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The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1896-10-07
We WOULD SELL WOODl

And will sell first class Wood, stove
length, delivered at your door free OF
charge. Call on Short Bros. at the
Wadsworth Bottling Works.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1896-10-07
BREVlT1ES.

Cranberries at Gregory's.
Those who try trib praise it.
There are 245 names on the register.
Eugene Reiner was in town Saturday.
II. Il. Rule was in town Yesterday.
Monday was labor Day in California.
Good for man good for horse; Trib.*
Miss Kate Murphy has returned from
Truckee.
The ladies meet at Music Hall this
afternoon.
Excellent Fotografs, II for 81 until
Sunday night.
Ladies' Aid dance Friday night. Be
sure and attend.
A lie can run fast, but the feet oil
truth never slip.
w. G. Ruddel OF Lovelock is a canii-
date for Assemblyman.
| dozen best finished Cabinets 81 at
the Omega Foto Tent.
Miss Mamie Nowathany OF Reno is
the guest OF Mrs. w. &. Hall.
A letter from ]. G. Erb states that he
is enjoying his usual good health.
E. Griswold has received an immense
line OF all grades Of underwear.
For SALE-A first-class bicycle. For
terms, ETC., enquire at the Postoffice.
C. D. Lane has taken hold OF the La
Grande Orc placer claims near Dayton.
Sixty or seventy men were put to
work in the Gold Hill mines last week.
Trib is economical. A little is effection.
1t cures bruises, burns, and sprains.*
Major Huffaker, Judge Mack and
Harry Brown have all returned from
Texas.
Last Saturday w. J. Bryan accepted
the Populist nomination for President.
Martin Simas OF Reno beat the Carson
bicyclists in that much talked abou
race.
DR.. II. B. Mcdonald is spending this
week in Lovelock on professional bust
ness.
Mrs. +. p. Brean and MSS Leila Wat
son of Ogden are visiting Mrs T W Fitz-
gerald.
The Reno baseball BOYS got away with
the Virginians at Carson Sunday. Score
IA to 3.
Senator J P Jones passed through
here from the East last Sunday for
Gold Hill.
John Lee departed for San Francisco
Sunday night to purchase his fall and
winter stock OF goods.
Mrs. J. r. Williamson and others will
speak at Music Hall this evening at s
p. IN. Everybody invited.
VIM. Lawrenson OF White Pine died
at Ely on the End. inst. of pneumonia
after only two days illness.
Belknap Bower arrived from Lake
Tahoe this week looking fine and hearty
and promises to tarry awhile.
Dick Fuller has been rolling around
the wilds OF eastern Nevada and does
not expect to get home much before
Christmas.
J A Langwith, of Golconda, and
candidate for District Attorney OF Hum
boldt, was admitted to the bar at Car
son Monday.
f. Olinghouse has engaged all the
hay and feed at Ed Harriman's for feed
ing cattle. This is the first hay sold OF
Carson Sink this season.
The Republican County Central com
mittee organized last Thursday evening
q. H. Turrittin was chosen Chairman
and l.. j. Coin, Secretary.
Trib is only a liniment; but the besi
liniment yet discovered by man There
lore much is sal about it.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-02
The Squadron Sails.

QUARANTINE, $. l., Aug. 1.-The
White Squadron proceeded TO sea a. l6.5)
o'clock this morning.
The flagship New York led the way. iol-
lowed by the Cincinnati the Indiana. the
Amphatrite and the Newark In order
named. The Fender Fern held position
abreast of the flagship.
The other available ships OF the squad
ron. the Maine. Columbia. Raleigh. and
Katatdin are ordered to join him as soon
as possible. On the high seas. the Ad-
miral will transfer his flag TO the Fern.
Rnd put the New YORK In line with
the other ships for the drills. The squad
ron is under orders to rendezvous at
Hampton Roads between August Sth and
10Th. by which time they will require
coal and stores. and mail may be adj
dressed them at that point
The cruiser. San Francisco, which has
been lying at Mersine since July 5th.
left that port yesterday for Smyrna, for
stores and the department cabled the
Marblehead. now at Katania. Italy. TO
20 10 Smyrna at once to receive her
stores. which had also been sent there
stores, which had also been sent there.
The Yorktown left Nagasah to-day for
Yokohama.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-02
A SPANISH BRIDE.
The Iaurada's Captain spurns tho Offer
and Protests to Secretary Oiney.

