THE VERGE OF WAR. *.N INCIDENT WHICH CAME NEAR PROVOKING HOSTILITIES. Captain Mcintosh's Vigorous Reply to Spaniards Who Sought to Detain His Ship—Guns of Morro Castle Trained on Vigilanola—Did Not Dare to Fire. NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 31. —The Times Democrat's Key West special says: If the Spanish authorities had taken Seuor Angoi Fernandez off the Ward line steamer Vigilancia while that vessel was In the Havana harbor last Friday, United States warships would have immediately been ordered to Havana to enforce a de mand for reparation, and war between this country and Spain would have undoubted ly resulted. For three hours last Friday the United States and Spain were on the brink of war. and the threatening situa tion was only relieved when the Spanish authorities ignominlously backed down and allowed the Vigilancia to proceed to sea with Fernandez still on board. A let tor received here from a correspondent in Havana, who Is olose to Consul General Loo. gives a dramatic account of the epi sode. According to the letter, when the Vigilanola put into Havana, the Spanish authorities demanded the surrrender of Senor Angel Fernandez, a Mexican, on board the vessel. The Spaniards alleged that Fernandez was not a Mexican, but a subject of Spain. Captain John Mcintosh of the Vigilancia refused to surrender Fernandez. Then the Spanish authorities told Mcintosh that if the Vigilancia at tempted to go to sea with Fernandez on board she would be sunk by the guns of Morro castle. Captain Mcintosh immediately laid the mattor before Consul General Lee, who complimented the captain on his bravery and told him to take the Vigilancia to sea CONSUL GENERAL LEE. when he pleased. Consul Gonoral Leo was greatly enraged at the threat to sink the Vigilanola and is reported to have said to Captain Molntosh: "If tho guns of Morro castle sink your ship, American warships will be bom barding Havana in a few days." Captuln Mcintosh returned to the Vig ilancia, and Consul Lee informed Woyler that the vessel was going to sea and that if any attempt was made to take off Fer nandez, or that if the vessel was fired upon, Spain must take tho consequences. Mcintosh's Vigorous Language. Weyler immediately summoned a cabi net council, and while this council was considering tho matter tho Vigilancia be gan to weigh anchor. Tho Spanish offi cials on board protested, hut Captain Mo lntosh said in vigorous language, the let tor states: "D n your objections! My ship has been cleared. My consul has told me to go sea. lam going, and I daro you to try to prevent me. Get off my ship!" And with that the Yankee roughly shoved the Spaniards into the waiting boats, and the Vigilancia, flying tho stars and stripes, started for tho mouth of the harbor, which is commanded by tho guns of Morro cas tie. All was excitement in Havana, and tho quay and housetops wore lined with hundreds (4 persons, who expeoted to sc j tho Vigilancia fired upon. Consul Leo himself watched the Vig ilancia through a glass. Meanwhile sig nals wore being exchanged between Wey ler's palace and Morro oastle, and in the latter place there wero signs of great ex citement. Slowly the Vigilancia entered the mouth of the harbor, and then it was noticed that the guns of Morro castle wore turned on tho ship. The Vigilancia repeatedly signaled Morro castle, "I am going to sea," hut no answer camo from the fort until tho vessel was in blue water, and then tho Spaniards ran up the signal whioh means "Goodby." It is said that Woyler is furious over the departure of the vessel and Consul Lee's course. It Is stated that Woyler or dered the commander of Morro castle to sink the Vigilancia, but at the last mo ment ho yielded to the entreaties of his cabinet and countermanded the ordor. The episode caused more excitement in Havana than anything since the boglnning of the war. Angry With the United State*. MADRID, Oct. If).