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New-York tribune., 1900-08-27
BRYAN GIVES UP PORCH SPEAKING.
PEOPLE IN LINCOLN MUCH DISAPPOINTED
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN PERIGRINA-
TON RESUMED

Lincoln, Neb. Aug 26 (SpecaD.-Lincoln people
have begun to believe that w. j. Bryan's recently
constructed platform porch is not destined to
be used much in the campaign as a eaking
ro5truEl, and that the thronGs of admirers who
expected 70 10 Lincoln because of his
increased popularity will materialize.
Before the plans of the campaign matured
Il announced that Mr. Brayn had decided TO
ferring his constituents at his own thresh-
hold rather than again again undergo the hard
ships of cross country campaigning. II was herald
cd far and wide that this year Mr. Bryan's friends
could come to Lincoln and here be greeted in q
more digniled manner that they were four vars
ago, and on the strength OF the numerous an
nouncen nts the proprietors of Lincoln hotels be-
gan TO prepare for the crowds. The Lincoln and
Lincen hotels were remodelled in anticipation of a
b.g increase in business because of the magnetism
and popularity Of the Lincoln Presidential cardi-
cate. and Bryan button venders began to pour into
the city on every train.
Up 10 date Mr., Bryan has delivered only three
spccches from his special porch. Two these were
addressed 10 local Bryan organizations and the
third To delegation of not twenty-five per-
sons, VINO stopped in Lincoln q few hours On tho
way 70 Montana from the Kansas City Conven-
Bryan, aud so far be learned none are ex-
pected. Taking all of these facts into considera-
ucn II Is not surprising to the people Lincoln
that Mr.. Bryan mas receded from his former de-
cision and now intends to devote of his time
from now until election the road.
Reports of a decidedly encouraging nature for the
Republican forces are brought to Lincoln from All
the State and specially from near rby counties
1t is believed that the Republican majority in the
lst Congress District will be increased to q con-
siderable extent on all tickets.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-27
NATIONAL NEGRO CONVENTIONS.
TWO WILL MEET IN INDIANAPOLIS THIS
WEEK

Indianapolis Aug. 3s-Two National negro con-
ventons will be held here this week. The Afro
American Press Association will begin its TWEEN
teth annual convention tomorrow. II was
organized at Louisville In 1890. Cyrus Adams. OF
Chicago a member OF the National Republican
Advisory Committee, is president John E. Bruce,
OF Albany ~. Y. is vice-president. The association
has a membership OF two hundred and Atty. and
at this convention Il Is said effort to indorse
the Republican National ticket will be combatted
and vigorous debate Will follow.
The third National Convention of the Afro
American Council will open its sessions In the
Senate Chamber Of the State House Tuesday morn
ing The work OF the council Is done mainly
through bureaus IN number. The work OF
the council Is planned and its executions supertn-
tended by an executive board made up Of three
representatives from each State. Prominent mem
bers OF Afro-American Council who will attend
are: George II. White Congressman from North
Carolina: Bishop Alexander Grant. Bishop H. H.
Edward Everett Brown, author OF the anti-lynch-
ing bill, legislated in the last Congress- Mary
Church Ferrell, lecturer president OF the IA
tional Association OF Colored Women. and LA
Wells Barnett Booker T. Washington viii de-
liver one of the principal addresses.
In the important business to be transacted Is
the election OF president to succeed Bishop Alex
ander Walters. who has held that office since lts
organization Bishop Walters, 1t Is said will de-
cline reelection, and George II. White, Congress
man from North Carolina, a vice-president OF the
council Is being talked Of for the place.
convention, also, proposition to indorse Pres
ident Mckinley
New-York tribune., 1900-08-27
THE REV. DIR. R. H. PULLMAN DEAD

