Daily Wabash Express, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 8 March 1889 — Page 1

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General Harrison Yields to the evitable and Receives Many Callers.

THE NEW OCCUPIED

WASHINGTON, March 7.—The callers at the White house to-day outnumbered those of yesterday. It was about half past nine o'clock when the president made his appearance in the official part of the bouse and received the inter-state commissioners with the state railroad commissioners, now in the city. Following the members were about one hundred pereoDB who wished to shake the presidential hand. When this wearisome task was over, the president climbed the stairs only to find himself confronted with senators, representatives and officeseekers in scores. The greater. number of them really called to pay their respect?, but another and not inconsiderable number could not let pass the opportunity to whisper a word in favor of their particular candidates for various offices. Soon after noon the Michigan delegation called by appointmsnt. As they have not agreed upon the man and place they want, they did nothing more than exchange formal courtesies with the head of the new administration. After that, and until luncheon, the president's time was taken up in handshaking with the public. Among those received were the colored editors and a Texas delegation. Ex-Post-master General Key, ex-Minister Schenck,aud Senator Jones, of Arkansas, were also among the morning cullers.

During the afternoon the number of callers showed little diminution. Patrick Egan, the Irish agitator, was'prominent among them. Other visitors were the members of the district judiciary, the South Water street club, of Chicago, a North Carolina delegation and ail Ohio delegation introduced by Senator Sherman, the last named being received up stairs after the regular reception closed. So many visitors of the unofficial class came to the White house this afternoon that they formed double and treble lines from the doorway to the gates on the avenue. Most of them passed through the building and shook hands with the president in the east room.

Yielding to the inevitable, the president has at iast given formal notice that, hereafter, he will set apart three hours daily for the reception of callers. During the two hours from 10 to 12 senators and representatives and other privileged pers'ir^.t wilt ba admitted—i&hiitLfram .12 to 1 the general public will be seen.

At 3:30 the first cabinet meeting of the new administration was held. It was an informal meeting of the newly appointed cabinet officers, called in order that they might become acquainted with one another.

The president gave a reception at the White house to-night to Indiana's residents and visitors to the national capital. The president received his callers in the blue room assisted by Vice President [and Mrs. Morton and Mrs. Scott Lord, Mrs. Harrison's sister.

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the Changes in The Offices of the Departments.

1-etnrU'H .Abandon Busluesk to Heceive Cullers.

WASHi NOT ON, March 7.—Secretaries Blaine, Proctor and Tracy came to their respective offices early this morning, but if they had any idea of attending to official business they must have abandoned it when they saw the number of people waiting for them. Senators, representatives and high officials came in twos and threes, some brought friends and many ladies were among the callers. Russell Harrison, with a party of Montana people, made the rounds of the departments. tieneral Sherman and Admiral Porter were among the notables who atteuded the impromptu receptions. No official changes have yet been recorded in the subordinate offices, but Walker Blaine occupied the seat vacated by First Assistant Secretary Rives, in the department of state, and Thomas Sherman, who formerly served as Secretury

Blaine's private secretary, was endeavoring to protect the secretary from the inroads of the public. Both of them have voluntarily taken hold to help smooth the way for the new administration, but in neither case has an appointment been made. In the war department W. C. Endicott, jr., continues to till the post of private secretary. His father, the late secretary of war, called upon his successor this morning, presumably to supply him with information respecting current busines.

Senators Paddock Bnd Haw ley and Representative Dorsey, of New York, were among Secretary Proctor's callers, and they subsequently called upon Secretarys Blaine and Tracy. Ex-Senator Chandler called about midday upon Secretary Tracy and had quite a long chat with him. In all of the executive departments located in the state, wiir and navy building, the changes likely to result from the change in the politics of the administration are few in number, because a long line of precedents favor the continuation of the bureau chiefs in the state department, while in others the superior posts are mostly tilled by detailed army or navy officers.

Assistant Secretary Thompson waa acting secretary of the treasury to-day, ut the request of Secretary Windom,who announced his intention of devoting the day to the reception of visitors. A

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number of senators and ex-metu-bers of congress availed themselves of the opportunity afforded and called to pay their respects, and throughout the dtty the room of the secretary was filled with visitors.

Secretary Noble arrived at the interior department a little after niue o'clock this morning Bud from that hour until late this afternoon was kept busy receiving visitors, who came singly aud in delegations. Postmaster General W anamaker also reached his department early. He visited the offices of the bureau chiefs and other officials and acquainted himself with the general location and arranKerudut ottiees

of the several divisions of the departments. All of the higher officials have tendered their resignations and without accepting any, Mr. Wanamaker has requested them to continue in their respective offices for the present at least.

