Indiana State Sentinel, Volume 33, Number 19, Indianapolis, Marion County, 8 June 1887 — Page 1

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THEIR TIME TO TALK.

Meeting of Rfpresent&ÜYes of tha Iniernational Typographical Union. President Aimesoc, of Nashville, Tennessee, Delivers His AnEual Address. Cardinal Gitta Declines to Mike Public His Yiews on the Lib or Qaestioa. Knights of Labor Rational Legislative Cruimlttee Submit Their Report to the General Executive Board. aniKTY-FiFrii annual meetino Of the International Typographical Union at Buffalo, New York. Buffalo, K. Y., Jane 6. The thirty-fifth annuel convention of the International Typographical Union began its session hereto-day. The craft is represented by about 200 delegates. The forenoon was occupied by the work of the Committee on Credentials. In the afternoon President Aimeson, of Nashville, delivered his annual address. He congratulated the convention on the prepress made in the past year and the cheerful outlook for the future. Of the strike fand he said: "It is a mooted question whether the fand as it exists now is cot productive of more injury than benefit. Last year it was made obligatory to adopt the strike fend law, and at once numerous applications were made for aid, so many, in fact, that the Executive Council became convinced that the other anions would be violent in opposition to the consequent aseeesment There csn be no question that in many Instances the fund, and not a just demand, was the potent factor in asking an advance. If the fund had been allowed an immense number of men wonld have been thrown out of employment. The Executive Council, therefore, determined to withhold aid except in extraordinary cases." Of the question of stereotype plates, which promises to give rise to the greatest amount ot discussion in the convention, the president said that perhaps the union had never been confronted with sach an intricate and difficult question, and that Whether it was for good or ill could only be determined by time. "The system," he said, "has many supporters within the ranks of the union, who argue that it affords employment to many, and is also of an advantage to many papers in small towns, and eyen large cities, and that there are more members engaged than displaced by the use of plates. On the other hand, their opponents argue that it is a dangerous exp eriment, and that it will gradually reduce the working force and eventually prove a curse and become a bone of contention and continual trouble between proprietors and compositors." Of the nine hour law the president said It was a most important question that would affect book and job printers most; but whether the time was ripe to pass upon it the union must decide. In his opinion the coming year would have important matters enougn to deal with without this, and he suggests the assertion of the union's faith in the plan and its postponement to a more convenient season. Of apprentices, the president said:" This time-worn subject is still with us. The resolution prohibiting subordinate unions from recognizing apprentices on morning papers, who may thereafter be .illegally placed thereon, has not been heartily acquiesced in, amounting in cases to nonobservance. A straDge paradox is that employers who suffer from incompetent workmen place obstacles in the way ot remedying the evil."i Committees on Stereotypes Plates and on Borrowing and Loaning flatter were appointed. The law making the Craftsman the official organ of the bod y was repealed. C05GEES3 SEVERELY CBIIICIJED. Report of the National Legislative Committee of the Knights of Labor Washikgtox, June 6. The National Legislative Committee of the Knights of Labor have submitted to the General Executive Board a report of their labor during the short session of the Forty-ninth Congress. It is a long document, describing at length the measures that had the support of the committee during the session and criticising sharply the failure of Congress to pass a number of the bills brought forward by the House Committee on Labor. "The letter-carrier's eight-hour bill," eays the report, "was antagonized by Mr. Springer im favor of a bill known as the trade dollar bill a bill in the interest of speculators. The letter-carriers' bill would have put Into the pockets of the lettercarriers, in the shape of reduced hours of labor, so the PostofSce Department claimed, $1200,000. The passa, of the trade dollar bill actually put into the pockets of speculators $4,000.000, every dollar of which was filched from the pockets of the poor by the law which demonetized It. Tne steal was seconded by a systematic boycott on the part of the banking fraternity of the country, which now, by the enactment of the present law, received their reward by getting 100 cents on the dollar for that they only paid 80 cents for." As to the Oklohoma bill, the committee is of the opinion that if the measure had been allowed to come to a vote it would have had a good majority in the House. The report gives an account of the many attempts made by Representative Willis to 5t the Clair educational bill before the ouse, and continues: "Mr. Willis introduced a resolution to relieve the Committee on Education from further consideration of the bill by a privileged question to amend the rules of the House, but he was ruled out of order by the Speaker pro tempore, Mr. Springer, and in an underhanded manner, in the opinion of the committee. If r. Willis withdrew his motion with the remark that he would renew it when the regular Speaker was in the chair, which he did on the 11th, only to be antagonized by Mr. Springer with points of order. It is the opinion of the friends of the measure that the Committee on Education was packed against the bill by the Speaker." The inter-state commerce law next receives the attention of the committee, and of it they say : "For the past ten years there has been introduced into Congress by representative Reagan, of Texas, a bill entitled A Bill to Regulate Inter-State Commerce,' and it became evident to the railroad managers of the country that from the growing demands of the people the time had arrived when such a measure had to be passed. Realizing this fact the railroad Interest ot the country act about to circumvent the Reagan bill. Which was a simple law, that was easy of interpretation and was positive in its provisions to protect the interests of the -peo-jpleuagajjut the growing And groping

