Evening Star Newspaper, September 18, 1896, Page 2

2 THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1896--TWELVE PAGES. LATE NEWS BY WIRE British Warships on Their Way to the Levant. RUSSIA 10 ENGLAND'S. MENACE Powers Not Inclined to Kitewrcies| for Armenia. ae i GLADSTONE TO THE CZAR! | = CONSTANTINOPLE, September 17.—-(De layed in transmission.)}--Tie Pritish Med!- terranean squadron ts expected to arrive at | the Island ef Lemnos (Island of Stalimni) | tomorrow. Active preparations for sea duty are pro- ceeding among the sels composing the Ru: An otlicial communique prohibits meet- | Irgs of foreigners, and says that all for- tigners who do ret enjoy the confidence of the government will be expeiled. Russia's Response to England. VI A, September 18.—The Neue Freie Wresse says that the inspection of the forts Dardanelles by a Russian general is sulten’s reply to Engiand’s effort to| lorce him to abdicate, and that it is also the response of Ri ia, which has taken the sultan urder its protection, to Eng- land's menezce. England Warned to Abstain. LONDON, September 15.—An editorial in the Times, after remarking that “for the present the indignation against the Turks Is confine to England and the United States, which abstains from all interven- tion in ropean qvestions,” calls atten- tion to the remarkable letter of Lord Hugh | Cecil, the Marquis of Salisbury’s son, as an indication of the views of Lord Salisbury and the cabinet. Lord Hugh said in this letter that it would be dangerousiy mis leading the Armenians for England t make them believe that she alone could save them. The Times also calls attention to notorious fact that Russia will not tole! and appeals to to consider well the risks it agitation for action on the | i | he | | untry H { “The do all at their com- useless to spur be fatal to hoth | - ider to spur him at an impossi- en dispatch from Constan: mphasizes the fac there and the jeor ton sterling of European enterprises in Turkey. atches from Berlin, Vienn: ‘sburg to the Times reprolu saying: guvernment may be relied upon to that prudence and the means mand will allow. But it | @ willing horse, and it herse an Ble ople to the the paralysis ardy of £4%),000,~ apital engaged in and St. e semi- als, lsposed showing that the powers are not to assist fn any coercion of Turk. tone to the Czar. LONDON, September 18.—A letter from Mr. Gladstone, with reference to the pro- posed memorial to the czar, has been pub- lished. In it he expresses the hope that the heart and mind of the czar awakened to the “fearful mischief: the policy of the late Russian minister for | foreign affairs, Prince Lobanoff-Rostovsk has done so much to promote. Bound for the Levant. LONDON, September IS—A spe atch recelved here from Rome sa Vice Admiral Canevaro, with the flying squadron, leaves for the Levant at the | earliest moment possible. eoregeaaee AN OLD BANK CLO ITS DOORS. | Three Business P | HOLLIDAYS . Pa., September 18.— | ‘The private banking house of Gardner, , Morrow & Co., the oldest banking firm in central! Pennsylvania, unexpectedly closed | its doors today, owing to the general de- | pression of business. | Places in the Same The bank was established in Hollidays- berg in 1s. The senior member of the tirm, ex-Judge James Gardner, di da few The d of assignment ye S ag was cuted by 1. William Jack and Anthony Morrow, who are surviving partners. | The bank was rated at $300,000. Ex-Judge -\. 5. Landis, attorney for the bank, claims = the depositors will be paid dollar for Collar, Thomes H. Suckling, clothier; Henry I ker, meat market; Charles E. Recs, | cer, three prominent merchants who are debtors to the Gardner, Morrow & Com- pany Bank, have failed. Their stores were tlesed on executions for $25,000. ——— SENATOR SMITHS ATTITUDE. Cannot Support the Chiengo Ticket and Will Resign Chairmanship. LONG BRANCH, N.J., September 18. Urited States Senator Smith publishes t snnouncement today that being unable to reconcile his views with the platform of | the democratic national convention, he will resign from the chairmanship of the te committee. ——.__ A Big Shipment of Sovereigns. SAN FRANCISCO, September 18.—The steamship Mariposa, due next Thursday, will bring from Australia the largest ship- ment of sovereigns ¢ recei here. They will go direct to the mint, accepted at the rate of $48608 per pound sterling standard weight. The proceeds will be in buying wheat and bills of exchange at from $451" to $4.82, realizing a profil of ever one per cent. The bills will be sent to London for collection, where another profit of about the same amount will be made by | Jiscounting them. Ss Impure Water at Chicas: ‘AGO, September 18.—Public zo may be closed CHI of Chi hoois t any moment on the order of Commissioner of Health Kerr because the wa apply afforded them by the board of education without filters is impure. Monday's rain of two and one-quarter inches has carried out to e intake pipes of the various c of the city all of the filth of the sewers. This, | 3 been brought back to the school | n in the drinking water which is of- | to them in the school buildings | throush faucets unprotected from the con- | tamination of lake water. ——> The Pope's Proclamation. ROME, September 18—The pono, in an apostolic le proclaims that the An- glican ordinations are absolutely invalid, and his holiness invites the Anglicans to return to Catholic unity ——— Whirlwind in Englan MANCHESTER, England, September 18.— A whirlwind yesterday evening unroofed and demolished several buik here. Many persms were injured by flying cebris, but there were no tatal accidents. | Captain Washed Overboard. PHILADELPHIA, Pa., September 18.— | Capt. Brun of the Narwegian steamer Leon | was washed overboard and drowned on | September 6 while the steamer was experi- encing a terrible hurricane near the Baha- | ma Isiands. | —————— More Spanish Tro BARCELON. ditioral re embarked ps for Caba. | pain, September 18.—Ad- | uforcements of 2,600 troops have | here for the Island of Cuba. ae Gold Given for Greenbacks. NEW YORK, September 18—There has been deposited at the subtreasury $650,000 in gold in exchange for greenbacks. | —_——.