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The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1896-07-05

The convention hall proper will oc-
cupy a space 400 by 300 feet, at the
north end. The speakers stand and
platform for the National Committee.
and 400 guests, is at the east side, and
Immediately in front will be the desks
for the go newspaper men. In the
center 1000 seats are reserved for the
delegates and alternates, and the other
1900 seats will be for the dear pub
lie.
The elevated trains, cable lines and
crosstown cars will be able to handle
$4,000 persons hourly. The building is
on the site of Buffalo Bills Wild West.
familiar to the thousands who visited
the Worlds Fair. Some idea of the
structure may be CLEANED from the fact
that it is just twice the size of Madison
Square Garden in New York.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1896-07-05
Twin Shaft rIine Disaster.

WILKESBARRE Pa), July T.
"Still digging at the cave-in" is the
only news from the Twin Shaft this
morning. During last night there were
slight indications of another squeeze.
and the men were sent back to tim
Der the weak spots The third fall has
been struck by the rescuers, the other
two having been cleared away The
advance made from midnight until this
morning toward the supposed location
OF the bodies of the unfortunate men is
about Twenty-Five feet
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1896-07-05
Died From Starvation.

TORONTO, July News has reach
ed here from River Moisie, on the north
shore, to the effect that a party OF
hunters from Moye found the remains
Of seven Indians about 200 miles in
the interior. The remains were those
of a family consisting of father, mother
and five children They had died from
starvation, according to a note left in
the Indian language.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1896-07-05
Broke a Worlds Record.

LOUISVILLE, July 4.-George Davis
Worth and w. r. Mitchell of this city
broke the worlds record in a two
thirds of a mile tandem race against
time at Fountain Ferry Park this after
noon, covering the distance in LII, and
making the half in 0:56 fiat, which is
also said to be the best time for that
distance
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1896-07-05
rlcKiniey Spends a Quiet Fourth.

CANTON (O), July 4-Major Nc
Kinley spent a quiet Fourth, the
greater part of the morning being taken
up by the nominee in signing the enor-
nous number of letters which his Secre-
traies prepared for him. The only deco
ration on the Mckinley house was
large American flag.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1896-07-05
Bursting of a Cannon Causes Death

WOODSTOCK (Vt.), July 4.-By the
bursting of a cannon in to-days cele-
bration at Bridgewater Corners, Charles
Bedour was killed and William Cou-
drey was SO badly injured that he may
die. Charles Southgate had a leg broken
ard was otherwise injured. Bert Wood
ward also had a leg broken and was
hurt internally. Several others were
slightly injured.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1896-07-05
Fourth of July at Berlin.

BERLIN, July 4.-United States En-
ba ssador Uhl had a Fourth of July
celebration at the American Embassy
to-day. There was a large attendance
of guests, and music was furnished by
a full band
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1896-07-05
Vice-president Stevenson.

BLOOMINGTON QH), July 4.-Vice-
President Stevenson addressed an i'm
mense crowd at Courthouse square this
afternoon, receiving very hearty well
come. His address was simply patri-
otic abiding in no way to political
matters.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1896-07-05

The Chairman of the National Com
mittee will call the 80 delegates to
order twenty-four fewer than mus
tered at the st. Louis Republican Con-
yentiOn
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1896-07-05
BALFOUR'S LEADERSHIP
A DISMAL FAILURE.
Impression Gaining That He Will Relieve
His Party by ReSisning.
Chamberlain Mentioned as His Pcs
sible Successor
The Statement That the Turkish Gov.

eminent Had Agreed to immedi-
ately Apply the Measures Which
the Powers Demanded for the Pur-
pose of Restoring Tranquility in
the Island of Crete Not Accepted
Outside of Parliament as Assuring
the Settlement of the TurkO-Crete
Troubles.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-08-27

