Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Marion County, 13 December 1887 — Page 2

THE IOTJIAJtfAPOIilS JOURNAL, TDESDAY,-DEGEMBEB 13, 1887.

maioritv of the committee on elections: Sir.

CriaD of Georgia, chairman. Messrs. Outhwaite of Ohio, Barry of Mississippi, O'Ferrall of Vir ginia. Msisti of Jrennsyivania, U roall or Indiana, Moore of Texas. Johnston of North Carolina, and Heard of Missouri. Mr. Turner, of Georgia, declined the chairmanship. The Republicans met in caucus to select the members who Are to constitute the minority of the committee on elections. The caucus lasted about half an boar, and nothing was done be yond the selection of the following Representatives, who are all lawyers, to serve on the com mittee: Messrs. Rowell of Illinois, Honk of Tennessee, Cooper of Unto. JLyman of Iowa, Johnston of Indiana, and Lodge of Massachu setts. CLEVELAND'S TARIFF FOUCT. It Is Approved by the Free-Traders and Re Jected by Everybody Else. Kew York Sun. The policy advocated in President Cleveland's message receives the unqualified and hearty approbation of free-traders and free-trade journal, and of those alone. The Republicans also admire it and rejoice at - it, for it seems 7 to give them exactly the issue " which they have striven to' obtain and have . maneuvered for during the past two years; and a this issue they are confident of winning in the great struggle of next year. The policy of the message, if carried out, will tend to divide the Democracy, especially in the pivotal States of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut; and as the Democratic majority in those States is not large, such division will naturally be followed by weakness and by the evident danger of defeat If the propositions which the message advocates should be strictly followed and adopted by the Democrats in the two houses of Congress; and if a bill containing them should be reported from the committee on ways and means, . and should pass the House, there would then be no escape from the contest indicated alike by Mr. Cleveland in the message and by Mr. Blaine In his reply; and in each a contest, the facts respecting New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, which we have just pointed out, would leave the advantage and the probability of victory on the Republican side. The way to obviate this danger, and to reitore to the Democracy the glowing prospect and confidence of success which existed in such splendid promise after the recent New York election, is promptly to take the taxation eontroversy out from among the questions to be decided next year, by settling it now in a way that will be satisfactory to ardent Democrats, and especially those of these three States. Abolish the surplus; first, by all possible reductions in the internal taxation, and. secondly, by changes in the tariff which will diminish and not increase the revenue, and will leave the principle of protection in full and unimpaired rigor. Thus the issue so long and so keenly desired and planned for by the Republican managers, and so exultingly seized on by Mr. Blaine, will be eliminated, and will no longer be there to form the turning point of next year's election, which will be then fought out on other questions where the Democracy will be heartily united, and where the whole advantage will be on their side from the beginning to the end. Here lies the path of safety; and we appeal most earnestly to those great and patriotic leaders of the two wings, John G. Carlisle and Samuel J. Randall, to strongly undertake this supreme duty of the hour, and by earnest co-operation to restore to the Democracy the unity, the enthusiasm, and the hope which but a few days since were theirs. A REAL REFORMER, Senator Qaay Proves Be Is a Believer In Civil-Service Reform. Washington Special. Senator Quay's position as chairman of the committee to examine the several branches of the civil service doubtless means that he will take a look at times into the operation of the departments under the Democratic administration, and probably so better investigator or critic of that sort of work could be found. No one knows better than he the number of persons necessary to perform certain official work, and if persons are discharged for political reasons, no one would discover it quicker than he, or turn it to better account for bis party. The duties of the committee are not very clearly understood, but they permit great latitude. That the junior Senator is something of a civil-service reformer, moreover, may be inferred from bis failure to object to the retention of Mr. J. B. Potter, of Tioga county, as clerk of the committee on pensions, to which attaches the snug salary of $2,200 a year, with work for only a portion of the year. Mr. Potter was appointed by ex-Senator Mitchell, and has for years been a vigorous, outspoken, independent and frank opponent of Senators Cameron and Quay, and their associates. He bad no expectation of beine retained after the reorganization of the committee, and bad arraneed his affairs to go borne to Tioga county without making the" least attempt to bold bis place. Much to his surprise, he was informed by the chairman of the committee, appointed to-day, the new Senator from Minnesota, Mr. Davis, that he eould have the clerkship for this session, at least, if be wanted it. The request was the more surprising as Senator Quay has been announced as a member of the committee. Of course, if he had objected to ex-Senator Mitchell's friend, the clerk would not have been retained. FALL OF AN EX-COXGKESS3IAN. Disgraceful Conduct, of a Man Who Once Represented an Indiana District. Washington Bpecial. . .. An Indiana ex-Congressman, who in his own State has some reputation as a jurist, is reeling. through the streets of Washington almost a tramp. Cynical old-timers point him out to the new Congressmen and tell of how many cases of this kind they have known. The man's political life went ont with the Forty-ninth Congress. Even before that time his friends had