—Commenting upon the statement contained in a dispatch from Washington that President Cleveland in tonds to intervene in Cuba in a manner tantamount to the recognition of the in dependence of the insurgents, The Impar clal declares that Spain ought to demand a full explanation of the Washington gov ernment. "She oannot brook such a throat over bor head," continues The Imparolal, "even for a single day. By what right does the United States define the time for Spain to sottlo a question of her internal adminis tration- It must IJO affirmed before tho whole world that the American govern ment cannot impose any sort of terms upon lis." After denouncing tho United States' ' fictional neutrality," The Imparclal con cludes as follows: "The conduct of tho United States will arouse general indignation. If Spain should remain alone in a conflict with tho United States, Spaniards, by their own efforts, will know how to mark tho differ ence between the noble defenders of their own property and tho vile traffickers at Washington." Unloading Spanlnh Securities. LONDON, Oct. 20. —Tho Paris corre spondent of The Daily News says that heavy sales of Spanish seourltles and Kaffirs on Paris account have disquieted the Stock iticchango and the Bourse. This mysterious selling, it is said, has now continued in both mnrkets for several days. Paris papers doclaro that unless the movement is checked a serious crisis will result on tho Bourse. An official who was consulted on the subject said that events In Spain and Turkey wore mostly responsible. TWELVE LIVES LOST. The Pacific Coast Steamer Arago Driven Ashore and Totally Wrecked. MARSHKIELD, Or., Oct. 31.— Tho steam er Arago, owned by tho Oregon Coal and Navigation company, from Coos Bay for San Francisco, was carried by the current and driven on the rooks of the jetty at Coos head. She will be a total loss. In attempting to land a boatload of passengers and the crew a boat was oap ■lzed. Twelve wero drowned, four passen gers and eight of tho crew, of which tho following is a partial list: E. M. MoGraw of Coquil City, passen ger; John Norman of Marshfleld, passen | ger; Richard Walters of Oakland, passen ger. Of the ship's crow the drowned are I M. P. Whittle of San Francisco, fireman; Eric Walla of San Francisco, fireman; I Richard Patterson of San Francisco, I steward; A. Fernando/, chief cook; W. I E. Brown, chief engineer; J. Kurgor, sail i or; Harry Sunders, sailor. I The accident occurred during a heavy fog. A howling gale was raging. What is left of the steamer to be seen are two ; apars projecting upon the oceau beach. It Is impossible to reach the wreck owing to i tho storm. Tho survivors wero brought to Empire j City on the tug Columbia. None of the bodies of tho lost was recovered. The Arago was built by the Union : works in 1885. Her gross tonnage Is placed at 947 tons. The craft was a long time in the coasting trade and was one of the best known boats in this port. ROBBERS SHOT DOWN. K. T. Brooke, an Alleged English Lord, Killed Three Men Who Attacked Him. I PERRY, O. T., Oct. 20.—From Tonka wa, 25 miles north of Perry, comes word that H. T. Brooke, an alleged English no bleman, shot and killed three men who were trying to rob him. ! In the early days of Perry, Brooke ownod more real estate hero thuu any other man who located in the town. Ho formerly lived in St. Louis, where he located when he oume from England, whore, it is said, he was a member of the nobility of Great Britain. His parents are rloh, and he has an income of $20,000 a year. It is thought that the outlaws went to his place for the purposo of getting his money. This Brooke refused to submit to, and a fight occurred, in which Mrs. Brooke took part. Many shots were firod, and it Is reported that three men wore killed. One man, whose namo is thought to bo Sample, was found dead in Brooke's yard, and, it is roported, two others have died from wounds received in the fight. Brooke was for several months after the opening of tho Cherokee strip ono of Per ry's best known business men. Mrs. Maude Parker was selected by him as bookkeeper and later as housekeopor, nnd two years ago they wore married. She was formerly the wife of a prominent cat tleman. The pair loft Perry one year ago for their country home, in the northorn part of this county. Foundered In Lake Krle. SANDUSKY, 0. , Oot. 21. —News has boon received here that a vessel foundored in tho lake, off Locust point, some time dur ing last weok. Captain Cleaves and a crew of fishermen, nuarlng their grounds last Thursday, noticed a lot of wreckage, and with tho aid of a glass they say they wero able to see a spar