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New-York tribune., 1900-08-26
DOUBT ABOUT SECOND PLACE.

Republican politicians who at the State
headquarters in the Fifth Avenue Hotel yesterday
said that while the nomination of Benjamin B
Oedll. tr for Governor might be regarded as a
certainty it not to be expected that the nomi-
nation for Lieutenant-Governor would be known IN
advance of the meeting of the State Convention In
Saratoga on September 4 Talk OF nominating ex
Mayor Schieren of Brooklyn for ILeutenant-csov-
ernor premature. the politicians declared par
ticularly Mr. Scheren proclaiming his IN
fitness for such an office as a good reason for re-
fusing be candidate. There is a belief that the
candidate for ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ought to come
from New-York City If the present State officers
are to be renominated, in order that the citv may
have at least one place on the State ticket
William Barnes, jr., chairman of the STATE Fxac
utive Committee. said yesterday that Stats So
tor Horace White, Of Syracuse was the onIv
avowed candidate for the nomination for TJa,,tavrS
ant-GoVernor. and seemed TO be growing sfrODSsr
as candidate every day. II no candidate from fhA
city is put forward soon, Mr.. Barnes thinES So,
ator White will be nominated for Lieutenant Gov,
ernor. AT present there seems TO be a gersrsl 9ts
position among the Republican leaders Of the Stsfs
to recommend the denomination OF the nrsssnf
State officers N''0 present
New-York tribune., 1900-08-26
NO FEAR FOR NEW-ENGLAND.
MR.. sULaIId1#AY EXPRESSES HIS VIEWS ON
THE CAMPAIGN.
lGIS bBd T.

Washington, Aug. 25 acknowledgements
tive sul1oway. Of New Hampshire, was at the
White House a few minutes to-day He is
fighting Senator Chandler hard for seat in the
Senate, and expresses confidence in his chances
of winning. OF the general political outlook he
said:
The Republicans are having no trouble in
New-Hampshire or other New England States.
The talk of Imperialism does not frighten any
BODY. Our people have been for expansion ever
since they first landed on New-En gland soil.
You remember that some said that the Pill
grim Fathers first fell on their knees ana then
n-the aborigines. Ever since then we have been
expanding, and we must continue to do so. The
people of the country are not afraid Of an army
no larger in proportion to the population than
when Washington was President. We are proud
that our troops are in Peking. If had not
taken the philippines we could not have put
troops into China in time to have made anv
showing or to have aided in the rescue Of our
people.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-26
REPUBLICANS INVADE THE BOwERY
CAMPAIGN HEADQUARTERS SECURED IN
SENATOR sULLIvAN's DISTRICT

The long expressed intention of the Republican
Club. of No. $50 Fifth-ave.. of which Senator
Chauncey NJ. Depew is president, to carry
vigorous campaign in the districts below Four
teenthst has resulted In the establishment at No
lS2 Bowery Of downtown headquarters for the
club. The entire building has been leased until
after election. The lower floor is 80 feet deep by S5
feet wide, and the upper floors will be used for the
distribution of campaign literature. Transparent
cy has been erected the outside OF the building
The literature to be distributed will be printed in
English. German, Hebrew and Italian. 1t is also
INTENDED to have meetings every noon and evening
until Election Day. The headquarters are in charge
Of Alfred e. Ommen, candidate for State Senator
against Timothy D. Sullivan In 1898 Many we'll
known speakers will address the meetings AZ
which good music is promised.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-26
APATHY STILL THE DANGER
BUSINESS MEN CHIEFLY CONCERNED
IN THE DEFEAT OF BRYAN

Joseph H Manley was the only leader at work
In the Republican National Headquarters in this
city yesterday and there were few callers at the
Headquarters Several statements OF business men
and politicians TO show that the danger Of apathy
is being recognized given out by the press
agent
w. T. Gray, OF Syracuse, manufacturer OF win
dow glass. said
The election Of Bryan would be disastrous to the
business Of the country Business men generally
understand this, but are not taking practical meas
ures TO defeat Bryan. A business has but one
vote, and is generally modest, but class In the
country would be vitality affected by this cleo
tion the business men, and therefore the bUsi-
ness men should interest themselves actively and
discuss these things with their employees II is
than let dangerous demagogues get hold OF them
first and plant the seed OF dissatisfaction and pes
to discuss politics with their employees.
Judge John R. Hazel, Of the Western Circuit Of
New-York State. had the following to say:
Prosperity is very marked in Buffalo Our work
the OF the city and asked the Mayor 20 help
them feed their families. Now ii Is different; work
men m to parade the streets asking for bread The
difference between the present times and those Of
1896 Is attributed 10 the policy Of the present Ad
mtntstraton.
Frank L. Stetson. of Washington Court House,
Ohio engaged In the drygoods business said:
I assume that the business men universally be-
life and a change OF administrative machinery
would surely be disastrous. We business men
should look into this matter more conscientiously
than have been doing. Why should not
discuss these matters with our employees? What
affects the business man directly affects the work
ingman- But Of all classes in this country. the
of apathy and overconfidence. That Is the only
danger in this campaign.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-26
DRIVING FROM NEWPORT TO BOSTON.
ALFRED G. VANDERBILT PREFERS A COACH To
AN AUTOMOBILE.

