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IN sU spENsE.
No thing D fnitely Krown Regarding the
Day and Hour of Kemnler's Execution.

No thing D fnitely Known Regarding the
Day and Hour of Kemmler's Execution.
AUBURN, Aug. 4.-The highest authority
affiTms that ktmmler is not sick, insane or
collapsed. lie sits and waits and he does
it with as much and as little Of trepidaton
as man of his mental and physical cali
Der might be expected to experience. He
is in suspense and so is every one else.
There is nothing else to do. Meantime
rumors may multiply. Thus far there
seems little reason to repeat them. A man
when has not yet publicly spoken. The
situation has week for its boundary, and
there is all there is of it. The legal ques-
tion cited in these dispatches last night is
being carefully thought about here, by some
with curious interest, by others with the quiet
purpose to reach conclusion. The ques-
tion seems very simple. Is the form of SEN
tence valid which gives one man power to
make it imperative by delaying the execu-
tion Of the death penalty until the last day
OF the designated seven, and which under
the general law is no day In the eye of the
law?
This afternoon a postman carried into the
prison a registered letter addressed to
William Kemmler. The postmark was
Philadelphia, and on the envelope was
written: From your brother, Henry
Kemmler." Doubtless this communication,
~ Ndo buOuEub Wy Iuo nlitcI, hOulu Ut the
last TO pass between the two brothers. AT
o'clock this afternoon Warden
Dunston told an Associated Press
representative that the execution would
not take place within the next twenty-fonr
hours. Bearing upon this point is private
dispatch received in this city from Buffalo,
stating that invited witnesses to the execu-
ton had been asked to be present in Auburn
at z o'clock Tuesday evening. Reasoning
from these facts, people are divided in
opinion as to whether Kemmler will die to.
moIrow or Wednesday evening. Doubtless
more people here are of the belief that
Wednesday morning will be tue time of the
execution.
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SOUTHERN ELECTIONS.
Sweeping Democratic MaIOritieS Reported
in Kentucky and Alabama.

LOUISVILLE, Aug. A general election
took place throughout Kentucky to-day.
The only State office at stake was the clerk
ship of the Court of Appeals. The candi-
dates were w. w. Longmore Democratic)
and Judge j. II. Kinsley Republicaul..
Delegates to the first Constitutional Con-
vention since 1919 we're also chosen.
Reports up to midnight Indicate that
Longmore would have larger ma
jority than the Democratic ticket received
at the last general election. From returns
from sixty of the 119 counties by compari-
son of the retarns it is estimated that Long
more will have about $500 majority.
MONTGOMERY (Ala.). Aug. 4.-The cleo
tion in Alabama to-day for Governor aud
other State officers and members of the
Legislature passed off quietly. Specials to
the Advertiser from all portions of the
State indicate a sweeping Democratic ma
jority. The Legislature will contain but
few Independents or Republicans.
JACKSONVILLE, Aug. 4.-Within the last
week, 100 boxes, each containing 500
Winchester cartridges, have passed
through this city for Reddiek and
Monticello. 1t is reported that other
towns are being supplied. and 1t lis
believed the Democrats intend 10 pursue
the shotgun policy in the elections. The
Republican leaders are making an invests
CATION and look for important disclosures.
COLUMBIA, Aug. 4.-Tho Colored FARM
ers' Alliance, which numbers 35,000 will
probably support Tillman for Governor Of
South Carolina. 1t has already decided TO
nominate candidates in three Congressional
districts.
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THE ODD FELLOWS.
Every Section Of the Union Represented
at the CantOnmHnt.

