ssszssn Jnh ; 7 Transient AkrliseientsEecsiTeil, At tlio 33ranclL OHlces or Tho Dispatch. For to-morrow's issue up to o'clock r. m. For list of branch offices in the various dis tricts seoTHlrtD PAGE. FORTY-ITFTH YEAK. SOME HOPEOF PEACE. Held Out by Leading Knights of Labor, Who Talk on the Strike Situation. A DECISION TO BE MADE By Eepresentatiyes of Yarious Or ganizations at Terre Haute. THERE'S NOTHING TO ARBITRATE Is Still the Cry of Mr. "Well), Who is De termined to Fight it Oat. CHICAGO STOCK IAED MEN ALL QUIT There is a growing belief among K. of Zi. leaders in New York that no general itrike will be ordered. The Chicago stockyards railway employes struck yesterday, stopping business at the packing houses. At Albany a citizen was fired upon by a railroader and there was much excitement ISrXCXU. TZLIGBAM to tkb cisfatch.1 Hew York, Angnst 22. The interest of everybody directly concerned in the con troversy between the New York Central Bailroad Company and th,e Knights of Labor was considerably sharpened to-day by the second appearance in the breach of II. E. Donovan, of the members of the State Board of Arbitration and Media tion. The futility of his first effort to settle the difficulty amicably, it was thought would prevent his reappearance as peace maker, but it seems that a rereading of the regulations governing the board and the ap ' pearanceof General Master Workman Pow derly, together with the many threats against the railroad company which have been sent broadcast, made him consider it his duty to interfere again. He strode around between the Hurray Hill Hotel, where he is stopping, and the St Cloud Hotel, the headquarters of the Knights of Labor, with a copy of the rules of his board under his arm. THE DUTY OP THE BOABD. "The regulations make it clear," he said, "that the board's duty is to prevent a strike, if possible, as well as to settle one that is already begun. One strike is practically over, I understand, but it appears that an other is imminent, and it is to prevent that that I am here." Shortly after 11 o'clock Mr. Donovan called on Third Vice President "Webb in his office in the Grand Central station and ex plained his mission. The interview was not a Jong one but it must have been unsatis factory to both gentlemen, for neither would say anything about it when it "was over. "All that I can say," remarked Mr. Donovan, "is that the prospect lor arbitra tion is mighty bad." In order to get the views of both sides re garding he chances of his board for acting in the matter Mr. Donovan sent letters to both Mr. "Webb and Mr. Powderly. The sentiment ot both communications were the same. THE SITUATION' REVIEWED. Two weeks ago to-night the wheels were (topped and the men went out The men who then left their places, with confidence of reinstatement upon their own terms, are considering the situation to-night iu their local assemblies, where they are joined in council by the members of the Executive Board. The leaders are also visiting other assemblies, not in any wise interested iu the railroad strikes fraternal visits from re laxation of the strain of the week. Undoubtedly it is true that the rank and file of the men feel at present strong in the sear presence of their leaders. They have been considering their immediate interests, and the men are pleased. They feel re inforced and more hopeful. HOW THE LEASEES FEEL. Whether the same is true of the leaders, who have assumed the responsibility and much of the care before pressing upon one district assembly, is a matter of grave doubt The State Board of Arbitration has once more presented itself perfunctorily to aid a settlement Mr. Powderly has hastened to accede, but the railroad has declined; and there is a chilly quality about the declina tion that suggests strong confidence on the part of the officials. The leaders feel this. The sitnation to them is more than grave. There is a grow ing belief among persons who are following the course of events closely, that there will be no strike. Those 'whose business it is to keep posted, but who are not of either side of the controversy, believe there will be no further strike. A GROWING CONVICTION. They say they do not feel it wise to de clare this belief to affect public opinion, bnt the conviction exists and grows. 01 course, individuals who do not publicly proclaim such views are not called upon to state the grounds for such feeling. They hold the conviction, remain silent and wait Meantime the day has been fruitful of more literature and no little talk. It was rumored that possibly the next move would be the ordering out of all the mechanics along the line of the Central road. On this point Mr. "Webb was ques tioned. "Anticipating," he said, "some ten days ago that by allowing the men em ployed in our various shops to remain I was FURNISHING KNIGHTS AMMUNITION'. I at opce ordered the shops to be closed, and directed that only enough help be re- miueu uj penorm me actual necessary re pairs that are required each day. At the present time we have fully 6,000 cars in course of construction at West Albany, and there 1,200 men have been laid off. If the mechanics are ordered to stop work by the Federation we are fully prepared to meet the emergency, and as the number of men that would be affected is comparatively small, their places would be rapidly filled." Mr. Webb said that the Central has now 5,000 men under pay and ready to take the strikers' places, and that he has the names of as many more whom he can call on if wanted. State Arbitration Conmiitioner Donovan this afternoon rent the following letter to Vice President Webb: DONOVAN TO 'WEBB. New York. August 21 Dear Bnt It havinc come to the knowledge of the State Board ot Mediation and Arbitra tion that another strike is seriously threatened on the lines of road of your company, I am in structed by tbe board to afeain communicate with you and invite a joint conference In the offices of your company between you and rep resentatives ot your employes, with a view of devislnc some means, either by arbitration or such other method as may be mutually agreed upon, whereby the threatened strike may be averted and abrupt