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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-23
SENATOR ELK|NS
He is Sure West Virginia is Safe for
Mckinley.
HlS VIEWS as TO OTHER STATES
Sound Money Sentiment Growing
in Shenandoah Valley.
OTHER REPUBLICAN NEWS

Ex-senator Blair of New Hampshire was
caller at republican committee headquar-
tiers today, returning from a trip through
the Shenandoah valley of Virginia.
Sound money is making strong fight
in that section" said Mr.. Blair. There is
heavy disaffectiop in the democratic ranks,
scme of the most substantial men of the
valley coming over to our side on account
of the money question"
Senator EIkins on the Outlook.
Senator Elllins of West Virginia is in the
city for few days before starting again
on his stumping tour in West Virginia
The Senator has made ten or dozen
speeches in the northern part Of the state.
and in a few days will begin the campaign
in the southern portion. having entirely re-
covered from his recent indisposition. He
repudiates the insinuations that he Is luke
warm as to the results of the coming cleo
ton, and declares that he will continue IN
the campaign until the end, and will proo-
ably speak in Ohio, Indiana and illinois,
and possibly other states. OF his own state
he feels no doubt of the result. and says 1t
will give Mckinley majority of from
10000 to 15.00O.
There is some disaffecton among republi-
cans in the state on account of the silver
question, but this, Mr.. Ellins says, will be
more than made up by the vote of the
hos kept in close touch with the leaders.
and, from the infor nation he has received.
expresses the belief that Maj. Mckinley
will have walk over
1.-The republicans are certain of Ohio In
diana, Illinois. Iowa, Wisconsin. Michigan
West Virginia, Maryland and Delaware" "
he says. land the chances are favorable for
Minnesota. Nebraska, California and Ken
tucky.'
A Poll in Omaha.
Tie congressional committee is advised
that In South Omaha. Neb., a ballot was
taken at Cudahys packing plant a few
days ago and over 500 votes were polled
for Mckinley. All of the tickets We're
of the same color and the men We're pro-
election day. The vote stood in the pack
ing house: Mckinley, 1856; Bryan. 81; Pal
mer. 4. At the office: Mckinley, 80;
Bryan. II; Palmer. 4. Total-Mckinley
$780, Bryan, 323; Palmer S. FOur-fifths
of the men employed in the Cudaly plant
are old-lne democrats.
Representative Henderson of Iowa has
written the committee that the results of
his investigation in Minnesota warrant the
belief that he state Will go republican by
10000. He says that Congressman Towne,
the arch priest of free silver in the north
west. will be beaten in his own district.
Campaign Literature.
The republican congressional committee
expects to practically clos, the shipment
of campaign literature within the next
two weeks. The total amount shipped up
to that time will be about 125 car loads
This includes congressional and other
| speeches alone, and does not take into ac-
count the volume of small pastors, docu-
| ments, etc. The committee yesterday gave
an order for another million copies of Sec
retary Carlisles speech to the laboring mer
of Chicago
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-23

Secretary Carlisle is expected in this City
from Gray Gables tomorrow or Friday.
Secretary Herbert will return to this city
from his European tour about the 1st prox-
imo
Col Dallas Bache, medical department, is
at the Ebbitt.
Lieut. H. F. Jackson I'd Artillery, is in
the city on leave of absence.
Lieuts. o. w. Bell, Sd Cavalry, and II. H.
Lebbetts, 18th Infantry, are at the Ven
dome.
Maj. H. O. Perley, medical department, is
al 24lS 18th street.
Mr.. Don Fugitt, the captain of the Co
lrmbian University foot ball team, has
gone to study engineering at the Lehigh
University.
Capt. William Bainbridge-Hoff, formei iy
of the training ship Lancaster and now on
waiting orders, has returned to the city
from a short vacation. and is domiciled 1t
1879 jefferson place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-23
Kentucky Turnpike Rioters.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, September pa
special to the Commercial Tribune from
Lawrenceburg, Anderson county, Ky.. says:
The turnpike rioters are out again Non
day night they destroyed twenty OF the
twenty-four toll gates in Anderson county.
Last night they We're out to finish tne re-
manning four. The county last fall voted
to make the pixies free. Proceedings for
appraisement, condemnation and purchase
have been made, but the people did not
wait for relief in that way and resorted
to mob law. Under the laws of Ken
lucky this county will have to make good
the less and damage by the mob.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-23

