capital, SI,OOO 000 STATEMENT. At the close of business September 28, IH9» Loans, SIST.IttS 07 Overdrafts, 44 9* Bonds, - - - - 1,576 00 Building and fixtures, - - 25,525 14 Real estate, ..... 8,08105 Cush on hand and in banks, - J l4 502 88 Total, $70.5,14302 Capital - • . - - 200,000 00 Surplus, .... 11,095 07 Deposits, - - - 284,330 98 Due to hunks, - - - 9,137 14 Cashier’s Cheeks, ... 559 88 Total, . $705,123 09 June 15,1898, $ Dee. 15, 1898, 89,708 93 nronClTO* Jnne 15, PM, <*,985 00 UC.ru 13. 1.5, |80«, 147 903 53 May 15, 1.-07. *1! r 24743 Sept. 28, 1*77, 2-4, M m. YOUK BUSINESS SOLICITED. F. H. KRIKH, JA-i. A. GRAY, President, Vice Prewl’t. H. K. BHAKSNKR. Sec’v and Treae. {Horses and Mules 1 Sale I have jnst received a shipment of extra good horses and inulifl su'tible for this market, which I can sell under guarantee. Prices to suit the times Ca’l and see mo at mj stables. J. M FACE, 111 E. Martin St., Raleigh, N. C. a4.ll.mSrJ ifll J.M4.111 GVDUII IO Primary- Secondary or Tsr %% V Sr VII Liu tlary Hyphilia poruianent.'y "■■"■ww cured in 15 to 35 days. You can be treated at home for the same price under same guaranty. If you prefer to come hero wo will con tract to pay railroad fare and hotel bills, and no charge, if we fail to cure. If you have taken mer cury, iodide potu.h, and .till have aches and pains, Mucoa. Fatche.in mouth, More Throat, Pimple., Copper Colo-ed Hpota, I'lcer. on any partof the body, Hairor Eyebrow , fulling oat, it is this Nyphllttlc BLOOD POISON that we guarantee to cure. We solicit the most obstinate ca.e. and challenge the world for a ra.e we cannot cure, Syphilis has a1T~73 baffled the .kill of the mod eminent physi cian.. KoOO.OOO capital behind our unconditional guaranty. Absolute proof, sent sealed on appli cation. Address COOK. REMEDY CO., UO? Masonic Temple. fHH’AOO. ICE. Notice. Having qualified as administrator c. t. a. of L. W. Dent, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of L>W, Ilent to present them to me for payment, at my home in Wake Forest township, Wake county, X. C., on or before the sth day of September, 18%, or this notice will he plead in bar of their recovery. All persons in debted to said estate will please «nak«- pronipt settlement. This September sth, 1895. W. ,1. MITCHELL, Adtn'r. c. t. a. of L. W. Dent, deoeaspa. Holding & Vass, Attorneys. ' Executor s Notice. Having qualified as executors of W.JH. Cuninggim, deceased, we hereby notify.ali persons having claims against his estate to present them to us for settlement by the first day of October, 18%. Persons indebted to the estate will please settle. W. L. CUNINOGIM, Wilmington, N. C. .1. L. Cuninggim, Executors. JAMES E. SHEPHERD. CHA3. M. BUSBf*:. PERfiiK BUSBEE. SHEPHERD & BUSSES., ATTOUNBrS AT LAW, Pullen BuUding, Raleigh, N. C. t Practice iu State and Federal Courts and wherever their services may be desired. For Sale. o The Goldsboro book store; the only book tore in a city of (i,OOO iahabitants; amount of stock about $3,000: large two-story brick building can be rented or leased on favor able terms. For terms and reasons for sell ing apply to fiOLOSBCRO BOOK STORE, Goldsboro, N.C,
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