Interruption of travel and transportation of freight be prevented. Florence S. Donovan. A similar letter was sent to Mr. Pow- derly. The following is Mr. Powderly s reply: WILLING TO RESPOND. Dear Bib I take pleasure in acknowledging the receipt of your letter, in which the General" Uxecutive Board of the Knigajs of Labor is invited to a joint conference with the officials of the New York Central Railroad. Oar board is willing to comply with your request and holds itself in readiness to respond at a moment's notice. We hold our selves in readiness to do any honorable thing to terminate the strike or avert another one, and sincerely hope that either arbitration or such other method as may be agreed upon will bave the desired effect Recognizing in you an officer of the State, and assaring you that we bave from tbe begin ning been willing and anxious to submit the matter to vou for adjustment 1 am, very sincerely yours. T V. Powdexly. Mr. Webb responded thus: Deab Bra I have received your letter of this date. At is well Known to you and to the public, a large number of persons recently and suddenly quit the service of this company, and with few exceptions bave not applied for re employment, but are engaged in holding meet ings, conferring with the officials of tbe order known as the Knights of labor and other labor organizations, and seeking to prevent by per suasion, threats, intimidation, and in other ways, the continuance In lawful employment of the persons who did not leave tbe company's service and of others who have been employed In the place of those who did. This constitutes the existing "strike" and tbe farther strike referred to bj you will or will not take place as tbe efforts of tbe per sons who have left our servlees may or may not meet with success. I believe that such efforts will fail. The operating force of this company is f ulj. tbe passenger service of tbe company is regularly performed and there is no obstruction to its freight service except law less interference and the apprehension thereof. NO EXISTING GRIEVANCE. I am not aware of any difference or grievanoe existing between tbe company and its employes; and, I must assume that the conference sug gested by you was designed to be, between the officers of tbe company and the officials of the Kulchts of Labor. These officials represent not our employes, but persons who bave left our service and have not asked to be re-employed; but who. through these same officials of the iZnights of Labor, bave asked that tbe discharge by the company ot certain persons prior to the 8th of August be submitted to their investigation, and to ar bitration by some tribunal to be selected in some way, a request which I bave felt it to be my duty to decline. Of course we deprecate any interruption to travel or delay in the transportation ot freight upon tbe lines of this or any other company. I shall take every means in my power to pre vent such an occurrence; and. if the consti tuted authorities prevent lawless interference with our operatives I do not anticipate any interruption of passenger or freicbt traffic For the above reason, it seems to me Inappro priate and unnecessary to bave the conference suggested by you. H. Waltxb Webb. A LIST OP OFFENSES. Mr. Webb comes forward this evening with a prepared statement, evideutly prompted by Mr. Fowderly's manifesto ot last night Mr. Webb starts out with the statement that no man has been discharged by this company "because he was a Knight of Labor or a member of any other organiza tion." Then he, for the first time since the beginning of the tbnlroversy,1iames a list of offenses, among which ate those because of which tbe Knights of Labor are said to have been discharged. Mr. Webb continues: Tbe company has discharged men irrespect ive of their membership in the order of the Knights of Labor, for drunkenness, incapacity, breach of duty, insubordination, and for lack of sufficient work to employ them: and it will continue to do so whenever proper oocasion arises. NO SURRENDER. The people of this State granted to this com pany its franchise, and made it obligatory upon it to Tender certain services to the public, and provided that all its duties, including the em ployment and discharge of all classes ot agents, should be performed by certain officers; and its officers do not propose to surrender, abandon or transfer the discharge of these duties or any part of them, to anyone except their duly ap pointed successors. I It would be a moral and probably criminal neglect of duty for me to omit to discharge a snitch towerman for drunkenness, when upon bis sobriety and fidelity to duty depends tbe safety of the lire ana limb of some of the millions of passengers transported annually by this company. We could temporarily supply the place of a man who absented himself from work for two days without leave and without excuse, but what business, private or public, can be car ried on under such conditions? What pri vate or publio business can be carried on, subject to the dicta tion from the workmen that there shall be performed only this or that amount of work? What employer can tolerate inso lence and insubordination, based npon tbe be lie! that the offender will be supported therein by a secret organization to which he belongs, and by the agency ot which bis employers' business can be damaged "or stopped? GATHERING AT TERRE HAUTE. RAItWAY BROTHERHOOD OFFICIALS WITH A BIG MISSION. Men Who Are to Decide Whether There is to be a General Strike A Talk With Sargent He Does Not Think Pow derly Got a Square Deal. Teree Haute, August 22. Terre Haute is the center of tbe United States to-night in the minds of the railway employes of the country, and the thousands of business, men who deal with the railways, to-morrow morning will see the convening of a body of men who will decide whether there will be the most gigantic strike ever started Jn the United States or whether the Federation of Bailway Employes will submit to the dicta tion of one man who represents one of the largest railway interests of the world. Terra Haute to-night is in a feverish con dition. The Mayor walks about the princi pal