Daily Wabash Express, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 10 August 1888 — Page 1
Weokly Established in 1823.
MR. BLAINE'S SHIP SIGHTED.
It Was Not Until 1:15 O'Cloek This Morning" However.
THE PARADERS CONCLUDE TO PARADE.
This They Did in Great Shape and Were Reviewed by Mr. Morton.
NKW YOI'.K, August 0.—All the day the watch was kept for the City of New York. Soon after 11 o'clock, Mr. and Mrs. James G. Blaine, Jr., the ladies who accompanied them, Walker Blaine, Mural Halstead and General King, boarded the Chicago delegate's tug and were taken over to Coney Island, opposite which the Sloan lay. Then the Sloan steamed up l" quarantine to learn if anything had been heard of the City of New Vork. At 2 o'clock the Sloan again dropped down through the "Narrows" and lay to, off Coney Island, where those aboard amused themselves. VV. W. Johnson,of Baltimore, by general consent, was made master of ceremonies, and after a procession up and down the decks, with songs and band music, he called upon various members of the party for short talks. A resolution of regret for the death of General Sheridan was adopted, then music by the band and another procession through the boat, closed the proceedings, after which the Sloan steamed back to Stapleton.
The projectors and managers of the demonstration to Mr. Blaine felt that delegations from out of town should not be kept hero another day for the parade, and a reviewing stand having been erected at Madison Square on Fifth avenue, it was to night fully occupied and the parade took place. If Mr. Blaine arrives to-morrow there is little doubt but that another demonstration will bo had to-morrow night. Although the stand was crowded the email space set apart for the distinguished guests was kept clear, for, although Mr. Blaine had not arrived, the
Hon. Levi I'. Morton, candidate for the vice-presidency, was there and took the Maine jHlatesman's place. Karly in the evening General Shaffer, who resembles Mr. Blaine to a remarkable degree, came on the stand, and as he stepped forward he was greeted with a wild cheer. As the head of the procession reached the stand, Mr. Morton ascended accompanied by Walker Blaine, T. L. Woodruff. Leonard Ifa/.letine, General Harnum, Senator Quay Van Rnenseller, Crugor, General .John W. Knapp, Bernard Bigler, Police Commissionor McCabe, II. W. Warren, General N. P. Banks, Dr. Ljring, of Massachusetts, and Senator S. Griswold and Perry II. Casson (colored), member of the national committee of the District of Columbia Colonel Conger, of Ohio General James W. Chase, of Rhode Island General D. F. liurk, of the old Irish brigade Patrick Ford and Austin Ford. As the procession reached the stand, and each battallion caught sight of Mr. Morton, loud choers went up for the candidate for vice president, whose presence for the time being dissipated the disappointment caused by Mr. Blaine's non-arrival. The New Vork Republican club, headed by Cuppa's band, passed the stand in review and then drew up on the other side of the roadway and haltod. The rest of the procession passed, giving a marching salute. There was no speech-making, but as soon as the procession reached Twenty-third street it disbanded. The absense of Mr. Blaine did not perceptibly affect the number of paraders, nor did the enthusiasm along the line of march seem in any way dampened by the fact that the distinguished statesman would not be present to review tho men who turned out in such large numbers to do honor to him. A noticeable feature of the parade, was the fact that the organizations composing it had seemed to lose sight of the fact that it was intended as a reception solely to
Mr. Blaine, and regarded it as both a ratification and reception. The numorous banners carried bore no allusion to him, except in rare instances, and the cries of "No, no, no, free wool" the "No, no, no. free trade" "Harrison and Morton loo", were heard ail along the line. The old cry of "Blaine, Blaine, James (i. Blaine" was seldom heard. A feature of the paraders was the unanimity with which the national colors were displayed. l''lags, badges, banners, hat bands, and in many cases neck ties were made conspicuous by the predominance of the colors red, white and blue. All along the line of march from the place of formation near Central park, to Twenty-third street, where the majority of the organizations disbanded, crowds thronged the sidewalks, stoops and windows and other points of vantage.
MU. III.AIM'. AIJKIVKS THIS MOICNINC. lil'I.I.KTIN.—NKW YOKK, August 10.— The Inmati line steamship City of New Vork, with the lion. James G. Blaine on board, waH sighted southeast of Fire island at 1 a. in.
