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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-15
Sntur,lny Nieht Nhoo,,,,,

saturday night about II O'Clock a row
occurred In Grtiin's store. on Queen
street, outside the city. 1t seems that
1ohn iSraNton and negro named Scott
was playing crap when. for some cause
BraXton shot Scott in the head the ba
lracturing his skull. Braxton then
made his escape and has not been heard
from since. BraXton is the same man
VINO short while ago shot II man i'm
me foot in Brighton just to see him
jump
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-15
Trying to Play burglar.

Saturday night two little children
went to house on King street. got a
barrel, went to back window and
tried to pull open blind 10 Brighten
the inmates. The gentleman of the
house jumped mp. took down his gun
and came Very near shooting them be-
fore they could make themselves known
such practice is dangerous one and
both men and children should be parti-
GUAR how they attempt such Il thing.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-15
Broke His Hin andLcr.

saturday afternoon youth named
Butt. who lives on Fayette street. was
hauiing some slab wood from Emmer-
sons mill. When crossing the railroad
track the wheel gave a sudden lurch
ana threw him off, the cart passing over
ms leg, hrea king IL at the hip and knee.
He was picked up by one of his brothers
and was carried back to the mill to his
father. who sent him home and called
in medical aid
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-15
Muliin,ing s,ronerf,.

sunday night some unknown person.
Went the entire length of Hatton street;
III l'ark View, and mutilated the POI ches
ana FENCES of great number of the
residences. Yesterday there were some
mao people in that locality. The resi-
utr'S oifer Sl5 reward to the party who
VIII lind out who did 1t, and believe that
the guilty one will yet be caught Woe
be unto the man If he is caught lie
Will get all the law can give him
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-15

The funeral of Mrs. Mary F.. Davis,
wife Of VIM f. Davis. took place Sun
day afternoon from her husbands resi-
dence, in Scottsville. The services were
conducted by Rev. MIR. Davis. after
Grove Cemetery
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-15
%pccinl Committee Appointed.

In obedience with resolution of the
council Mr.. G. S. Sherwood, president
or the Council. has appointed Il COM
mittee. consisting of himself as chair.
man: w. Jones Williams and j. Davis
Reed. to confer with sinilar commit
tee of the Council from Norfolk and the
business Mems Association in reference
TO harbor improvements. etc. They will
meet O-QaN 20 consult tOrc.her.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-15
Robbery In prcntis rInce.

y few nights ago Mr.. Percy Yost and
wife We're on, spending the evening
While away from home some one entered
;neir house and stole Mr.. Yost's best
clothes, a p! tol. and some money There
! no clue 10 the thief
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-15
Commcncing Mondn. Mnrninr-

Commencing Monday morning at 10
o'clock we will sell our lace curtains
and porticres at cost. Those in need of
furniture. such as wardrobes, side
boards. bedroom suits, etc. will consult
their interests by calling to see our
prices. We must close up our business
by the first of the year.
GEO. S. BELL, Manager
2l5 High street Portsmouth Va
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-15
scnt,o Jail Honscsrcnkiur

Constable Carmine yesterday arrested
a negro named Jim Peterson, who is
charged with breaking into Mr.. School
tes' house. in Huntersvil!e. and carrying
off a number of articles. He was COM
nitted for examination.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-15
An Accident.

Yesterday. shortly after noon, a little
eight-ycar-old son of Mr.. John d. Pitt
was playing in front Of his fathers resi-
dence on Queen street, when he acct
dentaiiy fell and broke some of his ribs
Medical aid was summoned and set the
limbs.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-15
Pot Observation-Disclosures

Attention Is called to the advertise
ment of George w. Morse, Offering his
printing office in Portsmouth for Sale.
A bargain is here for somebody.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-15

Remember we are closing out our en-
tire line of wooden dress goods nj and
below cost.
LAWRENCE & WELTON.
Cash and One Price
Dry Goods Dealers.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-15
4 iSNnl EniI,N E.nnl.

For children-of interest to older folk
is our fancy hats.
w. e. VIRNELSON e. co.
30I High street. Oxford Hall.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-15
Don't Ray an xmas Present.

Don't buy an Xmas present until you
have seen my stock. Onyx tables
lamps, rockers, clocks and everything al
J. S. RAWFORD'S
Furniture and Carpet House,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-15
$40 suit Sale.

