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The herald., 1896-08-19
PROMOTERS OF r. AILROADS
Anxious to Stand High In Ii lungs Es.
timati0n
The Premier's Trip VIII Result in Rapid De-
velopment of Chinese Road Building.
Contracts Are Wanted

CHICAGO, Aug. 1S.-A movement is
on foot among prominent clubmen of
this city to extend an invitation to Lii
Hung Chang, the Chinese viceroy, to
have him stop over couple of days
in Chicago, while en- route to the Pa
cific coast. Col NJ. r. Jeffprds. c. F.. of
Shanghai, an American promoter OF
railroads in China, has been in town the
past two days and he has helped along
the movement. In conversation with
reporter last night Colonel Jeffords said:
Il am returning now to perfect the
plan for building the longest railroad in
the empire. A year ago last June /
left London for China. for the purpose
of investigating the needs and prospects
for railroads there. l returned with the
preliminary contract for constructing
line of railroad from Pekin to Hankow
a distance of 500 miles. 1t will be built
largely by foreign capital Two thirds
of this has been contributed by the
| Chinese merchant companies and the
| other third largely from America. The
! construction of the railroad will require
capital of 10000, 600 taels. A tael is
| worth about " cents in American money.
| China has at present only 1872 miles
| Of railroad owned and operated by the
| imperial government. One reason for
| the largeness of the investments of for
eign capital is that there are no laws
which will make it secure. l am now
| returning to inspect the papers in the
| cdict from the emperor allowing the
| construction of the road. to see that it
conforms to the requirements of the in
vestment of Anglo American capital
Americans up to the present time have
been more backward about investing in
China than other capitalists and have
made no effort to send agents there to
investigate. But this condition is chang
/ ing.
The trip of Ii Hung Chang through
Europe and America will result in the
rapid development of railroad systems
! in China. He is MAJ. of great intelli-
| sence and appreciates the wonderful ad
! Nartages to be gained through modern
methods of transportation. Shen Tao
! Tai is at present the general manager
Of railways and of the development of
the mines and other Industries in China.
! He is not only warm friend of Ii Hung
| Chang, but is his partner i'm the Chinese
| merchant company and other great en-
| terpr:ses.'
All stories of Ii Hung Chang's depo-
| sition from power in China are false. He
/ is the greatest man in the empire next
| to the emperor, and the mission to ST
! Petersburg was the greatest honor that
could be conferred upon any subject OF
| the empire. The Chinese viceroy will
| pass through Chicago Sept 9th or 7th,
with his thirty-eight ministers, man
darins and many other r,:en of smaller
| greatness on his way to the Pacific
| coast. He will first be entertained in
| New York. where President Cleveland,
John w. Foster, ex-minister to China,
| and a committee will receive him. From
| there he goes to Philadelphia to be the
| guest of John Russell Young and other
gentlemen of that city at the Union
| League club. After that he goes to
| Washington.
The herald., 1896-08-19
A LITERARY LOS ANGELENO
Gets In Jail for Peddling His Little
Book
The Italian Colony in Washington, HcStiy
ExiIes From the Golden West Is
Playing In Hard Luck

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 1S.-A special
to the Call from Washington says that
California's Italian colony in Washing
ton consists of Celso Caesar Moreno,
formerly premier to King Kalakaua,
which office he held twenty-four hours,
and Stephen Nicoletti of Los Angeles,
Moreno has just served a sentence in
Jail for libeling Baron Fava. the Italian
minister to the United States, and now
Nicoletti has been arrested and jailed
for obstructing the sidewalk with his
pushcart. from which he peddles book
entitled The Great Gold Conspiracy; or,
the Worst Form of Finance in the
World.
The STANCE spectacle of this itinerant
perambulatirg literary Italian peddling
his own book from a banana cart has
greatly amused the Washington people.
He declares that he wrote the work
himself, but his broken English seems to
belle his words. He pushes his cart up
and down the main thorOughfares of
Washington crying out that he has liter
ary wares for sale. "Nice-a book, nice-a
book, fifta cent-vera cheap; / write-a
myself-a." Nicoletti has displayed con-
spicuously on his cart framed auto
graph letters from prominent politicians
and statesmen, among them being Sena-
tor White of California.
HE SlyLL HAS FRIENDS.
DENVER, Clio, Aug. 1S.-A special to
the Times from Washington says: The
members of the Bimetallic league and
indignant at the arrest here yesterday
of Nicoletti, a California pioneer. for
no other offense than selling a free silver
pamphlet in front of the treasury de-
partment. All kinds of wares are sold
on the streets of Washington without
interruption of the police. 1t is said that
Nicoletti was arrested al the instigation
of prominent banker. The police at
first refused to accept collateral, but
when the silver men heard of the matter
they quickly secured his release. A
! lively time is expected in the police
court when the case comes to trial to-
morrow.
Nicoletti will be defended by ex-Con-
gressman Turner, Andrew Lipscombe
one of the Virginia eDmocratic electors
and probably eX-Congressman Bland.
The herald., 1896-08-19

