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The sun., 1897-07-29
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LINCOLN, Neb., July 28.-For the past two
moptbs the leaders OF tho silyer marty IN Ne
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prasKa nave oeen maniics'hs much uheasinesS
concerning the lecture business OF Mr.. Bryan.
Primarily number Of his warmost supporters
remonstrated win MIN ABOUT trying 10 oegin the
campaign OF 1900 ut once after tho close OF
tho last one. But ho thought differently
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Now, however, MS ieaainR supporters IN TINS
State arc determined to have him pulled of. A
conference OF tho leading spirits was held here
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recently, IN whien 1niS question eane up. anu IL
oncc ~ Mr.. BRYAN IA ever To mako anotber
nnoo,dan,,., go rhn r,an -" aaon,o,
Prcsioehtlal race. Iho plah as adopteu
was that no should bc ordered to come
home Mt once for tho fall compaion
nt, .,.,,o. ,,,,ro ,,oodoi o., o,oot ,,, pnr,,,is,
State ticket. Then to groom him for Governor
on tbc fpsion ticket next fall and gradually
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turn MIN from MS prcsenI routo 10 posiIioh
The sun., 1897-07-29
OHIO REPUBLICANS ORGANIZE.
George n. mash or Columbus Chosen ChairnaH
or tho state Central Committee.

George X. Mash or Columbus Chosen Chairman
or the state Central Committee.
CoLuMBUs. o.. July 2s.-Tho Republican State
Central Committee met hero to-day and selected
a State Executive Committee of nine members,
with George X. Nash of this city as Chairman
and John II. Malloy. Clerk OF the House Of Rep
resentatives of Ohio, as Secretary, who will con-
duct the campaign. Major Charles F. Dick.
Secretary of the National Republican Commit
tee was hero as the personal representative of
Senator Hanna who decided not to attend tho
meeting. Gov. Bushnell 10 Ill at Springfield
The new COMMITTEES is ono OF Senator Hanna's
own selection. Judge Nash In q speech said the
Democrats in reafirming the Chicago platform
had raised the issues involved in tho last ma.
tional campaign, and that the Republicans were
ready to meet them. Judge Nash is one of tho
leading lawyers of the STATE.
Congressman Grosvenor, who Is a member of
the committee. had . warm welcome homo to-
night from his constituents at Athens. He was
met at the station by q large delegation headed
by band. He made speech In which no told
or tho redemption OF Republican promises and
the return OF prosperity.
The sun., 1897-07-29
psnana That Tammauy Nominate sohmer.

The Association of Ballroom and Park Pro-
prietors and Managers of tho Greater New York,
which Is booming former Register William
Sohmer for the Tammany nomination ior Mayor
on personal liberty platform" met yesterday
at Herman Sulzers Harlem River Park. and
listened to the reading of letter from MIR,
Sohmer, in which he jumped on tho Raines law,
After the reading of the letter a resolution was
passed, TO the effect that the communication be
printed In pamphlet form in German and Eng
fish and sent 10 all German societies in Great or
New York, with the request that they forward
TO rammany Hall resolutions asking for the
nomination OF Mr. Sohmer. Fred Mayser, Her
man Sulzer, Fred Mauss. +. Anderson, s.. A.
Weber, and A. Winkopp were appointed a com
mittee to visit Tamnany Hall and demand Mr..
9nhmer's nomination.
The sun., 1897-07-29
Obituary Notee.

