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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-23
AI.BANY'S INDEPENDENT DELEGATES
MKINLEY LEAGrERs SEND REPRESENTATIVES,
To THE STATE CONVENTION.


MKiNLEY LEAGUERs SEND REPRESENTATIVES,
TO THE STATE CONVENTION.
Albany. Aug o. (speciaD.-The Albany County
Mckinley I.eaguers held their county convention III
the CITY Hall to-day and elected the following dele
gates and aIternates TO the Saratoga Convention'
Delegates-IIoward ~ Fuller. william }. HnilS
John r Ross Henry T. Bradt. James a ShuttucK
Preston r. Galloway. William II Erwin Charles H.
cranneIl Edward f, Coons. John F. Montignani
Alexander SelkIrk Charles Hoffman, Smith . bri' H.
NJ F. Barber H. A. Strong. Morris 8. Mckenzie
Wnlihm H. Slingerland jr, = Bartlett. FRANK
Carty Robert G. Campbell. William Skinner and
Stephen G. Presser. Acknowledgements New
man. william ". Collard, James \. Watkins Peter
ID Lewis Thomas WEIGH George Baker. Jr.. Fred
Denne Charles Heidrich r G. Huntley Samuel
c. IannIng George Anderson Edward Penny
feather Thomas Fazakerly. Henry f.. Snow. Fred
erick Szomosc. O. Morris Harris. Abertus Halien-
beck John l.. Sweet, f. r. Beeney and John
Thomson.
John T. Ross was elected permanent chairman
John f. Montignani. who called the convention to
order in declaring Mr. Ross elected to preside said;
That there may be no MISUNDERSTANDING in the
mntter. would briefly state that 1t II not our pur-
pose disrupt any organization faithful 10 It's trust
We recognize that il is the duty Of the hour 10 be
Republicans regardless of consequences we should
desire OF holding place and devote our entire
energies from this time forth to what we must CON
We recognize Mckinley and Hobart as the candi-
Mckinley e was as' vded By members of his own
party. who have since returned TO support he
saw 10 these RepHblicans in this county IN you
do your duty well enough II y9m do not yo,i go
though created for defence Is one OF ne mos s
ever seen we have the pledges OF many eminent
men throughout the country that they viii stand by
us. and they mean what they say
Committees were appointed 10 nominate candi-
dates for comfy officers to perfect county organ
zation call primaries. etc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-23
THE UNIQUE NAY TURN FIIIBUsTER.

Detroit Aug s2-The sale OF the swift steamer
t-nique the negotiations for which have been unuer
way for some time were closed YESTERDAY Tne
nominal purchaser Is a Mr.. McGonse. OF Chicago
II was announced a few days ago that the Unique
was to be bought Tor the Cuban insurgents. ana
this report has not been denied, II she Is fdf the
Cuban cause the Unique will he taken down the
Welland Canal ard ST. Lawrence River to the At
luntic She Is ltS feet long - feet beam, ana was
built at St Clair Mich 1897. by {. McElroy She
has developed speed Of over twenty miles an
Huron and this city. As q hlbuster!ng vessel the
Vniaue could easily run away from anything IN
nc Spans Navy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-23

Birmingham. Ala Aug. % (SpeciaD. bama
pigron has been going with great regularity lately
TO European points via New-Oreans and Mobile
Within the last week go tons went TO Genoa, Italy.
and the same amount Liverpool from the Ten
ne see Coal. Iron and Railroad Company. Prom
inent iron men. who were seen to-day, say the
shipments are the result of the extraordinary low
price of iron caused 10y the lack OF confidence pro-
duced by agitation OF the silver question They say
II has gotten 10 be more prontable TO snip IRON
abroad than TO sell II at home.
j. Bowron. treasurer OF the Tennessee company,
asserts that the present low price OF iron II The
policy OF the Democratic party In prac-
icai
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-23
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. PAGES

bribery. according to the circumstances OF III
dvidua cases. A.. .,nar,n
II has been the constant effort OF the superin-
tendent to defeat the operation OF the consu,u
tionaI provisions OF his department lie mas SUI.
ceeded thoroughly The rules governing appointt.
ments have been broken down; positions IN III, ,ne
labor force have been filled by hquor-deaIe.s.
farmers. Aldermen and retired lawyers; men nay We
been employed for political work 10 be paiu ny
the State and the entire patronage has been mis-
used In a scandaous manner. The cost 10 the
State IL yet to be reckoned. -, ,.,,
The Civil Service Reform Association VIII naruIy
fail 10 present these facts to the Governor. IN
the opinion of the Association the removal 0, lie
Superintendent would be amply justineu ny '"o
evidence IT is prepared TO present
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-23
GENERAL AGUIRREs CASE

