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Piatt Will Nominate 1'assett,
His Fayorito Lieuten
ant, and Make
A FIGHT FOR THE STATE.
The 2ew Collector of tlie Port to
Reach for Higher Honors.
"WHITE WILL SOT BE A CAN DIDATE.
lieutenant Governor Jones Sends a Note of
Warning to Cleveland.
EEITBLICANS MAKING TOTES IN OHIO
i SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH.
Rochester, Sept & Collector Fassett
when he arrived here tliis morning found
liib boom rushing ahead at full speed. The
young Collector had scarcely scoured the
railroad grime from him before he learned
that Andrew D. White had sent a letter to
the Republican managers declining to be
come a candidate for Governor at this con
entiou. Mr. "White roalized that his boom -was
dead and be ond all hopes of resuscitation.
In a word, he would have been a candidate
who wonld ha e been constantly put upon
the defensive. This is not in accord with
the all-pervading spirit noticed in all cir
cles here to-day Piatt is ready for a fight.
He believes that with Fassett at the head of
the Republican State ticket and with sound
running mates there is more than an equal
chance for victory this fall. It is very ap
parent that he has received assurances from
tome sources that the friends of Warner
Sillier in the upper counties and along the
Mohawk Valley will treat the young man
from Chemung very decently.
OM.T SLIGHT OBSTACLES.
Of conrse, the friends of cx-Congre6sman
James W. Wadsworth in the Southern tier
may feel aggrieved, but no open rupture is
anticipated, and otherwise the Southern
tier delegates are solid for Fassett Of
course, the Floods, Fasett's opponents in
Chemung, may act badly and stupidly, but
even the youn.j aspirant himself does not
fear sad resirts in that quarter. So that in
the main the universal sentiment all day
Jong pointed directly at the young collector
of the port of Sew York as the man to head
the Republican State ticket
The second place on the ticket was to-day
offered Mr. Wadsworth unanimously, and
he as decidedly declined. It is a toss up
now as to who will get it Ex-Mayor
Becker, ot Buffalo, has been mentioned and
to has ex-Congresmau Edward Einstein, of
New York City, but nothing has been
ettled.
Many conferences have been held all day
long in Mr. Piatt's parlors over the rest
of the ticket, and while there will
doubtles be changes in the slate to-morrow,
the man most talked of now lor State Treas
urer is Ira M. Hedges, of Bockland, while
"William A. Sutherland, a lawyer of this
town, is mentioned for Attorney General.
YOUNO AND BRILLIANT.
The marvelous career of Fassett, now
that he is conceded by all hands to be the
first racer for the Gubernatorial nomination
pennant should be touched upon. He will
be 3S years old if he lives until November
I.'l He was born in Elmira and spent his
boyhood days there He entered Rochester
rnierity:it a time when his folks -were
able to pay Ins way, but In the last two years
of Fassett's university life tbe situation at
home changed and he worked his way
through college, giaduating in 1875 Ho was
jHKir enough then, and for some time he
taught school in Grand Rapids. lie returned
to Elmira and studied law in the office of
Smith. Eobert-on & Ka.ett, the joung
li.un's father being the junior partner.
Robertson was District Attorney of El
mira, and on his death Governor Robinson
Appointed young Fassett to berve out tbe
unexpired term, Soon after that Fassett
married Miss Jennie Crocker, daugnterof
Judge fc. 15 Crocker, of Sacramento, lie was
elected to the Senate In ISM. and servedfour
terms. He is a trustee of the Rochester
I'nncrsit,and of the Cook Academy at
Havana, Governor Divid B. Hill's home. He
ia thirty-secend decree Mason, a member
or the Improved Order oflledmen, and an
lik.
Thegrealcrondof Republican statesmen
will be here to-morrow. It is almost as quiet
us Sunday to-day. There are no bands, and
nothing particular to note the gathering of
TT7 delegates to nominate a Republican Stato
ticket.
ON ME DFMOCRATIC SIDE.
Things In the State Democratic camp are
rot as oeaceful as they might bo, although it
still teems certain that Congressman Flower
vi ill be named for Governor at next week's
convention. Lieutenant Governor Jones,
however, is disposed to make trouble, and
tonight gave out the following open letter:
"BiaH 4.STON, X. Y Sept. 8.
Hon. Grnver Cleveland, New York:
"Sib I.xcuke mv addressing you through
the press, but bs the subject considered Is
0110 in which the public are greatly inter
ested, I deem it proper so to do. It is under
stood that you aic a candidate for the Presi
dcntal nomination In 1832. This renders it
not only proper, but incumbent upon you,
to take all proper means to protect your in
terests and prevent j our friends from com
plicating you in alliances; which must result
in your Injury, Your friends are taking an
active Interest in our Stato campaign, aad
are freely using v our name in their bupport
of Mr. Flower.
"Your strength as a Presldcntal candidate
lies in your
popularity vvmi the masses.
the wage earners, the toilers and producers.
They are a large majority ot the people of
this country, and they are not in sympathy
with the class of people -iliom Mr. Flower
loprefecnts The movement along the Hue.
manifesting itself in alliances, leagues, vari
out combinations and organizations, as well
:is the froo expression of the people in dally
talk, is a protest against the aggressive
po er of w ealth now accomplishing its pur
pose by its free use in debauching the politi
cal morals of the people. Yours trulj , "
Edward F. Joms.''
The Stato campaign in New York this year
promises to be moro than ordinarily excit
ing and doubtful, and its development wlUl
be awaited with interest The Republicans
ri-ttlly seem to have a better chance of elect
ing a Governor than for many years.
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CASH IS BADLY HEEDED.
There I a Dispiriting Stringency in the Ex
chequer of the Republicans.
Philadelphia, Sept 8. Special For tha
ostensible purpose of perfecting plans for
the coming campaign. General David McM.
Gregg and Captain J. W. Morrison called at
the Republican State headquarters in the
Continental Hotel and were together clos
eted for quite a while w ith State Chairman
Watres. The chairman statcdnfter the con
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ference that no political significance at
tached to the meeting.
While none could assert positively tho
object of the meeting, all seemed to be fullv
impressod with the idea that ways and
means for raising tho smews of war forraod
one mighty interesting subject of conversa
tion. It is an open secret that cash is some
what scarce Just now, and that the string
ency in the money market is bearing heav
ily upon the State Campaign committee.
DICK INDORSES MAGEE.
HE BELIEVES THE PITTSBURG MAN
KNOWS WHAT HE IS S WING.
