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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-28
Silxerifes and pOnnllsis.

GORDONsVILLE, VA, Oct; H;-Spe-
ciaI.-IInder the auspices of the Bryan
Sewan and Rixey Club of this city the
silver party had a field-day yesterday
pr. J. ID. Pendleton presided and intro
duced MIR Rixey the Democratic candi-
date OF this district for Congress. who de-
liv.red "a short speech. his voice being a
little husky Oh account OF throat trouble,
aggravated from former speeches IN the
open air. lie was followed by l.. H. Ma
chen. Of LOudoun county, quite young
man. who delivered an address that was
loudly applauded. Mr. r. Lindsay Cor
don came next. in his happiest style, af-
ter which W. T.. Ribb and General Field
smoke. all OF whom seemed TO be at their
best and in excellent trim for the occa-
sion
The house was crowded. and among
the nun Der many ladies' Sraced the oced-
sion with their presence.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-28

Rumors of Trouble with Cuba, and How
They Originated.


NEW YORK, oct. 27-Wall street was
frightened this forenoon by report that
General Fltzhush Lees report TO the
President on the situation IN Cuba is
about to be made. ana that Il was OF
such a character that 4 call for an cN-
ira session of Congress would be sent
out iD a short time. TO which the Prcsi-
dent would address a war-like message.
The stock market was broken sharply
on these reports. sugar being the main
sufferer.
WASHINGTON, Oct $50 far as can
be learned from the best sources of in
formation the rumOrs put I'm circulation
on Wall street to-day. as TO the proba-
billty Of a war-lke message from the
President on Cuban affairs. and a pos
sible extra session Of Congress, have no
foundation In fact, and were set afioat
for stock jobbing purposes only. There
have been anticipatiOns that Spain fail
ing 10 negotiate the loans. she Is trying
TO place on the European market for
further prosecution OF the war I'm cuba.
might seek to provoke some antagonism
short OF actual war with the United
States I'm order 10 allay excitement at
home and 10 give plausible reason for the
failure 10 suppress the Cuban rebellion.
This possibility. ii is understood. was
discussed ia cabinet meeting ten DAYS AGO
There have been no new or startling
developments since and none are ox.
pected
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-28
To Amend Alabama, Constitution.

BIRMINGHAM. ALA. oct. N.-The
specal committee appointed by the Ala
bama Commercial Association and tho
Alabama Educational Association to in
augurate and push TO perfection tho
movement FOR a State constitutional con-
vention. with a view 10 framing con-
stitution fxng the educational qualiii-
cation for voters. also changing the tax
ing method whereby local option In tax
alton for school purposes can be eN-
crclsed and for other purposes. met here
to-day, organized, and began work.
Legislators will be urged 10 consider
the matter, and subcommittee appointed
in each county to frame signed memorials
to the Legislature on the subject. Gov
ernor-elect johnson. It Is thought. Will
take strong grounds for new constitu-
ton I'm his first message TO the Legisla-
ture and IL IL believed that body VIII
act in the matter.-Washington Post.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-28
politics. and predicted an Overwhelming
majority for Mckinley.

