Indiana State Sentinel, Volume 34, Number 1, Indianapolis, Marion County, 8 February 1888 — Page 1

0 VOL.:XXXiY-NO. 1. INDIANAPOLIS, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1888. WHOLE NO. lr659

BISMARCK SPEAKS

1U German Clustllci'i Rtiicn fcr the Pimp cf the Military. B.1I. Ho' PrtHV.litj cf is Iismtdiiie Conflict, But Prtpirttion n Needed. In Addrezi Pc fioin Ton, Bat Significant of Biinurek's Policy. The Speech Warmly Received and Frequently Applauded The Landwehr BUI Fassed La Bloc Notes. Berlik, February 0. The anno uacemen that Prince Bismarck would speak on the military bill drew a great throng ol people to the Reichstag to-day. and long before tte day's business was begun the galleries were filled to repletion. Prince William, of Prussia, and Prince Leopold, son of the late Prince Ferdinand C Dar lea, occupied the court box, woile the diplomatic gallery was crowded with the different foreign repnsentatives and their families. Prince .Bismarck was enthusiastically greeted on his way to the Reichstag palace by dense crowds, which lined the route along Wilhelm Strasse to the palace. Prince Bismarck entered the Reichstag at 1:23. He was received with deafening cheers. The House proceeded with the first reading of the milatary loan bill, and Prince Bismarck arose to address the House. He said: "I do not believe I can add anything to the true state cf the case regarding the bill. I da not address you on that account. My object ia to tpeak of the general Situation of Europe. I may confine myself to rtferring to what I eaid on the smiie subject over a year ego. There has been very little cbange eine then, when I feared war with "France. Since then France has elected a peace-loving President, and a pacific disposition has prevailed. I can, therefore, reassure the public that so far aa France is concerned the iroerecthas become more peaceful. Regarding Russia, also, I am of no other opinion than when I said thai we have to apprehend no attect from Russia. The situation must not fce jutfged from press comments. "The Russian newspapers I do not believe. I believe the Czar's word absolutely. The situation, on the whole, is not different from that of 1870. I grant that the concentration of Ra&iiaa troops on the frontier may appear serious, bat I perceive no cause r pretext for a Russian or European war. Russia has no interest to conquer Prussian nor Austrian provinces. Indeed I go so far In my confidence as to say that even a war with France would not necessitate a war with Rusai, altbongfcl'.he latter eventually would involve the former. It is true that I cannot demand an explanation from the Russian Foreign Office regarding the concentration of troops on the frontier, but having been well acquainted with Russia's foreign policy for a generation, I may have my own opinion in the matter, l believe the Russian Cabinet intends to make Russia's vofcj heard at the next Earopean cris, and, therefore, wishes to push her ?! jilrary forces as far westwird as possible. "PejtfcxLfl Russia speculates upon a turn taking place eoon in the Eastern q neat ion, and desires to act promptly and with greater weight. Perhaps Russia intends to render her diplomatic demands more effectual from the fact of having an army ready fox war behind them. We, however, are only concerned in the Eutern question in a secondary manner." ' Prince Bismarck proceeded to review the relatioi s between Prussia and Russia since 1648, ar d showed how frequently they had aasuro d a menacing aspect. He said that at all the times the calmness and conscien tiousness displayed by the ministers on the Prussian Bide toward the threatening position of Kus&ian afiairs a position of ihich foreign countries had do idea had succeeded in avertirg mischief. "As early as lfrG3," he continued, "matters were in !UCh I position that everybody urged me to advise striking a blow. I waited quietly until we were struck. I believe we did welt in this. Despite all indications of a storm, a certain feeling cl tranquillity supervened, owing to the intimate relations between the tnree empires. Then, aa now, however, we were constrained to augment and organize our forces, to thit m case of necessity we might stand forth a strong nation, making its power prevail by our strength, and so defending its authority, ita oignity and Its possessions." "To cüect his purpose," continued the Chancellor, "no sacrifice mU3t or can be too heavy. The war-like tendencies of France or cf Russia drive us to defense. The pike in France and Russia ompal ni t3 become carp. We are better able than any O'.her nation to offer strong resistance to our fees. Our relations with Russia were not disturbed fcy the success of 1S0G. Prussia has always shown herfeel! complaisant to Russia, and has dote Russia many services for which she might claim gatitude, and for which she baa not, in fact, received acknowledgment. Prussia basat all times sought to maintain food relations with Russia, although the latter left us in the lurch at Olmnetz. I ec y self, when minister to Russia, labored to keep up such relation, and reaped success. ' These traditional relations had always a prepossession for me, and I have fostered them, though my friendly feelings fcr Russia have cooled. I say this in order to make it clear why we concluded an alliance witn Austria. "We were Inclined to accede to the descends of Russia, mad upon us before lat year's war in the East. Russia then turned to Austria, but in vain. We were glad the storm passed over our heads. At the Congress, which I was only able to String together with great trouble, I exerted myself to obtain satisfaction for all Russian interests and carry through all Russian wishes. I really believe I had acquired the rtght to Russia's gratitude, but I could no axd would not give umbrage to Austria. -Some people have sought to rind ultimatum or toreat in the publication of the treaty. Itis uothitg of the kind. The treaty is an expression of the community of interests of the two contracting parties. Tbs we wished the world to know. Not t:ia treaty only, but also that wita IU'y, is an expression of common interests and common efforts to avert common darners and maintain peace. Austria followad this thoughtful policy in 1S70 In resisting the entreaties of France to come forward einst Germany. Austria is our natural aliy in dangers which threaten us from Russia and France ut there is no need to fear the hatred ot Russia. No wars Tare waged from mere hatred, for otherwise France would have to be at war with Italy and the whole world. The atrength we possess will reassure cur public opinion and the nervousness of the bourse and press. Our tak low is to strengthen this strength. We snust, of course, have the best of weapons for the fathers of families who will J?t to terra tinder u pretest tun with

