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Not Lik(‘ly That tht* Prcsiilont Has Indorsed Meyer's Coinage Bill.

TURPIE TALKS ON TARIFF.

He DiHCUA«;*(| the KflTect of lfig;h Duties «*n the Agricultural Interests and Made a Plea For the Senate Rill—lloune Puts In the Day on Political Speeches—National Topics. Washington, April 19.—Mr. Meyer, author of the bill for the coining of the H*ipuiorage, was before the house committee yesterday and stated positively that the measure was indorsed by Secretary Carlisle and would have the president’s approval. Secretary Carlisle, when shown the statements made in the coinage committee, declined to discuss the merits of the Meyer bill. It is learned, however, that the bill as originally prepared was presented to Mr. Carlisle who, at Mr. Meyer's request, dictated a revision of it, the presumption being that as revised it met with his approval. It is not believed, however, that the matter has been brought to the attention of the president, and whether he would ap prove it it presented to him is problematical. The argument is made that the president's utterances in his message vetoing the Bland seigniorage hill warrants the belief that the Meyer hill would meet with his approval. T.tl.KKD ON MANY SL'IMECT*. House Session Given Up to PcrHomiliticg ami Criticisms. Washington, April 19.—The house devoted yesterday to debate on the consular and diplomatic appropriation hill. It touched a wide variety of subjects and at times was brimful of interesting personalities. The Hawaiian policy of the present administration came in for a good share of attention, and the appointment of Mr. Van Alen as minister to Italy provoked a very extended discussion. It was held up to ridicule by the Republicans, who intimated that it was a direct reward for his ij&O.OOO contribution to the Democratic campaign fund. The Democrats in defending the appointment tried to counter on the Harrison administration by detailing the history of the $400,000 campaign fund raised by ex-Postmaster General Wanainaker. Later in the day Mr. Wise took up the authorship of quorum counting as a parliamentary and filibustering expedient and quoted from the record to show that the first proposition in this line had been offered by J. Randolph Tucker, a Virginia Democrat, in 1880, when it had been vigorously opposed by Mr. Reed. Mr. Walker of Massachusetts met this attack on the ex-siieaker's fame by shrieking out that Sjieaker Crisp lead the opposition to the rule in the Fiftyfirst congress. telephone; monopoly. InTmtlKHtimi Oelayeil by Keaitnn of a C&mc I'ending In Court. Washington, April 19.—In a letter to the chairman of the patent committee of the house Attorney General Olney says that the proofs in the suit of the United States vs. the Bell Telephone company are now in and that the case will probably be heard by the court some time in June. There is before the committee a resolution authorizing it to investigate the matter of the holding of certain of the Berliner patents by the Bell company, but no action has been taken by reason of the suggestion of the attorney general that an investigation by the committee might prejudice the case in court. Turpie'ft DinruHsinn of the TarlflT. Washington, April 19.—The senate yesterday had a variety of tariff sheeches, Messrs. Morrill, Cameron and Quay talking in opposition and Mr. Tnrpie in sui>port of the measure. The latter discussed the effect of a high tariff on the agricultural interests, introducing the topic by the assertion that agriculture was America's natural monopoly, from the cheapness of the land, and it was from those engaged in agriculture that the demand for the repeal of the existing law was loudest. It was not a question of which bill (the senate or house hill) was better, but whether any reform hill would receive the support of a majority in congress. It was not to be forgotten that the hill now before the senate was the official act and deed of the Democratic party, and as such was entitled to the support of every member of the party who occupied a seat in either house, not only on its filial vote but at every stage in its progress. He was not gifted with the prescience to know the fate of the bill, whether it was to pass or fail, hut whatever hapjiened lie was not going to predict defeat and death for the Democratic party. To sow and not to reap to stand for long years in hope and expectation not to he realized, was the rule in reform from which the noblest characters had never been exempt. Justice might be delayed, baffled, even betrayed and wounded by the way, but it would arrive at last. "It waits now in the chill of early dawn,” he concluded, “yet it will have its day—a day jierfect, unbroken, without sunset or decline, and which no power can shorten.” favor. Government Control. Washington, April 19.—In a general discussion of Nicaraguan canal matters in the house committee on conference several members expressed • themselves very emphatically on the matter of a government partnership with the canal company in the work on the canal, and declared that the United States ought »ot to take any stock in the concern, but

