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One Terribly Mangled and Will
Probably Die
Officers Certain They Have in Custody
the Men Who Attempted to Wreck
the Passenger and Freight Train
Near Reno, Nevada, Last Week
Officers on the Trail of the NOgaleS
Bank Robbers.

NEVADA, Aug. S.-A frightful and
perhaps what may prove a fatal acci-
dent happened at the Summit mine, on
John Durbin of Grass Valley, one of the
miners, and A O'Donnell, an engineer,
are the injured parties.
At o'clock Durbin came up from the
mine after more fuse and caps. In
company with O'Donnell he went into
the powder-house. They proceeded to
try piece of the fuse to see how it
burned, as they had some doubt as to
its quality.
While the experiment was being made
Durbin held box of giant powder caps
I'm his hand. Suddenly there was loud
report. The cartridges had exploded
with awful effect.
Those who reached the spot first were
Mortified at the sight. Young Durbin's
right eye had been blown out, his left
hand was torn off and he had sustained
serious injury about the abdomen. He
will probably die. O'Donnell was also
badly hurt. DR.. Tickoll was summoned
and everything done to alleviate the
sufferings of the injured men. a con-
yeyance was procured and O'Donnell
was brought TO his home in this city.
Durbin was taken to Grass Valley.
Within two feet of where the men
stood when the explosion occurred was
a full box of giant powder, but strange
to say it was not exploded by the con-
cussion Had the powder gone off the
men and building would have been
torn to fragments.
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Highest Of IN h Leavening Powe-Laet U. Repou
R4>!a!!! a. fsxdss7 fRakiRs

Under the caption of Issues" the fol-
lowing are among the most important
sent out: "Coin, Whether Gold or Sill
ver Must Be Equal to the Best; Fl
nancial Integrity and Money to Pay All
Bills, Gold and Silver, Equal Dollars for
all Business; Home Markets for
American Products; Imports Must
Always be Kept Below Exports; "The
Judiciary of the United States
Must Not be Tempered With; i;
Ownership of Railroads by the Ma
tional Government is Opposed by the
Republican Party; Tariff to Protect
American Labor and Encourage Home
Industry; Pensions for the Veterans
of the War, Equal to the Pledge of the
Nation"
The subject matter of the book deals
with a great variety OF topics, ana IS
presented in an attractive manner. Inc
committee believes that the volume VIII
be valuable as reference pook Ior
speakers, and as a guide for those VINO
are endeavoring to acquaint themselves
with the current issues of the day.
Among the matter presented under ap-
propriate heads are strong quotations
from leading Democratic newspapers,
giving the reasons why they dc not sup
mort the Chicago ticket; an article on
American advancement with arguments
against a change in the financial sys-
tenn; quotations from President Har-
rison's messages; historical matter con-
cerning the industries OF the country
present and past; essays on speclai SUD-
jects. such as bimetallism, the BOND IS
sues of the United States, the history Oh
the Bland Allison Act, etc.
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EEVADA TRAIN WRECKERs.
Officers Certain They Have the Right
Parties iii Jail.

RENO (Nev), Aug. S.-The officers
feel certain that James Porter and
Thomas Ealket, now in Jail here
charged with attempting to wreck the
train on Thursday night are the right
men. Detectives tracked them from
the culvert where the big iron wheel
was placed to a point a few hundred
yards above Laugnlin's Springs. The
ssoes Worn by one CT the men had a
row of large. round-headed nails
around the edge and a bar across the
bah of the foot One Of the prints
followed by officer Dewing and rail-
road detective was identical with that
made by the nail-soled shoe.
The men refuse to talk to anyone
concerning the charge against them,
bat claim they are innocent. They will
be given a hearing on Monday morning
next.
Officers claim they are in possession
Of further positive proof that the men
in custody are the wOuld-be train
wreckers. It is believed the names
they give are fictitious.
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WILL NOT AFFECT THE RESULT.
Chairman Jones on Doings of Sound
Money Democrats.

WASHINGTON, Aug. S.-Chairman
Jones of the National Democratic Com
nittee, in regard to the action of the
sound money Democrats at Indianapo-
lis yesterday IN calling a convention
for the nomination of a ticket and the
adoption of q platform in consonance
with the views of that wing of the
party, said:
This action will, for obvious reasons,
have no effect on the general results.
In the Middle Western States, where
the battle is to be fought, the Demo-
Gratis are more independent of action
than they are in the East, and the lines
of battle have been sharply drawn. In
that country every man has made up
his mind, or will by the day of election,
and the fight will be purely between
BRYAN and free silver on one side and
Mckinley and the gold standard on the
other. The ticket to be nominated by
the Indianapolis contingent will not
affect these men. In the East the case
may be different, but the result will be
the same"
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GOLD BOND INJUNCTION.
A Case Now Before the Supreme
Court of Nebraska.

