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nixided pemocratIc Opinion.

RALEIGH. n. c., July 3O.-tSpecial)-
some ~ tbe members OF the Democratic
State Committee say they think 1t a
cos,rtesv 10 give the Populists a division
of electors, pro rata. as an acknowledg-
ment OF PopuIist support OF Bryan; DINERS
~ rslxssn in the middle OF the road; that
~ deal is now made with the Populists
IL will have TO be made again. and that
what the Populsts dread above all & o1her G
cn,,,,ted- that IL is strange that just now,
,sban the Democrats have things so That
~ ponnlists have either TO come 10 the
nemorrats or else have their vote divided
the fusion matter should DC brought up
with such eagerness. ----. ------
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
cro,yds NJ the Roof-cnrden,

Fashion has decreed that the Jefferson
roofgarden should be numbered among
her pleasure resorts, and whatever the
tickle dame DEGREES Is rigidiy obeyed py
her followers.
Every evening the roof-garden is visited
by fashionable audiences that are seldom
equalled during the winter season at the
Academy of Music.
Miss Vera Harte continues 10 increase
her admirers, and her position as the IA
vorite artist. The acts OF the Beaumont
sisters, Mercedes and AiaZuz and Mar
quette are also thoroughly appreciated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
Resumption of Passenger Service.

On and after Saturday. August LIST, the
elegant steamer Virginia Will resume
her tri-weekly trips from Richmond to
Baltimore, leaving Richmond every
Tuesday, Thursday. and Saturday about
3 p. NJ, arriving Baltimore next morning
about $3.50. Fare, 81 to Baltimore; state
rooms from 70 cents up. and meals on
the European plan.
Correspondingly low rates to Washing
ton, Philadelphia, Wilmington, and New
York. For further information apply to
II. NJ BOYKIN, General Agent
S9g east Main street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
Meath ofa ynIuabIe Citizen.

CHRIsTIANsBURG, VA. July g.
Mace died to-day In him the county
loses one Of its most prominent and valu-
able citizens He came here from Bote-
tourt In 1870, young man without means.
By his Industry and thrift he had ac-
quired a handsome fortune. lie COM
,oenced IN fail in health Just year ago.
ne was 50 years of age A large circle OF
friends and admirers mourn ms deatn,
He foined the Baptist Church in his early
boyhood, and had been a CONSISTENT ihein- m
forty years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
wHEnn wArsoN IS AT.
NO Fasion," In His Opinion, "UntiI
seWaiI Nithdraws."

ATLANTA, July 30.-Hon. Tom Wat
son telegIaphed the Constitution this
morning explaining that no answer was
sent TO last nights query. as published
in the press dispatches, as the telegraph
ehce had closed. He Gays IN to-day's
telegram. I'm the event that Sewall
does not retire. the Popuists win put out
iuli electoral ticket There can be no
fusion until Sewall withdraws. / give
you this merely az my opinion"
he sends a second telegram in which
he announces that the Executive Com
miiiee viii determine All these questions.
ana that perhaps the State convention
VII do a.. and adds that ne stands by his
letter TO the Augusta Chronicle. in which
Dc stated that until Sewall retired there
were but two plans for action. one was
two distinct electoral tickets. and the
second an electoral ticket composed
largely 0f Democrats and partly OF POpu-
lists. He concludes his telegram to-day
b. the statement: My own judgment
is that we must run full electoral
ticket until Sewal rctires.'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
srxTu DISTRICT REPUBLICANS.
Colonel ]. Hampton Hoge Nominated
for Congress-.

