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INDIANA AND ILLINOIS NEWS An Elderly and Susceptible Widow Beguiled of Cash by a Young Rascal. AtMitioTial Facts in the (hise Against George Engle—Shot and Rilled hv a Tliree-Tear-Old boy—Gleanings. INIIIAN A. A Susceptible Widow Venter* Out of £1,400 by a Plausible Scoundrel. Special to the ImlianaDolis Journal. Attica, Aug. 20. —Developments "have been made within the last few days of a successful st\ indie perpetrated in this city, the victim being a wealthy widow named Mrs. Minerva Young. A fruit tree agent, A. I>. Wilkinson, claiming to represent Fadner Bros., of Chicago, has been making visits to this city during the past year, and during these visits commenced paying attentions to Mrs. Young by first selling her a largo biK of fine flowers. Although a great deal older than her admirer, the lady was quite susceptible to the young man’s winning ways, and soon a more than cordial acquaintance resulted. So much had Wilkinson the lady's confidence that he gained a knowledge of notes held by her amounting to several thousand dollars. On Thursday of week before last Wilkinson again arvived in the city, engaging board at the Revere House for two weeks. She same evening he paid a visit to Mrs. Young, and the next morning called again. Soon after returning from the second visit he made a great display of wealth. This was rather surprising, in view of the fact that ho was known to have been financially depressed when he reached town, and his possession of so much money excited suspicion. Wilkinson said ho won the money, amounting to almost $1,400, at cards. The hotel proprietor was not satisfied, however, and started out to investigate the affair. He learned that Mrs. Young had procured at one of the banks $1,500, the denominations of tiie bills corresponding with those held by Wilkinson. Mrs. Young was visited by parties anxious to prevent her losing the mouey, but the lady denied giving the adventurer money. Wilkinson left town the same day,, after lavishly spending a portion of his newly-acquired wealth, and went directly to Chicago. Airs. Young’s relatives fiuallv heard rumors afloat that she had been swindled, and last Monday got from her the admission that 6ho had given Wilkinson $1,400. The notes held by her were fortunatelj' not obtained by the schemer. Wilkinson promised "to invest the money iu Mrs. Young's name, but was unable to decide at once the bast place to embark in business. Among the points mentioned were Chicago, a town in lowa, and Nebraska. Further developments show that Wilkinson had been living with a woman whom he claimed as his wife, at his father’s house in Lowed, Ind., but a separation occurred about one year ago. lie has since traveled in company with another woman of questionable record, and ii in many respects a dead-beat and libertine. Parties from this place visited Chicago on Tuesday, and yesterday seeking the young man, they found his old haunts and met a number of liis former companions, from whom it was learned he had struck out for the West. Wilkinson is on the dude order, has light complexion, slight mustache, is of medium height, slender build, is a littio pox marked, and about twenty-six or twenty-eight years old. The entire affair is a matter of surprise, as Mrs. Young is usually inclined to be close and calculating in money matters rather than prodigal. She was flattered by the young man’s attentions, and doubtless gave him the mouey, looking forward to a matrimonial alliance, as by her own admission the subject of marriage had been discussed by them, although she denies having promised to marry him. _ The Case Against George Engle. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Rochester, Aug. 20. — The arrest of George Engle, whu was brought to this place and placed in jail on Monday evening, has caused a sensation at Kewanna, where Engle is well known. The facts in the case have developed slowly, but, as near as can be ascertained* are as follows: For several years past Engle has been in the employ of Jehiel Cook, a wealthy farmer living a short distance east of Kewanna, and for some time an undue intimacy has existed between the wife of Cook and Engle. Ono evening last week Cook was awakened by hearing an unusual noiso at his barn, and when he went to the building to investigate ho was fired upon by a person concealed inside. Luckily, the shot did not take c-ffect, but the gun was so close to Cook that his face was burned by the powder. Suspicion pointed to Engle as the would-be murderer, but as the evidence against him was not positive lie was simply discharged from Cook's employ. Engle subsequently confessed to two friends that he had attempted to kill Cook, because he loved bis wife. The trial of the case will bo watched with interest, as the parties are all prominent people and have hithorso occupied a high standing in the community. The Voris Murder. Special to tlni Indianapolis Journal. Winchester, Aug. 20.—Tho remains of Jacob Voris, who was murdered at Vincennes on Tuesday. were brought here last evening for burial. l!o was well known in this community, having lived at Farmland for a number of years. lie was the principal witness against William Burroughs, who was seut to the penitentiary for life, a few years ago, for murdering his wife, who was a sister of Voris. A singular coincidence connected with the affair is that just eight hours after the death of Voris a telegram was received from the northern prison announcing the sudden death of Burroughs. At the time Burroughs killed his wife he and Voris were the only witnesses of the bloody tragedy. At tho trial and ever since Burroughs has persistently maintained that Voris testified falsely in the case. Burroughs’s remains will ho shipped here to day for interment. Kush County’s Old Settlers. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Rushville, Aug. 20.—Tho old settlers of Rush county held their twenty fifth annual meeting at the fair grounds with a large number in attendance. Judge Logan, of Indianapolis, and Mr. Robinson, of Spencer, wero among tho speakers. Fifty-five persons have died since their last meeting. Capt. John Boyd, aged uiuety nine, was the oldest man present. Sunday-School Union. Special to tho Indianapolis Journal Cbawfoedjsvii.le, Aug 20.—The Montgomery County Sunday school Union met at Wesley Chapel, near here, this morning. The opening exercises were conducted by ltev. Aaron Wood, of Yountsville. “The Sunday school of the l’ast Compared with the Present,’’ was the topic of a (short address by L. J. Coppage, of CTawfortlsville. ltev. T. 1). Fyffe, of Ladoga, had for his subject ‘A Definite Aim iu Our Work,” and Key. W. fc>.

