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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
THE LAUREL'S FEAST
The Clubs Second Anniversary Cele-
brated With a Banquet Last Night.
WAS A BRILLIANT OCCAsioN'
ucn, Ladies' Enjoy the Festivities
Of the neutrality-suspicious. by Presi-
dent Craig, Mayor Maurice, ana
Otbcrs-Ofhcr Manchester News.

The rooms Of the Laurel Literary ana
Rfh euc Club were the scene last nigh'
o. one % The most brilliant social events
cyr celebrated In Manchester. Among
fse Guests were some OF Manchester
most prominent men and most beautiful
women. II was a full-dress affair, and
every detail had been given careful at
tent.o1.
- looms were artistically decorated
il. white and green. which are the colors
az the cub. Palms and evergreens,
mingled with white roses. were literally
r..l and the scene was one OF beauty
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
SUNDAY LIaroR-sELLIsG.
The Matter Discussed TN british
House of Lords.

LONDON. March 26.-In the House OF
Lords to-day the Archbishop OF YORK In
troduced bill requiring the closing OF
public houses on Sunday. except durins
the noon hour. and then only for the
purpose Of selling liquor for consumption
on the premises
The Bishop OF Manchester proposed 10
add an hour in the evening. during which
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27

OMAHA, NEB.. March A-Msyor
BroaA RI has vetoed the e1rfew ordinances.
He claims that II would be dead-letter
II passed. and sssDrs too much % the
Connecticut blue laws. II boys are dis
orderly upon the streets the police have
amols power under existing ordinances.
counc:imen predict that Il win be carried
over his veto.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
A Ponuinr Republican.

JACKSON. MISS. March 2s.--John Me-
Gill. for fourteen years Republican Mayor
OF Jackson prior 10 1889. died this morn
ing; aged IS years. he was recently
chosen delegate TO the Republican Ma
tional Convention. and was slated for
next postmaster here. The funeral was
the largest ever seen In Jackson. being
attended by all classes. Masons. Odd
Fellows. knights OF Honor. and firemsa.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
H2eskenS- GM $NtooE

liquor might be consumed on the prem
ises.
The Duke Of Devonshire reminded the
House that commission was already
considering the licensing laws. and sug-
gested that the bill introduced by the
Archbishop Of York be postponed. The
debate was then adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
Commencing
! o'clock p. II.

200 pairs Ladies Fancy Black
Boot and Solid Tan Hose-the
10c. kind for DEC. pair.
Limit. pairs TO a customer.
Ladies' Flne-Gauge Imported Hermsdorf
Dyed Black Hose, worth &c, for lic.
a pair
AT READY MADE DEPARTMENT.
Black Figured Alpaca and Serge Full
Lined ReadyMade Skirts. $li9 each.
Ready Made Skirts, all-wool wide-wale
serge. yards wide, rust.e-lined, vel
Vet-bOund, 500.
Imported Fancy Black Crepon Skirts,
rustle-llned. yards wide, velvet
bound, $50 value, for s.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
Commencing 4 O'clock.

100 yards of the Best Double
Warp, Glossy Fast-Black Surah
Silk that cost SOC. to import, to
be sold for 29c. a yard.
Limit. / Dress Pattern.
Fast Black Satin Brocade. all silk, 10 pat
terms for SOC.
Au-Siik Check and Striped Taffeta, in
colors, 39c.
4 colors Fancy-Fgured Striped Taffeta
at zoe.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
Commencing 5 O'Clock.

20 pieces 5-inch- wide Satin
Striped Fancy Ribbon, in Black,
White, Pink, Cream, Light Blue,
Corn colors, 25c. value, to be
sold for 10c. a yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
r,n.r., NJ Mr.. John w. Burrow.

NORFOLK, VA. March %.-lSpeciaL)-
The funeral OF Mr.. John W. Burrow
took place this morning from the Catholic
church OF the Sacred Heart. on York
street. and was largely attended. The
pastor. Rev Father Wilson ofticiated.
and Rev. Father Doherty. OF 81. Mary =,
and Father Brady. OF ST. PauIs. Ports
mouth. were In attendance. The inter-
ment was In ST. Mary's Cemetery. The
casket was handled by eight colored mens
tho following being the honorary pail
he,rers. Messrs. A. Is. Cooke. p. TX.
Thomas. George w Dey. T. T. Tunis,
A Myers. A. c. Freeman. James w.
Gllmer and Joseph Pugh.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
Commencing 4 O'Clock.

