Evening Star Newspaper, September 2, 1896, Page 2

THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 189¢--TWELVE PAGES, LATE NEWS BY WIRE Li Hung Chang Receives the Re- porters. UNDERGOES A SERIES OF QUESTIONS: Chinese Exclusion Act. Criticises the WHY HE AVOIDS THE WEST x ——_ + NEW YORK, September 2.—Li Chang was “interviewed” today. perkaps, 2 trifle more formal than such af- fairs usvally are when American states- men are the subject of similar inquisition, but in all essentials it was the simcn-pure article. The viceroy was questioned after the regulation style, and the inquires were answered in a way which will cer- tairly attract wide attention, and stir up not a little d ‘Throughout the ordeal, whieh lasted about half an hour, the earl maintained his customary placid meano! noted the ef- of ever his au he at times evinced an earnes ch showed that he regarded the t the least importa ern ¢ r the interview were d the .reperters who received notes which entials in securing their admi the news- peper men, to the number of more than a dozen, gathered in the banquet hall. the reporters were ushered into the ey found the viceroy standing ive tnem, and he shook ha vith two er three of those in advance. Dr. Mak, or Mark, his Chinese D, quickly put a ‘stop to the handshaking, however, explaining that they did not wish te hav> the viceroy fatigued. The roy then seated himself at a ble, and Dr. Mak sat at his right. reporters were also invited to be seat- and they grouped themselves in a small circle, two deep, about the table. It had been arranged that one of the re- porters, who was specially introduced as a man of some literary note, should act as spckesman. He had prepared a list of wri ten questions, and he started out with this “Whit has most interested you since you have been in this country?” “I have been enlightened in everything,” sald the viceroy. “It is difficult what has most pleased me when everything is so I think, however, that your hig. lings have pleased me most. I am ned at them. I do not think that th for China. I fear they would be blown down by typhoons. You do ot have in this country such fierce winds. am told, however, that the tall buildings so well coastructed that they could not fall. They would not be of any use, how- € if it w not for the elevators in t n. The elevators are very fine. Have y 1 purchased or contracted for any material for China which ts ne ry for shipbuilding or raflroads or other im- Provements for China since vou have been im _this covntry?” he was asked. ‘The viceroy evaded the question. preliminary caucus of last night brought many to town, and this morning it was confidentiy predicted that considerable ex- citement would characterize the formal cenvention. The old wheel horses of the party and the young ieaders who have ccme into prominence with this campaign were equally well represented, and the renk and file made hotel lobbies reverbrate with their discussions of curreacy. The program of the day, as mapped out this morning, included the renomination without opposition of Col. Henry O. Kent of Lancaster for governor and Charles Mc- Daniel of Springfield for Congress, in the second district. The committee on resolutions wrestled with their task far into the night, and resumed work early this morning. The platform when completed will indorse the national democratic ticket and platform and declare for a state license law as op- pesed to the present prohibitory system. It was expected this morning that upon the adoption of the platform the gold stand- ard democrats would take formal leave of the convention and put themselves in com- munication with the Indianapolis gather- ins. eee FOR THE FOUGHT Foob. Distressing State of Affairn at On- tonzgon, Mich, AGO, September 2.—A special to the from Caiumet, Mich., says: ressmg kas become the condition of the fire sufferers at Ontoragon that they have nearly returned to a condition of har- barism. The food contributed is away be- low the demand. and the strong and able. bedied fight back the weak and take sus- tenance for themselves, leaving the weaker to starve. The authorities there have bees vnabl> to meet the condition, and a squad of Company D, 5th Regiment, has left for the fire district to protect the supplies against the raids of the half-crazed su ers. Gov. Rich was appealed to and will send the entire state militia in the upper peninsula to guard the food if necessary. Every soldier is supplied with tv CHIC, nd pillagers ‘ary to protect the weak. a WILL RETALIATE. Seatt Banks Will Take Canadian Money Only at Discount. SEATTLE, Wash., September 2—Seattle banks will retaliate on Caradian banks for discounting the money of the United States. The matter has been discussed informally by the clearing house and final action will be taken at once. The Canadians have been making a dis- count of 10 per cent on American money, and the proposed action of the local banks, which will undoubtedly be taken, will be a discount of 2 per ceat on paper, while firty- cent pieces vill be received for 4 cents and twenty-tive-cent pleces for 20 cents. The banks will give ten days’ notice to their customers of the new rule. Se CHAMBERLAIN ARRIVES. MR. His Visit, He Says, is Without Pollti- cal Significance. NEW YORK, September 2.