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Evening star., 1896-02-22
MURDERED AN ENGINEER.
Rage OF Drunken Tramp Who Was
Put on n Train.


Put OF Train.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
PETERSBURG, Va, February pa
shocking murder occurred at 800 o'clock
this morning at Weldon, N. c., when Matt
Dodd, an engineer on the Seaboard Air
Line. was shot through the head and killed
by a white tramp whose name is not
known.
Dodd had Just pulled into Weldon from
Raleigh with the Atlanta special when the
tramp jumped upon the locomotive and was
ordered off by the fireman. In getting off
the tramp dropped his hat on the loco
motive. He asked the engineer to give him
his hat, which he did. No sooner had he
done so than the tramp pulled a Pistol from
his pocket and fired the fatal shot.
The murderer ran off to house close by,
where he drew his pistol and attempted to
shoot another man by the name Of Wright,
but the weapon refused to fire.
The tramp, who was intoxicated, was
subsequently captured, securely tied and
threats of lynching him having been made,
he was taken to Halifax county Jail, few
miles from Weldon. The feeling against
the murderer is bitter, and it is probable that
an attempt at Iyncning Will be made to-
night.
Dodd resided at Portsmouth, this state,
and was one Of the most experienced and
best-known engineers on the Seaboard Air
Line.
Evening star., 1896-02-22
CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE.
The Democrats to Meet for Organiza-
tiOn Next Monday Night.

non NeSt MONDAY Night.
The democratic congressional committee
are to hold their first meeting Monday
night for the purpose Of organiZa ton.
After that they expect to hold frequent
meetings until they have fully mapped out
tLelr policy for the campaign. There is
little doubt that there will be a serious
struggle between tie two factions over the
question Of party policy, since considerable
criticism of the last congressional commit
tee has been indulged In by silver demo-
Gratis on account Of the alleged influence Of
Mr.. Harrity and the national executive
committee. There is not supposed to be
any connection between the national COM
Eittee and the congressional committee,
but before the last election President Cleve-
land Mr. Dickinson, Mr.; Harrity and Mr.
josiah Quincy suggested 5an association Of
the two &C -nmittces. The influence of the
Tauonal executive committee is said to
have been unfavorable to some Of the con-
gressional candidates of strong silver ten
dencies.
There is some danger that the feeling on
TINS subject may crop out when they como
to organize, but to prevent friction as far
as possible an effort has been made to
avoid any contest over the craftsmanship
of the committee. 1t Is expected that Sen
ator Faulkner will be reelected since it
has not been disputed that he worked very
hard, though upSuccesSfully in the last
campaign. 1t is probable. however, though
contest over the Craftsmanship may be
avoided, that an effort will be made by the
silver men to dominate the committee and
there will probably be declaration against
any association Of the work of this COM
mlttee with the work of the national COM
mittee or the League of Democratic Clubs.
Evening star., 1896-02-22
THE STRAIGHTOUT TICKET
The Democratic DELEGATION to Chicago is
Nearly Completed.
Only the Member From Georgetown
Remains to BE ChOsen-The Cen
traF Committee Meeting.

What is to be known as the "straightout
Jefersonian" ticket for the Chicago demo-
cratic convention from the District of Co
lUmbia had another name added to it last
night in that of Mr.. r. E. Mattngly of
South Washington. This gentleman was
decided upon at meeting held by leading
democrats of the eleventh, sixteenth and
seventeenth assembly districts, held at the
corner of Virginia avenue and 7th street
southwest, and at the same time the South
Washington Democratic Club was formed
for the purpose CT supporting delegates to
the LEGAL convention of March 10, who will
vote for Mr.. Mattingly and his colleagues
as delegates to Chicago.
On the "straightout' ticket there remains
but one other name to be added, that Of
some resident of Georgetown. Those al
ready agreed upon are Chairman William
Holmead, who represents the county; Frank
+. Morgan, from East Washington; John
Boyle and E. L. Jordan, from the middle
districts, and Mr.. Mattingly. All these
gentlemen are popular and have strong
followings, which they have agreed to
there seems to be little doubt that they
VIII control the local convention by a very
substantial majority. There will be, how
ever, a vigorous effort made to break this
cembination. and gossip this morning point
ed to the formation Of another ticket. head
ed by Mr.. j. Fred. Kelley and ex-Warden
Burke Of the District Jail.
1t was rumored that Mr. James L. Norris
would support these gentlemen and their
colleagues. but who the latter will be could
Tot be aScertained. The preliminary or
ganization Of the local convention will be
IN the hands of Messrs. Boyle, Holmead and
friends. as the members of the democratic
central committee are nearly all favorable
to their candidacy
The central committee will hold a meet
ing tuesday night and finally decide the
question relating to the holding Of the con-
Hention and arrange the preiiminaries for
the primary elections on March 10. Con-
siderable speculation has been indulged in
as to how the Judges of the election will
oe chosen. 1t can be authoritatiyely stated
that the central committee will select
them Each member Of the body will be
allowed to present the names Of three
gentlemen as judges. in his respective as
sembly district. and the committee Will
then examine their qualifications and de-
term1ne whether they are acceptable or
not In case a name is not favored the
committee Itself will choose some other.
The convention Will be held in the Acad-
envy Of Music.
Evening star., 1896-02-22
CELEBRATING IN LONDON.
The American Colony Honorfuc
Washington's Memory,

