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NEW YoRk's VOTE.
A Close Canvass by Republicans Indi-
Gates Majority for Harrison.

Close Canvass by Republicans Indi-
Gates a Majority for Harrison.
NEW YORK, Oct. 5.-A canvass OF all the
voters in the State above the New York
City line has beer nearly completed by Re-
publican agents. directed by the executive
committee of the State Committee. The re-
suits are gratifying to the campaign COM
mittee.
The canvass was begun five weeks ago.
One or two men were put to work in each
school district TO prepare a list of voters in
that district showing the political status of
each voter. The names were marked in
three ways-"Republican." Democrat" or
Doubtful" The takers of the canvass
were aided by previous poll lists, old regis
try lists and other local and personal infoT-
NATION.
In this way there has come into the pos
session of the Republican State Committee
a t0lerably accurate account Of what the
situation in every part of the State Is. The
Republicans think they have the advantage
of tho Democrats in the State above the
city line by about $1,000. Mr.. Harrison's
net pluralities above this line were S.. 404 In
1888. Mr. Cleveland's net pluralities below
the city line, including New York, Kings,
Queens and Richmond counties. were II ,033.
The difference made Mr.. Harrson's ma
jority IL 373.
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RAIDING THE BANKS.
Six of the Dalton Gang Ride into the
Town Heavily Armed.

Six of the Dalton Gang Ride Into the
Town Heavily Armed.
CoFFEYvILLE, Oct. 5.-It was rumored a
month ego that the Dalton gang were con-
femplatng raid upon The banks of this
city and arrangements were made to give
them a warm reception, but the excitement
finally died away and the street patrol was
given up.
About 10 o'clock this morning the gang
rode into town. They came in two squads
of three each and passing through unfre-
quented streets, met in an alley in the rear Of
tie First National Bank.
Robert Dalton. the notorious leader of the
bandits. and Emmett, MS brother, went to
the First National Bank: the other four,
under the leadership of Texas Jack" or
John Moore, going to the private bank Of c.
III. COngdOn Il Co.
In tie meantime an alarm was given as
the Dalton boys, who were born and bred
iD this vicinity, had been recognized. City
~ aTsilaI S5on0eily Was quickly notified and
began collecting posse. While the Marshal
was collecting his forces the bandits, all
Ignorant OF the trap being prepared for
them, were proceeding deliberately with the
work of robbing the banks.
Texas Jacks band entered CoDgion's
bank, and with their WinchesteTs leveled
at Cashier Ball and Teller Carpenter, de-
manded that the safe be opened. The
cashier explained that the door Of the safe
was controlled by time-lock, and could not
be opened for about twenty minutes, or at
10 o'clock.
''We'l wait" said the leader Of the rob-
bers. and he sat down at the cashiers desk
first gathering up the money in the cash
drawer.
q Bob and Emmett Dalton in the mean
while We're having better Luck at the First
National Bank. When they entered the
bank they found Cashier Ayres, his son
Albert Ayres and Teller W. Il. Shepherd.
None Of them were armed, and with loaded
TeyOlyeTs the brother bandits easily intimi-
dated them Albert Ayres and Teller Shep-
herd we're kept under the muzZles of En-
NETT DaltOn's Tey0lvers, while Bob Dalton
forced Cashier AyTes to strip the safe vault
and the cash-draweTs Of all the cash and
nlapa In IL q sack
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CRESPO'S VICTORY.
The Revolutionists Defeated the Cover
ment Troops In Bloody Battle.

