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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-17
WATSON NAY WITHDRA ".
HE SAYS HE WON'T, But PERHAPS HE
WILL

TREASURER REED. OF THE PoPuLIsr NATIONAL
COMMITTEE. Is TO HAVE ANOTHER CONFER
ENCE WITH HIM AND MAY INDUCE
HIM TO CHANGE HIS MIND
Atlanta Ga, oct. 16.-Ex-Governor Buchanan
OF Tennessee passed through here tonight on
his way home from visit to Thomas E. Wat
son. Governor Buchanan is manager of the
Populist party in his State The Popust Execu-
tive Committee of Tennessee meets tomorrow
night in Nashville 10 discuss fusion with the
Democrats. Governor buchanan went to see
Mr.. Watson to ascertain from him his position
in regard 10 retiring from the National ticket.
He says that Mr.. Watson told him he would
stick to the end. 1t is possible. though. that
when Treasurer Reed returns TO Georgia and
confers with Mr.. Watson h NAV decide TO with
draw. and leave the populists free to vote as
they please in the National election.
Governor Buchanan said that Mr.. Watson
seems to he in good health. and will soon be in
the field again and speaking.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-17

cute them. Mr.. Belts referred TO the story pub
nshed in New-York Democratic paper In erect
mat Morgan @. Bulkeley had been ordered by
NJ A Hanna to procure 10000 from Connecticut
insurance companies and other corporations for
campaign purposes He said that he thought the
story was too ridiculous to notice
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-17
PRICES. IS cts. and IS cts. per bottle.
OF all Druggists and Mineral Water Dealers.

Full Analysis and additional Testi-
mony and Information supplied BY
CHAS. GRAEF & CO.. s. Beaver
Street, New York. Sole Agents Of
THE APOZL/NAR/.S CO., Id.
See that the Label bears the
well-known RED DIAMOND Mark OF
THE APoLLINARIs COMPANY, Id.
EMPLOYED at the German Hospital,
Gouverneur Hospital, Harlem Hospital, Hos
rice Francois, Hospital for the Ruptured and
Crippled, New York POSTGRADUATE Hos
pnal, New York Polytechnic Hospital, st.
luke's Hospital, ST tliz1beth's Hospital St
Francis Hospital, ST Marks Hospital, ST.
Vncen,s Hospital, etc, and at the leading
HOSPITALS of ENGLAND.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-17
WARD WINS THE CONTEST.
FAIRCHILD DEFEATED FOR THE XvITH DIS
TR1CT CONGRESS NOMINATION.

Word received last night in White Plains
that the contested Republican nomination for Con-
gress in the XVIth District has been awarded by
the Supreme Court William J.. Ward of Port
Chester. benjamin l. Fairchild. the present
Congressman. On receipt of the news the adherents
OF Ward had an mp"omptu parade with music and
fireworks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-17
SILLY CAMPAIGN STORY.

New.Haven. Conn. Oct. Estate Insurance ON ON
missioner Belts said this afternoon 'na' II ~. -
"o'. az" "a contributed any considerable sum Tor
pumna,rn purposes. he would Immediately prose-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-17

that it will have other battles to fight after this one
Is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-17
Upper Norwood, Queens Hotel.

Near Crystal Palace. London Eeahiest situation in
England Lovely gardens Boarding So so per
day Special trains large parties. Convenient
service.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-17
Norfolk Hotel, Brighton, England.

Elite Family Hotel Overlook e.a-wa promenade and
lawns Fine public rooms Perfect sanitation. Shaded
electric lights. Lift Delicate cuisine. Choice vince
Jules A. Creighton. Mgr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-17
Queens Hotel,
The Howard q otel,

Norfolk Street Embankment. London This newly
erected Hotel is repete with every comfort over
looks Embankment and River. Elegant and spacious
public rooms. Electric Lgh, throughout American sy0-
TEN elevators Fixed tariff.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-17

Dali; Is, Rue Blanche ca OPERA Pension LIST clsss
TdV'S Elect baths, sunny rooms, excl cook Moderate.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-07
CIVIL SERVICE LAW.
An Additional 10000 Persons
brought Under Its Provisions.