Washington Are "a note was received at the
Deoartnent OF Stat .,-ay from Consult General Lee.
M Havana stating that be Informed on the 18Th
instant by the Capan-General Of Cuba that the case
OF George W Agulrre had been transferred to the
civil Jurisdiction Mr.. Aguirre Is charged win re-
helion He was arrested few weeks ago whue
entering the port OF Havana TO take anvantage OF me
amnesty procamat lion issued by the Captain-ienersl
and was turned over the military authorities Tor
trla General Aguirre. being natnralized american
CITIZEN onsu-Cieneral Lee requested a clVi trlal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-23
Gludness Cores

Win a better understanding of the transient
nature OF the many physical ills which
vanish before proper efforts-gentle Efforts
pleasant Enthusiastically directed. There is COM
fort In the knowledge that many forms OF
sickness are not due to any actual disease but
simply to a constipated condition OF the system
which the pleasant family laxative. Syrup Of
Figs. promptly removes. That is why It Is the
only remedy with millions OF families. and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all who value
good health. Its beneficial effects nre due 10 the
fact that II is the one remedy which promotes
internal cleanliness without facilitating the or
gans on which II acts. 1t Is therefore all impor-
fant In order to get It's beneficial effects TO note.
when you purchase. that you have the genuine
article, which is manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only. and sold by all reputable
druggists.
II in the enjoyment OF good health. and the
system Is regular then laxative or other RENE
dies not needed. II afflicted with any actual
disease may be commended TO the most
skilfu physicians. but II in need OF a laxative
then one should have the best. and with the we'll
Informed everywhere Syrup Of Figs stands high
est and is most largely used and gives most gen.
eTal satisfaction.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-23
ygE REGINA Still TNDER SEIZURE.

Bridgeport Conn. Aug 22-Coector Goddard. at
the local custom House. received word from ash
lngton this morning TO send further particulars 10
Headquarters at once regarding the seizure few
DAYS ago OF the yacht Regina. owned by DR.. VIII
lard Parker OF Ncw-York city The physician
has already paid the fine of $3.50 imposed by the
Collector and IL anxious TO have the matter
dropped. but the Department at Washington de-
Glars that for n bOat-Owner TO carry passengers
for pay under the vessels rating ~ an offence not
to he overlooked. The Regina ~ sim heid ny the
customs officers here.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-23
THE REPUBLICAN CLUBS CONVENTION
NETWORK REPRESENTATIVES, STARTING FoF
MILWAC EE.

REPRESENTATIVES of local Republican organizations
started yesterday for Milwaukee TO attend the M
tional Convention of the League OF Republican
Clubs on Tuesday. More expected TO leave here
to-day.
The date set for the Milwaukee Convention is the
same on which the Republican State Convention
will be held at Saratoga. George f. Green presi-
dent of the State League has issued a circular
calling attention this fact. and urging all MEM
bers who are not going to Saratoga TO take the
train for Milwaukee and attend the League Con-
vention Much important business will come up.
and II is especially requested that the represents
ton be as complete as possible. General McAlpin
lie n candidate for reelection as president Of the
League Several influential men are mentioned as
also in the feel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-23
A MINISTER RUNNING FOR GOVERNOR

Greensboro n. c.. Aug. 22.-At tho State Conven-
ton OF the National Prohibition party. held here to-
day James H. Southgate the nominee for Vice
President of the United States. presided The fol-
lowing nomination were made: For Governor. the
Rev J w Holt: for Lieutenant-G Governor. T. NJ.
Stephens: for Secretary of State w O. Allen. for
Auditor John r. Miller: for Treasurer, Perry Nc
Lean: for Superintendent of Public instruction. j.
C. Balm: for Attorney General. Yancey H. Cox. for
Observation-Disclosures F. s. Blair and J. NJ Templeton
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-23
EAScETT PRESIDES IN CUEMt' NC.

