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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-04
LOND0N'S VIEW,
100 Much TO Expect Mr.. Cleveland to
Run.

Run.
LONDON, September Am editorial in
the Times this morning, discussing the DO
htlcal situation in the United States in con-
nection With the indianapolis convention
says that for President Cleveland to pre-
sent himself as a stalking horse to secure
Mr.. McKinley's return is rather more than
could be expected from politician. in the
American sense of the word
The American electors" saws the Times
win the instinct for taking side, will
probably ignore the Palmer ticket as some
thing too refined and sublima,ed for every
day life. The outcome of the contest is
therefore as doubtful as ever Without
understanding the evils of protection re-
gime, we are compelled to confess that they
would be insignificant compared with a free
silver regime. Looking to the indecisive
attitude OF the republican leaders on the
question. We shall be agreeably surprised If
Mr.. Mckinley obtains such majority as
will give G. permanent check to the free
silver movement. 1t is more likely that Mr.
Bryan Will receive so large share of the
popular vote as to encourage the silverites
and populiSts to pursue the propaganda
with such increasing energy that il would
be rash to predict the future. II is evident
that political parties and principles in the
United States are in a state Of solution de;-
rimental both to the material interests of
the United States and their commercial
relations with Great Britain
The Daily News, in an editorial on the
Indianapolis convention, expresses the wish
that there was the slightest chance for
Gen. Palmer to be elected.
But if he keeps Mr.. Bryan out of the
White House." the Daily News adds "he
will have fulfilled the purpose of the dem
ocratic mugwumps.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-04
The New Commander-in-Chief of the
G. A. R.
ACTION OF The ENCAMPMENT
Other Proceedings at St. Paul This
Morning.
SKETCH OF THE NEW HEAD

ST. PAUL, Mimi, September 4.-When
nominations for commander-in-chief were
declared in order in the Grand Army en-
campment this morning D. r. Ballou Of
Providence, r. l., was nominated by his
comrade, Spooner, of the same state; Judge
NJ. l.. Haywood of Nebraska presented the
name of Maj. Thaddeus S. Clarkson of
Omaha; the name of E. H. Hobson of
Kentucky was offered by Gen. Case of
Tennessee; Jno. c. Linehan of New Hamp-
shire was brought forward by Daniel
Coggswell of that state, and Rear Admiral
Meade was presented by a Dakota delegate
Seconds for the nomination of Clarkson
came quickly from all over the hall, but
one of the first men up was Admiral Meade,
who withdrew his own name. 1t at once
became evident that Maj. Clarkson would
win, and all the other names were with
drawn and he was nominated by acclama-
tion
Maj Ciarkson was at once called to the
stage and acknowledged the honor con-
ferred on him in an eloquent speech.
Gen. j. H. Mullen of Minnesota was elect
ed senior vice commander-in-chief, having
been designated for that honor by the De-
partment of Minnesota, the custom being
to give the position to the state holding
the encampment.
The New Commander.
Thaddeus Stevens Clarkson was born at
Gettysburg, Pa. in 1910. He was educated
three miles from the great battlefield of
Antietam. He enlisted April 16, 1861, with
in two hours after the appearance of Pres
ident Lincoln's call for 1900 men for three
months, in Company E, 1st Illinois Artil-
lery. He went to Cairo. served under Gen.
Grant there: re-enlisted for the war July
&c. 1861: was promoted December /, 1861
to be adjutant Of the 18th Illinois Cavalry:
served with that regiment and on the staff
of Gen. John w. Davidson, participating in
the battles with that commander on the
march to Helena and Little Rock, Ark He
was assigned to command 1t during the
Arkansas campaign. In August, 1863, he
assisted in raising the Sd Arkansas Cav
airy of Union white men of that state; was
promoted to major and commanded the
regiment until nearly the close of the war,
participating in nearly all the battles in
Arkansas under Gen. Steele. On Novem-
ber II, 1862 he was married to Mary
BeecEer Matterson, and today has five
children.
He went to Nebraska. settling in Omaha
with his brother. the late Bishop Clarkson,
In March, 1866 and has lived in the state
for thirty years. He was postmaster of
Omaha under President Harrison's admin
iStration.
Maj. Clarkson was on the executive COM
mittee of the national council of admins
tration, G. A. R., for three consecutive
years: was elected department commander
of Nebraska by accamation at the en-
campment in February, 1880. He has also
been commander of the Loyal Legion of
Nebraska.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-04
COM M ERCIAL TRAVELLERS
They Will Be Potent Factor in the Com.
ing Campaign.
Ninety Per Cent Of Them Are Claimed
to Be for Sound Money-One
of Them Talks.

