Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Marion County, 24 January 1892 — Page 3

THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, SUNDAY, JANUARY 2. 1892.

LEGISLATION FOR GERMANS

Kow in tho Cabinet Over a Measure Giving Friests Control of Schools. Free-Thinkers Don't Want Their Children Educated by Any Sect or Creed Bill for bnppression cf Social Evil Approved. ICopTTllit.lWi by the New York Associated Presa.1 Berlin-, Jan. 23. The dissensions between Herr Miquel, Imperial Minister of Finance, and Chancellor Von Caprivi. in relation to the sectarian education bill, have reached such an acute stage that the resignation of the Finance Minister is looked for at any minute, Herr Miquel is not quite alone in tne Ministry in urging such modifications in the measure as will enable the children of parents who are neither Catholics nor orthodox Lutherans to escape) being subjected to compulsory religious teaching. Ministers Herr Forth and Schelling, on grounds of policy, partly side with him, but if the crisis leads to a Cabinet rupture, Herr Miquel is certain to find himselt alone in retiring. The more the bill becomes known the more the opposition lrom the National, Liberal and Freiseunigo parties. Their opposition is so absolute that no compromise is possible. The Conservatives also regard the proposals with increasing disfavor. The popular sense of justice revolts tgainst a measure which will force Methodists, Old Catholics, Unitarians and deists and free-thinkers generally to have their children educated in some state-recognized creed. The sects which the bill admits as duly qualified religious societies are Moravians. Quakers, Greeks, Anglican. Jews and old Lutherans. Parents who are neither Catholics or Lutherans can profess to be adherents of any of these sects and can have their children educated in accordance therewith, lint the Emperor, whose pet ideas are em bodied in the proposals, means to stamp out religions communities having a liberal bias and will not surrender on ft single Npoint of the measure. The teachers in the primary schools, between whom and the clericals a profound antipathy often exists, are dismayed at the prospect of being placed under the thumb of tho priests. Many of them who are suspected of havipg broad views will be cleared out as soon as the law is put in operation. It is doubtful whether Chancellor Von Caprivi himself approves of the bill. His speeches in its defenee lack their usual zest, but having accepted the position of voice of the imperial bill, he must carry the matter through. ' j The Bundesrath has hnally approved the suppression of immorality bill with its sweeping clauses dealing with souteners, prostitutes, procurers and dealers in immoral works. Procurers are liable to a month's imprisonment and to tinea ranging from 150 to 0,000 marks. Those found guilty of aggravated offenses are subject to terms of imprisonment of from one to five years. The heaviest punishment that can be inHided on married souteners is the minimum prescribed for persons of that claa one year's imprisonment. Tne law r-ro-vides that all otlenders embraced by tho act shall be placed in solitary confinement and ball be supplied with only a plank bed and bread and water. WIPING OUT TIIS SOCIAL KVIL. Already .the police are taking the law from the Empejor to enforce the provisions of the act, and Berlin, Hamburg and other cities are being cleared of the eocial evilMany hundreds of immoral men and women have already been imprisoned. These measures, applied under the ignorant dictation ot a reforming despot, are held by thinking men as being of small avail in effecting a radical cure for the evils at tacced. In a number of cases gross injustice has been done through tne arrest by the police of workmen out of employment as souteneurs. Several hnndred suspected persons are now confined in the Moabil prison awaiting trial under the act. on charges made by the police and other Informers. , - Tbtriirty-third anniversary of the birth of Emperor William occurs on Wednesday next. The occasion will be celebrated by court fetea at which the King and Queen ot Wurtemberg. the King of Saxony and a number of pnnevs will be present. The reflections regarding the Emperor's lack of observation of the period of mourning for the 'late Duke of Clarence audAvondale is explained in the conrt circle by the necessity for ending the mourning before tbe fetes shall begin, bpecial aignitioance is attached to the reception at lieriio of th3 King and Queen of Wurtembcrg. Daring the lifetime of tbe late Emperor tbe relations of the Wurtemburg court with the imperial house were those of latent hospitality. Tbe King never visited Berlin. The new King having accorded open friendship to the imperial honse, the Emperor has determined to make his reception tbe oocaslon of special pomp. ' A woman earned Badmewski was beheaded yesterday by the Berlin exeoutioner for having killed her busband by administering poison to him. She will, bow ever.ln all probability, be the last criminal dlspatebed in this manner, as the Emperor is turning his attention to methods of capital punishment. His Majesty has decided against the present barbarous system. - As executions are