LYNCHBURG. VA. July O.-tspe-
cial 1.-The Republican convention for the
Sixth District Of Virginia, held for the
purpose OF nominating a candidate for
Congress, met in the opera-house In this
city to-day. 1. B. Stovall presided, and
Robsrt Cox (coiored( was secretary. The
Comnnitfee on Resolutions reported, en-
dorSing the 81. Louis platform, denounc-
ing the Chicago platform. and declaring
that the Republican party OF the Sixth
District believes in the increase OF the
circulating medium in a ratio equal TO
th. Increase Of population, and industrial
development. The report was adopted.
Colonel j. Hampton Hoge was nOmi-
mated for CongTess by ORGANIZATION.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
Forming a veteran Association

A meeting Of the war members and
such old members Of Company ID, First
Virginia Regiment. as have served full
enlistment with the company was he'd
last evening at the Armory. and an as
sociation was temporarily organized.
Captain r.. p. Reeve called the meeting
TO order. and the following Committee
on Organization was named Captain
Reeve. Captain G. n Crawford. Iieuten-
ant Stringer Sergeant Charles r. Loehr,
Sergeant Luffsey, and Mr.. III. w. Four
qurean.
The meeting was then adjourned 10
meet again when the Committee on Or
ganization should be ready TO report.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
LIGHTNING STRIKES wARsHIP.
Flames Take Possession-Vessei De-
serted and Sunk.

ROME July SO.-During the prevalence
of a thunderstorm lightning struck the
coast -doferco warship Roma, AMI set fire
to her. The flames spread rapidly, IN
spite Of the efforts of the crew to sub
due them. and her commander seeing
that they were approaching the powder
magazine. gave orders 10 attach tor
pedo 10 the hull of the vessel. and then
for all hands to abandon the ship. When
the small boats containing the crew We're
at n safe distance. the torpedo was dis
charged. tearing a great hole in the hull,
and causing the Roma 10 quickly sink.
Nobodyewas hurt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31

morning. lie rose early and received
host Of callers. but had nothing TO say TO
reporters. The work Of the campaign VIII
commence In earnest next week. when
Mr.. Joseph H. Manley. of Maine, is ex-
pected 20 arrive In this city. The vice
presidential candidate. Mr.. Hobart, OF
New Jersey VIII also have a room OF his
own In the headquarters suite.
After tomorrow the Executive Commit
tee will be in continuous session until the
close OF the campaign.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31

delphia, trustee. under the Will OF Jonn
Scott, OF Edinburgh. Scotland
The medal bears upon its face this m
scription: "The John Scott medal 10 inc
most deserving. To Langstaf Johnston,
for his bonding joint for electric raitway
by the recommendation OF Franklin IN
stitute, 1885, The reverse side bears the
seal
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
VIII support bryan and sewaiI.

cial)-Mr. J. w. Porter a lifelong Re-
publican and prominent citizen of this
county. In a column-and-a-half letter IN
this evenings Progress, gives elaborate
reasons for cordially supporting Bryan
and Sewall Mr. Porter has never voted
ANYTHING else than a Republican ticket
since the party was founded. He believes
the Democratic ticket will be triumphant
ly elected
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
SOUTHERN DENTAL ASSOCIATION.
Election of Omcers-Ncxt Meeting Mt
Old Point.

Election of 0mcers-Next Meeting Mt
Old Point.
ASHEVILLE. \. c., July SO.-At the ses-
sion this morning Of the Southern Dental
Association the election OF officers was
held. with the following results: W. a.
Richards, Of Knoxville. president; b. T.
Beadles. OF Danville. first vice-president
4. r. Johnston. second vice-president, +.
= Welch, Of Pensa Goa, Fla. third wee
president: p. B. Brabson, OF knoXville'
treasurer: G. L. Alexander, Of Charlotte,
corresponding secretary; S. w. Foster
of Atlanta. recording secretary; ". r.
Clifton. of Waco. Tex, and H. r. Beach,
OF CIarksville, Tenn, Executive Com
mittee.
The next meeting will be he'd at Old
Point Comfort on the first Tuesday in
August, 1897.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31

