Indiana State Sentinel, Volume 32, Number 8, Indianapolis, Marion County, 24 March 1886 — Page 1

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&iatcr Yocrhees ca tha High. Eni ts Permanent Health Kill. laLrvdaced in th Hoim by ImdW antana The Farce in the Senate House fceneatioe The Reason Why General nod Personal Special to the Sentinel. Washijgtow, March 22. Senator Voorbees tu mach better to-day and able to take a drive, which did him much good. He is now on the high road to permanent health, . and in a day or two will be well enough, he think?, to deliver his speech in support of the President against the Edmunds resolution. The Senator will make one of the ablest speeches upon the subject that has or will be delivered. House Bills Introduced by Indlanians. E pedal to the Sentinel. Washihwtoh, March 22. Members of the Indiana delegation introduced the following bills to-day in the House: By Mr. Howard: Extending provisions of the act of March 9, 1ST8, granting pensions to soldiers and sailors of the war of 1812 and their widows; to joldiers of Tippecanoe campaign of 1811 and their widows; pensioning Saler B. Decker and Sarah Vail; authorizing and directing the Secretary of the Treasury to purchase for use of the United täte? real estate situated in the city of Jeffersonville, immediately opposite the depot of the United States Quartermaster's Department, with a frontage on Elkin aresue of 795 feet, at a cost not to exceed $8 per front foot, to be measured on Elkin avenue, and to have erected thereon abuiklisg to be occupied by the military Storekeeper on duty at the depot of the Quartermaster's Department in that city at a C03t not to exceed $10, OX); cost of ground and building not to exceed $18,000; to pay Isaac II. Wheat, of Jefferson County, $200 for a horse taken from him by military forces in July, It C3. By Mr. Holman: Fof the relief of the Greenaburg Limestone Company. By Mr. Kleiner: To pension Thomas Deitser and Marion Reeves. By llr. Steele: for the relief of Joseph Culbertson. The Senatorial Farce. Washikuton, March 22. In the Senate today, Senator Jackson, of Tennessee, delivered an effective speech against the Edmunds resolution. He, as well as Kenna, showed cp the position occupied by Edmunds and Sherman as inconsistent. It is regarded by many that the dead lock is practically at an end. The Democrats are trying to show to She Republicans, there is punishment flation has been broken, and the position of the Republicans so absurd that death to their scheme has long since occurred, hence the pounding now being given them by the Democrats is a sort of a final farewell. The people are tiring of the farce and demanding something new. The Hons Stirred I'p. Fpecial to the Sentinel . . Waj hi5gtc March 22. Chaplin Milburn - created another sensation by offering a soniek . what sensational paper, but this time deoled his energies to have the members freed from the vice of the gamiDg table. Last week it was intemperance and just now . comes gambling. He will week by week touch upon all the vices known in this catalogue of crime, and as this is to be a very long session he will find time to get to the . end. Rumor has it that he is "on to the racket" of some of them and hopes through the effacy of prayer he will be able to lead them into the paths of righteousness and reform star-eyed Gods not civil service reform. Democrats Yho Ask Republicans to be Continued in Office, fpecial to tbe Sentinel. WA.Hi56Tox,3Iarcb 17. It may be interesting to tbe many true and hard working Democrats of Indiana, who believe that P.pablicans should not be continued in position in the various departments the real cause for their retention. I called at all of , the departments this afternoon and while there was shown a very interesting set of papers, which shows the duplicity and bypociscy of men Lclding high positions in the Government and ttterapting to make Lelieve to their Democratic constituents that they are in earnest when they say they want the Republicaca turned out and Democrats put in their places. The tell-tale papers, which I saw and at is no one's business how I got access to them enough to say they were not what sorre , tecaiors ana ii?presentativ2s may call "private papers." . Of the list of .employes of the department referred to, the papers showed there to be If) rervrn whom the ChJpf tit tbe Dpnartmeet Lad discharged, for the purpose, as he says, ot giving an opportunity to Democrats. In the first place, tsne of the 100 were occupying positions in the classified or civil service rule, but all were beyond its jurisdiction. Tbeee PK) Republicans were either discharged or given to tnderstand their services would no longer be required after a certain date. This information was no soonsr communicated than each of the persons rushed to some Democratic Senator or Representative and solicited his influence for retention, and in erery case it seemsit waa followed with uccess.vJ a examination of the papers I found among others the names of the following distinguished Democrats who pose as the champions of true Democracy, and hold out to their Democratic constituent the alleged impossibility to get places for them. While saying this to tbeir political friends, and at the same time lending their influence to retain in position a lot of Republicans, is one of the beautiful consistencies of patriotism and fidelity to one's friends. The list here given is not complete, but enough to show which way the wind blows. The names are well known tbe country ovr, and annoog them