William Cookson Carpenter, the Oldest law
yer in this city. died On Tuesday AT his home.
ll9 Charles street. Mr.. Carpenter was born OF
American parents in st. Andrews. Canada, on
juno 30. 1903. His early boyhood was spent in
learned the trade OF carpenter. There he re-
manned until he was % years old. when he came
to this city. going by water to PhIiI9ndelphia: I n
to this city. For few years no continued at
his work OF carpentering,, and then he was
during his term OF office studied law;
That was sixty years ago, and he did
mot to ae sS at 81 TPss fow
until 1--WE years ago and at that time at the
earnest solicitation OF his children he gave 1t up,
tinued to do legal work until a few months ago,
when he was compelled to retire on account OF
the feeblencss Of his health. He was the oldest
was Democrat until war times, when he be-
came Republican; His last vote was for Gov.
Morton. lie would have voted for Mckinley,
but iii health prevented him from registering.
William IL. Talcott died in Pittsfeld, Mass.
yesterday, aged o.. He was q native Of Lanes
employ Of II. h. CIafin & Co.. where he held a
place for forty-two years: becoming manager of
several department. lie lea Leaves ,s. widow. widow. two
cott and two sons William II. of New York and
John OF Pittsfed.
William II. Valentine. a Brooklyn newspaper
man, died AT Oyster Bav. l.. l., yesterday, after
a short illness. He was born In Dublin thirty
two wears ago Ten years ago he came to this
country and settled In Kansas. where he became
the Mayor Of a booming town. Five years ago
he came East. In early life he studied for the
priesthood. A sister is a nun in tho Ursuline
Convent, Dublin.
James Prior, who died on Monday at his home
252 Hewes street, Williamsburg. after a long III
ness, was for more than thirty years engaged In
the coal trade. He was born in England sew
enty-three years ago and was a member of the
Produce Exchange and the Coai Exchange. He
leaves a widow, five daughters and one son.
Capt. William b, ostrom Of Paterson, \. J..
died yesterday in the hospital at Sailors Snug
and for forty years was sea captain. For
twenty years ho lived In Paterson and was boss
stevedore for Ostrom Morris on South street,
this city.
Judge Samuel w. Rollins dropped dead yes
terday In Meredith, y. H., while In his barn car
ing for his horse. For many years he was Judge
OF Probate for Belknap county, N. H., ana re-
tired in April. 1898.
Francis Baumer. the largest manufacturer Of
WAX candles in the United States, died at his
home in Syracuse yesterday after a long illness.
James Kemp, member Of the Brooklyn Fire
Department since 1870, died yesterday at his
home 400 Eighteenth street, aged 54 years.
The sun., 1897-07-29
Republican Club Campaign Committees.

Chairman Charles II. Treat Of tho Republican
Club which has announced officially that it de-
sires to confer with other organizations as to
tho Greater New York Mayoralty campaign. ap-
pointed last evening the following subcom-
mittees OF the Campaign Committee of the Re-
publican Club:
subcommittee on Finance-Louis Stern Oh airman;
Brace Hayden John Sabine Smith, Elihu Root, VIII
liam Brook held, Samuel w. Bovine. James A. Blanch-
ard. Samuel McMan. Alexander Caldwell, Arthur L.
Merriam. President
Sub Committee on Meetngs-Mortimer c. Addoms,
Chairman; John Proctor Clarke, John A, Dutton
Alfred y. o men, Joseph II. Emery.
Sub Committee on Political Literature-James p.
Foster, Chairman; Edmund Wetmoro, L. Y. Chfttel.
den James W. Hawes. John Sabine Smith
Sub Committee Election Work-Wliam Ieary
Chairman; Columbus o. johnson, Alfred H. ConklIng
Richard J. Lewis. Frank Williams.
Sub Committee on Speaken-Adelbert II, StAele
Chairman; Warren Higey, James S. Lehmaier henry
Gleason, Charles N. Taintor
The sun., 1897-07-29
COMSTOCK'S PREY ESCAPES.
Indictment Diamisssd After Eight Adjourn
menIs OF Frank'a Trial.

Recorder Goff. at the request of Assistant
District Attorney Carpenter, dismissed yester-
day in General Sessions the indictment against
Abraham Frank, dealer IN street fakirs' sup
plies accused by Anthony Comstock OF having
In his possession for sale miniature kinetoscope
pictures OF a lewd character.
Comstock had prosecuted tho case In the Spe-
cial Sessions. hut the Judges there could dis
cover nothing improper In tho pictures and dis
charged Frank. COmstock then went before
the Grand Jury. and upon his statement that
the pictures were improper tho jurors indicted
Frank on Aug, g. 1896. Since then the trial has
been adjourned eight times at Comstock's in
stance. The impression has gained ground that
Comstock was fighting against having the case
the Lexow committee, had permitted a witness
TO testify against ComstoCk.
The sun., 1897-07-29
ATTACKED BY ANGRY WIFE.
MRS. CowIea Made Things Lively for Hsr Hus-
hand ana His Female Companion.

