Indiana State Sentinel, Volume 33, Number 49, Indianapolis, Marion County, 11 January 1888 — Page 5

THE INDIANA STATE SENTINEL WEDNEtfD A ST JANUARY II 1888.

PARTY WORKERS

Continued from Fourth rage. the time for holding the contention. It vaa essential that abundant time be given lor the discussion of the tarlü question. It waa subject that must t clearly and thoroughly presented to Ahe people, and once understood their Votes would be recorded for the Democratic Candidates. Jndge Bainbridge, of Dearborn County fcme of the most ardent Democrat in the (State, was not inclined to express an opinion, but, being pressed, said: "As far as I have heard an expression of the people in zny section of the State, I think the feeling or sentiment is favorable to the nomination of Congressman Matson for Governor. I have talked with a great many Democrats, and this seems to be their preference." Hon. C. R. Worrall, of Bloomlngton, joint representative from Monroe and J3rown counties, and whose time is given now to booming Hon. George M. Cooper, of Columbus, for Congress, said: "W liave several candidates down our way. Tirat, we are solid for Colon, ilatson for Governor. I think the people cf Monroe County would march in solid phalanx to the polls to cast their ballots lor Congressman Matson as a candidate. Is'ext to him, I know of no man whom ihey would prefer to Captain W. It. Myers. The Captain has many stanch friends in lionroe and Brown Counties, but Colonel Matson is practically one of us, and to him we shall give oar strength and support until there is no longer a possibility of his nomination. Then we will eo to Myers, if need be. This is the sentiment of tbe Democracy in my part of the State." Commissioner C. F. Nation, Owen County, declared himself as favorable to the nomination of Colonel Matson for Governor. "The voters in my county," he said. 'axe unanimous for the selection of Con gressman Maston as the Democratic standard bearer. Next to him we would want Captain W, Ii. Myers. Either of these gentlemen would be satisfactory, but of course our preference Is for Matson, who has given such general satisfaction as a member of Congress." James I'ecie, of Jennings County, edi tor of the North ernon ban, is an enthu siastic Fupporter of Green 8mith, whom he regarded as the most available candidate I or Governor. Ex-Senator James Willard, of Bedford, Lawrence County : "I was in favor of a late convention. I think it was oar duty to eee what the opposition will do. Oar candidate for President is assured. Mr. Cleveland will unquestionably receive the Democratic nomination, and we should go alow, so as to draft a platform that will meet the issues that may arise from the selection of the Republican candidate. For Governor, I favor Judge Uiblact. We regard him as a man posses? irpr all the elements of a winning candi date." "Webster Dixon, the silver tonpued ora tor ot Columbus, said: "I have conversed with many of the leading Demo crata of niv county regarding tne Democratic candidate for Governor. There is a division of sentiments. First, Matson is preferred. Holman is talked of a great ceal. tie is a favorite with many Demo crats in Bartholomew County. Green Smith has a warm spot in the hearts of our people, and is a eecond choice as a candi date tor Gubernatorial honors," Hon. M. J. Niblack. of Vincennes. Baid that the people of bis county were divided by a chc.ee for Governor, and he preferred not to express an opinion thereon, espec ially as his father, Jadge Niblack, had been mentioned in connection with the Uubern etorial nomination. Knox County, how ever, would do her duty, no matter who the Democratic convention placed at the jieaa 01 me ticket, Martin T. Krueer. of LaPorte countv. Veil known as a candidate on the last State Democratic ticket, said that, while there was a division of sentiment in his county as to the candidates for Governor, there Beemt d to he a growirg feeling in favor of Niblack. Colonel Matson also had a strong louowmg, ana cnariey jewel t was receiv ing tome BupporU Reuben Daily, editor of the JeffersonVille News, said: "There has been no formation of sentiment in Clark County. The Democrary is not united on any particular canaioate. ureen öaaim has some warm frietds; the soldier element is strong for jMat'on. while bynum has some advocates, Clark County, however, will be satisfied -with any good man at the head of the ticket." C. W. Schindler. Rflmrder nf FlovH County: "We nave a local candidate-in anwies jeweii, ana we win ao an in our power to secure ms nomination. Aside M A I T . & A I . iivm iur. jewett mera-is no preierence Isaac P. Leyden is a candidate for Congress and will certainly be successful." Senator L'rmston. of Brookville. ' said "The Democrats of Franklin county are iavoraoie to Aiaison. uynum is second choice. As yet, however, the sentiment of ine.voters nas not crystallized, and there i i . iiisy ue some cnange. B. F. Btrauser, of Washington, Davie county: "Our people are equally divided between Jud?e Niblack and ex Congressman Cobb. No other candidates are talked of. Of the two named I think Cobb is the preference. Daviess county will be satis ted, however, with a candidate that will unite and harmonize tbe party. Sacceas is of more importance than men." Eenator French, of Lafayette, did not xninx me democracy 01 Tippecanoe had united on any one candidate. 'The sol dier element," he said "favor Matson Others look to Bynum as being able to control the labor vote. Myers is wanted ! TTlinT heCATIRJI nf hfa rrram t nnnnl.ritw his tervice as a soldier, and for his splendid record as a public officer and citizen. J tilge Niblack is admired for his old time Democracy. The voters can, I think, unite on any of the gentlemen named." Patrick Keefe, Kentland, Newton Conn ty: "Io ability and availability I know of so man who can better head tbe State ticket tan Captain W. R Myers, ex Secre tary or fc'ate, and I can safely say that tbe people o: Newton County are equally as favorable to Lis candidacy as I am. The people of cur congressional district are agriculturist?, and want to take issue in the campaign upon the tariff policy of 'resident Cleveland." AY. B. Dills, of Auburn, who Is In the City, is being; talked about amon? his friends f jr Congressional honors ot the twelfth, or Fort Wayne District. He has not announced himself a candidate, preierrice to have official position seek him "whenever it is deemed necessary that he Bhouia leave tne Honorable post of high private in the Democratic ranks. He says tbe people up his way are not yet given to diaoassing available timber for Governor. Ex-Congressman Cobb sat In the lobby tf tha Bates House, last night, chatting inth friends and acquaintances in regard to bis candidacy for the Gnbera tonal nom lnation. Ha is confident that victory will peron on hos panner, moogn, as he lays,

be fcas done little as yet toward organizing his canvass.

