Daily Wabash Express, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 6 September 1888 — Page 1

Weekly Established in 1823.

THE FEDERATION OF SIMS,

The Proceeding's of the National

Convention Being Held at Indianapolis.

A REDUCTION OF THE HOURS OF LABOR PROPOSED.

The: Movement to Merge the Federation Into the Knights of Labor Organization.

The I'ederation of Miners and Mine Laborers, Bays the Indianapolis News, fairly organized for business at -I o'clock yesterday (as the 0 o'clock edition of this paper set forth.) by making P. H. I'en tin, of Indiana, chairman P. II. Oonnelly, of Illinois, assistant secretary, and Daniel McLaughlin, treasurer. Chris Kvans, executive officer, is, ex-ollicio, secretary of the convention. Mr. Evans in his annual report advocated a 10-cent tax per month per member for three months with which to procure funds to oxUiinl the influence of the order by organization in hitherto unorganized districts.

This forenoon, after the transaction of routine business, the convention went straight at the important special matters that are before it. A number of communications from miners in states where the Fw.lerat.ion has no organization were presented. These related to proposed organization in the respective localities hoard I'rom. As such matters are disposed of by the executive board,consideration was referred to this body, members of which for the ensuing year are yet to be elected. A number of resolutions favorable to a reduction of hours of labor, a gross weight measure, and other matters of legislation were referred to the committee on resolutions Messrs. (lantwell, of Indiana, McBride, of Ohio, and Young, of Illinois.

Alexander .Johnson and William Gardner, who hail been appointed a committee to invite the representatives of District assembly 135, Knights of Labor, to appear before the Federation, reported that the invitation had been delivered and that the gentlemen were in wailing, W. T. Lewis, master workman, and (ieorge Harris and D. M. Kvans, membere of the executive committee of District Assembly 135, were escorted into the hall. It will be remembered that these gentlemen represent that, assembly of the Knights of Labor, the members of which are miners or mine laborers, and that there has long been a desire on the part of the Knights to merge the Federation into the K. of L. Mr. Lewis on t,lilting the tloor introduced the subject matter presented in the News oT yesterday, which is nominally the purpose of the committee's visit in appearing before the federation. He »ai«l that at the Cleveland meeting of the assembly a resolution had been adopted looking to a reduction of the hours of labor in mines from ten to nine in September next year, to be followed a year later by another reduction of eight hours. In this ho asked the co-opera-tion of the federation. He also urged cooperative action in the matter of procuring a uniform scale for all the mines.

There is little if any difference of opinion 011 the matter among the members of I). A. i:J" and the Federation. Another isstio of far greater importance was in the minds, doubtless, of both speaker and auditors the question of the consolidation or union in some form of those two great bodies of miners and mine laborers. Mr. Lewis gradually ap proached this subject. He spoke of the desirability of united action pointed out that some at leasto the purposes of the two orders are identical that they draw for their members upon the same clues of labor, and that much more could be accomplished by united than by divided etl'orts. lie suggested that the Federation appoint a conference committee to consider with him and his associates this an'd the other matters presented. Messrs. lOvans and Harris also made remarks touching the matter of union. They wore conciliatory in tone and spoke hopefully of the prospect.

Following the remarks of the visitors, a motion to appoint a conference committee of three members was enter turned, and after brief debate was carried. Members were opposed to abandoning the federation, and going over to the knights, but though there might be Home middle ground upon which the two organizations could unite. The chair appointed the following committee or conference: Daniel McLaughlin, of Illinois John McBride, of Ohio, and .lames Cantwell, of Indiana. It was deemed expedient to adjourn until afternoon to give the conference committee an opportunity for consultation.

The delegates to the Federation are divided in sentiment as to the proposed consolidation. A more conciliatory spirit prevails in some quarters toward the Knights, but the rank and tile of the Federation, it seems, would prefer, ifr consolidation is agreed upon, the formation of an independent organization, in which both Knignts aud Federation members might unite. Samuel Linn, tme of tin* Indiana delegates, says that members of the Federation outnumber the Knights in his vicinity live to one, 1 nit that there is a general sentiment favorable to a union, if an equitable basis can be discovered and agreed upon.

I mi\natom*. Ind., September 5.— The Federation of Miners and Mine Laborers continued its session to-day. The committee appointed to confer with otlicials of District assembly, 13.", Kniglita at Labor, with a view to con nolidation, reported in favor of postponing the matter till December 12, when a joint, convention for its consideration will be held at Columbus, (liiio. The federation also took action as tothe matter of the uumber of hours constituting a day's work in mines, aud it was decided that after Sept-ember I, nine hours should be a day's work. In September, 1S1X), the working tlay is to be reduced to eight hours. 1 case the operators decline to confirm this action, the federation's executive is instructed to lind means to enforce it.

