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such a derana ir nouses at mistime ot year as at ixesent. There are bQt few good residences in the city now vacant. Keal estate that baa been standing still for a couple of years is beginning to move upward in value, and Washington is promised s now epoch of thrift. The new people coming Lere do not take to the idea of living in Hats. or long rows of temenent-bouses. and are seeking ont individnal or private residences. It is said that there is not a great demand for suites of rooms in Vice-president Morton's immense and beautiful new Hat Just being finished it the corner of II and Fifteenth streets. The best part of President Harrison's Southern policy is that it is not a policy for the South." said Congressman Houlc of Tennessee, to yonr correspondent the other day. He continued: "The weakness in policies for the South adopted by past administration has rested in the fact that they were only suited for the South. Tho secret of hostility on the part ol our conntry toward tho North, politically speaking, lias been that the administrations wanted to give ns something which no other section of country would accept The only thing the Sonth wants and needs is the enforcement of tho general laws and the operation of general principles. Tho South wants to be treated just like other sections of the conntry, and in nowise ditlcrent from other sections. Yes, it is tnio that the administration can recognize the colored element In the matter of appointments better by giving it place in the North than in the South. The colored man sees this as well as the white man, and he is willing to be passed by in localities where his political preferment would endanger his life and continue the deadly strifes which have ex isted in the Sonth for many rears, and which bare distinguished tho South from the North. President Harrison is ail right in all of hispolicies, and before the cam psign of 1802 opens un there -will be no snch thing as sectionalism." Perry S. Heath. HUSTON'S BOARDING-HOUSE. Ills Office-Seeking Friends Cans Him to Get "Fired" from a Family Hotel. Special V' the IndlanapoUa Journal. - Washington. April 27. United States Treasurer Huston and family at a late hour last night removed their personal effects to the Kbbitt House, where they will hereafter be found. An interesting inciA ... m..A J ... At . !lL 1L.! ucun uvtuiicn iu vuuu;cuuu wuu men. transfer. When Mr. Huston was appointed Treasurer, about three weeks ago, ho took a suito of rooms at the Ebbitt and intended to make that his home while he lived in Washington. As chairman of the Republican State central committee ' of Indiana , daring the past four years he is looked to by many for the distribution of patronage for the districts in his State not represented by Republican Congressmen. Ever since his arrival here he has been sought by hundreds of Indiana office-seekers every day. His rooms as the Ehbitt were flooded from early morning till late at night. There was a perfect stream of people going and coming. A week ago he came to the conclusion that the Ebbitt was too convenient for office-seekers too public for a man who wished a moment of privacy now and then so he selected Quarters in a family hotel recently opened on Fourteenth street, some blocks above. Those of Mr. Huston's friends who called upon him last night were surprised on entering his room to find him packing trunks and emptying his desks. "What's npf ' inquired one of the callers. "Going to leave. Can't stay at this hotel," quickly replied the Treasurer. The proprietor was sought, and in explanation he said: 'Mr. Huston is one of the most perfect gentlemen 1 ever had as a Fiest aC my hotel, and I like his family, but would not have him here for $500 a day. This is a private-family hotel, and wherever he is there is always a swarm of Hoosier oflice-seekers. Why, these fellows come in here to hunt up Treasurer Huston beforo the cooks are out in the morning and tho tramp of their feet is heard late at night. They wear out my carpets, keep the hallways crowded, and keep up a perfect slamming of the doors. It became so annoying that I had to tell Mr. Huston to hunt another place to live. It's worse than an Indiana convention." This is undoubtedly the first instance on record where a landlord has been compelled to request a guest as desirable as Mr. Huston to leave his house. With him went several other boarders, who are personal friends. As soon as these facts are known here United States Treasurer Huston will receive the jibes of many good-natnred acquaintances. His headquarters at the Ebbitt were to-day distinguished by the usual crowd of Indiana seekers after office. NOT READY FOR XT. Commissioner Lyman Will Not Take Control of Mall Serriee Appointments for Two Weeks. Ppeclal to the Indianapolis Journal Washington", April 27. Postmaster-general Wanamaker's order, issued to-day, prohibiting employee of the Postofflce DepartMont n rrir rr th rmlMincr nn Knnrlav will probably prevent the appointment of a large number of men to positions in the railway mail service. After next Tuesday appointments to this service will be made through the Civil-service Commission. It was arranged by tho general superintendent of the railway mail-service, to-day, that he would spend to-morrow in his office, with the force of clerks, clearing np the desks and arranging appointments, preparatory to accepting the civil-service law. There is now no hope that the President will extend the time within which the civil-6ervice law will take control of the railway mail-service. CiviUservice Commissioner Lyman has informed the Postmaster-general that the commission will not bo ready to make examinations and certify appointments to the railway mailservice under a fortnight. When informed of this, the Postmaster-general inquired of Mr. Lyman: ... "What will we do to fill vacancies before you are ready to take charge of applications and certify eligible applicants! Are we to permit the service to remain at a stand"Not at all." replied Commissioner Lyman. "Go right on and make appointments until we get ready, just as if the law had not taken effect, for until we can assume control wo will not be in charge of the service." "Under what authority shall we make theso appointments!' inquired tho Postmaster-general. "Under tho law of necessity," was the Wft might be. viewing the situation from this staud-point. that tho reorganization of the railway mail-service will continue unhampered until the Civil-service Commission is ready to begin its work. THE ritESlDENTS HEALTH. No Truth In the Report that He Suffers from Worry and Insomnia. Special to Cincinnati Commercial Gazette. Private Secretary Halford has noticed newspaper paragraphs here and there of late, hinting at tho President's ill-health, and declaring that General Harrison is so greatly worried at times that he suffers from insomnia. Mr. Halford says there is no truth whatever in these stories. Of course, there were times when tho President was worried and annoyed by the officedistributing problem; that was but natural. Everybody who had o great doalof busi ness to transact suffered more or less from worry. He had known the President for twenty years, and Mr. Harrison's health was never better than it is now. There probably were times when the President did not go to sleep for a few minutes after he retired; but it was foolishness of the most advanced kind to say that the Pres ident was suffering from insomnia. "The President has never had a sick day since he came to Washington, except when he had a slight cold," was Mr. Halford's concluding remark. Attorney-general Mlehener. of Indiana. was m the private secretary's room when tla Batter was beirg talked over, and ho

