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The sun., 1896-10-29

The great need Of the country Ia that some
definite dttt rmuaton should be arrived ut as to the
character OF measure OF value. and do not be.
lievc the election OF Mr. MCKINLEY would rerma-
nently settle the financial questions no" before the
people. Repunllcsr success would Simply rr0l0ng
tbe struggle amt contlnue our present unsatisfactory
commercial condition The election q: Mr.. BRYAN
,could dcfnit>ly settle hs financial question. and at
least enable irCsforS 10 calculate 10 The future
SOM commercial disturbance IN ~ COH9r the adoption
OF silver basis. but do not believe tha universal
wreck and chaos would FOL ow. Rs i predicted by
those who advocate the election OF Mr. MCKINLEY
Gen. JOSEPH II. Dos.
This is the fippant and superc!lious way in
which high official Of the Government dis
poses Of the Grea. issue now before his fellow
citizens. Some commercial disturbance, he
says, would follow tho adoption of a silver
basis. but inanoiers would then be able to cal
culate on the future. This Is like saying that II
n man fell off a church steeple to the ground.
he would suffer some disturbance but would ut
least know what TO calculate on for the future
II he survived the fall.
The sun., 1896-10-29
Week Days and Sunday. In Naytowr.

Eron NE Naptotcr Iitp.' Ai>sis
Our Po'ice Judge has straysd or stolen. Any IN
formation & ankfully received.
Mr., raclhce OF Jackson was visiting in town sun n
anh Monday. You Will hear more about It soon.
Just after Preaching some snort Aleck Ia! 10
shoot him few rounds near the church.
q. W Rogers and family moved TO Gu"dNtH
Chapel yesterday. No better reghbors ever LETT any
man town.
To-day atout 900 mounted men viii meet IT,. l.nn
A. Fitzpatrick between Frenchburs and IN nH IA
escort him to the latter place. where he Will 3,N Nor
frresIlver speech.
sunday evening after prcnchny Robert WIZ. ans
h'h "o'nry from play got TO Hicks, wh-n ., =
Grew mis- knife and cut Wills under the eft arm 's
ms the seventh rib, :r. J. W. Eendrc& dressed me
wound and says is novnecessarily danser-..
The sun., 1896-10-29

there would have to be an end to her mani
festations of savaRery in Cuba; but that
was more than twenty years ago, or during
the ten years war.
1t has not been the lot of Gen. LEE to
perform any signal or valiant act as Consul
General at Havana; but we can say that he
has been a faithful incumbent of his Office
1t might be to his advantage IL some of the
dispatches which he has sent to Washing
ton during the past few months were
printed for public information.
The sun., 1896-10-29
Every Vote N.essanr.

To THE ED'To. oF THE suN-Sir' You are Gniuy the
cause OF Mckinley harm by writing OF EAo absolute
surcaess OF his election. know several that arm GO,
ing out OF tow hafora election because they say II IA
80 sure Sonhd me song over and over again
Nothing is decided until the votes are csst oud
counted. AMI no man neglect the duty OF voting
for Mckinley. without danger feel strongly that
you should and over and over again tell REQ
pie that the election 10 not their vote s
and counted correctly. n AIEREn VSaSNs
BROOKLYN, Oct % N~'
The sun., 1896-10-29

The managers of the Chicago and Alton
Railroad allowed all their employees who could
be spared from duty to have the happiness OF
hearing Mr.. BRYAN at Bloomington on Tuesday.
Coercion. Intimidation. Is there no limit TO
the insolence OF corporate wealth? Where is
JoNEs? JONES ought to proclaim against the
Chicago and Alton. What surer way is there
OF forcing n man TO vote for MCKINLEY than
TO let him hear BRYAN2
The sun., 1896-10-29
Mother Ear.h's Prophecy or Good Times.

