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The evening times., 1896-06-27
Forecast TilI 8 p. M, sunday.

forecast I'LL y p.. M, sunday.
for the District of Columbia, Delaware
and Maryland, fair tonight, increasing
cloudiness, with showers Sunday; warmer
Sunday; northeasterly winds, becoming
5outbwesteriy.
For Virginia, fair in eastern portion;
showers in western portion tonight; Sun
day partly cloudy weather; warmer; north
easterly winds.
Weather CoEdit iousa nd & enerai Fore
The pressure is high throughout the lower
Lake region, the ONO and iniudle Mississippi
valleys, and the Atlantic and Gulf States;
also on the Rocky Mountain plateau. 1t is
iowover the Gulf OF st. Lawrence and in the
upper Mississippi and Missouri valleys. The
pressure has risen in the st. La awrence
valley, also on the Pacific coast, and it has
fallen in the central districts, especially in
the upper Mississippi valley.
1t is slightly warmer in New England
and in the upper Missouri valley and cooler
in the lower lake region.
Occasional showers have occurred in
New England, the middle Atlantic and
east Gulf States, and rain is reported gen.
orally In the Ohio and middle Mississippi
valleys and on the middle Rocky Mountain
slope.
Fair weather is indicated tonight In New
England, the Atlantic and Gulf States.
The evening times., 1896-06-27
Handsomg Residence purchased

Colin H. Livingstone, OF the New York
firm of R. R.rWayne Wilson Co., has
just concluded the purchase OF the winter
residence OF Gen. Henry Strong, on K
street near Earragnt Square, in this city.
property. He Will make extensive i'm
provements and-axpects to entertain very
largely next wipter.
The evening times., 1896-06-27
Rewarded Medal for Brnverv.

A medal of honor has been presented to
Charles Stacey. late private of the Fifty
fifth Ohio Volunteers. "for most distln-
guished gallantry in action at Gettysburg,
Pa. July 2, 1863" Mr.. Stacey voluntarily y
took an advanced position on the skirmish
line to ascertain the location of Conred-
crate sharpshoofers. whose fire had been
very fatal. apd under heavy fire held the
place until the company of which he was
a member went hack to the main line.
The evening times., 1896-06-27
Looking for a Runaway Bov.

Mrs. Annie Reiners Of No 11Os D street
southeast. asked the police department to-
day to look ont for her fourteen-year-old
boy, Julius Reiners, who ran away frorS
home on May 20 last. The lad has not been
heard from since that time.
The evening times., 1896-06-27
Fore,pn Min,sters Presen,ed

New diplomatic representatives of Japan
and the Argentine republic were formally
received by the President today and duly
recognized in their official capacity Both
ceremonies of presentation occurred in the
Blue Room OF the White House, and the
introduction in each case was made by Sec
retary Olney.
The evening times., 1896-06-27
Bicycle Company Assigns.

Chicago. June 27.-Tbe Western Union
Bicycle Manufacturing Company made an
assignment in court yesterday. No state
ment of assets or Liabilities was made.
The evening times., 1896-06-27
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

Furnished by Seymour Bros, bank
ers and brokers, members of New
York Stock Exchange. Washington
office. Rooms and 3a, Sun Building.
j. A. Breen, Manager.
The evening times., 1896-06-27
IRVING FORD's FUNERAL
Eighteen Thousand People
Saw the Remains.
REV. ROBERTS SERMON

The Discourse Was Interrupted by
Cries From the Audience-OnIy II
Small sum of Money Collected for
the W idOw-The Dead Mans Rela-
tiye's Present.
The evening times., 1896-06-27

Beautiful Blue Serge Suits,
si2Eons5Te'psi sis: saS psicf Former rr.ee, 81 80
The evening times., 1896-06-27

Incompatible are the lines of Cas-
siIucrcS. CheviotS. Shct!ands. Worst
eds. Serges, Thibct Cloth and Tweed
Suits al SS.75. 50 30, SO.
The evening times., 1896-06-27

Silk Mixed Cassimcre Suits. Sc.
Homespun and Navy Blue Suits,
$3.50.
Harris Hair-line Salts. Blue and
Black Chcviot Suits, S6.75.
The evening times., 1896-06-27
FOR HARMONY
Democratic Leaders Will Pre-
sent an UnbrOken Front.
SPLITS TO BE AVOIDED

It Is Hoped That Victory Can BE
Wrested From the Republicans.
Revenge Privately ut the Polls.
The Conference In New York City.
The evening times., 1896-06-27
Miners Blown to Atoms.