Mr. George W. Thomas has drawn up
petition TO be presented to Governor
O'Ferrall, asking for the pardon Of Alex
ander Smith (colored). who was convicted
I'm Henrico and sentenced to the peniten-
tiary for eighteen months on the charge
Of unlawfully assaulting stephen Baker.
Alexander is only II Years old, and was
convicted on the 18th day of October last.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31

widow. Mrs. Robert Thompson, and just
a few years prior to the war they were
married. Mr.. Pollard then moved To
farm owned by his wife, and adjoining
the one on which he died. This wife was
the grandmother OF David Jennings
Thompson. and the great-aunt OF David
James Thompson. whom Marable unwar-
rantedly accused OF the murder OF MRS.
Lucy Jane Pollard.
Mr. Pollard lived happily with his first
wife until 1870, when she dled-
Eight weeks after her death, ne
married another widow, Mrs Martha
Lewis and moved TO the tarm
on which he died. She lived oniy
ten years, and a few weeks aiter ner
death he married the wife who was nlur-
dered-Miss Lucy Jane Fowlkes' OF Notto-
way county, who was ais superior soei@i-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
Mr. Mullen was Chosen as Delegate.

At a called meeting OF Richmond
Typographical Union, held Wednesday
evening for the purpose of electipg a dele
gate TO the international Union. Mr.. VIII
liam H. Mullen was elected on the first
ballot over two competitors. The inter-
national body meets this year at Colorado
Springs. the location of the Home for
Aged and Iufirm Union Printers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
DEMOCRATIC CAMPAIGN CLAIM.
All States south and West of Penn
syIvanin for Free silver.

WASHINGTON. July 30-The Demo-
cratic Congressional Campaign Committee
has issued as campaign document a
map, showing all States OF the Union,
with the electoral vote Of each. The
letter-press explanatory Of the map holds
that free silver win carry all the States
south and west Of Pennsylvania, with a
total or $50 electoral votes. New England
New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylva-
mia. with III electoral votes, are claimed
as doubtful States.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
A DISASTROUS STORM.
buildings ToppIed Over-Fitteen
Persons Reported Killed.

CLEVELAND. o., July S0.-A special
from Athens says the most destructive
storm in the history of Sunday Creek Val
ley occurred at Gloucester, a mining
town. twelve miles north. last night
Buildings were toppled over and trees
torn from their roots, and the town this
morning was a scene Of desolation. FIVE
persons are reported killed, and several
others seriously injured. Nearly every
building was damaged, and many were
completely demolished. Sunday creek Is
washing away everything before IT.
Later reports say the number Of dead
will reach fifteen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
SWANSON RENOMINATED.
Enthusiastic Endorsement of the
Chicago Nominees.

Chicago Nominees.
MARTINsVILLE. VA. July SO.-(spe-
al.)-The Fifth District Democratic Con-
gressional Convention, held here to-day.
was called to order by Hon. r. a. James.
of Danville. Va, at 1905 p. NJ
The proceedings were opened with
prayer offered by Rev. II. c. Smith, OF
this place. Hon. Edward Saunders, OF
chairman, and J. e. 9. Ambrose. our
Democratic county chairman, temporary
secretary. Mr.. Saunders made a speech
in which he discussed the merits OF De
mocracy and the main issue now before
the people with rare eloqusnce and aoili-
ty After this he announced the conVeh-
ton ready 10 proceed TO permanent or
ganizatiOn, when IL was moved that me
temporary organization be made perna-
nenf This was carried, and Chairman
Saunders then declared the appointment
Of committees next in order.
RESOLUTIONS.
At this point Judge ~ II. Harrison, OF
this piace, moved that In view or the Op-
vious harmony of sentiment which pre-
vailed I'm the convention, the appointment
Of committees be dispensed with, and mere
he offered the following resolution:
Resolved py the Democrats OF the rhth
Congressional District On convention as
sembled at Martinsyille on the tVth day
OF July, 1890. nrst, ihat we heiepy VI
dorse the platform and nominees OF ms
National Democratic Convention. held az
Chicago on the 7th day OF July. 1896. Ws
endorse the course OF our beloved senator
Iohn w. Daniel, In the United States Sen
ste and the course OF Hon. c, A. Swan
son In the Congress OF the United states
for their untiring efforts In behalf or th'
,naaees and AGAINST the trusts and com
hines and the money powers OF Lombard
and Wall sweets. and we pledge our sup
cor, no the nominee for Congress. In tn'
language Of our noble and eloquent LEAD
srs sYou shall not press down upon th'
brovy OF labor this crown OF thofns. fos
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
REPUBLICAN HEADQUARTERS.
Hammer soon so Be Thrown 10 the
Breeze.