now conducted in Germany the condemned criminal is plaeed on a stool, an assistant holds tbe head, while the executioner himself, with a sword ground to a razor-like sharpness, severs the head from the body. One blow is supposed to be snthcient .to effect this purpose, but it s'ometimes happens that several strokes have to be made before the head and body are separated. Tbe Emperor hesitates between death by hanging and electrocution. It is understood that he prefers the former method. The use of the guillotine as practiced in France he rejects entirely. The retention at 8t, Fetersburg of Sir Kobert Morier as British embassador to Kussiaisa subject of intense interest in diplomatio circles especially gratifying to the Foreign Office. Sir Kobert is a strong supporter of Emperor William and Chancellor Von Caprivi in their etlorts to disengage the Czar from his alliance with the French government. Tbe main reason for Lord Salisbury's action is believed to be a desire to keep at tbe Kussian capital an embassador versed in the attairs of the conntry in view of tbe internal troubles which are menacing the Kussian dynasty. Mme. Metta Hxfber. a Callforman by birth, has just made a successful appearance at Munich as Margaret, in Berliozo's "Damnation of Fa oat." The sixth international art exhibition will be hld at Munich from Jan. 1 to Oct. SI, 18V2. Separate rooms will be set apart for tho works of art of each nation. Exhibits should be sent -in on or before May 1 next. They should be directed to the Kunstler-Uesossenschaft, Prienner Strasse, Muni en. Obituary. NrwYoujc. Jan. 3. Ex-Representative William E. Kobinson died this morning at his residence in Brooklyn, lie had been in failing health for some time and succumbed to heart failure. Mr. Kobinson served three terms in Congress. He was Washington correspondent for the New York Tribune during Horace Greeley's editorship, and was well known as an ardent advocate ot Irish freedom. M km r II IB, Tenn., Jan. 23. Joseph T. Fenton. auditor of the Mississippi Valley road, died in this city, this morning, of neumonia. The remains will bo taken to onisville for interment. Dr.TROiT. Jan. 2X Rev. Feter Ilennaert. vicar-general of the Detroit diocese and the oldest priest in point of service in this city, died last night of tbe grip at St. Mary's Hospital. Wrii.M!NOTox, Del., Jan. 2& Ex-Gov. John Hall died at Frederic, Del., to-night. H was Governor of Delaware from 1VTU to 1SSJ and was an extensive vessel-owner. Tkhkuan. Jan. 23. Yahia Kban, Fersian Minister of Justice and Commerce, is dead from intluenza. Sir. Cleveland Did 'o' llnnt. New Ihkria, La., Jan. 23. Mr. Cleveland did not hunt to-day. The day was spent in receiving visitors. Lynched on 11 U Wedding Day. Columbus. Miss., Jan. 23. John Feery. trhs) waa murdered last Monday sight.

twelve miles north of this city, was buried yesterday. Williams, the negro who was arrested in this city yesterday, was takeu to the scene of the crime, and when he saw the mutilated body of Peevy he was completely unnerTed. While the officers and citizens were about to search his house, he knocked two of them down and attempted to escape, but was shot down after running a short distance. There were at least forty bullet holes in him. Ho was a powerful and active negro, lie was handcuffed when he attempted to escape. Considerable of tbe murdered man's money was spent here yesterday by Williams. He procured a marriage license and a wedding suit, and was to have been married last night. , THEY LAt'GU AT feOLDIERS. Tennessee Miners Do Not Fear the Handfal of Soldiers Protecting Convicts. CnATTAXOOCA, Tenn., Jan. 23. Reliable information from the Coal Creek region says the situation there is a very serious one. Men are collected there from every mining district in this section, Kentucky, Tennessee. North Carolina, Georgia and Alabama being represented by at least three thousand. Although the troops maintain a bold front their resistance would be utterly useless in case of a fight In the event of battle before they could turn tbe crank of the Gattling gun twice the miners would be upon them. The miners laugh at the handful of men stationed at Fort Anderson and say that when the convicts are put back in the mines they will be immediately released. An officer, on leave of absence, thinks a tight at Coal Creek only a question of timo, as, sooner or later, a man will be killed in some of the promiscuous shooting, and then more blood will How,

