Daily Wabash Express, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 27 June 1889 — Page 1

BEAUH AND ACCOMPLISHMENT.

The Stereotyped Phrase Can be Truly Applied to St. Mary's Grads|uating Class.

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ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES YESTERDAY.

The Dav 8t St. Marp's of the Woods jp.^' _An Unusually Good, V4* Art Display.

A more beautiful day than yesterday could not have been chosen for the forty-ninth annual commencement exercises of St. Mary's institute, and but for the occasional warm spells would have been unusually pleasant for the large number of ladies and gentlemen in attendance. But, notwithstanding the sun's vertical rays, the many visitors enjoyed the excellent programme of well arranged music and carefully prepared essayp, and the subsequent ramble through the art halls and the beautiful grounds. St. Mary's of the Woods has many attractions, even for those who are not her patrons, and when the annual commencements roll around it is not to be wondered at that so many city people are among the guests of the day, although it frequently happens, as on yesterday, that scores are unable to gain admission to commencement hall. Since the recent disastrous fire, in which Providence, the home of the sisters, was totally destroyed the, institute has been sorely pressed for space, and it has been necessary to devote the commencement hall to dining-room purposes. Consequently the graduating exercises were held in a much smaller room, and the sisters were not able to admit many

friaruls who

would have been favored

under any other circumstances. But while the favored listened to the commencement .exercises the scores of unfortunate ones visited the many places of interest around the grounds, the grotto, the hot houses, the new chapel, and above all the art halls.

The exercises of the day were opened at 9 o'clock in the very prettily decorated hall on the north side of the main building. The opening chorus of eighteen young and earefully trained voices was a tilting introduction to the essays of the graduating class, this year composed of seven young ladies: Mies Gardiner of Farmer City, Ind. Mies Hamilton of Clinton, Miss Mug of Lafayette, Miss Berry of Vincennes, Miss Cleaver of Spencer, Miss Haggerty of Terre Haute, and Mias Trent man of I11. Wayne. The first essay was by Miss Gardiner, and was entitled "A Question of the Present Age," relative to the struggle between Christianity and atheism. Iler delivery, as well ae that of ail the young ladies, was excellent, being clear and penetrating. The audience was fortunate, in being able to understand almost every word from beginningito end of the programme, and essays thai would otherwise have been unfavorably accepted were fully appreciated, and reflected credit to the ability and careful study of the entire class. The other essays, in praise of which too much cannot be said, were: "The Intellectual Life of the Ancients," Miss Mug "Christian ity and Intellectual Progress," Miss Ber ry "Christian Morality," Miss Cleaver "Benevolence of Christianity," Miss Haggerty, and "Effects of Irreligion in Our Time," Miss Trentman. The modesty displayed by the graduates, and their graceful bearing on the commencement platform, were indicative of true culture and womanly character. Interspersing the essays were a number of beautiful selections of music, both vocal and instrumental. In the intricate overtures, arranged for six instruments, pianos, seraphinej organ nnd harp. Misses Trentman, Mug, A. and D. Voucher, M. lireen, M. Pefferman, M. O'Donnell, B. Milner Hill, Haggerty and Tooey, did wonders. The young ladies played with a unison ana harmony remarkable,evidencing months' of careful training and a large amountof talent. In vocal music, Misses Berry, M. Breen and M. Pefferman were the leaders. Their trio, "Ave Marie," was beautifully given. A sole, the "Nightingale's Trill," by Miss Breen, a duet, "Destiny Bright Attending Thee," by

Misses Breen and Berry, and not the least, a quartette by Misses Breen, Berry, A. and L. Boucher, were equally pleas-

A very pleasing number on the programme was a recitation by Miss M. Pefferman.

The valedictory was a pleasing departure from the usual order of things, the entire class joining in expressing farewells to theirschoolmates and teachers. Last on the programme was the presentation of medals, books and crowes, for excellence in the several departments of the school work. In every instance several young ladies took equal rank, and the recipient was choeen by contest, each deserving one opening a book to a certain page. The one coming nearest to a chosen plaoe won the prize. The most fortunate young lady of the day was Miss Trentman, of the senior class, who secured two gold medals, one for excellence in catechism, and the other for good behavior. The presentation of laurel crowns and diplomas to the graduates closed the exercises of the morning.

TltS ART EXHIBIT.

