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Evening journal., 1900-06-16
REGREr on PARTY LEADER!
Special to the Evening Journal.

Special TO the Evening Journal.
Philadelphia, June 16.-All Delawar-
cans here engaged in the delegate con-
test express regret at the death Of Con-
gresham Honecker. 1t came as a
shock to Republicans and Addicks men
alike, and there was a general express
sion OF sorrow and sympathy. Many
expressed regret that the funeral would
fall on the day of the National Con-
vention and prevent them going to
Smyrna to pay their last respects to
the dead congressman.
Evening journal., 1900-06-16
Many Prominent Republicans
We're in Conference
ALL REPUDIATE IADDIICCEE SSESSM
They Demand Full and Free Repre-
ScntatiOn for The Republican
Party in Convention
Special to The Evening Journal.

tI'Nlht 10 Ailt ltNtNiilk Jouludl
Philadelphia, June 1G.-Republicana
were confident OF being seated this
morning. All preliminary arrange
ments to meet the National Convention
subcommittee were made early. At IL
o'clock the subcommittee announced
that it was ready to hear the Republl-
cans.
Colonel Benjamin Nields. Henry G..
Morse, Thomas s Talley and William
II. Heald came up from Wilmington
and did much mingling with the COM
mitteemen from the various states in
explaining why the Republicans alone
were entitled to recognition.
A conference was held at the head
quarters at the Stenton, in which
Messrs. Nields and Morse took part
REGRET HoFFECKER's DEATH.
Much regret was expressed at the an
nouncement Of the death OF Congress-
man John II. Hoffecker, in Smyrna.
this morning. Mr.. Honeckor was in
the committee room on Wednesday. at
which time he was congratulated upon
his healthy looks.
Philadelphia, June 16.-1215 p. m.-
The subcommittee. composed of
Chairman Henry c. Payne, OF Wiscon-
sin; A. B. Cummins. Of Iowa; Cyrus
Leland, OF Kansas, and J. +. Sanders.
Of Colorado; met with Senator Mark A.
Hanna and heard the Republicans in
the latter's room at the Hotel Wal
ton. In the Republican delegation were
Colonel II. A. DUPONT. Henry b.
Thompson, Robert G. Houston, Samuel
NJ Knox, Colonel Benjamin Nields.
Philip Q. churchman, Charles II. Rich
ards, Manlove b. Hayes. George B.
Hynson and George Massey Jones.
For nearly an hour they were be-
hind closed doors. The Republicans
held firmly to their stand that they
would not accept fraction Of a vote.
They informed the committee that they
would submit to any harmony PROPOSE
tion in which Addlcks was eliminated,
but would not agree to anything in
which Addicks was considered.
The Republicans told the commit
tee that under no circumstances would
they 80 into caucus OF any sort with
Addicks, and particularly into caucus
Of the General Assembly for United
States senator.
The subcommittee was left with Mr..
Hanna 10 discuss the proposition TO be
presented to the National Committee.
Philadelphia, June 16 e p. m.)-Mr.
Thompson announced that the sub
committee and Mr.. Hanna will report
their finding at $3.50 o'clock
Chairman Tindle. OF the Reception
Committee, is making preparations to
receive Delaware delegates during con-
vention week. Mr. Tindle is president
Of the Society OF the Sons Of Delaware.
Philadelphia, June 16.-For three
days the Delaware contest for recogni-
ton by the National Republican Com
mittee has been a matter Of considera-
iion before the Convention Sub-Com-
mittee. and it now looks as though a
decision will be reached to-day. The
was about to report last
evening, but on the suggestion of Mark
A. Hanna. it was decided to hear soma
this morning and finally
dispose of the question.
AS has been the case throughout the
Evening journal., 1900-06-16

December it is believed that the COVER
nor will permit the matter to go over
to the general election in November,
and thus save the state the expense Of
a special election, which would cost
several thousand dollars.
The death Of Mr.. Hoffecker leaves
Senator Kenney as the sole representa-
tive in Congress.
Evening journal., 1900-06-16
Councilman Willis Injured

While walking about his stable, in
Orange street between Fourth and
Fifth streets, yesterday, City Council
man George A. Willis was kicked on
the right foot by one of the horses.
Evening journal., 1900-06-16
New Fire Cards

New fire alarm cards were issued yes
terday by Chief Engineer John p.
Welsh.
Evening journal., 1900-06-16

For finest Crab Soup in the city. go
to Cheayens ,1lth and Wilson, tonight.
Evening journal., 1900-06-16
STRUCTURAL STEEL
RAPIDLY DECLINES