politics. and predicted an overwhelming
majority for Mckinley.
The president next introduceu u'
speaker OF the evening, Mr.. hoy Lewis;
who discussed the issues IN iosi0''
concise. and forcible way. lie mace
strong appeal for sound money. protec-
tion. and honest elections. he com
n1ended tho stand taken by The Times
for honest elections. aud appealed to
the audience not to vote for party
which not only approved OF but endorseu
the fraud at the polls"
OTHER MEETINGS.
NJ. Lewis received applause through
out his speech and before he nnisneu
some fifty more men entered the hah'
some Of. whom were silverites. AZ the
conclusion OF the speaking, Mr.. John >.
Bethel requested that the club come IN
a body TO the grand rally of the clubs
of Clay ward at Belvidere Hall to-mor-
row night. when Judge Lewis and Colonel
Hoge will speak. The club mas enrolleu
some two hundred and fifty names, and
is in nourishing condition. After
three cheers for Judge Lewis, the crowd
dispersed at a late hour.
A very enthusiastic Republican meet
ing was neld ldSt nlShl at NioSn' III
Chesterfield county. three miles west
of Manchester, at Branch's Church.
There were about one hundred and fifty
persons present, both white and color
ed. Otis II. Russell. Esq, addressed the
meeting for one hour, showing the abb
surdities of free silver. and the ruin that
would follow the adoption of such a
measure In this country.
The speech was we'll received and
heartily applauded from start to finish
by the large number Of farmers present.
In conclusion three rousing cheers were
given for Mckinley. Hobart. and Lewis.
The Byrd-1sle Progressive Mckinley.
Hobart, and Lewis Club held its regular
weekly meeting last night. with a large
attendance. Colonel J. Hampton Hoge
and other speakers addressed the club
on the issues of the day. Colonel Hoge
made an effective address. and HIS speech
created much enthusiasm. This club
now numbers two hundred members, and
Is in Grst-class shape for work on the
81 OF November.
The president Mr.. William J. Barrett.
announced a grand Republican rally at
Belvidere Hall 10. morrow night. which
the club decided to attend.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-28

To Have Another Large Cotton Mill II
Mckinley IL Elected.

LYNCHBURG. VA, Oct 26.-AIr. Max
Guggenheimer. d Successful wholesale dry
goods merchant of'this city. and in the
estimation OF all who know him one of the
finest luslntss men i'm the State told the
Suns correspondent to-day that If Nc
kiniey was elected he would at once un-
dertake the establishment Of large cot
ton mill at this place. He said that he
felt sure Of the necessary capital. not
only for this enterprise but also for
others But that If Bryan were elected
he would not make any attempt at ad-
Vancine the enterprises, as he realized
that 10 would be impossible to secure the
requisite capital Mr. Guggenhemer is
president OF the only cotton mill in Lynch
burg n is next TO the largest manu-
featuring establishment In the city, and
to Mr.. Guggenheimer's management It's
success is accounted due.
The political situation in LynchburS is
at present very interesting. Prominent
Democrats. who "A few weeks ago were
confident of a large majority for Bryan,
now admit that the vote Will be very
close. with majority for the Democratic
party ranging from two or four hundred.
The gold men claim that there are SIX
hundred boiling Democrats IN Lynchburg.
and that nearly an OF them Will support
Mckinley. II this should be The case
there will be a Republican majority In
tho city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-28
An Indian Agency Robbed.

GUTHRIE. o. T.. Oct 27.--The Sac and
Fox Indian agency was held up BY four
masked robbers late yesterday afternoon.
Sac and Fox r. sixty miles east OF here
and only thirty miles from Carney. Three
stores were robbed and 500 taken. Indian
Agent General Thomas has $4,000 az Sac
and Fox. annuity money TO be paid TO
Indians next week. This money The
robbers were after. The robbers rushed
into General Thomas Office and lred sew
eral shots. but Thomas was absent. As
they rode out Of town the iiends nred
into crowd OF Indian children al the
Governments school None OF the shots
took effect Two Of the robbers were
recoonized AS being in the Carney hold
llp last week Tho news came over the
telephone from Chandler. but the wires
were soon cut evidently By the bandits.
and no further particulars can be learned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-28
Speaking a Goshen.

GOSHEN. VA, oct. 21.-speciai.-Hon
Jacob Yost. Republican candidate for
Congress. spoke here this afternoon 10
two hundred people and made a fine ad-
dress. He was followed by J. X A.
Hobson and Captain c. Roster tor the
80. H..
The cause OF sound money was strongly
advocated and enthusiastically received.
Colonel Catlett and Hon. ). .; Srals
smoke Tonight 10 an audience Of forty,
apd their subjects fell on listlcss ears ana
an unresponslye audience. ,,..
Perfect order prevailed. AZ all meetings S
the Free Silver orators are requested 70
enter into Joint debate with the SouHu-
Money Democrats.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-28

