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, 1897-09-01
THE POLITICAL. POT
IT is BOILING PRETTY HARD
IN THE KEYSTONE
STATE.
Democratic Convention Unusually
Quiet. There Being Only One Fight
During Its PrJgress-PlaL.orm De-
ciares FOR Free Silver and the CHI
cage Piatform-Virg.nia's Governor

Reading, Aug. 31.-Tne democratic
sac convention 20 nominate candida,
,or auditor general and safe treasurer
me-. in the Academy Of Music today. \
conspicuous feature oi the decorations
was a handsome banner adorned wi,l
, portrait o. William J.. Bryan. and
bearing the inscription, "Liberly, Jus
.ica. Humanity, Equal Rights to All,
| Special Privileges to None" There were
1875 delegates.
State Chairman Carmen called The
convention to order at 1870 p. m, and
announced the permanent organization
IS agreed upon by the executive COM
mite. Congressman ErmentrouI. tenn
porary chairman. received i round Of ap-
pause when he received the glvel from
| referring warmly 5o the Chicago plat
form and to the candidate during the
last presidential election. He urged con-
inued activity in the fight for the res
tCration OF the currency fight. he as
sured his hearers, that had only begun.
4. wild scene of enthusiasm followed
Ermsn;rcut's mention 0: he name Of
| William j. Bryan. Delegates and spec
-a.crs s,0od in their chairs and waved
hats and handkerchiefs as they cheered
he name OF the leader.
John T. Lennehan Of Wilkesbarre
claimed several OF the delegates from
Luzerre were noi regularly elected and
were no. entitled 20 seats.
Chairman Ermentrout refused to rec
cgn:Ze Lennehan. and declared the con-
ven;iGn adjourned for an hour.
John T. Murphy Of Philadelphia, a
secretary, grabbed the gavel from Mr..
Ermsatrout and attempted to preside.
Ermsn;rout tried 10 recover The gavel.
and a free fight ensued on the stage. The
police were called in to quell the riot.
Murphy was finally elected from the
stage and the b%elligerents ordered to
axe their seats. Nobody was injured in
Jhe scrimmage, but much bad blood was
~engendered.
The convention then took a recess.
Following is the money plank Of the
Platform:
I'VE. the democrats OF Pennsylvania.
in convention assembled, heartily re-
affirm and reiLerate the principles OF the
democratic party as expressed in the
platform adopted by the national con-
v~ention at Chicago in 1896, and approved
by $500, 900 free and independent votes.
We are firmly and unalterably opposed
TO the single gold Standard. which has
been the direct cause Of the financial dis
tress that has followed upon our cur
people since its adoption, and we are in
favor Of an immediate re,urn 20 our
original specie basis as it existed prior
o the decentralization act Of 1873.
I'VE congratulate William J. Bryan.
The glorious champion Of a righteous
cause, for his mastery leadership in
support Of these principles"
OFFER REIJ. WILL, nOI
, 1897-09-01
~O'FERRELL WILL BOLT.
He VIII Not Supper; the Free Silver
Ticket JUS Nominated.

Washington, D. c., Aug. 3l.-The
Post tomorrow will print a lengthy and
important interview with Governor
Charles T. OiFerrell of Virginia, who is
recognized as the head OF the gold demo
Gratis of Virginia. O'Ferrell announces
MS determination no. 10 support the
democratic state ticket recently nJmin-
ated at the Roanoke convention. He
criticizes the conduct of the leaders OF
that convention for endorsing The Chi
cago platform and also pays his respects
20 the free silver democrats who made
him 4 target OF abuse. claiming they
have taken advantage OF his position,
knowing he could not answer them.
He reiterates his charge that Bryan
made every arrangement to enter the
state in '93 and made speeches in be-
half OF the ~populist who was running
for governor against him. and gives ad-
ditional evidence to substantiate his as
sertion.
He speaks OF Senator Daniel as hav-
ing presented in the senate a resolution
endorsing Cleveland's action regarding
the Chicago strike, and yet with having
voted with the committee on resolutions
in the Chicago convention denouncing
Cleveland for every act which the sena-
tor previously commended. He says he
, 1897-09-01
IN INDIA.
Tribesmen Who Occupied Kohal Pass
Have Been Dispersed.

