St. Louis Post-Dispatch
May 4, 1887

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n F HO = WHO “HA 10 SHOULD Send Them In at Once. "ANTI-DUST PETITIONS WITHOUT DELAY. VOL. 37.—-NO. 259. ST. LOUIS, WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 4, 1887. — PRICE, FIVE CENTS. BY CARRIER, PIPTEEN CENTS A WEEK. SHOE BARGAINS AT THE FINAL CLOSING SALE OF THE SHOE STORE, MOUND CITY 608 Dlive Street, ‘Reduced Price List Ladies’ Patent Leather Foxed | Button Kan Goa Ladies’ best French Kid Batt Ladies’ best F ch Lid Be — 9 fi 8 es’ best Fren utton, fle Reduced from $6 to sped 50 Ladies’ best American Kid Button. oo yond turned. Reduced from $5 to Ladies’ best American Kid Reduced flexible soles. Ladies’ American Kid B utto — e utton, o Red duced frees 0 83. 50 to $2.50 Ladies’ American Kid Button, opera toe, ced from $3 to $2 Ladies’ Ou Pebble Goat patton, © ra and Com- mon ted se auch Kid ide lac 1 enc , side e, Chasen me ide Ince, from $4.50 to $1.50 Ladies erican side duced from $3.75 to 81 Ladies“ Oil Pebble Goa side’ ace “Reduced from $2.50 to $1.50 Ladies’ French Kid Slip ers. satin, steel-beaded ce 125 ies’ h Kid O sii a 2 rene era ers. * 1 Naced from $3 to 82.28 Ladies’ American Kid Slippers, 4 — 8 * Ladies Glove Kid Sli ry ou —— 2 oi old $1 — ppers an uskins oe, 0 es . Reduced from $1.75 to 81 Ladies’ Best French Kid, low button and —.— Reduced from $4 to $3 Ladies’ Best Patent Leather 1 ties, ced from $4 to $3 Ladies Bronze French Kid _-s — uce Ladies’ A i Kid L Button. trom $3 to $1.50 es’ American ow Bu Reduced from $2.50 to $1.50 Ladies’ Kid and Goat Howpest rt Ties an We duced from $1.50 to $1 Ladies son 8, duced from $2 to $1.25 Re Misses’ French Kid Button, Common Sense. Reduced from $4.50 to $3 Misses’ best American Kid ee Common Sense. Straight Goat B oe 3 — Misses best t t — mmon Sense. Reduced from $3.25 to Misses’ 1 = Sens SOs *s American Kid Sprin Heel B Re educed from $3 to $2.25 Misses’ Pebble 12 Heel Reduced pm $2 to 2 25 Misses’ Kid and Straight Goat Low Button 1 — 4 — 4 Mee ay —— meg ag 4 to 9 51. 2 isses French an merican . e Reduced from $3 and $2. 50 to 75c NEW CARPET HOUSE! nes Best 8 ht Gest and Kid Low Heel oe educed from $1.50 to 238 conan wae — 3 ous and Kid Lo Heel Butto Reduced from $2 to $1 Chila’s pest Straight Goes and Kid Sprin Hea Butto Reduced trom to $1.50 1d — 1 Pebble Gost. ger high cut, . 285 Heel Butto Reduced Tron 22.80 to $1.50 aaa oh Kia Spring Heel Lp — * * * Red duced from $2.75 to 81.50 Childs Kid and Straight Goat at Goring Hee mg Button. — to 81 Infant’s French Kid Ankle et and Low | Butto . wan Gos duced from 71 "to 500 Rr frets 89.50 00 $1.28 Child's Kid Sit pers and Ties, Heels and Sprin Heels..Reduced from $2 and The $1.50 to 50c an Men’s Best Calf Button, Lace and Congress, Reduced from $8 to Men's Burt & Mears’ French Calf, Button and Lace, hand made.. . from $8.50 to $6.75 Men's Best En and Calf, hand-sewed But- Reduced — 7 to $5 |, Cloth T on- Reduced from to Congress, best ma- chine Reduced from $5 to $3 aon. aif, Button, 1 and Congress, best ma- Reduced from $3.50 to $2.50 Men's Button, Lace and Congress, Reduced from $3 to $2 Men's Kangaroo Congress, best machine panned: from $4 to $3 Men's Embroidered Opera Slippers. ” edu duced from $2 to $1 Men's | — oy & Mears’ Calf Low Button and Ox- educed from $6. 75 to $5 Men's best French Calf Strap Ties, hand-made, Reduced from $6.50 to $5 Men's Calf and Kangaroo Strap Ties, machine, — from $4.50 to $3.50 Men’s Calf Strap Ties, London Toe, Reduced from $5 to $2.50 Men's Strap Ties duced from $2.50 to $1.50 Men’s Calf Low Button — — Ties educed from 35. 50 and $5 to $3 Men's Oxford Ties, London Too, Reduced from $3 to $2.25 Boys’ A Calf Button, sizes 242 to Reduced from $3 to $2 Boys’ Calf Lace Bal's Reduced from $3 to $2 Boys’ Calf Strap Low Ties, ä from $2. 2 to 81.50 Boys’ Calf Low Button Reduced from $3.50 to Boys’ Goat Opera Slippers.Reduced from 1.50 to $1 NEW FIRM !