Clewluml mill tlx* Printers. The Appeal, published by the Typographical union at Indianapolis, is saying some very bitter things about General Harrison because the Indianapolis Journal employs non-union men. But we have not seen anything of the kind published iu Louisville against Grover Cleveland, although the Courier Journal is a "rat" office, and its editor was chairman of the committee on resolutions of the national Democratic convention. A typographical organ that supports Grover Cleveland, after the infamous way in which the union has been treated in the government printing office since .Mr. Cleveland's accession, is simply lacking in sense, and should not be supported by honest or intelligent printers. A fair inference is that the Appeal is bought with Democratic money.—| Peoria Transcript.
•Iu*tiee Hiirtiui on Deooy Letters. Justice llarlan of the Uuited States Supreme court has written out his decision reversing the judgment and ordering anew trial in the case at Baltimore arising under the postal laws. Iu his
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decision the justice, while saying that decoy letters could be legally and properly used to detect postal thieves, held that a letter which the inspectors and postmaster deliberately 6ontrived should not be delivered to a carrier, or to the person addressed, or to the latter's agent, and was not, within the meaning of the statute, a letter "intended to be conveyed by mail." He said that the question was a close one, but his better judgement favored the construction just stated as most likely to give effect to the purpose of congress.
HARRISON'S COURTSHIP.
General Lew Wallace Tells of It In Uis liiograph. "It happened that in the town overlooked by Miami university there was an academy for young ladies, of which Dr. John W. Scott was manager and president. The fair students were a sparkling feature of the society of the village, and young Harrison was not so ascetically devoted to the Union literary and making good the favoritisms shown him as an orator on occasions as to be blind to the sex. Far from that, he was notoriously diligent in seeking partners for concerts, lectures, picnics and parties. It also happened that President Scott had a daughter, girlish, intelligent, witty, attractive, in whom the young mfin quickly discovered all the qualities that entered into the composition of his ideal of a perfect woman. Suddenly he gave up attentions to the gentle patrons of the academy in general and became more a Blave to his books than ever. For a season there was much wonder over the change at length it was explained- he was engaged to marry Miss Caroline W. Scott, the president's daughter. The contract argues great courage and confidence in his future when it is remembered that he was poor and just out of the junior class and but 18 years of age."
BARRETT WILDLY INSANE.
A Monomaniac on (lie Subject of Jay Gould anil Hie H. A: O. Railroad Sale. RICHi'iKMJ SruiNiss, N. V., August 9.Since the removal of Robert Garrett to New Vork it transpires that for two days preceeding his departure he gave decided evidence of insanity and became violent on the subject of Jay Gould and the sale of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad. He was virtually a monomaniac on that question. lie offered a newsboy $10 to shout in front of the hotels: "All about Jay Gouid in Sing Sing!" A reporter endeavored to interview him. "I believe you area detective sent by Gould," said Garrett, "and if I can prove it I'll shoot you." He became so enraged that the reporter fled. II is friends say continued brooding on the subject of the Baltimore & Ohio sale has undoubtedly atl'ected Garrett's mind, and that he is in a very critical mental condition.
NKWVOUK, August The condition of Robert Garrett continues to give satisfaction to his family and physicians. He rested well last night, sleeping for several hours.
A Stubborn lioosier Postmaster. Special to the Chicago Dally News. WASHINGTON, August 9.—Representative Owen, of Logansport, Ind., has a rod in pickle for the postmaster at Bringhurst, Ind. He recently sent two sacks of speeches to a gentleman at that place with a request that they be addressed to various persons and remailed at that office. The Bringhurst postmaster refused to distribute the speeches, holding that as they were mailed at Bringhurst and franked at Washington they were unmailable matter. The postmaster general was appealed to and he ordered the obstinate oflicial to distribute the documents as the law required.
Clearing the Decks.
WASHINGTON, August 9.—Senator Sherman has sent a circular note to"Republican senators asking each if there are any measures pending before the senate in which he is especially interested and upon which he desires action by the senate during this session. The recipients are requested to reply to the committee on the order of business. It is understood to be the intention of the committee to provide for clearing the calendar of important business before the tariff bill is brought in.
Four People Drowned.
NKW CASTI.K, Del., August 9.—About 8 o'clock last evening, during a heavy blow, the sloop Flora B, of Pennsville, capsized near this place. She had on board Mrs. Elijah Wheaton, Mrs. Johnathan Turner, Mrs. Samuel Wheaton and daughter, about 9 years of age, and Mrs. Thomas Finnegan, all of whom were in the cabin at the time, and were drowned.