LINCOLN CNeb.), Aug. S.-The gold
Lond Injunction, in which w. j. Bryan
is the leading plaintiff, was to-day SUBJ
mitted to the Supreme Court, and its
disposition will be watched with inter-
est. Some months ago the city Of Lin
coin. at the instance Of the City Council,
voted S247 900 in refunding bonds. The
Council marketed these bonds through
ex-City Treasurer Stevenson, clause
being inserted providing for payment In
gold Before the papers were signed the
Council was enjoined by Mr.. Bryan and
others, their contention being that the
statutes did not recognize gold bond.
and that it should read coin" Judge
Holmes in the District Court decided
in favor of Bryan, and from this decis-
ion the Council appealed.
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CRACK CYCLERS MEET.
Butler Wins the Mile Invitation Race
at Buffalo.

BUFFALO GN. ", Aug. S.-Five
thousand people witnessed the last
days racing under the auspices of the
Buffalo Cycling Association this after
neon. The chief event Of the day was
the mile invitation race, in which all
the crack professionals were entered.
In the final heat Butler of Boston
jumped in front and caught the pace
maker, Cooper second, Bald third and
Zeigler fourth, all in a bunch. They
kept these positions until near the fin
ish, when Bald started to sprint, and
easily passed Cooper, but could not
catch Butler, who finished a length in
the lead.
tested
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BUTTE RACES.
Good Sport, in Spite of Continuous
Rains and Mud.

BUTTE. Aug. S.-The racing was
good to-day. and the attendance large
in spite of the continuous rains and mud
Pacing, PIP class, Miners Union
Stake. three in five, purse 81 1000, Del
Norte won Brino Tricks second, Keen
Cutter third. Best time-2:14H.
Trotting, 2:22 class, two in three
purse 5000, Chris Patterson won, Net
tie Ham second, Lady Director third
Best time-2:20.
Running, five and a half furlongs,
purse, 5000. Jim Blackburn won, Lin
VILE second, Sunrise third. Time
1:11H.
Five furlongs, handicap, purse $500
Quicksilver won. May w. second, Red
s. third. Time-1:0212.
One mile, handicap, purse $3.50, Mon
tana won, Rain second, Billy McCloskey
third Time-1 :44M.
Six furlongs, selling, Nervosa won, ST
Croix second, Democrat third. Time
1:11M.
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NOGhLEs BANK ROBBERS.
The Outlaws TreiIed Into Their
Stronghold ir Mexico.

NOGAIES (Ariz), Aug. S.-The out
laws who attempted to rob the First
National Bank of Nogales on Wednes-
day last have been trailed into their
stronghold in the Ajomo Mountains,
fifty miles south Of the international
line, in Mexico, and 100 mihes from No
gales. Sheriff Leatherwood Of Pima
County. Ariz., has gone to San Bernar-
dino ranch to Join Colonel Kosterlitzki
Of the Mexican gendarmes, who has
been expected to go to the mountains
where the robbers are rendezvoused.
sam Webb and party arrived tonight
from the trail, and will leave tomorrow
morning on fresh horses with supply
of provisions. The robbers will prob
ably be surrounded on Monday. One Of
the outlaws was captured near Bisbee
lnis afternoon.
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CLEVELAND STRIKE.
Four Companies of 1ilitia Removed
From the Scene of the Trouble.

CLEVELAND, Aug. S.-Four COM
panies of the militia doing duty at the
Brown Hosting Works strike in this
city were ordered home to-day by Mayor
McKisson to prevent a threatened con-
flict between citizens and soldiers. The
latter had abused their power by bayo-
netting innocent citizens. To-day the
merchants and others living in the sec
ton of the city where the soldiers and
police had been guarding, warned the
Mayor that they had armed themselves
for protection. Previous to this the
Mayor had ignored all complaints. To-
night only one company of soldiers is
left on the ground.
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FAIR WILL CONTEST.
IRIS. Cravens-Fair Produces the Orig
ina, Marriage Contract.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. S.-Mrs.
Nettie C'raYea-Fair to-day produced in
court the original copy of her marriage
contract with the late Senator James G..
Fair. The document was attested to by
a local Notary Public, who placed his
seal upon the contract at the solicita-
ION of the dead millionaire. The con-
tract is dated May -. 1872, and is con-
ceded 70 bear all tine earnarks OF gem
,stneness. Mrs. Craven-Fair also sub
lnitted a number of letters addressed TO
her by the late Senator several OF
which tend to corroborate her story,
and prove that it was Fairs intention
% provide for her in liberal manner.
The lady's case has been considerably
strengthened by the production of the
documents. and the conflict for the Fair
millions promises TO be more bitter and
complicated that ever.
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Nevada Republicans.