Mrs II. b. Cowles. wifo of Henry b. Cowles
of 25 West Eleventh street, attacked her hus-
band and a young woman with whom he was
walking at Bay Scvontieth street and Bath
avenue, Bath Beach, last evening. and boat
them with AN umbrella. Mrs. Cowes has been
out OF town. and heard that her husband had
called several times on the young woman at
Hath Beach. She went th.re last evening and
band and denounced the young woman Then
she attacked them with her umbrella. A
woman cscaped from Mrs. Cowles in OPPOSITE
directions. After they mad gone she Went TO
the Bath Beach police station and asked to
not granted.
The sun., 1897-07-29
BROKE INTO Il CANDY STAND.
Three Boys PILED Out OF Its window ana Col
Away, but tho Fourth Was Caught.

Throo Boys Filled Out OF Its window and Got
Away, but tho Fourth Was Caught.
Four small boys broke into a candy and fruit
stand at 1O4th street and Third avenue on
Tuesday night and ato up $50 worth of candy.
fruit. and hokey pokey ice cream. Policeman
Hannigan happened to hit the stand with his
club as he passed and boy tumbled through
tho little square window Of tho stand and
scampered of. Two moro appeared and disap-
peared in the same manner before the police
man recovered from his surprise. A fourth boy
tried to climb out, but tho policeman caught
wore arrested later on.
Tho young culprits are Eugene McCafferty,
aged 10, of l72 East 1O4th street; Edward Oates
aged 10. of PIT East lO4th street; Charles Bryce
aged l3. Of 207 East l04th street. and Arthur
Brandt aged -, OF POI East 104th street. Tho
boys parents paid for what they had eaten, and
Morris Kebes. the keeper Of the stand, refused
to make o complaint
The sun., 1897-07-29
FIRE At CAT ALLEY.
Thirty-seven Horses and . DoE Rescued from
the Rlnmes-

Cat alley had q parting blaze yesterday morn
ing. 1t is shortly to go, in the Elm street widen
ing, and there are only three families left in 1t
now. 1t is right opposite Police Headquarters,
and the newspaper reporters Offices cluster
about the wall of it. Early yesterday morning
smoke was seen coming out Of the gap, ana there
alley. but in a stable back of 1t, at 16l Crosby
street.
Thirty-seven horses were in tho stable, much
frightened. They were saved by the police and
the reporters. and The remaining tenants in tho
alley were routed out. When all were supposed
to save the Skye terrier in the stable, Jim. The
dog was half smothered.
The sun., 1897-07-29
COULDN'T LIVE WITH GHOSTS.
James Burke and His Family Remove from
tho House or tho Late Squire Du Boia.

KINGSTON. n. V, July 2s.-James Burke has
moved with his family from tho residence Of the
late Squire Josiah Du Bois in Ponckhockie be-
cause of his fear OF ghosts. In THE Sun some
weeks ago story was told of how Mr.. Burke
found his wife lying senseless on the parlor floor
one night after she had returned from spending
tho evening with somo ncighbore. When tho
shadowy form and had been seized by some
and hugged. She and her husband thought
then and think so yet that the hugger was
ghost. and that 1t was the ghost OF old Squire
Du l'ois, tho former owner Of the mansion, who
repeatedly told his friends and neigh hbors that
after his death he would return TO his former
home. The ghost has not since been seen. but
strange noises have been heard In the house at
dead OF night.
The sun., 1897-07-29
NEGRO CONVICT KILLED.
Shot by n Policeman lie Was Trying to Ess
cape by Swimming Across the Missouri.

