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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-13
NOMINATIONS ~ THIS STATE.

Rochester n Y. oct 1.-THE Republicans to-
day renomnated Merton f. Lewis for Assembly
man In the Ist District OF Monroe County, and BEN
tamn F. Gleason for Assemblyman In the INth
District Jacob S. Haght the present Assembly
man OF the WITH District, was renominated by the
Democrats.
The Democratic County Convention to-day NOM
mated Emil Iudekns OF the Eighteenth Ward. for
District Attorney: John Il. Iieinze mann, OF the
sixth and Seventeenth wards. for Special County
Judge and George O. CHASER, OF the Fifteenth
Ward and William Rossenbach. IT.. OF the Elev-
enth Ward. for Coroner
Troy n Y, Oct i2.-At the Rensselaer, County
Democratic Convention. held in this city to-day.
Frank Riley OF Hoosick. was nominated for County
Clerk: pr r. Brinsmade Bontecou. Of this city. for
Coroner and Herman Eagle. OF this city, for Au-
dtlng superintendent Of the Poor
Monticello n Y. oct. 12-The Republicans OF
Sullivan County met in convention to-day at Monu-
cello and nominated Clarence Sprague. OF Liberty.
for member OF Assembly: W Decker. County
Treasurer John i. Rosa. District Attorney. and
Jacob VI. Maybee. special County Judge
Nyack. ~ Y. Oct. 1.-THE Rockand County
Democrats to-day renomlnated Irving Brown. OF
Haverstraw for the Assembly
Catsldl y. Y. oct. l2.-The Greene County DEM
ocratlc Convention to-day renominatcd Sylvester 3.
Sage for Assembly.
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MNrs FfNE F6RNrruRs
ORIENT RUGS
$1,000 each.
averaging 3x5 It. TO 4.6x7 n.y.
IS West 23d Street.
VAN WICK CONFERS WITH CROKER
HE MEETS SENATOR MURPHY ALSO AT
HEADoUARTERS-HI SPEAKING PLANS


Augustus Van Wyck. the Democrats candidate
for Governor as already announced. IL 10 go on
stumping tour OF the State. After consulting with
Richard Croker, Senator Murphy and other Demo.
cratic leaders Il was decided that the ex-Justics
should make a few speeches outside OF this district
He is expected to speak at Buffalo on october
with Elliot Danforth and he will make other
speeches aside from the one in Brooklyn tonight
This plan for speeches in the State is ehanss
from the original policy.
Mr.. Van Wyck was AT headquarters yesterday. IN
Senator McCarren and John F. Carroll. Mr.. Van
Wyck had little to say asserting that his letter OF
acceptance had explained everything. Mr.. Croke!
made some optimistic remarks about the OUTLOOK
and Senator McCarren also remarked earnestly
that the Democratic ticket would win. with Manu-
some majority. Senator McCarren says he regards
the letter Of acceptance Of Mr.. Van Wyck as
State document" However. the wise ones say that
the original document pruned and blue-pen-
cilled great deal. Thousands OF copies OF the
letter will be sent over the State. but even ths
most hopeful OF Democrats say that II won't 90
great deal OF good. Mr. Van Wyck. on his way
home To Brooklyn. after the conference al head'
quarters stopped TO his brother the Mayor
and they had short talk. 49,
Considerable decorating has been done at DeTlo
cratic Headquarters within the last Few days tne
been trimmed with American flags. and two electric
lights now in front OF II. The picture OF oend
ator Murphy also has tag draped over H. ai@
Hugh McLaughns portrait Is similarly nonoI.o
Up above the telephone bootn nangs tne Pmo a,
graph OF ex- Senator Hill. but II hasn't flag or do
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THE FIGHT IN ERIE COUNTY.
REPUBLICAN EXPECTATION OF RE-
ELEcTING GEORGE A. DAVIS.

DEMOCRATS DIsGRUNTLED OVER THEIR TREAT
MENT IN THE CoNvENTIoN-MR
DAvIs's GOOD RECORD.
frnoM A STAFF CORRESPONDENT OF THE TnIBUNEl
Buffalo. Oct 12-The State campaign Is In
rapid progress In Erie County. All the nomina-
lions for county and legislative offices nave
heen made the political committees are at work.
and already several political meetings OF I'M
portance have been held In the course or the
approaching week voters anticipate the pleasure
OF seeing and hearing Theodore Roosevelt the
Republican candidate for Governor III the Re
publican General Committee of this city can
have its way. II will have Colonel Roose-
welt make speeches. even If short ones. at four
or five different places the night he Is here Bul-
falo il now a big city. of nearly three hundred
thousand population, and spreads Itself over
vast amount Of territory. Moreover. all the peo-
ple who will desire to hear Colonel Roosevelts
speech will not be able to get into Music Hall.
The Republican cause in Erie County Is
strengthened by the circumstance that william
J. Morgan of Buffalo, at present Deputy state
Controller is the Republican candidate for Con-
troller and that he is highly esteemed here. He
was one of the editors of The Buffalo Conn =
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NOMINATIONS FOR CONGRESS-.

