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The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-08-26
DEMOCRATIC DELEGATES
NAMED FOR PROBATE AND CON-
 GRESSIONAL CONVENTIONS.

These to be Hereafter CaIIed-Lawyer
 Samuel A. York wiil Probably Re-
 ceivo the Nomination for Judge of
 Probate, but Who WiII Accept inc
 Nomination for the Second Congress-
 it nal District is a probi m tfcai ffair.
 Two democratic meetings were held last evening in St. Aloysius hall. the one to select twenty-six delegates for the probate convention to be held here- after and the other to select tWenty-six delegates to attend the congressional convention, also to be called at later date. Those interested in the selection of delegates to the probate convention met in the large hall on the second floor and those to select delegates for the congressional convention met in the hall on the third floor. ' . The probate meeting was called to or der at 8 o'clock. Lawyer David E. Fitzgerald was, selected as chairman and Asa L.. Chamberlain of the Four teenth ward was made the secretary On motion it was decided that the list of delegates as published in the Even ing Register of August goth be regarded as the regularly authorized list of dele-
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HE VAS TIRED OF LIFE.
Young George Reilly Committed Sui-
 eide Last Night.

eide Last Night.
 George Reilly, who resided at SO Will son street committed suicide last even- ing by taking dose of carbolic acid. He was found dying on the steps of a house at 70 West street by Patrolman McNamara. The policeman came along shortly before 10 o'clock and found Reilly on the steps. He saw that he was very i'll and Dr. M. C. McDerlmott, the nearest physician, was at once sum- moned. The physician found that noth- ing could be done for Reilly, and ten minutes later the unfortunate man breathed his last.
 Young Reilly was about twenty years of age. There was no apparent reason why he should commit suicide, unless it was the fact that he had been out of work for the past five or six weeks. When he left his parents house last ev- ening he was in excellent spirits and nothing was further from the minds of his family than that he should commit suicide He laughed and joked with members of the family and why he should have been tempted to take his life no one that knew him can explain. The medical examiner was called, but he is unable to ascribe any reason for the rash act The remains were taken to the home of his relatives at 50 Wilson street.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-08-26
ELIMINATION OF NEGRO VOTE
ALABAMA,S NEW CONSTITUTION OVERWHELMINGLY ENDORSED.
Democratic Candidate for Governor Who Was Not Out and Ont for It Oe- feaied by Over 10000 Majority in the Primory-Numingo of State Officers by General Primary Tried for the First Time.

Montgomery, Ala, Aug. 25.-In the democratic primary held in this state day for the nomination of candidates for state officers and congressional rep
 resentatives William D.. Jelks, of Bar
 bour, the present governor, won over former Governor Joseph Johnston, of
 Jefferson, for governor by a majority
 which probably will reach 10000. To-day's primary was the first held
 since the adoption of the new constitu- tion by which the negro is eliminated as political factor in Alabama. and the new organic law was made an issue in the campaign. To-day's result is equivalent to an election. The new constitution was endorsed in it's entire ty by Governor aJelks.s and ex@Governor Johnston was pledged to uphold it, al-
 though he opposed it's ratification. R. M. Cunningham defeated c. E.
 Walter by almost 10000 majority for
 ieutenant-governor.
 The naming of state officers by a gen. eral primary was an innovation in Ala
 bama, and the voting passed off quietly throughout the state.
 For attorney-general Alexander, Troy l A. M. Garber. Massey Wilson and for
 mer Congressman J. E. Cobb were the contestants. It is not believed that any one of the four contestants was nomi-
 mated and second primary will be held to decide between the two receiving the highest vote, the state constitution de- l manding that the successful candidate for any office shall have received the
 majority of all the votes cast.
 For secretary of state J. T. Heflin, F N. Julian and James L. Tanner were
 the candidates, and a second contest will probably be required between the first two, as none of the candidates re- ceived majority. The following congressman were re-
 nominated without opposition: First district, G. W. Taylor; Second district
 A. A. Wiley; Third district, H. D. Clay ton; Fourth district. Sidney J. Bowie:
 Sixth district, J. H. Bankhead; Seventh | district, John L. Burnett; Eighth dis
 trict, William Richardson: Ninth dis trict, Oscar W. Underwood
 In the Fifth district former Congress
 man Willis Brewer is opposing Charles W. Thompson, present incumbent. The
 returns indicate the renomination of Thompson.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-08-26
REV, SAM SMALL COLI,APSES
SENSATIONAL INCIDENT IN THE
 VERMONT CAMPAIGN.

