Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Marion County, 6 July 1883 — Page 1

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WHEN INDICATIONS. FRIDAY.—Partly cloudy weather and localraius; nearly stationary temperature“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.”—Proverbs, xxv; 11. BUY YOUR SUMMER CLOTHING AT THE WOE N N. B.—Tbe largest and best stock of Summer Underwear and Gentlemen’s Furnishings ever Shown in the State. RITUALISTIC PRACTICES, Disliop McLaren Announces that They Can* not Be Tolerated. -•- Chicago, July 5.-— Bishop McLaren, of the Episcopal diocese of Chicago, has addressed a letter to the parish of the Church of the Ascension, in this city, presided over by Rev. Arthur Ritchie, in answer to one sent him one week ago. A controversy had arisen over the high ritual observed by the pastor, and which, apparently, induced the Bishop at a late diocesan convention to announce his views upon the matter. Rev. Ritchie recently tendered his resignation, and the letter from the parish to the Bishop urged him not to accept it, and in addition proceeded to discuss the question of ritual. The Bishop responds in a mild tone and expresses his affectionate solicitude for both pastor and parish, but asserts that the order of solemn mass, when there is no communion of the people, as printed and used at the Church of the Ascension, is not the order for the administration of the Lord’s supper or holy communion, as set forth in the book of common prayer. It is doctrinally and liturgically a different service, and, says the Bishop, no priest, Roman. Greek or Angelican, save Mr. Ritchie, celebrates the Eucharist by means of such an office. The Bishop asserts that he lias no prejudice against a lawful ritual of an ornate character, and has no sympathy with that kind of control which seeks to regulate every detail of a clergyman’s work, but he cannot make a compromise with law-breaking, which is apparently the case in this instance. It is thought the controversy will result in an attempt to form anew church body observing an extreme high ritual. THE KNIGHTS OF LABOR. The Movement to Reorganize Gaining Favor Among the Trades. Pittsburg, July 5.—A movement to reorganize the Knights ’of Labor, or establish in its place a federation of trades, each independent of the other, which was reported a short time ago, seems to be gaining strength. This afternoon Secretary Morten said the Amalgamated Association, which is the strongest trades union in the country, has been in favor of a federation of trades for five years. Tbe Iron Moulders Union of North America, has also declared in favor of the new movement, and the Labor Tribune, which is the organ of the iron-workers, glassworkers, miners and other trades, says in its issue, to-day, that the management of strikes was never intended by the organizers of the Knights of Labor, and that its machinery has been found defective in this respect. A call for a national convention will likely be issued shortly. OBITUARY. The Duke of Marlborough Found Dead on the Floor of His Room. London, July 5. —The Duke of Marlborough died of cardiac syncope to-day. He was Bixty-one years old. His death was very sudden. He was slightly iqdisposed yesterday, but dined with the family at the usual hour, and retired apparently well. He was dead on the floor of his room this morning. The Right Hon. John Winston Spencer Churchill, was born June 2. 1822, and educated at Eton and Oriel College, Oxford. When Marquis of Blaiulford, he was returned to Parliament in April, 1844, from the family borough of Woodstock, which he represented until his succession to the dukedom in 1857. He became known in Parliament for his efforts to increase the usefulness of the established church, and he secured an amendment to what are known as Sir Robert Peel’s acts. was appointed Lord Steward of the Royal Household In Jufy, iss6, and held the office of Lord President of the Council, in Mr. Disraeli's administration, from March, 1807, to Degeiubej-j 1808, The Duke was Lord Lieutenant of Oxfordshire, a Prince of the Holy Roman Empire, and, as descendant of the great- Marlborough, through the female line, enjoyed a pension of £5,000 per year, the palace of Blenheim, and “the honor and manor of Woodstock.” lie was married, July 12. 1843, to Lady Frances Alice Emily, eldest daughter of the late Marquis of Londonderry. Though his ancestors were profligate both in money and morals, the deceased lord was a sort of religious ascetic. He was twice offered the Vice-royalty of Ireland, accepting the honor the last time, Nov. 28, 1876. _ Another Bullot for Senator. Concord, N. H.. July s.—The ballot for United States senator to-day: Whole number, 274; necessary for choice, 138; William S. Ladd. 1; Jeremiah Smith, 1; Charles H. Bartlett. 2; Charles H. Burns, 2; Charles H. Bell, B; Gilman Mars ton, 14; Aaron F. Stevens, 15; Tames F. Briggs. 30; James W. Patterson, 28; Edward H. Rollins, 86; Harry Bingham, 02.

