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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-12-25

ZION and standing of his bank. He be-
lieved that the run would spend itself
early to-day, and the fact that there
avas small line at the close of banking
hours bore out his statement. The
last statement of the bank to the audi
lor of public accounts showed resources
Of $3O,9oo,s56; capital and surplus, $4,-
100000; time deposits, $14,7s4,s41; de-
mand deposits, $11, 715,974.
Can Stand Long Run.
The run on the Hibernian bank be-
gan little later, there being no wait
Ing line until II o'clock. Small de-
Positors who could not afford to take
chances composed the bulk of the
crowd, which extended from the paying
teller's window out on thessecond floor
Of the Ashland block. Ropes and DO
picemen were needed to preserve line
intact and out of the way of other Gus
tomers of the bank. The 6O-day rule
was enforced from the start. There
we're $50 people in line until near the
closing hour. The bank has withstood
bvery panic and on this account is con
sidered strong and attracted heavy
savings account. President Clark sale
the bank had 81 per cent. of it's reserve
funds on hand and could stand ru1
of two months if necessary.
National Illinois Affairs.
In compliance with orders received
from Comptroller Eckles, Bank Elk
Rminer McKeon, receiver of the Nationa
bank of Illinois, began to make arrange
nents with City Treasurer Wolf ant
other custodians of public funds in the
bank to issue to them certificates fol
such amount of the deposits as clearl,
appeared to be due them. SO as to en-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-23
BANK RUN IN DENVER.
The American National Fails-Hank
of Commerce Suffers.

DENVER, COL, April 22.-The Ameri-
can National Bank failed to open its doors
this morning, a notice being posted In the
window that by order Of the directors the
bank is in the hands of the government"
Bank Examiner Hlllo took charge. The
event caused much excitement. and a run
was at once precipitated on the National
Bank of Commerce. a crowd OF clamorous
depositors gathering coon after 10 O'Clock.
The bank stood the drain, and at noon
had paid every check presented. 1t Is I'M
derstood that the Associated Banks VIII
aid the Bank OF Commerce, should It be
necessary.
The failure Of the American was not
UNEXPECTED In banking circles. One by
one its leading financial hackers have
been dropping out. and financlers knew
that failure was inevitable
At a meeting of the Associated Banks,
held In the First National parlors last
night, profters to assist the failed concern
were made, II the directors would do their
part. This being refused, the American
closed.
The failure and the run caused intense
excitement throughout the city. and
crowds gathered about the two banking
houses involved. AS the Bank OF Com
merce continued TO pay off steadily, how
ever, the excitement began TO subside. At
IL 80 the run on the Bank of Commerce had
ended. after two thirds OF the depositors
had withdrawn their funds.
A public meeting has been called by the
angry depositors of the American Ma
tional for tomorrow, to protest against
the alleged rottenness Of the institution.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-23
NEBRASKA SILVER DEMOCRATS.
Free Coinage Demanded-Brynn
Presidential Possibility.

LINCOLN. NEB., April 22.-Free
silver had its inning in Nebraska to-day.
and at the same time the machinery
was started for at least one contest for
seats in the Chicago national convention,
inasmuch as the State convention OF to-
day, which was composed entirely Of the
free-coinage wing Of Nebraska's Democra-
cy, Is to be followed In Just week by a
meeting of the sound-money men of the
party. The breach occurred two years
ago. and has been waged yearly since.
The appearance Of ex-Congressman
Bryan and the incidental mention of his
name as a presidential possibility were
the occasion for wild cheering.
The platform says: I'm order to undo
the wrong already don, and to prevent a
further rise In the purchasing power Of
the dollar, we favor the immediate resto-
ration OF the free and unlimited coinage
of gold and silver at the present legal
ratio OF IS to /. as such coinage existed
prior to 1873, without waiting for the aid
or consent OF any nation. such gold and
silver TO be full legal tender for all debts,
public and private.
I'VE are opposed 10 the retirement OF
the greenback, and demand that the Sec
rotary of the Treasury. instead Of is
suing interest bearing bonds for the pur-
pose or securing gold, shall recognize sill
yer as money OF redemption and exercise
the right to redeem greenbacks. Treasury
notes, and all other coin obligations In
silver when silver Is more convenient"
The resolutions favor tariff for reve-
nue. only. an income-tax, and the election
Of United States senators by direct vote.
and are in opposition TO the American
Protective Association.
For delegates at large-W. ]. Bryan. Of
Lincoln; c. J. Smith, of Omaha: w. II.
Thompson, OF Grand Island. and w. d.
Oldham, of Kearney. were selected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-23
TENNESSEE REPUBLICANS.
Endorsement OF McKinley--H. Clay
Evans for Vice-President.