The RevoIutionists Defeated the Govern
ment Troops In Bloody Battle.
NEW YORK, Oct. 5.-The Worlds La
Guayra (Venezuela) special cable. dated
October 3. says: A desperate battle has
just taken place at Los Peques and 900
men were killed and many nigh Gov
ernment officials captured. Crespo has
struck another decisive blow, which. fol-
lowing upon his previous successes since
the revolution began last March. seems vic
tory for the Crespisis. Los PeQues Is but
ten miles from Caracas and Crespo has an
nounced his determination TO enter the
capt. al tomorrow.
From the details received here the fight
was a most bloody one, 600 men being left
dead on the field OF battle. Considering the
size of the contending armies this indicates
serious fighting. The Government forces
were routed. Crespo had $4,000 men in-
Guiding 6000 brought by General COlino.
The revolutioniSt general was possessed
OF twelve pieces OF artillery, and had the
assistance of several Americans, besides
General WIdener, German. and General
uncle of the acting President, was in COM
mand of the Government forces.
numbering 6000. and went to Los
Teques, 10 repel Crespo's advance. This
defeat robs the acting President, Palido, OF
his army. All the Government officials at
luS tuuco anu iUOSt TIC
Presidential army are reported prisoners in
Crespo's camp.
Crespo has made a formal demand for the
surrender of the capital. He backed up
his demand with the announcement that he
intends to enter Caracas tomorrow at the
head of the revolutionary army. La
Guayra Is still in the hands of the Gov
ernment, but cannot hold out against the
victorious Crespists II Caracas opens her
gates.
Foreigners are now in jeopardy. 1t may
be impossible to control the murderously
inclined populace and ruffian element of the
soldlery. The Americans may, however,
feel somewhat secure, as the Chicago is
close in port ready 10 protect citizens OF the
United States.
WASHINGTON, Oct. Sit was rumored
about the State Department this afternoon
that news had been received from VeDe-
Zuela TO the effect that disturbances had
again broken out, and the state OF affairs
was so serious as to require the continuance
| on the coast OF Admiral Walkers fleet
| Nothing can be learned from officials of the
! department, and advices received indicate q
| sudden change in the situation, as a cable
| gram received yesterday from Admiral
| Walker stated that everything was quiet.
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His SEVERE SuFFERIlGS NOW OYER.
Special TO THE MORNING CALL.
LONDON, Oct. 6.-Lord Alfred Tennys0n
died at :35 o'clock this morning.

NEW YORK, Oct 5.-The Tribune's spe-
eial from London says: Bulletins from
Aldworth House. where the poet laureate
still lay this morning near unto death, have
been anxiously looked FOR throughout the
day. They have not come in rapid success
sion, owing TO the fact that Aldworth
House Is a considerable distance from the
railway station, and there has been nothing
to say through the day but that the poet
was sinking.
There has been little of that excitement
with which the bedside of a public man is
watched when there is hope. however re-
mote, that there may be some favorable
turn in his maIady. The bulletin issued
shortly after noon was sure precursor Of
the end. and thereafter the telegraph boards
at the club were looked at only TO learn at
what hour Lord Tennyson passed away.
TennysOn took the best possible means OF
preventing his memoirs from being written,
keeping no record of his corresp spondence.
much less building up a diary. II will take
good care" he once said to q friend who W as
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STILL AT SAMPSON FLAT.
The Coast Range Train-Robbers Only Couple
of Men 0ut Of Work

SANTA CRUZ, Oct. st is now known
positively that there is nothing in the story
about Evans aud Sontag having been seen in
this county. and quail-hunters can take to the
woods without fear Of meeting the train
robbers. On Monday Sheriff jennings as.
certained that the two men answering the
description Of those seen at Pajaro and San
Andreas were camping at Boulder Creek.
On Tuesday he went to the camp, having
in mind the big reward offered for their
capture and which would go a long way
toward paying campaign expenses. The
Sheriff felt himself competent 10 handle
the men single handed. for IL he did not be
could have summoned the LindIey Guards
and WideawakeS. Every man would have
promptly responded, tor they would have
stood together and made an assaults on the
enemy's camp. under the leadership of Cap
tain III. {. Veatch, who knows every inch
of Boulder Creek and surrounding country
Sheriff Jennings arrived at the camp Mon
day morning and asked the men who they
were. They replied that they came from
Colusa in search of work. They said they
had camped near Pajaro and had passed
through Santa Cruz with their one-horse
outfit on Sunday. The men told the Sheriff
that they did not have any arms or ammu-
milton with them and that no one had seen
them with weapons. A search of their
blankets was made, the result confirming
their statement
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Lord TeHHgSOH.

permitted to join him In his eompanionship
at his country retreat, that they shall not:
when | am dead. rip me up like pig.
II is probable that in his will there Will be
found a precise and emphatic prohibition
alike OF the publication Of his private cOrre-
spOndence or its preparation into book form.
1t is understood that Lord Tennyson re-
ceiyed a handsome income from the copy
right of his works. When Strahan & Co.
became his publishers they paid him $1,000
down for his books then in existence, with
a separate account for his new works. For
five years this contract ran aad Strahan's
books show that in that time they have
paid him the aggregate sum of e31, 600.
His next publishers were King & Co., who
undertook to pay him G40O0 a year with a
sep aTale account for his new works.
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BATTLE WITH 1HE BANDITS.
The Fleeing Robbers Shot Down by the
MaFshaPs Posse.