are I km. A. H. iarlaid, Attorney General; Hob. L. Q. C. Lamar, Secretary of the Interior; Hon. W. C. "Whitney, Secretary of the Narvy ; Colonel Daniel L. Lamont, Private Secretary to the President. Hon. W. 8. Rosecrans, Register of the Treasury; Hon. J. C. S. Dlackburn, Senator from Kentucky; Hon. Arthur II. Gorman, Senator from Maryland ; Hen. W. W. Eaton, ex-Senator from Connecticut; Senator McPherson, from Ne' Jersey; Senator Randall L. Gibson, from "Louisiana; Senator Francis M. Cockerell, from Missouri; Senator James B. Eustis, from Louisiana; Senators James L. I'cgh and John S. Morgan, from Alabama; Representatives Edward S. Bragg, of

"Wisconsin: William M. Springer, of Illinois; Barnes Compton, of Maryland; Samuel J. Randall, of Pennsylvania; George D. Wise, of Virginia; Archibold M. Bliss, of New York; Frank Lawler, of Illinois; John M. Daniels, of Virginia; (United States Elect.) Civil Service Commissioner Trenhalm; Hon. John Good, Solicitor General. A number of other Democratic names shine repleudent on the papers, and out cf the entire number there are the names of but four Republicans asking the retention or promotion of any one. The Republicans, are Senators Plumb, of Kansas, andTlatt, of Connecticut; and Representative Butterworth, of Ohio; and Cannan, of Illinois. It may be Interesting to know why the Democratic heads of departments recognize the petitions and solicitations of Republican Senators and Representative who wish to keep in office their party friends. The instances here cited are simply from one branch of a department, and it is safe to speculate that the same is going on in every department of the Government, Things are sadly out of joint and if this continues longer sheol will be to pay generally. The Beason Why. Special to tbe Sentinel. "Washington, Mareh 22. The article -contained in these dispatches a few days ago, showing how and by whom Republicans were being retained in office through Democratic influence, has stirred up what might be termed an unpleasant odor. The names of many who appeared and were printed was - no doubt a surprise to those who read it, but the surprise to the honorable gentlemen who figured in it that any publicity should be given, was in fact greater than any one would have imagined. In their opinion it is all right to recom mend the retention of Republicans, but it is all wrang to make it public. "You have played the d I with me," said one of the guilty parties to me to-night, "by printing my name in connection with the matter (referring to the article). I have re ceived at least ten letters from persons whom I wanted to have placed in positions, but did not, and that I unfortunately did recommend the retention of two Repub licans, who made such strong appeals, that I could not resist. I am being d d from one end of my district to the other." "Is it not proper that your Democratic friends should abuse you?" said I. "No." -Why?" "For the reason I am a representative f the people." "Republicans, I suppose, elected you?" "The families of two I had retained voted for me." "Then there are no Democrats who voted for you who should be rewarded for party serrice?'' "Yes; but I am positively sure of the Democratic votes, while if I can help a Re publican now and then it breaks the force of party lines and gives me Republican votes." "Then you mean to be understood as ex erasing purely selfish convictions to keep yourself in Congress -and put the 'boys' off with taffy?" "I have a close district, and I must protect my own interest." "Is it to the interest of your constituents that you should thus protect yourself?" "This is my fourth term, and I think my constituents are satisfied with me from the iact they return me." "Do you not think you would be making yourself more 'solid,' as the boys say, were you to come out fairly and demand the removals of Republicans, instead of their retention, and place Democratic boys and girls in the department?" "Perhaps I would; but the trouble is here: To get all who ask positions, would be impoe sible; and if I get one a place and not an other, I am accused of partiality; and by the civil service law an excuse is made that no vacancies are being filled except by competitive examination. This scares them off, and relieves Congressmen from a wonderful lot of embarrassment." Tell me one thing. Why is it you go to the Capitol and 'cuss' the Administration for not turning every mother's son of the Re publicans out of office, and the next day go to the "White House and fell the President his Administration is just as it should be, and in harmony with your sympathies?" "Because it is policy." "How policy?" "I can't afford to be on terms other than friendly with the President. By abusing him when not in his presence I strengthen myself with the people." "Then you are playing both cards to win?" "There may come a time when tk e President will see the necessity of making many change, and if that should come I will stand a good chance for having my friendä rewarded. "When the President says turn them out, I am.with him. As long as the disposition exists to not make many changes a conservative position is necessary, though the workers may demand otherwise, and while it is impossible to do for all of them, it issafer and, perhaps, better to do nothing." Mora. You can't trust every man who yells when be is a candidate. Th Love-Sick Senator. Special to tbe Sentinel. . Wafhixgto, March 0. The strange conduct of Senator Jones, of Florida, continues

to excite comment, not only among his Sen

