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Evening star., 1896-08-10
FUSION IN ILLINOIS.
Results of DemOcratfc-PopulIst
Conference.

CHICAGO, August lo-As the result Of a
conference between state committees of the
democratic and populist parties, il is af-
hrmed that w F. Beck, candidate for
auditor on the democratic state ticket will
be Withdrawn and the place given to some
Leading populist. This, it is said will in
sure complete fusion of both parties on
the presidential and state tickets Beck is
protesting against his removal, but he is
offered the salve of appointment to a promi-
nent position should Governor Altgeld be
elected.
TAkOMA, Wash, August Hollow the
state democratic. populist and free silver
republican conventions will divide the nonl-
nations between them all this week will
be p:oblematic. Three conventions will as
semble Wednesday and a geaeral fusion
will be attempted. If the populists get the
governor, the plan of some or the free
coinage republicans is TO divi lie the rest
OF the state officers between the populists
and democrats, give the latter one Con-
gressman and demand the legislature and
a Congressman ter the silverites. The
nomination for governor seems likely 10 go
to Belt of Spokane, Fawcett of Tacoma or
Lewis OF Seattle, the two last named being
democrats. Senator Squire will reach Spo-
kane tomorrow, and il is believed that he
VIII attend the Ellensburg convention as d
champion Of silN er.
DENVER, Col, August l0.-The Rocky
Mountain News recently sent to the lead
ing mining and smelling men of the coun-
try letter, asking as TO the truth of the
statement that the Bonanza silver mine
owners have maintained extensive bu-
reauS, with corps of speakers and writ
ers and that William J. Bryan has been In
receipt of salary from them Tor some
years.
Replies have been received from SEVEN
teen prominent mining mel, including the
following: j. j. Hagerman, Eben smith.
Simon Guggenheim, s. A. Josephs Dennis
Sheedy and Byron +. Shear. All these men
deny the existence of any bureau or ORGAN
lzauon OF silver mine owners for the pur-
pose alleged by Mr.. Thurston, and de-
nounce a. a falsehood the statement that
Mr.. Bryan has ever received a salary or
any remuneration whatever from them for
advocating the silver cause
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WANTS THE BEST.
The New Haven Union Joins the As
aOcfated Press.


sOciated Press.
BOSTON, Mass, August 1O.-The New
Haven Union. one Of the Oldest best
known and most widely-circulated caily
newspapers in southern New England, has
withdrawn its former association connec-
ton and become a member of the Asso-
ciated Press. The Union says, editorially:
THE Union is pleased to announce to its
readers that it has become a member of
the Associated Press, and has executed
contracts with that organization for its full
leased wire service for it's evening and Sun
day editions.
I'm Withdrawing from its previous news
gathering affiliations and becoming men,
Der Of the Associated Press, the Unions s
oily desire is to secure the best, most COM
plete and most accurate news possible, be-
neving that the best is none too good for
Its patrons without regarding the matter
OF expense. AS member of the Associat-
ed Press, the Union joins hands with the
strongest and best daily newspapers in the
United States"
Evening star., 1896-08-10

The Star VIII be mailed to any address In
the United States or Canada IL ordered at
card. Persons leaving the city for any
period should remember this. Terms: I3
cents per week: p cents for two weeks. or
80 cents per month. Invariably in advance.
Subscribers changing their address from.
one Post-ofice to another should give the.
iost address as well as the new one.
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DENIED THE MOTION,
Writ of Habeas Corpus for the Inn
prisOned Single Takers Refused.