| KROECER & LINDE, 419 FRANKLIN AV., OPP. D. CRAWFORD & aan We are ready with a well-selected stock of Carpets Window Shades, Rugs, Mats, etc., to meet the wants of Our prices will meet all competition, and we ask an inspection of stock bove lines. hefore purchasing. Respectfully, Oil-Cloths, O all buyers of goods goods tae the {7 ROBGER & ITN DE FORMERLY WITH F. W. ROSENTHAL & CO. CRAWFORD S. 4 Wednesday. Avenue B. A certain house not a week ago advertized and pictured a lace pompadour yoke chemise at 50 cents as a special “sale” price, and here we've been selling it all along at 45 cents as a regular Crawford price without a bit of fuss. The same identical muslin and lace, bought of the same manufac- “turer. Our regular customers knew we don’t let anybody even with us on prices, and weren't deceived; others didn’t and got bit. They Il know better next time. Here’s a list for you to ponder over. Excellent quality muslin chemise, pompadour yoke, solid Hamburg, embroidered edging—50 cents! Muslin skirts—40 cents!!! Good muslin skirts, tucked cam- bric flounce, cluster 7 tucks above fiounce, 60 cents. There's a good, tout, corded band chemise for 35 cents—at Crawford's. Drawers, deep hem, cluster tucks, yoke band, 25 cents. That’s a Crawford spe- cial. And remember this under- wear is all well-made, made of good muslins, not a raw seam to be found, made with lock-stitch, and made to wear. Corset covers, 25 cents. A new V front of solid Hamburg, 50 cents. Night dresses. 45 cents. Extra big is our 50-cent night dress. Take a look at it; you'll be surprised. A beautiful Hubbard gown, tucks and Hamburg insertion and her- * ying-bone trimming, 75 cents. For the little tots: Cambric dresses, 45 cents! But see what's in to-morrow’s papers about p. CRAWFORD & co. REAL ESTATE SPECULATORS AND CAPITALISTS—ATTENTION. If you want W in valuable business and residence property don’t forget to attend the SPECIAL COM- SIONER’S SALE, at the east front door of the Court-House, in the City of St. Louis, on Monday, May 9, at 12 o’clock M., at which time and place I will sell, the following described prop- erty, to-wit n seat by 500 feet on College avenue, in block No. 3,400; well-improved and will ea fine surburban residence SEOCOND—10t. 20 feet by 109 feet, on Chestnut improved with a two-story brick house, 8 rooms, and known as No 1619 Chest- st. RID t. 40 feet 6 inches —4 109 feet, on Pine st.; 1 with two two-story brick hous Nr ys and known as Nos. 1610 — ad 1612 P Pine H—Lot, 30 feet by 134 feet, on the south- east corner of Tenth and ust sts., im- proved witha three-story brick house in front on Locust, and two-story bric« in rear on hy st., and known as No. 924 Locust st., d 308, 310, 312 and 314 N. Tenth st. t. 28 feet by 100 feet, on west line of th st., improved with a a wd and known as No. 113 FOURTH house, Ftd postponement of sale on account of the TERMS—One-third cash, balance in one and two years, with interest at the rate of 6 per cent per annum, payable annually; deferred payments to be se- cured by Deed of Trust, with privilege of paying all cash. Sales made subject to the approval of the Circuit Court, City of St. Louis. Title absolutely perfect. Taxes of 1887 to be. pela by purchaser. For full information, apply to MARTROM D. LEWIS, Special Commissioner, 615 Chestnut Street, Second Floor. FOR ALL One-Minute Goffee Pots USE DWINELL, HAYWARD & G0.'S THREE-POUND CANS Royal Java and Mocha Cotfes FOR SALE BY ALL First-Class GrOcers AND AT THE DELICATESSEN LUNCH ROOMS, GREELEY-BURNHAM GRO. CO., Agents DIVIDEND NOTICES. D ND OTI ve assignment 8 — all 5 ICE.—In —Notice is hereby . that on and after By! 14 , at room 66, 27 Build- ing, 304 — „Bi. ae 5 — — aor eng aes estate of and — di nd of five 7 ot nt‘on all demands allowed — se Lous i 8 er., & Co, | SPECIAL BARGAINS OFFERED — Wo ENNY & GENTLES FOR OUR MAY SALE WHEK THE FOLLOWIN G, y WHICH EIA 25 Per Cent Less Than Regular Prices: SULTS. Misses sarees Suits, from et to 16 years, price 980 to $3.75—only price of maki 53 — at Spring Suits, all shades, $5 and $7.60—only Misses Gingham Dresses, 280, 35c and 50c—only price of making. JERSEYS. A manufacturer’s sample line of pure wool fancy and % 12 8 Jerseys, all at 990; regular price 100 dozen Boucle Jerseys at 73c; worth $1.25. CURTAINS. 