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LATE NEWS BY WIRE Convention of the Michigan Bepubli- cans at Grand Rapids. APPEAL MADE BY CHAIRMAN GORE | Charges of Fraud in the Alabama Election. —_——_+——_ TEXAS POPULISTS CONVENE Speelal Dispatch to The Evening Star. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., August 5.—The republican state convention was called to order at noon today by Chairman D. M. Ferry of the state central committee. The floor of the convention hail was oc- euplied by delegates only, and the galleries and platform were filled to overflowing with spectators. Hundreds were outside unable to gain admission. In the arrange- ments of sects the Wayne and Saginaw delegations occupied the front that each might have an equal show on booming {ts candidate, but in the galleries the Bliss forces had a three to one advantage, as the Machine has teen against Pingree and acted accordingly in distributing tickets. Victor M. Gore of Benton Harbor was in- troduced as temporary chairman. Chairman Gore said in part: “We are convened in a year fraught with irreconcilable political issues. It has gone forth the republicanism of Michigan is tinctured with heretical weakness and a spirit of cowardly compromise. It is ours to place the brand of utter condemnation upon this base perversion of our faith. ‘The country knows that the voice of Mich- igan is the voice of her republican plat- forms. We have the inspiration of a noble example. The St. Louis platform is the Most courageous, commanding, the most far-seeing political decument of recent years. It is American from skin to core, and there is no man so fit to carry it to its glorious triumph as the incomparable Mc- Kintey.” Mr. Gore commended in detail the nation- al platform and devoted the bulk of its address to an argument for the gold stand- ard principle as therein enunciated. He pointed to France as an example of the futility of endeavoring to maintain a stated ratio between gold and silver, and Said that Germany’s proud boast was that she never paid a creditor in silver who de- manded gold. The history of the attempt of legislation to set up its unaided fiat against the decrees of commerce was the history of impotence and uniform failure. The gold standard has been the most po- tent and persistent factor in the growth of dengland’s commerce. “In this age of expansion,” said the chairman, “the second best will not an- swer. By a natural evolution, gold sits as a queen of commerce. The deeply ground- ed preference of the business world for gold is superior to and independent of legisla- tion. It will survive the blizzard of free silver coinage. Such a violent act by this nation alone would not only intensify that preference, but would inevitably drive every gold dollar in the United States to seek winter quarters, there to remain so long as debased money was permitted to wreak its unspeakable havoc upon wages and savings, credit and contracts, trade and industry.” The usual committees were announced and the convention took a recess until 2 o'clock. The committee on resolutions will report unequivocally indorsing the St. Louis platform and urging all to forget factions and favorites and work in supporting the ticket. The report of the committee on creden- tials will probably stir up a hornet’s nest on the contested St. Clair county delega- tion, and there may be a long and bitter fight upon which delegation, Bliss and Pin- gree, shall have the seats. Then will come the nomination. The gubernatorial situation shows Pin- gree and Bliss far in the lead and both claiming everything. Neither will have enough to nominate, however, and in this O'Donnell, Aitken, Conant and Wheeler see hope for themselves, and they all de- clare that their respective delegations will stick to them to the finish, and each is confident of being taken up when Pingree and Bliss break. The Bliss campaign has been so bitterly antagonistic to the others that when the break comes Pingree will inevitably receive a large accession of strength, and as the convention opens the indications are that it will be Pingree or a dark horse, but that it will not be Bliss. POPULISTS CHARGE FRAUD. Statement of Secretary Baltzell of the Fusion Campaign Committee. BIRMINGHAM, Ala., August 5.—Frank Baltzell, secretary of the fusion campaign committee, has issued the following state- ment: “The election last Monday was character- ized by frauds more widespread than in any previous elections, and in the black belt, in defiance of law and contempt for the opposition, which the law required to be recognized by from three to ten repre- sentatives at every poll. In Montgomery. at the court house poll, an illiterate sus- pected his ticket was wrongly marked, showed it to a friend to decide, and the fact was developed that a Goodwyn ticket had been marked for Johnson. The tllit- erate was arrested end jailed for showing the ticket, and the marker, who was guilty of the crime, was not interrupted. In the black belt counties*the reports state that Dallas or some other black belt county will send up the usual majority, which means that whatever majority may be needed from these counties will be sent up next Saturday, when the vote shall be canvass- ed. “The populists are very much exasperated on account of wrongs practiced upon them, and will not support Bryan at the national election. They will put up an_ electoral ticket for Bryan and Watson. The demo- crats car take down their ticket, vote that ticket, or see one hundred thousand votes practically lost. “If this shall not be done, the populists will refuse to vote and let the silver demo- crats work out their destiny and repent of their meanness. Self respect, manhood and civil liberty are dearer to some people than feee silver or any other political issue. Hon. A. T. Goodwyn made a brilliant and effec- tive campaign, visiting nearly every coun- ty and speaking to the largest audiences ever accorded a speaker in this state. He has been elected by from sixteen to elgh- teen thousand majority in the white coun- ties, and received about forty thousand votes in the black belt, but these forty thousand votes are counted for Johnson, giving him a majority of about twenty-fiv thousand. FRANK BALTZELL, “Secretary Campaign Committee.” PENNSYLVANIA POPULISTS. It is Thought They Will Indorse an and Sewall. PITTSBURG, Pa., August 5.