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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-08-12
Illinois Swamp Claim Rejected.

WASHINGTON, Aug. S.-Secretary Hoke
Smith sustains the general land office re-
jecting the claim of jefferson county, I'LL
nois, for swamp land indemnity under the
acts of March 2, 1855, and March 3, 1857
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-08-12
The Columbus Buggy Company Failure.

COLUMBUS, o., Aug. S.-The uncom-
pleted appraisement of the property of the
Columbus Buggy company shows the as
sets TO be close TO 100000. The liabilities
will be about the same.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-08-12
steel Works shut Down.

CLEVELAND, Aug. THE Johnson Steel
works at Lorain have closed down, and
800 men are thrown out of employment.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-08-12
Saturday, Aug. 3.

Dempsey Etheridge, conductor for
twenty years on the Burlington road fell
under his train at Murray. Ia. and was
instantly killed.
The Park theatre Tugby's museum and
other buildings were burned ut Niagara
Falls, n Y. Loss, S250.0O0.
Senator Quay declars he will refuse a
reelection TO the senate and says he in
tends to retire from politics at the expira-
ton of his present term
Sound money" Democrats who bolted
the state convention at Waterloo, Me-,
Thursday nominated w. H Clifford for
governor.
H. Clay Evans declines to be a candi-
date for the Republican nomination for
governor of Tennessee.
The republic of Uruguay has given no.
tice of it's intention to terminate, Jan. 8,
1897, its treaty of commerce and naviga-
ton with Germany.
Isaac Lane. of Chesterton Ind, was bit
ten on the arm by a fly and amputation
was found necessary owing TO extreme
swelling.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-08-12
Monday, Aug. 10.

Ii Hung Chang will not stop at Chi
cago ON his way home across this con-
tinent.
Pauncefote, the British ambassador at
Washington, has been summoned TO Eng
land to confer with Salisbury about the
Venezuela question.
Judge Alfred Thomas, of the North Da-
kota district United States court, died at
Fargo after serious illness of about one
week He was a native of Wisconsin, SO
years of age.
For two years William J. Bryan, Demo
cratic candidate for president, has been
editor of the Omaha World Herald. Since
he has been nominated he has resigned his
editorship.
Hot winds In Oklahoma, the tempera-
ture reaching los degrees, first parched
the crops. Now fire has come along and
In the stricken district there are no crops.
Lasker, the chess master, has won the
first prize at the Nuremburg tournament.
The Standard bank of Toronto has given
notice that hereafter American 81 bills or
silver certificates will be discounted at the
rate of 10 per cent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-16
THE FREE UNION TRAGEDY.
The Trial of Taylor Harmon-His
Conflicting Statements.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, April 15.-
Especial deep interest centres in the
trial in progress in the County Court,
OF Taylor Harmon, charged with killing
young Thompson at IIarmon's cabin.
near Free Union, and with placing the
body in Whites store. and then burning
the store. The testimony to-day dealt
chiefly with the various and conflicting
statements which Harmon himself is
said 10 have made in reference to the
matter. One witness swore that Harmon
had told him he knocked young Thomp-
son down i'm Harmons cabin because he
was abusing a negro girl named Rose
Tanner. Another testified that Harmon
said Thompson was at his cabin on the
night OF the fire and that he had taken
him to the store. and Thompson lay
down on the counter. suffering with tooth
ache; that he afterwards said he took
him TO a room above the store. where he
Law across a bed drunk. Another swore
that Harmon had declared that II he
had known where Thompson was at
the time Of the fire he could have gotten
him out. 1t was proved that Harmon
had said that no one knew as much
as he about the death OF Thompson. and
that the true story had not yet been
told. 1t was also In proof that Harmon
cabin floor had been secured more than
once. as II to remove the stains of
blood. The Commonwealth rested its case
this afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-16

JONES.-Died, April 1lth, at the resi-
dence Of Mr.. Machen. Mathews county.
Va. Mrs. CAROLINE JONES. formerly
of Richmond. In the 18th year OF her
age.
LEWIS-Died, at his residence. no. sos
ST. James street. THOMAS II. LEWIS.
Tuesday. April IA. 1885, at 1871 p. NJ; In
the SD year OF his age. He was q Toying
husband and devoted father. He leaves
a wife. son. two brothers. a sister. and
a host OF friends to mourn their loss.
Funeral FRIDAY, April nth, at r..
NJ. from the First Baptist church, cor
ner College and Broad streets. ~
O'CONNELL--Dled at her home in
Towards Grove, on Tuesday evening.
the 18th instant, at 7:t0 O'Clock. MARY
T.. wife OF James III. Oconnell, In the
18th year OF her age.
"a sufferer at rest; the Lord knoweth
best"
Funeral from st. Peters Cathedral. at
o'clock y. NJ, THURSDAY. April IL.
1896. All friends invited 10 attend.
PAUL-Died. Wednesday. April 18th. at
her parents residence. north Fourth
street. at 4:l0 =. NJ, LILLE. daughter
OF Herman and Ruth A. Pau, In the ~th
year Of her age.
Funeral notice hereafter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-16