found him wandering aboufc'the city, and had taken him to the hospital. For a short time last spring he "braoed up," but an expected Territorial appointment did not come, and the ex-Congressman went back to his old habits. His latest performance was one day last week, when be strolled into the Patent-Office aud made his way up into the assignment division. Going into one of the rooms where there were a number of lady clerks he proceeded to make himself familiar with all, a feeling not at all reciprocated by the ladies, and they hastily made a go-as-you-please exit into the oorridor. Their forced absence only inspired the zeal of the honorable ex-member, for, jumping on the lounge in the room, be threw himself full length, and began to howl and sine in glorious maudlin style. The noise caused a crowd of clerks to leave their work and coneregate in the corridor. Chief of Division Kelly was summoned, but he quailed before the belligerent inebriate, and, hastily summoning a messenger, sent him to Chief Clerk Lipscomb, and asked for a posse to remove the man. Such a message aroused the wrath of Chief Lipscomb, and he sent word back to Kelly that it was a poor chief who could not protect his division. ana that li he aid not leel able to do so be ought gvv wiao. vuuiiicohru allium, uut tpua Came along watchman Brennan, and further outbursts were prevented, as be went up to the howling man and politely escorted him out of the building. MINOR MATTERS. Railway Officials Indicted for Taking Timber from Public Lands. Washington, Dec. 12. Information has been received at the General Land Office that the T'nited States grand jury in Montana has found indictments against Thomas T. O&kes, J. M. Buckley, E. L, Bonner, A. B. Hammond and J. L. Hathawa'y for unlawfully taking timber from the public lands of the-United States and shipping the same out of the Territory. Oakes is the vice-president and general manager of the Northern Pacific railroad, Buckley is the assistant general manager of the Northern I'acifio railroad, Bonner is a timber agent of the Northera Pacific railroad, Hammond is a timber agent of the Northern Pacific Railroad Compauy and general manager of the Montana Improvement Company, and Hathaway is assistant general manager of the Montana Improvement Company. These indictments are understood to be in connection with proceedincs pending against the Northern Pacific Railroad Company and the Montana Improvement Company, involving trespasses noon publio timber to the amount of about $2,000,000. Mr. McDonald's Statesmanship. Ipeclal to Cincinnati Enquirer. Ex-Senator Joseph McDonald, of Ind'.ana. who as just returned to Washington on law busiless, talks freely about the President's messaee nd Mr. Blaine's interview. He sars the message breathes statesmanship in every line, and that it is the good old Demoeratie doctrims, while the Republican leader has committed his

party to cheap tobacco and dear blankets, to low-priced eiears and high-priced clothing.; When asked about the prospects of legislation at this session of Congress Mr. McDonald said: "A strong tariff measure on the lines laid down by the President ongbt to, aud I believe will, pass Congress the present session. If it does not the responsibility will lie with the Republican party and with their allies who mask as Democrats, if there be any such. The fault will be placed where it belongs. If our friends in Congress stand by the President.4 we will sweep the country in the next election. The matter of disposing of the surplus and reducing the revenue is not the- only nor, perhaps, the most important part of the message. The revenue could be as effectually reduced by adopting a prohibitory tariff as by lowering it. It is the method which is most to the point. It indicates clearly the Demoeratie principle of a tariff for revenue only. Further steps in the same direction will be taken. Our trade will become freer and freer, our import taxes confined to a smaller and smaller range of articles. Let me say here that the internal revenue system must be preserved, for the time is rapidly approaching when it will be impossible to collect customs revenue as we do now without dwarfing American industry, commerce and manufacturing. If our heavy national expenditures are to be maintained we will be forced to rely on our internal revenue system as a permanent and finally as the chief source of national revenue." Stockslager Defeats Lamar. Bpecial to the Indianapolis Journal. Washington, Dec 12. According to the statement of a very prominent Indiana Democrat, Mr. Stockslager, acting Commissioner of the General Land Office, has locked horns with Secretary Lamar, and "downed" bim. A few days ago the Secretary appointed an $1,800 clerk in the Land Office. Mr. Stookslager wanted this place for an Indianian, and objected to the Secretary appropriating it to bis own use. He asked for the place himself, and upon being refused, he called the Indiana delegation to his support, and appealed to tbe Civil-service Commissioners, who took the case in chares, and decided against the Secretary. They held that the appointment was one belonging to the civilservice rules, and tbe place was again vacated. It may be that an Indiana Democrat will be drawn for the position yet. Indiana Pensions. Washington Special. Pensions have been granted the following named Indianians: New Pensions Evan B. Hadley, Deming; Martha A. Thatcher, Bentonville; Louise M. Niemeier, Diilsboro; Maria J. Wood. Utica; Virginia Nolin. Rockland; Daniel Scherer, Sycamore; Andrew Gretzinger, Kendallville; Lorentz Radke, Logansport; Thomas Lyskowinski, Lanesville; Barnett Falderman, Indianapolis; George Coffelt, Remington; W. H. Hargrave, Patoka; F. M. Field, Lowell; John W. Sears. Bright wood. Increased L. W. Brown, Corydon; J. T. Furnish, Vienna; Alfred Crawford, New Amsterdam; A. F. Kelley, Andrews; D. S. Shafer, Jewell; J. L. Vaughn, Stilesville; T. J. Lilly, Frankfort; Wesley C raven, Milan; 13. Flack, Indianapolis; Jamea Baxter, Deputy; F. T. Coneleton, Cory; William Muster, Six Mile; H. A. Waldrip, Attica; D. F. Spencer, Terre Haute; Lloyd Kimmel, Paoli. General Notes. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Washington, Dec. 12. Mr. Turpie's first act on the floor of the Senate was to introduce, to-day, at the request of Senator Voorhees, a bill to admit to Statehood Washington and Dakota Territories. Senator Voorhees and Representative O'Neall are in Indiana on law business. It is believed that Mr. Outhwaite.of Columbus, O., will be made chairman of the House committee on Pacific railroads; Mr. Mills, of Texas, chairman of tbe ways and means committee, and that either Oates, of Alabama, or Hoiman, of Indiana, will be chairman of the publio lands committee. Mr. Hoiman is said to bo anxions for tbe place, but no one wants to serve on the committee with bim. Representative White will go to his home at Fort Wayne at the end of next week, to spend the holidays, and upon his return will be accompanied by bis wife and second daughter. The total values of the exports of domestio breadstuff s for November, 1887, are $9,503,703; November, 1886, $12,598,841. Five months ended Nov. 30, 1887, $63,3(30,812; same period in 1886, $65,215,108. Eleven months ended Nov. 30, 1887, $148,019,641; same period in 1886, $133,077,674. The issue of standard silver dollars during the week ended Dec. 10, was 721.081. The issue during the corresponding period of last year was 626,019. The shipments ef fractional silver coin since Dec. 1 amounted to $288,283. The Secretary of . the Treasury to-day appointed the following storekeepers and gangers: C. J. Keating and R. Cillett, at Cincinnati, and L. W. Botts. at Louisville. Tbe Treasury Department has decided that the wife and daughter of a Chinese actor now residing at Portland, Ore., cannot be allowed to land in the United States except upon the production of the certificate required by the Chinese restriction act. notwithstanding their ability to produce other evidence that they are not laborers within the meanine of the law. The resignation of H. S. Williamson as agent of the Crow Indians in Montana has been accepted. James W. Arthur, of North Manchester; J. H. Brown, of Yeddo, Fountain county; John MoClintock, of Fontaner. Ind.; Andrew J. Williard, of Homeworth, O., and James P. Stevenson, of Mt. Oreb, O., were to-day admitted to practice before the Interior Department

The Convention of Republican Clubs. Nrcw Yokk, Dec. 12. Col. Harry C Sherrard. of Governor Foraker's staff, arrived in town today as one of the delegates from Ohio to the national convention of Republican clubs, which will assemble here on Thursday. The entire Ohio delegation will arrive to-morrow, and will have headquarters at the Sturtevant House. Word was received to-day that the Michigan delegation, which will travel in a special car, will reach here on Wednesday. In the evenings during the days of the convention, it is proposed to hold mass-meetings, at which wellknown speakers will disouss subjects of importance to Republicans. Among the speakers already promised at these meetings are ex Congressman John R. Lynch, of Mississippi, who will speak on the suppression of the Republican vote in the South; ex-Congressman R. G. Horr, of Michigan, who will talk about temperance in politics; Senator Evarts, who will discuss the tariff; Gen. J. H. Sypher, of Louisiana, whose subject will be "The Merchant Marine;' Hon. Nathan Goflf, of West Virginia, Hon. Lewis E. McComas. of Maryland, and Hon. J. S. Wise, of Virginia, who will tell of 4,The Old and New South, " Tally-Sheet Forgers Arrested. CiNCrNNATi, Dec. 12. Three of the men in dicted by the Franklin county grand jury for participation in tbe tally-sheet forgery in that county in the election of uctooer, isso, live in this eounty. One of them, Thomas J. Cogan, has been arrested, and to-day gave bond in the sum of $2,000 for bis appearance. Another, Al len O. Myers, is absent from Cincinnati, and is said to be in New York. C F. Blackburn, the third, bas not yet been found by the officers, and it is generally supposed that he is in hiding until he can arranee to give the necessary bail in order to avoid beine sent to jail. - Columbus, Dee. 12. The arrests so far made in connection with the tally-sheet foreery in dictments are: Algernon Granville, Chicago; Thomas J. Cogan, Cincinnati; Fred bteube, Robert and C. R. Montgomery, Columbus. Each has furnished baiL Although no official information bas been furnished to that effect, yet it is generally understood that Allen O. Myers and C. F. Blackburn, of Cincinnati, are also indicted but have not been arrested. Obituary. Special to tli JndIacaolia Journal. Ft. Wayne, Ind., Deo. 12. Mrs. W. F. Heath, wife of the professor of mnsio in the public schools, died suddenly of a blood clot in the brain to-day. Yesterday she gave birth to a child, which lived but a few hours. Mrs. Heath's death is greatly deplored among Christian people, among whom she was known for her intelligent zeal in ail good endeavors. New York, Deo. 12. Mrs. John Jacob As tor died this evenine at 8 o'clock. Mrs. Astor bad been unconscioua since midnight of Sunday. At 8:15 her pulse seemed to stop beating, and Mr. Astor sent for Dr. Barker, who bad left shortly before. When the doctor arrived Mrs. Astor was dead. Mrs. Astor was about sixtyone years old. Her father, Thomas S. Gibbs, of 110 Fifth avenue, was , formerly a planter of South Carolina. John Jacob A6tor, her husband, is a grandson of the John Jacob Astor who founded the family's fortune. Doslneaa Embarrassments. SpecUl to the Indianapolis Journal Richmond, lad., Dec. 12. W. E. Jenkinson was to-day surprised by a number of his cred itors and compelled to mortgage his confection ery to secure their claims. He says it is worth twice tbe amount of tbe mortzage. which is for $800, and that he owes but about $309 more, mostly to foreign creditors. Denver, CoL, Dec. 12 B. Davidson, jeweler and pawn-broker, assigned to-day. Assets, $37,700; liabilities, $31,07.

