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AN INHUMAN FATHER.
Attempts to Take the Lives of His
Whole Family.

CLEVELAND, Sept. pa most in
human attempt upon the lives of a
whole family was made early this morn
ing by Joseph Bash. The man arose
early, as was his habit, to prepare the
morning fires. For some unknown rea-
son he conceived the ghastly idea of
killing his whole family, and securing a
crowbar repaired to the room where his
wife and two daughters We're sleeping.
With one blow he crushed the skull of
his wife and turned to his youngest
child. The 19-year-old daughter. in an
other bed, awoke and sprang to arrest
the fiend's arm, but the blow fell across
the infants face. A desperate fight be-
tw cen father and daughter took place.
The girls screams brought assistance
and the man fled. TIe has not been ap-
pretended yet. The woman is at the
point of death, but the infant may live
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BUCKNER AT RICHMOND.
His Audience Greatly Divided in Its
Financial Views.

RICHMOND Wa.), Sept. 23.-The
meeting in this city tonight under the
auspices of the gold Democrats, and at
which General Buckner, Colonel John
r. Fellows of New York and Governor
O'Ferrall were announced to speak, was
a success in point of numbers. The
Academy Of Music was crowded to its
utmost capacity. But before the speak
ing was over the mingling of Kisses and
cheers evidenced that in its financial
views the audience was greatly divided.
Bryan's name was cheered whenever
mentioned Colonel Fellows did not
reach the city, but General Buckner ar
rived this afternoon.
Governor O'Ferrall presided over the
meeting tonight, and was introduced
by General Peyton Wise. The Govern
Or's address was an important event Of
the evening, as he had but recently
given his adherence to the PALMER
Buckner ticket. He said he was a
Democrat and that he had never cast a
ballot for man who was not a Demo-
crat for any office from Constable to
President. But he found that his party
had fallen upon evil times, and it's ac-
credited representatives had forSaken
the true path. He denied the charge of
being a bolter. When delegates sent to a
convention adopted a platform not
Democratic, there is no rule to require
a Democrat to vote for that platform
Suppose that he were technically a bolt
er from the party. the Chicago conven-
ton had done worse, for it bolted from
the principles.
The Governor then introduced General
Buckner. General Buckner spoke on
the lines Of his Madison-square Garden
and Louisville speeches.
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WHEAT ADVANCING.
The Price at Chicago Jumps Two
and Half Cents.

CHICAGO, Sept. 223.-The price Of
wheat was advanced, attended by con-
siderable excitement to-day. From the
opening of the session until the final
trades were made the course was con-
tinually higher A few minor reactions
took place, but they indicated no abate-
ment Of the bullish sentiment. The
strong feeling which eliminated in to-
days furry was of some days develop
ment The Northwest has been send
ing bulIish advices Of the yield of spring
wheat, accompanied by reports of an
improved demand for -four. Foreign
markets have been advancing, and the
crops Of European countries are in many
Instances decidedly short.
In view of these facts, the belief that
the worlds supply will be inadequate
to the consumption during the coming
year finds many adherents who are de-
termined to profit by the situation. De-
cember wheat opened this morning from
G25s cents to 65 cents and advanced to
g. cents, the gain over yesterday being
21la cents per bushel.
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SANTA CLARA POLITICS.
Democrats and Populists Fuse on the
County Ticket.

SAN JOSE, Sept. 23.-The Demo-
cratic and Populist County Conven-
tions met in this city to-day. Fusion
was agreed upon, the Populists secur-
ing one Superior Judge and two out of
the three Assemblymen. The ticket as
agreed upon is as follows: Superior
Judges, M. H. Ryland Oem), j. p.
Welch Pop.); Senator, Thirty-first Dis
trict, Noble L. Biddle Oem); Assem-
blyman, F'ifty-fourth District, E. c.
Hurlburt PopD; Fifty-fifth District, c.
NJ. Sullivan Pop.); Fifty-sixth District,
J. j. McLaurin Oem) Supervisors
Second District, J. w. Walthall Dem); /;
Third District, F. w. Moore Oem);
Fifth District, ]. w. Bubb Oem.)
Joseph r. King was nominated for City
Justice, and the law as to whether that
position is a county office and holds for
four years will be tested.
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SENATOR SHERMAN SURPRISED
Finds More Republicans in Colorado
Than He Expected.

