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yji LAST DIT!3:i TUESDAY EVENING. TOPEKA, KANSAS, JUNE 19, 1900. TUESDAY EVENING. TWO CENTS. i - Li hi v :-a r3 . The Movement to Nominate Him For Vice President Was Only Scotched and Not Killed by Hanna Forces HE IS ST1DIG BETWEEN. TWO FIRES. If He Refuses Vice Presidency May Lose Governorship. Convention Called to Chairman Senator Wolcott of Colorado Made Tem porary Presiding Officer. Philadelphia, June 18. At 12:35 o'clock I today the Republican national conven tion or 1S00 was called to order and thus the racking excitement of confidence and caution, of crashing bands and confusion of hotel corridors gave way to the definiteness and form of actual con vention proceedings. Senator Hanna, a3 chairman of the national committee, said the first word bringing the convention to order and then with the inspiring eloquence of Senator Wolcott of Colorado, as he assumed the temporary chairmanship, and the formal organization of the convention by the naming of the var ious committees, the work wa under way. ' ' The day opened auspiciously for the event. The sky was slightly overcast and there was none of the sweltering of many former national gatherings. The air was cool, the temperature below 70 and the indications were for good weather throughout the meeting. After being up half the night with the dem onstration of 30,000 marching men, fire works, bands, final caucuses and earn est conferences the army of delegates and the conspicuous figures of the con vention were slow to make their ap pearance. Hut the staid old Quaker City was early astir with preparation, and by 8 o'clock the streets took on an air of animation and anticipation as the crowds began to converge towards the convention grounds. The arrangements for transporting the great multitude from down town to the hall are admirable, many lines of electric cars giving ready conveyance. That splendid avenue. Broad street, leads to the most direct route, that on South street, andvall of the early cars along this line were crowded with those wishing to secure points of vantage in or around the building. The throngs were good natured and intensely earn est. The ladies showed their interest in the event by making up a considerable percentage of the moving hosts and the fair weather permitted all the color of bright parasols and mid-summer dress to be blended with the blaze of bunt ing. ON HAND EARLY. Out at the convention grounds the officials were early on hand with their corps of doorkeepers, sergeant-at-arms. tishers and pages, putting them through iina! drills in anticipation of the crush soon to come. According to the orders the doors were to be opened shortly af ter 10 o'clock and all the officials were to be at their posts an hour before that time. The first squad to put in an ap pearance was that under Organizer Owen, 300 strong, having charge of Seating the delegates and spectators. After them come the 400 assistants un der Sergeant-at-Arms Wisewell. more partif ularly to care for the interests of the delegates. Chief Doorkeeper Kerchival had an early drill, both at the outer gates and at the entrance doors, which gave promise of an avoid ance of the confusion and delay which often attends admission to conventions. During the early hours the inside of the convention hall presented the ap pearance of a' vast sea of pine, over hung with a wealth of festoon, bunting and historic portraits. It was very light, very airy and so arranged in the grad ual rise of seats from a common center as to give full opportunity for the dem onstrations of enthusiasm which were fcoon to come. On all hands were heard words of commendation, before the ad mirable facilities which the hall gave for a gathering of this character. Outsideof thehallthe approaches be gan to congest with the crowds during the early hours. GATES OPEN AT TEN. The cars added hundreds every min ute, and as the outer gates were not opened until ID o'clock the early arriv als were massed on the walks and streets awaiting the signal to get ir.. The street venders did a thriving busi ness in buttons and badges and a lively tre.de was carried on in seats for the convention at rates varying from $5 for a single session up tr, JG0 lor the three sessions. While these scenes were being enacted about the convention hall, the political managers and the delegates were hold ing their final conferences and caucuses and preparing for the work before theni. Illinois, Ohio and a number of other delegations held morning meetings for organization and felt the pulse of the in fi m n t-i n 1 Order at J 2:36 by Hanna. delegates on the vice presidential situa tion. Most of the state delegations