Evening Star Newspaper, August 13, 1896, Page 8

i THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 1896-TWELVE PAGES. Bargains in Draperies. We're aiming to clear the shelves of the entire accumula- tion of odd pairs of Lace Cur- tains before the new stock ar- tives. We'll accomplish our object, too, if you appreciate Big valuey, Other reductions like these: Were Now Ewbroidered Mustin Curtains....$3 00 $1 60 Embrotdered Mustin Curtains.... 500 2 50 Embroidered Muslin Curtains....12 50 7 90 I also clear out several pairs t FLOX VELOUR POR- . that were $15, : Good Cotton Chenille Portieres than that. Special clearing-out prices on sev- eral lines of Cotton Damask and Tapestry Portieres. Hauling, Moving and Packing are specialties. Close at 5 p.m., Saturdays 1 p.m., till September 1. W. B. MOSES & SONS. What About Those Novels? ae John C. Parker’s, 617-19 7th St. N. W. aull-16d Little Babies Wili Die duri.g “his hot weatheg if they don’t receive careful attention, Ths best ‘thing for prlekly heat. chatine and red, ttehing skin ts EVA) TALCUM POWDER. Plain or perfumed. 10c. Wholesale & Retail. $4 pr. cost more Storing, It We bave called atten- tfon to cur line of cheap summer reading but a few times; however, the stock {s almost gone. Now is your time to get a few—from the best au- thors—at the price of eared Drug Store, 938 F St auS-84 before you go away on dyed—a beau- fade or come ome 1442 for wagon to call. FISCHER, 906 G St. G NAILS ¥ red. Our Bunion and e comfort. Corns re- GES & SON, Chiropodists, 11S Pa. ave. andays, 9 to 12 anS-10d_ IF THE BARY IS CUTTING TEETH BE SURE and us: nat old and weill-tried remedy, Mrs. for children teething. = the gum, allays ali s the best remedy for Yetta sel0-1y CARTER ‘ER rap. TRY Y BENEFITED South THE FUTURE. Possibilities «we wonder, thoroughly fe that will come over - of our elties when every- le, and almost all traction anical? There will be a delictous . to begin with. No lumbering vans, ing omnibuses, no clattering of iron pon Svery wheel will be and the horse will only be ure. hoofs of In usec and ravenger boy will be abolished. No longer will tons of manure be deposited upon London every day. And loco- mot on wil mously cheapened. When horse nor harness, neither corn nor is required, a ride in a cab will os three pence, and a ton can be m farm to market for a shilling ‘The city merchant and his clerk © live miles out of town, steering es home at night in their motor ‘The suburbs of London will extend a miles all round. The changes that dozen will ensue are so many and go great as to be unimaginable ing—may it be soon t. A revolution is com- — ¢ Builder's Wonderful Touch. From the New York Timea. A man who, notwithstanding his total blindness, gets along nearly as well as a good many men who can see, is John B. Herreshoff, the famous Rhode Island yacht builder. He might have been seen walking recently In Sth avenue, with decided step erect bearing, quite ablo to enjoy his walk without the help of his companion. His sense of touch is marvelous. Some time ago he was Involved in a lawsuit con- cerning the building of a yacht. Amon other leading questions put to the blin acht builder was one as to what extent e could distinguish different kinds of wood simply by touching them. Several kinds of wood were brought into cour: and Tir. Herreshoff named them all correctly end without hesitation. Then as a final test the presiding Judge asked Mr. Herro- shoff to name the wood of the very table in front of him: the answer came at once =mahogany. The case was decided in Mr. Herreshoff's favor. —+ e+ —___ r Insect Bites. From the St. Louts Globe-Democrat. One of the werst insect offenders Is the mosquito The pain can be alleviated by bathing with warm water In which honey has been put. The proportion is two tea- onfuls of honey to a pint of botling water. A lotion made cf menthol and alco- hol will be found of great use in subduing irritation and swelling. One dram cf pennyroyal and one ounce of ean de cologne washed over the skin often prevents thelr biting, and they are eaid ike the smeil of scented verbena. In some seaside places there is a very troublesome insect, the sandfly, that is 30 small as to be almost invisible. This bites the ankles unmercifully, as well as the hands, and can be rded off by the reme- ‘en above and by not wearing open- work stockings. In all cases of severe stings {t is well to keep quiet for a day or two, have a very ligt diet, avoid wine and spirits and take cing arinks. The Buna fons — Sturgeon. From the New York Sun. That enormous sturgeon caught off the coast of Staten Island a few days ago may posstbly have been a stray specimen of the beluga, the giant sturgeon of southeastern Europe. The beluga grows to a length of twelve or fifteen feet, and has been known to reach eighteen feet, while it often weighs 1,40 pounds. This great sturgeon some- times ylelds one-third Its weight of roe Its air bladder Is used to make Isinglass, from which fish glue is obtained; Its skin is tanned into harness leather, and its dorsal cord is cut up and dried for food. No such great sturgeon ts found on our side of the Atlantic. The Delaware stur- geon, which Is as large as any in the At- lantic coast rivers, seldom exceeds ten feet in length, and ts oftener under eight feet than over that length. The Delaware river 1s now the only important sturgeon fishing stream on the Atlantic coast, though stur- geon are caught from Maine to Florida. ——__+o2-_—___ Concessio: From the Detrolt Tribune. The artist knit his brow. “I wish to picture the heroine with a No. he remarked. “But where, in . Is her liver to be?” “Oh, I can make room for tha! ed the author. I will just has no heart. Thus it is to be seen how the muses ad- vance hand in hand and generously dispose to mutual concession. ."" rejoin- ay that she ‘Then the dust sweeper |- FORMALLY NOTIFIED Messrs. Bryan and Sewall Informed of Their Nomination. ATHRONG IN MADISON SQUARE GARDEN Twenty Thousand Persons Inside the Great Hall. A SUPPLEMENTA™.Y MEETING —_+—___- William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska and Arthur Sewall