Baltimore. Aug. IS (specaD.-The Rev DR. RoyaI
II. Pullman, of Baltimore, brother OF the Iate
George NJ. Pullman, died to-day at his sumnoer
homo. in the Thousand Islands. For many wears
Or. Pullman pastor of a UnversaIst church
In this city. For five years from 1872 he was gen
eral secretary OF the General Convention OF that
Church. Five years ago he and Mrs. Pullman cele
brated their golden wedding. His wife was Harriet
Barmore, and they were married when only nine
teen years old, and students at the Portland Acad
emy, Chautauqua County. n. Y. Their daughter
Frances p Pullman. married 10 Charles II
Smith, OF Evanston. ILL.,, and their only SON George
II. Pullman. is the financial secretary of the Red
Cross League DR. Pullman was born In Auburn
n X o5 on June 3. 1926 Before coming to Baltimore
In 1871 he had been the pastor OF Churches in
Alcott Niagara County. N. Y; Fulton n " and
Peoria, Ill. Al the latter place he built a church
finished In 1868 In the forty years OF his ministry
he had only four charges. He was the oldest OF
the Pullman brothers. In the Civil War DIR phil
man was staneh Unienist and performed the
last rites for hundreds of Union soldiers. For some
time he had lived retired spending his winters in
Baltimore and his summers al his island Camp
Royal, opposite the castle home Of the Pulmans
in the Thousand IsandRs
New-York tribune., 1900-08-27
UNDERHILL NOT A CANDIDATE.
LETTER PURPoRTED TO BE WRITTEN Rv
CONGRESSMAN IN WHICH HE DECLARES
HIMSELF OUT OF THE RACE.

number OF Democratic newspapers in West
chester County have been publishing letter Dur-
porting 10 have been sent BY Congressman John O
tnderhin Of the XVIth District 10 Charles p No
Clelland, Of Dobbs Ferry, chairman of the West
chester Democratic County Committee In II Mr.
CndeThill says that he viii not be a candidate This
tai Tor reHoFninHuo He gives his reason for
not wishing to enter the race that his health is
poor and that his business affairs require his fun
attention reporter who called at the Congress
mans home in New-Rochelle yesterday was told
that he was H. There is little doubt that the letter
's genuine one and that the report is true that he
VIII not again be a candidate
MT. Underhili has served only one term in Con-
sress He Is treasurer Of the Westchester Fire In
surance Company Although elected as Demo-
efaI ne is not regarded a Bryan man as he
'Oeo In favor OF the Republican currency measures
there are several persons mentioned as capd,
sIlsi5s 70 succeed MT nnderhlll. Among them are
',es OF Feekskili; Charles p McCleiland Of Dobbs
ssSSttIs; ana mayor NJ. j. Dillon, of New-Focheie
nlIieo tr5n n Morris owner Of the Morris Park race
rack may be candidate If he succeeds In bea,fn,
lncmas 0Aeal for the leadership of the onne+eS
90 - neld August 26. 'S'i'N' are
New-York tribune., 1900-08-27
DROWNING ACCIDENTS.
SEVERAL PERSONS LOSE THEIR LIVES WHILE
SWIMMING.

Hartford. Conn. Aug. 26.-August Janowski
twenty-five years DID, was drowned in the upper
pond OF the Phoenix Manufacturing Company. at
Vernon, this afternoon. He got beyond his depth,
and unable to swim. At Winsted the twelve
year-old son of Harry Burgess seized with
cramps while bathing In Still River this morning
and drowned.
Lancaster Penn, Aug. zs-The bodies Of Will
lam L. and Joshua Levering the young Balti-
moreans who drowned in the SusQuehanna
River at Safe Harbor last Thursday by the
capsizing of canoe, came to the surface to-day
near the spot where the drowning occurred Search
ing parties have been working night and day since
the accident. and only succeeded In their efforts
when dynamite used
Uniontown. Penn. Aug 26.-Altha NJ. Ritenour of
this place. lost his life to-day through the death
embrace of friend he trying TO save from
drowning. Samuel Trmble of East End, Pfttsburg
attempted to swim across the Monongahela River
several miles above Point Marion, at o'clock and
when some distance from the other side gave out
and called for help. Young Ritenour went to his
rescue. and when he reached the drowning man the
latter clutched him about the body In a desperate
manner in such way that Ritenour's arms were
held against his body, and both went down
New-York tribune., 1900-08-27
NATIONAL HU1IcIpAL LEAGUE vrrr,xo

