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John Burritt is reported as seriously i'll
 There was large attendance at the Methodist picnic at High Rock grove.
 G. E, Crofut, wife and family of sey- mour are visiting friends in town.
 Some 200 children and teachers, con- nected with the Greens Farms church Sunday school picnicked at Washington bridge, one day last week. Special trol- ley cars conveyed the party.
 Washington bridge has been newly painted and is much improved in appear. ance.
 Robert Howard Russell, the author, a former Stratford boy, has 8 very inter- esting article in Frank Leslie's monthly on Montenegro. MT Russell gathered the facts and Illustrations for the article during 8 recent trip to the second catar- act of the river Nile.
 Miss Eva E. Innis has been engaged as a teacher in Room 3 of the Graded school.
 MT Clinton, of Clinton G5 Holmes, has moved into the Dayton house.
 Miss Carrie and Mamie Judson have gone to Morris Cove for a few weeks.
 Rev George. W. Judson and wife of Or ange, Mass, are visiting Frank L. Curtis of East Broadway.
 Charles H. Silliman and wife spent Sunday with friends in Westport.
 Jennings of Bridgeport has erected q large bill board just north of Tuttle's pharmacy
 Mrs F. J. Peck, of Long Brook avenue, is entertaining her sister, Mrs Patchen.
 Miss Lettie Chevalle is visiting friends in New Haven.
 Charles J. Hughes has erected a very handsome granite double tablet at the graves of the late Stiles Hurd and wife, in Union cemetery.
 Mrs Nathan Clark Is visiting her daughter, Mrs A. ". BurriEt, at Lord ship Park.
 c. F. Axtell and wife of New Jersey are visiting Mfr and Mrs Samuel Patter- son. Mrs Charles stagg and daughter, Pau. line, have gone to Ocean Grove for a few weeks.
 Ktmball Stevens and a party offriends are camping at Walnut Grove.
 Rev Y. 3. Walker, former rector of Christ church, but now of Joliett, Ills, s supplying the pulpit here during the absence of Rev Mr Cornwall in Europe. M Walker has many friends in town who will be glad to greet liim again.
 Prompt aetion hy Jerome Burrits prob
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In Litchfield County.
BRIDGEWATER.
AT ST MARKS CHURCH.

n oA M AEAA . CIA . EASAls
 Mrs Clark's place in the village, north of the churches, is occupied by Brooklyn people, Rev MT Miller and family. Mir Miller preached at St Marks, Sunday, and administered Communion.
 A lawn party for the benefit of St Marks Sunday school is to be given Thursday, August 20, on the pleasant grounds of Horace Hill.
 Misses Bertha and Mary Burgess are spending some time with friends in New York and New Jersey,
 Miss Belle Orr is visiting relatives in Bridgeport and New Haven.
 Rev Mir Wallace is away for two weeks. It is hoped the Congregational church will be open for service the Sunday after his return.
 A party of our young people are at the lake, this week.
 Mrs Hubbell Hotchkiss and daughter Miss Gertrude, are with Mrs H. M. Jes- sup. Mrs Jadd from Stamford and Ar thur Nettleton have also been her guests. Mrs Samuel Hurlburt and son from New Haven are with Miss Flora Keeler.
 Mrs Sherman BrOnson's sister and chil- dren from Bridgeport are with her.
 Mrs Elmer Frost entertains Miss Edith Frost from Brooklyn.
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WO0DBURY.
this season.

Robert c. PArtree of Cat Swamp dis trict, who has one of the best farms in town, offers his place for sale, as will be seen by referring to our advertising col amns. Although MT Partree is we'll !ad- vanced in years he is still hale and hear ty, and superintends the work on his place. He is anxious now to lay down the arduous duties of farm work. Mir Partree met with great aff1iction in the loss Of two sons, one of whom was res- ident of Woodburv.
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DANRrRY DIVISION