near tho Chicago and Alton station.
Bryan talked to tho crowd about the
money question. and was interrupted
once by a cry Of whats the matter
with Hanna?" sriilingly turning In the
direction OF the voice, the candidate an
swered:
Il don't think he will be elected"
Then the people shouted wildly.
Brief speeches were made TO good-sized
crowds at Dwight. Brentwood, and La
mont. Four men at Willow Springs
stopped firing a shotgun salute long
enough TO enable two hundred Of their
numbers to hear Mr.. Bryan talk a min
ute or two.
No more stops were made, although
about one thousand people had assem-
bled at Brighton Park in the expecta-
tion OF listening to the nominee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-28
AYoufhlni Irain-Wr

BRISTOL. TENN. Oct. T.-SpeciaL-
Jonas Parke, aged eighteen, who at
tempted to wreck passenger train on
the southern railway. near Bristol few
DAYS ago. was captured at Abingdon. Va.
this evening.
spike which Parks placed on the rail
threw an engine from the track, but
did not result In serious damage.
He has confessed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-28
Montgomery Meeting.

CHRISTlANsBURG, VA, october u
snecial.-To-day was Montgomery County
Court day, but very little business was
transacted by the court. and II then adj
iourned before Y o'clock.
The Republicans occupied the stand
they had erected on the corner OF the
SQUARE. and commenced speaking before
the Democrats began. They were ad-
dressed by Colonel James Lyons, OF Rich
mond; Captain w. 5. Lurty. of Harri-
sonburg: Mr.. a. |. Hairless, and Mr. NJ
G. Pclton. both OF hits place. Some time
after l. o'clock. the silverites. VINO occu-
pied the courthouse. held meeting.
They were addressed by Hon. A. A.
pbIegar. T. l.. Moore. both OF this place.
lCoutinued on Second Pagel
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-28
The Prince and Princess Review Troops.

ROME. Oct. 27.-The Prince OF Naples
and his bride. Princess Helene. or Mon
tenegro were present at a review OF
II 600 troops on the parade grounds to-
day. The weather was bright and
shiny and the arrangements for the re-
view were perfect. An immense crowd
OF people witnessed the movements OF
fip frOODS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-28
WEATHER FORECAST.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 9l-Forecast for
Wednesday:
yirginia--Fair and slightly warmer
Wednesday: easterly to southsrly winds.
North Carolina GENERALLY fair: easterly
winds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-28
RAxcE OF THERMOMETER.

The following was the range OF the
,hermometer At The Times oifise ysstss-
8 p. NJ. 20. Q =. N, "; midptghs, IS.
Average. q La
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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-05
A Days Outing.

Nine members of the N. T. L. Society
and six lady friends had jolly time
last Saturday driving to Worthwhile
and spending the day with Miss Myrtle
Geist, a member of.the N. T. L. A raid
was made on Mr.. Geist's spring chickens
to appease the N. t. L. ladies' appetites
for chicken for one meal ut least.
This Society has gained reputation
for being exceedingly fond of fowl.
Following are the ladies who comprised
the party: Misses Bell Arnold, Mary
Cooper, Maggie Bell, Mary Bell, Sue
B. Ayers, Lizzie Brisbin, Mamie Sut-
ter, Bertha Ayers, Minnie Smeltzer,
Georgia Corbett, Jessie Smeltzer and
Mary Grier. The party travelled to and
from Worthwhile In e. G. Burns wagon
ette drawn by four horses. They got
home about 100 p. NJ In rain storm
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-05

