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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-05
WlLE.EA1 ISFOy.

WILLIAMSON. N. c., May 4 (Speciap.-
Miss Ella Rhodes left Saturday for New.
bern, y. G.
Mrs a. Rhodes left Saturday morning
for Knston, n. C.
Mr. Charlie Smith, of Everette, n. G..
was with us Sunday.
Mrs Parker. of Plymouth. N. c., was
In town to-day.
Mr.. Joe Robbins. formerly of this
place, but now a resident Of Rocky
Mount, and Mr.. Jesse Harper, of Rocky
Mount, were in town this morning
To-day is the day 10 elect our town
officers. and although there has been
manifested some degree of feeling. yet
we nope everything will pass off quietly
and satisfactory to all.
Mr.. j. Il. Former has accented n no.
sition at South Rocky Mount and Is
relieved as railroad agent at this place
by Mr.. Bruch, of Benson.
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FAYETTEVILLE.

Fayetteville. n. c.. May 4.-(Spec.al.)
Sunday morning. when Jalor w. w.
Antry entered the jail 10 feed his prison
ers he found he was three boarder;
short. An investigation disclosed a
large hole In the south side of the south
west cell, where three of his prisoners
had escaped. The names of the three
escaped prisoners are Will Mackey. Geo.
Potts, and Charlie Stewart They werf.
all awaiting TRIAL at Superior Court at
July term. There were three other pri-
Ssners IN the same cell. who say that
they didn't want to escape; but Tailor
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-05
Did You Ever See "A Ghost?

Probably not. But you are lucky If you
have never been face to face with the
foul hend, indigestion. That imp from the
nethemost hades subjects his victims to
numberiess horrors, among them heart
burn hatulence heart palpita tons, head
aches, bi!iousness, broken rest and others
that we Will not enumerate. Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters will drive away this
mischief breeding sprite. Tackle him with
the great corrective at once. Malaria.
constipation, kidney troubles. debility all
yield to this leading remedy. which is no
mere palliative but achieves decisive re-
suits. For overwrought nerves and weary
brains this fine medicinal recuperant is
highly to be recommended. Its pure spir-
ituous basis is modified by botanic sim
pies Of frat rate medicinal efficacy.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-05
County Court.

Joe Haley, colored. who was con-
victed a. the last term IF the County
Court aa an accomplice in the murder
of Joseph Fine. was brought into court
yesterday morning. and sentenced to
eighteen years in the penitentiary, the
term fixed by the jury.
John Texas, who was convicted on q
similar charge and given fifteen years
in the penitentary, VIII be sentenced
at the May term.
II. l.. Savage. who was convicted Of
assault. with intent to kill on NIcClel-
Ian Culpepper. was sentenced TO a six
months term In jail and So fine
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-05
Tho PHthinn Carnival.

The ladies VIII meet at Kim Hall this
afternoon at O'Clock. In our Sunday
issue we stated that Portsmouth Divi-
sion No. 10, L. r., X. of p. would open
carnival at kim Hall. beginning May
18th. and that any contributions sent
TO the stores of John \. Morris G. Co.
w. y. White or Illenor e Armentrou;
would be thankfully received. or that II
you would notify ony member of the
committee your contribution would be
sent for. The commt;e whose names
we failed to mention Is composed of the
following: h. F. Vaughn. c. r. Blown.
ley. r. II. Mclean, John a. Morris and
w. y. White
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-05
Meeting OF the Stockholders of tn,
Cotton Factory

"A large meeting of the stockholders
OF the Portsmouth Cotton Manufacture
ing Company was held last night at City
Hail to ratify the agreement made by
the directors with the creditors of the
company and confirm the lease of the
property to the Portsmouth Cotton
Manufacturing Company Judge L. r.
watts was, elected chairman and a. b.
Butt secretary. A committee of three
composed of Messrs. Watson, dulvey
and Rutt. were appointed to ascertain
If a quorum was present. The commit
tee reported 499 shares represented out
of total of 7S2 shares. The chairman
reported quorum present and the
meeting ready for business
Captain Happier, on behalf OF the
committee on settlement. made "a state
ment of the company's affairs and the
mode of settlement. and the resolution
to to ratified by the stockholders was
read
On motion, same was unanimously
adopted.
ON motion, n committee OF three.
composed of Messrs. Il. N. Wilcox. r.
appointed to examine the affairs OF
annual meeting.
a slight change was made in the lease
in reference to the insurance clause, and
the right of the Portsmouth Knittlns
Mills to require the Portsmouth Cotton
Manufacturing Company to purchase
additional machinery.
The meeting chem adjourned. This
action removes all further question as
to the starting of the mill by the leas-
ing company. and we hope soon to hear
the busy hum of the spindle.
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The independent Fire company.