THE NATIONAL CAPITAL The War Between the PostmasterGeneral and the Lottery People. The Rulings of the Former Indicate that All Lottery Companies Will Re Placed On tlie Same Basis. The Investigation Begins to Look Serious for Mr. Hill. The Liquor Men Disappointed by an Adverse Opinion from the AttorneyGeneral—Cossip of the Capital. THE LOTTERY QUESTION. Indications that All Lotteries Will Be Placed on the Same Basis. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Washington, July s. —Postmaster-general Gresnam’s ruling in the lottery cases may be fairly foreshadowed by the questions asked by him of the lottery counsel during their argument to-day, and by his incidental observations. From the tenor of his queries the inference was drawn that he hud doubts whether a business which might possibly be regarded as injurious to public morals could be made less injurious by a local law conferring certain rights upon a company doing such business. His remarks caused doubts to rise in the minds of his hearers whether he subscribed fully to the view advanced by Judge Howe touching the broad rights of the Louisiana State lottery under its State charter. He said plainly, that unless he found himself compelled to do so by the law, he should not grant to one lottery company the privileges of the mail and deny them to others, whether operating under local charters or not. On that point his mind was already made up. The mails should be open to all lottery companies or to none. The lottery men were wholly unused to this sort of treatment. Heretofore they have had no trouble convincing Postmastergenerals that they were in the right, but they discovered that Judge Gresham was thoroughly posted. It is pretty clear to their minds that he will rule all lotteries out, unless his hands are bound by the acts of his predecessors. Hearing Argument To the Western Associated Press. Washington, July 5. —The Postmaster-gen-eral, to-day, heard arguments relative to the question of the legal status of the lottery companies, which involved the entire lottery question in all its phases. General W. W. Beikflap and 0. W. Moulton appeared for the Louisiana company, and Mr. Stiner \\’ill appear against that company. It is understood that he represents Mr. Robertson, of Louisiana, who made the fight in the House against lottery companies last session. It is claimed that he Louisiana company is enjoying privileges not accorded to others, while the company maintains that as it exists by and under the laws of Louisiana it is a legal institution, and should be so recognized by the Postoffice Department. D. W. Sanders, of Louisville, represents the interests of the Louisville comnany, but was not heard today. Colonel Moulton spoke three hours, and at the conclusion of his argument the Postmaster-general said the mere fact that a lottery is recognized by a State as a legal institution did not lessen the responsibility of the government in the premises. He seemed to think that both companies should be placed on the same footing, but did not indicate what his views are concerning the legality of the institutions mentioned. EVADING WHISKY TAX. The Attorney-General’s Opinion a Surprise to the Distillers. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Washington, July s.— The opinion of the Attorney-general on the bonded whisky question submitted to him is a great surprise to the whisky men, who were satisfied he would decide in their favor and open wide the door for a wholesale evasion of the payment of taxes failing due between now and the first of January. Whisky owners were expecting to get rid of paying $8,000,000 or $10,000,000 by shipping their spirits to Bermuda and storing them there until relieved by Congress of a portion of the responsibility. The effect of the decision will be to cause no little distress among the holders of whisky, upon which tax falls due within the next six months. Gist of the Opinion. To the Western Associated Press. Washington, July s.—The Attorney-gen-eral has given an opinion to the Secretary of the Treasury that the exportation of bonded whisky to Bermuda with a view to its reimportation for the purpose evading or delaying payment of tax is not an exportation within meaning. The Attorney-general holds, however, that taxes due upon spirits at the time of exportation is collectible upon its return to this country. THE HILL INVESTIGATION. It Assumes a More Serious Form tliun the Defense Expected. Washington, July s. —lt would seem that the investigation of the supervising architect’s office has assumed a more serious form than that expected by the defense, for this morning the well-known lawyer Enoch Totten appeared as counsel for Hill, in addition to Thomas, who defends both Hill and Bartlett, Robbins Sl Cos. Mr. Coleman introduced a copy of a letter dated January 10, 1877, from Mr. Hill to Superintendent Oakshott, inclosing for certification vouchers for extra iron work on the New York postoffice building, amounting to $26,069. Mr. Wilbur, recalled—Had placed illuminated tiling in the New York postoffice, and was familiar with the work performed by Bartlett, Rubbins & Cos. Two machinists

