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Steam shin Arriyals.

New York. Aug. l6.-Arrived: t'urnes!a,
from Glasgow; Neutria. from Marseilles
and Naples: Manitoba, from London. Ar
rived out: La Bourgogne, at Havre.
Sailed for New York: Albany, from
Queenstown. Sighted: Schiedam. AM
sterdam for New York. passed Beachu
Head; ii. II. Meyer, Bremen for New
York, passed Dover.
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York Republican Primaries.

York, Pa. Aug. 16.-The Republican
primary elections throughout the county
last night were as a rule quiet. There
were comparatively few conteAts. Colonel
J. A. Stable. the present congressman
from this district, can have renOmina-
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LEVY MADE ON A HOTEL DINNER.
Servant Girls Judgment Executed to
the Discomfort of Guests.

Newark, Ohio, Aug. 16.-Twenty-five
guests waited half an hour longer than
usual for their dinner at one Of New
ark's hotels Saturday. AS dinner was
called a constable entered the dining
room and ATTACHED the meal on a judg-
ment for few dollars in favor of a SER
want girl.
A friend of the boniface supplied the
money and the guests were then fed.
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Ritter Lyceming's Choice.

Williamsport, Pa, Aug. 1.-THE result
of the Democratic primaries held through
out Lycoming county last evening show
Walter f. Ritter to be the choice for con-
gressman.
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HeraId's Weather Forecast.

New York. Aug. 17.-In the middle states,
today. generally fair weather will prevail,
preceded by light showers and accompa-
MED by slightly lower temperature.
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Hart Had No Opposition.

Milford. Pa, Aug. 16.-The Democratic
primaries of Pike county were held yes
terday. Congressman Hart had no OPP
position for denomination and will select
his own conferrees.
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To clear out balance of stock before
opening Fall goods. Our stock is known
to be the finest in the market and We
offer rare inducements to close out these
lines.
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The herald., 1896-01-25
UNITED ON JUDGE CALDWELL
The Populist's Choice of a Presidential
Candidate
No Doubt Expressed As to the Judge'a Will
Iingness to Run-Sibiey Out in
the Gold

LITTLE Rock, Ark, Jan. 24.-The Ar
kansas Populists who attended the recent
national committee meeting of their party
at st. Louis returned with some interesting
information, which they are imparting to
their brethren throughout the state. This
intelligence is to the effect that the west
ern aud southern Populist leaders have
centered upon Judge Henry C. Caldwell,
formerly of Little Rock, as the man whom
they will nominate for the presidency at
the convention to be held in st. Louis on
July %.
They say there can be no doubt whatever
of Judge Caldwells nomination., in view of
the formidable boom started in his behalf.
Hon. j. H. Cherry, who represented Ar
kansas at the meeting of the Populist com
mittee, when asked if Judge Caldwell would
accept the nomination, said:
1--WE think there is no doubt on that
score. A delegation called on Judge Cald-
we'll at the Planters hotel last Saturday
evening to have a talk with him conc ern-
ing his views on public issues. While, of
course, he vas not directly asked if he
would accept our nomination, his manner
and expression led us to believe that he
would not decline the nomination if it were
rendered to him. He was almost unani-
mously regarded by the committeeman as
the person upon which the free silver cie-
ment and wage earners may combine.
There is an element in the east which
may try to effect the nomination of Sibley,
of Pennsylvania, but it will be unable to
we'll will undoubtedly be the next nomi-
Dee''
The herald., 1896-01-25
HARRITY ISSUES THE CALL
For the Coming Democratic National
Convention
All Citizens Who Can Unite to Secure Pure,
Economical Government Invited to
Send Delegates

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. "a. - National
Chairman lIarrity this afternoon issued
the official call for the Democratic national
convention. 1t reads:
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. "a, 1896.-The
Democratic national committee having
met in the city of Washington January 16,
1896, has appointed Tuesday, July z,
1896. at ~ o'clock noon, and chosen the
city of Chicago as the place for holding the
Democratic national convention.
Each state is entitled to representation
therein equal to double the number of it's
senators and representatives in the con-
press of the United States. and each terri
tory and the district of Columbia shall
have two delegates.
All Democratic conservative citizens of
the United States, irrespective of past po-
litical associations and differences,who can
unite with us in the effort for pure, eco
nomical and constitutional government,
ate cordially invited to join us in sending
delegates to the convention.
(Signed) w. Is. HARRIrY,
S. p, SHERIN. Chairman.
Secretary.
The herald., 1896-01-25
WAR ON A TRUST