AS the result Of a schedule adopted
by the Structural Steel Association,
that metal will drop 81 a ton and the
decline may be greater. For months
the price of structural steel has been
S2.25 a hundred pounds, or $45 a ton,
in Pittsburg. The reduction viii bring
the price to $3S ton in Pittsburg and
Sal in New York.
Evening journal., 1900-06-16

Bishop Monaghan VIII Assist
Bishop Monaghan will assist in the
conservation of Bishop-elect Granjon
tomorrow in Baltimore.
Evening journal., 1900-06-16

For finest Crab Soup in the city. go
to Cheavens ,11th and Wilson, tonight.
Evening journal., 1900-06-16
Electric Fans

Electric Fans
OF all kinds, and from s. up. at Vallee
Bros Electrical Company, 315 Shipley
street. j. w. Morris, manager.
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90 With lhc Grnrcrs, CIerl.s

to Reading tomorrow. Train leaves W.
4 N. station at a. m.
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CONTINUED on Third Pagel.
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NATTER OF VACANCY.

Had Mr. Hoffecker's death happened
before the adjournment of Congress.
Governor Tunnel would have been
compelled to have called a special cleo
tion to I'll the vacancy. Under existing
conditions, with the general election
intervening between the present time
and the next session Of Congress next
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-07-27
HEADED BY kEARBY,

Texas populists Meet and Nominate .
Full State Ticket
WACO, Tex, July rs. The Popuist
state convention nominated q full state
ticket headed by Jerome @. Kearby Of
Dallas for governor. The platform fol-
lows the middle.of.the-road policy, OPP
poses fusion and makes no mention of
Bryan. 1t does not contain any refer.
ence to imperialism or expansion. A
resolution to embody these questions in
the platform was voted down. The
following resolution was passed unani.
mously:
"Whereas, Past experience has
proved that Populist platforms are
tempting to Democratic politicians, be-
it therefore y" I$IsT
"Resolved, That the chairman Of the
executive committee be hereby in.
structed to have the Popuist platform
copyrighted before the Democratic con.
ventiOn Aug. 80
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-07-27
Promptly and Fully Answered
the Emperor.s Appeal for ~
Mediation. 7
SLIGHT CHANCE Of SUCCESS
If the Powers Do Not Agree to
Leniency United States
viii Withdraw. n .s@ !:
VIII Not, However, Allow. Its
Interests in the Orient to \
r. Be Injured. ~:

WAsHNaroN, July 25.-The state de-
partment is again in a waiting attitude
regarding China. 1t has frankly,
promptly and fully answered the Obi:
nese emperor's appeal for mediation
and the correspondence given publicity
makes it appear that the next move is
for the Chinese government. 1t is ex'
pected to accept Or reject our terms at
once, aud In. either case the answer
must convey tidings of the state Of af'
fairs at Pekin and the welfare Of the
legationers. The belief is not concealed
here that the chances for successful
mediation are slight. Mediation can.
not be forced upon party to a cause
it must be acceptable to all the parties
If the United States is to mediate in
China's interest she must first secure
the assent of all the powers who have
Suffered in Life or Property
at Pekin. The difficulties in the way
of such an understanding are likely tt
be many and serious, in view Of the ex'
hibition of feeling in Europe. But it il
said here that the United States will
cheerfully undertake the task provided
its conditions are met. If it does not
succeed in Inducing the European pow
ers to be lenient III their treatment OF
the imperial government Of China, the
United States government will not be
drawn into further hostiities after we
have taken care Of our own affairs but
we will withdraw, taking care, how
ever, to let it be understood that this
governments will not allow it's proper
interests in China to be injured by the
action of any Of the powers that may
choose to remain Obdurate. PIT
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-07-27
Elk = Congressman Addresses
the Convention In His &
5.#35s Own Behalf. "
VERY BITTER DENUNCIATI0Ns
Charges His Opponents With
Bossism. Causing Great
4 y Confusion. r..
His. Endorsement Voted Down
+ BY a Majority Of Nearly
1g:I 'TWo-thirds.

