Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Marion County, 5 July 1891 — Page 2

LONG AND USEFUL LIFE ENDED

Sudden Death at Banner, Me., of the Venerable Statesman, Uannibal Hamlin. Walked Down Town to the Tarratine Club Rooms Yesterday Afternoon and Engaged in a Social Game of Cards with Friends. Suddenly Fell Forward, Became Unconscious and Died at 8:15 Last Night Sketch of the Ei-Vice-Presidnt's Ditin tuished Career Uneqnaled in Many Respects Biographical and Incidental. HANNIBAL HAMLIN DEAD. She Venerable Ex-Yice-Fre ildent Stricken Down Suddenly Last Xlffht. . Bangor. Me., July 4. Ex-Vice-president 'Hannibal Hamlin died to-night at 6:15 o'clock. He waa down town this afternoon nnd -went to the Tarratine Club-rooms, "where be was playing pedro, when bia bead fell forward on his chest A gentleman remarked: Tbe Senator weems to feel badly." Mr. Hamlin said: "I do." The men gathered around him, and be "was taken to a lounge. Dr. Robinson, who waa in the next room, attended him, and afterwards Drs. Mason and Phillips were called. No pulse 'was visible for an hoar, but it was thought they could IriDg him out. Finally he revived somewhat and managed to articulate freely. The doctors worked over him faithfully and his family was sent for. Soon Mrs. llamlin.Geueral Charles Hamlin, his son, and his wife and other members were at Lis nide. All was done for him in human power, bat it failed, and he passed away peacef ulPy at 8:15 r. m. Mr. Hamlin leave! a wife and two sons. General Charles Hamlin, a lawyer, of Ellaworth, and Frank Hamlin, now living in Chicago. Mr. Hamlin has been' perceptiLly failing for a year, but seemed about as usual this afternoon, and walked down town. Tho remains were removed from the Tarlitine Club. rooms, where he died, to his residence on Fifth street. His son. Hannibal E. Hamlin, arrived here from Ellsworth about twenty minutes after hi 3 father's death. HU son Frank, now in Chicago, has been sent for, and the funeral will not occur until after his arrival. The deepest grief is felt hero on all sides. Ko uciinite arrangements are yet made for the funeral. RIOURAPIIICAL, Hannibal Hamlin was born in Paris, Oxford county, Maine, August 27, 1KXJL, Although litted early in life for a collegiate education, the death of his father made it jucutubent on Hannibal to look after the farm. However, he found time to learn printing, and later studied law, being admitted to the bar in 1S33. He practiced at Hampden until IS 13. From 3S't to 1810 he was a member of the Maine Legislature, returning cttfain in 1S47. In 1SSJ7, 1S.' and 1S40 be was eptakcr of the House, in the latter Tear receiving a Democratic nomination to ConSit -s. He was elected to Congress in 1842, iiml ag-tiii in 1S44. The death of John FairJiel l permitted Hamlin's selection to the Vir.ted States Senate in 119 as tho former's mccessor. He wae elected to the Senate in i"l, but resigned in 1S57 to be inaugurated (Governor of - Maine. having been Irctcd on the Republican ticket. A -month' later ho resigned to return to the Senate, where he served until 1801, -when lit' was elected Vice-president on the ticket with Abraham Lincoln. Ho pretided over the Senate nntil 1W5. He next rorved a year as collector of the port at l'ostou. In 1970 he was appointed regent of ttie Smithsonian Institution, and served twelve years. He had been again, elected to the Lnted States Senate in lfctfJ and was re-elected, serving until 1SS1. in which year he went as minister to Spain. The following year he gave np the otfice and returned to this country. "While an original Democrat, he was a strong anti-ela very man. and thus forced to ieavo the party. Mr. Hamlin did not seek the abolition of slavery, advocating only tho restriction of the institution. Senator Hamlin explained his change of political faith in a speech before the United States Senate in lsG. in which he referred to tho Democratic convention at that time recently held in Cincinnati, as follows: "Tho convention has actually incorporated iuto the platform of the Democratic part that doctrine which only a few years ago met with nothing but public ridicule and contempt hero and elsewhere, namely, that tho Hag of tho federal Union, under the Constitution of the United Mates, carries slavery wherever it floats. If this baleful principle be true then that national ode, which inspires us always on a battle-field, should bo rewritten by L.ake, and should read: , "Forever float that standard sheet! W here breathes the foe, tmt falls before us Willi s'.itery'a mU teneathour feet And slavery's banner streaming o'er uP After being elected Vice-president with Mr. Lincoln, he visited the latter in Chicago, meeting him personally for the first time. The two men exchanged ideas and confidential views on the then all-absorb iuc topic, the approaching war, and Ham lin at once became a warm and everlasting friend to the martyred I'resident. fcTKIKlNO FEATURES OF IIIS CAREER. Important Incident Connected with His Incumbency of the Vle-Presl1ncy. Shortly after the election which made Lincoln and Hamlin the successful standard-bearers of the great party of progress the party which was to place the American Kepublic at the head of nations tho Vice-president-elect received from Mr. Lincoln an invitation to meet him at Chicago. In response to thia invitation, he went West, and there established relations with the coming chief magistrate which ever after made them friends in the fullest sense of the term. Ilia first meeting with Lincoln in Chicago was a peculiar one. In the hotel of the latter Mr. Hamlin visited him. Upon entering tho room in which he was, Mr. Lincoln, who was alone, arose slowly to receive hia guest. Even then his face had begun to assume that earnest expression whih afterward developed into one of careworn and harassed anxiety. a Iking toward Mr. Hsmlin. he said, abruptly yet in his own kindly tone: "Have we ever been introduced to each other, Mr. Hamlinf "No. air, 1 think not," replied the latter. 'That, also, is my impression." said Lincoln; "but I remember distinctly while I was in Congress to have heard you make a peech in the Senate. 1 was very much truck with that speech. Senator particularly struck with it and for the reason that it was tilled chock up with the very best kind of anti-slavery doctrine." "Well, now," replied Hamlin laughing, 'that is very singular, for my one and first recollection of yourself is of having heard jou make a speech in the House, a speech

