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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-18
mEssRs. wAsHsUnS AND REED.
They Go Down to Tkomson To-Day.
Nr. Wafson's Plans.

ATLANTA, GA, October 17.--George r.
Washburn and H. W. Reed. members OF
the Populist National Executive Commit
tee, arrived here tonight On their
way 10 see Thomas II. Watson. They
will spend the nigh. hare. and will 90
down In the morning 10 Thomson. Roth
Mr.. Washburn and Mr.. Reed declined TO
discuss their mission beyond saying that
there were certain political matters con-
corning which they desired 10 consult
with Mr.. Watson.
Mr.. Reed said that he signed the re-
cent address to the PoDullst party be-
cause at the time 1t was the best ting
that could be done. Neither he nor Mr.
Watson we're satisfied with the fusion ar
rangements made IN the West by Popu-
list leaders. but Mr. Reed ccrnns to tSe
conclusion that an attempt to break IL uo
would iDjure Bryan and the silver cnusa.
One purpose OF his and Mr.. Washbur1ls
visit to Georgia Is to checlzrlate the e.
forts OF the Republicans 10 get fusion
with the Popusists. II IL had not tasn
for Mr.. Watson and Seaborn Wright taa
recent Populist candidate for Governor
In this State, there would have be'n
fusion on congressman and electors be-
tween the Republicans and Popuiists this
week.
Mr. Reed believes that Mr.. Watson VIII
accept the situation when be gets the
account from Mr.. Wsshburn. 4 move
ment IS on foot now herweef the rlEao~
Gratis and the Populists OF Georgia %
fuse. This Will be discussed at the c3n-
ference between Watson and Washearn
ard Reel tomorrow. Mr.. W0tson's
pans are now plastic. He may go Out
ON the stump In the West next week.
Everything depends on the result - 10
coming conference. He has wired c1-
Governor Buchanan. OF Tennessee oct
10 take any steps before next WcdrsS-
day. prominent Populist here sayT;
"Mr Watson would come down in a
minute ii be could advance the rilve
cause and properly protect bis party. ~
he were 10 retire. the first crs OF his cRa
rarity men would 10 that he Lad sold otS.
To disprove this. the Democrats VIII haro
10 make Important sacrifices IN scfas
w.y--possibly bring down some Of their
congressman IN this STATE and supposs
Popuiist candidates We realize tina. this
Il hard 20 accomplish. bat the Popl-
lists cannot be expected 20 make all the
sacrifices Kama IL PLAYING = hand hete.
ans if II were not for Ar Watson and
some OF his close friends. fusion with thu
Repubiicans would have been made. but
he goods could not be delivered"
Nessrs. Reed and WashDurn expect 70
return here on Monday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-18
The Three Friends at Southport.

WILMINGTON. \. c. October 1.-THE
steamer Three Friends. the suspected
fiIibustering vessel, arrived at Southport
Yesterday afternoon, followed closely by
the United States revenue cutter Morrill,
from Jacksonville, Fla The Three
Friends left Jacksonville last Thursday,
ostensibly in search OF derelict vesels
on the Atlantic coast, and the revenue
cutter followed her. under Instructions to
watch the movements OF the Three
Friends The latter vessel win leave
Southport tomorrow in further search OF
disabled sailing vessels, and the Morrill,
viii follow her.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-18
ALLEGED UNNATURAL CRIME.
brothers Charged with the Murder
OF Their Grandmother.

ATLANTA. GA. October ia special
from GAINESVILLE to the Constitution
says that st. Clair Glover and bis bro
ther, a deaf mute, have been arrested
and jailed there. charged with the MUIR
der OF their grandmother. Mrs. F. Y.
Clever. ST. Clair Glover has confessed
and assumes all the responsibility. He
states that he killed his grandmother be-
cause she put him on In her Will The
old lady was wealthy. Yesterday she
was found dead in her bed, with a bottle
of chloroform by her side. This was
placed there to create the impression that
the death was suicide. but bruises on
the face and throat Of the old lady indi-
Gated that she had been choked to death
The neighbors think that the mute had
something to do with the murder
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-18
A SUMMARY REMOVAL.
District United States Attorney Put
Out of Office by the President