John W. Graham, of Bloomlngton, speaking of the political outlook in Monroe County, said, last night, that tne Democracy was in better coadition than ever before. He predicts a flattering increase in the Democratic vote of the conn7 in the future. Tbe business men and farmers, he said, are in full accord with the President's message. THE SENTINEL'S CALLERS, A Number of Democrats pay their Respects to this Ottice.' Among the large number of Democrats who called at the Sentinel office while in the city yesterday were those named beow: J. E. Engle, Cincinnati, O. T. Hockersmith, Cleimont. John fcnyder and J. II. Barr, Benoka. T. Mosier Oakesdale. 11. Rains, Plain field, ;. Thornbere, Ridgevllle. B, Roe and F. TbornberR, Emmettvllle. Y. M. Kent, Sr., Brook s ton. John Hamilton, Lawrence. N. Chapman and R. Hurley. Mt, Comtort. G. T. Strange, Marion. K. A. Newcomb. Green Oak, Frank Drudge, Rochester. W . E. Horn, Cloverdale. II. Alexander, Bhelbyvillc. E. PrltcheU. Lizton. Georve Ellis, Camel. J. 8. Holms, Glenwood. Andrew Nichols, Danville. Jonn Easier anil ii. O Coimer, Mt. Verna a. A. . Hess, OTid. J. F. Keluey, Bainstown. 8. C. t'ann. Westport. I. F. C'ocbran. Bowline Green. Thomas Kt&ex, Columbus. v. s. Leeds, Brownstown. W. n. Dills. Auburn. J, K Fish, Tipton. J. E. Hunsucker. Shields. J. M. Hains, Ferry ville. J. B. Mertzer, Rochester. V. MnMTiberg, Big Foot. James Renil, editor North Vernon San. F. . Verbirg. North Vernon. A. Myers, B eomingburg. N. K. Elliott, Meclia&icfcburg. V. Zimmerman, Rochester. George W. Rouse, Jaddcn. C. F. Nation, Farmers. J. M. Hlfrirs. ConnersviUe. C. L. Cochran ana W. U. McCollough, Bowling Green. J. W. Redman, Dana. Thomas Glasscock, Steam Corner. R. R. Johnson, Roachdale. J. A. New ton. St Louis Crossing. J. II. Wegand, Royal Center. J. II. Throop, Carbon. J. A. McConnell, Cumberland. Cal Nation, Owen County. .1, B. Workman, Spencer. Elwood Avery and Fierce Gaskill, Erankfort. Charles Crawley, Sullivan. John R. ravens, MaJisou. S. A. Wallace, Spencer. Hon, E. U. 8taley. Fran It fort. Hon. Charles Keliison, Plymouth. Joe Matlock, Brownstown. F. A. Heinbaugh. editor Democrat, Spencer. J. II. Jones, York town. H. M. Marvin, Kossto'i. 8. B Daupherty, Treaty. ;. M. Uolliday, editor .!ao, Portland. H. C. Ray. Deputy Auditor Shelby County. Frank McClehan, Franklin Democrat. John A. Fornythe, editor Democrat, Seymour. D. H. Hurst, h . D. Ader, I. O . Calliver and J. L. Randel, Greencanle. M. O. Rees, A. II. rhlllips and Bobert Wallace, Fulton County. Hon. U. M. Marvin. Boone County, WUUam Willis, Audi tor-elect, Sullivan CouEty. J. O. Henderson, Kokomo. W. C. Thcmap. Royal Center. Hod. Bam. 1.. McFaiiden. Logansport. Michael Keefe, Lbauon. Hon. A. P. Briscoe, Harry Smith, C. L. MsNgny, J. P. Leonard, John Sixoa, Hartford Uty. OLD SUELHI'S ür LEGATION. The Blilttary Hand Visits the Governor and Serenades the Sentinel. The Bhelby County delegation. 500 strong, and headed by the fine military band of Sbelbyville, visited the new State House and railed upon Governor Gray. Mr. L. J. Hackney introduced the delegates to the Governor. He said they had called to pay their respects; that Shelby County Democrats, for the first time in a long while, were united and presented a solid front The Governor responded as follows: My Feilow-Democratg of Shelby County I thane you for this manifestation of respect. It is an unexpected p.easure to me, and I am highly gratified to bear from your spokesman that the pallant Democrrcy of old Shelby is united, tnd lhat the county at the next election will roll up her old-time Democratic majority, and be placed, where she properly belongs, among the gallant Democratic counties ol the State. Shelby ounty has always been conspicuous in Indiana politics, and being tha home of the ever to be lamented Thomas A. Hendricks, the owes it to his distinguished memory to bring the county up to her old-time Democratic majority and consoicuousncn as a leading Democratic county ol the state. From this larce and enthusiastic delegation that I tee hefore me, I have not the least doubt but kuch will be the case. I assure you that the last two months has witnessed a wonderful revival of activity and enthusiasm la the ranks of the Democracy of Indiana, and I know o'd Shelby will not oe behind in that respect. Thanking you again lor the compliment paid me, i can oolysay In return, that I shall devote all my energies to helping, in every honorable way, lo secure the su-cess of the Democratic ptrty in Indiana and to maintain its principles." Later in tbe day the band, preceded by Colonel Joseph McBrlde, of the Snelbyville Democrat, serenaded the 8entinel, playing three delightful airs. It is one of the best musical organizations of the kind in the State, and old Bhelby may well feel proud of it. Professor J. S. Bergen is leader of the band, and the members are E Barrett, L Kinsley, J. Marlow, M. Rembush, J. Fissey, C. Blair, C. Lacey, C. Milleeon, Lew Webb, H. Sheik:, J. Millesob, L. Blair, W. Chapman, Kilie Kinsley. Sam Mnchmore, II. Ballard, R. Moni, Ora. Chapman and Ora Ludlow. The band is splendidly uniformed, and makes & fine appearance. It was eminently appropriate that the hanner delegation Bhould be accompanied by one of the finest banda in the State.