second. Otto Mayo (6o) third; Tom Butler
(scratch) third: time 2:32 2-b.
AT INDIANAPOLIS
INDIANAPOLIS. Aug. 1s.-The event OF
the day at the bicycle races was the one
mile professional. in which the entries were
Cooper Sanger, Mcdonald and Loughead.
Cooper won. Loughead second, Mcdonald
third; timN2:2l S-5.
Night results:
One mile Observation-Disclosures won.
Sanger second. Loughead third; time,
2:40 AS.
Mcdonald also won the second profes-
sional race, with Sanger second and a tie
for third between Cooper and Loughead.
The herald., 1896-08-19
TEBEAU WINS.
ON THE TRACK
Winners Of Races at New York. ST. Louis and
Milwaukee

NEW YORK, Aug. 1S-Summary:
First race. five furlongs-Harry Reed
won, Zanone second, Bonapart third
time, 1:02.
Second race, autumn maidens. five
furlongs-Sunny Slope won, Box second,
Regulator third; time 1:01.
Third race, one mile-Soufile won,
Hanwell second, Peep O. Day third;
time, 1:42.
but was disqualified.
Fourth race, dolphen, one mile and
one e-eighth--Golden Crest won, Tom
Cromwell second Sherlock third; time,
1857.
Fifth race, six furlongs selling-Remp
won, Ben Ronald second, Trayant third;
time. LII 1-5.
Sixth race, mile and one-half, six
hurdles-Fugitive won, Flushing sec
ond, woodford third; time, 1855.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 1S.-Summaries
First race, selling. for -year-olds,
five furlongs-Sugar Foot won, Tom
Smith second, Coldtop third. Time 1:04.
Second race, selling, seven-eights of
mile-Charlie Mcdonald won, Little
Billy second, King Elm third. Time
1882 IA.
Third race. selling, one mile and twenty
yards-Linda won, Logan second, Prince
Fourth race, selling, one mile-Royal
| Choice won, Cherrystone second, Min
erva third Time las 3-4.
| Fifth race, selling, three-fourths of a
mle-Gath won, Highland second, Harry
third Time 1:51.
McCough third. Time 1:51 L.
Sixth race, purse. three-fourths of a
mile-Gladys II won, Partheman Sec
ond, Mamie LIS Sister third. Time Ill.
MILWAUKEE, RESULTS
MILWAUKEE, Wis, Aug. 1S.-Re-
suits:
First race, six furlongs selling-Judge
Baker won. Bill Ellison second, Senator
Morrill, third. Time LIS 1-2.
Second race. five furlongs. selling
Mervin won. Minnie W second, Nellie Os-
borne third. Time lis.
Third race, mile. selling-umbrella
| won. Orinda second, Eagle Bird third
| Time al IA.
! Fourth race six furlongs. selling, two
| year olds-Mazeppa won, Provident sec
| ond. Hurnsth third. Time Ill
| Fifth race, six furlongs, ,sellinS-Hands
| Off won. Remington second, Aunt sally
| third. Time Is IL.
The herald., 1896-08-19
GRAND ARMY ENCAMPMENT
A Tremendous Attendance Of Veterans ls Ex.
pected

pected
ST. PAUL, Aug 1S.-But two weeks
remain for the preliminary work for the
thirtieth encampment of the Grand
Army of the Republic, and the local ar
rangements are almost completed so far
as the local committees are concerned.
Letters thus far received warrant the
estimate tha not less than 80, 000 veter-
ans will be in line on the day of the big
parade The parade will be for the vet
Grams only. the commander-in-c chief
having ordered positively that there
shall be no carriages in line.
Many inquiries have been received as
to the time Commander in Chief Walk
er will arrive In st. Paul, and the an
nouncement is made officially that he
will not arrive until the morning of
Tuesday. September /. Already nearly
200 reunions of various army organiza-
tions have been booked to be held dur
ing encampment week.
One of the successful features of the
! week will be the boys information brig
ade, an organization having been per-
fected among the high school boys to
patrol the city and give information and
directions to visitors, two boys being
stationed at each street corner, their
marked white caps notifying the veter-
ans that any needed help is to be free of
charge
The Loyal Legion has secured quar-
ters in the Ryan hotel, and will keep
open house to their comrades and
friends. The Kittson mansion on Sum-
nit avenue has been fitted up as head
quarters for the ladies of the various
auxiliary societies and their friends.
The general Grand Army reception will
have the ladies' headquarters building
for center and will extend for half a
mile along Summit avenue, with num-
erous stations decorated for the occa-
sion. The week will end with recep-
ton by the Daughters of the American
Revolution to the visiting ladies.
The herald., 1896-08-19
DEBS' VIEWS
Prefers ncKinIey's Election to Another Demo-
cratic inistration

