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The evening times., 1896-07-11
THEIR VIEWS WITHHELD
BoIting Silver Republicans to Confer
Over the Situation.

Pueblo, Colo, July 11-Senator Teller
last night stated to a reporter for the
nited Press his-views regarding tie
nomination of Representative Bryan
in the following interview:
What do you think of Mr. Bryan noIni-
pation?"
Il consider the nomination an excep-
tionaiiy strong one. Bryan is an able
man, OF high character, a strong friend
OF silver, and close to the people He
will make an excelietn President"
do you think he can secure the sup
port o; the silver men who left the st.
Louis convention?"
THE men who left the st. Louis conven-
mount to all others. 1t is not a question
Of politics with them, but OF principle.
II am not at liberty to speak for them
at this time, as / have received several
telegram. concerning n conference to be
held within day or two and asking me to
withhold any expression OF their views until
after such conference"
II believe you said that If silver man
was nominated at Chicas go allthe friends of
silver should act together in his support "
Yes, said we must, for this campaign
at least, overlook all minor differences and
put the country on a sound financial sys-
TEN that recognizes gold and silver a the
money of the Constitution. To that enc
all the energies ofsilver men should be bent
1 am still of that opinion and hope to see
that done, and if it is 1 feel confident
of success"
The evening times., 1896-07-11
LIVE WIRE SHOCKED HIM
Henry. Miller Knocked From Poe
and Fatally Hurt.
With an Assistant, He Was Trying
TO Repair a Break ut Cle,e-
land Park

Henry Miller, forty-three years old, a
liDcman, in the employ of the Potomac
Light and Power Company of Georgetown
was knocked from an electric light pole by
a live wire last night, and SO badly injured
that death Resulted in few hours. Miller
had been in the employ Of the company nlne
months, and was considered one OF their
most competent electricians.
Miller and his assistant, Augustus Boer-
ensen, were sent out to repair 4 wire at
Cleveland Park about 1l:3o O'Clock. ana
Miller climbed the first pole cast of Fen
leytown road, while Buerelsen held the
ladder.
Miller reached the top of the pole, put
his hand on one of the wires, and III an
instant was knocked from the ladder, strik-
ing Brcrenscn, and landing head first with
terrific force on the ground.
He was helped 10 his residence, No.
1916 NJ street. Everything possible was
done to relieve him OF pain, but at 4:10
O clock he died.
MI ii. Puruy, secretary of the Potomac
Light and Power Company. when seen by
The Times reporter in refcrnece to the acci-
dent, sad:
There is no one TO blame in the after.
1t WIS purely an accident; one that is liable
Ia happen at any time
Coroner Hammeit, after a careful ex-
animation, came to the conclusion that it
was unnecessary to hold an inquest.
Dr. Hammett thought that the direct
cause of MilIer's death was conclusion of
the brain.
The evening times., 1896-07-11
TOLD in BULLETINS.
News of the Convention Taken Hot
From the Wire.

News of the Convention Taken Hot
From the Wire.
1000 a. m.-Yery small audience pres
ent.
1913 a. m.-The small attendance that
Is present may be attributed to the fact
that the public do not know thatthe tickets
are good for extra session without coupon.
1914 a. m.-Senator Jones, OF Arkansas,
states that the nomination will fall to
either Boies of Iowa, or Sewell of Maine.
1915 a. m.-Delegate from Ohio de-
clares that Mclean will not be nominated
and that he does not care to be presented.
10:17 a. m.-Mr. Sewell is Maine capi-
talst, connected with railroads.
1919 a. m.-Attendance about 1000
now.
1920 a. rn.-Chairman White makes prf-
vate statement that matters will br rushed
today.
1G:si-Gov. Altgeld arrives.
l0:35-Chairman Harrity of Pennsyl-
vania arrives. No New Yorkers are yisi-
BILE.
10:3T-The tall delegate from Oklahoma,
who wears the sombrero, S conspicuous.
1o:3s-Senator Tillman arrives.
10:43-Fears are entertained that there
will be no quorum this morning.
1O:53-Delegates rapidly arriving Au-
dience coming in very slo WHY.
10:55 a. Mo fear as to presence Of .
quorum.
1888 a. m. Convention called to order.
11:01-Mr. Harrity of Pennsylvania
makes the announcement that the meetil :;
of Ill present National cmocratic Commit
tee will not be heldtill3 3 p. m.
11:04-Jones of Arka nsas moves that
speeches be limited to fifteen minutes.
:1O-Time of nominating speeches I'm
tied to five minutes
11:11-PeDnsylvanias seats nearly empty
11:05-Roll of States for Vice Presiden-
tial nomination done away with.
11:07-Delegate O'Sullivan of Massa.
chusetts recognized, and took the platform
to name George Fred Williams of Massa.
chusetts.
IL 1.0S-Missoun presented the name oi
Gov. Stone for Vice President.
11:lS Congressman Richardson Of Ten
nessee relieved Senator White in the Chair
11:13 Marsden OF Louisiana is recog-
nized. The chair hides the water pitcher
daughter and applause.J II assure the
convention have rot tasted u drop of
water this morning." says the speaker
11:17-Money, OF Washington. nomina.
ting James Fulton Lewis, OF washington.
The evening times., 1896-07-11
ANOTHER CROOKS WORK.
Reported to the Police by a Christian
Endeavorer