Blaine Is the Choice of Pennsylvania The
Mate Will Send a Solid Delegation for
Him Should He Come Oat for the Presi
dency. New York, Sept a Speaal.' Ex
Congressman Samuel B. Dick, of Pennsyl
vania, was at the Fifth Avenue Hotel to
day and exhibited deep interest in the inter
view of Christopher L. Magee. The latter
had visited Bar Harbor, seen Mr. Blaine
and said he thought the Maine statesman
would not refuse the nomination for the
Presidency in 1692. A reporter asked Mr.
Mr. Dick if he thought Mr. .Magee's utter
ances inspired. He said: "I certainly
think they are significant If Mr. Magee
said that Mr. Blaine, in his opinion, wonld
not refuse the nomination, why I am sure
there is something in it
"This 'inspiration' business, though, has
no place in tbe question. As I understand
it, Mr. Magee saw Mr. Blaine, and afterward
gave it as his opinion that the Secretary of
State would accept the nomination if it is
tendered to him. Mr. Magee is a roan who
would not make a reckless statement. I
think that he knows whereof he speaks."
"If Mr. Blaine should be a candidate,
would tho Keystone State send a solid dele
gation for him?"
"Nothing In tbe world could keep the
State from sending a solid delegation to tho
Republican National convention for Mr.
Blaine if he consents to run. There will be
no divided delegation, as there was in 1SS8
at Chicago. Since that time Mr. Blaine's
prestige has become more brilliant, and as
Secretary of State he has proved himself a
safe and great statesman.
"In 18S4 Pennsylvania gave him over
80 000 majority. If he runs in 1892 his majority
ill be greater. Each hamlet and town will
work for him with a will born of enthusi
asm." FLOCKING TO M'KINLEY.
BIG GATHERING TO HEAK HOI IN THE
CITADEL OF DEMOCRACY.
The Tariff and Silver Question Again Ex
pounded Why Hides Were Put on the
Free List Governor Campbell Enlight
ened on the Wool Business.
Lyschbukg, O., Sept 8. Special.
Major McKinley's meeting at Lynchburg
to-day was a magnificent success in num
bers, enthusiasm and results. Highland,
Clinton and Brown sent their hosts of Re
publicans, Democrats, Allianceites and Pro
hibitionists until the town was filled to
overflowing. Seats had been provided for
5,000 people, but they were not sufficient,
and nearly double that number would have
been required to seat tbe big gathering,
re Lynchburg is the citadel of Highland
Democracy. Scores of them were capti
vated by Major McKinley's masterly argu
ments. A few miles south of Lynchburg is
the headquarters of tbe People's party.
They, too, came, and many openly declared
after the meeting for McKinley and protec
tion. Their leaders, becoming alarmed, ar
ranged for Soltz to speak a$ Lynchburg next
"Thursday.
When Major McKinley arose to speak he
was greeted with loud cheering. In this
campaign, he said, there are two great busi
ness questions. They are tbe currency and
the tariff. The Democratic platform de
clares in favor of the full and free coinage-'
of silver. There were many veterans in the
audience, nnd McKinley's remarks about
paying pensions In a depreciated currency
aroused the highest enthusiasm among them.
The tariff question is a business question,
too. It is whether we will do our business
at home or abroad. Apiotective tariff is for
the United States against all mankind.
Auote was nanaea.imjor Jicivinicy asking
why he put hides on the free list, to whioh
he promptly replied that they found hides
on the free list and they had been on tbe
free list for 20 years. Governor Campbell
complains of the low price of wool, claiming
it Is worth only 20 cents. Major McKinley
said he was afraid the Governor v a not
familiar w 1th the wool business and aid not
know tho difference between washed and
unwashed w ool, for at the time the Gov
ernor made this statement wool was selling
for 27 cents a pound. The tin plate business
was treated at lemrth by Major McKinley,
evidently to the great satisfaction of his
audience.
CONFIDENT ME. HAISH.
He lias Abiding Faith of a Democratic
Victory in the State This FalL
New York, Sept 8. Special. Hon. Levi
Malsh, of York, Pa., is one of the old guard
of Democrats that never surrenders. He has
abiding faith in a Democratic victory in his
State this tall. "I think we are going to
carry the State of Pennsylvania this year,"
he said to-day. "The Republicans are in
very bad shape on account of the dishonesty
of their officials which has been developed.
The situation in Philadelphia docs not im
prove any for them. The mercantile ap
praisers have been arrested and are to be
prosecuted. The people are very much
discontented with the state of affairs
under the old management. I feel very
confident that we will carry the city of
Philadelphia by a good majority and that
will give us the State. When to have won
belore there has been a division in the Re
publican part , but this time it is a straight
light on state issues, and a victory for us
will mean a great deal. I think if we carry
the State this fall w e will have a good pros
pect of holding it at the Presidental elec
tion. "The Republicans have put up the best
candidates they could, because that was the
only thine for them to do to get any show
for success. There w as a strong sentiment
in favor of Mr. Cleveland shown at the Har
risburg Convention. He could have been
Indorsed had hi-; friends desired it and I
ara quite t-uro he will have the Pennsyl
vania delegation at the National Conven
tion. The fact is that Cleveland is vory
strong with the great mass of the people
North, South, East and West"
THE IOWA CAMPAIGN OPENED.
Senator Allison at Cherokee Elicits Great
Enthusiasm for Blaine.
Chehosxx, Ia., Sept 8, Senator W. B.-Aih-son
opened the Republican campaign in this
city this afternoon in a three hours' speech.
The tariff, silver coinage, tho prohibitory
law and Governor Boles' New York and
Cherokee corn speech were the subjects
treated. The McKinley bill, he said, though
not perfect or in all respects us he would
have it, was tbe best tariff law ever enacted
by Congress, and was proving to be a most
beneficial law for tbe people. It had not
increased the cost of any article in common
use, while many staples had actually been
redueed in price since the passage of the
bill.
The reciprocity clause had already opened
the markets of three countries to us and had
effected an entrance into Franco and Ger
many for American pork. For this featuro
of the bill we were entitled, to that wise
statesman, James G. Blaine. The mention
or Blaine's name received loud "and long
continued applause.
He Doesn't Want the Office.
Oil Crrr, Sept. 8. Specfoij Harley W.
Fisher, of Oil City, nominated at the Demo
cratic County Convention nt Franklin last
month for District Attorney, has written a
letter to County Chairman Ray, declining to
be a candidate, and a meeting of the County
Committee at Franklin will probably bo
called to name his successor on the ticket.
Arizona Preparing for Statehood.
Pnmxtx, Ar.rt, Sept 8. The Constitu
tional Convention met Monday and formed
a temporary organization. To-day a per
manent organization was effected.
