Evening Star Newspaper, October 14, 1897, Page 1

oe THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 3101 Fenneylvanias Avenue, Cor. 11th 8t., by tee rE Racrruate Prose |, Pres’t. Rew York Ofice, 49 Potter Building, ‘The Exoning Star ts served to subscribers in the eity by errriers. on their own account, at 10 ecnts Der week. or 44 cents per month. Copies at the ecunter 2 cents each. By mall—anywhere in the United States or Crnada—postage prepaid—S0 cents per month. enaterias Quintuple mast ar, $1 per year, with reign postage added, $3.00. Entered at the Post Office at Washington. D. C.. as seccud-class mat! matter.) © All wall subecriptions must be paid in advance. Rates of advertising made known on application. Che Evening =———SSSSS====== Star. No. 13,922. WASHINGTON, D. 0. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1897—SIXTEEN PAGES. TWO CENTS. The Evening Star is the only afternoon paper in Washington that receives the dispatches of the Associated Press. It is therefore the only one in which the reader can find the complete news of the world, directly trans- mitted by telegraph, up to the moment of going to press, MR. CAMMACK TALKS He Explains His Holdings of Capital Traction Stock. HIS VIEWS ABOUT CURRENT GOSSIP - ——__+—__—_ Busy Scenes at the Building Com- mittee’s Headquarters. AWARDING > CONTRACTS os The sessions of the committee in charge of the r truction of the Capital Trac- tion ra © proved a’ center of traction for those who represent deale! material which will be The meeting today, perhaps the largest assem- the committee was organized. committee began its si ms early in day and continued the for some each representative being admitted ‘3 in various classes of the used work. w in however, bhai The the hour, and given a hearing by the committee. While this was goirg on the . wa their turns assemb! room wii ager ‘Cari with the commi motor cars to sel! to supply the cable Concerns 0 these h the e! and al along whi trie current is to be condu n the conduit, iven an audi and the com- listened tot niages which the nf devices presented or supposed nt. When the hearings have been completed the committee will endeavor to what has been said, and the result re announced in form of awards of contra The cables which were in the conduits of the avenue and 14th street lines, and which have been purchased by the Colum- bia Railway Company of this city, have been removed from the conduits, with the exception of . and have been removed to the power house of the Columbia The conduit is gradually denuded of its cable fixtures, prepar- atory to the work ef making ready for :he introduction of electric wires. k With Vr. Cammack. Cammack, who is the second ndividual holder of Metropolitan ul stock, in conversation with a Star s morning ather railroad situation, espe- of the Metropolitan and tion Companies, and referred nt gossip relative to a more in- connection between the two cor- porations. In regard to the latter phase of | subject he said that there was the z for the rumor: What reason have you for saying that there will ation of the two companie it would not interests of the Metropolitan Rail- ny. We are doing well no pelieve the stockholders are sati Could not inducements be offered great enough to persuade the Metropolitan stocK- holders to consent to such a schem he asked. amma rk said that he could not an- question, as he did not know was referred to. He had not heard kind cven discussed, urse, he could not know what a provosition of thi and therefore, of ec of possible details of such a hypothetical scheme. He then spoke of the stories circulated at he was a large owner of Ca ection stock. and said that ke did not seve he held more than one hundred Bhares of that stock. He added th: original holding was dve to the fact t id some bonds of the old VW and Georgetown Railroad Com . when that concern d into the Capital tion, the bonds were converted f:to Recently, 1, he had beug' of Capital Tra in his opinin, given eport that he was bt of Traction stock. n asserted Metropol Railroad tically run under tae sam at was a mistak liar with the affairs of the two K but yet. he added, that stockholder in the Colum- We ver, prest- dent of th pol his aunt and other ers iy. and others, a: stated, are stockholders in both compani. ment Is dist! @ prosperous ¢ Mr. Cammack him that which some sible of m two com . and yet the marage- d both companies are in med bil em to think now interested fin: Ss without it being hat t should & thought that th argument for the n and ¢ He the olida Traction ed on the that th me steckholders in both companies. As to Mr. Vhillips. Cammack was 1 in regard to ne present future relations of Mr. Samue! L. Phillips with the Capita! he said that his pre s with that corporation were axrevable to the management of repolitan railroad. He referred in connection to the action of the board Mirectors of th> Metropolitan road i regular monthly meeting, which was erday afternoon. He seid that ing counsel of the resignation as an The reason stated by Mr. Phillips fer this action was the criticism arising from his having ac building committee of th tion Company. Mr. Cammack ors refused to accept this resiga and commended Mr. Phillips for his action in taking the place on the Traction Company's building committee. Mr. Cam- mack