Washington. May 6.-The President. by
his signature. to-day extended the provis-
ions Of the civil service law 90 $1,000 gov
eminent employees. increasing the number
OF positions on the classified list from
81. .l36 TO S5.135, and with a few minor ex-
ceptions between the extremes of ohl-
cials whose confirmation by the Senate Is
cOnstltutionally requisite, down TO mere
laborers and workmen, governmental ap-
pointments are withdraw as far as
possible from political influence and pro-
tected in their tenure Of office by the merit
system.
The Presidents signature az II O'Clock
this morning cancelling all former orders
issued. and substituting the new
rules was Immediately filed IN the state
department and went into effect at once
thus forestalllng and possible action
throughout the country by appointing Of
hcials or transferring employees, or in any
other way evading the rules before being
formally notified Of them From the mo-
ment OF its signat ture the new order made
an government officials directly response
bic 10 the commission for the appoint
ments and changes.
To-day's revision Of the rules divides
the executive civil service into five
branches, as follows: The departmental
service, the custom service, the postor-
flee service, the government printing ser
vice and the internal service.
In the departmental service are classi-
fed all offices and employees Except la
bOrers and persons who have been nomi-
mated for cOnfirmatiOn) I'm the several
executive departments, the commissions,
the District of Columbia, the railway mail
service, indian service, pension agencies,
steamboat inspection service, ma
rine hospital service, mints and
assay offices, revenue cutter ser
vice, sub-treasury and engineer
departments and the forces employed by
custodians of public buildings. The only
exception made in the treasury depart
ment is In favor Of those In the life saw
ing service.
In the custom house service are clas-
sifed all officers and employees in any
customs district whose employees number
as many as FIVE.
In the postofice service are classified
all offices and employees in any free de-
livery postofiice.
In the internal revenue service are
classified all officers and employees IN every
internal revenue district, except Of course.
as in the other cases were labOrers.
The number of CLASSIFIED places ex-
empted from examination has been re-
duced from 1908 TO us, which are mainly
positions of cashiers in the customs. pos
tai and internal revenue services.
Indians employed In minor capacities in
the Indian service are necessarily put In
the excepted list. Almost all Of the posi-
tiOnS in Washington, which have hereto
fore been excepted, have been included in
the competitive list. The only classified
positions in Washington, which will he
rules, Will be private secretaries or con-
11dental clerks mot including two to the
| President and to the head of each Of the
| eight executive departments).
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-07
A vICToRY FOR THE CUBANs.
The Spanish Troops Badly Defeated
Mt Cacaraptara.

AT
Havana, May "Details Of the Cacara-
piara fight have been received and show
that the Cubans won a great victory, and
We're not defeated, as the Spanish off,
cial report stated Naceo was not pres
ent The insurgents numbered 1900, under
Delgado and Socarras, and occupied a
strong fortified position.
4hSlr position was attacked by the
spanish under Gen. lnclan, who were re-
pulsed repeatedly Finally the insurgents
charged and drove the Spaniards, the
latter retreating to Bahia Hona, and be-
ing continually harassed. The Spanish
loss was about 200 killed and nearly 300
wounded. The insurgent loss was slight
owing to the protection of the hills. Gen
beruau has been recalled, and 1t is said
VIII be court martialed for failing to ar
IlNe IN time to aid Gen. Inclan.
The fire al Punta Bravo was very de-
Sslructive. The entire town was burned
Inc glare was seen in Havana, causing
91 % 1e4t e3cltenent: Two forts surrendered
10 tne insurgents. The Spanish com
mander has been arrested by Gen. Wey-
leI orders, and it is said he will be court
marualed and shot.
An attack has been made by the insur-
SCENTS upon the town of Esperanza, near
SlentugoS, and fourteen houses have been
Iulueu The Spanish garrison made a
D-aTe defense, driving Off the rebels and
town.
Col. Pareja. with detachment of troops.
~, Gu lIlc AGDcIS 10 lNe zone OF 0lenLuROS.
me insurgents lost nineteen men killed,
aLd one of their number was taken pris-
killed.
a The rainy season has set in and heavy
sno"ers are reported from all parts of the
Key West, Fla. May 6.-The report
lhat the Competitors crew are being tried
" Havana to-day is denied by passengers
On the Mascotte tonight. Gen. Navarro
IS not yet in the city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-07
BAPTIsrs OF THE SOUTH.
The Advance Guard Of the Dele
gates Reaches Chattanooga.