proce s1ings TO Forfeit the Illinois Stcsl Con,-
pany's Charter
CHICAGO, Jan. 24.-Attorney General
Malony will tomorrow begin quo warranto
proceedings under ANTITRUST law, in the
circuit court, against the Illinois Steel
company, on the ground that in consolidat-
ing with the Joliet Steel company it over
reached its corporate power.
The Illinois Steel company incorporated
in 1889 with capital stock of $25,OOO,-
900, which has since been increased TO
5O,OO0,O 900. 1t has extensive plants at
Chicago, south Chicago, Joliet and Mil
waukee. Quo warranto proceedings will
be begun at the same time against The
Joliet Steel company, asking for revoka-
ton of it's charter because the company's
merged in the Illinois Steel company and
has ceased to exercise corporate functions.
The information sets forth that the H.
linois Steel company in increasing its
capital stock to 5O,000,O00 and in issu-
ing shares in excess of the combined
capital stock of the constituent companies,
acted without warrant or authority OF law.
The purchase of all the stock and prop
erty of the Joliet Steel company, the at
torney general claims, is without warrant
of law and is an usurpation OF the Illinois
steel company. 1t is charged that while
the Illinois Steel company is not author
ized to deal in real estate, it has purchased
real estate located in Illinois and else
where, and it is alleged that all real estate
held in excess of that necessary for the
legitimate corporate purposes of the CON-
peny is usurpation.
The attorney general asks that the llli-
nois Steel company be required to show
by what warrant it has assumed to exer-
else these powers and privileges, and to
show cause why its charter as corpora
ton should not be dissolved.
The information in the case of the Joliet
Steel company is on the same lines with
that of the Illinois Steel company.
John W. Gates, president of the Illinois
Steel company, said:
1--WE have had the best legal advice in
the country in all our business transac.
tions, and have no fears of Mr.. Malouey
or ANYTHING he may do"
The herald., 1896-01-25
HE WEARS SHORT TROUSERS
But His Head, Heart and Hands Are
Heroic
An Omaha Small Boy Gains a Panic and
Leads His Three Hundred School.
mates to Safety

OMAHA, Neb., Jan. 24.-Offie Downs,
the drummer boy in the Dodge street
school, calmed panic and prevented
terrible calamity among 500 children. He
is less than 4 years old, but the moment
he heard the hall gong sound the alarm of
fire he did not forget he had important
business. 1t was the crisis for which his
little head had been trained and his cour-
age in the presence of a ratified principal
and excited teachers saved dead and in
iured list.
This young chap had been the military
band of the school. 1t was his duty twice
day to stand at the bottom of the stairs
and march out the scholars to the step of
an army rattle. This exercise is called the
fire drill, and the pupils from the infant
class up were told they must never hesitate
when the drum should sound. Each tot
knew his place in the line and so accu-
rately and thoroughly were the rooms
trained that Principal Allen boasted the
big building could be emptied in two min
utes. He had chance to practically test
his boast. He had hoped, despite the good
discipline, that the expected catastrophe
would never happen. He was quietly
seated in his room about O'Clock when
Miss Hughes, pale and excited from fright,
dashed in with the cry that the building
was on fire. She hastened back to her
charges and Prof. Allen rang the gong.
They heard the rush of children upstairs
and the alarms from the other teachers.
There was stampede and in the excite
ment no one remembered the fire rules or
the drummer boy.
Ofie Downs kept his head. When he
saw the smoke coming through the register
he did not think it was necessary to ask
permission to leave the room. He rapidly
passed the instructors without word and
went down the two flights of stairs on the
run. He wanted the drum and he got it.
Principal Allen was not in his room, but
the young hero did not hesitate to enter.
He pulled the instrument from the hook
and slung the strap over his shoulder and
plunged into the hall. The smoke was now
so dense he could scarcely see his way, and
on the floor above he heard the teachers
shouting to the children 10 remain in order.
There were fire engines rafting outside,
but like soldier in battle Offie Downs
stood at his post. He picked his way to the
bottom of the stairs just as the 500 pupils
appeared in herd at tn top of the stairs.
He pounded the drum for dear life. The
very first sound from it acted like charm.
Mr.. Allen pulled three little girls and one
boy from under the feet of the rushing
children and commanded them TO keep
step TO the music. The little ones remem-
bered their lessons, and to the music
calmly came down the long flight, as they
had done thousand time before. Smoke
filled tho entire building, but in minute
from the time the drum began to play
there was not child in it. The boy waited
until Mr.. Allen told him that everyone was
safe, and then he came down the front
steps. The crowd cheered, and last night
500 families sang the praise of his courage.
The herald., 1896-01-25
RUSSO. CHINESE TREATIES.
The West River to Be Opened
10 Commerce
HONG KONG is SATISFIED
Because Her Trade Will Be Enor-
mousIy Increased
China Hopes by This neans to Stop
Further Encroachments on
Her Territory