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were employed for one-half day in refitting the tiling, but the bill charged for twentynine and one-quarter days’ work. Mr. Coleman read from Superintendent Oakshott’s report a recommendation that the above mentioned bill be disallowed because some of the work was charged for in another voucher as a separate item. All papers connected with the construction of the heating apparatus in the Chicago postoffice was then called for by Mr. Coleman. Mr. Totten replied with an argument attacking the sufficiency of the sixth charge relating to heating apparatus, to which Mr. Coleman rejoined at some length. Chairman New criticized the prosecution for their failure to prepare the case before the sessions of the commission. Mr. Coleman replied that the defense held all the essential papers. Mr. Totten said Mr. Dixon, of the Dixou Island Cranite Company, would like to be heard in answer to the reflections made upon that company’s connection with the Philadelphia granite contracts, and the commission agreed to hear him on July 13. James A. Lowe, of the supervising architect’s office, told how the plans for heating apparatus were prepared by persons not in the government employ. In answer to an inquiry from the chairman, Mr. Coleman said he believed the prosecution could close the case next week. Mr. Thomas said the defense would consume but three days. Chairman New tried to secure a promise from counsel that they would conclude next week, but Mr. Coleman refused to make such an arrangement. Adjourned till Monday. THE TRADE DOLLAR. What Should Be Done In the Way of Its Redemption—The Staudard Silver Dollar. National Republican. “What will be the upshot of this tradedollar agitation?” was asked of acting Secretary of the Treasury New last evening. “Trifcre can be only one outcome to it. Congress will have to take care of the trade dollars outstanding. They were coined as dollars; they have the government stamp on them, and the joint resolution of Congress taking from them their legal tender quality was to gratuitously bastardize its own child. The same power will have to legitimatize the infant it needlessly disgraced. The easiest, best and cheapest way this can be done will be to make the trade dollar redeemable in standard dollars. The standard dollar has grains less silver than the trade dollar, but is legal tender, and that makes it worth a dollar. It will always be worth a dollar unless Congress does with it, as it did with the trade dollar, and bastardizes its own offspring, an unnatural proceeding it is not likely to repeat. The seven and one-half grains difference in the bullion value of the two dollars will pay the cost of recoinage, and perhaps leave a profit.” “Would not such a move as you suggest cause a current of trade dollars to set in from China?” "The trade dollar circulates for what it is intrinsically worth, and as it is worth seven and a half grains more than the standard dollar, there is no danger of the coins now in circulation in Asia coming back on our hands. What can those into whose hands it has gone get to take its place, I should like to know?” “Having told me what is going to become of the trade dollar, tell me something about the standard dollar. What is going to become of that?” “It is going to remain what it is now until the end of time for aught I know—a legaltender dollar. I might say, however, that we have about enough silver dollars for the present, and I am in favor of stopping their further coinage. I was an original silver man. One of my reasons for advocating the coinage of the existing standard dollar was to assist in the resumption of specie pa}’ment. It served its purpose in that direction admirably. As I said before, I think enough dollars have been coined. One can have too much of a good thing, you know.” “When the government goes out of the market as a purchaser of silver, won’t the price of that metal depreciate to such a degree as to drive the standard dollar out of circulation?” “That will be impossible. No power can drive the standard silver dollar out of circulation so long as it is receivable at the Treasury for its face value. Don’t lose sleep on that account.” MINERAL LANDS. Decisions by the Secretary of tlie Interior in Two Important Cases. Washington, July s.