Rochester. ". Y. Oct. 12-John r. Tanning was
nominated for Congress by the Democrats In the
XXXIst District. defeating William f. Ryan. the
free silver candidate.
New-Haven, Conn Oct. Flames II Webb, OF
Unmden was nominated for Congress from the
I'D Congress District by the Democrats Mt their
convention held here to-day Webb nomina ed
on the second formal ballot.
Boston. Oct 1i-John Fitzgerald. the only Dem
ocratic Congressman in New-England. re-
nominated tonight by the Democrats OF the IXth
District A number OF the wards In the district
however. were not represented in the convention
and I; IL thought that the failure OF the dele
gates 10 put In an appearance shows that scna-
tor James A. Gallivan. who was favored by tho
absent delegates. will be an independent cand!-
date in tho district.
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DIR. WHERRY'S RETURN TO INDIA
HIS LABoRs IN THE MISSION FIELD TO BE RE-
sUMED AFTER AN ABSENCE OF TEN
YEARS DURATION

sUMED AFTER AN ABSENCE OF TEN
YEARS DURATION
One Of the passengers on the steamer st. Louis,
Wherry who thrty-one years ago sailed for India
from Boston. His Journey then by sailing
ship via Good Hope TO Calcutta. occupying IA
days The Journey up country TO Rawil- Pinde
was by railway TO Delhi and stage for $40 miles
beyond. d.. Wherry will make the present jour
ney in abou, six weeks. although Il can be done
in thirty days
DR.. Wherry spent twenty years as missionary
Of the Presbyterian Church in India Studying
the Persian and Arabic languages in addition to
the Hindoosani. he qualified himself for work
among the Mahometans. He is regarded az spe-
cialist on the subject Of Islam. and is the author
OF a comprehensive commentary the Koran
which was favorably received by scholars on It's
publication by Messrs. Trubner & Co. of London.
For fourteen years DR.. Wherry had charge or
1h sers Ms Is s2 he founded the he
Light Reflector. weekly newspaper which has
been published ever since THIS paper Is nov
ton II is read in all parts Of India. In Cashmere
and even in Afghanstan, and therefore goes
In 1881 DR. Wherry founded the Christian Boys
Boarding School high-grade school preparing
Christian boys for college. The school Is indus;
as language and literature. In 1888 the mission
aries opened theological seminary al Saharunpur;
with Dr. l. c. r. Ewing conducted its affairs until
1885 when he returned Ia America.
For more than ten years duty toward his sow. own
India. but now, the way having opened again ne
goes back to his chosen work; 10 labor for tho
millions Of India. He is accompanied by his daugh-
ter. Miss f. Eleanor Wherry, who goes out 10 be.
Landau, in the Himaisya Mountains. Ii is
school for European girls
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much out of place in a sick room as bull must IN
china store His heart may be ever 80 full OF SYM
patty but his feet heavy and his fingers clumsy
In most cases when a woman's general health
breaks down the original cause is weakness or ais
ease Of the distinctly feminine organism. me only
permanent lies i'll the correction of all these ais
orders Husbands should know that DR.. Piercc's
Favorite Prescription is the only medicine that IN
variably cures all ailments of this nature without
local treatment and examinations" II acts di-
rectly on the delicate and important organs con-
cerned. II makes them well and strong. 1t allays
Inflammation heals all internal liberation and stops
debilitating drains II soohes and tones the nerves
Found at all medicine stores. An honest druggist
won't urge upon you substitute
had female trouble for many years writes Mrs. A:
Ingeibach OF Granger, Sweetwater Co, Wyoming, and
tried many physicians until completely discouraged.
Finally took DR. Pierce's Pavore Prescription for ak
months and I soon found that was completely eneL |
had been bad could hardly walk across the hoor but
am we'll and strong. thanks to Dr. Pierce
No family should be without Or Pierce's Common
Sense Medical Adviser II used TO cost 81 50, now It
is free Paper covered copy. 81 onecent stamps, to
cover mailing only; cloth binding II stamps Over
400 600 American homes contain copies of this
great work. Address DR.. r. V. Pierce, Buffalo, NJ Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-13
ron BR1EsEN's SUPPORT OF ROOSEVELT.

