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Evening star., 1896-10-22
WHEAT DROPS AGAIN.
Various Influences Contribute to the
Decline.

Various Influences Contribute to the
Decline.
CHICAGO, October 22-Wheat took an
other downward plunge this morning
Opening trades for December option were
made from .73 7-s to "A Lie, the highest
figure paid being exactly q cent under yes
terday's closing. 1t sold Immediately down
to 73 1-2c. and rallied slowly to 10 7-Sc,
then started on a rapid and nervous de-
cline to Y 1-2c. Various influences con-
tributed to the weakness, chief among
them however. being the tightness of the
money market and traders seeing no i'm
mediate prospect of relief, sold freely
Stop loss orders were also abundant.
Gables showed a decline and northwest
receipts were heavy as usual, running
somewhat over last years. Second cables
showed still further decline. This caused
renewed liquidation, and December, which
meanwhile had recovered to 73 lie, START
ed down again, reaching 73c. by 1890
o'clock. Again the market turned sharply
upward. AT 11:15 December was quoted at
"a.
Corn. while opening lower did not show
the marked weakness displayed by wheat.
cables showing only slight change.
Almost five cents bushel was clipped off
the price of wheat today, December, which
closed yesterday at 70 IA finished today at
10 IL. 1t is not often that the price has
such a sensationally sudden collapse. Stop
loss orders were in the hands of every com
mission man who had customers long of
wheat, and when a decline came early to-
day it caught the most Of these. 1t was
practically Impossible to follow exactly the
stop loss orders at any given figure, and
the result was an almost unanimous rush
to sell.
LONDON, October 22.-At the BaI:ic to-
day the cargo wheat market was dull at
the opening. with sellers generally cffer-
ing at shilling less than yesterday aid
no bids at that.
1t was reported that the Berlin wheat
market opened with free offerings at four
marks down and that the market was
steady at decline.
The Daily Telegraph in an article on the
rise in wheat says:
THE merchants of Mark Lane do rot
agree as to- the real reason. Some at
tribute it to American election tactics and
others to the Indian demand. One in
fuential dealer said that Englan1 must
import at least 20,000,OOO quarters In the
coming year. and that aIone win tend to
keep prices up. ~ han6s admitted that
the market, was strong and was likely to
get stronger" - -.-.rt.-....y
Evening star., 1896-10-22
UNION GENERALS TOUR.

Booming Cannon Greeted Their Ar
rival at Bay City, Mich.
BAY CITY, Mich, October 22.-The Union
generals arrived here at o'clock this
morning, and were greeted by booming
cannon and the footing of mill and tug
whistles. The generals spoke at Washing
ton Avenue Park, from the same platform
occupied by Candidate Bryan last Satur-
day, to an audience about half as large as
Bryan's. Gen. Alger, in his first greeting
said he had been told In other states that
Michigan was doubtful, but their party had
been in the state only few days, and had
already seen majority.
Gems. Howard, Marden and Stewart
spoke few moments each
Evening star., 1896-10-22
IN THE FIFTH MARYLAND.
Report of n Republican Bolt From
Mudd.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
BALTIMORE. Nd. October 22-B. II.
Warner Of Washington was a caller at the
republican headquarters this morning He
held conference with Senator 4elect Well
ington and expressed himself as being
gratified at the reports he received of the
local political situation.
There was an unusually large crowd at
the democratic headquarters today. Among
those present was Mr.. George Cotton, who
has been conspicuous figure among the
regular democrats here for years mr.
Cotton, although eighty years old, mani
tests warm interest in the present cam
paign. He has just made tour of south
ern Maryland, and told The Star corre-
spondent that he believed Mr.. Moss would
be elected to Congress. He says that the
opposition to Speaker Mudd among many
influential republicans, who will otherwise
vote their party ticket, is very pronounced.
and although he expects to see Mckinley
carry the district, he believes the congress
sional seat VIII go TO the democrats
Evening star., 1896-10-22
NEW TRIPLE ALLIANCE.
Russia, England and France Reach
nm Agreement.