OANBJk1-AOTil, 64U, 7.45 5.25, 9.l5, l0.is, a. h., 545 5.l5, 6.55, 6.l0 D. h. south, 6.0n, 30, Y4a a. h., Il.4o' 42o 1.55 ?. m- Sunday, s.o5 a. eETHEL-Eorth, GAS, 737. Io39 q. u-, 2-34, 5.O7, 549 5,39 p. n. sunday, lOUs a. h., 4.2s, 653 D. n. sunday, SIP 6. m., 6.iI p.m. REDDING-Eorth. 7.22 q. m-, 2-2S, 6-33 D. m. sunday, 95s a. h., s.us ?. n. SOuln, GI2 a. h., L.54 5+I, D. ul. Sunday, SIS 2. h., 6.zj 9. n.
 sANF0RD-North, 7I7 a, ln.. 2.24, 6.-s p. n. sunday 9-bi a- Ill.,, o.y4 ?. Ii. south, 6.l6 8. n lI53 5-3- ?. In. Sunday, 7.22 a. nl., 6-27 ?. 
 BKANCHYILLE-North 7IG, Io ? D. 1n., 2.l7, |, 5.51, 625 ?. ll. sunday, Y.4s R. m ! 5e ?. south, b.2I 1.]-s IU.l3 a. -, I-.g5,4.40 t6p. m. sunday, o-s a. Ill.,, t-53 p. n. GEORG GEIOWN-NOTlh, IJ5 d. nl., &.I3, 20 p. In. Sunday, s.@4 a. ul. -54 D. n, south, a,l5 p. Ill.,, l2Us, 5.'+ D. IL. sunday, s.3I a. Ill.,, 6%6 D.
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The Travellers Guide.
NEW YORK. NEW EfaVizs4 AMI 1ls t..rFs gllas
 8hIEEShAD.
BEKAsaLEE DIvIsIsYN

NEW HAFEN-North, g 85 a, nl., 400 D. Il.; South IIO. .55 a. m., 7-50 D. SHELTON-North, l0e3 B. m-, 424 D. ID. south. lO29 a. n1., 724 p. ID.
 sTEV ENsoN-North, l0I6 R. fn.. 4.3G D. la. south, l0.l5 a. n1., I'll pm.
 mONROE-North. }I0.25 a. m, fl q D. m south tl0.l0 a. m-s r .05 P. n- bpISEORD-NOPth, 7-36, lO.8I Il. n. a., 205, AT, 6.9S D. m, sunday 8.Io a- m. south. l0s0s NEWToWN-North, 7.44, l039 a. nl., I22o, 4.55 9'sl.o5 ?; m. sunday, SIS a. h. soHths
 Sunday, 6.I5 ?. m.
 HAW AWLEYyILLE-North, 7.52, I0As a. m,
 l2,40, 5.04, IA D. h. Sunday, s.e7 a. m
 South, 7Oi 6.89, Sis, lI.l9 a. m, l.I9, 6o0, GA
 D. m. Sunday, 5.57 D. m.
 SROOhFlELD JGNCTION-Eorth, sos, II .05
 B. nI., l.i0, 5-25s 7.23 p. m. Sunday, s-36
 q. m. South, 6-52, 8-30, $40, lilo a. m., 535
 40 6.35 p. m. sunday 5.43 ?. m. BROOhElELD-NOrth S.05 1I-l3 g. ns., l.20,
 5-53, FPS p. m Sunday S.41. South, 647, ,8.2f. EVANSVILLE and STILL RIY IYER-NOrth, SIS
 q. m, 5aO D. m. South, $40, S.l0 8. m-,
 5.G2, 6I2 ?. Iii. sunday, north, fs.47 a. m., NEW mILFoiiD-Eorth S.22, Ii26 a. m, 2.a5,
 53a, 54S. l0 D. nl- Sunday ,S-56 B. m. South.
 6.53' oO2 9.4js i04s a. In., 352, 50, G.20 p. In. MERWIEsVILLE-Nort 8-35, u.9s &. m., 285,
 sos D. m. sunday ,9.09 a-nI- South, IO.35 am,
 4:25, 5.4I D. III. sunday, 4.57 D. III. AENI-North, 8.45s II .4s B. Tn., ?, G-20 ?. m. SuHday,9.4 a. m. South, I023 a. n Q, P, 40s 5.}j D. m. Sunday, ,4-3T p. m. HoRNW ALL BRbGE-North, 9O5 S. no., LIZ,
 6.35, p. III. Sunday, 9-39 a. m. SOuth, l0ll a ln., 3.lj, 3.t}, 5-23 D. Ill. Sunday, 4I4 D. m. v ESI CORN kNWALL-&Orth, 9.l4 8. ni., I2. l., AZ, 6.55 D. m. sunday ,9.41 a. III. South, I0u3 a. in 3,os, 3l6, SIS D, nl. Sunday, ,4.OI ?. nn.
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Fairfield County News
STRATFORD.
MISS R1oHARDsoN-MR NICHOLS.

