Evening Star Newspaper, September 7, 1896, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 1101 Penasylvania Avenue, Cor. 1th St. by The Eveniag Star Newspaper Company. 8. H. KAUFFMANN, Pres’ New York Ofice, 49 Potter Building. ‘The Evening Star ts served to subscribers fn the city by carriers, on their own account, at 10 cents per week, or 44 cents" per month. les at the counter 2 cents each. By muail—anywhere in the United States or Canada—postaze prepaid—50 cents per month. Saturday Quintuple Sheet Star, $1 per year, with foreign postage added, $3.00. (Entered at the Post Office at Washington, D. C., as second-class mail matter.) 7 All mail subscriptions must he paid in advance. Rates of advertising made known on application. FOR SOWND MONEY —s tizens of the District Organize to Aid the Cause. MEETING AT BOARD OF TRADE ROOMS ot An Executive and a Finance Com- mittee Appointed. WHAT MR. PARKER §S —————— AYS Never before have the people of the na- tional capital taken a greater interest than that manifested in the pending political campaign. Ordinarily, because of the lack of suffrage, the resident here, except such is as retain a legal residence elsewhere, little concerned in the result of a pre: dential election, but this time all classes, particularly those Identified with business interests, are stirred up to a degree that makes them watch closely every turn of the political! wheel. Last Saturday a num- ber of representative citizens gathered at the rooms of the board of trade to consider Ways and means of furthering the cause of sound money. It was felt that this year it was not altogether a question of politics, and among the number who expressed re- gret at their mability to be present, though sympathizing earne@ly with the movement, were many democr: In the remarks made utterance was ven to the opinion that the triumph of Bryan and the election of a free silver coinage Congress would de- stroy the best Interests of the city and re- tard its growth for many years to come. Was resolved that the prosperity not only of the nation’s capital, but of the country at large, depended very much upon the election of McKinley and Hobart, and such as had hitherto affiliated with the demo- cratic party were urged to set aside party for the time being that the cause of honest and good government might be ad- Organization Perfected. ron M. Parker, member of the repub- lican national committee, presided and call- ed for the views of th nt. Chairman Batcock of the 1 congressional committee, who wes present, was invited to address the meeting, and in response told of the work being dene by his committee ir. co-operating with the republican national committee. before the meeting adjourned it ed that an organization be per- te the p! of aiding in the moven to elect McKinley and Hobart e election of any candidate republican or democrat, who favor the nage of silver. ’arker was chosen presiden H. vice president; Leuis D. Wine, ative Db. H. Mere and Geo. H. Waiker, . Mercer was chosen ip because of the fact ent secretary of the con- ommittce and could by virtue of on materially advance the work local committee. It was proposed to joint a committee to promote the work and to make a system- ty for the purpose of funds, to be divided ‘an national committ congressional com that not alone are the z terests of the ted, but to every government ult of the election, because of ration of the Chicago platform civil service reform, was deemed impertant and many would doubtless be inclined to contribute to the cause. The Finance Commiitee. The following gentlemen were appointed @s the finance committee to solicit money: A. T. Brition, John Joy Edson, C. J. Bell, Theo. W. Noyes, Isadore Saks, B. H. War- ner, Louis D. Wine, Chapin Brown, Garii- ner G. Hubbard, H. A. Willard, John W. Thompson, Samuel Beiber, A. P. Fardon, George ¢ . John C. Chaney, John E. : Roe Milton’ Holiand aud to oppo tor Cong should dolph Goldschmidt, Ell deit, Benjamin Butterworth, |. ‘Thom- W. Woodward, Georg Drive rment, Gec. A. King, A. A. Thom- A. Birney, Lawrence Sands, C. . Geo. H. Walker, D. Hl. Mercer, I. . Blount, kiley Deeble, John H. Meriweather, O. G. Sta- . H. Stinemetz, H. S. Cummings, L. ner, F. H. Smith, W. S. Roose. Jowing gentlemen were constituted an executive committee: A. T. Britton, Gardiner Hubbard, C. J. Bell, H. A. Wil lard, John Joy Edson and Chapin Brown. What Mr. Parker Says. To a Siar reporter National Committee- man Parker said that no campaign ever appealed as strongly to the citizens of as the present one. “The fu- : of the city,” he continued, he result in November. van and a populistic Congress the present paralyzed conditions ness would be continued. What in- terest would a populistic Congress take in y aid Mr. Parker. “Suppose Mr. Bryan should be elected and the repub- fortunate enough to control w exsy It would be, even under these conditions, for the executive to crip- ple our prosperity. From Mr. Bryan's ut- terances since he has been going about the country speaking, who doubis that he would do thi lidate for President who at- tempts to create a faise issue by arraigning the so-cal sainst the masses, and who belittles the exalted office of Pres- fdent of the United States by unseemly comparisons, would not take much pride in the capital of the nation. “In this country we are all of the people, and the humblest have little respect for a man who would belittle the