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CANNOT BE RELOCATED.


Overhead Wires Not to BE Changed
From Place to Place.
To permit the removal of an overhead
wire in one section Of the city and allow its
erection in another locality would be con-
trary to the well-defned policy of Congress
and permit the existence of overhead wires
Indefinitely.
Such is the gist Of an important opinion
rendered by the attorney for the District
today in the case Of the Chesapeake and
Potomac Telephone Company, which recent
ly asked permission to take down a portion
Of it's line in one section of the city and
relocate the wire in another section. 1t
was claimed at the time that such permits
sion would not be contrary to law, for there
would be no additional wires erected. The
Commissioners, however, decided to have
their attorney pass upon the matter, and
submitted the application to Attorney
Thomas. with the request that he submit a
legal opinion on the matter. AS stated
above, he did this today, holding that the
Commissioners had no right in view of the
legislation by Congress to grant the permit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-07

was on hand at an early hour with his
staff OF COO assistant sefgeant-at-arns,
doorkeepers and pages, who were admitted
to the building while the crowd clamored
outside.
Rush for Admission.
At 10 O'Clock the doors We're opened. and
the wild rush for admission began. 1t was
Lot until within the building that its full
size became apparent Everything was on
the mammoth order, even in the decora-
tons From the lobby the crowds entered
an enormous inclosure, free of seats and
serving as a common ground for delega-
tons to greet each other before entering
the convention hall beyond.
This outer Enclosure is a third of the
building, which was tco large in it's entire
ty for the convention. On one side ran
rows OF offices for newspapers, and on the
other side a restaurant stretched 100 feet.
promising refreshment in case of protracted
siege Even the detail of post office had
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-07
Stephen NJ. White.

ligion he laid down my platform exactly.
He expressed my sentiments in beautiful
tender way"
Mr.. Bland. in reply to inquiries affecting
the matter. telegraphed follows from
his home at Lebanon, Mo-, last night:
Religion is not the issue. l am Meth
odist Have always been ore. Always will
be. If l was half as good as my Catholic
wife l would not worry about getting into
heaven. This Is the sentiment 1 expressed
in a previous emergency WHEN my religion
was criticised. 1 stand by it ow.'
Mr.. Thurman this morning sent the fol-
lowing telegram to Mr.. Bland:
Hon. Richard p. Bland: The report
that 1 started an attack upon you on ac-
count Of your wife's religion is base IN
truth. What 1 said was in reply to a uues-
ton by others. and many things are now
put into my mouth which l never thought
of, much less said. Your letter while a
candidate for Congress on the subject ex-
presses precisely, word for word, my senti-
n:ents and convictions.
(Sigred) "ALLfsN w. THURMAN"
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of the southern and western men, When
Mr.. Harrity commanded the convention to
be In order his voice easily carried over
the tumult to the farthest corner, test
ing the acoustic qualities of the hall with
most satisfactory results. The figure of
the chairman faced the asemblage for
several minutes while the ushers swept
the aisles clear Of knots Of comforting dele
gates
Gentlemen Of the convention will rise
for prayer" the chairman said, and there
was a ciatter Of chairs the body in the
center of the hall came up to its feet with
considerable confusion. The chaplain. Rev.
EdEard Stires, stepped forward and pray
ed
The chaplain was a young man, hardly
thirty years old. with smooth-shaven
face. and wearing the black clerical coat
buttoned to his chin.
He held in his hand a roll of typewriter
manuscript. which. after a moment, he
laid on the desk and picked up slip by slip.
without exciting comment as a representa-
tive of the Episcopal Church.
The Rival Candidates.
AS the convention seated itself, Chair
man Harrity stepped forward, and, after a
S1ioAt zap VI Tic SdNSl, dEHOuHCcu III Clcdt
tones the selection of Senator David B.
Hill for temporary chairman.
This announcement was what the gold
men were waiting for. and with a shout
they leaped to their feet. and, with wav-
ing arms. they shouted out their approval
Among the spectators also there was ap-
probation. Some of the enthusiastic del
e2ates yelled Three cheers for David B.
Hill" and they were given with will. s.
T. Sheerin of Indiana for secretary and
John Martin for sergeant-at-arms were
also announced when the convention had
quieted down.
What is the pleasure of the conven-
tion?" asked Mr. Harrity, as calmly as if
he did not know of the storm which was
to follow.
Mr. Clayton. the member of the national
committee from Arkansas, arose Every
man and every spectator in the hall knew
that the gage Of battle was to be thrown
down, and they rose to a man and cheered.
AS soon as he announced that he deemed
1t his duty to present minority report the
demonstration that followed the announce
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NO Personal OBJECTIONS
Why the POpuIists Will Not Sumner,
Hland


