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The morning times., 1896-06-17
CALL TO coLoREp DEMOCRATS.
League Headquarters Announces Ma
tiUnal Convention in August.

League Headquarters Announces Ma
tiOnal Convention in August
Indianapolis. Ind, June 1G.-A Cali was
issued here today Tor Il convention OF the
colOred Democracy of the United States
1t is issued from the Headquarters of
the executive committee of the Negro
Democratic League" and is addressed to
the members Of the Negro Democratic
League and to all cOlored Democrats who
are in accord with Democratic principles as
taught by Grover Cleveland and the-ieaders
of the colored Democracy.
1t announces that the Negro National
Democratic League will meet in national
convention in Chicago on Tuesday. August
IL, at IL O'Clock M, and invites every
loyal colored Democrat who believes in
organized colored Democracy 10 take part
in the several States and Territories in
selecting representatives to attend the
cOnye ntiOn
The morning times., 1896-06-17
virginia's Alumni Meet

Charlottesville, Va, June 16.-Tbe annua,
meeting of tho Society OF the Alumni of the
University Of Virginia was held this morn
Ing Committees We're appointed to nomi-
nate Officers and appoint speaker for the
next year and TO draft a resolution thank
ing Charles B. Rouss for the gift Of So. goo.
This evening thrcc'ehration Of the I"ff.'-So.,
Society occurred, when speeches were
made by Henry A. Hopkins OF Texas and w.
B. Hancock of Virginia, orator and ,!eba:er
medalitst respectively.
The morning times., 1896-06-17
K. OF p. Injunction Denied.

Detroit, Micb., June 16.-Two years ago
a split occurred i'll the ranks of the knights
of Pythias, the German element with
drawing and forming the Improved Order
Knights of Pythias. Last year the su-
preme lodge OF the Knights of Pythias,
while the Improved Order was in session
here, applied 10 the courts for an in
junction restraining the secedeEs from using
the, name. ritual, regalia, etc.. of the
Knights OF Pythias. The question was
argued at great length and has been under
advisemcnt since. Today Judge CarpeD-
ter refuseGAthe injunction pra yed for.
The morning times., 1896-06-17
Could Not Match Corbett

San Francisco, June 16.-It leaked out in
pugilistic circles today that Corbett had
received word from William A. Brady
arrange match in England with Fitz-
simmons or Jackson. What the reasons
are Brady did not say. 1t Is understood
that Brady advised COrbett to take on as
many favorable matches as he can In this
country.
The morning times., 1896-06-17
MANY GOING TO RICHMOND.
Sout In Washington Preparing
to Attend the Confederate Meeting

SOut In washington preparing
to Attend the Confederate Meeting.
Many prominent washingtonians will go
to Richmond OH June 80, TO attend the re-
union of Confederate veterans.
The ladies of the Southern Relief So
ciety have provided banners for each
State, bearing the State seal, which are
to be carried by the Sons of Veterans in
the procession on June 20.
Twenty one delegates from different
States are to meet in convention at this
time for the purpose of coming to final
decision as to the location OF the pro
posed memorial building to be erected in
honor of the Confederate heroes of the
civil war.
1t has also been proposed that monu-
ment be erected to Southern heroines in
the form OF a university for the educa-
ton of Southern women.
The morning times., 1896-06-17
GERMANS FOR GOLD.

They Declare Allegiance to the Party
UphOlding Sound Money.
New York, June 16.-The following state
ment was telegraphed from here today to
each Of the delegates to the National Re
publican Convention at st. Louis:
1.-THE German-A merican Sound Money
League declare, irrespective of politics.
that they will support the party which by
it's platform emphatically declares Tor the
against free coinage at any ratio.
'sThey are supported in this declaration
by $50 out OF 3S7 German American news
papers throughout the country and by nine
tenths of the German-American voters in
the doubtful States"
The morning times., 1896-06-17
TWO KILLED AT ST. LOUIS.
Several Others Injured by Falling
Pile Of Lumber.

