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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1896-10-02

Local Gossip
| D. K. REED q Co. HARDWARE.
What is the use Of Mel inley
Going to see the people Z The
people are going to Canton to
see him.
The increasing crowds that
visit Major Mex inley are causing
Bryan, "the boy orator, \ to shed
large gobs of sobs.
october is here, the month
when the scar and yellow leaf
begins to fall, and the small boy
revels in the chestnut groves.
The dull thud which will &C.
company the fall of Bryan will
only be outdone by the boom in
business which will follow the
election Of Mckinley.
John Boyd Thacher now comes
out and declines the Democratic
nomination for Governor of New
York. Our friends, the enemy,
are truly in q muddle.
In sheriff Lang the people will
have an officer who will com
mand the respect and hold the
esteem OF all classes. He is. a,
man whom we would be proud to
point out to a stranger, and say,
He is our sheriff.
If the X-rays could be thrown
into the future, they would re-
veal Candidate Bryan resting
from his labors, enjoying the con-
ISOLATION Of having made agallant,
thorough fight, and engaged in
the practice Of law in q small
Nebraska town.
The Fairmont planning mill
took fire from the engine house
at7o'clock Wednesday evening,
and burned down. Loss about
$4,000. with light insurance.
The dwelling of N. o. Dickerson
also burned, and the dwelling Of
Mrs. Google was badly damaged.
Mr.. and Mrs. 3. r. Southern
returned yesterday from quite q
lengthy visit to Harrison county.
The co1ored people Of this
place held no cele bration Tues
day, Emancipation Day, but as
sisted their friends at Morgan
town, Grafton and Clarksburg.
in making the day memorable
Fairmont Republican.
Harrison county is fortunate in
having for a candidate for Com
missioner Of the county court, q
man so well qualified for the Of
fee as is Mr.. r. W. Cunningham.
He is a gentleman in whose
hands the business of the county
will be safe, and who will be
palnstaking and conscientious in
the discharge of his duties.
Republican officers have always
given Harrison county clean and
honorable administrations. The
people have trusted them in the
past, and know they can rely
upon them in the future, A
county is judged by the officers
who harve charge of it's affairs.
Republican officers have always
been an honor to the county. and
the people will not forget them.
The editor of the Clarksburg
Tribune advises the free coinage
Democrats totake all the bribery
offered them tovote for McKin-
ley, and to ask for more. If this
is not recommending and advis-
ing his party to procure money
under false pretences and at the
same time be guilty of the crime
OF bribery, under what class Of
crimes should it be placed ?
The corner stone of the new
savings bank was laid on last
Friday, September %. Within
it were deposited a number Of
papers showing imnortant facts
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1896-10-02

1t appears that Senator Stew
art, of Nevada, is the president
and principal owner Of a mine in
Mexico which produces about
1900 ounces Of silver aweek.
The product is worth today
something like 50 cents an ounca,
but under the free coinage sys-
tenn proposed by Mr.. Bryan it
would be worth $1.29 an ounce.
Yetwe are asked to believe that
Brother Stewart is booming free
silver simply for his health!
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1896-10-02

West Union. w. Va, Sept. ss.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-08
II VISITS VICTORIA.
Famous Chinaman Meets the Queen at
Osborne.


