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The Butler weekly times., 1896-05-07

Champ CLARK received 1,500 more
votes for Congressman in the dem
ocratic county primaries of Audrain,
Pike, Lincoln and Rails counties
than he did in the general election
of 1894 Nobody was running
against Champ in the primaries
either, but this is the year when
democrats are going to vote. This
fall he will be elected by such ma
jority that they won't know that the
piano tuner was ever a eandldate--
Clinton Democrat.
Jacksonville, Fla, May 1-Ad
vices received here from Havana in
dicate that General Calixto Garcia,
at the head of band of insurgents
in the Province of Santiago de Cuba
recently defeated and almost ami
hilated the Spanish forces command
ed by General Munoz. But for the
timely appearance of gunboat the
Spaniards would have been captured.
More than 800 Spapiards were killed
or drowned and 400 were wounded.
The loss of the insurgents was small.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-05-07
JUDGE OF SOUTHERN DISTRICT.

We are authorised to announce the name Of
Fred FIX rs candidate for Judge of the county
court from the south district. subject TO ths
action OF the democratic convention, June Ist, =,
1895.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-05-07

We are authorized to announce the name OF
Jerry Cuibertson Of Usage township, as can
dIdate for Representative Of Bates Co subject
20 the action Of the democratic county conyeL-
.ion, June let, lsJG-
The Butler weekly times., 1896-05-07
FOR TREASURER.
FOR JUDGE NORTH DIS,

We are authorized to announce the name of
John W Coleman, OF Spruce township. for
Associate Judge OF county court for the north
srn district, subject to the action OF the demo-
cratic conv ention June lst, 1895.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-05-07

We are authorized to announce the name OF
Geo Ii. Ellis. of Deepwater township, a. can :
didate for Representative OF Bates Co, SUBJECT
to the action OF the democratic county conVen-
t!On, June ist, l>a"
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-07-23

For sALE-An upright piano, in per
feet condition and fine tone, just as
good as new. For particulars enquire
at this Office.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-07-23
WoodIiff Held.

Thomas Woodliff. who shot and
killed Thomas O'Rourke, had his pre-
liminary examination Tuesday. The
Court held him to answer for murder
without bail.
His sister. Miss Clara Woodliff,
when she approached to testify, seem
ed entirely broken down. Her lip
quivered and she seemed to have
lost control of her voice completely.
Sometimes she would speak in almost
i%naudible tones and sometimes her
voice lang shrilly through the room
Throughout his sisters exhibition
Of emotion and evident suffering
young Woodliff smiled.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-07-23
SILVER CONVENTION.
Congressman NewIands Tenn
porary Chairman.

st Louis, July 22.-Fhe delegates to
the National Silver Organization were
late in assembling at Grand Music
Hall and there Were not enough spec
tators t" fill me gallerie. when J, j.
Mott, Chairman Of the National Com
mittee, called the convention t order.
1t was long after 10 O'Clock when he
stepped to the platform and rappe.i
for order. The hall had been attract
lively draped with fiage and bunting.
Wncn Chasrma0 Mott calne forward
t" call the convention to order the
delegates for a moment ceased to use
their fans, reused from the tortOr
CAUSED by awful Leaf, and iniulged in
some enthusiastic cheering. \ prayer
was offered, after which Miss Lille B..
Pierce Of this city read the Declar-
alton OF Independence. causing an
other outbur-t Of applause.
Chairman M,tt called the conven-
'i"n TO Orier at Il. 80. Congress New
lands Of Nevada was introduced as
temporary Chairman and addressed
the Convention, being received with
much enthusiasm. Referring 70 BRYAN
he said I'VE must accept the bril-
liant leader of Democracy and march
with him to vict"rv.' loud cheers.)
When temporary Chairman New
lands finished sparkling the roll was
called by States to get the names of
the Committee 90 Credentials. The
following were sent as Il Silver Com-
mittee to confer with the Populi7Is :
George W. Baker OF California,
Chairman. Judge Scott Of Nebraska,
w. L. Foster Of Missouri. VIM. p. St.
John Of New York and B. F. Keith of
North Carolina. The Silver Conven-
ton her adjourned until 4 80 this
evening.
At 4 40 the convention vas called to
order by temporary Chairman New
lands. The COMMITTEES on Credentials
reported and the Committee on Per
manent Organic alton also submitted
a report, which d approved.
W. P. St. John was elected perma-
nent Chairman and addres8e / the con-
vention. A motion t appoint a com
mittee to confer with the Populists
CAUSED much excitement. Adjourned
until J 80.
The evening session was very en-
thusiastic and the principle business
transacted VA tho Appointment Of
Committees. Nevada was represen-
ted as follows: John p. Jones. Per
manent Organization; J. B. Talley
Rules and Order; J. G. Mccarthy.
Credentials; Nj. Srhuling, Notificat-
ion W. Westerfield, Platform,
The Bryan men seem to have con-
troll Of the Populis!s Convention.
Tomorrow nominations will be
made 10 10th conventions. Bi-MAtal-
lists will be Bryan and the Popuiists
are likely to be the same. Populists
have offered to get in line if they car
name the Vice President.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-07-23
Justice Court.