The Treasury Department has received
Information of the expected arrival tor,or-
row at San Francisco of s., 500 900 i'm Eng
lish sovereigns, which will be deposited IN
the United States mint in that city in eX-
change for gold mint certificates, and these
in turn will be deposited in exchange for
currency to be paid to the importers IN
New York. This gold comes from Aus
tralia on the orders of New York bankers
and brokers and comes via San Francisco,
that being a shorter route than by way of
Southampton. This shipment, added to
amounts already reported in sight, will
bring the reserve up to about $12i, 800, 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-23

Mr.. Won Hengelmuler, the Austrian min
lister, has returned TO the city from lCng
visit to Austria and has resumed his res
idence at 1907 Connecticut avenue Some
time ago 1t was reported from Vienna that
the diplomatic representative of Austria
at Washington was to be raised to the
grade of ambassador, but the report lacks
official confirmation In case of such &C.
tion the United States would take similar
action in the case of it's representative at
Vienna, and Minister Tripp would become
an ambassador like our representatives at
London, Paris, Berlin and Rome
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-23
GALE SWEEPS LONDON.
Damage Caused to the Coasting and
Fishing Vessels.

LONDON. September 23.-A terrific gale
has swept over this city and the coasts of
the United Kingdom. The storm broke last
evening, and lasted all night long. playing
havoc with the trees in the London parks
and causing a great amount of damage
among the coasting and fishing craft. The
slight.
The Red Star Line steamship Rhynland,
Capt. Benyon, from Philadelphia on Sep
tember II for Liverpool, arrived at Queens
town this morning, and reported having
passed through the full force of the gale
yesterday. Heavy seas swept over her and
flooded her deck house and state rooms
The mail boat running between Calais
and Dover was badly damaged by the
storm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-23

Lieut.. Lang, the officer who caused some
thing of a sensation in army circles a few
years ago by marrying the daughter of an
enlisted man at West Point is likely to be
placed on the retired list on account of
physical disabilities. He has been on the
sick list for several months, and an order
just issued extends his leave fer six montha
on surgeons certificate of diSab bility. If his
incapacity for active service continues be-
yond the limits of his additional leave, it is
probable that he will be ordered to exam
ination for retirement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-23

The President has pardoned James g..
Dozier, sentenced in Mississippi to three
years imprisonment for embezzling a letter,
and has commuted to eleven months actual
Imprisonment the thirteen months sentence
imposed in the case Of Matthew Simanoff
and Nicolo Sackaloff, in Alaska, for illegal
sale of liquor. Pardons have been denied in
the clses Of Ham and Jim Stuart, sentenced
in Texas to two years imprisonment for
counterfeiting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-23
Railway COnductors' Convention

LOS ANGELES, September 23.-The BIZ
ennial convention of the Order of Railroad
Conductors of America, to be held in this
city in the early part of next May, prom
ises to be one of the most notable gather
ings in the history of the city. Elaborate
preparations are now under way by the
railroad men of southern California for
entertaining the visitors.
Grand Chief Conductor Clark who is at
the head of the organization, has been
in the city for several days attending to
preliminary matters in connection with the
convention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-23
DIDN'T KNOW 1T WAS GOOD.
An OMctaI at Democratic Hcndquar. r.
tcrs Hah Doubts About Gold Coin.

tcrs Has Doubts About Gold Coin.
Mr.. ". S. Mexican, the assistant secretary
of the National Associa ton of Democratic
Clubs, went into an uptown national bank
this afternoon with two drafts. calling for
five dollars each. Pushing them in at
the paying tellers window, Mr.. Mexican
said:
Il want gold for those
The paying teller cast hasty and expert
eye over the securities, and picking up two
five-dolar gold pieces, showed them back al
Mr.. Mexican.
Il don't want that stuff said Mr.. Nc
Kean, abruptly.
why, that's gold" returned the aston
ished paying teller.
Can you buy stamps with it, inquired
Mr.. Mckean.
why, Of ccurse" said the teller.
"Well' said the customer, reluctantly
gathering up the coins, Il thought if took
those down and offered them for stamps
that Jim Willett might give me fits"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-23
To Elect Blackburn's Successor.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, September 23.-A
special to the Commercial-Tribune from
Frankfort. KY, says: There is now little
doubt that an extra session of the Ken
lucky legislature will be called following
the November election, and that the sena-
torial race will be revived and a successor
to Joe Blackburn elected, who will be
either a republican or John G. Carlisle
The point as to whether the election could
be made in an extra session Is not now dis
Iuted. as it has been settled by Acting
Governor Worthington's examination of
authorities on the subject. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-23
senator sherman at Chicnxo.