Arrested Afler Twenty-Nine Years. SAI.T IJAKK CITY, August 0.—United Stales Deputy Marshals Franks and Cannon have made an arrest of two accused murderers who, twenty-nine years ago, shot a man in cold blood upon the streets here. The principal in the murder is Howard O. Spencer, and his accomplice is George Stringham, and their victim was Sergeant Pike, of the United States army.
Iron Mills Solil.
PITTSHI'KC:, August 9.—The two iron mills of Graff, Benuett it Co. were sold at auction to-day for $729,000 to satisfy two mortgages, one for $025,000 held by the New York Life Insurance company, and the other for $100,000 held by local parties. The property was bought in by a syndicate of the firm's creditors.
How's This For an Army-.'
SAN FKA.WISCO, August 9.—Advices from Honolulu, by the steamer Australia, state that on July 21, by a vote of 3- to 10, the legislative assembly of the Hawaiian islands passed a military bill over the king's veto. By this bill the naval establishment is abolished, and the army reduced to sixty-five men, exclusive of the military band.
Uanriilian Calls ou the President, WASHINGTON, August 9.—John J. Ilanrahan, of Eagle wood, Illinois, vice grand master of the Locomotive Brotherhood of Firemen, together with a delegation of engineers and firemen, called upon the president to-day in company with Congressman Frank Lawler, of Illinois.
PARKE GIVES
The Murderer of Dr. Peyton Surrenders to the Sheriff at Newport.
THE TESTIMONY BEFORE THE CORONER.
Mrs. Parke Says th.e Doctor Made Improper Proposals When Her Husband Sh.ot Him.
Special to the Express. PF.RUYSVII.LE, August 9.—After the shooting.yesterday, as reported in the Express, Parke took to the woods. It was not known where he had gone but it was not supposed he had left the country. It developed this morning early that he had gone to the house of his step-brother, John Grumley, who lives two miles south of Perrysville and with him drove to Eugene and tried to get the authorities there to arrest him, but they advised him to go to Newport to the sheriff. Failing in this attempt he drove to Perrysville, arriving here about daylight and stopped at the house of William Caywood, his father-in-law, where his wife had gone the evening before. He sent for his man to bring a team to the house with which he drove alone to Newport, where he finally prevailed on Mr. Darby to give him lodging in the jail.
Many and varied are the stories told around town about the murder, one being to the effect that it was a put-up job between the wife and Parke to extort money from Peyton. This, however, is given little credence by the majority. She tells a story that Peyton had made several improper proposals to her, and that she had resented them and threatened to tell Parke if he persisted in his course. What makes this look flimsy to most people is the fact that no sooner than she thought Parke was gone, she sent the two tmall children away to her mother's, or to some of the neighbors', and went down town and to Peyton's store, where she made a trivial purchase, laughed and joked with Peyton, who waited on her, and then walked to the door and continued laughing and joking until she had gone quite a distance down the street. From reports furnished he started down the street about ten minutes afterward saying he was going down to get shaved. He did go to the barber &bop but Gilbert Mack was in the chair at the time, so he wont on to the hotel and stopped in the sample room, where he talked with a boot and shoe drummer, of whom he bought a bill of gooes. He then went around to his own residence and went in the house. Mrs. Peyton asked him if he was tired and he said he was and had come around to rest awhile. He sat downs and she went on with her work, thinking no more about it until she heard the shots in her neighbor's yard, and knowing the terrible disposition of Parke and of the domestic relations existing between Parke and his wife, she cried out to her daughter, Lola, to run over to Parke's house, that he was killing Alice (the wife). Lola started to go through a back, gate between the two lots when she was horrified to see her father fall over dead at her feet, and to see Parke running away. She went back to the house and to the front gate soreaming that somebody had killed her "papa." Dr. Henderson and John Winter were the first on the scene, and arrived almost immediately. Dr. Henderson pronounced the doctor alroady dead, the second shot having been the fatal one, entering to the right of the left shoulder blade and penetrating the spine. The first shot entered near the center of the forehead and passed around the skull beneath the skin and out somewhere near the ear. Your reporter's informant says that after Parke jumped off the omnibus, when he pretended to be leaving town, he secreted himself somewhere near his house and awaited developments that when Mrs. Parke went down town he went into the house and hid under the bed, and was there when Peyton entered the house. Alice Parke said in her testimony before the coroner this morning that Peyton came in unbidden and again made improper advances to her, which were resented, and that he then took hold of her arms, when Parke emerged from beneath the bed and discharged the weapon at Peyton directly over her shoulder. She says she screamed and ran out of the house. The last she saw was the two grappling. Peyton had Parke by the throat and was shoving him over, Parke then being on one knee.
