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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-10-03
oRSovA tRoN GATE CANAL OPEN
Kings of Scrvia, ROumania aud
Francis Joseph Assisted.

Orsova, Sept. 27,-The hrgs of SerVia
and Roumania have arrived here to at
tend the ceremony on the opening of
the iron gate canal, and were warmly
greeted by Emperor Francis Joseph OF
Austria who arrived yesterday accom-
paniod by Count GICuchowski. The mem
bers of the Austro- Hungary cabinet and
representatives of Germany Great Brit
ain, Italy, France Russia and other
countries are also in attendance.
The emperor Of Austria the king Of
Seryia and the king Of Roumania en-
harkcd on board steamer at $3.50 this
morning. The vessel was towed from
the quay down the river amid the con-
tinuous firing of salutes and the cheers
of the thousands of people standing upon
the banks of the river, which were lined
with troops. At the entrance of the iron
gate canal, about four miles from the
city, the tug cast off its line and the
steamer upon which were the monarchs
snapped the flower-laden cord across the
mouth Of the canal, thus formally open
ing the work.
Ovations by the multitude were "e-
newcd as the imperial party returned to
the station. The soVareIgns then pro-
cecded TO Keerkulsbad, where there was
a banquet in the cusalou after which
the royalties bade each other farewell
and departed.
The towns were brilliantly Illuminated
at night.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-10-03
COULD NOT HOLD THE CONVENTION
Middle of the Readers Had "a Hard
Time at Lincoln.

Omaha Sept pa special to the Bas
from Lincoln says:
only c. NJ Clark of Lincoln and Dr.
Bryant of Norfolk were at No TIA .
street at y. IN. today for the purpose
of holding u middle of the road" popu
list state convention pursuant to a call
published last week. The hall was I'm
media tely taken possession of by a hun
dred free silver democrats and popu-
lists. and all attempts 10 conduct ,he
business Of the convention were futile.
Clark said that so long "a the straight
Bryan and Watson electors and candI-
dates for state offices would have TO
go on the ticket by petition anyway, It
would be as well to draw up the plat
form and name the candidates ut con
ference to be held later.
Mr.. GoddeI seized the gavel and AS
sumed the chairmanship Of the con
Vention. He called on Clark for an OK
p,anation Of his position. ana ne was
told that he. Clark was in this move.
ment for the purpose OF securing the
populist party Of Nebraska from the
clutches # democracy He said an at
tempt was beng made TO sell out the
populIsts and he stood against tt. lie
denounced the fusion by which Watson
was 10 be betrayed into the hands Of
democracy by Senator Allen and GOV
crnOr IlOlcOmb.
In the course OF quite a lengthy speech,
j. G. Mclncrney said that Eli Dech and
Paul Nudoryoort were the iustigalors
Of this movement and chat they were al
most alone in wanting 10 put another
populst ticket I'm the field.
"Vandervoort" he said lis the worst
political BLACKBOARD i'm Nebraska poll
ties" and the sentiment was loudly APP
plaudcd.
The convention passed resolution en-
dorsing the fusion Of state and national
ticket and adjourned.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-10-03
STILL ANOTHER scmoo. BURNED
Mount HoIyoke College Loses over
&15O.OOO.

South Hadley. Mass, Sept. 27-Mt. Hol-
yoke college. for the higher education Of
women. received a severe blow this after
noon In the burning Of the main building
With a probable loss OF over $3.50 900. The
buildings have cost over 5000 600 and could
be replaced today for less than that. For
tInately none Of the 400 students or FAC
ulty were injured. The fire was first DIS
covered In the laundry in the gymnasium
wing about 4:30 o'clock. The college ire
APPARATUS was pat to work, but It was
soon seen that 1t was unable TO control
the fire and help was sent for. The fire
apparatus was asked for from South
Hadley, and a steamer and hose wagons
were sent. but arrived TOO late TO be eff
feCtivc.
About O'Clock the walls began TO top
pie over and an hour later all that re-
mained Of the structure was a mass Of
wall sections looming uP through the
smoke The library building. adjoining
the main structure on the north, and con-
tanning $1,000 volumes. was saved, The
burned building was In the form If a
quadrangle all OF brick. Facing the
street was a four-story structure about
1870 feet frontage. In the basement was
the large dining room. Extending to the
eastward from the buildings we're two
wings. about $50 feet deep and four
stories nigh.
It Is supposed the fire originated In the
laundry from an overheated steam pipe
The building and its contents were in
sured for $4,000 A L. Willston Of
Northampton treasurer OF the institu-
ton, says that steps will be taken toward
rebuilding.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-10-03

