Evening Star Newspaper, July 8, 1895, Page 1

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SILVER IN ENGLAND|M® FosTER HOME AGAIN/HE ARING DELAYED Bimetallism to Be a Feature in the Coming Campaign. THE RESULT WATCHED WITH INTEREST Its Effect Upon the United States’ Financial Policy. AN INTERESTING SITUATION In a recent issue of The Star attertion was called to the fact that the’sympathy alone of the conservative leaders in Eng- land with bimetallism would be of but small service to the cause of silver in the United States. The point to be considered was would Lord Salisbury and Mr. Bal- four make bimetallism, or permit It to be made, a feature in the campaign for the election of a new parliament. Their per- scral sympathy, tt was pointed out, would count for nothing. In order for silver to receive any assistance worthy the name it would be necessary for the return of the ecrservatives te power, to be coupled with the assurance that the party as well as the leaders would propose some change locking to silver’s interest In the financial policy of she realm. Silver In the Campaign. Yesterday's London cables show that the question is to enter distinctly into the campaign. ‘The announcement Is made that the Bimetallic League of England has issued an address, and that the candi- dates in two hundred and fifty constit- vercies are to be Interrogated as to their financial views. This looks Ike business, anc it carries comfort to the silver men Gver here. It is not unlikely, indeed, that the step has been taken at the Instance of the silver. leaders on this side of the Wie silver men in the United States con- cede that England holds the key to the whole financial situation. The world has been brought to a gol’ basis by her. She is the great creditor nation, with cor- respondents in every civilized center, and with an influence reaching all the way from thrones down to country banking houses. Speaking in the v nacular, whatever she says on the money question goes. England, as matters now stend, Is for gold. But bimetallism has its adherents in the realm. * ms out that the leaders 0! and {* so turns out » leaders of the corservative party, now again, and with flattering prospects of obtaining it, are among the number. Clearly, therefore, the time Is now at hand fcr the ascertainment of how strong bl- metall'sm is in England, and, if {t is strong enough, to apply that policy to England's affairs gland Would Settle It. ngland should decide for bimetal- lism that would also settle the question in the United States. There are but few gold men, per se, in this country. Both of the old parties, the one speaking through the President and the other through Mr. Sher- an, are for bimetallism. They assert thelt willingness to go as far in behalf of silver as is consistent with the obligations growing out of this country’s trade with other nations. They are willing to move along with other nations and keep abreast of them in maintaining a medium of ex- change of general acceptability. What they oppose is the idea that this country can move alone in the premises, and the proposition that it go forward and make the coinage of silver free without regard to England or any of the continental powers. If England, under Lord Salisbury, decides for a larger use of silver as redeeming money, the financial question In the United States’ will be brought to an immediate settlement. And if The Outlook. But what is the outlook in England? Simply because the Bimetallic League there Js busy may argue nothing of im- pertance in the campaign. The Bimetallic League in this country issued a manifesto ond nominated a candidate for the presi- d y months ago, but today no result of that action is observable. Neither of the old parties has been dis- rupted by It. at the club meeting at Clev nd, and the silver democrats have bee: getting de- cldedly the worst of the scrapping in their arty ranks. Silver may fare no better in Engiand. The probability would seem to be that it will not fare better. Gold, as redeeming mon is stronger in England than in the United States. And then, for all that the Bimetallic League may be do- ing, Lord isb himself is not asking power on the money q The finances had nothing whatever to do with Lord Rosebery’s fa!l. Mone: has not been mentioned by any coi ive leader in connection with the return of his party to responsibility. Other and, to England, more important issues are at stake, and the key of the contest is pitched for them. An Interesting Situation. But suppose Lord Salisbury or Mr. Bal- four should take up the money question In the campaign with the intimation of a strong desire to change the existing finan- clal policy of the realm? What would be the effect on the large business centers? What would London, Liverpool, Birming- ham, Manchester, towns, say? How would they respond? The oid Gladstone policy, which Lor y inherited, was criticised on the score of its making against the prestige of the empire. ‘The legislation proposed for Ireland would, it was charged, weaken, if not destroy, the bond of union keeping the empire powerful Leeds and other great in the eyes of other natio: How would the great capitalists, whose values have been established and are being maintained on the gold basis, feel tow a leader of- fering a change of basis? Would not their influence be thrown to the other side? Would not they charge thdt the credit of the realm, as in the other case the political prestige, was being attacked and im- periled? The English situation fs almost as tr teresting to the silver men in this countrs as {s the situation over here. And they are watching it anxiou RULES ABOUT FAS‘ IN American Catholic Bishops