Indiana State Sentinel, Indianapolis, Marion County, 4 July 1894 — Page 3

TliE INDIANA STATE SENTINEL, 'WEDNESDAY MORNING, JULY 4, 1894: TWELVE "PAGES.

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Nominated by the Demo crats of Illinois To Defeat Cullom for the Senate. FITHIAN WINS HIS FIGHT In Securing the Adoption of a Platform Thoroughly In Line with the Chicago Declaration. Pennsylvania Democrats Meet In State Convention at Harrlsburgp William M. Slnn;erly Nominated for Kovrrnor-The IMatform of Prlnel-,lr-MlehlRan Democrats Also Nominate Candidates for the In i ted Slates Senate Vermont Democratic Convention. SPRINGFIELD. 111.. June 27. For United States Senator Franklin MaeVeagh. For States Superintendent Public Inftruction Henry Raab. For State Treasurer Bernard J. Clagget. For Trustees States University Julia Holmes Smith. C. L. Pleasants. T. C. Clendennin. This was the ticket nominated by the democratic convention today, and the party indorsed the national administration only so far as its actions have coincided with the platform of the Chicaga convention. This Indorsement was the outcome of a bitter fUht waged in the meeting of the platform commmlttee by Congressman Fithian against the administration. The fight for a time threatened to result in a minority and a majority report. The ftrujygla ended In a complete victory for Fithian. who made the committee yield to him every thins he asked in the way cf financial planks In the platform before he and his following would consent to the Indorsement of the administration as It appears In the platform. The administration democrats w."re not strong enough to secure a Cleveland Indorsement, without sacrificing a great deal to get It. Mayor John P. Hopkins of Chicago and ex-Congressman lien T. Cable were the two men who ran the convention and they carried their man to victory In rpite of an exceedingly heavy country Vote against him. MacVeagh's nomination did not take well with many of the country delegates, but he gained considerable strength by his address before the convention. Many of the delegates had not seen him at all and his personal address removed all of the evil Impressions which his enemies had strenuously circulated against him. There was no conflict whatever over the other officers and all of the candidates went in by acclamation. Owen' Scott" Speech. It was nearly 12:3") today when the convention was called to order. Owen Scott was named as temporary chairman and flelivered a speech of some length "You are here today as the representatives of the greatest political party ever known in human history. In 1$" our great leader startled the country with his marvelous proclamation demanding emancipation from commercial slavery. The people did not then comprehend the significance of this masterful appeal. Organized spoliation under the subtle guise of protection to American industries and American labor, operated through the corrupt use and powerful Influence eft he vast tribute wrung from the people, came into full control of all departments of the government. The Fifty-first congress became a carnival of jobbery. Tariff-fed monopolies, brazer.ly dictated the schedules of the McKinley bill. The prodigal grandson entered upon his term of riotous living, and before the end of ds term the very verge of national bankruptcy was reached. The Sherman silver law was given as that portion of the swat; necessary to secure the electoral votes tf the mining states at the ensuing Dresiflential election. "Then began the sure anl steady undermining of our monetary system. The disaster and misery of the last year need not and could not be enumerated. From the twin monstrosities, Shermar.ism and McKinleylsm, have come such dire consequences as are seldom felt in a free government. Labor Is ground even more than during that other protection panic of 1873. The cry for bread has gone up, wages have gone down. and Industry Is paralyzed. The people found that their Interests were betrayed. The avalanche came and restored the- misused powers of national administration to the people. The Sherman law was repealed, but it was too late to avert the crisis. The first pledge was thus redeemed. Davenportism has also been swept away, McKinleylsm would have long since have Joined Shermanism and Davenportism In political hades had not the senate contained enough Judas l3ca riots to betray the people's rause with a treacherous kiss. Th protectionists masquerading In democratic garb have been able to turn our opportunity to serve the people Into humiliation and disgrace. But all Is not lost. "The Wilson bill, along step In the direction of our pKlges to th people, has ,been somewnat emasculated by the Benedict Arnolds In the senate, but It yet contains enough of the virility of reform to enlist the cunning and corrupt opposition of every tariff beneficiary In the land. Bribery would not have been considered necessary by protectionists if the Wilson bill, even as amended In the senate, mtant tha same as McKinleylsm. The false and senseless attempts to hold our party responsible for the evils of almost a third of a century of republican misrule needs but the light of common sense and simple reason to destroy It It Is that sort of Ignorance and credulity which Involves the sway of the goldbrick sharper or the fool-killer." dominations for Senator. Committees were then " appointed and the convention took .a recess until 2:30. When the convention met again the temporary organization was made permanent and It was decided to proceed at once to the nomination of a candidate for United States senator. The name of Gen. John C. Black was presented by V, A. Vincent of Chicago. Franklin MacVeagh was placed In nomination by A. W. Green of Chicago. Senator Niehau s of Peoria placed in nomination Judge Worthington of Peoria. James Craig of Mattoon nominated Andrew J. Hunter of Paris. This closed the nominations and the convention proceeded to vo'e. The call prooeeded rapidly, the majority of the country vote going to Black. The ballot resulted as foliowt: MacVeagh. 