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NO SOCIALISM THERE.
England's Trades Union Congress
Made of Conservative Staff.'
BURT'S CONSERVATIVE ADDRESS.
Opposition to Toasting All the Members of
the Royal Family.
A PLEA IN BEHALF OF WOMEN'S LABOR
Newcastle, England, Sept 8. The
proceedings of the Trades Union CoDgress,
representing over 1,500,000 skilled and un
skilled workmen of Great Britain, are at
trading a widespread attention. In some
quarters the congress is termed "The "Work
men's Parliament" During tbe course of
the session "Ben" Tillett, the labor leader,
will bring forward a resolution favoring the
formation of a State board of arbitration.
In all directions a keen canvass for votes is
being made on the question of an eight-hour
work day.
The Committee of Arrangements had a
serious dispute, and a warm exchange of
views, over the toasts which are to be pro
posed at the banquet whioh will close the
Congress. Some of the most loyal of the
labor delegates on the committee mentioned
proposed that the time-honored toast, "The
Queen and the Royal Family," should be
drank. Some of the 'committeemen were
wero not in'favor of drinking to the royal
family, though they raised no objection to
the Queen. Matters waxed so Interesting
that for a time it looked as if both "the
Queen" and the "Royal family" would be
dropped. Upon calmer reflection, however,
the committee agreed that "The Qneen and
the Country" should be the loyal toast
a plea, fob -women.
Though the Congress really opened yes
terday, the real business of the meeting did
not begin until to-day. The President,
Thomas Burt, this morning, in his opening
addiess, congratulated tbe Congress upon
being the largest body of representatives of
trades unions to meet in any part of the
world. Mr. Burt also said that he was glad
to see that women's unions were so largely
represented at the congress, as the women
needed more organizing than the men. The
President expressed the opinion that
, wherever women did the same work in
quantity and quality as men, they ought to
ask the same pay as men, and the latter
ought to support them in their demands.
Loud applause.
Continuing, Mr. Burt predicted that as
the trades unions grew stronger strikes
would diminish in number and importance.
A strike, he said, was alwavs an ugly wea
pon with whioh to enforce claims. A strike,
in the speaker's opinion, was "like a boom
erang, which, if not skilfully thrown, comes
back and wounds the tljrower." Still, Mr.
Burt admitted strikes were necessary
"when the blindness and deafness of mam
mon obliged workmen to stop the wheels."
ARBITRATION AND LEGISLATION.
Referring to arbitration as a means of set
tling disputes between employer and em
ploye, Mr. Burt said: "Where arbitration
affords a chance of arriving at a settlement
it is criminal to strike." Applause.
Touching upon State legislation in regard
to workmen, their manner of employment
and their hours of labor, Mr. Burt declared
that this was a subject on which a great di
viding line was drawn by workmen, some
'advocating that the functions or the State
ought to be limited to enforcing existing
laws, and others desiring such action upon
the part of the Stato as would lead to a fun
damental change, in the entire industrial
system.
Mr. Burt believed that self-help was the
best solution for existing social problems,
and declared that in his opinion advocacy
of the suggestion that the State should be
the producer and employer of labor, would
lead to disaster if applied. In conclusion'
Mr. Burt reminded the delegates that an im
portant problem for workwas was to dis
cover some means which would bring about
a better distribution of wealth, and so raise
themselves in the scale of humanity, in
greater material well-being and in nobility
of character. Long and enthusiastic ap
plause. in tne course oi to-uays session, alter
considerable discussion and much opposi
tion to tbe measure, tbe Congress, by a large
majority, approved a resolution favoring an
international eight-hour law.
INVITED TO THE "WORLD'S FAIR.
Mr. Mills, of Chicago, who was allowed to
address the Congress, invited the delegates
to visit the World's Fair at Chicago.
A heated discussion arose on the voting
procedure, and much time was wasted. In
oouseqnence of the uproar the Chairman
was provided with a larger bell in order to
command attention.
The resolution in favor of an international
eight-hour law was carried by a vote of 232 to
163, amid great cheering. The resolution de
clares that the British Government should
endeavor to bring about such a law in con
junction with all foreign Governments, and
demands that an International confeience
bo convoked for the purpose. An amend
ment against the eight-hour resolution was
rejecetd 302 to 136.
A DISTINGUISHED GENEBAL.
Career of the Man Arrested in Asia as a
Russian Spy.
London, Sept 8 A Calcutta dispatch says
that General Allkhanoff, a distinguished
Russian commander and diplomat, has been
arrested at Cabul, the capital of Afghan
istan, charged with being a spy
in the Russian service. General
Allkhanoff, or General Allkhanoff
Avarsky, was captured while disguised as a
Moslem devotee. It is asserted on his be
half that he is no longer iu the employ of
the Russian Government, as he was recently
dismissed from tbe military post which he
held in the service of Russia. v
It is probable that stern measures will be
taken by the Ameer of Afghanistan in the
case of this important prisoner, who is con
sidered by the British authorities to be one
of the most daring, astute and dangerous
men in tho service of the Czar.
General Allkhanoff was at one time
Major of a Cossack legiment; but he
served in the ranks of the expedition of
1879 against the Tekke-Turcomans, and so
distinguished himself by personal bravery
that he was soon afterward in imperial
la-tor. Early in 1882 Allkhanoff entered
Merv, in Southwest Turkestan, disguised
as a Russian merchant, accompanying tbe
Konscbin caravan. Morv is a point of great
military importance, whioh for years has
been looked upon with longing by those who
wish for the forward movement of Russian
troops in the direction of British India.
Russia, largely through the efforts of General
Allkhanoff, nnuoved Merv in 1833, upon
the pretext that the Turkomans themselves
asked for a Russian protectorate in order to
free themselves troni internal dissensions.
In 1SS5 General Alikanoff, acting as a colonel
under the command of General Komaroff,
led tho assault on Penjdeh (or Punj Deen),
in Afghanistan.
Ocean Passago Records Broken Again.
Lokdos, Sept 8. The steamship City of
New York, from New York, Septemner 2, for
Liverpool, passed Browhead to-day. Her
titno to Fasnet was S days,22 hours and SO min
utes, equaling the best previous east-bound
locord. The Japan malls per steamship Em
press or Japan to Vancouver, and Canadian
ln.!!ic Railway to New York, were aboard
the City of New York, and will lench Lon
don in 20 davs fiom Yokohama, beating all
previous mail records.
Hungary Checking Emigration.
