Indiana State Sentinel, Volume 31, Number 2, Indianapolis, Marion County, 11 February 1885 — Page 1

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if "VOL. XXXI---NO. 2. INDIANAPOLIS, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY II, 1885. WHOLE NO. I 560.

A GREAT SNOW STORM.

It Blockades Kailroad Travel ia All Directions Almost Unprecedented in Its SeTerity. Rain, Snow, Sleet and Intense Cold In Widely Extended Area. TUE HEAVIEST STORM. A Storm Lars Enough to Embrac All Kinds of Weather An Excessively Cold teave Moving Eastward. Chicago, Feb. 9. At noon the etorm wm continuing with unabated force, and ia this city business of all kinds was nearly impended. The snow lies to a great deota in the streets. The street cars drawn by horses are moving only with greatdiillculty, and in the freight yards, in the railway stations, freight handlers and train employes are engaged in an attempt to clear the track?, passenger trains Aly attempting to leave. At the signal station the news was rather conflicting and confused. This mnch was authoritative, however: The snow etorm has come from the Eouth. It arose in the Gail of Mexico yesterday, and has been traveling a little east of north since, the wind blowing with a Telocity of twenty miles an hoar. It has gone far to the northwest, the weather being especially fierce in all the lower lake region from here to Buffalo. It tas taken its flight to the St. Lawrence region in a l ortheasterly direction. This morning the storm had not reached the northern end of Lake Michigan, neither will it reach as far northwest as Dulnth, but taking in Wis consin. While snowing here and all along the lake region, the storm has produced rain in the Ohio Valley. This bein so large a storm, said the signal officer, as to include all kinds of weather in its wake. While snowing fiercely in BuUalo, for instance, it is raining in Pittsburg, but a couple hundred miles south. Tha rain extendi a? far south as Northern Mississippi. Actual measurement of the enow-fail has not been possible by reason of the excessive drifting, but at least six inches fell betweeu the beginning of the storm last night and 0 o'clock this morning. Although the temperature early this mo rain t; was rive degrees higher by the thermometer than yesterday morning.it is rapidly growing colder in the northwest region; especially in Manitoba and Dakota and northern Minnesota the frigid wave is spreading. At Fort Gary last night the mercury had reached forty-one degrees below zero, and at Et. Vincent thirty-eigut below. This excessively cold wave is moving eastward and may be upon us to night. Iu this city at noon the mercury stood tro degrees above. As thorough a blockade on the roads has not been experienced here for years. No traiss, passenger or freight, have gone out to-day or to-night on the following roads: Grand Trunk, Kankakee Line, Chicago and Eastern Illinois, Brltimore and Ohio, Louisville. New Albany and Chicago, Fan-Hand'e, Michigan Central. Chicago and Alton, Wabash and Iowa Division of the Illinois Central. The reads have been hiring every idle nta who could be found during the day to go out cn the lines to shovel now. Tbe Burlington, Alton and St. Bad .Roads sent out 1,000 men. Even under favorable circumstance, the managers of the roads eay, the can net expect to get back to schedule tinie before two or three days, and if the snow continues to drift it will be a week or more. Tne los to the roads in basinets, and the cost of clearing their tracks will ba something enormous. On some of the roads which bave refnsed to send oat paesen?r trains, special Horts are beim; made to bring in stock tri Its, several eagines bncgased. St. Faul brought in a stock train of forty-five cars this afterni ox The telegraph wires working heavily in every direction. At 10:30 to-night the storm here has ceased, and the stars are shining, although tbe stow is still drifting badly. The mercury indicates four degrees above zero. At Wabash, Ind., the storm is at it worst tonight. The traits on the Norther division of the Cincinnati, Wa bash and Michigan road are abandoned. The north bound passenger train stuck in the drift at Granger, and an engine sent to i ta relief fared likewise. Another train is in the enow seven miles from Benton Harber. Advices from points in Northern Illinois, Fastern Iowa, Southern Wisconsin, and Western and Northern Michigan, at 11 o'clock to-night, are to the effect that the t err pen tare is falling rapidly. The wst-bound p&esenger train from Cincinnati to Chicaeo. on the I., St. L. aad P. Koad, was snowed in at St. Anne, III. All trains on tbe Indiana, Illinois and Iowa Read are abandoned. The highway about Kankakee is impassable by reason of the snow. PaxtoB, Illinois, on tha Lines of Snow and Kain. Chicago, Feb. 9 The Inter-Ocean's special dispatch from Faxten, III., which is about 100 miles south of this city, reports the storm of last night very severe in the way of wind and snow, with the very rare accompaniment of heavy thunder and lightning. This place appears to have been near the border lines of the snow and rain belts. At Sycamore, 111., at 6 o'clock to night there were no signs of abatement in the blizzard. In tbe ceuntry snow covered tbe fences and was drifted to a depth of four feet in the principal streets, and the puDlic schools were closed. At Jackson, Mich., tbe snow is reported three feet deep on the level, and piled many feet high in drifts in sheltered places. The fall ia the greatest within twenty years. At Joneeville, Wis., the storm continues with a heavy fall of snow and a fa-ions gale. It is the severest for years. AH freight trains are abandoned. At McGregor, Iowa, the air continues futl of Slow, end a strong wind is blowing. Iltllread trafiic 1s suspended and travel greatly iroteded, Winona, Minn , reports njstiow fall ;Dg there, bot a heavy wind is blowing t.d drifting the snow already fallen, making it neccfrary to abandon tbe nUhc trains. Reports fron every direction ia regard to the great storm are to the same cetera effect. Basinets everywhere is praotirallT snspendedland country roads are Impassable. At Winona, 111., the Illinois Central trains are struggling along with double headers several hoars behind time. The east bound passenger on the Chicago and Alton branch is laid no at Blackstone with no prospect of being able to move within twenfy-foar hoars. At Beloit, Wis., the blizzard is very severe. The temperature is at about zero. No trains reached this city to-day over the Chicago and Northwestern or Milwaukee and St. ran!, either from Chicago or Milwaukee. At Dixon. Ul , the I lmois Central and Chira;o and North we Urn trains are blockaded. Jotrteen leches of snow has fallen. At

