Evening Star Newspaper, August 5, 1896, Page 1

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Invariably in advance, Subscribers changing their address from one Post-office to another should give the last address as well as the new one. A SCAFFOLD’S FALL Four Painters Precipitated to the Floor of K Street Market. TWO WERE SERIOUSLY INJURED Some Say That the Accident Was Not Unexpected. CONTRACTOR’S STATEMENT This morning a scaffolé upon which four painters were at work at the Northern Liberty Market broke and dropped the men to the foor below. Two of the workmen were seriously injured, one to such an ex- tent that he was unconscious when picked up and had to be taken at once to a hos- pital. The other two men escaped without infury. It was about ¥ o'clock when the accident occurred, an. hour when the big K street market was thronged with people, and the affair created the most intense excitement. Rumgrs were flying about that a half doz- en men had been killed, and the arrival of several hospital ambulances upon the scene added considerably to the excitement and attracted a largé crewd of people to the place. To those who saw the accident or have investigated the circumstances it seems almost a miracle that no one was killed. For some three weeks past painters have been at work on the galvanized ceiling of the market. They had almost completed the work of putting on the first coat, and having started at the north end of the building, they were at work at the extreme south this morning. How the Scaffold Was Rigged. The method of rigging the scaffold was a stmple one. Pieces of timber, two by six ftiches, were fastened to the iron pillars, about twenty or twenty-five feet above the ground. They ran north and south, and upon them Jadders were placed, forming a scrt of platform upon which the painters stocd when at work. The timbers were tied to the fron pillars with wire and wires or Tepes were also strung about them and ever the iron girders which support the roof. Half way between the timbers there was a movable stand for an added support to_the cross ladders and planks. This morning four men were on the scaf- fold when the timber at the east end of the scaffold snapped in two like a match. They were Fred G. Harvey, 471 C street; Howard Marquette, 621 G street southeast; G. L. Alvey, 471 C street, and George Stamler, 10th street northeast. Two other men re on the job, but they were not aloft n the scaffold fell. Edward McGavern me down a few minutes before the acci- and, {t is sald, that he refused to go again, as he thought the structure insecure. Richard Meagher, who is one of the men who have been at work on the celling, also declined to go aloft this morning. According to Mr. C. I. Clarke, the boss painter, who had the contract for the job, he had frequently cautioned the men about being careful and had said that under no circumstances did he want more than ore man at a time at either end of the scaf- fc However that may be, it is certain there were three men to the east of ater support this morning when the ross timber snapped in two in the middle. How it was that the three men could fall without strikie some one below or with- out striking on the meat hooks or the marble stands of the butcher stalls is a problem that no one can answer now. Remarkable Escapes. Two of the men had escapes that were really remarkable. Young Alvey’s fall was evidently broken by some electric Hght wires and the framework that divides the stalls in the center aisle from those in the east aisle. He fell in such a way that he fairly straddled this partition and with help from below was able to scramble to the ground. He was cut about the face, but his injuries were not at all serious. Stamler was standing near the middle of the scaffold whey it broke. He was thrown against one of the big iron posts, which he managed to grasp with both arms and so slid unhurt to the ground. Harvey was not so fortunate. He drop- ped to the brick floor Inside one of the stalls and was considerably bruised about th® shoulders and also suffered from shock. He was taken to his home in the second precinct patrol wagon. The Worst Injured. The worst injured of all was Howard Marquette, who is about twenty-one years of age. When he was picked up he was unconscious, and {t was thought he was dying. He was at once hurried off to the Homeopathic Hospital, but recovered con- sciousness while in the ambulance. At the hospital he was attended by the resident, Dr. Higgins, and Dr. Swormstedt. They found that no bones had been broken, but that the man had been badly bruised about the body, and was in great pain. The phy- siclans expressed the opinion that anless he had sustained internal Injuries his re- covery would be a quick one. The cause of the accident was not diffi- cult to find. The 2x6 plank, on which the ladder rested, had a knot all the way through it, and when the weight of three men was brought upon it—well, that’s when the scaffold fell. A number of the market people said this morning that they were not at all surprised at the accident, for they had been looking for just such an occurrence ever since the work began. Sev- eral ef them said to a Star reporter that they had always thought the scaffolding a dangerous ore. The Boss Painter's Statemen Mr. €larke was not present when the accident occurred. He was seen by a Star reporter afterward and said that he had al- ways believed the scaffold to be secure, and that if the men had followed his instructions about being careful not to overweight it there would have been no mishap. At the other end of the market house there is an additional movable platform, which was to have been used as a further brace for the scaffold, but it could not be put in place owing to the wires which are strung about the inside of the building. Had it been in place under the scaffold, Mr. Clarke said, the accident would never have occurred. aes Racing at Brighton, England. LONDON, August 5—Mr. Enoch Wisk- ard’s American horse Macbriggs ran third in the race for the Brighton cup at Brigh- ton today. There were six starters. Mr. A. Calvert's Brad Wardine was first, with Capt. Machell’s Prince Barcaldine second. Mr. Richard Croker’s American horse Ten- n¢=se¢ \.28 among the seven starters in the ‘or the pavilion plate, but was un- race ‘or placed. Mr. Crankie was first, Crawley was second and Emsworth was third. Mr. Foxhall Keene’s bay colt by Barcal- dine, out of Dimity, was one of the nine Starters in the race for the Ovingdean Stakes, but was unplaced. H. McCal- mount’s Irish Car was first, Harmqueen, second, and Taffy, third. > A Long Trip by Wheel. QUEBEC, August 5.