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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-01
THE SILVER PARTY
Receiving Requests for Literature Which
It Needs Funds to Send Out.
Encouraging Information as to the
Formation of Clubs In New
York State.

Mr.. Pile, in charge Of the headquarters Of
the silver party, said this morning that he
was receiving hundreds of letters daily re-
questing silver literature and was COM
plying with these as fast as possible Next
week, or as soon as the national committee
of the party finds itself in possession of
the necessary funds, Mr.. Pile will begin to
have more documents printed, and he will
not be much behind the big party commit
tees In the amount Of literature that will
be distributed.
I'VE are receiving encouraging news
from all directions" said Mr. Pile This
letter is from Auburn, NY, and states
that a silver club has been organized there
1t consists Of 145 members, of which S5 are
democrats. 35 republicans, u populsts and
4 prohibitionists. 1 believe the number of
republicans in the club is about the ratio
that will desert the republican party in
New York and vote for Bryan and Sewall.
That ratio will carry New York safely for
the democratic ticket. I have received
news from Chicago that colored men are
organizing silver clubs there. They are
made up of well-known and intelligent
colored men,"
Vice Chairman Stevens of Colorado, who
win have active charge Of the national
committee, is expected next week. and then
the work at headquarters will get lively
staff Of stenographers has been engaged.
senator Stewart Returns.
Senator Stewart, who was one of the
organizers of the silver party, and who
was one of the most prominent figures in
the convention at st. Louis returned to
the city this morning from New York,
where he made speech last night before
the Bryan and Sewall Club. 1.-The demo-
Gratis of New York." Senator Stewart said
to Star reporter, ARE confident of car
rying New York, and believe they will
do So There has been an avalanche of
rel ubicans in western New York to an
announce their intention to vote for Bryan
and Sewall. The laboring men of New
York city will also support the ticket"
Senator Stewart expects to do considera-
BILE campaigning. He has been asked by
Senator Faulkner to speak in West Vir-
eir.a: He will speak in Hinton, w. Va,
on August 10. and VIII probably make
speeches in other parts of the state later
on.
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City Brevities

Secretary Lamont has returned to the
city.
F-s. Brown of IA L streetnortheast has
returned to the CITY.
Mr.. j. Seize has returned from week
hunting trip in Maryland.
Assistant Secretary of War Doe has gone
on a five weeks vacation.
Will HaIlam of 51S streetsoutheast has
returned from visit to Kentucky.
Mr.. Marinelli and family have returned
from their summering at Colonial Beach.
Four carloads of pontoons for use around
the navy yard docks arrived there yes
terday.
Jobn r. Reed, u prominent business man
~ HamjIton. Ohio, is in tile city, for a
few days.
Mr. HOWE of Fourth and East Capitol
streets has gone on a two weeks visit to
Colonial Beach.
Miss Mary E. Bond of $50 First street
northwest. has returned to the city after
a five weeks stay at Blue Ridge summit
T. H. Williams of Fredericksburg, Va,
ia visiting his brother, Il. T. Williams at
tho Iatter's residence, 1918 Third street
northeast.
Miss Blanche Orr, who has been visiting
hor uncla Mr.. William Orr, OF the Police
ambulance department, will leave TO-DAY
for her home in Youngstown, U.
The Mckinley and Hobart Republican, Club
of the District will hold rally saturda y.
night in Alexandria IN the hall OF the
Sound Money Club Of that city.
A crowd of colored boys attempted to
rob n fruit cart pushed by an Italian, near
laSt
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GEORGETOWN.

