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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-15
THE CURRENCY SITUATION.
GRAPHIC SHOWING OF THE SOUND
MONEY STRENGTH.

THE REPUBLICAN, MAJORITY IN THE STATES EAST
or THE CENTRAL LINE WILL GIVE MKINLEY
TWENTY ELECTORAL VOTES TO SPARE.
/. TIE business world has shown no apprehen-
sion whatever since the Convention at Chicago,
which proved that the better elements OF the
Democratic party, with the President to lead
them and all the ofisce-holders to aid could not
prevent the vote Of more than two-thirds for
free silver and all the rest Of the Anarchist
brew. The reason is that there has been settled
confidence that the Republican party will pre-
VAIL and for that conviction past votes afford
the most solid foundation. Yet there are some
people In this country. and apparently more in
Europe, who fear that a wild Populistic cam
paign openly appealing to the worst prejudices
and passions. may sweep away great numbers
of ignorant and unthinking voters even In East
ern States It will help such persons to have
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-15
TWO BARGES SUNK.
THE SAMOA AND CELTIC RUN ON ROCK sHoAL
IN THE ST LAWRENCE

THE SAMOA AND CELTIC RUN ON ROCK sHoAL
IN THE ST. LAWRENCE.
Brockville Ont, July lone Of the worst acci-
dents chargeable to Rock Shoal In the Narrows OPP
poste Iullcrest occurred to-day In broad daylight.
and as a result one Of the largest and finest ste,m
barges in the river and ake trade lies at the bottom
Of Watrous Bay. while her consort Is piled hard
and fast on the shoal itself The vessels In question
are the steam barge Samoa, owned by Brown q Co.,
OF Buffalo. and the barge Celtic. the property OF
G. K Jackson Of Bay City. Mich Both had grain
corroe. assigned to the Prescott Elevator Company.
the former carrying 1900 bushels OF oats and the
latter A. s22 bushels of The Celtic Is three
master and an unusually fine vessel. She was IN
tow Of the Samoa at the time Of the accident. Rock
shca IL almost in the centre Of the channel In which
the accident occurred. 1t has always been a menace
TO navigation although a couple OF years ago the
Government spent considerable money In blasting
off IT'S ton Captain Stewart. OF the Samoa, said he
knew OF the existence OF the shoal, but misjudged
Ia position as the big steam barge. while running
at her usual speed, struck the shoal about O'Clock
this morning with great force badly staving IN her
bottom The water at once began 10 pour INTO her
hold in a torrent but Captain Stewart casting away
the towing line and turning the Samoa about,
headed her back for Watrous Bay, where he ran
her q 9hore before she settled to the bottom.
In tna mean time the Celtic also struck the shoal
with considerable force but does not seem TO have
damaged her hull much. as the crew were able to
keep her clear by working the pumps. She Will have
tho shoal The Samoa lies In eighteen feet Of water
az and her upper decks are out OF water Both
vessc.s and their cargoes are insured but to what
extent Is not known
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-15
PLANNING CAMPAIGN WORE.
CHAIRMAN BABCOCK TO CONFER WITH MR.
HANNA-MR. APSI.EY DELIGHTED WITH HIS
VISIT TO MAJOR MKINIEY.

