Evening Star Newspaper, July 6, 1895, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 1101 Fenrsylvania Avenue, Cor. 11th Street, by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, 8. H. KAUFFMANN, Pres't. Office, 49 Potter Building. ge Star i city by carrlérs, on + per week, or 44 cents fer month. counter 2 ¢ . By mail—anywhere {n the United States or Canada—postage prépald—50 cents per month. Saturday Quintuple Sheet Star, $1 per year, with foreign pastaze added. $3.00. ah (Entered at the Post Office at Wasbingtoa, D. C., as second-class mail matter.) E> All mall subacriptions must be paid in advance. jates of advertising made known on applicatio Che Evening Star. — No. 13,210. WASHINGTON D.C., SATURDAY, JULY 6, 1895-TWENTY PAGES. TWO CENTS. Te proof of the pudding is in £62 eating. Peoferday’s Sar confained 43 cofumns of adverfisements, made up of 649 separate announce: ments. Bese advertisers foua$t puBficifp—nof merefp Gpace. CAMERON OR A ROW Plans of the Silver Republicans for the Presidency. TF THEIR CANDIDATE 18 NOT NOMINATED There Will Be a Dramatic With- drawal From the Convention. IF THROWN IN THE HOUSE The republican silver leaders of the west are very determined to make Don Cameron their candidate for President, or else to raise a row. There has been a great deal of vague talk about bolting the convention, but there is good reason to believe that the matter has gone further than this un- authoritative talk indicates. The plans of the silver republicans have taken more definite shape. Two, only, of the Senators who took part in the desperate fight against the repeal of the Sherman law have any connection with the silver party movement, which is engineered by the “Silver League,” and has put forth Sibley as a presidential candidate. These two are Stewart and Jones of Nevada. The rest have been trying to hold to the old parties a3 long as possible. While attention is generally directed toward movements of the silver party, the society of the Silver Knights of America, etc., the work for the white metal which is most threatening to the old party organizations is being done quietly by those silver men who have never broken from their party. Who Will Do the Mixchtef. Leaving out of the question the demo- crats of Congress, a_majority of whom are advocates of silver, the silver Senators are that little group, chiefly from the new states, who are led by Teller and Dubois, and who have kept away from alllance with the popvlists. If any “mischief” ts going to be done, it will be by these men in the republican national convention. They have persistently refused to be drawn into a third party movement, and they are Proceeding with a fixed purpose to force the republican convention to the nomina- tion of their silver candidate, or else to themselves withdraw in a manner dramatic enough to leave their seriousness not a matter of doubt. Their Plan of Operatio: Their plan .s a very simple one for the purpose in view. They have agreed among themselves, apparently without a dissent- ing voice, that they will make as hard a fight as porsible in the republican conven- tion, the most prominent leader In each of the silver states heading the delegation; and then, if they fail to get what they want, to leave the convention in a body. They do not propose to. hold a rump con- vention, but contemplate going home and Tunning republican eiecters not pledged to any convention nominee, but under sol- ema obligation not to vote in the electoral college for any but a silver man. They be- lieve that electors chosen in this way from all the western silver states would hold the balance of power in the electoral college between the two great parties, and that they could force one party or the other to cast their electoral votes for a silver man for President, regardless of the convention nominations. Throw the Contest Into the House. Should they fail in this, they would still hope to prevent any election, and thus throw the contest Into the House, where the choice would be from emong the three candidates haying the highest number of votes in the college. They would see to it that one of the three was a man of their choice. The House is already elected that would choose the Presidert in this event, and they think that fn this House they have the balance of power on a vote by states, counting on all‘the sflver states to vote against thetr party rather than per- mit the election of any but a silver man. They count sixteen republican gold states, sixteen democratic stutes and twelve silver republican states in the present Hous They believe that the votes of at least ter of the silver states can be controlled so as to Ignore party altogether and to join with either side, which will give them a silver man for President. If the republicans yielded to them they would expect the election of either Cameron or Teller. If they made a combination with the demo- crats they would probably split the ticket, giving the southern men the first place if an acceptable man were presented. + «+ ___ MONTEREY AND AMPHITRIZE. Both Vessels Have Behaved in an Ex- celient Manner, Partial reports received at the Navy De- partraent from the commanders of the Monterey and the Amphitrite are very gratifying to the officals on account of the fine showing made. The Mouterey, while designed for coast defense and har- bor work, has demonstrated that she can he sent to sea if occasion should require and Is in every way perfectly seaworthy. She fs not a fast boat, but she easily made eight knots an hour on her trip to South America. It was also found that she was much more comfortable for her officers and crew than was first supposed, and the temperature of her cabins was not as high as was expected, considering the