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Evening star., 1896-08-25
Fusion In California.
ADDRESS TO BIMETALIISTS.
They Are Urged to Organize I'm Every
School District.

-.A|- - SSu ~ organize In Every
School District.
CHICAGO, August 25.-An address was
issued today to THE friends of bimetallism
In the United States and signed by A. ].
Warner, president American Bimetalltc
Union. and George E. Bowen, secretary
After declaring the Importance of the sill
yer question in the present campaign, the
address says: THE great contest Is now
on and 1t can only be settled at the polls
To the end that the decision may be right,
the American Bimetallic Union strongly
urges the formation of silver clubs and
leagues in every state. county. city, town
and scht oil district in the Union
ITO all interested in the cause we say:
Organize end We will assist you to the best
Of our ability
Our means are limited and the wealth
OF the country Is arrayed almost solidly
against u.s. but we will aid in the work of
organization and education to the utmost
Of our ability.
Such literature as can be furnished free
We will pl lovide gratuitously. and all that
necessarily involves expense will be re-
ceived at cost. In every legitimate way we
will assist in disseminating correct infor-
nation upon this subject, the correct solu-
tion of which means SO much to the people
OF our common country
Evening star., 1896-08-25

hello in the ball room of the Pythian tenn
pie, on Huron street. The building was
beautifully decorated and the inside of the
ball room was a bower Of flowers and
emtlematic designs of the order.
Chairman James Dunn of the committee
On arrangements addressed the supreme
representatives in a brief talk, welcoming
then in the name of the local knights. He
then introduced Mayor McKisson, who
spoke briefly.
chancellor Richie responded to Mavor
Mchisson's hearty welcome briefly, but elo-
Quently.
The lodge Immediately went into secret
session, and. after being duly organized
conferred the Supreme Lodge rank on
!orty -eisht new candidates The reports of
the officers printed yesterday were refcrred
to committees
The lodge then adjourned to meet tomor-
row morning. General brigade meetings
were held at the different state headuuar-
tiers this morning at 10 o'clock for the
transaction Of general business.
Evening star., 1896-08-25

Chatrmanshtp of the Campaign Com
mittce Discussed.

Chairmanship of the Campaign Com
mittce Discussed.
CHICAGO, August 25.-Gov. Stone Of
Missouri came into town unexpectedly, and
Immediately upon his arrival at democratic
headquarters held a long conference with
National Chairman Jones and State Chair
man Hinrichsen. One of the subjects un-
der discussion was the craftsmanship of the
national campaign committee. B. F.
Shively, democratic candidate for governor
OF Indiana, was also a caller at headquar-
ters.
National Committeeman William F. Shee-
han Of New York is at the Auditorium, but
has not yet called upon Chairman JONES'
Fusion In California.
SAN FRANCISCO. August 25.-The union
In this state between silver forces on presi-
Dental electors is complete. The peoples
party state executive committee has de-
clded In favor of the proposed agreement
giving five electors to the democratic party
and four to the populists.
Fusion throughout Missouri.
ST. LOUIS, August 25.-The Republic
(democratic) this morning says: Fusion in
the doubtful counties is to be made the or
der Of the day by the democrats in this
state. 1t Is the intention of the state COM
mlttee to bring about a union Of the DEM
ocrats. Tree silver republicans and popu-
lists In every county where the republicans
cannot be otherwise routed"
Evening star., 1896-08-25
Sound, Money In Delaware.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
WILMINGTON, Del, August pa mass
meeting, under the auspices of the Honest
Money League of Delaware, will be held
tonight. Several hundred democrats have
signed the call for the meeting, and 1t is
expected that At least 1900 democrats
from all parts Of the state will participate
in it. Addresses will be made by several
prominent speakers. including William NJ
Sir gerly of jthe Philadelphia Record At
the meeting tonight the sound money DEM
ocrats will choose six delegates to the In
diapapolis cOnvention.
Evening star., 1896-08-25
The BROOKLYN. Trial.