Shot by n Policeman as He Was Trying TO EsS
cape by Swimming Across tho Missouri.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. July 2s.-Bob Carr. q
negro convict, sent TO the penitenuary from
Jackson county in May, 1897, under sentence
OF five years for burglary, met his death in
the Missouri River this afternoon while
Attempting to escape. BY some means
Carr contrivcd TO evade tho vigilance oa
tho officers in charge OF tho brickyard,
and hid in big sewer leading to tho river. He
was missed and IA search was instituted for him.
He had succeeded in reaching tho river ana
started to swim across to the Callaway shore
Officer Lee Harris appeared on the bAnE
and ordered him TO return to the shore.
He refused and redoublcd his efforts
to swim out of range OF the ofncorD
gun Harris fired four shots at the black head
lust visible above the water. At the fourth shoo
the negro sank. lie was either killed by the
shot or, SO severely wounded that ho waa
mad
The sun., 1897-07-29
sEDITION IN INDIA.
Arrests in Bombay Cause Great nHcitenent
Wealthy Men In Custody.

Arrests in Bombay Cause Great nucitenent
Wealthy Men in Custody.
Special Gable Despatoh to THE SUE.
BOMBAY, July ga considerable number Of
arrests have been mado here on q charge Of &C.
dition. Notable among the prisoners is tho
Gangadhur Tilals, editor and owner Of q native
newspaper and member of tho Bombay Legis
lative Council, whose recent acceptance Of his
nomination thereto raised q Rroat outcry in
England.
There is intense excitement hero and at Poona
In connection with tho arrests. Among those
taken into custody are two brothers named
Natu, who are the possessors of vast wealth.
being the owners Of largo estates that were
granted to their forefathcrs for services to tho
British.
The elder Natu has beon prominent in politi-
cal agitations and for this reason he was re-
moved short time ago from tho position Of
magistrate which he held. Unlimited bail was
offered for the brothers and for Gsngadhur
Tilak, but 1t was refused.
The sun., 1897-07-29
SWALLOWED TOOTH FILLING.
Charles shepard or This City Brought Home
Suffering from Appendicitis.

MppLErowN, n. Y, July. .2s.-Charles Shepard
OF New York, who has been summering at
Charles Wcekss. in Otisvillc. was taken seri-
ously i'll whilo attending a lawn party OF the
Otisville Methodist Church on Thursday oven
ing, July l5. He was taken to Mr. Weekss In a
carriage and has been in critical condition
ever since. DIR. Taylor of Otisville diagnosed
his trouble TO a tooth filling he had swallowed a
few days before which had probably lodged in
tho vermiform appendix. DR.: Taylor advised
tho removal OF the patient to New York at tho
earliest possible moment, and, deeming him
strong enough for the journey, this morning
The sun., 1897-07-29
HUNTER AGAIN IN POLITIOs.
mo Kentucky Politician Ii After Those VIII
Defeated Mim for Senator.

.'' Defeated Him for Senator.
FRANKFORT, KY. July 2s.-Dr. w. Godfrey
Hunter has again appeared in Kentucky poll
tics. He has been actively at work. through his
friends, for two weeks. backed by the Mckinley
Administration. to control the State Republican
Convention at Louisville on Aug. 10. the dele
gates to which arc now being elected, Tho
Hunter men are rallying through the old or.
ganization, which Hunter has practically con-
trolled since no was Chairman OF the committee
which elected Bradley Governor They say that
there must be plain understanding that Hun
ter will indite the resolutions
DIR. Hunter has behind him every member of
the State Committee, and they have been tax
Ing hand to this end. pr. Hunter, will avail
himself OF this opportunity to get back at his
old-time enemies who defeated him In his race
Tor the Kentucky Senatorship,, chief among
whom Is Bradley. 1t 10 said the resolutions
may bring up the story OF the Senatorial fight.
Col a, r. Wood. Coy. Bradleys appointee for
Senator, was here to-day and said ho would
lead the fight for Bradleys faction in the con-
yehtion, and would present a resolution indors-
tioh.
The sun., 1897-07-29
THREE BURGLARS NABBED.
Tho LooLout's Capture Followed Quickly b,
That or His Fails

Policeman David Roche OF the Church street
station saw a young man lettering at Barclay
street and Broadway last night. On the police
mans approach the loterer set out TO run away.
Tho policeman collared him. and in the cafe in
the basement at Barclay street, kept by A. H.
them all. They had broken into the place and
were getting ready to tako away what was
portable when Dabbed.
At the police station tho three gave their
names as barnard Thompson, who was the
lookout; John Flynn and Frank Smith. Thomp.
son said he was II years old. Tho others said
they wcro 10 years old. Thoy were locked up
The sun., 1897-07-29
Supposed Loss or . French Mail steamer.