agreed with the secretary that the Presi

dent was in first-class condition. "People who do not know the President," said Mr. Michener. "imaorine that the palenefts of his complexion indicates ill-health. That is not so. The General is a tiaxen-haired man, and flaxen-haired people either hare very white skin or else agood deal of color; there is no medium. Tne President has a white skin, and always has had it ever since he was born. He is in better condition now than I ever knew him to be. and his general health and appearance is 50 per cent better than it was when he left Indianapolis in February." THE 8 AM O AN DISASTER. Secretary Tracy Refuses to Inquire Into It, and Praises the Bravery of the Officers. Washington-, April 27. Secretary Tracy to-day addressed a letter to Rear Admiral Kimbcrley, commanding the United States naval forces in the Pacific station, at Apia, Samoa, in which he acknowledges tho re ceipt of the Admiral's reports of the loss of the ships under his command. After reciting the story of the storm and special acts of bravery, the Secretary says: In reply to your reauesf. and that of Captain Farouhar for a court of innuirv. the department has to say that It deems such a court unneces sary, it is satisfied that the omcers in commana of the ships at Apia did their duty, with cour age, naemy, ana sound judgment, ana mat tuey were zealously and lovallr seconded by their subordinate!; that the hurricane which caused the destruction of the veel and the loss of so many lives wa one of those visitations oz Providence In the presence of which human effort, are of little avail: that the measures actually taken by yourself and the otlicers under you were all that wisdom and prudence could dictate, and that it waa due to these measures that so large a proportion of the crews were saved; that the one step which mteht have averted the catastrophe, namely, to have nut to ki before the utorui had developed, could only Cave been Justined In view or tbe grave responsibilities resting upon you at Bainoa. by the certainty of overwhelming dancer to your fleet, which, of course, could not then be foreseen; that you rightly decided to remain at your post, and that the department, even In the face of the terrible disaster which It involves, approves your decision, which has set an example to the navy that should never be forgotten. To convene a court of inquiry, under these circumstances, would seem to Imply a doubt on the rart of the department where no doubt exist; and instead of ordering an investigation it tenders to you, and through you to tho officers and men of vour command, its sympathy for the exposure and hardship you have encountered. and its prorouua mans ror tne naemy wun which you performed your duty in a crisis of aptauintr danger. 1 U. F. Tracy. Secretary of the Navy. MEN Oft MATTERS. !IIrs. Harrison and Mrs. McKee's Centennial Ball Dresses White House Changes. Washington, April 27. Mrs. Harrison and Mrs. McKee are making preparations for their journey to New York city. Mrs. Harrison's ball dress has arrived from New York, bat Mrs. McKee's dress will await her in New York. Mrs. Harrison's dress is a trained princesse robe, of rich white faille Francaise, of which the back and train is composed. Mrs. McKee's dress is made after the patterns of the continental times and is of white muire silk, and em broidered mousseline desoie. Mrs. Harrison is busy directing some small changes she is having done in the White House. The large bath-room in the southwest corner of the house has been changed into a pleasant boudoir and sittingroom, by replacing the curtain that hid the bath-tub by a firm wooden panelin e. The edges of the floor have been laid with new wood, in strips, and as there are two large windows in the room overLokiug the White House lot and drive, a?! the buildings and grass swird to the west , Mrs. Harrison expects to have a delightful morn ing room in it. Kev. John Scott. D. P.. who some time ago resigned his position in the Pension 4 Xi 111 1 A. iV . T T viutc, win move miu me v uuo iiuuse, where ho will live with his daughter. Mrs. Harrison. Mrs. Lord, will have charge of the house during the absence of the Presi dent and Mrs. Harrison in New York city. Postomces for Indlanlans. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. WApnixoTox, April 27,The following Indiana postmasters were appointed to-day: Hi ram J. Daniels, Anderson, Malison county; James 8. Miles, Bryant, Jay county, vice Cruey Whipple, resigned; John Zimmerman, Cannellton, Perry county, vice W. N. Underwood, removed; C. 8. Miller, Clear Creek, Monroe county, vice T. M. Mathers, resigned; Jonathan Barb, Clifford, Bar tholomew county, vice Thomas Newton, re signed; Robert B. Huff, Fountain City. Wayne county, vice Isaac R. Thomas, removed; Mrs. M. C. Kemper, Gallaudet, Marion county, vice II. J. Brown, removed; W. W. Thrasher, Ureentown, Howard county, vice M. H. Llndley, removed: J. tf. Woodward, Harrodsburg, Monroe county, vice A. I. Cannichnel, resigned; William Bufthong. Hector, Jay county, vice Willi am Ashcraft, resigned; 0. H. Mennet, Jonesville, Bartholomew county, vice Lew-la iJonohcrat, removed; A. N. King, Larwlll, Whitley county, vice I). L. Lower, removed; V. n. Btewart, Monroeville, Allen county, vice Kdward Ferrian, removed; Harry M. Rogers, Morrtstown, Bhelby county, vice Geo. A. Spurrier, resigned; Geo. M. Fountain, New Carlisle. St. Joseph county, vice John C. Davis, removed; Chas. W. Muth, New Corydon, Jay county, vice A. J. Kelly, resigned; John Bailey, Prcscott, Shelby county, vice Bernard Lleland, removed; Josie Carter, 8mlthville, Monroe county, vice Thro. Thrasher, resigned; C. E. Hardesty, Southport, Marlon county, vice Clara J. Logan, removed; J. R. Carmichael, South Union. Momoe county; vice Wm. Turner, resigned; J. T. Woodward, Stanford, Monroe county, vice Wra. T. Sparks, removed; Chas. C. Dunn, Stinesvllle, Monroe county, vice Jas. T. drier, removed; Hiram BroWn, Warren, Huntington county, vice Byron Winner, removed; H. A. Schroen. Wallesborongh. Bartholomew county, vice Chas. B. Stone, removed. Governor Hovey Visits the President. Special to tbe IntlianapoUs Journal. Washixgtox, April 27. Governor Hovey was pleased to learn by the dispatches from Indianapolis this morning that he had won In his State loan case. He said to the Journal correspondent that this completed the record against the Democratic Legislature, and that It ought to condemn It with all fair minded cltlzCpi'. Irrespective of party feeling. He said that the Democrats In Indiana had exerted most of their genius and energy at tho last session in hampering the public welfare and antagonizing progress proposed by Republican officials. Governor novey was congratulated upon every hand during his short stay in Washington to-day upon the success he ha achieved iu his office. During the day he called at the White nouse to pay his personal respects to lYesldent Harrison. Of his visit there this evening's Star says: "Of official visitors &t tho White House there were but four. The tirst was Governor Hovey, who Is on his way to the centennial celebration. He had quite a lengthy chat with his old friend. The Governor thinks that the