CHICAGO, Sept. Ex-senator John
Sherman was a notable visitor at Re-
publican national headquarters to-day.
He stopped in Chicag on his way home
from trip to Montana and Colorado,
taken for his health. He will make
some speeches in Ohio and other States,
but ne is not physically able to do much
active campaigning. He addressed two
meetings in Montana, and he told Chief
Hahn of the speakers bureau that he
was surprised to find SO many Republi-
cans in Colorado, where he had been
told everybody was for silver. He re-
ported the Republicans in these States
aggressive and encouraged by a con-
v.ction that sentiment was changing in
their direction.
Senator Manderson of Nebraska, who
has been here trying a law suit, re-
turns home tonight to engage in cam
psign work. He will accompany the
Alger party through Nebraska the 1st
of October, and will confine his speak
ing to Nebraska, on account Of profess
sional engagements. He said to a re-
porter: THE Republicans in our sec
ton are earnest, vigorous and aggres-
sive. I hope rather than have confidence
that we will carry Nebraska by a small
All LfllS ldlk ABOUT MchlDley
carrying every State west Of the Mis-
souri, River is all bosh l told Mr.. Hanna
when I was in New York that ne must
rot depend on any State west of the
Missouri. There is lots of silver senti-
iucnt in my State"
The Bismarck letter has made an i'm
preston at headquarters, but there is
a disinclination on the part of commit
teemen to discuss it from the Republi-
car point of view. Acting Chairman
F'ayne's view is that If the German ex-
Chancellor has any interest in the cleo
ton of Bryan it is based on the tariff
and not on the currency question. Mr..
Payne supports this opinion by the
statement that the Democratic tariff
legislation repealed the sugar bounty,
which placed Germany at a disadvan-
tage of two cents "A pound and destroyed
the industry in low grade knit woolen
goods. which Germany has a monopoly
of in trade with this country. In all the
international conferences Bismarck has
always thrown his influence in favor Of
geld.
Ex-Governor Fifer of Illinois called
and reported the situation improving
steadily in his State, and in his exten-
sive speaking tour among the farmers
he had not found the silver sentiment
which had been claimed by the Demo-
Gratis.
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BICYCLE MEET AT EUREKA.
Racing Time Slow and the Finishes
Disappointing.

EUREKA, Sept. 23.-The bicycle
races to-day were well attended, but the
time was slow and the finishes disap-
pointing. Summary:
Half-mile scratch. amateur, r. Oh
man won, f. Hauck second, A. H Nc
Nulty third. Time-1:20 10.
Mile open, professional, w. A. Terrill
won, r. l.. Long second, D. E. Whitman
third. Time-2:.,3.
Mile handicap, amateur A. III. Nc
Nulty 600 won, F. Hauck C25) second.
Time-2:21.
Mile scratch, professional, H. r. Ter
rill won, d. E., Whitman second. Time
ZAP.
Two-mile handicap, amateur A. H..
McNulty 07O won, T. Hauck (5O) sec
ond. Time-5:0S 1-'5.
Two-mile handicap, professional, A.
" Starke C300) won, d. E. Whitman
(75) second. r. e Dow QO) third. Time
IA So
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AGNEWs ASYLUM.
The Opening of Bids for New Building
Postponed.

SAN JOSE, Sept. pa meeting of
the Board of Trustees of the Agnews In
san Asylum was held this morning for
the purpose Of considering bids for the
erection of three cottages and two dor
mitories on the grounds. The plans had
not been approved, and the bids We're
returned unopened to the contractors. A
joint meeting will shortly be held at
Sacramento by the Trustees and State
officials. after which bids will be called
for. Contractors who We're present
suggested the substitution of the use of
California redwood in place of pine in
the construction of the buildings. This
met the boards approval, and the plans
will be thus changed
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SUIT FOR DAMAGES.
A Case Relating to the Sale of a rline
in TuOlumne County.

BOSTON, Sept 23-The action
brought by Charles W. Norton Of this
city against William A. Melville, Will
lam II. Martin and John Ballard of San
francisco to recover $3.50, 900 damages
was heard in the equity session of the
Superior Court to-day by Judge Dun
bar on demurrer which the defendants
filed to the plaintiffs declaration.
The suit was brought because of re-
fusal of the defendants, who were the
original owners of what now consists
of the Rawhide Gold Mining Company's
property in Tuolumne County, Cali
fornia, to perform a contract which the
plaintiff alleges he made with them on
March %, 1896, through their agent
George NJ. Pinney, to buy the full capital
stock of the Rawhide Gold Mining Com
pany of 100000 shares allowed by them
for 81 800, 900, at the rate of SO share
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Highest all Leavenng Sength-Latest u S. Report
RH:a!!l! g! Rs%assl! RRskiaRs
ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOLUTETY PURE

