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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-17
NEBRASKA REpUBIICANs FOR PROTECTION


Omaha Neb, May 16.The platform adopted by
the Republican State Convention arraigns the Dem
ocratc party for its failure keep its promises made
in IT'S platform in 1854, for failure to reduce the
surplus and TO make the necessary expenditure for
public improvements for the effort now making to
tear down the American system of protection fostered
and built up by the Republican party. The Mills
bill is denounced aud the Democrats are condemned
for making no attempt TO put down the corporate
trusts and the President for his action in the matter
OF the Rebel flags. The platform pledges protection
to every citizen at home and abroad TO manufacturers
and farmers, commends the state Board Of Railroad
Commissioners for its efforts to obtain for Nebraska
the rates accorded the ncighboring States.
Liberal pensions 10 the disabled and needy Veterans
of the Union army are recommended sectional Is
sues and the keeping alive Of the halreds OF the civil
war arc reprehended and denounced. John ~ Thurs
ton, Patrick Egan, George W. Hest and X A Nerval
were elected delegates TO the Chicago Convention.
They are uninstructed, but favor Blaine
The only evidence of Presidential preference shown
In the convention during tho discussion OF the
motion to proceed the election OF four delegates
atlarge Mr.. Brewster OF Blaine County, obtained
the floor. When he announced his name and said that
he hailed from the newly organized county OF Blaine,
he Interrupted with doafening shouts and cheers
eyes" no said, j not only come from one OF the
youngest and best counties In Nebraska, put that
county has the honor Of being named aiter tho next
President OF the United StaiesD
Another shout OF approval greeted Mr. Bre"sters
sentiments. Thurston Is a strong Blaine man, Eean
is strong admiref OF Blaine also but does ho1 com
init himself Norya Is for Blaine, and HIST Is non
oommittL. IL Blsines name Is presoniel ali the
Nebraska delegates however, viii be for him.
ALABAMA's REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.
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TENNESSEE ELECTS BLAINE DELEGATES.
Nashville, May 10 (specaD.-The Republican State
Convention met here today ana called to order by
A. NJ. Hughes IT, chairman OF tho State Executive Com
Inttoe. william Rule OF The Knoxville Journal"
elected permanent ehnfuan. Alfrod A. Taylor Leondas
C. Houk George Nancy AMI S. A. MeElwee o colorei
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ALABAMA,s REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET

Montgomery, Ala, May 16.-At the Republican con-
venton to-day the following State ticket was nomi-
mated, W. II. Ewing, Governor J. j. woodaii, Score
tary Of State s. IT. Fowler Treasurer; X. 9. Helm,
Auditor; @. H. Craig Attorney General. and j. III
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GROUND OUT BY THE MACHISE IN OHIO.
A STATE TICKET NAMED AND CLEVELAND DELE