51; Elack. 364; Hunter. 80: Worthington. 45; Morrison. 10; Cable, 1. On motion of Judge Vincent the nominaof Mr. MaoVeagh was made unanimous. The nominations for state officers were then made without contest, as given above. MftcVeaffh Makes a, lilt. In response to many calls, Mr. MacVeagh then came forward and made a Dftecb. IJccaJJ a mr.eful eomnlimj.rr

to his defeated rival, Gen. Black. lie pledged himself to work heartily for the suocess of the party and promised to stand by the principles of the democratic party without reservation. He declared himself a believer in a slow but constant approach toward free trade. On the money question he asserted himself a blmetalllst of tha most violent type and opposed to monometallism of either gold or silver. Mr. MacVeagh spoke for nearly thirty minutes, and at the close of his remarks had his hearers more with him than when he began. He was frequently Interrupted by shouts of approval, and on the whole made an excellent impression upon the country delegates. The Platform. At the conclusion of Mr. MacVeagh's address the platform was read. It reaJnrms allegiance to the platform of 1892, protests against the doctrine of their opponents, that governments should take care of the rich and the rich will take care of the poor, and proclaims. In the language of their founder, their belief In a wise and frugal government which shall restrain men from injuring one another, which Fhall leave them otherwise free to regulate their own pursuits of Industry and Improvement, and which shall not take from labor the bread it has earned. Indorsement is given to the action of President Cleveland and the public services of all democrats In executive and legislative stations, in all things that they have done to give force and effect to the .principles of the party as laid down by the Chicago convention of 1S'J2. and the contemptible partisanship which seeks to prolong for party advantages that period of financial depression and unrest, which has been the direct outcome of republican legislation, and prufligate expenditures and extravagant notions of tha republican leaders Is con,demend. It is demanded that congress shall carry out the will of the people of the United States as expressed In the last presidential elecon by passing an efficient bill to reform tariff taxatlm, that the country shall enjoy the beaeficient results of that action without further delay. The platform refers to the remarkable growth of trusts during the past five years, says this is the direct result of the republican protective system, and demands that Illinois courts and the legislature do their full duty in tearing up these poisonous growths upon the commercial and industrial activity of the state. The "fearless Integrity and sturdy determination of Governor Altgeld's administration" is heartily commended. With reference to the A. P. A., the platform says: "Hostility to secret political societies is a tenet of the democratic faith which is fundamental, and standing by this doctrine now. as in the days when the party presented an unbroken front to the cohorts of knownothlngisrn and finally rushed that organization, the democracy of" Illinois denounces as cowardly, unpatriotic and dangerous to the peace and happiness of this country the American protective association, which seeks to proscribe men on account of their religion or birthplace." The platform declares loyalty to that time-honored principle of the democratic party which favors honest money, the gold and silver coinage provided by the constitution of the United States, and a currency convertible in such coinage without loss lo the holders. It insists that justice to all citizens requires a strict adherence to this democratic principle, and demands that the government shall spare no effort to bring about a proper ratio between the values of bold and silver, so that parity may be maintained between the two metals and all mints thrown oien to free coinage. It is declared that this has for years been a cardinal doctrine of the democratic party, and the republican party is denounced for its constant and persistent efforts to demonetize silver and thus increase all public and private debts. The party hails with pleasure the action of the democratic house of representatives in favor of an income tax as a stp in the direction of Justice and reform and as a blow at that Infamous system which burdens the poor with the necessities of government, while monopolies, trusts and combines escape their Just reion?ibilities. Sumptuary laws infringing upon the individual rights of the citizen are not to be countenanced by the democratic party, and it pledges itself at all times to secure for the people the highest degree of personal liberty compatible with the public welfare. The platform was unanimously adopted and the convention adjourned. PFA X S Y LVA X I A DEMOCRATS.