power of the giant corporations of the country. They had introduced into the Senate a bill known as the Cullom bill, a bill that contained twentytwo sections, and every one of them admitting of a doubtful construction, so much so that no one in either the Senate or the House was able to Interpret it not even its godfather, Mr. Cullom who, when asked to explain its provisions on the floor of the Senate, tacitly admitted his inability to do sc. "The committee, in accordance witn the fifth plank of our declaration of principles, supported the one with the least legal technicalities, viz., the Reagan bill, and went so far as to ask the President, on behalf of those whom they represented, to veto the bill which had been passed. The committee up to this date has not seen any arguments on the part of their ciitics that have caused them in any way to recede from the position that they assumed on the questions; but, on the contrary, the evidence is daily comiog to the front of a doubtful interpretation of the law and its consequent failure to relieve the people of the evils they have so long complained of and expected by the law to be relieved ot. Every day strengthens the opinion of this committee, that the day Is not far distant when the praise of their constituents and the people at large will be bestowed upon them for the course they have pursued in the matter, and the committee feel confident that the near future will bring them the reward that they are entitled to, the acknowledgment that they acted conscientiously in the course they pursued." The report is severe upon the failure of Congress to pass some of the important land forfeiture bills, and says that some very crooked work was done by land attorneys and shystering lawyers in connection with the forfeiture of some of the grants, and that in many instances the settlers have been duped and defrauded by these men, who have been posing as their friends, and in several instances have succeeded in getting several thousand dollars in notes from the people located on the lands; that these attorneys are without influence in the way of securing legislation, and hopes that this statement may be the means of saving some of the settlers from being gulled in the future. In speaking of the Sioux City and St. Paul Railroad land grant, the committee says: "We are informed that a former Government official by the name of Judge Lawrence, who is a resident of Ohio, has been engaged by the settlers of this grant at a fee of $1 per acre, making a sum total of $85 000, in case the comm'ttee succeeded in getting the bill through." In conclusion the committee say: "As early as the first of February we were informed that in order to secure action on several of the measures that the committee were interested in, and which have been systematically boycotted by the Committee on Eules of the Home, we must secure the consent of that committee. The special custodians of this sacred burial place were John G. Carlisle, the Speaker ot the House; William R. Morrison and Sam J. Randall on the part of the dominant party, and Thomas B. Reed and Frank Hiscock, acting for the minority party of the House. The former three are masters of ceremony when it comes to a party question. When we found that every one of the measures that we were interested in were embalmed in this destined famous place - of interment, we proceeded to interview the members of this committee with a view of resurrecting some of the measures, at least, irom this party catacomb. We sought, by written request, an interview wit a one of the members, Mr. Samuel J. Randall, at his house. In this effort we were successful, but came away no wiser, and we fear from our disposition after the interview, no better men. Subsequently we sought an interview with Mr. Carlisle, but met with no better success. There has been no legislation enacted during the last five weeks of the present session but such as has been subjected to the scrutiny of the three members of the Committee on Rules from the dominant party (termed by the members of the House the steering committee); and, so far as the members of the House were concerned (save keeping their seats warm), they might as well have gone home four weeks before adjournment, for they have had virtually nothing to say as to what kind of business should come up before the body. The Bpeaker of the House of Representatives of the Republic was absolute dictator of 50,000,000 people, as far as any legislation they desired was concerned, during the last days of the present Congress, and the rest of the body might just as well have been at home with their constituents. It is the opinion of your committee that the next General Assembly should Belect not more than three great public measures, and proceed to educate our members and the public at large on those questions, among them a bill to have the Government telegraph system in connection with the postofhee; the other to devise means for the Government to use its surplus revenues toward removing the present interestbearing debt; the third, an amendment to the Constitution that the Senate be elected by a direct vote of the people." The report is signed by Ralph Beaumont, John J. McCartney and James CrmpbeLL