S;ohlman's Hall .32IO street northwest,
was crowded last night with members o. the
Mckinley aud Hobart Sound Money and
Protection Club of Georgerowp.
The exercises were begun promptly at 30
and until IL O'Clock the crowd listened,
attentively 10 i discussion of the campaign
issues. The speakers of the evening were
Judge Weed OF Illinois, Col. H. E. Burton
oil New York, and &. ". Nils president of
the club. Letters OF regret were read from
Hon. p. H. McCauli OF Virginia. Hou J.,
Hall Sypher of louisiana, and Mir. b. H.
warner. OF this city, who were announced to
address the meeting but We're unable to
be present.
C. {. Clark, corresponding secretary,
and MIR. ". W. Beatty were elected to
represent the club at the grand Firth dis
trIct ratification to he held at Annapolis
Junction September 16.
Electric PARK was the scene OF a BRYAN
and Sewall ratification last night. under
the auspices of the Lakeland Democratic
Club.
The speakers of the evening were Mr.. f..
z. Baldwin, Auditor OF the Treasury, and
Col. w T. Fleming. also of the Treasury
Department The Mount Pleasant Field
Band was present and rendered selections
during the evening. About 200 persons
crowded into the dancing pavilion The
glily decorated cars OF the Ienle ytOwn line
conveyed the club to and from the park
This afternoon the directors of the
Farmers and Mechanics win hold IL post
poned board meeting to e lect a president to
succeed the late Henry NJ Sweeney. 1t
is generally believed, however. that the
successful man will be Mr.. s. Thomas
Brown, the present vice president CT the
concern. Mr. Brown is well-known in
Georgetown business and bank circles and
has long been connected with the Farmers
and Mechanics.
Tomorrow afternoon the directors of the
Potomac Insurance Company will meet,
also to elect o successor TO Mr.. Sweeney
The election of Mr.. Archibald Greenlees
to the board makes the complement
of directors The probabilities are that
Mr.. W Riley Decide will fill the vacant
presidency. Mr.. Decide is at present,
and has been for number OF years, q
director in the institution.
Yesterday afternoon the water depart
ment repaired The leaking water main on
Thirty-second street northwest, near DuC-
barton avenue.
A cycling party will be given this even
ing in honor of Miss II Hampden Peasants.
who is spending short time with her
cousin, Miss Lillian Brauner. of 3O55 @
street northwest. Upon tie return Of the
marty refreshments will be served at the
home OF Miss Brauncr.
A boy was horn to Mr.. and Mrs ]. s.
Raeburn, No. 1913 Twentieth street nortir
west. on Sunday last.
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books OF the roads indicate material
Improvement during the year.
Work upon the boiier-h house of the Gov
eminent PRINTING OFFICE is being rushed.
"A force OF men are working in the day
time and another in the night by electric
light. The building is expected to be
finished this month";
An eighteen-year-old colored boy: giving
his name as Willie Moore, was arrested
Yesterday by Capitol Dctectivee Joyce and
locked up in the Sixth precinct on the
charge OF petit larceny for stealing a
bicycle saddle at the Capitol,
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-10

According to Secretary Difendcrfer of
the national silver committee approx
mateiy 36 per cent Of the members Of
newly-formed silver clubs under the au-
spices OF the party's organization in In
diana. Ohio. Illinois, and many other
Western states are cx-Republicans. Mr.
c. II. Pirile of the Popuiist headquarters
adds that there are 900 Bryan clubs in
the State OF Nebraska. having ex-Repub-
leans as presidents. Then. in the coursc
of the conversation in which he made the
statement, said he would make a formal
offer to bet any man 81 800 even money
that Nebraska would so Democratic in
November.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-10
BUSINESS TROUBLES.

Terre Haute. Ind, Sept. e.-The Terre
Haute Carriage and Buggy Company has
made ap assignment with liabilities and
assets both about $4,000. The business
will be continued with reduced expenses.
New York. Sept. 9.--William W. Mayer
& c., umbrella man ufacturc:s, have
failed and Max Cohen was today appointed
receiver for the firm by Judge BsckmaD
in !, suit brought by W. w. Mayer, against
his partner, Edwin II. Stern, for the dis,
solution of thc firm. Liabilities. $35, 900,
assets, Sc, 900.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-10
A Trans-Continenta, wedding.