Eryse, of Crawfordsville, had “Individual Work with Scholars.’’ After dinner, a prayer .and praise meeting was conducted by the president, David Harter, of Crawfordsville. A “Chalk Talk on Alcohol’’ was given by Mrs. W. S. Pryse, of Crawfordsville. and Rev. Aaron W ood made a short address upon ‘‘Committing the Scriptures to Memory iu Childhood.” The attendance was good, and quite an interest was manifested. Wayne County Teachers. Fpccial to the J n<liamip<:dis Journal. IticniMONO, Aug. 20.—0n yesterday's exercises at the teachers' institute at Centreville the attendance was as large as ever, and the exer cises were up to the high standard of those that have gone before. Dr. White delivered a fourth lecture on “Reading," and a lecture on “Mind." During the afternoon he also devoted an hour to answering various questions that had been propounded to him regarding previous lectures of his, and in the evening he delivered in the M. E. Church a lecture that he delivered with great favor in this city* last Sunday evening, on “Prayer in the Light of Philosophy.” Professor Reese, of Cambridge, occupied an hour with further instructions on the subject of “Music Teaching.” T. A. Mott considered for an hour, during the morning session, tho subject of the “United States System of Land Surveys and the Survey of Indiana According to that System,” and during the afternoon session he lectured for an hour on “Trio Geography of Wayne County.” In the afternoon Mr. J. C. Macpherson, superintendent of schools for Wavne county, explained the new course of study lately prepared for the schools of Wayne county, and the “manual" in which that course of study is set forth. 'Phis evening Prof. J. W. Bryan, of the Indiana State University, lectures on “The Future of Education. ’* Boy Crushed to Death. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Terre Haute, Aug. 20.—This morning some rnen were pushing freight cars, to be loaded from the store at Paddock's mill. Eddie Logan, a boy about twelve years of age, went between two cars, unnoticed, to couple them together. He was caught by the dead-woods of the cars, which protruded some little distance, and his head was mashed so as to be unrecognizable by those around the mill who knew him. His death was instantaneous. His father, Jerrold Logan, a machinist in the employ of the Yandalia in this city, who was coming home to his dinner, saw the crowd that had collected and went to see what was the matter. He was the only one of all tho crowd who recognized tho boy, who was taken home in a patrol-wagon. tVahash County Pioneers, ftiedal tn the Indianapolis Journal Wabash, Aug. 20.— I The Wabash County Pioneer Society held its annual meeting at this place to-day. The pioneers were addressed by Hon. Calvin Cowgill, of this place, in words most fitting for the occasion. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, E. Hackle man; vice-presidents, L. S. Thomas, John Russell, George Abbott, Peter Spence, B. F. Ross, S. L. Gamble and Daniel Shuler; treasurer, E. F. Thomas; secretary, B. E. Davis; executive committee, Jacob Gazette, Ed Smifh, If. Tyner, Robert Stewart, Philip Davis, If. G. Arnold and Jesse Moyer. Many interesting relics were exhibited and stories told of pioneer life. Soldiers’ Reunion at Fowler. Gpocial to the Indianapolis Journal. Fowler, Aug 20. —The soldiers'reunion nowbeing held here is a great success. This is the second day. Camp Wagner is alive with people A number of G. A. If. posts are here in a body, and the old boys in blue are having a grand time. John T. Brown delivered a fine welcoming address, which was well received. He was followed by Rev. Alexander Blackburn, of Lafayette. To-morrow will be the last day, and the reunion will close with a sham battle in imitation of Shiloh. Me Fee Fleeing from Justice. Special to tho IndianaDolis Journal. Knightstown, Aug. 20. —John McFee left Charlottsevillo about 8:30 o’clock to-night with George White and Ben Morgan, on his way for Kentucky. One hundred dollars reward is offered by the corporation of Knightslown for their arrest. J. McFee is dark complexioned, with heavy mustache; Morgan has red beard; White is dark complexioned, with mustache. Burglary at Greencastle. Special to tho Indianapolis Journal. Gkeencastlk, Aug. 20. —The residence of Dr. John H. Piercv was burglarized last night. Mr. Piercy awoke while the thief was at work, and stopped him in the midst of his operations. The thief escaped, taking with him a fine gold watch valued at $230, also Mr. Pierey’s revolver. .Shot ami Killed by a Three-Year-Old Boy. Special to tine Indianapolis Journal, Fowler, Aug, 20.