Empower- ed to Absolve Toilers. From authoritative sources it is learned that a recent papal decree empowers Ameri- can bishops to absolve poor people and the working classes from the usual obli of fasting. A statement to this made in New York by Father I on private Information, but it was deniag at the residence of Archbishop Corri; go that the question was left in doubt. appears, however, that such a decree w: made, although it differs In some respec from that stated by Father Duc It dees not @rectly do away with the 4 so long observed, but empowers the s to modify the regulations when y cons sirable. In so doing the bishops may suspend the obligations as to Individuals or to all those within a dioce coming under the conditions of the suspe sion, which applies only to tho: hard manual or mental work. Thi tion of Friday fas as to all clas . The bis i the fa manual or 7 $ are emp for people 1 work on holy days o: obligation, sv are observed by the church c and during the days of Lent, except Friday and certain ‘other esignated days. The silver republicans failed | | or the After Attending to China’s Interest in the i Peaca Negotiations. Associated With the Oriental State: men—Success of Mr. Foster's Mission, Mr. Jokn W. Foster, ex-Secretary of State, returned to the city this morning after a six months’ visit to China and Japan. Mr. Foster Ss retained by China lest fall to Jook after her interests in the negotiatioas for peace at the conclusion of the Japan-Chinese war. Nor, according to report, did China have any reason to re- gret her choice, for when it came to the matter of indemnity and concessions she get off more lightly than she had any rea- son to anticipate, owing, it is claimed, to the good services of Mr. Foster. During his stay in China and Japan Mr. Fester was treated with the courtesies which ordinarily appertain to royalty. It was by no meens his first visit to the occi- dent, and he counted among his acquaint- ances and intimate friends many of the most intluential men in the two countries. He wis associated with Li Hung Chang and other Chinese of rank and power in the peace sotiations, and in Japan, as well, he was treated with every considera- tion. Without his aid and advice it is gen- erally admitted the defeated celestials would have been mulcted much more heav- fly than they actually were. Mr. Foster naturally feels thoroughly gratified over the svecess that attended his connection with the negotiations. He left Washington for China December 29 last, so that he was gone altogether something over six montks. On J-is return he left on the steamer Empress of China June 21, and arrived at Vancouver July 2. It was thought that he might stop for a short time in Chicago, but he changed his plans en route and came right through, arriving here somewhat earlier than he was expect- ed. He is in the best of health and in no bie the worse for his long and arduous trip. From a financtal point of view Mr. Fos- ter lost nothing by his trip, for it is gen- erally admitted that he received a fee of enormous proportions, one statement, which be exaggerated, putting it at no less than a quarter of a million dol- lars. Even at that the C ed, did very well, for he s times that amount. To a Star reportet who called at h's heme on I street * morning, Mr. Fost xcused himself from making any extended statement at the present on the ground that he was fa- nese, it is claim- ved them many tige: 5 journey and was also busily occupied unpacking his luggage and get- ting settled once more. Washingtoninusx ia Japan, Mr. Foster said that during his stay in Yokohama he met a number of Washing- Mr. John W. Thomp Wm. Elroy Curtis and Gen. George B. Wil- ams. Mr.,Thompson and Mr. Noyes we: aith and enjoying the opportu nes and friends of ms was the recip’ and official attentio: ser in 2 ars ago making him well known in that count THE ERICSSON’S TRIAL. Her Builders Confident That She Will Make the Required Speed. Mr. Dickie, representative of the Towa iron works, has reported to the Navy De- partment that the torpedo boat Ericsson fs again ready for an acceptance trial. Owing to untoward accidents at critical moments the boat has failed twice to meet the requirement of developing twenty-four knots speed per hour, but the failures were owing to no fault of design, and the butld- ers of the boat are confident that she will succeed this time in view of her perform- ance in private tests. Orders have been sent to the coast sv: steamer Bache to proceed to Lorg Island sound and lay out a course just twenty-four knots long, and the Ericsson will be obliged to traverse this four times in four hours. in a few days a board of officer to conduct the trial, or issued to some of the smaller war: tugs at New York to ta course to check off the run and the tide STATE D. T PROMOTIONS. Clerks Who Benefit by Recent Officts Changes, Promotions have been made In the class!- fled service of the State Department as fol- lows: John S. Martin, Jr., of Pennsylvania, from $1,600 to $1,800; William Heywood of the District of Columbia, from $1,200 to $1,600; Francols S. Jones of Louisiana, from $1,000 to $1,200; Juliana W. Gales of the District of Columbla, from $00 to $1,200; Minnie W. Goss of New York, from $900 to $1,000. These promotions result from the dismissal of George L.Scarborough of Ohio, an $1,800 clerk, and the resignation of Hub- bard T, Smith of Indiana, who has been ap- pointed a consular clerk. The legislative, judicial and executive appropriation bill for the present fiscal year called for a reduc- tlon of two clerks at $000 in the force of the State Department. This provision has been met by the promotion of two clerks of that grade as stated above. —_—_——+ e+ -___ EIGHT HUNDRED MADE HOMELESS. Disastrous Fire in the Suburbs Cornwat, Ont. CORNWALL, Ont., Ju ‘ifty houses have been destroyed by fire at Lorneville, a suburb of this place, and 800 people ren- Gered homeless. Great distress prevails. One child was burned to death as far as known. Some boys playing in a shed set fire to it and thus started the blaze. A high wind was blowing and the flames communicated rapidly with the adjoining houses, which were of wood, and in three hours the whole district was a smoldering mass of ruins. of _—_—— WINS ON A FLUKE. Allsa’s First Victory in Home Waters —Miagara First. 