We have the best $40 suits i'm either
city. Our $3.50 line has been rcdu ccd
TO $40 TO make the line still better and
larger. JOHN y. MORRIS * co,
@0@ High street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-15
Io,ncimer-S Shoe store Has Removed

10 220 High street Mr.. b. II. Owens
old stand, with an improved line of fine
and medium grade shoes. at prices that
have made us popular with the asses
Dc l3-ln ~.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-15

this eason will be at j. j. Bilisoly's. No.
522 Middle street between High and
King. This Is an invitation to all to ex
anime our holiday stock de elm
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-15
Ladies'. waiting 7rn,s.


In great variety of styles and colors
W. +. NIRNELSON & co.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-15

John a. Morris & Co.'S $40 suits al,
the best in either city.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-15
Specials for To-day.

Fine fresh New York creamery butter
zoe. per Ito; fresh Fox crackers. zoe. per il:
new pie peaches, ID. cans re- or j FOR.
ron; GurrautS, raisins. shellcd almonds ana
an KINDS new nuts, new dried fruits, etc
nov Is the tline 10 buy your fruits for your
cakes, inlncc meats, etc, as all Tho Sc
goods are advancing rapidly. Fine mixed
candies, Zoe. per lib. a good thing Az
ways becomes great faV0rite when IL 10
In the reach of every one, and that is why
our cracked grain Java coffee IS gaining
such a reputation AZ 23r. per H.
PHONE lslO 80 - ".
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-15

Just the thng-gloves, ties. handker-
chiefs canes. and hats at Charles r.
Weiton & Co.'S
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-15
Attention Ruxcrs.

An allwool suit at $780, a still bet
ter one al $1,000. that are really won
ders. BRESLAUER & ANTHONY.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-15

to look at our suits from $500 upward
They are great"
LEVY & JACOBS.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-15
NIpCcinI Ec.xin1r.

judge II. II. Prentis will hold a. special
session OF the County Circuit Court to-
u'H' prS!nning al 1880 a. m. for the pur-
pose OF trying the cases OF the admins
,rhtors OF Gibbs and Randall, the two
nieii drowned in collision in Hampton
Roads in October. 1895. by the \Vashinr-
ION Steamboat Company's steamer in a
Collision.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-15

10 CURE = COED - SEDtY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quininc Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if il
fails TO cure. 25c. spS-tu, thu, sat. I'm
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-15
PORTSMOUTH ADps.

LOST--Locls Bracelet. December 18th. bo-
tween London street. Portsmouth. We.
ana western Branch Bridge Finder
VIII please return to $40 London street
and receive reward. deib-2tv
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-15
kim HALL,

FRIDAY EVENING, DEC. 18TH, 1896.
Benefit Charity Fund. p. p o. Elbs
me bright and breezy comedy, "OIjE
REGlM ENT.' Admission 80 cents. Re
served seats without extra charge at w
l.. Crulnp ~ CO. 3W High street. Tues.
uay morning o'clock. Doors open 80 d
m. Middle street entrance dei3-,t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-15
Gift -Clli.istInns.

y neat cane or umbrella.
w. T.. NIRNELSON & co,
SO4 High street, Oxford Hall
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-09-24
FATHER HAS THREE WOUNDS
His Son IL Now In Custody on sus-
picfon.

New York, Sept. 1s.-Arnold Flosch OF
the clock manufacturing firm Of Ber-
nard Pasternck & Co., is I'm the hospital
with three pistol shot wounds. His SON.
William j. Flosch is In custody on sus-
picion of having attempted TO take his
fathers life The shooting occurred at
the apartment of the elder Flosch, AT
the Hotel Peleter. He lived there alone
his wife having died three years ago.
The son went to his fathers rooms
about midnight. At o'clock four pistol
shots were heard in quick succession
When the room was entered the elder
man was found seemingly dazed by the
wounds and only able to say: II guess
It's about family trouble" one pistol
bali had entered the breast near his
heart another struck the right wrist.
and the third passed through mis- left
forearm.
After being taken to the hospital, Ar
mold Flosche said he was lying on the
bed when some one stood over him and
without warning began shooting him.
He said he did not know who fired the
shots. Young Flosch said he knew moth
ing about the shooting. further than
that he had beea aroused from sleep ana
found his father bleeding from bullet
wounds. He was held without bail.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-09-24
FORT SHERMAN BOYS TO LEAVE
VIII be Located Mt Fort Sheridan
Near Chicago.