—Five dusty and tired young men have arrived here from Wilkesbarre, Pa., via Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Toronto and Montreal, by bicycle. After taking in the sights of the ancient capital, they intend to wheel to Boston, returning home by New York and Philadei- hia. The party consists of Williem Perry, ‘a Kicher, Chris Engle, Charles White- tan ea Harry Durrant. JONES AND THE POPULISTS/SFEKING A SOLUTION That Interview Still the Talk at the Politix 1 Headquarters. Mr. Turner of the Populist National Committee Satisfied the Senator _ Was Misrepresented. ‘The various incidents following the pur- ported interview of Chairman Jones, re- flecting on southern populists, is still the talk at political headquarters and among Politicians and newspaper men generally. On top of Chairman Jenes’ denial of the truth of the interview comes, in the same paper which published the interview, a telegram from Tom Watson scoring Sena- tor Jones in characteristic Watson style. Mr. Watsor seems to think the interview was the official view of Chairman Jones, and treats it accordingly. Republicans Tickled. The republicans, of course, are immensely tickled at the situation and the resultg that may follow. They have nothing to say as to the interview, but they are watching things with all eyes open. Both the demo- crats and populists are keeping right up with the developments. Chairman Butler of the populist national committee is reported as throwing cold water on the alleged interview, and as say- ing that he does not believe that Senator Jones said anythtwg of the kind. This at- titude, it is felt, will be accepted as the officia! populist attitude, and no serious at- tention will be paid to the gyrations of Mr. Watson. Secretary Turner's Ideas. In view of the reported attitude of Sen- ator Butler, a Star reporter this morning asked Secretary Turner of the populist na- tional committee for his opinion of the in- terview and its probable effects. Mr. Tur- ner said: “I believed when I saw the al- leged interview that Senator Jones had too much sense to say anything of the kind, and I have never had the least idea that he was correctly quoted. I regarded it as a fake, as I had talked with Senator Jones myself and knew how he felt. I think Senator Butler’s view is the correct one to take, and I am glad that he speaks as he does. The story won’t have any effect. Such things are to be expected. They are the beginning of campaign lies. Nothing will be left undone to stir up discord among the silver men, and those who be- lieve every story they see are idly wasting time and getting mad unnecessarily.” Jones Says Watson is Misled. NEW YORK, August 5.—Senator Jones of Arkansas, chairman of the democratic national committee, reached New York. to- day from the south. At the depot he was met by Treasurer St. John,and after break- fasting the two gentlemen went to demo- cratic temporary headquarters at the Hotel Bartholdi, where, with others, a consulta- tion on party campaign plans was begun. A reporter asked Senator Jones: “Have you read the reply Mr. Watson has made to your recent criticisms of the southern populists?” “Yes,” responded the Senator, “but I have no intention of making any reply to it. Watson's statement is based altogether on two sentences attributed to me which I did not utter, namely, that Bryan would not accept the populist nomination and that the southern populists were disrep- utable spoilsmen who should go ‘to the niggers, where they belonged.’- I did not say elther of these things, and much of the real interview in question misrepresented me.” Senator Jones will return to Washington this evening. SECRETARY LAMONT ON DUTY. He Will Not Talk on the Political Situation. Secretary Lemont resumed his duties at the War Departreent this morning after a short visit to his family at Seabright, N. J. He had e large number of visitors during the day and accomplished considerable rou- tine business. He is as feticent as ever, however, on the political situation. Al- though generally accepted as a fact that he is opposed to the election of the demo- cratic nominees on a free silver platform, he has never publicly stated his intentions with regard to the coming elections. He may be in favor of a third ticket, but those who know him best agree that it is not probable. Although Secretary Lamont declines to say anything on the subject of the vacant quartermaster generalship, there are strong surface indications that the matter will be settled in a few days. The Secretary will communicate with the President ‘on the subject as soon as possible. So far as known, there is not the slightest difference of opinion between them as to the proper succession to the vacancy. In view of the alleged fact that neither the President norm the Secretary of War has any special personal preference in the matter, the conclusion is reached among military men generally that the appoint- ment will go to Col. Sawtelle by virtue of the fact that he is the senior officer of his corps and has an excellent record, in every way equal to that of any of the competing candidates. Col. Sawtelle is now on duty in New York city. eS ACKNOWLEDGED BY ENGLAND. The Sovereignty of Brasil Over Trinidad. LISBON, August 5.