—Rt. Hon. Jos, Chamberlain, British secretary of state for the colonies, was a passenger on the Teu- tonic, which arrived this morning. When interviewed at headquarters, he said that his visit was one of a purely personal na- ture, and was taken for the purpose of make and wonld ison,” . that ngland, ave learned Oo Say any I can't hey know they all t E I de ish any schools in China 2 America.” “Do you look for the repeal or moditica- tion of the Chines ion law the Geary act pa y our Cor Kuow,” said the viceroy, “that you re to ‘have a new election in this country, nd tkat ne arily there will be changes in your government. I confidently expect the fi of China will rt § to the repeal of hat the press is the most ir on in America. I hope that the press will use its influence with government to have the Chinese ex- sion law repeal ‘Was your exceliency influenced in deter- mining to go heme threugh C: z t treatme the Chinese in the Pacific y California?” to go through Canada for two . because wien I was a high in Crina I ndy receiving memorials and comp from ants in San Fi hat the: towed pugh states where the sated, and I know e besieged by Chinamen in lifornia having complaints to make. The second reason I chose the route through I am advanced in age take great care of my health. a that the steamship Emy of was the largest and most comfortab! ¢ those on the Pacific ded me to go by way stead of taking a smaile: nm Fra’ ay more ocean, and t of Vancouver s py at “I wish to s act. “The and mo all who have stu competition,and c a market in ket is one of “Put aside a high Chinese lock upon 1 best interesis of America. “I say to you that to exclude cheap Ia- ° p comn from your coun- and against the best inter- your country. ading the Chin: you get inferior yerlor prices for it.” on of the interview Earl or Strong at the y hall at to Brooklyn, where he vis- os pout the exclusion a most unfair one, official and mandarin, and an who is studying the and taking labor and pay ited the navy yard and other points of interest. — NEW HAMPSHIRE DEMOCRATS, Party Leaders Were Present in Force at Concord. CONCORD, N. H., September 2—A much larger number of New Hampshire demo- “erats than was generally expect2d-are in this city todzy in attendance upon the state convention of the party. The lively jain's parents, ex- C. Endicott of Dan- absolutely no whatever, and will be S returning home He has already re in about a ceived a been ol Danve REF IT, Mr. Bryan Declined to Say Anything About Vermont. COLUMBUS, Ohio, September 2—Owing to the lateness of the hour of retiring, the Bryan party rose too late to have taken the train for Springfield had it been on time. Fortunately, however, the train was an hour late and the nominee was able to catch it. There was a small crowd at the © station — him off. Further than a gene shaking from the car- Tiage there was no demonstration. On che train were reception committees from Springfield and Canton to escort Mr. Bryan to these places. W. S. Thomas. the secretary of the state central com. mittee; James Johnson, jr., and A. L. Clay- pool composed the commitiee from Spring- field, and W. W. Durbin, the chairman of the state central committee, and E. Flan- agan were members of the committee from Kenton. A short stop was made at Lon- don for the nominee to shake hands with the crowd. Mr. Bryan was again asked if he had anything to say about the Vermont elec- tion, but he declined to be interviewed. Mr. Bryan gave out his itinerary this morning as follows: The nominee will ad- cress the citizens of Springfield, and at 11 o'clock will take the train for Urbana, Bellefontaine and Kenton. He will speak from’ the car at the two first places, and at Kenton will stay an hour and a’ halt. At 2 o'clock he leaves for Toledo by way arriving in At Toledo there will be a he of Findlay and Bowling Greer Toledo at night and the next morning start for Elkhart, Ind., through sow n Michigan. He will address the citi zens ot hart at noo «1 immediately after take a train for South Bend, Ind Where he will speak that night. Further than that his route has not yet been de- don, with the exception that he speak at jeago on Lahpr day, Sep- tember 7. SPRINGFIELD, September 2.—Twenty. thousand peopie greeted the nominee at Springtield and cheered him from the time he left his train until the police finally fought a way for him to the train bearing him to Toledo. Mr. Bryan said: “Ladies and Gentlemen—For a few mo- ments only I shall occupy your attention, because a large portion of my voice has been left along the line of travel, where it is still calling sinners to repentance. (Great laughter.) 