Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Marion County, 1 May 1889 — Page 3

THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, "WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 1889.

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lastiacthroagh the a;re.was conferred by most of them, tt wai jerbaps Wcause the opportunity for Illustrious achicvt went did not occur. But rtnring them all tho Nation, by It inherent resources ;ind enerry. pur.hed rapidly fforward lu a career of unparalleled prosperity and hspplue, unimpeded by ex cuti vet crimes or blunders. Finally, durtnir the critical an. I anxious jears of the other three 1rei1ential t-rcn. tut? opportunity caine to Ameriea. and sLe ;av to the world two chief TOatfitrates, whoe character and deeds, unrivalled in human annals, xvere crowned by a devotion to country and mankind which enabled ttiein,to funiltu an example of independence of Irsonal adTntae and of selfish love of power, of wealth and of title., either for themselves or their families, absolutely unknown in the history of the world. l:y their administration of tho presldencr, Washington and Lincoln made the rrvat ottiee. and the century whose completion we celebrate, forever illustrious. Mr. Hayes gave way to Senator Evarts, who spoke to 'The Judiciary." In Lis response he dwelt upon tho peculiar feature of American institutions presented by the supremacy of the judicial power as compared with the Legislature. The -written Constitution superceded the English maxim that the king, the ruler, could do no wrong. "With ns an everpresent and ever-active energy of law qualifies e very act of executivo or legislative power. Gen. "Win. T. Sherman. Gen. Wm. T. Sherman was cheered when lie rose to speak to 'The Army apd Navy," which ho did thus: Mr. rrcMdent and Kind Friends 'When notified by your committee that I was detailed to respond to this double toast, I bejrjred them to divide it, promising to limit myself to my owu special branch of rvlee in lens than half the time allotted; but no! I must do double duty. I therefore bespeak your indulgence. One hundred years atro, in thi goodly city of "New York, our r.rt Prefiflert, Ocm-ral (Jeoriro Washington, took his solemn o;.t'i t the best of his ability to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United Htates," and thereby berime eommander-ln-ehief of the army and navy, and of the militia, when called Into service. Seventy-two years after, his most worthy successor, Abraham Lincoln, tHk the same 0 jntlcal oath, and, addressing his dissatlUed countrymen from the portico of theCailtol in Washington, reminded them that they bad no oath registered in heaven to destroy the rovcrnment, while he had the the mo.t wtlemn one to preserve, rrotect and defend it. In like manner, the army and navy have their oath reentered in heaven to support and defend the Const ttution, to obey the Vresident and all appointed over them, for they are the very instruments provided by the Constitution to enable him to protc-ot and defend it whenever force is necessary; and no government on earth has yet been deviled when, at times, force had not been necessary. On such an occasion as this. you. the citizens of America, have a perfect riht to inquire of your knightly se rvants, have you leen true and faithful to your oaths during the past century I .Making due allowance for the usual infirmities T human nature, I answer emphatically, yen! Fortunately, we are not compelled to lookback into Grecian, Roman or European history for i.luMration. Washington himself was the best - type of the citizen-soldier this world has yet produced. As a boy. a surveyor of land: ns an aid tofreceral traUdock; and an explorer as far west as was then prudent, he was educate! lu the best possible school of a soldier.' lie read much he thought mo real ways snared the labors and dangers of his command, sympathized with them in their distressed and wrongs, and during the war of Independence nnd after, was always their advocate with Congress and the people. Apart from his public hlittory, he has left an extensive correspondence which has been faithfully preserved by H parks, which contains a mass of knowledge which every American youth should study, and even members of Congress might consult with profit. on the 24th of September, 177C, he wrote to the President of Congress his Judgment of the romparatlve value, in an economical sense, of the regulars and militia. Again, on the 121st of A pi 11. 1773, from Valley Forge, ha wrote to John liannister, then a delegate in Congress, a letter fidl of wisdom and foresight. I would like to quote largely from this letter, but time and the occasion do no warrant it. and I will limit myself to a short . notation. Writing of the jealousy on the part of Congress to the army, he says: MIt is unjust, because no order of men In the thirteen States has paid a more sacred regard to the proceedings oi Congress than the army, for, without arrogance or . the smaller- deviation from truth. It may be said that no history now extant can furnish an instance of an army's suffering such uncommon

4iti4rui'.i vuia aso uoui cui Lvni juk iUviu with the same patience and fortitude. To see meu without clothes to cover their nakedness, without blankets to He on, without shoes (for the wont of which their marchesmlght be traced by the blood from iheir feet), and almost as often without provisions as with them, marching through the frorft and snow, and at Christmas taking up their winter quarters within a day's march of the enemy, without a house or hut to cover them till hev coidd be built, and submitting without a murmur. Is a proof of ratience and obdlei ce which, in my opinion, can scarce be paralleled. There may nave been," he continues, some remonstrances or applications to Congress in the style of complaint from the army (and slaves would we be if this privilege were denied) on account of their proceedings in particular instances; but these will not authorize nor even excuse a Jealousy that they are aiming at unreasonable iwwers. or making strides dangerous to or subversive of civil authority." Finally, on the 7th of December, 170, but a few months before he voluntarily relinquished onice, in addressing both houses of Congress, as was his cuUoni, he urged the establishment of a national university expressly "to brim: together the youth from every quarter, to. assimilate the principles, opinions and manners of our countrymen, and thereby increase tho I'rotpect of a iermanent Union' an object ever dear to his heart, which he aimed to accomplish by wise forethought, but failed by reason of local lealousies and mean economy. Who will say now that if his wise counsel had been heeded, we might not have escaped the horrors and great expense of our ci il war. On the same ooccaslon President Washington . renewed his recommendation, often made before, for the establishment of the national military academy, to teach the science of war, the want of which he had so often felt in his previous experience. Even this was not begun till 1 0i. rather to utilize the eld barracks at West Point, left over by the revolutionary army than as a school of science; and it was not till 118 that it assumed the dimensions of a rational military academy, with results which have excited the admiration of the world. Ptill occasionally breaks out the samo spirit of jealousy toward tho army, based on the old English doctrine that a standing army is a threat to a free people, a doctrine which may have some force whero