Mattcon, in southern Illinois, there was a heavy thunder storm last night.accompanied by hail and sleet. The Storm Bloat Severe. Drs Moisee, Iowa, Feb. 9. The heaviest enow storm of the season set in yesterday afternoon, and prevailed until this after coon. It was accompanied by high winds, which drifted it badly, and has caused almost a complete blockade on our fifteen railroads, and the same reports reach us from all parts of tne State. The Oes Moines and Foit Dodge Iload has not moved a wheel on Monday, and the saaie may be said cf the Diagonal, O. and Boone Line. The St. Fanl express on the Northwestern left this morning, but only reached crossing of the main line, and still lies there, and tbe Dakota tiaiu was abandoned. Oi the main line it is said the road is from four to six hours late. The Iowa Central is at a standstill, and the Illinois Central the sitne. 2 he lUck Island train tbat left Ch.cago last night pulled in six houfs late, and tbe train from the We&t was about two hours behind. No trains between here and Keokuk and Oitnmwa to-day. Janacscbei's private car aUempted to reach the latter place with a doable-header, but after being out all day was returned ht.e to-night. Not a road, as far as can be learnei. has turned a freight wheel all day, and ihe prospects are not good for to-morrow. It is rapidly growing co!der here to night, and with intense cold it will be impossible to hire men to clear the blockade. Many of the north and south roads have abandoned everything, and will do nothing until tbe weather moderates and the storm subsides. The cold wave signal is Hying, and reports tbat another blizzard Is coming from tbe Northwest are current bre.

Hoping; the Ulud Will Subside. Milwavkee, Feb. 9 A severe wind and snow storm set in at an early hour this morning and continued throughout the entire day and well into the night. Reports icdirate that the sterna extended throughout the entire tate and in adjoining Sates, Its fury being felt through southern Wisconsin, northern Illinois and northeastern Iowa. This conclusion is warranted by the weather reports to the general officers of tbe Milwaukee and St. l'aul Railroad from all the divisions of that line. Trains on all the lines in Wisconsin have been delayed from one to four hours to day, but no case of blockade has yet been reported. Nearly ail freight trains have been suspended, those tbat it is absolutely necessary should be run being given two engines. Tonight the scow storm ia abating, but high wind continues, formiDß hue drifts of snow. The only hepe of tbe railroad men to prevent a blockade now is tbat tbe wind may subside, in which case the track can be kept clear. Trians Blockaded In all Directions, Keokuk, Iowa, Feb. 9. The snow 6torai of Sunday night continued ..u this afternoon. The wind is & till high. The railroads are all sufferers. The Wabash, Eist and Weat rasseneer trains are in a drift near Granger, Mo. The afternoon trains from the Hist came no further than La Harpe, 111. Rocs Island has practically abandoned all trains, as has the Chicago. Burlington and (Jaincy ted Kansas City and Northern roads. The pasecger trains on these roads are either in drilts or side tracked. Keokuk and S Louis line passenger trains are moving, but teblcd time. It will take one day with good weather to open most of the roads. A Flood Feared at Pittsburg. 1'iTTSECRG, reo. J. A disastrous lioau is feared here nnlers the weather becomes very cold within the r.ext twelve hours. Alerg the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers above the city, to the head-wiers, tfcere ae acres of ice and snow, varying from six to eighteen inches. If it cc nica out with a rush tbe damage no doubt will be great. A warm rain is falling sioce last right acd disiatches from points above teport the liver risirg rapidly. Worst Bllzzr4 of (he Season. John son yille, III., Feb. 9 The worst blizzard of the season began last night, being accompanied by thunder and lightning. It has been snowing all day, and to night at 7 p. m. the mercury stood at zero, and rapidly growing colder. All trains are delayed and tbe Chicago and Atlantic refused to take oat stock trains for the North. At Franklin, this county, a livery stable was struck by lightning, last night, killing a horse. Twu boys were rendered insensible. The tturm la Iowa. OrrtMWA, Ia, Feb. 9. Snow commenced to fall at 3 p.m. yesterday and haa continued ever since, and is drifted badly. Probably ten inches haa fallen. It is colder, with a high wind, this evening. No Wabash trains in or out. The Rock Island train is is from Keokuk, but the down train from Des Moines, due at 11 a. m., ia not yet in. Intensely Cold. Cedar Bafids, Iowa, Feb, 9 Cedar Rapids for the time being is shut in from the outside world by the snow blockade. All trains are abandoned. The weather is intensely cold and growing colder The wind is blowing furiously. The mercurv was 20 above zero at noon, 7 below at 6 p. m., and 12 below at 11 p. zn., with a downward tendency. CLEVELAND'S KECKPTIONS. They Recommenced Early to the Morning, as Also Several Private Conferences. Saw York, Feb. 7 President-elect Cleveland break ia ted early this morning, in company with Colonel Lamont, llavor Grace and General Parasworth. Then be began his dally reception. Among those who called Governor Abbot, of New Jersey; er. nuareaman Biggs, of Delaware; Hugh McLaughlin of tbe Tammany delegation, appointed to present the compliments of the irn'i brave to Cleveland, came daring the morning. Geneial Cochran presented an address, acopted by Tammany last evening. The Kansas delegation was beard lb is morning. It consuls of Major Keedy, of Leavenworth; Judge Everett. W. C. ierry, Ansel Mathewm and Kditor Mum for a. General Blair was to-day urtd by a delegation for secretary ot the Interior, being Indorsed by tbe Grand Army ol the Kepobllc of Kansas and tbe Kepnblicaa aad I'emocratlc members of Congress of tost State. r. 8. 8. Miller, of Nebraska, Is being presented ior l'os'masier Geneial. Tbe other caller were Abram h.Uecit. General Blair, of Kansas; tieoat r Lmvies, ot Virginia, and J. A. Harper, of New lurk. Düring the forenoou Mr. Cleveland went to a photograph a-allery and bad his picture taken, free ior Burn um caliad today: ai G nerals Levering and Bexdtl. of the late Confederate army. Mr. Cleveland hid balf an hour's conversation wan A brum 8. Hewett and a B. ämslley. ot Vcro.ont, and one member of tbe Democratic National Commifee. Hubert O. Thompson, and ex-Mayor Coopf r, were admitted to the conference lib Ilewetu Mr. Millar, of Nebraska, ia backed for Postmaster General by Governor Click, of Kansas, who beat 8t. John for Governor. Mr. Miller and General Blair were also ia conference with tbe President-elect this afernoon. General Grant called at tbe Victoria Hotel this a'ternoon and left a card for Cleveland. A report la current this afternoon that Cleveland a purpose la to stop, oa his way bai " Albany, at Greystone and confer with Mr Tilden, bnt bis private secretary, Lamont, denied this. It 1 said tbe President elect will leave for Albany to nlttht and make do atop. Amoac tbe aliui.cen callers were Congressman nulls, I