should assume the control of the enterprise outright and finish the work already begun. TAKEN AT HIS WOKD. Carli*ili* a T«**t of RIkMa to K«‘inov? Finployet*—It Will Re Matte. Washington, April 19.—The course of Secretary Carlisle in deposing from office certain Republican officials of the treasury who held office under the civil service laws is to be tested in the courts. Attorneys W. W. Millau and Richard R. Beall of this city have applied to the supreme court of the District of Colum-

COHMISSIONER ROOSEVELT.

bia for a mandamus comiielling the secretary to reinstate Eugene E. Gaddis, over whose case there was some spicy correspondence between the civil service commission and the secretary. In his ultimatum to Commissioner Roosevelt Secretary Carlisle held his right to make dismissals for political reasons and declared that if the view taken by the commissioner was correct “a case would be presented for prosecution in the courts, which is the only remedy provided in the law.” The secretary has been taken at his word. Judge Bradley signed an order for the secretary to show cause Tuesday, April 24. why the mandamus should not be issued. Immigration Inrttruction*. Washington, April 19.—Superintendent Stump of the immigration bureau, with the approval of Secretary Carlisle, has issued an important circular of instructions to commissioners of immigration, collectors of customs and immigrant inspectors, which in effect extends all of the prohibitive and inspection features of the present regulations relating to trans’oeeanie immigration to persons arriving in the United States bywater from Canada, New Foundland and Mexico. Conffret* and Breckinridge. Washington, April 19.—The feeling among leading members of the house of representatives is that no action should be taken concerning the Breckinridge scandal. As yet none of the petitions or resolutions asking for Breckinridge's expulsion have reached the house. When they come they will take the usual course, and are not likely to get further recognition than having the caption read to the house and then going to swell the tons of accummulated jietitions. Hallman Doesn't Like Hi* Job. Washington, April 19. — Professor Hailman of Laporte, Ind., who was appointed superintendent of Indian schools several months ago, is not disturbed over the fact that the Indian appropriation bill discontinues his office. He has been thinking of resigning for some time because the commissioner of Indian affairs has declined to adopt some of his suggestions for improving the Indian

schools.

Fourth Clas* PoKtina*tcr*. Washington, April 19.—Fourth class postmasters for Indiana: Belden, Louis Hollowell; Carrollton. C. W. Amos; Clarksville, J. J. Bryant: Mechanicsburg, S. S. Hopkins: Stillwell, F. L. Taylor; Waco, W. A. Baldwin.

