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Evening star., 1896-10-06
wATsON.s ACCEPTANCE.
He Asserts That He Caused the In
tiorscm.nt of Rryan.

CHICAGO, October Ga special to the
Tribune from Atlanta, Ca, says: Tom
Watson has dictated a letter accepting the
pOpulist nomination for Vice President. 1t
is addressed 10 Chairman Butler, anG is a
vigorous. incisive document. Mr.. Watson
will revise the letter and make 1t public
probably Wednesday.
In his letter of acceptance the populist
leader calls attention to the almost forgot
ten fact that during the ST. Louis con-
yention. caucus of middle of -tne-road
delegates, representing twenty one states,
was held AT this caucus the delegates
agreed to nominate Norton of Illinois Cor
PRESIDENT and Birket of Mississippi for
Wee President.
That ticket, he continues, would have
made Bryans defeat absolutely certain, but
when watson telegraphed a message say
irS he was willing to accept second place,
On th= ticket wfth Bryan. the "middie-of-
the-rcad men, believing the democratic
managers would support the ARRANGEMENT
IL good faith, withdrew their opposition to
Bryan.
Mr. Watson's letter is principally devoted
TO demonstration that the popuiist candi-
date for Vice President deserves the SUD-
port OF al! who favor Bryan's election
Judge Denny Withdrnws.
CINCINNATI, Ohio. October IA spe-
cial TO the Commercial Tribune from Lex
1nston. KY, says: Judge G. Denny, jr.,
who announced himself a republican can
didate in the seventh district has made
public a card Withdrawing from the con-
test Ihis leaves Breckenridge a clear field
with the support of the gold standard
voters Of both parties.
Entitled to the Word ..NationaI.,
DES MONIES, Iowa, October G-The
state board of election arbitration has de-
cided that Palmer democrats are entitled
to use the appellation national demo-
cratic On the official ballots, thus ending
bitter controversy between the democrat tic
}arty factions in this state.
Alleged Attempted Bribery.
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, October 6-The
Marion county grand jury has convened
and will investigate the reported attempted
bribery Of the populist committee of thir-
teen in the interest of a "middle-of-,he
ROAD campaign. Judge NcGray did not
call the attention of the jury 20 the charges
but Prosecutor Wilts:e will bring the al
legations before the body.
Evening star., 1896-10-06
THE DEBATE on.
Mr.. Davis Accepts Mr.. Hutchfns' Con-
ditions in Il Letter Today.


ditions in Letter Today.
Mr.. Henry E. Davis has accepted Mr..
Stilson Hutchins' terms Of the proposed
Joint debate in the following letter:
Washington, d. c., October G, 1896.
Stilson Hutchins, esq.
Sir: am in receipt of your favor of yes
terday.
close our correspondence by saying that
1 accept your variation of my invitation to
discuss the question of the free coinage Of
silver, and Will meet you, if agreeable, On
the evening of Friday the 10th instant, at
S o'clock. at such place in this city and
Upon such terms, as to division of time
and the like, as may he settled Upon by our
respective representatives.
For my part in the arrangements I refer
you to Mr.. c. V. Gates, president of The
Non-partisan Sound Money League, whose
address is corner 9TH ami f streets north
west, this city. Respectfully,
HENRY Z. DAVIS.
Evening star., 1896-10-06
TO SHOW CAUSE.
Hearing Set for lexington Railway
Receivers Application.

Judge Cox today ordered that the parties
Interested in the matter of the equipment
of the lexington and Soldiers Home and
the Belt Line Railway Companies with COM
pressed air motors show cause, If any they
have, October II, why the petition of RE-
ceiver W. Kesley Schoepf for authority to
so enuip the two roads shall not be granted.
Also why the receiver shall not he au-
thorized and empowered to issue and sell
receivers certificates, with which to OBJ
tain the required funds. At the hearing on
the 18th instant it is X)ected that the mi
nority stockholders of the two roads, who
are reported to be opposed to the receiver
in the matter, Will formally present their
objections
Evening star., 1896-10-06
MIR. BRYAN IN INDIANA.
He begins His Speccf,-NInkinE in the
HOOsier Stute.