Louisiana; Wm. L. Scott, of Pennsylvania; Jesse Selieman, Edwards Fierrepont, Geo. Lhrett and ex-Mayor Ely, of New York. A delegation of bank presidents was also received. It Is bei :eved tbe object was to confer with Cleveland on tbe silver question. Tammany Hall's Address. Saw York, Feb. 7. Tammany Hall to-day presented tbe following address, signed by. tbe whole committee, to President-elect Cleveland: "The undersigned committee, representing the Democratic organization of Tammany Hall, avail themselves of your visit to this city to present the congratulations oi tbat ancient organization on your election to to the Presidency of tbe United States. "We assure you of onr wish and expectation that net we alone snail approve of your almir it-trat ion of onr country's affairs, but tbat by universal accord yoar acta will le applauded as the ftuit of tbat democratic policy wblch should characterise the government of our land, Kehant upon our knowledge tbat you are one wbo maintains thatdnt7 above repute, and wno appeals to the plain undeistandlng ratber toan ti e rrc;u1k-a ot the fcooi. we announce to you our l.fj ot-ltioii and intention to render your alm in intra lion our nnrt served support, ia tbe belief t' at 11 M tot y will record tbe tiianipbaat disCl arke of all Its obligations and duties to the people." i'rHii(lent elect Cleveland, responding to the remarks made by General John Cochrane in tbe prmntation cf the add res, said: "I am pleased to receive from you. gentlemen, and your organization this assurauce of the support which I am anllll d to expect from all throughout the land, bnt which I am particularly pleased to be personally and specially a?ured of by the various bodies throUKhout tbe country. To begin the great labor which I bave before me, I need tue aid ot yoa all. The aurnce contained in the address I bave f xrectcd. and they art In accord with my wishes. Tills sreclal announcement of them, however. Civis me peculiar pleasure.