CHANGES IS OFFICE.

Some oi the Department Chief* Tender Their Resignations. WASHINGTON, March 7.—First Comp­

troller Durham, Commissioner of In ternal Miller and Fourth Auditor Shel leg have tendered their resignations to Secretary Windom, to take effect at his convenience. Messrs. Mason of West Virginia, Montgomery of Ohio and Evens of Kentucky, are the leading candidates for the position of internal revenue commissioner. Mr. Evans oc cupied the position under the Arthur administration. Treasurer Hyatt will tender his resignation to the president at the first opportunity. It is said that Mr. Huston, chairman of the Indiana Republican committee, is likely to be his successor. Mr. Charles E. Coon formerly assistant secretary Jof the treasury, is reported to be an applicant for the position of comptroller of the currency. It is said, however, that Secretary Windom has requeeted him to resume his former position. Mr. Burchard, formerly director of the mint, was a caller on the secretary this morning and is said to be an applicant for this office, but Director Kimball has not signified his intention to tender his resignation until his term has expired. It is expected that most of the Democratic bureau officers will send in their resignations and give the secretary an opportunity of naming their successors.

Ingalls Again Holds the Gavel. WASHINGTON, March 7.—The

president was not present at the opening of this morning's session, and the secretary, Mr. McCook, read (after prayer) a note from Mr. Morton stating that he would be absent from to-day's session Thereupon Mr. Sherman offered a resolution that during the absence of the vice president, Mr. Ingalls should be president of the senate pro tem. An amendment for that resolution was offered by Mr. Harris substituting the name of Voorhees for that of Mr. Ing&lls. The amendment was rejected—yeas, 27 nays, 29 and the resolution was agreed to. Mr. Ingalls thereupon entered upon the duties of presiding officer pro tem., the oath of office having first been administered to him by Mr. Sherman, and it was ordered that the president of the United States be netified of Mr. Ingall's election. The senate then, at 12:30, adjourned till Monday.

Present* for Mrs. Harrison. WASHINGTON, March7.—A very pretty

scene was enacted in Mrs. Harrison's private apartments this afternoon, the occasion being the presentation to her of an elegant robe by the the General Lyon's Woman's relief corps, of St. Louis. The presentation was made at the request of the association by IV[r. Chaun-XJtry-T* .1 r»P WAyy 'g executive committee of the Mississippi valley sanitary fair in 18G4. The robe, which is intended for evening receptions use, is a cream-colored gros-grained silk, with square train, half sleeves, and front, tastefully decorated on the reverse and panels with paintings of lilacs in white, and different shades of lavender. In addition to the dress there was alBo presented to Mrs. Harrison from the relief corps, a pair of white slippers decorated with small sprays of white lilacs, hand-painted. Mrs. Christine Brokaway, the artist who painted the diess and slippers, presented to Mrs. Harrison on her behalf, a richlybound copy of the Bible with a handsomely adorned cushion.

Patrick Ksan as a Diplomate. WASHINGTON, March 7.—If the quiet

but formidable movement which has been started to secure for Patrick Egan the appointment ns minister to Mexico, in the place of General G. S. Bragg, is successful, it is more than certain that a commotion will be created on both sides of the Atlantic. That such a movement is in existence, and that its support is influential, are matters of fact. It is even said that General Harrison was sounded on the question prior to his departure for Washington, and that while inclined to be non-committal, his ex pressions were such as to lead to encouragement. It is believed, moreover, that Secretary Blaine is favorably disposed to the Egan men, and some go so far as to say that nothing would suit him better than to thus plant the red Hag in the face of John Bull.

To Consider ail Kxtra Session. WASHINGTON, March 7.—Secretary

Windom does not see any necessity for an extra session on account of the financial situation, but he says the question will be the first one considered by the new cabinet.

The Godsey A Hair.

Mr. D. F. Clark yesterday made affidavit in Justice Wildy's court asking that James Godsey. who attempted to shoot him on Wednesday, be required to give bond to keep the peace. As soon as Godsey is released from jail, where he is now serving for a fine of $25 and costs for the attempted shooting, the warrantwill be served on him. Insanity proceedings were not instituted against Godsey by his father yesterday, as had been proposed by the father, and he has shown no signs of insanity in jail. Mrs. Godsev, the son's wife, will institute proceedings against him for protection before he is released.

