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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-21
HE READS THE LAST PROOFS.
MKINLEys LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE AL
MOST READY-THE TARIFF WILL
NOT BE NEGLECTED.

Canton. Ohio. Aug 20.-Major Mckinley worked
on the last proofsheets of his letter of acceptance
most of the day. The letter will contain several
thousand words, and will be very explicit on the
money question, but the tariff will not be In any
way neglected.
Citizens Of Ewood and Newcastle. Penn, are
to call upon Major Mckinley on Saturday. This
will be the largest delegation that has visited
Canton. A dispatch received tonight says there
will be between 1900 ard 800 in the party
delegation OF 1000 farmers from Western
PENNSYLVANIA and Maryland IS announced for the
middle Of September. Major Mckinley had talk
this afternoon with r. j. Morgan, who was COM
missioner Of Indian Affairs under the Harrison
Administration. Mr. Morgan Is travelling good
deal. and asserts that the Republican prospects
are improving.
The usual number Of kilograms from various
sections Of the country announcing the formation
Of Mckinley clubs were received to-day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-21
MONEY MADE BY BRYAN'S FAILURE.

HOW TWO ALERT BROKERS PROF1TED BY AT
TENDING THE NOTIFICATION MEETING.
or all the people who attended the Bryan meet
ing al Madison Square Garden. +. g. Cuthbert, Of
the firm OF E. b. Cuthber: & Co, brokers' probably
has the most cause to remember the much-talked-
of fasco Mr. Cuthbert went TO the meeting with
his partner ". Euclid Young. and they watch ID
the proceedings from box. where the audierce
and the speaker were in view Like many men
who helped TO swell the crowd, they were anxious
about the effect which the Boy Orators talk would
have on the market and II they listened closely
and attentively to the silver prophet 1t was be-
cause they had eye 10 business.
M. Bryan began his speech at about $40 p. m,
and when the people began to leave the Garden at
$50. it pretty evident that the meeting would
he a failure What effect the show had on the
two brokers in their box became evident when
they left the Garden at o'clock. They were seen
by friends standing near the door. on the street
in earnest conversation. This meeting will not
only fail to depress prices said Mr.. Cuthbcrt
but il will boom the market" and he and his
partner ready to take advantage of the situa-
tion.
among his friends Mathematical" Young. be
cause Of the Euclid in his name, hailed cab and
European connections The Harmonic, the Prog
ress and the Freundschaft clubs We're visited. but
the brokers who may usually be found there were
all IN the country or IN Europe ana II was neariy
midnight when Mr.. Young finally found broker.
He gave order for 1000 shares OF stock TO be
cahled at once to London. The next morning, true
to the partners expectations the market took a
jump The Bryan speech had shown the financial
world that there little TO fear from the Boy
vanced. 1t was learned yesterday that the 1000
shares were sold out few days after the meet
ing and that the speculation which was suggested
by the Bryan failure had netted the quick-acting
brokers profit Of about $4,000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-21
A CUCKOO LAW FIRM DISSOLVED.
DON NJ. DICKINSON AND HENRY T. THURBER
SEPARATE IN DISGUST FROM T. G. STEVEN
SON WHO WORKS FOR SILVER

son. WHO WORKS FOR SILVER.
Detroit, Mich Aug. 20.-The law firm of Dickin-
son. Thurber & Stevenson. which is comprised Of
Don NJ. Dickinson, Henry T. Thurber. private sec
rotary TO President Cleveland and Elliott G. Ste
venson, late chairman of the Democratic State
Central Committee. has dissolved account of
political differences which have arisen between
Messrs Dickinson and Stevenson since the Chicago
Convention.
In the Chicago Convention Mr.. Stevenson posed
as the mouthpiece of Mr.. Dickinson who repre-
sented the Administration. Stevenson was chair
man Of the Michigan delegation and also chairman
of the State Central Committee. He declared he
would resign from the latter position, not on ac-
of the platform, but because OF the treatment
of the Michigan delegation in the Convention. Mr.
Stevenson did resign, but his resignation was not
accepted, which was considered purely personal
victory rather than for gold or the Admins
tration Later Mr.. Stevenson resigned again, and
made way for Frederick A. Baker, a rabd silver
advocate retaining a place the committee. how
ever.
Mr.. Stevenson has been taking ar active part in
the campaign in the interests of Bryan and Sewali
between the members Of the firm became greatly
strained. Articles of dissolution of the firm were
signed Saturday. ,
Mr. Thurber will remain with Dickinson. This
law firm probably had a larger revenue than any
other similar firm in the State Mr.. Stevenson. be
sides being one Of the most conspicuous Democrats
in Michigan. IS considered lawyer of great abil-
ity. He came here from Port Huron Il few years
ago TO become the junior partner of the firm, and
Immediately took high rank among Detroit law
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-21
HARRISON'S OLD COMRADE GONE.
A WAR INCIDENT RECALLED BY THE DEATH OF
AN INDIANA VETERAN.