TERRIFIC RAILROAD COLLISION'. Dlraetrons Kesults of Una Freight Train Rnnlrs; Into Another. Niw Brunswick, N. J.. Feb. 7. At 3 o'clock this morning an extra freight ttain from Philadelphia, owing to a broken trcck, stopped upon the bridge over the Baritm River for repairs. While waiting a through Southern freight, which left Philadelphia at 10: SO o'clock last night, came dashing along through the city, and not until within 5C0 feet of the extra did the engineer see it, I he brakes were applied to no purpose. The engine of tbe freight struck the caboose of tbe extra, telescoped it, struck an oil tank, of which there were four in the train, and au explosion fallowed The burning oil and wrecked cars were thrown over and down from tbe blga bridge into the stre eis below. The barning oil ran throngn the gutters down the streets into Raritan Canal. This being covered with ice, tbe oil ran over and down the canal to the wall paper manufacturing establishment of Janeway A Co. This was soon toUl.y dtsiroyed, together with seven dwellings opposite. In tbe Immediate vicinity of the collision, aud just under tbe long bridge, was a building med as a box factory by tbe Consolidated Fruit Jar Company. This was destroyed, and the flames then spread to tbe main factory ot the company, which was also totally destroyed. By 6 o'cloca this morning tbe Harnes were under control. Tbe woodwork of the bridge was burned. Tbe damage to the structure is not yet estimated. Engineer French and Fireman Harrison, of the regular freight, jumped from the engine when tbey aw the inevitable collision, and escaped with but few bruise). A brakeman on tbe front of the train, Frank Dnmai, of Kensington. Pa., fsilcd to jump, and was carried down in tbe wrerksue into tbe street below, and was roasted to death. Patrick Dougherty, a young mechanic of this city, foolUbly entered the burning building of Janeway fc Co.. in search of tools, and has rot letn sctn ilnce. It is feared he. too, became a victim of the most terrib'c fire this city ever hal. But for tbe lavoring wind, the whole manmscturing part of the city would bave been destroyed. At no point on tne whole road could the accident have occurred st to disastrous a place, Tbe bnrning oil and cars were literally poured over and fiuns upon the rooN of tbe manufacturing establishments. Only a hatte d locomotive aud an unexploded oil tana atand upon the track. it is now thought that two brakemen on tbe oil train were alto burned todeatb. The less is estimated at between 500.000 aad fl.too.tor. fire er Rines were sent to the aid of the burning city from Elizabeth and Jersey City. Only one spsn of tbe bridge is damaged. Tbe tri'ke was tbe finest on tbe Pennsylvania Road. All travel on that road la greatly delayed as long detours bave to be made. 1 p. m. Ihe loss on Janeway it Co.s buildings, stock and plant is S175.CU0: insurance. (61.C03. The Consolidated Fruit Jar Company's loss is SS00 0'JO. fully insured. Tbe loss by railroad can not De ascertained for lack of willingness on tbe part of officials to irr part newi. Tne loss on dwelling boutea Is $10.00. The Insuranca is distributed among a large number, ot companies. Tbe bridge is cot weakened and trains are now running on time. One of the burnel buildings was a stable containing a number of bones, all of wblca were burned to death. Tbe accident was caused by tbe carelessness of the telegraph operator in not giving tbe proper signals on tbe east side of Raritan. HENDRICKS AT ATLANTA. Be Makes a Speech aad Was Greeted With Mach Cnthnstasm. Atlakta, Ga., Feb. 5 Hon. Thomas A. Hendricks and party reached Atlanta this morning at 4 o'clock, in a special car. At half-past 8 they were escorted to the Kimball House, where breakfast was served. The company at breakfast consisted of about thirty prominent cit'zena. A large crowd congregated about tbe hotel, and the Mayor introduced Mr. Hendricks, who spoke from the balcony, and said: Gentlemen of tbe State or Georgia, I did not expect to receive this welcome at yonr hands today, I accept tt ns a triome from a great State of this Union. cue tbat is firmly united with the great State of Indiana, from which 1 came. ( Apblatuel. 1 accept it with pleasure, because it is an honor done me by tbe people themselves. We bave recently, in tbe North as well as ia the fcoutb, passed through a great political coniest, l think tbe greatest tbe country has ever seen. It bag resulted, in my Judgment, most gloriously. Tbe country is for tbe first time in a great many years to be placed under tbe management of Democrats. I applause. I 1 believe tbat tbat change will be for the welfare not only of tbe wbite race, but tbe colored race ot our country, ie many of whom I see here to-day. Did you observe tat cf the toil.ions of votes cut the question was finally decided uon tbe ballot of 1,142 men in the State of New YoikT Tula entire country bad its political fortunes decided by tbat small vote, and when it came to bs known tbat tnere was 1.U2 of a majority for Cleveland and Hendrickain the State of New York, it was then known that the country had gone for the Lemocrats, and that a difference of 1,142 decided the judgment of 54.000.0C0 of people. So grand a spectacle bas never been witnessed in any country of tbe world. It la the tore of aentttoent tbat a majority shall govern and Republicans North and South bend their heads In respeC' to the judgment of the majority aa well at Democrats also; and Is It not au evidence of the Increased anion between all lections of the country t It aaa not in tte South that that small difference occurred. It was not In this empire State of Georgia that a small majority controlled 64.0C0.CO0 people, but it was in a Northern State: It was in New York, the great aad powerful Bute that gave a msjorily of 1,142, and North and South that b"came tbe judgment of all the peoDle. Sol think I can say to you that we stand in union more firmly to day than ever before. Applause. 1 After the speaking the ladies were driven over tba city and the gentlemen proceedei to the hall of the House of Representatives, where a reception was held, and several hundred people were presented to the Vice President. The party left for Birmingham, Ala., at 1 o'clock, and wili proofed from there to the New Orleans Exposition. There wa much enthusiasm over Hendricks. Hendricks' Reception at Birmingham. BisMiaciiAM, Ala . Feb. 5. Vice President elect Thomas A. Hendricks and party arrived this evening by the Georgia Pacific Railroad, en route to New Orleans. The party spend the night here, and part of to morrow will be occupied In visiting points of intereit about tba eity. Although not tilt his arrival was it known that Mr. Hen

dricks would stop here, and despite the fact that his train was an hour late, a great crowd was at the depot, and the distinguished visitor was welcomed by all the Democratic organizations of tbe city. Amid the whistling ot steam engines, salvos of artillery and cbeers and shouts there quickly gathered a multitude. Hendricks and party were escorted at ence to the opera-house, where he was introduced by Mayor Lane to an audience that packed the house in every part. When Mr. Hendricks rose he was greeted with long continued cheers. He returned thanks for the honor of his reception, and spoke of the pleasure it gave him to have the opportunity to see a town so much talked about over the country, lie spoke nearly an hour, and reviewed the Incidents of tbe campaign, referring to the platform of the Democratic party as indicating the policy of the coming administration. He spoke of his visit to Cleveland, abd taid the President-elect impressed him as an earnest, sagacious and honest man, wbo would act fairly and honestly toward all ihe pecple. Vice Presldent-Elcct llecdricks at New Orleans. New Orleans, Feb. 7. Vice Presidentelect Hendricks arrived to-day by special train. In response to aa address he said: Gk.ntlf.men of the Committee For yourselves and for tbe gentlemen In charge of the exposition pu ase accept my thanks for the cordial reception which you bave exiended tome. I have felt muca in eresttd in this greatenterprise front the time it was first mentioned, and that interest was inert ased when tbe Government of tbe United tHttea extended its fostering care over it by a handsome appropriation. Ihe sole purpose of my trip South at this time is to vis.t the exposition, and, if possible, contribute somewhat to its success. Tbe 8tatea and Territories come here with the best products of their soil and of their skilled labor; not only the States and Territories, but foreign countries bring in comparison ot their products. 1 understand that your most attractive displays is that made by Mexico. Mithin the memory of many of onr people there was War between tbat country and ours. Our roldlers and theirs met upon many battlefields. But now it is of great significance tbat we meet as friends to compare ibe excellence of our products, And, gentlemen, does this not suggest tbat this competition be followed by comcrcial relations beneficial to both Nations ? Mexico and the States of Central America now bring the products of their labor la comparison with oc rs, and may we not hope this will soon be followed by more important relations relations established by commerce between the countries? The existing ;frtendhip will be promoted and stiengtbcned by the exposition. There will follow, as 1 believe, commercial relations oX much greater lmitortance to both cciinirles than hare hitherto existed. May we not also hope your exposition will strengthen tbe bonds of friendabip between the States of tbo Union, and tbat wish result in increase! commercial exchanges belween tbe countries. For these reasons I have looked forward to its success with much solicitude. I trust all hindrances are past, and tbat the present fair weather, which follows tbe continuous storms, will be protracted In your section, and tbat the people of tbe North will not again be bound in y ice and snow, and tbat tbe great exposition wlli be a trreat success. Please