—A three-year-old hoy of Doctor Roberts shot and killed, by accideut, a girl twelve years old, by tho name of Annie Berry. The accident occurred in Doctor Roberts’s office about 3 o’clock this afternoon. Minor Notes. Dawson Lyon, of Salem, has gone thirty-five days without nourishment Burglars robbed Win. Matney, a farmer living three miles from Glen wood. The next term of the Central Indiana Normal School, at Ladoga, begins on Sept. 1. A lodge of the Knights of Labor has been organized at Vincennes, with twenty-three members. The general store of William Rice, at Pat.ronville, was totally destroyed b.y fire on Wednesday night. Loeansport perplo complain about the failure of the apple and peach crops in their section of the State. Paoli and Orleans have voted a 2 per cent, tax to aid in ine building of the railroad from Mitchel to Jasper. A number of residences at Milan have been visited by burglars. They carried off a large quantity of jewely and other valuables. The Central Hotel property at New Albany has been sold at sheriff’s sale. It was bought by the Louisville Banking Company for $12,000. The Decatur county fair opens on next Tuesday and continues all week. The track is in fine condition, and good races are arranged for each day. L. W. Stantlev. a sewing machine agent at Washington, has beeu deserted by his wife, and he charges that she took away all his ready money, amounting to S3OO. Henry Lee, a son of Col. John Lee, will act as private secretary for his father as superintendent of the Indian school at Salem, Oro. Colonel Lee’s family will accompany him. Tho detectivo system for correcting the morals of clerks and traveling salesmen in Lafayette has been adopted. Nome startling information has been procured for employers. It was Oscar Stevens, not his brother Ellsworth, who was whipped by members of a masked mob at Ramsey a few days ago. Oscar's alleged offense was failing to provide for his family. Mary Neece, charged with murder in the first degree, is guarded day and night at the Farmers’ Hotel, New Albany. The case will be tried in the city court as 6oou as she recovers from her sickness. The Decatur County Teachers’ Institute will hold its annual session at Greensburg next week, Monday to Friday inclusive. Good instructors from abroad will assist Superintendent Babbitt. A Young Swiss girl employed by a Mr. Selig at Union City, attempted suicide because the amount of money she expected from a relative's estate in Switzerland was reduced from SI,OOO to 433. A druggist suspected her object, gave

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her calomel instead of arsenic, which she called for. The drug made her very sick, and 6he begged the physician to give her something to hasten death. A peculiar disease is affectine the cows of dairymen in Clark county. While the animal seems in perfect health, the eyes begin to fill with a curious kind of moisture, and finally become blind. The Rev. P. 11. Yannatta, seventy-five years of age, died of blood poisoning in Lafayette, lie had retired from the ministry, but years ago he was a man of note in tho Presbyterian Church of the State. James Sampson, another victim of too much corn juice, came to his death Wednesday night by being run over by a freight train of The St. Louis Air line, near Tennyson. The deceased was an aged farmer, and leaves a large family. The first day of the Spencer county soldiers’ reunion, held at Grandview, was well attended. The town is beautifully decorated, and excellent music is being furnished by the Tell City band. The love feast will be continued until Saturday night. William A. Burroughs, serving a life sentence in the northern Indiaua penitentiary, from Randolph county, for murdering his wife, com mitted suicide In his cell He attempted to sever his jugular vein last Sunday, but was prevented. The weeds on the TANARUS., C. & St. L. narrow-gauge railway in Montgomery county were so rank and thick as to actually impede the running of trains a short time since. At Linden it is reported that a freight car was thrown from the track by vhe weeds. Judge W. P. Britton, of Crawfordsville, says he never signed any petition to have Governor Gray grant* respite to Dennis. In fact, no one over heard of any petition signed by citizens here until it was so printed in some of Indianapolis papers. N\ illiam L. Dorsey, fifty-eight years of age, cashier of the People’s National Bank at Princeton, and otherwise prominently connected with the interests of the town, died suddenly from hemorrhage of the lungs. lie was adjutant of tho Forty-second Infantry. Sandford Grayson, of Westport, and Abel Ewing, of Greensburg, have been notified by Collector Hunter of their selection to places in the revenue service. These, with Riley Billings, selected some weeks ago. make up the Decatur county's quota for that service. James Henderson, eighteen years old, attempted to cross the track on the Baltimore & Ohio railroad with a team and carriage at Syracuse. when he was struck by an express train and instantly killed. Both horses were also lulled.and the carriage demolished. At the Lawrenceburg fair Dan Burges, driving Little Joe, held back so strong in the fourth beat that the horse on tho last half dropped near the quarter from bursting a blood vessel, and catching the man between the fence and sulky, squeezed him so tight that he could hardly get out. He was severely injured. Samuel Wade two weeks ago, went to Charlestown and made arrangements for the purchase of about $7,000 worth of stock, but when the horse-dealers came around he jumped into his buggy and drove rapidly away, leaving an tinpaid board bill, lie does not swindle anybody but the hotel-keepers, and what his object is remains