Bombay, Aug. 31.-Great relief is felt
in official circles here at the news that
the tribesmen who yesterday blocked
the Kohal pass have been dispersed.
Col. Gordon's column OF troops proceed
ed towards Kohal from Peshawur this
morning. Dispatches received from
Peshawur say all is quiet. Occasional
shoas are exchanged between advance
posts and insurgents. A cavalry recon-
Nuisance was made at daybreak today
in force as far as the entrance to khyber
pass, without discovering the enemy.
The notorious Mullah OF Haddah, who
has been at the bottom Of a great deal
of the present trouble, is reported to
have refused to send assistance to the
Afridis, who begged him for aid. Null
lah the intention Of imme-
diately attacking the khan OF Dir On
account of the latter's friendship for
the British. Dir's troops are all watch
ing the frontier. Mullah has been join
ed by a large number Of trfbasmen from
Afghan territory.
Disquietiug news has been received
from Quetta, the British military post
in Bsluchistan. Tribesmen have as
sembled on the hills about the Mach
Muskath-Bo lan railroad in such num-
bers that the authorities have telegraph
ed To the government officers asking Tor
achievements Of artillery and = heavy
force OF infantry. Other signs OF COM
ing elouoie ~ 80,
tne nisn' ,n'o -. sh,sts
q Afsnahseu VI !"
, 1897-09-01
JUMPED FROM THIRD STORY
Woman Fatally Injured-Husband Ar
rested Because He Refused to Talk.

Washington, D. C., Aug. 3l.-Sarah
A. Baker. As years old. the wife Of
Thomas b. Baker. jumped from a third
story room in the Hotel Cato. corner
Eighth and E. streets. about 1890
o'clock last evening and received frac-
lures of the left leg, the left arm near
he elbow, the lose and chin, and, it
IS thought, internal injuries hat may
result in her death. She vas taken to
The emergency hospital. and was rest
ing under the influence Of opiates early
This morning. Her husband was the on
ly occupant OF the room when the wo-
man took the terrible leap. and he SOL
idly refused to say anything about the
case. He was placed under arrest.
Thomas B. Baker. as he gave his
name at the station house. has been in
this city about three weeks, and most
Of the time has stopped a: the Hotel
Cato. conducted by Joseph Cato. A
friend Of Bakers stated that Baker is
employed as an agent for a large book
concern, and Is considered n of the
best statesmen in the country in his line.
He has demeaned himself in a proper
way, according to the proprietor and en-
ployes OF the hotel, since he has been
in the city, and stated to the proprietor
that he was going to bring his wife
here no meet him. He owns small farm
in Clayton, Md, and has a grown daugh-
Ter about IS years of age. another daugh-
ter about Z years old. and recently lost
a son about II years old.
, 1897-09-01

Frank Bralk. the old watchman who
wls tmpl,yCi At he sausage factory was
Nc n Y. witness. Bralk told about the
arrival Il. ,he factory In March last OF
s. ycrll btrrc;s. which were stored on
JHe Of The upper floors, and shortly be-
,ura May ! removed to the basement.
These are he barrels which it Is alleged
contained cau5,ic po;ash. and the wit
ness said the s,uff was empJied into the
middle VA in the basement shortly be-
fore May /, and dissolved by steam. At
his point she III tool a recess.
, 1897-09-01
IT'S ALL FIXED.
And There is No Doubt But That Ne
braskans Will Fuse.

