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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-04
EXHIBITS OF PROGRESS AND SCIENCE.

The NewYork Academy Of Sciences will hold its
fourth annual reception and exhibit OF recent prog
In science in the American Museum OF Natural
History. April and 6. The first evening Will be
devoted to reception 10 the members or the Acad-
envy. with certain invited guests, the second even
Ing will be more popular and will be devoted TO a
reception to the members OF the Scientific Alliance
and their friends. The exhibit Is arranged TO show
progress In science In each Of the groups rep
resented In the NewYork Academy Of Science, In
Guiding anatomy. George 3. Huntington. astronomy.
J. X. Rees; botany, l., NJ Underwood; chemistry.
Charles A. Doremus; electricity. George +. Sever
saville: experimental psychology ]. Mex: cattel
geology. J, F. Kemp mneralogy. George f. kuns;
William Stratford physics, William Haliock and J.
+. Woodruff photography, r. Il. Dodge; zoology.
c. L. Bristol and Bashford Dean
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-04
NEWSDEALERS' BENEFIT TONIGHT.

The following volunteers will appear at the news
dealers benefit this evening at the Fifth Avenue
Theatre: Ezra Kendall. the sisters Abbott. George
Fuller Golden, Pearl Andrews. tho sisters Haw-
thorne, Whittier j. Peabody, Zelma Rawlston,
Cushman and Holcomb. Evelyn Britton. J: NJ.
Turner. j. A. Donahey. Stanley Whiting and Burr
Mcintosh. Tho show will begin at o'clock sharp.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-04
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A CHILD's MYSTERIOUS DEATH.

John Keane, seventeen months old. who hveo
with his parents at No. 2is Eas. Fortleth-st. cleo
yesterday afternoon under peculiar circumstance
The child was taken Ill early in the mornins anu
Mrs Keane. his mother, sent for Mrs befSe',
midwife Of No. ga East Seven,eenth-st MIA
Berker Is said TO have recommended that Yea 7"
prepared OF poppyseed and given to the chna
Mrs Keane says that Immediately atter $3.50
the child the his condition became more ~, East
she dnally sent for DIR. Schiebel, OF NO. .ls E[iss
Fortieth-st Shortly after his arrival me 49,;
died The was reported 10 the .o'o'
ONCE and an lnvestigation VIII be maze
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-04
ART EMBROIDERIES,
Lower than They Have Ever
Been Sold.

Battenberg and Renaissance Doies, Centre
pieces, Tides and Scarfs-
Renaissance Tides 20x20, So cts. to $40
each.
Battenberg Centrepieces, round and square,
40 cts to S2.9S each.
Renaissance Scarfs. 81. 80 to 1878 each.
Also Cretonne and Swiss Dmty Pillow Slips.
with single and double ruftle. light and dark
colorings 20 cts. each.
Cold-embroidered Lambrequins. white only.
"a cts. instead Of $3.50.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-04
REPORTS OF BRAVERY EXPLODED.

Police Captain Stephen Brown, Of the wes' o.
hundredth-st. station. submitted report " NV.
conlin yesterday concerning the reports - ~.
bravery OF certain policemen ut the ta'a' -.
the nathouse at No 81 West one-ha
fftr-st last Tuesday afternoon .., an ali
Captain Browns report throws cold w Ss rs ri a
the sensational reports OF bravery -" 20 An acting
roundsman. John IL Jones. whose nain srrs All was
mentioned before. The men 70 whonn' h,avsry aS0
GAorss Wisschusen and Detective James """'-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-04
LINENS REDUCED.

Heavy Bleached Satin Table Damask 30 cts.
instead Of rs cts.
Fine quality Bleached Satin Table Damask,
81 90 Instead Of 81 %.
81 Bleached Damask Napkins, S1.76 per
dozen instead of 50 %; q, 1918 instead of SO So
All-Linen Crash Toweling. cts. per yard
Extra large fringed Huck Towels, % cts. in
stead Of 80 cts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-04
WHITE GOODS,
And DOmeStiCS.