—The state convention of the people's party was called to order at 10 a.m. at Curry University Hall by State Chairman R. A. Thompson. The business before the convention was the selection of thirty-two presidential electors, the Indorsement of the St. Louis platform and the nomination of two candidates for Congressmen-at-large. Less than 100 dele- gates were present. There should have been 206, but the absentees were excused by reason of the fact that the railroad com- panies refused to give them excursion rates to and from the convention. Of those pres- ent it was easy to see the granger element predominated. Gray beards ornamented the faces of at least half of the delegates, and it was evident that many of the sun- browned visages belonged to tillers of the soil, who were taking a day from the farm. The body got down to business promptly by electing A. C. Hamm of Bradford tem- porary chairman. After the appointment of the various com- mittees, the convention adjourned until 1 o'clock this afternoon. County Chairman George G. Burrows said that he belizved the convention would in- dorse Bryan and Sewall and the populistic St. Louis platform. He thought plans fusion with the democrats would be. adopt. ed. A new state committee,. state chair- man, secretary, etc., will be chosen. c. A. Burrows of Etna and J. P. Crell, Bry- editor of the Easton Sunday Call, are tan- didates for the nomination of Congressmen- at-large, and W.K.-Priend of Sharpsburg is @ candidate for elector-at-large.- ; Cheers Given the Middle-of-the-Read len. GALVESTON, Tex., August 5.—Before the Populist state convention was called to erder this morning, Dormblast of Hill came into the hall with a banner bearing the words, “Middle of the read, St. Louis 108,” which was received with cheering. Chairman Ashby of the executive com- mittee said he was glad to know that the convention approved the action of the 103 and they would do as they had done in St. Louis if the grounds had to be gone over again. There are 1,000 delegates here, about 5 per cent of whom are colored. MONTANA REPUBLICANS SPLIT. Both Factions Will Support the Same State Ticket. BUTTE, Mont., August 5.—The republican corference did not adjourn until after midnight. It was agreed that the repub- lican state convention shall nominate can- didates for state officers, after which the silver republicans shall withdraw or or- garize a separate convention and nominate electors for Bryan and Sewall, while those remaining will nominate electcrs pledged to McKinley and Hobart. The convention will be held September 9 at Helena, six Gays after the democratic convention. SETTLED SATISFACTORILY. The Fight of the Virginia Republi- can Factions. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. RICHMOND, Ve., August 5.—Judge Wad- dill said today to The Star correspondent that the action of the republican executive committee at New York in adding addi- tional names to the campaign committee would tend to bring good results. “But,” he said, “it is unfortunate that a@ necessity should have erisen for the ap- pointment of such a committee, but it was the only course left open by the conduct of Colonel Lamb, with his proxies, at the recent state committee meeting in Norfolk, through which he attempted by revolution- ary means to organize for the campaign by ignoring all the party friends of Gov- ernor McKinley who had been most active and effective in securing him a delegation from Virginia against the machinations of the machine. He said: “Under this committae, with the national cormmittee, Scott having the de- ciding vote, the party has been ilfted from the slough of despond.” The executive members of the national committee devoted about three hours yes- terday afternoon to the Virginia factional trouble, and at the close announced that the difficulties had been satisfactorily ad- justed. There were present John S. Wise, Col. William Lamb, Col. Brady of Peters- burg and Messrs. Hanna, Clayton, Scott, ana Osborne of the committee. Col. Lamb regarded the action of the ni tional committee in appointing an advis- ory committee to assist him in the manage- ment of the campaign as an infringement on his prerogatives, and something calcu- lated to rob him of his hold on the state machinery. This advisory committee, as originally appointed, consisted of five members. To satisfy Col. Lamb, he was authorized to name three additional members. This was all that Col. Lamb desired, it was said, end so the trouble was ended satisfactorily. Under the rules of the party a chairman of the republican state committee is to be ckosen in October. Lamb aspires to the place, while Brady and ex-Congressman Bowden think that he ovght not to have it. It was agreed last week that they would submit to the ruling of the eastern branch of the national headquarters about the state leadership. ———.__ ESCAPED FROM CUBA. Return of Miss Charles Eventfal Trip. NEW YORK, August 5.—Miss Cecilia Charles arrived today on the steamer Washington from Havana, whence she es- caped with some difficulty, as the authori- tles desired to detain her. Miss Charles is somewhat known as a writer on Spanish- American topics and an ardent sympathiz- er with the Cuban insurgents. She went to Havana about two months ago with the object of studying the situation in the western part of the island. She carried iet- ters of introduction to some of the best families in Cuba and says she had a most cordial reception and was treated with great courtesy. After spending two weeks in Havana she took a trip to the country to see the fa- mous trocha, erected to check the move- ments of the insurgents, where she met Gen. Zayas, who had just been reported kilie®, and with whom she had e very in- teresting interview. On her return to the city (Havana) Miss Charles spent a day in the Cabanas prison. There she visited the Competitor prisoners and encountered va- rious interesting experiences. As a result of her activity the authorities became sus- picious and an order was issued for her de- tention as an emissary of the revolutionary party in the United States. Miss Charles succeeded in evading the order of arrest by escaping from the rear of a house in the suburbs of Havana, walking many miles in a blazing sun without food or drink for twenty-four hours, not having had time to even change her clothing when she sailed. After an a BACK FROM EUROPE. Return From Abroad of Many Well- Known Persons. NEW YORK, August 5.—Among the pas- sergers on the steamer Werra, from Genoa, were J. J. Barclay, United States corsul general to Tangiers, and Julien Bar- clay, vice consul; Miss Aleide Captaine, E. Burton Holmes of Chicago, and Captain Percival Scriven of Rome. Among the passengers arriving on the steamer Teutonic from Liverpool and Queenstown were Mrs. Oliver Ames, Dr. Russell Bellamy, Representative R. R. Hitt, Lieutenant Chaghin, Jay Cooke, jr., Colonel Crocker, H. H. Flagler, Gilbert Francklyn, Commodore Elbridge T. Gerry and family, Eugene Hale, jr., Colonel John Hay, Reginald Jaffray, Mrs. Maturin Liv- ingston, Marquis and Marquise De Viti De Marco, W. Rogers Morgan, jr., Mrs. W. & Roebling, Count Sierstorpff and W. A. Warburton. ee MIGHT ABDICATE. The Latest Ramor Regarding King George of Greece. LONDON, August 5.