office of Presi- dent of the United States. “A large amount of money is required to meet the legitimate expenses of a cam- paign. The national committee and con- gressional committee are bending every energy to elect Major McKinley and a re- publican Congress and thereby insure a re- turn of prosperity. No class of people is more interested in this result than our peo- ple. Every corporatton, every trust com- pany, every bank, every merchant, every broker, every line of business, in fact, would be crippled and withered by ‘the election of Mr. Bryan. All our citizens should help to Gefeat him. One of the planks in the Chi- cago platform sirikes down the civil ser- vice. If Mr. E 1ould be elected how many would be in the classified ser- vice: how long would there be any classified service? The thousands that now enjoy these lucrative and honorable positions would be turned out that their places might be filled by others. In Washington we have no elective franchise. We cannot help swelf a republican Congress, nor can we help elect’. Major McKinley’ by electoral votes. We can aid materially, however, through the contributions of money. The national and congressional committees have a right to expect assistance of this kind. “Contributions can be made to any mem- ber of the finance committee or at my office, No. 141s F street northwest, where, In my absence, receipts will be given by Mr. Beyer.” ———— The Horse Show at Kansas City. KANSAS CITY, Mo., September 7.—The first day of Kansas City’s second annual horse show proved successful beyond ex- pacte tone on % pronounced second only to the Madison Square, New York, shows. Five thousand pecple witnessed the grand parade, after which came the awarding of prizes in four classes, e Evening Star. WASHINGTON, D. C MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1896—TEN PAGES TWO CENTS LOCAL DEMOCRATIC AFFAIRS The Coming of Candidate Bryan Not Defi- nitely Fixed. Mr. John R. McLean Will Hardly Be Chairman of the Mecting—An Advisory Committee. ‘The local democrats appear to be plunged in a fog of uncertainty over the proposed visit to this city of Candidate William J. Bryan, and an irreverent member of the committee, representing the District dem- ocratic organizatiors which have in charge the arrangements for the meeting which it is intended to hold in connection with Mr. Bryan's coming remark today that if the ratification was postponed much longer it might be changed into the character of a wake. He is a joker, however, and de- nied that this humor was inspired by any doubt in the triumph of democracy this fall. Chairman Thomas B. Kalbfus of the demecratic central committee, and also chairman of the committee on the ratifica- ticn meeting, said today that he knew nothing definite regarding it, but that everything would be appropriately settled when the proper time came. He also said that Mr. William Dickson had sent a telegram to Mr. Bryan Satur- day night, asking if he could name the pre- cise date of his appearance here, but had received no reply. It was the intention of the committee to get Mr. John R. McLean to preside over the ratification meeting, but it is rumored in circles where gossip is usually founded on facts that Mr. McLean has declined the honor. So it is probable that some other gentleman will wield the gavel on the occasion under consideration. The meeting, when held, will take place in Convention Hall, and it is probable that seats will be reserved to the extent of 2,500 x0, leaving the remainder of the vast auditorium fog the general public. The platform from which Mr. Bryan will Speak will be erected on the west side of the hall, thus giving the audience a better chance to hear than if the address was made from the south end, where the reg- ular stage is situated. ‘This arrangement was followed when Senator Gordon lec- tured in the hall two or three years ago. Mr. James L. Norris, assistant treasurer of the democratic national committee, has sent out a number of letters to leading democrats in the District requesting them to act as members of an advisory commit- tee about to be formed here. The letters are addressed to prominent men in each section of the city and ccntain the names of others living in the same locality with the request that they be called on by the recipient of the letter and asked to act in the proposed body. —_-__- SENATOR THURSTON'S It is Awaited With Baltim Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. BALTIMORE, Md., September 7.—Great interest is felt here today in the republican mass meeting which will be addressed by Senator John M. Thurston of Nebraska this evening. This is the first regularly organized meeting of any importance of the campaign, and a large attendance ts assured. The republican committees have been working hard to make the meeting 1s enthusiastic as possible in order to offset the effect of the Bryan meeting on tke Zist. which the democrats assert will be of imposing proportions. A committee, consisting of Mr. James A Gary, Chairman Stone of the city commi tee, W. W. McIntyre, congressional candi- date in the fourth district; Dr. W. S. Booze, congressional candidate in the third, and Charles H. Linville, will meet Senator ‘Thurston on his arrival here this afternoon. Governor Lowndes will preside over the meeting, and Mr.. Wellington will Intro- e Senator Thurston. The meeting will be held in front of the music hall on Mt. Royal avenue. Candidate Bryan will deliver his speech at the same place two weeks from today. —— THROWN IN LONDON. SPEECH. rent Interest at ee bomB No Seriou Damage Done—Due Petty Spite. LONDO? September 7.