Daily Wabash Express, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 1 March 1889 — Page 1

THE DAY A! WASHINGTON

General Harrison Receives a Great Man Callers at His Hotel.

THE GOSSIP ABOUT THE NEW CABINET.

The New York Difficulty Occupies Much Attention—Inauguration Programme.

WASHINGTON, February 28.—This was senatorial day at the Harrison headquarters, and quite a number of senators had interviews with the president-elect, in many cases by special appoiHT Among the callers were Senators Sheraan, S tockbridge, Quay, Spooner, Fartyeliailtf PfofK ""Senator Sawder called with the Wisconsin delegation, and the Illinois delegation, headed by their two senators, also paid their respects. The Michigan congressmen arranged to lie presented to General Harrison to-mor-row, and other state delegations, it is undersfcod, will also cull.

The president-elect began to receive visitors early in the morning and continued so to do until towards 1 o'clock, when he left the hotel for a stroll in the direction of his old home, near Iowa circle. Among those who saw General Harrison in the forenoon were Representatives McKinley and Phelps, exSenator B. K. Bruce of Mississippi, Got Atwood, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen B. Elkins and Messrs. McDougall and Knapp of New York, who are here in the interest of Mr. I'latt. Vice President-elect Morton also called on the president-elect about the time the New Yorkers were with him. After General Hnrrison's return to his hotel, the calling began again with renewed vigor. Secretaries Boutwell and McCullagh were among the earliest of the afternoon visitors. Mr. Blaine spent a few minutes with General Harrison. Speaker Carlisle called to pay his respects, and Chief Justice Fuller to inquire as to the presidentelect's wishes regarding the ceremonies on the stand the day of the inauguration.

Other visitors were ex-Senator Ferry, General Schenck, Congressman Guenther of Wisconsin, Murat Halstead of the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette, General Swaim of the army, ex-Con-gressmgn Vanvoorhis of New \Tork, and Governor Cheney of New Hampshire. Two callers, who attracted considerable attention in this political gathering, w»re Bishops Newman and Hurst, of the Methodist Church.

About five o'clock General Harrison took another constitutional to prepare himself for the evening's work. The ladies of (ieneral Harrison's party are in good health and spirits and hold receptions each afternoon, in their parlors. Among their callers to-day was the wife of the vice president-elect, whose social relations with Mrs. Harrison are very pleasant. The reception lasted until about four o'clock, after which Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. McKee and the children went out for a wiflk.

About eight o'clock Senator Sherman walked into the room of Private Secretary Hal ford. Mr. Sherman was evidently expected, and it was equally evident. he had culled by special invitation of General Harrison. Senator Sherman had hardly seated himself when the president-elect appeared. The two gentlemen greeted each other with great cordiality, and shortly retired to the seclusion of the general's private parlor. Senator Spooner also had an interview with General Harrison during the evening.

To-morrow morning the presidentelect has arranged to receive a nutnbar of members of congress, among tbem Messrs. Hied Anderson of K-insas, and Crouse of Ohio.

The president and vice president-elect on the morning of inauguration day will go to Willard's hotel, where they will occupy the parlor at the corner of Pennsylvania avenue and Fourteenth street. President Cleveland will call for them there and escort them to the capitol.

President Cleveland and General Harrison have agreed on this programme for inauguration day: After the ceremonies at the capitol. the ex-president will return to the executive mansion with the president.. After light refreshments, occupying but a few minutes, to which no guests will be invited, Grover Cleveland will take leave of President Harrison and drive to the residence of Secretary Fairchild, and President Harrison will proceed to the reviewing stand in front of the White house and review the inaugural procession. Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland will not be present at the inaugural ball. They will go to New York on Tuesday or Wednesday.

An impression prevails iu some circles to-night that the cabinet of the incoming administration is complete, with the exception to be named, and no further change will be made in the slate aa at present arranged. This is the make up that receives the most credence:

SKCKKTAKY OF STATU -JAMES U. BLAINE, of Maine. SKCRKTAKY OK TKEASIHT WILLIAM WIXDOM, of Minnesota.

SKI'KKTAKY or WAU RKDFIELD PROCTOR. SKCKKTAKT OF TUN NAVY—TO be tilled. tiKl'KKTARY OF INTKKIOR JOHN SWIFT. ATTOKNKT UKNKRA1.—J. W. NOBLK. POSTMASTKU (JKNKIUI. JOHN WANAMAKER. SKl'KRrART OF AliKlCCl.TURK SRKMlAH RISK.