The tour through the art department was a most pleasant one, revealing more strikingly the talent of the students. The display of work done by the young ladies during the last year was fully equal in excellence to that of previous years. Of the display of graduates' work, that of Miss Eatelle Hamilton was largest, evidencing a year's faithful study under Sister Maurice. Her favorite work in oil was a large painting of "Jesus in the Temple," and this elioited many compliments during the day. Other pieces were a beautiful mantel mirror painted from natural flowers a large painting of the "Ruins of Carthage," a Landseer's dog in mono chromatic, a tea set ornamented with honeysuckle, a number of panels in pas telle, and several smaller pieces of exquisite work on doe skin. In brass work an umbrella stand speaks of her ability.

Miss May Trentman had on exhibition a number of beautiful specimens of penmanship, most conspicuous being the "Old Oaken Bucket" illustrated in pen and ink. and uniquely framed. In crayon jwork "The Sacred Heart" attests her

skill. Several pieces of pearl painting were also excellent. Miss Grace Gardiner's beet production was a neatly framed specimen of ornamental penmanship, nry neatly finished with pen and ink drawings. This pie** was quite liberally complimented on all sides. In this department Miss Gardiner's work has been limited, and in justice to others, also, it shoud be said that all students do not devote the same number of hours to work in-this departnient.

Miss Alice Haggerty's beet work was in crayon, two beautiful heads and a portrait of her mother being especially deserving of praise. In pen mnnship a version of the "Old Oaken Bucket" was well

dCXe

Ida Cleaver's work was excellent.

Unfortunately her prettiest piece, a large stand mirror, painted from natural nowera, was broken early in the day. Two large paintings, "Classic Greece, and "Jesus in the Temple," a classification of annualee done in pen and ink, several panels in pastelle, a decorated china set, a seashore scene, "The Storm," in oil, and several other pieces made up the interesting and excellent collection.

Of Miss Maud Berry's work, a painting in oil, "St. Catherine," received most complimentary notice. Her collection also included fruit painted from nature, specimens of penmanship, etc. In brass work a tray was quite elegant.

There was also on exhibition a great deal of work done by under graduates, al 1 being of excellent finish. Miss Bessie Milner Hill gave evidenceof much ability in crayon portraits of her parents.

Mis Ella McCarthy's beet piece was the "Stranded Ship," done in oil. Miss Kittie Pitch had a winter scene and the "Sweet Sleep of Infancy."

Miss Lottie Wright had a basket of pansies and some specimens of plush painting.

Miss Nellie Slattery had a large mirror, handsomely decorated with storks and water lilies.

Miss Nellie Cooper had a tray of lotus, a large mirror and some repouse work. Miss Lulu Alfry had the "Coast of Geneva," a fine oil painting, and a spirited horse in repouse.

Miss Clara Terhune had a painting, "Neckarsteinach on the Neckar and Rhine."

Mention

Bhould

also be made of the

excellent work done by Misses Lucy Thompson, Harriet Hetfield, Prances Rogor, Cora Wilson, Lida Head, Hughes, Nabb, Hanna, Nellie Cooper, Amelia Bducher, Carrie Trentman, Luly Alfrey and Kittie Pitch.

In the needlework, conducted by Sister Mary Gertrude, Misses Lottie Wright, Clara Terhune, Mary Breen, Tillie Kerr, Stella Hamilton and Lulu Alfrey should be commended.

Miss Maude Berry, of the graduating class, has decided to become a sister, and will take the novitiates' veil to-day.

Among the visitors at St. Mary's during the day were: Mr. and Mrs. D. Downing of Clinton, Misses Mayme and Louise Kiggans, and Mr. Louis Otto of Crawfordsville, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Trentman of Ft. Wayne, Mr. and Mrs. Mug of Lafayette, Dr. J. D. Gardiner of Farmer City, lnd., Mr. Eugene Kostenger of Farmer City, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Hamilton, Mr. ana Mrs. C. B. Know lee, Mr. and Mrs. J. Wilson. Mr. W. Robinson and daughters, Misses Jessie and Daisy Robinson of Clinton, Ind.

The Normal Commencement.

The Eclectic literary society of the State Normal school gave their public exercise at High Bchool hall last evening, which was filled to overflowing. The programme consisted of music by the Mendelssohn quartette, invocation by the Rav. Mr. Pierce, a solo, "All is True," by Mrs. Laura Ludowici, and Goldsmith's comedy, "She Stoops to Conquer." The latter was rendered in a manner that proved to be highly enjoyable by the large audience. At 4 p. m. to day the business meeting of the Alumni association will be held and this evening the trustees will be in session. The annual re-uniofi will also be held this evening. To-morrow morning at 9 a. m. the graduating exercises, and at 2 p. m. the alumni dinner at the Terre Haute house.

GENERAL SIMON CAMERON DEAD.

