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New-York tribune., 1896-05-15
WILL SPEAKER REED RETIRE?
From The Washington Post.

Notwithstanding the denial OF the Speakers
friends there IL excellent authority for the state
ment that Mr. Reed IL being strongly urgei 70 retrs
from public life the close of this term lie VIII
then have served twenty consecutive years curing
four OF which he has filled the office OF Speaker a
dignity 10 which he would again be elevated were ne
n member OF the next House. In retiring from
public career which has been conspcuousy priInant
the Speaker would consult largely his own inciina-
lions and particularly those OF his family, VINO nave
since the List Congress, urged him 10 wlthdraW
from politics and devote the remainder OF his days
10 the practice Of law. He has not positively de-
tat,on that this will be his final determination.
II is believed that Mr.. Reed will formally announce
his intention not to be again a candidate FOR Con-
qress after the meeting OF the Republican National
Convention next month. The Congressional elections
occur I'm Maine In the middle of September, and the
Conventions are usually held about thirty days pre-
vio,isly II is understood that Mr.. Reed VIII make
public his Intentions In ample time for the aspiring
politicians in his district 10 begin their fight for
the succession 1t Is doubted " he retire from Con-
gress that he will locate again In Portland He has
influential political and business friends In New
York who believe that that city presents greater in
town IKE the Maine metropolis One of these friends
who urged him four years to begin the practice
OF law in New-York City has since told him that
had he done so. enough business would have been
thrown in his way 10 enable him to earn during the
interim fully 100000.
II Is also said In this connection that the reports
which couple Mr.. Reeds name with the Secretary
ship OF State under the next Administration not
wei, founded Mr. Reeds purpose In resumng the
practice OF law would be TO accumulate sufficient
means to render him independent But for this In
New-York tribune., 1896-05-15
A PARALLEL WITH THE ATTACK ON BLAINE IN
1s7e-THE RESULT WILL BE DIFFERENT.

A PARALLEL WITH THE ATTACK ON BLAINE IN
ls7e-THE RESULT WILL BE DIFFERENT.
To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Mr. PIatts attack on Governor Mckinney. as
published in The Tribune OF May IL. brings vV'ois
to mind the attack Blaine at the Cincinnati cor"
vention in 1876 Blaine then the peoples choice
and would have been nominated but FOR the aoroit
work OF a few very plausible men. These wouo-oe
wise men, with grave faces. loaded down with great
responsibility tor the success Of the party ana the
welfare of the country, went among the delegates
and in their bland and chlldke manner assured
them that they yielded to in their great ad-
miration fer Mr. Blaine None would be happier
than they IL he made Presdent-but tine
campaign to be a long and severe struggle, the
searchlight Of investigation will be turned on his
every act, and we are fearful Of the result We
think 1t a great wrong TO put the party 10 TINS
severe test. when there are so many men that can
be elected without a doubt"
These self-constiuted saviors Of the party, men
who had not made their peace with Blaine. sue
ceeded ir preventing enough weakened delegates
from voting for him to defeat him.
To-day the people from Maine TO California are
determined that William Mckinley shall be our
next President But Mr. Platt and his Presidential
Trust. finding they are ignored by the people. have
already begun the Cincinnati game. These men
have not made their peace with Mckinley and his
supporters. Mr.. Platt says: MY opposition TO
Governor Mckinley proceeds almost entirely from
belief that he will get the Republican party into
turmoil and trouble" Is IL be conceded that Mr..
Plat Is any better Judge of these matters than
thousands OF others? Is his statement a threat?
If ne had said that McKinley's nomination would
put him plato into turmoil and trouble we SHOULD
believe him. Mr. Platts statements regarding Nc
Knley and the tariH ard money questions are being
answered daily and intelglbly. No one is looking
for or expecting the tariff 10 be changed 10 ex-
cessve high rates tariff that will yield sufficient
revenue TO support the Government and fairly pro-
tect labor Is ali that is demanded and this stands
McKtnleyism. A
there Is no more danger of electng is 10 Con-
sress than there IS that Mr.. Platt will realize his
hopes in preventing the nomination of William
Mckinley.
IT Is fortunate that Mr.. Plat has given his points
10 the world so carly The delegates will have
learned them by heart by the time the convention
meets and will when these wise men. with serious
faces. come to them and talk OF danger. say. Get
thee behind me- satan" O. L. BRITT.
Morrlstown, j.. May IL. 1896.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-15
THE CATHODE RAY ~ SURdh""
by ITS AID IT Is HOPED To CURE
APPLETON OF A YOUNG woMN"