climate she was in. It is not probable that the Monterey will ever be sent on a long cruise like that she has just taken, unless in case of great emergency, but it is likely that she will stay in the vicinity of San Francisco and Puget Sound. The Amphitrite was in some very heavy weather while out on her southern cruise in the Atlantic and her officers report that she behaved herself in a first-class man- ner. The greatest fault fvund with this monitor is the intense hea of the rooms below deck, and in her cal‘ns. It is said that In the ward room, where the officers live, and which is directly over the bollers, the deck. i» so hot that the officers cannot set their feet on it unless the floor is cov- ered by a mat. The ventilation of the Am- phitrite is not all that it should be, but it is thought that this can be improved. Be- sides all her iz hi been in the gouth, whi ate is hot. pitrite a: ad account and also andle been r ed to pr i evolutions wht uired of her. gun Dp that she is that she perform have been Ventitating Warships. nmander Bradford of the ins ey board has been chairn which has been examining the methods for ventilating ¥ fon ofa into This ple 1 Siggested. The is pumped in and the foul air pump. by fans, this heing found th: cable meth The motive power f fans {5 one that ca d cou erable ion which meets r and which ma: wires, which avoid the steam pipes and the la openings through the bulkheads, and saves space in the apartment where the fan 1s operated, as the motor takes up much les rocm than an engine. the pewer REFUSED TO TESTIFY The Missing Witness in the Safe-Blowing Affair. Marion Caezar Sent to Jail by Judge Cole—Only Ninety Days, How- ever—Her Excuse. Judge Cole sentenced Marton Caesar, alias Brandon, the Jackson City witness who refus to obey the court's subpoena in the safe blowing case, to ninety days in ja!l today for contempt of court. ‘The young woman, a rather good-looking mulatto, and stylshly attired, made a statemcnt to the court, saying that she was a@ native of Frederick, Md., and, after liv- ing here in a house fn the Division for a while, made her way to Harry Candlez’s Jackson City resort last January. She ad- mitted being duly served with the court's subpoena, but denied having been induced or persuaded hy any one to disobey it. Nor was she, she sald, supplied with money on which to ieave for Richmond, Va., where she was arrested last Wednesday. She merely refused to appear, she explained, because Candler had told her that ghe would probably be required to give bonds for her appearance here or go to jail. ing utable to give bonds, and not wishing to be locked up, she refused to come here. “Did not some one tell you not to obey the subpeena?” inquired Judge Cole. “No, sir.’ replied the girl. “Did not some one give you money to g0 y on? “No, sir. “But did not some one tell you tha could not be made to arpear here sisted Judge Cole. Her Eyes Open. ‘Sut’ Donaldson told me," rehict- antly admitted the girl, “that I wasn’t In the Washington jurisdiction, and that they'd have to come over in Virginia after me if they wanted me. But I went away cn my own responsibility.” “Well, I do not wish to hear any more from you,” remarked Judge Cole. “I had upposed that you were too fgnorant to un- the matter, and that you had been ed upon by some one. But I now u were intelligent enough to realiz ou were doing, and I can clearly see you per- “Why, what y that you voluntarily and willfully deter- mined to disregard and disobey the cour! summons. You will, therefore, have to bear the responsibility for so doing.” ‘The woman's counsel, Thos. L. Jones, in- sisted that only-fear of imprisonment had actuated her in running a and begs: that she be discharged or fined in a nom- inal sum. District Attorney Birney, however, took an entirely different view of the case, claiming that it was plainly apparent to every ene that the woman had wilifully and purposely determined to disobey the court’s subpoena. Candler had advised her to appear, and she had refused. She was a most {mportant witness, and the loss of her testimony had seriously impeded the government's case. In disposing of the case, Judge Cole stat- ed that there could not be a more flagrant violation of law. The woman undoubtedly knew just what she was doing, and that her refusal to obey the summons meant punishment. It would not do for the court to overlook such a willful and determined disobedience of the court's summons. The safety of the community demanded the im- position of a severe sentence, but not the Infliction of only a fine, for that would probably be paid by some other than her- self. There was nothing in the case, so far as he could see, which called for any len- jency. ‘Therefore,’ concluded Judge Cole, “she must go to jail for ninety days." The young woman, who had evidently ex- Pected a more severe sentence, looked much relieved. when she heard the court's sen- tence, and she was thereupon returned to Jail. RETURNED TO ST. ELIZABETIVS. Miss Jessie Wilson Declured to Be Suffering From Acute Mania. Miss Jessie E. Wilson, the young woman whose insanity was inquired into yesterday by a marshal's jury, was today declared by the jury to be suffering from acute mania, and upon that verdict the unfor- tunate woman was returned to St. Eliza- beth’s Insane Asylum for treatment. As reported in The Star, the inquiry was postponed yesterday until noan today upon the tearful entreaties of the young woman that she be given an opportunity to call witnesses ine her behalf. Accordingly, the following witnesses were heard by the jury this afternoon: Drs. W. W. Godding an! J. R. Nevitt, Phillip Snyder, the sufferer’s brother-in-law; Mrs. Rose Elliott and a Mrs. Lancelott. The physicians testified that