Fancy striped Nainsooks. 12h cts instead
Of 20 cts.
Soft Long Cloth. IL yards In piece. Do cts,
instead Of 100.
Good quality Unbleached Sheetng. ~ yard
wide, 1%1a cts. ~ yards wide, 18 cts.
Extra teavy Bleached Sheeting. ~ yards WIDE
IL cts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-04
BOYS CLOTHING.
Washable Kilt Suits Greatly
Reduced.

Two-piece. washable, Sailor Kilt Suits, tan
Batiste, neat stripes 2, 3 and years, % cts.
instead OF 81. 90 and S1.lo
one and two-piece Suits, 2, and years.
III .3S Instead of SL0S to S24S.
Very fine one and two-pece Suits, Pique and
Bingham, ?, 8 and years. TI.0S instead OF
60 oS 70 S450
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-04
LAMPS AND GLOBES.

Gilt Cupid Banquet Lamps. $1.OO instead Of
$150.
Rich Gilt Banquet Lamps, with figures. two
styles $3.50 instead Of 50. %
Rich Gilt and Onyx Banquet Lamps, with cast
head and base, $500.
Wrought Iron Table Lamps. $2.26.
Banquet Lamp Globes-S-inch, floral decora-
lions, so cts; 9-inch. 75 cts; 9-inch, Violet or
Pansy decorations. $1.SS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-04
AzMMMMMaM

the production VIII be better for his co-operatiSn
There will be four evening performances OF The
Envoy" at the Berkeley Lyceum, April Z. s, and
10. and one day performance. on April TO- The
following Is the cast
IL Huns Chang .rrahh ~ i"''
" wv 49, 1870 BENJAMIN b. McAlpn
Pendexer Padd reporter on The New-York Rocket
william F. Wall
The Emperor of China Clinton :. Martin
Mafor O' Munney r. Ormonde Power
General De Ri,iti. william ID. Stewart
Captain Hans orr. .... VI i" ''" J A. T. compton "
Colonel Sir Ender KNIT ) E. f. T. Hatch. "a
Hrochette the ENJOYS chef Irving L. Tenney
Asa Spalds Padds body servant William NJ Copp
Hang Hi ! Frederic c. Benson
II IL Chinese conspirators Charles A. Slosson
Meen Wur) iinr,S " MaI."s
Ting An Ling niece and ward 10 the Emperor.
100 ~ ~ Arthur D. Benson
Annie Howe companion to Ting All IAng,
""'' saw Albert d. Ashforth
The following is the correct list Of officers and
men who received the fifteen and twenty wars
decoration Thursday evening: Private samuel
D. Folsom, OF the 9Th Company, received the
Cross OF Honor with gold bar for twenty. years
service and the following members received silver
barn 10 the Cross OF Honor for fifteen years SER
vice. sccond Lieutenant Charles F. Bement. First
SeAnt Frank Koch. Sergeant c. L. comofrt. Cor
porG Clement +. Muller and Private Harry q.
1iUtsk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-04
BELTS AND POCKET BOOKS,

At 20 cts. Colored Leather Belts. with patent
leather finish and fancy metal harness buckle;
and Black Seal Grain, with Leather-covercd
harness buckle.
At 20 cts genuine Seal and genuine Alligator
Pocket Books; with sterling silver corners, Sd
cts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-04
PETTICOATS.
Four Notable Offers.

Extra quality Seersucker and Linen Lawn
striped Petticoats, desirable patterns, Umbrella
shape, deep fiounce. full width, go cts instead
Of $1.00
brella shape, some deep corded flounce, others
braided 9S cts. instead of S145.
All Linen Petticoats, Umbrella shape, deep
dounce embroidered $3.50 instead of 1925.
30 Taffeta Silk Petticoats In latest shadings
also black. deep Umbrella ruf1le, corded. full
size S5.0S instead of $3.50.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-04
TOOTH BRUSHES.


A special lot Of Initial Tooth Brushes. not 70
be found elsewhere in Brooklyn, Il, Id and I'd
cts
Complexion Speclaltles.
Kinds Almond Cream, RI and 90 cts.
Creme Simon medium sze 40 cts; large. 10
cts
Lettuce Cream. large size "a cts.
Benzoin Lotion, 30 cts.
Tincture Benzon 2S cts.
ReJane Balm. % cts.
% cts
Witch Hazel Jelly. II cts
Almond Meal made of real almonds. 20 cts.
Use Mentholine best mouth and tooth wash
known 40 cts. per bottle.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-04
Fancy Laces at Less than Hi
Er1BROIDERIES.
One-third and One-half Less
than Regular Prices.
Section G, Extreme Rear of Store.