1 am told that in this city you manufacture more agricultural implements than are manvtactured in any other city of the country. I am glad to talk to a peo- ple who recognize their dependence upon the farmers of this country. I have had eccasion to talk to some who seem to im- agine the harder up they cquld get the farmers the better they would be off. I am glad to talk to you who recognize that the dollars which you receive are earned by those who convert the natural resources of this country into money—those who till the si and from its fertility springs forth this nation’s primary greatness. As a mat- ter of fact, the farmers and t#@ laboring men are the foundation of society. (Great cheering.) Upon this foundation fs built the commercial classes, and the financier acts &s a sort of a roof over the whole thing. You can take off the roof and put on another, but you can’t destroy the foundation without ruining the whole build- ing.” LI HUN FOR LPS RECEPTION Arrangements Completed for His Comfort and Entertainment. eee HOW HE WILL BE CARED FOR _——— His Personal Favorite Attractions. DAZZLING STATE RAIMENT + Everything is in readiness at the Arling- ton Hotel for the reception of Li Hung Chang and his suite tomorrow evening, and the finishing touches are now being put on the apartments reserved for their use. The furnishing of the salon and bed room which the viceroy will occupy and the private parlor between them is in solid mahogany with rich gold trimmings. Ax- minster carpets of exquisite design cover the floors, and upon them are also a num- ber of rare oriental rugs, which Mr. Roessle collected himself during his frequent visits to Europe. The accompanying cuts show the two most important apartments, and give an excellent idea of their elegant and tasteful appointments, the pictures on the | walls of the salon being examples of some of the best artists. The immediate suite of the viceroy consists of sixteen gentlemen, all of whom occupy exalted positions in the Chinese service. Twenty-three servants are in attepdance upon the party. With the exception of Li Hung Chang, the mem- bers of his personal staff are fond of good living, and their breakfasts and diners while at the Arlington will be a succession of sastronomic events, prepared and served in the same advanced style that private entertainments of the same character al- ways have been at the Arlington. The din- ners will consist of eight or nine cour: with appropriate wines The Viceroy'’s Table. The viceroy himself is not a very hearty eater, and is satisfied with what may be regarded as simple fare for one of his sta- tion and wealth. He enjoys a variety of viands, however, at the same meal, nib- bling, as it were, at each. He eats four times a day, and, as he is one who bel in * y to bed and early to ri: meal is partaken of at a very He usually has a bowl of rice gruel in his apartnent about 5 o'clock a.m., and at 7 o'clo partakes of a light bi usually con: s of pork, stewed fish with onic Vinegar, rice and curry noon he eats luncheon, which includes fish, tea. About pork with onions and sauce chopped tine, more rice and pork 1 Ty and lit- ‘or dinner, which is ¢ he wiil enjoy bird pig cut up ten about 6 o'clock, soup, boiled haby 8, or boiled tongus se grease, chicken and the inevitable ri and custard will prob- ably form his dessert and tea will neces- sarily be present. Li Hung Chan o'clock. usually retires about 9 Birds and Mushrooms. He mostly favors, however, chicken, pre- pared with rice, and very young pig boil- ed, small birds and fresh mushrooms. He i i rly fond of the two latter, and ssle is going to market tomorrow morning himself to get the fatiest reed birds and the best mushrooms obtainable to tickle the viceroy’s palate. Li’s food 1s very highly seasoned, and the Arlington kitchen will probably contain during his | stay a greater variety of condiments than | it ever has before, and never again “prov- ably will it see such a remarkable collec- tion of cooking utensils. Three cooks will prepare the great Chinaman’s food, but y one will carry on the manual labor ndant upon it, the others exercising -tive influence alone in the important ceremony. When Arrayed in State Robes. When the viceroy appears in his full state costume while here he will be a re- splendent object. His yellow jacket, which signifies in China what the Order of the Garter does in England, is the most strik- ing part of his habiliments on such an occasion. It is of a material very much like plush, but as much finer than plush as a ruby is superior to a carbuncle. lis nap is long and silky, and the light radi- ates from its lustrous orange surface like sunshine. The jacket is made in one piece, and hangs straight, being fastened with Uuny gold knot, buttons ard loops of yel- low cord. The sleeves are cut off so as to show the inside garment, which is a coat of mazarine blue brocaded