the woman was suffering from acute mania, and advised that she should be con- fined in an asylum for medical treatment. The other witnesses stated that the woman had always been kindly treated by her father, James Wilson, and by the other members of the family, and that her ac- cusations of bad treatment on the part of her father were unfounded and due en- tirely to her delusions. During the examination of the witnesses, Miss Wilson was terribly excited, and she ecnstantly Interrupted them, accusing them of unfairness, falsehood and with being in @ conspiracy to place her in an asylam. Her cries for mercy attracted quite a large crowd to the court room, and she bogged the jury on her knees to release her. The jury, however, after a moment's delibera- tion, decided that she was of unsound mind, and the unfortunate woman, crying out that she had been denied justice, and that the whole world but her mother was against her, was curried back to the asy- lum. mother was summoned as a witie: too Ml _to,appear. It is under: ver, that the mother’s testimony ‘would not have differed from other witnessea. that given by th Postmaster General Wilson’s Trip. Postmaster General Wilson left the city this afternoon for Long Branch, to be the guest of ex-Representative Isador Straus, who owns a cottage at that place. Mr. Wilson has.been a warm personal friend of Mr. Straus ever since the two served to- gether In the last Congress, and after the adjournment they made their notable tour Sngland, ard ate a dinner given by ad- 3 of the political policies which each advocated, the affair causing wide for the chair- ans committes. Straus have con- relationship, and It is sald that they s great interest the prospe: t viff reform. Mrv Wilson will return to Washington Monday morning. —___— + Exceutive Clemency. The President has granted a p: Edmund L. Crittenden of K victed of stealing mail matter containing money and sentenced, June 25, 1895, to eighteen months’ impr: t in the Ohio penitentiary. “Though his offense, had comment and much eritic! man of the ways and m But Mr. Wilson and Mr. tinued their intimate ays the President, » lightly dealt tation, con- recommen- the highest count of x have, v som. eluded to pardon him u of many citizens r and standing, on a y and because, with his family sur- roundings, I am led to believe the punish- ment he has already suffered will insure his good hehavi the or in the future and answer all Is of justice.” +2. The Denver Wheel Club. The Denver Wheel Club fs visiting this city on its way to the great bicycle meet ry Park. The visitors spent the seeing the sights of the city as the guests of the Georgetown Cycle Club, KINSEYBREWER’S END Fires a Shot Through His Temple This Morning. PECULIAR FEATURES OF SADNESS The Wife Lay Dying Upstairs at the Time. AN EX-POLICEMAN ‘Today about noon Kinsey. Brewer, an ex-policeman, committed suicide in front of the house of his sister-in-law, Miss J. F. Smith, at No. 1189 9th street northwest, by sending a bullet into his head from a cheap pistol that he had borrowed some days ago under the pretense of wanting to celebrate the Fourth of July with it. Kia- sey Brewer was well known here of late years 4s an oxpert cutter of ladies’ dresses and coats. His wife was in business for a number of years on Massachusetts avenue near 6th street, and later at the corner of 9th and M streets. She conducted a large dressmaking establishment and her hus- band did the cutting. Not many months ago his wife got sick, and after being under treatment for some time it was discovered that she was suffer- ing from cancer of the stomach. Her con- dition became so serious that she was sent to the hospital, where an operation was performed. While the operation was suc cessful and Mrs. Brewer recovered from sheek, she never got well, and now she Kinsey Bi nence man, m to d r a total absti- condition drove and seve! end His life. tempts, so it Is satd, at one time allowing two ounces of laudanum. But from the effects of this poison he r cevered. He did not stop drinking, ho ever, and continued to patronize drinking saloons rntil a short time before he us the pistol su effectively. He had not lived at the house of his s! ter-in-law, where his wife was: under the 's care, Lut had rented a rcom at of Mrs. Wildman, two doors ¥ Becauce of his intemperate habits Mrs. Wildman had endeavored to get rid of him, and he had promised to seek quar- ters elsewhere. The Fatal Shot. Filled with wh'sky cr some other intoxi- cant the man, who was aimost crazed from the sad combination of grief and whisky, left his room in Mrs. Wildman’s house stertly after 12 o'clock, and went to the heuse of his sister-in-law to see his wife. He had been there before, and had never been refused admittance when he was not intoxicated. Walking to the front door of the house he rang the bell and then stag- gered Into the vestibule. Hardly had he been there a minute, certainly not long enough for his call to have been answered, when he took from his pocket the cheap pistol he had borrowed from Locksmith Henry Neubeck around the corner on M street, and fired the fatal shot. He pointed the muzzle of the weapon to- ward his left temple and then pressed it against the skin before pulling the trigger. The bullet struck a vital spot, and the lifeless body of the man went headlong to the brown-stone steps in front. Per- sors passing along 9th street, as well as those in the house, heard the report of the pistol, and a large crowd of curious ersons scon congregated on the sidewalk in front of the house, all eager to get a glimpse of the corpse. The Dying Wife. Inside the house the dying woman heard the noise. She knew her husband had caused the trouble, but just what had hap- pened she did not