tbe aid of which we shall be able to place a million good soldiers on each ot our frontiers. Behind them stand our reserve. It must not be said that others can do the same. That Is just what they cannot do. We the have material not only for forming an enormous army, but for furnishing It with officers such as no other powershaa. When we undertake war it must be a pe

pie's warwhich all approve as in 1S70. If we are 'attacked then the Furor-Taetoni-cus will fame out, and bo one can make headway against that. Neither consciousness of out strength, nor hope of our victories csn restrain ns from continuing our peaceful efforts. I hope we shall remain at peace with our neighbors, especiaUylwith Russia which has no pretext of war. "The sp7 affairs wlMi France are not worth considering. No on a begins war for trifles. In such cases a sensible man gives way. We have endeavored to maintain our old relations with Russia, but we do not run after anybody. "With regard to Bulgaria we have remained perfectly consistent. Russia certainly has every reason to feel grateful for tbe loyal attitude of Germany on the Balgrian question. If Russia calls upon us to support In our communication with the Sultan's government such of herjclaims as are compatible with the decisions of the Berlin Ccngress, I will have no hesitation in doing so. We place our reliance on the strength of our army. If we have no cause to use it, all the better, but we must'make our arrangements with the idea that we do use it. Threats do cot frighten ?us. Threats of pressure are boundless folly. Such things cannot in the slightest degree infiuetce our actions. We Germans fear God and nothing else in the world. Fear os God makes us wish to foster peace. He who breaks peace will arrive at tue conviction that the warlike and exultant love of fatberlahd, such as summoned the whole population of Prussia to arms in 1813, is a common possession of the entire German cation; and he who attacks will find it armed to a man, every man having in his heart a firm belief that God is with us." The epeech occupied an hour and forty minutes. After speaking three quarters of an hour, tne Chancellar became fatigued from standing and sat down, continuing to speak from his seat. He afterwards rose again and spoke with increasing animation to the end, pausing occasionally to partake of liquid refreshments. During the first part of tbe speech the Raichstag preserved a deep silence, unbroken by the slightest movement. When the speaker reminded his hearers that in W)3 It was due to the Emperor and advisers of the Coalition that war with Russia was avoided, applause broke out, which was repeated with renewed visor. When he declared the necessity that Germany should be equal to any emergency, the Words "We don't run after anybody," were received with acclaims, and his appeal to "Furor-Tentonicus" was highly effective, the cheering being load and lorg. When Bismarck resumed his seat Dr. Frankenstein moved that tee Ltndwehr bill be adopted en bloc, and that, in view of the political situation, there be a debate upon the loan bill. Helldorf, Bennigsen and Behr supported the motion, which was adopted. The loan bill was thereupon referred to the Budget Committee. The House then proceeded to the second reading of the Landwehr bill. Dr. Frankenstein moved tnd Bennigsen seconded the adoption of abe bill en bloc Bismarck here intervened and eaid: "lean bear witness that the federal government will be grateful for this willingness to meet their views. They will esteem' it cot only as a proof of the confidence of the Reichstag, but because it will materially contribute to the strength of the guarantees ot peace." The bill in its e ntirety then passed second reading amid hearty cheers. Bismarck left tbe house at the close of the sitting and walked home accompanied by a cheering crowd, who. in defiance of the efforts of the police, surrounded him on all sides. The Chancellor appeared to enjoy rather than resets the compliments of the people. The Reichstag will resumo the quinquennial Parliament bill to morrow. General Yon Schellendorf having explained to the Budget Committee the manner in which the money would be disposed of, the loan bill waa unanimously agrsed tO. Following is the official report of portions of Blsmarck'8 speech : "la opposition to the views expressed by the Russian press, I baye the unqualified word of the Czar himself, having had the honor a few months ago, after an interval of several years, of being received in audience by his Majesty. This occasion again convinced me that the Czar entertains no warlike tendencies toward ns and has no intention to attack us or in any way carry on wars of aggression during the Berlin congress. No wish of Russia came to my knowledge which I did cot support, nay, which I did not cause'.to be carried into effect, owing to tbe confidence reposed in me by the late lamented Earl of Beaconsfield. I appeared during the most difficult and critical moments of the Congress at his sick bedside, and at the threatened break-up of the Congress obtained his consent also. "In short, my attitude was such that at the conclusion of the labors of the Congress I thought to myself, I have long held the higher t Pussian order in brilliants, or I should be sure to receive It cow. Laughter. In fact I felt I had rendered service to a foreign power such as a foreign minister had seldom been able to render. After 18S5 this state of affairs arose in Bulgaria, which we had no call to remedy by force of arms, but which cannot alter in theory the rights that Russia carried bom e with her from the Congress. Whether, had Russia desired to forcibly urge these righte. difficulties would have arisen, I know cot, cor does it concern cs In any way. We shall cot support forcible measures, cor shall we advise their adoption. Moreover, we do cot believe such an inclination exists. In f set, it is pretty certain that it does cot. However, if Russia, by diplomatic means, proposes even the intervention of tbe Sultan, we shall consider it the duty of a loyal German policy to adhere purely to the provisions of the Barlin treaty from which, as far ras I am concerned, the feelings of the Bulgarians can not cause any departure. Bulgaria will cot object with sufficient strength to plnrge Europe for ita sake from Moscow to the Pyrenees, from the North Sea to Palermo, into war, the issue'of which nobody can foresee. Perhaps after such a war we should surely know what we had fought for." Laughter. Comment on tbe Austro-German Treaty. Los Dow, February C. The Standard's correspondent at St. Petersburg says: "Russia for a. long time has had no objeotion to the publication of the AuatroGerman treaty, but Austria objected because she desired to Induce a belief at home and abroad that the alliance went further than it actually goes." The Vienna correspondent of the Times says: "At a Polish ball last evening Crown Prince Rudolph said that there was no cause for alarm. The Emperor expressed the same opinion in an audience with the Governor ofGalicia. It is reported that Count Kalookv and Count Andrasty have both stated that the Auatro-German treaty was published with the view of strengthening tha kantJt pt. President Caxsotand the