of Maine were last night at New York formally notified of their nomination by the democratic party for the offices of President and Vice Pres- ident at a meeting in the big Madison Square Garden, which was a notable po- litical event, and a climax to the recent tour of the presidential candidate. A throng filled the streets for several squares about the bullding, in vain hope of secur- ing admission. In the hall, which was a flery furnace, Mr. Bryan spoke to 20,000 ticket holders for nearly two hours. His address dealt almost entirely with the financial question; was more argumentative and less eloquent than his Chicago speech which won for him a presidential nomin: tion,and only ina closing appeal to the citl- zens of New York did he speak in the strain which had captured the Chicago conven- tion. He was surrounded by many of the silver leaders, Jones of Arkansas, Black- burn of Kentucky, “Silver Dick” Bland, St. John of New York, Stewart of Nevada, Tillman of South Carolina, George Fred Williams of Massachusetts—some of whom had been rival aspirants for his place on Senator Jumes K. Jones. the ticket. The democratic leaders of New York, with the exception of former State Treasurer Eliot Danforth, who presided over the meeting, and Congressman _Will- tam Sulzer, who organized the first Bryan club in the state, were absent. Mr. Sewall spoke briefly after Bryan, and was heartily cheered. Governor Stone of Missouri delivered the notification speech, which declared that the work of the Chicago convention had been the work of the people, and that Bryan was thelr candidate. After the notification meeting Mr. Bryan was driven to the Hotel Bartholdi, facing Madison Square Garden, where he spoke again, standing on a balcony, with Mr. Sewail and Mrs. Bryan, who shared with her husband all the honors and attention of the day. This second audience, standing in the streets, seemed to be composed most- ly of workingmen, and Mr. Bryan exhorted them to support the cause of free silver. Less brilliant lights of the party and single tax men held six overflow meetings on the streets around Madison Square and made speeches during the garden meeting, so that the opening of the democratic cam- paign in the city made an exceedingly lively night. The police Ines were formed about B o'clock by 1,000 picked men. As the hours rolled on the crowd increased so rapidly that this large force was almost powerless to handle it. Twice the 40,000 men, women and children, who were cheering and surg- ing to get closer to the Garden, broke through the ranks, and with difficulty were driven back. Only one person was reported injured—a marvelous fact, as the enor- mous crowd jammed the streets for many blocks. At Madison Square Garden. The vast assemblage which gathered to witness the notification was called to order precisely at 8:15 o'clock by Chairman Jones of the national committee. Senator Jones said: “I am directed by the national commiitee to name for your chairman Hon. Elliott Danforth of New York. Those in favor will say aye.” i There was a chorus of ayes, and the mo- tion was declared carried. (Applause.) Mr. Danforth said: “Ladies and Gentle- men: It becomes my agreeable duty, by direction of the democratic committee, to act as presiding officer of this meeting. As a member of the notification committee from the state of New York, I am glad to extend to all our visiting brethren from every por- tion of this broad land who have come here to witness this ceremony tonight a cordial and hearty welcome. (Loud cheering.) “This gathering is for the purpose of af- fording an opportunity for the formal not!- fication of the democratic nominees for President and Vice President of the United States of their nomination. (Tremendous cheering.) You did not expect from me a speech, and in that you will not be disap- pointed. I have pleasure in presenting to you as chairman of the notification com- mittee the distinguished governor of Mis- souri, the Hon. William J. Stone.” (Tre- mendous cheering.) Gov. Stone’s Speech. Gov. Stone stepped to the front of the platform, and, when the outburst of ap- plause had subsided, spoke at length. At the conclusion of Governor Stone’s remarks he handed to Mr. Bryan an engrossed copy of the resolution of notification adopted by the committee on notification. When Mr. Bryan took the parchment there was a wild outburst of applause, and while it was still filling the hall Chairman Dan- forth said: “Fellow Citizens: The next speaker needs no introduction at my hands, for his name ig a household word throughout the land. I have pleasure in presenting to you the dem- ocratic nominee for President of the United States, the Hon. William J. Bryan.” (Ap- plause and cheers.) The applause continued for some minutes, and was renewed again and again, Mr. Bryan standing and waiting for an oppor- tunity to begin his speech. Finally Na- tional Chairman Jones sal appeal to this crowd to be in order. Please be in order.” No attention was paid to the appeal. Mr. Danforth in turn said: ‘‘Will the audience be in order? Let the audience be in order.” Finally Mr. Bryan himself managed to still the applause, and began his speech amidst comparative silence. Bry ‘= Address. Mr. Bryan spoke for one hour and fifty minutes, and the hands of the clock point- ed to thirty-five minutes after 10 when he finished the eloquent peroration addressed to the citizens of New York, speaking with uplifted arm and with manuscript thrown ide. “His speech will be found in another col- umn. ‘The terrific heat had made the upper ga leries almost unendurable, and before Bryan had finished a majority of their oc- cupants had defiled through the doors. Candidate Sewall was very heartily cheer- ed when he stepped forward after he, with “Silver Dick” Bland, and other leaders on the stage, had gras) Bryan's hand in congratulation. Mr. Sewall wore a black frock coat buttoned about ils breast tight- ly. He makes no pretensions to oratorical ability, and although his voice might fill an ordincry hall, it was hardly equal to Madison Square Garden, with hundreds trampling about the floors. His words were