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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-21
Hon. John v. Mason on the Stand
for the Republicans.
CATECHISED BY GEN. c. c. WATTS.
He Makes Many EgregiOus Blunders
in a Joint Discussion,
AT PETERSBURG, LAST FRIDAY.
A Very Large Numjer Of Voters
Present.

Gen. Watts and Mr. Chiffon on Ono
Side, Dayton aud Mason on the
Other-The Silver Side Ably De-
fended-GOldites Wanted Every.
thing Their Own Way-Disap-
pointing Speech by tho Man
who Beat Wilson" The Argu-
ments in Substanco-Mr. Mason is
Compelled by Cen. Watts to Adj
NIT That He Elundered in His
Statement OF Alleged Facts.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-21
THE TICKET IS REGULAR,
And John Boyd Thatcher, Candidate
for Governor of New York.

Will Therefore Support It, Although
He Does Not Approve Of Free
Silver-'T Have Learned From
the Fathers, and in Turn Have
Endeavored to Teach, That the
Democratic Party is a Vehicle TO
Garry the Will Of the People Into
Effect"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-21
II IS ," :. 55SSIBIE
To $ % rising Tide Of Free
) & - Silver,

Bryan Thoroughly Satisfied
With the Situation and the Out
look-He Spent Yesterday Quiet
ly in Washington-Win Speak at
Dover, Delaware. This Afternoon.
His Arrival in Baltimore, Last
Evening.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-21
4 THREAT.

london. September 81 Brussels
a;sna+cb n the Chr0n.c,e says that The
'r1ll,, o,,'bo~i-ies of Rotteradm have received
and anonymous ,etter threatening 20 eN-
nloae ali of thepubhc buildings there;
nnleSz the Irish prisoners, Kearney and
Haines are liberated.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-21
4 REAL GOLD BIG

Telluride, Col, September 2O.-Last
night nine one-hundred pound sacks Of
gold ore valued at $4,000 was stolen
from the powder magazine Of the Tom
Boy mine, where il had been temporar-
iiy place.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-21
HEN DONGOLA CAPTURED.
The British and Egyptians Occupied
the City Yesterday.

The Details Of the Operations Of
the Expeditionary Force Which
Resulted in the Fall OF the Town
Used as a Base in the War of
1884-5 An Artillery Duel Across
the Nile - The Dervish Forces
Seeking a Place Of Refuge.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-21
u2,E ThatAuthOTity You Have
m Saving Silver Dollars
,?ruTE REDEEMED IN GOLD"
e .vart's Reply to Secretary
Carlisle.
-2-.yENT INTERROGATORIES
NH Await a Response From the
Cabinet Officer.

..---,.+ New Law or Statute Have
v,n Disoovered Since the Publ
os+ion of Your Pamphlet on the
Firs+ of July Last, or What New
orders Have You Received
which Do Not Appear on me
Statute Books?'
washington. D. c.. september %
.---- stewart has addressed the fol-
letter to the Secretary OF the
- trr.on. ID. c.. September 10, 1896,
. John e.. Carlisle, Secretary Of the
Tr ury:
.s-In a letter copied and published
r. public press by YOU september L.
+~ Bar Har5or, Maine, to Mr.. James
Helm. of Louisville Ky. there is re-
r herein as follows. to-wit:
a1yr never the Secretary Of the
Treasury shall be satisfied that The silver
dollar csnno, be kept equal in purchas-
s power with the gold dollar, except
wing it in exchange for The gold
dollar. when such exchange is demand
et. f. viii be his duty TO adopt that
course
~L If YOU are correctly reported in
Tie above extract from said letter, then
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-21
GREETINGS FROM HUNGARY.
Delegates to the International Agri-
cultural Congress,

Called to Meet at Budapest, Send
Words Of encouragement to
William Jennings Bryan in His
Struggle for the Masses of the
People, Both in this Country and
in Europe.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-21

,--,s+ New Law or Statute Have
YOU Discovered Since the PUBL
co+ion of Your Pamphlet on the
Firs+ Of July Last, or What New
orders Have You Received
(which Do Not Appear on me
Statute B0ok5(
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-21

Continued on sixth Page.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-21
THROWN INTO THE RIVER.

Continued on Sixth Page.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-12-03
ALUMINIUM AND ITS USES.