Czar, both of whom are In favor of peace, and In order to show that the alliance is not directed against France. The first feeling of alarm among the newspapers la subsiding." m Advices from Pesth say that the Magyars are greatly pleased with the treaty, regarding it as evidence of the close adhesion of Germany and Anstra. They loudly praise Count Andrassy and rpeak in admiration of Prince Bismarck and Emperor William. The Feather Lloyd and the Nemzet assert that the treaty has been amended since 1S79, and that the terms of the compact are cow more favorable to Austria. The papers of Paris attach but small importance to the publication of the AustroGerman treaty, and a majority of them have ceased to comment on its appearance.

HORRIBLE BUTCHERY. Mathias Bnsch Nearly Severs Ills Wife's Head From tier Shoulders. Chicago, February 6. The throat oi Mrs. Mathias Busch was slit from ear to ear thiä evtnirg by her husband, a saloonkeeper. She died a moment later at tbe feet of the murderer. The deed was done at thtir home in tbe presence of their child and aunt of the victim. Busch was arrested, knife in hand, while the blood was yet spurting from the corpse a few feet distant, jest as he was about to slay his little daughter. The tragedy was horrlMv cold-blooded and premeditated. It had its origin in the chagrin of Bnsch, who had been foiled in his desire to control $10,000 worth of real estate that had been willed his wife by her father. Six years ago Busch, then twenty-five years of age and keeping a saloon at 2511, Cottage Grove avenue, married his wife, then Nellie Schauk, the twenty-three-year-old daugter of Peter Schauk, a well-known and wealthy German saloon-keeper. It was said at the time that Busch only married the girl for the money that would one day be hers, and certain it is that frcm the wedding day his treatment of her waa harsh and cruel. If money was his object, fortune favored him, for soon hls;father-in-law,died leaving all his property to bis wife. Mrs. Schauk survived him but a few months, and three years ago Mr. Busch came into possession of the entire property. Busch this evening came home to supper and sat down at the table with his wife opposite him. "Ycu made out your will today, did you?" asked the husband, scowling at his wife. "Yce," was the response. "What did you do with it?;' "I left it to the children." "Damn you; what do you mean by that?" Finishing his supper in silence, he rose from the table, picking up the carvingknife as he did so, and went toward his wife, He stood with his left arm caressingly around her neck, while the wicked blade gleamed In his right hand. The poor wife, unused to such caresses, looked into his face in a frightened kind of way. "You had better give me that knife, Matthew," sa'd the aunt, who was present, reaching for it. "Damn you, take it," said Busch, and with a quick movement he cut her hand to the bone. Then, without another word, he turned toward his wife, whose pale face was still upturned to his, and catching her hair in one hand, bent her head back and drew the sharp blade across her throat. The warm blood spurted across the room, and as the murderer relessed his grasp the poor woman rose to her feet, threw up her faatds, staggered forward two Steps and fell to the floor. The aunt rushed from the room. Busch sat down, and took up his three-year-old child. One more moment would probably have been the little one'a last, but just then two officers, attracted by the screams of the fleeing aunt, burst in the door. Seated in a chair was Busch, with his three-year-old child ob his knee, and in his right hand a carving knife, from which the blood wss dripping. "See, see," laughed the child, pointing to the shining knife as the officers entered. With a curse Busch threw the child to one side and dropped the knife to the Boor. Tben without another word he rose and watched the officers as they bent over the body of his wife, feeling the pulse which had already stopped. The little child began to cry, and the officers, taking Besch by the arm, led him from the house to the station. Busch is an unattractive looking fellow. Gray eyes peer from a brow wrinkled with a seemingly perpetual scowl. He refused to talk when taken to the station. A TROUBLESOME SCALE. The Inter State Miners' Convention at Pittsburg and Its Duties. Pittsburg, February C The Scale Committee of the Coal Operators and Miners' Inter-State Convention is in session here to-day. From the outlook it would seem as though no difficulties will be found in arranging the Bcale, as the operators do cot express any intention of reducing wages in any part of the country, and the miners do cot ask an advance. If the matter is not settled to-day, however, it will be left for the general convention, which opens here to-morrow, t The joint scale, which the present convention is to renew this year, is known as the Columbus agreement, because at that Ohio city two years ago, the formation was broached of a uniform system of wages and rules for all bituminous miners shipping into the Western and Northern markets. Previous to this there bad been numberless quarrels between operators in the Pittsburg and in the Hocking Valley owing to the charges of the Pittsburg operators; that they paid higher wages and larger freight tariffs than was done in Ohio, and could not well compete in the same markets. Both these districts complained against the Indiana and Southern Illinois miners working for less money. At the same time there was a running quarrel between the federation of miners and mine laborers and the Knights of Labor. Prior to the? Columbus meeting wages varied from 59 cents In one district to 09 cents in Pittsburg, while the Hocking Valley miners mostly worked on agreements. The beneficial effect of this agreement was such that at the last convention wages were advanced to 74 cents In this district, and CO cents in the Hocking Valley, and acain in November last to 79 cents and 74 cents. A uniform sc ale for dead work was projected and is now being put into roe. Important sanitary regulations and rules promoting better government of the mines and safety to the employes were introduced. The agreement now effects in the neighborhood of 50,000 miners 700 to JOOpita. The Illinois delegation of operators and miners did cot take part in the wage conference to-day, and it is feared that they will cot join in the agreement for an inter-State scale. It they refuse to be f overned by the action of the convention, t will be impossible to maintain uniform rates. The wage committee did not arrive at any definite conclusion and adjourned until to-morrow. The Inter-State Convention of Miners and Mine Owners will assemble to-morrow morning and will then adjourn until Wednesday in order to give the wage committee a opportunity to prtpirt tfct scale,

