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The herald., 1896-08-09
BOWMAN is WILLING
lie Dsines His Position p RsSsssvse "a SS.ndl-

1u.u. ..' rostsom 1,ui..u. 81 S6nVenfius.s sno'-
Editor Herald: AS our district conven-
ton at San Luis approaches and devel-
opments come to light, feel compelled,
in justice to myself and friends to break
my accustomed silence on the subject
of the congressional nomination.
Ny deep repugEance to the office seek
ing corruption of our times has probably
led me into faulty extreme of silence
and negation, giving my friends and the
public an idea Of Indifference on my part
to the vital interests involved in public
office. If this impression exists desire
to correct it. am deeply sensible both
to the responsibility and the honor of
such public services. But my strong con-
viction that office seeking is one of the
most fruitful sources of our political de-
generacy.scoupied with my faith In the
purpose of the Peoples party to purge
our country of this foul stain, has made
me extremely sensitive on the subject
of my own personal relation to these
matters--probably leading, as l have
said. to a misundeI standing of my real
sentiments.
l therefore think 1t my duty and my
right to say to the public that, while l
am not to be understood as "announc-
ing myself as a. candidate for congress,
thing which | spurn as utterly incom-
patible with true democracy, and our
fundamental principles, still. II my past
services in the cause of the Peoples par
ty. my canvass for congress two years
ago. and my general standing before the
public, have laid any just or logical
foundation for my denomination. | am
ready for the fray-the same kind of
Populst ] was then, and with the same
willingness as then to carry our noble
banner either to victory or Gf the voters
make that choice to defeat. Otherwise
place our standard in the hands of a
more availab man, and if ne is true
Populist who can be trusted in congress
as we'll as in California, count me
among his most hearty supporters.
Respectfully, w. c. BOWMAN,
Los Angeles, Aug. S, 1896.
The herald., 1896-08-09
Al Fresco Dinner

Mrs. Eugene Mclaughlin and the
Misses Denker entertained last Tues
day with very delightful affair at their
ranch home. The guests We're met t
the depot by tallyho. which conveyed
them to the hospitable home, where a
tempting dinner was served al fresco.
The decorations were in yellow and ar
ranged with consummate grace and
skill. Those present besides the host
esses were the Misses Louise Denker,
Bertha Ducommun, Pauline La Franchi
of San Francisco, Helen Roth and Ber-
tha Lucille Roth.
The herald., 1896-08-09
A Iuncheon

Mrs. J. E. Murray entertained very de-
lightfully Tuesday at her cosy home on
Ingraham street in honor of her guest,
Mrs. Josie A. Melville. and Mrs Louise
NJ. Fowler of Redlands
The table decorations. which were of
pink were very artistically arranged. In
the center was mass OF maiden hair
ferns, and at each side in cut glass vases
were filled with Duchess de Brabant
roses. After luncheon Mrs Melville
who is noted pianist, played charming
ly for the guests. Those present were:
Mines. Melville. Fowler. c. D. Howry,
Mrs. William Stewart. Mrs. Warren S.
Young. Mrs. G. NJ. Smith and Mrs.
j. L, Young
The herald., 1896-08-09
Golden Wedding

very happy event occurred last
Wednesday evening at the cosy home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Abel Hoffman, in Toluca,
their fiftieth wedding anniversary falling
on that day. Friends and neighbors to
the number of fifty or more recognized
the event by giving them genuine sur
prise. Stirring music by the Toluca
band was the first intimation of any
thing unusual going on, and after sew.
eral selections the guests. who were
waiting outside came forward with
much good cheer and an abundance of
refreshments. Music, recitations and
happy greetings helped to pass pleas
ant evening. Mr. and Mrs. HOFFMAN
We're the recipients of several handsome
presents.
The guests departed. wishing the hap
~ couple many wedding anniversaries.
The herald., 1896-08-09

issued circular to its employees an
nouncing' large reduction in their
wages and declaring that the con-
tinuance of the reduction will depend
largely on the result of the election. This
sort of coercion and intimidation, an old
trick on the part OF the Republican lead
ers, may be expected, but that the
workingman will not succumb to it, and
allow his vote to be thus surreptitiously
purchased, is certain.
The herald., 1896-08-09
A Surprise PARTY

Mrs. NJ. NJ. Walters of 1926 East Fifth
Rsdondon, w has. .recentt.as r6een so1ourn-
ing for two weeks, was surprised by a
party of friends on Wednesday evening
Prof. Mccoy favored the company with
some fine selections on the piano. Re-
freshments were served and a very
pleasant evening was the result The in
vited guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Shields
Mines. Humphrey, Ingaldsby, Martin,
Senour. Miss Porter. and the Misses
Maggie, Lille and Daisy Hopkins
Messrs. Jerome Seymour. B. B. Buxby,
G. ". Vasby, H. NJ. Buckley and Prof
Mccoy.
The herald., 1896-08-09
SUNDAY. AUGUST o, 1906.