London. Aug. eli Hung Chung and
his suite went by special train 10 Ports
mouth Wednesday, in order TO cross the
Solent TO the Isle OF Wight and visit
the queen at Osborne. He was re-
ceived at Portsmouth by number OF
distinguished naval officers and others
and salute OF 10 guns were fired when
he boarded the royal yacht Alberta.
which was in waiting. Upon leaving
Portsmouth the yacht made letour
and gave the distinguished traveller a
view of the large feet of warships as
sembled in those waters and also per-
mitted him 10 see about as large and
attractive feet of pleasure craft ~
ever assembled in the Solent The
Chinese statesman was sauted by the
feet and continued on his way TO Trim
ity wharf, Cowes, where he was re-
ceived 10y the prince of Wales. VINO cs-
corted him 10 Osborne. The marquis
of Salisbury, who presented III Hung
Chang to her majesty, had preceded the
Chinese envoy TO the Isle Of Wight.
When the royal yacht Alberta arrived
at Cowes, Ii Hung Chang was received
with national honors. He was driven
from the landing TO Osborne house ia
royal carriage drawn by four horses.
and, upon his arrival there, was shown
to the private apartments set ASIDE for
his use. He was then presented to the
prince OF Wales and the duke OF York
in the reception-room. After lunch the
Chinese envoy was ushcred into the
presence OF the queen, VINO was seated
in u small gilded chair, dressed i'm black
and surrounded by members OF the
royal family. Lord Salisbury present.
ed Iii Hung Chang, and in response the
queen bowed 10 the nations guest. bur
did not rise
Ii Hung Chang then read a speech in
the Chinese language which his son,
Niscount Ii, translated. He said in sub
stance that he had been commanded by
his master, the emperor of China. 10
pay his respects TO her majesty, and
that he had Travelled many miles 10
carry out this mandate. lie then nand-
ed to the queen large yellow silk en-
velope containing his credentials. The
queen in reply said she was glad To see
his eNcellency, and remarked that he
had long journey. Her majesty also
said that she reciprocated the good will
OF the Chinese emperor
After taking tea on board The Os-
borne Ii Hung Chang returned 10 the
royal yacht Alberta. which then
steamed back TO Portsmouth through
the lines of the fleet. The sailors
manned the ships as the yncht passed.
and Ii Hung Chang did not conceal his
admiration at the imposing spectacle.
comprising some ~ vessels of the Brit
ish navy, of which 81 were battle chips.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-08
LATER.

Wisconsin republicans met at Mil.
waukee and adopted platform indoors.
ing the acts of the national convention
in ST. Louis and then. after receiving
several nominations for governor. adj
journed for the day.
During thunderstorm In Omaha.
Neb.. Mrs. Zykora. Fred Meyer and Le-
roy Carter were killed by lightning.
The populists in convention at Park
ersburg, w. Va, nominated Isaac c.
Ralphsnyder for governor, and decided
90 fuse with the democrats.
George II. Anthony. who was gov
ernor of Kansas from 1877 to 1879. died
at his home in Topeka.
Foreign consuls and missionaries in
Armenia estimate that fully 1000, 900
deaths have occurred i'm that country as
the result of massacrcs and from star
walton.
The populist state convention at Alb
ilene, Kan, nominated State Senator
Lecdy for governor.
The socialist.labor party Of Indiana
met I'm indianapolis and nominated the
following ticket: Governor. Phil Ill.
Moore, indianapolis; lieutenant gov
ernor, Harry Sharpe. Indianapolis; sec
rotary of state, Fred Adams. Fontanet;
treasurer, +. IIelbich, Evansville.
The entire business portion Of Con-
cord. Tenn, was destroyed by fire.
The prohibitionists of New Hnmp-
shire in state convention az Concord
nominated j. c. Berry, OF Plymouth, for
governor
Fifty persons were overcome by the
heat in Chicago and one case proved fa-
tai, that of j. II. Laphnm. leather
dealer, aged 20 years.
Lon V. Stevens, OF Cooper, was nom
mated FOR governor by the democratic
state convention nt jefferson City. Mo.
All gold STANDARD men were stricken
from the state committee and declara-
ton for free silver was made.
The populst state convention AZ Hast
ings. Neb.. renominatcd Gov. Holcomb
and Endorsed the nomination OF Bryan
for president.
William Murray died az Richmond.
Va. from being overcome with the heat.
lie was. In 1870. the champion amateur
oarsman Of the United States.
Eddie Hurd. aged two years. lad his
head bitten off by lion at show ia
Chillicothe. O.
The republicans of Michigan in con-
vention at Grand Rapids adopted a plat
form which Endorses the platform Of the
national republican convention of 1890
and adjourned for the day without nom
mating state officers.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-08
EORFlGN.