Ten Thousand Were Witnesses at
Trenton,

trenton, N j., Sept. 2S.-The National
ticult meet Of the l.. A. w. opened at
the Interstate fair at this place today
anu over 10000 people were present, the
largest attendance In the history Of the
lar. John s. Johnson, paced by two
4uaus and triplet. beat all previous pub
nv records for one mile, crossing the tape
, ~ - fiat, the best previous time being
go made by Tyler at Waltham
MASS, in 1896.
Jimmy Michael, the Welshman, paced
~ TWO Quads and trlplet, covered Ave
nlieS In 9;5l AS, the fastest time ever
aue on any track. The pest records ever
tn aaue on trotting track, such as the one
WUaay, was by Michael. four days ago at
1910 is
,o n the third heat OF the two-mile pro-
hesslonal Otto Ziegler the Californian.
broke his arm.
s,a no races Of the day were the profess
ca ural events, in which first honors were
caa. iieu on by Arthur Gardiner OF Chi
N@ eso, and Tom Cooper.
i, vie open, Observation-Disclosures Gard
c. OF Chicago won, Tom Butler of
az "t an bridgeport, Mass, second, Tom Coop
nj VI Detroit third; time, 2:14 3-5.
CnMo-mile handicap. professional-Tom
ppppooper (scratch) won, j. r. Starbuck of
Ionniiddelphia go yards) second j. 3. Bow
4tIsot Chicago GAO YARDS third; time,
4t4
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-10-03
strike or KNIGHTS or THE kp,
Pacific Telegraph Opera
TORS Quit Work.

Montreal, can. Sept. pa strike OF the
telegraph operators and train dtspatchers
on the Canadian Pacific railroad was or
dered for o'clock tonight. Just how
many men Went out can not be ascer-
tanned
Assistant General Manager Thomas TAFT
III an interview this eVeuig said. "A com
mittec claiming TO represent the tele-
gIaph operators sought an interview with
the executive officers at Montreal today
for the purpose Of discussing some al
legged grievances. They and the tee-
graph operators. whom they claim to rep
resent. have declined to inform the OFF,
GERS Of the divisions ON which they IRE
employed Of these alleged grievances as
they are required to do. This appears 70
be the sole and only reason for the strike
which has been ordered. When the strike
was ordered AT = O'Clock, one operator at
the Windsor street station in Montreal
walked out and | am informed that two
or three train dispatchers and few OPP
orators al stations of lessor Importance
did likewise
Assistant Chief Pierson, OF the telogra-
piers union. states that over SEQ ,raln
dispatchcrs and operators have stopped
work
strike al Toronto,
Toronto. ont. Sept. 2S.-Hhe strike or
The telegraphers on the Canadian Pacific
railroad ordered from Montreal Affects
Toronto very little. The men here say
they have some grievances. such as IN
derpay and having 70 do work other than
telegraphing. hut think their differences
with the company can be adjusted with
out a strike.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-10-03
THE SPOKANE & SEATTLE
LAKE SHORE ROAD
CHOOSES NEW DIRECTORS.
Preliminary steps May he Taken
for Consolidation With thc
Central Nnshingt0n.


- ~
lhs Oh the SiocAno'ders OF the 9cdlIe
international and the Spokane X Seattle
railroads, comprising what was formerly
known "A the Seattle. Lake Shore & East
ern railway. in the office of Struve, Allen
hughes &, McAficken in this city today
the following were chosen members Of the
board Of directors: Messrs Morton ). Pa
ton. James y. Smith. Moore and Moffot
of New York and General John H. Bry-
ant and Judge H. G. strive Of Seattle.
Next month at y meeting of the direc-
torate I'm Now york for which city Cen
ar.l Rrvant leaves i'm - few DAVIS. the I'll
Gers Of tha company VIII be elected. Con
eral Rrvant who il president Of both
roads. said that beyond discussion as 10
a scheme for floating the indebtedness OF
Tho nronertias nothlnp else which would
le Of interest 70 tho DubIic could I've
.-i,.an ,ut He intirn3red however. tnat
,.a,,tain irnnroyarnenta Of inheritance 10
esnol,ana ana asnncial}y 10 central Wash
i6otou in connection Win the Spokane 4
9aoti1a railroad vould 10 considered ut
fba Nv. york meeting
General Bryant's reference TO certain
improvements OF Importance to Spokane
and esnecialK to central Washington. p"
* understood here TO apply to pretty
weIl-dafned movement looking to the con-
coIido+iop Of tba Central XVashlnvtOn
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-10-03
WAS KILLED BY A BOY OF SEVEN
CbIIdrenk' Quarrel Hns IA Fatal END
ing.