CARDINAL GIBBOA'3 AND THE K. OF L. lie Refuses to Say Anything; of Ills Intended Action on the Labor Question. Niw Yobk, June 6. Cardinal Gibbons refuses to say anything of his intended action on the labor question. Before giving his views to the public, he will call a council of the eleven archbishops of the American Catholic heirarchy, and decisive steps will be taken which will leave no doubt of the church's attitude. From a close companion of the 'cardinal a reporter received some intimation regarding the forthcoming pranunciamento. The right of laboring-men to combine for their common benefit will be conceded, and all such lawful combinations will receive the blessings of the church. But Catholics will be forbidden to take part in boycotts, or other infringements of the rights of citizens, and they will be forbidden to join any organization which practices intimidation, whether of a violent or other character. No Catholic will be permitted to become a member of any order which binds the members to 'secrecy or blind obedience to the dictates of leaders. Secret passwords may be permitted, but a Catholic must have no secret which can not be reached by the confessional if necessary. It will also be proposed that a closer relation be brought about between Catholic members of labor organizations and the Catholic clergy. The object of this is to prevent Catholic laboring men from drifting off 'Jrom the church on a count of their associations with Frotestants, and to keep them from adopting theories which are antagonistic to the church's dogmas. The necessity of this course has been demonstrated clearly of late by the number of Catholics who have innocently, perhaps, taken up ideas which the church frowns upon and will probably condemn outright in the near futare. It will not be proposed, however, to make the clergy meddlers in labor afiairs. They will merely b-j instructed to be vigilant, invite) confidence and counsel mvtuibers of their flock who belong to trade unions. From the aorrce mentioned above It was also learned that Cardinal Gibbons' posi

tion in theMcGlynn case is simply this: He likes Dr. McGlynn personally and does not condemn him for advocating general property in land, for that doctrine has not yet been pronounced heretical by the Pope, speaking ex-cathedra, but he does blame Dr. McGlynn for rebelling against his ecclesiastical superior and dabbling in polltics to an extent unbecoming his priestly character. It is probable that the council of archbishops will meet in Baltimore early in the summer. It seems that at present a large majority of the prelates are inclined to look with favor on labor organizations now existing, but a few are violently opposed to them. Among those is the venerable Archbishop Fenwick, of St. Louis, the oldest prelate in the hierarchy. He has pronounced the Knights of Labor an unlawful order, and has denounced their methods as barbarous. However, since most of the bishops do not hold Fenwick's views, it is almost certain the council will adopt the mild measures mentioned above. I'RldN LABOR PARTY MEETING.

Resolutions Adopted Commending; Sir. O'Brien's Action on Saturday Night. New Yobk, June C A meeting of delegates from each of the assembly districts of the city representing the Union Labor perty met to-night. Resolutions were adopted commending the refusal of Editor O'Brien to be led into any alliance with the Socialists, Communists or Anarchists, and saying that true American workingmen refused to acceptjthe doctrines of the George and socialistic organizations. The resolutions Fay that the Socialists of this city tried to force themselves and their theories upon Mr. O'Brien and the Irish Land League, regardless of the result to the cause of the league. By this trick the doctrines of socialism, nihilism and atheism would be given to the Irish people as the opinion of New York workingmen. It was only one of a series of attempts to capture the Labor party. It was regretted that good men were misled by these designing agitators. Representatives of the Municipal Council of the Irish National League called upon Mr. O'Brien to-day and presented resolutions passed by that body. The resolutions commend Mr. O'Brien for the stand he took, and express the belief that the laboring masses will also approve of his action. The committee which is making arrangements for the dinner to-morrow evening went to the Fifth Avenue Hotel to Invite James G. Blaine. Mr. Blaine was out, but his son, Walker Blaine, assured the committee of the warm sympathy of his father with the cause of home rule in Ireland, and expressed his regret that his father could not appear at the dinner, owing to the pressing work demanded by the arrangements for his departure for Europe. MACHINERY. CONSTRUCTORS. A Convention to Complete the Organization of a E. of L, Assembly. Pittseurg, Pa., June 6. A National Convention ef Machinery Constructors was begun here to-day. The object ot the meeting is to complete the organization of National Assembly 19S, Knights of Labor, which is to include machinists, blacksmiths, foundrymen, pattern-makers, boiler-makers and their respective helpers. This morning's session was occupied in receiving the credentials of delegates and effecting an organization. Twenty-five delegates are present from all sections of the country. The