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The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
An hour later she was at luncheon vith

her friends at Gordonfells.
 There was an addition to the family circle, Kenard had come home, and he and Vida were very great friends. He was amazed and troubled at the mysterious disappear ance of Basil, but the sorrow was not so deep that it prevented him from chatting gaily with his old playmate.
 And Vida had never been in better spirits in her life, and her laughter was like peal of silver bells
The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
MY FRIENDS STORY.

ITS 8 very strange story" he said, "a very strange story-one l have dared tell to very few persons, and yet if you insist l will give it to you. "
 I had insisted ana Desougnt Dy turns for half an hour and this concession of his was the outcome of a series of sprat- eeic movements on my part that
Evening journal., 1892-03-16
rElEeRAPHlc aREMrlEs.

President Carnot has signed the CONNER
cial convention with the United States
Laceyville, Wyoming county, Pa, is al
most wholly wiped out by fire.
The plot to assassinate the sultan has been
traced TO Russian sources
Typhoid fever is raging at Villa Lerdo
Mex, go deaths having occurred within
ten days
A severe blizzard, accompanied by heavy
fall Of snow, prevails throughout southern
Illinois
Sir Henry Bouverie William Brand, Wis.
Iount Hampden, G.. c. b., L. c., for thiri r
two years speaker Of the house Of commons,
Is dead.
The Guelph fund bill introduced in the
lower house Of the Prussian diet, authorizes
the government TO remove the sequestraticu
laid upon the property Of the late King
George, Of Hanover.
In the discussion OF the question of British
and Irish representation at the Chicago
Worlds fair in the house Of commons, Mr..
Flynn, Of North Cork, complained that there
was no Irish member on the commission.
Evening journal., 1892-03-16
rIKn

ARMSTRONG. AT his late residence near
Red Lion, on Thursday morning, Spencer T..
Armstrong. aged 5s years.
BABCOCK On March TO- II Rebecca,
widow OF John X. BabcOck, aged S3 years.
BRtNTON.-At the resi- ience Of his daueh-
ter, Mrs. II. D. Holt. No. 2l3 West Second
street. on the 18Th instant, Caleb Brinton, In
q 72d year of his age
CANDY I'm this city. on the 10th instant,
Eliz sbtth g.. widow of the late Samuel
Candy, aged 5s years.
DUGAN.-On the l4th instant, Mary Dugan.
GATCHkLL.-On third month, min. b dsy.
Mary. widow OF the late Jesse Catcher, in her
list year.
GEMMILL,-In Washington, D. C., on the
18th instant, Elizabeth Hamilton Gemmi ,
widow Of David w. Gemmill Of New Castle
county. Del, aged 76 years.
GIBSON On Monday. March "a, Thom rs
ID. Gibson, age "a years.
Funeral from HE late residence, No. q @
Shipley sti eet. On Thursday after loon. at 2
o'clock. ! tarment at Riv irview Cemetery.
MOORE.-On the 12th instant Jennie D.
wife of james II Mo re. a ed " years.
NORSTROM.- in this city. on March i2
John G.. NorstrOm In his 30th yeer.
RIDDLE In this city. on the l3th instant,
Posee Riddle, aged SO years.
SHANNON. On March llth, James j..
Shannon, ged % years.
TRUIIT.-On the 10th instant, Hannah r.
Truitt. wife OF S. r.. Trui.t. aged 81 years.
Evening journal., 1892-03-16

&C. I. Hood s. Co., Lowell, Mass;
81 was in the Army Of the Potomac and
In the great battle Of Gettysburg was struck
in the ankle by a minnie ball, which smashed
the bone Ny leg was amputated In the field
hospital, and after a long time It healed.
was discharged and wenthome. After years
Evening journal., 1892-03-16
mo ALLEGED rlot to Km rerrr.

FREsNo, Cal, March 16-Papers have
been discovered here in the safe in Sarah
Althea Terry's house which are said 10 es-
tablish the claim Of ex-Judge Terry's friends
that his shooting at Lathrop was the climax
OF q conspiracy to murder. Agents Of Por-
ter Ashe went to the Terry mansion and
found under carpets and IN private drawers
several thousands of dollars and jewelry
worth $1,000. The safe in Judge Terry's
room they had blown open and in this, IL is
said, the compromising papers which Terry
refused to make public during his life were
diacovarad
Evening journal., 1892-03-16
An tficient Onicer DeadT .

