Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, May 19, 1900, Page 2

The Gevali-Meview. EB. C. Kiley. 'T, J, Austéd, KILEY & AUSTED, Editors and Publishers, GRAND RAPIDS, - MINNESOTA. The sea of matrimony swamps many @ courtship. The Sultan of Turkey is also the Emperor of Equivocation. Fitzsimmons may hereafter be known as “Bob the Giant Killer.” The plural salary question will have a tendency to demoralize the army. The admiral should employ a com- petent political sailmaker for his boom. The war is now costing England $750 per minute. Diamond and gold mines come high. The trouble with most men is that have to die before they are fully appreciated. ana election was too one- make an inspection of the interesting. The Lou sided to ret It is such an easy matter for the average woman to cry that there is no danger of her having water on ‘the brain. Love is the wondrous angel of life rolls all the stones of sor- g from the pathway that, are in our power are our opinions, impulses, pursuits, avoidances, and, in brief, all that is of our own doing. There is now s to be an Irish craze in England, but it probably goes no deeper than the buttonhole in which the shamrock is worn. A St. Louis undertaker advertises that he can furnish everything re- quisite for a first-class funeral. He is evidently a doctor as well as an un- dertaker, A pair that is without precedent in the memory of this generation of leg- islators was made on the vote for the Porto Rican bill in the senate. It is a venerable joke that a constituent once wrote to his member of congress that he was grieved to observe by the Record that he had been pairing with some one of the opposite party. ot you must pair,” wrote the constituent, .“ and I suppose you cannot always be present to vote, can’t you do it with some good man in our own party?” That kind of pair is cast in the shade by the arrangement which Senator Hoar of Massachusetts and Senator McEnery of Louisiana made. One is a Republican, the other is a gold Dem- ocrat. Each left his party on this issue. Republicans generally voted for apa Democrats against the bill. Hoar Was paired against the bill with Mc- Enery, who would, otherwise, have voted for the bill. Each was paired against his party. ' The membership of one of the col- ored churches of Pittsburg is composed chiefly of the Joneses. Until recent- ly they have held all the offices, be- cause when it came to a vote the Joneses all stuck together. The tem- poral affairs of the church are under control of a board of eight trustees, all of whom were Joneses. At the an- nual congregational meeting for the election of trustees the Jones’ slate threatened to cause a division in the ch. The minority wanted a repre- sentation on the board. When the time for voting came one indignant member arose and said: “Fo's long’s Ah can ’membah we'se had nuffin’ but Joneses in office en Ah fink hits time fo’ a change. Ah move dat we drop some ob de Joneses en “lect a layman.” In the interest of peace one of the Joneses withdrew. A man of the name of Smith was elected and the minority was mollified. Se ansnaae ane Students of municipal government had expected much of the proposed joint investigation of the municipal and private electric light industries which was to be undertaken by the League of American Municipalities and the National Electric Light asso- ciation. The league is, however, back- ward in doing its share of the work and the private interests intimate it is because the advocates of the munic- ipal ownership are afraid of the re- sult. The facts, as stated by the West- ern Electrician, are that according to the agreement made at Syracuse last September each was to pay one-half ‘of the cost of the investigation. The league stipulated that its acceptance of the offer should be conditional upon its raising its half of the necessary ‘funds by special donation. The elec- itric light association has $2,500 ready, ‘being its share of the money, but the Western Electrician says the league has made no serious effort/to raise its ‘proportion of the necessary amount, The school children of Canada who were going to send Aguinaldo a mes- gage of sympathy now find themselves up against a hard problem. They don't know where he is, and it isn’t likely that he.will provide them with jthe necessary information. While he doubtless would have no objection to 'peing found by a message of sympathy the does not care to be found by Amer- ican soldiers, and if he should betray (his whereabouts it is quite likely that ithe latter would be the first on the Ps. x BRYAN AND TOWNE TICKET NAMED BY THE SIOUX: FALLS CONVENTION. People’s Party Again Places Bryan in the Field for the Presidency— Sharp and Stubborn Debate Over the Advisability of Naming a Condidate for Vice ‘President Ends in the Nomination by Ac- clamation of C. A. Towne for That Office — Platform Denounces Im- perialism and Trusts and De- mands the Initiative and Refer- endum, Sioux Falls, S. D., May 12.