Throw* Off the Fa*tcrn Yoke. Wichita, Kan., April 19.—The national grain congress, in session here during the past two days, adjourned last evening. Strong resolutions were passed throwing off the yoke of the east and advocating the closest commercial relations between the west and south. MARKET QUOTATIONS. Prevailing Price* For Carain ami Cattle on April IK. Indianapoli*. Wheat — 52(«54Xc. Corn — 38)^@40c. Oats—44 v* (,<:»> 14 c. Cattle—Receipts light; shipments none. Market steady. Prime shipping and export steers, $4 25 @4.50; gooii to choice shipping steers, 13.80 @,4.15; medium to good shipping steers, ♦0 [email protected]»; common to fair steers, $2.50(3 3.25; choice feeding steers, [email protected]; good to choice heifers, $3.15(33.50; fair to medium heifers. $2.75(33.15: common light heifers, $2.25(32 35; good to choice cows, $3.00((4 3.25: fair to medium cows, $2.50(33.75. Hogs—Receipts 4,000 head; shipments 2,000 head. Market moderately active. Good to choice medium ami heavy, $5.25 @5.35; mixed and heavy packing, $5 15(3 5.25: good to choice lightweights, $5.20(3 5.32>4: common lightweights, [email protected]; pigs. $4.25(35.20; roughs, $4.00(24.90. SHEEP—No (jnotable change. Good to choice lambs, $4.00(24.50; common to medium lambs, $2.75(38.75; good to choice sheep, $1.75(34.00; fair to medium sheep, $1.00(33.50; common sheep, $2.25(2 8.75; bucks, per head. $1.00(34.00. Chicago Grain anil rrovUlon. W HEAT-May opened 30 00closed 50%c. July opened 32-32 1 b c, closed Ol^-^c. ( oUN—May opened 30c, closed 39-30.HC. July opened 40>g-J4'c, closed OMOl^c. Oats—May opened 88 ! £c, closed 32%c. July opened 20*40, closed 20*4'-J4c. PoRK—May opened $12.80, closed $13.00. July opened $12.00, closed $13.10. La HP—May opened $7.30, closed $7.72. July opened $7.1o, closed #7.30. Rios—May opened $1.47, closed $1.32. July opened $3.35, closed $3.55. Closing cash markets: Wheat 59J<c, corn 384^c, oats 32>&c, pork 112.05, lard #7.77, ribs $3.82.

Polish Ditchers In Detroit Attack a Handful of Officers,

REVOLVERS AND CLUBS USED

Two Pole* Shot to Death, the Sheriff Fatally Heateii and a Number of Other Person* Radiy Hurt—Great Northern Strike Kxtend* to the Fntlre Sy*tem. Injunct ion Issued — l^ahor NeH*« Detroit, Mich., April 19.—Wayne county’s sheriff lies in a precarious condition, his body lacerated by the shovels of enraged rioters. Two Polish laborers are dead and the number injured is not yet definitely known. These unfortunate conditions are the result of a conflict which occurred yesterday between some 400 Poles and Sheriff Collins and five of his deputies. The riot was brought about by differences of opinion over wages to be paid laborers by the city water commissioners for digging trenches in Grosse Poiute township, just east of the city. The commissioners decided to pay by the cubic yard, but for the past day or two 300 poles had hung about the vicinity declaring that they would neither work nor allow others to unless paid $1.50 per day. No outbreak was anticipated, but as a precaution Sheriff Collms and five deputies went to the scene to protect those who wished to work. Work progressed on a small scale during the morning, but Engineer Williams, becoming alarmed at the aspect of things, consulted some of the commissioners shortly before noon and was instructed to quit work for the time being. Before he returned, however, rioting began. Sheriff Collins and Deputy Steyskal, after telephoning for reinforcements, began to address the mob. One of the Poles began an opposition harangue. The crowd then started to annihilate the officers and the handful of laborers at work. At the advance the officers drew revolvers and fired over the strikers' heads, but the mob came on and the next volley was discharged into the crowd. Then the officers retreated slowly, firing as they went. Still the mob followed, one man dealing the sheriff a vicious blow on the head with his shovel. The other officers, the workers and an Evening News reporter escaped, all being more or less pounded with shovels. But the helpless sheriff was brutally attacked. The mob then scattered, leaving the sheriff unconscious on the field. Two of the Poles were found dead and two dozen persons were badly injured. During the afternoon some 20 Poles were arrested, which intensified the bitterness, and the situation is being viudicatively discussed by crowds of Poles m various parts of the city. The water commissioners will probably not recede from their position, but work will proceed, if at all, under a strong guard. WILL STICK TO THE CONTRACT. Littlr LikelJltoo<l That Indiana Miner* Will Strike Before May 1. Brazil. Ind., April 19.—The block coal miners of this county met here yesterday to determine the advisability of joining the strike which takes place Saturday. The meeting was presided over by Secretary J. L. Kennedy of the United Mine Workers’ association. Mr. Kennedy insisted ujton the men joining the strike, thus revoking their contract with the operators, which expires May 1. The miners are disinclined to do this, and no definite action was taken. The meeting adjourned until tomorrow, when a general meeting will be held for rendering a final decision. In the meantime a meeting will be held at each shaft to secure the sentiments of the men. Prominent miners say that the men will undoubtedly stand by their contract and that May 1, unless matters are settled throughout the country, they will join the strike. ENTIRE SYSTEM TIED IT*. G' -at Northern Strike Extended to the La*t Division Injunction. St. Paul, April 19.—Judge Sanborn of the United States court issued in Fargo yesterday an injunction against the Great Northern strikers interfering with the running of trains. Deputy marshals were at once sent over the road to serve the order, which is made returnable April 25. The first and most decisive effect in the great tie-up was last night's order for a strike in Minneapolis, which went into effect at an early hour this morning. This ties up the entire system of the road. The company may make attempts to run trains under the injunction today, but the ■linkers" are confident that it cannot be lone successfully. Pointer* For Miner*. Columbus, O., April 19.—President McBride of the United Mine Workers’ of America rules that in the coming strike on Saturday “coal must not be loaded at any price, or for any purpose, but when companies want engines run, water handled, tiinliering or other kind of repair work done it will be ’lermitted provided wages are according to the scale demanded by the convention.” Will Wag** Denperate Rattle. Pittsburg, April 19.—District President Cairns of the United Mine Workers' association has arrived in the city. He is here to perfect arrangements for the coal miners' strike on Saturday. The miners are very hopeful of victory and propose to wage a desperate battle to the end. DlNciiMHing Wage*. St. Louis, April 19.—In the Wabash conference with employes the road re-