The Veteran Statesman Dead In Ills Nlnetletli Year. LANCAST KR,

Pa., July

2G.—General

Simon Cameron died at S o'clock this evening. QThe general's conditionjduring the day was rather encouraging and death came suddenly during a weak spell. Up to the last attack he was conscious and had no trouble to swallow the food given him, and which he appeared to assimilate. Around the death bed were ex-Attorney General McVeagh and wife, Mrs. Haldeman, James Cameron, Simon B. Cameron and wife and Mrs. David Watts, a grand-daugher. The funeral will be held in Harrisburg.

The general's general condition while very weak was such that the doctors had hopes that his life might be prolonged until the return of Senator Don Cameron, who cabled that he would sail from Liverpool to-day.

Decided In Favor of the I'. P. Engineer* OMAHA,

Neb., June 26.—The board of

arbitration agreed upon between the Union Pacific engineers and firemen and the road, to-day rendered1 a decision in favor of the engineers. They hold that the taking of the Kansas Central out of the management of the Union Paoific did not abrogate the agreement under which the engineers atid firemen were being paid at that time. The arbitrators in their decision say: "The executive officers of the Union Pacific system recognized the Brotherhood of the Union Pacific railway company in fixing the schedule of wages of the Oregon Railway & Navigation company, which was and is part of the Union Pacific Bystem, taking effeot March 1, 1889, and they should have recognized them and consulted them before changing the wages on the Leavenworth division, which is part of the Union Pacific system." Manager Baldwin says the decision is final, and that the wages will be restored and would date back to May 15, the time of the reduction.

A Banquet to Mr. Lincoln. LONDON,

June 26.—The inner temple

benohera gave a banquet last evening to Mr. Linooln, the United States minister. Justice Hannan, Lord WemysB, Lord Napier and others were present.

GOV. FOiUKER RENOMINATED.

The Ohio Republican Convention Hake* a Choice On the Second Ballot.

COMBINED OPPOSITION GOES DOWN BEFORE A WHIRLWIND.

The Popular Leader Makes a Speech Intimating That He Is Not Running For Senator.'.

COI.CMBUS,

Ohio, June 26.—The con­

vention was called to order at 10:10 a. m. promptly, with much confusion prevailing over an effort to get the delegates seated. The first demonstration of the morning was when Major McKinley entered the hall. It was most generous.

The report of the committee on credentials was that there were no contests. The report on rules and order of businees confines nominating speeches to five minutes, and seconds to three minutes that a majority of all the votes shall be required to nominate, and on a call there shall be no changes till the call of counties is completed. It is understood this latter rule is in the interest of Governor Foraker, whom his friends expect to nominate by changes at the con elusion of the first ballot.

The temporary organization of the convention was made permanent and Temporary Chairman Cooper returned brief thanks for the honor. General C. H. Grosvenor, chairman of the committee on resolutions,"read tbe|report, which was signed by the whole committee. The platform was unanimously adopted.

Nominations being in order, Senator Kerr, of Mansfield, took the stage and offered the name of E. L. Lampeon, of Ashtabula, in an eloquent speech. Colonel Bob Nevin, of Dayton, captured the convention in a strong speech placing the name of Congressman E. L. Morris. His speech was a scathing arraignment of the Democracy of the Miami valley and eulogistic of his candidate.

The following names have been.offered: Colonel J. B. Neil of Franklin county, Captain Wilson Vance of Hancock county. General Robert P. Kennedy, of Logan county, and General Asa Jones of Mahoning county. B. H. Cox, of Hamilton created somewhat of a sensation in the convention by seconding the nomination of General Kennedy. He olaimed that a good per cent, of the delegates from the conuty were for Kennedy, and that he was the strongest man before the people. He waa hooted and discouraged by the other members of the delegation, all of whom have quietly posed as the special advocates of the renomination of Governor Foraker.

Congressman McKinley received an ovation as he came to the stage to present the name of General Jones. The name of Judge O'Neil, of Lebanon, and General Dawes, of Marietta, completed the list of regular candidates for the nominations. General C. H. Grosvenor offered the name of Dawes in a pointed speech. It is learned that the friends of Governor Foraker have determined not to formally present the name of their candidate, but will begin at once to vote for him when the roll is called.