atorial associates, but among all wbo take an Interest in political affairs. lie has been in Detroit for many months attempting to win the hand and heart of a wealthy young lady who moves in the best circles of that city. He has not occupied his seat during this session. Iiis absence seriously embarrasses the committees of which he is a member, notably those on Commerce and Naval Affairs. Leading Democrats from Florida, exasperated at this state of things, are insisting chat Governor Terry appoint a successor to Mr. Jones. They hold that he has the power to do so under the Constitution, which confers upon him t je jower "to 11 vacancies which occur by resignation or therwise." Senatorial courtesy might prevail to keep Jones in the seat until the end of bis term, but these gentlemen hold that the experiment is worth trying. As matters now stand Florida is only half represented in the Senate, and the Democratic side is short a vote in the Senate and in the important committees of which Jones is a member. The most charitable construction put upon Senator Jones' strange conduct is that his mind is affected, and that he has no real appreciation of what he is doing. ' Whether sane or mentally unbalanced, it looks unfair that his State and his party should be left short one vote by his conduct, whether it is dictated by folly or insanity. His term expires in 1887. But for this vagary he would probably have succeeded himself, as he was an able man and popular with his party in Florida. Of course, whether sane or insane, he could not now receive a re-election. Representative Dahn' Successor. Special to tbe Sentinel. "Washington, March 21. The friends of ex-Congressman E. John Ellis are urging him to return to Louisiana and make the race for the seat in Congress recently left vacant by the death of Congressman Michael Hahn. He has received more than 100 letters from friends in regard to it. Mr. Ellis says he docs not desire to enter the scramble. He has made about $15,000 during the past year in his law practice, and is not ambi tious to drop it for the salary of a Congress man. He says that he ran $1,000 behind each year he was in Congress. If Mr. Ellis refuses to take the nomination, it is not known who will be selected. Mr. Ellis, was a very popular Congressman for the ten years he was in Congress. Skiver Coinage. Special to the Sentinel. "Washikotok, March 21. Representative Stone's silver speech was different from the usual run of silver speeches, in that Mr. Stone did not deem it essential to present a bewildering aggregation of statistics, or long extracts from official reports. He spoke clearly and forcibly, opposing suspension of coinage, but not committing himself wholly to free coinage, although ie ex pressed his belief that as between the two he should choose free coinage. Mr. Stone's position, it is believed, foreshadows the lonservative action which the House will take. There is little likelihood that Mr. Bland's bill will pass. As between suspension and free coinage, there is a middle ground upon which the majority seem inclined to rest, "the House hasihown overwhelming opposition to suspension. It will row refuse to commit itself to free coinage, although Mr. Bland says he can not for the life of him see the consistency of such a position. If silver is good at all for money, it is as good as gold and should be coined without limitation, he urges. This was the first day of the regular debate on the free coinage bill. Two more Saturdays will be given to speech making, and on tbe Thursday following a vote will be taken. The present law will probably continue in operation until another session. General and Personal. Special to tbe Sentinel. Washisctx, March 22. Hon. John A. Finch and General J. R. Carnahan, of Indianapolis, arrived to-day. Clarence R. 8. Gaily and S. G. Dechon, of Crawfordsville, are in the city. Mr. R. . H. Stewart, of Indiana, was to-day appointed a I'ostoffice Inspector, to go oa duty April 1. In the House to-day a bill was parsed granting to Mrs. Hancock, widow of the late General Hancock, a pension of $2,000 a year There were forty-six votes against the passage of the bill. The Michigan City delegaticn, who are here for the purpose of saying their lighthouse, which the Board hae ordered discontinued, called on Secretary Manning this morning, accompanied by Senator Harrison and Congressmen Ford and Holman. Harry Francis, of that city, pointedly and briefly laid the facts before the Secretary, whereupon the latter called a special meeting of the Light house Board for next Wednesday, when the whole matter will be submitted, and a favorable consideration of the controversy is contemplated. Cowardly Act of a Jealous Girl. Des Moixes, Iowa, March 21. The girl, Jessie Carter, who was shot last Thursday by her companion, May Foster, died yesterday. Both girls were of the demi-monde, though in appearance quite ladylike. The cause of the shooting was jealousy, both b?ing in love with the same young man. Thür day morning, about 9 o'clock, Jese w.t standing by a bureau, combing hr hair, when her companion approached hr from behind and fired two shots, one taking effect in tbe bead, the other in the back. The wounded girl fell on the bed, and her assailant was too much terrified to finish the deed, but kept her in that condition for six hours, when - they were discovered by the young man who w.-'S tbe cause of the troub'e. The wounded girl, whose name is Jessie Carey, and her home in Cascade, Dubuque County, was taken to the hospital, where she died yesterday. May Foster, whose real name is not known, is in jail. Fonnd Dead. Special to tbe Sentinel. Rochester, Ind., March 20. Early this morning Jarvis Jeflries, of Richland Township, was found dead lr a ditch upon bis farm. Tbe supposition U be wsj Inspecting It, bad a fainting spell and fell lue downward and was drowned. The water did not exceed six inches in depth. Jeffries was a prominent fanner and the sad event has casta (loom ever tbe entire community.

