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The morning call., 1892-06-17
DELEGATES UNDECIDED.
There May Yet BE Chance for a Dark
Horse.

Horse.
CHICAGO, June 16.-The political situation
is livenlng up. More political leaders are
in town and more are coming with every
train. Henry Watterson of Louisville and
William English Of Indiana are among the
arrivals, also National Committeman Prather
of Missouri.
Hon. William English of Indiana says he
thinks Cleveland splits nearly even on the
delegation in that State. The delegation
viii meet on Saturday tO decide whether to
present Gray's name.
The Illinois delegation will also meet on
Saturday 10 decide whether or not TO pre-
sent Palmer'S name On its decision will
depend the presentation of the names of
fayOrite sons. If Illinois presents Palmer,
Indiana viii present Gray, Iowa Will, OF
course. present Boles, and there are CleVe-
land, Hill and possibly Carlisle and German.
HIPS headquarters were opened here to-
day and bis literary bureau put ID operation.
Senator Calvin :. Brice, the chairman of
the Democratic National Committee, held
consultation this afternoon with Secretary
SheeTin, Sergeant-at- Arms Bright and other
members Of the National Committee who
are on the grounds. Brire was unable to
say who Will probably be selected as tenn
porary chairman. He said the National
Committee would probably make up the
temporary rOllcgll at the first formal meet
ing, and wherever Intricate cases were en-
counteTed they would be referred 10 sub
committee.
Brice said, regarding the Ohio conven-
ton, that it was his opinion that no instruc-
tions would be given, but that the delega-
ti0n would come TO Chicago to look over the
situation, consult together and then act to-
gether. 1t would not be right to say that
tue delegation was anti-Cleyeand, nor yet
for Cleveland. The choice was a matter on
which the delegation reserved its Judgment
until they bad freely talked over the ques-
tiOn here. Bree approved and indorsed the
action Of the Ohio convention, and said re-
garding his position as a dark horse, "Oh.
IN not in it this year; Pm not in a hurry"
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wATrERsoN ON HAND.
The Kentucky Editor Ready to schem
Against CIeveland's Nomination.

The Kentucky Editor Ready to scheme
Against Cleveland's Nomination.
CHICAGO, June I6.-The star-eyed god
dess of reform and Henry Watterson, her
custodian. came in this morning and are
quartered in room 341 at the Palmer House.
Aside from the care Of the aforesaid god
dess Watterson has another burden on his
mind which is expressed in the few simple
words, Anything TO beat Cleveland" This
is the slogan of the Wstterson crowd and
will be heard in loud tones during the
coming week.
As Mr. Watterson wrote his name across
the register he asked the clerk to say to all
newspaper reporters that he had not come
10 Chicago to talk and that they might as
we'll remain away from his room. Then be
plunged into the dining-r0om and was soon
intently absorbed in his breakfast
An hour later he was found stretched on
his bed. his head at the foot aud resting on
a pillow. He had discarded most Of his
clothing and was attred in q neg]gee cos
tune. His attitude was a very picturesque
one. and his well-built figure was set off to
advantage lie gave an occasional kick at
al imaginary object and finally settled
down to talk Of politics
It took him just about FIVE minutes to say
q good deal more than he had intended. He
was so supTenely happy, however, over the
defeat OF the Cleveland forces in Ohio and
Arkansas yesterday, where both conyen-
tions refused to instruct fer the ex-Presi-
dent that he couldn't express his sxulta-
tons.
my boy" be said wearlly. Il really can
not talk to you this morning. ItraYeled all
night aad need rest. l have decided not TO
be interviewed any more until after the
nominations are made. / am only on the
ground early simply because the sub-com-
mittee Of the National Committee, Of which
/ am member, meets tomorrow"
How about OHIO and Arkansas?'' was
asked.
'Oh, Ohio is solid against Cleveland" he
said. Senator Brlce has the State CON-
pletely under his control. and be, Governor
Campbell and the Mclean forces in Cinciu-
Rati have made peace. My, but weren't the
Cleveland forces scattered in Ohio yester-
day. They weren't anywhers at any time.
/ wouldn't be surprised to see Governor
Campbell the nominee of the convention.
He wants it aud would unquestiOaaby be
. strong candidate. We can have great
hopes Of electing Campbell"
Gould Campbell, in your opinion, be
elected ?"
well, I should think he could. BE has
antagonized neither the Cleveland nor the
Hill men. and In case of his nomination
both elements will rally to his support"
As TO the situation in New York Mr..
Watterson declined to talk He also re-
fused to discuss the question of temporary
chairman, but intimated that the person
selected would not be a Cleveland man, as
the ex-President had very few friends on
the committee
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CONGRESS.
THE SENATE.

