Indianapolis Leader, Volume 2, Number 33, Indianapolis, Marion County, 26 March 1881 — Page 1

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Lynch himself. If free government is not a mockery, Mr. Lynch will be sustained by respectable representatives of both political parties. In epite of obstructions and hin drances on the part of the elective officers, which resulted in the disfranchisement of thousands of Republican voters, the whole number of votes polled for member of Congress was 21,172, of which number Mr. Lynch claims to have receivtd between 15,000 and 16,000. In the counties of Adam?, Claiborne, Jeflereon, "Washington and Wilkinson there were not less than 5,000 votes counted and returned to Chalmers that were polled for Lynch, giving Chalmers the boneüt of these frauds. The vote of the District, as returned by the precinct inspectors to the County Commissioners, was as follows: Lynch, 10,915; Chals r m tin .

mera, lU.zo. wnen the party- managers saw that Chalmers was defeated in spite of the iry.uds that, were committed in bis behalf, they then appealed to the County Commissioners to throw out votes enough to return him elected any way. Of course the appeal was not in vain. The Commissioners, in seven counties, threw out G,G07 votes 6,522 for Lynch, and 1.085 for Chalmers. Two thousand and twenty-nine Republican and twenty Democratic votes were thrown out in Warren County, for the alleged reason that they had a printer's dash on the face of the ballot. Although the same kind of tickets were used throughout the District and in many other parts of the State by Hepublicans, Democrats aad Greenbackers, yet they were thrown out on account of the printer's dash in no County but Warren. Chalmers charges that the dashes were put on the tickets so as toenable the colored men wbocan not read to distinguish the Republican from the Democratic ticket. This charge has been completely and eTectually disproved by the testimony that has been taken. Even if this charge were true, it could not have operated to the disadvantage of Chalmers, for the reason that every precinct in that County and every Countv in that district were supplied "with large numbers of counterfeit tickets. The only difference botwees these tickets and the genuine Republican tickets, was that they had on tbem the name of Chalmers instead ot Lynch. In the city of Vickburg Chalmers had a majority of 229 votes, 111 of which were polled for him in the First ward. The Republican tickets polled in that ward were all received, counted and returned as lawfulj although they were exactly like those tickets that were declared by the same board to be unlawful. If all of the other wards of the city and precincts of the county had given large Democratic majorities, no ballots would have been thrown out. In Coohoma county, the vote between Lynch and Chalmers, as returned by the precinct inspectors, was as follows: Lynch, 235j Chalmers, 694. As returned by the county commissioners to the Secretary of State, this same vote stood: Lynch, 352; Chalmers, 225. This is properly the vote of the Friar's Point precinct alone. The commissioners rejected and suppressed the returns from all the other precincts, for the alleged reason that the elective clerks, agreeably to instructions, no doubt, failed to send up with the returns a list of the names of those who voted. In Issaquena county, the vote between Lynch and Chalmers, as returned by the inspectors, was as follows: Lynch, 1,118; Chalmers, 173. As returned by the commissioners to the Secretary of State, the voto ttood: Lynch. 333; Chalmers, 59. This is the vote of the Myereville precinct alone. The othen were throwu out for the same reasons assigned by the commissioners of Coahoma. In Bolivar county, the returns from three precincts were thrown out, 736 for Lynch, and 102 for Chalmers, and the law-abiding commissioners seem to have found another reason for the rejection of votes. In certilying to the result ol the election at the Bolivar inspectors use the following language: Landing precinct, for instance, the election John B. Lynch received 311 votes; James naimers received o vuvw. xuw uuiumission ers decided to reject the returns from that precinct because the inspectors failed to state tor what office Lynch and Chalmers were , candidates. In Jeffarson county, at the Rodney precinct, where there was a fair and honest election, the inspector who had been selected to carry the ballotbox to Fayette, the countv seat, was over powered on the . road by armed men, and the box, with its contents, taken away from him and destroyed. In support of the charge of fraud, the testimony is positive and conclusive, and the Democrats, knowing and fearing this, have commenced a series of persecutions against the witnesses liable to be called. The testimony from Adams countv alone covers 309 pages of legal-cap paper. Should the case go to tho elections committee for examination, General Stewart L. "Woodford, of New