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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-07

There was an interesting scene in
the committe after Mr.. Hills selection
when Mr.. Thomas announced the de
termination of the silver men to elect
another man and inquired of Chairman
Harrity if a silver man would be re-
cognized to place another man in nomi-
nation, a question which Mr.. Harritv
resented as a reflection upon his fair
ness.
When Mr.. Clayton, of Alabama, made
his speech, asking for the selection of
Senator Daniel for temporary chair
man, he indicated very plainly the
purpose of the silver men by appeal
ing to the gold men of the committee
not TO name a man for temporary
chairman who was unsatisfactory to a
majority of the convention and pre-
cipitate fight as soon as the con-
vention is called to order. The COM
mittee completed it's work by selecting
the minor officers, to which there will
be no objection.
As soon as the South Dakota contest
was decided, the interesting feature of
the meeting occurred.
Mr.. Harrity announced that tile next
business in order was the selection OF
a temporary chairman of the National
convention.
Henry d. Clayton, Of Alabama.
placed John ". Daniel, OF Virginia. in
nomination.
He made an eloquent plea for his car
didate, and said that he was one of the
greatest orators of the South. and n
man who would make an admirable
presiding officer.
W. +. Sheehan, of New York. placed
IN nomination Senator ID. B. Hill. He
spoke Of the services of MIR. Hill in the
Democratic party, and said his, popu-
larlty throughout the country made
him a tit man for the place. lie paid
a tribute to HAl as a parliamentarfan.
and said he was second to none as a
presiding officer The gold men an
plauded the speech. There was quiet
IN the committee room as the roll was
called by States. Louisiana did not
vote. The result was announced. Hill
~, Danlel 20, and the gold men cheered.
- or temporary secretary, S. p.
Sheerin, of Indiana, was selected.
John X. Martin is sergeant at arms
and Jas. Oliver, of New York. is his
assistant. The Secretary was author
lied to designate such assistant Sec
retaries as he pleased and he named
Leopold Strous, of Alabama. as the
first assistant secretary, at the re-
quest of Committeeman Clayton, of
that State. After the adjournment of
the National committee Mr.. CLAYTON.
of Alabama, stated that immediately
after Chairman Harrity calls the con-
vention to order he will present the
name of David B. Hill, of New York.
for temporary chairman and will then
recognize either Mr.. Clayton or Mr..
Thomas, the committeeman from Col
orado, who will present on behalf of
the minority of the National commit
tee the name of Senator John w. Dan
iel, of Virginia.
Mr. Clayton and the other silver men
say that they have entire confidence
In the fairness of Mr. Harritv and ex-
pect to see the matter of the tempo
rary craftsmanship settled in the same
spirit OF good humor that prevailed
in the committee. The report of the
will be brief and tonight is
being signed by the minority mem
bers of the committee
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-07
HILL FOR TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN
Contests Decided by the Committee
and Gold Men Seated.

