Daily Wabash Express, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 8 January 1885 — Page 1

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THE LEGISLATURE.

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Palms Haute sat {.0p0ijtan police (. from \&go & Tont both houf •nd Tv.«iitoaeo and have devoted

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prison influence north and

tion £o«il'f5sgonracing the shrewdest profesvice I mil an apoiij'is ts of the state and the al^.v *oaNew fo/vided aid of the Indianapolis Atala&Fpf^ wire-pullers and noiseafternooi?dla°ap reasonal wither duriaij accom jadjoi.

nominees of the house ihaB. L. Jewett, of Floyd Putnam, clerk assist-

•were*. flP*31 c. Darnai ant clerk,

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Fanaing, of Marion of Grant The idedly larger than

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are: secr"*^, assistant secretary, Lawrence J. W. and Hoffatettler

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--.ji and tnc* ... andi^the dlse.^, of Allen it in y.," gaJP® conve- eldtneo RepreiweP1^ ?t W/ ipr formaliti?^ „, Tlwec^C rfed i^hat J. L. Reilly,

elley

itions in the last legisyesterday it was generally secretary of

'state central committee, would be Geminated for secretary, but he did not work for it and Kelley did, with the reault mentioned. Senator Willard claims this result ss an indication of his popularity and influence. Qeij The Kepublican senators made the

tfc following complimentary nominations-: th#1 Secretary, Cyrus F. \Nixon, of Hancock ta»^ deorkeeper, J. W. Hamrick, of Ilendricks. For the nomination fpr speaker 9 d^*r'I there was a struggle between Geo. A.

Adams, of Morgan and Win. Copeland, of Jeflerson. The former received it by a vote of seventeen to twelve. Had the Republicans been in the majority Mr. Adams would have been similarly honorecb He will be the leader of the party on the floor.

Thij legislature meets to-morrow morning and .Governor Porter will deliver ies message immediately upon organization. [i|V Grovemor Gray will be inaugurated

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next Monday in English's theatfr.

r.: .- Indianapolis News: It is funny to hear the native-born Democrats around S the hotel lobbies quietly cursing the

Irish, who, they claim, are demanding everything in sight. This feeling mav ^s yei lead tor an open rupture, and th&reaa®|j|ing of the natives out of the party.

The Indianapolis Times of yesterday said that "Johnny Fasig.of Terre Haute" |l" was managing Burt Kelly's canvass for i?Qt ?curotary r1'*! the state senate. This no |ja doubt accounts for Kelly's succfss. The |sf combination' ot. .John Began and Dan 1 Fasig was too much for the Democratic jloaucus last night.

The Journal of yesterday"^" corning said: "Kelley has been claiming, that llis election was desired by Senator Voorbees. Yesterday afternoon Senator Smith, «f Bartholomew, sent a telegram to Voor1 hoes, inquiring if there was any authority for the assertion that he was personally III interested in Kelley's election. A reply ]was received last night, saying: 'It is wholly unauthorized.

Indianapolis News: Under pain and

-ggeesl penalty of excommunication, the mema||| ben of the metropolitan police force are forbidden to take part in polities or be"come candidates for any office. Of late, ••••IpiMnrew, this provision has only been ^feimade to apply to the Republican wing, $mmtor the hotel lobbies show that the Demo"""flllcratic faction is by no means silent in, the •^^•cramble for legislative dbtinction.. -I The fifth annual meeting of- the state

Democratic editorial association will be -held to-night. The following are the tf toaate for the banquet: "American States cf and American Statesmen," the Hon. W. '-12. Niblack "American Irishmen and "4 Irish Americans," the Hon. Bayless W. "S Ilanna: "The Mexican Veterans," Gene-' in I M. D. Manson "Politics and Busi1 Ws neee," the Hon. w. H. English "The ?l Growth of Intelligence—Indicative of the

I Ultimate Supremacy ^Democracy," Mr. M. C. Carr "The Unioi Soldiers," Mr. Jap Turpen "The People," the Hon.

Gabriel Schmuck "Indiana," the Hon.* ^Thomas A. Hendricks "The Blundering ZDemocracy," Mr. James J. Wells, "The I November Verdict—Retributive Justice," the Hon. Francis T. Hord "The

Men of Toil," the Hon. Eugene V. Debs. -The Republican Part}'," the Hon. Rufus iPlMagee "The Democratic Press of Indiana," Mr. W,C. Ball. V.

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Other States.

•j! Springfield, Ills., January 7.-*m. J. G. Campbell, Republican, was elected president of the senate—2G to 25, a strict party vote. Senator Rugcr voted with -the Republicans.. The house met

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adjourned till 11:30 tort action. an nary 7.—Gen. Lo« ly this moming and left ringfield. The reporter# much disinclined to talk.

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Waekly Established in 1828. of last night

111., -Januaiy 7.—The the house held a caucus toided to stand by the caucus

•afield special to the Chicago of yesterday morning pays: .Id be impossible at this give anything like an accurate of the comparative strength of

Matorial

The Opening of the

candidates. The line will

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in»"nf th« I.» Ma Ir«rshe organization of the fwo houses, mg 01 ine

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The Caacns «od: inees fcually set out on such occasions. The Elected and the Wtuation

A Pen Picture of the »B8n(L the Senate an% House.