NEW YORK. July 3o.--The Republican
National Committee took possession this
morning OF their new headquarters. No. !
Madison avenue. Only a few OF the ten
iooins are ready for occupancy. Cclonei
Hrhfp A. swords, scrgeant-at t-arms OF me
committee, IL Ia charge. and is making
arrangements FOR the hanging OF gigan-
tle banner across Twenty-tnird street.
PICTURES Of Mckinley and Hobart, OF
herolc Size are 10 be fiKe1 on the build
ing facing Madison Square.
Af. Hama waa not Al headquarters this
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
E. S. POLLARD DEAD.
HUSBAND OF SOLOMON MARAnLYs
VICTIM NO MORE.
SAID HE DREADED DEATH'
A sketch Of Hi. Career-Commence
Life ns n PedIer--His Several "ivcs'
Amn.scd a small Tortuns-His IH-
tegrfty.
tegrfty.

KEYSvILLE. VA. July 3c--(speciais)--
Mr. Edward s. Pollard died at his nome
near here at II o'clock this morning.
after an illness Of three weeks. He VIII
be buried tomorrow by the side OF ais
wife, Lucy Jane Pollard, who was mur-
dered last year by solomon Maraoie MT.
Pollard was conscious all day yesterday.
and predicted that he would die before
noon to-day. He made no further state
ment In regard to the murder but said he
dreaded death.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
Dog Medicines.

We are headquarters Tor Medicines OF
every kind for the health and comfort
OF sick dogs. Call at cur store for a
pamphlet on Dogs and Their Ailments. 4"
by Polk Miller.
POLK MILLER DRUG COMPANY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
The Best Dog Soap.

Dogs at this season Of the year are
more or less ''mangy," and are worried
by flies and fieas. Get a box Of our Ser
geants Carbolic Soft Soap, the only kind
that's az to wash 'em with. Price 25 cents.
POLK MILLER DRUG COMPANY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
sI<ETCH OF HIS I.ITE.

Edward 8. Pollard was born in Notto-
way county. Va. In 1922, or hunois
parentage. He received a common school
education. and began tho battle OF life as
a pedler. He travelled through Nottoway.
I.unenburg. and adjoining counties. While
on one OF his trips through Lunenhurs
oou,tv he met and fell In love with a.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
Take steamer Pocahontas

SATURDAY NIGHT, AUGUST g. 1896
T5c... Round trip TO Norfolk. .7oc.
75c.. Round trip to Newport News. ..16c
soc. q. Round trip 10 Ocean ew......soc
soc Round trip to Norfolk or New
mort News for ladies' and children
under 12 years. ...............5o Soc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
For Over EIffy Ienrs

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for children teething 1t soothes
the child. softsns the gums. allays all
main. cures wind-colic. and Is the best
remedy for Diarrhoea; 25 cents a bot
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
ror,,e., T.rtIes,, Turtles,.,

Federal-Street Market, north First and
Federal streets. Mail orders solicited.
ANDREW AARONSON, Agent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31

Get a package OF Antonis Pure Home
Made Soft Cream Candy. and his fine
Bonbons before leaving the city. NO
2l5 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
Why Not

1ake trip on the steamer Pocahontas
| 10 Norfolk, Old Point. or Newport News,
and be comfortable during the hot spell
| NO DUST, NO DIRT, COOL
i BREEZES.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
Turtles. TurtIss,. Turtle..,l