Butte. Mont, June 2I.-John Phillips and
Jacob Wierule. miners at Belt. were blown
toatoms by a premature explosion yesterday
afternoon. JOHN Holt was seriously injured.
The evening times., 1896-06-27
LYNCH LAW USED
Continued From First Page.

that arrangements had been perfected to
treat the prisoner TO a .'necKtie sociai''
before I've was removed 10 the sti oRger
Jail at La Plata.
II was also SAID that the ladies' of Hill
Top at once held IA secret Indignation meet
ing aud urged the man to 30 ahead and
carry cut the lynching program.
No word OF the intentiCn OF the Hill Top
pc 4 pie Was received at Port Tobacco where
CCckingafe manned sulen and silent III jail.
The authI rites there Leiie,ed III danger of
lynching had pa ssed ind they relaxed their
vigilance. The Pert Toba eco Jail is an
Insecure structure and WIS lett IN charge
of Washington Burch, oolored man WHO
acted jaiier for TIE deputy sheriff.
The iynching party of fifteen men had
been notified by the leader TO assemble at
midnight last night in ii dark and dense
piece or woods on the outskirts OF Hill Top.
AT the appointed hour a wierd scene was
enacted. Like the witches IN Macbeth, the.
iynchers came sinsiy and in pairs, clad in
all manner of female habiiments.
Some wore long white wrappers, others
were attired In Mother Hubbards, dresses
OF cameo ana cloth of many Colors and
ancient and modern pattern We're worn.
II was motley looking party that assem-
bled In the dense woods, and the fnoonlig 1t
sitting through the trees gave the scene
an uncanny and ghost-llke appearance
The rough boots Of the men protruded
from beneath their skirts, and their bca rtis
looked queer fringing the folds. Of their
sun-bounets. AS comical as the picture
was, no levity was indulged in.
The men were there for serious business.
1t was a masquerade of death.
On an ordinary occasion these great,
strong men, attired in gowns and wrappers.
sunbonncts and last years millinery, would
have provoked shouts of laughter. The
men formed in circle in the ghostly shad-
-ows of the forest, and were sworn never to
tell each others identity.
Then they quietly filed out of the woods
and the nine miles march TO Port Tobacco
commenced. The Journey was without in
cidcnt. Tue iyncbers were all armed and
provided with the rope with which to hang
Cooking.
The evening times., 1896-06-27
VICTOR {. ADLER
s2s, s25, 927, sa9 7TH ST. NV.

BIG BARGAINS FOR EVERYBODY.
THE GREATEST or ALL CLOTHING
SALES.
MOST POPULAs CLOTHING HOUSE
IN TOWN.
CROWDS INCREASE.
HERE ARE SOME OF THE GOOD
THINGS FOR TODAY.
The evening times., 1896-06-27
Mems Clothes

GRAY Striped and Dark
Mixed Cassi.uere Suits. For
mcr price, 81. Sale price.
oxford Mixtures suits
which yOu may safely tie 10.
Former price, $50. Sale
price. .....-
ALL-WOUL CASHMERE
SUITS -cutaway frock coats.
three anG fOur-buttUn sack
coats. Former prices. SlA 25,
$3.50 and SO. Sale price.
The evening times., 1896-06-27
FORCED THE JAILER.