—The na- tional Populist convention concluded its session at 1 o’clock this morning and adjourned sine die after nominat- ing Hen. W. J. Bryan for president and Hon. ©, A. Towne for vice presi- dent. This result was accomplished after a struggle of several hours’ dura- tion at which an effort was made: to have the question of the nomination of a vice presidential candidate refer- red to a committee to confer with the William J. Bryan. nnn eee Democratic and Silver Republican con- ventions. A motion to this effect was defeated, 268 to 492. Both candidates were nominated by acclamation, but before this was accomplished various names were placed in nomination and then withdrawn. The pominations Were made amid great enthusiasm. While the day was full of events in the national Populist convention it be- gan rather inauspiciously for the con- summation of its work. There were three sessions during the day. The first of these was barren pf results excepting for supplying the ma- chinery for comimittee work, and the dessioh WAR Well under way before the assemblage got S Daiguact Down to Businesse =“ The morning session was given up to organization by the election of Hon. T. M. Patterson for permanent chair- man and the selection of other officers. Some time was speut on passing upon On eee the vice-presidency, or, rather the fignt cver the proposition not to make | any nomination for the vice presiden- tial office, but to refer the entire mat- ter to a committee to be appointed to confer with the Democrats and Silver Republicans in their conventions to be held. at Karfsas City. Both propo- sitions to nominate and to refer and also vairous compromise suggestions were preserted, but upon them was based quite a memorable debate, Wich not only developed a Great Deal of Oratory, but came near terminating in a fisti- cuff. Speeches were made by E. Gerry Brown and George F. Wash- burn, who, both from the State of Massachusetts, differed on both prop- ocitions, by Senators Butler and Al- len, who also differed, by Gen. Weaver and Jerry Simpson, Dr. Taylor of Chi- cago, who spoke warmly for Charles A. Towne, and others. ‘Chey presented all sides and shades of the contro- versy, the debate lasting far into the night before the close was reached. The exciting event of the convention was occasioned when Congressman Kelly of South Dakota, becoming ex- cited over a failure to secure recog- nition, rose in his seat and denounced the occupant of the chair as a “bunco steerer.” To this Chairman Patterson Charles A. Towne, —_—_—eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee- the report of the committee on cre- dentials. These matters were accom- plished without difficulty. When Mr. Patterson had finished his speech ‘the convention, at 12:20 p. m., adjourned, as the committee on resolutions was not ready to report. Wen the convention reassembled the committee was not ready to report and the convention gave attention to ad- dresses pertinent to the occasion. One of these was by Mrs. MeDonald- Valesch, a lady delegate from the District of Columbia, who reviewed in a forcible manner the labor troubles of Idaho. Contrary to expectation of some of the delegates the resolutions aroused no debate, and with these once adopt- ed the convention found itself rather suddenly and unexpectetly face to face with the nomination of candi- dates. Mr. Bryan's nomination was by acclamation and was accomplished with expedition and tact. There were haif'a score of speecses in Mr. Bryan’s behalf. All these were brief and pointed, while full of praise to the candiadte. The speakers were led off by Senator Allen of Mr. Bryan’s Own State and he was followed in quick succes- sion by ex-Congressman Jerry Simp- son of Kansas, “Cyclone” Davis of Texas, Senator Marion Butler of North Carolina and one or two others. Each Mention of Mr. Bryan aroused entLvsiasm, and when there was a eall to rise in support of a proposi- tion to make his nomination unani- mous, not only did every delegate rise in his seat, but each rose with a shout and a hurrah and with a way- ing of hands. The scehe was an an- imated one, but it was not prolonged, and after a minote or two of demon- stration, the delegates sank back into ‘their seats. Thus was Mr. Bryan again formally made a candidate for the presidency. And thus was his’ campaign of 1900 inaugurated. Then towards the close of the afternoon session began the real contest of the convention. This was the fight over responted spiritedly. ‘There were cries of “put him out” and a number of delegates gathered about Kelly. Quiet was, however, soon restored, and the convention proceeded as if nothing unusual had occurred. ‘The motion to refer the nomination of a vice presidential candidate to a committee to confer with the Demo- cratic and Silver Republicans was de- feated by a vote of 268 to 492. Towne Is Nominated. Nominations for vice president were then taken up. Mr. Bowler of Min- nesota nominated C. A. Towne and seconds came in from several states. Several other candidates were placed in nomination, but they afterward withdrew one by one and Mr. Towne was nominated by acclamation. The result was greeted by the Minnesota delegation with great delight and the blowing of tin horns. Mr. Grace of Michigan moved that a committee of one from each state be appointed to go to Kansas City