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Evening star., 1896-09-09
DEMOCRATS TO BLAME.
What Senator Butler Says Of the Fail
urs, 10 EuSe I'm the Saufh.

Senator Butler blames the democrats for
failure to fuse in all the southern states,
unless it is in Tennessee. He says that
from what he read the offer of fusion in
that state made by the democrats was fair,
although he doesn't know officially what
was the trouble, or which side was to
blame for not uniting. He says that in
his own state Of North Carolina the demo-
Gratis are preventing fusion. The Senator
believes that if fusion is not accomplished
the electoral vote of several southern
states will be jeopardized.
The Senator does not talk as confidently
of fusion in North Carolina as he did when
he first opened national headquarters here.
He said then that fusion would be az
ranged, and that all of the electors woul
bo for Bryan and Watson. 1t is believed
that the Senator would consent to fusion
on slightly different terms now. Hc
would be willing for the democrats to vote
for Sewall and let the popuists do as they
please. This may be necessary to prevent
the division of the populist party. Some of
them are going to the republicans while
others are going to the democrats. A
prominent authority does not believe the
populists would poll $4,000 votes with a
separate ticket in the field in North Caro-
lima
the populists recede from their determine
ton that Sewall shall be Withdrawn, but
Sewall is going to stay on the ticket an
less he voluntarily comes down.
1t is not believed that there will be any
probability of fusion in Georgia. even after
the October election. The almost foregore
conclusion is that the porulists will be
beaten in that election. Tom Watson and
the other leaders will cry fraud, it is said
and the old animost!es between the two
parties will be reopened. The bitterness
which may come out of it may do the DEM
ocratic ticket harm In many states.
Evening star., 1896-09-09
DISASTROUS FREIGHTWRECK
Train Broke in Two on a Heavy Grade
Near Piedmont.
Cars Piled Up High ON the Tracks,
Traffic Has Been Much Dc.
layed-One Life Lost,
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
CUMBERLAND, Nd, September GA
disastrous freight wreck occurred about II
o'clock last night near Bloomington OH the
Baltimore and Ohio, short distance above
Piedmont, w. Va, and caused delay to
travel for many hours, both tracks being
obstructed with the wreckage. The acci-
dent was caused by long and heavily
loaded freight train, bound east, breaking
coupling on one of the heaviest grades
on the mountain side and separating. AS
soon as the engineer discovered it he In
creased the speed Of his engine, hoping to
reach the yards at Piedmont and avoid
further trouble before the wild section
could reach him. The speed Of the part
OF the train that was out of control in
creased so rapidly. however, that 1t over
took and crashed into the part attached to
the engine. resulting in bad wreck The
engine. one of the best and largest in the
Baltimore and Ohio service, was overturn-
ed and much injured. Both tracks were
covered with wreckage to such an extent
that 1t was found necessary to send the
passenger trains for st. Louis from Cil:n-
berland and the east by way of Pttsb1rg
The wreak was the most disastrous
which has happened on the Baltimore and
Ohio for years, and the cars are piled four
high. The loss will be very heavy both to
cars and contents. On account of the acci-
cent several passenger trains have been
tracks at the scene is SO extensive that no
attempt has been made to transfer passen-
gers around the wreck, which Is the usual
course unde" similar circumstances, and ali
trains for the west from Washington are
Icing sent via Pittsburg.
The body of VIM. Eliason, a young man,
whose home was in Newburg, W. Va, and
who was coming to Piedmont on the
wrecked train to take place as fireman
On locomotive when he was killed, has
just reached here. Several tramps who were
stealing a ride were also badly injured.
Railroad men who have just arrived from
the scene Of the wreck say that the damage
is the greatest ever experienced on this d.
vision. Some of the cars were thrown
twenty feet up the side Of the noun ain,
and twenty-one cars are piled up in a
distance OF fifty yards, while the track
Is torn up for several hundred yards
The wreck occurred at a place where
there Is high mountain on one side of the
track and a deep ravine on the other. 1t
Is feared that there are several bodies
IN the debris. as some men who were seen
on the train just before the wreck oc-
Cured have not been seen since. 1t is
stated that it will be impossible to get
track laid for trains to go beyond this
point before o'clock this afternoon. and
all traffic on the third and fourth divisions
has been suspended for the time being.
Evening star., 1896-09-09
HILL FOR BRYAN
Expected to Declare Himself at the
Buffalo Convention.
TOO LATE TO DO ANY GOOD
Democratic Managers Have Needed
Practical Men.
HIS PECULIAR COURSE