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HANNA-MR APSI.EY DELIGHTED WITH Ills
VISIT TO MAJOR MKINLEY.
Washington, July 14-Chairman Babcock. OF the
Republican Congressional Campaign omm-o'ee'
I.,t Washington this evening for Cleveland He
will be a,sent several days. During his stay in
Cleveland he will have conference with Mr..
Hanna, looking TO cooperation OF the Congress
sionel Committee with the National Committee
during the campaign
Mr. Aosley OF Massachusetts. vice-charman OF
tire Congressional Committee. returned to Wash
,neton this morning after a visit Of several days
70 Mr. Mckinley in Canton. He Is enthusiastic
over the personality OF the Republican nominee.
whom he calls ideal candidate. Mr.. Apsley says
that Mr.. Mckinley IS man OF the people. IN
hearty sympathy with his people. and that he Will
prove before the campaign ends to be the peoples
choice The enthusiasm for Mckinley at his own
home Mr. Apsiey asserts. IL something I'M
prccedented. 1t Is shared by all classes and by
people representing all shades OF political opinion
Even the children share in these demonstrations
OF popularity a circumstance which was Drought
forc!bly TO Mr. Apsley's attention on Sunday last.
when he and Mr. Mckinley walked through the
streets Of the quiet little Ohio city to the atters
church.
Mr. Apsley related at headquarters this morning
an incident which shows the agreeable relations
between Mr. Mckinley and MS neghbors. and also
the democratic character and Representatives, OF
the Republican candidate On the day Of Mr..
Apsley's arrival Mr.. Mckinley was riding down
town In n understanding buggy drawn by a single
horse which Is the only luxury IN the way OF an
cquipage which Mr. Mckinley permits himself TO
enjoy. One OF the village backsm.ths came ort
into the street. and. upon his approach. Mr. Nc
Kiniey stopped. The blacksmith explained that
the horses shoee were too heavy for the animals
weight. Mr.. Mckinley looked dubious, but replied
that he would defer 10 the blacksmths judgment.
since the latter expert In such matters.
You had better send him down to the shop
~ iatt1 nr1 1A4 ma
Mr. Mckinney nodded aflrma lively and later In
the day did as his friend. the blacksmith. sug-
gested.
Mr. Apsiey has doubt OF Mr.. McKiney's cleo
ton He does not attach the slightest Importance
10 the reports that the Middle Western States are
likely cast their electoral votes for the opposi-
ton ticket There he says. certain deoatabe
States In the West but ne does not doubt that the
Republicans WI carry a sufficient number OF the
more important OF them TO give handsome ma
jority for Mckinley In the Electoral College
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-15

1t was warm on drill duty. One or two men left
the ranks temporarily account Of the heat. but
went back again to finish the drill.
The 23d is feeling disappointed tonight because
Governor Morton, who was expected here On Thurs
day. cannot get away from Albany this week. He
has promised to come the first week In August,
however, when the cavalry and the 4th Regiment
in camp but that Is not consong to the sd.
Nevertheless they going to try to have ono
gala day during the week, on which they Will also
tender General McAlpin a review. Whether that
determined, but 1t will probably be Thursday The
veterans Of the regiment will not have an cxcur-
sion this year. but friends Of the regiment are ex-
tanning their friends Tomorrow
There was pleasing departure from the routine
work this afternoon for the officers in the way OF
of the camp were utilized. the range being short
ened for the pistols. There two targets, ono
for the 'non-coms" and one for the officers. Some
good scoring was done. and the afternoon thor
Oughly enjoyed.
During the afternoon the Armory Board held o.
r,ceting at State headquarters. The Board Is COM
General Flagler Plans for the building and repair
of armories looked over but nothing Of direct
importance done.
Next week the I'd Battery detail will have a
platoon OF guns and caissons brought here from
their armory IN the city. with the necessary horses
and an increase in the detail to handle them. First
mand and drill them. The only guns they have
now. are some Notwithstanding brass Napoleons.
in the battery the batterys equipment is OF the
very latest breech- loading pieces.
The services at the Y. NJ c. A. tent this evening
were conducted by Quartermaster Hall. Of the 23d,
Chaplain Parker having returned to the city
The of Of the day tomorrow will be Captain
l.. Praeger. Of the 23d Regiment; officers OF the
guard First Lieutenant George p. Hughes, Of the
18th Separate Company and Second Lieutenant p.
L. Pope Of the ed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-15
NEW DEPARTMENTS AT MOUNT GRETyA

