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The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1896-06-19

WILLAMETTE COMMENCEMENT. - The
commencement season of Willamette
University will begin on Tuesday June
IS. On Wednesday the comic opera,
'The IRose OF Savoy" will be presented
by the college OF music. There will be
reunions. and . prize spelling match
during the week. Sunday the 2lst will
be baccalaureate day and Rev. Rasmus
will deliver the sermon. The COM
meneemeut OF the college OF oratory will
take place Monday, June %, st p. m.
Misses Helen Crawford and Mary Cum
dih viii graduate from this department.
The college conservatory will have its
commencement on Wednesday at 10 q. m.
Commencement proper takes place on
Thursday June q 81 10 a. ~.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1896-06-19

DR.. ]. l.. Hill is about to begin the
construction of bis brick block adjoining
the Russ House. which has been in con-
temptation for sometime. 1t will be two
stories.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-25
REPUBLICAN, NATIONAL lEAGus.
Contest Over Selection of New Pres
ident WilI BE Lively.

Milwaukee, Wis, Aug. 2t-Milwau-
kee is filed to-day with distinguished
Republicans from every State from
Maine to California, brought here by
the convention of National League OF
Republican clubs.
At 10 a. IN. tomorrow the c0nyen-
ten VIII open in the exposition build
il.g, and there will be one or more scs-
SONS each day until the work of the
I.eoYue is completed.
The two contests in the convention
Will ht over the presidency, and the
place OF holding the next meeting.
Charles L. Gordon of Chicago, John
L. Webster. Of Omaha, and ID. d. Wood
mansee. OF Ohio, ,are the candidates
for the presidency. and it looks as
though there viii be a very spirited
contest The impression is that Gen.
McAlpin and Mr.. Gordon viii be the
leading candidates.
The cities that are striving TO get
the next convention are Boston, De-
troit, New Orleans, Omaha, Portland,
and Chattanooga.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-25
PRIMARIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA
Gov. Eyans VIII Be Nominated for
Senator.

Columbia, s. c., Aug. 24.-The Dem
ocratic party will have primary cleo
ton tomorrow to nominate United
States Senator, seven congressman,
and State and county officers. The
chief interest centres in the Senatorial
race. the candidates being Governor
John Gary Evans and Circuit Judge
Joseph II. Earle and John T. Duncan,
hitherto an unknown political quantity
in the State. Earle has never been
prominently connected with the Till
man faction, which is dominant, and
Duncan, who is Tillmanite, has made
his candidacy upon the alleged person
al and official demerits of Governor
Evans. Senator Tillman endorses
Evans, however, which practically set
ties the contest. The Legislature will
elect the nominee.
The present Congressman from the
State will probably down all opposi-
ton. w. II. Ellerbe, conservative
Tillmanite, will be nominated for Gov
ernor.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-25
NATIONAL BASEBALLLEAGuE
Summaries of Yesterdays Games in
Various League Cities.

New York, Aug 24.-The New Yorks
and Louisyilies played two games to-
day. New York won the first game,
the second ended in tie, being called
at the end of the sixth inning on ac-
count of darkness with the score 4 to
4. The games will be played to-mor-
row. Attendance, 3,400. Score:
(FiEst game.)
New York, 07000100X-8 II 3
Louisville, s0OO-6 /
Batteries: Seymour and Wilson;
Hill and Miller. Umpire, Emslie.
(Second game)
New York, 000040-4 /
louisville, 010003-4 Z 4
Batteries: Herman and Dexter; Sui
Ivan and Warner Umpire, Emslis.
BROOKLYN 1; CHICAGO 9.
Brooklyn, Aug. 24.-The Brooklvns
won well-played game from the Chi
cago's to-day. The home teams only
tally was due to McCormiek's wild
throw of McCarthy's groundeB and
kennedy's single in the seventh in
ming. Both Kennedy and Terry pitch
ed strong game. The contest was
called while Brooklyn was at the bat
in the eighth inning on account of
darkness Attendance, 1000. Score:
Brooklyn, 00010-1
Chicago, 000O00O0-O 6 /
Batteries: Kennedy and Burrell:
Terry and Anson. Umpire, Lally.
BOSTON 4; PITTSBURG 3.
Boston, Mass. Aug. 24.-Boston won
a close game from PittsbIlrg by time v
bitting. Pittsburg took the lead in
Che first inning and held it until the
eighth when Hibby Long, Tucker and
McCann tied the score. In the ninth,
with one ost, Tenney was given his
base on balls. Duffy singled and Long
cracked out hit to the left, scoring
Tenny and winning the game. At,
tendance, 1925. Score:
Boston, 0000a011-4 II /
Pittsburg, 20O001000-S 6 8
Batteries: Nichols and Bergen; Haw-
ley and Sugden. Umpire, Lynch.
GAMES POS rPONED.
AT Baltimore:
The Baltimore-Cleveland game was
postponed ON account of rain.
At Philadelphia:
The st. Louis-Philadelph game
was postponed on account of rain.
At Washington:
The Observation-Disclosures game
was postponed on account of rain.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-25

TOM PLATT FOR GOVERNOR.
1t Now Looks as if New York RepubIi-
cans Will Nominate Him.