LONDON, October 22.-The Paris cor
respondent of the Daily News reports that
he hears that the czar's visit to Queen Vic
toria at Balmoral resulted in Russia, Eng
land and France agreeing upon the basis
Of policy in Japan and China while the
Levantine, Mediterranean and African
questions are being arranged.
'The czar wants the result obtained with
out bloodshed," says the correspondent
"and is supported by Italy and Austria
The sultan Is likely to die hard, but he will
be obliged to yield
PARIS, October 22.-The Grand Duke
Vladimir. on arriving in this city today
received the following dispatch from the
czar, who is at Dagmstadt:
I've are enjoying" "well-earned rest under
the hospitable roof Of the tyrants Of Hesse
(Signed) "NIkI"
The French newspapers assert that this
telegram throws valuable light upon the
condition of the cars spirits, and the
newspapers add that 1t proves his brain
Is Tot haunted by grave consideration after
talking with Emperor William Of Germany
at Wiesbaden.
Evening star., 1896-10-22
SECRETARY CARLISLES TOUR.
He Will Speak Tonight Mt Co,inpton.

CINCINNATI. Ohio. October 22-John @.
Carlisle, Secretary Of the Treasury, arrived
today, and was driven to the residence OF
Mr.. Frank p. Helm, In Covington. but
later came to the Grand Hotel, where he
had many callers.
He was ACCOMPANIED by his private secre-
tary and by VIM. II. Pugh whose residence
is In this city. The secretary speaks to-
night at Odd eFllows' Hall, in Covington.
An opposition meeting Is to be held on the
street adjoining the hall, for which plat
form IS being erected today. Trouble is ap-
pretended tonight.
Evening star., 1896-10-22
COOK COUNTY POLLED AGAIN.
fhe Republicans COunt on 10000
Plurality for Mckinley.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
CHICAGO, October 22.-Another poll of
voters of Cook county, which embraces Chi
cago. has just been completed by the repub-
licans. In Indicates a plurality OF 10000 for
Mckinley. The great increase in the regis
tration completed this week has been in
favor of the republican ticket; as the poll
just completed corclusively shows.
The open letter of Col. William r. Morri-
son, chairman of the interstate commerce
commission, arraigning severely Governor
Altgeld, will, 1t is claimed, make many
thousands of votes for Mckinley in Illinois
and probably swell the plurality 10 l5o.0O0.
The Samuel c. PRESLEY letter from Bos-
ton on the subject of the increase of the
United States army in the event of Nc
kinley's election has been proven by affi-
davit to be forgery, as has also the
Sigourney letter from New York respect
ing Major Mckinley's pension sentiments
Evening star., 1896-10-22
AN ATTACK ON ECHOLS.

Some Members of the A. r. A. On
pose the Antl-Dryan Circular.
1t is said. some of the members of the
A. p A. threaten an open attack on Pres-
ident Echols on account Of the anti-Bryan
circulars that are being issued by him.
1t scharged that Echols is trying to throw
the influence of the entire order to the sup
port of Mckinley, and that he is co-opera,-
ing with the republican committee.
Evening star., 1896-10-22
The Vacancy on the Court of Claims.

The Vacancy on the Court of Claims.
Already there is considerable speculation
as to the probable successor of the late
Chief Justice Richardson On the bench
of the Court of Claims. The idea seems
to gain ground that the President will ap-
point southern democrat, because the re.
naming four judges are all northern men
and republicans. A name spoken freuuent-
ly in the gossip Is that of Postmaster Cen
eral Wilson. for whom the members of
the bar oS that court entertain most
kindly feeling. His name will probably be
brought forward as one favored by the
lawyers.
Evening star., 1896-10-22
DR.. Moore Again Convtct.d.

NASHUA, N. H.. October 22-Dr. joseph
c. Moore has been for the third time within
a few months found guilty of overissuine
stock Of the Union Publishing Company Of
Manchester, N. H., Of which he was for
merly treasurer. The decision was reached
after about seven hours deliberation by
the jury. Sentence will be pronounced
later.
Evening star., 1896-10-22
Naval Movements,

The cruiser Raleigh left Jacksonville yes
terday for cruise at sea after alleged fill
busters on her way to Key West, and the
Newark left the same place for Hampton
Roads. The Marion arrived at Callao to-
day, and the Bennington is at Tacoma,
Wash.
Evening star., 1896-10-22
LITTLE BETTING HERE.
Odds of Three to One ON Mckinley
but Few Takers.

So far this week there has been very lit
tie betting in this city on the result of the
presidential election At a well-known re-
sort where betting men are likely to be
found. 1t YVES stated this afternoon that no
large amount Of money had been staked
since last week. The odds are still at to
1. and even at that there is very little
Bryan money in sight. At Shoomaker's n
was said that II anyone wanted any of the
Bryan end Of 1t he could probably be ac-
commodated without much trouble.
Evening star., 1896-10-22
WATSON'S LETTER.
Chairman Butler Says That He Has
Not Received It.

