Evening Star Newspaper, September 23, 1896, Page 1

= THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 110i Sn ies are Cor. 11th ro by on per era eee Soman ve Kew York Office, 49 P 49 Potter tor Building, ‘The Evening Star Is served to subscribers in the city by carriers, on their own account, at 10 cents ber week, or 44 cents per month. ies at the counter 2 cents each. By mail—anywhere in the United States or postage prepaid—60 cents ber month. Saturday Quintuple Sheet Star, $1 per year, with foretgn postage added, $3. ‘Entered at the Post Oflice at Washington, D. C., as second-class mail inatter.) [>All mail subscriptions must be paid in advance. Rates of advertising made known on application. Che Lvening Star. No 13,591. WASHINGTON, D. C., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1896—TEN PAGES. TWO CENTS. | THACHER’S POSITION A More Definite Statement to Be Obtained. COMPOSITION OF THE COMMITTEE ——S A Majority in Favor of the Candi- date’s Deposition. SENATOR HILL'S ATTITUDE NEW YORK, September 23.—The talk of the hotel corridors and the gossip of the political centers today is the unprecedent- edly interesting meeting of the democratic state committee last night, which began at 8 o'clock and lasted until very nearly 3 clock this morning. The result, the appointing of a commit- tee of five to wait upon John Boyd Thacher and get a more definite expression of his views upon ihe state platform, is subje:t to various constructions. Those of Tam- many who oppose Mr. Thacher’s candidacy claim that they voted for this amended resolution for the purpose of compromi: vntil Mr. Thacher could be pinned down to a more absolute statement regarding his attitude toward the national ticket. Tho: hewever, who supported Senator Hill in his fight for the retention of ‘Thacher claim that it was a victory for Senator Hill in his attempt to make the campaign on state issues cnly. The vote on the propositio: have Thacher further interviewed was to nd this rather points toward the comprom: solution as being the true one. Committee to Call on Thacher. Of the cvinmittee of five appointed to wait upon the nominee and ascertain (as the resolution phrases it) “his willingness or unwillingness to accept in its entirety the platform adopted at Buffalo,” a major- ity hold that Mr. Thacher's letter should be met with a demand for his withdrawal from the ticket: one will vote for Thacher and the fifth will be governed by the wishes of United States Senator Murphy, who has rot given an opinion as yet regardii ‘Thacher ietter. The committee will wait on Mr. Thacher at his home in Albany the latter part of week and report back to the commit- tee on Monday night. In the meantime the result of the heat- ed controversy of last night between Sena- tor Hill and Senator Grady forms these interesting conclusions. Senator Hill is again: form as emphatically as he was in the go convention. He believes in and ht for a campaign by the siate de- y upen state Issues only, support- ing the democratic national nominees, but not their platform. He deprecates the catering of the party to the latoring element urging that the latter are mistaken in their support of the Chicego platform. He terms the Chicago platform “a heli- ish invertion designed to please the anar- chistic sentiment of Tillman, Altgeld, Most and Deb: the national plat- ‘Tammany’s Position. Tammany Hall, through Senator Grady, declared that Mr. Thacher could not poll 50,000 votes In New York city. The popu- lists and more radical silver men will, if Thacher remains in the race, repudiate him and hold a convention of their own, with the Intention of making a clear line between silver and gold in this state. Tkese are the issues as plainly set forth last night and more clearly defined by the opinicns of the leaders this morning. The friction has not subsided one whit, and the Tammany leaders declare that Thach- er must step down and make way for a silver man. There are those who believe that the postponement of the decision in Mr. Thacher's case was for the purpose of awaiting the action of the Brooklyn con- vention of gold men tomorrow night, and the effort to have them indorse Thacher still continues. Committeemen Differ. There is a difference of opinion among members of the state democratic commit- tee as to the significance of the resolution adopted last night's meeting. Norton Chase, Mr. Thacher’s friend and sponsor. said: “The text of the resolution has been misquoted. It simply called for the com- mittee to go to Albany and notify Mayor Thacher of his nomination. It is not a pumping commitiee in any sense of the word.” Norman E. Mack and State Committee- man Smith of Buffalo were asked what their views were. Mr. Smith, who voted on the resolution, said: “It was clearly the intent of the resolution, and it was so stated, that the committee go to Albany and get a clearer statement of Mr. Thach- er's attitude toward the Chicago platform. It was with that understanding that we voted, and the fact that the committee is to go on Friday and report on Monday night is sufficient proof of that. If some- body has juggled with the thing since we passed it we will find out on Monday Chairman Danforth said that it was not true, as stated in a local paper, that Mr. Hill had said that he would rather see the democratic party in h— than on the Chi- cago platform, and Mr. Hill corroborated the denial. What Senator Hill Says. Senator Hill said to an Associated Press reporter today, before returning to Albany: “The final outcome of the meeting of the state committee last night was a v for those who are anxious to preser state organization, no matter what the divisions may be upon national issues. It was a victory for those who do not believe that a man is not a good party man unless he swallows everything or cannot stand upon a platform unless he believes ih every statement in it unqualitiedly. The story this morning to the effect that the resolu- tion finally adopted was for the purpose of sending a committee to see Mr. Thacner as to his views ts unqualitiedly false. “The r tion adopted was th one and merely asks that a comm appointed to tell Mr. Thacher that he nominee of the party. No qualiticat any kind are inciuc Mr. Grady a resolution as a substitute for Mr. § and which rea “‘Resolved, That a committee of five be appointed to wait upon John Boyd Thacher And request his acceptance of the nomina- tion of governor upon an unqualified in- dorsement of the Buffalo platform.’ I pointed out that such a resolution was Impossible, and when the debate had pro- Bressed far enough, a substitute was intro- @uced, which read: “Resolved, That a committee of five be appointed to notify the candidates on the Btate ticket of their nomination, and that such committee report back to the state ecmmittee at a meeting to be held Monday, September 28, the result of its action.’ said Senator Hill, “that means just what it says, and it took the place of all the other resolutions. Acting under it, the committee has no power to project its views at Mr. Thacher, but merely to an- nounce to him his nomination. He will do the talking.” -And Senator Hill smiled a satisfied smile. The clerk and the secretary of the com- mittee voiced the text of the last resolution as given by Senator Hill. There were only two votes against it, and one (Senator Grady) not voting. While the indications are that Senator Hill bas thus far controlled the action of the state committee, it is possible that there may be trouble at the meeting next Mon- day unless by that time Mr. Thacher shall have made his position clear. at usual MARRIED LAST MAY] Romantic Elopement of Edwin 8, Keen and | Miss Grace Winslow. The Parents of the Couple Are Ap- Praised of the Match by a Star Reporter and Make No Objections. The very large circle of friends of Mr. Edwin S. Keen and Miss Grace L. Winslow were greatly surprised today at the news which came from Baltimore and was rapid- ly disseminated, that the popular young couple kad been married in that city May last. It has been accepted as a matter of course among the acquaintances and in- timates of the two young people that Mr. Keen would one day lead his charming sweetheart to the altar, but the youth of the parties prevented the belief that such a thing as an eerly marriage was being considered. It was the expectation on the part of the couple, however, that there might be parental objection to their mar- riage on account of their ages that led to the romantic termination of thelr court- ship. Mr. Keen, who is in his twenty- second year, is the son of Mr. George T. Keen, the well-known F street tailor, and Miss Winslow {s nineteen years old, and is the daughter of Mrs. Sarah G. Winslow of 1208 K street northwest. The marriage was performed May 26 at the parsonage of the Exeter Street M. E. Church, 204 Ais- quith street, Baltimore, by the Rev. Henry D. Mitchell, pastor of the church. Mr. een secured a marriage license ftom the Baltimore court on the day on which the ceremony took place. The marriage was solemnized in the parlor of the parsonage, Mrs. Mitchell, the wife of the clergyman, being the witness. The license was return- ed to the court by Mr. Mitchell June 26, and the marriage duly recorded as required by the laws of Maryland. Mr. Keen is engaged in business with his father at 1312 F street northwest and is an industrious young man with excellent habits. Miss Winslow that was is a very pretty girl with many accomplishments and attractions of a mental as well as of a per- sonal sort. Their affection for each other has been marked for a very long time, and has been regarded with amiable approval by their respective families. George T. Keen was told by a Star reporter this morning that he was a father-in-law on his son Edwin's account he was very much surprised, but accepted the situation with extreme good nature. “I knew they were sweethearts,” said Mr. Keen, “but I had no idea that they were contemplating marriage so soon, much less that they had been married. Miss Winslow ts a very charming young lady, and 1 am sure she will make my sen a splendid wife. The bcy is young, and perhaps too young, to under- take such serious responsibilities, but I have no doubt that he will meet them properly and will have, I hope, a very happy life. But I must say the young rascal has kept his matrimonial venture quiet with great success.” The Star reporter then called upon Mrs. Winslow at her residence on K street and informed her of the facts above set forth. Mrs. Winslow was evidently much affected by the news. She had no objections what- ever to Mr. Keen as a son-in-law, because the young man was there paying a morn- ing call on his bride when the reporter called on his delicate mission, and Mrs. Keen, who at that time was to her friends and family simply Grace Winslow, answr- ed the reporter's ring and took his name to her mother. Mrs. Wirislow regretted that her daughter had taken such a step, stating that she desired her to be married when she did get married at home in the proper way, but she realized that it would be better to have the marriage made public as soon as possible. As to the mar- rege of Miss Grace to Mr. Keen she had no objections whatever, save only the rather thouglatless course the young peo- ple pursued in carrying out their intention. Mr. and Mrs. Keen will doubtless be over- whelmed with hearty congratulations, be- cause both are popular to a high degree and Kave hosts of friends and acquaint- ances to wish them long life, prosperity and happiness. _>-— FUSION IN KENTUCKY. Populists and Democrats Agree on the Electors. Major P. P. Jchrston, chairman of the silver democratic