Wooster, Ohio. Sept. 27.-Thomas Kidd
aged H. the son of w, *. Kidd of Cleve-
land, was murdered today at Dalton,
near here. by Carl McIihaney, aged 7.
The Kidd boy, who was q cripple,
visiting the McIIhaney home The boys
were left at home together and quarrel
ed. Young Kidd struck Carl with his
crutch. The latter went into an adjoin-
Ing room. procured his fathers gun, ana
blew off the top OF Kids head. The
young murderer admitted the killing.
and is under arrest
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-10-03
EGYPT's RULER TRAVELS INcoG
X hediVa
IN Now SchenfnE In
France.

London. Sept. 27--The Times Cairo
correspondent believes there is some truth
In a native report that the khedive is
now making tour of Europe incognito.
and that he has taken with him
scheme for Egyptian independence, draft
ed by prominent native officials.
This anti-British intrigue" the Times
correspondent continues Seems the
more likely since the khedive, While pro
Tossing that the journey Is nOn-political,
has had an interview with NJ. HonatuaX,
the French minister Of foreign affairs"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-10-03

Paris, Sept. 27--As a result Of the gales
on the French coast the steamer Mag
dalene foundered near Bayonne and the
crew we're drowned. The Breton coast
men have suffered severely as result OF
the gales. -Four yachts were driven from
their moorinGs al Morgetam and have
diaaApeared.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-10-03
Dun,s Head Man Dead.

New York, Sept. 2S.-Arthur }. King
executive head of the firm of r. G. Dua
& Company, died today at his home IN
Bloomfield, N j., aged 70 years. He mad
been connected with the firm OF K q.
Dun & Company for As years
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-10-03

Merrimac, Mass, Sept. Y.-The Little
and Postohice blocks were destroyed by
fire today The fire probably caught from
a cigar stump. Loss, $3.50 900. The insur-
ance on the blocks was $4,000. During tha
are two fremen were slightly injured.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-10-03
PICKET FIRES ON THE hILiTIA
Ed. Royce Advises the Miners 4
HOLD Out.

Eh
Hold Out.
Leadville. Colo, Sept 2S.-As a scout
ing party Of mounted militia was APP
preaching the Emmett mine this after
noon Sergeant Hamilton Of Company q.
Cripple Creek, riding ahead was ordered
to halt by a picket He did not obey
quickly and the picket fired ball In
dieting a serious wound, which neces
STATED amputation of the left leg.
Leadville, Colo, Sept. 8.-The Scandi-
nayian section of the Miners Union held
a meeting this evening, which was ad-
dressed by Colonel Hogle of the militia
and others, who counselled peace aud
order
President Ed Boyce OF the Western
Federation OF Miners then spoke, coun-
selling the miners to stand firm as the
strike must win. He bitterly denounced
the citizens for organizing militia com
panies, saying they We're acting as tools
of the mine managers, and terming them
'Iickspittles." He said the federation
would stand by the strikers. and Keep
them and their families from suffering,
and told them not to speak to the mil
itia unless they had to, but not to an
tagonize them. He advised the strikers
to go home early and stay there.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-10-03

Hamburg, sept 2S.-About 30 dock Ia
borers working I'm the grain ships struck
today demanding 50 matead Of As pf4e.
per ton for unloading
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-10
MAY ADJOURN TONIGHT
That Is the Expectation at the Capitol
This Afternoon.
Pushing business in Both Houses
Chairman DinGlcy's View
OF the Situation.