Writ of Habeas Corpus for the Inn
prisOned Single Takers Refused.
DOVER, DEL, August 10-Chancellor
Nicholson delivered his decision today in
the habsas corpus proceedings brought by
the single tax advocates for their release
from jail.
The chancellor decided that in the case of
W. H. Keevan, the town alderman, Peter
L. Cooper erred in placing the amount of
fine and costs on the margin of :he docket
instead of in the body thereof. and that his
commitment was therefore defective, and
he was discharged.
In the other cases the motion for q writ
was denied and the prisoners were remand
ed.
The argument before Chancellor Nichol-
son was made Saturday. Walter H. Hayes
Of Wilmington appeared in behalf of the
single-taxers, and was assisted by Mr.. ]. H.
Ralston of Washington.
A Wilmington special says: The case was
argued by these gentlemen, who introduced
evidence in behalf of their clients showing
by the testimony of Squire Cooper himself
that some of the imprisoned men had prac-
tically been sent to Jail without any trial
at all.
Squire Cooper testified that one person
stopping in the street was obstructing 1t in
his judgment, but finally concluded that six
men constituted a crowd.
A sensation was created when counsel for
the single-taXers showed that in every in
stance no one had been arrested but the
speakers, the other members of the so-called
unlawful assemblies having never been mo-
Tested.
-Beniah Watson appeared in behalf of the
city of Dover, and argued against the re-
lease of the prisoners. The case was main
ly technical, and turned upon the cOnstitu-
tionality Of the ordinance under which the
men had been prosecuted. At the conclu-
sion of the argument Chancellor Nicholson
announced that he would render his decision
Monday. The authorities Of Dover have in.
formed the singie-taxers that they viii
arrest no more Of them, but will afford them
no protection against the mob. This Is gen.
orally taken to mean that mob violence
against them will be officially ENCOURAGED
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OBSERVED THE ECLIPSE.

Weather Was Clear I'm Norway and
observations Were Taken.
YOKOHAMA, August 1O.-The suns
eclipse was clearly visible here and at To-
kio. Northward. however, In which direc-
tion the astronomers proceeded. the sky
was cloudy and observations were impos-
sible.
.BODOE, Norway, August lO.-The wealth
er was clear and fine and the eclipse of
the sun was well observed
Evening star., 1896-08-10

NOT u Grandson of Admiral FoOte,
Ihe dispatch from Utica. N. Y, stating
tnat a grandson of Rear Admiral Foote
Vas under arrest there for grand larceny
reveals the fact that some one for some
time past has been using Admiral Foote'S
name and reputation without right or war
rant. Admiral Foote has no grandsons
save two young boys, each nnder ten years
OF age and now in Cleveland. Ohio. with
ther parents. The real identity Of the
Utica 1mpostor is unknown here.
Evening star., 1896-08-10

SAN JOSE, CAL. August 1O.-Harvey Al
lender shot and killed Miss Wahy Fielner
and '. crossette last sevening and then at
tempted to kill himself. but failed. The
shooting occurred in a crowded street car
was In love with the woman. He says he
does not know why he shot her. Croasette,
ne sayc. attempted to pull pistol but he
got his out first and killed him
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LIKELY TO BE A Loss.

The Steamship St. Paul StiIl Firm
ON the Rocks.
MONTEREY, Cal, August 1O.-The steam
snip ST. Paul, which went ashore in a fog
near here yesterday, is still firm on the
rocks and will probably be total loss A
large hole was stove in the bow and the
hold is half filled with water The respon-
sibihty for the accident has not been letter
mined.
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Tenny.on,. wtdow Dena.

LONDON, August 10.-Baroness Tenny-
son. widow Of the late poet laureate, is
dead. She was daughter Of Henry Sell
wood. ESQ.,. and was married to Alfred Ten
nyson IN 1850. Her son. Hallam Tennyson,
Is the present Baron Tennys0n.
Evening star., 1896-08-10
Dividend Declared

The controller Of the currency has de-
clared first dividend Of 80 per cent in
favor OF the creditors Of the Merchants
National Bank of Seattle Wash. on claims
proved. amounting to S246 76S. co.
Evening star., 1896-08-10
CUBA's FRIENDS IN SPAIN.

Placards and Posters Against the
Government.
VALENCIA, August 10.-The attempt to
cause riotous demonstrations against the
government continue This city yesterday
was placarded with posters. reading: Long
live free Cuba,' Long live the social rev.
olution," etc. The placards were removed
by the police.
Evening star., 1896-08-10
Death of Cant

Death of Capt. Van Reed.
The War Department has been advised of
the death. at San Francisco, Saturday last
OF capt W. E. Van Reed, United States
army, retired.
Evening star., 1896-08-10

COLON, Colombia, August 10-Serious
floods have caused much damage on the
Mosquito coast. Several villages have been
destroyed. the telegraph lines to Greytown
are down and the Colombian schooner Pio-
neer, trading between Colon and Bluefelds.
has been lost.
Evening star., 1896-08-10
Government Receipts.

National bank notes received today for
redemption. $3.50. 492. Government receipts
From internal revenue, S699 S2l; customs
$3.50, o,6S1: miscellaneous, SO, 4O9
Evening star., 1896-08-10
JUDGE EDGERTON DEAD.
Succeeded Mr.. Window In the UuffeI
States Senate.