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DENVEH, "iCoi., January f.—The legislature convened at nooa to-day. James Moynahan, of Park, was elected president of the senate Thos. B. Stuart, of Arapahoe, speaker of die nouse. On the 20th instant the first ballot for United States senator to succeed Senator Hilt will be taken. Among the prominent candidates are Senator Hill, Secretary Teller, ex-Governor Routt and ex-Senator Jerome B. Chaffee.

Habtford, Conn., Januaiy 7.—Tk Connecticut legislature organized to-day. The house elected W. Edgar Simonds speaker. The legislature will meet in joint convention to-morrow, for tbe election of a governor and other state officers. The Republican candidates at the latfc election will be chosen.

AugUsta, Me., January 7.—The Maine senate convened to-day, and William P, Pennell was elected president. The house organized by electing General Charles Hamlin speaker.

St. Louis, Mo., Januaiy 7.—The senate convened at noon, Lieutenant Governor Campbell presiding. T. C. Nesbit was appointed temporary clerk. Governor Crittenden's closing message was read. It is very long, and is devoted entirely to state affaire and recommendations. The finances of the state are in a prosperous condition. The debt has been reduced nearly a million dollars in the past two years, and the assessed' value of property in the state in 1883 was placed at §726,000,000. Caucuses will be held to-night to nominate the permanent officers of both houses.

The Democratic members of the lower house of the legislature, in caucus at Jefferson City to-day, nominated John M. Wood, of Clark countv, for speaker W. R. Goody Koontz, of Washington county, speaker pro tem., and W. P. Bentley, of St. Louis, chief clerk.

Hfi DECLINES IT.

Gen. Grant Writes a Letter to Stop thn Subscription of 8100,000 lo Relieve His Effects from Distraint.

New Yobk, N. Y., January 7.—It would seem that the effort to raise a fund to pay off the mortgage upon General Grant's personal effects, has been summarily stopped by the general" himself. The Mail and Express will, this aiternogfl. publish the following characteristic letter to Gyrus W. Field:

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Citt, January 8. IS

My Dear Sir—Through the press and o. /Crwise I learn that yoa and a tew other friends of mine are engaged in raising a subscription for my benefit. I appreciate both the motive and the friendship which have dictated this course on your part, but on matnre reflection I regard it as dae to myself and family to decline this proffered generosity. I regret that I did not make this known earlier.

Very truly yours, U. 8. Gbakt. The Mail and Express says: "The man whose unflagging persistence, matchless military skill, and untiring energy supplied to the million of American citizens in federal uniforms the one supreme need of victorious leadership, and who many times in a single day's work saved to the north uncounted millions of treasure from imminent risk, not to mention infinitely more precious possessions, will not allow private liberality to be urged in his behalf. It was impossible for Grant to say what he felt obliged to say in this note-without bringing to a crisis the painful situation in which he has silently suffered these long months, during which time the svmpathies»of the people, unfaltering and grateful at heart, have had the guidance of no definite idea a? to what needed to be done, what could be done, or what should be done."

The Mail and Express then asks what shall now be done, and-continues as follows: "What but the one straightforward, legitimate, adequate method becoming the government of the United States, itself the proudest monument of Grant's achievements? The title and rank created for him as a recognition of his (services should be restored to him by common consent. To this, point events Mhat we can not remember without pttin and some self-reprbach have brought us. Let Grant's last days be his best days and be prolonged by the action of the nation he did so much to save."

FOREIGN.

Gladstone.

London, January 7.—Wm. Henry Gladstone, M. P., son of the prime minister, replying at Hawarden to a tost to his father's health said that after fifty years arduous public service a much further prolongation of the prime minister's political life could not be expected. His lather would doubtless always remain in the harness, although his labors would be less arduous than those of men in the political arena.'

Word from Wo1i«1«j.

London, January 7.—The following telegram was received from Gen. Wolseley dated Korti, Januaiy 7th, 4:10 p. m.: "A strong convoy is leaving the camp for Gakdal. Gen. Stewart will take another to-morrow for Metamneh, which we expect to ocwiby by the 15th. If the Bteamer is found there we shall communicate with Gordon without delay."

Jjonlse Mlehel.

Pakib, January 7.—President Grevy ordered a medical report upon the mental state of Louise Michel. If she be declared insane lie will liberate her under guarantee on the part of her friends to provide for her.

Eochefort,describing the return of Louise .Michel to St. Lazare prison, yesterday, admits the directors and wardens showed her great respect and attention and provided for her many comforts.

.|||j More Dakota Trouble. PiEKRE, Dak., January 7.—a telegram from Forrest City, Salter county

promptly at 12. All the members an- says: "An armed mob from Gettysburg! ^ked the committee, as a Bwered to the roll call except four. The ian^ vicinity came to Forest City this: matter of jusi». to himself, and to prOabsentees finallv appeared and a vote morning and under charge of C. W. mote the public interest,* to take steps to having been taken Haines received 76 Gilchfisty, John W. Brysoo, and a man bring Ivey before them and compel him votes for temporary chairman, one less named Dotv took possession of the public to testify. He did not propose_to submit than the required number, lie voting

against himself. After some fillibuster- in which they were kept and removing lous.

rvew lOrfi city.