A Mliicr'" Strike Kittled.

lvi sm in., September 5.—A Canton, Hiio, l"ironicle-Telegraph special says: After over four months idleness, during

which time much misery' has ensued, the striking coal miners near Sherodsville and Salineville have returned to work at the operators' terms. The strike was caused by the refusal of the operators to grant an increase of five cents per ton and 400 miners were affected by the strike, which was broken hy the last of the miners returning to work this morning.

THE OCCIDENTAL CLU B.

It "Lays Over" All Hie Political Displays on the Street—The I!ant|uet. A band of music last evening marched east on Ohio street from Third, thence to Main and back to the hall of the Occidental Literary society. The band was followed by over fifty members of the club, which is one of the most prominent and best known in the city. Many supposed it was a political procession and anxious inquiries were made as to the party complexion. The procession, however, was of the non-political Bort and was a precursory event to the banquet and celebration given in the hall afterward. Many enthusiastic members and admirers of the club added to the opleddor of the occasion by illuminating the line of march. Whenever the Occidentals undertake anything it is carried out in "style." This hits been one characteristic of the club and last night's demonstration was in keeping with its record. The march on Main street was amid a "blaze of glory." At various places along the route Greek fire was displayed and the fiery balls from Roman candles shot skyward. The pyrotechnic display was one of which either political party might well have been proud in honor of some very distinguished personage. In the front line were the "little tricoons," Messrs. Frank Peker, Wm. Weldele and A lec Sandison. These heavy weights represented an avoirdupois of Sot pounds of Occidental timber. The weight of Trustee Peker is 203, that of little Willie Weldele 355, and that of Mr. Sandison 230. Immediately upon arrival at the hall the band rendered a selection. The club room was decorated in bunting and the national colors. Large American flags hung in graceful folds from the front and rear of the hall, with streamers gathered in the center. The grand march was formed and after several evolutions the assembly was seated at two large tables. The committee having the celebration in charge had spared no pains to make it elaborate in every detail and they reflected great credit unon themselves. The menu an elaborate ofl'air, was served by Becker & Makely. Over sixty sat nown to the banquet. Mr. John L. Patterson, as toastmast, rapped the assemby to order. He made a few appropriate remarks and introduced Mr. Eugene V. Debs, who responded to the toast, "History of the Club." Mr. Debs, as always upon such occasions, made a neat address. He referred briefly to the organization of the club in 1874 by five gentlemen, who weie members of a base ball club. Several years afterward the club increased in membership, and it became a literaryorganization. The speaker extolled the benefits which were to be derived from such an organization, and praised the club for having stood firm through a career of more than a dozen years. He also dwelt upon the principles of the organization and the advancement which could be obtained by the members. He was frequently interrupted by cheers. The next on the programme was Mr. Gus Fjiser, who in the absence of Sam Budd, responded to the toast, "The Ladies." His address was impromptu, but was appropriate and would have been greatly appreciated by the ladies had any of them been present to have heard this laudation of the fair sex. Mr. Charles Dullin responded to the toast, "The motto of the club." He elaborated upon the motto, "Friendship, Morality and Progress" and received much praise for his effort. "The original" charter members" was responded to by Mr. It. F. Schmidt. He detailed how the club was organized with five charter members. Mr. Frank Roderus was president. Mr. Kd ward Probst, who died several years ago, was the first vice president. Mr. Albert Faust was treasurer, Mr. Peker was tinancial secretary and Mr. Schmidt was secretary. The club increased in membership,"and at the present time numbers eighty-one, principally young men of the city. Mr. Otto Ilornung was called upon. He is the present president of the club. He gave a short address upon the present condition of the club, and paid a tribute to the present officers of the club. Mr. Gus Conzman made a few remarks, also Edward O'Brien. W m. Weldele was called on for a speech, but he declined and sang a song. The toastmaster then announced a stag dance. The club joined in singing "lleigh-le lleigh-lo," and to the music of the orchestra engaged in a number of round and square dances. The occasion was a delightful one and one that will long be remembered as the celebration of the fourteenth anniversary.

The Senate TaritV Hill.