The Columbia Clnl Home Again.

The members of the Columbia club who went to the inauguration arrived home yesterday afternoon. They would have been here Wednesday at midnight but for the fact that they missed connection at Cincinnati and were compelled to remain in that city over night,

They report that they enjoyed the trip and saw as much of the inaugura tion as any one could through the rain They were given a special reception by President Harrison. Messrs. Paris and Hammerstein did not return with them but remained in Washington.

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Temperance Billiard Hal

A temperance billiard hall, recently opened at Greencastle, was well patron ized by the university students until President Martin issued an order for bidding them going there, on the ground that dissipation of that kind is not conducive to moral and intellectual growth.

BIG SALE OF TROTTING STOCK.

The First Day of the Auction of the California Horses.

SOME OF THE HORSES AND THE PRICES.

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The Most Important Sale in the Number and Character of Animals Ever Known.

NEW YORK, March 7.—Fully two thousand five hundrec people assembled in the American institute building at 10 o'clock this morning, to be present at the auction combination sale of Cali fornia trotting stock. They found that a trotting track, nearly4 one-sixth of a mile in length, had been laid in the building in order that the gait and style of the animals to be sold, qaight be dieplayed thereon to good advantage, This sale, both in the ber of animals offered and their character, was the most important of the kind ever known in the East. It was the greatest gathering of trotting horsemen seen in New York this ter and was mainly composed of men whose names are well-known on every trotting track and stable in America, rominent among these were David nner, J. H. Schultz, J. D.Ferguson, Jack Splan, John Madden and W H. Croffut, both of Lexington, Ky. Jack Brown and John Golden, of Boston, John Goldsmith, of California Peter Johnson, of Philadelphia R. F. Myers, of Dayton, O. J. M. Wilcox, Wilkesbarre, Pa., and Gabe Case, of New York. At 30 o'clock the auctioneer mounted his rostrum, and the famous bay filly, Nehushta, WPS hooked to a sulky and sent around the ring. She is by Stamboul, 2:145l4, dam Meluska, at 2 years. Nehushta is 153-2 hands high and is marked by a small star. She has been broken single and double, is a natusl trotter and made 2:37^ when 3 years gld, and :30 on January 11, last, winning her race in three sraight heats. She was knocked down to J. H. Ssh ultz, of Brooklyn, for $5,500. The next animal offered was a brown filly, by Alcazar, 2:20^, dam Neluska and a half sister of Neluskta. She brought $4,000, purchased by J. D. Ferguson, of this city. The third horse offered was a yearling brown colt bv Alcazar, Neluskos, a full brother of the filly sold before him, sold to Mr. Fergusos for §2,300. A bay filly, by Sultan, 2:24, dam Young Josie, 16?^ hands high, very fast. Sold to Dr. Fowler, of Moodus, Conn., for §900. Another large bay filly, by Alcazar, Young Josie, Dr. Fowler for $775 f, by Kismet, 2:25}£, dam Ruth, S^fflfoto

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b. c. Stamboul, Choice, §1,100 to J. J. Bowers, Boston. Then came the Sensation of the day, the Bale of Mascot, by Stamboul-Minne-haha, and his yearling brother. It was announced that bidders could have their choice of the animals. Mascot a fine sized bay with a white left hind ankle and white face coronet. He is a splendid looking colt with fine action, and is of undoubted gameness. He has trotted a quarter of a mile in seconds and was warranted to go faster. He was started at §5,000, but in less than a minute $8,000 was offered for him. His price advanced steadily 81,000 at a clip, until $13,000 was bid for him. Then the auctioneer paused a moment, and made a little speech, in which he claimed that $25,000 would only be a fair price for him, other colts he was selling, and predicted that the stock farm which got him, no matter how obscure it might now be, and would be celebrated and marked hereafter. After this bidding went steadily on until $20,000 was reached, when there was considerable applause. The contest was now between Mr. Schultz, of Brooklyn, and Mr. D. S. Quinton, of Trenton. N. J. They raised each other $500 at a clip until a burst of applause greeted the call of 825,000. It was Mr. Schultz' offer.