The greater part OF the Montreal
(Can) exposition buildings were de-
stroyd by fire. the loss being 100000
The Montreal (Canada) Street Rail-
way company has announced that il
will not hereafter accept United States
silver or nickels in payment of fares.
The ramor that Queen Victoria in
tends TO retire in favor of the prince OF
Wales is again current and court circles
arc greatly troubled regarding the con-
dition OF the queens health.
Costa Rica advices say the govern
ment has passed law prohibiting the
importation of foreign silver.
The rowboat Fox, containing Frank
Harbo and George Snmuelson, who
started from New York June with the
intention Of rowing 10 Hnvre, France,
arrived safely at Sicily islands.
Another tidal wave oil the coast OF
China, near lIuichu, swept away many
villages and killed 1000 persons.
Insurgents have burned the planta-
ton OF San Joaquin. at Ibanose, in Mn
tanzas, causing a damage estimated at
$500. 900.
Forty miners were entombed I'm the
Brincoch pit near Meath, Wales. by an
explosion
Heavy floods at FL Rama, Nicaragua.
destroyed houses and plantations and
caused great loss Of life.
The arctic expedition headed by sir
Martin Conway and his nephew has ac-
complished the first crossing Of Spitz-
bergen from east 20 west.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-08
BURNED AT THE STAKE.
Awful Revenge Of a Louisiana Mob
on Brutal Tramp
Captured by n Posse He confesscs the
Commission OF an Awful Crime Tied
10 - Tree. RiddIsd with tnilets
aud burned.

Memphis. Tenn. Aug. GA special
from ST. Joseph. La, says: Information
of a terrible case of outrage and murder
committed in the neighbcrhood OF
Coulter Point. on Tensas river, in
this parish, several days ago. was
brought TO this place Wednesday by
Mr.. Alex Wood. of Waterproof, la. a
respectable white woman, employed IA
domestic in a prominent family on
the border of Franklin parish, was sent
across the river on an errand, and, fail
ing TO return in the proper time. the
family became alarmed and sent "a
party in search of her. After a tramp
OF several hours the party came upon
the dead and horribly mutilated body
OF the woman lying in the woods and
partially concealed by bushes.
The most intense excitement. fol-
lowed the discovery, and in a shor.
while the whole country was aroused.
Suspicion Immediately fell upon A white
tramp who had been seen in the neigh
borhood shortly after the unfortunate
woman had crossed the river. Dogs
were procured and in a few hours a
searching party came upon the tramp
few miles from the scene OF the MUIR
der. He was accused of the crime and
Immediately confessed that he had met
the woman and outraged her, and 10
cover up his crime he had murdered
her. The Infatuated crowd bound the
brutal wretch, dragged and tied linn TO
the nearest tree, and after burning his
body and Kidding il with bullets quiet
Ia, dioparcad
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-08
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The Alabama Election.

Birmingham, Ala, Aug. 4.-Elections
In the state of Alabama are conducted
on the Australian plan, and no definite
figures as TO the result of Mondays
voting can be given until the official
count is completed. Returns received
by the State Herald up TO two o'clock
Tuesday morning indicate TIE election
of Capt. Johnston, free-silvcr candidate
for governor. by a majority of from 4o,-
600 to $1,000. The legislature is largely
democratic. a careful review OF the re-
turns now in indicates that Johnston
has carried As counties, GOODWIN, pcpu-
list, IA, aud four i'm doubt.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-08
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

