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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-24

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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-24

PORT ORCHARD AND PORT WASH
INGTpN ROUTE
STEAMER MARY p. PERTFF
Leaves Gaihrai,k dock. foot OF Washfng-
tor street.. for South Beach. sylvan Grove
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-19
The Vacancy in the Quartermaster's
Department: Filled.
PRESIDENT CLEVELAED'S SELECTION
Other Changes Caused by This
Promotion.
AN HONORABLE RECORD

The President filled vacancy in the
quartermaster's department of the army
today. and filed another caused by the
first, by the appointment of Col. Charles
C. Sawtelle TO be quartermaster general
with the rank Cf br.Sad;er general, vice
Gen. Richard n. Batchelder, retired, and
FIRST Lieut.. Carroll A. Devol of the 18th
Infantry to be an assistant quartermaster.
with the rank Of captain. The appointment
of Col. S2wtelle to the higher office makes
the following additional promotions in the
quartermaster's department.: Lieut.. Col
William B. Hughes, to be colonel; Maj. j.
b. Furey, to be lieutenant colonel, and
Capt. C. A. Rooth, to be major. The va
cancy In the lowest grade named was filled
by the transfer of Lieut.. Devol from the
line.
The selection of Col. Sawtelle for the
quartermaster generalship was predicted in
The Star over two weeks ago, soon after
the retirement Of Gen. Batchelder. Gen.
Sawtelle stood at the head of his corps, and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-19
BRAKE FAILED TO WORK
Three Men I'm Mine Killed by thc
Fsll Of the Cage.

BUTTE, Mont, August 19-Pete RYAN.
foreman of st. Lawrence mine, a property
of the Anaconda company. and Jack Camp
bell and John Manning, two miners, were
Killed at 5:i0 o'clock last evening by a fail
of the cage from the top of the mine to
the bottom of the shaft at the 1,2OD level.
The two miners were working at the bot
tom, beneath the bulkhead at the LOO
foot level, deepening the shaft when the
cage containing Ryan fell from the top
Instantly crushing the life out of the two
men below, also killing Ryan, who was in
the cage. Ryan had just come to the ton
and was about to step out Of the cage
when tie brake refused to work and the
cage started down the shaft with fearful
velocity. The engineer Oh top tried to
ttrow on the clutch. but could not. The
safety also refused to work and the engi-
heer and brakeman jumped out of the
window in time to avoid the crash of iron
and wood as the reel broke to pieces and
tens of iron was shot through roof and
walls.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-19

Leonard Rhone, master of the Pennsyl-
vania State Grange, and chairman of the
executive committee of the National
Grange, is in the city for the purpose of ar
ranging for the meeting Of the National
Grange in this city in November. The last
meeting of the National Grange was held
in Worcester, Mass, last November, and
the matter of the next meeting place was
left to the executive committee which has
selected Washington. Mr.. Rhone is here to
confer with representatives of the organi-
zation as to the meeting. J. H. Brigham of
Delta, Ohio, is the master of the National
Grange.
The meeting will not be held until after
the election, and there will be nothing no.
Etical in it. Unlike the Farmers Alliance.
the National Grange refuses to take auy
part in politics as an organization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-19
SION HOUSE FRAUDS.
investigation at sun Francisco
Special Agent Moore.

SAN FRANCISCO, August 18.-During
the last six months H. III. Moore, a special
agent of the Treasury Department, has
been engaged in systematic invest cation
of the management OF the custom housc
That he has unearthed extensive frauds
upon the government Is evident by the
fact that three or more emDloves have
been dismissed from the service, while 9TH
ers nave been indicted and are awaiting
tr1ai Tor violations of federal laws The
latest testimony secured by the special
agent involves Collector John H. Wise ana
his son, Harry Wise. the first named being
accused of knowing that ex-Chinese Inter.
prefer Dick Williams was making money
by the Illegal landing of Chinese while the
latter is accused of having accepted val
u&ble presents from Williams, and with
attempting to aid him in an effort to in
umidate witnesses. 1t is this new phase of
the scandal that Is expected to bring to a
mead the warfare that has been waged be-
tween Moore and Wise. and to result in thu.
removal of ore or the other of the two Off
Gals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-19
DELAwARE's DEMOCRATIC MIx-UP.
The Silver Democrats Have Imperiled
Party Success.