The Independent Fire Company held
large. enthusiastic and harmonious
meeting at their handsome hall last
night. The occasion was the annual
meeting for the election of officers and
the following gentlemen received hon
orS, being chosen to fill the respective
position assigned to them below:
F. Wiersdorf, First Assistant Chief
Engineer
j. r. Pace Foreman.
G. r. Warren, First Assistant Fore
man.
Charles II Bland, Second Ass;stan,
Foreman.
George NJ. Peed. Recording Secretary.
Charles l.. Taylor, Financial Secie-
tary.
+. j. Fr!edlin. Treasurer.
DR.. f.. 5. Hope, Surgeon.
VIM. Smith. Engineer.
VIM. T. Hyslop. Driver of Engine.
o. Dashiell, Driver of Hose Cart.
Charles NJ. Wood. Fireman
The usual executive and standing
committees We're appointed by the pres.-
dent, and the company decided 10 cele-
brate the anniversary of the organiZa-
ton of the company by having a pa
rade on the night of the 18th inst. fol-
lowed by banquet at the Pythian Ba-
Zaar. This company is in an excellent
and thoroughly prosperous condition.
having upon its roster many of the best
known and most highly respected citi-
zens OF our city.
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PORTSMOUTH MEMS
asce,lnx. OF the fpoliec c q;

The Board of Police Commissioners
hau their regular monthly meeting last
night, with the following members pres
ent: Hon. l.. H, Davis, president: w.
Il. Robinson, DR.. l.. a. Bilisoly and w.
]. Williams.
Ihe chairman called for the reading
on the minutes of the previous meeting.
When the February meeting was reach
ed the chairman raised the same OBJ
lection as before, and said that .he
meeting was not legal one and that
In order TO have minutes read an ap.
peal would have to be taken from the
decision OF the chair. which was done.
ana tie appeal was sustained and the
minutes approved. The Mayor voted
no. The same applied to this meeting.
Oh April rs, and the appeal was sus.
tanned. The chair voted no.
bill was received from Messrs
triediin & Cleaton against officer Long.
IN which they asked the Board to make
MN settle the same. The Board decided
that the bill was contracted before he
became an officer, and that the Board
had no jurisdiction In the matter
"A Dill was received against officer
HooinaSle. which he claimed he had
settled. so it was dropped with the un-
derstanding that he should produce proof
at the next meeting.
number of fires were disposed of
by continuing them, and others were
investigated, but no light was thrown
on them.
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Antry says that they were too large to-
gel through the hole where the Others
made their escape.
EpENTox

Edenton. N. c., May tspeciaD:-
Mrs. Maggie Blount, OF Elizabeth civ.
IS visiting her aunt, Mrs. A. T. Brush.
on Queen street. =
rev. Mr. Wingate preached at st.
Fa ,n Church Sunday morning.
me county Commissioners are I'm SEES
sion to-day.
ar w. II. Spruill, of Columbia, spent
S n, " our town with his daughter,
MIS- Thedt Ralph.
MIR. ID: w. Raper went to Norfolk to-
day on business.
ct nev w. f. Watson left to-day for
Chattanooga, Tenn. to attend the
southern Baptist Convention.
Messrs Perry Gregory and Paul RAN
uoiph. of Tillery, n. c.. are I'm town this
morning.
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SPRING HOPE.

Spring Hope. N. c.. May (SpeciaD.-
Prof j. l.. Cornwell and Miss Annie
Griffin went to Louisburg on Saturday
on pleasure trip
Mr.. Charlie Woodward, of Washington
City. is visiting his sister. Mrs r 10
Copeland. of this place.
Mr.. j. p. Richardson, OF Weirden n.
c.. was in town Sunday.
Mr.. Joe Tucker. a student ne Sn,.inc
Hope High School, went to his home in
Wendell, N. c.. Saturday, but returne d
to-day.
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Death of Alexander narrelI.

Alexander Harrell. aged forty-nine
years, died at 10:40 o'clock yesterday
morning at his residence in Park View,
after lingering and painful illness He
leaves widow and one child. Mr.. Har
rell was born in Nansemond county and
was brother of Messrs. James and David
Harrell, of this city. His funeral will
take place at o'clock tlis afternoon
from Park View NJ. h. Church
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WINDSOR,

Windsor. n. c., May 4 (SpeciaD.-Court
adjourned Friday afternoon
esterday was rainy day in the true
sense of the word, but there We're large
CONGREGATIONS at all the churches.
The dedicatory services at the NJ +
church were held. Rev. Mr.. Oelesbv
preached morning, noon and night.
we thought at one time that orr Ar
tesian we'll was given up, but we still
near talk OF the we'll, and hope we may
yet have this long felt want.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-05
ELIZABETH CITY.

