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BEFORE A BALLOT.

Both Sides Claim = MsJority bat Have Not
9g4s4S the Votes. Ga3
MINNKAPoL1s, Juno 8.-Ths seeker after
arourats information % to the relative
standing Of the prominent candidates to.
naght n compelled TO discard % sxtrava-
giant and mislsading the figures issued from
the headquarters Of each, and ! careful
analysis Of expressed preferences Of all
delegates togsther with q classification of
uncommittsd delegates shows each Of the
candidates from twenty-d to fifty votes
short Of the nomination. The balance Of
power, II ballot had boen taken to-day.
would have been found with GeIl-
eral Alger. It can safely be asserted
that the past quarter Of q century never
witnessed convention where there was
such rapid subsistence of enthusiasm az
was noticeable hers. On the eve OF tho crit
ical day which should decide tho contest
the delay in reaching ballot caused every
faction to realize that the citadel of the
opposition could not be carried BY assault
ballot.
Those who but twenty-fo four hours since
were hilariously parading tho streets are
now walking to and fro and wondering how
matters are going to end. The loyal toot
OF the horn and the triumphant blast of
the bugle. and the inspiring m usic Of bands
.A~~s SoSJS~ oASuA0ANSAAAy AOy0 V0O
from the contest. There is evidence OF
consciousness on the part OF the
average layman that he ia
somethina Of puppet in this
battle for political mastery, and the reflec-
tion is not gratifying to the sovereign Amer
loan elector. 80 that tonight 1t is not un-
common TO see quietly Conversinq together
couple OF privates who, but day Of two
ago. were arrayed in opposition aud fiercely
combating presidential preferences AZ
they compare notes each one finds that the
other does not know much about the mys-
terious motives and unfathomable purposes
OF the gentlemen who ii the ruling spirits
of his particular crowd.
The diplomatic triumphs of the Blaine
element in securing control Of tho organi-
cation of the convention and committees
which are to play such an important part
in its labors, is the sensation of the day.
No one. not even the leaders Of the Harri-
son forces, appear to know exactly when
the conspiracy had burst. or how IL was
carried into execution. but it forced itself
upon every man that there is deep mo-
tive, and that the plans Of the Blaine lead.
ers had been cautiously laid. Most is
made OF tha advantages ii the situation BY
the constant declaration Of Blaine man
ayers that. as they have control Of the con-
vention, they will be able to control the
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BURYING THE DEAD.
Funerals of Those Killed In the Ps.psyl-
vANiR Calamity.

Funerals of Those Killed In the Pe.psyl-
vaniR Calamity.
On Cry, Pa, juno S.-Seven unidenti-
fled victims of Sunday nights fire and
flood were buried this morning. The relief
fund OF this city and Titusvilis now
amounts to $63.50O. Seven hundred people
already have been aided. 1t is believed the
number will run to 500. People have re
covered from the stunning effects Of the
blow. The work Of removing ruins is be-
ing actively prosecuted. 600 men being at
work. Nothing has yet been done on the
west side.
At Titusville about forty funerals were
held to-day. The work Of searching for
bodies ia being actively carried on. II is
supposed that many are lodged under piles
OF rubbish. Disinfectants are being freely
used to prevent the spread of disease. MANY
are already sick through exoitement and
exposure. #4.
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FOUL MURDER.
A Land Dispute In the Flathead Results in
Crime.


Crime.
KAL1spELL, June s.-[Special. WORD has
just been received here giving details of a
foul murder committed near the head Of
Flathead lake. VIM. Knox, and neiehbor
named Geo. Searlss have had dispute
over the title Of forty acre traot for some
time. Yesterday Knox found searles chop
ping wood on the land in dispute and or
dsred him away. Searles refused
to 60 whom Knox. who was
but six feet away, fired at
him with = shotgun. The charge
sntered his abdomen, making frightful
wound. The victim lived but few hours.
suffering terribly. Knox skipped out and
has not yet been found. Searls has FAM
lily in Missoula and is highly respected by
his neighbors, while the murderer has rep
utation for being quarrelsome. An eye
witness says it was cold-blooded murder.
Officers are now in pursuit.
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WILL SUPPORT THE NOMINEE.

