Run—k M THE POLITICAL BATTLE Programme For the Convention of the Gold Standard Democrats. VILAS MAY BE NOMINATED. The Sentiment at Headquarters Is Grow— I ing In His Favor, Although Henry Watterson and William L. \Vilson Have a. Large'Following. ~ INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 28.—More than 600 delegates to the national sound money convention have engaged rooms at the various hotels in this city, and the indica- tions now are that the hostelries will be crowded to their utmost limit. The local committee. is determined that there shall be no lack of good accommodations, and if the leading hotels prove inadequate well known citizens will open their houses to the excess. The programme for the convention is taking form. It has been announced that the mass meeting will be held on Wednes- day evening in Tomlinson hall. The ad‘- mission will be by ticket, and strangers in the city will be favored first. The prelim- inary session of the convention will be held on Wednesday, beginning at noon, and the chief business session on Thurs- day, beginning at 10 a. m. The important thing on Wednesday will be the speech of the temporary chairman. The executive committee cannot yet an- nounce the name of the temporary presid- ing ofi‘icer. It looks now as if the selection would not be definitely made until Mon- day. It seems pretty certain that Senator Caffery of Louisiana will be permanent chairman. Walter Kessler of this city, the sergeant-at-arms for the committee, is en- gaged in appointing the doorkeepers and assistant sergeants. He will be ready to announce the list of appointments later in the week. It is proposed that the delegates shall enter by the Market street door and the men holding stage tickets and the news- - paper ‘men by the Delaware street door. The sentiment in favor of Senator Vilas for president is growing steadily at head- quarters here, and it now looks as if the influence of Indiana in the convention would be exerted in favor of his nomina- tion.- The letters received at headquarters in- dicate that at this time three men are under consideration by the leading sound money men of the country—Senator Vilas, ' Henry Watterson and William L. Wilson, postmaster general. Wilson appears to be the choice of a large number of Democrats throughout the country, and those who are in touch with the movement say they will not be surprised if his boom takes on a rapid growth. But the tip has gone out for Vilas, and Vilas and Buckner it will be, it is believed. Some of those who have been inclined to favor Watterson have been reminded that he opposed the renomination of Presi- dent Cieveland. He has not been able to indorse all the acts of. the administration, it is said, and this fact will prevent his nomination. The convention tickets were turned over to Chairman Bynum of the executive com- mittee yesterday. The tickets will be de- livered to the committee next Wednesday, and this committee will make the distribu- tion by states. ‘ Applications for tickets for honest mon- ey, Democrats among the veterans of the war have been resolved. It is the under- standing that tickets for these men will be set aside, but the application, like all oth- ers, has to go before the national commit- tee. Silver Men’s Plans. WASHINGTON, Aug. 28. —Secretary R. E. Difienderfer of the national silver execul- tive committee has been devising a plan which he thinks will assist in raising funds throughout the farming localities to carry on the local campaigns. No circular appealing for funds has been prepared by the national committee, nor has r. Dif- fenderfer’s scheme been officiall brought before it. The idea is simply his own and will, he says, he brought to the attention of the farmers through the medium of the newspapers and the party organs. He.pro- poses that farmers s'hall donate wheat, cOrn, sheep or any other products of the farm, these to be sent to a central point,‘ where the people may gather, and then auc- tioned off to the highest bidder. The cc- casion-will be a sort of harvest campaign festival, where the people may congregate and where the products may be bought by those wanting them, the general proceeds to be devoted exclusively to thepaying of the expenses of the campaign in the par- ticular localities represented. He thinks that great benefit may be derived from this arrangement and harmonious results at- tained. The farmers, he says, are not able to contribute money for political campaign purposes and will, he believes, do what they can in the manner indicated to ad- vance the political interests they have at heart. The national committee will, he says, need all the money that may be con— tributed for general campaign expenses land for sending out speakers to discuss the issues of the day. George P. Kearney, the national organ- izer of silver clubs, left this city for New York last night. Afterward he will go to Chicago to complete arrangements for the conference of national silver clubs to be held there on Sept. 23. Congratulating McKinley. CANTON, 0., Aug. 28.