Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Marion County, 27 June 1884 — Page 1

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WHEN INDICATIONS. Friday.— Fair weather , slightly warmer. THE FOUNDATION. These are fundamental principles of the WHEN CLOTHING STORE: (1.) To keep at all times the largest, best, most comprehensive and reliable stocks to be found in this market. (Asa matter of fact, the WHEN CLOTHING STORE is the largest retail house in the West devoted exclusively to Men's, Youths’, Boys’ andChildren’s Clothing, and Furnishing Goods.) (2.) To bring the producer and consumer in contact, and thus save the latter the ordinary retailer’s profit. (3.) To stand by every representation. (4.) To take back (if returned uninjured) anything bought of us if the price does" not prove to be from 10 to 25 per cent, below any competition, or if, for any reason whatever, the buyer is dissatisfied with the goods. (5.) To do a business large enough to make the smallest profits fairly remunerative. The vast and ever-growing trade of the WHEN Clothing Store (now in the tenth year of its existence) attests the {mblic’s appreciation of an estabishment conducted on these principles.

BATHING SUITS. lawn Tennis and Boating Shirts. PAUL hT“KRAUSS, SHIRT-MAKER AND GENTS’ FURNISHER, Nos. 26 and 28 N. Penn. Street. THE GARFIELD MONUMENT. Awarding Prizes for Designs—Description of tlie Proposed Memorial. Cleveland, 0., June 26.— The trustees of the Garfield National Monument Association to day decided upon a design for the monument. They called to their aid, as experts in monumental matters, Calvert Vaux, of New York, and Henry Vanbrunt, of Boston. Both came here, separately made examinations of the designs, and gave the committee their criticisms. Neither had any knowledge of the authors of the dosigns or of the views of each other. The first SI,OOO prize was unanimonsly given by the trustees and both experts to George H. Keller, of Hartford, Conn.; tlie second prize of $750 to Chas. F. and Julius A. Schweinfurth, of Cleveland; the third prize, SSOO, to Motfet & Dovle, of New York. The artist to whom the first prize is awarded adopted the tower for the form of the monument. A carved and sculptured tomb is made the principal object of the memorial. The tower rises from broad terraces, reached by wide, spreading steps, forming a dignified approach; a projecting porch at the base contains a vestibule on one side, which is the keeper's office; on the other side is a room for relies and the visitors’ register. The vestibule leads into a round, vaulted chamber of stone, the domal roof of which is carried on eight massive, polished granite columns in a circle around the sculptured tomb in the center. The pavement is tiled in harmonious colors, and the whole lighted by riehly mullioned windows An aisle or ambulatory outside of the columns surrounds the chamber, the side wall of which is decorated with niches for statues or vases of flowers. A spiral stone stair case leads from the ambulatory to the top of the tower, 250 feet from the ground, the ascent winding about the tomb. Triple windows at irregular intervals command an extended view for miles in every direction, at one point looking out over Garfield's birthplace, eight miles distant. Outside of the iqonumeut, above the deeply recessed portal, is a terracotta baud or frieze of sculpture, sex feet in height, extending around the base of the towor, which is forty feet square. The friezo is divided into panels, with bas reliefs representing Garfield as- educator, soldier and statesman; the long and anxious watching of the world over the death-bed; the funeral procession from Elberon to Cleveland; the cornice of the tower bears the arms of the different States. Garfield's remain’s will be inclosed in a Crypt below the level of the chamber, under the carved tomb. A family vault will be provided back of the chamber.

SUNDAY BALL PLAYING. An Bffort to Determine Whether It Is a Misdemeanor or a Breach of the Peace. Columbus, 0., .Tune 26. —A new turn was taken by the defense this morning in the eases testing Sunday base ball playing. The members of the Brooklyn club waived examination and were bound over in SSO each. When the cases of the Columbus club were reached, they demanded trial. After hearing the case of Charles Smith, second baseman, he was bound over in SSO. During this hearing counsel argued the legality of arrests made on Sunday. This defense was overruled by the justice. When the case of Fred IT. Carroll, the catcher, was called this morning, it was continued tili Tuesday next, in order to prevent a finding until the legality of the arrests made on Sunday could be tested in a higher court. Meantime, amittimus was issued directing an officer to keep Carroll in custody till Tuesday, and proceedings were immediately begun in tlio Common Pleas Court for a writ of habeas corpus to release him, on the grouud that arrest for misdemeanor on Sunday is illegal. If he is released, that settles the making of arrests during the progress of games on Sundays so as to st.ui them, but arrests can follow the next day. The magistrate, in order to reach them, held Sunday playing to be a breach of the peace, rather than a misdemeanor. This is the question at issue. The cases against the directors of the base ball club, and the street railroad company, have been continued, ponding the test by habeas corpus. Central Pacific’s Credit Is Good. San Francisco, June 26.—The Post publishes au interview with Mr. Brander, vice-president of the Nevada Bank, on the rumor that the hank had refused a loan to the Central Pacific. Mr. Bran.ler denies it, as absolutely false. The company had always received every accommodation asked for, and the bank was ready to furnish them all the money they might need.