Mr. Quinton saw him and went $1,000 better. Mr. Schultz turned his back to the auctioneer, who dwelt a few moments over $26,000, and then amid deafening applause knocked the animal down to Mr. Quinton at that figure, the greatest ever bid for a 2-year old at an auction sale. It is understood that Mr. Quinton bought the horse for Mike Daly and a syndicate who have a ranch in Montana. Said Mr. L. J. Rose, who led the colt* to him: "Go land have the finest suit of clothes that money can purchase made for yourself and send the bill to me." The brother to Mascot was then put up and sold to Mr. Schultz after lively competition, for $8,500. The br colt by Stamboul, Minnie Corbitt, $3,500, to J. S. Ferguson br colt by Alcazar, Laura Corbitt, to W. C. Hamilton, of Philadelphia, for $2,500 _b by Alcazar, Victoria, W. H. Lines, $725 _bf by Alcazar, Unis, John Madden, $1,050 by Stamboul, Nellie May, $4,100, J. S. Ferguson 2-year-old, by Stamboul, Phalacia, 83,050, G. H. Hicks 2 year-old, by Stamboul, Kitty Ward, $2,950, Mr. Hicks 2-year-old, by Stamboul. Lady Grovee, $3,550, D. S. Quinton c, full brother to above, $1,900, to Wm. Marks, Philadelphia 2-year-old by Alcazar, Fannie Wise, $1,200, to W. H. Hines 2-year-old by Stamboul, As Tryon, A. J. Madden, 8600 2 year-old by Stamboul, Young Signal,

F. A. Coe, Littlefield, Conn., $2,650 yearling by Alcazar, Young Signal, B. C. Holly, Valleyjo, Cal., $,1000 f, by Stamboul Posey, G. Dennison, Brooklyn, 8,500 c, yearling by Stamboul, Georgiana, N. W. Hubbinger, $2,350 bf yearling by Stamboul, Zinfondel, D. S. Quinton, $1,100 yearling by Stamboul, Delfay, James Golden, $1,800 2-year old, by Alcazar, Clara Wall, W. H. Hicks, $1,160 yearling by Alcazar, Dufferine, M. Clark, Scranton. Pa., $325.

The- sale is absolute. To-day's offerings included the stock of Messrs. L. J, Rose, C. A. Durfee and H. Scott. The total realized to-dav was $122,425.

The River.

The steamer Crown Point arrived from the south, yesterday, with a cargo of 1,S00 sacks of com.

The Ida Lee arrived from the south yesterday with a cargo of corn.

A Secret Meeting- of Millers, ST. LOUIS, March 7.—For the last three days the millers of the winter wheat states have been holding a secret meeting here for the purpose of forming a combine to control the flour output. Millers representing Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Arkansas, Texas, Illinois, Tennessee, Minnesota and Wisconsin were joined yesterday by tbe Southeastern states. They deny that they have formed any truet, and while this is true in the light that prices will not te divided, it is equally certain that a combine has been formed to control the flour market. The same authority has it that the winter wheat market is also in the hands of the combine, and that an attempt will be made to manipulate the winter wheat market. A rule regarding commissions on flour was also adopted. The rule provides that not more than five cents or ten cents shall be charged. The credit system has also been abolished, bills being dated six months ahead.

.?<p></p>TERREHAUTE '•..<p></p>EXPRESS

TERRE HAUTE, IND., FRIDAY MORNING, MARCH 8,1889.

THE MA1TEB OF 8TUU8.

Rule* of tbe American Federation of Libor—A Strike Asmwkient. NEW YORK, March 7.—A circular was yesterday sent out from the American Federation of Labor to the National and International unions affiliated with it. The circular contains rales and recommendations adopted at th* last convention, and asks the various unions to vote upon them all as a whole and return the result to headquarters by August 28. The first is a general strike assessment, and states that when any union of the association shall be- involved in a trade difficulty it may appeal to the executive council far aid, anaif approved by the executive council aid wul be furnished by levying an assessment erf 2 oents on each union for each member in the organization. Should two or more organizations be equally entitled to receive assistance from the fund it shall be divided equally among them. Another request in the circular is for a petition in congress for an amendment to the alien contract labor law, so as to secure its better enforcement and to prevent! excessive immigration. ,The circular further recommends tbgra^t^be-eeiit to the Brewers' onion for the sufferers by tbe last strike.

The Reading Iron Works.