STRIKERS ALARMED

Preparations of the Police Warn Them That Seriem Essinen ii Meint No Hew Developments Reported in tbj SdIit Iron Works Troubles. The Ceil aid Iron Police) Seep the Riotoni Poles and Hues at Home. Non-Union Workmen Gt Home Without JE olestation-Strikers Filling up on Bad Liquor Trouble May Tet Occnr. Reamkg, Pa., February G, "Not a colliery either belonging to the Reading Company or to individuals, is running in the Shenandoah district to-day except the William Penn. The miners who wanted to go to work at Kelley Run to day concluded not to venture from jo me for fear of their lives. The colliery was ready to start, but co workmen put in an appearance. The riotous element seem to be in complete control. The labor leaders while claiming to be against these riots, have the satisfaction of knowing that all the collieries except the William Penn are shut down. At that colliery there are about three-fourths of the regular cumber of men at work. When the Poles were told that the William Penn was the only colliery running they became jubilant and noisy, and again took to drinking. All are reported to be heavily armed, having bought up all the fire-arms In the town. The rioters claim that they will stop the William Penn by to-morrow, but as very few of their element are employed in that colliery they may decide cot to attempt anyldisturbance there. If they do there will be some dead men left behind, as the coal and iron police are determined to do co more firing over the heads of the rioters." Trouble Feared at Shenandoah. Sheitahdoah, February C While there have been no acts of violence committed as yet, all the indications point to a reoccurrence of the riot this evening at the William Penn and Suffolk colleries. The Poles and Hungarians are congregated on the street everywhere through the town, and their expressions are ug.'y in the extreme. They are so mucn under the influence of liquor that reasoning is thrown away upon them, and they only answer advice with sullen looks and derisive laughter. The advisory board of the strikers had several thousand circulars printed to-day in the Greek, Polish and Russian languages, appealing to them as Knights of Labor to abstain from any further violence and remain at their homes. The Greek and Polish priests have been among them all day using their strongest arguments in behaif of good order, but seemingly without eCect. Captain Christian's coal and iron force were strengthened to-day by sixty-three more men. Sheriff Duffy's proclamation was posted up through town to-day, calling upon all citizens to remain at home unless called forth by business, forbidding any public assemblages and threatening the am: of all who attempt any breach of tne law. The Sheriff has fifty coal and iron men armed with Winchesters who arrived here this morning from Pottsville. No Trouble at the 8olar Iron Works. Pittsecrg, February 6 There has been no further trouble at the Solar Iron Works, the scene of the Berious outbreak on Saturday. The mill was closed yesterday, but started up this morning with an increased force of con-union men. Over 100 men, all colored, are cow at work, and the firm expect to Fee every department in operation within the next few days. The mills and yard3 are closely guarded by sentinels and policemen, and no person, not even a boy, is allowed upon the premises unless he can prove he has business there. The strikers are very bitter and another collision is feared When the non-union men leave the mill this evening, Those in authority and those who have the coolest heads. advise the workingmen to not molest nor interfere with the colored men. but others cry for revenge. They threaten death to the nonunion men, and hint of firing the mill. Young Kenna, who was shot on Saturday, is believed to be out of danger. In compliance with a reqi est from the proprietors of the Solar Iron Works for protection, Sheriff McCandless issued a proclamation to day ordering the rioters to disperse and keep the peace, under penalty of arrest and imprisonment. The strikers, however, continued to loiter about tbe mill until noon, when they were ordered away by a squad of police. When the hour arrived for the con-union workmen to quit work this afternoon, a large crowd of strikers and their friends gathered In the vicinity of the mill. Tne men were escorted to their homes by the police in iquads of 30. They were followed by an Immense crowd, which hooted at the negroes, and called them "black-sheep" and ' scabs." During one of the trips the coo-union men were treated to a shower of stones, and for a few minutes it looked dangerous, but the officers promptly turned on the mob and drove them back, after which they escorted the colored men to their homes. A cumber of persons were struck by stones and slightly injured, but no one was seriously hurt. Officer Friedman, whom it was alleged fired the shot that struck Young Kenney, was arrested to eight on a charge of felonious shooting preferred by the nncle of the boy. Friedman says he did not use bis revolver. PV- All Quiet at Shenandoah. Bhekabdoah, Pa., February 6. The proclamations of tbe Sheriff and Bargees had their hoped for effect in keeping those citizens not of the Slavonic races at their places of bnstness or at their homes. The best element of the Slavonics also took sober, second thought during the afternoon and remained away from William Penn colliery, and took no part in any unlawful assemblage. Toward 5 o'clock the bolder and more unruly spirits walked down to the colliery and gathered there in little knots along the hillside and the roads. Captain Christian had six cars of his men on hand, however, with their Winchesters under their arms, and when they disembarked from their train end deployed along tke roads leading from I the colliery to the place where the colliery employes euner wox me miners' train or the town road, the would-be rioters realized that they were destined to wage a losing fight if they attempted violence. When Bherlff Duffy and Iiis posse also appeared along the pike and ordered the Poles to disperse, they gave up their contest and yielded obedience. The workmen passed them on their way home unmolested, and the battle of law and order waa won without the striking of a blow. One powerful influence in preserving the peace of the town this evening wss the callinf of a Polish meeting at Bobbins' opett house bj the ct. f Ather

