Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Marion County, 13 February 1889 — Page 5

THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1889.

TILE STATE LINCOLN LEAGUE

Annual Convention Carried Out with the Spirit that Promises Success, Resolutions Arraigning the Democracy and Speeches Showing the Force and Aggressiveness of Republicanism of To-Day. The delegate convention of the Lincoln League Club of Indiana met in annnal session, -esterday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, in Y. M- C. A. Hall, and were called to order by V. T. Taylor, the president of the State league, with W. II. Smith as secretary. Mr. Taylor said that the day was the eightieth anniversary of the birth of the great Lincoln. It was in December, 18SC, he continued, that the scheme of a national and a State Republican club organization took definite shape, and out of a mass of discouraged and rapidly disintegrating clubs throughout Indiana, the Lincoln League came. The work was accomplished largely through the efforts of the League's tir9t president, Hon. J. N. Huston. The growth of the organization had been phenomenal. From one hundred of a year ago there grew up, to the night before tho election, in November, 809 officially-reported clubs in Indiana,1 with a total membership of about 80,-! 0C0; besides this, there were about one hundred more organizations unofficially reported. In addition there were 200 which had refused to come into the League, mak-( ing a grand total, on the eve of the Novem-, ber battle, of fully 1,100 Republican clubs in Indiana. To any other State the challenge to match this record if it can is sent. Beside this, the league caused to be sent out for distribution more tnan 2,000,000 documents, and distributed SO.OOO lithographic portraits of General Harrison. The league is a division of private soldiers in that grand army made conspicuous in history by tho multitude and valor of its great leaders. As an organization, it teaches love of country and strict obedience to the laws of the Republic. In politics' it follows the flag of Grant, of Garfield, of Arthur. With vigor and with the fervor of a crusader, the Republicans finally camped around the standard of that intrepid leader, Benjamin Harrison. Secretary Smith briefly addressed tho convention. He said that tho league had not been gotten up as a dress-parade organization, but as an institution for work and education. As to work, tho letters sent out and answered during the last campaign showed the extent of tho labors of the secretary. The league was simply an auxiliary to the State party organizations it became a part of the organization in each county, doing its work in connection and in harmony with the county committees. lie spoke of the necessity of money to carry on the orga nization, and the aid given to Republicanism by the establishment of reading-rooms in each county seat. Such rooms established and kept open correspondence with members of Congress and protective-tariff-lcague associations of New York and Philadelphia, would secure a constant supply of interesting and valuable documents.. Winfield Silver suggested that a committee of one from each congressional district be selected to report a list of officers for the ensuing year. Tho following were chosen as the committee on nominations: First District H. 6. Bennett. Second District C. C. Schrocder. Third District Jasper Packard. Fourth District Perry 8. Bear. Fifth District-Joseph I. Irwin. Sixth District-John C. Eyler. Seventh District Walter Montgomfiry Eighth District-D. P. Downs. Ninth District Isaac II. Phares. . Tenth District A. 1L Shroyer. Eleventh District-B. W. Quinn. Twelfth District-John W. Baker. Thirteenth District Nathan Emery. . Messrs. Sulzer, of Jefferson county; Holloway, of Marion; St rouse, of Parke; Smith, of Miami, and Graham, of Hamilton, were selected by the chair as a committee on resolutions. President Taylor had made the recommendation, and a resolution was presented that tho annual meeting of the convention be held on Lincoln's birthday the 12th of February each year. Several amendments were suggested, among others that it be the first Tuesday after Lincoln's birthday, or that it be tho second Tuesday in February. Mr. Justice, of Cass, said: MI am utterly opposed to changing from the 12th day of February. We should make that day as honored as the 22dof February. I recollect twenty-eight years ago this day the train from Springfield arrived at the crossing of the Lafayette road and Washington street, and from the rear platform of the car I heard Lincoln speak to the people. On that trip on his way to Washington to be inaugurated he had to be disguised and taken through Baltimore in the night. We should never forget his birthday, but should preserve it and stand by it as we do by the birthday of Washington," A motion was carried that the convention meet on the Pith of February, except in case that date come on Saturday, Sunday or Monday, when the club meet on the succeeding Tuesday. It was moved and carried to amend the seventeenth section of the constitution of the league by providing that the work of the committee on state of the league be given to the committee of managers. The committee on