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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-04
NELSON SENT TO JAIL.
Alleged Murderer of Constable Hines
Held for the Grand Jury.

Alleged Murderer of Constable Hines
Held for the Grand Jury.
Special Dispatch to The E-eniDg Star
ALEXANDRIA, Va, March 4.-The pre-
liminary examination of John Nelson,
charged with the murder of Benj Harris,
colored deputy constable, who was killed
at Jackson City on the night of February
20. was held before Justice G. H. Lane, at
the county court house, in this city, today,
at IL o'clock. The deputy sheriff, E. NJ
Deutermann, was the first witness put upon
the stand. He said that on the afternoon
Of the Goth Mr.. johnson and himself went
into Nelson's, and saw in the back room a
game Of crap going on. He told Nelson
that he would have to stop the gambling
and left the place. About two hours after
ward he returned with warrant for Nell
sons arrest. ---
He had sworn in one white deputy and
six colored. They put Nelson under arrest
and were standing at the bar taking
drink when Mr. johnson started to take
pistol, which was in the same pocket, fell
on the floor and was accidentally dis
charged. Nelson asked him what was the
matter with him, and Immediately began
firing into the crowd. Constable Hines
was standing against the wall, just back
of Johnson. Hines was not armed. Mr.
Deutermann did not remember anything
neck. Deputy Johnson, Andrew Levin, COL
ored, Chas. Pollard, Chas. Goldman and
other witnesses were upon the stand, and
corroborated Deutermann's statement. The
prisoner was sent on to the grand jury, and
was committed to Jail In Alexandria.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-04
PIGEOx-HOLED THE BILL.
Baltimore Delegation on the Pro
posed ABti-COuncfl Measurc

Baltimore Delegation on the Pro.
posed Anti-Councfl Measure.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
ANNAPOLIS, Nd, March 4.-The Balti-
more delegation met this morning and de-
cided to indefinitely postpone reporting the
bill introduced by Mr.. Putzel to strip the
city council of their right to confirm or
reject the mayors appointments. The bill
is similar in its provisions to the one intro
duced by President Bruce, which passed
the senate yesterday. Mr.. Putzel was de-
posed from the Craftsmanship Of the dele
CATION in order to prevent such bill from
being reported. The delegation will deter
mine what course to pursue in regard to
President Bruce's bill this evening. There
is slight prospect of the bill being reported.
The bill recently introduced by Senator
Bowie to amend the charter OF the proposed
Washington and Marlboro Electric Rail-
way Company Was favorably reported from
the committee on corporations today, and
was ordered to be engrossed.
The following are the incorpora tors: Con-
gressman Coffin. William A. Meloy, James
T. Perkins, John w. Belt. Robert Hall,
Henry w. Clagett, Frank Hill of Prince
Georges and John w. Thompson of Wash
il gton.
men came down to Annapolis this morning g
to agitate for good roads legislation, ard
other matters affecting wheelmen's inter-
eStS.
bills. They are identical with the measures
recently introduced by Delegate Cunning
ham. They provide for the furnishing of
gas at the rate of 81 per 1000 cubic feet,
ard for the incorporation of new companies.
Senator Bowie has introduced a bill to en-
large the Queen Anne election district of
Prince Georges county, by adding thereto
q part of the Marlboro district.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-04

NEW YORK, March 4--Holders Of the
first mortgage bonds of the Pittsburg and
Western railroad have taken the initial
steps in a movement to protect their in
terests in view of the receivership. A lead
ing banking house is heading. the move
ment. The conferences between officials of
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad and mem
bers of the creditor bankers syndicate re-
ferred to in these dispatches yesterday. win
te continued today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-04
Cherokee Strip Certificates.

The United States treasurer was today
directed to redeem, on presentation, ST.
100000 of the certificates of Indebtedness
of the United States, issued in payment Of
the Cherokee strip. Secretary Carlisle
holds thst ttese certificates constitute an
obligation of the government, and conse-
quently may be paid without a specific
appropriation, as had originally been
thought necessary. The amount stated rep
resents the first installment of such certifi.
catAR- due March G 1lSc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-04
UNION PACIFIC EARNINGS.
Testimony of Freight Traffic Nam
aHcr Monroe.

