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THE BOYS ffl BLUE. The National Orand Army Parnds a Socoeaa. BEGIIIIIIGT06ETDOIITOBDSIIESS to Baled Oat--The Contest for the Posttfam of Commander-in- ChW--The Wavsl and the Ex-Prisoners of War. Am Kvest of the Put. PITTSBUBOH, Sept.

1L--The national Grand Army parade of '94 is an event of tbe past, and to-morrow the delegates to the encampment and to the numerous auxiliary and women's associations will begin to Ret down to legislative business. The parade itself, while not as imposing in numbers or as replete with striking- or spectacular incidents as most of its predecessors for a decade or more, was nevertheless a decidedly creditable affair. In tbe matter of numbers the veterans from Ohio and the Keystone state saved the day, while the attractive appearance and military bearing of the posts from New York, Massachusetts, Illlnolx and the department of the Potomac lent a grateful relief to the column. Thro WM Something- Pathetic In the silent story of hard times and hard-hearted railroad magnates that was told by the straggling delegations from KanMU, Nebraska, Iowa--which had but a single veteran in line--Colorado and other western states that have sent their contingents by the train load in years gone by. The spectators, however, were not disposed to be critical, and the march- Ixraisville boomers, however, are not a whit dismayed by the tactics of the opposition, and claim to so large a majority pledged as to be able to throw a few votes to enable one-of the other contestants to present a respect- Me showing.

It developes to-night that there is A Wneel Within Wheel In theSBontest for Commander-in-chief. New York wants the adjutant genet- alship, and so does Boston and Philadelphia. The error of separating the adjutant general fnom his commander has been demonstrated time and again, not only In the greater, expense incurred, but in the inconvience generally to the order that resulted, and a large proportion of the delegates are against the idea. It is understood that sufficient east-, ern support to insure his election has been offered to Commander Lawler, on condition that the adjutant general goes to the east, but that he promptly declined to make any pledges. The eastern delegates, however, hold, in a measure, the key to the situation, and it is whispered to-night that if it is found impracticable to make a trade with a western candidate, a way will be found of keeping the office of adjutant general in the east by re-electing Commander Adams for a second term.

Ex-Commander-in-Chief John P. Kea, of Minnesota; Gen. Lucius Fairchild and ex-Commander-in-Chief Weissert, of Wisconsin, will make the nominating speeches for Lawler. The national Convention of Nsval Veter- Had a hot debate to-day upon a proposed amendment to the constitution by which a commodore can be chosen to office, the present rule limiting office-holding to captains or below. The amendment was bitterly opposed by many delegates who expressed them) selves as being against making commodores when it was difficult to get Trying to Connoct Officers of the Railway Union Much Testimony Admitted which May Not be Considered in Making Up tbe Verdict--Debs Allowed a Leave of Absence.

ing veterans were abundantly repaid by the avalanche of cheers that came from hundreds of throats from the Starting point to the reviewing stand at the finish. There WHI be no Polities And no pension administration criti- cised in the national encampment of tbe present year if many of the delegates can have their way. The report from the national capitol that certain individuals or organizations have resolutions Condemning or Crltletatns Secretary Boko Smith And the pension department for alleged discriminations against ex-soldiers, and that these resolutions are to be presented to the encampment for indorsement, has stirred up a good many delegates who in previous years have themselves done more or less talking in the same direction, but who have come to the conclusion that it is just as well for the Grand Army to attend to Its own affairs. One of these, an ex-national officer from Ohio, who has attended as many encampments as any of his fellow-delegates, said last night to a representative erf the United Press: "If these resolutions are introduced they should be promptly squelched, and they will be. There has been quite enough of this business of administration meddling and criticising In the peat, and it is mainly responsible for the charge we hear every now and again that the Grand Army is little more than a political organization.

There must be a time when we be compelled to sit down on the interjection of these subjects into our annual conventions, and there's no time like the present for that purpose. We may as weU shut down on it for once and for all." Indirectly the same question has a strong bearing The Csatdtosey of Jodg-e Ixmft-, Of Michigan, for the position of Commander-in-chief. A nonth ago he was regarded as a strong candidate. Since his arrival on the ground, however, a feeling has developed among the delegates that his caadidncy at the present time is neither wise nor prudent, from the fact that his success might be construed throu ghoul the country as an indorsement at his position course in his contest with the pension, department. This feeling, it is said, has made itself manifest in suggestions to the Michigan delegation that his name should be withdrawn from consideration for this year at least.