Copyright, 1896, by The Associated PressD
LONDON. February 2o.-While Washing
tons birthday is being celebrated in the
United States the members of the Ameri-
can colony here are honoring the memory
of the father of his country In an ap-
propriate manner. Honest love for home
institutions is bubbling over in many ways,
and "Old Glory" is waving proudly over
many building here. in defiance of fog,
SCOT and anything else.
At the United States embassy the Amer
ican ambassador. Mr.. Thomas F. Bayartl.
and Mrs. Bayard, held a reception during
the earlier part of the day, and in the
evening at the Grafton galleries, under the
auspices of the American Society, there
will be banquet at which 400 loyal Amer
leans will place their feet under the ma
hogany, clink glasses, cheer for Gods
country and applaud all patriotic senti-
ments loudly and honestly, all the more
SO, perhaps, because 1900 miles of briny
water separate them from the land they
nll love SO we'll and the friends they hold
SO dear.
The banquet hall has been handsomely
decorated with flowers and flags the music
will be furnished by first-class band, and
the guests will include the staffs of the
United States embassy and United States
consulate general, as well as Americans
from nearly every part Of Great Brit ain
Gpu Ireland.
Evening star., 1896-02-22

semi-silver- democrats want is good
western man." who Is strong with The
farmers, has respectable standing before
the public and Is q silver man, without
having been at any time an agitator or
suspected Of being in sympathy with the
popuists. When it comes to naming him
they scratch their heads and look silly.
sj1s thus far and the rssn1t Of thair inint
consultations. all points to q split in the
convention. The attempts to get together
seem only to make more pronounced their
good western man. they might manage
to patch up some sort of an agreement, but
he is not yet In sight.
Evening star., 1896-02-22
Personal Mention.

Paul D. Crevath, the New York lawyer, is
at the Arlington. Mrs. Crevath, who was
Miss Agnes Huntington, the prima donna
accompanies him.
A. w. Lyman. formerly Washington cor.
respondent Of the New York Sun, and now
editor and proprietor Of the Helena, Mont
Independent, is at Chamberlin's.
Baron and Baroness Branca of Calabris
are at the Arlington. The baroness was
formerly Miss Lorng Of New York
Mrs. Powers, wife Of the Vermont Con.
gressman, their daughter, Miss Carrie, and
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Jurdewine, an intimate friend
arrived a t the Riggs House today.
Chas. Davis, a prominent resident OF
Binghamton, N. Y, is at the Riggs House
on business with the Treasury Department
Joseph E. Willard, son Of Joseph Willard
of this city, and the leader Of the repub-
iicans in the Virginia legislature is at the
Ebbitt from his Fairfax home.
Dr.. c. II. Briscoe Of Chicago is at the
Ebbitt.
Ensigns B. F. Hutchinson and w. v.
Pratt of the navy are at the Ebbitt.
w. B. Gill Of the Western Union Tele.
graph Company is at the Raleigh.
Evening star., 1896-02-22
COMMITTED by the President.