ST. LOUIS, July I've have nothing
against Mr.. Bland personally, but If he is
nominated he will not get the support of
the peoples party or the silver party out
side the democratic lines" said Sergeant
alarms Mcdowell of the peoples party in
interview last night. Il am positive
that no democrat can secure the populist
vote this fall, and that large majority of
our people will either indorse Senator Tel
Ter or nominate him for the presidency"
But" repeated the reporter. at has been
stated that Senators Dubois, Pettigrew and
others favor Bland if they cannot get Tel
Ter. and IL at Teller himself has declared
his intention of taking the stump for Bland
II the latter is nominated"
Don't you believe word Of it." said the
Tennesseean. Neither Dubois, Petugrew,
Mantle nor any Of the other boiling re-
How can they? They are all honorable
gentlemen, and all have given their POSI-
tive pledge that the sole object of their
mission to Chicago is to secure Teller's
to st. Louis, and at the silver convention,
which will be held ON the 22d, at the same
time our own, but in different build
ing. they will nominate Teller by acclama-
ton. -
Then they will, presume, send us
request for a conference. The result will
be. as 1 have already said. the Endorsement
Of the nomina tion by us of Senator Teller
THE ag:eemept to- this effect is as bind
ing as any compact among honorable men
could be. 1t was first discussed in Wash
ington. 1t was actually made on the even
ing of the walk out, Of Senator Teller and
his fellow silver republicans from the ST.
Louis convention. At this meeting Senators
Dubois PettgEew and Cannon Congress
man Mantle and Others spoke for the sill
yer men. The peoples party was repre-
scented by NatDnal. Chairman Taubeneck,
Mr.. Davis Of Texas. Mr.. Patterson Of the
Rocky Mountain News, Denver, Col; DIR.
Taylor of Illinois and myself
For Vice President we can nominate
straightout populist, and the only candi-
date spoken Of at present seems to be A. L.
Mons of Dawson county. Tenn. strong
man and in every way eligible.
with such ticket we will carry, be-
yond all doubt, Texas, Alabama, Georgia,
North Carolina, Tennessee and number
of western states and territories, besides
making a big fight in many other states
There is every indication that the populist
convention alone will bring 10000 to St
LOllis."
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though the opening convention day Is
usually one of formalities. The outlook,
however. was for struggle from the start,
an early test of strength and possibly the
execution of the vague threats that have
been made to leave the hall under certain
circumstances. The sentiment that par
ticipation in a convention bound those pres
ent led to the bslief that IL there were any
withdrawals they would come early.
The clash between Senator Hill and Sena-
tor Daniel over the temporary chairman
ship was awaited with eager interest. 1t
was a strange coincidence. showing the
shifts of politics. that four years ago. when
the democratic convention met here, Sena-
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SILVER COMMITTEE,
Members Pledge Their Delegations
to the Adoption of II Program.