The Navy Department has received no
reports on the preliminary run of the
Brooklyn yesterday, as it was unofficial.
1t is felt, however. that the first showing
indicates that the Brooklyn will take place
with the other very fast ships of the new
navy, and that she' will earn q cohsidera-
BILE premium for her builders, the Cramps.
The Brooklyn will be the last ship built
under the premium system.
Evening star., 1896-08-25
Marine Band Concert.

The program for the Marine Band con-
cert at the Capitol tomorrow afternoon. be-
ginning at $40 pm, has been announced as
follows:
/. March. The Washington Times. go. .Innes
g. Overture, Semiramide. .RoSSfni
3, Waltz, Espana. .Waldteufel
4. Grand Selection, from Haensel and Gre
tel. .duEperufnck
6. Grand Suite D'Orchestre. re....... .Gurand
1. Prelude. 2. IntermeZzo. 3. Carnival
Z. (a) Patrol, The Glorious South. .Fanciulli
(b) March, The American. .Fanciulli
g. Hail Columbia. .Fyles
Evening star., 1896-08-25
Miss Gertrude Vanderbilt Married to
Mr.. Whitney.
her FATHER IN An INVALID'S CHAIR
The Ceremony Marked With
Simplicity.
DETAILS OF THE AFFAIR

NEWPORT, r. l.. August 25-The we'd
ding of Miss Gertrude Vanderbilt, eldest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelius VAN
derbilt. to Mr.. Harry Payne Whitney, eld-
est son of the former Secretary Of the
Navy. William c. Whitney. took place at
noon today at THE Breakers" the Van
derbilt summer residence.
Although the wedding has been awaited
with great interest, 1t was in a way a dis
appointment to the exclusive set in society
Evening star., 1896-08-25

here. owing to its simplicity. This was
necessarily so on account of the state of
Mr.. Vanderbilt's health, his physician
thinking it unwise for him to undergo any
thing Du: the quietest ceremony. There
FORE outside of the Immediate bridal party.
only about fifty persons were present
The legal marriage ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. George F. Magill, DID,,
rector of Trinity Church, of which Mr..
Vanderbilt is a member. 1t was originally
III this capacity. but Rhode Island laws
forbid a clergyman from another state to
perform wedding ceremony here. There
fore the plan was changed, and Bishop
Potter delivered the benediction.
The Ceremony.
The bride and her attendants assembled
in the upper hall and proceeded down the
grand stairway. The bride entered the
room on the arm Of Mr.. Chauncey NJ. De-
pew, and prco eeded to the priedieu, where
she was met by the groom. Miss Wander
bilt was given away by her father. who
was wheeled into the room on a reclining
chair.
The brides costume was of white satin
trimmed with old lace, which has been in
the family for years. She wore her
mothers bridal VEIL She carried bouquet
of stephanotis and gardenias. The brides
maids wore mousein de sole over white
silk. fluffy ruttles Of queen valenciennes
lace, beaded with insertion Of the same.
The waists were of valenCi Ciennes inserting
with puffings of the same material and
Van Dyke collars. The sleeves were full
length with cuffs of valenciennes insert
ings and small puffs at the shoulders.
Shaded rose-colored belts lent a pleasing
touch of colors to the costumes.
Miss Gladys Vanderbilt, sister of the
bride. and Miss Dorothy Whitney. sister OF
the groom, were the maids of honor They
wore organize muslins. with fluffy collars
of valenciennes lace.
The brides gift to the bridesmaids were
forget-me-not brooches of diamonds and
pearls. Mr. Whitney's gifts to the best
man and ushers were pearl and diamond
stickpins
Mr.. Whitney wore a boutonniere of gar
den-as. the best man a white orchid on th..
lapel of his coat, and the ushers small
sprays of lilies Of the valley. The bou-
quets of the five bridesmaids were of roses
and lilies of the valley, caught with broad
pink satin ribbon. upon which were en-
broidered lilies of the valley.
The bridesmaids were the Misses Sloane
Shepard, Gerry and Taylor. Mr.. Payne
Whitney. who has just returned from Eu-
rope. was the best man, and the ushers
win Rawlns l.. Connenet and Alfred Van
derbilt. brother of the bride.
After the ceremony the couple passed
into the gray room to receive their guests.
They occupied a position beneath a bower
OF tropical foliage, surmounted by q canopy
composed of two immense Areca lutescus.
Seven standard blooming rose trees, eight
feet high, alternately white and pink form
ed boundary to the lipe Of guests.
Evening star., 1896-08-25
Ohio Populist Convention.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, August 25.-Delegates
to the populist state convention are gather
ing at Springfield. out it is thought that
not more than 100 Of the 100 delegates en-
titled to seats will be present. Jeff Creager
of the populist state committee says the
democrats have offered them half of the
state ticket for fusion. but they will also
ask for half Of the electoral ticket for Wat
son for Vice President.
Evening star., 1896-08-25

