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The morning call., 1890-08-13
POLITICAL CONVENTIONS.
Platform Of the Delaware Democrats
Missouri Farmers and LabOrerS.

DOVER (Dell Aug. 12.-Following is
synopsis of the platform of the Democratic
Convention held to-day: The platform ar
raigns the Republican Administration and
Congress for reckless expenditures; de-
nounces the action of the Republican ma
jority in Congress in adopting rules de-
signed to cripple the essential powers OF
self-government and pave the way for arbi-
trary legislation condemns the substitution
for the high discretion of the House of the
will and autocratc power of one man; pro-
tests against the force bill, and declares the
enactment of measure SO atrOciOus would
deprive the States of local self-gOyernment,
and that the people of Delaware indignant
ly resent the menace and insult of bayo-
nets at the polls; denOunceS the Mckinley
Tariff Bill, which increases taxation while
1t lessons revenues, Strangles commerce,
enhances the cost of living and of produc-
tion, obstructs enterprises of ship-building
and the employ of mechanics and navlgat-
ors, and piles new burdens on agriculture
without without obtaining for the farmer
wider market for single product
Prior 10 the assembling of delegates,
secret conference was held at which were
present Thomas +. Bayard, Ex-Governor
Stockley, Robert j. Reynolds. the mos
prominent gubernatorial candidates and
few other party leaders.
The convention was called to order at
o'clock. The usual committees were ap-
pointed, with Bayard Chairman of the Com
mittee on Platform. The committees then
retired to make up report. Ex-Governor
Charles G. Stockiey was chosen permanent
Chairman. At 2 o'clock in the afternoon
Bayald read the platform amid great ap-
plause. Reynolds was nominated for Gov
ernor on the first ballot.
SEDALIA (Mo.). Aug. 12-The State Con-
vention of the Farmers and Laborers'
State Union convened here to-day.
Ii. w. Hickman, Democratic candidate
for Railroad Commissioner, and President
of the organization, presided. In his
opening speech he advocated harmonious
action, advised each union to petition Con-
gress to pass q law to increase the per
capita circulation of the currency, to
prevent aliens or syndicates from
owning land, to squeeze the water out of
railroad stocks, ana that only legitimate
dividends be taken from the producer for
the transportation of farm, factory and
mine products.
JACKSON Miss, Aug. 12-The Constitu-
tiOnal Convention assembled at noon, and
was called to order by Secretary of State
Govan. 5, s. Calhoun was chosen Presi-
dent of the convention, and the convention
completed its organization, and adjourned
till tn-mnrrnM.
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THE COMMITTEES.
Order Of Business Decided Upon-At Work on
the Platform

Order Of Business Decided Upon-At Work on
the Platform
SACRAMENTO. Aug. 12.-The Committee
on Permanent Organization and Order of
Business met tonight and arranged every
thing for tomorrow. The following order
was decided upon for nominations: Gov
ernor, Lieutenant-G Governor, Chief Justice,
Associate Justices, Secretary of State, Con-
troller, Treasurer, Surveyor. General, At
torney- General, Superintendent of Public
Instruction and Clerk of the Supreme
Court. a ballot for Governor will be taken
probably early in the afternoon.
The Committee ON Resolutions is at work
on the platform this evening. and it is ex-
pected that it will be presented soon after
the convention assemblies in the morning.
1t seems to be generally conceded that the
temporary organization which was effected
to-day will be made permanent.
WATERMAN NOT INDoRsED.
The Committee on Platform failed TO in
dorse the administration of Governor
Waterman. No mention of it was made in
the resolutions, but plank was inserted
approving of the course of the California
Republican Congressman and Senator.
The action of the Congressman in voting
for the Silver Bill was also indorsed, and an
increase in the volume of money is also
recommended. These are the most salient
points covered.
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PRACTICALLY ENDED.
Collapse Of the Strike on the NeW York
Central.