+ Fort SCOTT, Kan, July 5.-The
feature of the proceedings Of the Popu-
list, Democratic and Silv9r Republican
state conventions, which met here in
separate halls to nominate state tickets
or effect fusion in the interests of a
single ticket, was the turning down of
the senatorial aspirations of Jerry
Simpson by the Populist convention.
The ex.congressman desired to go be-
fore the next legislature in the event of
a Populist or fusion success at the polls
with the definite endorsement Of the
state convention for the nomination
for United States senator. Mr.. Simp-
SOU took the floor and urged his own
candidacy. He was bitter in his de-
nunciations Of some of his opponents,
making charges of bossism, and the
convention was soon in an uproar. The
ex-congressman retired from the plat
form
Amid Groans and Hisses.
When q vote was taken the endorse
ment Of his candidacy was refused by
a majority Of nearly two-thirds.
At late hour the three conference
committees reached an agreement. It
gives to the Populists the Office of
associate justice, governor, lieutenant
governor, auditor. superintendent OF
public instruction and congressman-at-
large; while the Democrats will name
the candidates for secretary Of state
and attorney general. The Silver Re-
publicans will be given the nomination
for superintendent for insurance. The
agreement provides also that the Popu-
lists and Democrats shall each nom-
mate four candidates for presidential
electors and the Silver Republicans two
candidates, The agreement will prob
ably be endorsed by the conventions.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-07-27
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WASH N"r~H. July -. Quarter,a:ss.
ter HYDE i,>s completed arrangement
a: Nasa>aai for tbs coaling ct the
Grant immediately upon her arrival
tLe:r Il, as is expected, the Grant
arrives al. Nagasai.. III the morning, the
coaling of the ship may be completed
by evening. She will start at once fer
Taku, with General Chafcee and the
Sixth cavalry on board, She is expect
cd to reach there on the 18th inst.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-07-27
COMING. TEST OF
AIRSHIPS
$40. 900 Prise Awaits thol
h Inventor Who Circles
II the Ei1el Tower.
~ ALFRED 4. RowLEx,..

0OoDooo oOoOoO OoOoDo
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
& 1t is confidently expected that before
the middle Of September aerial nayiga-
ton will have been demonstrated to be
a practical possibility. The test is to be
made at the Paris exposition because
Henry Deutsch. one of the most enthusi-
astic members of the Aero Club of
France, has offered a prize Of $4,000 Tor
such demonstration. .f4s
The conditions are that the navigable
balloon or flying machine shall rise from
the ground of the Aero club at st.
Cloud, on the left bank of the Seine, sail
away to the Eiael tower. describe 4 com
plete circle about that structure and re-
turn to the starting point. The first In
ventor to accomplish this with his ma
chine Is to receive the prize, which has
been deposited In a Paris bank. The
contest will remain open until 1905 IL no
one is successful before that time.
The most active and confident Of the
inventors is Senior Santos Dumont, the
young South American inventor. He is
not in need of the $4,000. for his father
is a rich coffee planter. but he is after
the fame which success would bring.
About year ago he astonished the
French by making circle around the
Eiffel tower in. his small navigable bal
loon, but since then his machine has been
wrecked, and he has been at work on a
new and much larger one. Il s4;..ssEsr
The new Dumont airship is much diff
ferent from the first one, 1t consists OF
a cigar shaped balloon. below which is
hung light framework containing the
motive power. Instead of basket there
Is bicycle frame. with saddle and ped.
ais complete. .~& .s-. '.,, "A. gsSsSS..9
~ am pleased with this bicycle idea.''
says the inventor. II am accustomed to
the bicycle saddle, and feel just ast safe
on it in the midst Of this good, strong
framework us I would feel in the usual
wickerwork basket. With the pedals I
start the motor just Ikea motor tricycle..
After starting, my feet are free. I also
work with my feet the shifting Of the
guide rope, which. hanging down from
the front, tits the cigar. shaped balloon
up or down as it is drawn in toward the
center or let out to drag it's weight from
the front. - .;s .5:%s
II shall make great use of the guide
rope for steering. Also with the pedals
can shift the position of the frame
work or basket with respect to- the
balloon and consequently shift the center
Of gravity Of the whole. With these two
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-07-27
NAMES HIS TERMS.