EImira Aug. 22.-The Republican Convention Of
Chemung County met In Households this after
noon. Ex-senator J. Sloat Fassett presided Inc
following delegates elected: TO the State Con-
vention-J SIoat Fassett, DR.. Henry Flood. Ray
TomplIns Louis q Rathbun, Of Elmra; George
Banfeld OF Van Etten and John Bennett OF
IIorseheads Congressional Convention-Dr. T.. X
Wales c. b. Mather. Nj r. Cain. James d. Nc
Cam and Frank Kelsey. judicial convention
Charles f. knipp.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-23
HUNDREDS OF OTHER BARGAINS.
RI OOMINGDALE Bros, Sd Ave., 59th and Goth SITS.
THEY SAY THE INSURGENTS WILL WIN.
,.oo,, crpoprs ppo1Gur HERE BY FIVE CUBAN
OFFICERs-A DELEGATION TO HEAD
QUARTERS IN THIS CITY

n, tho Ward Line steamship Santiago. which ar
rived here Yesterday from Nassau were seVerai OH
Gers If the Cuban army. They bore dispatches lio"
General Gomez to the Cuban headquarters III tns
CITY The party made up Of eight men, TWO Oh
whom were newspaper correspondents. one plot
and the remaining five officers in the insurgen army
They were Severano. Gabois. Rafael Marin Ammo
p Mora Henry s. Ferr, Frank H. Rover FRANK
Hiigrass George Fosberry and George Reno. ihe9
had some difficulty in getting away from Cuoa' Du'
afterward II was easy sailing. They started from
Cavo Romano. Neuvilas, In the Province OF Puerto
Principe II took them day TO reach Lopez Light
and Andres Island. They then boarded sponSer
boat and reach Nassau The plot accompanied them
az none of the party knew how to manage boat In
those waters -, - .o
The men said that the fighting in CUBA was now
confined almost entire.y to skirmishes ana the ann
Of the green Spanish soldiers was so Daa ihat Few
Insurgents were killed in battle. The t,ubans. they
said were better marksmcn According 10 tne
Cubans the Manser rifles were not 10 be compared
with the Remngtons used by the Cubans There -
little trouble I'm landing expeditions on the island.
they declare the main difficulty being In evading the
i-nired States authorities. The members Of the party
that the insurgents would be successful rive
of them will return on the next expedition
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-23
RACE HORSES ~ 4 WRECK.

Canajoharie y Y. Aug. IA carload Of racing
horses owned by George w. Singer of Baltimore
Nd bound for the Rural Grove races, was wrecked
at spraker's last night Seven horses and three
men IN charge were badly cut and bruised. one
man had several ribs broken, and was internally
Injured but will recover The car was thrown on
The siding with such force that II ran OF the end
and down N nfteen-foo embankmenL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-23
MOTHER DR0WyED DAuGHTERS SAVED

Fall River. Mass. Aug. 2.-ElIzabeth Michaud.
forty-one years old drowned ana her two
daughters were in peril in South Watuppa POND
Yesterday afternoon. They were sailing with Ar
thur suprenaut and Hormdas Charbonneau and
were passing over the sandbars when light breeze
sprane I'D and frightened them They moved SUD
denly in the fiat bottom ID boat and II upset Inc
men chung 10 The two young women IN IN" WIFI
az hest thew could until three young men swan
out from shore and aided In rescuing mem ne
her body was recovered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-23
AssEMBr.yMAN BrDD RENoMINATED

Havana, y. Y. Aug. 22.-The Schuyler County Re
publican Convention held here this afternoon elect
cd the following delegates to the State Convention:
Oliver II Budd william VI Wait and Charles II
Buck oliver II. Budd was renominaed for Member
OF Assembly by reclamation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-23
MANY WANT TO HEAR GEN HARRISON.
An OVERWHELMING DEMAND FOR TICKETS TO


THE CARNEGIE HALL MEETING.
The Republican State Committee has been fairly
overwhelmed with appeals for tickets TO the meet
ing AT the Carnegie Music Hall. next Thursday
evening when General Harrison Is TO be the chief
speaker NJ M Ecksten. the secretary. who has
had charge of the correspondence on the subject,
said yesterday that it/began to look as If there
would be ten times many applications as there
were reserved seats. All this goes 10 show the
ca gerness of Republicans of this city to hear what
General Harrison will have TO say on the financial
question and other issues of the campaign.
Letters have been received by The Tribune from
Republicans In other cities. asking how they could
obtain tickets for reserved seats at the Harrison
meeting and they have been advised that the only
way was to send applications to Charles w. Hack
EFT the chairman of the Republican State Com
mittee at the Fifth Avenue Hotel in this city APP
parentIv enough out-of-town Republicans would
come to the city fill the hall If they could be as
sured of seats judging from the number Of such
Republicans who have sent applicat TO the State
Committee.
Mr. Eckstein said Yesterday that tickets would
be ready for distribution before tomorrow IL Is
likely that IL will be necessary to make provision
for an outdoor overflow meeting on Thursday even
ing.
Chauncey NJ Depew. who is to preside at the
meeting Will go TO Newport tomorrow to be pres
ent at the marriage Tuesday OF Harry PAYNE
Whitney Miss Gertrude Vanderbilt. at The
Breakers Cornelius Vanderbilt 5 handsome Newport
home While he Is there he will prepare the speech
that he will make ut Carnegie Music Hall In re-
Spouse 10 many requests he will make a longer
speech than chairman he otherwise would. He
expects the meeting to be one of the greatest ana
most enthusiastic of the campaign. He SAYS that
he has heard everywhere the test interest mani
tested in General Harrison's speech.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-23
Tile philippine PLOT.