63 pes Madras Curtain Goods, 5c; regular price 20c. 1. Holland Window Shades, wm st coring fixt-* ; regular price SPEC ust received: 500 pairs genuine Nottingham Lace Curtains, 3% yards aud 83 151 — 1.85 a pair; regular price a pai Laces ald Embroideries' Every lady should see our Laces and Embroideries, as We are offering bargains in these goods that can't be matched anywhere. SWISS SKIRTINGS. Just received—500 pcs Swiss Skirting at away below regular prices, These goods are embroidered, 36 inches, and have been sold at $1.50 per yard; will sell this lot at 85c. EGYPTIAN SKIRTINGS. Don’t fail to see our 50c Egyptian Skirtings in cream and beige. Onlya few more left. They are very cheap. Black Spanish Guipure Skirtings. Twenty pieces all pure silk Spanish Guipure Skirt- ings, very heavy Maltese patterns, at s yard; worth 32.5. MILLINER THe Trott, and Nothing Bot the Tenth! You cannot find a better assortment of HATS, BON- NETS, FLOWERS, FEATHERS and TRIMMINGS to match ours in Quality, Price or Taste. This fact is admitted by the public, who throng our Millinery Parlors daily. DO YOU DOUBT IT? Woll, just pay us a friendly visit, examine our goods and prices: they speak for themselves. Just received, a fine selection of the Scarcest Shapes to be had in all colors and prices. Among them are the La Tour, Lady Cleveland, Dandy, Superb and Large Buffalo Bill Hats ONE HUNDRED NEW AND ELEGANT PATTERN HATS Added to our tasty and beautiful stock. AND BONNETS d 1 display of goods to be seen in this city. PENNY & CENTLES, Southwest Corner Broadway and Franklin Av. SPECIAL. NEW APPARATUS OF DR. MOREL FOR TREATMENT OF CONSUMPTION According to the me hell of Dr. L. Bergeon, and guarantee — per- fect in every respect. Manufactured and for sale b A. S&S. ALOR Ge "ae Surgical Instrument Makers, Corner Fourth and Olive Streets, St. Louis. Home Comfort Ranges, As a convenience to our friends who are not easy of access to our retail rooms, we beg to an- nounce that our goods can now be bought of William Thuener, 3126 Easton Av. Metzger & Von der Au, 2359 S. B’way. Bannon & Co., 1804 John Reiss, 3606 N. Lafayette Av. Fourteenth St. Our assortment at £11 North Fourth Street is complete, and all interested in GOOD RANGES will please call. Wrought lron Range Co. 92° aE! UMBRELLA (WM. A. DROWN & CO., MAKERS, PHILADELPHIA and NEW YORK.) It never cuts and wears like leather. All sizes, from 26 to 80 inch, and at prices from $3.25 to $10, WM. BARR DRY GOODS 00. WOOD CARPETS Inlaid Hard-wood Floors! LATEST Boron; THROWN OUT, The Celebrated Adams Ex- press Robbery Case Ends Suddenly To-Day. Judge Normile Orders the Jury to Acquit Ex-Messenger Fotheringham, Because the Court Has No Jurisdiction and Cannot Try the Case—The Halt Called When the Evidence Developed That the Robbery Began Near Oak Ridge, Mo.—A Verdict So Curious That Counsel Never Heard of It Before—The Messenger Dis- charged—Probability of Further Prose- cution—Criticizing the State’s Opening. The trial of Express Messenger David 8. Fotheringham was resymed in the Criminal Court this morning. The court-room was well filled with spectators, but by no means crowded. As on the previous days of the trial, the mother of the defendant was seated beside him, and Celsus Price, Jasper N. Burks and other friends of Fotheringham were pres- ent. There were also a few ladies inside the bar. CONDUCTOR H. C. SPENGLE, who took outthe Frisco train the night of the robbery, was recalled to the stand, his cross- examination not having been finished yester day. Mr. Harvey took up the cross-examina- tion of the witness where he had left off yes- terday. Mr. Spengle said he had met Fother- ingham previous tothe robbery, but was not well acquainted with him. . The train, after leaving the Union Depot, stopped at Grand avenue, at Chelteuham, at Oak Ridge and South Kirkwood, and at Mincke, where there was an obstruction on the track. It was at the last-named place that he knocked on the car-door, and received no response. Afterward Fotheringham was found bound, and he stated that he had heard the witness knock on the car door, but that Wittrock was standing over him at the time witha revolver in his hand, and that was why he did not give the alarm. Marshall crossing was about ten miles from Mincke, and Pacific was a mile west. of the crossing. The State law required them to stop at Marshall crossing, and they also made a stop at Pacific. At St. Clair he he | cry of help from Fotheringham’s ar. | messenger was found bound lying in the car with his face down. He was securely bound— he was tied to stay’’ said the wit- ness. When Fotheringham was unbound his