PHILADELPHIA, PA, Aug. 1.-Cap-
tain Mummy. OF the Laurada, has received
a letter from Spanish Consul Jose Con-
gosto. that he will pay ten thousand dol
lars for information leading to the cap
tire within Spanish waters OF any mill
tary or naval expedition, or OF any ves-
sci engaged in carrying men and muni-
tiOns TO Cuba. The ofer carries with
It promise OF immunity from arrest or
apprehension to any person or persons
v no sbaIl give such information. wheth-
er or not such person or persons are par
ticpants in TuCh expeditions.
The letter was delivered TO Murphy by
an attache of the Spanish Consulate, who
said he had been sent by DR.. Congosto.
CAPTAIN Murphy, in speaking Of the letter,
said. "Only in the most kindly spirit do
l say that IL Is an attempt to brlbe me.
[ wish TO assure him that am not in the
business OF surrendering secrets which
do not POSSESS. and say 10 him frankly.
II IL were ten times $4,000. he could not
induce me 10 turn informer. do not feel
insuted by the action or the Spanish
Consul, but do believe that a man sery-
ing in his honorable capacity ought TO
have a higher appreciation or the patriot
ism Of the American citizen than 10 at
tempt 10 purchase MN lot cash. EVE
IDENTIFY he Is only following out the in
structions Of his government, and l am
trying to carry out the orders Of my en-
ployers."
captain Murphy handed tho communl-
cation to Captain W. W. Ker. counsel
FOR the J. u. Hart Company who will
forward It with a protest TO Secretary
Olncy.
Captain Kerr IN speaking OF the offer.
said: 1T Is an infamous act, and an
insult 10 American citizenship. IL is n
usurpation Of authority on his part 10
declare that those who violate the neu-
tralitv laws OF the United States will
receive immunity If they surrender GER
tain information even though they be
not participants in the expeditionI That
is "a dangerous declaration for a man
10 make Just now. Ten thousand dol
lars Is a big inducemont FOR some person
10 steal secretly into a vessel. for in
stance. lying IN the port bound for Cuba
and place munitions OF war. such as
dynamite. on boarl. This individual
could inform the Spanish government
and the vessel wo-ild be seized the mo-
mcnt she entered within the Cuban
three-mile-llmit.
" Ishall call the attention OF Secretary
Olney TO the letter"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-02
THE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS.
They Repudiate the Telegram Of Con-
graduation to Bryan.
Do NOT APPROVE OF FREE COINAGE.
They Say Mr.. Jefferson. II Alive wouid DO
Tn. Last American Statesman who
Would Sanction Free
Silver.

CHARL VA, Aug. L.
special.-The following card appeared IN
tho Daily Progress Of this evening"
"The undersigned members Of the sum
mer Law Class OF the University Of Nir-
cinia have read in the papers what pur-
norts 70 be a telegram speaking for all
Of the members OF this class and send
ing hearty congratulations to Mr.. Bryan
one of the nominees for the presidency
1--WE desire to say that as members OK
that class we have no knowledge OF the
dispatch sent to Mr.. Bryan. we may
say also that we. by no means. approve
the scheme OF unlimited coinage OF SILVER
at ratio Of Is to !, and are OF opinion that
Mr. jefferson. If alive. would be the last
one of American statesmen who would
sanction such mischieyous proposition.
Signed 4. Is. Helm. Kentucky, j. j.
Elson, Jr., Washington
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-02
THE ATLANTIC CITY mormon.
The Exact Number OF Dead is Forty-Four
Aid for the Sufferers.