shelbyvile. Ind. Aug 0-s b. Robertson died
at his home In this city last night. in the seventy
NTH year Of his age Mr.. Robertson enlisted In
the 10Th Indiana commanded by General Harrl-
son. and served until the end Of the war
An incident connected with the army life of Cen
eral Harrison and Mr.. Robertson Is of interest
one day when the army on forced march
from Dalton to Resaca. Mr.. Robertson fell by the
wayside account OF wounds and sickness The
march was a hard one, no person having the time
to stop and care for lone comrade. After being
alone for some time, a horseman came galloping
along, ana seeing a private In the ditch with his
knapsack on and his gun by his side he stopped
and got OF his horse what he could do 10
the sufferer. The PROSTATE form had but little life
remaining, but the Good Samaritan gave him q
drink. poured balm In his wounds. bound them up.
and assisting him on the horse, walked and car
red the gun and knapsack.
The rider was General Benjamin Harrison. When
Harrison visited here in 1876 Mr.. Robertson erected
a triumphal arch across the street In the middle
OF the arch was perched Mr. Robertson's daughter.
who showered flowers on General Harrison as ne
passed beneath her
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-21
TALK OF ALDRIrGE's CHANCES.
HIS PROSPECTS APPEAR GOOD NOW, But coNDf
TIONS MAY BE CHANGED SHOULD OTHER
Candidates COMBINE.

HIS PROSPECTS APPEAR GOOD NOW. BUT CONDI-
TIoNS MAY BE CHANGED SHOULD OTHER
CANDIDATES COMBINE.
There was a great deal Of gossip around Re-
publican State headquarters yesterday over the
coming Republican State Convention and the PROB
able nominee for Governor. Senator John Raines
father Of the liquor tax law. was at headquarters
yesterday. and when asked for an expression OF
opinion as the probable nominee for Governor,
he said SLOWLY: at will be whoever gets the most
delegates" and that is about all that any one can
say Saratoga where the convention is 10 be
held will be the Of political interest for the
next five days Ex-senator Platt will start for
Saratoga Saturday. and the same day both Mr
Aldridge and Mr. Fish will open headquarters In
the convention city and start upon hunt for dele
gates.
The present condition of affairs seems 10 indicate
that II is the field against State Public Works
Superintendent Aldrdge and combination
against him may be Effected it Is said. that Will
throw the nomination some one else. Mr.. Patt
has declared absolute neutrality in the fight for
delegates and will not take "A hand. so he says.
Aldridge has exercised every power he has. and
has freely used the influence he can WELD from MS
ofice While he Is far in the lead, he has not
clear majority by good deal. ana ne VIII nave 10
do some hurrying within the next few days Some
~ he delegates to the convention yet be
oi,ctnd but il is fairly well known how they will
Stand The balance OF power is held by the other
caandidotes Roberts Ellsworth. saxton. Baxter,
Black and Wadsworth ana II they should enect
cnmhinafion either for or against Fish or Adridge
Z, is tbonpht the battle would be settled. IL was
the general opinion last nighi that unless ne sit
uaton CHANGED ea ea pon boW a wond m ca be
exert his power when the delegates reach the con-
venton. but he has been hard at work and will
nfn. ffpamilton nil @ Fish loaded with buttons bearing
picture CT himself and suitable motto. was In the
sons last evening. He will 20 TO Saratoga to-day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-21
VOHEN RUN THIS TRAIN.
A FEMALE TOURIST COMPANY OPERATING AN EX-
cuRsIoN TO THE THOUSAND ISLES.

Syracuse ~ y Aug 2l-The first woman's train
IN the world left here to-day for the Thousand
Islands over the Rome. Watertown and Ogdens-
burg Railroad The train is run by the Woman 3
Christian Association of this city. who formed
themselves into tourist company for the pur-
pose Of running the train and also operating the
steamboats, on the ST. Lawrence River during this
personally conducted tour.
The engine started by Mrs James *. Nc
Guire wife Of the Mayor of Syracuse and each
car in the train had woman conductor in uni
form and a woman chaperOn The Thousand ISL
ana Steamboat Company's steamers, run in con-
necion with this tour will also be Oicered by the
women. the women having appointed a commodore
captain mate, purser cook. engineer, nremen and
crew to serve each excursion steamer
The train consisted of twelve vestbuled cars, in
cluding the Wagner palace car. and carried about
IN ple
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-21
MARRIED TO HER CHILDHOOD LOVER.