Washington. Sept. 1S.-The long eN-
pected transfer of troops has been Or.
dered at last by the war department,
and orders go cut this afternoon. The
Seventeenth infantry, now Mt Fort Sher-
ldan. ILL.,, is ordered to relieve the Twen-
ty-fourth infantry at Fort Bayard, and
other points in New Mexico and Ari-
iona. The Twenty-fourtk infantry will
relieve the Sixteenth infantry at Fort
Douglas. Utah. The Sixteenth infantry
will relieve the Fourth infantry, which
is scattered among Forts Sherman,
Idaho, Spokane, Wash, and Boise Bar
racks, Idaho The Fourth goes to Chi
cago, taking the place of the Fifteenth
infantry at Fort Sheridan. The Third
artillery with headquarters at st. Fran
els Barracks Florida. and scattered
along the southern Atlantic coast, has
been ordered to exchange places with
tho Fifth artillery. located at San Fran
cisco harbor, with headquarters at
Presidio and partly along the north
vest coast, and small portion at Fort
Monroe, Va.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-09-24
-FOUR KILLED IN THE COLLISION


Indianapolis. Sept. is. -Four men were
killed and u number badly injured this
morning in a collision on the Cincinnati,
Hamilton & Dayton railway. near Con-
nersvile. Ind. betw cen the pay car aud
freight train. The dead are: Christ
Sweatman, engineer; Kensey, fireman;
George House, conductor; Hughes fire
man. Injured Paymaster John jan
seng- badly hurt Assistant paymaster
Charles Scalon, slightly injured Brown,
conductor pay car, badly hurt; Fishback
porter pay car. badly hurt; H. Wisong
foreman bridges and buildings, badly
hurt; j. Rourke, roadmaster. slightly
injured; M. p. Concannon, engineer
freight, supposed to be fatally hurt.
The pay was following the regular
freight eastbound, and both were run
ming extra. The freight stopped at
Longwood TO put part of the train on
a siding, taking the rest TO Salters
Switch The engine with the crew start
ed back to Longwood and met the pay
car. the two engines came together
with n terrific crash. The pay was
thrown ON its side into the ditch. Pay
master lansing is so badly hurt he can
not recover
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-09-24
KEYSTONE STATE THE SUFFERER
Wind and Hail Storm Damage the
Eastern Part.

Philadelphia. Sept. 1S.-The storm of
wind, hail and rain which swept over the
eastern part of Pennsylvania last night
was the most severe that has visited this
section for a long time. Scores of build
ngs were unroofed and some were utter
ly ruined
Thousands of panes of window glass
and many skylights were shattered, and
destroyed.
The storm was most severe In Chester
Montgomery, Berks, Bucks, Lehigh and
Lycoming counties.
In the vicinity of Hatfield, Montgomery
county. about 80 houses and barns were
unroofed. The grist mills of George
Snyder were totally wrecked.
Near Williamsport, George Weikel, a
farmer, was killed by lightning.
A portion of the Williamsport rolling
mill was blown down.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-09-24
PRAISED DIR. NANsEN'S WORK
british Scientific Association Dis
cussed the n Rays.
S WORK

Liverpool, Sept. 1S.-At the meeting OF
the British association for the advance
ment of science today the presidents OF
the 10 sections made their opening ad-
dresses Major Darwin, secretary of the
Royal Geographical Society, in his adj
dress reviewed the record of geographic
al work of the past year.
He said: "All other performances pale
in comparison with the feat accomplished
by Nansen."
Professor j. ]. Thomson N. A., Il. S. r.,
president of the Mathematical and Phys
ical Society. in his address discussed the
extent and value of the DEVELOPMENTS
in relation to Professor Roentgen's re-
Gently discovered radiation of light.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-09-24
REV. ALLEN WHALLEY EXPELLED
Puget sound Conference Kicks Him
Out for Inndelity.

Seattle, Sept. 1S.-The Puget Sound CON
ference tine African M e. church yes
terday expelled the Rev. Allen W. Whal-
ley, late pastor of Spokane. for inhdellty.
The deposed minister was requested to
write summary of the cause of his
change of belief, and the following was
submitted to the conferences:
ALLOW me to withdraw from your hon
orable body. / have been in the pulpit
ID years. but for the last three years /
have been critically investigating relig-
ious thought and thoroughly looked over
my LIES purpose and manlklnds need
and find that / can not sincerely sub
scribe to the doctrines of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church or that of most
of the other churches. L dissent from the
doctrine of incarnation literal and etsr-
nal punishment and all things along that
line"
The conference declined to permit with
drawal, and expulsion followed.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-09-24
GREAT SILVER RALLY AT HELENA
Timetable Club Formed with TooIe
for President.