PHILADELPHIA, March 7.—A meeting of the creditors of the Reading iron works was hetfi&t tbe offices of the comand 222 south Fifth this afternoon. About reditors were preeent, eo. De B. Keim and other representatives of the Reading railroad company, which is the principal creditors Press representatives were carefully excluded from the meeting, and no idea of the financial condition of the company can be given. It was learned Jfrom a gentleman, who left while the meeting was still in progress, that a committee, consisting of F. W. Swank.thetnanager of the works at Reading, Simoe Seyfert, a director, and Mr. Patterson, ,* large creditor, would probably be appointed to conduct the business temporarily and that a committee of five would be selected to formulate some permanent plan of running the works. Reading railroad officials decline to make any statement as to whether or not that company would be actively interested in the reorganization of the iron works.

pany, Nos. 22 street, this citj three hundred* including MrJ

Mr, Cleveland Begins Business. NEW YORK, March 7.—Ex-President Grover Cleveland drove down town in a carriage this morning from the Victoria hotel to hie law offices in William street. He was accompanied by Messrs. Stetson and MacVeagh. Nobody was on hand to witness Mr. Cleveland's arrival.

NEW YORK, March 7.—The chamber of commerce to-day elected John D. Rockefeller a member. Ex-President Grover Cleveland waa nominated for honorary member of the chamber. Alexander E.-Orr made the speech of nomination and highly eulogized the nominee. .Colonel Fred A. Conkling, »+n nr.. MYTtoivBlahd at the polls for many high offices and he objected to the endorsement of tbe eulogistic sentiments in the nominating speech. He said if the name was put up without any speech, no one would vote against it. Arising vote was taken and 20 voted in favor, 13 against, and a few did not vote at all. Mr. Cleveland was thereupon elected an honorary member.

Badeau to the Front Once More. NEW YORK, March 7.—General Adam Badeau, through a suit at law, is again before the public in connection with his work upon the life of General Grant, owing to an objection on the part of Charles L. Webster & Co., who were to have published the book, to a certain portion of the work—"Grant in Peace" written by General Badeau, which they believe would be painful to Mrs. Grant and her family. The general asks justice to award him 822,500 for their failure to print the book. The work was subsequently published by another concern and just how the general was damaged to the extent named is not clear.

A Conference With Germany. BERLIN, March 7.—The Boersen Zeitung says that the United States had proposed to refer that portion of the Samoan question concerning Germany and the United States alone to arbitration. Germany is not averse to this, but adheres to the opinion that the conference to be continued in Berlin should settle the questions involving Germany, Great Britain and the United States.

England Has Faith in Germany at Samoa. LONDON, March 7.—In the house of commons, to-day, the Right Hon. Sir Jas. Fergusson, parliamentary secretary for the foreign office, Baid the government bad not heard of any truce being established between the German consul at Apia and the chief, Mataafa. Eagland, he Baid, had no right to interfere in the matter. He had no doubt that Germany had treated Malietoa well.

No Italian Paupers Wanted. ROME, March 7.—TheCapitan Fricaesa says: President Harrison's references in his inaugural address to immigration are a departure from the American traditions of boundless hospitality. The Daper admits, however, that President Harrison's policy will tend to restrict excessive Italian agricultural immigra tion.

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TBE MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION

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THE MAD-DOG SCARE SPREAD ING.

However There la Not Yet a Well Defined Case of Rabies Reported in the City. S"

The mad dog scare has culminated in this city in a proclamation bv the mayor ordering all dogs to be muzzled or tied up by their owners before noon of Saturday. Otherwise the law will be enforced against tbe dogs running at large and against their owners. The proclamation was issued yesterday and the occasion was the frebuen^jJ^UKengeof reports of mad dogs' iticr biting' per* sons and other dogs. Of course, the alarm exceeds the necessity for it, but the mayor's proclamation was well timed and necessary to the safety of citizens. About one dog per day has been killed in this city since the scare began spreading over the state. ustice Slaughter's dog had not exhibited unmistakable signs of hydrophobia until Wednesday, when be was killed. It is very probable that some of the animals that have been killed did not have hydrophobia, although precautions were necessary. Mrs. Brogan was bitten by a dog at 808 north Eleventh street yesterday morning, and the dog was killed. The dog was abroad in the neighborhood of Third 8nd Willow streets on Wednesday. The principal cause for alarm is the fact that these dogs have been biting other dogs promiscuously.

Physicians have given reasons why the death penalty should not be visited upon a dog that has bitten some one and is suspected of being mad. It is better to fasten the animal and allow time for the supposed case of hydrophobia to develop. Hydrophobia is aggravated by the sense of horror in the mind of the person bitten. The dog being killed there is no method of ascertaining whether or not the killing was warranted from the cause suppose and therefore no method of relieving the mind of the patient.

