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Evening star., 1896-09-29
Will Not Run for sheriff.

PHILADELPHIA. September 29.-Wil-
liam Eisenbrown. who was nominated for
Sheriff at the democratic convention held
in this city last week, has refused to ac-
cept the nomination. The committee ap-
pointed to notify Magistrate Eisenbrown
that he had been chosen as the shrievaity
nominee waited upon him today and inn
parted to him the official information, and
met with a point-bank refusal.
1t is now thought that the democrats
will indorse the candidacy of Alexander
Crow, jr, who was placed in the field last
night as citizens candidate.
Evening star., 1896-09-29
FOUR-CORNERED COMBINATION.
ProhibitiOnists Agree to Join the
Michigan Fusion.

Spe, ial Dispatch to The Evening Star
GRAND RAPIDS. Mich, September %
The democratic. populist and free silver
state central committee met in joint ses-
sion last night with several of the state
and congressional candidates in attendance.
The depleted condition of the campaign
treasury was discussed at length, and
Chairmen Baker. Ewing and Watkins of
the respective committees were named as
a committee to levy assessments upon the
candidates and to take other steps 10 raise
the wind. There is little prospects of get
ting any assistance from the national COM
nittee The most important action was to
accept the designations of two of the can
didates for electors and deciding TO per-
nit the free silver prohibitionist TO I'LL the
vacancies, on condition that they withdraw
their state ticket ard come into camp. 1t
is understood that the prohibtionists are
willng and thus it will become four
cCrrered combine ir stead of three, but with
no change in the name.
Evening star., 1896-09-29
Trying the Supervisors.

SAN FRANCISCO. September 29.-The
trial of Supervisors Hughes. King. Benja-
min, bunker, Morgenstern. Skully and
Wager. indicted for corruption in office.
has been commenced in Judge Sewell's de-
partment of the superior court. The pro-
ceeding is of a quasi-criminal character,
having for it's object the removal Of the
defendants from office.
Evening star., 1896-09-29
IN THE TABERNACLE.
The Rain SpoiIs the Reception on the
Mckinley LRNn.

CANTON, Ohio. September 29.-Rain has
been falnng constantly since early morn
ing. and demonstrations on the Mckinley
lawn are entirely out of the question.
Four of the visits announced were post
poned The soldiers from the home at
Sandusky and residents of the vicinity ar
rived in a special train of seven coaches
soon after noon
They were taken to the tabernacle, where
Major Mckinley met them. Addresses
were made by Sergeant Hopkins. on behalf
of the soldiers, and by l.. w. Hull, on be-
half of citizens
Evening star., 1896-09-29
Mr. woShburn.s Movements.

CHICAGO. September 29.-Chairman Geo.
l.. Washburn of the peoples party national
committee left Chicago this morning for
short trip south
Are you going to hold conference with
Mr.. Watson?' Mr.. Washburn was asked.
NV errand is merely private business"
was the reply.
Mr. Washburn said he expected to be
gone for several days. He said he would go
TO Indiana first. Mr.. Watson is expected In
Indiana some time about October l.
Evening star., 1896-09-29

A man giving the name of Charles Will
iiams rented two Ideal bicycles, No. ~ 437
and 1864, from R. C. Douglas of 1GO1 @
street, on Sunday, and, as they were no.
returned he reported the fact to the de-
tective office.
The cigar store of "A. Weinstein. 1876 K
street northeast, was entered through a
window on the night of the 10Th and
cigars. cigarettes and tobacco valued at
SO was stolen. The police are working Oh
he
Evening star., 1896-09-29
Comment on Grannnn's Dish

Comment on Grannnn's Disbarment.
LEXINGTON. KY. September 29.-The
action of the Jockey Club in ruling off Riley
Grammar and refusing entries Of Will Wal
lace, two noted Kentucky turfmen, caused
a big sensation here. The consensus of
opinion among the breeders and turfmen
is that the action is ill-advised and will re-
suit in injury to the eastern turf. Ken
lucky breeders may refuse to enter in
eastern stakes. Sympathy Is all with the
two young turfmen, who have the cleanest
records.
Evening star., 1896-09-29
Murderer CAUGHT.