—The flood of messages that has set in toward the Mo- Kinley household this morning reminds one of the days immediately following the nomination. The country is busy congratulating the major upon his letter of acceptance.- He says the spirit of these telegrams is very gratifying, but he has concluded not to give any out for publication justnow. The toWnspeople are flocking in to say nice things, and to the callers he gives a pain.- phlet copy of the document. “If I have been able to put the issues so that everybody can understand them, I am satisfied,” said he and added reflectively, “I thought it all over a great deal.” Bryan Has Made No Promises. ERIE, Pa., Aug. 2S.-—Notwithstanding the three long addresses and the dozen short-speeches which he had made yester- day,Presidential Candidate Bryan plunged into the battle again and today spoke from the balcony of the Reed House to 2,000 peo- ple assembled in the street and Opposite park. ln-vthis speech he touched upon the question of patronage, declaring that none . had yet approached him with requests for offices in case of his election, and that he had made no promises. The Weather. The indications are for fair and slightly warmer weather. ‘ dveriise in the Gaznrrn ' MYSTERlllillS’DEATH A White Plains Youth Earls His Life With 3. Bullet In His? Brain. HE SA‘W A YOUNG LADY HOME They Had Been to a Church Sociable and After He Left Her Be Killed Him- self In Front of Her House. ““1 She \Vill Not Explain. J‘" . WHITE PLAINS, N. Y., Aug. 28.—Dr. F. 0. Wright, a local veterinary surgeon, while driving along North street about a mile and a half from this village at 2 o’clock this morning, discovered the body of a young man lyin'g beside the road 0p- pcsite the farmhouse of Thomas Gibson, a wealthy farmer. He arousedthe neighbors and called for help. Lights were procured, and upon ex- amination the man was identified as Bev- erly Tucker, 20 years old, son of Mrs. Julia Tucker, who lives in a handsome place re- cently built on North street. Young Tucker was a popular and well to do young man and last night at 10 o’clock accompanied Miss Lizzie Gibson, daughter of Thomas Gibson, to her home from a church sociable. It was in front of her home that the body was found. Coroner Birch was notified and this morning impaneled a jury. The cause of death was found upon a superficial exam- ination to have been a pistol shot, but whether the wound was self inflicted or whether the young man was held up and murdered by highwaymen was not known at first. . Young Tucker usually carried consider- able money with him and wore some valu- able jewelry. Miss Gibson Prostrated. What passed betwoen Tucker and the young woman is not yet known, as she is prostrated and unable to answer questions. Numerous robberies have occurred in this vicinity, and by some it was believed that an attempt at robbery was made, and that Tucker, who is athletic and powerful, offered such resistance that the thief shot to protect himself and then made off. fear- ing detection. Mr. Gibson said this morning that he remembers hearing a shot shortly after his daughter entered the house last night, but as such a thing is not unusual in the neighborhood, which is sparsely settled, he paid no attention to it, thinking some one was shooting at an annoying cat or dog. It was evidently this shot that caused Tucker’s death. . From the further investigation made b Coroner Birch it seems that the case is one of suicide. The young man’s revolver was found beside the body, and the bullet had entered the right ear. Much unfavorable comment is excited by the fact that Coroner Birch allowed the body to lie in the road until 9 o’clock this morning, although notified immediately upon its discovery. THE; HILTON FAILURE. Millions Hard Been Sunk, and the Judge \Vas Tired of "Putting Up.” . NEW YORK, Aug. 28. —A large force of bookkeepers and clerks were set at work this morning by Assigne'e Wright on the schedule of assets and liabilities of the firm of Hilton, Hughes 8: 00., whose fail- ure was announced yesterday. By the time this task is finished the other details will be arranged, and a few days later the schedule will be ready to file. The assignee has 60 days in which to file the schedule, but it is thought that he will not delay, as Mr. Hilton is anxious to have matters straightened out as soon as possible. There was a crowd of former employees gathered about the store this morning in the expectation of being called in tempo- rarily. They were also anxious to know when the salary due will be paid, but they got no satisfaction. The temporary offices of Siegel, Cooper 86 Co., in their new building, at Eighteenth and Ninetenth streets and Sixth. avenue, were besieged this morning by the former employees of Hilton, Hughes 85 Co. in search of employment. It is said that the new firm had already, in anticipation of the failure, secured a list of the most ex- pert and valuable of Hilton, Hughes & Co. ’5 employees and that allot these will be engaged at the same and in some in- stances increased salaries. ' ' Former Judge Horace Russell, one of the attorneys for the assignee, gave out a statement of the cause of the fagure for Judge Hilton. The substance of i is that Judge Hilton, who had already sunk some millions in one concern. “got tired of car- rying the boys” and refused to advance any more money. The Li Hung Chang Reception. NEW YORK, Aug. 2S.