AS The Star goes to press the probabili-
ties are that Congress will adjourn before
morning. though IL is possible that adj
journment may be postponed until tomor-
row. At o'clock all that rem aimed in the
way of adjournment we're the sundry civil
bill and the District appropriation BILL on
which the conferees were har1 at work 1t
Is generally accepted that the sGndry civil
bill mainly blocked the way to the dissolu-
ton of Congress, as the controversy over
the public building items contained in that
bill was by far the most severe of all the
pending differences between the houses.
There was a feeling, however. that ulti-
mately the House would receie from its
disagreement to the Senate amendments,
and that late this afternoon Il final report
might be made from the conferees on this
Dill, thus clearing the way for an ADJOURN
ment few hours LATER
AS The Star goes to press the prospects
are that an agreement will be reached on
the District bill within two or three hours
and that work will be begun Immediately
on the final conference on the sundry civil
bill. and that If these agreements are salts
factory to the houses Congress will be in
position to adjourn some time tonight.
Il think we will adjourn this afternoon
or tonight" said Mr.. Dingley at go o'clock
this afternoon to Star reporter. "Of
course, that will depend a good deal on the
President signing the bills which have
been sent to him. 1t sometimes occurs that
a President objects to rush late in the
afternoon. All the Indications. however,
are that we will get through, but do not
know by what time"
The general impression on the House eide
is that an adjournment Will be reached by
q or O'Clock this evening. and in accord
ahce with that impression many of the
members are already bidding each other
goodbye. The employees of the House are
all rejoiced at the idea that they are so
nearly through their work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-10
Washington stock Exchange.

Sales-regIlar call-12 O'Clock m.-Linron Ma
/ [. 5 Electric Light, At 10 IIesapeake ana
Potomac Telephone, 10 at 90; 10 at 90; ) al COZ:
Government Bords.-U. 5. Is. registered. I07T
bid, l0sl, asked q; s; IS, coupon, 10all hid q.
District of Columbia Bonds ~ yeir f4ni Js. 100
bid 3o-year fund 6s. gold. lilo bid, 365s. funding.
Miscellaneous Bonds Metropolitan Railroad IS,
ISSs4 bid Metropolitan Railroad COW: IS. 122 I'D.
lexington Railroad IS, IS bid 100 asked. CoInm
| bia Railroad Us. 1924 bid il39i asked. Washing
ton Gas comPIny Gs. series g. liz bid. ws sshn
ton Gas Company cow is, 100 bid. Chesapeake
curity and Trust IS, F. and A.. 100 bid, IOI asked
American Security and Trust IS, A. and %. 100
Us. lG9 bid. Washington Market Company imp.
Is: 100 bid; Washington Market Company ext. Is.
Washington Light Infantry LIST Is, ~ bid.
2ss hid 800 asked Central ~ hid men.
and Mechanics. $50 bid 1872 asked. second. IS5
tai. 116 bid. West End, l07ls hid. ITO asked
Trader s 80 hid Io4 ask,d Lincoln, 1861 bid.
safe Deposit ard Trust Companies tlonal safe
Deposit and dir Trust NJ bid 80 asked washinson
curity and Trust. 141 bid, l6 AK d.
Railroad Stocks.-Capitai Traction Company ~
asked. tolumbia. 80 bid Belt. r. asE'd. EI
ingt"n. 70 bid. Georgetown and Tenuallytovn.
Gas and Electric I4gh; Stocks. Washington Gas.
~ bid. II asked. Georgetown Gas, 40 bid, %
asked. L. :. Electric Light, l23i2 asked.
Insurance Storks.-FrC meP's. % bid FrankIIa
b bid: 20 asked. Metropolitan. 40 hid. Cor.,oran
- bid Potomac. 90 hid Arlington 1870 MD
Term American. 100 bid, National Union. 10
bid - asked. Columbia. II bid II asked. Riggs,
~ bid Peoples. 5l2 bid. asked Lincoln "
bid, Sl2 asked. Commercial. ~. hid
Title Insurance Stocks. Real Estate Title. 1O3
bid. 10 asked. Columbia Title, 80 bid G asked
IL asked.
Te!'phunc StockS.-Pennsylvania, 3S hid.5O asked.
Chesapeake and Potomac. co hid. American tiraph-
"ihonr. S1i bid. 80 asked American GiraphoIhnne
preferred, 10 lid, II asked Pneumatic, Gun Car
ragr. 20 hid. ~ asked.
Msc-llan ous Stocks. - Msrscnthaler Linotype.
l24is bid. la6 asked. Isinstoh MonOtypr, ~ hid
81 asked. Washington Market, L. bid Great
Falls lee, I2o bid, 1870 asked Lincoln Hall. 30
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-10
CELEBRATING THE FOURTH.
Oblfque Effect of Restraining tn,
Small Boys PrOpensitics.