— The Secretary of the Interior has decided in the case of the ltob Roy mineral lode, of Helena, Montana, that where two applications covering in part the same ground, and the first application made has been abandoned, the ground in controversy comes within purview of the second application, and is subject thereto. Previous to this decision it has been held by the department, in the case of abandoned land in controversy, that the abandoned tract should revert to the public domain. In the case of the Bob Tail mineral lode vs. the Caledonia lode, in the Whitewood mining district, Deadwood, D. TANARUS., the Secretary of the Interior decided that after a claimant had obtained judgment in his favor in a court of competent jurisdiction he is at liberty to take the necessary steps pointed out by the statute to obtain a patent; he need not wait until the time for claiming an appeal to a higher court has expired; he may proceed, subject to being again stayed by appeal, but if appeal is taken the steps which lie had taken subsequent to the judgment toward obtaining a patent are held to be valid if he be finally successful in the higher court. GENERAL NEWS. Another Question About Foreign Paupers Sent to This Country. Washington. July s.—Another question has arisen in the Treasury Department in connection with “assisted immigrants” at the port of New York. Several days ago, the steamship City of Richmond arrived at New York with seven pauper immigrants on board. They were landed at Castle Garden, and the steainsdip soon after departed on her regular trip.. The question to be decided is as to the disposition to be made of the pauper immigrants—whether to send them back to their own country by another vessel or allow them to remain in this country. The Father of Mrs. Hush, Washington Special. Major Melburne, the father of Mrs. Bush, who lately has achieved such notoriety at Milwaukee in connection with General Grant’s son-in-law, Mr. Sartoris, is a clerk in the War Department. Ho is greatly depressed over the stories afloat concerning his daughter. He supposed, until the recent expose, that she was in Paris pursuing her art studies. No one was more surprised than he

when she turned up in Chicago with a husband. It is reported that he is trying to induce her to return to him in Washington. Wrong Impression About Letter Postage. Washington Special. An impression that the two-cent letter postage went into effect on July 1 seems to have obtained popular hold, as numerous letters with two-cent stamps on them have been dropped into the po9toffice here and in other cities since Saturday. All such letters wiil be held for postage. It may be well to repeat that the reduction of letter postage to two cents does not take effect until October. Mr. Huss Says Ho Isn’t Married to Lotta. Washington, July 5.—A statement having been published that Lotta was married on last Tuesday evening to O. Edwin Huss, tbe latter publishes the following card: Washington, D. C., July 5. There is no foundation for tho minor of the marriage of the distinguished actress, Miss Lotta M, Crabtree, and myself. O. Edwin Huss, Notes and Personalities. Washington. July 5.—A postoffice has been established at Hurlbut, Porier County, Indiana. Hon. John C. New has been acting Secretary of the Treasury during the absence of Mr. Folger. General Crook is expected to arrive this afternoon or evening. After consulting with him upon the Indian situation Secretary Lincoln will go to New York and confer with the President. Absalom Blythe, United States Marshal for the District of South Carolina, has tendered his resignation. The extension by the Mexican government of the agreement giving the American troops the privilege of crossing the border in pursuit of marauding and hostile Indians is taken as an evidence that the authorities of that country are well pleased with the result o t General Crook’s expedition. THE ANTI-MONOPOLISTS. They Speud the Day iu Discussing Tlieir Platform. Chicago, July s. —Little progress was made this morning at the national conference of Anti-monopolists. The proceedings were marked by good order, all present having been recognized as delegates. The committee on resolutions was not ready to report, and tlie interim was filled with speeches on the advisability of organizing anew party and the stand it should take on the tariff. Letters of encouragement from Anti-monopoly bodies of Oregon and New Jersey were read to the convention, espousing the objects for which the assemblage has been called. Mr. Brand, delegate from Nebraska, while in favor of free trade, was willing to put the question aside, provided the platform contemplated the suppression of all kinds of monopoly, and particularly railroad monopoly. Samuel Crocker, of lowa, characterized the present tariff system as a scheme of robbery, and he asserted that the delegates from liis State were not present to keep quiet on questions which involved the robbery of the farmer class. Mr. Wolff, of New York, urged the convention to confine itself to the question of antimonopoly, and not attempt to organize a new party until it had a million votes at its back. Mr. Lamb, of Kansas, said the convention had been called to organize anew party, and it was bound to abide by this resolve. Kansas had the nucleus ready for anew party. William Dodge, of the District of Columbia, made a speech directed at the railroad companies of the country, claiming that they had robbed the people of 200,000,000 acres