to confer with the Dem tie and Silver Republican conventions with regard to nominations by those bodi The regular order was adopted, how- ever, and the convention proceeded with the selection of the national com- mittee. After some debate the con- vention by an almost unanimous vote decided to select three members from each state for the national committee. Thanks to Sue. Thanks were tendered the city of Sioux Falls for its entertainment of the convention. Dr. Taylor of Illinois moved that the new national commit- tee be made the committee cn confer- ene» with the national Democratic and Silver Republican parties, the com- mittee to have plenary powers. The motion was carried unanimously. A motion that Permanent Chairman Patterson, with a <ommittce of his appointmént and Temporaty Chair. man Ringdal and a similar committee be appointed to notify W. J. Bryan and Charles A. Tewne of their nomi- nation was also agreed to. The call of states was proceeded with in much confusion, many of the delegates leaving the hall. At its conclusion a motion was made and agreed to that the national committee- men named be declared the national committee. A motion to adjourn was carried and at 12:58 this morning the conven- tion adjourned. The Platform. The platform consists of a preamble and a long series of resolutions. The preamble con- gratulates the People's party on the marvelous growth of its principles during the last four years among people of all political parties. ‘Che resolutions on imperialism and militarism ds- plore the conduct of the administration in the Spanish-American war, and denounce its con- duct in connection with the Philippines. De- mand is made for the cessation of this war. With reference in this connection to Porto Rico, it is declared that the Declaration of In- dependence, the Constitution and the American flag are one and inseparable. It is also de- clared in this connection that the island af Porto Rico isa part of the territory of the United States, made so by our promises and the consent of the Porto Ricans themselves. The increase of the standing army is de- nounced. There is a strong resolution of sym- pathy for the Boers, a declaration against the monopolizing of public land for speculative purposes, a demand for a return to the orig- inal homestead policy, a declaration for the placing of all goods controlled by the trusts upon the free list, a condemnation of the goverzor of Idaho and the federal government in connection with the Coeur d'Alene troubles, and the usual demand for the initiative and referéndum. ‘Trusts are denounced, and the government control of public utilities, such as the rail- road and telegraphic systems, and of the is- suance of money is recommended as the proper remedy for this evil. They deamnd direct legislation, giving to the peo- ple the lawmaking and veto power under the initiative and referendum. The im- portation of Japanese Jabor under contracts is denounced. The gold standard act of the pres- ent congress is denounced in strong terms. The party is pledged anew ‘never to cease agitation until the financial conspiracy is blotted from the statute books, the Lincoln greenback restored and the bonds all paid and all corporation money forever retired.’ The system of issuing injunctions in cases of dis- putes betwen employers and employes is, un- der certain circumstances, denounced as an evil, and to remedy it-legislation is demanded. The election of president, vice president and United States senators by direct vote of the people is also urged, as is the governmental ownership of railroads and telegraph lincs, home rule in the territories, the employment of idle labor on public works in time of de- pression, and the payment of just pensions to disabled soldiers and the establishment of postal savings banks. A fair ballot is also demanded, and ‘the wholesale system of disfranchisement by coercion and intimida- tion’ in some states is condemned as unre- putlican and undemocratic. Yesterday's Session. Sioux Falls, 8. D., May 11.—The na- tional convention of the People’s party began business at 2:20 o'clock yester- day in the big tent wigwam on the top of the hill on the western side of the city of Sioux Falls. There have been larger crowds in attendance upon national conventions, and _ possibly Exceptionally Good sequal to those of most conventions held in buildings of more Penna ken character. ere were probably 500 delegates in their seats and surround- ing them there was a fringe of alter- nates and visitors numbering 600 to 800. Seats had been provided for a much larger number, but the attend- ance did not appear meager, and it may be fritely remarked that what was lost in attendance was compen- sated for in enthusiasm. From the ar- rival .of the Minnesota delegation, bearing Bryan and Towne banners, there were outbursts of applause at every convenient opening and upon the — slightest provocation. United States Senators Butler, Allen and Heitfield received liberal greeting, while Senator Pettigrew was over- whelmed by the cordiality of the wel- come accorded him. There was also generous applause when the name of Mr. Bryan was mentioned by