ar ranged to go to the hall is bodies, many of them being escorted through the streets by their march:.ng clubs with bands ana banners. To the leaders, however, these out ward demonstrations had little Interest and they continued to jipend most of their time in the privacy of upper chambers at the hotels, trying to figure out the perplexing questions of candi dacy presented. The vice presidential Issue appeared to be as much Involved today as it had ever peen. Notwithstanding the declar ation of Governor Roosevelt and the confident predictions of Senator Han na's friends last night that the Roose velt stampede had been met and turned the leaders woke up on ':he opening day or tine convention in a half dazed condi tion over the uncertainty and conflict sua existing. The local papers gave prominence to the idea that the Roose velt statement was la.cking in that dVhmteness and force of expression of which the governor is a master when he desires to be exact. This, added to the doubt of mind among delegates and the crowd in general intended to give the Roosevelt movement another inning of energy. Even the governor himself was variously quoted, some of the ex pressions amounting to a declaration that his statement must not be taken as a. declination and that he would stand if drafted. ROOSEVELT RUMORS. One of the reported interviews, said to have occurred at 11 o'clock last night, long after the governor's statement and after the New York ard Pennsylvania caucuses was as follows: "Governor, the story is current that you have said your state would elimi nate you from the race fcr the vice presidency. Governor Roosevelt is said to have replied with exceeding warmth: "I have said nothing of the kind." This answer is variously construed, but at all events it adds to the uncer tainty in the minds of those who are about to frame the ticket. Still another statement, purporting to give the exact words of Governor Roosevelt to Joseph H. Manley of Maine, is as follows: "I will tell you that this is final. Absolutely nothing can induce me to accept the nomination. You can con sider this as my final word. I will not permit the convention to be stampeded for me." In another reported interview Gov ernor Roosevelt is said to have de clared after his formal statement that he would not consider a movement coming from New York or Philadelphia or from the north, but would bow to the will of the west and south. So far as Mr. Hanna and Mr. Piatt are con cerned, it is understood that the Ohio man takes the position that Governor Roosevelt's statement must be accepted in good fath as meaning that he Is out of the race, while Mr. Piatt, with out going into details, maintains simp ly that Roosevelt would be the nomi nee of the convention. LONG'S BOOM. Secretary Long's vice presidential boom has received some impetus, and the Massachusetts delegation is re gaining its courage. It appears that in a conference over long distance tele phone Secretary Long made it perfect ly plain that he does not want his name to be unduly urged if the :ide is toward Roosevelt. The Dolliver people are delighted at the demonstration evoked by the young Iowan during the parade last night, as the Illinois banners bearing the name "Dolliver" brought out generous enthu siasm. On all hands, however, it i3 felt that the great game between the powerful leaders of the convention is not Dlaved to its end and that the nominee will not be knovi-n as a. cer tainty for some hours vet. AT CONVENTION HALL. The crowds were slow in gathering at the convention hall. When shortly after 11 o'clock the band in the gallery awoke the echoes in the vast roof space there were not more than 1,000 persons in the great auditorium. But it was astonish ing how rapidly the crowds began to ar rive after that hour, thty poured In steady streams until they blackened the tiers of seats. An unusually large num ber were women looking fresh and sweet in their summer gowns. The sergeants at arms and the ushers had their hands full attending to the crowus. CHEERS FOR HANNA. In the seats back of the stage were many distinguished persorages. The leaders were slow in arriving-and it was not until Senator Hanna put in an appearance at 11:45 tha t the enthus iasm of the thousands was uncorked. He got a cheer as he moved up the center iiiil 'V ' 1 SENATOR TOM PL ATT, WHO SAYS ROOSEVELT WILL BE NOMIN ATED FOR THE VICE PRESIDENCY. aisle, the full length of the hall to the platform. General Grosvenor, the white bearded old veteran was immediately recognized and he too got a cheer. Occupying prominent seats upon the platform were four of the 14 men now living who were delegates to the first convention of the Republican