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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-07-10
Presidential Politics.

A delegation OF ladies' and gentlemen from Michi-
gan called on Gen. Harrison at his home In In
dlanapolis last evening. He made short speech,
in the course OF which he said: "Your
state has been proudly associated with
the past successes OF the republican party,
and your interests are now closely Identified
with its success In the pending campaign.
am sure, therefore, that may accept your pres
ence tonight, not only as personal compliment,
but as pledge that Michigan Will be true again
10 those great principles OF government which are
represented by the republican party. The
success OF the republican party has always been
identllied with the glory Of the nag and the unity
OF the Government Those principles are
greater Than men, lasting as truth, and sure Of
Gen Clinton b. Fisk, the prohibition candidate
for President, said In Detroit yesterday: "we Will
vote my per cent, drawing chiefly rrom the repub-
ncans. We Will gain largely In New Jersey. Viz
ginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee
and Missouri, also In the New England states
Our gains In the North will come largely from the
republican party In the South nom the democratic
party. our strength In the South comes from all
classes, white ana black, except the uneducated
negroes. The latter class seem 20 think that one
OF The boons conferred on them by Abraham Lin
coin was the liberty 70 drink Ike their old mas-
ters."
The New York Sun to-day says: The County
democracy leaders met yesterday aiternoon. An
whispered about In connection with the announce.
ment that Calvin S Brice, OF Ohio, was likely 20
be made chairman OF the executive committee
thus being under Mr.. Barnum at the head VI the
campaign contest. lie Is highly spoken OF as an
alert and able man, but II was supposed that either
man, OF Maryland, would be selected Now t "
said that their divergence on tariff matters that
showed at st. Louis made the selection OF either
Objectionable 10 the friends OF the other II u even
asserted that senator German refused 20 accept
the place.
John G New, OF the republican national COM
mittee denies emphaticaliy that there 10 any con-
test between him ana Nr. Dudley as 70 which OF
them shall have the guiding hand In the coming
Campaign.
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senator German Declined IL

senator German Declined Ii.
HE WOULD NOT ACCEPT THE GUARDIANSHIP OF THE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE NATIONAL DEMO.
CRATIC COMMITTEE.
New YORK papers give circulation to a rumor
that Senator German is to be set aside as chair.
man OF the executive committee OF the national
democratic committee because he leans toward
protection. As matter Of fact Senator German
was the unanimous choice OF the committee for
this position. He could have had It at st. louis.
ana subsequently at Washington. Not only was
ne the choice or his colleagues, but they
pleaded with him TO accept it. The Sen.
ator replied that he did not care
70 assume position OF responsibiiity "
out would DO as much work as any man for the
party; That he would be at the command of the
party throughout the canvass. One very promi.
nent member or the national committee remarked
10 STAR reporter a few days ago that the choice
OF chairman or the eXective committee had bean
Delayed In the hope that Senator GOrman might
De Induced TO reconsider his former declinatton
Inc members OF the national committee at their
recent meeting here referred to the suDerb man
aseiheht OF Senator German In 1884 and many of
then expressed the opinion that New York wonld
nave Oeeh lost TO the democracy II It had NOT been
Ior tne courage and determination OF Senator COR
man. IL Is because he wills II and NOT for any
Otner reason that Senator German has NOT aIreodv
been placed at the head or the executive Commit
tee.
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STILL TrEE ARRESTS Cd On.
EsOge and Murphy. Chairmen Of the
Railroad Employees Grievance Com.
n,stsces, Taken into Custody tn Chi.
cage To-day.

CHICAGO, July yl0-Chairman IiOge. OF the grievance
committee or the Br0therhOodiof Engineers, and
Chairman Murphy, occupying the same position
In the Fircmen's Brotherhood. were arrested az
their rooms IA the National Hotel this morning.
The prisoners were taken completely by surprise.
Both men were taken TO police headquarters and
locked up. The two chiefs were charged with con-
spiracy. The much talked-or circular In which
HOge Is alleged 10 have requested brotherhood
men 20 hire themselves secretly 10 the ~" road
and then disable the engines. Is said 90 be the
basis OF the charge against Huge. Chairman MUIR
ply Is charged with being an accOmpce. Gen.
eTal Manager Stone swore out the warrants last
night ana they were given 70 the officers 10 he
served early this morning. Attorney COlyer, OF
the 80" road. said this morning that the prisoners
would b. arraigned before a Justice and a contln-
uance taken, as the company was not yet ready
TO push Its case. lie asserted. however, that
the evidence In possession OF the company was
fa-axT.
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CoNGRarULaTsNG DIaZ.
He il Re-Elccted President OF Mexics
without Opposition.