limbs appeared stiff and useless. A handkerchief appeared to have been placed on the meseenger’s wrist and twine and leath- er afterward to secure him the better. A rope was tied around Fotheringham’s neck and do the other end of it was tied a heavy iron casting thrown over the safe in such a manner that if he attempted to move,the rope would choke him. The witness told the de- fendant at St. Olair to make up a report of what was missing and have it ready to give to him at Sullivan. The witness saw a bag of silver cut open, but could not tell from the appearance of things what was missing as he had not known what was in the car. At Sulli- van Station Fotheringham told him he was engaged in checking his way bills when he was attacked. IIe told him that the robbertook his revolver from him and thought he had taken it from the car. The witness did not see any weapon in the car. In his report made at Cuba Junction Fothering- ham gave a description of the robberas weigh- — k pounds or more, a light mustache and light complexioned, with large feet and hands. The witness did not remember the description fully as he was excited and busy at the time. At St. Clair the witness instructed the tele- 2 operator, who knew as much as anyone of the robbery, to telegraph all about it to St. Louis. Fotheringham afterward told the con- ductor that the amount stolen was between $40,000 and $50,000. At firstthe messenger re- fused to give it because it was against the rule of the company. The witness had been interviewed severa times, and once they were confronted each with the other at the Southern Hotel. Their statements there were materially the same, at least the witness could see no important difference in what they said. After that the witness was interviewed no more. He sup- posed the idea in having them confront each other was to have them contradict each other. Mr. Harvey wanted to know if the witness was not convinced, from what he had seen, of the innocence of the defendant. e question was objected to and ruled out. The witness was discharged. Circuit Attorney Clover then stated that the indictment against Fotheringham charged him both witb larceny and receiving stolen prop- erty. They would electto try only the lar- ceny count and would dismiss as to the re- ceiving the stolen property. JAMES B. BARRETT of Peirce City, route agent of the Aaams Ex- ence —— 17 was called to the stand. otheringham had been running as messenger for some time, but had only been in the wit- ness’ territory ‘since June. There was a rule of the company — 4 ae a messe r from permitting anybody to ride in his car without an order from the Superintendent, but he did not know whether the defendant was aware of this rule. The defendant had asked and received berms last September to allow some part 3 to ride with him. The witness did not know John Bronson and had 2 — a note to any such 8 sel to permit him ride om t. prise to Pierce * K had he ever given the de- fendant e her written or oral instructions to take this — in his car and teach him the route. [Jonn Bronson * the name written in the order presented to Fotheringham by Cummings]. On cross-examination Mr. Barrett admitted that in the book of Instructions to messengers there was arule requiring messengers to take | persons into their car . —— — 2. 2 sented 2 from 4 of the a Mg — essengers to t Fortheringham. ee was a good witness for the de- "| 573; en in the report. He was asked to read the 3 objected, holding that he could only use his notes of the conversation to re- fresh his memo The statement which he {~~ * nhis hand was not signed by Fother- m. e Court rulea that the statement could onl "be used to refresh his memory. There was considerabie wrangling over the matter and Judge Normile finally sug- gested that 2 5 witness be withdrawn and given — to refresh his memory — reading over his notes and that another witness be eam ined in the meantime. The State wanted to have him read his notes and asked for ques- tions in regular order so that he would have to refer to him. This was objected to by the defense who claimed it was against the rules of evidence. Judge Laughlin wanted to know if Mr. yn gd could produce a book containing such arule. Joan, sir, unless they have all been de- stroyed like the express