—This city now has a “bomb outrage” to discuss. At about 11 o'clock last night an unknown man threw a clumsily constructed bomb into the premises of Farmer & Brindley, the mar- ble masons and sculptors, of 63 Westmin- ster Bridge Road. The missile exploded, and the report caused a large crowd of people to assemble about the vicinity. The police invest.gation, which followed, show- ed that no serious damage was done. A man, shortly after the explosion, was seen ranning away from the neighborhood. The police are investigating the “mystery,” which is believed to be nothing more than the resuit of foolish, petty spite upon the part of a discharged employe. es JACKSON PLANNED ESCAPE. to Saws Had Been Smuggled Into His Cell. CINCINNATI, September 7.—Jackson and Walling, the Pearl Bryan murderers, are net hereafter to have the privileges which have heretofore been accorded them in the Covington jail. It has been found that through visitors and gifts of food a plan for escape had been made, which was to nave been carried Into effect at 6 this morning. Jackson was discovered in a whispered conversation with a colored burglar, Walker. The plot was revealed by a prisoner. Walker was dragged from his cell and a new revolver was found in his pocket, and a saw in his cell. Sev- eral saws were found in Walling’s cell. Jackson’s cell was searched, but nothing found there. Visitors hereafter will be closely watched. pee Saige ise DEMAND THEIR RELEASE. Armenians Suy They Were Promised Life and Liberty. MARSEILLES, September 7.—The Ar- menians who recently arrived here from Constantinople cn board the steamship La Gioronde, after having surrendered to Sir Edgar Vincent, one of the directors of the Otioman Bank, after attacking and holding that building for a night, and who were arrested on landing here, have sent a col- lective note to the minister of the interior demanding their release on the ground that the sultan promised them life and liberty if they surrendered. They expect to sail shortly for New York. es Post Office Clerks’ Convention. CHICAGO, September 7.—The Chicago Post Office Clerks’ Association has ap- pointed a committee of twenty to mect the delegates from the east on their way to the national convention of the Post Office Clerks’ Association in Denver next week and gntertain them during their brief stay here. The association is composed of local associations in every first and second-class post office in the United States, numbering in all about 12,000 members. Their aim Is to secure from Congress a reclassification of salaries. —_+—__ A G. A. R. Delegate Disappears. CHILLICOTHE, Okio, September 7.—Cas- mer Ulmer, a wealthy retired farmci, aged seventy-seven years, left here last Monday to atiend the G. A. R. encampment at St. Paul, where he arrived Tuesday. He regis- tered at the Metropalitan Hotel, and wes lodged at a private house just across the street. At 10 o'clock Tuesday night he got up, dressed himself, and -told his friends that he would go across.to the hotel. This was the last ceen or DEMOCRATIC RUMORS Change of the Meeting of the Na- tional Association of Clubs. NEW ONES FORMING EVERY DAY Reports of the Status of Affairs in Several States. —_.+—_— FUSION IN KENTUCKY —————— An official annourcement of the change of date for the meeting of the National Association. of Democratic Clubs at St. Louis will be sent out from headquarters to the clubs today. Instead of the con- vention being on September 30, Gov. Black of Pennsylvania will call it to order on October 3. The change was made to suit the convenience of Candidate Bryan, who desires to be present, his itinerary of speeches preventing him going to St. Louls on the date originally fixed for the conven- ticn. It is officially stated from headquaz ters that both Bryan and Sewall will be present. Assistant Secretary McKean, who has charge of the club end of headquarters here, says that he bel!eves 10,000 clubs will have been crganized by the time for the meeting. He does not know that all of hem will hate representatives present, but he looks for an immense attendance. Mr. McKean believes that the ciubs will aver- | age 300 members each. This would give a total membership at the time of the St. Louis convention of 3,000,000, the largest in the history of the party, or of any other party. “In all previous campaigns,” said Mr. | McKean to a Star reporter this morning, “cnly a small percentage of democratic voters has joined the clubs. This year it looks like every free silver man will en- roll himseli in a club of some kind. We organized a number of clubs the entire membership of which is republican. We do not ask those who join clubs to join the party. The only pledge we exact is that the r&mbers vote for the democ: inees. Cluts are now being orgunized at the rate of 100 or more a day, and the num- ber is increesing. A rumber of state com- mittees are making a feature of thi: in accordance with the Jones. The Iowa state committee has ¢s- tablished a ‘bureau of clubs’ and placed it in charge of an experienced man. He re- perts great enttus in the work. I have a letter from Rolla Weils, chi © St. Louis democracy. They have 155 pre- cinct clubs in that city, and are still or- ganizing. We hcpe to have