Tbe suggestion, however, if made, was not received with favor, and it is given out to-night that the Michigan jurist is in the race to stay. He said himself tonight that several delegations had urged him to continue tine contest and that his name would be presented to the encampment on Thursday. Ex- Gov. Alger is to make the nominating speech. The Ita-nt PeHtoju Walker, ot Indiana, Lswler, ot Waxed exceedingly warm to-day, and an effort was made by the Kansas delegation to start a boom for ex-Congressman Merrill, the present candidate for governor and author of the Morrill pension bill.

They did not succeed, however, in making any headway, the argument being advanced that in case of his election to tfce governorship he could not also perform the duties of commander-in-chief, the two offices being incompatible. A large number of delegates have so far to commit themselves, but the Indications to-night are that the Indiana man continues in the lead, with the Illinoisian a close second. Ootastsr at. Paul As the scene of the next encampment sufficient shipmates to man the ship. It was finally decided to permit local associations to elect commodores, 11 they desired.

A committee was appointed to mem o- rialize and work with members of congress for the passage of a bill to sc amend the laws regarding enlisted men in the United States navy that deserving men of suitable age who have served meritoriously and deem themselves capable of passing an examination may apply to the president of-the United States for permission to be examined, and, if found qualified appointed officers of 'junior grade in the United States navy, and that thereafter they should be in the line of promotion, subject to the same laws as though graduated from the naval academy. The Election at Resulted in the choice of Will G. Atkins, of Cincinnati, commodore; George C. Ireland, of Brooklyn, captain; G. W.

Shaw, of Zanesville, com mander; Joseph J. Oilman, of Boston commander. The other officers elected are junior lieutenant, E. D. Bliss, of Brooklyn, N.

junior lieutenant, John W. Shaw, of Bath, paymaster, E. Dustin, of Providence, R. surgeon Leronozo Traver, M.D., of Providence fleet engineer, William L. Orr, of Chi oago; chaplain, R.

L. DeMott, of Warren, Me judge advocate, Charles Cowley, of Lowell, Mass. One hundred delegates were present to-night at the opening of the National Convention ot the Ex-Prlaone: of War. They were welcomed by Mayor Me Kenna. President Charles Davis, of New York, in his annual report, referred to the depletion in members the organization.

Seventy thousan ex-prisoners, he said, were dead and less than living. They were en titled to proper recognition from congress and which they should have re eeived long ago. Vice-President Grant reported tha the past year had not been favorabli for legislation in behalf of ex-prisoners of war. reported to-night by ex-Gov. OU1 and his campaign committee.

Gen. Lucius FaivchBd, of Wisconsin, one of the principal callers who brought promises of votes and cooperation, and several delegates from nitaois, Colorado, Michigan, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania were enrolled under the St Paul banner. Sapport is claimed from New York, this state is pledged to Louisville tor the action its encampment A fee Ctty ffoalaunched this morning and Gom- CamBbsU wired home for, to the -Ths JUDGE LONG WITHDRAWS, jBttt Will Praeeonte Suit Agalnrt th Pension Bureau to the End. PITTSBURGH, Sept Long has withdrawn as a candidate for commandcr-in-ehief in a long lette la which he reviews his pension case and declares that his candidacy shoul not be regarded as bringing partisa; politics into the national encampment He adds: "That supporting me fo Commander-in-chief means condemna tkn of the present practices of the pen slon bureau I cannot and do not a' tempt to deny. Bnt I am unwilling Jeopardize the just claims of those wh are move dependent on their pension for support than I am.

Hence I with draw. The suit I have brought for th benefit of my comrades I must and wil carry forward, even to the hlghes court if necessary. BY HER DAUGHTER'S EVIDENC A. Woman Proven to Have Poteoned Hi Sixth Htuband. SPOKANE, Sept 14--The court room was packed yesterday by ladles and gentlemen to hear the evidence the two daughters of Helen L.