SIOUX FALLS. S. D., August 1O.-Judge
Afonzo ]. Edgerton died Sunday OF Bright's
disease. Judge Edgerton was a member of
the Minnesota state first legislature. He
succeeded Senator Window in the United
State5 Senate, was president OF both con-
sututtonal conventions here and was ap-
pointed q territorial Judge by President
Harrison in 1889.
Evening star., 1896-08-10
Platform Broke Down.

DELPHos. Ohio, August 10-Masor Bax-
ter of Delphos. who had boarded the train
at Van Vert. introduced Mr.. Bryan to 500
cheering men and women at Delphos at 7:15
am. saying that they must not ask him to
speak. as he was saving his voice for New
York. While the people were surging past
to shake his hand large section of the de-
pot platform gave way, and sank a distance
Of four or five feet. carrying down $50 peo.
pie. but. fortunately, none of them were
hurt Upon learning that no one had been
injured Mr.. Bryan felicitiously suggested: /:
Ladies and Gentlemen: II you get on our
Evening star., 1896-08-10

Prostrations were numerous Charles
Emrpett, stranger here. was found un-
conscious from the heat by Sergt Lom-
hardy and Policeman Walsh. He was re-
moved to Garfield Hospital and improved
rapidly.
Owen Baylan of sas Hartford avenue Bal
tinore, was overcome In the afternoon and
.aAeo 70 Emergency Hospital. where he
was relieved.
Whiam Butler. colored, of 2GO5 18th
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Norton signs the Biil.

Albany. March Ex-Governor Mortor
signed the Raines high license bill to
day.
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to grant the inhabitants of Cuba the
rightful power OF self-government,
then the president OF the United States
is hereby directed to take possession OF
the island OF Cuba with the military
and naval forces of the United States
and hold the same until the people of
Cuba can organize a government de-
irving its just powers from the consent
of the governed and arm and equip
such military forces as may be neces-
sary TO protect them from invasion"
George OF Mississippi spoke in oppo-
sition to the resolutions.
At 2 o'clock there was a lull in ths
speeches. Sherman sought to secure
vote on his resolutions TO recommit the
resolutions to the conference commit
tee. A vote was about to be taken
when Allen offered a speech. Allen said
said that IL the United States stood by
while Spain applied the knife to the
throats of the Cubans. we would be
justly chargeable by the world with
impotency and cowardice. He ridiculed
the waning patriotism of the senators.
At first the senators had fallen over
each other" to support this resolution.
Then the senator from Maine CHale)
"And now" concluded Allen. 1.-The sem
ator from Ohio (Sherman) moves to re-
commit. 1t looks as though he Joined
In the retreat. and this will be the last
of his resolution"
AS soon as Allen closed. Sherman
pressed his motion to recommit. There
was no word of opposition. and the
presiding officer. Bacon, put the ques-
tion. Not more than 20 senators were
present. There was a chorus of ayes"
and no mays" and the motion prevail
ed. No request for a roll call was made
and the senate Immediately turned 20
other business The recommittal came
so quickly that the crowd did not real
ize what had been done until the clerk
began reading the items of the legisla-
tive appropriation bill. which had been
taken up.
Subsequently Platt offered another
phase of the Cuban subject by present
ing the following concurrent resolution
which was referred to the committee on
foreign resolutions:
Resolved, That the senate. the house
| of representatives concurring, hereby
! expresses its earnest desire and hope
| that Cuba may soon become free, IN
/ dependent and republican government
/ and that the friendly offices OF th'
| United States should be offered by th'
president TO the Spanish government t'
secure this result
The legislative appropriation bill wa'
pending when. at 5:15 o'clock, the sen
| ate went into executive session, anc
| soon afterwards adjourned.
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EIGHT HOUR DAY
THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF
LABOR CONSIDERING 1T.
It Is Probable That n Great strike OF
Carpenters VIII Be Ordered
as "A Test.