ATLANTIC CITY. y. j.. August l.
Since the accident the greatest confusion
has prevailed in regard to the exact num-
Der Of the dead and their Identification.
Last nicht the list oil dead was various
lv placed at from fOrty-sercn 10 forty
rire, and as there were a number OF mu-
ulated portions Of bodies, 1T was impossible
as first 10 accurately nt them TO the pro-
per persons. Some OF the bodies were so
badly torn that they were improperly iden-
tiled. This afternoon all uncertainty as
10 the number of killed and their identl-
hcation was cleared up.
The exact number OF dead so far is
forty-four.
The body Of Mr.. Fei-han was idenu-
fed to-day by his vie
His body al first way supposed TO ne
that OF Samuel T.. Murphy OF Bridgcton.
MIR. Murphy, however, turned up alive
in Hridecton. and as Mr. Fcichan had
ccme here, ard nothing heard from him
since 10y nis wife. she came TO Atlantic
City 10 look for him. Alr. Feighan was
retired liquor dealer. and came to At
lantc City on the police department ex-
cifsIon anl ii is supposed he tool, the
bfidecton excursion train in mistake for
iur nllaD -.pD.a t4llI
Tho cottagcrs ana hotel guests to-day
began 10 send contributions in money 10
The Saniiarium for tie sufferers there.
over $3.50 was received from this source
up TO this hour.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-02

der and Will continue TO smoke his pipe
and talk on and on until he reaches APP
pVInattox the grand finale. If his listener
che does all the talking viii tdrry with
Inn. and shows any interest in personal
"reminiscences IN which -hc speaker IS
tho hero. much time will be consumed,
and as a result many of the great bat
ties viii have to be overlooked. for II IS
told OF this old soldier that along about
eseven o'clock the companion Of his youth
Will send for him with this almOnition:
IF you have not reached AppomattoN
yet, postpone 1t until tomorrow night;
come hcme, it's bedtime" lie generally
turns in.
This old soldier was approached by a
lady, daughter of Confederate Genera,
a short time ago. who knowing his rcpu--
taiiou as a Confederate soldier aSNtu
him could he not contribute some rene
OF tho war for n collection she was Sath-
orng here to send 10 the Confederate Mt-
scum now established In the Nhl1e
House of the Confederacy, at Richmond.
Va. The was she put the question was
that she was out looking for relies OF
the war, could he aid her IN nndlnS some.
Ho brlced himself bacR, aud IN MS most
courteous ChestC riieldian, southern slyle'
replied, Madam, I'm rolic OF the idto
war" To his utter surprise ana morti-
cation, the lady promptly replied, ON
1 know that, but ! am looking lor reil0@
for the museum; am not collecting relics
for the Geological Garden. The story mas
become current locally ana our veteran
hero is catching IL on every hand.
Nr. Robert II. Gillock, agent or the
United States Express i'm Lexington, Va
secured from ore OF the messengers run
ming between this point and washington
a new silver certificate OF the Low ISSUE
and design for one dollar. lie came mp
TOWN with IL and displayed 4 10 num-
ber OF his friends and business men. IL
was a curiosity 90 all. Ihis not BENG
tho first Of he kind ever here MI. Ill-
lock had considerable fun orerlng IL 10
people in business asking for change. NO
one would give four quarters for II. lie
would then ask them, "Wil you give me
three quarters for it?' and no inNarlaDly
was refused. lie took II an over the
town. and il was viewed with Suspicion
and no one wanted IL at any price. no
one would believe for q moment that IL
was real United States money ana MuHc
"A large percentage Of the people OF thls
section are silver men, none -. ptc",
wanted the suspicious looking bill, ana
Nr. Glllock returned TO his Office much
amused with the new silver certncate in
his pocket-a repudiated currency by the
people Of "The Athens Of Virginia.
A Young lady some years ago TOOK
school eight miles from Lexington, Na.,
''The Athens of Virginia and as part
OF her school duties. she read every morn
ing selections from the Bible and re
peated the Lord Prayer. Her school
numbered some forty-five children. When
she asked all who knew the Lords Pray
or 70 hold up their hands only one pupil
held his hand. and when she came 70
question him she iound OUT i tnat ne oi.s ny
knew ahe first few words. Many OF the
other children had never heard or IL
We're IS strong argument that home mis-
sions should be supported.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-02
THE CLEVELAND RIOTS.
Military and Police Called Out-One Man
Shot.