WASHINGTON, July 2s.-Bolated news OF the
supposed loss OF the French mail steamer
Alphee, which left Beira May 81 for Mozanl-
bque was received at the State Department 10.
day from W. Stanley Hollis, United States Con-
sui at Mozambique. Mr.. Hollis said the vessel
had not been heard from and il was feared that
II had founderod. She probably had mails for
the United States OH board.
The sun., 1897-07-29
GEN. DODGE BADLY LNJURED.l
Thrown from q Gable Car-His Wrist BrokaA
by an Elevated Pillar.

by an Elevated Pillar.
Gen. G. C. Dodge. President of tho EsmonO
International Electric Traction Company. waa
badly hurt yesterday morning by tho too-sudden
starting OF n cable car on which he intended to
90 to his Office at as Broadway. Gen. Dodge
left his home at / West EiRhty-third streeb
about o'clock in the morning and walked to
Columbus avenue to take the car. Tho car
stopped to allow him to get on, but while he
was standing on the step'the conductor gave the
signal to go ahead and the gripman started tho
car with snap that nearly threw Gen. Dodge
Off.
lie was swung around and threw his right
arm out to help him keep his balance. As he
Gen. Dodges hand struck the pillar. His wrist
was broken. The pain caused Gen: Dodge 10
pavement and received a bad cut over the right
eye. He is under treatment at his home. Gen.
Dodge is 90 years old.
The sun., 1897-07-29

A.M.-2lO. SO Delanoey street, damage obi 2;1os
eos West Forty.nfth street, J. Gavin. damage 0bol
A;lO, l5O Crosby street William Adams damage
o., 800; ll:l6, $40 First avenue, damage o..
p M.-l;20. I6p Second street, damage obi AGO. 81
Mulberry street. damage go; $500, 230 Weat Bixtys
fourth street, II. Nichols, damage %,
The sun., 1897-07-29
Acquitted or CoioniuinG.

Charles Kramer a restaurant keeper at 1913
Allen street, Tammany Hall election district
captain. who was indicted for procuring the
false registration OF a Philadelphia coloniEer at
the last election in the Eighteenth election dis
trict OF the Eighth Assembly district, was ac-
Quilted by jury after twenty minutes deliber-
alton In the General Sessions yesterday. Con-
gressman Bradley defended Kramer.
The sun., 1897-07-29
-. 900 Allmosy for mrs. Coolidge.

Justice Van Wyck OF the Supreme Court in
Brooklyn. who gave to Nellie Louise Coolidge an
absolute divorce from W. J. Coolidge on Tues
day. yesterday awarded to Mrs Coolidge 81, 900
a year alimony, $500 being for her own support
and 5000 for each OF the two younger children.
Mr. Coolidge Is in North Dakota looking for
The sun., 1897-07-29

Special Gable Despatoh to TIE Sun.
ROME. July 2s.-The Opinione. tho Ministerial
organ. commenting upon tho heavy blow struck
at tho German and Austrian sugar industries by
tho new American tariff bill. commends the pru-
dence of Italy in declaring against policy Of re-
prisals toward the United States. notwithstand-
ing tho indictments to such q course.
The sun., 1897-07-29
Another YounE Democracy OrGaniHAiioA In
Brooklyn.

A branch of tho Young Democracy of the
Greater New York has been organized in tho
First Assembly district In Brooklyn. with VIII
liam Hille President, H Hahn Vice President,
and George Kahn Secretary. Resolutions were
adopted pledRing the members TO work for the
affirmation OF the Chicago platform In the COM
ing municipal campaign
The sun., 1897-07-29
4 BroOsI,n MAn DselIne. .n Ea.y ID. 200 gos.