i CLEVELAND MAY WITHDRAW. Will Probably Soon Announce lie Is Not a Candidate for the Presidency. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. New York. Jan. lit. The World's Yasbington correspondent says that two wepks ago Mr. Cleveland decided to announce his positive and final withdrawal from the presidential contest. He communicated his determination to a few of his intimate friends. They urged him vehemently not to do so. Finally, against bis own inclination, be agreed to postpone the announcement for a short time. Then he weqt to Louisiana. Losses by Fire. Boston, Jan. 23. The Ferdinand-street branch ot the Boston Electric-light Company was destroyed early this morning. The loss is estimated at $150,000. The property destroyed consisted of twety-four dynamos, valued at $5,000 each; five 150 horse-power engines, one 100-horse-power engine, and one SOO-borse-power engine. Ten minutes after the fire was discovered the main floor fell with a crash and carried with it the valuable machinery. The company carried $108,000 insurance St. Louis, Jan. 23. The wholesale notion and fancv-goods store of Charles E. Clark, No. 410 North Third street, was destroyed by fire to-night. Loss, about $30,000; insurance unknown. The wholesale shoe and leather store of James Clark & Co., Nos. 423 and 424, and the St. Louis Machine-supply Company, No. 418North Third street, were damaged by smoke and water to the extent of $5,000 each. Conneli sville. Pa., Jan. 23, Tbe handsome Catholic church here was destroyed by tire early this morning. None of the valuable -paintings, records, furniture etc., could be gotten out. The building, including contents, was valued at $100,000, on which there was only $25,000 insurance, Pendleton, Ind.. Jan. 23. The dwellinghonse of Allen Swain, living west of town, was destroyed by fire last night.. The family was not at home, and all the household goods were destroyed. Cause of the fire is unknown. Loss, $800; insuranoe, $550. Rules for World's Fair Exhibitors. Ciiicagc, Jan. 23. The reconciliation of the' diU'en rices between Director-general Davis, of the world's fair, and President liaker, of tbe loeai directory, has been ratified by the issuance of the delayed rules for exhibitors. As adopted, the rnles explicitly recognize Colonel Davis as the chief executive officer of the exposition, confirm tbe control of exhibits by the department chiefs under the director-general, and make the ofSeers of the national commission the medium of all communication with exhibitors. The rules provide that the general reception of articles at the exposition buildings sball commenoe Nov. 1, 1802, and no article will be admitted after April 10, 1893. Space not taken possession of April 1, 1S93, will revert to the directorgeneral for reassignment mm , m Many Deaths from the Grip. Pitcexi. Ariz., Jan. 23. Indian Agent Asacatin. of tbe principal Indian agency of tho Territory, says one hundred Piraas have died in the past three weeks of grip. The epidemic is spreading through the Apaches and other adjoining tribes. Whole villages have been depopulated. Apparently no relief is at hand. Stxubnyjlle, O., Jan. 23. Twenty dsaths have occurred from grip in Jefferson county during the last fire days. In Richmond township one hundred families are reported with one or more cases. Nrw York, Jan. 2 8. The number of deaths from grip to-day is 117, and tho total for the week is a decrease of fortyone, as compared with the preceding week. Thousands of Cattle Starring. Boise, Ida., Jan. 23. Thousands of head of cattle are starving to death in the hills of southern Idaho. The loss to stockraisers will be tremendous. Every blade of grass upon the ranges is under from twenty-two to sixty inches of snow. This winter has not been equaled in several years. A rigorous season was not anticipated by ranchers and they delayed bringing their cattle to tbe lowlands. The delay has proven fatal, and a well-known stoekman said to-day that every domestic animal left in the hills is sure to meet death either from cold or hunger. ' : m m l Filled Each Other with Ballets. Hutchinson. Kan., Jan. 23. To-day Vai Hollister. a saloon-keeper of this city, had occasion to eject Saninel Weisler, an obstreperous customer. Weisler, arming himself with a revolrer, returned and began shooting Hollister full ot holes. After he had iirtd three shots, all of which took eftect in llolllster's body, the latter secured posseixm of the weapon and turned it upon Vesler. the bullet striking him jnst below the eye. After firing Hollister fell exhausted. Uoth men are still alive, though neither can live. Disemboweled Ills Enemy. Vandalia. Ill, Jan. 23. Nar Louden City, yesterday, Frank Gass and Sherman 13eck met and attempted to settle an old grudge with their fists, but after a territio battle they were separated by friends. As Heck was being led away Gaes pulled a knife and stabbed his antagonist several times in the abdomen, literally disemboweling him. The exposed entrails were frozen, and now Feck is dying. Crashed Under a Chimney. Baltimore. Jan. 23. While workmen wero tearing down an old building yesterday an immense brick chimney fll, burying a number of them. George W. Myers was instantly killed. The injured are: Edward Noonan. thigh broken and leg badly crushed; George Fowler, head crushed; George Lee, colored, badly bruised. Fowler was so badly injured it is feared he will die. Charged with Conspiracy. " Montreal. Jan. 23. United States Customs Inspector A. W. Twohey. Special Treasury Agent J. Converse Smith and ,W. 8. rorrenski were arrested last night at tbe instance of J. J. Miller, a merchant tailor, on the charge of conspiracy. They appeared iu the police oourt to-day, and were remanded till Monday. Killed Ills Uttle IJrother. Oakland, Neb., Jan, 23. Johnny Bock, aged twelve, killed his brother, aged ten. while playing with a loaded shotgun this afternoon. The boy's head was blown to pieces. -

MUST MAKEAMENDSAT OiNCE Concluded from First PAge.