the speakers of the day. Many Sentiments Were Cheeread to the echo, and this was notably the case with Goy. Lee's reference to the Boers and the Filipinos. It should be stated that Sioux Valls is proving en- tirely equal to the demand of enter- taining the convention. ‘The attend- ance is somewhat smaller than had been anticipated by some of the more sanguine residents, but there are still a very large number of visitors bere for a small city to entertain, and there would be confusion but for the ex- ceptional system which prevails in taking care of them. The convention was called to order shortly after 2 o'clock by Chairman Butler of the national committee. Prayer was offered up by . Bishop O’Gorman, and then the call for the convention was read by Secretary Edgerton. Amid applause Senator Butler then introduced Goy. Lee, who, on behalf of the state, Welcomed the Convention to South Dakota. Fitting response was made by Senator Butler. P. M. Ringcal of Minnesota was then pre- sented to the convention by Chairman Butler as the tempor: chairman of the convention. Mr. Ringdal delivered a short address which aroused con- siderable enthusiasm. Temporary see- reti.ries were appointed and Chairman Ringdal then announced the com- mittees, after which adjournment was taken until 8:30 in the evening. ‘The evening session was devoted to singing and music. The convention ad- journed to 9 o'clock this morning. BETING ON “BOBS.” That He Will be in Pretoria in Two Months. London, May 12. — Members of the house of commons were freely betting in the lobbies last evening that Lord Roberts would be in Pretoria in two months. ‘The ministerialists are build- ing confidential hopes upon the com- prehensive plans he has communi- cated to the war office. Predictions are definitely. made he will be in ‘Krocnstad on Monday, and it is be- lieved his advance guard is already reconnoitering in the vicinity of Vent- ers, Whére the hilly country begins again. Beyond Kreonstad is an in- tricate and difficult country, and if the Boers should elect to fight it is possible they could check the progress of the British until Lord Roberts’ numerous cavalry had time to ride areund their flanks and Threaten Their Rear. Fifteen to twenty thousand is the highest estimate of the Boers under the command of Gen. Botha, who is said to have forty-six guns. Gen. Botha and Gen. Dewet are reported to have uarreled. Lord Roberts is pressing hard after this force with 35,000 men and 140 guns and 20,000 more men are easily available. Lord Roberts’ concise summaries of re- sults are not supplemented by any up- to-date press telegrams. The corres- pondents are confined in their na tives two or three days old so far as Lord Roberts is concerned. President Steyn, with 8,000 men, is said to have been at Thaba N’Chu Thursday, and that a battle was imminent. The ad- vance guards of Gen. Brabant and Gen. Rundle were close to him. Ac- cording to a dispatch from Durban, dated Thursday, Gen. Buller’s army Is “Showing Activity,” but a complete embargo is laid on the correspordents with kim. The Boers are still holding the mountains adja- cent to Springfield. New Zealand scouts burned the homestead of a farmer named Greyling in whose house arms were found at Deering. During a concert for the relief of the sufferers from the Begbie works ex- plosion, given Saturday evening at Pretoria in the Gaiety theater, the doors were suddenly closed and every man in the audience was comman- dered. All the horses were taken from the conveyances outside.. Presi- dent Kruger has released the Daily Mail ccrrespondents, Messrs. Hallo- well and Hoffmeyer. Cheers for Canadians. London, May 12.—A contingent of Canadians belonging to Strathcona’s horse was heartily cheered as they debarked yesterday at Liverpool. They will sail from London for South Af- rica to-day by the British transport Ashaye. " M'GILL WILL GET IT. Davis Will Recommend Him for Postmaster at St. Paul. Washington, May 12. — The report that Former Gov. McGill would be ap- pointed postmaster at St. Paul when Postmaster Smith retires, was yester- day verified by Senator Davis, who pronounced the statement true. The senator said that while he has not re- ceived any word as to when Postmas- ter Smith will resign, he felt that as he had settled the question definitely there have been questions upon which’ more enthusiasm has been manifested | but there have been few similar events which have been marked by more evi- dent sincerity of purpose or more pronounced decorum of behavior. It was evident that delegates were there for a well understood purpose, and that whatever that purpose, it was to be carried into effect. The big tent was arrayed in full dress attire for the | reception and entertainment of its guests, and the structure proved in every way equal to the service re- quired of it. ‘The accommodations for delegates, for distinguished guests, for | the press and for ordinary visitors proved» i Ris : in his own mind it would be the proper thing to make the fact known. ~ Struck by Lightning. 