__. | At Roanoke Wednesday the Shenandoah | valley division of the Norfolk and Western } railroad was sold to the reorganization | committee, representing the bondholders, for $1,000,000. At Lynchburg the Durham division was knocked down to the same purchasers for $500,000. | the commi | bids | the yea | work should be | eertaii j ited to fifty MYSTERIOUSLY SHOT. A New York Business Man Injured and His Son in Castody. NEW YORX, September 18.—Arnold Flesch, of the cloak manufacturing firm of Bernard, Pasternak & Co.,; is in hos- pital with three pistcl shot wounds, and his son, William B. Flesch, is in custody on suspicion of having attempted to take his father’s life. 2% The shooting occurred in the apartments of the elder Flesch, in the Hotel Peteler. He lived there alone, his wife having died three years ago. The son, who was a fre- quent visitor, went to his father’s rooms night, and at 4 o'clock pistol ots were heard, fired in the Flesch apartments in quick succession. When the room was entered the elder Flesch was found seemingly dazed by his wounds, and only able to say to those who questioned him: “I guess it is about fami.y trouble.” One pistol ball had entered his breast near the heart, another had struck the right wrist and the third had passed through the left forearm. At first it was thought that Flesch had attempted sui- cide, but the existence of the wounds in the right wrist and the left arm upset that theory. Then it was learned that the son had been spending the night with the wounded man, and this led to the young man’s ar- rest. After being taken to tke hospital, Arnold Flesch said that he was lying on the bed with his arms folded across his breast, looking at the ceiling, when some one stood over kim, and without warning began to shoot him. He said that he did rot know who it was that fired the shots. Young Flesch. when arraigned in the Harlem police court, said he knew nothing about the shooting of his father further than that he had been aroused from his sleep, and found his father bleeding from three bullet wounds. He was b2l1 without bail for examination on Sunday. ——— DISTRICT GOVERNMENT. Northeast Washington Citizens. The Northeast Washington Citizens’ As- sceiation appeared before the Commission- ers this aftornocn, through certain com- mittees, to present the resolutions adopted at the last meeting of the association. Thi resolutions have heretofore been printed in The Star. They refer to the streets that need improvement in that sec- tion and the recent amendment to the rolice regulations referring to watchmen at grade crossings of steam railroads. President Tucker and Chairman Martin of the street committee spoke of the nec- essity of improving the streets in’ the northeast section. Chairman Frizzell of .e on tailroads called attention -nt amendment concerning the to the rec safety of grade crossings. He said the | amendment did not cover the resolution of the iation. What it wanted was ings yatchmen and safety gates at all cros all the time. Sidewalk Contracts. Judge Jere Wilson, representing the Cranford Paving Company, appeared be- fore the Commissioners this morning, rela- tive to the contract for laying granolithle sidewalks in the District of Columbia. Prior to the year 1892 the Commissioners, in advertising for the work, accepted sev- eral bidders, reserving the right to the property holder to select the contracror. Since then, however, there has been a change in the method. Based upon the ap- propriation for assessment work, the Com- missioners have been in the habit of bunch- ing the appropriations and advertising for upon At the last opening of bids Fred- Kemp & Sons of Middletown, Ohio, the lowest bidders for this work. y were 5 cenis per square yard cheaper the local contractor, the Cranford Company. Its bid’ was $1.22 per square yard. Judge Wilson contended that it was im- erick | proper to award a contract for some work in the future. Work that had not heen 1 out, and had no existence in fact. - thought the people who pi r the allowed some say in the matter, and not have a certa‘n contractor forced upon them. Major Powell replied that experience had demonstrated that the hest and cheapest way of doing this work was vy adverti ment and letting the contract to the 1o1 bidder. No matter who got the contr. the result would he the same. There were tions that hal to be com- plied . and the pavemen:s would be he same. It might as well be argued, he id. that when a water maia is laid the owners who paid the assessment right to select the contractor. ‘ommissioners took no detinite action and reserved their dectsion. —————— THE COURTS. Equity Court No. 1—Judge Cox. Smith agt. Smith; Wm. M. Harper and Henry F. Woodard appointed receivers. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company agt. Jones et al.; decree dismissing bill and «directing distribution of fund. Childs Brick Company agt. Cason et al.; leave to with- draw contract granted. Campbell agt. Emack et al.; time to take testimony lim- days. Crandall agt. White et is ermitting trustees to sell. Wal- rv agt. Walter; decree authorizing invest- Lawler agt. Lawler; counsel for de- fendant allowed to withdraw, and defend- ant ordered to employ new counsel. Brown ar’ Brown; order directing receiver to pay taxes. = Probate Court—Judge Cox. In re Lizzie P. Robinson, guardian to or- phans of Same! A. Robinson; order of ap- pointment,; bi i, $1,000. In re Wm. 0. C. Keys; ; Burns appointed guardian; bond, re Washington Loan and Trust Company, guardian; order to pay Woods’ Commercial College $37. In re Washington Loan and Trust Company, guardian; order to pay for repairs. In re Mary M. Heath, guardian; order confirming auditor’s report and passing unt; also leave to extend lease of No. 1743 Corcoran street to September 30, 1897. In re Maurice Fitzgerald, guardian; petition for rule filed. In re L. Cabell Williamson, guardian; order to pay 310 for each ward. state of Dennis D. Hennessey; petition for letters of administration filed and cits tion issued. Estate of Mary Merchan will filed. ate of Michael Hines; Iet- ters of administretion d.b.n. ¢.t.a. grarte to Paul Hines; bond, $400. Estate of Geo. Cowie; order discharging rule against co lector. Estate of Agnes B. Cudlipy tion for probate of will filed and o publication. te of Elizabeth J. Ham- fiton; order to show cause. of Osceola C. Green: executors allowed to re- deem certain stock Concert at the White House. ‘The following is the program of the con- cert to be given by the United States Ma- rire Band at the White House grounds