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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-16
sFvrRE STORMS IN WESTERN IOWA.

Des Moines Iowa. Aug. l5.-severe storms all
aver Western Iowa have done considerable damage
this evening The rivers are out OF their banks and
a couldburst and wlndstorm are reported along the
line Of the Rock Island from Council Buns to this
city Most serious damage Is at Dexter, Stuart and
Earlham Al wires down and details are hard
10 Obtain over once inch OF rain fell In this city
I'm ten minutes Serious damage Is reported AT Daw-
son by hood In the Coon River 1t - not known that
any lives have been lost
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-16
NOMINATED FOR CONGRESS.

Indianapolis Aug. Is (SpeciaD.-Charles NJ Cooper.
Of this city was nominated this afternoon for Con-
eress by the silver Democratic Convention at Frank
lin His principal opponent was Leon O Bailey.
The gold Democrats RETAINED from attending the
primaries last night and will PIT ont candidate Of
Z heir own TO insure the defeat Of Cooper.
Cooper is "A young lawyer. son OF AN ex-1reasurer
II State who is wealthy. and is a sound money man
BY conviction -, -,
The candidate OF the sound money wing viii PROB
NV be Evans Woollen. assistant 20 the secrei
tary of the Democratic National Committee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-16
CAYIrGA COUNTY REPUBLICANS.

Auburn n y. Aug. 1.-THE Republican County
Convention to-day rcnominated Horace T. Cook
for Treasurer. He IS the Oldest County Treasurer
I'm the United States Dstrict-Attorney Nellis and
Superintendent of Poor Cotton were also renom-
mated The only strife was for chairman OF the
County Committee, for which there was spirited
triangular contest Louis Newgass was success
full defeating William 7. Robinson and Thomas
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-16
DIR. MosELaY ISSUES A CALL.

Montgomery Ala. Aug. ia call has been Issued
by DR.. II. A. MoSeley. OF Birmingham. State chair
man Of the Reed faction OF the Alabama Repub-
cans for a State convention OF that faction OF the
party 10 be held ia u Is city on September g. for
the purpose OF nominating Republican electoral
ticket in opposition 20 the ticket nominated by the
MckinleY faction OF the partY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-16
CAN FIND LITTLE SILVER SENTIMENT

Washington. Aug. 15.-Representative Thaddeus
Mahon. the Chambersburg PENN district. was at
Republican headquarters this morning. His district
r. almost exclusively agricultural. and Mr.. Mahon
says he is able to find silver sentiment among
the farmers In that section. They are. he says all
talking tariff and believe that II the tariff question
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-16
MAJOR MKINLEY GOES TO SEE HANNA
NEWS Oh THE FORMATION or TWO CLUBS RE
CEIVED IN CANTON

CEIVED IN CANTON.
Canton Ohio Aug 15.-Major Mckinley gave the
newspaper men the slip this afternoon, and before
any of them knew his intention ne had boarded
Valley train for Cleveland. Mrs Mckinley accom-
panied him. The Major went to Cleveland TO nave
conference with Chairman Hanna, whose guest
he will be while he remains there. Major Mckinley
will remain In Cleveland until Monday, when he
will return to Canton
Among the kilograms Major Mckinley received
this morning were the following:
Boise city, Idaho August 10.
Ma jor William Mckinley. Canton. Ohio.
The Mckinley club of Boise city. with member
ship of 1875 sends hearty congratulations. They
all true blue.
GEORGE H. STEWART, President.
Kenton, Ohio August 10.
To William Mckinley Canton. Ohio
Mckinley Club organized. 800 strong. Much en-
thusasm and every awake.
-.IARLES H. SHANAFELT.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-16
POLITICAL NOTES.

