Democratic Sentinel, Volume 19, Number 20, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 May 1895 — Page 2

gfteJUmotrotitgtHtinel J. W. MoEWEX, Publisher. RENSSELAER, - - - INDIANA

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HORRORS OF THE DEATH-PIT AT JELLYGOOZAN. Victims of the Recent Storm—Canadian Towns Alarmed Over the Proposed Waterway—Fatal Accident on ■ Lake St. Clair Steamer. Awful Sight in Armenia. The commission which has been investigating: the atrocities in Armenia traversed the devastated villages and arrived at Jellygoozau, where 11*0 houses were found to have been burned. The people ■were shelfeied in miserable huts. Ample proof was found of the truth of the stories told regarding the massacre of Armenians end the fact that their bodies were thrown in large numbers into a pit where the Turks endeavored to conceal their crime by pouring barrels of petroleum upon the bodies and setting fire to the oil. The flames, however, failed to consume the mass, and a stream was dammed and diverted from its course in order to wash away, the half-burned bodies. But even this failed to obliterate the terrible evidence against the Turks, and the local authorities were compelled to remove the remains piecemeal. The villagers had removed the bulk of the bodies and interred them in consecrated ground before the arrival of the commission at Jellygoozau.

SEVERAL LIVES LOST. Many Boats Succumb to the Fury of the Gale. Lake Michigan unleashed itself Monday night in one of the worst storms known for years, and only most fortunate ckeufnstauces prevented a repetition of the series of wrecks and disasters that occurred May 18. 1894. The list of boats lost is a large one, and in all thirteen lives are known to have been sacrificed. The sliipping list follows: Quickstep, wrecked off Karine; Willard, from Alpena; J. B. Kitchen, wrecked at Middle Island; Viking. driven aground with three consorts at Sand Beach, Mich.; unknown steam barge, ashore six miles north of Sand Beach; steamer Unique, wrecked at St. Clair; three schooners, wrecked off East Tawas, Mich.; schooner Reindeer, reported stranded at Black River; unknown schooner, wrecked off Racine; three-mast-ed schooner, wrecked near Milwaukee. MAY SUET OFF THE CANAL, Canada Looks Unfavorably Upon Wuterway from Lake Michigan. Pressure is bring brought to bear on the Dominion Government to take steps to preveut, if possible, the construction by Americans of a waterway from Lake Michigan to the Ohio river. In the House of Commons George Cockburn, member for Toronto, asked the Government to act with the Chambers of Commerce in Cleveland and other American cities in protecting the interests of the lake cities. John Haggart, minister of railways and canals, stated in reply that the Government would protect Canadian interests in every way possible, and would communicate with the United States Secretary of War on the subject.

DEATH CAUSED BY STEAM. ffhe Engineer and Coal-Passer of the Unique Lose Their Lives. An accident occurred on the new river steamer Unique, in Lake St. Clair, which caused the death of two men and possibly ft third. The Unique left Detroit, for Port Huron. When about nine miles from Belle Isle an explosion in the boiler room was followed by clouds of steam and soot driven through the hatches with terrific force. Engineer George Robinson was thrown overboard and drowned. As soon «s possible the officers of the boat went below and found a crack about an inch and a half long in one of the boiler flues. This caused the explosion. On the floor of the boiler room was Anthony Case, a coal passer, who had been killed outright. There were about forty passengers on the boat. BCHOOLHOU.-E BLOWN UP. Mysterious Boiler Explosion at Sleepy Eye, Minn. At Sleepy Eye, Minn., shortly after midnight Tuesday, an explosion occurred in the new $24,000 school building, and in an instant' the structure was in flames from foundation to tower. In the basement was the village electric plant. The loss was $32,500; insurance, $23,500. The cause of the explosion is a mystery. The engineer left sixty pounds of steam on at 11:45, and a quantity of coal had just been fttored in the basement. Four hundred and fifty pupils attend the school.

MOVING UPON CHINA. Salvation Army Proposes to Invade the Celestial Empire. Another army is about to invade China, but the campaign will be conducted on different lines from that of the Japanese. The Salvation army is going to try to conquer the orient and bring the millions of Chinese into the field of Christianity. The leader of the movement is Fong Foo Sing, a young Chinese who is a member of the Salvation army in San Francisco. Say the Mine Was Salted. The syndicate of capitalists living in Haverhill, Mass., who bought the Good Hope mine, near Riverside, Cal., nearly a year ago for $250,000, have come to the conclusion that they have paid too much for the property.!/ They now desire the courts to aid them in throwing off SIOO,€OO from the purchase price. The Eastern men claim that when they* bought the property they were duped outrageously by means of the old device of “salting.” Schultze $500,000 Short. A Tacoma, Wash., dispatch says: Facts have come to light w-hich indicate that the late Paul Schultze’s defalcations amount to nearly $500,000, making his total embezzlement the largest ever known on the Pacific coast. Another Defeat for the Kaider. The German Government met with another defeat Monday, when the reichstag rejected the whole of the proposed tobacco 'tax bill. Bavarians Settle in South Dakota. W>rty families of Bavarian stone worker* arrived at Edgemont, S. D.. and settled on a large tract of land previously purchased for them. The colony is to be added to as rapidly as accommodations can be arranged. The men will be employed in the local stone quarries. Bay He Embezzled. Tba mystery of the disappearance of Charles & Smith, bookkeeper for MeQiaachiin k. Co., of San Francisco, who •agioerred the late Senator Fair's $3,000,€os wheat deal, is clearing and the firm MW assert* that the young bookkeeper