INDIANA AND ILLINOIS NEWS

The Daily Chronicle of Happenings of Various Kinds in the Two States. Characteristic Democratic Gall Again IllustratedChristian Chnrch Convention Stabbed in the Back Gleanings. INDIANA. Hantington County Furnishes a Splendid Sample of Democratic Gall. 'Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Huntington, Dec 12. Demoeratie gall of the Green Smith kind seems to be a chief characteristic of the Democratic party in Indiana. In this eounty quo warranto proceedings have been begun by Wm. Ewing to oust George W. Bell as county commissioner. Bell is a Republican, and was elected in 1884. The' Democratic ring did not surrender him his office until December, 1SS5, claiming that tbe old (Democratic) member from his district held until that time. Bell entered upon his office in December, 1885, and, having three years to serve, was not renominated, nor was any candidate for his district placed upon the Republican ticket The Democrats placed the name of Ewing upon their ticket, and he was voted for by that party. Now comes Mr. Ewing and claims the seat upon the ground that Bell was robbed of one year of his term by his predecessor, who had served but three years and partially by reason of legislation accomplished in tbe winter of 1884-5, and also asking $1,000 damaees. It is noc believed that Ewing has a ghost of a chance in this suit, but his course illustrates the desperate straits of the Democratic party which was so handsomely repudiated in this county in 1SS6 " Christian Chnrch Convi ntlon. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Crawfordsville. Dec. 12. The regular quarterly convention of the Christian Church denomination, composed of the counties of Boone, Clinton and Montgomery, was held at Lebanon. There were several representatives present from the three eounties. In the absence of the president of the association, Rev. J. P. Ewing, of Crawfordsville, John W. Strob. of Crawfordsville, was chosen president, and Miss Ferry, of Frankfort, acted as secretary. Elder Johnston, of Darlington, tbe missionary of tbe association, reported that the work was progressing finely, and that sixteen had joined tbe church during the past three months through his efforts. The sum of about $340 had been collected and expended in the carrying on the wort. The reports received from the different churches in the district showed that there was a general increase of interest anion e the members, and that there was a fair prospect of a revival. The next convention will be held at Crawfordsville on March 6 and 7. Will Contest Settled. Evansytlle, Dec. 12. The Staser will ease was decided in the Posy county Circuit Court, Saturday evening, in favor of the plaintiffs, Mrs. Kate Hogan and two other living daughters, and tbe heirs of three dead daughters of John S. Staser, a wealthy farmer and capitalist of Scott township, this county, who died about a year ago. Tbe ease was taken to Posey county on change of venue. Staser's estate consisted of $154,000 in real estate and $32,000 in personal property. He left the real estate to his three sons, his personal to his six daughters and their heirs, Mrs. Hogan only receiving $G00. Tbe latter sued to break tbe will, alleging infirmity of Staser and improper influence by the sons. The result eives general satisfaetion to the community, who consider the daughters deeply wronged. Stabbed in the Back Saloon Bobbed. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Logansport. Dec. 12. Constantine Eoglert, a baker, and Lewis Breckinridge, a cigar-maker, met at the Panhandle depot this morning and, both being under the influence of liquor, engaged in a fight which resulted in Englert receiving an ugly stab in tbe back. Breckinridge was arrested, and will have bis preliminary a trial as soon as Englert's condition is iraproe3.' Thieves broke into the saloon of PeterCa&lec on Fourth street, last night, and succeeded- in ' get tins about $15 in money, a number of cigars, and several bottles of whiskey. It is supposed to be the work of local toughs. The Deputy Confidence Men. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Seymour, Deo. 12. The trial of Rice, Stewart and Mason, the confidence men, charged with the $3,000 Deputy robbery, was commenced at Brownstown to-day. The entire day was spent in empaneling a jury. Tbe case is attracting unusual attention. The defense is represented by D. W. Voorhees. John E. Lamb and B. E. Lone: the State by W. T. Branaman, D. H. Long, Wm. K. Marshall. Parser, Forbes and Kearns were convicted upon the same charge, at the August term of court here. Saloon-Keepers Indicted. Special to the Indianaaolia Journal. Richmond, Dec 12. The following saloonkeepers were arrested to-day on grand jury indictments, and eave bond for $100 for each indictment. William Mc Adams, five indictments; George Smolley, three; William P. Stahr, five; George Eager, two, and Lew Martin, Omar Bacon and Lafe Devlin, one each. McAdams belongs here, and the others at Cambridge. . Minor Notes. Mary Schoolcraft, of Madison, aeed twentyfour, committed suicide yesterday by shooting. Family trouble was the cause. Mrs. J. C Barnhill, of Crawfordsville, died very suddenly on Saturday evening. The funeral services were beld yesterday. She was a daughter of Harlan Haaley. of Plain field, and leaves a husband and three children. On Sunday morning, Emily McCucban, aged twenty-six, of Gosben, was found dead in bed. The coroner's inquest resulted in the decision that she came to her death through an overdose of tansy, a bottle of which was found nearly empty by the bed. Hurburt Bunch, tbe cine-year-old son of exClerk L. T. Buneh, of Tipton, was thrown from a runaway waeon, yesterday, and badly hurt. His right arm was broken in two places, tbe bone protruding about three inches. He also received internal injuries. . While John C. Kallmeyer, a Columbus plumber, was connecting some water-main joints in a ditch six feet deep, the bank gave wav and buried his lower limbs. It was after considerable work that he was dug out and hauled home, where he has suffered a great deal, and his physician savs that it may be months before he can be out again. The stockholders of the Montgomery County Fair Association met yesterday and elected the following officers, who are to Berve the ensuing yean President; Jasper N. Davidson, of Whitesville; vice-presidents, W. H. Durham and J. L. Davis; treasurr, Jo Grnbb; secretary, F. D. Snyder; general superintendent, J. J. Inaley; chief marshal, R. B. Snyder. ILLINOIS. Gleanings from Correspondents and Callings