of the public domain. Ex-Congressman De La Matyr, of Indiana, discussed tlie greenback question, and stated his belief that the country was ripe for the organization of anew party directed against monopolies. He declared that in a nation where the average salary of the working people was S3OO a year and another class had incomes ranging from SIOO,OOO to $1,000,000 annually, there w’as every prospect of a revolution. Rev. R. Heber Newton and A. H. Dunganne, of New York, were admitted as delegates. The afternoon session was not entered upon until 3 i*. m. Mr. Streeter, of Illinois, submitted the platform prepared by the committee, which advocated a postal telegraph system, abolishment of tlie national banking system, establishment of a graduated income tax, and of postal savings banks. It denounced gambling in the necessaries of life and protection of the patent laws, and favored confining the taxation power of Congress to assessing taxes for the necessary expenses of the government only. Discussion followed upon the various provisions of the platform. The following officers were elected: President, John F. Henry, of New York; secretary, I). F. Sliver, of Indiana; assistant secretary, N. B. Killiner, of New York: treasurer, Edwin Lee Brown, of Illinois, and a vicepresident from each State. Adjourned. An Injunction Wanted. Nashville, Tenn., July 5. A bill was field in the Chancery Court to-day by John It. Beasley, tlie defoated candidate for Governor in the last election on the Greenback ticket, and long recognized as one of the leaders of the so-called extreme low-tax element, seeking an injunction restraining the State funding board from funding what are known as the railroad bonds, comprising seven-eighths of the Slate debt. The bill does not attack the constitutionality of the bonds of the State debt proper. A few days ago Beasley attempted to obtain a similar injunction from Judge Williams at Winchester, who granted the injunction under which the hundred-and-three bill was finally declared unconstitutional, but Judge Williams declined to grant it. It is not believed that there is the slightest probability that the action of Chancellor Merritt will be otherwise. Beasley’s object is supposed to be to keep up the agitation of the State debt question among tbe low tax or repudiation element. SteskiiiMliip Arrivals. Boston, July s.— Arrived: Iberian, from Liverpool, Phildelpiiia, July 5. —Arrived: Lord Gough, from Liverpool. London, July 5. —Arrived: Weasland, Helvetia, Gallia, Wisconsin and Pieter de Couinck, from New York. New York, July s.—Arrived: European steamers Australia and Carlton Tower; Canada, from London; France, from Havre. Queenstown, Julvs.—The steamship Belgravia, from New York for this port, which was spoken (disabled) by the steamers England and Rugia, reached here to-day.

THE HORN BROOK KILLING Full Details of What Seems to Have Been a Deliberate Murder. Tho Assassination Caused by the Doctoi’s Refusal to Submit to His Murderer's Black-Mailing Demands. A Libidinous Richmond Wretch Arrested for Attempted Rape. Accidental Drowning at Michigan City Suspicion that Lawyer Hicks Committed Suicide—Gleanings. INDIANA. Details of tbe Murder of Dr. Horubrook, of Pike County. Special to tlie Indianapolis Journal Princeton, July s. —The dispatch in the Journal to # -day concerning the murder at Union, Pike county, gives incorrectly tlie names of both parties to the fatal affair. The murdered man was Dr. W. P. Hornbrook, and his murderer one Sam. Herainger. The circumstances of the murder are about as follows: Heminger has lived for some time on Hornbrook’s farm as a renter or hand. During his residence on tlie farm he had received many favors from the Doctor, among other things gratuitous medical services to his family. The Doctor found his renter to be improvident and trifling, and began trying to get rid of him. He was met in his effort by a charge from Heminger that his wire had been insulted by Hornbrook during a time when he had given his medical attention, and demanded for this a certain sum of money. Hornbrook indignantly denied the imputation and gave Heminger to understand that he need not repeat Ills demand for hush money. The latter’s demeanor from this time on was so ugly as to lead Hornbrook’s friends to urge him to pay something to the fellow and thus avert further trouble. He declined to act upon this advice, saying he would die rather than tacitly confess a crime of which he was guiltless. Heminger meanwhile had been ousted from the farm and was living on the bank of White river north of Union. On the afternoon of the 3d of July the latter came to Dr. Hornbrook’s office in Union, and approaching the Doctor, who .was sitting on the porch of his office leaning against the door-casing, asked him if he was ready to settle that matter with him. Hornbrook replied that he owed him nothing, find had no settlement to make with him. Heminger at once drew his revolver, and Hornbrook, seeing the