Agent Robert Taylor Of the
Plant System informs us that
freight traffic in his office Is pick
ing up. This fact, at this time OF
the year. speaks well for the com
ing fall and winter business. 1t is
a pleasure to do business with Mr..
Taylor. He is a perfect gentle
man. always ready to accommodate
and a railroad man to the manor
born.
The John Mccarthy store has
lust received two carloass of sug-
ar via the Plant System. This
store uses a carload of flour and
ono of bacon every few days.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-08-27

The Racket.-Glass setting hens
I2c; the Racket corset 45c; good
fine shirts 45c; plates nc, soc, CSC;
set meat plates I2c; bakers loo;
white bowls 5 and 7c; good quality
ladies' hose &C; closet roll paper
and holder I3c; large fiaring buck
ct I5c; fly traps Ioc; skirt rack Ioc;
extra jean pants SI.25; best over
alls soc; machine needles &c, zoe
per dozen.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-08-27
thirty days.
WOOD YARD.

I have purchased the Brown
wood yard aud will, conduct the
same on the best business princi-
pies, and earnestly solicit share
of the patronage of the town.
Wood in any quantities ard Of
any length delivered free to any
part Of the city. A big load Of
stove wood for 81. Send in your
orders.
Mrs. !. r. G.. HAMILTON,
Proprietress.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-08-27

Train leaving Ocala I:47 PM. via Gainesville and High
Springs Solid Train Without Change making direct
ton at Waycress with Pullman seepng Cars for New Yonk
also for Montgomery Birmingham Nashville ST. Louis with
cut Change connecting route with Pullman Seepes Louis
VILE Cincinnati Memphis City principal points
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-08-27
MAYORS COURT.

Two small colored beys, Pellis
Davis and Amos LeButh, were be-
fore his honor this r. m. on
charge Of fgh ting. they were I'M
ed 81, each, and cost.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-08-27

to visit Chicago.
Remember the Plant System ex-
cursions TO St. Augustine Sunday.
Send to Williamson & Constans
if you want q fat fowl or q baking
chicken.
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
r. E. Yonge is quite i'll. DR.. Izlar
Is attending upon it,
Ice delivered in small quantities
TO any part of the city at William
|. sen & Constans, Grsy's cid stand
D. L. Sternberger has returned
from New York, where he bas
been seeing the sights.
If Won want a nice shirt of any
kind made to your measure, guar
anteed to ht, call on Mrs. Carrie
Cbaille, 28 South I'D street. 22-Im
The fact of the business is that
our merchants have done better
business this summer than last.
The New York Journal, the
only big free silver paper publish
ed in that city, 1 cent per copy
daily at Martin & McConnelps.
Jim w. Carr, of Savannah, dis
trict passenger agent of the Plant
System, is in the city on business.
Hardly day passes that we are
not favored with call from peo-
pie who have neither brains nor
good manners. The Racket.
Earl Mark left today for Gaines
vile to play ball on the Tampa
nine, one cf their men being sick.
The Racket.-Insect powder
gun SC; quire good letter PAPER s.;
box 6 cakes dime leader soap SC;
2-quaIt funnel Sc; celluloid hair
pins with rings SC; wide lace. per
yard, SC; spittcons &c; soap slab SC.
N J Johanson left this after
noon for Tampa on business con
nected with the Tampa laundries.
Norton & Davis, the new proprl-
eters of the Ocala House Ba, BIZ T
Shop, will give you as clean and
easy a shave ard as nice a hair
cut as any barber in Ocala. Three
experienced, fashionable ba1bers
in the shop. Call and give them
trial. 3-24tf.
Mrs. s. w. Tesgue, after a
msnih, visit to her sops. returned
this afternoon 20 her home at Lady
Lake.
Tie Rscket.-Six table spoons
7c; SxIo sheet iron pans &c; Royt's
cologne 7c; large burner 7c; large
chimney 7c; quart railk pan &c;
2-foct rule &c; chair seats and nails
&c; misses hose 7c; WOO! rolling
pin Il; yellow dishes T.; japanese
vases &c.
Bear In miEd that you can 60 to
ST. Augustine. via the Plant Sys-
ten, next Sunday ard return for
only 81.
If you want to enjoy pleasant
outing where you can have good
time bathing, fishing and boat rid
ing, you will not find a better place
than Capt Z. T. Wheeler's, near
Ozello. His place is near the
gulf and be, with the assistance CT
his pleasant family, will make your
stay pleasant. Charges are reas-
enable. If you are thinking Of
going down, address Mr.. Wheeler
at Ozello.
The two horses owned by II. =.
Masters, tia: were badly blistered
in the recent Ere, are almost en-
tireIy well.
Is your nervous system shat.
tered? Do not despair. Brace Up
With Sabalena, which goes TO the
brain and stays there. Sold by
all Iruo1ictc
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-08-27