CHICAGO, September Ex-senator John
Sherman addressed the monday meeting Of
the Commercial Mckinley Club No. ] to-
day. His presence was entirely unexpected,
he having just returned from a trip
through Montana and Colorado. At the
urgent request of club members he con-
sented to make a short speech, and q large
crowd 0roAted him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-23
Lord snckvjlle's Cousin Killed.

PITTSBURG, Pa, September 23.-Dr
John c. Sackville, aged eighty-two years,
once a skilled surgeon and eminent physi-
clan, was struck by Baltimore and Ohio
train at Washington. Pa, today and in
stantly killed. DIR. Sackville was cousin
Of Lork Sackville, formerly English am
bassador at Washington, d. c., and a
brother-in-law of the English poet Robert
Carr Foster
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-23

GUTHRIE. o. T., September 23.-John
Daniels, the wealthiest man in Guthrie
committed suicide last night, shooting him.
self through the heart in the presence Of
his wife. He is supposed to have lost his
reason through worry ovef the serious
illness of members of his family. The
family came from Lincoln, Neb., four
years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-23
"Hey Rube,. Went Cra.v.

CINCINNATI. Ohio. September 2s.-
Austin B. Crary, known as Hey Rube,"
for many years with Barnum's circus and
recently with the Geological Garden here.
was yesterday committed to Longview
Asylum. After acting as crazy man for
thirty years he finally became crazy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-23
ocean steau.han. Arrived.

NEW YORK. September 2s.-Arrived.
Southwark, Antwerp.
SOUTHAMPTON, September 2.-Ar-
rived, Trave. New York. for Bremen.
QUEENSTOWN, September 23-Arrived,
Rhynland, Philadelphia
GLASGOW, September 23.-Arrived, An
chcria, from New York
BREMEN. September 23.-Arrived, Sa-
1ier, Baltimore
LIVERPOOL, September 3,-Arrived
ScytEia, Boston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-23
CZAR TAKES A REST.
Queen Victoria COnErnt tula ted ON the
Length of Her Reign.

BALLATER, Scotland, September %
The czar and czarina today are recnpera-
ting from the excitement Of yesterday, and
with the exception of a drive about Bal
moral it is not likely that there will be any
incident of note during the day.
Queen Victoria from early morning had
been receiving an enormous number OF
cong1 atulatory kilograms from all parts
of the world this being the day that her
reign becomes the longest i'll English his
tory. A large force of telegraph opera
tors at the castle is employed in answer
ing these messages.
The car reached Balmoral castle last
evening. The railroad track was heavily
guarded along the whole line.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-23
FUSION IN KENTUCKY,
POpulists and Democrats Agree on the
Electors.

Major P. P. Jchrston, chairman Of the
silver democratic state central committee,
and Joe A. Parker, chairman of the pop
ulist state executive committee, met at
Louisville yesterday afternoon and signed
an agreement whereby fusion in presiden-
tial electors is to be effected, the populis:s
Withdrawing their ticket in return for two
places on the democratic ticket. The demo-
cratic candidates for Congress will be sup
ported by the porul:sts wherever such an
arrangement car be made, the object, as
expressed in the agreement, being to Sc
cure the election of w. J. Bryan for Presi-
dent and a Congress in harmony with his
views on the financial question"
Major Johnston says this makes Ken
lucky sure for Bryan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-23
Killed without Proyocntion.

CINCINNATI. Ohio, September 23.-Geo
Lewis, aged twenty-five, a colored boot
black. was shot and instantly killed in
Newport yesterday by two white men,
BOB clark and James Z. Austin. The
murderers fled through houses and back
yards, but were soon caught. Austin
said they met Lewis, and without a word
Clark drew his revolver and began firing
The men were intoxicated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-23
Two New teamships.