fused to accept a proposition. The men are willing to accept a 10 per cent average cut, but the road's proposed schedule is greater than this. The conference has not adjourned. COXEYS MOVEMENT. It Wa. ('onHlilen-il by the Senate In Kx«*t*utive St'KHiou. Washington, April 19.—The Coxey movement received its first recognition at the hands of the senate yesterday. The question was brought up in executive session, and was under consideration for an hour and a half, the senate remaining in session until 6:30 o'clock. No formal action was taken and the matter was considered very irregularly upon a suggestion that as there were several organizations of men approaching Washington, with the avowed purpose of forcing recognition in the way of legislation, it behoved congress to decide what it would do. Senator Harris said the committee on rules had given the question some con sideration and had reached the conclusion that existing statutes were equal to the emergency. The attendance of senators was (meager, but most of those present spoke briefly, defining it as their belief that the only trouble to be ex pected is from hard characters who may come as hangers on. The impression prevailed that the police could execute the laws. Local sympathizers called on the president to request the use of the Washing ton barracks for the commonweal while here, it being equal to the accommodation of several thousand men. SYMPATHY FOR KELLY. Snfli-rlnc %inon|r4'omm<mwealer» Relieveil by Generous Donalloii.. Omaha, April 19.—Public sympathy yesterday turnesl to the Kelly commonweal army, which had endured great suffering since reaching Park's mills, across the river, and citizens brought a pressure to bear on the governor to withdraw the state troops. The army cauqied in the Chatauqua grounds last night and was in good spirits. Thou sands visited the camp during the day and contributed vast quantities of necessary articles. Three meetings were held last night, and when Kelly laid down to sleet) he had $1,000 in cash and provisions enough to last a week. This morning the company moved on to We) ton, where they hope to get a train. Kelly says his men will be landed in Chicago within a short time. ProviHioiictl by Hoo*ier*. Seymour, Ind., April 19.— Captain Galvin, with 225 members of Frye'sindustrial army, arrived here yesterday. Citizens provisioned them with half a slaughtered bullock, 300 pounds of bacon, 300 loaves of bread, a bag of coffee, iKitatoes and cabbag**. At Aurora the army left the cars and cam(>ed in the railway machine shops last night. They marched into Ohio this morning to relieve the railroad company from liability for Lri iging vagrants into the

state.