The Fleeing Robbers Shot Down by the
MarshaPs Posse.
COFFEY VILE, Oct 5.-Fearing 20 leave
Them behind lest they should give the alarm
too soCD, the desperadoes marched the Off
GERS of the bank out Of the door with the
intention OF keeping them under guard while
they made their escape. Tie party made
its appearance at the door just as Livery
man Speers and the others of the MarshaPs
posse took positions in the square.
When the Da ton brothers saw the armed
men in the square they instantly appreciated
their peril, and, leaving the bank officers on
the steps Of the bank building, ran for their
horses. AS soon as they reached the side
walk Speers' rife quickly came into posi-
tiGn, an instant later it spoke, and b b
Dalton, the leader Of the notorious gang,
fell dead. Emmett Dalton had the start of
his brother, and before Speers could draw a
bead on him he had lodged behind the cor
ner of the bank and was making time 10 the
direction OF an alley where their horses
were tied.
The shot which dropped Bob Dalton
aroused Texas Jacks" band in COngdon's S
Bank. Running to the windows they saw
their leader prostrate on the ground. Rails
ing their rifles they fred one volley out of
the windows. Cashier Ayres fell On the
steps of the bank, shot through the groin.
Shoemaker Brown of the attacking party
in ;he square was shot through the body
and died in few minutes. The firing at
tracted the attention Of Marshal Connelly.
who was collecting more men for the posse,
and with the few be had already gathered
he ran hurriedly to the scene Of the conflict
After firing a volley from the window the
bandits, appreciating the fact that their only
safety lay 10 fight, attempted TO escape. They
ran from the door of the bank, firing as
they fed. The MarshaPs posse ia the
square, without organization of auy kind,
fred at the fleeing bandits, each man for
himself. Speers' trusty Winchester spoke
twice more in quick succession before the
others of the posse could take aim, and Jo-
seph Evans and Texas Jack fell dead, both
shot through the head, making three dead
bandits to his credit.
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bers. One sack was found under the body
of Bob Dalton, who had fallen dead on 1t
while he was attempting to escape from
the First National Bank, and the other was
tightly clenched in Texas Jacks hand.
The bodies of those OF the attacking
party who we're killed were removed to their
respective homes. while the bodies OF the
dead bandits we're allowed to remain where
they had fallen until the arrival OF the
Coroner from Independence. who ordered
them removed TO tile courthouse. There he
held an inquest. The jury returned a yer-
dict in accordance with the facts.
During the time that the bodies remained
in the square they were viewed by hundreds
of people Of this and surrounding towns,
who. having heard of the tragedy, came TO
town In swarms TO inspect the scene of the
fight. The excitement was of the most in
tense character. and the fate of Allie Ogee.
should he be captured, determined by uni
verSal consent, is that he will be banged
by the people,
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FLEEING FOR THEIR LIVES.