know. She had not heard the report of the pistol, and to ease her mind she was teld that her husband was only drinking and the police had taken him away. It was true that the police had taken him away, and he would never again return to her bedside, but this sad news will be kept from her. : The lifeless body was taken in the patrol wagon, and for fear there might be one spark of life left the police stopped at a drug store and had the hody examined. The doctor found that life was not only extinct, but that death was instantaneous, the victim never realizing anything after he pulled the trigger. The body was re- moved to the morgue and the coroner was notified of the affair. = When the crowd had dispersed the blood- stains were washed away from the step and all signs of the tragedy on the front doorstep were obliterated. The Dead Man. It was two weeks ago when the suicide borrowed the pistol from the locksmith. The weapon was a small 32-caliber pistol and did not make a loud report. It is sald that the locksmith has been endeavoring to have him return the weapon for some days, being afraid he wanted to use it for pur- apes other than the celebration of the Fourth of July. The deceased was about fifty-five years old, and was well known. He severed his connection with the police force nearly twenty years ago. When a member of the force he made many friends, and has kept up his police acquaintance since he resign- ed his position He was the officer with whom Inspector Hollinberger did duty, and the inspector expressed sorrow fer the un- fortunate man when he heard of his sad ending. The deceased's father, who is more than eighty years old, lives in Tenleytowy with one of his so Kinsey Brewer was a member of the Masonic order, and was connected with other secret societies, the members of which will probably have charge of his funeral arrangements. Coroner Hammett will view the body this afternoon, and will, in all probability, give a certificate of suicidal death, without holding an inquest. ee Naval Cadets Appointed. The following named have been appointed cadets at the Naval Academy: Charles B. Hatch, Champaign, Ill; Philip M. O'Reilly (alternate), Philadelphia; George J. Ruhn, jr., New Brunswick, N. J.; Arthur B. Hans- com, Philadelphia; George W. Potts (al- ternate), Ocean Grove, N. J.; Charles A. Tuttle, Auburn, Charles P. Snyder, Charleston, W. W. C. Wood, Jerus lem, Ga.; H. G. Sparrow, Cleveland, Ohio; G. B. Lawrence (alternate), Cleveland; T. H. R. Doyle, Orangeburg, S. C.; G. A. Bis- set, dsburg, Ky.; F. Nevin_(alter- nate), fekley, Pa.; C, H. Fischer, H. B. Miles, Cambria, Wyo.; Vincent, Allegheny, Pa.; W. H. n, Springfield, K S. H. McCarty, , Mo.; W. C. Parrish, Greensburg, Ind.; C..C. Block, Bowli Ky.; R. C. Martin (ajternate),Chicago; V Bangor, Me.; B. E, Russell, Portage, Wis. BPs man, Vicksburg, Mi: J. P. Blake, Plantersville, Texas; C. A. Gardiner, Chicago; C. W. Lemon (alternate), Clinton, Il; A. O, Seamans (alternate), Greenville, Tll.; D. A. Folger (alternate), Nicholasville, Ky.; B. S. Sawyer, Hillsboro, Ill, a Commander Ide’s Case. "The case of Commander Ide, who was re- lieved from command of the Alert on the representations of Admiral Meade, is prac- tically closed. Commander Ide has not ssked for a court of inquiry, and the Sec- retary has not thought it necessary to order one. STRIKE NOT SETTLED Anacostia Railroad Still in a Blocked Condition. All the Strikers Discharged by Notice —Mr. Griswold Says It Rests With the Stockholders. The strike of the employes of the Ana- costia Railway Company continues, and there is but Nttle change in the situation from that which existed at the time the report closed in yesterday's Star, with no prospect of early adjustmen This morning at 7 o'clock a line of free coaches, provided by the Street Railway Union, was started to run between the corner of Morris road and Monroe street, Anacostia, and the cable line terminus at the Navy Yard. The coaches were well patronized, and some of the passengers wanted to pay for the privilege of riding, but the drivers steadily refused to accept anything. The present arrangement was only made for today, but it is possible that during today it may be determined to ecntinue the plan until the strike is settled. As was stated in The Star, President Gris- wold yesterday afternoon gave notice to his men that all those who did not report for duty by 8 o'clock this morning might consider themselves discharged. This no- tice did not, however, cause any of those interested to report, and no attempt was made to start the cars. The 150 horses be- longing to the company are being cared for by five colored men, who have been in the ernploy of the company for some time. The Money Side. It is reported that President Griswold will scek to secure drivers for the cars from some of the lower counties of Maryland. If any such arrive they will not be mo- lested by the strikers, but a committee will see them and explain the situation, when it Is expected that they, too, will abandon the car It is estimated that the cost of the strike to the stockholders of the Anaci road Company is not less than $15 and when it is considered on the mortgaged debt, wee) since, amounts to be’ MK) per month, the recorded a few nen $1.00 and subject becomes of painful interest to them. In addi to this, the president, it is said, gets a salary of $150 per month. There are also other salaried officers. ~ Several Meetings. A joint meeting of the-members of the Street Railway Union and citizens of Ana- costia was held last night at Haines’ Hall, Anacost! President Thomas P. Law- rence of the union presided. Speeches were made by Mr. F. M. Dent and others repre- senting the strikers, and by Dr. George