Indianapolis. March 23.-The executive
committee of the National Federation ot
Labor began It's conference IN this city
to-day. The conference lasted until n late
hour this evening and was chiefly devoted
to a decision as TO the best means TO
bring about an eight-hour day. IL was
the sentiment that a concertei orort
should be made. and N order TO deN.se
ways and means the matter was referred
to a subcommittee composed o. Mcssrs.
Mcguire. Lennon and O'ConnelL
There are three national organizations
the Carpenters. Iron ore Workers Grd
Horse Shoers-who have volunteered TO
do anything that the council may order 10
bring about the desired result. IL was
given out by Secretary McCraish that the
Carpenters National union Will DrobaDiy
be selected 10 make the test, and whel
questioned he said that IL Nas no OILY
possible. but prob able. that 'he cSunc
will order a strike Of this union through
out the country In o.isr 10 bring ab0v;
the desired result. The ~scretarys report
submitted to-day shows marked IN
crease In the federation's finances and
membership: two charters had been issu -
so far this year 10 Jne during the same
time last year.
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NEW WORKERS.
Republican Leaders setting Their Wires
Mckinley Forces at Work.

Republican Leaders setting Their Wires
Mckinley Forces at Work
New York. March "a. Sloat Fassett
and Serene r. Payne were among to-day
arrivals OF prominent republicans who
will participate in the state convention to-
morrow. Mr.. Fassett is actively working
up the presidential candidacy of Governor
Morton. The adherents OF the Mckinley
boom circulated among the delegates to-
night and induced many OF them 10 at
tend the mass meeting held In the Ohio
ex-governor's honor. Congressman Geo.
II. Southwick OF Albany viii be made per-
manent chairman OF the convention.
IL has been decided by the leaders that
there shall be no mention in the platform
OF anything connected with state affairs.
except the endorsing OF the administra-
ton Of Governor Morton The platform.
which is In Senator Lexow's keeping to-
night. is quite brief. II favors sound
currency on a gold basis; reafrrms the
tariff policy OF protection. but asks that
II be so guarded as not to prove monopo-
listic in any sense. while stil protecting
American industries. This. In brief, be-
sides the endorsement. is all that Is TO be
said in the resolutions.
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that none of them are well founded
Upon the whole case, we think the de-
fendant has had a perfectly legal and
fair trial. We must therefore affirm
the Judgment and order overruling the
motion for a new trial. Further pro-
ceedings must be had as provided by
the statutes"
Other cases were decided to-day as
follows: Louisa Burton, appellant, VS.
Charles d. Langhrey and the Northern
Pacific Railroad company; from Gala
tin county. The plaintiff sued to eject
Langhrey and the railroad company
from a strip of land lying along the
track of the Northern Pacific. Judg'
ment was entered against the plaintiff
The defendants demurred to the com
plant being sustained. The supreme
court affirms the Judgment.
Harry Gassert, respondent, VS.. NJ. NJ
Black. ct al, appellants: from Pari
county. Plaintiff obtained judgment
against the defendants for s13, ,334 upor
a promissory note. and also for the
foreclosure of a mortgage upon certain
real estate. The judgment and order
denying a new trial are affirmed. Opin
ion by Dewitt.
Anne Ryan VS.. Barbara Shieth, ct al.
respondents; from Gallatin county. The
case is remanded with directions to SCI
aside the judgment if. within 80 days
the plaintiff presents an amended com
plant. free from objections; otherwis'
the present judgment will be affirmed
Opinion by Associate Justice Dewitt.
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THEY WANT TO KNOW
BCZEMAN COLLEGE TROUBLE
BEFORE THE STATE BOARD.
Dismissed Members of the Faculty Ask
That Thorough Investigation BE
Made, as They're Concerned.
Dispatch to the Standard.

