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Celebration for the Third Time of
the Annual Holiday.
THR0NGS WITNESS TIE PARADE
Organizations That Turned Out
and Their Appearance.
1 N T W o DIV ION S

The third Labor day parade in the Dis
trict of Columbia since Congress enacted a
law making the first Monday in September
legal holiday took place today and was
an entire success.
AS it was only the trades Unions affiliat-
ed with TIE Central Labor Union who
marched, the assemblies connected with
the Federation of Labor and d. A. &C. X.
of L., having decided to devote the day to
an outing at Marshall Hall and River
View, there We're, of course, fewer per-
sons who paraded than there were in either
of the parades which preceded 1t in 1891
and 1885, respectively.
Those no marched presented, however,
a very creditabie appearance and attract
ed fully as much attention and were as
highly complimented by the spectators as
has been he case on similar occasions
heretofore.
lovelier day for a national holiday
could not have been asked for. The haze
that filled the air kept off the hot rays Of
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which stated that the Granite Cutters of
Washington were the pioneers in the eight
hour-day movement.
The Galvanized Iron Workers were the
next, and had thirty men in line, with Mr..
j. T. De Vaughn as marshal. They wore
dark suits and hats and badge.
Local Branch Nos. 10 and % of the Ma
tional Association of Steam and Hot Water
Filters and Helpers were marshaled by Mr..
John A. Brett, and had fifty men in line.
They wore dark clothing with badges and
carried a large United States flag and
guidons.
The Electrical Workers and Engine eers'
Union, No. 667S, came next,kunder the mar
shalship of Mr.. NJ. o. Spring, with Mr..
George A. Malone as aid. Both organiza-
tions rode in carriages, Of which there were
eighteen in line, nearly all of which We're
profusely decorated with flags and bunting,
the horses also coming in for share An
attractive feature was large electric gong,
which was sounded at intervals along the
wore badges. and others small electric
gongs on their left breast.
The members Of the BARRIERS Union
brought up the rear of the first division
They wore dark trousers, white coats and
caps, and the marshal, Mr.. Richard s.
Salmon, carried a banner
The Second Division.
To the second division were assigned the
carpenters, stereotypers, BARRIERS, PAYERS,
bakers, confectioners, brewers, hodcarriers
and members of the miscellaneous trades,
and the division was directed to form on
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SOUND MONEY RALLY,
A Large Number Attend the barbecue
at Fails Church.

Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star.
FALLS CHURCH, Va, September e.
The republican barbecue under the aus
pices of the Mckinley and Hobart Sound
Money Club of Falls Church. ]. C. De Pu-
tron, president, is in progress here today
in Crossman's Grove.
Early in the morning people began TO
gather from all sections of the county and
at this hour fully 1,500 people are in the
grounds and the number is steadily i'll
creasng. The morning train from the ci V
brought the Mckinley and Hobart March,
irg Club OF Washington, $50 strong. John
Middleton, president, and A. W. Forbush,
vice president, and Capt. W. S. Odell in
command. The Cnicn Republican Club of
Washington, forty strong, was also On
hand, and delegation from the Union
Veterans Patriarchial League. The Fourth
United States Artillery Band accompanied
the visitors. They were met at the de-
here.
The procession marched to the center of
the town, where pole had been raised, and
flag was soon unfuried to the breeze
with music and cheering.
Gen. j. Hall Sypher OF Louisiana was in
troduced by President De Putron and made
few remarks. The procession then
marched to the grove, where c large num-
ber of people had assembled.
The program was opened by Rev. Levi
H. York Of Washington. Then Prof. Robt.
Nourse was introduced and was speaking
when this report closed, at noon.
Among the other speakers present and to
follow him are Col. p. III. McCaull repub-
lican candidate for Congress from this dis
trict: Judge r. E. Doan of Ohio, Gen. S. S.
Burdette. e. E. Burton of New York,
Judge j. ]. Weed of Washington, and 9TH
ers are expected this afternoon.
Ample provision has been made for din
ner for the large number present. Two
beeves, roasted whole, and other provi-
sions in abundance are on hand. The af-
fair promises to be a field day for sound
money, Mckinley and Hobart.
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Sending Representative Towra,.
Speeches Into the NOrthwent.
The managers at silver party headauar-
tiers have ordered 100000 speeches of Rep
lesentative Towne to be printed in Scandi-
1avian for distribution in the northwest
1t Is said that the silver people are having
harder work converting the Scandinavians
than all other classes of voters put to-
gethcr.
Chairman Stevens changed his mind
about coming to Washington. He will be
present at the notification of Mr. Bryan
by his party committee. He Will then make
trip to Denver and will be away some
time.
The silver party managers claim to be
making great progress in the matter of
clubs in Wisconsin. The democratic man.
ayers have also received information from
Wisconsin 20 the same effect. S. Edward
McCully, secretary of the Wisconsin silver
committee, writes that 80 per cent of the
party is made up of old-time republicans.
We can carry this city and state" he
says. I'VE now have $500 republicans
pledged for Bryan and free silver in this
city (AIilwauhee) alone.
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FUSION IN CALIFoRNIA.
Democrats and POpuiists Agree ON
Congregational Candidates.