from Exchanges. Some five or six families in the Stewart neighborhood, northwest of Van d alia, have from two to five members in each down sick with diphtheria. Two diedjwithin the last week from the disease. St. Patrick's Church, of Dixon, which was burned last summer, was opened for services on Sunday morning. High mass was celebrated by Rev. Fathers TTracy and Quinn. The chnrch was crowded Father Tracy conducted the blessing of the edifice.: The dedication will take place in the spring. The people in the lower half of Bowling Green township, near Yandalia, have for several moatbs advocated the division of the township to make it more convenient for voting at elecions. "The project bas been defeated, however, by the' Democrats, who fancied the Republicans would gain by it. Charles Johnson, the son of respectable and wellrto-do parents in Lewiston, Fulton county, came to Peoria last Friday and started on a debauch. In the evening be insulted a young woman and attempted to shoot a gentleman who defended her. Johnson was arrested and sentenced to tbe work-house. On Sunday he tried tocommit suicide by cutting bis throat, inflicting a wound that will probably prove fatal. J Ah Unpleasant Insinnation. City or Mexico, Dec. 12. The great religious feast of Our Lady of Guadaloupe passed off torday quietly, although fears had been entertained in government circles lest the presence of vast crowds of Indians at the neighborincjfillaee of Guadeloupe might lead to disturbances. The Liberal party newspapers aeense the church authorities of having collected over $1,000,000 to buy a crown for tbe statue of the Virgin of

Guadaloupe, which "is not forthcoming. The

cieiicoio nj iuiii a sai.siactory snowing will oe mid of fhe dianoaitinn nf th iniOr T)i acense Liberals of trying to create prejudice against the church by circulating, scandalous iDsiauauous. . . V. TOE fc'IRE RECRIp Phelps, Dodge & Palmer's f3oot and Shoe Establishment Domed. Chicago. Dec 12.-A threatening conflagra tion burst out aboutJ7:45 to-night in the very center of the most valuable business property in Chicago. The flames were rst noticed shoot ing from the windows of tha,." large wholesale boot and shoe establishment of Phelps, Dodge & Palmer. Their building-is located on the corner of Adams street anc( fifth avenue, directly across from Marshall ield & Co. warenouse ana the general offices of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railway Company. The location is but a few squares from the new Board of Trade, the principal hotels and tbe courthouse, and is surrounded t on every side by tall, costly buildings., Thousands of sparks swept over these, and great crowds of excited people speedily jammed the streets. Phelps, Dodge & Co. 'a establishment oeenpied a quarter of a square, and was a solid-looking five-story pile of masonry and iron, but tbe upper floors succumbed with astonishing rapidity. The building was owned by E. H. Sheldon. It was put up in 1877, and cost $70,000. The present value is placed at $100,009. The structure is a total loss, and the goods in it are to be classed likewise. It is hard to estimate the loss on stock. Tbe firm had sold ont their winter stock and had filled out every floor with spring goods. Mr. Phelps estimates bis insurance at between $500,000 and $600,000, distributed among a number of companies. Late to-night it was rumored that the great fire in Phelps, Dodge & Palmer's boot and shoe house was attended by loss of life. It is said that at the time tbe flames burst from the building several persons were at work on the fifth: floor, and that tbe rapid spread of tbe flames must have cut off all means of escape. Tbe watchman of the building is missing. The origin of the fire is a mystery. After the flames bad made a good deal of headway a loud explosion was heard. Fire Marshal Sweniesays be thinks it was a hot air explosion. Other Fires. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Fort Wayne, Ind.; Dee. 12. -The new barn of farmer John Johnson, situated six miles north of this city, was completely destroyed by fire at an early hour this morning. The loss, which includes agricultural implements and farm products, will aggregate $4,000. There was no insurance, and the origin of the fire was probably incendiary. San Francisco, Dec 12. Fire last evening destroyed St. Mary's Chapel and parochial school. St. Mary's Hospital was saved. The loss on buildings will not exceed $15,000, bat many valuable relies, preserved in tbe chapel, were destroyed. Among them is supposed to be the only genuine Gobelin tapestry in Ameriea, a representation of Lake Tiberius shortly after the resurrection. This work of art, whieh is valned at $3,000, was brought to Boston from Europe and subsequently came into possession of Rev. Father Hugh Gallagher, of San Francisco, who presented it a short time before bis death, to the sisters attached to St. Mary's Hospital. Pittsburg, Dec 12. Yesterday tbe immense manufactory of tbe Greenock Brick and Tile Company, at Greencck, on tbe Youghiogbeny river, was entirely destroyed by fire The loss was $20,000. TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES. Mrs. W. H. Lothrop, wife of the president of the First National Bank, of Racine, Wis., drowned herself in the lake, Sunday night. She had been demented for some time past. It is announced that Judge Bradley has decided to contest the election of Warren O. Arnold to Congress from the Second District of Rhode Island, on the grounds of fraud, intimidation and bribery. The Boston municipal election will occur today. The indications are that Mayor O'Brien, Democrat, will be elected by a reduced majority over Thomas N. Hart. Republican. The Prohibitionists predict an increased vote against license. At Huntington, W. Ya., on Saturday night, Joseph Mullen, who keeps a small general store, was awakened by some one entering his store. He took a pistol, went down stairs, and seeing a man entering the window, fired. The ball entered the head of the burglar, killing him instantly. He proved to be a colored man named Isaac Moore. His companions fled. Three Chattanooga officers Baker, Griffith and Howell made a raid yesterday at Dayton, Tenn., on a gang of outlaws fortified in a cabin a mUe from town. The desperadoes were armed with rifles and shotguns, but as soon as the first round was fired the officers charged the cabin, knocking down the door and capturing three prisoners, shooting one of them, J. Carnahan, through the heart. The dead and mangled bodies of two men were found early yesterday morning at the