again accept my thanks for yonr cordial welcome to myself and traveling companions. MORE ARCTIC REVELATIONS. The Diary of Fitvate Meury Has Been Published-It Contains Some Sensational statements. Washington. Feb. 7. Tne journal of Private Benry, shot lor stealing provisions by order of Lieutenant Greely in the Arctic regions, covering tte period between October, 1S83, and Jane, 1S84, has been made public. lie write, under date of May 3: "He (Whistler) who was loudest In bis denunciation of tbe unfortunate wbo was tcinpttd to purloin a scrap of meat, was to-day caught In the commissary, having broken open tbe door, and was found with about a pound ot bacon In bis pocket." The entry of May 11 is: "The coward'y action in Greely of wantin to sboot Dr P.. aad also drew a rifle on Bender. Calls KUlinbury a liar ana apologizes to emutteu men. Four days later is the fe lcInz: "Yesterday Bit derber k. and Whistler bey row oat of doors, and some one stole Ellison's bacon, wbicb whs under tbe cnarge of Lieutenant Greely. A terrible strangling death by starvation actually bad no terror for us: we looked on with stolid indiflerence upon our coming fite. A few hours before death, instead of craving for food, tbey kept call leg for water, atd could badly be controlled or satisfied. All. vitb one exception, were uncon sclous for bonrs betöre dying. Poor Lockwood came out, bis bag to stand in the alley way wbile tbe moonshine distillerv was going on, and was tbe last to receive his potation. Kre tbe rest of us bad their rations he requested rcKtitlon of tbe dose from tbe stewaid. and upon t emg reprimanded by the oHicar for asking for such a tning irom tne stewsra, tie turned round to tne doctor, and atd, 'teil, I will go to tne fountain bead,' and be repeatei hit demand. Upon being absoiutely denied.be dropped to tbe floor, and nardly ever opened bis mouth again to utter au other word." May 23. after noting that Wbtitler is dying Jienry says: Called inUbe tent and was informed that five men bad maoe a sworn statement taat I avey stole Ellison's rations, and tbat tbe official record concerning it bad been tampered with. A. W. G., iffbe eoes die, dies the death of a miserable cowaid." On May 18 is the following entry: '-Poor Els 1 nteiry is sinking rapidly, and the doctor has given bim up. Lu6t night Dr. P. and Lieutea ant O. bad another squabble over the medicine The majority of us fourteen have given qd all bopes ol seeing our friends aeain, but a few bave still a chance, at tne conclusion ot tats terrible tragedy, to be welcomed with universal acclama tion aa wortby frontiersmen ot Uncle etam. and as men wbo bave made tbemsclvea immortal fcr a splendid victory and innumerable sufferings hitherto incomparable In the annals of Arctic ex ploration, and against all laws of nature." a he Dotes ot tne first lour day a in June area brief memoianda of tbe rapidly sinking condition of those left, Thete were made just prior ta his being shot. Extracts from other diaries show a deplorable state of a flair. Insubordination prevailed to considerable extent, and quarreling, sometimes leading to blows, was not an uncommon occur rence ergeant Brainard's dlay is in bis personal po session and not obtainable, and 6ergent Connell declines to allow his diary to be inspected, stating mat it was written witn tbe express understand ing tbat no one but General Hazen sbould read it. TUE TOMBS CROWDED. The Court Boom Thronged at the Time IShort Was Arraigned for Examination. New York, Feb. 7. An immense throng of Irish Nationalists, members of the Fenian Broth erhood, dynamiters and others crowded the Tombs Police Court this afternoon, when Richard Short, wbo f tabbel Captain Phe'an fa O'Donovau Rosa's orüee, was arraigned for examination. Tbe police force waa also well represented. When I'helan appeared, and 8hort bad been led to the bar. Short s counsel said he would like to know if Pbelan had been searched. Judge Patterson replied tbat besupposed he bad, out directed tbe Klice to search bim. Tbe Sergeant pat bis hand among the bandages which supported Phelan's left arm and pulled oat a Colt's five-shooter, with a long barrel. There was quite a sensation in court when the revolver was discovered. Short laughed nervously, but seemed relieved when tbe weapon was taken from tbe Captain. Short's counsel asked tbe Court to adjourn, on the ground that be bad Jost come from Albany, and was unprepared for examination. Tne prosecution opposed adjournment. The Judge finally set the case down for Saturday next Tbe prisoner's counsel made a motion to reduce his client's bail from 11,003 to J2.(oo bat the Court denied tbe motion, saying tbe bail was none too mach in a case like this. Going- to Kojoy Themselves. Wabhikgtoit, Feb. 9 Colonel R. G. Ingersoll and Stephen A. Dorsey, of Star Boute fame, are about to make a tour In Europe. Both bave realized handsomely out of their ranch interests in the far West, and mean to take a recess and seek the unalloyed enjoyment of life. Mr. Dorsey will begone a year or twa, while Colonel Ingeroll proposes to be abroad with his family at least five years. Colonel Ingersoll, it not a millionaire, is pretty well assured of an income of 1 100,000 a year for the future, and proposes from this time on to take life easy.

KHARTOUM FALLEN.