party held in Philadelphia, June 17, 1S56. All were members of the regular Ohio delegation. Cornelius Bliss got a scattering of ap plause as he took his seat with the New York delegation and Senator Piatt got a popular greeting. The crowds were soon so absorbed picking out the men of national reputa tion that they forgot to cheer and Hen ry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts; Sen ator Davis, of Minnesota; Senator For aker, of Ohio, did not get a hand as they took their places. Meantime the band was playing pop ular airs and the scene was impressive and animated. At noon Senator Hanna took his seat at the chairman's table. out aitnougn this was the hour set for calling the convention he waited a few moments, conferring with Secretary Dick, Senator Wolcott and others. ROOSEVELT ENTERS. At 12:07 the first pronounced demon stration of .the convention occurred. Governor Roosevelt came through the main entrance and moved down the center aisle. He wore his rough rider hat and was instantly recognized. A deep reverberating cheer greeted him. Men jumped to their chairs to cheer him and women fluttered their handker chiefs. Delegates crowded forward to greet him as he moved through the press and his entrance, theatrical thoueh it mnv have been was like that of a conquering hero. He took his seat immediately in the rear of Senator Piatt and in front of Senator Depew. "Our Chauncey" who has aroused the admiration of many a Republican con vention came in at the same time that Roosevelt did, but the multitude had eyes only for the hero of San Juan. Many notable groups could be seen among the delegates. Immediately in front sat Senator Fairbanks of Indiana with Governor Mount of that state just behind him. Governor Shaw of Iowa ran over to greet his executive colleague and say that Dolliver s flag was still flying. Across the aisle Senator Piatt waited while Cornelius N. Bliss was earnestly assuring Sereno Payne as to some controverted point. ALL EYES ON ROOSEVELT. Mr. Odell sat with Mr. Quigg, and all New Yorkers kept turning their heads to see when that broad-brimmed som- orero mane its appearance. Governor. Taylor of Kentucky came in with Gov ernor Bradley. General Grosvenor paced the aisle and grasped hands. Senator Allison of Iowa was among the earlier arrivals. Among the other members of the senate on the state were Hawley of Connecticut, Burrow3 of Michigan, Deboe of Kentucky, Cul lom of Illinois, and Shoup of Idaho. Senator Lodge and Judge McCall came in at the head of the Massachu setts delegation and were greeted by General Harry Bingham. The lone- gallery was now packed with humanity and the floor from wall to wall was a living sea of people. During the inter vals when the band was not playing the hall was filled with that indescrib able hum of myriads of voices which is only heard at the gathering of thou sands of people. Before Chairman Hanna on the desk was a heavy plank about a foot square and on this lay his gavel. The gavel consisted of a heavy square of oak fitted with a handle, and looked more like a maul than a gavel for a presiding officer. Senator Hanna seemed in no hurry to call the convention to order. At tired in a sack suit with a white vast he sat chatting with those about him, his broad face beaming, his eve roving over the convention. At 12:30"the band broke into the stirring strains of the Star Spangled Banner. Governor Roosevelt was first on his feet in re sponse to the national anthem. His rough rider hat came off and he stood with head uncovered. CONVENTION AROSE. Instantly the whole convention arose en masse. Ten thousand people stood while the stirring air was played and applauded it with a cheer as they took their seats. Mr. Hanna remained standing. He lifted the ungainly gavel and brought it down with a resounding whack. Instantly all eyes were riveted upon him and a wave of aoDlause swept the hall. Chairman Hanna faced the storm of applause with a resolute face. His stern features did not relax but he nodded an acknowledgment as the applause broke here and there into a cheer. When it had subsided he brought down the gavel again. "The convention will come to order," he shouted, at exactly 12:35. "The con vention will be opened with prayer," he continued, "by the Rev. J. Gray Bol ton, of the Hope Presbyterian church of Philadelphia." Chairman Hanna remained standing with bowed head while the divine came forward to deliver his invocation. But the delegates remained seated and only here and there did one of the spectators rise. All, however, bowed their heads reverently while Rev. Bolton read his prayer. He said: OPENING PRAYER. O, Thou who art a spirit infinite, eter nal, unchangeable, In