to- morrow afternoon: March, Beauseant, Arem; overture from Mignon, Thoma: waltz, Blue Danube (by request), selection from Carmen (by request) Iizet; march,El Capitan, Sousa; excerpts from the Wizard of the Nile, Herbert; characteris Down in a Coal Mine (first time), Langey March of Progress (first time), Fanciulli; Hail Columbia, Fyles. ~~ Caught a Deer in the Locomotive. From the Balitmore Amertean. ; “Baltimore railroading has changed con- siderably in the last twenty-five years,” said a veteran engineer of the Baltimore and Ohio. “Why, I remember a time when passing along through the mountain region between here and Wheeling fardly a mile of the road would be passed without en- countering a few wild deer on the tracks. They vsed to jump along the tracks before the train as playfully as kittens. ‘Talking of deer, I remember a peculiar incident that happened one day near Willet’s Run, beyond ock. I was firing for an en- gineer named Dave Dillon. There used to be two firemen to an engine at the time, and we had < funny, frolicsome little Iris! man with us named Jimmy Giveney. The old Winans engines used to have an enorm- ous foot board. On the day to whieh I allude Dillon was driving an express east and we were making top ing long overdue. Just as we came arr a bend near Willet’s Run a young deer, pursued by two dogs, rushed down the embankment and leaped, landing on the feot board of the engine. Jimmy Giveney leaned out of the cab and grabbed the deer, holding on to the terror-stricken ani- mal, even at the risk of being ulled off the train. Of course, the hungry dogs were left far behind and missed the feast which they hoped to enjoy. Jimmy Giveney brought his prize to Baltimore wend sold it for a handsome sum. In those days all aiong the Baltimore and Ohio Southwest- ern was alive with game of all species. We used to encounter flocks of wild turkeys and all sorts of fowls at @very bend along the line.” the contemplated work during | FINISHING THE SCORES/HILL STILL MASTER Play Today in the Croquet Tourna- ment. How the Games Stand—Great Interest Faken in the Final Gamen. Such progress has been made in the cro- qvet tournament that was commenced Mon- day morning that nearly all the visiting players have completed their scores, or will complete them this evening, and speculation is already being indulged in as to the prob- able winners in the three divisions of play- ers. According to rumors current on the grounds this afternoon, it would seem as if the favorites are as follows: First division, Sackett Duryea of this city; second di- vision, Chalfant of Wilmington; third di- vision, Adamson of Philadelphia. How- ever, these calculations may be upset, as the scores are not yet completed. ‘This afternoon's games will have a great @eal of influence tpon the results of the tournament, and for that reason, among others, the largest crowd of the weck ts expected. In fact, the numbers around the courts at 2 o'clock gave assurance that the expectation would be realized. The at- tractions will be games between Duryea and Harris and Jacobs and Strong. Dur- yea leads the first division players thus far, having suffered but one defeat. Dr. Har- ris is the last of the visitors with whom he whl have to play. The game will be atched with interest by all who ar ‘cotinx” for the success of Washington’ young player. But there will undoubtedly be an eager throng around the court on which Jacobus and Strong will try conclusions. This will be each player's final game, as they are now both tied in the race, a good deal will depend on the result of the game b: tween them. although each is at present playing an unfinished game. These two players have held the title of champion of the country, and are exceptionally expert with the mallet. Jacobus, however, nas been unable to keep up his practice during the summer, and has appeared in this tournament in comparatively poor form. Today's Games. Games played before noon today re as follows: First dlvision—Duryea Strong beat Sisson, Duryea beat Sisson. Second division—Bryant beat Dudley, Bell beat Catlin, Chalfant beat Hail, Chalfaat beat Dudley, Hall beat Buckley. beat Jacobus, Harris beat Veas Third division—Adamson beat Captain Wahly, Playing began this morning at 6:30 o'clock, so eager are the participants In the tournament in their sport. Until darkness makes it impossible longer to continue will the strokes of the mallets send the hard rubber balls unerring! the mark. Duryea further increase: lead by winning two games. The first was with Jacobus, started last night. to his which was It was hotly contestel throughout, and was a game of exciting interest. Later in the morning he defeated sson in a one-sided contest, his opponent making only six points. Among the second division players some brilliant’ games were played, one of the most notable being the conclusion of an unfinished game between Bell and Catlin. When the game was called last evening, Catlin was a rover with one ball and had only one arch to make with the other, while his opponent was for the center cage going up. Bell had the ball, however, and hy a series of exceptionally fine strokes, played the Is three-quarters way through the wickets and finished a Chaifant won two centests t thereby gained a position in A division, from which it will be difiieult for any of the otner players to dislodge him. His only defeat in the tournament was to Johus the first day, and he is looked upon as the probable winier in the second di- vision. Coleman, it is said, is the only man who can beat him out. But although Cole: man has lost but one game, he still has three to play. However, if he wins all of these, although his record of games won and lost will be identical with Chalfant’s score, he will be declared the winner, be- cause he made more points in the game he lost than did Chalfant, and this method ts observed in selecting the winner in case of @ tie. Mr. Wahly Absent. There is regret expressed on all sides, but especially among the players from other cities, at the enforced absence of W. H. Wahly from the present tournament. Mr. Wahly won the championship in the first division last year, and is a popular as well as expert player. His business en- gaggments are such, however, as to make it impossible for him to take an active part in the present series of centests. It was at one time thought that