The United States consul at Belfast, Ire
land, reports to the State Department that
the Atlantic Transport Steamship Company,
the stock of which is held principally by
Americans, has contracted for the constr uc-
ton of two twir-screw steamships, with e.
freight capacity of 10000 tons each and ac-
commodations for 80 passengers, TO equal
the best Atlantic liners. Each vessel is to
cost $75O, 900, and is to be added to the line
between New York and London.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-23
Candidate Bryan Left Philadelphia
This Morning.
SOLDIER ORATORS SPEAK IN WISCONSIN
Nominations by the Democrats in
Philadelphia.
CURRENT POLITICALMATTER

PHILADELPHIA, September 23.-CanGi-
date Bryan left this city on he O'Clock
train via the Belvidere division of the
Pennsylvania railroad on his tour of north
ern New Jersey. He will speah in many
cities and towns, including Lambertville
Phillipsburg, Belvidere, Washington, Hack
ettstown, Dover, Morristown, The Oranges
and Newark. He will stop one hour al
Washington. At Newark the principal
speech of the day will be made. Mr.. Bryan
is accompanied by several members of the
New Jersey democratic state committee
There were very few persons at the hote
ard railway station to see him off.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-23
Big Fire Mt Burlington, Iowa.

BURLINGTON, Iowa, September 23--The
Cascade Lumber Company's mill and a
large portion of the company's lumber
yards burned this morning. The loss is
10000 on mills and probably $4,000 on
lumber. Insurance about $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-23
Interest in Jerry simpsons District.

HUTCHINSON, Kan, September 23.-Con-
gresham Chester A. Long, who has been
renominated by the republicans Of the sew
enth district, and ex-Congressman Jerry
Simpson. the populist. began a series Of six
political debates here yesterday. The crowd
present was estimated at from 5000 to
1O,OO persons. while only $500 could be
accommodated in the auditorium. When
the doors were opened notwithstanding the
assistance of a heavy police force, the
crowd surged for admttapce, carrying the
Police with them and injuring several wo-
men and children
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-23
May Make the Indictments Defective

ARDMORE. 1. T., September 23.-Much
Importance is attached to a decision of the
appellate court at South McAllister, hand
ed down by Judges Springer and Lewis, in
the case of Curtis VS.. the United States.
The court holds with Judge Kilgore, that
an Indian by blood was not a competent
grand juror. As a large number of grand
jurors heretofore have been Indians by
blood. the legality of many indictments
found hy tuese Jurors will be attacked
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-23
DISCHARGED THE POLICE.

Bel1efOntEtne, Ohio. Had No Money to
Pay Their Salaries.
BELLEFONTAINE. Ohio, September %.
All city prisoners have been released for
want Of money to pay the sheriff for their
keeping The entire police force was dis
charged for the same reason, and the city
is now left without any protection what
ever save that of the mayor and marshal.
The city has been without saloon for nine
years, but last night the city council voted
to leave the question of their return to
vote of the people. The action of the alder
men has created much Indignation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-23
To Drill Naval Militia.

The monitor Monadnock left Port Angeles
Washington, this morning for Eureka, Cal,
to drill the naval militia Of California.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-23
ARRESTED FOR 1NCENDIARIsM.
An Old EmplOye Charged With Fir
ing IL Building at Savannah.

An OId Employs ChNFBeO VIII FIF"
ing IL Building ut Savannah.
SAVANNAH, Ca, September 23.-Fire
this morning gutted the five-story building
on Pay street occupied by A. B. Hull &,
Co., wholesale grocery, and damaged the
adjacent building, which was unoccupied.
The loss on stock is about $35,OOO with
$1,000 insurance The damage to buildings
IS estimated at $4,000. Frank McStay, a
foreman, fell through a grating, receiving
injuries from which he soon died. James
McNally, young white man, formerly en-
ployed by the firm, has been arrested for
incendiarism. The building has been gut
ted three times, there having been five
fires in II during the past three years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-23
SOLDIER ORATORS.
Distinguished Veterans Speak for the
Gold Standard.