Maryland Democrats DO Not Instruct
Their Delegates.
BALTIMORE, June 8.-The democratic state
convention met here to-day. Albert Rtohie
was temporary chairman, and tho tenn
porary organization WAS made permanent.
After recess the committee on resolutions
reported, re-affirminp the national demo-
9 alto resolutions Of 1884 ana 1888; endo s.
ing Cleveland's admiustl alton aud pie dc-
ing support to the nominee of tho Chlca %
convention; deeming it inexpedient to in :
struct delegates. but suggesting that they
aot as unit. The delegates at large are
Senator A. r. German. Gov. Frank brown,
9. ]. McGwynn, Hon. Barnes Compton, l.
r. Paughman, !. Fleeman Raisin. John s.
Writ and John Upsur. The resolutions
were unanimously adopted and electors 1T
large aud district delegates chosen.
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BASE BALL.

scores Made I'm Yesterday's Games by thu
League Clubs.
WASHINGTON. June S.-Ths Senators vic--
tory was On easy one. Washington II. hits
13 errors 0; Louisville /, hits z. errors 8.
Batteries, Killsn end Milligan, Fitzg gerald
and Grim.
BosToN, Juno S.--The colts cutfielded tho
Bostons; the latter did the best battinQ q,
Boston 8. hits IA, errors 7; Chicago 6, hits
II, errors 4. Batteries, 6tivetts and Kelly;
Gumbert and Luby, Schrivsr.
BRooKLYN. June 8.-Farce; PLAYED in driz.
zline rain. Brookly II, hits Ii, errors 3;
ElttsburR z hits II, errors Z. Batteries,
Foutz and Daily, Baldwin and Mack.
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Cleveland Reoo m m ended.

BANGOR, Me-. June a.-The democratic
convention to-day adopted resolution
recommending Cleveland's denomination,
after warm debate. The platform de-.
nounces the Mckinley law. declares for
free raw material. opposes the adoption of
the proposed constitutional amendment re-
Rarding the qualification of electors, and
calls for resubmission to the people OF a
constitutional prohibitory amendment,
Chas. ". johnson, OF Waterville. was nom-
mated for governor.
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The Democrat State Convention at
Bozeman Will Be Without Dis
cordant Features.
No Slate Has Been Prepared. and
Representative Mon Will
Be Chosen.
General Desire That Marcus Dsly Should
Consent to 90 to Chlcago--
Arrived NJ Bozenaan.

BozEMAN. June 6.--[special. Tho pro.
oeedinRs OF the first democratic state con.
| vention to assist in the choice Of q prosi.
Dental candidate promises, at this time,
to be most harmonious. OF the six dele
gates. three most likely 20 be chosen
| are ex-Gov. \. 4. HAuser, w. A. Clark and
Mayor Frank Higgins. Of Missouls. All
democrats here hops that Marcus DAILY will
be added to tho list. though his election at
this time is uncertain for the reason that
his friends say that he will not bs /. candi-
date. The democrats. however, will insist
on his nomination and it is hoped BY all
that be will accept. 1t is desired By the
democrats of Montana that the men best
representative OF the party shall represent
them at ChioaRo.
The convention will bs called to order at
noon Tomorrow In the Bozoman opera
house. The choice of . chairman has not
yet been decided upon. The delegation
from Lewis and Clarke il willing to leave
this selection to the outside counties, pro-
vld'ng they can agree upon q man. Hon.
John r. Tools has been very favorably
mentioned and it 10 quite likely that he will
preside either temporarily OF permanently.
The Helena delegation fell about half short
this afternoon, though the remaining mem
bers will probably be hsrs tonight.
Twenty-four men were present when the
roll was called this evening. At Logan they
were Joined BY tho delegations from Silver
Bow. Decr Lodge and Jefferson counties.
There were many intsrchanges Of social
nature during the trip.
When Bozeman was reached all the DEM
oorats in that demosratic stronghold were
at the depot in waiting. The procession
was formed with the Boston q Montana
band of Butte at the head. the Lewis and
Clarke delegation following, after which
came Silver Bow, and then the Fort Mis-
souls band and the Missoula delegation.
the other delegations present following IN
order. #.
While any predictions may be over
turned, IL is more than safe to say shat ex-
Gov. Hauser, W. A. Clark, frank Higgins
and 7. E. Collins will be ct least four of
the, delegates Of the Montana slemocraoy to
Chicago. If Mr.. Daily will accept he will
be Deer Lodge delegate. From the east
the representatives will probably be Waiter
Cooper, of Bozeman. or George M. Hays,
of Billings. Rozeman this evening is
quite crowded with visitors. very 1uany Of
whom do not know whore they will sleep
tonight. All are hoping for pleasant and
action, and it may be said that
tho outlook tonight indicates that vsry
large majority will be satisfied with the
action tomorrow.
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The Republican Convention viii Sit
Under the Ohio Advocate Of
Higher Taxes.
Monopolists. Trusts and Tariff
Barons Satisfied, Of Course,
With His Selection.
But the Poor Man. Who Pays Most of the
Taxes, Does Not share In the
Rejoicing.