The continuation of the case of the
State VS.. H. Bsown, the horse trainer
who is charged with assault with in
tent TO murder Tweedy, was finished
before Judge Hawthorne yesterday.
The evidence offered by the defense
was TO snow that Brown did not as
sault T"eedy, but on the contrary was
assisting TO seperate Clarity and
Regain. At 2 o'clock the case OF Reagan
who is charged with assault with in
tent to kill Clarity, came up.
The evidence offered by the defense
went 10 show that Clarity had threat
ened to kill Regain but a few hours
previous to the trouble at the track,
and that Clarity had renewed the
trouble at the track and that Regain
took two shots at him. A number of
Witnesses were questioned and the
stories Tailed in nearly every par
ticular.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-07-23
Guilty OF Bigamy.

In the District Court yesterday the
case of the State rs. G. h. Zachfield
was tried before a jury The charge
was BIZ anG the defendant was
found guilty as charged in the in
dictmeut.
Two points Of general interest were
Iaised and decided ny the court dur
ing the trial. One is that a contract
marriage by which the parties pres
emily agree to be husband and wife.
followed by an assumption Of martial
relations, constitute a legal marriage
though not soletnnized before a min
lister or officer Of the law. The other
is that in a prosecution for bigamy
IA belief on the part Of the defendant
that the first marriage vas illegal or
had been dissolved before the second
marriage constitute no defeGse.-Reno
Journal.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-07-23
Jamison Pleads Not Guilty.

London, July 2l.-When the High
Court Of Justice, Queens Bench Di-
vision, reconvened this morning for
the trial Of Dr.. Jamison and code
PENDANTS for the alleged violation Of
the Foreign Enlistment Act in the in
vasion Of the South African Republic,
The Lord Chief Justice overrul-d the
motion Of Sir Edward Clark to quash
the indictment. Defendants entered
pleas of not guilty. Attorney Gen
eral Webster opened for the prose-
cution.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-07-23
Moonlight Picnic.

In order to take advantage Of the
beautiful moonlight nights, a moon
light Picnic will be given at Cooks
Grove on Friday evening July oath .
The Clinton Military Band, Of four
teen pieces will he in attendance and
render appropriate music for the oc-
casiou. Refreshments will be served
on the grounds aud everything tia
goes to make up a grand time will be
in evidence. The admission will be
one dollar Tor gentlemen and ladies
free.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-07-23
Centennial Celebration.

Cleveland CO.., July 22.-This was
Log Cabin day in this city's Centen-
NAL celebration. Immense thrones
gathered around the great white arch
and old fashioned log cabin erected in
Monumental square. The cabin is an
exact counterpart Of the buildings
used a hundred years ago, and is 10
charge of the lhotaw Tribe No. IA.
Improved Order Of Red Men, in full
Indian costume. The exercises for the
day included addresses by prominent
men.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-07-23

when Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castor;a
When she became Miss, she chung to Cas+oria.
When she bed Children, she gave them Cas,or,.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-07-23
A Lantern Parade.

The Reno Wheelmen have decided
to give a lantern parade a week from
next Saturday night. All bicyclists
are invited to parcipate and help make
first affair of the kind ever given In
Reno and it is intended to make it
pleasing and attractive by introducing
all Of the novelties of such a parade
nat can be procured for the occasions
Journal.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-07-23
ALL SORTS.
Trib cures bruises and sprains.