The discovery made BY youth near Indian
apol! Ia augurs wei for the election OF Mr.. Nc
kinley in November The prediction Is made
by no other prophet than Mother Earth. and tho
prophecy is manifested in the seeds OF squash.
residing at IL Deloss street. Indianapolis, was
presented by n playmate with n large squash.
who. on cutting it open. found the seeds. al
ways white and with perfectly smooth surfaces.
strangely carved and with gded edge about
both faces. There were $50 seeds in all IN tho
squash. and these were thoroughly dried and
cleaned by Mrs. Strahl.
Mrs. Strahl is not at all superstitious but was
puzzled by the appearance OF the strange marSs
on the seeds, and concluded to examine them
closely under strong magnity!ng gIass. 10
her surprise. she found that some of the letters
OF the English alphabet were on the seeds.
After each seed had been inspected. those IN
which were discovered the letters were separ ated
from the others and were found &c be Inscribed
with the letters OF McKinley's name.
These seeds are in the possession of Mrs. c. @.
Holloway and are now on exhlhitlon at the
Republican headquarters on Jefferson street,
between Fourth and Fifth streets They may
be seen there to-day.
The sun., 1896-10-29
How Papa said Gracs.
Fro NJ the Bura'o Courier.

AT our house the other night we had 3
Methodist minister to tea" said a friend. Lac
Dominic said grace and when he ceased ASKING
the blessing the 4-year-o!d daughter Of ihe ho,,'
rss. who sat opposite the minister. Looked 80
ana said: That's not the kind OF grace my
papa says
No? What Kind OF grace does your papa
say 2 asked the minister. why. he came homo
last night and when he sa; down 10 the Table 10
just said. Good Goa: what n SUPPER was I4s
reply"
The sun., 1896-10-29
A workInsmnn,s Change,

To TnE EolroR oP TIM SvX-Str: have been fol
lowing M politics for the Inst two II onths and ask
you to PRINT my opinion that Mckinley Gnd Hobart
are the right men. Thee would show their ability
tie FIRST year. and hope tie psople VIII vote for
them
have been sound for silver FOR tho last eight
years, but have nov changed. know that 1. rryun
ana Ac"4II are elected, The eni!r. country VIII Ice
ruined II wor@.n6Hen have sense tary ,yll vote Tor
the faithful a"d true men, Mckinley anu Hobart
NJ" phA Hc'' Ho' II. o.
The sun., 1896-10-29
Ah.cnt oa.s Rcmemeerea.
Irom the CIlrtla.d plnin Eenys,.


well-Snown young lawyer is credited with
making harmless bull al q banquet given u. 3
local organization not many nights ago. ToAsts
were led for ard to the Young lawyer (r!. tie
honor of suitably remembering the absent
friends. lhiS is tho way G announced i:
show them the depth OF our rcgre; at their ,h.
sence II they were oaly here with VS. to-Uich,'
Ann the funniest thing about !; MAS lLA' 90
body caught on 10 the bull until some tine ter
The sun., 1896-10-29
Para -Kiosqus No. 10. Near Grand Hotel

" our friends ,oho favor ,rtih ntdnuscrips Jor
pvbcafoA psh TO hate rejected articles returned hey
naa IN oil casu send siamSs for that purDcss.
The sun., 1896-10-29

Ioc,, Nrvu-Tho CITY and Suburban Nows Bureau
Of the UsTID PREss and NEw YoTK AssoeiAJnp ,ni
pRRsa ID at 81 to ~ Ann street. All information
and documents for public use Instantly dissemi-
mated 20 the press OF the whole country.
The sun., 1896-10-29

From the C0urier..OurhdL
The Kentucky Bryan hoodiums VIII nnd that Demo
cratic roosters are not Matched from rotten eggs
The sun., 1896-10-29
The Detained Armcniaus.