MISS RICHARD8ON-MR NICHOLS.
 Miss Minnie J. Richardson of this place and Frank N. Nichols of Bridgeport were married by Rev MT Jeffries, passor of the Methodist church, at the residence of Mir and Mrs Odell Sterling, last week. There was a large attendance of family friends and the wedding presents were numerous and handsome. After wedding trip the newly welded pair will return and reside for the present with MT and Mrs Ser ling.
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BoTsF0BD TO BRIDGEPORT.

 8pTSFORD-&orth 7-36, I0-3I 8. nj 1905, 457, G.53 p. m. sunday, 8.lo a. m. south, IT, o-o2, ll-36 am, 4-S6, TOO pm. Sunday, 6.36 5TEPNEY-North, 7.2S, ,l0.l6 am. II 45 nl., AS. 6ts p. III. sunday, a. III south, 7:2s, 9.O5, LONG HlLL-NOrth, 722, I0Il, ll.53 q. m., 4.s2, 645 ?. m. sunday, 7-54 D. m. south, 7.3l, 9,09, lI.4@ a. n., 4.55. LA D. m, Sunday C.a3 D. IH.
 CktMBULL-Norlh, 7,l6, l0.05. II2s 8. H., 4-56, 6s@1 D. m, sunday, TAT a. n, Soulh f6.5o D. m.
 BRIDGEPORT-North, 7.05, 9,55, III. .o5 a. un.,4.25, 9.35 g. un. l4.05, 5.I0, 7-3o D. m. Sunday 7-J5 ?. Il.
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MISS SMITH-MR HALL.

Attorney E. F. Hall and Miss Jennie Smith were married, last week, at the residence of family friends, in Pittsfeld, Masa. Both of the contracting parties are we'll known in this vicinity and will receive the hearty congratulations of their many friends. On their return from a wedding trip down East, they will take up their residence here.
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his new home. This farm comprises 60 acres, located close to the village. This year Mir Main sold portion of the hay crop standing.
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Bridgeport Steamboat
 Company.
sTEAMER NUTMEG sTATE.

STEAMER NUTMEG STATE. Leaves Bridgeport every night except Sunday F o'clock, from foot Ot South avenue. Leaves New York every day (except Sun day) Il 8. In., from Pier 39, East River.
 STEAMER ROSEDALE. Leaves Bridgeport at 7.3O a. n. Returning leaves New York Pier 39, East River, loot of Catherine street. at 3 D. nl., foot of East SIst street, East River, at 3.15 p. m. On Saturday, Pier 39, 2 ?. u.s East 31st street 2.l5.
 FARE 50 cents EXCURSION TICKET T5 cents
 Good Until Used.) Boat connects with the Berkshire division train leaving Bridgeport at G.25 on Saturday evenings only.
 Western and Southern Freight taken from Bridgeport at New York rates, and bills lad ing given.
 N. E. WEDGE, F.H. CONNELLY
 Agt- Supt.
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THE NEW ENGLAND B. R. 6AWLEINl NlLLE-East .29 II 46 a.ln, z l2 D. m. West $ 54 8. m, 2.45, 6.32 D. nl. NEWTOWN.-E 7-s4 am t7l7 pm. West is 4 a. n2, f2.56 t6,26,p III. SANDY HOOK-East TAO, Il 56, am. 7.23 D. n. West 8 .43 l. n, 2.30, 6.2I, ?. SOUTHBURY-East 7.50, l2.O4. T.32 D, n. West S.35 8. m 22l, 6 l2 D. n.
 tTrains stop when signRIed only
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STOCK TAKING

Is nearly here, that bargain fest to Clothing, Furnishing and Hat Buyers. There's always accu- mutation of odds and ends at the end of season bus ness Can't hepit. The economical thing for to do is get broken lines into shape, dispose of all odd siz es if necessary at loss and reduce stock to mini nun. Here's what we've done for this weeks bar rain Gnot
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THE NEW TOWN HALL.