The President has commuted to two years
the three-year sentence imposed on John
Moore In Arkansas for bringing whisky into
the Indian territory. He has denied pardons
to Plenty Brandon, convicted in Kentucky
Of issuing bogus money orders. and to Jacob
A. Kemp, convicted in Minnesota Of stealing
letters. in the latter case indorsing his de-
nial as follows: '"rhe stealing of mail mat
trusted agents Of the government, Is far too
common. and do not regard the sentence in
this case as in any sense undeserved or
severe. ! am not willing to give currency
by those who commit such crimes"
Evening star., 1896-02-22

union. The speaker said that Washington
did not exhibit the ability Of a great MILL
tary commander in planning a campaign.
His policy was the Fahian one, and 1t
was the best possible that could have
been adopted, and resulted in victory for
NE American cause. He was a construc-
ZIONIST, and he saw through the smoke of
battle the shapely form of the coming re-
pGblic. His inf1uen was powerful in Sc
curing the adoption Of tho Constitution,
and without him the result would have
been In doubt. Continuing, he paid grace
1ul tribute 10 the character of the first
President, and commended the cherishing OF
his memory as helpful in promoting pa
triotism at the present day.
Evening star., 1896-02-22
FOR FINANCIAL RELIEF.
May Call an Extra Session If None is
Given by This Cnn.ress.

Mhy Call an Extra Session II None is
Given by This Congress.
1t is stated, with apparent authority, that
Mr. Cleveland intends to carry on the fight
for relief financial legislation by this Con-
gress to the last extreme. Since the tariff
bill and bond bill are conceded by the lead
ers In Congress to be beyond revival, an
effort 1s being made to hurry up the other
legislation, so as to have an early adjourn
ment. The "tip' is given now that if an
early adjournment is mad, without legisla-
tton for the relief of the treasury, the
President will Immediately call an extra
session. The only purpose this course could
have Is political, since the same conditions
would exist In an extra session as now
prevent legislation, and the only idea would
be to emphasize the helplessness of the re-
publican Congress.
Evening star., 1896-02-22
The Emancipation Celebration.

Resolutions were adopted at meeting
held last night at Hallilean Fisherman's
Hall. on Pennsylvania avenue, declaring
that the celebration of Emancipation day
should be under the aontrol and direction of
the Emancipation Celebration and Historl-
cal Association Of the District Of Columbia.
Several speeches were made and much inter-
est was evinced on the subject
Evening star., 1896-02-22
Refused a Pension.

The Commissioners have refused q pen.
sion to ex-Ffreman James ]. Taylor, who
was dismissed the service because of phys>
ical disabilities. He claimed to have beer,
injured in the line Of duty, but the Corus
missioners overrulsd his plea.
Evening star., 1896-02-22

This morning about 2 o'clock John Bur-
CESS, colored. forty-five years DID, living at
300 1th street southeast. was severely in
jured about the back by falling from q coal
car IN the Baltimore and Potomac freight
yard. He was sent to his home by the
police
Evening star., 1896-02-22
Marlboro Road,

The Commissioners late yesterday after
noon reported with several amendments the
bill which has for, its object the chartering
Of the Washington and Marlboro railroad
and allowing 1t to enter the city by means
of a bridge across the Eastern branch. The
Commissioners propose that a clause be In
serted in the bill requiring the road to be
completed within two years. and suggest
that the bill be referred to the Secretary
of War on the proposition to construct a
bridge across the Eastern branch
Evening star., 1896-02-22
Musicale at the White House.

Mrs. Cleveland will entertain a few
friends at a musicale at the White House
this afternoon. The stellar attraction will
be Mr.. Archie Crawford, the young En-
glish baritone.
Evening star., 1896-02-22

Has Deen Dismissed.
Upon the recommendation Of Chief Paris.
Fireman James A. DAILY has been dismissed
from the force.
Evening star., 1896-02-22

It you want today's
news today you can find
It only in The Star.
Evening star., 1896-02-22

A Good Western Man Wanted.
What the anti-administration, silver ana
, 1896-10-10
KING soLoMoN's NOTION

KING SOLOMON's NOTION
That There is nothing now under the
sun" does not always convey the truth.
Especially is this true a. regards me
new composite cars now operated
daily via the Chicaso. Union Pacific
and Northwestern hne between Salt
Lake City and Chicago.
The handsome buffet smoking and
library cars are entirely new through
out, of latest design, containing all
modern improvements, and + well
supplied with writing material, the
leading daily papers, illustrated peri
odicals, magazines, etc.
The fact that these cars run daily via
THE Overland Limited" and that the
Union Pacific was the line west Of Chi
cago to inaugurate this service should
commend itself to all
See that your tickets Rad via The
Overland Route"
N1d popora ~ mt r,nA~p vossp o~~nA&a
, 1896-10-10