Buda Pesth, Sept 8. The Government has
issued n circular to the effect that the Postal
Bureau will in the future refuse to deliver
prospectuses or other documents sent out
by the emigration agencies. The Govern
ment wiU also take other measures,to repress
these agencies. Tbe Government's action
in this particular forms part of a general
scheme to arrest emigration.
Denmtrk Admits American Pork.
Cofeshaqkn, Sept 8. The United States
"Nflnlstn, Tin,, f1Tlr K C.ary liun wjtraH
notice of the removal of the prohibition
placed upon the importation of American
pork into Denmark and enforced since
March, 1888. The authorities state that only
Inspected American pork will henceforth, be
admitted into Denmark. " '
A ROYAL KISSING BEE.
EMPEROR WILLIAM THUS SALDTES
THE BAVARIAN PRINCE.
Greeted by the City Authorities and the
Populace, Too, With the Vtmost En
thusiasm The Kaiser Makes Suitable
Replies to His Hearty Welcome.
Munich, Bavaria, Sept 8. Tremen
dous enthusiasm greeted Emperor William
upon his arrival here last night. .The
Kaiser alighted from the train and w artnly
embraced and kissed Prince Luitpold, the
Regent of Bavaria, who, accompanied by a
numerous suite, including the Ministers of
State, was in waiting to receive the imperial
traveler. The Emperor inspected the guard
of honor which had charge of the raiJroad
station, and expressed himself as being
highly pleased with the smart and soldierly
bearing of tho troops.
The Emperor, in thanking the municipal
authorities for their welcoming address,
said that he desired to assure them that be
would leave Munich with pleasant memor
ies of his sojourn among the citizens. The
Emperor also remarked that whatever
might be said of his activity, it was due to a
sense of his proper duty and obligation to
the Empire. Referring to the peace of
Europe, Emperor William said that he
would be grateful to his high allies if ho was
supported in his efforts to preserve peace.
The streets leading up to the castlo were
arched and festooned with flowers, hung
with flags and banners, and most brilliantly;
illuminated. Every window along the
route - as filled with enthuslostlo Bavarians,
who heartily oheered tbe young Kaiser, who
came in suoh a lriendly, diplomatic manner
as ''Their guest, and, not us Emperor of
Germany," to witness the maneuvers of the
Bavarian army. To such an extent did the
people of Munich carry their welcome that
after the Emperor had retired to his apart
ments in the castle their renewed demon
strations caused him to gratify them by ap
pearing several times upon the balcony of
his reception room and bowing and smiling
to the cheering crowds below.
At the Town Hall to-day tbe Emperor, re
plying to the address of welcome tendered
him on behalf of the citizens of Munich, and
distinct from the official welcomo extended
b the Burgomaster and other municipal
officers last night, said: "I shall give your
city a warm nlace in m v heart, if only on ac
count of the many tokens of kindness mani
fested by the citizens of Munich toward my
grandfather and toward mv father, which
are guarantees of your loyalty." The Em-
Seror concluded by calling for cheers for
unlch, which were readily and most en
thusiastically given.
A BATTLE IN APBI0A.
Slave Traders Said to Have Crippled Emin
Pasha's Fbrces.
Lokdon, Sept. 8. A serious disaster is re
ported to the German expedition in East
Africa, where the Arab slave traders have
been carrying on a savage fight with the
Germans, the latter commanded by Emin
Pasha, supported by Lieutenant Stnblman
and Langheld. At the latest previous ac
counts Emin was on his way to Lake Tan
ganyika, en route for UjiJI, and the slave
traders were attacking him and his forces at
every opportunity.
The Vail of Karagwe tried twice to send
goods after the Germans, but the bearers
ad to return, some of them wounded.
Now comes -a dispatch from Zanzibar,
stating tnat in a skirmish at Lake Tan
ganyika the natives, probably slave-traders,
have killed Lieutenant Stuhlmann in a skir
mish. Further particulars as to the safety
of the German forces are asxiouslyawaiteu.
MR. PROCTOR ACCEPTS.
THE TEXT OF JII3 ".LETTER TS- TIIE-
'GOVERNOR: OF VERMONT. "
A "High Eulogy of His Predecessor in the
United States Senate Encouraged by
the Apparent Confidence of the People
of His Slate.
Boston, Sept 8. Hon. Bedfield Proctor
has sent the following letter to Governor
Page, of Vermont, accepting the appoint
ment to a seat in the Senate, made vacant
by Senator Edmunds' resignation:
WABHiuaTOH, D. C., Sept. 8.
His Excellency Carroll S. Page, Governoi of Ver
mont: Dear Sir I take this, my first opportunity,
to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of
the 21st ultimo, in whioh you state your pur
pose to appojnt me as the successor of the
Hon. George F. Edmunds in the United
states Senate upon his retirement upon the
1st of November next
In informing you of my intention to ac
cept the same, I desire to express my high
appreciation of tho great honor which you
do me by the tender of this, the most im
portant appointment which the Chief Ex
ecutive of a State can he called on to make.
It is all the more gratifying to be assured by
J 'on that, besides tbe sanction of your own
udgment, you believe this selection meets
the wishes of a large majority of the people
of Vermont. The confidence which thev
have heretofore shown in me has encour
aged me in every position in the public serv
ice to which I have been called. Without
their confidence I should not care to be even
a Senator from Vermont in the Senate of the
United States a position which has been
unique by reason of the ability and influ
ence of the representatives of our State in
that body. Among them there havo been
none more distinguished than he who, after
a service of a quarter of a century, has felt
himself obliged, in justice to himself and to
his family, to relinquish his great trust
To succeed him is a responsibility which I
shall assume with due modesty. But the
people of Vermont are always reasonable in
their expectations. They have a right to
expect, however, that to the oest of my
ability I will faithfully and earnestly per
ioral every duty wbicn may become Incum
bent upon me, and this I promise to do.
I thank you for the cordial and friendly
expressions of your letter, and am, with
much respect,
Yours very truly,
Redfield Proctor.
TO STOP S0NDAY JABS.
A Petition for the Use ot the State's Name
in a Suit at Harrisbnrg.