Emmett Dalton MortaIly Wounded While
Riding Away-Allie ogee Escaped.
CoFFEYvILLE, Oct. 5.-In the general
fusillade Grattan Dalton, one of the two
surviving members of Texas Jacks squad,
Marshal Connolly. George Curbine and
l.. Nj. Baldwin, one Of Congdon's clerks.
were mortally hit and died on the field of
conflict Allie Ogee, the only survivor of
Texas Jacks band, successfully escaped to
the alley where their horses were tied, aud.
mounting the swiftest Of the lot, fed south
Ia the direction of Indian Territory. En-
NETT Dalton, who escaped from the First
National Bank, had already reached the
alley in safety, but had some trouble in get
ting mounted. Several Of the posse quickly
mounted and pursued the escaping bandits.
Emmett Dalton's horse was no match for
the fresher animals Of MS pursueTs.
AS they closed on him be turned suddenly
In his saddle and fred upon bis would be
captors. The latter answered with yolley
end Emmett toppled from his horse hard
hit. De was brought back to town and died
late this afternoon. He made an ante
mortem statement. confessing TO various
crimes committed by the gang. Allie Ogee
is still at large.
After the battle WAS over search was
made for the money the bandits had Sc
cured from the banks. 1t was found In
sacks where it had been placed by the rob-
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REPUBLICAN, SUCCESS.
Leaders Predict an Overwhelming Victory
for the Party.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 5-Senator Aldrich.
in brief talk with The CALL correspond
ent to-day. expressed satisfaction at the po-
litieal outlook from a Republican stand
point. He says the Republicans are moving
on to victory. just as he expected. The
Senator and his Republican spectacles saw
everything in a decidedly roseate hue, and
he was evidently in very comfortable
frame OF mind. The assertion has been
made that the statement that General
Slckles was going on the stump against
Cleveland was canard, but Senator AL
drich has made the positive statement that
he knew the report to be true and that Gen.
eral SIckles would be in the fight for Presi-
dent Harrison.
Secretary Foster will leave for a short
vacation on Friday preparatory to entering
the Ohio campaign. He said to The CALL
correspondent to-day: 81 think the stua-
ton is all right and that President Harrison
VIII be reelected. in fact there has never
been any doubt in my mind upon that point
90 lar as Gresbam's influence is concerned
| know very little. Indiana is usually q
Democratic State except in Presidential
year, although l believe the Democrats
nave once in while carried it, Even then,
however, close friends of the President
from Indiana. men who would not hesitate
TO tell him the exact situation, say that he
Is sure to carry il. The Republicans Will
carry both New York and Connecticut, and
with them. of course, a majority of votes in
the electoral college,"
bit OF campaign gossip was picked up
In the Esbitt House to-day that fell from
the lips of prominent German mauufac-
turer OF woolens in New York City. He
mad just returned from Missouri where he
had purchased SOC, 600 pounds of wool. he
employs between 1900 aud 2000 hands. and
SAID that the Mckinley bill had increased
MS profits this year S75.000 of which sum
ne ne divided $4,000 among his employees.
Inc gentleman said he believed the Nc
kiniey bill to be great thing for the whole
country. and although he was Democrat
ne expressed his intention of voting the
ticket that enforced the policy OF protection
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THEIR LAST RAID.
The Dalton Gang EKtermina-
ted in Southern Kansas.
CAUGHT In 4 VEIL LAID TRAP.
Six Bandits Ride Into the Town
Of COfeyViIle, Kansas.
ATTEMPT TO PLUNDER THO BANKS.
Shot Down by The MarShaI'S Posse, HhO
awaited Them in the StreetS-All the
DaltOnS Dead but Emmett.
ATTEMPT TO PLUlDER TWO BANKS.
Special to THh MORNING CALI.

CoFFEYvILLE. Kans.. Oct. 5.-The Dali
ton gang of desperadOes. stage-robbers,
eattle-thieYes ana train agents has been
practically wiped of the face of the earth.
Caught to-day like rats in trap they were
shot down, but not until four citizens OF this
place had yielded up their lives in the work
OF exterminating the bandits.
SIX of the gang rode into town this morn
ing and robbed two banks of this place.
The ir raid became known TO the officers of
the law and when they attempted to escape
they were attacked by the Marshai's posse,
10 the battle that followed four of the
desperadoes were killed outright and one
was so badly wounded that he has since
died. The other escaped, but is being hotiy
pursued.
OF the attacking party four were killed,
one man was fatally and two seriously
wounded The dead bandits are: Bob
Dalton. Grattan Dalton. Emmett Dalton,
Joseph Evans and John Moore, alias Texas
Jack"
The members OF the MarshRrs posse killed
are: T. c. Connolly, City Marshal; l.. NJ.
Baldwin, bank clerk; G. W. Cubine. mer-
chant; c. j. Brown. shoemaker.
The wounded are: Thomas G. Ayres,
cashier of the First National Bank, shot
through the groin and cannot live; T. a.
Reynolds, wounded in the right breast, and
Lais DetZ, shot in the right side.
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CLARKsoN's VIEWS.


me success OF the Republican Presiden-
tisi Ticket Believed Certain.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 5.-General Clarkson
OF Iowa and General Hobart OF New Jer-
sey. two members Of the Republican Ma
tional Committee, were in Washington to-
day on political mission, the purpose Of
which they did not care to disclose TO the
public. though they had long conference
with Secretary Foster. General Clarkson
says that the more carefully the situation is
studied and the reports from all sections Of
the country are examined the more evident
IT appears that the Republicans are going
10 win q sweeping victory this fall
lie says that in 1888 the Democrats ac-
knowledged that Cleveland was defeated Dy
the soldier vote, and that this year it will
be rs solidly against him as 1t then was.
Everything. he says, is in shape for fe-
publican victory In the North and West
and the Democrats are having hard Dgnt
to keep the South solid, with chance that
they may fail in that. General Ciarkson
added that In order to be success
full In this campaign the Democrats
would have to keep the Southern States
solid. and in addition secure sixiy-four more
electoral votes la the North. This could
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ORDERED TO REDONDO.

