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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-23
"BILL" WYE IS DEAD.
THE wEII.KNowX HuMoRisT PASSES AWAY AT
HIS NORTH CAROiINA HOME.

Ashevlle. y g.. Feb 22-Eisar W. Nye. better
,or,, os "Bu Nye" ded AT his home at Euck
Shoals about ! o'clocf this afternoon
Edgar Wilson Nye. whom every American KNOWS
40 "Eu Nyc the humorist' was born In Miin' on
,uous. ~ 1850 When two years old his rather
moved to the West. and Edgar received his 'Iuca-
.icn AT River FAILS Academy, In Wisconsin, lie
e.,,died aw in Wisconsin. and practis"i for snort
time. About 1915 ne settled IN Laramie, ana TWO
wears later married Miss Fannie Smith by whom
he had several children. In Laramie he began VIII
ing for the local newspapers and his work attract
ed such attention that In 1850 he was ihVl'en 10
write weekly letters for The Denver Tribune.
r,na rox, voar he founded 'The Laramie Boomer
aor" which made him famous. lie he.d several
nubllc Offices in Laramie and was popular Severa
years ago he came to Ncw-York, and since ,nd tnen
iad hocn writing syndicate articles and ecturing
II. had a plea sant home at St George, staten Isl
and Mr Nye published several books. the earliest
being "Bi Nye and boomerang ana Ihe rory
I.vars and Other Lies"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-23

lbf TtiEGRAfH TO IfH Ai'iLNNH'I
Toledo Ohio, Feb. 22.-Michael ID. Harter, for
mery a Congressman from the Mansfield DIS
trict. and for years a resident Of that place. but
latterly OF Philadelphia committed suicide some
tine this morning by shooting himself through
the head with revolver. Mr.. HarteT arrived
in Fostoria Ohio. three days ago on business
connected with the Harter Milling Company OF
that place. He stayed with family named
Knapp. relatives of his, and where Els son
Robert Harter, has been living. Last evening
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-23
Tho rAus o. the aeath OF Elgar W. Nye was re-


co,ved with SORROW by many persons In this ciiy
,,oetar1av For a number OF years before Mr.. Nye
hocon IN snond MS time In delivering lectures
throughout the country, and before ne established
himself in his home In North Carolina he lived In
,his city and WAS wei known TO many newspaper
men His sweet and sunny disposition made him
.nvorita wherever he was known. He generous
ana kind to the acquaintances who needed his aid
,nd he frequently extended help to men who were
,,nforiunate even when they had particular
cloirns upon his friendship. HIS loyalty TO his
friends his chcerfulncss and his ability 20 divert
and entertain were untailing.
Cheyenne. Wyo.. Feb 22-The people of Laramie
and Cheyenne heard the news of "Bll." Nye's death
with keen regret this afternoon. The o.d Boom
erang' office over the stable. will be draped with
mourning II was there that the gentle William
made his reputation. saying that ITO get TO our
Office you 90 down the alley enter the stable. twist
the gray mules tail and Immediately take the Gle
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-23

managers do not seem TO count on getting many
votes for him from among the Eastern delega-
tiOnE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-23
THE REPUBLICAN RACE.
FIGHT MEN HAVE STARTED.
.sp1RANrs FOR THE NOMINATION AT
CT LOUIS AND THEIR CHANCES.
wE,yLEY NOW APPARENTLY AHEAD.

pr-r SPEAKER REED is MAKING AN ENERGETIC
.,.vv,ss AND SENATOR ALLISON 4 QUIET
PIT FORMIDABLE ONE-GONERNOR
MOR7ON's STRENGTH PUZzLlNG
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. QUAY. CUL-
LON AND DAVIS AND GENERAL
MANDERsON IN THE HANDS
OF THEIR FRIENDs-ABoUT
FJF~rY DELEGATES AL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-23
FOR PEACE WITH ENGLAND.
THE MOVEMENT ELECTS MR.. CLEVE-
LANDS HEARTY SYMPATHY.

HE WRITES A LETTER TO THE CONFERENCE IN
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF PERMA-
EENT COURT OF ARBITRATION DISCUSSED
BISHOP POTTER AND OTHERS AD-
DRESS A MASS -MEETING-A
MESSAGE OF GREETING
RECEIVED FROM THE
ENGLISH COM
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-23
FORTY YEARS A PART1.
REPUBLICANS CELEBRATE THE BiHlH-
DAY ANNIVERSARY
AND MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE

AN ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING IN WAshiN"iO'
SPEECHES Ply wELr,KHowN SENATOR'S
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1896-10-30
INFORMATION SUFFICIENT.
Conviction of c. O. Downing OF Em-
bezxlement Sustained.