Tomorrow will be the last day on
which it is possible to register. 1t Is the
eleventh hour. 1t Is not yet too late to
assert your citizenship. If you neglect
the opportunity tomorrow, If your
name is not already on the Great Regis
Ter. YOU will have no vote in the coming
election, you throw away your priVll-
eyes of citizenship and can have 10
voice in the affairs of the country.
The herald., 1896-08-09

knowledge is Irritating enough. but.
when based on such sand as the above,
totters to a clownish fall. Such rot"
cannot endure the light Of truth. In the
'alembic light of reason" It melts away
with a disagreeable odor Of decomposi-
tion. suggestive of the mental organs Of
the authors
The herald., 1896-08-09
Informal EYeninG

Mrs. W. r. Blackman was at home in
formally to a number of her friends
Friday evening to meet Rev. William
Day, son of Rev. w. f. Day hf this
city. The rooms We're prettily decorat-
ed for the occasion and delightful music
with other pleasures was provided.
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
t. Z. Rowan, jr., Mr.. and Mrs. W. f.
Day. Mrs Fraser, Misses Edith Murphy,
Edna Murphy. Josie Williams, Bixby,
BlackInan, Messrs. II. S. Williams, Male
colin Fraser, and LleWellyn BiXby.
The herald., 1896-08-09

Ii Hung Chang's visit to the United
Gtates is to be of the briefest character.
He will dispose of New York in a couple
of days. grant Philadelphia only few
hours. and spend the inside Of week
in Washington. He will leave the coun-
try without seeing Chicago.
The herald., 1896-08-09

The prophetic instinct that prompts
Republican newspapers to prattle about
Bryan and riots should be restrained.
Reminiscent facts concerning "Mc-
Kinley and riots comprise an obvious
retort. During the majors second term
as governor of Ohio there was more riot
ing and ordering out of troops than at
any other period in the history Of the
The herald., 1896-08-09
Ilkrd Modern MafIlnds

I'VE tried to determine by ballot who
was the most popular girl at the hotel.
Each kiss was to count as a vote. YOU
know"
How did it work?"
Not at all. The girls ran in repeat
ers ''-Truth
The herald., 1896-08-09

The Republican organs that are show
ing such Jealous officiousness in advo-
eating the nomination of ticket for the
bolting Democrats, will, as soon as it is
established. if it ever is, be the first to
pick 1t to pieces.
The herald., 1896-08-09
That MYTHICAL Four.Dit Dollar

Does any one believe that If the gold
bugs thought they could pay their labor in
~50-cent dollars" after the election they
Wouldn't be falling over one another to get
the chance? The "50-cent dollar" is a finan-
cal and political scarecrow.-Stockton
Mail
The herald., 1896-08-09

Mr.. Bryan's eastward tour to receive
the formal notification Of his nomina
tion on Wednesday next, is already of a
triumphal nature, but it is nothing in
comparison to the enthusiasm that will
greet him on what may be his next trip
east-to the White House.
The herald., 1896-08-09

The pulpit in the east has already
been mistaken for the platform. Min
listers should know that the gospel is
good enough both for the congregation
and the preacher. People will fight shy
of church If there is a danger of the
financial question being discussed
therein. Six days week is enough even
for that,
The herald., 1896-08-09

Both Mr. Hanna and Col. Otis will
have some difficulty during the cam
paign in explaining to the working
men why they have always fought
them SO bitterly.
The herald., 1896-08-09

The St Louis Republic is authority for
the announcement that the Republican
managers intend TO raise 500 600, 600 and
buy McKinley's election" The circular
of the monetary trust published in The
Herald a few days ago is another indi-
cation of d campaign of corruption.
Very few voters however will be cap
tured by dollars this year. Even on the
basest consideration men viii not sacri-
flee the chances of future prosperity in
exchange for an immediate bribe.
The herald., 1896-08-09

Mr.. Hanna has admitted to a New
York reporter that he is not infallible.
The herald., 1896-08-09
The Hanna Motto

"Put none but fat purses on guard"
seems to be Hanna's motto in making up
his list Of fat fryer2.-Boston Globs.
The herald., 1896-08-09

In much Of the Sound" money didac-
tics there is little more than noise.
The herald., 1896-08-09