Thy being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness and truth. Thou art the sovereign God. The cre ator, ruler, disposer of us and all that Thou hast made. Thy thoughts are not , our thoughts, nor rny ways our ways. Thv memory is not limited to persons and to races, but comprehendeth all that live and breathe. Blessed be Thv name. Thy glory is shown and Thy Kingdom advanced in leading men and nations dv a way that they knew not, to a land of security and oeace. Oh that men would praise Thee for Thy goodness and for Thy wonderful works to the children of men. We adore Thee for the way in which Thou hast led us. The glory and honor of our nation is the manifestation o Thy power and glory. Thou hast led us In ways not of our own choosing; ways best for us and most to Thv elorv. May we cheerfully follow where Thou leadest. Thou hast been the God of our fathers. Thou are the God of their children. Our trust is in Thee. Save us, O Lord, from ingratitude and i discontent. Give us the spirit of praise and thanks giving. Grant that we. as a nation and a people. may remember Thy goodness, and praise Inee tor continued lite and prosperity. O. Lord, our God. let Thy richest bless ing rest unon Thv servant, the president of these Vnited States. Imbue him with a competency of Thy divine wisdom: That he may direct the affairs of the nation to Thy glory and the well being of all our people. We humblv beseech Thee. O Lord God. to bless all in authority. Sustain them in their responsible relations to Thee and tree people. O God of all wisdom and grace, grant unto this assembly wisdom, grace .and guidance: That in all their deliberations, and con clusions. Thv name shall be glorified, the honor of this nation maintained and the peace and prosperity of the people be established. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost, as was in thfl be ginning, is now and ever shall be, world witnout end. Amen. As the prayer closed Senator Hanna was again on his feet, and adjusting his j eye-glasses, said in a resonant voice: "The secretary of the national commit tee will now read the call for the con vention." As Col. Dick stepped forward, call in hand, he was given applause. He read the formal call, while the vast as semblage fretted for the more vital proceedings. THE CALL. In accordance with established prece- ! dents and in obedience to instructions of the national convention of lst6. the na tional Republican committee directs that a national convention ot delegated repre sentatives of the Republican party be held at the city of Philadelphia, in the state of Pennsylvania for the purpose of nominating candidates lor president and vice president, to be voted for at the presidential election, Tuesday, Nevember 6, 1900, and for the transaction of such SECRETARY CHARLES DICK. OF THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE, Who Read the Call. other business as may properly come be fore it. and that said convention shall assemble at 12 o'clock, noon, on Tuesday, the 19th day of June, 1S00. The Republican electors of the several states, the District of Columbia and the territories, and all other electors, without regard to past political affiliations, who believe in the principles of the Republi can party and endorse its policies, are cordially invited to unite under this call in the selection of candidates for presi dent and vice president. Said national convention shall consist of a number of delegates-at-large from each state, equal to double the number of United States senators to which each state is entitled, and for each representa- tive-at-iarge in congress, two deiegates-at-large; from each congressional district and the District of Columbia, two dele gates: from each of the territories of Alaska, Arizona. Indian territory. New Mexico and Oklahoma, two delegates. For each delegate elected to said convention an alternate delegate shall be elected, to act in case of the absence of the dele gate, said alternate delegate to be elected at the time and in the manner of elect ing the delegate. All delegates shall be elected not less than thirty days before the meeting of the national convention. Delegates-at-large shall be elected by popular state and territorial conventions, of which at least thirty days' notice shall have been publisned In some newspaper or newspa pers of general circulation in the respec tive states and territories. The congressional district delegates shall be elected, by conventions called by the CONGRESSMAN DOLLIVER, The Silver-Tongued Orator of Iowa, for W horn the Kansas Delegates vv 111 Vote for the Vice Presidency, if Roosevelt Declines. congressional committee of each district, in the