Special Dispatch to the Standard.
Helena, March 23.-The state board OF
education took up the trouble netween
the local executive board of the agrisultu-
raj college and c'rtain NJ ul'ers Of the
faculty this afternoon, but took no action
on the matter. The report OF the executive
board regarding the difficulty was read,
as were the letters from the professors
who had been discharged. asking that an
investigation be held. Professor A. NJ.
Ryon appeared before the board in be-
half of himself. Luther Foster AMI Il. r.
Maiden, who were also summarily dis
missed. Thetwo latter professors were not
present. Walter Cooper represented the
local board.
When the matter was taken up James
Reid, president of the college and a MEM
Der of the state board. excused himself.
urging another engagement, and did not
come back during the afternoon. Profess
sor Ryon addressed the board for 20 min
utes. He urged the board TO investigate
the charges against the dismissed pro-
fessors, If there were any charges, and IL
not to reinstate them. After he had con-
cluded Walter Cooper was called In and
told the board what he knew OF the trou-
BILE. The meeting was not open, but cor
respondence between the two boards and
professors was made public. The board
will take action in the matter at the
meeting tomorrow morning
II is believed the state board will up
I hold the local board in dismissing the
/ three professors and will make no further
7 investigation into the matter. The dis
7 missed professors and their friends feel
that great injustice has been done them
and they ask for a full statement Of the
T charges against them. II there DE any
believing that their regulations are al
stake.
The local board in the report asserts its
T right to dismiss any OF the instructors IN
the faculty whenever IL deems IL best foi
i the interest Of the college. The board
/ states that the faculty has not worked ir
I harmony and that Il was considered bes'
1 TO accept the resignation Of the three pro
I fessors. No specific charges OF any kind
I are made against Foster. Ryon or Maiden
| the board simply contending that II hai
authority 20 dismiss any OF the faculty
/ when II thinks the occasion requires.
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POWER OF THE JURY
A Bill to Abolish the Death Penalty
Before the House.
COCKRELL WANTS TO WAIT
The Measure Authorizing the Leas
ing of Arizona Lands for Edu-
cational Purposes - Other
Matters In Congress.

Washington, March g. - Delegate
Murphy Of Arizona secured consent for
the consideration OF the senate bill to
authorize leasing lands for educational
purposes in Arizona. This was mod
ification Of the bill vetoed by the pres
ident and passed over his veto by the
house. The senate modified the bill TO
meet the objections raised by the ex-
ecutive The bill passed. Bills were
passed to amend the act of March 2,
1898, relating to the promotion OF the
safety OF employees and travellers on
railroads; also several other bills of
minor Importance. The house then pro-
ceeded TO the consideration Of the Dis
trict of Columbia business.
After the District of Columbia busi-
ness was completed. Henderson. re-
publican, Iowa, called up the Curtis
bill. abolishing the death penalty in
certain cases and permitting Jurors In
cases of criminal assault and murder
to bring in verdicts qualified without
the death penalty"
II have no objection to the enact
ment OF the bill into law a little later,
said CockreIl. democrat. Texas, but l
would like first to get rid OF the cut
throats and robbers whom the govern
ment is protecting in the Indian terri
tory"
Culberson. democrat. Texas. said
with reference to the Indian territory
cases, of which 70 were pending. that
the district attorney believed convic-
tions could be secured II qualified YER
diets were allowed, as few of the muir
ders were deliberate. premeditated
/ rrfffrfGnA the hill how
ever. because II made treason punish
able only with Imprisonment.
Grosvenor. republican. Ohio. opposed
the bill. not because 1t curtailed the
death penalty, but because he did not
believe that juries should fix penal
ties. While the present attorney gen.
eral was a very distinguished lawyer.
he (Grosvenor) did not believe he had
tried a criminal case In his life.
During the passage or the debate the
disagreement of the senate TO the con-
ference report on the Cuban resolu-
tions was announced, but no action
was taken by the house.
Gillett, republican. Massachusetts
and Hepburn. republican. Iowa. op-
posed the Curtis bill. while Ray. repub-
lican, New York. endorsed 1t. Little.
democrat. Arkansas. proposed an
amendment providing that in other
criminal cases the jury should fix the
penalty not exceeding the maximum
fixed by law. The amendment was de-
feated. 10-5s.
Gillett offered an amendment. which
was agreed to. 6s TO II. making trea-
son punishable by death.
Barrett, republican. Massachusetts
submitted an amendment retaining the
death penalty for the commission OF all
crimes now punishable by death, but
empowering the Juries to qualify their
verdicts. without capital punish-
ment." The amendment was lost, e
Al.
When the bill was reported TO the
house Barrett renewed his amendment
which was defeated. 29-5S.
When the bill was placed on its pas
sage, Barrett made the point OF nc
quorum
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r.,.. Republican Politicians.

Austin, Texas. March 23.-After an all
day wrangle 10 arrange a combination
between the Allison and Reed men the
whole business was knocked into a cooked
hat late tonight by the Allison men. with
Cuney at their head. leaving all conoina-
tions and announcing that they would
make the fight singly and alone for ALI
son and for Cuney as temporary chair
man. The Reed men are apparently badly
mustered by this action. Mckinley's forces
say they will fight TO a finish and the re-
suit will probably be suicidal 10 the Reed
men. although some seem TO think that
they will combine with the Mckinley men
IL assured divided delegation will be