President Is doing well to make haste slowly, and sees no reason why the oflice-seekers should howl because their wants are not all instantaneously attended to. He is anxious that the lTesident be careful of his health, and says he feels sure that he la avoiding overwork." Indiana Tensions. Pensions have been granted the following named Indianians: Original Invalid Farson Henderson, Isaac N. FoUom. famuel Hutching (deceased), Alexander 1. McClure, Henry C. Bateman, Amos Beaver (deceased), James M. Pruett. Harry Gulnup, Samuel Hall, William Douthwait. Bestoration and reissue John Card. Increase Abraham Smith, Stephen D. Mclutire. Samuel II. Beck, James M. Boach. Henry C. Fields, John Jones, David C rus-h. Henry B. Ilawlings, Charles W. Wyman (deceased), John T. McCauley, Jefferson Betz, Charles Wild, Jam J. Cunningham. Milton H. Wheeler, Thomas Hunsucker, Francis M. Brown. Original Widows Mary A., widow of Patrick nonan; minors of William A. Saxon, minors of John S. O'Brien: Mary 8., widow of John F. Wall; Rachel, widow of William Schroder; Lucy, mother of William Pazton, Jr.; Malvlna il, mother of William H Campbell: Mtnda, widow of Atno Beaver: Elizabeth, widow of Samuel Hutchlngs; Katie, widow of Charles W. Wyman; Susan 8., widow of Thomas P.. Mitchell; Josephine, widow of James T. Dennis. Appointments and Resignations. Washington, April 27. J. M. Baker, of Michigan, has been appointed an assistant superintendent of tho railway mall service. C. P. Lawrenson. an assistant superintendent of the railway mail service, in th-j office of the Second Assistant Postmaster-general, has re signed. Luther Caldwell, of w York, has been appointed chief of the bond division In the Postofflce Department, vice Monllo Noyes, resigned. Francis A. Weaver, of Pennsylvania, has been appointed chief of division of lands and rail roads in the Interior Department, vice John MoMurray. resignwL John M. Siese, of Pennsylvania, was to-day appointed an autaut superintendent in the railway mail servibe. Division inspectors of the Postofflce Department have been appointed and assigned to duty as follows: C C Beans, of Didiana, at Cincin

nati. O.; W. H. Patterson, of Kentucky, at Denver, Col.; General L. G. Estes, of Xortu Carolina,

at Washington, V. C. Bond Forchatei. WisnncGTOic, April 27. The total amount of bonds purchased to date, under circular of April 17, Is $138,673,050, of which $56,463,750 were four per cents, and $ 92,210,200 were four-and-one-half per cents. The total cost of these bonds was $161,550,123. of which $72,539,832 was paid for the four ner cents, and 989.011,293 was paid for the four-and one-half per cents. To-aays nona onenngs aggregates as follows: Coupon fours. $20,000. at $1.29, ex. interest; registered fours, $45,000, at $1.29; 9200, at 91.29; coupon rour-and-one-hairs, 3--,-500, at $1.0; registered four-and-one-halfs,$62,-500. at 61.08: lour ner cent, counons. $50. at $1.29; four-and-a-half per cent, coupons, 945,ooo, at si.o. All the oners were accepted, except $20,000 four per cent coupons,at $1.29, ex. Interest. Sunday at the Postofflce Department. Washington, April 27. Postmaster-general Wanamatfer to-day issued the following order: Ordered that hereafter the Postofflce Depart ment be closed on Sunday to the clerks and all employes thereof, except the required watch men, engineers ana nremen. Clerks ana employes shall, without exception, bo denied admittance on that day to the main building and to tbe several rented buildings, and the watchman on duty shall strictly enforce the provisions of this order. Conscience Fnnd Contribution. Washington, April 27. The Secretary of the Treasury has received a conscience contribution of over $2,000, from Charles P. Hartshorn, of Taunton, Mass., being the amount due from the estate of his father, under the old law levying a tax on transfers or property. His rather uieu In I860, and the tax accrued at that time. The matter had been entirely overlooked by the gov ernment. General Notes. Bjell to the Inrtlaiiapolls Journal; WASUI50T0K, April 27. George M. McConnell, of Angola, Is at the National, and . N. Tripp, of Indiana, is at the Riggs. The Evening 8tar says: "Ex-Senator McDon ald and Mrs. McDonald have returned to Indian apolis. Their niece, Mrs. Nlchol, is to visit them in May, and then they will return Fast to look after the building of their new home on Massa chusetts avenue, between Seventeenth and Eighteenth streets.' Col. W. T. Durbln left for his home, at Ander son, this afternoon, after accomplishing various successes in the way of securing appointments ror menus, lie had a board of medical pension Samlners established, this afternoon, at GreenId, composed of Drs. James A. Comstock, manes k. uruner and arren R. King. Drs. King and Comstock are soldiers, and Dr. Rruner Is the son of a soldier. JIheir commissions will be forwarded to-day. me commission of II tram J. Daniels, post master at Anderson, was signed by the President and mailed this afternoon, lie wiU assume charge of the office on next Wednesday. lion. Aiamy uson, or aiadison, is at the Ebbitt. W. 0. Patterson was to-dav appointed superin tendent of mails at Indianapolis. This Is tbe first instance where the old superintendent was not reinstated under this administration. There were other applicants for the position. Including the superintendent removed under the late administration, but Mr. Patterson vas very strongly Indorsed, and his personal appearance at tbe poetomce tnis morning cecidea the case In his favor. He left the city for Indianapolis this afternoon. and will assume his official duties next week. Representative Owen arrived from Loransnort this morning and went directly to the Postouie Department to secure some fourth-class postmasterships. He has so far had thirty-six post masters appointed in his district, of whom twenty-live were soldiers In the late war. lie had appointed to-day Wm. Sleeth at Brookston; Nelson Hummel. Deer Creek: Thomas H. Davidson. Fair Oaks. Mr. Owen will remain till some time next week, and will secure the preferment of some constituents as postal clerks on the railroads. Mr. Byram has gone to his home at Indianapolis. He left this afternoon, accompanied by District Attorney Chambers. A board of medical pension examiners was appointed for Franklin, Ind., to-day. It is composed of Drs. R. 8. Byers, L. E. Ott, appointed, and T. O. Donnell retained. Governor Hovey and Attorney-general Michener went to New York this atternoon. After attending the centennial celebration next week the Governor will return here and the Attorneygeneral will goto his home at Indianapolis. Governor Hovey will spend two or three days here next week. J. J. LaFollette, chairman of the Jay county Republican committee, is here. A. S. Lawshe, editor of the Xenla (Ind.) Journal, was to-day appointed postmaster at his town. He came here last evening, was appointed this morning and immediately left for his home. The Commissioner of Pensions has appointed members of pension boards for Indiana as follows: Bloomington Drs. Robert M. Weir and William L. Whitted. Marlon Drs. John C. Fulton and Frank Ler.ox. Metamora Drs. William R. Anness, M. F. Cupp and J. W. Ray turn. Danville Dr. J. F. 8trong. Secretary Blaine continues to improve in health and expects to be ablo to go to Jsew York on Sunday nlgnt. The I'resident has appointed Dr. T. C. Mendenhall, president of Rose Polytechnio Institute, Terre llaute, Ind., a member of the board of visitors to the Naval Academy at