HARRismma, Sept. 8. Special. Adjutant
General Hensel to-day heard arguments
upon the application of certain ministers
and church officers, for a writ of quo war
ranto, granting the petitioners the right to
use the name of the Commonwealth in a
suit against the East Harrisburg Passenger
Railway Company, for running on Sunday,
in violation of the act cf 1791. Counsel for
tbe petitioners said all he wanted was to be
allowed to use the name of the Common
wealth, and the court could say what tho
result would be; that they represented a
large body or the people, and that the time
was coming when tbe voice of the people
would foico the Commonwealth to take
steps looking to the total abolishment of
secular work on the Sabbath day by corpor
ations. Counsol for tho road said be did not pro
pose to enter into a discussion as to wnether
the almost obsolete law of 1791 was based on
sound principles or not, as he was there
under the act of 1S69. He said the Supreme
Court had decided there was no distinction
between street and other railroads. He
cited several opinions In support of his
claims, and said that Judge Reed, who had
made more history upon the Sunday ques
tion than any otherjuristmost emphatically
and distinctly declared Sunday running m as
a work or necessity. The Attorney General
reserved his decision.
Only Slight Damage by Frost.
Chicago, Sept 8. The Farmer' Review
says: A report from our correspondents hi
12 states show that the frosts havo done
little damage In any of the States, with tbe
exception of Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota
and the Dakotas, and that the damage in
these States is confined to certain localities,
the extent of which will not greatly Influ
ence the total crop.
A Western Postmaster Very Short.
Grahd Jchctiojt, 8ept. 8. John W.
Bridges, postmaster and Western Union
manager of this nlace. has been missing for
over two weeks. It hi stated that his nc- j
uuum wim mo uuvernmenc u over $j,wu
short
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THE OPEMfl BRUSH
In the Great light for tho Millions,
of Mrs. Hopkins-Searles.
LEGAL PRELIMINARIES AT SALEM.
The Contest Over Probatin? the Will Is
Deferred Until September 22.
AN IMPOSING GATHERING OF COUNSEL
tSPECIAL TELEGRAM TO TOI DISPATCn.
Salem, Mass., Sept 8. An insignifi
cant looking legal document, which disposed
of property valued at about '?o0,000,000,
served to attract a distinguished array of
legal talent to the plain, little old-fashioned
court room of the Essex Probate Court tliis
morning. Many of the lawyers were re
tained in one way or another in the Hopkins
Searle will contest, which took definite
form to-day, when the will of the late Mary
F. S. Hopkins-Searle was presented for
probate.
The chief interest of the spectators was
centered in the chief contestant, Timothy
Hopkins, the adopted son of the late
millionaiiess, who has been cut off without
even the enstomory shilling, but Mr. Hop
kins was not present Neither was the Hon.
Joseph H. Choate, his principal counsel,
and the Essex legal lights were greatly dis
appointed thereat
The court was formally opened at 9 o'clock,
and there was a craning of necks when
Frederick Dodge, Esq., of Boston, pre
sented the will for probate. Colonel
Solomon Lincoln, Jr., was his associate,
while the Hon. Eldridge T. Bnrley, of.
.Lawrence, appeared for Mr. Hopkins. The
proceedings were very brief.
PETITION FOB PRORATE.
The petition for the probate of the will
wns in the customary form, stating that Ed
ward F. Searie, of Methnen; Thomas E.
Stillman, of Brooklyn, N. Y., and Thomas
H. Hubbard, of New York City, represent
ed that Mary E. S. Searles, wife of the said
Edward F. Searles, of Methuen, died July
24, 1891, leaving as her only heir-at-law and
next of kin Timothy Hopkins, of Menlo
Park, Cal., who has his usual place of busi
ness in the cttv or San Francisco, an adopted
son of the said testatrix.
The petition requested in the usual printed
form that the accompanying will might be
admitted to probate as and for the last will
and testament of the said Mary F. S. Searles,
and that letters testamentary might be
issued to the executors therein named. The
petition w as signed by Edward F. Searles, by
his att6rney, Thomas F. Stillman, and by
Thomas H. Hubbard. Hon. Eldridge T. Bur
ley, of Lawrence, as one of the Massachu
setts counsel for the contestant asked for
delay, that he might consult with his asso
ciates, who had not arrived. The request
v, as granted.
ARRIVAL OF NOTABLES.
It was given out that Timothy Hopkins
himself had arrived in the city, and was
even then at Hon. William C. Endicott's
mansion, waiting for the arrival of the Judge
from Danvers. The counsel then present
shared in this belief, and there was a little
quiver of expectation when it was stated
that Judge Endlcott had arrived. The lat
ter reached the Court House at 10 o'clock,
accompanied by Judge Bonlt of San Fran
cisco, Mr. Russell Wilson, of the same State,
representing Mrs. Searle's two nieces, and
Mr. Frank S. Rogers, of Bridgeport, Conn.,
wbo represents the interests of some 10 or 12
cousins.
Neither the nieces nor the cousins aro
named, however, among the nest of kin, al
though the nieces, one of whom married Mr.
Hopkins, the contestant, would be relied
upon to hold his claim to kinship if the val
idity of his adoption was questioned. Mr,
Burley said that he knew of no 20 or 21 con
testants in the case. There was but one heir,
and that the adopted son, Mr. Hopkins, of
the validity of whose adoption there has
been no question.
A QUESTION OF ADOPTION.
There are two nieces, one of whom mar
ried Mr. Hopkins, who are the nearest of
kin. Counsel knew of no other contestant
than Mr. Hopkins, and denied the statement
in the New York dispatches. Timothy Hop
kins' baptismal register down in Maine,
where he was born, has been looked
up to ascertain if he was within the age for
legal adoption under the laws of California,
and it Is now understood that there will bo
no dispute of his adoption.
Mr. Burley was1 immediately closeted with
his brother counsel, who were soon in con
ference with Messrs. Lincoln and Dodge. A
fortnight's adjournment was soon agreed
upon, and Judge Harmon flxod the date, as
desired, on September 22.
There was some little objection this morn
ing by tbe contestant's counsel to the re
quirement that the appearance of each at
torney be enteied, but the lawyers finally
yielded. Judge Endlcott, who appeared as
senior counsel this morning, refused to be
interviewed, ,and declined to state upon
what grounds the contestant based his con
test of the will. He said: "The case is in
such condition now that counsel must keep
silent.- ifuugo .ouuifa was equally as un
communicative. HE SHOULD BE HEIE.
It was agreed Dy others, however, that
there could bo no question of the legal
adoption of Timothy Hopkins by Mrs. Hopkins-Searle?.
It was learned that Mr. Hop
kins' mother, who was living in St Louis,
and is said to be still living, was very loth
to give him up. And that it was distinctly
understood that Timothy should be Mrs.
Hopkins' heir.