Mayor Kolsem said last evening that one good must come from his proclamation and that would be to rid the community of the surplus supply of curs which have no owner. The proclamation will also make a harvest for dealers in dog muzzles in fact, the sale of muzzles was brisk before the proclamation had been issued.

The most remarkable mad-dog scare that has been heard of was a few nights ago in the mill at Tenth and Poplar streets. The police were telephoned to

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to the mill and kill a mad dog. When had been in the mill, the naen the dog with axes, clubs, etc., but had not killed him, and they had then taken their fear with them to safe quarters in the upper rooms of the mill.

Yesterday morning Officer Bodewin shot a dog on north Fifth street, at the request of the owner. The dog was acting in a suspicious manner. A calf died Wednesday afternoon at Seventeenth street and Fourth avenue of what seemed to be hydrophobia. A dog belonging to W. O. Patton was shot yesterday. The following is the mayor's proclamation.

Whereas, It is currently reported and believed that there are mad dogs at large within the limits of our city, and other dogs that have been bittern by mad does and whereas, the safety of the communlty Is thereby greatly endangered.

Now, therefore, I, Jacob C. Kolsem, mayor, do hereby order and command all owners of dogs in said city, and within its jurisdictional limits, to either tie up or keep confined or securely muzzle

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dogs respectively owned by them by noon of Saturday, March 9th. 188a otherwise the law will be fully enforced against such dogs and aealnst their said owners. And the city marshall and the members of the police force, are hereby directed te kill all dogs tnat have no owners, whenever found at large. JACOB C. KOLSBM,

March 7, 1889. Mayor.

One Effect of the Proclamation. The mayor's dog-muzzling proclamation yesterday brought the old dog Poet,of the fire department, into prominence again. Sheeny Lehigh collected money from thirty-four persons to buy Post a muzzle and collar. He paid forty-five cents for a muzzle and found a paper collar that some stranded actor had thrown away and decorated the dog with that. Since contributors to the fund gave five cents each, there was a surplus and Sheeny bought candy with that. Post is 14 years old, and is recognized as a joint member of the police and fire departments.

He Forged a Grocery Order. The grand jury yesterday found an indictment against Thomas McGlone for forgery. The forgery consisted in presenting two orders to William Fremont, the groceryman on south Third street, for goods, one order being for the value of $1.75 and the other for $2. The name of James Young was signed to each order. Mr. Fremont honored the orders and gave McGlone the goods, a part of which was a ham which McGlone attempted to sell and was thereupon ar rested on suspicion. McGlone did not deny the forgery but asked time to con suit with attorneys. He will be tried next Mouday.

A Demand for Copper,

New YORK, March 7.—For the first time in over six months copper commanded more than ordinary attention on the New York metal exchange to-day. In the face of lower cables from London, the bidding for the metal here was spirited and during the first call March, April, May, June and July copper changed hands at_ prices ranging from 13 80 cents to 15-75.

Where Were the Police

OTTAWA, March 7.—Last night the safe in the Ottawa police station was robbed of $500.

Crimes and Casualties.

J. Baker, while making a public exhibition ot a self-acting fire-escape at St. Paul. Minn., fell from a window of the Ryam hotel and was fatally injured.

The Metropolitan street car stables at Kansas City, Mo., were destroyed by fire Wednesday^ Slx-tr-eleht mules were burned to death, and 120 tons of hay were consumed. The loss Is esUmated at $50,000.

Company L, Massachusetts colored volunteer milltlaTstopped at Baltimore alter attending the inauguration. A row fcroke out In tnelr hail at 1 o'clock yesterday morning ana the entire folic? reserve had to be called on. A few broken heads and mush bad feeling grew out of the trouble.

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THK LEGISLATURE.

Governor Hover Has Brought Jim Wll lard's Legislature To Time. INDIANAPOLIS, March 7.—The positive announcement of Governor Hovey that there will not be an extra session of the general assembly has induced the Democrats to begin pushing the appropriation bills to a final passage. The deficiency bill passed the senate this morning and that body will pass the general appropriation bill. A bill also passed the house authorizing the state treasurer to borrow $1,400,000 with which to meet the deficiency in the state treasury. Two more political bills were vetoed by the governor to-day. One takes the appointment of the members of the state board of health out of the hands of the governor and vests it in the legislature aud the other establishes a board of fire police commissioners at Indianapolis and Evansville. The governor maintains that the proposed laws are unconstitutional. Both were passed over h's objection. In the senate a bill was passed repealing what is known as the intimidation act, which makesMt -a felony for any person to interfere with the running of a railroad train, or to intimidate any mai from working. The bill had previously passed the house, and was sent to the governor for his consideration. Saturday is the last day for the consideration of bills by the legislature.