MMNEAroLIs, June 8.--Although the con-
vention WAS announced to meet at IL II waa
nearly noon before Temporary Chairman
Fassett raped the assembly to order. Al
yesterday, while ths delegates we're assem-
bling. the conspicuous members Of the CON-
vention were received with applause whom
they appeared. The Illinois delegation
brought IN and posted conspicuously i
bright blue standard with gold lettering in
scribed. Lincoln. Grant, Logan"
The proceedings opened with prayer by
Bishop Whippls, Of Minneapolis. Hon, L.
y. Walker. Of Beatrice, Nebraska. on bshalf
OF the Nebraska delegation, presented Tam
porary Chairman Fassstt with Ravel made
from trees grown on the first homestead in
Nebraska. The gavsl is Of wood of ingtowth
inlaid with silver. Chairman Fassett, in sx-
pressing his thanks, mentioned the name
Of Nevada instead Of Nebraska amid
much laughter. He corrected himself BY
saying the mistake grew out Of the fact
that there was so much silver on it. CoQs-
we'll, Of Massachusetts,, chairman Of tho
committee on credentials asked further
time and permission to sit continuously.
Spooner, of Wisconsin, was instantly on
his feet to spar for an advantage for Har-
rison. having advantage of the fact that
CoRswell himself was sn administration
man. Spooner asked when tho convention
might reasonably expect report. Cogs-
we'll said 1t was q matter Of personal opin-
ion, but if the proceedings were attended
with reasonable success he could not hope
to report before Tomorrow.
A wild scene ensued when e. G. Lock
wood, of Idaho. Of the com mmittes on per-
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A Letter From blaine,

New ioRk. June s.-To~morrow's World
will publish the following lister:
BosroN, June 8.-Editor World: viii
you please state in your columns that il ia
utterly false that l or anv ons for me ever
paid or offered to paw Mary Nevins Blaine
or any one for her, one cent. or any other
aum, for any lettors she holds. have
directly, except in the newspapers. Re-
spectiully. j. q. BLAINE,
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Un,u.tructsd but for Cloveland.

UUU OI0v6lRnO.
JACKSON, Miss. June 6--The democratic
state convention met here to-day. Not
withdrawing that the delegates selected to
the Chicago convention 60 uninstr ucted
the convention was clearly a Cleveland
body. The platform calls for reduction
of duties to tho lowest rate consistent with
the economical administration OF the gov
ernment. Reciprocity is a,raigned as a
fraud invented for the benefit of policies in
the interests of the republican party. The
administ alton of Cleveland is endorsed,
and liberal appropriations for the improve
ment of rivers demanded,
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Alabama Democrat. split,

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Juno S.--The demo.
cratic state convention met to-day. After
effsoting temporary organization and re-
fusing the demand Of the Kolb men for
seats for all their delegates, Adjournment
was taken until to- morrow, After adiourn.
ment the kolb fAllisnce) faction met and
organized a separate convention. After rf-
footing an organization the convention ad-
iourned -
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manent organization.
presented the name of
Gov. Mckinley, of Ohio.
for permanent chair
m an. Fessenden, Of
Connecticut, Spooner,
Wisconsin, and Malone,
Virginia, were ap-
pointed a committee to
escort Mckinley to the
chair. A magnificent
ovation greeted the .
governor when he step
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Garfield Park Races.

CHICAGO, June S.-Gsrteld Park track
slow. Half q mile-Southern Lady won,
Frank Evans second, Pearl G. third. Time,
1:03A.
Five and one-half furlones--Florence
Shanks won. Trade second, Grey Fellow
third. Time, l:3lA.
Six furlongs-P,ofligate won, White Nose
second, Maggie Beck third. lime, 1:39.
Five and ono half furlones-Pestiienc
won. Rutin second, Frinday third. Time,
l:3lL.
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lsob Eard killa,,,

CREEpE, COL, June S.--Bob Ford, The
SLAYER Of Jesse James, was shot and killed
by Deputy sheriff Kelly In Ford's dance
hall this afternoon. Kelly gave himself up
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ON JUNE 9TH, 17o2, JOHN
HOWARD PAYNE was born in
New York City.
When he is forgotten, the
English language will have been
obliterated. In one Of his many
dramas, occurs the song "Home,
Sweet Home" At thirteen, he
was an editor, at fifteen pub
Usher, at seventeen an actor and
at twenty-one he played Hamlet
with great success in London.
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Hawthorne Park Races.