—A dispatch to a news agency from Berlin was printed here this afternoon, saying that it was stated that the various European courts have re- celved letters from the royal family of Greece saying that King George may abdicate in favor of the crown prince, the Duke of Sparta, if Greece is compelled by the powers to desist “from her aspirations to make the Island of Crete a part of the Grecian dominion: treated here as being ‘The statement an idle rumor. ——— Christian Brothers Recaptured. WICHITA,Kan.,August 5.—The two Chris- tian brothers, the bandits, who escaped from jail at Oklahoma City nearly a year ago, where they were corfired on a charge of murder, and wro murdered an officer in effecting their escape, were recaptured last night near Loco, in the territory, by two deputy United States marshals, who were trailing them as the result of a recent rob- bery. The marshals came upon the bandits urawares, covered them with Winchesters and the Christians surrendered without re- sistance. . ———_ Mr. Abbey Sued for Diverce. NEW YORK, August 5.—Papers in a suit for separation have been served on Henry E. Abbey, the well-known theatrical man- ager, by his wife, Florence E. Abbey, al- leging cruelty and abandonment. Mrs. Ab- bey, who in former years was well known on the stege as Florence Gerard, was mar- ried to Mr. Abbey ‘n Boston four years ago. Sars. Abbey says her husband has been addicted to drink, and that on several oc- casions he has struck and abused-her. In 1892, when at the Savoy Hotel, in London, she found him intoxicated, and on taking him home, he struck her. Both her eyes were blacked and her arms were THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 1896—-TEN ‘PAGES FARR DISREGARDED SIGNALS, Purport of All the Evidence om the 5 Atlanti: jc City Disaster. ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., August 5.—In- terest is perceptibly waning in the story of last Thursday night’s meadow disaster, and there was a notable decrease in the attendance when today’s session of the coroner’s inquest began. Almost a week has passed since the fearful crash and the original theory that Engineer Edward Farr of the Reading “‘flyer’”_was responsible for the deaths of forty-four persons still holds gocd. There have been indications of shifting of the blame either to the West Jersey engineer, John Greiner, or the night towerman, Hauscr, who is under bail, but nothing more than inference has been directed against them. The fact remains undisputed, apart from other considera- tiors, that Farr disregarded his signals until too late to avert the catastrophe, or on made no attempt whatever to stop his rain. Most of the important witnesses have row been heard, and there is a hope that the inquiry will end with today’s session. An effort was made last night to secure a deposition from John 8. Kelly, the West Jersey conductor who is lying at the sani- tarlum. A stenographer, accompanted by the lawyers and jurors, went to the hos- pital, but the physicians there refused to permit them to question Kelly for three reasons. First, because any reference to the accident agitated him; secondly, be- cause he was unde~ the influence of mor- phine and could not talk clearly, and, thirdly, because he dces not know anything about the accident. The attempt was abandoned. W. P. Bushnell of Germantown was the first. witness today. He was a passenger on the Reading train. His first intimation of danger was given by three blasts of the whistle of his train. He looked out and saw Hauser on the tower frantically wav- ing his hands. Witness thought at the time that the tower was at the thorough- fare drawbridge,which he feared was open. He began to look for his own safety and left his seat. Almost immediately he felt the applica- tion of brakes, and simultaneously, he thought, came the crash. William B. Purdiek, another Philadelphia passenger on the Reading “‘flyer,” did not feel any movement of the brakes being ap- plied. It rather seemed to him that more Ppewer was put on when the danger signals were reached. Howard Cloud, West Jersey telegraph operator in this city, received the first re- port of the crash, and went to the scene. ‘What he saw has been already many times told. John Sweitzer, the Reading baggage agent at Camden, said he felt the brakes put on. Just before the crash, Baggage Master Thorne, who was killed, looked out of the window and made an expression of indignation against somebody. He prefer- Tred not to repeat Thorne’s words, and did not know against whom they were directed. A number of witnesses were here called, but none answered, and at 10:40 o'clock a recess was taken until 2 o'clock. During the interval the jury went out to the tower to inspect the working of the levers. It was firally decided to hold no after- noon session, because of the absence of necessary witnesses. An adjournment was taken until 2 o'clock tomorrow. Rumors were afloat this afternoon of newly discovered evidence, learned on the jury’s visit to the signal tower during the recess. Foreman Evans confirmed the rumor, but declined to state what the evi- dence consisted of. He said it would come out in the inquest at the proper time. ———— TOTAL ABSTAINERS MEET. Twenty-Sixth Annual Convention of the Union. ST. LOUIS, Mo., August 5.—The twenty- sixth annual convention of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union met at the audi- torium this morning. After assembling the delegates marched to St. John’s Church, where Archbishop Elder of Cincinnatt, in the absence of Archbishop Kain, celebrated Pontifical high mass. In the afternoon the delegates will parade, and will be reviewed by the officers of the Catholic Total Absti- nence Union of America. Delegates have already arrived in large numbers from all parts of the country. ‘The auditorium in which the convention will be held has been beautifully decorated in honor of the occasion. ————— NO TROUBLE AT CLEVELAND. Military Pickets on the Street Corners Preserve Order. CLEVELAND, Ohio, August 5.