Lincoln, Neb., Aug. 31.-There is no
doubt in the minds O: the delegates to
the free silver convention that the free
silver populists, democrats and republic
cans will unite tremendously tomorrow
, 1897-09-01

There are lots of people
who have not tasted ScAll-
hMg'S Best tea yet.
What! don't you want
good tea or doesn't your
grocer want to sell it to you?
Why?
Your money back-at
your Srocers you don't
like Sch12Xg's Best tea.
4 Schilling x Company
San Francisco oO
, 1897-09-01

Jack-"She used TO be an old flame OF
yours, did she not?' Arthur-'Yes; but
that was when 1 had money to burn
Puck.
, 1897-09-01
VERY BADLY OFF
A Great Change Experienced by an
Aged Citizen.

HAMILTON, MONT. -"SeveraI years
ago 1 was very badly off with cstarrh. 1t
affected my hearing so that ! became
quite deaf. l had read a great deal in the
newspapers about Hoods Sars aparilla and
decided to try it. ! used min" bottles Of
the medicine and it effectively cured me.
] am 6S years old and can now hear
quite well. ard I have fecn permanently
cured of catarrh." JNo. K. HorH.
, 1897-09-01
SCOTS
Emulsion

Of Cod-liver Oil with Hypo-
phosphites, Wi! make poor blood
rich. It is food for over-taxed
and weak digestion, SO prepared
that 1t can easily be taken in
summer when Cod-liver Oil or
even ordinary foods might repel.
SCOTT & BOVINE, = New Yoek
For ssls at sc. and s,.oo by all ~druxgtseA
, 1897-09-01
A SOUND TREASURY

Washington. D. c., Aug. 31.-Today's
statement of the treasury shows: Avail
able cash balance, 1921. 40. 900: gold re-
serve, $144. 206, 900.
, 1897-09-01

o. receipt Of ten cents, cash or stamp
q generous sample will be mailed Of the
most popular Catarrh and Hay Fever Cure
(Ely's Cream Balm) sufficient to demon
strate the great merits of the remedy.
ELY BRO7 l. Rs.
, 1897-09-01
REpl BI.ICAN LEAGUE.

lIaig1. ILL.,, Aug. 3l.-The first FOR
,1.l. m... n- o.. he executive committee
" Ir lI.. aLl T. publican leagues since
It r"aJt,a..un in Detroit. in July, was
I',d .o.Jl. \ plan was drawn up and
agreed 10 I~e.ative ( The STATE elections
N Maryland. Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio,
Iywl and Massachusetts yhis fall. At
Il warm debate it was also agreed
D i" 4~-jendance CT seven members
my r -u!Irly called meeting Of the
SA-eu4vo commit ee was sufficient 10
csnsI.n.e j quorum TO act FOR the whole
body.
S"ll,Jr Thura.Cn announced the rep
r-st1l-iye league OF Nebraska would
hay" very hing in order for the next
'Jnven ION n Omaha in 1898. At that
lime NE Transmissi3sippi exposition
WI open in Omaha and President Nc
kinney will be there to set the machin-
cry in motion. The exact date was left
t1r Chairman l.. J. Crawford to decide.
!te vas instructed TO make it that on
WHi,I President Mckinley will visit
ne exposition, 10 he may visit the gath
yr!ng Of Young republicans.
, 1897-09-01
SAUSAGE MAKERS
HIS ATTORNEYS FAIL. TO MAKE
THE STATIC SHOW CAUSE
OF DEATH.

Rules That 1t is Not Necessary
One Witness Adds Considerable
liminLry Tes,:muly-She Swore
, 1897-09-01
OMAHA LIVE STOCK.