state central committee, and Joe A. Parker, chairman of the pop- ulist state executive committee, met at Louisville yesterday afternoon and signed an agreemert whereby fusion in presiden- tial electors is to be effected, the populis:s withdrawing their ticket in return for two places on the demce: ticket. The demo- cratic candidates for Congress will be sup- portea by the porulists wherever such an arrangement car be made, the object, as expressed in the agreement, being to se- cure the elect:on of W. J. Bryan for Presi- dent ane a Congress in harmony with his views on tne financial question.”” Major Johnston says this makes Ken- tucky sure for Bryan. ——__- ++ —-___ Two New Steamships. The United States consul at Belfast, Ire- land, reports to the State Department that the Atlantic Transport Steamsh!p Company, the steck of which is held principally by Americans, has contracted for the consiruc- tion of two twin-screw steamships, with 2 freight capacity of 10,000 tons each and ac- commodations for 250 passengers, to equal the best Atlantic liners. Each vessel is to cost $750,000, and is to be added to the line between New York and London. —____+-e -__- Licut. Lang’s Probable Retirement. Lieut. Lang, the officer who caused some- thing of a sensation in army circles a few years ago by marrying the daughter of an enlisted man at West Point, is likely to be placed on the retired list on account of physical disabilities. He has been on the sick list for several months, and an order just issued extends his leave fer six months on surgeon's certificate of disability. If hia incapacity for active service continues be- yond the limits of his additional leave, it is probable that he will be ordered to exam- ination for retirement. —————— The Austrian Minister Returns. Mr. Von Hengelmuller, the Austrian min- ister, has returied io the city from a Icng visit to Austria and has resumed his res- idence at 1207 Connecticut avenue. Some time ago It was reported from Vienna that the diplomatic representative of Austria at Washington was to be raised to the grade of ambassador, but the report lacks official confirmation.” In case of such ac- tion the United States would take similar action in the case of its representative at Vienna, and Minister Tripp would become an ambassador like our representatives at London, Paris, Berlin and Rome. —— Executive Clemency. The President has pardoned James G. Dozier, sentenced in Mississippi to three years’ imprisonment for embezzling a letter, and has commuted to eleven months actual imprisonment the thirteen months’ sentence imposed in the case of Matthew Simanoft and Nicolo Sackaloff, in Alaska, for illegal sale of liquor. Pardons hawe been denied in the cases of Ham and Jim Stuart, sentenced in Texas to two years’ imprisonment for counterfeiting. + —________ To Drill Naval Militia. The monitor Monadnock left Port Angeles, Washington, this morning for Eureka, Cal., to drill the naval militia of California, SENATOR ELKINS He is Sure West Virginia is Safe for McKinley. HIS VIEWS AS 0 OTHER STATES Sound Money Sentiment Growing in Shenandoah Valley. OTHER REPUBLICAN NEWS Ex-Senator Blair of New Hampshire was a caller at republican committee headqu ters today, returning from a trip through the Shenandoah valley of Virginia. “Sound money is making a strong fight in that section,” said Mr. Blair. “There is heavy disaffection in the democratic ranks, scme of the most substantial men of the valley coming over to our side on account of the money question.” Senator Elkins on the Outlook, Senator Elkins of West Virginia is in the city for a few days before starting again on his stumping tour in West Virginia. The Senator has made ten or a dozen speeches in the northern part of the state, and in a few days will begin the campaign in the southern portion, having entirely re- covered from his recent indisposition. He repudiates the insinuations that he is luke- warm as to the results of the coming elec- tion, and declares that he will continue in the campaign until the end, and will prob- ably speak in Ohio, Indiana and Illinois, and possibly other states. Of his own state he feels no doubt of the result, and says it wil give McKinley a majority of from 10,000 to. 15,000, There 1s some disaffection among republi- cans in the state on account of the silver question, but this, Mr. ins says, will be More than made up by the vote of the “gold standard” democrats. The Senator hes kept in close touch with the leaders, and, from the information he has received, expresses the belicf that Maj. McKinley vill have a ‘‘walk over. diana, IMinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Mic’ West Virgivia, Maryland and Dela 5 he says, “and the chances are favorable for Minnesota, Nebraska, California and Ken- tucky.”” A Poll in Omaha. The congresional committee is advised that in South Omaha, Neb., a ballot was taken at Cudahy’s packing plant a few days ago and over 30) votes were polled for McKinley. All of the tickets were of the same color and the men were pro- tected in casing their vote the same as on election day. The vote stood in the pack- ing house: McKinley, 486; Bryan, 311; 4. At the office: McKinley 12; Palmer, 4. Bryan, 323; : of the men employed in the Cudaty plant are old-line democrats. Representative Henderson of Iowa has written the committee that the resuits of his investigation in Minnesota warrant the belief that the state will go republican by 40,000, He says that Congressman Towne, the arch priest of free silver in the north- west, will be beaten in his own district. Campaign Literature. The republican congressional committee expects to practically clos: the shipment of campaign literature within the next two weeks. The total amount shipped up to that time will be about 125 car loads. This includes congressional and other speeches alone, and dves not take into ac- count the volume of small pasters, doct ments, ete. The committce yesterday gave an order for another million copies of Sec- retary Carlisle's speech to the laboring men of Chicago. -o—-____ HOW THE ILTIS MEN DROW) ED. Detailed Story Their Coolness When Facing Death. SAN FRANCISCO, September 23.