Eiizabeth City, N. c.. May 4.-SpecaD
~: ~ the Police Court this morning Silas
mnea'oh' drunk. was fined $3.50 and
costs. and Nathan Johnson. drunk
was lined s2.25 and costs.
MI Fred Ship returned to Norfolk
'h's afternoon after IA short visit to his
pa.ehts. Mi. and Mrs. r. S. Shipp, In the
First Ward
KEY, Mr.. Brown conducted a meet
ing OF the Disciples" ut the Courthouse
yesterday afternoon.
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Funeral OF Mr.. A. j. Richardson.

The funeral OF Mr.. a. j. Richardson
took place Sunday afternoon from his
late residence, No. SIS Clifford street.
The services were conducted by Rev
Mr. Betty. The remains were inferred
in Cedar Grove Cemetery. The follow
ing gentlemen acted as pail bearers:
Mess,s. VIM. IL. Brittingham. John c.
Tee, Luther Williams, l.. White, John
Knuckles. r. A. Hutchns, Henry A
Tabb and w. +. Smith.
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DUNN.

Dunn. n. c.. May 3-(Spec!al)-Mr.
John Lane, left yesterday for Smith
field
Mr.. -- Deming spent a few hours in
town Friday.
Mrs. H. 3. Anderson is very sick.
Mrs. FELTON, left Friday for her home
In Marion
Mr.. F. P. Jones arrived home last
Thursday.
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Yesterday Morning IInmmill's Sweep.
ing Clearing Sale Regain and
Crowds Were In Attendance
Throughout the Day. Come
T. -Dny. Extraordinary

Bargains Advertised.
One thousand yards apron check gins-
hams at 37sc.. worth &c.
500 yards spring dress goods will go at
only 12c. the yard, worth CSC
400 yards fancy spring dress goods, for
mer price 15c, will go while they last
at only 61ac.
One lot white check muslin at &C., worth
Sc.
Sc. yard for 121ac. draperies.
&c. for yard-wide percales
&c. the yard for best light calicoes.
Sc. for Sc. towels.
&c. for 121Rc. outing cloths.
SOC for T5c. white spreads
l4c. each for zoe. towels.
&c. each for Sc. Table Napkins
Together with all table linens. and
other bargain st throughout the store.
These prices are for cash only.
HAMMILL'S. 320 High street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-05
Whei, Nature

Needs assistance ii may be best to
render 1t promptly. but one should re-
member to use even the most perfect
remedies only when needed The best
and most simple and gentle remedy is
the Syrup OF Figs. manufactured by
the California Fig Syrup Company.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-05
We Guarantee

Our ready-made London Paris" suits
&c lit better and look better than any of
those cheap, so-called made to order
cults, that others advertise. A word to
the wise s sufficient
LEVY & JACOBS,
200 High street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-05
Funeral of MIR. Myers.

The funeral of Mr.. Myers took place
Sunday afternoon from the Park View
NJ. e Church. The services We're CON
Quoted by Rev. Mr.. Proctor The re-
mains were inferred in Oak Grove
Cemetery.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-05
Noon Meetings.

Noon meetings will be held in Y. NJ. C.
4. from 1915 y. M. to p. m. for the next
two weeks. Everybody is invited. es-
pecially the ladies. Come If you can't
stay but for few minutes.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-05
Interestins Subject.

What is most interesting to the ma
jority OF people at the present time? No.
the election. but where the buy the best
clothing for the least money. Answer
BRESLAUER & ANTHONY,
ia High street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-05
Suits I'm Order,

Cur spring suitlngs for Easter at popu.
lar prices. Look at our window display.
From $3.50 to S22.50.
NJ. ROSENBAUM,
116 and 11S High street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-05
Early Closing,

Commencing Friday. May 1st. We
will close our store at O'Clock promptly
Very respectfully,
LAWRENCE & WELTON.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-05

S.r Henry Hawkins. Hon. Mrs. Henni-
ker and number OF other prominent
persons are thinking OF building in
London an animals hospital.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-05
Epwor,h League Entertainment.

The following programme will be zen
de.ed AZ the enterta inment given by tn,
Epworth League of Monumental Church
tonight at O'Clock:
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-05

Wait for our grand special sale Mon.
day, May 4th. A. ]. PHILLIPS
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PORTSMOUTH Apv's.