A recent invention in aluminium al
Toys is Wolframinium, discovered by
William Berg, German contractor OF
aluminium military equipments, who
also invented the Victoria alloy.
The production of aluminium has in
creased SO enormously in the past dec
ade that the development of working
it has also been great, and we find re-
suits to-day which three years ago
were hardly believed to be possible.
At the Rock Island arsenal a few
meat cans have been made of stiffened
aluminium sheets. These weigh but
six ounces while the regulation meat
can of timed iron for army uses weighs
16 ounces The only fault found with
the aluminium meat can is that if
placed in fire without food or some
such material in it to conduct off the
heat it will melt.
In this country the most promising
alloy is nickel aluminium which, like
the Victoria alloy, seems to be remark
ably well adapted for castings. In this
form (castings) it has tensile strength
of $4,000 to $4,000 pounds per square
inch with the rigidity of cast iron. It's
specific gravity is so, while its remark
able residence and ductility fit it for
use in many articles of military equip
ment.
In the German and French armies
| the application of aluminium and it's
alloys to military purposes has passed
the experiental stage in several import
ant articles of equipment. Canteens
cups, cooking utensils, ETC., made of
aluminium alloys can by means of
stamping be made entirely without
soldered joints, and however crushed
and dented in service can readily be
hammered back into shape.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-12-03
OLD GOLD AND SILVER COINS
Not the Rare Old Coins of Numismatic
Collections, But Everyday Money.

No 20-cent silver pieces have been
coined at any of the United States
minis since by an act passed in May,
1878, such coinage was prohibited. The
coinage of this piece went on for five
years only and the weight of the coil
was II grains. There are now of them
outstanding about $l50000. Since
February, 1887, no trade dollars of sill
YER have been coined and the total
amount of these in existence, though
not in circulation, is now S35.000,000
The coinage of the trade dollar was be-
gun in 1873 to compensate in part for
the effects of the "crime of 1873" So
called by the siiverites. and it was not
until IA years later that it was stopped.
An old coin of silver very rare now
adays is the silver half dime of 20
grains, the coinage of which was OF ig-
inally authorized by act of congress
in April. 1892, more than a century
ago. The coinage of half dimes was
continued until 1873. There are now
IF them nearly $1,0O0,O0O worth in eX-
istence. though they are rarely seen in
circulation. Still another small and
now retired silver coia of much more
recent origin is the three-cent silver
piece, first authorized in March, 1851
but not coined since February, 1873
The weight of the three-cent silver
piece was 1914 grains, whereas the legal
weight of the three-cent nickel piece.
still in occasional use, was 80 grains
There are outstanding $1,25O,0O0 worth
of three-cent silver pieces.
The coinage of gold dollars was dis
continued in 1890. Prior to that time
nearly 20,OO0,OO0 gold dollars had been
coined, and many of them are still in
active circulation. The first of them
were coined under law passed in 1s49
two days before Zachary Taylor was
inaugurated. The three-dollar gold
pieces. coined between 1888 and 1890
were n grains in weight. and there arc
of them outstanding $1,5OO,OOO worth
N. Y. Sun.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-12-03
WITHOUT WINGS.
The Gar-Fish Flies and the South Pacific
Native Catches Them.


"One of the most dramatic accidental
positions | ever witnessed was observed
in the islands of the South Pacific, -
writes a Well-knoWn traveller. Il was
wading over the reef near the Tonga
islands, with some men and natives,
when one of the latter, few yards
away, suddenly threw some coral back
in the water with a crash, which caused
a number of long, sharp-nOsed garfsh
to start out of the water. They bound
ed away like arrows, tipping the sur
face with their gills, and seeming to
gain fresh impetus in this manner.
The fish came directly toward us,
and | instinctively lodged as one shot
over my head. But just beyond me
was a native, carrying a fiat oval bas-
ket that looked more IKE a slrield than
anything else, and, seeing the fish.
he threw it up. catching it fairly and
squarely. The bill penetrated the bas-
ket, and the man looked for all the
world like a warrior receiving an arrow
or spear upon his shoulder. | after
ward learned that natives were occa-
sonally killed by these fish.
anyone who has lived in southern
countries must be familiar with the
sight of garfish. They bound over the
waves in what appears to be a true
fight. and one that suggests that there
are many animals which seem to fly
and have actual wings, though they
have not in reality.
THE flying fish is common exam
pie. The foretins are enormously de-
veloped, and are used in aiding the fish
to soar through the air, apparently
after the manner of bird; hence to
the genus eXocotus has been applied
the term of flying fishes. But the lit
tie creatures do not fly, neither have
they wings. They bound out of the
water, and give themselves high rate
of speed by the screw-like motion Of the
tail, then. spreading their fins, soer
away as if held aloft by parachutes." =
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-12-03
rHE MONEY OR THE BURGLAR.
A Lady Takes an Unusual Course Under
Trying Circumstances,