York, will represent Mr. Lynch. Colored people, as a rule, are only troubled with their own personal grievances, but this case of Mr. Lynch is one which is entitled to the consideration of the race all over the United States. In spite of the large number of colored people living in the South, there is no colored representative in either of the halls of Congress. The reason of this connot more plainly be set forth than by the case of Mr. Lynch, and it is of vital interest to watch and see whether 'the present Congress is just enough to rec ognize right when demanded by a colored man. and to admonish wrong in a white man. 1ST MEMORIA; The following resolutions were unanimously adopted by the Cyrene Comandery, No 1G, Jv. T., at its last regular meeting. Whereas. The Supreme Ruler of the Umverse hath been so pleased, in his wisdom, to remove from our midst, by the hand or death, the wife of our beloved f rater, Sir Richard Fortson ; therefore, as an evidehce of the respest in which we cherished her memory, and, as an expression ot our feoling for our companion ana iriena: De it Resolved, That the eincere sympatny 01 Cyreno Commandery, No. IG, K.T., is here is herebv tendered to our lriend ana iater. Sir nicnard lortson. in tnis nis great reauement: we cemmeud him to the oare of our Immanuel, who chastiseth those whom he loveth beet, and Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be nublished in the dailv papers, also, that they bo spread upon the record of the Cornman nery, and an attested copy of the same . n- -fl J Da iransmmea 10 oir xviuuaru x urtauii. The Walnut Ullis First Baptist Oborcb. The above church held its annual Teacher's Meetinff Sunday. March 20th, for the purpose of electing officers of the Sabbath School for the ensuing year. The election resulted as follows: Mrs. Julia Broadie, Superintendent; Mr. Morten, Assistant Superintendent; Miss Ida Broadie, Secretary; Miss Sarah Smith, Assistant Secretary; Mr. James Terry, Treasurer. Messrs. Sam Bush, John Buckner and Allen Evans were chosen librarians. This election proyed very satisfactory to all

present, and under this management a sue cessful year of Sabbath School work 13 an

tieinated. Mrs. Julia Broadie and her daughter Ida have Ion; been identified with the progress of this Sabbath School, and it was a desired tribute to them to re-elect them to the positions they have filled so creditably and well. FLAIN FACTS AND MASONIC FANCIES. A new letter carrier was added to the force last week. Iiis name is Clarence Lewis, and ho is a fine, bouncing little fel low, and bids fair tobe a more rapid walker than his father. Clarence is a member of the German. John is the happiest little carrier in the country. Extensive arrangements for the observance of Easter are being made by Cyrene Conimandery. The commandery will march to one of the churches, where puDlic services will be held, consisting of a sermon by one of the city ministers, a recital of the Easier ritual by the commandery, choice folos and choruses appropriate for the occasion, and various other exercises. Full notice of the place of service and other particulars will be given through these columns. "A True Republican Colored Voter'' stirred up the Colored Protective Club considerably by his inconsiderate and unmanly attack upon the men this club had placed in the field as candidates for various municipal offices. If "A True Voter" imagined that his article would scare off or break up this club, ho never was so badly mistaken in his life. Calling men so vulgarly, "hash slingers," and "club-house porters'" don't cause men to be in good humor at all. The Colored Protective Club, nearly 600 strong, has determined to hold on to its ticket, "hash slinging" cr not "hash slinging." There are but few men in Cincinnati who do net denounce the article ot "A True Voter," as a scurrilous one, of the meanest and lowest kind. ,4A True Colored Republican Voter," is hardly a brave "colored Republican voter." He may be true, but ha is not brave enough to sign his own true name to the wild and irrational assertions that he had published under a false name. The Ohio Falls Express, last we?k, had an announcement of a colored musical festival, which is to come off in Mav. in Louisville. The description is quite a glowing one,and if it proves to be what the Falls frays it will, it will be one of the grandest achievements of the colored race in the musical arena. The Q. C. Choral Society will attend, and rendea either Esther or Daniel in full costume. Such a festival deserves a large delegation of colored people, not only from Cincinnati, but all parts of Ohio and Indiana. M. T Johnson is one of the- Assistant Musical Directors. The Cvreal Comrnandry is going to Cleveload next August. Get ready. Mr. George Churnly is doing excellent work as turn-key at the 3d St. Station Ilouse. You should have been at the meeting of the Cyrano Commandery last Friday night, and witnessed the "Inspection"' and "Reviews." The Hon. Geo. "W. "Williams is in "Washington pulling greased wires for anything he can get. The other members of the Ohio Legislature are at Columbus at their proper work. George ought to give another supper away at the Gibson Ilouse. Good food always does stimulate hungry friends. The Cyrene claims to do the best Asylum work" in the jurisdiction. April is flooded with concerts, masquer ades, promenades and ail manner of amusements. "Freedom's Homes" will be acted at Robinson's Opera House in the early days of April, by a dramatic club composed Charles Plumb is one of tha chief managers, of the vouns men and lads of the city. Jar. Cyrene Commandery drills every Friday night. Mr. W. CDlson of 330 "West Fifth eU has won auite a reputation as repairer of furna ce?, ranges and and all kinds of stoves. Mr. Coli-on is a colored man, and deserves the patronage of all colored people who wish anvthing done in his line. Give him a trial. RANDOMS. John Lewis is the happiest man in town. It's a nine and one-half pound boy. That prince of good fellows, Col. Charles Grundy, of Louisville, is visiting the Paris of America this week. The next thing in order is the first pic -nie of the season, given by the Merry Knights, at Price's Hill, May 5. The gallant Frank Abner has gone to New Orleans on a visit. President Lawrence, of tho "Waiters' Un ion is very handsome. The Rev Geo Hatten, of Paris, Ky., was in our city Tuesday, en-route t Springfield, Ohio. Miss Birdie Mooreland was called to New Richmond this week by the death ot a brother. A great many of the Cincinnati beaux will attend the Louisville Mav Festival. Joe Butler was the happiest man at the banquet. Hack of the Leader, responded to the toast The Colored Press in his usual good tyle. The jolly Ike Gillmore has gone to Denver, Col., on a visit. The colored Protective Ticket is having a big boom. Keep it up boys, Ilogan has struck a new idea, sdlook out I for something grand shortly. Howard Wallace, of the Walnut Street House, is one of the gents who deserves great credit lor the success of the banquet. The Queen City Choral Society will have one evening given them at the May c estival in which to render the cantata of Daniel. Charlie Blackburn says he knows of six weddings which are to take place shortly. Blackburn is a well informed gent. Ford Stith says he will take in the May Festival and the sights of the Falls City. There was to have been a weddiug at Mound Street Church last Thursday night, but the parties did not show up. What has become of Slim Sarah? If she has retired from the field I think the sign in Ilogan's window should betaken down. A J Riggs, of the Ohio Falls Express, did creat honor to himself as well as to the members of the Union, in his response to the toast Union and Unity. The ladies should have heard the genial Mr. Geo. Hamilton's response. He handled m - a them very gently. Al Toliver, of Urbana, Ohio, was visiting his many friends in our city during the past week. A great many of tho boys will vote the colored ticket next month.

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Une more weoK 01 wire-pulling and rope laying, then cornea the tug of war. He who has laid the ropes the best, and on the day of election can pull the wires the strongest, will be the winning man. The spring cam paign ha? been one of unusual interest, and the indications are that the result will be satisfactory. The candidates havo been working hara to secure tne uinerent po sitions that will be made vacant by the expiration of thrfterma of the present incumbents. Great promises have been made and we fear many have been made that will not be fulfilled; and yet we mast de pend upon "Time," the revealer of secrets, to tell us whether our hopes are to be real ized, Or not. Following in the wake of Indianapolis and Cincinnati, Springfield's political waters have been troubled for the last two weeks by the upheaving of the smothered indignation of the colored votars, in regard to the receiving tJspectful recognition in the city govnment. A meeting was called throe week ago, at Tunk's Hall, to consider the political situation, which resulted in a committee of nine bt-ing appointed to draft resolutions, and report one week afur. The committer's deliberations were sdrnmed up in the following resolutions: Resolved: That wo, as citizen, believe in the maxim that this republic is a government of the people, for the people, and, by the people, and,' in the selection under it, there should be no discrimination against anj race or class; ''merit" being the only passport to official position. 2. That our long trial, and unwavering loyalty to the Republican party, in the Natior.al, State and municipal affairs, warrant us in requesting from the party in this county, equal considt ration, with the. .men of every race, as regards preferment to official positions. That, wo respectfully request recog nition, not as class, but as citizens, such as our merit and educational qualifications will permit. 