NASHVILLE. TENN, April 22.-The
State Republican Convention met here to-
day. and was one of the largest con-
this State. A great deal OF enthusiasm
was manifested. The Mckinley men
were largely in the majority, but Reed
and the other candidates had a respec-
table following.
The chief fight Of the convention was
over the selection of one OF the delegates
at large-E. j. Sanford-who was OPP
posed because of his anti-McKinley sem
timents. A compromise was finally ef-
fected, which resulted in the election OF
Sanford by reclamation. after he had
pledged himself TO carry out the instruc-
tons Of the convention and vote for Nc
Kinley.
The other delegates were II. clay
Evans, Ernest Caldwell. and James JEFF
fries
The platform adopted believes In adj
justment of the tariff duties, for the pur-
pose of meeting the requirements of the
government and furnishing adequate pro-
lection 10 American industries; renews
allegiance to the great doctrine OF reci-
procity, as fostered by James G. Blaine;
unalterably opposes the free, unlimited,
ratio Of Is to /. and believes that every
American dollar should be an honest,
lO0-cent dollar always and everywhere;
condemns the administration of Grover
Cleveland. and the policy OF the national
Democratic party, and says IT is unfit
to govern the American people; recon-
mends the control OF the Nicaragua
canal by the United States Government,
and declares that It should be completed
at the earliest practicable period; be-
lieyes that the material and commercial
interests OF both the United States and
Cuba demand an early cessation OF the
war, and recommends that the govern
roent set on foot such policy as shall
speedily end the war and bring the two
countries to peace.
Mr.. Mckinley was endorsed for Presi-
dent of the United States, and the dele
gates TO the convention were Instructed
accordingly. II. Clay Evans was en-
dorsed for Vice-Presdent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-23
EssEx DEMOCRATS.
Elect Delegates to staunton and
Pass Resolutions.

TAPPAHANNOCK, VA, April r.
Especial. TUESDAY was a gaLa-day in
Tappahannock. The Democrats Of the
county met IN convention, and the follow
ing gentlemen were selected as delegates
TO Staunton: T. Il. Blakey, Booker Gar
nett, j. Philip Talliaferro, Armistead
Ransone, c. J. Sale, j. NJ. Broaddus, W..
b. Robinson, and X. p. Dillatd.
Essex is entitled to votes, but the eight
ara instructed TO cast the total vote. and
each delegate may select his alternate.
The following resolutions were enthusi-
astically adopted:
/. We relterate and reafiirm our ale
glance to the cardinal principles OF De-
mocracy, and pledge our hearty support
10 the nominee OF a majority OF the Ma
tional Democratic Convention, 70 be held
at Chicago.
2. We demand Of the national convention
the PRONUNCIATION OF a platform free from
straddles and phrases OF doubtful inter-
probation, and speaking in clear and I'M
ambiguous terms on the questions OF tariff
and finance
3. We most heartily approve and cordially
endorse the course OF Senator John W.
Daniel and Hon. William A. Jones for the
ability and fidelity with which they repre-
sent the interests OF their constituents.
4. The Democracy OF Essex county Is
overwhelmingly in favor Of legislation by
Congress authorizing the free. unlimited
ana independent coinage Of silver. as well
as gold. by the government minis; and
the restoration OF silver to It's rightful
place as full legal tender for all debts.
5. Resolved further. That the delegates
selected by this convention to attend the
convention at Staunton are hereby in
structed to use their best endeavors to
carry out the will OF our people by select
ing as delegates to the national conven-
ton at Chicago only men who are known
to be in hearty accord with US on the
financial question.
s. That the vote OF the delegates from
Essex be cast as a Unit in the Stanton
convention on all questions there to be
decided.
The convention adjourned amid cheers
and enthusiasm
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-23
POpULISTS OF IOWA.
GEN. WEAVER TEMPORARY CHAIR
MAN OF THE CONVENTION.
ccxey, of Ohio, and Taubeneck. OF
Illinois, speak-opportunity Of
Popurism Mt Hand--Moncy the Sole
Issue.