PERRY, Oklahoma, September 29.-Chas.
McGhee of southern Kansas charged with
killing and robbing Robert Maulding near
Gray Horse three months ago. has been
caught at Pawhuska. Usage nation. Mauld-
ing was a rich bachelor, seventy-five years
old. One night he was taken from his
home and murdered. and $4,000 in money
is said to have been obtained by the mur-
derer.
Evening star., 1896-09-29

SACRAMENTO. Cal, September %
Three of the most desperate criminals have
escaped Jail by a tunnel under the walls
connecting the jail yard and the court
house yard. They were Frank McCarty.
VIM. Harrison and Ed. Creelman, three OF
the most notorious thieves and crooks on
the coast. McCarty was recaptured, but
the other two escaped.
Evening star., 1896-09-29

MIDDLETOWN, Conn.,. September 90
The committee of the trustees at Wesleyan
University today appointed Max Farrand
Of Newark, n. J., instructor in history, to
succeed Professor A. S. Dennis, who re-
signed account of i'll health. Mr.. Far
rand is graduate Of Princeton.
Evening star., 1896-09-29
KANSAS 10000 FOR BRYAN.
Result of the Poll of Voters In the
SUnHOwer State.

TOPEKA, Kan. September 29.-The al
lied free silver forces have made public the
result of a poll of the state. ]. Mack Love,
chairman of the democratic state commit
tee. says: Bryan will carry Kansas by
jO,OoO majority. We have officially heard
from enough counties in the state to war
rant me in placing the majority at that
figure and 1t would not surprise me if it
went even above that"
Evening star., 1896-09-29

RALEIGH, N. c., September 29-Upon
careful irquiry it Is found that the rumor
that democrats and populists might fuse
on Governor Halle has no foundation.
Democratic state committeeman say no
changes in the ticket will be made SO far
as their party is concerned. State Chair
man Manley says there is not word Of
truth in the rumor.
Evening star., 1896-09-29

F. W. Kuhnert, a stone cutter residing
at 7O6 7th street southwest, was struck Oh
the head by falling brick today. lac
Grated wound of the scalp resulted. The
injury was dressed at the Emergency Hos
pital by DIR. Lawrence.
Evening star., 1896-09-29
a Louisiana Mob.

NEW ORLEANS, La, September 20
The people Of Amite City and the parish
officials of Tangipaboo parish are still ap-
prehensve of mob violence on account of
the act of Sheriff McMichaels in sending
John Johnston. the murderer Of the Cot
ton family, to New Orleans in order to save
him from the mob. Governor Foster this
morning ordered the two battaions of the
city to Amite to reinforce the company Of
state troops there now from Hammond.
Evening star., 1896-09-29

SALISBURY, Matabeleland, September %
There has been serious fighting on the
Mazoe river during the last three days.
During one engagement a British force
was hemmed in for ten hours Sy a strong
force of insurgents.
Evening star., 1896-09-29
Paul Kalligas. a ceiehra.ed jurist. and a

Paul Kallgas. ceiehrRted jurist. and at
one time a minister of the Greek govern
ment, is dead.
eral manager of the Vanda1ia line and one
of the best-known railroad men in the
country. is dead at ST. Louis
Arthur ]. King, executive head Of the
firm of r. G. Dunn & Co.. is dead.
The Altoona, Clearf1eld and Northern
Railroad Company has gone into bank
ruptcy.
Evening star., 1896-09-29

BOSTON, September 29-Two more bodies
of the seven persons who lost their lives
by the capsizing Of the catboat Hebe in
Broad sound, have been recovered, making
five in all. One of the corpses has not been
identified. The others found We're Michael,
John and Martin Burke and Henry Donnel
L
Evening star., 1896-09-29
Gold In Iowa.