SAN FRANCISCO. September THE
conference committee of democrats and
populists, appointed to agree upon rlan
of fusion for congressional nominees fin
ished its labors last night. The following
nominees were indorsed: First district
Cutter, dem ,crat: second Decorcy demo-
ciat; third, English. democrat; fourth. Nc
Guire, democrat; fifth, f. i. Kiane. pop
ulist; sixth, Barlow, populist; seventh, Cut
Ter, populist.
Montieth, the populist nominee of the first
district; McGlashan, populist OF the second:
Kelly, democrat, of the fifth, and Maddox
democrat, or the seventh, will not accept
the verdict Of the committee and Will be
Independent candidates
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SENATOR THURsTON's SPEECH.
1t Is Awaited With Great Interest mt
baltimore.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
BALTIMORE, Nd, September 7-Great
interest is felt here today in the republican
mass meeting which will be addressed by
Senator John NJ. Thurston of Nebraska
this evening. This is the first regularly
organized meeting of any Importance OF
the campaign, and large attendance is
assured. The republican committees ha We
been working hard to make the meeting is
enthusiastic as possible In order to offset
the effect of the Bryan meeting on tie
21st. which the democrats assert will be
of imposing proportions.
committee, consisting of Mr.. James A.
Gary. Chairman Stone of the city commit
tee, w. w. Mcintyre, congressional candi-
date in the fourth district; DR.. w. S.
Booze. congressional candidate in the third,
and Charles H. Linville, will meet Senator
Ihurston on his arrival here this afternoon
Governor Lowndes will preside over the
meeting, and Mr.. Wellington will intro
duce Senator Thurston. The meeting will
be held In front of the music hall on Mt.
Royal avenue.
Candidate Bryan will deliver his speech
at the same place two weeks from today.
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Ii on CANADIAN SOIL.
He Bids Farewell to Uncle Sans Ter
ritOry.


NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y, September -
Ii Hung Chang passed over into Canada
by way of the Suspension bridge a little
after o'clock today. The distin guished
Chinaman Travelled on a special Canadian
Pacific train, which had been brought to
this side Uhe first ever brought into the
United States, by the way) especially for
his convenience. The train will arrive in
Toronto this afternoon, where an attempt
will be made to induce Ii to appear at the
exposition. but as he avoids crowds when
he can, he Is not likely to accept the invi-
tation. His purpose now IS to get TO the
Pacific coast as rapidly as consistent with
safety, and he will take most of his in
spection of Canada from car windows
1t is understood that Ii Hung Chang is
preparing autograph letters of thanks to
George w. Boyd, assistant general pas
senger agent of the Pennsylvania railroad,
and Maj. Gen. Ruger, the Presidents rep
resentative on the tour. Both these gentle
men have been tireiess in their efforts to
make the visit of the distinguished visitor
a pleasant one, and 1t is because of their
Kindness that the viceroy desires to write
1hem personal letters of thanks.
He has also expressed his intention of
sending handsome presents to Mr.. Boyd and
Gen. Ruger when he reaches his nome
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DEMAND THEIR RELEASE.