Annapolis. On account of the Injustice done Mr. R. Williams, chief of division in the Third Auditor's office, by the erroneous statements published regarding his removal two weeks ago. Secretary Windotn to-day revoked the order for his removal, and accepted his resignation, to date from the close of business on the 18th of April. BURIED ALIVE. Horrible Fate of a Seventeen-Year-Old GirlDreadful Discovery Made by Her Father. Syracuse, N. Y.t April 27. Edward Rath, a German laborer, lives alone in a half-tumbled-down shanty near the Erie canal. Up to March 23 he had as his only companion his seventeen-year-old daughter, a pretty and intelligent girl. About tho middle of March Emma canght a cold, which, after several days, settled on her lungs. Her two sisters came home to assist the neighbors to care for the dying girl. On Friday, March 22, at about 4 o'clock in the morning, she ceased to breathe. The body was left for four hours, when Mrs. Frances Zeahler and another neighbor dressed it for burial. They wero surprised to find that the body was warm. Later in the day an undertaker took charge of the remains. The funeral took place the next Sunday afternoon, and the body was buried in the Geddes Cemetery. Mr. Rath, who is employed as a laborer by Alonzo F. Vrooman. a mason, and who also is sexton of Geddes Cemetery, dug the grave himself. After the funeral the old man's children went to their various homes, and he remained alone in the shanty. Tho loss of his daughter bore heavily upon the old man's mind, and he spent much of his leisure time with his neighbors, where the fact, of the girl's body being warm several hours after her breathing seemed to have ceased, was talked over. The possibility of the girl being buried alive preyed upon his mind so that, without speaking of his intention, he uncovered tho grave last week. Tho rough box containing his daughter's cotlin was opened and the lid taken from the cotlin. No sooner was the glass uncovered than the grief-stricken father was horrified to see the body of the young girl lying turned over on one side. lie says that her hands were clasped over her face and her brown hair was tangled up over her eyes, as though it had been torn in dreadful agonv. Mr. Rath says that there were tin ger-m arks on her face. He said he was nearly paralyzed with terror, and hastily replaced the cover, shoveled the dirt back into the grave and ran from the place. The experience has made him nearly insane. The doctor who attended the girl says that he last saw her the evening before death was supposed to have occurred. He then left morphine for her to take, and did not expect her to die so soon. The undertaker who had charge of the funeral says he is positive that the young woman was dead, out the woman wno robed her for the (rrave admits that the body was warm when she performed that service. Terre Haute Republican Nominations. Special to tbe Indianapolis Journal Terek IlAfTE, Ind., April 27. The Republican city convention to-night nominated Frank Don aldon for Mayor, Wesley Ilauck for treasurer, A. C. Duddleston for clerk. A. J. Thompson for marshal, and James w. uaiey ror assessor. Three of m Kind. Special to the Inaianspcus Journal. Wabash, Did., Arril 27. Mrs. John W. Ilarper, wife of a prominent cattle-breeder at Lafontalne, this county, gave birth to triplets, last night, all .m . a 1 t t 1 noys. me niouier ana cauuxru are uomg weu. Cleanse the scalp from scurf and dandruff; keep the hair soft and of a natural color by tne use of Hall's Vegetable Sicilian T-

SAND-STORMS AND POLITICS

Some of the Disagreeable Features of Daily Life in the Oklahoma Region. Good Chance for a Parliamentarian to "Win Fame in Gutherie Humored Deadly Battle Between Cowbojs and Old Soldiers. Guthrie, O. T., April 27. A simoon swept the desert, yesterday, and Guthrie is buried in red dust. The wind rose at dawn, sweeping down from a cloudless sky, and the rod sand of the plain was driven before it all day in stinging, Stirling masses. Tents collapsed, roofs were raised, and everything light and loose was blown away. There are now five cities included in this camp North, South, East and West Guthrie, and Guthrie proper. The latter covers the S20 acres supposed to have been set apart for town purposes, and in cludes the depot, postofflce and land office, about which tho heart of the city may be said to pulsate. The others circumscribe the suburbs with tents and blankets. These have already selected their Mayors and Boards of Aldermen, but Guthrio is still in the throes of selection. An official notice was circulated on Thursday night that an election was to beheld next morning. When daylight came about five thousand men. not including the wait ing throngs at the land office and postofflce, gathered near the depot. A certain Volney Iloggett, of Huron, D. T.,a Dr. Hill, of Oregon, and a Judge Kelly, of Kansas, W6re nominated. It was decided that a plurality would not be recognized, but that the lucky man must have a majority over all. The project of a viva voce vote was parat 11 . iL . 1 .11 -A11 . . lyzea Dy tne oeiiowing cat-cauing, nounahowling and lawless uproar that attended the first question. Then a scheme to ballot had to be abandoned for want of pencils and paper sufficient to poll the vote. After considerable "horse-play" the self-constituted managers succeeded in separating the crowd into three groups, one for each candidate. Judge Kelly's retinue was so small that he withdrew. The affecting speech he attempted to make was inter rupted by the overturning of the flour barrel oh which he stood. The two other crowds seemed quite evenly matched, and the count was begun. Meanwhile the wind blew, and the red sand flew, the crowd shifted, and the can vassers got mixed in the count; so it was decided to adjourn the election, subject to the movement of the spirit or the call of Providence. Nobody knows how meetings are convened, or how temporary othcers are elected. At periods during the day the population suspends its cattle-like forage icr water and food, and clusters, with a rush, at some point. Una man. altogether on his own motion, introduces tho subject to be discussed. If he proves to possess that nameless qualitv which makes a good E residing officer, he holds the place. If not, e is suppressed in the most inconsiderate and emphatic manner. Such are the struggles of young politics, and such the laborious birth of a commonwealth. When the train left no further progress had been made toward organization. The railroad is slowly issuing from the snarl in which the glut of local traffic involved it. but though baggage, provisions and other supplies are being delivered in Quantities sufficient to relieve destitution, the service is far behind the requisites of comfort. Water is still being sold, and it is execrable water at that. Gambling flourishes openly. There are wheels of fortune, chuck-a-luck lav-outs, and Spanish mouto tables everywhere out of doors, while under tents, faro, roulette, and other more pretentious games aro holding out to big business. It has been the salvation of Guthrie that whisky was not admitted, and it is to this wise exclusion that the lijtlo violence is due. Needles and Jones, the two marshals who hold authority, have left Guthrie. Commissioner Stockslagcr's declaration that ho should forfeit the claims of all United States employes, is regarded with suspicion, as it is now generally understood that the deputies were not sworn in, and the other hired gobblers are not technially in the federal service. It is demanded that tha government declare a forfeiture of the claims of all persons, irrespective of employment, who were in the Oklahoma tract before Monday noon. Settling upon the Cherokee strip progresses in increasing volume. Many camps are visible from the railroad, and boomers at the stations declare that it is their purpose to squat there. Plowing and planting is well under way at numerous points. Tho troops have not yet moved. Capt. Jack Hayes has sent out couriers to give the squatters three days' notice to quit tho strip. He is much beloved by the settlers for the inexhaustible kindness he has shown in the march down, and the practical help he gave them. He is the man of all men to peacefully settle the impending controversy, if it can be settled. Rumors of a Deadly Fight. 