Saratoga, n. Y, August 24-The end
of a long day of many conferences finds
a situation tonight that has hardly
been equalled in the history of State
Republican conventions, Thomas G.
PIatt. for many years the leader of the
party and but once an office holder,
is besieged in so vigorous manner
that his determination not to be a
candidate for Governor still adhered to,
is quite likely to be overriden and the
scenes that marked the nomination
of David B. Hill in 1894, may find Re
publican repetition tomorrow.
On the other hand men who for
months have nursed gubernatorial
booms find this boom tonight on the
verge of collapse; a collapse so sudden
that it has paralyzed the ambition of
energetic workers and spread some
discomfort among the rank and file.
The proposed nomination of Mr..
Platt, it is alleged, is for the purpose
of healing differences and preventing
breach between the followers of
Aldridge and Fish, but if that is the
aim it would hardly be successful,
for already there is friction over whom
shall be Mr. Platt's running mate. The
Il 4
name of MIR. John u. Catherd, of
Buffalo, with the office of Lieutenant
Governor and this has given offense
to the followers of Mr.. Woodruff, of
Brooklyn, who thinks he would have
been the choice had the PIatt boom
not been launched. Mr.. SaXton's friends
are not averse to having his name
coupled with Mr.. Platt's on the ticket,
and Mr. Saxton is quoted as passing
enconiums upon Mr.. Platt as the logi-
cal nominee of the party.
Mr. Mark Hanna, it is alleged, has
spoken very fayorably of the nomina-
ton of Mr.. Platt.
As to wether Mr.. Platt has changed
his attitude from refusal to considera-
tion of acceptance, he said himself to-
might: Il have not .receded from my
position last night The pressure
brought to bear upon me to-day has
| been very great and / simply have
| said that | will not give final decision
on the entire question until tomorrow
| morning"
| BY some it is construed to mean that
Mr.. Platt will reconsider and accept,
| but there are others equally as positive
| that he viii not accept. Tonight all
Of the candidates are still in the field
but are waiting in an inactive state for
Platt to make the announcement. Even
if he declines again there is a pos
sibility that there will be a stampede
| in the convention and that the nomi-
nation will be forced upon him. But
| if he accepts he viii not receive either
| a unanimous nomination of d nomina-
tien by reclamation. Some members
| from New York city have openly as
serted that they viii not vote for Mr.
Platt and that will necessitate ballot
| It is a situation full of uneasiness.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-25
WILSON COUNTY PRIMARIES.
Great Enthusiasm Aroused and Strorg
Ticket Nominated.

Wilson, \. c., Aug. 94.-(Special. -
The Democratic primaries for Wilson
county were held Saturday. Quite a
large vote was polled, and a great
deal of enthusiasm was aroused over
the success Of the party in the county.
The ticket nominated was the strong
est that cosld have been put out. All
OF the candidates are good free silver
Democrats, and are determined to car
ry the county. The following men
were nominated In the primary cleo
tioE: For sheriff, John j. Gay; for
treasurer, W. Il. Farmer; for register
Of deeds, w. NJ. Wells: for House of
Representatives, X. w. BARNES; for
district Senator, Thos. FELTON,, Sr.;
coroner, DIR. c. Il. Moore; constable,
Eli FELTON,. Owing to the number of
candidates for the office of county
commissioner the returns for all have
not yet been given in, but the nomina-
tion of w. d. Sharp is certain. The
county convention viii be held on
Thursday, August 27th.
The Bingham scholarship of this
Congressional district was won by Ed.
Cobb, of Wilson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-25
Brvan Starts On His Journey
Back to Nebraska.
TO MAKE MANY SPEECHES
New York Democracy w Ill
Give Him It's Support.
HIS LETTER OF ACCEP lance
1t Will Not Be So Long as His Madison
Square Speech Nor Be Given
Out Till Mckiney's is
Published.