"a Lady Takes an Unusual Course Under
\ Trying Circumstances.
In st. Paul recently lady was awall-
jened in the night with the conscious
ness that somebody was prowIing
about her room. She soon became
convinced that it was burglar. Her
husband was sleeping by her side. and
she knew that his clothing and iewelry,
the latter valued at over $500. would
probably fall into the hands of the
thief. But she kept perfectly quiet
land permitted the fellow to take what
he could and depart, preferring the loss
of the money and jewels to the risk of
having her husband shot, as he proba-
bly, would have been had he been awak-
ened
There is no record of the husbands
remarks on the discovery of what had
happened, but a cold cOmmon-sense
view of the case will commend the
lady's conduct. 1t might have seemed
more heroic, perhaps, for her to make
Il fuss, rush for the intruder, and wake
her husband out of a sound sleep to
llllt lllulStll COuiIOnIrl1 al dIIlltU anu
desperate man; but she coolly weighed
the merits of the two courses opened to
her and preferred to keep her husband
at the expense of the valuables that
exere pilfered.
One cannot settle this question for
another Circumstances differ on such
occasions, but generally when a bur-
glar has succeeded in getting fairly in
to the room he has advantage of the in
mates. He takes his life in his hand, it
is true, but he is wide awake and on the
watch, while his victims often are
neither and are also unarmed.
There is also the danger of a mistake
in shooting an intruder at such times.
The other night a man in New York
shot a man who was prowling about his
apartment. killing the latter, only to
find that the dead man was an innocent
somnambulist who had come from an
| upper room in the house in his sleep
and harbored no thought of robbery
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-12-03

The people of the Orkney islands are
blamed. as a rule, for looking at both
sides of penny before parting with it,"
Quite a laughable example occurred the
other day. y man, slightly deaf, went
TO the doctor with bruised finger.
The doctor washed and bandaged it,
and when the man asked the charge
said: "Oh. it is just a trhe, and won't
cost anything" The man not hear
ing distinctly, said; ''No, no; you will
need to make it less than that" The
doctor, catching ON, said: Very well;
we will say two shillings and six pence. -
Which the man promptly paid, think
ing he knocked something off. - An
e\VcTs.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-12-03

In 154l, during the reign of Henry
VIII, gaming became so popular in
England that an act was passed BY
parliament prohibiting gaming to all
persons of the rank of gentlemen, and
forbidding cards, dice, tennis, bowls
and the like to all persons of low de
gree, except at Christmas. The ac
seems to have had no effect in dimir
ishing the amount of gaming. --Chicae
Inter Ocean.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-12-03
MANUFACTURED NOVELTIES.

D. B. Jones, of Brooklyn, owns
watch that formerly belonged to
Oliver Cromwell
Queen Victoria's crown was made in
1888, contains 2,1S3 diamonds, 277
pearls, 81 emeralds, II sapphires and
five rubies.
The largest steam hammer in France
is that at the works of Marrel Freres,
at Rines-de-Gier. 1t is of 100 tons
weight and works on an anvil which
weighs 600 tons. The face of this
anvil is a solid block of steel weighing
los tons.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-12-03
Turning out the Old Generals.

Germany is fast turning out its old
er generals, 50 having been forced to re-
tire within "A year. which beats the rec
ord. The average age of brigade
commander is SO years to 81 in the
French army, where the average age
of all ranks is higher than in the Ger
man. No German brigadier is more
than Sc. while 30 French brigadiers
are over 61.-Chicago Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-12-03

SECRET SocIETIEs-''My pas an odd fell
low" boosted little boy. "NIy pas a
masons !"-Tit-Bits.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-12-03

-Stentorian was originally the name
of herald mentioned by Homer,
Stentor, remarkable for his tremendous
voice.
Arizona republican., 1896-08-15
NOTICE, BICYCLE RIDERS.
Albuquerque. July 27, 1S9f