Federal-Street Market. north First AID
Federal streets. Mail orders solicited.
ANDREW AARONSON. Agent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
IIrrI.n FoRTUNE

BY street economy Mr.. Pollard amassed
a little fortune of several thousand uoi-
lars. of which he was always Dragslng.
He was very eccentric, and would never
mt anv OF his money In bank. Living
INTO himself and with few intimate
frIends he never spent anything, and sold
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31

shall not cruelty mankind upon a cross
Second. we hereby declare the Hon.
c. A. Swanson the nominee OF this COIL
yention by acclamati0n."
GREAT ENTHUSIASM.
The motion and resolutions were re-
coivod with a tremendous outburst Of APP
plause. After quiet had been restored the
chairman put the motion and resolutions
10 the convention, and they were unani-
mously adopted.
a Committee Of three was then appoint
al consisting of Judge ". II. Harrison
Mr.. Fulton. OF Grayson county. and Cap
tain y. NJ. Hatcher, OF Franklin. TO notify
Mr. Swanson Of his nomination, and es-
cort him to the rostrum.
Mir. Swanson's appearance was greeted
with a storm Of applause. He entertained
his enthusiastic audience with forcible
and telling speech. after which the con-
vention adjourned at l:b.
TShe nersonnel OF this convention was OF
a high and intellectual order, and greater
enthugiagm and harmony were never man.
Tested al a political gathering in this sec
tOn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
HIS INTEGRIrY.
The Weather.

-, WASHINGTON. July 30.-Forecast
irup for Virginia Fair weather, pre-
I'M" ceded by showers in the early
morning slightly cooler; north
erly winds.
North Carolina: Generally fair wealth
ar possibly showers on the coast Friday
afternoon or night westerly winds.
The area OF high pressure has remained
stationary In the Gulf States. diminish
ing in magnitude. A second high area
NJ slight extent has moved from north Of
Montana to Minnesota
Rain has fallen in New England, tue
Middle Atlantic States. the Upper Ohio
Valley and Florida.
Fair weather will prevail In the At
lantic States, preceded by showers N
New England and the Middle Atlantis
States.
TEE WEATHER IN RICHMOND iEsrrEDAr
was clear and fair. with a considerabls
fall of temperature at night.
State OF thermometer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
sydnor & Hundlex.

Refrigerators. kefrlgeratcrs!
Refrigeratorsl Rcfrigerators!
Refrigera .orsl Refrigerators!
sYDNOR & HuNpLEfs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
MRS. LUCY JANE POLLARD.
cThe Murdered Lady.)

CThe Murdered Lady)
nearly everything he raised. He was
great miser. He often loaned his money
out at the usurious rate Of % cents per
day on a hundred dollars, ana on no
other terms could you get 1t, no matter
how badly you need It,
HIS INTEGRITY.
Mr.. Pollard was always very strnigh'-
forward ia all business transactions, and
whatever he told you could be relied on.
He left his property 10 his sister and his
wife's brother. He gave the church OF
which his wife was a member 500. no
had no children by any OF his wives. he
stated to his attendant physician during
his sickness that he believed solomon
Marable died with lie on his lips.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31

,-,su1NGTON. July so.--The following
...,.mat'on was issued from the state
n,partmeni this afternoon;
..s,. tbe President OF the United states
4 llLln.
Evening journal., 1896-01-04
EDITORIAL COMMENT.