The regular monthly meeting OF the
Reynoldsville school board was held in
the Office Of M. NJ. Davis, Esq, Monday
night and on account OF the volume of
business to be disposed OF the board did
not adjourn until 100 A. M. Tuesday.
Following is some Of the most import
ant business done by the board:
The committee on supplies made their
report, as follows: The Reynolds Drug
Store was awarded the contract to fur
nish supplies for the ensuing school
term.
Prof Lenkerd, principal-elect, formu-
lated rules and regulations for the
schools, which were adopted with a
few changes.
The bids for janitor were considered.
Fifteen bids were submitted ranging in
sums from $4,000 to s66O.OO year.
Contract was awarded to George Wash
ington Kline at salary of $4,000 n
year.
Prof. Will j. Weaver was unami-
mously elected principal OF the night
schools and substitute teacher for day
schools.
The report Of the text book committee
was accepted as submitted The new
text books selected are: Fry's Geogra-
ply, Hyde's Grammar, Blaisdell's
Physiology, Montgomery's History,
Speller, Progressive; Readers, Column
bian, Old Time Stories, Cyr, Open
Sesame.
The nine year course prepared by the
principal was adopted by the board
Contract for furnishing coal was
awarded to John Hawlett as follows:
Slack, cents, run of mine 81 cents,
lump 4 cents per bushel.
Joseph r. Pentz is to see that the
school house is cleaned and put in con-
dition for the beginning OF school.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-05
The Bride Known Here.

Miss Ethelyn Mitchell, daughter Of
Frank w. Mitchell, baggage master on
the A. V. R'y, and DR.. w. H. Ulsh, a
promising young doctor of Driftwood,
were married at the home of the brides
father in Driftwood at 500 p. NJ. last
Wednesday. The wedding was quiet
one only immediate relatives and friends
of the contracting parties being present,
among whom were Misses Lucille and
Annie Mitchell, OF Reynoldsville, cous-
ins Of the bride. Miss Ethelyn had
visited in this place frequently and is
we'll known among the young people Of
the town.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-05
Now a Benedict.

County Superintendent Teitrick and
Miss Edna Riggs were married at the
brides home in Brockwayville Wednes-
day of last week and went to Chautau-
qua on wedding trip. The Brockway-
vile Record says: "Prof. Teitrick is to
be congratulated upon his choice. The
bride is charming young woman whose
success as teacher in the public schools
here for the past four years, as well as
her other good qualities has won her
the esteem OF the entire community.
II she seconds the professors efforts as
ably in his career as she did In the
schools, and she certainly will, there is
no doubt as to the future"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-05
The Country Editor.

Verify the life of a country editor is
not all roses.
He sendeth the paper to a subscriber
on credit and the subscriber payeth him
not.
Then he stoppeth the delinquent's
paper and the delinquent singeth ira la!
and borroweth it Of a neighbor.
He whoopeth up the township politi-
clan and the politician gets elected and
knoweth him no more.
He puffeth the church fair gratis and
then attendeth it and payeth his quar-
ter and receiveth two oysters.
He boometh the town and all things
therein, and yet receiveth not the sup
port he should.
Two young people marry and he Civ
eth them great puff, and they go II
housekeeping and taketh not his paper
Yea, he is bound down with woe ant
his days are full Of grief and trouble
and vexation Of spirit.
II he sayeth kind word he receivetl
no praise, but II he publisheth an arti
Gle that some one taketh oflense at
woe IL he.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-05
Well Have q Fair.

The directors OF the Jefferson county
agricultural association have made
terms with the owners of the fair
grounds in Brookville, and arrange.
ments are now being made for the hold.
ing Of fair, commencing on September
22nd and ending on the 25th, II the
persons most interested in such an in.
stitute will extend the encouragement
necessary to warrant 1t. A committee
has been appointed to look the matter
up, and ascertain the wish of the public
All will depend on the encouragement
given this committee. Those most in
terested should act promptly.-Brook.
vile Democrat.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-05
Don't Settle Too Soon.

Jos. S. Morrow has concluded il is not
wise to get in rush to settle with in
surance companies when house has
been damaged by lightning. Over a
year ago an electrical bolt struck. Mr..
Morrow's house and the insurance COM
pany settled promptly for the amount
Of damage claimed by Mr.. Morrow. A
few weeks after settling with the Co.
Mr.. Morrow discovered the plaster on
the ceiling Of his kitchen was all loose,
ehich was not included in the bill for
damage. One day last week all the
plaster on the ceiling dropped to the
kitchen floor and Joseph will now have
new ceiling put on at his own expense.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-05
Peddler and Merchant.