Ladies Fifty-Cent Per- sale Pat
tern Calico Waists. stiff laun-
dered collar and cuffs, 800 to be
sold for 25c.
Limit two to a customer.
FANCY RIBBON SALE.
No. go Persian and Flowers Design, Fancy
Ciros-Grain Ribbons, Whites, Pinks,
Creams, Light-Blues. Corns. etc. just
Ike the DC. Kind. for lie. Q yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
Revolt In MatnbcIeInnd.

CAPE TOWN. March 26-lnformation
has been received here that the Mat9beles
OF the Inseza and Filabust districts have
reyolted. and murdered many of the white
settlers there. Large numbers OF the
whites are hocklng TO Buluwayo for pro-
lection.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
Commencing 5 O'Clock.

Limit five yards 70 a customer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
Commencing ? o'clock.

oOo poAcS JdptlSsS olihW
Toothpicks, in fancy boxes, $50
in a box, &c. value, for 1c. a box.
Limit five TO a customer
IN OUR SHOE-STORE.
Ladies' Twentieth-Century Button Shoes.
made OF Dongola Kid stock, regular
sl.75 value. for Sl.25.
ladies' Hand-Sewed Tan Lace Shoes.
made on the notwithstanding last,
regular g value, for s..
Misses Dongola Kid Button Shoes, with
razor toe, $50 value. for 81.
Misses DongOla Kid Button Shoes, with
patent-lsather tbs. 81 value. for Zoe.
One lot OF Misses Hand-Welt Shoes, made
OF Dongola kid stock, with patent
leather tips, 81. 10 value. for sL25
Boys Tan Goat Lace Shoes. solid soles,
and counters, with pointed toes, Sl.io
value. for sl.25: sizes 3 TO IL.
Boys Russet Goat Lace Shoes. made mp
in the latest styles. s. value. for NSJ.
Small Boys Tan Goat Lace Shoes, soil
sOles and counters, with spring heels,
sl.50 value. for 81.
Ladies' Dongola Kid Oxfords. solid soles
and counters, made up I'm the latest
styles. 81 % value for Sc.
Ladies' Russell Goat OXfords. solid soles
and counters. $50 value, for Sc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
Commencing
IL O'Clock A. M.

100 pairs of Boys 81 Mouse
Color Corduroy Pants, sizes 4
to II years, for sic. a pair.
Limit two pairs to customer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27

Best Hard Rubber Dressing Combs. )
inches long. zoe. value SC. apiece.
Hunte's Invisible Face Powder, in Flesh
and White, 25c. value. for i9c.
The Genuine Lubln's Baby-Powder, lgc.
a package.
Seven Sutherland Sisters Hair-Grower
and Scalp-Cleaner soc. size, for 39c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
Commencing
O o'clock A. M.

100 pairs Children's Deep Fast
Black Ribbed Hose, all sizes,
worth 10c., to be sold for DEC. a
pair.
Limit pairs 10 a Customer.
Children's Extra-Heavy Small and Large
Ribbed Fast-Black Hose, sizes from
TO IL, worth Il 1-2c., for 7c. a
pair.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
Commencing 2 O'Clock.

200 Carriers Best Percale
Boys Shirt Waists, 6 pleats,
patent-linen buttons, sailor col
lars, made in best manner, 69c.
kind, to be sold for 25c. each.
1 init f,no n a cuafnncr-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
Commencing
8 O'Clock p. NJ.

81 pairs Mems Fine Unbleached
Light Weight Canton Flannel
Drawers, made in the best man.
ner, worth 25c. a pair, to be sold
for &c. a pair.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
Commencing ii O'CIOCk.

5 pieces Full SO inch Wide
(every thread Wool Fine Deep
Black Henrietta, Soc. value, for
Ice. yard.
Limit one Dress Pattern.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
Commencing 3 O'clock.

Fine All-Wool Scotch Cheviot
Mixtures, full 112-yards wide,
75c. value, to be sold for 25c. a
yard.
Limit one Dress Pattern.
AT BLACK GOODS COUNTERS.
Full-Yard- Deep Black Figured MO-
hair, patterns. S9c. value. for &c.
Lupin's Jet-Black 4-inch ATWOOD frencn
Serge. &c value. for &c. yafd.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
Commencing
2 O'Clock Sharp.

Fifty ofthe Best Satteen Striped
Boned Corset, silk stitched,
white, extra long, 75c. Corset
made for Acc. pair, size IS to 30.
Limit Of two to a customer.
AT THE ART COUNTER.
Pure Linen Tray-COvers. satin damask
stamped in new designs, lOc.
5 New Shapes in Ladies Linen Collars,
straight standing, stock shape, wing
Collar all at u 1-2C.
ladies' New Link Guns.
100 New Lace Collars. in linen and satin,
ribbon effects, 81 up.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
Commencing
3 o'clock p. M.