Testimony of Freight Tramc NAM
aEer AoArUc.
The Pacific railroad committee of the
House today listened to a statement by Mr..
James Monroe, the freight traffic manager
for the receivers of the Union Pacific. He
gave detailed statistics concerning the
earnings Of the road for several years.
From these figures he drew the con-
clusion that no grpsse earnings exceeding
$1,000 600 could De counted upon for the
future. and that not more than % per cent
earnings. In answer 10 questions be said
THAT the Oregon ana Gulf connection drew
very little. business from Denver south
which would otherwise have been handled
by the Union Pacific.
Mr.. Winsiow 8. Pierce. counsel for the
Union Pacific reorganization committee,
also made supplementary. statement Of the
plans of the committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-04
Italy Agitated by Excitement, Grief
and Anger.
pUMULT BY TIE PEOPLE THREATENED
Demonstrations Throughout the
Kingdom.
THE STORY OF THE BATTLE

ROME March 4.-The kingdom of Italy
today is ip condition of excitement, grief
and anger almost beyond description.
Words cannot adequately portray the sit
uation, for every dispatch received from
Massowah adds to the gravity of the dis
aster to the Italian arms at Adowa, in
Abyssinia.
Throughout the night the garrison here
was kept under arms. and mounted patrols
traversed the principal streets. The mass
es. however do not seem to rest. The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-04
Personal Mention.

Lieut.. Col. ]. H. Patterson, twenty-second
infantry, stationed at Fort Harrison, Ariz,
is in the city on leave of absence.
Maj. c. F. Humphreys, quartermasters s
department, is in the city under special or
ders.
Lieut.. Chas. Byrne, sixth infantry, is
stopping at 1884 1 street.
Lieut. ]. H. Hetherington of the navy is
in the city on leave of absence.
Assistant Secretary Curtis of the Treas
ury Department has returned to the city
from a short visit to Fort Monroe.
Mrs. Fannie B. Ward, who spoke in Met
zerott Hall Friday evening when i'll with
influenza, is now suffering severe attack
of lung fever.
Mr.. Truxton Beale of this city, who was
a special partner in the New York banking
house of Maxwell & Scovtlle, has dissolved
partnership with that firm and Is now on
a trip through Africa.
Assistant Secretary Curtis has returned
to tie city from a short trip to Fort Mon
roe
Mr. Wayne w. Cordell Of the Post Office
Department has gone for pleasure trip
among relatives and friends in Scott coun-
ty, Tenn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-04
CONSUL GENERAL WILLIAMS.

His Resignation Received and Laid
Before the President.
The resignation of Consul General Will
hams at Havana has been received by the
Secretary of State and laid before the
President. 1t is understood that Mr.. Will
ltams will be requested to remain in Of
fee until the present crisis is passed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-04

that the demonetra TINS against the gov
errment throughout %the prcvinces yester-
day we're unpe italicized in their f1erceness
and In the geneHnJ character of the feeling
Of anger expressed at the conduct of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-04

streets were filled with people until day
break, and after early morning every pub
lie place was crowded with excited men
and women. A number Of disturbances
which have called for police Interference
have occurred. -
Today the indications are that the people
are assuming most threatening attitude
Eot only in Rome, but throughout Italy
Demonstrations against the Crispi min
istry and even against the crown are re-
ported from a number of towns in the
provinces. in spite of the fact that the au-
thorities are straining every nerve to sup
press all alarming news.
II Is said that the government was aware
tuesday of the full extent of the defeat
but it was judged to be dangerous to al
low the startling Information TO reach the
public suddenly, ard first the report Of
the defeat was permitted to leak out; then
the war office officials allowed it to be
rumored" that 500 men were killed: after
this came the report" that 1900 soldiers
had fallen. and now it is admitted" that
5.ooo Italian troops were slain, "in addt-
ton to severe loss among the native
troops" serving under the flag of Italy
Under these circumstances it is not aston
ishing that thu widest kind of rumors are
In circulation, and that in some of the
clubs the number Of killed and wounded
is placed at 10000. Exaggerated as these
figures may turn out to be- they show the
state of the public mind here
All fetes have been postponed, masses
nave oeen celebrated in every Catholic
church in the city. and crowds of Weep
ing women and sorrowing men were in
attendance. The receptions. etc, in cele-
bration of coronation anniversary of the
pope have been dispensed with
At Milan the troops, after vainiy trying
to disperse a mob which was making q
demonstration against the government.
were obliged to fire. One man was killed
and several were wounded. This in
creased the excitement, and report has it
that the troops were stoned and had to
clear the public square at the point of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-04
Excitement Throushout ItaIy.