Newport, r. l.. Aug. 25.-AIfred G. Vanderbilt
Ieft his cottage, Rocky Hail. at SIS this morning
on four horse brake for a drive to Boston He
was accompanied by four friends and two footrnen
be drove at moderate rate along Bellevue ave.
Kay-str Powel-ave.. Broadway and the main road
ana intended to make the entire trip at easy stages
the party arrived at Fall River at lilo a M
changed horses in five minutes and started for
Taunton. where the next relay was stationed One
Of the four horses which left Newport gave out
while going up a steep hill in Tiverton and the
coach was drawn by three horses until 1t reaebad
FAN River The delay caused by this Incident
made the party late, as 1t scheduled 10 arrive
at 1890 o'clock.
Taunton Mass. Aug. 25.-Four handsome horses
belonging to Alfred C. Vanderbilt had been for
warGed to this city to form of three RELAYS
for his coaching party. which arrived at az n m
and after luncheon started again at O'Clock
New-York tribune., 1900-08-26
Mr. cRoKER's INFLUENCE NOT APPARENT AT
THE COUNTY CONVENTION.

Nyack, N. Y, Aug. 25 (speciaD.-A unanimous
sentiment for Bird S. Coler for Governor rewarded
the Rockland County Democrats at their conven
ton, in New-City, this afternoon and the convep-
ton, without dissenting vote adopted the fol-
lowing resolution, offered by Assemblyman Frank
P Demarest:
Resolved, That we recognize in the coming con-
test ror political supremacy in this State that
the democratic party needs a candidate for Gov
erhor upon whom we safely rely to lead us
70 victory. and therefore do most heartily indorse
the candidacy of the Hon. Bird s. Coler for the
nomination for Governor, who has shown himself
70 be a pure and able official as the Controller of
me city or New York, and faithful and fearless in
tne advocacy or the principles Of the Democrats
party, ana one VINO in every way is fully qualified
TO discharge the duties of that high office without
the aid or assistance Of boss and whose nornina-
ton VIII bring certain victory to our party at the
ballot box on the sixth day Of November.
It had been rumored before the convention that
a Croker influence was at work in this county and
that it would be shown at the convention TODAY
hence many felt surprised when out of more than
five hundred delegates there was not one vote
against the adoption Of the resolution. Delegates
TO the State Convention were chosen as follows:
Frank p. Demarest, Of Clarkstown; William w
Mayard, Of Orangetown. and Thomas Lynch of
Haverstraw- These delegates were unanimously in
structed 10 vote for Coler first last and all the
time, so long as he is in the race.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-26
RIVALS FOR CONGRESS IN xIvrH

The plans Of Republican organization leaders to
have A H Steele for Congress in the XVIII
Congress District may be defeated by the move
ment recently started by friends of W. H. Douglas
to the Republican nomination for him. Mr.
Douglas has a strong following in the XIXth AS
sembly District. He is member Of the Executive
Committee of the West Side Republican Club. and
he has long been member of the Republican Club
at No. $50 Fifth-ave. He has been identified with
the export business in this city for more than
twenty-five years His friends say that he would
attract a large independent IN addition to the
regular Republican organization vote in the Con-
ere
New-York tribune., 1900-08-26
AUSTIN FACTIONS PLEA

The Austin faction in the Republican organization
IN the AAlst Assembly District has issued cir
GUAR pleading for votes for It's ticket at the
primaries next Tuesday. One declaration IN the
circular is the following:
we are making this fight against Mr. Cruher
slnpiE because We think II Is foF the good OF ths
party IN the AAist Assembly District in a great
& &FrssioentiaI year as this is. we have nothing In
VIE" save the good or the party and its ticket and
we take advantage OF the wise provision az the
primary law TO give You an opportunity TO place
the party anairs or the district IN the hands OF
ieaaer VINO VIII bring all OF the Republicans or the
New-York tribune., 1900-08-26
SENATOR HAgvA IN PHILADELPHIA.