I Mr. Cleveland's hand-shakes are estiI iltpH ft 3 Ann woalr

them by force. The sheriff has started in pursuit at the head of an anned force and the probabilities are that, a fight will ensue. Citizens are comj^pg in from all directions and say unless the records, are returned by to-morrow the county will be the scene of bloodshed and riot, A great majority of the people desire to see the county seat* matter settled by the court and will abide by it.

Oliio.Miners.

'Coleocsus, O., January 77—The State convention of coal miners to-day had delegates representing 8,000 miners. The call

for

candidates are not all in

Indi ana. .nd the voters have not had an opanity to test the qualities of the vile ... '':jrs and more villainous which are

change a score of

Tlncnn imes before the caucus, which will not "Deg meet for two weeks, and predictions at this time are as worthless as a rcpe 0f

the convention states nothing

specifically. Concerning the Hocking Valley strike but a limited part of the delegates are in favor 'Oi a reducuon on the mining rate from 70 to. 6p cents, which would be in the nature of a compromise with the operators, who refuse to pay over 50 cents. The majority of the convention, however, are opposed to this, and so it is said by some that nothing will be done in the matter.

WASHINGTON.

Secretary MeCulloch Tells What He Thinks of the Outv. :-look.

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The proceedings in Congress Yesterday Statistics ob Freights.

Nfcaraguan Treaty Reported Favorably By Committee —Nation al Notes.

Secretary

mcoullooh.

He Believes the Bosineaa Bepre«slon Has Touched Bottom. Washington, D. C., January 7-— Secretary McCulloch states that he has been misrepresented in reference to the business depression. The secretary says he has not expressed the opinion that great depression is to be expected. On the contrary, Tie thinks that every indication points to better times, unless congrees is guilty of Eome grave error. In reference to the revenues, he dees not think that the increase of the debt in Novemfrgr and December can be repeateS The revenues for January WlP be* greater than for £itiier pf the preceding months, and February will" donbtles»-sWw»- mope-pro-, nounced improvement. The change for the better in the revenues, as in' the business of the country, will be very gradual, and will probablv date from the 1st of January, when the depression reached its worst. The agitation of the silver question, and long delay and uncertainty as to the course to be pursued, would lead to a hoarding of gold that would soon make its Jill effects very apparent. As to his alleged reference to the necessity for the immediate and radical readjustment of the revenue system, commercial relations, and industrial policy, it is known that the secretary has advanced no arguments more urgent or materially differing from the recommendations of his annual report upon these subjects.

Cot»BW»#.

the senate the chair laid before 'the senate the report of the Missouri river commission, and a report showing the maintenance'by Captain Eads of a channel in the south pass of the Mississippi river.

Mr. Morrill called up his resolution declaring that reciprocity treaties with nations of inferior population and resource should be regarded with disfavor, and spoke at length in its support. The debate became general, and Senators Bayark and, Ingalls had a sharp personal controversy.

In the house the Inter-stato bill occupied most of the day but no vote was reached. The consular and diplomatic bill was reported. It appropriates $1,190,885, a reduction under the appropriation for the present fiscal year of $34,255, and under the estimates of $432,291. The bill provides for an a^nt and consul general at Cairo, Egypt, an equal salary of $5,000, and for a cc \il general at Madrid. The consulship at Ningoo, China, is abolished. An appropriation of $20,000 is made for carrying out the provisions of the neutrality act.

Freight Statistics.

Washington, D. C., January 7.—Mr. Nimmo, secretary of statistics, to-day handed in his annual report on internal commerce, to the secretary of the treasury. The average rate of freight charged on railroads in the United States during 1883 was less than half the average rate charged in 1868, and in the meantime there was an enormous increase in the volume of traffic. Considerable of the report is devoted to the subject of pooling, which Nimmo regarded as an expedient to which the railroad companies had recourse to not willingly, but of necessity, in order to protect themselves against the ruinous effects of war rates, and also to protect themselves against the popular indignation caused by the evils of secret rates to individual shippers.

The Nloaragnau Treaty.

Washington, D. C., January 7.—In the executive session of the senate tbe Nicarguan treaty was reported back from the committee on foreign relations with a recommendation that it be ratified. The senate took no action.

Rational

SO'M.

WJlSHINGTON, D. C., January 7.— Amflfag the recent patents issued were: Jaffies D. Hawkins, Brazil, for tag holder Wm. R. Lampton, assignor of one-half to-W. O. Winn. Terre Halite, for gate latch.

Postmaster confirmations: Madison M. Hurley, New Al oany, Ind. Chas. J. Hovey, Mt. Vernon, Ind.

Petitions for the Mexican pension bill were presented by Mr. Lamb from citizens of Covington and Khightsville.

The messenger (Eobson) bearing the electoral vote of Texas arrived yesterday and delivered his charge to the vice-pres-ident. This completes the list of states. The votes of every one, both by mail and messenger, have been received and duly receipted for.

A minister of the gospel writes to Representative Warner of Tennessee: "I am, as you know, a minister, and would like to be minister to England. I can preach as good a sermon as any man in the litate of Tennessee, and know I would be acceptable over there."

Ivev, of Vinita, Indian territory, who made the serious charges in connection with procuring land leases for grazing purposes from Indians, on which the present investigation was begun, refused^ to come before the committee to testify

records by tearing out part of the building to such an attempt to make him ridicu-

nonoreu wiui eiwu6n to tut lureuiftiutup of a jury. tiC^A. 1 .«*

TOWN TALK, INDEED.

