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Furn'turo .I 1 lfc » li: ""»lo^i'ißto.h,cjoiilit/ .rnjthin, y ,fil6 hn, n- >nee is one thiajrand s length J fh*7 j \ r >• » nolh «r, but there 1? nittho laast .-ca«>n in tSvll / \ li Lil ll in • wcrltl w..y the two should not jo toother Cjl TM*. I fHr == Hl n iv farbilti c Toiay alblng-is cheap does not V'lljf I necess-r ly make U cbeip, but tofay our fur- V I /jgr . "Pll ulttrjlj cheap acarc'lydoei It JdlllOO, Oirne -UK U_\l * ud " Pc for >°" r "'V«. And Id iootiig «-c . V> *ia£3»=»*-" •• :\ these Hall (ilia r<. A l?ota'i<j a loop 'a n hit S"?,*,?' •„ . WBrSS Pretties of all cepanmetits— li) DKAPEUY . V', DEPARTMENT. In the CABPaIT DM'kRT -7T QTEfIrVP ' MKNT yon wi'.l toe many n>iw ofl'icta. o mo C/V <DIIW/|lj; CjUrrUfVl.. whether you want Io buy oroot. Andngaiu v *c cay COME. • WIUIAMSoWImUSIC "STORE PIANQS "^feiae, A FDI.I, LINK Or MUSIC AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENT}. SEWING MACHINES Standard, Rota.y S mttlo. While and Other Long Shuttle Machines Supplies c c L1'~!1 SOUTH MPKWQ 4 i« ly optician, Watchmaker and Jewaler 121 & 123 N. Spring st. COR. FRANKLIN. Finn Blamond Setting n Sp.claltr. Watches, Clonks ,»,i<t Oewslry rare folly Repaired and Warranted. 97 ly The Herald CHAS. VICTOR HALL TRACT OF ADAM S STREET. L»rgeborne Villa int. lor sale in th suiHliwes': avenues 80 feet wide, lined with Pa.ni-, Mo.i terey Hnef, Oravlllas, Peppers, tho new Gum of Algiers and Masnollaj, tin., wiiich will give tt pa .'* "i 0 l ' flect w * lx mll « ot streets. Lots am 50x 150 t» 1* loot alleyt. ip:i!»0 FOR INSIDE LOTo: $10 rer month till one-half is paid, or one-thlru cash and i alance In flye years; or II you build you c*n have flvo y»ais'time. Get one while you can. Apply to office, '-!23 weet First stieet. 7-14 6m LOS ANGELES: FRIDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 20, 1893. A DISASTER AT SPOKANE. Terrific Explosion of Gas in Dye Works. Several Buildings Wrecked and Set on Fire. At Least One Precious Life Lost in the Flames. A Woman Burnad to Death In view of Those Trying; to Bare H«r—A Number of Other Persopa Badly Injured. By the Associated Press. FroKANB, Waeb., Oct. 19.—Shortly before 0 o'clock this evening a terrific explosion shook the business section of the city. A minute later flames broke out in a frame etoro on Howard street, between Spraguo and First streets. There had been a gas explosion in tbe dye works of C. L. Trotter, which quick ly set fire to that building and tbe adjoining book store of Henry Feiee. In the book store were half a dczen people. . Mrs. William Bean was caught in tbe debris and burned to desth in view of those trying to save ber. One man tried hard to pull away tbe wreck, but was finally driven back by the flames. Miss Ruth Turner and two men and n boy were injured on the head. One of the men was pinned by fallen timbers. Mios Turner and the other climbed ont of a window and appealed to the crowd for help to get out the imprisoned victims, but the flames were spreading so rapidly that no one would respond. Later the police and firemen broke through into the wrecked building and ! removed the body of Mrs, Bean. It is I feared that other lives may have been lost in the dye works, but the place is jso wrecked by the explosion and lire , that this uncertainty may not be cleared ■ before morning. Wiudov. » were broken four block away. Tbo proDerty lore will be between $5000 and $10,000. When Mrs. Bean saw that rescue was out of the question she gave fsirewell messages to her'husband and eblldron to Albert S. Smith, wbo tried to save her; he then fled for his own life, and not a moment too soon. Atthedoor he met a fireman, but the flames drove the ■ latter back. FARMERS' ALLIANCE. OrAoers Elected by the State Oouven tion at Fresno. ueis Mist came before the convention of tbe State Farmers' Alliance this fore noon was the election of officers for the ensuing year. J. L. Gilbert of Redding was re-elected president; Mrs. Mary F. Merrill of Stockton, vice-president. The other officers succeeded themselves and are: treasurer, J. 8. Barbae, Los An geles ; state business agent, J. M. Moore, San Francisco; lecturer, Bur dette Cornell of Sumrnerland, Santa Barbara county. Following is tbe state executive com mittee: E, M. Wardell, l.os Angeles; G. B. Johnson, San Jose; L. M. Lands borough of Florin, Sacramento county. J. L. Gilbert of Reedley, and J. E, Camp of Perkins, Sacramento connty, were elected delegates from this state to tbe national convention. Immediately after tbe election, the officers were in stalled. The