projecting from tho water some distance away. An examina tion was made, and it was found that a vessel had been sunk, and the captnln is of the opinion it was a steamer. There was nothing in sight by which the naine of the boat could bo ascertained, and no information has boon received from any port that a boat has been lost, but it is certain that a vessel wont down at that point and probably with all on board. To Make Way For Gladstone. LONDON, Oct. 21. —Mr. William Pritch ard Morgan, Liboral member of tho houso of commons for Merthyr Tydvil, has sum moned a meeting of his constituents for the purpose of discussing the question of his resigning his soat in parliament in fa vor of Mr. Gladstone. Mr. Morgan's aim is to initiate a movement to bring Mr. Gladstone back into politics. Tho Liberals comprising Mr. Morgan's constituency are enthusiastic in their approval of Mr. Morgan's Idea, but are doubtful that tho Grand (Tld Man will give a favorable re sponse to Mr. Morgan's movement Fourteen Prisoners Shot. | CHATTANOOGA, Oct. 17.— Tho county workhouse prisoners at work noar Soddy mutinied last night, nnd 28 of them made a rush on the guards, who opened fire on them with shotguns, seriously wounding 14 of tho men, all negroes, and quelling all except four, who escaped. Great ex citement provails at Soddy. It is thought that four of the wouudod negroes will die. PrinceHß Helena's Dowry. j LONDON, Oct 17.—A Vienna dispatch to The Chronicle says that tho ozar has informed tho Prince of Montenegro that the dowry of the Princess Ilelene, his daughter, will be about SBOO,OOO. Tho ozar and czarina ordered their wedding gift for l the prlncoss upon hor marriage to the I Prince of Naples in Paris. It is a diamond I ornament und will cost $400,000. Harriet lllalne He lie's Divorce. AUGUSTA, Me., Oct. 21.—Harriet Blaine Beale, with hor attorney, Leslie C. Corn ish of Augusta, appoared quietly before Judge Whltehouse of the suprome court yosterday aftornoon. Mrs. Beale asked [ for a divorce front her husband, Truxton i Beale. Mr. Cornish mado a brief talk, I ttnd the divorce wus decreed. Nineteen Years at Auburn. ALBION, N. Y., Oot. 21.—Joseph Bru netti, who was indicted for murder in the first degree for killing a fellow Italian named Nicholas Chichio in a quarrel over tho lattor's wife, was oonviotod of man slaughter in tho first dogroe and sentenced to 19 years at Auburn. Price of Flour Advanced. BUFFALO, Oct. 20. —Tho unprecedented advance in wheat has affected the flour ' market. Local millers advanced tho price of flour 25 cents, making tho wholesale price of the best 4.40a4. 75. Tho price of bread will go up next. UnpubllMhed Overture by Wagner. LONDON, Oct. 20.—The Standard's Ber lin correspondent says that Dr. Ilegar of Zurich has discovered an unpublished con cert ovorturo by Wagner. The court of appeals granted a new trial and leave to apply for a change of venue to Police Inspector William W. Mc- Laughlin, who was convicted of extortion as a result of the Lexow investigation in i New York city. j Candidate William .T. Bryan oonfcinuod his campaign tour through Ohio, address | Ing large assemblages at the principal sta tions. A FUSION PLAN FAILS GEORGIA DEMOCRATS REJECT THE POPULIST ULTIMATUM. Loyal to Sewall and Refuse to Make the Concession* Demanded —Watson Insists on Recognition—Jones Name* a Flag Day—Osborne's Prediction. ATLANTA, Oct. 21. —After a protracted and exciting debate the Democratic state committee rejected the Populist fusion proposition, declaring it to be insulting to the Democrats in its wording. It is held further that the state commit- j tee has no right to take down the Demo cratic electors, as demandounby tho Popu lists. The Populists are standing upon their original proposition and are await ing tho formal answer of tho Democratic committee. Tho Democratic resolution refusing fu sion is as follows: Resolved, That the Populist committee, hav ing made a proposition which completely ig nores fusion by eliminating entirely the can didacy of tho Democratic nominee for vice j president, Mr. Bewail, and has cut off the Democratic committee from further consider ation of tho question by fixing un arbitrary limit, which expires today, giving this com mittee no opportunity for consideration of a movement for proper fusion; therefore, bo it Resolved, That the chairman of this com mittee appoint a committee of five, of which he shall be chairman, to properly present to the public the attitude of this committee on the refusal to WP.