—There was no trouble at the Brown Hoisting Works this morning when the non-unioa men went to work. About the usual num- ber of men reported for duty. The feeling of uneasiness continues throughout the entire city, which is now practically under martial law. At nearly every street corner for several miles distant from the Brown works militia pickets are stationed, and march back and forth’ on their beats with muskets over their shoulders. It was stated at the St. Clair Street Hospital this morning that Prinz, the man who was shot by an unknown ron-unionist during a riot a few days ago, cannot live but a day or two at the longest. ——-——_ GOLD LACE AND PLUMES. National Cantonment of the Patri- archs Militant Begins. BUFFALO, N. Y., August 5.—The na- tional cantonment of the army of Patri- archs Militant of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows began in this city today, and will continue three days. The gold-laced uniforms and purple plumes of 2,500 Patri- archs may be seen on the streets today, while it is said that the total number of visiting Odd Fellows in town is in excess of 5,000. All morning the streets echoed with the martial strains and cadenced footfalls of cantons, accompanied by bands and escorted by the local comitteemen. Commander-in-Chief John W. Stebbins of Rochester, and Gen. W. H. Crocker of Chicago, with their respective staffs, were among the more distinguished arrivals to- day. The parade will be the chief fcature of the day’s program, and will take place about 4 p.m. Se Killed in = Boys’ Quarrel. LITTLE ROCK, Ark., August 5.—News of a bloody fight among a crowd of school boys at Buckville, in Montgomery county, reached here this morning. Robert Chew and Beauregard Pool became involved in a rough-and-tumble fight and friends of both the belligerents joined in the fray. Pocket knives were used and several boys were dangerously wounded. Pool was stabbed in the breast several times and died of his wounds. Chew escaped and is as yet at large. eee Fill Doolin Surrounded. GUTHRIE, Okla., August 5.—Bill Doolin, the outlaw who escaped from the United States jail in this city four weeks ago, was surrounded by deputy marshals at We- woka last night. A desperate fight took piace, and during ths fusillade of shots Doolin escaped- Deputies T. M. Gregor and Horaze Reynolds were killed. =e Gen. Weyler Makes a Change. HAVANA, August 5.—General Ochando, chief cf the general staff, has ceased to hold that position. He will probably be succeeded by General Luque. Col. Jose Moncada. will take charge of the office cf the chief of the general staff pend- ing the appointment of Gen. Ochandos’ suc- ceesor. Seg Sold by the Sherif. SOUTH BEND, Ind., August 5.—The property of the South Bend- Cement Com- pany has been sold by the sheriff. The purchasers were George A. Jenks of Penn- sylvania and John E. Dubois of Chicago. They recently foreclosed to satisfy a claim of the former for over $13,000, and of the latter for over $12,100. B. F. Shively, Jenks’ son-in-law, and the nominee of the Indiana democrats for governor, is presi- dent of the company. Se Lucy Parsons’ Home Burned. CHICAGO, IiL, August 5.—The home of Lucy Parsons, widow of Albert R. Parsons, the anarchist who was executed, at Avon- dale, was destroyed by fire today. Mrs. Parsons lighted a gasoline stove in the ns kitchen went to the basement. When she returned the room was in a blase, SWIMMING TOU AR Au eee for the annual fourna- ment at the pleted, and ey, ing beach have been com- hing ts now ready for the races. The evénts this year promise to be. more interesting\ghan ever, and are calcu- lated to draw a‘large crowd. Additional seats on the high'bank have been provided for the accommodation of the visitors, but these are not sufficient to seat the audience that is expected at the aquatic carnival. Superintendent W. X. Stevens has worked hard for the success of the tournament, and done all in his power to encourage the patrons of the béach to enter, and the re- sult 1s that a crowd of as good swimmers and double the number are expected. The entries will close this evening, with the closing of the beach for the. day, but already @ large number of entries have been filed, and double the number is expected. The entrance fee of twenty-five cents has been placed at that low figure in order to give eve @ one a chance for the prizes offered. Aiuong the entrants are Edward Sizer of 1362 C street southwest, who won the fifty- yards race for boys under sixteen years last year, and who tries for the 100-yards swim and the long distance swim under water tomorrow. W. B. Hudson of 1124 18th street northwest is another entrant. Last year he won the medal for fancy div- ing, and was second in the under-water swim. He enters in the all-around contest this year. Warren V. Reed of 8th and D streets, who won the second modal in the 1894 race, and K. H. Gibson of 2104 Ward place, who won the second medal in 1803, have both entered in the 100-yards swim. The officials of the meet are ag follows: W. X. Stevens, starter; Messrs. Sam. W. Steinmetz of the. Columbia Athjetic Club, George P. Carter of the Columbia Athletic Club and Ballard N. Morris of the patent office examiners, judges. These last three Will also be the timers in the distance races, The regular order of events, with en- trants and prizes, is as follows: Plain diving—Prizes, gold medal for first, silver medal for second. Bntrants—Gustave Harrison of Soldicrs’ Home and Arthur McNamee of 908 Q street northwest. Fancy diving—Prizes, first, gold medal, donated by W. X. Stevens; second, silver medal, donated by Boston Variety Store. Entrants—D. O’Connor of 512 12th street northwest. Long distance swim under water—Prizes, first, gold medal, donated by R. Harris & Co.; second, silver medal, donated by the Bon Marche. Entrants—Edward Sizer of 1362 C street southwest; Dennis O'Connor of 512 12th street northwest, Gustave Har- Tison, Soldiers’ Home, and Kingston R. Wilson of 415 B street southeast. Fifty-vard race for boys under sixteen years—Prizes, first, gold medal; second, sil- Yer medal, both presented by the Family Shoe Store. Entrants—George Chase of 936 26th street, Richard Berry of 9058 U street, Matthew H. Amiss of 2026 P street, R. E. Bresnan of 229 14th street southwest and Richard Dean of 1800 F street. Ore hundred yards race, open to all. Prizes. first, golé:medal, donated by John R. Major; second, silver medal, presented by E. F. Droop & Sons. Entrants, J. T. Taylor of Pittsburg, Pa.; Edward Sizer of 1362 C street, Dennis O'Connor of 512 12th street, Warren V;-Reed of 9th and D streets, T. Claes of 636 A street south- east, H. K. Gi@foft of 2104 Ward place. Prize winners’ all-around contest—Prize, gold medal. HAtt¥nts, W. B. Hudson of 1124 13th street, aid F. D. Simonds of 817 East Capitol street, Though a