Endeavorer.
George II. WarinG, Christian Endearor-
er from Massachusetts, had an experience
yesterday afternoon with a swindler. who
tried to work an odd dodge on him. The fel-
low Was fairly well dressed. and represented
himself to be an Endeavorer from Southern
State.
They met near the Peace monument. at
First street and Penns ylvania avenue. The
swindler said he was without money, hav-
ing lost his purse and railroad tickets. He
then endeayored to induce Mr.. Waring to
advance him So on an old brass watch,
winch the sharper declared was a family
heirloom.
Mr.. waring had evidently heard of this
threadbare, old scheme, and he told the
swindler he would accommodate him if he
would wait a few moments until Waring
got SO bill changed at a nearby store.
Instead of doing this, the Massachusetts
man espied Policeman Mulvey sauntering
along the Avenue. and notified him of the
scheme that had been tried on him.
Mulycy started for the stranger, and a
foot race followed through the Capitol park.
The bunco man ran through the portals OF
tbc blS Duiluliie dHu uisdpptdFeu diuOlB the
fnterminable Railways. The police have his
description. and will look out for him in the
thrones of Endeavorers.
Mr.. F. O. Hyde, we'll known Endea vor-
er, from Gait, Ontario, Canada, reported tc
Inspector Hollinberger this morning that
on Thursday, while he was talking with
o fellow Endeavorer in the Baltimore and
Potomac station, thief walked off with
his yalisc, containing personal effects
The evening times., 1896-07-11
INDUsTRIALS HAD THE CALL.
of Chicago Platform and


Nominee Strengthened the Market.
New York, July 1.-THE security mar
kets were stronger and higher this morn
ing, the advance in prices ranging from
1-2 10 2 per cent The main reaSon for
the improvement is found in the position
taken by Lending gDemocraticpapersthr through
out the country against the Chicago plat
form, and the announcement by prominent
Democrats that they cannot support the
nominee nor indorSe the policy adopted by
the convention. London was evidently not
disturbed By the nomina ton of Bryan, and
the market for Americans there ruled firnl.
The monthly crop report issued by the gov
ernment yesterday was considered favora-
ble and had good effect ON the Western
railway issues.
The Industrials scored the greatest gains,
Sugar rising l. 4 to 11O 3-S; Chicago Gas,
2 to 90 1 .; Tobacco, 1-2 to &c; General
Electric, l to 26 l. =, and Leather preferred,
1 to 81. other important gains follow:
Burlington, 1-2 to 72 Ii; st. Paul, 3-s to
10 is; Rock Island, TO 63 1-2; North
| west, l. to 100 Ii; Louisville and Ma sh-
vile. l-2 to 40 3-S; Manhattan, / Ia to
81 2; Kansas and Texas preferred. 3-4
to % Ia: Tennessee Coal, 1 to 81 81, and
Pacific Mail, 7-s to % Ia
At II O'Clock the market was strong in
ton.
The market for stocks was strong to the
close, and several OF the active issues
scored further gains. Business was inters
fered with for a time by a parade of
sound money men, led by prominent
broker carrying the American flag
Among the notably strong stocks in the
final trading were Sugar, Chicago Gas,
the grangers. and Manhattan. Specula-
| tion left off strong. with prices at or near
| the best OF the week.
The evening times., 1896-07-11
WEST 7AZY OVER BRYAN
SiIvrrit,ss an the Pacific Coast Ex-
press Their joy. .s..a