streets discussing "strike" or "no strike," as does the street repairer under him. and all this has been brought about by the arrival of the Executive Council of the Supreme Council of the United Order of Bailway Employes. DISTINGUISHED ARRIVALS. The following members of the council are here or will be here by midnight: F. P. Sar gent, President of the Council and Grand Master of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen; J. J. Lanaban, Vice Grand Mas ter of tbe same order; Eugene Debs, Grand Secretary and Treasurer of the same: George w. nowara, vice A-resident and Grand Chief of the Brotherhood of Condnetors: George Lovejoy, Assistant Grand Chief of the same order. S. E. Wilkinson, Grand Master of the Bailway Trainmen, with W. Sbeehan, his Grand Secretary and Treasurer, and P. H. Morrisey, the Vice Grand Master of tbe Trainmen. And tbe other members of the council are: Frank Sweeney, Grand Master; John Downey, Vice Grand Master, and John Hall, Grand Organizer, all of the Switchmen's Mutual Aid Association. Mr. Sargent arrived at Terre Haute this afternoon direct Irotu New York. He was accompanied by Mr. Wilkinson and Mr. Howard. Tbe best way of understanding the I-BKSENX PEECABIOUS' POSITION of the railway magnates and their em-. m wxwm 'wsMft. ployes who are interested in the present fight, is to give the gist of an interview held by a reporter with Mr. Sargent, who was found at his home. He said that the first thing that would be done when the council gets together to-morrow mornine would do his own. report of what Tie learned on his visit to New York in his interviews with the Executive Board of the Knights of Labor, composed of Messrs. Powderly, Hayes, Wright, Howard and Devlin. Mr. Sargent's report, he thought, would take up three hours. Mr. Sargent was asked how long the ses sion wss likely to lasC To this he replied that it might occupy bnt one day and again it might take a week. Tbe latter, however, l was lm pro Da Die. men in me course oi the Interview Mr. Sargent struck out from the shoulder! He desired, however, to be quoted not as in the position of Presi dent of the council, but as a member of the Federation ol Bailway Employes. He said that he was individually entirely IN ACCOBD WITH MB. POWDERLY. Mr. Powderly and his representative had gone to Mr. Webb and asked the reason for the discharge ol the three men iron) the New York Central road. Mr. Webb had flatly relused to have anything to do with Mr. Powderly, and then the latter had called in the Federation. Continuing, Mr. Sargent said: "While I have no other motive than to subserve the interest of the public, yet I have also at heart the welfare of organized labor, and, as a member of the federation, X do not think Mr. Powderly was treated right When in New York I was sent for by Mr. Webb. I should not have called on him otherwise. Personally I was treated in a gentlemanly manner by Mr. Webb. I asked him why he did not treat with Mr. Powderly, He said he did not want any third party to in terfere. I then said, 'Suppose you had dis charged certain firemen, and I came to yon as Grand Master of the Firemen to ask you tbe reason of their discharge, would you re fuse to talk to me?' To this he made an evasive reply, and I left." SITUATION AT ALBANY. MANY NEW MEN ARE ARRIVING MORE ARE EXPECTED. AND- Great Progress Made In Cleaning Off the Yards A Man Fired at by a Con ductor Great Excitement Prevails and Serious Trouble Narrowly Averted. Albany, August 22. The report cur rent to-day, that 20 yardmen in the Green Islands yards of the Delaware and Hudson, who are Knights of Labor, had gone on strike because the Delaware and Hudson road persisted in receiving Central freight was more than a trifle exaggerated." Last night the men in these yards refused to handle several cars received from the Central, but after ward changed their mind. To-day a com mittee called npon Superintendent Ham mond and stated their case, at the same time asking a decision to their request that the D. and H. refuse to accept freight from the Central road. Superintendent Ham mond said he would Jtt the men know to morrow what course the road would pursue. At the West Albany and Karner yards great progress was made in cleaning up the yards, and 100 more men from Chicago and other points west were expected to-night One of the Central's officials in speaking of the working lorce at these yards to-night, said: "The men from Chicago are experi enced road hands in a majority of cases. There will be at work to-morrow about twice the number of men usually employed in these yards." About C o'clock,as JamesGray.a plumber, was making his way over the railroad cross-ing-'s.t the East Albany end of the upper bridge, George Wahl, a 0B. & Q. freight conductor- who was on a freight train at that end of the bridge, fired three shots at bim Irom a revolver. .None of the shots took effect except to excite the crowd of ISO strikers, who were standing on the other side of the track, viewing the opera tions ot the green hands. When they heard tbe shots they made a rush for the con ductor, who jumped from the train and ran over the foot apth on the foot bridge to the Albany side, where he was taken in charge by tbe Albany police. The crowd followed after him, but returned disgusted when they saw his successful escape from their clutches. The conductor had a narrow escape, for he had just stepped off the draw of the bridge as a boat whistled to be let through. Had the incident happened a few minutes later be would have found the draw open and himself in the hands of his pursuers. As it was, many of his pursuers found themselves suspended in mid air by the opening of the draw. The conductor was held for assault in the first degree. Further investigation shows that two more engineers have doubled up, taking the places of striking firemen. One of these' is William Byan, a K. ot L. man; and the other Charles Sogers, who is a member of Division 46 of the Brotherhood of Locomo tive Engineers. STOCK YARDS STRIKERS. ENGINEERS AND FIREMEN QUIT, DEMAND ING HIGHER WAGES. All Work nt the Chicago Packing Hoasea Stopped The Superintendent Mot nt All L kelr to Grant tho