a club at every voting precinct in the country before the election. The St. Louis democracy has a splendid system for this work. It pro- Vides a book for every club. The hook con- tains a printed constitution and by-laws and blanks for membership, resolutions, ete. He Alleges Bulldosing. Governor Black of Pennsylvania had a long talk with Secretary Gardner morning about the formation of clubs. He also talked over the situation in Pennsyl- vania. Governor Black charges that the republican railroad men in his state are bulldozing voters, and he is preparing a statement on the subject to give to the pr He says that the railroad men all cver the state are being forced into re- publican clubs under threats and that men are being placed over them. He says that the republicans are not afraid of losing the state, but that they are afraid of losing eight or ten republican districts to the democrats, and that their plans are the result of these fears. - Going to New Jersey. Representative MeMillin will attend the New Jersey democratic convention Wed- resday and will probably be accompanied by Secretary Gardner. Mr. McMillin is booked for a speech during the convention. The work of the convention wiil be looked forward to by the democratic managers here. ment has developed in New Jersey since the convention, and it is expected to show itself in the proceedings of the convention. Mr. Kendall on Kentucky. Representative Kendail of Kentucky is in the city on business, and was a caller at headquarters today. While here he will get some silver literature for distribution in his district. Mr. Kendall said to a Star reporter that the election in Kentucky would be close, but that he believed Bryan would carry the state. Asked as to the effect of the gold dem- ocratic nominations, Mr. Kendall said he cia not think the ticket would poll many votes in the state, although General Buck- ner was very popular. “I believe it will hurt the chances of McKinle: said Mr. Kendall. “In Louisville, for instance, there are many democrats who might have voted for McKinley had no ticket been placed in the field at Indiznapolis. They wili now vote for Palme: Bryan will lose few votes.” Mr. Kendall declined a renomination from his district, which is the closest dem- ocratic district in the state. The demo- crats have nominated T. Y. Fitzpatrick and the republicans have put out J. W. Lang- ley. Mr. Kendall has been in the House off and on for a number of terms. When he gets tired he takes a regt and when he wants to come back to Congress he se- cures a nomination and an election. > Col. Hill's Confidence. Colonel Ike Hill thinks Ohio would dis- grace herself if she did not give a big democratic majority for Bryan, and he ciaims a majority on all occasions. He showed the democratic managers this morning a letter he has received from State Chairman Durbin of that state. Mr. Durbin writes Colonel Hill as follows: “We had immense meetings at Spring- field, Kenton and all along the line. The people are with us, and all we have to do is to give them reading matter to carry Ohio.” Report From Nebraska, John G. Maher of the Nebraska state central committee, in a letter to Chairman Faulkner reporting a canvass made of that state, says: “Bryan will carry Nebraska by at least 000, I am told that correspondents for eastern newspapers send out reports to the effect that he will lose the state, but the fact of the matter is that those who are well informed on the situation in the re- publican party confidentially predict the loss of the state. The silver sentiment Is growing stronger every day.” Fusion in Kentucky. Chairman Faulkner has received advices from Kentucky indicating that a fusion of the democrats and populists on an electoral ticket has been practically arranged. The same advices have been received at popu- list headquarters by Secretary Edgerton. Under the terms of the fusion, the popu- lists get two electors. These electors are at liberty to vote for Sewall or Watson, rs they please. Chairman Butler of the populist commit- tee is quoted as saying that there may be a new alignment in the way of fusion in Kansas. Under the fusion agreed upon in that state, the democrats were given oll the electors and the populists got all the state officers. Chairman Butler says that there is dissatisfaction over this among both democrats and populists. Chairman Butler does not say so, but the desire for a change probably emanates from Tom Wat- son, who was shut out of any of the elect- ors agreed upon, Sewall getting all of them. It is claimed that a big silver senti-" Watson wants some or all. of the Kansas electors, and democrats charge that he will create discord and trouble until he secures a realignment of matters in that state for his own benefit. It 1s doubted by well-in- formed authorities that a change can be made without jeopardizing the chances of Bryan. Colorado Solid for Bryan. Mr. Thomas F. Dawson of the Associated Press has returned from a summer vaca- tion spent in his cherished state of Colo- rado. He was agked this morning how po- litical matters were in the centennial state. “nverything 1s virtually one way in Colo- rado,” said Mr. Dawson. “I believe Mr. Bryan will get’ eighty-five or ninety per cent of the votes in Colorado. Mr. McKin- ley may get some, but they will be very ew.” —______-e+_____ AT SILVER HEADQUARTERS. Sending Representative Towne’s Speeches Into the Northwent. The