Mount Gretna. Penn. July IA GpeoiaD This has
been an eventful day for the PENNSYLVANIA Chnu-
tauqua In many ways. Besides having a full and
replete programme. several rev and interesting
departments were instituted. under favorable aus
pieces natural history society has been organized
for the purpose Of collecting and preserving the
different varieties Of ferns and flowers which grow
In abundance in the neighborhood. and to collect
whatever may be OF interest for preservation. A
movement has been set foot to found a Chau-
tauqua library on the grounds. and many donations
OF money and books have already been received.
Chancellor Schmuck lectured Historical Pic
turcs OF Thirty Centuries. Mr. Duncan closed his
course OF lectures English literature by discuss
ing Tennyson and his writings. DR. NJ. H. Rich
ards continued his after-dnner talks THE Pur-
gatory Theory In Literature" At $3.50 p. m Mr..
Deyo gave plano and song recital taking up the
classical period. The lecture this evening was by
L. f. Econ on Reunited Germany"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-15
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS.

Washington. July H-Army orders we're issued
to-day follows:
g. The Army Retiring Board convened at Chicago
September. 1895. has been dissolved. and the follow
ing Retiring Board has been detailed TO meet there
adier-General John r. Brooke. Colonel James f.
Wade. 9Th Cavalry: Lieutenant Color cl William H.
Forwood. Deputy Surgeon- General; Major Calvin
Dewitt. surgeon: Lieutenant-Colonel John w. Clous
Deputy Judge Advocat e. General. recorder. The
following officers have been ordered before tho
Roard: Colonel Robert f. A. Crofton 18th In
fantry; Lcdtenent-Colon james II. Bradford, 18th
Infantry Major Alexander S. Il. Keyes. 81 Cav
airy: Major John G.. Trumbul LIST Artillery; Major
John A. Darling 9Th Artillery; Captain Horace Is.
Sarson, ID Infantry: Captain Thomas q. Townsend
9Th Infantry; Captain John J. Haden. 9Th Infantry;
First Lieutenant Henry ]. Goldman, 9th Cavalry
First Lieutenant Robert u. Watkins Sth Cavalry
At the close OF their examna tons these officers Will
return 10 their proper stations.
Captain j. Is. Aleshire, assistant Quartermaster,
has been ordered from Chicago to Lexington. KY.
on business pertaining to tho purchase Of cavalry
and artillery horses. Lieutenant Edgar Jadwin,
Corps Of Engineers has been detailed to attend the
encampmcnt OF the North Carolina State Guard at
Wrightsville, n. c. Lieutenant H. i. Schenck, 9th
Infantry. has been placed on the retired list on
Naval ordsrs-Paymaster II. c. Machette ordered
home and placed on waiting orders; Passed Assist
ami Engineer n. O. Denig ordered TO the Constella-
ton: Commander g. w Very detached from duty
as inspector OF ordinance at Cramps shipyard and
ordered TO the Boston Navy Yard: Passed Assist
ant Surgeon II. N. 4. Harris order"' 70 the Pensa'
cola Yard
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-15
CATHOLIC SOCIETIES AND POLITICS.
BISHOP MOUND WARNS THE CATHOLIC BENEvo
LENT LEGION AGAINST GOING OUTSIDE
ITs PROPER SPHERE


Rochester. n. Y. July 1.-THE New-York State
Council of the Catholic Benevolent Legion opened its
fourteenth annual convention here to-day After
street parade this morning mass was celebrated by
the Rev. John T. McNamec. OF New-York State
spiritual adviser. in Cathedral Hall. The RI Rev
u. j. McQuad, Bishop of Rochester. occupied the
Episcopal throne, and In an address said:
. You come to this cathedral TO ask the blessing OF
God upon your deilberation. The Church comments
work that shows manly. go-shcad spirit With
the BOUNDS and limits set. IL is only when men pro-
ceed without GODS Blessing that they go asrray
Many OF these organizations OF such character
that the doors are barred to every Catholic They
require an oath that makes them slaves of others for
cation Is unworthy of American citizens Your or
ganizaton Is not a church organization. II I were
talking 70 priests would advise them 10 have moth
Ing 10 do win your organiza tons-as pastors IN
they wish TO join as members let them do So Nov
let me give YOU piece Of advice:
Beware OF politics Eschew politics these days.
man loses little by doing so. Two years ago an
argeiysof Cathol!cs-sod themselves 10 q political
party Their leaders got ONCE. the president 20: high
oftcc. but the 5000 members got nothing exceD the
betrayal of their order. '' ''e
wish In this county there was only one national.
lily You are all Catholics. ! would wish YOU 10 be
Catholic Americans In the broadcast and most patrit
otic sense.
This evening there a mass-mcetinE at which
Assemb,yman J. NJ. O'Grady presided The list OF
speakers included State President Richard j. Hutch
inson. OF New-York Bernard ]. York. Sts.e Chancel-
Tor. OF BROOKLYN; Anselm j. Smith. OF BUFFALO and
William j. Cando OF Buffalo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-15
BEARS SEIZE THEIR ADVANTAGE.
THEY FORCE DOWN GOVERNMENT BONDS.
INDUSTRIAIS AND RAILROAD STOCKS