Associated Press Special Wire
| PEKIN, Jan. 24.-The government has
agreed to open the West river, provided
China is allowed to retain the territory
ceded under the Burmah-China convention
of 1894. The opening of two ports on the
West, or 81 Kiang river, namely Shao King
and WI Chow, was stipulated for by the
Japanese as part of the terms of peace.
The cities of Canton and Hongkong are
situated on the bay into which the West
river empties.
The news that the West river was to be
opened to foreign trade occasioned no
small amount of satisfaction in Hongkong.
The trade of the rich province OF Yunnan
the French in Tonquin from its natural
channel down the river. The river trav-
erses one of the richest and most densely
populated portions of South China, and the
Chinese have long guarded it against the
entrance of foreign commerce with sort
OF superstitious reverence. The territory
on the Mekong, which has recently been
acquired by France from China by treaty,
opens another route to part OF this rich
country, including the tea districts.
Frances success in securing this territory
was a part of the situation in the Far East
which has been most trying to Great
Britain since the decline of her diplomatic
prestige with the China-Japanese war.
Great Britain claimed the territory ac-
quired by France, including parts of what
was British Burmah, but had been ceded
by Great Britain to China by convention
which was ratified on August %. 1894, in
furtherance of Great Britain's project Of
the formation of a buffer state, but with
the provision that China should not alien
ate this territory to any other power with
out the consent of Great Britain. BY the
terms of this convention, China, on the
other hand, relinquished certain territory
to Great Britain on the deliriitation of the
frontier between China and British Bur-
nah. Within few weeks again it was
reported as set off to the Chinese con-
cessions to France, that Great Britain had
procured the assent of China to the ces-
sion to Great Britain of four states on the
Burmah-Chinese frontier, giving British
trade direct access to Southern China.
Presumably China is now endeavoring to
terminate these encroachments on her
southwestern frontier by agreeing to open
the West to commerce.
The herald., 1896-01-25

ported the argument that the unconstitu-
tional features of the act made it impos-
sible for any such law to operate success
fully, and showed that these later statutes
had sought to eliminate those constitu-
tional features of the Wright act which had
given rise to it's most grievous expressions
and which would work the practical de-
struction of any law embodying such pro-
visions. 1t was also asserted that the su-
preme court of California had held that by
''susceptibIe' was intended susceptible in
their natural state. and that was the only
mode of construction under which they
could justify the inclusion of cities and
towns and property incapable of irrigation.
And the supervisors under that construc-
ton could not exclude any lands which in
their natural state were susceptible of ir-
rigation if such lands had been included
wi hin t g districts by The petitions in is
foundation.
Mr.. Harrison summed up his argument
briefly and concluded at 2 o'clock, having
spoken an hour. The crowd in the court
room rapidly thnned out as the other
counsel proceeded.
Ex.President Harrison, accompanied by
his private secretary, Mr.. Tibbetts, left the
city at 80 o'clock this evening for Indi-
anapOlis.
The herald., 1896-01-25
GROWING TREES
Considered by the American Forestry Asso-
citation, in Session

Considered by the American Forestry Asso-
citation, in Session
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24.-The fifteenth
annual meeting of the American Forestry
association began here today. The main
object was to secure the enactment of laws
for proper administration of the forest
reserves in the United States, which aggre-
gate II ,464 800 acres, and secure protec-
lion of the forests of public lands. Two
business sessions were held today. For
estry protection was discussed. Speeches
were made by Secretary of Agriculture
Morton, president of the association; Sem
ator Dubois, Representatives Lacey and
McRae and William f. Smythe of Chicago.
The following officers were elected:
President, j. Sterling Morton, secretary of
agriculture; first vice-presidept, Sir H. G.
Jolly de Lothinare, Quebec; corresponding
secretary, f. H. Newell, Washington; re-
cording secretary, George P. Whittlesey,
Washington; treasurer, Henry M. Fisher,
Philadelphia.
The herald., 1896-01-25
THE NATIONAL DEFENSES
improvements Should Cover Both the Goa
and the Interior