that army is commanded by a prince claiming to pvera by divine right, but Is simply ridiculous when orr soverelgnt.r remains with tho peple themselves, whose chief magistrate is one of ns, clothed with temporary and responsible power. After a hundred years experience the time has come for this Jealousy to disappear. When Washington took Lis oath hi army was composed of the wrecks and remainders of his old revolutionary army, amounting to2.'J32 meiv which be organized into a batalh-m of infantry. When, in 1707. he relinquished his command to a constitutional successor, that army had grown to Iks :t.3."3 men, consisting of a general staff, a squadron of dragoons, a hatallion of artillerist and engineers and three regiments of infantry. n this basiR has been built np the present military establishment of the United States, admitting of jy,7G4 officers and men, many of whom are non-combatants, and a militia force in reserve or 7,121,483 men capable of. bearing arms. I will not oven attempt to trace the many changes in organization meantime further than to nsert thai, according to the state of the Nation and demands of the occasion, it has fallen at times to a mere skeleton, and risen again to a million of men, for l-i tni category I Include the volunteers of the Mexican and civil wars. These were as much regulars as the First Infantry or the Fifth Artillery; they wore, the sanit uniform, used the same anus, shared the eamo dangers, wero bound by the same laws, and followed the ame flag. How different from the time when, iu the cold winter of 1777, (Jcneral Washington had to import Itaron Steuben, a soldier reared In the school of tho great Frederic, to tench his army at Valley Pore tbo first rudiments of organization, nubordmation and discipline lessons which took deep loot and enabled his great chief to lead that army from victory to victory up to the end at "Yorktown. Tho force of Baron Ptuhen's teaching was transmitted down after the war of the revolution from generation to generation, and 1 felt even unto this day; but to General Washington chiefly every soldier of this land turns with reverential awe. because they realio that he in red order, system, cconomv and faithful service, that by his own example, by his teachings and writings he impressed on everybody the value of dl.tct-1-hne. und suUjrdinatlon to rightful authority erfectiy consistent with American citizenship. n tnis apinmas me present army or the united htates Wen trained, and though predicted by Fairopeans, there is no luatar.ee in our military history of the usurpation of civil power not warranted by the law of the Und. Of the labors, toils and u aerings of our littie army on our remote frontiers. I could paint many a picture as true and touching as that given by the Father of Lis Country atHut his own army at Valley Forge; and I ausneragalu the army of the United Mates has been as true to their oaths as the needle to tho pole. Men. bors.and the fundamental principles qf the military science: remain the same to-day as when Washington led and taught his revolutionary ami); th Maine patient endurance of the labor and hardship of war, the same submission to discipline and atrthurliy. the name patriotic UeroMou to our rountrv'a honor and Its flag, which Is th symbol of all that is glorious and good in our national character; but the Itmtrumenu of war have changed, and are utill changing with a rapidity which eon rounds the ancients aud calls for new and younger men. Should, unhappily, an occasion art 1 am snre these will eme forth, worthy urresor to their noble lr. Tear from 3 our histories the annals of heroic valor, patient endurance and devotion ti the flag bv the soldiera of your country during the past century, and you will leave a void Inteed. I can with equal eonfld.nco speak of our navy fyr I claim to L ouiew)-' of a web-loot nij-

self, having crossed the line twice in a man-of-war, and havo seen old Neptune come over the fide with his brush and bucket, but in the presence of the veterans here I feel unsuited to the task assigned me. because I yield to them, yea to any midshipman who has graduated at our most valuable Naval Academy at Annapolis, and who has done his first cruise at sea. a better knowledge of their profession than I possess. We are brothers in the same cause, follow the same ttag. and share the same destiny. They have to combat not only the dangers of war, but those of the shoals, storms and tempests of the sea. Their deeds of gallantry, of heroism, of devotion to their country and Its honored flag, from the revolutionary war to the present moment Irradiate American history with annals which will stimulate the youth of our country to follow their examples for ages to come. tsteeh steam, elcctiictty and nltro-glycerine have revolutionized the navies of the world, have banished from the high seas the majestic llnc-of-battle ship, the handsome frigate and speedy sloop, and in their stead have substituted monitors and stecl-clads, real monsters, of the most uncouth patterns. o that, were Nelson and Colllngwood, John Faul Jones, and Stewart, recalled to earth, they would find themselves strangers on their own decks. The world will go ahead, and I have abundant faith that the heroic youth of our navy will keep well abreast in these modern inventions, and, should the occasion arise, they, too, will prove equal to it, as they have ever done in the past. Therefore, let me conclude with what I might have begun and finished with: 'The army and navy forevef. Three cheers for the red, white and blue. Onr Schools and calloges was tho next toast, to which Harvard's president, Chas. W. Elliott, responded. James Itussell LowelL Hon. James Rnssell Lowell had "Onr Literatnre." In the course of his response he said: Literature has been put somewhat low on the list of toasts, doubtlessin deference to necessity of arrangement, but perhaps the place assigned to it here may be taken as roughly indicating that which it occupies In the general estimation. And yet I venture to claim for it an Influence (whether for good or evil) more durable and more widely operative than that exerted in any other form in which human genius has found expression. I am not insensible to the wonder and exhiliratlon of a material growth without example in rapidity and expansion, but 1 am also insensible to the grave perils latent In any civilization which allows its chief energies nnd Interests to be wholly absorbed in the pursuit of mundane prosperity. Rejoice, young man; again I say rejoice; let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, but remember that for all these things God will call thee unto Judgment. I admire our energy, our enterprise, our inventiveness, our multiplicity of resources, no man more; but it is by less visible demonstrative virtues I persist in thinking that nations chiefly live and feel the higher meaning of their lives. I'rosperons we may be in other ways, contented with more specious success, but that Nation is a mere horde, supplying figures to the census which does not acknowledge a truer prosperity and a richer contentment in the things of the mind. Railways and telegraphs, reckoned by the thousand miles, are exceileht things in their way, hat I doubt whether it he of their poles and sleepers that the rounds are made of that ladder by which men or nations climb to the fulfillment of their highest purpose and function. Thus twelve toasts wero spoken to, and the honr was late when the most notable banqnet of these times had ended. INCIDENTS OF THE CELEBRATION.