movement, jumped to his feet, and as he did so received the fatal shot through his chest. As he staggered backward in his office the assassin fired two more shots, one taking effect in the shoulder and the other above the elbow. By this time Hornbrook had reached a revolver somewhere in the office and fired one shot while he and his murderer were j’et in the office; the latter ran out and the Doctor, already in the throes of death, followed to the stoop of the office, and leaning against a post, with both hands on his revolver, took careful aim at the fleeing murderer and pulled the trigger, but his weapon snapped. He immediately fell and asked for water, but before it was brought he died. I visited the scene of this foul murder to-day for the purpose of attending the funeral services, and think the circumstances of the death, both remote and immediate, as herein presented, are pretty near the facts in the case. Dr. Hornbrook was a physician of very considerable prominence, and was justly deserving of the reputation he bore in his profession. Notwithstanding he managed large farming operations, he found time to be a real student of medicine. He had reached the age when most physicians begin to lose interest as investigators, but attachment to and activity in medical societies during a few past years brought to him anew zeal, and, as it were, a second professional growth. In all the community in which he resided lie was esteemed a model in honor and integrity. Testimony of the truth of this was borne by the vast throng that was assembled to-day in and around the hamlet church and burying-ground. Although a busy season, the fields were emptied of the sturdy farmers for miles around, that they, with their families, might pay tribute to the memory of a good man. In person Dr. Hornbrook was of imposing appearance. His intelligent and handsome face was ruddy with health, and his broad shoulders, deep chest and sinewy limbs indicated a man to whom nature had allotted as his rightful heritage a long and healthful life. The charge made against the Doctor by his murderer and wife is believed by no one in all the county. The universal sentiment is that if his memory may not be protected against tlie vile shafts of slander, now that his lips are forever sealed, then no value may henceforth attach to the record of a pure and blameless life. The murderer is in jail at Petersburg. Tlie Unveiling of tlie Williams Monument. Vinccnucg Special. Governor Williams was buried on his own farm, which consists of several thousand acres, although the cemetery is used as a burial ground forthe surroundingeommiinity in which he resided. At 11 o’clock the exercises were opened with prayer by Rev. Mr. Hall, of Wheatland, after which Judge Win. E. Niblack stepped forward to preside at the ceremonies, and in a few choice words announced the purpose for which they had assembled. He then introduced tlie Hon. Daniel W. Voorhees, who had come from New York especially to perform his patriotic duty to the memory of the dead statesman, who was so recently the chief magistrate of our State. Mr. Voorhees spoke entirely from manuscript, and presented an exhaustive review of the early history of Indiana, as well as the early life and character of the deceased Governor. He spoke feelingly of the dead as a man whom he had learned to love and revere, and said that while iu constant associa-

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tion with Governor Williams in the last day* of his life he found in him the most nobl impulses, possessed of the simplest and kindest of hearts, and he was loved and respecter by all who knew him. He referred particu larlv to the campaign of 1876, which was I hard-fought and determined political battle, During all that year, in the thickest of the strife, Governor Williams’s broad ami well-de-veloped characteristics never shone out more brilliantly than at that time. He never lost his temper, never uttered an unkind word to his opponents, was always kind, patient and unselfish throughout that struggle, counseled moderation, and tempered his words of advice and counsel with a wisdom and forethought that reflected the true manhood and integrity he possessed. Mr. Voorhees was with him during that memorable campaign. He had learned many lessons from our former Governor’s excellent deportment and keen judgement, which would last him all through his natural life. Senator Voorhees's address was excellently delivered, and consisted entirely of the history of tho deceased politician’s pioneer life and his later political record, and closing with a very fineeulogy of his characteristics as a public man and private citizen. Judge Niblaok then introduced ex-Oovern-or Baker, of this State, who appeared and addressed a few plain-spoken words befitting tbe occasion. As the dinner hour had arrived the audience was dismissed and dispersed to partake of refreshments that were promiscuously served at the neighbors’ spreads, who had brought well-fil!ei baskets, and at the hastily devised provision stands, erected to capture the dimes and nickels of the hungry.