nominations reported the following officers for the ensuing year. The selection of G. S. Wright as secretary was consequent npon the positive declination of a renomination by Mr. Smith: President Wm. L. Taylor, Indianapolis. Secretary ( l. 8. Wright, Indianapolis. - Treasurer N. S. Byram, Indianapolis." ' MeniberExecutive Committee National League . J. X. Huston. Vice-president National League Albert G. Porter. Delegates to Baltimore Convention to be held on the 28th Inst. Marcus R. Sulzer, Madison; Wintield 8. Silver, Bluffton; Wm. II. Knisely, Columbia Cit; Oeonre W. Patchell, Union City. Alternates Charles M. Rock, Knivhtstown; John K. Winter, Loranport; B. W. Sholtz, Decatur; John C. Wingate, Wingate. Sir. Sulzer, chairman of the committco on resolutions, reported the following: The Lincoln Leapue of the State of Indiana in convention assembled congratulates the Republican of the State and country n their recent victory, -whereby a soldier statesman of Irreproachable character, of undaunted courage and undoubted integrity -was elected President of tho United States. In this victory we claim thatthis League did its share of the work assigned It, and by its vijrilant watchfulness and earnest labors assisted in the general resulU which made the victory complete. To the officers of this League we extend our congratulation. ami tender our thanks for their untiring efforts in giving their time and sacrificing their business interests to make success certain; especially are thanks and congratulations dues . L. Taylor, president; W. II. Smith, sectary: N. 8. Byram. treasurer. The executive committee and district managers we recognize as having done their work well. The Hon. J. N. Huston, John G. Dille, and all associated with them as members of tho State central committee, it is a pleasure to congratulate for the especial efforts in bearing the hurden of the contest which had such a successful termination. Wearraismthe Democratic party for its gross violation ot law and precedent by their acta and conduct in the General Assembly, no win sosion, for the following reasons, viz.: : First By their arbitrarily preventing the le-pally-elected Lieutenant-governor from assuming hU duties, and. by unwarranted and vicious methods, depriving a gallant soldier and able, representative of the people from exercising a constitutional prerogative when elected so to do by a majority of the electors of the State. Second That we unqualifiedly condemn their acts in prostituting the power guaranteed to tho people in appointing innumerable door-keepers and four extra alleged employes to make places lor a horde of ward bummer and hungry ofticecekcrs, squandering untold thousands of dollars In a reckless manner in total disregard of tho riehts o the people and existing statutes. Thlru That by ungating Senator Carpenter and Representative John they have- added to their alreadv odious record an infamy that is uularalled iu the couuils of partisan politics by wttmg aside the voice of the people in depriving of their eat two legally and honestly-elected lienresentatlves. . Fifth, that in all their do.ngs as law-makers the Democratic membcrsof the General Assembly .are acting in the capacity of law-breakers, In that they have thwarted every attempt of tho minority in their effort to prevent the waste of public funds, by protesting cgainat the unscrupulous conduct of the majority, who seem to have an utter disregard for the rights of the feop!e and are acting us if the Legislature had n?en elected for the purpose of cmntying the already depleted treasury in tho interests of the Democratic party. - We commend and heartily indorso the Repullican members of the (icneral Assembly in their fmn. by titintc their utmoot e-mleiivon to pre.vent the wholesale prostitution of the psMimed fcud usurped power of the majority therein, and appeal to the people of the fcu.tc u uot only sus

tain them, but to commence now the work that will at the next general election rebuke the infamous acts of the Democratic party by defeating and hurling from power a party that permits and commend such deeds and misconduct. The great, philanthropic, able and beloved Abraham Lincoln, from whom our league takes Its nauie, in his memorable ieech said: This is aeovernment of the people, by the people and for the people. Taking that motto as ourguide. we hereby commit ourselves to renewed efforts to maintain this organization, to the end that we may be instrumental in bringing the people of the eute, without regard to their past party affiliations, in harmony with us in reinstating the RepuMlcan party in power in the General Assembly, pledging ourselves that if given that power we will enact laws and perform the duties of the people's representatives in accordance with the sentiment and wishes of the whole peofor whom our State government was instituted. Tleresolutions wereunanimously adopted -amid great applause, after which the following was read and adopted, meeting with tho heartiest approval of the convention: Wlereas, It is believed by many of our people that our benevolent Institutions are not conducted or managed in a way that is conducive to the test interests of the people; and Whereas. It is sad to contemplate that theunfoitanate