Police Officer George B. Buck, who had
been lying In precarious condition from
pneumonia At his home In the Ninth
ward, died about o'clock last night.
Mr. Buck was 80 years Of age and was
appointed pstrolmsn by exMayor bar
ripgton on April 2, 1891. He success.
fully passed the examination under Hayol
Wiley, and was e-sppointed. .patrolman
he was an honest and upright officer and
had many friends. He leaves a wife apC
five small children.
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nTvsterIous DIsannenrance.

FARMNGDALE, N j., March 16.-Joseph
p. Cuthbert, Of this place, is mysteriously
missing since he left here Feb 10, intend
ing TO 90 to Red Bank and return the same
day. Instead Of purchasing a ticket for
Red Bank, he bought a single ticket for
New York. Mr.. Cuthbert was married two
years ago, when he was seventy-eight, 10
Miss Cole, OF Red Bank, aged twenty-three
When he left home he had nearly 81, 400 in
his possession, and some believe that he has
met with foul play.
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wish to remind you that you have grown
older. - -Fliegende BlAtter

EMPLOYER you are having a de-
cidsi Irritation with the girl who has
charge of our telephone wireT Truthful
Clerk with cold chills running up snd
down his spine, and With visions Of in.
slant discbarge). .-"Y-e.e-s sir; hut
please, sir" Employer Well. keep it
up. She will give more attention to our
calls IL You do. Press
Evening journal., 1892-03-16
ITEMS or INrgREsT

ALeY-"DO you think. my love. that
your father will consent to our mar
rlsgeg Angely-"Of course. papa will
be sorry to lose me, darling" Algy-
But l will say to him that instead OF
losing a daughter he will gain . son.
Angely-'I / wouldn't do that, love, Il
You really want me. Papa has three such
sons living at home now. and he's little
bit touchy on the point ."-Tid-Bits. -. -.
Evening journal., 1892-03-16
There I. ram Of LynohIne.

NEwPoRT Tenn, March l6.-In the lat
ter part Of November Squire David Bower
disappeared, and his horribly decomposet
remains have just been found in a well
Three bullet holes were in his body Mr.
Bowers twenty-hve-year-old son Wash, whS
is county superintendent Of public schools
fed as soon as the body was found. Hi
brother offered $500 for him, dead or alive
and he was captured. There is strong tall
Of lvnchinv
Evening journal., 1892-03-16
rse, r.,or c,.v.,.oa

BRADPoRD, Pa, March l6.--The Demo
cratic county committee elected p n.
Idnderman, II. p. Brauley, +. e. Rowrey
and James Broder delegates 10 the state
convention. July 10 was fixed for the date
OF the county convention. The delegation
favor Cleveland fer president.
Evening journal., 1892-03-16
Mitchell Too Late
The aa5. 600 Purse As.ured.

NEw ORl.EANs, March l6. The Olympic
club directors, at meeting called for the
purpose, decided TO give purse Of 1000
for sullivan and Corbett 70 contest for.
The club hitherto has offered only so 900,
but the determination Of Sullivan and Cor
bett 70 fight for not less than $4,000 infiu-
enced them in altering their offer. Presi-
dent Noel sent telegnms to Sullivan and
Corbett informing them of the clubs de
cision
Evening journal., 1892-03-16
Astel md Allerton Mntched.

INDEPENDENCE, Ia, March &c. W. viii
hAms received an acceptance from Budd
Doble Of the proposition to match Axtel
against Allerton in race fora $4,000 purse,
the winner to take all The race win take
place over the kite track at this place dur
ing the August meeting
Evening journal., 1892-03-16
claa.en Mn.t serre Sd. Year..