Omaha, Neb.. Aug. 3l.-Cattle-Re-
cdps, 4.500; mdrket steady To easier.
Native beef steers, $4.l545.O5; western
steers, SO. 7O@4.60: Texas steers, s3.25G
4.25; cows and heifers. s2.S043.SO;
calves, s4.OOG6.OO; bulls, stags, etc.
s2.O0@3.7O.
Sheep - Receipts. $500; market
steady. Fair TO choice natives, $1,000
$50; fat to choice westerns. s3.2OG $50;
common and stock sheep, s2.7543.30:
.ambs, s3.5OG4.5O.
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK.
Chicago, H., Aug. 3l.-Cattle-Na-
i've bee: steers, s3.SOG5.5O; stockers and
feeders sold very we'll at the recent de-
cline: Texas cattle a little lower today:
westerns off fully 10 Gems,
Sheep are in demand at s2.25G2.5O,
tor culls up to s3.75G4OO Tor choice to
extra natives. Western range active at
SO .3O63.55 fer feeders: killers s3.60Q
80. Lambs active a s3.40G5.30. FOR
poor to prime.
Receipts-Cattle, 1900; sheep, $4,000.
, 1897-09-01
ALASKAN MAIL SERVICE.


Unofficial advtces have reached the
pcst0flicc department that the British
government IS contemplating the estab-
,ishment OF another postal route in;o
he klondike region from the coast. to
be almost wholly within her territory.
The entrance from -he cost is to Re eff
means OF the Stikine river. which has
Is noun on the United SAFES side OF
he new line. bu passage through which
= free 20 all. The scheme, as il is be-
ing projected, is for the British mail
'arrying vessels 10 go in near the Prince
Ct Wales Islands, up the S,ikine river,
hence from near its head above Fort
Wrang,e, across overland about $50
niles to Teslin Cor Aklene) lake. up the
HCodal.nqua and Lewis rivers to the
boom district.
Aching Postmaster General Shallen-
berger and his assistants were busily
Engaged today going over the de;ailS OF
he new mail rOu.e from Dyea 10 Daw-
son City. made by agreement between
his country and Canada, and periecting
ne arrangements for the change on the
par, o: the United States. Reports have
| reached here that persons acquainted
with the Alaskan god situation gener-
ally believe that the Copper river valley
will he the scene OF great activity very
soon. This news in a personal
way from postal authorities who have
had an opportunity 10 inquire into the
matter. II is based not only on the re-
ported productiveness OF the valley. bu'
largely on the proscriptive measures tbs
| Canadian government is reported to be
about to establish, taking every alter
nate claim and demanding 20 per cen
Of the other profits. 1t is felt. accord,
ing to these reports, that the establish
ment Of this policy would drive the pros
| pectors across the line into our terri.
sory and SO develop the fields within
the domain Of the United States.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-03-19

Mr. E. r. Kimbrough and wife, of
Cynthiana, were guests of Mr. John
Jameson and family the first of the
week.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-03-19

News Cul1ed From Nicholas County
Precincts.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-03-19
CARLISLE.

News Culled From Nicholas County
Precincts.
L. T. Potts & Son, undertakers, as
signed to JAS. l.. Donnell last week.
Geo. Duckworth has bought the Hugh
Dougherty. house and lot in Dorsian a.
BIRTHS. the 18th inst, to the wife
of d. B. Kennedy, of Barteville, 12-lb
son. To the wife of Ditzier Alexander,
on 9Th inst, an eight-pound son.
Nine thousand dollars worth of Car
Isle city property changed hands the
past week. May be the prosperity wave
has struck us sure enough II Mercury.
RELIGIoUs.-Eld. A. S. Morrison re-
turned from his eastern trip yesterday,
and will preach at the Christian Church
Sunday at the usual hours. Rev. c. F.
Oney returned from Florida last Thurs
day. He will fill his regular appoint
ments Sunday.
REAL ESTATE SALEs.-Ratliff Bros. &
Ross purchased of B. F. Adair the lot
adjoining their building occupied by the
Ratliff Bros Grocery for $4,000, and
have begun the erection of two story
brick business house. @. w. Wood
bought of James Spencer and wife the
well known Mcdaniel property on Main
street adjoining the Kimbrough House
He paid So 900. Mr.. G. E. Smith on
Monday last purchased of the Blue
Grass Building and Loan Association
the Hendricks house and lot on Syca
more street, in the West End, for $4,000
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-03-19

News Notes Gathered In And About The
| Burg.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-03-19
An Established
DRY GOODS BUSINESS
FOR SALE.