GOES TO THE BOTTOMBig Freight Steamer Cayuga Sinks Near Mackinaw City, Mich. The Cayuga, of the Lehigh Valley Transportation Company, one of the finest and largest freight steamers on the great lakes, sank early Friday morning opposite the Skillaguilee light, near Mackinaw City, Mich., after colliding with the steamer Joseph L. Hurd, bound for Chicago with lumber. According to the first advices received from Mackinaw City, a heavy fog hung over the lake at the time of the collision. The Cayuga, laden with merchandise, was bound from Chicago to Buffalo. Both vessels sank, but both crews were picked up by the Minnola, of the Minnesota Line, except the stjtward of the Hurd, George Johnson, who was drowned. The Cayuga disappeared beneath the waves, but the Hurd did not sink completely, owing to her cargo of lumber. The Cayuga wont down in fifteen fathoms of water about midway between Skillagallee and Waugoshance lights. She had on board 1.500 tons of flour from Milwaukee, valued at $70,000, and 30,000 bushels of oats, valued at SB,500. In addition there were a number of minor items, which will bring the total value of her cargo to about $90,000. The lost steamer was in command of Captain Graser, and this was his third season. The Ilurd, which is on old-timer in lake business, was commanded by Captain Charles E. Wilson. This is the first season she has been in commission for several years on account of dull freights.

COMPTROLLER ECKELS’ REPORT. Shows a Healthy Improvement in Business Throughout th 6 Country. Washington dispatch: Comptroller Eckels reports a healthy improvement in business in all quarters, a condition that is reflected in his advices from the banking interests iji every State in the Union. Evidences of revived activities are not confined to any line of business or any dozen or twenty lines. They are general and far-reaching, as reflected in the demands for banking accommodations. Tens of thousands of men who have been lying low during the period of depression are coming out of retirement ready and anxious to embark in qew enterprises or extend themselves in fields already occupied in perfunctory, half-alive fashion. The inquiry for funds is especially attive from manufacturing interests, thus confirming what has been said about a general revival in the industries —a declaration that is often received with open skepticism, but which, nevertheless, has substantia! foundation in facts. Merchants are preparing to Spend money in their trade and in increasing their facilities in every way. Construction projects that have been held in abeyance for a couple of years are being dragged into light. VICTIM OF A CONSPIRACY. Gov. Brown Cluims His Son’s Death Was the Result of a Plot. The sensation attending the Gordon double killing is not over yet by half, says a Louisville dispatch. The prosecution will attempt to prove that Arch Dixon Brown’s death was due to a deep-laid plot to assassinate him; a trap, as the prosecution believes, fostered and planned by one, who, for reasons best known to himself, was afraid to do the work and used Gordon as the tool to carry out his designs- ’l’hese statements come directly the prosecution. James A. Scott, the Frankfort attorney employed by Gov. Browh ffii prosecute the case, said: ‘“Gov. Brown is now firmly convinced that a well-planned trap was laid for his son and that information was furnished of his coibing by some one in Frankfort to another man in Louisville, who, for some motive, advised and actively assisted in what Gov. Brown considers a foul assassination.”

BLOODY feud may HESULT. Rival rational Courts Convene at the Chickasaw Nation Capital. A Denison, Texas, dispatch says: The natioual courts have convened at Tishomingo, the capital of the Chickasaw Nation. A i serious state of affairs exists which may precipitate civil war. There are two sets of officers throughout, from judge down, and a clash seems certain, ns both sides are obstinate. The factious are heavily armed. A single shot fired will mean a bloody feud. The Governor's offers of mediation have been rejected. Smart Money Is Raised. Managua, Nicaragua, dispatch: There is no longer any doubt that Great Britain will receive her smart money on time. The £15,000 to be paid by Nicaragua to Great Britain lias been raised by popular donations. Three German mercantile firms have given about £2,000, and the whole amount will be ready to be paid in London in a few days. The raising of the money, however, has only increased popular feeling in Nicaragua against Groat Britain and the feeling is now very bitter, indeed, more so, if possible, than when the British landed at Corinto. The general opinion seems to be that the Central American republics will form a combination, possibly secret, against Great Britain, and that everything possible will be done to exclude British goods from Central America. This feeling will probably result in commercial gain to the United States. There is no doubt, however, that the action of the three German firms in subscribing so liberally to the indemnity fund will prove a good stroke of business to them.