Qrie that their mother poisoned her slKt husband, James C. drier. One daugh ter, Mary Mason, told how she was urged to poison Grier, and Miss Florence Shirley said she was urged shoot him. Both said their mother told them after Grier was dead tha the old man was ont of the way will out their assistance. After the intro dnction of the evidence of two more daughters against the prisoner, the! mother, the state will rest its case.

Dene MADISOIT, Sept. The nli nois Central depot was robbed lac night, the thieves securing about 81, 000. They used dynamite to blow the door, shattering tt completely breaking tbe fnrnitnre. There is ne clew to the burglars, but they are be tieved to be local toughs. Agent Beatty had collected about yes which the thieves were after but it 'was remitted to headtraarten evening.

CHICAGO, Sept Klrby, a Chicago, Burlington Quincy trainmaster, was the first witness yesterday the contempt cases against Debs et to even indirectly connect any of he officers or directors of the American Railway union with acts of vio- ence committed during the strike. fir. Kirby took the stand early in tbe afternoon session. He. related how a rain on which he was riding was topped, and continued: "I was seized by two or three switchmen whom I knew and told to get off he engine.

I said to the men: 'Go away and leave me alone. I am acting under orders of my superior To this they replied: 'We are acting under orders, When I asked them whose orders they answered: Under On objection of counsel for defense Judge Woods ruled: "I will admit testimony, but I will say unequivocally that unless it is borne out by further evidence I will not consider it as detrimental to Mr. Debs' case." The first witness was General Super- ntendent Charles Dunlap of the Chicago, Rock Island Pacific railroad. Mr. Dunlap testified as to interruption of traffic on his road and the delaying of mall trains.

The court ruled that the witness could testify only as to what be actually saw and could not use information prepared in type-written form which was received from employes under him. He heard members of mobs on different occasions jeer at the government and curse the Woods-Grosscup Injunction in unmeasured terms. He also was a witness to the stopping oi trains and heard'employes threatened by rioters with personal violence. "D6 you think there would have been any trouble in moving trains if there had been no threats or violence?" asked Attorney Walker. I do not Just as soon as we got protection we found no trouble in filling the places of strikers and in operating trains." Mr.

Dunlap said that in twenty-six years' experience he had never seen a strike unaccompanied by violence. On cross-examination Mr. Gregory tried to elicit information in regard to the methods of the General Managers association. Counsel for the government objected, on the ground of 'irrelevance, upon which Mr. Gregory made a speech in which he pointed out that he woulc attempt to prove the existence of a combination among the general mana gers to reduce wages, which woulc justify a combination of laborers to resist such measures.

"The opinion has been expressed in and out of court that these men shoulc be punished because this was a sympa thetie strike," said Mr. Gregory, "and I think this line of questioning is relevant on that ground." "The court does not hold that the question whether or not this was a sympathetic strike enters into this case at all," said Judge Woods. "If we might be allowed to prove your honor," here interjected Attorney Erwin, "that these defendants hac some justification for issuing tele graphic orders to strike in the face the Pullman barbarity, which all the country was horrified at and which they were trying to "I don't think that is relevant," terrupted Judge Woods. "I may here after hear counsel on these questions but not in connection with the cross- examination of this witness. We are already wasting toe much time here Call the next witness." During the examination of Frank Conroy, Assistant District Attorney Milchrist suggested to the court tha more progress could be made if press representatives and ladies pres ent were excluded from the room Judge Woods did not act on the suggestion.

Mr. Milchrist believed tha witness was afraid to repeat the epi thets used by the strikers. Conroy heard Debs and Howarc speak, but did not hear them counse violence. M. E.

Hurley also heard Debs ant Howard speak. He heard Debs advise the men not to molest mail trains, bu to stop Pullman cars at all hazards, and Howard tell them that those who did not strike would have to "walk the plank." Court adjourned until 3 o'clock. When court reconvened in tbe afternoon Judge Woods announced that he would grant Eugene V. Debs permission to be absent a few days in order that he might attend to some business in Pittsburgh. General Superintendent Besler of the Burlington road testified that man; trains on that road had been detained by strikers.