—It is again stated here in the newspapers that Great Britain has recognized the sovereignty of Brazil over the Island.of Trinidad, off the coast of Brazil. Similar statements were made in February last, and have been repeated at intervals. ee . RIOTING EN SPAIN. New Taxes Cause Fighting in the Province of Valen: MADRID, Spain, August 5.—The !mposi- tion of new taxes caused renewed riots and fighting last evening in various points in the province of Valencia. Conflicts between armed bands and the police. have taken place and many persons have been wound- ed. Eventually the cavalry was called out and a number of arrests were nade. ——— Fire at Concord, Tenn. KNOXVILLE, Tenn., August 5.—The en- tire business portion of Concord, fourteen miles from here, consisting of alge stores, was destroyed by fire at an early hour this morning. The fire originated in the telephone office in he cenfer of the block and spread to adjoining buildings. One of these contained powder and dynamite,which exploded, accelerating the spread of the flames. Loss about $20,000, partially in- sured. No lives were lost. Origin of the fire said to be incendiary. ————.__ New York Yacht Club Cruise. NEW LONDON, Conn., August 5.—The vessels composing the New York Yacht Club, which rendezvoused in this harbor last night on its annual cruise, got away trom Newport promptly at 10 o'clock (the appointed time) this morning. A light breeze from the southwest was blowing, the run thus starting under favorable condi- tions. The weather was intensely warm. ss ‘Armenian Patriarch Resigns. CONSTANTINOPLE, August 5.—The Ar- menfan patriarch has resigned and his res- ignation has been accepted by the-sultan. The office will be temporerily filled: The Perplexing Question of Street Lighting Still Unsettled, NEW PHASES OF THE PROBLEM Arguments of the Potomac Light and Power Company. ———— A LENGTHY HEARING ———————— The epecial hearing granted by the Com- missioners to the Potomac Light and Power Company to combat the opinion of the at- terney for the District with reference to the street lighting contract. togk place this morning at 11 o’clock in the board room at the District building. It will be recalled that Attorney Thomas decided that although the Potomac Com- pany was the lowest bidder for the work of lighting the city, the Commissioners had no authority to consider the same in view of the wording of the current appro- priation bill, coupled, with the fact that the Pctomac company had no plant im the city eest of Rock creek. All the Commissioners were present at the bearing. The Pctorrac Company was rep- resented by its president, Capt. O. T. Cros- by, and Attorney J. J. Darlington. The hearing was opened by Mr. Darlington, who, after briefly rehearsing the legisla- tion on the subject, said his remarks would apply equally to the proposition of Col. wipes relative to lighting the parks of the city. A statement comerning this ‘proposition appeared in The Star of yesterday, tegether with a forecast of Attorney Thomas’ opinion upon the subject. The Proposition involved the issuance of a contract to the lowest bidder for light- ing the parks of the city. The Poto- mac Company was the lowest bidder. Attorney Thomas held the Commissioners had no authority to permit the Potomac Company to make the connections neces- sary to conform to the requirements of the same. Mr. Darlington’s Claims. Mr. Darlington maintained that. the opinion of the attorney for the District was antagonistic to the best interests of the District. The Commissicners were the ones to settle the question. The responsi- bility was with them and they should not accept the opinion of their legal adviser as the law in the case and shift the re- sponsibility. They were the sole judges, and they, and they alone, had been selected to decide the questions affecting the in- terests of the District. He called attention to the language in the different appropriation bilis relating to lighting, and pointed out the different lan- guage used in the current appropriation bill. The bills heretofore mentioned in con- nection with this matter of lighting “to maintain existing service.” This was nut Present in the current bill. So that it was to be presumed; in fact, it had been so held, that a change in the wording of a tute from a set form was evidence that a change of some kind was deemed expe- dient. It was well known that the Com- missioners desired some change in the wording of the section in order to bring about competition in the matter of street lighting. This change was made at tho time when competition for street lighting was going on. He dissented from the opinion of the attorney regarding the un- ambiguousness of the act of arpropriation. wee Commissioners had evidently thought ious, because they advertised for bids for street lights. ‘No Exclusive Rights Possessed. He denied that the United States Electric Company had the only right to operate east of Rock creek. Had this been the ob- Jeot of Congress the language heretofore used would have been ¢ontinued. Such a course would have given the United States Electric Company the exclusive right to operate east of Rock creek. Mr. Darlington read the Pitney amendment, which opened the business of street lighting to competi- tion. This amendment was rejected by the Senate, and the House receded. Referring again to the opinion of Attor- ney Thomas, he claimed that the context, of the act had nothing to do with the ques- tion of street lighting. It was this con- text that Attorney, Thomas laid so much stress upon. That language of the bill re- lating to the operation of the Potomac company west of Rock creek déd not refer, he said, to street lighting, and should not be considered in connection therewith. It was a grant to both electric lighting companies to extend their service outside the fire imits where arc lighting had never. been employed. The Commissioners had taken this view of the matter, since it granted permits