CHICAGO, July THE full silver COM
mittee met at the Sherman House today
for final conference before repairing to
the convention hall. The special work in
hand was the preparation of program for
the proceedings today, which was done
as follows:
1. Resolution for adoption of temporary
rules. Mover. Senator White of California
2. Motion for appointment of committees
and reference of resolutions. Mover, Gov
Hogg of Texas.
3. Motions to adjourn and for recess. To
be made by Senator Jones Of Arkansas.
4. Floor managers during the temper
airy organization will be the executive COM
mittee.
). Daniel the platform.
The committee members present pledged
their entire delegations to stand by this
program and to support no resolutions Of
fered by any one else except there should
be necessity for further action than here
indicated, in which case movers of mo-
items will be designated by conference on
the floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-07

not been forgotten, and Postmaster Hesing
had in operation a well-equipped branch
Office To handle mail for delegates. There
was good-natured raillery some of the
signs literally distributed. to secure deco
rum. One of these read: Good order and
decorum is expected of every guest. John
s. Martin. sergeant-at-a farms"
In another the sergeant-at-arms positive
ly prohibited smoking. The most mammoth
decoration in the outer hall was an Ameri-
can flag, which Decorator Dynes spoke of
18th pride as the largest flag of any coun-
try ever made. being 100 by CD feet, and re-
quiring five men to hoist it
The huge proportions of the hall can be
best understood from the fact that the foot
ball game viii. be played in this hall next
Thanksgiving day. and a quarter-mile BIZ
cycle track is to be put in when the con-
yention is over.
The Decorations.
The most striking feature of the decora-
ton on entering the hall was that the
seven democratic Observation-Disclosures
Jackson. Van Buren,, Polk Tyler. Buchan-
an and Cleveland done in heroic size and
arranged above the desk of the chairman,
looking down On the delegates That of
Mr. Cleveland was in the middle. with the
fathers of democracy on either side. 1t was
taken from his early pictures, before the
rugged lines had made their appearance
Above these rose a mammoth representa-
ton OF the American eagle, with the shield
OF the United States in its talons. Further
up the great steel gfrCiers, which span the
building. were wound with bunting, and
from between them hung myriads of flags
and secn-circular r0settes
The platform and presiding officers desk
were tastefully decorated with bunting and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-07
MUSIC IN THE AIR.
Meeting at Denver of the Music
Teachers of the Country.

Teachers of the Country.
DENVER, Col, July THE eighth an
nual convention Of the Music Teachers
National Association will meet in this city
today. Among the celebrated artists who
are here are: Ernest r. Kroger of st. Lou
is, president of the association: H. S. Per-
kins of Chicago, secretary; Albert Gorno
of Cincinnati. Leopold Godowsky. Russian
pianist; Charles Kunkel and w. Waugh
Lander. Organ recitals will be given by j.
Andrews of Oberlin. w. Sterling and Har-
rison Wild of Chicago and DIR. j. H. Cover
of this city. Prominent vccalists are: Miss
Jessie Thistle of Columbia, Mo; Mrs. Love.
less of st. Louis, Mrs. Maud H. Demoss of
Cincinnati, Mrs. H. NJ. Robinson and Nine.
w. Runge Jancke OF Pueblo.
The sixth annual convention of the Re-
tail Clerks National Protective Association
also begins in this city today. About 200
delegates are expected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-07

on Mr.. Bland because of the latter's religious
convictions. He says he was misrepre-
scented in an interview which was printed.
Il was asked said he, whether
thought the fact that Mr. BANDS wife
ard son were Catholics would in any de-
gree weaken him as a candidate. re-
piled emphatically that it was an out
rege that a mans religious connections
should be talked about I said that for
Mr.. Bland. personally. I had the highest
regard, and that no one appreciated more
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-07

LONDON. July Sir John Fender. the
well-known cable magnate, head of the
Eastern, the Eastern Extension, the Cape
the Anglo-American. and other cable com
panies. who has been i'll for some time
past, died at 5:i5 this afternoon. He was
born In 1916, was one of the original direc-
tors of the first transatlantic cable com
pany, and was instrumental in causing the
building of the Great Eastern.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-07
Naval Cadets Appointed.