LOUISVILLE. KY, October 6.-Mr. Bryan
arrived III Louisville this morning shortly
after ! o'clock on a special train from
Nashville. No stops were made in the
night run, and the candidate managed to
secure a good nights rest. He breakfasted
at the Louisville Hotel and was met by
Governor Matthews and the Indiana recep-
ton committee
At the bridge station, 1lth and Main
streets, u small crowd was gathered, but
Mr.. Bryan did not show himself National
Committeeman Woodson of Kentucky &C
COmpaHied Mr.. Bryan on the night trip
through Kentucky, and also accompanied
HIM when he crossed INTO Indiana at 4: 81
O'Clock, arriving in Jeffersonville IL time to
Ill h!s rrsI Sucaktng apLOintment.
Evening star., 1896-10-06
COLORED ODD FELLOWS.
A Four Days Convention Opened nj
Indianapolis.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., October 6.-The
national convention of the Colored Grand
United Order of Odd Fellows met in Ma
scnic Hall. this city, today for four days
session. Four hundred delegates We're pres
ent from every state and Canada. Mayor
Taggart delivered an address of welcome,
and James F. Needham, deputy grand mas
ter, of Philadelphia, responded. Only rou-
tine business was considered today. and
hereafter the sessions will be secret. The
reports Of the officers will be heard tomor-
row. The order has 2jO,UO0 members, all OF
whom are colored
Evening star., 1896-10-06
NORTH CAROLINA.
Mr.. WOodard Thinks Bryan Will
Carry the State.

MT. " OOOdfd bryan Will
Carry the State.
Representative Woodard Of the second
North Carolina district Is in the city today,
and brings some cheering democratic news
from his section.
II think the democrats will surely carry
the state on the electoral ticket" said Mr..
Woodard to a Star reporter this afternoon.
LAS to the state ticket, there Is some rea-
sonable ground Of doubt, owing 10 the
three-cornered fight to which the demo-
Gratis are party.
THE republicans have made a combina-
ton with the popuiists on the congression-
al ticket, but 1t will not be as effective as
they think. I believe We will carry six out
of the nine congressional districts, and We
may get seven of them.
"On the whole, therefore, democratic
prospects in North Carolina may be con-
sidered very bright, and believe they will
steadily improve"
Evening star., 1896-10-06
FLAGSTAFF REPLACED,
Old Glory Can Now Float Over t
Executive Mansion.

EXECUTIVE HUnS1On.
The flagstaff on the roof of the White
House, which was blown down in the gale
of last Tuesday night was restored to it's
place this morning and will be once more
used in displaying ''old glory as a signal
to the people of Washington that the Pres
ident is OF duty at the national capital
when such Is the case. The staff broke
near the base. but was held on the roof by
the guy ropes. The gilded copper ball
which surmounted it was knocked off and
rolled off into the grounds. 1t was re-
covered the next morning md frightened
up with d new coat of gold leaf. The pole
was repainted and put back in place, and
looks better than it did before, notw1th-
standing it is several inches shorter than
it was before the accident. The pole Is of
tough North Carolina pine, and is thirty
six feet IN length.
Evening star., 1896-10-06
FORGING FOREIGN LABELS.
Judge Caldwell Decides That 1t is
Fraudulent.

ST. LOUIS. Mo-. October 6.-In the United
States circuit court of appeals Judge Cald-
well made an important decision regard
Ing the false marking of bottles of spiritu-
Gus liquors. A revenue officer seized a
number of packages of liquor marked "Old
Tom Gin. London" "Cognac Brandy,
FIance,' and so forth, all of 1t having
been made by a st. Louis distillery. The
judge decided that 1t Was fraudulent for
anyTconcern TO brand a domestic product
with = foreign label. and that such branded
goods were liable to seizure
Evening star., 1896-10-06
Bloody Fight Among Indians

KANSAS CITY, Mo-. October 6.-An I'm
confirmed report from Guthrie, Oklahoma,
states bloody battle between the full
breeds and squaw men occurred in the
Choctaw country on Horse creek, in which
several squaws and their white husbands
were killed.
Evening star., 1896-10-06
Everything Quiet.