United, the honest citizens OF Phile-
dolphia viii DO invlnclble; divided into
three or four discordant organizations
they win bs powtrlesa and the combine
viii win an easy victory. Get together
FOR tho election Of good councilmen and
do 80 40 quickly as possible. -Philadel-
phla Tines
II anybody bad bought Lord Dunraven
az this country's estimate OF HIM six
months ago and should sell him st It's
estimate Of him now, there would BE-
another awful case Of bankruptcy.
Boston Globe
Thee s 10 doubt that the people are
fond of devilahness. This war talk may
mean tho expenditure Of millions OF
money and tho sacrifice OF tholsands Of
lives but the people are 10 favor Of 10
We have not heard q dissenting voice
Tie people want war Even the children
talk OF the prospect with glee Is Is
devilishnesF; it is popular - Atchiaon
Globe
Senator Gray and Secretary Morton
have brought cut the little dwarf third
term for another airing The unfortunate
creature cannot thrive without wind -
New York nail and Express
Complaint Is made that Senator Morgan
spoke for an hour and a half at the New
England Soclety's dinner In New York.
TO the detriment Of others who he'd
desired s chance % revel Ia the fumes OF
their own verbosity The time Is coming
when the spsllbinders OF tho table will
have Co be given leave TO print their
remarks PHILADELPHIA Record
Evening journal., 1896-01-04
RssIasnee. Ilnrned ID YonI.era.

YoNKERs. n. ", Jan. 4.-Whilo ex-
Senntor X j. Treanor was lighting a can
de 40 his residence tho candle foil to the
loor, setting fro 20 the carpet. In trying
TO cxt'nguish 10 Mr. Trcanor fell and was
badly burned about tho face and hands
The flames spread quickly through the
house and TO the residence OF Arthur Wild
man and two vacant houses adjoining all
Of which were destroyed. Air Trearor's
injuries were considered so serious that
he was sent TO ST. .losephs hospital. The
total loss Is estimated at $40, 600, tho
houses being the property Of the Farmers
Loan and Trust company OF New York.
Air Troanors loss Is about 50, 000 inolud-
ing 81, 600 worth OF diamonds and jewelry
Evening journal., 1896-01-04
The Great Political HAND showing.

There has been a geat show Of hands
among the leading politicians Of the
country lately. The President led eh
with his MESSAGE on tho Monroe doctrine
defJlpg England and driving Venezuela
into mad del.rlum Of patriotism. Con
grsfs followed fnlt and almost tried to
ont Hsrod Eersd in the fear that the
iingoists, wh-n It has been encourag
ing to pitch into the administration.
should think It was wanting iE
pstriotiam. and the men OF all parties
Joined Ia the chorus very much without
rhyme or reason. We. none of us.
wanted war, oh no, bat We all wanted to
Evening journal., 1896-01-04
CONTEMPORARY OPINION.
Tho Senate Past aud Present.

From the Chicago Times Herald.
Il is somefim, said. snd the ssJing Is
wise, tha. we have precisely the repre-
sentation in our public couaclls thai We
deserve TO have That II the condition
Of cur pnblie and political morality is
low our representation In the seats Of
poger will 90 equally low ~he stream
rises no higher tnsn the fountain. Since
the war tie Senate has been degenerat
lag as b whole. though there are many
uatoFs to-dRy that cling 70 the old
idefl5 and irsdiiious. such men as
Norrll. Grav. Ha9leY. Ho.r. Sherman.
lndsay. Palmer, Cullom. Proctor,
Plstt aud Allison are all emulous
OF tho prestige Of the palmy days Of
TIE Ssnste. aud would Ike to sec ii
fcstlred to its old reno Fn Bat what
can be done 10 tue presence Of men tho
have & .ined their Feats either By political
idroitusss. Ike German snd Quay, or
through soma 2opulist freak, like PETER
aud Kyle or through their millions. life
Br'cs Al a others Could any Of these
Evening journal., 1896-01-04
chnrred NYIth rr,nd.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 4.-Elve alleged
principals Of the Merchants Secret Service
company were held In 81, 600 bail, charged
with using the mails in a scheme TO do
fraud. These arc Thomas w. Harris,
Frank Lesclide Thomas J. Furlong W.
Is. Roberts and Henry Gayner. The CON
Germ was formerly known as the Arling-
ton Loan and Trust company Of Virginia,
and &c 20 said, had merged into tho Amer
ican Finance company Of New Jersey. A
third ehange was % its nresent name.