side of the Camden & Atlantic railroad tracks, about a mile from Camden. The bodies were subsequently identified as those of Alfred Stratton, aged S seventeen, and Alonzo Hudson, aged twenty-six, who both resided in the neighborhood where their bodies were found. Stratton was blind, and it is supposed that he and his companion were struck by a train while walking on the track. Honesty Is the Best Policy. Sew York Sun. Before the Ohio river had run itself away it was the custom to go from Cincinnati to Pittsburg by steamboat. It was a journey of some days, and people got very well acquainted before they left the boat. At Pittsburg there was always a rush to catch the eastern train. Among the travelers was a lady who drove off among the first. After she was gone a gentleman, a New Yorker, picked up a purse, which proved to belong to her. He was very anxious to go over with some gentlemen who had determined to make tbe journey east together. But he felt be must restore the purse Against the remonstrances of the others, who said he would lose his train, he toot a carriage and chased from station to station, and hotel to hotel, until he finally overtook the lady, who bad discovered and was bemoaning her loss. Meanwhile he had lost the train, and as trains were not as frequent as they are now he was obliged to lie over until the next day. . , Years passed, and the war broke out. Among the contractors for building army bridges in Tennessee was this man. He bad a partner, and they had transferred their whole equipment of wagons, mules, timber, and men near Nashville. At this point his partner failed him, and blank ruin stared him in the face. Determined to make a bold appeal, be went to one of the eity banks and asked for a large loan of money, making plain the necessity and, its canse. As be talked a lady seated in 'the President's room listened. The bankers listened, but the request was preposterous. At this juncture the lady stepped forward. ' "Do you remember," she said, "coming up the Ohio river to Pittsburg in the ysar 1" mentioned the date. S "Yes." i "Do yon remember a lady losing her purse and the efforts you made to restore it to her?" "Yes." " "Well, I am that woman." And turning to her husband, who was the President of the bank, "I don't tbjnk you need hesitate to lend money toamanwhohas proved himself more than honest.' The money was lent. Said the hero of the occasion, who told tbe story to the writer: "I made $100,000 by being enabled to carry out that contract. And I couldn't have carried it out but for that incident of yeara before. Steamship N ews. Liverpool Dec 12. Arrived: Kansas, from Boston. Amsterdam. Deo. 12. Arrived". Schiedam, from New York. Philadelphia, Dee. 12.'--Arrived: British King, from Liverpool. i t . Qoeenstoww, Dec 12. Arrived: City of Chester, from New York. c i Southampton. Dec. 12.4-Arrived: Werra, from New Yorlc for Bremen.1 ' ;. Glasgow, Dec. 12. Arrived: Scandinavian, from Boston; Boston City, from Baltimore. New York, Dec 12. Arrived: f Aurania, from Liverpool; Erin, from London; Iiugta, from Hamburg; Normandie, from Havre. Ah, There! 4 t 4 Revenue reduction is a very good pj&fcform, but it is to be borne in mind that ther6 are a great many distinguished persons in the'( growing West who care more for free trade tbaxCthey do for the Democratic party. ; . f t A Rare Opening for Business. , , New Tork Tribune. .T The following advertisement appears in a Boston paper: . t. 'Wanted A person to take a dog to walk mornings. Tbe best ef reference required. Apply," etc

HARPER PLACED IN PRISON

Jury Finds Him Guilty and He Is Sen tenced to Ten Years' Imprisonment. Judge Saga Orders that Ha Be at Once Taken to Colnmbas and Placed in the Penitentiary Scenes in the Warden's Office. Cincinnati, Dec 12. The greatest crowd yet gathered in the corridors of the United States court-room assembled this morning, long before the time for the assembling of the court It was simply impossible for ladies to get in at the pnblie door, and only those who had friends to show them the private entrances could reach the court-room. At 10 o'clock Judge Sage appeared alone, Jndge Jackson having been called to hold court in Covington. Court was opened, and seven minutes later the jury filed in. As soon as they were seated Judge Sage asked if they had agreed upon their verdict, and the foreman said they had. The judge directed the clerk to receive it. At this point Mr. Blackburn called the court's attention to tbe absence of the defendant. "Let him be brought in," said the Judge. In two minutes Marshal TJrner entered, followed by Mr. Harper, looking pale and concerned. Behind him came his wife, her face a study. It looked as if she was upborne by a faith that in some way she was to hear good news from that jury. Miss Matthews, her sister, followed, as calm as she could compose herself to be. When they were seated the clerk took the sealed enveloped inclosing the sentence, tore it open and read the words: "We, the jury, find tbe defendant guilty as charged in the indictment.' This means guilty on all tbe thirty-three counts left for tbe jury to act upon. There was no outcry from either of the women. Mrs. Harper sat is if transfixed, but Miss Matthews found the relief in tears which she struggled with all her power to repress. Mr. Blackburn moved an arrest of judgment, which the Court instantly overruled. Then District Attorney Burnet moved for immediate sentence, and that the sentence be cumulative. Judge Sage, in a somewhat lengthy opinion, stated the result of his investieation on the question of cumulative sentences in a case like this, and this gave some relief to the suddenness of the blow upon Mr. Harper's family. He finally overruled tbe motion, and asked if tbe defendant had anythine to say before sentence was pronounced upon him. Mr. Blackburn arose and said that tbe defendant wished to speak through him, and to say that he had nothing to add to what had been said, except to thank the Court for its fair and impartial treatment, and to ask that tbe Court be as merciful as tbe circumstances and tbe law . would permit. The Court directed Harper to stand up. It was a most distressing scene. The strong man stood erect, with tears coursing down bis cheek, but no other sign of emotion, save his blanched face. Behind bis chair, with bowed head, sat his wife, in an agony that had no better manifestation than the wringing of her hands. Tears did not come to her relief. Miss Matthews, far more demonstrative, still repressed sobs, and in her own distress reached over to try to comfort