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The Forrest City times., 1900-10-19
Eight Tramps Under Arrest.

Eight tramps are under arrest at Texarkana, charged with the murder of Ed Evans. The dead man had been working as watchman at tbe bridge across Red River, ten miles from Tex arkana. His body was found along side the track, and an investigation showed that he had been murdered. Evans was known to have had money and all the tramps arrested had more or less money. The suspects were in jail at Texarkana, but succeeded in breaking down the doors of their cells and made their escape.
The Forrest City times., 1900-10-19
Difnculty Between Convicts.

Francis Phillips, white, and Robert Clark colored, convicts at the state penitentiary, engaged in difficulty in winch the former was fatally injured. The men were working on the new capitol building and the negro made some sighting remark about Phillips "ork' which angered him, and draw ing drawing a dagger made from a piece of iron he started after Clark, who seized spade and struck Phillips across the head, splitting his skull open.
The Forrest City times., 1900-10-19
THE ANIMAL KINGDOM.

When taken young the hedgehog may De completely tanned and familiar, al- lowing itself to be handled, and asso- ciating with the dog and cat upon terms of perfect concord.
 Like the bonito, the kingfisher's col ors dull after death. No one who has seen only the stuffed bird can form any idea of the brilliance of its plum age when alive.
 Five thousand honey bees, as they leave the hive, weigh about one pound, but when the insects return from their visits to the flowers, fr~ighted with honey, they weigh nearly twice as much.
 Col. Richard Nantz, of Nelson coun- ty, Ky, reports that skunks have near ly ruined an acre of his tobacco this year in their eager search for tobacco worms, delicacy highly prized by them.
The Forrest City times., 1900-10-19
A WILD RUSH FOR LIFE.
Panic Follows Fire In . Detroit (Mich.l Factory-Two Persons Killed
 and Many Hurt.

Detroit, Mich, Oct. 17.-As a result of fire which started soon after ono o'clock yesterday afternoon in tho building at No. 15 Jefferson avenue, occupied by Twitchell Brothers Co.,, limited, manufacturers of elk skin shoes, two men are dead and eight persons more or less seriously hurt, while several other employees, who re- ceived lesser injuries, were not taken to the hospitals.
 The fire started in the basement, which was used as a storeroom for boxes and lumber. At first it was thought some barrels of rubber ee- ment had exploded. But after the fire was extinguished the barrels were founda to be intact. The origin re- mains a mystery.
 The flames spread so rapidly that none of the employees on the second md third floors were able to escape by the stairway. se EN ss
 The girls employed in the build- ing were on the third floor, and when the cry of fire was raised they be- came panic-stricken, and rushed for the windows, where general fight followed in the efforts to get out. The fremen took several girls from the third-story front windows while oth- CTS escaped from the rear by means of fire escapes. Alonzo D. Ireson jumped from the third-story front window and, in fall ing. brought with him large sign fastened to a ledge on the second story to which three persons were hanging. This precipitated all to the sidewalk, and Ireson was instantly killed. The others escaped with lesser injuries.
 The property loss is about twenty five thousand dollars.W The stock of Twitchell Brothers was destroyed, but was fully insured.
The Forrest City times., 1900-10-19
Land Sale Ordered.

Judge Joseph w. Martin in Pulaski circuit court issued mapdamus against State Land Commissioner Col quit to compell him to sell 250 acres of land in Arkansas county to the Aver Lord Tie Company, of Illinois. The Commissioner declined to deed the land on the ground that the parties were being sued by the state for unlawfully cutting timber from the lands, and that to sell the property to the defend ants would iniure the states case. The court held that the states rights in the premises would not be affected by the sale
The Forrest City times., 1900-10-19
Met With No Oppo.ition.