Advance Asked Engines All Tied Up. . Chicago, August 22. All of the engi neers and firemen employed by the Union Stock Yards Switching Association went on a strike for higher wages this morning. The reasons ior the strike are: The firemen receive 16)4 cents an hour and the engineers 28 cents. The firemen want 20 cents and the engineers 30 cents. The men also desire the Sunday work regulated. The demands were made this morning to G. T. Williams, Secretary and Treasurer of the Stock Yards Company. The men refused his request to go to work until the demands could be con sidered, and struck at once. No cars were moved and all the packing bouses were idle. The Executive Committee of the General Superintendents' Association held a three hours' session at the office of Superin tendent Boyce, of the Bock Island road, this afternoon. The association is composed of the higher officials of the various railway systems centering in Chicago, and the stock yards strike was the object of the meeting-, but no definite action was taken. A gen eral meeting of the association will be held to-morrow at 11 A. M. to decide upon a course of action. Superintendent Boyce, who is chairman of the Executive Commit tee, talked freely on the strike situation. He explained that all the roads running into Chicago have their own switch engines in tbe yards. These engines are owned by the individual roads. The men and the engines employed in switching in tbe yards are under the direction of the Stock Yards' Switching Association. Every engineer and fireman in -the yards is in the strike, and every en gine is tied up." "Did tbe Executive Committee of the Superintendents' Association feel inclined to make concessions to the strikers?" Mr. Bovce was asked. "Hardly," was the reply. He added: "Of course, I can't say what the Superintendents may decide upon to morrow. I have not found a Superintend ent yet, however, who will concede the ad vance they ask. SEBI0TS LOSS TO HEECHAHTa The Delay of Freight Causes Great Incon venience to Chicago Wholesalers, Chicago, August 22. The wholesale drygoods men are beginning to feel the pressure caused by the difficulty in moving freight over the New York Central. This is the busiest season for those merchant PITTSBURG, SATURDAY, AUGUST 23. 1890 SIXTEEN DEEDS, NOT VACANT WORDS. The Keynote of Ex-Governor Pattison's Letter Ac cepting the Democratic Nomination. HOME RULE THE ISSUE OF THE' CAMPAIGN. Democrats Most Not Allow National Questions Brought Into the State Contest An At tempt to Distract Public Attention From Personal Records The People and the Constitution on OnejUde, on the Other Self-Constituted and Arrogant Leadership The Choice Lies With the Voters No Doubt of the Popular Terdlct. rSrECTAL TZLZOHAM TO THE DISFATOK.1 Philadelphia, August 22. Ex-Governor Pattison, the Democratic candidate for Governor, to-day sent the following letter of acceptance to the committee appointed to formally notify him oi his nomination: Philadelphia, August 22, 1890. To W. H. Bnowden, Charles Brosdhead, Pearson Church, P. Foley and George Boss: Gentlemen, I have received your letter conveying the formal notice of my nomination by the Democratic State Convention for the office of Governor. The custom which calls for such, interchange of correspondence has lost much of its signifi Bon.Jtoberl K PaUlton. The platforms of the respective convention;, the controlling influences by which their deliberations and action were shaped, and the exhaustive discussion of the pro ceedings and the candidates by the newspaper press of the entire country, unmistak ably show that not only is the issue of tbe campaign irrevocably made up, but that it is clearly apprehended and will be directly met and decided by the people at the polls. In this connection I may venture the suggestion that we should not permit the contest to be diverted from its legitimate and true lines. AH attempts to Import Issues from the Held of national politics will be bat an effort by those now oa trial In Pennsylvania to distract pnblle attention from themselves and their records to more remote subjects of party controversy. Self-government home role Is now on trial la this Commonwealth, On one side stand the people with their Constitution and general Interests; on the other stands selfish and nrrogant leadership, self-constituted and defiant, and resolved to use the ofllces and treasure of the peoplo as personal spoil. Between these mast the voter choose. Confldent that tho Democratic party, Its principles and candidates represent the right and last side of tho controversy, I bnve no doubt of the popular verdict. We offer deeds, not vacaat words, as the guarantee of our fidelity. With the assurance of my profound appreciation, of the honor conferred by the De mocracy in choosing me as their candidate,! am, respectfully yours, z Bobert E. Pattison. i-n 1 ; and tbe freight blockade on the Central seri ously interferes with the forwarding oi goods consigned to them from the Eastern mills. At tbe same time it increases the traffic on other roads for the time beiug, and causes a blockade' at the delivery houses here. WILL STBIKE WHEN OBDEEED. Boston and Albany Employes Readr to Obey the Call to Quit Work. Buffalo, August 21. Three delegates from the Grind Council of the Steam Bail road Men's Protective Union, of Boston, met in this city this afternoon, three delegates ol District Assembly 246, K. of L. One of the delegates of the Protective Union informed a reporter that tbe representatives of the Protective Union agreed that the members of the Union on the Fitchburg and Boston and Albany railroads wonld answer the call of District Assembly 216 to quit work when ever that call should be issued. It was thought that these two roads being so intimately connected with the New York Central such action would cripple it more than in any other line. THOUSANDS ARE DYING." TERRIBLE RAVAGES OF CHOLERA CHINA AND JAPAN. IN Whole Towns Attacked by the Epidemic and Its Savages Are Frighifal Fatal Case on Shipboard Progress of the Scourge In the Interior Unknown. teriCIAI. TEIEQBAU TO THE DISrATCB.1 Ban Feancisco, August .22. Advices received from China