CHICAGO. Aug. 4-The Odd Fellows
and Patriarchs Militant hold pos
session of Chicago. Every sec
ton of the United States is repre-
sented. Lieutenant General Underwood,
Grand Sire of the order and Comman-
der of the Military Branch of the
Patriarchs Militant. sent out over
half a million letters and circulars
relative to the cantOnment, and in
many other ways called attention to the great
event. Contests in the civil branches of the
order began early to-day, and will continue
throughout the week. Most Of these Will
be held in Battery d Armory, and will be
open only to initiated guests.
The merit contests in the work of the
Rebekah Degree were gallantly given pre-
cedence and began this morning. The pro-
ceedings opened by Queen of the Lakes
Rehekah Degree Lodge, No. 212, OF Chicago.
The prizes, for which Rebekah lodges to the
number Of eleven are competing, aggre-
gate $500.
The lodges competing from outside Of
Chicago are from Viroqua, Wis. Colum-
bus, Ohio; Richmond, Ind; Minneapolis.
Bloomington and Omaha.
At 3 o'clock the only public ceremony
took place. This was the hosting of
the American, the Canadian and
Militant flags. This was the Off
eal signal that the cantonment
had begun. 1t was the intention to raise
all three flags at the same instant, and a
signal for that purpose was given by Gen.
eral Underwood, but General Cable was
determined that the stars and stripes
should 60 up first, as he had hold
of the rope. Preceding and following the
fag-raisiag a grand concert was in prog
ress. Tonight magnificent reception
and ball was given at Battery ID Armory,
under the auspices of Rebekah Degree
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ANGRY CoLoRED MEN.
Resolutions Passed in Denunciation
Justice Charles ". Fox.

Resolutions Passed in Denunciation of
Justice Charles N. Fox.
A meeting of colored Republicans was
held at Germania Hall last night, for the
purpose of denouncing Justice Fox of the
Supreme Court, and the following resolu-
tiOns were adopted:
WHEREAS, Charles N. Fox Of the Supreme
Court of California, in a decision written by him
In The estate of Gershom L. Jessup, aud reported
ID the Eiebty-first OF the California REPORTS.
went out Of his way 10 belittle and slander the
colored race, TO impute to them a lack or vo-
racily, and by calling them degraded race;
further speaking of the individual coored wit
nesses, Instead OF calling them by name referred
10 Them as "niggers,"
Resolved, That we deuounce SAID Charles n.
Fox for his Infamous attack on our race.
Resotred, That inasmueh as the said Fox has
wlllully and mallciously slandered aud lbeled
our race without cause or reason, We hereby de-
nounce him for said Infamous attack upon us;
and whereas said Charles N. Fox is a candidate
for the nomination OF Associate Justice OF The
Supreme Court OF this State, at the head OF the
Republican parry, be it further
Res0tred, That we, the c0lored Republicans OF
California, In meeting here assembled, called to
consider the candidacy Of said Charles n. Fox,
do hereby enter our most serious and vigorous
protest against the nomination OF said Fox Tor
said position.
RESOLVED, That we all wish TO be loyal to the
Republican parry, and therefore ask the mem
Ders OF the Republican parry, in nominating con-
vention assembled. not to drive us from the
party by the nomination OF said Charles n. Fox.
Lesolt ed. That the colored voters oil this State
will consider that they have been driven from
the ranks OF The Republican party If the Repub-
lican Convention nominates this insulter Of our
race.
RESOLVED, That committee OF three be ap-
pointed from this meeting TO present these resO-
lutlons 10 the Republican Convention which con-
venes at sacramento August IL, 1890.
A. A. Collins, C. A. Hughes and K C. o.
Benjamin were named committee to pre-
sent the resolutions at Sacramento.
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THE HOUSE.
Democratic Attacks Upon the Speaker and His
Rulings