NEW YORK, Aug 12. - Reports from
along the New York Central Railroad in
dicate that the strike is practically at an
end. Passenger trains are running on time
between here and Albany, aud the delay
west of there is unimp0rtant. All trains
are now leaving the Grand Central Depot
exactly on time, and the incoming trains
are only slightly delayed. Freight traffic
has been partially resumed and the block
ade of cars is being rapidly raised.
A telegram to the General Manager from
Syracuse says order has been fully restored
there, and trains are running without in
terruption. This. he said, ended the strike.
Vice President Webb says arrangements
are being completed to run freight trains.
Vice-President Webb said also that the
road had all the men IL needed now.
The leaders of the strike are still defiant
and talk mysteriously about some impor-
tant move to be made which will allow them
to retire from the fight with flying colors
upon the basis of compromise with the
railroad officials. They held secret ses-
sion this morning. They claim that Off
cials are misrepresenting facts, and declare
they have another card to play.
Vice President Webb was able to leave
his Office and 60 home this evening at
reasonable hour for the first time since Fri
day night. He said it was his first strike ex-
perience aud he hoped it would he his last.
Webb was asked to describe the situation
He said it was all right as far as the train
service was concerned. 1--WE may expect
for the next two weeks spasmodic out
breaks going on at different points. That
is what they all tell me. A lot of
disgruntled men will be around and
will be out of service. l suppose
they will make little trouble here and
there at isolated points, and we have got to
be prepared for it. We will keep up Pink
artn y lords N iG
necessary. l should think the number of
new men who have gone to work on the
road is 800 or 400, and the men who came
out from 800 to 1000"
General Superintendent Voorhees, said the
loss to the company in the freight depart
ment was comparatively small. His idea
was to get the passenger department run
ming first before starting up the freight.
Chief Engineer Sawyer of the Locomo-
tive Engineers said to-day that he thought
the Central strike was virtually over. I'VE
told our men to keep their hands off and
mind their own business. Every brother
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VIEWS OF STRIKERS.
Confidence Expressed That ths Crisis Has Not
Been Re- eeched


CHICAGO, Aug. 12.-Notwithstandin the
statements of the officials of the New York
Central that the backbone of the strike is
broken and the apparent belief of the pub
lie in the assertions, the strikers themselves
are confident that the crisis has not yet
been reached, and before the week is over
the road will be tied up as tight as drum.
This belief is strengthened by speeches
made at a meeting of over six hundred
strikers this afternoon. When Master
Workman Lewis was asked this afternoon
the reason he told reporter that the firemen
would 60 out; he said he had every reason
to believe the tiremen of the Grand Central
would go out. I'VE are on friendly terms
with the engineers and l still believe" said
he, "that they will strike" The reports
read at the meeting showed that only one
or two desertions from the ranks of the
strikers had taken place so far. Reports
from towns along the line stated that the
strikers were as hopeful as they were Fri
day night. This running of trains on
schedule time," said one of the leaders of
the strike, lis all bosh, tell you. Not
train has been switched yet. They are sent
out as they come in, without regard to
order"
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A Lsper Colony.

TRAcADIE On. b., Aug. 12.-One has not
to 60 as far as Molokai to witness that aw-
full blight of flesh, leprosy. Here in this
out-of-the-way spot of New Brunswick, on
the shores of the great ocean, are sights to
make the soul sick. Here are literally i'm
INJURED score or more of wretches touched
with the foulness which excludes them from
the world. Leprosy has existed here a great
length of time, and until some years ago the
conditions of existence among the lepers
were most miserable. Now, however. there
is well-appointed laZaretto. maintained by
the Government and cared for by the Sis
tiers of Mercy and physician. 1t seems
there is some doubt whether it is true lep-
rosy, as two cases seem to have been cured.
The average duration OF the disease pro-
ducing death is twelve years.
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THE WORLDS FAIR.
Engineer Olmstead Gives Jackson Park
Scientific Knockout.

6uRlueeI Olmstthu Wives JaChSOu IdIh
Scientific Knockout.
CHICAGO, Aug. 12.-The Worlds Fair
Directors to-day received the report Of
Frederick L. Olmstead. the engineer who
was brought from Boston to ascertain to a
nicely what space is available for exposi-
tion buildings at Jackson Park without in
terfering with the park purposes. Olmstead
reported that the ground examined by him
would be available only for such as could
be removed after the exposition. Fur
thermore, the park, he declared.
would be unsuitable for livestock
exhibit or for showing agriculture
al implements in operation. Olmstead
explains that the Jackson Park site is
swampy. and that to utilize more than liz
acres for floor space, for even temporary
buildings, would seriously Interfere with
the plans of the Park Commissioners for
permanent levee and bayou system, with
which to resist the encroachments oil Lake
Michigan. The park, however, would give
satisfactory sites for halls for machinery for
railroads, electric and mining exhibits, and
for such objects as are included IN what
Is generally called the main exhibition
building. This would be suitable 1or
an agricultural hall. After the Directors
adjourned one of them, ex-Congressman
George K. Davis, said that Olmstead's r.
port had given jackson Park sclentlhc
knockout. 1t is announced that the FAIR
Directors will within a few days hold
special meeting to consider the situation.
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BROKEN AGREEMENTS.
A Statement From an Assembly of the
Knights of Labor