The following congressional nomi-
nations were made: Ohio. Thirteenth
district, j. A. Norton (dem.); Indiana,
Ninth district. j. B.Cheadie (dem.) re-
nominated: Wisconsin, Third district,
Joseph w. Babcock (rep.) renominated;
| Iowa, Fifth district. Robert G.. Cousins
| (rep.) renominated; New Jersey, First
district, IL. c. Longenslager (rer.) re-
nominnted; Virginia, Fifth district. G.
A. Swanson (dem.).
The North Dakota populists in con-
vention at Fargo nominated Il. B. Rich
ardson, Of Pembina. fer governor. md
| divided tile other Offices with the demo
Gratis.
The national committee OF the pco-
| pies party, otherwise the popnlists,
have decided to make Washington the
headquarters OF the organization.
MIR. Arthur Sewall. democratic nom
inee for vice president. referring to a
story that he intended resignng In ia
vor of Mr.. Watson. said; ANY man
who for n moment entertains such an
idea is not worthy OF an answer"
| Mason 4. Mills. ex-commnnder OF the
department OF Iowa @. a. Il. and one OF
the most prominent lawyers In the
state. died in Des Moines. aged SO years.
Theodore Holly has been nominated
for congress by the populisis in the
Fourteenth Illinois district and ID. IL.
Iobb by the prohibitionists in the Ninth
district.
| William +. Adams. known all over the
country as "Olivcr Optic" the writer of
delightful stories for boys. passed his
74th birthday mt his home in Boston.
Hugh Campbell, one of The iron kings
Of Ohio, died NJ his home at Hanging
Rock. nged Sc yenrs.
George NJ. Carpenter. OF Providence
| Judge of the United States district court
for the district OF Rhode Island. died In
Holland. where he was travelling.
William r. Harrity. OF Philadelphia
until recently the chairman OF the dem
ocratic national committee. announces
that he has retired from active poll
tics.
The following congressional nomina-
tions have been made: Illinois. Twenty
first district, Jehu Baker (pop.); Texas,
Twelfth district. NJ. Fulton tdem.); Cal
ifornin, Fifth district, +. +. Loud (rep).
Maj. Jesse W. Sparks. United States
consul at Piedras Ncgras, Mex. died
suddenly at Eagle Pass, Tex. of heart
disease.
Cornelius Vanderbilt. Jr. and Miss
Grace Wilson were married AT the viii
son residence In New York 10y Rev. VIII
liam II. Pott, assistant rector of st.
Thomas church. The wedding was pri-
vatc.
Judge Calsin +. Pratt, for many years
one of the Judges Of the New York SUI
preme court, died suddenly on his farm
at Rochester. Mass.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-08


Congressional nominations are as fol-
lows: Wisconsin. Fourth district. T..
Often (rep.) renominated; Seventh, NJ.
Griffin (rep.) renominated; Eighth. T.
G. Minor (rep) renoininated; Ninth. A.
Stewart (rep.) renominated. Michigan.
Third district. Alfred Mines (rep.) re-
nominated. Minnesota. Second district,
Frank Day (dem.). Ohio. Twelfth dis
trict, j. j. Lentz (dem.). Pennsylvania,
Thirteenth district, c. n. Brumm (rep.)
renominated.
The following congressional nomina-
tions have been made; Iowa. Third dis
trict, George Staehle (dem.); Fourth.
j. A. +. Hull (rep.) renominated; Tenth.
John f. jenkins (rep.) renominated.
Missouri. Eighth district, Richard p.
Bland (dem.). Pennsylvania, Twenty
second district. John I. Miller (dem.).
Maine, First district, Il. w. Staples
(dem).
Later returns from the Alabama cleo
tion give Joseph Johnston (dem.) for
governor majority of 10000.
At the state convention in MARSHALL
town, Ia. OF the national party the state
nlullOTIn anu llthtl u lnt lai
were Endorsed.
Charles +. Bentley, of Lincoln, Neb..
and James IL. Southgate, of Durham.
y. c., have filed their letters Of accept
ance of the national prohibition party's
nominations for president and vice pres
ident respectively.
At the state convention in Concord,
X. H.. OF the national party George w.
Parnard. OF Claremont, was nominated
for governor and DR.. w. G. Coolidge aud
Rev. a. n. Drury were named for con-
gressmen.
The Minnesota democrats in conven-
ton at Minneapolis decided 10 fuse with
the populists and nominated John Lind
for governor. j. j. Heinrichs Cor sec
rotary of state and Alexander McKin-
non for treasurer, leaving the lieuten-
ant governorship and the attorney gen
eralship 10 be filed in by the populists.
The democrats also named four presi-
Dental electors. The populists will
name the remaining electors.
The "sound money" democrats Of
Iowa met in Des Moines and Registered
n protest against the platform and can
didates OF the Chicago convention.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-08
WILL NOT GO OUT.
SievelanS Labor Leaders Decide SYM
pathetic strike To he UnwIse