added that he was very glad to have Mr. Phillips give his valuable services to the Traction Company, and he believed that he would superintend the work of re- constructing that road in as efficient a man- ner as he had performed similar duty for the Metropolitan road. When Mr. Cammack was asked what his opinion was of the rumors in regard to Mr. Phillips being made president of the Capital Traction Company in the near he said that he did not believe ‘hillips contemplated anything of t . a8 he had resigned such a position he Metropolitan road, and he did not ve he cared to undertake to perform the duties of such a position. — THE SPANISH LEGATION. company, official. Less Important Matters Will Be Con- sidered Here. The Spanish minister, Dupuy De Lome, has partly re-established his legation in Washington. Senors Galarza, Pla and Du Bese of his staff have been ordered to re- main here to look after matters of detail. ‘The more important questions will be dealt with directly by the minister, who will re- main at Lenox for some weeks longer, com- ing here, however, if circumstances require his presence ai the State Department. Questions concerning the new Spanish cab- net, its purposes as to Cuba and all politi- cal subjects are communicated directly to the minister, so that the legation authort- ties here are without information on these larger questions, although their presence sives the legation a perscnal representation at all time. UNSEAWORTHY BOATSIN USE Capt. Herring Warns Intending Gold Seekers Against Them. Winter Rush to Klondike Causes ‘Trouble Among the Eager Prospec- tors—Portland Expected. SAN FRANCISCO, October 14.—Captain Herring of the revenue cutter Thomas Cor- win states that mary of the steamers gc- ing up the Yukon are unseawerthy, and ae strongly advises prospectors, especially those from the east, not to buy tickets on any vessels until they are satisfied they will be able to make the trip. When the Cerwin left St. Michael's, on September 24, the steamer Hamilton had started up the Yukon, expecting to winter wherever timber could be fourd. The Seattle, No. 1, was also going in, with Mayor Wood and party. She will also winter in the Yukon. ‘The W. R. Merwin, an old sidewheeler, carrying 140 passengers, and the Mare Island have started from Dutch Harbor tor winter quarters, but it is doubtful i: they will get further than St. Michael's, as have sixty miles of rough water to ¢ and both are cranky river beats. Quarrel Over Berths. The steamer Eliza Anderson still remains at Dutch Harbor, but her passengers have gone on to St.Michael’s on the schooner P: onoff. They wanted to board the Merwin, but the captain declared he could not ac- commodate them. They were persistent, and wanted to draw lots with those al- ready on that vessel for the use of sle2p- ing quarters. Upon the captain refusing their requests, some of the Anderson’s pas- sengers became aggressive, and bloodshed was only averted by the action of Cap Herring, who strongly advised all partics against eny breach of the peace. There is intense feeling against the pro- moters of these winter expeditions to the Kiondike, and serious trouble may yet oceur. Statements by Capt. Herring regarding the seaworthiness of the old river boats nt to the Yukon are corroborated by Dr. Sheldon Jackson. There is plenty of coal at Dutch Harbor and in Alaska, a supply having been re- cently landed by the steamer Bristol. At Dutch Harbor seventy-five men are engaged in putting together two river steamers which were taken to that place in sections. About 1,000 miners and pros- pectors will winter at St. Michael's, coming from both north and south. There are two houses reAdy and another in course of construction, and food is said, to be plenti- ful. Steamer Portlund Expected. - The ‘amer Portland may be expected t Seattle about October 22, although the Cleveland may come in her stead, as it {3 doubtful which one will start first. The steamer will bring the last batch of miners who will leave the Klondike for the winter with the result of their season's work. It is possible that a large amount of treasure may be brought, and the Bear has been or- dered to act as the convoy to the first de- parting treasure-laden vessel from the mines. FEAR SAL! ANSWER. London Papers Grently Agitated Over the Silver Question. October 14.—All the afternoon ewspapers today published editorial arti- ing the British cabinet at its meet- ing urday to “give the coup d’grace to all rumors ef any intention upon the part of the government to tamper with the currency, The Westminster Gazette in its financial article, says: he pandering to the bimetallic fad, in which the city has reason to believe the government is secretly indulging, in 4 cordance with its political policy of grace- fal sessions, has aroused untold anxiety in business circles, which has been voiced in the letter of protest signed by a ma- jority of the leading men of the city, ex- pressing their grave objections to any movement by the government in the direc- tion of bimetallism.” In conclusion, the article says: “It is in- the government should faiuous enough to yield to the Yan- kee silver agitators without consulting and taking the weighty advice of the business ecmmunity.”” — GORMAN EXPECTS A VICTORY. Maryland Senator Returns From New York With War Sinewns. cial Dispateh to The Evening Star. BALTIMORE, Md., October 14.