One OF the most potent factors in the
coming campaign, 1t is said, is the part
which the commercial travellers, or drum
mers," will play. 1t is claimed that 90 per
cent OF the commercial travellers of the
United States are sound money men, and
that. therefore, their efforts will accrue to
the benefit of the Mckinley ticket One
OF the representatives of one of the largest
wholesale houses in America, a firm en-
pioying hundreds of travelling statesmen.
was caller at republican congressional
headquarters this morning.
md In the course of my travels" he
SAID, that the travelling men are almost
unanimous for sound money. In these
.ilhes politics is talked almost as much
as business, and''-here he gave a sigh-''in
some cases. as have found 10 my sorrow
1t is talked in lieu of business. / think the
lravellng men are advocates of sound
tho.., not aitogether because they know
that to preach this doctrine would be ac-
cep.apie 10 their employers, but because
tneir cwn experience, their practical knowl-
euge OF business affairs, their acquaintance
mern. MIL 'ne a most minute Details of the COM
merce and manufactures OF the country,
convince them that the best interests of
.iie chieed states will not b. served by the
elec ton Of the Bryan ticket
II is true, no doubt, that the great con,
n-a. eisdl nrms, having ramifica tions into
every state and section, arc welding ibatr
,-Iuence in behalf of the sound money
.icket- know of che firm and / supnose
.nere are many others, that advised its
.iatenng men to use their influence as far
Is s possipie IN swaying public opinion in
the course of their travels in behalf of
sound money. l can say, and withou.
esotlsm, Tor L refer to the travelling men
as body, that they do WELD an Influence
IN business circles. They are the dire II
INK OF communication between urban and
SUBURBAN interests. They do more 10 dis
semlhate ideas, opinions and information
than any other power does exccpt the
press. 1hey might be called interst lte
carriers of news AS a rule their on,nions
ana utterances are received with consider
atlon and carry weight with them. M be-
iiei Is that the enlistment Of the sympa-
.nles ana active EFFORTS of the commercial
travellers of the United States in hehalf of
soChd money, as is now the case, will
MAKE .. many votes for the Mckinley
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-04
COMMANDER NEWELL DEAD.
One of the Best All-ArOund Omcers in
the Navy Gone.


the Navy Gone.
The Navy Department today was in
formed of the death of Commander Newell,
U. S. N, at Seattle, Wash. yesterday after
noon at 2:30 o'clock. Commander Newell
had been in i'll health for several years.
When stationed in this city a couple Of
years ago he broke down in health and
was given sick leave for year. He partly
recovered his health, and requested to be
assigned to duty before the expiration of
his leave, and he was given the command
of the Detroit, or the Asiatic station. A
couple of months ago he was examined by
a medical board, and ordered home. Upon
reaching the United States he was pre-
vailed upon by some of his friends to be-
come their guest at Seattle until he should
be able to stand the long overland journey
to the east, and it was at the home of these
friends that he died.
Commander Newell was regarded as one
of the best ''all-around' officers in the
navy. and it was his energetic and am
bilious spirit that led him to resume active
duty before his health was fully restored
He had a long and honorable career, hav-
ing been in the volunteer service of the
army during the early days of the war,
and until he entered the navy. He was a
native of New York. to which state his re-
mains will be taken for interment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-04
COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES.
How They Operate in Great Britain
Told in q COMsuPs Report

How They Operate in Great Britain
Told in ConsuPs Report.
Starting with a statement Of the purposes
of committee just arrived in Australia
from England. connected with the supply
Of the cooperative wholesale society of
England with Australian food product t..
United States Commercial Agent Height
ley at Newcastle, New South Wales, has
contributed to the files of the State De-
partrnent a most interesting and instruc-
tive description of the workings of the
cooperative societies in Great Britain. Few
persons in this country have any concep-
ton of the magnitude of the operation of
these associations or of their beneficial
results, but some idea Of their extent may
be gathered from Mr.. Keightlcy's state
ments that In the British Isles they employ
10000 people and produce of their own
wares $30.OOO.0OO annually; that they de-
vote quarter of million dollars annual
ly to educa tional purposes, such as the
maintenance Of reading rooms and free
library classes, and have trade amounting
to $291 10000 each year. One society
claims to feed and clothe one-seventh Of
the British people, and altogether there
are between 1900 and 1 400 of them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-04
THE FAIR Will CASE.
MRS. oelrtchs ana Miss Fair Have
Cl0nGcd Their Minds