The Indian bureau has received tele-
gram from Tuskogee, Indian territory,
where election trouble was feared. sang
that the counting of the votes Is progress
ing and that everything is quiet.
Evening star., 1896-10-06
occ,u Steamship Arrivals.

NEW YORK, October 6.-Arrived, Mo-
hawk, London.
BREAKWATER, Del, October 6.-Passed
up, steamer Indiana, from Liverpool.
NEW YORK, October 6.-Arriyed, Am
sterdam, Rotterdam.
Evening star., 1896-10-06
Sole Beneficiary.

Maria Adams, the widow of the testator,
is named as executriX and made sole bene-
ficiary by the will of the late Robert S. Adj
arms, dated June last, and filed today.
Evening star., 1896-10-06
FUSION ARRANGEMENTS,
RI ssult of Democratic and Populistic
Cu-Operatfun in TMentN-SiN States.

The result of the fusion arrangements so
far between the democrats and populists
is cooperation in twenty-six states. Out of
this number the populists get sixty-eight
electors. The division made in these states
is shown in the following table:
Evening star., 1896-10-06

A bill in equity was filed today by Arthur
and Martha Jackson against William H.
Mckinney and others, praying for the sale
and partition Of lot 6, block Z, Ivy City, of
the estate of the late Mary J. Snowden.
Attorney Walter c. Clephane represents the
complainants.
Evening star., 1896-10-06
SURROUNDED BY FLAMES.
Forest Fires Growing in the Vicinity
of Pasadena, Cal.

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal, October 6.-The
forest fires about Pasadena are growing.
The Echo Mountain Hotel and Mount Lowe
railroad houses are surrounded and are in
extreme danger of being burned The Lowe
observatory is as yet safe, but may not live
through the fires, which are almost beyond
control
Evening star., 1896-10-06

Presidential POstmnsters.
The President has appointed the follow
ing postmasters:
Michigan-Benton Harbor, Edgar Nichols.
Missouri-Bonne Terre, Barbeau A. Roy.
West Observation-Disclosures c. A. Pritch-
ard.
Evening star., 1896-10-06
An Interpreter Appointed.

The President has appointed H. A. Emery
interpreter of the United States consulate
at ChefoO.
Evening star., 1896-10-06

IF you want today's
news today you can find
It only IN The Star.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-01
CLAIMS THIRTY THOUSAND.
Mr., Dowd's Estimate of Missouri Free Sill
yer Republican Force.

Mr., Dowd's Estimate of Missouri Free Sill
yer Republican Force.
ST. LOUIS, Sept s9.-M. +. Dow, ma
tional committeeman for the silver
party OF Missouri and chairman OF the
state silver committee, has completed
his roll Of republicans in the state who
he claims will vote for the white
metal. He says that he has the names
OF 80, OOO voters, who were formerly re-
publicans, who have pledged Them
selves to vote for Bryan and Sewall.
He added: ~ am now preparing list
of II electors to represent my party IN
Missouri, and l will nominate them
by petition. Petitions for that pur-
pose are now being circulated
through the state, and when we obtain
the signatures Of 1880 qualified voters
will file my ticket. feaded by the re-
publican state ticket, with the secre-
tary OF state.and demand that he GER
tify it in accordance with the election
law. am doing this 10 help Bryan,
as there are thousands of free silver re-
publicans in the state whose votes we
would loose II We did not give them a
convenient way to vote for Bryan"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-01
A HOODOO COMPANION.