woman race was provided for there have been n& entries for the same, and the race had Bean declared off. Supt. Stevens has been ahxious for several years past to have }.a race, but the female Patrons of the plate do not care to seek the notoriety which would arise from such @ race. The beach will be open as usual tomorrow, up to; 4%15 o'clock in the after- noon, when all bathers will be ordered out of the watetfand the bath house in- closure, this spadg being. reserved for the ofiicials and .theWpr.ss. Fifteen minutes later the aqu’ val will begin, and last until near 6*9'@iSck. — DIED FROM. HIS INJURIES. Mysterfous Circumstances Surround- ing the Accident to Fred. Butler. A middle-aged colored man by the name of Fred Butler, a blacksmith by trade, died at the Emergency Hospital at an early hour this morning as the result of a frac- tured skull. The circumstances of the accl- dent, if such it was, that resulted in his death are shrouded in mystery. Butler was brought to the hospital yes- terday morning in an unconscious condi- tion. He was picked up late Monday night on the railroad tracks back of Jackson City. He was placed on the floor of a blacksmith shop near that famous village and left there unattended until he was brought to the hospital. An examination by the physicians at the Emergency show- ed that he was suffering from a depressed fracture of the skal From the time of his arrival there was no hope of saving his life, but he lingered along, without recover- ing consciousness, until he died this morn- ing. Whether he was injured by being struck by a passing train or in a Jackson City brawl is not known. Dr. Hammett, the coroner, was notified of the death, and at first’ thought that he would hold an inquest, but when he learned how the man was injured he decided it was a case for the Virginia authorities. Word was also sent to police headquarters and the police authorities across the river have been informed of the occurrence. —_—~—__. THIS IS A RECORD SEEKER. The Thermometer Today Climbs Up Near the Year's Limit. This 1s one of the hot days of the year, one of the real hot days that even the weather experts will admit to be unpleas- antly warm. The’ official maximum regis- tered at 2 o'clock was 94 degrees, and the chances were favorable for that being ex- ceeded during the afternoon. Thus far this year, so'the weather bureau informed The Star by telephone at 2:30 o'clock, there has been but one day with a higher record than 94 degrees Fahrenheit, and that oc- curred in July. Inasmuch as the hottest part of the day comes at about 4 o'clock it is altogether probable that this record will be exceeded shortly after The Star has gone to prees. Not only this, but there is no feal relief promised by the bureau. The hot weather conditions prevail throughout the Atlantic states’ and the country to the west, from which the local climate is fed, and the out- look {s favorable for a continuation of this sort of thing ¥or“Several days. It looks now as thought August would fully sustain its reputation 9% ahot month. —tt>—_——_— Gone to Newport. Secretary Herbert, who returned this morning from Alabama, boarded the Dol- phin at Alexan#ri;‘and, with Miss Herbert and his'son Hffary, ‘sailed at once for New- port. He is don fér a speech there on the occasion of thé/bperfing of the War College, and is booked té'saif from New York on the 12th, on the St. Loufs, for a brief vacation in Europe. ot aC 1+ #0 Dr. Toner'S Will Not Yet Filed. It was stated, At Phe City Hall this after noon that the ate Br. Joseph M. Toner left @ will naming @re\Justice Morris of the Court of Appeals a& his’ executor. It was also stated that the will will not be filed until the return tb thé city of Judge Mor- ris, who is expected home next month. SS Mrs. Wilson Wants a Divorce. -Augusta E. Wilson- today, through At- torneys Lambert & Lambert, petitioned for divorce from Posey 8. Wilson, said to be an official in the internal revenue service. ‘The parties were married here February 14, 1888, and Mrs. Wilson charges her hus- band with Jnfidelity. The papers in the ease were withheld from publication. oS Robert Fraser’s Death. NEW YORK, Avigust 5—Robert’ Fraser, an actor and the author of several plays, died today. He was stricken with apoplexy Saturday. RNAMENT | THE FIREMEN’S FUND. Commissioners: Acknowledge Contri- butions Received. A letter has been received at the office of ‘The Evening Star addressed to Mr. Frank B. Noyes, treasurer of The Evening Star Newspaper Company, from Mr. John W. Rosas, president of the board of Commis- sioners of the District, in acknowledgment of the check sent by The Star a few days ago to the Commissioners as an addition to the fund for the benefit of the firemen who lost their lives the 19th of May in the fire in the commission hovses on Louisiana avenye. The check was for $2,316.09, part of which was raised by the Marine Band concert given at Allen’s Grand Opera House, and the remainder secured through subscriptions sent to The Star office. Mr. Ross says that the Commissioners “have transferred the check to the chief of the fire department, under whose direction it will be distributed, and, on behalf of the beneficiaries, tender their thanks to The Evening Star and all others who, by their humane efforts and liberality, contributed to the fund.” eee THE DISTRICT HEALTH. The Death Rate Continued on an Im- proving Scale. ‘The death rete of the city continued on an improving scale during the past week. The deaths reported at the health depart- ment numbered 134, as compared with 142 in the week previous, and with 161 in the week before that. The death rate fell ac- cordingly from 26.29 to 24.87. The mortal- ity from diarrhoeal complaints declined from 84 to 94, and that among children un- der five years of age fell from 68 to 59. Of the contagious and infectious diseases there was no death from diphtheria, scarlet fever, measles nor typhoid fever reported, while two deaths from whooping cough oc- curred. Of diphtherla three new cases were reported, five houses were released from quarantine and ten remained in isola- tion. Of scarlet fever two new cases were reported, five premises were left in quaran- tine, while no warning cards were removed. ‘The meteorological conditions prevailing during the week varied but slightly from those of the preceding week. The mean temperature stood at 78 degrees; barometer, 20.92, and mean relative humidity, 79. The lowest temperature, 60 degrees, on the Ist, and highest, 94 degrees, on the 27th. Se COLORED WHEELMEN. A Call for Them to Meet and Organise for a Parade. A call has been made of all of