Walauski, of the Greek Catholic church here. He timed bis meeting for 5 o'clock, the hour when the trouble would begin if at all, and he held his audience for nearly an hour and a half, explaining to them the tenor of the proclamations issued, the results that would follow acts of violence, and the future evil that would be entailed on their cause as workingmen. The priest is very popular with the men, is Master Workman of their Assembly, the largest in town, and his words Impressed the men very forcibly. No Call for Troops. Uaekisetko, Fa., February 8. Governor Beaver said to-day that there had been no call for troops for the coal regions, and that there was cot likely to be any. He does cot believe in using the military until every civil resource Is exhausted. Pensions Granted. Washington, February C Special. Pensions tave been granted to Indiana applicants as foilows: Archable Sosbe. Windfall; Ransom Meek,

' Philadelphia; Andrew Loudermilk, aiooney; jpnraim xiuicnison, .agrane; Robert Hickman, Fredom; William Sinder, Bean Blossom; Moses Hall, Dyeville; Gallant Dyer. Elnora; Richard Mills, Salti lloville; Robert Houpt. Sullivan; John Andrews. Marion; Thomas Larabee, Osgood; Samuel Mills, Kokomo; Henry Miller, Indianapolis; Thomas Cobb, Lebanon; Joseph Wainwright, Greensbure; William Cavanaugh, Crawfordville; John Perkhiser, Salem; Henry Powell, Knightstown; Austin Waggener, Loogootee; James Stanscoyoe, Crawfordsville; Samuel VanVolkenburg, Hillsboro; Jacob Sweet, Argos; James Cravens, Scottsburg; James Cooper. Burlington; Jacob Flinn, Elnora; Robert Steel, CoeBse; Werner Elinger, Decatur; Melanchton Rieger, Dagger; Jonn Shuck, Indianapolis; Thomas Jones, Santa Fe; Leander Motsinger, Harristown; George Henry. Marion; Robert Smith, Indianapolis; Pohkays Kaegin, Huntingburg; Thos. L. Fowler, Clear Creek; William Plummer, Conncrsville; Owen Back, Mülhausen ; Varidiaman Jewell, Sullivan ; James Edwards, Augusta; Thomas John, Covington ; Henry Randall, Wolcottsville ; Jonathan Ham, Alamo; Robert Btley, Armstrong; John .Kennedy. River; Robert Stewart, Bloomington; Richard Wheaton, Nineveh; William Huten, Eandborn; widow of Drewry Hodges, Bloomington ; widow of George Pressley, Kokomo; minors of Salino Curtis, Ellsworth; widow of Henry Windeler, Rushville; father of Aaron Luther, New Haven. Navy Widow of George Garner, Connersyille; father of Gamaliel McLeod, Pleasautville; father of John Brown, Providence; widow of John Shively, Kouts. Widow of Patrick Stokes, Indianapolis; minors of David North, Lapel; widow of Samuel Mavity, Winslow; widow of Robert Poole, Indianapolis; Thomas Bradley, Rockport; Joseph Brown, Cedar Grove; George Golding, Sparta; William Gaboert, Bedford; John McLean Battle Ground; William Overman, Elizabeth ; CyruB Furey, Logansport; Andrew Cook. Bloomington; John Handy, Anderson; James Lee, Indianapolis, Francis Reeder, Windfall; Levi McOskey, Shotburn : George Sailors, Martinsville; George Billin, Westport; James McGinnis, Seymour; Daniel Stiernogle, Cofiee; Isome Farmer, Crawfordsville; Thomas Brady, Rochester; Henry Kriecheldorf. Lafayette; Sylvester Cox, Sbarpsvllle ; William Livingston, New Richmond; Ferdinand Rolf, Ft. Wayne; John Eckart, Corydon; Martin Bruce, Cochran; John Miles, Geneva: James Ross, Crawsordsville; Peter Meahl, Vallonia; Lucien Barber, Salem Centre; George Turner, Elizabethtown; Thomas