A STATE TICKET NAMED AND CLEVELAND DkLE-
GATES CHOSEN AT DAYTON.
Dayton Ohio May 16 SpecaD.-The Democratic
state Convention held to-day peculiar aiair, De-
cause every candidate proposed was nominated lor
the place he wanted or another less In honor 1ho
decorations OF the hall Democratic pictures VI
Tlden, Ewing, vallandi CHAM and Hancock were on
the walls and Cleveland smiled down from tho ladies'
balcony. Tho attendance of delegates was small ana
of visitors less Barnum's circus more than dVluel
h0nors. Henry Boil called the meeting to order' ana
In his speech announced that Ohio was committed 10
Democratic principles and revenue reform. For tho
first time in years an Ohio Democratic convention was
opened with prayer. General |" Sam" Hunt, OF Gin
cinna as president made the most brilliant speech OF
tho day. and an carly reference to Cleveland caused
the delegates to cheer loudly. ExCongressman NC
Mahon. of Dayton, read the platform 1t begins by
demanding Cleveland's denomination, and says
We approve the Mills Tariff bill as the practical ex
preston Democratic party and request our Repre-
sentatives In Congress to give 10 cordial support
Then follows the usual llatltudes.
When the first paragraph was read the applause was
great and every delegate jumped to his feet yelling
BY preconcerted arrangement the band began TO play
merily, and curtain dropped showing Cievelanas
picture over the stage OhO's choice. Othef lea'-
ures of the platform were unnotlced. delegate
yelled IIurrah for Fannie Cleveland and cooreo
delegate demonstrated, saying: Mrs. Frances"
This ticket was nominated by acclamaton
For Secretary of state, Boston g, Young of Marion
County for Supreme Court Judge, H. j. Crchheld, VI
Holmes County; for Member Of the Canal hoard,
James X. Emmt, OF Pike County Emmit was noini-
mated because of his expected large contribution lie
Is dlstiller. Young and CrltchGed are both lawyers
As predicted, the Big -Four" slate for delegates
atarge was put through the first ballot as follows
Calvin S. Brlce, Of Allen County; I. i. Powell OF
franklin County; Charles W. Baker, OF Hamilton
County; L. f. Holden, Of Cuyahoga County. Brlcc
led the list with 555 votes, Powell being next WIN
$685. FreeT Traders Hurd, General Finley, NJ. d. Har-
ter Leo b. Bert and w. W. Fishery were de teatod
for delegates. IIurd bad 272, surprise considering
his many defeats Hurd, Harter Finley ana B sGs
delegates county gave Thurman nine woes, al
though no hal tcesraphe1 early that he could not %
a delegate. Brice's victory was largely due 20 BEN
Ie Fevre, who came here from New York. Telcgrdils
of thanks from Brice came in plentfuly when tho re-
suits had been sent him in New-York All 10 IT were
chosen at the wish OF Senator Payne. 1t was the
most orderly convention Of the party for years: be-
cause everything fixed up I'm New-fork and wash
ington and tho instructions obeyed
Calvin S. Brice, who came to New-York five or six
years ago, but has maintained his legal residence In
Lima Ohio, was greatly pleased yesterday by dis
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Theselectors in the remaining dlstrlctS are not
vet chosen. Andrew II Humphrey, of New-York;
s,eretary of the Rcpul iican League of the United
States, in brief speech described the work done
by that body, and offered the following tesoiu'ion'
Rcsoved That this convention indorses the National
Republican League and urges the Republicans
OF this State the immediate organization
OF the Republican clubs in every county ana to"h III
the state under the Republican League OF the State OF
Ncw-York This ends the work Of the convention, and
IL adjourned The delegates left the convention nan
thoroughly satisfied with their work, and confident that
delegatesatlarge had been selected VINO Wouio lnoS'
nreditahlx renresent the State OF New-Y0rk
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STRIFE AND WAR AMONG THE LABOR MEN

SCENES OF DISORDER AT THE McGLYNN CON.
VENTIoN-GEORGES THEORIES REJECTED.
Cincinnati, May IS (specal.-There Is no fusion to-
day between the Union Labor forces and United Labor
people under the lead OF Dr. McGIynn. Not that the
latter were willing but because the former, by
decided majority, rejected the single landtax theory
OF Henry George 10 which the followers OF McGlynn
are thoroughly welded. The Union Labor Convention
has been session all day. its proceedings being very
tedious. when the report OF the Committee on Con-
ference with the United Labor party presented their
report which Endorsement Of the George theory
I'm disguised FORM IL caused considerable confusion,
but the convention by decided majority referred the
report to tho Committee on Resolutions, When the
Committee on Resolutions submitted the platform there
was merry all along the llne. The preamble
which was adopted not satisfactory TO the Green
back clement which was strong in the convention.
Next came the most exciting episode Of the convention
II was decided to consider the platform plank by plank
The first proposition that upon land a delegate
from Michigan Pogg, submitted the George single land.
tax plank and wrange ensued that caused the con-
venon and every one in II to lose track of the pro-
ceedngs Finally debate was stined and the GeOrgeltes
were sat down upon. 1heieupon the United Labor
men who were present IN inc gallery Withdrew as dd
a number of tho Union Labor delegates who however.
said tbev womId support the nominee The United
Labor men are considerably demoraiized night and
e, DC1UcA mi o'clock Resolutions were sub
ltted that the surplus should be returned to the peo
Pile either by taking up outstanding bonds or by being
paid to them pro rata
DEMOCRATIC WOLVES IN A PROHIBITION FOLD
Springfield, Ill, May 10 lspeclaD.-In the conYen-
ton OF ProhIbitlonlss this morning sensation was
caused during the election Of district delegates by
several charges being made as 10 politics OF nomi
nees one being openly denounced as Democrat
and a substitute for his name being demanded IL
appears that about a dozen disciples OF Democratic
faith had secured representation In the convention
who were really furtherlng the onds of Democracy
and up to tho time OF the election OF district delegates
tho convention had been their willing tool The
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-17