a mystery. The total value of school property in Montgomery county is $2.251,139.1*7. There are 35 school-houses, of which 6 are brick and 20 frame. There are 00 male teachers employed and 08 female. and the average amount paid male teachers is $2.85 per day: female, $2.03. Eacli school day there is $455.44 paid for teacher-hire. During the past year $48.416.1>6 has been paid out to teachers —$24.488.64 to males and $23,932.02 to females. Crawfordsville has school property that is valued at $05,500, and 22 teachers are employed in her schools —4 male and 17 femalo. The trustees of the county received $1,225 last year for managing the school interests. ILLINOIS. An Appointment that Pleases Republicans anil tho Hotter Class of Democrats. Special to tho Indianapolis Journal. Marshall, Aug. 20. —In these days when socalled offensive partisans are removed from appointive offices, and notoriously offensive partisans are put in their places, it is refreshing to hear of one exception. Delance Cole, the Republican postmaster here, is to bo removed on the above charge, on the grounds that his two sons, one of them a clerk in the office and the other unconnected with it, but holding the position of chairman of the Republican central committee, worked for tho election of Blaine last year. There were nearly twenty applicants for the place, bat to their astonishment all were passed by and Aaron P. Cole, cashier of the Clark County Bank, a man who never applied for the office, and did not particularly want it, was recommended. As his present position pays him much better than tho postoffice will, he was much in doubt at first about accepting it. and only decided to do so this morning. As Mr. Cole is a gentleman and lias had very littio to do with politics, the moss-backs and worst elements of tho party are furious over the appointment. The Republicans and the better class of Democrats aro well pleased. Burglary at Kdgewood. Special to tho Indianapolis Journal. Ai.tamont, Aug. 20.—Last night, at Edgewood, twelve miles south of here, W. E. Beaird & Cos s store was broken open by throe unknown parties, supposed to bo tramps, and burglarized of several suits of clothing, pocket-knives, razors, and jewelry, the exact value of which is not, as yet, known. The burglars effected an entrance by knocking in a panel of the back door. They left their old suits as jt remembrance of the past. Release of a Suspected Murderer. Special to tho Indianapolis Journal. Bloomington, Aug. 20.—Martin Fox, the man arrested yesterday at Joliet and brought to this city, supposed to be the man that committed a murder at Tipton, Ind., in 1881, was released from jail to-day. Parties came here from Tipton, and on seeing Fox were satisfied that he was not the man. F'ox returned to his family, at Clinton, to night. Hrakeman Killed. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Mattoon, Aug. 20.—John Shay, a Peoria, Decatur & Evansville brakeraan, was killed here this afternoon by falling from an engine, two cars passing over him. Brief Mention. An examination of applicants for the State Mine 1 uspectorship will take place at Springfield on the 10th of September. Willie Flowers, seventeen years old, while hunting near Cortland, discharged his gun into his breast. He is not expected to survive. Miss Ella Shelton, of Decatur, has become insane from an intense interest in religious matters. She has been sent to the county asylum. The third annual meeting of tho National Swine Breeders' Association will be held at the Sherman House, in Chicago, on Wednesday, the lltii of November. The old soldiers of Litchfield are actively opposed to the new board of pension surgeons in that place, but the administration pays no attention to their remonstrances. At Springfield, the local committee appointed to solicit funds for the Illinois Grant Monument Association in a few hours obtained contributions in tue city amounting to $2,500. Tho managers of the Western nail mill at Belleville have started up their cold factory, running six machines, with'feeders in charge. No outsiders were permitted to enter the mill. Robert Hall and wife, of Carmi, quarreled on account of h-r jealousy. She fired a revolver at him, the ball striking him in the neck, and, going upward, knocked out several teeth. The wound is not dangerous. At the meeting of the Illinois Catholic Total Abstinence Union, in Peoria, a membership of 598 was reported Resolutions were adopted congratulating the society and country on the

