Evening Star Newspaper, October 8, 1896, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. —>————__ PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 1101 Pennsylvania Aveuue, Cor. 11th St, by i N Company, Row York Ofice, 49 Potter Building, ‘The Evening Star is served to subscribers in the city by carriers, on their own account, at 10 cents per week, or 44 cents per month. Copies at the counter 2 cents each. By maf{l—anywhere In the United States or Canada—postage prepald—50 cents Ber month. Saturday Quintuple Sheet Star, $1 per year, with foreign postage added, $5.00. (Entered at the Post Otfice at Washington, D. C.. as second-class ma!l matter.) SCP All mail subscriptions iast be patd tn advan-e. Rates of advertising made known on application. Che Lveni Igy Star. No 13,604, WASHINGTON, D. ©, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1893-TWELVE PAGE: TWO CENTS. | If you want today’s news today you can find it only in The Siar. a ge DU MAURIER’S DEATH | The Artist and Novelist Succumbs to Heart Troubie. HIS LATEST SUCCESS FATAL 70 HIM —___+—___ Smypathetic Demonstrations by Many Admirers. a SKETCH OF HIS CAREER = a LONDON, October 8.—George Du Maurier, the author of “Trilby,” diel lock this morning. His end w nd he passed away surrounded of Mr. Du Maurier was pa- the Xtreme. For days he has been hovering between life and death, at intervals conversing with his friends re- garding hi Upen one occasion a friend bedside referred to the succe: as a book and as # play, whereupon ier replied: res; been successful. But the popularity has killed me at last.” One of Du Maur‘er's friends, sent at his death, said “tle died almost as tragically as Sven- gali. At the zenith of Trilby's fame Sven- gali became a véctim of an affection of the heart, and Du Maurier has gone the same At the zenith of his popularity the hor has succumbed to the heart trou- as who was I from: which he always ered, his ting being accentuated by the con- stant svecession of exciting incidents in closing few months of his life Checks rained in upon him as heart trouble increased. This, com- ted by an affection of the lungs, took m off." A Sketch ef Du Maarte Louts Palmelia Busson du Maurier son of a Frenchman who was born i, where his parents fled to es- volution. The Du Mauriers were sblowers in Anjou. Du Maurier’s moth- er wa3 an Englishwoman, and the child who was de an influence on the art and litera in Paris Fevse in the Ch upied by Charles Dic Maurer was evidently disposition, because he soon of Enxland, and moved to Boulogne. age of thirteen Du Maurier went to to a man ramed Froussard, but he disti nimself. being refused gree when he was se His mother was much lure, and shortly afte: er wrote for him to where he was then en- suits and inventions Du Maurier was put as a pupil at th FP rbeck chemical laboratory of the Univer- sty ¢ . Where he studied chemistry under Dr. Williamson. He took no interest in wrk however, and spent al- | baccalaureat years of ag most all of his time drawing caricatures: utilzing his evenings practicing his voice, havirg enthusiastic in his bellef in his own muscal powers. He Adopts Art as a Profession. Du Maur father died in 1856, and the young man returned to Paris to live with his mother. They were very poor, and the future looked anything but propitio: when the son determined to follow art as rofession. Accordingly, he entered studio, which he has described in His companions in his Quartier s were Whistler, Poynter, La- strong and others. he went to Antwerp, where he the Antwerp Academy under Van Lorius and De Keyser. It was in the studio of the former that Du Maurier sud- - lost the sight of his left eye. He was from a mode! when he found his vision affected. The fear of total blindn et him constantly, but in 1850 @ specialist i Dusseldorf said he had no reason to fear losing the sight of the other ° Ir 18c® Du Maurier went to London, telling mother. who gave him ten Pounds to pay his expenses there, that he i should nev k her for another penny, ! a promise he faithfully kept. He lodged | in Newman street with Whistler and after- | ward moved to Earl's 7 He bezan vuting to Once a and Punch, | rst drawing im the latter publica ippearing in June, . and repre- 1 Whisiler and ng out of a photographer's ‘eSS as a cari aturist was instantaneous from the outse He was married in 1863, and r that he had never known upha save on account of eyes. Punch were mostly his own, but a good! many were sent to him, which he twisted turned into form. Pestlethwaite, Bun- thorne, Ponsonby, Tomkyns, Sir Geor- sceous Mijas and the other characters a: soe sted with his drawirgs were, however, all his own creation: Du Maurcer’s success as a novelist was as sudden and as unexpected to him as his ntly s: ness since The jokes in stccess as a caricaturist. How He Began Novel Writing. He was walking one evening with Henry James up and down the High street in Bayswater. James said he had great dif- ficuity in finding plots for his stories. “Plots!” exclaimed Du Maurier, “I am full of plots,” and he went on to tell him the plot of “Trilby.". “But you ought to wfite that story,” cried James. “I can't write,” he