that was so full of good-humor and sharp points tbat I; together with others of your auditors, was convulsed with laughter." delations between the twe gentlemen having teen established in this cordial fashion. Mr. Liucoln locked the door of the room in which thev were, and for several hours they consulted togethera as to the conduot of the tirst Kepublicau administration. During that interview Mr. Lincoln was particular to say to Hamlin that h expected and would be always willing to accept in the very best spirit any advico which the Vice-president might have to otter, thus departing, by the way, from the precedents already established between the; first and so-called second otlicer of the Nation. At the same time Mr. Lincoln was careful to advise with his associate as to his selection of a Secretary of State. Various candidates for that position wore discussed at length, and though Mr. Hamlin hart no reason to be particularly friendly to Seward, he strongly urged that the Now York euator be choseu lor the placf. This view Mr. Lincoln was also inclined to. but nothing definite in regard to the matter was settled. It was fixed, however, that Mr. Hamlin should have tho selection of the Eastern member the Cabinet. After this interview the Vice-president-elect returned to Washington, and daring the weeks which intervened until the inauguration was in almost daily communication with Mr. Lincoln regarding the make up of bis Cabinet and the conduct of his administration. Iu thi connection it will be remembered that there was at tho time much discussion in the public prints, and among public men, in regard to whether or not Seward was to receive the poitfolio of the Premier. At first. Seward was known to be a stronglyindorsed applicant for tho position. Mr. Thurlow Weed, then a power in the councils of tho party, urged hiiu upon the Pres-ident-elect. and many other inlluential ruen went out of their way to try to draw from Mr. Lincoln assurances that he would be appointed. To none of these gentlemen, however. did thesbrewd Western statesman m.ike any pledge. His failure to do so led them to believe that he did not intend to make Mr. Seward his chief adviser. Coming

.to this conclusion, tho New York Senator, with just a little too much haste tor so astute a politician, decidedly changed his tune, and caused it to be given out by bis friends that ho could not under any circumstances be induced to leave the Senate. This statement ho followed np by the personal declaration that he was not a candidate for the secretaryship of state and would not accept the position. WATCHING THK POLITICIAN. Mr. Hamlin, being at this time, perhaps more fully informed regarding the purposes of the incoming administration than was any other man, took no little innocent satisfaction and amusement in watching the straits to which the politicians were being put by lack of information regarding Mr. Lincoln's intentions. Knowingall tbetime that Mr. Seward was most anxious for the premiership, and beiug, at the same time, fully aware that Lincoln was almost certain to otter the place to him. he one day, in the Senate chamber, approached the New York Senator and said: "Well. Mr. Reward, is there any thing new in regard to the secretaryship of stntel'' "No. Mr. Hamlin, no," replied Seward, "nothing new ns tar as I am concerned. I still adhere to my decision not to think of accenting the position." "Tbnt's to be regretted that's to be regretted!" rejoined Hamlin. "Oh, 1 don't know that." said the other, with a laugh, und then, with a sly look at his companion, he added. "Even if 1 wanted tb. place, 1 don't know that I could get It." 1 "Well, as to that." sid the Vice-president-to-le, "1 think Mr. Lincoln see, or can. at least, Le made to see the propriety of such a step. Let me join with your otter friends iu the endeavor to show it to him." "No. no," quickly rejoined Seward; "no, no. it's no use. Mr. Hamlin." and so the subject was dropped. Subsequently it was renewed twoor three times, w ith the same result. About a week before the inauguration, however. Mr. Hamlin received from Mr. Lincoln a letter inclosing to Seward a note ottering him the secretaryship of state. The letter to Hamlin explained this puppose on the part of the President-elect, and advised Mr. Hamlin, after consultation with hid go Trumbull, of Illinois, to present the iuclosure to Senator Seward. Bearing this document, and by the advice of Trumbull. Mr. Hamlin again approached Seward. A private meeting was arranged between them, and once more the Vice-president-elect asked if the gentleman from New York had changed his mind in regard to the secretaryship of state. "No. no," was again Mr. Seward's reply. "If tbat is what, you have come to talk to ine about. Hamlin, wo might as well stop here. . I don't want the place, and if I did 1 have reason to know that I could not get it. Therefore, let us have no more talk about it." "Very well," replied Hamlin. 4T will say nothing more about it; but before yon express you Tee if toothers as plainly as you have done to me, let me present you witn this letter from Mr. Lincoln." So saying, be handed Mr. So ward Lincoln's letter ottering that gentleman the post of Secretary of State in the futuro Cabinet Pale with excitement, Mr. Seward opened and read the communication. Then, turning to Hamlin, and grasping his hand, he raid, simply: "This is remarkable, Mr. Hamlin. I will consider the matter, and, in accordance wit!i Mr. Lincoln's request, give him my decision at the earliest practicable mo ment." Within three days afterward the Senator from New York hud accented the position of Secretary of State in Abraham Lincoln's Cabinet. LINCOLN'S FOKGOTTTN PROMISE. As is well illustrated by these and similar incidents whicn. if necessary, might be recalled, Hannibal Hamlin from the firs enjoyed not only the esteem and respect, but the closest confidence of Abraham Lincoln. Indeed, it is a fact which ma be stated in passing, that Mr. Hamlin never asked the great President to perform any act which ho aid not perform. Ouce only during all their intercourse was he forgetful of a promise which he had made to his friend and associate. Inadvertently, when they met at this time. Mr. Hamlin by his manner indicated his displeasure at this forgetfulness. Noticing this and suddeuly recalling bis unfulfilled promise, Mr. Lincoln it waa in a crowded room went up to the Vicepresident und said, with that kind smile which his intimate associates always delignt to recall: "Are vou cross with me for forgetting? I am afraid you are, and I am very sorry. There was no excuse for me, but don't be annoyed and 1 will do just as I said 1 would." It is needless to add that the promise was fulfilled. As to the manner in which Lincoln and Hamlin entered the capital to be inaugurated President apd Vice-president of the United States, there have been many coullicting statements. The following facts, .which throw much additional light upon the subject, are now for the tirst time made public. A fow days before the inauguration Mr. Hamlin met the President-elect at the Astor House in New York. There waa great, though suppresed. excitement in the metropolis and throughout the country, and threats had been freely made by Southern tire-caters and radical Democrats that neither Lincoln. Hamlin. ,,nor any other Abolitionist" should ever be permitted to occupy tho White Hone. While the President aud Vice-president-elect were at tho Astor House in New York, as stated, wide rumors of this sort which had been tlying about for weeks seemed to take tangible shape; at least It is a fact that during their short stay in the city one of the highest of tho police authorities brought to them detailed and circumstantial information of a plot which had been entered into to assassinate Mr. Lincoln. Neither of the gentlemen was seriously alarmed by this statement; stilt, it was determined that no risks should be run. In furtherance of this conclusion, it was authoritatively stated and reported in the newspapers that the President and Vice-president-elect weuld travel together on a certain tram from New York directly to Washington. Instead of doing this, however, Mr. Hamlin went to Washington alone on a train other than the OD which had been designated in the newspaper reports. He journeyed safely and without disturbance in an ordinary sleeping car nntil he reached Baltimore. There, though the hour was very early in the morning, he found that there were scores of people in the depot, and many rough-looking characters, with' oaths and threats, boarded the train with the outspoken intention of taking a look at the "nigger-lover. Abe Lincoln." Finding that Mr. Lincoln was not on the train, however, and not recognizing Mr. Hamlin, who waa