to the Potomac company west of Rock“creék without reference to street lighting. No Limitation to City Lighting. It was not a limitation in any sense to the lighting of the streets of the city. The act was for public purposes and should be construed for public benefit. There was no reference to any firm or corporation, snd no authority -could be found for the construction ofa public statute for private purpgses. No such authority existed, either by implication or conjecture, It would tie the hands of the authorities to the disadvantage of the city. Congress did not intend, he thought, to foster any corporation to the detriment of the citizens. There was nothing in the wording of the law desig- nating which company was to do the lighting. The attorney agreed in this, but maintained in passing that the con- text should be considered in connection with the matter. This he denied, as he’ had stated before, the context had nothing to do with the question. He said the hYS- tory of the act negatives any question giving the United States Blectrie Com: Pany exclusive right to operate east of Rock~ creek. Mr. Darlington rehearsed the legislative history of the act and main- tained the striking out of a provision in an appropriation bill did not necessarily im- ply that the section was not just. z Judge Bingham’s Decision. Congress had expressly refused to give the United States Electric Company ex- clusive right to operate east of Rock creek. And the whole question was based upon the intent of Congress. _ Referring to the decision of Judge Bing- ham with reference to the lighting question, he said neither company under its provisions could make any extension whatever. He maintained that the Commissioners were not limited by the act to lighting “the streets now lighted.” If the Commission- ers decide that the United States Electric Company is the only company authorized to light the city, then any and all exten- sions of the lighting service.must be sub- ject to the wishes of that company. If there was any doubt of the question, the interests of the city and the United States lie in competition. There could be no judicial dete:mination.if the Commis- sioners granted the exclusive monopoly to the United States Company. On the other hand, if the Commissioners would grant the contract to the Potomac Company there could be 2 judicial determination. In con- clusion, he said if the United States Elec- tric Company were awarded the contract, the hands of the Commissioners would be tied, and the company had it in its power to put out all lights and keep the city in darkness. it pleased. It could do as it Mr. Truesdell Asks Questions. Cnmmissioner Truesdell asked if the ar- guments presented by counsel were correct, was the Potomac company in a condition to fill the terms of its proposal? President Crosby answered that it was. Of course, it followed that his company could not get ready and do the lighting on the streets now lighted as quickly as the existing company, but Where the new streets were coicerned, his company will agree to do that work as promptly as pos- sible, and give bond to @o the work as promptly as anybody else.’ Commissioner Truesdell asked if the United States Company had duplicate con- duits on streets; in other Words, that both sides of a street were not occupied by con- duits. © President Crosby did not know about this. Commissioner Powell sald that President Crosby should file with the Commissioners before they considered the matter finally a list of all conduits necessary to do the work, together with the territory sought and the time necessary to. do the work. President Crosby replied that the whole matter of connections would be left to the Commissioners. The Potomac comparty was willing to make any connections the Commissioners would desigrate. The cur- rent foilithe hew line of lights would pref- erably be tdKen from the existing new conduit on M street, and be built along M street or Some other cross street to Uth, thence with suitable connections to the other new line of lights, or drawing cur- rent from the Eckington plant by means of connecting conduits from the plant to 8th and Boundary. The Proposed New Lights. The new lines of lights are to be located as follows: On New York avenue from 9th to 14th Streets northwest. On H street from 2d street to 15th street 1ortheast. On 9th street from 9th street to Boundary, and on 4% street from the Baltimore and Potomad station to the river. The hearing lasted one hour an@ a half ard then adjourned i SS SCORCHING IN CHICAGO. Twelve Persons Succambed to the Heat There Yesterday. CHICAGO, August 5.—Teday promises to be a scorcher in this city. Twelve persons succumbed to the heat which enveloped this city yesterday. Two or three of these, at least, are not expected to recover. It was the hottest day go far this year, the signal service thermometer registering 94 degrees in the afternoon. Thérmometers on the Streets registered four and five degrees more than that in the s:gnal service tower. One postal delivery and one collection all over the’city were dropped,-the first time this sumiger that the carriers. and collectors in the down-town districts found the heat too much for them. Chicago was not the gnly town where the heat record was broken. Several towns in the southwestern states, also in the Missis- sippi valley, reported thé highest tempera- ture of the year. Prostrations were nu- merous and outdoor work in.a number of towns had to be susper ded. The hottest place in the United States was St. Paul, where the mercury rose until it reached the 100 mark: Omaha, Kansas City, Vicksburg and Davenport were each doing the best they could with 96 degrees, while Memphis, with 98 degrees, was the rival of St. Paul. Springfield, Des Towa, and Huron, 8. D., were on even terms with Chicago, while New York city was fairly comfortable with 86 degrees. 2 Sd ‘FELL DOWN-A PRECIPICE. Ss Fatal Slip of Phillip B. Abbott of 4 Milwaukee. WINNIPEG, Man., August 5.