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Evening star., 1896-09-10
BRITISH LABOR CONGRESS.
Government Control With Govern
ment Aid Advocated.


ment Aid Advocated.
EDINBURGH. September 1O-The British
trades unions congress today resumed its
sessions. The National Union of Gas Work
ers and General Laborers of Great Britain
and Ireland presented the following resolu-
| ton:
That in the opinion of this congress-,
where grants of public money given for
| educational purposes there should be also
| public control; and that our present system
| of state educ alton, based it Is on COM
mercialism, and being out of harmony with
| the economic forces which are working to-
ward collectivsm does not supply the edu-
cational needs of the nation; and, there
FORE 1t Is imperative that our educat tonal
system should be completely remodeled on
such basis as to secure the democra tic
| principle OF equality of opportunity, and,
by the Introduction into our state schools of
the best results of educational science, to
make 1t possible for English children to
obtain such training-physical, intellectual
and moraEas may tend to make them
worthy citizens of a cooperative common
wealth. We therefore instruct the Dariia-
mentary committee to urge on the govern
ment the need for introducing an amended
measure on the lines indicated by this reso-
luton"
After the motion had been amended so
as TO leave the parliamentary committee a
free hand to deal with future educational
proposals, the motion was adopted in sub
stance
The National Municipal Labor Union then
submitted the following resolution, which
was adopted:
That this body Of trade unionists of the
united kingdom wish their parliamentary
committee to consider the adv:sability of 1t
once moving the government to bring in a
Dill making 1t compulsory for all municipal
podies TO adopt some practical scheme of
old-age pensions for their employees
The Operative Stone Masons' Society sub
mitted motion looking to the formation
! of fund for the purpose of contesting
| ist candidates for parliamentary honors,
pledged to neither of the old political par
| ties. The motion defeated.
The same organization submitted a reso-
| luton to the effect that the time for the
| duration of the congress sessions shall be
! extended for a fortnight, but 1t was also
defeated
| The congress, upon the motion Of the
| National Federation of Watcnmakcrs, Jew
| elers. &C. adopted motion in support of
| licenses.
There was lively debate over the reso-
] luton of the National Sailors and Fire
| mems unions on the subject of political
| prisoners 1t read:
That this congress calls upon the gov
| ernment TO grant complete amnesty to
all political prisoners, and is of the opinion
! that he time has arrived for a full ard
careful inquiry by the home secretary into
| the case OF three men-Cailes, Charles and
i,a., n,aa..,'oip.condemned at Stafford. in April.
le''2, by Justice Hawkins to ten years
penal servitude for being IN possession of
explosive substances, with view to their
| speedy release"
number of objecticns were raised TO
this resolution on the ground that the mat
| ter was outside of the province Of tho c"n-
| gress. but it was carried by a vote of &c
| to 81. VI 80
Evening star., 1896-09-10
FUSION IN COLORADO.
Conference of Democrats, POpuIists
and Othcr Silver Men.

DENVER. Col. September 1o.-The joins
conference committee of the democrats, the
peoples. the republican and the silver
parties is meeting in this city today for the
purpose Of arranging a fusion on state
offices. The session is secret. The indica-
tions are that joint ticket will be put out
by the democrats. populists and silverites,
ard that the republicans will run an indie
pendent ticket.
The republican convention reconvened to-
day and nominated Judge f. Buersh. pres
ent lieutenant governor. for governor. by
acciamation, and Simon Guggenhem for
lieutenant governor.
The populist and the silver conventions
are awaiting a report from their various
conference committees.
The democratic electoral ticket has been
irdorsed by the republicans. the populists
ard the silver conventions, presenting
solid front for Bryan and Sewali.
Evening star., 1896-09-10

of the chair, but 1t was sustained. and the
majority of the convention, upon a vote by
courties. decided that the Motter delegation
had no right to seats in the convention
The call of the roll was then begun.
Nearly 600 Ballots.
AT the close of the 5SOth ballot. which
was at Ills this morning. the convention
took a recess for two hours. The final re-
suit at that time was apparently as far
from being settled as when the first ballot
was taken yesterday.
Gen. Allan Rutherford, who champions
the cause of Captain Mcdonald: Mr.. R. w
Mcdonald of Allegany, who is one of the
leading friends of Mr.. Pearre, and others
have just said to The Star correspondent
that they will keep the convention in a
deadlock until the elec tion day, unless their
favorite shall he nominated.
Mr. NJ. G. Urner of Frederick, who was
excluded a delegate. but who is we'll in
formed on the matter, said he believed the
convention would not agree upon a Candi-
date. Gen. Rutherford further sale, that
it might be possible that SO far as their
delegation was concerned they would
choose one of their number to act as proxy
and to remain at the convention and the
Others go home. but that they would stanl
by Mcdonald. first, last and all the time.
When the convention reassembled shortly
after l o'clock this afternoon an impress
sion prevailed among sorle of the dele
gates that the deadlock might be broken
during this afternoons session. Confer
ences which We're held by the delegates
from: the various counties during the re-
cess developed that there was a consencGs
of opinion that the convention had already
been in session too long for the good of the
party, and many delegates were disposed
to compromise, if such a thing could be
brought about with honor to all concerned
The name of Marian Dorian was brought
forward by some Of that gentleman's fel-
low-delega:es from Montgomery.
Adjourned for Week.
Overtures were made to Mr.. HaSEer tC
have his supporters go over to Dorian.
When asked if he would consent to an
agreement Of that kind Mr.. Hasner replied
"Rs tsr'
And this terminated the interview.
Soon after The calling of the roll Tor the
.Sist ballot was begun it was noticed that
the three delegates from Garrett mad
placed Hagaer badges over those of Ra-
venscroft. for whom they had voieI stead
lily 80 times. and when the name of Gar
rett was reached the vote of that county
was cast for IIagner. This gave Hagner
eleven votes. two short of the requisite
nun. Der.
a report was circulat ted that two of Mont.
Somerys votes would soon go to Hagner
This will be all the votes necessary. 1t Is
now fully expected that Hagner will be
nominated during the afternoon.
At 1913 this afternoon and after GSt
ballots had been taken the convention ad-
journed to meet one week hence at Rock
Vile
Evening star., 1896-09-10

At the afternoon session of the New Jer-
sey democratic convention at Trenton yes
terday, after the committee on permanent
organization had reported in favor of Sem
ator VIM D. DAILY of Huds IN county as
permanent chairman, and the report had
been adopted, Senator DAILY made a short
speech, Introducing Representative Benton
McMillin Of Tennessee as the speaker Of
the day.
Congressman McM;llin was freely ap-
plauded. He was also interrupted several
times by delegates who were anxious to
help him out with gratuitous suggestions.
One delegate, a gold man, shouted I'VE
want an honest dollar and a chance to
earn it." Quick as a flash Congressman
McMillin answered: IF YOU are honest
you can earn it.
At the close of Congressman McMillin' S
speech the resolutions were reported, and
were adopted without opposition.
The convention nominated presidential
electors without opposition.
Evening star., 1896-09-10
SICK, But NOT INSANE
Peculiar Procedure in the Case of Con-
tractor King.
A Marshnl's Jury Hears Testimony az
to the Pnt tents Illness md Finds
70 i
II Ver''trE According to Facts.

An inquiry into the mental condition of
Thos. j. King. the well-known contractor
and builder. ordered yesterday upon the
petition of the unfortunate mans wife,
Mrs. Deveda r. King, was made by a mar
shals jury this afternoon
DIR. Louis Kolopinski testified that Mr..
King has been unwell for about a year,
and that he is now suffering from chronic
meningitis, being unable, as he has been
for several weeks, to transact business.
Other witnesses testified that Mr.. King
is confined to his bed a nurse being in at
tendance upon him day and night. the suf-
rerer being unable at times to recognize
visitors. They also stated that his speech
and actions indicate at times mental un-
soundneSS. 1t was stated that Mr.. King S
coo.
After celebrating half an hour, the jury
returned verdict to the effect that Mr.
King Is not lunatic. but that he lis Sc
rlously ILL., and has not capacity sufficient
Tor the government Of himself and his
property; that he has been In such condi-
tion since the 18th of August. 1885; that
the character Of his sickness is meningitis; !;
that In his said condition he has alienated
no lands or tenements. and that he owns
property to the value of $7O,OOO.''
The jury who had the case was composed
OF John Z. Parker. w. J. HOFFMAN. Chas.
". Wood. VIM. H. Dempsey, w. Clarence
Duvall, }. s. Swormstedt, John H. Gheen.
r. II. Hazard, James H. Tucker, VIM. T.
Shaffer. F. A. Kraft, Ed. J. Hannah and
Patrick Herlihy.
Speaking to a Star reporter Of the case,
Juror Hannah said there was nothing testi-
fled to by the physician to warrant the
finding Of insanity. although it did appear
lhat Mr. King is at present incapacitat@d
by reason of illness from attending to bus
iness. Il do rot think 1t right or just" he
said. for any one, simply because a man
may be out of his head or mind tempora ri
ly because of illness, and because he failed
to give q power of attorney beforehand to
some one 10 transact his business that he
should be declared insane. When that stig-
ma Is once fastened on a man 1t is very
ant n alwavs stick n him
Evening star., 1896-09-10
PARIS ClCLONE-sWEPT.
SittinEs In the PnlniS dc Justice Had
to lie Suspended.

PARIS, September 10.-A violent cyclone
swept over portions OF this city a 2:30 pm.
today. Omnibuses. cabs and stalls in the
streets were overturned. trees were blown
down, store windows were broken, barScs
were sunk in the River Seine, and the fire.
men had to be called out.
Many persons were injured on the Rue
Turbigo. place de La Republique, the Place
ST. Sulpice and the Boulevard St. Martin.
The greatest damage was done at the
Palas de Justice. All the wind )ws on the
Rue de Harlay side were smashed, part of
the roof was blown away and the corri-
dc rs were filed with clouds Of lust and
branches of trees.
The sittings of the court had to be sus-
pended. The court yard of St. Chapelle
was lilled with every sort Of debris.
Evening star., 1896-09-10

They Will Gather Saturday Night at
HOspltuble HOlmead MINOR.

Mr.. William Holmead has invited the In
terstate Democratic Association and a
large number of individual democrats to be
his guests next Saturday night al his beau
tiful residence. Holmead Manor. The large
grounds will be decorated with Chinese Ian
terms, and the guests will enjoy the gener-
ous hospitality for which Mr. Holmead and
his ancestors have made the manor IA
nous for nearly two hundred years. The
Rev. Alexander Kent of the Peoples $
Church, Senator Faulkner. Senator Butler
of South Carolina /. n. Stevens of the sill
committee, Mr. James l.. Norris, as
sstant treasurer of the democratic ma
ional committee, Deputy Commissioner Of
Pensions Bell, Auditor for the Treasury Z.
p. Baldwin, Mr.. William Dickson, Mr.. job l
Boyle and a large number OF other promi-
nent gentlemen are among those who will
be present. and speeches are expected to
be made by many of them.
Evening star., 1896-09-10
WATSON IN KANSAS.
He Has an Interview With Chairman
Bridenthal.

ERIE. Kan, September 10.-Thomas T.
Watson, candidate for Vice President on
The populst ticket. was the central figure
at the county fair here today. Mr. Wat
sen is accompanied by H. W. Rec, popu-
list national committeeman, who, it is said,
is here to talk to the anti-populist man
ayers and make more reasonable terms
for Watson's chances in Kansas.
John w. Rridenthal, chairman of the
Kansas pcpulist state central committee,
reached this city this morning and half an
hour before the vice presidential candidate
was boo ked to make speech had an in
terView with MIN. The nature OF the in
terriew is not known. but as popuIist lead
ers in Kansas generally are said to have
been opposed to Watson's campaigning in
this state, Bridenttars mission is said to
have been in the interest of harmony
Evening star., 1896-09-10
TEXAS REPU BLICANs.

National Committeeman Grant Sus-
tanned by the Convention.
FORT WORTH, Tex, September 10. The
republican state convention yesterday Or
ganized by electing Charles NJ. Ferguson OF
Paris chairman. Quincy was turned down
by a decisive majority. This was a VIC
tory for Grant, national committeeman,
who was backing Ferguson. The conven-
ton then adjourned until today, pending
the reports of committees.
The platform committee Is ready to re-
port The document indorses the st. Louis
platform and arraigas the present state ad-
miniStraGon.
Evening star., 1896-09-10
Resumed ODerntions.

NEW HAVEN. Conn.,. September 1o.-The
l.. Candee Company, manufacturers of rub
Der shoes. and one Of the largest members
of the United States Rubber Company, re-
snmcd operations today in rearly all of the
departments. AS fast as the stock is pro-
Guced the hnishing departments will open,
ara by tomorrow it is expected that the
whole of the mammoth plant will be in
OF Grafton; Twelve hundred hands were at
work today. and probably one hundred
more viii go In tomorrow. Officials of the
company state that the plant will operate
as long as the business situation permits.
Evening star., 1896-09-10
GREAT DAMAGE TO SHIPPING.
The Storm Still Raging on the
COnst.

BOSTON. September 10. The storm
which swept the New England coast last
night has not passed. although the force is
somewhat less. The wind comes in heavy
gusts. The rain does not cease and the OBJ
server at the signal station says it may not
clear before night.
Considerable damage has been done along
the water front by the combined action of
the heavy rain and the unusually high tide
which prevailed last night. Many cellars
were flooded, and wharves and low-lying
streets were swamped. Aside from this
not much damage was done here
reports from New England coast cities
indicate that considerable damage has been
done to shipping, but news Of disasters will
probably not be received for day or two.
FROM inland points come stories Of much
damage to crops and fruit trees. The latter
high wind. The damage in this respect will
be quite heavy.
Evening star., 1896-09-10

A very enjoyable oyster roast was ten
dered the members of No. 8 Engine Com
pany last night by Geo. Tenley, who is on
his vacation and is about to visit his pa
rents in Ireland. Speechmakng, hand
shaking and general good cheer were the
order, and the foreman, in the name of the
company, presented him with a miniature
life preserver" for his voyage across the
ocean,
Evening star., 1896-09-10
HILL REFUSES TO BE BOUND.
Wouldn't Accept Election ax Dele
Rnle to Buffalo.

ALBANY. n. Y, September 1O.-Cnited
States Senator Hill telegraphed as follows
today to Norton Chase. chairman of the
Albany county democratic convention:
Il observe in morning papers that 1. have
been elected delegate from the third AL
bany district to the state convention. un-
der instructions to vote for the indorse-
ment of the Chicago platform and candi-
dates.
This action is taken in opposition to my
wishes and judgment, as expressed to you
yesterday, and 1 decline to accept the elec-
ton upon the conditions imposed or upon
any conditions which would restrict my
freedom at Buffalo to act in such manner
as l consider best for the interest of my
party
Evening star., 1896-09-10
MARYLAND DEMOCRATS PLANS.
Senator German and Other Leaders
In Conference.

Senator German and Other Leaders
In Conference.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
BALTIMORE. Md. September 10.-The
democratic state central committee met at
the Carrollton at noon today to consider
plans for the conduct of the national and
congressional campaigns. The several
congressional nominees attended the meet
ing. Senator German was on hand and the
gathering attracted large crowd of poll
ticianS from the city and state.
Mr. James Bond. president OF the Ameri-
can Banking and Trust Company. resigned
from the committee, and Congressman
Harry Weiles RuSk was appointed in his
stead. Mr.. Bond is unwilling to support
the financial plank of the Chca go plat
form. and on this account rendered his res
ignation.
Evening star., 1896-09-10

Mrs. NJ. A. jerks, a middlc-aged woman,
was struck by bicycle this afternoon
and the shock caused 4 hat pin to enter
her skull. A part of the pin WAS broken
off and remained imDedded in the flesh and
bone. The woman was taken to the Emer-
gency Hospital, where Dr. Lawrence re-
moved the fragment of the pin and dressed
the wound. Mrs. jerks was then taken to
Eer home, 1719 18th street.
Evening star., 1896-09-10

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. September 10
Rev. George C.Adams. pastor of the Comp
ton Hill Congregational Church of St
Louis, has been called as a supply pastor
by the members of the First CONGREGATION
al Church of this city and will, in all prob
ability, permanently occupy the pulpit va
Gated by Dr. Charles o. Brown. who left
scandai and divided congregation behind
him. 1t is understood that a salary of
$4,000 per annum had been offered Dr.
Adams. who Is one of the best known Con-
gregational ministers in this country.
Evening star., 1896-09-10
CUTTING AFFAIR,
John Sullivan Gets Stabbed in u Row
Last Night.

Last Night.
Last night on North Capitol street be-
tween H and I streets John Sullivan, a
blacksmith. and John Hill. an acquaint-
ance. figured in a row, which ended In the
stabbing of Sullivan. He received three
ugly cuts in the region of the left eye and
this morning when he appeared in court he
was in badly disfgured condition, while
Hills face. hands and legs were badly
bruised. Hill was under the influence of
liquor last night. and this morning he had
not very clear idea of what happened.
1t appeared that when Hill and a lady
were having some words Sullivan ap-
peared and took the lady's part.
When Policeman Corby appeared upon
the scene he arrested Hill and had Sulli-
van sent to the Emergency Hospital. Judge
himball heard the case, and held Hill in
$3.50 real estate security for the action of
the grand jury. In default of bond he was
committed.
Evening star., 1896-09-10

DENVER, Col. September 1o.-Warren ID.
Whitehead and Mrs. Patrick Kearney died
lest night under circumstances which
caused the arrest of Whitehead's wife on
suspicion of murder They were drinking
beer al Whitehead's house. Mrs. White
head declined to imbihe and soon after
ward the others began to show signs of
poisoning and died in great agony.
Evening star., 1896-09-10
They VIII Not Obey.