MISCELLANEOUS MENTION. Notesand Incidents of the Great Gathering of Democrats. Whoop la! It waa a great day for the Hoosier Democracy. Matson and Myers seemed to ba in the lead for Governor. Ex Governor Porter was an interested auditor at the Tomltnson Hall meeting. "Old Shelby" five hundred strong! Colonel McBride wore his honors modestly. Dave Balger, tbe well known athlete, of Wells County, took an active part in the conference. The Republican conference of two weeks ago was insignificant compared vtlth that cf yesterday. Hon. W. D. H. Hanger, Lawrencebarg: 'Every Democrat in Udiana aioatd real tbe Sentinel. It ia the paper for the Democracy." John D. Kersey, a colore! gentleman and a solid Democrat, of Clinton Cianty, was in attendance, and had a seat in the conference as a delegate. Tomlinson Hall was most beautifully decorated by the committee apDointed for the purpose by the Hendricks Club Messrs. Stein, Jeffers, Fox and Draper. Mr. Watterson's failure to come was a sore disappointment to thousands of Hootier Democrats who confidently expected to eee and hear the distinguished Kentuckian. A gratifying feature of the day's proceedings was the unanimity with which all qnestions were disposed of. Tbe Dimocrscy is united on all matters of public concern. There was an effort made yesterday to boom Green Smith for Lieutenant Governor, but that gentleman promptly put a stop to the movement. The office of Lieutenant Governor has no farther attractions for Mr. Smith. A full-sized portrait of President Cleveland waa presented to the Hendncaa Club yesterday by Messrs. Eastman, 8ct leicher ALcc It u the picture that atU' ctt so

much attention in the firm' window on the day of Mr. Cleveland's visit. Two prominent Republicans sat in the Bates House last night disenssing the Deaiccratic conference and the enthusiasm so prevalent in tbe rank and file of the party. 'It's a big thing" said one. "And it means victory in the national campaign," said the other. George W. Cooper, of Columbus, candidate for Coneresj to succeed Colonel Matson, is a very hsppy individual. From the reports made yesterday by the visitors from each of the nine counties in his district, be was assured of the unanimous support of his party. Besides the letters and telegrams that were read at the meeting last night, Mr, R. O. Johnton, as sectretary of the Hendricks Club, received letters and telegrams of regret from Congre$smen Bynum, teatson, Holman and O'Neil, all Baying that they would certainly be here but for their duties at Washington. Democratic Editors. The regular annual meeting of the Democratic Editorial Association will be held at the Hendricks club rooms to-day, tegiiining at 10 o'clock this morning. Investing papers will be read by tbe president, Mr. J. P. Applegate, of New Albany, and others. Tbe annual election of officers will take place this afternoon. sa i THE PLATT CASE.

Au Attempt ly tbe Ex-Senator to Explain His Double Residence. Albas y, N. Y., January 11. The trial of the suit bronght In behalf of tbe 8 täte to remove ex-Senator Thomas C. Piatt from the office of Quarantine Commissioner at the port of New York, on the groand of ineligibility, was resumed to-day. Tae State Beeks to show that Piatt is a resident of Owego, Tioga County, whereas the law requires that tbe Commissioner of Quarantine must reside within the metropolitan district of New York. A Tioga county witness was called and exhibited the poll lists for the town of Owego to show that Mr. Piatt had voted in that town since his claimed residence in New York. The washerwoman of the Piatt family 'was next placed on the stand. She testified that she had done the washing of the family for years at Oa-ego, receiving lineu by express and returning it in the same way to New Yoik, and receiving her pay by check from New York. This ended the evidence srom tbe people. The defense moved to dismiss the case on the ground of lack of evidence. The motion was overruled, and, after an opening argutrent by Lawyer McFarland for the defense, Mr. Platt took the stand and testified at length to show that while he was born, and did business in Owego for thirty years, and still visited that place frequently, bis businees and residence were now in New York. Aside from his othce of Quarantine Commissioner, his position as President of the United Slates Express Company renderfd his daily presence ia the city of New York necessary. He had considered Owego his residence until 1S7S. Since 1S79 he had been to Owego on n average