Democratic Attacks Upon the Speaker and His
Rulings.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4.-The House went
into the Committee of the Whole on the
General Deficiency Appropriation Bill.
Henderson of Iowa explained that the
Pacific Railroad claims were not provided
for in the bill. While he believed the time
was near at hand when these claims would
have to bo settled the committee had been
practically unanimous in refusing to pro-
vide for their payment when they were
still pendi ne in the courts of the country.
Rogers of Arkansas attacked the Speaker
and his rulings. The code of rules, he said,
under which the House was proceeding
gave the Speaker the power to stifle debate,
gag the House, force the passage Of bills,
outrage and mistreat the minority and
bulldoZe the majority. He had de-
graded the majority with the full
knowledge on part of the Republican
members that If this scheme should break
down under the Judgment OF the liberty
sop, under the ruins; but ii it succeeded.
that he alone should reap all the
glory. Their want Of patriotic cour-
age was exceeded only by their
suicidal stupidity, and among them all
there had not been found a man with the
Henry, and love of liberty that inspired
our fathers, who could say, This
is our country, these are our liberties,
these are our countrymen, and you
are our servants. and we will not have one
trodden down under foot or outraged and
wroDged." He concluded, MAY tell you,
Mr.. Speaker, tnat they curse you and de-
spise you. and hate you, and when you are
assailed in private and in public they are
silent"
Henderson of Iowa defended the Speaker
agains tthe attack made upon him by Rogers.
He referred to him as mighty man from
Maine and declared that he stood to-day Us
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CONDENSED rELEGRAMs.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4.-Frank Roney of
San Francisco has been appointed lmml-
grant Inspector at that port.
LONDON, Aug. AT tho request of the
German Government England has ordered
one of her men-0f-war, now at Buenos
Ayres, to protect the interests Of Germans
residing in that city.
ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 4.-General Van
nowsk, Minister Of War, is increasing the
means of transportation on the Trans
Caspian Railway, TO accommodate the in
creased cotton trade Of Turkistan.
PARIS. Aug. A dispatch from Buenos
Ayres states that General Roeel and Senior
Costa, TO whom were offered the portfolios
OF the Interior and Education, have de-
clined to hold office in President Celman's
Cabinet
ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 4-Over 100, 900
troops will take part in the military man
euvers to be held before the Gar in
Volhynia in September. Emperor William
will arrive at Peterhof on August 25th.
remain three days and return by sea to
Germany.
WASHINGTON, Aug "A statement is
sued to-day by Director Of the Mint Leech
SHOWS tsss Szring July the mints through
out the country coined 100000 worth of
gold double eagles, Q. 800, 600 silver dollars
and S45, 700 worth of / and cent pieces.
This is the lightest coinage for one month
ever known.
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Land Qacisinns

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4.-Secretary Noble
has affirmed the decision OF the Land Com
missioner in the rejection of the timber
culture entries of Samuel r. Childs, John
w. Green, Sarah Millzner and Thomas A
Crowell, to separate quarter-sections Of
land in the Los Angeles District, CAL, and
the no mestead entries Of John w. Breen
and Thomas A. Croweii 10 separate quarter
sections in the same district. The appel
lants claimed this land to be within the
limits of the Rancho San Jacintc, but the
Secretary sustains the Land Commissioner
in holding otherwise, and, also, that the
land is within the limits of the grant to
the Southern Pacific Railway Company.
Assistant Secretary of the Interior Chand-
Ter has modified the action of the Land
Commissioner in holding for cancellation
that portion of George w. Swegle's pre-
emption declaratory statement covering the
southwest quarter of the northest quarter
of Section II, Township north, Range 80
east, Walla Walla, Wash, and allowing
Abel Shaw's pre-emptory declaration state
ment to remain intact for the same tract.
The modification consists in canceing the
remainder Of Swegle's filings because they
are non-contiguous and because he did not
act In good faith.
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CooMBs. CANDIDACY.
He VIII Not Be an Aspirant for Second
Place.

He VIII Not Be Aspirant for Second
Place.
Hon. Frank L. Coombs of Napa is in
town. He dropped into the Palace Hotel
last night, and was surrounded by his
friends. When asked about his candi-
dacy, he replied:
' l am in the field for the nomination for
Governor. l am not an aspirant for second
place, and you will do me favor if you will
say that will not be candidate for any
office less than Governor. l have no am-
bition to serve as Lieutenant-Go Governor, and
do not think l would be doing my friends
justice were l to accept the nomination.
"There is general feeling that the
young men should be given recognition.
and l think they will be. have two
friends, Colgan of Petaluma and Garoutte
of Yolo, who are seeking nominations. and
i would like to see both of them succeed.
They have both been kind to me, and il
were to accept the nomination for Lieuten-
ant-GOvernor, were it possible for ME to
secure it, it might interfere with them.
Why, then, should ! aspire to an office that
l do not desire and possibly injure the
chances Of my friends, who do desire
preferment? That is my position exactly"
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DEATH OF A CENrENARIAN.
Oldest Person in Baltimore and the Last Of
the Old Defenders Association.