100" Vernon" Tooth Brushes,
the best made, real bristle, 35c.
value, 15c. each.
Limit two TO customer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
Great New York Bill Passed.

ALBANY. n. Y, March 26.-senator
I,exow's greater New York" bill passed
the Assembly this afternoon by vote
OF ayes 81: noes s.. The measure now
goes to Governor Morton for his APP
prevail.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
Commencing 3 o'clock.

200 yards of Fine French Crepe
Cloth, in Pink only, worth
1212c., to be sold for DC. yard.
Limit of one Dress Pattern.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
Bows Outfitters.

We are in great shape-Cloth-
ing, Shoes, Waists, Underwear,
Hose, Ties, in fact, everything
they wear.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
Commencing
II O'Clock Sharp.

Thirty One-Dollar Denim Cush-
ions, 81 inches square, deep ruff
file, embroidered and painted, all
colors, to be sold for 25c.
Limit Of one TO a customer.
At KID GLOVE COUNTER.
20 dozen Real Foster-Hook Black Kid
Gloves all sizes, the 81 quality, for
55c. pair.
Kid Gloves that at to the hand, al 81, is
our celebrated Marguerite, In all cOlors.
New Women Kid, In Cream and Tan, at
ST.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27

SO Real Gilt Tinsel Belts, IL
inches wide, roll-plate buckle,
soc. value, for 25c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
Commencing
III O'Clock A. M.

60 Suits, for little boys, 3 to 8
years old, of All-Wool Twilled
Cheviot, in Fancy Fauntleroy
Suit, $2.75 kind, for Sill.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
Commencing
ii o'clock A. NJ.

so pairs Misses Grain Button
Shoes, with patent-leather tips,
solid-leather soles and counters.
sizes S1a to ., 81 Shoes, to be
sold for soc. a pair.
Limit one pair 10 a customer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
Commencing II O'clock.

Fine French ValencienneS Lace,
dotted pattern, worth DC. a
yard, to be sold for 1c. a yard.
IL yards to n customer.
AT FURNISHING COUNTER.
Boys Pure-Silk Windsor Ties. in solid
colors, satin. plalds, and figures, worth
25c.. for Sc. each.
100 dozen Fine SILK Bows.
100 dozen Fine SILK Four in-Hands.
100 dozen Fine Six Scarfs.
100 doZe n Fine SILK Club Ties.
The regular soc. assortment. for 25c. each.
100 dozen Mems Working-Shirts. made
large and full OF all kinds OF cheviots
40c. choice &c each.
Mems Fine Dress Shirts, colored bosom,
perfect. laundered, well made. ana
fit right, worth 75c.; any size, for
42c. each.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
KRIS NEW BOYS CLOTHING Special Sale the ShoeStoe

Finest AIl-sllk Persian SILK Waists. all
delicate tints, with velvet collars. and
trim, the latest bishop sleeves. sSN
value for s. each
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
Commencing IL o'clock.

GOO pairs the Popular Seam
less Stockinet Dress Shield, 1Oc.
value. for Sc. apiece.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
Commencing 6 o'clock.

$50 yards of Full Yard-Wide
Wool-Mixed Illuminated Light
Dress Goods, Tic. value, to be
sold for S7sc. a yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
NOW READY with T
AT CORSET STOCK.

c.. b. Corsets. made on the French model,
4-hook, extra-loDg waist, and low .Dust'
81 each.
Special Nursery Corsets, Gray. sateen,
all sizes, 81.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
Commencing
s o'clock p. NJ.

4S pairs Ladies Dongola Kid
Button Shoes, patent leather
tip, razor toes, SIPS kind, to be
sold for Coo. a pair. 212 to 8.
Limit one pair 10 a customer.
IN WAIST DEPARTMENT.
Ladies' China SIX Waists. bishop sleeves,
cuffs turnover, crushed collars, s.
value, for Sl.29
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27

Limit. Dress Pattern.
Wear Resisting and Dust-Proof Monaii,,
Dress Goods, in plain and hgures' All
light shadings, soc. the yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27

Old papers for sale at zSe. a nuhdred al
the Dispatch Office.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27

S-inch All-Silk Black Vandyke Point,
worth 50c.. for &c.
11-inch All-Silk Black Chantilly Lace,
worth Soc, for &c yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27

Having recently made a connection with a New
York House, who constantly buy out stocks OF goods
and divide them among its members we find that the
lots are too small to advertise in general way,
early corners would soon close them out consequently
these lots will be Sold commencing at the hours stated,
until entirely closed out, thus giving everybody far
chance to profit in the distribution.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
AT HOSIERY COUNTER.