Immense Open-Air Concert, In Which Five Hundred Singers Take Part. Ne"W York, April CO. One of the pleasantest features of the centennial celebration, so far, was tho open-air concert given to-night in Madison square, by the United German-American Singing Societies, of New York 'and vicinity. Certainly no orchestra before ever played to so large an audience, or bo cheerful a one, for, with all tho thousands packed in solid mass about the singers, Inspector Steers, Capt. Keilly and a dozen policemen handled them as well as if the entire police force was present to keep order. The singers, rivo hundred in nnmber, and the orchestra, of seventy-five pieces, ocenpied the grandstand opposite the reviewing stand used by the President this af tenrbon, and the latter stand was crowded to twice its capacity. Nearly thirty thousand people wero present in and about the pane. Tho orchestra was directed by Keinhold Schmelz, while Theodore Thomas conducted tho chorus and the concerted pieces. At the conclusion of the programme the entire audience joined in singing "America." The Display of Fireworks. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. New York, April 30. Nothing in connection with the centennial celebration has given more satisfaction than the displays of fireworks given to-night by the Unexcelled Fireworks Company in the several parks. Crowds, such as were never seen in this city before, thronged every available vantage ground, and cheered to the echo as each of the special devices was let off. The presidential party was particularly pleased with the piece representing Washington taking the cath as nrst I'resiueni or me cm tea states. To the Western Auotiated Prras. New York, April 30. A feature of this even ing celebration was the tire-works displayed in the various squares and parks, from the Ilattery to Washington Jietcnts. or historical lame, seven miles away, and Mount Morris Park, lu Harlem. From the windows of the Associated Press ofrice, on the efghth floor of tho Western Union build ing, the bursting of bombs and the breaking of fiery showers burnt bright holes In the night, which made an Interesting spectacle spread over the territory. Tho display at each nark concluded with a fiery picture of Washington, a rae-simiie or the statue in front or the sub-treas ury at Wall street. It was sixty feet high and iorty ieet wme. The Ilirth of the Second Century. New York, April 30. The centennial celebra tion of Washington's inauguration will be con tinued in the Metropolitan Opera-house on the evening of May 1, under the auspices of the VotlAiial Trm-1if Ant I'nlnn nl aVion 1a1 particularly to celebrate the birth of the second century of the constitutional government of the United State. The presiding otlicer will be Hon. William Warner, United btates Congressman from Kansas City, Mo., and commander-in-chief of the Cirand Armyof the Republic. The orators will be lion. John w. Daniel, United htates Sen ator from Virginia, and lion. Chelny M. Culloni, United states senator from Illinois. Militia Officer Injured. Nr.w York, April 30. While the Pennsylvania military were marching np Uroadway, MaJ. Frederick Patterson, of Frceport, Pa., of the sec ond Jiriirade. N. . p.. was thrown from his horse and had his right leg broken. OBITUARY. 'William II. llarnuin. Chairman of the Na tional Democratic Committee. Nfw IIavkn. Conn., April 30. Hon. Wm. 11. lsarnum. chairman of tbo national Deru ocratic committee, died at Lime Kock at tins morning. Mr. Barnura had been confined to his bed but two or three days, but for the past forty-eight hours death had been expected momentarily. He was out for the last time on bnday last, when he sat on the piazza in the afternoon for an hour. Saturday he was taken with a bad spell, and it was apparent from tho first that he could not recover. Mr. Harnura had been very feeble ever sinco his sickness during the campaign. He was then taken sick in New York, and for two weeks it was thought hi conld not recover. Ho had been able to ride out fdr several weeks past, up to last Friday, and although be was very feeble, he was thought to bo on the road to recovery. "William II. Itanium was born in Con necticut, Sept 17, ISIS. He was educated at the public schools, and in lirC went into business. He was for many years engaged in the manufacture of car-wheels and in the production of iron from oro. He. was elected a member of the Connecticut Leg islature in iSi,, was a delegate to the llmon national convention in Philadelphia in 1S, was sent to Congress as a Democrat iu the same vear. and retained his scat bv succeNsive re-elections till 1S7C, in which year he was electnl to the Untied States benate to till the term of Orris S. Ferry, doceased, ending March 4. 1S7J. Much of Mr. Hanium's prominenc e was due to his Ion? service as chairman of the Democratic na tional executive committee, from which poKition he retired at the opening of the last presiaentiai campaign. Carl Itosa. Ixtox, April 30. Carl Rosa, the well known musical director, is dead. His death occurred In Parts. He went to that city lu-company with Mr. Augnstiw Hsrns, manager of the Dniry lme Theater, to attend the Italian opera. On the. trip Hero the channel Mr. lUa wo attacked by a chin, but he continued on the trln to Paris. L noli his arrival there he went to tho (iraud Ho tel, where tie took to Lis bei. Peritonitis set iu. anu ui ucaia soon lunowto.

ECIIOES OF TIIE GREATEYEXT

How the Patriots of the Country in Gen eral Celebrated tho Historic Day. Bnisness Generally Suspended, and the People Assemble in the Churches and Halls and Listen to Appropriate Expressions. Some of tho Larger Cities Indulge in Extensive Tarades and Banquets, While the Smaller Places Honor the Great Occasion by Such Formal Display as Their Limited Populations Can Sopply. AT WASHINGTON. The Day Devoted to Excursions to Mount ' Vernon and Other Places. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Washington, April SO. In every essential particular this has been a Sunday in the Nation's capital. There vets a complete suspension of official business all day, and from 12 o'clock no commercial business was transacted. Bright and beautiful the morning dawned, but aa the day wore away it became clondy, and finally a light rain fell. Few people -were on the streets. There was a general attendance at tho services in the various churches, which wero splendidly decorated with flowers, and where patriotic sermons and songs were heard. At 10 o'clock the Seventh-street wharf was lined with men. women and children bound for Mount Vernon, George Washington's old homestead, on the west bank of the Potomac, and sixteen miles below tho city. Two heaT loads of human freight were carried down on the steamer Corcoran. The people took lnnches, and spent the day on tho charming greensward overlooking the classic river. The trees are putting forth their verdure, tho flowers are bursting out. and the scene at Mount Vernon was an unwritten poem. All along the Virginia shore, and across the river along the Maryland shore, people wandered dnriug the afternoon. At 8 o'clock the packet steamer Excelsior left Georgetown nnd went np the Chesapeake canal to Cabin John's liridge and other resorts with a load of lishernien and Usher-women. Picnic parties went out in every direction. Tho iainous old dueling grounds at Bladensburg wire visited by thousands of people in carriages. An exploring mania seemed to seize the populace in all stations of life, and Senators, members of the House, department otncials. clerks and merchants, who did not attend the races at Ivy City, tried tho metal of their animals on the roads in the suburbs. All was quiet at the White House. The three type-writers which put on paper cheerful and unwelcome missives to the office-seekers, were noiseless. There wero no visitors. The army of brides and gToorus had either left the city, gone out on excursions, or were curious no longer. Late in the afternoon tho broad, clean