ssh0 <AAO0 nave
Changed Their Minds.
SAN FRANCISCO, September 4-Herman
oelrichs and his wife and Miss Virginia
Fair are on their way from New York to
tfis city to become Witnesses in the will
contest 1t is twenty-five months since
Senator Fair died. and his son-in-law and
two daughters are said to be very impa-
tient over the slow progress being made in
setting the estate. Charles L: Fair is con-
testing the Mrs. Nettie Craven-Fair pencil
will. Mrs. Oelrichs and Miss Virginia Fair
are on record as being In favor Of proba ting
the pencil will. Charles Fair was originally
IN that position himself, but not long ago
George A. Knight, his attorney, Withdrew
his petition in favor of probating the
pencil will and entered.a a contest against 1T,
Mrs: oelrichs and Miss Fair, notwith-
the pencil will now. For some reason, how
ever, Attorneys Ll4yd and Wheeler, on
tier behalf, have n4tye seen fit to with
draw their petition For probating the pen
Gil will.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-04
EFFECT OF THE THIRD TICKET.
Sound Money Democrats i'm Alabam ms
Are DeliRhted

sound Money Democrats i'm Alaba m a
Are Delighted.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
MONTGOMERY, Ala, September 4.-Tne
sound money democrats here express de-
light with the ticket and platform put out
ut Indianapolis. They hold the belief that
the nomination of a federal and confederate
general shows the death of sectionalism in
this country, and contend that it mems
that patriotism of high type is taking
possession of the people. Alabama, they
say, will give the ticket large vote, the
most enthusiastic placing the vote at SO, 600
to 10000, while the more conservative
claim that it will not fall below 10000 A
vigorous congressional campaign will be
waged in each district in the state by the
sound money democrats.
What Is Said In Maryland.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
BALTIMORE, Md, September 4-The
ticket nominated at Indianapolis is being
widely discussed by members of both par
ties today. and every shade of opinion Is
expressed as to its Importance as a factor
IN determining the outcome of the cam
paign. At the democratic headquarters the
third ticket movement is treated with in
d1nerence and apparently sincere express
sions of ridicule. Chairman Talbot told
Inc star correspondent, this morning that
he believed that 1t would not affect the
result in Maryland. 1.-The only democrats
who will vote it," said he ARE those who
would otherwise undoubtedly vote for Nc
Kinley. 1t will poll a light vote here, but
it will prove Interesting as evidence of
how small the crowd OF. bolting democrats
in Maryland really is"
Chairman Jones Of the democratic cam
pa!gn committee ech6ed this opinion
Cnalrman wellington of the republican
state central committee said: "I am heart
ny glad that third ticket has been nom
mated: 1t will unquestionably injure Bry-
an IN TINS state. 1 believe that it settles all
doubt of McKinley's Sbilitv to carry Marv-
iand; He will certainly win here against a
Speaker Mudd and other prominent re-
Punilcans say that the vote the third ticket
will get here renders RrVan's cbanco ~
carrying the state out OF the question.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-04
Senator Gorman,. Return Home.

Senator German arrived at his home, in
Laurel last evening, after a three weeks
stay at Saratoga and New York city. The
Senator seems in excellent health and spir-
its, and it is evident his short vacation has
benefited MIN greatly. Mr.. German was
greeted on his arrival by quite number
of friends, among whom was ex-Congress-
man Barnes Compton, one Of his closest and
mcst intimate friends. The Senator chat
ted pleasantly with all whom he met.
From now until election day 1t is ex-
pected the Senator will be busy man. 1t
is probable that he will be constant vis-
itor at state headquarters in Baltimore
and at the branch of the national commit
tees Headquarters in Washington.
Senator German on his arrival home yes
terday also greeted for the first time his
first grandchild, the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard johnson, which Is about ten
days old.
The Senator was accompanied on his trip
by his son, Mr.. \. P. German, jr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-04
Executive Clemency,