Knights of L,bor.
PHILADELPHIA. Aug. 13.-The following
will appear in this weeks journal of the
Knights of Labor:
On account OF misleading reports made public
concerning the New York Central and its EN-
ployes, District Assembly No. 246 presents the
following explanation of the situation Last
November the men employed IN the train service
OF the New York Central presented petition 20
the company requesting pay for all time IN
excess OF twelve hours per day at the rate OF
wages they were receiving at that time The
men were willing TO perform twelve hours for
one days pay, which any fair-minded person
will concede Is more hours than laboring men or
craftsmen should be required to perform.
The company, in response 10 the demand,
entered into an agreement to pay the
men for all overtime in excess of twelve
hours at slight reduction In the rate OF wages
paid by the day. which agreement was signed by
ihe President OF the road, Chauncey Depew. and
lived up to for TWO mouths, and then broken by
the company. When committee Of employees
waited ON The officers OF the corporation al that
time TO inquire as to why they had not lived up
TO the agreement. they were cooiy informed
that the ag, cement was obnoxious TO the COM
pany, inasmuch as they Qhe Oficers) did not
realize at The time OF making 1t the large
amount OF money II was going 10 take.
Another agreement made by the COZ operation
with its employees was also rulhessly broken.
The company through Its officers agreed TO give
preference In line work or promotion 10 en-
ployes on the principle OF seniority, when the
senior in service was competent to perform the
duties required. Not satisfied with breaking
these Two agreements, the company has gone
further ana now dismissed from its service many
OF its oldest and most experienced men. The
real reason for their discharge seems 10 lie III
the TACT that the men are union men.
The article concludes with charges of
coilusion between Depew and Webb to
clear out the Knights of Labor, the charge
being based upon the TACT that Depew went
abroad this summer.
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mot A CANDIDATE"
NJ. N. Estee Says That Mcrrcw Declined t.
T. Ii z.

NJ. N. Estee Says That Mcrrcw Declined to
Enter the Fight
SACRAMENTO, Aug. 12.-The following
letter from Ex-Governor George c. Perkins
will be found self-explanatory:
GooDALL, PERKINS & Co.,
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. IL, 1890
Dear Jackson: L am In receipt OF your
telegram OF even date asking me 10 send
you this extract from MIR. Morr0w's letter, In
which he states that he did not say to Colonel
Markham that be would not be candidate for
Governor. The letter Is dated Washington ID.
C) July 2Sth, and reads as follows:
alt is not true thai promised Colonel Mark
ham that would not be a candidate for Gov
ernor. On The contrary told him that would
be In all probability
This Is all that lie says In relation to the charge
which stated that some OF the C0lonePs friends
had made. Trusting This Will answer your
query, l remain yours truly and cordially,
GEORGE G. PERKINS.
d. B. Jackson, Esq. Golden Eagle Hotel, Sac
ramento, Cal.
Colonel Markham was seen in regard to
1t, and reiterateS his former statements that
Morrow had assured him in Washington
that he would not be candidate. He also
told Mr.. Estep, who will youchsafe for the
truth of the statement.
Mr.. Estee was then interviewed, and said
that on April 10th Mr.. Morrow told him In
Washington that he was not candidate for
Governor and would not be. I'VE talked
over the matter" said Mr.. Estee, "and
offered to support him as my friend, and he
is still my friend; but he said that he would
not be candidate. and then | remarked
that we had better have southern man
because of the handsome majorities the
south had given us. Mr.. Morrow agreed
that the idea was good one. say this"
said Mr.. Estee, Sin the interest of nobody.
but merely as fact"
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The California Posts.


