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The herald., 1896-05-05
A PoIi.lcIsn's Dete I

MILTON. May 4.-Hon. F. W. McClena-
han, who has been closely allied with the
srved as assemblyman from this district
in 1865 died last night at this place He
was aged 67 years and was a native of Mis-
ing at San Francisco.
The herald., 1896-05-05
A Eatall.nndsIlde

NEVADA CITY. May4-Last night an
immense landslide rushed down over the
high bank at the north Bloomfield gravel
mine. A miner named Albert Martins was
killed. Eugene Trudell had his left arm
broken and James Cummings was severely
bruised. The dead man leaves q wife and
two small children.
The herald., 1896-05-05
coelie, for cuA,

OGDEN, Utah, May 4.-Four carloads OF
Chinese laborers passed through here to-
day on their way to Havana They are
'in bond and travelling under the aus
pices OF the Chinese six companies, which
The herald., 1896-05-05
De-poude~rv and Dealt,

TUCSON, Ariz.. May 4.-william Roche,
for many years chief of police. suicided last
cy growing out of the death a few weeks
ago of his son. when he threatened to kill
himself. He drank heavily and was dis
charged from the police force, his successor
being confirmed tonight.
The herald., 1896-05-05
VIII Ask an Acn..I

LONDON, May At is stated here that
preparations are being made to appeal
through Brussels, against the acoiiittai
Of Captain Lothaire. the Belgian officer
VINO hanged the English trader Stokes in
The herald., 1896-05-05
Sentenced to Hang

vISALIA, May 4.-Judge Gray today sem
fenced John Howard to be hanged at Fol-
som state prison on July IL. Howard was
Convicted Of numbering an Italian named
Nina Tulare in June, 1894. A petition is be-
ing circulated for the Communication Of the
sentence.
The herald., 1896-05-05
ii Hung's MIssi m

SHANGHAI, May 4.-After the corona
tion of the czar of Russia, Ii Hung Chang
will visit the treaty powers with the OBJ
ject Of inducing them to agree to an in
crease of five to eight per cent ad valorem
on import duties at all the treaty ports
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-12
WATSON IN KANSAS.
HE SAYS BOTH OF THE OLD PAR
TIES ARE TRAITORS.
EFFECT OF HIS WITHDRAWAL.
II Would Cause bryan to Lose
Texns, Tennessee, and kentucky
nt Least-sewnH Not n True silver
Man.
Man,.

lola, KAN, September u.-Tom Wat
son. the Populist vice-presidential can
didate. spoke here to-day TO an audience
OF 1000 people. His address was made
at the Fair-Grounds i'm a rain-storm. In
his speech he justified the present ex-
istence OF the Peoples party by the
statement that the Republicans had be-
tfayed the people i'm the crime Of 1913,
and the Democrats by the crime of 1893.
Both parties had assisted I'm killing the
Gree nback party by asking them 10 trust
them.
To the Democrats in the South and the
Republicans in the West he said: II am
the only representative which the Peoples
party now has on the national ticket.
II am removed Bryan will lose Texas,
Tennessee. and Kentucky, at least. To
take me of the ticket splits the Silver
party and elects Mckinley"
Continuing. he said that Mr.. Sewall was
not a true silver man. He has not had
the disease long enough" lie called
Sewall a bondholder, railroad king.
millionaire. supporter Of McKinley's
tariff ideas. and said he was president
OF the Merchants Marine Association Of
Philadelphia. which asks for higher pro-
lection.
Mr.. Watson speaks at Abilene to-mor-
row night, from which place he goes to
Colorado. his Nebraska trip having been
abandoned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-12
CALLERS on M'kINLEN.
Two Governors. Nermonters, Rhode
Islanders, Etc.