CLEVELAND, o., Aug. 1.-Two COM
panies of militia and ninety police were
ordered TO the Brown works by Mayor
McKisson shortly before noon to-day in
anticipation OF trouble at the works when
the men came out at noon.
Fifteen minutes after the first order
was issued another call for police was
made. and every available policeman in
tho city was sent out.
At u o'clock a crowd OF twenty-five
non-union men left the works without
police escort. They were intercepted
by three or four men. who followed them
at a distance.
The lockout men threw rocks at the men
they were following.
This so excited the latter that just
before reaching Clifton street, several OF
them pulled revovers and commenced
shooting John Prinz. of st. Clair street,
union moulder. employed at City Foun-
dry. No. 2, while walking up the C1eve-
land and Pittsburg railroad tracks. was
shot three times. one bullet passed un-
der his heart and through an arm below
the elbow. Before reaching the hospital
he became unconscious and il was feared
that he would die at any moment.
Prinz is SS years old, married, and has
two children.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-02
OWE on THE COyFEDERATE.
Uncle Sans New Note Eepudiatsd-A
Good Mission Field.

LEXINGTON. VA. July Especial
heard joke on an old Confederate sol
dier, member Of the famous "Stoncwail
brdage'' that IS too good TO leave un-
told. The veteran. the subject Of the
story. bears record as a soldier who.
during the four long years OF the civil
conflict between the States. hat for pa
trfotism. bravery, daring. anl devotion
10 duty Is eNcelied By none. IIe rs a resi-
dent OF this place and IS an active busi-
ness man. When his days labors ia the
store are over and he has enioysd a
substantial supper with his family he is
wont TO seek the company OF some one
who was In the war. with whom nc can
discuss the events OF that memorable
contest before the Court OF Mars
II Is said OF him that he usually opens
up his evenings discussion OF the war
psriod by pointing out how the war could
have been avoided: then DE begins with
First Manassas and shows how that bat.
us should have been conductcd-upOn
lines that conform 10 his 1dess-snd from
that stage OF the great civil strife be
Ntaa N - battles In their regular or.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-02

New York Discussed Hs the Next Place OF
N"~''nr. but il T. % Ev-ersiV-.
LONDON. Aug. This was the last
day OF the International Socialists Traies
Congress, and aside from an expected
discussion OF social questions. its result,
was expected, have been nil. 1t was ie-
cided to-day that the next Congress would
be held In Germany In 1890. II the poliu-
cal difficulties in that country prevented
the holding OF the Congress there, then
it would be held I'm Paris in 1900. 1t was
also decided that anarchists would not
be admitted as delegates to the next
Congress.
When the question of the next Congress
was under discussion, the American dele
gates proposed that New York be selected
as the place OF meeting. They said they
would arrange TO charter a steamer TO
convey delegates from Europe to the
United States ON account Of the expense.
The anarchists who hal been refused
admission TO the Congress as delegates,
had ensconsed themselves I'm the gallery
Of the hall. and there signiiied their dis
approval fthe proposal by shouting
Long live anarchy" After cheering for
socialism and singing. "Auld Lang Syne."
and the "Marseilaise," the Congress all
jOurncd
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-02
THE POrOMAC REGATTA.
The Philadelphia Barge Club Wins the
Senior Fours.