CARSON CNev). Aug. S.-The Ne
vada Republican State Central Com
mittee met here to-day with every
county in the State represented. After
preliminary work the resignation of 4.
Coffin, the former Chairman of the COM
raittee. ana J. 3. Overton We're accept
ed. Both bolted the Republican party.
Vacancies in the committee were flied
by the appointment Of William McMil-
Ian, A. Cnon, II. a. Lennon and s.
Patterson. Ex-Governor Coicord was
elected Chairman. The State Conven-
eion will be held here September 18th.
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PETALUMA FAIR.
The Closing Day Great Success in
Every Particular.

PETALUMA, Aug. S.-The closing
day of the fair was great success. The
attendance was unusually large and the
racing was interesting.
Running, one and one-eighth miles,
handicap, purse $3.50. Nevere won, War
rago second, Broadbillow third. Time
1:54.
Special pace, purse $500, Lizette Rose
won, Diana second, Time-2:32.
Pacing, 2:17 class, purse $500, Frank
L. won. Promise Me second, Sam H.
third. Best time-2:14&.
Free-for-ali trot, purse $500, Visalia
won, Toggles second, Native State third.
Best time-2: :15Y,
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REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN BOOK.
Valuable for Reference for Political
Speakers.

WASHINGTON. Aug. S.-Vice- Chair
man Apsley Of the Republican Con-
gressional Committee, accompanied by
Representative Mccall of Massachu-
setts, expects to start West next Wed
nesday for tour of observation. Mr..
Mccall will make some speeches. While
Mr. Apsley seeks to get an insight into
the true condition of affairs In the terri
tory visited. The States to be visited
are Nebraska, the Dakotas, Washing
ton, California, Colorado, Wisconsin
and Montana. They expect to be gone
upwards of two months.
The campaign book was issued this
afternoon from Republican headquar-
ters. 1t makes good looking volume
of 4f0 pages. Chairman Apsiey says
its distribution will be largely In the
hands of the National Committee. The
first edition consists of 10000.
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Attached for a Large Amount.

PROVIDENCE Or. ~, Aug. S.-The
United States Rubber Company this af-
ternoon placed an attachment for $500
600 upon all the real estate in Provi-
dence owned by ex-President Joseph
3rannigan. The attachment was de-
cided upon at a conference between
Colonel Colt and President Evans of the
trust yesterday. The company has a
large claim against Brannigan.
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TURNER'S AT SANTA CRUZ.
An Immense Crowd GreetS the Wis
itorS on Their Arrival.

SANTA CRUZ, Aug. S.-An immense
crowd greeted the Turner's on their ar
rival this morning. A line of march
was formed, and the long procession
moved down Pacific avenue, which
was beautifully decorated for the occa-
sicn. Hating at the Pavilion, the
visitors were welcomed to the city by
Lieutenant Governor Jeter in the alb
sence of Mayor Clark. Light refresh
nents were then served, and an in
formal reception followed. The ath-
letic and competitive exercises and
shooting contests of the Turn Fest will
begin tomorrow morning, and will last
through Tuesday.
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Fusion Ticket at Spokane.

SPOKANE (WashD, Aug. S.-The
Democratic City Convention and the
Free Silver Republican Convention met
i.i this city to-day. Under an agree
ment with the Populists they had one
half the ticket to fill and divided these
offices equally between the two parties
to-day The free silver Republicans re-
eeived ,nost of the legislative offices and
she Democrats captured the county
ticket. Full nominations were made,
and the nominations Of the Populists of
last week indorsed. Both conventions
ltasSed of smoothly.
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Washington Silver Republicans.