ATLANTA, Ga, October PIN response
TO a telegram of inquiry addressed to him
concerning Mr.. Watson's letter of ac-
ceptance, Chairman Marion Butler wires
the Atlanta Journal as follows:
Telegram received. Letter has not yet
reached me.
(Signe0 MARION BUTLER.
"Chairman"
Evening star., 1896-10-22

The British Ambassador Arrives.
NEW YORK, October 22.-Sir Julian
Pauncefote. British ambassador to the
United States. arrived today on board the
steamer Germanic from Liverpool At
Quarantine Sir Julian refused to discuss
affairs.
Evening star., 1896-10-22

IF you want today's
news today you can find
it only in The Star.
Evening star., 1896-10-22

Continued on Page Eleven.)
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-10
FALLS VILLAGE.

All the surrounding towns were rep resented at the reception in the b. M. Hunt Library rooms Saturday afternoon and evening.
 Seth Morris was home from New Hsv- CD a day or two this week.
 Miss Margaret Jacobi went to New Britain Monday to attend the State Normal School.
 Louis R. Caul, of Bridgeport, was home on visit from Thursday night till Monday.
 Edward Killmer was home from New Haven over Sunday and Labor Day.
 Mrs Leola Villinger Lyke. of Webo- tuck, and Miss Minnie Jacobi will teach the Amesville schools and began Tues day.
 Ethiel Emmons was 8 guest of friends in this village all last week.
 Schools in the Grassy Hill and Beebe Hill districts have begun. Miss Walsh teaches in the former and Miss Clara Dunham in the last named district.
 Myron N, Clark. of Salisbury. was 8 guest of relatives here over Sunday.
 Miss Ella Considine Is away on va cation and Miss Grace Moore attends the telegraph in her absence.
 John Bartle spent Sunday at his home in Ore Hill. 'Tis said many far dam sel wore disappointed look in conse- quence.
 Robert Gould, of Bridgeport, and the Hurd brothers, of Boston, have been rusticating in town for few days.
 Mir aud Mrs J. w. Shook, of Sheffield Mass, were guests of their son, Wm Shook, Sunday.
 There was an auction sale of persona effects at the residence of Miss Cathar inc Landon, Tuesday. Joseph Dutraw, of Torrington, was { guest in town a couple days this week Lee Wickwire, of Pittsfeld, Mass. was in town Sunday and Monday.
 Rev R. B. Mead, of Scotland, occu pied the pulpit of the Cong1 church Sunday.
 The local nine played a match game with the Norfolks Labor Day, defeating them in score of IS to 6.
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-10
ASHLEY FALLS.

Miss Kate Heaton returned to her school duties at the Children's Home in Brooklyn, l.. |, last Saturday, taking her mother with her for a week. s soiourn in the metropolis.
 As Monday was a holiday, select few of Miss Devine's pupils picnicked at the "Cobble" near c. F. Bartholomew
 MT and Mrs F. W.Sackett, of Collins vile, spent last week at the parental home, returning to Collinsville Sunday afternoon.
 Mrs Auren Shores and her mother, Mrs M. Ashley, went Saturday to spend Sunday in Hsrtsville with Mrs Ashley s sister, Mrs A. Bristol. Mrs Shores re- turned Monday, but Mrs Ashley will remain an indefinite time.
 Joseph Chspin is adding a bow win dow and piazza to his residence, which will greatly improve the appearance as we'll as the convenience of his home.
 Mrs Julia Decker, of Ct Burlington. was the guest of her sister, Mrs Andrew Horn, last Friday and Saturday.
 Mrs John Griffith returned from a visit to the parental home in South Egremont last Sunday.
 The house of Mrs Catherine NJ. Smith was struck by Tightening last Thursday. The bolt came through the roof and removed the plaster from one ceiling and did other damage. The house was insured through Abbe, Adam & O., insurance agents, and the loss has been adjusted and paid.
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-10
GREAT nARRINGroN.