the colored cyclists of the District for tomorrow even- ing at 7:30 o'clock for the purpose of form- ing an organizetion similar to the United Wheelmen for the protection of the colored riders. The meeting will be held at the colered Young Men’s Christian Association building on 1ith street between Q and R streets, and a good representation of col- ored riders of both sexes is expected. Sev- eral clubs have promised to be present, and the projectors of the plan, of which Mr. Samuel E. Lacey of the office of the re- corder of deeds ts the leader, hope to as ccmplish an organization. At the meet- ing there is a probability of other busi- ness being transacted. One of the most important is the matter of the colored bicycle parade, which it is proposed to hold the fore part of next month, and of which mention was made in The Star several weeks ago. Three of the most prominent colored clubs of the city have taken hold of the matter and are pushing it forward. The meeting is ex- pected to unite certain warring factions ‘and establish peace and harmony for the good of the colored riders in general. Further plans are behind the meeting, and once a Iccal organization is formed the idea is to branch off and form a na- tional organization. A call has been is- sued for colored riders all over the country to meet Monday, August 24, to form a national organization similar to the L. A. W. The Hannibal Athletic Club of 711 G street is behind the scheme. Already colored national organization known as the American Union Cyclists has been formed out west, the first convention of the new league to be held in Pittsburg, Pa., on August 26, to be followed by a one-day race meet. It is calculated to unite the two organizations and make one strong national association. ————_— For Sale and Partition. For the sale and partition of part of lot 4, square 393, Lillian J. Wardwell today filed a Dill in equity against Davis Clifford Rearden and others. The property is of the estate of the late Wm. H. Rearden. Attorney E. H. Thomas represents the com- plainant. —_—._—_ Sent Back to New York. Henry Tieber, a German thirty-nine years old, drifted into police headquarters today hecause he had no other place to go. What he wanted he did not know, al- though he was willing to accept a situation in a brick yard, while at the same time he says he is not able to perform hard man- ual labor. His story was that while work- ing for a New York firm he was seriously injured, and he afterward got a judgment against the firm for $20,000. But he says his lawyers never gave him any of the money, and he was told that he could force a payment if he came here. Sani- tary Officer Frank heard his complaint and sent him back to New York. ——.__ Lieut. Com. Colwell Acquitted. ‘The Navy Department has approved the preceedings and findings of the court-mar- tial which investigated the charges made against Lieutenant Commander Colwell of the ram Katahdin, by a disgruntled ma- cbinist, and the record of honorable ac- quittal stands without change. The charges were to the effect that the officer treated the men harshly and with needless severity, but the court found that there was abso- lutely no warrant for the charges. —_—_—_——_—__-e+__ Army Orders. Lieut. John P. Wisser, ist Artillery, now on detached service at Fort Monroe, Va., has been ordered to accompany his battery on its practice march from Fort Hamilton to Peekskill, N. Y., and remain on tem- porary duty with it during its summer en- campment at that place and elsewhere in that state, and on the conclusion thereof he will rejoin his proper station. By diyection of the President, Lieut. Charles A. Curtis has been relieved from further duty at the Howe Military School, L:ma, Ind. He is relieved at his own re- quest. Lieut. Wm. H. Hart, 7th Cavalry, has been granted leave of absence for twenty- one days. Lieut. Harry E. Wilkins has been trans- ferred from the 6th Infantry to the 2d In- fantry, Company F, and Lieut. Harry R. Lee has been transferred from the 2d In- fantry to the 6th Infantry, Company D. e+ A Bookmrker's Afiiction. SAN FRANCISCO, Cal., August 5.—John Humphreys, the well-known bookmaker, has shown signs of aberration of intellect and is at present under treatment at the German Hospital. Humphreys’ mania made its appearance in a mild form about a week ago and since that time he has been kept under surveillance by his friends. pane Cee Mother and Son Die the Same Day. NEWBURGH, N. Y., August 5.—Jas L. Ross of the music firm of Eastman & Rot died of typhoid fever this morning at St. Luke’s Hospital in this city. His mother, Mrs. Wililam Ross, died of the same dis- evze fifteen minutes later at her home. Miss Mary E. Ross, sister of Jemes, died of typhoid fever six weeks ago at the home of the family. . —— Ailsa Had a Walkover. COWES, Isle of Wight, August 5.—The race today for the Royal Yacht Squadron prize of £100 was a failure. Caress, Satani- ta, Meteor, Ailsa and Britannia started, but Britannia, Satanita and Caress went on the wrong side of the mark boat and had to give up the contest. Then Meteor's bowsprit was carried away. and she retired. Ailsa sailed the course alone. There were nine starters in the race for the emperor's cup, presented by the Em- peror of Germany, for all schooners and yawls of 40 tons, Thames’ measurement, and upward, built in Europe and belonging to any recognized European yacht club, all to be. bona fide cruisers and not for yachts which generally race in handicap races, Old Queen's course, three vessels of each won, F ARRESTED IN NEW YORK. James Phillips of This City Charged ‘With-Fersery. James Phillips, @ son of Judge Samuel F. Phillips, who was solicitor general under the .administrations of. Presidents Grant, Hayes, Garfield ai@~Arthur, was arrested in New York yesterday by Detective J. M. Fuller on the charge of having forged the name of Rev. Dr, J. R. Paxton to a number of checks drawn on the Fifth Avenue Bank of New York -Young Phillips, who is twenty-seven years of age, graduated from the Emerson Institute in this clty several years ago, and afterward studied law with bis father and became quite a favorite in society. He displayed after a while, however, quite @ penchant for a fast life, and soon be- came a regular frequenter of the Tooms and race tracks in this vicinity, and noted as a spendthrift. His father became aware of his son’s course shortly after he had taken it up, and did everything in his Power to cause him to break off his asso- clations and give up his habits, but to no avail. Young Phillips went to New York, and, about two months ago, called on As- sistant District