manner, of nominating the candi date for representative in congress in said district, provided, that In any congres sional district where there is no Republi can congressional committee, the Repub lican state committee shall appoint from among the Republicans resident in such district a committee for the purpose of calling a district convention to elect dele gates to represent said district. The election of delegates from the Dis trict of Columbia shall be held under the direction and supervision of an election board composed of John B. Cotton, W. C. Chase and L. M. Saunders. Such board shall have authority to fix ( . Is); "i. 7 f ft Iw4 , 1 ft, ,iw V , ry v. . a ' r fc , v- fit mm'yhf- Senator M. A. Hanna, Chairman of the Republican National Committee, Who . Called the Convention Together at Noon Today. the date for such election, and to arrange all details and regulations incident there to, and shall provide for a registration of the votes as casts such registration to in clude the name and residence of ' each voter. The territorial delegates shall be elected in the manner of nominating candidates for delegates in congress, and delegates from Indian Territory and Alaska shall be elected by popular convention. We recommend that the territories of Arizona, Indian Territory, New Mexico and Oklahoma, each elect six delegates and six alternate delegates and that Alaska elect four delegates and four alter nate delegates and the admission of such additional delegates to the convention is hereby recommended. All notice of contest shall te submitted In writing, accompanied by a printed statement setting fouth the grounds of contest, which shall be filed with the sec retary of the national committee twenty days prior to the meeting of the national convention. Contests will be acted on bv the national convention in the order of the date of the filing of notice and statement with the secretary. HANNA'S SPEECH OF WELCOME. Again Mr. Hanna was the center of attraction. He left the presiding offi cer's table and stepping to the Tront of the platform surveyed the sea of faces, and in a clear voice began his speech of welcome. "In bidding you welcome," he began. "I also wish to congratulate you on the magnificent representation from the Republican party." There was a round of applause as Mr. Hanna rolled out the words "Re publican party." "There was no mistake in bringing the convention to Philadelphia," Mr. Hanna went on. "Here was the cradle of liberty, the birth place of the repub lie. Here also had the Republican party seen its birth and here, too, was the center of that throbbing idea the pro lection of American, history." Another wave of applause swept over the convention at this mention of the protective principle and as it subsided Mr. Hanna proceeded: ve are on the eve of another great struggle. Already We are beginning to form our battalions under the leader- SERENO E. PAYNE, OF NEW YORK, Who Moved to Make the Choice of com- mittees unanimous. ship of our greatest statesman, General William MeKinley. That was the signal and ror the nrsi: time the convention broke forth in a whirlwind of enthusiasm. Men and women sprang to their feet, delegates spectators, staid and distinguished guests, all animated by a common pur pose to do honor to the president. Sen ator Hanna looked down in smiling satisfaction at the tempestuous demon stration. Flags and handkerchiets waved everywhere in billows of color. For ten seconds, twenty, thirty, a min ute, the demonstration kept up and then with a wave of the hand, the na tional chairman bade the assemblage resume their seats and let him proceed. "I was about to give the order for thi battalion to move but you inter rupted me." said Mr. Hanna locularly and the applause was turned to laugh ter. Aga-in Mr. Hanna evoKea a aem onstration. when, speaking of the ap proaching campaign, he declared: "And with such a leader and such a cause, there ismo such word as fail." As Mr. Hanna closed his speech with a tribute to his colleagues on the na tional committee and a reference to the close of his chairmanship, he spoke of the sterling service of the senator from Colorado, Mr. Wolcott to his party and presented him to the convention as tem porary chairman. WOLCOTT TAKES CHARGE. Senator Fairbanks from the first row of delegates arose and moved that the selection of Senator Wolcott as tempor ary chairman be approved, and with unanimous voice the delegates so voted. The appearance of the Colorado orator a moment later set the convention off like a rocket. He wore a blue suit with white vest. There was elasticity in his step as he bowed low to the convention and there was something about him which suggested his