The Bryan managers expect Hill 10 come
out for the Chicago ticket at the Buffalo
convention on the 10th. Whether they have
private informa ation or merely infer that ne
will speak then Is not disclosed. 1t is GER
tain that there is considerable Indifference
as to what course Mr.. Hill may follow. 1t
is felt now that he has delayed SO long
and shown so much doubt that his coming
out for Bryan now would do but little good
His EeSitancy has cast reflection on the
ticket, which cannot be relieved by his
coming to Its support at the eleventh hour.
He will not now get any credit for what
he n ay essay to do for the ticket, and his
avowed opposition would not add much to
the offense he has already committed by
remaining silent when he might have done
some good by speaking. If he should an
nounce his loyalty to the ticket 1t would
be attributed to his being forced to that
position by Tammany, and no Importance
would he attached to his action, as the
time when he might have done some good
has passed.
How the Managers Have Suffered.
The democratic managers have suffered
severely by the failure Of practical and
experienced men to give the ticket the
benefit of their work and advice, and the
reluctant support Of a single individual can
do but little good at this time. The lines
of the campaign have been laid down, and
the battle will be fought out on those
lines. Whether Bryan wins victory or suf-
fers defeat, it Is not thought that any ac-
tion by Mr.. Hill at this late hour will con-
tribute to the result one way or the other.
No doubt can be entertained that Hill has
so far lost caste with the Bryan people that
he cannot win either their confidence or
their gratitude by anything he may do.
The expectation is that the Buffalo con-
vention will swallow the Bryan ticket, plat
fern and all. If Hill should determine not
to support this ticket 1t might contribute
to the bitterness of the fight that is bound
to occur there. but the power of his infiu-
erce 20 affect the result IS discounted.
Hills Course Peculiar.
Mr.. Hilrs course has been peculiar He
has permitted the assumption that he is to
support the ticket to be acted on, but he
has not said a word committing himself,
nor has he done anything in the interest Of
Mr.. Bryan. He has held himself in a posi-
ton to fall in line with anything the DEM
ocracy OF the state might decide on, but
has not tried to influence that decision in
favor Of Bryan.
If the state convention comes out for
Bryan and free silver, he may take part in
the campaign. but 1t is doubted whether he
can do the ticket any good, after having
heStated so long.
Evening star., 1896-09-09
Pensions Allowed.

District Of Columbia-Original, William T.
Wannall. Washington: original Fred.
Myers. Washington; original Especial, Au-
gust 2O. Stephen II. Caldwell, Washington;
increase. Ira G. Phillips, Washington; re-
issue, George W. Shanklin, Washington;
original widows, &C., Margaret E. Leavy,
Washington; Mexican war survivor. in
crease, John B. Harrison, Washington.
Maryland-Original (speciaI. August 2D.
Charles H. Hill, Upper Marlboro. Prince
Georges; original, George Kocmam Balti-
more; original, John W. Fisher (deceased),
Cumberland, Allegany; original, John r.
Jenkins. Harris Lot Charles: renewal.
George q. Lowman, Leitersburg, Washing
ten; original widows, Marian F. Fisher,
Cumberland. Allegany; Eliza Jane Bauston,
Baltimore.
Evening star., 1896-09-09
TRADES UNION CONGRESS.
Its Sessions Mt Edinburgh Resumed
This Morning.