few. He spoke as follows: Speech of Candidate Sewall. “Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen of the Committee: You have given me official no- tice of my selection by the democratic na- | tional convention as ita candidate for Vice President. For the courteous terms of your Message and the kind personal expressions I thank you. Having Been present at that great convention, I can more truly estimate the honor its action has conferred. It wai the greatest and most earnest convention in the history of our party. It was closer and more in touch with the people. The delegates were there to voice the senti- ments of their constituents, the people of the party, for the people of the party con- trolled and conducted that convention. “The democracy of the country realize that all the great principles of our party are as potent and essential to the well-be- ing of the country today as they have al- ways been, and as they ever will be. But the overshadowing issue before the country now, made dominant by the distressed con- dition prevailing throughout our land, is the demand for reform in our existing monetary system. “Our party, and we believe a great ma- Jority of the American people, are con- vinced that the legislation of ’78, demonetiz- ing silver, was a wrong inflicted upon our country, which should and must be righted. “We believe that the single gold standard has so narrowed the base of our monetary structure that it is unstable and unsafe, and so dwarfed in its development and in its power to furnish the necessary financial blood to the nation that commercial and in- dustrial paralysis has followed. “We believe that we need and must have the broad and expanding foundation of both gold and silver to support a monetary system strong and stable, capable of meet- ing the demands of a growing country and -an industrious, energetic and enterprising people; a system that will not be weakened and panic-stricken by every foreign draft upon us; a system that will maintain a Parity of just values and the nation’s money and protect us from the frequent fluctuations of today, so disastrous to every business and industry of the land. “We demand the free coinage of silver, the opening of our mints to both money metals without discrimination, the return to the money of our fathers, the money of the Constitution, gold and silver. “We believe this is the remedy and the only remedy for the evil from which we are now suffering, the evil that is now 80 fast devastating and impoverishing our land and people, bringing poverty to our homes and bankruptcy to our business, which, if allowed to continue, will grow un- til our very institutions are threatened. “The demonetization of silver has thrown the whole primary money function to gold. Restore that function to silver and silver will appreciate and its purchasing power increase. Take from gold {ts monopoly, its value will be reduced, and in due course the parity of the two metals will again ob- tain under natural causes. “We shall then have a broad and unlim- {ted foundation for a monetary system commensurate with our country’s needs and future development, not the unsafe basis of today, reduced by half by the re- raoval of silver and continually undermined by foreigners carrying from us our gold. “This is the reform to which we are pledged, the reform the people demand, the return to the monetary system of over eighty years cf our national existence. “The democratic party has already given its approval and its pledge. Our opponents admit the wisdom of the principle for which we contend, but ask us to await per- mission and co-operation of other nations. “Our people will not wait. They will not ask permission of any nation on earth to relleve themselves of the cause of their dis- tress. The issue has been made. The peo- ple stand ready to render their verdict next November. “Mr. Chairman, unequivocally and through sincere conviction I indorse the platform on which I have been nominated. “I believe we are right, the people are with us, and what the people declare Is al- ways right and must prevail. “I accept the nomination, and, with the people’s confirmation, every effort of which God shall render me capable will be exert- ed in support of the principles Involved.” Chairman Danforth declared the meeting adjourned, while silver enthusiasts were calling for Williams, the young white metal advocate from Massachusetts. A Supplementary Meeting. In Union Square, facing the Bartholdi Hotel, just after the adjournment of the meeting at Madison Square Garden, a scene that outdid in excitement those that took place in the hall was held. The croyd of eight or ten thousand people who had been excluded from the hall saw the candi- date emerge, and in an instant there Legan @ mad rush for places of vaatage, it hav- ing become known that Mr. Bryan would speak from the hotel balcony. ‘Tne pclice seemed powerless to stop the crowd. On they rushed, stopping the cable cars and carriages, falling over each other in their mad flight, and screaming acclamations for Bryan. When Mr. Bryan stepp2d upon the balcony there was a roar of applause from at least 10,000 throats. When he se- cured order he said, in a clear, firm voice: “Fellow Citizens: I cannot do more than to express to those who are assembled here our deep appreciation of the interest which the people of New York are taking in the campaign. which is now formally opened. (Great applause and cheers.) When I left home I tcld the people at the depot that I was coming to open the campaign in what was thought to be the heart of the enemy's ccuntry (applause and cries of ‘Oh, no!’), but which I hoped before the campaign was over would be our country. (Cheers and long applause.) Our hopes have been Richard P. Bland. realiz-d sooner than we expected (enthusi- astic applause), and wherever the enemy gces after this he will be in our country no matter where he is. (Applause and long- ecntinued cheering.) Some of your finan- elers have boasted that they were in favor of gold, h:t we shall teach them that they must carry their ideas far enough to be- Heve not in gold, but in