NEW YoRE, March l6 o. The supreme
court affirmed the decree Of the United
States court IN the case OF Peter J. Claasen,
the bank wrecker. Claasen is to serve six
years in the Erie county penitentiary.
Evening journal., 1892-03-16
Alleged Horss rhisi Captured

Alfonzo Davis was arrested by Captain
Francis las night At the Western Hotel,
for the lar seny OF horse and wagon be-
longing to Eugene Manlove Of Cecilton
Nd. The horse aud wsgon we're recovered
at the hofel. where Davis bad sold the
team. Davis WAS 2rraigned on the charge
Evening journal., 1892-03-16
p.rrea from Reoiprocitv.

WASHINGTON, March lG.--President Har-
Tison issued a proclamation suspending the
products Of Colombia, Hayh and Vene-
zuela frOsn tho reciprocity provisions of the
tariff act from and after this date
Evening journal., 1892-03-16
Cnntesllnr Nm. Glnrer.s MN

Boston, March l6.-The hearing upon the
contested will Of Mrs Sarah W. Glover,
who died at East Braintree, leaving by viii
the larger portion OF her estate, valued at
nearly 81, 900, ,OO0 TO Thayer academy, Brain.
tree, was begun before Probate Judge
White. The contestants are the heirs-at
Evening journal., 1892-03-16

The third days dedlcAtory services Of
the new second Baptist Chapel we're held
to day. The exercises opened at 8
o'clock by prayer and forming an alliance
Of the young people Of the Baptist
Church. Rev. q. A. Guenther read a
portion Of scripture and addresses were
deli gered BY Revs John B. Cough Pidge,
d. d Of Phlladel phla and o g. Budding
ton. pastor OF Bethany Church OF this
city. There will be no services to-mor-
row
Evening journal., 1892-03-16
Arnew in penth.. shndow.

PHILADELPHIA, March l6.-Dr ID. Hayes
Agnew, emeritus professor Of surgery at the
University of Pennsylvania and one OF the
most eminent surgeons In this country, is
dying OF heart failure
Evening journal., 1892-03-16
rnudnrlr nn iha cnmhina.

SCRANTON, Pa, March 16.-Mr. Powderly
has long letter in the Scranton Truth on
the railroad combine, in which be denouncea
his critics and says coal viii surely be ad-
Vanoed before the fall
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TO Te.t ths BAher nalIot Law,

SCRANTON, Pa, March 16--The constitu-
tionality Of tho Baker ballot law, under
which elections hereafter are to be held in
Pennsylvania, Is 10 b. tested in the Lacka-
wanna county court, a bill in equity hay-
ing been hled by Colonel Ezra Ripple for
himself and others with that purpose in
.rfaru
Evening journal., 1892-03-16
s,.nb.d In a DrunLen row.

LARcABTEH, Pa March l6.-Frank DAILY
and james Sollos, each one armed cattle
drivers, both under the influence Of liquor,
quarreled, and Bellies fatally stabbed DAILY
and was arrested
Evening journal., 1892-03-16

LTrrLE DANNY-"Father, what is the
population av the worldf" Mr.. Grogan
-"Pfwhat's that's to yousef They re
mostly foreigners, Anyway. Indian.
apolis Journal.
Evening journal., 1892-03-16
The Beef mus, Alarmed.

CHICAGO, March l6.-The Daily News
says: "rhe beef trust has burned its books.
The action was taken a few days ago in
order to be prepared for the scrutiny Of
Federal oficialsn
Evening journal., 1892-03-16
Great Expectation +!

This city has impressed favoby where people
thoroughly appreciate benefits whatever presented
We come good people almost strangers bringing with
ideas for which claim originality To establish confidence
the purchasing pabc will be the first by calling
on first magnificent room, and then asking you and
form acquaintance
Evening journal., 1892-03-16
10 Remove soldIers, Orphnns.