Calvin S. Brice who came to NewYork five or six
years ago. but has maintained his legal residence In
Lima, Ohio, was greatly pleased yesterday by dis
patch announcing his election delegate at-large by
tho Ohio Democratic Convention His friends telc-
graphed also that no would be the head OF the ONO
delegation at st. Louis Colonel Briee Is strong
Cleveland man.
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CREDEN IlAl4S.
4 Distytcts, Nance.
XVIII. II. g. Burleigh.
XIX. M. ii. YonnFman.
Xxx. A. II. Burch.
| XXI. r. J. Treaaway.
| XXI. George 2. Erwin.
XXIII..Josiah Perry.
XIV. y. IL. Huvck.
XIV. Charles &. Cole.
XVI. John Church
xviii. McCoon.
lXXVIII..N. V. Gross.
! xxx. NJ. NJ. Acker.
xxx w. A. Switzerland.
XXXI..Alvin r. Allen
XXXII. william Franklin.
lXXXIII. George A. LAWS.
IXXXIV..O. +. Jones.
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The Convention then took a recess until 80
.. M, and the committees met in the interval.
That on credentials had only one contest TO set
Assembly District of Albany County, whose seats
were contested. After investigation the commit
tee awarded the certificates of election 10 the sit
ting delegates. The Committee of Organization
had presented to them for permanent chairman
the names of Speaker Fremont Cole General james
w. Hustled, General n. NJ. Curtis and ex-senator
Edmund L. Pitts. compromise was finally made
unOu X-SenatOr Pits
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gratifylng resuIIs. -J' w ''VSV"oII9'
NJ. D., Wharton, Texas.
81 have prescribed Ayers sarsapa,,
rills in my practice for a number OF
years find it TO work admirably
where an Alternative is indicated. L.
Porter, NJ. D., Cerro Gordo, Tenn.
"For pimples, blotches, discolorations
of the skin, and eruptions Of every de-
scription, we consider
Ayers Sar
saparilla positive cure. Mrs. D. W.
Cockerell, Alexandria, Va.
DR.. J. C, Aver g. Co., Lowell Mass.
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RUST UNIVERSITY FIRE.
Full PARTICULARS OF the Cohagration
Wednesday.


Special Dispatch to The Appeal
lloLty SPRINGS, Miss, March s.--About
ll;45 o'clock yesterday smoke was seen
issuing from the roof and attic Of Rust hall,
the main building Rust university. Efforts
were made 10 eXtinguish the fire, but they
were unavailing, as the entire upper story
was mass Of flames when the alarm was
given. The fire originated over the chapel,
in the space between the ceiling and roof,
to which space there arc no means OF adj
mission. The fire was probably caused Ivy
n defect in ono Of the ohimncys, and II is
likely that Il began about o'clock a. M,
from the building of the fire in the chapel.
When Il was discovered that the build
Ing could not bc saved, efforts were made
TO save the furnishings and the property Of
the students and teachers. The third story
was used ~ n dormitory for the students,
in which about scyen,y.fye were accom-
modatcd, and az the fire spread with great
mpidity all the bedding aud furniture ON
this floor was destroyed and much Of the
clothing and property Of the students.
Tho entire library, consisting Of more
than 1000 volumes, was destroyed. to-
gcthCr with all the natural history cOllcc-
tons. All the furnishings ot the chapel
were lost, among which WIS n grand square
piano. Most Of the goods ON the FIRST floor
and basement were saved.
Rust hall was erected IN the year 1882 at
n cost OF about $40, 900, aud the furnish
ings and library were worth $1,000. Tho
building was probably insum1. About
22j students were IN or about the building
when the tire broke out, yet with one ox.
ccption no one was hurt Mr. Phillips,
one OF the students. had his lee broken by
a trunk. which was thrown nom ihird-
story window. The school will DO CON
tinucd in the other buildings Of
the university, Which wero used before
Rust hall was built, until another building
can bo erected. which will probably be
done as Hoon ~ possible. The students
can find Accommodations Ina town, and not
one ~ thcm need leave
prcsidcn. Libby, the teachers and stu
dents feel grateful io the iowns-people Tor
! the kindness manifested In assisting 10
save the goods, by their worls Of SWIM
patty and many kinkly oflen oi assist.
nn.a
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The People Feel Scandalized by This
Premature Announcement.
The Empress Strength and Cour-
age in the Trying Hour.
Great Anxiety Felt all Over the
Civilized World.
The Monarch Improves Greatly About
O'clock This Morning-He Coos
to Sleep and His Breathing is
Regular Cannot Last Long.