-pt the unreasonable und un just ultimatum of the Populist committee, clothed as it is in offensive und unbecoming language. Tho ultimatum of tho Populist central committee, to which these resolutions were intendod as a reply, proposed as a final effort to procure the union of the sil ver forces on six Populist electors and in sisting that the Democratic party with draw six of their electors, substituting the remaining six Populist electors, with the understanding that the 18 should cast their vote for Bryan and Watson. An Interview With Washburn. CHICAGO, Oct. 21, —George F. Washburn of tho Populist national executive com mittee arrived hero unexpectedly from Thomson and Atlanta, where he and Committeeman H. W. Reed had boon in conference with Mr. Watson, Populist vice presidential nominee. When inform ed of the failure of the Populist-Demo cratic fusion conference, Mr. Washburn expressod no surprise. As he was to have remained In Atlanta to bo present at that oonforenoo his sudden change of base was tho cause of no little speculation in politi cal circles. It is stated on good authority that Mr. Washburn returned so suddenly for the purpose of conferring with Chair man Jones of tho Democratic national committee und to place before him, in the form of an ultimatum, two or threo prop ositions from Mr. Watson looking to the latter's recognition on tho fusion ticket in the different states. It Is expected that should Mr. Jones refuse to favorably con sider those propositions, soourlng for Mr. Watson whnt he believes to ho his rights in the matter, sonsational developments will follow. Tt is stated that Mr. Watson is prepared, In the event of Mr. Jones' re fusal, to tako a position whioh will prove tiie political sonsntion of tho campaign. Mr. Washburn, when soon, refused either to confirm or deny this story. Ho said, however, when asked if he had soen Mr. Watson's letter of acceptance: "Yes, I saw a copy. It is interesting political reading. Mr. Watson's throat is all right. Ho goes to Alabama, then to Tennessee and then to North Carolina, and the oharuotor of his address will de pend upon tho results of my effort. Ho will wait to hear from ma" "If ho cannot be vice president, would he accept a cabinet position?" "No, ho would not if it were tendered him. He is anxious that his party should come out of this contest in a manner which will reflect honor upon it, and ho will enter actively into the campaign for the election of Bryan if such arrangement can be made as will satisfy his people. He apparently puts it thus, Wellington and Bluoher can whip Napoleon, but Wel lington wants Blueher's force with Blu oher.' Ho concedes that in any event part of Blueher's foroos will go to Wellington, but with Blucher at the head of his army every man would fight with now Inspira tion, and the result would bo cortaln vic tory. June* Want* a Flag Day. CHICAGO, Oct. 21. —Chairman Jonos of the Democratic national committee has issued the following appeal: "The Ameri can flag has always been the emblem of national honor, nnd if. will always remain so. It is toe sacred to be prostituted to partisan purposes, as has been attempted for the first time in this campaign. Its influence has always been for good to all mankind. Its display is always potent for | the advancement of all that is best in our government, for it appeals to every senti i intuit of patriotism and national pride. 1 | therefore suggest that on Saturday, Oot. 81, all those who desire to presorve tho oountry's honor and independence as it came to us from the fathers, who believe in the rights of every man, rich or poor, to cast a free and untrnm melod ballot, who oppose government by corporations and tl>© coercion of voters and desire that real and genuine prosperity may onoe again return to bless our people, display the national colors at their homes, their places of buslnoss and wherever elso they may be seen, in ordor that the voters whose hearts are with thoir country may be cheered and their purposes strengthen ed, nnd that thoso who are wavering may tako courago of their patriotism to por ! form their duty as oitlzens, 'to tho end j that government of the people, by tho peo ple and for the people, shall not perish I from tho earth.' '' Secretary Osborne's Claim. BOSTON, Oct. 20.