ny ITS AID 1T Is HOPED To CURE
APPLETON OF YOUNG
Toledo. Ohio. May "A (speciaD-A pIa'. TOlsiA
OF the cathode rays has been mace ap r,s,hod .hs
patient within the last week. and oy w" .a,,,ty 10
physical cause for a serious men.si .sarnore
Miss Miller has been discovered. ru'' ",,o, ths 3
rays have developed the fact beyond an" s,, ,,mow
delicate yet possible surgical opera"o al
the physical deformity and restore ~. p<rsos
permanently the reason OF the pattern. coups
afflicted is young woman of far more .a"s. Than ~
beauty and at times OF great intel'sens nsa
prominent In social circles. Her trouo'e
she was engaged to men. a.. ea,hoos
Her paren Is had her head subjected 70 as .; D
rays, when IL was found that the unu" ,os II
portion OF her skull was covered VIZ" s,des
bony growths. similar in appearance 70 .oa essss
buttons. which press down upon the o'A ss,,ea saf
pain. as well as the mental trouble shtlr n
geons were called in council. and u wa. rrosths
mos, unanimous verdict tnat whsn sn ,ersei se.sns
are removed the Young woman VII, "a nsrfcfm ~ us
n has been determined. II y salu, W Vd6ne sueceD
operation, as II Is believed IL can o'
New-York tribune., 1896-05-15
SUPPORTERS OF M'KINI.EY NOW.

benjamin Oppenhener presided at the regular
meeting Of the Patriotic Republican Club held last
evening at No. PAS East Seventy -eighth-st This Is
the home in the XXVIIIth Assembly District OF the
Brookftld faction. Some time ago the club advo-
Gated Mckinley as their second choice for Pres-
dent. They have made up their minds that
Governor Morton has no chance IN the Presidential
race and they had 200 supporters Of the Ohio
man at last nights meeting who think that the
nomination should 60 20 Mckinley. Arrangements
for dinner to be given in honor OF the second ami
versary Of the club were made, and II was an
nounced that among those who had accepted Invita-
tions were Lieutenant Governor Saxton,, Attorney
General Hancock. Generals Thomas and Coils
Colonel Cruger, Congressman Quigs and others At
the meeting steps also taken 10 organize the
election districts for the coming campaign.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-15
ALL SHOULD UNITE FOR MKINLEY.
HE Is THE MANIFEST CHOICE OF THE PEOPLE
LET POLITICIANS AND FAvoRITE
SONS WITHDRAW

LET POLITICIANS AND FAVORITE
SONS WITHDRAW.
To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir In view Of the ronclad fact that the result OF
the St Louis Convention is generally conceded
10 be a foregone conclusion: that Ex-Governor Nc
Cleveland in the Presidential chair. think 1t Is time
for all Republicans to accept the inevitable and
unite their forces against the common enemy.
repeat that In view Of the fact that Mr. Mckinley
has already sufficient number OF delegates pledged
10 secure his nomination the first ballot. and
furthermore that the voice OF the entire country Is
raised In his favor the Of all others who can
a return Of prosperity 10 a people suffering
under the amentable misrue OF present Admins
tration 1t Is now time that all combinations against
him should cease and that the other candidates.
cularly those who indulge the vain yet fororn hope
that they may yet be available compromise candi-
dates. should "fali into line and work together
TO secure a brilliant and oyerpowerng Endorsement,
In sweeping Republican victory at the polls In No
vcmber. Of the doctrine OF Protection 10 American
labor and Industries.
Furthermore | cannot conceive Of a more graceful
than that the machine politicians and 'favorite
sons should instruct their delegates to yield
to the manifest will OF the American people and let
unanimous vote at st. Louis become typical or the
verdict Of the great Republican party upon the fall
OF Democratic government.
We have n splendid opportunity OF proving 10 the
world that the party represent Is devoted 10 and
will maintain those vital interests which bring peace.
happiness and prosperity every home In America,
advantage Of IT. LINCOLN REPUBLICAN.
Detroit, Mich, May q 1886
New-York tribune., 1896-05-15
WOLcOTT OFFERS TO WITHDRAW
COLORADO REPUBLICANS NOT ALI. OF ONE MIND
on TIL. cOI,RSE To RE PI-RSrED