Chambers, Evansville; Benjamin Mondon, Indianapolis; Richard Hill, Lowell; Joseph Norbiaon, Bloomington; Robert Elliott, Little York; John Athand, Indianapolis; Samuel Wesley, Rockport; William Hopper, Bryantsville; Andrew Slinger, Muncie; IsaacTerrin, Martinsville; David Vail, 8 tip's Hill; William McCombs, Fairmount.; William Roberts, Indianapolis: David Houk, Westfield; Thomas Fiter, Greensbnrgh; Henry Albershardt, Indianapolis; Elijah Hay worth, Oakford; David Stone, Charleston ; James Bennett, New Amsterdam; James Mullen, Lynn; Peter Davison, Elkhart; Sutherland Mayfield, Edwardsville; Moses Vest, Brownstown; Samuel Dann. Franklin. Widow of Talbert Williams, Solitude; John Satbrod, Evansville; Benjamin Treadway, Lebanon; Cassias Rouzer, Ft. Wayne; Milton Pearcy, Cary; Hiram Bridge water, Memphis; Charles Zollinger, Indianapolis; Edwin Cadwalhtder, Darlington ; John Wood, Faoli: Newton Dickerson, Versailles; Joseph Grass, Salmersville; Beaaman Behymer, Alexandria: Nathan Trueblood, Saba: Preston Moore, Mcnticel'o; Eugenie Swallow, Indianapolis ; John Merry man, Columbus; Jonathan Parks, Vienna; James Franklin, Coatsville; Benjamin Bridweil, Parkersburg; Cain Ikerd, Bedford; Jackson Cappis. Winamac; Andrew Repel, Union City; John Lewis, IndUnapolis; George Hendrick?, Cumberland ; Joel Morgan, Klrksviile ; William Pool, Martinsville ; Charles Fehling, Aurora; Samuel Chipman, Bloomfield ; Addison Parks, Clark's Hill; Isaiah Pruitt, Kokomo; Robert Wamsher, Goodland; Josiah Heath, Sylvania; Lewis Doty, Jackson; John Bushel, Fort Wayne; Hartley Brill, Riley; Isaac Arnold, Macy; Daniel Ulmer, Kennard; James Spurling, Reddington; Joseph Finch, Knox; Jacob Jones, Frankfort; Philip Weidig, Indianapolis; William Houston.JCrawfordsville ; Thomas Albright, Shoals; Henry Steward, Lett's Corner; Joshua England. Mooney; Hugh Patter son, New Middleton; El wood House, Quercns Grove; Zschariah Combs, Brownstown; George Cole, West Lebanon; George W. Nicoson, Saline City; Richard Pruitt, Houston ; William Werats, Pike's Peak; Wiley Hull, Brownsburg; Abraham Wence. Terre Haute; Ahl Loudermilk, Terre Haute. Jesse Robertson, Terre Haute; Thomas Griffith, Montezuma; Moses Henry, Marietta; Jeremiah Walker, Greensburg; Jonathan Hin es, Pike's Peak; Allen Riley, Thorntown; William Whetsel, Dunkirk; George Thormy er, Acton; David Tibbott, irvington; George Williams, Poseyyille; Elias Shaw, Perry sville; Marion Winnaham, New Harmony; 8tephen Kratzer, Tell City; Jacob Forthhofer, Madison; Joel Conn, Owen; William Wynkoop, Horace; Bascom Mcclain, Avon; John Mount, Thorntown; John Deford, Indianapolis; William Zufall, StOCkwell; Sanford Nagger t, Russiaville; Andrew Modrell, Spencer; Andreas Schmidt, Coal City; William Evans. Evansville ; James Cooper, Cory ; Enos Blickenstaff, Frankfort; William Mackburn, Mount Vernon; EU Stout, Sugar Creek; Richard Hopkins, Augusta; Council Wilder, Augusta; James Willson, North Judson; Frank RIngler, Shore; William Ashbaugb, Bloomfield; Alexander Austin, Hatch's Mills; Daniel Bates, Mount Vernon; William Ash by, Edinourg; widow of Pretty man Burton, Nineveh; Louis Kriel, Indianapolis. Edward Lane, Anderson; Elisha Sexton, Thorntown: Isaiah Griner, Fairland, Andrew Morris, Frankfort; Jacob Fisher, MIchlgantown: James Simpson, Vevay; Charles Banden, Worthin f too ; WillUm Smart "Logansport; Cary Wooley, Flora; Jeaar Jlphcton, Kgicmoj Lorenzo Emery,