army officer the latter expressed it as his opinion that tho Chilians could land an armed force in San Francisco and march right across the country. to New York. The officers bold different opinions in regard to the trouble, but say they "obtain all their information from the newspapers." Many of them look at the matter from a quiet point of view, but in case of need they are ready to go to Chili. One officer thought that a war with Chili would be of immense benefit to the navy, as it would come so prominently into view. Other officers also think that the result would be beneficial to this oountry. One officer remarked that there was not tbe proper respect for the Amenean flag among foreign nations and that they must be made to respect it and its defenders. But time will tell what may be done and all wait for that. In tbe meantime preparations are going on at the nayy-yard here to put the Tessels in condition to meet an emergency. The dynamite cruiser Vesuvius is in . the dry dock having her fighting tower protected with chain armor. This arrangement will afford an effective shield to those inside from the. shot of the rapid-firing guns; a glance shot would bound off, although a shot striking tbe tower full in tbe face might pierce the armor. In this tower are the levers for discharging tbe dynamite guns. The chain which is being used belongs to tho vessel; it is hung around the turret and will be interlaced. This is the way the Kearsarge was protected in her fight with tbe Alabama in July, 1864. When fitted the chain will be taken down to be put up again if needed. Borne time ago the ship was examined with reference to putting some additional platen on the hull to protect the vital parts. The report, however, has not been approved as yet. No other work is being (lone on the ship. Some valves for her dynamito guns are being made, but these could be put in place when the vessel is in another part of the world. But it is not at all likelyltbat the Vesuvius will be sent to Chili. She is not of a construction to withstand the heavy weather to be expected near Cape Horn, nor is it probable that she could carry coal enough to steam the long distance. She would probably be kept on the home coast for purposes of defense, and especially against the Capitan Frat. if that vessel should come here. THE SrEEDY LITTLE CUSniNG. The little torpedo-boat Cushing is having some of her torpedo tubes put in place. She lies in a cove in the Cob dock, and is likely to lie there for several weeks. Three tubes for launching torpedoes are to be put on board the vessel. The circles for tbem are now being made and fitted, on which will be placed the mount, and tbe launching tube which is to go in the vessel's bow, under water, will be put into place. The work of fitting the monitor Miantonomah tor sea is being pushed ahead at present, and it in said that the ship is ordered to be ready by Feb. 1. The principal work being done is that on the eleotrio steering gear. Some ot the parts of the machinery for this were rady yesterday. The decks are being caulked. It is thoutrbt that when the vessel is ready for sea she may be ordered to sail to Norfolk, and, perhaps, to go further south, even as far as Brazil . The single-tnrreted monitor Nantucket still lies in the Grantie dry-dock, where she is being made ready for sea. Her bottom has been cleaned, and is being painted; "her deck is being repaired, and the parts of the engines are being connected. The vessel is not to be put into commission, bnt is to be merely made ready for sea. She is not receiving new guns in place of the old ones in her turret. There is now a force of about 1.900 workmen employed in the navy-yard, who are distributed throughout the different deEartments. The construction department aa many, with some at work on the Maine. Cincinnati, Puritan and Terror, vessels in course of construction, besides the other vessels being repaired. The steam engineering department, the department of yards and docks, and several others, keep the rest of the men em ploy el. The orders to Hear Admiral Gberardi, the commandant of the North Atlantic squadron, to go with tbe flag-ship Philadelphia and the gpn-boat Concord to Montevideo is looked upon bi the officers as anticipating theFrosident s "message to Congress and tho probable action upon it. The two vessels have sailed from Barbadoes and are now on their way to America. The orders to these yessels may be interpreted as meaning tbat they shall continne on to Chili. Acting Hear Admiral Walker has also been ordered to go from Montevideo to Valparaison ith the Chicago. Atlanta and Bennington. When Admiral Gherardi reaches Chili he will be tbe senior officer present, hence be will be in command of all the forces there. The fleet will then consist of the Philadelphia, Chicago, Charleston. Baltimore, San Francisco, Boston, Atlanta, Yorktown. Concord and Bennington, a fleet of a total tonnage of. &J.G23, and mounting ninety large breech-loading rifles as a main battery and 124 rapid-firing iiotchkiss and Gatling guns as a secondary battery. If the Newark should be ordered to Valparaiso she would add twelve large breech-loading rifles and seventeen guna in the secondary battery, and all of these vessels of the new navy would make a formidable fleet against tbe Chilians. The run from Barbadoes to Montevideo is aDont 4,500 miles, and as the Philadelphia will steam at an economical rate she will probably go to Montevideo without recoallng. The Concord will probably stop at Bahaia, which is 2,600 miles from Barbadoes. The question of coal supply for the . American cruisers might be partially solved by tbe seizure of Sandy Point, an interestins Chilian settlement in the Straits of Magellan, where there are extensive coal mines. As tbe place is not fortified it .would be easy of capture by even so small a force as the gnu-boat Concord. In a taik with Secretary Tracy a few days ago on the Chilian matter, he remarked that should there be actual hostilities there would be needed at least twenty thousand men for the ships, but the question, was whether so many men could readily be obtained for active service. He remarked that the enlistments