convention will be in session several days. The afternoon session was taken up in hearing reports of local assemblies and the appointment of committees on organization. Convention of Miners. Cincinnati, June C Nearly all day today was devoted by the miners' convention to the consideration of the relations between the Miners' National District 135 and the Miners' and Laborers' Amalgamated Association, a wing of the Federation of Trades. So far the convention only got to a special committee to make a report on the subject. A report is expected tomorrow. The Finance Committee reported the following salaries for the ensuing term: National district master workman, $1,000 and all legitimate expenses; national district secretary and treasurer, $800 and legitimate expenses; national district statistician, $600 and expenses; members ot the executive board or other members of the order when actively employed, $3 per day and expenses; organizers when engaged one month or more, ?C0 per month and expenses; otherwise, $3 per day and expenses. Arrival of Delegates. Pittsecbg, June 6. A large number of delegates to the annual convention of the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steei Workers, which meets in this city tomorrow, have already arrived in the city. The delegates are generally non-committal on the wage question, but those who express opinions think that the $5.50 scale will be adopted. This will be a 10 per cent, advance over the present wages. The advisability of joining the American Federation of Trades Unions will be one of the most important matters considered by tie convention. sToposed Redaction. Reading, Pa., June C. A committee representing 1,800 employes of the different mills of the Reading iron works called upon the management to-day and notified them that at a meeting of all the employes it bad been agreed not to accept the 10 per cent, reduction announced to take effect June 13. If the reduction is enforced a strike Is probable. An Amicable Settlement. Ptttsbceg, Ta., June C All diSerences between stove manufacturers and scolders have been amicable settled, and work will be resumed in all the foundries in this section to-morrow morning. Lynched by a Mob. Clabesdou, Ark., Jane C On Taesday a negro attempted to outrage Mrs. J. M. Parks, the aunt of Sheriff Robinson. In the struggle the lady's collar bone was broken. The villain was jailed, and the excitement apparently subsided through the efiortsof the Sheriff and the presence of a determined posse. It was. however, only the calm before the storm, for last night an armed masked mob of forty men marched to the jail, forced an entrance and secured the object of their wrath. A rope was placed around his neck, and while he piteously howled and pleaded for mercy he was dragged from his cell to a tree in the courtyard. He acknowledged his guilt in his E leadings for mercy. A scornful laugh was isdeath knell, the rope was drawn np and the mob quietly dispersed, satisfied that the Victim will participate in no more crime. That feeling of extreme debility Is entirely overcome by Hood's Sarsaparilla, 'I was tired all over, but Hood's 8arsaparilla gave me new life and strength," says a Pawtaxket, R, I., lady. Hood's Sarsaparilla is sold by all druggists. $1 a bottle, orjbctUttfoxfA

THE SUBLIME PORTE.

If tin Saltin Ratifies the AnglorTarkiah Convention He M17 Less Eis Throns. . Tna French Embassador Ctarges Hit the Grand Vizier Was Bribed by England. A London Finer Denounces Canada lor Increasing the Duties on Iron and Steel. The Thistle Wins AgainThe Russian Bear Aronaed Terrible Disaster at SeaOther Foreign News. ANGLO-TURKI3H CONVENTION. The Snlton Warned Not to Ratify the Treaty Relative to Egypt. Constantinople, June 6. Count de Montebello and M. Nelidoff, the French and Russian Embassadors, respectively, have lodged objections of their Governments to the ratification by Turkey of the Anglo-Turkish convention relative to Egypt. M. Nelidoff, in communicating his Government's objections, hinted that if the Sultan ratified the convention such action might cost him his throne. He also indirectly charged England with bribing the Grand Vizier with 000,000, and other palace officials with large amounts, ia order to secure their approval f the convention. The Sultan, after his interview with M. Nelidoff, hurredly summoned Sir Henry Drummond Wolff, the special British Envoy with reference to Egypt, and questioned him as to the truth of these charges. Sir Henry indignantly denied that he or his Government had been guilty of bribery. The Turkish officials who were said to have received the bribe also warmly protested their innocence of the charge. Advice to Canada. L05D05, June C The Standard this morning reads Canada a severe lesson for increasing her duties on iron and Bteel, which, it says, is a selfish policy and can only tend to sever the colonies from the mother country. "The increase was made," it says, "on the hollow pretense of a desire to check the rapid increase of trade with the United States in our favor. We decline the offer with tbanks. We do not want our trade fostered at the expense of our neighbors, even it it could be done, but it can not be done in thit way. The interest of Canada is to foster trade with the United States Dy every means in its power. The freer the trade is on the Canadian side the larger will it be in spite of the insane tariff of the United States, and the larger the trade with the United States the richer will the Canadian people become, and the more business will they do with other countries." Terrible Disaster at Sea. Calcutta, June 6. It has been proved, beyond doubt, by the picking up of the captain's