Extra-Fine Quality OF Children's Seamless
Socks, i'm Tan, White, and Fast-Black,
worth &c, for IL 1-2c. a pair.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
Commencing
O o'clock p. II.

$50 Mems Patent Pants
Stretchers, to keep crease in
pants in shape, nickle plated
hooks, sell for Soc, to be sold for
&c. each.
Limit, one to a customer.
AT LINEN COUNTER.
Handsome Satin Damask Knotted-Fringe
Towels: also Very Large Pure Linen
Lunch Towels worth lie, for II lie.
each.
Pure Linen Satin Damask Fringed
Colored- Bordered Doilies, worth 75c.
dozen, for 4c apiece.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
Commencing
10 o'clock A. M.

Merrimack Light Calico Wrap
pers, made full and liberal, body
lined, size 81 to A., Toe. value,
to be sold for Csc. each.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27
At Fancy Goods Counter.

Cablnet-Size Leatherette Frame, wit
miniature glass front, all colors, Zo'
value. for l0c. each.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27

PRESIDENT CHARLES r CRAIG.
and almiratIon. The occasion was the
second anniversary Of the organization
0f tre club.
Ti marked precision with which every
detail was carried out was especially
noticeable and added to the interest Of
Ill L---N and Festive ncnasinn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-27

Limit, 10 a customer.
Indigo Blue Calico Wrapper, made Wat
teau pleat, and ruiiie, White braid
trimmed, $50 value, for 81.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1896-09-19
Our Funded Debt.

The present interest bearing debt
of the United States, aside from
$100,00O,000 five per cent bonds
and $162,315,4OO four per cent
bonds issued by Mr.. Cleveland dur
ing the past three years in order to
maintain a gold reserve not author
lied by law and for the convenience
of those foreign bankers desiring to
accumulate boards of gold at our
expense, consisted, on July 31st
last, of $559,637,75 four per cent
bonds, issued in 1878 and '79, and
$25,364,500 issued in 1877-78 at
four and one half per cent interest,
and continued in 1892 at two per
cent. The $559,637,75O four per
cent bonds referred to above, and
now outstanding, are the remainder
of an issue of $741 $4,000 OF four
per cent bonds issued in large part
in exchange for five and six per
cent bonds of the United States
falling due during Mr.. Hayes ad-
ministration. Some $98,000,00O
were issued for gold in 1878 by Mr..
Sherman, with the object of accu-
mulating gold reserve, in antici
patton of the resumption of specie
pay ment; but, as we have said,
much the larger portion were issued
with the object of taking up, as
they fell due, the five and six per
cent bonds previously issued by the
government. Thus these bonds were
mainly the result Of the refunding
of earlier issues of bonds, and such,
also, was the origin of $25, 1854, 800
two per cent bonds now outstand-
ing which were issued in 1877 and
'78 as part of an issue of $250,000,-
900 four and one half per cent
bonds, and continued, when they
fell due in 1892, at 2 per cent inter
est. These bonds are payable, prin-
cipal and interest, in coin-that is
in gold or silver, as are all the
bonds of the United States, and
the option of payment in either
gold or silver rests with the secre-
tary of the treasury.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1896-09-19
Lyon County.
NEWSPAPER LAW.

Subscribers aOho do not giuc sapress notice to
the contrary considered aCishing to continue
their subscription.
Ifsabscribers order the dtsc0ntinuGnee of their
periodicals, the publisher may continue to send
them until all arrears are paid
If subscribers neglect refuse to take their pc.
riodicaLs from the Office to a0sich they directed
they ere held responsible till they haze settled their
bill and ord red their paper discontinued.
LfsubScrsbers mOUe to other places tCithout
inforni1g the publisher and the paper Is sent to the
former direction they are held responsible.
5 The courts haze decided that refusing to take
periodicals from the ofce or renOUng and Leaving
them wsccled for Is prinaG acie evidence of iteas-
ti0nGL fraud.
6. Any person Who receives newspaper and
makes of It, ohether he has subscribed for 1t
not, Is held in LG1o subscriber
z. The Postmaster a0ho ne0Iects to giue the legal
notice of the neglect of person to take from the Of
fee the newspaper addressed to him is liable to the
publisher for the subscription price.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1896-09-19
Regaralng Mills and MilLs.

