Daily Wabash Express, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 2 September 1888 — Page 1

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EUROPEAN (Mil1 BY CABLE.

The Testamentary Notes Left by the Lite Kaiser William.

Hfi WAS FILLED WITH PIOUS THOUGHTS.

Tbe Relations Between Germany and Kussia Unchanged by the Imperial Meeting.

Copyrighted lHHH.Ir the New York Associated I'ress.

I'MM.IN,September 1.-—The testamentary notes of the late Kaiser William, almtracts of which have just been made public by the present emperor, although of merely historic value, have been scanned with the deepest interest, as revealing the light in which he desired to be viewed by posterity. Kach was written at a critical point in his career, and all are permeated with the deep piety which characterized his public dispatches. In the first, written shortly before he was made regent., after quoting a passnge from the Scriptures, he says: "When this writing fillIH into the hands of my friends I shall have departed this life. May it be vouchsafed to me in my last moments to cot end my spirit into the hands of Cod. Should Hudden death overtake me, my whole life has been a preparation for I he world to come." A vein of sadness runs through the document, as the writer glances back at the alternate joys anil sorrows of his life, lie expresses great, love for the fatherland. The second note, written after the war with Austria, commences: "Since in 18 '"7, 1 wrote to my surviving friends my last farewell, fate has deeply affected my life." It contains touching allusions to the death of his brother, and expresses heart felt thanks to the people of Prussia for the sentiments displayed towards him. In it ho prays that !od will allow his successors to preserve to Prussia the position plainly assigned her by providence. The note concludes: "May God, in llis grace, will it so. Midnight, 18iGISfiT. W'ilhelm." The third note commences in 1870-71 with the words: !od was with UP. TO him be praise, honor,'and glory." A memorable passage runs: "If ever the linger of (lod was clearly manifested in history it, was in the years 18!(), 1870 and 1871."

This and the fourth document conjure up brief visions of the events which marked each year. The loving references to the kindness and magnanimity of his people both end with the prayer: '•Lord, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, amen." The last, referring to Nihiing's attempt to assassinate him says: "My bodily suti'erings are small in comparison with the grief that a son of I'lusia should have perpetrated the deed which will be doubly hard to bear until the close of life, and which will cast, a gloom over my heart and spirits for the remainder of my days." With meek submission, to lod, he perceives in it. a design to prove him before appearing at the groat judgment seat. He oll'ers t.he warmest, thanks to his consort,, the family, and the people, for the sympathy which they had given him.

The appointment of llerr Von Lienniguen to the governorship of llanover has deeply annoyed the I'ltra-Conservative part.y, and pleased the Liberals, who are hopeful that, it is the tirst step toward a place in the cabinet. The nomination is said to have been due to the direct initiative of the emperor, who desired to prove that ho is not averse to moderate Liberalism joined with the pursuit of notional aims. Whether this is the case or not, the fact must be received that the emperor's deliberate sanction satislies the Liberals. At the last election in the Sixth district of lierlin. llerr 1 lazensclever received votes, but there was no anti-sem-et.ic candidate. The Socialists therefore consider that llerr Liebknecht's election proves that although there iB a numerical decrease of l.lXH) votes there is uo actual decrease, but rather a slight increase, only half of the electors having voted. The struggle was a hopeless one. I lolts only polled :?,817 votes, Knoercke Y,."07 and Foster

Iloltenberg, who was arrested at Xice when about to mail a package containing a Lebel cartridge, was a classmate of Herbert in the Cadet Military school, lie has been a correspondent of the Kotnische /sitting. He has followed closely the French and Italian maneuvers in the Alps, and is reported to have sent, a detailed report to an intermediary at. Paris. It is doubtful, however, whether anything can be proved against him.

Semi-ollii'ial advices from St. Petersburg express the belief that the imperial meeting will have little effect in changing the relations between Kussia ami Germany. The Kussian government is said to be bitterly disappointed with Germany's attitude on the Bulgariuii i'|uestion. Kussia wanted Germany's assistance to remove Prince Ferdinand.

The coming grand manouvres in the presence of the iv.ar in the viciuity of Khzabothgrnd will be a kind of mobilizing experiment. Eleven hundred and eighty-three generals and staff officers ami 1.700 subalterns and non-commis-sioned officers will attend.

The sponsors of Emperor Williams infant. son were Princess Sopie, of Prussia, prince and princess of Ilohenzollern, the empress of Austria, the queens of Italy and Saxony, the king of Sweden, the princess of Wales, the graud duke and grand duchess Yladimar, arch duke Carl Ludwig, the grand duchess of Weimar, and the grand duke and grand duchess of Mechleinbarg Schwerin. The ceremony was in accordance with traditional usages.