@We mean that Sheet Music that
you prize SO highly, and still you
haven't had it bound in book form
yet. You can have it done at half
price at the Witness Job Office
during the next
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-08-27
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
Local Items OF 1ntereDt
to Our Readers

Thurscay, Aug. ~.
For Sale Cheap.-A neat roller
top desk ut J. A. httman q Co.'s.
Max Reich is in town for a few
days.
10 cents buys the best Handker-
chief In town at Waterman q Co.'S.
George Morton of Lake Weir is
IN town.
Summer ties3 lots of pretty
styles at Rowelrs.
G.. r. Sanders of Kend rick is in
town today.
For Sale Cheap. A new Side
Saddle. Apply at this office.
DIR. r. D. Thompson IL again
quite feeble.
Five hundred lamp chimneys,
MI sizes &c, at Pittman & Co.'s.
Z. c. Mcleod, of Kendrick, was
IN town today.
The matchmaker, jeweIer and
optician is at Y's, under the Mon
tezuma hotel.
Mrs. Gen. Bullock has returned
from Macon, Ga.
The Post Office drug store will
give You the finest cream and best
drinks in the city.
See c. c. Clark's ad in this issue
and read it carefully.
New York World, daily, 1 cent,
Sunday, 5 cents, at Martin & Nc
Connell's.
Mrs. r. d. Fuller has been quite
I'll for the past week.
Everything needed to furnish a
house going cheap this summer at
Pittman & Co.'S
Jesse V4nN:ss Of Arlington is
IN the city on business.
Straw Hats at cost at Rowell's
the man who leads IN low prices
on seasonablc goods.
Sheriff Hodge went to Citra tc-
day on important business.
Better shoes in pIettier styles
were never sold at lower Prices
than at RowelpS.
Jake Strauss, the comic lecturer,
IS in the city on business.
Rowell still has special bargains
in umbrellas, but any one you buy
of him are low-priced good goods.
]. nj. Meffert and family Ct
Lowell were in the city today,
Go to NJ. 70 Exposition street
for the cheapest groceries in the
city.
St. Augustir e and return Sun.
day for 81 on the Plant System.
The chez pest groceries in the
city at b. SuttCn's, 2S Exposi
ton street.
Mr.. Cl, att, OF Arcadia, is in the
city visiting his brother, w. w
Clyatt.
Fresh vcgets bles and fruits al
ways on hand at Williamson &
Constans.
w. H. Couch is quite i'll. DIR
Thompson is ministering to his
wants.
found-a pair of gold specta
cles; owner can have same by call
ing at A. E. BrrEett's and paying
charges.
S. ID. Moody returned this after
noon from a business trip tc
North Florida.
How nice il is when customers
and merchants are both polite and
courteous TO one another, The
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-06
Mrs. John Cnywood Indifferent to the
Fate of Her OffsprinE.