CLINTON, Iowa. September 29.-Gold has
been discovered in paying quantities on the
farm Of Bahne Luecke, near Comanche.
south OF here. An assay shows about $13
aggregate value to the ton. The deposit Is
from six to twenty-five feet beneath the
nurfAc0.
Evening star., 1896-09-29
Death of DIR. VasS.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va, September
CDR. L. c. Vass. chaplain to the Univer-
sity of Virginia, died last night of pneu-
monia His remains will be taken to North
Carolina this afternoon. Lectures at the
university were suspended today.
Evening star., 1896-09-29
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL

The following are the opening,t the highest
and the lowest and the closing prices OF the
New York stock market today. es -eportei
by Corson & Mccartney. members New
York stock exchange. Correspondents.
Messrs Moore & Schley. No 50 Broadway.
Evening star., 1896-09-29
Naval Orders.

Lieut.. j. NJ. Helm has been detached from
the Terrier and granted sick leave. Lieut.
X. Niles to the Vermont. Assistant Surgeon
r G. Frederick has been detached from
tie Franklin and granted two months
leave.
Evening star., 1896-09-29
Bank Dividend Declared.

The controller Of the currency has de-
clared a second dividend of 10 per cent in
favor of the creditors of the Wichita Ma
tionai Bank, of Wichita, Kan. making in
all 10 per cent on claims proved. amount
ing to s155, $3.50.
Evening star., 1896-09-29
a,lopement End. in Murder.

SOMERVILLE. Tenn. September 29.-
Peter d. Crawford. a well-known citizen Of
this place, was killed by ]. F. Winfrey. jr.
Crawford's niece and Winfrey were trying
to elope when Crawford intercepted them.
whereupon Winfrey shot the old man to
death. W,nfrey Is highly connected.
Evening star., 1896-09-29
STEAMER ASHORE.

The UmatilIn. Bound for Puget Sound,
Runs Aground.
SAN FRANCISCO, September 29.-The
steamer Umatilla, which left here last Sat
urday, with passengers and freight, for
Puget Sound points, is reported ashore off
Point Wilson in the sound.
Evening star., 1896-09-29
Moro Gold.

NEW YORK, September 29.-The steam
fship La Bretagne. from Havre. brought
S2.Wo.0OO in gold. making the total en-
gagements and arrivals to date $44, 757 500.
Evening star., 1896-09-29
Govern mcnt Receipts,

National bank notes received today for
redemption, $2OO,G06. Government receipts
From internal revenue, $311 ,4O7; customs,
$500, los; miscellaneous, $3.50.
Evening star., 1896-09-29
Astronomers Return.

OAKLAND, Cal, September 29.-It is ex-
pected the Lick observatory eclipse party
will return from Japan Friday
Evening star., 1896-09-29
nssia EnlarginE Her Fleet.

Russia EnlnrginE Her Fleet.
ST. PETERSBURG. September 29.-It Is
announced here that the Russian COM
mercial fleet trading with China, Japan
and Corea will shortly be increased by
five large steamers.
Evening star., 1896-09-29
Races POktDOned.

BALTIMORE, September 29.-The Pimlico
trottng races have been postponed on ac-
count of rain.
Evening star., 1896-09-29
Grain and Cotton Market.

Furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co., 1921 F
street, members New York stock exchange,
correspondents Messrs. Ladenburs, Thai
mann & Co., New York.
Evening star., 1896-09-29
G0ldemberg,'s, S,
026-o2S zth-7o6 K Sts.