company’s book of rules,’’ was the retort. There was considerable more wrangling and finally the witness stated that Fotheringham said his car was entered bya man who pre- sented a letter to him from Route Agent Bar- rett instructing him to take the man in the car and show him the route. At Oak Ridge the man attacked him from behind and held 4 re- volver to hishead. He made him sit down with his back to the safe and then bound him, took his keys and went through the safe. The robber got off just this side of Pacific. At St. Clair Fotheringham gave the alarm and re- ported the robbery at the next station and was ordered to come back. THE IMPORTANT QUESTION. During the examination of Allison he was asked by Judge Laughlin about Oak Ridge and what had occurred there. He replied that it wasthe place where Fotheringham said the robbery had occurred. ‘*Where is Oak Ridge?“ inquired the Court of Judge Laughlin. It is astation out on the road, was the ply. In what County?’’ — In St. Louis County, just this side of Kirk- wood,’’ said Mr. Ciover. The Court nodded and the examination of the witnesses was proceeded with. On cross-examination the witness stated that he was the private stenographer of Super- intendent Damsel of the Adams Express Com- any, engaged in prosecuting fo eigen remy otheringham got back early in the mornin about 7 o’clock, and this statement was o tainedfrom him then. The witness did not know whether Fotheringham was ordered to come back or returned of his own accord, but believed he returned without being ordered to come back. This finished his examination and he was permitted to come down from the stand. The Court then ordered that the jury retire, and it was known from his questions that the question of venue was to be decided. When the jurors hau been locked in an ante- room, the Court stated that before the case progressed any further he wanted to know whether he had any jurisdiction in the matter. If he did not there was no use trying the case. He wanted to know whether the State had any evidence to offer to show that the crime had not been commenced at Oak Hill, and progressed to some point further West, and he also wanted to know whether the State would claim that any of the stolen property was carried into this — by Fotheringham. Circuit Attorney Clover said the State had no proof that he had, and would make no such claim. They based their jurisdiction on sec- tion 1,696 of the revised statutes, which provides that any offense committed on a steamboat or railroad train may be tried in any county through which such boat or train passes, The Court inquired if any of the attorneys had anything to say in regard to the validity of this section. He was informed,that they had not, and then said: THROWN OUT OF COURT. The view the Court entertains of this statute isfnot a doubtful one. I regret that as this trial has progréssed so far, it cannot be finished in this court. We have reached a stage ofthe investigation which discloses, for the first time, a state of facts that precludes this court from jurisdiction over the offense if any was committed by the accused. The robbery or larceny, whichever it may prove to be, was commenced at Oak Ridge, in. St. Louis County, on a train moving west and away from this city. How long it consumed to effect the asportation of the contents of the safe of the express company may be reason- ably approximated. It is at least certain that it was consummated farther from the territorial limits of the jurisdiction of this court than it was commenced, and was neither begun nor ended in the City of St. Louis. It is a very old principle of the common law that offenses must be tried in the vicinage or neighborhood where they were committed. The earliest juries were confined to eye- witnesses who formed their verdicts solely on their own kKnowl- edge. Later on persons were taken in England to distant countries, denied process for witnesses in their behalf, tried without an opportunity of proving their inno- cense and frequently executed, not for their guilt, but as victims of oppression or poverty. In order to guard against the possibility of such injustice ever finding a _ foot- ing on this side of the ocean, the various State Constitutions provide that criminal offences must be prosecuted