managers at silver party headquar- ters have ordered 100,000 speeches of Rep- resentative Towne to be printed in Scandi- tavian for distribution in the northwest. It is said that the silver people are having harder work converting the Scandinavians than all other classes of voters put to- gether. Chairman Stevens changed his mind about coming to Washington. He will be present at the notification of Mr. Bryan by his party committee. He will then ma’ a trip to Denver and will be away some time. ‘rhe silver party managers claim to be making great progress in the matter of clubs in Wisconsin. The democratic man- agers have also received information from Wiscorsin to the same effect. Edward McCully, secretary of the Wisconsin silver committee, writes that 80 per cent of the zrty is made up of old-time republicans. We can carry this clty and he seys. “We now have 9,800 republicans piedged for Bryan and free silver in this city (Milwaukee) alene.”” — ‘ONS ON WASHE TOMB. Li Hung Chang's Tribute to the Im- mortal Patriot. Mr. Yang Yu, the Chinese minister, with several members of the Chinese legatioa, went to Mount Vernon in a special car at- tached to an electric train and placed upen the tomb of Washington the magnificent wreath of camellia leaves and orchids which Li Hurg Chang had intended taking there in person last Saturday when prevented by tke rain. The wreath was carried in a urge box by assistants of the florist who made it, and wes greauy admired by the large crowd which had visited Mt. Vernon toda. Lr He Bids Farewell to U ritory. NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y., September 7.— id Hung Chang passed over into Canada by way of the Suspension bridge a little after 9 o'clock teday. The distinguished Chinaman traveled on a special Cunadian Pacitic train, which had been brought to this side (the first ever brought intw the United States, by the way) especially for his convenience. The train will arrive in Toronto this afternoon, where an attempt will be made to induce Li to appear at the exposition, but as he avoidg crowds when he can, he is not likely to atcept the’ invi- tation. His purpose now Is to get to the Pacific coast as rapidly as consistent with afety, and he will take most of his in- spection of Canada from car windows. It is understood that Li Hung Chang is preparing autograph letters of thanks to George W. Boyd, assistant general pas- enger agent of the Pennsylvania railroad, and Maj. Gen. Ruger, the President's rep- resentative on,the tour. Both these gentle- men have been tirciess in their eftoris to make the visit of the distinguished visitor @ pleasant one, and it is because of their kindness that the viceroy desires to write them personal letters of thanks. He has also expressed his intention of sending handsome presents to Mr. Boyd and Gen. Ruger when he reaches his nome. —— REVIEWED BY EMPERORS. le Sam‘s Ter- The Czar and Kaiser* Inspect the Troops at Gorlitz. BRESLAU, Germany, September 7.—The czar and czarina and the Emperor and Em- press of Germany started by trein at 8 o'clock this morning for Gorlitz, Prussian Silesia. On the way to the raflroad station the im- perlal carriages were escorted by the Em- peror Nicholas Hussars and the Empress Alexandra Dragoons, and at the depot a guard of honor from the Emperor Alex- ander Grenadiers was drawn up. Their majestles were warmly greeted by the crowds assembled along the route followed and about the station. GORLITZ, September ‘Upon the arrival here of their majesties, the Emperor and impress of Russia and the Emperor and Empress of Germany, today, they were re- ceived in state by the provincial, municipal and military authorities, assembled on the platform of the railroad ‘station. The burgomaster delivered an address of welcome, to which Emperer William re- plied, expressing the thanks of Emperor icholas as well as his own. The czar wore the uniform of the Em- peror Nicholas Hussars, and Emperor Wi!- liam was dressed in the uniform of the cuirassiers. Their majesties drove together to the re- view ground, followed by the empresses in a second carriage. The streets were profusely decorated with Russian and German flags, ete., and packed with crowds of people, the various veteran ssociations, societies, etc., and nearly all the school children of the town and its vicinity in picturesque groups, and attired in their brightest holiday clothing. The im- perlal party was hearttly cheered on all sides. The emperors left the review at 2: p.m., riding at the nead of the color com- Emperor William was on the left of the czar and Gen. Von Seeckt, com- manding the fifth army corps, to which the troops reviewed belong, was on his right. On arriving at the town hall the mon- archs reined up their horses in order to watch the color company and the standard squadron march pasf. = Their majesties und the Russian sulte then dined at the town hall. The czar and czarina will start for Kiel at 6 o'clock this evening. ST. PETERSBURG, September 7.—The Novovremya makes the Important state- ment today that the czar’s tour shows that Berlin and Vienna, as vell as Paris and St. Petersburg, are conscious of the necessity of cummon action by the powers to defeat the political designs of Great Britain, which, it is added, are clearly displayed in recent events in Turkey. - The item ends with an intimation that the British press has attached considerable hope for the success of Great Britain's pol- icy in the fact that death has removed Prince Lobanoff-Rostovsky, the Russian minister for foreign affairs, who is under- stood to have been a strong opponent of England. ——— An Unknown Assnilant. ¥., September 7.