tTobr. GREG. scr:~ls.J. impafrec. mills i.c-
out Of en- ploym ent and q state Of panic and
business disorder prevailing in every pert Of
the country. II a mere doubt as to the kind
II money we intended to use produced these
distressing results. what. think you.. would os
de Probable consequences of . deliberate de-
termination upon the part of our people 70
adopt silver monometaliisrn US . permanent
system2 The imagination can scarcely con.
ceive the deplor;lble state OF society that
would Immediately follow the announcement
OF such "a policy. and ! will not attempt to de-
scribe i:.
II cannot be possible that in the closing
yca-. Of the Il .peteenth century and In thus
great IL: d FREE republic the people themselves
will imi.a'. the bad example set BY the COT
rr-. pulcntates OF Europe, who have made
heir names 10 ever odious in history BY de
basing the money Of their subjects and rob
bing The industrious poor Of the just rewards
of their labor. The greatest crime shor. OF
absolute political enslavement that could be
committed against the workinRmAn In this
country would be to conflscate his labor for
the benefit of tho employer by destroying the
value of the money In which his wages arc
paid: but, gcntlrmcn, this irreparable wrong
can never lie parpetrated under our system OF
government unless tie laboring man himself
assists in forging his own chains.
And now, gentlemen. having submitted, -
briefly and as plainly IN the nature OF the sub
ject would permit, some Of the reasons VIII l
think your Interests demand the maintenance
Of a sound and stable currency, thank you
most sincerely for your kind and patient at
tention and will detain you NO longer.
, 1896-10-10

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve IN an an
tiseptic, soothing and healing applica-
ton for burns, scalds. cuts, bruises.
etc, and cures piles like magic. 1t in
stantly stops pain. Chas. N. Setetle.
, 1896-10-10

Old papers to put under your carpets
at The Republican ofaca.
Daily Republican Soc per month
, 1896-10-10

8uluClCAg W lAA sAo AAo W ~
metallic currency, and under this ratio gold
and silver exchanged places. Silver went out
Of the country and gold cnme In, and from
that time until after tho passage of the act Of
1873 we had practical gold monometalltsm,
except during the period Of the war. when we
had no metallic money of any kind. When the
great civil war began, VIC had no silver In
circulation except the subsidiary coins author
ised by the act Of 1855, but we had gold and
paper redeemable in gold. and II was not long
be4ore We had another practical illustration Of
the natural law that the inferior or less vaiu-
aba legal tender currency will expel the su-
psrioF or more valuable legal tender currency
iron circulation.
Payer Currency Of War Period.
Early In 1852 congress, most unwisely. in my
opinion, authorised tho issue Of legal tender
paper TO circulate a. money, and the usual and
inevitable result followed. Gold ceased to he
ussd = money and the hanks and the treasury
having suspended specie payments. the coun'
try was flooded with n aepreciated currency
worth 1t times lesA than ~ on the dollar.
Later ON fractional paper currency was au-
thorised by congress, aud the eject OF this
was to drive ont 1t circulation oven the light
wsdght Subsidiary coins, ind for many Year,
p0t . ningle pieos Of metallic money Of any
kind wns used by the people except ON the Pa
40 ooast, where gold continued TO circulate
q ~ s,tual intrinsic vnlus without reCnrd 70
~ Aasitious value which the acts VI congress
aetsibuted 70 the legal tender paper.
Twill endenvoF TO show you hereafter what
sBscs this deprecated currency had upon the
ENNoee u labor and upon the prices Of com.
[meGtttno which the lnboScrs were compelled TO
tAstha0 With thsir wagcs. my purpose at the
EUes40e ncssns being simply 10 prove. by our
Ss: sss;s.s !. ~ 8. y az !. s@P s.s ss.s = t sssa,n
gS1d nnd n11VsR eoins II IT, 0ms dcnomina-
Nm = ~ ratio which does ~ correspond
, 1896-10-10