FINDLAY, o., April 22-The Prohioi-
ton State Convention assembled AZ
O'Clock this afternoon. and after making
the temporary organization permanent
occupied the time by discussing the IMAM
cial plank in the platform, as reported Dy
the Committee on Resolutions. The nee-
silver men were successful. and the CON-
ventIon declared in favor Of free coinage
at a ratio of Is TO /. The platform de-
clared in favor OF an income-tax. woman
suffrage, and government control or rail-
roads and telegraph-lines. and maintains
that import duties should be levied only
as a means of securing equitable COM
merciai relations with other nations
recess was taken until 100 Z. NJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-23
RAID ON MooNsHINERs.
seven Prisoners Captured-stills and
Liquor Destroyed.

FLOYD COURTHOUSE. VA. April a.
CSpeclal)-T. L. Felts. deputy United
States collector. and J. w. Wilson and l..
C. Dickerson, deputy marshals. left here
last night on a raid on Shooting Creek.
in Patrick and Franklin counties. and re-
turned this morning at 8 o'clock with
seven prisoners. They report the capture
and destruction OF 3 stills. 10 gallons,
OF whiskey 60 gallons OF singllngs. and
5000 gallons OF beer. All the stills were in
full blast. and the prisoners were cap
tgred at the stills. Two others escaped
by flight. and jumping over a blum.
The hot spell was broken yesterday eve
ming by a thunderstorm and light rain.
and this morning II is quite cool.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-23
nrrrrRN OF BALLOTS.

disagree. the clerk shalt give 'ns eaS''"s
vote
RETURN OF BALLOTS
L. After the ballots arc counted they
shall be enclosed in document-enyelope
to be provided for that purpose. securely
fled nm. and sealed and forthwith re-
turned. along with certificate OF the
result, to the City Democratic Committee.
NJ the place where 1t may then be IN
session. by the judges and clerks In per-
son; and any judge or clerk who snail
fail so TO attend the said session OF the
committee shall forfeit the compensation
hereinbefore provided.
CANVASS oS RETURNS.
49, Immediately after the polls are
closed and the votes counted and certi-
fed as aforesaid, The City Democratic
Committee shall meet to canvass the
returns, hear appeals az any. and make
certificate Of the final result OF the cleo
ton. To await any demand for re-
count. the ballots, returns, etc.. shall
then, In the presence OF the chairman OF
the committee, be placed under lock and
key, and the lock sealed. In case OF a
Tie vote, the committee shall decide the
same by lot. III, prior to the general
election. any OF the nominees die. or de-
cline. or in any other way become dis
qualified. the person or persons
receiving he next highest num-
Der OF votes shall be declared
by the committee the nominees In his or
their stead; or the committee may. by a
majority vote. order a new election to
III such vacancy or vacancies.
CONTESTS.
H. Any candidate dissatisfied with either
the face of the returns or the original
count of the ballots. may, before noon
OF the 9Th day Of May, 1896, leave with
the chairman of the City Democratic
Committee, and with the contestee, a
written demand for a recanvass of the
returns or recount OF the ballots Tor
both OF any or all the precincts Of the
city, specifying therein such precinct
or precincts. and the Irregularities errors,
or frauds alleged; otherwise, there shall
be no recanvass of returns or recount OF
ballots, or even then no recount or
ballots. unless the committee shall con-
slider the demand based on good grounds.
and shall order such recount. When the
chairman Is notified OF a contest, as
aforesaid, he shall at once call the COM
mttee together to consider the same,
specifying in the call the object of the
meeting If no notice Of the contest be
given, as above provided, there shall be
no disturbance Of the result as at first
announced.
TRANSFERS.
Is. Any registrar issuing transfer on
the day Of the primary shall endorse on
back OF said transfer whether or not said
voter has voted at that precinct.
NJ l.. DAWSON. Chairman.
JEFFERSON WALLACE. Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-23
REV. DIR. DIAz RELEASED.
He In, However, Ordered Out OF
Cuba-Corresponden hailed.