W. Fl. Burget and William Goslee, committee of the Housatonic Agricultur- al Society, are viewing corn, ,.potatoes, onions aud all fall crops entered for premium.
 Morris G. Beckwith, of this town, left Friday for Bristol, Tenn, where he has taken a position as vocal instructor iu the South West Virginia Institute.
 Five acres of tobacco is being gather ed at the farm of HID. Cone near Hous- atomic.
 The members of the press in this vii cinity have been invited to attend the banquet which will be given by the Berkshire Lodge of A. O. U, w., at the town hall tomorrow evening.
 W. J. Warner. in the west part of the town, who has raised large field of DO. tatoes, found 8 hill of 34 potatoes all large enough for market. With the small ones there was about peck.
 Matthew O., the S-months-old son of Matthew H. Powell, died Friday morn. ing of cholera infantum at the home oi his parents on Bridge street. The flu neral was Sunday afternoon with burial in Mahaiwe cemetery,
 George Burt Bacon, of Sheffield, who shot the brutal negro Stephen Darling, for committing the assault on his dsugh ter. Marguerite Bacon, had a hearing in the District court Saturday. No new evidence was introduced and as the cast was beyond the jurisdiction of this court, it was sent to the Superior cour for adjudication. Mir Bacon gave bond, of $500 for appearance. | NV yV lUill,ar,o and xrsfa of who have been guests at the home O his brother, N. 0. Williams, on Ess street, lett Saturday for a brief visit a Waterbury, Conn.
 Contractor Lorraine. of Canaan, vii build fine house for David Ives Macki on the Egremont road.
 Harry Douglass, who is sount money Democrat, returned Ssturds. morning from the Indianapolis conven tion where he was a delegate iron Western Massachusetts.
 Monday was observed as Labor Da, in this state. The schools and place of business were closed.
 John H. Race breaks ground thi week for new house on Russell avenue | Miles T. Huntington has beel appointed as superintendent of the hal at the annual fair of the Housatoni Agricultural Society. Clifford Smitl will act as stock marshal; Martin Brow of Egremont on sheep and swine, an, De Witt Smith as poultry marshal | F. A. Russell's bay mare "Ethelwin and Dolly Wilkes, "of theG Griswold stocl farm, are entered for the races at Chat ham this week.
 Mrs Thomas Donlon, who is survives by a husband and six children, die, Sunday, aged 39 years. The body wa taken to Lowell, her former home, an, buried Tuesday.
 It is expected that Mrs Mary G Adam of Canaan, Conn, will address tn Thursday Morning Club in this yillag to-day.
 Among the cases to be argued befor the Supreme court at Pistsfeld thi week are the cases of Coffing vs. Dodg and the Warehouse Stalker case, in bot of which George Coffing Warner is cour sel, and the Follett fish case.
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-10
How Free Silver " orks.

There are some people who say that the times are bad, under gold stand ard, and who express the opinion that it would be we'll to try free silver and see what the effect would be. We'll. the consul of Costa Rica at New York knows all about it, because they have been trying it in his country and this is what he says:
 1.-The condition of finances in Costa Rica Is similar to that of the other Gen. tral American republics and worse than the silver standard all the gold money has left the country. Nearly the whole of the foreign business of the country is done on credit. A merchant buys 5000 worth of goods in New York and at the time has not the faint est idea what he will have to pay for them when the bills become due. On account of this uncertainty the finances are always in tumoil. At present an American dollar is worth $2 50 there; that Is, Costa Rica merchant is com- pelled to pay SIP, 800 of his money for $5, ,000 worth of American goods. It is this imitation of values that is running the country"
 MT Iglesias, president of Costa Rica, has within few weeks issued decree restricting the coinage of silver in that country. They have had all the free coinage of silver they require.
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-10
KENT.