Chattanooga. Tenn. May 6-The adj
vance guard OF the southern Baptist con-
vention arrived in this city to-day, and
az 3 o'clock this afternoon the Southern
Baptist Editorial Association. an auxil-
larry body 70 the convention. met at the
First Baptist church. which will be the
headquarters during tho week. Dr. J. b.
Cranfeld of Waco. Tex, president Of the
association. Is the presiding officer. Tho
session will be devoted I'm the main 20 the
reading or tho fourth estate. The editors
viii be influenced IN determining the date
and time OF the next meeting place alto
gether by the action OF the big conven-
tion, Of which II holds the relation Of a
feeder, its attendants being for the most
part delegates to the latter
Baptists from al parts OF the world
viii be present. Rev. w. H. Shearman,
editor Of the Baptist Sentinel, IN The Dali
les. ore, and 70. a BOstick, missionary 70
Souchow. China, are among the early
cOmers.
During the day the general officers Of
the convention, as well as the officers
Of the home and foreign missionary boards,
with headquarters at Richmond and At
lanta, respectively, and the Sunday school
board are expected tomorrow.
Jonathan HarG lson, associate justice
on the supreme bench of Alabama, Is
president OF the convention.
Rev W. a. Stakely OF Washingto on VIII
deliver the opening sermon Friday MORN
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-07
CUBA's TOBACCO CROP.

1t is Sure to BE Very short, Owing
10 the War.
Baltimore, May 6.-Ditmar & Won Eff,
wel-known importers and packers of leaf
tobacco, have received a letter from their
agent in Havana, under date of April 30,
which states that the prospects for to-
bacco crop is getting smaller as the days
go by, as the insurgents are destroy
ing warehouses Tobacco has naturally
gone up, but Mr.. Ditmar states that ow-
ing to the large quantity on hand at the
various points of entry in the United
of the leaf In fact, ne states that a
crop could almost go by without serious
Inconvenience
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-07
A TusILADE ON THE STREET.

The Negro Who Started the Shooting
Dies From His Wounds.
Louisville, Ky. May "a sensational
encounter took place on a crowded street
coming IN from tho races shortly after 6
o'clock this evening, by which one per-
son was killed and one badly shot. and
many narrowly escaped.
Henry Jones, a negro, was arrested by
Private Policeman Charles Fails for
gambling. Fails handcuffed the negro to
his own wrist and boarded a trolley train
OF three cars, bound In. There were 225
people on the three cars. Without warn
Ing the negro drew a revolver and be-
gan firing at Fails. Fails foolishly re-
turned the fire, tho fusilade creating a
panic in the cars, which were promptly
stopped.
Falles and Jones were removed to the
city hospital, where the negro died to-
night. Four bullets pierced the dress or
Mrs. James B. Camp wife Of the mama
ger of the Grand Opera House, and one
bullet went through the rim Of Mrs.
Cramps hat and tore a hole in the side
of the car.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-07

Charleston, S. c., May 6.-The one hum
Episcopal church met in Charleston to-
day Nearly all of the churches In the
state are represented by both clerical
and lay delegates The opening sermon
was delivered by Rev. S. d. Britton of
Spartanburg.
Bishop Capers presided at the business
meeting at which little more than routine
business was transacted.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-07
PEARL BRYAN's MURDER.
The Testimony brought Out Yester-
day Rnther DulI.

Cincinnati. May 6.-In the Jackson
trial this morning, Charles AlSers of SOM
erset. KY, freight conductor on the Gin
cinnau Southern railway. was the first
witness called. He was asked il he
brought a train TO Cincinnati the latter
part Of January. He said he did on Jan.
30, and brought no train in on Jan. 81.
William Spencer, who lives al Marys-
Vile, Ky, next took the stand. He testl-
fed that he saw a colored company drill
at 10 o'clock on the night Of Jan. 81, at
Eighth and Race streets.
Mrs. Herzog of 80 George street, Cincin-
natl was called to the witness stand TO
testify about the three wooden steps down
which William Truste says Pearl Bryans
body was carried She testified that no
dead body was carried out of the house
Jan. 81.
Attorney Crawford examined the wit
ness and showed that she was in the
Sixth street end of the house, and could
not tell what was going on at the George
street entrance.
Jailer Corter testified that Coachman
Jackson identified the prisoner after hear
ing his voice.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-07
MONEY AND HALL MAKE UP.

Peace and Good Fellowship ResfOr-
ed Between the COngressmen.
Washington. May 6.-Through the good
Offices of ex-Speaker Crisp and Repre-
sentative Catchings Of Mississippi peace
and good fellowship have been restored
between Representatives Money Of Miss
issippi and Hail Of Missouri who re-
Gently threw ink stands and sponge cups
at each other in the room Of the committee
on naval affairs. II was explained that
the unpleasantness arose from a misun-
derstanding Of remarks made about the
naval reorganization bill. All imputations
were Withdrawn, and the late combatants
shook hands
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-07
CINCINNATps coRPsEs.
The Seventh Body RecOvered-six-
teen Reported Missing.