Gustav II ocgcl, Pedestrian, Loses @3,ooO
Wager on II Technically.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Sept ~ -Gnstav
Koepel, who has walked around the
world on wager and lost it, left yes
terday for st. Louis, where he viii!
claim from an agent Of Richard X.
Fox the pedestrian championship
medal. Though not now bound by the
terms of compact, Koegel still walks,
partly to maintain his role as Pc
destrian aud partly because he nus
not the price Of ticket koegel
was feeling blue because OF the
loss of his wager According
to the provisions Of his bet, which was
made with an athletic club OF San
Francisco, he was to travel with Fred
Thorner, an American citizen OF Ter
man descent, Wherever possible they
were to go by foot and were not to be
separated by any conditions rms
last provision was Il fatal one 70
Koepel's venture When they arrived
nj the borders of Siberia, Thorner, the
American citizen, whose passport
showed him to be correspondent fo'
the New York Herald, was not allowed
to cross the line, The Russian autllorl
ties were not hostile 10 koegel, bn
Thorner. by his naturalization ant
profession, was barred from the SOL 0
the white ear. This mishap prevent
ed the fulfllmcnt Of the compact an'
cost koegel S3, 600
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A WAR ON SIN.
CHARACTERIZATION of Greater New
York to Be Attempted.
4 MILLION POUNDS OF DYNAMITE
Johu wanamsker Reported to Have Pur-
chased A. T. Stewards Old Store In New
YOrk-FOrest Fires-WiscOnsin
MethOdists Favor Women.

New YORK, Sept. %. administers OF all
denominations crowded the parlors OF
the Y. M. {. A. hall yesterday after
noon in response to a call having for
its object the evangelizator Of Greater
New York, Rev. j. NJ. King presided,
Opinion was divided as to the expedi.
ency of holding public meetings in cos
mopolitan centers under the auspices
Of the clergy. After much discussion
IL was decided to indorse the project OF
holding public meetings in Cooper
Union hall as beginning. Its meet
ings in different paris Of the city, as
well as in Brooklyn and Jersey City,
will follow. Mr.. Dwight L. Moody
Mr. Sankey, Mr.. Needham and John
Mcneil, Of Aberdeen, Scotland, will
open the campaign Of the evangelical
ton in Cooper Union.
A MILLION POUNDS OF DYNAMITE.
WOODBURY., N. j., Sept. 29'-The Du-
pont powder works at Gibbstown has
Just finished the manufacture Of 1000,
600 pounds Of dynamite. To whom
this large amount OF explosive will be
consigned is a mystery, but 1t has been
rumored it Is for the Cuban insurgents.
Work on the order was pushed with
all possible haste, the plant being in
operation night and day.
wANAMAKER's NEW STORE.
New YORK, Sept %. Upon author
ity Of ex.Judge Horace Russell, son.in'
law Of Judge Henry Hilton, the state
ment is made that John Wanamaker,
of Philadelphia, has purchased the
lease and stock Of Hilton, Hughes =
Co Originally A. I. Stewart 4 Co..
which firm recently closed It's doors.
The price paid is said to be s9,OOO,ooO'
FOREST FIRES IN WISCONSIN.
WEST SUPERIOR, Wis, Sept 20. High
winds have driven the forest fires tt
the residence section Of West Superior
The fences Of the driving park are al
atire. Bucket brigades have organized
at ltasca aud South Superior, two SUI
burbs, and with the aid of the city de
partment it is thought the fires cal
be fought off, II the wind gets NJ
worse.
WISCONSIN METn0DIsTs FAVOR WOMEN
ASHLAND, Wis, Sept 10 AT TIN
West Wisconsin Methodist conference
the vote in favor of admitting women
to general assemblies was SO to u
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-01
OPERA HOUSE RAzED.
Disagreement Among Stockholders Result
In the Destruction of Property.