Great Excitement Over Khartoum, and Anxiety a8 to the Fate of General Gordon. England Will Avenge the Losa of Khartoum and Humble the Arrogant Mahdi. TOE FALL OF KHARTOUM. Colonel Wilson Finds tbe Arab Hordes in Full Possession of the City. Loxbo, Feb. 5, 10 a. m. Intelligence his just been received here that Khartoum ha3 been captured by the Arabian rebels. The whereabouts of General Gordon are anknown. He is probably a prisoner in the bands of the victor?. The Daily Chronicle says a telegram was received at the war office last night from General Wolseley announcing the fall of Khartoum. 10:15 a. m. General Wolseiey telegraphs that Khartoum has fallen. He says that when Colonel Wilson, who went from Metemneh to Khartoum, reached the latter place, he found it in the hands of rebels. He returned to Metemneh under a heavy fire from both banks of the river. 10:30 a. m. The Daily Telegraph, on official authority, confirms the report of the fall ef Khartoum. It says the rebels secured the city by treachery. Noon. The morning papers issued extra editions in which they continue to affirm the fall of Khartoum, bnt the War Office, as yet has given out no official intelligence in regard thereto, and refuses to state the character of the dispatches received from General Wolseley, or to declare whether the report is true. The report that Khar t jam had been taken by the rebels reached Kort bv messengers from Gubat, bnt it is said no official dispatch from Colonel Wilson, confirming the report has been received by General Wolseley. It ia possible that Colonel Wilson was unable to reach Khartoum, owing to heavy fire of the enemy, and his return gave rise to the report that Khartoum had been captured At this hour no official confirmation of the report bas been published, and bo far it rests wholly on the statements contained in the Chronicle and Telegraph, The News Fnlly Confirmed. Lokdox, Feb. 5, 12:30 p. m. The War Office has issued the following telegram from General Wolseley, annonncing that the fall of Khartoum took placs on January 20. lie says Colonel Wilson arrived at Khartoum January 28, and was greatly surprised to find that the enemy were in possession of tbat place. He immediately Btarted on his return down tbe river and proceeded under a feeavy fire from the rebels. When some miles below the Shubluka Cataract, Colonel Wilson's steamers were wrecked, but he and his whole party managed to reach an island in safety were they are secure. A steamer has gene to bring them back to the British camp near lletemneh. General Wolseley says he has no information regarding the fate of General Gordon, and does not know whether he is dead or alive. . 2 p. m. There is ne ; longer any doubt that the Mahdi holds possession of Khartoum. Some hopes are entertained that General Gordon may still be holding out in the citadel of tbe town. Meanwhile tbe excitement in London and everywhere throughout the British Isles where tbe result is known, is rising ti fever heat. Clubsand public resorts of every description are thronged with crowds ef peoDle eager to catch the least syllable of intelligence from tbe distant Egyptian desertThrough Fleet street and the dtrand it is almost impossible to make one's way, so crowded are those thoroughfares with throngs of enrions and excited citizens. Most people take a gloomy view of the position of British troops in the 8ondan. The jubilant gladness which has characterized England in regard to Egypt, ever since the welcome news of Stewart's successful arrival in the neighborhood of Metemneh was received, bas given way to universal depression, and expressions of dismay and foreboding come from almost everybody. It is too eariy to estimate the influence of tbe news on the political situation. The War Office is besieged with army officers tendering their services for active duty in the Soudan. Numerous telegrams are being received from othcers throughout the antry, asking assignments to rescue the ezpedi tion, abonld the Government conclude to take such action. The capture of Khartoum created grave fears, especially in army circles, for the safety of General ßtewart and his army. A number of military officers of repute even express the opinion tbat unless reinforce ments are hurried forward to Kortt, the fall of Khartoum may lead to disasters to the forces under Lord Wolseley and General Earle. A cabinet council bas been announced to meet at once. Mr. Gladstone is fearfully disturbed by the news, and some people believe he will resign. How the City Was Captured. Losdon, Feb. 5. Native reports say that the Mahdi had 60,000 men in the vicinity of Khartoum, and he in trod aced a number of his emissaries into the city. These emissaries mingled freely with the native troops under General Gordon, and by bribe!, threats, and working on their religions feeling, induced them to mutiny. Seven thousand of the garrison deserted to the rebels, leaving Gordon only 2.500 faithful soldiers. With this small force he attempted to hold the oity against the Mahdi'a great army, bnt after revere fighting, in which a large number of rebels were killed, he was compelled to surrender. When Sir Charles Wilson reached Khartoum he found the Mabdt's forces had oc3uJ)ied both town and citadel He tried to and and ascertain tbe fate of Gordon, but this step he found impossible. Tbe enemy's guns wers turned upon him in fall force. Ue was, therefore, compelled to turn his back upon the fallen city and return to Gubat, without finding oat whether Gordon was dead or alive. 3 p. m, The news of the downfall of Khartoum has created a grave apprehension in regard to tbe whole Egyptian problem among members of the Cabinet. Mr. Gladstone and Karl Granville started for London as soon as the news reached them. A Cabinet council will be held this evening. Military authorities are of tbe opinion that General Gordon sent the greater part of his troot down the Nil to meet Stewart's forces, and so depleted the garrison in the town and citadel of Khartoum, and that an attack by tbe enemy from Omdurman was thus rendered mnch easier. Tb greatest

activity prevails at the War Department.