Miss Mary Johnson was attending to the duties of the household, being then on her back porch, which faces directly the back porch of the Parke residence. She says Peyton ran out and jumped off the back porch and was headed for his own house at a stiff gait and had reached the gate mentioned before, when he was overtaken by Parke who brought his pistol up over his head, then straightened out his arm and lired the fatal shot. Peyton fell forward a little to the left and expired immediately.
The coroner was telegraphed for but arrived so late last night that he put off holding the inquest until this morning, which resulted in a verdict in substance that II. H. Peyton came to his death from pistol shot wounds fired from a pistol in the hands of Shelby P. Parke.
While Parke has the sympathy of some people for his misfortune, none justifies him in the murder he has committed, and for the home he has made desolate. If he had tried to bring a little more sunshine into his own home the chances are that the horrible crime which has been committed in our midst would not now be recorded to blot_ the pages of our fair record. Peyton's remains now lie at his late home, and will be buried to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock with Masonic honors.
PARKE IN MAIL.
IIis Lawyers Won't Let Him Talk—The Picture of Distress. Special to the Express.
NEWPORT, Ind., August 9.—Shelby Parke, the young married man, who killed Dr. II. H. Peyton for supposed criminal intimacy with his young wife, arrived here about lOo'clock this morning
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and gave himself up to Sheriff Darby. Before being locked up, your correspondent visited him at the law office of Ward & Gibson, and undertook to draw from him the facts which lead to the sad tragedy, but his attorneys would not permit him to answer a single question. He looks the picture of distress, and is very nervous. He told the sheriff that he did not sleep any last night.
A Mr. Cook, a drummer, who sold Dr. Peyton a bill of goods a few minutes before the tragedy, tells the following, which is undoubtedly correct in every particular: Mr. Parke had been suspicious for some time that Dr. Peyton was on intimate terms with his wife, and concluded he would lay for him. He (Parke) went into Dr. Peyton's store near half after 3 o'clock in the afternoon to buy a cigar, and in a careless way made the remark so Dr. Peyton could hear it, that he was going up to Danville, 111., on the afternoon train, which reaches that place about! o'clock. He had also told his wife. Shortly after he lit his cigar the 'bus came along and he hopped in, and started as if he was going to the depot. He did not go far, however. He got out of the 'bus and slipped back to near hiB residence, where he secreted himself. It was not long till his wife dressed the two children and started them to a neighbor's. She then went down to Dr. Peyton's store.
The coroner has not yet returned. Mr. Parke will probably have his preliminary examination sometime this week. Dr. Peyton leaves a wife, who is said to be a most estimable lady, and a daughter, 14 years of age.
Mr. Shelato, of this place, who was at Perrysville last night, says there is much indignation against Parke by the citizens of that place, and he believes if they could have found him last night they would have lynched him.
SHERIDAN'S FUNERAL TRAIN.
Thousands Wait Along: the Route of the Cortege—A Two-Hours' Delay. Nmv YOKK, August 9.—The fuqeral train bearing the remains of General Sheridan reached this city over the New York, New Haven & Hartford road at 4:55 this morning. The train was speedily transferred to Jersey City on the huge ferryboat Maryland, arriving safely at 7:45. At 8:25 the last stage of the journey was begun, with the engine draped in mourning.