8t. Louis, April 27. The Republic's Wichita correspondent telegraphs that paper that a light took place between a colony of old soldiers and gang of cowboys, last Wednesday, on the Canadian river, near the southern boundary of Oklahoma. Rumor givea the names of the following persons as having been killed: J. N. Redfield.of Oil City, Ta., shot through the heart; Willard Woodworth, of Qnlucy, 111., shot In the head; Famucl ilertzier, of Fort Wayne, Ind., two wounds in the left breast; Steven Denny, of Paris, Tx., literally riddled with bullets; Anson L. Toycrc, of Galena, 111., shot In the head; Robert Hutching of Milwaukee, shot through the left lung; Antolne Creigh. seriously wounded. Teace and Order Prevail. Kansas City, April 28. Mr. J. A. Graham, chief editorial writer of the Kansas City Times, who has several times been In the Indian Terri tory before.Jhast just returned from a twofweeks trip through Oklahoma. lie says tho stories of murders, personal encounters and lack of food are all inventions. An Immense amount of flash writing, he says, seems tohave been done purely to furnish entertainment for readers, and with no regard to facts. It Is doubtful whether a sin gle homicide has occurred in Oklahoma. None of those told about in the newspapers have been attested by witnesses. There has been plenty of food in the new towns troin the nrst, and no lack of water. The elections have been noisy, but not nearly as much as most city primuries. The people have been, almost without exception, not only peaceful, but good huuiored in their differences of opinion. The dust in Guthrie and Kingfisher has been disagreeable. Just as dust is everywhere, fco has tbe heat In the middle of the day. The nights nre very cool and pleasant. The man who has looked for tbe natural discomforts of a totally new country has found what he expected. The oue who went down there w ith a vogue idea of having the comforts of his home is disappointed. That is about all there is to the flash writings. Not a drunken man has been seen in either Guthrie or Kingfisher. Fears of a Small-Pox Epidemic. Arkansas Citt, Kan., April 27. A srnall-pox epidemio now threatens Guthrie and other towns in the new Territory of Oklahoma. The excitement caused by the knowledge of the brackish, 'poisonous waters of the river, is not a circumstance to the fear that has seized upon the minds of the people in regard to this fell destroyer. It seems that a man named Joseph Ellsworth, of Kansas City, more recently from Leadville, was taken down on Wednesday, on his return from Guthrie and Oklahoma City, and is now quarantined In a house near the Santa Fe railroad shops. It is reported that this man stood In line at the land oiuce at Guthrie four hours, while waiting to file his claim on Tuesdav, thus exposing to an attack all those with whom he came In contact at that time. As the trains are crowded every day between Arkansas City, Guthrie, Oklahoma City and PurceU, the disease may Lave already spread to these towns. The people who have heard ot this case are anticipating an epidemic The first outbreak wUl result in nearly depopulating these embryo cities in Oklahoma. Dr. Moore, of Arkansas City, wLo is In attendance on Ellsw orth, says It Is a genuine case of smail-pox. and tbe people are excited over the matter, although the omclali say they can undoubtedly keep it from spreading. They talk quite seriously of establishing a quarantine on the Oklahoma region, as they have dubbed the new territory. Reports of Violence Without Foundation. Washington, Arril 27. The following tele- , gram was received at the War Department this

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afternoon, from Chicago, where it was sent from ort Keno, I. T., yesterday: "wave just returned from Kinrflsher. where I found everytulnic quiet and orderly. About 200 homestead claims have been tiled, and large numbers are waiting to make entry. Reports of bloodshed are without foundation. All over the Territory, so far as I can discover, there have been cases of violence reported, but in no single instance has investigation resulted In confirmation of these reports. In cases where different claimants contest for the same Quarter section. the matter is compromised, or left for nnal adJudgment by the proper authority. I am thus cAyimw urunuBo n.uusa newspapers are reporting scenes of bloodshed. These, as well as reports with reference to the invasion of the Cherokee strip, are, so far as I can diseover,.without foundation. I will be at Oklahoma Station tomorrow. Merritt, Brigadier-General Commanding Weaver's Reprehensible Conduct. Special to the InAlanapoUs Journal. Washington. April 27,The part being played by such demagogues as ex-Congressman Weaver, of Iowa, in urging the Oklahoma boomers to move In upon Indian lands and resist the law and officers, is very disgusting to officials and citizens here. It is said that Weaver intends to become a citizen of Oklahoma, and attempt a new lease of official life. The Cherokee Indians, who have possession of their lands in the Okla homa country, are not regarded at the War Department as either voluntary fighters or pugnacious defenders of their riehts. It is believed they will stand a great deal of imposition with out any enort or resisting tne invaders. No Trouble Expected with the Indians. Washington, April 27. An army officer on duty at the War Department, who has made the sublect of the American Indians an especial study, said to-day that in his opinion there will be no general outbreak among the Indians on account of the invasion of their lands by the Oklahoma boomers. Tbe Cherokees, he saidare not now a tribe of fighters. They realize that tliey nave too union at stake to enjraKe in any such pursuit. There may be some Individual troubles, be thought, and possibly some bloodsnea, out ii wmsicy is Kept out or tne territory there will be no general uprising. TUB FIRE RECORD. Many Hands Thrown Out of Employment by the Burning of a Carpet-Mill. Lowell, Mass., April 27. The large fivestory building of the Lowell Manufactur ing Company, known as the carpet-mill, was gutted by tire early this morning, caus ing an estimated lose of $200,000. The fire broke out in the card-room of the ingrain spinning department, and the first alarm was rung in at the police station at 8:15 a. m. The fire department was promptly on hand. The police were not admitted to the yard for nearly half an hour. The first stream was put on about 3:45. The fire was down, and the corporation, supposing that it was extinguished, shut off the sprinklers. In a few moments the flames broke out again with redoubled fury, and spread