Oldest Person IN Baltimore and the Last OF
the Old Defenders Association.
BALTIMORE. Aug. Airs. Elizabeth
Sands, probably the oldest rerson in Balti-
more, the last of the Old Defenders Associa-
tion, died yesterday, one hundred and one
years of age. Mrs. Sands was born March
Z, 1889. In 1905 she married Peter Smick, a
jeweler, who joined the army to repel the
British invaders in 1872. While in
Annapolis he contracted fever, and his wife
W ith four children went down to nurse him.
She remained in camp, enduring all tie
priyations of a soldier, and ministered to
the wants of all the sick. Her husband
never recovered, but even after his death
she continued with the army as nurse. She
was at the battle of North Point, and many
a wounded soldier owed TO her care his life.
When the war ended she had not dollar
and was compelled to sew to maintain her
family. lu 1924 she married John Sands,
but he died five years later, leaving her with
two more children. Again she piled the
needle and was getting along nicely when
her daughter, who had married, died and
left another family on her hands. These
married again, and she took care of even
the fourth generation. She has outlived all
her children, the last to go being Peter
Smick, who died six months ago at the age
of seventy-seven. OF later years she spent
her time making rag carpets. She was re-
markably active and climbed the stairs
twenty or thirty times day. II is proposed
to bury her with military hOnors.
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CARPENTERS AND JoINERs.

An Important Session Of the National Con-
vertion at Chicago.
CHICAGO, Aug. 4-Representaf1ves of the
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Join ers Of
the United States commenced the session
of the National Convention to-day. They
have under consideration several important
changes in the constitution which was
adopted eight years ago. Mayor Creger,
Judge Tuley and others addressed the con-
vention. Judge Tuley, in his speech, said
that the meeting to-day WAS an important
one and it meant the success of making
eight hours day an established
fact to carpenters and joners in Chicago.
He said there were some things, how
ever, still radically wrong. There are too
many strikes and too mucn disorder A
strike means an industrial war, and rights
founded on violence are unstable. Rights
should be reached BY legislation and not by
phVSical force
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MEDICos IN COUNCIL.
Opening Of the Tenth International Congress
in Berlin

in Berlin.
BERLIN. Aug. 4-The tenth Interna-
tional Medical Congress opened in this city
to-day. Herr Won Boetticher, Chief of the
Imperial Home Office and representative of
the Chancellor; Herr ven Maltzahn, In
perial Treasurer; Won Gossler, Prussian
Minister of Ecclesiastical Affairs, and Herr
Herrfurth, Prussian Minister of tile In
terror, represented the German Government
at the opening ceremony.
Professor NlrchOw, President of the con-
gress, made the opening address. He ex-
pressed the Emperor's sympathy with the
obiec Of the congress, and said Germany
would devote herself to science and humane
efforts. Two thousand five hundred German
and 300 foreign doctors, including 800 phys
ieians from America, are present. Won
B0etticher made an address, welcoming the
delegates in behalf Of the German States,
and DR.. Won Gussler welcomed them in be-
half of the Educational Department. The
address welcoming the delegates to Berlin
was made by the Burgamoster of the city.
DIR. Hamilton, Surgeon-General OF the
$ United States Marine Hospital Service, who
was Secretary of the congress held last year
at Washington, and others made speeches
In response 10 the address OF welcome.
After the reading of several papers Pro-
fesspr Virchow, President Of the Congress,
announced the arrangement If sections and
invited all members TO fete this evening
in Ausstellungs Park. Sir James Paget was
elected honorary President.
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A FIGHT FOR LIFE.
Thrilling Struggle in the Surf
at Cape May.
Three Female BatherS Rescued From
Drowning by Heroic Efforts.
President Harrison and Secretary Blaine
Among the Witnesses Of the Episode.
4 Life Guard Hurt.
Special Dispatches to The MORNING CALL.

PHILADELPHIA. Aug. 4.-The Ledger's
Cape May special says: President Rarri-
son and Secretary Blaine, while strollng
on the beach this morning, were involun-
tary witnesses of struggle for life in the
surf by several bathers. A short distance
from the shore raft is anchored, and the
tide was beginning to run out when an un-
usually large wave came rushing in. The
wave struck the raft and swept over it.
sweeping some of the bathers into tho
water.
Among those who were swept off was
Mrs. Dimmick, a niece of Mrs. Harrison,
but fortunately before she realized her dan
ger she was caught by John Buckman and
dragged into shoal water Miss Florence
Hazard. who is good swimmer. had
boldly dived into the breakers, but she mis-
calculated the power of the outgoing
water and was being drawn out to sea
when she was rescued and brought to the
shore by her father.
The big wave also threw Miss McIlhenny
of Wilmington into the water and the tide
began to carry her out to sea. Carl Strauss
went to her assistance, but soon became
exhausted. a. W. Buck, seeing the peril
of the two, swan to them, but finding him
self unequal to the task of bringing them
both in, told Strauss to save himself and he
would help Miss McIlhenny. In the mean
time the lfe-guard had launched his boat to
go to the rescue of the struggling trio. But
before he got through the surf the boat was
upset and he himself was dashed against it
and rendered helpless
After desperate struggle, during which
Strauss had reach ed the shore, Buck finally
brought Miss McIlhenny in. After Miss
McIlhenny was in safety Buck, exhausted
by his gallant efforts TO save her, fell in a
fainting condition on the sands. As Buck
lay on the sand the President kept the
crowd back. After a short time Buck re-
covered suffi cienJly to 90 TO his hotel
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AT osBoRNE HOUSE.
Landing Of the German Emperor on Britt ]