Many cmcials remained on duty au last nigbt 4 p. m. Lord Wolseley telegraphs that ne does not consider the British position at Gubat in any danger. Cabinet Meeting; Held The British Force In rgjpt to Be Betnforced from India, the Mediterranean and Engjland. Losdon, Feb. C General Wolseley tele graphs from Korti to the war office this afterneon tbat a courier had arrived from the British camp near Metemneh, who reports that the rebels at Metemneh have become defiant since hearing of the fall of Khartoum. The courier also says an attack on Gubat may be looked tea, at any moment, as the rebels expect reinforcements from Khar toum. Lord Wohe'.ey states that he will re main quiet pending further orders from the government. The Cabinet met at 11 o'clock th's mornit g to consider what course is to be taken in k gard to the present Egyptian emergency. It was decided to send telegraphic orders to India for a dispatch of Indian troops to Suakim, and meanwhile reinforce the garrison at Saakim by drafts of troops from England and the Mediterranean. The consensus of opinion in the Cabsust is in favor of a strong, active aud vigorous policy. The Ministry will sanction any demand of Lord Wolseley which will aid in the defeat of the Mahdi and will secure the release of General Gordon, if alive, or wreak vengeance upon Arabs if slain. The telegraph line between London and Karti is entirely occupied with dispatches between the Cabinet and Lord Wolseley. Astonishment has been caused by the report that the Cabinet at its session to-day considered a dispatch received from Lord Wolseley asking instructions. In this dispatch Wolseley informs the Government tbat he will be unable to reach Khartoum in less time than five weeks, when the hot season will be commenced. He assures the Ministry that he feels confident of his ability to successfully attack Khartoum and defeat the False Prophet, but he says the operations necessary to achieve these results will "now be difficult and hazardous. Later Details Gordon' certain. Fate Still Cd. Losdok, Feb. 6. General Wolse'ey's reply to the dispatch of the Government, giving him carte blanche to operate in the Soudan, is expected by noon to-morrow. Colonel Wortley was in charge of only one of Colonel Wilson's three steamers, which succeeded in reaching Gubat from Khartoum (two others having been wrecked) furnishes a detailed report of the movements of the expedition. This shows that the three steamers have in the command of Colonel Wilson, and reached Khartoum January 23, following tbe course of the White Nile. On reaching Khartoum it was found to be utterly impossible to land troops. Then followed a description of the firing by the rebels and the return of the steamers, as given in yesterday's Associated Press reports. Continuing, Colonel Wortley says: "The Government horse, of Khartoum, appeared to be wrecked. One man was killed and five wourded dnring the attack on tbe steamers. Colonel Wilson's steamer was wrecked four miles above the enemy's position, below tbe bottom of Shnbalaka Cataract. The second steamer was wrecked January 2i. We reached Gubat in eftiall boats the Eameday. That Khartoum fell January 23 is certain. General Gordon's fate is still in doubt. The reports in regard to him are conflicting. Tbe general opinion, however, was tbat he was killed. Some say he is with the Greeks in their church at Khartoum. Tbe fall of Khartoum has decided the Shnkriyeh tribes to join El Mahdi, which places both banks of tbe Nile ander the control of the enemy. The natives greatly fear the Eogli&h, aud the advance of General Earle's column is awaited with anxiety natives say El Mahdi is by them. The bard pressed for supplies, and that he had great difficulty In persuading the Emirs to attack us. A messenger from El Mahdi reached Colonel Wilson January 29. He said General Gordon had adopted El Mahdi's uniform. The courier brought the following message from El Mahdi: "I call upon you to surrender. I shall not write again. If you do not become Mohammedans I will wipe you off the face of tbe earth." The statement is confirmed tbat Fnraz Pasha treacherously made terms with El Mahdi, whereby the latter was enabled to capture Khartoum. General Wolseley sends the following dispatch: "Talbot's convoy reached Gubat safely. The enemy at Metemneh is entirely inactive since January 28. The rebel force there is estimated at between 2,000 and 3,000, ot whom 250 are horsemen and 500 have rifles. Our men are in good health. The wounded are doing well. The Kabbabiah tribes are still carrying messages and sapplies for us to Gakdul Wells A messenger has been sent to ascertain the fate of General Gordon." The announcement is confirmed that the Cabinet Council to-day has decided to give General Wolseley complete direction as to the coarse to pursue in the 8oudan. He has been instructed to take all measures necessary to the successful operation of the campaign. The Government will give him any assistance he may need by dispatching trcops from bnakim to Berber. General Wolseley will make every effort possible to save Gordon if alive. The wildest rumors are afloat in London to night relative to affairs in the Soudan. It is said by some that General Gordon was shot during the attack on Khartoum. The latest authentic news from there is that contained in Colonel Wortley 's report. The Government continues to monopolize the wires, and even Private messages either way are refused transmifsion. The decision of the Cabinet In gieing Wolseley carte blanche has caused the liveliest joy everywhere. Grooos of people are gathered in the streets eagerly reading the latest issues Of the evening papers. MSBwaB-a-B-a-asrs-a Lord Wolseley Given Carte Blanche. Los dos, Feb. 6 It is understood the Cabinet council to-day decided to give Lord Wolseley carte blatcbe to take any measures he deems necessary for the rescue of General Gordon, if alive, and to make use of such military measures as he deems advisable to regain the ground lost in the Soudan by the fall of Khartoum. Among tbe alternatives suggested to General Woljeley are tbe immediate recapture of Khartoum and tbe employment, if necessary, of Indian troops to reopen the Berber route. A Clcrg-yman'a Strang- Story. Losnoir, Feb. 6. Arab seems to have had something to do with bringing about Gordon's downfall, if the story told to-day by a prominent clergyman is to be credited. This clergyman publishes a letter in the afternoon edition of the London Globe about meeting in this city last November an Egyptian who bad been Prefect of Police nnder Arabia, The Prefect and preacher became well acquainted. On Christmas las tbey had a long conversation concerning the Egyptian situation. The clergyman expressed the hope that Lord Wolseley would soon enter Khartoum. At this the Prefect laughed and said General Gordon was perfectly safe where he was. and Wolseley would not enter Khartoum. Wilfrid Biunt, tbe Prefect eon tinned.

was the only living man able to effect for England a peaceful solution of tbe Soudan question. El Mahdi cai confidence in him, and would accept him as a mediator. 8o far as Lord Wol&eley'; expedition was concerned, (he Prefect taid. El Mahdi had arranged to allow it to approach Khartoum without any regular opposition. The Trophet might fight at or near Shendy, but if be did it would be merely for the purpose of tempting Wolseley on into further and greater risks. On no account, however, would El Mahdi fight a decisive battle until the liritish forces were massed in the vicinity of Khartoum. General Gordon, tbe Prefect insisted, was already, at the time of the conversation, virtually a prisoner. His so called defense of Khartoum wasameie form, as El Mahdi was net engaged in any attack on the town, because it was practically in Lis power, and he could take it whenever he pleaw d. The Prophet's plan was to allow Lord Wolseley's army to approach Kb arte um; then enter th city and take possession, and then fight Wolseley from that great point cf advantage. The Prefect always insisted that Gordon would net be killed by El Mahdi. The clergyman esjs he recalls this almost prophetic discourse by Araba'a Prefect of Police, especially as he has ascertained that tte min while in London was there aa an emUsary ot El Mahdi. The last words the man said to the clergyman were: "General Gcrdon will not be killed. Le Mahdi vous feia payer par ie nez pour Gordon." SITUATION lx'xiIE S0UDAX.