Fine Nainsook Sets In three and four widths
Insertions to match neat and snowy designs
openwork effects, 10, IL 1-2, Is. 10. 20,
20 and 35 cts. per yard in strips.
Sample strips on Cambria. Nainsook and
Swiss, various widths. 3. 4. >. Z, 10. II IL.
10. 10 and rs cts. per yard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-04
DRESS GOODS,
At Less tran Manufacturers
COcf

97-inch all wool American Cheviots, handsome
mixtures close limitations Of the best Scotch de-
signs, 70 cts. per yard
80-inch Basketine Novelty. a new weave In
very effective colorings 30 cts
44-inch Changeable Canvas Cloth. the latest
Spring novelty, 40 cts.
46-inch all wool Double Warp French Hen
rietta, In select Spring colorings, % cts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-04
Complexion SpeclaltleS.
EASTER CARDS,

An assorted lot new this season. cts each
Easter Booklets 3 cts. instead OF 10 cts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-04
UPHOLSTERY DEPT.
A Variety of Reductions.

Oriental figured and striped Crepes. for dra~
perry, 3 cts per yard instead of 1215 cts
Colored stripe Snowflake Curtains, for VIM
dow draperies, 81 yards long. five colorinsA
S1.79 per pair
Full size Nottingham Curtains. S1.25 per
pair instead Of SLID.
Irish Point Curtains, white or ecru. S3.4o per
pair instead Of 5000.
Dresden stripe and Tapestry pattern Cretonn>
SO inches wide, Is cts. per yard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-04
NEW LACES,
At Prices Hitherto Unknown.

Valenciennes Leces and Insertions. various
widths, white and butter shades, IL yards In a
piece. at 10. 10. %. 30. 40 to rs OTIS. per
piece.
Mechin Laces and Insertions white. ivory
and butter shades, II yards in piece, at 90
60, 80, 90 cts. $1.OO, $1.16 to $3.50 per
piece. q
Black and ivory Chantilly Laces and Inser-
lions, narrow widths. at 3, 8. z. o. IL IL to
20 cts per yard.
Fancy Laces at Less than Half
Price.
Net Top Applique. Fedora Alencon Lierrie
and other makes, at TO- 10, I'D, 70, 80. 10
to 70 cts per yard.
washable Laces and Insertions. 3, B. Z, 10
and IL 1 e cts per yard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-04
MATTINGS.
A Rare Collection
NEW RUGS,
At Very Low. Prices.
72xHG. M1.OO

Cottage Rugs. 12x36 $1.OO.
Best quality Smyrna Rugs, 1925.
Needle-made Kelm Rugs, suitable for COW
corners $500 instead OF $3.50
20 selected Daghestan and Shirvan RuSA
$3.50 instead of $1,000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-04
&11Anak%&aAnA
IMPORTING RETAILERS,
BR0OKLTN.

SILK Department.
A Leading New York Paper Says:
mot all Of the energies and abilities OF Fred
erick Loeser & Co. have been focused upon
their silk Department, but enough OF both these
qualities has been bestowed upon 1t to make II
unsurpassed, and In many respects unequaiied'
either here or in Europe"
COlOred Silks.
21-inch plain Colored Gros Grain SILK. extra
good quality OF lining Silk, 45 cts. instead OF
Is cts.
23-inch heavy TWILL White Habutai Silk extra
strong cloth, very desirable for children
dresses 40 cts. instead OF % cts
22-inch fancy stripe Armure and Taneta silks:
black and colored grounds 10 cts. Instead OF
$1.25.
21-inch checked Glace Taffeta SILK. the new
est combinations In the different sizes OF regular
and broken checks 80 cts. instead OF Sl2o
22-inch Liberty Satin, extra fine, soft grade.
newest evening tints, mails, rose. cerise cel'
coral, gray Nile. geranium and violet. 80 cts.
instead OF $3.50,
Black Silks.
22-inch Black Brocade eros Grain, largo and
small designs. 80 cts instead Of 10 cts.
21-inch Black Figured Armure, neat, small
designs 90 cts. instead Of 80 cts.
27-inch Black Satin Duchesse, 20 cts. instead
Of S1.OO
2i-inch Black Molre Velour SO cts. instead
Of 81 25
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-04
GARDEN HOSE.