Ihs Charleston and Baltimore Will Sail Away
From San Diego.
SAN DIEGO. Oct. 5.-Orders have been re-
ceived instructing the commanders OF the
cruisers Charleston and Baltimore to sail on
Friday morning for Redondo. The four
days drill which had been planned with the
local company of Naval Reserves must be de-
ferred. The officers are greatly disappointed,
as they had expected to remain here several
weeks. Whether they will return, or VIII
rendezvous at Redondo roadstead Is not
known.
The Naval Reserves. forty strong, were
drilled ON the cruiser Charleston to-day, In
struction being given them by, Lieutenant
Commander Field in the use OF large guns.
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REAL ESTATE CONVENTION.
The Session at Buffalo Listened to an Article
Against Booms

BUFFALO. Oct 5.-The delegates to the
national real-estate congress came in
rapidly last night. and there are now about
1000 delegates here, Western men being
present In large numbers. A number OF
papers were read at to-day's session deal
ing with affairs interesting to the delegates.
Benjamin Hardwick, the manager of the
Real.estate Exchange Of New York. in the
course of his address. spoke Of "0ooms." :"
He said there was no policy so fatal to the
general welfare of the real-estate business
aud which invariably reacts upon any
boom movement. A boom draws to any
particular place number OF persons who
buy simply to hold in the hope Of being able
to unload on somebody else. This class OF
business Is OF good for any locality.
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CHRISTIAN WOMEN.
They Meet in Annual Convention in the Town
of San Bernardino

SAN BERNARDINo, Oct. 5.-The State con-
vention of the Women's Christian Temper
ance Union opened its assemblage this
morning, when forty members of the State
executive committee began the initial work
of the convention. There was an address
of welcome by Rev. G. w. White. The ex-
ercises during the day proved of great In
terest. The reports of tine State treasurer,
State organizer and county presidents show
the most promising condition Of the union.
Over 80 delegates are here from nearly all
parts of the State. and are being Hospitality
entertained by the families of the city.
An address was delivered this evening by
Miss G. I. Stickney, president of the union.
on the subject of education. 1t showed
earnestness and acute powers of 0hserva-
tion, causing it to be well received. The
convention remains in session until Satur-
daV
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TIE BULLETINS.
Report From tho ck-Room of the
Sinking Poet Laureate,

Report From tho ck-Room of the
Sinking Poet Laureate,
LONDON. Oct. 5-Lord Tennyson failed
to rally during the night, though he slept
some.
At 2 p. NJ. dispatch from Haslemere
says the poet is in the last stages Of Illness
and is passing slowly away. 1t would not
accession surprise if the next announcement
brought news Of his death.
Many people call for news of his condi-
ton. Special precautions were taken to
prevent Intrusion. Ropes are stretched
across the gates, and only members Of the
family are admitted.
At $3.50 p. NJ. TennysOn's physicians re-
port that lie is dying. He is passing away
quietly. slowly, but may linger some hours.
At u p. NJ dispatch from Haslemere
says the house at Aldworth was locked up
after II p. NJ and no callers were admitted.
Sir Andrew Clarke and DR.. DObbs are in
constant attendance and 1ennyson's condi-
tIOn Is unchanged.
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Sailors Wron gfully In prisonsd.

VICTORIA, B. c., Oct. 5.-The claim OF
the thirteen sailors of the Bankburn. who
were imprisoned for six weeks and fined for
mutiny, that they had been rairOaded to
Jail. appears to be true. The discovery 0f
an irregularity in their cases will probably
lead to their release In direct violation of
the law, Captain Davies of the Bankburn
neither entered nor cleared his vessel here.
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LOST SOULS.

The Consequence Of Meager Contributions for
the Support Of Missionaries.
SACRAMENTO. Oct. 5.-Nothing of general
Importance was done at to-day's session Of
the Baptist Association.
The report of the committee on foreign
missions severely criticized the church peo-
pie for alleged patry contributions to the
fund for the support of foreign missionaries,
and declared that for want of sufficient
means to send out missionaries as many
souls as San Francisco contains were weekly
swept into hell.
very meager. Several more committees
were appointed to-day. The session closes
tomorrow,