CANTON. o.. September 1.-Two Cow
ernors clasped hands with Major Mckin-
ley to-day, and visitors from the Green
mountains Of Vermont Joined with others
from Narragansett Bay. from Northwest
ern Pennsylvania. and from Ohio in greet
ing and cheering the Republican can
didate for the presidency. Major Nc
Kinley mad more than 5000 callers to-
day. aud shook hands with all Of them,
and listened TO their cordial words and
expressions OF good wishes The first
delegation 10 arrive was that from Ver-
mont.
An hour and a half after the Vermont
ers had departed the sound OF march
ing feet and the inspiring music Of bands
were again heard and 300 citizens Of
Lorain county. O., filed into Major Nc
Kinley's yard and wedged themselves
into an almost solid mass. Following
closely after the Lorain corps was "a dele
cation from Erie. Pa. consisting OF the
Lincoln Club Of that city. and delegates
20 the League convention, recently held
ia Erie
The MONDAY sun was fercely hot. and
three people succumbed 10 its ardent rays
and were carried unconscious from the
dense crowd, which surged about the
porch.
When Major Mckinley appeared there
was a shout that was heard blocks away.
Judge John w. Steele, OF Oberlin. spoke
In behalf Of the people OF Lorain county.
Judge j. +. Downing spoke for the Erie
people. BY consolidating the delegation
from Lorain county and that from Erie
Major Mckinley was able TO make one
speech in answer 10 the visitors from both
places.
Not more than one third OF the Ohio
and Pennsylvania visitors had departed
when long lire OF carriages drove up
and Governor Lippitt. Of Rhode Island.
and Governor Bushnell. OF Ohio. with
their richly-uniformed STATS Of officers.
alighted. Major Mckinley met the two
Governors at his doorstep. and greeted
them cordially. The members Of the two
STATS were introduced 10 Major and Mrs
Mckinley. Mrs. Bushnell accompanied
the Governor. While these social func-
tions were going on. Major Mckinley in
troduced Governor Bushnell TO the great
crowd gathered I'm the yard. Governor
Bushnell mounted chair and made a
lively and vigorous speech.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-12
BRYAN LEAVES HOME
HE STARTS OUT ON ANOTHER
TOUR OF CAMPAIGNING.
IN MISSOURI CITIES TO-DAY.
He Does Not Think the Republicans
Are Sure of Carrying ~ single
County In Nebrnska-NO "Enemy's
Country" Now.