New Alban j Charles Gardner.Taylorsville ; David Bake" Gosport; Charles Wiest, Nine Mile; Davi;,. Pope, Shelby ville; Daniel Mitchell, Salem; Charles O'Donnell, Columbus; aniel Stauts, Coal City; William Silvey, New Maysville; Heary Byman, Lebanon; Edward Gier, Bobo; Philip Albright, Dunkirk; Jonathan Crouch, Elmdale; Samuel Kinsey, Crooked Creek; George McKain, Metz; John Elliott. Zsnas; William Bartholomew, Nobles ville; Franklin Phillips, Elizaville; Silas Button. Six Mile: George Rich, Vallonia; Joseph Lewis, Bedford; Henry Klingaman, South Bend ; widow of Joseph Adam. Titusville; minor of Johnu Pennock, Crawford ville ; father of John Carroll, North Vernon; father of Louis Aahby, Anderson; minors of Martin Duck, Garrott; mother of Clayton Cox, Centreton; Horatio Tolbot, (juakertown; widow of Moss Cook, Alfron t. Barlow Aldrich, Waverly; George Jackson, Carlisle; Edward Helgtr, Msryaville; Samuel Compton, Indianapolis; John Jervis, Evansville; George Tinker, Rising Sun; John Reed, Beilmore; William Johnson, El wood; George Powers, Madison; Benjamin Campbell, Anderson ; James &.n denon. Pleasant vi lie; Daniel Porcell, Paxton; William Walton, Crawfordsville; Livi Killion, Loogootee; Robert Newby, Lafayette. I n crease Joshua Jordon. A kineonvilie ; Alexander M&nlif, Hclman; Joseph Sims, Coatsville; George Blair, Boon ville; Perry Miller, Yorkton ; James Bovle, Decatur; Themas Lilly, Indianapolis; George Middleton, North WebBter; James Bobbins, Seymour; Albert McQuiddy, New Albany; John Tipps, Little York ; Joseph Cripe, Kokomo; Jacob Bernheisel, Vernon; Abraham Shearer, North Vernon ; Cyrus Vanmatre, Middleton ; Justus Warner, Shore; William Brown, Angola; Louis Bryant, Richmond; Asbury Iulow, Glenn's Valley; John May, Ellettsvillp; William Cue, Sharps ville; Green Yager, Oakland City ; William Conrad, Clark Hill; James Cottcn, New Castle; John Mitchell, Mont Morenci; Henry Lee, North Grove; George Hartley, Frankton; Ezekiel Matthews, Brookston; Abraham Stefley, Rochester; Cyrus Jackson, Brewersville ; Jacob Miller, Selma: Hannibal Ambrose, Rockport; widow of James Gray, Muncie; widow of Frank Goodwine; West Lebanon; widow of Peter McDowell, New Castle; Abram Mathias, Landers; Fielding Marsh, Paragon. In Danger ol Being Lynched. Vikcekses, February 5. Mrs. John Niese, who was beaten aad stabbed by her crszy drunken husband last Wednesday eight, is on the brink of eternity, while her husband languishes in jail at Lawrenceville, 111., eight miles from this city. Tbe husband came home from this city drunk and soon found occasion to pick a quarrel with his wife. He grabbed a knife from the table and threw the deathdealing instrument at her as if to drive it into her breast, but she whirled, and in'dodging, tbe knife entered her side between two ribs, where it lodged, imbedded eight Inches in the flesh. The neighbors say that Mrs. Niese is the personification of a good wife and mother., and there are threats that if she dies from the effect of the wound inflicted by her husband, he will be lynched, and this may occur at any moment. Another Gas Explosion at Anderson. ? AKDEBbOW.February 4. Special About 1 o'clock to-day another explosion from nataral gss occurred in this city. What is known as the old Stone property was rendered a complete wreck. It is supposed that the gas was turned into the stove by moving the service valve and left for some time before an attempt was made to light It. The gas soon rilled the room, and when a match was struck the explosion followed. The house was occupied by three families, John Probst's. Mrs. Grouse's and a family cemed Leightou. Mrs. Leighton and daughter, in whose rooms the explosion occurred, were badly, but not fatally burned. Mrs. Probst was also badly burned. This makes the second explosion from natural gas within two days.

Madison County Democrats. AKDKE60N, February 4. Special. The mass convention of Democrats ot Madison County held in this city to-day was one of the largest and most enthusiastic ever witnessed In Anderson. The convention decided to hold a primary election for the selection of candidates for the various county officers on Saturday, February 25th. A resolution indorsing Captain W. R. Myers for Governor was passed amid ronsing cheers. Contrary to the hopes of the Republicans, there was nothing occurred which indicated discord or discontent. After the business was transacted Hon. John W. Kern addressed tbe convention in one of the best speeches of his life. He addresses the Hendricks club to-night. t Congressional Speeches. Washikgtok, Febrbary 5. Special, The man or woman who reads the newspapers attentively will seldom find anything new in the average Congressional speech. Nearly every question now before Congress of importance has been thoroughly discussed by the public press, and members of Congress find themselves compelled to repeat old and familiar argument if they talk. The only addition they make to the newspaper discussion is that they make a five column speech out of a half -column editorial, which the editor must reproduce in his columns if he keeps pace with the demands of the limes. O'Keall's Maiden Speech. WAEHIHGT05, February C Special. Congressman J. H. O'Neall, of the Second District, delivered his first speech this afternoon in Congress in the Lowry-White contest. It was an able effort and has given Mr. O'Neall a prominent standing in the fiftieth session of that body. Hon. Fred Hoover, of Kansas, and exstate 8enator of Indiana is in the city looking after business in the departments. A tlO.OOO Suit. Fäakkfort, Feb. 5. Michael Fletcher vs. George W. Baird, both of Lebanon, is a case here on change of venue from Boone County. The plaintiff seeks to recover $10,000, by reason of being assaulted by the defendant The plaintiff Is represented by W. B. Walls and Doyal & Card; the defendant by Judge 8. C. Wesner and exProsecuting Attorney William A. Staley. A hot contest will be had. The Prohibitionists of Clay. Brazil, February 5. Third Party Prohibitionists, of Clay County, twenty in number, and representing six out of eleven townships, convened here yesterday, organizing the county, resolvinc. etc At night State Chairman Jap 8. Hughs, addnesed an audience at the Christian church. Death of a Prominent Lawyer. CoitMBce, February 6. ßpecial. John A. Rash, late of the St. Denis Hotel, died here yesterday evening of dropsy, aged fifty-two years. Deceased has led an active life and has filled several prominent positions. Tbe funeral will take place on Wednesday morning at 8L-Bartbolome w's Church.

THE METROPOLITAN BANK.