convention also discussed the in surance feature, and much interest was shown in the matter. The Reform Press association has been taking further action today, and it is believed it will before adjournment effect a strong organization. IRRIGATION TOURISTS. The Delegates Visit San Bernardino and Redlands. San Bernardino, Oct. 10 —At 9 o'clock this morning a party of abont 50 civil engineers from tbe irrigation congress arrived iv tbie cijy, some of whom are delegates from foreign countries. Tbey were met at tne depot by-a committee of prominent citizens and driven in car riages through tbe principal streets of the city, thence to Harlem hot springs, where a bountiful lunch was served and the guests were given an opportunity to enjoy the hot sulphur baths. The afternoon was spent in visiting the irri gation system of Highlands , the Gage canal, tbe Riverside water ditches and other systems having tbeir source of supply in the immediate vicinity of this city. The Highlands system attracted much attention because of its neat but substantial ditches paved with stone and cement. Late this evening tbe en tire party were taken to Rediande. EVANS' CELL SEARCHED. An Alleged Plot to Reaone tha Impris oned Randlt. Fresno, Oct. 19. — L»at Tuesday Sheriff Scott received inf irma iin from Viealia that tlie friends of Chris Evans, the notorious train robber were plotting his escape from jail. The plan was to pass tools and weapons through the window to Evans' cell, and for Evans to kill the jailor at the first opportunity and escape. On receipt of the informa tion Evans was removed from the cell to the tanks, where he is now kept with the other prisoners. Evans' cell was searched but no weapons or tools wero found. California Odd Fellows. San Francisco, Oct. 19.—At the ses sion of the grand encampment of tbe I. O. O. F. today, it was decided to peti tion the sovereign grand lodge to reject the petition for a badge in lieuof regalia. The per capita tax was fixed at 40 cents. Grand Patriarch Downs made the fol lowing appointments: W, S. Potter of San Francisco, grand marshal; Joseph Foster, of Ban Diego, grand sentinel. E. Dunker was reappointed grand sen tinel. Conn band instruments. Agency at Fitsgerald's.cor. Spring and Franklin sts. 1 FINAL JUDGMENT. A Hot Semi on or the Rochester, N. T., Presbyterian Synod. Rochester, N. Y., Oct. 19. — Ths Presbyterian synod bad a hot session I today as the result of the consideration I of tbe report of the judicial committee, the main portion of which was on the i Briggs case. Tbe majority of the com | mittee decided in all points that final I judgment was rendered by the general assemby in 1893, clearly disposing of all Interlocutory questions, no matter when pending. No minority report was presented, and Rev. Dr. Miller made a speech against any talking over or vot ing on old question*. Dr. Francis Brown spoke against tbe report, and Rev, Stephen Hopkins said with some best that the general assembly arrived at its decision by ' brute power." This created an up.oar, and Hopkins changed bis words to "exercise of its power." After further heated discussion the committee report was adopted by a large majority. ONLY TWO 8CRVIVOK9. Nearly All or the Crew of a Spanish Vessel r.o«t. Galvkstoh, Tex,, Oct. 19.—The Mal lory liner Lampasas has just arrived. She has on board Jose Sonmco and Pedro Antegu?rra, survivors of the Spanish vessel Juan Jotamulza, Captain Jose Llinan, from Mobile for Seville, stave laden. The Jotamulza became water logged October 5th and sank till only the forecastle remained above water. The crew of 12 and tbe captain were one by one drowned as they dropped off the forecastle exhausted. When rescued tbe survivors were five days without food or water. ' FIHHElT UP BY DIVERS. ALL THE NEWBERN'S TREASURE RECOVERED. Captain Von Helms Will Have a nard Time to Kxplnln How His Ves ael <■'■>! So Far Out or Its Coarse, San Francisco, Oct. 19.