TROUBLE OS YELLOW CREEK.

Desperadoes Give Battle to Camps of Railroad Contractors in Tennessee. ST. Loi'is, March 7.—Advices from East Tennessee say a party of mountain desperados, headed by the notorious Clabe Watson, Lee Watson, Bill Turner and Judson Bell, attacked the camps of Hay and Rivenac, railroad contractors at work uear Cumberland Gap. The ruffians were drunk and arrn jd' with Winchester rifles and large Colt's revolvers. The first overran the commissary department and ate or destroyed all the provisions. They then went to the shanties and cabins occupied by the negroe laborers, and beat several of them nearly to death. By this time Hays and Rivenac had gathered a number of their men together and opened fire on the desperadoes, and a pitched battle took place, in which Judson Bell and Lee Watson were mortally wounded and the remainder of the gang driven away. The next day the railroaders, with Officers Ingraham and Cavin, raided Yellow Creek and captured the desperate outlaw Andy Watson, who has terrorized Bell county for years. He was taken to Pineville jail. There are several indictments for murder against him.

Tascott.

MINNEAPOLIS, February 7.—A Winnipeg special says five Chicago detectives arrived in that city a few days ago to take Tascott back with them. Thev

had Btruclj WRIWULUUTU WB MUNDOTUN pectea one of his workmen of being the murderer of Millionaire Snell. The man's handwriting and general description tallied with that of Tascott. He disappeared before the detectives could see him. Two of the officers have returned to Chicago. The others have gone to San Francisco.

Another Gambler on the Klil. INDIANAPOLIS, March 7.—At Rushville, Ind., this morning, Perry Bennett, aged SO years, struck his wife, who is 70 years old, with a hatchet, intiicting fatal wounds. He also tried to kill his daughter, who escaped to the street. Bennett is a gambler by profession, and one of the hardest characters in the state.

When Parneli Gets His Innings. LONDON, March 7.—In special commission to-day Sir Richard Webster announced, to the relief of everybody, that the Times would be able to close its case on Tuesday. The proceedings are becoming a tedious farce. The Parnellites promise to make things lively when they get their innings.

A Street Car Boycott.

NEW YORK, March 7.—The labor organizations which took sides with the strikers in the recent tie-up of the Atlantic Avenue railroad in Brooklyn, have placed a boycott on that corporation. Their members have been forbidden to ride on the cars under penalty of heavy fines or expulsion.

Smothered in a Carpet.

PATTKHSON, N. J., March 7.—David Treadi, proprietor of a sporting place here, tell down stairs at his residence last night and was smothered to death in the carpet. In falling his head struck a door sill which rendered him unconscious. He was a member of Farragut Post R. A. R.

The Panama Canal.

PARIS, March 7.—The cabinet has decided that the government will reply to an appellation to be submitted in the chamber of deputies by M. illan regarding the Panama canal company, but will not give details of the action it has decided upon, owing to the international character of the question.

The I'nlted States Wants a Robber. OTTAWA, Ont., March i.—The United States government has made a formal requisition to the department'of justice for the surrender of Aldridge, the Ohio robber, who has been in custody at Windsor.

Taking Time by the Forelock. CHAMBERLAIN, Dak., March 7.—A number of farmers in Brule county have begun seeding. A large area will be sown with favorable weather.

News Condensed.

A negro eiodus is Imminent from North CareUna. A syndicate will heat 10,000 Philadelphia houses by steam.

John G. Rockefellar has given $100,000 to the American Baptist Educational society. The senate of Michigan passed a house Joint resolution amending the constitution to Oi the governor's salary at $4,000 instead of $1,OCO as It is at preeent Many petitions are being received by the Michigan house requesting the passage oi a law requiring the Inspection of cattle on the hoof that are Intended for slaughter.

Dai'y Established in 1851.

NEWS ROUND ABOUT TOWN.

Highwaymen are Enjoying- a Harvest West of the River Bridge.

A ST. MARY'S MAN RCVBBED ON WEDNESDAY EVENING.

There Have Been Severa" Such Episodes at the Same Place ---Local News.

