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Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-03-25
A FAMINE IN THE LAND.

1. f.. N Famine of Statesmen In the Dem
ocratic Ranks.
n Famine of Statesmen.cN. Y. Even
ing Post, January %, 1896.
OF course there's "A famine of states
men" in the democratic ranks after the
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-03-25

Coffee is not drink for cold coun-
tries; in the highest latltudcs or above
90 degSees tea is almost universally
mad
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-03-25
rho TarIn for DeacIe,cv.

The official record OF the entire IT
months of the German tariff shows n
deficiency of s74,164,296. The details
ore as follows:
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-26

al item of news from Bu1uwayo shows
that the small body OF British troops
OF 300 men which SORTED Friday morn
Ing from that town and engaged a
Matabele army displayed the greatest
gallantry. Several remarkable exam
pies OF heroism are recorded ON the
part of the officers and troops IN saw
Ing the lives of wounded comrades at
the risk Of their own lives. The result
OF the engagement appears to have
been reverse for the British. who
were greatly outnumbered and once
nearly surrounded. The MatabeIes
showed a much superior knowledge OF
tactics than they did while fightine
years back. They threw themselves on
the ground when they saw the machine
guns going to action. and repeatedly
tried 70 outfiank the troopers. The
evidence points to the Matabeles hav-
ing the intention of endeavordng TO
surround the town and cut of COM
munication with 1t In all directions.
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BURIED In A NINE
A TERRIBLE DISASTER IN NOR
THERN MEXICO.
Protests to Take Out the Support
Ing Plllsrs-About so Dead.

FL Paso. Texas. April 25.-A special
dispatch TO the Times tonight from
Chihuahua. Mex, says: The most ter
rible mining disaster that has ever oc-
CURED in Northern Mexico happened
Thursday afternoon at the vieja mine,
about u miles from this city. In the
Santa Eulalia district. The mine Is a
very rich silver mine and has been
worked for the last hundred years. The
roof of the mine has been supported by
great pillars or ore and a few weeks
ago p. r. Prieto, the owner. began
taking out these supports. Prieto urged
the miners, who are Mexicans. to con-
tinue work in spite of their protests. IL
r. said, and the terrible accident result
ed. Eighty-five men were at work
when the cavern occurred; of these 10
escapel: 81 were buried and of these 81
have been taken out. several of whom
are dead and 30 seriously crushed and
many Will not live. There Is very little
chance OF recovering alive the 80 men
yet under the earth. The governor left
here to-day for the scene.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-26

Leaders of the Party Declare for an Early
Convention.

Convention.
Special Dispatch to the Standard.
Billings, Mont, April Pa few leading
democrats were interviewed tonight re-
garding the circular about the date of
the state convention. S. +. Morse. state
committeeman said he had written to-day
to Secretary Marks. acquiescing in a late
date, but IL an earlier date would benefit
the silver cause he would favor 1t.
George M. Hays-I favor an early con-
vention with a clear-cut resolution for
free silver.
hold an early convention and take an un-
equivocal stand for free coinage without
waiting for eastern democrts.
Clayton r. Warner-Nothing Is TO be
gained by Montana democrats delaying
to express their opinions. Let US have the
convention at as early a date as possi-
BILE.
Austin North, secretary of the Yellow
stone democratic central committee-The
convention should be held early and
should declare for free coinage without
and reservation. and the campaign OF ed
ucation should begin at once.
w. b. Teneyck-By all means let the
Montana democracy express their opinion
on the financial question at the first pos
sible moment / favor an early date for
the convention.
Walter Burke-Let us have an early
convention and no doubt about the silver
question.
Editor Matheson-An early convention
and a declaration In no uncertain terms
for free coinage.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-26
GRANT IN BRONZE.
Unveiiing of the Equosterian Statue with
Inspiring Ceremonies.