"1 think that there will be a compromise
reached," said one ot the counsel, ' before
thovdate for a hearing." A well-known
gentleman, conversant with the case, said
that Timothy had $1,0C0;0C0 when he was
married, and was offered $2,225,C00 to with
draw troni this contest, but leiused to take
it. He stated that there had not yet been
an offer of $5,000,000 to Timothy to compro
mise his claim. Mrs. Searle's will was filed
July 30. Her property was then estimated
at $30,01)0,000 and perhaps double that Since
thou it has been get at 43,000,000,
THE GROUNDS OF CONTEST.
It was said this afternoon that Dr. Searles,
who was her arohitect, guarded her very
jealously, and that she was prevented from
free intercourse with others, and that this
would be relied upon as one of tbe grounds
for setting aside the will. Judge Endlcott
said that he had not seen Mr. Hopkins, and
that be did not believe that he was in Massa
chusetts. This case excites great interest in Essex
county. Mr. Hopkins has very able counsel
in Mr. Choate, of New York; Judge Endl
cott, ex-Secretary of War, and formerly of
the Massachusetts Supreme Bench; Hon.
Eldridge T, Burley, of Lawrence, now recog
nized as one of the leading counsel of tho
Essex bar; Mr. Russell Wilson, of San Fran
cisco, who comes to Massachusetts with
the reputation of beinga hustler; the learned
Judge Boalt, who bears tbe stamp of con
servatism in the lines of his lace, and Mr.
Rogers, also a yonng, aggressive attorney.
The counsel opposed are as able. Col. Lin
coln being one of the acknowledged lead
ing barristers of the Commonwealth; Mr.
Frederick Dodge, "another Boston lawyer of
ability, and Butler, Stillman and Huboard,
prominent at the New York bar.
WIHCHESTEBS PBOTECTIHG A PBIEST.
He Is Suspended by His IJishop and Ex
pelled, but Holds the Fort.
Shexaxdoah, Pa., Sept. 8. The clashing
factions of the Greek Catholic Church of
this place have consolidated 'and have now
resolved to oust tbe priest in charge. Rev.
Mr. Andrukovlczo. The priest is onlistlng
a corps of special police with Winchesters,
and says he will hold the church at any
cost
The priest has been suspended by the
Aichbisbop of Lemberg, Gulicia, but de
clares he will hold tbe fort until 31,900 he in
vested In tbe church property ia refunded.
Tbe congregation has elected n new Board
of Trustees und demands an accounting.
Pay For the Second Brigade.
Harbisbubo, Sept 8. SpeetaL The Soc
ond Brigade payrolls weiu received at the
Auditor's General's office to-day, and the
warrants will be issued this week.
&ZF&
PITTSBURG'S
Jl May Soon Again Become a Stern Reality if
LIYSEY MOVING WEST.
The Absent Cashier Now at His Old
Home in Rnral Wisconsin.
FRIENDS REPOSE TO EXPLAIN,
But Say That He Will Eetnrn to Pittsburg
Before Many Weeks.
HINTS OP A MYSTERIOUS TELEGRAM
rSPECTAI. TELIGRAM TO TItE DISPATCH.
Milwaukee, Sept a Livsey, the mys
terious, is still occupying the attention of
the newspaper men of this vicinity. Liv
sey is somewhat like the handkerchief used
byaeleight-of-hand performer now you see
him and now you don't Reporters who
called to-day at the Jones residence, 533
National avenue, where the missing cashier
is supposed to be hiding,could learn nothing
whatever in regard to Livsey. The knock
at the door was responded to by Mrs. Jones,
of."Wotertown, who is here taking cafe of
her sister, who is still very sick In reply
to all questions Mrs.- Jones-had but one an
swer: "I have nothing to say." '
From a neighbor' it was learned
that a rather fine looking man
between 0 and 60 years of age
first came there about four weeks ago
and was introduced as Mrs. Jones' father.
The neighbor could not remember his name,
nor is that material, as his being the father
of Mrs. Jones is sufficient identification.
He is represented as a gentleman showing
evidence of the possession of ample means.
STARTED, BUT RETURNED.
He was last seen in the neighborhood of
the Jones residence Sunday evening, and it
is very likely he has gone to "Watertown to
visit his son-in-law and grandchildren. The
telegram sent by him to The Dispatch
last Friday night is evidence that he had
made the discovery that his whereabouts
were known, and that may have been an
other incentive to him to change his place
of residence.
Another one of the neighbors, who is well
posted, told the correspondent to-night that
about a week ago Livsey left here in the
morning for Pittsburg. The neighbors were
surprised to see the gentlemen return to the
Jones residence that same evening. This
caused some talk, and later on It was given
out that the gentleman had received a tele
gram at Chicago, while on his way to Pitts
burg, which caused him to suddenly change
his plans and return to Milwaukee. This
was all that could be learned about the mat
ter. The contents of this mysterious
telegram wonld probably greatly interest
the people of Pennsylvania, and throw some
light on Livsey's action in keeping literally
and figuratively out of sight.
HIS PRESENT WHEREABOUTS.
Livsey lived at Watertown, Wis., II miles
west of here, about 20 years ago. A dispatch
from there says: It is the general impression
that Livsey is in tho city, but no definite
trace of him is to be found. He has been
here at times for the past three or four
weeks visiting his daughter, Mrs. W. Jones,
andis believed tobekeeping himself secreted
at the Jones residence or In tlie immediate
neighborhood. Tho family refused to give
any intelligence as to his whereabouts, and
they live In a part of the city most favorable
to continued existence without publicity or
detection.
It is stated, however, that the missing
cashier will return to Pittsburg bofore many
weeks.
CHASING A MAIL THIEF.
A Drug Clerk's Slick Manner of Getting
Money From Registered Letters.
Philadelphia, Sept. 8. Special. During
tho past four days Postal Inspector Griggs
and United States Marshal Leeds' deputies
have been searching diligently for John F.
Stebblns, who is wanted on the charge of
robbing the mails. Stebblns, until August
81, was in ths employ of Augustus P. Bloiner,
a druggist. Druggist Blomer's store Is
located near receiving station No. 1, of the
gostofllce. It was at this place where the
overnment officials traced several lost
registered letters, and Stebbins Is accused
of stealing their contents. The manner in
which Stebblns abstracted money lrom the
letters, as alleged, was a systematic one.
He ia thought to have steamed the envel
opes and taken the money out, then sealed
them and forwarded them to their destina
tion. Two of the registered letters stolen
have been heard from, the parties to whom
they were addressed complaining to the au
thoritUs that they received the mall, but no
monov. A third registered letter has never
been heard from. It is said to havo con
tained a large sum or money.
A New Bishop Consecrated.