chest, that the steamer John Lawrence was lost in the recent cyclone off this coast. The steamer carried 730 passengers, and it is believed the whole number were lost. The largest part of the passengers were nattve ladies, who were going to juggernaut, in Orissa, to celebrate the Juggernaut festival. The catastrophe has cast a feeling of gloom over the Hindoo com munity here, and all the best families are in mourning for relatives or friends who were among the passengers. A Growl From the Russian Bear. St. Petebsburo, June 6. The Novoe Vremya says the first attempt tbat is made to replace the present Emir of Bokhara by his brother will be a signal for Russian occupation of the country. It also says it suspects the English to be Intriguing in Bokhara, and warns England that such conduct, instead of rendering Russia more pliable in accepting the proposed settlement of the Egyptian question, will have a contrary effect The Times and Mr. Gladstone. London, June 6. The Times says Mr. Gladstone audaciously triumphs in his own wrong. His apology in his speech at Swansea, on Saturday, for the obstruction methods in Parliament of the opponents of the Government's Irish bill, it adds, gives the Government a grave difficulty to confront. Foreign Flashes. A collision has occurred in the channel between the British bark Hamburg, Captain Caldwell, from New York for Liverpool, and the British steamer Tern. The steamer has sunk and her captain and four seamen were drowned. It is reported that hidden treasure to the value of 95,000,000 has been discovered in the palace of a deceased Vizier at Rabat, Morrocco. The Saltan, it is said, confiscated the treasure and is having; it conveyed to the imperial coffers. W.W. CORCORAN SERIOUSLY ILL The Aged Washington Philanthropist Stricken with raraiysis. Washington, June C W. W. Corcoran, the aged millionaire philanthropist, was suddenly stricken with paralysis in the left arm and leg this afternoon. While dining with his family, he suddenly exclaimed: "Who hit me on the head?" at the same time placing his hand on the spot where he said it felt as if he had received a blow. A moment later he felt for his fork with his left hand and could not find it, nor did he know when it was put into his hand. His mind was perfectly clear, and be insisted that there was nothing the matter with him, except a feeling of numbness in the left arm. A few miautes later he arose and attempted to go to the next room, when he found that his leg was also afected and that he had lost control over it. Jail Delivery Arrested for Fighting. Special to the BcntlneL Pabis, I1L, June 6. The prisoners at the county jail made their escape last night by digging through the brick wall in the office. There are four of them and they went east, as the police were informed last night that they were Been at the bridge two miles east of here. The excursion from Decatur to Terrs Haute yesterday had a crowd from Lake City that got into a fight on the home trip when nearing this city, and a number of persons were badly hurt. A police officer arrested R. G. Hupp, who did the shooting. Entitled to Boy Bait. Halifax, N. 8., June G The arguments in the case of the American fishing Bchooner David J. Adams, seized by the Canadian authorities for buying bait in the territory of the Dominion, were concluded in the Admiralty Court here to-day. Mr. Meagher concluded his address for the defense, briefly referring to hit various arguments that the arrest was not warranted by the treaty, and was unlawful in that Canada bad not power to enforce the British laws. Vi, Borden clc:ed the case tor the crown,

He contended that no reason had been shown why the Adams should not be condemned. The court informed Mr. Borden that he need not waste time considering Mr. Meagher's argument; that the American was entitled to buy bait the same as to repair damages, or that &he could procure ice the same as she could water.

SUPERINTENDENTS. Elections Held for Them Yesterday In Various Counties of the State. Special to the Sentinel. Logakspobt, Ind., June C The Township Trustees met at the Auditor's office today to elect a County Superintendent. They politically comjosed of eight Republicans were and six Democrats. The Democrats, expecting only to see that a competent Republican was selected, were simply on the alert at first, but after the thirty-second ballot had been cast it was manifest that the Republicans had no man out of their eight aspirants that could get the majority necessary to elect, although Mr. A. H. Douglass had received seven votes on two different ballots, when they took twenty minutes' recess. The Democrats thus far had been casting their votes mostly for their choice of Republicans, but after recess they thought to place their votes where they would do the most good, and upon the sixty-second ballot it stood seven for Henry Clingenpeel, Republican, and seven for David D. Fickle, the present incumbent, for the past four years occupying the office, and a Democrat, when Auditor Harry Torr, by virtue of his office, gave the casting vote for Mr. Fickle, thus securing a Democrat and a very competent Superintendent. Vermillion Elects a Superintendent. Special to the Sentinel. Newport, June C The Trustees of Vermillion County met at the court-house today and elected Professor George VV. Dealand County Superintendent of Schools. There were four candidates: ' George W. Dealand, of Penysville; Professor Tomlin, of Clinton; Ed Aikman, of Newport; Ike Straine, of Dana. Professor Dealand is a graduate of the Indiana State Norma!, and has been principal of the Perrysville High School for the last six years. He is a perfect gentleman and a good scholar. A Republican Illegally Elected Spec! al to the Sentinel. Pkbc, Ind., June G. The seven Demo crats and seven Republican Trustees of this county met to-day to elect a County Superintendent. The Republican Auditor insisted on voting on all questions, and the Democratic members after, protesting withdrew, thus preventing an organization. The other members proceeded to elect, illegally, a Superintendent, who will hardly take his office, the place now being occupied by a Democrat who will hold oyer. Foot Times Elected Superintendent. 