avenues were thronged, and the lines of fast-grow-ine, green, soft maples fairly burst their buds under the influence of the rain and sun. Mr. Blaine was the only Cabinet officer in the city. He sat in his hotel reading, and received the friends who called. He expressed regret at not being well enough to go to New Vork, but congratulated himself that he would be on duty when the President gets back. William II. Burgess, who lives down at Alexandria, in sight of tho Washington monument, and who. in 1830, assisted in building Washington's new tomb at Mouut Vernon, was on the streets in his nativo town all day, telling the hundreds who visited the antiquated church Georgo and Martha were wont to attend, how the face of the father of his country looked fiftythree years ago. T was a fad then." said ho, 'but I remember that, in removing the bodies of George and Martha to the present tomb, we decided to open the colli n. I looked' in and saw General Washington's face. The body was well preserved and the features were intact. There was nothing to indicate the time he Jiad been dead. A minute after exposure to the air there was a collapse, and nothing was recognizable. The face looked like his picture." AT ST. LOUIS. The Centennial Parade the Largest and One of the Finest In the History of the City. St. Louis, April CO. Contrary to weather predictions, the day dawned bright, and but few clouds threatened to mar the consummation of the projected gTand street display commemorative of the 100th anniversary of the inauguration of President Washington. The rain yesterday delayed the work of decoration, but to-day tho city is brightened by flags and bunting. Business houses are closed, and everything bears a holiday appearance. Tho day was formally ushered in at 8 o'clock with a salute of 100 guns, while every bell in the city was rung and every whistle on factory, ndll and steamboat was blown, the noiso being all that the arrangements committee could have hoped for. At 9 o'clock services were held in tho churches. Tho feature of the day's proceedings, however, was the parade, which was one of the most imposing ever seen in tho West, it being now estimated that the procession was five hours passing a given point. United States troops, mounted police, local military and civic organizations, bnsincss men's clubs and tho school-children formed leading features of the parade. Long before thehour of assembling the streets along which the procession was to pass were blocked with people, iu many instances street-car travel being suspended, owing to tho impossibility of moving a car through tho great crowds of people. Tho Southern Historical Society was the first to make its appearance in the column, and attracted wide attention by having a drum corps composed of colored men. It was after 3 o'clock before Grand Marshal Gaiennio and his one thousand aids got the column in motion. There wero sixteen divisions, including regular United States troops, militia, local military organizations, mounted police, G. A. 1L posts. Sons of Veterans, fire department, secret and other societies, members of the Merchants' Kxchange, commercial travelers and business men. Nearly every branch of business being represented, and there was a gTeat turnout of university and college boys and public school children. The parade was not only one of the tinest, but by far the largest ever witnessed here The line of march, covering many miles, presented to view an unbroken crowd of spectators, and the beauty of the scene was heightened by tho profuse decorations along the route. Mayor Noonau and members of the municipal assembly viewed tho Earado from the western steps of the courtouse. where a platform, gaily decorated with llacs and bunting, had been erected for the Mayor's beneht. The grand marshal reviewed the parade at the Four Courts where it disbanded at dnsk. Notwithstanding tho dense crowds along the lino of inarch only a few trivial accidents have been reported. To-night at 7 o'clock tho doors of the Grand Music Hall Exposition buildinc were thrown open, and in half an hour nearly every available seat had been taken. There were a number of addresses, anions them one by George R. Wendling. a reading of Washington's Inaugural address, and other appropriate exercises,including musical selections. In the West Knd a grand nocturnal bicycle parado concluded the exercises oz the day. AT CHICAGO. A Magnificent Centennial Celebration In Which All Classes Took Enthusiastic Tart. Chicago, April SO. The day is bright and a beautiful one, and excepting a slightly chilly breeze from the north, is all that conld bo desired. Xot since tho urant reception has Chicago assumed such royal robes of rejoicing. The crowded thorough

fares and long lines of stately buildings in the commercial center have blossomed out in masses of bright colors. Flags and tlowers, wreaths and portraits of the Father of our Country meet the eye on every side. The nublic buildings are handsomely draped in red, white and blue, while the decorations by private citizens embrace every possible style of design. A glance np and down Madison or State streets is like looking through a forest of flags. The celebration began at t:i0, when a salute of thirteen guns was

tired from Dearborn Park. All the bells ot the city were then mug until V o'clock. From 9 o'clock till 10 religious services were held in all tho churches, irrespective of creed. At 1:15 p. M. the children's cele bration besan with the raising of a flag at each of the eighty-nine public schools iu A f . 1 . 11 A 1 ,r i 1 1 xue cuy( anu at ail me aist.net ecnoois in the county, as well as at many private and parochial schools. Addresses and the distribution of centennial medals followed. At IS m. a national salute of one gun for each star on the flag was fired. t ally 6eventy-hve thousand men and women participated in the afternoon meet ings. 1 he Lxposition Building, Battery D, recond Kegiment Armory, Central Music Hall and Farwell Hall, to say nothing of the two tents that had been erected on the lake front, were packed to suffocation, and at each place hundreds were unable to gain admission. The roll of chaplains and sneakers was a distingnishedone. Among the former wore Archbishop i eehan, Bishop McLaren, Kabbi Felsenthal and Prof. David Swing, and of the latter Hons. W. C. P. Breckinridge, of Kentucky: John M. Thurston, of Nebraska: John M. Langston. of Vireinia: L. D. Thoman, of Indiana, and Bishop Spalding, oi reoria. An interesting feature of the gathering at Battery 1) was the presence of Kev. Samuel Francis Smith, author of the immortal hymn "America." who led tho singing of the hymn at the conclusion of the exercises. To-night magnificent displays of fire works were given in the South, North and West-side parks, and on tho lake front, and there was a centennial banquet nt the Union League, at which Justice Harlan re sponded to the toast of " ashington, and Hon. Kobt. T. Lincoln to that of "John Marshall," while the memories of Benjamin Franklin, Henry Clav. Alexander Hamilton. Daniel ebster, Abraham Lincoln and U. S. Grant were duly honored. During the crush on the lake front tonight, where many thousands of people congregated to witness the fire-works display, a number of women and children wero trampled upon and seriously injured. The crowd was so dense, however, and the confusion 60 great as to make it impossible to gather further particulars or secure the names of the iuinred persons. X number of boys were also badly burned by the explosion of some hre-worus, wnicn, it is thought, occasioned the panic which resulted in the trampling down of many women and children in tho crowd. The panic was caused bv a team of horses becoming unmanageable and plunging right and left among the spectators. The most seriously injured were as follows: Fred Kschcrberg. sixteen vears. hadlr barnefl: Mrs. George F. Faiar, probably fatally crushed; LJzzle Howard, crushed and kicked bra horse, will probably die; Mrs. F. Brady, seriously injured. Probably fatal; Miss Crowley, seriously Injured by being trampled upon; Miss Schubert, hds broken: two unknown boys, hands crushed; James llolihan, legs burned; unknown man, leg broken. 