her sister by a touch. So they sat. while the Court, with impressive solemnity, recited the usual form of sentence, saying the evidence left no doubt of the defendant's guilt, and that tbe offense merited the highest penalty of the law, which tbe Court would now impose ten years in tbe Ohio penitentiary, and that the marshal convey bim thither at once. Mr. Harper sat down, turning to his wife. Their lips met, her hands were around his neck, his arms encircled her. Jnrors wept, and women and men all over the court-room were in tears. The silence was broken by Mr. Blackburn making a last request from the Court. That was that the order of immediate imprisonment be suspended, and gave as a reason that there was much business to be attended to by Harper, in which his wife was closely concerned, and it would be exceedingly difficult to attend to it unless Mr. Harper could remain here for a few days. But the Court was relentless. Judge Sage said there would be opportunity for his wife to see bim in Columbus, and he repeated tbe order to tbe marshal to conVey him thither to-day. After the seenes in tbe court-room, Harper and his family spent some time in tbe marshal's office, and then went to the jail, where he spent the afternoon in his room, preparing for his departure. Tbe bedding, his trunk and other property were taken out and sent to his house. His family joined him, and he bade them good-bye. Mrs. Harper lingered after the others bad departed, and her farewell was spoken with him alone. A moment afterward be appeared as unmoved as ever. Shortly before 4 a camsge appeared at the jail, Into which Harper and the deputy marshals, Kiersted and Costeilo, entered and were driven to tbe Central passenger depot, passing on tbe way his late residence on Fourth street. There was a small gathering of people there to see him enter the train, but the deputies avoided the front entrance by going down John street and entering the depot from tbe west end. He was placed in a parlor-car of the Midland train, in the smoking compartment, and the curtains drawn. Here Miss Matthews joined him, accompanied by her father aud her brother. A crowd gathered about the car and waited until the train moved out, at 4:05. Tbe trial began two weeks ago to-morrow. No time was lost in argument; the verdict was given at 10:09, the sentence at 10:2o. and at 4:0s the head of the once famous Fidelity Bank was on his way to the Ohio penitentiary at Colum bus. Scenes at the Penitentiary. Columbus. O., Dec. 12. Tbe first chapter in the great Chicago wheat deal and the Fidelity Bank wreck was concluded to-night in the arrival of Edward L. Harper at the Ohio peciten. tiary for a term of ten years. He came with many of the surroundings and as much of noto riety as attaches to the arrival of a more than ordinarily distinguished criminal. The stations along the way between Columbus and Cincin nati were graced by interested crowds who mad their wants known as tbe train stopped, and they expressed a desire to sea Harper. In this, however, they were not gratified. as the prisoner and his deputies occupied seats in the smoking apartment of the chair car, and with blinds drawn, reached the Columbus depot without tbe annoyance of curious eyes. Mr. Harper was welcomed to Columbus by an audience of about two hundred, who bad gathered at the depot and crowded in to get tha first sight of the great financier. These consisted maiuly of bank clerks and a number of ladies. The party proceeded at once to the dining-room of the depot, where Harper was flanked by his wife and her sister on either side, and the prisoner at once ordered supper for each one of tbe party, not forgetting the officers and newspaper men who had accompanied him. While tbe supper was being prepared the curiosity-seeker had a good chance to satiate his desire to see the great wrecker. Harper bore himself bravely under tbe circumstances, and showed an air of business in all bis movements, while his wife and Miss Matthews showed no signs of anguisn. After Harper and his relatives had enjoyed their supper, the party entered tbe carriage and proceeded to the prison, which is about half a mile distant. It was after 10 o'clock when they reached the warden's office, and there were probably fifty persons present, many of whom were reporters. Mrs. Harper, her sister and father accompanied Harper to the prison. as did also Mr. D. P. Hyatt, of Cincinnati who was looking after their comfort. Harper, in his bearing, was the embodiment of a gentleman in bis intercourse with all who bad business with him. On being introduced, Warden Coffin inquiringly remarked to Harper that he supposed be bad come to stay awhile, to which the latter replied in tbe affirmative, and at the same time smiled over the evidence of promise of fair treatment at tbe bands of the officials. The warden and Harper soon retired to a side office, where they talked over tbe provision which would be made for bim in tbe way of work, regarding the prison rules, and what liberties he would be allowed. The warden learned from the prisoner that he was not very much of a book-keeper, and surges ted that he might operate a sewing machine in the State shop, as be bad understood be at one time was engaged in the sewing-machine business. Harper enjoyed a hearty laugh over the prospeet of bis beine able to run a machine. He stated, however, that he was willing to do any work at which he might be assigned, even if it were tbe scrubbing of floors, and that he was ready to begin at once. Mrs. Harper had brought along quite a supply of blankets, sheets, pillows and fine ware, but tbe warden stated that he would have to be used tbe same as ether prisoners, and the goods were bandied