and Japan by the steamer Oceanic, show an increase of cholera. It has already caused the death of nearly 4000 people. A great -impediment to checking the disease is the carelessness of the authorities, who, in their efforts to con trol the epidemic in cities, have allowed it to spread in the interior. Nagasaki is the center of the epidemic, but Yokohama, Tokio, Shanghai, Kobe and smaller towns have suffered severely. The Tnrkish frigate Eriougroul, 1n the harbor of Yokohama, had had up to August 6, 30 cases on board and 12 deaths. Iu Nagasaki and its suburbs up to August 6 there were 1,631 cases and 869 deaths recorded. In Yamaguchi there were 228 cases and 129 deaths. In Tnkuksken there were 618 cases and 310 deaths; in Tokio, 45 cases and 25 deaths, and the disease is spreading. Two European ladies, Mrs. Schroeder and Miss Schroeder, who arrived in Tokio from Shanghai, died shortly after landing. Re ports from the interior showed 2,983 cases and -1,520 deaths. There are, moreover, hundreds of little vil lages from which no news has been received and the progress of the scourage in China has not been recorded. The out break of cholera at Nagasaki has been dreaded for sometime by foreign physi cians, who advised native officials of tbe threatened dancer hut no heed was paid to this warning. When cholera broke out the management seems to have been leit to the police officials, who were handicapped from tbe start because of the wretched san itary condition of the city. The cholera epidemic in conjunetion with the rice famine leaves the poor In Japan in a deplorable condition, with little prospect of early relief. Died to Escape Poor Health. - rsrxcui. tzleqsam to thx msrATCR.i Zanesville, August 22. Samuel P. Crabtree, aged 30, and single, suicided to nieht at tbe home, of his parents, north of this city, by shooting himself through the brain with on old rifle.- He had been in ill health for two years and become despond' JJJnt cance by reason of the changed conditions and usages surrounding conventions of political parties of the present day. Hav ing appeared iu person before the body whose committee you are, and accepted its nomination, I then took occasion to point out what in my view was the all pervading issue in tbe campaign then inaugurated. An extended letter of ac ceptance now would, therefore, be little more than a reiteration of what was then expressed. It is questionable, moreover, whether anything . can now be said that would give greater clearness and emphasis to the thought dominating the contest be- i. , 1 T 1 --1- '"" lUB lHU "" '" icuuB,Hmfc 3 HOPE IN THE FUTURE. SECRETARY WINDOM'S YISIT METROPOLIS TO THE Has a Reassuring Effect His Banker Call ers Came Away Feeling That There Will be No More of Such Monkey Business In the Market. rcFSCIAL TXLEGBAM TO TBI DISPATCH.1 New Yoek, August 22. Secretary Win dom arrived to-day at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, irom Stockbridge, on his way to Washington. It was known in WalPstreet that the Secretary was in town, and in view of the great money stringency in financial circles, a number of the influential bankers in the street called upon him. Among them were Mr. Jesse Seligman, President Baker, of the First National Bank; President Can non, of the Chase National Bank; President Williams, of the Chemical Bank: Mr. Col gate, the great silver banker, and others. Mr. Windom, in conversation to-night, said that the calls of these monetary gentle men were without especial significance. It could be in no sense considered a conference on the financial situation. Mr. Windom believed, and so expressed himself with the gentlemen, in . a desultory con versation between them, that his circular calling for twenty million. i4 per cents recorded a most liberal policy on the part of the Treasury Department, Some of the Secretary's visitors advanced certain views which were calculated to do away with any stringency, even after the 20,000,000 call had been taken. The Secretary said that he was not at liberty to say what these views were, but smilingly added that he would take them to Washington with him to-morrow morning, and give them full and timely consideration. The Secretary finally said that he did not believe that there would be further trouble of moment in tbe money market. Some of the Secretary's visitors were a little more explicit, concerning the inter views with him. They came away believing that all of the 20,000,000 will be taken within the next 10 or 14 days. The fact that nearly 3,000,000 were taken to-day gave them great satisfaction. After a further discussion with the Secretary it was ap parent that if the 20,000,000 call did not substantially relieve the situation, there would be further and yet reasonable means taken to relieve tbe sitnation from any se vere strains. They believe that the worst of the squeeze has passed. It was recalled to the Secretary that there 'were still $87,000,000 of these bonds which could be recalled, provided tho Secretary had the necessary funds with which to make the call. Some of the bankers and bank presidents who talked with the Secretary believed that this would not be necessary, but if it were, they came away fully convinced that Mr. Windom had determined upon a wisely liberal policy, and they felt assured that there would not be again, for some time, the unreasonable and ridiculous rates for money current in financial and commercial circles that the last few days have witnessed. KILLED IN A SHAM BATTLE. Two Young Soldiers Meet Death Through a Caanon's Premature Discharge. Athens, Pa., August 22. There was. a shocking accident during the sham battle at the soldiers'enoampme&t at this place. A cannon was prematurely discharged, in stantly killing Will Bossom, aged 20 years, fatally injuring James N. Castamore, aged 20 years, and tearing off the thumb of Gabriel L. Mulleck. The latter was thumb ing tbe vent All reside in Waverly. Castamore was horribly managled. Bossom and Castamore are members of Waverlv Camn and Sons of Veterans, and Mulleck is Commander of W. O. Hull Post 4G.A. B., of Waverly. PAGES, FEOI TIE OLD WORLD European Artists to Make Professional Toura