It is stated to-night that Piatt and Miller are distincly out of the race and the Piatt men are much auuoyed. New York may get a cabinet place, but it depends entirely upon the temper of her politicians. General Harrison, after hearing a great deal about the situation iu the Empire state, told Mr. Morton that if the Republicans there, without regard to factions or personal difficulties could unite in recommending some man for a cabinet place he would have generous consideration. If such harmony can be brought about, the man named will be given the navj portfolio. Senator Palmer is not believed to be a possibility any longer. In the tirat place, there was no r0qu68t for hts appointrnent by the Republicans of Michigan, and without such request it is hardly probable that with the great pressure for the place, a man without his state backing would be chosen, except on personal grounds. In the next place, as General Harrison is reported

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to hare said to the Nebraska men, that where a state had presented a candidate for cabinet honors, and it had been found inexpedient to put his name on the list, it was hardly to be expected that a man not so presented and supported should be chosen. This was taken to dispose of the chances of Robert W. Furnas, of Nebraska, for secretary of agriculture, who had been suggested when J. M. Thurston's name was rubbed off and would equally well apply to General

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dent that Governor Rusk will have a place. But it is not -to be secretary of war, that appears to be conceded to exGovernor Prortor, and the only other place open is that of secretary of agriculture.

This morning the delegations of Wisconsin and Illinois called in a body upon General Harrison. Their visit occasioned some gossip, so having been -^nade wtth a view to affect the cabinet combination, but this is iSenifed by members. They say they called only to pay their respects, and even if their parpdsfr had been to talk cabinet, owing to the presence of a number of outsiders they had no opportunity to do so.

In the course of the conversation one of the Illinois delegation, with a view to relieving any apprehension the presidentelect may have been undor and to demonstrate the informality of the visit, remarked: "General, I have nothing to ask for." Then with a glance into futurity, hastily added: "That is, just now." General Harrison, smilingly remarked, "I am thinking of opening a book in which members and other interested persons may execute a release in advance." "Well, General, "said Mr. Cannon, "All I have got to say is that a very little book will last clear through your administration."

W. H. H. Miller, ex-law partner of President-elect Harrison, who accompanied him to this city, and whose name has been often mentioned as the coming attorney general, is now talked of for solicitor general. He said there was no foundation for the story printed this morniDg from Toledo, that he had written to a friend there, saying he had accepted the position of attorney geaeral. As a result of Congressman Belden's dinner to the New York delegation last night, it is stated to-day that they will support General George Sharpe for collector of the port of New York.

Friends of Senator Palmer, who still cling to the belief that he will go into the cabinet, say that if he is not appointed secretary of agriculture he will be made secretary of the navy.

Ex-Sficretary Windom was on the floor of the senate to-day. He went to lunch with Senator Sabin.

The Rush to the Inaugural. PITTSBURG, February 28.—The rush to Washington has commenced, and, from the indications, the travel eastward through Pittsburg for the next five days will be unprecedented. The sale of excursion tickets tc the inaugural commenced Tuesday. People in the West were so anxious to hurry to Washington that they took advantage of the first opportunity to purchase tickets and left on the first through train. The trains that arrived from Chicago on the Fort Wayne railroad were so heavy that schedule time could not be made. The through express, No. 8, came in in two sections, and had 300 passengers for Washington. The fast express, No. 20, on the PanHandle railway, which arrives at Pittsburg at :S o'clock, had 200 passengers for Washington this morning, and the two sections of No. 2, on that road, were EO heavy that they arrived at the Union station over two hours behind time. A large number of Pittsburgers left for Washington to-day, and so heavy was the travel that the Pennsylvania day express left in six sections.

To Look Alter Thomas' Boom

Major J. A. Connolly, of Springfield, 111., left New York Wednesday for Washington to look after the boom of Congressman John R. Thomas for secretary of the navy. He was confident that his friend ia at present in a fair way of getting the place. "Why," he said, "where can you find a man better fitted for the office? He has been in congress for fourteen years, and, if I am not mistaken, has been on the committee on naval affairs throughout his service. This has made hitu thoroughly familiar with the wants of the navy. Besides, as a friend of John A. Logan, and because of the service he rendered Harrison, he deserves well at the president's hands."

WASHINGTON, February 28.—The Republican members of the Illinois delegation to congress called upon Presidentelect Harrison to-day, and there was a conversation regarding the appointment of Congressmen Thomap as secretary of the navy.

The Columbia Club Delegation. The Columbia club delegation will leave In their special Pullman car on the noon Vandalla train to-day via Cincinnati and the Baltimore & Ohio road. At Indianapolis the car will be attached to the train conveying the members of (ieneral Harrison's old regiment, the Seventieth Indiana. The party occupying the car from here will consist of J. D. Blgelow, G. H. Hesler. W. C. Isbell. D. C. (irelner. N. FUbeck and wife. ti. J. Hammersteln aud wife, Hugo Duenweg. Geo. Durham and son. Jno. T. Staff, Jno. C. Warren. S. C. Stlmson, W. S. Burgan. 11. E. Madison. W. J. Brlggs. Jehu Lewis. ,1. B. Harris Jacob D. Early. Jno. 0. Chaney. of Sullivan, and Messrs. Mtnshn.il. Russey and Worley, of Brazil.

(Seaator Sherman' Call.