HABANA, April 22.-Rev. Albert Diaz,
the American Baptist missionary, and his
brother, Alfred. who were arrested last
week. have been set at liberty. but have
been ordered to leave the country before
the expiration OF six days from the time
OF their release.
Messrs. O'Leary and Dawley. represen-
tatives, respectively. OF the Philadelphia
Bulletin and Harper's Weekly, OF New
York. who were arrested at Matanzas on
charges OF maintaining relations with AL
fonzo Lopez. who Is suspected of being a
rebel spy, have been released on bail,
which was furnished by the American
Vice-Consul.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-23

elaring that the time had come for Popn-
lIsm 10 assert itself They urged con-
centration Of effort on the money ques-
ton. The fight on the platform was long
and vigorous Weaver and his followers
wanted to unload the Omaha p'atfoFfn
from the majority resolution. because IL
had too many things in II. and drove
away more people than il brought in,o
the party. The minority opposed this'
and was defeated Overwhelmingly. Inc
majority victory means that Iowa favots
making money the one issue OF the CAM
paign and platform.
Delegates-at-large were named as fol-
lows: J. d. Weaver, A. c. Weeks w. =.
Robb. w. u. Emerson, +. +. Roe, =. H.
Fike. J. Il. Anderson. and A. w. Kicker.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-23
popuLrsrs of IOWA.
General Weaver Chnirman-Coxey
on the Platform.

DIES MONIES. IA. April 22L-The Popu-
lists OF Iowa held the largest State con-
vention In their history to-day. TO name
delegates TO the st. Louis convention.
There were over 900 delegates present.
General j. b. Weaver was temporary
Chairman. He said the present was the OPP
portun.ty Of the Populist party to make
itself an element In national affairs. when
the Democratic party Is losing ground.
General coxey. OF Ohio, and National
Chairman Taubeneck. of Illinois, were
on the platform. and make speeches de-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-23
CONNECTICUT REPUBLICANS.
For Gold, Protection, and Their
Party Nominee.


NEW HAVEN. CONN, April 22-The
Connecticut Republican State Convention
to-day declared itself for the gold stand
ard, for protection, and for the Monroe
doctrine, and pledged its support to "the
man that shall be nominated by the
national convention No names OF any
candidates were mentioned at any stage
OF the proceedings, and the delegation
goes wholly unpledged. Enthusiasm was
noticeably lacking. and the work OF the
convention was rushed through in an
unusually short time. Every delegate was
present when Temporary Chairman War
ner called the convention to order at l015.
Fifty-two minutes later, the convention
adjourned.
The deiegates-at-large are Morgan c.
Bulkeley. OF Hartford; John /. Hutchin-
son. OF Essex; A. III. Brewer. OF Nor
wich' and Samuel l.. Fessenden, OF Nor
witch.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-23
burglary in scottsviIie.

SCOTTSvILLE. VA. April 22.-(special)
Burglars broke into the drugstore of v.
b. Jefferies here last night and stole $50
In money, fine gold watch, several pieces
of jewelry and quantity OF soap and
toilet articles. They also tried TO get into
the store of G. w. Lewis (colored). but
after breaking the transom found that
iron bars prevented them. No clew has
yet been discovered as to the identity of
the thieves. strange man was seen on
the street here about IL or l o'clock at
night, and there is some suspicion tina. he
may be the robber.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-23
Bank Safe Dynsmited.