WASHINGTON, ID. c., October H.
Henry ID. Clayton, United States District
Attorney for the Middle District of Ala
bama, was to-day summarily removed
from Office by the President Mr.. Clayton
was a delegate TO the Chicago convention
is now a candidate for Congress from the
Second District of Alabama, and is n SON
in-law of Senator Push, OF that State
Assistant District Attorney G. +. Moore
has been placed in charge of the place
Some interesting correspondence led VI
10 to-days action by the President
Early In October Attorney General Har-
mon wrote Mr. Clayton a letter, statine
that newspaper clippings and letters
showed that he WAS a candidate for Con-
gress, and that his duties as District AT
torney made the two positions incon-
sistent with each other. To this letter no
reply was received. On October Sth At
tOrney- General Harmon wrote Mr. Clay
ton another letter. In which he assumed
that his first letter had not been received
by Mr.. Clayton. lie repeated much OF his
first letter in substance. and concluded a.
follows: Please advise me upon receipt
OF this what you propose 10 do, In view
OF the rule which makes your candidacy
for another office Inconsistent with tho
holding OF your present position"
Mr.. Clayton, on October 18th, replied
from Montgomery, Ala. 10 this last let
ter OF Attorney General Harmon's. He
stated that he was the regular nominee
Of the Democratic party from the Mont
gomery District for Congress, and was
engaged in the discharge Of his duties as
District Attorney; that he had heard Of
no complaints as TO his neglscting his
work. and that he was making speeches
in behalf of his candidacy. Hs con-
Guided as follows:
II am not aware that any OF the duties
OF my Office have been neglected. I have
thought that man. though an Office
holder, had the right OF speech, ard the
right to aspire TO represent his people.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-18

can ticket. I prophesy that the editor OF
the Press does not intend TO vote for
rainier and Buckner. prophesy that he
intends to vote for the Republican can
dldate. and that he Is, receiving money
from the Republican committee TO keep
up pretended fight for the indianapolis
ticket"
A BARBECUE.
FLINT. MICH, October 1.-THE De-
mocracy OF Durand aud its vicinity was
holding barbecue when Mr.. Bryan ar
rived there at $40 but the candidates
stay was so short-ten minutes only-that
he did not have time to partake OF the
big, Juicy OK that had been roasting since
midnight. he filed In the opportunity
with speech-making, and brought fire.
quent cheers from his audience OF $50.
TOO MANY PLATFORMS FALL.
OWOSSO. MICH. October l7.-whIie
Justin X. Whiting, the regular Democratic
candidate for Lleutensnt-Goye OF
Michigan. who is accompanying Mr. Bryan
through this State, was speaking in the
Auditorium st Lansing last nignt. Just
after Mr.. Bryan had left, the platform
collapsed. carrying Mr.. whiting and
twenty-five others with II. A few bruises
summed up the injuries sustained. but
when those who accompany Mr.. Bryan
heard OF the affair this morning
It was decided, in view Of the fact that
It was the second accident OF the kind
yesterday. to have future danger obviated
IA some way.
John w. Tomllnson, OF Alabama. a
member of the National Advisory Com
mittee. accordingly sent the following
telegram to Daniel McConnville, chair
man OF the Committee on Speakers. al
the headquarters OF the National Com
mttee In Chicago:
Two platforms fell yesterday. Urge
local committees to use more care"
Mr.. Bryan's train took up It's Journey
ing again at o'clock this morning. after
lying all night on a siding near st. Johns
and he addressed the ST. Johns people
half an hour later. The speech was made
to an audience of about 20oo In the court
house square. A three-minute speech was
made to a small crowd at Ovid, and M
teen minutes were spent by the candidate
in addressing the people here.
BIG BET ON BRYAN.
BUTTE, MONT, October lit was
reported to-day that Marcus DAILY, mana
ger OF the Anaconda copper mines, aud
well-known horSsnan, had sent $4,000 to
New York to bet on the election Of Bryan.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-18
Aged Lady Commit. Suicide.

ATLANTA, GA, October IA special
10 the Constitution from Admission, Ala.
saws: Mrs. p. Il. Causey. a widow. "
years OF age. committed suicide yesterday
afternoon. She was guest at the we'd
ling OF her last single daughter. and left
the bridal party and hung herself from a
tree. She had lost her money by a bad
loan. and was afraid that she would be a
burden to her children
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-18
lowering speak. at Macon.