8peclal to the Sentinel. Jasper, Ind., June Andrew M. Sweeney was to-day selected County Superintendent for the fourth time by a vote of 9 to 3. The Dubois County Normal here is booming, having about sixty students. Professors C. E. Clark, J. H. Logan and A. M. Sweeney are the instructors. Well Qualified for the Position. Special to the Sentinel. Rcshville, Ind., June C The Trustees of ' Rush County met at the Auditor's office this afternoon and elected Will S. Meredith as County Superintendent, Mr. Meredith is a Bound Democrat and well qualified for the position. Professor La Follette's Successor. Special to the Sentinel. Lebanon, Ind., June 6. Professor Strange N. Cragme, recently chosen to 1111 the unexpired term caused by the resignation of Professor l. M. La Follette, was to-day elected County Superintendent for the ensuing two years. ISO Ballots Taken Without Result. Special to the Sentinel. Dabyille, June G. After casting 150 ballots for School Superintendent, without result, the Township Trustees adjourned. There ere ten or twelve candidates beiag voted for. Unanimously Elected Without Opposition. Special to the Sentinel. G ree? field, June 6. William H. Glasscock was unanimously re-elected Superintendent of County Schools to-day without opposition. nil Body to Lie In State. Malone, N. Y June C The body of Mr. Wheeler will lie in the vestibule of.the Congregational Church on Taesday, from 10:30 a. m. until 12:15 p. m. Ail business will be suspended in Malone on Tuesday. A guard of honor from the Twenty-seventh Regiment will attend the body while at the church. Some two years ago Mr. Wheeler placed a marble casket beside the remains of his wife, in his lot in the Malone cemetery. He left with his brother-in-law, Howard E. King, written Instructions to have a casket of oak made for the reception of his body, and selected as pallbearers, D. W. Lawrence, H. H. Thompson, H. A. Taylor, W. A. Short, C. G. Gleason and T. R, Kane, all old friends. Governor Hill has sent a telegram of sympathy, and regrets his inability to be presentat the funeral. Mr. Blaine Not See aloe the Nomination. Pittsbubg, June C B. F. Jones, chairman of the Republican National Executive Committee, left for New York this morning. He said while he did not go there exressly to see Hon. James u. uiaine leave or bis European trip, he would be present to bid him good-bye. He stated further that neither he nor any other person could say whether or not Mr. Blaine would come out as a presidential candidate, and that it depended much on the condition of things In the futnre. He thought that Mr. Blaine was not seeking the nomination. REPORTORIAL REMNANTS. The Circuit Court has adjourned until Jnly 7, when a short special term will begin. J udge Ayers is no w in Danville holding court. The will of Frederick Meyer, deceased, was probated yesterday. He left all his property to his wife Catherine, and appointed her executrix of the estate. fhe County Commiss oners yesterday re-elected County Superintendent W. B. Flick for two years. Mr. Flick has been a valuable and energetic officer, and his reelection is a deserved compliment. The Citizens Milling Company, of Idaville, White County, with $10,000 capital stock, was yesterday Incorporated. J. G. Timmons, James Hannah, J. D. Foster, Perry Godlove and George Friday are the directors. The members of the new Board of Equalization were sworn in yesterday and organized by electing W. A. Ketcham president. As there was no special business to be considered, an adjournment was taken until Tuesday, the 14th Inst, when the grievances of corporations will be considered. In the meantime, the County Auditor will notify all corporations to be xtftdy.

'I AM TIRED OF LIFE."

Distressing Suicide of a Yonrg Kwn of Knox Connty. Kore Lynching Anticipated Speedily by the Crawford County Regulators. Two Ladies Instantly Killed by Lightning in Switzerland County. Snspected Infanticide Colocel Rise's Monument Scalded to Death Drowned Spring; Outlook for Crops, Etc. 3 IVikceunes, June 6. William Scanling, aged twenty-one years, a son of a respectable and well-to-do farmer living near Oaktown, this county, committed suicide this morning by shooting. Sunday morning the young man was kicked In the head by a horse. He made frequent complaints of his head hurting him daring the day, but in the evening felt well enough to take a drive with his sweetheart, whose company he seemed to enjoy more than ever. Several hours before he committed the deed, however, he remarked to his sister-in-law that life was not worth living, and to a lady living with the family he said: "We are going to have a first-class funeral here to-morrow." These were the only declarations of despondency he had ever made, and the family paid little attention to them. Subsequently he went to his room, procured the pistol and retraced his steps to the wood -shed, a short distance from the house, where he committed the act. No one witnessed the deed. The father and younger brother were at work in a field. On hearing the sharp report of the pistol they hastened to the wood-shed to find Scanling lying on the ground, his