NKW YORK, February 28.—A Washington special t® the Evening Post says: Senator Sherman spent an hour with General Harrison this morning. and that he afterwards told a New England senator that Senator Palmer, of Michigan, was booked for A place in the cabinet The Post also quotes Vice President-elect Morton as saying that Thomas C. Piatt would not be In the cabinet

Inauguration Note*.

The travel eastward through Pittsburg, Incident to the inauguration. Is unprecedented. General Greely, of the weather bureau, says the Indications In the northwest are very bad and that if the storm conies East it may reach Washington on Monday.

The city of Washington will look like a gigantic spider-web Monday morning, with the capitol for the center and troops for the lines. The procession will be marshaled in five divisions.

The president and Mrs. Cleveland have not yet definitely considered when they will leave Washington. They have postponed their departure from the White house until Sunday afternoon, when they go to Secretary Falrchlld's.

The tiled floor In the pension building, wher® the ball is to be held, is g»lng to be polished up for a dancing surface. It would cost $8,000 to floor It over, aad the committee thought it unnecessary for the amount of dancing that could be done comfortably in such a crowded ball room.

The Washington streets begin to look less like a Michigan lumber camp struck by a spring freshet. The reviewing stands are nearly all finished. In the Washington way the builder* were taking their time, until the senators complained of the unslghtllness of p'le§ of lumber on the beautiful avenues, and then they seemed to go up In a night. They look like dangerous roosts, but as every one will be Inspected by a committee from the board of public safety their occupants can have the comfort of knowing, If they go down, that they were declared safe.

L1NCK FINED AND SUSPENDED.

The Action of the House at Indianapolis Regarding Wednesday's Event.

A CAUCUS OF REPUBLICAN MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE.

The Supreme Court Commissioners Not Recognized by The ... Court.

Special to the Express. INDIANAPOLIS.February 28.—Thequarrel and assault in the house, yesterday, when Representative -Linck, of JefferSOD, struck Representative Willard, of Lawrence, came up for consideration in the house this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, when Mr. Beasley presented a resolution, stating what had occurred yesterday, and declaring that the conduct of Mr. Linck had been "disorderly, unparliamentary, and in contempt of the house." '•What has the gentleman from Jefferson to say in

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own behalf?" asked the

speaker. Mr. Linck called for the reading of the last sentence of the resolution a second time, after which he said: "I certainly meant no contempt for the house. The rest of the resolution is correct."

The resolution was adopted by a viva voce vote, only a few voices being heard in the negative. Another resolution was at once presented declaring that Mr. Linck should be suspended as a member of the house for twelve days and should be fined §150. Mr. Dryer moved,, to lay the resolution on the table, but, at the request of Mr. Linck, at once withdrew the motion. Mr. Brownlee offered as a substitute to the resolution a proposition that the suspension should be for one day and the fine 810. In advocating its adoption he made a speech that wan given close attention, dwelling mainly upon the mitigating circumstances,' the admission of Mr. Linck that he acted hastily and wrongly, his manly endeavor to promptly atone for the mistake by explanation and apology, and the unwarranted severity of the proposed penalty. He thought that the punishment proposed in the substitute would be ample.

Mr Cullen thought the case was one to which the golden rule should be applied. He believed that the speaker was mistaken in stating the circumstance of the trouble, and he gave an aocount of the affair ae he saw it himself, and he was near Messrs. Willard and Linck at the time. He said that Mr. Willard's conduct was such as to provoke resentment from the Republicans. When attention was directed to his offensive language, Mr. Willard had turned angrily to the Republicans and said, "I have nothing to take back." While his statement differed little from that in the records, he was sure that it showed that there was some justification for Mr. Linck's conduct, because he had certainly understood that Mr. Willard had called him a liar. He felt greatly exasperated and somewhat humiliated himself by Mr. Willard's words. He believed that there should be Eome punishment to maintain the dignity of the house, but he did not believe that the house had the constitutional right to suspend a member, and thereby deprive a constituency of representation in the legislation of the general assembly. If members could be suspended, it would be possible to deprive all minority representatives of a voice in the proceedings of the legislature. He cited sections 110 and 111 of the constitution in support of the assertion that a member could not be deprived of his rights as a legislator, either by expulsion or suspension, except on a two-thirda vote, lie opposed the substitute of Mr. Brownlee, because he did not be'ieve the house had the power to suspend a member ever for a day.

The debate on the resolution and amendment continued until a late hour this afternoon, when Mr. Linck was recognized by the speaker. He said that he was neither a bully nor a coward, a hero nor a martyr, and be did not speak in a spirit of defiance, nor was he a coward. He was heartily ashamed of his conduct. He had acted impulsively and wrong. What hurt him more than anything was the untruthful statement that the assault was premeditated. He had gone to Mr. McQuilken's seat for a moment's conversation with that gentleman, and with no thought of trouble with anybody. Not until the instant that the blow waa struck did he have any thought of striking Willard.