LONDON, March 9.-There is four or five
hours delay in receiving dispatches from
Berlin, owing to the crowded condition Of
the wires. II appears now as II the an
nouncing of Emperor Williams death was
due 10 the fainting spell with which the
= Emperor was seized between . and @
o'clock in the afternoon, which had every
appearance Of final collapse. All the
Berlin papers announced the death OF the
Emperor late in the afternoon.
The Vienna Fd Pres asserts that in the
event Of the Emperors death the imperial
decree granting regency powers TO Prince
William ipso iacto is nullifed, and that
Frederick William becomes Emperor by
right Of succession.
The Prince Of Wales and Lord Salisbury
were closeted with the Queen last night
until 1880 o'clock. The result OF the con-
ference is not known. The Queen will re-
turn TO Windsor in the morning.
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THE quo LINE" Musr 90.
Tennessee Bald Knobbers Deliver Their
ulttlmatum.

ulttlmatum.
Special Dispatch TO The Appeal.
DRESDEN, Tenn, March s.-Early this
morning when the editor Of the Ei,iTpriS
went 10 his office he found the following
document incloscd In an envelope and
posted on bis front door, with the super
scripiion Important 10 the Editor Of tho
Eairprisf." The document read a.
follows important 10 the jug
Line Gang - We have organized
a body II twenty-five men with thc deter
minalion oi bursting up tho "jug line"
between Drcsdcn and Martin. and wo do
hereby notify oil persons, black or white,
II caught making business Of purchasing
whisky la Martin for any one IN Dresden,
or. Ia other woids, runningthc "iug line"
We will fct upOn his case M the mob"
may decide either coat Of tar aud teath-
en- or thiriy.nine lashcs the bare back,
with q faithful promise Of double dose
tho next time caught guilty. We mean
business. II you don't believe ~, try 10
and see. :.
"succreons To rnE X. X. X"
A request 10 publish accompanied the
above. A stroll around town foon NJ
ycalcd the fnct that similar notices had
been posted In various parts Of the sqnarc
In the most public places. and decided
sensation was oraicd In whisky-loving
cin'lra.
Tho "Jug line" has been nulaancc 10
people travelling between Dresden and
Martin, aud now, since the arch leader OF
the business, Tobo White, hns been killed,
Il h thought no man will be found bold
and reckless enough 20 take his place.
surely not In the face Of the above threat.
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BILE eye upon him as a promising pillar for
the empire whenever fate may call him TO
take ii upon his shoulder. He is tho sub
ject OF endless speculation OF late in MILF
tary and diplomatic circles at Berlin, rs
well as in every other European capital,
owing 10 the likelihood that he will sooner
or later be German Emperor, and, what Is
more, from the present outlook will not
have to wait long for that title. Germany
would be fortunate II he should have many
years yet TO watt and II she could in the
meanwhile be subjected TO well ordered
reign under his father now lying so low,
with disease constantly cncroaching upon
his life tenure.
THE PRINCES MALADY.
Until SO attacked the crown prince had
enjoyed excellent health, led an outdoor
life, was hearty, strong and stout; today he
is feeble, fallen off and trembling in the
balance. The conflicting opinions Of the
doctors in attendance show that they are
very much divided and confused as 20 the
proper method of treatment 10 be followed,
but, despite an occasional weak report 10 the
contrary, they conccde the sufferer TO be in
the terrible grasp Of cancer. Its origin and
development IL NJ mysterious in this case
rs in all other cases Of the kind the medical
fraternity is called upon 10 deal with; at
least no one has yethintcd that the present
Cause arises from smoking tobacco, DR.
Mackenzie, the English Tor rather tho
Scotch) surgeon sent down by the Queen,
is one OF the most skilliul of his country,
yet his skill has been rs unavailing M the
best efforts of the greatest German experts
Prof. Virchow, who has in vain given
many learned opinions and made repeated
microscopical tests in the case, is the most
noted Psychologist In the Berlin faculty,
besides being one of Germany's greatest
scientific lights.
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DI,ine service nj ,hc Palace.

BERLig, March S.-Diyine service was
heldin the palace at 8 o'clock this after
noon. All the members Of the imperial
family, the court digniaries and the mem
bers Of the household were present Hun
drcds Of people stood bareheaded in the
rain, outside the palace, and joined in the
prayer offered by Chaplain koegel.
The Emperor is continually growing
weaker. The doctors have tried TO inject
camphor and administer stimulanis me.
chanicaliy. This morning the Emperor
tried 10 III up In bed. lie shook hands
with the Empress, who was seated by his
bedside, but was unable to speak to her.
The courage and devotion Of the Empress
are admirable. I'll aud weak herself and
broken with sorrow and grief, her efforts
to cheer aud console her husband have
been unccasng.
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marck, who has practically been Emperor
OF Germany. He has attended hunts and
army maneuvers and observed punctil-
iously all the formal obligations of
his State, but as an active person.
atty in the politics of Europe he
had ceased to be. William married June
IL, $780, Miria Louisa OF Saxe-Weimar,
by whom he had two children. Frederick
William, the crown prince OF Prussia, and
Louisa, the present grand-duchess of
Baden.
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The RnYni necrce.