ton OF the National Committee, in a
letter to General Clayton at Republican
headquarters says that the outlook is
encouraging.
Chairman Hanna arrived this after
noon and said that the situation was
rapidly improving in the West.
How about Illinois," he was asked
do not make any predictions about
the States we will carry, but / may say
that do not feel any uneasiness about
Illinois,
Mr.. Hanna was busy all the afternoon
at headquarters receiving reports as to
the progress of the campaign in the
East and South. Vice-Presidential can
didate Hobart, General Osborne and
General Clayton We're with him. and it is
said they were discussing affairs in the
doubtful States and mapping out a plan
of campaign to be pursued in regard to
them.
General Palmer will leave town to-
H'orrow or Friday for Baltimore.
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Prisoners Are Nightly Taken Out and
Slaughtered.
A Force of Eighty-Seven Volunteers
and Regulars Attacked by Insur-
gents Near Havana, and All But
Five Killed, the Captain or the
Spaniards Being Among the Num-
Der.

KEY WEST Fla.), Sept. 3.-Advices
from Havana tonight state that Mon
day eighty-seven volunteers and regu-
lars started from Havana for Calabazar,
about eight miles from Havana. Tues
day five of the eighty-seven returned
and reported the killing of the others.
Shortly before reaching CalabaZar they
We're attacked by insurgents who fired
on them from all sides and then charged
with machetes. The Captain of the
Spaniards was killed
Hubert de Blanck, Professor in the
Conservatory of Music in Havana, who
was lately arrested as a suspect and
released yesterday, came to this city on
the MaScotte tonight. Passengers re
port terrible state of affairs on the
island. The ly-appointed Captain
of Police is causing a reign of terror.
Prisoners are nightly taken out and
slaughtered.
This morning at Z o'clock five pris
oners We're executed-two garroted and
three shot. About 1000 people, men
and women, witnessed the executions.
They were mostly Spanish officers and
their wives.
Gonzalez Lanuda, Ignacio Lama and
Alfredo Zayas, who were arrested about
eighteen days ago, were sent to Chah-
rina yesterday without trial.
Two small boys were recently ar
rested in Havana for having dynamite
in their possession, and were sentenced
to twenty years. Yesterday their SEN
tences were revoked and they We're or
dered to leave the island. They came
to this city tonight.
HAVANA, Sept. pa detachment of
local military and a squad of police to-
day laid in ambush in the outskirts Of
the city and killed three men who We're
attempting to leave the country.
1t is announced that the rebel leader
Rameriz, with a part Of his followers
has surrendered at Cervantes.
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BOLD BURGLARS
Take Way With the Funds of an
Oakland Firm.

OAKLAND, Sept. 23-Two men made
an unsuccessful attempt to rob the
winerooms and cigar stand of Baptista
& Thomas at 9 O'Clock last night.
At one time S1J4, contained in a tin
box, was actually in the hands of the
robbers but as they were followed. they
were forced to drop their plunder.
The men boldly entered the store. and.
while one held the attention Of Mr.
Baptista, the other slipped around the
back way. and, prying open a door, Sc
cured the tin box spoken of above.
where the firms money was kept. AT
this juncture Mr.. Thomas drove up in
his buggy, frightening the robbers. who
took to their heels. disappearing among
the freight cars on the railroad track.
where later the money was recovered
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A NAVAL CADET.
Arthur Clark Successfully Passes the
Examination.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept pa dis
patch has been received from Annapolis
by Railroad Commissioner Clark to the
effect that his son, Arthur w. Clark had
successfully passed his examination for
admission to the United States Naval
Academy. Arthur Clark is a native son,
having been born in Stockton. He is a
graduate of the military school a Bur-
lingame and is the only candidate for
admission to the Naval Academy from
his Congressional District to success
fully pass the examination in twelve
pears. He was appointed by Congress
man Grove l.. Johnson.
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FAILURE Al SAUSALITU.
The Proprietor of the Ell nOnte Hotel
Files an Insolvency Petition.

SAN RAFAEL, Sept. 23.-Colonel j.
+. Slinkey, proprietor of the FL Monte
Hotel in Sausalito. filed in the Superior
Court at San Rafael to-day a petition
in insolvency. The schedule shows the
amounts of Indebtedness to reach near
~ $4,000. There is a list of I'D cred
itors, the heaviest of whom are the
Excelsior Loan Association, $50, 900
and Judah BOas of San Francisco,
$1,000. Both are secured by mortgages
on the property. The Indebtedness of
the other creditors varies from 5000
to $50 each. The assets above the
mortgages amount to Sf.1O0
Colonel Slinkey came to Sausalito in
the sixties. At that time he built the
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Serious Railway Accident.