THEY FORCE DOWN GOVERNMENT BONDS.
INDUSTRIAIS AND RAILROAD STOCKS
The only persons In the financial community who
view with any favor at all the Chicago platform
and ticket are the bears in the stock market Yes
teriay they seized upon the opportunity offered b.
tho declaration OF the repuda toniss TO attack
values They forced the Government per
cent bonds from llS, the price on Monday down
to 1l4%. Then they started IN on stocks They
found the Industrial shares the most vulnerable
For the more prominent OF these stocks compar-
ing the closing prices with those OF the day be-
FORE the losses were: Cotton OIL preferred. 5}s;
Leather preferred, Ais: Illinois Steel 3; Lacede
Cas- 2%; Minnesota Iron, .; Tobacco preferred, 49,
Metropolitan Traction. IA Chicago Gas. l's; Cord
age guaranteed 1is; Sugar. 3s; Bay State Gas.
IA: Tobacco common. l-S; Pullman, |; Leather
common. /; Rubber. I; Lead preferred, l.
Declines In come OF the railroad shares were:
New-Jersey Central. 3A Wheeling and Lake Erie
preferred, 3-s; Omaha. 2; Northwestern, 1&; Lake
Shore. Ia; Rock Island ~: Delaware and Hud-
son. 3-s: Southern Railway preferred. "; Denver
and RIO Grande. 1; Lake Erie and Western pre-
ferrth l. Railroad bonds generally were depressed.
4 fact that contributed TO the slump In Leather
preferred was the closing out OF loans in which IL
Recent adviccs from London were that Berth
MarH hsd so about thirty
thousand shares OF st. Paul stock. 1sdor Wormser
common with all the albltrage houses here. NO
bought stocks in this market and sold them in
mon With other foreign houses we bought ard
shipped to the other side great deal OF St Paul
and and NnsSy rn n' w stack Wv was a not
actual purchases and shipments OF stock. | should
say that the last London buying movement aggre-
was actually shipped. but some OF 1t s still being
S nfG for w. we're large
1t Is proper that this matter should be explained"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-15
GOOD WORK AT THE STATE CAMP.
THE I'D MAKES A PROUD sHowINo-Dls-
APPOINTMENT AT TIE POSTPONE
MENT OF GOVERNOR NOR
TONS VISIT.

State Camp. Peekskil n. Y. July 1i-The 80
Regiment Is setting II pace that other regiments
coming to camp this year will find 1t hard 10 io'-
low. The work they doing Is Thoroughly eN-
cellent In every particular They nave gone
through the battalion drills with only those mis-
takes that are to be looked for In regimcno that
has been doing major part of Its work IN an
armory, and their drills need no criticism The
guard mount this morning. like that OF yesterday
was equal IL not superior to anything done here
tofore this season. The appearance OF the details
was almost perfect Arms and equipments were
thoroughly clean and every one seemed to know
the duty expected Of him. Lieutenant Colonel butt
was very enthusiastic about 1t. and said 1t was one
of the best guard mounts he had seen In camp.
While the battalion of separate companies Is do
Ing good work. II is not up to the high standard
Of the regiment Their company drill IL pretty.
but they are not used to dfIlling IN battalion for
nation.
cool breeze has made the day comfortable. but
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-15
can Club This organization IL second 10 none IN
the city In It's determination to do all IT can 70 IN
sure success for the ticket In the coming election
PUTNAM COUNTY CONVENTION.
ENTHUSIASM FOR MKfNLEY AND HoBART-HAM-
II.ToN FISH INDoEsED FOR GOVERNOR.