LINCOLN, NEB., September 1l.-Wil-
liam ]. Bryan left Lincoln tonight at
915 o'clock over the Missouri Pacific rail-
road for another month of campaigning,
He will reach Kansas City at $50 to-mor-
row morning. and proceed by the Wabash
TO 81. Louis. where he is scheduled TO
make four addresses tomorrow night.
The departure Of Mr. Bryan from Lin
coin was made the occasion OF another
demonstration by the local free-silver
clubs. They formed torchlight process
sion. and escorted Mr.. Bryan from his
residence 10 the Missouri Pacific station.
4 brass band headed the parade. Quite
a large crowd gathered at the station.
and cheered Mr.. Bryan as his train drew
out.
Mr.. BRYAN made a speech from the rear
car. He said:
.T .adies and Gentlemen,-I do not know
whether | shall return TO Nebraska just
before the election or not, but go away
from Nebraska feeling that ii is not
necessary (CheersJ l want to say to
my friends that from the reports which
I have been receiving | do not believe
there Is a single county in the State that
the Republicans are sure OF carrying this
fall CheersD And more than that
every day finds our cause stronger
throughout the Union than IL was the
dav before. Every day finds persons who
are declaring for free coinage, and l
think l am safe in saying that you will
not find among all your acquaintances
man who one month ago was in favor or
free coinage at 16 TO l and able TO give
"a reason for IL who has changed his
mind. that you cannot find any man VINO
was for free coinage who Is thinking
himself into the gold-standard idea. loud
cheerng)
"A little over month agd went into
what | then called the 'enemy's county.
hut | found down there just as much en-
thusiasm as there is in Nebraska. Great
cheers) To-day. some parts of the coun-
fry are more friendly than others. but
there is no enemy's country. cloud
cheersD
Mr.. Bryan's first stop after leaving
Lincoln was at Eagle, where small
crowd Of people. a drum corps, and bon
fire composed the elements OF his re-
ception. Elmwood. another small place,
turned out with torches and Wabafh
added red fire 10 smoky fiambeaux.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-12
BRyAN's SOUTHERN TOUR.
AsbeviIIe. Sept. 10th; Charlotte ana
Raleigh. 18th; Richmond. 18th.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. September IL
Mr.. William j. Bryan and party, travel
ling in a special train OF two coaches
and Pullman-car. will leave Knoxville,
Tenn. via the Southern railway. on the
morning Of September 10th for Ashevllle,
y. c.. stopping there shree hours; and
will proceed thence TO Charlotte, y. c.
speaking from the rear-end OF the train
en- route at Marion, Morganton, States
Vile. and Mooresville. y. c.. stopping
one hour at Hickory, y. c. After speak
ing at Charlotte. y. c.. on the morning
Of the nth, the party will leave for
Greensboro. ". c.. where a stop Of three
hours will be made on the afternoon OF
that date. Thence 10 Durham. Raleigh.
and Goldsboro', y. c., arriving az the
last-named place on the night Of the
18th. and leaving, via the Atlantic-Coast
Line. on the morning Of the 18th, for
Wilson and Rocky Mount, y. c.
Thence to Richmond Va, where Mr..
Bryan will speak at S p. NJ. Of the 18th.
En- route from Greensboro speeches
will be made from the rear Of the train
at Burlington, y. g., ana othcr Stdtlons'
and a stop Of thirty minutes VIII be MADE
at Durham. and one Of two hours at Ra-
leigh.
1t is expected that large crowds Of peo-
ple Will assemble at each point to hear
him. and the Southern railway has made
arrangements for Transporting them.
Special trains will be run, and at least
one hundred coaches viii be used Tor that
r.nrnase-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-12

may be forcibly opposed on the execution
thereof forciby Distracted
1T was under the power conferred by
this last section that the late rebellion
was suppressed. Mr Bryan's doctrine
that this law is unconstitutional is more
dangerous than that OF secession. The
latter. at least. left the government some
power and authority I'm the territory OF
the States which should choose 10 re-
main. Mr. Bryan would reduce IL TO the
idle mimicry of the stage
1t was no more intended to make the
General Government dependent upon the
States with respect TO the matters com
mittcd 10 it than TO make the states sub
jcct 10 the General Government with
respect 20 the rights reserved 10 them.
As the General Government Is authorized
g. maintain q regular army and navy.
which the States cannot do. and as the
militia Of all the States is subject TO
the direct call OF the President. It was
natural that the States should be m de
to call upon IL for aid against violence.
but there was no reason why - should
cali or wait on them for protection for
itself
what / have said is well known to
lawyers and students OF the Constitu-
tion. II is chiefly intended for the people
al large before whom the subject has
now been brought.
SENATOR DANIEL QUOTED.
Il will recall in this connection the
following resolution proposed by the
Hon. John W. Daniel, Of Virginia, who
was president Of the convention which
nominated Mr.. Bryant. which was passed
by the Senate. July l2 1894 Congressional
Record. page S668. without apparent dis
sent:
Resolved. That the Senate endorses
the prompt and vigorous measures
adopted by the President of the United
States and the members Of his admins
tratiOn TO repulse and repress. by mill
tary force. the interference Of lawless
men with the due process OF the laws OF
the United States. and with the transror-
tation of the mails Of the United States,
and with commerce among the States.
" The action Of the President and his
administration has the full sympathy and
support Of the law-abiding masses of the
people OF the United States. and he will
be supported by all departments of the
government and by the power and re-
sources Of the entire nation
1T must be that Mr.. Bryan. amid the
many demands on his time and attention.
has fallen into an inadvertence. ] cannot
believe that he really thinks the Presi-
dent has no power under the Constitu-
tion and laws to maintain the govern
ment entrusted 10 his charge. Nor can
] believe that Mr.. Bryan means TO pro-
mise or to make OF to permit others 10
think he has promised, not to interfere
if he should be elected, and the situation
OF the riots Of 1894 should arise during his
term. / will not lightly question either
his knowledge as a lawyer or his sin
cerity as public man. Certainly his
letter is generally misunderstood unless
il means either that Mr.. Bryan thinks
the President has no such power. or that
he would himself not use II If elected.
(SigneD "JUDSON HARMON"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-12
sCUDDER-MERGENTHALER CASE.
Decision of Exnminer-in-Chief Re-
yersed-Scudder Wins.