Elmer Clithero, an employe of the same road, testified to seeing ployes place iron rails across the tracl in front of an engine and derail 14 The witness, who was "firing," was not hurt, but the engineer was. The strikers told the engineer th(y wonl kill him the next time they caught him running an engine. CUthero gave the names of several of the men whom he said were implicated. 3. S.

Seal, of Jackson, general superintendent of the Mobile i Ohio, testified that he had petitioned Debs tor a 'release of the boycott against his road. On his telegraphing Debs that the Mobile Ohio not a member of thcfSenstal tlation aad wottld haul no Pollmia jess declared Debs lowing telegram: "Have ordered Dwyer to release em- irgo. See him, E. DBM. Mr.

Seal conferred with Dwyer ana cue result was an iron-bound contract, rawn np in legal verbiage, wWah was produced court The did ot keep the contract, and Mr. Seal was again obliged to apply to Debs, who once more telegraphed him assurt- nee of the protection of the American lailway union. Still the embargo was tot raised. On motion of counsel for defense to strike ont all this evidence, Judge Woods said, after ruling the testimony admissible: "I am willing to state his much at the present stage of the ease--that I will not hold these defendants responsible for acts committed by heir constituents while the defendants were in power, even though they tood by and saw these things done and not interfere, but only for such nets as they themselves directly instigated or took part in." W. T.

Baker, as one of the signers, dentified a telegram from a number of passengers on a train strike-bound at jivingston, Mont The telegram was is follows: "The undersigned, representing pas- tengers stranded on the Northern Pa- jiflc, request that you use your good offices to enable them to reach their destination We are not parties to the strike, but innocent victims of circum- rtances. Much suffering to helpless women and children, many of whom ire invalids, will follow if this is not done. Our misery will not help your sause." Debs did not answer this telegram. General Yardmaster Clark of the Baltimore Ohio saw several scenes of violence. Engineer Frallck.

of the same road, was shot at while in his engine, according to his testimony. He had a thrilling experience July 5, ruaaing Ills train through a mob and a "regular hail-storm of stones." In the mob he recognized striking employes of the Baltimore Ohio. The government introduced several Western Union messenger boys to prove that telegrams were delivered at the headquarters of the American Railway union in mien's hall. All telegrams were addressed: V. Debs." James Oonniff testified that Debs receipted for these telegrams.

Court then adjourned until to-mor- SPECIAL SALE REPUDIATES THE LEAGUE. Ei-gnpervlnor of Aitwood Can Find Wo Ground to Stand Upon. WASHINOTOK, Sept H. C. Astwood, formerly supervisor of elections in Louisiana under the Wells- Anderson returning board, who was nominated by President Cleveland al the extra session of congress as cpnsul at Calais, France, and was rejected by the senate, has written to Mr.

C. H. Taylor, the recorder of deeds of the district of Columbia, president of the "Negro National Democratic league," tendered his resignation as chairman of the executive committee of that organization. In his letter Mr. Astwood says: "After the outcome of our splendid convention at Indianapolis, the grand est of its kind ever held in this country, I had hoped that negro democracy meant something.

I was inspired by the ability, the patriotism and wisdom of some of the best minds of the race as expressed in that dignified body to hope that a bright future awaitec us; but it has all vanished like a beautiful dream. The action the congressional committee in sustaining an organization under the con ditions openly condemned by Senator Faulkner himself, and the action of the national administration toward ne democrats, makes it impossible for me to be an active worker or further deceive and dupe a race without some tangible evidence of the principles we ask them to espouse for the betterment of their condition. Consequently I can find no ground upon which to stand." THE EZETA CASE. Speculation to the Future Movement. of the SAN FBANCIBCO, Sept.

When the Ezeta case was resumed before Unitet States District Judge Morrow yesterday argument was begun. Counsel fo the Salvadorean government first en tered a formal demurrer to the plea lack of jurisdiction which was sustained. Friends of the refugees are already calculating OB the future movement of Exeta and his compan ions. It is believed they will start a revolution against the existing government within six months. They ar said to have a large amount of muni tions of war remaining from their latest campaign which material will be available should they need it TERRIFIC GAS EXPLOSION.