Washington, September fi.—The subcommittee of the senate committee on tinance engaged in the preparation of a toritV bill, has this morning received its tecond print of the new tariff bill (excepting the administrative features). It is not in bill form as yet, but contains interleaved with the text of the bill, tables prepared for the convenience of members of the sub-committee showing in perallel columns the rates by the present law, those by the Mills bill and those proposed in the new bill. The whole makes a document of -"1 pages. It is the last print to be made before the measure is laid before the full committee which is expected to occur next week. Members of the sub committee and the committee clerks and experts are now preparing matter for the report to accompany the bill. The testimony and statements made to the sub-committee, making about 1,500 pages, are in print and will be formally submitted to the full committee with the bill and report.

The "OV Finances.

Chicago, September 5.—The tinancial statement of the Chicago, Burlington aud Quincy ailroad for the month of July as compared with the corresponding period of 1SST, is as follows: Gross earnings,81,8(5?,500 a decrease of £300.400 expenses. §1,510,103 an increase of $312,SG5. Net earnings, $3.~3,307, a decrease of $(317.1TG. For the seven months ending July 31, the gross earnings were 611,S3S,400, a decrease of $3,004,441: expenses, $10,ll*2,72S\ an increase of 81,711,274 net earnings, $1,0-10,737, a decrease of $5,31S,715.

THE TERRE HAUTE

THE BAD MAIL

Another Big Mail Robbery Between Chicago and New York.

CRIME AND INCOMPETENCY IN CHARGE OF THE MAILS.

Very General Complaint Among Merchants of Lost Checks and Drafts.

New Yokk, September 5.—An afternoon paper says: There has been another mail robbery between this city and Chicago. Very few facts are known about it, and as usual, the post office officials in this city claim to be ignorant about the details. On Friday afternoon Blacke Bro's & Co. mailed to their agents in Chicago, three notes for 85,000 each. They were sent in the ordinary mail and were not registered. Mr. Brown, a member of the firm of Black Bro's & Co., when asked about the loss to-day, said that the notes were mailed about 4 o'clock on Friday afternoon with hundreds of other letters. As the letters did not reach their destination we had concluded to advertise the loss, so that the notes could not be negotiated. Postmaster Pearson said that he had no record of any complaint about the loss of notes, notwithstanding the fact that Mr. Brown claims to have sent in a notice of his loss yesterday. While the reporter was investigating the loss of Blake Bros\ & Co'.s letters, he learned that a number of other merchants have lost letters, and, strange to say, all the missing letters were mailed at the New ork. postofiice on Thursday afternoon and Friday. At the Grand Central station to-day a clerk, who is in the employ of the railway mail service, said that he had heard that a valuable mail pouch was missing along the line between Albany and Chicago, and that it was supposed to have passed through the New postofiice about Friday. In this pouch would be placed letters from this city for Chicago and other western towns. Several employes in the railway service were seen. While the postmaster was ignorant of the loss of a pouch they seemed to know all about it. "Why," said one of the men, "that is stale news to us. A through pouch is missing between Albany and Chicago, and we have known of the loss for several days. I think that the pouch left Albany last Thursday. It contained a large quantity of valuable mail matter. I tell you this much, there is something crooked along the line. I know there have been a number of valuable packages missing lately."

The Hartford ftaccrf.

Hakt i-'okd, Ct., September 5.—The attendance to-day at Charter Oak races was about ten thousand. The track was perfect for the great $10,000 race. The wonderful 5-year-old gelding Guy, with a record of 2:1-1 was the principal attraction. The preliminary pool selling brought $150 to §100 for T. T. S., and $40 for Spofford. Later, sales were made of Guy and the field about even. Kit Curry had the pole, and held a good lead till nearly home, pressed by White Stocking and T. T. S., but Spofford pushed for the front and went under the wire a winner, in 2:18 T. T. S. second. Guy was not in trotting mood, ran from the start and was distanced. Pilot Knox was distanced, also. The second heat was taken by Kit Curry in a good brush with T. T. S. In the third heat Kit Curry's sulky ran into Spofford's sulky, taking out a spoke of a wheel, but not preventing Spofford from keeping on and winning the heat. Spofford also took the next heat and the race. During the scoring there was a collision between the same sulkvs, throwing both drivers and making it necessary to change Spoflford's vehicle.

Charter Oak guaranteed stake, value $10,000. Spoflord 1 6 J,

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Kit Curry. 3 1 2 T. T. S

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White Stocking -J 1 2 Thornless 5 4 5 tiny P,lstPilot Knox Wst.