Those "object lessons instituted by
Mr.. Hanna, are being copied widely.
The G. H. Hammond company of Ham
mond, Ind, an English concern employ
ing about 1900 men in the business of
ABessing beef and making butterine, has
The herald., 1896-08-09

The New York World, which is siren
uously opposing Bryan in its editorial
columns, but is printing the news all the
same. is apparently not securing many
converts to its views according to the
Letters from the People" that appear
in its columns. In the last issue TO
hand, of eight letters published. seven
are in favor OF the free coinage Of silver.
These seven are sufficiently representa-
tive, coming as the,' do from the states
Of Texas Minnesota. Virginia, Penrsyl-
vania, Alabama. Ohio and Nebraska.
The herald., 1896-08-09
WILLIAM S. CREIGHTON
Editor-in-Chie

THE HERALD owns full Associated
Press franchise and publishes the complete
telegraphic news report received daily by
special leased wire.
The herald., 1896-08-09

The Herald Publishing company hereby
offers a reward of ten (S1) dollars for the
arrest and conviction of anyone found
stealing copy or copies of THE HERALD
from wherever the same may have been
placed by carrier for delivery TO patrons
The herald., 1896-08-09

EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT: 221 East
Fourth street. Telephone 1885,
BUSINESS OFFICE: Bradbury Building,
222 West Third street. Telephone 247.
The herald., 1896-08-09

AS lOnC as tfle Sill
Yer mine owners can
take SO cents worth
of silver bullion to "a
mint ana receive
back for it a coined
dollar which they
can pay out at the
full value of a dol
lar. they are max ng,
say. 47 cents profit on
every % cents worth
of bullion. over and
above the profit they
would have made in
mining the bullion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-12
FOUND DEAD IN HIS ROOM
John B. Warren, for Thirty Years in Uncle
Sans Service.

Ihere may be fortune here for some
body, Tor John B. Warren, the amount of
whose wealth. is not known, was found dead
IN bed this morning. The police may ad-
minister on his estate, and then his rela-
yves may appear and put in claim. War
ren was an Irishman and had recently re-
turned from trip to his native country.
lie had served his thirty years in Uncle
SANS army, and had been retired as a SER
seant. More than year ago he went to
the motel of Peter b. Gloss No 922 Penn
syNanla avenue, and engaged board,
FROM where he came he never told, except
10 say ne nad soldiered in the west. Accord
ing 10 MS many statements, he had neither
ltia.i.es 10 les nor friends, although he had plenty
oi money and frequently received large
sums from across the ocean. 1t is known
mat ne had $4,000 at one time. AT the
tilne ne made his last visit to Ireland about
Gloss $1,000 in cash. This money was mt
IN the safe and was returned to him UPON
ms return trip. Mr. Gloss was q soldier
himself ana he always looked out for War
TeH interests as well as he could Singu:
iarly enough, although Warren got bis
niohey y from ireland in large sums, he never
received letter through the mail. nor did
anybody ever call to see him.
Reported That He Was Robbed.
some little time after he returned from
ireland he reported to tho police that he
had been robbed Of $780, but as he was
always drunk the truth of the report was
doubted. During this investigation the Of
ncers learned OF the large amounts of mon
ey he had had, but still they could not be-
leve the story of the robbery.
Inc morning after the report was made
warren, who had not been in the habit of
receiving any mail, made anxious inquiries
for letter, and finally the letter that he
ionsed for came. In it were two $500 bills.
what has become of the large amounts of
money he had the police have not yet
ascertained. They found that he had 500
in the Traders National Bank.
Undertaken Harvey took charge Of the
body. The police are satisfied that the hot
weather and whisky caused his death. His
body was found lying On the floor, face
downward. and he had not removed his
clothing. An effort is now being made to
ascertain something Of his identity. Cor
oner Hammett has been notified and will
give certificate of death when he investi-
gates the case
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-12
YACHTING on THE LAKES,
second Day of the International Re.
gattR at Cleveland.