Young Lowell, Mich, Banker Shot
Wife and Them Himaelf.

Wife and Them Himself.
LOWELL. Mich, August 25.-Charles
Church, junior member Of the private bank
ing house of c. J. Church & Co., shot and
fatally wounded his wife and then COM
mitted suicide this morning. The bank
closed Its doors yesterday, giving as a rea-
son that it was unable to realize upon its
assets. This morning Deputy Sheriff Cowan
called at tho younger Churchs house to
saw him he locked the door, and imme-
diateIy after three pistol shots were heard
The door was broken, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Church were found lying on the floor, the
former dead and the latter mortally
wounded. The elder Church has disap-
peared.
Evening star., 1896-08-25
stri1xers Sing for Joy.

ELwOOD,eInd. August 25.-The tin plate
strike was ended at midnight by the COM
pany signing the scale. Thousands are out
in force rejoicing with the strikers over
the peaceful settlement Of the great strike,
and are parading the streets, singing and
shouting
Evening star., 1896-08-25
Woman Charged With Theft.

A colored woman named Annie Ross
alias Henderson, was arrested today by
Precinct Detective Barnes and locked up
on charges of theft. She is charged with
having gone to persons houses and obtain
ed clothes to wash and with failing to re-
turn them. The case may be heard in the
Police Court tomorrow.
Evening star., 1896-08-25
SENATOR STEWART INDUSTRIOUS.

He Is Engaged I'm Answering All the
Gold Bugs.
Senator Stewards answer to the recent
speech Of Senator Sherman will be given to
the press this afternoon. The document is
understood to be typical of the Nevada
Senator 1t will make something like two
columns and the silver people hope to give
1t widespread circulation. Senator Stewart
Is writing an answer to the speech made
yesterday by Maj. Mckinley to the delegl-
ton OF farmers which called upon MIN at
Canton.
Evening star., 1896-08-25
BrookIyn's Trial Postponed.

BOSTON. Mass, August 25.-Edwin 8.
Cramp decided today. after consulting
with the members of the official trial board,
to postpone the test Of the cruiser Brook
lyn's speed until Thursday. There are four
big engines in the Brooklyn. and it was
found. after yesterdays trial, that the
work Of cleaning and getting them In con-
could not be properly done in twenty.four
hours.
Evening star., 1896-08-25
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
White-John L. Poats and Theresa An
derson; John R. Griffith of Prince Georges
county, Nd, and Lille E. Yewell Of Phoe-
nix, Md; Victor Henry Esch and Mary L.
Blundon; Jefferson D. Pitts and Cornelia
A. Stubbs, both of Richmond, Va.
Colored-Thornton Colston and Mary
Hite; William Paul Simms and Mary E.
Burley; Robert Terry and Margaret Simms
Evening star., 1896-08-25
Intended for the Cuban..