—The Pacific Coast Steamship company received in formation today that the last of the i treasure that went pown in the wreck of | the steamer Newbern had Been recov ered by divers, and would be mrwarded ' to this city on the Coos Bay. In con ; nection with the wreck of the Newbern the customary investigation promises to | endanger Captain Von HelA's certificate and license. Besides tbe proposition of ' solar out of tier course on a dangerous coast, there have been statements made by some of the passengers that wili be likely to force the captain to defend the charge that he did not even have a thick fog as an excuse. The paseengers do not know what sort of weather the Newbern was steaming through juBt prior to striking the rocks, but a num ber of them are unhesitating in declar ing that the shore line was plainly visi ble when on deck, and that the fog was not thick enough to interfere with vision for a considerable additional distance. CHURCH AND STATE. Two Prominent Statesmen Attend Car dinal Gibbons' Hanq.net. Baltimore, Md., Oct. 10. —A banquet was given Cardinal Gibbons by the Catholic club here this evening. Among those present were Vice-President Stevenson, Senator Gorman and a num ber of Catholic dignitaries. Prior to the banquet the cardinal held a recep tion. Cardinal Gibbons occupied the seat of honor, with Vice-President Stevenson and Archbishop Ireland to bis right and Senator Gorman and Arch bishop Redwood to his left. Cardinal Gibbons, responding to a toast to his health, said it was not as good as it used to be. He was glad of tbe harmony existing between church and state, as represented by leading representatives here. He would be sorry to Bee religion and state any closer j than tbey now are in this country. Senator Gorman followed, and in | glowing terms eulogized Cardinal Gib bons. Archbishop Ireland also made I an address congratulating the cardinal. The W. C. T. U. Convention, Chicago, Oct. 19.—The reports of Mrs. Matilda B. Carse on the financial status of the Women's temple was the topic of interest in the W. C. T. J. convention today. It was finally adopted unani mously, with slight alterations. Tho discnssion developed much heat and unmistakahle signs of hostility to the temple scheme by many prominent delegates. Many questions were asked, but all weie apparently satisfied it. the end. Memorial services and miscel laneous addresses occupied the remain der of the session. Pilfering Bmployeel. Naw York, Oct. 19.—1t is reported that one of tbe largest retail dry goods firms in the city has been victimized to tbe extent of $160,000 by several em ployees. Superintendent of Police Byrnes re fused to affirm or deny tbe truth of tbe rumor. A number of leading dry goods proprietor denied any such occnrrence. Fire at Madera. Madera, Cel., Oct. 19.—Last night fire gutted the first story of tbe Breslin block, occupied by John Noble, with a butcher shop. The loss on tbe building and contents is $3900, partially insured. Persuaded by Force. Macon, Mo., Oct. 19.—Tha Hnntsville coal mine strikers today by force in duced tbe miners at Ardmore to quit work. Sheriff White is preparing for trouble. A sea bath at home with Turk's Island sea salt is exhilarating, Recommended by all physicians. For sale by all drug gists; 15c a package. For sunburn and frecklea use only Perfecta Face Cream-; safe and sure, For sale by A. E. Dittieboy, druggist. 311 Soy.th Spring street. A MISPLACED SWITCH. Another Railroad Horror in Illinois. i A Disastrous Collision Near Kankakee. Seven Persons Killed and as Many Badly Injured. A Fast Mall on the Illinois Central Crashes Into a Freight— Details of the Disaster Dlfiicult to Obtain. By the Associated Prest. Chicago, Oct. 19. —A serious wreck is reported on tbe Illinois Central, near Kankakee. Seven people are said to be killed and a number of others seriously injured. Tbe Inter Ocean's special from Kankakee says: Another horrible wreck occurred at midnight on the 111 --nois Central railroad, at Otto Junction, four miles south of Kankakee, in which it is reported seven persons were killed and about as many badly injured, A fast mail, north-bound, crashed into a freight as the latter was rounding tbe V from the Kankakee and Western rail road, preparatory to coming to this city on tha main line of the Illinois Central. The only information obtainable at thia hoar ia given above. A Texas sleeper was on tbe train, and it is thought tbe dead and wounded are in that. The place where the wreck oc curred is a desolate locality. At 2 o'clock a relief train with a wrecking crew and physicians were sent out from Kankakee. A misplaced : switch is said to have been tbe cause of the wreck. Tbe wrecked train consisted of a mail car with four clerks, a bag gage car, two day coaches and the Texas Bleeper. The Illinois Central officials refuse to give any information what ever. Later—lt is now said tbe wreck is not as serious as at first reported, it being rumored that eight people were injured and none killed outright. Three of tbe moGt seriously injured are being cared for at Kankakee, whils the others are being brought to Chicago on a special train. The Beriously injured are: C. E. Lit tle, Chicago: C. D. Davis, Georgia; O. D. B'own, baggageman, Cbi ago; J. M. Marlay, Piano, 111. A number of others are «lightly -l injured* NORTHERN PACIFIC AFFAIRS). Cray ton Ive» to Be tho Next President of the Company. Mew York, Oct. 19.