Small Speaking for the High License
 and Local Option Candidate Whom He
 is Overcome-Led From the Platform
 After Making n Few Imcoherent
 Remarts.
 Brattleboro, Vt, Aug, 25.-The most sensational incident in the present state campaign thus far occurred here to- night when a rally in the interest of Percival W. Clement, high license and local option candidate for governor, came abruptly to an end by reason of the collapse of Rev. Sam Small the chief speaker.
 The rally opened in the usual style. Rev. MT. Small was introduced. He made few incoherent remarks and was led from the platform, collapsing as he reached the floor. At late hour phy- sicians could not make any explicit ex- planation of MT. Small's condition. He spoke at a Clement rally in Putney this afternoon and arrived here at 7:S0, going at once to the Auditorium to de- liver an address.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-08-26
The Linen Sale.

An exquisite lot of Linens, including warehouse rem nants of danlask, toweling, napkins, table linen, etc, at prices which are ridiculously low. Couldn't give you such bargains were 1t not the dull season. Come and join the .throng of shoppers who are daily visitors at a remarkable sale.
 Warehouse samples of Irish damask, 2, 2A, 2H and 5 yard lengths, all choice, new designs; value o5c. At soc yard
 aox4o heavy hemmed huck tow els; value I6c. At 11sSc each
 One lot 72 inch bleached linen dam ask. Value soc.
 Sale price sec yard
 One lot bleached damask, pure linen towels. Red border and knotted fringe. Value a5c.
 ....- Sale price 19c each
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-08-26
LYNCHING IN NORTH CAROLINA
Negro Shot to Death-Oficer Wounded
 Who Refused to Give Him Up.

Raleigh, N. C., Aug. 25.-Tom Jones, the negro who outraged Mrs. Will Smith near Seven Springs on Friday, has been lynched. He was caught by a posse, taken to Mrs Smiths house and identified. Jones, who confessed his crime, was put in barn to await the arrival of the sheriff, but ten men, dis guised as negroes, came from the woods and demanded him. Officer Walker res fused to give him up and was shot in the neck. Then men battered down the door, put Jones on tram car, ran into the woods, bound him to a log and fired volley at him. He was not killed by the first fire and another volley ended his misery,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-08-26
THE ECONOMIC LEAGUE.
VERT FIERY SESSION IN BRICK
 LAYERS HALL LAST NIGHT.
After Three Hours' Debate 1t Was Voted to EndOrae James P. BTee and Jerome F. Donovan if James J. Reilly tive-Hand to Hand Encounter Nar- roHvIy AveFted.
rOwIy AVeFted.

After three tiresome hours of vocal pyrotechnics and hot air" the Econom- ic league at a meeting held in Bricklay- CTS hall accomplished practically noth- ing last night They did vote to en- dorse James P. Bree for senator and Jerome F. Donovan for representative if the democrats in their convention to- night would nominate James J. Reilly, Q well known trades unionist and prom inent member of the league, for second representative.
 The meeting was called for the pur- poseH of hearing the report of a special committee appointed at meeting held last Saturday night, which committee was to secure, if possible, the signatures of Senator Bree and Representative Donovan to short letter in which they pledged themselves to support and use their best endeavors to secure the pass age of a direct primary law and do all in their power to defeat the ratification of the "eternaP' water contract recently secured by the Water company. This committee, of which Attorney George M. Wallace was chairman, reported that the signatures of the two gentle men had been secured and that they had promised on their honor to carry out the spirit of their pledges.
 When this was announced there was hustle of the members to obtain the floor, and Andrew J. Kelly finally won. It is we'll known that he is opposed to so-calledi "spoils politicians" and he proceeded in vehement manner to inn press on all that he was not in favor of endorsing the two men, despite the fact that they have agreed to support the pet hobbies of the league He said that he wanted it understood that the labor ing men of the city were to be repre- sented on the ticket, and that if these two named gentlemen were nominated this would not be so. His remarks were very personal, and while he was speak ing several of the members resented them and there was man-to-man talk. the language being not the least com plimentary. Mir Kelly finally subsided and Charles Gay took occasion to say that he was free to state any reason why he would not support any candi- date and that for the good of the league all members should be open and above board in their charges against any prob able candidates. ~ :* | Other members spoke on the same subject, and the debate continued for about an hour after which it was voted to accept the report of the committee. | This vote of acceptance so several of the members stated, made it incumbent on the league to give the gentlemen 
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ENGLAND AGAINST AMERICA.
Tennis Championship Reaches Ftna
 stage-To be Settled To-tay,