ST. Louis, July l0.-A special from the city of
Mexico says: Yesterday the electoral colleges met
throughout the country and voted for president,
three members Of the supreme court, members of
congress and one senator an each state. So far n0
opposition has been made 20 the recollection of
Prcsi sent Diaz Many new members have beea
elected 80 TAR as their politics Is known. they
belong 90 the administration party. To-day hun
druds OF people called on President Diaz 10 Offer
their cOngrat latiOns- As the re-elecJOn OF Presi
dent DiaZ Was fOrecOne conclusion, public In
JereSt centers an the congressional election
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-07-10
An Interview Hcferc the Arrc.s..

CHICAGO, July l0.-Gnairnan lloge had nothing
20 say regarding the arrest OF EnglnetS Geddiny
last evening except 20 reiierdte his former state
ment, that the Brotherhood would protect no
guilty man.
"What is there TO your alleged statement
that there may be a general strike all over tho
cOuntfy?" asked the reporter.
81 meant nothing further than that n the 40"
road should arrest some OF the Brotherhood lead
e-s there would be complete Cessation OF work.
II Arthur had been arrested when that subject was
agltated II would have stopped every wheel In the
country. think IL would bc the same IL should
be arrested. They have gone 10 further among
our Officers than Bauereisen, and that's Ear
enOuwA.n
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Gen. Sheridan After the vovape.

TIC VOVAVP.
HIS CONDITION YESTERDAY AS SATISFACTORY as
COULD BE EXPECTED.
everything was quiet at the Sheridan cottage at
Nohqultt yesterday. DIR. O'Reilly started for
washington TO attend to some business matters
Dr. Matthews taking his place at the bedside. The
following bulletin was issued last night nv Drs
Matthews and Yarrow:
- notwithstanding the apparent fatigue OF Gen.
sherldan's decentralization from the Swatara. he
passed toieraDy fair night, being slightly rest
less at tlnes. HIS condition to-day has been as
satisfactory as could have been expected HIS pulse
mas been good, his respiration better, and his
appetlte, whlch was not so good the last two days
on snlpOoard, has Increased. He recognizes the
Tact That he Is at home at Nonquitt, and is much
pleased with his surroundings"
Inc STORY that the War Department would be
asked 10 pay the cost or coal and other supnlie,
USED on the Swatara on the trip to NOnQuitt has
been denied by Commodore Schley, chief OF the
Bureau OF Equipment and Recruiting
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Promotions in the Engineer Corps.

ohAN"Es WHICH FOLLOW THE APPOINTMENT OF COL
CASEY TO BE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS.
Inc appointment OF Col Casey TO be Chief of
Engineers VIII cause the following promotions in
the Engineer Corps: Lieut. Col. David c. Houston
10 DE colonel, Major Samuel NJ Mansfield to be
lieutenant colonel, Capt James b. Quinn to be
major, First Lieut.. Frederic v. Abbot, son OF Col.
Henry L. Abbot, Engineer Corps, TO be captain.
anu anu second Lieut.. VIM. L. Craighill, son OF Col.
WIN +. Cralghill Engineer Corps, TO be first lieu
tenahl. COL Casey'S promotion will leave a
vacancy In the board OF engineers at New York or
which ne was president. 1t is not certain lust
now VINO VIII be ordered 10 fill the post but it Is
po>siDle Cnat Col. Abbot, now a member OF the
board, Will be put at the head
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-07-10
Frem Wall street To-day.

NEW YORK, July 10.-There was a moderate de-
gree OF animation In the stock market at the OPEN
Ing, and prices were decidedly strong, advances
over last evenings closing figures extending 70 n
per cent. Western Union, st. Paul. Missouri Pa
cine, and Reading were the features OF the trad
were quiet TO dull The improvement OF the OPEN
ing was increased In the early dealings the rumors
Union the leader and r. sdvanced "a While MS
souri, Pacific rose y, and the Others smaller frac-
tions. Late In the hour, however, dullness over
was quiet TO duh and steady at about the best
prices reached.
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AN IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.
That's what ParueII Thinks viii be
the Outcome OF the komc- Rule Ags.
tatiau.