Time 2:1st) 2:11)1,':. 2:1914 2:18ft. The fourth heat of the unfinished 2:22 race, 2:22 class, trotters purse $1,500, divided: Protection 7 1 1 1 (item Smith 1 2 7 1 5 Krnest Maltravers 2 3 2 2 2 Lucilles Haliy 3 5 8 S3 Clara 4 6 4 4 W. 5 4 5 5 (i Perplexed 8 7 8 ^dis olaf 6 8 li ir

Time—2:1914. 2:l!tl.i, 2:22u. 2:1814. 2:191-1. Two thirty-three class, purse $1,000 divided. Cleon 2 15 2 11

H. Custer 2 3 12 3 EldaB 1 5 2 4 4 4 Mabel S 4 4 1 5 3 2 Idol liift -3 3 0g atr Charlie dis

Time—2:22, 2:%U, 2:522^. 2:221,-.. 2:22.2:20=1-1. But one heat of the 2:27 class was trotted before darkness made a postponement necessary. This was taken by Darkness: Lady Barefoot second. The free-for-all trot on Friday is declared off, Prince Wilkes having gone west, and Favona being out of condition. Instead of this race, the association will offer a special purse for Guy to beat his record.

Wants to lie Naturalized.

Watiuci.oo, la., September 5.—Fong Wing, the Chinese laundryman of this city who made application to become a citizen a few days ago, in order that he might go back to China to get married and return to America, will probably fail to secure his papers. The application came before Judge Linehan yesterday, and. although he has not yet decided, it is understood that he holds that the Burlingame treaty and the act of 1SS2 forbidding the importation of Chinese laborers prohibit their becoming citizens. Fong Wing, who has become quite wealthy, vows that he will go back to China to get married in spite of the laws against his return to America.

A Mammoth Casting.

San Fkanosi'o, September 5.—The casting of the prow of the United States cruiser San Francisco, which took place August 27, at the Union workB, has been removed from its bed and found to be a complete success. The prow weighs 12,000 pounds.

TERRE HAUTE, IND., THURSDAY MORNING. SEPTEMBER «, 1&8.

"BIG WIN .Nik" DEA1).

The Knd of the Largest Woman in the World—Not Easy to Bury H^r. Baltimore, September 5.—Eight men were busily engaged in digging a curious looking grave at Laurel cemetery, near this city, last evening. A long slide was dug leading to the grave proper. The uncertain light of lanterns revealed an immense box standing near the opened earth. In the box lay all that was mortal of Big Winnie, the famous colored fat woman, who, when alive, weighed 849 pounds. The woman died at her boardinghouse in this city of fatty degeneration of the heart. The greatest trouble was experienced in obtaining a coflin. Finally the undertaker made a strong box five feet eleven inches clear inside in length, three feet eight inches in width and three feet two inches deep. While at the undertaker's shop the idle loungers amused themselves by seeing how many ordinary persons could get into it, and by measurement it was found to hold eight men and a boy without crowding. The box was without lining or any adornment. It was taken to the house on a large truck, and was by far too large to go in the door, so the show-window of the store on the first floor of the house was removed, a derrick was rigged up outside on the pavement and the body hoisted through the window and into the coffin. The head of the dead woman was almost hidden by the fat on the neck and shoulders. Eleven men could hardly lift the box with the remains, and the derrick was again used. The truck hauled the coflin to the grave. Amid the darkness the body was pushed down the slide into the tomb.

Big Winnie was born in Henry county, Kentucky, in the year 1839. At the age of 15 she married a man of her own race by the name of Johnston. When she was 20 years of age she began to grow large. She was the mother of ten children, live sons and five daughters. Three of these children survive her. She had exhibited in nearly every city in the country.

IUG INJUN LIKE JEWELRY.

Another Kxperience of Deadwood Iirk, the Long-Haired Masher. Dead wood Dick, the Indian who was arrested at Huntington and brought here to answer the charge of larceny, brought to the surface a rather sensational escapade, seems to have a mania for jewelry. He bad intended remaining in the city after his release from jail no longer than possible, but the gay and ungainly Indian was here until yesterday, when he left. Dick secured a fine gold watch from a married woman of this city, which he was compelled to return, and during his brief stay in Hunttington he ingratiated himself into the favor of a young lady of that city. Yesterday a postal card was received from the mother of the girl stating that Dick had in his possession a valuable ring which he had induced her daughter to loan to him. She asked that the ring be taken from Dick and returned to her. Dick acknowledged having the ring, and eaid when he returned to Huntington he would get it and restore it to the owner, lie remarked that he was not good looking, but somehow or other he was a great favorite wherever he went. Blue Mountain Joe, for whom Dick did fancy shooting when the troupe was here, arrived Tuesday night and registered at one of the hotels.

That Chinese Treaty.