HARRIsBuRG, March iG.--At the meeting
OF the state soldiers orphan commission il
was decided 20 remove the soldiers orphans
at the Loysville school, Perry county, 70
other institutions on May 81.
Evening journal., 1892-03-16
Irnl.a Id. II,.l. -

BosroN, March i6.-John Ryan killed hs
little son with a chair while aiming blow
at his wife in a drunken quarrel He was
held for the grand jury.
Evening journal., 1892-03-16

DocToR-"T6s fact is. you're over.
worked. You must take a rest for few
weeks. What you waut Is absolute
quiet. Merchant-"Well, can't 60
away just now. Let me see By hockey
I've got It. I'll stop advertising -
Boston Transcript.
Evening journal., 1892-03-16
nrant No thn nrin.

wAsHINGroN. March l6--Assistant SEQ
retary Of War Grant is confined TO his bed
with an attack Of grip. He was taken IN
Sunday.
Evening journal., 1892-03-16
Telephone Company vs. Telegraph Com.
many

The appeal case Of the Atlantic Tele-
graph aud Telephone Company, VS.. the
Postal Telegraph Company. which was
to have come up 10 the United States
Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadel-
phia, did not come up as was expected
II Is probable that II will be heard to-day.
Evening journal., 1892-03-16
D.ath Of DR.. ston..

CORTLAND, N Y, March l6.-Dr. D. b.
Stone, president OF the Cortland County
Medical society, died at bis home in Homer
from heart disease.
Evening journal., 1892-03-16
Their whIsLer. Can stav.

BosroN, March l6.-Landlord Whippie, Of
Young's hotel and the Parker House, has 70
scinded his order that all walters must bs
clean shaven.
Evening journal., 1892-03-16

at the Municipal Court this morning. but
as the ate was not ready for the trial
he was held for q further hearing TO.
norroM morning
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Rsh1Grip-

Leaves Its victims very weak and deDln
tsted. Hoods SsrsapsrillA is just wha
Is needed to restore the strength anS
vigor so much desired and to expel al
poison from the blood.
HOODS PILLS cure Sick Headache.
Evening journal., 1892-03-16
uAHRyRD

MANLOvE-LOFLAND this city, on
the 10Th instant, by Rev. Isaac Jewell,
Charles II. ManlOve of Middletown. Del, ana
Miss Emma l.. Lofland OF Warwick, Nd.
VERNON MACCUFFIN.-I In Baltimore.
on March 10, by Rev. John X. Marsh. at the
residence ~ the brides mother. No. 2l3l
Maryland avenue. Eugene Vernon Of Mt.
Cuba to Miss Maggie ID. Maccnfiin.
Evening journal., 1892-03-16
The BrohicAn Aaoat.

SAN FBAEcIsco. March l6.-The United
States steamer Mohican, which ran ashore
at Point Washington with the Nipeic in
tow, is of, apparently undamaged.
Evening journal., 1892-03-16
Tor BnrrnIo1 la warche.

Clocks Diamonds and Jewelry 20 to the
public sale Of J. a. AyArs. No. 800 Mar
Ike rect The eutlre stock must be sold
BY areh % The real estate and fixtures
also for eala
Evening journal., 1892-03-16
Noble naok In w.shInrton.

N"UIN HNVH n n 19hInETOus
WASHINGTON, March l6. SECRETARY Noble
has returned to Washington from Florida,
where he accompanied his wife who had
been in had health.
Evening journal., 1892-03-16

The Office Of the equitable Life will be
located at No. $50 Market street until
the 25th Of March. After that the offices
VII be found on the second aoor Of the
Equitable Building. ....s. sllaez - Sc
Evening journal., 1892-03-16
Hnr.el nerIn. thn rn.t.

HARRsBUR0, March 16-The attorney
general Of Pennsylvania has fled a bill in
rquity TO test the legality Of the Reading
leases
Evening journal., 1892-03-16
police CommissIoner. Resign.

SARATOGA, March l6.-Police Commission
Ir Knapp and Gailor, who were charged
With bribery and blackmail, have resigned
Evening journal., 1892-03-16
s1innaurh woap Die ln The chalr.

MtnnauKn Wont DIE In the Chair.
ALBANY, March l6.-Governor Flower has
commuted the sentence OF the New York
murderer, James Minnaugh, who was to die
next week at Sing Sing, to life imprison-
mont
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senntor nTorrIIl xveaI,er

WASHINGTON, March Ex-senator Morrill,
Is somewhat weaker, but otherwise no
change Is noticeable
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NJ. searle'. WIII Amrmod.

Bosr0N, March l6-Judge ALE, in the su-
preme court, confirmed the probate courts
settlement Of the Searle win case.
Evening journal., 1892-03-16
cut b rra b : rrnln.