the golden rule that treats all men alike. (Applause.) “I commission you all as soldiers to fight and as missionaries to preach wherever you go from now until elections. (Cries of ‘We will, we will,” and great applause.) Our opponents in the democratic party have been threatening to orgenize a gold stand- ard democratic party (hisses), but be not afraid; you will search the pages of history in vain to find a battle ever won by any army of generals. (Applause and laughter.) They have not a private in their whole ranks. (Laughter and cheers.) Now, my friends, I want you to set to your op- ponents an example which they have not set you. They have said that they repre- sent the respectable element of society. Teach them that respectability cannot be manifested by slandering every man who differs from them in opinion. (Applause.) “And now, my friends, I leave with you just one injunction. In this government every citizen is a sovereign (applause), and those upon whom the responsibilities of citizenship rest owe it to themselves, to their country and to their God to exercise the right of suffrage for the panene of their ccuntry. (Great sopleuse) beg you to do it. (Applause.) beg ro not onlly to investigate, but find out what is right, and I beg you, every one, to have the courage to vote your sentiments and let this ballot voice a freeman’s will.” (Tremendous ap- Piguee and long-continued cheering.) r. St. John and Mr. Sewall spoke briefly, md then the immense crowd dispersed slowly, shouting cheers for the candidates. Midsummer Rage. From the Ohicago Record. “This hot weather makes me _ blood- thirsty. I want to commit some horrid deed.” “What do you contemplate?” “Well, I believe I'll f° out and smash a couple of mosquitoes.” e+. The Necessary Part. From Life. ‘Wife—“Can you let me have the money for my new wheel?” Husband—“But I gave you $100 last week for that purpose.” “True, my dear, but I wanted to be sure of my costume first.” HIS OLD COMRADES —o— i Major McKinley Receives His Oom- panions in Arms. LOYALTY NEEDED NOW AS IN 1861 He Says They Must Stand Firm for the Nation's ‘Honor. OPEN MILLS NOT THE MINTS —-___ Two hundred of Major McKinley's old comrades in war called at his home at-Can- ton, Ohio, yesterday afternoon. They came from Cleveland principally, but many of them from distant points, They were the survivors of the 284 Ohio Volunteer In- fantry. The regiment was famed for its war record, the number of its hard-fought battles including South Mountain, Antietem and General Sheridan’s many battles in the Shenandoah valley in 64; for the number of its killed and wounded, arid also for its great men noted in war and civil life. Of the field officers only two survive, Gen. Wm. 8. Rosecrans of San Francisco and Gen. Russell Hastings of the Bermuda Islands. The scene yesterday at Canton was a touching one. Mrs. McKinley sat in the hallway near the porch, from which the major responded to the eloquent greeting given him by Captain John 8. Ellen, mayor of Willoughby. The old soldiers cheered and the old flag waved with every burst of applause. Captain Ellen told of William McKinley as a private soldier, saying in part: “Comrade: We have assembled here to- day from all parts of the Union, and from many vocations fn life, to congratulate you, our comrade in arms, on your nomination as @ candidate for the presidency of the United States. I remember, sir, that Company E had one member, very youthful in appear- ance, so much 60 that Captain Robinson of the Sth United States Infantry made some questions as to age and consent of parents. The answers of the recrult were 80 prompt and so decisive, and his desire so very modest, and asking to be enrolled as a private, that the officer, without further hesitation, administered the oath, and Wil- Mam McKinley, jr., at the age of seventeen, was made a full-fledged private soldier of the Union army. (Great applause and three cheers for McKinley.) “Then away to the hills and mountains of West Virginia, where we fought and skir- mished the summer away, meeting and de- feating the confederate General Floyd at Carinfax Ferry, September 10, 186i. In recognition of your bravery, efficiency and fidelity to duty, you were, in’April, 1862, ap- pointed to the non-commissioned staff of commissary sergeant. Those of us now present, with whom you then serted, are ready to bear testimony to the very marked improvement and regularity of service in this one branch of military life. If, from any cause, the coming of the supply trains were delayed and rations ‘e short, ‘Mac’ did the next best thing and made requisition on the country roundabout. At a later day your gallantry and fidelity secured your pro- motion and assignment to duty on the gen- eral staff. Always in Touch With the Boys. “But whatever the distinction or dispar- ity in rank you always retained close touch with the boys who were your first asso- clates In army Ife. In conclusion, let me say that the spirit of 1861 is not dormant; that, as we went shoulder to shoulder in the defense of our country, so now, with willing hands and united voices, we stand for our country's honor and our country’s flag. Thirty-five years ago you stood with your comrades as a private soldier in the great army which was contending for na- tional life and national union. Today you are the chosen leader, not of a mere party, but of the people, contending for law and order, national honor and the inviolability of the public faith. Your old comrades are with you now, as then. We stand shoulder to shoulder row as then. We rally about you and the glorious banner you now carry with our old love and loyalty and declare with you that the ‘money of our country must be as sound as the Union and as un- tarnished as its flag.” “With an abiding faith in the virtue, in- telligence, honor and diecriminating judg- ment of the American people, we again congratulate you and bid you God speed.” (Great applause and cheering). Major McKinley's Response. When a storm of arplause had subsided, Maj. McKinley responded: “Capt. Ellen and my conrades of the Twenty-third Ohio: This call of the surv! ing