—General William M. I Osborne, seoretary of the exooutivo oom ! mittoe of the Republican national com mittee, is In Boston on a brief visit to his ! family. In conversation with a roporter j General Osborne said: "Tho election of ! Major McKinley is assurod, nnd ho will ! win by a tremendous majority. He will | carry all the states of the middle west, the i Pacific slope states nnd seven southern I states, with all of the east, beyond any | question." When asked his opinion con corning Illinois, General Osborne said: "We shall oarry it by a groat majority. We shall carry the-city of Chicago by 75,- 000 or 100,000 plurality. There is abso lutely no quostion whatover about the state of Illinois. Altgold will be dofeAted. Tanner will carry the stato, though he will run behind McKinley." Concerning the "flag day" proposod by the national i Republican committee, General Osborne said: "I do not soo why it would not bo a | good thing. It wns given out Saturday after I loft to oomo on home, so I do not know anything about it except what I I have read. I look upon it as a wiso move, whioh may accomplish a good deal of good. MORRILL RE-ELECTED. , Tcrmont'd "Grand Old Man" Continued an United States Senator. | MONTFELTER, Vt, Oct. 21.—Justin P. Morrill of Strafford was re-elected United States senator from Vermont. In tho son ate no other name was present© 1. and Senator Morrill received tho eDlire HO votes. In the house Morrill received 313 votes and Herbert F. Hrigham of Bakers Held, Democratic candidate, received 17. In the joint nssombly this afternoon Sen ator Morrill's election will be formally made. The honor paid to Senator Morrill by his native state Is an Incident of more than usual interost. When on the 4th of SENATOR MORRILL. March next ho is formally Inducted into tho office which ho has so successfully and admirably filled for 30 years, he will com mence a terra which bids fair to break all records of membership in the national senate. Mr. Morrill, although 8(1 years of ago and the pldest member of tho sen ate, is as vigorous and wldo awako to his dutios as a senator as many men his junior. With tho close of his "present term, he completes a continuous service of 43 years at tho national capitul, 12 years of which was as a representative. FATAL GUNNING TRIP. A Young Kiiglltiti Kportnmau Accidentally Shot on Long Island. FLUSHING, N. Y., Oct. 20.—William Ben nett, a young Englishman, and Cornelius Morroll, two young men, went out on the Flushing meadows gunning and became separated. Morroll tried to find his friend, but gave up the search and started for home. Bennett had also started for homo, but as ho reached the corner of Myrtle avenue and Leavitt street he stumbled and fell. Ho had boon carrying tho gun under his arm. It struck on tho butt. The chnrge exploded and took effect In Bonnett's right arm and shoulder. He was found by sumo laborers and takon to tho Flushing hos pital. Dr. Bloodgood attended the wounded man, and at a consultation of physicians It was decided that amputation of tho nrm was necessary. Tho operation was per formed, but Bennett only survived It a couple of hours. Ho was an artist and 27 years old. A widow and two children survive him. Secretary Lamont's Army Entlmaten. WASHINGTON, Oct. 19.—Secretary La ment has transmitted to tho secretary of the treasury his estimates of appropria tions required by the war department for the next fiscal yoar. The nggrognte is $53,875,638. The estimato for the running expenses of tho war office iu Washington is $1,404,- 230, showing, tho secretary says, a reduc tion in tho annual expenses for salaries and contingencies in that offl.e of $021,- 942 from tho estimates of four years ago. Canadians Want Independence. MONTREAL, Oct. 10.— A soorot meeting of 150 prominent Canadians and pledgod as members of tho Canadian Independence club was held last night at the Ottawa hotel, the place whore the Sons o£ Liberty organized in 1837. A constitution and bylaws were adopted. Tho main point in tho preamble to tho constitution is a pledge to work with might and main for the po litical independence of Canada. Y r one/.uela Dispute Settled Again. NEW YORK, Oct. 17.