LONDON, July lo-In an Interview Mr. ParneIl
said he believed that tho home rule-novemcut
would result IN the establishment OF an imperial
parliament In which England, scotland. Ireland,
Wales and the colonies would be represcntec-
Each country would have a separate legislature
20 manage its local Affairs. The imperial par
lament, he thought would supplant the house Of
lords Mr.. Parnel said he also believed that tho
next general election would result In the return &c
the house OF commons OF a majority Ol one hun
dred and twenty Gladstonians.
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District Government Affair.

CONTRACTS FOR FURNISHING FUEL
The contract for supplying the District with fuel
has been awarded by items to MesSrs. Chapman
Miller, johnson Bros, and Mayfield & HeistOn.
Mr.. Chapman receives the largest award items
Miller, 3; Mayfeld and HetStOn, e and johnson
Bros, 1. Each one has been allowed to store their
supply at their price.
MISCELLANEOUs
Commissioner Webb, although slightly better.
Is still confined to his house.
The Commissioners have received a number of
applications for the position OF assistant building
Inspector. One OF the applications bears the name
or John T. Suter, and Is indorsed by q number of
local labor organizations
Senator Edmunds has written to the Commits
soners complaining OF the condition OF the county
roads, especially the one leading from Connecti-
cut avenue to WOodley Lane. He says II the roads
In vermont were allowed to be kept in such con-
oition those having charge Of them would be fined
ASSAULTED Hrs MOTHER AND SIsrKR-To-day in
the PoIce Court, young man named Philip Sulli-
van Was tried for asSaulJing his aged mother and
his young sister. The testimony OF his mother and
sister was to the effect that yesterday afternoon,
while Philip was under the influence OF LIQUOR he
came home and gave both Of them o beating. Inc
young man took the stand and added Insult 70 In
jury BY accusing his aged mother Of having been
drunk. This the mother and daughter denied
The Judge said that more c0wardly act could not
De done BY young man than to assault his
mother. Il some strong man had been present the
judge said he could have given the defendant with
tmpunity more than the court could give him. ne
was given six months In jail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-07-10
The Mormon church Property.

SALT LAKE, UTAH, July l0.-Receiver Dyer COM
promised yesterday In tue matter OF the Mormon
churcn property, the papers being filed In the Ter
ritorial Court. The receiver Keeps what property
he has seized and was paid sl57 .666 Ii In cash.
Further proceedings are 10 be dropped pending
the hearing OF appeal questions involved IA the
United states supreme Court.
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NEW YORK REPUBLICAN,.
The state Committee calls the Conyeu-
ton for August -, at Saraloga.

NEW YORK. July lo-The meeting OF the repub-
ncan state committee held with closed doors &C
the Fifth Avenue Hotel to-day was called 10 order
shortly after IL O'Clock. Everything Is working
hannoniously. The members OF the committee
before entering upon their Deliberations were IN
favor OF forming permanent organization by tho
reelection OF Cornelius \. Bliss chairman. and
Frank =. Smith and John W. NrOOman secre-
taries. This was aftcrward done. lt was decided
60 hold the state convention at saratoga. August
oN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-07-10

PERsoNAL-Ex-SenatOr Sewell of New jersey,
Geo. Vanderbilt and S. D. Phelps Of New York,
B. L. Wood, jr., Of Pittsburg, and C. W. Balls OF
Philadelphia, are at Willard'S-Admiral Porter.
representatives Scott, Cochran, and Russell and
Interstate Commerce Commissioner Walker were
IN New YORK last nlght.-Louis Nixon OF the
navy Is at the st. JaneS.-O. w. Powers or Salt
Canpanl OF Detroit. Capt. Geo. b. White OF the
Navy, Gas. Lawrence, Z. X. Stevenson and Edw
n Sharswood OF Philadelphia, and L. II. Scott and
=. n. PARSONS OF New York are at the Arlington
IL. Z. tucker Of Minneapolis, Chas. c. Pearce OF
Jacksohville, Fla, and L. +. Braine and VIM. NJ
ooWah OF New York are at the RiggS-W. Ii.
stacy OF Boston, Capt. II. II. Pratt and Dr. W. ID.
crosby Of the Army, j. w. VahderpOel OF New
YORK, and Z. p. Breckenridge OF Toledo are at the
III st. Louis Sunday,
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sUlsUN IN ASHES.