Arthur Won Bresen. who has been identified with
the Citizens Union. has sent letter TO Colonel
Roosevelt declaring his intention to support him.
The closing paragraph of the letter is follows:
!. personally although not absolutely a party
man. but, the contrary. imbued with the prin-
cipes OF Independent action I'm matters OF city and
State. shall during this campaign stand by you be-
cause regard you the ideal candidate for tho
people and as absolutely independent IN your views
Of public affairs. You Will do your duty II elected
10 all the people In the State and not merely 10 one
faction thereof and for that reason among others
but also because of my personal regard for you.
shall stand by you in this campaign. and hope to
see YOU elected by a rousing majority
I remain your affectionate friend.
ARTHUR Won BRIESEN.
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John F.. cARRoLL's DUTIES.

John F. Carroll Is busi.y engaged IN MS nc"
duties as assistant to Richard Croker In the n'en
aeement OF Tammany Hall. He assumed 'hNs'
Yesterday and he will take much OF the routine
work OFF Mr.. Cookers hands. He Ia as SUBMISSIVE
and obedient an assistant as the Tammany pos
could aesire There Is no fear entertained BY R!ch'
ord Croker and his friends that Mr. Carroll WI
get desire TO become leader himself ana shV rsr.
roll I'm charge OF this post is said TO mean rs
shortly after the election Richard Croker WI,
turn TO Europe and resume his racing opetausvno
there Mr. Croker said Yesterday that ne hau wv
idea lust when he would go abroad
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PRIZE AT RUTGERS.

New Brunswick y. j.. Oct. 70 (SpecaD.-The
winners Of the entrance prizes at Rutgers College
given annually by Samuel Sloan. member of the
Board Of Trustees. announced by President
Austin Scott to-day. They are Russell Woodward
Ieary of Elizabeth and William Ten Eyck Elmen-
dorf OF New-York. The first prize is 500 In cash
and a scholarship worth $500 The second prize Is
so In cash aud q scholarship.
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HOLIDAY IN ST LOUIS FOR PRESIDENT

HOLIDAY IN ST. LOUIS FOR PRESIDENT
ST. Louis oct 12.-Mayor Zeigenheim has issued
a proclamation making Friday. october u. the day
on which President Mckinley will visit st. Louis,
a holiday Richard c. Kerens and a few invited
guests have started from here for Omaha, where
they will Join the President, and act as an ad-
vance guard for the larger Citizens Committee,
under the charmanship of Colonel Fordyce. which
VII meet him at Alton on Friday morning.
special train over the Burlington route will start
from here al n. m. on Friday. carrying the com
mittee and press representatives. II the present
plans carried out the President Will arrive
here about $50 o'clock Friday morning.
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VERMONT WANTS DEWEY MADE ADhI",

RESOLUTION ASKING THAT HID BID APPOINTED ~
THAT RANK PASSED BY THE SENATE
Montpelier. VI. Oct IA resolution was 'nu~
duced into the Senate to-day by Senator Par'r'as.
OF Rutland memorializng Congress to res.o'' ~
rank OF Admiral and confer that sit,s Ok
HE noted achievement at Manila The reso.ea~
PASSED the House unanimously this afternoon,
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the son Of that Ohio jurist, Alphonso Taft who
was Secretary Of War In President Grants Cab
met in 1876 and later served Attorney General
Minister TO Austria and Minister 10 Russia. MT.
Taft was graduated from Yale in 1880. He began
the practice of law IN this city few years later,
and soon became favorably known to members OF
the bar as lawyer of ability ard a man Of high
character. Mayor strong appointed MI. tart 10
his first Office. that of School CommissioneT, Mr..
Taft has a law office al No 40 Wall-st He Is a
member of several clubs, including the Century.
University and Yale.
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rnittee the Assembly in the latter year For years
he was n member Of the Republican County Commit
tee He was born in Pennsylvania. in 1863. and was
graduat ted from Lafayette College In 1884 In 1857 he
was graduated from the Columbia Law School, In
this city. taking prize IN n competitive 'xamlna
ton. Since then his rise In the legal profession
has been pd. He has been n lecturer on law
Columbia. and has contributed articles to several
law publications. while he has attended TO an In
creasIng practice His office is at No. 1872 Broad
way He is member of severa! clubs. and has
large circle OF friends. political ard social
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-13
TANNANY'S CAMPAIGN FUND.