Brooklyn, N. T.. April 25.-The Union
League club equestrian statue of
Ulysses 8. Grant was unveiled this aft
ernoon. The bronze statue which is
the work of w. Ordway Partridge, is
colossal, measuring from the hoof of
the horse where 1t rests on the granite
PEDESTAL to the top of the hat is feet s
inches. The pedestal Is 16 feet high,
the entire height of the statue 81 feet s
inches. The dedication to-day was
made the occasion of a splendid MILL
tary pageant. 10000 soldiers of the
United states army. the national guard
of New York and sailors and marines
from the navy yard being In line. The
Grand Army of the Republic was large
ly represented.
When the procession reached the club
house, Governor Morton and stan. who
Were In waiting, were loudly cheered.
After the bands played the coronation
march and other American national
airs, Gen. Stewart Woodford, president
of the Union League club. presented
the statue to Mayor Frederick w.
Wuerster. as the representative Of
Brooklyn. AS General Woodford
stepped to the platform, Ulysses s.
Grant, grandson of the general, pulled
the string and the statue was exposed
amidst cheering from 10000 throats.
Gen. Horace Porter delivered the ora
alon.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-26

expressed by several active workers
within the democratic ranks in this
city, an early convention would be
| most desirable. They say that the
democrats have nothing to fear from
early action. and that an early and
emphatic statement Of their principles
is best They believe that the demo-
cracy of Montana should lead and not
follow, or be backward or halting In
making a plain. honest recital of the
many reasons why every person in the
state having free silver coinage at
heart should be outspoken.
1t Is thought that perhaps an old
fashioned rousing, enthusiastic demo-
cratic state convention might have a
good effect on some waverfng neigh
boring states. and that a county con-
vention right now would certainly be
OF value as a revival meeting to draw
many converts from the republican
and populist parties In this county.
Frank ID. Brown. being asked for an
expression of opinion. said: IT be-
heve in calling an early session of the
state democratic convention, for the
reason that the time is at hand when
men should declare themselves. Let
the resolutions in favor of bimetallism
be ringing and pronounced, and IL Mon
tana takes the initiative the other west
ern states will swing rapidly in line.
have battle to fight and should know
our friends early in the action"
Lon r. Hoss of the Citizens Call,
said: II believe there is nothing to be
gained by delay. Let us name dele
gates at once, that our state may be
placed among the first in the coming
battle royal for silver"
e. H. Campbell favored an early
convention, the earlier the better.
County Commissioner Jacky believed
that an early convention was the prop
er thing.
William Neu had not given the mat
ter much thought, but he was ever
ready to proclaim his allegiance to the
party from the housetop. and he could
see no reason for delay.
H. w. Rodgers said: 1T believe in an
early state convention, for the reason
that we should add our influence and
example to other states"
DIR. G. w. Young of the county COM
mittee, earnestly hopes that the state
convention will be held as soon as pos
sible. The democracy of Granite coun-
ty is enthusiastic and not in the least
afraid to go on record at once
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-26
WHOLESALE MURDER.
A Crazy Man Kills Innocent Men. Women
and hiidren.

Rockville. Ind. April 25.-Pete Egbert.
q carpenter, q years old. unmarried. this
morning without apparent provocation.
shot and instantly killed Mrs. Herman
Haske and two children. next door neigh
bors. He then reloaded his gun. and GO
ing up town shot and killed Sheriff w.
M. Null and Deputy William Sweem.
whom he found In the National bank
stairway. Egbert then escaped to the fair
grounds. just outside OF town. Fifty men.
armed with shotguns. rifles and pistols.
surrounded the grounds. Egbert refused
to surrender and was fired on He ran
into a stall and sent a load OF buckshot
into his breast. dying instantly. Egbert's
sister at the same hour died Of typhoid
fever Young Egbert was once confined in
lunatic asylum. but was discharged as
cured. No reason Is known for the ter
rible killing except the man was insane.
Sheriff Null was a prominent Grand
Army man.
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ton. can see no reason why Montana
democrats should postpone the conven-
ton until after the republican national
convention convenes. Let us 60 on rec
ord as early as possible as a square
toed silver state"
John Stanton-"The democratic party
should hold their state convention in
May. The party In Montana should be
placed fairly and squarely on record as
favoring the nomination of silver
man for president, and the earlier IL Is
done the better for the party and for
the state.''
DIR. Gelsthorpe-"As a democrat, I ia
vor an early convention, so that the
party In Montana will be on record on
the silver question. The action of the
party in this state will encourage the
silver champions elsewhere to renewed
exertions In behalf of the white metal
The convention should be held In May"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-26
HOW 0ALLATHN FEELS.
No Reason In the World Why Montans
Democrats Should Wait.