The house then proceeded to vote on the amendments and the Republicans in accordance with their argument that the house could not suspend a member, voted against it with the Democrats and it was lost by a vote of 95 to 1. Other amendments were offered but declared out of order and the roll was called upon the resolution, which was adopted by 54 to 41, and Linck was suspended for twelve days, and fined $150. There is no wav of collecting the tine, unless the auditor of state should refuse to issue a warrant for Linck's pay as a member. The state owes him about one hundred and fifty dollars, but the matter of retaining it has not been considered. It is not improbable that the clerk of the house will refuse to issue a warrant and that the auditor of state will then be obliged to retain the money.

The numerous partisan measures that have been forced through the body and the feeling that Linck's punishment is too severe, especially after his manly apology, led to a caucus of the Republican senators and representatives tonight and the subject of resigning was considered. They were almost unanimously in favor of the act, but some of the state officers advised against it and the governor also said that it would not be wise. Out of deference to their opinions no action was taken. It is not improbable that the step will be taken if another obnoxious bill is forced through either branch under the gag rule.

THOSE COMMISSIONERS.

They Want to Go to Work. Bnt Are Prevented.

This morning, says yesterday's News, the rejected commissioners having secured certificates of election from the speaker of the house and secretary of

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the senate, an alternative pi in the bill, addressed the following communication to Chief Justice Elliott:

INDIANAPOLIS, February 28,1889.

The Honorable Byron K. Elliott, Chief Justice: SIB—We have the honor to hand you herewith our certificates of election as commissioners of

duties as the supreme court, over which you have the honor to preside, may assign to us. Respectfully. WILLIAM E. NIBLACX,

JOHN R. COFFBOTH, JKPTHA D. NBW. ROBZKT LeWRY, MOBTIMBK T. NIK.

To this Judge Elliott replied as folio we: The Hon. il'iUUtm B. Niblack, John R. Coffroth, Jeptha D. Neir, Robert Lowru, Mortimer T. Nile:

Tour letter with accompanying certificates kas been banded to me. I respectfully decline, for the present, to file the certificate* tendered me. Questions are involved which I deem It my duty to submit to the court. Two of them I suggest:

If an office is created by the general assembly la not the only evidence of title a commission signed by the governor, sealed Ay the state seal and attested bp the secretary of state, as provided In section 6 of article 16 of thT^oifstltutlon.

If the general assembly- iw author!'y to empower any other person ttPathe governor to Issue a commission upon the refusal of the governor to issue it. is there any evidence before me upon which 1 can officially act on a refusal by tbe governor.

I will direct that possession of the certificates be taken by the cleric, that he present them, with a c»py of your letter and this communication, to the court at the earliest opportunity, so that they may be considered and acted upon by the full bench. Very respectfully, BYBON K. ELUOXT.

What the next step is to be on the part of the commissioners remains to be seen. They hare apparently shown no intention of securing a writ of mandate as suggested by the governor, and it may therefore rest with General Hovey to take the initiative in bringing the case to a test. Attorney General Michener was asked this morning what steps, if any, he would take in the master. He replied: "It is not my fight. I have nothing to do with it. The courts are open. They can proceed as they think best."

Governor Hov«y has not shown himself easily thwarted. When he starts in a given direction, it is a difficult matter to change his course. Consequently, when it was found this morning that the commissioners were not attempting to force their claims to a test, papers were prepared for the beginning of a suit to enjoin the commissioners from undertaking to assume the duties or privileges which they claim. The title of the suit is: The state by relation of Alvin P. Hovey, governor, versus William T. Noble, clerk of the supreme court, William E. Niblack, John Coffroth, Jeptha D. New, Robert Lowry and Mortimer T. Nye.

Four of the commissioners qualified by taking the oath of office, last evening, and the fifth this morning. It was thought to be their intention to proceed to purchase desks and books for their offices, and in order to prevent such an expense to the Btate until the matter is finally settled, and at the Bame time to bring such settlement at the earliest possible date this suit is to be brought.

The Unsettlnd Election Contest.

The failure of the senate election commit toe to report OE, tjie .Grimes-Bichow-sky contest, is regar.clad og evidence that the case is weak. "Hie reports, majority and minority, have been prepared for some time. The majority have agreed to recommend the unseating of Bichowsky and the seating of Grimes. Chairman Cox was asked this morning by a News reporter if the report would be presented in the senate. "Yes," was the reply, "The case will be disposed of before the close of the session." "Why has the committee delayed reporting?" "The truth is, we have had so much other important business that we have wanted to get through that we just didn't want to take up the time of the senate with the case, but it will come up soon." "Will the Democrats act on the case in caucus?" "No every member will be left free to vote just as ho pleases."—[Indianapolis News.

Legislative Notes.

The house bill reducing the rate on school funds from 8 to 6 per cent, was passed by the senate by a vote of 36 to 3.

There are only two single men In the senate. Mr. Francis Is a bachelor and Mr. Logsdon a widower. They are both young and handsome, and should not be allowed to return home alone.