3 QUAY, July 8—In the race r the auspices of the Club, today Niagara for the Royal ¢ won in a irg the finish at the end of the second round Britannia sustained an acci- dent to some of her riggirg and was com- pelled to retire. Allsa thus got her first ‘sin in home waters SS Logs for th énling Fleet. The Treasury Department has prepared a uniform log book for each v el of the Bering sea fleet. The books contain a large rumber of questions, to which answers are required covering every detail of the moye- ments and doings of the vessels. The pur- is to have these logs seat to the de- t at the c’ of the season, where, if found necessary, they may be consulted at any time. a ee Movements of Cabinet Officers. Ss ary Ca le is expected to return to Washington the last of the present week, irst.of next. Attorney General Harmon has returned from a brief visit to his home, at Cincin- rati. re The New York Avenue Trolley Given Longer Life. THE COURT FOUND IT NECESSARY Answer of District Commissioners to the Eckington Company. INTERESTING POINTS The restraining order tssued a week ago Saturday by Judge Cox to prevent the Dis- trict Commissioners from removing the overhead trolley wires and poles from New York avenue expired today, but owing to the pretsure of business before Judge Bing- ham, the only justice sitting in equity, the arguments on the case were postponed un- til next Thursday, and so the order Is kept in force, and the hands of the Commission- ers are still tied. Attorney Thomas and Mr. A. B. Duvall, representing the District, were on hand early, and waited for upward of two hours while the court's attention was held by a number of small matters. At last Mr. ‘Thomas got the ear of Judge Bingham, and ked that a time be set for the hearing. case of the St. Mark's Church yestry ad been made a special order for the and that prevented any time being given to the Eckington road's case. The Company Anxious for Delay. Mr. John Ridout, for the company, urged that the case should be sent to the calen- dar and heard when it might come up on the merits of the entire case. Mr. Thomas, in opposing this suggestion, said that some- thing must meantime be done with the re- straining order, which is still in force. Mr. Ridout thought that the entire question of the legal right of the Commissioners to remove the poles should be put at rest at the same time that the arguments are made on the preliminary points. Messrs. Thomas and Duvall argued that the question was not one of the rights of the Commtssioners, but of the company, which, they asserted, is today in illegal oc- cupation of the avenue. The company declared, is laboring under the Impres that it is more powerful than Congres: “No,” interrupted Mr. Ridout, “more pow- erful, perhaps, than the Commissioners, to whom we all must bow In perfect obedi- ence.” Thursday Set for the Hearing. He went on to urge that the occupation of New York avenue by the continued use men of-the poles and wires could not possibly | hurt any interest. No one, he ceclared, had been hurt by the operation of the road dur- | ing the entire period of its existence. | Mr. Duyali said that that was not the / question at all, but that it was one of law, | and one that should settle the matter of | the supremacy of the authcrity of Con- s Judge Bingham finally concluded to hear the case next Thursday at 10 o'clock, and the restraining order consequently contin- ues in force. The Commissioners’ Attorney Thomas this morning filed the answer of the Commissioners to the bill of the Eckington Company in this matter. It is voluminous, and meets each of the al- legations of the corporation. Admitting the truth of the merely formal averments of the bill of complaint, the Commisston- ers point out the fact that Congress ex- pressiy reserved the right to amend the charter, and did not restrict the company to electrical power. They deny that the extensions of the company, together with the main line, form a complete railway Arvay of Facts. system, since the North Capitol street ex- tension south of New York avenue has not been operated, this being a violation of the charter, as well as being a positive incon- pnee to the people living along those that in vent branches. the Eck- connection They also deny ington system 1s operated with the Belt roag further t an inter- change of transfers is effected, and that the officers and directors of one occupy similac positions In the other. Commissioners assert that !t 1s im- al that the construction of the rail in New York avenue Induced man: persons to purchase homes in the suburbs reached by that line, as these residents be treated as having full knowledge the legal limitations placed upon th life of the overhead trolley by Congress. Advantages of Using Horses. They go further ard declare that the re- moval of the poles and wires will not pro- hibit the operation of the New York ave- nue line, since the horse cars now in use on other lines can be run on that thor- oughfare between 7th street and the Boundary with the advantage of not