WASHINGTON, September u.-The
Commissioner Of Patents has reversed
the decision Of the examiner-in-chief in
the case OF W. 5. Scudder vs.. Ottmar
Mergenthaler, as to priority Of invention
I'm line-casting machines. and awarded
the case to Scudder. He finds that
Scudder conceived the invention as an
organized product Of the intellect as
early as May 1880: that he proceeded
thence. under all the circumstances OF
the case. with reasonable diligence, 10
the construction Of his complicated. cost
ly. but entirely. successful second ma
chine In October. 1872; and therefore,
priority OF invention is awarded 10 Scud-
der. and the decision Of the examiner
in-chief is reversed"
The patent controverted by the inter-
ference decided by the commissioner. II
is said by one OF the parties interested
In the case is for a minor part OF the
typesetting machine, and the decision will
have no practical bearing upon the situ-
alton. until after the expiration OF the
basic patent Of the Mergenthaler machine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-12
LETTER-CARRIERs CONVENTION.
Action Taken i'm the Richmond Col
ored Branch Matter.

GRAND RAPIDS. MICH. September
u.-At this mornings session Of the let
ter-carriers' convention a report Of the
Committee on Resolutions was adopted.
including "A recommendation that COM
mittee Of five be appointed 20 await on
the POstmaster-General al Washington,
I'm the interest Of substitute carriers.
A resolution to hold the election Of Of
ficers biennially was referred TO the next
convention.
The proposed amendment 10 the con-
stitution. reducing representation In an
uual conventions TO one for every fifty
members Of local branch. and one for
every fraction Of fifty, was referred 70
the branches in all parts OF the country,
to be reported upon at the next conven-
ton
In the Richmond (Na) colOred branch
matter. in which the white carriers claim
"a that they had been denied admis-
sion 10 membership IN the branch. II was
unanimously agreed 10 adopt the com
rnittce's report. calling for the surrender
OF the branch's charter and demanding
a reorganization.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-12

had been compelled to transfer from the
ship to the Brooklyn hospital the nfth
case OF typhod-fever since that vessel
was commissioned at League Island. June
10th last. 1t appears that the battleship
Indiana, which was also fitted out at
League Island. has also had sixteen cases
OF typhod-fever develop aboard In her
very brief career. One OF the crew OF the
Massachusetts, died shortly after the ves-
sci left the yard.
The surgeon attributes the disease to
the bad drainage OF Philadelphia and the
condition Of that part of the city nearest
League Island. and recommends that no
ships be commissioned or fitted there un-
til the conditions are changed
Surgeon-General Tryon, In bis endorse
ment on the report corroborates the
statements, and adds that the four cases
Of typhoid which developed this summer
on the Bancroft were directly traceable
to the Schuylkill water supply.
IL is stated at the Navy Department
that the Dolphin invariably develops
cases OF malaria after leaving the Wash
ington yard. which IS at focus Of sew
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-12

night they broke the locks on their cells
and escaped. Before leaving the cell
room they secured rifles. shotgins. and
reyolvers from the day-guard's armory.
They climbed the north wall OF the peni-
tentiary enclosure. The night guards did
not discover their escape until they were
in the act Of jumping from the top OF
the wall They fired on the escaping con-
vscts. and the latter returned the fire,
but. as far as known. nobody was wound
ed. Owing to the darkness pursuit OF the
oonvicts has been impossible, although
the Governor has offered a reward OF
800 each for their capture.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-12
CAMERON At LYNCHBURG.
The Negro Much I'm Eyidence-No
Converts Made.