ffeIerS mckinney ELECTION TO AnOtnef DEMO-
cratic Administration
OMAHA, Aug. iS.-Eugene v. Debs
has written, under date Of August 6th
a letter to George P. Garrison of Chad
ron, New, setting forth his views on sill
yer and fusion between Democrats and
Populists. Debs says:
without the support of the Populists
the Democratic party could not win. Mr.
Sewall can we'll afford to step aside to
effect a union of the two great forces
and insure the election of the peoples
candidates. Such action on the part of
Sewall would make him a far greater
man than vice-president. Failing to ac-
cord to the Peoples party such recogni-
ton, by giving them a place on the ma
tional ticket, there will be dissatisfac
tion which may eliminate in open re-
volt, especially in the southern states.
where the Populists suffered all sorts of
indignities at the hands of Bourbon
Democrats, and this may cost Bryan his
election and put Mckinley and goldbug-
between Bryanism and the Democratic
party If the latter's only ambition is
to swallow the Peoples party, so as to
place them in power and get possession
should be thWarted. I would far rather
see Mckinley elected than have another
Democratic administration"
The herald., 1896-08-19
THE DANGERS OF THE DEEP
Braved by Men Who Sail for
Sport
BARON Won ZEDWITZ DEAD
As a Result OF Collision Of Racing
Yachts
A Member Of the ReIchstag and a Leader
Of Oerman Poiitics-Detsiis Of
the Accident
Associated Press Special Wire.

Associated Press Special Wir0.
SOUTHSEA, Eng. Aug. 1S.-The Ailsa,
Britannia, !5atannia and Meteor started
this morning in a race for the vice COM
modore's sup. Not long after the start
the Meteor collided with Baron Won Zed-
Wits American yacht Isolde. The lat
ter was dismasted. several of her crew
knocked overheard and Baron Won Zed-
WITT so seriously injured by falling rig
ging that he was taken to hospital at
Ryde unconscious. All members Of
the Isolde were saved by boats from
other yachts.
In passing the committee boat the big
yachts, Britannia and Meteor, were al
most abreast the Isolde and narrowly
averted a collision. The Britannia sud-
denly shifted her helm to avoid the Me-
teor, struck the Isolde, sweeping her
from stem to stern with her bowsprit.
The Isolde's mainmast and sails crashed
overheard, carrying nearly all the crew
and crushing Baron Won Zedwitz. The
Britannia and Meteor Immediately hove
to and lowered boats for the assistance of
the struggling men in the sea. The Ailsa
and other yachts did the same. Baron
Won Zedwitz, when pulled out of the
water, was found to have a bad cut on
his head and was bleeding from his ears.
He was taken on board steam yacht
which Immediately made for Ryde, but
he died on the yacht.
The Isolde, in addition to losing her
masts, etc, had her bows stove in and
was towed back to Southsea.
Both races were abandoned.
The Isolde Is twenty-rater and origi-
nally the property of Prince Leopold OF
Germany, for whom she was built. She
was subsequently sold to Baron Won
Zedwitz. She was taken to England in
April last year. She is the twin craft
of Howard Goulds Niagara, which she
defeated several times.
Baron Won Zedwitz was German
privy councillor, member of both the
reichstag and Prussian diet. He had
been in parliament about twenty five
years and was leading man in finance
and politics. and a leader of the free con-
servative party. Although comparative
" young, he was unanimously recon-
mended in 1890 by the state cabinet for
the post of minister of finance, but was
not appointed because the emperor had
taken fancy to DR. MIGUEL.
The herald., 1896-08-19
LOST INTEREST
Villas and Jones Decline To Try Cases fol
Nothing

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Aug. 1S.-Sena-
tor Villas and Burr w. Jones, the attor-
neys who volunteered their services on
behalf of the Democracy of Wisconsin to
conduct suit in the supreme court for
the purpose of setting aside as unconsti-
tutional the apportionment law passed
by the legislature, have notified Chair
man Peck of the Democratic state cen
trail committee that they had decided
to withdraw from the case. The reason
given for their retirement is that the
action of the Democratic party in cham
pioning the cause of free silver has de-
stroyed their interest in the advantage
of the party to be gained by the annul-
ment of the act
The herald., 1896-08-19
Winthrop's Crse