SiIvcriirs nn the Pacific Coast Ex-
press Their JOY ..,a
Omaha, Neb., July 11.-From the time
the convention opened in Chicago yesterday
there were Gro wds atalI I'll bulletin boards.
Though not unexpected, when the first
bulletin sayiugs Bryan is nominated came,
the people seemed stunned for moment
and then wefH wild, the demonstration
growing and continuing for half an hour.
Crowds packed the streets until u late
hour keeping up the enthusiastic cheering.
There was aI continuous celebration all
over the city last night Stocks of fire.
works left over from the Fourth were used
up, principal corners were Illuminated with
red fire. flags were flying and decorations
were placed in position. In all of this
took an active part, and declared that they
will assist in thefovation which will he
rendered Mr. Bryan when he reaches Omaha
A large meeting in one Of the opera houses
last night was turned into an impromptu
ratification meeting OF the nomination,
every mention Of Bryan's name bringing
forth the pent-up enthusiasm of the audi
| ence. His welcome home viii lie by far
the largest affair OF the kind ever witnessed
| In the city.
! Salt Lake, Utah, July 1l.'-sThe town was
wild with enthusiasm for Bryan last night
| Cannons were fired and fireworks cent up
! General rejoicing. in which Democrats and
Republicans united, was the order.
REPUBLICANS WILL. SUPPORT HIM.
Ninety-five per cent. OF the prominent
| Republicans Of this city IN being inter
| viewed declare they will support Bryan
and free silver.
| Judge Goodwin. editor of the Salt Lake
Tribune. the leading Republican. paper in
| the state. sa VS.:
/ ''BEyan.is t,,eobest ma n named in tile con-
| vention. He will come near getting the in
dorsefisht OF the Popuiists. win come
nearer. harm0nizins all tue ,elements OF the
Democratic party than any man who could
The evening times., 1896-07-11
Fnrecnst TIu 8 ID. m., Sunday.

Forecast TIL 8 p. M, Sunday.
For the District OF Columbia. Delaware,
Maryland. Virginia and West Virginia, fair
and warm tonight and Sunday; southwest
erly winds: fair weather and high tempera-
ture will probably continue until Tuesday.
For Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jer-
sey. fair weather and high temperature Will
continue tonight and Sunday. probably last
ing until Tuesday; southwesterly winds.
Weather CondlfionsnndG enera Fore
cast
The distribution of high pressure remains
almost the same as yesterday. The center
of high pressure is on the south Atlantic
coast. and a belt of low pressure stretches
from the Gulf OF st. Lawrence westward
10 Manitoba and thence suuthward through
the Rocky Mountain districts.
Scattered showers have occurred in the
South Atlantic and Gulf States. and it still
remains somewhat cloudy In these districts;
elsewhere il is generally clear.
The temperature has risen slowly in the
central valleys and lake regions. and re-
mains nearly stationary on the Atlantic and
Gulf coasts.
Fair weather and slowly rising tempera-
ture is Indicated for the Middle and North
Atlantic States, the lower lake region, and
The evening times., 1896-07-11
MIXED POISON WITH BEER
John weigler Could Not See His
Family Starve. 'st'
Unable to Find work-when DiscOv-
cred by His Wife Life Was
Almost Extinct.

my God! Mamma. forgive me. oh, IL
could only undo what have done, but
did it for my family
With these pathetic words ,on his lips
John Weigler died last night, suicide.
Weigier was a fancy baker, and had been
pastry chef in tile leading hotels of Wash
ingtou.
HeIived at No. 1929 Seventh street north
west, and ended his days by swallowing
about two ounces OF paris green in glass
Of lager beer. @ ~.
The cause OF weigier's act was the tact
that he was out of employment, with
wife and five children to support. Want
stared his loved ones in the face.
The family physician, DR.. A. Behrend,
was quickly sent for. When be arrived
he found Weigler writhing in agony.
Weigier died a few minutes later. and the
Second precinct police were notified.
The coroner was informed, and will hold
an inquest at No. 2 police station at
O'Clock this afternoon.
The evening times., 1896-07-11
CALIFORNIA IN '97.
Trustees Have Concluded to Send the
Convention There