rapidly through the . center of the building. The roof fell in soon after 4 o'clock. At 5:30 the flames were under control, but there was still considerable fire in the roof and elevator-way. The company had nearly 40.000 worth of new machinery in the building, besides yarn and wool stock inprocessol manufacture. The property destroyed was insured mainly in the Man ufacturers' Mutual, but partly in other companies. The fire is attributed to spon taneous combustion. Uut for the vigorous enorts of the firemen the whole building would have been consumed. From 500 to 700 hands are thrown out. Mr. .Lyons, the agent, estimates the loss at $250,000 to $300,000 on mill, machinery . ana stocic. Forty Houses named. Little Rock, Ark., April 27. A special to the Gazette from Joncsbofo, Ark., says: The most destructive fire that ever occurred In northeast Arkansas took place to-day, resulting in the burning of over forty houses, including a large brick store belonging to Marcus Berger. The lire originated in a large two-story frame building. A powerful gale was blowing at the time, and the flames therefore spread with vronderful rapidity, the efforts of the fire department being of little avail in fighting them. The loss is estimated at from $150,000 to $200,000, with about SvO.OOO insurance, divided among about twenty companies. The loss falls very heavily on many sunerers, wno naa no insurance. Other Fires. Port IIcrov, Mich., April 27. Brooks & Joslyn's saw and planlng-inill burned last night. Loss, $20,000; insurance, $0,000. Breckexridge, Minn., April 27. Eight business houses and residence buildings were burned here this morning. Loss, $15,000; Insurance one-half. Erix, Tenn., April 27. The stave factory of tbe Bauer Cooperage Company, a firm of Columbus, Ind., was destroyed by tire. Loss. $12,000; no insurance. Forty hands are thrown out of employment. OBITCARI. Frederick Augustus Porter Barnard, President of Columbia College. New York, April 27. President Barnard, of Columbia College, died at 4:15 o'clock this afternoon. He had been ill for 6ome time past. Frederick Augustus Porter Barnard was born at Sheffield, Mass., in 1809, and was graduated at Yale when nineteen years of age. A year afterwards he became tutor at the same university. In 1831 he accepted a position as teacher in the Asylum for the Deaf and Dnmb at Hartford, Conn., whero 'he remained about a year before removing to New York city to act in the same capacity there. He became connected with the University of Alabama, as professor of mathematics and natural philosophy, in 1S37, and continued to occupy that position until 1848, when he left it in order to assume that of professor of chemistry in the same seat of learning. In 1854 ho took orders in the Protestant Episcopal Church, the same year in which he left Alabama, and became professor of mathematics and astronomy in the University of Mississippi. He was elected president of this university in 1856, and held the position five years. In 18C4 he became president of Columbia College, New York, and remained in that position until his death. Mr. Barnard's literary honors were abundant, he having written many works on scientific and other subjects. As United States commissioner to the Universal Exposition of Paris in 1867, two years afterward he published a report on the machinery and industrial arts exhibited there. His "Analytic Grammar with Symbolic Illustrations'lnublished -, in 1836, originated a system still used in institutions for the deaf and dumb. Dr. Barnard was a member of the expedition to observe the total eclipse of the sun in Labrador, in 1860, and acted in similar ways in the public service. He was a member of various learned societies, both American and European. Other Deaths. Boston, April 27. Mr. George Higginson, founder of tbe well-known banking firm of Lee, HigglUKon &. Co., died this morning after a brief illness from pneumonia. Bermx, April 27. Herr August William Yon Bernuthi, a noted German politician, is dead. Death of a Prominent Stockman. Special to tbe Indianapolis Journal. rARis, m.. April 27. Mr. Jaob Henn, of this county, died suddenly, of heart disease, in a caboose on a freight train, last night, as the train was leaving Chicago. Mr. Henn was the largest dealer in fine cattle in Edgar county, and has taken premiums a number of times at the State fairs In Indiana, Illinois and Missouri He also owned large farms near Redmon. in this county, and was considered very wealthv. Mr. Ilenn was born In Byron, Germany, sixty years ago, and came to tbe United States in 1851. Except two f ears in Ohio and three years in Clark county, lllnois, he has lived in this county since his arrival in this country, lie leaves a widow and six sons surviving him. Suddenly Becomes Insane. Special to the Indianapolis JoornsL Winchester, Ind., April 27. Charles Best, well and favorably known In the grocery business here, became suddenly Insane this morning, and managed to escape to Union City. At Union City the marshal was seen and told how matters stood, and Hest was taken m charge and brought back to this city. It Is thought by physicians that too close Application to business has unbalanced his mind, and that rest and proper treatment will soon restore him. TnE reputation of Ayer's Sarsaparilla as a blood medicine, is maintained by daily cures.

TVnlTELAW EE ID HONORED. Journalists and Other Friends Unite in Savin; Many Good Thing's About Him. New York, April 27. There waa & brilliant gathering of journalists, lawyers, statesmen and artists at the dinner tonight given to the Hon. Whitelaw Reid, minister to France, by the Lotus Club. Over 100 men of prominence were present and wished God-speed to Mr. Reid in his new carcsr. Frank JL Lawrence presided, and seated on either side of him were Senators Evarts and Hiscock, er-Senator Warner Miller, Viscompte d'Alrac, consul-general of France; Colonel John A. Cockerill, lion. Charles A. Dana, Douglass Taylor, and a host of others. When dinner was disposed of. Chairman Lawrence introduced the guest of the evening. Mr. Keed. upon rising, was received with loud applause. He said that honors m were being constantly heaped upon him since his admission into ihe Lotus Club. For tweu-ty-one years his paper had waged a pretty unequal warfare, and now the entire press of the great metropolitan city vyas unaniin the indorsement of his appointment as minister to France, Mr. Reid concluded: "I assure you, to be thus honored as the representative of our great country is an event. My dearest foe, the 'mugwump is an American citizen, and I am his servant." Hon. Chauncey M. Depew who was present for a short time, made a terse and eloquent address, praising tho selections of President Harrison of foreign ministers, more especially the appointment of Mr. Reid, saving: 4The post tilled by Benjamin Franklin would oe again tilled by anothei editor." French Consul-general d'Alzac followed in an appropriate speech. Then Senator Evarts in a snort address gave some valuable bits of advice to Mr. Ried. The Hon. Charles A. Dana also spoke, saving, among other things, that President Harrison did not appoint literarv men to otlice because they were great editors; it was simply because of their iitness for the places. Senator Hiscock, ex-Senator Warner Miller and Gen. Horace Porter followed in brief speeches, extending their best wishes to Mr. Ried. CENTENNIAL BICKERINGS. Stuyvesant Fish Threatens the Governor of New Jersey, Who Makes a Warm Reply.