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 1S.-On mo-
ton of defendants attorney, after sew
eral grand jurors had been examined,
the challenge of the indie tment against
Oliver Winthrop was withdrawn today
winthrop was called to plead to charges
of robbery and assault to murder in
connection with the abduction of James
Campbell. He plead not guilty to both
charges. The case will be heard in ten
DAYS.
The herald., 1896-08-19
Piano Takers Fail

CHICAGO, Aug. 18. The plant of the
Russell Piano company was closed by
the sheriff today on judgments aggre
eating $39, ,77S; assets and liabilities are
placed by the firm at $4,000 and 1854 900
respectively, but the creditors are in
clined to think their liabilities will ex-
ceed the assets. The failure is ascribed
to extreme dullness of trade.
The herald., 1896-08-19
For the Cbildren's Sake

II you have child who is suffering
with a bad cough or cold-go get Tip
Top Cough Syrup. This is the most
efficient remedy for the children ever
put up, curing where others fail. It is
very pleasant in taste SO no difficulty
is experienced in giving it. The price Is
80 cents at all drug stores.
The herald., 1896-08-19
Charged With Murder

CINCINNATI Aug. 1S.-Fred S. Roth
acker, stabbed by Attorney Charles Lundy
yesterday morning, died this morning. The
charge against Lundy was changed to mur-
der. 1t is likely a case of self-defense will!
he shown AS Lundy is an athlete, his
friends were surprised by the use of knife
when attacked by the two Rothackers. one
of whom, at least. was intoxicated. 1t ap-
pears he was suffering from an acute case
of the piles and was in no condition to meet
even a single antagonist with natural
WgnpOnS
The herald., 1896-08-19
ON TIE WHEEL

Winners of Races ct the National Bicycle
Meet
ERIE Pa. Aug. 1S-National bucycle
circuit races:
Mile open. professionalism Butler won,
Z. G. Bald second, f. E. Highly third; time'
2:24 2-5.
Mile handicap Observation-Disclosures GU
yards) won, Fecht Q5) second, {. 5. Weiis
(50) third: time, 2:31 1-5.
One mile lap. professionalism Butter
"a points, worS A. d. Kennedy q points,
second. Starbuck third; no time.
Night races
One mile handicap, professionally. H
Wills C5O yards) won, w. +. Becker 90,
The herald., 1896-08-19
Died Of Heart Disease

James II. Guion. real estate dealer,
As years of age, expired at his residence,
No. 1888 South Olive street, yesterday
forenoon suddenly, having been up and
around only a few hours before. Mr..
Guion had been in i'll health for some
time and frequently complained of his
heart Coroner Campbell held an in
quest upon the remains at the residence
and found that death had resulted from
fatty degeneration of the heart. A ved-
dict was rendered accordingly.
The herald., 1896-08-19
To Cleanse the Sys stem

Effectually yet gently, when costive or
bilious, or when the blood is impure or
sluggish. to to permanently overcome
habitual constipation, to awaken the
kidneys and liver to healthy activity,
without irritating or weakening them,
to dispel headaches, colds or fevers, use
Syrup Of Figs.
The herald., 1896-08-19
FUSION Fixed
The Dakota Popuiists VIII Support the chies-
20 Nominee

MITCHELLS, S. D., Aug. 1S.-The
Democratic state central committee met
last night to determine whether state
convention be held to put up state
ticket. Senators Pettigrew and Kyle
assisted in the fusion deal. 1t was de-
cided unanimously to endorse the Pop
ulist state ticket and the nominees OF
the Chicago convention, Bryan and Sc
wall. The fusionists expect to carry the
entire state
The herald., 1896-08-19
What Caused the Alarm

A few minutes after 1 o'clock this morn-
ing the fire alarm bell in the, tower OF the
city hall struck once. then there was Vas, BE
ent houses jumped out ready for the alarn
that did not come, but retired again, cast.
ing objurgations on the pigeons WHO trss ~
sometimes cause crossed wires and cons
seouent ringing of the bell
The herald., 1896-08-19
Assault with a Deadly wespon

A complaint was yesterday filed in
Justice Owens court upon which a war;
rant was issued for the arrest Of Joseph
Hamilton, who resides on Jefferson
street between Alameda and Compton
avenue, on a charge of assault upon
James Compston with deadly weapon.
to-wit, "a large iron hoe" Both parties
are prosperous farmers of Vernon. the
difficulty between them occurring some
days ago. Hamilton has not yet bsen
The herald., 1896-08-19
GOLD DELEGATES
Vermont Will Be Represented at the Indlanap
lis Meeting