Discussion on the Silver Bnl-Another
Conference on the Harbor Bill.
WASHINGTON, June 16-In the Senate
to-day the silver bill was discussed by Nor
rill. who was replied to by Stewart, and it
went over without action.
Platt presented an amendment to the sun
dry civil appropriation bill for the appoint
ment Of special treasury agent to enforce
the laws for the protection Of salmon in
Alaska. Referred.
After a discussion Of the anti-option bin
1t was referred to the Judiciary Committee,
Washburn stating that the bill would be re-
ported promptly by the committee.
The conference report on the river and
harbOr bin was made by Eyre, who stated
that an agreement had been reached on all
but two amendments, which were for the
ship railway around the Dalles of the Co.
lumbia River and for a canal in the State of
Washington to connect the waters of Lake
Washington with those of Puget Sound.
After long session the Senate insisted
on its amendments, aud agreed to further
conference.
The Senate then adjourned until Monday
next,
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and railway bridges are washed away at
Prairie du CHEN.
Struck Grants Statue.

CHICAGO, June 16.-Three persons were
killed. two seriously injured and some 40
more stunned by flash of lightning, which
struck the Grant monument in Lincoln Park
Tonight The three killed are: Lewis
Myer. Mrs. Shelby and an unknown man.
The injured are: Harry Phillips and Mrs.
Matte Olson.
The catastrophe was the result Of q Sc
we're electrical storm, during which the
people VINO congregated in the park took
refuge In the vaults under the monument.
Ihe storm began with a slight shower,
which rapidly developed into small hurrl-
cane, accompanied by a dOwnpOur of rain,
vivid flames Of lightning and terrific peals
OF thunder. When the storm was at its
height binding flash struck the statue,
taking a course directly through the little
crowd underneath. Everybody with the
exception OF three men We're thrown from
their feet. None, however, suffered further
injury than severe stunning, with the ex-
ceptiOn of those named. The lightning did
not strike the bronze figure of Grant, and
the damage to the monument will be COW
cred by few dollars.
Iowa Likewise Suffers.
WATERLOO, Iowa, June 16.-Reports have
just reached this city of disastrous hurri-
cane which passed through the northeast
portion of the county early this afternoon.
The farm Of General A. c. Fuller, II miles
north Of here, was first visited and every
building almost totally wrecked. AS far as
heard from no lives were lost. There is
much other minor damage throughout the
county.
Fires Caused by Lightning.
SCRANTON. Pa, June 16. A terrific
thunderstorm visited this city tonight,
doing much damage. Several fatalities are
reported, but no particulars are Obtaiua able.
owing TO communication throughout the
city being entirely shut off. Five fires,
none Of them disastrous, resulted from
lightning. The abutment of the Erie and
Wyoming Valley bridge was washed away.
and washOuts are reported on the Della
ware and Hudson, and the Delaware, Lack
awaDna and Western roads.
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When asked whom the convention would
nominate, he said, Really, l have not
thought about it,
What is your idea?"
Quick as fash came the reply, 81 dom t
know"
win Mr. Cleveland command the sup
port OF Tammany in the event of Senator
HilPs defeat for the nomination."
Il have decided not to talk politics" and
Mr.. Croker walked away in the direction of
the barrOom, tanning himself with one
hand and stroking his black whlskers
thoughtfully with the other.
The big IammanY boss is rather under
sized, thick set. black bearded and of
satuTnine expression. He keeps his little
black eyes on the floor most of the time,
ana seems not to pay the slightest heed to
what is going on around him. He was tired
and travel stained from his journey from
New York, hut in a well fitting blue business
suit, flannel shirt aud black straw hat, he
looked refres eshingiy cool and undisturbed.
He is accompanied by Billy Sheehan,
Lieutenant-G0vernor Of the Empire State.
Corporation Counsel w. II. Clark Of New
York, and 5. A. Wheeler, Hill leader Of
Western New York. The general impression
here is that the Tammany men will make a
strong fight for Hill, and in the event Of
defeat will go home and support the
nominee. HARRY NJ. TOD.
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BRICE OF oHIo.
The Millionaire Chairman of the National
Committee Refused To Talk.