Inc Town OF fOrt lODdCCC was III cream
land when tue odd-looking group reached
the outskirts. Thcy attracted no attention
save from the watch dogs.
Reaching Port Tuba Geo, the men pro-
ceeded 10 the house OF Wash. Burch, the
coiored Iailer, broke open the door and.
thrusting pistols in his face, dema ndcd
the keys OF the Jail.
Burch was compelled, with pistols lev
eled at him, TO accompany the lyBchers
to the Jail and unlock the door.
Cocking's cell door was quickly opened
and the prisoner dragged forth. His
hands We're tied behind him. The prisoner
was quiet, but greatly terrified. He was
led to the bridge over the canal which
drains the water from Port Tobacco
marsh. The bridge is in the town and
on the road leading to Glyrnont. 1t is a
structure about twelve feet high.
Cccking had but little TO say. He knew
that his fate was sealed. The Moose was
placed about hts neck aud the other end of
the rope tied TO the bridge timbers.
Then, like flash, Cccking was picked up
by several pairs OF brawny arms. he
struggled violently, but was thrown from
the bridge. The rope urhtencd from the
weight cf his body and his neck was in
| stantly broken.
Guards had been posted to warn off in
truders, and after the body had been
and the lynchers dispersed as quietly as
they came.
FOUND THE CORPSE.
In the meantime the citizens of Port To-
| bacco had been aroused by Jailer Burch,
but tile corpse was allowed tn remain at
| the ropes end until states Attorney Pusey
| ordered it cut down. after daylight.
THE remains were then removed to the
courthouse. and large crowd OF people
| assembled. The news spread rapidly. and
| farmers from Charles and st. Mary's couu-
| ties came to the town all day to hear the
| recital of the lyncbin G ind see the dead man.
| The act is condemned by some of the more
| conservative citizens OF Port Tobacco and
| La Plata, but in the vicinity of Hill Top,
| where the murder was Committed, there
is nothing but praise fer the lynchers
| After the lynching the keys of the Jail
were handed back TO Burch. and he was in
structed to lock the building and throw
the keys away.
Instead of doing this, rs soon the silent
| figures had disappeared in the gloom. he
| notified Mr.. Posey and the justice of the
| peace. No attempt was made TO follow
| or capture the lynchers.
| Detective James A McDevItt of this city
was employed by Cooking to work up evi-
| dence for his defense Mr. McDevitt has
| been iudustriously looking into the matter.
This afternoon when he heard of the lynch
| ing he remarked that an innocent man had
been deprived OF his life.
| II is said the detective was in possession
| of evidence which would have cleared Cock
ing when the case came to trial in Scptem-
| ber
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BENNINGTON COUNTY.

Deputy Sheriff Nash went to North Ben
nington Dec. "A and arrested Ada North
ouse, a young woman of doubtful rcputa-
ton. for stealing blankets from Louis
Northouse. She was held by the Munich
pal Court in the sum of 800 for appearance
before the grand jury, and in default of
bail was committed to the county jail
The County Court has been occupied thus
far this week in trying divorce cases.
James Fleming got a divorce from his
wife, Emma Fleming. The cases of Moses
Vidal VS.. Anna Vidal. and Mrs. Martin
vs.. Ira Martin have been heard. but de-
cision has not been given. Two days have
been taken up in testimony in the divorce
case of Della Lindley VS.. James s. Lind
ley. The prominence of the parties who
nave been married almost 20 years. creates
considerable interest in the outcome. BY
order of the court no spectators or listen
ers are allowed In the court room during
the trial of the case.-A severe wind, ac-
companied with rain and sleet, prevailed
all Thursday night. The roof of the new
house of c. l.. Hudson was blown down,
but no other damage is reported.
The Lindley divorce suit has been APP
pealed to the Supreme Court. the defend
ant claiming that the evidence introduced
was not sufficient to convict in a criminal
court. The result Will be awaited with
much interest, as 1t Is the first case OF the
kind ever taken to the Supreme Court of
Nermont.-The eighth annual hall of Co.
X, Vermont Nation Guard, was given in
Library hall Tuesday evening. The hall
was very deliberately trimmed with flags,
greens. military accoutrements, etc. pre-
senting a very fine appearance. There
was a large attendance, there being sew
eral present from the 32d Separate COM
pany. New York State National Guard. of
Hoosick Falls, and some from North Ad-
ans and other places. Previous to the
grand march, which was at . o'clock, the
company gave an exhibition drill, followed
W a short concert. Most of the prominent
military men in this vicinity were present.
Some 20 couples were present and the
flair was no less enjoyable than those
hat have preceded II.
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VERMONT LOCAL NEWS.
CONTINUED from first page.l