—Senator Gorman visited the democratic state head- quarters, in the Carrollton Hotel, today for the first time in two weeks, and soon at- tracted a throng of his local devotees. To ‘The Star correspondent he said that he ex- pected to see the democratic municipal ticket elected in Baltimore city, and be- lieved the democratic legislative ticket in the first and third city districts would also be elected. He expres success in thi to k ‘xtrem: ed confidence as to democratic state at large, and appeared ) the outlook. It is understood th ult of Mr. Gor- man’s recent visit to New York has been an inc in the democratic campaign airman Van Diver has plenty of disposal, and the county lead- ‘Ss who are appearing for assistance rarely complain. fund. Cl ——__ DECIDED BY ME OF CARDS. Novel Means Emp! Jurors t Reach Agreement. ASHLAND, Wis., October 14.—If the facts set forth in an affidavit filed with Judge Parish are true, the jury's verdict in the case of Ewer vs. Darwin was de- cided by a game or cards. ase Was tried several days ago, and on was rendered in favor of the plaintiff. The defendant has just made a motion for a new trial, and in support of the motion fited a remarkable affidavit of A. L. Warner, one of the jurymen. The affidavit alleges that after the jury re- tired to consider the case the vote stood eleven for the plaintiff and one for the Gefencant. R. A. Kennedy, it is stated, was the one who stood for the defendant. It was then agreed that a game of seven- up be played between Juror Kennedy and Juror Collier, and that on the result of the game the case be decided. Collier won and Warner alleges that upon this agree- ment 2 verdict was returned for the plain- tiff. d by Wisconsin ——__ CAPT. W. W. MARTIN KILLED. Prominent Pittsburg Citizen Over by Trolley Ca: PITTSBURG, Pa., October 14.—Captain W. W. Martin of the wholesale firm of Martin & Co., this city, was run down and instantly killed by a trolley car at Palo Alto street and North avenue, Allegheny. Captain Martin was about eighty years old, and while crcess:ng the street failed to observe the approaching car. —————_—_ Hemry George, Jr., to Marry. CHICAGO, October 14—The engagement is announced of Miss Marie~Hitch, daugh- ter of Captain E. V. Hitch of this city, but formerly of New .Orleans,-to Henry George, jr., of New York, son of the Jef- ferson democracy’s nominee for mayor of New York. BEFORE THE TARGETS Competing for Prizes at the Ordway Rifle Range. COLLADAY WINS WASHINGTON MATCH Second Regiment Finishes Ahead of the Engineer Battalion. DARKNESS A HANDICAP Special From a Staff Correspon-ent. ORDWAY, Md., October 14.—Attractive matches, with substantial prizes in each, cerstituted the program for the third day of the second annual meeting of the Na- tional Rifle Assoziation. The Washing- ton, R. Harris & Co.'s trophy, May and officers’ matches were the competitions that occupied the attention of the crack marksmen, the firing of the R. Harris & Co.'s trophy requiring the greatest amount of time and perhaps being of most in- terest. The number of entries in each match was gratifying. Such a heavy mist hung over the range at 9 o’clcck this morning that ever the 200 ‘ds targets were hidden from view. Haif an hour later, when the competitors errived, the conditions were but slightly improved. The Washington maich was commenced with the targets just beginning to show. Shortly thereafter, however, the A Team Coach. sur. took a very active haud in the pro- ceedings and scattered the mist without ceremony and most completely. The re- mainder of the day was all that could be desired, a light clock” breeze putting in an appearance about noon. The day passed entirely without incident. Everything occurred according to program, with no visible hitches. In this connection it should be stated that in comparison with Sea Girt, the conduct of business at Ord- way has been noticeably superior in every way. Quite a number of visitors were at the range today, several being ladies who rode out from the city on bicycles. The Na- tional Rifle Association extends a cordial invitation to ull interested to witness the competitions. The distance frem the city is short and is a pleasant ride by bicycle. The route is along the Benning road, from 15th and H streets northeast. Just before reaching the railroad crossing at Benning a turn to the left should be made. At Deanwood the path along the side of the Pennsylvania railroad tracks should be fol- lowed to the range. Captain James E. Bell, Capt. Thomas S. King and First Lieutenant Glendie Bb. Young acted as range officers today. ‘Trumpeter Carroll was an frnportant ad- junct to the success of the proceedings, Magruder Medal. while Brigade Commissary Sergeant Pinck- ney W. Smith was indispensable, perform- ing valuable service in several capacities. Close Finish in Washington Match. Sergeant Major William E. Colladay finished at the head of a list of fifteen cempetitcrs who participated in the Wash- ington match. Unless his entry is thrown out, he will receive a costly gold medal, presented by Mr. John H. Magruder. The second prize is an umbrella, presented by Mr. A. Lisner of the Palais Royal, and the third prize a lamp, presented by Mr. M. W. Beveridge. The entry of Colladay was