VARCEBURa, Ky, March IS. "A telegraph
operator, name unknown, was cut in two
By train near here
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Tho rreasurv surplus.

WASHINGTON, March l6-The net surplus
in the treasury has again taken downward
turn, it being but sS0OOO,OOO
Evening journal., 1892-03-16

st Pstriok's Day In Sc. PatrIck's Church.
There will be solemn high mass at 10
N with a sermon by a very learned
divine. Also lecture at .. 10. bY the
Rev Francis . CoYle Of Philadelphia
Evening journal., 1892-03-16
rnE wouNpEn OFFIcER.


Constable Smith, who came near losing
his life. is also pretty badly used up.
When seen last night by a reporter his
head and right eye were bandaged up as
well as his left finger, which had been
slo. A ball had also entered the sleeve
Of bis big storm ovorcoat nearly going
through his arm
BURNS WAS OFFICER SMITHS MAN.
Mr. Smith stated that when he entered
the smoking car Of the train in company
with Officer Lockerman and Dstective
Hutchins he pointed out two men In the
front Of the car whom he thought were
the men. He accordingly went up TO
them and began questioning them TO
which queries they responded
Being satisfied that these were the
men, he said you are under arrest 4"
aud proceeded with them to the rear end
Of the car. Before they reached the end,
however, one Of the fellows % lde break
for the water closet, where be succeeded
in gaining admittance. The other one
then opened fire on officer Smith, the
FIRST shot taking effect under the right
eye, filing his eyes with powder.
Thinking that he was shot he placed
bis hand to bis eye and drew his revolver
at the man who had fred at him and
pulled his trigger. His bullet evidently
hit the man as he was noticed to
stagger against the stove. The man
again fred at Smith, this time sending a
bullet through his coat sleeve Just at
this time a man from the outside reached
In and pulled the one from the inside out
on the platform, and both jumped of
Officer Smith then turned bis attention
to the man In the water-close Here h'
reached his hand In the window Of th'
closet and fred, receiving in reply q
bullet in the third finger OF his left hand
Notwithstanding this, Smith fred again
This time, he says, he heard a groan oil
the inside and then a jump through th'
window, he firing as the man jumped.
Officer Smith Immediately recognized
the man when he saw him yesterday II
Jail. aud says he Is the man that was il
the closet
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NV q. p r. n

Clothing cleaned, dyed and repaired by
skilled workmen at. Oil Market street.
Evening journal., 1892-03-16

WTE-'' Nothing for met Then you
have forgotten that this Is my birthdayT'
Husbaud-"Not at all Only I didn't
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HAD BEEN A BAsE BALL PLAYER.

Burns, the man who was wounded and
afterward died. was recognized by sew
eral Of the citizens here as being a
pitcher In the Milford base ball nine two
VeRra ago
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MERCHANT TAILORING

Will be made speciality with this promise
MR.. CHARLES CONWAY, the manager gentleman Of many
experience with the class of dee will this branch of the
business his personal attention. and being cutter of than
ability, designing the most of his work please
In custom work. also, propose introduce system of
ormy low prices always having in mind the complete satisfaction of
patrons.
Stylish and employing only the best wormen There nothing
to be hoped for
Evening journal., 1892-03-16
The weather.
A Young Peoples Alliance Formed

The temperature will remain about the
same. aud snow is probable.
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-PRoBrNe FOR THE BALL.

DOVER. March 16.-The greatest ex.
cite nent still prevails here over the at
tsmpt to capture the safe burglars on the
Old Point express train yesterday morn
ing The wounded msn, Burns, was
brought here yesterday noon and taken
20 jail, the bullet which had entered just
below his heart. was probed for several
times In the afternoon, but the phYsi-
clans were unsuccessful in finding It.
About o'clock yesterday afternoon,
Jail Physician T. o. Clements, assisted
by Drs. w. T. Parvis and William f.
Davis. located the ball In the back sni
probed fof It with success. They ex-
tracted it and found It 20 be 32-calibre
cartridge The man fingered on till
about 8 o'clock when he died
Evening journal., 1892-03-16