Philadelphia. Aug Ex-senator Hanna came here
from New-York to-day. and held a conference last
ing two hours with about two dozen prominent
manufacturers and business men of this city. The
conference was held In the Offices of w. w. Gibbs.
the Eastern Pennsylvania member of the Advisory
Board OF the Republican National Committee. After
the conference Senator Hanna took luncheon, and
J. 10 in the afternoon started for New-York.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-26
A NEGRO UNDER SUSPICION OF MURDER

Greenfield. Mass, Aug. 2b-wilam j. Tingley,
the negro who was arrested on Wednesday charged
with Vagrancy. taken to Pittsfeld Jail this
afternoon, and is held on suspicion OF numbering
MISS May l. Fosburgh Sunday night. He
cIalnls 10 nave left cattle steamer recently, and
was on his way Rochester
New-York tribune., 1900-08-26
MLAUGHLIN's RETURN TO BROOKLYN.
HE IS REPORTED TO BE MUCH IMPROVED
IN HEALTH BY SEA BATHING.

It is reported from Jamesport Long Island that
Hugh Mclaughlin will probably return to Brooklyn
within the next weeks. He will make it
point to be back by Labor Day but the exact date
of his return has not been definitely settled He is
reported to he in excellent health He attributes
this in great measure to taking from two to three
salt water baths week. something which he has
not done before in years.
It is said that after the primaries on Tuesday
James Shevlin will so to Lake George. where he
will confer with Edward NJ Shepard who 1t is
believed, is his choice for the Governorship nomi-
nation.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-26
sENAToR FAIRBANKsrs sPEAKrNa rouR.

Chicago, Aug. 25-United States Senator Fair
banks viii shortly begin a campaigning tour under
the auspices of the Republican National Commit
tee, which win embrace the States Of Kansas Col
orado, Utah, California, Oregon, Washington Mon
tana, North and South Dakota, Nebraska and Ili-
nos. The time after the Senator's return will be
spent in speaking in Indiana.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-26

lin did not speak for anybody but himself and
realize that what Shevlin said mas done no
good. Now McCarren is doing all the talking
Mr. Croker asked about Smith M. Weeo
candidate, and he said:
II don't know him"
Mr. Croker was asked about the published
report that Charles E. Patterson of Troy, was
the candidate of the Croker Murphy faction Tor
Governor
Never heard of him." said Croker. Il never
heard of the report, either.
Mr. Murphy said about the same report:
There is nothing in the report. This Is the
first time that heard of it,"
INQUIRE EXPECTED AT HEADQUARTERS.
It is expected that James K. Mcclure will
arrive at the Democratic State headquarters
tomorrow, and a lively time is anticipated.
Chairman Campbell will probably go up the
State to-day looking after the Hill fences
In letter Mayor Mcguire says:
There is greater Democratic enthusiasm and
activity In the portions of the State have visited
than in a dozen years past. Everywhere the Demo-
and I am pleasantly surprised at the large number
Of Imperialism
Mr.. Mcguire yesterday sent telegram from
Syracuse touching upon the attempt of the
Croker-Murphy faction to get up State Demo-
Gratis here and win them over The telegram
from Mr. Mcclure was made public, with the
idea OF frustrating this conspiracy. The tele-
gram read:
Syracuse August 25, 1900
Frank Campbell, Democratic State Headquarters
St. James Building, New-York City.
I have received number of inquiries at Syracuse
from Democrats throughout the State regarding
from the Democratic State Committee I know
nothing of these requests or their purpose and
unless signed by either State Chairman Frank
Campbell or myself. J. X INQUIRE.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-26
JUMPED DOWN AN ArRsHAFT.