Natchez, Miss., Sept. 8. The consecration
of Very Rev. Father Merschirt as Bishop of
the Indian Territory took place to-day at
St. Mary's Cathedral. Archbishop Janns
senn, of New Orleans, was the consecrator
and celebrant of the pontifical high mass.
Hon. W. L. Scott Convalescent.
Esra, Sept 8. Special. Latest advices
from the bedside of lion. W. L. Scott are of
an encouraging nature. A distinct im
provement has taken place during the week
since he was taken to Newport. Dr. Pepper
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Step,r--a Prcvtnt the Smoke EvU.
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Stored, partially, afrJ ?': y that food as
similation was nowV" 1 a for the first
time in two weeks. Tt,i. evening special
advices bring nows of continued improve
ment. has been re-
ALLEGHENY IN LUCK.
REVENUES. A HUNDRED THOUSAND
ABOVE ESTIMATES.
Joy in the Finance Committee Meeting
When the Discovery Is Announced
Chief Fillers Granted Additional Appro
priations as a Besnlt of It
Allegheny City is 8100,000 richer than
she thought she was. The discovery was
made by Mr. "Wertheimer, Chairman of the
Finance Committee, who apprised the mem
bers of that committee of the fact at the
meeting lost night WTien the tax levy
was made the estimates of revenue were be
low the actual sum taken in by Controller
Brown. After the taxes have been col
lected for the year, they will exceed $100,000
over what they were expected to be. The
members of the committee were therefore
disposed to be liberal last night, and when
Chief Eblers asked for an additional appro
priation for. water extension and general
expenses. Mr, Nesbit moved that
the $100 000 be transferred from the general
fund, which was done.
Chief Ehlers' request was then granted.
He wanted $20,000 for water extension and
$15,000 for general expenses. The amounts
were embodied in a resolution to be pre
sented to Councils, asking for a transfer.
The Chief said he had already expended
all but $14,000 of bis appropriation of $160,000,
and nearly that amouut had been spent be
fore he took office. The cost of the sewer In
the eastern end of town, $6,000, was also or
dered to be paid out of the swollen conting
ent fund. The ordinance relating to the in
crease in salary of the Controller's chief
clerk was approved, and that relating to the
salaries of the clerks in tbe Departments of
Public Safety and Charity were referred to
a sub-committee and tbe City Solicitor to
consider and report equitably.
An abatement of an assessment of $1,800
for street improvement on tbe property of
Mrs. Leggate, on Irwin avenue, was ap
proved, and also on the assessment of a
number of residents on East Ohio street
whose property abutted on a retaining wall
on tbe West Penn Railroad, and who were
taxed for the building. If the assessments
were collected In most cases the property
would be confiscated. Anabatement of one
balf was allowed. The City Solicitor was
instructed to proceed to collect the assess
ments for the California avenue Improve
ment, and to accept tbe proposition of tbe
owner, of weigh scales, who are willing to
pav$i,500 on their back taxes.
The matter of the ordinance granting
the Allegheny General Hospital $10,000 was
finally approved and the resolution ordered
to be printed for Councils. Delinquent
taxes ot eight years standing that had been
given the City Solicitor by the old Council
were ordered turned over to Collector Grier.
It is all on certain properties. The ordi
nance providing for the establishment of a
new engine house and apparatus in the
Tenth ward, to cost entire $10,000, was nega
tived. Mr. Dahllnger asked the appointment of
a committee to act with the Controller and
City Treasurer to learn where the $100,000
came from Mr. Wertheimer spoke of, but
the Chairman refused his request, and
said It was all right, and he would guarantee
the city to be that much richer. Mr. Lewis
desired the committee to recommend the
suspension of Market Clerk Hastings until
his case could be investigated, but no action
was taken,- Sir. Henderson was ready to re
port tho Police Magistrate ordinance, but,
as It was 11 o'clock, It was postponed ana
the members adjourned.
A DINNEE PABTY POISONED.
Nine Person Who 1'artoolc of the Repast
Will Probably Die.
Bellevue, Kas., Sept 8. Nine people of
this place aro at the point of death as the
result or having partaken of poison in the
food served at dinner at the house of
George Gregg. Mr. Gregg returned from
Iowa last Saturday, where be had gone to
bring home his nlle and children, who had
been visiting there.
Eight persons sat down to the table, in
cluding a neighbor, Ira Johnson, Mr. and
Mrs. Gregg, their four children and a visit
ing relative, name unknown. Soon after
dinner they all became violently ill. Shortly
afterward the servant, who had in the mean
time eaten dinner, also became ill, showing
the samo symptoms. Since then all have
grown steadily worse, and the recovery of
none of the victims is expected. What the
nature of the poison was and how it was
administered, are questions that remain to
be answered. It Is probable the poisoning
was accidental. There are those, however,
wbo believo it was deliberately planned,
but nothing has developed to sustain their
suspicions.
GROSS MISaiANAGEiraNT CHABGED
Agalnit the Heads ot the Insane Hospital
1y the Committee on Lunacy.
PmiADKLPMA, Sept. 8. The result or tbe
investigation of the Committee on Lunacy
of tho State.Board of Charity Into charges of
gross mismanagement of the State Insane
Hospital, at Harrisburg, was made public
to-day. They flud thut the chargesor mis
management and cruelty uro substantially
true. Patients were assaulted by attend
ants, andaltbough the facts were known to
the first assistant physician, Dr. Milton U.
Gerhard, and the superintendent. Dr. J. C.
Gerhard, they failed to dismiss the offend
ing attendants or to notify tbe Committee
on Lunacy.
Tho committee find that the medical con
trol of tbe hospital is lax and inefficient;
that tho regulations Imposed by the lunacy
law have been repeatedly violated;
that barbarous practices upon pa
tients by attendants have gone
unreported, and unpunished, and that In
sufficient care has been bestowed In tbe se
lection and training ofaitendants. It is the
opinion of tne committee that a radical
unange In the medical staff of the m.ilc de
partment is required.
SLaTBET AT SAMOA.
A Sad Condition of Affairs for 'Which
Germany Is Blamed,
CANNIBALISM AGAIN PREVALENT,
And a Bloody Revolt Is Now Regarded a3 a
Certain Outcome.
FOREIGN GREED CAUSED THE-. TROUBLE
San Francisco, Sept 8. A newspaper
correspondent who has just arrived on the
steamer from Apia says that the condition
of affairs in Samoa is most deplorable.