WASHINGTON, August 9.—The special train bearing the body of General Sheridan and the funeral party arrived at the Baltimore & Potomac station from Nonquitt at 3:17 p. m. It was met by General Schofield and Lieutenants Sawyer and Bliss, of his staff a guard of honor from the District of Columbia Military Loyal Legion, and troop B," of the Fourth cavalry. Soon after the train stopped Mrs. Sheridan stepped out, leaning on the arm of Colonel Sheridan. They were met by General Kucker and Miss Rucker, Mrs. Sheridan's father and sister. They immediately entered their carriage and were rapidly driven away. Mrs. Sheridan was evidently deeply moved. As they left the station the artillery sergeants took the casket from the car in which it made the journey from Nonquitt and bore it to a gun-caisson draped with flags. As the caisson bearing the body left the station, troops "B" fell into line in front and escorted the procession up Pennsylvania avenue to Fifteenth street and St. Matthew's Church. As the body reached the church door it was met by a procession of the clergy and the altar boys singing the "Miserere." After the casket had been placed on the catafalque the preliminary burial service was recited, the choir singing a funeral hymn. The interior of the church was effectively draped, the feature of the decorations being the American colors blended with the sombre shade of heavy folds of crape. Above the entrance on the front of the organ loft were grouped regimental and cavalry Hags, fastened together by a knot of black with black streamers. The altar was draped. The candelabrum and the marble figures on either side were draped with black. Two silk American flags hung from the wall above the altar. The cardinal's throne on the left of the altar was appropriately covered, and the front of the pulpit was concealed by heavy black velvet with deep Bilver fringe. The catafalque is the same that was used in the memorial services for King Alfonso held in this church, on the death of the king, several years ago. Early to-morrow morning a requiem mass will be celebrated by Father Kerrick. This service is for the convenience of the family and friends of the illustrious dead. A detail of two members of the Loyal legion, alternating every two hours, will remain with the body until the funeral, at 10 o'clock Saturday morning.
Among those invited to the funeral are the President and Mrs. Cleveland, the members of the cabinet, and the ladies of their families the judges of the Supreme court, the judges of the local courts, the members of the diplomatic corpes, the members of the senate and house of representatives and the elective officers of both houses all the members of the Catholic clergy in Washihgton, all officers of the army, navy and marine corpB stationed in Washington, 200 of the G. A. R., twenty-five of the Loyal Legion, eighty members of the press and a large number of personal friends of the family.
The Oldest Woman Dead.
AUSTIN, Tex., August 9.—Mrs. Frances Badeth died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. J. Cohn, on Red River street in this city, this morning. Mrs. Badeth was born in Poland, Russia, in 1776, and was at the time of her death 112 years,, of age, and undoubtedly the oldest woman in the United States at the time of her deith. She had been blind for many years and had become childish, and toward the last would eat nothing. She was not a large woman, but was remarkable for her muscular strength. She leaves a large family of children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The date of her birth is well authenticated.
The Crop Report.
WASHINGTON, August 9.—The department of agriculture makes the following announcement: "The August crop report of the department of agriculture will be given out to the press to-morrow at 4 o'clock p. m., except the report on cotton, which will be delivered at 12 noon. This is done both as a convenience to the office and in deference to general request"
He is to be Hanged at St. Louis at 6 O'clock This Morning-
GOVERNOR MOREHOUSE REFUSES A RESPITE.
A Pitiful Parting Scene With. His Mother and Sister—He Was Asleep at 1:30 a. m.
ST. LOUIS, August 9.—Governor Morehouse refuses to grant further respite in Maxwell's case, and he will hang tomorrow.
Upon receipt of information that Governor Morehouse had refused to interfere, Maxwell was removed to a new cell, to guard againBt suicide. He has not yet been informed of the governor's decision. Maxwell's mother and sister are at the jail, weeping bitterly. When they and the condemned meet a sensasational scene is looked for. He will be hanged at o'clock in the morning.
The news of Governor Morehouse's refusal to grant a further respite to Maxwell was conveyed to the condemned man by his confessor, Father Tyhan. Maxwell blanched and his lips trembled, but he soon recovered. After the departure of the priest, the following telegram was hand Maxwell by a deputy:
JEFFERSON Crrr, Mo.. August 9.
Commutation of sentence refused by Governor Morehouse. Respite also refused on grounds presented. The governor Is still considering the request to grant further time for father to come from England. JOHN I. MARTIN/'
Maxwell read the message slowly, folded it carefully and placed it in his vest pocket. Then followed a pathetic scene. Mrs. "Brooks, mother of the condemned and Miss Brooks, his Bister, had learned of the result at Jefferson City through the coroner's clerk, John F. Ryan. They asked to be permitted to go within the screen to meet the son and brother and the request was granted. When they reached the cell, Mrs. Brooks rushed into Maxwell's arms and embraced him warmly, kissing him twice, and crying out: "O, my poor hunted boy." Then the sister embraced her doomed brother. Both ladies were in tears but endeavoring to hide their emotion. Maxwell was deeply affected, and for a time lost control of himself, but soon rallied and presented an undisturbed exterior. In response to a query he said he would like to see his father before he died and believed the governor would be humane enough to grant the time needed for the fatherto reach St. Louis. When Mrs. Brooks and daughter departed it was with the understanding that they were to be granted another meeting with the condemned at 4 p. m. There is a great crowd in and about the jail, and intense interest is being manifested.