Conviction of C. o. Downing OF Em-
bezxlement Sustained.
Olympia. Wash, Oct. 26.--The su.
preme court today affirmed the lower
courts Judgment in the case of State of
Washington. respondent. vs.. O O..
Downing. appellant. This was a case
wherein the appellant, as clerk of Spo.
kane county, was convicted of EN-.
bezzlement. Counsel for Downing
urged that the information was in
sufficient to charge an offense, under
the act of 1898. making it embezzle-
ment for any county officer to whom a
salary is paid to fail to pay to the coun-
ty treasurer all sums that shall come
into his hands for fees and charges in
his office; also that the information
did not charge an offense under section
81. of the penal code. The supreme
court held contrary to this contention
in the case of the State VS.. Isenses, the
defaulting city treasurer of New What
com, and concludes upon the authority
OF that case, that no error was commit
ted in the lower court in overruling
the demurrer in this case. The excep.
tions taken by the appellant to certain
charges of the lower court are held by
the supreme court to be untenable.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1896-10-30
A CONGRESS OF BRAINS
Notable Gathering at Prince
tons Sesqui-Centennial.
4 THREE DAYS CELEBRATION
President Cleveland Delivered An
Address ON the Duties and Be-
possibilities Of Our College Men.

President Cleveland Delivered An
Address ON the Duties and Re-
probabilities Of Our College Men.
Princeton, N. j., Oct. 26.--The his.
tory OF Princeton during the last three
days will be part Of the history Of the
United States. Primarily, ths event
was the celebration of the university's
sesqui-centennial. Historically, 1t was
congress Of nations, formed by the
best brains Of those nations. Learned
savants from the shores Of France, re-
nowned scholars from Germany, living
personifcations Of the centuries of lore
embraced within the walls Of ancient
Oxford touched elbow to elbow and
drank toasts together. Pre.emlnent
among all stood the chief executive Of
this nation, President Cleveland.
Necessarily, the president was the
main speaker Of the day, and nearly
every man 10 saying here tonight that
he made the oratorical effort Of his life.
He spoke in Alexander hall to a multi.
tude comprising representatives Of
nearly every great institution Of learn.
ing in the world, and men of marx IN
all other walks of life. His theme wss
"The Duties and Responsibilities That
College Men and Educated Men Gener.
ally Owe to the Cause Of Good Govern.
ment." Mr.. Cleveland spoke without
any attempt at orstorical effect, and
with very little emphasis even, but the
points in his address were quickly
grasped by his hearers, and he was fire..
quently interrupted by hearty hand.
clapping and cries Of Good, Good, I"
from the platform and body of the
house. On each occasion of this sort
the great crowd Of students in the bal.
cony yelled, Cleveland Cleveland
Clevelandp'
Mr.. Cleveland spoke for half an
hour, and when he concluded, the ex-
hibition Of enthusiasm was remarkable.
Cheer upon cheer was given with
hearty good will, and as winding the
college yell was given for Mrs Cleve.
land. She occupied chair in the
front row of the seats facing the benches
ON which the university delegates sat,
and the unexpected attention of the
students caused all eyes to turn in her
direction. All present joined in the
applause, and as Mr.. Cleveland caught
his wife's eye he gave her an approx.
ing smile, receiving one from her in
return.
The great three days celebration
closed tonight with a banquet in the
assembly hall given to the university
delegates. There were present more
than 800 persons. Probably never in
the history Of the country has such q
gathering of renowned men been
seated around the same board. II was
an International assemblage. and in.
oluded the most eminent educators Of
both sides of the Atlantic.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1896-10-30

GOLD FROM AUSTRALIA.
Two and . Half Millions Arrived on
the Monowsi.

Two and . Half Millions Arrived on
the Monowsi.
San Francisco, Oct. 26. The steamer
Monowai, which arrived from Australia
today, has on board about 90, 500, 600
worth Of English soverelgns, consigned
to Assistant United States Treasurer
Berry, to be melted down and milled
into double eagles here and stored away
in the subtreasury.
About month ago shipment val
ued at 81. 500, 900 was received here
from Australia. and at that time Assist
ant Treasurer Berry was authorized by
the treasury department at Washington
to receive the coin at bullion value for
storage in the subtreasury and to accept
additional shipments to the amount of
sc, 100000 Soon afterward dispatches
announced that the second shipment
from Australia, amounting to go, 800, !.
600 bullion value, had started on its
way from Australia.
The treasure will be taken to the
mint where the gold will be tested for
weight and fineness and afterwards
either coined into $40 pieces or stored
In the subtreasury as bullion.
The gold thus shipped from Australia
is placed to the credit of merchants
who are buying in New York and
Europe to make up the balance Of trade.
which is naturally in favor of New
York at this season. A dozen years
ago this plan was devised by Hugh
Craig and others, and by it the annual
saving in the exchange between here
and New York amounts to large sum.
The next shipment, which will arrive
before the first of the year. will proba.
bly, be larger than either of the two
preceding.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1896-10-30
A bloody Japanese Duel,