Tien Tsin, Oct. 15, via Shanghai, Oct. 1.-The expedition against Pao-Ting- Flu had met with no opposition up to October IA.
 Reports received by courier say that column of 500 French, marching to Hsien-Hsien to relieve party of French priests, met with no opposi- tion in the six days march to the south.
 The Fourth brigade of the British is now arriving.
 The Americans have evacuated the arsenal, which has been turned over to the provisional city government.
The Forrest City times., 1900-10-19
Another Suspect Arressed.

A negro charged with being impli- cated in the murder of Ed Evans, bridge watchman at Red River for the Pee Gee, near Texarkana, was captured at Ashdown. He confessed to knowl- edge of the killing, but claims that he did not commit the crime. The mur- der was committed by tramps for the purpose of robbery, and as a conse- quence the feeling against them IS very bitter. Several of the suspects arrested and who broke jail at Texarkana have been apprehended
The Forrest City times., 1900-10-19
Insane Man Attempts Murder.

J. R. Shinn, citizen of Pope county, became suddenly insane and, arming himself with a winchester, drove to Russellville and made desperate but unsuccessful attempt to kill his daug- ter and her husband, c. P. Hall. Of fcers overpowered the man and dis armed him after much difficulty.
The Forrest City times., 1900-10-19
Negro Shot By An Italian,

John Powell, colored, murdered his wife while she was asleep at her home near Linwood, Jefferson county. Pow ell had been separated from his wife for two years. He went to her home at night and forced an entrance, and emptied the contents of shotgun into her body.
The Forrest City times., 1900-10-19

The walls of the new penitentiary, about two miles from Little Rock, are practically completed, with the excep. ton of the four grand towers at the corners, gates and the capstones. The walls are 400 by 500 feet long. four fee; thick at the base and 22 inches at the top, with an average height of 2s feet. The foundation for the hospital, dining room and office has been completed.
The Forrest City times., 1900-10-19
Murdered Hts Wife.

Jack Mithelotte, an Italian, shot and seriously wounded Webster Hanna, a colored wiater, at Pine Bluff. The men engaged in fight over trivial matter. and Webster reached for his gun. Michelotte secured his gun first and fired, the ball entering Web ster's mouth and knocking all his teeth O,If
The Forrest City times., 1900-10-19
The Court Wa. with Him.

It once happened young advocate ross before Lord Peterborough in great trepida. ton to conduct his first case: My lord, my unfortunate client-my lord-"Go on, ssr, :" laid the judge, 50 far the court is stirely with you"
The Forrest City times., 1900-10-19
Appointment Conflrmec.

Ahe appointment of w. J. Mckee as superintendent of the Arkansas di- vision Of the Iron Mountain, to sue eea 1- D. Moore, has been confirmed 'ice President and General Man.
 russell Harding. Mir Mckee has Aeie'oiore been superintendent of the
 "'rai division and will be succeeded ,u 'hat division by Trainmaster
The Forrest City times., 1900-10-19
The UnIucky Thirteen.

Seattle, Wash, Ger. TIA street car collision occurred yesterday on the line between Seattle and Benton. A passenger car met freight ear bound to the city, on a long open stretch of road. Both cars were going at good speed. Thirteen people on the pas senger car and one on the freight ear were more or less seriously injured.
The Forrest City times., 1900-10-19
eared for Fly the Police.

A well dressed young woman about % years or age was found very sick on the side walk at Pine Bluff. The "o"'ah was carried to police head quarters and given medical attention. one reiused to give her name and as soon as able left without notifying her attendant.
The Forrest City times., 1900-10-19
Train Wrecked at Rockville.

A bad wreck occurred on the Valley road near Rockville, forty-five miles be- low Pine Bluff, in which J. D. Smith, engineer, was killed, and Mir. De- Haven, fireman was seriously injured. The wreck was caused by a tree which had fallen across the track
The Forrest City times., 1900-10-19
Omcially Confirmed.