MACON, GA, October H.-Hon. Joshua
lowering, the Prohibition candidate for
President. addressed a large audience IN
this city Tonight. His speech was well re-
ceived. He will remain here until Mon
day. Sunday afternoon he will address
the Young Mems Christian Association.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-18
LIVELY TIMES IN ST. LOUIS.
May Wheat Sells at Si--December
Renches 7S 3D..


ST. LOUIS, October 17.--There were
lively times on the floor Of the Merchants
Exchange to-day. May wheat sold this
morning at 81 cents, the highest point
reached since May g, 1895. when it sold
at the same figure, and the bulls and
bears" had high old time.
The advance began several days ago,
though it went higher than most Of the
brokers thought it would. There we're few
"squeezes," as most of the trades were
legitimate, and for the purpose OF ex-
port, and not merely for speculative pur-
poses.
December wheat also climbed, and amid
considerable excitement reached rs "a
cents. Two months ago December wheat
was only IS cents.
SCENES IN CHICAGO.
CHICAGO, October 17.-Such a wild
opening of the wheat market as took place
this morning has not been witnessed In
many months. trade In December being
over a 1-2 cent range. and at an advance
Of from l 3-S to l rs cents over yesterday
close. 1t was quite evident that the mar
ket was a self-assertive one, depending
on no individual or clique for help, and
going beyond the control of manipulation,
IL any there has been. Foreign influences
and crop deficiencies ruled the situation.
December wheat opened at from 70 to
a. and advanced to "A "a cents, where II
held strong the full advance from yester-
day being 5-S cents.
IN NEW YORK.
NEW YORK, October 1.-THE specuIa-
ton in wheat at the Produce Exchange
to-day was more active while prices
climbed steadily, with the advance for
the day OF S-403 Is cents. The main
influences were the strong and higher
cables. together with manipulation West
and here, a good export business on cable
acceptances. and a generally buoyant feel
Ing. The sales for the day were s,7sOO9o
bushels.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-18

CHICAGO. october r.-lt Is snowins
snowfall IN many years. oztcials 1T the
Weather bureau say the storm win b a
short duration.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-18
PERSONAL AND POSTAL.

Hon. John =. Rixey Democratic candi-
date for Congress I'm the Eighth Virginia
District. IS in the city to-day, stopping
at the Metropolitan.
Colonel Robert w. Burke and wife. of
stanton, are on a visit to friends here.
soiourning at the Metropolitan. Also,
Mrs. j. J.. Beck and Miss Donley, of the
same city.
L. NJ. Scott, OF Greensboro, N. c., is
In the city, al the Metropolitan.
NJ Il Grlmsiey, OF Jefferson, Va. is at
the Ebbitt.
George NJ. Ban has been commissioned
postmaster at Great Bridge. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-18

The Powhatan club will begin to-mor-
row night a series Of discussions that
win be both interesting and Instructive.
Two eminent speakers Will make 45-minute
addresses on special features OF the Dem
ocratic platform. Hon. Henry r. Pollard
viii discuss Government by Injunction"
a Democratic plank that Is especially In
teresting 20 Richmond people since the
CHANTING Of The injunction 10 the Bel Teie-
phone COMPANY oy United States Judge
Cor. by which the city Council Is re-
strained frC.a removing the Bell Com
rany's poles from the streets. Mr.. w. o.
Shelton viii discuss the question Of the
expediency OF silver coinage under the
caption, rs More Money Needed The
meeting will De held In the large assembly
Rom Of the Powhatan Club, on Eighth
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-08
Sure Safeguard.

Among the numberless stories Of the
quick wit and felicitous sayings OF DIR.
Oliver Wendell Holmes is one connected
with the breakfast given in his honor
by the publishing firm Of Houghton,
Osgood & Co. Oh the occasion Of his
SEVENTEEN birthday.
Not long after the breakfast he met u
friend who had been guest on that
memorable occasion and had written
one Of the many bright poems which
formed part of the entertainment.
In referring to the late festivity the
doctor said to his friend:
~ knew there would be good many
things said that would be calculated to
draw tears / was resolved that / would
not cry-that nothing should make me
cry-and so went to the breakfast de-
termincd to maintain rigid upper eye
lid. Youths Companion.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-08
MURDER CONFESSED
John Rech Tells; Of How He
Strangled His Wife.
Brutal Husband Is Now Serving
Twenty Years Sentence.
His Victim Was Buried Alive-Detalls Of
Crime Made Public For First Time.

