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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-31

VIcToR, Colo, July S0.-The explosion
of so pounds OF giant powder In Victor
avenue seriously damaged four business
blocks. Many people were bruised and
out, but none killed. Those whose Injuries
are most serious are Mike Ryan, will
probably lose his eye; J. II. Holmes,
breast bone and arm broken; VIII Dahlin-
ger severe bruises. The damage, esti-
mated " $500, win be paid by the city, as
the powder was for use in work on the
streets.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-31

WAsHfNGToN, July 9s.-A number of
claims against Spain are accommodating in
the state department on account of Amer
lean citizens who have suffered In proper
ty and person from the operations of Span
ish troops in Cuba. One of the few that
obtaintd publicity was preferred by Nine.
Maria Dolores de Durio, a woman 80
years of age of Spanish birth, but who
married an American and was naturalized
In 1870 She claimed that her property in
Santa Clara was destroyed by Spanish
troops, her plantation burned and herself
fired upon by Spanish soldiers, although
the United States flag foated over her
home. For this she asks an indemnity of
5000 600
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-31
Is NIutehler a straddlerg

Ex-Congressman Howard Mutch-
Ter comes out straight in his North
ampton Democrat for the Democra-
tic ticket nominated at Chicago, al
though he is of another opinion in
his Easton daily paper. Speaking
of Candidate Bryan, Mr.. Mutchler
says: ''The ultimate interests of
the country will be better served by
such man upon even a doubtful
platform than by financial strad-
dler upon one that means nothing
to him, but whose name represents
the very highest scheme of all pro-
tective tariffs, which has found no
favor with the toiling millions, -
Times.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-31
Big Diamond Robbery.

NARRAGANsETT PIER, July IA dia
mond robbery, with $780, 900 worth of ths
sparkling gems reported missing, Is the
sensation of the hour here and the police
are busy investigating the mysteries Of
the affair. The property was stolen from
Mrs. J. J. Coogan, wife of a prominent
real estate man Of New York oity, who
has been staying for the past few weeks
at the Matthewson House here.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-31

DOVER. Del, July 29.-one more single
tax advocate, p r. O'Hara OF Whining
ton, was lodged in jail last night, where
his l2 companions have been suffering
with intense hsat. One has malariAl fever
A. II. Stephenson, president OF the So
ciety, in jail here, says he viii spend bis
last penny to make the town Of Dover pay
for the outrage.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-31
Ths storm's DevAstAtIon.

WHEELING, July 27.-Traffic on the
fourth division of the Baltimore and Ohio
has bean resumed. The train for the east
was the first to 60 through. The damage
inflicted to the railroad by the floods is
very heavy. In the town Of Mannington
the damage Is estimated at tI6O, 600, the
South PennsylvaDia company being the
heaviest loser. The Ohio Valley railroad
over the river viii not be open to traffic
for three weeks.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-31
NTass For Entombed Miners.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, July ga requi-
EN- mass for the repose of the souls of the
entombed miners in the Twin mine at
Pittston was celebrated in st. Mary S
church, Upper Pittston. Father Greve,
pastor, was oelebrant Bishops OHara
and Hoban and about 20 priests were In
attendance. Bishop Hoban preached the
funeral sermon and Bishop O'Hara gave
the final absolution.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-31
watson viii stav In the race.

NEW YORK, July 27.--The World pub
lished dispatch from Thomson, Ca, Civ
ing the replies of Thomas &c. Watson, the
Populist nominee for vice president, to
questions sent to him by that paper
First.-I will run the race TO the end.
Seoond.-- will make the fight even II
Mr. Sewall does not withdraw.
Third.-My opinion of the Fifty-seoond
congress, which was arralgned in my book
has undergone no change.
Fourth.-I am not a political trader and
will not resign in Sewalls favor even it
offered a cabinet position.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-31

There is field for silver in our cur
reney system just as there is for paper,
but it is one which is subordinate to
gold The United States cannot afford,
either as matter of honor or self inter-
est. to abandon the present single stand
ard New York Advertiser.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-31
Drowned while Rowing.