4. That, we behove it to be our duty to be independent of party in municipal elec tions, so long, as unjust discriminations are practiced against us, as regards official positions. 5. That, we disapprove of the corrupt expenditure or improper use of money to in fluence elections, believing that such prac tices are degrading,' and demoralizing in their nature, and take away the rights of the citizen. The intentions set forth in the fourth res olution were debated pro and con, and after a stubborn resistance, the entire set were pnssed. The end is not yet, you will hear trom us on this subject again. One of the lady teachers' in the Pleasant Street building bas returned from her visit to Cincinnati, where she spent the vacation of last week. She reported having had a pleasant visit. glad she got back, she is one of our main Gay (3). Mr Lewis Smith was in town Sunday. Sherman Avenue was lit up. "Wonder what.DjAR went down the road for, Sunday? "We have an idea what vou went to Wilberforce for "William, just as Hard(ing). Webet that Louie can Hun(ster) up more Indians and take their pictures, than any photographer in the city. Big ball Thursday evening last. Mask. "Ivy" is clinging in its nature, isn't it M ens? Eh? ' Springfield can not be behind. A "Wait er Union is talked of here. Evervbody should read the Leader. Not some one elses, but their own. J. II. "Wilson will spend vacation here this week. The schools at Yellow Springs having closed for the week. Jabius. X BXI A FX. A BE?. Winter, when wilt thou leave us: the vernal equinox is Upon us, yet a freezing blow and the beautiful snow are the salient features of the open 'air recreation. Miss Jennie Conrad, an accomplished society belle of Columbus, is visiting friends in this city. The Ich Diens will meet at the residence of Mrs. 0. Nichols, Friday evening, to elect officers lor the ensuing three months. Can didates should begin handshaking. Miss Carrie Jenkins is home for a week Our colored elite take unusual Interest in operas this season.; (Juery who was the young lady who wore a pink opera hat with white ostrich plume, in company with Mr. A. G.. at Hyer Sister? Rev. A. Cambell was called last Saturday. to Midway, Ky." He expects to be gone ten days. Mrs. L. Sides, of East Mamstreet, is on the sick list. - .. The funeral of Miss Jennie Jenkins, age fifteen, took .place on the 19th inst., at 2 o'clok p. m.. from family residence. Rev. J. A. Coleman officiated. Tall bearers: Messrs Brinson, Landom, ; Thomas, Bradly, Breckenridge and Shields. The relatives have the sympathy of the community in their berevament. Sleep, darling Jeonie, Take thy rent, God ealkd thee home, He thought it belt. Gnat. Cleveland, (., Items. Frank Doctor is improving. Mrs. Jesse Roberts has improved greatly. The Red Cross entertainment Monday night. The Excelsior Band's concert on 13th of April. Buckner Simmons was still very sick when last heard from. Mr. Beidlerman was not feeling as well when list heard from. Leave your orders for the Leader at R. A. Jones' store and I will receive tbem. There is considerable talk of having another hop soonl The young ladies again. The Red Cross parlor entertainment on next Monday evening in Carlton's Block. Mr. Charles AVilliams has returned after a stay of some length in Wheeling, W. Va. A number of new vocalists appeared in in the Mutual, Elite Club's concert. ''Dark horses.'' ' There is some talk of a prize olocvtionary contest to take place probably some time dunng the latter part of next month. All you elocutionists can prepare for it. The Mutual Elite Club's concert which took place in Turn Hall, last week Wednesday evening, under the direc:ian of their leader. Mr. J. M.' Bush sr., was a succes as was expected. Mr. Bush has taken consid erable care to train the voices composing the club in quite a satisfactory manner. Miss Sidney Fowler and. Mr. J, M. White seemed

to be especial favorites, although all that took acquitted themselves with much creit. Messrs. Lomax, Brown, Shook, J. M. Bush

jr., and many others that could be men tion ek did well. The club is in a prosper ing condition at present and we hope it will continue to be. The social hop at Mr. Harvey Jackson's, on Sterling Ave, last week Friday night was the grandest success of the season. Meeting at the residence of Mrs. Douglass, on Ster ling Ave., a large crowd of ladies and gents then proceeded to Mr. Jackson's, ascompanied by Prof- B. C Freeman's orchestra. Dancinc and feasting was the order of the evening and well did all observe this order. It is impossible for your cojrespondent to note each lady individually, suffice it to say that all the ladies appeared to advantage and the gentlemen why, they took the "bakery." Amend will be found a partial list of those present: Mr. J. Reed and wife, J. Lynch and wife, Mr. and Mrs. P. Chavons, Mr. James Shultz and wife, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Cisco, Mr. Harvey Jackson and wife, Mr. John Djan and wife, Mr. and Mrs. James Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gordon, Misses Mary and Sarah Green, Miss Sadie Cook, Mrs. Rick, Mrs. John Holmes, Miss Anna Reeves of Elyria, Miss Mabel Holmes of the East End, Mis3 Mollie Thomas, Mrs Daughless, Misses Lebirdie Eva Green, Mrs. Carroll, Miis Gordon of TJffin, Miss Belle Chow, Mis3 Jessie January, Metsrs. II. J. D. Kidd II, Tavlor, H. Williams, J. Stanley jr, W. H. Clifford jr., C. Brown, Jos. Mann, Charles Burdine, and yours truly, Nox Nolo. lVra Hem. Richard Jones has accepted a position in Cassin Taylor's new shop. Alice Butler is slowly recovering from a protracted illness of several weeks. John Roper, of Noblesville, was in the city last week shaking hands with his old friends. By the way, John says the Leader fails to respod to his subscription. The c Jored citizens of Fort Wayne com plain of their Leader correspondent that his missives are few and far between. You must do better old ''pard.'' Charles said he dared not light a match in the room immediately after the dance was over. "Old William," you know. Mrs. Julia Moss has just returned frgm a visit among friends in Defiance, Ohio. Rev. Martin Coleman, of Marion, is in the city. Dudly Griffin, Miss Carrie Hill and Mr. Isaac Roberts, of Wabash, attended- the calico ball in this city last evening. Ojr genial friend, William Terry, has ac cepted a position in a tonsorial. shop at Logan sport. Alfred Hall is dangerously ill with lung fever. Mr. Weslev Causev and Miss Sarah Pitts have been joined in the bonds of wedlok. Miss Julia Thomas, of Indianapolis, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charles Davis. Charley h loyd is now iorgotten. VOLTAIRE. Jay Gould and the South. Tioerville, rarih of Terre Bonne, La., March 17. According to the records, it has been just 100 years since there has been in this region a winter of equal severity witn the one that still "lingers in the lap of spring." When, on the 31st of December, the whole face of the earth was covered with two inches of snow, the oldest white natives were tilled with wonder, the children with delight and the negroes with a vague fear, and a sort of conviction, that the last day of all the years had come; but when, on the 24th of January, six inches of snow fell, the negroes were absolutely appalled, and even ine wisest 01 ineir wmie oreinren ueciareu that "things were somehow out of fix gen erally." It is to be remarked as extraordinary that although the mercury fell down to 18 the most tropical trees and shrubs were not killed, as was supposed, until recently. The orange, fig and ponigranate trees are putting out green leaves, and even banana sprouts are coming out from the ground. At this date last year ripe strawberries ana Japan plums were in abundance, and the air was laden with the perfume of the orange blossoms. . Although the season is very backward, the weather is delightful, fires only being neces sary during the early morning and evening hours. It is estimated that over 60,000 guests were entertained in New Orleans during Mardi Gras week, and all expressed themselves as being delighted with the hospitality and good cheer of the city and charmed with the balminess of the climate, ro much so that many contemplate securing winter homes in and around New Orleans, and quite a number with an eye to business are making investments in Southern property. Jay Gould has lead off by purchasing the magnificent Roman estate on the Mississippi River, in the Parish of St. James. It contains 8,000 acres, 3,000 of which are under cultivation. "Ten acres of garden, containing the choicest and rarest plants gathered from every part of the world, surrounded the large and elegant family mansion. In one bed there were more than three-score varying specimens of dahlias. Two scores were (and are vet) devoted to glass-protected hothouses. Seventy-five thousand dollars were spent to bring this garden to its perfection." All of the improvements, sugar houses, saw mill, servants, houses, etc., are very costly and handsome. For this estate Jay uould paid J0,UUU less than $4 per acre. It is said the 4,500 acres of timbered land will net him about $40 an acre in railroad ties. The keen intellect of this great railroad king has already taken in the immense advantages to be derived from opening up the Mexican market to us by means of the lines of railroads extending in that direction, and he already predicts that New Orleans in fifty years will grow to the size of New York, and that city will be as as largo as London. Even the pitiful appropriation made for the improvement of the navigation of the Mississippi River has given a wonderful im pulse to business of every kind all along the great valley, but more especially in the sugar - T 1 1 1 1 Al A-l reg:on 01 Louisiana. . it is oeiieveu mat ine deepening of tha channel of the river will protect the lowlands from the overflows, which have, since