made im- mediately prior to the opening of the match, and was received under pretest by Capt. ‘Thomas King, superintendent of the range. The regulations governing the match stip- ulate that it shall be open to all enlisted men of the District of Coluinbia National Superintendent of the Range. Guard who have never won an individual medal or decoration iu any rifle competi- tion on an outdoor range. Colladay was 1 ot permitted to enter a-week or more ago, Lecause he is the possessor of a medal won in an individual competition on an outdoor range. He takes the stand, however, that the competition in question was held under the auspices of the National Rifles, en in- dependent organization, and had no con- nection whatsoever with the District Na- tional Guard. Colladay was not a member one ‘WWationul Guard when he won the pend 2 In the event that the officials of the Na- tional Rifle Association should rule that Colladay was not entitled to participate in the match first prize will go to Corporal R. ‘P. Carleton, Company A, Engineer Bat- talion. Colladay scored 45 out of a possible sac AEs x aetna ae orev (Continued on Ninth Page.) j Pennsylvania, but by reasop of unwarrant- AUSTRIA MAKES COMPLAINT Wants the Recent Hazleton ‘Tragedy Inves- ~" tigated. ~ Request of the State Department Transmitted by Secretary Sher- man te Gov. Hastings. Secretary of State Sherman has sext the fcllowing letter to Gov. Hastings of Penn- sylvania: “His. excellency, the Austrian minister, has filed a communication with this de- partment, representing that in the com- mcnwealth of Pennsylvania, near Hazleton, on the 10th o: September, 1897, a conflict tock place between the sheriff of Luzerne county, supported by an armed force, and certain striking workmen; that in that con- flict ten Austrian and Hungarian subjects were killed and eleven more wounded; also that of the other wounded men there are scme twenty-three in hospitals whose names would seem to indicate that they are of Austrian or Hungarian birth. “According to the representations of the minister, the victims of this catastrophe were guilty of no acts of violence, nor in any opposition to local authority which might justify the measures taken aga them. It is also claimed by the mir r that a number of the deqéased were fired upon without cause, and while in retreat, and that these ac constitute a violation of the rights of Austrian subjects. “It is represented on the part of the Aus- trian government that these subjects suf- fered death and grievous ewounds, not in uniawful opposition to the authorities of ed and unlawful use of power by the sher- iff of Luzerne county of your state. ‘The Austrian government, through its minister, has requested this department to bring the matter to the proper authority that it may be thoroughly investigated and the result communicated to that govern- Bree Will you be kind enough to report to this department the facts in the matter ard the status of affairs in relation to these cases, together with swch informia- tion and stggestions as may be deemed pertinent by you, in order that the requ of the Austrian minister may be complied with and such action taken as may be proper In the premises?” aS NT NAVAL: ORDERS. IMPORTS Commodore Howell to Ge to the European nnd Dewey the Astatic. Several important naval orders were 1s- sued by Secretary Leng today. They in- volve changes in the command:of the Eu- ropean and Asiatic squadrons. Rear Ad- miral Thomas O. Selfridge has been ce- tached from command of the European station and Commodore John A Howell! is ordered to that duty. This change will take effect about the last of Decemhe' Acmiral Selfridge will retire for age in February next, and will arrange his move- ments so as to reach tnis Country before that time. Commodore Howell is at’ present com- mandant of the League Island navy yard, Philadelphia, and be is also president of the armor factory board, whith 1s investi- Gating the subject of the establishment of @ government armor plant. It {s expected that the armor board’ will have to make its report to Congress early in December and that Commodore Howell will then be able to go to Europe to relieve Admiral Self- ridge. While in command of the squadron he will have the rank of*acting rear ade miral. : The change in commanders of the Asiatic squadron will take place much sooner. The successor of Acting Rear Admiral F. V. MeNair, in command of that squadron, wiil be Commodore George Dewey, mw on duty in this city as presidentpf the board of in- y. He,, too, will have ear admiral. Adm term. of sea service MeNair’s two years will expire in December, but he does not retire until 1901, The successors of Com- modores Howell and Dewey have not yet been chosen. e--. ANOTHER CHANGE. STILL Gen. Craighill May ‘Ne Selected for the Nicaragua Corfinission. It is now stated that another change is to be made in the composition of the Nicara- guan canal commission, and again in the place set apart for the engineer member of the body. Since the ccmmission was ap- pointed no Jess than five. army engineer officers have either been @ppointed lo this place or have been invited to accept it. First there was Capt. Carter, who was obliged to relinquish the place because of the pendency of charges against him in Savannah. Then Major Leach declined it. Next