MADISON. o.. April 22.-The safe OF the
Madison Bank was blown open with dyna-
mite this morning about / o'clock. The
tools used were taken from the railroad
station-house. Several families In the VI
cinity were awakened by the explosion,
and six men were seen at the bank. The
amount taken Is not yet known. The
burglars were evidently frightened away,
as they left their tools and coat The
men were seen to board a Nickel-Plate
train.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-23

CONsTANTINOPLE. April "A letter
has been received here from the American
missionaries In Bitlis, stating that the
American relief agents were permitted TO
select the times and places for the distri-
button Of relief TO the distressed Arme-
mans. and that the Governor Of the place
sraciously consented to be present at the
frst days Distribution.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-23

LOUISVILLE. KY. April 2-Elections
were held yesterday to choose successors
to Senators Walton and James. who were
unseated by the Democrats Of the last
Legislature In retaliation for the unseat-
ing OF Democrats In the House. In Mr.
Walton's district W. j. Bale Oemocrat)
was elected without difficulty. In Mr.
James's district the Democrats made no
fight, and he had waikover. his only OPP
ponent being r. T. Fender. Popu.ist-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-23
Grenter New York MIN.

ALBANY, n. Y, April 22.-The Assem-
bly, this afternoon passed the Greater
New York bill over the vetoes Of Mayor
Strong, Of New York, and Wurster. Of
Brooklyn. by a vote Of rs to 60. The
Senate has already passed the measure
over the vetoes, and ii now goes to Gov
ernor Morton. The opinion is general
that the Governor will sign it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-23
pry-Kiin burned.

WELDON. ". c.. April 22.-tspeciai.)-
The dry kiln at p. S. Cooks saw-mill was
destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon.
The house contained lea,000 feet Of heart
lumber. which was a total loss. and
valued at si.eoo. with no insurance Mr..
Cook lost SEQ feet of lumber about ten
days ago, mention of which was made In
this correspondence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-23
Fined for AssauItjng His SON.

AMHERST, VA, April 22-(Special)-
Our County Court was engaged yester-
day and to-day in the trial of S. r. Murk-
land, a prominent merchant. of Lynch
burg, charged with unlawful assault on
mis- son. a young man of weak mind.
The trial resulted in a fine of 500 being
imposed by the jury.
A motion in arrest OF judgment was
made By the defence, on account of de-
fects in theeindictment, and the Court
continued the motion until the next term
of the court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-23
COTTON FABRICS


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Linen Batstes. with. dainty colorea
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Linen Ginghams. r1ade as the best l-1Zc'
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French Ginghams, including SIX cling
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25c grade for 93,c.
DRESS DUCKINGS In Navy Blue
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Dress Ducking. in striped effects. I2hc.
grade, for lac.
Corded French Percales, made to retail
for 100, full 40 inches wide' LOT S94c'
siikoiine Draperies. 1914 and is 2-'c. sort.
Dress Ginghams. made this season TO
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From o:3o to 1890:
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French Embroidered Dotted Swiss, IN
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300 yards Plaid Muslin, owners price
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-23

CHICAGO. April e2.--,rhe Mason & Da-
Wis Company. one Of the Oldest and largest
manufGe rers Of stoves and ranges In
the city. made an assignment In the
County Court this afternoon According
to the deed Of assignment the liabilities
amount 70 u97.5S3. while the assets are
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-23

The earnings OF the Georgia and Ala.
bama railway for the two weeks ending
April is. 1855, were s27. sss &C.: for the same
period In 1876 they were SCALA an In
crease OF si2.557.t2 or q per cent Mileage
increase. Is per cent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-23
THE COHEN co. THE COHEN CO.

only xs.35s. The cause OF the fS'iais -
saia 10 be the difficulty experienced IN coz
lectinx accounts and competition 49, 60.
blned with falling on In the demah' -
stoves and ranges.