Attorney George Gordon Battle, to whom he introduced himself, and from whom he requested the loan of enough money to pay his fare to Washington. Mr. Battle, who was well acquainted with Judge Philips’ family, gave him $10, and heard nothing more of him until he was brought before him yesterday for indict- ent. On July 30 he went to the office of George W. Burleigh, a lawyer of No. 11 William street, and presented a check for $00 drawn to his own order on the Fifth Avenue Bank, signed with the name of Rev. John R. Paxton and certified to by Frank Dean, cashier of the Fifth Avenue Bank. Dr. Paxton was formerly the pastor of the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in this city, and is now residing at Hemp- stead, Long Island. It is stated that young Phillips, who had known Dr. Paxton while he was in this city, had procured a loan from him, which the minister gave him in the shape of a check, and that Phillips thus became familiar with his signature and his characteristics in drawing a check. Mr. Burleigh, who had been a student here at the Emerson Insti- tute with Phillips, and knew him slightly, saw that the certification was irregular, and told Phillips to call next day, when he would cash the check for him. Phillips left the office, but did not return, and Mr. Bur- leigh, upon presenting the check to the Fifth Avenue Bank, learned that it was a forgery. The bank informed the Fuller de- tective bureau, and Mr. Fuller himself took up the case. Monday last Phillips presented another check, drawn like the first, except that it was for $55, to J. A. Kerr, manager for Le Doux & Co., chemists, at No. 9 Cliff street, New York. ‘Phillips received $5 on account, and was told to call yesterday for the bal- ance. In the meantime Mr. Kerr sent the check to the Fifth Avenue Bank, where it was al- 80 pronounced a forgery. At the hour ap- pointed for Phillips to come to LeDoux’s office Detective Fuller was on hand, and when Phillips appeared he was arrested. He confessed the forgeries and seemed in- different to what he had done until told that his father would be sent for. Then he broke down and wept and begged that his father should not be informed of the mat- ter. The detectives said that Phillips had forged at least two other checks, in addi- tion to those Indicated. Immediately after his arrest yesterday Phillips was taken be- fore Assistant District Attorney Battle, ard, after the appearance against him of Messrs. Dean, Burleigh & Kerr, he was in- dicted for forgery, and held in $1,000 bail. He was committed to the tombs. See es THREE TO ONE ON McKINLEY. An Ohio Man Patting Up $1,500 Against $500 in New York. From the New York Tribune. An Ohio politician who had been in con- ference with the republican managers at the national headquarters, yesterday hap- pened afterward to drop into the Hoffman House, where he met a strenuous supporter of silver coinage who “hangs out” at that hostelry, named “Markie” Mayer. Owing to his iiiliputian build Mr. Mayer is known in the Tenderloin as “Little Markie.” A political Giscussion broke out between the latter and the man from Major McKinley's state, which resulted in a bet on the presi- dential result. “T'll_bet you $1,500 that McKinley is the next President of the United Statec?” said the Ohio man. “What odds will you give me?” asked Mayer. “Two to one if you dare?” was the reply of the buckeye politician. “Won't you say three to one?” Yes,” answered the Ohioan, as quick 28 a flash. “Make it three to one. An: thing to get a bet out of you,” and produced a big roll of bills. Mayer scurried around and got $500, which he staked against the Ohio man’s $1,500. The latter offered to rep=at the bet in larger or smaller amounts, at the same cdds, with Mayer or any of the bystanders, but he found no takers. ————— The New York Has Foggy Weather. SOUTHAMPTON, August 5.—The Ameri- can Mne steamship New York, which left New York July 29 for this port, arrived at 3:30 this afternoon, and reported having experienced very foggy weather. The New York did not see anything of the North Ger- man-Lloyd steamer Spree, due here last evening. The latter has on board about 215 saloon passengers, a number of steer- age passengers and a crew of about 300 men. NEW YORK, August 5.—Inquiries made at the office in this city of the North Ger- man-Lloyd Company show that no anxiety is felt here regarding the safety of the Spree. She was hardly due, it is stated, at Southampton last evening, and it is claimed that the fact that the New York of the American line, which arrived there this afternoon, reports having experienced foggy weather, indicates that fogs may be the cause of the delay in the arrival of the Spree at Southampton. Prior to sailing for South- ampton and Bremen last week the Spree was thoroughly examined, and was found to be in perfect condition. ——__ Harvard Man Goes to Princet: PRINCETON, N. J., August 5.—Edgar G. Holt, who played right guard on the Har- vard foot bail eleven last season, has de- cided to come to Princeton in the fall. He will be a candidate for Princeton eleven when college opens. Holt is also a valuable acquisition to the track athletic team. Bees National Party in Pennsylvania. HARRISBURG, Pa., August 5.—The na- ticval party, composed of free silverite prohibitionists, is holding its first state con- vention here today. The morning ses- sion was given up almost entirely to the discussion of a proposition to fuse with Washirgton county free silverltes. Tnere is a strong sentiment among the delegates against fusioa with any party this year. Presidential’ -lectors and candidates for Ccngress-at-large will te nominated this afternoon. ———— Baltimore Markets. BALTIMORE, Md.. August 5.—Flour dull, un- changed—receipts, 30,437 barrels 15,385 barre! 0 barrels. W spot and month,618{261%; September, 62%a6 teamer No. 2 red, 57%4257%—receipts, 127,653 bushels: ex- ports, 47,543 bushels; stock, 1,273,987 bushels; sales, 102,000 bushels—southern wheat by sample, Gass Corn firm on grade, O0a63. ry = 2% month, 20%a29%; September, 20 + 74.408 bushels; exports, 34,486 bushels stock, 352,674 bushels; ‘sales, 4,000 bushels—south ern white and yellow corn,’ 31. Oats firm, demand—N>, 2 white ‘western, 2930; rece! woe, 34%4a35; western, 35a35%— receipts, bushels: exports, 8,457 bushels; stock, 26,502 bushels. Hay timothy, $16a$16.50. Grain frei |. Sugar xtrong, un- utter steady, unct a. x ‘Cheese changed. hanged. Eggs weak, “he . Ly pha . Whisky - =< ee unchanged. sky un- ee Grain and Cotton Market. Furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co., 1421 F street, members New York stock exchange, correspondents Messrs. Ladenburg, Thal- mann & Co., New York. High. Low. Close. Wheat—Sept. Sat = é ae 61! O%-% COYB Cora—Sept. 0.7 Dig Be Bi, Dec. 305" 2% BO Oats—Sept. . i 18! 