Helena, Mont. Sept. 1S.--rwo thousand
citizens of Helena tonight at the Audit
forum took the initiative step In a
movement IN this state that will spread
throughout Montana, by organizing the
Helena Bimetailsc cub, with ex-Gover-
nor Joseph X. Toolc as president There
We're speeches by Mr.. Toole. Samuel
Word and others that were received With
wild applause. Three bands of music
added to the enthusiasm The general
plan OF the club is to aid in every posi-
Ole way the cause of bfmetallsn IL
VIII be non-partisap so far as local pol
ltlcs are concerned. and every dollar
raised VIII be spent outside of the state.
IL Is proposed to form league of clubs
throughout the state with headquarters
at Helena. The chief object OF the league
is to be the raising of funds for aiding
the cause OF bimetallism in the doubtful
states.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-09-24
INDIANS AT JAoKsoN's HOLE
Are SIN Hunting There In VIOLA
ton of the Laws.

Washington. Sept. 1S.-Acting Governor
Burdick of Wyoming has telegraphed the
Indian Office that the local authorities.
acting under his directions. arrested Il
number of Indians for hunting in lack
sons Hole in violation of the state game
laws. He urged that the Indian bureau
prevent any further violation of the law
and avoid a conflict with the state auth
critics. Agent Teter has been instructed
by the Indian bureau to bring back all
the Indians, and il they refuse to come
under arrest by the Indian police, TO
make call for troops. Agent Teter re .
piled that the Indian police had already
been sent after the Indians. There are
from 20 20 80 Indians and families in the
hunting parties. 1t is stated at the In
dian office here that no trouble need be
feared
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-09-24
UNCLE SANS NEW NAVY
AWARDS FOR TIRE NEW BATTLE
SLIPS TO DE MADE.
Bids Opened for building Torpedo
Hon ts--SeattIe and Portland
Firms Compete.

Washington, Sept. 1S.-Acting Secretary
McAdoo this afternoon received a ca
blegram from Secretary Herbert at Bres-
lau, France, in answer to his message
respecting the bids for building three bat
tleships, opened last Tuesday. The secre-
tary authorizes McAdoo to proceed to
make the awards.
The boats go. one TO Cramp & Son, Phil
adelphia, at S2.650,O0O one to the New
port News Ship Building and Dry Dock
Co., Virginia, 1855. 900; one to the Union
Iron Works, San Francisco. at S2,6749 $780,
as recommended by the board OF bureau
chiefs.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-09-24

British Police VIII Take No Chances
of Trouble.

London, Sept. 1S.-As a result of the
alleged disclosures from documents upon
the person of Edward j. Ivory, alias Ed
ward Bell. of New York who has been
brought to this city from Glasgow, on
thu charge of being concerned In the dy-
Mantle conspiracy, the number of police
men on duty in plain clothes at the
houses of parliament. the mansion house,
the royal exchange, the national gallery
the British museum, St. Paul's cathedral
Westminster abbey and other public
buildings, has been doubled. The war
office has also taken additional precau-
tons here, besides doubling the force of
police, and sentinels are guarding the
powder magazines at Woolwich.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-09-24
Colfnx silver Men to Have an Old
Time Experience Meeting.

Colfax, Sept 1S.-The Mckinley Hobart
republican club has set the pace by hold
ing club meeting whenever a silver
speaker was advertised. Tomorrow night
the Bryan club will get even by holding
n jollification musical jubilee and old
time experience meeting. A program of
short speeches will be made. to be in
terspersed with music and songs, and
the occasion made the dedication of the
new club hall in the Waite building on
Main street
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-09-24

Chicago Bucket Shops Watched nv
the Government.

Washington. Sept 19.-The postoffiec
department today issued an order prohib-
iting the use of the mails to the bucket
shop operators of Chicago. The order
was issued on the report of the inspector.
who states that nearly all the persons
named have been indicted by the grand
Jury in Chicago. There are about 60
firms and persons against whom the or
der has been issued. The postofice in
spector has reported on several cases
where persons have been swindled. and
cites one instance of an inmate of The
soldiers home at Quincy. who sent 500
and lost it ALL The operators claim it
was invested and lost In sugar
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-09-24
IT TOUCHES THEIR roci1ErBoo,Ss
British Lion May Make GrovvI or
Two Now.