COLORADO REPUBLICANS NOT ALI. OF ONE MIND
on TIE COURSE TO BE PURSUED.
Pueblo. Col. May 1.-THE Republican State Con-
vention called order this afternoon by Chair
man Herbert. John Grass OF Trinidad. was Sc
lected temporary chairman, and after Credentials
Committee was appointed Adjournment, was
taken.
The defeated minority OF the Arapahoe County
O)enver) Convention appeared before this commit
tee to appeal for representation in certain districts.
Arguments made on both sides. IL was openly
asserted that should the convention decide to un-
seat any OF the delegates by fayoring the minority
appeal the entire Arapahoe delegation would with
draw from the convention.
4 telegram from Senator Wolcott was read an
nouncng his desire to withdraw from the contest
for a seat In the National Convention at St Louis
as delegate from Colorado In the Interest OF har-
mony and the OF bmeisism. The friends OF
Wocott confining their Efforts - preventing
OF censure. IL is not believed that this VIII
be done. neither Will the delegates be Instructed to
bolt.
The Republicans Of the lid Congress District to-
day selected Charles Brickenstein of ConeJos, and
g J. Hart. Of Pueblo. delegates TO the St Louis
Convention upon = platform which instructs them
to abide by Senator Telers judgment In all matters.
resolution instructing the delegates not to bolt
to
New-York tribune., 1896-05-15
IN THE A. p. A. CONVENTION.
THE ADVISORY BOARD LIKELY TO BE CENsuRED
FOR ATTACKING MKINLEY

FOR ATTACKING M'KINLEY.
Washington May 1.-THE A. P. A. Convention TO-
day adopted a resolution calling on the ADVISORY
Board 10 submit Its report not later than to-morro"
morning The Board. however. Is not likely 10
respond before Saturday. 1t has been wrestling
with the action OF its Executive Committee In boy
cotting Mckinley, and the delay is understood 10 be
urged In that II In the mean time break the
full force OF the anticipated censure which that
course Is likely to elicit. The temper OF the con-
venton II is sad has been pronounced In favor OF
Mckinley that the committee has given up hope OF
having Its action approved.
The Investigations OF the Advisory Board thus
far have demonstrated to it's satisfaction that the
Executive Committee acted in good faith In putting
out the boycott The committee had fortified Itself
with n mass OF testimony which apparently justified
its conclusions against Mckinley, but the sentiment
OF the convention ia strongly opposed to inter
ference In National politics before the platforms
and nominations made.
1t IL asserted tonight that since the convention
here OF the A. p. A. the Ohio delegation telegraphed
10 Mr. Hanna dispatch the nature or which was
TO prevent Mr.. Grosvenor from making any further
utterances detrimental 10 Judge Stevens, and that
the reply TO the telegram OF a character thor
oughy 10 satisfy the friends of Mckinley In the as
socation.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-15
oNrARIo's SECOND CHOICE.
A PETITION TO HAiHEs AID PAYNE TO TuR'
MORTON VOTES OVER To MkINIEy