Washington, Septembfr 5.—The department of state has received from General Denby, United States minister to China, in response to an inquiry from Washington, a telegram to the effect that he has no positive information in regard to the action of the Chinese authoritief respection the treaty.

Mr. Sherman offered a resolution (which was adopted) requesting the president to inform the senate whether the recent treaty with China and the amendments adopted by the senate, have been ratified by the Jemperor of China. He added that, from the statements made in debate yesterday and the day before, it was manifestly due to the dignity of the senate and to the regular and orderly transaction of public affairs, that the senate should have this information from the president in reference to the subject matter before proceeding further with the Chinese bill. He hoped that the resolution would be transmitted to the president without delay.

Must Leave the Union.

CiiicAoo, September 5.—The telegraph operators along the lino of the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern railroad are in a state of anxiety over the recent order from the company to sever their connection with the Order of Railway Telegraphers or vacate their positions. It is reported that the company has been making preparations to occomplish this for the past three months and has secured men to fill every vacancy likely to occur under the order. A member of the Brotherhood of Telegraphers eaid that if it was true that such an order was issued the Order of the Railway Telegraphers would have to back down, for it was not strong, and its constitution prevented any strike. The men would quit the union or leave the railway service.

Stoned a Passenger Traill.

Early yesterday morning several unknown men threw stones at an I. & St. L. passenger train above Locust street. The train was not running rapidly, as it was slowing up for the crossing, and the miscreants had an opportunity of breaking a number of windows. Fortunately none of the passengers was injured. The stone throwers made their escape before they could be identified.

Lost Her Jewelry in the Water. Kingston, Ont., Jeptemb'er 5.—Mrs. Pierrepont Morgan, of New ork, and some friends, while out among the Thousand Islands yesterday, were all thrown into the water by the capsizing of the boat. Mrs. Morgan lost personal jewelry to the value of 815,000. Expert divers are searching for the valuables in twelve feet of water.

The llenelit or Competiou.

SrKiNCFiEi.n, 111., September 5.—The commissioners of state met yesterday and let the contracts for state printing. Two years ago, when the notorious combine was organized, the work was let for $73,000, but under the present letting the same work is to be done for 33G,1GG.

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GENERAL FIELD OF POLITICS.

General Harrison Again at Home and Ready for the Fray.

PREPARATIONS FOR MORE RECEPTIONS AT INDIANAPOLIS.

The Vermont Election Returns Continue to Show Better Republican Results.

Indianapolis, September 5.—General Harrison resumed his labors to-day after a vacation of two weeks, expressing himself to his friends as feeling refreshed and invigorated by his trip to Middle Bass. The day was quietly spent. In the morning the general gave attention to his correspondence, which has not been allowed to accumulate to any extent during his absence, as his law partner, W. H. H. Miller, who for some time has been acting as the general's secretary, remained at home and attended to a large share of the daily correspondence. During the day quite a number of personal friends called on the general and Mrs. Harrison to say a word of welcome. This evening the general went out for one of his customary long walks. Among the telrgrams received by General Harrison to-day was the following:

Thiirinan in Xew York.

Hakrikuck", Pa., September 5.—Desiring to enjoy an unbroken nights' rest, Judge Thurman and party kept the hour of their departure from Columbus to themselves. The private car of President Colbrey, of the Lake Erie & Western, had been placed at their service, and it was attached to the "Pennsylvania special," the fast through train on the Pennsylvania road, and the party was whirled along at the rate of forty miles an hour.

Pim.ADKi.i'HiA, September 5.—The train reached Philadelphia at 1:20, having been warmly greeted all along the way. At the Philadelphia depot a large crowd gathered, and Judge Thurman answered their cheers in a brief speech, thanking them for their cordial welcome and expressing his wish that, so far as they could conscientiously do so, they should vote for Cleveland and Thurman.

Nr.w York, September 5.—At the national Democratic headquarters to-day, Colonel Calvin S. Brice, Chairman Barnum and a dozen other members of the national committee were coBferring and divising ways to make to-morrow flight's Thurman meeting one of the most notable demonstration in years.

Nkw Yokk, September 5.—At Jersey City a crowd of two or three thousand blocked the way and cheered almost continually as the judge and party under the escort of the reception committee marched out to the carriages in which they were taken across the river

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Buki.inoton, Vt., September 6.

To General Benjamin Harrison: Vermont Indorses her choice at Chicago by giving Dillingham a larger majority than we have ever before given to any Republicrn governor.

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CakkolS. Pack.

Chairman State Committee.