R NJ. Gibbs and family, of Bethel, have been spending few days at M. O. Gibbs.
 Miss Bessie Wahlport, of Washington, D. O., is the guest of Mrs W. H. Stuart.
 s. O. Bull, of Sandy Hook, called on friends here last week.
 Miss Matte Newton and Miss Margar- ct Berry have entered the Normal school at New Britain.
 Miss Helen Barclay returns to school at Nav Haven this week.
 Earl Eaton returned to Easthampton, Mass, Tuesday. ...
 Miss Olive Barclay left town Monday to become student at Northfield Semi nary.
 The fall term of the village school commenced Monday, Sept. 7th, with P. E. Cliff, of Newtown. as instructor.
 MT and Mrs O. P. Britton, of New York, were in town Sunday. Harry, who has been spending the summer here, returned with them.
 A picnic party of about % members of Mt. Algo Lodge, I, O. c. T., and friends, drove to Lake Waramaug Thursday last, returning in the evening, and reported an enjoyable excursion.
 A meeting of the State Sunday School Association was held at East Kent on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 27th, also a meeting at the school house in Mace donia on Thursday evening, conducted by President Foote, assisted by Rev E.. Evans.
 John O. Bates, of New Haven, spent Sunday with his sister, Mrs A. Beckley, at R. Frisbie's.
 The Cong'l pulpit was occupied last Sunday morning and evening by Rev E. P. Herrick, of Tampa, Fla, who is spending his vacation among the peo- pie of his former psstorate, Sherman, Conn.
 Messrs Beebe and Knapp, two young men who are sent out by the Connecti- cut Missionary Union to hold gospel meetings in different places. have pitch ed their tent just north of Mir Frisbie's house in this village, and are holding gospel tent services every evening thls week and perhaps longer. They are earnest workers, and this is an oppor- tupity for those who have expressed a desire for Evangelistic work in this place, to attend these meetings and bring others in.
 The remains of Linus Vinegar were brought to this place from Middletown and funeral attended at St. Andrew $ church Saturday, Sept. 5. There was large attendance. After the service, conducted by Rev H. McDougall, the members of St. Luke's Lodge, F. & A. NJ took charge and laid their brother tenderly to rest with Masonic honors MT Vinegar was life long resident oi Kent, was interested in its affairs, did much for public good and was kind neighbor and valued friend. For sever al years he has held the office of senior warden of St. Andrews church, and wa. . prominent member of the Masonic fraternity. Ayear ago his mind became unsettled through disease, and he wal placed in the hospital for the insane al Middletown, where his death occurred Sept. End.
 The Kent and Amenia base ball nine. played game on Kent grounds Monda, morning, resulting in favor of Amenis
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-10
WEST GOSHEN.

Henry Sanford and wife, of Berlin, and Dea. Dudley and daughter. of Bantam, spent Sunday at F. ". Gris- wold's.
 School begins the fall term this week. May Carpenter of Torrington IS the teacher.
 At the ball game between West Goshen and Goshen Saturday, West Goshen boys were badly beaten.
 Elizabeth Wadhsms and Mary Cook have new bicycles.
 Edith Allyn attends school in Tor rington.
 Dan. Adams and family, of Torring- ton, are visiting at Charles Adams.
 Potatoes are mostly dug and are said to be an inferior crop.
 Eugene Richards has returned to Mr Moody's school for another year.
 Joshua Tanning is improving the looks of his place by getting out the rocks and grading it. More of the same work in the village would add much to the looks of the place.
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-10
SHARON.

Mir E. A. Deming died Saturday evening of last week, after lingering illness of nearly two years. His wife and family have the sincere sympathy of their many friends in this place.
 Walter Sackett, of Waterbury, was the guest of Miss Elzada Middlebrooks over Sunday and Labor day.
 Miss May Prindle leaves us in about two weeks, to enter Pratt's Institute, Brooklyn, where she is to take six months course in millinery.
 Miss Helen Bates and sister Margaret made short visit on friends in this place last week.
 Mir and Mrs Geo. Whiting, who have been away from town for a number of weeks, have returned.
 Chas. G. Walton spent Sunday with his parents.
 Mrs Geo. M. Marckres is entertaining friends from Massachusetts and New York city.
 Miss Grace Merritt is visiting Miss Blanche Bartram.
 MT and Mrs Frank Loucks are stay ing at J. 0. Loucks'. Mir Loucks has been ill for the last six months, and at present is far from being well, but his many friends wish him speedy recov- cry and are in hopes Sharon air will do great things for him.
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-10
BRISTOL.

H. s. Bartholomew and family have returned from Sachems Head where they have been spending the summer.
 Mrs Robotham and daughter return ed to Northampton last Monday. They have been spending some time with friends here.
 Miss Anna Warner begins her school in West Simsbury this week while Bessie and Edna go to Providence, R, |, to attend college.
 Emerson R. Newell, of Washington. D. O, is at his home in Bristol for 8 few days.
 Mir and Mrs A. W. Chapin will soon move from Bristol to Soutbfeld, Mass, on account of Mir Chapin's poor health.
 l.. P. Bailey. who owns a large cattle farm in Ohio, has been in Bristol and vicinity buying cattle for his stock farm in the west