—While George Broadway and Felix Bombard, two young boys, were playing in the woods at West Bangor yesierday some one fired a skot, which struck Bonibard. His com- panion seys he heard some one run after the shot had been fired, but could see no one.- The wounded boy, with the help of Broadway, traveled homeward about a half mile, when he became weak and unable to go further. Broadway then left him on the road and ran for help. A doctor was sum- moned, and when he reached the wounded lad he found him dying, LABOR’S OWN DAY Celebration for the Third Time of the Annual Holiday. THRONGS WITNESS THE PARADE Pes Organizations That Turned Out and Their Appearance. IN TWO DIVISIONS The third Labor day parade in the Dis- trict of Columbia since Congress enacted a law making the first Monday in September a legal hol\day tcok place today and was ah entire success. As it was only the trades unions affiliat- ed with the Central Labor Union who marched, the assemblies connected with the Federation of Labor and D. A. 66, K. of L., having decided to devote the day to an outing at Marshall Hall and River View, there were, of course, fewer per- sons who paraded than there were in either of the parades which preceded it in 1891 and 1895, respectively. Those vho marched presented, however, a_very creditabie appearance and attrac’ ed fully as much attention and were a highly complimented by the spectators as has been ‘he case on similar occasions heretofore. A lovelier day for a national holiday couid not have been asked for. The haze that filled the air kept off the hot rays ot William ver. the sun, but it was stil warm enough to make out-door life attractive. the mornirg the crowds began to &: along the business streets of the city order to secure available places from which to see the display. ‘The line was formed on K and Sth stre northwest, the first division on K strect west of Sth, and the second on 8th north of K street, and at 10:40 a.m. moved in the following order: Escort of mounte pelice, under Sergt. Hess; Chief Marshal William Silver; aids, M. P. Canty and John B. Miller; representatives- central bodies, ntral Labor Union, president, Milford Spohn; vice president pro tem, F. C. Moul- den; secretary, Joseph F. Torrens; ser- geant-at-arms, William White. Building Trades Council, president pro tem, G. A Cox; vice president, J. P. Haley; secre! . Boyce; treasurer, J. J. Crowley farshal rand his ai Canty and J. B. Miller, were each m on a handsome horse, and each wore a sash and badge appropriate to his rank. The First Division. The first division was in charge of Mar- shal W. W. Danford, who, like the chief marshal, rode a fine charger and wore a sash and badge. ‘The divisioa was headed by Prof. Weber's Band of twenty-five pieces, each membe of which wore white trousers and cap and a dark blue coat, presenting an exceeding- ly_attractive appearance. First in the line were the bricklayers, 10 strong, under the leadership of Marshal Jcseph F. Williams. They wore a dark Flue suit, with slate-colored hat, and each carried a cane. Their appearance attracted mtch attention ard they were the rectpients, of many warm encomiums. Mr. Williams had as his aids Messrs. William Roach, James Noland, Charles Goodchild, William Pollard, Patrick Kine, Howard Clarkson, David Downey, Thomas Corridon, Joh: Gleason, Michzel Welsh, Jehn Shan} Taylor Hunt, William Tibbs, Andrew Lewis, John Kennelly, Charles Stewart and W. E. Bresnahan. The bricklayers carried a number of flags in their line. ‘The Granite Cutters, who came next, were under the marshalship of Mr. George F. Smith. There were about fifty men in line. They wore dark clothes and hats and car- ried several flags and banners, one of which stated that the Granite Cutters of Washington were the pioneers in the eight- hour-day movement. The Galvanized Iron Workers were the next, and had thirty men in line, with Mr. J. T. De Vaughn as marshal. They wore dark suits and hats and badg Local Branch Nos, 10 and 28 of the Na- tional Association of Steam and Hot Water Fitters and Helpers were marshaled by Mr. John A. Brett, and had fifty men in line. They wore dark clothing with badges and carried a large United States flag and guidons, The Electrical Workers and Engine>rs’ Union, No. 6878, came nextfunder the mar- shalship of Mr. M. O. Spring, with Mr. George A. Malone as aid. Both organiza- tions rode in carriages, of which there were eighteen in line, nearly all of which were profusely decorated with flags and bunting, the horses also coming in for a share. An attractive feature was a large electric gong, which was sounded at intervals along the route of march. Some of the members wore badges, and others small elcctric gongs on their left breast. The members of the Barbers’ Union brought up the rear of the first division. ‘They wore Gark trousers, white coats and caps, and the marshal, Mr. Richard S. Salmon, carried a banner. The Second Division. To the second division were assigned the carpenters, stereotypers, barbers, pavers, bakers, confectioners, brewers, hodcarriers and members of the miscellaneous trades, and the division was directed to form on (Continued on Seventh Page.) REGARDED AS IMPORTANT Interstate