Chicago, Ills, July 6.-The National
Democratic committee met to-day, Sc
lected temporary chairman and
passed upon the contested cases which
were brought before it. Unlike the
action of the Republican committee
in St. Louis it refused to admit the
press to the sessions of the committee
and its proceedings were entirely be-
hind closed doors.
The committee decided to take UP
the contested cases first. There was
very little interest in them, with the
exception of the Michigan and Ne
braska cases. These, it was expected,
would determine the relative strength
of the gold and silver men on the com
mittee. The Nebraska case was set
tied in favor of the gold men by a
vote of 26 TO %, which was about a
test vote, as was shown later by the
vote for the temporary chairman.
Members of the committee who were
in favor of the gold delegation and
voted with them, said the case was
very peculiar and it was very hard to
tell which side had the regularity, al
though it was the opinion that the
gold men had long series of prece-
dents and should be seated. The con-
test, however, was decided on a
straight vote as to preference of mem
bers of the committee as to the gold
or silver delegation. The probabili-
ties are that the convention will seat
the gold men.
The action of the committee in ses-
sion seating the gold delegation from
Michigan, was a surprise to the silver
men. But one vote was cast against
placing the gold delegation on the
temporary roll and that was cast by
Mr.. Campau, who is one of the silver
leaders of Michigan, most pro-
nounced silver man and who has been
emphatic in his denunciation of the
present administration. Mr.. Thomas,
of Colorado, made the motion to seat
the gold delegation and forty-seyen
members of the National committee
voted to do so.
In view of the threats that have
been made by the silver men that the
four delegates-at-large from Michigan
would be unseated in order to cast
the vote of that State for silver, and
secure a two-thirds majority i'll the
convention, it remains to be seen what
act1On Jney VIII take HOW uilhI UiiS
silver men on the National committee,
with one exception, voted to seat the
gold delegates. The other contests
were of minor Importance and the de-
cision in each case was in no sense
test.
of course the important feature of
the meeting of the committee was
the selection of temporary chair
man for the convention. AS has been
generally expected Senator Hill re-
ceived majority of votes of the COM
mittee and tomorrow when Chair
man Harrity calls dhe convention to
order he will present Mr.. Hill for.
chairman. The vote in the
committee-27 to 23-showed that the
silver men were not satisfied and the
announcement was Immediately made
that minority report will be pre-
sented and that Mr.. Daniel, of Nir-
ginia, who was defeated in committee,
was made the choice of silver men for
chairman. Tt means that
there will be fight in the convention
tomorrow as soon as the chaplain
finishes his prayer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-07
ILLINOIS is FOR BLAND.
Kansas Also Will Cast Her Twenty
Votes for Him,

Chicago, July 6.-At a meeting of the
Illinois delegation at the Sherman
House to-day it was decided that Illi-
nois should cast her forty-eight votes
for Richard p. Bland, of Missouri, for
President. The first formal vote stood.
43 to /, in favor of Bland, with four
delegates absent. Preceding the
formal vote there was an informal
ballot in which Stevenson and others
received scattering votes.
The Kansas delegation to-day de-
cided to cast its twenty votes for
Bland
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-07
BLAND AND HARVEY.

Louisiana's position on the Presi-
Dental nominee has not been made
known. Mr.. b. W. Marston, delegate
from the Fourth district to that State
announces that while the delegation is
instructed TO act as unit he is for
Bland.
~ shall,' he said, advocate Silver
New-York tribune., 1896-10-18
ADTENTCRES or A WHEELMAy.

Walton. y. Y. Oct. I6 (SpeciaD.-Wili Bramley.
fourteen years OF age. OF this town the hero OF
cscapade a bicycle near this village night
before last the peculiar features Of which are un-
paralleed Charles 4. Culver and four men in his
employ were on their way to Walton from the farm
OF Peter Youngs. up the west branch OF the Della
ware. The night was dark and the road this side of
ioungs's was overshadowed by trees All at once the
party was startled by hearing yell just In front Of
the team. AT the same instant dark body struck
the end Of the wagon-pole holding fast 10 Il. The
horses were frightened. and ran furousy for an
eighth OF mile before Mr. Culver could stop them
lie then got out OF tho wagon 10 what was
riding on the wagon tongue. lie was surprised 10
find young Bramley, with his arms clasped about
the tongue and neck yoke. Bramley had been enjoy
Ing spin on his bicycle and got a late start home
ward. In going down the slope near his home he
was trying 20 steer clear OF the stones In the road
and did not hear Culvers team approaching until
they were upon him He ran plump into the on horse
his wheel going between the horses. He was doubled
up across the neck yoke. and managed 10 hold IA st
AS the horses started 10 run. The wheel was badly
smashed but young Bramley escaped without a
scratch. -
New-York tribune., 1896-10-18
THE MORRIS COUNTY TOURNAMENT.