Armenfans Say They Were Promised
Life and Liberty.
MARSEILLES, September 7.-The Ar
menians who recently arrived here from
Constantinople en- board the steamship La
Gioronde, after having surrendered to Sir
Edgar Vincent, one of the directors Of the
Ottoman Bank, after attacking and holding
that building for a night, and who were
arrested on landing here, have sent a COL
lective note to the minister of the interior
demanding their release on the ground that
the sultan promised them life and liberty
If they surrendered. They expect to sail
shortly for New York.
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the sun, hut II was still warm enough 10
make outdoor life attractive. Early IN
the morniIg the crowds began to gather
along the business streets of the city in
order to secure available places from which
to see the display.
The line was formed K and Sth streets
northwest. the first division on X street
west of sth, and the second on sth north
of K street, and at 1910 am. moved in
the following order: Escort of mounted
police, under Sergt. Hess: Chief Marshal
B. Miller; representa- tives- central bodies.
Central Labor Union, president, Milford
Spohn: vice president pro tenn, F. c. Moul-
den; secretary, Joseph F. Torrens; SER
geant-at-arms, William White. Building
Trades Council. president pro tenn, G. a.
Cox; vice president, J. P. Haley: secretary
J. NJ. Boyce; treasurer. j. J. Crowley. Chief
Marshal Silver and his aids, Messrs. NJ. T.
Canty and J. B. Miller, were each mounted
on a handsome horse, and each wore a
sash and badge appropriate to his rank.
The First Division.
The first division was in charge of Mar
shall W. w. Danford, who. like the chief
marshal. rode a fine charger and wore a
sash and badge
The division was headed by Prof Weber's
Band of twenty-five pieces, each member
Of which wore white trousers and cap and
a dark blue coat, presenting an exceeding
ly attractive appearance.
First in the lire were the bricklayerS 800
strong, under the leadership of Marshal
Joseph F. Williams. They wore a dark
flue suit with slate-colored hat, and each
carried a cane. Their appearance attracted
much attention ard they were the recipients
of many warm encomiums. Mr.. Williams
had as his aids Messrs. William Roach,
James holland, Charles Goodchild, William
Pollard, Patrick Kline. Howard Clarkson,
David Downey, Thomas Corridor, John
Gleason, Michael Welsh, John Stanley,
Taylor Hunt, William Tibbs, Andrew
Lewis, John Kennedy, Charles Stewart
and w. E. Bresnahan. The brickayers
carried number of flags in their lire.
The Granite Cutters, who came next, were
under the marshalShp of Mr.. George +.
Smith. There were about fifty men in line
They wore dark clothes and hats and car
ried several flags and banners, one of
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Post Office Clerks Convention.

CHICAGO, September THE Chicago
Post Office Clerks Association has ap-
pointed a committee Of twenty to meet the
delegates from the east on their way to the
national convention of the Post Office
Clerks Association in Denver next week
and entertain them during their brief stay
here. The association is composed of local
associations in every first and second-class
post office in the United States, numbering
in all about 1900 members. Their aim is
to secure from Congress reclassifcation
Of salaries.
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DELAYED BY BAD ROADS.
PrOgress OF the Relay Riders From
California.

ALBANY, N. Y, September 7-The re-
Law riders of the San Francisco-New York
tour reached here at 5:3S this morning, not
having made up any Of the lost time of
seventeen or eighteen hours. The Albany
Bicycle Club furnished two of their best
riders from here. but there is little hope
of much gain, as the roads are in bad con-
dition from the heavy rains of yesterday
and last night.
POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y, September T.
The trans-continental bicycle relay mes
senger left this city at 1925 this morning.
The change of relays was made in front of
the post office in which the message was
stamped.
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electors and democrats charge that he will
create discord and trouble until he secures
a realignment of matters in that state for
his own benefit. 1t Is doubted by well-in-
formed authorities that a change can be
made without jeopardzing the chances of
Bryan.
Colorado Solid for Bryan.
Mr.. Thomas F. Dawson of the Associated
Press has returned from a summer vaca-
ton spent in his cherished state of Colo
RADIO. He was asked this morning how DO
litieal matters were in the centennial state.
Everything Is virtually one way in Colo
rado," said Mr.. Dawson. II believe Mr..
cent of the votes in Colorado. Mr.. McKin-
ley may get some, but they will be very
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BOMB THROWN IN LONDON.
No Serious Damage DOne-Due to
Petty Spite.