Sevcu.Eighths ot the Town Burued,
Including Representative McKeana's
Rome.
srrsUS, CAL. July 1o-Fire DESTROYED eight
blocks In the heart OF the town last evening The
post-onice was also consumed The IRE started In
a shed. and. despite the efforts Of the rre
department. gained rapidly. crossing the strccts
and burning even what goods had been removed
Ior SAFETY. Az least seNen-tls ntAs Of The Uown
consumed IL Il Impossible rs vet 20 estimate the
loss. Suisun has population q about 800 over
twenty-five residences were burned 10 the srount
OF CongreSS
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The Fire at New London.

broke out late last night In the repairshop OF the
New London Northern Railroad 90. at East New
London was got under control shortly before 2
O'Clock this morning The repair and machine
shops were destroyed. together with some lumber
piled near the shops high wind prevailed aud
carried showers OF sparks an the direction OF the
town A bridge near by caught nre and was
slightly damaged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-07-10
A womom os Had Reputation Murdercd

OTTUNwA, Iowa, July l0.-The body OF Alice
Kelly, a woman OF bad reputation, was found In
the outskirts of the city this morning with her
throat cut ana her head badly beaten. horse
ana buggy was hitched 20 a tree near by The
BODY Was covered with lap robes. The nature OF
the wounds Indicate murder. The woman has
been here about a month, and gave Detroit, Mich,
as her lOme.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-07-10
Texas Fever I'm Indiana.

CHICAGO. July 1o.-A dispatch from warsaw,
Ind, says: Farmers along the Lake Erie and Wes-
tern Railroad, In this state, are greatly alarmed
over the appearance among their cattle OF The
dreaded Texas fever. A car load OF Texas cattle
passed over the road a few days ago. several or
the animals died en- route and were buried In
Upton county. The Infection appears 10 have
been caught and is spreading rapidly. In one
neighborhood, near Upton, ten head OF valuable
cattle have since died. and a similar disease has
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-07-10
A DOCTOR Sho, by a Drunken ,Inn.

CHANUTE, CANADA, July 10.-Dr. 4. Bartle wa
fatally shot at O'Clock yesterday afternoon by
Chas. C. krauer, who was Intoxicated. hraue
was actuated by groundless ruInOrs involving Dr
Bartle's name In a scandal There are threats u
lynching.
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Went Through n Tre~tIe.

THREE RAILROAD EMPLOYEES FATALLY INJURED BY AN
ACCIDENT TO A CONSTRUCTION TRAIN.
CAMERON, Mo-, July 10-By the spreading OF
rails a 50-foot trestle, 10 miles west or here,
last evening, a Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
construction train, with seventeen men on board,
was precipitated 10 the ground, distance OF 30
feet. Foreman Richard Jones was killed outright.
Engineer Wilcox was scalded and died few hours
later. Brakeman Cummings feet were crushed,
and he also received internal Injuries, from which
he will die
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-07-10

onAaas rHAr 1Hn ..onoAxIzaIIOn rs a scHnn =

sKII. THE RoAD TOO CHEAP.
SPRM0FELDy~IIL-, July 1Q-In the United States
Circuit Court yesterday the attorneys for a minor.
tty OF the stockholders OF the Wabash Railway,
representing three million Of the capital asked tc
be made parties 20 the litigation They allege
that the road % worth more Than the purchasing
committee Is willing to pay Tor tt, and that the
reorganization b scheme 70 sell the property fof
less than its value. The purchasing committee'z
attorneys allege that the petitioners rights are
peCitton would embarrass and delay the settlement
without benel1k The case was taken under advise
men6
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-07-10

TIE ST. LOUIS EJoPERs CAPTukKp.-w. II.
Moore and Mrs Jno. W. Norton, the St LOUIS
ana held for the St Louis of1cerk As soon as the
capture was made known In St Louis, Ar. Norton
swore out warrant charging Moore with the
Jeweiry. Norton would make no charge against
his wife. Friends OF the latter have gone 70
Topeka In the hope OF inducing her 70 abandon
arrested. Fer husband now eAyB tnat be n saf1s-
ned that his wife has had spells Of weak minoso-
two years ago, and this has had much % 90 w1tA
her tail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-07-10