CH1c!ao, juno s.-Track heavy and
slow. Seven turlonRs-Mephisto won,
Tactician won, B. ttina third. Time, ..:4sIt.
Mile and e-eighth-Timberland won.
Annie Race second, Leonidas third. Time.
2:l7.
Mile and three. sixteenths-Lsw Weir
won, Forward second. two entries. Time.
2:32.
Half mile-Gszette won, Inland SEQ
ond. rhane third. Time, loo.
Mile and one-sixteenth. over four hur-
dles-Bob Thomas won, Lijero second.
Robin Hood third. Time, $3.50.
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NATIONAL COMMITTEES.

MsmbePs So'soteta From Meat Of the states
and Territories.
MINNEAPOLIS, June 8.-The now national
committee 10 a. follows: Arkansas, Powell
Clayton; California. n. II. DsYoupg; Colo.
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st. Louis Knces,

ST. Louis, June S.-Track fast. Six fur
longs-Uncle John won, Dan c. second,
Abbey third. Time, l:l61.
-Four and one-half furlongs-sir Carr
won, Ed Greenwood second, Tom Kelly
third. Time, 1854.
Six furlongs-Ai Farrow won. Teaset sec-
ond, Orderly third. ime, 1l6.
Mile-Penny Royal won, May Hardy sec-
ohd. Dave Pulsifer third. Time, 1:44.
Six FurlonRs-Alfalfa won, Prettiwit
SECOND: May Hardy third. Time. 1:161s.
d. second. Crab Cider third. Time l:l615,
Handicap. seven and one-half furlonps-
Servitor won, Ethel Gray second, Oregon
Eclipse third. Time, 1861.
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I,ltODiR Races,

CINCINNATI. juno 8. = Track fast. Six
turlongs-Monteviso won, Modjeska seo-
ond, Leader third. Time. 1:l6A.
Mile-Foxhall won, Huenms second.
Penn p. third. Time, 1:4o155.
Observation-Disclosures b. won. Vslox
second, Mantell third, Time, :561d.
Mile and seventy yards--Dewev Nc
Con won. Flora Dellis second, Rancoas
third. Time. 1:4SA.
Thirteen-sixteenths-S Sempsr Fox won.
Calhoun second. Excelsior third, Time.
1:23.
Six furlongs-Corinne Kinney won. Elsie
second, Belle Carly third. Time. 1:l64.
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SILVER KNOuKHD OUr.8
Shabby Treatment Acsorded tho yNAtxXI
| Metal 1t MInneapolla slss Isss

sh.hhw y. ..s gsS s.sS,.s saIEj
.,s..,N. csuEasa sns y Y n! u
% Msnssapolse ssSH
MrNNEAPoLrs, June 8. The chief ar = n
ties confronting She conven tion ~ Ahe rSs r 1SS
ter of nIaAfoyn, 49,. .slvsI M. Ss- sy
- X. p.aslo1m We5s solvoa snls 0xSe3Sss Il
noon. lnefe wss Lively time pseesdin
which the COMMITTEES nearly snlik viAh xnS
result Of discord. and mafor,t, .nS| ,.s.,....ss
~ .... Z 80 ~. 4 ~ IN ~ A.
.;.4. ~ a.po = ~ w convention. M nsn
plaslofm commtttee rssssemblsd Shis ml-
in the sub-com,nittee apnnin4aA n. m
man Foraksr q con.;dsr a. ~. .s;s slSI
Ier, M. a. 80 a 4 - Z. ss5 e
.0' ~ ntss natssf coming os9ofe e4A8
fnll COMMITTEES vas the tArih. and the 1llv
advocates doRRedly set ont 10 cc1St1G
every inch Of Rronud and embnyFass ysSl3
opponents at every stage of considers r.
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Morris Park Races.

NoaRIs PARK, June 8-Five and one-half
furiones-Emin Bey won. Rebecca Rowett
second. Boundless third. Time. 1:O7.
Mile and one-quarter-The Ironmaster
won, Madrid second, Barefoot third. Time,
1907.
Seven furlonRs--Stalactite won, Lord
Motley second. Sutphen third. Time, 1923.
Cherry Diamond handicap, mile and one
s1xteenth-Raceland won. D.. Hasbrouck
second, Reckon third. Time, 1:42 1-5.
Mile-Castaway won, India Rubber sec
ond, West Chester third. Time, 1:421l.
Six furlongs-Tar and Tartar won, Hiram
second, Integrity third. Time, 1:14I.
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Diiatsry Tactics.