of This Country. HEBREWS GOING TO PALESTINE. Kaiser Wilhelm's Diplomatic Purpose In Visiting Unsaid. POPE LEO'S ATTITUDE TO ENGLAND. A' Cyclone's Work of Destruction in a Bnonrb f farls. Bubenstein and Bernhardt are to come to tbe United States on starring tours. En glish Hebrews' are leaving London to colon ize Palestine. Emperor William is trying to effect a reconciliation between the great Eu ropean powers, and if he fails there is a probability of war following. THE BRITISH ISLEa Two Great Artists Coming to America London Brbrews Colonizing the Holy Land A Strange Case of .suicide, BT DCKLAP'S CABINS. COHPAJT.J London, August 22. Mr. Henry E. Abbey has offered to Anton Bubenstein, the great composer and pianist, the sum of $100,000 for a tour through America during the coming season. Bubenstein is at present undecided whether to accept or not, as he is afraid of the fatigue of the long journeys. He is about to resign the post of director of the Imperial Conservatoire 'at St. Peters burg. Mr. Abbey has also completed his ar rangements for the engagement of Mme. Sara Bernhardt, who will make a tour through the States under his management. The1 play on which, she will rely is the new drama, "Cleopatra," by Emile Morceau and Victorien Sardou, which will be pro duced In October at the Port St. Martin Theater, and the American rights of which have been secured by Miss Fanny Daven port. A challenge to dalton. Brighton The interest in Davis Dal ton's reported swim across tho channel has not abated. Finney, the English champion swimmer, says it is utterly impossible for a man of Dal ton's physique, by using only bis legs, to swim a distance of 60 miles in 23 hours', and in proof of his belief he has expressed his willingness to give Dalton a mile startln a five-mile race in any water, at any time or place the latter may choose. Th'e only condition he makes is that Dalton is to swim on his back and he is to be al lowed to swim in any style he chooses. A peculiar suicide. Chatham A strange case of suicide has just occurred here. A man whom no one as yet has been able to identify, cut his throat in the middle of a' field of standing corn, where his remains were discovered. On a sheet of paper, found in the breastpocket of his coat, he had written the words "Sir Eoger Tichborne." The claimant now writes to the papers that be is not the man who killed himself, and the whole affair seems to be regarded as a grim joke. RETURNING- TO PALESTINE. London An association for the coloniz ation of Palestine has been successfully es tablished by the Hebrew Workingmen's Club, which is situated in Whitecbapel, one of the most densely populated districts of the metiopolis, where thousands of Hebrews carry on their occupations. The association sending shiploads oi poor Hebrews Irom London to Palestine.and will provide them with funds with which to pur chase land and start a home. RETURNING TOUEISTS. Liverpool Dr. Sarah Hackett Steven son arrived too late to leave by the Pavonia for Boston. Among the passengers on this 'ship are Mr. O. P. Thayer, the Hon. John C. Fitzgerald, of Boston, and Mr. P.Lyons, of Marblehead. . ICEBERGS IN THE PATH. Queenstown Thelnman steamshlpCity of Chicago, which arrived here to-day, re ports that she passed three large icebergs in tbe direct steamer lane, midway between here and New York. GERMANY. A Tblef Threatens His Victim and Friend With Exposure A Peculiar Delusion Among Berlin School Children. Berlin An event which has occasioned a good deal of comment and may lead to some unpleasant recrimination occurred to day. An Englishman named Frank Wilbur has been arrested on a charge of steal, ing 5,000 marks in coin, and jewelry valued at half that amount, from a fellow countryman who lives here. They had been companions for some months, during which time it is alleged, Wilbur had repeatedly robbed the other man of money and valna bles.but was always forgiven on his express ing contrition. Since his arrest Wilbur has threatened to expose the other man's character. c hildben's strange delusion. Berlin The ghost delusion among school children is increasing, and the au thorities are unable to trace its origin or to prevent its spreading to other schools. This morning at an aristocratio school in Eliza beth a pupil 16 years of age was seized with hysterics during the temporary absence of the teacher. She, like tbe other case, cried out that the ghost was choking her, and ran frantically into the street, followed by the whole class. Several children received slight bruises. AN UNLUCKLT OFFICES. Munich Colonel Schoeler, of. the Ninth Bavarian Infantry, who recently lost COO men by excessive heat on the march to Market-Breit, was dismissed from tbe serv ice to-day in consequence of two of his men being fatally wounded while maneuvering with loaded rifles at Market-Breit BISMARCK'S NAMESAKE BURNED. Stettin The .dry dock at the Vulcan Works, wherein the ironclad Prince Bis marck was placed to be finished next No vember, was burned down to-day, injuring ,the ship so bady that it will be impossible to finish her in time. Five workmen were badly injured. ITALY. A-OEACTOUB BECEPTIOW. Bome Sir Lintorn Simmons, the dele gate of tpe British Government who was accredited to arrange the settlement of the' church questions of Malta, was treated with very great cordiality during his visit to the Vatican, and this has caused a good deal of comment When the British Envoy was first presented, His Holiness, tbe Pope, rose from his chair of state, eame forward to meet juist ana shook- nm warmiy py tue flanaujuauauon w-ins war u lacriuwe. i . . , , ... . . ... i , & In accordance with the usual rules of etiquette of the Court of Bome the Pope re ceives all persons, even monarchs, seated, so that a very unusual honor was shown to the representative of England. FRANCE. A CHAMPAGNE SHORTAGE THREATENED. Paris It is now stated that tbe ravages of the phylloxera in the champagne dis trict are not so serious as were at first stated. Tbe official report declares that tbe situa tion, altnough grave, is less alarming than was presented. Every precantion has been taken and the Chamber of Deputies has voted a sum sufficiently large to ensure all necessary preventive measures being carried into effect CASTELLAB TO WED AND RETIRE. Paris The Journal de Sruxelles is re sponsible for a statement in to-day's issue that Senor Castellar is about to mary Madam Batizzi, the widow of the celebrated Italian statesman, and will then retire from politi cal life. RUSSIA. THE KAISER'S MISSION. r JHS. St. Petersburg It has now transpisjj, that the Kaiser's reason for coming to Burft, SHEr gton, August 22 .