Governor Morehouse has refused to grant time for Maxwell's father to come, and he will be executed to-morrow morning.
After Governor Morehouse had refused a further respite to Maxwell, his attorneys entered a plea that the condemned be given thirty days of life, in order that his father might come from England and see him before he died. After due consideration the governor said: "My secretary will read you my answer to Secretary Bayard, and I desire now to state that is my answer to your last request and it is my final dedecision."
JKFFEIWON CITY, MO., August 9,1X88.
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ingtnii, D. (J.: SIR: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of August 2d enclosing a communication from Sir Lionel West, asking a respite for Maxwell, alias Brooks, sentenced to be hanged In St. Louis on the lOtli Inst. The only reason assigned for this request Is the allegation that "It is. as you are aware, sought to obtain a respite for the condemned man for further Inquiry." Not that It Is here stated that the British government wishes tomake inqulry Into this matter, on the contrary, from a careful consd-ratlon of the communication, and tlttre being no question of international law Involved, or suggested, I am led to believe the
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i3 made In order that
the Inquiries heretofore presented here may be further extended. Being thoroughly satisfied that all the facts bearing upon my action In the case are fully berore and well understood by me, 1 have declined to grant any further respite.
ALBERT P. MOKKHOUSK, ^Governor of Missouri.
Maxwell's attorneys then filed an appeal for time to cable the British government, but this also was denied.
All day, ever since the receipt of the news that Maxwell must hang, curious crowds have congregated in and about the jail, and extra guards are on duty to prevent the over-curious from getting in the way. There was nothing of especial interest transpired after the morning meeting between mother and son, and sister and brother until the return of Mrs. Brooks and daughter at p. m. for the final farewell. They entered Maxwell's cell, accompanied by two deputy sheriffs, who watched closely to prevent the passing of any instrument of death by mother or sister to the condemned man. Maxwell received the visitors with outward calmness and during the forty minutes conversation his face never brightened. The conversation was devoted to a resume of the case, and the mother bitterly denounced Governor Morehouse, the state of Missouri and the United States and concluding with the remark, that "when Governor Morehouse makes his final appeal to heaven it will go unanswered." A deputy sheriff notified the ladies their time was up. The mother turned and threw her arms about Maxwell with the words: My God! My God!" kissed him twice and hiding her eyes with her hands, passed out. The sister embraced her brother and kissed him, but he apparently failed to return the caress of either, and as they passed out weeping bitterly, the mother staggering in her woe, Maxwell lighted a cigarette, and throwing his head back unconcernedly puffed out a volume of smoke and coolly returned to some manuscript he was correcting. Half an hour later he partook of a light supper.
Henry Landgraf, who is to be executed on the same gallows with Hugh M. Brooks, alias Maxwell, passed his last day on earth in an uneventful manner. During the evening he was visited by bis attorney, S. S. Bass, whom he thanked for the efforts he had made to relieve him from the gallows. He says he will die like a man, but does not seem to realize as yet that he must die in a few hours. He spends his time reading a prayer book and smoking an old cob pipe. During the
day the authorities at the jail were startled to receive an application from Andrew Landgraf,. brother of the condemned, for a ticket to the hanging, which was promptly refused. The brother is a brakeman on the Iron Mountain railroad. Landgraf murdered his sweetheart on the street here about a year ago.
After Maxwell had partaken of supper he returned to his cot, and soon after he received a call from Father Tihan. The priest remained with. Maxwell longer than usual, and it is now fully decided that he will administer communion to Maxwell in the morning. John I. Martin, one of Maxwell's attorneys, returned from Jefferson City on the night train, and called on his condemned client at once, assuring him that efforts would not cease to prevent the execution from being carried out in the morning. Mr. Martin said he had been in telegraphic communication with Washington and expected to receive a cable from England at any minute. Maxwell seemed brighter when the attorney left the cell and repaired to his office which is just opposite the jail, where the attorney declares he will receive before the hour set for the execution a messege that will prevent it. There were a number of callers to see Maxwell, but nothing of especial interest has transpired up to this hour, 11 o'clock.