--- -
business meeting of the Congregational
church was largely attended on Thursday,
December 26, the ladies serving a dinner
at the town hall.-Miss Lettie Wooster, a
student in the Teachers Normal school In
Albany, N. Y, is home for the holiday
vacation, as Is also Miss Anna James from
Amherst, Mass.-An alphabet social under
the auspices of the Y. r. S. c. f.. will be
given at the tow hall Thursday even
ing, January 8.
NORTH FERRISBURGH.
Mrs. ]. V. Dakin is visiting friends in
Bristol.-M. +. Allen and wife are expect
ed from Chicago this week.-Then new mill
put in at the Allen mill Is now running.
Seventy-nve to 100 bushels per hour is the
capacity. Michael Quinlan did the work.
The concert given by the Methodist Sun
dc y-school Christmas eve was largely at
tended, Notwithstanding the condition of
the roads. Among the presents was a fine
chair presented by the school to their SUI
perintendcnt, Miss Cora Ball.-Mr. j. V.
Dakin, who has been serving on the jury
in Middlebury, has returned home
The Foreign Missionary society meets
with Mrs. Lucinda Allen Thursday after
noon, Jan. Mr.. ard Mrs. George Am
brose spent New Years with their son.,
Homer, in Middlebury.--Mrs. s. y. Martin
and Bertha Palmer are spending a few
duNb III bOSlOlls- 4 : - ~ nv thii'
daughters are visiting at her fathers
home in Pawlet.-Tho wife OF Prof. Votey
has been called here to the bedside of her
father. who Is very Ill at the home of his
son, DR. Il. s. Lane.-Mr. and Mrs. Homer
Gregory of Burlington spent New Years
in town, the guests Of Mr.. c. s. Martin.
NEW HAVEN.
II. G. Palmer has men at work cutting
several hundred cords of wood for his
lime kiln on the place recently purchased
by Mr. Wilson OF the Judge Bottom
enthusiastically Mr.. Harrison Smith
transferred the remains of his father,
Timothy Smith from the public vault to
his private vault which he has been over
a year i'm building.-Last week Mr..
Levalley had a valuable horse drop dead
in harness from heart disease. He had
owned the horse but one day.-Palmer
Bros, are building an ice house south of
their cheese factory. They have QUILT
a dam on the Mr. Enos farm In order to
cut ice to fill 1t. They intend to have a
cold storage room in the factory In which
they can place cheese when prices are too
low.-The. dramatic society expect soon
to present the drama Bread on the
Waters" which they gave very success
fully several years ago.-Miss Charlotte
Landon goes to Boston Thursday, for the
winter.--Thc school has been closed in the
Rider district on account of the whoop-
ing cough.
WEYBRIDGE.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. n. Baker are visiting
their daughter in st. Misunderstanding
Elder Noe preached in the Methodist
church last Sunday morning, the occasion
being the last quarterly meeting of the
conference year.-Miss Inez Fisk spent
Christmas with her parents.-Miss Hattie
Palmer is home for the college vacation
Mrs. John Shaw is spending the holidays
with her parents in BenninEton.-Mrs. j.
S. Cole. who has been quite sick the past
week. is improving.
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Judge Dubuc has just returned from an
extended trip a~broad.-The public schools
In town resumed their sessions, after a
weeks recess Monday.
There was n double wedding at Trinity
church at S o'clock New Years morning,
the contracting parties being Mr.. Leslie
Peer and Miss Emma Murphy, and Mr..
Frank II. Douglass and Miss Cora Muir
ply, the brides being sisters. The mar
riagc was performed by the rec
tor. Rev. Il. ". Atwell, and Prof. Charles
Coan of Rutland presided at the organ.
The newly married couples took the mail
train south for a short wedding trip
Prof. and Mrs. Charles Coan of Rutland
and Prof. Walter Cambridge of St. Marks
school, Southboro. Mass. are guests Of
Rev. and Mrs. Atwell at the rectory.-
Morning service. followed by the holy
communion. was held at Trinity church at
II o'clock New Years morning, and at st.
GATHERINGS Catholic church mass was cell
ebrated at 8 o'clock by the Rev. Father
Bochane of Vergennes. the new bell being
rung for the first time.-Miss Jennie Du-
buc, daughter OF Mr.. J. b. Dubuc. is crit
ically ill.-Among those who spent New
Years in town were Editor and Mrs.
James Il. Tracy of the Winooski Journal,
Mr.. and Mrs. Hilton. Mr.. and Mrs. Van
Stcinburg and Mr.. c. C.. Ballou of Bur-
lington.
WILLISTON.
Ellen Aiken, wife of Peter Jaro. aged Sc
years died at her home Dec. II. Her hon
esty and uprightness were proverbial. She
was genial and whole hearted and won the
esteem of every one. Many have been
comforted by her sweet words and loving
example. Her life from day to day was
that of q consistent Christian. Many will
long remember Mrs. Jaro and will miss her
pleasant smile and greeting. Her funeral
took place Friday, Dec. 20. Rev. S. f..
Miller officiating. The interment was in
the Morse cemetery. There were present
at the funeral two brothers with their
wives and four sisters. The bearers were
Geo. w. Taft, Frank c. wilkins, Guy b.
Bates and Geo. w. Roberts friends of the
deceased.
A nephew and two nieces from Mon
treal spent Christmas with Lillian john
son, returning home the next day.-Miss
Miller from Hopkins Hall spent Christmas
tide at j. II. Bushnelrs.-Mr Croto's peo-
pie have guests from Burlington.-Mrs.
Label and Mrs. Walston are ill.-Farmers
were %ploughing December 2l.-The circle
of Kings Daughters will meet with Mrs.
Byron Johnson Friday.-Mr. and Mrs.
Barton Bradley are to leave town. They
will be greatly missed by their large circle
of friends.
WEST MILTON.
Christmas was observed here by many
family gatherings. Mr.. and Mrs. Chase
spent the day in Westford. There was a
Christmas tree at c.. w. Changers, where
some % or 30 guests were invited and all
were remembered with a present from a
veritable old Santa Claus. who distributed
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ira: reading. J.. +. Jones; solo, Mrs. II. II
Fitzgerald remarks, Porter II. Dale: song
quartette; reading. w. -. Parsons: seled
ton. orchestra: reading, John r. Gill; fol
lowing which dancing was held till a lat
hour.-W. ID. Parsons, former principal o
the High school, attended the reunion las
Friday evening.-Miss Rose Hodgkins d
Portland is visiting here, the guest of Mis-
ATaude Skillens.
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Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs Is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and fsvers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro
duced, pleasing to the taste and 40
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
It's action and truly beneficial In it,
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all AMI have made it the mos,
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in 50c
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
nay not have it on hand will pro-
ure it promptly for any one who
ishes to try 1t. DO not accept any
Institute.
CALIFORNIA re SKRUp ca
SAN FRANCISCO. 0Ai.
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"THE %RICHARDS0N,'
0MMMM8MM0sx yMHURM
Muslin Underwear and White Goods.