WASHINGTON. D. c.. Aug. 1.-The
Annual Potomac River Regatta II 1896
was successfully pulled off to-day. All
the races with the exception Of the
eighths. which was ono mile straight
away, were one mile and half with one
turn.
The race for junior eighths between
the Potomac Boat Club and the Columbia
Athletic Club. both Of WASHINGTON was
won by the Columbias, by half a length.
Time. 5.23 80.
The second race, singles, between Bros
coe Lockwood, Of the Philadelphia Boat
Club and Peter Moar, of the Columbia
Athletic Club, was won by Lockwood,
with Moar a poor second, 10y fifteen
lengths. Time. 1881 2-5.
The third race. for junior fours. between
the Ariel Boat Club of Baltimore and the
Columbia Athletic Club of this city. was
a walk-over for the Ariors. the Columbia
four not starting. Time 1854.
The fourth race for senior fours. be-
tween the Ariel Boat Club. Cf Baltimore.
the Analostan Boat Club Of Washing
ton: the Philadelphia Barge Club OF
Philadelphia, and the Columbia Athletic
Club. was won by the Philadelphia Barge
Club by a length. with the Columbia four
second. and the Analostans. third. Time,
$50 IL.
The fifth race. for light fours, between
the Columbia Athletic Club and the Po-
tomac Boat Club only one starter. the
Potomac not racing on account Of the
sickness OF j. II. Doyle.
The sixth race for intermediate cighths
between the Columbia Athletic Club. the
Analostan Boat Club and the Potomac
Club. all Of this city was won by the
Columbias. by a length. with the Potomac
second. by third of a length. Time,
ZOO rs
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-02
HANNA md PI4TT,
The Expected Conference Held and Piatt
Smiles.

NhiiifNs
NEW YORK. Aug. THE meeting be-
tn cen Chairman Mark A. Hanna, OF the
National Republican Committee, and Mr..
Thos. c. Platt. which has been expected
for days took place this afternoon. APP
parently the conference was pre-arfanged'
although announcement was made at
national headquarters this morning that
no formal invitation had been sent 10
Mr.. Platt and his friends.
At 2.55 Mr.. Platt arrived. He was
accompanied by Chas. W. Hackett. chair
man State Committee. and Edward Lau-
terbach, chairman of the County Com
mittee. The three gentlemen were met
by Col. Sworls, the sergeant-at-arms, and
escorted at once 10 Mr.. Hanna's room.
vice-president Candidate Garrett A. Ho-
bart and National Committeeman Scott
were present at tho conference, which
lasted one hour and n half
When the meeting was over. Messrs
Platt. Hackett, and Lauterbach said:
As they made their way 10 the express
elevator that thee talk had been most
pleasant. and absolute harmony prevailed.
Platt said that active campaign work
viii begin in this State at an early day
and by his smiles. II was plain that the
regular organization will have charge.
Mr.. Hanna was asked If ex-President
Harrison had agreed TO speak az the first
meeting IN this city. lie replied:
''Mr. Harrison has been invited by the
local organizations. but has deferred his
answer We all hope that he will sneak. 4"
Mr.. Hanna saw a great many callers to-
day. National Committeeman @. l.. Kurtz.
OF Ohio. was among the number. Mr.
Rurtz said that the campaign I'm Nc
Knley's State Will be opened August
18th by mammoth mass-meCeting at
Columbus. The speakers will be the Hon.
Thomas n. Reed. OF Maine: Governor
Foraker and Senator John Sherman, or
Ohio.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-02
Assnssins LYnched.