The Republicans of the Senate In caucus decided to nominate Lieutenant Governor Chase and Senator A. E. Harlan as the representatives or the minority In the commission which will be sent to St. Louis to confer with delegates from other states concerning the dressed beet trust Nebraska Kansas, Texas, Missouri and other states will be represented.

Indianapolis News: At a meeting of citizens interested ia charitable work, held In the lecture room of Plymouth church last evening, the passage of Senator Btchowsky's bill providing for temporary homes In cities of more than 75,000 population for the care of neglected and abandoned children, was strongly urged, and many Instances of the need of such an Institution were referred to. Mes.rs. Vorls, Flanner and Swan were appointed a committee to urge the legislature to pass the bill.

Sdnator Cox's bill passed the senate yesterday. It provides that real estate to the value of $1,000. personal property worth $600 and furniture worth $200, shall be exempt from execution for debt. The present law exempts $400 worth of personal property and $200 worth of furniture. Senator Johnson's bill, No. 305. authorizing county commissioners to appropriate, not to exceed $25,000, for the purpose of aiding in establishing homes for worthy indigent old women who are unable to care for themselves, was passed without objection. Both the homestead and Senator Johnson's bills having originated in the senate must pass the house before going to the governor for signature.

Iron Workers' Strike.

The Amalgamated puddlers of the Republic iron works on the south side, Pittsburg, went on a strike yesterday morning owing to the refusal of the manager of the mill to re-instate Frank Carroll, a puddler, who was discharged for not reporting for work when he had been sent for on election day. The mill was closed yesterday in every department. About eight hundred men are idle.

Foreign Notes.

Queen Victoria accidentally dropped her crown and superstitious England Is excited in consequence.

It is predicted In Berlin that the opening of spring will witness the most gigantic workingmen strikes that Germany has seen In many years.

A printer's boy of Vienna has been sentenced to six months' Imprisonment at hard labor for repeating stories about the late Crown Prlnc* Rudolph.

In consequence of the war scare on the Afghan frontier, Russia Is sending reinforcements In that direction. Advices received vta India ridicule the alarm. The ameer has no Intention of crossing the frontier.

Two prisoners, named Hanlon and McCaffrey, who are undergoing life sentences In the Down Patrick prison for connection with the Phoenix park murders, have started for London under a police escort to testify before the Parnell commission.

Fa'her Clarke has been arrested at Avoca, County Wicfclow. Ireland, for making speeches tending to exe'te tbe people to commit unlawful acts. Father Kennedy, who was Imprisoned for attending meetings of suppressed branches of the National league, has been released. On being liberated he addressed a crowd which had gathered to greet him. In tbe course of his speech be said that when tbe laws anslaved the people they were not obliged to submit to them.

BELVA LOCKWOOD'S LECTURE.

It Covers All the Field of Fact and Gossip About Washington Life.

HOW SOME OF THE NOTABLE WOMEN HAVE APPEARED.

Mrs. Lucy Hayes Eulogized for Her Temperance ExampleMrs. Whitney's Leadership.

Despite the threatening weather and the counter attraction of the Kirmess, there was not standing room in the Normal hall when Mrs. Belva Lockwood mounted thg rostrum. Mrs. Lockwood has been so caricatured that the appearance of the handsomely dressed, womanly woiflan wHo ^Klt2r®Tln8'STOdience spell bound was a surprise. She is of medium height, and does not show in her face the struggles she has had in order to attain and hold the position she now commands. Her blonde hair was crimped and drawn back from the broad forehead under which Hashed the keen blue eyes that at the close of the lecture were moist with tears. Her face is placid, not from a lack of expression but rather from the inward serenity that shows a well-poised brain. Her costume was of black velvet, with collar and cuffs of white lace embroidered in pearls. The only jewelry was a diamond pin at the throat. Mrs. Lockwood prefaced her lecture with a description of the public buildings and other objects of interest in Washington, and led up to the population by speaking of the number of colored people there and the various positions they held, proving beyond all doubt that the negro can be educated and is eligible to all rights of man.

The lecturer was all things to all men or women, and gave not only a peep behind the scenes, but threw wide open some of the closet doors of both political and social life in Washington. Among the wives of the officials there is much finesse displayed to secure social leadership as is used in the house to control the votes of their husbands. Mrs. Cleveland, with her youth, beauty and good sense, will probably be as much missed at the White house as any lady who has ever preceded her, while the incoming lady is said to be very gracious. The beautiful and accomplished Mrs Whitney has been a very successful leader of Washington's social life during the administration, and held some of the umpireship formerly exercised by Mrs. Hamilton F:sh. She has been ably assisted by Mrs. Carlisle, the amiable wife of the speaker of the house. Mrs. Logan has made her kind words and the beauty of her smiles take '.he place of diamonds in her wardrobe. The illnese|of Mrs. Garfield soon after her elevation to the White house prevented the public from forming any estimate of her social qualities. Lucy Webb Hayes presided at the White house with more grace and sense than any woman who has preceded or succeeded her since the days of Abigail Adams, and created amoral atmosphere that virtually banished wine from the tables of the notables.