—While the story of the loss of the German gun- boat Iitis has already been told, the Doric, which arrived from the orient yesterday, brougl:t additional particulars as to the death of all but eight of her crew. After the vessel struck on the reef near South- east Promontory and began to break up, it was realized by the officers and men that no human efforts could save them. The imajority of the crew were gathered aft, where Captain Braun and the officers of the watch and Lieutenant Prasse were standing. At the moment of the gravest danger the captain gathered the doomed crew about him and called upon them to give three cheers for the emperor. They were given with wili, and waving their hats at the flag that floated over them, the brave sai!- ors showed their fidelity to the fatherland and took a farewell of life. While the cheering was going on the ship broke in two near the foremast. The masts toppled and fell, and as they went down they crashed through the bridge and swept sev- eral of the men into the sea with their tangle of rigging. Just as a big wave came curling toward the lost vessel, Gunner Raehn requested the men to join in singing the national anthem. They grasped each cther’s hands, and with their voices mingling with the howling cf the storm, they went down to death in the sea. gee REPUBLICANS IN TEXAS. Distinguished Speakers Will Be Put in the Ficld. DALLAS, Texas, September 23.—Interest in the political situation in Texas continues to grow, especially in republican circles. J. N. Huston of Indiana returned to Dallas last night, coming direct from national re- publican headquarters at Chicago. He was met here by his colleague, Charles Hedges, who has remained in Texas, and a confer- ence was at orice held with ex-Chairman John Grant, Mr. C. A. Lyon and other leaders. A number of politicians from over the state were awaiting Mr. Huston’s ar- rival, and his return is regarded as a signal for the opening of a vigorous campaign. It is stated that a number of distin- guished speakers from the north will im- mediately be put into the field. Campaign literature in large quantities is daily ar- riving at republican headquarters, and is being rapidly distributed through a literary bureau organized by Mr. Hedges. Chair- man E. H. R. Green of the state executive committee, who is now in New York, is ex- pected to return to Texas in a few days and assume direction of the campaign. The details of the fusion program with the popnlists and the gold standard demo- crats have not been made public, but there no longer seems to be any doubt that some reciprocal understanding has been reached. ——— Big Fire at Burlington, Iowa. BURLINGTON, Iowa, September 23.--The Cascade Lumber Company's mill and a large portion of the company’s lumber yards burned this morning. The loss is 000 on _milis and probably $70,v00 on ber. Insurances about $80,000. SS “Hey Rube” Went Crazy. CINCINNATI, Ohio, September 23.— Austin B. Crary, known as “Hey Rube,” for many years with Barnum’s circus and recently with the Zoological Garden here, was yesterday committed to Longview Asylum. After acting as a crazy man for thirty years he finally became crazy. SILVER AND THE TARIFF | | Probable Course in the Senate if McKinley is Elected. “ - White Metal Men Will Not Resist the Passage of a Tariff Bill. It hag often been announced ‘that even in case McKinley was elected, with a re- publican House of Representatives and a republican Senate, counting those Senators who bolted the St. Louis conyention as re- publicars, no tariff bill cou}f be passed, and there could be nothing done for the relief of the country upon republican lines. 1t has been pointed out that the Senators who cefused te vote for the Dingley bill would still have the balance of power in the Sen- ate, and could prevent the passage of a tariff bill, even with the gains in the Senate, expected in Illinois, Wisconsin, New York, with possibly Delaware and Kentucky, to- gether with Maryland and Ohio, where re- publicans have already been elected to suc- ceed democrats are realized. But it is known, as thing so far in advance can be known, that the silver men, if defeated this year, will not stand in the way of tariff legisla- tion. One of the most prominent silver men in the republican party, one of the five who refused to vote to take up the Dingley bill, and a man who had means of knowing what would be done in case of republican success, has outlined briefly the position of the silver men and the tariff issue. What One Silver Senator Says. He declared that it would be useless for the silver men, after the people had voted far as any- on the question, to try and force silver upon a tariff bill. Supposing McKinley to be elected, it would mean that the peopie believed that higher tariff and not free age was what wi needed. For the silver men in Congress to oppose tariif | legislation under these circumstances would sull give the protectionisis an opportunity to continue their fight on the same line. and prevent a square issue on silver alone. It will be the purpose of the silver men, | who say that neither under a high tariff nor a low tariff can good times be restored, to have this fact demonstrated. The republi- cans will be told to go ahead with their tariff bili, and if they have a majority in the Senate they can pass it. The silver men will want to demonstrate before the next national campaign, in case they are defeated this year, that neither under a low tariff with the gold standard nor under a