A call of the roll on nomination for governor was ordered, and the convention found itself in great confusion. Adams county, the first on the list, refused to cast her vote until the delegates were furnished seats in the convention. All were accommodated but one, and he refused to vote. The majority of the votes cast Bhowed to be in favor of Foraker. The Foraker sentiment in the convention, as the call proceeds, is strong and enthusiastic. The indications are that the usual complimentary vote will be passed around and the obligations to the regular candidate discharged, when the nomination of Foraker will be made on the second ballot. Outside of the candidates before the convention and Governor Foraker, General W. H. Gibson had received two or three votes by the time half of the counties were called*

The first ballot resulted as follows: Foraker 207, Kennedy 127, Dawes 9G, Moray 47, Jones 96, O'Neal 59, Larapson 89, Vance

45,

Neil 37, Gibson 23, General

Bushnell 1. There were. 827 votes cast. At the conclusion of the ballot an effort was made to take a recess, but this washowleddown by the Foraker delegates and a Becond ballot was ordered. Kennedy had quite a number of accessions and his friends became enthusiastic before the call was half through. Foraker lost in some counties and gained

BO

Blightly

in others so that he about held his own. It was known before the call concluded that Foraker had gained probably lees than thirty over the first ballot. While the additions were being made, Adams county asked to change her vote and cast the whole number (7) for Foraker. The chair ruled that no changes could be made until the additions had been made and then changes would be allowed. This was the point at which the friends of Foraker had to set to do the work. The delegates were all on their feet and the oppoeition to Foraker joined in the din and endeavored to stem the tide. The changes were finally begun and Adams, Ross, Lucas, and others came to Foraker solid. The machinery of the convention was

arranged that the secretary

only recognized the counties which wished to hang to Foraker. Everything was going in a swimming manner tor Foraker, when Columbiana county secured recognition and cast fifteen votes for Kennedy. This brought anew element of confusion into the convention, and it was a contest as to which coald make the more noise. The chair refused to proceed with businees until order had been reetorad. This beinp partially secured, the changes continued in the direction of Foraker. Hamilton, Cuyahoga, Lucap,Montgomery, Ashtabula and other large counties changed their votes to Foraker solid. The delegations which deeired to change rushed in the direction of the stage, and as nothing could be heard, several delegations' votes were handed up on paper. After it became apparent that Foraker had a majority of the votee at the convention, the friends of several of the other can didatee tried to make motions to make the nomination by acclamatiod and unanimous. The cnair held this could

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TERRE HAUTE, IND., THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 27, 1889,

not be done till all the counties changed which deeired to do so. Motions were made on behalf of Morey, Dame, O'Neall, Jones and other candidates to make the nomination of Foraker by acclamation, and themselves withdrawing from the fight. The chairman securing partial order, asked if it was the desire of all the other candidates that Foraker should be declared the nominee by acclamation. This met with a mixed chorus of "yes" and "no," givirg evidence of considerable feeling. Finally about all the candidates were withdrawn, and on motions by Congressmen McKinley, Grosvenor, Thompson and others, who were mixed up in the rush for recognition, Foraker was declared the nominee of the convention amid the greatest confusion. The chair announced that they were unable to tell exaotly how many votee the governor had received, but it was about six hundred. The band struck up "Rally Round the Flag," and the convention joined in a general jollification which lasted for some time. General Grosvenor, McKinley and Mayor Gardner, of Cleveland, were appointed a committee to bring Foraker before jthe convention.

After a considerable wait by the convention the committee presented Governor Foraker to the convention amid wild demonstration. When quiet was restored Foraker proceeded to speak in a careful and measured tone. He said (hat the Republicans of the state had again nominated him for governor and he was there to accept the trust It was, he said, not of his own seeking. In fact, his plans and aspirations were all in another direction. A party which had heaped honors upon him he felt, regardless of his wishes, had the rigbt to call him to duty in any capacity and at any time. He believed he understood what this call to duty meant. It meant that he was to be the candidate for governor, and that alone. HiB last expression was received with much favor. The governor said he thought he knew what the nomination meant, as he had been there and understood something about the work. The balance of the speech was devoted to state and national questions, during which he aroused much enthusiasm.