No Reason In the World Why Montana
Democrats Should Wait.
Bozeman, Mont, April 25.-The mat
ter OF holding the democratic state con-
vention has attracted attention here
during the past few days. Several
prominent democratic citizens were in
terviewed with regard to IL, with the
following results:
Judge L. A. Luce: "I favor an early
convention, for the reason that we want
the people of the whole world to know
that we are for silver first, last and all
the time. Hold II at once"
Walter Cooper: THE last of June Is
early enough. for the reason that the
issue before the country is the greatest
that our party has been called upon to
meet for half century. Therefore we
should delay as long as possible, in or
der to be in position to take advantage
of the errors that the republicans are
sure to make
James Martini: I'VE ought to know
by this time what we are going to do,
and / am In for doing It at once, re-
gardless of what the republicans may
do or may not do when they meet"
E. Myron Ferris: "A larger and
much more representative convention
could be secured for the first week In
June. A county convention earlier
would practically be without full repre-
sentation of the farmers. Their busy
season will be from now on till June
first. However. the advocates of an
early state convention, in my opinion.
are not without good points. The pace
that the cause of free silver Is making
daily throughout the non-mineral
states will doubtless be hastened by
an early and a strong showing by the
democrats OF this state
A. K. Yerkes: Neither the chairman
nor any one else has indicated that
they are feverishly anxious to know
where stand. and were 1 to say that
/ favor an early convention and in fa-
vor of coming out with both feet on a
strong silver platform, In order that the
other states may know that Montana
democrats are not talking through
their hats, fear that the state central
committee, should an early convention
prove a blunder would hold me per-
sonally responsible for 1t. This would
weaken my influence an boss of school
district No. Z. SO I'll say nothing"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-26

Last evening. in answer to a
question put by a reporter for the
Standard. Mayor Thornton, OF Ana
conda, said: ''On all accounts / think
that the democracy in Montana would
do credit to itself and. at the same
time, faithfully serve the cause of free
coinage by coming out bright and early
with its convention and with the
declaration of its principles. We can
afford to declare for free coinage as
soon as any OF them"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-26
DRIVEN TO INSANITY.
Old Mrs. George Thinks wyomlng's Gov
ernor Has Wronged Her.

ernor Has Wronged Her.
Special Dispatch to the Standard.
Cheyenne. Wyo.. April 25.-Mrs. Ludwig
George. an elderly German of Laramie,
became insane yesterday over the action
of the Wyoming state land board In dis
possessing her of a portion OF leased
school land. and was captured while on
her way to the state capital with a re-
volver to shoot Governor Richards. presi-
dent OF the land board. Mrs. George has
lived on the land in question for several
years as lessee from the state. Her lease
recently expired and the state land board
leased the land to a party of farmers at
a higher rental than Mrs. George paid.
Yesterday the land board notified Mrs.
George to vacate the property and ap-
praised her improvements at q figure
which Mrs. George thought less than
their value. Worry about this action
drove the woman insane. She attributed
the work of the board and started out to
kin him. She Is held In the Albany county
jail for safe keeping.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-26
IN LINE
Montana is Ready For
the Roll Call.
AS TO DAY And DATE
Democrats in the State Say What
They Think Is Best.
NO REASONS FOR DELAY
NO REASONS FOR DELAY

On Every Account 1t Would Be
Better to Go on Record Without
Waiting for Results In ST Louis
Cogent Reasons Why Montana
Ought to Step to the Front-Brief
Expressions Of Opinion From the
Four Quarters of the State-Off-
Hand Talk From Democrats
Whose Views Are Worth Taking
Into Account-Oood Men Who
Believe That Montana Ought to
Have an Early Convention.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-26
Hold IL Early.

Col T. O'Leary. member of the dem
ocratic state committee for Deer Lodge
county. said. last night: Montana
should take the lead in announcing
her position. AS did the mountain
state OF the South. North Carolina at
Mecklenburg. first declare for fnde-
pendence, so from out the Rocky
Mountains. should go the declaration
OF independence from the tyranny OF
the gold trust. I am most heartily in
favor OF our entering the night at the
earliest possible moment and to keep
the field until the victory is won.''
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-26
GRANTEES IDEA.
On All Accounts an Early Convention Is
Best.