Changes I'm Grand Lodge Constftu-
uon-0mcers Elected.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA, April i5-
(special)-The second days session OF
the Grand Lodge Of odd-Fellows began at
10 O'Clock this morning, the Grand Master
presiding. The consideration Of the con-
stitutlon and rules Of order was resumed
where left off last night and completed.
A., y motion TO proceed to the election OF
officers was defeated by large majority.
The Committees on the State OF the Or
der bylaws. Charters, and OH Appeals
presented interesting reports.
The request OF the Committee on Me-
MORALS that 1t be allowed TO furnish a
report to the Grand Secretary during re-
cess was granted.
Invitations were presented from Ma
thews Courthouse, Stanton. Danville,
and Luray inviting the Grand Lodge TO
meet next year with them.
a resolution that no representative who
leaves before the final adjournment OF
the Grand Lodge be allowed mileage or
per diem was adopted.
AT the afternoon session the Committee
on State Of the Order presented a partial
report.
REVISION OF CONSTITUTION.
After considerable discussion and after
several amendments had been offered. the
report OF inc Oh tltNtu OH ne
vision of tho Grand Lodge Constitution
was adopted. One OF the changes is that
the Grand Lodge shall hereafter meet on
the first Tuesday after the second Mon
day in May. Another change is that the
election OF officers shall be on the second
day OF the session.
At o'clock the election OF officers took
place. resulting as follows: Thomas v.
Tourney, Grand Master. Old Point;
Charles d. Fox. Deputy Grand Master,
Roanoke: w. A. Slater. Grand Warden.
HarTisonburg: r. Wiley Davis. Grand
Secretary. Richmond; John w. Ferguson.
Grand Treasurer. Richmond; j. III. Robin
son. Grand Chaplain. Grahams Ford;
Thomas N. Render, Representative to the
Sovereign Grand Lodge for two years.
APPOINTIVE OFFICERS.
The appointive officers are W. II. Bailey.
Grand Marshal Richmond; w. n. Bolton,
Grand Conductor. Lynchburg: George w.
Hawxhurst, Grand Guardian, Falls
Church: G. Howard Guerrant, Grand Her.
aid, Danville.
Interest centered in the election OF
Grand Warden and Representative to the
Sovereign Grand Lodge. Past-Grands g.
i. Jones and Charles Pohlig were recon-
mended for District Deputy Grand Mas
tiers.
The Grand Lodge adjourned to meet in
Stanton next year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-16
Democrats should Not Divide.
the Editor Of the Dispatch

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
Your wise admonitions TO the Staunton
convention are >eminently appropriate. A
large proportion OF our voting population
IS composed OF young men. who were boys
during the dark and sad days OF recon-
struction. and can't fully appreciate the
hideous and disgusting enormitles OF that
gloomy period. Besides, they have the
impulsiveness OF youth. and all OF US
feel the injustice and hardship Of present
conditions. and as one who has gone
through the fiery furnace. desire TO make
a few suggestions. The consequences Of
even slight blunder may be fatal TO our
best hopes.
Though / am thorough blmetalllst, as
our fathers were In the days OF our pros
perity, yet Il seems suicidal for the hither-
TO "Solld South" to split up into helpless
fragments and jeopardize the existence OF
local government, when II is so plain.
at least to my mind, that the gold pluto
Gratis held the trump cards. and are bent
on having their own way Self-preserva-
ton Is the first law of nature, and we
should by ell means preserve our State
governments. The Republicans are so
well drilled. and so loyal to party, they
may be counted on as sure TO follow
their leaders. The West. with perhaps a
few exceptions, will be in line. Money is
power-Republicanls Ia crafty and
scheming-and with plethoric purses and
the active and eager cooperation OF RS
new and sycophantic allies busily encour-
aging schism In our ranks, and IL we
allow this ignis fatuus, this deusive phan-
tom OF finance, to beguile us, we may
certainly expect a solid Republican South
C'honest elections'D with a vengeance.
and an everlasting farewell to all our
hopes. Let US by all means hold to-
gether. United we may stand; divided
we must fall; and great viii be the fall.
Moderation and harmony should be our
watch-wordJ. A soft answer turneth
away wrath, but grievous words stir up
anger. Paul and Barnabas contended so
sharply that they departed asunder,"
but they continued their joint warfare
against the common foe. If there ever
was a time when we should be careful
and deeply ponder our way, 1t is now.
in our excited, befogged. and bewidered
condition. This thing currency. like Ma
homes readjustment scheme. touches n
very sensitive nerve. and is being worked
by designing tricksters for all 1t is worth.
Splitting at the South, with its revolving,
ruinous consequences, would seem to
verify the Roman adage, 1.-THE gods first
madden whom they would destroy"
As the mariner, with steady gaze, keeps
his watchful eye on the North Star, SO
we OF the South should never lose sight
OF the paramount, the unspeakable i'm
portance OF local rule as our guarantee
against chaos and ruin. "Festina lente'
and look before you leap are good old
mottos. Az old Virginia. with barred
breast. bore the brunt OF our civil strife,
so let her raise bulwark against the
devastation OF herself and southern SIS
ter. OCTOGENARIAN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-16
NORTH DAKOTA REPUBLICANS.
Instructions for NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
tIonal Free Coinage.