stage-To be Settled To-day.
 tennis championship of 1902 has prac- tically reached the final stage, and like the tournament of 1897 it is England against America. Malcolm D. Whit man of Boston, the champion of 1898, 1899 and 1900, will meet the American contestant in the finals tomorrow, and his opponent will be one of the English experts, R. F. and H. l.. Doherty.
 It has been the rule with these two foreigners never to meet in important tournaments, so the followers of the game will not be able to see them on opposite. sides of the net. They will have until il o'clock tomorrow to de- eide who shall meet Whitman.
 Tonight it seems to be the general opinion that H. L. Doherty, the young CT, will be found on the court. when the time comes, but in any case, the match tomorrow will undoubtedly be the fin- est and most keenly contested tennis event ever played in this country. The chance seems to favor the American by a slight margin. His tremendous reach when playing at the net, and his ability to pull out of difficult positions, together with his thorough knowledge of the game make him a slight favorite. Still, the younger Doherty played such re- markedly fine game this morning in his match with Ware, allowing the Boston man only Ii games out of 30, and SCOT ing 10S points to Wares 75, that many believe that Whitman will have to play the game of his life to beat him.
 Furthermore, Whitman was given a long hard match to-day by R. P. Hunt ington, losing the first set and just win ming the second, and while he took the next two and the match, the contest exhausted him not a little.
 The elder of the Englishmen, R. F. Doherty, had no opponent to-day as L. II. Waidner of Chicago defaulted his match Saturday afternoon.
 It is believed tonight that in case Whitman wins tomorrow that he will withdraw at once and allow Larned to retain his title as champion without the challenge match being played.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-08-26
CONDITION OF MR. HOVE.
About the Same Early This Morning
 and Holds His Own.

This morning about 2 o'clock Elbridge L. Howe, who is dangerously i'll with typhoid fever and complication of dis eases, was in about the same condition as he had been yesterday. His attend. ants reported that there was no mater iaI change and he was apparently hold ing his own. His physician, Dr. E. L. R. Thomson, was in attendance during the night, and soon after 1 o'clock, as his patient was resting quietly, the physician took some needed rest. The friends of MT. Howe are much encour- aged and sympathize with him in his brave fight against the insidious disease with which he is afflicted and will well come any news giving favorable re- port of his condition.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-08-26
GOLD AND SILVER PRODUCTION
A Decrease in Both Metals During
 1891.

Washington, Aug. 25.-George E. Rob-
 erts, director of the mint, has issued his
 final estimate of the production of gold
 and silver in the United States during
 the calendar year 1901. MT. Roberts statement shows that during the year the United States produced 3,S05, 800
 ounces of gold, valued at $78,666, 70O-a
 decrease of $504 300, or 0.696 per cent, as
 compared with the yield of 1900. Ten of the nineteen states and terri tories yielding gold showed an increas- ed production, California leading with
 $1,075, 200 an increase due entirely to
 the normal developments of the mining industry.
 The greatest decrease--amounting to
 $1, ,2S5, ,300-was in Alaska. This was due to the lateness of the season, which de- layed the opening of the placers, and to litigation which interfered with the de- velopment of the industry. Colorado's production diminished $1, 1855 ,900 a fact explained by the decline in the grade of ores extracted, the tonnage having in- creased.
 The silver yield for 1901 amounted to 55 214 900 ounces, of the commercial val-
 ue of $33.12S. 400, which was 2,433OO0
 ounces, or 5 per cent, less than it was in 1900. The greatest gain-1, ,493, 200 ounces-was in Utah, almost all of which came from the Park City dis trict
 The total value of the precious metals produced by the United States in 1901
 amounted to Sill 795, 100, which was $1,-
 964, 100. or per cent, less than the yield for 1900.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-08-26
DROWNING IN STAMFORD.
Charles Miller, Secretary of Corinthian
 Yacht Club.