inmates of said institutions, "especially the insane asylums," should be made the subject of financial profit to Democratic politicians, and placed in charge of ignorant and brutal attendants; therefore be it Resolved, That ou behalf not alone of Republicans of Indiana, but of every tax-payer of this State who desire an honest administration of public affairs, and who believe that our unfortunates should be treated in a humane manner, we condemn the Democratic members of the General Assembly for their inexcusable conduct in refusing and failing to investigate the affairs of eaVl institutions. Resolved, That we request the Republican members of the General Assembly to exert their ntmost efforts toward an investigation of the affairs of said institutions, and a thorough reformation and change of their management. ; The following were selected as district managers: First District-Not chosen. Second District Thomas J. Brooks, Martin county. Third District C II. Alweis, Jackson county. Fourth District Albert Davis, Union county. Fifth District W. R. McClellan, Hendricks county. Sixth District Paul Lelbhart, Wayne county. Seventh DistrictEighth District Nick Filbert, Vigo county. Ninth District C. C. Shirley, Howard county. Tenth District D. C. Justice, Cass county. Eleventh District Wintield 8. Silver, Wells county. Twelfth District P. V. Huffman, Noble county. : Thirteenth District Aaron Jones, St. Joseph county. At this point there wereloud calls for exGovernor Porter, who was in the audience. On invitation of the president he came forward to the platform, and was welcomed with a rousing cheer. After the enthusiasm had subsided, he said that he congratulated the Republicans of the State upon the large representation there present of the working Eower of the party. "I approve heartily," e continued, of the language of your resolutions in relation to the work that the Lincoln League did in the last canvass. I do not think there was any agency that contributed more to the success of tho Kepublican party than this league. I am glad it is resolved that it will not be dissolved or be inactive, but will go on with increased efficiency, so that in 1S92 we will have a victory even greater than that we have had. We will have under General Harrison a wise and firm, a resolute and patriotic administration one that will so commend itself to tho country that the people will approve it in 1SX3, as they have approved him as a candidate in 1888. It seems to me that the Democraticparty has done very little since tho election in November to commend itself to the people. It said once that it desired tho State treasury should be investigated; but as soon as it was found that an investigation would reach back to the Democratic administration it was defeated." Referring to the Hospital for the Insane and other institutions of tho State, he said he believed that one-half the Democrats of Indiana sincerely desired that these institutions should be taken out of politics. He thought that when another election should occur the Democratic people, in largo numbers, wonld co-operate with the Republican party in giving voice to this desire. The time has gone by in Indiana when such conduct can receive the approbation of the people, and the men who shout at the meetings and profess to lead the Democratic party will be reproved by defeat. He was glau to see tho Democratic arty in favor of a better election '. aw. The Republican party has tried imo and again to correct the election laws, jutthe Democratic party was always in opposition. The time has come somehow for them to make an appearance of virtue. Let us hope the time is coming when political corruption will be utterly impossible in Indiana, and that the reproach in this regard may pass away. "I hope," he said, in conclusion, "that in 1893, when this league is leading in the work of tho canvass, its work will be 'simply to organize the party and be a school of political knowledge; that there will be no occasion to do the watching - and resorting to expedients to guard

against corruption and fraud. .1 believe the people ot Indiana are thor oughly in earnest about election refoim. .The bill, as amended somewhat by the Republicans, is good in this that it is better than no bill at all. I do not believe it goes far enough. I believe that every candidate should be limited in the amount of expenditure that he should incur in a canvass in the same manner it has been done in Great Britain. There, where a man is a candidate for election to the House of Commons, his expenses are limited, and tho sum of money to be expended is deiiued by law. A sworn statement of expenses is returned, and if convicted of perjury, or if there are other expenses than those allowed bv law, the candidate forfeits his place. We believe the Republican party is now to start uoon a career of new success; that our administration of the national government will bo pure and energetic; that the honor of the country will be maintained an1 1 1 . T ill . J. - J. 1 J? piausei; mat it win doi siauu ior capuui only, for labor only, but for both, and, doing what is right by each class, will promote the best interests of the United States, and, commending itself to the confidence of the