The President has pardoned Frank Pru-
ner, sentenced in North Carolina TO five
years imprisonment for counterfeiting
and cammuted to a fine of 5000 the SEN
tence of three months Imprisonment and
fine imposed in Florida upon John Darklcy
for Illicit distilling
Applications for pardons have been de-
med in the cases of Samuel Kinser, ct al.
sentenced in Virginia to one years impris.
onment for breaking into post Office;
Alto Hooker, sentenced in northern Georgia
to fifteen months for stealing letter and
George Ledford, sentenced in eastern Ten
nessee to one years Imprisonment for vio-
lation of the postal laws.
The President has paraoned VIM. Afford
sentenced in Arkansas to six months and
fine for Illicit distlling.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-04

The trustees of the Confederate Memorial
Association met yesteday- at Chattanooga,
Tenn, and perfected organization. The
following officers were elected: President,
Gen. w. d. Chipley Of Pensacola, Fla.
vice president, Gen. Clement Evans of At
lanta; manager and secretary, Robert c.
Wood of New Orleans, and an executive
committee, composed of the following per-
sons: w. H. Jackson, Nashville; Robert
White, Wheeling; j. b. Briggs. Russellville,
Ky; l.. S. Ross, Waco. Tex. The executive
committee will fix upon the location of the
confederate museum institute. 1t is clearly
a foregone conclusion that it will be either
New Orleans or Nashville, with odds on
tie latter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-04
Army Orders.

By direction Of the President, First Lieu
tenant Samuel W. Dunning, 18th Infantry,
is detailed as professor of military science
and tactics at the Agricultural College Of
Utah, Logan, Utah, to take effect Septem-
ber 20, 1896. and will relieve First Lieuten-
ant Henry D. Styer. 18th Infantry, who
will proceed to Join his company, after a
leave of absence of two months
First Lieutenant Reuben B. Turner, 9th
Infantry. Will proceed from Fort Wingate
N. NJ, to Williams, Arizona, and Albu-
querque, N. NJ, en- official business Of the
Quartermaster's department., pertaining to
construction work at Fort Wingate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-04
Gold Dcmocrats' Headquarters.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, September A.
The hotels were deserted this morning, and
only few of the delegates and visitors to
the national democratic convention re-
manned. Gems. Palmer and Buckner both
left early for their homes A conference
was held during the forenoon, which was
attended by Ben. Gable of Illinois. John R.
Wilson. Indiana; L. c. Krouthoff, Missouri;
Amber of Florida. Eckels of Illinois and
w. u. Bynum.
Four of the nine members of the national
executive committee were appointed, as
follows: L. G. krouthofr, Missouri; W. B.
Haldeman. Kentucky; F. w. M. Cutcheon
Minnesota. and John c. Bullitt, Pennsylya-
MIA
1t was decided at this conference to
establish national headquarters at Chicago.
with subheadquarters at New York w. D.
Bynum will leave at once for New York,
where he will arrange for quarters
Senator Caffery of Louisiana, who wis
the permanent chairman Of the convention.
left the city this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-04
The Car to Meet the Kaiser.

KIEFF. September 4.-The czar and
czarina started yesterday evening for Bres-
lau. where they will meet Emperor Will
liam of Germany and witness a portion
of the military maneuvers.
BRESLAU, September 4.-Emperor VIII.
lam and the empress arrived here at ! ::p
pm. and were welcomed 10y the civil and
military officials. Their majesties ther
proceeded to unveli the monument of En-.
peror William i, and received an ovation
from the crowds which lined the route,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-04
Sailors Whose Terms Are Expiring.

The Navy Department has just taken
similar action respecting the South At
lantic squadron as was ordered in the case
CT the European station, namely ordered
the men in the squadron whose time either
has or is about to expire to be gathered
up on the Castine and brought home to the
Norfolk navy yard There the Castine will
take on 4 crew made up of long time men,
and, returning to Rio. will supply the va
oancies in the squadron caused by the
withdrawal of the original crews.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-04
Summoned to baltimore.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
BALTIMORE, Md, September 4.-Chair-
man Talbot of the democratic state CEN
trail committee issued call today for a
meeting of the members of the Committee.
and all democratic candidates for office as
well, to be held here next Wednesday. At
this meeting the progress of the campaign
will be discussed. and plans for further
political work will be outlined. The meet
held at short intervals up to election day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-04
HAS NOT ESCAPED.
1t fs Denied That Capt. Dreyfus Has
Left Prison.