—The Herald's Washington correspondent says that Presi dent Cleveland, in his next annual message to congress, will ho aide to stuto that a definite understanding has been reached with Great Britain for tho amica ble settlement of tho long ponding Ven ezuelan boundary dispute. lllcycllst Killed by Coal Wagon. PROVIDENCE, Oct. 20.—Charles Carr, a bicyclist, was instantly killed at East Greenwich as tho result of a collision with a coal team. Ho ran into the wagon with such force that ho was thrown under tho wheels of tho cart, and two of them passed over his body, crushing him to death. Five Hundred Men Got Work, POTTSTOWN, Pa., Oot. 30.—The pud dlers in the Ellis & Lossig Nail works have gone to work at $2.25 por ton. The works had been idle several months. Tho entire plant, Including tho sheet mill and nail factory, will now resume, giving work to about 500 men. Noted Itotaniat Dead. PARIS, Oct. 17.—Ail gusto Treoul, the eniinont French botanist, died in a hos pital in this city in a condition of poverty. General Markets. NEW YORK, Oct. 30.- FLO UK-St ate and western quiet, holders still asking full prices; city mills patents, $5.10®5.35: winter patents, $4.40®4.50; city mills clears, $4.60®4.70; winter straigiits, $4.10® 1.25. WHEAT—No. 2 red opened active and ex cited at lower prices and afterward declined sharply under long and short selling and weak er cables; December, 83@84%c.; January, H4% ®Bs%e. CORN—No. 2 weak and decidedly lower, following wheat and on declining cables; De cember, 329#538Mc.; May, 35BtfJ3Uc. OATS —No. 2 quiet and weaker with corn; track, white, state, 2l@3lc.; track, white, west ern, 21®31c. PORK—Quiet; mess, SB.SG@O; family, $10.50® 12.50. LARD—Quiet; prime western steam, $4.70 134.75, nominal. BUTTER—Steady; state dairy, ll®l7MJc.; state creamery, 12}£®20c. CHEESE - Quiet; state, large, THK&IOc.; small, 7Bj®loJ4e. EGOS—Quiet; stnte and Pennsylvania, 18® 30c.; western, 15®18V$c. SUGAR—Raw quiet; fair refining, 2%c.; cen trifugal, 96 test, .Jr.; refined quiet; crushed, 495 c.; powdered, 49fje. | TURPENTINE -Steady. 2fl@.2fl>se. MOLASSES—Quiet; Now Orleans, 29®37c. RlCE—Firm; domestic, 3%(QKk:.; Japan, 4fcc. PORTE YIEI DS AGAIN. TURKEY READY TO CONSIDER A TREATY WITH UNCLE SAM. American Rights In the Sultan's Domain to He Made the Subject of Formal Ne gotiation— Faitli Kxprenned In Terrell's Discretion—lianrroft Still at Smyrna. WASHINGTON, Oot. 21.—Additional evi donoe of the valuo of war vessels in diplo matic dealings with Turkey is at hand. Only three days ago the state department learned through Minister Terroll that the sublime porto had yielded to the demand of this country that the wives and chil dren of naturalizod Armenians bo permit tod to come to this country to join their husbands and fathers. This concession was made about two days after it became known that tho Europoan squadron had rendezvoused at Smyrna and that tho United States had determined to send the gunboat Bancroft to Constantinople. Now comes official word to the state depart ment, through tho Turkish logntion in this city, that tho sultan's government is prepared to open negotiations with this country looking to the ratification of a I treaty the terms of which shall distinctly provide what is and what is not the juris diction of tho porto over naturalizod Americans born in tho Turkish empire who may return to the places of their | birth. ! This is an important concession by tho sultan. That and tho question of pormit- I ting families of Armenian-Americans to I 001110 to tbo United States having been amicably adjusted, there remains unset l tied only one urgent demand of this coun try, that relating to the payment of the indemnity for damages to American prop erty. Naturally tho authorities are much pleased to learn that the porto will agreo to negotiations looking to tho drafting of a treaty defining tho rights of naturalized Armenians in their native country. One official, speaking of the matter, said: j "Turkey has oonceded an important point. This govormnent appreciates fully what she has done, and immediate steps will he takon to open tho proposed nego | Motions. The