The Silver Democrats Have Imperiled
Party Success.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
WILMINGTON, Del, August 19.-The split
in the democratic convention at Dover yes
terday on the question of the gubernatorial
nominee has tended to further complicate
the political situation in this state. The
Ford democrats are indignant over the
wholesale slaughter of their rights In the
convention, and they threaten to bolt the
head of the state ticket at the polls in No
vember. Mr.. Ford himself is incensed over
the action of the convention, and has an
nounced his intention of cutting Tunnel.
This would mean more than 1000 votes for
the republican nominee in November in New
Castle county, and the election of repub-
liCan governor.
The bitter contest In the convention whi,e
resulted in the nomination of Ebe w. TIN
nell Of Sussex county for governor places
the democrats in precisely the same position
that the republicans are now i'll, and have
been in for several years. That is, 1t has
opened bitter struggle between the rural
and city districts that will make itself felt
in all future conventions of the democratic
party. The republicans Of the lower coun-
ties are opposed to ex-senator Higgins and
his friends of Wilmington dominating the
party, and under the leadership of Addicks.
they nope to drive them out of power Now
the democrats of the lower counties have
signifed their opposition to Willard Sauls-
bury, and his friends in New Castle and
Wilmington are trying to drive them out
of power
Although the convention yesterday did not
adept free silver platform or abandon the
platform adopted at the convention in June
yet many of the old leaders of the Dartv
refused to take part in it's PROCEEDINGS.
United States Senator George Gray was
conspicuous by his absence, as was also
Judge isnatius T. Grubb and Ex-Governor
c. c. Stockley. These gentlemen have fig
ured prominently in all the conventions of
the party since 1862, but, owing to the doubt
surrounding the action of the silver men.
go to Dover yesterday The sound mcnsv
democrats have decided to place third
ticket in the field in Delaware. and If ;s
probable that Senator Gray will sbe chosen
money conference ,r ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-19
IN SOVG'S DISTRICT.
Ex-Gov. Campbell Refuses TO BE "a
Candidate.

Special Dispatch The Evening star
MIpDLETOWE, Ohio, August Ia.-The
political atmosphere down in this Ghe
third congressional district is becoming
mpregnated with birthstone and sulphur
as the result of contention among the
multitudiEous candidates for congressional
honors that have risen. PhoeaiN-like, from
the ashes of Paul J. Sorg'S decinat on.
Sorg is the present Representative in
Congress and is wealthy beyond the
dreams of avarice-in fact, was considered
the wealthiest man in either house of Con-
gress during the last session. He is a big
tobacco manufactures, OWNS several banks,
has over a million dollars in New York
real estate, and is, as a natural conse-
quence. a gold man. He is not "A boltocrat,
however, and has repeatedly affirmed his
allegiance to the platform and ticket
adopted by the regularly constituted con
yention at Chicago.
He has declined TO run again this year.
and weeping and wailing is the result.
Dozens of Candidates have appeared in
Montgomery, Preble and Batter counties,
each of whom feels that a congressional
toSa and a political halo would be highly
becoming to him. David Pearce Of Hamil-
ton, ID. b. Bundy and Ben. HarHitz of this
city are among the most prominent men-
toned thus far and of the three Bun1y
probably has the lead.
For while there has been sentiment
an urdercurrent in favor Of bringing ex-
Gov. Campbell out as candidate. Ii was
recognized that the governor could poll
more votes than any demo crat in southern
Ohio, and he was therefore looked upon as
a most acceptable quantity.
Yesterday this was all ouashel. however,
by letter sent from ISridgehamton. ".
Y, where Campbell is summering, in watch
the distinguished Hamitonan stated an
equivocally that he would not run and
would not permit his name to be used IL
connection with congressional schemes. The
district convention VIII he held next We'd
nesday. the 26th, and hot time is TX Peci-
ed. silver is the battle cry. and tho
about sixteen 10 one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-19
Personal Ncution.