PUTNAM COUNTY CONVENTION.
ENTHUSIASM FOR MKfNTEY AND HoBART-HAM-
II.ToN FISH INDoHsED FOR GOVERNOR.
Brewsters N Y, July l4-The Republicans OF
Putnam County assembled in convention Mt Carmel
to-day for the purpose OF elccing delegates to
the State. Congess and Judicial Conventions. Dis
trIct- Attorney Abraham j. Miller presided and
made a short speech on National issues which
was enthusiastically applauded b. all present.
There arc no silver Republicans In Putnam County.
Delegates were chosen AZ follows:
Statc-WillIam Wood, William w. Everett T. w.
Adds.
Congress-Edward c. Weeks. Arthur Townsend
Charles W. Penny. John Donohoe. Leonard W. Jay
cox, John II. Yale.
Jrdicial-Abraham j. Miller. Clayton Ryder and
Elisha N. Rusk.
The following resolutions were adopted:
Resolved That we heartily indorse the nomI.
nation OF Mckinley and Hobart for the oinses OF
President and Vice President OF the united safes
and pledge to them our earnest and enthusiastic
support, and we cordially invite all patriotic cru
zcns In our county who are In favor OF maintaln
ing our financial honor a Nation and the perpc-
tuity of institutions to join with us In secur-
INK their election.
Whereas The Hon. Hamilton Fish has for many
years represented ths county In the Legislature
as member Of the Assembly, serving WIN oistn.
gushed ability upon many OF the most Important
committees and being twice elected ny said assea
and by his wise and discreet course. has gained
the confidence and esteem of the Republicans OK
the state. and the thanks OF the people or MS
Resolved, That the delegates elected by this
Convention be. and they are hereby instructed 10
ddate for the Office OF Governor or the state ana
use all honorable means to secure his nomination
Speeches were made by Judge Wood and Major
Wells in presenting the resolutions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-15
A DRUNKARD FIGHTS IN BELLEVUE.
AFTER BITING THE wATCHMAN IN MISSION
RESTAURANT. HE STRIKES RIGHT AND
LEFT IN THE HOSPITAL RECEP-
TON

TION-ROOM.
william Muir. iron nnsher. went into tho
coffee house Of the New-York Bible Mission at No
Hs East Twenty-sixth-st., last evening and de-
manded meal He was under the influence Of
liquor and became abusive and disordery. one
OF the women who attended Muir became fright
tncd. and called In Joseph Burrows. the Waterman
OF the lodging-ho connected with the mission.
Burrows tried to get Muir to so out. and n scuff'e
followed. Muir managed to get Burrows's chin In
his mouth and held unit; three other men
forced him 10 let 90. When he did II required the
combined efforts OF all four men to hold Muir
down.
Policeman Johnson. who IL stationed at Bellevue
Hospital. near by. arrested Muir. The policeman
sent In call for n patrol wagon and took Muir
to the recepton-room Of the hospital to wait until
the patrol wagon came. There, however, Muir
broke away and fought furiously with all who
came near him. Frank Curtis. who IL In charge
Of the night clerks OF the hospital. was severely
kicked and barely escaped being bitten In the hand
DR. Preston was struck on the jaw.
Muir was nnally overcome again. and taken to
the East Thirty ffth-st atation, where Burrows
preferred charge OF mayhem against him. Bur
rows returned to the hospital and had HIS wound
cautcrlscd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-15
CANADIAN MARKSMEN AT BISLEY.