were so slow that it seemed necessary to adopt something more systematic than the present method of reeruitiug. lie expressed himself in favor of tbe plan suggested by Capt. Henry Frben, commaudant ot the navy-yard, in a report to Secretary Tracy in October, 1SS& On Tuesday the President submitted to Congress a communication from Secretary Tracy, accompanied by tbe report of the board of the navy officers appointed under the provisions of tho naval appropriation bill to select a suitable site for a dry-dock at some point on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. Secretary Tracy says that he approves the selection of Algiers, on the right bank of the Mississippi river, in view of the conditions found by tbe commission to exist there. This reservation has now S$4 feet, front on the river, and a depth of 2.8SO feet, and while for a navy-yard additional ground wonld have to be purchased, this could be done at a reasonable price. LOAN'S COUItSK IN CFI1L.I, Ills Conduct Throughout the Trouble Commended A. Variety of Reports. New York, Jan. S3. Here is a pot pourri of Washington dispatches on the trouble with Chili: If Mr. Fgan is recalled it will be only to leave the country with tho American flag flying on his head, to go on board one or our cruisers, and thus end diplomatic relations between the United States and Chili. To show how Mr, Egan is regarded by the State Department, Assistant Secretary Abel said: "Mr. Egan's course in Chili has been cne only to merit praise, I consider Mr. Egan tbe best minister we have in the service. I can say this con scientiously, because when he was appointed 1 thought, as perhaps others did, tbat it was risky to appoint a man who had not lived long in this country, but soon after his appointment Mr. Egan showed that he was a diplomat of ability, care and discretion. Through this case he acted in a most statesmanlike attitude. His telegrams have been lawyer-like in their ability and clearness. It is remarkable with what precision and accuracy he has stated all the rflcumstanccs. When the correspondence is read it will fchow that Mr. Egan'a arguments . on tbe right of asylum of retuge are models of such documents and his knowledge of tho facts, precedents and law in the case is sound and accurate. His dispatches aud his papers are all quite straightforward and utterly larking in any virulent statements. The publication of the correspondence will ahow that the

biui. ..uuv dispatch in which Senbr'Matta accuses Mr. Egan of virulent language is as far from that characteristic as it possibly can be. Mr. Egan has interpreted his instructions from this government in & manner that has gained the confidence of the departments. Mr. Egan. throughout this entire affair, has followed a course both statesmanlike and discretionary." From other eoarceu in the State Department a corroboration is made of this clear and emphatic statement in regard to Mr. Egan, and the idea of allowing recalrmauy other way than with honor to Mr. Egan is emphatically denied. Knssell Harrison was at the Nary Department this morning, and stated tlere was some important news in the Chilian controversy that had not yet reached the public Mr. Harrison was not at liberty to say what this news was, but there were grounds for believing that it meant that President Harrison or Secretary Blaine has sent a cable to I'resideut Montt. saying that Chili rnnst make haste in answering the demands of the United 8tates. Private Secretary Hal ford said this morning that there had been no recent developments whatever in the Chilian case that made war any less probable than it has been at any time within the past week. It is stated through otticial circles that Senor Montt, the Chilian minister, has received from the government at Santiago positive and complete assurances that the Chilian government has now in preparation, and will immediately forward for Senor Montt to present to the United States of America.a comprehensive and fall apology and promise of reparation. It is understood that the mails are expected to bring this document, but Senor Montt was instructed to officially make known the fact to the President through Secretary Blaine at once. r MAY BE RECALLED AT ONCE. reporter was .informed, on good authority, that the demand of Chili for the recall of Minuter Egan woald be granted at once. Universal precedent compels a government to withdraw an objectionable official so long as friendly diplomatic relations are sustained between two countries. , It was said that the recall meant'' one of two things: Either Chili was going to apologize, or war would be recommended to Congress by our government at once. Later there was a rumor that Chili had sent a conciliatory message to the State Department which amounted to a satisfactory apology. No ollicial continuation . ,coud- - ,be obtained. At the State 'Department . the rnmor of an apology' was. denied. It is known, as has been known for several weeks, that Mr. Egan'a presence at the Chilian capital is a source of irritation to the Chilians. , If he were absent. . it is said by Chilians, negotiations toward peaceful settlement of the controversy might progress more rapidly and satisfactorily. The President has practically given Chili a last opportunity to yield to the demands of the United States 'and give some satisfaction for the Baltimore aflair without appearing to be forced to act. He has instructed Minister Egan to ask the Chilian government what is going to be done, and whether it is proposed to do anything at alL If, in answer to Mr. Egan'a request, an expression of, regret - or promises of reparation are received, the United States will give a reasonable time for the fulfillment of the promises, and much less will be taken in satisfaction for the outrage than if this country is put to the necessity of resorting to show of force to obtain justice. Minister Egan is expected to urge an immediate answer to his inquiry, and if it is not forthcoming in a few days the President will assume 'that Chili, will not do anything until pressure is brought to bear. A SHOW OF FORCE WILL BE MADE. Secretary Tracy is firmly convinced that at least a show of force will be necessary to bring the Chilians to terms. He seems to agree that war with the prevailing opinion among naval officers that the Chilians can understand no arguments unless backed up by force, and his present plan contemplates a naval demonstration in the immediate vicinity of Valparaiso, participated in by

ytwelve ships. Upon the arrival of Admiral Uberardl at Montevideo all these ships will move with great promptness, and it is belived that the presence of theso ships in Chilian waters and the - knowledge that more are on the way, will have a very sobering eflect on.the. Chilian -diplomates. Every preparation is being vmade ' for this demonstration and for' the hostilities that will follow it if necessary. Great quantities of ' coal are being purchased and stored where the United States can get at it whenever it is wanted and the department is giving special attention to the problem of coaling at sea, which will have to be resorted to much of the time in case of hostilities. A Chilian now living in Washington, who has kept track of all the preparations made by the United States, In discussing the outlook expressed the fear that his government would not stop short of war. He said: "We will whip you at tirst if there is war, bat we cannot feeep it up. If we lose a ship we cannot replace it while 'for every ship you lose you can got another.'7 The ultimatum of Thursday having sufficiently denned the attitude of this government in the Chilian difficulty ,' the President can now appropriately send the diplomatio correspondence to Congress, and let the country judge of the justice of the demands made upon Chili. It is generally expected accordingly that the correspondence will go to 'the Capitol on Monday. In the message transmitting papers President Harrison will give a clear and precise summary of the situation, analyzing the letters and pointing out the reasons for asking an indemnity and the withdrawal of Minister Matta's insults. The message is described as sensible and businesslike in its treatment of the subject, but, at the same time, firm and dignified in tone. The President will make no recommendations in the message. If no answer has yet been received from the ultimatum sent to Santiago, there will be no necessity for any recommendations. And another message can easily be sent to Congress if Chili's response to the demands ot this government is as nnsatisfactory as the general attitude of the Chilian authorities so far has been. The London Times' Lying Correspondent. New York, Jan. 24. The Heraid'js Santiago, Chili, correspondent cables as follows: "I understand that British Minister Kennedy has made representations to his government relativo to Thompson, the ' correspondent of tho London Times, to the efiect that he has endeavored to influence publlo feeling through tho Times and other papers against United States Minister Egan by referring to matters entirely foreign to the question at issue between the United States and Chili, and dragging into the controversy the British minister and the English government. There are strong and welMounded rumors that the Times will recall Thompson on this account. " -... . Loyal North Dakotane. Bismarck, N. D., Jan. 23. Col. Elliot Miller, of Jamestown, commanding -the First Regiment of National Guards, has tendered to Governor Burke the services of his regiment in case of hostilities ' against Chili. He has about 450 men and officers, all of whom are well drilled. v"DIO BETSY A RRIVES SAFE. The First Twelve-Inch ltlfle for the War Ship Monterey Reaches San Francisco. - Sax Francisco, Jan. 23, The twelveinch rifle, the first gun of its kind turned out by the government for the new navy, and designed for tho coast-defense vessel, Monterey, the construction of which is rapidly approaching completion, arrived in this city this morning, having left Washington Jan. 13. J. C. Ilardie, of the department quartermaster's office, who was detailed to take charge of the transportation of the big gun, turned the huge weapon over to Captain Clark, inspector of ordnance at Mare Island navy yard, who, after carefully examining tbe gun. turned it over to tbe Union iron-works, where the Monterey is building- Examination by Captain Clark demonstrated that tbe gun stood the journey well, not a flaw being visible in any part ef it, though tbe car which bore it out here showed signs of wear. TheaAendauts who accomranied it statu that the gun attracted great attention on it tour across the continent, crowds of people gatherinatthor stations ulong the line to view it, and' iu many

E laces school children were given a half oliday for the purpose. In this city the people early began to flock to 1'otrero where tbe iron-works is located, to look at "Big Betsy," as the sun has been christened. General inspection will not be allowed until tbe gun has been safely lowered from its car, which will be refurned immediately to Washington for another twelve-inch gun, also destined for the Monterey. t Movements or Steamers.' Southampton,. Jan. 23. Arrived: Elbe, from New York, and proceeded to Bremen. Pkavi.e Point. Jan. 2aPassed: Maine, from Philadelphia, for London. Qckenstowx, Jan. 23. Arrived: Umbria, from New York, for Liverpool. Kins ale, Jan. 23. Passed: Holland, from New York, for Liverpool. London, Jan, S3. Arrived: Minnesota, from Baltimore. Shot a Grey Wolf in Illinois. rft3&) to tLe InJl&napolis JonrnaL Mattoon, 111.. Jan. 23. Tom Ferguson shot and killed the large gray wolf to-day which has led tbe hunters south of this city a merry chase for many days. It had slaughtered a nnmbcr of sheep for the farmers. Lumbermen Want the Duty Retained. Chicago, Jan. 23, Lumber manufacturers have decided to make a determined light to prevent tho placing of lumber -on the free list. A call for a convention, signed by twenty-three large dealers, was