Upper Red Hook, n. Y, August IA
VIM. j. Bryan, accompanied by Mrs.
BRYAN and Secretary Outright, left Red
Hook at noon to-day 10 begin their
homeward journey to Lincoln. Mr.
BRYAN has gained flesh during his
weeks sojourn and is in high spirits
inspired particularly by the approach
ing meeting with Senator Hill, Chair
man Hinkley and other Democratic
leaders, which he expects will result
in assurances of the practically solid
support of this State organization.
The party drove to Rhine Cliff, where
they crossed the river to continue their
iorney to Winnisook Lodge, Where
they viii spend the night with Mr..
Hinkley.
Much of the time of the past three
or four days has been spent by Mr..
Bryan working on his letter OF accep-
rtance. The document will not be SO
long as his Madison Square Garden
speech. nor will it be given to the
public until Mr.. McKinley's acceptance
has been published.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-25
FOR Ii HUNG CHANGES RECEPTION

Washington, Aug. 24.-Acting secre-
tary of the Navy, McAdoo, to-day as
signed the battleships Texas and Maine
to the North Atlantic squadron, rem
dezvoused at Tompkinsville. These,
with the large number OF ships already
there, will take part in the imposing
naval demonstration in New York har-
Dor on the arrival of Ii Hung Chang.
The Dolphin is being put in readiness
for tthte personal use of Ii Hung Chang
on his arrival. Her ensign, while the
distinguished Chinese guest is aboard,
will be the yellow flag with black
dragon, emblematic of China.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-25
WATSON WILL NOT COME DOM.
Tiliman Said to Have offered Him a
Place IN BrYan's Cabinet.

Flace IN bryan CaoineI.
Atlanta, Ca, Aug. 24.-The Journal
this afternoon prints a story which it
says comes from a source of undoubted
authent ticity, to the effect that the
purpose of Senator Tillman's myste-
rious visit to Thomas Il. Watson at the
1atter's home, was to see if Mr.. Watson
could be induced to retire from the
Vice-Presidential race on the promise
of place in the Bryan cabinet. The
Journals informant, who is a Demo-
crat of high rank, but warm friend
and possible supporter of Watson, says
there is no doubt that tentative offer
of such position was made, by whose
authority it was not known, and Nery
promptly declined.
Mr.. Watson declared that inasmuch
as he had accepted the VicePresiden-
tial nomination in order to preserve his
party organization, he could not sur
render it in exchange for any other
Office whatever. 1t is said that a simi~
lar offer is to be made to Mr.. SewalE
In this connection it is noted as signifi-
cant that Mr.. Watson has been declar-
ing with confidence, that he would be
on the Democratic ticket inside of two
weeks.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-25
CAIRMAN JONES DENIES 1T.

Chicago, H., August Ex-senator
Jones, chairman of the Democrat Ma
tional committee, was shown the At
lanta dispatch to-day concerning the
alleged offer OF a position I'm the Bryan
cabinet to Mr.. Watson in return for
the latter's withdrawal from the Vice
Presidential race.
''The story has the merit of being
entirely original at least said Mr.
Jones. There is not the slightest
foundation for such statement. / dc
not understand what Mr.. Tillman
meant by making such an offer. II
is well known that Mr.. Tillman called
on Mr.. Watson, but his offer is un-
authorized and in fact no such is or has
been contemplated"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-25
MoNoN ROUTE IN TROUBLE.

Indianapolis, Aug. CIV IT. McDoel
has been appointed receiver of the Lou
isville, New Albany and Chicago mo
non route) railroad. Attorney Field,
of the company, admitted the iustness
of the complaint, and consented to the
receivers appointment.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-25
FRANCES BAYLOR MARRIED.

Winchester, Va, Aug. 24.-Miss
Frances Courtney Baylor, the novelist,
author of ''On Both Sides" Behind the
Blue Ridge" Claudia and others,
was married this afternoon at 5 o'clock
to Mr.. George #. Barnum, Of Ottawa,
Canada. He is a nephew of the Hon.
f. Low, the Canadian Minister OF Ag-
riculture. He is also connected with
the Central Georgia railroad Offices IN
Savannah.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-25

Pittsburg, Aug. 24.-The through
Chicago train on the Pittsburg and
Western railroad was wrecked in a
collision with freight train at Valen-
cia Station, twenty-five miles from this
city, about noon. First reports were
to the effect that fifteen persons had
been killed, but this was not true. The
latest information is that no one was
killed outright, but that fifteen or
twenty persons were badly injured.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-25
FUNERAL OF JOHN CHAMBERLAIN.