The next time travelling peddler
calls at your door and tries to sell goods,
ask him il he will take your butter,
eggs and other farm produce; ask him
If when your neighborhood gets ready
to build road or bridge over a slough,
he will willingly donate few dollars to
help it along. Tell him that there is a
poor widow down the road who would
be very thankful If he would donate a
few provisions: ask him II he would con-
tribute to an enterprise just starting.
If he agrees to do this, then patronize
him. Your home merchants do this
and more.-Ex.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-05
Sevepth Reunion.

On Friday, August l4th, the 7th an
nual reunion of the Knights Of Golden
Eagle will be held in this place. Those
who have charge of the reunion are
leaving nothing undone to make it a
grand success and it is to be hoped that
the citizens will aid the committee in
their efforts. The town should be deco
rated for this occasion, and there is no
doubt but that the business men will
see to it that the business portion of
town will be dressed in gala attire.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-05
Grand Swedish Excursion to Niagara
Falls.

For five consecutive years, the
Swedish Male Chorus Pacius of James
town, N. Y, have invited their friends
to join them on a pleasure trip to the
Grandest of Natures wonders, Niagara
Falls. Every year these excursions
have grown in size and popularity until
they have become an event of the season
and the one this year which occurs on
Sunday, August 10th, via the Buffalo,
Rochester & Pittsburg Railway, prom
ises to eclipse them all. Many OF the
Swedish Societies Of Western New
York, Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio
will be present at the Falls on this
occasion and it is expected that it will
be the largest and most joyous gathering
OF Swedish people ever assembled there.
A grand free concert will be given by
the Male Chorus and Citizens Band OF
jamestown in Prospect park during the
afternoon and an enjoyable time is
assured all who attend. Special train
will leave Falls Creek at 6.10 A. M. and
is scheduled to arrive at Buffalo at noon
and the Falls p. n. Returning leave
the Falls at p. M. and Buffalo, William
ST., at s p. M. Tickets will also be good
for return from Buffalo on regular trains
Monday, leaving Exchange st. station
at $40 A. M. and 5.45 p. NJ. Fare, round
trip from Falls Creek, only $3.50.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-05
A Preachers Horse Did il.

Val. S. Murray Republican candidate
for county commissioner, and father Of
DR.. ]. H. Murray of this place, was
badly injured at his farm in Gaskill
township one week ago Sunday. Mr..
Murray was getting horse and buggy
out for preacher and cat or rabbit
ran across the road in front Of the horse
and frightened it. The horse jumped
to the side Mr.. Murray was at and
knocked him down and pulled the bug
gy over his stomach.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-05
Grcat-toe Crushed.

Rev. H. r. Johnson, former pastor of
the Presbyterian church, met with an
accident while getting his goods ready
for shipment to Blairsville last week,
which will make it painful aud incon-
venient for him to do much walking for
several weeks. A heavy table fell and
caught the big toe OF Rev. Johnson's
left foot between the edge of the table
and the floor.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-05
Naughty Bows.

One week ago last evening when a
lamp broke in the store of Davis Nc
Cracken and that gentlemen was excit-
ed and working hard to extinguish the
fire that was spreading over his store
floor, some real naughty little boys
added evaporation to excitement by
sticking their heads in at the door and
yelling at Mr.. McCracken to "spit
on itl'
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-05
Pleasant Trip to Brookville.

The following young people drove to
Brookville last evening and were enter
tanned by Miss Cora Canning: Reid
Wilson, Nellie Sutter, Fred Reed, Ethel
Smith, Louis Mellinger, Nellie
Dougherty, DIR. HARRISON, Nellie Armor,
Captain Boyles, Lydia Foust,
Harold Arnold, Eleanor Taylor, Hubert
Farrell, Gertrude Farrell, Frank p.
Alexander, Grace McKibbon.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-05
Thumb OF.

Burgess Peter Robertson, who is fore
man Of the Henry mine, lost the end Of
his right thumb while spragging car
Saturday morning. The end of the
thumb was taken off so quickly that Mr..
Robertson did not know it was off until
he saw 1t sticking on the car.