Shanghai, Oct. 17.-Ofiicial confirm ation has been received of the report that the Russian southern army has occupied Fieh-Iing, the terminus of the Shan Hai Kwan railway. The oc- cupation was effected October f.
The Forrest City times., 1900-10-19
ARKANSAS SIA|E MNS.
Young Negro Confesses to the Mur- der of His Father and
 Little Sister.
EVENTS OF THE WEEK BRIEFLY STATED.

John Powell, a Negro, After Being sepA- rated From His Wife For Two Years, Entered Her Homo at Linwooi and Killed Her While She slept.
The Forrest City times., 1900-10-19

In Salt Lake City there are three Presbyterian churches, viz, the First. the Westminster and the Third.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-17
hing before you can DO anything, l keep


thing before you can Go anything, l keep
on a-telling you.
q never saw a dancing woman that was
a pious woman. / never saw theatre
woman that was a pious woman. / never
saw a card-playing woman that was a
pious woman. And l never saw a pious
woman that danced played cards or
went to the theatres.
play cards, dance and so to the thea
tres all you want to, but if you are a
good Christian you won't want to. l play
cards all want to. / simply don't want
to.
Eyes, you say, what you are saying now
Just knocks me out. If l have to be per-
feet before l talk to sinners that set
ties it.
Il didn't say it and besides that's a
baby cry. Because I'm down I'll stay
down Get up, acknowledge your sin,
and go to work When you fall, fall like
David fell, hit the ground Announcing.
after you've done wrong shell down
the corn to God and your felowman. Say
you've done wrong and you're going to
try to do better.
ut takes character to do that If you
haven't got it, go get it. Last night
there would have been some 80 or 10
conversions IL you'd have simply gone to
work. ! never saw such dead church
But | thank God for sending us a good
Baptist worker (Mr. Pullen). If it hadn't
been for him last nights meeting would
have been a failure Bless your life
hfethren. you missed good opportunity
The house was crowded with young peo
pie whose souls are not saved, and you
could have gone through the audience like
q rd-dog through q stubble field finding
rame everywhere But you didn't do it.
You sat here like the dead, and some of
you got UP and poked off home.
1.-The Lord have medley on Brother and
Sister Poke.
God help us to do som ething to save
this town in this meeting
The sermon was filled with many in
cidents. illustrative of the truths the
preacher was trying to impress. Some of
them were humorous, causing the faces
of the audience to break into smiles. but
most of them were serious and many were
pathetic and more than once the tears
stole their way down the checks of those
who listened to the simple recital
George Stuart is man of great power.
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ences to manage business of old estab-
lished house; salary $1S per week and
expenses, payable each week direct
from headquarters; expense money adj
vanced; position permanent. Enclose
self-addressed stamped envelope. Stand
ard House, sos Caxton Building, Chi
cago. 114-4tsat
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CHINA AND GLASSWARE.