re- quiring a transfer on the main line from its principal city terminus at 15th and G streets, and the titne saved by running the cars through will more than offset the de- crease in speed. Answering the claim that the New York avenue line is the basis of the whole sy: tem the Conimissioners assert that every extension was made with full knowledge that the law had limited the period of the overhead trolley in the city limits. In re- tation to the New York avenue line being the connecting link for the electric road to be built from Baltimore to Washington, the Commissiofers point out that the latter read has not been constructed, nor even commenced, and it is, in fact, not known that the company ha: ured the requisite right of way in t The Commissioners further show that the act which grants the Baltimore and Wash- ington company the use of the Eckington company's tracks in the District, express- ly prohibite the erection of overhead wires n the city. Failed for Want of Merit. In answer to the allegation that the bill granting a further extension of time to the overhead city wires “for want of time,” the Commissioners say they are informed and believe that the bill failed in the Sen- ate “ior want of merit and not for want of time, but that for whatever reason the failure of Congress to [: id bill gave the compiainant no authority whatever to continue its overhead wi ew York avenue after July 1, 15¢ The answer denies that the underground system of electrical propulsion is a matter of experiment, but says that on the con- trary other systems of street car propul- sion, besides electrical, are successfully used by the complainant, and other street raflroads in the District of Columbia and glsewnere. It is denied that it would have been physically impossible for the complainant to have substituted for its overhead wi New York avenue an underground i system between In meeting the point that the clause of the statute limiting the life of the overhead wires to July 1, 'J5, contained no penalty for non-compliance, and no means for en- ‘ing the provision, the Commissioners “Nevertheless, the existence of the wires on New York avenue 3 of the city of Washing- itute ille- say poles and within the lin ton are now a nuisance, and con| gal obstructions in and upon said avenue, which render the complainant Hable to prosecution fcr obstructing said stree der laws which neans of enforci ation of said poll avenue {fs a menace to life and limb, and an obstruction to the free use of the avenue by the public.” The Commissioners deny that they have announced a purpose to remove the poles by force, or that they intend to do so otherwise than according to law, “it being the intention of the said Commissioners to see that the act of Congress in regard to =e poles and overhead wires is complied with.” Z In the matter of the right of the com- pany to use horses on New York avenue, the Commissioners point out that it has the same right as it has to use them on the line from New York avenue south to G street, and thence west to 15th street, and they declare that it is immaterial that the company is not supplied with the means or has not the opportunity to obtain addi- tional horses and cars. It is also denied that the change from overhead wires to horses would result in a sudden cessation of travel, ‘which would be disastrous to the community.” The Points That Are Immaterial. The Commissioners say: “It {s imma- terfal, and is a mere matter of speculative opinien, whether the discontinuance of the overhead trolley system on the New York avenue branch ot the line will inflict injury on any one, or that the continuance of said system will be of the greatest benefit to a large portion of the community, and to the complainant. The question whether the poles and overhead wires of the complain- ant on New York avenue are remoyed is not a question of benefit either to the com- munity or to the complainant, but one of compliance with the law. “No intricate, important legal question is presented by the facts stated in the bill, nor ts it apparent from the legislation and the situation that the duties imposed upon the defendant cannot be effectively exer- cised under the decision of this court; on the contrary, we say that the rights and duties of the complainant in, the premises are created by, and its remedy is before, Congress, and not before this court.” In conclusion, the Commissioners deny that if they should abate the nuisance and remove the poles and wires such action would be in conflict with the Constitusion of the United States or that it would inflict irreparable injury on the complainant, as the complainant has no legal right to oc- cupy the thoroughfare in that manner. They, therefore, pray that the restraining order shall be vacated. The answer is signed and sworn to by Commissioners Ross and Powell. — CAMP HANCOCK SURPRISE IN That the Rifles Were Second in the Maiden Drill. Specktl Dispatch to ‘The Evening Star. CAMP HANCOCK, St. Louis, July 8.