The Tammany men are convinced that s'ea
deal of money must be spent this year for the van
WICK ticket The big corporations and otne.
sources from which Tammany has in the pas'
raised revenue have not responded so ready .n,s
wear and so Tammany will revert 10 the oid sa.
;oIan assessment tax The orders for this assess
inent have already been promulgated Inc ts 100
told in The Tribune ia per cent on every sa'a a.,
NJ q nno or less ard an additional hair OF pe'
cent for each $500 In excess OF 100 large sa
nnicn fund Is TO be raised by this means.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-13

The Richmond County Republican Convention
met in the German clubrooms, in Stapleton, last
evening and nominated W. Allare Short for Dis
trict-Attorney md Joseph Smonson. OF Port Rich
mond for member Of Assembly Charles L. Hub
bell presided Carl A. Burr, jr.. the nominee for
Senator made address Great enthusiasm was
shown at the mention OF the name OF Colonel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-13
ORGANIZED For WORK.

The Republican County Committee Of Westches
ter County organized yesterday by elec;ing Frank
V Mlard of Tarrytown. chairman: Samuel c.
Miller. Of White Plains. secretary. and James T.
Teed, OF Somers treasurer
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STATE POLITICAL NOTES.

The suggestion that the Republican organization
might declare IN favor OF some man like Joseph
H. Choate for Senator calls forth from The water
town Daily Times article on True Practical
Politics. in which 1t argues that Cancellation OF the
best rather than leadership of the worst clements
in p party IS the best practical policy for poll
ticsn TO pursue. 1t adds that in favoring Colonel
Roosevelt "Mr. Plat has placed himself at the
head of true practical political movement And
we Judge he VIII enjoy the ASSOCIATION OF men
than that OF the spos-hunters that nave SUI.
rounded him and only professed submission - 10
true leadership. 1t is splendid opportunity winch
he has openSd hfS linn and oR @ vas
Of so Tint when he comes to retire from acri Guy
clean title as political leader OF the best practical
politics"
1.-THE Elmira Daily Advertiser" says: ''Fhe stupid
performance OF the Syracuse Convention has
demonstrated TO the people the fact that the Demo-
cratic party Is afraid Of its own principles: that IL
has no programme OF Its own whatever and for
srgmen is confined 70 vnperati9n, and msT Tb
absurdy Of putting Croker In possession h,n OF 1h
is practically dropped out Of sight already. The
more the two tickets are compared the more nmS
the feebeness OF the Democratic
The Van wyck family trust IS not relished by
country people. According to THE Syracuse
journal:
Republicans throughout the State are fully alive
to the necessity Of defeating the plot Of the Deme
Gratis to TammanyZe the entire State. with ROD
ert \. Van Wyck Mayor of New-York and Angus
tus Van Wyck Governor OF the state BOSS 'rok,s,
would be In complete control and the Tiger would
dominate perhaps for years to come All anu
Tammary forces being united to defeat van
WyCk.
Senator Edgar r Bracket, OF Saratoga. Is report
ed by "The Baston Daily Journal 10 be perfectly
sure Of a reelection. but IT urges that the Re-
publican voters Of the district should work 70
give him such a rousing unlooked-for vote as VIII
convince his colleagues in the Senate that the peo-
pie Of his district appreciate his good work or the
past as their representative
Commenting on 1.-THE Troy Press's' remark that
The New-York Times claims TO have discovered
the original Roosevelt man. His name? Thomas
c. Platt." 1.-The Syracuse Herald" says
II that be truo It is highly creditable TO Platt's
political perspicacIty. but It doesn't transform
Colonel Roosevelts nature He couldn't be the
tool of any Boss II he tried.
In Westchester County most encouraging. 1t says:
Wise nominations have been made for county off,
GERS. Westchestcr County will give Republican
majority OF two thousand at least, In spite or all
the money and patronage that Will be poured into
the Democratic party Of the county by Tammany
Hall.
history Of the Tweed ring leads THE Buffalo Even
ing News TO declare that tho same influence Is
at work to-day. and the exposures to be made will
perhaps stir the public conscience In beneficial
and patriotic manner"
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TO INFORM JUDICIAL NOMINEES

The committee appointed by the Republican
County Convention 10 inform candidates for the
Supreme Court and the candidate for City Court
Judge OF their nominations Will meet the candi-
dates at p. m to-day In the Lawyers Club. at
No. 40 broadway
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IN FAVOR OF ROOSEVELT.