To THE EDITOR OF TUE SuN-Sir: A news
paper paragraph this morning refers TO the
1877 Armenian immigrants, whose deportation
under the Federal statute of March. 1891, has
been demanded" This is complete misappre-
hension OF the case. The 1877 Armenians now
detained at Ellis Island are not immigrants. but
political exiles: and the Federal statute OF
March 3, 1891. which specifies the excluded
classes. expressly provides that nothing in
this act shall be construed to apply to or
exclude persons convicted of political
offence. notwithstanding said political Of
ence may I've designated as a felony, crime,
Infamous crime or msdemeanor involving
moral turpitude.' by the laws OF theland whence
he came. or by the court convicting."
The case of the Armenian refugees comes
within the purview of this provision OF the
statute referred to. and have no doubt it will
be so decided judcialiy should the Commits
sioner of Immigration further delay the release
of the men over whom. believe he has no legal
jurisdiction.
The immigration laws are wise. and they
should be enforced against those to whom they
apply 1t would, however. be a disgrace II 1t
were true that u statute OF this country pro-
hibited the nd mission OF political offenders or
exies or refugees. Happily, however. there is
an express statutory provision excepting such
persons from the excluded classes.
5. c. kEBABIAS.
The sun., 1896-10-29
I.lved Nsarls sl. ssorr ncar..

from the PHILADELPHIA Ziwss
PARHFRsuvRG, W. Va. Oct. 25 Catherine cushion.
Merry eo'ored died at ChllIlcothe to-day 1t the
mSFkahlc age OF ll0y years She MAS born n Naulp..-
county Va, In 1880, aud the record, of ~, rauu-y
snow mat In l7ss at the aSs of IL years Size VA,
Aoornsid, IN wha, Is now West virginia
The sun., 1896-10-29
A Detection Of sLngIs Tax soelaIIsts.

When the noisy single Takers
Give poor Billy Il, the slip
They but Illustrate the adaSe:
d "RAts will leave a sinking ship"
Cos
The sun., 1896-10-29
THE vo1os or THE People.
A Cierrymnn's view.

To THE EDITOR OF TIE SuN-Str: Permit me
to thank THE SUN for its prompt denunciaton
of the shameful propositions OF the Chicago
platform, and its resolute stand against the en-
emies of the republic who have lifted up the
banner OF Populism in opposition TO all the best
interests of the people, While many OF us have
not been able to agree In times past with all tho
sentiments expressed by The Sun. we have al
ways admired the terse, vigorous English OF ita
editorials, and 1t 10 satisfaction to men OF all
parties except the party or dishonor ana re-
pudiation) to feel that the power of discussion
and of inyectiye, of which 1t ls SO abundantly
possessed, is exerted in the most serious crisis
since the days OF secession. In favor of Just and
equitable finance, stable principles OF govern
ment, and high patriotic purposes.
Senator Hill lost the chance OF his life when
he suddenly mislaid his backbone after the ad-
tournament of the Chicago Convention. Just at
time when great many people had begun TO
think great deal moro of him because OF HIS
stand in that Convention. He had there brought
forward saving clause that the proposed legis-
lation in the interest of silver should not bs
made to apply to "existing contracts" but he
was not listened to for a moment. That single
fact apart from all the complexities and sinu-
ositios OF political argument, is enough to show
the real spirit OF that Populistic movement and
to disgust all honest men with such sophistical
man9uvring. 1t shows that lite purpose Is pri-
vate and public reputation.
Meanwhile THE Sun has been tower OF
strength TO the cause OF sober reasoning and
honest money. Who has anything against sil-
yer rs siverp The question is not one of mere
metallic composition; 1t is not u question OF bi-
metallism. but of bimorality.
CLoSTER, Oct. 81. c. A. y. DWIGHT.
The sun., 1896-10-29

~ saieiy M from sewer gas Have your plumbing tested ,
" tne einoke test c. y. wingate IlS Pearl II-A1..
The evening times., 1896-10-24
HON. EDWIN WILLETT DEAD
Assistant Secretary of Agriculture
Under President Harrison.
Formerly n Member of Congress-, and
Recently an Attorney Practic-
ing in This City.