—The annual re port of the Northern Pacific railroad, submitted to tbe stockholders at the meeting today, shows that the gross earnings, including receipts from the Wisconsin Central and other leased and branch roads, for the year ending June :10 th, were $29,551,303; operating ex penses and taxes, $18,593,340; net earn ings from operating, $10,757,963; other receipts, $2,166,727; total net income, $12,924,690; againat which have been accrued the following charges: Rentals, $3,489,724; interest on funded debt, $7,092,160; guarantee to branch road companies, $1,453,972; interest on other than on funded debt, $499 716; sinking funds accrued, $1,117,538; snndries, $160,838; totcds, $14,813,945. making a I deficit for tbe year of $889,256. During tbe fiscal year the funded debt was increased by the issue of $6,000,000 collateral trust notes, and decreased by the redemption of the following bonds by the action of the sinking fund: Mis souri division. $32,000; Pend D'Oreille division, $28,000; general first mortgage bonds. $423,000; general second mort gage bonds, $212,000. From tbe proceeds of land sales these bends have been canceled; Pend D'Oreille division, $382,000; total redac tion of funded debt, $1,087,000. Tbe land commissioner's report shows sales for tbe year of 280,511 acres, amounting to $1,251,397. The number of acres remaining unsold is 38,442,500. Tbe annual election of directors wbfeb began today was adjonrned until tomorrow in order to give all the stock holders an opportunity to vote. In all about 580,000 shares of stock, 40,000 less tban tbe total cast at the last an nual election, voted today. Of tbis number 420,000 shares were voted by Brayton Ives and August Belmont and their associates, and 160,000 sbaraß by the Villard faction. All the ballots were cast for the Ives and Belmont ticket, the Villard faction having with drawn from the field, and of course tbe Ives ticket will be elected. When the new directors meet they will elect as president Brayton Ivee. Robert Harris will in all probability be chosen as first vice-president. A World's Fair Ranqnet. Chicago, Oct. 19.—The associated ex hibitors in machinery ball at tbe world's fair gave, at Kinsley's, tonight, a ban quet in honor of tbe chief of machinery, L. W. Robinson, chief engineer of the United States navy. Tbe floral decora tions were beautiful, the principal piece being a model of tbe I'nited States cruiser San Francisco, set in tbe center of the main table in a sea of forest vio lets. The toastmaster was Alexander Gordon of New York. A magnificent silver dinner service was presented to Robinson by tbe exhibitors in apprecia tion of hie work aa bead of the depart ment. A Millionaire Drowned, Detroit. Mich., Oct. 19.—A special dispatch from Dnluth, Minn., to tbe Free Press says a telegram was received there today, stating that Charles H. Wells, a millionaire lumberman and capitalist of Saginaw, Mich., while out hunting with a party of friends on Bow string lake, Minn., was drowned yester day by tbe upsetting of his canoe. Ladies' bate cleaned, dyed, reshaped and trimmed. California Straw Works, 964 South Main atreet, opposite Third. TWELVE PAGES. WORLD'S FAIR NOTES. Ctchool Children end Street Crchlne Again Overrun the Exposition Grounds. Cbicaoo, Oct. 19.—School children overran the fair grounds again today. The numbers were increased by addi tions from tbe schools of neighboring cities, and by two trainloads of news boys and bootblacks from the city. At noon the children rang the new liberty bell in honor of the anniversary of the surrender of Lord Gornwallis, giving a grand signal of 51 strokes—one for each state and territory and one of welcome to tbe Hawaiian islands. It seems tonight after a walk through tbe principal hotels as if every other man now in tbe city is from New York, prepared to celebrate Manhattan day Saturday. Everybody is talking about that day as it is expected to be second only to Chicago day itself. All the rail roads report tonight that tbey are break ing tbe records for excursions between . this city and Gotham. Mayor Gilroy of New York, Richard Croker, Joseph J. O'Donoghue and many other prominent New Yorkers are already here and more are coming. Chairman McDowell of the Columbian liberty bell committee is actively en gaged in an endeavor to have the new liberty and peace bell take an active part in the celebration in Jerusalem at the opening of the twentieth century. The South park commissioners and the world's fair council of administra tion held a prolonged conference tonight. Two things wore positively and irre vocably decided. There will be no fair next summer, and the park commission* era wili hold the world's fair directory strictly te tbe requirements of their $109,000 bond for restoring tbe grounds, Tbe total admissions today were 334, 702, of which 307,417 were paid. A LOG IN THE COFFIN. DR. T. THATCHER GRAVES NOT IN HIS GRAVE. A Dummy Rnrled In Hia Place and He Alive and Hiding In a Foreign Country—A Sensational Story. Denver, Oct. 19.