1oeiphia' aug @.-The National MunicipaI
League viii hold its next annual roee,,n, - W.,
waukee on September ls. 20 and 2l rs anno,rend
IN tho programme issued by Secretary Woodrufr =,
this city. The occasion viii also mark the e,ottL
National conference for good city government. and
IL promised 20 call together representative eo.b
ering OF men from all parts OF the country int
ested IN the subject Of municipal reforms Asa.
from the National interest attaching to the Ma
nonaI League meeting the coming conference MI,
pe OF additional importance because OF the fact
tnet u no other state have the questions OF cbar
Ter REFORMS, for which the league stands been ,no
generally discussed than in Wisconsin where tbsas
questions have assumed practical shape Two sss
New-York tribune., 1900-08-27
ALLEGED INSANITY OF AN ENGLIsHMAS
KENNETH F. BELLAIRs. WHO HAS BEEN IN AN
ASYLUM. AGAIN CHARGED WITH MEN
TAI UNsOUNDNESS.

Tacoma, Wash. Aug. Is (SpeciaD--Kenneth Far
rington Belairs who claims 100000 from the city
OF Spokane for personal damages has been ar
rested charged with insanity. and will have a jury
trial next Friday. Bellairs Is an Englishman and,
his counsel claims. Is a nephew OF Gladstone and
Is also related Lord Salisbury. and is interested
IN large estate drawing f75,0oo He was for a long
time a member Of the London Stock Exchange and
identified with the "Bellatrs Syndicate" Bellairs
had been confined in the Medical Lake Asylum,
near Spokane, for three years, and was only re-
leased a few months ago He adjudged in
after falling from the second story window OF
his boarding house. but was discharged from the
asylum cured
Since his release he has used every endeavor to
acquire publicity. applying for positions the edi-
torial stafs OF many papers. He lately became In
terested In the Industrial exposition at Spokane.
and, his attempts TO interest Manager Hawley prov
ing unavailing, he wrote letters threatening to
nit suicide, These letters caused MS arrest Fri
day. His counsel claims the physicians detailed 10
examine him prejudlced and determined TO rail-
road him bacq TO the asylum, and there was a hot
scene In court when they demanded a Jury trial.
which granted. When the comes up his
attorneys promise to make some sensational state
me
New-York tribune., 1900-08-27
NO DISTURBANCE IN AKRON

Akron Ohio, Aug. 26.-Sunday passed peacefully
in Akron, and unless something unforeseen turns
up the original plan Of dispensing the services
of the militia Monday will be lived up to-
Funeral services were held this afternoon for little
Rhoda Davidson who died on Friday from wound
received in Wednesday nights riot when she was
held in her mothers arms, the carriage in which
the parents were driving having been wedged in by
the mob in front OF the City Building Mrs David
son insists that she saw an officer FIRE the fatal
shot. The funeral services held at the David
home. No. IL North Allyn-st. IL Is generally he
heved that Chief of Police Harrison will not again
take his place at the head of the city Police De-
paTtment.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-27
THE ALABAMA AT BOSTON.
SUCCESSFUL ANTE-TRIAL TRIP ON THE WAY
FROM NEw-YORK

n.
Boston. Aug. 26-The battleship Alabama ar
rived IN President Roads at o'clock this afte.-
noon. after uneventful trip from New-York.
She is now anchored in the Roads in the middle
OF the fleet OF warships which assembled
there for her trial. In the over after leaving
New-York the battleship made great time under
forced draught, averaging between sixteen and
seventeen knots for six and a half consecutive
hours This is much better time than has been
made by battleshps thus far on runs previo Is
to trial.
The Alabama passed out by Sandy Hook at IL
o'clock yesterday and until she was forced
to slow down by fog for four hours. and emerged
from 1t at about $50 o'clock this morning. all of
which time she had only steerage way on. She
rounded the South Shoal LightshIp between and 7
o'clock this morning. and or Nantucket when
the fog lifted. From there to Boston Light she
again put under forced draught and made ex-
cellent time. the from Highland Light TO Bos-
ton Light being made In two hours. These speed
trials were made with ordinary coal.
The Alabama will remain at anchor all day to-
morrow, in order to give the a rest, and will
60 on her trial trip over the Cape Ann course on
Tuesday morning. A large number OF invited
guests will be on board, including Mayor Diehl of
Buffalo and Mayor Hart of Boston The entire
Trial Board. with the president, Rear-Admral
Rodgers was on board the battleship her run
over.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-27
KENTUCKY GOEBEL LAW.
LEGISLATURE MAY HAVE DEADLOCK OVER IT.