Madrid Aug 22.-The Separatist pot which has
been discovered in the Philippine Islands * believed
here and also in Manila TO have been organized DN
committee of Philippine refugees in Hong Kong nav
ing relat tons WIKI the cuban rebels
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-23

Washington, Aug. IA letter received at Repub-
lican Headquarters here from the Chairman OF the
Republican State Central Committee of Montana
asserts that Montana is by no means certain to re-
turn d jority in favor of silver, and that even
Mr. Hartman. who has not yet been renominated
may have difficulty In obtaining an Endorsement
from his people. The letter says that while
there T. strong silver sentiment in that portion or
Montana where the large mines are located. the
chief sections Of the State are devoted 10 aeri-
culture and the inha bants are more interested In
protection for their wool industries than In free
Coinage In the mean time Mr.. Hartman H. stump
ing the With Minnesota District. where Representa-
tive Towne Is seeking to secure an Independent re-
election for Congress
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-23
THE NORTH CAROLINA CAMPAIGN

Hendersonvile. n. C.. Aug. 2-The Republican
State campaign formally opened here to-day,
with speeches by Senator Prtchard and d. l.. Rus
sell nominee for Governor.
The Populists of the With District have Endorsed
r. Il. Nnney. Republican for Congress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-23

Madrid Aug 22-The Madrid newspapers have
TONED in protest against the action OF the Govern
ment OF Venezuela in appointing General Pardo as
Venezuelan Consul 10 Madrid in view OF his past
connection with the Cuban nsurrecton: II Is ex-
nee ed that the Caracas Government Will annul the
aDpOlutment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-23

Syracuse Aug 22-Mator Theodore l.. Poole was
unanimously renominated for Congress In the
XXVIIth District by the Republican Convention
this afternoon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-23
M'KINLEY lays WORK is NEEDED
, LETTER FROM HIM READ AT MEETING IN

WOODSTOCK.

Woodstock Conn Aug 22-At the nas-raisne 20
dav under the auspices OF me Woodstock Mckinney
ard Hobart Campaign Club. Of which Dr. George
Austin Bowen Surgeon-General OF Connecticut Is
president there was large attendance, ana en-
thusastic speeches made. Among the letters
read was the following from Governor Mckinney:
Canton, July p. 1896.
Clarence W. Bowen. esq. .
NY Dear Mr. Bowen-I note with much satisfaction
thai the Republicans Of Woodstock intend 70 be
among the first to start the campaign pail ro'
Our friends must natter themselves mat tne
Republican party has an ear task before H. ] have
no doubt whatever as TO success. hut. in order TO
make the victory thorough and empha c. there is
need OF earnest, persistent and intelligent work
Probably never in the history OF The Republican
party has there been greater necessity LOT cam
paign of education and organzatl Ion Very iruy
yours, WILLIAM VI Ni\iT'1'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-23
THE STATE or THE GoLD RESERrE.

Washington Aug Eth" Treasury gold reserve
NJ the close OF business to-day stood at SO3 lS,No
The day s wlthdra walls we're $1,000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-23
MR.. BLAINE's SPEECH TO BE CIRCULATED

MR.. BLAINES SPEECH TO BE CIRCULATED
Washington, Aug 1-The Republican Congress
sIonal Committee has issued edition OF l.00Co)
copies of the speech delivered by James G. Blaine
IN the Senate February !. 1875. against free coinage
II is the speech quoted from by Mr. Bryan and the
committee proposes to give II the widest possible
circulation IL divided into subheads. calling at
tcnfion 10 the different ideas prominently advanced.
and is intended TO rofute the assertion made ny me
Democrats That Mr.. blaine at any time advocated
the free coinage Of silver.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-23
soI.Np-MONEY SENTIMENT IN MISSOURI