Dispatches received here from Venice
say that the most intense excitement pre-
walls there, and there were number of
riotous demonstrations during the night.
An immense crowd of people assembled at
the Piazza st. Mark and there speeches
were made against the government, con-
demniEg the manner in which the cam
paien had been conducted and calling upon
the military authorities to try General
Baratieri by court-martial. There was
another popular demonstration against the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-04

If you want today's
news today you can find
Il only IN The Star.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-08-12
Die. Menager,s speech.

On last Saturday evening the
compaign was publicly opened
here with a speech from Mr.. j. B.
Menager, who made a very able at
tempt to prove the benefit of free
and unlimited coinage of silver.
The gentleman had quite an at
tentive audience, not limited sole
ly to those who believe in his doc
trine. Mr.. Menager. after few in
troductory remarks, took a review
OF portion of the history of this
country, and that of other coun-
tries, on this question and then in
troduced speeches of prominent
statesmen to prove his position.
The oratorical effect of Mr.. Mena.
ger was good aud his command of
language great and his cause did
not suffer from these important
accessories of a successful cam
paign speech. The gentleman ex-
hibits perfect familiarity with
the subject, as was evidenced by
his avoidance of the mass of op-
posing testimony which was con-
tained in every one of the docu-
ments referred TO and portions of
which he read.
We believe Mr.. Menager is one
of the most able men we shall
have the privilege of listening to
on this side of the question and
therefore it is with regret that we
did not receive from him some ad-
ditlonal arguments to the already
slim stock of free silver literature.
Someof his audience 10 doubt con-
ceived the idea that his arguments
were unanswerable, but we assure
our friends that such is not the
fact and only regret that lack of
space this week does not permit a
discussion of it. We promise, how
ever, to discuss the subject very
thoroughly in our next issue in
which we will take each of the
statements and arguments of the
gentleman as near as we can re-
member them and reply to each in
lie proper order.
After the speech of the evening
those in the audience who desired
to do so were invited to sign the
roll of the Free Silver club, after
which the meeting adjourned.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-08-12
Teachers Employed

At meeting ef the Board of Ed
ucation. of Ccrcdo Independent Dis
trict, held Monday evening, the fol-
lowing teachers were employed for
the ensuing year:
Prof. 4. G.. Turner, principal; c.
w. Thomson, Misses Clinefelter,
Arvilla Morris; Leona Utnahmer,
Maggie Kelley, Bette Lambert,
Fonnic Dccring, Anna Herman and
Mrs. Rosa Ramsdell. Colorcl
SCHOOLGIRLS. Poguc.
The principal was given the pow
or to place the teachers in whatever
departments in his judgment may
seem best.
The levy for teachers fund was
laid 1T 80 cents on the Sl0O valua-
tion--5 cents less than last year;
levy for building fund 40 cents on
the 400 valuation. ii. NJ. Piles
was appointed depository of text
books. The principals salary was
fixed at $50 per month; assistant,
$40; high grade teacher at Kcnova,
$40; Brownstown teacher, $40; all
others, ss5.
The Board also settled with the
Sheriff and found him TO be indebt-
ed to the District June 80, 1895. on
teachers fund $1,000; building fund
5000.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-08-12
Did You Ever

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you have loss of appetite, constipa.
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melancholy or troubled with dizzy
spells, Electric Bitters is the medi.
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Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-08-12
IN IRONTON
Was Held the Great Annual Con-
vention of the Ohio Valley
G.. T., Union.