1 Besides the above many women werohurt whose names could not be learned. One woman is reported to have had her clothing nearly burned froin her body by an exploding rocket. AT OTHER rOJXTS. The Pacific Coast Overflowing with Patriot ismFeatures of a Big Parade. San Francisco, April SO. Enthusiastic patriotism was displayed hero to-dayin celebrating the centennial of Washington's inauguration. At dawn flags and banners Hying from residences and business blocks joined with the booming of cannon in the announcing.of the holiday. Services were held at an early hour in the churches. Tho union services at the Trinity Episcopal Church were made part of the local committee and celebration programme in recognition of the fact that Washington was a communica"nt of the Episcopal Chnrch. The ships in the harbor, both American and foreign, displayed a fine style of bunting. The ituksian cruise: iviibor bred a salute iu honor of the centennial. At 11 o'clock between ten and twelve thousand men were in line for the parade.. Houses along the line of march were filled with spectators, who cheered lustily. The procession was composed of the military and civic organizations, including Grand Army posts, the California Pioneers and several companies of the native sons of the Golden West. The first division waj cummanded by Brigadier-general Miles, U. r. A., and included troops from Mare island, the Presidio.and marines from Ahgel island. In the fourth divisiou were tweuty-eicht ship-wrecked sailors of the United States war ship Vandalia, that, with other men-of-war, went down at Samoa m the terrible storm March 16 and 17. Ex-Consul Greenbaum headed the sailors. These ship-wrecked men filed through the streets, and shout after shout rose from the multitude. Men raised their hats high in the air, and ladies waved their handkerchiefs. The sailors appeared delighted with their welcome. Au ox team, pack mules loaded with provender, floats representing the mining period, showing the miners at work, and a live grizr.ly bear, were features of the parade. The day closed with literary exercises at Mechanics' Pavilion, in the evening. At Milwaukee. Mii.wArKEE April 30. Immense crowds attended tho numerous centennial celebrations in this city. From 9 to 9:30 o'clock all the fire bells and church bells rang in chorus and whistles blew In accompaniment. Union services were held in the three divisions of the city, and ot 11 o'clock a monster meeting was held at tho Academy of Music, under the auspice of the Merchants Association and Chamber of Commerce. The speakers were Mayor Thomas Brown, John Johnston, ex-Con trressui-m O. W. Hazelton and Gen. F. C. Winkler. In the afternoon the Fourth Kegiment, Light Horse 6quadron and First Light Battery, and the six Turners societies, 1,0M) strong, inarched to the Washington statue on the West iUe, where an Immense concourse of people listened to addresses by local orators. A big tleinonstratiou was held on the South Side to-night. At Philadelphia. rniLAPELPiiiA, April SO. The centennial of tho Inauguration of Washington was very quietly observed In this city. The day was made a legal holiday in the State by legislative enactment, and business was therefore almost entirely suspended. The tinsncial and commercial exchanges were closed, as were also the hanks and most of tne business houes. At many of the churches there were commemorative services, but there was no prearranged ceremony. There was no extra performance at any of the theaters, as is usual on holidays, the supposition briutf that there would be too many absentees In iS'ew York to warrant the extra exertion. At Denver. Dewer, Col., April 30. On account ot the disagreeable condition of the streets, caused by the heavy rains of the past two days, the grand parade which was announced for to-day, the celebration of the centennial inauguration, did cot taie place. Ceremonies were held In many of the churches, besides tho general services which were held in the Tabor Grand Operahouse this afternoon under the auspices of the Grand Army and a number of civil and national societies, at which ex-Concrrcssman Uelford delivered a most able oration on the life of George Washington. Many of the main streets were handsomely decorated, and all public buildings, banks and many business houses wero closed. At Tarls, 111. Etpc1l to the XmTJanapolU J on ran Pari?, 111., April 30. The centennial anniversary of the inauguration of the first President was celebrated in an appropriate way by the public schools in this city to-day. Their exercises were coutlnued frota ID to IU o'clock, and school was then dismissed for the dny. The bulnes houses were all handsomely decorated, and the postorliee and banks were closed. The . A. It. he Id exercises at their hall In the evening. At 9 o'clock in the morning all of tbo IkIIs were rung. At Kansas moro extensive preparation were made, and tho day was observed as a holiday. MMHMW At Champaign, 111. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Champaign, 111., April 30,-The centennial celebration here to-day was attended ly the largest company of people ever gathered In tho City Park. Religious services were held in the forenoon in the Armory Opera-house. At 1 o'clock flan were presented to different ichoola, nerrly fifteen hundred children attending. At - o'clock there was an Immense procession and public ad- . -dresses by Dr. Peauody and others. At 5 o'clock

the corner-stone of a fine new city hall and public library was laid, with addresses by Prof, llutler, of the University of Illinois, and others. At Danville, 111. Special to the IndianspelU JwarnsL Dakville, 111., April 30. There "was a general observance of centennial day in this city. All business was suspended in the afternoon, and the business. houses and private residences were handsomely decorated with bunting. Tho large parade of military and civic societies was witnessed by an Immence crowd, and speeches were made at the Armory by prominent gentlemen, after which th Odd-fellows laid the corner-stone to their new temple with appropriate ceremonies. In the absence of Grand Master Underwood Fast Grand W. U. Jewell, of this city, ofliciated. At Fitttburff. FrrTSBcno, April 30. The ono hundredth anniversary of the Inauguration of Washington was appropriately eelebrated here to-day. In the morning services were held in all the churches, and in the afternoon there was a larce parade of secret societies, followed by a meeting in Allegheny Park, at which a chorus of 3,ooo school children sang the national airs. Hon. Thaddeus D. Kcnnerscn, of New Vork, was the principal speaker. In the evening a large mass-meeting was held at the Central rink. Among tho sneakers were Hon. William MoKinley, of Ohio, and lion. C. K. Adams, of Cornell University. At Cincinnati. Cn?ci5X ati, April 30. An nrranment was made here for the observance of the centennial of constitutional government by closing business houses, holding thanksgiving services In the churches. ringing bells, and In the afternoon by speeches in Eden Park, with musio and the planting of memorial trees. The rlan was all carried out, except the outdoor meeting. There was a cold northeast w ind, with a tteady litrht rain, and instead of going to Eden Park the meeting was held at Muslo UalL At Mattoon, 111. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. IIattoon, April 30 Washington's centennial was duly celebrated in this chy to-day. Handsome decorations are displayed about tho city and special exercises wero held at the school and and church tulldlDgs. No general parade was had, but shops and business houses were closed all or part the day, and the citizens all evinced a heart-felt appreciation of the occasion. Early in th morning numerous bells were rung and tho boom of artillery heightened the enthusiasm. At Montreal. Montreal, April 30. A special service was held in the American Presbyterian Church here this morning in honor of the Washington centenary. The church was decorated with the flags of England and of the United States and portraits of Washington, Lincoln and Harrison. Among tho.e who otticiated at the service were Mr. "Wells, lie v. Mr. Cressie, Uev, Dr. Barbour, who preached tho sermon, and Kev. P. . Marling.. At Brooklyn. JIBOOKLYX, April 30. Business waa suspended here to-day, and the pity had a holiday appearance, Judging from the number of people on the streets. There were services in the churches, which were largely attended. Mayor Chapinandthe city authorities reviewed the Grand Army posts, the National Guard and visiting military organizations at the City UalL Tho Thirteenth Regiment escorted tho Washington Light Infantry. At Iloston. TiSTOX, April 30. Although tho Legislator failed to make today a holiday, it is bolng Quito extensively observed as such in Boston and neighboring towns. The day was ushered in with the ringing of bells and