AM I Mam M. Sinnerly of Philadelphia Nominated for Governor. HARRIS BURG, Pa.. June 27. The democratic state convention was called together by Chairman Stranahan at 12:10 o'clock. The hall was decorated with bunting In which the American colors predominated. Chairman Stranahan announced the names of the temporary officers, which had been selected yesterday by the state executive committee, and Robert F.. Wright of Allentown, the temporary chairman, made a brief speech. The convention reassembled at 2:25. The committee on permanent organization reported that William U. Hensel of Lancaster had been selected for chairman. The convention then proceeded to the nomination of candidates. It. Jones Monaghan of West Chester nominated William M. Singerly of Philadelphia for governor. The nomination was seconded by Maurice Wilhire of Philadelphia. Ex-Judge Joseph C. Kuscher of Lewlsburg and H. K. Sloan of Indiana were nominated for congressmen-af.-large, David Magee of I ancaster for auditor-general and Gen. W. W. Greenland for secretary of Internal affairs. The Platform. The committee reported the following platform of principles: The democracy of Pennsylvania 'renew their expression of faith in democratic principles and their unfaltering confidence that these principles are efficient for good government, municipal, Mate and federal. 1. The derangement of business, the disturbances between labor and capital, the reduction of wages, the unequal distribution of profits in economic opera, tions. and the gross disparity in social conditions which have resulted from the operation of republican, laws, will continue so long as these laws are unrepealed. The McKinley tariff biU, H in full force and operation. The enactment of that tariff in 18!0 impaired international exchange of commodities, and reduced revenues arising from duties, while the vastly Increased expenses through improvident appropriations, anticipating future revenues, led to a deficit in the income necessary to support the government. A democratic administration left $100,000,000 surplus in the federal treasury. A republican successor, in four years, converted this Into a deficit of $30,000.000. We declare that this condition has followed republican administration, and that business depression has resulted from vicious legislation, for which the republican party is solely responsible. To correct and r? lieve these, a democratic president and democratic congress are pledged, and their efforts in that direction are entitled to the support of patriotic citizens, regardless of party. 2. We agaLn Indorse and approve the declarations of the democratic national platform of 1S92, upon which a democratic president and congress were elected, and we desire and demand that the tariff laws be revised in accordance with that authoritative declaration of party principles. - 3. We declare that the consistent, courageous and inflexible determination of a democratic president to maintain tha credit of the government terminated a financial panic, restore! confidence and

posed to the reckless inflation of the currency, to J40 per capita demanded by the republican state convention of 191 and 1S94; and while we favor the circulation of constitutional money, gold and silver, at a parity of value, we are unalterably opposed to any debasement of the currency, or to the depreciation of any dollar Issued by the government to the people. 4. We heartily approve and indorse the upright and sagacious administration of President Cleveland, which has fulfilled the pledges of his party, and has satisfied the expectations of the people. 5. We denounce the dereliction of the republican party in the legislative branches of the state governments; we arraign it for profligacy and condemn It for refusal to enact wholesome laws demanded for the public welfare. It refused to repeal the statutes requiring the useless advertising of mercantile appraisements at an enormous expense to the state. It failed to make congressional, representative and judicial apportionments aa commanded by the constitution. It refused to pass the legislation necessary to protect the public from unjust -discrimination by corporations. It neglected to equalize taxation In response to the demands of over-burdened labor and of the agricultural interests of the commonwealth. It persitently refused to adopt any method by which the enormous deposits of state moneys, now scattered among favored Institutions, should be made amply secure and remunerative to the commonwealth. It failed to prescribe amendments to the ballot laws necessary to promote greater purity, secrecy and freedom of the franchise. 6. We cordially approve, and commend the faithful and efficient administration of Governor Robert 12. Pattison, which has enforced the laws of the commonwealth, upheld the rights of all Its people,and ha collected the revenues of the state and secured promptness and fidelity from its officials. 7. We deplore all differences between employers and employes, and we deprecate the resort to force for settlement of questions that should be determined by peaceful arbitration. "We recognize the right of every citizen to be" protected in the free enjoyment of his property and of the privilege to work when, for whom, and at what wages he will It is the duty of the state to maintain for him that right. The highways of the commonwealth should te open to all who lawfully traverse them, and the path to proper employment should not be obstructed by any unauthorized power. 8. None the less we condemn the insincerity 'ind lneonsitency of those who loudly clamor for protection to American industries, and yet seek every occasion and lose no opportunity to supplant it with cheap, imported and pauper labor. We denounce the hypocrite who pretends zeal for the Improvement of the social condition of the American workingmen, and yet displaces and evicts them for aliens, ignorant of our laws and foreign to our Institutions. We stand for the rigid enforcement of all tha laws of the commonwealth, enacted to protect the lives and preserve the health of wagearnerj, and to secure for them the prompt and regular payment of their wages in money of undiminished purchasing power. 9. We reassert the old democratio doctrine of equal rights and religious liberty; we are opposed to all secret, political organizations which strike at freedom of conscience, and we declare that no party can justly be deemed national, constitutional or In accordance with American principles which Is animated by a spirit of proscription or religious intolerance. The platform was amended by omitting the words "secret political," in sec. 9, and inserting the word "political" before "proscription" in the same sentence. It was then adopted. MICHIGAN- FOLLOWS SI IT.