Several Merlin papers and Berlin correspondents of Austrian journals are making illnatured remarks about the prince of Wales. The Vienna Deutche Zeituug which is geuerally well in­

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formed by the German ambassador and Merlin inspirations, published a story of alleged misunderstandings between Emperor William and the prince of Wales. The latter is reported to have declared that it was the late Emperor Frederick's intention to restore the duke of Cumberland to the kingdom of which the father was deprived, and to retrocede SchleswigHolstein to Denmark. The journal further pretends that Emperor William had the prince of Wales in view when in his Frankfort speeck he said that Emperor Frederick's policy had been traduced, and proceeds gravely to assert that the meeting between the princess of Wales and her sisters was brought about by this affair. Little credence is attached to the story.

The remains of Schubert will be exhumed on September 14th and transferred to a final resting place near those of Beethoven. Ceremonies similar to those attending the removal of the remains of Beethoven will be observed.

Tin? Surrender or Sedan Anniversary.

BF.KMN, September 1.—The anniversary of the surrender of Sedan was cele brated to-day by a review of the guard du corps. Immense crowds witnessed the mano'uvers. The emperor was accompanied to the lield by the king of Sweden, the king of Saxony, the crown prince of Greece and Princes Henry and Albert, of Prussia. The people greeted the emperor with great enthusiasm. The day was pleasant.

Attempts at Monarchal Restoration.

PAI:IS, September 1.—The municipal authorities of Toulon entertained Prime Minister Floquet at lunch yesterday. In a speech, the premier urged uoon his hearers the danger of allowing the quiet of the Republic to be attacked by open attempts at monarchial restoration or the tortuous adventures of a dictatorship. No government, he said, could be certain of avoiding errors or accomplish everything it wished. Therefore, he asked the people to be indulgent to the government, as its sincerity was complete. The speech was greeted with cheers and cries of "Vive Floquet." The maritime prefect afterwards delivered an address, assuring M. Floquet of the loyalty of the navy.

A Steamer mid Crew Lost.

LONDON, September 1.—A collision occurred four miles from Tarifa last evening between the British steamer Cairo, from Cardiff, and the British steamer Snaresbrook, from Odessa. The Snaresbrook was sunk and all her crew were drowned.

BASK HALL.

The Terre Halites Reorganized-Game at the I'ark T-I)ay.

The Terre Hautes have been reorganized and have secured several new players in place of those who were let go upon the return of the club from Peoria. The new timber is equally as good if not better than the old. The club will cross bats with the Logansport, club at the ball park this afternoon at :5:.'K). The Logansport team is a strong one, all of their men being salaried. The home players hope to defeat them and will put forth great effort to do so. On Monday and Tuesday the same clubs will play. In tomorrow's game the "stone wall in lield" will appear, Bannin and Buckingham at second aud shortstop. The players with their positions and batLing order in to-day's games are as follows:

TKHKK LLAL'TK. 1.1 »CANSI'L Odder, cf. Moore, cf. Nelson, lib. Taylor. 2b. Haanln, lb. Broderiek, ss. Ilendrleh. ss. Mies. Hb. .Soliultz. e. Stapteton. lti. Buckingham, p. Strueve, c. llecarty, rf. White, rt. Brings, ir. Cuppy. p. .1,lines. Jb. (iroves, If.

CHIXKSE HALL PLAYKRS.

Two Tennis Organized to Travel ThroHRlioutthe Country.

CHICAGO, September 1.—About lifty invited guests witnessed the last practice game of the two Chinese base ball teamB at the League park yesterday afternoon. To-day their regular season opens with a game at the Loomis street grounds. In the morning the grand parade will take place, and "game" will be called promptly at I? o'clock. George .1. E. Meyer has formed a partnership with George Edmondson, aud they will take their novel attractbn through the country, playing a series of three games in all the principal cities.

Speculation as to the relative merits of the two teams has been rife, and many a good dollar has been waged by them on their favorites. The betting last night was cvS to $.'? on the "Chicagoes," and if the "San Franciscoes" wTin, there will be wailing and weeping in many Celestial laundries. The Chinese will turn out in full force to-day.

Ciaiues Yeaterrtay.

Pittsburg 7, Detroit!!, afternoon game: Detroit S, Pittsburg i! Philadelphia 2, Washington 0, Philadelphia made the two in the twelfth inning Indianapolis 8, Chicago New York 5, Boston '2.

Percentages: New York, .(J 13: Chicago, .o"8: Detroit, .oil") Boston, V21 Philadelphia, ."lo Pittsburgh, .181 Washington, .380: Indianapolis, .359.

Cincinnati 'J, Brooklyn 2, ten innings Cleveland 1, Kansas City 1 St. Louis 3, Athletic 2: Louisville 0, Baltimore 3.

An American Tug Seized.

OITAW \, Ont., September 1.—A special officer of customs has seized the Ameri cau tug, Gladiator, on Georgian bay, for having towed a raft of logs from French Kiver, Ont., to Midland, and not reporting or clearing at either places. The vessel in in charge of the sub-collector at Algoma Mills, pending a deposit of .•?100 or release by the department.

Foitnti Silver Plate.

PKKTU AM BOY, X. J., September 1.— While wading in a marsh, Tuesday, Joseph Wyman found part of an old bag containing tive silver waiters twelve iuches in diameter and three large silver waiters twenty-four inches in diameter, which are supposed to have been stolen and to have been there for years.

Chicago Manufacturer's Failure.

CUICACO, September 1.—Samuel Blinn, manufacturer of sugar and syrups, made an assignment this morning for the benefit of his creditors. Ilis assets are placed at $l'2fi,-000, and his liabilities at an equal amount. The cause of the failure is not yet known.

THE FLORIDA YELLOW FEVER.

The Authorities Object to Surgeon General Hamilton's Rules.

HE WRITES A CARD EXPLAINING HIS POSITION.

The Day's Record Holds Out No Hope of an Abatement ot the Epidemic.

WASHINGTON, D. C., September 1.— Governor Perry, of Florida, has telegraphed Surgeon General Hamilton as follows: "Without the consent of the Xassau county board our promises preclude the establishment of a fever hospital there asked by the Jacksonville committee."

Senator Call and Representative Dougherty had a conference with the president this morning in regard to the condemnatory resolutions passed by Jacksonville citizens concerning Dr. Hamilton's course of action. Xo conclusions were reached. Julius Wise, one of the bureau's inspectors, has been on his way from Jacksonville to Fernandina for three days to inspect the latter place. He telegraphed he had been impeded at all points by the local quarantine regulations, and expects to reach Fernandina to-day and Camp Perry to-morrow. Dr. Guiteras telegraphs from Camp Perry that there were l.'IT persons at muster yesterday. Fifty arrived. He would discharge twenty-two to-day. The following is a card from Surgeon General Hamilton on the sanitary regulations: "To the Public: Certain criticisms mainly based on the misinformation concerning the present sanitary regulations have appeared in the daily press and as these criticisms have a tendency to weaken the hands of the officers engaged in the prevention of the spread of yellow fever, and to induce laxity in the maintenance of quarantine, and thereby greatly increase the danger of the whole country, I have thought it expedient to make a general statement of the condition of affairs. The United States government, acting through its marine hospital service, is engaged in helping the people of Florida, not in injuring them, and in particular the stricken city of Jacksonville has been treated with a kindly consideration suited to the calamity which has befallen it. They were permitted to go anywhere they desired so long as the disease was confined to circumscribed areas in the city, but when the city became generally infected, then the necessity of placing certain restrictions upon the movements of outgoing persons was apparent, and in restricting promiscuous travel from Jacksonville, the bureau is looking to the security of the country. The dreadful record of the ravages of yellow fever in the towns along the railroad lines leading out of Xew Orleans in 1S78, where there were over 13,000 persons ntllicted with yellow fever, of whom nearly 7,000 d'ed, is too fresh in memory to risk its repetition along the Atlantic seaboard. 1 he extension of the disease to Memphis in 1878, where nearly 3,000 persons died of the yellow fever, might have been prevented had there been any authority to restrict travel by proper quarantine. It may be a fearful alternative to compel persons from Jacksonville to remain within a camp of refuge for a period of ten days before being allowed to go at will, but that alternative is humane in comparison with the results which would follow the admission of the contagion into all the seaports, and Southern cities, each of which in a short time would itself become a new center of infection. The government has not at any time established a strict cordon sanitaire about tho city of Jacksonville, but has opened a camp of refuge in a high healthy locality and furnishes free rations to those detained. It has also authorized, at a large expense, the building of -00 pine cabins to shelter these people who are driven out of infected districts, and it is willing to provide for the further relief of Jacksonville by furnishing transportation by special excursion trains to any delinite point that is safe and has opened its doors, but there are few places willing to receive large numbers of refugees. While it is probably true that the body of a healthy person does not carry the contagion, his clothes do carry it, and baggage packed in an infected house is dangerous in the extreme, and all baggage will be fumigated which comes from any infected city. I do not think, therefore, there can be any reasonable ground of complaint."

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JOHN B. HAMILTON.

XKW OKI.KANS, September 1.—The Times-Democrat special from Jacksonville, Fla., says: There will be so few people left here in a few days from now that hardly any one can hope to escape the disease. To-morrow an excursion train will leave here for South Carolina in accordance with Surgeon General Hamilton's suggestion and permission, and it will be well tilled, too. It is especially urged now that the women and children get out of the city, and efforts are being made to send them off. The rush to Camp Perry continues, and those who intend to Btay will be rather lonesome by next week.

Mr. Enter, foreman of the Pine street station, received a letter yesterday from his sister in Charleston stating that she was suffering from a severe attack of yellow fever, and that there were several other cases in that city. It is not known whether this is true or not, as it cannot be corroborated now.

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action of Birmingham and Florida in quarantining against Atlanta creates considerable amazement here. For forty years Atlanta has opened her gates to refugees from both cholera and yellow fever epidemics in the South. When Birmingham was almost depopulated by cholera a few years ago hundreds of her citizens found refuge and health in Atlanta. There are now thousands of Floridians in this city, with headquarters and committee co-operating with citizens in relieving those who remain in Florida. Birmingham now explains that she does not quarantine Atlanta but simply the Florida refugees passing through Atlanta.

Fla., September 1.—

The 1st of September was another prolific dav in fever victims. For the third

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day in succession the new cases reported to the board of health have numbered twenty-three. Quite a large proportion are colored people in Oakland, though the cases are well scatterred through the city. Only two deaths occurred to-day, both employes of the postoffice. At a citizens' meeting to-day much better feeling prevailed. Assurance of opening a route to places offering refuge to our people who can leave has caused hundreds of faces to brighten and gave hope of very considerable reduction of the population in the near future.

A Case at Philadelphia.

WASHINGTON, September 1.—Surgeon General Hamilton has just received a dispatch from Philadelphia, informing him that a case of yellow fever has been discovered there in the person of a Florida refugee who passed the inspection at Waycross, Ga. The patient was sent to the municipal hospital.

THE TARIFFTND BAGGING.

The Mills Hill is Responsible Tor the Cotton Bag Trust.

WASHINGTON, September 1.—Mr. Appleton Sturgis, of Xew York City, was the only witness before the house com mittee on manufactures to-day. Mr. Sturgis is connected with the Eagle Mill company, of Brooklyn with the Xew York Bag company, and is manager of the Calcutta branch of the firm of Waterbury & Co. L. Waterbury & Co. are also agents of the Xew Y'ork Bag company. He was asked what protection would be necessary in order that the bagging mills in this country might retain their trade in cotton bagging at a fairly profitable price. He said he has given the matter a great deal of thought, he has gone into facts. "I have cabled to Calcutta and received letters from Dundee, and have made a thorough examination of the subject. The manufacturers can't possibly get along without a protection of at least 2 cents per yard, that is ':j cents per yard less than the present duty. The present duty is prohibitory. I don't think a protection of two cents would be so. It would put all of us on our mettle, and would force us into competition with foreign markets at times of dull trade and low wages, and at the same time the less protection would be in an ordinary season an inducement for the smaller mills to continue work, and not close our mills entirely, which must be the case if the price as a rule is too low for them to continue to manufacture at a living profit." "Then, from what you have just testified, the proposed duties in the bill that is under consideration would be no adequate protection?" "If would be no protection. I would just as leave see bagging free as given a protection of i^aa yard. It would close absolutely all the smaller mills, and in a short time all the larger ones."

Mr. Sturgis promished to furnish a statement showing the working capacity of the Brooklyn mills, the amount of wages paid, and so forth, which would be of use to the committee.

Mr. Gratz, of St. Louis, who is at the head of the western branch of the Cotton Bagging trust, was examined by the senate tariff sub-committee to-day. He stated that the organization owed' its origin entirely to the Mills bill, and that but for the introduction of that measure it would never have been thought of. The cotton bag manufacturers were driven to combine in order to save their mills and machinery.

Representatives Catchings, of Mississippi, and Phelan, of Tennessee, to-day called on the commissioner of agriculture. in reference to a substitute for cotton bagging made of jute. He promised to make an official investigation of the proposed substitute. He also promised to write to cotton factories which buylarge quantities of cotton and which sell the old bagging and suggest them to ship what they have to distributing points in the cotton region. It has been proved that this old bagging can be used a second time. Paper factories also buy large quantities of this old bagging and the commissioner agreed to write some of them and suggest they sell what they have on hand. The commissioner also promised Messrs. Catchings and Phelan to make an official investigation of the whole subject and make a report to the next congress. The special investigation of a substitute for jute bagging will be made at once.

Treasury Agents in Canada.

XKW YORK, September 1.—An Ottawa special to the Herald says: Messrs. Jewell and Tingle, special agents of the treasury department at Washington, arrived here yesterday and spent a portion of the afternoon in private consultation with the commissioner of customs. The object of their visit is unknown, and, as the officers are reticent as to their busi ness, there is considerable speculation as to whether or not they are bearers of special messages from the American government.

The Making of Good Indians.

DKNVKK, Col., September 1.—The Hon. J. B. Calloway to-night received a letter from the foreman of his ranch, in Paradox valley, confirming the rumor that a light between a band ©f southern Utes and a band of Piutes had broken out. The latter number about two hundred. The battle occurred near La Salle mountain, and when the courier left for Grand Junction several Indians had been killed and the battle was still raging. Ranchers have all gone into the settlements.

The Weekly lsank .Statement.

XKW YORK, September 1.—The weekly bank statement shows the following changes:

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Reserve ?4.ffl6,800 Loans $2,UW,900 Specie 4,31)7,800 Legal tenders 53,200 Deposits Circulation 43,^00

The banks now hold 61(5,766,035 in excess of the 25 per cent. rule.

A Cargo Worth $000,000.

BOSTON, September 1.—The steamer Navarro, from Havanna and Matanzas, brings 29,000 bags of centrifugal sugar, weighing 4,750 net tons, to the Boston Sugar Refining company. This is prob-, ably the largest and most valuable cargo of "sugar ever brought to the United States. Its value is nearly $000,000, and the duties will be about §200,000.

Limoges China Popular Here.

One-half the china made at Limoges last year was sent to America.

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IN THE FIELD OF POLITICS.

The Car Works Club Have Something* to Say About Their Membership.

IT HAS MORE THAN HALF THE VOTERS EMPLOYED THERE.

Congressman Johnston's Vigo County Dates—Tlie Gray Meeting at Paris.

Last Thursday the Gazette had something to say about the Democratic and Republican clubs of the car works and by misrepresentation made a favorable showing for the Democratic club. Xow the Express has taken the pains to publish the list of members of the Republican club. Since the last publication there have been fourteen additions to the Republican club at the car works. There are twelve members of that club who cannot vote, therefore these fourteen accessions will be appropriated to make the full number of voters. The Republican club can now show more than 24G voters who belong to the car works. Among these names are those of James Seath (the president of the factory), Robert Cox (superintendent of the factory), and L. J. Cox (vice president and treasurer). To these persons the Gazette objects, but to them the club points with pride. The Gazette also directs attention to James Grun, whose name appeared in the Republican list, and who was at the same time an active Democrat and a lieutenant in a company of Democrats. The club wishes to say that Mr. Grim signed the list without solicitation or question, and that his name is no longer included among those of the club. Objection is also raised to II. Harrold, that he is not of age, when the fact is that he will be 21 years of age on the 28th day of September, 1888. The Republican club claims a membership of 245 voters, whose rights to vote cannot be questioned. The Democratic club claims through the Gazette a membership of 235. Let us see. There are employed in the car works 500 workmen. Of these 100 will not be entitled to vote at the coming election, thus leaving 400 eligible voters. Of these 400, the Republican club has already shown that 24G of these 400 workmen make up its membership. Therefore, if every workman in the car works who is entitled to vote belonged to one of the two political clubs the Democratic club could not possibly have a membership of more than the difference between 400 and 246, which ie 154. Yet the Gazette claims for its disciples there 235 members. Where do they come from unless they comprise almost everyone of those not entitled to vote? This is the question the Republican club propounds and wishes the Gazette to print the names of its club's members or forever hold its peace. As one gentleman there expressed it: "Put up or shut up." For further information we would refer the Gazette to Mr. Shay, the time keeper and Mr. Elijah Brewer, one of the foremon.

The Car Works' club were receiving their uniforms yesterday afternoon. The Argo of yesterday says of Wm.Barry, Republican candidate for representative, that the are "no flies" on him, and that "he will be hard to beat." The Argo might well have said the same of the entire Republican ticket.

The Republican club of the car works will be addressed next Thursday evening at its hall, on the corner of Thirteenth and Popular streets, by Mr. G. Xetherton, a workman in the car works, a

of the late war, and one

well informed concerning the issue of the day. He addressed the club last Thursday evening. Laboring men who are not members of the club are cordially invited.