said.” “I have never writ- ten. If you the plot so much you may take it. ut James would not take ii; he said it was too valuable a present, and that bu Maurier must write the story himselt. On reaching home that night he set to we d by the next morning had writ- ten the first two numbers of “Peter Ibbet- so: He thought it must be poor stuff, and determined to look for an omen to learn whether any success would attend this new departure. So he walked out into the garden, and the very first thing that he saw was a large wheelbarrow, ana that comforted him and reassured me, for there was a wheelbarrow in the first chapter of “Peter Ibbetson.” Some time later he was dining with Pub- lisher Osgood, and he said he heard Du Maurier was writing stories, and asked io let him see something. So “Peter Ib- betson™ was sent over to America and was accepted at once. Then “Trilby” followed, and the “boom” came, a “boom” which surprised him tmmensely, for he never tock himself sertously as a novelist. Much of Du Maurier’s childhood life is related in “Peter Tbbetson,” and his life is written in his new novel, Martians.” REPUBLICAN HEADQUARTERS! A RAILROAD WRECK Not Mach News, but Such as Received is En- couraging. Two Bets Untaken in Wisconsin— Geld Democrats Working Hard in Ohio. There is a scarcity at republican head- quarters of news from the campaign, the reports, while favorable, being few in num- ber. This is accounted for on the score that the party managers are alb busy in the field at this time. The congressional can- didates are canvassing their districts, and it is only when a campaigner gets home at the end of the week or at the finish of a uilp that he finds time to communicate with headquarters. Two Bets Untaken. E. 5. Williams of Janesville, Wis., who is taking an active part in the campaign in that state, in a personal letter to Chairman Babcock says: “I have had the offer of a wager up for two weeks without any takers on these two propositions: First, that Wis- consin will give McKinley 75,000 majority. Second, that McKinley will receive 250 elez- toral votes. E. N. Cornay, chairman of the republican congressional committee for the third dis- treet of Louisiana, writes to resublican headquarters: “Prospects still look bright for cariying this district, and I am con- fident we can place it in the republican column, in spite of the obstacles sought to be placed in cur way by a faction of the arty who have put out an opposition can- didate to play into the hands of the dem- ocratic ~~ H. J. Martin, a member of the gold demo- cratic executive committee for Eaton county, Mich., which is working hard for the election of Mr. Milnes, the republican nominee for Congress, writes to republican headquarters that “all indications would seem to assure the election of McKinley,” and urges the importance of returning a scund money delegation to the House. told Democrats In Ohio. John Hopley, who is managing the congressional campaign in the thirteenth Ohio district, writes to republican head- quarters from Bucyrus: ‘The republicans who will vote for Bryan will probably be 1 in 100, On the other hand ex-Congress- man Gee. E. Seney of Tiffin, Seneca county, has a strong gold following who are openly for Mr. Harris. Ex-Congressman Wm. C. Haynes of Fremont has another strong fol- Jowing in Sandusky county, who are open- ly against his opponent, Morton. In every county the gold democrats are numerous, and the buik of them will vote for M Harris. In Erie county the gold sentimert among the democrats is particularly strong. The prospects for Mr. Harris are more fa- yorabie than at this time two yeats ago. The tidal wave is In our favor in Marion and Erie counties.” Representative Hull of Iowa writes re- publican headquarters: “The silverites are more acuve in lowa than they have been since the campaign opened. I cannot im- agine what they base the’r hopes of success en, but tney are evidently trying to make me headway here. So far as the farmers are concerned, I am satistied they are all right. Our state committee thinks McKin- iey will go ever 50,00 and maybe make it Tine. Lt other states will do as well, I am very certain McKinley will be elected by an overwhelming majority. = e+ SENATOR SMITH. He Says He Will Vote for the C Ticket. Senator Smith of w Jersey is in the 10 city on business not connected with Ue democratic headquarters here. Tne Sena- tcr has not been to headquarters, and it is not likely that he will show up there. This and other things give the impression that he wil not support the Chicago ticket, but the Senator corrected this pression in a conversation with a Star revorter this morning. “Yes,” he said, in ans to a question, “I will vote for and support the regular democratic nominees, but I will take no part in the election. I really know nothing of the situation myself, as 1 have becn out of the country, but the democratic state chairman of New Jersey telis me that New Jersey will give her electoral vote to Isry- an. He expresses no doubt about the re- sult. Senator Smith said he did not expect to make any speeches in the campaign. He will, it is understood, go to the palls and vote for Bryan