The POTOMAC FORTIFICATIoNs IN A DEPLoRABLE
CoNDITIoN.-The annual report Of Col Hams on
the fortifcations OF the Potomac under his charge
shows that they are In deplorable condition, and
would AFFORD no protection whatever against an
enemy. These are Forts Washington, FOote, Mon
roe and Wool. There have been no funds availa.
pie 1or their care and maintenance, and conse-
quently nothing was done. The Groton Bridge
20. Is building wharf at Fort Monroe, under con-
tract The substitution OF steel for oak beams in
construction was agreed to In May
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-07-10

NAVAL ORDERs.-Assistant surgeon VIM. Martin
ordered to duty at the San Francisco naval rendez
vous. and to attend officers Of Navy and Marine
Corps stationed there. Assistant surgeon Ernest
w Anzal, detached from duty at San Francisco
rendezvous, and ordered TO duty at the Naval
Academy,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-07-10
Stevenson as a Playwright.

Special Gable Dispatch to The EVENING STAR.
LONDON, July l0.-Iiobert Louis Stevenson has
written a play Tor Miss Eleanor Calhoun, the
American actress, at present appearing at the
Royalty Theater.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-07-10

THE BOND OFFERINGS TO-DAY aggregated $685.
600, as follows: Coupon As $4,000 at 127S;
registered As, $1,000 at 127; $4,000 at 12s;
So, 900 at 1273s; 100000 at 1271<; 100000 at
l271. Registered ANS, $35, 900 at 1O7S; S275 900
at 107&; $4,000 at lO7T
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-07-10

ANOTHER NATIONAL BANK.-The Controller of the
Currency has authorized the organization Of the
First National Bank Of La Grange Tex capital
$4,000 A. j. Rosenthal, president; II. A. Glad
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-07-10
Belligeremt BrickIaverx

THEY ASSAULT AN ENGLIsHMAN OF THEIR TRADE
Daniel Moran, Richard w. Miller, Thomas M.
Benson and Tenney Callan, brickIayer's, each for
feited s collateral in the Police Court to-day on
charge OF assaulting James Taylor, an English
man. VINO Is also bricklayer The men were ar
rested by Oficers LOTUS and Smith. Thev were in
cab and were arrested after a long chase Tav.
lor told the ocers that he met the four Defendants
at the corner OF 18th street and Pennsylvania
asked him TO show his card. He said that when
ne produced II they tore it in pieces and said that
they did not want any id Englishman to come
over here and take work from them. Taylor aid
not appear anxious to prosecute the men and he
was held as witness until this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-07-10

CROP REPoVT-The Department of Agriculture
makes the July averages Of condition as follows
Cotton, s67; winter wheat, 75.6; spring wheat
$50; corn, 90; oats 95.2; barley, 81; winter rye
go.1; spring rye, 96.S; tobacco. manufacturing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-07-10

CITY PosT-OFF1CE Observation-Disclosures
Ross has transferred L. F. Bergman, who for sew
eral years has served on the route on which most
OF the lawyers offices about the City Hall are
located, from the force of letter-carriers to a
clerical position In the city-delivery department
at salary OF IL 900 year. Mr. Edward p NaIle
mas been appointed to place in the mailing divi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-07-10

ELIZABETH. n. j., July lO.-Last night Mrs.
Frederick Spittlehouse, aged forty five years while
In an epleptlc nt, overturned a lighted kerosene
lamp, and, her clothing catching nre she was
burned TO death. Her son was aw akened by the
smoke and went to his mothers rescue but too
late TO save her life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-07-10

In announcing the death OF Vaudeville, the
Irish patriot, In the house OF commons yesterday
Nj. O'Brien declared that he had been murdered
by cruel treatment IN Tullamore pEison, when he
was fed on bread and water
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-07-10

lHE EXTENSION OF THE CIVIL SERVICE CLASH
FICATION.-Owing to a misunderstanding of the
scope OF the recent reclassifcation Of the civil
service 1t is probable that the President will soon
issue supplementary order including the Gus
IonlS service within the classification. 1t was In
tended that this should be ACCOMPLISHED by the
llrst order, but the Treasury Department con-
Strued 1t otherwise
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MONTREAL. July l0-Ludger Clermont and Ed
ward Laponte were cut TO pieces by an outgoing
train at the Canning-stroet crossing last night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-07-10
Washington News and Gossip.

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-DAY.-Internal reve-
nue., s249, ,416; customs, sos 1886
SECRETARY WHITNEY is expected to return to-
night from the North