Havenner, Messrs. R. B. Buckly, B. Bryan, W. Marden King and others on the part of the citizens. The latter were urged not to ide in the cars of the Anacostia line un- til the demand of the men for $1.50 per day was granted, and the latter voted to ma tain the strike until President Gri shall yield. Some little excitement w caused by the expulsion from the ratlway union, at a meeting of that body held after the public meeting had adjourned, of Silas Newton, one of the drivers on the An tla line, for having urged some of his com- rades to go back to work this morning. A special meeting of the Anacostia Citi- zens’ Asso@ation, to consider matters in relation to the strike, will be held in Ana- costia tonight. Men Discharged. Shortly after 10 d’clock this morning President Griswold had posted in front of the office of the company in Anacostia a notice discharging all those who have taken part in the strike from further service with the company, and inform'ng them that they can get the wages due them upon demand. Mr. Griswold’s Position. President Griswold of the Anacostia Rail- road Company today authorized the state- ment to be made at the special meeting of the Anacostia Citizens’ Association to be held tonight ‘that he is willing, provided the stockholders of the road will so direct him, to pay the striking employes the amount they demand pet day—$1.50—or, if the stockholders are willing to make the pay $1.75, he will indorse their action. A meeting of the stockholders to take the matter into consideration will probably be called for Monday - A SHORT EXTENSION. Contractors for the City Post Office Get a Little More Time. Assistant Sscretary Hamlin has given Tharp & Bond, the delinquent contractors for iron and steel work on the Washing- ton city post office building, « short exten- sion of time in order to allow them an- other opportunity of showing why their contract should not be abrogated. He de- voted several hours yesterday afternoon to a consideration of the case, and read a statement prepared by Judge Fieming, the law officer of the supervising arch! tect’s office, on one side, and a statement submitted by the contractors on the other. Time Limit Exceeded. These statements sgrecd substantially that the contractors had exceeded the limit of time fixed for the completion of the work. Judge Fieming sustained the justice and propriety of the action of the super- vising architect in giving the contractors notice of the forfeiture of their contract, unless it was fully complied with in e! days. The contractors asserted that thes had used their best endeavors to live up to the terms of the contract, but had been un- able to do so by reason of the non-delive of the material by the manufacturers in ac- cordance with their agreement. They claimed that the delay was due entirely to circumstances beyond tbeir control, and said they were now in a pesition to insure prompt prosecution of the work. Wants More Information, Assistant Secretary Hamlin said to a Star reporter today that he was not prepared to take final action in the matter with the irformation at hand, and that he had writ- ten to the contractors for additional in- formation on several points in dispute. ‘They will be given twenty-four hours from the’ time of the receipt of his letter in which to prepare their answer. Action will depend upon its, character, and in the meantime the situation will remain un- changed. ed Investigating Political Assessing. The special agenis f the tr v, ap- pointed some time ago to investigate the charges filed against the collector of cus- toms at Key West, Fla., will very soon enter upon their duties. The collector at Key West ts charged in a complaint sent direct to President Cleveland with levying assessments on the employes of his office for political purpo: and also for the maintenance of a newspaper, of which he is the owner. Personal Mention. Lieut H. D. Todd, jr., second artillery, on duty at the Military Academy, is on a visit to this city. Lieutenant Commander C. T. Hutchins of the navy is in the city on leave. + 2+ Postmaster at Annapolis Junction, The President has} appointed Alphonso Latchford postmaster at Annapolis Junc- tion, Md. KENTUCKY OUTLOOK THE WRECKED COLIMA THE VALKYRIE WINS The Populists Present a Fresh Peril to the Democrats. AN ATTEMPT 10 DEFEAT HARDIN No Populistic Feeling Against Sen- ator Blackburn. age TWO DISTINCT CAMPAIGNS A fresh peril appears for the Kentucky democrats. Harassed by divisions within their own rai , and meraced by a solid republican front, they were in trouble énough before the pcpvlists took the ficld. But now the populists ure in the field, and, it is said, are intensely eager to assist in Gen. Hardin's destructicn. Populists Against Hardin, As the situation is explained, there would have be2n a populistic demonstration in the state in any event. The third party in the blue grass country contains some ambitious men anxious enough to be in evidence even to a limited extent. These men were preparing a program which would serve at least the purpose of an advertise- ment, But they were willing to be content with that if only the Blackburn-Hardin program in the democratic camp could be put through. Free silver was the leading feature of one as of the other, and the bulk of the populist vote was to be thrown to the democratic ticket, as standing se much the better chence of success before the people. . This is said to be all changed now. Gen. Hardin is regarded as having surrendered to the gold men, and the populists are anx- fous to sce him defeated. They denounce his acceptance of the democratic guberna- torial nomination en a®Carlisle platform, zing for a campaign of un- vity. Their Strength a Problem, The populist strength in the state is a problem, Last