THE LATEST FOREIGN NEWS. China Violates the Recent Treaty and Makes an Attack on the French. Contradictory Statements as to the Result of the Eight—-Prance Takes Measures to Obtain Satisfaction. Indications that the French Cholera Scare Is Scarcely Justifiable. The English Conservatives Decide to Present a Motion ofCensure —Spirited Debate on Germany’s Colonial Policy. FRANCE IN THE EAST. A French Fore© Ambushed and Surprised by Chinese Regulars. Paris, June 26. —Hanoi dispatches state that Chinese regulars,with artillery, have entrenched themselves at Langson, in violation of the treaty. They attacked the French forces on Monday, while they were on the march, killing seven and wounding four. General Negriet immediately set out with reinforcements. General Millot telegraphs that the French numbered 7,900. They were on the way to Langson, and though greatly outnumbered,routed the Chinese. The French lost two officers. A later report says the French forces near Langson were surprised in a narrow defile, and nearly cut to pieces. After a Cabinet council, to-day, the government telegraphed General Millot to suspend the departure of troops from Tonquin. Admiral Courbet's squadron is ordered to join the naval division of Admiral Lespes. commander of the French squadron in Chinese waters. Admiral Courbet will have a conference with Patenolre, the French embassador to China, now en route to Tienstin from Hne, respecting measures for obtaining satisfaction from China for the affair at Langson. Advices from Saigon state that the Governor of Cochin China had given audience to the King of Cambodia, and the latter affixed his seal to the proclamation establishing French authority over his people, in accordance with the treaty concluded with France a few days ago. The Governor assured him that France, would carry out the treaty with moderation, legality and good will, and the King would soon be convinced that France desired his prosperity and the prosperity of Cambodia. The King expressed confidence in France. Prime Minister Ferry stated in the Chamber of Deputies, to day, that Patenotre had been ordered to proceed to Pekin and demand satisfaction for the Chinese violation of the treaty at Langson. He said, also, that Admiral Courbet had gone northward with the ships under his command, to support the French demands.

THE CHOLERA AT TOULON. Six Deaths Yesterday—The Disease Confiued to That City. Toulon, June 26. —There were six deaths from cholera to-day. It is reported that there were eight deaths from cholera yesterday. The authorities are sparing no effort to minimize the outbreak. Rouvier, member for Bouches Du Rhone, stated in the Chamber of Deputies, at Paris, today, that the number of sick from cholera at Toulon was inconsiderable. Although the first case occurred June 13. the malady was not extending. Persons who fled from Toulon had not propagated the disease elsewhere. The exodus continues, many persons leaving the city daily There were eight, deaths from cholera to-day, and twelve new cases were taken to the hospital. Business at Marseilles is at a standstill on account of the cholera at that place and at Toulon. The public fete of July 14 has been given up. Views of M. I'usteur. Paris, June 26. —M. Pasteur, the celebrated scientist, in conversation with a reporter, said: “I have no doubt that cholera is contagious.” “English authorities,” ventured the reporter, “admit that it is infectious, but deny that it is contagious.” “Much confusion in the use of these terms exists,” the professor rejoined. “Where does infection end and contagion begin? We are still at fault as to the media by which the disease is transmitted. Perhaps it is the water, perhaps by the atmosphere. I agree with Prof. Roch’s theory of bacilli, but their existence is not yet scientifically proved.” “Do you think the disease will spread far?” “If it be real Asiatic cholera it will spread all over France, doubtless, but with what aegree of intensity cannot be predicted. The old notion that such diseases always rage with the same intensity is exploded. The virus may be of any intensity. I have in my laboratory rabies nearly inocuous and some infinitely more terrible than dogs experience. This ma}'be a weak species.” Periodical Recurrence of the Disease. True Asiatic cholera, a virulent form of septic cholera, always originates in Hindoos tan. The year 1756 marks the recognition of periodically returning twelve-yearly epidemics connected with the great twelve-yearly Hindoo festivals at the temples. The epidemics recurred iu 1763 and 1781, in which latter year 5,000 English troops, after camping on foul pilgrim grounds and drinking polluted water, were attacked. In two days 3,000 were affected. Three times twelve, or thirty-six years subsequently, the great epidemic of 1819 occurred. This proceeded up the Ganges as far as Allahabad, and then deflected southward as far as Bundeleund, in which the Marquis of Hastings was carrying on war with 90,000 men against the Mahrattas. In two weeks 9.000 men succumbed. Bombay prepared for it, but it reached there, going from village to village, and thence spread up the Persian gul f , where 18,000 persons died, and from there to the Caspian sea, and by land and sea to the mouth of the Volga, where it died out. In India the epidemic spread in every direction, being conveyed in ships south to Ceylon, and also west and east to Africa and from there to Muscat, at the foot of the Persian gulf; thence down again southeast to Bombay. In 1826 another pestilence appeared in the north of India, and epidemic cholera broke out at Hurd war. Thence it was carried back to Cabool. It spread over the Asiatic caravan route, extending to Moscow, and was distributed all over northern and western Russia, whence it was conveyed to Berlin and Hamburg and over to London. After it had prevailed in England and Ireland, it was carried over to Canada in 1832. by emigrant ships, and one regiment in Quebec lost 200 men in a week. From Canada it was distributed to all the national posts and forte in the West, and from them was carried down the Mississippi to New Orleans by October 1, 1832, where 6,000 persons died out of a population of 55,000. The next twelve yearly epidemic commenced in lower Bengal in 1841, and advanced over India. It was eventually fcarried to Holland and England, and thence to Havre. It was also again brought to New Orleans,'and spread to Cincinnati, St. Louis and San Francisco. The last great twelve-yearly epidemic commenced in India in 1865. The pestilence was earned to France, and finally reached New York, and from there was distributed in 1860

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in every direction over the United States west as far as Kansas. There has been no return of cholera in this country since 1806, though it was predicted for 1877. GLADSTONE’S POLICY. The Conservatives Decide to Present a Motion of Censure. London, June 26.—Sir Stafford Northcote presided at the Conservative meeting at the Carleton Club, to-day, and urged the party to support the motion of censure which he was about to introduce. Some dissented, advocating delay until the Egyptian conference acts. The meeting decided in favor of immediate action. Lord Randolph Churchill was present. In the House of Lords, to-day, Earl Carnarvon gave notice of his intention to introduce a motion of censure of the government’s Egyptian policy. The motion is couched in the same wor<!s as that which Northcote will move in the Commons, except that it omits reference to Egyptian finances. _ GERMANY’S COLONIAL POLICY. A Lively Discussion in the Reichstag, in Which Bismarck Participates. Berlin, June 26.—There was a lively discussion of Germany’s colonial policy in the Reichstag, to-day, in connection with the consideration of the proposed treaty of commerce with Corea, and the bill providing for subvention of colonial steamship lines. The Conservatives and National Liberals spoke in advocacy of the subsidy scheme; the Clericles and new Liberals urged examination of the details of the measure before making the bill a law. Bismarck resented the reproach which the delay necessary for such examination would imply. He expressed regret that a portion of the House did not place the necessary confidence in him. It was not a question, he insisted, now, of pursuing the colonial policy by subvention and protection, nor of entering upon a utopian scheme of founding new provinces; but Germany could not withhold protecti in from Germans abroad when it should be demanded. A refusal to grant protection would be equivalent to a declaration of insolvency, and Germany could not afford to assume such a position. The delay in bringing this measure to discussion was explained "by the protracted but friendly negotiations with England with regard to Angra Pequena In conclusion, Bismarck said he regretted the condition of his health prevented his saying as much on this topic as he wished. He should reserve the right of reverting to the subject at some time next session. Bismarck, in the course of his speech, said: “I would remind the house that some time ago an outbreak and second war with France were generally expected, and that the inclination therefor existed everywhere. Nevertheless, you must near witness * that I did not allow it to come to pass. The different governments of France since 1870 have maintained confidence in Germany. Our relations with France are as confidential and amicable as with any other country. There exists complete trust in reciprocal treatment and in our mutual honor. 1 am pleased at having an opportunity for mentioning this fact.” SUFFRAGE IN ENGLAND. Mr. Gladstone’s Franchise Bill Ordered to a Third Reading. London, June 26.—1n the Commons, this evening, Mr. Gladstone moved that the franchise bill be ordered to a third reading. He denied that the bill was intended to make permanent the Liberal administration of the government. He said he had tried his best to avoid a conflict with the Houso of Lords, but, should a conflict arise, while he would greatly regret it, he had no doubt of the issue [Tremendous cheers ] The bill was then ordered to a third reading by a unanimous vote. The result was receiyea with cheering.

FOREIGN MISCELLANY. The Fall of Berber and Massacre of the Inhabitants Confirmed. Cairo, June 26.—The reports of the fall of Berber are officially confirmed. Berber was surprised by the rebels at daybreak, May 26, and after much fighting Hussein Pasha Khalifa. Governor of Berber, surrendered. A massacre of inhabitants followed, but the women and children were spared. But few men escaped. Rivers Dammed ly Hailstones. Odessa, June 26.—There was a severe hailstorm to-day in the Erivan government, in the southern part of Russia. The hail stones were as large as goose eggs. Rivers were dammed and the lands badly flooded. Seventy houses were razed, and property damaged amounting to 3,000,000 roubles. Forty lives were lost _ Cable Notes. Advices from India state that the Indian government is considering a scheme for increasing the Indian army. A narrow escape from a dynamite disaster is reported from Bradford, England. An infernal machine, filled with dynamite and powder, was placed on a street-car track. Over this a car filled with people passed, but the machine failed to explode. A bomb, filled with a powerful explosive, was found in the shrubbery near the Exhibition rotunda, at Vienna. All public buildings are carefully watched, owing to fears of outrages by Anarchists. The main sewers, which the Anarchists threatened, are repeatedly inspected. BUSINESS DIFFICULTIES. Failure of the St. Petersburg Bank, of Clarion County, Pennsylvania. Petrolia, Pa., June 26.—The St. Petersburg Bank, of Clarion county, failed to open its doors this morning. Inability to realize on securities is the principal cause of the failure. It is thought the bank sustained some loss in the oil depression. It was considered one of the strongest banks in the State, outside of the large cities. No statement has been made, but it is thought the bank will be able to meet its liabilities. Th© Failure of Stout & Cos. New York, June 26.—The Tribune says of the failuro of Stout & Cos.: “No statement of the firm’s affairs can bo made for several days, but negotiations are pending which may end in a speedy resumption of business. The failure is understood to have been caused primarily by the calling of loans on Metropolitan Elevated railroad stock, of which the firm had been carrying a large amount for several years. The most interesting feature ot the failure was the action of C. T. Hudson & Cos., a firm of which Henry A. Smith is a special partner. Oi. receipt of notice from Stout & Cos. to sell quietly 200 shares of New York Central stock loaned it, the word ‘quietly’ was read ‘quickly,’ and Hudson at once sent notice to the chairman of the Stock Ecliange to sell the stock under the rule on account of the failure of Stout & Cos. The letter was not read, but the stock was sold in accordance with its terms. Soon after the sale was made the firm was to announce its suspension. No little feeling was manifested by members of the Exchange,because the action of Hudson & Cos. was regarded as an attempt to depress the market. Hudson denies that he intended committing a wrong. Rumors About a Canadian Bank. Toronto, Juno 6. —All sorts of wild rumors are in circulation about the Federal Bank. 11. S. Straly, its manager, has resigned, and been superseded by W. J. Ingram, of Montreal. The stock of the bank has fallen 30 points since Monday. The excitement among the stockholders is intense. The cause of the decline is ascribed by

many to the fact that large blocks of new stock, issued some time ago, are held on margin by loan companies which are now trying to realize or it Tlie Lindell Hotel Assignment. St. Louis, June 26. —The assignment, yesterday, of the Lindell Hotel Association does not affect the hotel, which is being conducted as usual, under the management of J. H. Chassoing, who has been connected with it for several years. The property assigned consisted only of a lot of groceries, liquors and outstanding accounts. The entire effects of the hotel, however, are advertised for sale on July 17, but it is not believed that those most interested will allow the property and business to pass into the hands of outside parties. Tlic Penn Bank’s Affairs. Pittsburg, June 26.—J. B. Sweitzer and Hugh S. Fleming, who were appointed by the court to appraise the property of the Penn Bank, reported to the assignees this evening, fixing the appraisement at $125,000. Several accounts of banks and bankers, yet unsettled, will swell this probably $30,000 more. The liabilities are $1,500,000. Ten Cents on the Dollar. Charleston, W. Va., June 26. —One of the receivers of the State Bank of West Virginia reported, to-day, that 10 cents on the dollar will be paid on the deposits. The assets of the bank are nominally SIBO,OOO, all of which, except about $40,000, is considered worthless.

WILLIAM H. VANDERBILT. He Will Not Trot Maud S. Against Jay-Eye-See —An Impudent Proposition. New York, June 26.—The Spirit of the Times of June 28 will contain the following answer to the challenge to match Jay-Eye-See against Maud S: After Maud S. trotted in 2:13£, on the 20th inst., J. I. Case issued a challenge to match Jav-Eye-See for a race or exhibition race against any horse for SIO,OOO a side, half forfeit, the race to take place either at Hartford. Providence, or Chicago. The challenge was specially intended for either Maud S., or Clingstone. Tne latter is showing his best form this season. Mr. Case further says: “If neither of the tracks named is satisfactory to Vanderbilt or Gordon, I will allow the choice to be determined by lot.” Meeting Mr. Vanderbilt when the above seemingly bold challenge was given publicity, we introduced the subject. With much earnestness he expressed himself as follows: “I have heard of the challenge,” said he, “signed by the owner of Jay-Eye-See. Why he, or anybody else, should have impudence enough to allude to me or my mare as a challenged party, knowing, as everyone knows, that I have invariably refused to allow her trotted in a race or match, is past my comprehension. I keep Maud S. for my own amusement, and am well satisfied in my own mind that she is the fastest trotting horse in the world. If she is not the fastest, she is at least the handsomest and the most perfect. When anyone else gets and drives on the road a finer looking animal, independent of speed, I will probably dispose of Maud S. I have said on previous occasions that there are some horses which, if they could trot a mile a minute, I would not have them as a gift for my private use. I think . Maud S. is perfection in everything she undertakes.” Continuing the conversation, in a general way, Mr. Vanderbilt remarked: “It-seems to me that the financial disturbances now prevalent should affect adversely the interest and attendance at the racing and trotting meetings.” The Spirit replied: “Quite to the contrary. There has never been so great public support given to racing meetings as at those held in the West and South, and to the ones now in progress at Coney Island and Chicago, indicating that the people seek relief from their troubles in the excitement furnished by the turf contests and outdoor amusements.” To this Mr. Vanderbilt answered: “Well, after the presidential election is over, wo shall have a return of confidence and consequently better times. I know lots of people who are foolishly converting their assets into money and placing it in their boxes in safe-deposit vaults, where it can earn nothing, instead of investing it in securities of known value at the prevailing abnormal and panicky prices. Take Lake Shore, for example; it earned net, the first six months '* this year, within $60,000 of the amount earned in the same period in 1882, yet the market price of the stock is quite 40 per cent, below the average price in 1882. It is all a matter of confidence. Why, I know one instance of a man who has stored a lot of specie in his house, and had a burglar-alarm attached to the sills of the windows and doors, and sleeps with a revolver under his pillow. His second night’s experience proved a ludicrous one. One of the family came in late, and, not knowing how the burglar-alarm worked, set it off. Out came my friend with a pistol, and he bangs away, hitting a valuable mirror and creating a panic in the household. Oh, no; I shall not use Maud S. for other than road purposes this year.” “There is really more dignity than warmth in Mr. Vanderbilt’s remarks.” says the Spirit of the Times, “as Mr. Case knows full well that he has everything to gain and nothing to lose by making believe that he is seeking to pit his little black welding against the queen of the turf, for he must be well aware that Mr. Vanderbilt has set his face against matching Maud S. against time or other horses during her career on the turf. Mr. Case might just as safely challenge Mr. Bonner's Rarus. or Edwin Forrest. It appears to us his actual motive is a meie commercial, scheme to secure liberal offers from as sociations for exhibition heats by his horse.” THE FIRE RECORD. A New Orleans Blaze Involving a Loss Estimated at $300,000 to $400,000. New Orleans, June 26.—Fire broke out tonight in McCracken & Brewster’s furniture store. The building and contents wore destroyed. The fire spread to adjoining buildings, causing a loss variously estimated at from $300,000 to $400,000, including stock and buildings, as follows: M. C. Cracken <fc Brewster, $100,000; W. G. Tebault, furniture, $125,000; J. B. Tolan & Son, groceries and liquors, $50,000; Lawrence H. Christian, furniture, $100,000; Leese & Fink, carpets, damaged $10,000; Henry N. Seibrecht, furniture, damaged. A building on the opposite side of the street was damaged by the fire and water. Most of the firms are believed to be well insured. Flaning-Mill Burned. Detroit, June 26.—A planing mill at Tecumseh, owned by the Toledo Lumber Company, burned this afternoon. Loss, $20,000; insured for SB,OOO. _ A Child’s Craving for Homicide. Cleveland, June 26.—Fanny Thompson, aged thirteen, was recently examined by physicians to find out the nature of a malady from which her mother says she suffers. Yesterday the girl was in the office cf the Humane Society, waiting the arrival of the deputy sheriff, who expected to remove her to the county jail, as the peculiarity of her ailment will prevent any institution receiving her as an inmate. The girl, for some time past, seemed to have a sort of insane craving or desire for homicide. She always wants to injure or kill something or somebody.* No human being or living thing is safe in her presence, and only the other day she was discovered mercilessly beating her two-and a half year old sister, and when she was remonstrated with and asked why she wanted to kill her little sister, she simply replied: “Because I like it.” She lias a habit of picking up flat-irons, stones, bricks, in fact everything that she can lay her hands upon, for the purpose of throwing them at somebody. She has frequently threatened her mother ami sisters with a knife, which had to be wrested from her by force. Fanny has a bright face, though wickedness is plainly written thereon. She is also troubled with epileptic fits, and the doctors say she will eventually die with softeuiug of the brain.

GENERAL POLITICAL NEWS. The Republican National Committee Meets iu New York and Organizes. B. P. Jones, of Pittsbnrg, Chosen Chairman and Samuel Fessenden Secretary—List of the Executive Committee. The Campaign To Be Conducted on a Basis of Reason and Argument. Ben Butler Busily Engaged in Soliciting Support Hints that Ex-Sentor Hendricks Ig Wanted for Vice-President. REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE. B. F. Jones Chosen Chairman and Samuel Fessenden, Secretary. New York, June 26.—The Republican national committee met at the Fifth-avenue Hotel at noon to-day. John W. Mason, of West Virginia, acted as temporary chairman, and George W. Hooker, of Vermont, as temporary secretary Every State and Territory was represented, either by a member or a proxy, except Georgia* Minnesota, Texas, Montana, Washington Territory, Wyoming and Utah. The temporary chairman announced it in order to select permanent officers. Mr. Haynes, of Maine, moved that the Chair appoint a committee of three to nominate permanent officers, which motion was adopted, and the Chair named J. Manchester Haynes, G. A. Hobart and F. E. Morey as the committee. These gentlemen retired, and pending their deliberations, the national committee, at 12:35, took a recess for half an hour. At 1:25 the committee was again called to order. Mr. Haynes reported as chairman B. F. Jones, of Pittsburg; secretary, Samuel Fessenden, of Connecticut!:, and the following executive committee * J. B. Chaffee, of Colorado; J. C. New, of Indiana; J. M. Mason, of West Virginia; J. M. Haynes, of Maine; W. W. Crapo, of Massachusetts: E. Sanderson, of Wisconsin; S. B. Elkins, of New Mexico; G. A. Hobart of New Jersey; George W. Hooker, of Vermont; John D. Law son, of New York: R. W. Humphrey, of North Carolina; Frank T. Blair, of Virginia; Powell C. Clayton, of Arkansas; Frank Morrey, of Louisiana: A. L. Conger, of Ohio: John P. Sanborn, of Michigan; Church Howe, of Nebraska; Cyrus Leland, ji\, of Kansas; John R. Lynch, of Mississippi; J. S. Clarkson, of Iowa; I). J. Layton, of Delaware, and E. H. Rollins, of New Hamp shire. The committee also reported the following finance committee: B. F. Jones. Horace Davis, John D. Law son, David T. Littler, W. W. Crapo, E. H. Rollins, James A. Gary and George W. Hooker.

THE CHAIRMANS ADDRESSS. Mr. Jones, the permanent chairman, read the following address: Gentlemen of the Committee: I did not seek, nor dkl I expect this distinguished honor. I accept your action not as a compliment to myself personally, but as a recognition of our great business interests. I beg to assure you the compliment is appreciated, and I thank you for it. In accepting this important position I have many misgivings as to my ability to satisfactorily perform the duties involved, and only do so with the understanding that the other members ot the committee will not only assist but give me the full benefit of their superior experience, judgment and energy iu conducting the campaign. It is my good fortune to have known Mr. Blaine intimately for over thirty years. I have watched his career during that time with unusual interest, and I have never known anyone to l>e actuated by purer motives or governed by a higher standard of morals. His lofty patriotism, and splendid abilities are recognized and acknowledged everywhere. He is always on the American side of every question. These virtues and these accomplishments account for his wonderful magnetism, and for his nearness to the hearts of the American people. I have not the honor of a personal acquaintance with General Logan, but who in this broad land does not know his magnificent record as a soldier, and his grand career as a statesman? The Democratic party must be held to its record on the questions of free trade and tariff for revenue only. Too many yet live who remember the languishing trade, scant employment and poor wages, the burning of corn in the West for fuel, because there was no other use for it under De.mocratic domination, to vote for a party which threatens to restore that condition of affairs. Our people believe that reasonably prosper ous times are attainable in this country. The working classes especially ask, claim and demand that they shall continue to have an opportunity to earn such wages as will enable them to live as American citizens should live. With such candidates and such prin eiples as are set forth in our platform, success is assured. Victory will be ours in November as surely as the sun will bless us with its light. D. McClure was proxy for H. Davis, of Cali fornia; George E. Spencer, proxy for T. Young blood, of Alabama: C. O. Cropker, proxy for T. Wren, of Nevada; J. N. Dolph, proxy for J. T. Apperson, of Oregon; D. I*. Pride, proxy for S. M. Coffin, of Idaho. At 3:15 the chairman again called the coin mittee to order. Secretary Fessenden read a communication from the Young Men’s Republican Club, of New York city, suggesting that the club would be able to contribute to the election of the Republic an candidates in November. The communication was referred to the executive committee. Senator Chaffee reported, in behalf of the sub committee to select headquarters in New York, that 242 Fifth avenue could be secured. The report was accepted and the sub committee in structcd to complete the arrangements. The committeo then adjourned, subject to the call of the chairman. The executive committee met in the same room and was in session two hours with clcTscd doors. Senator Chaffee was made permanent chairman of the executive committee, and Colonel Hooker permanent, secretary. The coin mittee delegated its full powers to a sub com mittee to act during recess, consisting of uhaf fee, Elkins and Hobart. It is understood these three gentlemen will supplement the work of the chairman on the active, organizingand working force of the committee. This sub committee to-night resolved to add, under the power given by the general executive committee, the names of Conger, of Ohio, and Clarkson, of lowa, to have, more especially, the care of the committee's and the party’s work in the Western States. The general executive committeo adjourned at 5 o’clock, subject to the call of the sub-commit tee. The sub committee and the chairman will go to work at once on the organization of the details of the campaign. The financial commit tee also had a meeting this afternoon. The New Chairman. Pittsburg, June 26.—The selection of B. F. Jones, of this city, as chairman of the national Republican committeo, is received with general satisfaction here. Mr. Jones is president of the Western Iron and Nail Association, and head of the firm of Jones & Laughlin. the second largest iron firm in the United States. Ilis political experience has been limited, but he is a man of great executive ability and energy. Ho is one of the wealthiest men iu the city, aud is about sixty years of age. THE COMING CAMPAIGN. It Will Be Conducted on the Basis of Intelligent Reading and Speaking. Special to tlie Indianapolis Journal. Washington, June 26.—“ This campaign is to be conducted on the most intelligent plan of any that has occurred for a good many years, or ever,” said one of the managers down at the rooms of the llepublnsan cougrcssien.il commit

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tee, this morning. “There will be more speaking and reading than you have ever seen in a campaign, and less hurrah. Os course tliero will be thousands of clubs; there will also be torchlight processions, and parades and brass bands brought into use, but, with all that, there will be more good solid thought than wo have ever known.” “What time will the campaign open?’ 1 “There will be little done until September, except in the autumn States. It will be pretty warm in Ohio, for instance, in August; warmer in Maine and West Virginia, however. There will not be much going on in Indiana and New York until September. But we shall carry all the early elections, and, after all, the struggle will settle down in New York and Indiana in November. Great interest will be manifested in those States, and especially in. Indiana, which ■we really believe, now T ANARUS, is more uncertain, as it will be more complicated than any other.” “Will the Democrats be better prepared than four years ago for the fight?” ‘ln some respects. They will have more money and better speakers. These are important adjuncts to a campaign, too. But they will also have some more .ecord thrust into their faces. They cannot survive their acts during the past winter. Their record on the tariff, and the appropriations, and contested elections, and one or two other issues, is more vulnerable than a whole regiment of tattooed men. Blaine's Americanism and Logan's war record mean a great deal of patriotism and enthusiasm. ” POLITICAL NOTES. Ben Butler Busily at Work Soliciting Presidential Support. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Washington, June 26.—General Ben Butler has been here for almost a week, working upon the politicians from every part of the country for presidential support. Much of the time he has spent on the floor of the House, and he has been busy as a bee in buckwheat blossoms. Ho has been at work mostly upon members of Con gross from the South. To a Southerner he said that he believed lie could get more votes from the colored people than some other men who were spoken of for the nomination, which -would secure the doubtful States South, while he could undoubtedly carry Massachusetts, New York and Indiana, his indorsement by the laborers and Green backers giving him strength in the three latter States. South Carolina Democrats. Columbia, June 26.—The Democratic State convention chose the following delegates to the national convention: At Large—Senator Hampton, C. H. Subcr, W. F. Dawson and L. T. Youmans. The district delegation is as follows: First—W. St. J. Jervey and James F. Iseler. Second—J. W. Moore and I). S. Henderson. Third—W. Z. McGhee and J. p. Cary. Fourth—W. B. Stanly and John B. Cleveland. Fifth—Giles J. Patterson and E. M. Bovden. Sixth—P. L. Breeden and A. D. Harrelf. Seventh—C. Z. J. Sinkler and J. 11. Earle. A resolution instructing the delegation to vote as a unit was tabled. The present State officers were renominated by acclamation. North Carolina Democrats. Raleigh, N. C., June 26.—The Democratic State convention was the largest and best ever held. The ticket gives great satisfaction. Donald Bain was nominated for Treasurer; A. M. Finger for Superintendent of Instruction; T. F. Davidson for Attorney-general: W. L. Saunders for Secretary of State; W. P. Roberts for Auditor; S. M. Merriam for Justice of the Supremo Court. The delegates at large to Chicago are Thomas Ruffin, William F. Dortch, Julian S. Carr and George H. Brown. The entire delegation will meet in Washington July 4. They lean to the opinion that it is advisable to support Cleveland, while in sympathy with Bayard.

Hendricks for Vice-President. Special to the Indianapolis Journal, Washington, June 26.—An evening paper says that some very quiet but effective work is being done to place ex-Governor Hendricks on the Democratic ticket for Vice president; that it is said that McDonald does not want the place, and that Hendricks does, and that in the event of the nomination of an Eastern man for President the Indiana delegation will urge Hendricks for second place. New York Republican Committee. New York, June 26.—The State Republican committee elected J. Warren, chairman; J. D. Vroonan, secretary, aud J. B. Eagleson, treasurer; also. B. Blakeman and Rev. Win, B. Derrick (colored) as presidential electors at largo, and Chas. Menzesheimer as elector iu the place of Jos. W. Harper, jr., resigned. Missouri Greenbackcrs. St. Louis, June 26.—The National Greenback Labor State central committee has issued a call for a convention to be held at Kansas City. August 20, for the nomination of State officers and the selection of presidential electors. For Congress. Mankato. Minn., June 26.—J. B. Wakefield was renominated for Congress by the Republicans in the Second district Galva, 111., June 26.—The Republican convention of the Seventh district to-day renominated Thomas J. Henderson, for Congress, by acclamation. Wheeling, W. Va., Juno 26.—Mr. Denis, of the Seventeenth Ohio Congressional district, in convention at Caldwell, to-day, nominated Gen. A. J. Warner. Orrville. (J., June 20.—Major McKinley was renominated for Congrt ss in the Twentieth district at the convention this afternoon, on the first ballot, by the following vote: McKinley, 120; George W. Crouse, of Akron, 43: Captain A. S. McClure, of Wooster, 39. The nomination was made unanimous Judge A. L. Marvin, of Akron, was elected presidential elector. Probably a Stock-Jobbing Lie. Laredo. Tex., June 26.—Information received to-day direct from the City of Mexico gives the startling news that the American railroads in Mexico are to be handicapped by a law requiring that all railroads in that, country be fenced the entire length of their lines on both sides, the fences to be stock-proof, oven to the keeping out of goats. It is estimated that the Mexican Central road will have to expend $5,000,000 to comply with such a law. The Mexican government has appointed an inspector of railways, whose duties shall be to supervise and regulate train schedules. No special train can be run without first obtaining his consent Tons of Bead Fish. Pittsburg, June 26. —The sulphur water from the coal mines along the Youghioghuny liver is causing great mortality among the fish. For a distance of twenty-five miles the river is filled with dead fish, floating with the sluggish tide or drifting shoreward, whore, in the heavy grasses and shrubbery, they lie decomposing, tainting the atmosphere with foul odors. It i estimated that in the past twenty four hours five tons of dead fish have gone down the river. The stream was stocked by the government, a few years ago, and has been popular with fishermen. - Steamship News. London. June 26.—Arrived: Wisconsin. Set via, Kins, Hermann and Polaria. New York. June 26. —Arrived, State cf Tndi* ana, from Glasgow; Rhineland, from Antwerp.