Maxwell is now in his cell engaged in conversation with one of the deputies on the death watch.
ST. LOUIS, August 9.—12 midnight.— At 11:30 Father Tihan returned to the jail and entered Maxwell's cell. The condemned man closed the cell door, and complained of the lack of privacy, denouncing what he termed the unfeeling curiosity of those in the jail. The father confessor was with Maxwell fifteen minutes, and when he left the cell said to an Associated Press reporter: "He will go to his death bravely asserting his innocence." For the first time since his incarceration, Maxwell realizes he is doomed, and he is beginning to grow restless, nervous and irritable. At this hour, midnight, he is sitting at the table in his cell, reading a book left with him by Father Tihan. Maxwell is never without a cigarette and smokes while he reads.
At a few minutes before 1 o'clock Maxwell fell asleep and is now Bleeping as peacefully as a child. During his hours of wakefulness he wrote a number of letters to attorneys and friends and before retiring made all prepartions for his departure from the world. Two deputies sit near him and the great jail is as quiet as the tomb at 1:15 a. m.
At 1:20 Maxwell turned over in bed and groaned, and from that time on his sleep was restless and broken. He had left orders to be awakened at 2 a. m. Prior to retiring he said if he could retain hie wits to the last he would die bravely. He said he could not tell what he would do on the scaffold, however, until he got there.
Ilig Fire in Chattanooga.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., August 9.—A fire is now raging here that will probably carry away the entire block between Sixth and Seventh streets, on the east side. The loss will amount to over a million and a quarter of dollars if the entire block is burned.
THE BROTHERHOODS.
A Meeting at St. Louis in Itegiinl to the liurlington Strike. ST. Louis, August 9.—Representatives of the grievance committees of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers are in secret session at the Laclede hotel. Chief Arthur, of the Brotherhood of Engineers, and Chief Sargent, of the Firemen's Brotherhood, are present. Important action will likely be taken with reference to the Burlington strike, and as representatives of the firemen and switchmen are present, a combination is expected.
Little beyond organzation was accomplished at the morning meeting, no general discussion taking place. At 12:30 an adjournment was taken to 3 p. m. During the recess there were a number of conferences and the fact leaked out that the Burlington strikers are at outs with Chief Arthur, of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, who is less sanguine than they of the eventual success of their strike. At 3. p. m. the meeting reconvened and working committees were appointed. A combination between engineers, firemen and switch men is considered probable. To an Associated Press reporter Chief Arthur said tonight: "The object of the meeting now being held in St. Louis can he stated clearly in a very few words. Those who are present are here by invitation for a conference to ascertain if they have anything to offer in solution of the Burlinglington strike or in the interest of the Brotherhood generally." "Then the convention has not been called for the purpose of forming a combination between the engineers, firemen and switchmen?" "No there is no truth in that rumor." '•What is the present status of the Burlington strike?" "The strike is still on, and no proposition for a compromise is now being considered. The Burlington did offer a compromise, but the Brotherhood rejected it unanimously. There will be no compromise save on the basis of $3.50 and $4 per day and the reinstating of all the old engineers." "It has been stated that you were opposed to sanctioning the Burlington strike?" "That is untrue. I ingormed General Manager. Stone that I would sanction the strike when I left him in the middle of our conference, owing to his unreasonable and unparalled stand, and I did so. It is the first Btrike we have had in eleven years and differences have been settled with twelve railroad companies during that time. General Manager Stone, of the Burlington, was the first general manager I ever met whom the brotherhood could not effect a settlement with. We have ample fnnds and are not worrying." "How about acts of violence? Do you condemn them?" "Most emphatically, but I also condemn the Pinkerton methods of driving men into overt acts. Further, I do not admit that any of our men are guilty, nor will I until they are so proven. One of the principles of our order is to uphold law and encourage sobriety and good citizenship." "Do you expect to accomplish anything with reference to the Burlington strike at the present meeting?" "I cannot say. It is not improbable, however, that we will."
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IN THE POLITICAL FIELD.
General Harrison is on Deck, Lively, Full of Good Health and Good Sense.