DETROIT, Mich, August 25.-The Free
Press says that it is now definitely known
that the new purchaser of the fast steamer
Unique intends her for the use of the
Cubans. He is Mobile merchant named
who is famous as the owner of
the steamer Three Friends. The Unique
win leave for Mobile as soon as some
repairs are made.
Evening star., 1896-08-25
Brownlow Only Slightly Hurt.

Mr.. William Brownlow of this city was
reported in the morning papers to have
been accidentally killed by the discharge
Of gun near Elizabethton, Tenn. The re-
port was incorrect. The following tele-
gram was received this morning from Mel
son g. Thompson, who is with Mr.. Brown
low: 'tSlight accident. Recovery speedy.
Gun exploded accidentally"
Evening star., 1896-08-25
SUNK BY AN ICEBERG.

The British Steamer MOlduva Wreck
ed, but All ON Board Escaped.
NEW YORK. August 25.-Capt. Burn
side and crew Of twenty-five of the British
tramp steamer Moldava were picked up
at sea by the steamer Circassia, which ar
rived from Glasgow today. The Moldava
struck an iceberg during fog last We'd
nesday end almost Immediately sank. All
hands were saved. The Moldava was
bound from Cardiff for New York.
Evening star., 1896-08-25
Jealous Of His Former Wife,

SAN PEDRO, Cal. August 25.-Robert o.
johnson shot and killed his divorced wife,
Mrs. II. S. Lane, yesterday. and then shot
himself twice through the head, dying soon
afterward. Jealousy at the woman's re-
marriage is believed TO have been John
sons motive
Evening star., 1896-08-25

ST. PETERSBURG, August -. Tho
cZar and cZarina left Peterhof at Il o'clock
this morning on their way to Vienna.
Their majesues were accompanied by
Prince Lobanoff-Rosto tovsky, the minister
for foreign affairs. and a numerous suite.
Evening star., 1896-08-25

The Navy Department is informed that
the battle ships Texas and Maine left Nor
folk this morning for Tompkinsvile N. Y,
to join Admiral Bunces fleet for the pur-
pose of assisting in the demonstration in
honor of Earl Ii Hung Chang, the Chinese
ambassador. on his arrival on the steam
ship ST. Louis, Friday next.
Evening star., 1896-08-25
MRS. BOGGS' WILL.
VIM. l.. Mnrbury Named as CO-Coi-
lectOr of the Estate.

There were further developments today
in the difficulty over the estate or the
late Mrs. Ellen NJ. Boggs of Georgetown.
William L. Marbury of Baltimore. who
Saturday last petitioned the Probate Court
to remove Mr. Randall Hagner as collector
of the estate, has filed an amended pc
tition, setting forth additional alleged facts
and asking that the will and four codicils
be admitted to probate; that letters testa-
mentary issue to Mr.. Marbury and Judge
Walter S. Cox. and that the letters ad
colligendum, heretofore issued to Randall
Hagner be revoked and annulled.
Co-COIlectOr Named.
Judge Cole today signed an order ap-
pointing William L. Marbury co-colector
Of the estate with Randall Hagner, provid-
e.. he give bond in the sum of $4,000 for
the faithful performance OF his duties.
Lawrence G. Boggs, son Of the deceased
today filed caveat to the fourth codicil
of the testator and undue influence on the
part Of her daughter, Katharine Stuart
Berry.
The Joint answer of Lawrence G. Boggs,
Mary Elizabeth Boggs. Mary L.. William
B., Charles r. and George r. j. Boggs to
the petition OF William l.. Marbury was
also fled today. Among other things, they
deny tina. Randall Hagner is in any way
disqualified or unsuited to act as collector
of the estate, but, on the contrary, they
aver that especially because of his knowl-
edge of the circumstances Of the case he Is
prominently qualified to act as collector.
Evening star., 1896-08-25
Wrenn Defeats Hoyey.

NEWPORT, r. l., August 25.-Wrenn
wirs first set with Hovey in aIl-comers'
tenris match. 1-5.
Hovey wins second set, 6-3.
Wrenn wins third set, go.
Wrenn wins set and match, 81.
Evening star., 1896-08-25
Condemned Horses.