F. J. Dickman, of Cleveland, was renominated for supreme judge by acclamation and without oppoeition.

E. L. Lampeon, of Ashtabula county, was nominated for lieutenant governor on the first ballot.

After Governor Foraker had completed his speech 1 here were loud calls for McKinley and General Grosvenor. The latter came to the front first and pledged himself to the support of the ticket, and said it was the ticket of the Republicans and it was the duty of all to take hold and win a victory in November. Major MoKinley was still more brief in his remarks, but urged upon all tt eir duty and the supi of the ticket. The name of' E. L. Lampeon, speaker of the house of representatives, and who had made the canvass for governor, was placed in nomination for lieutenant governor by Senator Kerr, of Richland county. There was an evident deeire in the convention that no other name be offered, as it waa pretty generally understood, and had been so represented, that the governor preferred Lampeon for a running mate. S. A Conrad, of Stark, was also offered as a candidate. Private J. M. Dalzall, of Noble county, was presented for the honor, but before the call of the oil for the ballot had progressed -far the names of Dalzell and Conrad were withdrawn and Lampson nominated by acclamation. The only other contest in the convention was that for treasurer of state, and the following names were presented: John C. Brown, of Jefferson township, the present incumbent John C. Sheffield of Huron .Thomas B. Harvey of Ashland, and W. T. Cope of Columbiana. The vote resulted: Brown, 421 Sheffield, 142 Harvey, 98 Cope, 166. Brown was declared the nominee of the convention.

It was generally expected that in case Foraker was nominated the other candidates for the lesser offices would stand successful muster. The ticked was completed by the following nominations: Urban H. Hester, of Van Wert, clerk of the supreme court D. K. Watson, of Franklin, attorney general F. J. Dickman, of Cuyahoga, judge of the supreme court, and Wm. Hahn, of Richland, member of the board of public works. John Hancock, of Ross county, who is serving an unexpired term in the office of school commissioner, was nominated for the short and full term.

It was nearly four o'clock before the convention concluded the business, having been in continuous session from 10 a. m. A large number of the delegates had left the city as soon as the head of the ticket was disposed of, and the balance of the work claimed but little interest. A vote of thanks was tendered the chairman and secretary. About all the defeated candidates and delegates left the city on the late trains A majority of the Republicans seem well satisfied with the day's work and where formerly some feeling existed there were expressions that theyjwould go in to win.

GREAT BRITAIN DEFIED.

Portugal Rescinds an Important Concession -Oermsnj'a Encouragement. LONDON,

June 26.—The Portuguese

government to-day canceled the concession it had granted for the building of a railroad at Delagoa bay. The British consul at Delagoa bay has asxed that a man-of-war be sent there to protect the interests of the British subjects.

It is reported that Germany is backing Portugal in an endeavor to counteract British influence in Africa. Lord .Salisbury, in the house of lords lsst evening, stated that the government had earnestly requeeted Portugal to refrain from taking hasty action in order to give time in which to settle this difficulty. He declared that it would not be within Portugal's right to refuse to arbitrate the matter.

The government has issued a decree setting forth that the Delagoa Bay nil road concession was cancelled because the parties to whom the concession waa granted had failed to keep their engagements. This decree further declares that the government will take up the work of constructing the railroad and will indemnity the concessionaries for the work they have already done. The Portugese minister of foreign affairs will examine into the diplomatic question pending between Portugal and England.

An Ofllcer a Victim of l«prosy. BOMBAY,

June

26.—The

THIRTY-FIVE. UVES LOST.

Three Freight Trains in Collision on the Pennsylvania Road at Latrobe.

MANY CARS WITH MANY MEN GO OVER A BRIDGE,

Tramps and Workmen From Johnstown Caught in the Debris Burned or Drowned.

PITTSBURG,

June 26.—A triple col­

lision of freight. trains occurred near Latrobe, Pa., forty miles east of this city, on the Pennsylvania railroad, about

11 inches in height. JOHN CORTCHLOW,

UNKNOWN

R.

Gazette says

that a brigadier general of the British army, who naa been stationed at Madras, has been attacked with ^Bfosy. The name of the officer is not given.

2:30

o'clock this morning. Thirty cars were wrecked and seven persons killed, four of them unknown tramps. Freight train No.

west bound, left Latrobe and

308,

had just reached the bridge when it collided with an extra freight train, No. 1,313, coming in the opposite direction. Another east bound freight was standing on a side-track on the bridge and the wrecked trains crashed against it, causing one locomotiv^^^and a number of cars to Tgo over the embankment into the creek, a distance of fifty feet. Engineer Caldwell and his fireman were supposed to have been kilted instantly. Their bodies are still in the creek. Brakeman Miller was terribly crushed. He is still living but will die. The bodies of four tramps were taken from the wreck.

The following dispatch has been received from GreenBburg, Penn.: The wreck at Latrobe this morning about three o'clock was terrible in the extreme. It is probable that thirty-five or forty lives are lost. Thirty-one cars went down over the bridge and are piled one upon the other in the water. The conductor of the freight states in all probability thirty or forty men ore still under the wreck, as he put off at Dei ry station about) forty-five men, who werecomingfrom Johnstown. He states that when he moved out a good many of them got on again. A carload of lime in the center of the train was the last to go down, and it was scattered over the pile of shattered cars. Then the debris took fire, and notwithstanding the efforts of the people to put out the flames, it is still burning. Arms and legs of the victims, can be Been protruding from the debris.

LATROBE,

5

FERGUSON

feet

of Homestead, Pa.,

aged about 35 years a leg and arm were burned off. UNKNOWN man, dark hair, heavy mustache, about 40 years, 5 feet 11 inches.

man, dark brown hair,

smooth face, about 26 years old. UNKNOWN man, head almost burned off- ..

CHAS.

on inside or mem­

orandum found in pocket was the name, "Charles E. Harden, Miller, Northumberland county, Pa."

MYERS MERHOOD,

aged about 35 years.

BENJ. EMERICH,

supposed to be the

front brakeman, aged about 25 years had silver watch and revolver. The dead are being taken to the undertaking establishment of F. J. Stader, as they are recovered, and prepared for burial. It is almost certain that from twenty-five to thirty people were killed in the wreck. The water in the creek at the point where the accident occurred is about twelve feet deep, and it is expected that ten or twelve bodies are held in the creek by the wreckage.

John H. Miller, a flagman on the freight, states that the proper signals were given when the position of the shifter was discovered, and Engineer Caldwell answered, but the speed was too high. Pour of the injured taken from one car stated that eleven others were in the car, and in another box car it is stated by one of the rescued that there were fifteen or twenty men. One or two of the bodies taken from the wreck were terribly burned by the lime which covered the wreck. At 9 o'clock to-night the work of clearing the debris was stopped until to-morrow.

An Accident In Tennessee. GALLATIN,

Tenn., June 26.—A terrible

accident occurred this evening at Bledsoe, on the Chesapeake & Nashville railway, running from Gallatin to Scottsville, Kentucky. The passenger train due in Gallatin at 11 o'clock jumped the track and the' passenger and baggage coaches went down about sixty feet. Conductor E. B. Buck and Mail clerk Henry Peacock jumped and were not hurt. About eight persons were seriously injured and several children were more or less hurt. An engine has left for the soene of the accident with Superintendent Meek, ot the road, and phyaicians on board. The wrecked cars were badly smashed and it is feared there area few bodiee under the wreck.

A Blc Failure.

ST. PAUL,

Minn., June 26.—One of

the greatest failures in the history of the Northwest occurred to-day, the Eureka improvement company, of this city, making an assignment, with liabilities between seven hundred thousand dollars and one million dollars. The assets are not yet estimated. Most of the outside creditors are in Chicago,

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Angeles,

Philadelphia and New York. The company was engaged in land deals, and an electric motor enterprise.

The C»ar Will VUlt Qenaaay. .Wr' BEBLIH, June 26.—The czar will visit

Emperor William after the letter's return from England.

An Odd Cause tpr aa Kxploalom at the Gas Works.

There was arf explosion at the gaa house about eight p. m. last evening that mighlhave resulted seriously,but which senraOTO frighten the workmen and was a note of warning to avoid serious danger in the future. Since the river gas well has been flowing an arrangement has been made by which the water and the gas are separated, the water flowing into the river and the gas being conducted to the furnace beneath the boiler in the gas house, and used for fuel instead of coaL The water as it flows from the well enters at the top ot a tank. In thia tank are strips of wood, crossed in all directions, upon which the water falls and the st earn is broken. By this method the gae is all liberated from the "water and the water flows out of the tank through a pipe at the bottom. The gas being liberated rises to the top oL the same tank i_ and escapes through a pipe to the furnaces. It has become a custom with many persons to bathe in the stream of water that flows from the pipe leading from the tank. An exoellent shower bath is thus secured free of charge, when night has concealed the 'place from view. The battlers have been accustomed to hold their hands over the end of the water pipe, thus holding the water in the tank until it becomes almost full, and, when flowed to flow again, a stronger A0w of water makes a better shower bath. This was the cause of the explo­

sion.

Pa., June 26.—The debris of

the wreck which occurred on the Pennsylvania road here .this morning is being rapidly cleared up. Up to 8 o'clock tonight ten dead bodies have been recovered. Those of Engineer Caldwell and the fireman have not yet been found, but it is expected they will be reached before long. The dead recovered up to this time are as follows:

GEO. CORGALL, 25,

of Jersey City.