During General Harrison's absence, Chairman Huston, of the Republican state committee, has received a large number of applications from politics from political clubs in Indiaha, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, and several from Pennsylvania and New York asking that dates be fixed for their reception by General Harrison. Chairman Huston had a conference with General Harrison to-night and it is probable that replies to these applications will be sent out within the next day or two.

The Vermont Election.

Bckmnckon, Vt., September 5.—Chairman Paige, of the Republican state central committee, states that according to his figures, the 130 towns from which returns beve been received, give Dillingham 31,578 Shurtleff and scattering 13,055, and Republican majority of about 17,000. The remaining towns will probably make the state majority 27,000. The Prohibition vote is less than l,o00. The 130 town elect 125 Republican and 11 Democratic state representatives.

Whitf. River Junction, Vt., September 5. —One hundred and seventy towns give Dillingham (Rep.) 38,181 Shurtleff (Dem.), 15,497: Seely (Pro.) and scattering, 940. The same towns in 188U gave Pingree (Rep.), 34,3G9 Reddington (Dem), 15,724 (Pro. and Scattering,) 630. Republican plurality, 32,GS4, Republican majority over all, 21,754. The Republican majority in the state will probably be between 27,000 and 28,000. The senate is solidly Republican. Fourteen Democratic representatives are reported elected.

Tlic lndiaiia])»lis Demonstration. The Republican demonstration at Indianapolis this evening promises to be a pretty big affair. All the Republican clubs in the city will turn out, and there will be five divisions of the street procession, under the command of General W. Spahr. Colonel N. 11. Ruckle will have command of the first division Colonel James B. Black, second Horace McKay, third Stanton J. Peelle, third, and General Heriott, fifth. The aids to the chief marshal will be Thomas F. Ryan, W. D. Wiles, Moses G. McLain, Ed Thompson, W. A. Pattison, S. D. Pray, Dr. Austin Morris, Lou Wade, Charles Murray, S, E. Haskell, Will Thomas, Charles Wright, Ed Harmon, W. H. Tucker, Joseph Forbes, I. N. Walker, Captain O. H. Hibben, Dan Randdell, R. H. Rees, Miles Reynolds, W. E. Tousey, John W. Bowlus, M. L. Johnson, Will L. Taylor, Wm. 11. II. Miller, John B. Elam. The procession will move at 7:30 o'clock, and the line of march will be from the intersection of Tennessee and Washington streets, going east on Washington to Meridian, north on Meridian to Circle, east on Circle and Market to Pennsylvania, north on Pennsylvania to Vermont, and then countermarch on Pennsylvania to Market, east on Market to Alabama. The line will pass in review by General A. P. Hovey and exGovernor Porter, at the New Denison. The meeting at Tomlinson hall, after the parade, will be presided over by John M. Butler, and the principal speaker will be ex-Governor Porter. A brief address will also be delivered by General Ilovey.

and to the Fifth avenue hotel, where the judge will stay while in the city. A shouting crowd of men and boys kept pace with the carriages, as they drove up town, their hot, perspiring faces giving evidence of the warmth of their greeting. At the hotel the judge retired to his room to rest, but a large number of callers were on hand, a few of whom, being old and dear friends, were received. The trip of the night and day has been generally pleasant. His enjoyment of the trip has been increased by the excellent table spread by James Young, whom Colonel Brice had placed in charge of his car.

Charley Voorhees Kenomiunted. Spokane Fai.is, W. T., September 5. —The Democratic territorial convention assembled here to-day. Charles S. Voorhees was nominated for congress by acclamation. Mr. Voorhees was then brought in and addressed the convention. Several ratification speeches were made.

HOME RULE IN SCOTLAND.

The Countrymen in America to He Askeil for Assistance. Nkw Yokk, September 5.—Thomas McNaught, S. S. C., honorary colonial secretary of the Scottish Home Rule association, has arrived in this city from Edinburg. He is on a tour through the states and the Dominion of Canada for the purpose of organizing committees among his countrymen resident this side of the water to obtain assistance on the political warfare Scotchmen are fighting to regain their ancient right of making their own laws and expending their own money. "Home rule for Scotland has made extensive strides," he said: "and one of the principal reasons which the Scotch democracy goes so strong for home rule in Ireland is that we expect to obtain home rule in Scotland. Since the last general election in 18sG there have been five elections in Scotland, and each member has been pledged to Becure not only home rule for Ireland but also home rule for Scotland. Some of our English Liberal politicians, notably John Morley, are not desirous that home rule should be granted to Scotland because, as Mr. Morley expresses it the English Liberals would lose the noble liberalism of Scotland in other words, that if the Scotch members are taken out of the imperial parliament the English Liberals would be apt to find themselves in the minority. But that is not our idea. We wish that Scottish members should be retained in the imperial parliament for imperial matters alone, and not to interfere with English home matters, because we presume, the Englishman knows best what he wants. If England chooses to be Tory, then let her be Tory." "We have determined that at the next general election,'' continued Mr. McNaught, "every seat in Scotland shall be contested, so as to secure the return of home rujers. We are .endedvering to raise a parliamentary fund of .£100,000 to secure this object. As this battle for political freedom is being mainly fought by the common people, its strength, like all political movements in the past, being with the democracy, the wealthy and more titled class are standing aloof and taking little or no part in it. We are obliged, consequently to look abroad for sympathy. Our countrymen who are enjoying political freedom here and elsewhere should give us not only their sympathy, but their assistance in this great national movement."