MADISON, Wis, September 23.-The CO.
tere of soldier missionaries who max
ing tour of Wisconsin this week in the
interest of the gold acknowledgements
Sickles Siegel, Howard. Alger and Cor
porar Tanner arrived at Madison this
morning and addressed an audience of 1909
at the University Armory building at 1890.
Upon arrival at am. they were given an
informal reception by Governor Cpham at
the executive chamber, and so great was
the crush that all did not have an oppor-
tunity to shake hands with them before
the hour for speaking arrived. AT 10
O. clock a procession was formed for the
march to the armory, a mile away. and
Notwithstanding the early hour, the parade
was a mile in length. The speakers rode in
a carriage. accompanied by Governor Up
ham and members of the reception commit
tee and escorted by 300 soldier veterans
marching on foot. followed by the Sound
Money Club of the Fuller & Johnson and
Gisholt manufacturing plants, ward clubs
and delegations frcm the surrounding
country. AS the parade approached the
armory a salute of thirteen guns was fired.
Senator Villas presided at the meeting
and in opening made brief but stirring
speech. This afternoon the party left to
continue the tour through the north and
west, speaking at Lacrosse this evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-23

Acting Controller of the Currency Coffin
received telegram from the presidents of
two national banks in Leadville, Col. this
morning, saying that business had been re-
sumed and that the national banks had re-
opened their doors. The restoration of
order is believed TO he due to the presence
of the National Grard of the state. which
was called out when the trouble first as
sumed a serious phase.
The evening times., 1896-09-25
CRANKS VISIT WASHINGTON
Police Kept Busy Looking After
Demented Persons.
Some of the UHwelcome Visitors Are
Ih, ,Irgerous-Number Sent to the
Governments Insane Asylum.

This city is Inflicted with its annual ep-
idemic OF cranks, according to the records
at Sanitary Officer Franks headG uarters
During the present month about twenty
demented and erratic human beings have
been taken in charge by the police and dis
posed OF, either being sent out of the Dis
trist or confined i'll the government insane
asylum
During the present week the authorities
have had 10 contend with five chronic cases
The first of these was The Nebraska far
Iner. who was taken in by Policeman Barry,
while trying to gain All audience with the
Attorney General. Then came victre,
the French Canadian who slashcd Dr.
Vests hand with knife at the Emergency
Hospital. and tried to stab Policemen Bel
and Schuyler.
The next was an East Washin gtonpainter,
who terrorized children Oh the streets. F OIL
lowing him came George Washington, the
crazy cOlored man, who claimed 10 I've
600 years old, and who demanded et.i-
form that he might call on the President IN
style. He was captured in the Capitol.
The Fourth precinct police are looking
fora adangcrouslunatic in South Washington,
and If lie is caught today it will make a
total of six cranks in six days
The fellow who is now teing looked for
is a short German, about forty years OF
age. His halluciDation is that he is author
iZed by an unknown power to select sub
jecis for new nation. to be established on
an island in the Mediterranean, with him.
self as king. He has annoyed number
Of citizens by calling at their homes to
unfold his cranky schemes and complaint
was finally made to the police
The evening times., 1896-09-25
uEARD BY--
. THE LOUNGER.

~ Lien GARDNER ROTH, a New York
travelling man, is guest at the
Raleigh. He has just completed q
trip through Pennsylvania.
In Allentown he said n ba nd OF men who
are preparing to emigrate to South Dakota
where they will settle on government liant
The leader ofthe party has given the matter
great deal Of, Study and has put himself
10 communication with the authorities of
the foterior Department, who expressed
themselves as eager to CO operate with him
in tiis settlement.
Tue COLONY is limited TO seventy five
men, OF whom fifty have already been Sc
will be accepted, nor will minors, Unless
accompanied by their parents. The colony.
when 1t starts, will be composed almost
entirely of Germans
The start will not be made until next
spring, hut in the meanwhile preparations
arebeingcompleied: Theprospectivesettlcrs
are laying In their stock Of clothing, house-.
hoid utensils, and the like. paying particu-
lar attention to seeds and essentia * for the
farm, as agriculture will be the principal
occupation OF the colouists
They propose organizing n small town.
Evcrybdy, says Mr.. Koti;. who has heard
OF the scheme commends IL as likely to
succeed, and the only regret is that many
more OF the calamity howlers VIII O are COM
plaiuing OF lack OF work do not follow tiicir
example.