Five horses of the District of Columbia
fire department having been condemned as
unfit for further use in the department..
the Commissioners have ordered that they
be turned over to the property clerk for
disposal.
Evening star., 1896-08-25
The Venezuelan Caae.

LONDON, August 25.-The new Venezue-
Ian Blue Book, which will DE issued here
shortly. was forwarded to Washington Sat
urday last.
Evening star., 1896-08-25

The republican plots in Spain have come
to a head in Barcelona, where a manifesto
advising the troops to refuse to embark
for Cuba has been circulated broadcast
among the reinforcements which will sail
from there
Huntington, Pa, will celebrate its one
hundredtn anniversary next month.
Evening star., 1896-08-25
GRAIN
WELCOMED TO CLEVELAND.
The Supreme Lodge of the knights of
Pythias.

CLEVELAND, Ohio. August 25.-Nearly
every supreme representative to the Su-
preme Lodge of the Knights of Pythias
was In his place when Supreme Chancellor
Richie called the lodge to order at 10
o'clock this morning. The meeting was
Evening star., 1896-08-25

A corps Of engineers are now at work To-
eating . spot to begin a tunnel through
BROAD mountain. near Shamokin. It will
reduce the distance between that city and
Philadelphia by twenty miles or moro.
Evening star., 1896-08-25

NEW GRAND HOTEL, Summit Noun
tain. August 2o.-Mr. and Mrs. Bryan ar
rived here at 1870. Along the way people
nom the boarding and farm houses pre-
seEted Mrs. Bryan with flowers.
Evening star., 1896-08-25
Prof. Nicholas Rudiaer Dead

MUNICH. August 25.-Nicholas Rudiger,
the professor Of anatomy at Munich UNI
versity. is dead. He was born in 1882, be-
came professor Of anatomy in 1870. and
was the author Of q number Of valuable
works upon anatomical subjects.
Evening star., 1896-08-25
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The following are the opening the highest
and the lowest and the closing prices Of the
New York stock market today, as reported
by Corfon & Mccartney. members New
York stock exchange. Correspondents,
Messrs. Moore & Schley. No. 50 Broadway
Open. High. Low. Close.
American Sugar. lQ3A los lnaa lOAIZ
Evening star., 1896-08-25
MIR. HOBART AT CANTON.
Second Trip of Major Mckinley's
Running Mate to Ohio.

Runn1nY MHte 10 Uh1O.
CANTON, Ohio. August 25.-Garrett A.
Hobart republican nominee for Vice Presl-
dent. arrived in Canton on the Pennsyl-
vania road just before noon. He was ac-
companied by H. H. Kohlsaat, editor Chi
cago Times-Herald. This is Mr.. Hobart's
second trip to Canton. The greeting be-
tween Maj. Mckinley and Mr.. Hobart was
most cordial. 1t is understood they are
this afternoon considering their letters Of
acceptance Maj McKinleys letter will
not be published before Thursday.
Evening star., 1896-08-25

White and pink were the pre- falling col
ors in the white floral plan Of decoration.
Most elaborate decoration was in the grand
ball. through which the bridal party passed
on their way TO the gold room, in which
the ceremony was performed Cascades of
the finest asparagus and maidenhair fern
fell from the sides of the lofty hall and
Evening star., 1896-08-25

Furnished by w. b. Hibbs & Co., 1921 F
street. members New York stock exchange
correspondents Messrs. Ladenburg, Thai
mann & Co., New York.
Evening star., 1896-08-25
AN ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE
E. Il. Bolton Shot Himself in the Head
Today.
The Ball Did Not Penetrate the Brain
and the Man VIII
Recover. .. i