silk, embroider- ed in ilowers of ceiestial design. The col- jar of this coat fails over the yellow jack- et. Over his nether limbs he ‘will wear a wine-colored silken garment, divided so as to show a petticoat of sky blue. His other costumes are regal affairs, and he has one for every occasion, according to its import- ance, but when he appears in state he is simply dazzling. His Immediate Attendants. The most important men in Li Hung Chang’s party are his confidential secre- tary, Fo Lang Tu; the viceroy’s son, Li King Shu, or Lord LI, jr., as he is most generaliy known on the present trip, and Dr. Mark, the interpreter. Dr. Mark is hardly more than twenty-seven years old. He speaks in addition to Chinese, his na- tive tongue, English, French, German, Italian and Russian fluently. He was edu- cated to the profession of medicine in his own country, and then took post-graduate courses in London, Vienna and Paris. He has the reputation of being the foremost physician and surgeon in the Chinese em- pire. Local Chinese Will Not Celebrate. The Chinese residents of Washington, who comprise two or three merchants, any amount of laundrymen and a flavoring of cooks, will not take part in the reception to the viceroy tomorrow night. A Star re- porter visited the Quong Sun Lung Com- pany, whose establishment is on Pennsyl- vania avenye, south side, near 3d street, this morning. The Hong Fer Low Chinese restaurant occupies the building above the store. There were half a dozen Chinamen sitting in the latter place when the re- Bill of Fare and Its| | rs G CHANG’S PARLOR AT THE ARLINGTON, porter entered and made his inquiries, and FRILLS AND SIDESHOWS. in the striking parlance of the nether side he was “given de grand laff.” The celes-| Kansans Cannot Figure Out How tials removed their pipes long enough to grunt out that nothing in the shape of dis- play or decoration would be attempted by ; them, and then one of them evidently per- petrated a Chinese witticism, for the smoke in the place was criss-crossed with smiles like the label on a tea box. At the Tuck Che Ong & Company store, No. ‘42 Pennsylvania avenue, a pleasant, round-faced Chinaman, who was plaiting his luxuriant hair, courteously informed the reporter in excellent English that the Chinese merchants doing business here had gone over to New York and joined with their countrymen there in honoring Li Hung Chang. oe RIDER ASSAULTED. BICYCLE” Result of an Attempt Ma an Insult. What is described by eye witnesses as a brutal assault was committed shortly be- fore 12 o'clock last night near the corner of 2d and E streets northeast. A party of bicyclists, consisting of two ladles and two gentlemen, were riding along E_ street when an insulting remark was addressed to one of the ladies by one of two men who were standing on the corner. The es- cort of the young woman Immediately rode back to resent the insult, when he was set upon by the men, beaten, khocked down and then kicked. The assailants hastened away from the Spot and made good their escape. The in- Jured man lay on the stiewalk for some | time, while Mr. Willlam B. Moore, who <e- sides near the corner mentioned, and M Frank H. Waite, a drug c ‘k, summoned assistance. No.9 patrol wagon finally reached the spot, and the unconscious man was removed to the Emergency Hospl'al. There Dr. West found his injuries to be slight. He gave his name as William E. Boyle, but it is thought to be assumed. He said his home is at Rosslyn, Va., and that he is an electrician by occupation. The companions of the man also declined to give their names, to Resent WORK WILL BE fF ESUMED. Difficulty With the City Post Office Building Workers Adjusted. The difficulties arising out of the non- payment of wages due by the subcentrac- tor to the nine men employed in placing the iron ork in the tower of the new city post office bullding was adjusted this af- ternoon, and the men, who struck Monday, will, it is expected, return to work tomor- row morning. Mr. C. F. Ackerson, representing Messrs. Thorpe & Bond of New York, the contrat tors for the entire structure, reached Wash- ington this mornIng, and after making an investigation telegraphed to the firm for money with which to pay the men, and this, it is expected, will reach here tomor- row. —— ARIFF REDUCTION. FREIGHT hedule Filed Today by y Shows. filed with the interst ion notice of a reduct this afternoon commerce commi: of their freight tarif! between Baltimore, and Norfolk, Portsmouth and Suffclk, Va. points on the Seaboard 4 nd Roanoke and Tar River, on, Raleigh and Augusta, Durham and Augusta, Carolina Central and Georgia, Carolina and Northern railways. The new rate will go into effect Saturday next, but the number of points in the south affected | by the reduction Is only about one-fourth | a8 many as those named in the schedu filed in July and since withdrawn. The cut in both instances was about the same. An examination of the passenger sched- ule filed with the Comm: day shows that the cut ¢ that of the previous one, and in most instances the | rate from Baltimore, Alexandria and Wash- ington to competing points will be from $1 to $2 below the former rate. Interstate Commissioner Youmans this afternoon that lhe members of tt commission expect to take up the investi- gation of the new complaints relative to terminal elevator and other charges in Chicago at t city on September Ib. POLLARD MURDER. THE Mary Abernathy to Be Given Another ‘Trial. FARMVILLE, Va., September 2.