The new Town hall is now well along toward completion, and doubtless will be ready for use at the October election. 4 representative of THE BEE, accompanied
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gain fest
MEMS SUITS.

We've placed on sale this week broken lines of hand Clay WorSted and Whipcord Suits that $l5, IS, 20 and 25 at 9.50 This is big loss to us, but put price them to close them out quick. These cut in single breasted sacks threc-button cutaways and Prince Albert Froos; sizes are mostly 3, 34 35, 80, 40 42 and Al.
 We've also Homcspuns, Chcviots, Cassimcrs and oth- CT fabrics that were SIP, 13.50 and 15 a suit
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The Home Circle.
THE GRATITUDE OF THE BOTToMs.

A. W. BARNES IN NEW YORK OBSERVER.
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WATER TOW N.

Charles Maia, who recently bought the Andre Barton farm, is now settled in
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FRIDAY. AUG. I4, 1896.
EJACULATION.

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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-02-22
RUSSIAN MARINES MARCH TO SEOUL
King of COrea Under Their PrOte ction-
Anti La panese Ministry.

London, Feb 16.-The Times will
print a dispatch from Kobe, Japan, to-
morrow which says:
News from Seoul, COrea, proves that
Russia made a remarkable coup on the
night of February 10. On that night
200 Russian marines, with q 3eld gun,
were landed at Chemulpo and marched
to Seoul. The king secretly left the pal
ace for the Russian legation, whence
he proclaimed his ministers guilty Of
treason. Two of the ministers were ar
rested and the other fled.
Tai Won Kan, the father of the king
is prisoner at the legttion. An anti
japanese ministry W&Shhen formed A
bitter feeling has been aroused in ia
pan A cabinet council was held, at
tended by the military officials.
1t is reported that the Russian min
lister declared that Russia was not re-
sponsible and that he merely afforded
protection at the kings request But it
is believed this precludes a Russian
prOtectOrate over COrea.
Washington, Feb. 16.-Secretary Her
bort today received a cablegram from
Captain McNair, commanding the
Asiatic station. confirming the news
paper reports Of the renewed disturb
ances in Corea.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-02-22
THINGS LOOK DARK IN FNRACt
If the Senate stands Firm Only One OF
Two Things Can Happen.

London, Feb. 16.-The Paris CORE
spOndent Of the Times telegraphs as
follows to that paper:
The cabinet has sounded a clear note.
If it succeeds, it is nothing more or
less than a coup 'etat; if it fails, it is an
act Of violence to no good end. The set
ting aside OF the vote OF the senate Vir-
tually upsets the constitution. If the
senate stands firm, there are only two
alternatives-the resignation of the
ministers or the expulsion of the senate
by a mob. The chamber of deputies,
which reassembles on Thursday after
cabinet council on Tuesday, may
however, recoil from a second vote
which might prove disastrous. The sit
uation is the most delicate we have
seen in % years.
SITUATION is GRAVE.
London, Feb. 1G.-The special dis
patches from Paris all agree as to the
gravity of the French crisis.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-02-22

minority of the committee on privileges
and elections on the Dupont case. tho
former favoring the seating of Dupont
as senator from Delaware and the latter
opposing that course, will be made to
the senate tomorrow, but the senate
which is sure to concur on this ques.
ton, will postpone it until later in the
session. There is beginning to be great
deal of talk in the senate of an early ad.
journment.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-02-22
PORTER MURDER TRIAL VERDICT
Jury Found Him Guilty of Murder in the
First Degree.