JAMES 4. TYING. AFTER TIE GAME WITH J.
OTIS POST WINS THE MEMS CHAMPIONSHIP.
There were twenty competitors yesterday
In the SENT annual tournament for the mems cham
plonship Of the Morris County Golf club The tro-
phy for this contest is the handsome silver cup
given by Mrs II. Mex. Twombly two or three years
ago II has been at various times by III. i.
Phpps William Shipper. James r. Lowell and
James A. Tying The latter player. by scoring an
other victory yesterday. lays second claim upon
the cup. II will be finally won when taken three
times by the same person
j. Otis. Post who played n remarkable game yes
crday far surprising his previous scores. tied with
Tying for first place. Both made scores OF 81 The
importance OF the match. which was TO decide the
club championship required that eighteen holes
more should be played 10 determine the victor Both
men were anxious to know the result and the tie
was played on Immediately. In the pi scnce OF
large ass-rnblagc OF spectators. This time Tying
managed 10 cover the course In 1--WE strokes less
than his rival although the scores. ~ and W were
not SO good In the first round Both players
were a trfc tired from such long continued play
without interval OF rest. Below their scores
In, sI o.
New-York tribune., 1896-10-18
POBBIE p. DEFEATS GILLETTE.
THE NEBRASKA TROTTER AN EASY WINNER At
TIE PARKWAY MEETING-MR BACKUS
AT TIE TRACK.

Captain Edward Pyle's Nebraska stallion Robbie
p won the open race for ro;ters and PAGERS
which brought the fall meeting Of the Parkway
Driving Club to end yesterday. defeating T.. T.
Bedfords black gelding Gillette the crack trottcr
of Brooklyn, together with seven other rotters and
PAGERS The fame OF the Western horse had pre-
ceded his appearance In the East and nc was
warm fayorite before the start For two heats the
handsome trotter disappointed his hackers by maxi
Ing repeated breaks and bringing up the rear. but
In third round he got his right foot foremost and
after that the others could never bother him. Rob-
bic p. winning the third. fourth and fifth heats
with Dudley Olcott. the speedy bat hereto
fore crratic chestnut trottcr. owned by the of
the late Colonel ". p. Thompson, easy
winner OF the special for named horses. trot-
ting without break in the hands OF Charles c.
Moser.
District-Attorney Backus. who Is a member of the
Parkway Driving Club, was among the specta tors
yesterday He made his presence felt among the
layers Of odds by warning them that they must not
record their bets or make any memoranda thereof.
such action being according 10 his opinion n viola
tion OF the Percy-Gray Racing Law. The pencillers
wanted to argue the point with Mr.. Bnckus. say
Ing that the right TO make memorandum OF wagers
New-York tribune., 1896-10-18
INTERESTING "GI MkHANA GAHh"'
THE STATEN ISLAND POLO CLUB HAS AN INTER-
ESTING DAY OF CONTESTS.

THE STATEN ISLAND POLO tLt Has ~ '''i ~"
EsTING DAY OF CONTESTS.
At Manor Farm West Brighton, Staten Island
Yesterday was played the first series OF gymkhaha
games" Of the newly organized Staten Island folo
Club which proved TO be- of Il high quality ana OF
an Interesting nature. The attendance was com
oscl largely of prominent persons Of Staten Island
society as we'll as a number Of people from New
York The field was crowded with stylish traps
and there were many members OF the Hunt 'Iup
present. The games and winners were as foliows'
Thread and needle race-Compe,ors to ride down the
field dlsmcunf thread needle renount and return 10
starring point Won by T.. n. Nichols.
Tit.rg the Competitors TO rde az eaoE hnu
catch three suspended rings on ihhoe' "''"' '
after lie. ...,.., . ,aro.
Egg and spoon race-Each competitor received large
wooden spoon in bowl Of which was placed an cse
They required to ride down the neld ana , Le.u
with the which could hot pe 'ouO"'" Wy wv ''
Grifiths - - %,
Potato racc-Three potatoes placed NJ one enh "'
the field and a pail AT the other Each rider was re
avrel o nick the potatoes one nv u UNIV anu F"'
them in the pail J.. n Nichols won. ~, A., .,,. ,oy.n
Novelty race-Each contestant was required 10 riI" "om
rho a.ld liph A cigarette open Chinese unhreh pck
M head ana return TO the starting point WIN
all NJ W. Smith won. - >.,-..,...r n Z,
In the Nat for polo ponies. f. ~ NICHOLS '' J" ~
easily. ownc- up ,,,. t.. ,h. pich
,.ond County Cu, cup brought out seven hunters;
ridden by It's owner. The cu' WIS n""'"'' w 80 '
Dunn's bay Celing Tom a.. va,u, u,,
ten,-p,cging contcs; for members of Inc fnuRn n,u
ing club Of New-York city between samu" W. i'F'o'
ana r,rcivai Gririths by the former -
The last game II the day was polo contest te'Me" w.,
teams made up Of the Staten Island Pol" '"o
he -
New-York tribune., 1896-10-18
FLORIZEL ii TO STAY IN ENGLAND