Cracker* anil dice** For Supper. Hancock, Md., April 19. — Coxey's army readied here last evening after a 20-mile canal run. The town had refused to vote either money or food, and supper had to come from the commissary wagons. Crackers and cheese was the best these contained. The unknown Smith had been in ahead of the army and taken a collection, but had left with the proceeds. Last night the army was under no restraint and the men swarmed up from the wharf and filled the saloons. Significant Manifesto. Pittsburg, April 19. — Pittsburg Knights of Labor, district assembly No. 3, have issued a manifesto declaring in favor of Coxey’s movement and warning congress not to refuse to hear and consider demands. “Small uprisings are called riots, large uprisings are called revolutions, and if successful the instigators are called patriots," is a significant sentence. The order everywhere will be asked to indorse the manifesto and forward it to congressmen. Searching For Wife ami ('liilri. Chicago, April 19.—J. W. Van Gorden, a building contractor at East Liberty, O., called on the police here yesterday to ask for assistance in searching for his wife, Lucy C. Van Gordon, who with her fi-'Jear-old daughter Myrtle has been missing since April 4. Mr. Van Gordon says his wife left East Liberty in March to visit friends in Watseka, Ills. She instead came to Chicago, where all trace of her was lost, Miinlcml Kac h Other. Baltimore, April 19.—John Benkert and wife, an aged couple of Rosedale, agreed to die together. With a koenedged razor he severed the arteries of her wrists and she then took the weapon and performed a like deed for him. The wife is dead ami the husband's life hangs by a thread. The couple had had trouble with some neighbors and a warrant was out for their arrest, NEWS BOILED DOWN. Armed men h dd up streetcar passengers in Han Francisco ami rifled their pockets. Repeal of the coercion act passed the house of commons on the second reading. The Grand Duke of Hesse and Princess Victoria of Coburg were married amid ail the display usual to royal events. B. Wilson of Lima, O., had an eye knocked out by a B. and O. passenger running into a lumber train on a siding near Toledo. James Clark was arrested in ah Indianapolis real estate office while closing a deal by which he was selling another man's

house.

The publishing firm of which Mark Twain is a member assigned in New York. Twain has nearly a half million outside the business. National Agricultural Implement association organized in Chicago with A. it. Conger of Akron, O., as president. Its general purpose is to defeat the passage of obnoxious legislation.

tSerms Wreck Narrowly Averted on

the Lake [Shore Road.

PROF. GARVIN DENOUNCED.

Hi* Teaching* In Itutler l’i»iv«T*lty Not Satisfactory to Christian Mini*t<*r* Coffin Case Post poued Suspicion of Murder In !llooiiiiii|(toii — General State

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Goshen, Ind., April 19.—The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern vestibuled limited narrowly escaped a bad wreck yesterday afternoon. While running at a high rate of speed through Dunlap the engine struck the caboose of a freight train standing on a sidetrack, which had not cleared the main track. Engineer Melcher remained at his post and was not serionsly injured. Fireman Nopper jumped and sustained severe injuries by lieing thrown against a fence. The buffet was jammed in and most of the contents of the diningcar demolished. The passengers were badly shaken up, but none were seriously hurt. Po**ihle Murder. Bloomington, Ind., April 19.—The report of something that may develop into a murder near Mitchell has just been brought to Prosecuting Attorney Edmondson. It is alleged that Miss Clara N ichols, living three miles west of that place, died very suddenly last Friday morning. The remains were laid away without a post-mortem. It is said that the girl while dying attempted to tell something, but life was so near gone that she could not make her friends understand. Since her burial it is alleged that the girl had been shot through the abdomen and also that she had been horribly burned. The prosecutor has requested the coroner to exhume the remains and have an inquest held. Parties are under suspicion, and it is thought that a murder will develop. CIiri*4tiHD Church “IlriKK;* Case.** Crawfordsville, Ind., April 19.—The Christian church third district missionary convention, in session here yesterday, took action against Professor Garvin of Butler university, in which he was denounced in unmeasured terms by the ministers present as a false teacher. Every minister signed a petition asking him to resign and resolutions were adopted by a unanimous vote declaring that his doctrines are entirely at variance with the principles of the church. Professor Garver thinks he is in the right and has not concluded what action he will take in regard to the request for his resignation. The case will become known as the Christian church "Briggs case.” Mr*. Schmidt Accept* Her Fate. Kokomo,Ind., April 19.—Mrs. Augusta Schmidt, the wealthy daughter of the late German Baroness Schingling, convicted of manslaughter in killing her tenant, Oscar Walton, has decided not to appeal to the supreme court for a new trial and was given her 10-year sentence today. The administrator of Walton’s estate has instituted a $20,000 civil damage suit against the woman.