issued to-aay. , Crrus W. Field 1'assing Away. New Yonic- .Tan- 2.1 .At 10 o'clock to night. Mr. Cyrus W. Field's condition is not as satisfactory as it was to-day. He is not expected to live until morning. THE ANTI-SEDENTARY CLUB. Each Member lias to Walk Every Day, Rain' or Shine Rumors of a Split Current,' ' New York Mall and Exyresa. ( A few prominent men who spend tbe winter in the Fifth-avenue Hotel have formed what they call an Anti-sedentary Club, the members of which have to walk a few miles in tho open air everyday, rain or shine, or suUer the penalty of a line. Gen. Charles E. Furlong, the president of the club, thinks nothing of walking twenty-rive miles a day. He steps down to the battery and back before breakfast, and calls it "a spin'7 merely to in 11 ate his lungs. The General is primarily responsible for the formation of tbe club. Ilia elastio step, his clear eyes, ruddy complexion and good appetite were notioed by permanent and frequent guests, and they soon discovered his hysienio course. In the tirst organization of the club Mr. Charles E. Coon, ex-Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, was elected president, and General Furlong was unanimously elected an honorary member. Not long ago Mr. Coon went to the Chelsea to live, and resigned the presidency. He is still an active member, and is rarely absent from a meeting. Other members are E. L. Bonner, of Montana; Dwight Lawrence, Edwin Lord, Keuben L. Fox, John W. Dwight, George West. Henry G. Burleigh, James E. Schuyler and Louis Howland. At tbe last weekly meeting it was decided to purchase pedometers so there would be no difficulty in computing the distance each member walked per day. Smoke meetings are held daily from 9:30 until 11:30 A. M. At the smokemeetingscigarettes and cigars are permitted, and the members aro given license to indulge in stories of pedestrain feats from which faithful pedometers might vary somewhat. They have jolly times, and in imagination the Alps, Apennines and Rocky mountains have each high point explored by tbe intreped pedestrians of tho Anti-sedentary Club. General. Furlong has walked in India, Persia, Mane noon a, Japan. Alaska, Africa, Europe and the United States. He thinks the benefit to be derived from the exercise greater than any tonio or medicine that could be invented. He does not know what indigestion is, and as soon as belies down he goes to sleep." When asked by a Mail, and Express man what distance a man should walk every day to do him the most good, he said it depended upon tbe man and his physical condition. "A man should never walk until he becomes fatigued," he said. "1 enjoy walking many miles a day. It does not tire me at all. Another man might not be able to walk five or ten miles per day without great fatigue Ex-President Coon said be did not favor long walks of ten or fifteen miles on a stretch. He thought three or five miles a food walk, and he intended hereafter to iscoutago very long pedestrian tramps. Health was tbe great consideratnm. and he doubted whether ten or lilteen miles a day were not a little too mnch for the citizen not a professional pedestrian or athlete. If a split occurs in the club it will be between the short-distance walkers represented by Mr. Coon and tbe long-range pedestrians represented by General Furlong. Both. factions deny that there will be a split. AN INTERESTING ESTIMATE. Losses by Fire for 1891 Largest of Any Year In Two Decades. Albany Times Union. According to the figures tabulated by the Fire and Water Magazine, the entire lire loss in the United States for the year 1891 foots up $l40.20fl,000. as against $109,000,000 in 1890. This is said to be the heaviest lire loss in any one year since 1871. In reviewing a table of losses by States one is struck, not by the size of the tires, but by their number. Tbe total losses in New England foot up 9,673,000 for 1891, against S7.190.000 for 1890. Maine showing a slight and Massachusetts an abnormal increase over .1890, while New Hampshire shows a small and Connecticut and Kb ode Island show a marked decrease. The other States showing abnormal increases are Alabama, Arkansas; Florida, Georaia, Illinois, iowa. Michigan. Minnesota, Missouri, tbe Dakotas, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon. Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas aud Virginia. New York's is 69 per cent., which is extraordina ry, and Ohio's 88 per cent, hardly less so. Tennessee's increase of over 239 and Virginia's of 427 per cent, are phenomenal, while the result in Texas, 480 per cent., is almost incredible. Some of the States, on the other hand, show a noticeable decrease, the most marked being in the cases of California, Idaho. Louisiana, the Carolinas. Washington and Wyoming. The table of 1S91 Josses by months awards tbe palm to December as bringing with it more destruction than any other in tbe year. When the monthly total for September stopped at 8.106.000 the company managers took oonrage, but when October rolled up $12,424,000, November S13.C50.000, and early indications showed . that December was good for more it finally reached 14,055,000 they abandoned all hope. Estimating upon the percentage of previous years, tbe lire insurance loss for 1891 was 8105,154.500. against SS1.750.000 for lbVO. Tbe fact that many companies not only paid their losses but have made or will make a sood showing for so disastrous a year, is good proof of their sound financial condition and skillful management. STORY OF A VIOLIX. Unexpected Good Fortune of a Young Player in Securing a Stradlrarlus. Crltlo Lounger. Miss Leonora yon Stosch, the young American violinist of whom I have spoken several times since she made her debut in this city a few months since, has been hampered as a public performer by her inability to obtain a first-rate violin. She trisd one after anotbor, but found nothing that fully met her need for playing in the largest halls. Sweet-toned instruments were not so hard ..to get, but the best of them were inadequate. Through the kindly offices of some of her friends, she at last obtained the privilege of playing upon a genuine Stradivarius, an instrument of great power and perfect quality; but she was only allowed to nae it in public once at a coneert of the Arion Society as tne owner wished to sell it, and was afraid some mishap might befall it unless it wero kept always under his eye. It was a fortunate thing, of course,, that the fiddle was for sale; but the best Strads' aro worth very much more than their weight in gold; and as musical genius and the assurance of professional success are not exactly negotiable securities. Miss Von Stosch continued to play on an instrument unworthy of her powers, and trisd to forget all about the glorious violin tht had been hers for a single happy hour. One evening, not more than two weeks ago. tbe young musician received a hurried letter from a friend in Washington square asking her to come around to her apartment at once. Sho did so, and found there an