The largest crowd of Christian
Endeavorers in the history of the
Ohio Valley c.. +. Union, met in the
Presbyterian church, at Ironton,
Ohio, last Friday.
The Union includes, at tho pres
ent time, societies in every town
along the Ohio river, from Hunting
ton, w. Va, to Portsmouth, Ohio.
Nearly every society was well
represented with delegates, while n
number of visitors throughout the
three States were present; these
added to the members of the local
societies of Ironton made good
sized audience, which was sustained
throughout the entire day.
The officers being absent, Rev. u.
w. Tailor, of Hanging Rock, Ohio,
was elected president, and Mr.. +.
A. Bown, of Ceredo, secretary.
The program, which was very care
fully prepared, was carried out with
great interest and enthusiasm. Mr..
j ID. Roberts gave the address of
welcome, which was responded To
by Rev. S. ID. Boggs, who gave
very deep and spirited talk.
The address by Rev. Newton Don
aldson, of Huntington, on "The
Best Citizenship" was of great force.
He clearly outlined the duties of
citizen to his country, his fellow
man and his God.
The papers read on &C. 4. and
the Sabbath Question:" by Miss
Alice Ross, of Ironton, and &c. +.
and the Temperance Question:" by
Miss Mary Hughes, of Hanging
Rock, were very able productions,
they outlining two of the great
causes for which Christian Endeavor
stands-"The Rescue of the Sab
bath" and Temperance in All
Things"
Miss Name Brainard, of Ashland,
Ky, in well chosen language,
showed the use of the Junior Society
and its work.
Mrs. Will Cowie, Of Ceredo, and
others, gave very interesting reports
Of the Washington convention.
Rev. Buchanan, chaplain lst Reg
iment West Virginia National
Guard, of Morgantown, gave q very
practical address on GLOW Can We
Do More Efficient Work"
The addresses at the night session
and the conservation service were
impressive and spiritually uplifting.
The people Of Ironton deserve
great credit for their sociability
and excellent entertainment which
they gave the delegates.
The next annual convention will
be held in the Congregational church,
of Ceredo, w. Va. Efforts will be
made to make the "Ceredo '97" not
only the largest, but in all respects
the best convention that the Union
has yet held.
Officers for the ensuing year are
Rev. S. ID. Boggs, Catlettsburg,
KY president; Miss Alice Ross,
lronton, Ohio, secretary; WIN. w.
Smith, Ceredo, w. Va, treasurer.
There are three vice-presidents,
one for each State.
VIM. Smith was elected superin-
tendent Of Junior work.
The officers constitute the com
mittte on program.
Press COMMITTEE.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-08-12

Republican Senatorial conven-
ton at Huntington next Satur-
day. Following are the delegates
from tins county:
Thomas Skeap, Allen Wright. d
III Christian, w + Sturgill, ] X T
Workman, J r Newman, Harvey
Bloss, jos Lett, Sr, Jos Dean, Rich.
ard Likens. NJ Stump. John Y
York, w 7 Wallace, Geo K Chap
man, Moses Napier, L q Queen.
Alternates for above Convention :
II N Smith, Joe Hart, G G Per-
due, III + Passmore, Alfred Ad.
kins, Valentine Bloss, Jacob Ply
burn, NJ. Thacker, Arch Pack, Phil
Up Hatten, Jerry Biggs, Henry
Copley, j ID Atkins, G w Worden,
VIM Topping, John Frasher.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-08-12

David Hutchison Dead.

Mr.. David Hutchison died at hin
late home, on Docks creek, about
three miles from Cere,to, Sunday
evening, Aug. 9th, Of general
breaking down Of Me system. For
several years the deseased has been
afflicted with cancer, isrt by skillful
medical treatment il was Thought
the terrible disease had been cured.
II may have been i'm his system,
however, md probably fastened his
death.
Mr.. Hutchison was one of WAYNE
oounty's best citizens, being peace
able, honest and industrious. He
served IN Union soldier during the
war. We understand the deceased
was a member of the Baptist church.
lie leaves host of relatives and
friends to mourn his demise.
Funeral services were conducted
by Rev. b. s. Akers, Monday, after
which the body was deposited in
the Skean grave yard, near the late
home af the departed.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-08-12
The Ohio Valley Christian E

The Ohio Valley Christian En-
deavor Association Convention, held
at lronton, Ohio, Friday, August
9TH, 1896, was largely attended.
Those in attendance from this town
were:
Mrs. Wharton, Mrs. Cowie, Mrs.
III. n. Smith, Mrs Milton Smith and
son, Miss Ella Farley, Miss Aggie
Wright, Miss Emma Osgood, Mr..
Frank Bown, Mr.. Glenn Collier
and Mr.. Will and Gus Smith.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-08-12
DedicatiOn.