The old and well-known firm of
Smedley q Butler, of Miilersburg, KY,
is now in progress of liquidation owing
to the assignment of J Ct. Smedley.
All Of the large stock of dry goods,
notions, fancy goods, domestics, boots,
shoes, hats caps and every article kept
by frst-class store is now being offered
at cost for cash. This is a fine oppor-
tunity for any one wishing to engage in
the dry goods business and assume con-
troll of house already established and
well-known throughout Central Ken
lucky. Any one wishing to buy the
stock as whole should address
ALEX BUTLER,
Of the firm of Smedley & Butler.
Millersburg, KY.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-03-19

Mr. Robert Cooper, son of Rev. D. D.
Cooper, and prominent young business
man of Nicholasville will be married in
April to Miss Agnes Spears. pretty
and popular young lady Of Moreland
Mr.. Cooper, is brother of Mr.. Sterling
Cooper, of this place.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-03-19

See advertisement in another column
of w. j. Bryan's new book-"The First
Battle" Send your order to Oscar
Miller, Hutchinson, KY, agent for Bour-
bon county. tf)
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-03-19

MiLlERSBURG.

News Notes Gathered In And About The
Burg.
Mr.. Harrison Stoker is very low with
dropsy.
Rev. Fencetermacher will preach at
the Tarr school-house, at p. m.
McClintock & Mcintyre shipped car
Of hogs to Cincinnati, yesterday.
Collier Bros. raised 800 pounds Of
tobacco on twelve acres Of ground.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Layson went to
Cincinnati Wednesday to hear Moody.
Mrs. Foster Clary, of Carlisle, has
been the guest of Mrs. Jas. Mitchell for
several days.
Master Norvel Schrader has recovered
and he and his mother returned yester-
day to Falmouth.
Mrs. Minnie Rule and Miss Carrie
Current went to Cincinnati yesterday to
see the Spring styles.
Vol. Piper, formerly of Millersburg.
was seriously injured in wreck on the
M. P. r. r. last week.
Ben Bradley, colored, charged with
killing his wife, will not be tried until
the June term of Circuit Court.
The toll-gates are now open on ali the
roads leaving into Millersburg exc p. on
the Maysville & Lexington turnpike.
Get your bulbs and choice cut flowers
from w. M. GOODBYE,
Paris, KY.
CoRN.-Will pay the highest market
price for 1000 barrels.
(3D S d. DoDsoN.
Messrs J. G.. Smedley. AID Turner,
| Will Mcintyre, Ora and Frank Collier
were in Cincinnati this week on bust
ness.
Go to Connell Bros next door to post
office building for the best whiskeys,
brandies, wines and cigars, and Hauck's
| beer. Q6mar3t)
Mr.. E. r. Kimbrough and wife, of
Cynthiana, were guests of Mr.. John
Jameson and family the first of the
week.
Rev. r. B. Mahony, formerly pastor
Of the Baptist church here, now Of
Stanford, was the guest of Mr. J. g.
Allen and family Tuesday and Wednes-
day.
Mr.. Robt. A. Miller and wife left
Wednesday for Galletin, Tenn, to visit
their daughter,~ Mrs. A. J. Lamb
They will not move to Galletin as re-
ported several weeks ago.
The Cynthiana Times yesterday says ::
BERRY Bro. IS Big Show, an organiza-
ton composed of colored young men of
this city. will give an entertainment at
Bryan's hall in Millersburg, Monday
night"
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-03-19

The Cynthiana Times yesterday says
BERRY Bro. s Big Show, an organiza-
ton composed of colored young men of
this city, will give an entertainment at
Bryan's hall in Millersburg, Monday
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-03-19

Rev r. B. Mahony, formerly pastor
of the Baptist church here, now of
Stanford, was the guest of. Mr. J. G.
Allen and family Tuesday and Wednes-
6av
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-03-19

MIR. Robt. A Miller and wife left
Wednesday for Galletin, Tenn, to visit
their daughter,S Mrs. A. J. Lamb
They will not move to Galletin as re-
ported several weeks ago.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-03-19