—It was a great surprise to every one In camp —and many expressions were heard to that effect—that the Rifles were put second in the maiden. The boys of the Rifles are well satisfied, for they expected to get only a little experience, and have won $1,300— $800 being the amount of the third prize in the big drill and $500 being the amount of the second prize in the maiden drill, A ridiculous occurrence happened just be- fere the prizes were awarded. The major com nding the camp asked Lieut. Man- scn of the Rifles to lend him his company for a few minutes for the purpose of clear- ing the field of the crowd in front of the grand stand. When the Nationals march- ed to the front, with white duck trousers, red coats and white duck caps, the crowd went wild, thinking that they had been called up to receive the first prize in the interstate, but were soon: undeceived, for they were only wanted to do police duty. Just after dress parade and the award of prizes yesterday the Rifles were marched up in front of the club house, where Lieut. Manson, in a farewell speech to their chap- erone and matds of honcr, gracefully and eloquently plealed with them to helieve that the boys from Washington had had a splendid time while in St, Louis ut. Minson presented them with the two hand- some guidons of the company, made of white silk and embroidered end fringed in gold. ; Every one is feeling in excellent spirits today over the prospect of so soon getting of for home. The eompany street is alive with boys in all manner of costumes, and scme in almost none, packing trunks, bags and boxes with all manner of things, both belonging to them and some of the nature of the “souvenir.” There are many such “fiends” in camp, and when they begin to catalogue the spoils there will be a list of such incongruities as is rarely seen. ‘The Mt. Pleasant Field Band will stop ever at some point along the road in order to arrive home the same time as the Rifles. They leave this morning. —_— STIS TALKS. MR, E The American Ambaxsndor Expresses Views on Various Matters. PARIS, July 8—The Figaro publishes an interview today with the United States ambassador to France, Mr. James B. Eus- tis, In which he Is reported as saying that nothing has yet been decided as to his can- didacy for the nomination for the presi- dency of the United States. Respecting the Japanese-Chinese war Mr. Eustis {s quoted as remarking that he re- gretted that the Japanese had not taken Pekin. The story of a secret treaty, he added, between Japan and the United States was absolutely untrue, We have no treaty with Japan,” he con- tinued, “other than an arrangement mo fying former treaties, and this does not come Into force for five years. Besides, the United States adheres before every thing to the principle of non-intervention in European or Asiatic affairs.”’ With reference to the movement in Can- ada to separate the Dominion from Great Britain, Mr. Eustis said it rested entirely with the United States whether Canada should or should not be taken into the con- fedrration of states. But the people of the United States preferred to let the ques: tion rest, while at the same time saying to Great Britain, ‘No nonsense, or we will annex Canada. Regarding the Insurrection in Cuba, Mr Bustis is reported as haying admitted that Amefican sympathies favored the Insur- gents, who found in the United States, un known to the government of that count assistance of all kinds. In conclusion, Mr, Eustis is quoted as saying, “If the insurgents can maintain the struggle for a year I am not sure that Spain will not have futilely spent her money on costly expeditions. ——_.__. . RECOVERED HIS CHILD. Henry Carey's Pursnit of His Run- twat Wife. NEW YORK, July 8.—Henry Carey of 221 N, 1ith street, Philadelphia, who, In Febru- a reported the disappearance of his wife and their three-year-old child to the police of this city, gave Information at head- quarters today that he had recovered the child. The mother, he said, had eloped with William Warren, and is at present living with him at 251 North 10th street, Philadelphia. Carey says his wife and Warren are married. ee FOR CRIMINAL ASSAULT. Arrest of a Wealthy Marylander on a Serious Charge. BALTIMORE, Md., July 8—A special to the News from Hagerstown, Md., says: Moneah Metz, aged sixty-five, bank direc- tor, and oné of the wealthiest residents of Smjthsburg; near here, was arrested this morning by Sheriff Seller on the charge of assaulting the ten-year-old daughter of John Weller. He gave bail for his appear- ance at a hearing here on Wednesday be- fore Magistrate Blessing. Metz denies the charge. es Government Receipts Today. From internal revenue, $888,160; customs, $625,521; miscellaneous, $117,744. PRESIDENTIAL BOOMS|PLEAP'NG FOR TAYLOR| SWEPT BY A STORM McKinley's Friends Think He is Be- coming Too Conspicuous. SILENCE OF OTHER CANDIDATES They Are Keeping Out of Sight and Hearing. MR: REED’S CAMPAIGN ———— Some friends of Mr. McKinley are com- plaining of the way he is managing his presidential boom, and see elements of Ganger In th handling of it. They fear that Mr. McK mley is making his boom too conspicuous and is raising himself as a target too early in the shooting match. These fears arise from the frequent ap- pearance of Mr. McKinley in different sections of the country recently and his speechmaking and interviewing at every opportunity. ‘The point is made that while it is true Mr. McKinley is arousirg interest in his per- sonality and his boom by these efforts, he is also arousing opposition. Every time he appears, it is explained, and stirs up a little enthusiasm he also sets the opposi- tion to work to counteract the good impres- sion which he may have made. Therefore in every section where he may have plant- ed the germ of a McKinley boom he has also nourished the growth of other plants that y overrun the McKinley patch as weeds and choke the tender bud. . The Policy of Silence. In direct opposition to Mr. McKinley's tactics are those pursued by Mr. Harrison and Mr.