elderly gentleman who loves music and is himself an amateur of the violin. Miss Von Stosch played for her friend (herself a gifted musician) and for her friend' appreciative cuest; and when she laid down her instrument the latter picked it np and examined it, and asked her if she had no better one to use at coucerts. Finding tbat this was the only one she hnd. he asked ber if she didn't think she could find one more powerful if she had ever seen one, in fact, tbat suited her. Then the story of the Strad' came out. and when he had heard it Maecenas conferred for a moment with his hostess, and then overwhelmed the lair young musician by tailing her he would like to own tho coveted instrument himself, adding tbat while he would be tbe owner, the thing would be hers to play on. A check for $5,(00, bearing this generous gentleman's signature, will be put this week in tho hands of the present owner of the Stradivari us, and the next time Miss Von Stosch appears in public she will draw her bow across the strings of one of the finest violins in the world. Apropos of this interesting story, I have heard that a young son of Camilla Urso, the famous violinist, once went to his mother and told her that he could get a good violin, for his own use, for $i The money was forthcoming, and so was the fiddle which proved to be a noble Stradivarius. lint such accidents as this don't happen twice iu the same century. A TOWN WHICH HAD IDIOMS. No Eauy Thing to Xo 2s'eirpapcr Work la Such a Place. New York World. After an hours talk the editor said that he would board me and give me $5 in cash for the week, and if I suited and seemed to fill the place, we would make some arrangement for tbe future. Tbe first thing I brought in and wrote up was an article headed: "A Close Call Attempt to Shoot the Postmaster." I banded the copy to the editor, and he read about half a page and threw it into the waste-basket T was afraid of that," he observed, as ho turned to mo. "You see, a stranger cannot know the idioms of a town." - "l fail to see any idiom about that." I replied. "It's a clear caso of attempted murder. . A , Great mistake, my boy, great mistake. The man who did tbe shooting is my brother-in-law, aud owns half this office. Considerable idiom about that, I should say! besides, any citizen is liable to shoot at the postmaster any day. It's a sort of privilege we eujoy." I went out and skirmished around again, and had the good luck to drop into a saloon jut as a row started. One man wasstabbed aud two more had their heads broken. I made abont a quarter of a column of this aflair and banded in my copy. "Urn! Kow down at the Hald Eagle saloon, eh!" muttered tho editor. "Sam Andrews stabs a man!" Yes. sir." "And Tom Kniff and Joe Sharp are badly

hurt!" "Yes. sir." "It's no good," bo said, as he tossed the copy aside. T owe Sam $100 borrowed" money, and Tom and Joe are regular subscribers. Besides that, haven't we got a half-column ad of tbe Bald Eagle on the second page! That's another idiom, my boy. 1 was afraid you'd make a failure of it" I was down at the heel and I wanted that place bad. I went out and wandered around again, andvas on the hotel steps when tbe stage came" in bringing the dead body of a man named Pete Ilurbank. Ho had tried to hold np the outfit and been shot by one of the passengers. I was writing this up under three display beads, when the editor came in and asked: "Well, what you got hold of nowl" "Big thing. Koad agent tried to hold up the Hossville stago and is shot dead. Body jnst been brought in." "Got his name?" "Yes; it's Pete Burbank." "Can't touch that item," he said, as be shook his head in a solemn manner. "Pete's a brother of our Mayor, and tbe Mayor has a mortgage on this office. He'd foreclose on me quickern scat As I told you before, every town has its own individual idioms, and a stranger is quite apt to walk on somebody's feelings. How are you on pollticsl" "Pretty fair." "Well, you might write me something on tho Mexican question." - That evening 1 handed him in half a column on "the situation." There was just then a bitter feeling" along tbe border, owingto the raids of Mexican cattle thieves, and 1 flattered myself that I had touched things up in good style. "Sorry, my boy very 6orry." said the old man as he looked oyer the copy. "You say here that these raids must cease or Texas will rise in arms?" "Yes." . - "And war may ensue!" "Yes." , "And you advise Texans to demand satisfaction at tbe point of tbe bayonet!" "Of course." "It won't do." he said, as he dropped the copy into the waste-basket. Tbe only bank re have in town is owned by a Mexican, and I've got to borrow $10 of bim to get the next bundle of paper. If I printed this article he'd shut down on me and bust the concern. You see, every town has its odiorus." "Is there anything in this town which hasn't an odiom attached!" "Well, yes; but being a stranger you probably couldn't find it Sorry for you, and I'd like to give you a sit for a week or two, but you see how It is. I expect Col. Joe King in to-morrow with his mule train, and if you'd like ,me to speak a geod word fcr you" "But I'd probably find another idiom in that," I interrnpted. "That's so, yon might. Come to think of it. Col. Joe has killed five men, and he lives with four squaw wives, and you'd probably be just durned idiot enough to ask him why hedidu't git religion and change his ways!" Religious Opinion or the Chilian Trouble Northwestern Christian Advocate. Our government has manifested great forbearance, but when all other means are exhausted the Chilians must be compelled to repent and promise to behavo themselves in future. 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