We have placed on sale to-day the most complete line Of
Muslin Underwear ever shown in this city. 1T WILL PAY
YOU to inspect these goods. They are right in style, quality
and price. YOU save the work Of sewing and considerable Of
the cost on every garment.
How is thatS Because underwear experts bought the
muslin, the trimmings and overlooked the cutting and making.
Musins are higher priced to-day than they were a year ago,
but when you get OUR PRICES you will think there has
been a decline.
A visit to u Muslin Underwear department shows
heaps lof snowy undergarments, dainti1y trimmed with en-
styles.
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ESSEX COUNTY.
ISLAND POND.

The High school reunion held here last
Friday evening was a most enjoyable af-
fair, the following programme being pre-
sented to q large crowd: Overture, orches-
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Empire Gowns

Empire Gowns
With sailor collars, trimmed
with French embroidery and inser-
tons, beautiful and novel.
Umbrella Skirts.
A complete line; a garment
very essential with the modern
dress skirt.
For SO cents. an extra fine
muslin gown, two rows inch inser-
ton and cluster tucks, cambria edge,
neck and s~leeves--a11 for so cents.
COrsets.
All the popular makes-"P.
d." r. & G., Royal Worcester,
Thompson's Glove Fitting. One
special line in white, black and red,
only SO cents, regular 75c quality.
Ferris Good Sense Waists
and others-all the best quality
and at prices you will appreciate.
Night Robes
For men, women and children.
A large assortment at cot rates.
This Special Sale
Means a great deal to shop
pers. 1t is gigantic, both IN quality
and quantity. Don't neglect this
opportunity.
Corset Covers.
Regular Csc quality, THIS
WEEK 13c, limited to three pieces,
and this is only a sample.
We don't believe in quoting a
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long string Of prices, but would
prefer to have YOU get our prices,
SEE the goods and be convinced
with your own eyes.
EmbrOideries.
Now, just a word about them.
We have jest received a large Of
der, containing the most beautiful
things you can imagine exclusive
patterns, direct from the largest i'm
porting house IN AIneriea--and
they will be on sale to-day. An
assortment of dainty designs, SO
handsome, you will find it hard
to choose. The fact is, when you
get the prices you will want them
all.
Linens, Towels.
Here is another department
that you will find filled to the brim
with the finest and most carefully
selected stock ever opened in Yer
mont.
COttOns
Owned and stored at last sum
mer's prices will be Offered to you
at COST. Linens fine enough for
a queens Use, and at prices that
the most humble IAN afford, and
they arc not soiled or shop worn.
Remember
This is an interesting event to
YOU, and one that deserves your
attention.
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