The Council's Action Regarding the Reorganization of the Police.

Everyone Surprised by the Ordinance for aNew Police System.

The Talk of Citizens and Politicians Abont tbe Ordinance ef Toesday

Night.

The New Plan M6ets With Favor From All But the Local Politician®.

THE' MEXBOPOMTAI? JPjprtitCE.

Comment

on tb« Ordinance TaeidST Night.

To' say there was surprise among Terre Haute people yesterday moming when they read in the Express the action of the council in passing a Metropolitan police ordinance, would be expressing it in very mild termtf. As a general thing the Democrats admitted that the ordinance was a good move, but the more partisan did not hesitate to say that the legislature would pass a Metropolitan law just the same as though the council had not passed the ordinance.

The Democrats made no expression as to who they would prefer on the board of commissioners, and it was even intimated that no Democrat could be. found who would accepfthe position.

Mr. Nicholas Stein, a member of the school board, was in favor of the ordinance, if it intended all that was claimed

could be carried outinother departments of the city. He would be pleased to see the fire department managed in a like manner. "I think," said Mr. Stein "that the people of Terre Haute know more about who they want as police commissionss than the gu^m^M^fr. Stein is heartily in favor of "ho

An Express reporter met Councilman Eolsem and asked him if he had heard any names suggested, for commissioners. "I don't know that the Democrats will be given the privilege of naming the two Democratic members of the board in fact I have been so busy invoicing that I have not had time to study the- ordinance. I believe in a Metropolitan force, and"there are some good points in this ordinance as I remember it from hearing it read last night, and there are some bad ones. I do not believe in the mayor being brought in as a member in the way the ordinance does it gives him a little political bureau, I don'f scare whether he is a Repubuy or a Democrats, and he can use it .jo secure his political power to set up his own nomination and re-election. Will the legislature pass the state bill I don't know there has been talk of it, but I do not know what the purpose now is."

There was a report yesterday afternoon that some of the local politicians had gone on the afternoon trai( Mo Indianapolis, to urge the passage of the Metropolitan bill tne first tiling after the legislature met, and to have it go into effect before the force was reorganized under the ordinance. This was denied by a prominent Democrat, who said that "the intention had been not to have the Metropolitan law of the state become effective until after the May election.

Judge Mack is reported as being in favor of the ordinance. The Gazette quotes him as saying "I think the council's action last night was the very best thing that could have been done. It occurs to me now as strange that the people didn't have something like this, done years ago. I think good- men can now be got to run for the council without trouble by taking all this pulling and hauling about policemen out of politics. The movement is exactly in the line of good government, and I think good results will come from it. I am opposed to the legislature taking the control of this matter from the city." 40

City Clerk Davis expressed himself in favor of the ordinance. "But it was so awful sudden," said he. He hopes to live to see the time 'when the police and fire departments will be taken out of politics. ''Are you tall enough?" "How much do you weigh?" were questions put by the police to each other yesterday. The little men generally answered that they were 6 feet 9 and weighed 195 pounds. Not over half the men will be able to pass muster. If the ordinance is strictly enforced it will take off some of the best men, while others will ju^ jpe by a scratch. Chief Vand yerf always favored a law that woArf' a the police department out of pofiuGBf and considers the action of the council wise. 'Neither party can complain: He regrets the fact that the ordinance, does not provide for a police clerk, which he considers one of the most essential officers of the de-

Sas

artment The'work of the department been greatly aided since the presentadministration came in power by the system of olice register now in usr- bjf| the preseu -force. He regrets that the wages of patrolmen were reduced $5 on the mon.th, and says that it is a hard matter for 'men to do good police duty for $55 a month.

Mr. H. Hulman thinks the ordinance unobjectionable, and that the fire Uepartment should be included. Superintendent Wiley was well pleased. MjyC. C. Oakey, secretaiy of the Board of Made, thinks the ordinance a good thing. Mi.

THE EXPRESS, TEBIIE HAUTE, TBfDBSDAY, JAKUAET 8, 1885.

"Doctor, how do you like the Metropolitan ordinance passed by the council last evening," an Express reporter asked Doctor Swafford last evening. It was rumored, it will be remembered, when the Democrats obtained coutrol of the council a year ago last spring, that the doctor was in favor of laying aside party feeling and establishing a non-partisan police force and fire department but the doctor, having a tender heart, was persuaded by his mere heartless brethren to cease "straying after false gods," as they termed it, j»jjd comeand set up 'nights in the Democratic circle. ThVdoSWr-plaeed his pipe on a table, and looking at the reporter, said, while a rosy hue tinged each cheek: "I always was in favor of throwing politics to on3 6ide in matters of this character. Without entering into the merits of the ordinance, I ean say that I am heartily in accord with such a movement." The doctor continued at length, stating that he believed the people of Terre Haute were able to rule themselves in matters of the kind, and knew more abqg^what they needed than the legislatUH^He was too much of a Democrat to be in favor of anything else than home rule.

las NEW SOUTH.

Mnuufac 1884-1 51108,8

Florid

Louisi

PoNtd

.. ceiverships. Tne latter gives evidence tOwt.tlie.seed has b^sown for a new and v.

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ring and Mining Becord for. 69 New Enterprises, *Ub ,000 Capital.