Democratio State Convention Xames Candidates for Senate. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 28. The following ticket was nominated by the democrats in state convention: For United States Senator (long term) Assistant Secretary of State Uhl. For United States Senator (short term) John Strong. For Governor Spencer O. Fisher of Bay City. For Lieutenant-Governor B. F. Jordan of Berry. For Secretary of State Lewis F. Ireland of Allegan. For State Treasurer Otto C. Karste of Iron wood. For Auditor Gen. Frank II. Hill, Grand Rapids. For Attorney-General James O'Hara, Muskegon. For Commissioner of the State Land Office Peter Mulvaney, Marshall. For Superintendent of Public InstructionAlbert J. Jennings. Manistee. For Member of the State Baord of Education Michael Devereaux. Mt. Pleasant. On motion of Don M. Dickinson congratulations were wired to President Cleveland. The platform denounces "McKinleylsm." reaffirms the Chicago platform of 192. favors free coinage of silver and issuing all currency through the national treasury, indorses Cleveland's administration, demands a free open waterway from the great lakes to the sea, recommends curtailment of immigration as a cure of Coxeyism and favors the settlement of labor disputes by arbitration. The democratic convention today was any overwhelming victory for Don M. Dickinson. The new state central committee Is made up mainly of his friends. His law partner was chairman of the convention and the proposition of his friends to leave the selection of a chairman of the state central committee to the committee and the candidate for governor, which was carried by a vote of 633 to 2C7, was done to prevent the re-election of D. J. Campau, the old anti-Dickinson chairman. Vermont Democrats. BURLINGTON, Vt.. June 28. The democratic state convention today made the following nominations: For Governor G. W. Smith. Lieutenant-Governor E. N. Bullard. Secretary of State J. W. Gordon. Auditor F. F. Sargent. The platform holds the republican party responsible for the present business depression and declares that a tariff for the benefit of the people at large is demanded. The prohibition laws of Vermont are denounced and a. liquor license system Is declared for. COL PARSONS SHOT. Well Known Virginian the Victim of iL Conductor's Malice. CH A RLESTON, W. Va.. ne 29. Col. II. C. Parsons, proprietor of the National Bridge hotel, in Virginia, ex-president of the Richmond & Allegheny, was fatally shot by J. A. Goodwin, a conductor on the Chesapeake & Ohio railroad, at Glady inn, Clifford Forge, this morning. Parsons had reported Goodwin for carrying a negro woman on his train without the payment of fare, for immoral purposes, and a controversy ensued which caused his death. Parsons was well known throughout Virginia as a prominent railroad man and politician. Pair and Ileautlful Lands Aerons the Sea. Give promise to the ocean voyager of health and pleasure, but there Is a broad expanse of waters to be passed that rise mountain high in rough weather and grievously disturb the unaccustomed stomach, mor particularly if It Is that of an Invalid. Moreover, the vibration of the vessel's hull caused by the motion of the screw of a steamer, a change of water and latitude, and abrupt transitions of temperature, cannot, without a medicinal safeguard, be encountered with Impunity. For seasickness, and prejudicial influences of .air and water, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Is a standard safeguard. Tourists, yachtsmen, mariners, commereial travelers, and people bound on a aa voyag or inland Jaunt, should always be provided with It. Incomparable for malaria, rheumatism, neuralgia, sleeplessness, los of appetite, sjck headache, . biiiousness and CoosUnation.

MARTIN GETS THERE AGAIN.