18-% 18% Dee. io i 2 pt - 1. ce 63 6.1 + 135 755 7.20 7.35 3.45 347 3.45 s 3.80 890 3.30 82 355 3.60 3.55 370 377 35 COTTON, ry High. Low. Close. Te te fis fs Eis 755 Tie T52 728 7.50 «7.18 7.54 FINANCE AND TRADE an Advanoe.at Home. ATTENTION T0 THE CHICAGO FAILURE Volume of Business Was Small and Confined to the Room. GENERAL MARKET REPORTS Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. NEW YORK, August 5.—Higher prices in London encouraged a moderate recovery in the local stock market this morning, but the character of the trading was unim- Proved. The volume of business was small and confined principally to the room. A revival of rumors relative to a consoli- dation of the elevated and surface roads resulted in a partial covering of the short interest in Manhattan. These rumors have been frequently resorted to in the past for similar purposes, but the absence of a legiti- mate basis invariably develops before any material advance has heen recorded. An advance of 1-8 per cent in refined sugars resulted in an advance of 1 per cent in the stock of the American Refining Company. The buying of this property of late has been slightly better than the sell- ing, although no unusual significance should be attached to the present action of the stock. Genera! market conditions do not warrant an extensive campaign at this time in any of the high-priced industrials. Further com- plications in the political situation are al- most certain to increase the hardships of the borrower on collaterals of this charac- ter. The purchase of the next dividend on one thousand shares of Burlington at 7-8 of 1 per cent was announced during the morn- ing, but confidence in the payment of the full rate was not indicated in the actian of the stock. The general railroad ist was Steady, at fractional advances, throughout the day, the absence of new developments preventing any marked activity In either direction. Politics are being carefully watched for significant phases, the specu- lative community having concluded that the presidential campaign must be included as a factor in all undertakings. The news from Chicago relative to the Moore failure was intended to be reassur- ing in character, but cannot be said to have been wholly successful in this partic- ular. The impression is gaining ground that financial injury has teen done to many institutions and individuals connect- ed with the reckless speculation in the shares of the two industrial enterprises di- rectly concerned in this jure. The prompt action of the business com- munity in providing a means for tiding over immediate difficulties may prevent the present discovery of the weak spots, but eventually they must work toward the surface. Everything possible to be done is being done, and there is every assurance that the loss will be kept within the small- est possible limits. Chicago advices will not cease to attract attention for several days to come, how- ever, as there are undoubtedly certain par- ticulars yet to be disclosed. A reduction of one-half per cent in the rates for foreign excharge was the most significant, as well as the most encourag- ing, development in that market. The vol- ume of exchange business continues to be restricted and no urgent demand is report- ed. Prices rallied moderately on the an- nouncement of the reduction in postal rates, fractional gains being recorded in all departments. The absence of large inter- ests from the ranks of the active partici- pants has materially detracted from the significance of daily fluctuations. ‘The belief continues to prevail that a dull and professional market will continue in- definitely. There are few arguments favoring appre- ciation of prices, and few opportunities for depreciation since the organization of the banking interests, except where decreased earnings are a factor. —— FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. The following are the opening,the highest and the lowest and the closing prices of the New York stock market today, as reported by Corton & Macartney, members New York stock exchange. Correspondents, Messrs. Moore & Schley, No. 80 Broadway. er Hd a” ST BI 0 American Sugar. cn ¢& Ohio. C. C. C. & 8t. Louis Lhicago, B&Q. cago & N we Chicago Gas. C.M. & St. CM, & St. Chic: Consoli Paui Paal, Pf Del., Lack. & W 5 Delaware & Hudson. . 4 Den. & RioGrande, Pfa. “40g “oy “Soy “G0 Dis. & Cattle Feeding... 10% 10% 10M 10 rie fe Ra ae Oh BN e8ig “88: Mitnois Central. 222200... We pred Laclide Gas. IK “1bY “iby “iB Lake Shore. 140° «(140° 140” 140 Louisville & Nashville ax 4% & L. Erie. & L. Erie,Prd. bash, Wheeling Wheett Washington Stock Exchange. Sales—regular call—12 o'clock m.—Mergenthaler Linotype, 10 at 118. 4s, registered, 106'4 106% bid, 100% Government g bid, 107% asked. U.S. 4s, coupon, asked. “U.S. 4s, 1905, 112% bid, 113% asked~ U.S. 5s, 110 bid, 111 asked. Discrict of Columbia Bonds.—20-rear Fund, 104 bid. 30-year Fund. gold Gs, 110 bid. Water Stock currency 7s, 1901, 110 bid. Water Stock cur — ‘Js, 1908, 110 bid. Fand. currency 8.653, 112 a Mixcellancous Bonds.—Mectropolitan Railroad 5s, 105 bid. Metropolitan Raflroad conv. Gx, 110 bid Belt Railroad 5s, 70 bid, 50 asked. Eckington Railroad 68, 90 bid, 9% asked. Columbia Railroad Gs, 108 bid.’ Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone 100 bid. Americen Security and Trust 5s, F. A., 100 bid. American Seccrity and and 0., 100 bid. Washington Marke Gs, 105 bid. Wasl:ington Market ( 105 bid. Wasiington Mai 6 bid. Masonic Hall Association 4 tional Bank Stocks. i Safe Deposit_and Trost Companies.—National Safe Deposit and Trust, 120 asked. Washington Loan and Trust, 116 asked. American rity ‘Trust, 140 asked. Washington Sate Deposit, y Raflroad Stocks.—Capital Traction BB anked x Light Stocks.Washington G Electric Light, 100% s, id.” Prank Lincoln, & asked. Commercial, 5 asked. Citic Insurance Stocke-—Real_ Extate, ‘Tite, 110 asked. Columbia Title, 6 ‘Washington itle, 3 bid. ‘Telephone’ Stocks, —Chesapeake and Potomac. oo asked. American Linotype, oamsricen Gray matic Gun Carriage, . Miscellaneous Stocks. 117% bid, 118% asked. Lanston Monotype, 5 bid, ‘asked. Great Falls Ice, 120 asked. ‘Norfolk ‘Washington Steamboat, 00 asked. —$>— Death of Charles Perrin. WESTERLY, R. L, August 5.—Charles Perrin, a well-krown railway attorney, and law_partner of ex-United States Senator N. F. Dixon of Rhode Island, died at his Tome here today, aged forty-nine years.