mountain home. With a pleasant nod of acknowledgment to Chairman Hanna. he turned and ad dressed the convention. (Continued on Sixth Page. EXTRA JESSIOfl. One May. Be Called to Deal With Chinese Question. Chicago, June 19. A special to the Tribune dated Washington, June 19, 2 a. m., says: Persistent rumors are afloat that President MeKinley has decided to call an extra session of congress to deal with the Chinese situation. The rumors of an extra session can not be traced to a reliable source at this hour, and Inquiry at the White House throws no light on the subject. A mem ber of the presidents' official family, when questioned said: I do not know whether thi3 matter has been discussed or not, but the pres ident can be depended upon to do every thing in his power to protect the lives and property of Americans in China Heretofore, this country has acted in dependently, but is now acting in con ceit with the rowers." Itie Chinese situation has been discuss ed in all its phases by the president and nis ativisers,- and tney nave looked far into the future. It is Quite certain the reconvening of congress has been dis cussed, but none of the officials here will admit It. The situation may chance at any mo ment and - the first advices from Pekin will undoubtedly decide whether the Im mediate future will brinir peace or war. x nere are two possioie causes tor war In the situation. One is the destruction of the American legation and the murdering or me American minister. The other is the action of the commander at Taku, who ordered .his men to fire, on the inter national fleet. If his action" is sanctioned by the Pekin urovernment a state of war exists, but if he acted without authority and nls hostile act is disavowed, there may be a peaceful solution of the inci dent. If war exists in China, KTOwinir out of the destruction of the legations or the Taku affair, then it will be necessary to send more troops to China. Owing to the prevailing conditions in the Philippines no more troops can oe witnarawn, and lew, if any, can be spared from Porto Rico, Cuba or the United States. Therefore It will be necessary to call an extra session of congress to furnish troops to deal with the .Chinese situation. If advices come from Pekin that Min ister Conger and other Americans have been murdered, there will be no other course open to the administration but to send a force strong enough to bring the Chinese to their senses and make the lives of Americans as safe in China as they would be in Washington. ROOSEVELT COMING. Rough Rider Governor Will Slake Two Speeches in Kansas. Col. Teddy Roosevelt Is to pass through Kansas July 1 or 2 on his way to Oklahoma City to attend the annual reunion of the Rough Riders. Chairman Morton Albaugh of the Re publican state committee has tele graphed the Kansas delegation at Phil adelphia asking them to conter witn Roosevelt and gain his consent to make a couple of speeches while passing through the state. The points at which the speeches will be made have not been selected but will be announced when it Is learned what the New York governor says in reply to the invitation. Child Fatally Burned. The 8 year old daughter of TomLewis, colored, who lives at 1322 Quincy street. was fatally burned with gasoline about 8 o'clock last night. The girl had gone to the grocery store of Harris Bros, at the corner of Thirteenth and Quincy streets to get a small quantity of gaso line in an open vessel. The man who procured the gasoline for her ignited it by holding a lighted lamp too near, and drops of the flaming liquid set the child's clothing on fire. Before the flames could be extinguished her flesh was horribly burned and she died this morning. The funeral will be held to morrow at 3 o'clock at the colored M. E. church. Land Tells "Where He Is. S. M. Land, the Republican candidate for the nomination for senator m Bour bon county, is making his campaign prior to the convention on this plat form: "I am for J. R. Burton for United States senator and I don't care who knows it." Ben Goodno who is a probable candidate for the nomination as a Baker candidate is saying nothing but is working away among his friends. Carpenters Win a Strike. Denver, Colo., June 19. The carpen ters' strike in this city ended today, the contractorshavingagreed to the union's demand for wages of 41 cents an hour and a half holiday on Saturday through out the year. .. . . Weather Indications. Chicago, June 19. Forecast for Kan sas: Generally fair tonight and Wed nesday; variable winds. SUEPT U y if tm 1 1 Business District of Blooming ton, 111., Wiped Out. Court House and Fire Squares of Stores Burned. LOSS SEAR $2,000,000.: Buildings Blown Up With Dyna