HUGH KELLY,

Philadelphia his father

is a puddler at Lochiel iron works, Harrisburg, Pa. UNKNOWN man, about

25

years,

The man who was holding the water in the tank held his hands on the pipe longer than usual, the water filled the tank, the flow of gas to the furnace

wa8

shut off, the fire was extinguished, and no one knew these things until the exploeion occurred. When the water was let out of the tank the gas begun to flow to the furnace, there was no fire there, so the furnace filled with gas. But the furnace was hot, and presently the gas ignited with a flash that blew the Bmoke stack away, blew the furnace door open, tilled the room with soot,.and caused a loud report. Fortunately the smoke stack was loose and the door was not_ securely fastened otherwise the boiler and furnace would have been blown to atoms.

Mysterious Death of a Premlnent K. of P. MARSHALLTOWN,

Iowa, June 26.—

Charles Johnson, the well-known agent of the Iowa Knights of Pythias insurance association, died suddenly, at Spirit Lake, Monday evening. He had been sick a week, but had improved so much that his wife, who had gone there to nurse him, returned to her home. Being notified of his death, she went after the body, but was not permitted to see it, the report being started that he died of small-pox. She claims that directly after her arrival parties there fired the building in which Johnson died, and' that it was burned, body and all. She charges the attending physicians with the deed. There is a difference of opinion as to Johnson's disease,_*and much excitement prevails. '-Thb widow returned to Marshalltown thiB morning, prostrated with grief and horror. The state board of health is investigating the matter.

The Sulllvan-Kllraln Figlit. NEW ORLEANS,

June 26.—Regarding

the governor's proclamation against prize fighting in Louisiana, it may be stated that the managers of Kilrain never contemplated having^ the battle ground within the jurisdiction of thiB state. Mr. Bud Rennaud, who has local charge of the affair, said to-night that the proclamation would not in any way interfere with the arrangements made. Messrs. Harding & Stevenson were interviewed at their hotel as to the effect of the proclamation. They concurred fully in the opinion that it could have no possible effect on the meeting of Sullivan and Kilrain as they never intended locating the ring within the jurisdiction of Louisiana. Consequently they feel no special interest in the matter.

Normal Professors Bny Property.

Professrs R. G. Gillum and E. M. Kemp, of the Normal school faculty, have been purchasing property in the city, aa will be seen from the real estate transfers in another column. Professors Gillum and Kemp are making their interests identical with those of the city by investing money they have earned here, and are thus not only benefitting the city as good instructors, but are property owners and circulate money in the city.

Cost of Chinese Labor.

R. J. Franklin, the United States consul at Hankow, has published an interesting description of rice culture in central China. He states that the working classes subsist almost wholly on rice, and that the cost of living for a family ot six persons is about twenty cents a day. This accounts to- "he cheapness of Chinese labor. unnds receive from ssven and a half to ten and a half dollars per year, besides food and lodging.

Boycotting a Necessary Evil. LONDON,

Established

MR. POSTMASTER GREINER.

The President Makes the Appointment o! a Postmaster to Sueeeed Reagan.

WHEN THB CHANGE WILL LIKELY TAKE PLACE.

No Promises Out For the Subordinate Positions—A Sketch of the Life of Mr. Greiner.

Mr.D. C. Greiner was the happieet man in the city yesterday afternoon, ., and passed the afternoon and evening receiving congratulations from his friends upon his appointment as postmaster for

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Mr. Greiner authorizes the announcement that no promisee have been made?? for any of the positions in the oflioe and that the deputy poetmaster has not been' finally selected. It is probable that he will go into office just in time to celebrate the Fourth of July. His blank bond is yet to come .from Washington, be filled and returned before the commission is made out.

Mr. Greiner is so Well known in the city that it would seem to be needless to: give a sketch of hiB life, but it may intereet some persons to know that he was a Buckeye before he was a Hoosier. He was born at Fairfield, Green county,

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ber of parliament and lord mayor of Dublin, appeared before the Parnell commission to-dsy. Mr. Sexton would not say that he opposed the principlee of the Fenian society. He claimed that boycotting was a necessary evil.

A fter-Dlnner Speeches.

Algernon—Say, grandpa, here's a picture of a Roman banquet, and they are all lying down to eat. They dont do that way now, do they?

Grandpa—Er—well, yes there is more or lees lying done at public dinners still. —[Toronto Grip.

Death of aa Eraasvllle Cltisen, EYANSVTLLE,

Mrs. Trombley lying on the floor and lamenting that she had been whipped by h©r husbBiid. H©r husband said that she just had another drunken fit. Mrs. Trombley accompanied Patrolman O'Donnell to Justice Felsenthal's office and had a warrant issued for Trombley's arrest, complaining that he had knocked her down and had kicked her in the side. Patrolman O'Donnell was given the warrant, and was deputized to make the arrest as special constable, and the -. arrest was postponed until this morning,....