st. Louis. Mo-, June 16.-while a party
of men and boys were at work in the
Knapp Stout lumber yard at the foot of
Salisbury street this afternoon pile of
lumber collapsed. killing two and fatally
injuring four others.
The dead are: Philip Slushman, nineteen
years old. No. 412S North Broadway: viii
liam stoll. seventeen, who lived at Penrcse
and Broadway.
The injured are. John Miller, sixteen,
Grand avenue and Wabash track; John
Nagel, fourteen, No. ABB North Second
street: Fred Daughtery, twenty-one, No.
361 Broadway: William Lakerbrink, six
teen, No. S24 Ferrer street.
The morning times., 1896-06-17
Coming to Plead for Armenia

London. June 16.-The Armenian relief
committee informed Mr.. Gladstone Il few
to 20 to the United states to plead the ca use
OF the AnneniaIs- Mr.. Gladstone N reply
ing said: ''As your envoy will lay the
strongest case ever known before one of the
most generous nations, l hope for great
results" Prof. Beet will sail Tor New York
on Saturday next
The morning times., 1896-06-17
Exercises at washington and Lee

Lexington. Va, June 16.-Today's ex-
were essentially legal in their aspect.
Hon. William Lindsay of Kentucky he'd
his large audience with close attention.
His address was to the graduating law
class OF the university Gov. William
1cCorkle OF West Virginia spoke upon
the conclusion of Senator Lindsay's adj
dress. The law class held its final ccle-
bratiOn tonight.
The morning times., 1896-06-17
HE HID IN THE BAKERY.
Ben Lawson Arrested on a Charge
of Housebrea king.

of Housebreak king
Ben Lawson. colored, eighteen years OF
age, was arrested last night by Officer Hut
ton and is held at the Second precinct sta
tion on the charge off fjllousebreaking He
had fofced uD entrance. it is supposed,
through rear window of the bake shop
conducted by Mary and Rachel Vance, at
No. 1910 Fourteenth street northwest
About IL O'Clock last hight one of the
proprietresses walked back into the rear
OF the establishment to see thut everything
was secure before retiring. In one corner OF
the room she discovered young Lawson
crouching behind a flour blrrel and i'm
mediately called her sister. The lad was
unable to give satisfactory explanation of
his presence there and the police were at
once notified.
The morning times., 1896-06-17
HORRIBLE WIFE MURDER
Norfolk the SCENE of Crime of
Great Brutnlity

Great Brutality.
Norfolk, Va, June 16.-The police to
night discovered one of the most cold
blooded murders ever Committed in Nor
folk.
After breaking in several doors at No.
209 Cumberland street. they found the
body of Lucy Miller, wife of John Miller.
with her head beaten to a Jelly. The
murder was committed yesterday by the
woman's husband. who escaped, after
mailing up all doors.
Two children OF the dead woman were in
the room and 1t was their constant scream ms
which attracted the attention of the
police.
The morning times., 1896-06-17
IDAHO DEMANDS SILVER.
Democratic Convention Denouncel
Clevela nd and Carlisle.

Pocatello, Ida, June 16.-The free sill
yer men had everything their own way
in tie Democratic State convention which
met here today.
The platform denources President Cieve-
land and Secretary Carlisle in bitter terms
and declares most empbatically for the
free and unlimited coinage Of silver.
The following delegates 10 the national
convention were elected: Barry Djlla rd
H. c. Shafer, Jos. c. Rich, G. b. Bryan,
T. Regan. William He Watt was elected
delegate-a t-large, aud George Aisslee,
national committeeman.
The morning times., 1896-06-17
Llent. peary Looking for a yessel.

Halifax, N. s., June 16.-Lieut. Peary,
the Arctic explorer, who went to st.
Johns, N. F. last week TO arrange for a
ship TO take him North this summer, re-
turned TO Halifax today on the steamer
Portia, having been unsuccessful in his
search for suitable vessel. He will
endeavor 10 secure oDe here.
The morning times., 1896-06-17

ice FresiuentHtA n IA Dd nH UnlSersIty
Tuscaloosa. Ala, June 16. -Vice-Presi-
dent Stevenson. who delivered the annual
Grafton before the society Of alumni Of
the University of Alabama. was greetea ~
the largest audience ever assembled in
Clark Halt Congre ssman Stallings, presi-
dent OF the society. presided, and Dr. b. F.
Meek of the University introduced the
orator. Mr.. Stevenson was received with
great enthusiasm and his address produced
a fine impression upon the audience.
The morning times., 1896-06-17
E.-Treasurer MIehellon Out on Bail.