MAYOR STRONG PUTS THE FINISHING TOUCHES
on AN INTERESTING ROMANCE.
Mayor Strong yesterday performed the marriage
ceremony for Xaver Cullier, OF No 05l fark-aVe''
and Mrs Louisa Hlrberger, Of Austria The prioe
arrived from Europe on Wednesday, and came here
for the purpose marrying the lover OF her YOUTH
She was a widow. Her present husband was her
lover In the old country, but when he came mere
woman married another Meantime the girls hus-
band died and Xavier hearing of his death opensu
up correspondence with his first love he had m nae ,
fairly prosperous.
The bride Is twenty-eight years old
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-21
cBJrV4NCES or SILVER MINERS.

Toadville COL Aug. Gone thousand OF the
,r,t,i,, minors were in session until nearly II
.olock last night and passed resolutions refusing
- accent the offer Of the leading mine managers
- 90 10 work at the old scale of wages until silver
cached an average quotation Of 70 cents an ounce
,ro, rcsolutons declare that the mine managers are
,,, 80 threaten and coerce. IT is now conceded
uSli'h ,otfiem.nt can be made unless the miners
dn M ,ir n demands and this the mine managers re-
ftta.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-21
ANOTHER VHEELMAN HELD UP.

FOUND UNCONSCIOUS BY THE ROADSIDE NEAR
NEWTOWN, CONN.
Rridgenort. Conn. Aug POS. s. Edding,
uheelman WAS found bleeding and unconscious In
the Danbury Road n short distance from New
town late last night. The watchman at +. H.
Ronald's castle came upon his body beside tho
road Edding had called at the Grand Central
Hotel In NeWtown early In the evening. lie was
from Kentucky he said, and was making tour
y, tho East on his wheel lie was directed TO DAN
bury by the clerk.
The watchman carried him to the hotel and,
upon being revived, he said that he was held up
on the road by two men who demanded ms money
In the fight which followed he was roughly
handled. 40 +, ,
The victim could not give II good description OF his
assailants. The police are searching surrounding
towns for them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-21
1T WOULD SAVE A MILLION.

STATE ENGINEER ADAMS PROPOSES CHANGE
IN A sToRAGE.DAM PROJECT.
Albany Aug. 20.-The Mount Morris storage dam
nroiect has been receiving much consideration or
late by State Engineer Campbell W. Adams. The
Legislature appropriated $4,000 for the State Engi-
neer to investigate as TO the feasibility Of erecting
a canal storage dam on the Genesee River at
Mount Morris above Rochester. Mr.. Adams has
returned from a trip to Mount Morris. where he
looked into the practcability OF erecting dam In
the Genesee Valley between Mount Morris and
Portage Engineer Rafter accompanied him..
The State Engineer is inclined to favor a change
I'm the location OF the dam from Mount Morris TO
Portage Mr. Adams says that Il dam could be
built at Portage 10 store the same amount of water
as Is contemplated by the proposed Mount Morris
dam for 81 900 90 less than the estimated expense
of the Mount Morris dam. The expense Of con-
strlicting the Mount Morris dam has heretofore
been placed at 81 500. .oo0
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-21
, Rad WRECK CAUSED BY BOYS.

Canton Ohio Aug. 2O--The railway accident which
occurred on the Cleveland. Canton and Southern
road some forty miles south of here last night In
which TWO Canton men were killed and eighteen
only escaped death by the caboose catching IN tree
on tbe edge OF an embankment was Investigated
his morning and the fact developed that this costly
and fnfai wreck was caused by three railroad spikes
vHirb some small boys had placed on the outside
rau a., inc curve where the train was wrecked.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-21
pIryTY or HAY ~ THE WEST.

car.ioharle. n Y. Aug 2o.-Reports from sew
r,I hundred points relative 10 the hay crop re-
co,,od during the present week by The Hay Trade
Journal" denote a good supply In the Central.
-, , a,d Northwestern States. with demand
,or the same IN The Eastern and coast Inc states.
The same reports indicate large attend4n'e "a az me
Na,ionnI IIav Dealers Convention, 10 be leid al
,be Southern Hotel ST. Louis. September - also an
arly and liberal movement Of hay from the West
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-21
ONE DAVIS CLAIMANT GIVES UP.
MRS SMELL. OF CALIFORNIA. FINDS OFT THAT
HER HUSBAND WAS NOT THE DEAD MON
TANA MILLIONAIRE.