ins tXAxniors nomination to CONGRESSIONAL HONORS IX DECATl'R. Platform of the Eleventh District Democrats The Largest Convention of the Kind Ever Held Tlure The Republicans Nominate n Sheep to Be Slaughtered in the Twelfth District Ft. Wayne Left Out In the Cold Other Conventions and Political Matters. DECATUR, J me 23. Special. The jubilant democracy of the Eleventh congressional district, to the number of 5,000, gathered here today for the purpose of selecting a standard-bearer for the democrats of this district. A heavy rain in the morning caused things to look gloomy, but by 10 o'clock the sky beamed clear and as the different bands paraded the atreets and delegations came on every train it was evident that the democrats were as full of life and vigor as they were two years ago. At 10 o'clock the meeting was called to order by John W. Atkins, when Samuel Cook of Huntington was selected temporary chairman and N. Blackburn- f Decatur temporary secretary. As all of the committees showed a full representation and the regular routine business having, been gone through, the convention adjourned till 1 o'clock. Upon reassembling William J. Houck of Marlon was selected as permanent chairman, who addressed the meeting in a spirited speech. Dr. Wilson of Wabash was selected as secretary of the meeting. The1 committee on resolutions presented the following resolutions: We reaffirm devotion to the undying rripciplcs of the democratic party as promulgated by that illustrious patriot and statesman. Thomas Jefferson. We believe that the constitution of the Untied States was adopted to forever secure the liberty and equality of the people, and that It expressly enumerates the powers of the federal government and the purpose for which they should be used, an? we deny the right of any political party to use or encouraije the use of these powers for any purpose whatever except as expressed in the constitution. The safety of our institutions and the prosperity of our community depends on the influence of the home, the industry and economy of the people and the security of the Individual analnst unequal and oppressive legislation. Republican protection corrupts federal legislation, endangers our institutions, hinders our prosperity by checking commerce and creating a class of industries that depend on the public for support, and It diminishes the selfreliance of man. Congress should at all times provide for the coinage of a sufficient volume of money, consisting of the gold and silver of the constitution. In such amounts of each as the demands of business require, and every dollar should be of equal power in the markets and in the payment of debts. We also recognize tha convenience of a sound paper currency based on a sufficient security and" redeemable in coin. We are In favor of a tariff for revenue only, and demand that the amount levied should be limited to the wants of the government when economically administered, and we 'irge upon congress the necessity of the prompt passage of a tariff bill in accordance with the Chicago platform, and we also favor the passage of the proposed income tax We heartily indorse the able and fearless administration of Grover Cleveland" as president of the United States. We indorse the action of the democratic congress In repealing the dangerous Sherman silver law and the odious ferteral election law. and we approve of the speedy action of the lower house of congress in passing the Wilson tariff bill, but we condemn the action of the republicans and a few so-callel democrats in the senate in their effort to prevent the repeal of the McKinley bill and the passage of a new tariff law according to the pledges of the Chicago platform. Overproduction In certain Industries are the evils cf protection, the vicious financial measures and the extravagance of a preceding republican congress. The clamor of the protection press to foment distrust, tht conspiracy of the defeated tariff barons to coerce oonerfss an prevent the repeal of the McKinley bill and the false teachings of the leaders of the republican party thnt the people should look to the gjvernment for prosperity, were the prime causes of the financial panic ami business depression of 1SU5. ; The freedom of religion is a cardinal feature of our fevral Kovernmnut, and we denounce every effort to interfere with any class of our citizens on account of religious belief as un-Amfriran and unpatriotic. We heartily indorse the action and public services of the Hon. A.' N. Martin as congressman for this district, and commend his able efforts In behalf of the Union soldiers. On the call of the counties for nominations the Hon. J. F. Mann of Decatur presented J. J. M. Miller of Vera Cruz, Wells county, and the Hon. R. K. Emun presented the name of the Hon. A. N. Martin of Wells county, who received the unanimous vote of the convention, after which the Hon. John W. Kern of Indianapolis addressed the meeting. This was the largest and most energetic meeting this congressional district ever held. FT. WAYNE, June 23. Special. J. D. Lelghty of DeKalb marshaled his forces so successfully this afternoon that he was nominated on the fourth ballot over Prof. Diedrick of Ft. Wayne by a vote of 98H to 71i- Tho republicans of Ft. Wayne, by a coup, secured a municipal victory this year. The Lutheran element won the day. In Prof. Diedrick many republicans saw a logical candidate, as he is a Lutheran and an influential and popular citizen. They anticipated a probable victory, but DeKalb county presented a strong worker in Leighty, who even pulled some strength in Allen county. There wus a decided move, too, to cater to no religious faction and the fond hopes of the Lutherans for a leader and victory were slapped in the face. There was a wild fight among the Ft. Wayne delegates and their secret caucus was inharmonious and fruitless. The Diedrick champions see defeat now for Leighty and. it is feared, that the Lutherans may knife him. Diedrick was also Intended to add strength to the Allen county republican ticket. Of the fiftyfive Allen county votes on the final ballot Leighty secured eighteen. Frank S. Roby of Steuben county was elected permanent chairman and John W. Baker of Columbia City secretary. No resolutions of importance were passed. Leighty, the nominee, resides at St. Joe and formerly represented DeKalb in the state legislature. He is a soldier, a Scottish rite mason, a member of the loyal legion, and a business man. DELPHI. June 2S. Special. The exposure of the methods emi.loyed by Mr. Land Is and his friends to secure his nomination as the republican candidate for the Tenth district by a committee selected to prepare an address to the republicans of this district, has fallen like a thunder clap from a clear Sky. Landis has formally accepted the nomination, and Is in the race for victory or death. And to decline now. after the fearful charges made by men high In republican councils, would be an acknowledgment of the truth ofthe charges. To say that despair and chagrin cover the faces of hi3 political friends here would hardly express it, with the thermometer in the nineties. Strong language and deep mutterings now excite the local republican' household. It is delicately hinted that certain republicans and newspapers have a Harrisonian grudge to appease, since they have not forgotten or forgiven any republican who saw fit to advogate Gresham, and Landis being guilty of espousing the Gresham cause, Is now receiving his reward. His political experience is enlarging rapidly and political ingratitude never revealed itself so plainly before to him. His, visions of the national capltol and a seat in the next congress are being dispelled as he sees the united front of the democracy advancing, which will select the next congressman from the Tenth district at Hammond. July IS. KENTLAXD. June 23. Special. The democrats of Newton county held their convention at Brook today and placed a eplendid county ticket in the field. Delegates to.- the various conventions were Minted &o4 the . GeJexiUan . to tha cfiu

gTessional convention of the Tenth district, to be hell at Hammond July IS, was Instructed to vote for Patrick Keefe. the famous Irish orator of Kentland, aa long as his name Is before the convention. The meeting was very enthusiastic and Mr. Keefe's candidacy is meeting with popular favor throughout the district.