Hon. Edwin Willett, Of Monroe, Mich
assistant Secretary of Agriculture during
Harrison's administration, died suddenly
last night. lie has, since his retiTe.,ent
from office, been practicing as an at
| torney in this city.
The end came after a short Illness at his
home, No. 400 Hopkins street northwest.
lie was seized suddenly at his office un
| the ninth floor of the Washington Loan N
Trust Company Building, at p. IN. ON
Friday. A telephone message was sent at
once 10 DR.. A. Rhett Stuart to come to his
home.
Mr.. Duane, his law partner, and Mr..
Alexander Grant, an old friend, assisted
him TO u carriage and took him home. Dr.
Stuart, who was already there, found that
Mr.. Willctt was very seriously stricken
with form OF kidney trouble from which he
had been suffering several years.
Every aid known to medical science was
called upon without avail. Mr.. WiIlett
gradually sank into a coma, which ended
in death.
Mir. Willett leaves a widow, son and
daughter. The son, Mr.. George s. vii
lett. a lawyer III Chicago, has been sum
moned by telegraph and it is expected TO
arrive tonight. The daughter is Mrs.
Walter BOTiew ell. OF Los Angeles. Cal.
Mr.. Willelt was siXty-four years old. He
was born at otto, Catharaugus county.
y. Y, and when he was boy he removed
to Washtenaw county, near Ann Harbor.
Mich, where he was educated in the public
schools. and graduated from the university.
He studied law with Judge Christiancy,
at Monroe, where later he practiccd several
years. lie was in Congress six years, was
principal OF the Normal School at YpSilanti.
and president Of the Agricultural College
near Lansing.
lie was appointed Assistant Secretary
OF Agriculture by President Harrison, un-
der Secretary Rusk. He was made prcsi-
dent OF the Worlds Fair Board and was
continued in office to wind up its affairs
for year after Clevcland's Inauguration.
He greatly oyeriIXed his strength and
has never been well since.
He spent the summer ut Monroe Mich,
and returned only short time ago.
His remains Will be taken to Monroe.
Mich, for intermcut, leaving this city On
Monday next IN charge Of his son Hon.
George r. Willis. The flag on the Agrcul-
tural building has been at half mast during
the day
The evening times., 1896-10-24
LATE CITY BREyITJES.

writs of lunacy were ordered to be Is
Andrew Hess.
Anna c. Morrison was today granted q
divorce by Judge Cox, from Robert NJ
Morrison, and aw arded tn e custody of her
child.
Sergt. Dunnigan and Patrolman Reith
have arrested Henry Shipley, u white cleo
trician, twenty-five years of age, and Jo-
sephine johnson, colored, thirty-five years
old, on the charge of violating the Edmunds
act.
Col. Enoch Totten, representing the
Washington and Georgetown Railroad, to-
day filed petition asking for a new trial
in the case of Willie Ghio whose heirs re-
Gently were awarded $500 because of his
death by being run over near the Peace
Monument.
AgcntPa arkman, of the Board of uardians,
was before Judge Miller today to secure
possession of Beatrice Booker, a colored
baby, said to be the child of William
Booker, born out of wedlock. The mother
was given six months in which to secure
employment and care for her child. In the
meantime 1T will be taken by the board
Private F. W. Smith OF the fire depart
ment has been fined So for violation of
the regulations and Chief Paris was direct
ed to reprimand him. The Com
missioners also ordered the dis
missal of the charge of conduct unbecom-
ing an officer, preferred against Private w.
]. Qujnian. The evidence did not sustain
the allegation.
The evening times., 1896-10-24
WATCHING NEW wToRPEDo BOATS
Inspectors Ordered to the Works at
Bristol, II. l.

Technical inspectors have been ordered
to the Herreshoff works at Bristol, r. l., to
watch the construction Of torpedo boats
IA, 3 and 16.
Hitherto Il single man has represented
the government at these works, but after
November 4 Assistant Naval Constructor
II. G. GiIlmor will look after the hulls and
Passed Assistant Engineer NJ. A. Ander-
son will pass upon the machinery. Con-
Structor Gillmor has been fleet construc-
ton officer of Admiral Bunce's fleet on
the cruiser New York.
Surgeon c. Fiddle has been ordered to
the Marine Rendezvous at San Francisco in
place OF Passed Assistant Surgeon c. p
Eagg, ordered to the Marion, Surgeon B
o. Lewis Of that vessel being detached and
ordered home on three months leave
Assistant Surgeon K. s. Brakeman has
been detached from the New York Naval
Laboratory and ordered to the Vermont.
The President has appointed Robert
Joseph Sullivan acting carpenter in the
navy.
The evening times., 1896-10-24
Big BLACK EYE FOR BRYAN
This Promise Made by West Virginia
Republicans.
ROusinG Meetings Being Held All
Over the State-Latest Claims
From Baltimore City.