Ex-Treasurer rMlnheIIOn Out ON haii.
Camden, N. III. June 16.-Frank F.
Michellou, the ex,city treasurer, who was
locked up in the county 1aikon Friday, in
default of 5000 bail, on thirteen tndict.
ments for embe3aIehfhnt, and malfeasance
in office, was seleased today. Bail was
furnished by Mus. Ehsresa Hunt. a friend
OF the ex-treasurer's wife. Michellon Win
be tried al the September term of court.
The morning times., 1896-06-17
Gen. Dimond,s Condition crittcaI.

Gen. W. H. Dimond. superintendent of tile
mint at San Francisco, who is i'll at the
Gilsey House, was reported to be ex-
tremely critical today DR.. George NJ.
Swift. wllo is attending the general, said
today that his patients chances for re-
coyery are very small.
The morning times., 1896-06-17
Lln.eed OIL cg4 cg4 banies b to Combine.

New York. July i6.-Itis stated that the.
National Lnseed Oil Company and repre-.
sentauves OF all Of the large outside
interests will meet tomorrow Tor the.
purpose of entering into an ironciad agree
ment to adyanoa sRf maintain prices. The
new schedule OF prices is said to have
been alreadz qFs epon. ss..s'
The morning times., 1896-06-17
CIoudburst in New York.

Elmira. N. Y, June 16-sA cloudburst
occurred in the vicinity Of Watkins and Ad-
Olson, near this city, tonight, which washed
away the Northern Central tracks at Wat
kins and stalled several passenger trains
near Addison. The storm caused consid-
cradle damage to farm property. The
The morning times., 1896-06-17
EngIIsh Prsise for PIatt

London, June 16.-Thc Times tomorrow
basing It's remarks on the dispatches Of
Mr.. Il. w. Smalley, its American corre-
spondeDt, will pay tribute to Mr.. Platt's
mastery handling of tie gold movement.
The morning times., 1896-06-17

Philadelphia, June 16.-The f;libuster-
ing steamship Lsurada has escaped ti-.
fire of lCsti.e Spanish gunbuats and is
| once more in friendly waters.
The famous little fruit steamer passed
in the Delaware Capcs late this afternoon
and is now on Ter way up the Delaware
River to this CITY. where she will arrive
tomorrow morning.
Tie last time tue Laurada was reported
she was sklrtins the shores of the Island
of Jamaica within the three mile limit and
Il Spans sti gunboat was Following parallel
with her ard awaiting the moment she
could get out of English waters to open
fire on her.
The Laurada undoubtedly proved tco
fast for the Spaniard, and left him behind
before she was compelled to take to the
open sea
ARRIVED AT LEwEs.
Lewes, Del, June 10 The Laurada
| arrived at quarantine here about 8
O'Clock this evening, and after n visit
from the quarantine surgeon, proceeded
up the bay.
Capt. Dickman denies having been chased
by any war vessels ana says he had no
Difficulty in landing his cargo.
Capt. DickInan admitted the successful
landing of the irsurgent party which he
took from New York Oh Nay 8. The
expedition was in Command OF Gen. Juan
Fernandez Ruz. Il veteran of the ten 5 cars
war, in whom TIE Cuba Ds have great con-
fidcnCe.
They reached the coast Of Cuba near
Cardeuas on tic night of May 1. The
landing was effected with tie assistance
of Andreas Hernandez, ii Cuban pilot.
siXty-four years old, who was taken on
al New York.
There We're in the party ninety-eiGht men.
Capt. Bernardo ). Buno and Lieut.. Arellaeos
being next in command to Gen Ruz. There
was also sanitary corps on hoard. CON-
posed of nrs. tioDZales, Trujillo, Alvarez,
Rodrquez and Sanfcrth.
Having accomplished her mission. the
Laurada sailed for Jacksonville. where she
arrived on the morning of May e. for the
purpose of securing another cargo.
LARGE SUPPLY OF ARMS.
A large supply OF arIrs, which had been
stored at the mouth OF the St. Johns River,
was secured. after which she went ten niles
below Jacksonville. where more than 100
Cubans were taken on board.
They We're ted by kaiael PortuondO,
formerly Maceo's chief of staff, but no =
the secretary of the Cuban Republic. All
were on board by the morning of May 23,
and the Laurada was ready for second
voyage. Her cargo this time Is, however,
reported to have been subsequently landed
10y the steamer Three Friends.
The Lauraia was next seen at Charleston,
s. c., on the afternoon of May %, where
ten passengers were ian1ed owing TO some
dissensiOn among themselves.
The cargo which was taken from New
York consisted OF $50 Remington rifles.
325 Mauser rifles, two fixed pieces. SEQ
cutlassess, 7C0 pounds OF dynamite, SOO.-
coo cartridges, besides medicines, belts,
knapsacks ami other war material. Some
Of the cargo was lost overheard in land
ing but nothing very important. The
amount taken out on the second voyage
is not definitely known.
The morning times., 1896-06-17