San Francisco. Dot. 26. .-Kata Nish.
amto and Harry Nismato. Japanese,
and cousins, fought bloody duel to.
day at their clearinghouse. AS re-
suit, both are at the receiving hospital,
Kata with one side OF his head sliced
of and his left cheek amputated and
his left arm almost severed from his
body, Harry got off better, but his
body Is covered with wounds and
gashes The row began over the pay
ment Of debt, and Harry used big
butcher-knife, while Kata welded a
Japanese naval sword. Both tainted
from loss Of blood. but they NAV re.
cover.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1896-10-30
weYLeR's LATEST ORDER.
Once More He VIII Try to starvs the
Insurgents.

Insurgents.
Havana. Oct. 26.-Captain. General
Weyler has issued a proclamation con-
tanning the following provisions:
First-All Of the inhabitants of the
country or outside the lines of fortifica.
tions OF the towns must betake them.
selves to the towns occupied by troops
within period Of eight days. Those
who are found outside the towns after
the expiration of that period will be
considered rebels and will be taken and
tried as such.
Second-The withd-awlof groceries
from towns is absolutely prohibited,
and also the transportation Of them by
sea or land, without permit from the
military authorities, violators of this
provision to be tried and punished as
aiders of the rebels.
Third-Proprietors Of cattle must
carry them to towns or make applica-
tion Immediately for protection.
Fourth-Eight days after the publ.
cation Of this proclamation, all rebels
surrendering in every municipality
will be subject to the captain.general' 8
disposal to order them where to reside,
and it will be a commendation in their
favor for them to give available news
about the enemy and to surrender with
their firearms; and. moreover, to sur
render collectively in their organiza-
tions.
Fifth-The proclamation is only
enforceable in'the province Of Pinar del
Rio.
The insurgents during the past two
weeks have been continuing the work
of devastation, particularly In the prov
ince Of Matanzss, where they have re-
duced to ashes eight tobacco and sugar
plantations, together with many farm
houses and huts Of laborers, the total
value being about 100000. Hun.
dreds Of families are rendered homeless.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1896-10-30
BURNED TO DEATH.
One Lie Lost In . Brooklyn Fire
Yesterday.

One Lie Lost In = Brooklyn Fire
Yesterday.
New York, Oct. ga disastrous
FIRE occurred in Brooklyn tonight, re.
sulting in loss of life, the injury OF
several persons and destruction Of prop.
erty amounting to $3.50, 900. The five.
story brick factory at Seventh street,
between Second and Third avenues,
where destroyed. The first and second
floors Of the building were occupied by
o. A. Wissner, manufacturer Of iron
and spring bedsteads, the third floor
by j. Krim and Wauther Bros, dia.
mond settlers, and the fourth floor by
the Eta knitting mills. II was short
ly after the fire began that Otto Beau.
man, fireman, with the assistance Of
Foreman Bixby and Fireman John
Quigley, was carrying hose through
the building when they were caught in
a back draught. Bixby and Quigley
managed to gain the street, but Beau
man was unable to do so. A rescuing
party. consisting Of ]. J. Ryan. Frank.
lin Ferguson and Louis Blair, attempt.
ed to make their way through the burn.
ing ruins, They were all severely
burned, but managed to reach Beau.
man, who, however, had been burned
to death.
The building was owned by Wissner,
who places his loss on the building,
stock and machinery at $2o0, 600, part.
ly insured. Krim and Wauther Bros
lost $4,000. and the Eta knitting
mills about, 5000 fully covered by
insurance.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1896-10-30

Charles II. Crisp, ex-speaker Of the
house Of representatives, died in At.
lanta. Ga, His death was not alto.
gether surprise in political circles, as
1t has been known for some months
that he had not long to live, and never
again could be an active figure in pub
lie affairs. The speaker had several
spells Of illness In Washington. He
suffered from asthma and later from
heart trouble. His Ill health, how.
ever. did not become matter Of public
notoriety until the past spring. when
he was compelled to abandon a series
of JOINT debates arranged with ex.Sec.
retary Hoke Smith by reason Of the ad.
vice Of his physician. Crisp had been
In the sanitarium for Ave weeks, suffer.
ing from malarial fever. The immedi.
ate cause Of bis death was heart failure.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1896-10-30

Giiilan County.
q. II. 4 n. o.. TIme Gard.

Trains arrive nj Arlihgton NJ foilowss
No. 2--E, .bo,nd, via. wailA wAla, 1878 =. n.
NJ, l-sM st b ui,i, via. Maiia Waia. 2.fT s. NJ.
Ttaln M, 2 leaves PoItiand at f.M
No, ~ W bOtiid feighs (passengersI I:t5 A. ~.
~ Y, bound eight ttpaaehgers), ),..0, II =. n.
No 2i-W, bonlI freight Up isHengerst..0i r. ".
Ms, "a a'id - viii be provided with coach
snd Asgage ear and VIII connect Ct Willows
J n,t'un with the Heppner tram.
No. ~ viii toittfttA y Tho DaIIes with No. y,
he local passenger trAin between Portland and
The Daiies,
tair4p py oat 10 San Francisco have been 70.
dnted--f fst cabin, &i2; sleerage, ", incindtng
meats aud Derihs. through tickets are sold Ia
Arlington v. &, HINDLE. Agent
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1896-10-30
rilIbus,er. to BE Tried.

Admiral Navarro. president of the
naval court of Havana, has caused no.
tice TO be served upon forty.one fiji.
busters and others, including the crew
and passengers Of the Competitor, that
they must answer charges of piracy
and rebellion against the government,
Consul. General Lee. in an interview in
Spanish paper, denies having insisted
upon his recall to the United States,
and says his relations with Captain
General Weyler are cordial.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1896-10-30
The Table. wsrs Turned.

DR.. 7. w. Bowman, Of Savannah.
Ga, tried to kill his wife. He was
prevented from so doing by w. 7.
Haskell, commercial traveller. Has.
kell seized Bowman's pistol and
wrenched IL from him. Mrs. Bowman
and her mother then assaulted the doc.
tor. They blackened his eyes and beat
him about the head very badly. Bow.
man was arrested and taken before
Judge who gave him twenty.four hours
TO get out Of the state.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1896-10-30
BRIEF PACIFIC COAST NEWS
A Resume Of Events in the
Northwest.
EVIDENCE OF STEADY GROWTH

News Gathered I'm All the Towns Of
our Neighboring States - Improve-
msnt Noted fin All Ind ustries gon.
The tax levy for Clatsop county this
year will be between 10 and 10 mills.
The latest cleanup of the Virtue
mine In Baker county, is estimated at
$40, 900.
1t is expected that the distillery in
Grants will be started up about No
vember 1.
For the fourth time in four years,
Crook county Ia the first county to send
In its assessment roll to the secretary
Of state.
There are now 7o1 pupils in The
Dalles public schools. This is the
largest number ever enrolled at one
time in that school district.
The sheepmen Of Grant county met
In Canyon City last week and effected
an organization similar TO that Of the
Idaho Wool Growers Association.
In running tunnel into the Black
Republican mine on Frozen creek, a
tributary Of Myrtle creek, the workmen
have struck very rich ore. bearing cop
per and gold.
A phenomenal pumpkin vine was
raised this year by Dalles man. Ii
covers space as large as that between
the four corners Of intersecting streets
in The Dalles, says the Chronicle. 1t
bears twenty-t two large pumpkins of an
average weight Of twenty. four pounds,
to say nothing Of the small ones. and
hence has over 440 pounds Of pumpkin.
Henry Kemino, of Pennington, in
Washington county. was attacked one
day last week by a mad boar. He was
driving the hogs out Of stubblefield,
when the infuriated animal rushed
upon him and thrust his tusks into
Kemino's thigh, above the knee, strik-
ing the bone and lacerating the mus
cles. If blood poisoning will not set
in Mr.. Kemino will recover.
Ben Hagen. farmer living near
Pendleton, came into that city one day
last week with load Of wheat. While
descending Rourke canyon he found the
straw that had been placed on the road
on fire. He was into the fire before he
discovered it. The banks were too
steep above and below. so that he could
not turn out. SO he whipped up his
team and ran his horses all the way
through the fire, 1t was rather hot.
/ and four sacks of wheat were set on fire
while the team was dashing through
the flames,
Tons Of fish are going to waste on
the beaches in Uppertown and Alder
brook. says the Astorian. Within the
past few days millions Of sardines have
been thrown up by the high tides on
the shore along the city front, and it
has appeared to spectators that some.
thing should be done towards packing
this magnificent article Of food. The
fish are as fine in quality as any ever
put up in oil, and it would seems that
new industry of renumerative and
large proportions only awaits the en-.
ergy Of some practical man.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1896-10-30
washington.