rapid growth of total abstinence principles. Bishop Spalding, of Peoria, was elected president of the society. At Danville. James Robson, William Humble and Jeff Eoyce, miners, on a strike, were arrested on the charge of setting fire to the shafting, elevaW and engine-house of the Ellsworth Coal Company’s mine. The Southern Illinois Soldiers’Association will hold a reunion at Centralia from the Bth to the 10th of September inclusive. It is expected that General Sherman will be present. At Shelbyville, the old soldiers of Shelby county will meet on the 30th of next month. THE FIRE RECORD. A Loss of !SBO,OOO at Montreal—One Man Smothered by Smoke. Montreal, Aug. 20.—Fire broke out this morning in the Bell Telephone Company’s works. The flames worked up through the premises of the Bank Note Company, causing a damage estimated at SBO,OOO, against which there is a full insurance. A watchmen named Bradley, in the Bank Note Company's premises, had fallen asleep, and was smothered. Damaging Fire iu a Worsted Mill. Camden, N. J. Aug. 20.—The spinning, drawing and combing department of Richard Williamson & Co.’s worsted mill was destroyed by fire early this morning. The loss is estimated at between $75,000 and SIOO,OOO. TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES. The fifth annual convention of the International Association of Stenographers met at Buffalo yesterday. There was a good attendance. Jere Dunn, of New York, and A. C. Hall, Paddy Ryan’s backer, have been in Boston since Monday, to arrange a meeting between John L. Sullivan and Ryan. The match will bo with small gloves, to a finish. Both men are in strict training. | A report was current on Wall street, New York, yesterday afternoon, that a prominent operator who has long been recognized as one of the leading “bears,” was financially embarrassed, and had been forced to make an assignment. Questioned about the matter, he said the rumors were absoluttdy false. Searching the Scriptures. Somerset (Pa.) Special to Pittsburg Commercial. Lewis Glessner, an old justice of the peace of this county, and a great Bible reader all his life, gives the following curious facts as the result of his investigations: The word Lord is found 5,853 times in the Holy Scripture, Jehovah 5,888 times, and reverend but one time—Psalms ci, 9. The middle versf of the Bible is Psalm evii, 8. The longest verse is Esther viii, 9, and the shortest St. John xi. 35. All the verses of the 136th Psalm end alike. Isaiah, 37th chapter, and Second Kings, 19th chapter, are alike. Tho word girl occurs but once, Joel iii, 3. In the entire Bible there are 3,586,483 letters, 31,373 verses, 1.789 chapters and sixty-six books. Tho four most inspiring promises are John xiv, 2; vi, 37; St. Matthew xi, 28; Psalm xxxvii, 4. The best verse for new converts is Isaiah li, 1. All who flatter themselves with vain boasting of their perfection should learn and square their convictions by the 6th chapter of St. Matthew Vilas Nut 111. Washington Special. The report sent from Madison to the effect that Postmaster general Vilas is sick is regarded as a canard by his intimate friends and fellow officials. He left Washington in his usual robust health and with no symptoms of reduced health from his five months of most active and arduous public labor. The circumstance that he remained in his house is explained by the fact that his young sister lies very low with consumption. Colonel Vilas hesitated last March about accepting a place in the Cabinet, because of the illness of his sister and his desiie to remain near her. The circumstance that Dr. William Pox hastened from Milwaukee to see him is also a very ordinary one when it is understood that Doctor Fox is Colonel Vilas's brother-in law. The Smallpox Fpidemic at Montreal, Montreal, Aug. 20.—Thirty-two new cases of smallpox were reported here to day. The theaters have all been closed. Disinfectants are to he used in the watering of streets. The provincial government has been petitioned for the use of tho exhibition buildings for a smallpox hospital. At a meeting of the boot and shoe manufacturers to-day, a petition was drawn up asking the City Council to prohibit public meetings, circuses, etc.; to build anew smailpox hospital, and to prevent health officers from riding on the street cars. The manufacturers said that fall orders from tho West were being canceled on account of tho epidemic in the city. An Unidentified Dead Woman. Louisville, Ky., Aug. 20. — The body of an unknown woman was discovered near Six-mile island to-day. Over the face and mouth, and pinned tightly behind the head with an ordinary pin, was a large linen towel. When this gag was removed, the face of a young woman, possibly eighteen years old, was revealed. Not a bruise could be seen on the face, which would have been very fair and even beautiful if it had not been for the lines of agony which were so plainly marked. The body hud probably been in the water from eight to twelve hours, and revealed no marks which would indicate violence, and none which might lead to identification. Black-Listed by tlie Grand Army. New York, Aug. 20.—Representatives of the fortv-seven G. A. li. posts of this city, comprising the memorial committee, to day sent cut through the State to all posts a circular letter giving the names of assemblymen and senators who voted against and for the bill in the Legislature, last winter, providing preference for Grand Army men in civil service appointments. The letter ends with an adjuration to all veterans to blacklist ail such as do not recognize that the service of Grand Army men in the past deserves “somo shadow of gratitude from our State and national governments.” Result of a Sheriffs Big Spree. St. Louis, Aug. 20. — A dispatch from Tayah, Texas, says: John Morris, sheriff of Reeves county, got on a big spree Tifcsday night and used his pistol freely. An attempt was made to arrest him by Sergeant Courtright and three other State Rangers, when Morris opened fire on them, killing C. P. Nigh and severely wounding David Lane. The sheriff was then shot three times and killed. Three Men Drowned. Cleveland, 0., Aug. 20.