he might be given the right of way on the courts after 6 o'clock in the evening, but when this sug- gestion was put to a practical test it was found that there was not sufficient time in which to complete a game before dark, and consequently Mr. Wahly has withdrawn entirely from the tournament. Dr. Greenway, a first division player, has finished his scores and left this morning for his home. Chalfant and Bell, second divi- sion players, have also pl: do all their games. The other visitors from out of town are expected to end up their schedule this evening. This will not detract in the least, it is sald, from the interest in the re- maining games among the local players, because changes in positions are possibil- ities. It is anticipated that by tomorrow the first division play will be entirely com- pleted, only one game remaining to be fin- ished, that hetween Duryea and Bean. The second division will be closed up as soon as possible, some time in the early part of next week. The third division series will end this afternoon upon the conclusion of the game between Adamson and Hutchin- son, The Record. The record of the players from the open- ing of the tournament up to 3 o'clock this afternoon is as follows: First division— Won. Lost. Duryea 5 1 Greenway 5 3 Strong . 4 2 Bean 1 4 2 6 : oan Veasey 253) 4 Harris . oer 1 Chalfant 28 1 Chase ae = Johns 3 2 Hall 1 3 Catlin 0) 4 Coleman -4 1 Buckley 6 4 Bell .. - 5 4 Dudley .. 0 7 Bryant . & 2 1 Third division— Adamson 4 0 Wahly . 1 2 Ripley 0 2 Thornton 0 1 —__— G Hospital for Foundlings. The Commissioners today received the annual report of the board of directors of the Hospital for Foundlings for the past fiscal year. It shows that during that time 66 foundlings were received and 10 adcepted. There remained in the hospital from last year 42, and there were 70 deaths during the year. The board asks for an arpropriation of $6,000 for the next fiscal year. ———_—_ Administrator Asked. Paul A. Hines, the well-known base ball player, today filed a petition in the Probate Court, praying that he be appointed admin- istrator of the estate of his father, the tate Michael Hines, the petitioner's mother, Aun Hines, the executrix, having died. ee eee Ss Asks a Divorce. Josephine E. Graves today petitioned for divorce from David E. Graves. The par- ties were married hgre July 25, 1804, and Mrs. Graves charges that her husband has so assaulted and beat her as to endanger her life and health. She prays for 3100 counsel fees, alimony and for the right to resume her maiden name of Burroughs. Ske is represented by Attorneys Williams and Smith. | gressman, } low special ends, RAS - The Buffalo Convention Simply Registered His Wishes in Its Action. The Nominajigns Do Not Affect Belief in McKinleyfs Big Majority—Some- thing Aout Mr. Thacher. Bee de Se Special Correspofdeges of The Evening Star. NEW XORK, September 13, 1896. Mr. Hill has had some more fun with the newspapers and the public. The seemingly disjointed parts of his machine, that lay around loose “ahd rusting, have been as- sembled again. The Senator's quiet, firm hand 1s felt as that of the master in the Buffalo convention, and the master has not disclosed his thoughts and purposes. “Hill has no more principles than a wild heg,” Senator James K. Jones once sald— that was long before Mr. Jones’ recent activity—and he added, “but Hill does know the game.” Hill, mysterious and able, is again the mest conspicuous person on the surface of affairs in this neighborhood. The founda- tions of his influence are less deep and permanent than those of Mr. Platt. They are singular and more dramatic, however. Abstemious, frugal, no lover of money, wexried by social attentions, indifferent to shows and amusements, forbidding and embarrassed in private intercourse, he fol- lows the game of politics with increasing patience and passion. This gamester, like the poker player, would rather play and lose than not play at all. His mind is ever studying the field of strategy, estimating the force of individuals and groups, search- ing out the dim possibilities of the future, bewildered often by the sudden appearance of new influences, but quickly giving them a place in his system and striving to keep his personality as an independent force above parties and events, falling ever in his larger purposes and ever upbuilding. A Period of Delight. This period, beginning with election of delegates to the Chicago convention, has been one of deiight to Senator Hili. He has laughed at many queer things. The Cleveland influences were all with him. Mr. Whitney and he w confidential. The Evening Post and the New Yérk Ties were kindly, and regarded him quite as a champion. The great financial interests of the city and the east looked upon i with favor. The unscrupulous politician, the mugwumps said, was developing into the statesman. Frederic R. Coudert and he were delegates-at-large together, Then in the convention the leader for the first time of a section of the nation, not of one party in a state. “You threw the bunko into them there, Dave," Senator Murphy is reported to have coarsely remarked to his colleague. Mr. Hill just smiled weirdly and retired into his usual calm gloom. Then after the convention. For eight weeks he has fretted the po- litical reporters, baffled the anxiety of his provincial agents, invited Mr. Bryan to bis house “socially,” turned oppositely and re- fused to meet Chairman Jones, rose to In- dignation in refusing to be an instructed delegate to the state convention, and then ran that convention by telephone and the grapervine telegraph. Observers who had it all figured out are amazed and peevish. Everybody agrees, and everybody 4s probably right, thet Mr. Hill and the regular democrats can do nothing this year except elect a few Con- a third of the state legislature and retain most of their strength in local ntests for local offices. Mr. Hill's sym- pathies and record could never have made him a permanent leader of the forces, be- hind the gold demccrats. He prefers to build for the future with Tammany and the silver démocrats. Some of the old leaders, like William F. Sheehan, James Hinkley, Senator Cantor and ¢x-Goy- w. ernor Flower, have retired from the state organization, and been developed. Belief in McKinley's Big Majority. Mr. Hill's regularity and revived leader- ship scarcely offset the