—Tbe News publißbeß a sensational story to the effect that Dr. T.Tbatcher Graves, tne famous poisoner, wbo was supposed to have suicided in jail, is not dead. It is maintained that a pine log occupied the coffin instead of the body. The story is given on the authority of Charles N. Cbaldler, a I wealthy citizen of Thompson Center, ! Cenn., Graves' old home, and where the .body was supposed to have been buried. Chaldler and a follow townsman, Steph en Morse, are now here. They declare the coffin was opened at tbe grave against the protests of tbe widow, and found to contain a pine log, and that the supposed dead doctor is now enjoying his freedom in a foreign coun try. The rumor has been enrrent here some time that the body carried from the county jail was really wax; that among the parties to tbe deception were some high officials and a secret organiz ation. This rumor is strengthened by the refusal to allow the remains to be viewed, except by tbe most intimate friends, and by tbe farther fact that tbe widow refused to allow the remains to be enbalmed. Providence, R. L, Oct. 19.—The story from Denver about a log instead of a body in Dr. Graves' coffin has been rife bere for several days, but no attention was paid to it. So far as could be gath ered from what occurred at the grave on Tuesday the coffin contained the body of the unfortunate man. BATTLE Off TRENTON. A Monument Unveiled in Commemora tion of the Event. Trenton, N. J., Oct. 19.—A monu ment in commemoration of the battle ot Trenton was nnveiled here this after noon with imposing ceremonies. The day's exercises began with a procession of troops and governor to the monu ment, followed by the unveiling; then a counter march and review at the court house by Governor Wertz. Five thou sand troops from New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Con necticut participated. A great con course of people assembled to witness the ceremonies. The principal feature of the monument is a large bronze stat ue of Washington standing on a hand some shaft. Tbe monument is 150 feet above tbe street level. Pullman Oar Profits. Chicago, Oct. 19.—The annual meet ing of the Pullman Palace Car company was held today. All the directors were re-elected and the usual quarterly divi dend of $2 per share from the net earn ings declared. The net revenue of the company for the year ended July 31st was $11,389,896; total disbursements, $7,383,447, leaving an excess of reve nue carried to the credit of the income account of $4,006,449. Maurice and BfUlla. Naw Yobk, Got. 19. —Maurice, tbe al leged son of tbe Duke de Costilligan, a Belgian nobleman, shot Millie Alexan der in a bouse on West Fifth street to night, and then blew out hie brains. Tbe couple were not married but had been living together for a couple of years and quarreled. West M (1 »t Stay in Jail. San Francisco, Oct. 19.—Dr. Eugene F. West, wbo ie charged with the mur der of Addie Gilmore, whose mutilated body was found in tbe bay, will have to remain in jail pending trial. Judge Beawell today refused to allow his re lease on bail. That Match Raoe. Chicago, Oct. 19.—That match race boween Lamplighter, Yo Tambien and Cliffard is definitely settled for October 20th. It is important to know that a correct fit in fine tailoring can be had at moder ate prices from H, A. Getz, 112 West Third street. FAIR AWARDS. NUMBERS OF OUR RURAL COUSINS JUBILANT OVER TUB SUCCESS OP THEIR EXHIBITS AT THE COUNTY FAIR. PRICE FIVE CENTS* A COMPROMISE ASSURED. The End of the Silver Fight Very Near. Democratic Senators Agree I pon a Bill. It Postpones the Repeal of the Sherman Law. Small Treasory Notes to Be Retired aad SM,O()0,O00 Silver Seigniorage to Re Coined—Congressional Proceedings. By the Associated Press. Washington, Oct. 19.