Crazed by drink. John Jansen thirty-three years
ola who had lived with family named Warren
hofer. on the third floor OF No. 4O8 East Twenty
fourth-st' last night climbed over window in his
later. ~ " ' '0s
New-York tribune., 1900-08-26
NO TRUTH IN THREAT TO KILL BRYAN

Omaha. Aug. 25.-Wilam M williams Welsh.
man, employed in a smeter here announced it ia
said. TO one of his fellow worlmen to-day that ne
Intended to kill William ]. Bryan when he came
to attend the Jacksonan picnic this afternoon The
police were Informed and Immediately arrested
Williams. who charged by some OF his fellow
workmen with being Anarchist. Every precau-
ton is being taken 10 protect Mr. Bryan here
Inc ponce TINS AFTERNOON released Williams hav-
ing failed 10 verify the charge They believe the
information denouncing Williams was purely mali
ciouE F~0-' --4'4
New-York tribune., 1900-08-26
GovERNoR WORKS on H1s spnrcHrs

Oyster Bay. Long Island. Aug S-Covernor
Roosevelt did considerable work before nooD 80.
day. He Is making preparations for his western
tour and ne devoted all the morning to the speeches
he INTENDS 10 deliver the trip The CSovernoT
In the aftsrnoon took sail. and later Went out
driving. He had no Visitors ~ '.e Wv
New-York tribune., 1900-08-26

district into active support OF the ticket-NatOnaI
State and local
Mr., Gruber and his friends have declared that
the fight OF the Austin faction has been forced oy
Senator Piatt. and that II Is Interded 20 weaken
the Republican vote in ethe district at the neXt
g. neral election The success OF the Austin faction
would prevent Mr.. Gruber from holding the
leadership OF the district organization until AFTER
the election.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-26
NOTES OF THE CANVASS.

The Eighth Election District Renublioan c,,,,h -,
the XXXVth Assembly District will hold its sec
ond public meeting at Liberty Hall, one-hundred
and-hfty-gixth-st. and Wes.chester-ave ~,
Wednesday evening Jacob Leitner the president
Will preside. John j. Bealen will reviavy F1rAsider+
McKnley's Administration In contrast with thai
of President Cleveland, speaking on trusts money
and imperialism. '
General J. H. Lttleneld. of Springfield H. will
speak at the noon meeting or the Commercial
Travellers Mckinley and Roosevelt Club No l at
No l3l Broadway, Tomorrow, His subject will he
THE Paramount Issue Of Imperialism
New-York tribune., 1900-08-26

We have had four years OF gOOd times. thouSa
Mr. Bryan told US that this would not be possible
He said In his Address 10 Bimetaltsts soss
years ago that before the year 1900 arrives, ~
evil effects OF gold standard viii be even mo- m9s9
evident than they now" Was he risAs~
0ndanapolS News
New-York tribune., 1900-08-26
MR. oDELL CHOSEN AS A DELEGATE

Newburg n. Y. Aug. 2S-John orr. OF Cora
wall, was nominated to-day for Member OF the AS
sembly by the Republican Convention for the Iss
Assembly District of Orange County.
The delegates elected TO the State Convsnyioa
b. Il. Odell. jr., Jonathan ID. Wilson, William
G.. Taggart James NJ Dickey Thomas ". Brad.
ley, Louis T, Goodsen e. 7, knight and EnInes I
F. N Balm. H. c. Duncan. r. o. Mitchell AVSas-
tus Dennistoa, George a Cantine and Walter pen-
niston. .
Resolutions were adopted commencing the Aa-
Roosevelt.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-02-15
POLITICAL.
4 REPUBLICAN.

California broke her Senatorial dead
lock by the Governor reconvening the
Legislature and the Republicans dis
carding all their old candidates ana Civ
ing a united vote to Thomas r. Bard,
who has just been elected to fill the
vacancy in the Senate for that State.
Mr.. Bard is native of Pennsylvania
He went from Chambersburg to South
ern California some thirty years ago to
take charge Of a large landed estate
owned by the late Colonel Thomas A.
Scott and others, and he speedily won
his way to the respect and confidence of
all parties in his section of the State.
He has never been an actiye and am
bilious politician, but was called to
serve in the State Senate where he inst
ly won the respect of the whole people
of California.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-02-15
Kentucky.

On Thursday Gov. Taylor announced
that he would not sign the compromise
agreement of Louisville; on Friday
strong pressure was brought upon him
10 do so. and also not to do So and dur
ing the day he issued warrants for
members of the Legislature who did
not 90 to London. The Democratic
members met in Louisville.
On Saturday Gov. Taylor signed
what was supposed to be his political
death warrant proclamation recon
yening the legislature at Frankfort at
noon of Monday. He also sent the
troops to their homes and said he would
leave the matter to the courts
All was comparatively quiet at Frank
fort, Monday. The Republican mem
bers of the legislature met in the state
house, and no: having a quorum, ad-
iourned till next day.
The Democratic members met IN
Louisville, and said they would not go
to Frankfort until all the troops We're
sent home, a company having been re
tained to guard the state buildings.
In Cincinnati. Judge Taft, of the u.
S. Circuit Court, to whom the Repuo-
licans had appealed for an injunction
said he would decide the question OF
jurisdiction by D. m. of Wednesday.
On Tuesday Gov. Taylor justified the
position he has taken morally and
legally, and saying that but tor the
GOebel law his majority would have
been 80, 000
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-02-15
Resolutions of Respect.