CHINA AND GLASSWARE.
HUGHES, WIN. H.,
127 Fayetteville st.
ROOFING AND SHEET METAL.
ALLEN ROOFING CO., THE,
1913 Salisbury Street.
BUSINESS COLLEGES.
PEELE, JUDSON,
Pullen Building.
CHINA, TOYS AND CANDY.
RIGAN, j. d.,
1872 Fayetteville Street.
MARBLE WORKS.
RALEIGH MARBLE WORKS,
Cooper Bros, Proprietors.
JOB PRINTERS.
Afford, BYNUM q CHRISTOPHERS
115 E. Hargett ST.
CAPITAL PRINTING COMPANY,
is West Martin ST.
UZZELL, E. NJ,
Cor. Wilmington and Martin SITS.
MERCHANT TAILoRS.
BELVIN, c. H.,
End Floor Holleman Building.
BRIDGERS, JOHN E.,
ZIG Fayetteville st.
TAYLOR, w. A.,
224 Fayetteville ST.
WALTERS, G. N,
115 Fayetteville ST.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.
DARNELL 81 THOMAS,
ia Fayetteville ST.
PLUMBERS AND GAS FILTERS.
NORTH STATE PLUMBING AND
HEATING COMPANY,
100 West Martin St.
STEVENSON, THOMAS s.,
8 West Hargett ST.
SHOES, TRUNKS AND HOSIERY.
HARDING, VIM. T.,
1870 Fayetteville st.
SCHOOL FURNITURE, SUPPLIES.
PARKER, c. j.,
Tucker building.
VEHICLES AND HARNESS.
BARBER, j. W., & SON,
1OS f. Martin ST.
STRONACH, FRANK,
o19 to 1928 Wilmington st.
FURNITURE.
THOMAS d CAMPBELL,
to II f. Martin St.
REAL ESTATE DEALERS.
BROUGHTON & CO., j. NJ,
307 Fayetteville ST.
LOCK AND GUN SMITH.
BROCKWELL, T. f.,
212 S. Salisbury st.
MILLINERY.
REESE, MISS MAGGIE,
200 Fayetteville st.
SIGN PAINTERS.
BULLOCK, CHARLES F.,
IL E. Hargett St.
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
WYNNE & REDFORD,
106 L. Martin st.
LAUNDRIES.
CAPITAL STEAM LAUNDRY,
113 Wilmington ST.
ARTISTIC WOOD MANTELS.
ZACHARY & ZACHARY,
10S West Martin ST.
JEWELLERS.
BLAKE, L. W.,
100 Fayetteville Street.
FASNACH, MRS. E.,
10 Fayetteville ST.
JOLLY, b. r.,
1913 Fayetteville ST.
MAHLER'S SONS, H.,
226 Fayetteville ST.
LIVERY AND SALE STABLES.
ROBBINS, j. H., STABLES,
u Block from Capitol, E. Morgan st.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-17

WANTED.-LADIES AND GEN
tlemen to introduce the hottest" seller
on earth. DR.. Whites Electric Comb;
patented 1899: cures all forms of scalp
ailments, headaches, etc., yet costs the
same as an ordinary comb. David Rose,
757 N. Water St., Decatur Ill. 10-21-1m.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-17

WANTED-AGENTS: AM NOW READY
to offer desirable contracts for 1901 to
capable parties. Agents thinking Of
making change of companies, as well as
parties not already in life insurance
business, will find it to their interest to
correspond with F. H. Hyatt, General
Agent for the Carolinas. The Mutual
Life Insurance of New York, Columbia,
S. c. 11-16-2w
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-17

FINE SEED WHEAT; AND OATS FOR
! sale-I have for sale about $50 bushels
of nice Purple Straw Seed Wheat at
$1.00 per bushel and about 200 bushels
of nice Winter Turf or Virginia Gray
Seed Oats at 70 cents per bushel. De-
livery at my Waverly Farm, near
Raleigh, n. C. Apply to Mrs. Florence
P. Tucker, Raleigh, N. c.
11-12-1W
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!: RALEIGH'S BUSINESS HOUSES.