Commerce Commission to Com- mence Investigation. Many Charges Agat ern Railroads Will Be Exam- ined and Considered. A series of important investigations of charges against railroads throughout the west will be made by the interstate com- merce commission, beginning at Chicago in the United States court house Septem- ber 17. Many of these cases are of great significance to railroads and shipping in- terests generally. One of the most import- ant is that of Paine Brothers & Co. of Milwaukee vs. the Lehigh Valley railroad et al. The hearing of this case will be on charges of unreasonable rates on wheat, corn, rye and barley in cargo lots from Buffaio to Philadelphia, New York and other points. The Paine company form the lake shippers of these cargoes. This will be heard at Chicago September 17. The dates of other hearings follow: At thicago, September 18, S. RK. Hogabocm of . lowa, vs. the Chicago, Burliagton and Quincy railroad, involving exccssive cezo and Streator, Ill. Suffera, Hunt & Co, L cston, Jowa. iil, vs. In- dizna, De’ ern railroad, in- velving exc rates on corm in © loads betw arretts and Camaro, ML, , Ind., and overcharges for i shelled corn from Lintner, UL, to ati. commission also will investtr September 21, alleged unlawful rates ond practices in transportation of grain and grain products by the Atchison, Topeka and Sante Fe, and others, to t for iurther hearing at Kanss September 2. At Kansas City, September railroad commissioners of s Atchison road; exe e rates on corn in g from ceniral and southeastern to Galveston, Te: and points in Texas and ‘Louisiana; Wict Commercial Club Association of Wic! Kan., against Atchison road, on charges; transportation charges on e and domestic traffic by Kansas Ci ate, On Scott and Memphis road. At St. Louis, September 28, Busine Men's League of St. Louis agt. St Iron Mountain and Southern Railro: V rious kinds 4 quantities fr and other points to Texa i riation charges on export © traffic by Missourl Pacific and Iron Mountain roads, and on September 2, lex » Milling Company Louisville nd excessive rates from St. Louis ‘and other points to Biloxi. ee ee ew MIDDLE) STATE: REGATTA. It Was ed on the Harlem Under vornble G » sey Regatta qne mile ‘, unde! was slight atta of the Middi Association on the H: course, began at 10:15 a. favorable conditions. The water smooth a3 a mill pond, and breeze tempered the sun’s re making the day an ideal one. Many of the boat houses were gaily decorated. There were large delegations of visiting oarsmen at the boat houses, and several of the Long dsland clubs rowed to the cour early this morning in barges. It is the most im- portant regatta of the year in the neigh- berhood, and closes the racing season. Summaries: Junior single sculls—First trial heat, won , NJ., time 6.41 1-4; F. H. Metropolitan’ Rowing Clu, ond, time 6.51; third. y Stephen G. ew York, time rawford, Montrose Fe Club, Phila- Geiphia, second, time 7.25 1-4; R. A. Pitts, West Philadelphia Boat Club, third. Intermediate single sculls—Fi heat, won by L. N. Mackay Club, New York, time Gvodkind, Lone Siar Boat Club, > second, time ¢ Carr 5 Second Wieseniegie, Pa: , time 6. Patricl ond, Boat heat, won Boat Club, wark Boat Club M. Witlach, Brooklyn, third. ee MONEY RALLY. Varuna SOUND A Large Number Attend the Parbecue at Fails Ckarch. Special Disps ° FALLS @HURCH, Va., Sepiembe’ The republican barbecue, under the aus- pices of the McKinley and Hobart Sound Money Club of Falls Church, J. C. De Pu- tron, president, is in progress here today in Crossman’s Grove. Early in the morning people began to gather from all sections of the county and at this hour fully 1,500 people are in the grounds and the number ts steadily in- creasing. The -norning train from the cii brought the McKiniey and Hobart Marel:- ing Club of Washington, 150 streng, John Middleton, president, and A. W. Forbush, vice pre jent, and Capt. W. S. Odell in command. The Unicn Republican Club of Washington, forty strong, was also on hand, and a delegation from the Union Veterans’ Patriarchial League. The Fourth United States Artillery Band accompanied the visitors. They were met at the de pot by representatives of the two clubs here. The procession marched to the center of the town,where a pole had been raised, and a flag was soon unfurled to the breeze with music and cheering. Gen. J. Halli Sypher of Louisiana was in- troduced by President De Putron and made a few remarks. The procession then marched to the grove, where a large num- ber of people had assembled. The program was opened by Rey. Levi H. York of Washington. Then Prof. Robt. Nourse was introduced and was speaking when this report closed, at noon. Among the other speakers present and to follow him are Col. P. H. McCaull, repub- lican candidate for Congress from this dis trict; Judge R. E. Doan of Ohio, Gen. 8. S. Burdette, E. E. Burton of New York, Judge J. J. Weed of Washington, and oth- ers are expected this afternoon. Ample provision has been made for dir ner for the large number present. Two beeves, roasted whcle, and other provi- sions In abundance are on hand. The af- fair promises to be a field day for sound money, McKinley and Hobart. ——_—_ DELAYED BY BAD ROADS. Progress of the Relay Riders From California. ALBANY, N. Y., September 7.