Lexington. KY, Aug. % (speciaD.-Members OF
the Kentucky Legislature coming In for the
session called by Governor Beckham to
amend the Goebcl election law A poll, nearly
be taken at this time, shows a majority of
the members in favor of a change, but they want
more ronclad law. than the Goebel BILL
and 1t is believed there will be a deadlock. The
object is to get back into line those Democrats
who last year voted for Taylor for Governor, be-
cause the election law gave the opposition no
chance, If the votes in a great majority
for that party. they Scores of the rabId
Goebel Democrats crtcisng the Governor, and
he will doubtless encounter stubborn opposition.
He is drafting a message, but IL is known
what changes he will propose. Many favor tho
Ohio law, while others want a law that will pre-
vent the voting of the iiterate mountain Republi-
cans and negroes since the mountain section is
overwhelmingly Republican. The conviction of
Caleb Powers and the partisan work Of the courts
and juries of the State is stirring the people op-
posed to the Goebel methods until the feeling is
reaching a high pitch.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-27
BELLEVUE POLICEMAN PARALYzED.

Policeman Thomas Burke, of the East Thirty
hfth-st. station who has been specially detailed
at Bellevue Hospital for the last five years is
lying at his home No. 2f3 East Thirty-ninth-st.
suffering from paralysis. Last Wednesday he took
trip to Rockaway Beach and became seasick
the way back. Returning to his home, he COM
planned of feeling Ill and went TO bed. Upon
awaking few hours afterward he found that his
entire left side paralyzcd. Four years ago he
had similar attack. His condition is serious
New-York tribune., 1900-08-27

FOR HILL.


Columbia County, which is set down in the
Croker column above, has already elected Hill
delegates. Duchess and Putnam counties also
VIII probably vote with Mr. Hills followers II
Is apparent however, that in all probability the
eotes l OF the Kings County Democrats will de-
eide IN the Democratic State Convention who
Is 10 be the Democratic candidate for Governor
Mr Croker, IL is thought here may in the
enc come back TO his first choice for Governor
namely, William F. Mackey, of Erie County
since the Erie County Democrats whether fol-
IoNerS or Mr. Hill or Of Tammany Hall are
united on him. Moreover Mackey has the sun
port OF other counties in Western New-York
Ihhs lar also, he is the only Democrat In the
1li.eLloI I,r1i OF me state who has responded to
Crokers invitation for him to become a candi-
date for Governor
IL Is more apparent here every day that Mr.
Soisr has David b. HilTs powerful support for
governor. ana that Mr.. Hill is exerting every
parucIe OF his skill as a politician TO bring
soont Mr Colers nomination in the belief that
ne is the strongest man the Democrats can
name. 4-
New-York tribune., 1900-08-27

ASSEMBLING FOR THE BIENNIAL CONVENTION
OF THE ORDER.