-—The Chinese min- ister arrived from Washington early this morning and went to the Chinese consu- late. He, the consul and the consul gen- eral at Havana, who has been here three days, will arrange the details for the recep- tion of Li Hung Chang. The troop of cavalry from Fort Meyer, which is to form Li's escort, arrived yesterday and are quar- tered at Fort'Hamilton. The battleship Texas, the monitor Terror and the second class battleship Maine joined the fleet yes— terday. A detail of four officers and 80 men of the First Naval battalion have been ordered by Commander George EdWard Kent to take part Friday morning in the reception at the wharf. Not Asiatic Cholera. CnIcaeo, Aug. 28.—After' a thorough investigation of the reportedcase of ma- lignant Asiatic cholera in this city Health Officer Reilly has decided that James Mc- Farland’s death was not caused by that disease. It has been learned that McFar- land had been ailing for a month. The visiting health inspectnr claims there is no possible reason for the belief that Asiatic cholera has gained a victim in Chicago. Stole Her Trunk. BOSTON, Aug. 28.—Mrs. Emma Wilson, who keeps a lodging house in this city, was robbed of a trunk containing $700 worth of diamond jewelry and $200 in bills this morning. The trunk was found in an adjacent alley, but the valuables were gone. John Moran, a lodger in the house, has been arrested on suspicion, and the police are searching for Fred Gillespie, a nephew of Mrs. Wilson. A Cripple Killed. TROY, N. Y., Aug. 28.—John Cunning- ham of Hudson, 30 years of age. was found dead on the railroad track at Greenbush - this morning. He had been struck in the night by a train’and his skull crushed. The victim was a cripple, having'only one arm and one leg. No one saw the accident. Advertise in the Glznrm : CZAR' AND OZARINA IN VIENNA. Greeted by the Austrian /Emperor and Empress Amid Great Enthusiasm. VIENNA, Aug. 28.-——The czar and cza- rlna arrived here at 10:30 this morning at the northern terminus, where they Were received by, Emperor Francis Joseph and the Empress Elizabeth and all the arch- dukes and archduchesses.’ Both sides of. the streets leading from the railroad sta- tion to the Hofburg were lined with troops, and the czar and czarina were en- thusiastically cheered on their way to the palace. On the outer gate of the Hofburg the Russian imperial standard Was hoisted beside that of the emperor of Austria, and at the Hofburg the czar and czarina were met by the highest court dignitaries, the ministers and the highest civil ofi‘lcials. A state 'dinner will be given at the Hofburg at 5 o’clock, and at 7:30 p. In. a gala per- formance will commence at the Imperial Opera. There will be a military review on the Schmelz exercise ground tomorrow, and it will be'followed by alfamily dinner at the imperial villa at Lainz. Later there will be a court concert in the redouten— saal of the Hofburg. The czar and czarina will leave for Ger- many on Sunday morning. The master of the ordnance, Prince Rudolph Lob- kowitz; Colonel von Pflugl, in command of the infantry regiment known as the “Alexander I, Emperor of Russia,” and Colonel von Kiwisch commanding the uhlan regiment “Nicholaus II, Emperor of Russia,” hav'e been appointed to attend . upon the czar during his stay in Austria, and the court chamberlains, Prince Nich- olas Palffy and Count Charles Trauttmans- dorfl, have been appointed to attend upon the czarina. The troops taking part in the parade on the Schlnelz will he commanded by Em- peror Francis Joseph in person, and the czar during the course of the day will probably lead his Austiran cavalry regi- ment past Emperor Francis Joseph. All the newspapers published editorials this morning welcoming the czar and'czarina to Austria, dwelling upon the political significance of the visit and extolling the czar as the prince of peace. MORE GOLD COMING. About $10,000,000 In Yellow hIetal \Vill Reach New York This \Veek. ' LONDON, Aug. 2S.—The Bank of Eng- land has raised its minimum selling price for bar gold to 77s. 11d. per ounce. The selling price of eagles has been lowered to 765. 7d. per ounce. More gold for America will leave the bank today, probably mostly eagles. _ , The Times in its financial column this morning says, “Apparently the Bank of England is not disposed to further reduce the price of gold eagles, anti it will there-~ fore prove advantageous to the exporters of gold to buy bars.” NEW YORK, Aug. 27.