Bax'

iBE, .Md., January 7.—The Manafactorera' ReconLin its fiew of southern industries, will publish a list of all the manu

Baltimo annual to-moi

facturing and mining enterprises organized in tie aouthern states in 1884. The list shows 1,865 new enterprises, with an rata capital reaching the enormous of I $105,269(000, sum ot sioo,divided among the foptteen southern states as follows Alabama—187 new establishmeats, ^ith a capital of $16,925,000 Ax16, with a capital of $2,040,000 -95, and $2,323,000 capital -196, with $5,455,000 capital —137 with $21,762,000 capital ia—53 with $6,534,000 capital Marylahd—105 with $7,121,500 capital Mississippi—40with $1,295,000 capital North Carolina—226 with $4,110,000 capital Swath Carolina—53 witn $2,15^1,000 capital Tennessee—250 with $7,910,000 capitals Texas—-212 with $10,778,000 oapitatf Virginia-—188 with $13,450,000 capital^ West Virginia—77 with $4,392,OOOcapital.

In Kentucky, Alabama and Virginia extensive mining and iron cempanies with large capital were organized, which runs up the total investments in those states, though they also added many of the smaller industries. The list shows almost every l^anch of general manufac-tures-represented. A noticeable feature is the amount of nothern and western capital going into the south, though the southern people themselves are showing remarkable energy in developing their resources.

RACKET OF THE

BAIL.

Th Harvest of Bankraptoy Nearly Gathered. .... Thi Annual Report of the Belt Railay Business—Loeal News Abont

Railways and Hallway, lien,

Chicago, 111., January 9.—The Railway age to-morrow will say: The records of Railroad foreclosure sales in the United Sfates during 1884 shows that the harvest of bankruptcy sown during the disastrous times commencing ten years ago has now been nearly gathered. The number of roads thus told in 1884 as well as their mileags and amount of capital- represented were all much less than any previous year since 1876. Such sales last year were nearly all of little importance, there being one of the roads involved having a mileage of seventy-one miles. The total number of roads sold under the foreclosure in 1884 was eighteen. The total stocks and debt amounted to $23,504,000, not including accrued interest or floating indebtedness. The average year mileage subjected to foreclosure sales, 1876 to 1884, inclusive was 2,893 and the corresponding yearly average, total stock and aebt was $166,620,667. The encouragement however derived from the decrease in foreclosures is ofiset by the past year's record of re-

luxurious crop which will ere long begifi to be harvested in tbe form of.foreclosure

sales.

RAILROAD NEWS.

Improvement! on VandtUa Engines— The Midland Pay Oar—Freight Traffic Improving.

J. R. Kendall, of the Logansport road, has returned from Chicago. The employes of the Van shops will give a ball at Turners' hall, Februaiy 4th.

Freight traffic is improving and indications point to a steady increase of busi-

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J. W. Bledsoe, night operator at the E. & TVH. freight heuse, spent yesterday yisiting friends in Pimento.

Two C. & E. I. freight cars loaded with iron jumped the track at the crossing of the Vanaalia yesterday afternoon.

Ed Miller's engine No. 8 has been run into the shops for repairs. The other day the engine suffered a broken ti'-e.

The Midland pay car will come in today to pay for Deoember service. The Midland finishes the year entirely clear of debt to its employes

The Vandalia engines Bti\ continue to be improved. It has be decided to plade extension fronts and driver brakes on passenger engines Nos. 102, 158, 162 and 133.

O. E. Grad^ has given up his position as train master of the- Illinois Midland to take the master of transportationship of the same road. His headquarters will be. at Decatur.

Manager" Breinig, of the Ringgold band has entered a claim against the Vandalia railroad for $100 damages to his bass viol which he lost in the Maxvillo wreck.

There has been a material decrease in the freight traffic of the Illinois Midland as compared with two months ago. There is a quantity of hay and broom-con being held over by th« shippers fer a be ter market

The growth of thfe^gansport division of the Vandalia to solwtenaive a line has caused the nick-name of "The Pumpkin Vine" to be dropped and that part of the Van system, as far as the name is concerned, is a thjng of the past.

InIjianapolis, January 6.—CoMmissioner Doherty, of the Indianapolis eastbound pool, to-day sent to the trunk line executive committee papers alleged to be proof of cutting rates by the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Xayton railroad by local billing. The penalty for this is a forfeit of $50,000.

Spbingfizxd, 111., January 7.—The state board of railroad and warehouse commissioners decided not to make a general revision of its schedule of freight rates.

New Yobk, N. Y., January 7.—All matters in the East Tennessee, Virginia & Georgia ^railroad under dispute have been adjusted. XI

Indianapolis News: The directq**1 of thcplndianapolis Stock Yard and Belt Ruiroad company held to-day their annual meeting. Ijpon the showing of the treasurer, A. D. Lynch, it was determined to declare a three per cent, semi-annual dividend. Improvements on the company's p^perty have been made during the year and. a surplus amounting to something owersix percent of the capital stock remained after meeting all expenses. Superintendent Ijams, of the stock yards, reported that the year's business there had grown considerably over the proceeding year, and that nearly a hunthousand more hogs had been received

Andrew Grimes thinks the will have a say. Tom Foley feels ajnfi- for 1883 were £31,121, and the report for dent that the legislature will pass a pill 1884, which will be ready in a few days, of its own. Messrs. S. C. and R. B. Stirn- will show over one million hogs received, son were well pleased.