BERLIN, March S,--Following is the text
OF the imperial decree promulgated declar-
ing Prince William to be the representa-
tive OF the Emperor in state affairs:
Considering the uncertain state Of my
health, which compels me temporarily to
abstain from The transaction Of affairs, and
in view Of my illness, and prolonged ILL
ness OF the crown prince, Frederick Will
helm, ! charge you to attend to the affairs
OF state in my stead"
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ImpendInr Catastrophe.

vIESSA, March s.-The impending ca.
iastropho in Berlin oycrshadows every
other subject here as no event has done
since the first news OF tho Illness Of the
German crown prince The newspapers
express the feeling Of the people Ia still
hoping for the Empcror's recovery.
The Neu Frcit Prcgc compares the Tragic
fate Of the German imperial house with
that Of Louis Inaiorsc, and expresses the
hope that the crown princes recovery may
falsiiy the parallel.
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MEMPHIS. TENN. FRIDAY, MARCH g. 1885,

without danger, The crown prince and
DIR. Mackenzie will both reside in tho
Charlotteburg capitol.
The French newspapers today comment
at great length on the results of tho Access
sion OF Prince William to the throne OF
Germany and the probability OF war.
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Another Misrertune.

BERLIN, March SIT is rumored that
the Dowager Grand Duchess OF Mecxlen-
berg Schwerin has fallen dangerously i'll.
Her daughter and granddaughter, who
came to Berlin to be present at the En-
peror's bedside, have suddenly returned
TO SchWerin.
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RAILROAD ACCIDENTS.
A Sleeping Car Jumps thu Traek-A
Sleeping Man Boheaded.

sps-iai Dispatch 10 Tho Appeal
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, March S--A
sleeping car, On the limited expires. ON the
Alabama Grcat Southern railroad, was
diichod near Fort Payne, Ala, this morn.
ing and badly damaged, involving loss OF
scycml thousand dollars. Tho trucks struck
a broken rail while the train was running
al a ratio Of forty miles an hour. Tho
coach was turned entirely over. :. l.
Woodbridge, OF Lexington, KY, and q. A.
French, OF New Orleans, were badly hurt.
French was wedgcd Ia between the broken
rails 10 that II required over hall an hour
10 cut him out. Both mcn werc brought
10 this city.
ANOTHER FATAL ACCIDENT.
Train No. ., on the Western Auantlo
railroad, which arrived In Chaiianooza al
3 o'clock this morning. while rounding
curve near Marietta, Ga, ran Over man
named O'ncll and cut the top OF his heed
on, killing him instantly. lie had IAN
down near the track and hal gone |"
sleep.
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rns rmprc.. and Her daughter.

BERLIN, March s.-,rho Empress and the
Grand Duchess Of Baden remain with the
Emperor throughout the night AZ one
o'clock this morning the Emperors voice
was 10 strong that II could DO heard out
side his room.
The morning papers speak Of scarcely
anything other than the changes that will
occur at the Empcror's death.
The North Goman Gdsditts item is a. fol-
lows During the time Of deep anxiety
and sorrow which has 30 long oppressed
the German nation, Il has been strong
consolation that the Almighty has DO.
slowed upon the venerable Emperor such
health and strength that although very old
and not free from incidental troubles, he
has carried out unfailingly the duties Of bis
high Office, as he has done all his life long
amidst threatening dangers"
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srecpIug aud nrcathlng Regularly.

BERLIN, March al o'clock n. H.
There Is improvement in the Emperor's
condition. lie Is sleeping soundly and
his breathing Is regular. He has taken
substantial food and appears TO have n
good appetite. He was given oysters and
egg and little champagne and sherry.
His pulse has fallen from il6 TO ninety
six. When awake he Is fully conscious,
showing an interest In what is passing
around him. lie asked the grand duchess
OF Baden, who sat by the bed, whether she
had already dincd and with whom, and
then asked why she had not dined with
the Empress. lie expressed regret that
he was causing 80 much trouble"
Gen. win,erHeld started last night with
dispatches for the crown prince.
Whether OF not the improvement In the
Emperor's condition IL permanent will dc.
pend upon how he passes the small hours.
Many Of the princesses have now left the
nalncc