-No proposi- sia is that he aim's at modifying the Czar's altitude on the Eastern question. He has set his heart on effecting a general reconcil iation between the Powers- concerned. It will be a sign to the world that he hss suc ceeded if an interview is arranged between the Czar and the Emperor ot Austria during tbe antnmn. Should the Kaiser fail in his present undertaking, the pessimistic poli ticians say that they are sure Bussia will declare war on Austria in order to prevent a further extension of Austrian influence in Servia and Bulgaria. JUST PLAYING WAR. Tho Husslau Army Maneuvers In Honor of Emperor William. By Assoelstea Press, " St. Petersburg, August 22. The Gomontoff maneuvers ended to-day. The entire defending army, drawn up in order of battle, awaited ythe invaders and drove them back. Chancellor von Caprivi to-day inspected the fortress of St Peter, visited von Schmeinitz, the German Embassador, and afterward called upon M. Degiers, with whom he had a long conference. Later he called upon the English and Austrian Embassadors. This evening a banqnet in honor of tbe Chancellor was given at the German Embassy. The leading diplomatio representatives were present THE AUSTBALIAN' SHIPPING STBXXB. Melbourne The shipping strike has caused a general paralysis of business. It is expected that the Victoria and New South Wales iron works and factories will close on Monday, owing to lack of coal. Nine Wollinging-colleries have stopped work, owing to the cessation of the steamship de mand and lack of means of transportation. A joint conference oi Melbonrne and Sydney ship owners has been arranged. The great labor employers have renewed their pledges to stand fast against the strikers' demands. EXPLAINING BISMARCK'S DISMISSAL. Berlin Prince Bismarck will not visit England. The Fost states that Emperor Willian has written a letter of 36 pages to Emperor Francis Joseph, explaining the cause of the dismissal ot Prince Bismarck. , Several cases of cholera are reported in the vicinity or iserlm. CXCLONE IN PARIS. Paris St. Cloud, one of the suburbs of this city, was struct: by a violent cyclone to-day. Twenty houses were wrecked, most of the occupants being buried in the debris. Already seven dead bodies have been taken out, and as several persons are missing the list of dead will no doubt be further in creased. THE SPREAD OF CHOLERA. Madrid Cholera is spreading steadily along the Mediterranean, north of Valencia, where there are 10 to 12 new cases daily. The disease has appeared in several villages in the province ot Toledo, and suspicious cases have been discovered in Madrid. to salute a king. Paris President Caruot has ordered a squadron to go to Spezzia on September 21 to salute King Humbert, who will be pres ent at Spezzia on that date to witness the launching of an Italian ironclad. dangers of the' sea. St.Nazare The French steamer Amer ique to-day ran down and sank the En glish steamer Fred Brook off this port Three persons were drowned. A TOWN BURNED. Vienna The town of Szany, near Oedenburg, Hungary, was destroyed by fire to-day. Nine lives were lost GERMANT BUILDING BAILE0AD3. Berlin The Gazette publishes an order for the construction of several light rail ways under the act of 1889. F0XTB TO HANG At 0HCE. The Ohio Board of Pardons Befase Clemency to Slarderen. rFPECIAI. TXLIOBAM TO THE DISrATCH.1 Columbus, August 22. The State Board of Pardons to-day refused to make any rec ommendation to the Governor in tbe cases of Otto Leuth, Elmer Sharkey or Brockey Smith, awaiting execution next Thursday night at the Penitentiary. In the absence of a recommendation it is hardly probable that the Governor will take any action. Isaac Smith, sentenced to hang the same night, has been recommended for commuta tion, but the Governor has taken no-action in his case. The indications now are the four will be allowed to go in a bnnch. Tbecondemoed men are greatly cast down, and twoxif them have telegraphed their at torneys to come and make a final effort be fore the Governor. The mother of Otto Leuth, the Cleveland boy murderer, has been with bim at the prison cage all day,but has not been told the action of tbe Board of Pardons in order to prevent a distressing scene, HE MADE CONFESSION-. A Prisoner Admits to Burglary, Robbery and Horse Stealing. Wellsville, August 22. J. H. Will iams, ''colored, was arrested yesterday by Chief of Police Lodee on the charge of bur glary. He pleaded guilty and was placed un der 500 bail for court He confesses be ing implicated with V. Lyons, also colored, and recently sent to the reform school, in several robberies, in which they stole a horse and buggy and some minor articles. They also attempted to steal other horses; and tried to take money and watches from people on the streets, but failed. PEACE IS WELCOME, But President Kzeta Attaches Candlllona to lis Acceptance. La Libxbtad, via Galveston, August22. President Ezeta receiyed with due consideration the mediation of the diplo matic corps, and is willing to abide bv the acta conducive to peace always providing tnat tue autonomy, of uaivaaor snail be respected. If this condition is not accepted bv the Government of Guatemala, the con. .t .., :.. . , ,. ,. Tcansiehi Advertisements, INCLUDING WANTS, TO LETS, FOB SALES. ETC., FOB TO-MORROWS ISSUE May be banded in at the mala advertising office of The Dispatch, comer Smitbfleld and Diamond streets, np to midnight. THREE CENTS. YIC1W WITH QUAY. All Opposition to Bis Plans for Eegis- Iation Now Withdrawn. DEMOCRATS WILL SUPP0ET HIM. Toting on the Tariff Bill Not to he Delayed Unnecessarily. H0AEAND ED3ITJSDS' JHEEESUBBENDEE I Forms the Theme for Ilnch Gossip at the Rational