Presidents Reply to Chinese Emperor's
, Request for Mediation.
T + WASHINGTON, July 26.-The president
has signified his willingness to: mediate
between tho Chinese. government and
the powers in response to q request
from the emperor Of China, but stipu.
lates certain conditions His reply to
the emperor is as follows:
! II have received your majesty's mes.
sage Of the 10th Of July, and am glad to
know that your majesty recognizes the
fact that the government and people Of
the United States desire of China moth
ing but what is just and equitable. The
purpose for which we landed troops in
China was the rescue of our legation
from grave danger and the protection
of the lives and property Of Americans
who were sojourning in China in the
enjoyment Of rights guaranteed them
by treaty and by international law.
The same purposes are publicly declared
by all the powers which have landed
military forces in your majesty's en-
pire. :
- II am to infer from your majesty g
letter that the malefactors who have
disturbed the peace of China, who have
murdered the minister Of Germany and
q member of the japanese legation, and
who now hold besieged in Pekin those
foreign diplomatists who still survive,
have not only not received any favor
for encouragement from your majesty,
but are actually in a.. r..
Rebellion Against the Imperial Authority.
# this be the case most solemnly urge
upon your majesty's government to
give public assurance whether the for
eign ministers are alive and il SO in
what condition. =. - -, -
ITO put the diplomatic representa-
I tives Of the powers in immediate and
free communication with their respec.
tive governments and remove. all
danger to their lives and liberty. s'>:*
Y .'.To place the imperial authorities Of
China In communication with tho re-
lief expedition, 80 that cooperation
may b secured between them for tho
liberation Of. the. legationers, tho pro-
tection Of foreigners and the restoration
81 order F,,t:, I'd. :ss.s,rx g,s II 4sst n :,
- tie belief e thiS government that no
obstacles viii b found 70 exist On the
.,part ~ the poWsss to an amicabls Set
element Of III the quest lions arising out
of the recent troubles and the friendly
good offices 81 this government viii,
with the asssnt 81 the other powers, b
nhA nlfr 11aSSA ak vnrr ,na iaatvsA dia.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-07-27

NEW AIRsH1P. @
devices am able to control perfectly the
pointing Of the balloons nose upward OF
downward. Imagine the cigar shaped
construction floating in the air perfectly
level-its natural position. If want t.
rise without wasting ballast, ! shift it
center Of gravity back little until its
nose points slightly upward. Then ]
turn on the motive power or increase it
and the force Of the propeller drives me
upward diagonally. It is the same ia
so downward without wasting gas. Gas
and ballast are the two most precious
things" !
It scarcely looks like an eight horse.
power motor, the little continuance pack.
ed away there in the framework just in
front Of the navigator. OF course we
have become habituated to these little
giants in automobiles, but their great
simplicity and power are always new.
It is what they call "a two cylinder rae
ing tricycle. motor, Buchet's patent, with
rate of 1900 revolutions q minute.
With these motors the racing tricycles at.
tain a speed Of 80 kilometers (56 miles,
an hour on the level French highways /.
The screw, or propeller, is connected
VIZ. 'A'e 'oto, " NS - !,
smart ana, rather cnriously, rs placeo
at the front OF the a1rsnlP nsteao OF q
tne PACK. Ihls screw, Wnlcn - 70 pro.
PEI the oailoon tnrouen tne ar, just n
the propeller OF steamship pushes y
through the water mas olameter OF
meters " 1eetl ana Is mace hke all tne
rest OF aluminium ana SUE: ~.
Senior Dumont Is persuaoed tnat ne y
Just as safe sitnne IN tnat open 1tame.
wor 81; !ong as, ne ,keeps ~, neaa-al
ne would pe u Z basket. Stni the tnins
LOOKS na q %, an 0utsloes: Inc 'nl.
mense J. c1gar SNAPPED Danoon' 3, y Aeet 1one
ana IL ieet N lts eIestsss siAmete.' e.
tends itseif over ms nead. euspenoeo =
IT, hanging ABOUT tnfee JaIos j0elo" AZ,
y tne open lrameWFk ,Sontatntne tns
MOTOR propener, Iuel, oaiiasL tne navs
gatpr ana M ins ], u y nung mere ano
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-07-27
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

Traces Of mud may be removed from
black materials by rubbing evenly with, Z
slice OF raw potato. N Az; III. S5 /
B A piece Of heavy unbleached muslin
neatly hemmed should be placed over the
Hour barrel under the lid to keep out In.
sects and dust. 5,5s S5@& = :, MIN &$s,
Is, Never sweep dust from one room tc
another or from up stairs to- the lower
part of the house. Always take II w
into dustpan. where you have previous
" placed some TED leaves. This preventa
The dust from scattering aSain and -.
turning to its old haunts. +'3< :. r T..
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-07-27
Northern Pacific Crop Report.

ST. PAUL, July rs. The weekly crop
report issued by the Northern Pacific
railroad shows that rain is badly needed
again in the Dakotas and portions Of
Northern Minnesota. In other sections
of the roads territory good news from
the crops continues to como in. Taken
altogether the report Is one Of general
improvement over conditions Of thelast
two weeks.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-07-27
SENTIMENT is DIVIDED.