’ „|. Race for the Pennant. iFolfowing is the standing of the clubs of the National Baseball League: Per Clubs. Played. Won. Lost. cent. Pittsburg .... 18 12 0 .007 Chicago 19- 12 7 .032 Boston ...... 15 9 0 .tUHfe Cincinnati ... .19 11 8 .579: Cleveland ....10 9 7 .503 Baltimore ....13 7 0 .538 Philadelphia .. 15 8 7 .533 New York.. ..15 7 8 .407 Brooklyn .... 10 7 9 438 St. Louis? 21 7 14 .333 Washington ..15 5 10 .333 Louisville ....10 5 11 .313 ' ’'MU WF.STEKX LEAGUE. Following is the standing of the clubs in the Western League: Per Clubs. Played. Won. Lost. cent. Minneapolis ..10 8 2 .800 Indianapolis . .10 7 3 ,7y() Grnndßapids.il 0 5 .545 Toledo .11 5 0 .455 Detroit ......10 4 0 .400 Kansas City., 10 4 6 .400 Milwaukee ...10 4 G .400 3t. Paul 10 4 6 .400 End of the War at Hand. The end of the Cuban war is at band. The rumor is confirmed in all well-inform-ed circles. The chiefs of the insurgents aav.B abandoned their cause in despair. Cap*. Gen. Martinez Campos has ordered that the work on the port of Santiago b* begifn at o nee. Railways and telegraph be built, rebuilt and improved, through Manzanillo, Bayamo, Puerto Principe, Santa Cruz, San Luis and SoJealousy Prompts a Doable Crime. About .five miles south of Wellborn, Texas, Matt Baisy shot and mortally wounded his wife, then went across the country ten miles and shot Gus Roya, severely wounding him. He was jeaious. The murderer escaped.

CANNOT FIND THE WEALTH. Securities of the Late J. 8. Crouse Were Well Concealed. James S. Crouse died at Syracuse, X. Y r ., about five year* ago, leaving a fortune in bonds, mortgages and rq/jroad stocks. Few of them were found among his papers. Mr. Crouse kept his securities in a trust aud deposit company’s vault,' but when the executors of the estate examined his box nearly all of the securities had disappeared, He feared before his death that a committee would be put in charge of his affairs on account of his habits, and his relatives believe that he secreted his papers. To this day they have not lieen found. The widow has received dividends on certain railroad stocks regularly, bnt she has not had possession of the certificates. Thursday Mrs. (’rouse vacated the homestead, and she employed a force of carpenters to explore every nook in the house in the presence of detectives, hoping to find where the securities were secreted, but no strong box was found. Mrs. Crouse and her two sous don’t know whether they are really wealthy or not.

BIG SALES OF BONDS. • * Foreign Exchange Demoralized by European Purchases. R. G. Dun & Co.’s Weekly Review of Trade says: “The event of the week is the demoralization of foreign exchange, caused by enormous sales of bonds abroad. Besides a sale of $10,000,000 Manhattan and other railroad bonds through the syndicate large purchases on foreign account have been made for some weeks, so that the aggregate probably exceeds $50,000.O<A) since the sale of governments. Safety for the summer means much for all business, uud the syndicate deems it so fully assured that it distributes 40 per cent, of the money advanced by its associates, which relieves a large amount to stimulate operations in securities aud products. Crop prospects also have greatly improved and this is of still higher importance, as it will do much to determine the character and volume of all business after summer uncertainties are over. In addition business is reviving, although the gain in great industries is retarded by many strikes.” , t- 1 GOT THE SOO,OOO LEGALLY. W. W. Taylor Had That Amount to His Credit in a Chicago Hank, w. IV. Taylor, the absconding treasurer of South'Dukota, drew SOO,OOO in currency from the American Exchange National Bank of Chicago Jon. 8, just three days before his embezzlement was i?lado public. When he obtained the money lie. said he would take It developed in the trial at Pierre that Mr. '4,’aylor was accompanied by H. M. Benedict, his brother-in-law, when he got the cash. Mr. Benedict is now being prosecuted for larceny by Attorney General Crawford, of South Dakota, and, as soon as the larceny case is completed, he will be rearrested on a charge of conspiracy to defraud. R. M. Orr, assistant cashier of the American Exchange National Bank, said: “Mr. Taylor drew SOO,OOO from our bank Jan. 8. He had the money to his credit and obtained it legally. That is all there is to it.” Czar Prepared for War. A dispatch from St. Petersburg states that up to Sunday it was believed that Japan would refuse to give up Port Arthur. Orders were given to mobilize 110,000 troops in the Irkutsk and Tomsk tricts and a credit of 20,000,000 roubles was opened. It was in view of this attitude of Russia that Japan immediately yielded to the demands made by Russia, France and Germany.