{ SOUTHERN Book EXCHANGE,
1877 Fayetteville ST.
lg BAPTIST BOOK STORE,
u 113 Fayetteville st.
BANKS.
COMMERCIAL & FARMERS BANK,
Cor. Wilmington and Martin SITS.
THE CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK,
Cor. Fayetteville and Martin SITS.
COAL, WOOD AND ICE DEALERS.
JOHNSON q JOHNSON,
1872 Fayetteville st.
JONES & POWELL,
107 Fayetteville ST.
CANDY MANUFACTURERS.
ROYSTER, A. d. & BRO,
207 Fayetteville ST.
POPE, J. A.,
105 Fayetteville st.
COFFIN HOUSES AND EMBALMERS
BROWN, JOHN W.,
207 S. Salisbury st.
STRICKLAND, G. A.,
1T to 119 S. Wilmington ST.
DRY GOODS.
DOBBIN q FERRALL,
1913 and 125 Fayetteville Street.
WOOLLCOTT, WALTER,
IA E. Martin ST.
DRUGGISTS.
CROWELL, G. b. q CO.,
100 Fayetteville ST.
KING. w. II. DRUG CO.,
Cor Fayetteville and Hargett, also Cor.
Wilmington and Martin SITS.
NIcGEE'S PHARMACY,
Tucker Building.
McGEACHY, A. S.,
1873 Fayetteville Street.
SIMPSON, WILLIAM,
Pullen Building.
SIMPSON, ROBERT,
Cor. Hillsboro and Salisbury SITS.
CROCERS, WHOLESALE.
BALL, JESSE G.,
z Hargett Street.
DUNN BROTHERS,
IS and 20 Martin Street.
cRocERS, WHOLESALE, RETAIL
GREEN, j. b., d CO.,
9E. Hargett ST.
JOHNSON, d. T., q SON,
IS E. Hargett ST.
LANCASTER & CO.,
IL f. Hargett st.
PHILLIPS & CO.,
300 S. Wilmington ST.
WOMBLE. A. s.,
Cor. Wilmington and Hargett SITS.
HARNESS AND SADDLERY.
WYATT HARNESS COMPANY,
100 E. Martin ST.
s INSURANCE.
ALLEN, GEORGE,
Pullen Building.
PRIMROSE q CO., w. S.,
Holleman Building
BOUSHALL, j. d.,
Tucker Building.
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE co. OF
NEW YORK, THE,
Marlboro House Building.
FRUIT AND PRODUCE.
KING BROTHERS,
Commercial Bank Building.
PHOTOGRAPHS AND PICTURES.
WATSON, FRED. A.,
112 and 131 Fayetteville ST.
WHARTON, c. p,
119 Fayetteville Street.
ARCHITECTS.
PEARSON, CHARLES,
Tucker Building.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-17

BUSINESS MEN AND WO-
men to take exclusive agency for a
State and control sub-agents handling
Dr. Whites Electric Comb, $4,000 per
month, compensation. Call and I'll
prove it. David Rose, 757 N. Water St.,
Decatur, Ill. 10-21-1m.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-17

WANTED.-YOUNG WOMEN To
send 25c. to American School of
Technique, Scranton, Pa, for val
liable instructions in Trained Nurs-
ing, an honorable and lucrative pro-
fession not overcrowded. Write now.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-17

SALEsMEN-To SELL IMPORTED AND
domestic liquors, principally fine Ken
lucky whiskies and blends, case and
barrel goods to jobbers and saloon
trade: good chance to the right man.
Salary or commission. r. S. Strader
& Son. 90 and II L. Water st., Lex
ington, Ky.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-17