War, in all of its horrible phases of sav
aSer7i is imminent. A general massacre of
the German population of Apia may be the
first stroke by which Mataafh, the revolu
tionary leader, will begin the strife. AH
present indications point to this issue; but
war, frightful as it always is among the sav
ages in the Pacific, is as a trifle compared
with the other horrors to the perpetuation
of which the United States and England
have unwittingly pledged themselves. Our
diplomats who were sent to Berlin to frame
a treaty that should preserve the autonomy
of the Samoan Islands were hoodwinked
into pledging Federal support to slavery in ;
these lovely sea islands.
Slavery in a far worse form than was ever
known in our own history is cursing these
islands as the old South was never cursed.
There is more horror, more misery and
more shame on the Upoln plantations than
any other part of the world has ever known
as a coincident effect of slavery.
CAUSES OF THE TROUBLE.
The war that is now threatened may only
be due.in a small degree to the existence of
slavery, although the emancipation of the
4,000 slaves will be one of its aims. The
struggle will be due to the intense hatred of
the Samoans for the Germans. It should be
understood that the slaves are not Samoans.
They are natives of the Solomon and Fiji
Islands who have been brought here by the
Germans to work their plantations.
It is estimated that no less than 2,000 of
the imported natives have fled to the bush
and are now living in a savage condition on
the Island of TJpolu. The Solomon Island
and Fiji Island natives are nearly all canni
bals. The presence of so many of them in
Samoa has had a decidedly bad effect on the
rest of the opulation, foreign as well as na
tive. There is no a till la t ion between the Sa
moan natives and the escaped blacks. Tho
Samoans havo a feeling of contempt for the
blacks because they submit to slavery.
It really does seem strange that the blacks
should not derive strength and courage from
their numbers. They are certainly strong
enough if they only knew it, to annihilate
their masters. But on the other hand, so
many of them would bo sure to be slaught
eredas they well know that there is rea
son for their fears and timidity.
A PERPETUAI, MENACE.
The Europeans, other than the Germans,
have regarded the presence of a large but
scattered body or cannibals in Samoa as a
perpetual menace. Very few men care to go
far back into the bush alone or unarmed.
There have been mysterious disappearances
during the last two years. Searching parties
have found traces indicating that those who
had disappeared had been killed and eaten.
The condition of the slaves 13 worse to-day
than ever. There is no longer any pretense
of employing the blacks at even the meager
compensation of $2 a month. The support of
the existing form of government by England
and the United States has made the German
firm bolder than ever; Slaves are tortured
to death merely as a warning to others and
to keep them in snbjectlon. Ships are con
stantly plying between the Samcnn Islands
the other South Pacific groups, bringing
whole cargos or slaves. They are wild men,
small parties of whom have been surrounded
by armed forces or Germans and driven on
board tho ships. Tbey are chained in the
foul hold, where they remain, half starved,
until the vessel can reach some one of the
many small harbors on Upolu coast Then
they are landed and driven to the planta
tions. When tho Mariposa was between New
Zealand and Samoa oomlng north, she spoke
the German brig Adeline, of Bremen. In
renlv to signals the brig announced that she
was bound for Samoa with a cargo f blacks.
The Adeline Is one of four ships used in this
traffic Occasionally the slavers meet with
disaster. No less than three of the German
firm's vessels and crew have never been
heard from after starting on a trip. It Is
supposed that the crews were murdered and
eaten and tbe ships stripped and scuttled.
Still the horrible traffic goes on. Tnere are
4,000 blacks on the plantations just now, and
the vacancies made by deaths and escapes
are being filled by new arrivals at short in
tervals. WILT, FIGHT FOR INDEPENDENCE.
Mataafa is intelligent enough to under
stand the extent of the outrage, and he has
made up his mind to redeem Samoa or per
ish in the attempt. A few weeks ago it was
decided that Mataafa should be Invited to a
conference with Mai let oa, tho members of
tbe Council and tbe Chief Justice. Mataafa
was then, as he is now, encamped at Malie,
ten miles from Apia, surrounded by natives,
who have refused to agree to tbe form of
government set on loot Dy tne Germans.
Mataafa walked through Apia to the but
of Malietoa, and on tbe way was respect
fully saluted by every native he passed. He
is a big man, of commanding figure, and he
walked through the town proudly. At the
conference he was asked irhewould disband
his force and acknowledge Malietoa as King.
He replied that he wns fully aware that
Malietoa was tbe rightful King, but he was
borry to feel that he was King only for the
Germans, not for the Samoans.
"I am," said he, "in favor of Samoa being
governed for Samoans, not for the Germans.
I was made King two years ago at Malie.
when you took Malietoa Into exile. 1 was
the King of Samoa. If the people of Samoa
want me for their King again, I will accept
for their sake I know that Malietoa shonld
be, but he is not their King, for their own
good. Uelsin the hands of the Germans."
"SAMOAHS ABE UNEASY.
American, English and German Warships
Ready to Quell an Uprising.
WASHrsaTOJf, Sept a Such official infor
mation as has reached the Department of
State from Samoa is Indicative of the exist
ence of a feeling of unrest among the na
tives, and it was believed to be politic to
send a man-of-war there. This vessel, the
Iroquois, arrived at Apia a few days ago.
There is at present a German man-of-war
there, and an English cruiser is expected to
reach Apia in a few days.
With these vessels lending support to the
established Government of the Islands it is
felt that any resistance to Malietoa, who oc
cupies the throne as a result of the tripartite
agreement, will be speedily overcome.
APPEAL TO THE G0TEBK0B.
Huntingdon Reformatory Employes Make
a Demand for an Eight-Hour Day.
Habrisbubo, Sept. 8. Special. A petition
from 12 employes of the Huntingdon Re
formatory was presented to the Governor
to-day, asking that the eight-hour law
passed at the last session of the Legislature
be enforced in their case. The employes say
they have been compelled to sign a contract
to work 12 hours per day. and that they are
threatened with suspension if tbey refuse to
violate the law passed by the State and (Jnlt
when the eight hours are up. Governor
1'attison has taken the matter under advise
ment A Texas General at a Union Camp Fire.
Court, Sept 8. Special The members
of the Eighty-third Regiment, Pennsylvania
volunteers, held their annual reunion here
to-day. Many pleasant incidents occurred
during the day, but one of tbe most enter
taining was the meJtlng of General Powell,
of Wnverly, Tex., and Lieutenant Rogers, of
the Eighty-third Regiment now living in .
Butler. At tne battle of Gettysburg, Gen.
eral Powell commanded tbe Texas Brigade,
and durlngasbarpengagementsurrendered
his revolver to the Lieutenant of the Eighty
third. To-day this revolver was returned
to him nmld th c'leers of the veterans as
sembled Ti-n gut ey are fighting their
battles 6mta nmofire.