—-Arga- ment was heard this morning by Judge Coleman in the circuit court upon the ap- peal to set aside the verdict in the case of Mary Abernathy, twice convicted and sen- tenced to death fer complicity in the mur- er of Mrs. Lucy Jane Pollard in Lunen- burg county in June of last year. ‘The Judge in a lengthy opirion remanded the case back to the lower court for retrial, giving as his chief reason that the evi- dence before the trial jury was insufficient to convict. > A Dog and a Bicycle Rider. William F. Wright of No. 142 R street while riding a bicycle a few days ago was attacked by a dog belonging to Clarence McMahon. He was thrown from his wheel and painfully injured about the head. The dog will not repeat the offense, for today Judge Miils decreed that he be killed. Sak Goy. O’#errall Hurt. While Governor O’Ferrall of Virginia, ac- companied by his children, was out driving at Richmond yesterday afternoon his horses became frightened and ran off. The governor seized the children in his arms and sprang from the vehicle, but in so doing fell and sprained both knees. Ee Latest Congressional Nominations. ELMIRA, N. Y., September 2.—The re- publicans of the twenty-ninth district have renominated Charles W. Gillett for Con- gress. DANVILLE, Pa. Septemba 2—M. H. Kulp was renominated for Songress by the republicans of the seventeenth district yesterday. His Thumb Amputated. A. G. Harris, an engineer employed at the establishment of Jackson & Co., 13th street and Ohio avenue, had his left thumb am- putated by a cog wheel this afternoon. The injury was dressed at the Emergency Hos- pital. Mr. Harris resides at 1439 C street southwest. Their State WIM G Special Dispatch to The Evening Star, INDEPENDENCE, Kan., September 2. The gold democrats of Kansas, in con- vention at Topeka this week, selected dele- gates to the Indianapolis convention, and in most emphatic terms repudiated the nemination of Bryan and the platfor acopted at Chicago. They denounce free silver coinage, declaring that ‘The only test of metallic money is the fire; that any coin that is not worth as much without as with the insignia of the mint is dishonest, and no democrat can subscribe to a dis- herest public money, no matter how it may be disguised.” ‘They further declare their set purpose, as an organization, to cary on an energetic campaign in behalf of the “true democracy.” Two hundred delegates were In the convention, including many of the more prominent leaders of the party in the past, and the proceedings were marked by great earnestness and much genuine cn- thuslasm. It adds to the complications of the situation, already puzzling to the most experienced in the art of political prog- nostics in Kansas, and widens the field for speculation. Only a day or so ago the chairman of the republican and the demo- bepulist fusion state committees answered an inquiry from the New York Herald, each claiming the state, apparently vith qual confidence, both reasoning from re- sults two and four years go, and condi- tions now, as they respectively view them. In 1892, with populists and democrats fused, as they are now, the vote on go erbor was: Republican, 158,07; demo-popu- Ust, 163.07: prohibition, 4.178, showing. a small majority for the combination on the state ticket, end also for Weaver electors. In 184, after two years of populist state administration, and a campaign turning largely on state issues, with a democratic ticket in the fleld, the vote was: Re h ‘ aie rao ig pulist, 11 democrat ; prohibition, . showing a - lican strength more than OO is popullsts and democrats put ogethen but 2 little short of a majority, rounting the pro- hibition vote, which must be reckoned in any intelligent forecast this year. ‘ © Sidexhows. the sideshows promise to com- mand more than the usual attention in the pending campaign, in view of the nearly even division of strength between republi- cans and the demo-populist combination, and the further reason that there are more of them. Up to date they include the pro- Mbitionists, the resubmissionists and the sound money (gold) or true democracy, each cemmanding votes in a contest wherein a few hundred Indeed, may turn the scale. For freaks and frills in politics, Kansas pro- pcses to nold her undisputed place at the head of the procession. The prohibition > has stood at about 5,000 year after with a persistent irconsis The S are mostly former