SEATTLE CWash.). Aug. S.-The free
silver Republicans to-day named thirty
one delegates to the State Convention
10 be held al Ellensburg on August l2th.
indorsed the course of United States
Senator Squire and recommended John
Wiley for the Congressional nomina-
ION. The Democrats elected thirty
seven delegates 10 the State Convention,
ana unanimously recommended James
Hamilton Louis for the Gubernatorial
nomination Both conventions de-
clared for free silver. and resolved that
all nominations should be subordinate
to ffle fusion movement. State and ma
tinnaf-
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will elect seven delegates to the Third
Congressional District Convention, to
[ e held August 22d.
With a few exceptions the Woodland
delegation is for Hon. r. Clark of this
city for Congress, and a majority of
them are opposed to the denomination
cf Congressman HiIborn.
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ANGRY WORKMEN.
Object to a Notice Posted by Rail-
way Company.

SEATTLE, Aug. S.-A notice posted
to-day in the office of the Seattle Rail-
chagrin among the employees and citi-
gems generally. 1t resulted also in many
heated discussions and the appoint
ment of a committee from each Of the
Democrat and Free Silver Republican
County Conventions to wait upon Fed
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Attempt to Wreck a Train.

wreck the Chicago and Alton passen-
ger train. known as the st. Louis local,
was made by unknown parties, who
placed ties on the track between Sag
Fridge and Willow Springs. The train
struck the obstruction. but did not
leave the track. 1t is thought to have
been the work of tramps. who intend
ed to rob the train, but who fled on see
ing their purpose fail of effect.
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l.. U. Shippee Dead.

STOCKTON. Aug. 81. u. Shippee,
one of Stockton's most prominent citi-
zens, died at his home here this after
noon, after a lingering illness. Mr..
Shippee was at one time the leading
capitalist in San Joaquin County, but
unfortunate speculation wrecked his
fortune.
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Democrats VIII Try to Fuse.

meeting OF the Democratic State Cen
trail Committee this afternoon a COM
mittee Of seven was appointed to con-
fer with a similar committee recently
selected by the Popuissts for the pur-
pose of fusing on Presidential Electors.
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Don't Let
This Fact ::
Escape.

We are getting rid of
our surplus stock OF Tan
Shoes. See our show
window; it is chuck full
of bargains.
Mems Tan Shoes that for
mer1y sold at So so and S4.
Latest styles Of square or
pointed toes, lace or congress.
All sewed shoes. Reduced
to 81 80, 81 As and 81 95.
Our entire stock Of Ladies
T an Shoes, some button,
some lace, pointed or square
toes, heels or spring heels.
Sold regularly at So and
|$3 so. Reduced to 81 IS
and 81 is.
Ladies So and So so Tan
Ties, new shades, pointed Or
square toes, latest styles. Re
duced to 81 AS, 81 and
81 As.
Come and see us. We can
show you many more that will
interest you.
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Quiet at Republican Headquarters.

CHICAGO, Aug. S.-There was little
business to-day at Republican head
quarters, on account of the absence of
all except Major Dawes. There will be
a lively resumption of campaign work
Monday, when Mr.. Hanna and his
Cleveland staff take possession of the
headquarters. The speakers bureau
to-day assigned Senator Thurston to
speak at Ottumwa. Ia, August 10th.
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YOLO PRIMARIES.
Republicans Elect Delegates to the
County Convention.

WOODLAND, Aug. S.-The Republi-
can primaries throughout the various
precincts in Yolo County to-day passed
off very harmoniously, and representa-
tive Republicans were selected as dele
gates to the County Convention in this
city August 10Th. This convention
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Young BOY Killed.

FRESNO. Aug. S.-Charlie Coombs.
II years old, fell from the fire escape on
the new High Schol building this after
noon to the cement floor of a cellar be-
meath, sustaining injuries from which
he died two hours later.
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Death of a Retired Army Officer.

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. S.-Captain
William f. Van Reed u. S. A, retired,
died at his residence in this city to-day
He had been a sufferer for the past ten
years by reason of disability contracted
during the civil war. Captain Van Reed
was born in Pennsylvania April t. 1871,
and served throughout the war with the
Army Of the Potomac.
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Homicide Near La Grange.

MODESTO. Aug. S.-Charles Will
ians. an Engiishman, aged 30. was
Killed by John Carey in a quarrel near
q Grange yesterday. Williams head
was crushed by a stone in the hands of
Carey. who is now under arres, for
murder.
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Death and life are in the power OF
the tongue.-Bible.
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High-class photos. Young. 421 ].
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from policemen for their regular
pay, which had been deducted
while they were off duty on &C
count of sickness, but he asked for
further time; granted.
Water mains on Lampasas street
were ordered.
The ordinance regulating flow of
water in Madre ditch was laid over.
An ordinance was adopted ap.
propristing $13,552.51 out of the
sewer fund to be paid to the Green
vile Construction company, and
the amount charged to Wilding,
Marshall, Backus & Hines.
A bridge across Labor ditch,
on Ruiz street. was ordered re-
moved and ditch filed.
Alderman Guerguin's resolution
to put "A benches on Main Plaza
park was referred to finance COM
mittee.
Appropriation of $40 for pay of
three assistants for three months
to prepare city tax rolls was refer
red.
The l. and G. n. railroad COM
pany was given permission to re-
pair West Houston street, near
the /. and G. N. depot, and the
council then adjourned.
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WEATHER BULLETIN.