—Joseph Zitka was bathing in the river yosterday, and being taken with a cramp Charles Blazek went to his rescue. Both were drowned. Both men leave families. This morning, near the same place, a man named Cruskel committed suicide by drowning. The American Spirit Company. Chicago. Aug. 20. —The whisky pool known as the Western Export Association, which for several years has controlled the prices of ti e liquor market of the country, came to an end at 1 o’clock to-day. Henceforth the Western pool will be known as the American Spirit Company. Lynchers Frustrated by Police. Fall River, Mass.. Aug. 20. —One hundred and fifty persons, aroused at the cruelty of George Mote to his three motherless children, assembled in front of his house last night for the purpose of lynching him. Tba police, however, saved Mote by locking him up. —■- ■ ■ Warehouse and Residences Burned. Sherman, Tex., Aug. 20.— The grain warehouse of O. T. Y ells and residences of Edward Dwyer, of Washington, Pa, and E. Aldrich were burned yesterday. Total loss, $60,000; insurance, $40,000. In an experiment with lOOplumtrees, a farmer dusted five trees with air slacked lime just as the blossoms were falling, and repeated the application every two weeks several times. From the five trees so treated he secured good crops of plums, but upon the remaining ninetyfive trees the curculio did not allow a single plum to mature. This is au important discovery to plum growers should the method prove effectual hereafter.

TILE KNIGHTS OP LABOR. The Trouble Not Expected to Begin for Three or Four Days, or Perhaps a Week. St. Louis, Aug. 20. —There are no new developments m the impending strike of the Knights of Labor to day. Mr. A. C. Coughlin, of the Wabash committee, does not anticipate any trouble for three or four days, and very likely for a week. The Southwestern system committee is authorized by the national executive committee to order a general striko in the V est whenever deemed advisable. All authentic cases of knights discharged for obeying the general order affecting the handliug of abash cars will be reported to tho Southwestern committee, who will keep them on tile and consider them at such time as they think all branch organizations have received the first general order. A striko is not likely to be ordered inside of Monday. Locally there have been no refusals to work this morning, so far as is now known. Congressman Warner, of the Kansas City district, being interviewed, stated that the use of his name by tho Knights of Labor committee in connection with a proposed effort to impeach Judges Krekel, Brewer and Treat, of the United States Circuit and District Court, was unauthorized, and that he knew of no reason for such impeachment Waiting for the Yeast to Work. St. Louis Republican. “We are waiting for the yeast to work,’' said Mr. A. C. Caughlin, yesterday, when asked what the various committees of the Knights of Labor were doing. “It takes some time lor the fermentation to occur: until then nothing can be done.” “I notice that the Knights employed in the Missouri Pacific shops are still working, and are handling Wabash rolling stock. Is that not in opposition to the circular issued by the boaid yesterday?” “Well, yes, somewhat; but permit me to explain. Owing to the incorrect statements of an afternoon paper I am afraid a false impression has gone abroad respecting our recent actions. The journal in question stated that 175,000 Knights of Labor had been ordered out, this including all Knights at work on roads west of the Mississippi. Tne public reading such a statement naturally expected something very startling to-day. As it has not come they will feel that we have failed; indeed, the paper itself, laboring under a total misapprehension of facts, says as much editorially this afternoon. Let me explain to you that no Knights of Labor were ordered out except those on the Wabash. The knights on the Southwest system and on the U. P. are to go out under certain well-defined conditions. Upon the receipt of the circular they must refuse to handle Wabash rolling stock or freight; if this circular is antagonized by any railroad official, the executive committee of the Southwest system can order out all <the knights. No such case of antagonism has yet beeu reported, and none probably will be for a week. You can thus see that all statements that the knights have been ordered out are absolutely tin true.” “Returning to my question, why have not the Missouri Pacific knights refused to handle Wabash rolling stock, as directed 1 ?” “That is a pertinent question, and one that would naturally be asked. The answer is simple. You are aware, of course, that all circulars and orders issued by any board or executive committee of the Knights of Labor must have the seal of the order affixed to them before they become legal. Asa consequence, all such orders must be sent by mail; you cannot