general belief of an «normous majority for Mr. McKinley. Thesdemocratic state convention has been a thres days’ diversion. But almost all city observers are wearied with the campaign. » of new projects, the Imitation > pressure to liquidate contracts affect. the peace of mind of all and manufacturers, and commerce awn everybody into its net here. If were next Tuesday, Instead of six pks away, it would save many a firm on sige of hankruptey, or bring to a sharp Climax the strain of the last four months. Mr. Hill's Candidate. John Boyd Thacher, called sneeringly “the bibliophile” by Senator Hill in former years, 1s rather an odd choice for a machine candidate. Mr. Thacher is a cultivated gentleman. He has had ample means all his life for travel, Uterature, leisure to fol- and has profited by his cportunities. His father, George H. Thach- er, was proprietor of a car wheel works at Albany, was mayor of the clty, and an in- fluence in democratic politics in his part of the state. Mr. Thacher was graduated from Wil- Mams College. He entered the foundry and served a term of years as apprentice, mo!a- er, finisher, clerk and bookkeeper. He roughed it with the foundry hands and tried to be one of the men, sharing thcir sympathies and ideas. He was a state senator in 1884 and ‘85 and mayor of Al- bany in 1886. He was on the city health board afterward. In "91-92-93 Mr. Thacher was a world’s fair commissioner for this state and became Interested in the early history of America. A book on the sub- ject by him came off the press five weeks ago. The author lives in a handsome house no new captains have in Albany, filled with books, manuscripts and odd things. He is now forty-nine years old. Up to two years ago, when he was a candidate for the nomination for governor, Mr. Thacher was a Cleveland man, a civil service reformer, & mugwump in most things. He took high ground in opposi- tion to Senator Hill, who has always been looked down upon by the old and influential families of Albany, the Pruy and the Parkers, for instance. Senator Hill has always called him an amateur in politics. Mr. Thacher, however, in everything except clear, consistent views on public questions, is a most respectable figure, has a good deal of money, and a taste for politics ECKINGTON CITIZENS. Business Transacted at the Meeting Last Night. The executive committee and the chair- men of the several standing committees of the North Capltol and Eckington Citizens’ Association held a meeting last night at the residence of the president of the asso- ciation, Mr. ‘W: G. Henderson, for the pur- pose of mappifg out the legislation to be asked for of Congress during the coming session and, reqommendations to be made to the Commissioners for improvements in the section ‘eoV¥ered by its operations, in the way of’ paving of strects, setting of curbing, laying! of sidewalk, extension of sewers and of the proposed Baltimore and Ghio viaduct through Eckington to a point beyond so ag to do away with grade cross- irgs in Eckthgton. The present unsatisfactory status of the street railway’ question came in for a large share of discussion, and The Star's editorial in yesterday evening's paper was highly commended. A vigorous and as- gressive campaign was outlined on the railroad question, and it is intended +o endeavor toesecure an amendment to the act of June 10,1896, similar to that which passed with reference to the Metropolitan lire forfeiting’ the charters of both the Belt and Eckfigton lines if the terms of the act requiring an underground electric system to be put in within twelve months from December 10 next are not complied with. In this movement it is the purpose to ask the hearty co-operation of all the patrons of both lines. It was also determined to ask the Balti- mcre and Ohio Railroad Company to re- move the New York avenue station from its present location to a point in Eckington ccnvenient of access to the people living in that suburb 2nd vicinity. In its present location there is no way of reaching it ex- cept through the woods, and if it were re- moved to Eckington a great many would take the local trains and ride into the de- pot and from there take the cable or clec- tric line to the point of teir destination. This would be especially convenient in stcrmy weather. BRYAN His Managers Do Not Share His Confidence in the State. Workingmen Support the Republi- can Ticket, but the Farmers Seem Inclined to Free Silver. Correspondence of ‘Ihe Evening Star. LINCOLN, Neb., September 14, 1896. Candidate William J. Bryan has supreme confidence in his own state. After a month's absence he puts in three days at home,then starts off on another month’s journey with the word that he may be back for a few days during October, but he isn’t sure that he will be home again for a stay until the night before election. His free silver and populist managers do not share his con- fidence to the same degree. They have been scared by the thorough organization and the activity of the republicans. Neverthi less they acquiesce in the belief that Bryan can do more good in other parts of the country, and that by proper effort they can carry his own-state for him. On his return from the east Mr. Bryan found two things of importance. One was that his followers can make no impression on the Germans. Even those who used to be with him, although they did not indorse his free coinage views, are now for McKin- ley. The German defection in Nebraska from the Chicago ticket and platform is something tangible. Wherever the German Voters are massed you can put your finger cn it. The circulation of “Coin” Harvey's books and other free silver Hterature in German has not changed them. They fol- low along the old path. If there was any tendency on their part to waver the circu- lation of Carl Schurz’s speech would bring them back. Fusion Complete. Against this German defection Mr. Bryan is able to place the complete success of fusion. It extends from presidential elec- tors and Congressmen down through the state officers to candidates for county offices. ‘This makes a very powerful com- bination. In the fusion the populists have taken the lion’s share for themselves, but as they a the more numerous party no other course was practical. The Nebraska populists form a compact political party. ‘They have not sloughed away. The free sil- ver democrats have accepted whatever