country in 1S92, will win and continue to win great and glorious victories." Great applause. Hon. 11. Clay Evans, Congressman-elect from the Chattanooga, Tenn., district, was present, and being called on spoke briefly. I have the honor." said he, "of being the president of the league iu Tennessee, and of tho Young Men's Republican Club of Chattanooga, a club that contributed largely to the success of my campaign. I have had a long race, and in a joint canvass made over lif ty speeches. I was elected by the people, and the Democratic party undertook to count me out. Tho case is now before the Supreme Court, but 1 have the indorsement of the people, the Governor, tho Chancellor, and will have that of the Supreme Court. I believe wo have some as rascally Democrats in Tennessee as you can produce in Indiana, f Cries of "No," "no!" and "Take it back."l But wo have some good and honest Democrats. Applause. A voice, "You are in a lucky country." They do not want to see the State disgraced by robbing me of my seat after I have been aixlv elected." K. AV. Half ord was present. He attempted to evado making a speech, but was compelled to show bin-self on the platform. Mr. Halford spoke i;i complimentary terms of the Lincoln League and the great service done by that organization during the last campaign; He said that while it might not be proper to say au3Tthmg as representing General Harrison, yet it was only what the members already knew, to say that the League had his full sympathy aad support in its valnablo and eflicient work. Pressed with duties, as the General was, his friends know, however, that tho latchstring of his residence is always out, "and he will be glad to see the members at any time they may call upon him." The convention represented the active workers of the party in their several localities, some of whom gave the most' encouraging evidence of what may be expected in the future. Among them was AV. II. Knisey, of Columbia City, whoso report in regard to the feeling in nis section of the State was very promising. Tho convention adjourned, the delegates feeling that on the evo oi xne incoming auiuimsirauun uio Indiana Republicans were ready for tho best work or the future. The Ohio League. CoLUMnus. O.Feb. 12. The Lincoln banquet, under the auspices of the Ohio League of Republican Clubs, occurred to-night. Thero were overthree hundred guests present. Among those responding to toasts were General Alger, of Michigan, who responded to "One Country, One Flag;" John M. Langston, of Virginia, "The Colored Man in Politics:" Gen. K. F. Noyes, of Cincinnati, "Our Dead Heroes, Warriors and Civilians;" Htm. J. C. Covert, of Cleveland, The Republican Pre:' Hon. W. O. Jlradley, of Kentucky. "The Southern Question;" A. C. . Hani, of Cleveland, "Ohio;" James Uoyle, of Cincinnati, "Tho Ohio Re

publican -League;" Fra'nk 'C Conover.' of Dayton, "How to Make the League a Sue-

cess. Hon. L. T. Michener, of Indiana, and Hon. Nathan Got!', of West Virginia, who were on the programme for addresses, sent their regrets. In place of tho former, Robert F. Frazier, of Michigan, responded to the toast, "Abraham Lincoln," and Col. John A. Atkinson, ot Detroit, spoke to the toast, "Tho Future of Republicanism." Clarence Brown, of Toledo, officiated as toast-master in a happy manner. Prominent Republicans were present from all parts of the State. Tho number of plates at the banquet was limited to 325, and no tickets were to be had this evening. Celebrations at Chicago. Chicago, Feb. 12. "Lincon and Hamlin!" "Lincoln and Hamlin!" hurrahed five hundred enthusiasts in the great dining-hall of the Grand Pacific Hotel to-night as Robert T. Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin, arm-in-arm, marched to the places of honor at the banquet of the LaSallo Club, a local political and social organization. The banquet was in celebration of Abraham Lincoln's birthda3 The eyes of more than one old anti-slavery man present glistened as he cheered again and again the names of his candidates for President and Vice-president twenty-eight years ago. The Hamlin was tho same man whose picture, with the emancipator's, flaunted on the badges and flags. Scarcely stooped with his ei ghty years, he stepped as firmly as the vigorous middleaged man at his side, Abraham Lincoln's son. The "Little Giant," Stephen A. Donglas, was there, too, in tho person of his 6on. Hon. John A. Kasson, of Iowa, and Hon. Geo. S. Boatwell were among the other notables present. The chief toasts responded to were "Abraham Lincoln," by Mr. Hamlin; "The Republican Party." by ex-Governor Boutwell, and "American Citizenship," by John A. Kasson. The burden of all tne speeches was the idea that Lincoln's birthday should be made a notable holiday. Throe other celebrations of the anniversary were held in Chicago this afternoon and evening. At the Chicago Operahouse, in the afternoon, ex-Minister to Germany John A. Kasson delivered before a large ' audience a magnificent tribute to Lincoln. While this meeting was in progress Central Music Hall held a great assemblage commemorating The Savior of His Country." James Lane Allen read some hitherto unpublished reminiscences of Lincoln. To-night Central Music Hall was filled again under the auspices of Lincoln Council of the National Union. The eulogist for tho council was Dr. Washington Gladden. Banquets in Eastern Cities. New York, Feb. 12. Lincoln's birth-day was commemorated in this city, Jersey City and Newark by banquets. Tho Republican Club of this city made it the occasion of their third annual dinner and among those present were: Hon. Benjamin Butterworth, of Ohio; Hon. C. A. Boutelle, of Maine; Gen. Horace Porter; Col. J. C. New, of Indiana; Hon. Mahlon Chance, Steplien. B. Elkins, and John Sleicher, of the Albany. Journal. Letters of regret were received from Senators Hiscock and Sherman, James G. Blaine and . General Harrison. The letter of tho last-named reads thus: Gentlemen Your letter of Jan. 30, on behalf of the committee having charge of the third annual dinner of the Republican Club, and extending to me an invitation from the chief to bo present at the banquet to bo given Feb. 12, has been received. I recall with great pleasure an evening spent with the club two years ago, and I regret that it will be impossible for me to have that plcasnre this year. Very truly yours, Bexj. 1Iairison THE ABROMET CONCERT. A Very Enjoyable Evening in Which Vocalists and Instrumentalists Contribute. . A very complimentary audience both in point of number and appreciation, tilled Plymouth Church last night, and jpnjojyed the concert tendered to Miss Annio Ii Ab2romet, who anticipates a two years course of study abroad. , The programme was. .re . pleto with good music. Mrs. Zelda SegninWallace, who is spending the winter, at Cataract, came to the city to assist Miss Abromet. She was most enthusiastically received. Mrs. Wallace's voice has become richer and mellower from its rest, and with her charming manner and dainty way 8 completely captivated the audience. ; Aside from her numbers on tho programme!, she very kindly consented to sing in place of Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Morrison, and gave Meyer-Helmund's "Maiden . Song,'? and. to a vociferous recall she responded with "Come in and Shut the Door." She was also heard to advantage in a duet with Miss Abromet in "Mother, Gnide His Footsteps." Her singing throughout was marked by that fine modulation and expression so characteristic of her voice, and which has won for her a warm place in tho hearts of the public. Miss Abromet has a line soprano voice, which with the careful study she expects to give will no doubt bring her an excellent reputation as a vocalist. Her solo number was "Avo Maria," with a violin obligatory Mr. Spades, and in answer to great applause she sang "Coming Thro the Rye," with rare grace and expression. Several beautiful floral tributes were sent to Miss Abro met. Aside from singing, the beneficiary sustained the role of accompanist to tho others, sharing the task with Mr. Bahr. Mrs. Leon O. Bailev has never sung better than she did last night. In the selection "Romauza " by Campana, her voice was full, flexible and rich, and thoroughly attuned to the llute obligato played by Mr. Gustav Recker. She acknowledged the applause with a bow. Miss Lizzie C. Abromet, though suffering from nervousness, sang Millard's "Waiting" exceedingly well, for she possesses a clear, full voice, always in tune, something rare when one is nervous. Mrs. John C. New was unable to sing on account of illness. Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Nay were tho other vocalists for the occasion, and sang "O Spouse Mi." The instrumental numbers were a iano quartet by Mrs. Lilly, Mrs. eckner, Miss Dietrichs and Mrs. Roberts, who played "Two Hungarian Dances," and, when recalled. repeated the second. A violin solo. "Etude," of Joachim, by Mr. Spades, and a cello solo,, "Ich Denke Dein," of Schreiber, by Mr. A. Schellschmidt, both renditions being excellent, as their playing alwavs is. Mr. Paul Bahr played two organ solos in his usual good style. Tho only recitation of the evening was The Sioux Chief's Daughter," by Miss Emily S. Bineham, whose good reading is too well known to need further commendation. To tho applause which she received, she gave a littlo sketch, "Flirtation," which pleased the audience immensely. Tho concert was a gratifying success in every particular. Hendricks Club at tho Front. The Hendricks Club held a meeting last night. It was not largely attended, and the fool-killer certainly was not there. He undoubtedly .missed a great opportunity. Tho club has long held great animosity toward Judge Woods, of the United States Court, for certain occurrences that took place in his court in which Coy, Bernhamer, Sullivan and other members of the Hendricks Club were concerned. Its members hm uhulipfl nrpr their grievance for a long time, meditating revenge. They intended to do something tutu; niitiijr auuiuuaio iiixu. combined idiocv of the elnh has been engaged for months in fonnulntinn 1. u n 1 .1 1. .1 : "uus lAxis aniui uuu uverwiiciiuiiiK vengeance. At last it took shape in tho form nf resnliitinn TViav nmllnv matter, as a text and resolve that Judge cause he couldn't instruct the grand jury ouisme xue law so tnat Lolonel Dudley could bo indicted. m The State-House Plaza. Deputy Assessor Tyler was engaged, yesterday, in making a plat of property on tho east side of the State-house, and lying between that buildinir ami the, Cvrlorama. Tho plat, when completed, is intended for mo ubo ui mo i-ieRisiaiuro in conneciion with the proposition to extend the Statehouse grounds in that direction. Two great enemies Hood's Sarsaparilla and impure blood. The latter is utterly dexeaieu me peculiar lncoicuio