high tariff with the gold standard can there be prosperity. Chairman Jones’ Belief. It ig said that Chairman Jones of the na- ticnal committee takes this view of the cxse, and believes that silver can best be advanced by allowing the fepublicans to pass their tariff bill. It is said that neither the democrats nor the populists will make ary undue effort to prevent tariff legisla- tion if the republicans have a_ majority with which they can legislate. The silver republicans who bolted the St, Luis con- vention will take the view that it will be necessary to prove what they have said to have some tariff legislation. More than this, they feel that with a deficit In the treasury receipts there will have to be some revenue legislation. Probable Course. It is quite probable that in case a tariff bill is sent over by the House some silver man will offer a free comage amend- ment. This will no doubt be adopted in a silver Senate, but in conference it will be struck out, and the Senate wili probably allow the bill to pass in the forma of a straight tariff bill. The silver men say they wculd not be justified in standing in the way of tariff legislation which was needed to obtain revenue for the government, and the cause of silver would be injured in- stead of aided by any such course. ee CZAR TAKES A REST. Queen Victoria Congratalated on the Length of Her Reig: BALLATER, Scoiland, September 23.— The czar and czarina today are recupera- ting from the excitement of yesterday, and with the exception of a drive about Bal- moral it is not likely that there will be any incident of note during the day. Queen Vicioria from carly morning had been receiving an enormous number of congratulatory telegrams from all parts of the world, t! being the day that her reign becomes the longest in English his- tory. A large force of telegraph opera- ters at the castle is employed in answer- ing these messages. The czar reached Balmoral castle last evenirg. The railroad track was heavily gvarded along the whole line. > ARRESTED FOR INCENDIARISM. An Old Employe Charged With Fir- ing a Building at Savannah. SAVANNAH, Ga., September 23.—Fire this morning gutted the five-story building on Pay street occupied by A. B. Hull & Co., wholesale grocery, and damaged the adjacent building, which was unoccupied. The loss on stock is about, $35,000, with $31,000 insurance. The damage to buildings is estimated at $15,000. Frank McStay, a foreman, fell through a grating, receiving injuries from which he soon died. James McNally, a young white man, formerly em- ployed by the firm, has been arrested for incendiarism. The building has been gut- ted three times, there having been five fires in {t during the past three years. = Interest in Jerry Simpson’s District. HUTCHINSON, Kan., September 23.—Con- gressman Chester A. Long, who has been renominated by the republicans of the sev- enth district, and ex-Congressman Jerry Simpson, the populist, began a series of six political debates here yesterday. The crowd present was estimated at from 8,000 to 10,000 perscns, while only 3,500 could be accommodated in the auditorium. When the doors were opened, notwithstanding the assistance of a heavy police force, the crowd surged for admittance, carrying the Police with them and injuring several wo- men and children. ——+—_, To Elect Blackburn’s Successor. CINCINNATI, Ohio, September 23.—A special to the Commercial-Tribune from Frankfort, Ky., says: There is now little doubt that an extra session of the Ken- tucky legislature will be called following the November election, and that the sena- torial race will be revived anda successor to Joe Blackburn elected, who will be either a republican or Jokn G. Carlisle. The point as to whether the election could be made in an extra session is not now dis- puted, as it has been settled by Acting Governor Worthington’s examination of authorities on the subject. ‘ Se Octen Steamships Arrived. NEW YORK, Sept r 23.—Arrived, Southwark, Antwerp. SOUTHAMPTON, September 23.—Ar- rived, Trave, New York, for Bremen. QUEENSTOWN, September 23.—Arrived, Rhynland, Philadelphia. GLASGOW, September 23.—Arrived, An- ehcria, from New York. BREMEN, September 23.—Arrived, Sa- Her, Baltimore. LIVERPOOL, September 23.—Arriv. Scythia, Boston. : bs THRO’ Candidate Bryan Left Philadelphia This Morning. SOLDIER ORATORS SPEAK IN WISCONSIN Nominations by the Democrats in Philadelphia. CURRENT POLITICALMATTERS PHILADELPHIA, September 23.—Candi- date Bryan left this city on the 9 o'clock train via the Belvidere division of the Pennsylvania railroad en his tour of north- ern New Jersey. He will speak in many cities <nd towns, including Lambertville, Phillipsburg, Belvidere, Washingten, Hack- ettstown, Dover, Morristown, The Oranges and Newark. He will stop one hour at Washington. At Newark the principal speech of the day will be made. Mr. Bryan is accompanied by several members of the New Jersey democratic state committe There were very few persons at the hotel ard railway station to sce him off. SOLDIER ORATORS. Distinguished erans Speak for the Gold Standard. MADISON, Wis., September 23.—The co- terie of soldier missionaries who are mak- ing a tour of Wisconsin this week in the i of the gold standard—Generals Siegel, Howard, Alger and “Cor- Tanner, arrived at Madison this morning and addi J an audience of 3,000 at the University Armory building at 10:30. Upon arrival at 9 a.m, they were given an informal reception by Governor Upham at the executive chamber, and so great was the crush that all did not have an oppor- tunity to shake hands with them before the hour for speaking arrived. At 10 o'clock a procession was formed for the mare to the armory, a mile away, and notwithstanding the early hour, the parade was-a mile in length. The speakers rode in a carriage, accompanied by Governor Up- ham and members of the reception commit- tee and escorted by 200 soldier veterans marching on foot, followed by the Sound Money Club of the Fuller & Johnson and Gisholt manufacturing plants, ward clubs and delegations from the — surrounding country. As the parade approached the armory a salute of thirteen guns was fired. Senator Vilas presided at the meeting and in opening made a brief but stirring specch. This afternoon the party left to continue the tour through the north and west, speaking at Lacrosse this evening. NOMINATIONS IN PHILADELPHIA. Ex-Congressman McAleer Nominated for Congress. PHILADELPHIA, September 23.