gNttN at Cleveland.
| CLEVELAND, Ohio. August 12-The sec
| ond day of the international yacht races
off this port dawned clear and pleasant A
light northwest four-mile- hour breeze
| prevailed during the early morning hours
when the yachts were tacking back and
forth in The vicinity of the starting point.
Weather sharps predicted that a rafting
| north or northwesterly gale would spring
up before the day ended.
1t was decided to have three races today.
| These will be for 46-footers, 4O-footers and
25-footers
Most interest surrounds the race of the
46-footers, for in this the Canadian defend
er Canada will start. The Canadians are
very much in evidence, and 1t will be hard
for any American boat to win in either the
46 or 40-foot classes.
The entries in full for today were as fol-
lows:
-six-footers-Czarina, Toledo Yacht
Club; Canada, Royal Canadian Yacht Club,
| Toronto; Zelma, Royal Hamilton Yacht
Club, Hamilton; Surprise, Detroit Yacht
Club Detroit.
Forty y-footers-Diana HamiltonYa acht Club;
Viva, Royal Canadian Yacht Club, Toron-
to; Puritana, Toledo Yacht Club; Sultana,
Toledo Yacht Club.
Twenty five-footers-Volant, Toledo Yacht
Club; Sprite Toledo Yacht Club: Sibyl, Buff
fflo Yacht Club: Whim. Cleveland Yacht
IluD, IOieuO dCHl SluDs lest, Sd1l-
dusky Yacht Club.
The starting signal was given at 10:1i and
the last yacht passed over the line at 10:21
am.
Just before the start the judges decided
that only one of the classes postponed yes
terday should be started today. That was
the tT Tenty-five-foot class, making five-mile
legs. The other classes to race today were
the forty-siX and forty-foCt class.
The wind freshened to ten miles an hour
shortly after the start.
Three and one-half miles from the start
the Puritana of the forty-foot class carried
away her toprhaSt and was out of the race.
The Zelma at that time led the forty-six-
foot class Sybil was still pointing the way
for the little fellows, with Test second
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yALOR RECOGNIZED.
Token of Estcem for a British
Captain, Who saved American Sail

n Token OF Estcem for a British Sen
Captain, Who Saved American Suflors
MANCHESTER. Eng, August 12-In the
town hall here today the lord mayor pre-
sented Capt Nieholl, formerly in command
or the British steamer Scottish Prince, a
vase forwared here through the United
States consul by President Cleveland y
behalf OF the government Of the United
States, as recognition OF the rescue of the
crew or the American schooner Elisha
Gibbs of New Bedford. Mass. on March O
last. while the Scottish Prince was on a
voyage from New Orleans to Genoa.
The Elisha Gibbs left Newport News on
March l with cargo of GOAL for New Bed
ford, Mass She was manned by the CAP
tain and seven men. When of Absecom
the schooner was stripped of her canvas
by gale Of wind. her boats were swept
away. she became unmanageable, and was
Obliged 10 run before the gale. leaking
badly The Scottish Prince hove in sight
when the schooner had but few hours to
iioat, and. being asked for assistance, the
steamer responded promptly and lowered a
boat, which with great difficulty hauled
Tour men OF the Elisha Gibbs on board with
HE lines When but short distance from
the Scottish Prince, on the return trim for
the remainder OF the crew. the life boat
was caDsized. but another boat was ouickIv
lowered. and the half drowned men were
picked up Later the second boat rescued
the remainder of the crew of the Ei,sha
Gibos: and they were eventually landed al
St Ntchaels, where they Embarked on
board the British steamer kinsswell. hound
Tor New York. ard reached that mort
April IA. wv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-12
NEW auARTERMAsrER GENERAL
May Not he Selected for Several
Weeks Yet.

May Not he Selected for Several
Weeks Yet.
Just before leaving Washington last
Saturday Secretary Lamont said that the
vacancy In the Office of quartermaster gen.
eral. caused by the retirement Of Brig
Gen. Batchelder last month, would not be
filled for two or three weeks, and the i'm
preston prevails that the matter will be
made the subject of a personal conference
between the President and the Secretary
of War. The latter was with his family at
Seabright, N. j., at last accounts. 1t is ex-
pected that he Will make a visit to the
President at Gray Gables this week for the
purpose OF securing executive action upon
certain pending important military ques-
TORS. the most pressing Of which Is proba-
bly, the qurrtermaster generalship.
BY general consent this appointment will
go to one of the five ranking officers of the
quartermaster generals department. OF
the most prominent candidates Col. Chas.
G. Sawtelle, stationed at Chicago, Is the
ranking officer.
He is native Of Maine, from which
state he entered West Point in 1850
Graduating four years later, he entered the
infantry, and at the outbreak of the civil
war was appointed to the quartermaster' s
department. He served with the volun-
teers and was brevetted up to the rank Of
brigadier general for faithful and meri-
terious services. He was senior in rank to
Quartcrmaster general, but junior in years,
as he will not retire for age until May,
1898. Next to lin in rank comes Col. Mar
shall ]. Ludil3ton Of Pennsylvania, who
entered the volunteer service as a captain
In the quartermaster' department. in 1852
and after the war was transferred to the
regular army. He was brevetted to the
lank of brigadier general Of volunteers and
to lieutenant colonel in the regular army
Tor faithful and meritorious services. He
does not retire until 1903. Following comes
Col James NJ. Moore, who served as a
private In the Pennsylvania infantry in
isol. and afterward as q subaltern. becom
ing quartermaster In 1853, and entering
the regular army in his branch of tho
service In 1884. Col. G. H. Weeks, ma
tive Of New Hampshire. and West
Pointer, entered the artillery in 1887 and
was transferred to the quartermaster's de-
Partment early in 1862. He, like Col.
Moore. was brevetted to lieutenant colonel
Tor faithful and meritorious services. and
he retires next February. He Is now act-
ing quar- termaster general. The fifth off,
Ger In rank Is Lieut.. Col. w. B, Hughes.
also West Pointer. who began his sery.
Ice In the infantry. but is probably out of
the question for promotion, es he retires
in October.
The impression prevails that Col. Saw
telle will receive the much-coveted promo
ton,
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Personal Mention.