Union Station, Or, Feb 16.-The Por,
ter murder case went to the jury at 10
o'clock last night. At this morning
the jury announced that they Were
ready to report. Court convened and
the prisoner was brought in. Judge
Eakin read the verdict, which was
1--WE find the defendant guilty as
charged in the Indictment, namely
murder in the first degree"
The verdict was a hard blow to the
defendant, and for the first time since
the trial began he was greatly affected
and upon returning to jail took to his
couch.
Porter and his attorneys held con-
sultation. 1t was decided that Thurs
day they would ask the court to grant
a re-hearing. If this is denied they will
prepare bill of exceptions and appeal
the case to the supreme court.
Kelsey Porter murdered Benjamin
Mache. his wife and son on New Years
day The murder was the result of an
old feud. The Maches attempted to
trespass on Porter's property.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-02-22

and the maintenance Of our nauonai
credit. is the election of president
whose Andrew Jackson courage ana
inflexibIe integrity will defy the intlu-
ence that prostitutes presidents ana
cabinets and makes the administration
of the government a subject Of humilia-
tiOn and reprOach. Strong in character
and intention as may be the standard
bearer of the republican or democratic
party in the coming campaign, it will
hardly be possible for him to rise above
the influences that secured his nOmina-
ton or the environments that must sur
round him in the event of his election.
One hope of the people, I am convinced,
is in the election Of president pledged,
Internationally and unreservedly, to
free and unlimited coinage Of silver and
gold, the same as from the foundation
Of our government until 1873, and also
Internationally pledged in favor of ma
tional currency without the Intervention
of the banks of issue and against the
issuance of interest bearing bonds in
time of peace for any purpose what
ever.
- appeal not only to the republicans
In my own state, who can appreciate
the sacrifice / make in renOuncing party
obligations on this question in advance
of party action in the premises but to
the people throughout the country,
without regard to party, to cooperate
in this non-partisan patriotic American
movement to sustain the industrial and
financial independence of the United
States in the pending irrepressible con-
f1ict.
This influences me to accept the chair
manship of the national silver party.
| shall give to this movement the best
services and thought, and successful
or otherwise / shall realize the satisfac-
ton of having done my duty to my
people and my country, as I see and
understand it.
"In my own state | confidently appeal
to the rank and file Of both parties to
support my efforts. North Carolina is
an agricultural state, and nine-tenths
of it's people are directly and disastrous
ly affected by the operation of the single
gold standard. 1 appeal to them to lay
aside party feelings, ignore party obli-
cations on this social question, disre-
gard party appeals, forget eXpiratiOns
Ol past party contention anu 5puIu Tic
offer of peace and emolument. The
peril that menaces the people in the
election of president whose admins
tratiOns of government mean the per-
petuation of the present financial stu
alton can only be avoided by the peo-
pie themselves. The present abnormal
conditions do not warrant the belief
in peaceful submission of the people
TO further oppression and impoverish-
ment.
Let us have this metal money re-
stored and in proportions found in ma
lures storehouse, and as it existed in
Washingtons time, when the flag and
constitution were fresh and God SEEM
ed to speak to me people from an open
book.
'The man who blazed the way for the
silver conference did well. The people
see the citadel Of their liberties and are
ready for battle"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-02-22
\ NEW NATIONAL POLITICAL PART

IT Is the PARTY OF Labor and Was Born
at Omana.
Omaha, Feb. ia new national pO-
litical party was born in Omaha last
night. Two hundred laboring men or
ganized it. Kelly. Of the old indus
trial army, presided. The following is
their pledge:
Recognizing the necessity of labor
organizing for its protection, we, the
undersigned, do pledge ourselves to sup
port no political party other than the
party of labor, and we hereby renounce
any and all political Affiliations with re-
publican, democratic and populist par
ties
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-02-22
EX-Trensnrer on Irinl.

Tacoma, Wash, Feb. 1.-THE trial OF
eXTreasurer McCauley for using public
funds for his private profit was begun
today. Eleven jurors were secured ana
a special venire issued. The case will
continue tomorrow, when it Is hoped the
18th juror will be secured.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-02-22
nuser Makers Strike.

New York, Feb. 1.-two thousand
trouser makers went on a strike in this
city today, closing 240 shops. A recent
order of the contractors reducing wages
from 35 to so per cent provoked the
strike.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-02-22
Reported Engagement in Cuba.