COXX REXOMIXATED. Three Conventions Held in One Day at Plymouth. PLYMOUTH. June 27. Special. In this city today occurred three separate and distinct conventions. The first, or the congressional convention, to name a candidate for congress on the democratic ticket for the Thirteenth district, met in the court house yard and unanimously nominated the Hon. Charles G. Conn of Elkhart, the present congressman, for the place. Mr. Conn has made a splendid record and has the loyal support of all democrats in tha district. The second convention was to name a candidate for joint senator for St. Joseph and Starke counties, and was also a harmonious gathering, resulting in the nomination of the Hon. Sylvester Berram of Knox, Ind. Mr. Bertram has served two terms in the legislature as representative from Starke county and, is well and favorably known in the senatorial district. The convention, the third of he day, called to nominate a judicial ticket for St. Joseph and Laporte counties, comprising together the judicial circuit for the past eighteen years, presided over by the Hon. Daniel Neyes of Laporte, was without doubt the most exciting convention ever held in the state. There were contesting delegates present from Laporte county, and the unit rule was attempted to be enforced by the majority of the St. Joseph county delegation, who were favorable to the nomination of the lion. George Ford of South Ilend. The fight for chairman was so fierce that the opera house, where the convention met, was turned" into a veritable pandemonium for a time, and for fully two hours the scene was highly dramatic and demonstrative, but at last, from sheer physical exhaustion and by the wise counsel of the Hon. J. B. Stoll. editor of the South Bend Times, and others, quiet was restored. After another hour of wrangling and fighting the adherents of K. V. Bingham of Mlshawaka succeeded in getting an organization effected, and the convention nominated Bingham for Judge and W. H. Breece of Michigan City for prosecutor. A protest against the vote whereby the result was reached was filed by 'he unitrule portion of the St. Josjpft county delegates, who served notive that they would not abide by the result and would call another convention or would prevent Bingham's name going cn the ticket. The feeling ran "50 high during certain parts of the proceadinnrs that personal encounters between supporters of the two candidates for the Judgeship were narrowly averted through the Interference of the police. Hereafter Plymouth democrats would prefer that St. Joseph and Laporte counties nominate their judicial candidates at home if it cannot be done with less inharmonious gatherings. FIRE AT BROOKLYN. Cnnlng n Loss of Million. Over BROOKLYN, N. Y.. June 29. Shortly after 4 o'clock this afternoon fire broke out in Woodruff's stores on Furman-st. The firemen were enabled to prevent the flames from communicating to the adJoining stores, "E," "F." "D" and the Union ferry company's buildings. The storehouses saved contained the most valuable portion of the merchandise. About 8 o'clock last evening, when, the firemen were in hopes that the fire was under control, the flames burst forth with greater force, and it at once became evident that the buildings "K" and "H" were doomed. It was about 9:15 p. m. that the south wall at warehouse K was seen to bulge out and a moment later fell with a terrific crash. There were four men, employes of the Ferry company, who were on a tretsle-work which runs through the yard. They were playing a hose on the company's property when the wall fell. Three of them were caught beneath the falling wall, while the fourth Jumped and escaped. A rescue party was formed which, In a short time, succeeded in bringing their limp bodies out of the debris. Two of them had been killed outright, while the third man received injuries which will probably result In his death. Following is the list of dead and Injured: Dead: JOHN C. BARROW. JAMES PRENTICE. Injured: Samuel Solan, right leg cut off below the knee; will probably die. Andrew Miller, cut about the scalp. At about midnight the flames were thought to be under control. The burned buildings were valued at 75,000, while the value of their contents was Jl, 000,000, making a total of $1,075,000, said to be fully covered by insurance. THE FIREWORKS EXPLODED. Mayor Hopkins of Chicago and Several Others Burned. CHICAGO, June 2S. By the explosion of a case of fireworks on the rear platform of the special train bringing home from the state convention the marching club of the Cook county democracy last night, eight of the members were burned. The accident occurred at Bloomington. The following were burned: W. C. Asay, city prosecutor, wrist burned. John W. Brown, back of neck and both hands burned. Chester Cleveland, both hands terribly burned. Col. Martin Emerlch, both