Disagreement Among Stockholders Results
In the Destruction of Property.
SALT LAKE CITY, Sept 20. "A special
from Butte, Mont, saws: Magulres
opera house, erected at a cost of $50, 600,
and opened to the public seven days
ago, is mass OF ruins, as the result OF
a disagreement among the stockhold-
ers, and the city, with population OF
$4,000, is without place of amuse-
ment.
James II. Murray had been declared
by the supreme court to be the owner
of the building. Numerous judgments
for mechanics liens had been filed,
and the Grand Opera House Co. was
given the ground under a mortgage.
The company refused to buy the house
at any price, and also refused to sell
the ground, and yesterday Murray put
big force to work to tear down the
handsome building, and little but the
walls remain.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-01

BRYAN IN NEW JERSEY.
The Democratic Candidate Addresses bie
Crowds at Newark and Paterson.

The Democratic tMnel,iate Addresses Big
Crowds at Newark and Paterson.
New YORK, sept sy.-Wiiliam J.
Hryan arrived at The Hotel Bartholdf
at 500 yesterday afternoon. He was
accompanied BY committee from
Tammany hall, who he zone TO
bridgeport, Conn, 10 meet h m. About
200 persons cheered MIN at the hotel
entrance and he tipped his hat and
smiled in recognition. Mr.. Bryan was
evidentally nursing his throat; his coat
collar was turned up tight. He went
direct to his room an there, later, din
ner was served.
Before reaching New York Mr..
BRYAN addressed great crowds at New
Haven, Conn, and at Newark and
Paterson, n. J. At Paterson the
crowd was so great that the police had
to fight to make pass ageway for
Mr.. Bryan's carriage. A stand had
been erected on Colts hill. the
site of the new post office. an
open space GOVERN an area OF
several square blocks The crowd
PACKED into the space was tremendous
After great effort Mr. Bryan finally
reached the stand, but just as he was
about to begin his address, the electric
lights suddenly went out, and the vast
throng was plunged into darkness.
Great excitement prevailed for time
and the nominee threatened to leave the
stand, but while the hu,bub was at Its
height the light was restored. the po
lice relieved the creaking stand OF some
of its surplus freight and Mr.. Bryar
proceeded with his address. At mid
night last night the presidential nomi
nee and his party left on special
train for West Virginia.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-01
VISITORS AT CANTON.
Two Large Delegations Journey to Maj
Mckipley's Home.


CANTON, O., Sept 20, The first or
ganized dclega ion to call on Maj Nc
Kinley this week came from Lisbon,
Columbiana county, O., and arrived at
1890 yesterday afternoon in a special
train Of ten coaches. II was made up
of employees of the Lisbon tin plate
mills, farmers, business men and me-
chanics from the vicinity and was ac-
companied by the Lisbon city band.
Hon. R. W. Taylor, McKinley's success
sor in congress- made the Introductory
address,
The Valley train brought several
carloads of ministers and delegates OF
the African Methodist Episcopal con-
ference, in session in Cleveland, to call
on Maj Mckinley. They marched in
formally to the Mckinley home, where
addresses were made by State Senator
Green of Cleveland; Bishop Lee and
Bishop Arnett. Gov. Mcknley's adj
dress dwelt upon the development and
achievement of the race
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-01

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Sept S9'~-The
Rock Island system will put in effect
October the merit system of dealing
with its employees. Every mans record
for GOOD or bad will be kept, ana ne
can hold his position solely upon his
services. Suspension for minor oifenseS
will be abolished and u book OF merits
and dement's will be kept and that
record will denote the fitness OF the
employees. The rule against drinking
will be rigidly enforced,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-01
A GIRL MURDERED.
Postmortem Evidence Shows q
Crime Was Committed.
A GIRL BEATEN WITH A RI" Diver.
Two Notorious Chicago Characters Caught
in St. Iouis-A Wealthy Georgian Assaa-
sinstcd by . Negr0-A Maniac
Kills Her Infant Niece.