NieNe"nS LABOR Leaders Decide SYM
pathetic strike To BE Unwise.
Cleveland, o., Aug. e.--After a lcug
session Wednesday night the Central
Labor union decided that il would lbs
unwise just at this time 10 call sympa-
thetic strike on account OF the Brown
hosting works trouble. The Central
Labor union, however, pledged itself 20
aid in every way the strikers. a secret
session of the lnbor leaders was held
and after hours OF discussion. with at
torneys retained for the purpose. papers
were drawn and will be presented in
court to-day as soon as IL opens asking
for an order restraining Mayor Ropcrt
+. Mckisson from using the police aud
military TO protect the Brown works,
on the grounds that he is mourning un-
necessary cost for the taxpayers 20 pay.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-08

David II. inmcy, a colored Pullman
porter. shot and instantly killed Matte
Clark, also colored. at Denver. Col. and
then killed himself. No cause IL known.
Mr.. Macgrane Coke. of New York. has
been appointed by the president to. be
United States minister 10 Guatemala
and Honduras.
Samuel G. M. Gates, & lumbcrman at
Bay City. Mich, fs'ied for S6fs 900.
In wreck on the zig Four road ~
North indianapolis. Ind. race horses
valued at 100000. owned by j. +. Bush,
of Louisville, KY, were so badly injured
that none will ever race again.
Four companies OF militia were pro-
tecting the workmen at the Brown
hosting works in Cleveland, O.
The principal part of Salem Center,
Ind. was destroyed by fire.
The fertilizing works OF Daniel Baugh
G. Sons in philadelphia were damaged
20 the extent of si25,000 by fire.
Tom Brown, an insane farmer at Clay.
Ky. 30 years old. killed his wife, mother
in-law and baby with an AK.
The visible supply of grain in the
United States on the Sd was; Wheat,
46,754,O00 bushels; corn, 10,752,000 bush
els; oats: 7,11G.00o bushels; rye, 1885,
600 bushels; barley. $4,000 bushels.
The Moore Bros. dealers in Diamond
Match end New York Biscuit stocks in
the Chicago stock exchange. failed. the
speculative value involved in the disas-
ter being $2000o,ooO.
During the recent hot spell in st.
Louis there were 1876 cases of sunstrole,
Is of which were fatal.
Robert Parker, of Bookshire, Tex,
killed his wife In quarrel over property
and then took his own life.
The wool commission firm OF w. ID.
Eaton * Co.. OF Boston, failed Tor
$4,000. Hb
Baron & Newman. manufacturers
of knit goods in Brooklyn. n. u, failed
for 100000.
The village Of Gladis, Mich, was wiped
out by forest fire and scores OF farmers
in the vicinity also lost all their prop
erty.
a passenger train on the Santa Fe
road was wrecked near Bosworth, Mo-,
and nine persons were injured.
All the rolling mills at Niles, Mich,
resumed work, giving employment 20
about 1000 men.
John Mcleod, John Ryan and Joseph
81. Pierre were killed and brother OF
the last named fatally injured by pre-
mature discharge OF dynamite near
Whitney. Ont
Secretary Carlisle paid out 100000
In bounties TO manufacturers Of sugar
under the bounty act recently sustained
by the supreme court.
In refusing 10 grant naturalization
papers in Washington 10 two Young
Italians Judge Cole held that 10 one
who is in ignorance OF the constitution
Of the United States is competent or
entitled to become admitted 10 citizen
ship.
Duncan g. Bergin. lumber dealers at
Columbus. o., failed for S20C,000.
Hiram Weightman (colored) was
lynched by mob in Franklin, La. for
criminally assaulting and then murder
ing Mrs. Bertha Gilbert, young white
woman. wife OF farmer.
More rioting took place at the Brown
hosting works in Cleveland, o., and the
militia were compelled 10 fire upon the
mob.
Reports as 10 the conditions of the
crops throughout the country say they
are in excellent condition.
The wool clip in Montana this season
Is 100000 pounds, the largest on record
there. f
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-08
VIII Publish q Pnpcr.