~
Convention There.
The final selection and announcement OF
San Francisco as the convention city Tor
'97 created no surprise, as this has from
the outset been a practically foregone
conclusion, the designation OF that city
being last year made al Boston. and nothing
having transpired to necessitate change
in the program.
This is source OF particular gratifica-
ton to The great mass OF Eudeavorers, who
have for the past four years been desiring
to visit tue Pacific coast, but each time be-
ing blocked in their wish by the inability
to secure reasonable transportation rates.
While there has been no specific arrange
ments perfected with the trauscontinental
railway lines as to a maximum rate, a tacit
agreement has been reached, which, it is
expected, will be carried into effect when
the proper time comes.
This agreement consists of a promise
from Coils P. Huntington that lie will
give to Endeavorers the same maximum
rate that be Offered to the Republican
convention provided San Francisco should
be chosen as the place OF meeting, that
having been $50 for the round trip from
Chicago.
To this must be added the rates from
Chicago to Eastern and Southern points.
The Southern Pacific Railroad has rem
dered every possible assistance in trying
to have San Francisco ratified as the city
FOR 81, having representative on the
ground TO distribute literature and other
wise aid in preventing adverse action at
the last min,ee.
The trustees did not interfere in the
matter OF transportation, leaving the
whole question to the committee which
Will be hereafter appointed at attend to
the details of the next convention, aud
accepting the guarantee of the California
delegation that all the arrangements will
be of satisfactory character. r
The evening times., 1896-07-11
Condition of the Water

High and low tides are officially recorded
at the Navy Yard today as follows:
High. Low,
200 a. m. SEQ a. M
2:35 p. IN. 10.25p. IN.
Temperature and condition oT Ire water
at a. m.:. Great tFalls-Temperature, 76;
condition, 3. Receiving reservoir-Tem-
perature, rs; condition at north connection,
B; condition at south connection, 8. Dis
tributing reservoir-Temperature 70; con-
dihon at inil1cnt gatehouse, 8; effluent
gatehouse, IA.
Schedule. for Street T.sghrtnc
Gas lamps lighted at s:36 p. M; extin-
guished at $40 a. m.
Naphtba lamps lighted at SAG p M; ex-
tiDguished at 3:49 a m.
lntandeScent ami electric lamps lighted
at S:19 p. M; extiDguished at 4.08 q. m
The evening times., 1896-07-11
FIRED AT TAB FAMILY
Frank Washington Shot His Sister
But Missed Father and Brother.
The Young woman Seriously Wound
ed-He Threatens Yet to Kill
All of Them.

Armed with an oId-fashioned 32-caliber
revolver, Frank Washington, colored, OF
No. 1920 Fourth street north west, made
determined attempt at 1 O'Clock this
morning to commit q triple murder.
He was inflamed with whisky when he
went home this morning, and having
fancied grievance against his father,
brother, and sister. who We're in the
house, he shouted:
81 have come to kill you all!''
With this he raised his revolver. The
father and brother fled. but his sister, Char
iotte, stumbled, and before she could re-
gain her equilibrium he fired at her poiIt
blank.
The bullet took effect in her neck. AS
she continued her flight the maddened man
fired again, this time the bullet penetrating
her arm.
Two more shots were fired at the other
members of the family, but none Of them
took effect.
Policemen Lghtfoot and Donovan, at
tracted by the shots and screams, soon Sc
cured the maddened Washington. He was
taken struggiingto to the Second precinct sta
ton.
The sister was removed in the patrol
wagon to Frecdman's Hospital. The pliyst
clans say today that while the young
woman's wounds are dangerous. she will
| probably live. The prisoner is twenty-four
years of age, and has had good reputa-
| ton.
He was semitic jail this afternoon to await
the result Of his sisters injuries. Wash
ington still declares that he will kill
the entire family.
The evening times., 1896-07-11
bland Says "sweep the Country"

Lebanon, Mo-, July 11.-Mr. Blan nd came
to headquarters yesterday afternoon when
he heard of the stampede to Bryan. Hewas
cheercd and his hand shaken on all sides
To alls for speech he said: Gentlemen, 1
have no speech to make now. As Demo
crat am satisfied with Bryan's nomina-
ton. l tell You, too, that believe the
Democratic party will sweep the country in
November. l thank my frie nds of all
parties. Democratic, Populists, and Re-
publicans for Your kind support"
The evening times., 1896-07-11
Centinued the Gas ses

Judge Miller today continued until Mon
day the cases OF George Sheridan and
David Rogers, the white men arrested yes
terday at the Capitol as suspicious per-
sons, on complaint of Mrs. Emily wagen-
seller. 4 visiting Christian Endea vorer. who
said they attempted to pick her pocket
The evening times., 1896-07-11

the Ohio valley. Generally fair weather,
but with n partial cIoudiness, is indicated
for the Gulf States.
The following heavy precipitation Tin
inches, was reported During the pasttwen-
ty-four hours Jupiter. 2.22; Lynchburg,
LOG; Mobile. 1:42: Montgomery, 116;
Greensboro, n. c., 1.52; Greenwood, 8. c.,
1.To; Longview. Tex, 80.
The evening times., 1896-07-11
ToIman Pays AIimony.