of about four times a year. Mr. Piatt said he had voted in Owego every year since his removal, excapt lbs 3 aDd 1SS7. Mr. McFarland ''Why did you vote there?' This question was objected to by the prosecution and the objection was sustained. The question was put in several other forms, bat was ruled out. The witness continued: "There was a difinite understanding between myself and the express company that on accepting the position I sbculd take up my residence in New Yark. I have lived in New York City from tte time I left Owego, in 137'J, down to tte pmenttime. I did not from 1879 onward have any intention of going back to Owego to live." On croJ8-zamination witness admitted that he voted in Oxeso, and swore in his vote in lfet0, taking the general oath as to his residcce there; knew he was declare 1 elected to the Senate in 1SS1 as 1'Iatt, of Owego, and did not call attention to the error of residence, and in his affidavit to cbar.ee tbe venue m the ca", last July, he made oath that his legal domicile was in OweRO. Beveral witnesses testified that Mr. Piatt, when in New York, occupied rooms at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. Wool Growers la Conference, Washington, January 11. About forty delegates representing the National Association of Wool growers, Wool-manufacturers and Wool-dealers, met in conference here to-day for the stated purpose of agreeing upon a mutually satisfactory revision of the tariff on wool, woolens and wool substitutes. The conference was called in pursuance of a resolution adopted at the St Louis manufacturers' convention last May, which directed the president of the National Wool Growers' Association to itsue a call to three national associations representing the wool industry to send delegates to a joint conference in Washington. The conference is composed of leadiDg men of every branch of the wool industry, who represent in their private business not leas than $100.000.000. The statement is made that the delegates have been purposely selected from both of the great political parties and represent the extreme and conservative views of both free traders and protectionists. A permanent organization of the conference was e fleeted by the election of the following officers: President, George L Converse, of Ohio, first vice-president, E. H. Ammidown, Unica, N. Y.; vice-presidents, John McDowell, Theo. Justice, A. W. F, Cowdio, F. D. Wright, A. C. Miller, John P. Hill and W. G. Benedict; secretary, II. L. James; assistant secretary, Wm. Batteson. By a resolution adopted early in to-day's session, tbe proceedings of the conference will not be made public except by direction of the whole conference. Cleveland's Administration. Washington, January 11. Special, In a speech recently delivered before the Revenue Reform Club, of Boston, that eminent political economist, James Russell Lowell, said: "Personally, I confes tbat I feel myself stronely attached to Mr. Cleveland as the best representative of the highest type of Americanism that we have seen rcce Lincoln was snatched from es." This language from so distinguished a Republican has called out many denunciations from the leaders of the Republican party here as well as from the prese ' f tbat party. They cannot endure any Republican that has tbe independence of Mr. Lowell. Tbe fact that Cleveland's administration has been a successful one counts for nothing. They would destroy every busiress confidence for political ends. Mr. Lowell knows this, hence his independence and the independence of thousands of Republican business men wto are outspoken in their approval of thie administration. More Pension Clerks A Van ted. Washington, January 11. Special. ice commissioner ot i ensions nas re quested an appropriation for the next year of fifty additional clerks, ten of class 1, ten of the $1,000 class, and thirty copyists at 'XJO rer annum, to be employed nntil the f xpirawwO of tbe present term oi Congress. The Commissioner says: VThe reason for this request Is that the immense amount of extra work imposed upon the present force by the calls of the members of Congress regarding pension claims seriously interferes with tbe usual work of the bureau." Increasing the Invalid Tensions. Washington, January 11. Senator Man derson to-day introduced a bill to increase all invalid pensions to $3 per month. A statement accompanying the bill aaya that it will increase the pensions of 140,383 persona now carried on tha rolls, and will in create tbe annual pension payments by