FARGO. N. D., April 1.-THE Repuo-
lIcan State Convention met here to-day.
The sound-money men carried the con-
vention. $50 to 40. Colonel Robinson. OF
Mayville, will succeed Senator Hans
broueh az national committeeman. ire
result of the convention Is regarded as
a serious blow to Hansbrough's hopes OF
succeeding himself as United states
senator next winter
The platform instructs the delegates Tor
Mckinley, declares in favor of protec-
ton and reciprocity, and for the cleo
tion OF senators by direct vote or tho
neonle: denounces the Democrats for In
creasIng the public debt. expresses
sympathy for Cuba, and on the hnaneial
question says:
1.-THE Republicans OF North Dakota are
united In their demand for honest money
we are unaiterably opposed to any
scheme that will give to this country
n deprecisted or debased currency. we
favor the use of silver as currency, but
10 such an extent only and under sueh
restrictions az that It's parity with goid
can be maintained. We are, therefore
opposed to the free Gnd unlimited COIN
age OF silver, until II can he arranged py
international agreement.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-16
Ton prosperou. for an Artist

When Sir John Millais was a student
AT the ROYAL Academy. says an exchange,
he reioiced In the friendship OF fellow
student by the name of Potherd. Po-
therd, among other eccentricities, affected
n long blue coat with catskin collar
which he wore upon all occasions.
Millais was still struggling with his
charcoal when boy Blues left the acad-
emy and set up as a full-fedged artist,
and the friends thus became separated.
Nfllais bad achieved fame and painted
some world-renowned pictures before be
met his old friend again.
walking down the streets OF Camden
town one day Sir John saw figure In
a long blue cloak trudging along before
him.
surely said Millais. u know that
cloak: Il must be Potherd." Quickening
his step. he called out. Hello! Potherd.
how are your"
..And who may you bey' said Boy
Blue"
ST am Millais; don't you remember mey'
mot little Johnny Millais. surely?''
said the shabby Potherd. surveying the
well-groomed Sir John. Judging by your
appearance, Millais. l should say you
mad given the arts the go-by. What DO
YOU do for lving?'
"Paint." groaned Sir John. thinking
what q very local thing fame IL. after
all.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-16
THE ALABAMA DEMOCRATS.
Delegates for Clark for Governor,
I13, for johnson, 100.

MONTGOMERY. ALA. April 15.-ke-
turns are slowly coming In from the coun-
ty conventions. held to-day. The
following counties. with 113 delegates,
instructed for Clark and sound money:
Baldwin, Choctaw, Clarke. Coosa, FL
more, Greene, Henry, Macon. Marengo,
Mobile, Pickens. Pike, Shelby, Tusca-
loosa, and Washington.
Johnston gets the following, having 1876
delegates: Barbour, Bib, Blount, But
ler Calhoun, Chambers, Chiffon, Gle
burne, Conecuh, Dale, Dallas, De-
Kalb, Escambia, Etowah. Hale, Jack.
son. Lauderdale, Madison. Marshall. Mon
roe. Montgomery, Morgan. Perry. Ran
dolph. Russell. ST. Clair. Talladega,
Walker, and Winston.
There will be some contests throughout
the State. The Jefferson county conven-
ton Is I'm a wrangle. and may not do any
thing before tomorrow.
There was a heavy Populite vote fol
the free-silver candidate in almost every
country district.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-16