STANFORD. Conn, July 29.--Alexander
Inness of New York, aged 80 years. an in
mate of the Stamford sanitarium, was
drowned in Saltwater pond He lost his
balance while rowing boat falling over
board, and, being unable to swim, drown
ed before assistance arrived.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-31
BRYAN AND WATSON.
THE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES or
THE PEOPLES PARTY.

work Of the Convention at 81. Louis.
Candidate sewaIl Rsjected by the Pop
uIists-Bryan WssNAccepted-The Dec
laration OF Principles.
ST. LOUIS, July ss. - Many political
gatherings have been held in the Mound
City, but none more unique, exciting and
enthusiastic than the national convention
Of the Peoples Party. After nearly q
week of heat turmoil and speeohmaking,
the convention completed its labors, ad-
journod sine die, and the delegates have
mainly returned to their homes.
The main contest in the convention was
on the question of the nomination or in
dorsement Of the Democratic candidates,
BRYAN and Sewall Nearly all the dele
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-31

NEW YORK, July 29.-The Democratic
state committee met at the Hoffman
House. The session lasted only five min
utes. Buffalo was selected as the place and
Sept. 10 the time for the state convention.
No reference was made at the meeting TO
the ChioaRo platform or tioket.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-31

BATH, Me-, July s7.-In reply to a
question regarding the report that he
would withdraw from the Democratic
ticket Mr.. Sewall said: "Resigng
never withdraw, and never resign. l was
nominated by the Democratic convention,
and am Democrat.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-31

PHILADELPHIA, July 30, - The wire
service Arom the interior Of the state,
which was crippled by the storm, has been
restored, and reports received tell of great
damage to crops and buildings, and in
some oases loss u life from the fury of
the wind and lightning.
At Houtzdale, Clearfeld county, Frank
Brumbaugh was instantly killed by a
stroke Of lightning, and the Swedish
church, used as school building, was
struck by another bolt. Seven of the
pupils were knocked senseless. four of
whom are Ia a critical condition
At State college the Mechanical Art
building was struck and badly damaged
Two valuable horses 10 pasture field were
instantly killed.
At Cresson Presbyterian church was
struck and damaged.
Similar reports come from all over the
eastern section OF the state Damage to
drops, barns and outbuildings were gen
eFai
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-31
YanasrblIt ANA bal wan.

NEWPORT, July ss.--No bulletin on Mr..
Vanderbilt's condition was given out un-
til late today, whsn DIR. McLane made the
following statemant: "Mr Cornelius Van
derbilt passed q very good day and was
very bright Late in the day ne walked
about the room.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-31

POUeHKEEPsIE, n T., July 29.-Ed-
ward Sehattle, barber, aged 81, residing
in this city, fell from rowboat In which
he was rowing with several friends on the
Hudson river yesterday afternoon and was
drowned.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-31

CONCORD. N. H., July s7.-The ques-
tion in dispute between the New England
Granite works and their cutters has been
satisfactorily settled, and the 200 men
who have been on strike returned to work
today
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-31
Prominent Lum berman Dad

WILLIAhsPoRF, Pa, July 20-Benja-
min G. Bowman, one Of the most promi-
nent lumbermen IN this section, Died here.
Besides being connected with many local
institutions he was president OF the Bow
man Land company Of West Virginia.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-31
The Platform.
The following platform was adopted:

The following platform was adopted:
Preamble The Peoples Party. assem-
bled I'm national convention, reafIirms its
allegiance to the principles declared by
the founders of the republic and also To
the fundamental principles of Just govern
ment as enunciated in the platform of the
party in 1892, but recognizes that through
the action of the present and preceding
administrations the country has reached
crisis In its national life, as predicted in
our platform four years ago, and at present
prompt and patriotic action is the su-
preme duty of the hour. We realize that
while we have political independence our
financial and Industrial Independence is
yet TO be attained by restoring to the peo-
pies government the constitutional con
troll and exercise of the functions necessary
TO that end, which functions have been
basely surrendered by our public servants
TO corporate monopolies. The influence of
European money changers has been more
potent in shaping legislation than the
voice of the American people. Executive
power and patronage have been used to
corrupt our legislatures and defeat the
will Of the people, and plutooraoy has
thereby been enthroned upon the ruins of
Democracy. To restore the government
II the fathers and for the welfare and
prosperity OF this and future generations
we demand the establishment Of our eco
nomio and financial system which shall
make us masters~of our own affairs and
independent of European control by the
adoption of the following declaration Of
principles:
Finance We demand national cur
renoy, safe and sound, issued by the gem
sral government only, a fun legal tender
for all debts, public and private, and with
out the use Of banking corporations, an
honest, equitable and efficient means Of
distribution direct to the people and
through the lawful disbursements Of the
government.
We demand the free and unrestricted
coinage OF silver and gold at the present
legal ratio OF l6 90 by the United States
without welting for the consent of foreign
hations.
We daIsland that the volume Of oiroulat-
ing medium be speedily increased to an
amount sufficient to meet the demands Of
the business and population OF this oOun'
try and to restore the just level Of prices
of labor and production and thereby estab'
lish prosperity and happiness for the peo-
ple.
We denounoe the sale Of bonds and the
Increase OF the public interest hearing debt
made BY the public administration as un
neeessnry aud without authority of law
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-31