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BIG RED WOOD STEAL

Canny Scotchmen's Well Laid Plans to Defraud the TJcitsd Stiiss. Sixty-four Thousand Acres or Valuable Red Wood Lands Already Secured One of the Boldest Land Frauds ou Bscord. New York, January 11. Tbe Herald this morning prints a three column letter from Eureka, Cal., in regard to a gigantic timber land steal. The correspoadent states tbat a foreign syndicate Is operating in the red wood district, of which Eureka is tte centre, and that it has already gobbled up s!xty-four thousand acres of the fir est red wood forests in the world. The correspondent says : "Of all the numerous robberies of the Government of the United States which have disgraced the Western and Pacific slope States during the past two decades, no one baa possessed the monumental ear marks of unblushing fraud to a more startling degree than tue one about to be related. For rugged picturesqueness of roguery, the California Red Wood Company's robbery is unique." He then goes on to tell hew the California Redwood Company was organized in Kdinbnrg in 1883. The directors were Sir George Warrender, Bart.; E. D. I. Blythe, Esq , Edinburg; Thomas Nelson, Esq., Kd in burg: Patrick Stirling, Esq , of Kppendavie; William John Menzies. Kiinbure, and K. Brace Johnson, Edinburg. These gentlemen, who supply or controlled tbe capital had the power to add to their i umber six other directors, according to discretion. James D, Walker, an Eaglishman, of San Francisco, was caos?n the President. Charles II. King, of San Fran cisco, and David Evans, of Eureka, were created general managers. A number of notorious land sharxs were hired by the company and sent to Eureka, and they soon had the plans perfected for tbe great fraud. The headquarters of the gang wss In a back room of the tough ginfhoo of Gordon Bamum, a local sport, whose establishment was the resort of the rough floating population of a Pacific slope new seaport. Tbree blocks away from Barnum's saloon was located the United States Land Office. The area of the land sought by tbe conspirators was so vast that a small army of men was required to go through the for ru 8 of entering and proving;, as re quired by the laws of tbe United States in the disposal of tbe public domain. It was necessary to obtain 4 J0 persons who were willing to aid in the fraud, knowirgly or unconsciously through ignorance ot the meaning of the statement each would be called on to take. The sum fixed by the Ked Wood Company as the maxi mum price was $50. For that paltry sum mm were to be called on to go to the land effice and make a statement tha the land they entered under the beneficent and liberally generous laws of Uncl9 Sim was for their individual use and occupaicy. As soon as the entry was made, the men were escorted to the headquarters of the syndicate, where the land was transferred to the "canny Scotchmen." Tbns it was tbat tbe chapter of crime was completed and the raid ou acres of growing timber among the most valaabie in tue wona was nnauy consummated, Cannot Itely on the Dank Statement J New York, January 11. The Herald this morning prints the following: "Stock Exchange operators have been in the habit ot a earing by tbe weekly bank statements. Indeed rn baturday the market is some times influenced by the supposed favorable or ul favorable nature of this report. The disclosure of the Fourth National irregu larities was a rude sheck to the Btreet and et once raised the question. "Can the.batjk. statement ever be depended upon to tell tte truth." "If one bank can systematic ally monkey with the figures and misstate its condition, don't other banks do tbe same?" "It is one of the severest shocks we have had in years," 6aida veteran Wall street man. "The bank state ment has always been looked upon every week as gospel, and now we find that it is ret the gospel, tut an apocryphal book. There is no doubt whatever tbat Mr. Bald win is by no means the only bank 1'resident who has misrepresented tbe condi tion of bis bant. He was discovered only by accident, and the chance that want against him, after be had carried on tha thing for some time, happened to .to in favor of other bank officers who have done the eame thing. They fact that came out yesterday that it has been known to Wall street brokers for a month and more that Baldwin was monkeying with tha ii?ure3. is in itself pretty good evidence that other banks have beenkloing it, or at least conniv ing at it. Mr. Baldwin is a good fellow and he meant no harm, but he violated the law. The worst consequence of his act is that he has destroyed public confidence in the integrity of the bank statements. He has added an element of distrust which will be far reaching and will never be for gotten. And this was about what every body in Wall street said except the bank omcers. ' The shopkeepers say they lose mao more tbe year round by kleptomania thaa shoplifting. The holiday season just past has been a fruitful one to the amateur and professional pilferer. Tbe professional shoplifter ia watched, and, if detected, treatment is summary : but with the atna teur the procedure is of a mcst diplomatic character. The usual method is to quietly invite the offender into a private office. aL'ord an opportunity to disgorge, and ad minister a well-worded warning. The big retailers actually fear the unpopularity engendered by a public exposure in these cases, and are Inclined to glaze over crimi nal delinquencies of thia character, as though the act waa an irresponsible error. There is one lady in thia city who enters a dry goods store and slyly corrals themoet absurd articles, lier weakness is Known, however, and her husband willingly settle) all bills presented. There are bosk fienda who are unable to resist the surreptitous acquirement of every rare work they set their eyes upon. Several of these men are known and temporarily humored. A bric-a-brac entbusisst was wont to go from store to store "collecting" a piece here, a teakwood stand there, until hu depreda ticcs were finally made void by the presentation of a number of bills, which he promptly met. In the art stores about town kleptomania is now happily confined to the departments where cheap wares are exposed. The French Chamber Convenes. Paris, January 10. The Chamber re-as sem bled to-day. M. Pierre Blanc, senior member, acted as President of the Cham ber of Deputies at opening session, in an address he expressed tbe hope that the session would be fruitful of legislative re suits and appealed for a union of the Re publican groups in order to effect reforms. and show foreigners a united France. Balloting for President resulted in the re election of M. Floqnet, 258 to 38. In the Senate M. Carnot, father of President Car not, senior member, took tbe President's chair, and said the Congress of the benate and Deputies manifested by its second choice ot President a desire for peace at home and abroad and respect for the laws. Actangeof the highest official of tbe State has been effected so easily that it Bould inspire confidence in the future ot the cation. . Tbe intelligent compositor sometimes gets tfc ere unconsciously, in a local con temporary's published list of Congressional Committees yesterday, on of them was styled " Pirate" Land Claims, when "Pri ate" was the official word. PalladelphU