body quivering with pain and his reason gone, never to return. The only message he left behind were the words, without a signature: Good-bye, friends; I'm tied of life." II ans the Wrong Man. Louisville, Ky., June G. J. M. Grimes, editor of the Jasper (Ind.) Times, has just returned from a tour over the ground at Eckerty, Perry County, Indiana, where the man John Davis was hanged on the charge of having outraged Ella Flannigan. He ssys that it is now known that John Davis was not guilty of the crime, and died at the hands of the lynchers an innocent man. His brother, Clay Davis, who made the assault, has not been apprehended, and it is thought is in concealment somewhere in Indiana. The White-Cappers are still in pursuit of him, and if caught he will swing. Mr. Grimes further states that Ella Flannigan is not the young and tender flower reported, but a large, raw-boned woman. She was undoubtedly outraged, however, and bruially treated after it The lynching party who executed John Davis is composed of members of the notorious "White Cap" Regulators, who have been euch a terror to evil-doers in Indiana., Spring; Crops Look Well In Monroe. Bloomikgtoit, June 6. Owing to the excellent condition of the weather, spring crops are looking very line. Corn is from ten days to two weeks ahead of ordinary seasons, is in excellent stand and will insure an average crop. Wheat is above an average and where fertilizers were used is very heavy. Tne acreage is above the averaze. Oats was late starting, but with occasional showers will be very heavy. Irish potatoes are looking well, but there is danger from the Colorado bug. Grasses look tolerably well. Clover, last year's sowing, is excellent, but two-year-old meadows are not so heavy. Apples will be a fair crop. Peaches, where there are good trees, are fulL All small fruits are plentiful. Upon the whole, the outlook for the farmer is good. Federation Miners and the Advance. Brazil, June 5. The miners of the Brazil district are holding meetings, to continue throughout the week, in the hope of arriving at some determination as to the course to pursue if the federation advance is declared off. The date set for the decision is the 21st. The Inter-state Joint Arbitration Board will meet in Indianapolis then, and with other questions the advance will await adjustment at their hands. The terms upon which the advance was based have not been kept, and yet the miners somehow believe the advance will be paid In some States, though not in others. The advance in the price of coal to the operators since the federation was organized, while the miners' wages have remained the same, is the ground of their hope. Killed by a Fall Kicked From a Train. Seymour, June 6. A little son of Mr. John Uphouse, of Cortland, this county, pged nine years, was sitting on the handrail of the Btairway this morning and fell to the floor below, a distance of twelve feet receiving injuries from which he died in a short time. Two men were found four miles west of here yesterday in a badly mutilated condition. The Township Trustee was notified and had them brought here for surgical treatment They claim to have been kicked off the fast night express, No. 3, on the O. and M., Saturday night by the conductor. They are strangers. The case will be thoroughly investigated in the Circuit Court Mere Lynching; Expected. Jasfer, June C Another of the Davis boys connected with the abduction of Miss Flannigan last Sunday week, in Perry County, has been caught Miss Flannigan says that John, the one who was hung, was innocent of anything connected with the heinous crime, but that Clay Davis was the only one she saw while tied to the tree in the woods. They will not hang the other man now in custody, but think he will tell where Clay Davis is. It is said that the mother of the boys will also be hung, as she helped the sons in their nefarious plans. She is said to be a perfect old fend. They expect to apprehend Clay by to-morrow and will make short work of him. Miss Flannigan is about, and, other than a nervous shock, appears to be doing well. Wanted at Worthvllle. Louisville, Ky., June 6. E. C. Miles, an aged book-agent, was arrested yesterday on a warrant sworn out by H. Smith, who aocuses him of having disposed of a valuable set of books belonging to him (Smith). It is claimed that Miles is wanted at Worthfill e, Ind., for misdeeds there. Kot a Salclde. Thorktowh, Jue 6. The dispatch in today's Sentinel from Zionsville - claiming that George E. Conrad killed himself is not correct The facts are as follows: While in the eia trying t9 t a fcjwX fcO ACO

dently shot himself, the whole load of nho entering his right breast, causing, it is sup posed, instant death. Mr. Conrad was one of the most respected and enterprising farmers in this vicinity. He was benevolent and generous to a fault, always sympathetic, his houEe the home for the fatherless and distressed. The whole community deeply sympathize with his grief-stricken widow and child. A Child Scalded to Death. Vikcekkss, June 6. The funeral of little Willie Woolsey, aged four years and two months, which took place yesterday, impressed all with the horrible manner of his death. The child, unobserved, last Friday went into the kitchen and tumbled into a tub of scalding water which sat on the floor and was used for scrubbing purpose. The cries of the little one attracted the attention of the hired girl, who hurriedly rescued him from the boiling raldron, but too late to save his life, His skin was frightfully blistered and the flesh was cooked from his bones. Death ensued after twenty hours of suffering. Snspected of Infanticide. Libakon, June G. Coroner Bonnel