sOI-ND- MONEY SENTIMENT IN MISSOURI.
A prominent merchan, In broadway early last
week received from a highly respected merchant In
one of the most progressive towns In Missouri a
letter In which the following statements were
made
| can tell YOU now If you don't know IT, that the
danger OF lryans election is over. He cannot
make H. Immediately after the Chicago 'onven-
tiou there was some free-sver sentiment here
among the Republicans. but now not single one
out and about sixty Democrats In town SOUND
money | shall be disappointed II missouri does
not give Mckinley "A majority. think there Is
general feeling that Mckinley will be elected, ana
business Will settle down and people get out Of the
air
III the character Of my correspondent was
known" said the Broadway merchant yesterday 10
a Tribune reporter his words would have add
tional weight. but as the statements which have
given TO you for publication were contained In
private business letter. could not allow his name
10 be made public without his permission He IL a
cool calculating thriving and thoughtful business
man and Is the oldest and the leading merchant IN
MS town. Ills opportunities for getting at the
political feeling In his section OF Missouri are OF the
best, and his good judgment and veracity are be
y0nd question"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-23

The Association has information OF many oiher
cases IN which the appoIniees are either holding
sinecures or are grossly incompetent. IT would
be difficult 10 estimate accurately the cost TO the
State OF this sort Of administration There II
some evidence In the fact that under superin-
iendent Hannah In 1894 twenty -four men were
empoye fOremen. patrolmen ana sp.o,ai
agents az salaries aggregatng Sl'1ll, ana that by
the isi January. 1896, after Superintendent Ald
ridge had been In charge for one year, the toiai
OF such positions seycnty-two, ana Inc saIa-
ries paid $3.50 The total number Of employees
paid from the fund for maintenance IN IN' WAS
nc and In 1896 Isl A large proper Ion or the
500 900 appropriated for the Increased expenses
OF The canals during the current year Is naturally
accounted for In these figures
Information has been secured that large mum
her Of tine Department employees nave partlci-
patcd actively IN county caucuses. or nave oc-
cupled time for which the State has paid IN the
performance Of other political work. In many or
ihesc cases II has been stated that appointments
have becn made In direct consideration Of the
rendering. services OF this character.
II ia TO b. pointed out In this connection thai
under Section II. OF the Penal Code the use OF
official authority 10 secure the appointment 10
public Office employ OF any person In con
sideration OF the giving or using OF political IN.
alence or action constitutes bribery or attempted
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-21
GRAND JURY AT WORK.

The grand jury made It's first report to
the circuit court yesterday, and returned
two true and two not true bills. The
two uot true bills release Nina Wilson
from custody the party who made the
complaints having left the city. Nina
las been locked up for several months
ard is sufficiently punished for her crime
Larceny from u dwelling house--whlch
she has confessed as having committed.
II Is her intention to 20 to Boise, Idaho,
where her parents reside. The true bills
are against Elbe Johnson, on charge
OF embexxlement, and Frank Corey, on a
charge OF assault with a dangerous wea-
pom, the complainlIg witness being Al
bert Hansen, Before Judge Mcbride In
the matter OF NJ Hon VS. w. V. Sackett
ct al, the sale heretofore made was con-
tirmed. In the matter OF the Astoria In
vestment Company vs.. 5, W. Wright,
motion was sustained TO dismiss the APP
peal on account Of irregularities in the
transcript from the Justices court In
the matter OF Parker \ Hansen vs. Il.
NJ, Block ct al, motion to strike out
of the answer was overruled and the case
set for trial on February q.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-21
JUDGE NELSON 5 SCHEME.

IN the police court yesterday Richard
Harry. charged with inhuman :reHimen,
TO his wife, forfeited $40 bail In SPEAK.
ing OF he penalty for s;ch an onense,
Juuge Nelson said yesterday that he wus
almCct pOwerless to act In su n cases
q; 1, Is very seldom the WU.Lan viii ar
pear agaibst her husband Thejudge
said he was going to advocate scheire
y hereby the city would em NV Gfani
Pes 'iist. whose duty II would BE- to
enastise all Offenders OF this class. 70
make the scheme work. the guilty indi-
Vidual would be subjected TO the incon-
veniences OF apprehension and then re-
leased on SO or $50 bah. After lis ie-
lease, the Grand Pugllist would hun, him
up and punch his head. taking ca.e not
TO MAIN him for life or break any bones.
After the humping process he Grand
PUgillst would be arrested anl fined In
the sum OF nifty cents Cor lighting, the
remainder OF the forfeited hail going to
the q. L, as recompense for his labors.
The only trouble with the scheme is that
n woman might stand in with ;he G. r.
and have him pummel her husband a
dozen times a day. the Pugilist dividing
the compensation with her. I'he Judge
thinks his scheme all right.