the War, destroyed the countrv and disheartened the people. A small sugar plantation in the Parish Saint Mary, that was purchased twelve months ago for $4.000 is held to-day at $25,000. There is a wonderful appreciation in the value of surar proierty esiteMally. Chicago capitalists have bought up nearlv all of the fine estates in what is known as the Attakapus country, and made it the garden sjot of Louisiana. Bayou Tiche runs through this section and strangers goon excursions up this beautiful stream, and pronounce the improvements on the Planta tions that border it quite equal in value and beauty to those on the Hudson. Jay Gould says, with truth: "The South is becoming rich as fast as the other portions 0 tnecouniry, ana it is omy the southern people who do not seem alive and awake to the advantages lor investments here, Stereo. The new Senator fron Iowa la Hon. J. W. McDlll, of Union County, who was greatly aston ished by the appointmeut. McDlll has served in the Legislature, on the Bench, in Congress, and on the Kailway Board,

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of Russia's Dfad Emperor. New York, March 21. George Augustus Sala telegraphs from St. Petersburg regarding the funeral of the Czar: 1 have just been a spectator of ne of the most magnificent, most impressive, most pathetic pageants on which the course of a lengthened career, accustomed to pomps and vanities of reMlitv. from royal bridals and feasts to royal funerals. 1 have ever been privileged to sei eyes ou. Three cannons which were fired from the iortress directed various mourners to get ready to utik.c ujeir piai-cs. a similar saiuie about miacay gave me signal to start. wnen me - paDie eianaara, bearing in white, the initials of the murdered monarch was unfurled on the Fortress. The artillery becau to lire minute guns, ana an bells in the city began to toll. The wholo route was lined .by troops of the garrison, immediately behind whom the public were permitted to stand. No galleries or platforms were erected, as householders were only allowed personal risk and peril to let their windows or balconies to strangers. The police had taken exceptional measures to preserve order, in the mainteuanee of which the public, by hand bills, were invited to co-operate. All houses, and public buildings too, showed the same amount of sable nag9 and drapery as when the Empress, not a year ago. was similarly conveyed from the Palace to the Fortress. The route taken was from the great plain, in front of the Winter ' Palace, , by the Admiralty Quay and English Quay to Kicholaivasky bridge, crossing which the procession took thesreetou the line of the Ihlaud of VassdostrolT, across Nootchkoff bridge and by Alexander Park to the Fortress, entering the gate called Ivanstkaia. At the funeral ceremonies of the Empress, last summer, the loute taken was by Trinity bridge, a wooden structure of barpes, which is removed at the approach of ice, although the road wavs across the frozen Neva arc much used. The Fortress is almost immediately opposite the Palace. There is a superstition amoug Russians against transporting dead 'ver frozen rivers, and the route by which the cortege passed was some four mile iu length. The procession consisted in all of thirteen sections, comprising 172 groups, to describe which would occupy many columns. Among the noticeable featu res of the procession was the figure, which attracted much attention, the Knight of Golden'Armor mounted on a gorgeous harnessed steed, carrying a drawn sword and supposed to symbolize the bright and spotless character of the departed sovereign. Alter him walked a man at arms in $ble armor, with drawn sword. Perhaps the most picturesque features iu the ceremonial were the deputations which figured for tbe first ume in Kussiau historv. renresenting institutions created by the late Emperor, the Zemstais, the Justices of the Peace and motley group of peasants, with one, at least, of venerable and patriaichial ap pearance, all attend in their winter garb. Some witn colored scam used to cirdle tnelr sheepskin aud rough cloth overcoats. Following the Driers came the gorgeous catafalque, on which rested the coffin under a rich cauopy ot cloth of gold, surmounted by white ostrich plumes. Sala savs we are asklntr. "What next, and next?" when tne hearse came suddenly into view, and the prodigious mass of humanity rapidly, so to speak, as a flash of lightning, uncovered. It was a most wonderful suht to behold that black sea of hats and caps transformed into an immense expanse of pale, upturned faces. The fuueral car was a bier of ebony and silver on wheels, with heavilv carved silver spokes and a superstructure of black and silver. The whole was canopied by superb material encircling the columns of the bier. The coffin of the illustrious deceased was almost hidden by the golden pall, lined with white satin, and the vast car itself was drawn by eight black horses, completely shrouded iu sable draperies. Four general aidstfecamp stood, one at each corner of the catafalque, the poli.