Tested a Chime of Bells. A number of musicians and clergymen were present Friday at the test at Baltimore of a chime of bells which has just been completed for St. James’ Catholic Church, Chicago. There are twenty bells in the chimes, the largest of which weighs 5,150 pounds, aud the smallest 150. Their total weight is 40,000 pounds. It is the largest musical chime of bells ever east in this country. Old Sol Lets Up. Between 2 o’clock Friday afternoon nnd 0 o’clock Saturday morning the temperature in Chicago fell 43 degrees. The highest temperature of Friday was 80 degrees. One man was prostrated by the heat. The fall in Temperature of 32 degrees in twelve hours at Fort Robinson, Neb., brought on a snowstorm Frainy morning which lasted half an hour anil made the hillside white. Ohio Preacher Wins. The award of sooo for the prize essay offered by the trustees of Darmouth College, Hanover, N. H„ under the will of the late Richard Fletcher, has been assigned to Rev. Washington Gladden,, of Columbus, Ohio. His subject was: “In What Way Ought the Conception of Personal Life aud Duty Be Modified?” Validity of Bonds Established. The South Dakota Supreme Court has rendered an opinion which establishes the validity ot the $98,000 bonds issued, to cover the shortage in the schqol fund caused by the Taylor defalcation. The bonds were sold to Mason, Lewis & Co.; private bankers, in Chicago. Victims of the Trolley Moloch. Two children were instantly lulled by the trolley cars in Newark, N. J., Friday and another seriously injured.

MARKET QUOTATIONS.

Chicago—Cattle, common to prime, $3-75 to $9.50; hogs, shipping grades, $3.00 to $5.00; sheep, fair to choice, $2.50 to $5.00; wheat. No. 2 red. (12c to (53c; corn. No. 2,50 cto 51c; oats. No. 2,28 c to 29c; rye, No. 2,64 cto (55c; butter, i-chuiee creamery, 15c to 17c; eggs, fresli, l?c to 13c; potatoes, car lots, per bushel, 50c to (50c; broom corn, per tb, common growth to fine brush. 4c to 7c. Indiuuapo|is— Cattle, shipping, $3.00 to $<5.00; hogs, choice light, $3.00 to $4.75; sheep, common to prime, $2.00 to $4.50; wheat, No. 2, (54c to 05c; corn, Nq. 1 white, 50c to 50V£c; oats, No. 2 white, 33c so 3314 c. v St- Louis—Cattle, $3.00 to $0.50; hogs, $4.00 to $4.75; wheat. No. 2 red, 00c to 07c; corn, No. 2, 48c.t0 49c; oats, No. 2, 29c to 30c; rye. No. 2. G3e to (59c. > Cincinnati—Cattle, $3.50 to $5.50; hogs, $3.00 to $4.75; sheep, $2.50 to $4.75: wheat, No. 2,09 cto 09%c; corn, No. 2 mixed, 55c to 57c; oats. No. 2 mixed, 30Vic 31 Vic; rye, No. 2,02 cto 04c. Detroit—Cattie, $2.50 to $0.00; hogs, $4.00 to $4.75; sheep. $2.00 to $4.75; wheat. No. 2 red, 07c"to 08c; corn, No. 2 yellow. 50c to 51c; oats, No. 2 white, 33c to 34c; rye, (55c to 07c. Toledo —Wheat, No. 2 red, 07c to 08c; corn, No. 2 mixed, 51c. to 51 Vie; oats, No. 2 white, 33c to 33Vie; rye, No. 2,00 c to 08c. • i Buffalo—Cattle, $2.50 to $0.50; hogs, $3.00 to $5.25; sheep. $3.00 to $4.75: wheat, No. 1 hard, 71c to 72c; corn, No. 2 yellow, 54e to 55c; oats, No. 2 white, 35c to 30c. Milwaukee—Wheat, No. 2 spring,; 6-ic to 65c; corn, No. 3. 50c to 51c; oats, No. 2 white, 32e to 33c; barley. No. 2. 48e to 51c; rye, No. 1,64 cto (55c; pork, mess, $11.75 to $12.25. New York—Cattle. $3.00 to $0.25; hogs, $4.00 Lt<uss,j2s; jaditep, $3.00 to $5.00; wheat, 70c; coru, No. 2, 56c to 57c; oats, white Western, 38c to 41c; butter, creamery, 12c to 18c; eggs. Western, 12Vie to 13Vic.

STRIKERS IN A RIOT.

SAVAGE BATTLE FOUGHT AT SOUTH CHICAGO. Striking Furnace Men in the Illinois Steel Company’s Mills Attack Fellow Employes—Charged by the PoliceSevere Battle Follows. • * Rioters Are Routed. Four hundred striking employes of the Illinois Steel Company at South Chicago created one of the most serious riots in the history of the town Tuesday afternoon, when they broke down the gates and attempted to drive all the workmen from the rail mills, blast furnace and machine shops. A series of hard fights ensued in each of the buildings. A riot call was turned in. Capt. Jenkins with nine policemen arrived on the scene in a few minutes. The handful of policemen attacked the rioters, who were armed with iron bars, coupling pins, clubs and stones. Although outnumbered, the police drove the rioters outside the main gate, whore a savage fight occurred, in which all the police officers were more or less injured. Probably 100 of the rioters

STRIKERS DRIVE FURNACE MEN AWAY.