THE PRINCE OF WALES wITHDRAWs THE OPTION
OF $4,000
The Prince OF Wales has withdrawn the option OF
$50 900 was placed upon Forze H. fun brother 10
Persimmon who is by st. Simon. out OF Perdita H.
Persimmon won the Derby. St Leger and the
Jockey Club Stakes His victory In the last-named
race was so impressive that his royal owner de-
cided 10 retain him. Colonel Thomas r. ochii'ree
obtained the option Of $4,000 Florze ii. who was
ono of the best racers at all distances In England
coloneI Ochitree wrote and sent kilograms 10 John
Sanford who was travelling on the Continent IL
wos several days before Mr. Sanford received the
,o,oorams He lost no time I'm telcgraphing to Lord
Marcus Beresford. who acted Tor the frlhce Oh
Wales asking for a meeting so as 10 arrange Tor
the purchase of Florizei H.
Nr Sanford received an invitation 70 luncheon al
the Marlborough club where he was Informed that
tho Prince of Wales was desirous OF Withdrawing
The option Mr.. Sanford acquiesced. with regret
and consequently Florizel II remains In England
While efforts were being made 20 reach Mr.. San
ford by wire another American. In the person OF
Jefferson NJ Levy. was In the field anxious 10 pur-
chase F'lorIzel ii. MIR. Levy consented TO wait Tor
NJ conford's decision in regard 10 him. Hence.
Lrlorize, II was lost to Monticello and the Nir-
gnians. "
Colonel Ochiltree was anxious for the Sanfords TO
nurchase Gold Finch. which would have proved
profitable investment. but the negotiations ieIi
II Is pity that Florizel il was not secured BY
one the other OF the Americans Hs tHt %.
S,mops No are sweeping everything before them In
England this year. ST. Bris. the winner OF TN, the
are valued at $500 in each case; jefferson NJ
Levy Witnessed several races in which riorlzG' J., ~
him that he desired to buy him. His failure to
unnrr. him loses n good horse to America ana a
,ia,,n addi,ion 10 the ranks Of American breed
ers Mr.. Levy Is the owner Of Monticello the home
- TLnmas Jefferson Monticello Is situated In
A,hnmorie County Va. a few miles from the
Eersc Stock Farm, where Eons gave 10 TIE o,iar inrf
WoreIlo Uiablo and other wel-known campaign"rs
New-York tribune., 1896-10-18
THE SUBURBAN GOLF CLUB WINS.

Teams Of six players each. presenting the Sub
urban Golf Club. OF Elizabeth. and the New-Jersey
Athletic club. OF Bayonne participated yesterday
afternoon In n hole play" tourns ment the links
OF the Suburban Club. at Elizabeth Tho Suburbans
victorious ny n score OF three games won. two
lost and one drawn. The games were for eighteen
holes each. the individual results being follows
Charles r. Davis. New-Jersey A. C.. and J. 8. Van
Sycke. Suburban G. G.. broke even with nine holes
each: S. Livingston Davis and Edward p Jenkins.
Ncw-Jersey A. c.. respectively, defeated c. w.
Coyne md W. Price. Suburban G. c.: A. 9. Barnes
r :. Williamson and J. r Cook Suburban G.. c..
defeated respectively Charles J. Spencer. Matthew
G. Jenkins and Henry N. Popham, New-Jersey A.
&. 4 return match will be PLAYED by ten-men teams
the New-Jersev Athletic Clubs links at Bergen
Point on Election Day.
New-York tribune., 1896-10-18
ALIEN CERTAIN OF VICTORY.