Stamford, Conn, Aug. 25.-Charles Miller, aged thirty. was drowned to- night in the harbor while repairing his yacht Lillian
 Miller was on the boat repairing the machinery, and in some manner he lost his balance and fell overheard In fall ing his head struck the metal work of the boat and he was stunned. His body rose to the surface one and then sank to the bottom. It was recovered later by Captain Thomas Pritchard, who dove to the bottom for it.
 Miller came here two years ago from Elizabeth, N. J., and was an expert machinist. He was secretary of the Corinthian Yacht club. He was en- gagged to be married in the fall. The parents of Miller reside in Westfield, Mass.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-08-26
FRENCH PREMIER TO RESIGN.

Considers His Mission, the Closing of
 Unauthorized Schools, Fulfilled.
 London, Aug. 26.-The Paris corre- spondent of The Daily Chronicle says M. Combes, the French premier, has announced his intention of resigning on the re-opening of the chamber of depu- ties. M. Combes considers that he has fulfilled the mission entrusted to him by President Loubet in carrying out the law relating to unauthorized congrega- tionist schools and, according to the cor respondent, he will now advise the pres ident to call M. Rouvier, minister of finance, or M. Waldeck- Rousseau, the previous premier, to succeed him.
 M Combes assumed the duties of pre- mier early last June.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-08-26
2:19 Class-Trotting-Two in Three-Purse $1,000.
CARRIED TO THE SCHOOLS.
Relatives of Non-Union Miners Dis
 missed as schooI-Teachers.

Shenandoah, Pa, Aug. 25.-The school board of Mahanoy township to-day re- moved six of the oldest teachers in the township. The reason given was that members of the families of these teach CTS were non-union mineworkers. Among those affected is Miss Anna Beddal, sister of Joseph Beddal, who was killed during the riot of July 30. The board unanimously decided that applicants in any way connected with non-union workmen should not receive appointments.
 New York, Aug. 25.--John Mitchell did not arrive here to-day as previously reported. Shortly before noon to-day committee of three young men from the mine regions called at the office of l. P. Morgan & Co. They did not see MT. Morgan as he did not come to the of sfice. Their object was to put before him a plan to=settleethe coal strike,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-08-26
MANILA LIBEL CASES.
Frederick Dorr aud Edward O'Brien Fined and Sentenced

Manila, Aug. 25.-Frederick Dorr, pro- pretor, and Edward O'Brien, editor of Freedom, have each been sentenced to six months in Bilibid prison and fined $1,000 each for labelling Benito Legarda a native member of the civil commission by publishing certain article in Free dom. Both Dorr and O'Brien have also been convicted of cedition, but have not yet been sentenced on this count. The cases have been appealed to the su- preme court of the islands.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-08-26
NOTED LAWYER DEAD.
John c. Buiiits, Who Settled Jay
 COoke's Estate.

Philadelphia, Aug. 25.--John c. Built died to-day of apoplexy at his summer home in Paoli, near here. He was sev- enty-e years old. MT. BuliittI was a lifelong democrat and framed the present Philadelphia city charter. MT. Bullitt had charge of the settlement of the estate of Jay Cooke, was counsel for General Fitz John Porter in the memorable trial that was held at West Point, and was counsel for the English bondholders in the noted original Read- ing litigation. He was for many years attorney for Drexel & CO, and was once director of the Northern Pacific railroad. He was Kentuckian.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-08-26
Fur.lars Took Hts Machinery

Danbury, Aug. 25.-Ezra Pearce of South Britain reported to the police to- day that burglars entered his saw mill last night and carried away everything in the building. Machinery valued at $500 was taken. It is believed that the burgalrs drove the machinery in team to New York state.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-08-26
Dividends from InsoIvent Banks

Washington, Aug. 25.-The comptrol- Ter of the currency has declared divi- dends in favor of the creditors of the insolvent national banks. as follows: Ten per cent. the National Broome County bank of Binghamton, N. Y.: 1C per cent, the Lemars National of Le- mars, Ia.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-08-26
Vail Beats Ten Eyclx.