and Sewall rs. He may give advice, if it Is sought by the party leaders of New Jersey, but other- wise will not take the shght¢st interest in the election. It looks very much as if he and Senator Hill will stand about in the same boat. —___—_--e GEN. GEO. H. SHERIDAN DEAD. At One Time Recorder of Decds of the District. News has been received here of the death yesterday at the Soldiers’ Home, Hampton, Va., of Gen. George H. Sheridan, who was for years a notable figure in politics and ranked high as a republican orator. He had a fine record as a soldier in the volun- teer army, and was for one term recorder of deeds in the District of Columbia. Since his retirement from office he has figured on the lecture stage, mainly in attacks upon Ingersoll’s religious theories. Of late years declin.ng health and ‘mpaired faculties obliged him to seek refuge in the National Soldiers’ Home at Hampton, and he fell a victim to softening of the brain. Arrangements have been made for the in- terment of the remains at Arlington cem- etery. Quartermaster General Sawtelle set aside a lot for that purpose today. Col. Sheridan’s burial at Arlington will be in accordance with his repeatedly expressed ish to friends in this city. Pe S$ AND SILVER. BUYING STOC ences and Beliefs With Money. One of the most astute republican poli- ticians in the country a few days ago tele- graphed from this city a large order to his New York bankers to buy stocks. He is said to be so absolutely certain of McKin- ley’s election that he has not hesitated to place thousands in a ciass of stocks which will be sure to jump to high water mark in cese of the election of the republican can- didate. Should Bryan be elected the plun- ger stands to lost thousands. Chairman Babcock of the republican con- gressional committee said this morning that stecks are being bought all over the coun- try by men who believe that McKinley will be elected. He thought this would increase ubul the day of election. Stlver men are advising their friends to buy silver. They argue that ir case Bryan is elected silver will take a big jump. If McKinley is elected they do not believe it will go down. They bel.eve the election of McKinley might even bring about a rise in silver. They put this on the ground that if. McKinley's election restores confidence and starts business everywhere this condition of affairs will be good for silver as well as everytaing else. Military Cadets. : Allen C. Keys of Minneapolis, Ming, has been appointed a cadet at the Military Academy, with George Leach of the same city as alternate. A Steam Engine Crashes Into an Electric Train, GREAT EXCITEMENT IN ALEXANDRIA Fortunately No Lives Were Lost by the Collision. AN INVESTIGATION ORDERED Se “Well, it has come at last,” was the ejacu- lation from many throats this morning when fhe repor: of the accident at the corner of Fayette and King streets had become circulated. Fortunately no loss of life was the result, as would have been the case had the electric train been going in the opposite direction. Shortly before 7 o'clock this morning glec- tric train No. 9, in charge of Conductor J. B. Farley and Motorman Mumford, was struck and knocked from the track Ly northbound"train No. 32, Conductor Bresen- ham, Engineer John Graham,engine No. 127, of the Washington Southern division of the Pennsylvania railway, at the corner of Fayette and King streets. Conductor Farley of the electric train was quite badly hurt about the head and shouklers. He was taken into the Hotel Ramer, where his in- juries received medical attention by Dr. M. W. O'Brien, the company’s surgeon, after which he was taken to his home, No. 1305 Oth street, Washington. Farley is a mar- ried man, thirty-five years of age. H. S. Burke, brakeman on the electric train, was slightly cut across the cheek, a had the thump on his left hand badiy’ cut. Both men were badly shaken up and were in a nervous, excited condition. Electric Train Damages. The damage to the electric train was most serio} The motor c strange to say, was not injured, but the coach, No. 105, next to it was carried seventy fe sylvania track, and almost entirely de- molished—the entire side being “stove in,” and the interior arrangement completely wrecked; both platforms were knocked ot and the running gear badly broken up. A the glass on both sides was smashed. This car was carried on the “nose” of the en- gine, throwing the latter from the trick. breaking off the cowcatcher and otherwis demolishing the front. Coach No. 107, the rear coach o fthe electric train,had its front badly knocked in, and was thrown from the track. blocking it completely. The tront platform was knocked off, and the running Sear seriously effecte sine Wreck Engine 127 of the Pennsy! road was badly wrecked, being thrown from the tra k about se.e ve feet from where it struck the electric train, carrying with it the middle coach. No. 105. The coweatch- er is badly damaged, the headlight gone, main rod broken, ¢ der heads smeshed in, cab broken in the right side and damage of a serious nature. Phe gates on tne ni completely tor timber. yania rail- e 2 up and broken. y nto match The ground is strewn yw th broken