FOX RENT-A large house, furnished:
an me aern convenlences. very desirubIe
iocalon. Apply until Friday. MAY 81
Il, SVi North street, Portsmouth. Va
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NOTICE..

We have nice lot OF original grade OF
a SS slab wood. the best In the market foI
o ',f,, per a cord. Give us trial and we
VIII please YOU. Large measure
Inya-lm BEN DALI & MELTON
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Boys Csc: Straw Hats at Charles r.
Welton & Co.
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BABY Carriage. and RerrIrerators

wire doors. windows, &C., cheap at
=: =. Crawford's furniture and carpet
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FOR SALE-Nine room. framed house No
I0G County street, Portsmouth,: good
neighborhood on street car line: els
tern ana city water. Now rented to
prompt paying tenant. Cheap for cash.
Apply at IL Arlington Place ap29-5t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-05
Specials for TODAY.

Fresh lot Cracked Java Coffee ut 23c.
rms coffee Is growing in favor every dny
ana we sell II on It's merits. a fresh sup
ply OF our mixed Tea ut 25c. The lob lot
OF Green Tea Mt 15c. per pound deserves
your attention. Just received Il fresh lot
OF our celebrated sun Beam Flower and
Ing 1t at the same price.
c. w. HUDGINS &. Co
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Come and See Us

Why pay rent. when $1,000 cash and s.: 90
Per month Will buy a nice, lot In Park
turther particulars call on II. u. PACE
" CO. Sole Agents, No. SIS High street,
PortSmouth. Va. - N - 70
The Butler weekly times., 1896-05-21

In nominating for governor of the
great state of Illinois, John r. Tan
ner, murderer of his brother in-iaw
the republicans made a great mis-
take and it is highly probable they
will find it out when the votes are
cast and counted in November. Tan
ner is not only murderer. but is
said to be illiterate and incompetent
to Ell the position. All parties
some times make mistakes in their
Nominations of men, but the Tanner
incident appears to be done with
perfect knowledge and forethought.
as his record was an open book tc
all.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-05-21

United States Consul Burke at
Malaga writes the state department
that new insect pest has made its
appearance in Spain and, together
with the long drought which has
prevailed, the wheat crop of that
country will he an entire failure this
season. Not only this, says the Con.
sui, but there will be a shortage OF
all other crops. and great suffering
is liable among the poor people as q
result.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-05-21
George f. Catterlin has d

George f. Catterlin has decided
to place his name before the demo
cratic convention and ask the uomi
nation for county surveyor. Mr.
Catterlin served the people OF Bates
as surveyor for more than two years,
being appointed by Gov. Marina
duke to fill out the unexpired term
Of NJ. L. Wolfe. who resigned to ac
cept the office of state mine inspec
tor Therefore he is no stranger te
the people of the county. and the
excellent work he did while holdipn
the office is a guarantee that he i:
fitted for the place to which he
aspires. He has fine Sc. OF instru
ments, is tried and true democrat
and well worthy the support of the
party.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-05-21

We announce, this week, as a can
didate for surveyor, Mr.. Coleman
Smith. As be is one of Bates coun-
tvs oldest and most prominent citi-
zeus he needs no introduction from
US to the people. Mr.. Smith, IN the
absence of Mr.. March, who is at
tending college at Columbia, ha,
been acting surveyor of this county
for the past four years. His thor
ongh competency for the office is
not questioned, neither is his integ-
rity as citizen nor his fidelity 10
the democratic party.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-05-21
Talks Like All Democrats Ought T,

Talks Like All Democrats Ought To.
Ex Governor Francis is quoted as
saying: Il have gone over the whole
situation carefully with men who
know the entire field and l tell you
it is my firm belief that the 16 to l
men will control the Chicago con-
ventioa and do with it what they
please. And l say now that no mat
tor who is nominated at Chicago or
what sort of platform is adopted, l
will do all in my power to help the
party win in November. II Bland
is nominated l will go into the fight
with especial good will"
The Butler weekly times., 1896-05-21

Judge JAS. Gibson, of Kansas
City, whose name has been frequent.
ly mentioned in connection with the
gubernatorial nomination on the
democratic ticket, writes a letter de.
ciniug,on personal reasons to become
q candidate. The Judge had a strong
following al over the state and bis
many warm supporters will resre:
his action. The Judge ststes tha.
he VII not lose interest in the cam
paign, however. and his services will
De at the disposal of the party.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-05-21