Never will you find merchandise
of a doubtful character here. How
ever low the wholesale price this
store shall never be the market for
poor goods.
Trade sales" occur from time to
time of worthy and unworthy goods.
The latter we spurn.
Our exceptional facilities and un-
common position in the mercantile
field-with buyers making weekly
visits to the market-a large dis
tributing ability-all aid us in dis
posing of immense quantities of
merchandise at minimum prices.
Unusual values for your considera-
ton.
The little ; to 7-year boys "nov-
city" suits are here in great array.
All the brightest, newest and best
things are here for the little fellows.
The clothing we sell advertises itself
:. Fine Blue Twill Flannel Fauntleroy and
Vestie Suits, to !-year sizes,
S265 each.
Boys Mixed Cheviot Pants-the balance of
the lot which We sold recently for 39c.-sizes
to IA years-will go tomorrow for
2Ic. pair.
II IL.
Evening star., 1896-09-29

Necessity urges you to the bed,
wear department on the third floor
You cannot dodge it longer. Some
exceptional values there.
Gray Wool Double Enthusiastically 81 .25-
for 50 cents.
Evening star., 1896-09-29
Government bonds:

Quotations reported by Corson & Macart-
pev bankers
Evening star., 1896-09-29

Fine Nhite Wool Blankets-with colored
bOrders-a few of them slightly soiled-re-
duced from $3.50 to s.. 80.
Evening star., 1896-09-29

Full Size Sateen-covered Comforts-flle'
with white cotton-$l.49 each.
ID foor-eleyator.
Evening star., 1896-09-29

4O-inch Curtain Scrim in a variety Of pat
terms, 2Hc. yard.
Evening star., 1896-09-29

In every instance in the upholstery
department there is money to be
saved. This is as fine" as any de-
partment in town now-as complete
OWED
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-02-07

A man who looked like farmer en-
tered grocery store a day or two ago
and said to the proprietor:
do you remember that l came here
about four weeks ago."
II can't say that l do"
'Do you remember of changing a
$40 bill for man who asked you if you
didn't want a barrel of pickles?"
mo"
why, you must. There was wom-
an in here at the time who said you
cheated her on some butter She said
the weight was short. That was what
led me to count my change over after
leaving the store, and / found"
Il never saw you before, sir.'' inter-
rupted the grocer
Eyes, you didr'
Don't attempt any tricks on me, for
they won't work! If gave you change
it was all right!
mo, it wasn't! / found So"
GO on. You are swindler"
Very well; good day. You gave me
So too much, but if you can stand it l
can. It'll pay for getting the mare shod
all around, and l won't have anything
on my conscience"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-02-07
In 1NNO.

"You advertised for coachman, sir!'
said the applicant.
II did," replied the merchant. DO
you want the position?"
"Yes, sir"
"Have you had any experlence?"
81 have been in the business all my
life"
You are used to handling gasoline.
them"
Eyes, sir"
"And you are posted on electricity"
Thoroughly.
Good. OF course you are machin-
list also?"
Certainly"
And l presume you have an en-
gineer's license?"
"Of course"
every well. You may go around to
the barn and get the motorcycle ready.
My wife wishes to do little shopping"
Chicago Post.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-02-07
AIDING. KINNAN G. MARVIN
A Very Sick BABY.

DR.. Perkins Soonover of Austin. dur.
ing the recent session of the Texas
Legislature, was very frequently
called upon to prescribe for indis-
posed solons. The nature of the leg
islative complications may be surmised
from the following incident:
DR.. Soonover was called on to pre-
scribe for an infant.
You will have to take better care
of yourself in the future" said the
doctor absent-mindedlv, feeling the
baby's pulse. ''You will have to give
up whisky and tobacco, and, above ali
late hours and irregular habits"
The doctor imagined he was pre-
scribing for another disabled solon. -
Texas Siftings.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-02-07
The Smallest Of All.