Improvements Should Cover Both the Coast
and the Interior
OMAHA, Jan. 24.-Congressman Hainer
of this state, who has been recently APP
pointed member of the committee on ma
tional defenses, has written to General
Manderson asking for information and ad-
vice on coast defense and other military
matters.
The latter while in congress,was men,
ber of the same committee on military af-
fairs. and has given much study to the
matter.
After directing the committee to the
original and secondary sources of informa-
ton on tho subject. and dwelling at some
length on the need of strong increase in the
defenses, especially along the Pacific coast,
General Henderson in his reply writes as
follows:
"While you are at work on this line the
interior of the country should not be peg-
lected. In the event OF war, with our small
army and comparatively insignificant
guard, it would take months of prepara-
ton in the wav of drill and discipline to
put sufficient force on our borders to re-
sist INVASION. We must not only, when
war comes. have column to resist attack,
but we must have troops at all salient
points on the border and scattered wher-
ever the government and military property
centers. Places removed from attack be-
cause we'll away from the borders, like
Atlanta, Chattanooga, Louisville, Cincin-
natl, St. Louis, Denver and Omaha, should
be made points where large garrisons can
be maintained"
The herald., 1896-01-25
ministry. The responsibility was thrown

ministry. Inc responsibility was thrown
on the latter.
The greatest difficulty in the way of the
success of the plot was the queen regent of
Spain. This excellent woman is devoted
friend OF General Gampos, whom she re-
CARDS as father to her. Her consent was
necessary before General Campos could be
removed. A bold stroke was made to
secure this. 1t was represented to the
queen that the life of the captain-general
was in danger from the Havana mob; that
his valor and tenacity would prevent him
from avoiding or yielding, and the only
safe thing to do to get him out of the way
was to recall him. The queen was ignorant
of the fact that Havana was perfectly
quiet. that there were plenty of troops
within call, and that General Campos him
self reported no disorder. The queen con-
sented to his recall and the enemies of the
general triumphed.
Immediately after the order had been
issued the queen addressed long cable
message to General Campos. She informed
him that she believed him to be in danger.
She renewed her confidence and regard
and all through sent sincere, friendly
message that expressed her hearts feel
inRs-
General Campos understood the situation
perfectly. He determined to go home un-
trammeled. He declined a highly honor
able post offered him by the government,
aid ho Will ICSuluS pldCo
as a senator ofSpan.
SPANISH MEASURES
New YORK, Jan 25.-A special to the
World from Havana says:
The naval commander at Havana has
published an order prohibiting traffic in
the bay between sunset and sunrise, and
forbidding traffic along the coast west
nine miles to the Mariana river, and east
twelve miles to Jarusco. No explanation
is given. A new military hospital capable
of receiving 1000 patients has been opened
in Havana.
The queen regent confirmed the nomina-
ton of the Marquis Talmerola to be secre
tary to the governor-general, and also of
Senior Garcia Busto to be comptroller of
the finances of Cuba.
Count Mortora cables from Madrid that
he is willing to come here if necessary, but
believes he is needed in Madrid.
Jose Elbra, well-known Cuban of Fa-
vana, sent to Spain, has been deported.
Frederick Gispert, president of the pro-
vincial deputation from Matanzas, has
committed suicide.
The herald., 1896-01-25
FORTY-NlNERS FEAST