Detroit Aug 26-A myriad OF incandescent lights
stretched across Woodward ave. all the way from
the river to Grand Circus Park beamed welcome
tonight to the incoming Pythian knights. The
initial illumination brought out in striking
trasts of color the decorations which IN
every building of the downtown portion OF the
ctys leading thoroughfare. Long lines OF small
American flags. nterspersed with Knight of
Pythias burgess, suspended above the gilt
tering rows of lights giving life and gayety to the
pretty spectacle.
In the day there were more spectators than
Rank. only a few scattered regiments arriving in
the morning but night approached the air
sounded with music OF the bands accompanying
companies. regiments and brgades of Uniformed
Pythians So far as the commissary department
Is concerned affairs at the were In full head
way to-day Admirable arrangements had been
perfected by the local Executive Committee for
serving meals To three thousand persons simulta-
neously and the kitchen, conveniently located be-
tween the two great tents. a leading
centre of attraction for the sghtseers who stroed
about the camp. The staff and brigade officers sup
and dine separately in mess tent situated to the
rear - Major-Cieneral Canadians headquarters.
Religious services We're held this evening IN the
Central Methodist Church. with a by the
Chaplain-in- Chief. E. G. Sanderson. At the camp
grounds there were concerts by the various bands.
Pennsylvania and New-York, and came by Detroit
and Cleveland and Cleveland and Buffalo steamers,
ing will be at n. m. tomorrow, when the camp
Will be formally opened in the presence of all the
knights In dress parade formation.
The local committees estimate that the total
pense of the encampment feature will be something
$4,000. which will be Offset a considera BILE
extent by receipts from sales of concessions etc.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-27
DRAGGED 500 FEET BY TRAIN.
NARROW ESCAPE OF A POLICE SERGEANT
AT ROCKAWAY

AT ROCKAWAY.
Police Sergeant John E. Shea. OF Captain Kren-
scher's force had a narrow escape at Rockaway
Beach yesterday. Just he was boarding the
$40 D. m train for Seaside Station where he was
due to relieve Sergeant Wheelwright at O'Clock,
the train started with a jerk The sergeant was
twisted about with his feet near the track but
he clung manfuly to the handrail while the train
sped quickly on, to the horror or hundreds OF
screaming women and children.
For fully three hundred feet Sergeant Shea was
dragged along the roadbed with ex-Sherin Dunn
and others running hard to his rescue. Finally
the uproar was heard by the engineer and the train
was stopped just as Sergeant Shea. thoroughly
exhausted, let go his hold ana teH Win ms Iace III
the cinders OF the road.
He was carried back to the Delcassian Club by
his friends, VINO hastily summoned Dr. Herbert
Tinley =,
bruised from head to foot and that his right knee
was greatly swollen. No bones were broken, how
over and after he bandaged he insisted upon
reporting for duty.
Later in the evening Sergeant shea's wounds be
came so painful he relieved from duty ana sent
home.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-27
RAILROAD INTERESTS.

ST. LOUIS CONNECTION FOR SANTA FEE
SYSTEM.
Fort Scott Kan. Aug. 26-It is stated that the
railroad being built out Of ST. Louis and across
Missouri known as the st. Louis. Kansas City and
Colorado. is to Re Santa Fe line which win al
sorb the charter OF the Jefferson City Fort Scott
and Southwestern Company and build 10 Chanute
Kan. by way OF this city, and connect there with
the Santa Fe Southwestern line This will give
the Santa Fe the 81. Louis connection which IL has
long wanted and at the same time open up 10 ST
Louis direct connection with the big Southwestern
territory of the Santa Fe lines.
Tho st. Louis. Kansas City and Colorado road
and the Jefferson City, Fort Scott and Southwest
ern road We're chartered about the same time under
the laws or Kansas. The directory OF each con-
tains the name of a Santa Fe representative. and
the lines. as described In the applications for char
ters are almost parallel.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-27
TROOPS ON TIE WAY WESTWARD

Leavenworth. Kan. Aug s6-The 2d Battalion si
the 1st Infantry which arrived ten days aso from
Cuba. has started from Fort Leavanworth for San
Francisco. and. il IS expected viii take steamer
for the Orient within six days
san Francisco. Aus, 26.-The 1st Battalion q ths
Sth Infantry arrived here to-day from Fort sher-
dan. Illinois, and went into camp at the Preside.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-27
TILLmAws CHARGE AGAINST EDITORS