-'"b""' AAN"NH""i'e 4" W" A"NA.
New York, July 99.-Mark Hanna,
chairman of the Republican national com
mittee, is in the oity for the purpose of
opening the campaign in the east
Mr.. Hanna stamped the campaign as a
business movement by not losing any time
in selecting quarters. Hotels and private
houses were ignored, and a suit of Offices
in the Metropolitan Life Insurance build
ing were selected as the working head
quarters of the national committee, or at
least that part of 1t that will take charge
of the campaign in this section There are
five oommodious adjoining offices in all,
and Mr.. Hanna thinks that they will
make good working rooms. BY tonight
they will be furnished, and then, Mr. Han
ma says, I'VE will be prepared to convert
the few unbelievers in the east."
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-31

gates were favorable to Bryan for presi-
dent, but the major element, known as
the middle of the road faction, was op-
posed to Sewall for vice president.
The usual order of proceedings was re-
versed. The nomination of vice president
was made before that of president.
- The names of half dozen candidates
were placed before the convention for vice
president, and Thomas e. Watson Of Geor
Ria was nominated on the first roll call.
The middle of the road people won vic
tory in effecting the rejection of Sewall.
Notwithstanding the receipt of one or
more kilograms from William J. Bryan
declining to permit the use Of his name
on the Populist ticket unless Arthur Sew
all was also indorsed Bryan was formally
nominated for president on the first ballot
The whole number of votes cast was 1916,
of which Bryan received l,042, Eugene
V. Debs s, s. +. Norton of Chicago 32l,
]. S, Coxey and Ignatius Donnelly B.
In view of the fact that the middle of
the readers had been deserted by every one
of their more prominent leaders they GER
tainly put up a better fight than many at
first anticipated. The Texans cast their
solid 103 votes against Bryan. The Ala
bama California, Illinois, Indiana, Ken
tucxy, Michigan, Missouri and Wisconsin
Pops divided their votes but they stuck
fairly vol TO the middle of the road Tex
ans.
sketch of Thomas T.. Watson.
Thomas e. Watson of Thomson, Ga.
who was nominated by the Populists for
vice president, was born in Columbia
county, Ga, Sept. ., 1856 He received a
common school education and was then
sent to Mercer university, Macon, Ga AT
the end of his sophomore year he left col
lege for lack of funds and taught school
two years. He read law for a few weeks
under Judge W. r. MoLaws of Augusta,
Ga, and was admitted to the bar, com
mencing the practice of the profession at
Thomson, his old home, November, 1876.
He was a member of the Georgia legisla-
ture 1888; was Democratic elector for
the state at large in 1888, and besides the
practice of law has been and Is still
largely interested in farming. He was
elected to the Fifty second congress as a
Democrat receiving 3, 456 votes, against
397 votes for Anthony e. Williams, Re-
publican.
Mr.. Watson served but one term in CON
gress, being succeeded in the Fifty-third
by James C. G. Black, who was elected
rs a Democrat, receiving II, 772 against
12, ,333 votes received by Mr.. Watson who
ran as the candidate of the Peoples Party.
He also ran as a Populist for the Fifty
fourth congress from the same district,
but was again defeated by Mr.. Black.
Watson's unique personality made him
conspicuous figure in the house of repre-
sentatives. He was a fiery debater and
took part in numerous hot parliamentary
fights. In personal appearance Watson II
thin and angular, with a clean shaver
Saoe of intellectual cast and thick MOI
of auburn hair
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-29
NEW-ROCHELLE.