—Word has reached here of the death in the mountains of Mr. Abbott, a railway man of Milwau- kee. But meager details are to hand, but it appears Mr. Abbott, -while accompanying a party of mountain tourists, in charge of Professor Ray, slipped pver a cliff some thousand feet high, and his body is hang- ing on a jagged rock below, where it can- not be reached by members of the party. BOSTON, August 5—A dispatch received at the Boston agency of the Wisconsin Central railroad from , B. C., this morning states that Phillip S. Abboit, aa- sistant attorney of the company, was fatal- ly injured yesterday by falling over a preci- pice. Mr. Abbott was a*son of President Edwin H. Abbott of the Wisconsin Central, and lived in Milwaukee, where his office is. He was well known In Boston. NOTICE TO DEPOSITORS. A Reassuring Cirtular Issued at San Francisco. SAN FRANCISCO, August 5.—The San Francisco Savings Union has issued a clr- cular to depositors and others designed to meet any floating ideas which may prevail as to the possible effect of a depreciation of legal tender which some people are ex- pecting in view of the passage of a free coinage of silver law. The Savings Union makes an explicit declaration that deposit- ors of gold coin will be pald in like coin at Its full value, irrespective of the market ccnditions of legal tender, and they will expect that contracts made with them for the repayment of loans will be paid under the: specific contract law in the kind of coin spzcified, which is in every. instance gold. This has always been the policy of the banks in California, and it will so con- tinue, according to the statements of those best qualified to announce the future course of local financiai institutions. —— NATIONAL PARTY NOMINEES. Their Views Stated in Their Letters of, Acceptance. ALLIANCE, Ohio, August 5.—Charles E. Bentley of Lincoln, Neb., and James A. Southgate~of Durham, N. C., have filed their letters of acceptance of the national Party's nominations for President and Vice President, respectively. Mr. Bentley strongly urges the cause of Drohibition and holds that:suffrage with- out distinction of sex is g cardinal prin- ciple of the party. He then declares the party’s policy is opposed to the national benking system, and fayers government ownership of natural monppolies, the pub- lic school system, and a juster and* more equitable distribution of ‘wealth. He de- nources the Wilson and McKinley tariffs as shields of the trusts gnd makes a de- rand for general reform ‘of’ the govern- ment. : Mr. Southgate’s letter ts not so long as that of Mr. Bentley, and does not go.into an analysis of the situation. He highly commends the national party's principles and calls attention to ite beoad platform and reforms suggested therein. 2 c Ohio Daughters gf America. SPRINGFIELD, Ohio; August 5.—The state organization of the Daughters of America yesterday elected officers: State counsellor, L. E. Kennedy, Findlay; assist- ant state counsellor, Mrs. Emma Weimar, Tiffin; associate state vice counsellor, Miss Grace McGinty, Mansfield; treasurer, Mrs. Rachael Grafton, Mansfield; conductor, Mrs. Jessie Hurst, Cincinnati; warden, Miss Emma, Baker, Springgield; inside sen- tinel, Perry Smith, Dayton. . Representa- tives to national couticil; Five years, L. B. Kennedy, Findlay; Mrs. Tipton, Dennison. One year, Mrs: Emma Weimar. * — >. Government Receipts. _ National bank notes received today for redemption, $293;236..Government receipts From internal revenue, $€85)857; customs, TO SHELVE WATSON|ARTISTIC CREATIONS|DEMOCRATS WAITING. Little Likelihood of Agreement Be- tween Him and the Democrats. - WORKING FOR FUSION IN THE WEST Bryan Could Not Stand on ‘the Ticket With the Georgian. POPULISTS WILL DIVIDE Se . The readiness with which Watson of Georgia accepted as authentic the interview which represented Senator Jones as speak- ing contemptuously of southern populists is regarded as indicating very clearly that Watson is eager to find a cause of com- plaint. The bellef that Mr. Jones spoke harshly of southern populists seems to be more acceptable to Watson than is Jones’ denial. The fact is that there is very little possibility of an amicable understanding being reacked between Mr. Watson and the democrats. Nor has there been at any time a prospect of agreement. Mr. Watson has from the first opposed all propositions of fusion, and all his influence at the populist convention, exercised through his friends, was in antagonism to fusion. Why He Took the Nomination. It is well understood that his acceptance of the vice presidential nomination was inspired by nc other motive than that of preventing the nomination of some other man who-might afterward be induced to retire in the interests of the straight demo- cratic ticket. It is thoroughly understood that Mr. Watson means war on Bryan, and that whatever is done toward bringing the populists and democrats together in the scuth must be done in the face of this resistance. It is conceded that his strength in Georgia is’ great, and how far his in- fluence extends through the south general- ly is problematical. It becomes more ap- parent every day to those who are in touch with the situation that a-faction of the populists intend to run an independent pop- ulist candidate for President. Apparently the only idea the democrats have in connec- tion with fusion is to gather in all the populist support they can by state fusions while the Watson wing of the populists are held in suspense, the hope being that by the time Mr. Watson’s friends formally decide to put a presidential candidate in the field the populists in those sections where their vote is most desired would be thoroughly committed to the Bryan ticket, the fusion of local tickets and the electors in each state having been formally decided upon. The Plan Now. The belief 1s that no possible arrange- ment could be made which would !nduce Watson to. support the