The following named have been appointed
cadets at the U. s. Naval Academy: Thos
c. Trimble, Lenoke, Ark: John H. Fry (al-
ternate), Greenboro. N. c.: Chas. L. NJ
McKeag. New Brunswick. N. j.: Jas. w.
Devan (alternate), Devall P. O., La; VIM.
F. Bricker (alternate). Chambersburg Pa !;
Frank D. Berrien. Clinton. Iowa; VIM. +.
Morrison (alternate), Iowa City, Iowa: Ar
thur w. Clark, Stockton. CAL: Orie w.
Fowler. Fort Dodge, Iowa. Frank B. Fryer
(alternate), Marietta, Ga.
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ment of the selection Of Daniel there was
breeze as compared to a cyclone. The
coo odd delegates cheered, while from ten
thousand threats in the audience came a
hoarse roar Of approval that sounded like
roar Of thunder. For over three minutes
the demonstration continued, and 1t was
renewed at several points as Mr.. Clayton
read the minority report nominating Sen
ator Daniel Of Virginia. Mr.. Clayton then
read the minority report, as follows
The Minority Report.
To the Democratic National Convention:
The undersigned, members of the ma
ticr al committee, respectfully recommend
that the name of the Hon. John w
Daniel Of Virginia be substituted in the
committee report for that of the Hon.
David B. Hill of New York, and that the
Hon. John w. Daniel be chosen temporary
Chairman of this convention.
GSigneO Henry D. Clayton, Alabama /;
Thomas c. McRae. Arkansas; NJ F. Tar
pey, California;; c. s. Thomas, Colorado:
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than I his work in behalf of the silver
cause. No one has denounced the A. P. A.
organization more openly on the stump
than 1. have no religious prejudices l
was sorry / said, that the matter was
talked about but 1 admitted that such
prejudices did exist and might weaken his
chances Of election If nominated. Religious
bigotry could not be controlled. In his
letter in which he defended his wifes re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-07
BRADLEY JOHNSON IN A DUEL
ae is Challenged by Capt Ampodia and
Accepts.
Both Men Choose Their Seconds and
the Fight VIII Probably Come
or Tomorrow.

Copyright, 1896. by the Associated Press)
HAVANA, July Cen. Bradley T. John
son, the correspondent of a New York
newspaper here. formerly brigadier general
of cavalry in the service of the confederate
states, has accepted the challenge to fight
a duel, made to him by Senior Manuel Am
podia, formerly captain in the Spanish
army. Both gentlemen named their sec
onds today. and the meeting will take place
in all probability tomorrow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-07
All About Washington.

Everything you want to know
about Washington is contained
in The Evening Star Almanac.
A ready and useful reference
book of over 400 closely printed
pages. For sale at The Even
ing Star Office, 18th street and
Pennsylvania avenue and at
news stands, or mailed for 25
cents. Every Endeavorer should
should have one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-07
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 Corson G. Mccartney. members New York
stock exchange. Correspondents. Messrs.
Moore & Schley. No. 80 Broadway.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-07
Commodore Tooker Dead.

NEW YORK, July 7-Commodore Joseph
II. Tooker, died today, aged sixty-five years
During the days of Jim Fiske he was COM
modore of a feet of sound boats among
which We're the old Bristol and Ply
mouth Rock" He was also at one time
manager for Jarrett and Palmer, when
they ran Niblo's garden
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-07
At the Lakes.

From the Chicago Record.
The price Of your fish is dreadfully high
here |
Yes. we don't have many to SELL We |
make more money renting them in strings
to visitors who want their photographs |
taken to send home"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-07
NO NEWS FROM THE RALEIGH.
Report That She Fired on the Three
Friends Not Confirmed.

Up to o'clock this afternoon no confir-
nation had reached the Navy or Treasury
Department Of the report that the warship
Raleigh had fired en- the steamer Three
Friends or some other vessel off the coast
of Florida and the report finds no credence
in official circles here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-07
New York Republican Convention
August %.

NEW YORK. July THE republican
state convention has been called to meet
at Saratoga on August %. There will be
nominated at that convention candidates
for governor, lieutenant governor and JUS
tice of the court of appeals
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-07
Father O'Dea Made n Bisbon.