Wild fowl are plentiful on Willapa
harbor, and the run of silverside
salmon over there has begun. All the
traps and nets are having fine catches.
The United States circuit of appeals
for the ninth district has decided in
favor Of the city of South Bend, in that
oity's case against the water company
there.
Bears are plentiful in the neighbor-
hood Of the Coquitlam river, says the
Vancouver News.Advertiser. A num-
ber have been shot by Indians within
the past few weeks.
Waitsburg is now lighted by elec-
tricity. The plant was installed by
home capital and enterprise. 1t has a
capacity of 500 16.candle power lights,
and will be run by water power.
1t cost walla walla county $500 to
extradite and bring from the Indian
territory Daniel White, a soldier,
charged with seduction, and then no
case could be made against him be.
cause he married the girl.
The big bear that is one Of the fea.
lures Of interest at the Tacoma hotel,
broke loose from his chain last week,
and it required the combined efforts of
the hotel force, 500 spectators, and
nearly quart Of chloroform to secure
him again.
The harvest Of the cranberry marsh
near Ilwaco will be about completed
next week. The crop will be between
5000 and 5000 barrels Of berries this
season. So far, no frost has reached
this section, and the crop will be one
of the largest, and the berries superior
to any yet gathered.
The farmers around Colfax have be.
gun seeding and the amount Of fall
planted grain which will go in this
year will be greater than that of any
previous year il the weather continues
favorable, The rise in the price OF
wheat Ia stimulating the farmers to in
creased activity. and nearly every inch
Of summer fallow land will be planted
by election time.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1896-10-30
a Fatal Gn. ExnlosIon.

In Chicago George MoWhorter turn
ed on the gas in his room and lay
down to die. The odor of the gas was
detected by Chalres Collard, who called
George Holt. Lighting the gas in the
room adjacent MoWhorter's. they burst
in his door. An explosion followed,
blowing out a section of the rear wall
of the building, and burning Collard
badly. Holt escaped injury. Nc.
Whorter died while being taken to the
hospital
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1896-10-30
Suicide Of = Minister.

Rev. Thomas Stoughton Potwin, M.
A.. one Of the best.known Congrega-
tional clerymen Of New England. has
committed suicide at his home in Hart.
ford. Conn. Rev. Potwin had been in
poor health for some time. and, since
the recent developments Of melan.
cholia. had been under the care Of DIR.
Stearns, Of the insane retreat. While
his family were away he went to IN
upper room and hanged himself with
a rope fastened to the door knob.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1896-10-30
Car Inspector killed.

Los Angeles. Dot. 26-Moses B.
Morey, car inspector Of the Terminal
Railway Company, was killed in the
switch yards Of the company this morn
ing by being run over by freight-car.
He was working underneath the car,
and failed to put out flag. A switch
engine backed number Of cars ON the
switch. which bumped against the car
underneath which Morey was, His
head was crushed to a pulp.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1896-10-30
A Miillonaire Armenian.

The most sensational trial ever
known in Turkey has just been con.
cluded In Constantinople. AK Effendi,
the millionaire Armenian, has been
condemned to three years seclusien in
fortress. He was accused Of being
chief OF the revolutionary committee
This latter was considered not proved.
but his connection with the movement
was established, He was given the
minimum penalty possible,
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1896-10-30
A CoMardlx Suicide.

Alfred g. Andrew, a carpenter Of
San Francisco, ended his own life be.
cause Of misfortunes that had reduced
him to poverty. and left a widow and
three grown children to struggle for
the living he had grown weary Of en-
deavoring to make for them. He took
carbolic aoid and died in great agony.
His wife was witness to his suffer.
ings.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1896-10-30
A Al. Loui. broker Assigns.

L. A. Coquard. well-known st.
Louis broker. has filed an assignment.
He gives his assets as 500, 900; liabil-
tiles not stated. but may exceed the as
sets. 1t is claimed that during the last
six months he lost heavily in wheat
and stocks, the total amount being esti-
mated at $500, 900.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1896-10-30
oriental Question Settled.

The Paris correspondent Of the Lon
don News reports that he hears the
ozar's visit to Queen Victoria at Bal
moral resulted in Russia, England and
France agreeing on the basis of policy
in Japan and China. while the Levant,
Mediterranean and African questions
are being arranged. The czar wants
the results obtained without bloodshed,
says the correspondent, and is support
ed by Italy and Austria. The sultan
is likely to die hard, but he will be
obliged to yield.