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lying quietly in his berth, they made no further demonstration, and the train went on. reaching Washington in due time. Mr. Lincoln, it may be well to add. proceeded from New York to Harrisbnrg. Pa., and from that point went to Washington, where he arrived safely early npon the morning after Mr. Hamlin. The President-elect was met at the Baltimore &. Ohio depot by Mr. Washburne and Senator Seward, and by them accompanied to Willard's Hotel, where he remained quietly until the day of the inauguration. On that day it is notable that neither Mr. Hamlin nor Mr. Lincoln shared the fear of an attack upon them which was held by many of their friends. Mr. Hamlin recollects that, on the memorable occasion in question, Mr. Lincoln was "calm, quiet and serene as a summer day." Nor was the Vice-president-elect in any way disturbed by the threats and rumors which tilled the capital. Subsequently, however, during conversation with General Scott, who was known to have been greatly alarmed for the safety of the in-coming President and Vice-president. Mr. Hamlin was led to believe tbat the sense of security which he enjoyed was only to be attributed to a lack of knowledge the possession of which might have made him quite as tineasy as was General Scott and others. For the purposes of this sketch, however, it is only necessary to add that the inauguration passed off without any disturbance, though in the midst of deep excitement. THK RUPTURE WITH WELLES. Daring all the years of trial, war and bloodshed which followed that memorable 4th of March. lSol. and nntil his foul assassination, Abraham Lincoln continued to repose the ntmost confidence in Hannibal Hamlin. At their Chicago meeting, after the election, the incoming President bad expressed a desire that Mr. Hamlin would name a membei of the Cabinet who was to be selected from the Eastern States. In accordance with this desire Gideon Welles wan named as Secretary of the Navy. As to the wisdom of the selection nothingueed now be said. It may be mentioned, however, tbat the well-meauing. though not always competent, Mr. Welles was uot long iu ottice wbeu Vice-president Hamlin cea6ed to have any relations with him. The incident which led directly to the rupture well illustrates the otticial methods of the time. Shortly after the outbreak of tha rebellion the Navy Department was authorized to provide for the construction by contractors of a number of sloops-of-war. A noted ship-builder of Maine, an earnest, patriotic man. was most anxious to construct one of these vessels at a cheap price, thereby contributing his share to the suppression of the rebellion. Acquainting Vice-president Hamlin of this desire that, gentleman weut to Secretary Welles and asked that the ship-builder in question might be given, npon sucb terms an the government should indicate, a contract to build one of the sloops. "Certainly, Mr. Hamlin, certainly," was the ready response of the Secretary. "The gentleman is in every way responsible, that I know, and he shall have the contract." "Then I can be assured that there will be no mistake about the matter!" said Mr. Hamlin. , "Certainly, certainly; the contract will be awarded at once." was the reoly of the Secretary, and so the matter, for the moment, ended. Later iu the day, however, the Vice-president, 1 learning that certain bureau otticers had more to do with the awarding of contracts than the Secretary himself, again went to Mr. Welles, informed him of the information which he had received, and was again assured in the most positive way that the contract would be awarded as arranged. A few days afterward, however, greatly to Mr. Hamlin's astonisument, it was announced that the contracts for building the sloops-of-war had been made, but the construction of none of them had been assigned to the sbip-builderindorsed by the Vice-president. One contract had been given to Maine, but it had been assigned, as the event proved, to a man who was in active sympathy with the rebels, aud who only applied for the work to make all the money he could out of it. Subsequently, Mr. Hamlin learned that the contracts had been awarded by the bureau otticers by lot. That is to say, the name of the responsible bidders for the work had peen put into a hat, shaken up. and then the requisite number drawn out. Not approving of audi methods of conducting the public business, aud being unable to forgive what ho regarded as a direct violation of good faith, the sturdy Vice-president, after giving Secretary Wells plainly to understand what be thought of his conduct, refused ever after to speak with him. . OTHER HISTORICAL INCIDENTS. Two other incidents in this period of Mr. Hamlin's life are not only most interesting but historically of. great importance. When the war commenced the Vice-president, in udvanceof tnuny of his associates, foresaw tbat its nltimate result must be the liberation of the slaves. It is not claimed, certainly not by him, the roost modest of men, that he had any accurate idea as to the exact manner in which such liberation was to occur, still he was convinced tbat sooner or later and in some way the slaves would be set free. Holding these views, as the war progressed he repeatedly pressed upon the I'resident the advisability of issuing an emancipation proclamation. To all the arguments in favor of such a course Mr. Lincoln nave the most thoughtful and earnest attention, but still let drop no hint as to what his action in the matter would be. This was the situation when one evening Mr. Hamlin went to the White House and announced to the President that be intended to leave that night for a visit to his home. "No, yon don't intend to do anything of the sort," was the somewhat remarkable respouse of the President. "Oh. yes, but I do," replied Hamlin, not quite understanding Mr. Lidcoln. "No." said the latter, "yon do not intend anything of the sort. In short. Mr. Vicepresident, yon will not leave Washington at present." This Mr. Lincoln said with a look that was far more significant than his words, and Mr. Hamlin, seeing that he had something of more than ordinary importance on his mind, replied: "Of course, I will not think of doing so if you wish otherwise. Yon are the commander-in-chief, and I am under orders." "And I order you." continued the President, laughing, "to sit in that chair, and afterward to ride with me to euppir." Hamlin did as he was desired, and shortly afterward the two gentlemen, guarded by a tile of soldiers, rode on horseback out to the summer residence of the President. There they quietly partook of a light snpper. and then the President invited his enest into the library. Here, having carefully closed the door, he turned to hia trusty adviser and said. "Mr. Hamlin, you have been repeatedly urging me to issue a proclamation emancipating the slaves. 1 have concluded to yield to your advice in the matter, and that of other friends, at the same time, as 1 may say, following iny own judgment. Now, listen tome while I read this paper. We will correct it together as I go on." Saying which the President unrolled and read the famous proclamation which gave liberty and manhood to 4,000,000 human chattels. Still another important incident in the same direction: Mr. Stanton, the Secretary of War. together with Vice-President Hamlin, had lrequently urged upon President Liucoln the advisability of organizing regiments of colored troops. The I'resident, however, did uot at first look favorably upon the proposition, and Mr. Stanton had almost given up hope of bringing him to his way of thinking. One evening, while this was the situation, a deputation of ten army officers, all brave, well-informed, and earnest men, though none of them of particularly high rank, went to the Vicepresident's lodgings and begged him to urge the President to authorize the arming of negroes. "If such a thing can be don e," said Mr. Hamlin, after hearing them through, "would you and other men like you be willing to command the colored troops!' "Yes. sir, gladly," they replied almost in a breath. "Very well." was the decisive response of Mr. Hamlin, "if you are willing to undertake the task 1 will see to it that yon havo an opportunity of presenting your views to the President." Saying this, though it was 10 o'clock at night, he sent a messenger to the White House asking when it would be convenient for Mr. Lincoln to see him and his army friends. The President, without delay, fixed an interview for 8 o'clock the next morning. At that hour Mr. Hamlin, with the ten officers, went to the White House. The latter fully presented their case to Mr Lincoln. When they had done so, he tnrned to Hamlin and asked, evidently much perplexed: uiJWhat ' J0Ur beSt odgment about "1 think." waa the reply, "that theaa gen