Major Powell was called over from Pittsburg only to find that the place was one that he was scarcely able to fill for physical reasons. Captain Rossell from Mobile did not want the place, and last came Major Livermore, from Boston. His appointment was announced from the White House, but it is row said that some difficulty has arisen end that the place is again open. The list of available engine: officers 1s being scanned, and as recourse has been had to the retired list it has been suggested that the choice will fall on Gen. W. P. Craighill, late chief of engineers, who stands in the first rank of practical engineers and is in excellent physical con- dition. ——_~--2-. + —___ GEN. LEE’S DEPARTURE. Has Gone to Richmond, but Will Re- turn Next Week. Consul General Fitzhugh Lee was at the State Department again this morning dis- cussing Cuban affairs with Secretary Sher- man and Assistant Secretary Day. He left for Richmond this afternéon, where he has an engagement to respond to a toast at the National Wholesale Druggists’ Association banquet. General Lee did-nat see the Pres- ident during his virit to» Wasiaington this week, but he had many long’ interviews with State Department efficials. No date has been fixed for his return to Cuba, but he expects to sail about November 1. He will report in Washingtom-agaim next week. ——_-e.____ A SUSPECTED~VESSEL. — The Donnn Briggs Thought to Be a Filibuster, Information has reached the Treasury Department that the -suspected- filibuster Donna Briggs has arrived at the Delaware Breakwater. The Donna ‘is believed to have made three succeséful expeditions to Cuba; but what action will be taken by the department, if any, has not yet been decided. Proposed Rock Greek Bridge. _ The survey and p: ration of maps for @ bridge over Rock omthe line of Mas- eres sachusetts avenue ext areun progress. A topographical Se aud vicane of the alte of the br:jge hag been made and nine shafts were. jo San ‘everage depth of twenty eet ta ine.the depth of det rock below.the surface. Ag Mie depth in: bridge designer of estal repu has been engaged to plans for the steel bridge ‘called tor ag the Congress, and preliminary have been made for E fs DAYTON WITH GEORGE Former Postmaster Casts His Lot With Jeffersonian Democracy. TORNED DOWN BY CITIZENS’ UNION Reason Why Col. Waring Declined the Georgeite Nomination. NEWS OF THE eCAMPAIGN Special Dispatch to The Evening S' NEW- YORK, October 14.—Charles W. Dayton, at 12 o’cluck last night, decided to accept the nomination of the Jeffersonian democracy (Henry George party) for con- troller of Greater New York. The campaign committee of the Citize: ar. Union, after a careful examination of the election law, decided yesterday morning that it would be impossible te place Mr. Dayton on their ticket. The name of the former posimaster could have been substi- tuted on either of the tickets, but an origi- nal nomination would have been necessary to obtain for nim a piace on both, or else Bet KX) signatures to a norainating cer- Uficate before 12 o'clock tonight. This was a physical impossibility. Wil Astonish Tammany. The result, it is thougit, will come as a thunder clap to the Tammany managers, because they had understood chat the for- mer postmaster would not run unless he were made the candidate of both the Citi- zens’ Union and the George men. That Dayton is the strongest card yet played in the political game is admitted on ail sides. At Van Wy headquarters no attempt was made to underestimate the strength and influence of Mr. Dayton. One of Van Wyck's campaign managers said: “Dayton can take more votes away from Taramany than any man now connected with the George movement or any other man who hes been mentioned for a place on their ticket. I think it will be foolish for him to make his fight against Croker now, but he is an able man and undoubi- edly has e strong personal following.” Crok conament on Dayton is unique. Mr. Dayton thought I was a very nice fellow wien I went to Washing- ton and used my influence to have him made postmaster of New York.’ Reason for Waring’s Withdrawal. An apparent reason is found today for Colonel Waring’s declination of the nomi- nation Yor controficr on the George ticket. It is ¢ he expects to be asked to take the presidency of the n department in the greater city government—the board of public improvement—if the George ticket is elected. It will be a position of great bower. ‘The man who manages it will have six Gepartments—water supply, highway: street cleaning, sew puolic_ buildings, lighting and supplies; aiso of bridges. The president of the board of puolic improve- ments is appointed by the mayor on a lary of $3,000 a year. He becomes a member of the board of revision of assess ments, and will have power to designate one of the members of the board as vice president. The president of the board has bower to eppoint and remove the secretary of the board and all other clerks which he may deem necessary to change. Should Mr. Waring be president of the board he will have power over the adoption of a map or plan for any part of the city of New York for which none has been zdopt- ed, the acquiring of title for the use of the public to land required for parks, streets, approaches to bridges, tunnels, sites or lands above or under water; also lands and