THE STRIKE SPREADING

Union 8witchmen in Everv Railroad Yard in Kansas City, Missouri, Quit Work. Vice President Hoxle's ProposHlon"NotJ.. p table to the Knights of Labor Railroad Property Burned et Big Springs, Teias. A Kaxsas Citt, March 22. At 9 o'clock this morning tbe sounding of locomotive whistles signaled the inauguration of an other strike. At that hour the Union switchmen La every railroad yard in the city quit work, and freight business generally was stopped. Tbe Chicago and Alton officials made up a train by the help of non-union men and sent it out, but the strikers are said to have boarded and stopped it at the eastern city limits. The Wabash is working a force, sufficient, the officials say, to handle city freight, and being under the protection of the Federal Court, have invoked the pro tection of the United States Marshal; A mass meeting of strikers will be held at noon. At present the cause of the strike can not be learned. ome of the men say: "We bad orders from the headquarters of tbe Knights of Labor." Tbe switchmen made a general demand for advance in wages a week ago of the various roads and it was granted, and there are flving rumors to the effect that several other departments are to be ordered out. j ; .The local railroad officials unite in( saying that the strike was a complete surprise to them. The men made no com plain t4 since the recent settlement. Eusiness fct the Stock Yards is about suspended and en 'the Board of Trade wheat dropped two cents in as many seconds. It is said that the truckmen and section bands are also out, but this is not confirmed. They did not resume work this afternoon for the reason that business is practically suspended. Orders are being sent to points beyond here by railroad officials to refuse perishable freight. Including the Missouri Pacific there are fifty crews of yardmen on eleven roads engaged in this strike. There were two trains tbat started out over the Chicago and Alton Road.' but men from the surrounding groups jumped aboard the cars and applying the brakes stopped the trains in the lower yards and no attempt was made to get them further. A meeting of the representatives of all the roads is being held this afternoon to consider the situation. It is reported that the most of the packing bouses will close to-morrow. Plankinton & Armour discharged one-fourth of their forces to-day. The great Smelting "Works at Argentine will also be compelled to shut down. Large quantities of perishable freight is cow on the trains in the yards awaiting transfer or shipment, and the loss will be great if they do not speedily move it. As nearly as can be ascertained, the strike was ordered by the switchmen s division because of complaints that the agreement made last week was not kept by some of the TQfi v Un of the local members of the executive Committee of the Knights of Labor, who is supposed to be well informed, de clares that the Missouri Pacific trouble has nothing to do with the present difficulty. The striking yardmen, he says, have gone out by the orders of the Switchmen s Lnion, re' gardless of the fact whether or not they belong to the Knights of Labor. The situation in railroad circles is become so complicated that tbe outcome f rows more and more uncertain. Lethargy prevails to night throughout the freight yards in tbe city and Armourdaie and other places. All patsenger trains left to-night as usual, and that branch remains undisturbed. A Wabash train was made up late this afternoon. A large crowd gathered about as the train prepared to start. At a siirnal twenty coupling pins were pr lied simul taneously from between the cars, and the train was effectually disabled. The movement was so quick that no one could tell who was responsible for it. Another effort was made, however, later on, and at 8 o'clock the company succeeded in starting two freight trains. There is a disposition among the strikers to avoid complications with tbe federal authorities. The only resistance offered the strikers was by an engineer on the Hannibal and St. Joseph Road, who was about to pull out with a caboose. A balf dozen strikers mounted the engine, whereupon the engineer seized an iron pin and ordered them off. An official of the road appeared, however, and or--dered the engine into the round-house. An official present at the local freight agents' meeting this afternoon states that the strike was not mentioned, and said that no action had been taken in the matter. The following statement will be published to-morrow morning by the Committee of the Switchmens' Union: Kansas Citt. March 22. To tbe Merchants and Citizens of Kansas City and Vicinity: Tbe switchmen of tbe various yards of this citv and vicinity deem it due to you as citizens and friends to make a brief explanation of our walk out this morning and the reason: therefore, we sent a request- to our superintendents on the 9th day of March asking them to pay us tbe standard wages paid switchmen in Chicago. They met us in sesMon at the union depot Saturday, the 13th, and we and they made a verbal contract that whs published, or at least part of it, In the daily morning papers, Suuday, March 14. Kinre that time the switchmen have lived up to tbeir part of tbe contract, but some of our Superintendents have violated and evaded tbe spirit of that contract, and as we treated with them as a body of the whole, we expected them to live up to their contract as a whole, but as one or more violated it, we claim they all did so. Now we come out to demand the standard wages paid switchmen in Chicago. 