HAAlA Renders extracting absolutely
HyMEv painless and safe. It Is applied
HHNIv 60 the gums. Dou't put You to
AVlyV sep. Extracting with ZONS,
Zoe. Us. DENTAL ASSN 7rh and Dsts.
The morning times., 1896-06-17

How much do the children 5
Shoes cost you a year? Arthur
Burt's broad-sole shoes would save
half.
1911 Street,
Next TO Branch Post-ofl.ce
Open Saturdays 8 p. m.
The morning times., 1896-06-17
Another Insurxent Executed.

Havana. June 16.-Juan Brito Con-
zaiez was executed at Cruces, province
OF Santa Clara. for the crime of rebellion.
No fighting OF any consequence has oc-
CURED since the battle OF Najasa-
The morning times., 1896-06-17

Christian Governor for ZeitOun.
Constantinople. June 16-An trade was
issued today appointing Christian gov
ernor OF Zeitoun.
The morning times., 1896-06-17
Concert at the CauitoI

The Marine Band will give the usual
Wednesday concert at the Capitol this
evening when the following program will
be rendered beginning at O'clock.
The morning times., 1896-06-17
Atlnntlc City Postnaster Remoxed.

Atlantic City, N. j., June 16.-PostOfflce
inspectors removed Postmaster Sayre
from office this evening owing to a shortage
of 81 400 in his accounts. Sayre stated
iiiat H., had used the money in his business
and will refund.
The morning times., 1896-06-17
NEW JAPANESE MINISTER.

Mr.. HosiiI Tori VIII Arrive Here
This Week
NJ Hoshi Tori the new japanese minis
ter. is expected to arrive in Washington
some time this week.
Mr.. Hoshi is one Cf the leading statesmen
of Japan and u lawyer OF weil-known abil-
The morning times., 1896-06-17

ity. He studied law In England and was one
of the first JGpanese to become barrister
at the Middle Temple. He is an ex-presi-
dent of the lower house OF the japanese Diet.
The morning times., 1896-06-17
FrederIcksburg Newspauer s.,l.i

ksuufB NeWspd per SOIu.
Frcdericksburg. Va. June 16.-Alvin T.
Embrcy. commemorative attorney. and ".
Seymour White. mayor of this city, pur-
chased today the Fredericksburg Star.
The morning times., 1896-06-17
Fell Ten storle..in an Fleva,,,

Providence. r. l., June 1G.-Tomasso
Rossi and Frank Lang. Iaborers at the
Banigan building. fell ten stories On an
elevator car just before moon today and
sustaincd.injuries Which maysresult FATALLY.
The morning times., 1896-06-17
.[lURADA LANDED HER ARMS
Two Filibuster Carg0es Safely
Reached Cuban Soil.
RETURN TO, THE STATES

Captain Denies the Report That the
Vessel Was Chased by Spanish
Cruiser-Expeditton Which Left
= New York May o Was Under Com
ninnd of Gen. Ruz, a Cuban Veteran
The morning times., 1896-06-17
Hecht s. Co.,
SIS 9TH St.
$12 to SIS Suits
* QN CASH Or OR