Albuquerque, July 27, 1896. To Wheelmen, Everywhere.
 Gentlemen-The Coconino Cycling club of Flagstaff, Ariz., will conduct its annual run from Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado river on August 19, 20, 21 and 22, 1896, making the start at 6 a. m.. August 19. Two days will be spent at the canyon and the return trip made on the 22d.
 The distance to the Canyon hotel is about seventy miles, and can be made in eight or ten hours The route is via the Grand canyon stage road, which circles the base of the San Francisco mountains and passes through the great pine forests of northern Arizona.
 Owing to the elevation, Flagstaff be- ing 1000 feet above the sea, the tenn perature even in summer is low, while the scenery is unsurpassed anywhere on earth
 The Coconino club has made ar arrangements to furnish all the neces- saries, such as board, lodging, etc., at the remarkably low rate of $10 for each wheelman. The Atlantic & Pacific railroad will place the lowest possible rate in effect, and everything points not only to 6 pleasant trip. but to a triumph of bicycle enthusiasts. Be a pioneer and join this run and the inn pressions gained from a view of the Grand canyon will remain until you ride your wheel up the golden stairs.
 By sending your name and address to the undersigned a beautifully illus trated book of the Grand canyon will be sent free. Yours truly,
 DON. A. SWEET, Gen'l Pass. Agent Atlantic & Pacific.
Arizona republican., 1896-08-15
ORDNANCE NO. 226.

An Ordinance Establishing Lines for
 Porch Posts, Telephone, Telegraph,
 Electric Light and Trolley Poles,
 Upon the Streets and Alleys of the
 City of Phoenix.
 The common council of Phoenix do ordain as follows:
 Section 1. On all streets having fourteen QD feet and sixteen Q6) feet curb lines, the outer edge or side of the porch posts is to be placed thirteen and one half 131a) feet from the prop erty line and on a line at right an gles thereto and towards the center of the street. And on all streets having twelve Q2) feet curb lines, the outer edge or side of the porch posts is to be placed eleven and one half Q1h) feet from the property line, and on a line at right angles thereto and to- wards the center of the street. No porch post to be placed at block cor ners inside of street intersections.
 Sec. 2. Telephone, telegraph, cleo tric light and trolley poles and all other poles that may be placed upon the streets and avenues, the street side of poles is to be placed flush with the inside of curb, (said curb being six (6) inches wide) no poles to be placed at block corners inside of street inter sections, and all poles between block corners to be placed in line with lot lines or partition walls that are right angled, or nearly so, to curb line, ex-
Arizona republican., 1896-08-15
SANTA FC CALIFORNIA EXCUR-
 SIONS.

Excursions for San Diego, Los An geles and intermediate points, will leave over the Santa Fe, Prescott & Phoenix railway on the following dates: July 9, July 23, Aug ust 6, August 20 and September 23, August 6, August 20 and September 8. Round trip tickets will be sold to these points on these dates at the low rate of s25.95, continuous passage. Phoenix to Barstow, stopover privi- leges allowed at any and all points be- tween Barstow and San Diego, includ- ing Los Angeles. Pullman cars will run straight through from Phoenix to San Diego so that passengers may make this trip without change of cars. Avoid the heat and dust of the desert by going over the Santa Fe route. trains will leave the Santa Fe depot, foot of First avenue, at 8:t5 Phoenix time, on the above dates, arrive Los Angeles p. m the following day. Fur ther information will be gladly fur nished by calling on or addressing the undersigned at Santa Fe office, No. A West Washington street. B. W. Gill lett, acting general agent; L. H. Landis, ticket clerk.
Arizona republican., 1896-08-15
EXCURSIONS TO THE GRAND
 CANYON.

On July 16 and every alternate Thursday to and including September 10, 1896, the s. F., P. & P. railway will place on sale round trip tickets from Phoenix to Flagstaff at one fare for the round trip. The limit will be for thirty days, enabling parties to take advantage of long trips to the Grand canyon of the Colorado river. First class stage accommodations, includ- ing meals and guides, can be secured at Flagstaff. This will afford an oppor- tunity to people of Arizona to visit one of the grandest wonders of the world. It is claimed that people from other states and territories take more interest in this trip than our own resi- dents. Arizona people should know more of their own territory. Here is their chance and at less expense than ever before. For particulars call on or write B. W. Gillett, general agent, Phoenix,
Arizona republican., 1896-08-15
EXCURSIONS TO PRESCOTT.

Since the inauguration of the new and unexcelled passenger train service on the s. F., P. & P. railway, you can go to Prescott on Saturdays, leaving here at 9:15 a. m and return on Mon day at 6:30 a. m or 40 p. m., mount ain time. The fare is only $S:20 for the round trip, on excursion days, which will be every Saturday during the summer. Here is an opportunity for Phoenix business men to send their families to Prescott where they will escape the heat in the valley. then visit them every Sunday.
 Prescott climate during the summer is delightful, the nights being always cool enough to enable one to secure re- freshing sleep. Many people rent tents and camp out among the pines, which makes the expense of living very small. Desirable camping grounds can be found within a radius of one mile from Prescott. For fur ther information write or call on E. W. Gillett, acting general agent, Phoe- nix. Ariz.
Arizona republican., 1896-08-15
ORDINANCE NO. 227.