San Francisco. Aug 20 (SpeciaD.-One claimant to
the millions Of the late a. J. Davis the Montana
Inine-owner has decided TO drop her suit Mrs.
Hulda Smell. "A resident OF Southern oaIiorhia'
has learned through detectives, who have been at
work for months. that her first husband. A. j.
Davis was not the Montana miner who left s5,wVD.
Her Davis died poor man in Missouri In 1863
She will at once stop her contest for share OF the
big estate Claimants to this estate reside in Mon
tana Massachusetts, illinois, Kentucky, indlana a
Ioston Two years ago but many suits are still pend
i,r in Montana Detectives learned that the two
,en of The "a me name had worked together in Cali
forni9 placer mines and ii was this fact that de-
roi,,ed Mrs Smell Mrs Smell is the grandmother Of
Eleanor Calhoun, the actress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-21
THE TREASURY GOLD RESERVE.

Washington Aug 20-The Treasury gold reserve
declined to-day to slos SETH. The days withdraw
ais were y2s7 100 and for the month to date they
aggregate N750,Go
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-21
J0Hy CHAMBERLIN RECOVERING.

Saratoga Aug 20 (SpeciaD-John Chamberlin or
washington who has been seriously III nj the
GRAND Union Hotel here continues 10 regain
strength and feels confident tha' ne WI" 'ec''e''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-21

one man who undoubtedly made his escape dur
ing the fight.
Coroner Birch, Deputy District Attorney Fred
erick L. Weeks and Sheriff Johnson arrived
at Mount Kisco at noon. The Coroner took the
ante-mortem statements Of both the prisoners,
neither of whom is expected to live. The big
man refused to make any statement beyond
saying that his name is John Adams. The other
prisoner would not give his name as he said
he did not want TO bring disgrace upon his fam
IL. He admitted tlat he belonged in New-York
City and had a wife and SON. He is the more
intelligent Of the two. his companion being In
appearance nothing more than burly ruftian.
The men are between forty and fifty years old.
Their clothing is poor and if they are not tramps
they come near belonging to that class.
man appeared at the Long Island College Hos
pital. in Brooklyn, at O'Clock last evening. and
asked to bave a wounded arm dressed. Dr. Camp
bell. of Lafayette-ave. the nonresident physician
in charge examined the man and found his arm
shattered, evidently by gunshot The stranger
explained that he had received the wound while
handling pistol at Long Branch in the afternoon.
lie would give no information about himself and
DR.. Campbells suspicious that something was
wrong were aroused.
He dressed the and called up Police Head
quarters. Two detectives sent TO the hospital
The man wanted to go away as soon as his arm was
dressed. but was detained by Dr. Campbell
When the two detectives saw the man they oe-
On. " burglars who had escaped after the nght In
that village on Wednesday night: lie answered
exactly the description of one OF the men sent oui
being tall and slim and dressed in blue serge
suit. with outing shirt and soft hat -
They questioned him. and he gave a dlncrent
name TO them from the one he had given to Or
two names, and placed him under arrest In order
to communicate with the Bedford police
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-21
THE NEW 81 CERTIFICATES OUT.

Washington. Aug. 20-The Treasury began to-day
paying out over the counter the new y silver GER
tncateS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-05

The New York ordinance making 10 pos
sible fer @ cgellet riding at night without
! Hight 10 Wnd his machine 10 the police
station in lieu of going there himself Is
thus commented on by Bearings;
The plan SEEMS 90 be working satisfac-
torily. Soorching erd riding without a
light arc considered minor misdcmeanors,
and any bicycle thnt may be ridden is Of
sufficient yalnc 20 cover any ilno that may
he iniposctsfor such Il breach Of the regula-
tions The only persons likely 20 object
10 such an ordinance are those who rent hi
cycles TO tho public, but thc- must find
some wny to protect themselves against
the possibility of customers getting ar
rested and thon falling to redeem the
rented wheel after it has been surrendered
90 the police department.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-05
EASTERN LEAGUE.