A FAR az the frst prize Is concerned, the round
robin tournament Of the West Side Tennis 'np
was practically finished yesterday. Allen winhihg
his seventh straight match. He has no" only one
more game TO play against one OF the weaker men
James Little and Fcnncssey are hd''hs "o'
ngh, for second place. The scores:
Round robin slngies-J. A Allen beat \ y At"rhufy.
- I 4 Allen beat r. l.. Little. -. - y
limos hea, J " white. li-l2 g .. y frnnc.'ey
-, q I,,erisirv "a G-t. =. T. Frnnessry beat j..
W White G-i r-a; -. u. Little beat A J. At,ernni,
G-2 -. II. y. LIN" i.at u J., ss'"''H' y
t,eaf ] W. White. C. -
Tic aro.. by matches-Aen won ., lpst y 'ah@- Won
-. Ilitle won 8 lost |. Frnncfsry won -" lost
Iohnee won q lost Mcyers won lost ' fl"h"f ana
Xyhi,. won o. Att"tbufy lost .
New-York tribune., 1896-10-18
THE WEATHER REPORT.

YESTERDAYS RECORD AND To-DAY'S FORECAST
Washington. oct. 1.-THE barometer has risen in tho
central valleys and lake region. New England the Mid
die Atlantic States: fallen slightly the South Atlantic
Coast and decidedly In the Northwest and at Northern
Rocky Mountain stations The barometer is highest over
IN" Indian Territory and lowest on the North Carolina
coast II Is colder except along the Gulf and South Al,
lantc coast and Southern Rocky Mountain stations
TIE weather has been fair In the Upper Ohio
ley. lake region and Southern Florida where in,a,
showers are reported Cloudness continues generally
throughout the Northern States
Generally fair weather will prevail In the central vasrs
upper lake region and southern States Cloudiness viii
continue on the New England and Middle Atlantis Coast
with conditions favorable for local showers ~
New-York tribune., 1896-10-18
4 NEW YACHT FOR T.. s. WOODWARD.

A contrac, has Just been given 10 S"abury e. Co.
by T. s Woodward for the construction OF a flush
deck schooner-rigged cruising steam yacht which
Is to have a guaranteed speed OF fourteen fifteen
miles an hour The new beat l. to be ready for de-
livery by May l. She Is 10 he ~ feet all - feet
watcr-llne length. I3 feet beam and feet draught.
The woodwork will he Of oak and yellow pine. She
vii, have four compartment bukheads and her coal
bunkers Will be OF shec; stce.. Forward there Will be
a deckhouse fitted d dining saloon. which will
ne the bridge The owners cabin and staerooms will
be finished IN maple and the large main saloon in
ivory ard gold panel-work. The cabins VIII be
heated and cectric-lghted
New-York tribune., 1896-10-18
THE LEMON TOURNAMENT ENDING

The Ienox Tennis Clubs fal tournament was
o,touod Yesterday afternoon at 81. Nicholas-ave.
ard One.hundred and twenty y-second-st. the SEMI
final rounds being completed In all the contests
Summaries.
Mans singles second round-R T. Bryan lowe "op beat
(. y Rice 1owe 10. 10. .. -,
sen,.nnnI roundR. T. Bryan fcwe 2o b'e' I T. ho"
land (owe l4. u 20. . 81 =, ,,, 80,
g T. Wveih lowe IO) beat Miss Helen keamer ana H. H.
~, doules srmI- -fnai round-Bryan and Holt owe
o -, iuer and Mitchell I", ~ GO Hey WOOD and
b. ,w. IL, beat McI.an iiowand ow" ~. ~ "
New-York tribune., 1896-10-18
R4COy DEFEATS CONNEFF AGAIN.

Iondon oct, 1.-THE second OF the series OF three
matches between Frederick +. Bacon. the English
,one-d,s,ance running champion and Thomas T. Con-
neY the Irish-Amcrcan champion. for the intcrna-
,lonal profe ssional championship and 500 side on
each match took place at Bolton. near Manchester,
to-day and as In the OF the previous three
contest which was run on the Balls Bridge grounds
q, Dublin on October 3, was won easily by Bacon.
Tbs distance of to-day's race mile. and the
c5nfes, was won by the English champion in min
uins 81 80 seconds. The thrd race. distance two
miles will probably take place In Glasgow.
New-York tribune., 1896-10-18
DETAILED FORECAST FOR To-Day