1000 feet, wire bound at q cts. per toUtI
Will be higher later in ths season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-04

nEIAIl
.ROOKLXN
REMARKABLE OFFER
Of Ladies' TaiIor-made Suits and Sep
ara'e Skirts.
rA1LoR-MADE SUITS WITH STYLISH TOP
COAT-In English Homespun, rlue or gray
Jacket with Gloria SILK lining, $1,000.
In black or blue Gh htS sk sesFso n'o
Same as above Suit entirely lined WIN IaHe'o
de China, S12.7O.
Also In Diagonal Cheviot Cloth brown or gray
effects. Suit entirely lined with chanseao'e Sik'
Separate Skirts.
Fine grade Mohair Brillantlne, black with ~:
laid pleat. full cut, lined with Percalne' So''O
Black Brocade silk and Satin Damasse, large
and small designs, lined and velvet finish, 1910
and 1925.
MILLINERY.
Paris Flowers and Foliage, rs,
80 and 4S cts. instead OF
48 cts. to $1.25.
100 dozen French Flowers and Foliage. IN
large punches.
Untrimmed Straw Hats, Is and
48 cts. instead of So
Cts IN S1.25.
125 dozen new Spring shapes in untrimmeo
Straw Hats for Ladies and Misses.
Black Novelty Ribbons. rs cts.
instead of 80 to so cts.
o,O n,acss extra quality all Silk Black Rib
bons Gauze Chiffon and Taffeta, with crocnet
edges the latest novelty, 81 to inches wlde'
20 cts per yard.
LADIES' HOSE.
~ cts. instead of 10 cts:
Ladies fine gauge Colored Cotton Hose high
spliced heels and double soies tan ana Stainless
black.
Is cts. instead of IS Cts:
Extra fine quality Colored Cotton and Isle
Thread Hose. tan, black and hlgh colored up
pers with stainless black boots
Ladies KlDDeQ vests, Id CIS' III
stead of Is cts:
Fine grade white Cotton Vests, low neck and
no sleeves. trimmed with Silk tape at neck and
arms.
Is cts. instead of 80 cts:
Extra fine quality fancy ribbed. white Isle
Thread Vests handsomely trimmed with SliK'
low neck and no sleeves
LADIES' SHIRT WAISTS.
40 cts. instead of 70 cts:
Fancy Lawn Shirt Waists. latest patterns. de-
tachable collar, new sleeves.
90 cts. instead of $1.45:
Lawn and Dlmlty Waists, latest designs, some
with white collar others with self collar. de-
tachabe, new sleeves.
SI.45 instead of $2.25:
Fine Linen Shirt Waists. cardinal. violet ana
green fowery effects. very stylish
Silk Waists,
fitted style, lined and boned, Navy blue. Polka
dot effects new ruche collar, shirred on shoulder,
$500 instead Of S415
Taffeta Silk Waists, handsome shadings ana
new plads, also plain black. Shirt Waist style,
new sleeves detachable collar. %4.0S instead
of $3.50.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-04
WRAPPERS,

Lawn and Percale, light. medium and mourn
ing effects some with yoke finished with braid.
others with double ruffe shoulder. edged
with braid Vatican back full skirt. new
sleeves, 80 cts instead Of Sl.25 and Sl45.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-04
FURNITURE.
Bedroom Sets,

More than 100 different patterns IN cur stodh
Three-piece Ash Bedroom Set, 5000.
Two-piece Oak Bedroom Set, $3.50.
Two-piece Oak Bedroom Set, $1,000.
Two-piece Maple Bedroom Set, S34.O0.
$1,000.
Two-piece Real Mahogany Bedroom Set,
$4,000.
And others up to $4,000.
COuChes.
Another lot Of the special. large tufted
Corches. covered with Corduroy in assorted
colors and trimmed with fringe-the finest Coucl
in the market at the price, $9.05.
MATTINGS.
A Rare Collection
Of the choicest japanese and Chinese Mattfngs,
12j new and desirable patterns, from the lowest
priced to the very finest qualities.
China Mattings roll Of 40 yards, $500 -
$1,000.
japanese Cotton Warp Mattings roll Of -
yards $4.05 to $1,000.
100 rolls Of China Mating slightly damaged
during transportation. $1.76 per roll Of 70
yards
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-04
TRUNKS REDUCED.