members of the old regiment with which I served for more than four years, at my home 1s a most gracious act upon their part, and brings to me peculiar and special gratification. As I look upon this little body of men assembled about me, and re- member that thi is but the remnant of the old Twenty-third that thirty-five years ago had 1,010 sturdy young men at its roll ready for duty, and that it was twice re- cruited to the total number of nearly 2,200, that here is gathered possibly less than 100, and that js one-fourth of the surviving members of our -glorious old regiment, am vividly reminded how rapidly the years are passing, and with them are passing our old associates of the war. The survivors are scattered through twenty-four states of the Union, some of our members are in the territories. One of them resides on the other side of the water. But wherever they are, and in whatever vocation they may be engaged, they all love the old regi- mental organization, which is the proudest thing to them on earth. (Applause.) A Great Regiment. “We had a great regiment; great in its field officers; great in the character of the rank and file that constituted it. Our hearts go out with tenderness and love, I am sure, to the first colonel of our regi- ment, Gen. William 8. Ros@crans, to his dis- tant home in California. (Great applause.) “We all remember his splendid discipline and gentle qualities, and we remember with what pride we marched under his command in West Virginia in 1861; and we remember, too, that the regular army offi- cers, that splendid soldier, Gen. P, Scammon (cheers), not the most. popular man in the regiment in its earlier days, for we thought his discipline very severe and his drill very hard, but after the battle of South Mountain, Gen. Scammon was the most popular man in the regiment. (Great applause.) We knew then, for the first time, what his discipline meant, and what strength it gave us in the battlefield. “Nor can we assemble here, as we have today, without recal'ing the third colonel of the 23d Ohio, who was longest with us— Rutherford B. Hayes. (Great cheering.) He was beloved by every man of the regi- ment, and no braver colonel ever led his soldiers to battle. Nor Stanley Matthews, the first Neutenant colonél ‘of the regiment, the great soldier and lawyer. (Applause.} Nor can we forget Comiey, glorious old Comley (cheers and cries of ‘Nor Mrs. Hayes’), nor Mrs. Hayes, the faithful friend of the regiment; and we have with us today, and we are all glad to see him, for I remember, in 1864, after his dreadful wound, we did not suppose we would have him with us again—we have with us today that brave soldier, comrade, Col. Russell B. Hastings. (Cheers.) As Loyal as in 61, “I was glad to note in the eloquent speech of my comrade, Capt. Ellen, that the old 23d Ohio stands in_1896, as it stood im 1861, for the country and the country’s flag. (Great applause and cries for ‘Mc- Kinley, too.’) Nobody could have doubted that, knowing the metal from which this old regiment was made. My comrades, you are just as loyal to country now as you were loyal to country then; and as you stood from '61 to ’65 for the preservation of the government of the United States, you stand today just as unitedly for the honor of the government and the preserva- tion of its credit and currency. (Cheers.) Open Mills Not the Mints. “I do not know what you think about it, but I believe it 1s a good deal better to open up the mills of the United States to the labor of the American people than the mints of the United States to the silver of the world. (Great cheering, and cries of ‘You are right.’) “Washington told us over and over again that there was nothing so important to preserve as a nation’s honor. He said that the most important source of strength was the public credit, and that the best method of preserving it was to use !t as sparingly as possible. No government can get on without its preserving its honor. No gov- ernment is great enough to get on without it. In the darkest days of the revolution Robert Morris, its financier, went to one of his friends in Philadelphia, after he had involved himself as a debtor for a large sum of money on account of the govern- ment, and said to him: ‘I must have $1,- 500,000 for the continental army.’ “His friend sat ‘What security can thee give, Robert?’ “He answered: ‘My name and my honor.’ ‘Quick came the repl: ‘Robert, thou shalt have it’ (applause), and from that hour until now the country’s honor has been our sheet anchor in every storm. Lin- coln pledged it when in time of war we is- sued paper money. He said: ‘Every dollar of that money shall be made as good as gold.’ And it was left to Rutherford B. Hayes, your old colonel, as President of the United States, to execute the promise in the resumption of specie payments in 1879. (Cheering and applause.) When Robert Morris said that he had nothing to give but his honor, there was behind his word three million struggling patriots. Today behind the nation’s honor are seventy mii- lions of free men, who mean to keep this government and its honor and integrity and credit unquestioned. (Great applause.) “I thank you, my comrades, for this call. Nothing has given me greater pleasure. Nothing gives me greater pride than to have been a private soldier with you in that great civil-war. (Applause.) I bid you welcome to my home. You already have my heart; you have had it for more than thirty years. (Great cheering.) It will give Mrs. McKinley and myself much pleasure, I assure you, to have you come into our home.” (Applause and three cheers for McKinley.) IN POLITICAL CIRCLES. G. N. Tillman Nominated for Governor by Tennesnee Republica: The Tennessee republican state conven- tion at Nashville yesterday afternoon nom- inated by acclamation G. N. Tillman of that city for governor, S. W. Hawkins and J. H. Fowles for electors for the state-at- large, dividing the honors equally between east, middle and west Tennessee. The platform reaffirms the St. Louis platform and indorses McKinley and Hobart. The larger portion of the platform is devoted to state affairs, and arraigns the