For New-E England generally cloudy and cooler wsa,h.r
possibly local showers on the southern coo. ,ro,..
norheasiery winds brisk high on the sou,hsa. coo
For Eastern New-York. Eastern Pennsylvania New.
Jersey and Dellware threatening and possibly lca,
.s III '"e morning. followed by clearing weather: in
creaslng northery winds probably high of the coa,,
For the District OF Columbia. Maryland and y,rv.n,.
.'e nay VIII De generally fair but possibly light showers
IN the early morning: cooler: northeriy winds
FOR Wo~tern NewYork and Western P.nnsvivar,. ~..
sy Iar during the day preceded by local showers IN
northery winds ~ ~ 'e"' 10 tresh
New-York tribune., 1896-10-18
TRIPLE TIE AT KNOLLWOOD.
THREE GOLFERS EQUAL IN THE TOURNA-
MENT FOR THE CLUB CUP.
J. r. cHADwIcK's THE MOST BRILLIANT PLAY
OF THE THREE--G W. JEwETT AND ~ C.
REVIVAL LEFT WITH HIM AT THE
HEAD OF THE LIST--A

HEAD OF THE LIST-A
CLOSE CAME.
With the semi-annuaI handicap competition for
tho Knollwood Cup the golfers OF that club ended
their fall tournament yesterday the Elmsford
links
The week has been SUCCESSFUL one, ana 'his
closing contest surpassed any Of the previous ones
in the number OF competitors and In the interest
of the competitions The Knollwood Cup Is played
for each spring and fall. In Il thrty-slx hole nan
dicap open to all members OF the United States
Golf Association 1t will become the property OF
any one who succeeds IN winning II three times
a year ago this month J. r. Chadwick. OF the
Richmond County Codntry Club gained the first
claim upon the trophy. and last spring 1t was won
by A. l.. Livermore. of St Andrews.
Yesterday three men tied for the victory. They
were ~ c. Reyral Of Knollwood. l93-is-l75 j. r.
Chadwick. Richmond County. 1s5-l0-ii5. and T.. w.
Jewett. Dyker Meadow. 199-24-l75. The closeness
OF these finishes and. indeed the slight differences
between the net results Of all the scores speak
we'll for the way In which the hardicapping was
done Chadwick's was much the best Of the three
tied scores. and It also the leading actual
score Of the tourna ment The last nine holes OF
average OF scarcely more than four strokes hole.
It was a clever bit Of play to take the eleventh
hole In three but Chadwick Immediately threw
this achievement into the shade by holing out at
the twelfth I'm two strokes His first drive cleared
the ravine and fence easily and landed the ball
on the grcen-l50 yards There "A fine putt COM
pleted the work. Jewett. Chadwick and Reynal
Will play of their tie next week. after the Ardsey
and Westchester tournaments, set for this week.
are over. The detailed scores Of the tied
petitors were:
New-York tribune., 1896-10-18
HELEN NICHOLS WINS A RACE

London. Oct l7--At Alexandra Park to-day the
Ar-Aged Regulation Plate OF 100 soveregns. en-
trance soveregns (winner and second frce). five
,urongs was won by T. Wishard's American en- m
U.Io, Nichols by Iroquois-Orphan Girl. years
ali r r Bassett's FLASH. years old was second
and VI sbary's b. h. Eau Gallie Gormery Utica, and
la,av owned by Richard Croker. years old. third.
The ho;flng was !. 10 against Heen Nichols. ~ 10
rDains, Flas sh and . to against Eau Gail.c.
New-York tribune., 1896-10-18
THREE FOOTBALL PLAYERS INJURED

Long Branch. Oct. II (SpeciaD.-Three boys were
Injured this afternoon while playing football George
Chasey. son of DR.. James Chasey. carried
home badly bruised. He was kicked by Warren
Heyers who played with the losing team. Thomas
Richardson and John Henncssey. Of the Long
Branch team, which defeated the State School
severely injured. Richardson's colIarbone was
fractured. Hcnnesscy's right leg was wrenched so
badly that he had to be carried from the field.
New-York tribune., 1896-10-18
WINSTON AND HOEY MATCHED.

Long Branch, Oct II (SpeciaD-J l.. Winston, OF
Kansas City. Mo. and Fred Hocy. OF Hollywood.
were matched this afternoon to shoot a i0O-bird
match at Elkwood Park next Tuesday. The
shoot IL for $lf side thirty yards rise. Elk
wood Park boundary 10 govern.