Chicago, Aug. 5.--lt is openly an
nounced that a daily paper 10 be pub
lished In the interest OF free silver, will
soon be started in this city. IL is 10 he
called the Chicago Enquirer" The
principal hacker of the scheme Is said
10 bc John II. Mclean. proprietor OF the
Cincinnati Enquirer. and who was n
prominent candidate for the presidency
at the Chicago convention.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-08

Browns Valley. Mimi, Aug. 4.--Heavy
winds and lightning. attended with hail,
visited this part of the state Sunday
night. IL Is reported rs being four
or more miles wide and 20 miles long.
running east The damage done il
variously estimated from ten 70 dfty
per cent. OF :he standing wheat. Prob
ably It will not average i5per cent
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-08
THs GREAT NURSERIES.
Louisiana. MO-. Rockport. nis.-visite4 ~
Gov. Colmsn. Ex-sec'y AerL and the
Hort. nd. Judge Miller.

.Oh. how insignificant all my fifty Year,
Of nursery business seems, all combined
when compared with this stupendous es-
tablishment, where they count by millions"
said Judge Miller, that veteran horticultur~
ist. as he, in company with the writer, were
being driven TO the various departments OF
this vast nursery.
In an experience Of over forty years we
do not remember to have passed through az
establishment where so large number OF
hands were employed whose duties were SO
thoroughly systemized, and where BUSH
ness capacity OF higher order was mani
tested.
Ii is not In the soil OF every farm that one
finds qualities essential 10 the growth or
the different kinds of Nursery stock, hence
Il has devolyed upon these gentlemen, who
were born TO the Nursery business, 70 select
from among the hills and valleys OF the two
pixies such portions as are adapted TO their
purposes. But In this very fnct OF selection
Oh soil. we see their exceeding care for the
future success of their stock.
Missouri and Illinois have no more worthy
institutions than the Stark Nurseries, ana
men than the proprietors. The business 10
growing on their hands as u deserves 70
grow.
mercial test orchards located in great fruit
growing regions.
The canvassing force Is being increased,
5000 fine outfits ready. Stark Nurseries al
WAYS have room for more active workers
because they have millions OF stark trees 70
sell.-Colmanis Rural World.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-08

Montreal. Aug. GA private dispatch
received here Wednesday reports the
death OF Mr.. Abbot. son of Edwin H..
Abbot, OF Milwaukee. With several
companions he attempted the ascent OF
Mount LEROY near Banf7 Springs. One
OF the party returned and reported that
Abbot had fallen over precipice about
1000 feet In depth and that his body 10
lying on glacier in he gorge below.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-08

Which OF these have you selected as o
means Of travell No matter. Whichever
orders OF the stomach, liver and bowels,
engendered by rough locomotion and bad
food or water, and for malarial troubles,
Hostetters Stomach Bitters Is the most
useful specific you can take with you. IL 10
invaluable also for rheumatism, kidney
complaints and nervous trouble.