The following resolutions were pass
ed at the regular meeting of Butler
Ruling No. 729, f. NJ. G., February, lst,
1900:
Whereas, it hath pleased the Supreme
Being. we verify believe, to call from
our midst q beloved brother, Elmer Il.
Campbell, and
Whereas, in his death the Butler
Ruling No 739 of the Fraternal Mystic
Circle has indeed lost a most faithful
and earnest member, his good wife
truly loving and devoted husband, and
:he community at large charitable
and benevolent citizen meriting the re
spect of all with whom he came daily
in contact therefore be it
Resolved that while we are impressed
most profoundly by the loss of his com
radship we nevertheless bow with hum
bic submission to the Supreme VIII and
Resolved that we extend our sympa-
thy to the bereaved wife in this her sad
affiiction, and further be it
Resolved that our Ruling perform the
usual rites and ceremonies in memoriam
of our deceased brother and that these
resolutions be spread upon the Records
of the Ruling that copy OF them be
given to Mrs. Emma G. Campbell and
that the same be published IN each OF
the Butler papers.
HENRY BIEHL,
NJ. D. KOTTRABA,
HARRY L. GRAHAM,
Committee.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-02-15

mentary principals and teaching arith-
metic III the primary grades.
An excellent paper on the subject OF
history was read by Miss Ietta Camp
bell teacher of school No. l.
Much interest was awakened on the
subject of reading as presented by Miss
Ella Russell whose production was un-
usually fine and brimful of undisputed
timely suggestions.
Several of the directors who We're
present made remarks pertinent to the
occasion.
The question box was another good
feature of the afternoon session.
An immense crowd assembled for the
evening session which was opened by
song entitled Watch your Words Miss
Coulter displayed rare skill in the selec-
ton of music and great ability IN her
rendition of the same.
The address of Miss Minnie Christie
on the relation of directors to the school
was a first class production in every
particular a song by little Pearle
Cochran entitled Froggies at School was
loudly applauded.
The relation of the teacher to the
public by O. c. Campbell was most
excellent production.
A grand and elegant address was
made by d. T. Kuhn on the topic the
teachers character and qualifications.
The concluding address was made by
Prof. A. f. Cochran on the subject,
Why we have schools; this address was
one of the most notable of the evening.
Songs. recitations and dialogues were
interspersed throughout the afternoon
and evening sessions by pupils from sew
eral schools in the twp. of the sober sort
the recitations of Mary Troutman OF No
l, Della Stoops of No. ,, Pearl Stoops OF
No / (: Miss Bell of MOI Elsie Cochran
of No 3, and Ethel Wick of No were
well recited and reflect credit upon
each performer. A composition by
Dick Wick of No ) on great things IN
small was a very fine production. a
humorous song entitled the little phllos-
oper was in good style by Carr Bryan
of No. ?, a very good selection was also
sung by the pupils OF No D.
Recitations of the funny kind were
gwen by Bessie Starr No. 3, Frank
Campbell of Greece City school and
Jeanette Starr of Middletown. Ihese
were delivered in excellent style and
were loudly applauded by the entire
audience.
ne uldlC'Suc DebF'S 1>dAA. ''''At CO..
Edgar Cochran brought forth peals OF
laughter as did also the dialogue be
tween Miss Campbell, Miss Bell aud
Willie Mahood. The title of the form
er was Dad says SC" and of the latter,
''Brumbles courtship"
A suitable song was nicely sung by
Miss Rena Russell of No. l. a dialogue
entitled, The train to Mauro, given by
Miss Porter and two of her pupils Jean
nette Starr and Edgar Cochran set the
audience wild and was applauded to
the echo. This was the last perform
ance of the evening.
After beautiful solo. Lifes Railway
to Heaven, had been sung by Miss Coul-
ter the audience dispersed to their
homes after witnessing one Of the mos5
highly educational conventions ever
held in this locality. SPECTRUM