Trib cures bruises and sprains.
The Capitol grass is getting another
cutting.
JOHNNY Shannon the commercial
traveller is in town.
Lawrence Frey and T. N. Hansen of
Genoa We're 10 town yesterday. Law
renee has W very promising colts at
the track.
The Steamer Tahoe is winning
praise from everyone who comes from
the lake. The San Francisco papers
all say hat she is queen of her class
Z. NJ. Olney, the editor OF the Index,
left Wells on the 3rd for Deeth and
mas not yet returned. He was intoxi-
Gated at Deeth and left there on the
9th on foot towards Halleck. He was
last seen between Natchez and Hal
ieck that afternoon and it is feared
that he has wandered off and perish.
ed.-Eiko independent.
.. l. Salisbury, member of the Republ-
can National Committee from Utah, has
forwarded his resignation to the Chairman
of the Committee, giving as his reason that
he cannot accept the financial plank adopt
ed by the St. Louis Convention. Thus it
can be seen that the party boiling is not all
on one side, as the Republican press would
have us believe, and it might be well for
Hanna aud his herders to look after their
own fences, instead of wol king the stock
on some other range
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-07-23
P0PULIST ~CONyEErION.
Little Done and the Lights go Ont

Little Done u the Lights go Ont.
ST Louis, July 22.-The day for the
opening Of the two National Conven-
ions broke clear and bright, in strik-
ing contrast with the dark. gloomy,
dripping skies of the past two days.
Bryan and the middle Of the road
factions both claimed Il victory The
first te-t Of strength was eagerly
looked forward to.
To the same hall in which the Re-
publican National Convention was
held the Populi-ts we're called to order
at u 40 by Chairman T~aubenerk.
Among those on the Platform with
TaubeDeck were Senators PETER and
Allen. 1ynatius Donelly, "Cyclone'
Davis, General Weaver and Governor
Stone. Chairman Taubeneck intro
dured Governor w. J. Stone OF Mis-
souri,, who delivered an address Of
welcome, to which Ignatius Donnelly
responded. AS the day was warm.
many delegates removed their coats
and vests, many wearing neither
collar or cravat. Senator Butler, Of
North Carolina. the temporary Chair
man, was then introduced and loudly
cheered.
"Hurrah for Bryan" cried an Ala
bama delegate. Put him out" yelled
several Texas delegates.
"What shall we do?" was asked bv
Butler. Nominate Bryan" replied
some Alabama delegate.
Shut up, put him out, shouted sew
eral hundred voices
Is he a Democratic" cried out some
one.
Eyes, no. were intarmincled cries.
Butler waived his arms appealingly
To secure quiet. said: Whom the
Gods wish to destroy they first make
mad. Every time you interrupt me
you endanger yourselves This con
ventiOn has Lot been crushed by either
OF the parties and will not be stamped
out.
Our duty is to approve what is
right and condemn what is wrong
L am telling you what you will fnd
when you go home. T have been
down among he coatless farmers of
my State and know what ( am talk
iLg about. [ tell you they expect us
to rise to the level Of patriotism and
travel on the road conscience. 1t is
the duty of all Populist. to stand by
what they were taught 10 the past
I'VE shall stand together, 60 away
united. strip our coats for the frav
and be prepared for any emergency.
Butler cesed amid tremendous ap-
plause. The convention took a recess
until eight tonight.
EEvNING SESSION.
1t 8 o'c'Ock this evening when the
delegates met they found the hall in
darkness During the ADJOURNMENT
an electric storm passed over the
city and destroyed the electrict con-
nections with the electric lights, The
delegates were shouting and singing
and the band playing. The noise
and confusion Continued until nearly
10 O'Clock when the convention ad.
]OurDed until morning
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-07-23
Notice.

DESTROYS of having little beginners I will
make a reduction in my tuition charges for
the hrst year for beginners below eleven
years OF age. 1t will pay you to p%atronize me
Tor education and experience is essential in
reaching beginners. For information apply
at Steinmetz's Drug Store.
Philip Krall Teacher of Piano
kuliak Method.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-07-23
To Fight M'Kinley.

Butte, Montana, July IL The Inter
Mountain, the only Republican daily in
this city and owned and controlled by Sen
ator Lee Mantel says: The Mount
ain enroils itself under the silver bannsr
and i, pledged to contend against the forces
of Mckinley and gold.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-07-23

The locator Of a mining claim in
1890 has until December, 81. 1897, to
do the 800 worth Of work necessary
to hold it. Mining and Scientific
Press.
Hackin's Sandwich goods at Walsh &
Wylie's.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-07-09
Budd's Creek Items.