—The re- lay riders gf the San Francisco-New York tour reached here at 5:38 this morning, not having made up any of the lost time of seventeen or eighteen hours. The Albany Bicycle Club furnished two of their best ridcrs from here, but there is little hope of much gain, as the roads are in bad con- dition from the heavy riins of yesterday and last night. POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y., September 7.-- The trans-continental bicycle relay mes- senger left this clty at 10:25 this morning. The change of relays was made in front of the post office in which the message was stamped. Svs. trial | THE STAR BY MAIL, rs The Star will be mailed to any address in the United States or Canada if ordered at this office in person or by letter or postal csrd. Persons leaving the city for any period should remember this. Terms: 13 cents per week; 25 cents for two weeks, or 50 cents per month. Invariably in advance. Subscribers changing their address from one Post-office to another should give the jast address as well as the new one. RETURN TO LINCOLN eS br rece Mr. Bryan to Be Notified by the Silver Men Tomorrow. nie Major McKinley Displays a Flag in Honor of the Day. - eb ee: CURRENT POLITICAL NOTE: > LINCOLN, Neb., September 7.—William J. Bryan will arrive here tomorrow and be formally notified by the national party of his presidential nomi n, An effort is being made to have the affair car- ried out on an elaborate scale. ‘The local committees have been busily engaged for several days perfecting arrangements, and the general plan of the ceremony is now outlined and the work of fitting in the tails is raptdly going forward. Mr. Bryar: will arrive in Lincoln before silver de noon tomorrow, and the formal notifica- tion will probably take place in front of the State house during the afterne A piat- form to ommodate the candidate, the notification comm: distinguished tee of ninety a visitors has iy n ere The paved space on the north of the state ; house will permit thousands to see and hear th remonies and speeches on the platform. The committee will decorate the nerth entrance of the state house in an a propriate manner. The committee has a d to have a number of silver party from on Hover the tha West who will visit jon address other alt held tn several such times as will not notification sentative Towne are booked on the eches at ‘oot of the notification nival and we ing in word trom mo: nor ations will come stern Jowa and will a iin de In the evening tbe clubs with tor ireworks, and there » of ses and nm the capitol grounds, MeWIN HeME. An American juz Displayed im Honer of the Day. CANTON, Ohio, September 7.—There was no formal Labor Canton, although ti sation of work. Orga joined in demonsirs buildings day re Was a ger 1 labor in the demo: in io. about cit and most nc A telephone m Kinley home from th republican headquert when the Labor day parac the rium there was great cheering ior ag: at thi hatic Mc- al that Au- Ohio Canton tomor Maj. MeKin FUSION republican ow edito, #ha pay their ve IN CALIFORNIA, Democrats and Populists Agree on Congressional Candidat SAN FRANCISCO, September 7.—The confere: committee of de. ats and » appointed to agree upon a ongressicnal nomir last night. The indorsed: ; second, I lish, democrat; ; fifth, E. B. Barlow, populist; n fin- following district, » demo- ulist; ler, populist. tieth, th et; MeGla Se democrat, of the fifth, and M addox, at, of the seventh, will not accept tof the lee, and will be ILLVESs. He May Not Re Able to Take Part im the Campaign. TERRE HAUTE, -Ind.,Septem» ater Voorhees il ana f rapidly that h's friends unable to take part in the campalen atinued delay and doubt as “0 and ph, to make ing much : to condition of his health and not has been heard in a public way him ca the political issues of the campaign. Silver Repablicnans Indorse yan. BUTTE, Mont., September 7.—The silver Bow county republicen convention, which met here Thursday, split in two over a fight for control. The adherenis of Sena- tor Mantle bolted, he! tion and name2 contest the state convention. Leth cony pudiated the financial plan platform and indorsed Bry and Congressman Hartigan. Charles R. Leonard, member of t al rep committee, ve as a te to ihe sional conve holding to the nati republican a supreme test of republicans.” Bourke Cockrun to Speak at Omaha. OMAHA, Ne», September 7. Cockran last night wired ace ing Vitation of the On to speak in Nebraska first speech in Omaha the in- ua gold standard men e the Ar- er id. rangements are being made for a magnifi- cent demonrsira a Blow With a Cane. PLATTSBURG, N. Y., September Charles Lavigne of Cadyviile has dic: the effects of a bicw struck by from ruman Darrah on Friday. Lavigne entered Dar- rah’s store, and because of his use of im- proper language Darrah ordered him out. Lavigne left, but returned shortly after, when Darrah struck him on the head with acane. Darrah gave himself to the p when he heard of the death of Lavig Darrah is a young man of exce char- acter. a eee Tolon’s Passport Was Incorrect. NEW YORK, September 7.—Ti of the steamer Seneca from Havana, white! arrived this morning, declined to make any statement concerning the arrest of one of the steamer’s passengers, Samuel T. Tolon, by the Spanish authorities, beyond the fact that his passport was not cor _— — The Fair Will Case. SAN FRANCISCO, September 7.—Mra, Hermen Oelrichs and her sister, Miss Vir- givia Fair, arrived from the east last even- ing in order to have their testimony in the inguiry as to the validity of their dead father’s will taken.