was offered them out of loyalty to Bryan. No sacrifice 1s too great for them to make if they can be assured that he will carry the state. The division of the electors, so that half were conceded to Watson for Vic President, was a bitter dose for them, but they took It and made no wry face. It is the vitality of the popullsts in Ne- braska that has to be kept constantly in mind in figuring on the probabilities. Sen- ator Allen and Governor Holcomb have proved pretty shrewd politicians. Holcomb has something more than an even chance ot being re-elected governor, while Allen will be in a position to command the sup- port of the free silver democrats when his term in the Senate is up. Both Allen and Hotcomb realizing their own interests ar: doing all they can for Bryan, and their joint influence is considerable. The republicans talk confidently in pub- lic and cautiously in private. They under- stand better than is understood in ott parts of the country the strength free silver democratic and populist coali- tion. They are getting some results from their thorough organization and from the vigorous campaign which they entered upon immediately following Bryan's nomi- ration. In their strongholds in the east- ern part of the state some latent free silver sentiment has been checked and ipline enforced to the benefit of s candidacy. Their leaders they are gaining ramount, but they succeed in keepin; alive among republicans with whom pro- tection has alwi been strong. They have now all the literature they need. Renction of a Bluff. One mistake which the republican man- agers made is now ca sion. Im- mediately after Bi ion they thought ‘t necessary to put up what they called a magnificent bluff. This was to claim the state by 25,000 majority, to as- sert that Bryan was no stronger in Ne- braska than Bland or anybody else would have been, and to deny that chere we any defections on account of free silv. The natural course of polities having shown that all these claims were unfound- ed, and that nobody could carry : by 25,000 majority, these manage been under the necessity of explaining “hat their purpose was to discount ony stam- pede for Bryan. Now they say that they have the state by a safe majority, that they are gaining converts to McKinley which offsets their free silver defections and that Bryan has failed to develop the wave of enthusiasm that was promised for him. It may be said that the republicans are making some gains for McKinley. The sound money democrats, while enthusias- tic in their praises of Senator Palmer's nomination, show a disposition to vote the republican ticket. This, taken with the gains from the Germans, gives the re- publicans justifiable encouragement. It shows that the changes are not all one way. Nevertheless, there is an unpieasant suggestion in the rough poll of the state which has been made by the republican committee. In almost every county it has been possible for the republican can- vassers to determine what republizay were going to desert, but their information as to what democrats were going to sup- port the republican ticket has been lack- ing in definiteness. Supplementary repor: have made a more favorable showing have undertaken to point out voters \ were doubtful when the first poll was mi but who are now for McKinley. The qui, ness with which this information was quired lessens its value. Workingmen Sup can T Taking the state generally, the working- men, and the railway employes especially, seem to be pronounced in thelr support of the republican ticket. The farmers con- tinue the doubtful factor. In the populist counties in the western part of the state there are unquestionable defections of re- publican farmers, which more than offset any possible gain for McKinley. While crops are abundant, prices are going lower, and this is the kind of a free silver arg ment that the republicans have so much difficulty in combating. It begins to look now as if the populist farmer vote, which it was thought might be won over to Mc- Kinley, must be left to Bryan. The farm- ers are also showing Irritation over alleged discrimination by the railroads in making rates to the political rallies of the different parties. If the railroad question gets forced into the campaign in this manner, the Bryan vote will be mat--ially increased in the central and western part of the state. Taking Nebraska gencrally, Mr. Bryan seems to be a trifle stronger than he was four or five weeks ago. ‘This advantage may be lost through the loose organization of his supporters. The populist state com- mittee and the state committee of the free silver democrats keep up aun independent existence, though they cre working in har- mony. This double-ended arrangement is not a match in political management for the compact republican organization. Nor is the free silver enthusiasm overpowering enough to justify the notion that ordinary political agencies can be overlooked. The talk of twenty-five or thirty thousand ma- jority for Mr. Bryan in Neoraska in e total Vote of two hundred thousand is just as ab- surd as the same figures for Maj. MckKin- ley. If either candidate receives ten theus- and it will be a very comfo-iable margin. The Congressional Districts. One effect of fusion is likely to be a dt- crease in the number of republican Con- gressmen from Nebraska. As it now stands, five of the six Representatives are republicans. With fusion in every district, they cannot hope to do as well this time, though sound money democrats may give their suprprt directly to republican candi- dates instead of putting a third ticket in the field, as was done in some of the dis- tricts in’ 184. In the first, or Lincoln dis- trict. Congressman Strode seems likely to be returned. The fusion candidate is Judge J. A. Broady. He is an active campaigner, and has the warm support of Mr. Bryan. Two years Congressman Strode’s plurality was fifty-five hundred, and with party lines drawn as tightly a3 they now are, there is little chance of wiping out this plurality under: fusion, In the second, or Omaha district, Con- gressman Mercer has tolerably smooth sail- ing. The opposing populist and free silver democrats have united on Judge Duffy, but 1 N N E B R A Ss K A the fusion was effected with difficulty and does not seem likely to overcome the dlu- rality of 4,800 which Mr. Mercer had two years ago. The third