mite to Stop Flames. Noise of Explosion Caused Death of One Person. Bloomingrton.Ill., June 19. Half of tha ' business section of Bloomington, includ ing five squares of the finest business blocks of the city and tha court house,, erected at a cost of $400,000, were de-- stroyed by fire this morning. The loss is variously estimated at from one and1 a half to two million dollars. One death also resulted from the fire.. Robert Schmidt, a 19 year old boy dying from the shock occasioned by the noise of the explosion of dynamite which the fire men used in blowing up buildings in an. endeavor to stay the progress ot the flames. The fire department was badly handi capped by an almost total failure of the water supply and it was not until late this morning and after many buildings had been blown up with dynamite that the flames were finally got under con trol. The list of buildings destroyed and business firms burned out with heaviest losses included: The court house, erected 25 years ago at a cost of $400,000; mineral building, Windsor hotel, loss $30,000; Grlesham'9 office building, loss $100,000; State Na tional bank; Helm's building; Eagl office building; George Brand & Cov, furniture; Vlmont & Koen, dry goods; Cooper & Jackman, glassware; Pixley. & Co., clothing; R. Thompson & Sons, furniture; Model laundry; B. S. Green Co.; X. T. Miller & Son, hardware: Prritt's Jewelry store; Cole Brothers' building, occupied as dry goods store; Fahey's saloon; Corn Belt bank; Reed Brothers, hardware; Klopp, hats and caps; M. Sans, No Name store ;Niehaus restaurant? Helblg's music store;1 Mc Lean County Coal company; Guthrie's cigar store; Phoeniz'-hotel; Garvtr's drdg store; Coblent's drug "store: R. C Roger, wall paper; C. W. Klemm, dry goods, loss $100,000; Stephen Smlthson's dry goods, loss $75,000; J. H. Rigg's dry goods, loss $30,000; Bolles tailor shop; Schneider shoe store company; Sen- store company; seney's coal office; .Wilcox dry goods establishment, loss $75,000; Mehaffery livery; Gowdy's Boston store-; Ebert & Good, notions; Klienaus' confectionery"; Ensenberger's furniture store. The fire started in the Model laundry on Monroe street in the block north east of the court house. A strong wind was blowing at the time, and before the fire department arrived the fire had spread to the four story brick building occupied by B. S. Green & Co., and thence steadily eastward. In an hour the entire block except the postoffice building, which was saved by hard work, was in ruins. In this block was the old Durley theater, which, was being remodeled. The fire work- ing westward across to Ureisham a seven-story building at the corner of Main and Jefferson streets, soon that entire block was also in flames. From . there the fire spread to the court house and thence to adjacent blocks. In the meantime aid had been summoned from Peoria and Springfield and with the as sistance of fire apparatus from tnose cities the fire was gradually brought under control to the west. To the east it was necessary to use dynamite to destroy several buildings in the path of the flames before the fire was stopped in that direction. The burned district Includes, the north and east sides of the court house scuare, the two other blocks cornering on the square and half a block of buildings west of the square. BEVERIDGE BEREFT. Wife of Indiana Senator Dies From Heart Failure. Indianapolis, Ind., June 19. Mra. Beveridge, wife of united States ben ator Albert J. Beveridge of Indiana, died in a sanitarium at Dansville. N. Y., this morning of heart failure. She had been ill several months. MIXING. CONGRESS MEETS. Third Convention of International Session Opens at Milwaukee. Milwaukee, June 19. The third con vention of the International Mining congress opened here today with several hundred delegates In attendance. Colorado heads the list in exhibits with a collection of 2,000 specimens. Among the most notable arrivals are. B. F. Montgomery, of Cripple Creek, Col,; ex-Governor Bradford, L. Prince of Santa Fe, N. M.. and ex-Governor Swineford, of Alaska. Ex-Governor Prince responded to one of the addresses of welcome and President Montgomery then delivered his annual address. PLATFORM MAKING. Fairbanks is Now Slated For ' Chairman of Committee. Philadelphia, June 19. The probabili ties now are that Senator Fairbanks of Indiana will be chairman of the com mittee on platform. It was at first in tended that this honor should be con ferred upon Senator Foraker, but the latest decision, so far as the party lead ers can decide the question in advance of the meeting of the committee Is to transfer it to another state. - After Senator Allison's - nominating ' Continued on Third PageJ