Relating to City Licenses.
 The common council of Phoenix do ordain as follows:
 Section 1. Any person or persons, company, association or corporation whose fixed place of business is be- yond the limits of the city of Phoenix and within the territory of Arizona who shall enter within the established limits of said city and solicit orders for the sale of any goods, wares and merchandise from said fixed place of business, or vend from place to place, or door to door, within the limits of said city, any goods, wares or mer- chandise from said fixed place of busi- ness, or who shall establish agencies for the sale of any goods, wares and merchandise from said fixed place of business and within the limits of said city, shall pay a quarterly license tax of eight dollars per quarter in ad- vance.
 Sec. 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and publication according to law.
 Passed by the common council of the city of Phoenix this, the Sd day of August, 1896.
 Approved this 3d day of August, 1896. J. D. MONIHON, Attest: Mayor.
 T. A. JOBS, City Recorder.
 First published in the Arizona Re- pnhlican, official city paper, August 5, 1896. tl,I
Arizona republican., 1896-08-15

For your -Catarrh "Cures" or Tonics for Catarrh in liquid form to be taken internally, usually contain either Mercury or Iodide of Potassa, or both, which are injur- ious if too long taken. Catarrh is local, not blood disease, caused by sudden change to cold or damp weather. It starts in the nasal passages, affecting eyes, ears and throat. Cold in the head causes excessive flow of mucus. and, if repeatedly neglected, the re- suits of catarrh will follow; severe pain in the head, a roaring sound in the ears, bad breath, and oftentimes an offensive dis charge. The remedy should be quick to allay inflammation and heal the membrane. Ely's Cream Balm is the acknowledged cure for these troubles and contains no mercury nor any injurious drug. Price, 50 cents.
Arizona republican., 1896-08-15
CALIFORNIA EXCURSIONS.

Excursions for Santa Barbara, Santa Monica, Los Angeles and intermediate points will run over the Maricopa & Salt River Valley railroad on the fol- lowing dates: July 16 and 30; August 1S and 27. Pullman palace sleeping cars run straight through from Phoe- nix. Only seventeen hours Phoenix to Los Angeles. This is by far the shortest, quickest and most comfort able route to the coast. Passengers will do well to remember that by talk ing this line they avoid a daylight ride over hot desert and save an entire days time.
Arizona republican., 1896-08-15
EXCURSION TO SALT LAKE CITY

Via s. F., P. & P. railway, in con- nection with Denver & Rio Grande railroad Scenic route of the world) via Pueblo, the Colorado Midland railroad. via Colorado Springs, Manitou and Hagerman Pass, for via Denver and the Union Pacific. This is the only direct and comfortable route. Tickets will be on sale July 2S and August 6, and 8. Final limit October 30, 1896. Round trip rate only $59.7O. Ticket office A West Washington street.
Arizona republican., 1896-08-15
EXCURSIONS TO SOUTHERN CAL.
 IFORNIA.

Oceanside is a most attractive place to spend few weeks or few months. It's advantages are that it is centrally located from which many interesting side trips can be taken; objects of his- toric interest are located near by; ex- pense of living is reasonable and the surroundings are delightful. For re- duced rates, dates of sale and other valuable information address or call on B. w. Gillett, acting general agent, Phoenix, Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1896-08-15
MEXICAN CENTRAL RAILWAY.

From the sea to the clouds. Passing modern cities and ancient monuments. Standard gauge in everything, man. agement, ideas and treatment of pa- trons. The only line in the republic running Pullman palace buffet sleep ing cars between the capital and points in the United States. Cheap rates and prompt service. For full particulars call on or address J. F. Donohoe, Commercial agent, Fl Paso, Texas.
Arizona republican., 1896-08-15
WHEN YOU JOURNEY EAST.

If you wish pleasant trip with few changes, see that your tickets read via the Wabash line. No change of sleepers from Kansas City to St. Louis, Cincinnati, Toledo, or from St. Louis to Chicago, Toledo, Detroit, Niagara falls, Buffalo, New York and Boston. This line is famous for it's magnificent equipment of sleeping and dining cars and the fast time of it's trains.