salutes, rpeclal services were hcia at many or ,the churches. A number of anniversary celebrations and banquets wero held this evening. At Lexington, Va. Lexisotox, Va., Arril 30. All business was suspended here to-day, the national holiday being strictly observ ed and respected like Sunday. The Washington and Lee University and the Virginia Military Institute were closed. The Washington and Lee University, rrior to the civil war, was known as Washington College, and was founded and named in honor of Gen. Georgo Washington. At Haiti more. Baltimore, April SO.-Baltlniore devoted Its best energies to-uay to honoring the memory of Geerge Washington. At Locust Folnt the ocean temaships and steamers in port were bedecked with Hags and bunting, as were the sailing vessels. The Christian and Jewish congregations of this citv assembled at manv of their places of worship, this morning, to engage in patriotic services. At Urban a. III. Special to the Indianapolis JournaL Urbaxa, 111., April 30. The celebration here to-day was a grand aHalr, and was attended by a great throng of people. In the forenoon religious services were held in the court-house. In the afternoon there was a large procession of Masonic bodies, Kniebts of Fythias 'and all classes of citizens, followed by addresses in the park. At Nashville. Nashville, Tcnn., April 30. Tho centennial of Washington's inaugural was generally observed hero. The banks and courts closed, and business was in a large measure suspended. Appropriate services were held lu all the churches. The pubUo schools celebrated the event with patriotic songs, recitations and readings. At Kansas City. Kansas Citt, April 30. The centennial anniversary of the Inauguration of Washington was not generally observed In Kansas City. Services were held in most of the churches. The courts and public othces were closed, but in commercial lines business was transacted as usuaL CELE1IRATIOXS IN" INDIANA. An Eloquent Address by Judge I). P. Italdwin on the Teachings of the Centennial. Special to tho Imllanapolls JoornaL Logansport, Ind., April 30. The centennial of Washington's inauguration was appropriately celebrated here, the observance culminating in a large meeting to-night at the Rink, where Judge D. P. Baldwin and others made eloquent speeches. In the course of his address Judge Baldwin said: Enthusiasm Is emotionallzedearnestness. The men of 17fJ accomplished their great work, because they were enthusiasts. The heart must always go in partnership with the head to accomplish great deeds. There Is mere kindness lu the united States to-day than in all the reit of the world. Our flag rcpressnts the most accomplished and the best organized liberty, equality and lrateruity oi any oz the nations or the earth. Liberty means that every man owns his own head, hand and heart. Fraternity means that every man, no matter how low down, when right and not wrong. Is my brother. Equality means that tho rights of all are not only exactly equal, but, what Is Infinitely more, are equally enforced and respected. We iu the United btates have accomplished almost perfect liberty of head and heart, but liberty of the hands, of compensated and honored labor. Is still an open problem. Why should not the eople who do the work and create all the wealth control It. It is the nonrroduecr, the speculator and grabber that make trouble. The problem of equality is notyct solved In the United Htates except In part. No one Is a real American who thinks the man that owns the railroad is better than the man that guides the locomotive. Civilization Is not accomplished when usefulness of any kind is looked down upon and treated as an intruder. It Is a mistake to suppose that all the problems are solve I. The open saloon is yet to be closed. The ballots of l.ooo.OOO voters are yet to be counted; 7,000,000 of Americans have yet to learo their letters. That Is the most desirable village or city to live in that makes the schoolhouse the best building in Its limits, l'ower must be ptoportlonod to humanity, not humanity to power. This is the real meaning of success "a government of the people, by the people and for the people." The highest fact In the world Is humanity, and it Is because that, here in the United Htates, humanity means more than In any other nation, thst we are still, with all of our drawbacks and faults, the hopo and the inspiration of the world. At South Dend. Special to the IndlAaapoUa Journal. Houth Bexd, April 30, South Eend never made more extensive preparations for the celebration of any event than the Washington centennial. Ever)' business house and every private residence In the city was decorated In the most elaborate manner. The programme included a military civil and industrial parade, which was in charge of Hon. Clem Ptudebaker, as chief marshal, and national songs, orations, etc., unler the directions ot lion. J. B. Btoll, president of the day, concluding with a grand display of flre-works at liUtit. The parade was about two miles long, and in It were represented mot of the factories and business houc of couth Bend, the military, secret and rellglo'is societies, and schools. After the parade the services In Taylor's Meld were ojentxl with an invocation by Her. IS. L. Williamson. The speakers were the Very Kev. Father Walsh, president of Xotre Dame University, and ona of the best-known orators in the Cntholio 1 burch In Aniorioa, and Kev. E. A. ScliGlL pastor of Milium Memorial Chapel, one of the niot eloquent of the younger ministers iu the M. E. Church. Both auakera were heard I with the closets attention Thousands Joined lu

the singing ornational hymns. The exercises of the day closed with a inagulnc11 display of lireworks. At Wabash. Special to the Indianapolis JouraaL WAPA5H, Arril 30. The Washington centennial was observed here to-day. At 9 o'clock this morning union services were held at the Christian Church, at which Rev. W. J. Vigus, State agent of the American Bible bocicty, presided and made the introductory remarks. This was followed by the hymn "All liftil the Power of Jesus' Name," by the Christian Church choir. Rev. Charles Little gave a Scripture reading, and an Invocation was delivered by Rev. C. E. Bacon. Hon. M. H. Kidd gave an address on the inauguration of Washington and his administration. Mr. O.W.Lamport's r;iper was davoted to the evidence that this Is a Christian Nation. Capt. B. F. Williams then showed the pastand future of the Republic. After the sinsing of thedoxology, and a benediction bv Kev. C. E. Morgan, the meeting dispersed. This aftcnuKW there was a gathering at the court-house. Music was supplied bv tho Concordia Land and a male auartct. Mayor 11. C. Fettit presided. Adresses and papers were delivered by C. W. Weesner, Jesse Farmenter and lion. M. II. Kidd. The benediction w as pronounced by Kev. C E. Bacon.