AN ELEVATOB LEFT IN MJINS

Mutchner& mains' Great Loss Through Fire that Got Beyond Control. Hidden in the Grain, the Chief Miscalculated Its Extent, and Was Badly Hampered Thereby When the Flames Became Destructive. At 11 o'clock last night, elevator D, on Virginia avenue was seen to be on fire and an alarm was promptly turned in. The beginning, as describedby the merchant policeman on the block, did not appear to be larger than a straw hat, but it proved to be a very expensive blaze. The engines arrived in good season, and after a few minutes seemed to have subdued the flames to some extent. Here Chief Daugherty, miscalculating tho quality of the fire a heap of burning grain instead of turning in a second alarm sent two of the engines back to their houses relying upon hose attached to hydrants to put out the dames. The fire broke out afresh and the elevator was a column of ilame from bottom to top, with the flames reaching out to the building on the south in which is the office of the proprietors of the elevator, Mutchner, Higgins & Co. Then a second and third alarm was turned in, but the fire was beyond control and both buildings with their con tents were destroyed. Two horses stabled in the grain-house were taken out at the beginning of tho fire, and the stableman, Henry Koss, who slept in the buildinir. which had filled with smoke, was aroused with difficulty and made to understand his danger. The origin of the fire is unknown. It was discovered in the roof of the engine-room. Until recently Mutchner. Higgins & Co. have burned gas under their boilers, but a short time ago the Consumers' Trust, as in the case of some otuer large consumers, cut off their supply and they were compelled to f o back to tho use of coal. This change of ule may have had something to do with tne lire, as it was necessary to make changes consequent upon the difference in fuel. This elevator, started several vears aco by George W. Spotts, was afterward owned by Adam Scott, and then by Mutchner, Higgins & Co., this being the second time within the past three vears that it has been visited by fire. The buildings are upon leased ground, but they are well adapted to the purpose for which they have been used, and with the latest improved machinery they contain are valued at $00,000. The stock in the elevator consisted of wheat, oats and corn, also valued at about $30,000, making the loss to aggregate nearly (50,000. The place was fitted up with regular elevator machinery, beside which there was machinery for making hominy, grits and other corn products. Between the elevator building proper and the large build ing on the south side is a railroad switch. Two cars standing on this switch loaded with corn were aiso burned. During tho progress of the fire there was an explosion of corn-meal dust, which blew out the windows with a great- crash, followed by a sheet of flame that reached nearly across the street. Thero was a great shower of sparks and large coals' of burn ing grain, which, carried by the windr blew 10 me souxnwesi, aim mr a iew minutes threatened the Panhandle freight denot. and cars that stood upon switches in tho yard. lho work of tho engines came too late to be of any great service, except to restrict the lire to the elevator property. The streams were lnsumcicnc xo no more than this after tho fire was under full headway. Tho wind aided the flames to some extent, but not materially. The buildings were lost iu the lirst' fifteen minutes of the tire. Previous to thistimo the mill on the south of tho elevator had not been touched by tho flames. A Journal reporter met Mr. Mutchner standing iust without the flaming ofliee of the elevator, breathing a moment from his labors in removing its contents. Replying to an inquirv as to who owned the buildings, he said: Tnev are owned by Mr. Higgins and myself.. They cost $30,000, with the machinery that is in them, to put up, and we have been making such constant additions to our grinding machinery that their value really runs considerably over that amount, probably." m it . machinery!" was askted. "I am unable to say exactly," replied Mr. Mutchner, "but I suppose it may be onethird or over. Probably it is something over. The plant consisted, outside of engine and boilers, of different kinds of grinding - machinery, such as oat-moal aud corn-meal grinders; and of a great extent of bucket grain elevators, etc. The stock in the building consisted of corn and wheat largely, some oats and con siderable flour. The total amouut of grain of all kinds in the elevator was about 30,000 worth. Not a great deal of the grain can be saved. I cannot say how much. Wo have gotten out several hundred dollars' worth of flour." Companies That Bear the Loss. The insurance on the building, machinery and stock in the elevator, as civen bv Messrs. Gregory & Appel, who placed a considerable portion of it, is about i,000, distributed