ATHENS (O), Sept. 23.-Baltimore
and Ohio Southwestern west bound
train No ]3 was derailed near this city
this afternoon by a broken wheel, and
the rear coach, filled with passengers,
rolled over an embankment. Several
Icrsons were injured, one of whom, D.
d. Breckenridge, will probably die. He
was on his way to Amesville, near this
city, where he was to have been married
tomorrow. F. D. Hahn, travelling
saleman of Albany, N. Y, was seriously
cut about the head and face, but will re-
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FL Monte Hotel and the Sausalito Ho
tel, investing about $4,000.
RACES ON THE COAST.
Loupe Outpaces Del Norte at Stockton
Events at Reno.

STOCKTON, Sept. 23.-After win
ming the first heat in the 2:13 pace to-
day, Del Norte surrendered the honors
to Loupe, who took the second and third
heats with ease. The race will be con-
cluded tomorrow. Summaries:
Trotting, 2:40 class, three in five,
purse $40, Fanny c. won. Peter jack
son second, Billupso third. Best time
2:24112.
Trotting, 2:19 class, heat dashes, $500,
Conn won, Eva T. second, Clay S. third.
Best time-2:1oH.
Pacing, 2:13 class, three in five, $500
unfinished), Loupe won the second and
third heats, Del Norte the first. Best
time-2:1OH.
RACES AT RENO.
RENO (Nev), Sept. 23.-Two trots
were the only racing events at the track
to-day.
In the three minute trot FL Primero
won two heats easily in 2:4o and 2:4O.
Lottie G., Cameo L., Mamie f. and
Quibald started in the 2:2O trot. Lottie
G. was a heavy favorite. Mamie F. took
the first heat, Cameo L. the second and
Lottie G. the next three.
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Indicted for Embezzlement

CHICAGO. Sept. 23.-The Grand Jury
indicted exA<lderman Salo ". Roth on
a charge of embezzlement of SIS 900
from the Victor Hugo Building and
Loan Association while its Secretary
The Grand Jury also indicted George
NJ McGill for embeZZlement
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Gold From Foreign Lands.

NEW YORK, Sept. 23.-The. Bank of
North America has received S1OOO0O
gold from Canada. J. & w. Seligman &
Co. have 100000 gold from the steam
ship Teutonic which left Liverpool to-
day.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23.-Mint Di-
rector Preston is advised that 81 500. 600
In gold has reached San Francisco from
Australia, and will find it's way into the
treasury. The gold is in English SOW
ereigns, and as foreign coins are not a
legal tender in the United States the
gold will be sent to the mint at San
Francisco to be re-coined
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A War Veterans Suicide.

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 23.-Captain
John r. Fletcher, who shot himself yes
tes day afternoon in an attempt to COM
nit suicide, died this morning He was
conscious before his death and asked
his wife to forgive him for his act,
which he committed, he said, because
the pains from wounds that he had re-
ceived in the war had of late become un-
bearable.
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Two Murderers to be Hanged.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 23.-The
Cummings brothers, convicted of the
murder Of an old man named T. c. Mar
ramone, will be executed at San Ouen-
tin Friday. The Governor has refused
TO commute their sentences to life inn
prisonment, seeing no reason for such
a COy1roIrfatior
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Nominated a POpuliSt.

SANTA ROSA, Sept 23.-The Demo-
cratic County Central Committee met
here to-day and renominated J. w.
Keegan, the Populist nominee, for AS
semblyman. This second nomination
was deemed necessary, for fear that the
Endorsement of keegan by the Execu-
tive Committee would not prove legal
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New Steamship Line.

VANCOUVER (B. c., Sept. 23.-In-
formation has been received here that
the British India Steam Navigation
Company Of London will establish a line
between New Zealand and Vancouver
The first steamship will leave New Zea-
land in about fifteen days
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Kitchener Occupies DOngOla.

LONDON, Sept. 23.-General Sir H. H.
Kitchener, commander Of the Anglo
Egyptian expedition in to the Soudan,
has telegraphed to the Foreign Office
that he has definitely occupied DON
COLA, and that the Dervishes have evac-
uated that province. A number of Der
wish Emirs have surrendered to the
Egyptian troops, and a large quantity
of stores and munitions of war have
been captured from the enemy.
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The Chittagong Floated.

VICTORIA, Sept. 23.-The Chittagong
was successfully floated this morning
and is now tied up at the outer harbor
wharf. The extent Of the damage is not
l-nown- but it is thought to be trifiing
The Chittagong will dock before pro-
ceeding on her voyage
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Odd Fellows Convention.