Money received for wages. like money re-
eeived on every other account, Is valuable only
10 the extent that 1t can be exchanged for tho
70 suggest that q dollar worth 10 cents will
lar worth 100 ccnts- To call . dime u dollar
value or purchasing power; IL would still buy
onlya dimes worth Of goods. II these PROPOSE
tons are correct, It IL clear that when wages
are paid In . deprecated currency the rates Of
wages must be increased In proportion TO the
depreciation Of the money and in proportion
10 the increase In the prices Of other things, or
The lAborer will suffer . loas. But ] afarm that
u u the universal rule that the rates Of wages
do not increase in proportion to the depreciA-
ton In the value Of the money In which they
are paid. and that when the currency Il depre-
cinted the rates Of wages do not increase In
proportion to the increase in the prices Of the
commoditiea the 1aborer II compelled to pur-
chase. II there has been 4 single exception to
this rule in this or In any other country, MY
Investigations have not enabled me to Ind II,
and ] do not believe one can be found
Ous Was ezpsrienes with Dspsseiatsd
u u NOT my purpose to weary you by tho
presentation Of voluminous statistics, or by .
tedious recital At facts, hut tho pafticular
rsuposition now under oonsideration u 1t such
1fcat tmpoetancs n ~ discussion a this sub
lea tkat roo mus psfmtt ms to call rom -
Enoa3al at1esttoa 10 IL expsF3encs Of the labor
t1Ipsupl1Sn our owu country during tbs years
t11aAiaAsay following IL iAtsoduottoo 1t de
ffq mnee A7{xlnsy n III A1lQ p
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-08-24
Lehi Nnirs.

Linn, Aug. 49, On "Wednesday
lat cloud BURT IN tbe mountains
eat OF Alpine, cnuflng ~ large volume
OF water 90 rush down what 10 kuOw 70
o. Dry creek, n0udiuE several iaiml,
roads and bridges anu d0ing c3naidofa'
bio damage.
Mr.. Otto Hudson % mining ftms DO
discovered n nnu quaUy OF sandstone
IN the hills west OF Utsl Lskc. about
eleven miloa from Luu. /. Is mia.
tute Of grey and while stttaked, and
when cut and pllltl 81 l1uks votJ
handsome. IL belongs 10 the Hu son
and holy Mining company. Tho vein
s shout thirty icoi thick. Mr Hudson
oxptcla 10 see Il used very extouuycly
In tue noar future.
Notes from Geneva mliu by one on
the ground. Hundreds u people;
scores Of tents anu wagons; dust ankle
deer; several shower; bateball plaj iug;
one young man hot two nnHeIs bfokei
one old lady bit with "a bail ami hun
badly; boy thrown cut " carriage
and hunt Hlightiyi ono elderly lady
thrown out OF wagon ana her back
broken; poor lights ii the pavilion At
night, ana late trains 10 carry the poo.
plo home.
by n letter received from J. II.
Rueson we learn In Lohi, that he 10
doing a good WORK IN tho birmingham
conference, disifiButing tracts and
holding many outdoor meetings.
Many are willing 10 listen 10 the uuihs
given them by the Elder, while sImc
iool TO scon aud make light Of the
Gospel.
The sound Of our sugar factory
whistle again seems 20 BE- a welc me
visitor. Tue company has commenced
To boil up tholf last ycni'a iyfup, anu
arc preparing for The reception OF the
boois, which are expected 10 arrive
soon, NJ they are commencing 10 fipen
In several places.
The ID. 4 II. q. W. Co. sold 1885
tickets this week ON account VI the
Black Hawk reunion which was held
al Geneva.
Some one attempted TO enter the
bakery OF Mt. o terton last night but
a shot from NIghtwatohman Tidcomb
caused the party to leave.
Mr.. a. GudmansoB, our investor
aud lewuler, hasmovcd Into his new
place Of business, which looks we'll.
Mr.. Louis Gafii, merchant and opera
house owner, IA about to put up n new
building on Main street, which will be
used by /. q. q. 4. anu X. Of r., the
lower part 10 b. used for n drug store.
Mr.. J. Holtwofth has his new
building nearing completion. II IL very
handsome in APPEARANCE anu when
completed will be an ornament 10 the
part Of town whore Il IL located.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-08-24

MIR. James A. Pollock was expected
home from the Elst this Afternoon.
Ofe to the value OF s45 per ton, IL 10.
noried TO have been discovered 10 the
Republican at Bingham.
w. a. Rhodes, n cufbstone stock.
broker, was exhibiting some fino atorl.
mons Of ore taken from tho Alamo nj
Bingham today.
Southern Censor Charles Weight
was down from tho Holland Placer
claim few days since. He cold
Dan Jensen some nne bars OF pRunod
gold. lie and bis partner Ars taking
out S25 week now tut Will soon pui
In machinery ana take cut slOO a
week.
Dan Franson 10 in from state Line
says the Southern Censor. Ho tbs
comfortable news regarding Elsinofe
people. A few days since u live coal
blew onto tont belonging 10 Chrlitie
Lee, Thos. christensen aud himself.
A. n result, all their supplies were
consumed. J. w. Sylvester has pur.
chased siK lots on the tawnslte and i.
building house to rent. There'a no