Special Dispatch to the Standard
Philipsburg. April 25.-Peter Gala
CHER Of Granite. who is chairman of
the county democratic committee and
member of the state committee. was
recently advised that IL was proposed
TO hold a late democratic state con-
vention. In conversation with the
Standard reporter to-day, Mr.. Gala
CHER seemed to doubt the propriety of
the scheme but he left town before a
full expression Of opinion could be had
from him. His talk about the matter
called out many expressions from diff
ferent prominent democrats in the city,
resulting in a request TO the Standard
correspondent that the matter be fully
stated.
Judging from the trend of opinion as
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-26

ST. Louis. April ga special TO the
Post Dispatch from El Paso says: The
Santa Eulslia mines OF chihuahua caved
in yesterday. Seven miners were taken
out dead. IL wounded. Forty-four others
are still In the mines.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-26

New York. April 25.-The weekly bank
81. .539. 325: loans. increase. s.. .062. 800.
specie. increase. S373. 800: legal tender.
increase. S2.9S0.0O0; deposits. increase.
s.. 255. 500; circulation. decrease. S34. 500.
The banks now hold $50, ,65S. 655 In ex-
cess OF requirements
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-26
A Good Democrat. View.

Special Dispatch to the Standard.
Helena, April 25.-'T should consider
an early convention desirable
"E d. Edgerton"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-26
Me,lcan War Veteran Dead.

Aurora. Ills. April 25.-General Nicho-
las Grusel. a veteran OF the Mexican war,
a hero OF stone river. Corinth and Muir
feesboro. died to-day OF cancer.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-26
HsroIsn Dispiayss.

Copyright. 1886. by Associated Press.
capetowr. April 25.-Every addition
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-06-04
A Birthday Surprise.

Quite a surprise was given to Mr. and
Mrs. George Bieber IN Lancaster township,
on memorial day-May 80, lS96-in be-
half of MS. BieGer's 59th birthday ami
versary.
Greatly t. her surprise about 10 o'clock,
the friends and neghbors began To gather
in with well filled baskets, preparations
were made and two tables each "A feet
long, were erected in the barn, both well
spread and filled with the dainties OF life.
Two hundred and twenty five people par
took of ths dinner, and after ali had been
satisfied The following welcoming address
and thanks was given by Rev =. q. Bn'z
10 ihe German Language, tGutt weis wen
wer ueoiar fls-ameltB fer Iiese eitcrn oder
deasa haus fader und mutter"
Also an excellent address by Rev. H h.
Shanor. 1--WE should be sad in place of
Joyous when our birthday comes az 1t
brings rs nearer our chree score years and
ten lhe said IN part, our eyed mother mas
almots reached her three score years aid
ten and as the Psalmist says 'mau that Is
born of woman shall live but three score
years and ten." Also very touching sd-
dress By Rev J. a. Beighley eve will all
meet again OH that great day, not day
{ birthday surprise, but OF TclOlcing,a day
the Lord sayeth 'ye must be born again.
At the closing Mr.. and Mrs. Bieber were
congratulated by the audience, who wish
ed them many more such gatherings and a
iovous and Christian life, and He who
hears the young ravens cry and watches
ov er them be with them ali the rest OF
their days. Then Rev. J. &. Butz closed
with prayer of thanks that we were all
permitted to gather together as one house
hold and one family in health, strength
and prosperity, also with the singing. OF
that beautiful German hymn, Nun
Danket ALE Gott." We all returned to
our homes feeling that it was good for Us
TO meet with a h0at of our waTmest friends,
wishing them peace, happiness and love,
now and foreverf
Mrs Bieber wishes to heartily thank her
friends for their numerous aud costly pres
ents which also was a surprise, until she
can return them two-fold, is her greatest
desire. Thanks to one and all.
OSB PRESENT.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-06-04
HARRISVILLE HITS.