Washington, Aug. 24-The funeral
of John Chamberlain, the well known
hotel proprietor, who died at Saratoga
yesterday, will be held in New York
city tomorrow. The remains viii be
inferred in the family lot at Green
wood cemetery in Brooklyn, beside the
body of Mrs. Chamberlain's deceased
brother, G. II. Thorne, the actor. The
hotel has been closed out of respect,
and the obsequies will be attended by
many friends from here.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-25
NAMES WERE NOT AUTHORIZED
How the Cause of Sound Money" Is
Advanced by Unsound Methods.

Advanced by Unsound Methods.
Goldsboro, N. c., August 24-(Spe-
cial)-Many of the names signed to
the bolting Democrats call for the
Greensboro convention are forgeries.
There are twenty names from Colds
boro. Several who were seen this
morning deny having signed such a
paper or authorized any one to sign
their name thereto.
Mr.. Nathan O'Berry, chairman of the
Democratic Executive committee of
Wayne county, writes that a card will
be issued tomorrow saying that the
call for the Greensboro convention,
purporting to be signed by l. +.
Dortch, j. w. Gulicll, w. Il. HolIowell,
r. G. Powell, L. e. Pridgen, ri. f. Pop
ter, j. j. Spiers, and others of Colds
boro, is a forgery. They viii say they
signed no such card, and did not au-
thorize any person to sign such card
for them.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-25

at the convention. Railroad mates have
been secured by Secretary Gardiner
for the ST. Louis convention. A fare
and third will be charged. 1t is pro-
bable, however, that a better rate win
be made from nearby points.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-25
ENGLAND is FOR MCKINLEY.

London, Aug. 24-The Westminster
Gazette publishes a long article call
ing attention to the political cam
paign in the United States as being
not only battle Of the East and West,
but between the American debtor ard
his British creditors. and advises Eng
l:shmen desiring the defeat of free
silver to restrain their shoutings for
Mckinley.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-25

Tromsoe, Norway, Aug. 24.-Profes-
-sor Andree has arrived here from
Danes Island ON board the Virgo, hay-
ing, apparently, abandoned for the
present his attempt to cross THE Arctic
regions in a balloon.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-25

Washington, Aug. 24.-The Treas
ury to-day lost $231,O in gold coin
and $40, 600 in bars, which leaves the
true amount of the gold reserve $102,-
649, 200.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-10
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.
Weather Indications Today:
Light Showers; Warmer.

Plans for Expelling Missionaries from
Turkey.
Governor Griggs Arraigns the Demo-
Gratis.
Suicides Alleged Crimes.
Langdon Released at Philadelphia.
Found Dead in Barn.
. Congressional Doings.
Market and Stock Reports.
3 Q.ocaD-Teachers in Session.
Report of City Engineers.
1 Editorial.
The Spain of Today.
) Q-ocaD-Chairmanish of Council $
Committees Equally Divided.
Four Nurses Graduate.
The Robinson Street Pave.
6 (Story)-"The Saunterers."
The Business World.
Z UocaO-Suburban News.
Suit Against the ID. l.. & W. X. X.
s News Up and Down the Valley.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-10

WARRANT FOR BERTHA.
New Turn in the Thompson. Mcconnell
Case,

Lancaster. Pa. April "a policeman
today went to Coatesville to bring to
Lancaster Miss Bertha Mcconnell. who
several weeks ago attempted to murder
her lover. Harry Thompson, at hotel.
The officer saw the young woman at
her home, finding her still confined to
bed. Her physician expressed the
opinion that to attempt her removal to
Lancaster just now might be dangerous
to her. He added that at her present
rate of Improvement she could be
brought here i'm three or four days.
Miss Mcconnell and her father prom
ised that as soon as the physician said
she could travel she would come to
Lancaster with a suitable bondsman.
On this assurance the officer returned
without her
Thompson had warrant served on
him today as a result of his living with
Miss Mcconnell here as her husband.
He has a wife at Harrisburg. He was
arrested by direction of the district at
torney. Thompson Is now able to be
out of bed but is very peevish and ir-
ritable. He insists upon being taken
either to a hospital or to his home at
Harrisburg. 1t is believed by his friends
that he will absolutely refuse to as
sist the commonwealth in convicting
the woman. His wife had nothing to
do with the charges against Thompson.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-10
BASTIAN another HOLMES
Thought to Have Been Guilty Of Six
Murders.
MANY CRIMES OF A SUICIDE
Suspicious NciehbOrs Investigate and the
Murderer Hangs uimself-Forgery
and Arson Among Other CrimcA
Digging for the Remaius.