in the Counties where they happen to be perpetrated. In the case before the court I have no. doubt that the convenience of both sides is best subserved by a trial here. cannot consult convenience, however, and must be controlled solely by the provision of the Constitution which emphatically declares that an offense can de tried only in the 2 ity where committed. This mean ing ' the Constitution is manifest. ’ ‘ authorizing prosecutions in a County t from the one in which the crime y occurred, has been repeatedly de- 1 to de null and void by the Supreme art ot this State. (See 72d Mo., 102; 75th Mo., 87th Mo., 1 The indictment in this case is evidently founded on the supposed validity of section 1,696, which authorizes a prosecution for an offense committed on a railroad car in any County through which the car may run, no matter what may be the County in which the offense may have really happened. This particular section has never been before the 8 Court, itis true, but sec- tion 1,691 bas been, and is ‘declared unconsti- tutional and void (87th Mc., 164). They are alike in principle and each declares, that offenses may be prosecuted in a county different from the one wherein the offense occurred. All laws of this nature are declared unconstitutional, and ae ak sec- tion 1,696, relied on to brin his case within the jurisdiction of this — cannot for this reason be upheld. It is 41 void. Since the money mentioned in the indictment was nottaken from the express company in the city of St. Louis, nor any part of it brought into this city by the defendent atter it was stolen, this court has no jurisdiction. The case must be discontinued here and trans- ferred to St. Louis County. „Gentlemen, said the Court in conclusion, I have no doubt of the unconstitutionaiity of this law. I have tried in every way to have the case terminated here as long as it pro- this far, but I can see no s to do CIRCUIT ATTORNEY CLOVER wanted to know what course the Court won id adopt in reference to the case. He wanted to know how he should act himself in the prem- ises. The Court said that the course of the Circuit ttorn was plain. Section 1, was im- tended — agen him in this matter, but — was cl x unconstitutional also. 1. — was the section under which he could act. It on account of ment and the proof he could be reindicted. THE VERDICT. read a verdict instru - 9 until the Grand- jury of St. Louis could take matter. action in the The Court replied that he N no power to do this under section 1,609 which was PE OIRO uting Attorney An. fe the case and lee action * saw fit in the 1. u him take ansy, in regard premises. . sue discharge of 2 — — moved ohnson and grap ines Attorney Clover said there was an- other indictment him erthe same section in which he would enter a nollie prose- qui as the same point was involved and the proof exactly the same a LURID — STATEMENT. berg. Harvey and Johnson, attorneys for Fotheria claim thatthe State made as- a f “opening address for which they ro ang no — Whatever, and that by letting the trial p s this far without giving them a chance to utsuch unfounded statements did great injustice to their client. One thing is quite certain, and thatis if the State can prove all Mr. McDonald claimed the can, the express company will have no d culty in having Fotheringham reindicted or in convicting him, either. If they have this proof the + ge will see that he will not go etl The proof will be brought out at a future trial of the messenger if it is in ex- istence, dif there is no future trial, the claims made will have to be taken in the nature of abluff. As far as the case pro- gressed the testimony was allin the messen- ger’s favor. KENTUCKY DEMOCRATS. The State Convention in Session at Louis- ville—A Lively Time. LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 4.