district lies in the northeastern Part of the state, and takes in the Elkhorn Valley. Ross L. Hammond, a pushing re- publican editor of Fremont, succeeds Rep- resentative Meikeljohn as the republican candidate. Judge Samuel Maxwell has been nominated by the populists, free silver democrats and silver republicans. He was the candidate for the supreme bench last year. In 1894 there was a regular demo- cratic candidate in the field, as well as a populist candidate. Mr. Meikeljohn had 16,531 votes; Devine, the populist, 11,728, and Hensley, regular democrat, 8,000. The prob- lem for the republicans 1s to determine how many of those 8,000 votes the: in now secure for thelr candidate. The ver sen- timent Is strong in the district, and Judge Maxwell, who is an eminent jurist, has the respect of all parties. But he js old and quite infirm and his opponent is young and vigorous. In the fourth district Representative Hainer must do some hard fighting to Le re-elected. The populist and free silver democrats have combined on W. L. Stark, who was their candidate two years ago. Hainer’s plurality then was 4,000, but he cannot look for as much this time ‘The populists profess confidence in their ability to defeat Congressman Andrews in the fifth district. Two years ago Andrews’ plurality ever McKelghan was one thou- sand, but the undercurrent of populist sen- timent in the District is very strong. Mc Kelghan was originally elected cn the sod-house and one-cow issue. The free sil- ver populist candidate this time is J. D. Sutherland, who is pretty active. The sixth district is usually conceded to the populists. Congressman Kem carried it in 1894 by twenty-five hundred majority. He had the democratle indorsement. This year the fusion candidate is Judge W. L. Green, who has a local reputation as a campaign stumper. His republican op- ponent is A. E. Cady. —__>_—_ GROWTH OF SOUND MONEY FEELING. McKinley Men in Montana Hopeful for the State. Special Correspondence of The Evening Star, HELENA, Mont., September 12, 15%. The sudden grev-th of sentiment in this state, supposed to be given over irretriev- ably to the silver theory, in favor of Mc- Kinley and “the existing gold standard” has surprised no ene more than the Mc- Kinley men themselves. Montana, owing to its extensive silver mine interests, has always been a hotbed of free silver senti- ment. The mine owners, through the lead- ing newspapers which they control, and through aspiring politicians and office seek- ers, have taken good care that the silver sentiment should not wane. While there has never been anything approaching a beycott of gold men, nevertheless the bus- iness man was made to feel that his bus- iness interests lay parallel to the silver use, and to outward appearances at least he fell into line, Immediately after th. nomination of Bryan and the “Bryanizing’ of Senator Mantle, Congressman Hartman and other leading republicans, a wave of silver enthusiasm swept over the state which caused the McKinley men to re- treat to their hols and pull the holes in after them. It was cnly a few weeks ago that they dared to peep out. They were very much surprised to find several other McKinley men peeping out here and there. Col. W. F. Sanders of this city at once set about organizing What seemed a hopeless cause. Success beyond all pectation attended his efforts, and cou after county elected McKinley delegations to the staie convention. The Mantle-Hart- man wing of the party began to get frigh ened. To save themselves they finally, about a month before the convention, called the “Butte conference,” at which it was agreed that “for the sake of the party” thi factions should unite in a > tie! separate on the electoral an tickets. Col. Sanders refuse: r arrangement, and declared that state nom- inees must stand on the national platform. The fight went on, and the Bryanized re- publicans were scared nearly out of their boots in this city the other day, when Sanders came within two votes of actual controlling the state convention. And it is certain that ff the colonel had been a little less of a jigater and a little more of a politician he weuld have succeeded. In the end, however, the findings of the Butte conference were accepted, and after the state ticket had been nominated, the Man- tle-Hartman following withdrew, and a straight-out republican electoral and con- gressional tcket was named. McKinley Men Hopet While the McKinley men have not yet got to the point of claiming that they will carry the state, they are exceedingly hope- ful. Now that they have had the courage to declare themselves, they find that the “sound money” sentiment is growing apace. The east half of the state, whose principal industry is sheep raising, and which is nct so much interested in silver mining, is pretty solid for McKinley. Butte, tov, which is the great copper mining center, doesn’t see what advantage copper is to Ket out of free coinage, and fears that if the value of money should depreciate the industry would be greatly affected. The gold mining industry, which has ieen grow- ing at a great rate since the depreciation of silver, causes a further division of <enti- ment. In view of all these things, the Mc- Kinley men have concluded to lay their cese before Marcus Aurelius Hanna, and point out to him that if the three electoral votes of Montana are worth the effort they cen be obtained by a vigorous campaign, becked by the speakers and the funds of the national committee. It remains to be seen whether Hanna will think it worth while. Now ex- Senator Carter's Action. In this connection, the eleventh-hour de- cision of Senator Carter to cast his lot in with the McKinley wing of the party didi make a very good impression. The Senator teok no part whatever in the campaign antecedent to the state convention, but In- stead went on a hunting trip without ex- pressing his opinions. When he came back and saw which way the tide was turning, he wrote his letter, and then left for Wash- ington “on pressing business” before the convention met. He was not received vith open arms by the McKinley men, and, of course, 13 not in the least popular with the Mantle-Hartman faction. It seems certain that if McKinley is elected the republican party in this state will be led iy different men from those who have hitherio domi- nated its destinies, Col. Sanders Henry Knippenberg, the only great sil mine owners who have come out for gold, will be the leaders, and will distribuze the patronage. This, if McKinley wins, wheth- er he carries this state or not. Government Bonds. Quotations reported by Corson & Macart- ney, bankers, per cents, registered. conpon of registe . coupon of xtra, $2,482.80; ds inter wheat patent, $3.500$3. 