had their heads cracked. Twenty-six, their number were arrested, all of whom were more or less hurt. Many wounded rioters were carried off by the crowd. But for the determined fight made by the gallant little band of policemen, the officials of the company believe the mob would have destroyed thousands of dollars’ worth of property as soon as the men who remained at work were driven away. The entire works is shut down, with the exception of the plate mill, which employs (500 men. Three*thousand men are out of employment. The company's plant in Joliet is also affected, about 1,500 men being out there. After the riot at the mills nnd the arrest of twenty-six of the ringleaders, another mob of about 1,000 gathered about the police station, aud the police were confronted with the possibility of an effort on the part of the friends of the strikers to rescue the pen who were under arrest. Sergeant Van Pelt, who had just returned from the scene of the riot with a small detachment of men, took in this situation at a glance and ordered his men to disperse the mob, which they did without meeting with any groat resistance. Additional men were ai once sent for, and at midnight a strong cordon of police guarded the approaches to the statfon at Eighty-

POLICE CLEARING THE STREET.

ninth street and Exchange place, while 125 bluecoats stood guard over the mills. The trouble all started over the strike of about thirty barrow men, or ore wheelers, who work at what are known ns the south furnaces. These furnaces, two in number, are used to reduce the crude ore to the form off pig iron and are tvholly independent of the steel mills. These men struck Monday afternoon because the company refused to grant them a raise of wages. Tuesday morning they made their appearance in the yards, aud, going to the four furnaces at the north end of the works, drove away all the men 1 there, about 400 in number. These men, the officers of the company claim, did not wish to strike, but quit work through fear of personal violence. This shut down all the furnaces, throwing about 700 men out of employment. The men who are avowedly on strike did not number more than 120 at most; the rest who were forced to quit perform other duties about the furnaces and are more skilled and better paid than the wheelers.

A SHOWER OF MONEY.

Remarkable Scene at the Acquittal of Two Girls. One of the most remarkable scenes witnessed in a New York State court room was enacted at Ballston, Saratoga County, Saturday. During the week there had been on trial the case of Catherine and Elizabeth Nolan, two sisters, charged with poisoning their brother. The crime was alleged to have been committed at their humble home in Waterford last June and the motive assighed by the authorities was that the girls, who are 22 and 15 years of age, desired the insurance on his life. For ten months they had been confined in the jail at Ballston. The trial occupied all last, week, and the prosecution vainly endeavored to fix the crime upon them. It failed, however, to prove even that the young mah died of poisoning. The case was given to the jury at noon Saturday. They retired and took one ballot, which resulted in twelve votes for acquittal. When they re-enter-ed the crowded court room and announced their verdict, a wild scene ensued. Men and women shouted themselves hoarse to show their approval. All rushed forward to meet the girls. Bouquets which the prisoners held in their ( hands were rudely snatched from them and speared upon the floor for them to walk upon. As the grave judge descended from the bench to congratulate the girls, the foreman of the jury mounted to the seat vacated by him and, calling attention to the fact that the girls’ confinement had rendered them homeless and friendless, asked for contributions for their benefit. Spectators, counsel for both sides, the judge and the jury went down into their pockets and a shower of bank notes and coin rained into the juror’s hat. The girls left the court room amid cheering. Dr. H. C. Spencer, of St. Louis, Prof. L. McGuire, of Atlanta, Ga., and an unknown man attempted to cross Cbnch river to Clinton, Tenn., in a wagon. Dr. Spencer was saved by a ferryman, but Prof. McGuire and the unknown man were drowned.

CONDITION OF THE CROPS.

Drought la Relieved ,and Corn Plant--5 ing Now Well Along. Reports as to the condition of crops throughout the country, and the general influence of weather on their cultivation and growth, as compiled by Prof. Moore of the United States Weather Bureau at Chicago, show that generally the past week has been very favorable. In the Northwestern States much needed, and, for the present, ample rains have fallen! which, with unusually high temperatures! have been exceptionally favorable for the germination of seeds and for the rapid growth of all vegetation. The heavy rains of the previous week have caused delay in farm work in portions of the Carolinas, Virginia and Maryland; rain is badly needed In Michigan, Ohio and greater portion of Pennsylvania. Corn planting has progressed rapidly during the week in the Northern States, and is generally reported as promising in the Central and Southern States, although considerable damage has been done by cut worms in some sections. Cotton planting is about finished in the southern portion of the cotton region and is nearing completion in the northern portion; it is coming up to a good stand and cultivation is well advanced. Winter wheat has been unfavorably affected by warm, dry weather in Missouri and Ohio; Illinois reports are generally favorable; in Tennessee it is beginning to head. Tobacco plants are reported plentiful in Maryland; in Kentucky the beds have been injured by insects, and in Ohio the dry, warm weather has retarded growth. Fruit prospects continue excellent. Following are the telegraphic reports from various States: Illinois—Abnormally high temperatures with rainfall lacking, except in west central and northern sections, in the latter heavy showers. Corn planting progressing rapidly in all sections, early planting up, good stand and growing finely. Wheat, oats, rye, clover, timothy, potatoes and gardens in excellent condition in rain bolt, otherwise growing slowly; fruit setting unusually heavy.