Havana, Feb. IA dispatch from
Santiago de Cuba says insurgent leader
Felix Denis has been killed in an en-
gagement with Spanish troops, and 80
of his followers surrendered to the au-
thorities.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-02-22
ITALIANS ENTITLED TO REDRESS
America Cannot Avoid Paying for the
WOlscnherg Affair.

Denver. Feb. 14.-Attorney General
Cars stenographer arrived today from
Walsenburg with a transcript of evil
dence taken by the grand jury in the
case of the Italians lynched last March
The jury, after being out three hours,
found that three Italians and one Amer
lean came to their death at the hands of
persons unknown. Two of the Italians
had taken out naturalization papers.
The morning times., 1896-07-19
MATTHEW'S ADDRESSED THEM.
India napOlis Democrats Ratify the
Nomination of Bryan.


Indiana polls, Ind, July 1S-The In-
dianapoiis Democrats held a ratification
meeting tonight. which was presided over
by Gov. Matthews.
There were about 1000 people In at
tendance and Gov. Matthews was given
an ovation when he was introduced by
Chairman Holt of the State central COM
mttee. Holt has been a gold Democrat.
but declared from the platform that they
were all Democrats and bowed to the ma
jority. Gov. Matthews said in part:
Il assure you thereis no room for feelings
OF regret, discomfort or dissatisfaction. The
platform adopted and the ticket selected
are both good, and to both give and vii,
continue to give my cheerful allegiance and
most earnest support
Speaking OF the character Of the coaven-
uon, he said: 1T was not a gathering
OF anarchists, traitors, repudiators OF
seciionalists, as our Republican friends. in
the frenzy OF fear. proclaim. 1ut Il coming
together OF patriots, alarmed for the well
fare of their country ,of honest, earnest
men, animated by u great cause, and OF
American citizens cherishing their rights
and liberties, determined to maintain them.
1t is this year suprenely the people fight,
their struggle against the most miserable
and debasing ensia veInent tnat eau be con-
ceived by man.
I'm spite OF the nearly solid opposition
OF the metropolitan press of the entire
country. notwithstanding the ungrateful
crusade against it by certain hired men
protesting to be Democrats, aye, Demo-
cratic leaders, but in truth Hessians in the
camp, in spite Of the crowds of aiarmists
or sortiid appeals OF avarice and greed, the
great country has grown and will continue
to grow"
Senator Turpie and W. r. Myers, ex-
secretary of state, also spoke.
The morning times., 1896-07-19
FUSION IN NORTH CAROLINA.
Republicans Warn Populists Not to
Indorse Bryan.


Raleigh, N. c.. July 1S.-Tbe conference
here between Senators Butler and Pritch-
ari and other leading Populists and Repub-
licans did not end until o clock this morn
ing. All who attended Were told not TO
talk. 1t is learned that all favored fusion
on certain Conditions.
The Republicans who attended declare
that Butler is sohdly against any indorse-
ment or Bryan,and that the great question
is how to check the Bryan movement in
North Carolina. Senator Butler is claimed
by these Repub .ians to warmly favor fusion,
and they assert further that ". A. Guthrie,
wnO n.si res IneI'oph tst tv,niua1p iot gov
ernor, is the only Populist leader who now
opposes fusion.
senator Butter left here this morning for
st. fI0lfis.- He expressed great surprise
when u United Press reporter told him that
he was to be the temporary chairman ofthe
st. Louis convention. he was asked
whether he intended tn head the anti Bryan
forces there. He was very reticent, but
replied: -- t-s-
Il say every man ought to wait until
the convention meets, and ought to stsind
by the action Of his convention. We must
await developments"
Members of the silver organization say
Butler has written letters to delegates to
the st. Louis convention. urging them to
20 to the convention and work for the in
dorsement Of Bryan and the Chicago plat
form.
B. F. Keith, State chairman of the silver
party, left today for st. Louis. He is in
favor Of indorsing Bryan. All the North
Carolina Populist delegates leave tonior-
row nj orning for st. Louis. There areninety-
five of them. They are said to lie greatly
divided in their views.
The Republicans are bringing great pres
sure to bear to induce them to nominate a
straight ticket at st. Louis, and tell them
If Bryan is indorsed there can be no fusion
in North Carolina. .