among the following comnanies: Westchester, New York; Pacific, New York; lJpfiilmcr PpnnavlV'inift? FAnnlAft7. iVnrwvlJ V Tl 1 ' . I 15 vania; uenuau, reimsvivaiua; Vyoiicuruia, VV 40VVT1IO1U, V I W V. 11 0 , Evansville, and Manufacturer's Mutual; 1! xijuianapoiis. ine insurance on tne warenouse building is as follows: New York Bowery, $1,000; Northwestern National, $900; Citiens (Missouri), $l,O00; Citizens (Indiana), $900; Westchester (N. Y.), $200. The following is the insurance on stock in -it. -. t me warenouse: New York Bowery - $2,50O i;onconna,visconsm 12,500 North West National 1 ,000 A recapitulation of the above figures shows tho following summary of tho insur ance on the property destroyed: Elevator, machinery and stock $25,000 Warehouse building 3,200 Warehouse stock 6,000 Total ...34,200 The Rev. Z. T. Sweeney's Appointment. The Rev. Z. T. Sweeney, of Columbus, delivered at the Third Christian Church last night, to a largo audience, a very enter taining lecture on "Paris, the Beautiful." His descriptions were fine, being enhanced by many 6tereopticon views. Yesterday afternoon Mr. Sweeney was elected by tho directors of Butler University chan cellor of that institution. His snecial work will bo to increase the cudowmeut of the colleeo to 500.000 or $700,000. Ho is. however, to advance tho interests of tho institution in all wars, and to rally tho Christian Church to the support of tho organization. Mr. Sweeny is popular and . Ill I i . !! . eloquent, ana tne appointment win stir up interest throughout the Christian brotherhood. Thedesien is through his instru mentality to make of Butler an educational center for the entire church. To-night ho lectures on "Rome the internal." For the Kindergarten Schools. There are now six freo kindergarten schools, with a total of nearly five hundred scholars. These schools are located: On Pearl street, west of California; at St. George's Mission; one at the corner of McCarty and Chadwick; on Rhode Island sireei (colored); one in lieuerKranz uaii, and one at No. 104 Yandes street. The ladies having these schools in charge are about to start a cooking school for girls of an older age. The iladies are getting up a musical eniexxainmeui, iu uevwnm mo 12Gth inst.. for the benefit of these schools. at Tomlinson Hall. Thev will meet, this afternoon, at Mrs. DeVay's. on North Delaware street, to perfect arrangements for mo entertainment. Itrutally Kicked a Woman. Last night Walsh Jones, a conductor on the Big Four road, was out upon a drunken spree. He called at tho room of Alice Cross, No. 70 1-2 Virginia avenue, and found several young men there. Jones, who is strong and weighs 240 pounds, prompted by jealousy, furiously attacked one of the men. Alice Cross interfered and ho threw her down aud

kicked her brutally .,till she was unconscious. Dr. Hodges was summoned, and at his arrival she was suffering tortures, and bleeding so profusely as to endanger her life. It is thought she cannot live. Jones fought the officers desperately on the way to the station and struck one in tho face.

MINOR CITY 3IATTERS. To-Day's Iolnjrs. DR. J. L. THOMPSON'S LECTURE ON EYES Y. M. C. A. Hall, evening. ; niOII SCHOOL MIDWINTER COMMENCEMENT Tomlinson Ilall, evening. THE SWEENEY LECTURES "Rome, the Eternal," Third Christian Church, evening. EXHIBIT OF ETCHLSGS No. 343 North Penn sylvania street, froni 9 a. m. to 10 p. m. FIFTY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY Morn ing and afternoon. GRAND orERA-HOUSE Afternoon, "Don Pasquale;" evening, "Pygmalion and Galatea." PARK THEATER Atkinson's Comedy Com pany In "Peck's Bad Boy," afternoon ana evening. EDEN MUSEE "Cowboy Convention, after noon and evening. BATTLE OF ATLANTA CYCLORAMA Market street, between Illinois and Tennessee, day aud evening. Local News Notes. A bnildine nermit was issued to M: Shagrue yesterday, for an addition at No. IU) Meek street; cost, $450. Marrinire lireuspa xcprpt issued vesterdav to Charles H. Kinneand Emma Af. Augusta Kuerst. and Henderson Davis and Mary Francis. Victor J. Hiittou. livine on. Massachu setts avenue, lost 150 worth of clothing and jewelry, early yesterday morning, through burglars. Th Y. M. C. A. senate met in recrular ses sion, last eveuing. A number of subjects were discussed with much spirit. The sec retary was instructed to notify all members that have been absent two consecutive meetings, and to urge upon them prompt attendance. . Personal and Society. Mrs. M. II. Snades will leave to-dav for Washington to spend a month with friends. Mrs. J. W. Murphy has returned from Peru, accompanied bv her daughter. Mrs. Eb Shirk. . Mrs. W. W. Woolen will entertain a few friends this afternoon, in honor of Mrs. A. H. Carrier. Mrs. S. P. Gross, of Illinois, is the guest of Mrs. Telia Coau. at her father's residence. 