, PETITION TO HAiNEs AND PAYNE TO TURN
MORTON VOTES OVER To MKINLEy.
cona,dalgua. y. Y May n (SpecaD.The McKn-
,. continent hes swept Ontario County At last. In
every town Raines men are beginning TO organize
,oKini.y cuhs There Is now the Mckinley League.
NJ Ontario County under the leadership Of Frank H.
uam,in. Among the articles OF its constitution Is
the following:
Its purpose (he purpose Of the League shah be the
nominaiion and election Of William Mckinney OF
Ohio as the next President OF the United states by
the Republican party
The officers OF the League are: President W. !"
Uernden Geneva: secretary. T.. i. Gardner 'annh-
da,gpa. treasured John r. Hall. Canandaigua. Ex-
ecutive Committee. Frank II. lIamn. Cananiaisua
nresident: the Hon Robert Moody, OF Seneca I. g
curt,ce Victor: W. A. Howe Phelps. Louis Nc
Iouth. Pennington: =. O'Leary. West Bloonied
Harry G. Chaplin East Bloomfield: vice-presidents
Leonard Jones Bristol: Marion Becker. Canadce' j.
Milton Munson. Canandaigua. Ashman Is Gauss
East bloomfield. John Wallace Pennington. i. a.
Malette Geneva: a. Phillips. Gorham Harry ray
lor Uopewel: Hiram Schutt. Manchester. r. L.
Clark of Naples; William Vandemark. Phelps
Spencer d. Short Richmond; Dr. John Robson. Cor
ham: John Trembly South Bristol: W. A. Hign-
botham Victor; r. NJ. Peck. West Boomneld The
following Is found In the petition TO John Raines and
Serene f. Payne delegates from the NXVIIIth Con
xress District of the State of NewYork TO the Ma
tional Republican Convention in ST. Louis. Mo-:
While we concede with all courtesy. your votes 10
Governor Morton In the first Instance. ana expect
you to support his cause W'n hi ~ n,naiion we
insist that when that has been done you then con-
form to the wishes OF your ~ anI Wr
Kinley OF Ohio We further declare that we EN-
phaiicay denounce any and every enor 10 accom- ,ai
Witch shall divert your votes from Governor Morton
10 any other candidate.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-15
ARMY AVID NAVY ORDERS.

Washington. May Il (SpeciaD.-The following
Army orders have boen Issued: The extension OF
leave on surgeoas certificate OF disability granted
to Captain Charles f. Norlstrom. 10th Cavalry
February TO- Is further extended month
Leave for three months. to take effect about July
1, is granted to Major Harry o. Perley. surgeon
Leave for two months. to take effect about June
l. Is granted to Second Lieutenant Meriwether L.
Walker Corps OF Engineers. Leave for four
months, to take effect about June TO- is granted
to Captain Frederick Fuger. 4th Artillery
Naval Orders-Captain T. F. Kane to comman nd
tho Newark Medical Inspector r. S. Marmion
ordered as "A member OF the Board OF Inspection
New-York tribune., 1896-05-15
THE SPRING CLEANING.

The terror OF spring cleaning nssrformsnce nas os 10 %
with the modern method o. ,,re M was the taklns W
ss'i s. S..ns sHS %ss tSssdny. q q;
have changed all that hat or high degree ssnss. Ss
h0u.sws ss she or Of OicIspnone iS
cSrnsr cJ%s' lt tic carpets
y IN m ns Ssy lace Sr 70 the
the furniture without odrrs4ss da%ass 70 roll up s'
take down the heavy PoIIrnsted time, ,sl dasl skll
sT!ys %s a ss sxS ;S. s:% Or '9E s's
and dispatch replace ,ne.; Summer perhaps eunnlae
S Sor,s"s c1"s' Of the carpets Were has u
q S;;%.Ts: 4. Tsis Ssi.E ss'y'ss worn
asa rpear when the carpet - ).
New-York tribune., 1896-05-15
TILLMAN ANXIOUS TO BOLT.