—~Ladenburg,Thal- mam & Co. will have 5,350,000 in gold on the steamer leaving London on Saturday. Kuhn, Loeb & Co. have engaged an ad- ditional $500,000 in gold, making $1,000,- 000 taken by that firm for import. ' The Frist National bank of Chicago has ordered for import $100,000 in gold from Europe. Lazard Freres announce today that they have on the way from Europe, all told, $5,500,030 in gold. The total amount of gold ill ransit and ordered for New York was GSlellated this forenoon' at over $10,- 000,000. . The clearing house loan committee; in the person of F. D. Tappan, met and ad- journed today without issuing any certifi- cates, there being no applications there- for, and none is expected. The situation was generally said to be much better, and the reports of additional imports of gold contributed to the good feeling. The Future of Hawaii. SA}; FRANCISCO, Aug. 2S.——The steamer Alameda, from Honolulu Aug. 20, brings advices that Minister Willis has resumed his duties. It is rumored’ his recent visit to the United States was for the purpose of conferring with President Cleveland on the annexation policy. As the result of the conference, it is said, Willis was empow- ered to enter into negotiations for either annexation, a monarchicai form of govern- ment with Kaiulani on the throne or an American protectorate, the choice of either form of government to be left to a vote oi the people. Nothing definite will be known regarding Willis’ instructions until the re- turn of President Dole, who is on the is- land of Maui at present. Mills to Close. CHICAGO, Aug. 28.—Workmen employed in the Illinois Steel company’s plant at Hammond, Ind., have been informed that the furnace fires will be drawn on Satur- day afternoon, when the ooncern will close for an ind nite period. This will throw 400 men out of employment. Depression in business is one of the causes assigned. The Lakeside Nail company also will close its mill at Hammond. throw nearly 200 men and boys out oi work. The Tin Plate Fight. Prr'rsnunc, Aug. BEL—The Tin Plate Manufacturers’ association has been dis- rupted. The association was made up of all the tin plate manufacturers in the coun- try except a few nonunion firms in the re- mote districts. The withdrawal recently of the American Tin Plate company 01 Elwood, Ind., and its fight with the Amalgamated association, which ended in defeatymarked the beginning of the end. Ist.’ '12.: b: u Locomnnvo. Troy, )1 f l:_.:. ESL—.341 lln'ltrz'bw: woman was slruck b3: the pilot of 13m: 1;. ‘comotive of the train which left here at 5 o’clock this morning and instantly killoc' about three 1119"“: south of the city line She was about 50 years of age, evidently 1 Pole. -—A(lvcrlise in the GAZETTE. #_—— N0 REST N0 SLEEP ' DAY 0R NIGHT My hands were completely covered with Ec- zema, and between my fingers the skin was perfectly raw. I had to sit with both hands held up, and away from the fire. My husband had to dress and undress me like a baby. I tried the beetfphysicians, but their medicines gave me no * relie , and drove me almost crazy. 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This will 1 . ‘WEEKLYGNORWALKQGAZETTE"‘ ’. THEE“ “. OSTO .N“ST0 Corner Main and Wall Streets, lblllalk, 001111, SUMMER GOODS! N. r. our-ran, 442 nndanwar. CLEARING 0F o \ This sale we will close out everything in the way of SUMMER GOODS. We never carry any season’s goods over to another season. Sll hill 01 1111 IT 118. Now is the lime to buy a Light Weight tape or Jacket for fall wear. We want all Its room for our HeavylWinier Jackets. Here are the prices: 111 Our Big Cloak Room. $12 00 Jackets, best Covert, 9.00 Jacket for 7.00 Jacket for 5.00 Jacket for 4.00 Jacket for 35 5.00 Silk Capes 7.98 Silk Capes 10. 75 Silk Capes 15.00 Silk Capes 18.00 Silk Capes 11.00 Silk Capes 5.00 Velvet Capes 9.75 Velvet Capes 10.75 Velvet Capes 12.00 Velvet Capes Capes. $5.00 3. 8 2.50 I .98 $2.98 3.50 7.50 9 00 . 0 . 8 4.50 5.00 6.00 Cloth Capes. 3 3.50 Cloth Capes, appliqued, s I .00 4.98 Cloth Capes, appliqued, 2.00 5 25 Cloth Capes st’p’d seams, 2.25 5.98 Navy Blue Capes 2.98 5.50 Silk Embroidered Capes, 2.98 6.98 Black Cape, 2.50 Children’s (Dresses. $ .50 Gingham Dresses, $ .25 .75 Chambray Dresses, .50 1.50 Chambray Dresses, .98 Children’s Hats. s .19 Wash Lawns, . I 0 .25 Pink Sun Bonnets, '. I 5 .93 Silk Hats, .25 .98 Lawn Bonnets, lace trim’d, .49 .39 and 4% Lace Caps, . I 0 slightly soiled, 0 S11]: Waists, 3 4.00 Silk Wafsts,‘ $ I .98 7.00 Silk Waists, 5.00 5.25 Black Silk 'iVa'TS‘S, 3.75 6.75 Black Silk wane,- 4,75 Shirt Waists, I 9, 49 and 98c. BUSTUN 3mm. Cur. Main and Wall 33. A POINTER”, Is your plate glass or safe insured ?’ If not, call on me and I will write you a policy in the Mutual Plate Glass and Safe Insur- ance Company. Glass will break and burglars use dynamite. n case of Fire You should be insured.“ A policy in» the Reliance of Philadelphia Phoenix of Hartford; Scotland Union of Scotland; New Hampshire of Manchester; Rochester German of Rochester; United States and Pacific 'of New York; Security of New Hampshire or Granite State of Ports- mouth will protect you against the fire fiend. W. H. ' BYING-JTJQN. Real Estate and General Insurance, LOANS NEGOTIATED AND INVESTMENTS MADE. ——————CORRESPONDENCE sane/757) ROOM 1, Gazn'r-rn BUILDING
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