This Morning.
EDINBURGH, September 9.-The British
trades unions congress resumed its sessions
this morning and adopted resolutions fav-
oring the payment of members of parlia-
ment. cooperation and trades unionism
and amendments to the truck act.
Messrs. Sullivan and Strasser, the dele
gates Of the American Federation of Labor.
were present today and met with an en-
thusiastic reception. Mr.. Sullivan made O.
speech, in the course of which he said he
had brought the British delegates greet
ings from the workers In the United States
adding that the latter regarded the British
trades unionists ss the old guard In the
labor movement; and he cordially invited
the congress to send delegates to the COM
Ing American trades Union congress.
Continuing, Mr.. Sullivan gave an account
or the progress recently made by organized
labor in America, saying that all the non
union men there were social ciphers" and
asserting that organized labor had increas-
ed wages in the United States by at least
forty millions annually.
J. H. Wilson, NJ. P. Of. the National Sail
crs and Firemen's Union moved a resolu-
ton condemning the government for re-
frsing to carry out the fair wages resolu-
ruary 13. 1891. and for giving contracts to
firms employing non-union workmen.
The motion was adopted.
1t was then moved to rescind the resolu-
ton of the Norwich trades union congress
passed September 6, 1894, on the motion Of
Mr.. keir Hardie, declaring for the ma
tionalization of land and the whole of the
means Of production, distribution and ex-
change.
This was ruled out Of order, and the con-
gress adopted the following as supple
mentary declarations:
That, in the opinion Of this congress-
1t Is essential for the maintenance of Brit
ish industries to nationalize the land, Mines
minerals, royalty and railways, and mu-
ntcipalize all water, artificial light and
tramways undertakings within their sew
eral authorities, and that the parliament
tary committee be instructed to promote
and support legislation with the above OBJ
Evening star., 1896-09-09
HELrHENsT1NE,s CASE DROPPED.
The Young Man May Enlist In the
Army.

The Young Man May Enlist in the
Army.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NEW HAVEN, Conn. September ed
gar c. Helphenstine. the young man who
was arrested in New Haven ten days ago,
charged with attempting to pass a fraudu-
lent check for $50 bearing the name of
his father, r. K. Helphenstine of the Ter
raline Company, 1916 L street northwest,
Washington, was released from Jail today,
the case having been abandoned and n.
was turned over to his uncle, ]. E. Nc
Calm, of New York.
The uncle says that young Helphenstine
will be persuaded to enter the United
States army for five years, in hope he may
be broken of his reckless ways. The uncle
says that the father, who has been much
troubled by the sons dissipations, has
agreed that he be placed away from old
influences for that number of years. Ten
days in Jail have made the young man
weak and pale.
Evening star., 1896-09-09
WHEN Ii RETURNS TO CHINA.
Railways VIII he Started and Our
Industries VIII Profit.

SEATTLE. Wash, September 0-Chinese
residents of this city have appointed q
committee, consisting of Mark Ten Sui
Gee Lee and Louie King. representing the
big Chinese mercantile concerns in Seattle,
to walt upon and pay their respects to Ii
Hung Chang upon his arrival on Saturday
at Vancouver en- route home.
Mark Ten Sui. who is a representative of
the better class Of Chinese, says the dis
tinguished viceroy's visit means much to
the United States; that Ii will, upon his
return to China, begin the construction of
a system comprising no less than 33, 900
miles Of railroad, and that gold and silver
mines in the range of mountains extend
ing for 1.5OO miles along northern China
will be opened Much iron and machinery
to be used in developing these enterprises.
Mark Ten Sui states from private Chinese
advices. will be purchased in the United
States.
Mark says that Ii proposes the publica-
ton of book embracing his experiences
and what he has learned on his trip, upon
his return to the f1owery kingdom.
Evening star., 1896-09-09
THE CzAR AT COPENHAGEN.
Beautiful Decorations and Enthu
sfastic GreetinUa

COPENHAGEN. September 9.-The czar
and czarina landed here at noon from
kiel. They were received by the King and
Queen Of Denmark, the crown prince and
princess, the Princess of Wales and other
members Of the royal family, after which
they proceeded to Benstorff Castle. The
czar and czarina and the king and queen
occupied the same carriage. 1t was drawn
by six horses, and passed throueh tba
principal streets. which were beautifujlv
decorated and thronged with people. Their
majesties were enthusiastically cheered.
Evening star., 1896-09-09
ROADMAsTERs' CONVENTION.
Representative Railway Men Meeting
at Niagara Falls.

NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y, September o.
Tie convention of the National Road
masters Association is in session here, with
an attendance of eighty delegates, repre-
senting nearly all the roads in the coun-
try. Connected with the meeting is one of
the largest displays Of railroad goods that
has ever been seen in America. Officers
have been elected as follows: President,
r. Caffrey, Lehigh Valley. South Bethle-
hem, Pa; first vice president. A. s. Weston,
New York Central, Rochester, N. Y; sec
ond vice president, T. Hickey, Michigan
Central, St. Thomas, Ont; secretary and
treasurer, J. B. Dickson, Chicago and
Northwestern, Sterling, ILL.,; member of ex-
ecutive committee. VIM. Brandt, Chicago
ard Northwestern, Sparta, Wis.
The convention of railway superntend-
erts is also in session here.
Evening star., 1896-09-09

Judge Advocate Lemly of the Navy De-
partment has gene to Bristol. r. l., by
designation of Acting Secretary McAdoo,
representing the Navy Department at the
launching of torpedo boat No. O at the
Herreshoffs' works
Capt. Michler, personal aid of Gen. Miles,
left last night for Chicago to join Gen.
tour Of inspection through the northwest.
Gen. Doe, assistant secretary of war, has
gone en- vacation of three weeks.
secretary Lamont has returned to the
Evening star., 1896-09-09
THE STAR BY MAIL.

The Star will be mailed to any address In
the United State. or Canada IL ordered at
this Office in person or by letter or postal
card. Persons leaving the city for any
period should remember this Terms: 10
cents per week: 25 cents for two weeks. or
50 cents per month. Invariably in advance.
Subscribers char ng their address from
one Post-office to another should give the
last address as well as the new one.
Evening star., 1896-09-09
New OrIean. Bnnk .C,o.e..

NEW ORLEANS, September 9-At II
o'clock today the failure of the Union Ma
tional Bank was announced. Stephen Cha
laron is president of the bank It's capital
stock IS 100000 and it claimed to have
besides a surplus of $4,000. The bank
failed 10 clear this morning. Its doors were
opened for short time, but closed at 10.
Evening star., 1896-09-09
Baron Won Hermop,, view

SEATTLE. Wash, September a-Baron
Won Herman of the German embassy at
Washington, who is studying the agricul-
tural resources of this state, in discussing
politics yesterday said: "Bimetallism by
the United States alone would cause great
Which is virtually the adoption of the sill
yer standard, would be much worse. l am
not surprised at the Withdrawal Of capital
from this country under present condi-
Evening star., 1896-09-09
Fast Trip of the St. Louis.

SOUTHAMPTON, England, September 9.
The American Line steamer st. Louis.
from New York. passed the Needles at
$50 this morning. The St. Louis left New
York on Wednesday last, September g and
has made the run from Sandy Hook light
ship In about six days twelve and one-half
hours, ABOUT iorty-two minutes better than
her best previous eastward passage of SIX
days. thirteen hours and twelve minutes
made in October last year.
Evening star., 1896-09-09
To Imitate Monte Carlo.

CHICAGO, September 9.-Alexander D.
Hannah and David Hogg, wealthy Chi
cagoans, are, 1t is stated, endeavoring to
purchase Mackinac Island. at the northern
erd of Lake. Michigan. 1t Is said to he
tEe.r intention to spend half q million dol
lars or more to make the resort similar to
Monte Carlo.
Evening star., 1896-09-09

Business House Gutted by
the Flames.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, September 9.-The
wholesale china establishment of T. ].
Miller & Co. caught fire at II o'clock today,
in the fourth story or packing room.
The entire fire department is now at work
on the building and the Hre is not under
control
The loss will be very heavy, but fully COW
cred by insurance The origin of the fire
has not as yet been ascertatned.
1t is hoped that the fire will be confined
to this particular building
At 2.30 pm. the fire was st!ll raging. The
insurance amounts to $4,000. Actual loss
cannot be ascertained until later
Evening star., 1896-09-09

WEST SUPERIOR. Wis, September O.
Judge Bundy of Menomenee has written
to the democratic congressional commit
tee, G.clining the nomination in the tenth
distr' Sbecause of the lack of harmony,
whld I'd three tickets In the field.
Evening star., 1896-09-09
TO SPEAK FOR THE TICKET
Smith to Make FOuI
Sneechea

ATLANTA, Ga, September 9.-Chairn an
Clay Of the democratic state executive
committee announced today that ex-Secre-
tary Smith had consented to make four
speeches in behalf of the regular demo-
cratic ticket. He will speak at Dalton on
the 10th. and later at Brunswick, Valdosta
and Augusta. Senator John b. Gordon,
who has just reached his home here, after
an extended lecture tour, has also tender
ed his services to the state committee. and
he Will be heard at Buena Vista tomor-
row.
Evening star., 1896-09-09
Beat Ont HIS wifc's Brains.


OMAHA, Neb., September 9--ArranSe-
ments were completed today for the speech
to be delivered in Omaha by Bourke Cock
ran next Monday night The Coliseum
has been engaged, with accommodations
to seat 10000 people. Secretary Morton
will preside and will introduce the speaker.
Evening star., 1896-09-09

VANCOUVER. B. c., September "a
monster petition praying the federal gov
ernment to restrict Japanese Immigration
and raise the Chinese tax to $500 has been
in circulation for three days in the province
and signed by many British subjects.
Evening star., 1896-09-09
Leaped From the Dieppe Boat.

LONDON, September "a man, who left
several boks behind him inscribed wi }
the name H. Egerton, Valparaiso" co /.
mitted suicide yesterday by jumping oy -
board from the Dieppe steamer
Evening star., 1896-09-09

DUBLIN. September 0.-Mrs. Della r s.
Farnall, mother Of the late Charles Stew
art Parnell, is seriously i'll at Bray, near
this city.
Evening star., 1896-09-09
A TRIO OF SUICIDES.
\ Crazy Shoemaker Shot at Cy-
cIfst.

DOYLESTOWN, Pa. September Chris
tian Henn.nger. a shoe dealer of Ivyland. n
small town near here. last night attempted
to murder Frank Sholler a bicycle rider,
and then committed suicide by shooting
himself. AS Sholer was passing Hennn-
gers shop on his wheel. the latter rushed
10 the door and fired two shots at him. The
first shot went wide of It's mark. but The
second passed through the upper lip OF the
bicycler and fractured his jaw bone. A
short time afterward. when Constable
Knight went TO Henninger's store 20 arrest
him, he found the door locked. He forced
1t open and was about to enter the door,
way, when Henninger fired a bullet into
his own brain, dying Instantly. He was de-
mented
Evening star., 1896-09-09
HENRY B. PAYNE DEAD
Succumbed to a Recent Stroke Of
Paralysis.
STRICKEN ONLY A FEW DAYS ago
Surviving Members of His F Family
at His Bedside.
LONG PROMINENT IN POLITICS

CLEVELAND, Ohio, September 9.-Ex-
United States Senator Henry B. Payne Sled
this morning at o'clock at his home, o95
Euclid avenue. His death was due to u
stroke of paralysis. with which he was
stricken a few days ago.
His son, Col. Oliver H. Payne of New
York. and his daughter. Mrs. Charles w.
Bingham. the only surviving members OF
bis family, were at his bedside when he
passed away.
Ex-senator Payne of Cleveland was born
In Madison county, n. ", November 30,
1910. He was educated at Hamilton Col
1ege- and began the study of law in Canaan
da.gGa with John c. Spencer. being ad-
mItted to the bar and commencing his prac-
Evening star., 1896-09-09
Financial Troubles.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va, September o.
John p. Ballard. a prominent farmer.
living near Mechum's River. committed
suicide yesterday by blowing out his brains
with a shotgun. Financial troubles are the
supposed cause of the deed.
Beat Out HIS Wifc's Brains.
YOUNGSTOWN. Ohio. September q
Word has been received by the police de-
partment that man named White, plas-
terer by trade. beat his wife's brains out
with a base ball bat at o'clock this morn
ing at Andover. Ohio. fifty miles north of
here. He then mounted a bicycle rode
into the country a mile and a half and cut
his throat with a razor. dying shortly af-
terward.
Evening star., 1896-09-09

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