*’Reed. Mr. Harrison is keeping very quiet and out of sight. He has re- peatediy refused to be interviewed recently, and in Indianapolis it is well understood that his mouth is closed for a purpose. His managers are adopting the same meth- od. They will not even talk in a general vay avout Harrison’s plans, and to all outward intents and purposes there is no such thing as a Harrison boom ‘in exist- ezce, It is the natural supposition of those curious enough to give the matter any thought that the object of this systematic silence is to prevent the combination of ; interests against Mr. Harrison and ing of opposition to him so far in 1 work of the nomina- 0 far have the efforts gone in this direc- in the of Mr. Ha that rations have ever been made that he | not be a candidate: this with the view of further silencing talk about him an arm the opposition. Such a declar: cstentat at the recent con- nm of nation: an clubs in the sp’ an Indiana vent Cleveland, | man. generally er th having a share in of Mr. son's inte ught to be the pur- Pr of the Harris to keep him in the background il the last min- ute, when the other cendidates have mar- shaled all their strength, and then put him forward a3 a harmonizer. Mr. Reed in the Woods. Very little is known of the inside of the Reed campaign, but some of the cleverest politicians in the republican party are pull- ing the wires, and it is not likely that any bad breaks will be made beforehand. Mr. Reed is also maintaining profcund silence in the presence of the Interviewer, and is aveiding public gatherings. The woods and streams of Maine have a decided fascina- tion fer him about this time, and, while he doubtless reads of the overland trips of Mr. MeKinley, and his frequent appearance before admiring crowds, Mr. Reed evinces a decided disinclination to go and do like- = Mr. Allison has also closed down his in- terview bureau in the last few weeks. In fact, he did that when he started east. While the silver fever was at its height in Iowa, just after the adjournment of Mr. indulged in. several eches out in which bimetallisma vas freel. ut after he crossed the Alles) to talk or to in- terview. J kept in the back- ground from the firs has enjoined his followers to strict silence about him. A big Morton boom would have been started at the Cleveland convention but for his positive orders to the contri JU D THE Wreek of an Electric Car—Five sons Badly Hurt. CHICAGO, July 8—Five men were badly injured and several others bruised today by a wreck on the Paulina street electric car line. The car was running at a high rate of speed, when near Taylor street it jumped the track and dashed into the curb, breaking the motor car to splinters. The badly injured are: John Scazanka, laborer, both legs broken, internally injured. 5 Robert Stokes, clerk, arm broken and head cut. Andrew Gerking, mechanic, internally in- jured. Wm. M. Ballahar, jured and head cut. frank J. Palera, laborer, cut about head TRACK, Per- motorman, arm in- ang shoulders. Several other passengers were cut and bruised, but their wounds were not serious. The injured were removed to hospitals and their homes and traffic on the line was not delayed, as the wreck ran clear off the track. The accident is supposed to have been an obstruction on the rails. MEETING GF EDUCATORS, Over Fourteen Thousnnd Visitors Ex- pected nt Denver. DENVER, Col., July 8—During the past twenty-four hours there has been a great rush of incoming delegates and visitors to the National Educational Association con- vention. It was estimated that 11,000 vis- itors arrived at noon and that the to- tal number will exceed 14,000, The regular trains have been heavi loaded and a dozen special trains besides have arrived ce last night. The national council of edu n continued its session this fcrenoon. DISSOLVING PARLIAMENT. Writs to Be Issued for the General Elections. LONDON, July 8—The Marquis of Salis- bury, Baron Halsbury, the lord high chan- cellor, and ihe Marquis of Lansdowne, the secretary of state for war, attended the meeting of the privy council held at Wind- sor Ue at 2 o’clock this afternoon, at which the queen signed the prociamation issolving parliament and the order to issue writs for the general elections. Se SLKHORN COAL FIELD, IN THE United States Marshal and Deputies Preserving Order, WELCH, W. Va., July 8.—United Sta: Marshal Gardiner, with all his deputi in the Elkhorn coal fields, looking the Norfolk and Western interests. trooy have not been ordere Leffler, as utbreak has be by the strikers on Elkhorn, is looked for by many. n attempted but trouble A Delegation of Oitizens Oallson the Attorney General. The Care to Be Referred to the Di trict Attorney and Judge—A Re- prieve May Be Granted. A delegation of citizens called upon the Attorney General today to ask his good offices with the President in securing a ccmmutation of the sentence of Thomas J. Taylor, convicted of the murder of his wife and sentenced to be hanged July 26. The interview resulted in the Attorney Gen- eral’s sending the petition for commutator to the United States district attorney and Judge Cole for their indorsement. If cir- cumstances warrant it, the Attorney Gen- eral will also probably recommend a re- prieve of thirty days for Taylor, In order to enable the President to examine the plea. The delegation consisted of Messrs. O. D. Barrett and Edward Niles, attorneys for Taylor, and the following citizens: Dr. W. P. ©, Hazen, Frank Hume, F. M. Gra- ham, F. M. Gaddis, T. C. M. Duering, J. B. P. Barber, S. Girouard, John Michael, Lo ing Chappell, John Willer and J. W. Bab- son. They bore a petition signed by about iM) residents of East Washington, asking for the commutation of the sentence. Not a Case of Marder. Attorney Barrett outlined to the Attorney General the main points in the case of Taylor. Mr. Barrett made the ciaim that the facts in the case do not support a con- viction of murder, and that at the utter- most only point to accidental killing, which, under the rules of the court, would be construed as