Mrs. John CnyyOOd Indifferent to tn q
Fntc of Her Offspring.
JEFFERSON, Ia, Dec. Especial. 1.-The
day of the auction block is past, but under
certain circumstances human flesh and
blood are still burtered and sold in Iowa. A
few years ago John Caywood moved to
Scranton, this county. He was bard work
ing man, amply provided for his family and
bore a good name in the community. Two
years ago lie died, leaving wife, two small
children and two grown sons and a daughter.
The sens are industrious young men, good
citizens and respected by their neghbors,
but recently the mother and daughter have
acquired a bad name. Matters reached a
climax, last week, wherl jefferson man, a
person Of shady reputation who had fire.
quanted the home of Mrs. Caywood. was ar
rested and jailed. Then it became so hot
for the mother and daughter that they con-
cluded the best thing for them to do was to
get out OF town. But how? They had no
money. and were averse to working to earn
any. Finally overtures were made to the
city authorities with a view to selling the
two small children for cash enough to get
them out of the city. After some time a
bargain was struck, by the terms of which
Mrs. Caywood agreed to dispose of her Off
spring for the sum OF $5. The tranGaction
was made in a binding manner a lawyer
drawing up the papers, which were duly
signed and acknowledged The town OF
Scranton paid me money, and then the
women OF the city arranged for a Sewing
bee" at which clothes were made that would
enable the little waits to make a presentable
appearance. and then they were sent to the
Orphans Home in Council Bluffs Here they
VIII be sure of a good home until such
time as they may be legally adopted into
some worthy family. Mrs. Caywood evidenced
no more maternal feeling in putting her
babies away from her forever than she would
had the chattels been domestic animals in
ct aaH If hn- na-h nd Sha
with her daughter, left town on the first
train after the So was paid over.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-06
lOBEA GREAT LEGAL BATTLE
Federal Government Issues Warrants for
Iowa Soldiers Home officials.
ABltSl LAWYERS IN THE STATE ENGAGED
VIII he Made u Test Casc and the
Court of Last Resort Asked to
Pass ON the Questions
Involved.
EST LAWYERS IN THE STATE ENGAGED
DES MONIES, ID

DES MONIES, Dec. 5.-(Special Telegram }
The warrants for the arrest of Commander
Ratekin and the trustees of the Iowa Sold
iers' home were sworn out today by United
States Attorney Fullen. They were all
placed in the hands of officers but will not
be served till Monday. Each information
specified large number of counts. About
twenty-five inmates of the home had been
examined and each one had had his pension
trimmed several times Each separate occa-
sion was made the basis for one count in
the information. As soon as the officers
are arrested they will be released on their
own recognizances and notified to appear
before Judge Woolson whenever they shall
be cited. Their hearing will be had in about
ten days. Meantime the trustees will meet
and lay plans for their defence. They will
make a strong fight and are taking steps
to engage the best counsel. Whatever the
result the cases will go to the court of last
resort.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-06

Toledo and NJ. ID. OConnelI of Fort Dodge.
For United States marshal, Robert st. John
of Usage, j. w. Patterson of Marion, ex-
Mayor Hughes of Clinton, and Ed Knott of
Wayerly. For collector, G. Is. Pray of Web
ster City Frank Burns of Ida Grove and one
or two others are out. In the southern dis
trict, candidates for district attorney are:
Louis Miles of Corydon, Robert Spence of
Mount Ayr, George b. Stuart of Fort Madi-
son, T. C.. Dawson Of Council Bluffs. NJ. L..
Temple of Osceola. n. Il. Kendall of Abba,
w. A. Connolly of Des Moines, and n. II.
Coffin of Dcs Moines. Connolly is reputed to
have the Endorsement of National Commit
teeman a. b. Cummins, while Kendall Is
said to be supported by Senator Gear. For
marshal. the list of candidates includes:
George NJ Christian Of Grinnell and Is. f.
Clayton of Indanoa; and there are two or
three others, only less prominently men
toned For collector of internal revenues,
John NJ. Kembe of Muscatine is understood
to be backed by Senator Gear; Louis Vein
stein of Keokuk has good backing, and
Frank O'Neil Of Burlington is supported well
at home.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-06
+. II. EVANS arrs A JUDGMENT.
Jury In District 9Court Awards Him
NrnrIN TrNn.l NH nnsnnh nnIInra.