AT meeting Of the Commissioners this
afternoon the subject of allowing the
youngsters Of the city to celebrate the
Fourth of July came up for discussion.
Ever since Major Moore has been at the
head of the police force the patriotism of
the young American in Washington has
not been interefered with. Every year,
however. it is customary for Major Moore
to confer with the Commissioners about
the matter
This year he thought the old ARRANGEMENT
was good enough and promptly told the
Commissioners so. There is some diff
ference of opinion. however, in the matter
and d proposition is under consideration TO
confine the boys to the vacant lots about
the city. 1t was first thought advisable to
allow Them to use the White Lot, but IN
view of the fact that the Daughters of the
Revolution had certain exercises there that
day, and the further fact that the other
place usually set aside for the children was
being beautified by the planting of flowers
for the Chi 'stian Endeavor meeting it
was decided not to use the White Lot
There was che year. the one just before
Maj. Moore took charge of the police force.
that the Commissioners issued a proclama-
ton announcing the strict enforcement of
the law. That day there were fourteen
fires, which originated in the back yards
and woodsheds, where the children shot off
the fire works
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-10
FINANCE AND TRADE
Speculation Regarding the St. Louis
Platform.
RUMORED CUBAN War MESSAGE
Disquieting Rumors Caused the
List to Decline.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS


Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star
NEW YORK, June 10.-Speculative apathy
gave way TO a period of violent liquidation
this morning, values receding easily under
a liberal pressure of long stock. Accounts
but inadvertently margined since the Deem
Der panic were closed out in anticipation of
the adoption of an elastic currency plat
form at St. Louis. Elasticity in the finan-
cial world will he construed as an indorse-
ment of silver. The days decline would
have been confined within narrow limits,
however, had not the Cuban war scare
been revived during the period of the least
support. A report came from Washington
that the President was about to send
message to Congress relative TO Cuba. The
International list broke sharply for declines
varying from TO 2la per cent.
ST. Paul and Nashville were especially
prominent in the latter movement The
weakness i'm this department extended to
all classess of securities within a remark
ably short time, and declines aVeraCIng
about per cent were everywhere recorded.
A denial OF the Cuban reports was proInpt-
ly sent out by houses with Washington
connections, but had no Immediate infiu-
ence on prices. Subsequently more rational
radlng was restored, and moderate re
covery ensued.
The return of Mr.. Morgan from Europe is
relied upon TO promote interest in the
stock market, but his attitude toward the
present political outlook was not favorably
construed In its application to European
holders or our securities. If q sound money
platform is adopted, however Il Is reason
ably certain that many important foreign
contracts Will be entered into to the mutual
prott OF local and foreign investors
Tie sacrifice of weak holders, to which
attention was almost exclusively devoted
during the period Immediately following
the noon hour. should prove beneficial to
the main situation. The recent protra cted
season of inactivity has encouraged a spirit
OF pessimism not wholly warranted by
1acts- The nervousness of small holders
ainno st invariably invites an attack sim
mar to the one witnessed today but the
speculative atmosphere is the clearer for
1t in the long run.
The present level of values will AFFORD an
excellent opportunity for creditable
movement indorsir the adoption of a wise
money plank. Should this plank be omit
ted In the presidential platform the de-
cliEe in values incident thereto will be less
severe now that those best able TO stand
the strain are in possession of the bulk of
the securities.
Surprises have been provided for and a
period Of waiting alone remains The en-
gagement Of only s10n.eo0 gold for EXPORT
and satisfactory cotton report were two
favorable developments which were en-
tlrely neglected as factors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-10
NATIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING.
Adjournment After Short Sessto.
With Mckinley In Central

Adjournment After Short Sessfnu
With Mckinley in Control,
Special From Staff Correspondent.
ST. LOUIS. Mo-, June 1O.-The nationa,
committee. which met at II O'Clock. de-
clded without division 10 hear the con-
tested cases before the whole commjt;ao
giving thirty minutes to each case. TN
then adjourned until O'Clock. This sbous
that Mckinley has control of the national
committee.
me Mckinley men talk of pushing tbeir
victory at this afternoons session of tho
committee by forcing the nomination Of
temporary officers OF the convention. Tbe,,
nope to select Mr.. Fairbanks for the tom
iorary chairman, there has also been :.
move among some of the national con,n,,t
teemen TO get the committee tn indnr.o
some sort of a financial plank %
Several members have what they COLL
suggestions to this effect r. C. Kerans
mas typewriter plan already. His idea
ls similar to the Indiana plank. If 10
thought, however, that the COMMITTEES will
not seriously consider any such attemnt
to forestall the committee on resolutions
The silver men are talking since the ad-
journment of the national committee of
giving out talk" on their views this
afternoon, but as Mr.. Teller and the real
silver men are not here yet the statement
will be only seml-ofiic.a