Evening star., 1896-09-09
SILVER HEADQUARTERS
Not Much News to Be Gathered From Any
of Them.
Rev. Alex. Kent to Go on the Stump
Small Contributions Received
by Secretary Gardner.

The combined silver headquarters were
practically featureless from news stand
point today. Senator Butter had left the
city-"disappeared If the earth had
swallowed him." in the language of de-
tectiye atmosphere. The Senator has a
habit of doing tricks of that kind. When
he goes off every attache of the head
quarters knows what his fate will be If he
even mentions that the populist manager
Is out Of the city. At any rate. the Sen
ator went away last night: but may get
back tonight.
Senator Faulkner has had no momentous
conferences with distinguished democrats
who feel that the earth is crumbling under
the weight Of the silver sentiment. He has
been busy all morning looking after the
literature that is wanted. The Senate and
House folding rooms are also behind with
the work given them by the various head
quarters. Secretary Gardner has had an
opportunity to look at himself in a glass
for the first time in weeks to see what the
wear and tear is doing to his placid feat
ures. National Committeeman Clark How
ell was not burdened with visitors and
even Frank Morgan had time to begin a
short biography Of his life. Secretary Di-
fenderfer was less busy than usual, and
entertained the newspaper men in his pleas
ant way.
Will Bet on Nebraska.
department of populist headquarters, would
never be taken for monopolist, but he
has $500 to bet that Nebraska will go for
Bryan, and he doesn't want odds. He sent
Secretary Mercer Of the republican commit
tee word to that effect this morning Mr.
Mercer and Mr.. Pirtle are both from Ne
braSka. The latter was secretary Of the
populist state committee before he came to
Washington. Mr. Pirtle is fervently of the
opinion that his offer is more expressive of
his confidence than any interview that
could be given out.
WatsOn's Oratorical Tour.
Secretary Edgerton of populist head
quarters didn't have much to do today but
arrange for the continued speaking tour of
Candidate Watson for the next few weeks.
Tfat has already been provided for through
Nebraska and Kansas. Mr.. Edgerton has
now arranged for Mr.. Watson to talk In
Iowa, Missouri, Kentucky and Tennessee.
From Kansas Mr. Watson will go over to
Des Moines. Iowa, for one speech In that
state. He will make two speeches in Mis-
souri,, three in Kentucky and two in Ten
Dessee. The dates and places for all the
states except Iowa have not been arranged.
Patterson to Talk for Silver.
Secretary Edgerton has also arranged for
7. NJ. Patterson, the Denver orator and
newspaper man, to begin a speechmaking
tour. The Coloradoan will start In two
weeks in Nebraska, and will then wander
through Indiana. Michigan. Illinois and
Iowa He is said to be very effective
speaker. A program for Senator Allen is
also being arranged.
Washington Man to Talk.
The popullst managers have about de-
c1ded TO send Rev. A. Kent Of the Peoples
church OF this city out as a campaign ora
tor He Is an ardent advocate of the cause
Of the white metal, and his earnestness.
logic and fervor are said to be convincing
before an audience. Mr.. Kent was a dele
gate from the District to the St Louis con-
ventlon, and Is regarded as an able man.
Tillman's Talking Tour.
The democratic managers have received a
request that Senator Tllman be sent to
Wilmington, Del. when he finishes his
campaign in Pennsylvania The Senator is
out in Philadelphia paper with a chaI-
lenge to any advocate Of the gold standard
to meet him at any place in that state for
joint debate. He has had two opponents
SO far In his speeches, and the silver men
assert that he has vanQuished them with
ease.
Republican Acquisitions
Secretary Difenderfer had big club list
sent him this morning from Norwalk, Ohio,
containing a large percentage of republi-
cans. The silver managers are making a
specially of having the former party affilia-
ton of club members designated in the
rolls sent them, and Secretary pifenderfer
said this morning that he had found that
an average OF 36 per cent Of the member
snip OF the clubs sent in are republicans
he says this is particularly the case in
ONO Rockford, ILL.,, has turned in a club
roll of 100 members
Small Contributions.
Contributions of small amounts continue
to be received at democratic headquarters.
Secretary Gardner expected to receive a
10000 check in number Of letters he
opened this morning. but was badly disap-
pointed. He is afraid there Is some mistake
about National Treasurer ST. John getting
check for that amount yesterday. as is
reported. Mr.. Gardner doesn't believe that
any one subscription larger than S5O0OO
will be received at his Office before the cam
paign is over. He is. however, prepared to
send receipts for large amounts, together
with large and melodious letter of thanks