—The Democrati<¢ Convention, which meets to nominate a ticket for State offices, has just been called to order in Liederkranz Hall in this city at noon to- day by Col. J. Stoddard Johnston, Chairman of the State Central Committee. Senator Sam. E. Hill of Hartford will probably be elected temporary chairman. Then will follow the appointment of the usual commit- tees, on credentials, on permanent organiza-. tion and onresolutions. After the committees are named, the convention will probably take a recess until 3 or 4 o’clock this after- noon. The first thing in order, when it reassembles, will be the report of the Com- mittee on Credentials. Next will come the report of the Committee on Permanent Organ- ization, which will recommend John G. Car- lisle for permanent Chairman. On taking the Chair Mr. Carlisie will make an address. Then the convention will devote its attention tothe nomination of candidates and the adoption of a platform. Gen. 8. B. Buckner will be nominated for Governor, very likely by acclamation. The only contests are for Attorney-General and for Superintendent of Public Instruction. In the first race there are but two candidates; inthe latter contest there are five candidates. Public interest centers In the platform. — ates have been ouring into the city — * e last twenty- — hours, and the gathering will be one ot the largest and most representative since the war. A LIVELY FLURRY. The State Democratic Convention has just recovered from a little flurry as unexpected as it was, for a time lively. Temporary Chalr- man Hill had just concluded his address to the unterrified. when the. Hon, James McKenzie introduced a resolu: tion indorsing the administration of President Cleveland, and moved its adoption without waiting the completion of a permanent or- ganization or the formality of a reference to. the Committee on Kesolutions. McKenzie was cheered as he his resolution, but Congressman Pres Taulbee sprang to his feet and moved that McKenzie’s motion be laid upon the table, declaring that its adop- tion would commit the Democracy of Kentucky to policies to which it was known to be antagonistic, such as the silver, civil service, etc. He was for any resolution indorsing President Cleveland’s honesty and integrity of purpose. (Cheers. ) After withdrawing his motion to lay upon the table, his motion that the resolution be re- ferred to the Committee on Resolutions was assed. Chairman Hill afterward decided cKenzie’s motion out of order. The con- vention is now proceeding to a permanent organization. REPUDIATE GEORGE. National Union Labor Party — Coke Workers Strike. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., May 4.—The conference ofthe Executive Committee of the National Union Labor Party yesterday did not go beyond the consideration of plans for State organization. Indianapolis was selected as the headquarters for the party. The chair- man of the committee, „ T. M. Gruelle, sald: We propose to go on with our organization an perfect it if possible. The fact is that the party has grown 80 since its inception as to make active measures in this direction absolutely necessary. Within sixty da 1 the Cincinnati Convention we had 900,000 members, and now I think we have fully 1, 200, 000. We are particularly @trong in Kansas, Nebraska and other Westie States, and will cut a very prominent figure in the national campaign next year. Me propose ta be entirely independent of the old party or- ganizations, and will consider no proposition looking toward coalition or fusion. Ferdinand Keener of Bradford, Pa., was made the member of the National Committee from Pe oem gg aero to succeed John B. Taves. Col. Jesse Harper from Illinois says that the Henry George element will not be recognized as such by the Union Labor party, and if they want to anize a national party on the isolated lan theory at Mr. George they can do it. The new party also proposes to shut out the Socialistic element if it can be done, The Reduced Their Wages. SAN FRANCISCO, May 4.—The American Sugar Refinery has made a 10 per cent reduc- tion in the wages of all its imployes except clerks, teamsters and coopers. The reduoc- tion affects 320 men. The company a year a voluntary increase of 10 oe! — t ar n matter re the unions to-night, quiry was sade atthe California Refinery u — ntended taking similar action. answer was no. e American Refine ery, cific route, is detained at Nr B. C., owing to the steamer on which it shipped from here being quarantined. The Coke-Workers’ Strike. PITtTsBurRG, Fa., May 4.—The coke-workere’ strike for 124% per cent advance in wages was inaugurated this morning. Over 13,000 men are idle and not one of the 12,000 ovens -A Conn See struggle mises protracted itter. Ey ulet, however 3