* There was not much preparation made for the reception of our distinguished visitors, and they found it necessary to sit on tho grass, with limbs crossed ala picnic style, and take what was offered to them in the way of chicken, pie, cake, bread and butter, and circus lemonade. But it was a happy crowd, and every one was as comfortable and enjoyed the pleasant pastime as though not a single individual of State or national reputation was in sight. After the dinner hour the interested people again gathered, and Senator Benjamin Harrison was introduced, who spoke for twenty minutes in an earnest and eulogistic manner. He referred especially to the spotless record established by the deceased while occupying the gubernatorial chair. Ex-Senator McDonald followed the distinguished gentleman, and briefly addressed the audience. Jason B. Brown was also intoduced, and spoke for several minutes in eulogy of the illustrious dead. At 2:30 the line of march was formed, headed by a band which discoursed sweet music, and the people proceeded to the cemetery across the way, where the large monument towered above the grave of ex-Gov-ernor \\ illiams and his wife, and the immense granite column was unveiled, after brief and appropriate ceremonies. An elegant floral offering was forwarded to the committee on arrangements by the Board of trustees and officers of for the Insane. Between 5.000 and 10,000 people gathered at the grave. The only thing to mar the pleasure of the day was tlie insufferable heat and still more insufferable dust, which was almost unbearable. Judge Niblack conducted the ceremonies with grace and dignity. The monument is- thirty feet high, made of granite, and was put up by the family of the deceased Governor at a cost of $3,000. Arrested for Attempted Rape. Special to the Indlanaoolis Journal. Richmond, July s. —The police* arrested Henry Droffett, a carpenter at Gaar, Scott & Co.’s shops, to-night, and locked him up on a charge of rape. Mrs. Kettle, a widow, residing on South Sixth street, near Main, reported to the chief that Droffett, an old friend and bench companion of her husband, had asked permission to take her daughter, a child eleven years old, to ride on the flying dutchman, and took her over to the springs at Glen Miller, where he made an indecent exposure and tried to commit a rape on her and a girl who accompanied them. When Mrs. Kettles found them they were sitting near the springs crying bitterly, and the appearance of their clothes corroborated their statement. Droffett is a gray-haired old sinner, who has the reputation in the shop of being foul-mouthed licentious. He is unable to furnish bail. Accidental Drowuing at Michigan City. Special to tho Indianapolis Journal. Michigan City. July s.—William Ryan, of this city, left his homo last evening, saying to his wife that he would go down to the harbor awhile. On leaving the house he took off his coat and shoes, as though intending to take a bath on reaching the water. This morning Mrs. Ryan, much alarmed, \va9 early on the street, looking for her husband, who, she said, had not returned. On inquiry it was learned that tie was seen, by parlies fishing near the place, to jump from the pier backward into the harbor, but as it was thought he only intended to take a swim, no particular attention was paid to his action. It was finally decided, this afternoon, to drag the harbor in tlie place where he was last seen, and as a result Ryan’s body was found. He had probably been seized with a craiup. and drowned soon after entering the water. Belief that R, S. Hicks Committed Suicide. Special to tho Indianapolis Journal. Evansville, July s.—Royal S. Hicks, a prominent lawyer at Rockport, whose death occurred a few days ago, is now believed to have committed suicide. He had within a year sustained heavy financial losses, and, in consequence, his mind had become seriously impaired. In talks with friends he took a gloomy view of the future, and made many remarks now believed to have had reference to a purpose to take his life. He left a letter addressed to Judge Mason, of Rockport, which is understood to contain a statement of his reasons for the mt. Mason refuses to make the letter public, but does not deny that the language proves suicide to have been the intention of Hicks, whether or not the purpose was carried out. ITorrio Thief Arrested. Special to tho Indianapolis Journal. Elkhart, July 5. —Our marshal succeeded to-day in capturing a horse thief, who had stolen a horse from John Andrews, of Buchanan, Mich., and for whom lie had been on tbe lookout, having a description of tho horse. The man refuses to tell his name, but says he traded for the horse. l*|;md I*sirk Assembly. Correspondence ot tho Indianapolis Journal. Rome City, J uly 4.—Everytuitu has been joyous and happy at 1 Grid Park to-day. Early in the morning the chiming oJ