up to be sent back to Cincinnati. Both Harper and his wife displayed the greatest composure under tbe circumstances, and chatted and talked up to tbe time when tbe ladies were ready to depart, when an informal good night was said, and Mrs. Harper proceeded to a hotel. Mr. Matthews, her father, showed deep emotion in parting, and cried like a child. Harper was then taken into the guard-room and searched. He had $152 in money, which he played, witsome change in his pocketbook, and pT. irewell. After this formality HarpwSSLJsfrfzned to cell 114, block I. range 1. ia the new part of the prison building, and where the cells are quite large and airy. His serial number is 19,217. With good behavior he can make two and a half years on his sentence. In taking his leave of the reporter. Harper stated that be did cot expect to be in the prison long, and this idea seemed to cheer him as well as his wife, neither of whom expressed any emotion from the time of arrival till tbey parted for tbe night. Harper will be thirty-nine years old to-morrow. THE CROWN PRIXCE'S QUARTERS. How the Afflicted Heir to the German Throne Lives stt San Remo. San Remo Letter in Berlin Vossiche ZeituitrSince tha arrival of t Omwr, Pm ee fromBo venerea has been seen daily walking or drivinf out. His appearance, carriage and energy art very encouraging. The hue of health overspreads his face; no one would suspect tbe existence of a dangerous malady. The Prince's residence, tbe Villa Zirio, is situated in tbt eastern part of a lone row of villas near tbe sea, and is surrounded by a small but picturesque garden. Tbe south front of the buiidine contains seven windows on each story, three of whieh are in a slightly-protruding central portion, in front of which is a terrace supported by columns and surrounded - by a stone balustrade. Tha Crown Prince occupies the western, tbe Crown Princess the eastern portion of tbe first story, while tha three princesses occupy the second story. . Part of the domestics live in a small cottage at a short distance. The principal villa, with its lightyellow walls, light-brown shutters and dark-red curtains, looks very pleasant. All round the ground floor and ante-rooms lies a shruobery oi low palm trees, gigantic aloes, ivy and other climbing plants. Two data palms lift their splendid arms to the height of tha windows of the topmost story. The terrace garden in front of tbe villa, supported by a stone breast-work, ia laid out with beautiful flower beds, shrubberies and orange and lemon trees in tabs. At the sides and back are plantations of eucalyptus, ; pepper and pine trees. A pictoresaoe contusion of southern and northern trees, thick evergreen bushes, blooming bedges, palms and cactuses fill the lower garden, which reaches down totba high road, and in which tbe royal family frequently walk. On the other side of the road stands tbe Hotel de la Mediterranee, In - which the consulting physieians resided, and also Prince William daring the few days he remained in San Remo. Once when walking with hi mother and sisters on a rainy morning ha turned up his trousers to keep them out of the mud. Before bis departure he wrote in the notebook of the hotel porter, an honest Brandenburger, the words, ''The present commander of the . T T T : A. . .1J J TJ... .

UQara-nuMsr xvegiueui w so diu uuitu-uuaHr, W.. Pr. v. Pr.. San Remo. 11-1187." The hon est man. with tears in his eyes, showed me this proof of the traditional happy manner of tha Hohenzollerns. Tbe number of guests in the Hotel de la Mediterranee was much increased after tbe arrival of tbe Crown Prince, but on tha whole the visitors to San Remo,, seem con eiderably fewer than on previous winters. Of the earthquake of last February there are no more traces to be seen in tbe lower part of the town, for tbey bave been bastilj removed, but tbe old town still lies parti in ruins. Tha higher one goes up the narrow CrOO&IU tirisil iviiubu vi stcpo ouu yiwnn here and there by flyine arches the more fre - quent become tbe trace of the catastrophe which cost so many uvea in tne topmost quarter ot the town many houses have completely fallen. Others are shaken and tottering. Whole streets are entirely deserted, and, though the vines elimb the tall, black, cracked walls, not a voice is heard within doors and no curious face looks out at the dark, empty window openings, bare of wood or class. It is like wandering through a city oi me aeaa, ana our steps ecno mournwe seek our way. In tbe inhabited parts or tne town life goes on as usual. The dead have been buried, masses for them have been sung, a few procesbions with crucifixes, lighted candles, church banners and cbanted litanies bave taken . place, and now people lire, lova and work in tha old, old way, hoping that their patron saint will -' take better care of tbem another time. IT W16 TTtV. MIKTFR'R T A VTI A Midnight Scene ia the Mansion of tha Millionaire Gas Man. Chicago Tribune. "Hold up your hands:" The speaker was a man of slight but ehapely build, with piercing eye. a resolute look, a commanding voice and a bearing of one who was absolute master of the situation. Attired in his robe de nuit he stood in a doorway of the dining-room of his own house, an elegant mansion on the boulevard, and he held in his hand a fourty-four calibre revolver pointed straight ahead of him with an aim that varied not the smallest fraction of a hair's breadth. The man addressed was a ruffian of powerful frame and sinister aspect. He stood in front of an elrborate sideboard, a door of which was open, exposing in the dim glare of the dark lantern whose rays were flashed into .- the interior a glittering array of costly plate which, he was about to lay his brawny hand upon when arrested by the startling command already quoted. laken bv surprise, tbe stalwart maraudpf turned his face in the direction from which tho voice proceeded and stood for a moment irresolute. Some subtle influence by which mind sways mind, independent of physical environments or disparities, apparently mastered him, for he reluctantly raised his hands, and the two men faced each other in the darkened room amid a silence so profound that the mufflefj heart beats that shook the frame of the baftiea burglar could almost be heard by the calm. self -poised, relentless man who still pointed the death dealing weapon straight at his heart. 'Move a muscle and you are a dead man,' suddenly exclaimed the voice that had already smitten bis herculean form as with paralysis, and the owner of that voice moved forward and took the first lantern from the neverless hand that held it. With swift and methodical movements he placed it on the sideboard so that its rays feebly outlined the form before him. and, with that terrible weapon still aimed unerringly at his heart, he thrust his hand into the pocket of the helpless wretch, one after another, and drew forth a clay pipe, a Waterbury watch, a plug of tobacco, a pint bottle, 26 cents in money and a bunch of keys; and, as he led him to the outside door of the house, he handed him a card on which was inscribed the name 'Americus V. Getthere, president gas company," and hissed in the ear of the despairing man, "I am some thing of an operator myself. Expert Testimony. New York 8nnDo von think the night air is unhealthy! aslted Mrs. Cumso of her husband. "People who have been on a night tear tell mt it is;" was the reply. 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