Mr.. Harry c. Fisk is lying very i'll at his
residence OF muscular rheumatism. He has
Just returned from a six weeks vacation
in the country. where he had gone hoping
to recuperate his health. disappointment,
however, was the result. and he is now
confined to his bed unable TO move, except
with assistance.
Capt. stephen Y. Seyburn. 10th Infantry.
is in the city on leave of absence. He is al
the Arlington.
Mr.. VIM. ID. Rudy has returned from ar
extended trip in the west
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-19

NATIONAL BANKS,
Comparative Statement of Their Com
Iiti1n issued by. the Treasury


ditiHn Issued by. the Treasury,
The controller Of the currency has pre-
pared statement of the condition of the
3,6S9 national banks at the close OF business
Tuesday, July IA, 1896. showing a number
oil important changes in their condition, as
compared with May Z, 1896, the date of the
last previous examination. In July the
total resources of the banks We're S;.3os.-
19I,oIo, as against $3,377 ,G,S, ,So2 in Nav.
The changes in the principal items are
shown, as follows: Loans and discounts
July, si?5s, l'I,3G9; May, :197o,G.S, SD
Checks and other cash items-July, sEs.6al,-
s.'s; May, sla 3,, A.. Lawful money in re-
s.rve-July. Ss44.213, 739; May SS49, $3.50. .OGS
Gold coin-July, $40, ,133, ,l59; May, siOa.gxs,-
.aa Gold treasury certificates-July $40
$500; May, s21, 1,3S3,G2O Gold clearing
house certitcates-July, s31.3S4.Oo0: May,
S5o,4N.MD Total specie-July. SOB SD. 4i3;
May, sar2,373, 44S. Capital stock-July, SOL. :
l+i, $50: May, si52es9, ISL. Surplus fund
July, s2is, ,36S, 425; May. s247, ,546.oj7 Ma
uonal tank notes outstandlng-July, slJa.-
2l4,o9 May, sl97.3S2,3s4 Individual de-
pcsits-July. $l,eGs. Ala, ,5o7; May, $685.
629, ,Jl5
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-19
A New Cattle Disease.

ST LOUIS. August ia special from
Ottawa, ILL.,, says: Farmers in Brookfield
township, just south of Marseilles, are
greatly exercised over a new disease which
has broken out there. The disease has
spread in three herds of over one hundred
head. and many of the animals are hope
lessly blind and others rapidly losing their
SIGHT Or. Dennis. an Ottawa yetcrina-
rlsii was called to see them, but can find
nothing in the authorities relating TO the
disease, which in each case affects the M
pill of the eye. 1t may be necessary to
have all the affected cattle killed to pre-
vent the spread of the peculiar malady.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-19
BOTH PARTIES NOW ACTIVE
Democrats Busy Arranging the Washington
and Chicago Headquarters.
Republicans Estimate They Have
and the Demand Continues.

1t 10 Dks today as if Senator Butler, chair
man OF the populist national committee,
had come TO some sort of underst anding
with the democratic managers. The pop
ulist headquarters are to be opened in the
Wormley building where Senator Fallk
rer's committee is, and where the subcom-
mittee of the democratic committee will
have headquarters. The silver party ma
uonal committee VIII probably have head
quarters IN the same building.
This indicates a close fusion and joint
work by these various committees. The
silver committee and the populist commit
tee establishing headquarters at Washing
ton in conjunction with the branch OF the
democratic committee viii make Washing
ton an important headquarters
"A comprehensive program appears to
nave been mapped out by Chairman Jones
EeIore ms departure this morning for Chi
caPo. All the committees here are to work
in conjunction. Senator Faulkner chair
man OF the congressional committee is to
have charge of the distribution of doc,:-
nents Tor both his own committee and for
the national committee Ii is probable thai
the populist and silver forces engaged in
the distribution Of documents will all work
together. The newspaper end of the cam
raign will be managed by Representative
Richardson Of Tennessee and Mr. Clark
Howell. ard Messrs. Smalley and Mclean
VIII he attached to the Washington branch
OF the campaign work. Dan McConville
who represents John r. Mclean, will haye
Charge or the assignment of speakers.
The Chicago Headquarters.
Senator Jones intends to organize the
headquarters at Chicago at cnce on his ar
rival. The plan will be to make that the
active and conspicuous headquarters. while
most of the actual routine work is done
here.
Representative McMillin, who is compil-
ing the campaign book will also have
cnarge, as vice chairman, in the place of
w. l.. Wilson, of the work of the democrat
iC clubs.
Senator Faulkner said today that for
scme time they had been receiving notices
OF an average of fifty or sixty democratic
clubs each day, and that large percentage
OF the membership was composed of for
r,er republicans.
Republican, Saving Wood.
men are not saying much just now, bu;
they are saving wood vigorously Their
correspondence is growing every day, and
IL is almost as much as they can do TO take
care OF IL Ex-Representative Brady of
Virginia was among the callers today He
wanted a quantity of literature sent 10 Nir-
sinia. He said that a large percentage of
Ihe gold democrats in the state would vote
for Mckinley.
The committee are sending out a greater
volume of anti-silver literature than of any
otner sort, but there is considerable on the
1afif asked for and furnished. They esIi-
mate that they have sent out eight million
documents from Washington
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-19
TIE STAR ny MAIL.