Washington. May IL (SpeciaD. THE sway Of TILL
man is still nearly absolute in South Carolina said
Colonel John c. Haskell. Of Columbia, to-day. Till
mans plans have been fully matured for the COM
ing National campaign. II the National Democratic
Convention does not out for free silver in the
most radical way Tiliman and the rest OF the dele
CATION viii walk out Of the hall. There is no doubt
that they have determined bolt. and believe
Tillman would really De sadly greved and disap-
pointed beyond measure should the platform declare
for silver and known silver champion be the
nominee. II would rob him OF his coveted oppor-
tunity TO acquire additional notortety as factional
chef-there would be nothing left for him TO de-
nounce. In State affairs the programme includes
the retirement OF Senator lrby and the sending OF
Governor Evans In lrby's place Evans is destitute
OF ability but OF redundant impudence. He will do
anything In politics that Tillman orders. and has
achieved ali his prominence by his subserviency to
the man whom he succeeded In office. or all the
'reforners he Is the least respectable"
New-York tribune., 1896-05-15
FIGHTS AT THE POLLS IN ALBANY.

THE HERRICK FACTION WINS IN ihh '1
CRATIC PRIMARIES
Albany May II (SpcciaD.-The usual scenes NJ
Democratic primaries enacted here to-uhy'
when delegates to the Democratic City Committee
were elected in the evenly numbered election ns-
tricts Last year the odd-numbefed distri''s
elected In eight Of the twenty nine districts TO-
day there were the lvelest kind Of scrimmages In
John Bowe's district in the Third Ward. as Wen
as In others the factions came to blows Norton
Chase who ran for Attorney-General last laiI'
directed the movements OF the Herrick faction IN
the Second District OF the Thirteenth Ward. The
Bowe- Rooney crowd made bitter fight but not
wthstanding that nearly every man who pre-
sented himself was challenged. there were large
number of fraudulent ballots cast Mr.. Chase won
by is votes. The Bowe men say they VIII carry
the election In this district into the courts
The general result to-day gives the Herrick, or
regular Democracy. a slight majority In the COM
,nittea There is an intensely bitter feeling over
the contests among the Democrats or pom rae
tons Rowe was formerly Judge Herricks leu
tenant but ne deserted the Judge when the latter
went on the bench. because he refused TO release
his hold on local politics
New-York tribune., 1896-05-15
DEMOCRATS COMING TO TOWN.
ROBABLE PLACE AND DATE OF THEIR STATE

DEMOCRATS COMING TO TOWN
PROBABLE PLACE AND DATE OF THEIR STATE
CONVENTION.
Members OF the Democratic State Committee.
which meets to-day at the Hoffman House. were ar
rving in the city yesterday. Senator Hill was no,
one OF them and Major James w. Hnkley. OF Pough-
keepsie the chairman OF the committee. VINO os-
tablshed his headqua last evening In Room 9o1
OF the Hoffman House. said that the Senator had
decided not TO be present.
Besides Major Hinkley. ex-Congressman Charles
Tracey OF Albany; Francis j. Moloy. OF Troy
John r Gaynor of Syracuse; W. c. Buck ana John
3. Stanchfed OF Emira and L. II. Wager. the
afa bic sergeant OF the committee. were on
the ground last night.
Major Hinkley said that he thought that the COM
mttee need not be In session more than ten minutes
to-day The order has been issued that Sara.osa
Is 10 he the place for holding the Democrauc State
Convention and that the date shall be either June
% or June "a The chairman added that the com
m!ttee was strongly for sound money. but That no
resolutions on the subject would be adopted that
he aware OF.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-15
WILLIAM DEERING'S MUNIFICENT GIFTS

Chicago May H--Real estate and securities valued
s2ljo0 have been presented 10 Northwestern Unit
versity by William Deerng. OF Evanston. the we'll
known manufacturer OF reapers. The gift will be
used to swell the endowment fund OF the University.
and the special purpose 10 which the income Will be
applied will be designated by Mr.. Deerirg The be-
ouest will be known as the Special Deerng Fund.
Possibly part OF the income will be used in erect
ing a new building to be known as Flick Hall. for
the academy. This bequest raises the total OF Mr..
IeerlnHs gifts TO the University 10 so. 900.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-15
CALIFORNIA COLD WATER PARTY.

Stockton Cal, May 1.-THE Prohibition State
Convention to-day nominated Chauncey II. Dunn
for United States Senator and J. K. McComas for
Lieutenant Governor. The platform declares for
the usual prohibition principles. favors the free
coinage of silver at the ratio of l6 to ], Woman
Suffrage election Of the President and Nice-Presi-
dent and United States Senators by direct vote
Of the people and declares against the refund OF
the Pacinc Railway Indebtedness.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-15
RAIyES LAW MONEY PAID IN.