Body Snatching. Rock port, Ind., April 19. — Bodysnatchers have recently been working in the cemetery here. The grave of James Lowery, colored, was opened and the body stolen. The crime is being investigated, hut there is no definite clew as yet. The colored people are greatly excited, for they fear that a number of other graves wh'-re they have buried their dead have been plundered. Hank Trial I'oHtporied. Indianapolis, April 19—The celebrated bank case in which Frank and Percival Coffin aud Albert S. Reed have been ou trial for 10 days past has been postponed for a week on account of the injury inflicted by the shot fired into the arm of A. C. Harris, their attorney, by William Cepeland. Both bones in Mr, Harris’ forearm are broken. Probably Fatally Burned. Wilkinson, Ind., April 19.—During a fire in the woods three miles south of town, on the farms of R. E. Simmons, William Keck and Mrs. A. L. Foley, Mrs. Foley, in attempting to extinguish the burning fencing, was badly burned by her clothing taking fire. Her burns probably will prove fatal. Two Attempt* at Suicide. English, Ind., April 19.—E. Schwaab of this city made an attempt to commit suicide. First he swallowed a large dose of morphine, after which he went to the mill-dam and jumped into the water, which was 10 feet deep. He was fished out more dead than alive, but he may recover. NOTES ok the state. Vincennes is involved in a high license issue. Mrs. Joseph Gates died in Indianapolis from the effect of hums. Standard Oil company is leasing Indiana gas land and will pipe to Lima. O. Turn table at Afldrewk gave waj un.,er the weight of an engine and overturned in the pit. Huger Dial was hurt. The Antiliquor league of the state discussed methods of making its tight more aggressive in its Indianapolis convention. While Dr. Clymer and Joseph Souden of Vincennes were testing a boiler which had been purchased for the purpose of giving vapor baths there was an explosion in which is3 li gentlemen were seriously injured. Andrew Gustafson, who has been advertising for a wife, has found an acceptance in Nebraska. He previously agreed