Baltimore, Aug. 25.-Harry Vail of Ten Eyck of Worcester to-day in their two miles single scull race on the Pa tapsco for purse of $500 and a side bet. Vail won easily by three lengths. No ] time was taken.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-08-26
GRAND CIRCUIT RACES.
Narragansctt Meet Opens With cnr-
 pivaI of Record Smashing, 4

ptval of Record Smashtng.
 Providence, Aug. 25. -- The track at Narragansett park was lightning fast this afternoon and the grand circuit opened with a carnival of record smashing. Every heat winner broke it's record. The 2:20 pacing stake develop ed the most excitement and heightened into a five heat contest. George Spear drove Gold Brick, 2:081a, and Ed. Geers was up behind Dandy Chimes, 2:0914, while Greeneline, 2:0sa., was backed on his Readville performance. It was a race between Geers and Spears. Gold Brick took a mark of 2:0SA in the first heat and Dandy Chimes won the next in 2:071a. Gold Brick won the third heat and Dandy Chimes the fourth. The fifth heat was a match race between the two, but Gold Brick won in slow time.
 Sensational time was made in the 2:08 pace when new 2:05 performance was uncovered in Nathan Straus, driven by Jack Curry. This fast son of Director easily outstepped the Readville winner with marks around 2:07 and won the race in two straight heats, taking a rec ord of 2:051a.
 Geers tried hard drives with Terrace Queen, but it was too fast for the mare. New Richmond, 2:0SA, went to break and was distanced in the second heat. Geers drove Zephyr in the 2:25 trot and he forced Baron DeShay to take a mark of 2:0S%. but Geers got no better than fourth money. The 2:19 trot was easy for Prince of Orange, but Geers had to mark the horse in 2:i01s.
 Tomorrow is the day of the. great Park Brew $1O,0Oo stake for 2:1o Apacers. Audubon Boy won this rich purse last year in 2:06, but with the track in it's present condition the winner will be likely to beat 2:05. Summarizes:
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-08-26
MILES GOING TO PHILIPPINES.
To Inspect Army Conditions With
 RooseveIt's Per mission.

Boston, Aug. 25. - With reference to the statement that Lieutenant General Miles is going to the Philippine Islands Secretary Cortelyou said tonight:
 General Miles is going to the Philip pine Islands with the permission of the president to inspect army conditions shere.''
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-08-26
STROBEL BEATEN.
Charters Captures Waterbury Primaries
 -Delegation Solid for Him.

Waterbury, Aug. 25.-Mayor Stephen Charters of Ansonia, the Economic leagues candidate for the office of high sheriff, won with ease from Christopher strobel, the Waterbury candidate in the democratic primaries to-day and Wa terbury will send solid Charters dele gation to the county convention.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-08-26
ALE ACCOUNTS SETTLED.
No Foundation for the Rumorej short-

W. A. Harris when seen last evening concerning the articles published in the Monday evening papers emphatically denied that there is any money due from him to the Western Union Tele- graph company or the American Dis trict Telegraph and Messenger com- pany, for both of which companies he has been manager. Both sets of books have been audited, reports made out, and he holds receipts in full for the balance found to be due the two com- panies
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-08-26
"BEST IN THE WORLD"
Lord WolsIey Says the Quotation Accu-
 rateIy Describes U. g. Army.

London; Aug. 25.-Replying to cor respondent who asked Field Marshal Lord Wolsley if the report was correct that he had described the American army as the best in the world" the field marshal writes that he believes the quotation accurately describes that army.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-08-26
Repatriation of Boers,

Hamilton. Bermuda, Aug. 25.-The British transport Staffordshire sailed to-day for Cape Town with 1,O60 Boers, who had been prisoners in the detention camps on these islands.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-08-26
BRIGHAM YOUNG I'LL.
President of the MormOns tn Critical
 Condition.

Salt Lake, Utah, Aug. 25.-Announce- ment is made to-day of the serious ill., ness of Brigham Young, president of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles of the Mor- mon church. President Young, who has been on a trip through the Jackson Hole and Teton Basin county in Idaho for his health has been operated upon for dropsy and is said to be in critical condition
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-08-26
.Velours.

27 inch figured velours for covering furniture, also win dow seat and sofa cushions. Al good variety of patterns; worth 75c to Soc yard. Price 45c yard.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-08-26
: VestibuIe Nets.

These nets are 30 inches wide and used for vestibule panels or sash curtains; worth
 25c yard. Price l5c yard.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-08-26
THE HOWE &STETSON STORES Sale of Lace
 Curtains and Upholstery
 Fabrics.

The first day was a grand success. The spirit of busy activity reigned in the Uphol- stery store all day. This out of season sale is replete with bargains which the house wives are quick to see. Some of the best sellers are: