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benefit of those tickets, she L willing to yield those twenty-five seats that, the veterans may obtain those seats and witness the proceedings. 1 Applause.) The Chair—You have heard the resolution. The first question before the convention is the amendment ofered by the gentlemanou the left. Air. Matthews —I most cheerfully accept the amendment from the gentleman on my right. The Chair—The resolution as amended will now be read. The clerk read the resolution, us follows: "Resolved. That the committee on distribution of tickets bo hoieby instructed to furnish five hundred tickets of admission t-o this hall during the sessions of this convention to the veteran soldiers who dosire to witness the proceedings, to be distributed according to the basis of lep resent at ion on this floor, and delivered to the ch&iriu&a of the respective State delegations.” A delegate from Arkansas—l would suggest Mr. Chairman, that there arc States represented on this floor who have quite large delegations here, and under the amendments that are offered they would be entitled to tickets to distribute. We have, unfortunately, few veteran soldiers among us. 1 think these tickets ought to apply to the States who have veteran soldiers. We should place them in the hands of the States that have veteran soldiers here.'and not in the hands of those State who have none. [Applause. 1 Mr. Massy, of Delaware—l rise to make an amendment. and that is that the resolution be so modified as that the distribution shall be made of those tickets by a special committee from the delegation from Illinois. [Cries of "No! no!”] So that these tickets—[Ones of "No! no!” and hisses.] If the suggestion made on the right- of the hall, by whom 1 know not, for l did not recognize the member, is to be carried into effect, then it necessarily will be that in a great many of the States represented here on this floor, from which there are no Ur ; ou soldiers present, the purpose intended to be accomplished by the resolution will have failed, sir. [Cries of "Nx lift.’’] The purpose being that these soldiers of the Union—the men who need no apology to be made for fhem in any Republican convention, and their right to be hero—l say that if any other arrangement than that now contemplated by the suggestion be carried into effect it will be futile to reach the object desired. and therefore I suggest that the resolution be so modified as to contemplate distribution through a special committee from t-ne Illinois delegation, to be selected by themselves. I Cries of 1 No, no.”] Mr. Manning, of lowa—l suggest. in response to the gentleman frrm Delaware, toat it there are any delegations present that have no Union soldiers or veterans, that the chairman of that delegation turn them back to the committee with that request, aud they be reapportioned to the States that have the Union soldiers. |Light applause.] The (’hair—Before the vote shall he taken I desire to state that T have just been informed by a member of the national committee that tickets have been issued for every seat in this hall. Is the house ready tor the question? All in favor of the adoption of the resolution will say aye—contrary, no. The noes seem to have it; the noes have it. and so the resolution is defeated. [Slight applause.] ADJOUKXMENT. Mr. Long, of Massachusetts—l move that the house do now adjourn until 10 o'clock to-morrow morning, f fries "At 11.”] I will accept the amendment to 11 o’clock. The Chair—lt is moved and seconded that tlte convention now adjourn until to morrow morning at 11 o'clock. Mr. Hnsey, of Maine—l wish to amend that oy making it at R) o’clock. I understand that at that time the committee on credentials will be ready to report, ft must, necessarily boa lengthy session, and there will he also a report from the committee on rules, and it is necessary to transact this business more expeditiously in order to get to close this convention. [Cries of *'9:3o,'’ ‘ 10:30” aud "11 o'clock.”] At this point a number of delegates and others rose, and cries of "Ingersoll” were heard. After some minntes it. was discovered that Mr. Robert U. Ingersoll was not present, the gentleman who had been mistaken for him being Mr. Allen. A delegate—l ask for the question upon the motion to adjourn nutil to-morrow morning at 10 o’clock. [Cries of 11 o’clock. ] A delegate—The motion to adjourn until 11 o'clock has been accepted by the mover of the original motion. The Chair—The question now is to adjourn until 11 o’clock to-morrow morning. To that motion there Ims been ;m amendment to adjourn until 10 o'clock instead of 11. Is that seconded? Cries irll over the house I second the motion. The Chair—Those in favor of that motion will say aye. and those opposed, no. The noes being louder and in more force . the Chairman said: "The noes have it. and the convention is now adjourned until to-morrow morning at 10o'clock. (Loud cries of "No, no,” through the house and general confusion.) The Chair—T wish to state for the Information of the gentlemen of the convention that a telegram has just been received by Senator Dolph from Oregon that by the election in that State on Monday of this week the Republicans had carried a majorty of the Legislature which secures —(Loud cries of "Read it.)” The secretary repeating the message to Hon. Senator Doipb—“l have to report that there is no longer any doubt that the Republicans have carried a majority of the legislature of this State, which will secure a gam of a senator to the United States Senate. [Tremendous applause. 1 They have also elected a Republican representative in Congress, and Oregon is *afe for the noinincer of this convention for President..” The convention then adjourned till to-morrow morning at 10 o’eloek. (AFTER ADJOURNMENT. A Mass Meeting in tlie Mall—Speeches by Oglesby and Horr. CHICAGO, June 4.— After the adjournment of the convention, and while the hall was still crowded, there were loud calls for Ingersoll aud Oglesby. The calls were kept up for a long time. Mr. Ingersoll did not respond to them, but ex-Governor Richard J. Oglesby did, aud made a long aud amusing speech, alluding in complimentary terms to the various candidates for the presidential noaiiuat um. Arthur, Edmunds. Blaine and the two Shev.nans. Logan, ex-Governor Fairchild, of "Wisconsin, General U. S. Grant. Harrison. Gresham, anti others were in turn ••omplimented bv the speaker, aud were applauded by the audience, tn conclusion, he announced that the Republican party was going to win, and that the American people would not allow that party to retire from the exercise of the sovereign powers of the nation. After Oglesby had finished his speech there were alls for Fred Douglass, to which, after a time, that responded. He excused himself, however. Min making a sp<*ech on account of the loss of his voice. Then the calls for Ingersoll were renewed, but its that gentleman was not present, a substitute was suggested in the person of Congrest'man Horr, of Michigan. who came forward and made a speech. He remarked that >.ix months sgo (hey had been told that the Republican nomination for the presidency would go a-begging, but there was not much sign of its going a-begging to-night. The edict had gone out that this convention would name the next President. Republican conventions had named the President for twen-ty-four years aud they had got into the habit of it and wore not going to break up that habit this year. He ridiculed the Democratic party in the House of Representatives. nnd its utter failure in the way of tariff revision. God.” he said, "would not have put the gold, and *oal. and iron in the bowels of the land if ho thought 'hat the Democratic party was going to run the coun-* try and abolish the tariff.” No Contest Against Mahoue. Chicago. June I.—The decision of the committee on credentials, in the contested Fifth Kentucky district ease, has created a good deal of excitement and ill-feeling, und it is said to-night that the committee will reconsider its action. If it doe.-, not, some mewliers of the Kentucky delegation threaten to take the matter before the convention. It is stated, upon good authority, that tlte Mahone delegation from Virginia will be admitted without contest. POWKLI CLAYTON. A {Statement of His Reasons lor Not Supporting; Mr. Arthur. Oil (DAGO, June 4.—Gen. Powell Clayton, in an interview to-dav, said: The usaerlkni lias been made ia certain newspapers that l had pledged myself and the Arkansas delegation 1. Arthur, und that I am now unfairly leaving him. Tb**-fact is, that 7 have never spoken or written a w.-rt to hr*i on the subject of his candidacy. I felt, friendly to him. and do yet. and if he had developed , Mif(ici*nt strength In his own State and other Northern State** that give Republican majorities, I would Irave supported him, and! think the Arkansas delegation would l*a vo joined me in this eon- < tusion, although three of the delegates inve, from the fir.st. been adverse to him. Our State convention was the second one held. Louisiana holding the first. At that time no North- . •in •slate had voiced its wishes, hence we had no light n the subject of Northern preference, and. for that cry i •••-.oil. our State convention gave no indication rhatever as to how its deleguies should vote, it being ~sier;illy understood that our unpledged delegation • t Ghirago should be governed by the result of the • nveations in the States that give electoral votes. Vji**n i ascertained that Mr. Arthur had carried only : ><> >t 4w< lve Republican congressional delegations in ! niou, and had failed to carry his own State*, 1 >• Mdantly came to the conclusion that his candidacy va-> hopeless.” _ JK X - SENATOR DAVID DAVIS. An Illinois Paper's Reasons for Asking His Nomination. Bloomington Pantograph. Why not nominate David Davis? Ex-Vice president id Davis is solid with many portions of the South, Halid with the solid men of New York, solid with Jlliuois, Indiana and Ohio, solid with the Pacific

States. Why not. keep these facts in view? Davis is not objectionable on the Chinese question, and always has been solid with the best and most sensible of labor reformers. The friend and supporter of Abraham Lidcoln, and the administrator of his estate, popular with all classes of the people, the peer of Blaine. Edmunds. Logan. Sherman and other great American statesmen, he would go before the people us a real representative American and a model candidate for President. The nomination of Davis, with Grow of Pennsylvania, White of New York, Hawley of Connecticut, Long of Massachusetts, or Fester of Ohio as the second name on the ticket would insure a sweeping Republican triumph, beyond the shadow of a doubt. In private said in public life there is not a blemish on bis character. Asa reformer he. has always been conservative enough to satisfy the business men, while he is radical enough to meet the approval of the laboring classes and the wisest leaders of the Republican party. With Judge Davis as the standard bearer of the party we aroconfident that we oaai recapture all the doubtful congressional districts that have been lost during the past four years, and thus secure the next Uungrews. Delegates from suck districts should bear this in mind. ifATtRKS OF THE CONVENTION. The Great Hall and Haw It Looked When Filled with People. “Gath’s” Letter. The average visitor went into a door, had one coupon torn from his ticket and then proceeded through a curving wooden hall of white plunks, which seemed to lead nowhere, but all at once opened ly a sort of hatchway into the enormous auditorium. These numerous passages, curried under the floor of the hall, all popped up as passengers come out of a cabin or hole through the deck of a ship. To see that hall naked was of itself a sight, and it bore the appearance of an enormous excursion scow with a glass roof. In the rear a portion of the audience was tilted up as on the poop of a ship. Then another enormous portion was slid forward at a gentle inclination, until a red railing was encountered. Beyond this sat the alternates. Then at another red railing the delegates, swallowed up in the enormous body of the audience, were to take their seats under little blue and gilt banners, each marked with :* star anti the name of a State. Flanking the delegates were chairs for several hundred press iuea not strictly reporters. In front of the reporters, pine tables, with crossed legs, occupied two levels, and here probably sat three hundred writers. Next above this, jutting forward, was the pi nee for the presiding officer aud his assistants; and then another mighty audience place was in their rear, probably of itself sufficient, to hold fifteen hundred to two thousand persons. Along tin? sides of the main audience w ere small boxes, numbered or lettered, in which priviledged guests and ladies sat. Then up under the girders of the roof was a long gallery not reaching the ends. In a sort of transept the stockholders of the building had made themselves a place to look down from the height of eighty feet upon the stage directly. In paiuling this building, red, white and blue were the colors, the white being obtained, by leaving a portion of the wood unpainted. The roof was blue, aud the skeleton and fra me-work red. One broad aisle, perhaps six hundred feet long, carat down the middle. The periphery was raised some feet above the floor. Painted shields of the different States. and insignia of the Union were nailed up around the entire bouse, and flogs were hung out with moderation. Into this place nearly ten thousand persons began to come at an early hour, and it became a wonder how any human voice was to be heard in the place. It was. however, the same liall which gave Garfield his last great audience but one. and his final victory. The handling of these great conventions has become so mueh a matter of method that there was no trouble on this occasion. A curious stranger might have been interested to look back at the different telegraph companies rattling their instruments, and the tremendous play of business as from this house went news or rumors to keep the whole country on tip-toe all day. Seats were in great request, and every person with influence had been pestered for a week. Persons came here from remote cities, and even other countries, and found no way to get into the hall but to buy the ticket of some one who relinquished it grudgingly from necessity. The Temporary Chairman. ( hiCairo Specials. John R. Lynch was born thirty-seven years ago. in Louisiana, of slave parents, aud remained a slave until the emancipation by President Lincoln. A purchaser of his mother carried her. with her children, to Natchez, where he attended evening school for a few months. By private study ho acquired a good English education. He engaged iu the business of photography at Natchez until 1869, when he was appoint ed a justice of the peace. He was alerted to the Mississippi Legislature in 1870, and re-elected in 1871, serving the last term as Speaker of the House. In 1872 he wax elected to Congress by the Republicans, and re-elected in 1 874. In 1880 he was again a candidate for Congress against Geo. James R. Chalmers, and was seateoafter a contest. In 1882 he received (5.700 votes for Congress, against 7,017 for Henry S. Van Eaton, the Democratic candidate. It was a funny sight to see Mr. Henry Calx>t Lodge and the firm-appearing Mr. Taft and the dashing and distinguished-looking General Clayton escorting the temporary chairman to the stage, and it was. too, in another light, a most solemn and impressive sight. Mr. Lynch is, in appearance, a pronounced negro, and there is little or no white blood in his voras. He is woolly-headed and Mack as the traditional ace of spades. Contrast this scene with twenty-five years ago, v, hen the ancestors of Henry Cabot Lodge’s fel-low-citizens in Massachusetts were mobbed and ostracized for sympathizing with the slave, and the negro was goods, a beast of burden, on a par with the ox, and was bought and sold iu the market-space, bow escorted by famous men and sons of famous men from historic Massachusetts, South Carolina and Kansas. These representative men escort a negro to the stasra to preside over a vast and illustrious assemblage of the brains, and patriotism, a*4 wealth, nnd intellect, and beauty of the generation. It was a great moment for the onioned people, and well did their honored representative behave himself. In a discreet, wise aud sensible wav In* addressed the convention, and failed to tnak the mistake of loquacity and verbosity characteristic of the negro orator w hen he gets a chance to cut loose in an eloquential way; and all this happened nu the very spot where twenty-four 3*eurs ago the first Republican President was nominated over his opponent, because that opponent, Seward, was thought to be too radical on vl>e slave question; in fact, was charged with being an Abolitionist, while Lincoln was held to be more conservative upon that question, and so a safer man. _ Characteristics or the Crowd. Chicago Special. The thing which separates and sets apart this cloud of human dust that hangs about the national winnowing from most crowds is that it is masculine, middleaged, given to gray hair and rugged features, to am pie waistbands, and a share, large and small, of this world’s goods or the power of buying of those who have it. Attendance on a national convention is an expensive luxury for everybody but the Southern delegate. You see men hustled here and there who are in the habit of taking seats on the leather cushions of bank parlors, and iaen conspicuous for unusual success in money-gettiug are too common iu this mob to attact attention. This great crowd includes, all sorts and conditions of men. and it is dotted with the political bummer, who is always astonishing you by his poverty the rest of the time anil his ability to pay bills convention weeks, or by bis still greater ability in persuading other men to pay his bills for him. But the surprising thing about tliis mob is that it Is a mob of marked men. Congress does not include the itiling forces of 5.000,000 voters; .State Legislatures do not: the big State political machines, able as they are. do not: but here, at a national convention, once in four years the ruling class in the politics of a great republic is visibly gathered, from the ouiek-matmered Massachusetts men, with their good clothes, high breeding and the organized ill-temper of an aristocracy, as displayed in men like Hoar and Lodge, to the men who were born plantation negroes and have risen to take a personal share in the selection of a President. All forms and classes of political power are here, and the consciousness of power, the possession of in rluence, the accustomed snare in the conduct of affairs give this mob a restrained habit of standing in buzzing groups, through which tears the Logan storm aud the Blaine whirlwind when some delegation leaves its headquarters and pushes its squeezing, shunting, cheering way through the throng from headquarters to headquarters. For all,these differences, it is a homogeneous mob. The extremes you know at a glance. There are two or three big cartwheel hats —Texan'*, of course—and the Southern negro in his own important self, his face shining with appreciation of the situation, and Ids shoulders alive with conscious pride. A man like Roosevelt.with his eager face and eye-glasses, is at another extreme, aud the Californian, a little rough at the edges and nil alive at the center. Is a type of his own. The world over you would never mistake another tvpe. the smallish, thin featured man with a composed. colorless face, a thick mustache curling around an extraordinarily thick cigar, dark as your boot, who interrupts n conversation hard by with Did von say Northern Pacific was off ’ I bog vour pardon, but I am u member of the New York .Stock Exchange.” But the great nation ;d alembic b y distilled this seething mass into the familiar American type of successful men. Alert., aware of his powers, not given to saving much, ctainsy in his amusements, and given to •>ad unconcern in his dross. but uncommonly facile in getting things done. Driftwood and human flotsam

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there is also, but the former is tlie coloring peculiarity of the crowd which the hard-worked managers are feeding through their threshing machines. Work on the Platform. Chicago; June 4.—The sub-committee on resolutions having completed their work, reported to the full committee at 3 o’clock this afternoon. Tho resolution.-, as reported wore read iu order, tor debate, and approved. The session lasted four hours, and adjourned without completing the platform. The principal point of discussion was understood to be the tariff plank, and it was finally recommitted to the sub-committee with instructions to report to the full committee, at 9:30 o'clock to-morrow morning. Tt is said the difference of opinion is not serious,, and will be readily settled at a meeting to be held later this evening. The resolutions contain a strong indorsement of President Arthur’s administration, declare for civil-service reform, in favor of an efficient navy, and a vigorous tariff plf uk. An Assault on Brewster Cameron. Chicago, June 4.—George Turner, of Alabama, this evening assaulted Brewster Cameron, ex-Ohiof Examiner of the United States Department of Justice, in the rotunda of the Grand Pacific Hotel. Cameron turned upon him aud struck him a severe blow upon the head with a cane. Hon. Paul Sfcrobaeh, of Alabama, seeing that his friend wee getting the worst of the encounter, liegan punching Cameron with his umbrella. The latter, however, was fully equal to the occasion, and came out first best in the fight. The occasion for cue assault, Mr. Cameron says, woe evidence which he was compelled to give before the committee qu expenditures in the department of justice concerning the conduct of certain Alabama marshals. General Sherman's Declination. Chicago, June 4.—The following is the text of General Sherman’s reply to ex-flenator Henderson’s dispatch. “St. Louis. June 3. "Hon. .T. B. Henderson—l answered by mail last night. If that letter is not received, please decline any nomination tor the presidency in language strong but courteous. ” Notes from Various Source*. The Hon. Robert Stratton, of Fort Wayne, acted as door keeper at the secret meetings of the Indiana delegation. Louisville Commercial: At least one “dark horse” has been successful ut Chicago. He is tho temporary chairman of the convention. Gath: I saw a letter last night from Washington City, saying: ‘‘At Mrs. Grimes's house they say they think there* will boa big Allison boom, yet.” Only one of the principal Chicago papers is reliable tor convention news. The Tribune and Inter Ocean are especially rampant, respectively for Bluim> and Arthur, and give all the news they print intense editorial color. John B. Henderson, of Missouri, whom Carl Schurz has greatly catered to, said hare that ho and be. if he wanted anything more to do with bettor men. than human nature at large. Such remarks impress tho reformer with a sense of some coming judgment* upon the earth. Washington special: Postmaster-geuoral Gresham has received propositions from influential quarters, including two Southern delegations and thochairman of aNorthwestern delegation, pledging their support if he would permit the use of his name. He replied that it must not boas long as Arthur was in tho field. Theodore Roosevelt, of New York, Is probably the youngest member of the convention. Hois twenty - four years old. of slight build, boyish in appearance, of light eomplextion. wears a straw hat, and has a little of tho dude iu appearance. He attracted universal attention when he rose to support Lynch. He spoke well, but could hardly bo heard throughout the vast hall. Perhaps there never was a move angry and disgusted, lot of people in Chicago than the sun set upon to-night. Strangers and citizens alike aw* disgusted at tho hoggish manner in which the affairs of the convention nave been conducted. Hundreds of people were unable to gain admission to the hall, while *]*eculfttors were howling tickets for sale at from five to sixty dollars each, and this, too. wlieu there were over two thousand empty seats in the convention. It is charged by tboift who know that. these seats are bold and will be sold to make money for Chicago men who have charge of the arrangements, ami who expect to make big money out of the convention. Clayton has. one arm gone, but it was not taken off by war. He was shot at enough in the war to have been mince meat: but Before the war he went gunning in Arkansas, and his arm had to be amputated. With one baud remaining, or. a certain occasion, he stepped up in the street U> General Catteraon, one of the. military chiefs of the State, and a Republican, and tlapued him in the mouth. Every soul expected to see film shot to piece. Cattersou was so astonished. and so admired the pluck of the wiry little fellow that he put his hands down, bowed, and went on his way. FOREIGN NEWS. The London Press oil the Situation In the Chicago Convention. London, June 4.—The Standard says: "At no time, perhaps, within the history of America has it been less possible to forecast the result at Chicago. The voting will be simply a triumph of men, not a victory for measures. Whatever the result, there are no great issues at stake. It is difficult to say wherein the Democratic and Republican platforms differ. The chief importance of the present convention consists in deciding how fur the choice of candidates can be influenced by the Irish faction in favor of stirring up ill-blood between England aud America. Salted Meat Imports Into Frauee. Paris, June 4.—The parliamentary committee inquiring into the importation of American salted meats approved the report agreeing to such imports After the meat is, by microscope or otherwise, minutely examined. The report, at tlw* same time, urges prohibition of importation of fresh meals from couutries whore it is known trichinae exists. A Wholenaie Murdems Arrested. Vienna, June 4.—A woman arrested to day at Vorauila. Hungary, confessed that she poisoned four husbands and hundreds of women iu the past two years. A number of accomplices were arrested. Cable Notea. The American cricketers met the gentlemen of Ireland yesterday. The Americans -scored the first inning 220, Ireland 88. Earl Granville is preparing a note to Washington in relation to the collection of conspiracy funds within the jurisdiction of the United .States. National Convention of Turners. DAVENPORT, la., June 4.—This was the fourth and closing day of the national convention of Turners. At the forenoon session resolutions were adopted renewing their stand against measure* which propose to control individual action, and declunng that they are in full harmony with the efforts against personal liberty; the resolution* also pretest against the misuse of alcoholic drinks; asking strong measure* for protection of workingmen against t-ne carelessness of employers in neglecting to provide sufficient barrier* against aocidents in mines and factories, and that a penalty for such carelessness may be imposed upon such employ<*tb; they also a*k for laws enforcing the sanitary and moral protection of women employed in mills and factories; denounce stage exhibitions of children aud children’s masqncrade*: declare against tho destruction of forest*, eto. The afternoon was agent in visiting places of interest about the city and Government Island. Alabama Democrats. Montgomery. Ala., June 4.—The Democrats, iu .State convention to-day, renominated by acclamation, Governor O’Neal. Secretary of State Phelan, and Treasurer Smith. M. C. Burke was nominated for auditor. The district conventions to-night made the following nomination? of delegate? to the Chicago Convention: First District—D. I*. Bristo, C. 11. fleett. Second District—J. T. B. Foord, J. H. (flisby. Fourth District—J. E. Webb, J. O. Compton. Fifth District —W. F. Wilkinson. S. J. Darby. Sixth District—T O. Clark, L. 11. Musgrove. Seventh District—.T. A. Walden, J. F. B. Jackson. Eighth District—Daniel Coleman, R. A. McClelland. Railroad Difficulties. St. Louis. June 4.—lt is stated here that information h;is been received From New York to the effect that application will soon bt* made for the appointment of a receiver for tho Texas & Pacific railway. It is also stated that tho Central Trust Company has been buying coupons on the mortgage 1 wilds instead of paying them, and will claim the right to name the receiver. D. B. Howard, auditor for the receivers of the Wabash. has issued a circular which states that the order of the court does not. authorize the receivers to pay any salaries or wages earned prior to December 1. 1883. Agents must, therefore, decline to redeem any time-checks covering services or labor performed before that date. ftteamship Arrivals. New York, June 4.—Arrived. Furnes.da, from Glasgow; America, from Liverpool; Weser, from Bremen. LONDON. June 4.—Arrived, Frisia, from New York; Lord Gough, from Philadelphia.

FAIRS FOR 1884. T.ist of State. District and Independent fairs —When and Where Held. Alien. For 4 - Wayne, Sept. 30 to Oct. 3; W. W. Rockhill. secretary. Bartholomew; Columbus, Sept. 15 to ‘2O; S. M. Glirk. secretary. Blackford. Hartford City, Sept. 16 to 10; B. G. Shrnn, secretary. Boone. Lebanon, Aug. 18 to 22£ John W. Kiso, secretary. Cass, Loganspert. .Sept. 23 to 27; D. W. Tomlinson. secretary. Clark, Charlestown, Sept. 9 to 11; Dennis F. Willey, secretary. C’lay. Brazil, Sept.. I to 6; D. W. Brattin. secretary. Clinton. Frankfort, Aug. 25 to 29; Joseph Heavilon. secretary. Dearborn, liawrencetrarg, Aug. 19 to 23; Will H. O’Brien, secretary. Deeafnr, Greeusbnrg. Aug. 2( to 30; Ed. Kessing, Monetary. Delaware, Muucio, Aug. 12 to 15; John F. Wildraan. secretary. Elkhart, Goshen, Oct. 7to 10; John W. Irwin, secretary. Fulton. Rochester, Sept. 23 to 2(5; John M. Davis, secretary. Gibson. Pi*iuceton, Sept. 15 to 20; S. Yet. Strain, secretary. Grant, Marion, Sept. 1(5 to 19; D. S. Hogin, seereta.ry\ Greene, Linton, Oct. 6 to 10; P. Schultze, secretary. Hamilton, Noblesville, Aug. 25 to 29; W. C. Vance* secretary. Harrison, Corydon, Sept. 1 to 5; J. A. Miller, sec rotary. Henry, New Castle, Sept. 10 to 20; W. W. Cotteral, secretary. Howard, Kokomo, Aug. 26 to 30; JiuT. R. Curiae, secretary. Huntington. Huntiugton, Sept. 15 to 19; Leon T. Bagloy. secretary. Jackson. Browns town, July 29 to Aug. 1; Joel H, Matlock, secretary. Jay. Portland, Sept. 30 to Ocb. 3; L. L. Gilpin, secretajy. Jasper, Rensselaer, Sept. 9 to 12; Ezra C. Nowell secretary. Jefferson. Madison, Sept. 2 to 5; Thos. K. Wat lington, secretary. Jonnihga, North Vernon, Ang. 5 to 8;C. D. Shank, sec rotary. Knox, Vincennes, Oct. 13 to 18; Gerard Reiter, secretary. Kosciuko. Warsaw, Sept. 23 to 26; H- P. Comstock, secretary. Labe. Crown Point, Sept. 9to 12; Harry P. Hcwfcil secretary. LaPorte, LaPorte. Sept. 23-to 26; Geo. C. Borland, secretary. Lawrence. Bedford. Oct. 1 to 4; N. E. Strout, secretary. Madbon, Anderson, Sept. 1 to 5; C. K McCullough, Mcuetary. Marshall. Plymouth, Oct. Bto 11; W. H. Conger, secretary. Miami. Porn, Sept. 16 to 20; John T. Stevens, secretary. Montgomery, Crawfordsville, Sept. Bto 13; F. L. Snyder, secretary. Newton. Muroeco, Sept. 2 to 5; D. M. Graves, secretary. Noble, Ligonier, Sept. 30 to Oct. 3; J. H. Hoffman, secretary. Orange, Paoli, Aug. 2G to 30; G. A. Buskirk, sec - retary. Parke, Rockville, Aug. 18 to 2o; W. J. White, seerotary. Itorry, Rome, Oct-. 6to 10; Israel L. Whitehead, secretary. Pike. Petersburg, Sept. 1 to 5; Goodiet Morgan, secretary. Pprter, Valparaiso, Sept. 16 to 19; R. S. Beach, secretary. Posey. New Harmony, Sept. 9 to 13, Frank D. Bolton, secretary. Pulaski. Winavoar. Sept. 23 to 26; John T. Holsinger, secretary. Ramlolph, Winchester, Sept. 2 to 5; L. W. Study, secretary. Ripley v Osgood, Aug. 12 to 15; Wm. R. Glasgow, secretary. Kush. KnehviUe, Sept. 9 to 12; Lem Link, secretary. Shelby. Shelbyville, Sept. 2to 6. Lew J. Hockney, jr.. secretary. Steuben, Aogola, Oct. 6to 10: B. F. Dowsou. secretary. St. Joseph. South Bond, Sept. 22 to 26; C. G. Towle, secretary. Tipton. Tipton, Sept. 16 to 19; Wm. Barlow, secretary. Vigo. Ten* Haute, Sept. 6 to 13; Win. H. Bunean, secretary. Wabash; Wabash, Sept. 9to 1% Fred. J. Snavelly, secretary. Warren. West Lebanon, Sept. 9 to 13; W. S. Fleming, secretary, Warrick. Hoonville, Sept-. 23 to 27; S. W. Taylor, secretary. Washington, Salem, Sept. 8 to 12; Fred. L. Prow, secretary: Whitley. Columbia City, Sept. 24 to 27; John Adams, secretary. Indiana District Fairs. Aotop District Association, Acton, Marion, Sept. 22 to 26; G. A. Stanton, secretary. Bridgeton Union, Bridgeton. Parke, Ang. 25 to 30; Dempoy Soy bold, secretary. Cambridge City, Cambridge City, Wayne, Sept. 2 to 6; G. W. Shultz, secretary. Dunkirk Union, Dunkirk, Jay, Ang. 19 to 24; A. C. Holley, secretary. Eastern Indiana Agricultural, KendallviHe, Noble, Oct. 6 to lO J. S. Cbnlegue, secretary. Edinburg Union, Edinburg. Johnson, Aug. 26 to 30; J. A. Thompson, jr., secretary. Fairmount Union, Fairnaount, Grant, Sept. 9 to 12; W. U- Winslow, secretary. Fountain. Warren and Vermillion, Covington, Fountain. Sept. 16 to 19: O. P. Lewis, secretary. Fruncesville Agricultural Franeesvillo, Pulaski, Sent. 30 to Oct. 3; VT. A. Brewer, secretary. Hom y. Madbou and Delaware, Muldletown, Henry, Aut'. 19 to 22; E. L- Elliott, secretary, knightstown Union. Knightatown, Henry, Aug. 26 to 29; T. B. Deem, secretary. Lnwrvuce District. Lawrence, Marion, Soph 10 to 20; W. B. Flick, secretary. Loogootee Agricultural, Loogootee, Martin, Aug. 19 to 23; G. >l. Shonun. secretary. Miami and Fulton, Mucy, Miami, Oct. Ito 4: J. Cuffing, secretary. New Ro*is Union. New Rosa. Montgomery, Aug. 11 to 15; H. K. Hadley, secretary. Northeastern Indiana. Waterloo, DeKalb, Sept. 29 to Oct 3; I>. A. Garwood, secretary. Orleans Agricultural. Orleans, OrtUflQ, Sept 3to 6; Henrv Reed, secretary. Phiintiukl Horticultural and Agricultural. Plainfield, Heudrieks, Sept. 3 to 5; W. H. Mill*, secretary. Southeastern Indiana. Aurora, Dearborn. Aug. 5 to 9; D. Lootutter, jr.. secretary. Switzerland and Ohio. East Enterprise, Switzerlwwl, Sent.. 9 to 12; Win. H. Madison, secretary. Union Agricultural and Mechanical. Union City, Randolph, Sept. 15 to 19; I. G. Stall, secretary. Wavne, Hours' aud Randolph, Dalton, Wayne. Aug. 2fl to 29; Job K. I>ennis, secrotary. Wells and Blackford, Five Points, Wells, Sept. 39 to Oct.. 3: J. D. Goodin, secretary. Xenia IMstrlct Union, Xenia, Miami, Sept. 2 to 6; J. W. Eward, secretary. State and Independent Fairs. Arkaiivrs Valley, A. X.. Wichita. Sopt. 30to Oct. 3. D. A. Mitchell, secretary. Wichita, Kan. Canada Exposition, Toronto, Sept. 10 to 20, H. J; Hill, secretary, Torouto. Car bond ale, 111., (’jirbondalo, Oct, 14 to 17; Sara T Brush, secretary, Uarbondale. Butler County, Hamilton, 0.. Oct. 6 to 10; C. Rothenbush secretary- Hamilton. O. Grand Dominion. Ottawa, Out., Sopt 22 t 027; Ilenry Wade, secretary, Toronto. Groat Central Pair, Hamilton. Ont, Sept. 30 to Oct. 3; Jonathan Pavia, secretary, Hamilton. Indiana, Indianapolis, Sept. 29 to oct4; Alex. Heron* secretary, Indianapolis. Illinois, Chicago, Sept. 8 to 13: S. D. Fisher, secrotary, Springfield. lowa. De* Mol no*. Aagusfc B 9 to Sept. 5; John R. Shaffer, secrotary, Fairfield. Kansas National Fair Association, Bismark Grove. Sept. 1 to 6; R. W. Cunningham, secretary, Lawrence. Kentucky. Lexingtou. Aug. 26 to 30; Thomas I*. Martin, secretary; Lexington. Michigan Western, Grand Rapids, Sept. 22 to 2(1, Juiue-s Cox. secretary. Grand Rapids. Minnesota. Owatouna, Sept 8 to 13; R, C, Judson, secretary. Farmington. Milwaukee Exposition. Milwaukee, Sopt 13 to Out, 18; T. R. Mercem. secretary, Milwaukee. Montana. Helena, Sept, to 13; Francis Pope, secretary, Helena. Nebraska. Omaha. Sept sto 12; R. W. Fiirncure, secretary, Plsttsmouth. Northern Wisconsin. Oshkosh. Sept. 8 to 12; A. C. Austin, secretary, Oshkosh. Ohio. Columbus, Sept. 1 to 5; I. N. Chamberlain, secretary. Cohirabus. Pennsylvania. Philadelphia, Sept 8 to 20; D. W. Seiler, secretary. Harrisburg. St. Louis, St. Louis, Oct. 6 to 11; Festus J. Wade, socrotaiy. St. Louis. South Carolina. Columbia. Nov. 11 to 14; T. \V. Holloway, secretary, Pomria. Texas, Austin, Oct. 7to 11; E. C. Bartholomew, secretary, Austin. Toledo. Toledo. Sept 8 tc 13; Chorlee Reed, secretary. Toledo, 0. Union Agriculture, Ky., Germantown. Ky., Oct.. 8 to 11: J. A. Walton, secretary, Germantown. Western Fair Association, London, Ont., Sept. 22 to 27; George Mcßroom. secrotary, London, Ont. Wisconsin, Madison, Kept. 15 to 20; Clinton Babbitt, secretary. Madison. American rat Stock Show, Chicago. Nov. 11 to 20; 1,. 0. Fisher, secretary. Springfield. 111, A Little* Excitement In New -Jersey. PhiitADRbPHIA, Pa., Juno 4.—The village of ITnraraonton, on the Camden & Atlantic Railroad, New Jersey, was greatly excited today over tho discovery of tho bodies of twentyone children buried in a small plot of

ground attached to a sanitarium, called the Wivison Home, under the supervision of Miss S. S. Wivison, a middle aged woman. The coroner’s jury found the children died from natural causes, aggravated by the neglect of Miss Wivison, improper sanitary arrangements and gross incompetence of tho nurses, VISITING THE POPE. How a Little American Girl Was Given Special Audience by the Holy Father. Washington Star. A gentle, winning and braw Kttle American girl who is traveling in Europe, caring devotedly for her invalid father, a retired naval officer, writes to a lady friend in Washington, giving the following bright and ingenuous description of an interview she succeeded in getting with the Pope: I went to another ante-room, waited a moment, was called, and went through more magnificent rooms to one more simple, when Monsignor Macchi, after speaking to two Passioniat fathers, came toward me. his pleasant face lighted up and smiling. He asked me: “Have you not seen the Pope?’’ ‘‘Oh. yes.’’l replied. “And kissed his hand and received hisblessingU he questioned. “Olx, yes,” I said.faintly. “And what more?” he asked, but with such a genial smile that T was encouraged to tell him I wanted your crucifix blessed specially, nnd I did so want the Holy Father to say a word to me! He laughed, but very kindly ask me all about myself; 1 said T Was American; Catholic from my birth; papa a naval officer, a convert; and wo \v.*re to leave Romo the next dav. Lie said the Holy Father was much fatigued, but he would see, and, il at all possible, I should have the pleasure I longed for, but not to be disappointed if I were refused; but I must wait a while longer. 1 answered I cou44 wait, wet* so long, and patiently enough. Special audiences, you know, mean several people who kneel about, and the Pope goes around and speaks to each one. and this, I thought, was the way I would have my pleasure, and while I was regretted F could not get more, monsignor sent, for me, and I was led through more grand rooms to one wherein. I found waiting tho lady from whom 1 got my idea of special audience. So, my lady friend. I had the satisfaction to know she had not got very far behind me. She left the room and I amused myself watching the three ladies who were waiting Their turn. when, imagine—my dear, imagine—I was the second one called, and before I could realize I had been called, I was in the room with our “high priest.’ He sat at one end of the apartment, all in white* and looked so benignly at me while, in few words, monsiguor made tho introduction of the little American girl, wko wanted his Holiness to say a word to her. Then he loft. The Holy Father smiled and looked so gracious that my fears vanished, and in a moment 1 was on my knees at his side and alone with him. I don’t know r if 1 fulfilled a single point of etiquette*. I am sura I only sailed him “mon pere.” and didn’t give him a single tith\ l could think of nothing formal. I knelt there half leaning on his knee, on which I laid my rosaries. In my left hand I held your crucifix, and in my right I clasped his dear hand, which I might kiss at will, while his soft, beautiful, keen eyes seemed to read my soul! He asked me all about myself, and (tear papa and mamma, and my home and my pleasures, and looked distressed when 1 told him of the triable which ever grieves me. He said he would pray for us each and every one, then gave your crucifix & special blessing, laying his hand on it and my precious little cross, gave me a benediction with both hands on my head, and then, with a wave of his hand and a sweet smile, dismissed ine; but before I went many steps he called me and sent particular blessing to pupa. I did not come out of tho room at all in tho proper way, for, instead of courtesying myself out, I turned and dropped on my knees in the middle of the room, when he again blessed me. and then, with my head up and my eyes full ot tears, I run out, and I don’t believe the Holy Father liked it any the less, for monsignor called me as I paused tq wait, and went into the Pope’s apartment, from wlwuco he hastily came carrying a silver medul, which he pressed into my hand, looking very, very pleased as he told me the Holy Father sent it, with a blessing, for my very own. This is my proof that I have not dreamt*i ail this, and the precious gift to the little American girl hangs on my rosary, a souvenir of a visit to be remem bored while I Jive. I did have sense enough left to thank tho chamberlains, one and all, as l passed, for their courtesy, and gat down stairs and out into my carriage, reaching homo at 11, and wondering if all the happiness had been mine. An Has ay ou the Copper Tea* Kotik*. E. W, B- iu Ntr York Kveniuv Post. To “begin as you can hold out’* is an old adage often repeated for the benefit of the young wife; it may be dwelt upon by the young house keeper at leftflt with prolit. One thing I never would “begin’’ with is a copper tea-kettle. I would never have the memory of that once bright but constantly dimming copper tea kettle haunting roe; that one bitter experience which may be an easily avoided. When thew aro only two members of the family and a competent girl in the kitchen, and the kettle may be kept bright, and that too< without great danger of the family drinkiu£ verdigris in their toa; but when tho children come, and tho mother’s roam is further removed from tho kitchen, and her watchful rare must be exercised over other and more important subjects than pots and kettles, the pleasure of having a copper ten kettle is greatly diminished, as it seems to be no longer posMblo for its good looks to be preserved. A good tin tea kettle, of medium sire, may bo kopt clean and bright at all times with little effort; and tho time and thought that must bo given during an ordinarily long Hfo to the copper vessel would easily bo used to better advantage. A thoughtful woman who wishes well to ail womankind, and who appreciates the beauty as well as the necessity of doing faithfully and with thought every humble duty that is owed to the home, is still SQfßfttttOQ* appalled when the conviction is forced upou her that the great mass of women think of nothing else. She fools with pain and with a grcjtfc sense of loss, tlmt the brains of most women, instead of being evenly developed, are necessarily the reverse. Who does not know, and esteptn. and pity some woman of her acquaintance who retiros from school with a scanty equipment iu the way of arithmetic, grammar ana spelling, aud who after that never opens a book, unless, perhaps, some light novel; who skims through the morning paj*r. noting possibly the last murder, but nothing more? It aeems as if even those women might bo awakened to something bolter, might be made to appreciate the meaning which others give to life, and might become interested in pursuits which give pleasure lasting long after the copper tea kettle has boon scoured into oblivion. Using Horses Unshod. Correpondence Country (tantloinan. My daughter has a fine mare, kept for her own driving, probably about eight years old. When first obtained sho stumbled frequently, both in harness and under tho saddle; was afflicted with corns, and was nearly always lame after shoeing. About thirteen months ago we decided to remove the shoes, and we have used hor unshod ever since. She is now free from corns, ami there is no stumbling; her hoofs are well formed, and becoming healthy. Sho was driven almost daily all winter, over both snow and ice roads, with so much safety that a man who one evening drove her attached to a cutter, up a small lull so smooth and icy that it was very difficult for a man to walk up it, said: “After this you may say she can climb a tree.” While she is still lame at times, there is much loss of it than when she was shod, and under present circumstances X should be unwilling to put on shoes again. We are in a mountainous region, and the roads are more or less covered with small round stones. In taking shoes off from h horse long accustomed to them, the tread will be awkward until the animal gets used to going unshod. To get tho full benefit of the change will require probably a year at le;ust, but with a young horse it would be different. I would never put shoes on them. When shoes at*o first taken off, the horse’s hoofs will require careful attention, until they are grown so that the marks of the nails are all Removed and tho hoof becomes healthy. It is well, as the hoof grows, to round off the edges with a file, so ns to avoid exposing a sharp edge to the ground, which would be apt to chip off. 1 derived much valuable information on tho subject from Mr. Robert Martin, of Westport, Conn., who lias used his horses unshod for about six years; also from a little work entitled Horses and Roads, by Free Lance, which may be obtained from G. P. Putnam’s Sons, New York city.