SeNe Viva 4sSAobs
Mrs. Edward Briscoe and Miss Briscoe
are guests Of Mrs. Bunting.
Some young people enjoyed grabbing at
savono." Mr.. Perry Haydens. Friday
last
Mr.. Cornelius Barber spent the Fourth
with Mr.. John Barber. Rode from Wash
ington on his bike.
Mr.. Reeder Cough, Of Charles, is visiting
Mr.. John Key.
The Bethelites are going to erect bell
at Bethel.
Mr.. John Barber spent few days in
Washington last week.
A most enjoyable picnic took place at
"Indiantown" on the Fourth. Mr.. and Mrs
John Barber chaperoned the jolly crowd :;
Misses Gunluss, Reeves, Franz, Briscoe,
Lola, Cassie, Ella Garner. Bunting, Slye,
Katie and Mamie Lyon, Butcher, Berthe
and Blanche Hayden, Baker. Eugenia and
Mary Barber, Crawford, of Washington.
Messrs. Cough, Barber, Garner, John,
Willie and Sprig Reeves, Key, Willie,
James and Sam Lyon, Francis Hayden.
A crowd of young people started for ST.
Joseph's on Sunday, but owing to the per-
verseness of the young man they found
they were in the "soup." xxx
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-07-09

]. PERRY AgELL. EsQ.-Dear Sir fla
reply 70 Jour complimentary favor Of the
18th says Il viii afford me pleasure 70 meet
the members Of your club and the farmers
Of Sc Msry's at the time mentioned in your
letter. handed your letter TO r. w.
Sylvester, President Of the Agricultural
College, and he suggests the propriesy OF
making The meeting the occasion for the
holding of farmers Institute In Leonard.
town under the auspices Of your club.
The last session Of the Legislature provided
for the holding Of tive farmers' institutes
in each county. At that meeilng the time
and place for holding one later on could
be arranged. Ifthn suggestion IL agreeable
to you, you could expcci to have present
and address the meeting the President Of
the College, the Directors of the Farmers'
Institutes, the chemist Of the Experiment
Station, the Horticulturist and the Ento.
mologiss. These institute meetings are q
novelty In our State, but are quite feature
OF interest and appreciation ia the great
agricultui al States ofthe nation. l attend
cd one In Pennsylvania last summer at
which there were over 500 people At
least half Of this number were ladies; we.
discuss flowers and poultry as well as
Fertilizers and tobacco. There will
be over hundred farmers institute meet
ings held in New York this year. These
meetings would not be continued from
year TO year by the staid and industrious
farmers ef those sections If they did not
fully believe they were profited and beni-
fted in listening 70 the practical facts re-
lal5ng ~ progressive agriczllure. am
confident the farmers of St. Mary's would
enjoy q meeting and would be pleased to
know that your club had taken the initi-
alive Of having ii held under its direction.
! would be glad to have your views as TO
the suggestion made, and If it meets with
your appreciation program Of the sub
jects 70 be discussed with the names of the
speakers will be prepared and submitted
to you. The custom generally is to have
an all day meeting. The people make a
picnic occasion of il bringing their din
ners along and the addresses are made in
the forenoon and afternoon. If this sug.
gestion meets your appreciation we win do
our best to make the meeting profitable
and enjoyable, and If this arrangement is
made you may certainly expect me to
meet your club.
focrs truly,
JAMES s. RoBINsoN.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-07-09
Hov Ths Aassasment Proeres.s..

Tuesday last, the assessors at large met
ut the Court House, coF6rsrcd notes and
returned papers. The assessors have com
pleted work in the Seventh District and
Col Marshall Dent estimates that the basis
in thai district has been increased about
$4,000. The next district, the upper
county assessors will work, will be Chap
tico. Messrs Yates and Cawood say that
they have been greatly aided in their work
and it has been much expedited by the
earnest and Intelligent ard Of District AS
sessor Dent. They do not think any prop.
crty In The 9TH district has been omitted,
Last year the basis in the district was
s306 300.
Assessor ct Large John w. Jones in
formed as that II will take ut least another
week TO finish in Bay district, after which
his next district will be 81. Inigo's. In
1906 the basis in the Bay or 9Th district
was 1888 O12.
II took IS days to complete the work in
Milestown-22l days OF which time, was
devoted 10 the work Of assessing and the
balance to sending out blanks, etc.
Milestown basis in 1896 is $305, 727.
The basis Of the Bay district for the same
year IL $271 .S45.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-07-09
Sueeevsfui Treatment.

Mr.. J. T. PiIkcrton, of California, has
for some time past been q great sufferer
from cancer his right eye being entirely
eaten away. Years ago, he was treated
by DIR. w. ID. Evers, Of West Virginia, but
the sore never entirely healed and this
Spring II broke oat afresh and confined
him TO his bed. Mr.. Pilkerton heard Of
the success ofDr Zach Il. Morgan, Of Me-
chanicsville, In treating cancerous affec-
tons and applied to him. DR.. Morgan
treated him for awhile and. Friday last,
Mr.. Pilkerton told us that he was feeling
better and stronger than he had felt for
years; that for the first time since he had
been q sufferer from the cancer the sore
had entirely healed and that he felt as If he
was now permanently cured. DIR. Nor
gan Is one of our county's best physicians
and stands deservediy high in his profess
ion. He is a graduate of the School OF medi-
cine, University of Georgetown.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-07-09
Election Of officers.