Landing Of the German Emperor on Britt h
Soil
LONDON, Aug. 4.-The German imperial
yacht, with Emperor William and his
brother, Prince Henry. on board. arrived
at Osborne at 10 o'clock this morning. The
Queen signaled welcome to him from Os-
borne House, her palace on the Isle of
Wight, as the yacht entered Cuwes Roads.
The Prince of Wales and the Duke of Con-
naught. on board the royal yacht, went out
TO meet the Emperor. A number of others
OF tie royal family awaited his arrival on
tie private landing-stage. One German
1ronclad accompanied the Emperor, who
was also escorted into the harbor by five
British torpedo-boats. AS the Emperor
landed a salute was fired. Entering a car
riage his Majesty drove TO Osborne House,
where the Queen, Princess of Wales and
Duchess Of Edinburgh received him at the
entrance. As lie entered, the band played
German and English national anthems.
The Emperor wore the British AdmiraPs
uniform.
After luncheon the Queen and Emperor
had long private interview. In the after
noon the Emperor and Prince Henry drove
around the grounds of Osborne House and
visited tile Marehioness of LOrne and the
duchess Of Edinburgh. The Emperor will
attend the yacht races tomorrow and will
dine with the Royal Yacht Club.
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AFTER THE REFoRMERs.
The "keal Estate Circulars" View of Il
Deuprey Combination.

The "Keal Estate Circulars" View of the
Deuprey Combination.
Magee's Real Estate Circular has the fol-
lowing to say concerning the anti-Buckley
movement, headed by Eugene N. Deuprey
A strong address was lately issued against
Buckley and Buckleysm by few persons who
profess 10 have entered on IL reform campaign.
We have not the slightest confidence In this
movement. We by no means go so far as TO say,
and do not desire TO say, as many do, that Buck
ley himself II not the actual author. was at least
the suggester OF the well-merlled abuse Of him.
self contained In the address; but we do say thar
the parties who originated Ii are neither so well
nor faYoraby known as to command public conf
dence, especially at lime when stuffed figures
OF reform and opponents Of Buckley becaus Sc
Bucsey Will not divide are certain to be nu-
mer0us
All OF these reformers, too, are Democrats.
That OF itself Is enough 10 show that much good
cannot be expected from the movement. One
party can never give us reform. In that respect
We are quite as suspicious OF Republicans as of
Democrats. Good men OF both parties must Join
hands TO unloose this ciiy's degrading snackles.
The men most Interested, too, must come for.
wara' ana they are propeity-owners. The num-
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The Panama Canal.

NEW YORK, Aug. 4.-News has been re-
celVed from Panama up to July 25th. The
only intelligence concerning canal matters
received is TO the effect that negotiations
with the Colombian Government are going
on smoothly. Lieutenant Wyse's engin-
eers are pushing on their preparations for
the early resumption of work. Their care
full examination Of the condition of the
plant has resulted very satisfactorily, every
thing being in as good, if n ot better, pres
ervation and order than could have been
reasonably expected.
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Chinese Cunning.

CHICAGO, Aug. A new evidence OF
Chinese cunning, new here, at least, has
just been brought to light. Some days ago
an Englishman exhibited an unusually
valuable lot Of unset pearls to an expert in
those gems in this city, who bought for
$500 a number of fine ones, apparently
worth S5000. On weighing them he found
they weighed about four times more than
they should. He finally took them to an
other expert and it was decided to break
one of them. This was done. when it was
found to be filled with lead. A second eX-
pert, who has lived in China, says the
Chinese catch oysters and mussels, pry
This causes irritation and a regular layer
of pearl is formed around the lead.