Special Deputy State Excise Commissioner George
Hilliard yesterday paid Controller Fitch
$685. S. the first nstalment to the city OF dts
thirds of the liquor tax under the Ranes law.
which Mr. H.lliard and his assistants have been
collecting since May l, when the law took effect.
The expenses OF collection were deducted by the
Special Deputy Excise Commissioner before making
payment Controller Fitch turned the money over
10 City Chamberlain McCook.
Mr. Hlard informed the Controller that here
after his payments would be made weekly.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-15
FOR M,KINLEY AND SOUND MONEY.

Clarksburg W. Va. May IL The Republicans OF
tho Ist Congress District held their delegate
vention here yesterday. Congressman Dovener pre-
sided Daniel W Boughner, OF Clarksburg. and
Henry Schmulbach. OF Wheeling, were chosen dele
gates TO St Louis Resolutions were adopted In
s:ructing them for Mckinley and declaring for
sound money favorlng the largest use OF silver
consistent with the gold standard.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-15
CONVENTION CONTRACTS LET AT ST. LOUIS

st. Louis. May H-Captain Tmothy a. byrheS
seraeant-at-arms OF lhe Republican National Con-
vertion who has been here several days arranging
for the printing OF tickets and badges. yesterday
lei the contracts for that work to local hrms Max
Procht. OF Oregon. who IL the financial secretary
OF the American Protective Tariff League, was yes
terday appointed assistant sergean'-a'-arins' ana
,ru, remain here unit. the convention meets, with
headuuarters at the Planters Hotel Colonel byrnes
went 10 Indianapolis to-day and VIII probaoiy nor
return until lust before the convention meets Dut
ing the Intervening time Mr.. Procht VIII act In MS
u
New-York tribune., 1896-05-15

witnesses were examined to-day before Judge Lewis
in BaIlston. to secure evidence for the arrest OF
John Doe and Richard Roe for alleged briDery anu
buying OF votes Lewis T. Griffith. OF Troy, County
ing the clergymen and examined the witnesses E1-
ward Lane George Parks. John Granger. frank
Granger Samuel Welden. 1r.. and fatrlck MOT
rissey swore that they received money TOT votng.
and that the money paid them by Sherin FRANK
Jones and George h. Settle. - -
The examination was adjourned until next Tues-
New-York tribune., 1896-05-15
THE NEW ERIE"S FIRST QUARTER.

Albany May 1.-THE first quarterly report OF the
reorganzed Erie Railroad Company has been made
TO the State Railroad Commission 1t shows gross
earnings Of s6lST.3l2 operating expenses OF A5l0-
929; other Income 1918: fixed charges, N.Tl. 29l
deficit for the quarter $5s1S9.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-15
ORGANIZING IN THE xxIvTH DISTRICT.

The Republican Club Of the XXIVth Assembly
Dlstrict. whose headquarters are at No. l46 East
Fifty-nlnth-st. organized last night a Mckinley
League. with 80 members and e5 additional mem
bers from the junior membership OF the club. The
officers OF the parent club all Of whom support the
Mckinley Organization. are Charles Schultz. presi-
dent John Mallon vice-president: Leon Cohen. sec
ond ice-president; Joseph Mcintyre treasurer:
Henry Fulds, financial secretary: John &. Cartel
mann, recording secretary. and Edward Graham.
ser2eant-at-arms.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-15
BICYCLES BAGGAGE ~ RHODE ISLAND.

Providence. May IA bill compelling railroads to
take bicycles as baggage passed. In the Senate
this morning In concurrence. Rhode Island Is the
third State 10 adopt the Bicycle Baggage law.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-15
I3 Chambers St.
WintOn
Highest ~
Grade nC
Ballard Rubber Co.

,,o.,o,, ha ,vouId remain In the House. where he
has been for many years brilliant party leader.an
honor which ne would not rellnquish even ior tne
ElI,tering rewards OF a premiership