The Star will be mailed to any address in
the United States or Canada il ordered ats
csrd. Persons leaving the city for any
period should remember this Terms: l3
cents per week: . cents for two weeks or
90 cents per month. Invariably in advance.
Subscribers changing their address from
one Post-office to another should give the
last address as well as the new one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-19
CONFERENCE OF FRIENDs
important Problems to he Eiscussc,
by the Gatherfnr

PHILADELPHIA. Pa, August 19.-Tbe
biennial conference of Friends of the United
States and Canada began today at Swarth-
more College. The purpose is to discuss
important religious and social problems Of
the day in the light of Quaker principle
and doctrine. and with a view to mutual
helpfulress. The program which has .heat,
arranged calls for papers from many dis
tinguShed thinkers and reformers To
days session was occupied by the reading
of reports from the executive committee
and the Baltimore, New York, Ohio. Gene
see, Illinois and Philadelphia yearly meet
Ing associations and papers on First Day
School Extension" and kindred topics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-19

NEW YORK. August 19.-The White Star
Dteamer Majestic. which arrived at quaran-
tine at $50 this morning. made the fastest
passage she has ever made from Daunt's
Rock to this port Her time of passage
was five days. seventeen hours and fifty
six minutes, which . twelve minutes bet
Yer taan her best previous record made
Icu years ago. She experienced fine
Weather and smooth seas throughout
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-19
Nnt Goodwin After a Dtxorc.

SAN FRANCISCO. August 19.-Nat Good
win has commenced proceedings for a di-
vorce from his wife, Nella Goodwin. The
Papers were filed before the actors de-
rarture for Australia. He charges her
with habitual intemperance. 1t is said
that Goodwin and Maxine Elliott. who IS
now with his company in Australia. intenJ
to marry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-19
SECRETARY HERBERT SALUTED.
Arrival of the Head of the Navy In
ENGLAND.

SOUTHAMPTON. England, August 10
When the American Line steamship St.
Louis arrived here this morning from New
York she was saluted with twenty-one
guns by the United States flagship Min
neapolis, as Secretary Herbert was on
board. Admiral Selfridge and Capt.
Hunker, in full uniform, met the Secretary
as he landed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-19

SAN FRANCISCO, August 19.-Thomas
Hill. the landscape painter, was stricken
with paralysis a few days ago at his
studio. and is now lying at the point of
death. Hills studio is in remote part of
the Yosemite Valley, and his friends in this
city did not learn of his illness until last
night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-19
Charged With an Old Nur,,er

PERRY. Okla, August 19.-Sherin Landy
Foisom mas been arrested by deputy
United States marshal on a charge of hay-
lhs murdered a wealthy cattleman named
Long nine years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-19
Mr.. Chamherltn Re,t.r