tlemen are entirely 'right. If they are ready to move; if they and other gcod men like them are ready to give up their present positions and take places in negro regiments. 1 am sure it is but right that you should give them authority to do so." "Yes. yes," repeated the President.fthree or four times, aud then with the exclamation, "1 suppose the time has come!" ho turned to his desk, and for a fow momenta wrote rapidly. Then turning to Hamlin he said: "Here is an order .to Secretary Stanton authorizing the arming of colored troons." 'May I be your messenger to the Secretary?'' eagerly asked Mr. Hamlin. "Yes. yes," said the President, smiling in his own quaint way: "take it to Stanton, take it to Stanton; I am glad to know that you are both satisfied." Without a moment's delay the Vice-president hurried to the War Office, found the Secretary iu his private room, and hastily told him what had occurred. "No, no; it can't be possible, " exclaimed Stanton, with suppressed excitement, and hardly daring to believe that one of his pet schemes was about to go into effect. "Here is the President's order," was Hamlin's simple response. Hastily the Secretary took and read it, was silent for a moment, then throwing aside his usual gruttness of manner, bis real deep, earnest, impulsive feeling came to the tnrf ace, great tears welled up into his eyes and flowed over his careworn face. Then convulsively throwing his arms about Hamlin he cried out with all tbe earnestness of a deep, strong nature: "Thank God for this! thank God for this!" The Missouri Compromise. While he was serving in the United States Senate as a Democrat, aud during the discussion of the Missouri Compromise. Franklin Pierce, who was then President, through false promises in regard to slavery questions, sent for him. He met the sharpfaced, quick-spoken chief magistrate in his ofilce at the White House. After exchanging salutations, the President said, significantly: "liy the way, Mr. Hamlin, what are you going to do in tbe Senate with the bill to repeal the Missouri Compromise!" "1 hardly know," said the Maine Senator, at once on his guard.''but apparently there is not a majority in favor of it." 'Well, suppoee now that it should become a party measure," continued the President; "what would you do in regard to it!" "As to that." said Hamlin, quietly, "it is only necessary for me to say at this time that 1 do not regard the measure as a wise one." Still," urged the President, "you would not stand up against vour party. Even Calhoun and White of Tennessee, failed to do that," 'And yet." said the Maine Senator, laughing, iu reply, "I shall, if necessary, take the responsibility of standing up against my party. 1 have my constituents to serve, and they shall be served to the best of my ability, irrespective of any party. At tbe same time, let us understand each other. Did 3ou ask mo to come here expecting to get me to aid you in repealing that compromiser' "Yes," replied Mr. Pierce, after a mo

ment's consideration, "I did." "1 hen, sir. I must say to you,T? replied Mr. Hamlin, earnestly, "that duriug the more than forty years I have lived 1 have doubtless made many mistakes, but 1 have never lost self-respect. I would do so should I vote for the repeal of the Missouri Compromise. It is needless to say more, and Isba'l bid you good morning." TWO AGED HEMllTS. "Uncle Jimmy" Lay ton, 104 Years Old Yesterday, and 11 is Wife Six Years Youoger. Atlantic City, N. J., Jnlr 4. A miniature American Hag, only a foot square, floats to-day over an old hut that is located in the midst of a dense swamp between Tuckahoe and Maya Landing, a few miles from here on tbe Camden & Atlantic road. The hut also is very much of a miniature, for it is only twenty feet long ana ten feet wide, one-story in height, and constructed of rude pine boards. Yet for a quarter of a century it has been occupied by "Uncle Jimmy" Lay ton," the oldest and most picturesque inhabitant of New Jersey. With him resides his wife and a demented daughter. At 9 o'clock this morning Uncle Jimmy'1 reached his 104th year, and . five hours later bis better balf began celebratingberninetyeighth birthday. It is in honor of these events that the little tlag is flying from the shingles. Notwithstanding his advanced years "Uncle Jimmy" is still able to support his family by tilling a half acre of ground which surrounds his cabin. Tbe turniture of the latter comprises a broken stove, four old chairs without backs, an old box that is a combination tabl? and wardrobe, and two venerable bedsteads with very little bedding. With these meaner household accessories the old couple have been content ever since the latter part of the sixties, and yet they are as happy as the day is long. Sixty years ago "Uncle Jimmy"had what was then regarded as the linest farm in New Jersey. He created it out of the forest, and the old dame .still lives to tell bow she used to take her cradle with the babies in it into tbe fields and make the eldest children rock it while she attended to the crops. One year, when her husband was ill, she did all the work in thla way, raising 500 bushels of corn and many wagon-loads of vegetables, and carried them on her back to the neighboring towns to sell. It waa, as an outcome of this illness, that Jimmy was compelled to sell his farm for 5100 a good deal of money in those days, when acres of cultivated land could be bought for a song. To-day tbe ground which it occupied is worth millions. Even when she was seventy years of age "Uncle Jimmy's" wife worked in the fields for a dollar a day. All aboiit their little hnt they have plowed np the soil with tbe little hand-plow, and there are vegetables growing. Considering its size, it is one of the finest gardens in the State. They are the parents of thirteen children, six of whom are now living, forty-three grandchildren, forty of whom are still living, and three great-grandchildren, living. Yet they cannot get a dollar from any one of the forty-nine, and in their superstition they ascribe the failure of their children to support them to the fact tbat there are thirteen of them. In 1 8(2. during the war, their son James, who la now nearly seventy years of age, was wounded in battle and taken to a hospital. The mother started after him. She was given a free ride to Philadelphia, and from there drifted from place to place, sometimes walking, and at other times being given a lift by passing teams. Finally she found her boy in a Southern hospital almost at the point of death. She nursed him back to life and brought him home. Old man Laytou has smoked and chewed for eightyfive years, and his wife has kept him company in the tobacco habit for the past twenty. Neither of them, however, ever' tasted intoxicating liquor in their lives. 1'rodnction of JLead and Zinc. Washington-, July 4. The Census Bureau has issued a bulletin on the lead and zinc mining and smelting industries of the United States. The principal producing States, in the order of their rank as toquantity of production, are given as follows for the respective ores: Lead ore Colorado, TO. 788 short tons; Missouri, 44.4S2 short tons: Idaho. 28,173 short tons; Utah, 16,075 short tons; Montana, 10,183 short tons: Arizona, 3,158 short tons. Zinc ore-Missouri. fA131 short tona: New Jersey and Pennsvlvania, J3.339 short tons: Kansas. KJ.575 short tons; V isconsin, 24.&;2 short tons: Virginia and Tennessee, 12,90tj abort tous: Iowa, 450short tons. Aid for Italian Train-Wreckers. Des Moines, la.. July 4. More than local interest is centering around the trial of the iulians charged with wrecking the train at Coon Kapids, which resulted in tbe loss of life. From some mysterious place they have received large sums of money to enable them to conduct their defense. It is said the money comes from a secret organization of Italiana-if not the Mafia, an order similar to it. There is a strong feeling against the men and their acquittal is hardly probable. Blew Into a Loaded Cun-BarreL Bpeclal to tbe Indianapolis Journal. Tipton, Ind.t July 4. James Parker. abont fifteen years of age, living seven miles southeast of here, accidentally shot vinJf thU zoning while blowing into.a loaded aun. He waa instantly klUed,

JULY 5, 1891.