HE DOES NOT TIRE UNDER THE ORDEAL.
Preparations for tHe Pole Raising at the Car Works Tonigtit—Notes.
INDIANAPOLIS, August 9.—The city resumed its wonted appearance to-day, the crowds attendant on the state convention having sought their homes. Several hundred of the visitors who departed by to-day's afternoon and evening trains took the occasion this morning to call upon General and Mrs. Harrison at their residence. They came in parties of a dozen or more, and the entire morning was practically given up by the general and his wife to receiving callers. Among those who called were a number of the leading Republican politicians of the state. After noon the number of callers began to decrease, and about 3 o'clock General Harrison took a stroll down street, visiting his law office and making a few business calls. The general is iu splendid health, notwithstanding the occasional reports to the contrary that are circulated. He tells his friends that he never enjoyed better health, and scouts all suggestions that the labors of the campaign are proving overburdensdme to him. It is apparent now to his friends and family that his slight illness of four weeks ago was not attributable to physical exhaustion, as some supposed, for since that time General Harrison has shaken hands with more people than he had previously and the weather has been more oppressive, yet from the day of his convalescence he has gained steadily notwithstanding these labors. His friends now call to mind that in his college days the general was considerable of an athlete and those of them who had some apprehensions regarding his health a month ago, are now of a different opinion. General Harrison is anticipating a cessation of visiting delegations during the next ten days, and it is thought he will devote considerable of this time to writing his letter of acceptance. Toward the last of August he has in view a trip of a week or two to some quiet corner,probably in northern Michigan or Wisconsin.
THE POLE RAISING.
The First Demonstration of the Cur Works Club to 15e To-Night. The pole raising of the Car Works Protective Tariff club occurs this evening. The programme will consist of the raising of the pole, which is about 175 feet in length, before supper, and speech making at the works in the evening. Among the speakers for the occasion will be John L. Griffith, of Marion county, Who is a candidate for reporter of the Supreme court, Colonel Thomas H. Nelson, and several others. A band has been engaged, and a stand erected, also seating accommodation for a, good crowd, and there will undoubtedly be a big turn-out. Invitations to attend have been extended all the clubs in the city, and it is likely a great many of them will attend in a body. The clubs are requested to meet at headquarters, on Ohio street, and march down. The escorts will carry torches. The stand has been erected inside the car works yard, and the pole will be raised inside the yard. The hour for the pole raising has been set at o'clock. The streamer for the pole is thirty feet in length, and bears the inscription: "Harrison and Morton." This is the first pole raising of the campaign.
Local Political Notes.
The members of the Young Men's Republican club are requested to meet at headquarters at 7:30 this evening to attend the car works' pole raising.
Company A, Harrison Escort, received their uniforms last evening. It consists of a blue jacket and trousers slashed with white, and white plush helmets. The drum corps suits are slashed with red. It is the handsomest campaign uniform ever used in the city. There are six members of the drum corps and two fifers. The suits are of home production having been made by Wm. Ehrenhardt, of£this city. The escort will parade Main street this evening at 7:30 on the way to the pole raising at the car works.
Telephone System Knocked Out. DAYTON, O., August 9.—By crossing of wires the full power from the electric street railway dynamos was turned into the Telephone exchange, setting it on fire and destroying (XX) telephones throughout the city, completely shutting off all telephone business.
An "8" Day.
Wednesday was a day furnishing a coincidence that occurs only once in a thousand years. It was the 8th day of the eighth month of the year 1S8S— five 8s.
The Management of a Ilorse. Feed regularly three times daily, but never overfeed.
Never wash a horse with cold water when he is overheated. On the farm dispense with shoes, unless the land is very rocky.
Water before feeding, but not while the horse is hot from work. Use the whip very little, and never when the animal shies or Btumbles.
Never leave a horse standing unhitched. It is the way to make them runaways.
Do not storm and fret. Be quiet and kind, and the horse will be so too in most cases.
Give the horse a large stall and a good bed at night. It is important that he lie down to rest.
A cotton-card is one of the best instruments for grooming a horse. It cleans better than the comb.
Hay and other ground feed is indispensable, and ground corn or hominy is better than whole corn.
Pittsburg Dispatch: When ties are bad wash the horse all over with a weak solution of carbolic acid. If you have not the acid, apply sturgeon oil on the Hanks, neck, and tender parts.
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