year in the ccngressional elections the third party polled nearly 15,400 votes, and this vote added to the re- publican vote left the democracy in the minority for the first time in a quarter of a century. Can this vote be thrown again this year?” There are democrats who con- cede that it can be, and even express the fear that the figure may reach 20,000. The populists will work to pile it up as high as possible, realizing that, while they them- selves cannot win, every vote thrown for their ticket will be a vote drawn from the democracy, and hence a factor in the ef- fort to defeat Gen. Hardin. And if 20,000 former democrats vote for the populist ticket, and the republicans stand loyally by their ticket, the nomination that Gen. Hardin took at Louisville against the ad- vice of Mr. Blackburn, may, some of his friends fear, prove to be the emptiest of empty honors. They Favor Blackburn. As may be imagined, this populistic feel- ing against General Hardin does not ex- tend to Senator Blackburn, who sivod for silver to the end of the convention, and who, whatever party exigency may require him to do in the campstgn, is understood to be still for silver. That is the spirit the pepulists like, and are willing to assist. Candidates for the legislature, therefore, friendly to Mr. Blackburn will have noth- ing to fear from populistic opposition, but may even receive open populisile support. It is in the legislative elections that silver cuts so distinct a figure, apd hence the de- sire on the part of the silver men to see a legislature chosen committed to the return of Mr. Blackburn to the Senate. = Two Distinct Campaigns. And this separates the Kentucky struggle into two distinct campaigns. The friends of the state ticket will have to look out for that, while the different aspirants for the Senate will keep e on the legisla- tive tickets. The task will be difficult. The situation will become complicated In the extreme. What with the sound money democrats lukewarm as to the state ticket, scme of the free ver democrats luke- rmas to the platform, and the popu- lists, who are mer democrats who have seceded, throwing their strength first against Hardin and tnen for Blackburn, it takes an understanding capable of solving the mysteries of French pools to work out the different chances of success or failure. Only this much appears to be reasonably certain at this time—that if General Har- din is beaten for governor the feeling be- tween tae sound money democrats and the free silver democrats—already bitter—will become so intense that the situation in the newly elected legislature will, for a time, defy analysis. 2 TREASURY FRAUDS. Special Agents Investigating Cases in the South and West. special agents who have been investigating the case of a man named Thiel at New Orleans, charged with con- spiracy to defraud the government of its revenues, report that the grand jury has refused to find an indictment, and that the criminal action against him will have to be abandoned. The civil suit, however, to recover the amount alleged to have been unlawfully obtained By Thiel will be pressed. He has, it is learned, offered to compromise by the payment of about $1,600. ‘The special agents of the treasury are aiso making progress in the fraudulent Chi- nese certificate case recently unearthed at Butte, Mont., where 175 of the blanks were captur It has been discovered that the stamps of the forged signatures of the ofti- ciais used on the certificates were made by a party on the Pacific coast, and steps are being taken for his arrest. It is expected that all of the parties implicated in the fraud will soon be apprehended. - GARBAGE DISPOSAL. Health Officér Woodward Investigat- ing Different Systems. Health Officer Woodward has returned from his second tour of inspection of garb- age disposal systems, and from what he re- ports the problem remains unsolved. While he-was away he visited Wilmington, Phila- detphia and Atlantic City. At Philadelphia he spent an entire day examining the Smith and was impressed with the kings of the Brown crematory in Wil- mington, where the officials praised it high- xt Tuesday Health Officer Woodward t Pittsburg, Cincinnati and St. Louis. The reports from Pittsburg and Al. legheny, where the Rider furnaces are be- ing operated, are flattering, and if they perform the work claimed, they would seem to be the solution of the problem. This in- vestigation will be thorough. The four months’ contract, with the old contractor,is now in force, and the officials see no reason for hurrying matters, preferring to go slow and get the best possible system of dis- pcsal on the market. > THE RIFLES’ PROSPECTS, What Has Been Telegraphed From St. Louis to Capt. Oyster. Capt. Oyster recelved a telegram from St. Louis today stating that the National Rifles had been conceded third place in the interstate drill and first place in the maid- en drill. This will add twenty-three hun- dred dollars to the Iifles’ treasury. A Supplemental Report From Consul Bat- tle at Acapulco, Five Men Who Were on a Life Raft Found and Cnred for by the Mexicans. The acting secretary of state has received a supplemental report from United States Consul Battle at Acapulco, Mexico, dated June “1, giving further details in regard to the survivors of the wrecked steamer Co- lima. He went to Manzanillo on the 12th ultimo, he says, for the purpose ofereliev- ing the shipwrecked crew from the Ameri- can schooner Hayes, and fortunately found the five men who were on life raft No. 2 from the lost vessel. They landed safely about sixty miles south of Man- zanillo, after battling with the elements for four days amd three nights without food or water, Befriended by an Austrian Citizen. They were met on the beach by some