United States are desirous of such a treaty with tho porto. Tho ab sence of one Is a source of groat embarrass ment both to this government and that of , the sultan." Loft to Terrell's Discretion. Admitting that two of tho three serious controversies with tho porte nre so near adjustment, the official was askod if the fact would influence the movements of tho Bancroft. Ho declined to answer the ques tion and refused to say anything bearing on that little vessel's mission. The im pression in well informed circles is that the latest concession from tho sultan will at least operate to delay tho gunboat's starting for tho Dardenollos. There seems to ho no woakoning on the part of the authorities, hut tho idea has been suggested that it would ho bad diplo macy at tLis stage of official controversy to irritate the sultan by sending tho vessel through tho straits without a firman. On tho other hand, it is remembered that ninny Constantinople promises are made to ho broken. From what can be learned, the question has been left to tho discretion of Minister Terroll for decision. A subordinate official, speaking to a correspondent, said that ho daily expected to hear that the sultan had granted a fir man to the Bancroft. He confidently counted on this being tho next, concession from Turkey. Ho stated that it now seomod advisable to ask for such permit in view of tho sultan's apparent Intention of looking favorably upon American de mands. In his opinion, Mr. Terrell's re quest for a firman, when made, would bo promptly granted. It was MR belief that tho sultan now know that Russia regard ed favorably tho wish of this government to send a vessel to tho Turkish capital. The Proposed Treaty. 1 It is the intention of tho state depart ment promptly to begin negotiations In relation to the proposed treaty. Theso will bo conducted at Constantinople. His instructions are now in course of prepara tion and will lie forwarded to him In a day or two. It hecamo known today that during the Harrison administration ear nest offorts wore made by Minister Hirsch to secure a treaty of the kind. Tho facts In relation to these negotiations have not boon made publlo. It seems that tho draft of tho treaty was completed at Constanti nople and forwarded to Washington. Pres ident Hurrlson approved the draft and for warded it to the senate for ratification. Several discussions took place in that body in executive session over tho arti cles. Finally curtain amendments woro adopted. Thoeo, with the draft, were re turned to Mr. Harrison and wore later forwarded to Minister Hlrsoh. The senate amendments wore not acceptable to tho sultan's government. There the negotia tions ended. The proposed treaty has never been published, and no information as to its articles can he had. It is lenrned that this draft aud tho suggestions of tho senate will be sent to Mr. Terrell. Ho will be directed to follow these in the uo | gotiations which he Is to undertake. Abrogation of Dardanelles Treaty. BERLIN, Oct. 20. The Frankfurter Zel tung has a dispatch from Constantinople which says that negotiations nre on foot between tho powers and the porte for the abrogation of certain portions of the Dar danelles treaty. The sultnn is not averse to the project, says this dispatch. The powers will guarantee protection to tho sultnn and the integrity of the Turkish empire if tho measure is carried out with | out fresh atrocities. Falling Roof Kills Two. | CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Oot. 20.—The roof of tho l.ow building which was being erected for tho University of Virginia to roplace the building destroyed by firo near ly a year ago collapsed, burying live workmen in the ruins. Two men were killed. They were George Tucker and Eu geno Burch. The other three men wore injured. Thoy nre V. W. Chambers, prob able fracture of tho 6knil; F. D. Bowen, injuries to skull, and Joseph Lamb, head cut and probable spinal injurios. Clayton's Temporary Successor. WASHINGTON, Oot. 20.—Justice White of the United States supremo court has ap pointed George S. Moore assistant United States district attorney for tho middle district of Alabama to bo noting district attorney in plaoo of Mr. Clayton of Ala bama, removed by Attornoy General Har mon last week. Tho appointment lasts until the president lllls the place by a rog- I ular appointment-. TIIO Champion liank Hneak, j PROVIDENCE, Oct. 20.