111., and the Signatare of the various Superintendents to such an agreement. We are sorry if we cause yon Joss or trouble, but we foel that we are right, and will not agree to go to work until we have settled our differences with our employers. Respectfully, The Com mittle. There are 230 switchmen out, which enforces idleness upon 150 engineers and as many firemen. The roads involved are the Chicago and Alton. Rock Island, Wabash, Missouri Pacific, Hannibal and SL Joseph, Kansas City, St. Joseph and Council Bluffs, the Barlington and Missouri River, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe, Union Pacific and Kansas City, Fort Scott and Gulf. The packing houses are expected to close to-morrow. One thousand of their employes had already been laid off on account of the the Missouri Pacific strike, and a general closing down will cut off tbe daily income of 4,000 men. It is stated to-night that a conference of railway superintendents will be held here to-morrow. Several are in the city to-night, one of whom said: "We are yet undertermined as to whether or not this Btrike is the work of the Knights of Labor. If so, then the present time is as good aa any for meet ing the issue with tbem, and in this case I am in favor of doing so; filling the place of the strikers and invoking the protection of the law for resumption of our business." Not an animal was shipped out of the city for the Stock-yards to-day, and nothing but very email retail trade was done. The

Armour Packing Company is arranging to ship a quantity of provisions down the river by boat The Smelting Works at Argentine will be compelled to shut down shortly if the strike continues. The wholesale business is stagnated just at the opening of the busy season. Side tracks are filled with loaded trains awaiting transfer, destined to points Kast and West. Express companies are receiving perishable freight at owners risk. The supply of coal is considered sufficient to continue the city's industries for sometime; hence ihere is no danger of obstruction on that account. A police force is scattered throughout the yards to night. All is quiet in the yards, and there is no present danger, apparently, of open rupture. Tb5 State Adjutant General has ordered the Seventh Regiment, militia of the city, to assemble nightly at tbeir armory for drill, until further orders. There is a general disposition to regard the strike with growing seriousness, though its impossible to analyze the feeling at all definitely. It is said that many of those who went out do not belong to the union, and yet are Knighft of Labor, hence the argument that the later are at the bottom of the trouble. Both the Knights and the union switchmen, however, deny this, and the public is left to draw its own conclusions. The strike is the only topic of conversation, and there is great anxiety as to its outcome. At 1:30 this morning there had been no further developments in the strike. The Situation at St. Louis. Special to tbe Sentinel. St. Louis, March 22. Although no official expression has yet been made, the belief is general tbat the Knights of Labor will not agree to Mr. Hoxie's proposition, that para

graph referring to the re-employment of only a portion of the men being objection able. The shops of tbe Texas and Pacihc Company at Big Springs, Tex., were burned last night by an incendiary fire. The Knights of Iabor are accused of complicity in the affair. The north-bound train on tbe Iron Moun tain Road this morning was stopped two miles south of Little Rock by the burning of a long trestle, believed to be the result of incendiarism. The switchmen and yardmen emploved at the railroad yards in Kast St. Louis were still at Kansas City has alarmed, to some extent. the officials of the railroads here and tbe 'cause of the strike there being unknown here, the probability of its- extension can not be predicted. It is rumored, howeve-, tbat the example of the Kansas City men will be followed by a similar strike in this city at 6 o clock this evening. The Executive Boards of District Assem lies 101, 17 and 93, Knights of Labor, in se cret sersion here tbis afternoon, adopted the following resolutions: To all labor organizations: Whereas, It has become evident to every observing man tbat the corporations of tbe country are uniting and acting in concert for the purpose of breaking down the labor organizations and trade assem Dues; ana Whereas, All said organizations are the out growth of stern necessity forced upon them bv tbe aggression of corporations, Jrho arrogate to tuemstlves rights which they deny to others; ami t Whereas, said corporations have made the non recognition of Trades Assemblies and labor organizations the rocx on which they propose to wreca tne commerce oi tne countrj ; tfiereiore, be it Repolved, That we insist upon our rights as American citizens to assemble and organize, and to negotiate and treat with other organizations through our delegates and representees with the representatives of any and all other organizations and combinstlons whatever. Kct-olved, That the refussl on the part of the representatives of corporations to treat with the representatives of labor is a silly subterfuge for me purpose oi perpetuating striie ana ruining a country wnicn it is becoming evident they can not longer rule. Resolved, That we request all labor organiza tions and trades fistemblies in tbe land to unite in a demand for recognition of tbeir represent lives and tbeir right to negotiate, treat and deal with individuals or bodies, as tbe case may be. Resolved, That we call upon our legislators, both State and national, to enact such measures as will compel tbe recognition of labor organiza tions and trades assem olies, and also to compel coiporstions to arbitrate differences between themselves and their employes. (Signed) By order of District Assemblies Kos 101, 17 and St, Knigbte of Labor. The strike of the switchmen employed by the various roads