manslaughter. Therefore he claimed it would be but justice for the President to commute the sentence of Tay- lor to imprisonment. Mr. Chappell, in behalf of the citizens who signed the petition and the delegation pres- ent, said the general belief of those who knew Taylor and who had been his employ- ers was that he did not commit a premedi- tated murder and ts not a murderer deserv- ing the peralty of death. He declared this to be the sentiment of the people of East Washington in large numbers. Referred by the Attorney General. The Attorney General said he would re- fer the matter to the district attorney and the judge who tried the case for their rec- ommendation in the premises, and it would then be submitted to the President. Mr. Barrett suggested that as time fs pressing of the condemnel man_ for s might be necessary, and -to Attorney General opposed ro ob- The district attorney and Judge 1 be asked to give their views upon tion at an early date und the case be place] in the hands of the z who, as is well known, gives his personal attention to pleas for execu- tive clemency In cases Involving the death sentence. _———————— JOHN SHEA'S RELEASE. His Wife Asks That He May Be All ed to See His Son. The Shea case was talked of about the Police Court today because Mrs. Shea call- ed and asked for permission to have her husband relersed from the work house in order that he might once more see his son John, who was named after him, before he a owe Mrs. Shea saw Judge Miller and Prose- cuting Attorney Pugh, and to them she re- lated a sad story of her son’s sufferings and of his desire to see his father once more before death overtakes him. The father hus also been sick. The work house is situated so near the swamp iand of the Eastern brench that he had suffered an at- tack of malaria, and has been confined to bis bed. According to Mrs. Shen's story to the court and presecuting attcrney, her pres- ent situation is an exceedingly sad one. With her husband locked up and her dying son calling for him and unable to see him, she hg had troubie in the lest few day which may result in her failing in health, and her appearance is no longer that of the strong, robust woman she was a year ago. Her son has been ill for some time, and for three days he has been unconscious, and this morning, when he regained con- sciousness, he called for his father, but the latter was not here to see him. John Shea was sentenced to the work horse in O1 on the farm, and six months additional in default of payment of a $500 fine. His sen- tence will expire Thursday, fifty days be- ing taken off for good behavior. Roth Judge Miller and Mr. Pugh listened to Mrs. Shea's statements, but they were powerless to act, as the case had long since been out of the jurisdiction of the court; hut they would ‘readily have con- sented had it been in their power to have done so. And they told Mrs. Shea that they had no objections to Intendent Stout- enburg allowing her husband to go home, under guard, to see the dying boy. Since the incarceration of John Shea a great change has taken place on Maryland avenue and about Louse ailey, and when he returns he will scareely recognize the place. The principal change is the estab- lishment of a Christian mission in one of the Shea houses, and in this mission John may see his wife taking part in the serv- ices. Mrs. Shea left the Police Court to see Intendent Stoutenburg, and it fs thought likely that John Shea will be permitted to return home long enough to see his son be- fore he dies. —_—_—=—_—_ W. W. MecCullough’s Will. An unwitnessed memorancum, made and signed by the late W. W. McCullough Feb- ruary 20, 189%, was today admitted to pro- bate as to the personal estate as the last will of the deceased. The sisters of the deceased, Caroline, Martha and Mary Mc- Cullough, are made sole and equal bene- fictarics. The lumter business of the de- ccased, located at 14th and W streets, he directs shail be discontinued at once, and after same is sold the proceeds shall be equally divided among his three siste The amount of insurance on his life the d places at $25,000, The attorney of eared. Mr. Job Barnard, is recom- to bis sisters as the one to make ary arrangements for the div sicn of the estate. Caroline L. McCullow ister of the deceased, was appointed a ratrix. ———————— Here on Leave of Absence. Lieut. W. H. Wilhelm, tenth infantry Lieut. W. F. Lewis, assistant surgeo: Lieut. M. McFarland, twenty-first infantry, and Lieut. W. J. Wakeman, assistant sur- geon, are visiting this city on leave of ab- sence. ee Movements of Naval Vessels The cruiser Atlanta, which was ordered south to assist the Raleigh in preventing violations of the neutrality laws, has sailed from Port au Prince to Santiago de Cu and will gradually make her way to K We: The gunboat Petrel has left Hiogo for Yokohama. Fourth-Class Postmasters. Fifty-seven fourth-class postmasters were appointed today, forty-eight of whom were to fill vacancies caused by deaths or resix- nation: ] The Crew Saved. A telegram fgan City, Ind., states May Brown cap- ed near sa station at 8 o'clock lust nig! The crew of three per- sons were saved in the surf boat. Sber last to serve four months | The Eastern Watershed of the Rocky Mountains. FORTY-THREE LIVES REFORTED LOST Buildings, Bridges : Ruined. and Crops THE COUNTRY’S GRANARY KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 8.