Petty Spite.
LONDON, September This city now
has bomb outrage" to discuss. At about
IL o'clock last night an unknown man
threw clumsily constructed bomb into the
premises of Farmer & Brindley, the mar
ble masons and sculptors, of 63 Westmin-
ster Bridge Road. The missile exploded
and the report caused a large crowd of
people to assemble a bout the vicinity. The
ed that no serious damage was done. A
man, shortly after the explosion, was seen
running away from the neighborhood. The
which is believed to be nothing more than
the result of foolish, petty spite upon the
part of discharged employe.
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An Unknown As.nilnnt.

MALONE, N. Y, September While
George Broadway and Felix Bombard, two
young boys, were playing in the woods at
West Bangor yesterday some one fired a
shot, which struck Bonbard. His COM
panion says he heard some one run after
the shot had been fired, but could see no
one. The wounded boy, with the help of
Broadway, travelled homeward about a half
mile, when he became weak and unable to
go further. Broadway then left him on the
road and ran for help. doctor was sum-
moned. and when he reached the wounded
lad he found him dying,
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A G. A. r.. Delegate Disappears.

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio, September 7-Cas-
mer Ulmer, a wealthy retired farmcI, aged
seventy-seven years, left here last Monday
to attend the G. A r. encanpment at st.
Paul. where he arrived Tuesday. He regis
tered at the Metropolitan Hotel, and was
lodged at private house just across the
street. At 10 o'clock Tuesday night he got
Up dressed himself, and told his friends
that he would go across to the hotel This
was the last seen or heard sof him.
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Killed by a Blow with n Cane,

PLATTSBURG, N. Y. September T.
Charles Lavigne of Cadyville has died from
the effects of a blow struck by Truman
Darrah on Friday. Lavigne entered Dar-
rah's store, and because of his use of i'm
proper language Darrah ordered him out.
Lavigne left, but returned shortly after,
when Darrah struck him on the head with
cane. Darrah gave himself to the police
when he heard of The death of LaVigne.
Darrah is young man of excellent char
acter.
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JACKSON PLANNED ESCAPE.
Saws Had Been Struggled Into His
Cell,

SNWs HHU Been smuSSIed into HIS
Cell.
CINCINNATI, September T.-Jackson AMI
Walling, the Pearl Bryan murderers, are
not hereafter to have the privileges which
have heretofore been accorded them in the
Covington Jail. 1t has been found that
through visitors and gifts of food a plan
for escape had been made, which was to
nave been carried into effect at this
morning. Jackson was discovered in a
whispered conversation with colored
burglar, Walker. The plot was revealed
by a prisoner. Walker was dragged from
his cell and a new revolver was found in
his pocket, and a saw in his cell. Sew
eral saws were found in Walling's CELL
Jackson's cell was searched, but nothing
found there. Visitors hereafter will be
closely watched.
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on WAsHINGTON's TOMB.
Lii Hung Chnns's Tribute to the I'm
mortal Patriot.

Mr.. Yang Yu, the Chinese minister, with
several members of the Chinese legation,
went to Mount Vernon in special at
tached to an electric train and placed upon
the tomb of Washington the magnificent
wreath of camelia leaves and orchids which
Ii Hung Chang had intended taking there
in person last Saturday when prevented by
tie rain. The wreath was carried in
large box by assistants of the florist who
n ade it, and was greatly admired by the
large crowd which had visited Mt. Vernon
tCday
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THE STAR By NAIL.

The Star will be mailed to any address In
the United States OF Canada IL ordered at
this Office in person or by letter or postal
csrd. Persons leaving the city for any
period should remember this. Terms: l3
cents per week: 25 cents for two weeks, or
so cents per month Invariably in advance.
Subscribers changing their address from
one Post-office to another should give the
last address as well as the new one.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo-, September THE
first day Of Kansas City's second annual
horse show proved successful beyond ex-
psac6SoNS es,& Is pronounced second only to
the Madison Square. New York. shows
Five thousand people witnessed the grand
parade, after which came the awarding Of
prizes in four classes,
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Tolon's Passport Was Incorrect.

NEW YORK, September 7.-Thc officers
of the steamer Seneca from Havana, which
arrived this morning, declined TO make
any statement concerning the arrest OF
one of the steamers passengers, Samuel T.
Tolon, by the Spanish authorities. beyond
the fact that his passport was not correct.
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The Fair VIII Case.