terminating and having connections in Kansas City, inaugurated this morning, caused great apprehension in this city that a similar strike would be ordered to be begun by the Knights of Labor employed in the railroad yards in East St. Ixrais. A rumor also was current to-day that the men at that place would go out at G o'clock this evening. At that hour the day force ceased work as usual, and the men employed on the night gangs took their customery places, and no strike there has as yet occurred. A. Sullivan. Master Workman of Assembly No. 17, which comprises the East St. Louis district, said this afternoon that the action of these men would depend upon the final action taken by the Executive Committee now considering the conditions for a settlement of the difficulties upon the Missouri Pacific Railroad. No order for a strike, he declares, has yet passed through his hands, but he intimates that such an order may be issued at any time. The following was issued by the Knights of Labor at a late hour to night: To the Public: A statement in reply to H. M. Hoxie's letter to tbe Governors of Missouri and Kansas, in response to the proposition contained in a note written to Mr. lioxie bv the Governors of Kansas and Missouri, and also the reply of Mr. 11 one to tbe Governors, we beg to state: (1) Tbat while in conference in Kansas City we wert sent for by the Governors, and out of respect for them a committee was appointed consisting of employes of the Gould roads only, which met with them, and, by request, stated the cause of tbe present withdrawal of active labor from tbe roads of tbe Gould southwest system. On their suggestion, these gentlemen agreed to see Mr, lioxie and attempt a settlement, if possible. It was agreed, in deference to their wishes, that we should submit to tbem all our grievances, with the understanding tbat they would arrange a meeting between Mr. lioxie and onrselves. They desired permission to settle as best they could, on an understanding that we would abide by their decisioas. To this we demurred, unless we were first iermitted to pass upon the terms ot settlement. With this understanding we consented to their interposition between Mr. lioxie and themselves. Mr. Roxle refused to receive a delegation from their employ of Knights of Labor, and tbe Governors received from Mr. lioxie tbe document published yesterday, which was given to the press even before we were permitted to see it Now Id justice to ourselves and tbe truth of history we desire to make the following poiflu ot facts. (1) That interposition of the Governors was voluntary on their part, coming to Kansas City and seeking an interview with our Board. (2) We refused them the firivilige of adjusting our differences or accepting terms of settlements without first submitting them to tbis committee fr approval. Notwithstanding which they recei7ed Mr. II xle's propo hitioD, enalif.cation and all aiid turued them over to the pres and public before we were even permitted to see tbem. (3) The say to Mr. lioxie: After careful investigation, we are unable to find wherein the Missouri I'acific Railway Company has violated the terms and conditions of the agreement made on the löth of March, nt:, touchiog its employes in our respective States. To Ky tstc least of such a statement, it is not creditable to tbe minds and hearts of men to whom has been committed the welfare of a great people, to say that they will take advantage of our tk ill in legislative technicalities, and wink at gross violations of a sacred agreement In its plain ly manifest spirit because its technical letter gives an apparent advantage to a great corporation. Tbe Governors state further: "We recognize

the fact that tbe Missouri Pacific Railway Company may justly claim tbat the strike of March 6, lHe, relieves it ot tbe obligations it assumed iu tbe circular of March 15, :t5." In rendering this verdict the Governors have blindly ignored the fact that the obligations assumed in said circular, at tbat time, took effect on all tbe roads operated and leased by said Missouri Pacific Railway Company, and was fully understood to so apply, although, by oversight, but two roads and State wer mentioned therein. Evldcnee is at band that the striking employes of that date were, up to tbe day of tbe strike, still working for less pay than before tbe strike of lasv year, showing not a restoration of old pay, but really a reduction, in violation of said circular agreement Evidence is at band tbat bridge men nave been compelled to work many hours over time without receiving the agreed over-time pay. Evidence is at hand to prave that in order to make it necessary to reduce the force of workingmen, work has been sent to contract shops, and In one iuetance a wbole foundry sub-let in order to bring tbe men under a new supervision, thus depriving the meu of tbe provisions of the agreement. All tbis done to create dissatisfaction and induce tbe men to leave the company's employ, after which tbe men were employed and alwaj s at reduced rates. Evidence is at hand that whole gangs ot men have been discharged notwithstanding tbat Mr. lioxie agreed on May 18,1.5, tbat rather than reduce the working force, be would reduce the hours. Every effort to have there men reinstated was reposed by the company cn the ground that they were not covered by the agreement which agreement says "We will reduce the hours of work instead of reducing the force whenever the necessity arises." Tbe outrages on the Texas and Pacific Railroad are sought to be made a matter entirely out of the range of the agreement. Men were out of sheer prejudice discharged without an effort to reduce tbe hours of work. The receiver refused to cnmplv with the agreement of the company officials with the employes after the institution of the receivership, notwithstanding they do not repudiate other agreements of said officials, showing a clear intent to use the United States and its officers for dishonorable purposes. It is is charged by Mr. lioxie in pevlous statement that the agreement of March, 1885. has been