—1 Congressman William McAleer was nomi- the democrats of A nated for Congress by the third congressioral district today. ringing letter from Mr. McAleer decla: unreservedly for the gold standard was read in the convention. The third is the only one of the five districts in the city that is regarded as doubtful. The repub- licans at their recent convention adjourned without making a nomination, and it 1s rumored that a deal will be made whereby Mr. McAleer will receive republican sup- port in exchange for democratic support of republican legislative candidates. In thé other districts of the city no nominations Were made today, and there is doubt whether the democrats will name candi- dates in them Judges Beitler and McMichael (republi- cans) and Gordon (democrat) recently re- tominated by the republicans, were in- dorsed by the democrats today. Conven- ticns were also held to name candidates for sheriff and city commissioner. Why Populists Oppose Sews ST. LOUIS, Mo., Reed, HH. finance committee cf the people’s party, says that September 23.- Wie chairman cf th? national unity of all the refurm forces will unqu tionably give Mr. Bryan the solid south and west and several other states, tus insur- ing his election. This, he said, could be brought about by accepting the compromise ticket nominated at St. Louis—Bryan and Watson. “Why are populists unwilling to support Mr. Sewall?” he was asked. “To support Mr. Sewall the populists wculd have no partner in the compact, and it would be a virtual abandonment of their organization. Every argument that proves Mr. Bryan a suitable candidate proves Mr. Sewall unsuitable. Mr. Sewall is undoubt- ecly personally a men of fine character and standirg, but his political record and his individual interests are antagonistic to the reforms Mr. Bryan advocates and the pop- ulists demand.” Reception to Ex-Secretary Smith. ATLANTA, Ga., September 23.—The Ful- ton Club, one of the leading social organ- izations of Atlanta, tendered a reception last night to Hoke Smith, ex-Secretary of the Interior, in appreciation of his high public service and by way of weicoming him-back to the city after his three years of service in Washington. In presenting the distinguished guest President S. W. Wilkes of the clu» said: “We feel that in’ his conduct of the De- partment of the Interior he has served the country well and has reflected great credit and honor on his city and state. We de- light thus to honor him as the first citizen in Atlanta.” In response to the greetings of the club Mr. Smith talked briefly and informally. Kapsas Gold Democrat TOPEKA, Kan., September 23.—The elec- toral ticket of the gold standard democrats of Kansas has been completed and filed. The electors nominated, the committee claims, are representative democrats and leading citizens of their respective local- ities. The committee will soon issue an address to the voters of the state urging them to support the ticket and to advance the interests of the cause it represents in every possible way. Convention of Democratic Clubs. ST. LOUIS, Mo., September 23.—Prepara- tions are being made for the convention of the Association of Democratic Clubs, which is to meet here in the auditorium, October 3. The convention will last two days and will bring to St. Louis some of the biggest men in the democratic party. Among those who are expected to be present are Will- iam J. Bryan, Arthur Sewall and ex-Secre- tary of the Interior Smith of Atlanta. An Editor Named for Congress. KANSAS CITY, Mo., September 23.—Jay H. Neff, editor and publisher of the Daily Drovers’ Telegram, was nominated for Congress by acclamation by the republi- cans of the fifth district. He made a speech bitterly scoring what he termed the “free silver heresy.” Californians to Go to Canton. SAN FRANCISCO, September 23.—An ef- fort is to be made to get up an excur- sion party of not less than 100 republicans from this coast to make a pilgrimage to Canton to see and shake hands with Mc- Kinley before election day. Letters Received Assert That Michigan Will Be for Bryan. Vice Chairman Stevens Has Gone to Chicago to Remain There Until the Election. Vice Chairman Stevens of the silver party received a telegram from Chicago this morning and hurriedly left for that city. It is probable that he will remain there from now on, paying occasional visits to Washington. The headquarters here will be in charge of Secretary Difenderfer. The silver party managers say they have received a large number of letters from Michigan during the last few days assuring them that there is no doubt that that state will be for Bryan by a good ma- jority. One of these letters is from Dan. W. Atkinson, president of the Free Silver Club at Sparta, Kent county, Mich. It is as follows: Silver is bound to win in Michigan, be- cause every party in the state has ad- ted free silver until the paign, and there are thousands of 1 licans and prohibitionists who can’t and won't surrender the conviction of a lie time at the command of a few politicians who change color in a single night. In any ordinary campaign the democrats and pop ulists combined are a tight match for the republicans, and now when thousands of republicans, and hundreds of prohibitionists are joining us, there can be no doubt of the result. So far as I can learn, there are very few defections from the democratic party, and the vote gis the gold demo- crats will be so little that it will cut ao figure in tne general result. 