"Of course there are various grades
of mean men," said the thoughtful man.
"Of course" replied the careless one.
THAT being So" continued the
thoughtful man, what character OF
man would you consider the smallest
meanest and most contemplate of all
known to modern civilization"
Il could hardly answer that offhand,'
returned the careless man. Perhaps
you have given the subject some
thought"
II have" admitted the thoughtful
man.
"Then what are your conclusions?
81 think that the man who is rich
enough to build or rent fine house,
but who considers himself too poor to
have his sidewalks properly cleaned, is
entitled to that distinction. Chicago
Post.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-02-07

"You are concealing something from
mew
His words we're bitter, his accents
sharp. So sharp that the maiden whom
he addressed started, as though fright
ened, and blushed deeply.
1T is no use denying it," he re-
peated, with more sadness than bitter
ness now; you are concealing some
thing from me-"
The girl hung her head in silence,
and made no attempt at denial.
Shortly after, he left her without the
usual goodnight.
Stung to the quick with his reproach-
es and realizing the truth of his accusa'
ton, she received him the next even
ing, when he called, in her most de-
collete evening gown.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-02-07

The man with the fur-lined coat
stopped before the principal grocery in
town and casually inquired:
How are eggs to-day?"
well, they're a little high" replied
the grocer.
Because of big demand or small
supply?" asked the man with the fur
lined coat.
Small supply" answered the grocer,
'The hens seem to be taking things
easy in this vicinity just Dew."
The man with the furlined coat
nodded his head as if he approved of the
action of the hens and then asked:
ANY bad ones?"
bad onesw exclaimed the grocer.
Yes. Any of the ancient, odorous
variety that we all know so well?"
mo, sir; not in this shop" returned
the grocer emphatically.
"Sure?"
"Sure. OF course I'm sure"
do you suppose there are any in
town. asked the man with the fur
lined coat anXiously.
mo, sir. We pride ourselves on our
fresh eggs up in this neck of the woods,
and it wouldn't be safe for any one
to keep bad Ones
I'm glad to hear it," said the man
with the fur-lined coat, with evident
relief, as he continued his stroll down
the street.
The grocer looked after him for a
minute and then a great light suddenly
came upon him.
SAY he yelled.
"Well?" came back the Answer.
Ibid you mean eating eggs or thea.
ter eggs?"
"Theater eggs!" exclaimed the man
with the fur-lined coat, stopping short
in his walk.
Yes. The farmers never bring in
their theater eggs until the afternoon
before the show. l was thinking of
eating eggs all the time, but if it's thea
ter eggs you want therell be eight or
ten crates of them on sale in about an
hour"
Then he went back into his store and
told his assistant that any jay actor
who tried to pump him was bound to
get the worst of it every time.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-02-07
Gave Him q Pointer.

mo, no, thanks; no sausage for me, u
said Bob Mitchell, the comedian.
He was taking supper at San Jose
restaurant after a recent minstrel per-
Torrance.
Don't You care for sausage?" asked
Cathart.
mot since my friend, the butcher,
told me how he made it. bought
some sausage of him the other day,
and took it home and ate it, and !
never tasted any finer sausage in my
life. The next time saw him l asked:
"'Where did you get that sausage?'
Made it, he said.
"'lt was the finest ever ate. How
did you make it?'
"a friend gave me a pointer. "
San Francisco Post.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-02-07

A colored witness in the superior
court last week stated that he was I'M
able to testify as to a certain occur
renee because he had II domestic
trouble" just about that time.
What was that domestic trouble?'
asked the examining attorney.
"Well, TO tell the truth, boss" said
the witness, 81 was in the pcniten-
tiary for stealing cow" Brunswick
Times.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-02-07
ABOUT THE EYE.