Probably no president has dispensed the courtesies and hospitalities of the White house in a more liberal and polished manner than did President Arthur. After the accessson of President Cleveland the French cook was discharged and the question of who was to take the place of tbat functionary was of much concern. "I wondered if he intended to cookjhis own dinners, and soon found out that he had cooked his goose —only in a different manner."

Never before this last election have the women of the country of all conditions and parties come so persistently to the front and performed such effective work, of not even during the gloomy days of the rebellion, Bnd never before has there been so little mud slinging in the contest. Thanks are due to the politicians and the newspapers for this great step in morality and reform.

The political aspect of Washington changes with each administration, as none of the citizens in Washington are allowed a vote, and, like most of the women of the country, are a disfranchised class. Their likes and dislikes are far from being intense, and when you remember that nearly all of their patrenage and their money comes from the party in power you will readily understand how easily they adjust themselves to a new order of things. "I am always glad when I think about it that there is one place in the country where a man has no more privileges than a woman, where, so to speak, they know how it is themselves."

But not the last or the least of the crowds who gather at Washington are the officeseekers—they are the hangerson, not only of every administration, but every session of congress. Their course was steadily toward Washington, but now they are giving the capitol a rest, and have been hastening to Indianapolis.

Mrs. Lockwood spoke of the women lobbyists, and of the influence wielded by them in former years. Three of the judges on the supreme bench, Mrs. Lockwood avers, owe their positions to the diplomacy of women.

The larger part of the address was devoted to the repetition of the various differences of opinion that have existed in the legislative bodies at Washington since the impeachment of President Johnson. Much of the lecture is historical and accurate and can be found in Blaine's "Twenty Years in Congress," as well as tbe congressional records, which Mrs. Lockwood says are read neither by the sender or the recipient, but the constituents must be remembered. The address consumed nearly two hours, and embraced every view of Washington life, from the outside as described in the

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things lees and less public, until the proverbial woman at the bottom of it iB seen fixing the reins that the law makers may hold them while she shows him the way to go.

General Harrison has made only one appointment since his arrival In Washington. Mr. Boezelle, the proprietor of the Arlington hotel, where he is stopping, requested him to engage as coachman for the family of the exeeutlve mansion Albert Hawkins, a colored man who has oeen driving presidents around ever since the time of Abraham Lincoln.

It Is settled that Whltelaw Held, of the New York Tribune, will be minister to England. William Walter Phelps statedfthls in conversation with a friend Wednesday.

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A NKW STEEL PROCESS.

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Product of Which is Said to be of a Very Superior Quality. DETROIT, February 28.—The Michigan Bteel company is erecting in this city a plant to make steel according to the process invented by Gustave L. Robert, of Sterray, France, about a year ago and improved by J. W. Bookwalter, of Springfield, Ohio. Mr. Bookwalter owns the rights for the United States, and the plant now in process of erection in Detroit will be the first to be completed in the United States, although a company at Chester and another at Springfield will soon have plants in operation. The new process, it is said, will effect almost a revolution in this industry and is an improvement on the Bessemer process in that it separated the scoria from the metal, leaving pure steel. In the Bessemer process the air, under a pressure of. twenty-four pounds to the square inch, is forced up through the bottom of the converter and

mg steel 1B niiixOT wim ltnpurraes affa has to be rolled to make it pure. In the Bookwalter process Jiie air, under a pressure of three pounds, is introduced above the molten metal, and the blast striking the surface of the metal, at an angle, gathers the scoria at the top and on one side. Thus, when the converter is emptied the scoria rises to the top and the remainder is pure steel, reuiring no further manipulation. The etroit company will begin work within three months. All the machinery will be worked by hydraulics. The output will be about one hundred and fifty tons per day.

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The Chicago Police Cases.

CHICAGO, February 2S.—Some time ago Captain Schaak and (nspector Bonfield said they would do nothing in their case against the Times until next month, as they believed some of the grand jurymen were against them. It is said that members of the grand jury considered this an insult to their honor, $nd decided to bring up the case at once. This morning they sent for Schaak and Bonfield, and the ex-oflicials went before the jury. It is said they are trying to get an indictment against Messrs. West and Dunlop, of the Times.

Revenue Reduction.

WASHINGTON, February 28.— As an offset to the paper which has heen circulated for signatures, by the friends of the Cowles bill, asking the speaker to recognize Mr. Randall to move a passage of that measure under suspension of the rules, Mr. McDonald, of Minnesota, has been circulating a counter paper, asking the speaker, In the event of his making this recognition, also to recognize a member to move the passage of a bill making a horizontal reduction of fifty per cent. In the tariff on sugar and rice. A number of signatures has been secured to this second paper The chief consideration which has led to Its circulation is that it may deter some ot the southern men who are in favor of the Cowles bll from signing the paper asking for Handall's recognition.