glass, bolts, tron, brass and umber and other debris. As stated, in No. 9 of th ptric ia way was coming from the po house to start from this city at 7 o'clock for Wasn- ington, and consequently, and inest fc tu there was no one on it but the train employes, and ft is a miracie th they were not killed. Just as the (rain reached Fayette street train No. 32 of the Pennsylvania railroad dashed around the corner Gf Duke into Fayetie at a Lightning rate, and before the electric train. could stop or cross the track it was struck broad- side and hur.ed into the air on the cow- catcher of the engine, striking the ground and literally breaking into a thoasand jeces. Many who witnessed the accil:nt stated that the steam train was runing at a rate of thirty-five miles an hour—the law of the city being five miles per nour. A High Rate of Spee The Star reporter saw H. S. Burke, *he brakeman on the electric irain, a few minuies after the accident, and he appear- ed very nervous and shaken up. He said that he saw the train at Duke sireet (two squares off) just as the train approached the crossing, and, he said, “I was so scared, it was running so fast, that I tried to get out of the window, but before I could do so and before we couid get acrcess we were struck." Thomas Gorham, an expericuced railroad engineer, told Policeman Lyles that when the train passed the corner cf Duke and Fayette strects it was runni at a speed of thirty-five miles an James Kelly, an eyewitness, teld The Star reporter that the tra:n was running at a “fearful rate, fully forty miles an hoxr.” Other witnesses to the accident, J. 11. Chilcoch, Edward Coleman, Sam Devaughn, Parker, Rich Coleman, John Fitzg ald, Robert Ford and others, al! say that the steam train was running at a high rate of speed. The train is said to nave been about ten minutes late, and was en deavoring to make up time. ‘The high rate of speed and the fact that ‘here was no flagman on duty at the corner of Fayette and King streets seems to have been the cause of the accident Gates hour, t Down, ‘The Star reporter questioned many rail- road employes, but none of them would say which train had the right of way, though from what could be learned in regard to it the steam trains have the right of way, but this is shown to the employes by the street gates being closed against the elec- tric trains, signifying the approach of a train en the Pennsyivania tracks. This morning, however, the gates were not closed and there was no flagman or watchman to warn passing pedestrians, vehicles or trains of danger, though the accident happened shortly: after 7 o'clock, when several trains had: passed on both roads. To Be Investigated. The matter will be investigated by the city authorities. Had the electric train been en route to Washington instead of the opposite direction it would have Ween load- ed down with mechanics and others off to Washington for their day’s work, and the loss of lie and limb would have been ap- palling. A wrecking force was sent to the scene from Washington, and the work of clearing the debris commenced at once. The train attached to engine No. 127 was backed into the Southern railway yards and proceeded on to Washington over their tracks. The electric railway track was cleared and travel resumed at 10 o'clock. Much trouble was experienced in getting engine No. 127 back on the track, its front truck being completely off and badly dam- aged. A large crowd of people gathered to watch the work. The track was cleared about 10:30. There was no delay to trains on account of the accident. Engineer Graham was placed under ar- rest, .but Conductor Bresenham went on to Washington with the train. Mayor Th son has ordered an investigation of the affair to take place tomorrow night at 7 o'clock. Many witnesses have been sum- moned and the matter will be thoroughly sifted. Engineer Graham of the Pennsyi- vania train in a conversation heard by The Star reporter this morning claimed that his train was running at a speed not exceeding six miles an hour. The railway employes, as is usually the case, are non- communicative in regard to the course of the accident, and no expression as to where tup the Penn- | i i } not the blame lies could be cbtained from them. It is said that at the meeting of the city council on ‘Tuesday night several matters of importance it regard to the passenger service of the € > railway company” and o her matters in connection with the Pennsylvania company wiil be brought up. It is said that the Pennsylvania company controls the electric line, and hence man- ages it. The council will, it is expec‘ed, pass an o1 inance that will protect tie life and limb of those who ride up and down the streets of the city, DISCUSSING THE DEPOSITION Some Believe That Bishop Keane Will Be Re- stcred, They Think the Vatican May Ree From Its Position When It Un- derstands American Conditions, The discussion over the deposition of Pishop Keane shows no signs of di ution, but, on the other hand, seems to increase as the vel is withdrawn from th that led to the action of the pope and a more comprehensive view is secured of the case. As the interest In the affair deepens the