to wed a Chicago widow, it is sa^d, and she will sue for breach of promise. He is a wealthy farmer of 1’otter CQjinty. A man supposed to tie H. J. Durham, printer, was killed by a train near Anoka. Mrs. Lease ami Helen Gougar l>egnu their campaign in Franklin by charging 10 cents admission. Rosa Shane, aged 18, was blindfolded, gagged and ravished by an unknown brute near Greenfield, Mrs. Caroline Wahler, late of Terre Haute, l>eq neat bed $5,030 to;Coudordia college of Fort Wayne. Ignatius Donnelly and Professor Sims are to jointly debate the merits of the A. P. A. in Indianapolis. Mayor Denny of 'Indianapolis revoked one saloon license and has others under consideration. The Liquor league will take up the tight. William Copeland, who did the shooting in Miller, Winter & Flam's law office in Indianapolis, was fined $250 for carrying concealed weapons and is under $3,55“ bonds for intent to kill. PREVIOUS SENSATIONS ECLIPSED. SiiN|HM't<‘<l Murderer, After Being Aeciloed by a Medium, Commit* Suicide. Pomeroy O., April 19.—This city has been shaken by a succession of sensational shocks which terminated last night in a dramatic tragedy. On the night of March 31, Mrs. Elizabeth Slaughter, a widow, aged 63 years, was murdered in the porch of Clayton Staple, her tenant. Staple and his wife were away from home ami returned at midnight. He claimed that when he reached home he fell over her dead body. The officers had secured evidence sufficient to convict, and were about to make au arrest, when he was accosted by an alleged spiritual medium while spading in his garden. .She accused him of the crime and gave him details of how the deed was done. He turned deadly pale, walked into the house and blew out his brains. MAKE HIS LIFE A WARNING. StatfiiMMit of the So<*la1 Purity League on tile Itreekiiiridge C'a*c. New York, April 19.—The National Christian League for the Promotion of Social Purity issues a statement denying that it will appeal to congress to depose Representative Breckinridge or that it will ask his wife to leave him. The league appeals to the manhood and womanhood of the country to recognize in him the enemy of church, home, state and society and urges as an imperative duty that by preconcerted and individual action it lie taught that “the way of the transgressor is hard,'' and thus make his life stand out as a warning “lest condonation lead to corruption, and corruption sap the vitality of the church, injure society, imperil the home and destroy the nation. ' DEATH OF MAJOR COMLY. Stroke of I*araly*i* Kn<l* Hi* Life—Career hh an Onlnaiire Ottii'er. New York, April 19.—Major Clifton Comly, president of the United States ordnance board, died yesterday, the result of a stroke of paralysis while directing a test at the Sandy Hook proving station Monday. Major Comly was bom in Dayton, O , May 31, 1S41, and graduated from \Vest Point in 1832. He was in the Peninsular campaign with the Army of the Potomac. In 1833 he was appointed to an ordnance position and has lieen in that line of work most of the time since. For several years he was commander of the United States arsenal in Indianapolis. MURDER WILL OUT. Visitor*. Face Covered With His slayer’s Handkerchief. New York, April lit.—The mystery surrounding the murder of August Loeffler, nightwatchman in a candy factory, who was found dead in the factory yesterday morning, has been solved by the arrest and confession of Charles Miller, a young man recently discharged. Miller's story is that Loeffler detected him in the act of robbing the cash drawer and they had a tight. He struck Loeffler several times on the head with a club. In the struggle Miller’s handkerchief fell from his neck and he stooped down and placed it over the dead man's face and then went home. SHE BELIEVED IN FAITH CURE. Dentil of the Wife of n Former United Stati** Attorney tscurral. Portland, Or., April 19.—Mrs. George A. Williams, wife of ex-Uuited States Attorney General Williams, died in this city yesterday. She had lieen feeble for several weeks and death was not expected. Mrs. Williams was a conspicuous figure in Washington society while her Ensbasd was United state, senator (from this state and attorney general in President Grant's cabinet. In recent years she became a convert to the faith cure and spent most of her time in that work. She was born in Virginia in 1832. BASEBALL. Iiitere*tiiiK Cout^st* Preparatory to Open* ing the ItcK'ilur Seatton. Indianapolis, April 19.—The local team made a creditable showing against Pittsburg's strong league organization yesterday afternoon, but went down under a score of 7 to 6. Other (■aiiie*. Minneapolis, 26; St. Joseph, 6. Baltimore, 13; Monumental, 4. Brooklyn. 13; Springfield, 6. Philadelphia, 7; Wilkesbarre, 1. Trag«Mly In a Courthou*e. Oskaloosa, la.. April 19. — George Croft, keeper of a billiard saloon, fatally shot his wife Etta yesterday afternoon, and then fired a bullet through his own head, dying instantly. They were at the courthouse arranging matters in connection with her divorce application.

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