SARATOGA. N. Y. August 19.-John
Chamberlin of Washington. who is criti-
cally Ill at Grand Union Hotel, passed a
comparatively restful night and shows
signs of Improvement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-19


extended to other states, ard no stone will
be left unturned to secure another prop at
Indianapolis to the Mckinley editlce.
The Maryland Campaign.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
BALTIMORE, Nd, August 19.-The
democratic campaign committee met here
this afternoon to discuss plans relative to
the corduct of the Bryan campaign in this
state. Considerable attention was devoted
to the development Of methods to insure
large registration, and it was determined
to issue urgent invitations to democrats
throughout the state to be present when
Candidate Bryan makes his speech here
September Is. The meeting of the coIamit-
tee attracted many regular democratic and
prior to the session the political s,tuaicn
was thoroughly. Disguised. A number of
those present Were advocates Of the gold
standar5, who .esaidx.thst notwithstanding
their personal views they had determined
to submit to the will of.the majority. The
members OF the commAtee are very san
Sulne as to the outlook, and Chairman
Spencer c. Jones predicts an emphatic ma
Jority in Maryland for Bryan and Sewau.
When asked what he thought of the third
ticket movement MIR. Jones replied: Il hope
the bo.ters will put a third ticket in the
field. The outcome OF the election will only
reveal their weakness" State Chairman
Talbot said he believed that third ticket
would find few followers here. The coz
sensus OF opinion appeared to be that what
ever loss Is occas.oned by boilers will be
more than made up by support from silver
republicans.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-25
THE UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT.

BURLINGTON VI. June 24-The University OF Yer
mont to-day conferred degrees In course upon
forty-hve students. The honorary degree OF d. d.
vas conferred upon the Rev. David f. Bates. u.
professor in Colgate Theological Seminary and on
the Rev. George ". Henderson. professor IN
Straight University. New-Oreans. la other &C.
grees conferred
Bachelor OF Philosophy-Charles a. Bates. Ran
doph: Frank p. Bingham. Buffalo, \. Y; John H.
Bufrum. East Dorset; Herbert -. Hanson. Barre;
Ielrion H. Johnson. burlington; Ruth l. Norton,
Bristol May A. Peck Brookned Jesse Scott buh
linaton: Helen f. Slahc, Thetford: Etith H. Smith.
pmriinston; Henry Is shaw Burlington.
Bachelor OF Science IN ciy,l T
Ington: william J. Knox. Craftsbiry; George >
Miller Lowell. Mass Daniel L. Parker. Be'heI'
Ernes; H. West. Dorset.
bachelor 0. science In Mechanical nglnecr'ng-
Fred 8 English. Woodstock; Nathaniel Kind. Ply
The honorary degrec Of III. d. was conferred
upon Professor ii. A y. Torrey. OF tho university
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-25
AT WILLIAMS COLLEGE.

Wiamstown. Mass. June 4.-The graduation
exercises of Commencement at Williams College
he'd this forenoon IN the Congregational
Church. which, as usual was filled The exercises
follows Prayer. President Carter: Latin
salu,atory and Grafton. Clarence w. Durham: dis
sertation "Mirabcdu." Leonard Titus Haght dis
sertaiion. Loyalty to Life" James Wells Reed:
grafton. Edgar Allen Poe" John w Bockes: dis
sertaton. The American Citizen" Clarence r
Parker; dissertation. THE Question OF Armenia -
David NJ. Yeretsian: philosophical grafton. Sym
pathy. and Its End Willard d. Shannahan
large c.ass graduated.
The following honorary degrees were announced:
NJ. A-Thomas y. Dale. instructor In geology at
Williams College: the Rev. Franklin Bartlett Low
eli: Professor Frank r. Goodrich Williams College:
Professor George VI. Wah Williams College Pro
fessor Asa II. Morton. Williams College; the Rev.
liz D.-George Birbeck Hill. Oxford College Eng
land; Colonel William 3. b. Hopkins s. Worcester.
J: Sterling Morton Secretary OF Agriculture of the
United States. "
s: Cdr. John H. Hanes. rs. Aintab. Turkey-in-
Asia. -"
The alumni dinner held In the gymnasium n,
the close or the graduating exercises. J Sterling
Morton. Secretary OF Agriculture was the guest N
honor. He was introduced by President Carter and
made a bright after-dnner speech. Others respond
ing 10 toasts We're DR.. Hi. the celebrated English
Oxford; Professor John II. Haines. the celebrated
archaeologist who has been resurrecting ancient
Babylon: Colonel w. s. Il. Hopkins. Of Worcester:
the Rev Or. I. Sawn, OF Troy, ~. T.; Chancellor