Mr.. f. H. Wilson left New York Satur-
day with his son on the Cunarder Etruria
for six weeks tour in Europe A week
Will be spent in London, whence he
will go 70 Cologne, Lucerne and Geneva. In
Switzerland, and will wind up with a week
or ten days in Paris.
Mr.. Manion, United States consular agent
at johannesburg, South Africa, is in this
city on leave of absence.
Postmaster General Wilson did not leave
today On a trip across the Atlantic, as had
been expected. The ocean voyage, how
ever, has not been wholly given up, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson may go next week or
later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-12
TRAGEDY AT A CONVENTION
Two Men Killed and Another Mortal-
~ Wounded.

MUSKOGEE. IT., August 1.-Two men
were shot and killed and another mortal
ly wounded at the annual convention of
the national party in the Cherokee Nation.
held ten miles north Of Tahlequah, the
capital. The parties killed were Ell Wof-
ford. chief Of police Of TahIequah and
Charlie Proctor. deputy sheriff. and Leon
ard Williams. sheriff, was wounded fatally.
The row originated over the spilling of
whisky. Wofford shot Williams and the
latter returned the fire, killing woffortl
Immediately. 1t Is said Wofford's brother
killed Charlie Proctor and escaped. The
affair has created intense excitement and
will serve to break up the convention.
which would have lasted through tho
week.
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STOPPED THE PRACTICE.
Silver Certificates VIII Not BE Re
deemed in Gold at Sun FrnnciscO.

Silver Ccrt1ncuteB Will NOT lie Re.
deemed in Gold at Sun Francisco.
SAN FRANCISCO. August 12.-The agi-
to ton Of the financial question. which has
resulted in sending gold up a fraction of 1
per cent above par in New York, is causing
lo cal banks much trouble with people who
wish to deposit silver and check out gold.
Some Of the banks refuse to take any con-
siderable amount of silver on deposit.
During the past two months the supply
Of gold coin in the subtreasury has decreas-
ed from about s15.OOO.OOO to less than
100000. The decrease includes a ship
ment Of 100000 in gold zoade last month
by Assistant United States Treasurer Berry
to the subtreasury in New York city. The
enormous shrinke ge was one Of the prime
causes which led to the Issuance by Assist
ant Treasurer Berry of the now famous
order which stopped the redemption of
silver certificates in gold coin. a practice
which was followed by his predecessors for
many years.
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THE STAR BY MAIL.

The Star win be mailed to any address In
the United States or Canada IL ordered at
this office In person or by letter postal
card. Persons leaving the city for any
period should remember this. Terms: 13
cents per week: IS cents for two weeks. or
90 cents per month. Invariably In advance
Subscribers changing their address from
one Post-oflce to another should give the
last address as well as the new one.
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Missing Persons Found

NEW YORK, August 12.-The three DER
sens employed In the building %65-7-o
Greenwich street, burned yesterday after.
noon, who were reported as missing, have
been found They are uninjured. Tho vic.
tins OF the fire were William Gray the
foreman OF A X Warren & Co., and ].
ment.
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MACEDONIANs BEAT TURKS,
Peasants ArminE Themselves and
Joining the Greeks.

ATHENS, August 12.-The Turkish gov
ernment has finally rejected the demands of
the Christians of Crete, except so far as the
provisions of the Halepa convention and
general amnesty to the insurgents are con-
cerned.
In fight at Vodena. Macedonia, between
former were reinforced, after four hours
fighting, and routed the Turks, fifty of
whom were killed.
Macedonian peasants, armed with rifles
stolen from the Turks. are Joining the
Greek raiders.