WILLKOHHEH ZU DEM KAISER Emperor William Given a Royal Ovation on His Arrival in English Waters. Ear-Splittio? Salutes from the (inns of British W ar Vessels Herald the Incoming of the Ilohenzollern and Ita Convoy. Sheernoss Harbor Alive with Her Majesty's Iron-Clads and CruiserSt Greeted by the Prince of Wales and Many Not abli Persons at Port Victoria Welcomed to Windsor Castle by the Queen. IS DONOR OF THK KAISER. Great Naval Display at Slieerness Harbor W?IcomKl to England London, July 4. Long before the hour set for tne departure from Charing Cross railroad station, this morning, of the train which was to carry to Port Victoria the members of the royal family and others who were to welcome tbe Kmperor of Germany to England, tbat depot was surrounded by a large crowd of people bent upon cheering, commenting upon or guying the many celebrities who were expected to be more or less on view at tbat point. As the hour for the departure of the 'royalties" drew near Charing Cross station, outside and inside was a sight to be long remembered. The general publio was entirely excluded from the station platforms more than an hour before noon, the time selected for the departure of tbe royal train, thus putting many good citizens to considerable inconvenience by compelling them to go to other railroad stations if they desired to travel over those lines which touch at Charing Cross. The result was some goodhumored grumbliug. A imposing force of police from the A and C divisions surrounded the station, and the "bobbies" certainly managed to preserve a high degree of order, and to make the arrival and departure of the carriages of tho welcoming party a matter of very little trouble to anybody. The weather was decidedly pleasant, a fact which tended to make everybody feel good-humored. A PATHWAY OF VELVET. In order that tbe feet of royalty aud others highly distinguised might not be soiled by contact with the common flooring of the railroad station a gorgeous red velvet carpet was spread from the entrance of tho depot into aud across the main platform and along the siding platform, thus running the whole length of the depot. The edifice itself, nevert very cheering, even upon the brightest of days, was this morning rendered positively brilliant with floral, bunting and other decorations. Sir Miles Fenton, general manager of tho Southeastern Kailroad Company, and other high officials of tbe road, were present actively and personally superintending all the details of this important event. The best of the saloon carriages, well stocked with solid and liquid refreshments, and the most powerful of the company's engines was provided for tbe occasion, tbe guards, engine drivers and other train attendants being quite dazzling in new uniforms and brass buttons. Among tbe lir&t arrivals at Charing Cross was Sir Edward Malet, the ilritisb embassador at Berlin, who. like every other official in any way counected with the welcoming event to the Kmperor, was clad in the brilliant full diplomatic and other uniform of his rank. The next few arrivals included Maj.-Gen. Sir John McNeill, equerry to her Majesty; Col. Sir Frederick Carrington and Admiral Sir John Commerell, all three with their breasts covered with orders and decorations. These otticers have been especially attached to the staff of the German Kmperor during the latter's stay iu this country. The Duke of Edinburgh, in the uniform of a Prussian general, was the next important personage to be recognized by the throng outride of the railroad depot. The Duke, who is popular with the masses, was warmly cheered. Count Von Hatzfeldt, the German embassador here, appeared soon after the Duke of Edinburgh. The Count was accompanied by all the attaches of the German embassy, all in tbe uniforms of the diplomatic corps. The Duke of Connaught, in the scarlet and silver uniform of a colonel of the Siethen Hussars of the Guard, followed tbe German embassador a few minutes later. The band of this fine regiment, of which the Duke is an honorary colonel, is expected to play in England during the Emperor's visit. THE PRINCE WAS LATE. A minnte or so before it was time for the royal train to draw out of the depot the Prince of Wales, accompanied by his eldest son, tbe Duke of Clarence and Avoudale, both wearing the uniform of the Ked Hussars and decorated with the Ilohenzollern order, arrived at the station looking somewhat annoyed at the fact that they were behind time. People who were near to this royal couple commented upon the fact that the Prince ot V ales's portly figure was decidedly ill adapted to the tight-httiug German uniform which he wore for tbat occasion in honor of the Emperor. The same people who commented upon the Prince of Wales's too paunchy appearance also noticed that the same uniform on his 6on brought into unpleasant prominence the remarkable thinness of the young Prince. iiy this time the tbe station platform was fairly crowded with men in uniforms of all colors and descriptions; stars, ribbons and crosses by the gross, apparently adorned the bosoms of everybody present. To judge from the number of decorations they displayed the royal party must have been composed of warriors who had taken glorious part in every war and every battle fought anywhere d jg the last fifty years. After a shot, delay, during which the brilliant relatives pat Bed the time in exchanging greetings and compliments, an example which waa followed by ttieir equally brilliant stalls, suggestion tbat tbe3' embark on the train was uttered, and some minutes later the royal party was ou its way to Port Victoria. At Port Victoria, the landing place of royalty, near SheerneRs.exVHordmary preparations had been made b the various officials interested, who were all under the command of the Duke of Portland, who. as master of tbe horse, had full charge of the welcoming ceremonies in all this detail. N'obody was allowed to pass on the landing pier except the members of the royal families, their suites and the diplomatic corps. To such an extent waa this intolerance and exclusiveness carried tbat the local postoffice, which is also the local telegraph office, was instructed by the Postmaster-general to refuse to accept all press dispatches until the reception ot the Emperor was at an end. The idea of this order, it is supposed, was that it would avoid confusion. Nobody, however, seems able to explain how this order operated, or why it was necessary. FIFTY WAR SHIPS IN LINE. Sheerness harbor, it must be admitted, was a grand and beautiful sight. Iioth the channel and the training squad rons were at anchor there as a guard of honor, probably finer than that which ever before saluted a monarch. In addition to this powerful fleet there was gathered at Sheerness as fine a flotilla of torpedo boats as any admiral need wish to have at his disposal. Vastly imposing and warlike were tbe huge iron-clads, and swiftly terrible appeared the powerful cruisers. Particularly deadly appeared these fine vessels of the admiral class the Howe, Anson, Cowperdown and liodnev, and the huge belted cruisers Aurora and lmmortalite. It ia not necessary at thia

cabling to give a ful list of the fc?btin ships present off Sherness to-.ilw. bat roughly estimated it may be sa d that there

of the harbor, and. backed up oy u forts and Miialler lighting sbip. all re'1 from stem to stem with fluttering they formed a picture calculated to make an Englishman's breast swell with In honor of tbe imperial gucs s the war ships, iit addition to their own distinctiv e Hags, alio Hew the standard of Germany to ihe breeze. At ll:u0 A. M. exactly, xno ""-"' approach of the imperial yacht which was bearing the German Emperor towards theso shores. At noon the lartar sitinairtt ship nearest to her that the Hohenzolleru was in sight. This signal was repeated from the second vessel to the third and so on totheadmirarsahip. The Hoheuzolleiii was convoyed by the German protected cruiser Frincem Wllhelm. As the German ships neared the line or lintish war ships, all tbe latter thundered forth a roval salute, and manned their yards with marvelous rapidity, while the bands played tbe German anthem. Ihe roar of the guns, the cloud of gunpowder amoke. the distant music, of the naval bands, the fine braciug weather, tne splendid war vessels, frowning forts and refreshing breeze, all combined to make as attractive a picture of "welcome 'as any Emperor ever bad or may ever expect to have. Taken as a whole, tbe greeting extended to the Queen's warlike young grandson was without parallel in the history of England. The general opinion expressed alter the Emperor had lanced, waa that be cannot have failed to be delighted with the reception his relatives accorded him. MUST VIEW OK THE KAISKK. The first glimpse of tbe Emperor was when he whs seen standing upon the bridge of the Ilohenzollern. dressed in the nniform of a British admiial. He was in company with the Empress, and both were accompanied by brilliant suites. The Empress, it waa seen, was also eagerly and apparently delightedly witnessing the grand reception which was given Germany's young ruler! The Ilohenzollern steamed slowly through the line of thundering British war vessels, and, preceded by an escort composed of a number of torpedo-boats, and followed by the German iron-clads, which responded to the web oino with a salute of twenty-one guns. As each and every vessel tired twenty-one guns, the dm. the roar and tho .smoke may be imagined if uot described. In tbe meanwhile the special train from Cbariuu Cross, bearing tho British royal party, had arrived at Port Victoria, and all the royalties und other high personages were awaiting the young Emperor on tbe landing stage, which was most beautifully decorated with flowers, plants and bunting for tbe occasion. Finally the imperial yatch rnu safely along side the pier, and, amid a strange silence upon tbe part of tbe assembled crowds, and with more baud playing. Emperor William stepped ashore, and, being met by the Prince of Wales, he graciously kissed the heir apparent to the throne of Great Britain, and then cordially received tho greetings of the other members of thj royal family, and also bowed to the w.dcome of tbe diplomatic corps and others. The Prince of Wales, with his usual gallantry, gracefully kissed the baud which the ErapTor of Germany extended to him upon landing, aud after a pleasant exchange of complimentary phrases the Emperor asked the royal party to step on board tho Ilohenzollern. This ofler was promptly accepted and the Emperor showed his royal guests over the imperial vacht. Subsequently the whole party partook of a light luncheon on board the Hooeiizoliern. After luncheon, tho Emperor, liefore leaving the jetty for Windsor, inspected the guard of honor, and uttered many compliments upon tbe soldierly bearing of tbe men. Bouquets were handed to the Empress as her Majesty was entering the train, and salutes of artillery were tired as the train started. Every station along the line to Waterloo was filled with crowds of people, who cheered enthusiastically as the carriages swept past. During a short halt at Waterloo, the Emperor responded to incessant volleys of cheers, stepped out upon the platform of his carriage and repeatedly 6aluted. ARRIVAL AT WINDSOR. Similar scenes were witnessed all along the line to Windsor. The station there was one mass of color. The whole platform was draped with crimson, aud the walls were cohered with the colors of Germany. -The Grenadier Vuards formed the guard of honor. Upon the arrival of the train the Princess of Wales stepped out of the waiting-room and greeted the Emperor and Empress. With her were the Princesses Beatrice and Christian aud the Princesses Victoria and Maud of Wales. Prince Christian, the Duke of Cambridge, and Prince Henry of Battenberg. Alter all-round band-shakings and kissing the procession, which consisted of twelve carriages, was formed. The tirst. drawn by lourof the (Queen's cream-colored horses, was occupied by the Emperor, the Princeof Wales. theDukeof Edinburgh and the Duke of Connaught. In tbe second were tbe Empress, the Princess of Wales and Princesses B atrice and Christian. The third was occupied by the Duchess of Connaught, Princess Victoria of Wales and tho Dukes of Clarence and Cambridge. In the other carriages were members of the royal family aud suites. The route of the procession was lined with infantry and cavalry which kept in chick tbe serried masses of spectators who were crammmed so close together that they thieatened every momeut to overllow and break the ranks of the soldiers. Everywhere there was a lavish display of tlorai decorations, bunting and Hags, with plentiful motto greetings, among which were "Gott mit Wilkomen den Deutschen Kaiser Parr." To the unceasing ovation accompanying their progress the German Emperor and Empress replied with their salutes. Upon tho procession halting at the Guild Hall, the town clerk read an address of welcome to the most favored home of the rulers of Great Britain. The address expressed the trust that the alliance between tbe imperial aud royal families would guarantee a lasting friendship between kindred peoples, and conduce to tbe maintenance of the peace of Europe and the general advancement ot civilization. Tbe address further dilated upon the Emperor's social reforms. The Mayor, stepping forward, then made a short, ellusi ve speech, to which the Emperor made a laconic reply. Tbe procession then started toward the quadrangle of the castle. Here the Knights of St. George, whoso bright uniforms contrasted with tbe aged appearance of the wearers, were grouped around the statue of Charles II. Life Guards and yeomen of the guard lined tbe quadrangle, while ftcarlet uniformed soldiers filled the approaches and ramparts of the tower. KMI1UACED 11Y THE QUEEN. The lord chamberlain, bare-beaded awaited the arrival of tbe imperial visitors at the entrance ot the main hall of the state apartments. Around him were a number of naval aud military ofiicers. Amid rolling volleys of cheers and salvos of artillery, the procession entered the castle grounds. As the carriages reached the quadrangle the band of the Scots Guard played the national anthem. The' Emperors carriage slopped beneath the portico of the Waterloo door. On alighting, tbe Emperor entered tbe ball, preceded by the lord chamberlain. The Queen met him at the threshold and atlectionately embraced him. All tho royalties followed the Emperor, and the door was closed even on the favored few who had been privileged to see thus far. Some minutes afterward the Emperor reappeared in the quadrangle accompanied by the Prince of Wales, the pukeot Edinburgh aud the Duke of Cambridge, and proceeded, as Uhual. to inspect the troops. He shook bands and chatted with the otlicers, aud watched the men dehie out of the fcates. and then retired to his apartments. , After a long rest the Emperor and Empress dined with the Queeu. Other royalties were present, but it was purely a family dinner. Later, the Emperor held a. semiomciai recention. at which Count Von Hatsfeldt, the German embassador. Lord Salisbury, the Prince of Pless. Count Metteruich. Lord Stanhope and others, all of whom were resplendent in levee dress or uniforms decked with orders, were present Count on Hatsfeldt formed throughout the day's functions an ohj,ct of attraction to all eyes, sparklmir with rnwmf

cruiser Tartar passed 111 advance 01 uu lleet as a scout vessel, accompanied oy a llotilla of war ships and a swarm of .torpedo-boats, and put to sea in order to ci e the ; k,..i ..r ti.u HMt iln warning 01 tne