is holding sn investigation over the remains of a newly born infant found in the barn of 'Squire McDonald, in Marion Township, yesterday. The Coroner finds that Miss Sarah A. Clingler, of the neighborhood, was its mother. She had given birth to it in the barn Tuesday of last week, and had hid it under the manure and litter. She claims that it was still-born, but braises on the body and head indicate infanticide. The woman is half witted. The Coroner is thoroughly investigating the matter. Cut-Worms and Corn. Nashville, June C Farming operations in Brown County are in a state of forwardness. Corn is planted and much of it is up and ready for plowing, harrowing, etc The recent cool days and nights are giving the cut-worms a chance, and some damage is being done by them. Oats and grass will be rather short, owing to lack of rain. Wheat in general is looking well and promises an average crop. The straw will be rather short, but the heads are of good size, and if they fill well the crop will come fully up to the average. Farm labor is plentiful and wages fair. Mr. Conrad's Foneral Postponed. Lebakok, June 6. The funeral of George E. Conrad, a prominent Jefferson Township farmer, who was killed Saturday evening by the discharge of his gun, was postponed to-day to give the Coroner an opportunity of holding an inquest The testimony indicates that the shooting was purely accidental. Although Mr. Conrad's

business acairs are somewhatlcomplicated. he leaves a large tract ct of excellent farming land and life insurance amounting to $5,000. Two Ladles Instantly Killed by Lightning; Madison, June C Yesterday noon lightning struck the residence of Tom Gilbert, at Center Square, Switzerland County, instantly killing Mrs. Tom Gilbert and Mrs. Tom March, and severely burning a young daughter of Gilbert's. The building is a low, OBd-story structure. A neighbor noticing ti e smoke issuing from the house, rushed over and found the two ladies dead, but succeeded in saving the girl's life by extinguishing the flames. heat, Oats and Fruit. Cortdok, June 6. The prospect for wheat is a full average, but not so good as last year. Oats promises well, and corn is a good stand, with splendid weather for cultivating it. Meadows are not so promising as last year. Clover pasture is fine. Apples, a very light crop; peaches, plenty on the hills and on the lowlands very few; cherries, a light crop ; pears, a fair crop, but considerable blight Farm labor sufficient for all demands. Never Saw a Railroad. Elkhart, June C Mrs. Richard Ross, aged seventy-two, a wealthy lady, whose heme is about nine miles from this city, had never until Saturday seen a railway, although Ehe has lived at her present home thirty-nine yearn, and has been in good health during all that time. Thirty-two years ago she paid Elkhart a single visit, and since that time has never been away from home. Shesays her family cares have absorbed her attention, and that she has never desired to go about A Ten-Tear-Old Boy Drowned. Kokomo, June 6. Alonzo Etchison, aged ten years, was drowned at 5 p.m. to-day while bathing in the liver one-half mile east of the city. The body has not yet been found. Parties are eearching for it THE CASE DISMISSED. Decision of Judge Phelps In the Celebrated Telegraph Suit Baltimose, June 6. The celebrated case of the Western Telegraph Company vs. the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company, involving title to the telegraph lines along the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, between Baltimore, Wheeling and Parkersburg, which it was presumed was finally settled in March, 1884, by Chief Justice Walte, in favor of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, has again been brought up in this city by the Western Union Telegraph Company, which company owns a majority of the Western Telegraph Company. The gist of Chief Justice Waite's decision three years ago was to the effect that the charter of the Western Telegraph Company, having expired by limitation in 1877, that company was now defunct The Western Union Company recently sought to reopen this case on the ground that the Western Telegraph Company, being the company with which the original contract with the Baltimore asd Ohio Railroad Company in 1S57 was made, was entitled to the physical property, that is, the poles, wires, etc. belonging to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroel, although the contract with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company was admitted to be at an end. The case was elaborately prepared by the Western Union attorneys and considered for many days by Judge Phelps in the Superior Court of Baltimore City. Judge Phelps, on Saturday last, terminated the case, dismissing the same and assessing the cost upon the Western Union Company. JJndeslrable Immigrants. Washtsgtoit, June 6. Assistant Secretary Maynard to-day telegraphed the Solicitor of Customs at San Francisco to prevent the landing of French convicts from New Caledonia, should any such arrive at that port The previous instructions on this subject were sent by mail, and it was feared the immigrants might arrive at San Francisco before the letter. Advleo to Mothers Mrs. WInslow'i Boo thing Byrup should aJwsvt be used when children are cutting teeth. It relieves the little sufferer at onoe; it produces natural, quiet sleep by relieving the child from pain and the little cheru awikes as "bright u a button. It is very pleasant to taste. It soothes the Child, softens the guns, allays sol pain, relieves wind, regulates the bowel, and Is the best known remedy for diarrhea, whether artsln from teeth ing CI CUitt cause rwenty-flTe ceats a botua,