telegraph a seal. Now, it will take about three days for our circular to reach extreme points on the Southwest system, and fully a week to reach San Francisco and other points on the Union Pacific. It will be a week, therefore, at least, before all our assemblies are in possession of authoritative instructions; they would not dare to act on newspaper reports, or even telegraphic orders sent out by us. Now, what would be the effect if the Missouri Pacific men at this point had precipitated matters today by refusing to handlo Wabash rolling stock? One or more would havo been discharged, and we would have been compelled to ord°r the rest of the knights out of tho shops. But our circplar had scarcely reached Sedalia, hence the great mass of knights beyond that point, being without orders, could not obey a telegraphic message to go out. Such an order would have been obeyed only bj T the limited number of assemblies that had received our circular. The others would have waited until they were in possession of authenticated instructions. To have forced matters here would not then havo helped us very much.” “The men* at this point will not refuse to handle Wabash rolling stock, then, until all assemblies are in possession of the circular?” “That’s the idea. Neither at this point nor at any other will any effort be made to hasten matters; at least until we know that the circular has everywhere reached its destination.” “Then you will act under tho instructions of the circular?” “Yes, sir. If they insist upon antagonizing the circular, we shall then be .prepared to act. Until that time there will bo very little to give to the public. As J said before, it will take time for tho yeast to ferment.” “How will you order the knights out?” “As soon as an authentic case is reported; as soon as a knight is discharged anywhere for refusing to handlo Wabash rolling stock or freight, a cipher message will be flashed over the wires that will suspend operations from hero to San Francisco. That will be the beginning of the strike.” “You have a telegraphic code of signals?” “Oh, yes, certainly; we are compelled to. It is aq ordinary cipher, wherein one word means a sentence. Ordinary messages would be stolen by the railroads at every station, of course.” “is this circular letter your heavy gun?” “Well, scarcely. All that has been done thus far is merely in the nature of a skirmish. lam in hopes that we shall not be compelled to use our reserve power.” “The railroad officials say that they do not believe the Missouri Pacific knights will strike; that they are contented and have no grievances." “Neither have we as Wabash employes. We are not making this fight as such; we are making it as* Knights of Labor, and as knights each knight of the Missouri Pacific is as much interested in this fight as we are. If we are unsuccessful in this it is a foregone conclusion, I suppose, the Knights of Labor as an organization will go to the wall. The railroads, 1 believe, appreciate this also, and are about to use all the power they can control to crush us. For this reason, therefore, we shall act, we shall be compelled to act. as a unit.” “You think you can rely on the knights on the Southwest system.” “Implicitly, and on the Union Pacific men also. There are plenty of knights there, and they will be with us to a man.” Fight Between Strikers- aud Hungarians. New York. Aug. 20.—A Shenandoah, Pa., special says: The miners and laborers employed at Lents, Lilly & Co.’s colliery here were recently notified by the clerk that a 10 per cent, reduc tion in all wages would go into effect at once. The men held a meeting, and resolved not to accept the reduction. The mules were therefore hoisted up from the mine, and the mine closed. On Tuesday Hungarians and Polanders were put to work about tho mine, and although the striking miners watched their movements closely, no disturbance occurred until late in tho evening, when tho foreigners were attacked. The excitement brought to the scene crowds of persons. In less than ten minutes the fight became general, and was participated in by 100 men and boys. All sorts of missiles were used—stones, clubs, and fence rails. From fifteen to twenty five persons were seriously, and several Hungarians fatally injured. As soon as one man became disabled ho was carried away and the battle renewed. The Hungarians fought desperately, and showed a determination not to leavo the place. Yesterday