London, Sept. 1S.-The Times calls at
tention to the notorious fact that Rus
STA will not tolerate any coercion Of Tur-
key, and appeals to the country to con-
slider well the risks 1t will run In an agl-
tation for action on the part of Eng
land"
A dispatch from Constantinople to the
Times emphasizes the fact of the paraly-
ST.. there and the jeopardizing of OO,0O0,-
600 pounds sterling of European capital
engaged in enterprises in Turkey.
Dispatches from Berlin, Vienna and st
Petersburg to the Times reproduce semi
official articles given out at those capt.
ais showing that the powers are now
disposed to assist in any coercion of Tur-
key.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-09-24
UNCLE SANS TROOPS AFTER THEN
BORDER Bandits Have Mexican Reg.
ulars Also in Pursuit.

Silver City, N. NJ, Sept 1S.-Captain
Pitcher with troop l, of the First Unit
ed States cavalry left here today for Dem
ing. to assist the marshals posse in an
other attempt to capture the gang of bor-
der bandits which recently attacked the
Mexican custom house at Las Palomas.
The gang numbers "a men, and 1t Is re-
ported to be encamped in the Florida
mountains, south of Deming. in New
Mexico. Mexican troops are also in pur-
suit.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-09-24
SEVERE WIND STORM IN urAl
Fire Broke ont at Ogden With A
Loss of $4,000.

Salt Lake. Utah. Sept. ia severe
wind storm swept through this valley
last night. but no serious damage was
done as far as reported. Trees Were up
rooted several buildings were unroofed
ana telegraphic communication was tenn
porarily Interrupted. AT Ogden fire broke
out in several places. but all We're con-
troiied without loss except one. which
burned the warehouse of A. j. Kiesel q
Co. Loss about $4,000.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-09-24
RACES on CINCINNATI TRACK

Garnet Stakes Won by Il. #. w.,
with DIR. CatIet Second.
Cincinnati, Sept. 17-Five furlongs-
True Light won. Angelus second, Teddy
third; time, 1:O3ik.
Six furlongs-Irish Lady won, Egbert
second, Logan third; time Ills
Seven furlongs-Judith won Hoffman
second, Helen Mar third; time, 1885,
The Garnet stakes, value $3.50. six fur
longs-F L. V. won, DIR. Catlet second.
Brown third time 116
Mile and a sixteenth-Harry McCouch
won. Semper Ego second, Remiro third;
time, 1:4Sh.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-09-24
COZ. r. II. WINSTON ar cnExr,
Enthusiastic Audience of Five Hum
dred Hear Him.

Cheney, Sept. 1a.-F'ive hundred people
heard Patrick Henry Winston here to-
night The audience was enthusiastic.
the band was out and the people were
thoroughly aroused. Nearly every sent
once of the speaker was greeted with ap-
plause, and at the close of the speech
threec heers were given for Mr.. Winston
Cheney will give 200 majority for Bryan
and the state and county tickets
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-09-24
Its Failure Pulled Down Three
Prominent Merchants.

Hollidaysburg, Pa, Sept. 1S.-The pri-
vate banking house of Gardiner. Morrow
& Co.. the oldest bank in central Pennsyi-
vania, closed Its doors today. owing TO
the general depression of business. The
firm say they expect to pay every dollar
Of Indebtedness.
Thomas f. Sucking, clothier; Henry
!. Bunker, meat dealer, ana Charles T..
Reed grocer. prominent merchants. fail
ed on account of the closing of Gardiner.
Morrow & Co.'S bank. Their stores We're
closed on executions for $4,000.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-09-24
DYonE LOOKING FOR THE roI.
Told Friends He WouId Return hs
Septcmber l.

I.1Wrencc, Kan, Sept. 1N-Thc conIin-
ued absence of Professor l.. L. Dyche OF
the state university. who accompanied
Peary on his former trip north. leads 10
the belief that he is In search OF a route
to the north pole by way of Alaska and
the western passage Dyche was last
heard from under date OF July II. when
he was in Alaska. When he left here
he said he would return September ]
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-09-24
HUNTING BIG HORN WHITE SHEEP
Prof. Dyche Not Looking for the
North Pole at Present.

Lawrence. Kan. Sept. 19.-Prefessor
Dyche was heard from today in q letter
dated knick River. Cooks Inlet Alaska
August l. Dyche was at an Indian camp
within 20 miles of some big horn white
sheep. of which he wanted some speci-
mems. as there are none in any museum
of the world Whether he is still in
search OF new route to the North Pole
Is unknown.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-09-24
Tom watson in Denver.

Denver, Sept. 1s.-Thomas Il. Watson
arrived at Denver today. He conferred
with Ex-Governor Waite and other mid
dle-of-the-road populist leaders. He de-
clined TO be interviewed. He will make
several speeches in Colorado and return
to the east Monday