indignation among the liberal element of the Catholics in this country grows cor- pondingly more intense, and several prominent and influential representati this sentiment-in the church exp: ps of essed the opinion today that the final outcome of the controversy would be the restoration of Bishop Keane to the rectorship of the Catholie University. They admitted .hat this view might be regarded as Utopian when the rg.d adherence of the vatican authorities to a policy once laid down is consi hut they took the ground that Pope Leo would be quick to remedy an evil which threatened to prove so disastrous to the church in this country, when he be cel that he had been led i sion by representations that able. were anger of the Present Policy as declared that when due conside given to the serious cemplexion af- have taken here by reason of what is unwarranted assault on -the vitality of the liberal spirit to which alo} it is claimed,the remarkable progress of “he toman Catholic Church im the Uaited State has heen die, the authorities of the vai will be quick to perce.ve the danger of per ting i icated im the case shop Keane, and will reeede from it, even if such a cour repugnant. It is also carance of deep nists represented by Mgr, Schroeder have properly represented American condi- tons to the vatican, and that the same powerful party has Kept the pope and b. advisers in ignorance of the vast diff: isting between th Romiaa Catho the United States and those of the r the world, and that the pope has no accu- rate idea of the independent spirit that per- vades the masses of Catholfes in America, Effect on the Uniyersity. There is quite a division ‘of opinion as to the substantial injury which will result to the Catholic University from the deposition of the rector. Little eredence is given to fairs n a is viction that the Cardinal Satolli the allegations that wills have been de- stroyed which contained large bequests to the fnstitu of the unive ment of jon. That the wealthy friends ity are i shop Keane, however, doubtedly true, although it is not that their feeling in the matt to their deseriion of the institution, It is believed that they would not care to s the university's future jeopardized, no mat- ter how deeply they mignt deplore a tem- porary impairment of its usefuiness, by feason of the instatlation of a regime that would, for the time being, retard its pro- gressive spirit. is urs believed r would lead Rome Must Setue it. That the matter will be transferred to Rome for final settiement is conceded by all these who are interested, and it Is be- lieved, in certain quarters, that for the first time in the affairs of the Roman Catholic Churcb the testimony of lay members of the church will be sought in order that iis authorities may secure a,correct view of the issue in the case. Bishop Keane him- self will not be a party to the controversy but it is believed that the principle involve: in his eniorced retirement is too important to to be allowed further conside head of the chu rest as settled without tion on the part of the ch and his advisers, — A WORKM:! INJURED. While Repairing the Damage to the Metropolitan Car House. About ncon today James MeAvanne, wino lives at 501 9th street northeast, met with a serious and perhaps fatal accident whi at work on the car hou: tan street railread in He was working on the building with tin- ners, repairing the damage ‘ioue by the storm at the time. In going from one place to another he depeaded on the cornice to support him, but the corn gave way, and he was precipitated to the twenty ground, a distance of more fect, falling on his side. When picked up he was found from cuts and bruises about the he: body, and it was thought he nad than ceived internal wounds. Some got on a car and accompanied him as tar as New Je D str and there he was put in the patrol wag: taken to the Emergency Hosp.tal. — PRESIDENT’S RETURN, THE Indications That He Will Rea Tonight or Tomorrow Morning. Although it is impossible to obtain definit2 information on the subject, there is good reason for the belief that President Cleve- land will arrive here late this evening or early tomorrow morning, Every effort is being made to keep his movemests a secret from the public. He will make his home at Woodley for several weeks. Mra. Cleveland and the children will probably not return to Washington for several days yet. —_—_\___e<— Personal Mention. Nathaniel McKay has returned from Europe, after making an. investigation of the condition of the laboring people in Eng- land. He has made a report and sent it to the American Protective Tariff League in New York, who have published it. Lieut. Benjamin Brooke, Medical Corps, is at Washington barracks on leave. Lieut. L. H. Walker, 4th Artillery, has reported for duty at Washingtom barracks. Lieut. Commander J, R. Selfridge is ai 2013 I street on leave of absence. Naval Constructor J. H. Linnard, on duty at Cramp’s ship yard, has reported at the Navy Department for special duty. z ee a North Carolina Sure for Bryan. Ed. Chambers Smith;*a member of the state democratic executive committee of North Carolina, and 1 yrem‘ncnt politician of that state, has 2a the