The Senate Kxtra Session.

WASHINGTON, February 28.—There is much Interest In the approaching extra session of the senate, callPd for next Monday, In respect particularly of Its length. M?. Harry B. Smith, of the senate document room, has been looking up this matter, and finds that the us al length is about one week. A notable exception was the special session called in 1881, which lasted several months, and toward the close of which Senators Conkllng and Piatt resigned. It Is not expected that any controversy will arise leading to any extraordinary length of this session.

Washineton Notes.

Representative Spinola's condition Is reported to have taken a favorable turn. An appropriation of $100,000 has been made for a naval torpedo station and war college at Goat Island.

The president and the president-elect will probably exchange visits Saturday, the latter making the call.

The house directed Its conferrees to concede the senate amendment providing for a zoological garden at Washiugton.

According to present arrangement, at 11 o'clock t#-day, Mr. Randall will move that the house go into committee of the whole to consider the Cowles internal revenue bill.

It Is estimated at the treasury department that the public debt, less cash In the treasury, has increased $7,000,000 since February 1st. This Is due to the unusuilly heavy disbursements during the month for pensions, etc.

The venerable Hannibal Hamlin was on the floor of the senate, over which body he presided daring the troublous times of 1861-65. He Is ths sole surviving vice-president, aud as such comes to take part In the Inaugural ceremonies of next Monday.

The house passed a bill appropriating $75,000 for a public building at Kalamazoo also a bill providing for the protection of salmon fisheries In the Northwest, with an amendment providing that the president shall cause revenue cutters to cruise In Alaskan waters for the protection of seal fisheries.

A parcels-post convention has recently been concluded between the United States and the Hawaiian kingdom, which Is similar In Us provisions to th9 convention concluded .with Janiacla. It goes Into effect on the 1st proximo, and will continue in force until terminated by mutual agreement.

The secretary of the navy has entered into a contract with J. N. H. Patrick, or College Point, Long Island, to furnish three controllable automobile torpedoes, Patrick patent, for use In the navy, at a total cost of $55,000. Each torpedo Is to carry 400 pounds of dynamite, and Is guaranteed to ruu one statute mile at the rate of twenty knots an hour.

Mrs. Cleveland gave a luncheon this afternoon In honor of Mrs. McKlroy, sister of the late ex President Arthur. The guests were as follows: Miss Bayard. Mrs. Endlcott, Mrs. Whltiey, Mrs. Dickinson, Mrs Fuller, Mrs. Carlisle. Mrs. Colman, Mrs. Edmunds. Mrs. Evarts, Mrs. Hearst, Mrs. General Benet, Mrs. Admiral Rogers, Mrs. MacAlester Laugbton, Mrs. Daniel 8. Lamont, Mrs. Sunderland, Mrs. Janln and Mrs. Folsoiu.

The senate committee on public buildings and grounds, before which an investigation of the office of the supervising architect of the treasury has been in progress for some weeks,will certify to the district attorney of the District of Columbia, Chief Clerk Thomas D. Flster for prosecution for contempt of the senate. Fister refused to answer certain questions touching an alleged collection of funds for campaign purposes, made In violation of law This course of procedure Is provided for by statute, members of the committee say, and It will save the time of the senate when more Important matters demand attention.

Representative Burnett, of Massachusetts, who was threatened with a serious attack of pneumonia, is now regarded as out of danger. There Is a slight weakners In the action of the heart, but no serious results are looked tor from this trouble. There are two members of the Tennessee delegation too ill to attend to the sessions of the house One of these. Mr. Whltt Home, has not been present this winter. He has been confined to" his hotel since the opening of congress The other, Mr Neal. Is yuite 111 at his hotel and seems to have suffered a general breakdown In health. It Is said that It was for this reason that he was not a candidate for election to the next house. Mr. Splnoia, of New York, is ill with pr.eumonla, but his case is not considered dangerous.

Harvey Spauldlng, a claim agent of this city, has brought suits for $100,U00 damages In ea«b case against Wm. F. Vilas, lormer postmaster general, and Don M. Dickinson, tbe present head of the postofflce department. Mr. Spauldlng alleges that a large number of postmasters of tbe third, fourth aud fifth classes put their claims against the government for readjustment of salary In his hand and that after much labor aud expense he secured the passage of an act by congress directing the postmaster general to readjust these claims. He charges that both Mr. Vilas and Mr. Dickinson, la their capacity as postmaster generals, have harrassed him in every possible way ID tbe presentation of these claims, that they have with malicious intent to Injure his business caused drafts for tbe payment of postmaster's accounts adjusted to be sent direct to the postmaster accompanied by a circular stating that no agent was need«d to prosecute these claims, the purpose being to bave the plaintiff's clients believe tbat he [Spauldlngj had rendered them no service and tbat they were under no obligation to him for tbe fees agreed upon.

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NEWS ROUND ABOUT TOWN.