It is Dr. Caldwell, not Calder, candidate for coroner on tho Union Labor ticket.

The Republicans of Sugar Creek are preparing for a big demonstration next Saturday night. The meeting will be held at Bloomtown, and will be addressed by Mr. George Bacon, of Paris, 111., candidate for the Btate senate.

Commissioner Dickerson has entered actively upon his canvass. He said yesterday that he was elected by about forty majority, and that he hoped to increase it this fall. Mr. Dickerson has made an energetic county commissioner, and is deserving of re-election.

Arrangements have been perfected by which Congressman Johnston will be in this county on the 10th and 11th of September and will deliver four speeches during those two days. Coal Bluff was selected yesterday afternoon as one of the places at which he will speak, but the exact date has not yet been chosen.

Dennis Berkshire, the Democratic candidate for congress, will reach Vigo county to morrow. He will paralyze Sugar Creek with his eloquence Monday at 1 p. m., and will wind up his engagements here on the 12th inst. The county committee arranged for Voorhees, or rather Elijah Brookshire, the following dates:

Monday, September 3d, 4 p. in.. Sugar Creek, at l.erlmer's mill. Mondiij1, September 3d. 8 n. in. Pralrleton.

Tuesday. September 4th. p. ra.. at Pimento. Tuesday, September 4th, 8 p. ni. Davis' shop on National road in Lost Creek township.

Tuesday. September 11th, '2 p. m„ at old Camp (iround west ot New Goshen, In Fayette townsliip.

Wednesday. September 12th. 8 p. m.. at wigwam In Terre Haute.

Oovernor (iray at I'aris.

The Democrats of this city helped swell the crowd at Paris yesterday, where Governor Gray and others were announced to speak and tell the people how Democratic principles would give them "cheap coal." The Cleveland and Thurman escort went over in a body, also the flambeau corps, accompanied by one of the bands. Besides the companies in uniform, there were quite a large number of local politicians who took advantage of the excursion rates. It was veVy late last night when the delegation returned. Five cars were used in transporting the delegation.

Politics ill l'arke County.

Mr. Rice, of Rockville, the law partner of Congressman Johnston, was in the city yesterday. In reply to a question regarding the political situation, Mr. Rice said that there was considerable work being done in Parke county. The Republicans have entered into the cam­

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paign in earnest and in every township have become organized. The county chairman, Mr. Striker, has been doing good work in organizing the county. The Republicans of Parke were perhaps never more enthusiastic than in the present contest. Congressman Johnston opens his campaign at Rosedale a week from last night. The Democrats of Parke have been addressed by Dr. (Jilium and S. D. Puett. So far there has not been much enthusiasm among the Democrats.

Clark County Prohibitionists.

Special to the Express.

MARSHAM., 111., September 1.— The Clark county Prohibitionists held their nominating convention this afternoon. J. W. Hetherington, of Casey, was nominated for circuit clerk J. F. Buckner, of Marshall, for state's attorney T. C. Martin, of Martinsville, for corner J. Frank Armentrout, of Westtield, for surveyor.

A CALL O.N THURMAN.

The Indianapolis Hendricks Club Goes to Columbus to See the Old Man.

COI.CMBL'S, O., September 1.—A delegation of about four hundred strong, consisting of the Hendricks, Cleveland and Thurman and Sawmaker clubs, of Indianapolis, called on Judge Thurman this afternoon. There were also in the party a number of railroad men from that city. They arrived at half past 3 o'clock by a special train of eight cars. The delegation was received at the Union depot by members of the Jackson club, a local Democratic organization. They marched to the vicinity of Judge Thurman's office. Judge Thurman has been suffering severely for several days from neuralgia in the face and for this reason the delegation was not received at his residence in the east part of the city, owing to the danger attending an effort on his part to speak in the open air. A hall, capable of accommodating seven or eight hundred people, was secured on High street for the reception. Mayor Bruck delivered an address of welcome, on behalf of the city. II. J. Booth spoke on behalf of the local clubs. A. W. Conduitt, presiednt of the Hendricks club, read an address highly complimentary to Judge Thurman and assured him that Iudiana, heretofore counted among the doubtful states, would cast fifteen electoral votes for the Democratic ticket. Judge Thurman's face was tied up with a heavy handkerchief, and as he removed it and rose to speak, the applause was enthusiastic. Judge Thurman said:

Mr. Chairman: To say that I am profoundly uratefuf to my friends from Indiana for the visit they have made me to-day, and for these marks of esteem and affection that you have displayed, Is but poorly to express what I feel in my heart. I am profoundly grateful to you, and I have some reason to be grateful to Indiana.. Some of the best friends 1 ever had In my life were citizens of your suite. To go over the list of them would be to occupy time that could not be spared for that purpose, yet, I cannot even begin the few remarks I shall make without alluding to that grand man whose name one of your clubs bears. Thomas A. Hendricks. Applause. 1 Kor many, many years when he was an important figure In American politics and look a marked part I knew him intimately, and when four years ago. I had the honor and privilege of speaking with him again and ugaln In your state and also In Ohio, I never heard lilm make a speech that did not Increase ni.v admiration for the power of his Intellect and the patriotism and courage of the mail. (Applause.) My friends, I have one thing. Iiowever, to regret to-day among the pleasures that I feel at your presence. For four or live days I have been suffering dreadfully from an attack ot neuralgia In the face, aud have had sometimes three and sometimes four radical high protection teeth aching as if they intended to take off my head (laughter), but I hope I shall convert them to sound doctrine before long at least. Though my lace Is still swolen, It Is going down by degrees, and like our opponents, it will shrink aud shrink until health shall once more be in my head, as It will be In the politics of this country. Laughter and applause. Now, my friends, you Indiana people saved the Democratic cause four years ago. Your vote was necessary to the election of Cleveland and Hendricks, and you gave It by a good sound majority and now It Is in your power once more to save the Democratic party by voting for Cleveland again |'Applause|. I am quite surn there is not a Democrat within the sound of my voice who regrets he voted Tor (•rover Cleveland In 1884. I never met a Democrat that did so yet. it may be that there Is a straggler here and there, but I think you can count them on the fingers of one hand, and there are for such, ten to one who have come to us from the Republican party [ApplauseJ. 1 can hardly think how a man who voted for (irover Cleveland in 1884 can have the face to look Into a fellow Democrat's face and say I won't vote for him now." [Applause. I do say that there Is much that ought to be reformed in our laws and In our system, but it Is not the fruit of (irover Cleveliuid that the reforms have not been made. Hehasurged them, he bas pleaded with congress, he is said to the people again and again that such and such things ought not to be and that others ought to be. and that he has said again ami again, and no sensible man can say that his recommendations have not been made by wisdom and knowledge and patriotism and now that man with whom 1 am acquainted well, I say to you my young friends and all my friends young and old. Is one of the most sensible, level-headed, honest men I ever knew, Applause. He Is now before you a candidate, and I llrmly believe that he will be elected. I Applause. I firmly believe the

American people have too much sense, too much appreciation of the honor, bravery and courage In that president to lay him aside after the honor and courage and bravery and Intelligence that he has exhibited in the presidential chair.

Now, my friends, I wish I could speak to you longer, but tills rascally protective toeth of mine is beginning to be rebellous and I think I will have to stop. Therefore, I must say to you that you must wait until I come to your state, and. God willing, I will be there applause |, and then I will talk to you about the tarlll and the fisheries or anything else that you want me to talk about laughter), and I wont be mealy mouthed about It. Yoii wont find me avoiding any question whatever that Is fairly proposed, Applause. 1 God knows that 1 would rather be at home with my dear old wife than any ofllceln the world, but I am chosen by the Democratic party to help tight this campaign and 1 mean to do It to the lest of my ability and I hope to do it with success. Applause.

At the conclusion of the speech-mak-ing, Judge Thurman took a position in front of the platform and was personally presented to each of the visitors. The balance of the day was spent in looking about the city, and at 11 o'clock to-night the delegation left on their return trip.

General Harrison's Movements.

PUT-IN-BAV, O., September 1.—General Harrison and party will leave Middle Bass Island on Monday afternoon bysteamer "Chief Justice Waite" for Toledo. The General and Mrs. Harrison will be the guests of Hon. Wm. Cummings Tuesday morning. The party will leave Toledo for Indianapolis at 10:20 a. m., by the Wabash, arriving at Indianapolis in the evening.

Tlie Rumor About I'owderly's Resignation.

P1111.ADKMMHA, September 1.—When a reporter visited the Kaights of Labor headquarters in this city this morning to inquire into the truth of the rumor of Mr. Powderly's resignation, he was informed by Secretary Hayes that there was absolutely nothing in the story.

Arrested for a Murder Six Years Ago.

ST. Lot-IS, September 1.—A special to the Post-Dispatch from Carmi, 111., says Chas. Dowen, of that place, was arrested yesterday charged with the murder of an unknown man near McLeansboro, 111., six years ago.