McKinly thinks it better to open
the mills of the country than the
mints. Here is Bryans reply:
Some of our opponents tell us to
open the mills instead of the mints.
That reminds me of the man who
said that his horse would go all
right if he could just get the wagon
started. daughter and applause. }
"It is putting the cart before the
horse. What use is there for the
mills unless the people can buy
what the mills produce, and how
can you start them as long as those
who produce the wealth of this
country, particularly the farmer,
are not able to get enough out of
what they raise to pay taxes and
interest" (Applause.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1896-09-19
Notice for Publication.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
CARSON CITY, New, July 8. 1896.

To WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN
Notice is hereby given that the State of Ne
vada, under the Act of June 10th, 1880, has
filed in this office list of lands situated in the
townships as described below. and has applied
for patent for said lands; that the list is open
to the public for in spection. and a copy there
of by descriptive subdivisions, has been post
ed in a convenient place in this Office for the
inspection of all persons interested, and the
public generally
Within the next sixty days following the
date of this notice protests or contests against
the claim of the State of Nevada to any tract
or subdivision described in the list, on the
ground that the same is more valuable for
mineral than agricultural purposes, will be re.
ceived and noted for report to the General
Land Office at Washington, D. G.
The following are the subdivisions describ.
ed. to wit:
Sc. 4 of sw u Sec. ID. II. IA N, R. 2E.-for-
ty acres
NE. \ of sw. ID Sec a. T. Il N. r. 22E.-for-
ty acres.
NE. II of sw. n Sec. 20, #. IAN. 2. 22E for
ty acres
NE. u of sw. u Sec. o. T. IA N. R. % E.-for-
ty acres.
NE. X of NV. 4 Sec. 2S. T. IAN. R. % E.-for-
ty acres. M d. M.
O. H. GALLUP. Register.
D. H. HALL. Receiver.
First Issue July II, 1896
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1896-09-19

New York, Sept. 8-Treasurer
St. John of the National Democratic
Committee announces the receipts
to-day of campaign contribution
of $4,000 from a gold miner of
the West. The donor requested
that his name be withheld. He is
one of the bonanza kings of Cripple
Greek. In a letter accompanying
the contribution the Westerner says:
II take pleasure in inclosing you
a draft for $4,000 for campaign
purposes. This money was taken
from mother earth and not from
any individuals. | have been rep
resented by the Eastern press as a
silver miner. have not a dollar
invested in silver mines. | am a
gold miner, and make this con-
tribution in behalf of the toiling
masses of the country at large"
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1896-09-19
Mark Hanna's Plan TO Force Country
Merchants i'm Line.

Circular letters from Republican
national headquarters are in posses
ion of the Democratic managers,
showing that Mark Hanna, with
the cooperation and connivance of
large manufacturing and mercantile
firms in the cities, will not hesitate
to utterly destroy and bankrupt
country merchants who refuse to
support Mckinley and the gold
standard. These circulars not only
call upon travelling men to 'place
themselves in touch" with Repub-
lican national headquarters, but
also contain instructions to travel
ing men how to operate upon the
fears of country merchants.
They are instructed to inform
country merchants thatif Mr.. Bryan
is elected there will be a general
panic throughout the country; all
business houses will close; all coun-
try dealers who have outstanding
accounts will be summarily closed
up, and at universal bankruptcy
will prevail. They are also instruct
ed in many instances to refuse
credit to country merchants who
are supporting the silver cause.
Positive information to this effect
has reached Democratic headquar-
ters from more than dozen towns
in Illinois. This circular letter from
national Republican headquarters
has in many instances been re-en-
forced by letters of instructions
from large business houses in Chi
cago to their travelling men on the
road, informing them that if they
do not carry out the instructions
from Republican headquarters and
work for Mckinley and the gold
standard their services will be dis
pensed with.
Two travelling men employed by
Chicago business houses personally
reported at Democratic headquar-
ters that while they are for Bryan
and free silver, they are compelled
to canvass for Mckinley or lose
their jobs. One of them showed a
letter written by his house-one of
the largest hardware firms in Chi
cago-- stating that if he refused to
work for Mckinley among his GUS
toners he would be discharged.
This man is an ardent Bryan man.
These commercial men have inform
ed merchants in several towns in
Illinois that they could not longer
receive credit unless they came out
for Mckinley and the gold stand
ard.
Some of these commercial men
have privately stated that they are
making this disreputable kind of
campaign just for the money that
has been promised to them by Mark
Hanna. They are getting $40 q
week in addition to their regular
salaries and commission from their
houses. 1t is a part Of their duty
to talk panic and bankruptcy at
the hotels where they are stopping
in country towns. In many Of these