NEW YORK, Aug ia special from Boston
to the Mall and Express describes the appear
ance OF the Californians in todays Grand Army
parade AZ follows: Swelling cheers proclaim the
arrival OF a detachment which excited uncOm-
mon enthusiasm. From block to block echoes
OF subsiding huzzas are caught up and passed
along. 1h1 California posts are coming. For
men who have travelled $500 miles TO do honor
to this occasion. no welcome can be too vocfer
ous Here they come inlo view marching mag
Efficiently. A great, strong, vital, robust man
leads the ranks. He is Department Commander
A. j. Buckles. The men behind him parade
as II they knew they deserved the praise
they are getting. When their special train
was delayed al Albany by the strike the language
they Used was wonderful but their picturesque
appearance and engaging air show them to have
recovered from the tolls OF travel and 10 have
got back their wonted good nature, and as they
sweep around between the stand and the church,
one universal cheer goes up from both sides of
The line. Every man of them feels as he gances
up at the raised platform that II Benjamin Har-
rison was not President OF the United States he
would cheer TOO. The Caifornians number
almost 200. and these 200 clearly have In them
fighting material Of thousand.
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MARKHAM'S STRENGTH.
His Managers Claim Enough Votes to Nc,
inn c. u

His Managers Claim Enough Votes to Nom-
mate Him on the Second Ballot
SACRAMENTO, Aug. 13.-At o'clock this
morning the Markham men claim 1928 votes
on the first ballot. as follows: Sixth Con-
gressional District 176, Alameda 7, San
Mateo c, San Francisco 40, Stanislaus l,
Nevada 2. Marin /, MendocinO 9. Merced 3,
Placer 5, Sacramento 4, Santa Clara %,
Humboldt 10, Colusa l, Ell Dorado IS. Yuba
Z, Yolo 5, Sutter 6, Sonoma /, Solano 9,
Santa Cruz Il, Butte 2. Total, 323. Mark
to nominate MIN on the second ballot.
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THE Argentine.

A Plan to Largely Increase the Currency
Celman's House Attacked
BUENos AYREs, Aug. IA great pro-
cession took place yesterday in honor of
President Alem of the Union Civica, who
took a prominent part in the overthrow of
the Celman Government.
1t is proposed to distribute an issue of
1O00Oo.O0O in paper dollars. The money
market is improving.
a mob to-day attacked the residence of
ex-President Celman and threatened to
burn it. The Government placed a Gordon
of troops around the house.
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Mrs. Mackay,s P rse secutors.

NEW YORK, Aug. 12.-Edmund Yates, in
his telegram to the Tribune, says: The
cowardly prosecutions of Mrs. Mackay con-
tinue. Only a few days ago fresh batch
of type-written libels was sent broadcast to
n early all of her friends and acquaintances.
The detectives and experts employed by her
solicitors have been unremitting in their
efforts to trace the offenders. A clew at last
has been obtained, and if suspicious are
confirmed a criminal libel case of extraor-
binary interest may be expected.
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ton. For the accommodation of the visitors
the California Associated Press correspon-
dent has arranged for brief bulletins from
Sacramento. The only news so far received
sibly ballOting may commence tonight, but
such event is hardly probable before to-
morrow.
Mr.. Morrow was seen by a correspondent
at his hotel. He has been receiving some
telegrams from his friends, but he could
say nothing as to his chances for the guber-
Material nomination. He said he had tele-
graphed a short address to the convention.
HIS attention was occupied at the House
this afternoon when the International Ma
rine Conference Bill to prevent collision at
sea was up for consideration, and he par
ticipated in the debate
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Suit Against a Count.

New YORK, Aug. 12-" Count" de Ar
maud, claiming to belong to the Russian
nobility, and who lives in fine style in the
Orange Mountains. has been made defend
ant in the New Jersey Court OF Chancery
nv Mrs, Peet of Paterson. She owned
some land, which the Count, acting as her
agent, sold at a valuation he had placed
upon it. The woman learned the price was
far too low and that the Count had bought
the property for himself. She instituted
proceedings to have the sale set aside.
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gathered to honored graves And yet I could
OF those battalions there was yet strength
OF heart and limb, and that II would not
be withheld il fresh peril should
think it altogether proper that should take a
brief furIough from official duties, to
mingle with you here to-day as comrade
because every President must realize The strength
OF the Government, lis defense in war; the army
that is to muster under its banner when our
nation Is assailed is 10 be found here in the
masses of our people.
On closing, the President left at once,
and took the midnight train for Washington.
There were loud calls for Vice-President
Morton, and after considerable persuasion
he was induced to say a few words. This
closed the speech-making and the hall was
quickly cleared
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NOT EXACTLY POLITE.
A Wcrdy Battle Causes Scene in the House
oF Coppnus

o. Commons.
LONDON, Aug. 12.-There was an excit-
ing scene in the Commons tonight. Mat
thews, the Home Secretary, was replying
to the speakers who had censured his deal
ings in capital sentences, when DR..
Tanner, the member for Cork, broke
in with: How about Dungar-
van?" Matthews retorted: 81 don't
know who that vulgar interrupter is"
Tanner appealed to the Chairman, who
guardedly justified Matthews language.
Tanner thereupon shouted at the top of his
voice: Matthews is the meanest and
lowest skunk that ever sat on a
Treasury bench" The Chairman called
upon DR.. Tanner to withdraw the express
sion and apologize. DR.. Tanner a first re-
fused to do so unless Matthews also apollo
gized, but finally made the apology.
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No Damage to Crops.