The Millionaire Chairman of the National
Committee Refused to Talk.
CHICAGO, June 16-The most prominent
arrival Of the day was Senator Calvin s.
Brice. He came IN from Washington in his
special ca7, and registered at the Palmer
House from Lima. Ohio. he is probably
trying TO establish residence, Ur make the
mass of the Democrats think so, at least
Mr.. BTice is not pretty man. He Is short,
broad-shouldered, angular and bow-iegged.
His hair is tswny and grows low down upon
his forehead. His whiskers are red and
noth-eatsn He has large nose, small
gray eyes and huge ears.
The fact that he is at the head Of the Ma
tional Committee makes him figure Of an
usual importance at this time, and this he
probably realized when he refused to dis
euss the situation. In fact the mao from
OHIO and New York was not saying a word.
He was willing to discuss tie weather. the
races, the movements of tile cyclone, the
outlook for dress reform, the latest style of
trimming his whskeTs or anything else but
politics. Whatever bis silence may mean.
il Is generally interpreted as indicating that
he will saw wood" in the interest Of the
anti-CleYeland Gen and viii not stand on
the order of saving The chances are that
he will saw with great industry and per-
severance.
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PREPARING FOR WORK.
The Conventions Hall Pronounced Safe
by the Authorities.

The Conventions Hall Pronounced Safe
by the Authorities.
CHICAGO, June 16.-The Democratic na-
tional convention, it is expected, will get to
actual work in a shorter time than was the
case at Minneapolis.
The committee examining the wigwam
where the convention is to be held reported
this afternoon. After detailed examina-
tion aud inspection lasting several hours,
the committee pronounced the building to
be safe in every particular.
Word was received this afternoon that
threatened that the Louisiana contest might
not be amicably arranged. Over the New
York delegation considerable fuss is ex-
pected. But interviews with chose on the
ground show that they believe in uphoIding
the regular convention, and that, while
the Syracuse convention people will secure
q respectful hearing, they Will be unable to
get seats as delegates.
L. NJ. Martin, one Of the BOies men, said
to-day that they never placed the strength
of BOies below 90. aud it might 90 to so.
South Dakota is expected to poll a good
number Of votes for Hill. Throughout the
West votes are looked for, and in the South
Atlantic States but little support is ex-
peeted. ssShaYer of Des Moines said to-day
"BOies would get the silver States, not
because he is ia accord with them on the
silver question, but because he is a Western
man"
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BEFORE THE CONVENTION.
CeYeIand'S Friends Quite Confident
Of Victory.
DELEGATES ARRIVING IN LARGE NUMBERS
Prominent Leaders Already on the Ground-Adher.
eRts and Opponents Of the EI-PTesidant
Give Their Views.
Special 10 TIE MORNING CALL.

CHICAGO. June 16-So far as the general
atuation Is concerned there is little that can
b. said, except that Cleveland seems to have
the call by an oveTwhelming majority.
His friends are confident Of securing his
nomination on the first ballot, but are not
giving out any figures as yet The results
in Ohio and Arkansas have not been such
as to add to their hopes, but they say that
this cuts but little figure in the fight
They had hoped, of course. TO have 4 ma
j0rity of the delegates from both States and
the votes would have been right handy in
an emergency, but taey insist that they will
have the necessary 6 13 without them.
Still tile Cleveland men ars liable to meet
with surprise. Ii IS an open field and
there are so many faYorite sons to whom
complimentary ballots will be given, that
more than one-third Of the convention NAV
be held away on the first rolIcall The anti
Cleveland men admit that if the ex-Presi-
deat comes within 80 votes Of a nomination
on the hrst ballot. enough changes will be
made to lift him to place at the head Of the
ticket, and that is what they most greatly
fear. Altogether it looks as if Cleveland
would win, but Hill may develop an unex-
pected strength. Tomorrow the deleg a.
tiOus will begin to come IN and more can be
told than at present.
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before determining in detail what they will
do" He also saws: "N0 fair-minded man,
well informed as to the sentiment of New
York, can doubt that Cleveland is by many
thousands of votes the strongest candidate
for that State, as we'll as with the masses of
the party throughout the country. Every
one might be sure that the Syracuse dele
gates, after a careful consideration of the
situation, would do that which will be for
the best interests of the Democratic party
as a whole. They were not here for the
purpose of stirring up strife"
Chairman Taggart OF the Indiana State
Central Committee says it has been decided
that the name of Ex-Governor Gray bu pre-
sented to the convention as a Presidential
candidate. His name is to be presented by
Senator Voorhees,
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THE INTERNATIONAL UNION.
Printers Preparing to Stand Up for the New
CopYright Law