hands badly burned. Mayor John r. Hopkins, side of face and hands burned, mustache and hair singed. John W. Lanehart, left hand and right wrist burned. J. J. McCarthy, back of neck and side of face burned. William C. Walsh, both hands burned. INDIANS WERE AFTER HIM. Xnrrotrr Escape of Prof. Nelson While In Mexico. MEXICO CITY, Mex., June 28. The narrow escape from death at the hands of the Tlaxcalan Indians of Prof. Nelson, naturalist of the Smithsonian Institute, who has b?en making collections of vegetable and entomological specimens in Mexico for the past two years, is Just learned. Had Mr. Nelson not been ssecreted by friendly Indians he would have met speedy death as being a hated land surveyor for which the Indians mistook him. Prof. Nelson Is now organizing a strong party for other researches. Two Mnrilerers Executed. KANSAS CITY, Mo.. June 29. The two murderers of Mme. Wright died on the gallows today. Harry Jones was hanged at Independence, Mo., soon after 9 o'clock and two hours later John Clark was executed in Kansas City by the same sheriff and his assistants, who carried out the law against Jones. Mme. Wrjght kept an employment office in this city and Jones and Clark killed her, the men claiming uointfi&Uo&ftjly, whji$ reding. h?r office,

PRESIDENT EUGENE DEBS,

I AT THE HEAD . OF T"i: AMERICAN RAILWAY IXIOV. A Xntlve of Iiidlnna. He Spent Iii Life In the Railway Ilnoiness nml Is a Man of Intellect and High Executive Ability Ttrlef Sketch of the Man Xowr.So Prominently Before the People. One of the most prominent persons now before the public is President Debs of the American railway union, who is at the head of the present strike of the employes of the Pullman company. Mr. Debs is a native of Indiana and has lived in Terre Haute throughout his life, having been engaged in the railroad business for a number of years. He has served in many departments and has always been a faithful and efficient employe. He possesses executive ability of a high order and is fearless in carrying out plans. With su h a man aj. the head of the strike it seems probable that it will prove more serious than others with no determined! plan of action. Eugene V. Debs, president and founder of the American railway union, was- born in Terre Haute, Nov. 0, IS.'.j. His father is now a highly respected merchant in that city. Mr. Debs is of quiet disposition and talks but very little. He has friends everywhere and is a thorough gentleman and a man of the very brightest intellect. He is nu of an excitable nature and so far all his undertakings have been successful. He is seldom in the wrong and does everything with remarkable coolness. In appearance he H rather slender, weighing about one hundred and eighty pounds. He has dark eyes, finf features, dark hair and mustache. He is a fine speaker and never writes a speech, but speaks extemporaneously. The words seems to be always at his command. His speeches are interesting and to the point. In Terre Haute he attended the public schools and the high school. He also attended the commercial college, where h was Industrious and quick b learn. He attended the college at night while duiing the day he assisted his father in his store. It was in 1S70 that hp- began work in the Vandalia paint shops in Terre Haute. He worked there until 1S71 anl then accepted a position as fireman on a Vandalia locomotive, running Ivtwfn Terre Haute and IndlanajH'lis. He remained on this road until 174. He was an excellent and trustworthy employ... He then left the railroad and accepts a place in the wholesale house of Hulman & Co., where he remained until He was so well liked that he was called upon to acVept the nomination for city clerk on the de'mocratic ticket. He dii not desire to enter politics, but the public called for him and he accepted the nomination and was elected by a majority of 1,100 over the republican candidate. He served two terms, being the only mm elected on the ticket the second time, with one exception. When he took charge of the office the books were in a bad condition, but he worked night and day until everything was put in complete order. "While City clerk he assisted in founding the Occident literary society. He was also an active member of the Knights of Pythias. In 1S77 Mr. Debs was connected with the Brotherhood of locomotive firemen, being a member of Vigo lodg No. 11, and represented it at the convention held in Indianapolis. In 1S7S he was appointed asosclate editor of the locomotive firemen's magazine, which was the official organ of th order. Grand Master F. W. Arnold of Columbus, O.. appointed him secretary and treasurer of the order in June, 18S0. He was the man needed in the place and it was but a short time until he had the brotherhood on a firmer basis than ever before. For his good and faithful work he won the esteem of everyone. He was elected