WANTED-PARTNER TO ENGAGE IN
Mercantile business. Must have $1,000
cash or new goods. Good location for
business. Good reason for wanting
partner. Address H. H., Hobgood, N. G.
10-25-t
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HELP WANTED-MALE-Y MAN
Learn illustrating; by mail; tuition
payable 60 days after position is Sc
cured paying at least S1S week. Cor
Iespondence Institute Of America,
Scranton, Pa.
10-16-e o dim
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HUSTLING YOUNG MAN CAN MAKE
$50 per month and expenses; permanent
position; experience. unnecessary.
Write quick for particulars. Clark q
Co., 4th and Locust Etreees, Philadel-
phia, Pa. 9-2-S mo
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cry. Three cents pound paid for same.
Apply from to p. m. f. w. McDan
iel News and Observer press-room.
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l WILL PAY 8 CENTS A POUND FOR
nice, clean, soft rags for wiping delicate
machinery. Apply from 2 to p. m. F.
w Mcdaniel, News and Observer press
room.
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A GOOD PRINTER, ALL ROUND MAN,
can have steady position by address,
ing the undersigned. None but those
meaning business need apply. e. d.
Csin, Southern Pines, n. G.
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Mr.. PERRY MARSHALL, SON OF REV.
A. A. Marshall of this city, has been
appointed agent for the Atlanta Journal
for this city and will be glad to receive
subscriptions for same, at the rate of
$500 per year for the daily, and $1.00
per year for the semi weekly.
11-16-6t
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The next session of the Christian Con-
ference will be held at Graham. Rev. j..
IT, Newman, Of Elon College, will preach
the annual sermon, with Rev. c. c. Peel,
of Asheboro as alternate.
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l CAN GIVE DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT
to few young ladies in each county.
Cash salary; good penman preferred.
Address, ]. e. Smith, Monticello, Fla.
11--14--10t
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BUS FOR SALE FOR CASH OR ON
time. Almost entirely new, and in per-
feet running order, Address H. d.
Ellington, Smithtield, n c.
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FOR SALE-TYPEWRITE CALL
graphs for $15 each, slightly shop worn;
Trusts price $50. Shipped for trial free.
S. f. Webster Co., 315 Broadway, n. Y.
list
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NO ADVERTISEMENT TAKEN FOR
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CASH MUST ACCOMPANY ORDER.
SPECIAL DISCOUNTS ON LONG CON-
TRACTS.
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WANTED-YOUNG WOMEN WHO WANT
to earn $21 week besides gifts from
grateful patients, should learn to be
Trained Nurses. Valuable instructions
for 25c. American School of Technique,
Scranton Pa.
10-16-1m.
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WHEN YOU BUY RoYsTER's CANDY
you get full value, made at home by
people who have spent 25 years in de-
veloping the BEST.
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GOAT FOUND-A BIG WHITE GOAT,
with long horns and long hair, was
found last night. The owner can get
the goat by calling at 21O West Cabar-
rus street and paying for this adver-
tscment and the care of the goat.
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STOP AT CAROLINA INN, BROAD ST,
Newborn, N c. Opened to the public,
with latest modern improvements, table
first-class. Hot and cold baths. Mrs
s. Il. Street, Proprietress.
lie diff.
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FOUND-oN MY GROUND ONE SOW
and pigs. Owner will please prove
property. pay charges and take them
away. w f. Massey, West Raleigh
Hillsboro road.
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MALE HELP WANTED-WANTED-
Christian man to qualify as manager
and office correspondent 5000 yearly;
enclose self-addressed stamped enve-
lope to president Drawer A, TINS
office.
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BUSINESS OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
tunes in Oil Stocks-Prices advancing
daily; shares excellent company. ";
10 shares, 50; % shares, S.. Booklet with
each order Fidelity Oil Exchange,
Bradbury Building, Los Angeles, CAL
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STRAY COW-NO HORNS, PALE RED,
four white feet, dry, can be found at
r. E. Parhams stables.
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WANTED-TO RENT A 6 OR s ROOM
house near the capitol. Address, A. B.,
care News and Observer.
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AN ACCEPTABLE PRESENT is A BOX
of ROYSTER'S candy. Take one to the
folks at home.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-06-15
Keene for Bryan.

One of the intimate friends of James
z. Keene, who has just returned from
London, is quoted IS saying that the
famous Wall Street 'bear''is enthusi-
astic about the Presidential prospects
of William J. Bryan. AS is well known,
Keene will vote for Bryan and will con-
tribute to the Democratic campaign
fund
Bryan is sure to win" Mr.. Keene
is reported to have said, "and [ expect
to be over in time to do what | can to
help him. His election is the only
salvation of the country. =
Mr.. Keene. according to this friend,
is so confident of Bryan s election that
he has more than $50, 00D upon the re-
suit. A recent bet was $500 to s1o,-
600 that Bryan will be The next Presi-
dent. Mr. Keene put up the s., 800.
Mr.. Keene, iii years gone by, has
been Republican, and always a con
tributor to the campaign fund.
Mr.. Keene says his reason for sup
porting Bryan is the growing danger
to our institutions from law denying
aggregafions of capital He regards
Mr.. Bryan as the last hope ofthe peo-
nle