London. July 1.-THE Canadian marksmen ar
rived at Bslcy last evening. to take part In the
annual rce-shooting contests. having had weeks
practice at Staines. where they beat the London
and Scotch team In match for 10 n side. The
camp of the Canadians is the prettiest at Bislcy
1t Is fronted by n flower garden, and has the CAM
adam flag flying in It's centre. The men are In ex-
cellent health. dcspito the extreme heat Inc first
important contest in which they will take part
is the match for the Kolapore Cup. which will take
place On Friday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-15
A REPUBLICAN CLUES RATIFICATION.

The clubroom Of the Robert j. Wright Repub-
On Club OF the XxXIIId Assembly District will be
alive with enthusiasm this evening. when the rat-
ncntion Of the Republican nominees. Mckinley and
Hobart. will take place. Great preparations have
been made for this meeting and band will be In
attendance The Inside meeting will be In charge
OF Charles H. Beitel. the president. and Robert J.
Wright will preside at the outside meeting Among
the men expected to address the meeting are
Philip ID. Low Colonel w. r. spooner. Henry c.
Robinson and Harvey r. Andrews.
Every week members are being added to the
already large list OF efficient workers for the Re
publican party and tho Robert J. Wright Republi-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-15

Wherever labor tickets were run their votes
are included with the Populists. Figures are
added for Congressman In California, though
delegates from that State voted for silver, and
for West Virginia and Missouri the votes given
are for Congress In five other States besides
those above named the Republicans had ma1ori-
ties or pluraties. but they are States inclined to
silver and the Republican delegations voted for
silver coinage. In all the States above included
except California, the Republican delegations
were opposed TO free coinage.
few words will suffics TO complete the ac-
count Democratic boiling In Maryland, Della
ware and in West Virginia may fairly be
expected outweigh by far all Republican
loss In the Central Western States this
is the more probable because the Repubi-
Mats and the same silver fanaticism which
ms seized the Democratic party ana the
vctss are tried az by FIRE, while the Democrats
mo hs w been cast out Of Democratic conven-
lions nv Populism as In Michigan, Kentucky. IL
iinois and Nebraska, are sure TO make themselves
felt Michigan, Iowa, Minnesota ana Kansas
have already been recovered by Republicans
1ro,o the Ponulists. and voters will not take that
disease twice. In Nebraska the Io,Ozo VOTES iasl
year were of Administration Democrats, VIM
have been fghting Organism for years ana are
not likely 10 stop and In Missouri the friends OF
Bland feel that the boy Orator was n0t ne
sincere friend ne protested 10 be. on the racine
Coast men Of the best information believe Una. sa
every State will 60 Republican, because OF inc
evident need of protection. the more as these
States have little interest In silver
But the main fact 10 that the SOLD pnaiahH oi
Republican States east OF the central line ana
northNof the Ohio and Potomac. In which there
are Republican majorities over Democrats ana
Populists combined, and lmaJorities won In di-
rect bsttte for years against the silver heresy.
eaunof eAAiIy b. brokeu, and that body alone
DuA3ces to elect. with twenty votes TO spare.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-15
OBITUARY..
GIDEON REYNOLDS.

Troy N. Y. July H-Gideon Reynolds VINO "a
at Hoosic yesterday afternoon. was elected mem
her OF tho State Assembly on the Wing ticket b
1898 and was chosen Sheriff Of Rensselaer, County
in ls43 by the same party. serving one term In III
he was the successful Wing candidate for memess
Of Congress. and in ls4s he was returned to Coz
gress on stump" ticket. He was delegate p
the National Convention which dominated Jonn
tional Convention which nominated Lincoln IN -
Mr.. Reynolds was appointed by President Llncom
after serving year. He had served on the state
Committees OF both the Republican and Demo
cratic parties OF New-york.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-15
MIR. GoELETs SICKNESS

Cowes. July H-Dcspite the fact that certain COR
respondents have denied the truth Of the statement
cabled yesterday that Ogden Goelet. Of New
York. was lying seriously Ill on board the yacht
White Ladye. which has been anchored In this
harbor. the United Press learns that tho reports
three weeks ago. and for time was so seriously
sick that he was unable 70 leave the cabin Of he