San Francisco, Sept. 9.-At the Church
of the Incarnation, Santa Rosa, at noon
today. Miss Virginia Carter Thompson was
married to Mr.. Alan Dean Whitaker OF
Philadelphia. The bride is the daughter
of Robert A. Thompson, editor of the Santa
Rosa Democrat, and niece Of the United
States minister to Brazil.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-10
rheIr Note to the sultan

London, Sept. 3.-Following is the text
of the unanimous note from the various
embassies at ConstantIiiople. sent TO the
sultan on August II.
1--WE regret the events. They ought to
cease immediately; otherwise they will
bring prejudice upon Turkey aud your
dynasty
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-10

HUAI ANO tU''t EMsUK4 X iaUHtH.
The financial agitation has caused con-
siderable research on the subject" re-
marked the cheerful IDIOT TO his pastor the
other day. Il suppose he continued,
THAT you have made a study Of the moDe vs.
of the Bible?"
'Oh, yes" replied the minister blandly,
Il am familiar. to be sure, with the
Biblical COINS"
Il infer that paper money was used at
the time of the flood?" continued the idiot,
sparing for a chance to make a home
thrust.
What has led You to this conclusion"
asked the pastor.
well. we read OF where the dove brought
the green back to NOAH
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-10

was not party act the fault of soundmoney adher
ents cannot justly be argued for support
ing free silver The blame attaches to President Cleve
land, and was that will probably never be
repeated.
Labor capital Until produced by application of
nothing
divide the producing classes Since the
end the nations time peril ought all times
to be considered by those who stand in official positions
The above application of old aphorism indicates
the trend rof Mr.. organs Presidential It is
demagogo attempt to influence the preudices of wage
against employers should be dscounenanced
by all wobelieve that the interests of labor and capital
are nseparabe The horse that poughs the field that
1t bring forth abundance rust be guided the labor
would be valneess In that it is necessary that
the have the experienced guidance of bust
that the of their labor shall be fruitful
battle be fought without the commanding influence
of officers but it will generally be found that victory
perches the banner of the army with the most kful
generals It is with labor. The most satisfactory
share OF proserty both to and employer
to the lot of the best managed business enterprises and
labor and capital can only climb the ladder Of afuence
when both good terms and surrounded by set
tied, peaceful conditions.
Tremendous will follow the action by
States question and delay impossible The people of
which @ as asa man e aen either
hope and inspiration those who toll doors Of
presence oversadowing
minor questions be laid aside order that there
be united those who that
gold shall
standard Of the Constitution restored.
Mr. Bryan is right. Tremendous results will fol-
low the settlement of the money question Should free
silver prevail it will be of national desolation
and the entire remainder of the Chicago platform
couched in language of undying truth and all the
uterances of the Chicago nominee phrased in sentences
of unparalleled worth, the attempt to plunge
country into bankruptcy and reputation would destroy
the value of all these generaties.
Mr. Bryan's reference to the "god and silver stan
That instrument empowers Congress to con money and
regulate the value thereof but way does refer
gold and silver standard to ratio between these
metals It prohibits States from making anything
but gold and silver legal tender in payment of debts
but says nothing about free coinage We
the money of the Constitution than would be if
minis open coinage individual account, for in
that gold would be driven out of circulation BIZ
meallism is without international agreement
has the United States been able enforce it
even when the commercial ratio of gold and silver was
nearly at petty.
A charge to silver recommendation advocated by
the silyeres would result in industrial upheava
luton of prices and financial panic 1t would largely
diminish the purchasing power OF money and con
tract its circulation and if that does mean loss of
employment to wageearners and failure in business in
terests there such word disaster May the good
of American voters the Inauguration of Mr.
BRYAN and his era of misfortune.
~.l books radsn dncat matera
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-10

The controversy over the article claimed
to have been taken from the London Fl
nancial News, and used as political CAPT
tai by the Democratic managers seems to
be settled by the following eli tori al
clipped from the issue of that paper for
August Is.
We have received numerous letters
from American correspondents containing
what purpOrted to be editorials from the
Financial News, and which have been re-
printed in various Western papers as cam
paign literature one Omaha paper prints
an article, stating that it is from the
London Financial News, of March TO- No
such article was ever printed by us. aud
its whole tenor is directly opposed to the
view We have taken OF the effect of free
silver in the United States. o far from
advocating free silver coinage, we have
persistenuy pointed out that il spells
Reputation, and the withdrawal OF all
European capital
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IRON Mn shut Down.