suits. what think you would be the proba-
Bile consequences OF deliberate dtteT-
mihattoE upon the part OF our people 70
adopt silver recommendation as a nermd-
nent system? The imagination can scarce
~ conceive the deplorable state OF society
that would Immediately follow the an.
nouncement Of such a policy, and l VIII
NOT attempt TO describe II. II cannot De
possible that In the closing years OF the
nineteenth century, and In this great ana
free republic, the people themselves VIII
initiate the bad examples set by the cor
rupt potentates Of Europe, who have
made their names forever odicus IN his
tory By debasing the money OF their SUD
jects and robbing the Industrious poor CT
The iust rewards of their labor. me
greatest crime short OF absolute political
ensIavement that could be committed
against the workingman In this country
would be to confiscate his labor Tor the
benefit of his employer, by destroying
the value of the money In which DIS
wages are paid: but, gentlemen, this IT.
reparable wrong can never be perpet-
mated under our system OF government.
unless the laboring- man himself ASSISTS
in forging his own chains.
And, now, gentlemen, having supmltied,
as briefly and as plainly "a the nature
OF the subject would permit, some OF
the reasons why / think your interests
demand the maintenance or SOUND ena
stable currency, I thank you most SIN
cerely for your kind and patient attention.
and viii detain you no longer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-16

When young couple runs away to get
married half the world says: How
Romantic!" the other half says: "How
sillyl" But you can't tell either way
until the honeymoon is over. When
this Young couple get settled down to the
regular huni-drlun OF life, they'll manage
all right and find solid happiness in any
case, ii they have good hearts and sound
health. All depends on that.
It's wonderful how much health has to
do with married happiness. Sickness al
fects the temper. You can't be happy
nor make others happy If you're ailing.
When you find yourself irritable, easily
worried, beginning to rundown it's
because your blood Is getting poor. You
need richer blood and more of it. Your
blood-niaking organs need to be vitalized
bv DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discov-
ery. It imparts new power to produce
an abundance of the healthy, red corpus
cles. and gives you fresh supply OF
pure, rich blood. IT'S blood-creator
t is for everyone whose blood Is impure
or in a poor, rundown condition. IL
prevents the germs Of disease from get
ting hold on your system. Even after
disease is settled on you, it Is driven out
by the blood-creating properties OF the
TD;scovery." II is perfect cure for
general ard nervous debility, catarrh,
malaria, eczema, erysipelas, scrofula and
every form of blood disease. 1t isn't
called consumption-cure but even con-
Sumption. - which has its roots In the
blood-is driven out by the Golden
Medical Discovery" If taken in time.
The "Discoycry" is the prescription
of one of the most eminent physicians
and medical writer's in this country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-16
what Good Government Means.

To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
Referring to the notice in yesterdays
Dispatch OF Mr. Thomas Clarke, distin-
glished English tobacco man, being here,
IL is worthy OF notice that this elderly
and observant gentleman, upon being d.
rected through our city Hall. asked the
cost Of the building. He then inquired as
TO the population OF Richmond, the tax
rate, &c, and after getting replies. he
said the City Hall. while beautiful ana
useful cost far more than what he
thought Richmond could afford, unless all
our people were extraordinarily wealthy
not considering our negro population. This
statement impressed me very particularly.
that strangers quickly gauge not only our
social. political. commercial, and climatic
status. but also such things as our tax
rate. Many readers will be loath TO be-
lleve that strangers and pleasure-seekers
become interested in our climatic and
local affairs but this case proves the con-
trary, if not the rule. The moral Is easily
drawn-good government means a heap.
TOBACCONIST.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-16

Mr.. Herbert Johnston. OF No. ia
DAILY Terrace, stratford. Ont.
under date OF August s. 1895, says:
For number OF years past l have
suffered untold agony from
dyspepsia, and how to get rid OF II
I did not know. / tried everything
that I read about. nearly ali OF
which were guaranteed to cure
dyspepsia, but all to no avail.
also tried every remedy friends
could suggest. still ! got no relief.
and my business being sedentary'
that OF book-keeper. IL was
getting aimost unbearable- 1 often
had to lay of for day or two at
n stretch. In sheer desperation I
consulted our family physician.
Dr. Ellis. but the medicine he
prescribed for me only gave
monentary relief. Finally. I was
induced by Mr.. f. J. Johns TO
try Rlpans Tabules. 1t was not
long before ! felt greatly relieved.
and now thank Cod that ! can
eat anything. so long as hsve
Ripens Tabules to fall back on.
have not lost a day inside OF the
last month. and 1 can fully
recommend them to all who are
aaiicted as have BEEN" Ono
Gives Relief.
Ripans Tabules are sold by DRUGGIST
r bv mail IL the price 10 cents 20
! ssnt 10 The Ripans Chemical Son
any. No. 10 spruce street, New Tor
Iample vial. 10 cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-16
MARRIAGES.