LYNCHBURG. VA. September H.
Special )-Colonel William +. Cameron
addressed an audience here tonight tnat
literally packed the Opera-House. Fully
twelve hundred persons were present IN
cluding about four or FIVE hundred ne
eroes. Two-thirds OF the white element
were I'm sympathy with the silver cause
and the great majority OF them listened
TO the speaker with respectful attention.
A number OF people however. on the
outskirts OF the crowd kept up con-
tinual veil for Bryan and Daniel, ana IL
was impossible for Colonel Cameron 10
proceed This uproar was continued 10
such an extent that Mr.. Carter G,ass,
editor OF the News, mounted the PLATFORM
and demanded fair play. insisting that
Colonel Cameron should be heard.
DEMANDED FAIR PLAY.
This appeal had the desired effect. ana
coIonel cameron continued his speech
with only an occasional interruption, con-
cludlng at about 1890 o'clock. IL Is need
less TO say that Colonel Cameron mads
no C6nverts in this city TO the cause OF
Palmer or Mckinley. When II was an
nounced several days ago that he would
speak here, the 'gold-bugs' published a
card challenging the Democrats 10 joint
debate While several OF the party lead
ers disapproved OF a joint discussion. II
was finally agreed 10 accept the chal-
lenge and Mr.. Clem. Green. OF Charlotte,
was selected 10 espOuse thc silver cause.
The terms OF debate proposed by the gold
people were accepted. but on the arrival
here to-day OF Colonel Cameron II was
given out that he declined TO debate the
issues OF the campaign with Mr.. Green.
and the ioint discussion was declared on.
WHY HE DECLINED.
This action OF the "gold-bugs' commit
tee in refusing 10 carry out their agree
ment for a Joint discussion after having
issued the challenge so disgusted some OF
the silyerites as 10 cause the disturbance
alluded 10 above. Colonel Cameron In his
speech tonight gave as his reason for de-
Ginning 10 meet Mr. Green In joint debate
that he did not consider him his social
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-12
ARMENIAN BoMB-FACToRY.
Tunnel 10 Turkish Powder-MaGa-
zinc-Constnntinopl situation.

CONSTANTINOPLE. September 1l.-An
Armenian bomb-factory was discovered
by the police yesterday, located under
meath an Armenian church, near the
Kassim Pasha Cemetery. From the fac
tory a long tunnel had been excavated
in the direction Of the government pow
der magazine. the intention obviously
having been 10 undermine the magazine
and blow 1t up.
The government officials are urging the
foreign residents OF the city TO sign
"a memorial thanking the Sultan for the
protection his Majesty has afforded them.
A number OF Englishmen consulted Sir
Phillip Currie the British Ambassador,
as TO the advisability Of signing the
memorial. and were advised by the Am
bassador to tear up the document and
throw the pieces into the faces of the
officials that'presented them
The mosques We're placarded on We'd
nesday with an appeal 20 the government,
on the part Of a number Of army Off
GERS. that they receiye their arrears Of
pay without delay. Otherwise the officers
must help themselves.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-12
HENRY II. PAyyE's ESTATE.
IL Is Worth About $4,000. O.OOO-Divis-
ion Into Three Parts.