The Gulf Cyclone.

Washington, September 5.—The cyclone reported south of Florida yesterday has apparently moved into the east gulf, and is central southwest of Key West.

Kky WI'.sr, Fla., September 5.—A hurricane passed to the westward last night, but no damage has as yet been reported in this vicinity. It was probably much stronger in Cuba. Reports from Havana state that houses were unroofed and trees blown down down, and that the storm is still raging.

Havana, September 5.—The expected cyclone struck the Island near Sagua, and reached Havana about midnight. Several vessels foundered off the coast, and two sailors were drowned. Much damage was done to wharves.

Fatal Iviiilroatl Accident in Franco Paki.s, September 5.—-A despatch to La France says thirty persons were killed in the Dijon railroad accident.

According to the latest report nine person were killed, thirteen severely injured and more slightly injured. An American butcher was seriously wounded. The accident is attributed to the unusual speed at which the train was running and the bad condition of the roadway.

An Awful Tragedy.

Indianatoms, September 5.—Near Columbus, Ind., to-night James Ford, a farmer, while suffering from delirium caused by fear, sprang from his bed and made an attack upon his wife and two children. He seized a chair and killed the youngest child, a babe, and fatally injured hiB wife, and his 10-year-old son was so badly injured he will die. It required six men to manacle the delirious man.

That Kansas Cyclone.

There is some uneasiness in the Democratic camp in consequence'of a rumor that Senator Ingalls is preparing to fire a speech at the president. Dan Voorhees is in his cyclone cellar and is not at home to callers.—[Chicago Tribune.

News Condensed.

The city of Leon, Mexico, lias been greatly damaged by floods. A syndicate is to establish an American bank In the city of Mexico.

Hon. Lucius .1. Ilendee. president of the ^Htna Fire Insurance company, died alter a lingering Illness. at the age of 70 years. He had been for twen-ty-two years president of the jKtna company.

Trade and Labor Notes.

fieorge B. Wood worth, one of the largest lumber manufacturers of Chattanooga, assigned. He places his assets at $312,275 and his llaoillties at $222,605.

James P. Bennett, retail coffee and tea dealer at G5 Vessey street, and 225 Third avenue, New York, to-day Hied a general assignment to Joseph t. Becker. Preferences are given twenty creditors, the aggregate being $21,(00.

C. Holtttn. of Chicago, a furniture dealer, failed Tor $85,000. Ills asserts being a little less. Some months ago one of his sons accidentally killed his eldest brother, who was his father's confidential advisor. This so preyed on the old gentleman's mind that he became melancholy and neglected Ills business, the result being his failure.

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Daily Established in 1851

THE FIELD OF LOCAL POLITICS.

The Good Work is Telling1 Even Among Sullivan County Democrats.

A REMARKABLE GAIN IN REPUBLICAN STRENGTH.

Congressman Johnston's Appointments in this District Next Week—Notes.

The Hon. John C. Chaney, Republican candidate for presidential elector for this district, will speak to the people of Sullivan county this and next week. Mr. Chaney thinks the prospects for Republican success are exceedingly flattering and gives substantial reasons for so thinking. For instance in Cass township, Sullivan county, the largest Republican vote ever cast was in 1SS4 and numbered seventy-three votes. Siuce that time the township has been divided into two precincts and in one of those precincts Mr. Chaney recently organized a Republican club of 140 members. Mr. Chaney is an earnest worker, and his efforts are bearing fruit. He will be in Clay county after Sullivan.

Charley Hunter, north Kighth street, who has been very sick for some time of typhoid fever, sent in sixteen new names for membership to the Young Men's Republican club at the meeting Tuesday evening. He had secured these names by his own etl'orts. This is an exhibition of the true spirit, and of the kind of effort that wins.

The drum corps of colored Harrison escorts will give a dance at (iregg's hall this evening for the purpose of raising money for uniforms.