demo- cratic state administration for incompe- tency and extravagance. The convention concluded with a McKinley ratification meeting last night. Democratic Split in West Virginia. A conference of representative gold stand- ard democrats of West Virginia was held yesterday at Wheeling. It was attended by leading and influential democrats from every section of the state. Gov. Mac- Corkle, ex-Senator Camden, Postmaster General Wilson and other leaders were not present at the conference, but are undet stood to be in sympathy with the third ticket movement. The speeches that were made were con- ive, and the almost unanimous sen- Virginia. A call was issued for a state convention, to meet at Wheeling on August 29;-to select delegates to the In- dianapolis convention and electors. Negro Democratic League. The free and unlimited coinage of silver at a ratio of 16 to 1 won the day at the convention of the Negro Natlonal Demo- cratic League at Chicago yesterday, and an enraged minority of gold men fumed and claimed the convention was packed and the proceedings irr follow- ing officers were electe ing Indiana, pre D.C Washington, Clark, Chicago, secretary; treasurer; W. T. Scott, € e ecutive committee. The resolutions adopted denounce monopolies, trusts and the St. Louis convention for declaring for a single gold standard; denounce the policy tection, condemn the action of the Statcs Supreme Court for some of its cisions, and recommend that the negro vote be cast for Bryan and Sewall. West Virginia Democrats. The West Virginia democratic conven- tion assembled at 3 o’clock yesterday after. noon at Wheeling. Stat2 Chairman W. L. Hilton announced Rankin Wiley of Mason as chairman, and Editor Dennis of Greenbrier as secretary. After the various senatorial districts had reported their com- mittee members the convention took a re- cess till ) last night. The following telegram was sent to Wm. J. Bryan at Madison Square Garden, New York, on motion of Colonel J. W. St. Clair: West Virginia democrats in state con- vention here assembled send you their unanimous and enthusiastic congrattula- tions on your nomination and your bravery in bearing the banners of the people in the very home of the gold standard. West Virginia is solid for Bryan and Sewall and silver at 16 to 1. God bless you and the cause of the people of which you are*the embodiment.” Fusion in Iowa. A complete fusion was effected by the populist’, democrats and silver republi- cans at the democratic convention at Ot- tumwa, Iowa, yesterday. The state ticket was divided and terms of division in con- gressional districts were also agreed upon for Congress. The democrats get nine, populists one, free silver republicans, one. Scme counties were not represente Blackhawk county, the home of ex-Go error Boles, which had split In the county convention, had no representative present, both contesting delegations remaining at home. Judge Van Wagenen, temporary chairman of the convention, made a lengthy free silver speech. J. J. Shea, permanent chairman, of Council Bluff: made a short speech. The platform de- clares for free silver. The ticket selected is_as follows: For electors-at-large,Horace Boies, Water- loo (democrat); General James B. Weaver, Colfax (populist). Secretary of state, L. H. Karr of Clarke (democrat Auditor of state, G. W. Davis of Lou! (popullsi). Attorney general, Wm. D. Boies of O’Brien (democrat). Treasurer, Charles Ruegnitz of Clayton (democrat). For supreme judge, Senator Bolter of Harrison (demo- crat). Railroad commissioner, long term, Amos Steckel of Davis (silver republican); short term, Thomas J. Denson of Fayette (democrat). Fusion Arranged in Illinois, Charles E. Palmer of Olney was chosen temporary chairman of the Illinois populist convention, and F. G. Blood of Mt. Vernon temporary secretary. Upon reconvening in the afternoon, W. G. Jones of Mt. Vernon was elected permanent chairman and W. C. Pickings of Lasalle secretary. The Taylor delegation from Cook county was seated. The platform adopted indorses the national populist platform, demands local option in taxation; favors the submis- sion to the people of an amendment to the Constitution giving the legislature power to enact laws regulating contracts between corporations and employ favoring laws preventing competition between convict labor; favoring the initiative and referen- dum, and indorsing Governor Altgeld’s ad- ministration. At the night session four populist elec- tors were nominated, including an elector- at-large, the democrats withdrawing four of their electors, and twenty of the demo- cratic electors were nominated, completing the fusion. Chairman A. L. Maxwell of Flat Rock was nominated over J. D. Hess of Pittsfield for auditor, W. F. Beck of Ol- ney, the democratic ‘nominee resigning. The remainder of the democratic state ticket was nominated. Connecticut Gold Democrats. Fifteen hundred persons attended the gold standard democratic state convention at New Haven, Conn., last night. Judge Lynde Harrison presided. Mr. Lewis Sper- ry was the first speaker. Col. John R, Fel- lows of New York began his speech by declaring that ‘the platform promulgated at Chicago 1s treason to democracy,” and continued to deliver a strong attack on the Chicago platform. Delegates to Indianap- olis were then selected. Political Notes, The first Maryland district republican convention yesterday nominated Dr. Isaac A. Barber of Talbot county for Congress. John M. Campbell, a democratic presiden- tial elector from the third Pennsylvania district, has forwarded to the secretary of commonwealth, Frank Reeder, a letter withdrawing his name from the ticket. Mr. Campbell says he cannot stand as a can- didate on the Chicago platform. trance to a quarrel lor a day’s selling. morrow. praised thousands of times. Who sands of dollars to us. sleeves, the most sty dered. ' Don't let this last chance slip. Women's Linen Duck, White Duck and 1 The last lot of the 33c. shirt waists we bought was tremen- dously large. And what’s left will go tomorrow. That'll end them —we won't have more, so if you haven't all you need get in to- These 33c. sales have