in lS to the hous of representatives on the democratic ticket and his service rendered was highly creditable to himself and party. After serving in the house of representatives he was made editor of the Railway Magazine, which he edited until a short time ago, when he organized the American railway union. Whatever the position a man holds In railway circles he i.s not excluded from this association. From the very' firrt the association was a success and it is today one of the most powerful in the country- Mr. D -bs Is still devoting all his time and attention to the organization and expects to nuke it the most powerful combination of union workmen in the country. The future of the union, he appreciates, will largely depend upon the outcome of the present strike. MINNESOTA CYCLONE. Two Killed and Several Injured at Litchfield Loss to Property. LITCHFIELD, Minn., June 2S. A terrible cyclone passed within two miles of Litchfield last night. It covered a strip about ten rods wide and four or five miles long, and killed two persons. Several others are Injured, some fatally. Six or seven farm houses were destroyed, and trees and crops were wiped clean to the ground. One house caught fire and was destroved. The dead reported are: MIS9 JENNIE LINDSTROM of St. Paul, ae twenty-two years. MRS. JOHN SANDERS, age sixty-five. Several physicians are in the cyclone territory doing what they can for the injured. It is thought several others will die. DO TOP AV T TO KOW HOW TO SI MAGXEIPS STAMIAHD HOUSE AMI 1. 'How to train a colt to ! gentle, to balking, Lad to shoe, etc., to tell the age. to you. This system Is based on purely humane cruelty cf whipping, heating and jerking, ment of horses. J-Hich cruelty is a manifest as to the true system. Thl Book Ought to be I nderatood "This book contains the most tisetul In it has ever been my privilege to examine. "What a world of trouble, also of life r.andle and drive horses, If they understo and breaking horses, and should practice by every man that raises or haxidles horses. 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TWENTY-ROUND CONTEST.

Crlflo and Dixon Klght tioston. DruiT at BOSTON. June ::. Five thousand. S'e 'tators witnessed .ne of the rrettlest .;;hts ever held in this city at the Ca-.-im tonight b -twetn Dixsn and Griffo. Griffo seemed overfat. but he created the impression that Dixon w.iuld hava a hard tussle to win. but here is wher the coloreJ lad again proved his gamaness and adroit tactics. He was cuffed and slapped and out about the face by his heavier opponent, but on nwre than one occasion during tha twenty rounds it l okel as though his left hand would finish the Australian. Griffo i3 a great fiirhter, and n mistake, but the Impression gained from the b.ttie of tonight is that at anywhere near even weight th colore I boy would win. Grifft tipped the beam at 1"S pounds and Dixon at 122. For the lirst few rounds CJriffo was in hiph feather, ijnding frequently an 1 with effect. Dixcin seemed will and wasted much of his strength swingina; into nothingness, while irifTo's movements of almost itrfert 5i.le-st-pp!r.g and crossing were In wonderful style. In the second round he was warned by Echan! t that he"' must refrain from rurlsr.g with his elbows tiie negroes ehiu. He did as requested and needed no further instructions. He held th advantage up to the oh is cf the fourth, round, but in the iifth Dixon did some hotj lushing, but not much damage. Both, were fjgered in the seventh, but GriffJ had found Dix on's face and head repeatedly and brought Jiload. In th3 eighth Dixou caught iriffo full in th la v and the pair exchanged rapidly, ii'-ithcr being much hurt up to and in hiding the I'.ft-enth n.und. Round 10 George put in one on Grtf-fo'-s h'-id and inised a wicked right fof th" jaw. In ducking to avoid th latter Jriffo was met with the half-arm swing of the Wt from the colored lad. Round 17 Griff.- mA the first rush cf Dixon with a sti.'f 1- ft-hander, and. the r. euro's bead went back. He retired to the further corner, tut returned with a rush, shot out the left and landed, on tlriffu's Jaw. 1 ton nd IS Again did Dixon catch hit opponent vhfn he ducked. A clinch-followed, and when the pair parted tha lb-sh over Dixon's left eye was cut and 1 Iceuing. He was tigLtlr.g all the tlroV however, and before the round wa finished he had more than evened mat tors up. Bound ID There was a slight breathing spell and then a rush by Dixon, a, clover side fctep Ly (IrliTo) and th pair were again In the center of the ring. ;ii;To was first to lead with the well-ri-asured right, finding Dixon's Jaw, while the darkey's left reached GritTo'a eye vieiu?ly. Hound L'O and last There was a furious two-mlr.ut. exchange of Mows, in whkft the honors were diviJd. and then r. walk around the ring. 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