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Tbe ]l*n*on Mr*. Blatn* OIA HotOHeeive at Ut« White floan, rWr In. iritstioD. Special to the Oommercial-Ghoett*.

Washington, D. C., January 6.—Tbe Poet this morning has an article in which Mr. Blaine authorises a denial of an an-' noying report which has been printed here. The Post says "It has been asserted that Mrs. Blaine, on being requested by President Arthur to assist nim New Year's Day, replied that after her husband had been so coolly5 treated by the occupant of the White House, she was angered at receiving such an invitation. Tne subject has been drawn out at length, and numerous dispatches, purporting to be the correct version of tne affair, have been sent out to distant papers. "Some one went so far as to give the language used in the letters. The whole story seemed to Jw based upon the absence of Mrs. Blaine Rjtn the president's New Year reception, especially as Mrs. Senator Logan was among the ladies who received the guests. From a matter of social gossip the story assumed political importance, and it was stated that in •very way possible the president was to be hindered in his senatorial aspirations by Mr. Blaine's friends. "A representative of the Post called upon Mr. Blaine last evening, and submitted for his inspection the paragraphs already printed about the matter. After reading them he replied. "There is not the slightest foundation for this story, noj for the rumor of any correspondence between the president and Mrs. Blaine, touching the New Year's* reception. Mrs. Blaine was invited very politely by the resident, and replied, thanking him corially forthe courtesy, but asked to be excused from attendance. As Mrs. Blaine did not receive callers New Year's day, it will be readily seen that she simply exercised her own pleasure in declining the honor conferred upon her."

Terre Haute Musical Society. The Terre Haute Musical society will hold its fifth meeting this evening at the residence of President Brown, No. 644 Mulberry street. The members who sing are requested to come at seven o'clock. Prof. Bhide will read a pajjer upon Oratorio, and Mrs. Brown will discuss the beginning of the Sonata form of instrumental music. Illustrations, vocal and instrumental, will be given by members of the society.

CONCLUDING TESTIMONY.

The Evidence About All Taken In the Humphreys' Ca®&

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has been duly met.

Various improvements, including the perfection of the water supply for protection against fire at the stock yards, were ordered.

The society is enthusiastic in its pur-/ "Attorney of the opposite side said that •nit of good music, and has determine^ llr Nevitt did not to bring Mr. Wm. H. Sherwood, of Bo»^ ^pinion of testimony. ton, to giveopiano recital before a Terr^ Haute audience on Saturday, Januar^, 24th. Mr. Sherwood is, unquestionably the first among American pianists and his-recital will be the. mugicaJL event of the sellam.

A Mail Bag*

Tuesday night Mail Agent Walker li an Illinois Midland mail sack out of 1 wagon between the Union depot and postoffice. There was considerable anxiety about the loss, as the bag could not be found during the night, although diligent search was made for it. Yesterday morning a man appeared at the postoffice with the mail bag rolled up in a couple of bed ouilts. He found the bag the night before, threw it into his wagon and took it home, not taking much note of it, and having no idea tJ'-Mt was one of Uncle Sam's mail bags, v, morning he went to look at it, and .. "U. S." on it, concluded that it mus. belong to the government, and that it behooved him to take good care of it, so he rolled it in th§ quills and brought it to the office.

The Tichborne Claimant Again.,

San •Francisco, Cal., January 7.— An interview with Edward Orton is pub* lished here to- day. He returned by the last steamer from Australia, where he went at the instigation Baring, daughter of onC brothers, the celebrated London bankers, for the purpose of identifying Arthur Orton, confined in the Parametta lunatic asylum in Sidney, New South Wales, as his brother. He states that lie did identify him to be such, and is therefore thoroughly convinced t" at the claimant, recently discharged froi prison in London, is reaily Roger ill borne, heir to the Tichborne estates. The real Arthur Orton, nov£ in Australia, will be taken to London to further establish his identity.

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Philanthropy Ban to Sftd.

Philadelphia, Penn., January 7.— The trustees of the university of Pennsylvania determined, yesterday, to build a hospital and stable for the treatment diseases of domestic animals. A great deal of preparation has already been made in the direction of founding a veterinary faculty, and several professors have been in Europe fitting themselves for this work. A special department is to be devoted to the care of pet and sporting dogs. A well known Philadelphia, laay proposes endowing a department for cats. The. society for the prevention of cruelty to animal^ and the "anti-vivisec-tion society both oppose the project

Bnilocn Pail ores at Clover dale and Washington.

Mr. Cohn, dealer in general merchandise at Cloverdale, Ind., has failed.. He has been in business twenty years. It is said he owns property to the amount of $10,000, Besides the store, which was valued at about that figure. The failure was owing to his inability to meet certain notes for Targe sums.

James Taylor, general merchandise, of Washington, Ind., has njadc# an assignment. Agsetts and liabilities not stated.

Derllih Work of Tramp*.

Easton, Penn., "January 7.—John Varek, a track-walker on the Lehigh Valley railroad^- was attacked Monday night by three After being brutally beaten he was"vmpped naked and his clothes divided among the tramps, the night being very cold. Varek was tied hand and foot and placed upon the' track. The tramps then amused themselves sticking knives into Varek until almost dead. Train hands coming along and Beared them away. Varek was brought to the city and will probably die.