| Jury In District fCourt Awards Him
Nearly Two Thousand Dollars.
| The jury in theS case of f. H. Evans
against Josiah Danforth returned YER
dict shortly after midnight yesterday morn
ing, giving hes-plaIntiff a judgment for
Sl,7i6.66. This Included Evans full claim
for wages, 81 1866, and $500 for the fail
ure of the defendant to carry out his con
tract regarding Evans purchase Of stock
| in the Fire Escape Manufacturing COM
pany, and $50 for expenses
The verdict was returned. sealed, accord
ing to agreement of the attorneys, and was
opened when Judge Green convened court
yesterday morning. Notice OF appeal was
at once given by the defendant, and an APP
plcation for a new trial will be made at
once Danforth is determined to fight the
case to the end, and further litigation will
result.
While the jury was out during the night
1t called for further instructions from the
court relating the claim for damages be-
cause of the defendant failing to carry out
his agreement to put certain money into
the concern and make the stock purchased
by Evans of more value than it is at pres
ent.
Another petition was filed by the First
National bank of Omaha against Mrs. Alice
u. Redman, wife of ID. c. Redman asking
that the deed given by the husband to the
wife on certain real estate be set aside.
ment suit against Redman and his brothers
on claim for $4,000. The property sup
posed to be owned by Redman was at
tached, but 1t was found to have been trans
ferred to his wife November 16 This con-
veyance, the bank claims, was Illegal and
without consideration, and done to prevent
the bank from establishing it claim.
Mrs Mary A. Gorton has filed petition in
the district court asking for divorce from
her husband, Il. Gorton. The plaintif is
daughter of the late Pleasant Taylor and the
property she has inherited from him forms an
important question in the petition for the
legal separation. They were married March
-. 1854, and have six children living, She
asserts that her husband deserted her in
November 1889, and has never returned.
She recites her inheritance of the property
of her father and asks that the title to II
be quieted in her on the ground that she re-
ceived none of 1t from her husband.
The case of Sigler against Murphy was
commenced before Judge Green yesterday
morning jury was empanelled and part
of the evidence heard. Owing to failure
to get some of the witnesses in court post
ponement was taken until tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-06
MiDSEASON CLEARING SALE.
MidsensOn Clearing Sale VIII Co
tinue All This Week.

Midsenson Clearing Sale VIII Con-
tinue All This Week.
The existing low prices on staple mer-
chandise make this sale one to be long re-
mCmbered.
Not few of the special Offering for this
week.
Another case of 3O-inch French percales.
new patterns, value 1Oc, on sale at &c a yard
Ten pieces plaid worsted dress goods on
sale at 5c a yard.
Large figured comfort calicos on sale at &c
a yard.
Ten cases of cotton bats on sale at &c
each.
Heavy white Shaker flannel. 3atc a yard
unbleached canton flannel, 4c a yard.
Heavy storm flannel sac a yard
Special price on table linens, see our bar
gains at 39c and 4Sc yard
Ten by four blankets in white or gray, a
special value at soc a pair
Heavy wool mixed blankets at s1.25 and
$3.50 a pair.
SPECIAL CLEARING SALE OF HIGH
GRADE DRESS GOODS.
Sl.5O novelties reduced to 95c a yard; 81
and Sl25 dress goods to go at 75c a yard.
Big line of colored dress goods at 35c
and 39c.
89c and soc fancy ribbons, reduced to 25c
SPECIAL PRICES ON HOSIERY THIS
WEEK.
Mems heavy merino shirts and drawers
25c each.
Mems brown and gray jersey ribbed under
wear, 75c a suit.
Mems wool hecced underwear, soc each.
SPECIAL CLOAK SALE TO CONTINUE
ALL THIS WEEK.
BOSTON STORE
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA.
N. b. Boston store will be open every
evening until Christmas
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-06
Thirteen transfers, total. ..........$S5 5S7
If you want a bargain in watches and
diamonds call at Snyder's, 1928 B'way.
Bartlett Grocery Co.'S big b -four. 90