republicans who ccmplain that the old party is not true to rronibition, ind they usually evince, by their vote: willingness at least to turn the state over to the democracy, which, as is at all iimes opr ed to the pro- policy. But where this vote will hard to tell. As a national organization the prohtbiticnisis early in the year set the pace on bolting and divisi en the money question, in which ex-Gov. St. John of tris s jayed a conspicuous part. ding prohibition- ist in the country at large, but an ardent free silver advocate as well, and really identified with the populist party im this state. He is manifestly willing to let pro- hibition go to the dogs in his zeal for fre silver and his yet greater desire to defeat the republican party St. John’s Apostasy, Though @ bright and jikable man, with many friends and commendable traits, John P. St. John is the mo: ple of political apost gratitude in the hi t remarkable exam- and seeming in- ory of Kansas politic: so unique and picturesque in many way. The republican party elected him governor in 1878, and again in 1880. In 1882 it went down to defeat in the effort to elect him for a third te! nd partly by reason of hav- ing adopted prohibition in the constitution ard laws of the state, where it stands to- day. Yet, ever e that defeat, St. John, th about has been the most vicious foe of the republican party in Kan- sas, doing all in his power to compass its destruction regardless of his professed de- votion io what he urges as the great prin- ciple of prohibition. hat he will endeavor to carry votes to Bryan in this campaign is certain. How many he can deliver is of course unknown. ‘Then, the resubmission vote of the state preposes to be heard from this year. As an organization, it maint a ful existence, bobbing ow sometimes running a ticket and again voting this way or that, having but one ob- ject in view, to secure if possible a resub- mission of our prohibitory policy io a popular vote, in the hope of wiping it our of our laws and constitution. It comprises voters who ars so radically opposed to pro- hibition that they subordinate all other political considerations to their one supreme desire as above stated. The prohibitionisis and the resubmissionist present the str: est paradox in polities. ‘Though in. prin. ple moving on conflicting lines and. 5 ing opposite ends, they are yet often arrayed against republican candidates, the one because the republican party has done so much for prohibition, the other because it has, as he sees it, done so little. What the resubmission force in the state this fall may be and where it will iand is diffi- cult to guess. It is showing signs of re- newed activtty just now, encouraged by the close character of the contest, as be- tween the two chief parties, in which a few votes may tell the tale. Republicans Expect It. The republicans, however, have some rea- son to hope for this vote, from the fact that the republican platforms for the past two years have omitted the usual indorse- ment of prohibition as an article of faith, and further, that there is a growing senti- ment in the republican party in favor of a convention to revise the constitution gen- eraliy, which would in time give a retrial of the prohibition question before the peo- ple. The recent organization of the sound money democrats has been already men- tioned. This, with the prohibition and re- submission sideshows, certainly lends a charming uncertainty to the campaign, now in full biast all over the state. The re- publicans argue that two years ago they cast on governor over 3,00) more votes than were cast for the democratic and populist candidates combined, and that the fusion row on between the latter cannot, cording to all experience in politi the entire voting strength of the two par- ties. Even if it did, and the republicans should hold their vote of two years ago, it weuld give the republicans the state. Re- publicans freely admit a loss of a good many free silver voters, but claim this will be more than offset by the sound money democratic ticket and the unpopu- |. larity of the populist state administration from 1882 to 1894, as well as a reaction on the silver question, of which there seems now some clear indications. Then again, the republicans, barring whatever defec- tion shere may be on the silver issue, are enthusMstic for McKinley and present a solid force as against a combination of forces, between whom there is little in common, save the hope of office among the leaders.’ Democrats and republicans two Sears ago vied with each other in denounc- ing populism, then in control of the state gcvernment.' Today populists and demo- crats are together in the same camp for Bryan, free silver and spoiis, probably for one seison only. The demo-pop leaders point to the fact that a similar combi curried the state in 1892, when the silver question was not troubling republicans as in this campaign, and seem to be confident of their ability to repeat the operation. TOMLINSON HALL. The Meeting Place of the Gold Demo- ernts’ Convention, INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., September Temiinson Hall, in wv nh the democratic convention is being held, is situated at Market aud Delaware streets, in the cen- ter of the city, within easy reach of all the hotels. The hail takes its name trom Tomlinson, a wealthy citizen of Indianapo- lis, whe contributed most of the funds with which it was constructed, the remand by the expense being furnished the government. It is capable of seating com- fortably about 4,000 persons, and is ad mirably adapted for the purposes of Ta: public mesungs. It was erected in is and has been « popular place for lary demonstrations ever since. The Comm cial Club of Indianapolis and the boar of trade of this city have placed the hall ut the disposal of the national committe The interior and exterior of the building are handsomely draped with bunting in th national colors, interspersed with the stars and stripes and other patriotic and appro- priate devices. The rear of the stage is ornamented with life-s.zed portraits of Jefferson, Jackson and joseph McDonald on the one side, and Cleveland, Tilden and Hendricks on the other. In the center and over the head of the chairman is a large eagle with shield and flags The rear of the stage is curtained off with red, white and blue bunting. To the right and ieft of the stage bunting is arranged to represent @ sunburst, with curtains made of immense national ners. Fan-shaped curtains of the same material extend from the rigit to the left of the stage overhead. The stage itscif is raised some four feet above the general level of the floor, so as to give the officers and the citizens and guesis who occupy the plat- form with them a conspicuous position for observation. The front of the stage ts handsomely ornamented with palms, ferns and smilax. A conspicuous featuce of all these decorations is the gilding of all picture frames and shields and hich ornament the hall. An imme se containing golden rod sets at t right hand of the presiding officer. Gold is everywhere on all the ornaments on it can be appropriately placed. On the wails on the upper and galleries are golden wreaths, within are the names of the various sta’ Union ornamented with a shield making a very handsome appearance. ceiling is trimmed with red, white and blue bunting in canopy shape. The accommodations for the press are ample ard far better arrarged for the con- verience of the newspaper men than at any of the three preceding conven The area in front of the chairman's p! form is so arranged as to mit each hewspaper correspondent to see and hear what is going on, with ample facilities for transmitting his bulletins by wire. The telegraph companies have large number of wires into the have furnished op« die all the matter which may eda uilding and ent to han- for the newspapers of the co) also for private messages, and such bulle- tins as are necessary from time to t to keep the people posted on th progres of the convention. Taken all in all the decorations, facilities and arrange: are more complete and perfect in thei tails than ba etofore been provided by any commit ngements of of the national conventions pre one. Recess Taken, The convention has taken a recess until 4 o'clock. — WILLIAMS’ BAIL REDUCED. Judge Mills This Afternoon Set Security at $3,000. This afternoon at o'clock the Police Court was reconvened and Mr. Sh made a motion for a reduction of the case. He asked that the bond be duced $2,000, In support of his motion he nm tiored the physical disability of hi and said he thought incarceration in might endanger his life. The motion was the client, based on the claim that the bond fixed was unreasonable and excessive The de- ferdant, he said, was well known to the court and had never before been charged with crim el, “and we know he will not run awa) Mr. Mullowny, in opposition to the mo- tion, said he was sorry that his duty re- quired him to object. Mr. Williams, he uid, had been an official of the court, nd,” he said, “he was a man whom we 1o the fact d the em He called the court's att that while the warrant cha zlement of only $000, he had been told that it would reach about $,200, and if the amount charged had any’ effect upon the ecurt, he might have a warrant chargin a larger amount sworn out. Then he it was currently reported that he squandered tae money on the races. is, as yet, no certainty about thi . Dat there is a certainty that there is a short- age. he said there he said, shovld not necessarily cover the amount of the alleged embezzlement. Judge Mills said that the idea of bond was to insure the appearance of the de- fendant, and he was willing to reduce the bond to $3,000, which he did. Mr. Shillington said he thought he world be able to give the reduced amount later in the day, Sse Wanted a Change. From the New York