violated by tbe employes. Said agreement was published in tbe morning papers oi Maren zz, and we a.ik any intelligent to read it with care, and note if it be possible for the employes to violate any provisions of said con tract, be tbey ever so desirous, and that for the sole reason that it is an agreement on the part ot tbe company to do certain things, but requiring nothing whatever of employes But why nhould we say more? If Mr. Hoxie did not know that he was guutv of cross wrong and iniu-'tice. why would be refuie to listen to our evidence and hear our appeal for redress? Why should he shelter himself behind subterfuges and technicalities? Why did he refuse to treat with the men he has wronged with evasive letters to Governors who can not possibly enter into the ni er its of the controversy. The truth is simply this: Mr. lioxie wants trouble. He has provoked it; be is still inciting it and making an innocent public pay the price of his perfidy. How long will the public consent lor Gould and lioxie thus to rule or ruin 7 ne wait to see. By order ol Executive Board District Assemble 101, The Maxwell Uoycott. Chicago, March 22. Contrary to expecta tions the existing troubles between Maxwell Bros, and the Knights of Labor is by no means ended. It was thought the agree ment between the firm and the Knights would be carried out this morning, but the negotiations failed. A committee called on the firm this morning. Major Maxwell says they demanded the discharge of the foreman oi the box shop and that he refused to ac cede. Thereupon the committee left and it is understood tbat the boycott will be vigorously enforced. BRIGANDS FOILED. Desperate Attempt of Robbers to Capture tbe Great Grandson of Admiral Nelson. Rome, March 19. A sensation has been produced In Sicily by a most daring attempt by brigands to capture the great grandson of Admiral Nelson. The young gentleman is the Hon. Victor Albert Nelson Hood. son of the present and third Irish Baron Bridgeport, whose father was the husband of Lady Charlotte, daughter of Admiral Nelson. His father is Equerry to the Queen and Duke of Broute, in Sicily. The family estate includes the estate con taining the Castillo do Maniace in Sicilv. which was given by the King of Sicily to the Admiral as a testimonial of gratitude for the victory of Trafalgar. Victor was residing in the castle when tbe brigands, who, it is believed, had plotted to take him a prisoner and hold him for a high ransom, made an attack in force upon the place. The servants were brave, and soon rallied around their young master in defense ot his person and estate. A desperate and prolonged battle ensued, which resulted in the defeat and dispersal of the robbers, but only after many of them were disabled by wounds from further fighting. Four of the brigands were taken prisoners and turned over to the custody of the authorities. BISMARCK AND THE POPE. Courtesies Interchanged Between the Late Oppenents. Berlin, March 21. The Tope is making Prince Bismarck's pilgrimage to Canosso easy. Hardly a week passes without some interchange of courtesies between the late opponents. Prince Bismarck was civil to Dr. Kopp last week. Now the Pope has sent a special envoy to Berlin to thank the Chancellor. Ere long, if gossip in the Herrenhaus may be trusted, ecclesiastical seminaries will be nourishing again all over Prussia, except in Posen where Polish complications may delay matters. Charitable and religious orders will be authorized and an ecclesiastical court will replace the Kammergericht. In return for these concesssions it is hoped the Vatican will agree to admit the so Called "Anzeigepflicht," but this is more than doubtful. Meanwhile preparations are being made for the consecration of Archbishop Dinder at Frauenburg, on April 4, when Dr. Thiel will also be enthroned. Immediately afterward Archbishop Dinder, whose nominal ion has given bittter offense to the Poles, will take possession of the See of Posen. At bis express wish his reception will be simple. The laity will probably hold aloof. The Archbishop will be escorted to his residence by the clergy of the diocese. An Overflow. Siocx Citv, la., March 22. An ice gorge in the Missouri about fifteen miles up the river from here has caused an overflow, submerging up valley land. North and west of Elk Point, Dak., is a vast sheet of water as fars tbe eye can reach. It is reported that farmers in the flooded district have fled and driven their stock to the ridges. The ice has not moved in the river here. Another report says the water now flows from the Missouri across to the Big Sioux, and has taken away three miles of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul track between Jefferson and Elk Point, and it will be impossible for trains to run for several days. The work train returned, unable to do any thing until the water goes down. The uneasiness at Elk Point has subsided somewhat as the water has not over run the town and is not rising. Finding of the Body of Miss Rugsr, Chicago, March 22. The body of Florence Euger, the daughter of State Senator Kuger, was found in the river this morning. The girl had been missing Bince last October, and her mysterious and sudden disappearance caused a great sensation here, and all sorts of theories as to her whereabouts were advanced. Photographs of the missing girl were copied by thousands and sent to the Chiefs of Police and detectives all over the country and cyen in Europe.