One of Cincinnati's Institutions Forced to Suspend Vice-President Arrested, CiKOKifATi, February C. The Metropol itan Bank directors held a session this morning at 10 o'clock. Pending the meeting the payment of checks was suspended,' end a Ion? line of depositors gathered, teaching from the payer's desk to the street. In a very few minutes, however, the psymf nt of checks began, and at this wHting 11:10 a. m. the line is much decreased. The directors are still In session,' and what is transacted is not yet known, except that Vice-President Decamp's resignation has been accepted and Louis Krohrx has been chosen in his place. Bank Examiner Sanders is at the bank, but says be i too busy to say anything for the benefit t f the public. The directors took no other action than to elect Mr. Krohn vice-pre&i dent in place of Mr. Decamp. President Means, referring to the Btoppage of payment, says there was no order for it, and co reason for it, and that he did cot know there was any suspension. He supposes the story must have arisen from some accidental delay at the payer's desk, as no order for suspension was given. Everything is quiet at the bank at this hour, 12 o'clock. Washisgton, February 6. The Comp troller of the Currency to-day received the report of Bank Examiner Sanders in regard to the Metropolitan National Bank cf Cincinnati. According to this report there has been no defalcation, and the losses have arisen entirely from loans upon insufficient security. During the examination Mr. Sanders succeeded in getting $275.C00 of additional collateral, put up by parties to whom excessive loan had been made. The Examiner says he thinks the losses will cot exceed $350,000, even if the bank has to be wound up.whiie if it goes on, a good part of this may e saved. The books, he sa s, show ad the credit of the surplus amount and profit and Ioes, about $100,000, so that bhould the losses reach the extreme estimate, the capital of $1,000,000 would be but little impaired. The Comptroller, in speaking of tbe report, said that the creditors can lose nothing in any event, and should the back: survive the present run, and pass under more prudent management, the stoca.hol.iers may escape serious loss. There was more than the usual demand upon the Metropolitan Bank all day, but at the clearing house it was only $10,000 behind. The directors held another Bessioa at 3 o'clock. While bankers agree that tha Metropolitan is solvent, they recognized tbe fact that it could cot meet every possible demand in a day, so eight of the banks loaned it f 25,000 each. Other offers were declined. Tbe objection made to Mr. Da Camp, the retiring vice-President, was that be had been speculating too much in Ficdlay and other real estate. At Toledo, to-aay, two mortgages on Toledo property were filed for $10.000 each by John Ii. De Cemp, and by De Camp &, Means to the Merchants' National Bank, of Cincinnati. All day Saturday, and all day Sunday, and every hour of to-day the directors of the Metropolitan National Bank were in session in their palatial banking rooms on the southeast comer of Third and Walnut streets. At the close of the day they felt that the bank would pull through. They had, as has been learned since dark, gene through the clearing-house all right The united banks had given them $200,000 during the day, and whereever they went they heard only words of sympathy. When evening came the directors met again. They congratulated themselves over the outlook. Their hopes were high. Then at 8 o'clock came the intelligence that the United Banks had voted $50,000 for help in the early morning hours to-morrow. At this news their joy was jubilant, but it was short lived. A L nited States Deputy Marshal stepped in and arrested the late Vice-president, J. R, Decamp. Tbe charge s.ainst him was certifying to a false statement of the December condition of the bank. This attracted the attention of the United Banks, and they at once withdrew their proposition to furnish $50,0o0, and said they would cot help the bank any more in the future. This hair broke the camel's back. Tbe directors of the Metropolitan immediately fussed a resolution to suspend and go into iquidation. The a flairs of the bank were at once turned over to Government Bank Examiner Sanders. The next movement will be the appointment of a receiver. The trouble is traced to the increase of stock from $500,000 to $1,000,000, the issue being to holders of stock at twenty per cent, premium, the premium being utilized as a surplus fund. A large part of this increase was paid for in cotes. The placing of this stock in various banks gave rice to suspicion, ending in making it difficult to place the stock. To sustain its market value the directors were compelled to buy in considerable quantities. The tight money market at close of the year forced the Metropolitan to carry a load that was too heavy. Another trouble grew out of reports of speculative tendencies of some of the officers, though there is co evidence of its being carried to any considerable extent (Eight local banks'offeredaid on Saturday, -and added to it to-day. They ' promised still more aid upon ample security, but late In the afternoon the banks rescinded their action, and then the directors were forced to suspend. Tbe meeting of directors for this purpose was held alter 7 o'clock tonight. The resolution adopted ia aa follows: Whereas, Every effort has been made by the board of directors to sustain the credit of the institution, and W(hereas. We find itlim possible to sustain it longer without serious detriment to the best Interests of the depositors and stockholders, therefore be k Be&olved that the business ot the bank be suspended for the present, and that the doors be not opened for business on Tuesday, February 7. The cashier states that there remains about $500,000 of the $1,500,000 deposit account. It is thought that depositors will be paid in full, while stockholders will be subjected to an assessment of 19 to 15 per cent on the par value of their holdings. This bank was the successor of tbe private banking house of James F. LarklndrCo, Larkin was president for several vears, and was succeeded by exMayor William Means. The Bank Examiner, Mr. Sanders, began his examination about two weeks ago. He fOUCd the back $150,000 below the legal requirements as to reserve. When the arrest of Mr. De Camp was made the private watchman of the bank Tmade a vigorous resistance to the Deputy United eyitea MarshaL He did not' recognize the right of the United States' representative to penetrate the premises of the bank at that hour. He was himself put under arrest but was afterward released. The bank examiner makes his reports to the Comptroller, but there are hints that before the matter is ended other arrests will be made. A Victory for Secret Insurance Societies. St. Lons, February 6. Judge Noonandecided the celebrated Iron Hall insurancecase to-day, and tbe defendant M. 8. Cooper, was discharged. The decision Is a victory for the secret organizations, all of which are Interested in it It Is to the effect that the order of the Iron Hall is notinbject to the Ettte Insurance. law.