Run, RCmanism and Rebellion, i.
is said, scuddled Jas. g. Blaine s
ship of state, as it was sailing on
the high sea Of popular favor to the
white house la like manner Major
Mckinley, IN bowing the knee of
humble submission to the dictate of
the A. 2. A, will find his bark
stranded high and dry on the shores
of tin 9 before he gets in sight OF
the gcal of his ambition. The same
infiue,ce that scuddled the one is
liable TO wreck the other.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-05-21

Some of the delegates to A. 2. A
convention at Washington City, oi
democratic proclivities are finding
fault with the advisory boards re
port because it mentions only
republican candidates for the presi
dental nomination as being worthy
the support Of the A. P. A., says 6
Washington dispatch.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-05-21

A Washington dispatch of the
11th says Speaker Reed cannot rssis,
the temptation to say things. In
speaking of Major Mckinley and
his financial viewe, Mr.. Reed said:
mckinley does not want to bs call.
ed a gold bug or a silver-bug, SO be
has compromised on straddle-bug'
If Mckinley gets the nomination,
after the election he will be a tum.
BILE bug"
The Butler weekly times., 1896-05-21

The Republicans have gwen us g
platform the Democrats can harm.
onize on. High protection, "sound
money" and McKinleyism ought tc
solidify the Democracy of Missouri
not to say anything about Filleyism
Democrats can certainly unite against
these Observation-Disclosures Hill
0az cite.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-05-21

The official figures of the election
in Louisiana held few weeks ago,
gives Gov. Foster majority of 26,'
600. The republican-populist com
bine, aided and abetted by the boun.
ty grabbing sugar planters, failed to
work, and the legislature refused to
90 behind the returns.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-05-21

THE BUTLER TIMES las credit 70,
tAe !argss! circulation accorded TO any ta
per pSblis1sd in tie 6tI ces9vsssional dis
f''ef Of M'ssosr', Which las a totyIatios
JioI,7S4 asdtAs ts6Iis5srs Of tie Axe-
'ean Ne'ostafsr Directory g1arantee
re Hcc.racy Of the rating accorded TO the
tsfsy by a reward of SIoo to tie hr,t tey-
son 7pio successfully assails H.-From
Printers Ink, issue Of AtyH 18TH 1896.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-05-21

The eight members of the school
board of St Louis, all republicans,
are now peeping through the jail
CRATES a. Jefferson City for disobey-
ing the mandates of the supreme
court. If answering to unspeakable
names would send men to the peni.
tentiary for life, all eight would be
there before sundown.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-05-21
Carlisls Backs Out.

Louisville, Ky, May 16-Secrs.
tary Carlisle has given up his pro-
posed trip to Kentucky and will not
come He has 50 informed his
friends here who expected his per
scnal assistance in the gold standard d
campaign.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-05-21

Judge DeArmond may have an
other man to contend with. The
republicans are now talking of pre-.
senting Mr.. Lewis with the nemina-
ton for governor. Two guberna-
torial candidates, Lewis and Faris,
can Clinton stand the pressure Of
honors being bestowed upon her
The Butler weekly times., 1896-05-21

On account of conflicting dates,
the democratic congressional con-
vention for this district to be held
at Osceola in July has been changed
to August 18th.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-05-21

There is DO longer any doubt as
to the attitude Of the Illinois democ
racy Oh the silver question. The
chairman of the state committee says
the state convention which meets at
Peoria June %, will be practically
unanimous
The Butler weekly times., 1896-05-21

Webster Davis heard sometime
drop at the republican state conven
tion at ST. Joseph. After assaultine
Maj. Warner with his mouth it did
not require an y ray light to discov
er that it was his gubernatorial
hoOo
The Butler weekly times., 1896-05-21

Congressman TarsDey, of Kansas,
has been appointed to seat on the
supreme court bench of Oklahoma
bv President Cleveland.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-05-21

Mr.. Harrity, chairman of the na
tional democratic committee, says
democracy at Chicago will declare
fer sound money. This is a great
wear for great men to talk and shoot
through their hat
The Butler weekly times., 1896-05-21

South Dakota comes up smiling
for free silver. The county conven-
tions in the state were held Satur.
day and all, or nearly SO, declared
for free silver.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-05-21

The supreme council of the A. 2.
A., which met in Washington City
last week, endorsed the candidacy Of
Mai. Mckinley. Now the mask of
the order has been officially discard
ed, the auxiliary will hereafter be
known as the G.. o. p.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-05-21

The gold reserve in the L. S.
treasury has dropped to Sl13,OOO,-
600. and with the heavy Withdrawals
yet to come in May, another bond
sale is predicted.