—Reports of storm during the past three days come over a large territory, and show that the entire eastern watershed of the Rocky mountains, from the Nebraska and Iowa lines to Texas, were swept by-a storm. Friday night the severest blow came., Reports of loss of life and destruction of Property came with every telegram, and the downpour, first regarded as a blessing, grew Into a wave of devastation. Fields of grain that promised the most bountiful yield in many years were swept bare of vegetation. In several instances the seas of rain were abetted in their work of de- struction by ternadoes. It is too early yet to sum up the loss, but the total is appal- ling, and those to whom the angry ele- ments spared life have little left to sustain it. The stories of storm are so similar that a nace summary is all there is left to tell. Tie storm focus embraced an area of 200 square miles, with the southwestern corner of Missourl as the center. The greatest lors of life is reported from Winona, Mo., where eleven corpses hav. been found—with as many more missing. At Baxter Springs, in southwest -Kan- sas, five were killed and eleven seri- ously injured by a cyclone that actompa- nied the storm. One person was drowned at Columbus and two at Ottawa, Kan. At Van Buren, Ark., a mother and her babe were drowned. A family of five was en- camped on the bank of Fish creek in the Indian territory. Nothing of them or be- longings was found except a part of their wagon on a pile of drift wood. At Thomes- ville, Mo., where the rain fall was four inches in one hour, five persons were lost. Unconfirmed reports are received of loss of life as follows: Three at Fayetteville, Ark., one at Paola, Kan., one at Richanis, Kan., and six of e hunting party in the Indian territory. Forty-Three Lives Lost. This gives a known and probable loss of forty-three Ives. This total will be in- creased when the receding waters permit a thorough search. The loss in property can be placed in the millions. Dwellings, fences and farm bulld- ings were carried off and highway and rail- road bridges swept away. Thirty of the eighty buildings in| Winona succumbed. Five residences, a church and a warehouse went down at Baxter Springs. Six bridges went out in Russell county, Kan. About Jefferson City, Mo. many square miles of growing grain were de- stroyed. Traffic on the Fort Scott and Memphis railway is temporarily suspended. Reports of damage to property other than the above noted come from five points in Kansas, nine in Missouri, six in Arkansas and two in the Indian territory. The storm spent itself in Illinois, but har- ing lost its force, proved a blessing to crops. i The above summaries are only a fraction of loss in property. The greatest burden falls upon the farmers, as the season is too far spent to plant new crops, and suff must surely follow in the storm's wake. The country’s granary has been cleaned out. Details of individual suffering and ex- periences would fill volumes and recite the orrors of the Johnstown disaster. CHETOPA, Kan., July 8.—Last evening @ tornado swept over this region, doing co siderable damage to growing crops. It also did great damage to many buildings, tear- ing down awnings, porches and outbuild- ings; the smoke stack of the arc light plant was blown down, placing the town in dark- ness. The storm insted about one hour and came from the west. TOPEKA, Kan., July &—Last evening the little town of Canton was struck by a tornado and great damage was done. Near- ly every house.in the village was more or less injured. Many houses and barns were entirely demolished, and a score of Fersons are reported injured. James Sny- der had an erm broken and received other injuries from which he is net expected to recover. The High School building was badly damaged, and a number of persons were injured by.fiying timbers and debris. A large number of farm houses lying in the path of the sturm-are known to have been damaged. EATONTON, Ga., July §—A terrific cy- clene swept across this and Morgan coun- ties yesterday afternoon. Twenty persoz are known to have been badly injured, and the Hst of fatalities will hardly be less than ten. FORT WORTH, Te: July &—A report was received here today giving meager de. tails of a cyclone which struck Chickasha, I. T., last night about 9 o'clock. About nine buildings were blown down, among which was the Rock Island freight depot and a large grist mill near by. The storm passed Hennessey, doing much damage, Nobody killed, so far as known, INDEPEND. ‘CE, Kan., July 8.—A se- vere rain and wind storm visited this sec- tion last night. The wind blew a gale and the rain fell in torrents. The streams are rising rapidly. The wind blew down many trees and outbuildings and took oY the roof from the new mill here, but no dam- age was done to crops, so far as reported At Neodesha it blew over seve NEWTON, Kan., July 8—A torna terrible violence and widespread ext swept over the covniry between this city and Canton between 7 and 8 o'clock last night, destroving everything in its path. In this city four Touses were wrecked and over thirty f: houses are known to been completely destroy It is rer that twenty-five people were inivred, sev of them fatally a CONGRATULATING THE PRESIDENT. Mesxages From All Quarters Received at Gray Gables. BUZEARD'S BAY, Mass., July 8—Cozy Gray Gables Is bathed in warm sun and the early existence of the new I are today most terested, is murked by bright, pleasant weather, Dr. Eryant reported today that Mrs. Cleveland and the lit that everyth nothing ine lit dents of Buzzard’: neweomer {8 Telegraph boys have yy fd numerous vi to the house this morning, bearing - sages of congratulation to the President from all parts of the country. — EARTHQUAK IN MISSOURT. No Damage Was Done and They Did Two dis- t here last , and the e duration of the onds, and the conds. No damage was done, and quakes were over before the peo- ple had ume to realize they were experi- encing an earthguake. was fi