20 Canvas-covered Trunks. from a promiusut
maker, 6izes 30. "a and 80 inches a little faulty
in appearance from factory handling. $500 ~.
stead Of $500 to 5000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-04

WASH FABRICS.
Newest Productions at Very
Low Prices.
20-inch fine Grenadine striped Lawns, COM
plete assortment, cts. instead of 1911 cts.
81 -inch Basket striped Organdie fine sheer
quality, 3 cts. instead OF 10 cts.
92-inch fine Organdie. fine imported CLOTH
American printing IL 1-2 cts; equal in de-
signs and colors to any sold at % cts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-04
UMBRELLAS,
S1.2O instead of S2.75:

26-inch best Union Taffeta Silk. steel rod.
natural wood and fancy handles. for men and
women
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-04
REFRlGERATORS
Cheaper Now than they will be
Later In the Season.

Charcoal filling In a Refrigerator Is concedsa
by the best makers to be the only thing which
Will keep food sweet and clean. For to-rnorrow
we offer charcoal filled Refrigerators as follows:
Size 30 x24 x43. holds Is lbs. ice $1,000.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-31
DUTY ON HORSES.
A Collector for the United states -
Levytnw Extorti0nntc Charges.

A Collector for the United states II
Leyytnw Extorti0nutc Charges.
Seattle, Wash. Augusa 80. The steamer
King city has arrived from pyea and Ska
gway. Tho following letter was brought
from tho Associated Press correspondent
skagway, Alaska, August 25.--Thc new
deputy collector Of customs At SkaGwaN
and Dyea has imposed q duty OF $40 mead
on Canadian horses unloaded ut thls port
from Canadian territory, to be used In
packing owners' outfits over the summit
Since tho now British collector, Few
days ago, announced that his government
would waive all duty on miners clothes
aud OUTFITS intended for personal use Tor
Inc next ak months, " ia feared this ac-
ton on the part OF the United States COL
lector Will react on American miaera. Tue
duty Will be paid under protest, Tho col
lcotor also assumed the right 10 apprauEc
honsea nj their value here, One man paid
$40 for what cost him $500 al Victoria.
An effort Is being made to improve the
skagway trail The diggerH camped ut
Skarwny and on the trail arc at work,
while the citizens at Skngway furnish all
food md transportation of supplies,
There are no fewer thmn 5000 between the
landing ana tho summit and all travel Is
suspended. Trees have becn felicd across
the trail and nc one will be allowed TO
| proceed nrt11 the fntlrf 'Tutt ~ hntshN"'
There are only Ave bad hills where much
blasting viii be needed, the rest can BIO
done with picks. axes and shovels.
Charles King OF Tacoma. an experienced
| railroad contractor. Will be superintendent
Of the construction, There are several civil
engineers here with their Instruments
| aud they Will proceed NJ once 10 make the
| survey. The work will he completed and
thrown open TO travel In from ten to fifteen
days. and " lis thought can thcr be kept
| open all winter.
There are three ships In the harbor un.
! loading. the Paragon OF San Francisco
having just anchored with lbo PASSENGER
and $50 horses on board; the Elder. witt
/ i62 passengers aud the same number OF
horses and The City OF Kingston with 17S
passengers and sixty-five horses.
The price OF wbskey has jumped IN TIN
last ten days from 81 10 So per gallon to
SEQ on account Of the many seixures made
by the new revenue officers, who have
captured about twenty barrels in that time.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-31
DECLARED NO CONTEST
KID MPARTLAND DISPLAYED THE
MOST SCIENCE.
Twenty Rounds Were Fought-rhree
Games of National League Bali
Played Yesterday.