Forecast for San Antonio and
vicinity for the "a hours ending at
8 p. m. September 16, 1896:
Tonight and Tuesday, gener-
ally fair.
LOCAL RECORD.
Maximum temperature yester.
day, So degrees.
Minimum temperature in past "a
hours, SO degrees.
Mean temperature, 81 degrees !;
normal, n.
Rainfall in past "a hours, Al
inch.
Temperature at z a. M, this
date, II; sensible temperature SO.
Relative humidity, 80 per cent.
Weather clear and wind blowing
z miles per hour from the north,
s. b. PFANNER, Observer.
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corder's court; SO to James Weeks
for work on Louis street.

for work on Louis street.
He reported unfavorably on Pc
tition of s. S. Irvine for $50 in pay
ment for a horse killed at the gar.
bage dumping ground while in the
service Of the city.
The report was adopted, but IT.
vine was afterward voted $50 by
resolution Of Alderman Hoefling,
and on resolution Of Alderman
Mackey the city carpenter was Or
dered to plane butts on the crest OF
the precipice where the accident
occurred to prevent future acct
dents of like character.
On the petition OF r. G. Harm
to place lightning rods on the
Mason Street school house the f.
nance committee recommending
that bids be invited for doing the
work; on the petition of II. A.
Ellis for $35 for damage to horse
caused by hole in Houston street
bridge, adversely because OF an alb
sence OF proof of the facts set out
in the petition; the petition of F.
Tate, for return Of taxes paid, was
referred to the City attorney; on
the petition of l.. J. Gembler to
have credited on his taxes amount
claimed by him from the city for
failure to open Houston street was
reported unfavorably; on petition
of San Antonio Gas company to be
paid for raising their pipes at cor
ner of Main avenue and Commerce
street unfavorsbly; the petition of
Charles l.. Sauer relating to his
salary was referred to the city at
torney.
The report of the finance COM
mittee was adopted.
Maverick street was ordered
macadamized as soon as possible.
F. Talerico was granted permit
to erect fruit stand on Military
plaza.
Fifth street, between the Madre
ditch and Avenue E, was ordered
repaired Immediately.
ported as follows: Favorably, s.
Slavin, Henry Keller, ]. NJ. Bell,
d. j. Woodward, G. s. Robinson,
Antonio S. de Leal, E. B. Allipg,
Miss Jennie Bracey, w. G. Tullos,
Michael Velten, Minerva Taylor.
Unfavorably, A. Y. Porter, Simon
Fest and. Smith, Devine & Co. !;
adopted.
For the police committee Alder
man Holt said he had a petition
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Gone to Mexico.

Mr.. Geo. H. Leland, chief en-
gineer and assistant to Consulting
Engineer Samuel NJ. Gray, was
given the check Of $3.50 for Mr..
Grsy's salary by the city auditor
this morning, after which Mr.. Le-
land left for Monterey and the City
OF Mexico on sewer business for
Mr.. Gray in those cities.
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To Protect Home Industry,

A meeting of local manufact-
urers and business men will be
held in the Business Mems club
rooms tonight at 80 o'clock. The
object OF the meeting is to take
action to adopt means to prevent
imposition of foreign goods on the
people under the pretense that
they are home made.
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GENERAL CRITTBNDEN's ARRIVAL
The American Consul on His Way Il
Missouri to Vote,

Missouri to Vote.
General Thomas T. Crittenden,
United States consul in Mexico, ar
rived in the city over the Southern
Pacific this morning, accompanied
by his wife, Mrs. A. B. Coombe
and Mrs. Hutcheson. The party
leaves tonight over the Interna.
tional for Kansas City, Mo. Short
ly upon his arrival General Crit
tenden was met by many friends
A LIGHT reporter called on him,
but he begged to be excused from
discussing politics. The generals
friends say that he is a sound
money man and that he is going
home to help Mckinley carry Mis-.
souri,.