4 I do not know ingie man here who will vote it. The silver prohibitionists will generally support Bryan.” A letter received from an Indianapo man says that five of the six voters in family are republicans, but they are going to vote for Bryan. He says he hopes to make the family unanimous for Bryan be- fore the election. e- OW IT WAS GOOD. An Ofictal at Democratic Headquar- Doubts bout Gold Coin. McKean, the assistant secretary National Association of Democratic went into an uptown national bank this afternoon with two drafts, calling for five dollars each. Pushing them in at the paying teller’s window, Mr. McKean said “I want gold for those.” ‘The paying teller cast a hasty and expert eye over the securities, and picking up two five-dollar gold pieces, shoved them back at Mr. McKean. “{ don’t want that stuff,” said Mr. Mc- Kean, abrupuy. “Why, that’s gold,” returned the aston- paying teller. you buy stamps with it?” inquired Mr. McKean. “Why, of course!” said the teller. Well,” said the customer, reluctantly. gathering up the coins, “I thought if I took those down and offered them for stamps that Jim Willett might give me fits.” a Personal Mention. Secretary Carlisle is expected in this city from Gray Gables tomorrow or Friday. Secretary Herbert will return to this city from his European tour about the Ist prox- imo. Col. Dallas Bache, medical department, is at the Ebbitt. Lieut. H. F. Jackson, 2d Artillery, is in the city on leave of absence. Lieuts. O. W. Bell, 3d Cavalry, and H. H. Lebbetts, 12th Infantry, are at the Ven- dome. Maj. H. O. Perley, medical department, is it 2418 14th street. Mr. Don Fugitt, the captain of the Co- lumbian University foot ball team, has gone to study engineering at the Lehigh University. Capt. William Bainbridge-Hoff, forme: iy of the training ship Lancaster, and now on waiting orders, has returned to the city from a short vacation, and is domiciled at 1szv Jefferson place. eee Gold Coming From Australia. The Treasury Department hus received information of the expected arrival torvor- row at San Francisco of $2,500,000 in Eng- lish sovereigns, which will be deposited in the United States mint in that city in ex- change for gold mint certificates, and these in turn will be deposited in exchange for currency to be paid to the importers im DIDNT | NEW JERSEY|4T SiLveR HeaDQuaRTeRS/ MINERS PUT IN JAIL. Taking Steps to Repress Disorder a Leadville. OUTSIDERS BLAMED FOR VIOLENCE Full Power Given the Military by the Governor. WATER WORKS ATTACKED LEADVILLE, Col., September 23.—The city council held a special session yester- day, at which a committee of citizens ap- peared and asked that ail vagrants and suspicious characters be driven from the city. The council postponed action until the regular session last evening, when it was decided not to take such action, but instead to ask the governor to decla martial law at once, and the request officially made. There are grave fears on all sides that uniess martial law is at once declared se- rious acts of vicience will occur. President Auburn of the Miners’ has disappeared ary Dewar, wife says he has nct been at home last Saturday, was in the city yesterda Three of the men killed im Monday morn- Union whose ing’s riot, Meir, Be and Mahoney, are said to have pecn identified as © Creek men, and it is jeved by many that most of the lawlessness was com- mitted by outsiders. A disagreement tween an employing baker and the Baker! Union today r resulting in the dec ion of a boycott against the militia, After a stormy meeting of the union last night, however, it was decided to furnish the troops with bread. An attack was made umably by the strikers or their sympathizers, just before dawn today upon the 1 le water works, located in California gulch, about two miles from town. A guard of thirty soldiers iad been stationed at the works. About 5 a.m. a picket saw a flash on a distant hill, supposed to have been a sig- nai, and a little later cne of the sentries saw dark forms crawling up the hill He hailed them and he was answere@ by shot. Several scattering shois were but the attacking party, finding the wide awake, drew off without any injury being done on either side so far as known. No hostile demonstration has occurred in town Warrants have been issued for twenty- five members of the Miners’ Union. includ- ing the president, vice president, secretary and the executive committee. Three of the men have been landed in jail. They are E. J. Dewar, secretary of the Miners’ Union; Eugene Gannin, member of the ex- ecutive committee, and Gomer Richards. a member of the union who does not hold any official position. The authorities refuse to say on just what ground the warrants are sworn out, but say that the action is taken partly on information and partiy on suspicion. The Brisoners are kept closely under guard, and the sheriff will not allow them to be inter- viewed. DENVER, Col. September 23.