-hed metal wh'ls of which glistened in the sunlight. Sixteen general ofiutrs held silken cords of canopy. Behind the bier of his murdered Sire, walked Alexander III., in his imperial soiuuae. bearing alone his tiiiai sorrow, and his state cares, and symbolizing in this last respect his unique position. ine mi eror was dressed m a ueneral s uni form, wearing the ribbon '.I the Order of St. Andrew. Following the Emperor, at a respectful distance, came the Minister of the Household, Minister of ar, and three olhcers on duty. Next in order followed tne Grand Dukes and Princes, according to the precedence with foreign Princes. These included the Grand Dukes Valdemir. Alexis, Sergius, Paul and Conslantine, Sergius Mechailovu h, Aimihre, three Nicholases. Peter, two Michaels. George and Alexander all on foot, like His Majesty with innumerable Princes Komaneooii-iy. Leuc-tenberc. Nicholas and George, Peter, Alexander and Constantiue. of Oldenburg, and Dukes George and Michael, of ilecklinuurg. RUSSIA. ROCSSAKOFF AGAIN. St. Petersburg, March 17. A revolutionary proclamation has been discovered at Pvoussakoflfs domicile. It declares the Nihilists will continue their work and warns the new Emperor to beware of his father's fate. WARXIKG THE PRESS. General Melikoff has sent warnings to the Golos and the Strana (newspapers) for their ariicles iu reference to the accession of Alexander III. The excavation of the mine discovered near the residence of the new Emperor was continued today. A gallery leads from the small shop before mentioned to the middle of the street, and there are telegraph wires along the gallery. The elements for an electric battery were found in the shop. The mine will be flooded and removed. The shop was taken n January last by a peasant named Barofeine and a man and his wife named Roziletf, who have disappeared. Suspicion against 1 hem was aroused by the neighbors seeing RoziletTs wife smoking cigarettes, a custom unusual with the peasant class. Twelve pounds cf dynamite have been found in the mine near the Czar's palace. It is believed that tne Grand uuke Mademer advocates strong repressive measures. MICHILOFF. MichaeilofT is the name of the young man ar rested on the 15th inst. at the house where Kous sakotf obtained the bombs. He is a peasant from the Province of Smalinsk. raiers found on his person mention both Catherine Canal and Little Garden street, wnicn are in ine neignoornooa ci the scene of the Czar's assaslnation. Russia's policy. The Journal De St. Petersburg says: "When ad miration for the character of the late Czar is evinced everywhere abroad, need we say Russia can only derive therefrom one reason more for adhering to the same path of wise political reform, peace and concord followed by her august manyr. It is sufficient to know that the unbounded filial love of Alexander HI. to attain the hrm con viction that this general policy of peace, social conservation and progressive development will be conbined with all the reso lution, loyalty ana energy wuicn irom father passes to son. The manifestations regret and venerations for the august victim arrivinff from all parts of the world constitute evi dences of confidence in the future ;-nd of the uni versal desire to see the excellent relations which the late Czar knew how to state with all foreign powers maintained, consolidated and develoied we know this confidence will not be misplaced and Russia will not delav making known the in tentions of Alexander 111. in respectful terms, as worthy the great Empire as the memory of him whose sole care was the prosterity, honor aud dignity of Hussia." THE PROGRAMME. The Agence Russe states that the circular from the Minister of roreign Anairs to -the various Russian Embassies and Legations will be pub lished to-morrow, containing the political pro gramme of the new reign. The Emperor and Empress have taken up their residence iu tne inter i'aiare. THE FUNERAL CORTEGE. ST. Petersburg, March 10. The Czar's funeral nrocession to-da will be divided into thirteen sections, and seventy-five orders and decorations and nine Imperial crowns will bo carried before the funeral car. ""he route of the procession nasses alone English tiuay. over the Nicholas bridge, through the Island of Vasili, over another bridge across the Neva, and then on to the Petropaulorsky Fortrej-s. immediately behind the car walked the Em peror. Then came the Grand Dukes, ministers and foreign Princes on horseback. Grenadiers and carriages, with the Empress and her children, and the Grand Duchesses. THE 0KDER Of THE PROCESSION. The removal of the body of the late Caar to the Cathedral iu feter and Paul Forte to-day was conducted Willi great pomp. The following was the order of the procession; Late Emirors horse, functionaries bearing his 132 Russian and foreign decorations and others bearing his nine crowns, the last of the number being the lmpeiiid Crown of Russia. Following these, came the clergy dressed in black velvet embroidered with kllver. Next came the funeral car. richlv orna. mented with gold.drawn by horses,the four oldest Generals in the Army holding the corners of the pall. A LARGE REDUCTION TO PEASANTS, ST. Petersburg, March 20. The payments due from peasants for lands allotted them on the abolition of serfdom are about to be reduced in twenty-three Governraents by 40 to 70 per cent.,