become town talk. Which are worth $1 to $2.98 For 33c. each and gave you the privilege of paying for them in easy weekly or monthly installments? It has been a big “ad.” for us. We make no profit—but we got the good will of the people of this city, which is worth thou- We've watched the feeble efforts of our brother merchants to meet our price of 33c. And in many instances we would not buy such waists as we have seen in their windows. And in this last Jot you wil even find the pretty And pon the Fine Dimity Watsts, Grass Linens, Batistes, etc. ish detachable ‘cola: Women’s Fine Linen Crash and Gross Linen Skirts, $1.08. All the Boys’ boc. and Tie. Knec Pants will be 20c., beginmmg tomorrow. all wool—some % Wool. Cash or credit—29e. pair. Hecht has been else ever sold shirt waists pula Plain Buff Waists ‘aints that have the largest Ts, pointed yoke backs and perfectly lnum- jue Skirt, Re. Rome Hecht & Company, 515 7th Street. Sot Seeeedededeteteteteteeeststetetetetetedet detest eteseseidetestodetodedndntitteeteloetnoetetetetededed ht ul HUNG CHANG’S CHARACTER What Ex-Secretary Foster Thinks of the Viceroy. A Progressive, Enlightened Statesman Hampered by the Antiquated Customs of His Country. John W. Foster in the Century Magazine. Although the greatest general hie coun- try has prcduced in this century, Li Hung Chang {is pre-eminently a man of peace. While Japan has exalted the warlike spirit, and thers the soldier is the idol of the peo- ple, In China the soldier Is Ightly esteemed and always takes rank below the literary | class, But, notwithstanding this peaceful spirit, there is often a war party in China, and on two o@ three memorable occasions it has fallen to the lot of Viceroy Li to be placed in antagonism to it. It is now well known that he opposed the late hostilities with Japan. The govern- ment of the latter during the progress of the war obtained possession of and pub- lished certain memorials to the throne, dated in Iss2, and forwarded by the vice- rey, which looked to the ultimate invasion of Japan, but at best it was merely an in- choate scheme and probably encouraged by the viceroy to aid his projects for the de- fense of the approaches to Peking. He had a better knowledge of the military strength of Japan and the weakness of China than any other of the emperor's ad- visers, and he ferred the consequenc his country of a conflict. In the verbal tions for peace the following coilo- rred: An Iuteresting Colloauy. Marquis Ito—‘War is an evil, sometimes unavoidable.” Viceroy Li—‘Far better avoided. When Gen, Grant, ex-President of the United States, visited Tientsin and we became | friends he sald to me: “The loss of life in the rebellion in my country was so terrible that after I became President I was always anxious to avert war, and have ever since advised others to do so. Your exceliency won favor in suppressing the Taiping re- bellion, yet I urge you to beware of en- which might lead to I have always tried to follow this | elent advice. Your excellency well knows that I was opposed to this wal Morquis Ito—“War is a cruel and bloody business, yet there are times and conditions in the intercourse of states when there is no help for it.” Viceroy Li—“It is barbarous, and the per- fection of modern weapons adds to the slaughter. Your exccllency is in the prime of life and feels the impulse of martial ar- dor.” Marquis Ito—‘How easily peace might have been made at the beginning!” Viceroy Li—“I was for peace then, but the opposition was too much for me, and | the opportunity was lost.” It will be of interest in this connection to note that the friendship between the vice- roy and Gen. Grant, above referred to, was sincere and reciprocal, and the general re- garded the former as one of the three great men of the world of his day. As a token of the viceroy’s respect, by his direction the Chinese minister in Washington makes a visit to Riverside on the anniversary of the general's death and lays upon his tomb a wreath of flowers. Liberal-Minded. It is claimed that, notwithstanding Li Hung Chang has shown some liberality of views toward modern improvements and education, h. is at heart a hater of foreign- ers, and has an abiding faith in Chinese in- stitutions and methods of government. He 1s, it Is true, a great admirer of the Con- fucian philosophy, and, remembering the enduring history of his people, we can hardly wonder at his devotion to the insti- tutions which have made that history pos- sible. But in all his public ife his conduct shows that he feels the need of foreign aid and is disposed to give it proper welcome, and of all Chinese statesmen he is the most liberal minded and free from prejudice. Hampered by Customs. He is far from claiming that the present system of government is perfect. He has, in fact, urged upon the authorities at Pe- king two important changes which look to a reform of most serious defects in the system, to wit, the withdrawal from the viceroys of provinces of powers which should be exercised only by the imperial government, and such a change in the method of admission to the public service as will liberalize the examinations and make fitness rather than scholarship the test. There are other changes which he would gladly bring about if he had the ower, but, as he confessed to Marquis ito, “China is hampered by antiquated customs which prevent desirable reforms.” His Religious Views. The religious views of the viceroy are of interest at this time. It has been charged that he partakes fully of the superstition which is a marked characteristic of his peo- ple, and memorials to the throne are cited in which he recognizes the interposition of the river gods in the form of a snake during the devastating floods and other marvelous oc- currences. He has to the emperor denounced both Buddhism and Taoism as unorthodox sects. An incident of his peace mission stows that he is at least respectful toward Christianity and recognizes the existence of an overruling providence. When the attack was made upon his life the Christians of Nagova, both Japanese and foreigners, sent @ message of sympathy, with a statement that