Atlantic City Dec. S.-John Rech, wht
strangled his wife and buried her body
In the woods near their horse at Estel-
Vile last March, and who Is now under
going a 20 years sentence In state prison,
made a confession to ex-Sherif Smith
Johnson shortly after his conviction, and
1t was made public last night. :
Rech explained to Johnson, who was In
Office at the time, how he came TO tie the
knotted haHdkerchiefs found around the
strangled woman's neck. There had
been more or less speculation over the
question whether the woman had not
been buried alive, but this was not
proved at the trial. although the theory
was introduced
Rech says that after the quarrel In the
house, which ended i'm his strangling his
wife with the muscular power of his
hands, he at once made preparations to
hide the evidencesof his crime by bury
ing the body In the woods. He had dug
the grave and was carrying his victims s
body toward it when he felt the CULVER
ing sighs of returning life. The open air
had started respiration.
Fearing the return OF life and its con
sequencesD'he laid. the body on the
ground, knotted first one handkerchief
around the neck. and, to make sure ol
his work, used second one. They were
drawn so tight that possibility of breath
ing was precluded. He dragged the bod,
toward the grave and covered IL with {
few inches OF dirt and then cut down th'
tree, thinking TO hide the freshly turned
ground.
From this statement 1t appears that tn
In ha aIt h.s,
! buried is true. No doubt exists I'm tn,
minds of those who have heard the stor!
that If these facts had become known L
the jury Rech would have paid the pen
atty OF his crime by forfeiting his life oi
the sea fold
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-08
A DIME FOR DIGESTION.
THE WAY TO HELP YOUR STOMACH
OUT OF DIFFICULTY.

When you are taken sick with pain in
your stomach or chest, nausea, vomiting,
headache, dizziness, nervousness, neural
gia, filatulence, constipation, mental de-
preston, weakness, languor, loss of appe-
tite and other similar symptoms, you are
infected with the poisons of undigested
food.
Your stomach needs help.
A dime spent for the Shaker Digestive
Cordial will show you whether or not to
expect help from that source.
II you really are dyspeptic, Ii will re-
lieve you after few doses. II it does, keep
on till you're cured. II not, don't take
any more, you're no dyspeptic.
Indigestion or dyspepsia is dreadful
disorder, all the more that SO few people
believe in Its dangerousness.
That Is because they don't die OF indi-
gestion, but of rheumatism, consumption,
pneumonia, and other diseases which they
would never have "caught" II their bodies
hadn't heen starved and weakened with in
digestion.
Shaker Digestive Cordial acts on the
food In your stomach and helps the diges-
tive juices to dissolve 1t. In this way il
aids your stomach to do its work without
effort and creates new strength and life for
your whole body.
At druggists. Ten cents for trial bot
tie.
Write to the Shakers, 30 Reade street,
New York, for an interesting book.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-08
Steel Trust Has Gone to Pieces

Cleveland, Dec. S.-The Bessemer Steel
association, popularity known as the
Steel trust, has apparently gone to
pieces. Yesterday a Cleveland manu-
facturer who uses steel bllets, received
from concerns which have been members
of the association word that they were
acting independently, and would like
TO submit their prices. He received
three letters, one of which said that the
firm sending had withdrawn from the
pool and could now make better prices.
The other two merely said the senders
were independent and wished to be con.
sidered when future orders were made.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-08
Burglars and Officers Fight.