HENDRIcKs-PowE In
Washington, ID. c.. April is. 1885, by the
Rev. George Facius. WILLIE c. HEN
BRICKS and Miss MAUD POWELL,
both OF Richmond, Va.
MARX-wHlTE.- Married. In this city.
Wednesday. April s, 1885, by the Rev.
Father Welbers. VIRGINIA MARX TO
AMBROSE WHITE. OF Norfolk. Va.
THoMPsON-NEAL.- Married wednes-
day, April IL. 1896 at the residence OF
her father. J. HERBERT THOMPSON
and ALMA NEAL. by Rev J. G. Hiden.
Mr.. Fred. Carter, groomsman: Miss
Bessie Forrest. bridesmaid.
The couple left for Washington and
the North directly after the ceremony.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-16
The Dry Goods Market

NEW YORK. April i5.7In the dry
goods market the trade Is showing the
effects OF the good weather In a fuller
number OF orders for general lines or
merchandise. and here and there In the
urinary market are incipient signs or
more doing, such as have on former
occasions frequently proved forerunners
OF a general extension ofsbusiness. There
is less depression In the general tone. but
the change does not amount 10 cheerful
ness. nor does 1t prevent sellers In most
directions from meeting buyers as readily
as heretofore.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-16
DEMOCRATS or COLORADO.
Only one ResoiutiOu-That De-
nand for Free silver.


DENVER, COL. April 1.-THE Demo-
cratic state Convention met at the Broad
way Theatre at II o'clock this morning
and was called 20 order by Secretary
Newell. f. r. McAlIney OF Pueblo was
chosen temporary chairman, and J. r.
BROTHERS. OF Gunnison, secretary. AFTER
The appolntment OF committees on Gre
dentials and permanent organization the
convention adjourned until the afternoon
The delegation selected by the eonveh-
tIon IN represent the party at Chicago
carry with them one resolution, that oeins
a demand for the restoration OF me iIse e
coinage OF silver The chairman OF tne
SaieSstion the Hon. c. S. Thomas, AFTER
being nominated by acclamation' ae-
clared in an lmpassioned speech that I'M
less that issue be accepted by the ma
,,onal convention he would at once re-
sIgn his seat in that convention ms
continent was received with such hearty
annIause that II is supposed the otner
members OF the delegation will feel oouhu
10 do likewise.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-16
WITH CLOSED DOORS.
The Meeting Of the ID. ID. and ID. In
sfftution board.

sTAUNTON. VA, April 15.-(special.)-
All OF the members OF the new Board of
Visitors TO the stanton Deaf. Dumb,
and Blind Institution were present at
the meeting to-day. The meeting took
place with closed doors. no members Of
tho press being admitted. 1t was a long
session. lasting until night There was a
general cut of salaries, that OF the Super
intendent being reduced from $500 to
100
A deluge OF applications for all sorts
of positions were received. but no action
win be taken in electing officers and as
slstants until June 4th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-16
Nebraska Republican Sentiments.

OMAHA, NEB.. April 16.-The Re-
publican State Convention mere To-Day
declared for Mckinley and protectloh'
and againrs free silver. The PLATFORM
has this paragraph In 1t: 80.
I'VE extend our sympathies 10 the
struggling patriots OF Cuba In their me-
roic efforts to establish n government
OF the people. and we demand the re-
eognItlon OF their rights as Deiliserehts
by the national administrator.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-16
.no-u,xed school Law to he Tested.

NEW YORK. April 15.-Thes officials of
the American Missionary Association state
that they have instructed their attorneys
and bondsmen in Florida to secure the
release on bail OF their teachers, who
were arrested In Orange Park last FRI
dav under the Sheats law. which makes IL
a crime to teach colored and white pupils
IN the same school The association will
test the law before State and Federal
tribunals until final decision is rendered
by the Supreme Court OF the United
States
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-16

gether with the certainty that ouick
trial and proper punishment will IN due
course be secured. has allayed public ex-
cItemen;. and no fears are now enter
tanned that the majesty of the law will
not be maintained. The prisoners name
Is Henry McGruder.