Printers Preparing to Stand Up for the New
Copyright Law
PHILADELPHIA, June 16.-The Interna-
tional Typographical Union to-day passed
upon various sections of the report of the
Committee on Laws. among them one in
structing the council to pregare q design
for union label TO be used when desired
by publishers; also appointing a committee
to preserve the integrity Of the type-setting
clause of the International copyright law.
George w. Childs visited the convention in
the afternoon and was given Tousing re-
ception.
At the evening session of the convention
telegram from j. Il 0'DonnelI of New
York was read stating that the settlement
with the New York Tribune is complete
and the Office unioniZed. 1t is entirely a
local matter. with which the international
Union cannot legally interfere.
ODonnell concluded that the settlement
will make 1t almost impossible hereafter for
leading party newspaper to run a nom
union force, and said, Let No. alone"
After much confusion the motion of Burke
of New York, to refer the entire question
to Union No. 6 of that city. was deferred.
President Prescott was reelected.
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REMOVING THEIR BODIES.
Brave Soldiers Who Followed Duty to the
Death,

Death.
PHGNIx, June 16.-Lieutenant Barton,
of the Twenty-fourth Infantry, is in the
city. superintending the removal from Fort
Mcdowell of the bodies inferred in the mill
tary cemetery of the now abandoned post.
Altogether eighty bodies have been disinter-
red, sixty-seven being those oil enlisted men
and two ofg officers. Nearly all were de-
cayed, leaving nothing save bones. In the
exception the bodies were mummifed The
first nterments IN the cemetery were made
in May 1866, and were those of troopers
killed by Apaches. The post was estab-
lished shortly before that time to keep
watch over the TOnto Apaches, then per-
petually on the warpath, and the great
Reno road was constructed originally by
the Government to give free access to the
TOnto Basin country from Mcdowell. Nat
urally Mcdowell was usually garrisoned by
cavalry. who did good work till the removal
of the Tontos to San Carlos put an end to the
usefulness of the post. Similar disinter-
ments have been made at Government ex-
pense in all the abandoned posts in New
Mexico. From Western and Central Ari-
ZOna the bodies go to San Francisco, ard
from the rest of the depots the remains will
be shipped to the military cemetery at
LeaVenWOrth, Kansas.
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TwENTY-FoUR GRADUATES.

Commencement Exercises at the Chico Nor
NAL School
CHICO, June 16.-The commencement ex-
ercises for the Northern Branch of the State
Normal School were held in this city to-day.
this being the second time since the school
was established. Eight hundred people
were present. The assembly hall was beau
titull decorated, the word Welcome J"
being done in evergreens over the doors.
over this, also in evergreens, were the
words, " Glass of '92" and the class motto,
" \ ct Advance" the background of this
being lavender and cream, the class coiors.
IweRty-four graduates were presented
with diplomas by Principal Pierce, who
made an appropriate speech. Supern-
tendent z. NJ Fisher of tile State Normal
journal addressed the assemblage and was
heartily applauded. This school is recog-
nized as among the best in the State.
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THE WESTERN DELEGATES.
Colonel PTather of Missouri Says the
West Il Solid for Cleveland.

Colonel PTather of Missouri Says the
West Il Solid for Cleveland.
CHICAGO. June l6.-Colonel J. 6. Prather
of Missouri, the national committeeman
from that State, was the only prominent
Mlssourian around to-day. my sympathies
are with Cleveland" be said, "and enter
tain no doubt but that he viii be nomi-
mated Certainly he will get the solid vote
Of Missouri" In the Iowa headquarters this
afternoon it was openly predicted that
quite half of the Missouri delegation would
90 to Boies if Cleveland did not get
the nomination on the nrst three ballots.
Some OF the Indiana politicians are on the
ground, although the delegation is not due
until Saturday. Ben WIllets Of Warrick
County said the Indiana delegation would
cast its vote for Cleveland, although some
Of them hoped to work GRAY into position
which might come 20 something, IL there IS
10 be a.scramble for a faYorite son, and If
Gray stands a chtnce, Indiana will support
him. He believes Cleveland will win on the
first ballot.
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THE eoRMAN ROOM.
Higgins Declines to Discuss CIeVeIand's
Chances and Tells a Story.