Daily Established in 1851

ABOUT TOWN.

A Stubborn Fire in Rice Bros.' Grocery Establishment Last Night.

THE LOSS AND DAMAGE, HOWEVER, IS LIGHT.

The Mackey System Strikers Succeed in Having Smitn Removed.

Rice Bros', grocery house on Main, second door west of Seventh street, closed somewhat earlier than usual last night. About 11 o'clock smoke was discovered issuing from the basement windows. When the department arrived considerable time was occupied in locating the lire. The basement and tirst lloor were dense with smoke. The arc electric light was turned on and it was found the tire was confined to the basement. The engine was set to work and two streams were turned into the basement from the rear. The smoke was so dense that lanterns with which the tiremen entered the basement were soon extinguished, and the men could remain in the midst of the smoke for a short time only. After throwing water for a half hour the smoke subsided. The lire was among the boxes and rubbish. There was not much stock in the basement and the damage will not be very large. The stock on the lirst floor was not injured to any extent by water. Mr. I lice said he could not estimate the loss. The stock is insured, but to what amount he could not state.

STRIKERS VICTORIOUS.

Th« Master MochaiiM* of the IVoria, Decatur & Kvatisville Loses Bis Position.

MATTOON, Til., September l.-K C. Smith, the master mechanic who was the chief cause of the recent strike

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Peoria, Decatur & Kvansville railroad, is relieved from further duty at the shops in this city, and C. C. Robinson is now in charge as general foreman of the shops and motive power at Mattoon. It seems that the odicials made good their promise to investigate and remedy the cause of the strike. Smooth sailing is prom ised on this line in the future.

River Notes.

The Ida Lee is tied up on tho west bank below the wagon bridge. The river is on a staud, with about two feet in the channel, too low for large craft.

The Juniata and Mallard are tied np near the Water works, undergoing repairs.

Work has begun on tho new canoe house on the river bank north of the Yandalia bridge. It is to be a frame building 9 by 18 feet, and 12 feet high. It will hold six canoes.

l'roTessor iray Arriws.

Professor Thomas Gray, late of the University of Glasgow, Scotland, who has accepted the chair of dynamic engineering at the Polytechnic, arrived in the city yesterday afternoon with his family.

The examinations for applicants for admission will occur on September l'.*th. The list of those already admitted represent fifteen states, and the indications are that the Freshman class will be larger than any previous one.

Railroad Matters.

D.P.Irwin, foreman of the Yandalia pattern shop, is dangerously ill at his home on north Seventh street.

At I o'clock yesterday morning a tramp was found in the Yandalia yard considerably hurt. He said iie had fallen off the fast mail at 10 o'clock the night before and had laid out all night. He refused to give his name and shortly afterward disappeared.

Fatal Explosion of an Oil Tank.

TOI.KDO. Ohio, September 1. Tlie oil explosion at Cygnet was of an iron tank containing HO,000 barrels of oil, which leaked and needed repairing. While the men were at work the vapor escaping from the oil caught lire at the portable forge used by the blacksmiths. The tank exploded, the burning oil pouring in all directions. Two workmen were burned to death and several others injured.

All Autopsy 011 Crowley.

NKW YOUK, September 1.—There was an air of depression about the old arsenal in Central park this morning, and although no crape was visible, the presence of death was unmistakable. The body of the late Mr. Crowley, brainiett of chimpanzees, was conveyed to the museum of natural history, where D. h. C. Spitzka and W. S. Gottheil are this afternoon performing an autopsy. Dr. Spitzka will make a special study of the brain. Mr. Crowley will be stutl'ed and placed in the museum.

A Determined Suichle.

MIDDLETOWX, N. Y., September 1.— Wm. J. McCoy registered at the .Madison house in this city last night from San Francisco. He took laudanum with suicidal intent, but took too much. I'hi^s morning he shot himself with a Colt's revolver. The ball entered his leftbreast, and the surgeons think just missed the heart. Letters found in his room show the act to have been premeditated. He will probably die.

Sued for Importing Lalior.

Sr. LOUIS, September 1.—Yesterday United States District Attorney Bashaw filed twelve suits against Harry A. Smidt, a leading St. Louis tailor, for the sum of §1,0C)0 each, a total of $12,000, the case being the alleged violation of the United States law forbidding the importation of contract labor.

Tlie Normal Hoard Ituys Ground.

The Normal board has bought a lot in the rear of the building, from 15. Y. Marshall and all the heating apparatus will be placed in a building to bo erected thereon, so that the danger of tire will be lessened.