The Couris Are not Busy Because the Lawyers Are not on Hand.

JUDGE ALLEN BECOMES IMPATIENT WITH THEM.

Suit Against Police Officers for False Imprisonment—Local News Notes.

The habeas corpus proceeding instituted by John Zeitler, on Wednesday, against Jacob and Elizabeth Xiemeyer for poesessiou of Julia E. Zeitler, was heard by Judge .Allen yesterday morning. The prayer of the plaintiff was granted and t|e ch^d[ deliyered to her father,

proceeding then pleaded to have the court's order changed and tbe chi'd deliverafi"* to theau&3^iieir prayer will be heard Saturday morning. Elizabeth Niemeyer was formerly the wife of John Zeitler and Julia D. Zeitler is their daughter. They were divorced some months ago and Judge Allen decreed that the children be delivered to the custody of their father until further order of the court. Regardless of this order the Niemeyer's took possession of Julia E. Zeitler last Friday and now petitions the court to order her permanently delivered to them.

Several cases were called in Judge Allen's court yesterday morning and in almost all of them the attorneys were conspicuously absent. The attorneys have been making this their custom since the commencement of the recent campaign and the judges are growing weary and impatient. Judge Allen's impatience was uppermost yesterday when he could not get attorneys to answer na cases were called, and he started his deputies to bring the negligent tribe to the bar of justice to attend to their business and thus accelerate the proceedings of the court. The bailiffs returned empty handed.

The superior court will adjourn Saturday. The commissioner's court adjourned yesterday and will reassemble on Monday, which is the first day of the regular March term. The past session has been devoted exclusively to allowing bills, considering repairs for roads and bridges and the new scheme for furnishing water and light for the court house.

The case of the state vs. John Funk for larceny was called in the circuit court yesterday, and the defendant reported not ready for trial.

Dallas Jones has been indicted for grand larceny, the charge being that he stole five revolvers, valued at S30 and one shotgun, valued at S75, from R. R. Teel's hardware store. The property stolen from the Teel store-room, some months ago, by thieves, who broke into the "jtore through the back window, is the property in question. When Charles Russell was arrested last week on the charge of receiving stolen goods, the facts upon which the indictment was returned were brought to light.

Charles Russell entered suit yesterday against Superintendent Stout, Captain Murphy and Patrolman Thomas, for damages in the sum of So,000, fo.' false imprisonment. He complains that he was arrested without a warrant that he was lodged in jail for two days and two nights, and was denied the right of a pre liminary trial, and was detained in jail until taken out on a writ of habeas corpus. He complains of being injured in credit and reputation and was forced by said imprisonment to incur expense for habeas corpus proceedings. Eggleston & Haymond are his attornies.

Walter Weiss was arrested in 1'arke county Wednesday night on the charge of committing criminal assault upon a Miss Bivins, of Otter Creek township. His uncle, Mr. Aquilla Hickson, of Otter Creek, gave bond in S500 for the prisoner's appearance in court. The grand jury has not returned an indictment yet. Weiss had been working for his uncle, Mr. Hickson, and Miss Brvins' family lives in the neighborhood.

The trial of Martin McKinley, upon the charges of drunkenness, assault and battery and resisting officers (in blocks of five), was called yesterday, but the defendant was reported unable for trial. He has been out of bed for several days, but is required to be careful about the cold and dampness.

Still Danciug.

The reception ball given by the Military band at Germania hall last night was well attended. The attendance was as large as could be accommodated by the hall.

The colored porters gave a bull at Greggs' hall iast night and the hall was filled with their guests. The munagers made considerable money.

The Social Twelve gave their regular dance at Faust's hall last night. It occurs once in every two weeks.

Gee (irhues Coming to Town.

Mr. Gee Grimes, of Parke county, is in the city. He owns a farm in Parke county and several fast horses and pects to move his horses to this city morrow. He will bring seven horses with him. He will keep them at the track so as to be convenient to the training grounds. He is also looking for a suitable residence to which to move his family, and expects to reside here permanently.

A Story AIout Sophia.

A runaway couple from the vicinity of Huntlngburg were here Monday, and took the midnight train for Mt. Carmel, where they hoped to secure license to become one. The would-be groom was about It*, and his talr partner somewhat younger. Tbey stopped at the City hotel, anil registered as Charles W. Cockrum and Sophia Cockrlll, without stating where they were fr»m. It is sad the young girl's home is In Terre Haute, and tbat while on a visit to the home of het youthful admirer, they became mutually enamored, and started out to get married.-1 Princeton Clarion.

The city directory does not contain the name of Sophia Cockrill, nor do the police know of a young woman in this city by tbat name.

A Proposed qauuing Factory.

There is a proposition before the Citizens' manufacturing association from the proprietors of a large canning factory to remove to this city for aconsideration. All who have been, or are, interested in securing such an establishment are invited to meet at the Board of Trade room next Monday at 2 p. m., to consider tbe proposition.

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