4 Ann Arbor, Mich. May 12. — In a heavy thunder storm lightning struck a barr. on the farm belonging to the Christian Cook estate, near Saline, totally destroying it. Loss, $1,800 to $2,000. Horses and cattle. were burned. Broken Neck. — ‘Waterville, Minn., May 12. — Carl Monskie, a farmer residing at Ken- neyville, fell from his d proke his neck. He lived al hours and was conscious and PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE OF THE MIDROAD POPULISTS. ¢ Ignatius Donnelly Unanimously Named for Second Place on the “Ticket — Congressman Howard Prevents a Rupture by With- drawing as a Candidate President—J. A. Parker of Ken- tucky. Elected Chairman of the Natiénal Committee — The Plat- form Reaffirms Belief in the Prin- for ciples of the Omaha Platform, For President—Whartcn Barker of Pennsylyania. For Vice President—Igratius Don- nelly of Minnesota. Cincinnati, May 12.—Above is the ticket which was placed in the field yesterday by what is commonly kuown as the middle-of-the-road Populist party, but which, according to the leaders of the movement is the one and only People’s party. For a time during the day’s session of the con- vention it appeared as if nothing could prevent a complete disruption of the plans so carefully wrought out by the men who separated themselves on Feb. 19 last at Lincoln, Neb., from the fusionist element of the People’s party. A steady current against the eut-and-dried choice of Barker and Donnelly almost destroyed the founda- tion upon which the ticket stood. Former Congressman Howard of Ala- bama had suddenly become the idol of ap apparently winning number of delegates and he clinched his claims on the presidential nomination through his eloquent address on assuming the temporary chairmanship of the com- mittee on Wednesday. Yesterday as the time drew near for nominations word was quietly passed, confirmed by Mr. Howard himself, that the Barker following Would Bolt the convention should their leader be turned down. Owing to the fact that the Alabama delegation would not support Mr. Howard matters were further complicated. He took the only course for the restoration of harmony. 2 A 1 IGNATIUS DONNELLY ee eee He said that he had no ambiticn to head the national ticket and came to Cincinnati without the slightest in- tention of being a candidate, and he withdrew his name. Nevertheless when the roll call was completed on the first ballot Howard was at the top of the column—only a few short of the nomination. On the second ballot his plainly stated desire for harmony took effect and the seventy ballots that went to Donnelly on the first roll call were gradually worked over to the Barker column. Mr. Donnelly’s name had been withdrawn, although the Minnesota delegation protested against the withdrawal. After the bal- lot and before the announcement, it was evident that the Minnesota votes could settle matters in a harmonious marner by going to Barker. They were cast for the Pennsylvanian and gave him the nomination. Mr. How- ard moved to make the selection of Barker unanimous, which was done. Without a dissenting voice Ignatius Dornelly was declared vice presiden- tial nominee. The next order of busi- ness was the selection of a national committee and the selection of a chair- man of that body. This precipitated The-Fight against the Barkerites anew. A mo- tion was made that the convention proceed to elect a chairman of the na- tional committee, superceding the or- dinary course of allowing the commit- tee to select its own leader. After a long parliamentary wrangle the mo- tion was finally carried, and Milton Park, the retiring national chairman, was placed in nomination. A motion was just about to prevail to make Park’s selection unanimous, when Howard. in an eloquent address, pre- sented the name of Jo A. Parker of Kentucky. His words and praise of Parker was about the strongest thing heard on the floor and won for him the unanimous selection of the national chairmanship. After having been in session continuously with the excep- tion of twenty minutes recess from 8:30 a. m. to 4:45 p. m., the convention was adjourned sine die. The following of Social Democracy and Eugene V. Debs for the presi- dency found small comfort in the convention which they hoped a few days ago would indorse their idol. Three of them, W. E. Farmer of Tex- as, A. W. Rinker and L. M. Morris of Iowa. left the convention after the nominations had been completed, and it was rumored would select the Debs ticket. but their action attracted no attention whatever. The Platform. The platform affirms unshaken belief in the principles set forth in the Cmaha platform, It demands the initiative and referendum and the public ownership of railroads, tel and telephone lines, coal mines, ete. The platform opposes alien ownership of land, and the holding of land by railroads and corporations in excess of their actual needs. On the gitestion of finance the platform say: “A scientific and hui "me ig absolute paper’ money, based upon the entire wealth and population | le of the nation, not redeemabl LANDED BY BARKER |:x7,ce'.amce comer ott so @ platform demands the levying of a tax on incomes and inheritances, also the election by popular vote of president, vice president, federal judges and United States senators. The platform closes with a declaration against trusts, Yesterday's Session. Cincinnati, Ohio, Mey 11.