At Greensburg. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Grkensduro, April 30. The Washington centennial was observed here to-day by almost au entire suspension of businqss during the forenoon. The church-bells rang from 8:30 until 9 o'clock, when tho people gathered in union service at the Presbyterian Church. The exercises consisted of reading the rk'riptures, prayer and music, and short addresses by Mr. F. F. Monfort, Dr. A. M. Kirkpatrick and lion. . Will Cumback. The church was profusely decorated with the national colors, emblems and portraits. A large mounted eagle occupied a pedestal in front of the stand, w hile on one side sat Ira Grover, ninety-four years old, and on tho other his great-grandson. Grover Monfort, four years old, representing the two feriols as nearly aa posMblo. At tUgbt the reguar young people's meeting, at the same church, took the form of a memorial service, several papers of interest being read by the young men, all interspersed with sacred and patriotic songs. At Peru. Special to the Indianapolis Journal Peru, April 30. Centennial day passed off rather quietly In this city, there being no regular programme arranged. The city was alive with flags and bunting and a genera) suspension of factories and the railway shops was the order of the day. Public offices were alao closed during a portion of the day, but there was no snspension of business amongst morcantilo houses. Services were held during the morning at the Baptist Church with an address by Kev. Cavius, pastor. The Catholics observed the day more generally than any, having their church, school-house and priest's residence larlnhly ornamented with the flag. High mass and vespers were held and there was a parade of their varilous societies in the evening, followed by an oration on Washington by the Kev. Fattier Melsner, pastor. At Union City. Epecial to tho Indianapolis Journal. Ukio City, April 30. Centennial day was observed hero strictly In accordance with the President's proclamation. Business houses were all closed, and the peoplo assembled at their usual places of worship at 9 A. m. 8edgcwlck Post, No. 38. G. A. R., attended In a body at tho Christian Church and listened to a sermon appropriate to the occasion. At 10:30 a. m. tho people assembled at the M. 11 Church and were entertained with exercises. Including singing, by the children of the public schools solos and remarks by Superintendent Hart, Senator bhockney, J. B. Ross, and others. The city was gaily decorated, and everything was orderly, dignified and appropriate. At Montlcello. Special to the Indianapolia Journal. Monticello, I1L, April 30. The one-hundredth anniversary of the inauguration of Washington as President was ushered in here by a salute of one hundred guns, and the bells were rung and the steam whistles rounded for ono hour. At 9 a. M. a union service was held n the M. E. Chareh. Praters wero offered and addresses delivered by Kev. J. 1). Fry and Kev. M. Waller , and others. The city was gaily decorated with the national colors. At 8 r. M. the High-school sduiuni celebrated at Khoad's Oiera-house. The Beethoven Quartet and Mis Pearl Einckard furnished the music, and addresses w ere made by President W. H. Garner, Hon. Frank Brown and others. At Franklin. Epsclal to the Indianapolis Journal FKAMtxrN, April 30. The centennial celebration here was a most gratifying success. In the forenoon appropriate exercises were conducted in the Presbyterian Church and addresses were made by- Elder Nesslage. Rev. Gardiner and Professor Williams. Excellent music was fur nished bv the college chorus, under direction of 11-of. J. M. Imuran. At night a large audience assembled at.the opera-house aud listened to ablo and appropriate addresses by w. c. Thompson. Prof. W. T. btott and Hon, A. B. Hunter, and music by the Franklin orchestra. At Muncle. Special to tho Indianapolis Journal. Mcxcie, April 30. The centennial anniver sary of the inauguration of the first President of the United States was generally observed to-day In this city. Simultaneously, at 9 o'clock this morning, all the church-bells commenced ring ing, and the whistles from all the factories were blown, as a reminder of the occasion. The busi ness houses were closed, and appropriate serv ices were held at the many churches. At tho M. E. Church, Col. Ell Kitter, of Indianapoli. delivered an address. Flags and bunting were numerously displayed. At Kokomo. Epeclal to the Indianapolis Journal. Kokomo, April 30. The centennial was observed here ou a grand scale. In the morning a union praise service was held, and in the afternoon there was a street parade and massmeeting. Hon. John L. GrixBths, of Indianapolis, was the orator of the dny, and he delivered one of the most finished and masterly addresses over heard In the city. The entire community Is of one accord In praise of his superb oration. Tho city was properly de corated in national colors, ana the day was one that will be long and pleasantly remembered. At Salem. Special to the Indianapolis JoornaL Balem, April 30. Appropriate exercises were held here, to-day, in honor of Washington aud the centennial anniversary of our government. Tho Qrvices were held in the Presbyterian Church, and were well attended. Addresses were made by Irof. W. ti. Almond. Wm. II. J'uyuter, Kev. ii. c. cnppinger ana Kev. 1. 1. i. jorin. The public school's w ere dismissed, and business was suspended from tt A. M. to 1 I, m., and quite a number or nouses were oecorateu wnn nags. At Noblesville. 6neial to the InAlananoua JonrnaL Nobles vi lle, April 30. The centennial of the Inauguration of the nrst President was appropriately observed In this city to-day. All tho business houses and many homes are decorated. and nags are dlplayed gencrauy. uurtng ttie forenoon members and ministers or the several churehes in the citv assembled at the Preshrterian Church, where tltting services were held. In the afternoon the city schools gave special exercises worthy the occasion. At Valparaiso. Fpeclat to the Indianapolis Journal. Valparaiso, April 30. Washington's centen nial was celebrated at Valparaiso with a street parado by the schools, and the civic and military societies. The children sang national song, and benator oe.Moue rnaue a uner aaaress. -mere was an appropriate eniertaiumeut in the evening. At Spiceland. Special to the Indianapolis Jonmal. Bpicelano, April 30. Centennial services were held at the Friends' Church, this morning. at 9 o'clock. Prof. Thomas Newlin conducting them. A large number of persons were in at tendance. . . At Madison. Epeclal to the Indianapolis Journal. Madison, April 30. The centennial inaugural anniversary was observed hero to-day, by a par tial suspenslou of bus Inrss, the ringing of bells, aud services in all the churches. , Obituary Verses. Philadelphia Record. I think tho most remarkable bit of obitu ary poetry 1 ever saw was this, which was published several years ago in tbe Man lie beard tbe angel calling him From tnat celestial dore. He Hopped his w ink's And away he flew To make one angel more, This always goes in my mind with an epitaph from a tombstone in eastern Massacuuse us, running mus: Here lies the bodr of Pa rah Ann; Her imj id's in tbe booiu ot Abraham. All very well for Farah Ann; liut how about ioor old Abrahntnl i'eculiaii in uifdicinai merit ana wonV ft 4 . B.V . . . l!.f. .1 aenni cures uooun &arsapari:a. ow is the time to take it, for now It will do (ho most good.