they were praying for his recovery. His son replied on his behalf as follows: “My father has directed me to write the following, dictated from his bed, in reply to your address. He is deeply moved by the sentiments of kindly solicttude for his wel- fare expressed in your address, and feels that the prayers you have offered forhis re- covery cannot have been unheeded by the power who controls human destinies. He feels that his escape from death was little short of miraculous. “He believes that his life has been spared though } Sender appeared upon the envelop | ever, and even i to him for some wise purpose beyond the capacity of man to fathom, but he will ven- ture to interpret his good fortune as an in- dication that his life work is not yet com- plete; that he may yet do some g. n the world, and perhaps render service to his country by endcavoring to restore peace and good will whore strife now prevails. Since the restoration of peace and his re- turn to Peking, in an interview reported with a Methodist bishop, he said “Say to the American people for me send over more missionagies for the s and hospitals, and I hope to be in a tion both to aid them and protect t As confirmatory of these ser.timents, announced th: since the war term all restric’ upon the propagation of Christian religion have been expung the Chinese code. A World-Wide Fume, No living public man of Asia has t much the subject of discussion a cism as Li Hung Chang. Much of the icism has been unfavorabl are often unfair. It is hardly } to estimate his chara and att according to the stan tions. His educa and his enti to hools os ha very « bigoted co: cy, and es prejudiced 4 10ns ings, he must living state most distin, worl. - = UNERRING DEAD L) OPrrick. Her Letter Loving Daughter. Once tn a while, says the New York Even- ing Sun, the dead letter office gets a chance to pay tribute to the epistolary habits of A young woman of this city cently wrote a letter to her father, then traveling in the west. It was an important letter, filled with questions to which . after the manner of women aswer “right off.” No clue a ddressed re- the wanted to the how- > the girl simy Your Loving Daughter.” herself reason that the address, No. — V street, was not omitted Was becau: | stamped upon the stationery. It so hap pened that this letter failed to reach Its des. tination until after the father had left. TI young woman, therefore, received no swer to her many questions. Not until after her father's return, however, did she learn that he had never som epistle. Chagrined as she was at having so intimate a missive go astray, she, of course . never expected to hear from the thing again S A few days later the original mis € came back to the girl from the dead letter office. And on the envelope ¢ ing it was the superscription: ing Daughter, No. — West Blank street, New York city: ——ce0—-—___ Going to Collect the £150,000,000. From the New York Journal. Five distinguished representatives of the Japanese government, whose mission Is to collect $150,000,000 war indemnity from China, have stopped in New York on their way to London. The first tustallment of $75,000,000 of the war indemnity has been deposited in the Bank of land by China. These representatives of Japa are to manage the distribution of the $75,000,- 000 just placed to the credit of that coun- try, and to arrange the final detalls for the collection of the remaining $ 10,0000, The members of the pai S. Hayak- awa, secretary to the minister of firance, counsellor of the ministry of finance and government inspector of the Bank of Japan; K. SonoJa, presideat of the Yoko- hama Specie Bank; T. Yai . chief cash- jer of the Bank of Japan; V. Vanagava, an official of the Bank of Japan, and K. J. Imanishi, secretary to Presiden: Sonoda These were chosen by the Japanese ai thorities because they were among the best financiers in their country. The party will remain in New York prob- ably three wecks. They left Ja May 30. They stopped in San Fra weeks and visited Chicago and Falis. Mr. Hayakawa, secretary to the Japan- ese minister of finance, said: “The Japan- ese government has wready planned how every dollar of the war indemnity shail be spent. It will be divided among the navy, government railroads and the consulates. The Japanese already pride themselves cn their ability as financier Although the war with China cost us $120,000,000 the money 8 all raised in our cc Now we believe our people should be repaid for their loyaity and generosit a Sa From the Troy Times. The vegrant who is continually using his brain to invent ways and means of “raising the wind” has hit upon a new scheme that looks feasible. His modus operandi ts to obtain an old bicycle suit and pose as a traveling wheelman. In this way he manages to do many things that others in the profession cannot do. He sleeps in the parks at night and the “copper,’ who disturbs his slumbers, does not dream of clubbing him, but merely bestows gcod advice. One of these enter- prising tramps explained the working of his scheme to a Chicago Record reporter. Said he: “Say, the greatest graft in the world. I can go anywhere with this suit on. In the country the best thing you ever heard of. I used to, when [ struck a country town broke, hang around the se2- tion house or go through the alleys. Now when I htt a town I walk right up the main street and go into the best hotel and ask if they've got any Chicago papers. No matter how tough or dirty I look it goes, because people think I'm out on a long ride. I couldn’! look any worse than some of the regular kind. If anybody asks me where my wheel is I tell ‘em I left it at some house out in the edge of the town. But they don’t ask you often. They see you with the sult, and that’s enough. Every bike crank is after you to find how far you've rode and what kind of a wheel you've got, but that’s easy enough. You can tell ‘em a hard luck story and you can get most anything—never a touch, un- derstand; just a loan. That's @ good, rea-_ sorzble story, don't you think? Changed my route a little and won't get any money till I reach some town a hundred miles ahead.