14ahOly receipts, ushels; stock, 1,227) 3 S—southern wheat 63%: do. on grade, 624a6 26 A260; sales, eouthern white corn, 27228; do Oats fairly steady-No, mixed, 21 asked—recelpts, none; ‘stock, 312,204 bushels. Rye fir neatby, 364037; western, 37%4.38- receipts, bushels; exports, none; stock, 94,140 bushels, casier—choice __‘timot! $12.500a$13.00, freights firm, steamers ‘active steam to Liv. per’ bushel, “Sd. November; ¢ quarter, 38.9d.a38.10%d. Sugar steadr, unchanged. ed. Eggs steady—fresh, 14a14%s. active, unchanged. Whisky unchanged. —__—_ Grain and Cotton Market. Furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co., 1421 F street, members New York stock exchange, Hay Grain st rk for orders per September and October. Bur f correspondents Mess' Ladenburg, Thal- mann & Co., New Yor GRAIN. ‘Open. High. Low. Close. 61K G2 fh 215 2 November. December: 8.15 January. 8.28 FINANCE AND TRADE Initial Prices Strong on Advices From London. —— ENCOURAGING OUTLOOK FOR EXPORTS ——-_-+ Growing Confidence in the Solu- tion of Pending Questions. —— GENERAL MARKET — REPORT: Speclal Dispatch to The Evening Star. NEW YORK, September 18.—Marked im- provement in the tone of the London mar- ket, expressed principally in a growing confidence in easier money rates at that center, resulted in a strong opening throughout the speculative Het this morn- in. The large short interest created in the foreign market as the result of last week's advance in the offictal discount rate and impending political disturbances in eastern Europe ts relied upon to force a sharp re- covery in prices should money conditions Lecome more settled. Consols are expected to be especially sensitive to improvement in general conditions. The encouraging outlook for an acti export season, as indicated by tie outward movement of grain and cotton, is a signifi- cant factor in the prevent situation. With lances already in our favor, and s for the transportation of freight so numerous that all available space has been sold for the balance of the year, the natural tendency of prices is kept in the douvttat column by political considerations Moderate imyrovement in prices, such as was recorded today on lmited lealings, 1) dicates a growing confiderce in a satisf tory solution of these embarrassing consid- erations. ‘Traders hereto®re activ in de- pressing prices have becom: promi- nent in the opposite direction. The declin- ing tendency, noted during the middle of the week, required a considerably larger volume of business than has been nec: sary to force the recovery of the last two The absence of any pressure to sell on all sid ctions are hamper ige long stock. The withholding of the demand from investment sources amounis to a practical assurance that the upward movement will culminate with any general taking of profits. This result is not only pected, but desired, since t more is and professional trans- 1 by the failure to dis- outside would be much by a reaction and of antielv in the period tion of their respe. ation being su fal argument in fo list general in sympathy with the activity in the prop- moved up fractionally ertics name A disposition to realize early pur Was entirely responsibie for the recessions recordei during the first half of the final hour. The prospect of local money rates reced- ing under the legal r as the result of gold importations, inc from day to day, The bank statement tomorrow may not fully reflect. the week's changes in monetary conditions, but a partial return to more normal trea: tions xpecte: The settlement of the southern rate war, or assurances that t isturbing system would immediately restore its regular rat may be includ i y’s importa: favorable de s. The ruinous 7 BS Inaugurated in defiance of all business methods, of making a favorable showin of tonnage at the expense of profits is happily on the verge of abardonment. If western managers are reminded of thelr obligations to shareholders by the tn tervention of the courts, as in this the result should find substantial reflection in values. ——-— FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL, The following are the opening,the highest and the lowest and the closing prices of the New York stock market today, as reported by Coreon & Macartney, members New York stock exchange. Correspondents, Messrs. Moore & Schley, No. 8) Broadway. High. Low. Close. American Mey Ms) 1% 2% American Sugar, SiceeT pers’ & S American Tobacco 6i 61K American Cotton Oii 12 12% Atchison. ae 4 nus Baltiwore & Ohi 2 13g 13 Bay State Gas. : ay. iG Canada Souther 2 4a say Canada Pacific 4 a Chesapeake & Ohio 02185 18% ©. C. CA St. Louis 2 5 2 Chicago, B&Q... 07, Cincago & Northwestern ey org Chicago. R. I. & Pacttic! solidated Gas, American Spirits. Enie General ri Minois Central Laclide Gas. Lake Shore. BES Louisville & Nashville. Metropolitan Traction... aied. National Lead Co.. .... ational Lead Co., Pid. . jew Jersey Central. Ont. & Wester Pacitie Mail Phila. & Read Sothern Ry Phila. Trac Te acti val and Trou. “BON = soy *Western Union Tel. “Big > Stock Exchange. Journ over Saterday during Sep- <all_12_ o'clock —m.— Washington ST at a0: 5 at 40. Bonds. 4s, registered, Bid, 106% asked. U Wik asked. “1 4s, 1925, 11 v . 1904, 110 hid, 111 sk District « vin Ronds. 20-year fund Ss, TOL wid. J, 105 Water stock is, 1 Water stock 7s, eurres funding, cur bid Miscelianeous Bonds. 102 bid. Diet Metropolitan Iailroad 1 sked. Belt Kalle cond Gs, NO bid, 113 asked ‘A, 10s. Did. Washington Washington ‘Compai Potonn ican American TL asked West ‘Bnd, Deposit and Trust, ud Trust, 1S asked. Al 142 arked. Washington Capital Traction bid, 111 axked ks |. 6 asked. District Title, 3 merican Gr Morgenthaler Lanston Mu Md. Lincol Linotype, Anos Hail, “9 Died From Polson. Dr. Stirling Ruffin, who was directed by Coroner Hammett to make an autopsy on the body of Michael Mahoney, the ex- soldier, who died from a dose of “Rough on Rats,” has reported to the coroner that the cause of Mahoney’s death was poison, as has all along been supposed.