Cincinnati, o., May 6.-Another body
was recovered from the wrecked builc-
ing on Walnut street this morning. It
was identified as William Lauth, one OF
Drach's employees. This makes the death
roll seven.
The list of the missing has increased to
sixteen, although the number may be cut
down as the work Of clearing away the
debris advances. Men who have not been
al home for a couple of days are reported
missing, and their relatives are at once
seized with the idea that they are VIC
tins of the explosion.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-07
NOT APT TO QUIT BEFORE JUNE L.
Senators Look Upon May Is as Too
Early a Date for Adjournment.


Washington, May 6.-The House resOlu-
tion for a final adjournment on the 18th
Of the present month is considered in the
Senate as fixing too early a date. The
resolution was referred to the committee
on appropriation. and will not be re-
ported back to the Senate until the ap-
preparation bills are in a fair way TO be
out OF the road within a known period OF
time.
1t is safe TO assume that Mr.. Allison will
not consider the resolution for at least
ten days and the conclusion of the sena-
tors, who have discussed the question
with members of the committee, is that
adjournment viii not be had earlier than
June l. The only snags in the way Ohe
PETER resolution to investigate the bond
sales and the Dupont case) win be out OF
the way early by agreements as to when
the vote shall be taken. and il is expected
that nothing viii then interfere with the
continuous consideration of the apprOpria-
ton bills and the reception of conference
reports on such bills as may be in the
hands of the conference. June l is as
early date as any one in charge of legis-
latiOn VIII predict.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-07
no FniInres in North Cnrnlinn-

Winston. n. c., May 5.-McIver Bros.
the largest merchants at Sanford, have
failed for $4,000. The firm was consider.
ed the strongest in Moore county. A. Il.
Sewell Of Jonesboro is trustee.
James w. Peay one of Reldsvilles old
est hardware firms, has assigned. His as
sets and liabilities are unknown.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-07
NORFOLK AND WESTERN.
The President and Ola Board Of Di-
rectOrs Reelected.

Roanoke, Va. May G.-The annual meet
4ngs Of the Norfolk and Western railroad
and allied corporations We're held here
to-day. +. J. Kimball was reelected pres
ident of the Norfolk and western and
the Roanoke machine works, and the old
board Of directors was reelected
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-07
DEMOCRATS OF MARYLAND.
The State Convention to Be Held at
baltimore. June 10.

Baltimore, Nd. May 6.-The democratic
state central committee to-day decided to
hold the state convention in Baltimore
June 10 to select delegates to the ma
tionaI convention at Chicago
NOtwiths tanding the oft-repeated re-
ports to the contrary, Senator German
was on hand, and directed the work of
the committee. The senator will not. how
ever, he maintains, go to Chicago. either
as a delegate or in any other capacity
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-07
Postmasters Confirmed.

Washington, May 6.-The Senate to-day
SS91.3tngmed the following nominations Of
S,12t1tllla5ters. North Carolina, r. II.
i----..l Jr., at Scotland Neck; South Caro-
is@d, ii.'.d, Landrum Padgett, al Pelzer; Louis
~ T. A. Kohuke, at Hammond; Texas,
d. a. Crow, at Plano
I'm ne irI1 president named to be postmasters
ana 5IAaS: w. II. Chapman at FarmersVille,
''O L. ". Christian at Weathford.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-07
a CnhIe to .Jnnnn.

Washington. May 6.-The Senate COM
mittee on foreign relations has directed
the Postmaster General to contract with
the lowest bidder for the construction
of a telegraphic cable between the United
states and Japan by way Of Hawaii and
the Midway Islands.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-07
North Carried on by svncone

London, May 6.-The inquest held over
the body Of Col. North, the nitrate king :,
who died suddenly IN the ONCE Of he
guano syndicate yesterday, has shown
that his death was caused by syncope.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-07

Jackson, Miss, May 6.-The prohibition
state convention held here to-day selected
nineteen delegates to the national CON
vention which meets in Pittsburg May
convention, including the secretary and
chairman.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-07
WANT GOLD AND A HIGH TARIFF
Manufacturers Almost Unanimous in
Their Desires.