Every Bone ill Hid Body Broken. Scranton, Penn., January 7.—Daniel Phillips, a workman at the Bridge Coal company, fell down a shaft 300 feet deep, that he_remained, Every bone in his body waa brokert-

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Defense Introdnoe Some Strong Evidence Favoring the Defendant.

Tbe Coart Exclude* 1 he Defendant's Statements Relative to Vigo County Justice.

Both Sides Wtfl Preeent Their In* strnctfons to the Court Thle Morning.

The testimony in the Humphreys murder case is nearly at'an end. The defense yesterday concluded the examination of it» witnesses, with the exception of a few whose evidence is to be offered in rebuttal. The crowd that filled the courtroom in the morning was laiger than at any previous time during the trial, and in the afternoon there was a marked increase. The aisles were filled with standing people. The usual personages were within the railing.

When Judge Allen took his seat on the bench, the defense introduced a number of witness- from Nevins township and Pana, 111., who swore to the good reputation of Dr. Aumphreys. Peter Hoffman, saloon keeper at Fontanet, testified that Carithers had made threats against the defendant at his house. Mrs. Hoffman verified her husband's statement.' James Gibson offered the strongest testimony for the defense. It was that he had conversed with Carithers the day of the killing. Carithers informed the witness that he (Carithers) would shoot Dr. Humphreys.' Michael Murphy testified to the disturbance between Carithers and Humphreys in Peter Hofiinan's saloon. He. swore that Carithers had an open knife in his hand and that he attempted to" get hold of a base ball bat. He said that during the row the men approached each other. By way of explanation to Judge Shtiton, the witness said. "Suppose you and I were quarreling and I would call you a li-\r. You would advance upon me and juld call me a liar. Then I would advance upon you."

The defense made an objection to the introduction of evidence wnich had not been brought out in the examination :in chief. The question was debated at length and finally the court sustained the objection. Mr. Nevitt, of the proseaution inquired if the court intended to lay down sueh a rule. The court replied that he intended to lay down the ru{e as he had done. An ito side said that have a very clear

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en to 2 o'clock p. m. Peter Hoffman was recalled upon the ibling of court He} said that during the controversy in his saloon Carithers called Humphreys a ana the latter walked out

of the saloon saying that he did not want to have any trouble. He did not know what occasioned the remark of Carithers. Chas. Oafealer, said that he had a conversation J&ojJ th Carithers a week before the shooting n? _Jd that he had said that if Humphrefis did not settle an account with him he would "cut him into shoe-strinp." Carithers had been drinking. Wm. Lake and Franklin Hollingsworth testified to the good reputation

Humphreys had always borne. Wm. Carithers was recalled. His testimony in the habeas corpus proceedings last March was read, in which he said that Humphreys, in conversation with him, told him that he would "uphold Leander Carithers if he did not keep his gab off." Witness did not deny having testified to that effect, but said that he had made other statements. His assertion was corroborated by stenographic reports. The defense objected to admitting his supplementary assertions as they were not made during the examination in chief. "He couldn't have made them all in one breath," retorted Judge Shelton.

At this juncture the defense rested. Judge Shelton addressed the court asking that evidence which was not known of at the time of the examination in chief, be admitted. The court consented. John Black, who proved to be an interesting witness was called. He seated himself in the witness chair with a chew of tobacco in his mouth and by actual count, spit twenty-seven times during the examina tion which was not lengthy. He lives in Parke county. He hear a conversation between Carithers and Hu.mp"hreys about a month previous to the killing. The three were "chums" and drank together. Something came up and Carithers and Humphreys got to quarreling. The lie was passed. Humphreys said that since he had married into the Carithers family he had had trouble, and if he had much more he would shoot some one. Crossexamined by Judge McNutt, he said he lid not know how the prosecution found out about his testimony. "What were you doing in Fountanet the day you had this conversation with Carithers and Humphreys?" asked Judge McNutt.

Witness—"To tell the truth, I was playing pool, playing cards and drinking at Hoffman's. "How often' did you drink?" "About like to-day." '"How many drinks have you had today?" "About six" "How many whiskies?" "Don't know."' "How many drinks of whisky would it take to intoxicate vOu "Depends upon now often I drink. "Well, say in the course of a day "About twenty-five. If you want to nnd out take me down and try me." "Don't vou think twenty-five would floor you "Don't know as it would."

The witness further stated that the quarrel began by Carithers asking Humphreys to settle an account which the latter said he would do in a few days. "Spit

and go on," said Judge McNutt After Che lie was passed, Humphreys said that pup (Carithers) off, he would shoot

if the "drunken old didn't keep his gab him."

Wm. Vansell was called and asked if in 'a conversation with him, in regard to fixing a pistol, Humphreys had said in effect The courts of this county were so bad that a man could do anything hp wanted to and get "out of it for$20i)or $300.

The defense objected. Judge Shelton said that the prosecution wanted to show that this was a motive which prompted Humphreys not to flee after the shooting, and that it was not from a sense of having committed the deed in self-defenso that he remained. The defendant offered his testimony, and it was open to rebuttal

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a* well as any other. Judge McNutt remarked that a good deal had been said and written about the-Vigo court, bat there was no other county in the state where justice was so well administered. He said the statement, like many othen, of the same purport, was made in casual conversation, and baa not the slightest in-5 finance upon thedefendant He said that the argument of the prosecution was unprecedented, so much so that it was difficult to conceive of an argument against it The court sustained the objection.