Capital. t ' Quay victory in the Senate is now assured. A resolution on tbe order of business, drawn up in accordance with his views will be presented to-day or Monday, and its adop tion is assured, .a. speedy vote on the tariff is expected, and the elections bill will be con sidered at the next session. . rXBOM X STATF COEEISrOimXJIT.J & j i-5 " tue oruer oi easiness was before the Senate to-day, for the rt v " 't the Bepublican leaders did not for(rfr..r5 'ie 'n accordance with the agree Wo ment -t . evening's conference, which proves $r s- ")een conducted exactly on the lines desyk these telegrams. Another conference j leaders was held this morn ing at the C. pitol, and a formal proposition was outlined, but was not presented, as it was desirable to first have an understand ing with the Democrats that they will agree to an early vote on tbe tariff bill. Democratic assurance of no unnecessary delay on the part of that side of the cham ber was practically given this evening by Senator Gorman, and it is probable a reso lution on an order of business will be re ported to-morrow or Monday at the latest, providing for five-minute speeches on the tariff bill after August 30, a speedy end of that measure thereafter, a rapid disposal of other legislation mentioned in the Quay resolution, and adjournment before ths 1st of October. AN ABJECT SURRENDER. The tariff bill will occupy some time in conference after it is disposed of by the Senate, and during that consideration the Senate will put out of tbe way the other legislation in view, such as the remaining appropriation bills, the anti-lottery, lorestry and otber measures. Tbe surrender of(Edmunds and Hotrto what is practically the Quay method of ending the work of the Senate for this ses sion, has been the talk of the town to-day. After all their bluster" and sarcasm, and after Hoar's absurd proposition for the con sideration of the elections bill and a vote npon it on September 4, it is looked upon as a most abject surrender to the Senator from Pennsylvania. Mr. Quay speaks very modestly in regard to the situation, and takes no special credit to himself for recognizing what should bave been recognized by everyone, that the con sideration ot the elections bill must neces sarily be sacrificed for this session, if any thing at all was to be accomplished. If the Senator is modest, however, his admirers are not, and among this class are now fonnd a legion of his former opponents, and even the cleverest of the Democratic tacticians are WABM IN THEIB EULOGIES of tbe fine strategy of the man who first brought his Democratic antagonists to his support and then fought down a lot of even more bitter opponents in his own party. Two days ago Hoar, Edmunds and others would peimit no suggestion of a possibility of the snecess of anything approximating tbe Quay resolution. Cnllom gave notice of a speech in opposition to him. Evarts declared with irony that he would hava something to say, in a tone which meant that he wonld crush Quay. All these gentlemen were determined upon the prompt consideration of tbe election btll this session. Now they are all meek as iniant doves, and not a soul in the Senate has a prophetic word to say in regard to that vexed measure be fore the latter part of next December. There is still a slight difference ot opinion as to minor points in the order of business, bnt it Is expected that by to-morrow all will be harmonized, that all resolntions now be fore the Senate will be ignored aod a new order of business reported which will be practically tbe Quay resolution, with the addition of a provision for tbe consideration of the elections bill next December. Lights eb. A MODEL STEEL STEAMEB Built by tha,ltallans for Less Than It Wonld Bav Coat In England. isrxcui. TBLEQBJlK to the DISPATCH. 1 New Yobk, August 22. The first steel sailing vessel of the Italian merchant serv ice, the Chevalier Ciampa, which arrived at New York from Genoa, is to leave to day for Java, and many Italians in town went down tbe bay in the tug Assistance by Invitation oi Mr. Louis Contencin to-day to inspect her. Tbe reason the Italians in New York are so proud of the ship Cheval ier Ciampa is not only because it was built in Italy, but because it was built at 10 per cent less cost than it could have been built in England. The buildine of the ship was an experi ment by the Mayor of Sorrento, the Cheva lier Francesco Lavario Ciampi, who owns a fleet of 16 wooden merchantmen,and who de termined to see what could be accomplished in Italy in building a steel vessel. It was built at Sestri Ponente, Province of Genoa. by George Ausaldo & Co. The Mayor has a steel vessel built in England. He is hav ing two more constructed at Genoa. BABY M7KEE ITT TEE SEA. The Presldental Family Disport la the Waves at Cape 9Ir. rSriCXAIi TXLXQBAX TO TUB DISPATCH. ' Cape Mat, August 22. President Har rison, Mr. and Mrs. Bussell B. Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. McKee, Mrs. Dimmick and Baby McKee were in bathing very nearly an hour to-day, Mrs. Harrison being the only member of the household remain ing ont ot the water. The party go to Wildwood, N. J., to morrow on an excursion and will return to Cape May in ths evening. The family go to Cresson on Tuesday, and tbe President mayaccompan them. END OP A QTABBEL. Two Men Have a. Difference and Oae 91 or ders the Otber. St. L0UI3, August 22. Edward G. Beardslee, Pullman conductor, run ning on the Missouri Pacific be tween here and San Antonio, Tex., was shot by Harris B. Jordan, porter on tbe train, with a revolver at 5 o'clock this evening at the Union depot. Beardslee died at 10 o'clock. Jordan was arrested. A quarrel which occurred on ths train this morning bstween the men caused the shooting. The Charleston Exprcted. Poet Townbend, Wash., August 22. The United States cruiser Charleston Is expected to arrive hen to-night The 6b ieet or the destination of the vessel is un. ' mown. She may proceed directly north jtot stopping bexe, . k.f - i Y . -. . .. .-, i5 if m TJBifej mi -t& -j j fc;,,. f 1. ' wtf rf j . n4,Tj-sg'cgntojafl e"t i i f 9" t y -
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