Reports from Allegheny County indicate that AS
sembyman Robbins, who was beaten by the Patt
machine for denomination last week, will run AS an
Independent candidate. The movement In his favor
has already assumed large proportions Republ-
cans by the hundred have signed petitions in his
favor and are prepared to support him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-16

were settled there would be no trouble Win nha"ce9
He says the only open question IN rehh'''""
is how great the Republican majority VIII pe'
General Griffin OF Wisconsin. who succeeded Rep
resentative George Shaw, who died. In the Liza
Congress brings encouraging news 10 the isspun.n
can committee He says there Is no disalec,uon
among the Republicans in that State That silver
sentiment exists among some Republicans mas pe.n
constantly asserted. but when one endeaVors 10
locate II IL Is always in the next county. Nheh
that section IL subjected to an examination the
sentiment has mysteriously disappeared, ana Is re-
norted 70 lie elsewhere He declares that the fe-
pubIicans are n unit for the 81. Louis ticker anu
platform and will carry the State by n handsome
majority.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-16

John r. Wilson. This district Is stronghold loF
the sound money sentiment The Popuist CONVEX,
ton meeting at the same time In frahhin '""o''
Cooper - - ,,,,. -, tho
Creencaste, Ind. Aug 1.-THE Populists OF me
Vth District Yesterday Endorsed John Ozark REQ
path for Congress. He has been heretofore homi-
mated by the Democrats. ,, -,
Gratis az the lid District to-day nominated exoV-
crnor T. IL Wilson for Congress by acclamaton
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-16
AssEMBLYMAN GRAVES RENoMINArEp.

Rome, n. Y. Aug. l5-Wiiam Il. Graves has
been renominated for member of Assembly by the
Republicans OF the lid Oneida District.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-16
THE ROCKLAND COUNTY CONVENTION
DELEGATES ARE INSTRUCTED TO PRESENT JUDGE
TOMPKINS For TIE sLTREME COrRT.

TOMPKINS FOR THE SUPREME COURT.
The Republican County Convention OF Rockland
was held at New city yesterday afternoon. and was
largely attended. State, Judiciary and Congress del
egaies were elected General Ira VI. Hedges. of
Haverstraw, the chairman. Stirring speeches
were made by General Hedges. Senator Clarence
Lexow. Alonzo Wheeler and William Duryea. The
State delegates are Clarence Lexow, Otis H. Cutler.
Marsh 5. Cropsey and f. s Anness. The Judiciary
delegates Judge a. S Tompkins. Clarence LeXow.
Frank ). Harris and AlOnzO Wheeler These dele
gates were. in strong resolution, introduced by
Senator Lexow, and carried. instructed to present
Supreme Court Judge The Congress delegates elect
ed James kilby, William Dewey. VI. ". Debaun,
f. q. Cook. q. b. Hemle d. j. Smith. William
Hutton. jr.. John NJ, Hasbrouck. John d. Norris.
Hiram Babcock, George Dykens. H. G. Buson, #.
H. Ward. f. c. Ripley l. ". Edsal and Charles l..
BeVans
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-16

Secretary CT State John Palmer IS the latest ad-
dition to the long list of candidates for Governor
He has not formally announced his candidacy, but
II IL understood that he is In the hands of his
friends
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-16

Most of the Republican newspapers of the state
seem to think that Secretary Whitneys prediction
Of 10000 majority for Mckinley in New-York is not
bv any means a rash one
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-16

Commenting upon the fight over State Committee
man In Utica, THE Union OF that city sums II up
by saying that Hackett paid the price for what he
got" There Is Justice adds THE Union
for people at the After yesterdays dis
play Of a Judge running for the honorable office OF
delegate TO a little convention in the interest OF the
ring ticket In Utica. and A Justice OF the Suprene
Court OF the State OF NewYork peddling Hackett
tickets at "A caucus I'm Rome the poor people will
DC gin to cry for little less justice and more
our laws good. but our judges. What do the
people think OF them?
Tho sum and substance OF the recent letter OF the
r
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-16
The Sale of Sample Furniture

.o "rhe Mount Vernon Argus" is "a reiteraton,
with Specifications of the old charge that 10 save
his Governor and the Assembly Platt Is WILING 10
defeat Mckinley in New-York state
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-16

nearTv one-third of the delegates chosen thus far.
according TO the figures at headquarters
The Anti-machine Republicans of Albany County
moan business They have not only formed a rival
organization to the Barnes Committee but nave
determined TO put a complete set of candidates IN
the field for every local, State and National ONCE
They beat Barnes's candidate Tor MAYOR ana ~ tNc
corder in the last municipal contest. ana now they
he ~ ASS .mbly and Congressman. They
have already enrolled over five thousand votes.
Friends OF John b. Stanchield. Governor Hills Old
law partner. say that ne is absolutely sure Of the
nomination for Governor by the Democratic conven-
ton He Is prepared to run on the silver platform
and 70 accept the results OF The Chicago National
Convention On these lines he has an opponent IN
CONGRESSMAN Sulzer who believes that he Will 90
into the convention with the support of Tammany
IN Sound-money Democrats, however. believe
that neither Of these gentlemen VIII be CHOSEN Whei
men viii deveiop in the convention Governor Flow
er's outspOken advocacy OF Mckinley has drawn at.
tenuon to him end there Is sau u oe po'''"' "a
his denomination
Several efforts have been made to induce Richard
Croker TO express himself on the Chicago platform
4 dozen correspondents nave tried in vain 10 talk
with him He has kept silent His friends declare
that this silence has been misunderstood lie Is not,
they assert satisfied with the way Sheehan and
Purroy have swung Tammany Han for the Popo-
cratic ticket Nor is he in any way responsible for
such action Sheehan acted without consultation,
and was borne along by his eagerness 10 prevent
Purroy from getting ahead Of him. Some interest
ine correspondence is being written, and the re-
suit will be awaited with interest and anxiety by the
Tammany leaders one Of Mr. Cookers most mt
mate friends predicted the other evening that the
policy of Tammany Hall would be practically re-
yersed when Mr. Croker returned
Assembyman Laimbeer Of the XXVIIth District.
who made such an excellent record at Albany last
war il a candidate for denomination. Opposition %
him has developed IN the candidacy OF Albert f.
Hagar but Mr.. Iaimbeers friends are confident that
the opposition will not be successful.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-16

Notwithstanding all the loud talk OF the machine
managers the Mckinley League people have elected
nearly one-hird of the delegates chosen thus lar'
according to the figures at headquarters
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-16
IN THE NORTHERN WARDS.
NEWS OF INTEREST TO PEOPLE LIVING
BEYOND THE HARLEM.

CITIZENS PREPARING TO CELEBRATE THE RUN
MING OF THROUGH TRAINS OVER THE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-16

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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-09-28
lANGAN is BLAMED.
Mine Commission Places Upon Him the
Fault for Loss of Life.

Inspectors Brennan, Stein and Rod
erick. together with Governor Hastings
have signed the report of the Twin
shaft disaster at Pittston. The report
says that the inspectors entered the
mine and examined the workings as
much as possible, after which miners
coliery owners and officials were eN-
amined. The report is quite lengthy y
one, giving descriptions of the colliery
how it was worked and other detailed
information. The most important para
graph is the one placing the blame.
which reads rs follows:
although II squeeze did occur, Mine
superintendent Langan, " ho had charge
Of the work, erred in judgment in
in going so far into the mine from the
bottom of the shaft. Having gone 81
far from the means of escape to make
an examination of the squeezing section
of the colliery, he put his men to work
to arrest the squeeze which he may have
considered local, and he and his men
worked for hours under the squeezing
territory until the collapse came. So
without questing or doubt, his error OF
Judgment was the cause of the loss OF
his own life, us well as of those subord.
nate to him. Mine Inspector Mcdonald
cannot in any way be held responsible
for the accident, not having been noti-
fled of the squeeze by the mine supern-
tcndcnt.'
The cause of the cavern being SO
general and extensive" says the report.
was the hard sand stone rock over the
fifth seam, which, when once it began
to settle, came in body and crushed to
powder the supports which were left to
resist it. A natural fracture in the
face of the workings was spoken of in
the evidence, which if extensive and
running across the face OF this territory
would without doubt greatly weaken
the strata, but as there was no way OF
ascertaining the extent of this break
we will have nothing to say about it in
this connection
Governor Hastings discharged the
commission with thanks. A bill will be
offered in the next legislature to rcim-
burSe the inspectors for their work
Their recommendation will be en-
bodied in bill, which will also be intro
duccd in the next Legislature, amending
the mining laws of the state so as to
throw greater safeguards around the
minors
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-09-28
Hilysrites VIII Orranizn.

Every citizen of the North Side who
is friendly to the cause of free silver il
invited to attend IL meeting to be held
at the Grand opera house third floor on
Thursday evening at s o'clock, when Il
Bryan and Sewall Free Silver Club will
be permanently organized. Every voter
who desires further knowledge on the
money question is also invited to attend,
as the meeting will be addressed by
prominent out-of-town speakers. Al
rangemcnts will also be completed at
this meeting for rally on Saturday
evening at the Grand opera house Oirst
floor, at which several men Of national
reputation will speak on the issues of
the campaign.
The movement to organize free sill
yer club in FreeIsnd came to head last
evening. A number Of the followers of
Bryan and Sewall happened to meet.
and it was agreed that the time had
come to organize the forces 'on the
North Side. A meeting was held at
Squire Buckley'S Office, and a temporary
organization effected as follows: Chair
man, T. A. Buckley; secretary, James
G.. Bohln.
Thirty three voters signed the call for
Thursday evenings meeting, and four
others have since added their names
Speakers will be engaged today for the
meetings on Thursday and Saturday
evenings. The list of members so far
enrolled contains thirty-seven names.
All persons desiring to become members
may have their names added by calling
at the TRIBUNE office, or by attending
the meeting on Thursday evening, when
the permanent roll will be made.
Temporary committees on speakers,
hall. music and organization are at
work, and the prospects of Freeland
having IL club of 300 or 400 members are
very bright.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-09-28
REPUBLICAN RALLY.
First Meeting of the Campaign Held on
Last Thursday Evening.

The Republicans of Freeland and the
North Side held their first rally on
Thursday evening. Previous to assem-
bling at Yanncs' opera house the Halle
ton club and Sandy Run band paraded
the town, and the nobby uniforms of the
former organization attracted much at
tention. At the opera house the meet
ing was called to order by Attorney
Chas. Orion Stroh, who announced the
secretaries and vice presidents, and in
troduced George ii. Troutman, Esq, OF
Hazleton. The latter'S address was not
lengthy. but was very pointed, and the
speaker scored tho Bryanites severely
for their criticisms of the federal gov
ernment. He claimed that what they
advocate contains the germs of seces-
sion.
Next came Rev. ii. ii. Harris, Of
Scranton, who likewise dcplorcd the
fact that so many citizens are arraycd
on the Democratic side. He made brief
comparisons OF the national candidates
and their platforms, and figured ont Nc
Kiney as statesman OF worldwide
reputation and his opponent as a man
unknown before his nomination. The
balance of the speech was taken up with
pleas for the Republican tariff doctrine.
T.. j. Lowrcy, also Of Scranton, was
then introduced with II promise that he
would speak on the currency question.
He started in with the statement that
the money part of the campaign was
something which should be left for the
statemen of the country to decide. The
history of silver in some other
countries was briefly reviewed, and the
inability to maintain it on a parity with
gold was shown to his own satisfaction.
The stock arguments of the "50-cent
dollar" and the horrible examples fur
nShed by silver countries like Mexico and
China took up the balance of his time,
except a few minutes which he devoted
to praising Morgan b. Williams as a
friend of the workingmen, in which he
claimed credit for him in helping to pass
the semi monthly pay law.
IL. S. Johnston, of Pittston, followed
with vcll-studied Introductory burst of
spread-eagl gleism. He amused the audi
ence immensely with his by-plays and
held the attention Of the crowd fairly
WELL He also gave his views on money
matters, and predicted that gold would
fly from the country the day after
Bryans election. The remainder Of the
speech was for Morgan B. Williams.
None of the speakers had word to
say for any county candidate but Mr.
Williams, and no opportunity to ask
questions was offered to those who might
desire further information on the cur
rcncy problem.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-09-28
TIGERS TAKE THE FIRST.
Anthracite League Champions Defeated
in the First Game of the Series.

The Hazleton Athletics came to town
yesterday afternoon with the halo of the
championship of the Anthracite league
strongly in evidence on their browS, and
visions of the still wider honor, the
championship OF the Lehigh region,
looming up confidently before their eyes.
However, their hopes in this direction
remain yet to be fulfilled, as the Tigers
do not propose to allow any club to take
that honor-whch has been theirs for
some years paSt-away from them with
out a struggle. This struggle the Ath-
result was victory for the home team
by score of : to 4.
The Tigers strongest material was
lined up against the visitors, and the
exhibition they gave was superb. Their
hitting was effective and the base run
ming was speedy and careful, as it ncceS-
sarily had to be to beat the willy Catcher
Kimmel. In the field they played an
excellent game, making only three errors,
which were not dangerous. On two
occasions they retired their opponents
amidst intense excitement, while the
latter had all the bases filed.
The Athletics played IA stiif game up
to the fourth inuing when the Tigers
pulled together and scored three runs.
They could not duplicate it in the next,
however, and the Athletics passed them
by making two each in the fifth and
sixth. The visitors could not score
again, however, as they were unable to
off everything that came in the field. A
fair-sized crowd witnessed the game and
all apparently enjoyed it.
Following is the score:
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-09-28
PERSONALITIES.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Markle, who spent
the summer in Europe, have returned
to their home in Jeddo. Duriug their
soiourn aboard, the trip being made for
the benefit of Mrs. Markle's health, they
visited Switzerland, Germany and Italy,
also stopping in England on their return.
Mrs. MarElc has much improved.
T. Il. Sosnowski, of Nanticoke, visit
ed his brother, Jacob, and other friends
here on Saturday.
Miss Sallie Boyer, cashier in Upper
Lehigh store, is spending her vacation
in Philadelphia.
James Brennan, of Ridge street, and
John i. Hanlon are visiting friends in
Philadelphia.
Mrs. X. Thompson was in Philadelphia
last week buying new stock of milli-
merry.
Victor Oswald went to Philadelphia
on his bicycle last week
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-09-28

The next attraction booked to appel r
at the Grand opera house will be "Old
Dan Tucker" written for Dan Sherman
the well known comedian and acrobatc
song and dance artist. 1t is in three
acts and is decidedly ruralistic. 1t opens
on the farm of Dorothy Dimple. IA widow
who is not averse of taking another
husband. Old Dan Tucker is an honest
awkward old farmer, who is in love with
the widow. He is entirely too bashful
and slow to propose, and when he does
muster mp courage he finds that Deacon
Rickstraw has clopcd with her. Old
Dan follow the widow to her city home
where he uncarthS u plot wherein the
deacon and u Hebrew are going to swim
die the widow out of her farm and
money. He has the widows eldest
daughter, Mary, run away with a circus
manager and become his wife. The
widow banishes her from her house for
over for marrying the circus man.
Hitty, the Youngest daughter, is a
bright happy child, who DISCUSSES her
self in male attire as a swell young man,
and secures Il job with the circus, She
gees her sister, and with old Dams asSis-
tance IL reconciliation takes place ho-
tween the widow and her eldest daugh-
ter. Old Dan then marries the widow
and all ends well.
The play is intcrspesed with songs.
dances, and funny saying by the town
constable, most important factor, a
typical tramp and other characters.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-09-28

At st. AIMS Catholic church yestcr-
day confirmation services began at 30
o'clock. Before administering the sac
rament Bishop IIoban gave brief en-
PLANTATION of the origin OF confirmation,
why it is carried out and its uses. The
class was one Of the largest ever con
iirmcd in st. AIMS church. 1t contain
ed 4l6 persons, as follows: Boys, 200:
girls, $50; male adults, 2l; female adults,
Is. The bishop was assisted in the cerc-
monies by Rev. NJ. j. Fallihee and Rev
+. A. O'Rielly, of st. AIMS; Rev. John
+. Stas, of st. Johns, and Rev. j. V.
Moylan, of Hazleton. The ceremonies
were impressive and were conducted
with all the solcmnity with which the
Catholic Church surrounds its services.
When all had been confirmed they
were again addressed by the bishop, who
gave them further Instructions as to
what the church expects of thom in the
future. The temperance pledge was
then administered to the 200 boys, and
they gave their promise to abstain from
intoxicating liquors until they are TWEEN
ty-onc years of age.
Bishop Hoban was escorted by st.
Johns SlavOnian Society to st. Johns
church, where Il class of about forty-tivc
was confirmed, the services there being
the same as before.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-09-28
Fire Company Officers.

The Citizens Hose Company on Thurs
day evening elected the following Of
icers:
President-John Il. Hanlon.
Vice president-Jamcs j. Ward.
Secretary-Timothy j. Boyle.
Treasurcr-John NJ. Powell.
Foreman of hose-James Brennan.
Assistant-Wlliam +. Ward.
Foreman of hook and ladder-Gil
Debman.
Drectors-Patrick Mclaughlin, E. p.
Gallagher, p. NJ. Sweeney.
James p. McNelis and Patrick Welsh
were recommended to council for the
position of chief of the department
John j. Welsh was elected to repre-
sent the company in the iiremen'S state
convention, to be held in JohnStown Oc-
tober to 0.