of the natives and given the best attention their supplies could afford, until they had recovered sufficiently to be taken to the ranch of Mr. W. S. McLellan, an Austrian citizen, who owned a place a few miles dis- tant. They remained with him two days and received such good attention that all of them were able to ride a distance of forty miles by horses over rough mountains to the railroad, and took train for Colima. On their arrival there they were taken in charge by the agent for the Pacific Mail Company and furnished food, clothes and money. He made it as comfortable for them as possible, and when they were ready to go he gave them transportation to Man- zanillo by train. The consul met them there at a hotel and offered his services for any- thing that was needed for their comfort There were two passengers, W. H. B: cabin, from Redlands, California, who ad a ticket to New York, and J. J. Nou- Wons, steerage, traveling on a ticket fur- nished by the government. He was a sea- man from the U.S.S. Philadelphia, on his way to Brooklyn na’ yard. The Pacific Mail provided them with passage, as they had lost their checks in the Colima. There were three seamen by the names of James Aitman, Angel Santa Maria and Jose Pi- queras from the same raft. The consul shipped them by steamer City of Sydney to San Francisco on consular certificate. Every Life Accounted For. He says this accounts for, and disposes of, every life that was saved from the Colima, as they were the last and only ones left in Mexico. “I have questioned all of them,” says the consul, “as to the causes and incidents that led to the loss of the Colima, and all agree that a hurricane was blowing at the time, and sea very rough, and that the squall and heavy swell came upon them suddenly and none had time to prepare for the inevitable. “Some of them declare that in their Judg- ment the deck loads contribute] to the ship's capsizing, as they feel anything on deck when the wind is blowing at an un- usual velocity would endanger the safety of the vessel. I think this question of taking cargo on passenger decks is some- thing to be seriously considered by cur government, and have the abuse stopped if possible, Kindness of the Mexicans. “The -newspapers have published some very sensational stories about this sad affair, which, in some instances, did a great injustice to the Mexicans along the coast, for Instead of robbing the dead they have nourished the living and exhibited a humane and noble feeling that could not be surpassed by any people on earth. They were the first to welcome the ten survivors that went ashore on life rafts, and met them on the beach hungry and famished and divided their rations with them as long as they remained. All honor to those poor and kind-hearted people. “His excellency, Francisco Santa Cruz, left no stone unturned to assist and relieve the distressed people that survived the shipwreck. His efforts and deep conce in the matter have been the subject of fa- vorable comment by all who were in a position to see and know what he did. “I am pleased to state that none have suffered for anything since their rescue, but, on the other hand, were offered more than they would accept.” _ A RACING STARLE. STOLE Eight Horses Taken From the St. Louls Fair Grounds. ST. LOUIS, Mo., July 6.—Some unknown culprit has deprived W. H! Leigh of a whole racing stable. Eight horses were taken from their stalls at the fair grounds and have disappeared entirely. Mr. Leigh is the father of the famous Eugene Leigh, who, ir partnership with Bob Rose, cam- paigned the famous Clifford as a three- year-old, and of Edward Leigh. The horses stolen were Uncle Abb, Fedora, Black Knott, Rossmore, Bansach, BeSeda, Pow Wow and Cora, and have been racing here in Edward Leigh's name. Uncle Abb was perhaps -the best of the lot, being a very mising two-year-old. The whole was worth about $5,000, Mr. Leigh has reported his loss to the police. SS ENGLISH CHAMPIONSHIP, Half-Mile Run Won by Bredin in 1.55 4-5. LONDON, July 6.—At Stamford bridge grounds today in the half-mile run for the amateur championship of Great Britain, E. C. Bredin of the London Athletic Club beat F. 8. Horan, the president of the Cam- bridge University Athletic Club, by four yards in im. 55 4-5s. In the mile run Bacon beat W. E. Lutins, the crack miler of Cambridge University in 4 minutes 17 seconds, breaking the English record for that distance by 4-5 of a second. In the 120-yard hurdle race Godfrey Shaw of the London Athletic Club beat W. J. Oakley, president of the Oxford University Athletic Club, in 154-5 seconds, breaking the record. as KILLED ON HIS RICYCLE. Leading Loulsville Dr. Palmer, a Physician. LOUISVILLE, Ky., July 6.—Dr. Edward R, Palmer, one of the most prominent phy- siclans «f this city, and well known throughvut the southern states, was killed on the Scuthern Boulevard last night while riding his bicycle, in a collision with an- other wheelman, William R. Colston. Bo parties were thrown to the ground, b Mr. Colston was quickly revived. Dr. Palmer, however, could not be revived, and was removed to the Norton Infirmary, where he died at an early hour this mor; ing, without having regained consclousn: Dr. Palmer was pres urinary section of eriean Medi Asscciation, and has becn a valued con- tributor to medical publications for the past ten years. He was born in W stock, Vt. and came to Louisville for four years ago. Seott Stratton Released. CHICAGO, July Ball Club has released C. S. Stratton, one of its pitche Prorogation of Parliament. LONDON, July 6.—Parliament wi! prorogued on July 24. There wiil be queen's specch, 6.—The Chicago Basel | they will make the race of their Ity Defeats the Britannia by Over Four- teen Minutes, HENLEY CREWS DRAW FOR POSITIONS Americans »Said to Have Been Lucky. FOREIGN ATHLETIC EVENTS HUNTER'S QUAY, Firth of Clyde, July 6.