En-. ApvANcE:-Plcase give no.
tice in your paper that the NJ. E.
church, on Beech Fork, near Mays
school house, will be dedicated Aug.
10th, by Rev. q. IL. Williams, of
Newburg. Dinner will be served
on the grounds. All are cordially
invited. J. Il. WORKMAN, Pastor.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-08-12
Council Proceedings.

regular meeting of the COM
mon council was held at the Town
Hall Monday evening Aug. 3, 1896.
Those present were T. 4. McDou-
gal Mayor. J. w. Collier Recorder,
c. F. Millender, John Dietz and
Andy Daniels, Concilmen. Absent
Il. I. Segur and G. d. French con-
cilmen.
The minuetes Of he previous
meeting wore read and approved.
On motion the pump committee
was instructed to put the pump in
the Eastern part of town in good
repair, which Mr.. K. A. Stock, who
has prices on the new parts needed,
says can be done for ten dollars.
Town Sergeant Willard Griffith
came forward and verbally tender
ed his resignation as Sergeant and
street Commissioner for the town,
which was on motion accepted.
On motion James O. Marcum
was elected TowI Sergaent and
Street Commissioner, and was
duly sworn into Office by the
mayor.
On motion the mayor was in
strncted to appoint committee of
three to settle with the outgoing
Sergeant and report at call meet
ing to be held at All early date.
whereupon the mayer appointed
J. w. Collier, G. II. Millender and
John Dietz az a committee for the
aforesaid purpose. +.
On motion the Sergeant was en-
powered TO purchase one mace, one
pair Of nippers and two yale locks
tor the town Jail
On motion it was ordered that
e. A. Stock be awarded the con-
tract to build platform in front
of the Jail door in order to make
1t more convenient about getting
into the jail.
On motion the Street Commits
sioner was ordered to have the
weeds cut along the sidewalks and
in the streets.
A petition by the citizens of
Brownstown was read, asking for
well for that locality, they agree
ing to sink or put down said well
and keep same in repair continual
ly, provided that the town fur
nish the material for the we'll com
plete. After hearing remarks
from the different mem bers of the
council, on motion it was ordered
that the pump committee purchase
for them well and locate same in
convenient place.
On motion the contract for light.
ing the street lamps was awarded
TO Fred Stock for this month at
$500 Eight Dollars.
On motion the following bills
were allowed:
Thos. Evick Blacksmithing Sc. 26
Fred Stock Lighting Lamps
IN July $500
J. H. Mil.ender Lumber Co.
Lumber $38. 58
Lewis Tingler's bill of 800 for
repairs on pump i'll the Eastern
part Of town was laid on the table,
the body requesting the same to
be more fully explained or itemiz-
ed
On motion meeting adjourned.
j. w. COLLIER, Recorder.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-08-12

AT the recent meeting of the State
Sunday School Convention, held at
Pennsboro, Ritchic county, the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the
ensuing year: w. B. McGrcgor, of
Huntington, President; Will A.
Strickler, of Pennsboro, Secretary,
and X. II. Boyd, of Parkcrsburg,
Treasurer. The next annual meet
ing will be held at Clarksbury.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-08-12

Msssrs. Wilson, Segur and Jen-
kins will move their "Merry-go
round" from Huntington to Gal
lpolis, Ohio, this week, where they
will be ready to take in the nickels
at tho Gallia county fair. The
boys have a boat and do their own
ooking at u cost Of about 60 cents
a day for the three. They have
been doing very well, financially
speaking.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-08-12

Mr.. A. f. Buck. the gentlemanly
G. d o. agent, has gone off on a
much needed recuperating trip.
He went from here to st. Louis and
will probably visit the Arkansas
Hot Springs before returning.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-08-12
Can for senatorial convention

Call for Senatorial Convention.
The Republican Senatorial Con-
ventioa for the District composed
of the counties of Wayne, Cabell
aud Putnam, viii meet in Hunt
ms ton, w. Va, August 10Th, 1895,
at IL q. IN.
W, ID. GARRErr,
Chairman Senatorial Ex. Com.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-08-12
Announcements.
FOR STATE SENATOR.

we are authorized to announce Isaac Rloss
as candidate for State Senator Of the Sixth
Senatortai District, subject to the action OF
the Republican party.
We are authorized To announce DR.. AIonzo
Garrett as a candidate for State Senator %,
the aotion of the Republican party.
We are authorized Tn an nounce l.. T. Peck ~
n candidate for State Senator of the Sixth
senatorial District. subject 10 the action of
The Republican convention, To be held nj
Huntington, August 18th.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-08-12

All who heard Mr.. l.. T. Peck g
speech at the recent Republican rat
ification meeting in Kenoya a.,
speak of it in the highest terms.
Mr.. Peck is destined to make one
of the leading Republican politi-
CLANS in the State.