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GEMS IN VERSE.

Who Santa Claus Was. James Wkitcomb Kiley, Jes' a little bit o feller-I remeiabcr still Ust to almost cry for Christmas, like a youngster will. Fourtn o' July's nothln' to it! New Years ain't a emeli! Euter Hunday circus day jes' all dead in the shell! Lordy. though! at night, you know, to set arouLd ana near Theoklioik work the story o3 absut tha sleCce and deer. And "Sauty" skootin' round Uie roof, all wrapred in lur and luzz Loiigaiore I knowed who "Santy Claus" wuz. Ust to watt and set up later a week crtwo anead; Couldn't hardly keep awake, ner wou'dn't go to bed: Kittle stewia on tbe fire; end mother sittin' near, Darnln' eocfcs and rockln in the Ekrcety rockin' cheer: Pap gap' and wonder where It was the money went, And quar'l with his frosted heels and spill bis liniment: And we a-dreaniin slefgh-bells when the clack 'ud whir and buzzLong afore I knowed who "Santy Claus" wuz. Size the fireplace and Cgger how "Old Santy" couia Manage to come down the chlmbly, like they said ho would: Wisht that I conld hide and see him won Jcred what he'd say Elbe ketched altller layin' ier him thatawiv. But I beton him and liked him ume as 11 he uaa Turned to pat me on the back and Eay, "Look a here my lad: Here's my pack jes' ha'p yoarse'I like all go 3d Long alore I knowed who "danty Claus" wuz. Vf isht that yarn wuz true about him as it 'pear ea io DeTruth made out o' lies like that un's goad enough for me. Wisht I still wuz eo confidiu'I could jes' go wi.a Over hangln' up my stockin's like the little child Cllmbia' in my lap to night and beggin me to ten 'Eout them reindeers and "Old Santy" that she loves fo well : I'm half sorry for this liltle girl-sweetheart of nis Long afore ßhe knows who "Santy Claus is." The Twill-ht Uour. From the German. Oh, twilight, weird but peaceful hour that soitcns night and dav's close bounds. Tis 'neath tcy spell, like spirit message, iue magic uora oi memory sounds. I love thee most when leund the windows Ihe 11HH2 autumn wind doth blow Through rustling leaves-breathes down the cnimney Till embers 'mid the ashes glow. Thhades of days dppartei hover, As If with lile renewed they rise. To lilt Ith silent hand the curtain necall the I ast teiore our eyes. Grandmother's room, again I see it: fche slU and spins with tdivered hair. And looks a noii to where her darling Sit at her ieet. a happy pair. There nest'Jrg with their glad young faces V Close side by kide with wldeniuf? Raze, This boy and girl hear tales and legends r rom grandmother's gray world of days. ThespIndTe bums, nnnght lr nor rustics As long as her sofi voice cold sway, Tbe Uli old clock then breaks the silence And strikes the hour that stole away. 'OnCP on ft limp " hfoine ti a low.nl .v.uu .u, UUAU . VIVA L U J ' - ' 'v , In still delight the chillrcn listen 'There lived a prince, ones on a time." 'Once on a time " why wlt.h such tremor. Cotce back those words like vesper chime? Oh. joy and childhood, ye have f-ided And are as tales' Once on a time!" Grandmother sleeps 'neath shade of cypress Wi-hin the chuiehyar 1 mauy a year; The sister has. as wire, forgotten That once a brother was so dear. And others who were once around mo To keep and c herihh as my own, As then I thought, hsve drooped and vanished, And now 1 stand forlorn, alone. They come, the shades in twilight hour, Like soft airs from a far-oil dime. Pale wraiths, atd whisper to rae only While passing- by "Once on a time." Oh, twilight, wired but peaceful hour lhat softens night and day's close bound, 'Tis 'Death thy spell like spirit message, The magic horu ot memory sound. Oh, let those spirits hover o'er me That blessed my childhood's morning bright Till my life, too, shall, lading, darkening, I low like the shadow s, iuio uigtu. Across the Snow. Ben S. Parker. Across the snow and over the sand, w here summer lingers with sonar and bloom, The festooned oaks of Florida stand Enshrouded in odorous looni ; Over the mountains across the snow, The blue sky smile th and bendeth low. Across the mow and over the sea, Italy laughs, like a child at ilay; And her rivers that sing iucetsautly Are wooing the eouI away! Over tbe sea and across the snow They are calling me, but I cannot go. Across the snow and over the tears, The wonder world of our childhood lies, And voices echo across the years With whimpered questl.n aud low replies, Over the graves and across the snow, The children are call! us who loved me so. Across the snow and beyond the doubt, Thete lieth a land so sweet and fair That none who enter will turn about To brlug us tidings of loved ones there; Over the doubt and across the snow The dear ouc beckon and I shall go. The Funny Man. Harper's Mfg'zine. Who is tbe man who sits and bites His pen with asrect solemn? He is the Funuv Man who writes The weekly Comic Co.umn, By day he scarce can keep awake; At uhvht be cannot rest, D is mea's he hardly dares to takeHe jests, he can't digest. His hair, though not with years, Is white, His cheek is wan and pale, And all with seeking day and night For jokes that are not stale. His joys are few: the chief est one Is when by luck a word Buegests to him a novel pun His readers haven't beard. And when a Yankee joke he sees In some old book well, then Perhaps ht gains a moment's ease, And makes it do again. The thouRht that chiefly makes him sigh Is that a time must come When jokes extinct like mammoths lie, And jokers must be dumb. Wben every quip to death is done, And every crank is told; When men bave printtd every pun, And every joke is old, When naught in heaven, or earth, or sea, nas not teen turned to chaff, And not a single oddity Is left to make us laugh. C. E. BEXHA.M. People Will Talk. You may go tt rough the world but t'will be very slow If you listen to all that is said as you go; You'll be worried, and fretted, and kept in a stew, For meddlesome toDgues will have something to do. For people will talk. If quiet and modest, you'll have it presumed That ycur humble position Is only assumed; You are a wolf In sheep's clothing, or else you're a fool, But don't get excited, keep perfectly cool. For people will talk. Ii generous and noble, they'll rent out their spleen, You'll bear some loud hints that you're selGsh and mean ; II upright, honest, and fair as tbe day, They'll call you a logne, in a sly, sneering way. For people will talk. Atd then, Ii you show the least boldness ol heart.