New Orleans, August 3o-,Jack Ever
hardt and kid Mcfarland fought at
catch weights before the st. Bernard Ath
letic club tonight. The arena was not
properly constructed to hold the immense
crowd which attended, nor was the pro.
lection ample, for the mob got beyon1
control and there was danger of a col
lapse. Twenty rounds were fought, Nc.
Partlalsd displayed the most science. drew
blood early. kept pegging away with his
left, Furnishing Everhardt and escaping
amy great damage TO himself. But he
could not give Everhardt enough pun
ishment to put him out. At the end OF the
twentieth round the fight was declared
mo contest"
In the nineteenth round Everhardt land
ed a clean left on the jaw and knocked
Mcfarland down. but he was nlp Ike n
fash and fought like dem1ri. Az the
end Of the twentieth round Referee Duffy
declared the fight q draw, saying he could
not conecienttous!y give the fight to either
man. Nevertheless Mcfarland had the
best OF the fight throughout. The purse
was fifty per cent of the gross receipts,
divided. three 1ourths TO the winner. In
view of the decision the money Will be
equally divided The attendance was fully
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-31
TRIAL OF ADoLPh LUETnERT.
0eosat'oa Testimony Of the Dsfendaas l2YesrOd Sca.e
Case Attrsctiao Mdesnrsad Attention.

august
- A'esed murderer hk today
were examined Luetger,
aeee
@ main TO Of
no 'ne alleged dncnsion
the police meut b, ~ n
M who something
sensauon IN concluding his
sAAned twice
ana FOUND MS had
In this the mand
M " 0e Later ne said
Of the sausage factory This
ne nao peen asleep for long
his
voice replied; he II
voice VINO replied
attorney asked
n ne replied
Court adjourned boy
witness an experiment In
10 pc the result
u una yesterday The body
VINO met his death by violence
IN solution
reported that boiling
same length
as the State alleges that Luetger
feet upon the clothing
Judge Tuth to his
y ior rev hours
VIII completely dsprove the o
charged with the lin eLuetge
case Charles Withe o
loon near Luetgert
the State Whers went into the saloon o'clock
and any will
be and punish
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-31
HAnpITY WAS FRIED.
Pcnnsylvanin Democrats Ftited the
Vacancy on national Committee.

pcnn.ylvanin Democrats Filled the
yucnncy ON National COMMITTEES.
Reading. Pa. August Boy a vote Of
"a TO 20 the State democratic committee
adopted a resolution declaring vacant ITO
seat OF w. +. Harrity OF Philadelphia In
tho National democratic committee. The
committee by direction OF the executive
committee to oonsidcr the vacancy met
for this purpose. The proceedings were
exciting and at one time the police were
called in by State Chairman Ga-mrn 20
eject Timothy o'Leary OF pittsnnrg. for
tnterruptlng the speakers. O'Leary IN pot
member OF tho committee.
State Chairman Garman presided except
for a short time when he sufrenle;ed the
chair 10 speak on the resolution. Before
the meeting was called TO order John H..
Keenan, of Westmoreland county offered a
resolution that "a vacancy had boen ere
ated and now exists In me mempefnhip
Of the National democratic committee ty
reaaon OF the voluntary Withdrawal Gom
| politics and from participation In The de-
| alterations OF the committee ~ the .ata in-
! cunibent. william r.. Harrity, and TIT Mr.
! Harrity. not being In accord With 'he pm
| c!pies OF tho democratic party. Ja,ies M.
Gufiey OF Pittsburg. who so LOYALTY pup-
ported W.lliam J. Bryan be and Is hsreby
| elected to fill the vacancy.
MAGISTRATE Charles r. Dcnncily ef fhiia-
| deIphla said the committee would mako
| mistake II II adopted this resoiatio1 or
| the eve OF the great battle for governor
and denied the right Of The State com
mittee 10 create vacancy in tie Ha.iona
committee. A warm debate followed spt
then Chairman 0arman read the c3rre
spondenco between himself and sir. har
ritv. Mr.. Garman followed with ionI
argument In favor OF the resolution Nor
heated arguments followed one mernbe
suggesting the reference Of the question
to William j. Bryan. Tho vote .hen fol
lowed with the result stated.
The action of the State committee VII
undoubtedly result in an exciting tim
| AZ tomcrrow's convention.