Baltimore, May 6.-The Manufacturer s
Record will tomorrow publish ten pages
of letters from hundreds Of the most noted
manufacturing companies in the country,
located in almost every state in the union,
in advocacy of a gold basis of currency
without any regard to silver, either by in
ternauonal agreement or otherwise, and
for higher protection duties.
The letters came in reply to the broad
question of: what is most needed to
bring about greater prosperity for the gen
eral Industrial interests Of the entire coun-
try?'
Ninety-fve per cent. of the replies take
unequivocal ground for gold and protec-
ton.
Less than dozen letters out Of the great
bundle favor silver, and only one advo-
cafes lower duties.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-07
CALIFORNIA TO BACK M'IIINLEY.
The Republican Convention Also De-
cInres for Free silver.

ciarcs for Eree Silver.
Sacramento. Cal, May 6.-By the action
of the state republican convention, Call
fornia to-day added her name to the Est
of states that have indorsed ex-Gov. Will
lam Mckinley of Ohio for President of
the United States, and her delegates will
go to the national convention directed to
vote for the champion of protection as
long as there are any prospects of his
nomination. The financial plank of the
platform is as follows: I'VE favor the
free and unlimited coinage of silver at
the ratio of 10 to / and the making of
silver, as well as gold, a legal tender in
payment Of all debts, both public and
private"
The delegates at large are: U. S. Grant
OF San Diego, son of the late President
Grant; John D. Spreckels, George A.
Knight of San Francisco and Lionel A.
Sheldon Of Los Angeles.
John c.. Lynch of San BernardinO was
nominated for lieutenant governor by ac-
clamation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-07
WHITES AND BLACKS IN A FIGHT.
Three Men Reported Killed and Five
Wounded in Florida.

Three Men Reported Killed and FivC
Wounded In Florida.
McAlpin, Fla, May Git is reported
here that three men were killed and Eve
wounded in a fight between whites and
negroes in Lafayette county. The killed
are said to be James Smith, Abram Dun
can and Jonas Mabry, all negroes. Frank
Anderson and Jack Simpson, also negroes.
are reported wounded, as are George and
Albert Narne and Henry Sullivan, whites
large turpentine camp and sell to negroes
on credit. The Narnes heard negroes who
owed them were going to leave and with
several friends went to collect the money
quarrel ensued and shooting began.
with above results.
The scene of the reported fight is In a
remote section, and the affair may be ex-
aggerated.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-07
A CRAZY MAN DROWNED.
He Took OF His Clothes in a Road
and said He Was Going Swimming.

Lexington. va, May 6.-J. Francis Kurl
Of Vanceburg, Ky, was drowned to-day IN
North river He was formerly a student
at Washington and Lee University and
had been expelled for misconduct. He
moved his wife and child here and they
lived in a plank shanty which he had put
mp on the suburbs Of town. He was re-
garded by many to be insane and to-day
he took off his clothes and left them in the
that he was going for a swim That was
the last seen of him alive His body was
recovered late to-day by the authorities Of
the town
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-07
PROHIBITION MONEY PLANK.
The Party in Pennsylvania Adopts
a Monetary Resolution.

Philadelphia, Pa, May 6.-The prohibit
tion state convention met here to-day and
nominated A. A. Baker of Cambria coun-
ty and ]. S. Kent of Delaware county as
candidates for congressman at large. A
full delegation to the national convention
a Pittsburg was selected.
The platform declares chat the cur
rency of the nation should be issued by
the general government without the In
tervention Of individuals or corporations,
and should consist of treasury notes
which shall be legal tender for the pay
ment of all debts and redeemable in GOLD
and silver bullion al the market value"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-07
KURDs AND ARMENIANs CLASH.
Serious Disturbances Break Out on
a Railroad

Constantinople, May 6.-Serious disturb
ances have taken place at Akshehr, be-
tween the Kurds and Armenlans, who are
connected with the work Of constructing
the railway between Akshehr and Konieh
in Asa Minor, but no details of the rioting
have yet been received here.
The numerous arrests of Armenians in
this city has recently been largely in
nrAasRN
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-07
TEETOTALERs OF NEW JERSEY.
Prohibition Declared the Dominant
Issue in Politics.

Trenton, n. J., May 6.-The New Jersey
prohibitionists held their state convention
in this city to-day for the election Of del
egates to the national convention at Pitts
hurq. A full delegation was selected. The
platform is silent upon financial aues-
lions and declares prohibition to be the
dominant issue in national politics.