New York. April 27. "We centennial people" is the latest This is the term by which Mr. Stuyvesant Fish characterizes himself and his associates. It appears in a letter to Mr. Simms, of Philadelphia, who has charge of the presidential transportation arrangements in that city. The publication of the substance of that letter makes a brilliant climax to the many startling scintillations which have from time to time burst forth from Mr. Fi& during this centennial season. The letter reads practically as follows: The presidential party must leave Governor Green's house at Elizabeth by 9 o'clock on Monday morning. If Governor Green will not guarantee that this will be done we centennial people will arrange that tbe presidential train will not stop at Elizabeth at au. This is intended as a threat to Governor Green. We do not expect to make this change in any of our plans, ana do not want to. as Governor Green will probably yield to this threat AraiL 18, 1889. This remarkable letter was evolved from a train of circumstances whieh form the history of New Jersey's share in the reception to President Harrison and his party. It was, however, in no wise a result of these circumstances. It is truly a wonderful threat and a wonderful letter. Several weeks ago Governor Green, at the suguestion of "we centennial people," arranged to receive the President at his home in Elizabeth, and entertain him at breakfast. At that time it was arranged that the presidential party was to embark at Elizabeth8 ort for New York, at 11 o'clock, so Gov. reen had arranged to till in the time between the arrival of the President from Washington and his departure from New York, with a breakfast and a reception, to which the most prominent people in the State were invited. After all the arrangements had been made and approved by "we centennial Eeonle" it was discovered that the tide was ign an hour earlier than was expected, and that tbe party would have to embark earlier than had been arranged. For some inscrutable reason, it was not deemed proper for "we centennial people" to communicate this fact directly to Governor Green, so the above-quoted letter was sent. Governor (ireen is a man whose blood is of the bluest. It took him about four minutes to address Mr. Fish in substantially the following manner: Although this letter was not sent to me in the first instance, the fact that a copy i sent in this manner makes it practically mine. I will, therefore, reply that I would be most happy to accede to any reasonable request, but will not change my plans for Mr. Stuyvesant Fish or any other man, under a threat Banquet of the Society of the Cincinnati. New York, April 27. The Society of the Cincinnati gave a banquet to-night at tbe rooms of the Lawvers Club in the Equitable-Building, in honor of the Washington inauguration centennial. There was a large attendance of visitors from the different States. Among the guests were Governor Green, of New Jersey; iron. James 8imms, Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives; William Wayne, of Pennsylvania; ex-President Kutherford B. Haves, Right Rev. William Stevens Perry Ulshop of Iowa; Rev. Dr. Coatesworth Finckney, of Charleston: Rev. Wm. Wallace Green, of Indiana; Thomas De Witt Curler, of Pennsylvania, and Capt. R. C. Gilchrist, of South Carolina. Chairman Cobb, ex-Mayor of Boston, was also at the banquet. Tbe eagle, set in diamonds, which the naval officers of Prance presented to General Washington In 1784 was on exhibition, and Capt. R. C. Gilchrist, of Washington, brought with him the flag which was carried at the battle of Eutaw Springs by Washington's brigade. The memory of Washington was drunk standing and In silence. Other toasts and responses prolonged the affair. Discharged Workmen Attempts Incendiarism. Tiffin, O., April 27. Some time ego the oar factory of J. D. Wilsey, at Jersey City, was fired by an incendiary, and damaged $1,000 worth. E. W. Legron, a discharged workman was susected, and a detective was put on the case. On hursday night, otlicers were placed in the factory, and Legron appeared, and cut belts and hone, and was about to apply the match when they seized him. He struggled and although knocked down and shot, he escaped and was not captured until last night. - A Child Murders His Playmate. Pittsburg, April 27. News of a fearful tragedy, with children as principals, comes from Malvern, Carroll county, Ohio. Five-year-old Charley Dickman, and his eight-year-old cousin, Johnny Uexamer, quarreled over a playlngground. Hexamer, becoming enraged, idezcd a shotgun, and shot Charley Hickman in the head, inflicting a wound from which he soon after died. The Hexamer boy was knocked down and seriously injured by the firing of the shotgun. She Was Temporarily Insane. CniCAOo, April 27. Mrs. Jennie Klrkham, the minister's wife who was arrested a few days ago for shop-lifting, was arraigned in tbe police court this morning. The proprietor of the store who caused her arrest, said that he had a written statement from the friends of the woman to the effect that she was temporarily insane while committing the thefts, and, in view of this fact, he had no desire to press the prosecution. This statement seemed tatUfactory to all concerned, and the caee was dismissed. Miners Wages to He Reduced. Bbaidwoop, 111.. April 27. At a meeting of the miners and mine operators held here yesterday the miners were notified that, owing to the low price of coal, the price for mining will te reduced 10 cents per ton after May 1. The price for mining at present Is 80 ceuts per ton. The miners withheld their decision awaiting the action of the Twelfth district convention, which will be held at Streator on the 30th. Interstate Commission to Tlsit Canada. Ottawa, Ontario, April 27.-8. J. Ritchie, ot Akron. O.. had an interview with Sir John Macdon aid, last night, relative to tho proposed v1it to Canada, of the Interstate Commission. The object of tbe visit is to hold a conference with the government on railway matters. The Premier said the Dominion government would be perfectly willing to receive the commission, and suggested the end of May or early In June as a desirable time. Convictions In the Arkansas election Case Little Rock, Ark., April 27. In the federal. court, to-day, the jury returned a verdict or guilty in toe case or cnarics u. item ana J. ij. L.ucas. charged with interfering with election officers at riumerville In the last election. The Judge announceil that he would not pronounce sentence until Monday morning, and ordered tbe men committed to the penitentiary until that time. Keid is a brilliant young laywer ofMorrill town, very popular, and hundreds ot ladies

have thronged the court-room during tbetrtaL When he was ordered to prison, thl eve nlnr, a touching scene ensued as he bade his ido mot her be of good cbeer. m fUn tearfully said good bye to him. HetoldLrr he wa not guilty of Intentionally violating the law. and eoold stand It without lontuir hl re ect, Tfcre was not a dry eye In the court-room, bat all tea pleading was in vain, and Keld and Lucas ar behind the bars to-nigh. They will be nnei heavily, and probably sentenced to prison onj Monday morning. THE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION.