city, on his way to his home : Fle St. Louis clus conventicn. To 2 5 feporter, who asked him about the situation inf his state, Mr. Smith said: “I wil! be surprise. does not carry the state b¥ 50, is some kicking on the part.of a few 1ews- papers about the fusion between the dem- ocrats and populists, but itydoes not repre- sent the sentiment of the! people. North Carolina is as sure for Bryan as Pennsyl- vania is for McKinley.” * of | incensed at the treat- } | ' | THE TWO ELECTIONS —— +--+ Chairman Faulkner Satisfied Qver | Georgia and Florida. BOTH STATES SAFE FOR BRYAN sete Aue Ws Senator Butler's Claim as to the Populist Vote. THE REPUBLICAN VIEW Senator Faulkner expresses the greatest satisfaction over the Flor.da and Georgia ciectiors. It means, he says, a very larg majority for Bryan in both those stat he s that ‘The result in Georgia means, in the national tion, s and democrats oth will vote e together, ryan will have a majority of 8,004, TH idential majority will be twice the lceal majority. In Florida, he says, the mafority is ¢ traordinarily large, considering the cir- cumstances. The republican committer, he says, sent a large sum of monty down there last Thursday to influence the ei tion, and the result shows that it was Without avail. g Seni r Batters Telegram. Senator Butler sent the following tele- gram on the result in Georgia to Atlanta: “It is almost certain that a majority the white votes of Georgia was cast the people’s party state ticket. ot for is a his | sreat sain over the party's last vote, and is due to the personal popularity of Tom Wat- son in bis own state, and to the desire of the people to rebuke the ma ment of the democrat.e party in the state affairs of Georgia. Evide the demoe party idebted to Us of victory tt cutlook for te for whatever bryan a ch better than it w tion against the of the repuolican p and will grow in fo election, “Th.s_ prove: hoodie sign, waen aroused mesent indica teas nably © al seventy~ (Signed) “MAMI How Re jeans View Tt. Repub iS expre a different opmion of the significan © dections, Tae result of the ef in Georgia and | Florida are not regarécd by the republi- cens 48 encouraging to the democrats in- terested In the su of the national ticket. Wt is weil rstood, it iss that in FI the st mocratic supported largely by the gold who will vote tor ryan. Th entiment in Flo contessedly The rai investmen to what silver road 1 impro say, have given the people a ne in economic questions. ‘Ve inthis more progressive clement i end the cass who are r being in the Senate. It wa the gold democrats vo sunport ticket_ in order to make etect fight for a le ure v riend If, as the dispatches from th: re the democratic legislature friendly to Call, it is a good the sirength of the gold democratic vote. It is quite apparent that ths vore whic wi be withdrawn tron th s port © Bryan amounts to more thaa the present majority The only question is, how Tar this may be made up by the populist vote for Bryan? Falling Of in Georsis Judging from the election of yesterday Georgia is perfectly safe fur Bryan, but, it is suggested, that there ay@ars a lesson in the election there. As heavy a falling of in the democratic vote, compared with the last presidential ye as that in Georgia would result in the less of certain other tes. The comparison less of their confidence, net only tucky and Maryland, but North Caro- lira, West Virgsnia and Texas. In Texas part-cularly, for the reason that there they will not have the be the yopulist suppert for the nati 2+ MR. DIFENDERF! TIMATE, The etary of t Silver Party Gives Hix Forec St of the Klection Secretary Difenderfer of the silver party this morning gave to a Star reporter estimate of the result of the election. He gives Bryan 282 votes, McKinley 107, and makes the rema ning 58 doubtful, with the that a majority of the ill be for Bryan. imate is the first given out by Mr. Difenderfer, and has been arrived at, he pr a careful survey of t field end from information received at hi headquarte! Regarding Chio, Mr. Difen- derfer said that from the beginning of campaign the letters from that state had indicated that Bryan would carry Since the Ist of the month,” Mr. Dite derter says, “our information from state has indicated more sly befere the defeat of McKinley.’ » of the other states, Mr. Dife eve that Maryland and are for Bryan, but have put ate in that column unless I felt cer- that it woulc The es tha Idaho IiLnos. Iniau Kuras. 22. Kan uky. Uitabict-c.c.< Ww at 14) Wyoming... 2) 17] Michigan. Missi-sippi... Misecurt otal seaeon Island... Vermont. . as RECEPTION DIPLOMATIC DAY. The Venezucizn Minister Hax 2 Co ference With Secretary Oincy. This was Secretary Olney’s first diplo- matic reception day for thrce months, yet there were only three members of the corps among his callers—Segor Calvo of Costa Rica, Senor Romero of Mexico and Sener Andrade of Venezuela. The latter spent half an hour in close consultation with the Secretary. and it 1s presumed that the dis- cussion concerned generally the negotia- ‘tions relative to the boundary controversy, and particularly the last move in British Guiana, authorizing the building of a Prit- ish ra-lway through the disputed territory, which threatens, if pushed, to disturb the present satisfactory status quo. 3 | the steamers lT IS A PUZZLING CASE! Stolen Things Found in Trnaks of Wealthy | Americans, San Francisco F Mach Stirr pple Up—London Police Confexs Them- selves Perplexed. SAN FRANCISCO, October 8.