DALLAS (Tex), Sept. 23.-The entire
time of the Odd Fellows convention
vas taken up this morning by resolu-
tions and referring them to the various
committees. Springfield, ILL.,, was the
next place of meeting decided on. The
Sovereign Grand Lodge adjourned at 2
O'clock until tO-mOrrOM night
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Emma Ashley Acquitted.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 23.-Emma
Ashley, charged with assault to muir
der E. j. Baldwin. the millionaire stock
man, some time ago in Judge Slack's
court while her sisters breach of prom
ise suit was in progress, was acquitted
ty jury this afternoon.
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THE REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN
Chairman Hanna Feels No Uneasiness
About Illinois.

NEW YORK, Sept. 23.-There were
but few callers at National Republican
to-day. Senator Quay was
early on hand and Immediately plunged
into his correspondence
Hon. Edward Brown, who is cam
paignipg in Virginia under the direc-
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.Spreckels Republicans.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 23-The
Spreckels faction of the Republican
party met in county convention tonight
and nominated the following: Mayor,
Charles l.. Taylor; Auditor, VIM. A
Deane; Tax Collector, Cord Wetjen.
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Wharton's Disbarment Confirmed.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 23.-Z. F.
Wharton, a Sacramento attorney, re-
Gently disbarred by the Superior Court
of Sacramento County, appealed to the
Supreme Court for redress to-day. JUS
tice Garoutte rendered decision af-
firming the decision of the Capital City
tribunal, Justices Harrison, Henshaw,
Mcfarland and Temple concurring.
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Castle for Congress.

MODESTO, Sept. 23.-The Democratic
Congressional Convention of the Seventh
District to-day nominated c. H. Castle
OF Merced for Congress.
New-York tribune., 1896-10-25
TIE Two PRICES ARRESTED.

Detective Sergeant Cuff and McNaught yester-
aoy .rrssteo Barnett L. Price and Barnett L. Price.
,he two cousins that formerly constituted the hrm
Of Barnett L. Price Co.. wholesale clothiers. at
~ oe rla<cNer.st The men indicted on
r,s.,, under Section 5s7 of the Penal Code charg-
, ,heno with fraudulent disposition OF merchandise
Win intent 10 defraud their customers
Th. errn failed on October g. and William r. Rose.
=, Rose & PutzeII. lawyers. at No. 2si Broadway.
uss appointed receiver. 1t was on the complaint
OF the receiver that the Indictment was round Inc
=. r,.ino,, alleges that last January the Arm
issued statement that their assets over ali iaeIi
@ lies an, wosn orally On October they failed and
TER liabilities were :ound 70 be m ana m ,io assess
alleges that shortly before the failure
TIE defendants disposed M wSfn SdRs S msFcifh Il Is
o,se @ ehs es rred that they withdrew 10000 In cash
asf Hsi1 Tor 81, 800 each was Furnished.
New-York tribune., 1896-10-25

null ana void IN case o. the election OF william Jen-
nings Bryan to the Presidency In the forthcoming
election to be neld November 3. lsn. is aosoutey
false rs have signed no agreement win any
other manufacturers CT leather of any kind wnatso
eve We have not entered into any agreement o.
snv kind for Consolidation OF our business with
mat OF any other leather rnanuta cturers. In any
shane or form. Furthermore. the iniirnanon tnae
Mr. Plumenthal is In Europe 10 meet Mr. DENNIS
Regarding his patents and Joining the alleged trust,
is likewise enuav untrue Mr.. Biumenthal does
not know Mr. Dennis ARD IN az prooaoin'y ntS
ferent purpose T. BLUMENTHAL CO.
II was said at the of1ce OF the hrm yesterday
that Mr. Blunenthal has been In Europe for the
last six months and Is accustomed 10 spend every
summer In pleasure trip abroad II was also said
that the leather marke; was al present active and
healthy and that prices were good. the state OF
the market having begun to improve after the news
of the Maine election, and growing better with EACH
new assurance OF the triumph OF sound money on
Averages II ON 10000 1000 dozen skins day. rns
daily output now amounts to from 1000 10 s.00S
In search Of data 10 verify the trus, rumor. .
Tribune reporter visited many o. the prominent
dealers n hides findings. uppers. ca, soes etc,
me alleged plan or had heard Il discussed among
The trade Mr. Conklng. OF Milford. Cary 4 Con-
kln~ No 81 Spruce-st., declared that he dd nos
believe there was any truth In the report, for tho
reason that the grades Of the leather In question
were n his opinion TOO varied 20 permit the forna-
Booth & Co, at No. 20 Gold-st.. |, was definitely
stated that it would be known II such COM
bination as the one reported really existed. and
that not hing had been heard Of II.