privileges for sewers; also the approval of plans for the sewerage and drainage of Greater New York, devised and prepared under his ‘ection by the com- missioner of sewers; aiso the construction, repairing and cleansing of sewers and un derground drains, also the repairing and renewing of pavements, adjustment of street grades, etc.; also water rents, super- intendence of water supply for private companies, contracting for water with pri- vate companies or municipalities. Cheering Republican Reports. Reports received at republican headquar- ters are cheering. It is declared emphat- ically that the republican city ticket, head- ed by General Tracy, is gaining in strength every hour. It was also declared that the republicans were thoroughly awakened to the importance of the campaign, and that they would stand solidiy by their candi- date. What is considered the collapse of the Low sentiment in the borough of Brooklyneis causing much jubilation among Tracy’s followers. One month ago the republican county committee of Kings, af- ter defeating “Jake” Worth, adopted a resolution by a sweeping majority indors- ing Low as “the most available candidate tor mayor.” The county committee has now reversed its previous action, and with practical unanimity (for there were only two dissenting votes) indorsed the entire Tracy ticket. ocklyn has been consid- ered a Low stronghoid, and this is regard- ed as a telling victory for the straight ticket. Kings county, by many, is expected to decide who shall be the first mayor of Greater New York. The lines of battle are so drawn across the bridges that the shrewdest veteran in politics becomes con- tused in trying to follow them. The fight in the borough of Manhattan is clean cut when compared with the deals and dickers under which the Brooklynites are conduct- ing their campaign. It is agreed that if any of the leading candidates receives a particularly heavy vote in Kings county he is almost certain of election. The district across the bridge is looked to to make up for the shortcom- ings of the borough of Manhattan. It will be, it is said, relatively the same bulwark as the democrats relied upon in state elec- tions when combating the rural majorities that rolled down to Harlem bridge, and were there sunk, year after year, under the immense democratic vo.e that New York and Kings counties were always relied upon to give. The Tracy campaigners have taken up the subject of meetings in New York coun- ty with exceeding energy. By next week there will be 100 meetings a night, until the Monday night before election day. Re- publican speakers from all parts of Great- er New York and the United States are to turn on their oratory and whoop it up for General Tracy and his associates on the re- publican city ticket. Instructions to Tammany Speakers. Every man in the Tammany organization who thinks he has the gift of oratory and who desires to go on the stump has re- ceived his instruction from the chairman of the committee on speakers, regarding the issues they’ shall discuss during the campaign and those which it is the policy of Mr. Croker to avoid. There are several hundred of these so-called “‘speil binders.” It is asserted on good authority that not one of these men has been advised to say anything about Bryan or the Chicago oa form. The vutline of instructions, accord- ing to one of the new recruits in Tam- many’s oratorical field, is this: Abuse the present city and state administrations; shout for personal liberty; demand. low Said this new recruit: “We ought to go on the stump advocating the principles of the democratic party. Instead we are or- dered to talk Citizens’ Union issues, about ee eo ene There is no in- spiration _ Judge Robert A. Van Wyck was to have (Continued on Eighth OBJECT OF BRITISH WRATH London Papers Fume Over Secretary Sher- man’s Last Note. St. James Gasctte Ca! Him a Po! md Thinks He Sho Be Removed. LONDON, October 14.—The afternoon Papers today take the same views of Sec- retary Sherman's latest dispatch to the Marquis of Salisbury on the sealing confer- ence question as expressed by the morning papers. The St. James Gazette says: “It will be a relief If this trans-Atlantic Polonius is re- stricted in the future to playing the fool in his own home, and the foreign affairs of this country are transferred into :more capable hands. But we need rot coant upon this too confidently. We ourselves allowed an elderly statesman to play tricks in the national name with national inter- ests for many a long year.” The St. James Gazette taunts Mr. Her- bert Gladstone with ‘copying Secretary Sherman's manner” in a speech resterday evening, in which Mr. Gladstone said that the Venezuelan question would not have been peacefully settled if there lad been no United Stat concerned, adding that in the latter case “our ironclads would have been sent there, and our troops would have made short werk of the Venezucian ques- tion. But the United States appeared on the scene, and the virtues of arbitration became obviously apparent.” WILL INDORSE TRACY OR Low. Important Action ing of Union Lengue Club. NEW YORK, October 14.—It is said that at tonight's meeting of the Union League Club that influential body wil! be called upon to deciare for either Tracy or Low. Prophecies as to the result, in case suca a decision is forced, differ, according to the political complexion of the propict. —_— BELIEVES HIS WIFE INNOCENT. Gov. Atkinson Makes a Statement Re- garding Late Trini. GLENVILLE, W. Va., Octover 14.