FROM FOREIGN LANDS. Eortment cf Mrs. Keilson Winthrop With a

French Count The Queen's Jubilee Growth of Demo. racy in Great Britain A Proposed Jaunt by the Caavr and Czarina Germany and th Vatican. Los dos, March 21. Reports of the scandal at Pau are confirmed. Mrs. Neilson Win throp on Ash Wednesday abstained from going to church on tbe plea of indisposition, stating that she intended to breakfast with her mother, who is now residing at Pau, seriously ill, and afterward dine with a friend. Mrs. Winthrop added that her husband need not come for her. The next morning the maid announced that her mistress had net returned during the night. A nte was meanwhile found addressed to Mrs. Winthrops sister, saying; that it would be useless to expect her, because she had gone away forever. On the same day Count Gontnut Biron also left for Pau, telling his wife, the Countess Gontaut Biron, nee De Polognac, that he intended to visit Biarritz and there spend the day. but tbe Count took a large trunk full of clothing with him. The lady left three children. at Pau and the Count two. It is supposed that the fugitives have gone to Spain. MrsWintbrop's husband left 1'au immediately. Much sympathy is felt in Paris for Mr, Winthrop's mother, who is residing there; also for Mrs. Van Zandt, Mrs. Wintbrop's mother. Mme. Gontaut is most philosophical. She expects her runaway husband to return alone, and announces her intention to receive him in that event. An occasion of great pomp is expected on Wednesday when the Queen lays tbe found- -ation of the new examination hall in connection with the College for Surgeons on thThames embankment. His Grace tbe Archbishop of Canterbury officiates in the dedication ceremonies. Her Majesty is expected to pass the season in London, and it is now deinitely decided that the jubilee or fiftieth anniversary in June, 1887, of her accession to the throne, will be conducted on a scale of gi-eat magnificence. The corporation of Lonoon is arranging for a week of festivity ow that occasion in which to publicly welcome and entertain the hosts ot visitors who areexpected from the colonies, especially from Canada. There will be a grand exhibition of the products and manufactures of ail sections of Her Majesty's domains. Oneof the most impressive features of the jubilee will be a solemn special service of thanksgiving and praise at St Taal's Cathedra!, in which all the dignitaries of the church will take part, and the Lord Mayor of London .will be present in his official capacity. This will be followed by a season of gayety, including numerous grand balls at the Mansion House and other festivities. The event is expected to greatly stimulate the trade and industry, not alone in the metropolis, but throughout England. Every one is axious and expectant, waiting for Mr. Gladstone to unfold his plan. Another incident showing the insubordinate tone of the new House occurred Fridaynight. One hundred and nine membersvoted in favor of depriving the Ministers of the power of declarioe war without the previous consent of Parliament. Tbe Government escaped defeat only by six votes. Great indignation was expressed among theConservative element at this display of revolutionary temper. This vote may be safely regarded as more '"writing on the walL,r If the democracy continues to progress in. this fashion. May Fair will be obliged toemigrate to Central Park. No self-reepect-ing Conservative will be able to live in Britain. Apart from this little ripple, all the political interest completely centered in Mr. Chamberlain's revolt. In for .-nation from the best Radical sources indicate that all hope of patching up a peace is at an end. Mr. Chamberlain thinks the time for smashing Mr. Gladstone has come, andneans to stake his political fortune on the issue. It is one of the secrets of la haute politique that a silent war has for some time raged among the leaders of the English Liberals. A PLEASURE TRIP. The Jaunt Proposed by the Caar and Czarina- Capture of .Nihilists Sweeping Measures. St. Peterseckg, March 21. The Czar and Czarina will soon break the monotony of their self-imposed confinenrent by a holiday trip to the Crimea and the bank3 of the Don. They will be accompanied by the Czarowitch, and will be absent from the capital fire or six weeks, if the Nihilists do cot disturb them while they are South. Following the old Russian custom, the Czar will present his heir apparent to the Cossacks at their Hetman. An enthusiastic reception is promised to the Imperial party, who look forward eagerly to picturesque incidents on tbe journey. The police have captured another batch of four Nihilists, whose movements have long aroused police suspicion. The date of the trial is not yet fixed. Count Tolstoi and his henchman, M. Pazookhine, are preparing the two most sweeping measures introduced in Russia this generation. One aims at reforming local government by practically restoring the nobles control of affairs with regard to the peas' antry. This reform, if really carried out, may be followed by unforeseen consequences. The other measure, which Count Tolstoi himself has taken in hand, provides for tbe expropriation of the wealthiest Polish landowners in the provinces adjoining Poland proper for tbe benefit of the much more numerous class of small tenants chiefly belonging to tbe petty nobility. Tbe landlords areto be indemnified by a capitalization of tbe income they derive from the land. This reform, the details of which are still in nubibus, is pretty sure to be popular. Following the example set in America, an institution has been opened in SL Petersburg under the management of Dr. Kruglewskji, the court surgeon, for the study and application of M. Pasteur's hydrophobia method. The funds have been supplied ey Prince Alexander of Aldenburg. Strike of Miners. Pittsburg, March 22. A general slrike of the miners of the Fourth District was Inaugurated this morning, the operators having refused to grant the eleven-cent advance demanded. All the mines in the region are now idle. -Borne of the operators offered an increase of five cents per ton. which was not accepted. A meeting of the strikers was held in the Opera House at Dubois, Pa., today, to consider the operators' proposition to resume at the 5 per cent, advance. Over 800delegates, representing 4.000 min y in Dubois, Puxnatawny, Reynoldsville, rail Creek,. Beech Tree, and other mines, were present, and after thoroughly discussing the questionthe proposition was rejected by an almost unanimous, vote. .