Just now when you seem
to want reductions most we
have secured from one of the
best manufacturers of men S
suits-a maker from whom
we buy thousands of dollars
worth of Clothing a season
"a lot of fine Black and
Blue Cheviot, Plaid Chew
lot, h1e Worsted and
fine Cashmere Suits which
we regularly sell for from
S12. 90 to $500. But we
have bought them at a price
that will enable us to offer
them for S6.9S. Sacks
single and double-b breasted,
and just as finely made as
the garments we sell daily
at these prices.
You can have these on
credit same as anything else
in the store-and make your
own terms of payment
weekly or monthly.
We've got a big line of
"thin" clothing "a stock
that is unsurpassed in town.
We're quoting lowest prices,
too--some specially" low
ones.
White duck pants, worth
S1.9S, for csc per pair.
Mems linen color duck
pants, 49c pair. Worth Csc.
Mems linen color duck
suits, worth s., for 81. .9S.
Mems fine crash suits,
worth So. so, for S4.9S each.
HeCht'S Credit Store,
SIS Seventh St.
The morning times., 1896-06-17

Mems linen color duck
suits, worth s., for 81. %.
The morning times., 1896-06-17

Mems linen color duck
pants, 49c pair. Worth Csc.
The morning times., 1896-06-17

Mems fine crash suits,
worth So. so, for S4.9S each.
The morning times., 1896-06-17

White duck pants, worth
S1.99, for csc per pair.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1896-12-04
aa-,ad by -oroillieht.


Allerton hall was upward Of four
centuries The property and residence Of
the Kitchingmau family. Ii was the
largest and most ancient mansion in
Chapeltown, consisting Of about 60
rooms, with gardens and pleasure
grounds The Kitchiugman family for
upward Of 400 years were carried from
this hail BY torohhght to bo inferred in
the choir Of st. Peter church in Leeds.
At the intormont Of any of the family
the great chandelier, consisting Of sc
branches, was always lighted. In the
year 171G ME- Robert Kitchingman died
May z, aged 100 years.
lie ordered his body to be buried with
toroLlishts at chapel Allerton. do was
inferred On May rs, when 100 torches
wero carried. Tho room where tho body
was laid was hung with black, and a
velvet pail, with cscutchoOus, was born
by the chief goury. The epallbcarers had
all scarf, biscuits and sack; the whole
company had gloves. Fifty pounds were
given among tho poor in the chapel yard
on the day of his intelmeut Mary, his
wife, died July 2S, 171G, aged 81 years.
She was inferred precisely IN the same
way.-Annals OF Yorkshire.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1896-12-04

'The most expensive confectionery
ever saw was in little Adirondack
hamlet years ago, 3" remarked 4 friend
one morning And he went on TO tell
the story. lie was one of o party Of
sportsm who had been after deer deep
in the fastnesses Of the Adircndacl.s.
They were ON the way ont, and in the
afternoon had to put mp until next morn
ing because tho next stopping place
could not be reached in tho few remain
ing hours OF the day Some wicked per
son suggested that a game of poker
would be a pleasant diversion, but they
had no chips Tho friend referred TO
rose TO the occasion and purchased at
tho village storo bag Of peppermint
lozenges. Then he installed himself as
banker and sold his friends the confec-
tions at . cents per lozenge. Quiet
reigned, and the game went On. Present
ly the banker ate peppermint. The
example was contagious. Tho mau OPP
posite began to nibblo a chip, and then,
becoming absorbed in question about
the opening of a jack pot, swallowed the
peppermint Before anybody saw tho
joke a largo number Of chips had been
eaten up, to the considerable profit Of
the banker, who, of course, could not
be expected to redeem chirs which had
dissolved and disappeared forever. The
"banker" was all right. He ate from
the bag. Hardware.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1896-12-04
Tho Ring California Cave Pierce.