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If threadbare your dress, or o!d-lashloacl yen hat. tj Someone will surely take notice of that. And tint rather strongly mat you cm i pay your way; But don't get excited whatever they say; xor people will tair. If you dress in the fashion, doa't think to escape. For they criticise then In a different shipe: You're ahead of your means, or your tailor 's unpaid. But mind your own buslnsts, there's noujht to be made. For people will talk. Now. the"best way to eo, is to do a yon please, For your mind, if you have a ly, will then be at ease; Of courte you will meet with all sorts of abase But don't think to stop them, it ain't any use. i or people wiu tau. ASOSYMOr?. KNOTTY PROBLEMS. fOcir readers are invited to furnish orlglnsl enigmas, charades, riddles, rebuses, and oihir "Knotty Problem." addressing all communi cations relative to this department to . E. Chadboorn, Lewiston, Maine. No. 2220-The Real Microcosm I'm like the world, or else "the world's like me," 'Tis this the dominies are wont to say: I think.it would have been a better plan To call me "microcosm," Instead oi man. I'm spherical, I'm flattened at the poles. i am beloved ot many million souls ; I'm rich within my Inmost depths, I trow; And sweet the rivers tbat within me How. And I was fairest In the flowery age, o was the world in its primeval stage: But romance is the lean-faced poet's lood. And now I'm tar more practically good. And tome drink sweetly of my mine tide, Aud that exhausted, throw the rest aside: Bo mauy a wealthy idler of to-day Drinks the world dry, and sighs, and goes his way, Of pleasure sick, Thus, verily I swetr, The worthless golden mantle that l wear Enfolds a form be great or small its worthThat is a microcosm a little earth. J. A. So. 2321 Decapitation. I "hide" the name we love All other names above! Take off my head, and sec If you do not aeree; Decapitate a sain, "The opposite" is plain. A. L. No. 2222. A Diamond Cross. ff V t0 : O 0 -CM c e o . a u $ t if : v C f $ I: $ p 0 : c Upper left: 1, A letter; 2, salt: 3, a leaf oi division of the calyx; 4. a native of I'aphos (Ueog); 5, a lord (dcot); 6, a boy; 7. a letter. Upper right: 1. A letter: 2, a kind of long hanaltd spade; 3, a vessel belonging to regulär line ol packet; 4. a not using person; 5, foams: 6 certain rortuguete coins; 7 a letter. Center diamond: 1, a letter: 2, the Govarnmeut oi Algiers, so called before the French conquest; 3, to prevent; 4. one who provokes 5, eharp, loud; outcries; 6, certain Portuguese eclns. 7, a letter. Lower left. 1, A letter; 2, shy; 3, fermented juice of apples; 4. inform of a nodule: h. the yellow partot Cgs; 0, captain oi a ship (Eastern)! 7, aletttr. Lower right: 1, A letter: 2. salt; 3, a shrub used in dyeing; 4, the 9th Mohammedan mouth; f, loaaed; C, a vesjol lor liquois; 7, aletter. Tiosa, Ind. U. Birr, Sk, 2223 At Grandma's1. There's flashing of the burnished steel, And movements ail in place; And angles sharp their p-nats reveal Arouud a vacant space. And hand to hand a mimic flight Is practiced all the wav: "To catch and bfad, pud drop from sight" The mandate they obey. For those that fall and drop from sight, More come the place to till: And those tbat fall will a id their mite, And Fcrve by ho.diug still. ßo on they go, row aftr row, Until the whole complete Two leDgtheoed tiguiei plainly show. That skip with nimble feet. S. o. 222I.-A Hidden Proverb, (One word in each line.) It's sweet to arise in the blush of the mora. When the ccesn and earth are at rest; But tweeter, while yet it is early, to sleep Like a dear Hitie tiird in its nest. I know that the poets have to'.d us to rise üefoie the sun gets in the sky, I know that the poets at twelve o'clock love, .Like a worm in a peach leaf, to lie I J. A, No. 2225 A Uollow SUr. l 2 M f J 4 e 5 6 From 1 to 5 With us; 1 to 4 A seer; 2 to 3 Implements for digging; 2 to 6 Deserts; 3 to C Cttain agricultural implements: 4 to 5 Extreme pain, llAVKEYE-S. Ho. 222C A Numerical Enigma. A hundred thousand! Can it be? Indeed. 'tis shown in one, two, three: Four, five six two ejes disclose, Divided by oi e fourth of nose: A Roddes v,e would not enshrine Reveals htr-?elf in one to nine. "Adorned with fingers " nice and neat, As well as "slashed," sejln complete. Wheu these nine letters are traueno.ed, What a nice tail will be disclosed. Kelsosiak. Answers. fJ04 Fire-flies-2"."'-r Crabbe Bacon. Byron, Swift. Sterne. 061. Turkey. 2. Goose. 3. Woodcock. 4. Yetilson. 5. fetdaage. 6. Uparerib. 7. Bacon. 8. Tongue. 9.'Castor 10. Salt, 11. Ceery. 12. Caululower. i:t. Asparagus. 11. Potatoes. 15. 0.ar:ges. 16. Figs. 2 W Smaller. 2u8 Blue-grass. 2f 9 R A I N L E K K x U G 8 O N c E E G X o H I R K A C A FAT I. O T H R A K 2210 V olt's peach. 2.'il No b e. Sneezino" Catarrh. The distressing sneez, sneeze, sneeze, the acrid, watery discharge from the eyes and nose, the painful inflammation extendlngto the throat the swelling of the mucous lining, causing choking sensations, cough, ringing noises ia the head and splitting headaches how familiar the: e symptoms are to thousands who suffer periodically from head colds or influenza, and who live in ignorance of tbe fact that a single application of San ford 'a Radical Cure lor Catarrh will afford iustantaneous relief. But this treatment In cases of simple Catarrh gives but a faint Idea of what this remedy will do in the chronic forms, where the breathing Is obstructed by choking, putrid mucous accumulations, the hearing affected, smell aud taste gone, throat ulcerated and hacking coutth gradually fastening rtseif upon the debilitated system. Then it is that the marvelous curative power of 8antords Radical Cure manifests itself in luRtantaneous and grateful relief. Cure begins from the first application. It is rapid, radical, permanent, economical, safe. Sanford's Radical Cure consists of one bottle of the Radical Cure, one box Catarrhal Solvent and an Improved Inhaler; price, f 1. Potter imuo & Chem.cal Co., Bostoxi. It Stops the Pain.4 Achlnir Muscles. Back. Hips and Bides, Kidney and Uterine l'alns.and all Fain. Intlamatlon and Weakness Xav relieved in one minute by the Cuucora Antt.FaJn Plaster. The first and only pain-subduing plaster. New, original, instantaneous, never lailing. Vastly superior to all other plasters and remedies for the relief of pain. At all druggists, 26oento; five for II: or, postage free, ct Totter Drug aud Chemical Co., fcostcu, Mam,