—Chauncey John i son. alias Old Chauncey, who has the rop utatlon of being the champion bank sneak of the United States, was arrested hero by I Detective Parker as a suspicious charaotor. Johnson is 75 years old and has spent about 40 years in jail at various times. From All Points —the people have been coming to see our immense stock of Fall Coats and Capes. Are you among them? If not, why not? When you come just knock about 25 per cent from the price you expect to pay and see how near that will be our price. Buying close and for cash is what tells the story. That's why we sell at these prices. Be low please note a description of a few of our bargains: COATS: CAFES: At $14.75 At $14.50 hir, four large pearl buttons. Halt lined with very heavy Thibet trimming around collar sutin, One ot our leaders. and down front, bead and silk braid trimming; A 4- C! lA, Astraclmn cloth, very latest, silk lined. r\ L vp 1-r sleeve, lined throughout with Aj. <£Q Astrachan Cape, 510 inches silk; two neat pockets, lour large buttons, r\L JU in lenirh,sweepl&iinches, edges nicely bound in silk braid. storm collar, edged with Thibet. At <^\ r ? RO V . cr y handsome kersey Af (t>o A fine kersey cloth, double Cape, , . , cloth, box front, new ML Cj>o tj rst Cape belli/ 80 inches long back and sleeves, large buttons; halt lined and second 1 inches, sweep 110 inches; velvet witiisilk. Sure to please. collar, both Ca.ics and collar arc edged with At A heavy beaver cloth, box front, silk cord. n , l trimmed with pearl buttons, two At Mail plush, Thibet trim pockets and storm ctdlar A great bargain ut n L spO.OV./ niing ; round collar and this price. We have Coats as cheap as you down the front, silk lining. CJood value for would wish to buy. the money. PETER DEIS ROTH, 41 E3rcacL Street, Hlazletcn. W.L.Douglas I msl°° SHOE \A • cjgfa mW BEST IB THE WORLD., A $5.00 SHOE FOR $3.00. IHKW W* \ It is stylish, durable and perfect-fitting, qualities flPfgiSilc jyMA * absolutely necessary to make a finished shoe. The cost n,anu^actu " n g allows a smaller profit to dealers |Jgj||\. than any shoe sold at $3.00. W - L - 1 3 - 50 ' $4.00 and $5.00 Shoes are the productions of skilled workmen, from the best \ snaterial possible to put into shoes sold at these \ , ' le ' eac iers 'his season, but any >/ we make lE'. "A \ other style desired may be VLSLy ajso $2.50 and WpLyS obtained from our agents. \cHy menands2.so, \ Wr m only the m ctf. Russia Cn'f $2.00 and $1.75 \ Ihiteiil t nlt. Kronoh fe.' X r y ui- r ,I. Lyj,.., \ "h'Vmi'vvltiit]n™haes.° C °'' 1 he lull line for sale by ' imiiot upi>iy you, writa I** DOUGLAS, Brockton, Mass. JOHN BELLEZZA, Centre Street, Freelar.d. I Peirce i | School i i 1 3'4nd Year. 1 1 ' i ■ ■ 1 , 1 A representative American Busl- i „ 1 K ness Mcbool for both sexes, founded ] ■ ' " by THOMAS MAY PBIKCK, A. M., J ■ ! |J Ph. D. Couples systematic IIHMI- I * „ iif.NH (raining with A practlcul, I „ n sound and useful English cduca- 1 a * tlon. It oilers three full courses:— ( ■ '' lluKlness, .Shorthand and Type- i" „ writing, English; the whole eon- % * slltuting an ideal combination. J " Graduates are cheerfully assisted " to positions. i " i „ Both Day and Night .Sessions are , ■ now running. Students received * " at any time. " I'KIUCK SCHOOL, 917-010 Cbrilnnl St., Phllada. ] 1 mnmaooaooooooooog L GRAND OPERA HOUSE John J. Welsh. Manager. Tvist OXI3 2STig\ta.t. Monday, October 26. The Nuturul Irish Comedian TONY FARRELL In his Picturesque Comedy-Drama "111 IS!-:-111." SEK Garrv's daring leap for life. The beautiful abbey scene. The realistic prison scene. The (light of the assassin. The wrong righted. The retribution at last. PRICES oOe, Hoe and 2Tc. Seats on sale at Wood ring's three days before date of show. iW 'WM i ' 1111 g" ||||| M V la J J \ L mJT 1 ■ ► XiKJ K l i *Jlr < PAYABLE WHEN PATENT IS ALLOWED. When p. patent ia aecured we will conduct its aalc for yon with- out extra charge. 32-PAGE HAND-BOOK and Mat of - request. This ia tho moat complete little patent hook jT 7 publiahud and every inventor should WRITE FOR ONE. £ 3 H. B. WILLSON A CO . Patent Solicitors, J ,Le Droit Bids, WASHINGTON. D. C. ,