Mr. II. B. Hinton, who lives at St. Mary's, was robbed of $62, about six thirty o'clock p. m. Wednesday evening a short distance west of the rirer bridge. He had come to the city to pay some bills for material he had been using in building a new house. The persons to whom he wished to pay the money had closed their places of business. He stopped at Bauermeister &. Busch's and nad purchased a small bill of goods, going directly from the store towards home. He bad gone through the bridge a short distant^ when some one who was behind the wagon called to him to stop, He thought perhaps some one who lived in West Terre Haute wanted to ride. He drove slowly and the man called to him again. He did not expect foul play and continued to drive at a slow walk. Presently a man presented a revolver at his face, cursing him for not stopping when called upon, and calling on him to throw up his hands. When the pistol was first thrust in his face he quickly took his purse from his pocket, threw it on the bottom of the wagon bed and put his foot on it. When he was ordered to put up his hands he did so, saying, "If that's what you want, go through me." About that time a man appeared at the other side of the wagon and presented another pistol. They searched him but found no money and appeared to be considerably aggravated. One man stood behind him and the other lighted a match, told Mr. Hinton to stand aside, and picked up the purse. They then very kindly informed him that he might get his head blowed off" sometime by not stopping when called on, and instructed him to go home and behave himself. He reported the case to the police, who are at work on the case. Mr. Hinton said that he needed the money badly, that be was in meagre circumstances, and owed all of the money for labor and material for the new house.

This kind of work has been quite common in the vicinity of tbe west end of the bride, this year. There are persons in the west end who are perfectly willing to do anything except an honest day's work. During the last three months the following persons have been robbed of various amounts in the same locality: James Williams, $1.50 and a pint of whisky Thomas Ward, amount unknown Nelson Bradford, $2G and a revolver John Frest, $10 Lawrence Butler, $5 Frank August, $4 a Mr. Baumgardner, $.*30 George lson, $8: a tinner from St. Mary's, 75 men wul taKe anytmwg—ce carry away and dispose of.

SENT UP F0H MAYHEM.

A Jail Inmate Who Bnrned the Feet of a Fellew Prisoner. James Russell (colored) was yesterday sentenced to two yeare in the penitentiary for committing a most brutal act. Russell was serving time in jail for drunkenness. A bricklayer by the name of Shay was put in the same cell with Russell while drunk. As soon as Shay was put into the cell he went to Bleep and slept very soundly, llussell wrapped. Shay's feet with paper, even being so careful as to entwine the paper between Shay's toes. Then he ignited the paper, and watched it burn, tthay was so drunk that nothing could awaken him, and Russell was so brutish that nothing was too horrible to satisfy his desires. He allowed the paper to burn, and saw the flesh burn and fry after the paper had been consumed. On the following morning the jailor called for Shay to appear for trial and the latter

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would have to get someone tc appear for him because his feet were sore. He asked to have a plea of guilty entered and remained in -the cell. The jailor thought nothing of this because the prisoners frequently make such excuses merely to avoid the trouble and embarrassment of appearing court, Oae the following morning the jailor remembered that Shay had not been moving about and asked him what was the matter and was told that his feet were sore. He investigated and found them very badly burned. Shay was released, from jail and is slowly recovering although it is feared that he will not recover for some time. Russell is the man who was with Calloway when the latter shot Dolly Phillips, during the campaign last fall. For

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Russell was indicted and plead

guilty. Judge Davis gave him two years.

Another On© Gone.

Bert Paulles, formerly foreman at the Central barber shop, has left the city between two days. It is said that he was indebted to several persons for small sums he had borrowed, and that he gambled considerably and drank more. Monday evening he approached Charley Kay and solicited a loan of $10. Charley did not think it was a safe investment and was not prompt in furnishing the cash. Bert said, "I hope I may paralyse if I do not bring you the money by 7 o'clock to-morrow morning." He got the money and Ray says he hopes that Bert has his wish. He also says he loaned Bert the money merely to get rid of him and adds, "I got rid of him." No one knows where he has gone. His family preceded him in the flight.

He Didn't Buy the Horses. Julius Brady, a stranger, complained to the police last Sundav morning that he had been sand-bagged and robbed of $700. The police did not credit his story because his complaint had not one definite feature. The following from Mattoon confirms the police's suspicion:

MiTTeoN, III, March 5.-On complaint of H. Slnsabaugb 4 Sons. Julius Brady was arrested to day charged with embezzling $700 Intrusted to him by the flrrn with which to buy horses. Be claims to have been sandbagged and robbed in Terre Haute, but his story is generally discredited.

Brady claimed when he was here that all he could remember of his movements was that he had been at Madam Vic Ray's place.

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