morning they returned to the colliery and went to work, and have not since been interfered with. Another encounter is expected, however. End of the Memphis Strike. Memphis, Tonn., Aug. 20.—'The striking streetcar drivers went to work this morning at 8 o'c’ock, Laving accepted tho terms offered hy the company yesterday afternoon. Travel was rasumed on all the lines simultaneousiy. Cleveland Strikers Still Firm. Cleveland, 0.. Aug. 20.—The strikers at the Cleveland rolling mills held a secret meeting last night, and by a vote of 1,000 to 41 decided to stand -out for the scale of wages as fixed by the Amalgamated Association. How an Editor Advertises. New York Special. There were 4,000 people in the fireworks pavilion at Manhattan Beach, last night, to view Paine’s magnificent spectacle, “The Last Days of Pompeii.” As the vast audience collected along the borders-of the miniature lake, suddenly bright lights dispelled the darkness and there appealed on the opposite shore a real city filled with a moving multitude. As the display ceased a huudred dark forms were seen advancing toward the edge of the lake. These bore a large framework, which was placed iu position. As the lire began to spread, many conjectures were made as to whoso face would be shown. As they.waited, tho fire, spreading, showed the fentures of Mr. Joseph Pulitzer the proprietor of the World. Whea the features became thoroughly visible a shout; of applause went up from each man present as he recognized the one who had raised the money for the pedestal for the Statue of Liberty.. “Well,” said Mr. Paine, “it was a great success this evening. But to morrow night I shall givo the same picture, with a picture of the World on one side and the Statuo of Liberty on the other.” E. B. Washburne’s Curiosities. Lewiston (MeA Journal. The Hon. E. B. Washburn has improved his opportunities to pick up matiy interesting curiosities, whi ch he has deposited iu tho Wash burn e Memorial Library. Among them are the saddle and spurs used by General Grant during the most of the war. These are mounted on a wooden horse and are very suggestive. It is a black, finely made saddle, bearing many marks of service, but evidently one of the best in its day. Another memento of the war is a hat worn by Jeff Davis, and bearing an inscription stating that it was presented to him by the ladies of Charleston, B. C. It is a straw hat of the finest quality. Another memento of the war is a stone ink bottle, which contained the ink with which Lee's surrender was signed. Then there is a fragment of a German shell secured in Paris while yet smoking during the Franco German hostilities by Minister Washburn®, and a fragment of the Hotel do Villo secured at the same time. Eugenie’s Gulden Gift. London Truth. The most valuable wedding present which Princess Beatrice received was a magnificent tea and coffee service of soiid gold, each piece being richly chased, which was sent by the Empress Eugenie, It is exceedingly probable that the Princess will at some future time benefit very considerably by the will of the Empress, with whom she is a great favorite, and her Royal Highness pays assiduous court to her. The Empress is to reside at Abergeldie Castle for a month during the autumn, when the Queen is at Balmoral. The Deadly Cigarette. Savannah, fGa.) News. A pronunent physician says ftiut he has frequently of late been called in to see young boys suffering with diseased throats, and every case can be traced to cigarette smoking. Many of the youths are in a serious condition, as they are poisoned with arsenic contained in the wrappers. Fitting Themselves for Appointments. Milwaukee Sentinel. A local item in the Indianapolis Journal says “there is au alarming amount of horse stealing going on here.” The lloosier Democrats are getting discouraged at tho neglect of their applications, perhaps, and have taken a pointer from Judd’s early appointment. Bliss in Yunkecdom. Boston Transcript. For years there has been no such profusion of wild berries as can now be found in the outlying districts, Blueberries and huckleberries are now in their prime; tho three kinds of wild cherries are just beginning to ripen, and unripe barberries give promise of a rich harvest of this acid fruit. Ho Could Easily Sleep. Chicago News. * Ex Vice-president Wheeler is said to be troubled with insomnia, but that is not strange; A man who has slept from March 4. 1877, until March 4, 1881, ought not to expect to be sleepy for at least a decade afterward. Semi-Centennial Memories. Philadelphia Press. Lydia Thompson will come to this country again to play in opera bouffe. The files of the leading papers for the winter season of 1832 speak of her performances very highly. The Wisdom of AgeBoston Transcript. If you would take things easy when you are older, my son, you will find that you must take a good many things that are not easy while you are young. Obituary. Pittsburg, Pa., Aug. 20. —Hon. D. J. Morrell, ex president of the American Steel Association, died at hia residence in Johnstown, l*a., this morning. The stockholder of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company is offered the privilege of subscribing for a certain amount of the bonds and stock of the Chicago, Burlington & Northern Railroad Company, and the privilege is selling at a small premium. The only obligation assumed by the Chicago, Burlington Quincy company in the transaction is that of redeeming every year for twenty years SIOO,OOO of the bonds. It does not guarantee tho payment of the interest on them, and the total amount of the principal it agrees to redeem ia only $2,000,000, out of a total of $0,000,000. Hence, the value of tho privilege depends entirely upon the ability of tho new road to sup* port the burdens upon it. The transportation of cuttle from Wyoming Territory to England is becoming a steadilygrowing industry. 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