democratic ticket, and ¢he only thing left is for them to un- dermine the young Georgian’s position as far as possible before he is given an excuse for the active opposition to Bryan which he* coptemplates. ‘The indications are that the fusion will be accomplished in most of the Western populist strongholds and in some of the southern states before any direct effort is made to force an acceptance of the populist nomination upon Bryan. When- ever Mr. Bryar is directly confronted with this question, 1f he ever is, no doubt is en- tertained that his answer will be practical- ly a repetition of the dispatch which he sent to St. Louis. No one familiar with the inside situation has the least idea that Mr. Pryan will take any position which would amount to the abandonment of nor in ‘the least ways embarass Mr. Sewall. Bryan Could Not Run With Watson. There is-no possibility of his running on a ticket with Watson without compromis- ing Sewall, and, therefore, the ordinary ethics of the case render it impossible for him to aecept the nomination with Watson. It is believed, moreover, that wherever there there is a division of electors between the populists and the democrats, it will be the full understanding that the populist electors, as well as the democrats, will vote for the straight democratic silver ticket. It is believed that by the time the campaign is well on Mr. Watson will have placed himself in such relationship toward Bryan as to make it an absurdity to even think of their running on the same ticket. The an- tagonism between the Watson faction and the democrats will probably be so well de- fined before a plan for notification could be decided on that Bryan will never be for- mally notified of his nomination on a ticket with Watson, but that the populists will divide by general consent under the pres- sure of circumstances into two distinct fac- tions—one for Watson and one for Bryan. THE GRAPHOPHONE IN POLITICS. Hbw It is Proposed to Send Speeches on Their Travels, The phonograph or graphophone may play an important part in the coming pres- idential campaign. A suggestion has been made to Senator Jones, chairman of the democratic national committee, that he consider the matter of buying or renting graphophones and putting them to work for the democratic ticket. Such a sugges- tion has, in part, already been acted upon by the republicans, and it remains to be seen what Chairman Jones will do about the matter. If he does not care to make the national committee the offitial man- agers of such a unique campaign, other Persons may put the idea into operation. It is said that the republicans have put the phonograph to work in larger cities, supplying campaign songs for the amuse ment and edification of enthusiastic repub- licans. The suggestion to Chairman Jones, however, is of a different nature. It ig that himself, Candidate Bryan and other noted silver speakers make ten or fifteen-minute speeches for enrollment on the cylinders of the graphophone. These will be taken and put in machines which will be sent all over the country. They will prove double at- tractions, and, it is believed, would draw large crowds. The graphophone itself would prove interesting in all the smaller cities and’ towns of the country, but, con- taining the speeches of eminent men of the democratic party, it would be sure to draw large crowds. ‘The scheme is that democrats be sent through the country with these machines, advertising, like a show, when they would be at a certain place. When they had their audience in good Shape, they would put on the big brass tubes, and the speech would be almost the same as if delivered by the man himself. No charge would be made, although the belief is expressed that if there was a charge, sufficient to pay the expenses of the operator, there would be big crowds everywhere. It is said that the republican campaign machines are made to pay their own ex- penses, just like all the machines in use for the public in general. If the idea mentioned should be carried out,.it would prove the most novel scheme in the history of American politics, and there is no telling what influence it would have on the campaign. ————+e.—_____ Personal Mention. Assistant Secretary Wike, who has been indisposed for several days past, resumed his duties at the Treasury Department this morning. Lieut. E. E. Wright of the navy is in the city on leave of absence. gone to Maine to 8. Stearns has spend a month fishing. First Lot of the New Two and FiveeDollar é Silver Certificates, They Will Probably Be Ready for General Issue Next M 5 Work on Them Described. The United States treasurer has received from the bureau of engraving and printing the first lot of the new two-dollar and five- dollar silver certificates, and expects to have them ready to issue to the public ‘n the redemption of old and worn-out notes by Monday of next week. They are fresh from the press, and will have to be dried and conditioned before they will be con- sidered suitable for general circulation. ‘These two notes complete the series of the new silver certificates prepared by the artists now employed by the bureau of en- graving and printing. They are destined to mark an era in the design of United States paper currency. The public is al- ready familiar with the appearance of the new one-dollar certificate, which was the first of the series to be issued. The interest in that note shows no meterial abate- ment, bowever, and it still eommands a@ small premium in distant parts of the country, where it is something of a monetary curiosity. The demand for them is far in excess of. the capacity of the bu- reau, and it tas been fount necessary to scale all requisitions for such supplies. Ambitious Artistic Creat! ae The two-dollar and five-dollar notes bid fair to excite as much attention and critl- cism as the one-dollar note. Like it, they are ambitious artistic creations, and are totally unlike anything the people are