I dera over a tunic which waa a mass of gold

braiding and begirt with the ribbon of th Black Eagle. ....... . , Upon the arnvnl of tho tram at W innrj it was seen that the structnro was superbly decorated, and that a guard of honor furnished by tbe Scots J-nsileer Guards was mounted at the depot. Here the Pnncos cf Wales and th other royal princesses Vera assembled. The Emperor was greeted by the princesses in the most cordial manner, after which, in replv to an address, tha Fmperor. in good English, aaid: "I am very much obliged to yon for your kind, ness in coming here to welcome me to your old town again. lam very much pleased to find myself here." After some further exchange of compliments, the roost important members of ths imperial party, tonether wilh the royal princes and princesses, entered Mate carriages, and tbe Emperor's carriage. ia which the Prince and Princess of Wales were also seated, leading tbe rrocesion, which was composed of about a dozen splendid turnouts, drove slowly toward Windsor Castle, escorted by a detachment of the Life Guards. A halt was made at the Guild Hall, where tbe Mayor of Wind, sor presented the Emperor with an address npon the part of tbe municipal authorities. To this address the Emperor replied: T am very much obliged for your kind address and for the allusion to my grandmother, who has been very kind to ns both before and since we ascended tbe throne. The programme of the state performance at the opera on Jnly 8. which has been submitted to tbe Lord Chamberlain and re. ceived her Majesty' approval, will Include the tirst act of "Lohengrin," the last act of "Die Meistersinger." the chamber scene from "Komeo" and the second act of Die Fligende Hollandes." The tirst two are chosen more especially because they include such appropriate Incidents as tho welcoming of a German sovereign and tho crowning of German art, apart from the fact that they belong to twoof tbe finest examples of modern German opera by the Kaiser's favorite composer. Tbe lloral decorations are to surpass theso carried ont on the occasion of tbe Sbaha visit to Covent Garden two years ago. ror-ZTicAi, piiAsn of Tne VISIT. The Kaiser Likely to DUcon the Dreibatd with English Statesmen. Copyright, 1591. by the New York Associated Prei Berlin, July 4. The Foreign Office is receiving, through Baron Von Bierberstein, Secretary of State for Foreign Atiairs, a series of telegrams indicating the character of Empetr William's reception In England. The spectacle in the Note and at Windsor Castle appears to have been contrary to the expectations of the officials or the general public The telegrams received np to a late hour, though meagre, confirm the hope tbat the Emperor's stay iu England will be one of continuous ovation, the warm official greetings rinding countenance in the popular enthusiasm. Both public and othcial interest will culminate in the reception at Guild Hall ou Friday next. Diplomatic circle here, and probably every government in Europe, have reason to expect that the Emperor will announce the nature of tbe treaty just concluded, maintaining tbe Dreibuud. Ac cording to the belief in otticial circles, tbe Emperor has discretionary power to disclose the nature of the treaty between Germany aud Italy. The new Dreibuud pact includes three distinct agreements one be tweeu Germany and Austria, similar to the first defensive treaty, which was 6igned in October, Pily; another between Germany and Italy, and tbe third between Austria aud Italy. The German-Italian treaty will be made pnblic if Lord Salisburby gives his assent to the step, while that between Austria and Italy will remain nnrevealed. The idea is that tbe purely defensive character of the Italian agreement ought to assist in modifying the irritation of Fiance. The tone of the English press in seeking to attenuate the political import of Emperor William's visit to England is understood but not appreciated here. Tbe Emperor has not gone surrounded by leading political aud military household officials. His visit is merely a certmouial one, as some English tapers declare, and is devoid of political siguihcar.ee. The North German Gazette to-night, in an obviously semi-olhcial communication, asertthat there Is a direct connection between tbe time of tbe Emperor's presence in England and the renewal of the international treaties. "The extension of the Dreibund," says the article," which has juet become known, will be every where regarded as the linest gift with which the Emperor could rejoice the hearts of the people of Great Britain. To-day more than ever w ill tbe mutual tokens of regard exchanged by tbe two kindred nations be drawn lrm tho conviction tbat both have been called to work together without having nny cause for fear that their peaceful competition will be disturbed by connecting interests." WILL BENEFIT GERMANY. The Vosslsche Zeitung ridicules the notion that the prolonged negotiations between Lord Salisbury, Signor Hudini. the Italian Premier, Sir Edward Malet, the British embassador to Germany, and Chancellor Von CaprivL followed by the ostentatious splendor of the reception accorded Emperor William, means nothing much practically. "If," says the Vossische Zeitung. "the entente only includes the co-operation of an English squadron, protecting the Italian coast against the French, that alone would secure to Oerinatiy nn auxiliary army, n English fleet in tbe North sea and the Baltic, and would leave the German army free for the protection of the i'reuch and Russian frontiers." The assurances given by the London police of the safety of the Emperor do cot satisfy the authorities here, and it is said that the reports of the Berlin police agents who have been In England for some time cause distrust regarding tbe precautions taken by the Ixindon authorities. A group oflGerman artisans, on Tuesday, applied directly to Count Von Hatzfeldt, the G erman embassador to England, for permission to present an address to the Emperor. The names and addresses ot the petitioners, as given at tbe embassy, were closely scrutinized, and it was found tbat most of the applicants were good, loyal men. Some of tbe names proved to be fictitious, and were.it is supposed, adopted by German. Anarchists. Connt You Hatzfeldt derided not to allow access to the Emperor to any one who was uot fully identified and accredited. The Emperor was Informed of the request, aud, understanding that it was made by German workingmen desirous of expressing to him their gratitude for the social reforms which he had instituted, wished to receive them. t is understood. weTer' th't tl,e Rrman embassador pievailed upon hie Majesty not to do so bv reminding him that an attempt had been made upon the life of his father, during the KtteTl Bjurn in London in l7s. W Lile the then Crown Prince was receiving a deputation of loyal workingmen at the Lrerman embassy, he was menaced by a number of conspirators, who were barely foiled in their attempt to gain access to theembassv. The Berlin authorities are urging the English government to stretch the English law concerning preventive arrests, aud. before the Emperor is expos.-d to the view of the mvriads crowding the streets, to make a clean haul of all suspected persons, of whom a list has been lurnished by the Berlin police agents in London.

Peculiar Death from Suffocation. Salem, Mass.. July 4. Charles F. Allen died yesterday under very tragic circumstances. On the afternoon of March lMd. While in a bt of delirium tremens, be cut iijs throat from ear to ear. cutting out a piece of the trachea. Ho was under txeatment in the hospital for several weeks and wnen discharged he bad lost tbe power of ki .wihlch "ver returned. He was unable to breathe through his month. KesJ?J 10 - fa. obtained through a tracheotomy tube inserted in the throat. Allen i-V1.! J !lU oM mode of lileand apparently drank as heavily as ver. Last night, whether intentionally or not, he rev?e?oYil V0 tubo Xro,n his throat and was ?i , tD re.adJ8t it. His air passage JtihK1 ? qoick,r ftnd he. with bis wib, "7,1 ont mickly for asfistat.ee. Patrolar Ved to the cry for help, and i er lle Hnmmoned a surgeon and the wlit2CAn ,ie,fore xh xr armed, fiovrever. Allen died from eutlocatiou. Shot Ills Ilrothers-ln Law. Special to the IndiauarolU JournaL W asiiinqton. Ind., July 4.-At Indian Spriugs.near here, a serious shooting aflray occurred. Several men became intoxicated Jhot.qi.WMed iVl"ter "uff fii four Armrni ,D,ttJota Armstrong and James iVSll J J8, k011 brotliera-in-law. and a hv.t.?onndln tho ltter. Will Burns