—Yesterday at 10:50 a. m. the middle-of-the-road Populist national convention was called to order at Robinson's opera house. There were 470 persons in the delegates’ chairs and 75 in the gal- leries when National Chairman Deay- er rapped for order. Committees were appointed and retired to their halls; Ignatius Donnelly delivered an im- passioned address, in which he de- clared that the middle-of-the-roaders must stand together and save man- kind. At the evening session the creden- tials committee reported and precipi- tated the first struggle of the conven- tion. It arose over the votes to be al- lowed the delegatiors which were not fully represented. It was finally voted to amend the report in accord- ance with the call for the convention and allow the deles to cast the full vote of their re: e states. Per- manent organization was effected by the selection of Col. W. L. Peck of Georgia for chairman and ex-Gov. Waite of Colorado for vice chai Wharton Barker of Pennsylvania, whose Presidential Boom appears to have been effectually puncture, addressed the convention. He spoke on the motion of Mr. Don- nelly, At 11:15 p. m. the convention adjovrned until 8 o'clock this morning. IOWA REPUBLICANS Meet in State Convention and Elect Delegates. Des Moines, Iowa, May 12. — The State Republi convention was held here yesterds and those who at- tended furnished a spectacle of politi- eal harmony, confidence and strength seldom witnessed. ‘The fact that no State officers were to be named de- prived the convention of much inter- est and conduced largely to the i- nation of discord from the political chorus. The delegates at large and their alternates, and the twenty-two district delegates and their alternates accredited to the national Republican convention at Philadelphia were in all but the eventh district selected by acclamation. The platform was adopt- ed unanimously. It sends the Lowa delegation to the Quaker City in- structed for McKinley, commends the administration in all its acts and poli- cies and favors protective legislation against trusts and combination in re- straint of trade. For new possessions the platform fa s the extension of the privilege of self-government as rapidly as they demonstrate their ca- pacity to exercise it. ABSENCE OF RIOTING Among St. Louis Strikers and Ther. Sympathizers. St. Louis, May 12.—The feautre of the day in the street railway strike was the conference between Gov. Stevens, the members of the executive con.mittee of the local street railway employes’ association and the officers and attorneys of the transit company. Nothing was accomplished. The strikers’ officials announced that they were willing to arbitrate the question of differences provided the proposition to do so came from the railway com- pany. The railway officials refused to entertain any such proposition, stat- ing they had nothing to arbitrate. riotous demonstrations on the part of the strikers and their sympathizers were entirely missing yesterday. The Suburban company carried passengers under police protection the entire day without intereference. The T company ran two cars over a br: of its system, but attempted to carry no passengers. Another fatality as a result of the strike was reported yes- terday. As Flora McLeod, a young woman, was crossing Wash street, car- rying an infant in ber arms, s hit on the head with a brick that had been hurled at 4 passing street car on the Suburban system. He skull. was fractured and she died shortly after being carried to the city hespital. WAS A SUICIDE. Unhappy Ending of a Marriage in Opposition to a Mother’s Wishes. La Crosse, Wis., May 12.—Sensation- al developments came to light in con- nection with the death of Mrs. Willian; Robinson (nee Hannah Bush), a former La Crosse woman who died at Man- kato, Minn., and wes buried here yes- terday. ‘The death certificate gives cause_of death heart failure. The facts in the case are that the woman committed suicide in the woods near Mankato by taking carbolic acid. She was missed from home and the body was not found until next day. Every effort was made to keep the fact of the suieide a secret, but the facts came out. Despondercy is given as the cause. She was married a few years ago against her mother’s wishes and they never spoke to each other after that. Deceased was thirty-six years old. BITTEN BY A HORSE, One of the Harper Brothers in a Critical Condition. New York, May 12. — Horatio R. Harper, a member of the famous family of publishers, is ina serious condition at his home at Sands Point, L. Ll. having been terribly bitten by a horse. Mr. Harper entered the stall of the horse and the animal turned on him fiercely and caught the unfortu- nate man’s upper lip between its teeth. A small portion of the lip was bitten completely off and the rest of it hung by a few shreds. . cut and bruised in many places on the body where the hoofs of the horse struck him. Single Handed Young Birtscher Killed Seven Filipinos. Texarkana, Tex., May 12—Charles — Birtscher of this city has received a Mr. Harper was >