ST. LOUIS, Mo, September 10.-As 10 the
law promulgated by the synod of Catholic
priests of the st. Louis archdiocese, for
bidding Catholics to sing in Protestant
Church choirs, many of the leading singers
say they will not obey it. Henry s. La
barge, who has sung in the First Pres
byterian Church for four years: Edward
and Bernard Gerkes, who for ten years
have sung in the Lindell and Methodist
churches, all say they will pay no atten-
tion to the law. and they do not believe
any Of the singers will.
Evening star., 1896-09-10

Today about noon Arthur Bryan sixteen
years old. who lives at 1903 New Hampshire
avenue. met with a serious accident while
playing with dynamite cartridge. The
cartridge exploded and his left hand was
blown Oft. He was taken to the Emergency
Hospital, where surgical aid was rendered.
Evening star., 1896-09-10

AS a continuation of the courtesies ex-
tended Earl Ii Hung Chang. orders have
been issued to Admiral McNair Of the
Asiatic station to assemble at Yokohama
the squadron under his command, or such
vessels may be available. 1t is probable
the squadron will salute the earl on his ar
rival at that port and extend any friendly
act that may be in the power of the naval
representatives of the United States in
Asiatic waters.
Evening star., 1896-09-10

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. September 10
Ssn Francisco Branch 2l4 of the National
Association of Letter Carriers has sent an
invitation to the association now in session
at Grand Rapids. Mich. to meet next year
in this city. The invitation is indorsed by
Governor Buod. Mayor Sutro. the chamber
of commerce, state and San Francisco
boards of trade and the Manufacturers
and Producers Association.
Evening star., 1896-09-10
FIRE IN CHICAGO.
Plant of the McGuire Manufn e uriny
Company DnmaEcd.

CHICAGO, Sept. 10.-Fire at = o'clock
Ills morning destroyed part of the plant
Of the Mcguire Manufacturing Company,
in North Morgan street between Austin
avenue and West kinzie street. The COM
pany manufactures electrical appliances
and railroad supplies, and it is supposed
tfat the fire was caused by an overheated
exhaust pipe en- the second floor. Work
men had been engaged until midnight. The
contents Of the building, 800 by 100 feet
were completely destroyed, but the walls
were left standing. The loss is estimated
variously from s25,O0O to $4,000, said to
be fully insured.
Evening star., 1896-09-10
Wanted I'm Richmond.

George Evans. a colored barber from
Richmond, was arrested here today by De-
tective Weeoon on a telegram from Chief
Howard of the Richmond police DEPART
ment. He is wanted there on a charge of
betraying a young colored woman, and will
be held here until the arrival of an officer
with a reQuiSition.
Evening star., 1896-09-10
Miners Threaten n Strike

DES MONIES. Iowa, September 1O-The
miners OF this district threaten to go out
on strike October l. and trouble is an
t1cipated. One Of the mines. Carbonate,
mas imported lao men. colored and Italians,
for the alleged purpose of keeping prices
Tor mining down to so cents instead of 40
cents. the usual winter schedule The old
miners say they will not submit to a lower
rate than 80 cents.
Evening star., 1896-09-10
For Sale and -Parsftion

Msrg4ret B. Corridor today filed a bill
in equity against James j. Corridor and
others. praying for the sale and partition
of lot c, and east half of lot T. square GIG.
OF the estate Of the late John Corridor
The complainant is represented by Attor-
ley L. Cabeu Williamson
Evening star., 1896-09-10
SOUND STEAMER DISABLED.
The City of WOrccster Was Com
PEELED to Lay To.

PEELED to Lay To.
NEW LONDON. Conn, September TO-
The sound steamer City of Worcester of
the Norwich and New York Transporta-
ton Company, which left this port for
New York at 1:30 am. was disabled off
Saybrook, and was compelled to lay to-
The freighter Mohawk of the New Lon
don Steamboat Company, which was near
at hand. was signaled and remained with
the disabled steamer all night. A passing
tug brought word to this city that the beat
was disabled, but the details of the ac-
cident were not to De had. AT o'clock
the City Of Lowell OF the Norwich line
steamed out to the City of Worcester to
tow her to this city.
Evening star., 1896-09-10
Vigilant for Filibusters.

Boiling Whitfield of Brunswick. Ca, at
torney for the Spanish government, and
the Spanish consul at that port, were in
conference yesterday relative to taking
steps in the United States court against
the tug Dauntless in the event of her re-
lease. Whitfield asserts that Spain will
make general claim for damages against
this country. The Georgia collectors of
customs have been directed to be extra
Vigilant against filibustering expeditions.
Evening star., 1896-09-10
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The following are the opening, the highest
and the lowest and the closing prices OF the
New York stock market today. as reported
by Corson Mccartney. members New
York stock exchange. Correspondents.
Messrs. Moore & Schiey No 50 Broadyay