CLEVELAND. o.. September u.-Henry
y. Payne died intestate. II is given out
by his confidential lawyers that the
estate Is worth about 10000 In bank
stocks and real estate. This amount
will be divided into three parts-one third
TO 20 to Colonel oliver II. Payne, the
Standard-On magnate; one third 10 Mrs.
c. w. Bingham Of Cleveland; and one
third 10 the heirs OF Mrs. William G.
whitney The heirs Of Mrs. Whitney
are four-Harry Payne Whitney. who
married Gertrude Vanderbilt: Mrs. AL
merle Paget. Dorothy Whitney and
young Whitney. who Is now attending
college. The old homestead on Euclid
avenue, in this city, was recently decided
TO Mrs. c. W. Bingham.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-12
THE ORDER or ELks.
Grand Omcers in scssion->e>t meet-
ing-PIace Minneapolis.

ST. LOUIS. NO. September h.-Ihe
grand officers and trustees OF the Benevo-
lent Protective order Of Elks are In an
nual session here to-day Those present
are: NJ ID. Detweiler. Grand Ruler OF
Harrisburg. Pa. O. a Reynolds. Grand
Secretary. Of Michigan; Jerome B. fish-
20. % jamestown. y. y; George J..
Crouck. Of Omaha. Ncb.: and ii. a. Hay
croft OF Dallas. Tex. grand trustees.
There was some talk % using the chari-
Is fund for the building Of home Tor
the Elks. but 10 action was taken.
Minneapolis Was selected as the place
Of holding the next annual convention OF
the Grand Lodge. on July 7. 1877.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-12
cAFFERy OFF ron LOUISVILLE.
He Has Not Received Letter From
the President.

NEW ORLEANS. LA. September IL
Senator Donelson cafery left this morn
ing for Louisville. TO notify General John
NJ Palmer. Of Illinois, OF his selection
as candidate for President Of the United
States on the Democratic boilers ticket
4 States reporter interviewed the Sena-
tor Just as he was boarding the train,
and asked him whether he had received
any word from President Cleveland
Senator Caffrey replied in the negative,
and added that he knew nothing except
what he had seen IN the papers. and IL
was mis- opinion that II a letter was writ
ten q would be addressed 10 Chairman
BynCm.
senator CaNery will present 10 Hon.
John X. Fellows an invitation on the
part OF New Orleans bolting Democrats
10 deliver an address before the people
some time next week. as Mr.. Fellows
speaks ln Memphis Monday. IL Is thought
he Will accept and come to this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-12
Trilby Exc ursion

to Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Ocean
View. via the Norfolk and Western
railroad, Sunday September 18th. Train
leaves Byrd-Street Station at $50 A. NJ.
sharp, returning leaves Virginia Beach at
6 p. NJ; Ocean View at p. NJ; and Nor
folk al p. VI. Fare for the round
trip: Norfolk 81: Virginia Beach. $50.
and Ocean View. sL15. Fare from Nor
folk 10 Richmond on the Triiby. 81.
Close connection at Norfolk for Virginia
Beach and Ocean View. with chair-cars
attached. Special yestlbule coaches FOR
ladies. Reduced rates at Princess Anne
and Ocean View for our people. We leave
promptly on time. and go regardless OF
the weather. Tickets for all these points
at and on. the train.
Captain j. X. NICHE.
Il. T.. ADAMS,
Managers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-12
The Triiby win Co To-Morrow.

Though the summer Is waning, the
seashore Is losing none OF its attractive
ness and vast crowds are still bathing
in "Old Ocean," and disporting them
selves among the waves which roll so
high In lovely September Ocean View
and Virginia Beach are the two seaside
resorts which are easily reached by the
Trilby excursion. and Messrs. Niche and
Adams expect 10 carry large crowd
OF Rlchmonders down tomorrow. The
train, which carries special vestibuled
coaches for ladies, leaves Bysd-Street
Station at $50 A. NJ. sharp. returning.
leaves Virginia Beach al +. NJ: Ocean
View at r. NJ: and Norfolk at : p. M.