Frank D. Ader, formerly a member of the firm that built the east Main street rink, is the Democratic candidate for representative in Putnam county.

Mr. Brookshire, the Democrrtic candidate forcongrsss, spoke at Pimento, this county, Tuesday and told his hearers that if they would re-elect Cleveland to the presidency that a body of land larger than both Indiana and Illinois would be restored to the public domain, lie never suggested the probability of this being done before the election.

Mr. Netherton, of the Car Works Republican club will address the members of that club at Champer's hall, corner of Thirteenth and Poplar streets tonight. A cordial invitation is extended to laboring men to attend.

Colonel W. D. Mull, of Kockville, Parke county, passed through the city yesterday enroute to a reunion of his regiment, the Fourteenth Indiana infantry, at Worthington. The colonel says that, Parke county will roll up a larger Republican majority this year than has been known for sixteen years.

Congressman Johnston is attempting to arrange affairs so that he can attend the reunion. lie will deliver four speeches in this couHty next Monday and Tuesday, one each afternoon aud one each evening* On Monday afternoon lie will speak at Prairieton at i! o'clock, and at 8 clock, of the same evening, at Riley on Tuesday afternoon, at 2o'clock, he will speak at Fontanet, in Xevins township, and at 8 o'clock, of same evening, at Sanford, in Fayette township.

The Democrats are arranging for a cheap railroad fare to come here Saturday to hear Matson. It was agreed by the local committees of both parties that no political meetings be held during the reunion, but it seems that the Democrats are determined to break faith.

Yellow Fever.

Jacksonviu.k, Fla., September 5. It was understood with Surgeon (ieneral Hamilton at yesterday's conference that the government will pay for certain sanitary work, but not for nurses, provisions and physicians for the sick who are unable to pay these chargijs themselves and for the general relief of the thousands now out of employment and who cannot be accommodated in the inadequate camp of refuge.

Nkw Oklkans, September 5.—A dispatch from Jacksonville, Fla., to the Tipies-Democrat, says: The official bulleton for the twenty-four hours ended at p. m. is as follows: New cases, fiftyone deaths, live. Total number of cases to date, 388 total number of deaths lo date, forty-two.

The lJicyclo Tournament.

Bli'1-ai.o, September 5.—The bicycle tournament was continued this afternoon. First race, two mile amateur bicycle novice was won by Kenneth Brown, of Cambridge, Mass. Time G:25 2 5. Second race, half mile unirycle, was won by Will Barber, of Rochester. Time 2:32. Third race, half mile professional bicycle won by VV. I'\ Knapp, of Denver, Col. Time 1:23-15.

Unmet* Yei»terluy.

Indianapolis, I, Pittsburg, 2 Chicago, 10, Detroit, 4 Boston 13, Washington 5 New York, 0, Philadelphia, 1.

Percentage: New York, .053 Chicago, .560 Boston, .547 Detroit, .521 Philadelphia, .500 Pittsburg, .180 Indianapolis, .370 Washington, .302.

Cleveland, 14, Louisville, 2 Baltimore, •1, Bangas City, 3 Athletics, 3, Cincinnati, 0 St.%Louis, 7, Brooklyn, 2.

Washington Notes.

Representative Stahlneckerdemanded an liivcs-i Igation of the charge that he had been tamperlriK with the architects business.

Mr. Forney, of Alabama, frui the committee on appropriations, reported a bill appropriating $200,000 to suppress infection In the Inter-state conuterce of the United Suites.

Mr. Oates. of Alabama, created applause by the introduction of a concurrent resolution providing for the final adjournment of congress on the ait li instant, it was referred to the committee on ways and means.

Crimes and Casualties.

A lire broke out In J. Ackermim's store, at Cattaraugus, N. Y.. which destroyed thirteen buildings. The loss is large.

The wholesale grocery and supply store of Klaubent Levi was destroyed by fire, at Han iJlego. The loss will reach $350,000.

Rollins Chapel, one of the finest or the Dartmouth college buildings, was badly damaged by fire. The building was the gift of the Hoe. Kdward A. Rollins, of Philadelphia, and cost $.rA(KJ0.

Brakeinan Cummlngs accidentally ran against Brakeman Crlstie. on a freight train while It was passing over Poimiuel bridge, near Halifax, IS'. S.. and both fell off Into the trestle work and were killed.

The detectives of the postofiice department have been hunting for E. Carpenter, a postal clerk on the Cincinnati Southern railroad, who lias been systematically robbing the letters which passed over that line. Carpenter is tupposed to have fled to Canada.