The state rested, and the defense recalled Humphreys, who denied Black's statements in regard to the conversation, in toto.

Both sides consented to preeent their instructions this morning, and court ad-' journed.

THE COURTS.

Little Doing Outcide at the Murder Trial.

All interest is centered In the Humphreys murder case, and there is little else going on in the court#. Geo. W. Wiltsee began snit in the circuit court against D. J. Mackey and Josephus Collett, yesterday, alleging that $5,000 is due him for work. J. J. Brake began snit in the same court against G. 8. Simmons on note. In the superior court Agnes Y. Veermente began suit against J. D. Condit and others for foreclosure. In the circuit conrt Richaid Dunnigan has scoured judgment against Michael Kennedy for $318.80, and W. M. Cramond agairot Michael Kennedy for $66.85.

Th* Wtngo Cast.

The case of the state vs. Wingo, which was dismissed in the supreme court day before yesterday, grew out of the tact that about four years ago Wingo who had been working for Mr. David Pugh sold the mules he was driving to Col. Bob Hunter and left the country. After he had been gone a year or two be was rested in Kentucky and brought back and tried for larceny. The court held it was embezzlement and not larceny. He was then indicted for embezzlement and Col. McLean, his attornry plead that he had been tried for the same offense. Judge Scott overruled his plea and McLeantook an appeal. The appeal has been dismissed and the case will come on for trial in a short time.

Next Term Circuit Court.

This term of the Circuit court closes January 31st. The next term will begin February 8th. The following jurors have been summoned for next Monday:

A. G. Murray, Eph. Ryan, Edward Barnes, John Halbert, C. W. Barbour, Charles Roberts (col.), Charles Jackson, Thoe. W. Rogers, John S. Whitlock, Warren N. Yearger, Stephen R. Keaton and William McCracklin.

Marriage LImdwi.

Fred H. Tee and Carrie Easter. John Mvles and Jennie Thompson, Joseph Savage and Eunicc V.Vay. Rowlan J. Darnell and Matilda Tanzer.

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Real Estate.

Wm. Fuhr and wife to John S. Beach, 10 acres in section 4, Harrison township, for $2,000.

Sarah J. and H. A. Winter to John P.Henson, part of lot 34 (34 feet off south side), for $7,600.

"What's In a Name?"

Orswfordsrille Journal. Some time since the Terre Haute Express copied a poem from the Chicago Current, giving in a very complimentary headline the writer^ name. A man to fame unknown strolled into the office of her brother-in-law, who is a resident of that soeial and literary center, and picked up the Express containing the verses. It did not occur to him that Mr. Bigelow might possibly be acquainted with the author. He read the title aloud, slowly and thoughtfully, "The Lark. By Mary H. Krout—What a h—1 of a name."

The Chicago University Mortfface.

Chicago, HI., Januaiy J.—Judge Blodgett, in the United States court this morning, decreed a foreclosure of the mortgage held by the Union Mutual Life Insuranee company of Connecticut, against the Chicago University for $150,000 with accrued interest, and attorney fees amounting to $310,000. In the observatory of the college is the great telescope of the astronomical society.

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Xore Good Kews.

PrrrsBUBO, Pa., January 7.—It was said to-night that Carnegie Bros. & Co. had decided to fire up their extensive blastfurnaces at the Edgar Thompson steel works, for the purpose of making mill pig iron for the western Pennsylvania market They have, it is said, about forty thousand tons of mill cinders which they can utilize in this way.

Pedestrian vs. Roller Skater.

Ijtdiahapolis, Ind., January 7.—Daniel O'Leary, the Chicago walkist, engaged is a walk to-night with Cutler, a champion roller skater, O'Leary to walk a mile and an eighth while Cutler travelled two miles on skates The race was won by Cutler by three seconds, the time eijjfct minutes and thirty-five seconds.

An Honest Texas Official. When the Texas coroner was called to hold an inquest ob the remains of Louis Beat, at Palestine, Texas, last week, he found nearly $2,500 on his person. All expenses were paid out of this amonnt, leaving $2,200 remaining. Friends here have been notified of the fact

Fatal Aocirtent.

Special Dispatch to tha Express.

Danville, 111., January 7.—William McCormack an employe of the Ellsworth Coal company this morning was stepping from one Wabash track to avoid a freight train and was killed by an engine advancing on the other track.

Receiver for the K. T. V. & G. Road.

Wall Street, January 6.—Judge Baxter, of the United States circuit court, has appointed Henry Fink receiver of the EattTennessee, Virginia & Geo*8gia railroad.

Change of Name.

J.W. Carbon has purchased an interest in Garrison's grocery store on Lafayette and Locust streets, and hereafter the firm name will be Carbon & Garrison.

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The river marks 11 feet 8 inches at tbe wagon bridge, and slowly falling. 1 ho» Belle of Fountain is making regular trips between thiscitv and Vinceiuiw.

Another Early Bird.

Esq. Steinmehl is another "early bird," as his birthday falls on Now Year's. Ha was born near Cologne on the Rhine.

It is said that at the opening of the New Orleans exhibition men and women cried when the band struck up the "i^tar Spangled Banner." This was unkind to theband.

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