Arrangements for Eeceivin? the President Completed Bedrairgled Decorations. New York April 27. There are little of no signs of abatement in the rain-storm which began on Thursday night and has continued uninterruptedly since. A drizzling rain prevails to-night The decoration rresent a bedraggled appearance. Ihe linal arrangemeutt for the naval, military and civia parades were made to-day. Major-general Schotield and his aids had a final mnetint this afternoon, at the Fifty-avenue HoteL Fach aid was assigned to certain troops, with instructions to see that on Tuesday next they were properly landed aud given their proper positions in the military parade, so that there will be no unnecessary delay in starting the procession promptly on time. Tho committee on states also held a meeting at the Fifth-avenue Hotel, and conferred with the committees of the othe Mates now in this city, and who will re p resent their respective States in the ap. proaching celebration. Thus far only a small number of tho Uovernors and Kepre 6entatives have arrived. The announcement that the hourof starting of the presidential party from Elizabet hport had been fixed au hour earlief than was originally named has caused con siderablo grumbling. This change was made on account of the tide. The committee having iu charge the maritime portion of the naval parade say that the changei will cause serious disappointment, as it is now too late to. change their programme. anu in consequence ooar coming irom distant points will bo unable to reach Nexr York iu time to participate in tho parade. Visitors are already pouring in by all tha railroad and steam1oat lines. Tne hoteli to-night are jammed. GENERAL GRANTS BIRTHDAY. The Amerlcus Republican Club CommtmoN aU- the Event by m Banquet. PlTTSncim, April 27. The third annual dinner of the Americus Republican Club, in commemoration of the birth of Gen. U. S. Grant, was held to-night Covers wero laid for nearly four hundred people, and a more enjoyable banquet has probably never been held here. Among the proininoatl f;uests were tenator rlumb. of Kansas) Ion. William McKinl ev. jr.. of Ohio: Hon. Nathan Gott, of West V irginia; Hon. M. Quay, Hon. G. W. Delemath, Adjutantgeneral Dauiel II. Hastings, of Pennsylvan; nia, and Hon. W. H. Andrews. Promptly at 7:30 o'clock the guests entered the banquet halL It was magniticently decorated with liowcrs and Hags, and a tine portrait of (ieneral Grant hung in a conspicuous Elace. AtP:S0 o'clock, lull justice having . een done to the splendid menu, the foM lowing toasts were responded to: i -Our guests absent;" II. D. W. English, chairman of tho committee. "Our guests present of many minds, as to many things, but one in thought and purpose in loyal remembrauce of the day we celebrate;" Hon I John Dalzell. of Pennsylvania. "Grant"" citizen soldier, president, and citizen honored by all men and all nations; though dead he speaketh:" den. I). II. Hastings, of Pennsylvania. "The new South forgetful of the dead past, her face toward the future, she must and will seek re-creation in thear, Irinciples and in the ranks of the Kepub-' ican party;" Hon. Nathan Goff, of Virginia. "A Republican administration experience, i not experiment, the safest guide to national! prosperits;" Senator Plumb, of KansasTt "Ihe Kepuuucan party tnea and nobfound wanting, it resumes its place in an-' swer to the people's call;" Hon. Wm. McKinley, jr., of Ohio. Letters of regret wero read from Tresis dent Harrison. Vice-president Morton. Secretary IMaine, Secretary Tracy, Senators Cameron, Col. Fred D. Grant Gov. J. 11.1 Foraker and others. i i Banquet at New York. ' New York. April 27. The second annusfl banquet in commemoration of the birth of Ulys-j scs p. viraui, was ucui iu-m;ui, hi i:iuiuw i. m w w fax -v a . s iion. 2. iepew rretiuiuir. vrr iuo t uairman's bead hung an oil painting of Clrant. flanked by portraits of Washington and Lincoln. and surrounnen oy tne national colors, one hundred and fifty guests were seated at twelve circular tables. Among tboe pretnt were en. V. T. hherraan. Attorney-general W. II. II. Miller, secretary John'oblc, Governor Ihickner, of Kentucky; John A. Sleicber, Hon. Allan TLorndlke llice, Hon. ehermau S. Kogers, Rewart u Woodford (Jeaeral J. Flovd King. Henry Clews. Thomas C. Vlatt, Joseph V. Hawlcv. John '. New, John J. Knox, U. .s. Grant, Jr.; Colonel Elliott F.Fhrpard, (ieneral Horace Porter, General John M. hebofleld. Cieneral O. O. Howard. Calvin 8. Brlee, Hamuel Sloan and General Wager Pwayne. Letters of regret were received from President Har r1on, ex-Iresileut Cleveland. Vice-preside ut Morton, Governor mil and others. The speakers of the evening were: General Woodford, Chauncey W. Depew, Cieneral rberman. Governor Buckner, of Kentucky; General Xoble and General Porter. The General's Old Regiment Celebrates. Cpecial to lite IntUaoapolls Journal. Monticello, April 27. General Grant's birth day was obserbed here to-night with a granl camp-fire by tho O. A. R. Woman's Relief Corps, the Sons of Veterans, and members of Grant's old regiment, the Twenty-tlr-t Illinois Infantry. The following toasts were responded to: "Grant as a Soldier and htatcsman, "The O. A. R," and. "The twins of Veterans." The exercises too '4 rlace at Khodes's Opera-boue, which was beau tifully decorated with flags and mottoes. 1 A Fact WORTIT knowing is that blood di.--eases which all other remedies fall to cure, yield to Aycrs Sarsaparilla. Fresh connrma tion of this statement cornea to hand daily. Even such deep-seated and stubborn complaints as Rheumatism, Rheumatic Gout, and tho like, are thoroughly eradicated by the use of this wonderful alterative. Mrs. K. Irving Dodge, 110 West 125th street. Netr York, certifies : " Abont two years ago, after suffering for nearly two years from rheuraatio gout, being able to walk only with great discomfort, and having tried various remedies, including mineral waters, without relief, I saw by an advertise raent in a Chicago paper that a man ha.J been relieved of this distressing complaint, after long suffering, by taking Ayer's Sarsaparilla. I then decided to make a trial of this medicine, and tooic it regularly for eight months. I am pleased to say that it effected a complete cure, and that I have since had no return of the disease." Mrs lu A. Stark, Xashua, N. IT.. writes: "One year ago I was taken ill with rheumatism, being confined to my house six months. I came out cf tbo sickness rerr much debilitated, with no appetite, and ray system disordered la' every way. I commenced to use Ayer'a Sarsaparilla and began to improve at once, gaining in strength and soon recovering my usual health. I cannot say too much in praise of this well-known medicine." . "I have taken a great deal of medicine, but nothing has done me so much good as Ayet'a SarRanarilta, I felt its benelcial eifects before I had quite finished one bottle, and I can freely testify that it is the best Moodmedicine I iraowof." L. V. Ward, Sr., Woodland, Texas. Ayer's Sarsaparilla, TKErXBKO BT Or. J. C Ayer it Co., Lcmell, Mats. rrle $1 ; sit bottles, Wtrt t a boUl