Decatur. Ind. Dec. S.-A desperate
fight between officers and a gang OF
thieves occurred yesterday at Berne.
this county. For the past few weeks
numerous robberies have occurred in the
vicinity OF Berne, and hundreds OF dol
lars worth OF valuables. money and
meats have been stolen. sunday night
citizens were lying In wait for the
thieves, and about o'clock Monday
mc.2lns 10 men were seen to approach
a store and begin work The alarm was
given. and a posse attacked them, They
were driven to the woods near by. About
100 citizens gave chase attempting to
surround them In the woods, but the rob.
bers were too well armed, and shot their
way out, making their escape. One oi
the gang. giving the name of Cuthart
Brown. was found lying by log. shot,
and will die, and others are believed to
have been injured. The wounded man
is now in jail. He refuses to tell any
thing of the gang. Posses, headed by
officers, are continuing the chase.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-08
NEWS FROM CUMBERLAND.
NEW BOARD OF FLREWARDENS
ELECTED BY TAXPAYERS.
Committee Appointed to Consider Improved
Fire FaciIies Interesting Items.

The taxpayers of the Valley Falls Fire
District met last evening to elect officers
for the ensuing year. Andrew j. Currier
opened the meeting. Treasurer r. r.
Kinion reported the balance on hand $685.
90 The election of officers resulted in the
election of William Edmonds, James Hin
die, Dolin Dillon, David Thompson and
John McDevitt, as Fire Wardens.
William Burke was elected Collector of
Taxes.
P.F. Kinion, James Brennan and James
Healey were elected Assessors of Taxes.
Michael c. Ryan, Thomas E. Harrison
and Fred Entwhistle wre elected Auditors
of Account.
The Treasurer was authorized to hire
money and renew notes under the direc-
tion of Board :of FirewaBds. 1t was voted
that the Assessors of Taxes be allowed
three DAYS to do their work and each to be
paid $3.50 per day, on motion OF Patrick
McDevitt. James Brennan Immediately
declined his election as Tax Assessor and
suggested that Patrick McDevitt be elected
tie succeed him. No action was taken.
1t was voted that the Tax Collectors
salary be $40.
The tax rate was fixed at 10 cents on a
dollar.
1t was voted that check for $50 be sent
to the Central Falls Firemen's Relief Asso-
citation as a reward to the firemen for their
services.
1t was voted to pay the clerk of the dis
trict SIS year. Also voted to appropriate
$500 to buy hose.
On motion of Mr.. Currier a committee OF
five was elected to formulate plans and
procure estimates for bettering the fire
district system, to report at meeting ia
be called. The committee is William II
Bolster, Thomas F. Hughes, p. j. Gaskin
M. c. Ryan and Mark A. Burnham.
Adjourned.
Interesting Items.
Mrs. Elizabeth Chace will celebrate hel
ninetieth anniversary tomorrow.
The funeral of Hattie, the young daugh'
ter of John Edgerton of Lonsdale, was
held yesterday afternoon.
The remains of William Brinton, wht
met with such sudden death Sunday al
Providence, were inferred in st. Patrick
cemetery, Valley Falls.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-08
He Wanted IL Chenper.

1t was one of those restaurants where
they charge according to the service, and
you can get anything in the line of serv-
ice that you want from aprivate dining
room to cafetiria help yourself coun-
ter. And the men in search of some
thing to eat had wandered in among the
private dining rooms on the second floor
After he had settled himself comfort
ably in his chair and had secured the
attention of waiter he glanced at tho
bill of fare and the next minute he
straightened up as if he had received an
electric shock.
Roast beef, 45 cents!' he exclaimed
"Do you serve "a whole COW for an order
here?'
The waiter said that was the regular
price.
"Well, when want to be robbed"
returned the man, "I'll go out and hire
thug to do it. Just now I'm only aft
er lunch, and didn't think to bring my
checkbook along"
The waiter politely suggested that the
prices were not quite SO high on the first
floor, where the service was little less
perfect.
The patron declared that ho didn't care
whether the service was good or bad, rs
he never ate it, and then he started for
the first floor.
Roast beef, 80 cents" he said, look
ing at bill of fare before taking his
seat. That's better. I've come down
10 cents worth of stairs.
Then it was that brilliant idea oc-
Cured to him, and he beckoned to the
head waited.
whats in the BASEMENT" he asked.
"Our cafetiria," was the reply.
"How much is roast beef down there?'
Twenty cents"
He started for the basement, but stop
ped.
"Say," he said, "if you've got sub
cellar I'd like to eat there. "-Chicago
Post.