—Gov. Atkinson, who has hitherto kept still about the trial of his wife, has made a statement, in which among other things he vss “I have hitherto said nothing for publica- tion in this case, except to merely state that I know the prosecution was actuated by malice and hatred. It is a family quar- rel, and the public knows that they are the most bitter disputes. I have heard every sentence ef the testimony given in the case. Independent ef the law, which, in my jad ment, does not class this case as a prob- zble forgery, and independent also of the fact that, in my opinion, it was error to admit testimony on other matters which cannot be directly connected with the crime set out in the indictment, I 2m clearly of the opinion that several wiinesses and, in- deed, all the real testimony upon which the case hinged, had been induced to testify for a consideration. “In my honest, unbiased judgment, she is guilty of no crime whaic and most certainly the crime of aiding and abetting in uttering the forged papers charged against her in the indictment was in no sense proven in the trial of this case. ees RACE WAR BETWEE) Indianapolis “Newsies” Engage in a Fight Along C INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., October 14.—The city was startled and the police were kept busy for an hour last evening by a wild riot of newsboys on race lines. Hundreds ef urchins went abcut the down-town streets whooping iike wild Indians, and occasionally coming together and fighting in opposing squads like demons. The trouble started in “Newsies’ all vpon which the mailing rooms of the three jeading dailies front in a row, between the negro and white newsboys. At dusk the “Bungalows,” a fighting organization of Irish lads, formed near the Park Thea- ter, and at about the same time the negro boys assembled north of the state hous The police were informed of the assem- blages and sent patrol wagons to the scene to disperse them. They only succeeded in breaking up the “gangs” into squads, and then began a w chase through the streets and alleys, first one squad in pur- suit, then another. There were frequent collisions of detachments of the opposing armies, and fists, clubs and stones were freely used. The police succeeded in capturing several of the leaders on both sides, but it was 9 o'clock before quiet was restored. Thre2 of the white boys had broken -heads, one ot them named John Donahue, being severely hurt. One negro bey suffered from a broken arm, another a broken leg and several of them had flesh wounds. SS LINCOLN TERRITORY. NEWSBoysS. New Political Subdivision Carved Out of Alaska. UNALASKA, September 30, via San Fran- cisco, October 14.—Should the proposed ter- ritory of Lincoln be created by the division of Alaska, it will have as its southeastern boundary Mt. St. Elias. From that point the eastern boundary will run directly to the Arctic, which ocean will form the northern boundary. The western boun- dary will likely run down the coast line below St. Michael to the top of the di- vide between the Yukon and continues to Kokym river. The boundary on the south will follow the 62d parallel east to the Copper river, where it will cut down to St. Elias. Should the division occur and the boun- dary lines mentioned prevail, Alaska proper would then include the Aleutian Islands, the coaling stations of Dutch harbor and Unalaska and the balance of the Alaskan peninsula, the Island of Unga and its quartz mines, Kodiak Island, Kanai penin= sula and the placer mines of Cook Inlet, Princé William sound and the placer mines along the Copper river, the towns of Wran- gel, Sitka, Juneau, Dyea, Skaguay and the passes on the overland route to the Yukon. ‘With the new territory would be the ricer placers of the Yukon as far east as the boundary line. It would also include the numerous settlements and trading posts from St. Michael to Circle City, aggregating @ population at present of over 3,000 whites and 8,000 natives. —_————_ MeCREARY OUT FOR THE SENATE. to Be Ex-Representative From Kentucky Wants to Succeed Senator Lindsay. FRANKFORT, Ky., October 14.—Ex-Rep- resentative McCreary of Richmond, who served on the-international monetary con- ference by appointment of President relan who has sifce developed ad a feeacativer leader, will, it is said, be a candidate ‘to succeed Senator Lind- sey. Ex-Senator Blackburn is also a can- didate. pe i eae POPS GO ON THE TICKET. Iowa Middle-of-the-Road Faction Get Fovorable Decision. DES MOINES, Iowa, October 14.—Judge Spurrier in the Polk district court has decided the election ballot contest in favor THE COURT NOTIFIED Justice Field Announces His Inten- tions to His Associates. TENDERED RESIGNATION IN APRIL Letter of Appreciation From the President. eel insti LONG CAREER REVIEWED ——_.