The prevailing odds downtown on the result Of
the election for Governor still 10 10 in favor
Of Roosevelt. and several bets on this basis were
made yesterday. The largest reported was one of
$500 by c. n. De witt, of the Stock Exchange, on
Roosevelt against 800 put up Van Wyck by
j. J. Judge.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-13
HAS RISEN RAPIDLY IN TIE LAW.
GEORGE c. AUSTIN. CANDIDATE FOR CITY
COURT JUDGE. WE'LL KNOWN IN RE-
PUBLICAN COUNCILS.

George c. Austin. the Republican candidate for
City Court Judge. has been well known In Repub-
ncan political councils in this city. He was As
semblynan from the XXIst District OF this city In
1896 and 1897 and was chairman OF the Cities Com
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ARTHUR Won BRIESEN.
A REPUBLICAN ASSEMBLY CONVENTION

An adjourned Republican Assembly convention
was held In the XIIth Assembly District. at No.
4s4 Grand-st.. last night. when Latay Schulum was
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HARD To FIND A CANDIDATE.

The Democrats, nevertheless, have found IL
difficult matter to get candidate. Orlan j.
Colbourn OF Golden, a lawyer. their first can
didate declined the nomination on the ground
Of impaired health Then George Staub. OF
Lancaster farmer whose business now Is that
Of a sewing machine agent. was nominated Nr.
Staub Is such a devoted follower Of William Jen-
nings Bryan that he at first said he would not
accept a nomination for State Senator unless the
Democratic State platform contained declara-
ton in favor of the free coinage OF the silver
dollar He did not know. apparently, that this
plank had been dropped out by David h. Hill.
But Senator Murphy Is a satisfactory Silver
Democrat TO Mr. Staub, since he voted for the
Teller resolution. declaring that it was legal TO
pay off the United States bonds In half weight
silver dollars Mr.. Staub II elected therefore.
will vote in favor Of Senator Murphys re-elec-
ton as that of a Silver Democrat.
Mr. Davis had such an excellent record at AL
bany that he deserves to be. and doubtless will
no re elected f.. L. NJ.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-13
NOMINEE FOR SUPREME COURT JUSTICE.
HENRY W. TAFT BEARS AN ENvIABLE REPUTA-
TON AS A LAWYER IN THIS CITY.

Henry w Taft, who nominated by the Re-
publican County Convention for Supreme Court
Justice. has attained at middle age enviable
reputation as lawyer in this city. which has been
his home since he admitted practice law
about fifteen years ago. He was born In Ohio
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-13

Then there was Republican majority In the
Seventeenth. Eighteenth and Twenty-hfth wards
Of Buffalo. which brought up the legislative ma
jority in the Senate district to about 500 votes.
But this is a considerable shrinkage from nearly
six thousand plurality in the Senate district In
1895. and therefore Senator Murphy thinks II
worth while to attempt to capture a district
which Is usually ciassed as Republican.
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TO BENEFIT THE POOR ~ CLEVELAND.

SETTLEMENT HOUSE.
Cleveland Oct Fit IL announced that John n.
Rockefeller Will furnish funds to purchase the
ground and to build a large social settlement house
in the Italian district Of this city II will be called
the Alta House. In honor OF Mr.. Rockefeler's
daughter who is one OF the prime movers OF the
kindergarten and dav nursery work among the
children OF that district The building will be
fine large brick and stone structure.
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ZEN AS
NURSES.

There isn't
one man IN
fifty til ou-
sand who is
a good nurse.
The average
man feels as
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-13

The report that A. Oakley Hall left manuscript
history Of the Tweed ring leads THE Buffalo Even
ing News TO declare that tho same influence Is
at work to-day and the exposures to be made will
awaken renewed interest in a thricetold tale. and
perhaps stir the public conscience In beneficial
and patriotic manner"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-13

THE New Rochelle Pioneer" thinks the situation
in westchester County most encouraging. 1t says
Wise nominations have been made for county Off
GERS. Westchestcr County Will give Republican
majority OF thousand at least, In spite Of all
the money and patronage that Will be poured into
the Democratic party Of the county by Tammany
Hall
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-13

Senator Edgar T. Bracket. OF Saratoga Is report
ed by 'The Baliston Daily Journal" 10 be perfectly
sure Of a reelection. but II urges that the Re
publican voters Of the district should work 70
give him such a rousing unlooked-for vote as VIII
convince his colleagues in the Senate that the peo-
pie of his district appreciate his good work or the
past as their representative"
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Erie County than a year ago. There Is good
feeling all around" said Senator George A.
Davis. OF Lancaster to-day. and | expect
Colonel Roosevelt to receive a tremendous vote
I'm the county,