—At 7 o'clock Governor McIntyre sent a te of instructions to General Brooks at Lead- Ville. giving that officer full power to act as his representative in suppressing riot in that city and district. General Lrooks is specifically instructed to permit no inter- ference from any source whatever, and to act with or without the co-operation of the local authorities. Lieut. Byram, the United States officer attached to the governor's staff, was with him when the telegram was being drawn up, and, on bein ked if it geve General Brooks military power suf™i- cient to enforce martial law, replied that it did practically amount to martial law. No further violence has been reported at Leadville, but as it is known that more than 500 new model Winchesters are in possession of the rioters, as well as large supplies of dynamite, grave fears are en- tertained by both the citizens and the mil- itary. To give General Brooks the full support of the entire state military force, Governor McIntyre has sent orders to the two 24 Regiment comp: held in reserve, one at Lake City and the other at Montevista, to proceed at once to Leadville. This will place at the gencral’s immediate disposal S# soldiers, including the Chaffee Light Artillery, with Gatling guns, and also the Denver City troop of cavalry. Acting Controller of the Currency Coffin received a telegram from the presidents of two national banks in Leadville, Col., this morring, saying that business had been re- sumed and that the national banks had re- New York. This gold comes from Aus- opened their doors. The restoration of tralia on the orders of New York bankers | Order is believed to be due to the presence and brokers and comes via San Francisco, | Of the National Gvard of the state, which that being a shorter route than by way of | Was called out when the trouble first as- Southampton. This shipment, added to| sumed a serious phase. amounts already reported in sight, will bring the reserve up to about $124,700,000, — DISCHARGED THE POLICE. Bellefontzine, Ohio, Had No Money to Pay Their Salaries, BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio, September 23. —All city prisoners have been released for want of money to pay the sheriff for their keeping. The entire police force was dis- charged for the same reason, and the city is now left without any protection what- ever save that of the mayor and mars’ The city has been without a saloon for nin years, but last night the city council voted to leave the question of their return to a vote of the people. The action of the ale: men has created much indignation. ia aE Lord Sackville’s Cousin Killed. PITTSBURG, Pa., September 23.—Dr. John C. Sackville, aged eighty-two years, once a skilled surgeon and eminent physi- cian, was struck by a Baltimore and Ohio train at Washington, Pa., today, and in- stanly killed. Dr. Sackville was a cousin of Lork Sackville, formerly English am- bassador at Washington, D. C., and a brether-in-law of the English poet, Robert Carr Foster. > Killed Without Provocation. CINCINNATI, Ohio, September 23.—Geo. Lewis, aged twenty-two, a colored boot- black, was shct and instantly killed in Newport yesterday by two white men, Bob Clark and James P. Austin. The murderers fied through houses and back yards, but were soon caught. Austin said they met Lewis, and without a word Clark drew his revolver and began firing. The men were intoxicated. sagt Worry Drove Him Mad. GUTHRIE, O. T., September 23.—John ——— GALE SWEEPS LONDON. Damage Caused to the Coasting and Fishing Vessels. LONDON, September 23.—A terrific gale has swept over this city and the coasts of the United Kingdom. The storm broke last evening, and lasted all night long, playing havoc with the trees in the London parks and causing a great amount of damage among the coasting and fishing craft. The loss of life, however, is reported to be slight. The Red Star Line steamship Rhynland, Capt. Benyon, from Philadelphia on Sep- tember 12 for Liverpool, arrived at Queens- town this morning, and reported having passed through the full force of the gale seas Swept over her and flooded her deck house and state rooms. The mail boat running between Calais and Dover was badly damaged by the storm. — Kentucky Turnpike Rioters, CINCINNATI, Ohio, Septembe A special to the Commercia! igreap from Lawrenceburg, Ande: The turnpike rioters are out agair. day night they destreyed twenty of the twenty-four toll gates in Ande: on county. Last night they were out to finish tne re- maining four. The county last fall voted to make the pikes free. appraisement, condemnation and p: have been made, but the peop) wait for relief in that way and res to mob law. Under the laws of 4 tucky this county will have to make good the icss and damage by the mob. Pro lin, for se not aid Railway Conductors’ Convention. LOS ANGELES, September The bi- ennial convention of the Order of Railroad Conductors of America, to be held in this Daniels, the wealthiest man in Guthrie, | “!'Y ! the early part of next May, prom- committed suicide last night, shooting him-| !8¢s to be one of the most notable gather- self through the heart in the presence of | ings in the history of the city. Elaborate his wife. He is supposed to have lost his| Preparations are now under way by the reason through worry ovef the cerious| Pallfoad men of southern California for entertaining the visitors. auness of =n a his family. The Grand Chief Conductor Clark, who is at ‘amily came from incoln, Neb., four] the head of the organization, has been years ago. ee May Make the Indictments Defective. ARDMORE, I. T., September 23.—Much importance is attached to a decision of the appellate court at Scuth McAllister, hand- ed down by Judges Springer and Lewis, in the case of Curtis vs. the United States. The court holds, with Judge Kilgore, that an Indian by blood was not a competent grand juror. As a large number of grand jurors heretofore have been Indians by blood, the legality of many indictments found by tuese jurors will be attacked. se Snes snes SSS phd dawthtal A A RIE Ct I ra ie in the city for several days attending to preliminary matters in connection with the convention. —__—_—__ Senator Sherman Chicago. CHICAGO, September 23.—Senator John Sherman addressed the noonday meeting of the Commercial McKinley Club No. 1 to- day. His presence was entirely unexpected, he having just returned from a trip through Montana and Colorado. At the urgent request of club members he con- ted to make a short 5) h, a pkg ipecch, and a large