One Miner lutsntljr Killed and Serenri derloutr Injured. ASHLAUD, Sept A larg volume of gas in the Centralla colliery was ignited by a naked lamp last even ing, and a terrific explosion followed. George Electria, age 50, was instantlj killed; James Fogarty was fatally in jared, and John Cook and two Hungarians, laborers, whose names are not known, were serjously hurt The shock was felt throughout the entire mine and caused a panic among the workmen. A rumor reached the surface that ten men were missing, bat they turned up later, having escaped through an old air channel. -OF- New Fall Dry Goods We are showing a splendid assortment of New Fall Dry Goods, Dress Goods, Silks, Table Sateens, Pongea.

Cloth, Underwear and Hosiery. Jackets Wraps. We have a nice assortment of Medium Weight garments suitable for fall wear to close out at reasonable prices. Jackets good for school wear at 3.50 and 4.00 each. Wropu at 93.00,3.50,4.50,5,00,6.00 and em Shoes.

All Oxford Ties to be closed out at cut vices. On sale, at 95c, $1.25 and 139. tee them. Ladies' Button Shoes at $1.50,1.75 and 2.00. Men's Shoes at $1.50,1.75 and 2.00.

Dress Goods. Henriettas (all colors and black) at 25, 35,50,69 and 89c. Novelty Suitings at 25, 35, 48, 58 ami 65c. Black Dress Silks at 89c, 98c, $1.25, 139 and 1.48 a yard. Table Linens at 39, 48, 58 and 6Tc yard.

New Sateens at and 15c. New at and 15c. Muslins at 6,6, 7 and 8c, Wide Sheeting, 20c quality, at 15c Table Covers at 98c, $1.25, 1.35 ami 1.50 a yard. Cut Prices on all Carpets, Oilcloths and Mattings this week. MAKE OUR STORE YOUR TRADING PUCE.

151 North Water Street Forest VIMS Mm EWKH, Sept The forest fires are still raging in the woods around Ewen and there baa been no rain, A strong- wind Saturday night started a big about eight miles south of here whlah eonstuned about 900,000 feet of logs, cut this Mason and 1 belonging toJssMs Norton. vers talWB to tbe river for HVM were teat Magic, Mirth, Mystery. Come One, Come All, Thursday and Friday, September 13 and 14, 9 to ii a. m. and 7 to 9 p.

on exhibition in our front show window the latest and most startling novelty, The Hindoo Handkerchief It is the greatest puzzle ever invented! Prof. Vernelo will do many wonderful sleight-of-hand tricks at the above exhibition also. Tours to please, SCHOOL. AND CHURCH. -Mis.

Kllsabsth Campbell Mortis. tin. the director of the semlnsry jrymnoainm. has in charge during the summer the open-air gymnasium on the. Charles river, near Boston Thii has been in existence four yesn, and a pronounced soocess.

--President KUot of Harvard, who Jbas become so conspicuous before the college world of late, especially on account of attitude toward is credited with the following uttersince: "The Orwks, who knew more about than we shall learn In sv hundred years, held their Olympic games once in four years, while to-day the college want at least four contests every year." --Yale mourn the destruction of the oldest dormitories, which full of associations It was erected in 1600 snd known as Ilcrkeley hall, "being named named after Hiahop Berkeley. With the erection of White, Van- dcrbilt and Berkeley halls, the three new dormitories at Yale, the older buildings were doomed, and South, the Athenwum and North Middle will have disappeared by the opening of the fall term. --The old Cherry Valley academy, which was recently destroyed by fire, nearly a hundred years old, snd it was there'that manv of the most famous men and women in New York received their esrly education. Eliphalet Nolt. later president of Union college, was at one time principal of this academy, and Its Ont head was Rev.