* A MATE FOR THE ELECTRIC GIRL. A Burning Boy Whom Water Will Mol Quench. New Orleans Thnes-Deraocrat. Perhaps the greatest curiosity the world has ever beheld hap Vw-en living in this city for tho last six years. Only a few of the immediate neighbors have evermore than heard the rumors that such a thing was so near and could be seen every day. Many of the children had seen the boy: and nurse girls, who had quit in affright, had spoken, of it. but no credence was given to what appeared to be such a wild impossibility. Tho other day, however, as the reporter was sauntering outin the vicinity of the fair grounds, he heard a street urchin who was all doubled up in his efforts to get a better vitw through a crack in the fence, say: “Little Jerry is a-fire again.” Findinga knothole, the reporter closed it up with his inquisitive optic, and saw a surprising right. Sitting there on the back gallery of tho little house with liis legs crossed, and in a per feet state of nudity, was a big, fat. chubby boy, enveloped in a flame of bluish light lie was literally on fire from the soles of his feet to thecrown of hi head. llis feet were burning as freely as sticks of kindling wood: his fingers were lighted like so many tapirs: bis hair was blazing like a pile of fat pine shavings, and the liquid flames were running up and down hi entire body. Ho sat there kicking his legs out, clutching at the flam© and laughing at the sensations it seemed to produce. When he would snap his eyes sparks liko those produced by striking flint with steel would fly out aud scatter in all directions. Then lw> would run his tongue out, licking.up the fire around him, then puff it out of his mouth In jets and curls as if it were smoke from a pipe. The sight was truly a wonderful one. All of a sudden lie gave a quick, strong blow, and all was extinguished, as if by magic. The reporter was now dumbfounded, but shortly recovered and sought the front door bell. It was evidoßtlT a ease requiring investigation. Quito a handsome middle-aged lady answered the ring, and. on being told the nature of the call, riie invited tho scribe in and told him all about little Jerry. She said she was his mother, and that her husband, John L. ILihbert. was still alive and doing contract, work on the railroad. Jerry, she said, was the youngest of three children, and wa* now six years of age. When ho was bom his very deep carnation color was the cause of much uneasiness to both parents, but the doctor said that at the worst it could only be eczema; so, as soon ay his constitution would permit, they commenced to rub him with all sorts of salves, ointments and liniments, but Jerry only became the redder after each, application of the prescribed preventives. Then the physicians said that it was some sort of hereditary complaint, but as no disease could be traced buck as far as the great grandparents, it was left to be supposed that the family tree must have been sivk at some period of antiquity, but recovered, only to break out again in little Jerry. Jerry, however, grew apace, notwithstanding the fact that lie was laboring under fcbe disadvantages of woighty medical opinions. Every month found him fatter and of a brighter vermillion hue, and by tiro time he was three years of age he was aglow with a red heat* Just about this time the nurse girl came in one morning screaming that Jerry was on fire and she couldn't put him out The mother ran to her boy only to find him in a circle of flame. Jerry was in full blaze, but was not being consumed. Water was thrown over him. but to no purpose. Then they wrapped him in a blanket, but it was useless. Jerry continued to bora right along. The incident treated quite a commotion in the house, and baffled the ingenuity of the inmates. Just then* however, the door swung ope i, a gust of wind came in, and Jerry went out. This was quite a relief, and gave time to send for a doctor. The doctor came, and on hearing what had luippened. immediately sent for more doctors. Consultation ou the subject discovered a variety of medical theories and opiuiaus, none of which, however, seemed 6o roach Jerry’s case, at least as far as curing it was concerned Tho girl explained that Jerry, at the time of the outburst, was sitting on the floor, along which ho drew his finger, calling to her to look at tho bright spot ou the end. Site looked, and saw the digit burning liko a candle. Suddenly it took a running start and Jerry was completely in flames. Ever since that day Jerry has been subject to catching on fire, and seems to enjoy the act immensely. A draft of air or a sudden puff of wind always puts him out. which he can do by blowing on himself. It is impossible to dress liim up, op for him to sleep in bed like ordinary children. His father has procured a small iron bedstead for his use; ho plays in the rain, and stands cold weather without either having the least effect on him. His mother laughed at tho suggestion or exhibiting him in public, but will allow any one who desires to call and see him at any time. The reporter '-tilled on several of tire eminent physicians of the city, and. although some of them have already examined the case, they were not prepared to pass any definite opinion on it. It might be the mixture of some kind of gases that in some unaccountable way got confined under the skin, and that contact with tho air caused it to ignite, it might be a germination of fluid electricity; but, nevertheless, it is an extra ordinary case,*and one that the faculty will endeavor to solve ami cure if possible. Blocking-Bird Food. Correa pendente Country Gentleman. I have prepared it for several years in the following manner: To one quart of pea meal add a tablespoonful of best salad oil: stir well; then add one quart of dtied bread erumhs, rolled fine. Stir all well together? and place in a clean pan. Put the mixture over a moderate fire and stir until thoroughly dried and slightly brown. When cold, add one ounce of ants’ eggs, which can bo procured at any largo bird store. I usually make a large quantity of the food at one time, us it keeps for two or three months—indeed, I think it would keep a year. I have fed three birds with this food for five years with splendid success. Every morning, when preparing to feeed the birds/ grate a carrot, and to two tablespoonfuls of bird food add about half a tableppoonful of the grated carrot. Mix it well, and you will be surprised to see how greedily your pets will devour their dainty meal Grate the carrots fresh when preparing to feed the birds, as it dries nnd becomes sour when it stands any length of time. If you cannot buy the pea meal, buy split peas and have them ground as > tine as flour at the uiiller’s. A Baiuful Shock to Fre&byteriuns* New York Evening I’ost. Ah a devout Presbyterian, Mr. Blaine must have been deeply pained when he saw by the newspapers of this morning what a tremendous day’s work his friends did for him in Chicago on Sunday. They not only created an uproar which drowned everything else iu tho city, hut in their official accounts of the day.s proceedings they scoffed openly at the Edmunds men for keeping their headquarters clood out of respect to New England Sunday traditions. In the almost innumerable authoritative announcements which have been made during tho past few months concerning Mr. Blaine’s religious opinions, he lias always beeu pictured as a devout Presbyterian, who passed all the Sundays of his youth in giving instruction in a Sunday-school. Thin exemplary conduct has been held upas a “bait’for the Presbyterian vote, and the Quaker vote in Pennsylvania, aud to this constituency as well a£ to Mr. Blaino himself the news of yesterday’s work will come as a painful shock. If it is thought better to give a sick person bits of ice instead of allowing him to drink a groat deal of cold water, wrap a small piece of ice in a clean white flannel cloth, put it into a bowl and let it stand by the bedside; provide a long pin—a hat pin is best; with this small pieces of tho ice can be detached with little effort, and no one need touch them with the fingers, as they can bo carried to the mouth with a teaspoon. Meroury and Potash Are dangerous even when administered by directions and under the eye of n good physician, and when put up in nostrums, often by incompetent persons, are apt to produce evil consequences. Be careful of these poisonous mixtures, or you may regret it. Swift’s Specific is not only preferable to these dangerous compounds in the treatment of Blood and Skin diseases, but eliminates the poison of .Mercury and Potash from the system by toning up the organism and forcing out the poison through the pores of the skin. Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free. Tiif, Swjft Specific Cos., Drawer 3, Atlanta. Go.