The Huruenot wheelmen had run to Bayohhs
on Sunday, and the New-Rochelle Wheeimeh 10
Coney Island.
The Reading Room at Moulton is Closed TOT inc
present but It Is the intention to open 1t again next
season.
DIR. Peck and DR.. Phelps have secured the mousse
A forty-fve pound bass is the largest eaten re-
norted recently in the neighborhood OF New.
Rochelle and was made by Adam kistnger last
week at Table Rock, off Larchmont.
The smoker and stag at the Casino toI o., t
under the personal supervision of Rufus Hatch I0i
the benefit of the Soldiers Monument FIho' VIII
have a varied and attractive programme.
The Illness Of Assemblyman Carlisle last week
prevented him from voting against the urea'ei
New-York bill.
q Mansfield Roman and his family are occupying
,her handsome house in Centre-ave Tor the SUM-
mer , ...
Mrs. Huntington Will spend the summer !" '''"'
Island with her brother -,
Under the Palms. at ST. John Meinou ~
Eniscopal Church tomorrow evening. Will De the
finest cantata ever presented In New-Rochehe'
Mrs William Lang died at her home on Monoay
evening from Injuries received by being kcked by
a horse Mrs Lang driving on MONDAY after
noon While in West Chester village the morse PC
came unmana BILE The streets are being repaired
there and q steam stone-crusher frightened tne
horse The woman fell in front OF the carriage
and one of the horses feet struck her In the aDd0-
men Her husband is the proprietor OF the Rocheie
Picnic Grounds, and is we'll known.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-29
LONG ISLAND NOTES.

Nelson Colyer. OF Woodbury.. OF ex-Justice
Robert c. Colyer. yesterday reported to the au-
thorties that while passing the convent at Syosset
on Monday evening he was attacked by a strange
man, who drew a revolver and fired at him. The
bullet passed through Mr.. Colyer's hat and made a
wound in his scalp. Colyer had been out collecting
money for his father. and had considerable sum
when the stranger accosted him. Colyer when he
felt he had been shot whipped up his horse and.
reaching home. sent for a physician The latter
dressed his wound and then a search was made
for the highwayman. but he not to be found.
Ground has been broken for the rectory OF the
new ST. Domnicks Roman Catholic Church In Oy-
ster Bay. The pastor. Father Belford. is popular
with his people and Is the first priest TO have a
resident charge In Oyster Bay. II is largely owing
TO his efforts that the building OF the new church
has been made possible. The church Is to be one
Of the finest on Long Island. and when completed
will cost about $4,000.
Coroner Mutt, Of Ozone Park, was on Monday
night told that Ernest Fisher, a workman en-
poyed In the Lalance & Grosjean factory. of Wood
haven had committed suicide. The man went up
stairs after dinner and hanged himself by a rope
suspended from hook in the centre OF the ceiling.
Fisher was thirty three years old, and dependency
caused him to kill himself.
William Hartman, ten years old, son OF the local
agent OF Boyer's freight company in College Point,
was severely injured Monday night He was
riding with Conrad Hartman, his grandfather. and
while attempting 10 get out OF the wagon missed
his footing and fell to the ground. He struck on
his face knocking out several OF his teeth inturing
his jawbone. ard he also received Internal injuries.
The boy was takvn 10 me ONCE OF Ut McFhersOn,
" he Will recover.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-29
WESTCHESTER COUNTY
MOUNT VERNON.