BELLOWS FALLS, VT, Aug. 1S.-For
ty-five delegates were present when the
gold Democratic state convention met
today. Delegates to the 1ndianapolis
convention were chosen. The platform.
after asserting the firm adherence of the
convention to the time e-honored princi-
pies of genuine Democrats, with re-
newed assurances of an abiding regard
The herald., 1896-08-19

for the welfare. prosperity and business
of the people," reaffirms undaunted f.
deity to the platform of Vermont.
adopted at the state convention March
81, 1896, opposing free silver except by
international agreement.
The herald., 1896-08-19
OVER THE NET
Winners Of Games in the Tennis Tourna.
rrent

NEWPORT, r. l., Aug. 1s.-The ma
tional lawn tetnnis tournament opened
today. The following preliminary games
were played:
Rudlong beat Post. 7-5, 6-46-2.
stevens beat Grant. 60, 6-3, 60.
Pope beat Cleveland. o., IS, 6-2.
Halves beat Walton, 6-1, As, 6-3, 6-2.
Davis beat Davidson, 6-4,6-3. 6-2.
Larned beat Miller, Ga, 6-3, 6-3.
Whitman beat Talmage, 6-1, ga, 6-3.
The herald., 1896-08-19
Yesterdays Games on Nation al
League Diamonds
TEBEAU WINS HIS LAWSUIT
The League Is Enjoined Prom Further
interference
Results Of the Running Races on Various
Tracks-The National Tennis Trourns-
ment Opened at Newport
Associated Press Special wire.

Associated Press Special Wire.
NEW YORK, Aug. 1S.-The New York
Washington game today was called at
the end of the first inning on account of
rain, the score standing 2 to in favor of
New York.
BOSTON, Aug. 1S.-Score: Brooklyn
5, hits 5. errors 2.
Boston l, hits 6, errors 1.
Batteries-Kennedy and Grim; Nj
chols and Bergin.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 1S.-Score:
Philadelphia 2 hits g. errors 8.
Baltimore 8, hits IA. errors g
Batteries Taylor and Boyle; Esper
and Clarke.
TEBEAU WINS.
CLEVELAND, Aug. 1S.-Captain OIL
yer Tebeau of the Cleveland baseball
team came out of his memorable fight
against the National league today with
flying colors. Judge Noble declared the
fine illegal, and continued in force the
injunction to prevent the league from
interfering with the Cleveland team or
its captain.
The herald., 1896-08-19
Band Concert and Ball

Wednesday evening at o'clock. the
Mexican Philharmonic band will give .
grand concert and ball at Music hall
at D. m. sharp. Admission. SO centss
Ladies free.
The herald., 1896-08-19

Bicycles at Jess than cost of manufac-
ture. A special sale this week of floor
samples; $40 and up. Baker & Hamilton,
134 North Los Angeles street
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Hans Warner Ieat

ELLSWORTH, Wis, Aug. 1S.--Hans E.
Warner,a prominent Republican politician
member of the state board of control. died
this morning after a brief illness. He was
secretary of state from 1878 to 1882.
The herald., 1896-08-19
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Bicycles at less than cost of manufac-
ture. A special sale this week of floor
samples; $50 and up. Baker & Hamilton,
1874 North Los Angeles street.
The herald., 1896-08-19

Wanted-To know the usual Whereabouts
of the Bradbury block night-Watchman.
The herald., 1896-08-19

Call tel 243 for ambulance. Kregelo
& Bresee, Sixth and Broadway.
The herald., 1896-08-19
MAY BE A FABLE.

TUCSON. Ariz., Aug 1S.-The report
ed fight between troops and Yaquis was
brought here by a soldier who reported
that he was courier and left the COM
nland this morning. A Star courier just
returned from the reported location Of
the fight made A miles in six hours. No
fight and no Indians in that vicinity.
The herald., 1896-08-19
THREE PRISONERS.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1S.-Advices
received a; the war department from
Gen. Wheaton states that three Indians,
supposed to be Yaquis. were brought
from Tubac, Ariz., to Nogales. They
had been taken before United States
commissioners on the charge of violat-
ing the neutrality laws. They are be-
lieved to be members of the raiding
party that attempted to loot the Mexican
nt1cto,,, bpirce
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-20

SALESMAN 10 sell cigars, Salary and
expenses paid. Samples furnished. Adj
dress Sterling Cigar company. Chi
cago.