Mrs. Meals aDd daughter of Butler, was
the guest of Mrs. Judge Kerr, last week.
Mrs. Charles Kerr was the guest of heI
mother, Mrs. Latchaw at Barkeyville, last
week.
Miss. vina Downes is visiting friends in
Slipperyrock.
Misses Ruth and Grace Branam and
Ada McClintock, students at Slipperyroe
were home over Sunday
Mr.. Brade Downes, Of Shpperyrock
spent Sunday in town with friends.
The ice cream and strawberry festival
given in the N Z. church proved a sue
cess. considering the unpleasant even
ing, they took in $34 80.
Rev. Timblin, of MesdvilIe will preact
in the Presbyterian church Sunday even
ing, June, z.
Mr.. Lamon, Steen. is all smile;, he is
granpa.
Mr.. Ryhsl and wife, of SEpperyrock
were visitors at The Central house, Mon
day.
Mr.. William Sopber, Of Sandy Lake wa'
calling on friends in town, Monday.
Celia Cabbison is visiting friends il
Butler.
Mr., Hays, of Sandy Lake is visiting hi
sister Mrs. Struthers for few days
Mr.. Bert Imbrie took flying trip tC
Oil City this morning on his bicycle.
Juno.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-06-04
Washington Notes.


The House Committee oa Commerce,
Friday tayorably reported the bill au-
tholizing the Butler and Pl,tsburg Raj
road company to construct q bridge across
the Allegheny Iiver, northeast of the
eastern boundary line Of Pittsburg.
John ". Brown was confirmed As PM.
for Butler. at Fridays session Of the Sen
ate.
The President suffered two distinct re
buTs at the hands Of Congress, Tuesday.
The House passed the river and harbor
bill over his veto by the enormous vote
of 22o to 50. and the Senate passed the
Butler anti-bond biz oy 8 10 IS
The bill Of Congressman Thomas ".
/ Phillips. Of New Castle, Pa. creating a
commission to a-b.,rate all labor troubles
psssea the House, Monday afternoon,
without a division and it was evident
that sentiment was almost unanimous ~
It's favor. The measure was sent to the
Senate. next dav, and referred to the
Committee on labor. If which Mr.. Shoup,
of idaho is chairman. Il will in all Pro-
babilitv be reported within a few days
ard a strong effort made to secure Z
adoption.
Several Senators are deeply interested
in the measure, and they say that if time
can be secured it will undoubtedly pass.
According to the present program, how
ever. the outlook for action on the bill
during this session is not encouraging.
The passage over the Presidents veto OF
the river and harbor bill Will clear the
way for an adjournment, and it is said
that even a matter Of such great inPor-
tance as a restrictive immigration meas
ure will not be acted upon. The Butler
bond resolution was on the program for
Tuesday. Consideration Of the filled
cheese bill will be resumed, and It IS pro-
bable that this bill " II remain before the
body until the vetoed apProPl iation bill
is sent over from the House.
Senators German, Hale, Cockrell and
other leaders said that the Congress
would most likely adjourn ON Friday
evening. and certainly not later than Sat
urdav. The Phillips bill, however, viii
be one Of the first matters considered dur
ing the December session, and little
doubt is expressed Of its passage.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-06-04
FAIRVTEW FACTS.

Aaron Porter well known snd good
citizen died on Sabbath day the 5lst inst.
at p. n. of heart iailpre. lis remains
were laid away, Tuesday at l o'clock.
lie leaves a wife to NOUN his departure
alone
Thos. Jetiry. it seems, engaged man
TO lepaint his house. The man produced
/ paint and brush 20 hold tae job while re
| would do or finish other contracts. Thos.
/ J. didn't have the patience to wait, but
went at the Job himself anu completed the
painting himself equal % any painter.
1 The contractors cant fool with Thos.
I Jetiry.
John 3. Maize left tae Town driving bis
| rig, two weeks ago. Which direction be
went no one seems TO know.
Ms. J. Wa1nock ana her two daughters
/ Nav, and Jessie. vent below Pittsburg tC
visit their frieuis they expect 20 remAlE
| some t0Ir week.
d. ". Mcclure took tip over tC
| Brook Point in Elk county, and wEile.gone
he took in several other places n JeiieT
Son, Elk, Clarion. and Armstrong counties
lie got bsck on Monday. DENT