Only few days ago the Providence
Grsys stood at the head OF the Eastern
League, happy in the realization OF being
the smoothest things a1oat, OF knowing
that they could out play, out bat, out
run and out do any team in the league,
but since then time has elapsed and from
the camp OF the wandering Grays comes
a wall OF sorrow and disappointment.
They have lost game after game on their
trip and have dropped with rnpidity
equal 10 shooting the chutes from first
into fourth placa with an even up chance
OF going still nearer the bottom II q
mighty brace is not taken. Syracuse has
proven 10 be the particular stumbling
block OF the Grays and yesterday the
Stsrs cine bed the matter by taking the
fourth consecutive game in a gallop.
Where, q, where.Rre the prating fans
who shouted themselves hoarse In praise
of the Grays and their wonderful'powers?
Verify, il they are alternating tie time
TO HE themselves to the nearest long is
tance phone and shout messages of con-
dolence aud what cheer to the disheart-
ened aggregation.
AS TO the rest OF the clubs. there Is no
material change I'm their standing. Roch-
ester still holds the lead aud Wilkesbarre
likewise the end.
peculiar feature OF yesterdays games
was the fact that each OF the four home
clubs won.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-05
CYCLERS AND CYCLING.
Features of the Big National Meet at
Louisville.
Rural Runs, Receptions and Pleasure
Parties.

The annual meet Of tho L. A. W. at
Louisville, extending from Aug. 10 to Aug
Is, inclusive, Is q matter Of absorbing In
terest TO bicyclers all over the land. There
seems no doubt that this occasion Is to be,
In magnitude and magni1cence, fully COM
mensurate with the great popularity and
development of the sport In this. the BAN
ner year Of cycling. kentucky has opened
wide her hospitable arms and offers well
come which is expected to be accepted by
40, 900 visiting wheolmen.
There appears 10 be no reason why the
most sanguino hopes for the success OF the
meet should not be realized. The compile
tion of the preparations which had been In
progress for months past Jeff little 20 be
desired. This really hercdlean work was
largely accomplished by the Louisville 1896
meet club, under the leadership Of the
president, w. w. Watts. 1t had been esti.
mated that $4,000 would be necessary TO
provide for the comfort and entertainment
Of the visiting wheelmen, and TO secure the
subscription of this amount was an ardu-
Gus undertaking, but the indefatigablo
meet club at last accomplished It, and the
working equipment Of the great cycling
junta was complete.
The star feature of the meet will Of
course be the races Louisville can well
boast the fastest bicycle track In the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-05

world. Fountain Ferry Is q name that has
become famous In connection with bicycle
racing. More records have been made on
10 than on any other track In the world.
and from the time John =. johnson began
by placing the mile record at 1:47 2-5 In
November. 1894, IL has seen records come
and go.
The national championships will be con-
tested for as they ntver were. On such q
track there is no reason why several
worlds competition records should not be
broken The entire crew of circuit chasers
will be mt the tape, with the eyes OF the
most critical of tlie cycling public on them.
Nearly all the fast men Of the country
arc to compete for honors.
John s. johnson will here make his
first public appearance In America after
his trip abroad. and Ray Macdonald, who
was with him on the "other side, F" will
also put forth bis strongest efforts.
With such men as Bald, Sanger, Coop
CT, Zieglor, Gardiner, Coburn, the But
lers and the pick of the other racers lined
at the tape In tho one mile championship,
this race In itself would be worth travelling
TO Louisville to see.
Besides this event there will be five 9TH
or national championship contests, in
which amateurs and professionals Will
compete.
The cash prizes for professionals, TO be
paid In coin. amonnt 10 $4,000, and the
amateur prizes are valued at nearly 81, 900.
In addition 10 tho exciting pleasures OF
tho rcce conrso, there have been arranged
q number Of outings and other entertain
ments ior tho ySslstors
A dance on Fountain Ferry track by
electric light will To ono novel feature
several thousand dancers will participate
In this.
Long distance road riders will enjoy the
century run over tho original century
course from Louisville to Frankfort and
return.
There viii he numerous short and long
runs TO places OF interest around Louis
Vile. These will include visit to the
Monmouth cave, 115 miles over roads good
and bad This run is scheduled to start
Sunday, Aug. I6, and preparations have
been made 10 take care of 800 riders.
Some cf the other trips I'm the land Of
blue grass, fro horses md pretty women
will bo ~ tho tomb of Daniel Boone, to
tho homo OF Henry Clay and 10 number
OF the pretty towns and villages that lie
along tho 1uo Kontucky tarnpikes that
radiate from Louisville.
The headquarters Of the Louisville 90
Mcot club, at Hampton college, school
rr girls, has boon placed I'm excellent con-
shion FOR tho reception of visitors. The