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Absolutely Pure. This powder EereT varisa. A marvel of rarif strength and wboleaoineDeaa, More economical thaa the ordinary kinds, anil cannot bs wold In esmpetlUaii phofrthAte powers. Sold only tft cans. KOYAi BAKING POWDEIt OO, 1M Wall st N. T. inspiring; scenes. Sights and Sounds That Ronsed Spectator to the nighest Pitch of Sentiment. F. D. M., In Cincinnati Commercial Gazette, April CT A dazzling Hash of light bursts from tlftx side of the ponderous warshin Chicago: fif" cloud of smoke rolls ont upon the watery j and the boom of her great ride makes ev, erything tremble. Hang, bang, go the gun from the sides of the sacred old Kear&argiV the same guns that sent the Alabama fo the bottom of the sea olf Cherbourg harbor, and won for the Kearsargo and those who manned her imperishable renown. i 1 he l antic ami l.ssex joined their irons; in the salute, and suddenly the Boston ruts in her great rilled cannon with a Rhockthat almost stuns those nearest to her. Thoj smoke gathers about and nearly conceal i tho warships, and through it can be seen' tho lightning-like Hash of their guns, a nek. from out of it comes the stunning roar thatr' is echoed back from old Fort Columbus And! the sides of the Liberty statue. Tho excite-: inent grows. The bands play with all their mi ght. The cro wds of people on board and tho tremendous black masses upon the battery r packing acres with solid humanity: tlld people covering the tors of buildings ton tc nxteen stories fiign, an lorn in the mighty acclaim of the cannonade. Men's souls &rt stirred to the depths. Patriotic prido iu,' and love of, country mount triumphant in. throbbing breasts. One 'Understands, in. the tremendous scene he is passing through, how it can bo sweet for one s country to die,' though nt his dinner amid conversationali-. ties ho may sneer or indulgently smile at ' such a sentiment. A man who would lAugli at the idea of his possessing any senti mentality or chivalrio ideas of patriotism tinnr t a a i a ma npnrr. nunTintr i tr a i o c tt and his cheeks flushing, and he makes tho. same pretense of inditlerence that the man in the theater dees when some Dathetio scene puts a lump in his throat and tears in . his eyes, aud he mates a great aao auoun . blowing his noso and pretending to haYoo ' cold in tho head. If there is nnvthlnir in the world tho American resents it is tho idea that bo has' any "sentiment" or can bo moved by anything in the way of the pathetic And jet there is no man in tho world' more tender or sentimental at heart, andy, next to the Frenchman, more easily aroused or more emotional. Look about you as tho stupendous scene progresses, and you will gee exemplification of this fact. rsear by are two gentlemen wltn their wives. Uno gentleman is young ana nanasome, with a peculiarly distinguished air Looking at him once in a crowd, you would, look back at him. There are very few men for whom Amer icans will do this. You do not need to look twice to see that he is carried away by tho Rccnes of the moment, and is all wild with. enthusiasm ns when he. a boy. leaped over the confederate works at Missionary, Itidge. lie says, "Aio wo not a giorioudr people?" ' Near by stands a ctern-looking and scarred-faced inan The great scone is moving him. His face 11 Ashes as tho heavy detonations of the war ships and th cheering and music greet hlsear and the uncqualed spectacle pleases lu eyo. "Superb! Superb'" ho says. And ar moment more he mutters: "Oh. this iff glorious!" J ust then the sun bursts forth, the heavy diapason of tho cannonade in' creases, seemingly, in force, and under tho irresistible grandeur of the occasion ho suddenly turns to his friends and exclaims: . "1 thank God 1 am an American citizen." That was bow General Gordon, the famous ex-confedcrato soldier, felt about hi American citizenship. An Anspiclous and Suggestive Occasion New York Sun. Daniel O. Fowlo. Governor of North Caro lina; John Peter Kichardson, Governor of South Carltna: both those gentlemen, each. with his stall, aro at tho liollman House. Une ol the stall iromfcoutn uarouna reports that when the distinguished executives met, Gov. Fowle said: " 1 his is an auspicious and suegcstivo oc casion, ii it were nop tnat to-uay is ounitn, " uia whereupon Gov. Richardson interrupted: "Gov. Fowle, the least we can do is to rnmnrdtniun. Ha v p.nme son a with Tne." ' The main difliculty with this story is that tho staff from North Carolina, while agrcoinir that the nliraseolnirv was substantially as given above, insist that it was Gdv. Richardson who was puzzled by tho Sunday law. However tnis may do, me vrovernors are within easy reach of each other for tho . a as v . whole centennial period. Politics in Oklahoma. Special in Kans&a City Globe. In general politics Oklahoma will proba bly be evenly divided. -The representation of Kansas is overwhelmingly above that of all other States combined, but as nearly half of the Jayhawkers arc good Democrats, who will bo reinforced from tho South, the question of nnmencal prepon derance still remains a very doubtful one. The Republicans will take tho lead at tho start on account oi the politics oi ino administration. It is already beginning to - ... . r mi l -. i: appear ina rciormers win v unlicult task to plant tho prohibition idea in the new ground. This will be ono of the leading sues from the start, but other matters wall very soon engage the attention of Oklahoma Politicians. A Gentle Hint. Town Topics. One of New York's most prominent physicians is just now telling a -little story at his own expense, whir-h is quite as refreshingly droll as anything I have heard lately, llo attended, it m ems, tho f antral of que of his patients, and upon leaving tho house was addressed by tbe undertaker in charpc, who, plucking at his coat-sleeve, whispered: "Doctor, if you are not inahuny, I would like to speak to yon. I'm . young man 1 ust started in business in this neighboriood,and as you have a largo acquaintance and uractice liere. I shall consider it a arrest personal favor if you will do all you can for V Cost of Iodging. New York Tflerain. It cost tho State of Ma&sachusett 1.000,OCO to determine that tho people did not desire to s e prohibition incorporated in tho Constitution. The Stat was put to this coit because tho Legislature dodged tho issue. A cowardly legislator is often raoro costly than a corrupt one. Her Consolation, narper's M sparine, Uankmpt's Wife Well, nt any rate, tha Thompson failure was worse than ours. riyiupathizmg Friend Why, 1 thought it was i nst the other way. liankmpt'a Wifts No, indeed: Edward only failed for ten cents on the dollar while Mr. Thompson failed for lifly. " Carries Its Own Tuuishtuent With IU" AHuinv Time. A Kansas justice of the peace has decided that it is not larceny to steal a Watcrbury watch. ' J The DlP'erccce. T!oton HmM. Why wasn't George Washington likeths famous A ard McAlusUrt B;au60 Gcota" never slopped oyex.