Justice ]. /. Barrick, OF Keyser, w. Va,
Who has taken an active part III the cam
paign in that State, writes Chairman Bah
cock:
II write 10 say that we in this sec
tion are lining up well, and West Virginia
Will grandly and periodically give the
Popocrats a big black eye. Mineral county
is safe for Mckinley by 800 ma ajority, and
Grant county, adjoining, farming and
stock growing county, is good Tor 1000
ma jority.
Il have been through both counties, as
well as other counties in this district, and
/ am convinced that Hon. A. q. DAYTON
Will be reelected b y as large a majority as
he was two years ago. We have no silver
Republicans in this section OF our State
l do find many old-line Democrats who
Will not support the Bryan CUmbinatio "
Senator Frye of Maine spoke this weke
in our county and III ade votes for US, while
Yves Atkinson and a. q. Dayton had Il big
meeting yesterday at Elk Garden, Il mining
town in this county, where 1000 people
were present and zoo horscmen in line.
Republicans are aroused and working for
victory Yes, West Virginia is safe in the
Republican column this year"
SeCTttdry NOrSe Renncrl, OF the wayne
county, Mich, Republican Commit ee.
writes to Congressional headquarters here
for The benefit OF many residents OF Michi-
gan, who desire to go home to vote:
ANY voter who resides in the city OF
Detroit, or who was out Of town or sick on
October .. 3 and IA, can register the day
before election. In the county outside of the
city of Detroit, those who were out of
their township or sick during registration
days can register the Saturday before elec-
tion. Therewill be 10 swearing in of oteson
election day"
Mr.. Orange Moffatt, president OF the
Interstate Republican Association OF this
city, writing TO Republican headquarters
from Baltimore, says: Maryland is ripe
for a good ma jority for Mckinley and Ho-
bart
Il have been here for some time seeking
TO learn what the chances are for sound
money and protection, and have con
Guided that Maryland is ready TO go tu
the q. o. p"
The evening times., 1896-10-24
vIRGISIAS IN HARD LUCK.
Arrested for Suspicious Conduct, But
Released Later.


Samuel II. Qualls is u virgiuian in hard
luck. who had TO answer charge Of va
grancy. preferred hy Policeman Jackson.
today. who said he saw the defendant going
into the areaway of house, md acting in a
suspicious manner.
He also rang the bell Mt another house."
said the officers, and after standing
there 4 wilile went away"
Qualls, a short man, with flushed face,
and a struggling beard, his linen Soiled.
ana his clothes Worn, told a rather pathetic
story.
II am been suffering from chiIls, judge"
lie said, ''and IN very fcverish. Yesterday Y
found myself in part OF the city where
there were no public places, and l wanted
drink of water badly"
Il went to my hous eand rang the bell
but no one came Not Wishing to be an
noying, / stopped in the basement of an
other house. when the officer arrested
me. When l told him why 1 went to the
house he seemed to think my story ri
diculous; but it is true"
Qualls gaZed sadly at the judge.
Where do you come FROM asked his
honor.
Bedford county, Va. I have been in
the city three months, living with a friend,
who is clerk in tie Land office"
Qualls' story did sound n little queer, but
the Judge gave him The benefit of the doubt,
and let him go.
The evening times., 1896-10-24
MADAME CHANGED Her MIND
She Refused to Prosecute william
Redmond, the Treasury Clerk.
He Attempted to Kiss Her in Open
Court, But She Blushingly
Resisted.