fa- miliar with in the, way of paper money. Their fronts are printed in black ink and their backs in the more familiar green. The two-dollar note was designed by Mr. Edwin H. Blashfield of New York. he frontispiece is an allegcrical representa- tion of “Science presenting steam and elec- tricity to commerce and manufacture,” and consists of five partly nude female figures in graceful poses. The treatment 1s de- scribed as almost distinctively American. The general idea of the main design is carried out on the back of the note, the main decorations of which are vignettes of Fulton and Morse, the exponents of steam and electricity, respectively. ~ Strikingly Original. Mr. Walter Shirlaw of New York design- ed the $5 note, which is, if anything, more strikingly original than either of the other tv.o. ‘Ihe face is almost entirely taken up with an allegorical picture representing “America enlightening the world.” Amer- ica is represented by a beautiful female, partly nude, holding in her right hand, up- Lifted, # lighted Incandescent lamp. She stands upon a representation of the North American continent, and the rays from her lamp ere ched in a!l directions. Reclining at her feet fs'a female figure of Famé, with the traditional trumpet and few clothes. Fianking these figures, which occupy the center of the front, is on one sfdé a repre. sertation of Jupiter in his aerial chariot in the act of hurling a thu: derbolt, typifying force. On the other side is a representation of pezce, with dove, &c. There is also a fine view of the Capito]. The general effect is that of a Mbeval display of lighting aud electricity and beautiful women. The treat- ment of the idea, including decoration, is that of the modern school of -renafssance. The beck of the note contains portraits of Grant and Sheridan. Unlike the vignettes on the $1 and $2 notes, which are arranged in the middle, the vignettes on the $5,notes are at opposite ends. The notes are beautiful’ ergraver’s handicraft, and will compare favorably in that line. imens of the In that respect with the best work é —_—>—__. « THE DAWES ComMISsION. Early Probpect for. Satisfactory Con- clusion of Negotiations. The Dawes Indian commission is steadily at work in the Indian territory, and is ex- pected to complete its labors hy December. The Indians are still filing applications for membership in the tribes, and have until September*l0 for doing this. Gen. Frank C. Armstrong, ex-assistant commissioner of Indian affairs and a member of the com- mission, 1s In Washington for a few day: He says the prospect for an early and satisfactory conclusion of the negotiations with the Indians for a reorganization of heir government, through a division ‘of their lands in severalty and other measures, was never more favorable than now. The Indians, he says, are beginning to under- stand to some extent that it is to their in- lerest to allow the reformatory measures ‘te be carried out, and many of those who will not concede this realize that Congress intends to take prompt action if the com- mission is not successful in closing the long-pending matter. The Indians believe they will fare better at the hands of the commisssion than by acts of Congress. With this growing sentiment General Arm- strong expresses the belief that at the com- ing sessions of the tribal councils some definite steps will be taken. Other Indi: officials, however, regard this- view as t sarguine. They say that the Indians can- not be convinced that a change will better tieir condition, and while hoping for the red:men’s interests for an agreement regard it as likely that nothing will be done until Congress acts. Meanwhile the commissions are weeding out from the mass of appli- cants for a share of the tribal rights, those not entitled to them. ‘The courts, however, have superior juris- diction, and in many ‘cases appeals proba- bly will be taken to them from adverse rul- irgs of the commission. All of these cases doubtiess can be passed on within a couple of months, and the report of the comm: sicn, if unsuccessful in its chief aim, mak- ing strong recommendations for immediate action by Congress will be ready to be submitted at the opening of the session of that body. —_—__ so .—__ The Battle Ship Massachusetts. ‘The battle ship Massachusetts sailed yes- terday afterncon from Philadelphia for Newport News. She will proceed thence to Newport, where she will be fitted with ap- paratus for discharging torpedoes, and will then be ready to receive the inspection board, who will go to sea in the ship for two days, conducting the final trial intend- ed to demonstrate that the vessel is per- t fect in all respects before the contractors are released from responsibility. Se Refrigeration of Butter. Consul MacBride at Edinburgh, Scotland, has forwarded to the Department of State a pamphlet issued by the Danish govern- ment regarding the effects of refrigeration on butter in the.Leith steamers “Rona” and “Thorsa.” These vessels were sup- plied with refrigerating apparatus in :heir holds, and tests recently made during the voyage from Copenhagen to Leith showed that the temperature of the butter stowed there dropped during the entire trip, and it arrived at Leith in excellent condition. eee Duty Restored. The United States consul at Batavia, Java, has informed the State Department that the export duty of six cents per 100 kilometers, abolished June 1, 1895, was re- stored June 1, 1896. About one-tenth of the sugars imported into the United States come from the East Indies, Batavia being the heaviest Shipping point. Action of the State Convention in Kansas Halted. SPECULATING ON POPULISTS’ COURSE Strong Opposition to Surrendering Electors. : Sree THE ABILENE CONVENTION aS KANSAS CITY, Mo., August 5.