In Memory of Old Days in the Gold Fields.
Seventh Annual Banquet
CHICAGO, Jan. 24.-Seventy old forty
miners, with their wives and daughters,
met at the Sherman house today, the occa.
sion being the seventh annual banquet and
business meeting of the Western Associa-
ton of Pioneers, held in commemoration
of the discovery Of gold in California.
Addison Ballard, who went to the gold
fields in lS49, presided, calling the meet
ing 10 order with a gavel made of the
hanging tree at Hangtown and Potters'
Mine.
After the routine business was tran
sacted, the members sat down to the BAN
quet and exchanged "reminiscences of the
days of gold and their adventures in cross
ing the plains and rounding the Horn One
member, E. G. Crane, walked all the way
in 1850. The oldest member was Bepja-
min B. Nickerson of Chicago, 65 years of
age. He is the only surviving member of
the California legislature.
BOSTON. Mass, Jan. 24.-The Associated
California Pioneers held their seventh an
nual reunion and dinner at the Revere
house this evening. Hon. Albert &. Till
combe, ex-mayor of Newburyport, pre-
sided.
The herald., 1896-01-25
TRANSVAAL PRISONERS
All But Five Released on BaiI-Hammonc
Held

All But Five Released on BaiI-Hammond
Held
LONDON, Jan. 24.-A dispatch to the
Times from Pretoria, dated Friday, says
that all the prisoners held there on charge
OF completely in the recent uprising, except
Phillips, Rhodes, Farrar, Hammond and
Fitzpatrick, will be released on bail today
and their preliminary examination will be
held on Wednesday, after which it is be-
lieved the bulk of the prisoners will be
discharged.
"During the crisis" the Times corre-
spondent continues, "the Portuguese at
Delagoa bay refused the Transvaal request
to loan them arms.
"Tbe trade at the port of Alonzo Marques
Is growing enormously"
A Cape Town dispatch to the Times says
the police there have received warrant
for the arrest and extradiIion of Charles
Leonard. It is reported that he has already
sailed for EnglaI d.
DURHAM, Natal, Jan. 24.-The English
troops who were members of DR.. Jame-
sons expedition have embarked for Eng
land on board the steamer Harlech Castle,
while the colonial troops who were taken
prisoners at the same time go on board the
Roslin Castle.
The herald., 1896-01-25

OAKLAND, Jan. 24.--T. j. Roberts, who
led the railroad employees in the great
strike, says the agents of the Southern Pa
cific are prosecuting him and that he is
unable to procure employment. Five
times he has been promised work, but in
each case he was told that he was not
wanted. Rcherts says he was born and
raised in Oakland. and will not give up the
fight for liyIng. He has been promised a
position on the Oakland fro department,
but says he has not much hope of getting
it, as his enemies have too much influence.
The herald., 1896-01-25
Work for Silver

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24.--At a meeting
today of the finance committee of the
silver party organized at yesterdays con-
ference, Gen. A. j. Warner was made
permanent chairman and L. M. Rumsey of
st. Louis member of the subcommittee
for the south. 1t was agreed to increase
the entire subcommittee to nine, two re-
manning members sfor the south to be
selected by the chairman of the finance
committee.
The herald., 1896-01-25
Votingin Kentucky

FRANKFORT, KY, Jan. 24.-Senator
Blackburn's election seems almost impos-
sible, as sound money Democrats have
declared they will not support Blackburn
on account of his free silver views. The
ballot today resulted as follows: Hunter,
81; Blackburn, So; McCreary, 4; Carlisle,
/; N. w. Reed, l; Buckner, 2; Wilson,
Hazelring, l. Burlington (Pop.) voted for
Blackburn and seems immovable.
The herald., 1896-01-25
Tammany'c New Leader

New YORK, Jan. 24.-J. C. Sheehan was
tonight elected chairman of the financial
committee of iammany hall for 1896.
The position naturally carries with it the
leadership of Tammany. County Clerk
Purroy, at a meeting of the committee of
organization, intimated IN guarded man.
ner that Richard Croker might ultimately
be invited to again lead the forces of Tam
many hall. No statements have been
given out as to just how this is to be
brought about.
The herald., 1896-01-25

STOCKTON, Jan. 24.-The chief of police
last night received telegram from the
meat inspector at San Francisco notifying
him to look out for shipment OF what was
called rotten hams, to be sold here. The
health officer was on hand when the meat
was taken from the steamer by a peddler
this morning. The owner of The hams, w.
H. Baldwin, said the meat was good and
the trouble was caused by rival dealer in
the metropolis. The hams were cut into
here and found to be in perfect condition.
The herald., 1896-01-25

STOCKTON, Jan. 24.-Stockton council
men are planning to appropriate the share
of money assessed against this city for
sending delegates to Washington to carry
out the desires of the recent river and har-
bor convention in looking after the river
and harbor bill.