World. “I want a pound of butter,” Spudds to the grecer. “Yes, sir, real or the imitation?” “Which kind was it you gave me day Lefore yesterday? “Thet the genuine.” “Then I'll take the imiiation this time.” said Mr. She Went Up. From Judge. New Girl Gust going on the stage)—“Is it true that if I go into the chorus I can never rise? They say I'll never be able to get out of it Old Stager—“Don't you believe it. cut the first week, easy.” New Girl—“Oh, how ak Old Stager—“I was fired I got ‘ou do it?’ ihe Eee = Too Much for Solomon. From the Orkland Echoes. King Solomon was the wisest man that ever lived. People came from miles around just to look at the receptacle of so much wisdom. One jay a young man came to him and knelt before his throne. “Oh, king, live forever,” said the young man. “T am in love. I bought the object of my affection a diamond pin. She allowed me to kiss her, and later accidentally called me ‘dear,’ and blushed and Does she care anything for me know,” said King Soio: 20s The Spirit of Orga From the Cincit nati Enquirer. Teacher—“Willie, you are to stay in after school and do three extra examples.” Willie—“What? And git put out of the Scholars’ Union for workin’ overtime? j will, I don’t think.” soo enerosity, From Harper's Baz:tr. “John,” said Mrs. Wilbur, “why don’t you brush that fly off the top of your head? He's been there three minute: “Oh, let him stay,” said John. using the top of my head jus! distinguished | FINANCE AND TRADE Result of Vermont's Election Canses Values to Improve. eS ee SUBSTANTIAL RISE IN PRICES a | Sharp Advance in Most of the “Stocks. GENERAL MARKET REPORTS Special Dispatch to The Evening Star, EW YORK, September 2. with the result of y Vermont was expres: ing. Opening figures ref ing from 1-4 to 1 1-2 per cent, many instances improved an Satisfaction ection in s this morn- gains vary- and were in ual amount ubsequent trading. Manhattan and shville were conspicuous exceptions to the general tendency of the market, sales for both accounts being rep in each of these properties. Influential interests, heretofore ed with sup ng the price of the were largely instru- mental in toda ssions through the medium of long stock. Lon- don’s continued ng of N and fears of further rate war ns in the south expi unsympat ac- tion of this prop The general St was relatively * active during the morning, and nded easily to the nd. The Gran the coal- carrying indus and the industrials, un- der the leadership of sugar and Chicago anced sharply beyond the ctional Limit. Action on the agar dividend is expected during the ps tomorrow, and the pres is supposed to be to a 3 per di E rt interes ma duced of la pport from that s cannot be reli mplish much from th. undertone cf the situat uch an ex- tent, legitimate sup- port may dis; y of a panic in p in order that may ap pr advantage. peculative horizon has not broaden- ed to any appreciable degree, but optimism is increasing from day today. The el :c- ticns, with all their actendant uncertain- ties, double the usual risk, but experience shaken off much of the rh attributable to this cau The prospect is not at the moment, and a fe are disposed to proceed on the presumption that ft will not change materially for the worse during the next two months. The public wiil not adopt th hasty conclusions, however, and pern t improvement is not as- sured unul professional operators become a matter of ary itnportance in the daily total of security operations The market for fore exchange we ted to be somewhat easier today, dematd ard the supply bein small. Small arrivals of gold nounced, but new contr s are aweit a further reces in exchange rates. practically certain that further imports are in prospect, and will be contracted for shortly unless the Bank of England 1 of discount should 1 and the y rate 4 ympathy with returning conf Loans w ade o' call at 4 i the e of the the h ance. a period since e recorded ame of e may during the business. The exte ling or ex of the we Fa toward the end the short ac n for a tr PINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL, are the op and the lowest and the clo: of the ‘ew York market toda: veported Corson rs New York stock ex Correspondents, srs. Moore & Schley, No. 80 Broadway. } Hinels Central | Laciide Gas. Again, Was no si! ing made that his physical condition is such | 3 that his life would be endangered by im- | prisonment. In response to this Mr. Shillineton id he could make a proper showings so far as his physical condition is concerned. The bond, Gene Pallinan P. | Southern Ry Phila. ‘Tr: Texas ‘venn. € Union f r quiet exports, 16 sy — Spot nd Furnished b street, mem! correspondents M mann & Co., New Wheat—Doc. Corn Oats Pork Lard Bis 5 COTTON Open. ago complaint was made to @ Ohio detectives that y City had amused them- airgun on the igation result Harry tried th Baltimore the were mit railroad, but tention of denied thi train. There and the boys were acquitted.