Columbia. S. c.. Aug % (specaD.-senator Till
mans latest sensation is charging by name in a
public speech the editors Of the four principal daily
newspapers in South Carolina The News and
Courier" The Columbia State" The Spartan
burg Herald and The Greenville News" with
being paid emssaries mi OF the Whiskey Trust to
preak DOWN tne alspensary system established by
him. He made this declaration in his le ar sneech
OF the campaign. delivered at Marion iast nirRt e0
New-York tribune., 1900-08-27
CHANGE IN CHEsAPEAKE AND NAsHvII.I.E

Nashville Tenn. Aug, 26,-w. S. Smith. OF Kan
sas City. negotiating with c. P. Huntington
for control OF the Chesapeake and Nashville road.
and the transfer would have been made Sep
temher had II not been for the death of Mr.. Hunt
ington The arrangements contemplated the Inn
mediate extension Of the road from Gallatin 20
Nashville and from Scotsville. KY, by way OF the
Mammoth Cave 90 a connection with the Southern
at Bloomfield. The deal will be completed
New-York tribune., 1900-08-27

Dunbar Penn. Aus. 9.-Oriers were received al
this place to-day from the officials of the CaneS'S
Steel Company. Of Johnstown, TO shut down az
their works at this place for indefinite perio"-
The Cambria Steel Company owns the MahonaS
Atlas Anchor I-niondale and Great BluS plants
which comprise over four hundred ovens re
shutdown Is attributed 10 surplus ot coke a va
furnaces at JohnStOwn over four hundred anu
Afty men will be thrown out OF employment
New-York tribune., 1900-08-27
NON.UNI0y WORK FOR BRYAN.

CENTRAL FEDERATED UNIONS SECRETARY
WILL ASK HIM WHAT HD MEANS
AT the meeting OF the Central Federated Union
yesterday Delegate McMahon, OF the international
Printing Pressmens Union. presented letter from
his organization In which It stated that Tho
Second Battle" book purportinS 20 having been
written by william Jennings Bryan, was being
published for him by q printing establishment In
Indiana notorious for employing nome but nom
union labor. .
Much Indignation was expressed that tho alleged
friend of the working people had shown himself 10
be opposed to organized labor and the seeretaFy
was Instructed 10 write TO him and ask him what
he n,eaas.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-27
DETECTIVE SHOOTS FUGITIVE.
MAN ACCUSED OF HIGHWAY ROBBERY HALTED
WITH BULLET.


Hugh Walsh. thirty-six years Old OF NO 427 East
sixty-third-st., was walking up First-ave on his
way home early yesterday morning and when near
Fortleth-st. was held up by gang OF eight or ten
men, One OF the gang robbed walsh's pockets
securing IS. the balance of his weeks wages
Walsh reported his loss to the East Thirty-nfth-
81 station and Detective Thompson accompanied
Walsh to the scene, The gang was still there maxi
Ing merry. Walsh Identified John Mcdonald, twen-
y-one years old. of Ne 32i East Seventy -fourth-st
as the man who had taken the money from his
pockets. ~ ''o
avenue The detective put after him and ired one
snot In the air TO frighten the fugitive who in
creased his speed. The detective fired another shot
which took effect In McDonald's arm and brought
him to q halt. He sent to Bellevue a prisonsr
New-York tribune., 1900-08-27
coNvENTIoN on REPUBLICAN CLUES.

1t announced yesterday that the State League
of Republican Clubs would hold it's annual conven-
tton at Saratoga in Congress Hall, on September o
the day before the meeting of the State Committee
1t is expected that Odell will be recommended for
Governor, and that Theodore Cox, of Westchester,
will be elected president of the State League
New-York tribune., 1900-08-27
FIGHTING NEAR cARrAcrvA

Kingston jamaica Aug 2e-Mail advices re.
ceived from Colon. Colombia. to-day, report fight
Ing near Cartagcna where the rebels have been
holding out In the hope OF gaining soma yo,o. a.
the Government from the new Conservative party.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-27

sons will be held each day which subjects OF
Importance wifi be discussed interesting papers
read On the evening OF September % the oeie-
gates will have banquet at the Hotel Phister'