—The news ef Walter M. Cz st was received by merchants and prominent mea with al- mest horror, and visiters from all over the city flocked to Casile Brothers and offered all kinds of assisiance. Albert and Arthur Castle received a cablegram from Michael Abrahams, an at- torney and relative of the stles, advising: them to get all the aid from the State De- partment and to send on proofs of thi honesty und integrity of Walter. The resuli Was that cablegrams wire sent to Lendon all day long. The leading © houses have all cabled their representa to do everything possible for Waltce ¢ tle and ure his release. Lane Booker, fermerly British consi this place, and afterward at New York, now in this city on a visit. H quainted with the Castle known Walter since tb He sent a long cablegram chamber of commerce tes Minister Bayard in ¢ dein; usiish o . Sir William at fa lat to London. The drm of Chalme coffee importers of Lot Castles here that everything being done for Mr. and Mrs. Castle One of the most importamt cablegrams s that of Budd to the American ibassy at Loi and Patrick Cojlins, United Sta sul general at London, which read: a follows “I vouch for the respectability and hich Standing of Walter Casue and family, cit- izens of this staie, arresied in Loaden, and request your best offi their behalf. “BUDD, Governor of California.” No news has yet been r from the Cass themselves by lalives re- Hes ing their arrest. he Cane Against the Castles. | W. M. Castle, an American Ella Castle, his wife, and Fred « teh-year-old son, were arrested Tuesday in London, charged with ble and chinchilla skins. The Mng several a- Hot . SAYS t ™ r from the continent, and there has been absolutely nothing suspicious in their conduct 1 to be the quiet- est, most res kind of people. The pol S$ to being much puzzled. | The evslence against the Castles seems to | be contined to the fact that they entered whose k make the com- fars left with- | Keods imimediately afterward and notified the pok-e, The latte m that they found the missing furs. logether with moch jewelry ard some oll hand-painted china, iu the Castles’ trunks. Appents to the State Department. vowledse that the State Department of the arrest in Lendon Tuesday of 1 Casue, the San Francisco and his wife is confined entirely statements contained in telegrams from his fr though Ambassador Bayard has been instructed to took into ihe matter, he has not yet reported. Mean- | whi ams contince to pour into the to | Stace Department from Castle's friends, some couched in such intemperate languaz as to su t a misconception by th ot British legal procedure. | s of the American embassy j extend further than to insure a | for the prison. , who nNot ie tion not accorded to a Briton : criminal proceeding. a LORD ROSENRERY'S RETIREMENT. Com t in London and Dubli the Si » October 8.—The Star, touchii n the resignation of Lord Rosebery, » | marks: “Lord Re y | wagie. The hand fall was dramatic and which raised him up | pulled him down. One result of Lord Rose- bery’s reign is that it may he predicted that | tne liberals will never again be led by a . O'Connor in the Sun says: truth is that Lord Ro: chan pbery never ad a He made many mistakes, and his language on the Irish question was especially open to grave disapproval. But, same, he did not gei a chance. The uation is grave. If Mr. Gladstone's re- turn is impossible, if pepular opinion will not form for Lord Rose turn, the choice must lie between Harcourt and Mor 1 My preference 1s for Morley, as he is more intimately associated with home rule.” bu , October S—Among the Dillon- ites there is general resentment at the fact that Lord Rosebery has resigned the leade: ship of the liberal party without consult them. The Independen that he did so thout a thought for home rule,” and William Harcourt succeeds him on of Lrish Harcourt saan will be wor r be trusted LIMA, Peru, October 8, Texas.—The great fire at Gu via Galveston, aquil, Seua- dor, is believed to have beea of incendiary origin. Some arrests have been made. Many people lost their lives during the con- flagration, and the losses nted at 80,000,000 sacres (34,400,000), The populace is furious,and is demanding the prompt punishment of the guilty. SS ATAL COLLISION. are now esti- Persons Drowned in the Humber. HULL, England, October &—In a colli- ; Sion this morning on the Humber between Alexander and Emden the former sank, drowning ten of her crew. > REPORTED FOUNDERED. Te River The Daunts Rock Light § Crew. QUEENSTOWN, Ireland, October &—It is reported that the Daunts Rock iightship, having on board’a crew of eight men, has foundered. and Tis —— They B a Good Time. BALTIMORE, Md., October 8-—The An- cient and Honorable Artillery evacuated Baitimore at noon tod. full possession of the city for forty-eight hours. They will be back home in Boston in the morning. after having had Naval Order: Lieut. W. P. White has been ordered to the Vermont and Ensign H. E. Sm‘th to the Constellation. oe Government Receipts, National bank notes received today for redemption, $301,445. Government receipts: From internal revenue, $: $261,110; miscellaneous, $1 GEORGIA’S ELECTION Populist Chairman Cunningham Claims Wright's Success. es DEMOCRATS CHARGED WITH FRAUD oa Returns Slowly Coming in and in Unsatisfactory Form. 2 NO NATIONAL SI NIFICANCE TLANTA, Ga., October &.