MINNEApoIIs. June 3. The oommiXta. !.
oredentials il proceeding slowly. via Nh
not intending to make . report unAil osss
portunity Is afforded TO judge ef M II.
portance which their rrecommendsticnp lnav
have in determining the result cS ~ - Z
vsntion. OF the contests dispossd nf W.
this committee, Blaine delegates veps
seated in every instance. There Il ! n1s sl
ability that the oommittss On rss.8
dentials may mot bs rssdy q r az
port BY Tomorrow, ana II khla
should be the case there II preNAv n,s ,s.,1
to he row in the convention vhsn 1fssH
chairman submits request Tor fnr1her fiss
lay. The Harrison leaders are munk NJ.
tated over the Blaine policy of dsiav. ~
appear determined TO force ballet ~ p
~ possible s n Nh N 1s19s' 4. ..g
y was stated to- night that whsn ~ 1,sb ]
mittee on credentials makes pertisi tss,ssrR
tomorrow. Az IL probably vtll. 8 raofias {
Will be made to adjourn for an hour 0i isslS;;s
with instructions to tho cOmmif1os q 17S2 "a
up business and report ~ that NM. TS5s n
may AFFORD An opportunity for thN 6rnA B II
rect test betwean the two faotiotna. "
u il not probable tho work 81 tSo -
ttals comnsAtee oan be complets6 ~ & sSz
port made before to- morrow Nyonine ~ "a.
night session to- morrow muet - ~ ~ h I
tho third day Of the convention n 4S SSs m II
permanently organised and II fuli 1oSS ~
order. This will throw the norS S13Ss u
speeches over until rsidny and la1ee m 1fsS5 s.
be hard light against The rnnosA ~ 9{si#
threatened by Harrison men. a 81 sss sss!
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DOES NOT CARRY A REVOLVER
Why One Man Prefers to be "Held Up"
Rather than Go Armed.
Bill NYE.

Why One Man Prefers to be Held UP"
Rather than Go Armed.
Il used to carry a revolver" said
the man who gets home late at night.
lone evening a man tried to hold me
up and when l drew my pistol and
asked him what [ could do for him and
he turned and ran like a deer. 1 con-
graduated myself on being so wise as
to carry a weapon for self defense. But
l found that my experience with the
highwayman was the very worst thing
which could have happened to me.
Whenever a man appeared suddenly
in a Ozark street late at night l fancied
he was a footpad and could hardly re-
strain myself from reaching for my
revolver. Then two things came into
my life which made me determine that
I would rather run the danger of being
robbed than Of killing a man.
was telling a friend one evening
how when I was startled in this way
my impulse was to shoot. He had a
story for me then. It was about a
marshal out in Utah when United
States officers were considered the
mortal enemy Of the Mormon church.
This man had been forced to do a great
deal of dangerous and disagreeabIe
work, and he felt that he carried his
life in his hands. He was walking
down an unfrequented street one night,
as usual on his guard. He had just
passed tree when his quick ear caught
a sound behind him. Wheeling like a
flash, he say a man stepping out from
behind a tree. Something was in the
mans hand, the marshal could not see
what. With one movement of his arm
he drew his revolver and fired, killing
the man in the shadows instantly. The
man proved to be a harmless old cripple.
"Now the possibility of my commit
ting a terrible mistake like this worried
me into a condition Of extreme nervous
ness. And yet because I was so ner-
vous I could not bring myself to give
up my revolver.
lone night when [ was going home
7 live in the outskirts of Brooklyn
I had just reached the corner Of my
grounds when a man suddenly came
bounding over the fence and landed
directly in front Of ne. [ drew my
revolver and I ana sure that I should
have shot him if l had not heard my
own brothers voice cry out sharply.
For Gods sake, Will, what r you do
ing2
lone of my babies was i'll, and he
had been running across grounds
for a doctor. l have never carried a
pistol since that night, and I have never
since been afraid of highwaymen.'-
NJ Y T1,ib3Iue
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THE FINEST M

Hes the finest horse in the coun-
try" said the owner to the group ad-
miring a noble animal. "And to my
mind the finest horse in the country is
next to the finest woman y" And at
that the woman who was patting the
horses S bIushed, and inwardly
thought the owner of the horse was the
finest judge both of horse and woman.