—Vatkyrie III, Ailsa ard Britannia start- ed today in the first race of the regatta of the Royal Clyle Yecht Club, with a fine southerly wiad blowing. The first prize was £100; second prize, £30; course, from Hunter's Quay round mark boats off Skel- morlie, Ascog and Kilkreggan, twice around to complete the total distance of about fifty miles. The time allowances granted by. Valkyrie to ner competitors, under the rules of the Yacht Racing Association, were: Ailsa, 2m. 59s.; Britannia, 4m. 2s. Britannia and Aflsa carried jib topsails, but Valkyrie dispensed with that kite. Ailsa and Britannia were recalled for be- ing ovey the line tco soon, and the times at the start were: Valkyrie Valky! to windward, and soon had a long lead on Ailsa, leaving Britannia down the Firth on the opposite tack. Running up the Firth from Skelmorlie, with her spinnaker to starboard, Valkyrie passed the Cloch light with a good lead. The times were as follows: H. M. &. Valkyrie. ~~ aL Ailsa. 1 04 10 Britannia 1 04 20 It was roticed on all sides that the cup challenger sailed very fast before the wind. The first round was finished in the fol- lowing times: H. M. &. Valkyrie. 1 2 50 Britannia. 1H 5D Alisa... 1 46 68 Roughly speaking, Valkyrie gaincd about Line minutes, taking into consideration the difference in times at the start, over Brit- arria in the first twenty-five miles of the Valkyrie finished at 4:31: te ; Ailsa, 4h. 50m. 5 Consequently Valkyrie won by 18m. 26s., actual Ume, and by lim. 2is., corrected time, deducting Britannia's time allowance of 4m. Britannia, CORNELLIANS LOOK DISCOURAGED, Courtney Admits That the Crew ts in Bad Shape. LONDON, July 6—A representative of the Associated Press had an Interview at Henley today with Charles E. Courtney, the coach of the Cornell crew. He said: “We may as well tell you the truth. Five of the men are sick, and I ain discouraged. During the past few deys ail our prospects have seemed to vanish. The’ boys are troubled with pains in their limbs and drowsiness, and the food they partake of does not seem to nourish them. .— “Hager, who pulls No. 3, and Fennell, who pulls No. 5, are the worst sufferers in this cornection. The worst of it is that Fen- nell, who has been the life of the crew, keeping them jolly and light-hearted, is now glum, I am sick myself, bat I ‘say nothing in order not to discdurage the boys. Our time over the course has fallen off over 17 seconds, and it is too late to use substitutes if we hope to win. “I attribute the trouble to the sudden changes of weather, and, if I must admit it. I have had a touch of malaria. No- body ever worked harder than myself to insure success, but fate seems against us. “Even Fred. Colton, the coxswain, as bright a man as ever steered a boat, is suf- fering from depression. I have talked with several experts in boat racing regarding our condition and they all say Henley is not a good place to train, and I am be- giyning to aeree with them. The Cornell crew started practice at 10 o'clock this morning. ‘They looked ais- aged, somewhat Ifeless, and were not in as good form as they were ten days ago, but in this the men made an excellent showing, pulling over the course in 7m. 4 1-5s. ‘After this spin Courtney sald to the cor- respondent of the Associated Press: “We did well enough this morning, but Hager, Fennell and Freeborn were com- pletely done up at the end of the first half mile, and the other five pulied che boat. I ask nothing more than that the boys were as fit as they were ten days ago. Then we should be able to say 10 our friends in America that we are sure winner: ‘The impression prevails among the expert oarsmen at Henley that the Cornel! crew has been overtrained. They say that the cther crews do not go to Henley so long before the race or work as hard as the Cor- nell men have done. The members of the Canadian seen at their qua:-crs this morni they. were resting after the mo tice. The Canadians say they wi in better shape crew were whera ing prace re pever or snore fit fur a race, that next, week, and will only be beaten if ano four Is faster tan thet of the Argonaut club. Every available room xt the hotels at Henley and all the apatiments at the same place have been etigaxed for the re- gatta. Many Americans took time by the fcreleck and secured lodgings several weeks ago. s Professor Kendall and Andrew F. ¥ of Cornell arrived at Henley yes and were unable to find lodgings, until be were secured for them at the training quarters of the Cornell crew Four of the Co 3 . 8. Francis cf Troy, N. ¥., one of t trustees of Cornell University, attended the meeting today of the representatives of all the crews which are to compete at Henley next week for the purpose of drawing lots for the different heats and in order to draw lets for positions. The meeting took place in the town hall, Henley. Cornell was drawn against thi Leander crew for the first heat. Cornell secured the Bucks, or most favorable side of the river. Mr. F. W. Freeborn of the Cornell crew, discussing the drawing with a reporter of the Associated Press late this afternoon, id: ‘We are pitted against the strongest crew on the river. However, we shall do our best."" ‘The Argonauts of Toronto are pitted in first heat of the race for the wards" agalnsat the crew of the London Row The Ca ans aso won the Bucks zadian oarsman, was wes In the ce for and here again tho : Thompson will pull ce ott Mrs. <A, Kan., July G—The supreme day decided the case of Mary Eliz- against George A. Clarke, Mra. Lease was ap- state board Governor an unexpired 2] term, and that Governor ef George A. Clarke resular and in he opinion was unanimous,