Indiana—Very warm, sunny weather, only light local shoWers; crops advanced slowly, only heavier rains needed; much corn planted and ..coming up nicely; cut worms and army worms causing injury. Wisconsin—Plentiful supply of rain received, which, with the high temperature, caused rapid growth. Vegetation more advanced than usual for the season; grain all sown and coming up nicely, corn and potato planting well along; pastures in good condition and stock turned out. Minnesota—Abundant rains, with ample warmth and sunshine, have phenomenally advanced nil vegetation; considerable flax and corn yet to be sown; other crops mostly all planted; small grain and grasses have a good stand and healthy color; apple and plum blossoms plentiful. lowa—The week has been unseasonably warm, with copious showers; corn planting, though delayed, is' well advanced with increased acreage; small grain crops, pastures and meadows show vigorous growth. South Dakota —Frequent copious showers, well distributed, with temperature considerably above normal, produced marked development and growth in all vegetation. Field crops, gardens, grass and fruit unusually advanced and all doing finely; injury from local hails slight. Kansas—Warm, with good rains in southern and eastern counties greatly improving all crop conditions. Much corn outside of rain limits not germinated, while grass and small grains are at a standstill, and fruit is dropping. Nebraska —Warm, showery week unusually favorable for the growth of all crops. Small grain generally excellent; rye beginning to head in southern dbunties; corn planting has made rapid progress and much of the early planted is up and iu fine condition. Michigan—Dry and very warm week. Farm work far advanced for the season; light scattered showers very beneficial, but more rain badly needed; spring seeding nearly finished; corn planting beginning and potato planting becoming general. Missouri—Good rains except in southeast section and all crops greatly improved; oats and winter wheat considerably damaged by drouth and chinch bugs iu some counties, but generally doing well. Corn coming up well; considerable complaint from cut worms. Ohio—Excessive warmth and dryness retarded growth of wheat, oats, grass, potatoes and tobacco plants. All cereals looking fairly well, but needing rain badly; corn planting advancing, early planted and potatoes coming up. Excessive fruit bloom.

The Political

Indianapolis, Ind., Populists will place a full municipal ticket in the field at the next city election. The Missouri Senate passed the St. Louis Safety committee election bill as a substitute for the Filley bill. Tuesday, June 11, at Des Moines, has been agreed upon as the date for the lowa Populist State convention. The Kentucky Republican State Committee lias fixed June 5 us the day for the State Republican convention. The Mississippi Democratic convention i■•will be held at Jackson Aug. 7. The executive committee is for silver, 18 to 5. Ex-Congressman Thomas E. Watson, of Georgia, has returned to the practice of law, though renominated by the Populists. Senator Penrose, of Pennsylvania, introduced his resolution for a committee of five to investigate charges that the Councils of Philadelphia sell franchises. Referred to committee. Gov. Matthews, of Indiana, says he would take the Democratic nomination for President if it were offered to him; but he is not a candidate for anything in the sense of seeking the nomination. Thirty-five of the fifty-eight Democrats in the Missouri House at a caucus adopted a resolution favoring the free coinage of silver at a ratio of 16 to 1. The whole trend of the caucus was to precipitate a discussion which will probably result in a State convention. The Michigan Supreme Court has handed down a decision that the act passed by the present Legislature authorizing the appointment by the Governor of a new Detroit Board of Health is constitutional. The court declares the ndw board is entirely warranted in drawing upon the treasury of Detroit for money. f The Missouri Supreme Co»irt rendered an important decision nffecting the Australian ballot law. The Kansas City grand jury asked for the ballot boxes to investigate alleged ballot frauds. The request was refused. Giving the grand jury the right to inspect the ballot boxes, the court holds, would violate the secrecy of the bnllot as well as being an infringement of the constitution.

SMALL GRAINS SAFE.

DAMAGE BY THE FROST IS NOT SERIOUS. Cheering Reports from Fifteen Western States—Fruits and Vegetables Pinched by the Cold—Slight Injury Otherwise in a Few Sections. Severe Fall in Temperature. Reports from throughout the Northwest indicate severe damage to small fruits and vegetable crops in almost every section by the frost of Saturday night. The grain crops, h'owever, are reported safe. Wheat and oats escaped uninjured, because neither had begun to joint, und where cut down by the frost or l(eavy rains will sprout again. Corn was slightly nipped by the cold in a few States, but not enough to occasion the slightest alarm that the yield will be affected to any noticeable extent. In a general way this states the condition of the three great staples in the Mississippi valley. There is no longer any ground for a scare in the face of these facts. On the contrary, the outlook is said to be better than it was May 1, when it was unusually promising. On the whole, the news from the fifteen States visited by the frost is of a cheering nature. Illinois fared best of all the States. Secretary Garrard, of the State Board of Agriculture. attributes the death of millions of chinch bugs (o the heavy rains, and says the ground needed just such an amount of moisture to make the future of the crops more promising. From but two points in the State have the signal service officers received reports of damage by the sudden fall in the temperature. Wisconsin dispatches show that considerable harm has been done to small fruits and gardens. North of Green Bay the frost worked the greatest damage. Baraboo and Boscobel will send few strawberries to market, and Pine River will have a shortage on potatoes and corn. The southern and western portions of the State espaped the blight, and iu no part of the State has any damage to wheat, oats or corn been reported.