SpRTNG Will be
" needed, if
0VERG0ATN not now,
afterwhile,
and we want you to know
where to get one when
you are ready. Prices
from $3.50 to $as.oo,
and at $Io 90, coats
which you make a mistake
in not seeing if you want
a medium priced one.
Our fine coats a e made
and trimmed and look as
well as any in the market.
and the prices you will
find in comparison as low
as anywhere for such coats.
Many specialties in young
mems sizes and styles
which are gotten up with
all the new ideas of make
and trimmings. We are
still selling heavyweight
coats, and why shouldn't
weS The prices are low
and you get an extra in
ducement of 10 per cent.
of if you need one or
will next season. You
can't do better with your
money for such short
time.
j. 7. MulIin & SOn,
TailOA 9th & Marke',
ClOthiers, Wilmington,
Evening journal., 1892-03-16
ONE SAFE BURGLAR DEAD
John Burns, Wounded and Manned,
Dies in Dover Jail

Although Suffering Greatly, the Bold
Fellow Held his Peace and Would Tell
Nothing But His Name--Be Was Con-
stable smnh's Antagonist In the Car.
The wounded burglar who was cap.
tured at Clayton yesterday morning In a
brickyard died at Dover at 9 o'clock last
night, after .he bullet had been removed
from his abdomen. His leg was not
broken. as was at FIRST reported There
Ia no clue to his identity, except that ne
said his name was John Burns, and he
lived in Philadelphia He displayed won.
derful nerve, absolutely refusing TO talk
There were $50 on his clothes. but not a
scrap of paper.
He declined to see a priest. He was
identified as one OF the gang. There is
no clue yet TO the other three men. IL Is
supposed that Burns was shot by one of
his companions, as the ball will not fit
any Of the officers pistols.
There was much excitement in Clayton
when the burglar was arrested, aud =
search WAS at once made for bis pals, who
were supposed 20 be In che vicinity. There
Is no way for the men, II they were in
town, to leave IL, except by train and
boat from Smyrna The steamboat land
ing and railroad station are being watched.
and, should the men attempt TO leave In
that way, they will he captured There
are thisk woods near where they left the
rain In such hurry yesterday, and it is
believed by some that they are hiding In
these. These woods will be searched, aud
as the men must feel seme effects Of
jumping from the train going at that
high rate Of speed, they cannot walk
very fast.
Evening journal., 1892-03-16
THE CLOTHING BUSINESS

which have devoted many years. sufficiently long
learn the Of the rade the experience gained will enable
all tastes.
We also know that public BEST FOR
LITTLE MONEY
We do not wish anagone competitors but do aim
call public attention the fact that the methods propose
roduce will be edown to the benefit of the buyers of CLIO
THING the matter Of lower prices than have heretofore prevailed
Wilmington
Evening journal., 1892-03-16
THE DIAMOND STATE CLOTHING CO

occupying the large elegant STORE ROOM the old WILL
MNGTON SAVING FUND BUILDING. Corner Eighth and Market
Streets which has been remoded and fitted expressly
where will be than pleased greet those who interested in
Progression Low Prices Fair Dealing and the Best Grades of Clothing
Evening journal., 1892-03-16
Mems, Youths, Boys and ChiIdren's
Clothing and Mems Furnishings,

Form principle stock trade variety great and every article posi-
lively made for the Spring trade Of 9 nothing of the adan
tages given by in order to make acquaintance
We here to stay and have brought stock of goods that
positively unequalled in quality and price.
We not going anything about prices but will leave to
good Judgment after seeing the goods and getting prices
whether not will pay give share of your trade
All ask s You call, we'll do the rest.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1892-10-26
BE Fair, Gentlemen.

Although Charlie Lagrave Zone Of
the founders Of the silver party) is
the Democratic Senator FROM Huns
boldt who introduced and passed the
Australian ballot law, which our .sil>
yer party Assemblyman nominees
are pledged to sustain, yet tine Re
publican party press reitcrates the
senseless charge that we are opposed
to this law. The results of the next
election will prove how much in
debted we are to the weapon which
brought us victory, when first used
throughout the State. The Repub-
licans who under protest voted for
this Democratic bill, may find it to
be Ike that other Australian weapon.
the boomerang serviceable only to
those who appreciate its real merits.