Bethlehem, Pa, Sept. 9.-The bethlehem,
Iron Company'sstecl mill shut down tonight
for want Of orders Over 500 men arc
thrown out OF work. Tie company Is also
laying off men at tho blast furnaces and
they will shortly bc run on half time.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-10
R.scuer and Ch,ld Killed,

Allentown, Pa, Sept. 9.-William Nicholas
in trving to save George Burk's eleven-year-
old daughter, near WaiDntport. this even
ing, was struck by u passenger train on
the Central railroad OF New jersey Both
were killed, their bodies being terribly.
mangled.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-10
COUNTY TREASURER SHORT
Says q Package. of Bills Was Stolen
EI.nul His Desk

Galipolis, Ohio, Sept. 8. County Treas
urer Blosser, who is just retiring from
office, is about $4,000 short. The fact
became publicly known today and 1t has
created 10 little sensation. The treas
urer claims that package Containing
$4,000 was stolen from his office one day
FAST week.
He says that the parcel was left care
lessly on his table while he went down
town on q business GRAND.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-10
THEY biz NOT.

WHEN l was Child swallo we'd three
pins at once
Dear me!' exclaimed an interested
listener, didn't they kill you?''
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-10
7 EvITY WITH BREvITV


Professor of PhreDology-Now to re-
capitulate, will some one be kind enough
to tell me the name of the organ of
drum kennesS?
Voice from the Rear-The barrel-orpan.
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wILLIE,s ssasONAsLs LITTLE yoKs

''SlI-h-h-h," cried Willie, warninsiy, as
his mother came out into the shrubbery
where he was playing.
What's the natter" asked his mother,
with apprehension.
Indians summers around
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-10

1t is stated at Republican headquarters
that the latest letters received from the
West and South. directed TO the literary
bureau, call especially for pamphlets on
the tariff question.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-10

PAY FOR THE BRITISH NJ P.'S-
Edinburgh Trades Union Congress Urges
the Reform.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-10

DYING OUT OF TILLMANISA-
General Comment on Evans Defeat in
South Carolina.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-10

AL. MAUL'S PITCHING ARM
President Wagner Thinks 1t Will Be A
Blight Next Year.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-10

Harrisburgs Pa. Sept 9-UBited states
Senator Tiilman OF South Carolina was the
star speaker this afternoon at n picnic and
mass meeting held atWcst End Park, under
the auspices OF the Harrisburg Timetable
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-10

WILL ENTERTAIN SINGERS
New York Saengerbund Are Coming
TO This City.
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CRAZED OVER RELIGION
William Thompson Predicts the End o
the World.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-10

WILLING TO RESUME wRoK-
Bricklaycrs Will Complete the Stevens
School Building.
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CHIN HE VI PUN COMING
New Korean Minister, His Wife and Four
Children.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-10
LACKED TEE InyIrArIor

The man who wrote. Il would not live
always, ask not to stay" probably had
not been urged sufficiently.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-10

ALMOST A FIRE DISASTER
Big Blaze at Alexandria Nearly Cause
-Four Firemen's Deaths.
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COFFEE GROwINGINM MEXICO
Industry That Gives Promise OF Great
DEVELOPMENT.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-10

MANY SEPTEMBER BRIDES
weddings Begin to Occur Again as tn
Leaves Are Turning.
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Ifyou miss any news In the morning
edition look In the list below. What
you're looking for was probably
printed In = esterday e vening' = edition,
and as The Times never repeats
you'll have to take both editions to
get all the news as quick as 1t hap
pens.
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DEATH OF HENRY b. PAYNE
Stricken With Paralysis Last Saturday
Morning.
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AVERAGES OF THE PLAYERS
Jennings, Burkett, Keller and Delehanty
All in a Bunch.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-10

BUILDER KINGS SANITY
His Wife Wants 1t Investigated by a
Marshal's Jury.
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FAR-FAMED MODEL INSANE
Beautiful Mrs. Beach, of Worlds Fair
Temporarily Demented.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-10