23 Kussell avenue. Col. I. N. Walker read a paper at Geo. II. Thomas Post, G. A. K., last evening, on "The Private Soldier." Dr. J. L. Thompson will cive the next medical talk, at the Y. M. C. A. Hall, tonight; subject, "The Eyes." The ladies of the Central Christian Church will give a dinner at the church parlors from 12 to 2 p. M. to-day. Mrs. May Wright SewalFs usual Wednes day reception will be omitted owing to the etching exhibit under tho auspices. of tho . Art Association, at her residence. The third lecture of the cookinc-school course will bo given this morning at 10:30 o'clock, at Plymouth Church. The subject will be "Salads'' of several kinds. Mrs. J. E. Cleland will entertain friends this afternoon, in honor of Mrs. Romeyn, ot isew Albany, ana Mrs. t.. K. Lewis, of Crawfordsville, now residents of this city. A lanro number of Masons, of this citv. will attend tho funeral of Hon. Albert P. Charles, at Seymour, to-day. The train leaves the station at 8:30 A. M., returning at ti:30p.M. The Ladies' Missionary Society of tho Second Church will meet this afternoon in the reception-room. A paper on "Tho Year of Jubilee" will be read by Mrs. Mary K. Post, and one on "A Study of the Outlook" by Miss Eliza S. Hendricks. Mr. James Whitcomb Kilev appeared in Chicago night before last, at an entertain ment given by the Woman's Press Associa tion, together witn Mr. rsye and a number of other prominent persons. The association had a large number of distinguished visitors from diiTerent parts of the country. Mrs. Catherine Dorsev gave a larcre recep tion, last eveuing, at her home on Central avenue, in honor of Mrs. A. H. Carrier, of Santa Barbara. Cal.. who is snendinir some weeks here with old friends. Mrs. Carrier, ,t : l , i ai. xi uunug uer resiuence nere as me wiie oi ine pastor of the Fourth Presbyterian Church, made many friends, not only in tho church. nut in literary and social -circles. I ho guests who were invited to meet her last night were these. The entertainment was very enjoyable. ; Mr. Morton's Visit to the City. Hon. John M. Morton, pf San Francisco, is in the city on a visit to his mother, Mrs. O. P. Morton. He also meets here his brothers Oliver T. and Walter, this being the first time in ten years that the three brothers have como together.- Mr. Morton talks very entertainingly of California and the pleasure he experiences in frequently encountering former residents of Indiana, now in the golden State. They are getting so numerous now, particularly in the southern part, that it almost looks, at times, like a leaf from an Indiana poll-book, lie says that there is not a great deal of political gossip in California. Tho election is over, aud nearly everybody seems pleased with the result. California, though, thinks she has just claims to representation in the next administration. , Jay County Oil WelL E. J. Marsh, publisher of the Portland, Jay county. Commercial, was in the city yesterday attending the convention of tho Lincoln League. Ho had several small vials filled with a dark-brown oily liquid that ho showed to his newspaper friends with much enthusiasm. Mr. Marsh was full of information about the oil fields of Jay county, and these were samples of the petroleum. Two wells have been drilled within three miles of Portland. The well of which ho shows samples was packed on last Friday, and in less than four days gave out zw oarreis. n is consiuereu a goou wen by the many oil men who have seen it. It is owned by Pennsylvania men, who havo leased considerable laud thereabout, and will drill other wells. ' Loyal Legion Sleeting. The Indiana Comniandery Loyal Legion will meet at the Bates House to-morrow at 6 r. m. "Two September Days by the Itiver of Death," relating to tho Chicamauga campaign, is the subject of a paper to be read by James S. Ostrauder, of ltichmond. A supper will follow the meeting. An Official Broke His Ankle. II. B. Reed, of the Insurance department of the State Auditor's office, yesterday broke his ankle in two places while giving an impromptu exhibition of his skill in gymnastics. . The Fourth of March at Washington. The inauguration of General Harrison will be one of the memorable events of the Nation's history. Realizing that probably a greater number of people will desire to be present at the ceremonies than at any previous event of like nature, the managing ofticersof the Pennsylvania system of railways have planned and perfected arrangements for handling thousands of persons to apd from Washington. Excursion tickets will be sold at cheap rates; trains will be run through without change from principal jMnnts; tho yards and side tracks at Washington will be kept clear and every precaution and every measure will bo taken that will contribute to the prompt and satisfactory movement of every car. For full information apply to D. L Donough, ticket agent. Union Station, or George Kech, ticket agent, Pennsylvania lines, corner Washington and Illinois streets. H. 1L Demxu, Assistant General Passenger Agent, Pennsylvania Lines, Indianapolis. lre YouXioliuj to Washington. If so, you would doubtless like fo mako the trip in solid comfort, quick time and without change. A Pullman vestibule buffet sleeping car leaves Indianapolis at 3:50 r. m. daily (except Sunday) on the - Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton fast express, running through via the C, W. &, 11. and Baltimore iV Ohio roads, without change, to Washington and Baltimore in quicker timo than any competing line, reaching Washington at 1:55 and Baltimore at 2:55 r. M. Kentucky avenue, or by addressing W, II. Jfiaker, general agcut.

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