Higgins Declines to Discuss CIeVeIand's
Chances and Tells a Story.
CHICAGO, June 16.-Another unique
figure at present in the city is Colonel
Eugene Higgins OF Baltimore, who was the
axman of the Cleveland administration in
its younger days and who lost his job for
over zeal in the interests Of the faithful.
The colonel is carrying the German boom
around In his pocket. He denies that Cur
man, as charged, represents "a State at low
tide and two counties at high tide" He
says that Maryland is a State of the best
kind and ought to have a President
''But don't you tbiii ii looks little like
Cleveland" ?" the colonel was asked.
swell, maybe il does" came the unwill-
ing reply. but you can't always tell about
these things. / remember time IN my life
when | had a note for $500 TO pay at a
bank before O'clock in the afternoon. At
10 minutes to / didn't have cent on
earth l paid the note just the same. The
bank officials were as much surprised as
was. That's the way it is sometimes in
politics. However, German is not in the
fght ut present and may not be, but he is a
strong man with the people and would be
an ideal compromise in case Of fight He
is very strong IN the South because OF his
attitude as regards the force BILL"
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SOME EXCELLENT WORK.
The San Diego County Grand Jury After
Breakers of the Law.

SAN DIEGO, June 16.-Thomas Weller, A.
w. Marsh and Harvey Mccarthy were ar
rested this morning on double indictments
returned by the Grand Jury yesterday,
charging them with kidnapping and con-
spiracy in connection with the Oberlander
case. Weller was admitted to 5000 bail
and Marsh and Mccarthy each gave bonds
in the sum of $1,000.
Deuuty Coroner Fl. j. Stetson. indicted
for alleged embezzement of funds, was re-
leased ON $500 bail. He Is charged with
having robbed the body of a suicide pre-
vious to holding an inquest.
Indictments have also been found charg-
ing James Meade for attempting to kill
Mrs. Donovan with a hatchet few days
ago. and against Q. z. Wheeler for forgery.
Both men are in Jail.
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a Long Race on Stills.

A race on wooden legs from Bordeaux 20
Biaritz and back, a distance OF 303 miles.
was begun yesterday. Eightv-0Ee stilt run
ners. entered for this race left the Hotel de-
la Gironde at o'clock yesterday morning,
being "played off by brass band. They
were accompanied by party of bteyclistS,
whose duty it was TO see that fair play was
observed. Among the racers was the Area
chon baker, Silvain Dornin, who travelled on
stills. or claimed 10 have done so, from Paris
to Moscow. A quarter of an hour after the
stilt racers had set ont from Bordeaux
party of Is women and young girls, also
mounted on stills, left Bordeaux for Cerans
having undertaken to run there ana back.
distance of 90 miles, In the day.
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Farmers OF Michigan.

LANSING, Mich, June 16-The Peoples
party State convention was held here to-
day. Resolutions were adopted indorsing
the st. Louis platform. declaring against
fusion, favo ring the nomination of United
States Senators by the State convention.
A resolution favoring universal suffrage
and prohibition was introduced, but was
ruled out Of order. An appeal by the Dresi-
dent of the convention for necessary funds
was generally responded to. and suffi cent
sum raised and pledged to put the State
Central Committee in good fighting trim.
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SEASON OF HARVEST.
The Crop Outlook in the Interior Was Never
Better

The Crop Outlook in the Interior Was Never
Better
CHICO, June 16.-The cool weather which
has prevailed for the past week and which
greatly benefited the growing grain and
fruit in this vicinity, has been followed to-
day by warm weather, which will rapidly
ripen crops. The haying season is rapidly
nearing an end, and the harvesting, in some
places, will be commenced next week.
Grain is looking we'll and farmers are
greatly encouraged at the outlook.
here in full blast in about 10 days. The
acreage is unusually large There is good
stand of. grain and it is we'll filled. The
melon crop is late, however. With late
warm weather and no early rains fair re-
turns will be realized. The fruit prospects
are excellent. Large shipments will be
made from the orchards of Armstrong,
Cory, w. r. Strong Company and others.
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Large Fire IN New Jersey.

ELIZABETH, N. j.. June 16-The entire
business block on First street and Broad
way, Elizabethport was burned this morn
ing. The fire spread to the large frame
buildings adjoining, all of which were de-
stroyed The Elzabethport bank building
was also damaged The loss aggregates
S90,000 partly covered by insurance. Sew
eral tiremen were injured by falling walls.
but none seriously. Many secret orders had
their lodges in the block.
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Holman's Golden Wedding.

WASHINGTON. June 16-Representative
Holman of Indiana and Mrs Holman cele-
brated in a formal way this evening the
fftieth anniversary of their marriage.
There were large number of callers.
Members Of the House of Representatives
sent large silver punch-bowl, suitably
inscribed, and the widow of Hon. Sunset
Cox q gold-headed cane. There were a
large number Of congratulatory letters re-
ceiYed