The British Cabinet Council Anxious to Have Wolseley Accept the Responsibility. Los do -v, Feb. 7. The Cabinet Council which was convened at noon to-day re mained in session until 3:30 p. ra. Much disappointment was expressed by the ministers at the non-arrival of dispatches from General Woleeley. It i? rumored that he declines to take the initative in beginning a vigorous campaign in the present tropical heat, and proposes to act solely under the directions ot the Government, This is understood to be General Wolseley's answer to yesterday's action of tbe Cabinet, Tbe ministers met yesterday and shirked the responsibility for further proceedings in the Soudan by giving General Wolseley carte blanche to do as he pleases. This decision;was hailed with delight by everybody but Wolseley, who cow tosses the burden of responsibility back to the cabinet and sajs in effect, "All right, if you want ajfew more men slaughtered I am here to obey orders; but please tell me bow you wish it done." The otiicials ia Downing street are much perturbed to-night, and earnest dispatches have been sent to General Wolseley, coupled with the demand for an immediate reply. Most of the Ministers hoped to leave town to-night and spend the Sabbath at their country houses, but they bave all felt constrained to reman here. Another council may be heid tomorrow, and it will certainly be held on Monday. The French Press Hitter on England. Loxdos, Feb. 7. The comments of the French press upon the disaster in the Soudan contain nothing bat bitter ievilings against England and everything that is English. The Gallic roosters are crowing now to retaliate for the exultation which has been expressed by English newspapers over every success won by China in repelling the French attacks in Tonquin and Formoea. Some of the statements of the Paris papers are as absurd as they are venomous. Apparently ninety-nine Frenchmen out of a hundred believe that there was a large garrison of British troops at Knartoum, instead of one British officer and a few hundred of native and Egyptian soldiers. The boulevard editors swell with pride at tbe idea that M. Oliver Pain led tha ttoiming party which captured Khartoum, and they write about the ex-communist in panegyrical terms which would be fulsome if he were a hero. As a matter of fact, Fain is at Metemneh, and tbe most trustworthy accounts that can be obtained from tbe native spies show that he is in a condition cf funk. He fears cspture at the hands of tbe British, in which case there is no doubt but tbat he would be promptly hanged by the troops, who are incensed at Gordon's fate, and he equally fears to return to the Mahdi, wbo Is said to hold Pain responsible for the defeat of the Arabs at Gakdul and Aber-Klea. EUROPEAN TRESS ON KHARTOUM. The London Times on the Situation in the Soudan and Elsewhere. Lou don, Feb, 6. The Times' editorial db cussicn of hut night's news from Egypt: ro words ot ours are adequate to expre tbe mingled feeling of dismay, consternation and incienant disgust which bavs been universally evoked by this news. Tbe present sitnation is the lamentable result of a Ions; course of disregard ot the elementary maxins of statesmanship. The country is obliged to confess that everything has been done tbat could be done to add to tbe risks of defeat. Advice bas been spumea, tine wasted, opportunity lost, the splendid valor of oar soldiers, which offered a last chance for relieving tbe mistakes ot a policy, handicapped by tbe choice of a line of march which was at tbe aame time Ions and difficult and without means of communicating, and without a base of supplies by tbe lose of Khartoum, which was his objective point. Lord YVolselev's whole expedition is in the air. Tbe concentration of his forces is tbe brat necessity which confronts Wolseley. but where shall be concentrate? Tbe only effective bae is Snaklm, and to make this available Osman Dlgna must be vanquished and tbe road to Berber opened. General Gordon must be saved or avenged. Tbe honor of tbe country must be vindicated at whatever cost. In another place the Times says: A fall of that solitary figure (Gordon) holding aloft tbe flag of England in tbe face of the hordes of tbe sons of Islam will reverberate through every bazaar of Oairo and Calcutta. Tbe result will te a long acd deliberate abandonment of respect for tbe British Government and its officials bv the followers ot Islam, but Ea gland will save Ueneral Gordon If alive, and if slain will avenge his death. Woe to bis murderers if he has been killed. The French Press oa the Khartoum Disaster. Paris, Feb 6 The French newspapers In their comments upon the ns Isfort une at Khartoum almost without exception agree in the opinion that England will prove herself fully eqoal to the situation, bad as it is. The Debate expresses the belief that England will net permit her authority in the Soudan to he diminished because of the disaster at Khartoum, although she may come to terms with El Mahdi. The Debats thinks, however, tbe best thing England can do is to evacuate the Soudan and prepare for tbe defeme of Egypt proper, where the spirit of revolution is already rife. . Defaulting Cashiers. Clxyelakd, Feb. 9. Charles Collins, the cashier for Hajs & Co., who has been missing fcr some days, Is said to be a defaulter for a large sum, not stated. He was a prominent Mason, having been recorder for a number of years ot Holyrood Commandery Of Knights Templar. His wife left him some time ago because ot his attentions to anott iv woman. Niw Yobk, Feb. 9 Tb cashier of to Liverpool, London & Globe Insurance Company's Bank, in this city, is a defaulter.