The womans Gymnasium celebrated "Nlsitors
Day" yesterday. II the second annual recep-
ton OF the organization, and the classes that haVe
been under the instruction and drill OF MISS ELIZA
beth MacNiartin during the fall and winter terms
gave an interesting exhibition OF their prohciehcy
In athletics. There three classes-the woman D
intermediate and children-for each OF which there
was an interesting programme of evolutions M
Guiding jumping vaulting. marching. Indian cluoS
dumb-bes and rope climbing. There was .d' 80
attendance OF visitors. most or tneiii reiatNes
personal friends of the contestants, ming the id
auditorium OF Fairfax Hall. NO men were per
mtted to witness the contests. but the women "Eo
were privileged to be present declared that the eA
hbition was most creditabe one
The managers Of the Mount Vernon EXTENSION
Centre met last night at No % South first,ave 10
hear the reports OF the winters courses anu 10 lay
out plan for next season
The CONGREGATIONAL Church Society VIII nave IN
"Old Folks Concert" IN the church tomorrow Night
Farnsworth Post OF the Grand Army OF the i.e-
public has arranged for specially interesuh5
entertainment for the public on the evening Oh
Memorial Day. The exercises Will be he!o IN LIN IN
coin Hall which the Republican Club mas gwen tne
use OF SO many years free Of expense 10 the war
veterans. one OF the chief features VIII pc an
Grafton by the Rev Dr. Thomas l.. Poulson, pastUr
Of the First Methodist Episcopal Church OF VIII
iainebridge and chaplain OF Custer POST N foui,
sor is an attractive and wide-awake speaker ana
he served throughout the Civil War as chaplain OF
the Isl Maryland Regiment Union Army? ana
was conspicuously brave IN two or three patues'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-29
TROUBLES IN THE 9TH REGIMENT.
AN ATTEMPT TO SECURE THE RESIGNATION OF
CAPTAIN GEORGE W. wIICoCks.

AN ATTEMPT To SECURE THE RESIGNATION OF
CAPTAIN GEORGE W. wIIcoCKs
The troubles in the 9th Regiment will not subsidc
When Lieutenant George s. Barnard. OF Company
c. resigned 1t was hoped that there would be no
more friction. and that the members could go TO
camp and their new quarters In perfect harmony
But the Company troubles broke out again on
Monday night. The colonel asked by Major
Japha Major Lorigan and number OF other off,
GERS TO request Captain George W. Wilcocks TO
resign In the document which the officers pre-
sened to Colonel Seward they averred that Captain
Wi.cocks had been guilty OF conduct unbecomlng an
officer and n gentleman. Captain Wilcocks declared
that the charges made against him were false, and
that he would not resign. Colonel Seward when
questioned, said that everything connected with the
matter would be closely investigated, and that II
the facts warranted It he would ask Captain Will
cocks resign.
The whole trouble originated some time ago when
Company gave a stag at the armory on a
mon report. boisterous and vulgar, and the doors
OF tho armory were kept open until after midnight.
making the affair Sunday morning entertainment.
The report denied by Captain Wilcocks and by
Coone Seward. II the present trouble IL laid before
court martial the true facts In the matter VIII
probably come to the surface. In the mean time
there rumors ahoat to the effect that the 9th
Regiment will be reduced to battalion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-29
TARRYTOWN.

The auditorium of the Tarrytown Lyceum was
comfortably filed on Monday evening by citizens OF
the village interested in organizing course OF iect
ures under the auspices of the State University Tx
tension The Rev J. Selden Spencer presided ana
Melvi Dewey, secretary Of the Board OF Regents
delivered an address that was instructive ana enter
tanning. He thoroughly explained the OBJECTS ana
aims of the University Extension and the dement's
of lectures delivered under its direction ana al me
finish of his remarks he was heartily applauueu.
Following Mr.. Dewey's address the organization
of the University Extension Society OF IarrytoWaih
was perfected by the election OF the following ON.
GERS: President Carol Durham. OF lrVlngtoh, Hrst
yIce-presdeat Charles Il. Curtis; second -ptesi,
dent George Z. Adams: secretary, MISS Margaret
p Grant: treasurer. Miss Ella Lowe with the eN-
cepon OF the president the other oicers are resi-
dents of Tarrytown The officers OF the society FORM
the Executive Committee OF the ORGANIZATION ADout
dfty members are already enrolled. Inc require
mefts for membership consist simply IN eacn ihens
her being required to dispose OF certain huHpeT oI
tickets for the No date has peen SCI ior
the onenne' OF the lecture course, whlch Will prop
ably not abe before next fall.
The first run of the season OF the TarrytowSn
wheelmen's Association William Linson. captain
will be to Stamford. Conn. on sunday May T. Inc
start will be from the Lyceum at O'CLOCK
Irv,n,k Chapter. No. 2ss r. A NJ Of Tarryteew .I
worked 90 r and NJ E. degrees at the rooms Oh the
chapter last evening. On Tuesday evening, May -
offc,al visit from the Grand High Priest and SIAN
Is expected, when the r. A degree VIII be worked