—There is no doubt that the report beard on all aides about tbe capitol that a compromise bad been agreed upon by the Demo cratic senators, is substantially correct; yet there is a slight obstruction some where, which has rendered the members Oi the committee cautious about giving ont tbe details. It is believed the pres ident has not yet expressed his ap proval of the proposed substitute, and there are certain members who desire his approval before committing them selves absolutely to tbe bill. It may be stated explicitly, however, that tbe members of the senate on both sides of the chamber, regard it as pettled that a measure is in course of preparation at the hands of the Democratic steering committee, the conditions of which, ex cept as to details, have been practically agreed upon by the entire Democratic side of the chamber. Senator Voorhees today showed by every act that he con sidered the end near, and when ap proached npon the subject replied that he would not be surprised if another day's work should produce important results. THE TERMS OF COMPROMISE. The bill provides for the repeal of tbe Sherman iaw, bnt removes the date at which tbe repeal will take effect until tbe first ot January or the finet of .! uly, 1895. It retires treasury notes below $10; it coins $54,000,000 of tbe silver seigniorage now on hand; it makes tbe purchase of 4,500,000 ounces of silver per month mandatory. There is a wide divergency of views as to the bond question, and if Secretary Carlisle will only say tbe parity of gold and silver can be preserved without i bonds, tbe question will not be touched. If tliH question is handled at all, it will be dealt with indirectly by confirming right of the secretary of tbe treasury to issue bonds under the act of 1875, limit ing the amount to $200,000,000, tbe in terest to 3 per cent and the time to five years, and providing that the bonds shall be used only to strengthen the gold reserve, and not for banking pur poses. It will not be possible to introduce tbe bill before Monday. THE STEERERB AT WORK. The Democrats of the senate are de voting most of their time to an effort to agree among themselves, and are of tbe opinion that tbey are in a fair way to agree on a bill to be introduced at the beginning of next week. So many of them are engaged in this business that very few are in the senate today, bat the silver men, understanding tbe situation, did not suggest tbe absence of a quorum. It is a fact that tbe Democratic steering committee have almost agreed en a bill, and are now engaged in trying to get tbe various factions to accept it. The silver Democrats accept it rather readily, though not fully satisfied with tie lim ited recagnition of silver, bnt aim* of the repeal Democrats are still holding out for absolute repeal, and with these the committee is now labor ng. The opinion is expressed that if all of these cannot be won over, enough R 'publi cans can be sucured to pass th > meas ure. The most favorably conside ed propo sition contemplates the pu eh *c of silver at the present rate nntil fjO, iOO.OOO ounces are purchased. Vilas ie tie only member of the committee holding out against compromise. A consultation was held with Carlisle tbis afternoon. A REPUBLICAN CONFERENCE. An extended conference of Republican senators was held last night to talk over the situation, with a view to taking party advantage of any mistakes which the Democrats may make on finan cial questions. Only the repeal Republicans were present. It waa the practically unanimous opinion that the best policy was to remain quiet, neither helping the Democrats out of tbe present gnarl, nor doing anything to prevent the progress of tbe repeal bill, bnt if it becomes evident that the Dem ocrats can do nothing, then to prepare a Republican measure and ask the senate to pass it. The majority are in favor of ■mending the rules, if necessary to get the bill through, though there is some objection to any change whioh would help tbe Democrats in getting the elec tion and tariff bills through. There were some expressions favoring a com promise on tbe repeal bill. THE PRESIDENT UNMOVED. New York, Oct. 19.—A Washington special to the Daily America says: Sec retary of State Gresbam said tonight, after returning from a visit at the White j House, there could not be a compromise agreed to by tbe administration. He ■aid tbe administration had in no wi-e changed its position. He would say, though, the president was opposed to I extend the veto to Senator Gorman's i scheme of bringing abont unconditional repeal. SENATE PROCEEDINGS. Debate on the Repeal Rtll Resumed Arter a Prolonged Wrangle. Washington, Oct. 19. —In th 3 senate today tbe finance committee presented a report from tbe treasury department, in response to a resolution for informa tion as to the probability of a deficiency in the revenue o! the government. Tha