The upturned eye is typical Of devo
ton.
Wide open eyes are indicative O.
rashness.
The eye is really a self-adjustible
telescope.
Caesar Borgia had prominent half
closed eyes.
-glances are always to be dis.
trusted.
The eyes should not be used in weak
ness or sickness.
Brown eyes are said by occulists to
be the strongest.
Small eyes are commonly supposed
to indicate cunning.
Near-sighted people almost always
have prominent eyes.
The proper distance between the
eyes is the width of ones eye.
There are from four to six grains of
aqueous humor in the eye.
The downcast eye has in all ages
been typical of modesty.
Many eyes supposed to be black are
only deep orange brown.
Eyes in rapid and constant motion
betoken anxiety, care or fear.
People of melancholic disposition
rarely have clear blue eyes.
The eyes of fish and birds are round,
with no angles at the corners.
The deer really weeps, it's eyes being
provided with lachrymal glands.
Whenever blue occurs in the iris it
is generally the predominant color
Eyes with long, sharp corners, indi-
cate great discernment and penetra-
tion.
Homer attributed a protruding eye
to Juno. He called her ox-eyed Juno.
In all nocturnal animals the eyes are
placed to look forward as IN the case
of man.
The eye of the octopus is said to be
be black. large and as vicious as that
of snake.
In mythology, Pluto, and the NAL
evolent deities were represented with
small eyes,
The white of the eye showing be-
meath the Tres is indicative of nobility
of character.
The eye of the serpent seems to have
an expression of intense hatred and
mlignity.
A bit of gold leaf 11I25th part OF
an inch square, can be perceived by
the naked eye.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-02-07

The shades of night were slowly de-
scending, the dew was also arriving,
and the usual "indefinable feeling of
impending danger" was on time. Mary
Jane had almost finished her milking,
when suddenly, with a final switch of
her tastefully decorated tail, the usual
ly peaceful bovine raised her left Tril-
by and, with fierce kick of protest
upset the trimming pail. AS Mary
Jane quickly arose from her cobbler
leather-seated rocker she might have
been heard to sorrowfully murmuc,
Another pair of my best boomers
completely ruined"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-02-07
HIGH PRICE FOR porAToEa

The John A. Salzer Seed Co., La
Crosse, Wis, pay high prices for new
things. They recently paid 5000 for a
yellow rind watermelon, $1,000 for 30
hu new oats, $500 for 100 lbs. of pota-
toes, ETC., etc.! Well, prices for pota-
toes will be high next fall. Plant a
plenty, Mr.. Wideawake! You'll make
money. Salzer's Earliest are fit to eat
in 2S days after planting. His Cham
pion of the World is the greatest yielder
on earth and we challenge you to pro-
duce it's equal.
II you will send IA cents in stamps
to the John A. Salzer Seed Co., La
Crosse, Wis, you will get, free, ten
packages grains and grasses, including
Teosinte, Spurry, Giant Incarnate
Glover, ETC., and our mammoth cata-
logue. Catalogue sc. for mailing. WIN.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-02-07

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
f. ]. CHENEY G. CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known +.
J. Cheney for the last Is years. and be-
lieve him perfectly honorable in all
business transac lions, and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by their firm.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken Internal
ly, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Testi-
monials sent free. Price Zoe per bottle.
Sold by all druggists.
Halls Family Pills. CSC.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-02-07

10 pra ctically useless The human organism
is provided with q canal which sometmes be-
comes choked up, nancy, tho bowels, through
which much of tho etfcte and waste matter OF
-constipated, in other words - Hostetters
Stomach Btters will relieve them ctfcctua,ly,
but without pain, and institute regular
habit of body. This medicine also remedies
malarial, bilious, dyspeptic, rheumatic, ner.
vous and kidney troubles, and strengthens the
entire system.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-02-07

I'm engaged to three just at pres.
ent," she said. YES. A good deal on
hand? Oh, no. Not nearly as much
as / have had. There is but one dia-
mond in this lot"
Upon a rough estimate she would put
the aggregate value at $15O.-Detroit
News-Tribune.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-02-07

Ethel, were you out sleighing with
the armless wonder last evening"
why, papa, what a question! what
put such an idea into your head?"
II saw your escort holding the
lines in his teeth" Detroit Free Press.