One Of the most curious as well rs
most valuable Of American rings was
presented to President Pierce in 1852
by the citizens of California. 1t is Of
massive gold, weighing upward Of u
pound. Tho circular portion is cut into
squares, which arc ombollishod with
beautifully executed designs, the entire
group presenting pictorial history Of
California. The seal of the ring really
a lid, which swings upon hinge and
is covered with the arms Of the state of
California surmountcd BY the stars and
stripes. Underneath is a square box di-
vided by bars OF gold into nine separate
compartments, each containing puro
specimen of the varieties OF ore found
in the country. On the inside is the fol-
loving Ils cription: Presented to Frank
lin fIercti the fourteenth president Of
the United States. San Francisco
Chronicle
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1896-12-04
A Remialasonoo OF Cardinal 11anning.


One peculiarity he had. Many was
the time in which together We had to
write some letter, draw up some mem
orandum, dccido in writing what we
should do. Almost invariably, If the
matter appeared Of Importance, he would
prefer that, instead Of udoavoring-ono
writing, both discussing-yo arrive at
what he wanted to say, we should, after
talking it over, each retire to our corner
-ho usually 10 his den, i'll the larger
room-and each then and there write
his draft This done, the two papers
were compared, aud a give and take proc-
ess setting in the final result would
be a sort Of conglomcration OF the two.
Ho wrote beautiful, fine, small, dis
tinCt hand.
10 me he had q sort of personal mag
nctisin, personal magnetism that 1
have only myself experienced with ref
erence TO enc ether man-ParnolL
Cardinal Vaughan $ just and generous
tribute to his illusriocs prodeocsA
may fifty ond these rominiscences. ''Of
all the men I have known none ever APP
pcured to me so completely absorbed in
the idea OF aiming aU what was highest,
noblest and purest. 1t was a sustained
yeatning ut,et tho true and the good,
and this without olcrt, b,caule it had
grown to be the bcAt and tendency q
his life. ''-Iornightly Review.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1896-12-04

The Youths Companion VIII cole
brate its scveuty-drst birthday in 1891
Among the manyattractiye announce
ments OF the Companion for the com-
ing year is an article of exceptional
value by Mr.. Andrew Carnegie on the
"Habit of Thrift" Successful men
in other walks of life will second Mr.
Carnegie's paper with readable, prar-
tical articles based ON their own cSpe-
rience and valuable 90 the old as well
as to the young.
Stories will be given by Ian Haclar-
en-, Rudyard Kipling, stephen Crane,
Harold Frederick and Clark Russell
Speaker Reed, Secretary Herbert, SEN
ator Lodge, Hon. Carl Schurlz, Post
master General Wilson, DR.. Lyman
Abbott, Hon. Theodore Roosevelt
these are "A few of the two hundred
names that fgure in the latest list Of
Companion contributors.
The non-partisan editorials and the
current events aud nature and science
departments are of especial interest
t. students and to an who wish to
keep informed Of the do.ngs of the
world. As a reference book file Of
Companions is well nigh invaluable,
for its reputation is founded on sey.
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New subscribers sending 81 - 90 the
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1896-12-04

Pretty I2..Aor (ssyorcly)--Did Jour
mother write ih.s excuse?
Bad Boy--Iosin.
Petty LeacLc- - Humph! 1t looks
very much Ike C.9 Cf yolC scrGwls.
Bad Boy - Mal.-La wrote it; but,
please, ma am, sac had SISTER Jennie OH
one arm o,ymg with bumped head
AID brotii.f Willie on the ether with a
cut lug-t uuu Il lot OF sowing on her
lap, ana sac y.as lcckiag tAoOaalo with
tor knees, aAd sAo had to write with
her tees.
Pretty Teacher (in the evoning)--I
am very sorry, liz. Poorchap, but L have
changed .;3 llll.i. snail never marry.
-Eourscn- $ N..-..v
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1896-12-04

A French chemist has recently discov-
cred that the eggs Of u certain species
of fish are onvelopod in veritable sllkon
cocoons. Since the learned Frenohman
began his experiments in this liHe (in
1894) he has found seven different spe-
cios Of fsh that produce eggs from
which a fine quality Of silk may 10
xvovou
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1896-12-04

Is dangerous disease. 1t may lead
directly to consumption. Catarrh is
caused by impure blood and the true
way to cure is by purifying the blood.
Hoods sarsaparilla cures catarrh be-
cause it removes the cause Of it BY
purifying the blood. Thousands tes-
tify that they have been cured by
Hoods sarsapaFilla