TliA fl.im..T XX V - - - OOOWQÖ PILLS. IiEJTAIlE OF I2I1TATIOXS. AX.1FAYS ask ron Jn. rixTRCirs pellets, or LITTLE SUGAR-COATED PILLS. Tleinar entirely vegetable, they operate without disturbance to the system, dvt, or occupation. Put up in glas viala, hermetically sealed. Always fresh and reliable. As a laxative. alteratiTe, or purgative, those littlo Pellets givo tho mott perfect satisfaction. SICK HEADACHE. Ittlloua Headache, IHzzine, ConMlpalion, iiuipccBiiuii, Ililioas Attack, and all deranpeinenta of the stom ach and bowels, are prompt ly relieved and permaaei.il rurHi liv thfl use of ir. Pierce'a Pleasant Purgative Pellets. In explanation of the remciial power of theso Pellets over so gTeat a variety of diseases, it may truthfully be said that their action upon the Evptem is universal, not a giand or tissue escaping their eanativo influence, fcold by druggists, 25 cents a vial. Manufactured at tho Chemical Laboratory of World's Dispensart MauiCAL Association, Buffalo, N. Y. Ofl REVÄRD is offered by the manufacturers of Dr. Saxe'i Catarrh Itemedy, for a case or Chronic Nasal Catarrh, which, they cannot cure. ' heavy headache, obstruction of the nasal passages, discharges falling from the Lead into tho thront, 6omotirnes profuse, watery, and acrid, at others, thick, tenacious, mueou, purulent, bloody and putrid; the eyes are ; weak, wattry, and inflamed; there is rinpicir in the ears, deafness, hacking or couphintr to clear the throat, expectoration of offensive i matter, topvthcr with fcabs from ulcers; tho i voice is changed and has a nasal twang ; tha breath is offensive: pmell and taste are im- ! paired ; there is a sensation of dizziness, with mental depression, a backing cough and -en-! eral debility. Only a few of the atove-named symptoms are iiüeiy to oe present; in any one case. Thousands of cases annually, without manifesting1 half of the above symptoms, result in consumption, and end in the grave. No disease ia eo common, more deceptive -and dargerous, or loss understood by physicians. by its mild, 6oothinr, and bealimt properties. Dr. Sacre's Catarrh Remedy cures the wor?t rases of Catarrli, 44 cold In the head," Coryza, and Catarrhal Headache. Sold by cruggitta everywhere; W cents. ; rnlold Agony from Ca tarrh." Frof. VT. riArsNER, the famous mesmerist, "f Ithaca. IV. 1'., writes: "Some ton years ar I suffered untold agony from chroaic natsai catarrh. My family physician gave me up aa incurable, and 6aid I must die. My case was such a bad one, that every day, towards sunset, my voico would become eo hoarse I could barely speak above a whisper. In the morning1 my coughing and clearing of my throat would almost etranlo me. Iiy the u of Dr. Satre's Catarrh Remedy, in three months, I was a well man, and tho euro baa been permanent." Constantly Ilauklng and Spitting." TnoMAS J. KcsnrNG, Esq., too! pine St. Louis, Mo writes : 44 1 was a great suSerer from catarrh for three years. At times I could hardly breathe, and was constantly hawkingand spitting, and for the last eight mouths could not breathe through the nostrils. I thought nothing1 could be done for mo. Luckily. I was advised to try Dr. Safe's Catarrh Itemedy, and I am now a well man. I believe it to be the only eure remedy for catarrh now manufactured, and one has only to give it a fair trial to experience astounding results and a permaueut cure," . . Three Ilottlcs Curo Catarrh. 1 Eli IIobiuns, ITunvin P. O.. CoLumhit Co., Pa., pays: "My daughter had catarrh when she was five years oi l, very ba.ly. I saw Dr. Spc-c'8 Catarrh Remedy advertised, and procured a bottle for her, and soon saw that it helped her; a third bottle effected a iTinanent cure. She is now eighteen ytara old aod sound aud hearty." 0s ii Crcnto, H AJtCTcy Co.. Ist), Bept, 11, 1557. Tb following; U a true account of what roar . B. B. has dons for oar little danbter, Hazel, tow four years old. When 13 montti old a lamjAppeared on her beet, which slowly grew larg-er. The family physician tb juhi It was Caused by a p!eos cf broken gla&s or needl, feat failed to bring anything to lUjht. Tha liUd became feebler all the time, sedmlnc to lose the use ot her 1c. and r.n.illj- quit walk. l&f tnurely. The cüddld finger anl thumb mt either band became cnlarjM, the flesh becominghard. The hip Joints became IctoI ad, to that when seventeen mouihi old oold oot ctaad, hating lost tbe ose of leg Bold arm. Partial curvature of tbe rptne a1e followed. The nervous system was wrecked, noscles contracted, aa J there was general wasting ot lieh and muscle, it clhteca mocthj et age she was placed under tho treatment of a prominent physician of Coston. Uass but st the end of ten months she fcad declined to such a degree that she mi la dying condition. This v,us la AprU, loCS. Ftook the child away not knowing what to do. Ia this dreadful dilemma we were rer-persuaded by friends to try "one bottle" of Swnrr'8 SrEciyic, which we did, and before It had all been taien we saw a change Car the better la her symptoms. We kept It up, and hare done so to this day, and will keep It up. If tho Lord wilü, for many dayl to come, for It has brought our dring Hasel to life, to rigor, to strength and health agala. The ashen hue ot ber cheeks has changed to a rosy thit. Ebe la able to walk anywhere, her languor and melancholy bars passed away, and she is now a bUthe, cheerful, happy romping child. Should yon wish to Increase your testimonials of proof of the T lr tue f 8. 8. a, oar names and what we bave said is but a portion of what w owe to you, sbouM you wish to ose them. Kindly yours. Bes. F. Swot. CsxrmuDB E. Swnrt. r. a box m. treatise oa Blood and SkhVXHseases mane4 free. rn 8 warrSracnnc Co, Drawer a. tlantaQa ' Thoroughly cloanse tho blood, which is tho fountain of health, by usin? Dr. Icrce's Golden Medical Discovery, and pood difrcstion. a fair skin, buoyant ppirits, vital etrenpth. and Soundness of constitution will be established. Golden Medical Discovery cures all humors, from the common pimple, blotch, or eruption, to the worst Scrofula, or Llood-poison. Especially has it proven its efficacy in cut-in Falt-rheum or Titter, Fevor-wrcs. Hi P-Jint Disease, Scrofulous Sores and Swellings, mlartred Glands, and Eating Ulcers. Golden Medical Discovery cures ConSTiropt'on (which it Scrofula ot tbe Lunjrs. by it Severe Coujrhs, AFthnia, and kindred affections, it is a soveroiim remedy. It prompuy cures the severest Couehs. For Torpid Liver, liiliousness, or "Lirer Complaint," Dyspepsia, and Indirection, it ia an unequalled remedy. Sold by druggists. DR. PIFIICE'S PFLT'ETS AntU Itllioua and cathartic. Süc a vial, by drueg-ista, BATIMTSBi Uli OS OS ADDRESS w I C.&E.W. BRADFORD, z2 U INDIANAPOLIS, Ijfoh

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