HOPE HELD OUT TO A MAN
He Must Report Sober TO the Judge on
Wednesday Next.
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BRYAN ACCEPTS NOMINATION BY
LETTER
In This Document He Touches the Money
Issue Very Lightly.
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THEY FEAR wAGE-EARNERS-
Gov. Black Talks More About the Rail
road "Gold Plot
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FOUND DEATH IN FLAMES
Young Girl Burned to a Crisp in Straw
Stacks.
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POISONED THE PHEASANTS-
Wholesale Destruction Of Game Birds
in Maryland.
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LEFT WIFE AND LITTLE ONES
Mrs. Louis Gebicke Cries for Her Missing
Husband.
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ARREST OF A LAW OFFICER ..
Justice johnson Charged With Violating
Pension Laws.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-10

AIMING FOR BACTERIA
Health Officer woodward's Hopes for
Hh Laboratory.
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A short, young colored man. who gave
bis name as e. W. Lewis. and said be
was a barber in this city, but came re-
Gently from Georgia, interested several
Officials at Republican headquarters yes
tertlay- He related a remarkable series
OF visions which he had experienced, con-
corning political matters. and came. to
headquarters for the purpose of giving
Chairman BabcOck the benefit OF some
political prophesy. He described visions
which he had had of McKinley's nonii-
nation and OF the result of the Vermont
election He expects to have another
one soon, in which he will see Mckinley
in the White House.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-10
WARMING:

Il fs learned by The Times that w.
3. Hobbs has been Soliciting subscrtp
lions and advertisements for THIS pa
per. The public is warned against the
fellow, Us he has no authority to
solicit or make collections for The
Times.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-10

Baltimore, Sept 9.-Tbe war in pas
senger aud freight rates from Baltimore
South took another turn today, when the
Seaboard Air Line issued a new tariff
naming the combination OF freight rates
on Portsmouth, which has heretofore been
confined 10 local business, is through IA ties
from Baltimore to all stations on its line,
both local and competitive. These rates
will become effective next Saturday, and
will apply o all cIasses-
Under the new schedule the first class
rate per 100 pounds will be 81 cents.
against SLOT, the rate which prevailed
before the cutting began, and ~ cents,
the rate now in effect. The rate On
sixth-ciass shipments will be 2S cents,
against the prevailing rate of 81 cents, and
46 cents, the original tariff
The Southern Railway Company and the
Atlantic Coast Line have issued a tariff,
effective September Is, increasing about
90 per cent the freight rate TO certain
points in South Carolina and North Caro-
liaa- The conipani have taken this ac-
ton. it is said, for the purpose of pro-
tecting their local business.
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NOTICES.

Arthur Fassett Is no longer in any
way connected with any department.
Of The Times.
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COAST LINE TAKES A HAND
Decides to Enter the Rate War Now
Being Waged.
Forced to Do So in Order to Protect
Its Interests While the
Fight Is On.

The Atlantic Coast Line has filed no
tice with the Interstate Commerce Com
mission of it's intention to enter the rate
war, which has Teen precipiiated by the
fight between the Seaboaru Air Line and
the Southern Railway The cut to meet
the slash in force on the contendlng rail-
reads will prot ably lie announced by the
Atlantic Coast Line today or tomorrow.
The Atlantic Coast Line agent here is cx-
pecting the new rates today. One Of the
curiusiIies of the Atlantic Coast Line cut
will he that the Seabcard Air Line and it
use the same track for a consider able dis
tance south from Was hington.
1t was stated last night that the Atlantic
Coast Line, when it went TO war, would
out Herod Herod in the reduction of rates,
anu that its action would go far toward
forcing surrender within reasons liable
period.
One of its officers said that the rate
war was only temporary benefit to the
public, but that this present benefit would
naturally and necessarily react On the
empluyeso OF the roads when peace had been
declared. When the war is over, the roads,
certainly some of them, will be il Grip
pied condition. 1t will be necessary to
econoiniZe in order To recoGp the enormous
losses, and one way of eCOnomiZing would
be the cutting down of the force and the
reduction OF the wages OF all the remain
ing employees.
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FIGHT AGAINST HARRIES- =
1osEelno1nB liss directors Arc Having