— from yesterday's state election ing in detached fragm: factory form. early hours morning brought little authentic everything being held back to await ficial consolidation of the teday. As there 137 counties in state, and as many of them remote from railread and telegraphic communica- tion, the authentic rigures will necessarily the returns re arriv: nts, und in unsatis- this news, the h. of vote at n re Populist State Chairman Cunningham re- ceived telegrams + morn from the tour counties of Marion, Mart, Classcock Taylor, all of which were reported to have gone democratic Jast night, claiming them for Un is populisis, with t gam of (0 over the estimated democratic ma- jority. Wrights Election med. Chairman Conningham said at 11 o'clock that Wright, poprlist candilate fer gov- ernor, was elected with the rest of the State ticket dem Populist Si irman Cunningham gave to the Ass 4 Press the following statement: : “To the Associated Press: mocratic estimate give by the morning pape-s wa dently well padded fur Une purpose ot ing’ the returns under the claim of an increased majoriiy. This is thoroughly éemonstrated by semi-oflicial reports ceived by me up to this hour, 12 o'clock noon. My instructions were that only ofti- cial and complet» returns shoul be wired ine. Hence we will not receive any returns unul th ad might. Nine coun- a democratic from «n out by Hc mornt At this ratio tkinson’ could not be over on, but, as populist counties 1 not been re we confidently expect this majorit Wiped out unless the democratic re boards Wezally throw out populist inets, as has beer done heretotore. ‘A partisan registration law has been used as a tremendous rumeat of fraud. Copies of the tists were refsed pop ull in nearly every county, and bosus and ‘dectcrec” lists sent to populist. precincts, thereby distranchising in some inszances twenty or thirty per cent of the legal pop- negroes voted solidly arly every coanty. 1 cc Wright is elected on # fair tes as count of the menlous frands. JOH? “Chairman P- “of Georg.a.” No Na The Journal “Thi result was obtat fought campaign, in which the § clearly ma . local, and Sidered as having any pon the national campaign, “The election demonstrates three things: “I, That the people of G-orsia indorse overnor AUkinse vosed 10 a Siale pro- und the preseat local on system maintained . That the negrocs of Georgia appre- the fair treatment whicn has b them by the presen State adminis- on. Vote in Last Five Ele Pro.-Vop. Plurality <as0> B00, Sm He Thinks McKinley Alrendy Assured. er of Wisconsin ts in tha lection in Ex-Senator § awy He has been taking an active the campaign in the west, and is thoroughly satisfied with the republican prospects. “There is no doubt in the world about MeKanley’s ry:ng Mlinois, lo and the other middle western states that the dem- ocrats are claiming,” said Mr. Sawyer this afternoon, “I think his election is already is no occas for S as lo the outcom saie in claim.ng a} republican Victory even at this early date.” DRIVE The Czar and Crurina Again Sdr Up French sa PARIS, October §.—President Faure ar- rived at the Russian embassy this morn- ing ir an open carriage driwn hy four superb Perckercns ridden by sostil The czar and czarina, who had been await- ing his arrival, immc vehicle and drove y a strong ¢ Prior to the lately off for V achmen? of Cul arture of their majestic entered the big bouquet, sent by the municipa. council of Paris, was placed.in their »arriage. There was imme cheering i1vom the crowds that lined route, and zhe im- perial visitors bowed repeatedly io ihe people on both s.des of the avenues. CONSUL SMITH RE Me Wants to Give Hin Support to Brya Mr. Henry Clay Smith, United States consul at Santos, Brazil, has resigned his office in a letter which he today addressed to the President. He said: “Conceiving it to be my plain duty to take a part in the present political contest, where so much, as I understand it, is at stake, no other course which my conscience can approve is left open to me but to re- sign the very important office you have had the kindness to giv . to take effect at the end of my leave. sianding the pleasure and profit 1 1 hoiding the Same. My plain duty forces me to join with my state and its representative men in Alabama in the support of Bryan and Sewall for President and V >. Returned to dir OLA, October 8.—General Sir He se President.” bert Kitchener, commander of the Brit!sh- Egyptian expedition; Slatin Pasha and other leading officers have returned to Cairo. oo Ocean Steamships Ar BREMERHAVEN, October 4. Lahn, New York, via Southampto: chen, frora New York. BREAKWATER, Del., October %.—Passed up: Switzerland, from Antwerp.