Solomon Spauldlng. afterwards the alleged suthor of the llook of Mormon The building was a remarkably fine specimen of colonial architecture --Women students In the Chicago university take a course in domestic science, "in the first term Is considered house sanitation, embracing the subjects of the location, ventilation. heat- Ing, draining, plumbing, and proper furnishing of a house In the second term the study of water, food and clothing from a scientific point come up for attention, the subject of diet is considered, snd food adulterations sre Investigated. The third terra is devoted to domestic economy, when students give their attention to the administration of the household --The pope's physician. Prof Tjap- pnrle.

has declared to the correspondent of the Berliner Tsgrblatt that I I I is in excellent health. His digestive function with the greatest regularity, and sleep excellent The pope is tough as ever he was, he canc-icn be called robust He pleasure In lifting from the bookshelves and laying on his desk heavy folios of tit. weighing ten or twelve pounds While ho makes use of a sedan chair, as did his predecessors, to go about the gardens, he often walks or stands for hours Ills Intellectual faculties are entirely fresh. America is honored In having the first secretary of Young Women's Christian chosen from among her daughters The incumbent of that responsible pohitlan Miss Annie Reynolds, of North Haven, a Wcllesley graduate, a special student at Yale, an occomplUhed tin- (ruist, an active worker In various philanthropies, and a slater of 1'rof James Reynolds, the successor of Stanton Colt In the Tnlversltv Settlement In New York Reynolds' will be in Ixmdon, but her duties will require extensive travel on the continent, where she has already resided at different times. Her flrdt official work will lx In connection with the August conference of Young Women's Christian associations in Neuf- chatcl, Switserland.

ANTIQUE GLASS. fXHrooi's ifi of from t. tavl tnwsto'i Six per In Twit i musical or. skirting tb Crecy in 1 tlon qpn the lat-t tury THK rr decade the numi during i 150 PIT TIIF i meant n. and char i SC IVmi) i bintixxi 'N Tn health 1m it hop.

of consul deaths in THK I miisoli thorn 1 the the 1. i I metal i an 1 tlon hutnln iliirw A i Stltlltlol, haK I t' port an 1 1 II Of vloli'tA effect Mn aro at pair of IN. i To (Ji the, dUi'i head 'm Kur'tjw in tvrn Tiina wonn-n i New Ki i half of i roads west, i before t'ii- in num 1 1 1 PrliKxvw- I Ito, Is Uri. povertj i a ball lit peach tnako Have Sarrlvetf All Othrr Art The woild of the Mediterranean sea, eighteen centuries ngo, won rich in works of art and decoration beyond our experience, and beyond our flights of Imagination Is an effort which few if us can make with success to picture the wealth in beautiful art of a great city of the empire. The have been burned to lime, the bronccs have been melted into jrros sous or their equivalent, the stuccoes have crumbled from the walls, the have gone down with their walls to ruin, the shattered pottery been used in filling and grading and building, and remaining are of nr value except for an inscription or an im- pressctl name--mere postherds.

with now and then scrap of antiquarian interest. The shattered glass alone; contains in its vcrv substance such and such completeness even in ruin, that its frnifments are treasured up and studied. These broken WU point to a general use of vessels of decorative glass, used ss we use porcelain for the finer vessels of table and toilet, and also a great abundance of of pure ornament, of wall-llnlnirs and ncor-covcrinffs. made of the same splendid material other substance is that-- beautiful In Itaelf. in every essence.

Fragments of glass hsve often the value thst fragments ol nottery sometimes have--the partial tbe incomplete pattern on the surface, snd they hsve what no pottery and no other artificial substance has--the beauty we generally think of as peculiar to natural stones to agates and to jaspers. collector fills cabinet with pieces of and with here and there a piece which has, as it heorf or pleocof head upon it. so tbe enthusiastic vitrcologist irlsss glsss. loving substance and its surface. Its color snd Its texture.

Its trsnsloccncy and Its onao- lu set patterns and cloudings: here sad there a stamped a a wheel-ground pattern ow attractiveness, but the itself is the thing" and beautiful even Margin, in lied Do o- ooro oil' THK v. little hfld Ir season i weet oh TUF Ix -1 sugar a bs awl." A um i bath challnc 04t Ir Mo engthei one bios- SOUtAt INDUSTP Tun'- try to CM Or th. i United north of pied value of is but! THE turned IKS cake i IS to 1 hax. nip OUR i MOM UlC i if 1 I 1 UJ. going to Europe ware Pock..