PARIS, September 4-The governor of
French Guiana, replying to a dispatch of
inquiry from the minister of the colonies.
denies the statements made by Capt. Hun
ter of the British steamer NonparieI at
Newport, ,Monmouthshire. saying that Capt.
Albert Dreyfus had escaped from his prIs-
on the island of Grand Salut.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-04
THE STAR ny MAIL,

The Star win be mailed to any address in
the United States or Canada IL ordered at
this Office in person or by letter or postal
csrd. Persons leaving the city for any
period should remember this Terms: Is
cents per week: 25 cents for two weeks, or
50 cents per month. Invariably In advance.
Subscribers changing their address from
one Post-ofiice to another should give the
last address a. well a. the new one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-04
Reforms5for Crete.

CANA, Island of Crete, September A.
The assembly, after consulting with the
revolutionary committee, has accepted the
approved by the Sultan of Turkey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-04

WARSAW, September 4.-Gel. Count
Ven Schouvaloff. governor general of Rus
sian Poland, who has been suffering from
a paralytic stroke, is improving.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-04

men in full dress accompanied the party In
charge of the sedan chair of the vicerov.
Gen. Ruger Lo-F ing-Luh and Dr. Mark
were the escort of Ii Hung Chang. and
Viscount Ii and two of the manGaria's Sec
Iii a,,.ifh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-04
Fusion Halted in Montana.

HELENA, Mont, September 4.-The state
populist convention has adjourned without
final action on the fusion proposition. The
democratic convention at Missoula agreed
to fusion on the terms proposed by the
populist conference committee
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-04-10
CURRENT TOPICS,
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.
Liv. CONGRESS.


cts>sOn)
IN the senate. on the s)th. the bill 10 an
prove compromise between the United
states and the state OF Arkansas was passed
Some bills on the calendar. unohlected to
we're passed. including one fo-n public bsfld-
\ Ing al Indianapolis 10 cost e. O90nl0 - In the
mouse resolutions appointing Bernard X. Green
4 successor TO the late Gen Casey in the con-
struction 81 The new c ngreSsional library nd
authorizing ex-Pre>ient Harrison 10 accept
medals given him by Brazil and spain were
adopted The sundry civil appropriations bill
was then taken up and read for amendments
~ pages being disposed OF with but one amena-
nent being suggested.
IN the senate. on the sist. Mr.. George Miss
occupied nearly the entire session IN an s.
gument against the claim OF Mr.. Dupont TO the
vacant seat in the senate from the state o,
Delaware About half an hour was given 10
the consideration 81 the post oslice appropria-
ton Dill .-... In the house. in committee OF
the whole. attempts were made 70 amend
the sundry appropriations bill in several par
teulars. among which 20 strike out the an
preparation OF si9 sou for fael fool nd clothing
Tor the Indians ~ the Prlbylon Islands in
AlasNa, OH OF which failed over nifty pages
more than half % its contents-were PASSED
II the senate on the ist. Mr. George fN!s~)
continued his speech against the claim OF Mr.
dupont 70 the vacant seat in the senate from
the state OF Delaware. Mr.. Call tFla.) offered
:. s''HN tt'ftNAtOA ulItAtlNA lual al adequate
naVal force be sent TO Cuba 10 secure the OBJ
servance OF the rules OF war by the spanish
and for forclble intervention in ease az a re-
currence OF murder. outrage or the putting TO
death OF prisoners OF war. The post once hill
was disposed Of save the question Of increased
compensation for carrying the oriental mails
....ln the house. in committee OF the whole.
consideration OF the sundry civil appropria-
lions bill was almost completed. The discus
sion OF the bin was interrupted several times
by political Intersections
lS the senate. on the Cd Mr.. George Miss,
concluded his speech against the report Of the |
committee on privileges and elections deciar-
Ing that Mr.Dupont was duly aud legally elected
a. o senator from the state OF Delaware 4
The remainder Of the DAYS session was taken !
UP IN discussion % an amendment 10 the pos,
once appropriation bill......In the house. In I
committee 81 the whole. after d three hours \
debate. an amendment to the District ~ COL 4
umola oil giving Howard university In WASH
IA gion sas,FH. was agreed to-l-s to l05-aftcr
which the BIN was reported 70 the house ana !
aign.Pt