Joseph w. Films was recently appointed as
the official chemist OF the City Works Depart
ment In Brooklyn at a salary OF 81, 900 a year.
isS i. mas oeclined the easy Job, for WHICH there
sioner Willis appointed X. d. Jackson to I'LL the
Vacancy and Mr.. jackson accepted In q jifF.
The sun., 1897-07-29
TURKEY AND PEACE.

It L. Said Townk Pasha Will sign the Preiini-
nnries on Saturday.
Special Gable Dsspatoh to THE suE.
ATHENS, July 2s.-It is credibly declared hero
that tho Sultan has authorized Tewfk Pasha,
the Turkish Foreign Minister, to sign tho peaco
preliminaries on Saturday next.
The sun., 1897-07-29
Drink Pure Water
While In the Country.

For tho convenience OF outof-town patrons
Hygeia Distilled Water can DO purchased In case
containing twelve hall. gallon bottles Prioe es.b0
per case (. o. b. New York. Allowance foa
smpties
RYGElA DISTILLED WATER CO..
sac W. 1DTA 0RS
The sun., 1897-07-29
Tho University OF beaver Gets ssS. 900.

Eift nl u ss5. & 900 70 the GnivSrsty Of Denver. %
The sun., 1897-07-29
Ii Hung ChanE's Chief Opponent Dead.

Special Cable Despatoh to THE Sun.
PEKIN. July 2s.-Grand Councillor Ii Hung
Sac. the chief opponent of Ii Hung Chang. is
dead. redistribution of several important
posts will ensue.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-06-24
has conferred upon her the greatest
gift in its possession.
THE NEW COMMANDER.
A Brief Sketch of Henry Stodieck Jr., of
Minneapolis.

a A1AAoA ofAoCCA VI neuTJ SCOuleCh oT', OF
Minneapolis.
Henry Stodieck jr., who has been
elected commander of the Minnesota
division, Sons of Veterans, was born in
Cincinnati, Ohio, on December 6, 1868,
and was educated in the public schools
OF his native city and later on in Chi
cago. He came to Minnesota in 1883,
locating at Minneapolis. where he has
resided ever since. He Joined the
Sons of Veterans in 1884, being mus
tered into Morgan Cam p No. 4. of
which he has been an active and
reliable member, working up from the
position OF camp guard. He served
three years as first sergeant, one year
as quartermaster, one year each as
first and second lieutenant. In 1892 he
was chosen captain of his camp and
was given a second term in 1896. In
the Division he has also had active SER
vice. He was appointed Division In
spector in 1894 by Col. McColley, was
made a member of the Division Coun-
in 1895 at the Glencoe encampment
and Junior Vice Commander in 1895,
at the encampment at Wells. He is a
loyal and active worker in the order
and will make a good commander, en-
titled to the support of the member
ship.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-06-24
ELECTED OFFICERS,
Ladies' Aid Societies Finished Their Bust
ness Thursday Afternoon

ness Thursday Afternoon.
The convention of the Ladies' Aid
Societies attended strictly to business
yesterday, with the result that the rou-
tine was cleared up in short order.
The day was occupied with hearing
the reports of the various committees
and the adoption of such recommends
tions as were considered of value to the
order. Late in the afternoon the elec-
tion of officers took place, the following
being selected: Division president,
Mrs. Marie Stodieck, Minneapolis; vice.
president, Mrs. Mary Rines, Prince
ton; Council, Mrs. r. D. Patterson,
Princeton, Mrs. Emma Snow, St. Fran
els and Mrs. Sadie Ray, St. Paul;
treasurer, Mrs. Elvira Turner, Mime
apolis; chaplain, Miss Katie Rodeck,
Osseo; inspecting officer, Mrs. Rosa
mond Delestry, St. Paul; NJ. and I. Of
ticer, Mrs. E. L. Holiday, Minneapo-
lis; national delegate, Mrs. Hannah
Brainerd; alternate, Mrs. Mary Rines
After these officers had been duly in
stalled, the convention was closed in
due form, as there was no further bust.
ness to come before it.