Some Damage to Fruit. Fears are expressed that there has been much injury inflicted upon the fruit region of Michigan, especially on the highlands. A stiff wind saved the peaches, apples and strawberries along the lake shore, and the warm weather had pushed fruit so rapidly that it was hardy enough to withstand the frost in most sections. Vegetables and garden truck growing in the interior of the State were badly hurt. Farmers believe the spring wheat and corn are all right. From lowa comes the assurance that both winter and spring wheat, corn and oats are generally safe. While corn was killed back to the ground, it will grow again. Discouraging reports come from all over the State, however, on the condition of fruits and vegetables, and in this respect lowa has probably been the worst injured of all the States. Minneapolis cereals are reported safe, but corn, vegetables and small fruits were greatly damaged. Kansas escaped the frost except in the southern portion of the State, where some damage was done to fruits. Missouri and Indiana were not affected by the frost in the least.

Y. M. C. A. WORK.

International Convention at Springfield, Mass., Was Very r-ucccssful. The International Y. M. C. A. convention at Springfield, Mass., has , been the most successful gathering in the history of the organization, and as a result of the exchange of opinions and methods, a great increase in the scope of the work is expected during the coming year. The opening session in the State Street Baptist Church on the last morning of the convention was devoted to an exchange of views concerning the duty of the associations to young men of foreign birth and parentage, and also the relation of tile organizations to the social-economic questions of the day. The principal speakers were Rev. A. A. Buerle, of Boston; l*rof. Graham Taylor, of Chicago, and Cephas Brninard, of New York. Before the recess delegates devoted half an hour to a season of prayer. In the afternoon there wore ten parlor conferences to consider railroad work, college work, boys’ work, work among French-speaking young men and kindred subjects. At night there was an immense masis meeting at the city hall, at which Dwight L. Moody spoke on the work of the Holy Spirit. Sunday there were special services in the various churches, closing with a great farewell meeting in the evening.

NO CHANGE IN THE CABINET.

Little Likelihood of Dickinson Taking Gresham’s Place. A Washington dispatch says that it can be stated on the authority of one of the parties directly concerned that reports of a change in the head of the State Department, by which Secretary Gressham will be succeeded by Don M. Dickinson, are not within the range of probability, provided Mr. Gresham’s health improves, as it is expected it will. Should his health compel his withdrawal from the cabinet later, Mr. Dickinson doubtless might be asked to .accept the office. The present reports, however, are based on the fact that Mr. Dickinson attended a recent cabinet meeting in an informal capacity, as his personal relations with the President aae such that he frequently joins the cabinet circle. At that time Secretary Gresham was absent, his place being .taken by Assistant Secretary of State Uhl, formerly of Michigan, and one of Mr. Dickinson’s intimates. In this connection it is recalled that a cabinet portfolio was at the disposition of Mr. Dickinson when the present cabinet was formed, and had he accepted, it would have been as Secretary of State. Subsequently he was commissioned by Mr. Cleveland to go to Chicago and invite Judge Gresham to take the secretaryship of state.

MAKES IT A TEST CASE.

Nebraska Farmer Sues a Railroad for Failure to Observe the Law. A Nebraska statute imposes a penalty of ?iSOO for each failure of a railway company to have its trains whistle at the public crossings, and one-half of the fine goes to the informer. The matter will be tested for the first time. The suit was begun by Alonzo B. Miller, of Lyons, Neb., against the St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railway Company. The plaintiff sues for $78,900. Millet resides on a farm neap a railroad crossing and has kept an account of such failures to blow the whistle of passing trains between May 4, 1594, aud Aug. !), 1894, and noted 1,578 such failures, The petition consists of 526 sheets of typewritten legal cap.

STATES MAY HAVE TO REFUND.

Demand Likely to Be Made for Ca9h 1 Received Years Ago, A very interesting question has been raised as to whether, in view of the depleted condition of the treasury, the twen-ty-six States of the Union, which in 1837 received from the general government deposits amounting to over $28,000,000, could be made to refund. The first few months in 1836. Congress having refused lo extend the charter of the bank of the