MONTGOMERY. ALA. Aug. 1.-Two
weeks ago an attempt was made to assas-
sinate G. ID. Hunter. a prominent citi-
zen OF Dallas county. While sitting on
his front porch surrounded by his family.
two loads OF shot were fired at him. For
tunately he was not fatally wounded.
Isidore Mobley, q negro. was arrested on
Wednesday. charged with the crime and
confessed. duplicating Billy Hunterm. an
other negro,
The negroes were committed 10 Jail by
the magistrate. AS the constable was
on his way TO the county Jail at Selma,
with the prisoners. he was overpowered
by n mob Of masked men. who took pos
session OF the prisoners and carried them
10 bridge, hanging both. After the
hanging. volley was fired into their
bodies.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-02

NASIIPEE MASS. Aug. 1.--Tbe Prcsi-
dent and his party are having fine woa-
thcr for their two-days' fishing here. The
place is rather isolate. being nearly eight
miles from the nearest railroad and tcle-
graph station. and the prty have the
only hostelry in the town all to them
selves.
There were many Of the villages about
last evening when it became known that
the President was in town, anxious to
catch a glimpse Of him.
Richard Watson Glider Joined the party
AT MaShpce
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-02

The Republican Nominating Convention
Meets Wednesday.

Dctis w ehnt-uay.
HAMPTON, VA, August Especial
Last Saturday, after the Bryan Sewall
Club, No. /, had been organized, Mr.. II.
4. Hughes seemed TO think there was
room for a second club in this city, and
then and there, without informing Club
No. OF his intentions, organized the sec
ond club 10 be known as the Elizabeth
city County Bryan and Sewall Club. Club
No. / knew nothing OF this movement until
the resolution inviting Populists 10 join
the club was adopted, and Mr.. Hughes
informed them that Club No. had been
organized with an enrollmsnt of forty
members.
The Republican county convention meets
IN Hampton Monday. At that time they
will elect Delegates to the District con-
vention. which meets Wednesday,
Mrs l.. VI. Peterson and her daughters
Misses Ruth and Mary. returned home
from Petersburg to-day accompanied by
Miss Mary Peterson. OF Petersburg.
Mr. James Cumming. Of Baltimore. Is
visiting his brother. Mr. Samuel Cumming.
OF this city.
Rev J. J. Gravatt. formerly pastor Of
81 Johns church. OF this city but now
OF Richmond. Is visiting friends here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-02
For an Indepeudent Canada

MONTREAL. July 3l.-The Independence
OF Canada Club held a meeting last even
ing and adopted a constitution and by
laws Steps were taken to form Pro-
vncial Board. with branches throughout
the province. 1t is intended to have the
branches in this province act In contunc-
tion with similar organizations formed
In the province OF Ontario. 1t is stated
that a Dominion Convention OF those IA
voring the independence OF Canada will
be held soon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-02
fIIryois sorAD-voNrr MEN.

.r.,t, -, r,ioiuinr Them From U-ing the
Nnt~" De'n""~'tir
CHICAGO. Aug. 1.-The sound-money
Democracy of Illinois Will hold state
convention in Chicago August 9Th to-
nominate full State ticket and elect
delegates to the anti-free-silver national
convention.
There is considerable talk In Demo
cratic circles that Chairman Henrichsen,
OF the Democratic State Committee VIII
exercise his authority as Secretary OF
state to prevent the gold Democrats us
Ing the name Democratic on the BAL
lots. with anatiachment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-02
IrcasurN Sinicmenf.

WASHINGTON, Aug. l.-The debt
statement issued this afternoon shows a
net increase in the public debt less cash
In the Treasury during July OF si0.S7.-
$3.50 The interest-bearing debt increased
$3.50. The misunderstanding debt de-
creased sii6.726. and cash IN the Treasury
decreased ll.21362i. 30.
The balances OF the several classes OF
debt at the close of business July 81. were:
Understanding debt. ss47, ,3si. $50; debt on
which interest has ceased since maturity
81 .633. $40: debt bearing no interest, 3s3,-
3l5O94. Total. s.. .222. 3l2,9S4.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-02
Twas "a Rebel Victory.

HAVANA. Aug. l.-'urtner adVices of
a private character have reached here
from Santiago de Cuoa OF mo recent
engagement between the Spanish force
under command OF Colonel Segura and
the rebels led by Rabi. According to
government reports. the troops won the
victory after inficting heavy losses on
the rebols. themselves escaping with
slight losses.
Details of the engagement are oeing
suppressed by the government but ad-