NEWPORT, Ark, Sept 20. The body
of girl was recovered from the river
near Jacksonport about two weeks
ago, and her identity until yesterday
was mystery. Since then officers
have been investigating, and yester'
day it was learned that she came from
Formora, Van Buren, county, and just
before election day she had 10 men ar
rested for assault. When the case came
up her testimony was SO horrible that
the officers doubted her statementsand
discharged the prisoners, Snce the
finding of the body evidence has been
unearthei which reveals the truth
of her statements, and shows that she
was maltreated and afterward muir
dered by some Of the men whose ar
rest she had caused
A GIRL BEATEN WITH A REVOLVER
WEBB Cry. Mo-, Sept. 29.-Burt
Brumley and Joseph Fetters. Dr., are
under 81, OOU bond each, to answer the
charge of assault upon Miss Laura
Martin at four o'clock yesterday morn
ing in her room at the California
house. Her story Is that they broke
down the door and catered her room
and shamefully beat her over the head
and face with a revolver. and that
Fetters assaulted her. Elmer Hutters,
who went to her assistance, was also
beaten about the head with the re-
volver and badly hurt. Brumley and
Fetters both have families
TALL MAN AND A SHORT MAN.
ST.. LOUIS, Sept. 20 he police be-
lieve they have under arrest the ''tal
man and the shert mtn," who have
been carrying On lopbenes in Chicago
recently. The one su>p 'cted OF beint
the tall man" gave his name as Oar
Darlington, hut later admitted tina
his name was Cherry. The "shor
man" gave the name of William Ask
ran. Cherry and Askran were attire'
in new tailor.made clothes; each had
new gold watch and other jewelry ant
considerable money. Both men ADM
they came from CHI cago recently
A WEALTHY GEORGIAN AssAssINATED.
\ ATLANTA. Ga, sept. %. Dave Silver
wealthy and intlaential citizen, wa
assassinated near his home in Sparl
by Roy Butt. negro. Five shots wer
fired, all of which took effect l'ut
has not yet been captured. A posse .
citizens went in pursu of the assassin
A MANIAC KILLS HER INFANT NIECE
PEORIA, Ill.,, Sept 20. --ln a TIT OF II
sanity yesterday morning Miss Jennl
King. aged 81 years, killed her niece
Grace King. about four months old, D
pounding her on The head with rocl
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-01
ALL RECORDS BROKEN.


johnson and Michael Cover Themselves
with Glory at Trenton N. J.
TRENTON, N. j.. sent 29.-The ma
tional circuit meet of the L. A. W.
opened here Yesterday and as a result
over 10000 people were present. Johh
S. johnson, paced by two quads and a
triplet, beat all previous public records
for one mile, crossing the tape in LAT
fat, the best previous time being l4SA,
made by Tyler at Waltham Mass, in
1894 Jimmy Michael. the Welshman,
paced by two quads and a trplet' Gov
cred five miles in 9:5l As, the fastest
time ever made on any track
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-01
Three Days In Kansas.

TOPEKA. Kan, sept ~ William
.Jenmn Bryan will tour Kansas Octo-
Der 20. 80 and 81 and then 70 to his
home in Nebraska, Chairman Love, Of
the democratic State committee, ar
ranged tor the trip while in Chicago.
He returned to Topeka yesterday and
is now engaged VITA Chairman Breid-
entha OF the popnlst commit &c and
railroad passenger agents, figuring on
routes, Efforts will be made to have
Bryan speak in every congressional
district in the state.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-01

BURKE, Ida, Sept. 30. Tigers min
org, boarding house was burned yester-
dav by fire caused by an explosion OF
grease. william OMeara was burned
to death and Joseph Coburn was burned
very badly and will die. A. Donald
son, Miss Amy johnson, Martin Nc
Flab were seriously injured in jumping
from the building. Robert searIes'
Pat McIIall and dozen more were
badly burned.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-01
po,,,,cs Leads to a Double Murder.

GRAY, W. Va. Sept 2s.-1'wo lives
were lost as the result Of political
dispute in Mineo county. Jonn Rob-
erts struck Doc Estep with a cane.
Estep shot aud killed Roberts. King
Roberts, brother, procured Win
chester and followed Estep, killing
him within 100 yards Of his home.