Go to Connell Bros next door to post
office building for the best whiskeys,
brandies, wines and cigars, and Hauck's
beer. Q6mar3t)
Evening journal., 1897-05-10

Munyon's Improved Homeopathic
Remedies act almost instantly, speedily
curing the most obstinate cases.
Munyon's Rheumatism Cure seldom
fails to relieve in one to three hours,
and cures in a few days, Price %
cents.
Munyon's Dyspepsia Cure positively
cures all forms of Indigestion and stom-
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Munyon's Cold Cure prevents pneu-
monia and breaks up cold in a few
hours Price 25 cents.
Munyon's Cough Cure stops coughs,
night sweats. allays soreness and speed
lily heals the lungs. Price % cents.
Munyon's Kidney Cure speedily cures
pains in the back. loins or groins and
all forms of kidney disease. Price q
cents.
Munyon's Asthma Remedies relieve
ia three minutes and cure permanently
Price 81.
Munyon's Vitalizer, a great tonic an'
restorer of vital strength to weak peo
Pile 81.
Professor Munyon has a separat
cure for each disease At all druggists
mostly 25 cents a vial.
Munyon's Dental Department. Com
| plete In every respect Teeth eNtfacte
free. No eXtortionate charge for an
service.
Personal letters to Prof Munyor
, 1905 Arch street, Philadelphia, Pa, an
swered with free medical advice fc
any disease.
Evening journal., 1897-05-10
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NOTES.

Rev. Mr.. wilkins. of st. Annes p.
70. Church, Middletown, exchanged pull
pits with Rev. f. M. Munson, yester-
day.
Edward p. Challenger, Of Philadel-
phia. spent Sunday with his parents
Miss Alice McCabe has been spend
ing some time with friends near llare'i
Corner.
DR.. and Mrs. Howard Loiland and
two children, of Kennett Square, visit
ed New Castle relatives yesterday.
Miss Annie Fleming, who has beer
seriously IN with Inflammation of the
stomach, is much better.
Mrs. Howe, formerly Miss Nan
ME Hawkins, of this city, was tho
guest of her aunt. Mrs. r. G.. Cooper
last evening. Her father, Colonel Ham
ilton Hawkins, is stationed at one o
the western forts, TO which he was re
Gently transferred from the West Poin
Military Academy.
Evening journal., 1897-05-10
new CASTLE NEWS NOTES.

The first trolley car accident occurred
last night about $50, when MotOrman
Whites car banged into the rear end
of Motorman McCoy's. on Sixth street
Only some glass was broken and two
women passengers were slightly bruis-
ed.
This being the opening day of court
the New Castle county van resumed its
trips from the prison to the Court
House this morning
The brotherhood of St. Andrew will
hold iacating in the parish building
on Tuesday evening.
The Nyomen's Auxiliary of the Prot
ostant Episcopal Church, including a
delegation from Emmanuel, this city,
will hold a meeting at Christ Church,
Delaware City on Wednesday. Trains
will leave Wilmington for Delaware
City via Newark at 1904, returning
leave Delaware City at 4.l0.
A meeting will be held at the parish
house on Wednesday evening to make
arrangements for an entertainment tc
be given in the near future.
The fine old pipe organ Of I'm
manuel p. e. Church will shortly be
blown by electricity. A motor will be
placed in the church during the com
ing week.
Children's day rehearsal was begun
at First Presbyterian Church Saturday
evening. Quite a beautiful program l.
being prepared, the musical portion be
ing named I'm the Days ofThy Youth,
by Rev. James A. Warden, of Philadel
phia.
Teachers examinations were held II
the principals room at the Boys Higl
School on Saturday.
Under the auspices Of the Y. w {
T. T.. Mrs. Ellis will speak in the
f. Church next Thursday evening.
William Warren, of Wilmington
fell overheard at Delaware stree
wharf en- Saturday night but was res
cued by men in boat going past
that time.