United States, found the Government In possession of between $40,000,000 and $50,000,000 for which it had no present need nor suitable place for safe keeping. On June 23 of that year an act was passed authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to deposit, under certain specified conditions, all of the money save $5,000.000 with the States on their assuming the obligation of payment on demand. The sums of money which each of the twenty-six States received, as stated in several annual reports of the Secretary of the Treasury, was as follows (cents omitted): Maine, $055,835; New Hampshire, $669,080; Vermont, $669,086; Massachusetts. $1,338,173; Connecticut, $764.<-’7O; Rhode Island, $382,335; New York, $4.014,520; Pennsylvania, $2,867,514; New Jersey, $764,670; Ohio, $2,007,200; Indiana. $800,254; Illinois, $477,919; Michigan. $288,751; Delaware. $256,571; Marvlaml, $955,838; Virginia. $2,198,427; North Carolina, $1,433,757; South Caroline, $1,051,422; Georgia. $1,051,422; Alabama, $669,086; Louisiana, $477,919; Mississippi, Tennessee, $1,433.757; Kentucky, $1,433,757; Missouri, $382,335; Arkansas, $286,751; total, $28,101.633. In his annual report for 1885 the United States Treasurer says “that the fiction” that these deposits, amounting to $28.101.633, may some day become available has ceased to be held. It is a singular fact that the records of the Treasury Department do not show that any demand has ever been made on the States for the repayment of this money. It seems to be the general opinion that an act of Congress would be necessary before steps could be taken to compel a repayment, but whether such an act will be pussed by Congress is extremely doubtful in view of the fact that the representatives of twenty-six States in both houses would be interested in its defeat.

EX-GOV. CHASE DEAD.

Former Executive of Indiana, Succumbs to Erysipelas. Several weeks ago ex-Gov. Ira J. Chuso left Indianapolis for the purpose of engaging in evangelistic work in Maine, and soon after reaching Lnbec was seized with erysipelas. Letters from him from time to time spoke of the disease, but he did not apprehend serious consequences and no uneasiness was felt by friends. Saturday, .however, a telegram Was received announcing his death. The disease began in the face and was partially controlled for a time, but he grew rapidly worse within two days. Ex-Gov. Chase was 51 years of age and was born in the State of Illinois, where he grew to manhood. While still young he entered the army and rose to thh rank

EX-GOV. CHASE.

took the study of theology, ufterward uniting with the Christian Church and entering the ministry. He preached for several years in Northern Indiana, and ten years ago was called to the pastorate of the Christian Church at Danville, this State. In 1886 he was nominated by the Republicans of the Fifth district for Congress, but was defeated by C. C. Matson, the Democratic candidate. Two years later he was a candidate for the Republican nomination for Governor, but Congressman Hovey was nominated, and Chase was chosen by acclamation as lieutenant governor. The Republican ticket was elected, and when Hovey died in 1891, Chase succeeded to the gubernatorial chair. In 1892 he was a candidate again for Governor, but was defeated by Matthews. He leaves a widow and two children, a son nnd daughter.

SEND WHEAT TO CANADA.

Ten Carloads of Red Winter Go Across the Boundary Line. A dispatch from Montreal says that the initial importation of wheat from the United States into Canada has been made. James Carruthers is the importer and the amount brought is ten cars. It is from Detroit, and of course red winter. Mr. Carruthers says the wheat will be consumed by Ontario millers. Now that it has been pretty well demonstrated that the United States wheat can pay the duty of 15 cents a bushel and sell in the same mnrket with the Ontario product, dealers are inclined to believe the prices for the latter have reached the top unless the United States market shows material advances. As high as 85 cents has beeu paid for Ontario red winter wheat recently and 89 cents for hard Manitoba wheat at Fort William. It is probable that further importations will be made and if they reach hundreds of thousands of bushels, the expectations of many Mon. treal traders will be realized.

PERTINENT PERSONALS

Therou Clapp and Miss Emma Beehtol, of Wabash, Ind., have just been married after an uninterrupted courtship of thirtyone years. Lady Beresford proceeded in the most business-like manner and didn’t pay a penny on her new husband until after the goods had been delivered. Robert Lebaudv has subscribed 1,000 francs toward the prizes for the Bor-deati-Pnris and back horseless ..carriage race, which will take place on June if and following days. Rev. Dr. William Gregg, professor in Knox College, Toronto, since 1872, and.a well-known loader in the Presbyterian Church, has resigned the professorship on account of old age. < Major Pond says his offer of $3,000 a night for Mark Twain, which has been standing for five years, still holds good. Twain has more calls to lecture than any other American citizen. Robert Halstead, a son of Murat Halstead, has been appointed managing editor of the Fourth Estate, Mr. Birmingham’s lively “newspaper for newspapermen,” in place of F. H. Lancaster, resigned. The last miller of Dee is dead, bqt the Chester town council has voted to buv and preserve the mills, in order to control the flow of the stream. The original grant of the mills was made by King Edward VI. Albert George Sandeinan has been elected to the responsible position of governor of the Bank of England. He had previously been a director of the bank formally years, and also a director in mauv financial institutions and insurance companies. Pope Leo XIII.’s hands are nearly useless and cause him much suffering. When he writes he must hold his right wrist with his left hand, and what he! writes is almost illegible. This is not due to. age, but to an attack of ague twenty-fiv« years ago, when he was bishop of Perugix

of major, but Whs sent from ' active duty to the hospita. service on account of the giving away of his health. At the close of the \Var he returned to Illinois and entered a grocery store as a clerk, and while thus engaged under-