Rock Island, April 9-Henry Bas-
tian. formerly living on Mill Creek,
four miles from here, who on March Is
committed suicide by hanging, Is now
known to have murdered Fred Eusch-
mann. a farm-hand; John Lauderbach.
farm hand. and Fritz Kreinsen, a farm
hand. Others missing and believed to
have been murdered by Bastian are
Hugh McCaffrey. n farm hand; Bas-
tian's baby, two days old, and Hanna
Parish. a colored nurse. An enterpris-
ing real estate agent has leased the
Bastian farm and charges 10 cents at
the gate for the privilege Of seeing the
sheriff and posse dig for further evil
dence.
In addition to these six murders the
dead man is charged with forgery. ar
son and other crimes. He was but 20
years old, was a prominent member of
the church and was regarded as an
upright man by his neighbors during
the five years In which. 1t is now sup
posed, he was killing his farm hands,
burning barns and robbing his friends
and relatives. From the day he was
married and came into possession of
his farm Bastian lived dual life. not
even his wife having any suspicion Of
his crimes.
HIS LAST MURDER.
His last murder was that of Kusch-
man, and the latter's relatives, being
suspicious Of Bastian, instituted very
searching inquiry that resulted in the
authorities discovering convincing evil
dence Of Bastian's guilt, but so strong
was the unbelief of the neighbors that
the arrest was postponed. Bastian,
backed up as he was by the neighbors,
would probably have lived down the
suspicion, had he not mortgaged the
farm his parents owned for $4,000. The
mortgage and signature We're discov-
cred to be forgeries on March u, and
the man who held the mortgage went
to Bastian's farm that day and threat
ened to prosecute him. Bastian Sc
cured money from his father-in-law
| that night.
Next morning his sister Carrie found
his body hanging from rafter in an
| clubhouse. After the funeral the au-
thorities began an examination of the
| farm. Beneath pile of lumber the re-
mains of man, supposed to be Lauder
bach. We're found. with the skull cleft
as by an axe. Traces Of Kreinsen's
bones and possessions were found In a
pig pen. and the body is supposed to
have been eaten by hogs. The last
seen of Lauderbach was early in Febru-
airy, 1895, when he drew $500 from the
bank in Rock Island. According tC
Bastian, he returned to the farm
! packed his clothes and left note fol
$500. which Lauderbach held, and was
afterward cashed by Bastian, who SAID
he had discounted it. Fritz Kreinser
vanished in much the same way. II
October, 1893. he drew his pay and left
going west, SO Bastian said, since wher
| he has not been heard Of.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-10
FAVOR SOUND MONEY.
Expert Eckels InduIses In More Fool
Talk on Currency.

Expert Eckels lndulses In More Fool
Talk on Currency.
Baltimore, April 9.-The bankers of
Maryland today put themselves on rec
ord in favor Of sound money. In a con-
vention, with delegates representing
almost every bank of any size In the
state. the following resolution was
adopted without dissenting vote:
Resolved. That we are unalterably OPP
posed to the free coinage of silver ana to
every debasement of our currency in
that we firmly and honestly believe that
the true interests OF our country will he
best served by Its rigid adherence to the
gold standard Of value. the continuance
of which will not only preserve its Imam
cial integrity and the future welfare of
its citizens, from the wage Garner to the
capitalists, but will insure, through the
prompt restoration Of confidence, that
rapid development of Its resources which
will eventually place 1t first among the
nations of the earth.
Aother feature of the session was the
speech of Hon. James H. Eckels, comp
troller of the currency. His statement
that "silver metal has'passed from the
world Of commerce as standard of
value and all the laws possible OF en-
actment In the world cannot reinstate
It" was mildly applauded.
1t was the first convention Of the
Maryland bankers association organ.
ICED to promote the general welfare and
usefulness Of banks and banking insti-
! tution0. ttN4A .U 4t@h
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-10
TO MOB FIIZSIMMONS.
A Mischievous Plot Laid at the Door OF
Maher's hackers,

Pittsburg, April 9-For a time last
night there was much excitement in
sporting circles. Rumor, apparently
we'll founded, has 1t that friends of
John Quinn and Mike Connolly, the
hackers Of Peter Maher, had put up
a job to mob FitZsimmons as he was
leaving the Academy Of Music on Lib
erty street, after the entertainment.
Friends of Fitzsimmons heard Of the
matter and summoned police protec-
ton.
Fitzsimmons was taken out at a pri-
vate exit by his friends and knew moth
ing Of his danger until this morning,
and Is at loss to understand why
Mahers friends should desire to do him
personal injury. Fitzsimmons said to-
day that he was and had always been
a friend of Maher. and was willing to
bet $4,000 that Maher could whip Cor
bett or any other pugilist in the world,
except himself