The Western Iowa Poultry Farm and Gar
den association is arranging for a magnin-
cent exhibition in Council Bluffs, beginning
December IA. and to continue six days. The
exhibition given last year was such a sue
cess in point OF interest taken by exhibitors
of fine fowls farm and garden and house
hold products as to greatly encourage the
stockholders. On this account they have
enlarged upon their ideas and will include
with their new show that of the Omaha
Fanciers association also the exhibition of
the Southwestern Iowa Horticultural So
ciey The entire Eiseman block will be
utilized, comprising the three floors thus
making a capacity for use equal to that OF
any similar show ever given in the east
Premium lists have been prepared, showing
liberality on the part of the management and
n determination to outstrip all former shows
held in the west Full particulars may be
learned by addressing the secretary, w. A.
Groneweg, Council Bluffs.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-06
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE.
Dcs Moines VIII Attempt TO Put the
Sch nnle InIn EnrCc.

scheme Into Force.
DES MONIES. Dec. 5.-(Special,) )-Des
Moines will be the first city in Iowa to try
the scheme of civil service regulation of It's
employees. Under direction of the council. an
ordinance has been prepared which provides
for the creation OF civil service commission,
to have general charge OF all its appoint
ments and appointees under the city The
commission will be composed of three mem
bers, to be named by the mayor. The first
board will be appointed for varying terms;
one member for three one for two and one
for one year. After that one will be ap-
pointed each year. and two will be named
from the dominant party and one from the
opposition. The beard will have charge of
all city appointments; members of the Board
OF Public Works, city clerk, city physician.
all clerical appointees and employees in gem
eral, including the police and fire depart
ments No employe can be discharged ex.
cept for cause and after hearing. A system
of examination will be inaugurated. and per-
sons securing the best marks will have pref
erence. When vacancies occur, appointments
will be made from the head of the lists of
those who have taken examinations.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-06
HOLDS TAX TITLES TO DE LEGAL.
Iowa Court Decides One of the Irwin
Innu Guses.

DIES MONIES, Dec, Especial Telegram
"A decision was handed down In district
court today in one OF the John Irwin land
cases. Irwin lived in Nebraska City forty
years ago and secured control OF an inn
menae area of Iowa land in Harrison,
Osceola, Clay, Plymouth and Pottawattamie
counties. After he had secured the titles
he Is alleged TO have become insane and
allowed the land to be sold for taxes. After
he died his heirs brought over 100 suits to
set aside the tax deeds under an Iowa law
which in case II were proved that he was
insane the deeds could be net aside, The
cases have been In the courtS for several
years The decision confirms the tax titles
over half a million dollars Is involved In
the cases. 1t will be appealed at once.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-06
CURED 4 YEAR AGO.
Another Kansas school Teacher Cured
hN tic MnmN Irrn lmrmL.

Mrs Lottie Stritchhcld, Havensvllc, Kan,
writes with enthusiasm of the Home Treat
ment Her letter is dated October 2S 1896
and runs as follows: Dear Doctors-This
testimony was due you something like a
year ago, and now | give II with great
sense of thankfuness, After teaching
school several years, found was victim
of catarrh In its most offensive form |
tried several doctors and numerous RENE
dies with little benefit. Then | took course
with YOU and found 1t "A perfect cure. My
general health has been sulendid since YOU
discharged me as cured in the summer of
20 Please send me Symptom Blank to
I'LL out for my mother. | hope you can
cure her also"