—A spe- cial to the Star from Hutchinson, Kan., says: The anomaly is presented here today of & state convention of a great party suspending operations for nearly twenty= four hours while every eye is turned to- ward anéther big state convention before which the fate of the Kansas democratic and populistic parties in the coming cam- paign hangs in the balance. The probable re- sult of the joint conference committee of the democratic and populigt state convep- tions at Abilene today is the one absorbing topic of discussion among the democrats here. When the democratic conference committee boarded the train for Abilene last night, several hundred*delegates were at the train to see them off, and on every one’s lips were the words: “Don't sacrifice a single democratic elector. Make it ten straight or nothing.” The prevailing sentiment here ts mow crystallized into a stubborn determination to bring the populists to terms on the basis laid down at the beginning of the fusion negotiations. There are some, however, who do not cherish sanguine hopes that the conference committee will not back down if the populists make a strong fight for e division of the electoral ticket. Many of the delegates nave gone home during the recess. TO SUPPORT THE POPULISTS, Agreement of the Okinhoma Demo- crats in Conference. KANSAS CITY, Mo., August 5.—A spe- cial to the Star from Guthrie, O. T., says: The democrattc territorial central commit- tee today after conferring with ‘a confer- ence committee appointed last night by the populist territorial convention agreed to a Proposition of fusion proposed by the pop- ulists. Tke democrats agree to indorse the populist nominee for delegate to Con- gress, and it was mutually agreed that all free silver forces shall unite in every ccunty and legislative district, the offices to be fairly divided between populists and democrats. The populists at their convention have adopted a platform declaring the financial question to be paramount. and demanding the irumediate free coinage of silver, It also asks for immediate statehood for Oklahoma with Indian territory attached later. KANSAS CITY, August 5—A special to The Star from ‘Abilene, Kans., says: The pepulist convention was called to order here today at 11:15 by John W. Breiden- thal, chairman of the state central com- mittee. Two thousand delegates and speo- tators were present. Much hard work in the interest of the indorsement of the dem- ocratic electors by the committee of five which arrived from Hutchinson; at 6 o'clock had been done, several preliminary caucuses having been held, and the interest over the anticipated action of the conven- thon was intense. C. 8. Crawford, a lawyer of ability, put the delegates ina happy mood in @ wel- coming address, in which he said the pop- ulist party had been born of a necessity, anc that it would live until that necessity should have passed away. “This is a year of the people,” he con- tinued. “It is a year for -populist victories, and, more than all, for the victory of that great commoner, that young giant of the west, William J.’ Bryai : ———._——_ SPAT “IN AN EDITOR'S FACE. Naegele, Justice Fich Former Body "Guard, Wanted to Shoot. SAN FRANCISCO, Cal., August 5.—Da- vid Naegele, ex-United States deputy mar- shal, who killed David Terry, seven years ago, while acting as body guard to Justice Field of the United States Supreme Court, became involved in a serious altercation last evening with James H. Barry, editor of the Star, a weekly paper of a strong anti-corporation policy. In the latest issue of the Star was published a biography of Naegele, in which the latter's record and character were severely criticised. The two men met on Montgomery street. Point- ing to the article in theStar, manded: “Did you put that in “I not only put it in, but 1 wrote it,” pliea Barry. “Then take this,” said Naegele, spitting four times in Barry's face. With his hand in his own hip pocket, Naegele then said: “Now fill your hand! Barry saia: “I have been warned you would try to kill me, you are armed and I am not.” tia Bystanders interfered and separated the men before any biows could Ih an interview quently Barry stated he had been warned Naegele would endeavor to provoke a quarrel ang upon the slightest provocation, shoot him, hav- ing witnesses near by who would testify that the shooting was justifiable. : Prize Fighter Held. SALT LAKE, Utah, August 5.—The case of Bob Thompson, the prize fighter, charged with the killing of Carter, ,has been re- sumed in Justice Wanger's court. The ar- gument was on motion to dismiss. At the conclusion of the argument, the court over- ruled the motion and held the prisoner for the district court, fixing the bail at $2,500. The case against the club and the referee of the fight will be taken up. i pe Shortened the Day’s Labor. CHICAGO, August 5.—As a result of the Pressure that has been brought to bear upon him by the labor congress, Governor Altgeld has issued a manifesto to the West Park board calling’ upon them to take some action on the matter of an eight- hour day for laborers. In pursuance of this idea the board passed resolutions de- claring in explicit terms tha: eight hours should constitute a day's labor in. the parks. —_>—_—_ Painters and Decorators. CHICAGO, August 5.—The Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators of America have adopted the revised report of the commit- tee on credentials and seated Delegate J. J. Loftus of Louisville: The other five dele- gates from the anti-Weller faction were not seated. The annual reports of the grand president and grand secretary and treas- urer were approved. The report of the firancial committee, which showed the finances of the organization to be in good condition, was also approved. _ ——.—_—_ A Western Professor Disappears. KANSAS CITY, Mo., August 5.—Prof. C. W. Winchell, who holds the chair of Greek in Park College, Parkville, Mo., has mys- terfously disappeared. He had been spend- his vafation in the east and the last po from him was a letter written from Cincinnati on his return trip a week ago, In it Wincheli stated he was afling. Since then nothing has been heard of him.