>—_—_ It was announced at the Supreme Court of today that Justice Stephen J. Field California had notified President MeKinl of his intention to retire a me r the court, and had informed his coil: Agus of this fact. The members of the court, after adjournment at 4 o'clock today, will call in a body on the retiring justice to pay him the It is expected that his successor will be neminated by the President imm vening of Congre ember, and that Attorney General McKenna, also of Cali- fornia, will be named for the office. Justice Field, it ts learned, notified the President t April of his intention to retire, but the President did not acknowl- edge it until October 9. Justice Field's Announcem: With the excepticn of Justice Field's let- ter to the President notifying the Pres! dent of his intention to retire from ely after the con- the bench of the United States Supreme Covrt, following is the correspondence bearing upen the subject: SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES Washington, October 12, 1807. Dear Mr. Chief Justice and Brethren: Near the close of last term, feeling that the duties of my office had become too arduous for my strength, I transmitied my resignation to the President, to take effect on the Ist day of December next. and this he has accepted, with kindly expressicns of regard, as will be seen from a copy of letter, which is as follows: EXECUTIVE MANSION, Washington, Octobe 1897. Hon. Stephen J. Field, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, Washington, D.C. Sir: In April last Chief Justice y Mr. Justice Brewer, nation as associate upreme Court of the United » to take effect December 1, 1897 hereby accepting your resignation, I wish to express my deep regret that you feel compelled by advancing years to sever your active connection with the court of which you have so long been a distinguish- ed_ member. Entering upon your great office in May, you will, on the Ist of next Dec have served upon this bench for a period cf thirty-four years and seven menths—a term longer than that of member of the court since its creation throughout a period of special importance in the history of the countr ed with as grave public questions as have ever Confronted that tribunal for decision. I congratulate you, therefore, most heart- ily upon a service of such exceptional dura- tion, fidelity ard distinction. overlook the fact that you receiy commission from Abraham Lincoln graciously spared by a kind Prov urvived all the mem of the court of his appointment. Upon your retirement both the ‘country will sustain a but the high character and gr of your work will live and lon| bered, not only by your colleagues, your grateful fellow countrymen. With personal esteem and sincere wishes for your contentment and the bench best ¢ happi- ness during the period ef rest which you have so well earned, I am, dear sir, Very truly yours, WILLIAM McKINLEY. ‘ld then says in part 1 career 'S Many Justice Fi My judici service. Having been electe years of a member of the su- preme court of Cali nia 1 assumed that Office October 13, 1 holding it for five years, seven months and fiv the lat- stice. On the 10th of March, 1863, 1 was cofh- missioned by President Linvoln a justice of the Supreme Court of the United s taking the oath of office on the of the following May. When my resignation es effect my period of service on the bench will hav exceeded that of any of my prede while my entire judicial life will h braced more than forty ye 1m: pardoned for saying that during all this period, long in comparisoa with the brevity ef human life, though in the retrospect it has gone with the swiftness of a tale that is told, I have not shunned to declare in every case coming before me for decision the conclusions which my deliberate © victions compelled me to arrive at, by the conscientious exercise of such abilities possessed. - Appointed by Lincoln. Mr. Field said that it was a pleasant thing in his memory that his appointment came from President Lincoln, of whose ap- pointees he is the last survivor. “At the head of the court,” he “when I became cne of its membe the venerable Chief Justice Taney, says, ana among the associate justices was Mr. Jus- tice Wayne, who hac sat with Chief Justice Marshall, thus constituting a link betwe the past and¢ the future. binding into unity nearly tury of the life of this court. “During my incumbency three ci-ief sus- tices and sixteen associate justices have passed away, leaving me precious remem- brances of common labors and intimate and agreeable companionship. The War Period. ‘When I came here the country was in the midst of war. Washington was one great camp, and now and then the boom of cannon co ld be heard from the other side ia the Potomac. But we could not say in- ter arma silent leges. This court met in regular session, never once failing in time or place, and its work went on, as though there were no sound of battle. Indeed, the war itself simply added to ihe amount of litigation here as elsewhere. The Court's Reply. Following is the court's reply: Supreme Court of the United States, WASHINGTON, October 13, 1807. Dear Brother Field: We are profoundly moved by the letter in which you announce to us your retire- ment from the bench. The termination of a judicial career of such leagth and dis- tinction canrot fail to inspire among all your countrymen, and, indced, wherever the realm of jurisprudence extends, a keen verse of lors, which to your colleagues as- svmes the aspect of a personal bereave- dent to the conduct of work so constaat, ours inevitably draws us toget! ties of the closest character which cannot be dissolved without emoticns of deep sad- ness and regree.