SAN FRANCISCO. September Mrs.
Herman Oelrichs and her sister. Miss Vir-
giIia Fair, arrived from the east last even
ing in order to have their testimony in the
inquiry as to the validity of their dead
fathers will taken.
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The Evening Star Is served TO subscribers In the
city by carriers on their own account. at 10 cents
per week, or A cents per month. Copies at the
counter cents each. BY mail-ahywhere In the
per month.
Saturday Quintuple Sheet STAR 81 per year, with
foreign postage added, $500.
Entered at the Post Office at Washington, D. c.,
second class mail matter)
GyAn mail subscriptions must he paid in advance.
Rates Of advertising made known application.
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BUTTE, Mont, September THE silver
Bow county republican convention which
met here Thursday, split in two over a
fight for control. The adherenis Of Sena-
tor Mantle bolted, held a separate conven-
tion and named contesting delcgati tons TO
the state convention. Both conv vantions re-
pudiated the financial plank OF the national
platform and inGorsed Bryan and Sewall
and Congressman Har;gan.
Charles r. Leonard, member OF the ma
tonal republican committee, declined 10
serve as delegate TO The state congress
slona! conventions, holding that fidelity
TO the national republican nominees was
a supreme test OF republicans"
Bourke Cochran To Speak at Omaha,
OMAHA, Neh, September 7-Bourke
Cochran last night wired accepting the in
vitation of the Omaha gold standard men
to speak in Nebraska. He Will make the
first speech in Omaha September il. Ar
rangements are being made for a magnifi-
cent demons la ton.
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SENATOR VOORHEES, ILLNESS,
He May Not BE Able to Take Part I'm
the Cnmpaign,

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, ,Septcmber Sen
ator VOORHEES, is very i'll and failing so
rapidly that his friends fear h. will he
unable to take part in the campaign. The
continued delay and doubt as o his pur-
pose and physical ability to make part in
the campaign are causing much private
&c Ioment and conjecture In political cir
cies. with the exception of "A few in:i-
mate friends here at MS home no ore has
authentic infcrmatioa as TO the present
condition Of his health and nothing at all
has been heard in public way from him
On The nolilical issues OF the c.,n.,ui..l,
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Continued ON Seventh Page.)
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-09-14
SPAIN WILL NOT SUCCEED,
Forty Thousand New Troops Mill
Not Win the Cuban Isle.
PATRIOTS PREPARED FOR WINTER.
Canadians Are said To lie strong Friend.
OF he Insnrgcnts--M Minister Taylor
Gave some Information.
PATRIOTS PREPARED FOR WINTER.

New York. September 13.-An unusual
number OF Cubans gathered yesterday AZ
headquarters to congratulate General Ro
Ion ana Senior Gonzales de Quesada upon
their return to New York. Senior Ques-
ada said he met with success ON his trim
TO Canada. He found Canadians were good
friends of Cuhans. AT meeting at Co
bourg, Ontario. Lieutenant Governor
kirkpatrick presided and expressed his
warm sympathy with the struggling Gu
bans. General Roloif s'lid: Spain Is max.
ing now her last effort to suppress tho
rebellion, but she will not cucceed The
10000 men who are about TO hand in cuba
VIII not change the military situation.
There will be some more fighting and that
viii be all. II. as they say Spain sends
5000 or 5000 more men, and thus Increases
hcr army In cuba to 5000, exclusive OF
gucrrlllas and volunteers. she may force
stead OF operating as We do In large
masses. ! am perfectly satisfied that Is
~ Spanish soldiers cannot conquer Gen
cral Macco In Pinar del Rio. lr we had
$1,000 rN"s the war would lie over within
three months. As things are, huweNe err
II Will last a year more We are well
prepared for the winter campaign. Last
year, when General Maceo her,n hts
march to the west we had hardly 800
0n cartridges In the whole island Now
we have nearly 1000 900 and VIA is moro
important there Is not the slightest doubt
as u the feeling OF the country In favor
Of revolution The truth u.s. eight mon this
ago we aid not know what awaited US In
MNtanzts, Havana and plnur del RIO
which are now cuban strpnch0ds