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The persons to be tried are Nicolai Koussekoff. who confesses he threw one oi the boinbs; Andrei Teliekoll Wtin r-Ollf,-mrS llO rHI'tiilatAl n nnortaratu.ns for the murder; Tiinoft i Michaeloff. who on his arrest at RousakoiT s domic. le resisted and shot three policemen: and, lastly, a woman named Hesse llelfman, an accomplice of Narrotky. who commuted suicide wheu the police entered his house. THE MINEPJ ARRESTED. The man and woman who occur.led thehonsa where the mine was discovered, near the resi dence of the uew Emperor, have been arrested in Umstadt. It has been decided to erect a Church where th assassination occurred. BEING TORTl'RED. Roussakoff is being tortured. A New D -part i ro. Detroit Pn e Press. An advertising aivnt for nno nf h circus combination has been in Detroit for a ween past, ana yesterday lie sat down long enough to answer a few questions. The in terview started oil as follows. "How inanv diamond ninq will rnn this fcummer, and what will be their value?" 1 suau not wear any. uur show has made a new departure in that matter and nobody except the man in the ticket-wason will be allowed to wear diamond T am just going up to the express ollice to send my rcii iin, luui miys, anu sjceve-Duttons iiunie 10 in) oroiner. "How many consolidated shows tin vnn advertise?" teen. 'We do not intend to do any blowing this summer, but will practice the modesty dodge. We have twelve clowns, but advertise only ten. We have ten elephants, but advertise only eight, and so on right lurougu. Have vou the onlv man in the world rrhn . w v. . v, ajV can turn a double somersault over sixteen noies .' "o: there is another man w!in rnn An and although he is in State Prison we didn't want to say we nad tne only one. We shall practice no deception and carry no humbucs." "Have you the only baby elephant?" "Yes. Mr. but we don't iid verfiso if r. w - - - - - - - . v v, . fc. II C don t want to be mean toward other combi nations. "Have vou twice as much fvmitiil J as any other traveling show?" 4l cs. sir, but we don t say so on the bills. The public don't care about the capital, but want to see the animals." " ill your street parade be a mile long?" "Two of them. sir. but that fact. We let people come and be agree ably surprised." "Have you got an elephant whirh h killed seven men?" "Seven! Why, he's laid out eight this very winter! I think the list foots up thirty-two, but we don't advertise it. An elephant is an elephant, and what's the use of blowing about it?" 'You have two or three man-atinr ;r of course?" "Of course seven or eight of them, and we also have a list of the names of people who have been eaten by them, but we make no blow about it." "Have you a boa-constrictor fort v-eight feet on??" "We have one sixty-two feet long. He's the longest and largest snake ever imported, but we give him only one line on the bills." "Have you the sacred cow of India?" "Yes, sir, and the sacred ox ot Japan, and a sacred calf, and a sacred pig, but we don't blow over 'em. We let the public come in and separate the sacred from the unsacred themselves." "Will you have two circus rings?" "We shall have four, but we don't put it on the bills. As I told you at the start, we are making a new departure. We shall not exaggerate. We shall not even tell the plain truth. No diamonds no trumpets no snide challenges no humbug oilers ho Held cf the cloth of gold. We are goin" to sail along in a genteel, modest wavand give ttlCP0i,,e nve times the worth of their money. That's all children half-price, and no lemonade sold inside the tent." Had Read of a Case. In a railroad trial it was claimed that a oroKen ran n&u caused an accident The Kailroad Company claimed that the rail was broken by the accident. Tne plaintiff relied much upon the fact that the fracture showed rust twenty-four hours efter the accident, proving, as he claimed, that it must have been broken some time before. Mr. Driggs testified as an expert for the Railroad Company. In cross-exami nation the plaintiffs counsel put this question: "Mr. Kx-rt. in ail your experience and in all your reading did you ever see or read or bear of oxidation of iron or steel taking place in twenty-four hours' exposure Mr Driggs replied : "Yes, I have read of such a case in these words: And there lay the rider distorted and pale. With the dew ou his brow and thirustonhia mail. Tiiis wa3 a case of 1 I than twenty-four hours."

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