Gold Democrats Not . Unit on the Third
Ticket Nuastton.
INDIANAPOLIS, July pa letter re-
ceived here from George 8. Boutwell,,
president of the National League of
Anti-Imperialists, declares that the lat
ter has no knowledge OF. the proposed
fusion with the Gold Standard Demo-
Gratis at the meeting Of the latter's ma
tional committee here. He indicates
that he would oppose fusion. Many
Gold Standard Democrats have arrived.
Sentiment regarding the nomination
Of q third ticket is somewhat mixed.
The Indiana contingent has already de.
clared against such q course.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-07-27
/ Gu tis Desllnea the Position.

WASHINGTON, July Is. .. Ex.Repre.
sentative George NJ. Curtis Of Iowa has
declined the office Of first assistant
postmaster general. Postmaster Gen.
5eral Smith said after the close Of Office
hours that no one elss had been offered
the ONCE. s.s. ss@,.. .. s.5,: 4
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-07-27
II Bss 4lsvsaos % Bunslo Burned.

isSy8 Mig xievstos q Ba6Alo Burned. ,5a@
Bu1TAio,. July 26-Firs destroyed
the Eastern elevator, which 10 situated
ON the island opposite the foot Of
!: WAshinRton street.. Tha elevator and
It's contents were valued at t750, 900 and
are q total loss. The cause Of the fire
was not learned. r. -.,@,sg-..!5
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-07-27
Troops ordered 70 tho ), scene.

u VANCOUVER, b a., July 25.-Two
battalions Of the Duke Of Connapght's
Own have been ordered to the scene Of
the salmon 9ishermen's strike and a
light 10 expected. ~ II. :. &s5
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-07-27
Professional Cards.
LEGAL.
DRANK w. LYON, A torney at Law
II Office In Court House, Little Falls.

NJ RICHARDSON, Attorney and Coun-
IN. sellor at Law. Agent for the Amer:
lean Agency Collecting Co. Buys and
same. Also has large lot of choice land
and town lots for sale. Omcesi In Court
House, Little Falls, Mimi,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-07-27
MEDICAL.

mr.. MILLSPAUGH, Physician and Su,
- geon. Office In Flynn's new bloch
Once hours l to p; m. and : to ep: a;
avenue southeast. Telephone at residence
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-07-27
Slowing Demoeratio Headquarters.

) .E1MovIM8> D8m0cf1tIC de2dqu1Fs6ft.
CHICAGO, July 25.-Preparatons for
moving the Offices Of the Democratic
national COMMITTEES from, the temporary
quarters in the Unity building to, the
new headquarters In the Auditorium,
has begun. Chairman Jones left for
tia East during the afternoon. He
viii stop in, Washington for . = day. or
two, then proceed to New, York, where
he win remain q short time. ,'%......
The Florida star., 1900-04-27

and colder there was also increased
demand for fuel for domestic purposes
by householders laying In their winter
supply. These causes. the great de-
mand for coal In the iron and steel
trades. which were behind Onsaccount
or the strike. and the domestic fuel
requirements coming simultaneously
with the outbreak OF the Boer war.
created a cry. not to say howl. for
coal and sent the price up TO point
where II made poor peoples heads spin.
IL was not because the coal In Great
Britain is becoming exhausted; not at
all. A whole chapter or useful informa-
ton may be obtained from the chart
showing the general effect OF labor
strikes on the cash in hand OF me-
chanics. The merciless curve line In
dicates unerringly that strikes and la
bor disputes on the whole work against
the mechanics engaged therein and not
in their favor. But the charts prove
that the condition OF wOrkingmen,
take il all around, is gradually but
surely improving.
We find, too, that 1899 was the most
prosperous year for all the trades OF
any since statistics have been kept So
that il England had unexpectedly n
war on her hands In the latter part OF
the year she had also in her strong
box more cash TO meet IL than she
would have had a year earlier.
Cheerful charts are those showing
the changing rates Of membership in
trades unions and cooperative sOcie-
ties and stores among wOrkingmen
These increase steadily. fall off n little
In bad years, but pick up and go on
again better than ever after the dul
time is over. Union and cooperation
are the remedy for all Industrial trou
bles. Only the hapless farm labOrel
OF Great Britain Is unable TO cooper
ate much. we find. His wage is 81
small that he cannot spare from i
even the tritie required for society
dues. The highest year for agricultur
al wages in the United Kingdom was
1877, and last year they were equal t
that year. thus sharing the genera
prosperity. But even this does no
mean much to the British farm labor
er Only two alternatives are before hin
he may either stay on AT home and e