MONTREAL, Aug. 12-President Allen Of
the Manitoba and Northwestern Railway
telegraphed inquiries to the managers of
the company at Portage and La Prairie and
got reply stating it was within one degree
of frost in the Valley of Minnedosa, but no
damage was done to crops at any point, even
the most tender vines and vegetables es-
Gaping untouched. 1t was stated on the
New York and Chicago Exchange that frost
had ruined wheat in Manitoba and the
Nnrthwest TerritOrv
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DROPPED DEAD.
John a. Benham, Visitor to the Convention,
Suddenly Expires.

sonn a oenhem, tlslIor 10 the ConVentiou'
Suddenly Expires.
SACRAMENTO, Aug. 12.-John A. Ben
ham, visitor from San Francisco, who
came up with the delegates last evening, was
standing near the edge of the sidewalk
conyersing this evening in front OF
the Golden Eagle Hotel with an
acquaintance, when he suddenly
reeled and fell. 1t was thought at first that
he had only tainted, but upon examination
it was found that he was dead. The dead
man was 70 years Of age, and for
merly contractor in Oakland. His
widow lives in San Francisco, whittier
his body will be sent for burial. Thomas
Eager, who accompanied Mr.. Benham
to this city, stated that he and
deceased took dinner together about D
O'Clock, and he was at that time apparently
as well as usual. Half an hour afterward
he was corpse. Heart disease is presumed
to have been the cause of death.
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French Prunas.

New YORK, Aug. 12.-It is reported that
1000 boxes of French prunes, the first of the
season, have been sold at 32h francs. The
Commercial Bulletin, which has this news,
says that this was speculative sale upon
the part OF Bordeaux house, as there are
numerous buyers prepared to pay consider
able advance upon this price. but are un-
able to secure attention to their bids. The
fact is there is a general disinclination to
make firm offers for goods for shipment at
any price.
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ITEMS OF INTEREST,

A London magistrate has decided that a
servant cannot De discharged summarily
for reading in bed.
Constantine Is believed to have found
ed the first hospital in the world, as we now
understand hospital.
The latest revelation Is that France pays
S40O, 600 out Of tho public funds to subsdiZe
newspapers fol- the support Of the Govern
ment.
Some of the discomfort among Buffalo
Bilrs indians has been traced to the TACT
that they are not served with nice fat dog
meat. They get beef in plenty, but an
Indian does notlike to give up his roast
dog.
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Brutal Murder of Wi,a and Child.

VIcKsBURG (Miss.). Aug. 12-William
Sloan. colored, residing at Lake Plantation,
called his wife to the door of his
cabin and shot her through the heart.
The woman had baby in her arms at
the time, and it was shot through
the body. The murderer escaped, but
was captured later and started under
guard to the nearest magistrate. AS he has
not been heard of since, it is believed the
cnraged neighbors have lynched him.
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In ths Balkans,

CoNsTANTINoPLE. Aug. 12.-Further con-
flicts have occurred between Kurds and
Armenians, in the Alashgero district.
1t is reported that a band of young Russo
Armenian volunteers. mounted and we'll
armed, have appeared at ErzerOum and are
recruiting adherents fast. The report has
caused a panic among the Turkish authori-
ties.
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Troops Ordered Out.

ST. PAUL, Aug. 12.-Governor Merriam
tonight ordered a company Of
State Militia from Duluth to pro-
ceed Immediately to Cloquette, where
the mifmen's strike has assumed an
ominous character. The town has
been practically in the hands Of
the rioters since Saturday. The strikers,
numbering 400 men armed with revolvers
and knives, are running things with high
han
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Accidentally Killed.

PORTLAND, Aug. PA private dispatch
was received here late tonight from Eu-
gene, Oregon, stating that w. FL. Walker OF
the firm OF Staver & Walker, dealers in ag-
ricultural implements, was accidentally
shot and killed to-day near Foley Springs.
Lane County. about sixty miles from Eu-
GENE.