since the creation G. woman it has been
her prcrueHuve 10 change her mind, under
any and all circumstances.
Knowing this Madame blanche de Duval,
who iaNt uiAAt irirs.gd ior the laws ven
geanCc on William Redmond, a clerk in the
Treasury Department, today refused TO
prosecute him.
she iiH'. claimed he assaulted her, ns told
In The Times this morning.
Redmond doesn't look as il he " onld kill
flea. he Is an understood, thin, hatchet-
faced man, with limp and u hawkiSh
nose, inflamad at the nUstrilS. lie has
damp looking black hair, and a rurlorn,
dropping muslache, which appears as If it
had Just been Wet. In his cramped per-
sonality there burns. nevertheless, The
flame of love, and he displayed his I'M
petuOus passion in open court this after
noon, in endeavoriug to salute with u
kiss the madame, after Assistant District
Attorney MulioWny abandoned the case.
Before the madam left the station this
morning Lieut.. Kelly told her she would
have to move oct of his precinct, ana in
her forlorn state Of mind and remorse at
getting Redmond in trouble, she went
straight home and had good cry.
When Mr.. Mullowny called the case, she
issued for her. Redmond was on hand early
and seemed anxious for the madame to
appear, which she d id after . O'Clock.
and was warmly greeted by Redmond.
Her robust figure lowered over Red
mond as they approached Mr.. Mullowny;
tie madam with considerable trepidation
and the clerk with cool assurance. Her
full, comcly face paled and her blue eyes
darkencd when Mr.. Mullowny asked where
she had been.
II issued an attachment FOR YOU" he
said Don't You know when to come
to court?'
The tears began TO gather in her eyes and
her full. red lips quivercd as she said: My
deer sair my maid tells me, oace, twice,
eff you want me. you send me message"
rs your maid French, too" inquired the
prosecution.
.'Oh. no" and madame laughed in her
anguish; she ees Africaine'
"Du you want to prosecute this man" said
Mr Mullowuy.
mo, no!" she said, tragicaliy; ''eet has
oil been a mistake. He did not strike.
No, lie is a gentleman"
IAN right returned the pros &c utor.
tearing up the information and telling Red
mond to 20 and get his SO from the mar
slal
Madame convulSivcly claspcd both of Red
mond's hands and he. puckering his mouth
bent over to l-iSS her. She blushingly shrank
back as the haIIiff showed them to the mar
shal's office.
In the hall she stopped and fiXcdly re-
garded Redmond. "Ah, my boy. my bOy!'
she exclaimed, how hard ect is
Redmond seemed to bear up wonderfully, |
and was happy at getting his money back. |
lie and the madame left the court together. |
The evening times., 1896-10-24

regulate itinerant musicians and merry
go-rounds. He also renews his request
for an amendment to regulate the licens-
ing of billiard and pool tables.
He calls attention again to the fact
that the arrears of license taxes due from
certain street railway companies in the
District remain unpaid.
"As with other subjects for legislation"
he adds, 'the subject of insurance has thus
far failed to receive at the hands Of Con-
gress the attention it deserves. 1 regard it
asone or the most important questions which
can affect the material interests of citizens.
Until Congress shall come to our re-
lief, see no hope Of an abatement of the
present difficulties in the enforcement Of
defective laws"
The receipts from licenses for the year
aggregated 1853, ,s06.77. The statement
shows n net decrease of $15,6O3.51 over
1S94,95.
The evening times., 1896-10-24

Monday. The general has charge Of the
speakers bureau, and has worked very
hard since the campaign began.
Treasurer William p. st. John, of the
Democratic national committee. is also
unwell Mr.. st. Johns eyes have given
out and he was compelled TO take a few
days vacation to give them rest. He
also expec Is to be at work on Monday next
Committeeman Scott. Of the Per"'''~an
national committee, received a letter from
Gov. Bradley, of kentucky, touay, unuer
date Of October %, in which the writer
says:
with the vote fully brought out in Ken
tucky, / am satisfied that the State viii go
for Mckinley by 10000 plurality. The
Congressional outlook is good in the First
district, and reasonably fair in the Second.
We shall elect Congressman in the Third,
Fourth. Firth, Sixth, Eighth, Ninth,
Tenth and Eleventh districts"