Runaways.

M'liss, one of the trotters in training on the track, was being driven east of the city yesterday afternoon by her driver, Murphy, became frightened at a milk wagon and ran away, breaking the sulky badly but otherwise causing no serious damage.

A horse, driven to a buggy by two men, whose names are unknown, became frightened at the Military band at Seventh and Main streets yesterday afternoon and ran away, throwing the two men out of the buggy anil kicking the buggy to pieces. Tbe men were thrown out at Seventh and Ohio streets and the », horses ran west on Ohio to the river where it was caught.

A Neighborhood Row,

Frank Beeheimer, a cooper, waa ar--rested on a warrant yesterday afternoon, for assault and battery on Eilert Harmes, both living in the south part of the city. Beeheimer pleaded guilty and was fined $10 and costs by Justice Felsenthal.^ Before pleading guilty he stated to the court that he had assaulted Harmes because the latter had struck Henry Grogan, Beebeimer's step-eon with, a club. From the statements made by Beeheimer, it appeared that Harmes had driden the boy away from a

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Fendricb, a prominent cigar and tobacco manufacturer, known all over the country, died here this morning.

Foreign Notes.

The woman'! congress wa* opened at Paris. M. de Baismes delivered an oration. The Bnasian army will be equipped wit}i new rifles of small caliber. Tbe weapons will be manufactured In France.

Walter Bice Howell Powell, member of parllaIn woo nwroii wwwi, v. r— meat for Wert Carmarthenshire, l» dead. Mr. Powell was a Liberal and in favor of borne rule for Ireland.

The NoroeVremra, commenting oo the Austrian emperor's speech to the dekgajlons, criticises Ida Mtoieuee to Bulgaria as being eapedallf dtoecttd acslnst Bussla.

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by striking him with a club. Thetrial ot Harmes, who was arrested for assault and battery on young Grogan, will occur this morning.

The Celebration of the Fourth,

The Fourth of July will be appropriately celebrated at Youngstown. The W. C. T. U. have taken charge of matters -here, and are arranging for a grand celebration. They will be assisted by the G. A. R, several of the neighboring Sunday schools, and the general public, and will give a basket picnic in a beautiful grove near the town. The ROT- W. K. Halstead, of Bloomington, Ind., and a native of this county, will deliver the address. The Squire Has the Family's Patronage.

Justice Pelsenthal united in marriage Mr. Nelson Smith and Miss Maggie Biggs, at his office, Tuesday evening. Within the past five weeks Justice Pelsenthal has also pronouno^d the marriage ceremonies for Mrs. Smith s, nee Biggs, mother and brother. Mr. and Mrs.

Smith and their familiea reside in this county, south of the city.

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department at Washington was received at the poetoftice about the same time the telegraph brought tbe news of .. Greiner's appointment, announcing that the receipts of the office had caused it to be ranked as a first-class office, and that the salary from that date would be $3,000 per year, instead ot $2,900, whereupon Deputy Postmaster Haney remarked that was adding

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near Dayton, November Tth, 1844, and consequently was just 44 years of age the day he stood at the polls and worked for General Harrison's election as president. He was but a boy when in 1861 he enlisted in Company E, Sixteenth Ohio volunteer infantry, and at the end of the three months service he re-enlist-ed in the •Forty-fourth infantry. Hewas severely wounded, and for a time was not with his regiment, but later, when it veteranized as cavalry, he rejoined it and went with it with Sheridan to the Shenandoah. He was under fire twenty-eight times. He returned to Fairfield at the end of the war, and in 1867 settled on a farm near Clinton, this state. A year later he moved to this city and was for a time in the hominy business. Since 1880 Mr. Greiner has been in the shoe business, and of late years has been engaged in their menufacfrure for the wholesale trade. He was married twenty-one years ago, to Miss Mary E. Baur, daughter of the late Jacob Baur. There are fdur children, three boys and one girl.

Ifo one has any doubt that Mr. Greiner will conduct the affairs of the poetoffice in a first-class manner, with first-class Republicans to help do it. -Captain Allen Tindolph, who wan yefl--terday appointed postmaster at Vin- •*. cennes, is well and favorably known here, where he has often come as captain of Wabash river steamboats. v. -S3

Frank Trombley Whips His Wife,

There was a disagreement in Frank Trombley's family last night, of which the outside world was notified about ten p. m. by a pitcher coming through the window and being broken to pieces in the street. Several spectators repaired to tne scene immediately, headed by Patrolmen O'Donnell and Butler, and