At Mondays meeting of the st. Marv's
Reading Room and Debating Society the
following officers were elected for the en-
suing term.
President. -James J. Greenwell.
Vice. President.-Asa A. Lawrence.
Recording SecretaFy.-Chas. v. Hayden,
jr.
Asst. Recording Secretary.-P. o. Bndd.
Corresponding Secretary.-Jos NJ. Mat.
tingly.
Trcasurer.-Geo. w. Joy.
Librarian g. Combs.
Asst. Librarian.-B. II. Camalier.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-07-09
Locaiwise and Otherwise.

Mr.. w. Emory Day, of New York, is
visiting his friend, Mr.. J. e. NJ. Raley at
The Branch"
The tobacco crop throughout the county
is looking very well and we think will be
better than usual
After the Dramatic Entertainment OF
Chap,ico Hall Thursday evening there viii
be Dance
Miss Malone, Mrs. Powell and Miss
Schweikert arc visiting the Sisters at 81.
Mary's Academy, Leonardtown.
So far as we have been able to learn the
St. Mary's wheat yield has been satisfactory
and the grain is generally clean and fine.
Twenty five hundred bushels of wheat
were made on his Medley's Neck estate by
Mr.. j. Frank Ford, Clerk to the Court of
Appeals.
Mr.. John w. Williams, who attended
the Richmond reunion reports a grand
time and says he only met one ST. Mary's
man-Mr. Richard G. Moore.
The last name entered upon the Register
of the Maltby House before that famous
and popular hostelry closed its doors was
that of DIR. s. e. Spalding, of st. Msry's
county.
Mr.. James E. Coppage of Portobello n
forms US that he expects to be able TO ship
this season between five and six thousand
boxes OF peaches. We hope he will realize
fair price.
There was no celebration Of the Glorious
Fourth in Leonardtown. The patriotism
of the county concentred at St. Georges
Island and at River Springs where the day
was enjoyably spent.
Don't forget the entertainment at Chap
tico Hall Cd the evening of the 9th instant
The talented amateurs who are engaged in
the play ensure its success and enjoy
ment Of all who attend.
The newly appointed Registers of Voters
met in Leonardtown Tuesday last to stand
their examinations. Supervisor Bond did
not put in an appearance and the exami-
nation was postponed until next Tuesday.
Remember that Saturday, July 18th, is
the day for holding the Farmers Institute
at Lconardtown. Read the advertisement
and the letter of Prof James s. Robinson
to Mr.. Perry Abel for further information.
Mr.. Jos. F. Neal, of our town, has &C
cepted the agency for Josiah FL. d. Smoot,
the Alexandra lumber dealer. Every one
in St. Mary,s knows that when dealing
fair treatment and that knowledge will en-
sure him liberal patronage.
When you spill ink upon the carpet
or upon a wooden tablecloth. Immediately
sprinkle over it thick la, er CT common
salt, anu when this has absorbed all the
ink that il can, carefully serape il of and
and apply some more, and keep at IL until
the stain has disappeared.-EEchaage.
The "Elsie Green,' Robert Blackstone,
owner, won the ist prize at the River
Springs boat race on the 4th, and "Trilby"
Wade Blackstone, owner, came in second.
Capt Frank Russells boat formerly own
ed by Mr.. Jos. +. Neal of this town, we
are informed, was not admitted 20 the CON.
test.
Capt Ben Foxwell, OF the Bessie Jones,
informs Us that on the 4th he had very
pleasant excursion to Colonial Beach and
that he made the run from the Beach TO
Blackistone's Island light in 63 minutes
and that in hours aud 8 minutes he was
at anchor at Foxwells wharf During the
run he beat steam yacht under both
steam and sail.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-07-09
Entered The Sisterhood.

Saturday last Miss Violet Mattingly,
only daughter of Mr.. James I'll. Mattingly,
of Leonardtown district. left per Steamer
Potomac for Nazareth, KY. where she will
enter the convent Of the Sisters of Charity.
Miss Violet is q graduate Of Sc. Mary's
Academy, Leonardown and is one Of the
brightest and most attractive of our county
ladies. For the past two years she has
taught school in the 9Th district. where she
has won and deserved the reputation of q
painstaking anu efficient teacher.