R. H. Bolton. who lives at No. 100 4th
street southeast, attempted suicide this af-
ternoon by shooting himself in the head.
His mind has been deranged for several
years, and when DR.. Friedrich called to
attend him ne could not understand what
had happened. He was in the bed room
talking to his wife when he suddenly
grabbed the pistol and sent the bullet into
his right temple
Not a Fatal Wound.
The ball did not enter the brain, but
passed out back of the ear, making a
wound which Is thought will not prove
fatal.
The unfortunate man Is about fifty-seven
years old, and has wife and one child, a
grown son, who Is in business.
AS soon as the shot was fired neighbors
were called in. and DR.. Friedrich was among
the first to respond to the call.
The patient Is doing well, under the
doctors treatment, and will in all prob
ability recover.
Evening star., 1896-08-25
Cardinal Martinelli Consecrated.

LONDON, August 25.-The Daily News
this morning publishes dispatch from
Rome to the effect that Cardinal Rampolla,
the papal secretary of state, has conse-
Grated Father Sebastian Martinelli arch
bishop of the Titular See Of Ephesus.
Evening star., 1896-08-25

Father Sebastian Martinelli, prior gen.
eral of the Augustinians, was recently ap-
pointed to succeed Mgr. Satolli as papal
delegate to the Roman Catholic Church in
the United States.
, 1896-04-27
BLUE GRASS

The locators of the placer claims at
the head of Blue Grass mean business
undoubtedly, as preparations are being
made to build a ditch to carry water
on the ground. and a ditch that will cost
IA great deal of money. State Engineer
Mead is on the ground, as well as sew
eral other engineers of reputation and
ability. looking the situation over in
order to ascertain just what the cost
of the works will be. The company is
composed of men of ample means to
put the project through, and the un>
questioned richness of the ground Of
fers every inducement to the investor.
Laramie has become considerably
walked up over the situation and
new locations are being made daily.
The development OF the district mean
much to the state. Cheyenne. Wheat
land and Laramie will each be much
benefited, besides the existence of a sim
gle district in the state that Is paying
will certainly induce investigation Of
the other mineral localities.-Denver
News.
, 1896-04-27

places at almost the same time. and all
led to the confusion. at first. in settling
upon where the names did originate.
The scheme evidently included the
plundering Of the gambling houses.
also. and in this it was successful, for
it Is a fact that with n or two excep>
lions the money was missing from the
cash registers after the fire.
So far as the bank vas concerned.
no better time could have been selected.
The wind was just right to carry the
flames directly toward the building and
the fire occurred at a time when the
most experienced clerks were at lunch>
con.
Fortunately the younger clerks in
charge acted with promptness, No
had the fire become threatening
than they hastily closed the inner cash
safe and turned the combination. Then
they carried the books into thc vault
and had barely time enough to escape
after closing the vault door before the
building was in flames.
Chief Marshall tonight admitted that
he knew Of the existence of a gang Of
fire-bugs in the city. He has taken
every p%recaution possible to get the
suspected men.
Every train leaving the district Is
searched and the whole camp is prac-
tically surrounded by deputies doine
picket duty. This morning three men
were sent out on the Cheyenne road,
two to Wilbur on the Florence and
Cripple Creek. two to Divide and seve>
raj in other directions.
They have orders to bring in any per-
son who acts suspiciously or whose de-
scription tallies with those furnished
by the chief.
Tonight the town is being patrolled
by an extra force Of police and several
suspects have been closely questioned
by the chief, with what result is not
known.
A general raid is impossible on ac-
count Of lack Of Jail facilities.
, 1896-04-27
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tended to include nom aided lines ex,
tending from Niles to Oakland, on the
bay of San Francisco. together with
local lines, terminal properties and real
estate in San Francisco. Oakland and
Almeda. steamers. ferry boats and
of terriers. which constitute
the great terminals of the Central Pa,
ciic in and near San Francisco.
Daily Republican soc per month.
KANSAS CYCLONE.
, 1896-04-27
Daily Republican SOC per month.

Russell, Of the Scotsman, being once
rallied by a gray-headed friend upon
his badness. silenced him with the re-
mark: my hair preferred death to dis
honor"