The pope has appointed the Rev. Edward
ODea bishop of the diocese Of Nesqueally.
which comprises nearly all OF the state of
Washington. He is at present rector Of ST.
Patricks Church at Portland, Oregon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-07
Rear Admiral Clitz Better,

NEW YORK, July THE condition of
Rear Admiral j. NJ. Clitz, who was stricken
with paralysis month ago and later on
had a second attack, was reported to be
Slightly improved today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-07
Laying Down the Law.

Bus
New servant girl (at the house telephone)
No, the master is not in, and he and
the mistress cannot come to your house
next Sunday, because 1 am going out my
SELF -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-07

BULCWAYO, July 7.-Plummer's col
umn, after several hours fighting ON Sum
day, finally repulsed a Matabele force
The latter lost 100 killed. The British lost
23 killed and wounded
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-07
Grain and Cotton Market

Furnished by W. 3. Hibbs & Co. 1921 F
street, members New York stock exchange
correspondents Messrs. Ladenburg, Thai
ann & Co.. New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-07

The triple-screw cruiser Columbia has
been ordered from New York to Castine,
Me-, to participate in the exercises attend
ing the celebration of the two hundred and
fftieth anniversary Of that town.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-07
MRS. GLANDS RELIGION.

Allen w. Thurman Denies Initiating
an Attack on the Missouri Leader.
CHICAGO, July lone of Ohio's big
four Is very indignant at an attempt to
make 1t appear that he Initiated an attack
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-07
SUES THE RECORDER,
Interesting Question Rerardinr
Right to Make FurlOughs.

interesting ouestaOn Regarding
Right to Make FurlOughs.
Mr.. George c. Smith of Missouri, former
ly employed as a clerk in the recorder Of
deeds office. filed a suit in the Court of
Claims today for s2.21737, for salary, which
he claims to be due him as clerk in the office
from September /. 1894. to July 6, 1885, at
the rate of 81, 200 per annum.
Mr.. Smith alleges that the recorder of
deeds, without his consent and against his
protest, furloughed him August 81, 1884,
for thirty days; that he has kept him fur
loughed to the present time, and refuses
to permit him to return to his duty In the
office; that he was duly appointed and has
never been discharged; and that he is,
therefore. entitled to the salary during the
time of his alleged furlough.
Mr.. Tnylor's Statement,
Speaking to a Star reporter this after
noon of the case. Recorder Taylor said that
there is nothing in it. Smith, he said, was
furloughed by him August 81, 1894, for a
month without pay, and before the expira-
his services were no longer needed.
The law explained Mr.. Taylor, "recoe-
nizes but two officials in my office, the re-
corder and his deputy. We and all others
ir. the office paid out of its revenues and
even the recorder and his deputy would not
receive the annual salaries allowed them.
$1,000 and $500. respectively. unless the
fees coming in during the year reached
their aggregate sum. Smith must have re-
garded his dismissal as final for he mas
never since reported here for duty.
LAS l say, there is rothing in the case
but II the United States desires to pay him
what he aSkeS 1t is no concern Of mine
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-07

nection with the democratic party is al
ready fixed. Senator Lindsay of Ken
lucky. whose gold views will probably re-
tire him from public life. and Senator
Berry of Arkansas. who lost leg in the
eonfeder ate service. and who Is for IS to 1,
sat side by side.
Called to Order.
The gavel dropped at ten minutes before
o'clock upon a hall that had a dozen
rows Of empty seats at the edges far
thest back. The appearance of Chair
man Harrity as he stepped forward to the
desk attired in slate colored summer
suit provoked roued of applause from
the eastern delegates, reinforced by many
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-07
THE STATE DELEGATIONS.
Action Taken in Meetings Held This
Morning.

Morning.
CHICAGO. July THE Missouri delega-
ton held another meeting this morning and
after some discussion decided to defer the
question of selecting national committee
man until after the convention has selected
a presidential candidate. The Missourians
expect that Mr.. Bland will be the nominee
and they count on him to name the national
committeeman.