George R. To!man, the Treasury Depart
ment clerk who refused to pay his wife
today purged himself of contempt
before Judge Cole. He paid into court
5000 counsel fees and alimony, and was
discharged.
The evening times., 1896-07-11
HATCH IS FLABBERGASTED
Missouri Congressman Quite Updone
by Bland's Defeat

by Bland's Defeat.
Chicago, July 1l.-Hon. w. H. Hatch, of
Hannibal. Mo-, who was chairman of the
Committee on Agriculture in the House of
Representatives Fifty-third Congress, and
who would doubtless have been Secretary
of Agriculture had things gone Missoun's
way all along the lire, left for home last
night.
On the way to the station lie was asked
by reporter for the United Press for a
statement of opinion on the work of the
convention.
The factis. "he responded, 81 haven't got
over BANDS defeat. and am not consc.ous
of possessing an opinion. We did not in the
least anticipate such an issue as .Bry ans
nomination: we supposed he was here work
ing for Bland.
The evening times., 1896-07-11
Wife Alleges Deser,ion.

Ida B. Blackwell today brought suit for
absolute divorce from Callos R. blackwell
Descrtion was alleged. The wife asked to
resume her maiden name OF jefferson.
The evening times., 1896-07-11
Girls reform school rru,tees

The President today appointed Mr.. W. W.
johnson, William c. Endicott, jr.. and
Florence 7. Baxter 10 be trustees OF the
Girls Reform School of the District of
Columbia.
The evening times., 1896-07-11
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

Furnished by Seymour Bros, bank
ers and brokers, members of New
York Stock Exchange. Washington
office, Rooms } and 3a, sun building
T. A. Rreen, Manager.
The evening times., 1896-07-11

Woman Heater Sent to Jail
William ohnson will spend ninety days
in Jail for assauiting Lizzie Rcdman.
The evening times., 1896-07-11
Policy Promoters sentenced

Judge Miller today sentenced David Gar
nett. James Butler and George Washington
all colored. to two months in jail each for
promoting p,iicy.
The evening times., 1896-07-11

Important to Metropolitan r. r. Em-
plOyes.
Ten new houses for rent. northeast, near
the new car house, $40 and 81 2 Fer month;
five rooIns and cellar; large yard.
The evening times., 1896-07-11

$500 To Richmond, Va, and 81. 90
Return via Pennsylvania II. r..
During Christian Endcavor Convention
tickets will be sold daily until July 31st.
Short line. Fast through service. jy9-24t
The evening times., 1896-07-11

Can yoa solve Tue G. E. Puzzle, ,Ie-st
The Forrest City times., 1896-05-22
WIND AND RAIN.

The Hardest Ever Known at Huntington,
w. va.-Much Damage Done.
HUNTINGTON. w. Va, May 20.-The
heaviest wind storm ever known here
passed over this city late Monday
evening and was followed by rain in
torrents. In Central City much dam
age was done to the Ohio River rail-
way shops, the Huntington Glass Co.,
Shore Mills veneering plant and the
Beader box factory. At the latter
place w. Graham, the proprietor, was
badly injured by falling walls. Sew
sral other persons were slightly in
jured.
The Forrest City times., 1896-05-22
YELLOW AND RED.
Tho Pests Are Getting In Their Work
Among the spanish Troops.

The Pests Are Getting In Their Work
Among the spanish Troops.
WASHINGTON, May 0.-Surgeon-Gen-
eral Wyman, of the marine hospital
service, has received an official report
from DIR. Burgess, United States san
itary inspector at Havana, stating
that on May Is he paid one of
his frequent visits to all of the
hospitals in and around the city,
including the military, civic
and private institutions. He ascer-
tanned that nearly all the yellow fever
in Havana at present is among the sol
diers at the military establishment.
During the week of his visit IL new
cases of the disease developed
among the troops, and five deaths
occurred. On the day of his visit
rain fell for the first time in
six weeks, followed by exceedingly
hot, muggy weather. DIR. Burgess de-
clares that the effects of these warm
rains will be an increase of the disease
both in Havana and along the trocha,
where the sanitary condition is poor.
Smallpox, he writes, which has
existed in Havana for more than
eighteen months, isa again on the
increase, and fears are entertained that
it might become epidemic.
The United State consul at Cienfue-
gos reports to the state department
that the smallpox epidemic is becom-
ing quite alarming, there being over
300 cases in the town and its suburbs,
and the number of deaths rapidly
growing.