Rensselaer Republican, Volume 20, Number 40, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 June 1888 — Page 7

THE NEWS OF THE WEEK.

DOMESTIC. Jay Gould is ill. The outlook for spring .wheat in Dakota is excellent. ' , . The St. paul, Minn., Knitting Works burned Friday. Loss $77,000. Chicago ' Irishmen denounce the Pipe’s rescript on Irish affairs. Gen. Sherman will attend the Cincinnati Centennial Sept. 10th and 11th next. Three men were fatally injured by a sliding lumber crib at LaCrosse, M isconsin. Three men were killed by the explosion of a boilerat Wyahdotte, Mich., Friday. » James B. Hayes, Chief Justice *.of the Supreme Court of Indian Territory, died Fridny. • r •■» ' The Chicago Times says the Knights of Labor are going to pieces rapidly in that city. The government coinage in May was $0,420,226, of which $2,850,000 was in silver dollars. The production of iron in the South has caused a reduction of price on Eastern product. The steamer Evansville exploded her boilers near Winona, Minn., scalding six men, none fatally. The little daughter of Ben Shiplett, near Charlotte, N. C., was destroyed by bears a few days ago. Jrince March 4, 1885, 80,090,720 acres of public domain have been opened for entry and settlement. Upwards ot 5,000 emigrants arrived on board the steamers coming into the port of New York, Sunday. The Methodist Conference Thursday passed a resolution forcing a union of Methodists of all nationalities. .A foolish Indian scare has been started by a frightened settler in Wyoming. There is no fear of an outbreak.

The Illinois Central has organized the Nebraska & Western Railroad Company to build 18,000,000 worth of lines in that State. Comanche county, Kas., will have to gay of bonds issued a number of years ago by a ring of rascally county officials. Dr. John Osborn and J. W. Hancock, prominent citizens of Nakomis, 111, had an altercation Friday, and both were fatally hurt. Decoration day was fittingly celebrated in all cities North and West. President Cleveland reviewed the procession at New York. Turkey refuses to permit Armenian emigration to America, on thp ground that it conflicts with our anti-imported labor contract law. At Omaha, Neb., Thursday evening, a thief robbed the house of J. EC Ggrneau of over $4,000 worth of diamonds. He silenced Mrs. Ggrneau with a revolver. Robert Reidy and Bovd Guinter, aged fifteen and thirteen, were drownedinthe river at Williamsport, Pa., Sunday. They were the sons of prominent citizens. ~ s-

Burglars robbed the residence of Mrs. Lee Jerome, at Wichita, Kansas, Thursday night, of SIO,OOO worth of diamonds and jewelry. The inmates were chloroformed. i Andrew (irandsaff, lyrested for the murder of Reuben Drake, wife and grandchildren, near Yiroqua, Wife., was taken out of jail Friday night last and hanged. I ■'_ ■ ' ' ■ A freight train of seventeen cars was ditched at Rallito Station, on the Southern Pacific railroad, Wednesday night. The loss to the cars and contents will reach SIOO,OOO. • The*memorial exercises in New York, Wednesday, were characterized by much blundering, both Mayor Hewitt and Gen.. Bherman being ignored. Considerable resentment is expressed. Deputy Sheriff 1 Albert Ahlfeldt was fatally, and Deputies John Monahan and C. C. Garrett seriously wounded in a fight with river men at St. Charles, Mo. Sheriff Allen is missing. . Coffee speculators are 'influencing the price of coffee, up and down, as they please. It is predicted that there will be a general rise in the price of this commodity before many w eeks. At Catlin, 111., on Friday, Thomas Polhemus, aged eighty, was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary, at hard /labor, for the attempted burglary of Woodbury’s drug store at Danville. At Chicago, Sunday evening, James Bell, a young business man of Hyde Park, sliced off an ear from John Stevens, a young man about tow n, who Mr. Bell thought had led Mrs. Bell astray. He walked off with the ear in his vest pocket. * The barrel in which two men have

already gone 6afely through the Niagara rapids was sent over the falls Sunday, as an experiment, with a live chicken as a passenger. The barrel passed over without injury, but the chicken was killed by the shifting of the ballast. Rev. S. B. Halliday, for many years assistant pastor of Plymouth church, New York, haS sent in his resignation. Mr. selected at the' request of the late Mr. Beecher, but it is underjßtood that he is not a favorite with the present controllers- of the church. A battle took place between the Jones and Green factions in Hancock county, lil uIKIA), _W liu-u ICBUJUiu . death df fwo of the Green family—Frank, the son of Hampton Green, and Lewis Moore. A. D. Jones led the attacking party.- The feud began in January over a “bad fence.”

A collision occcurred on the Cheyenne & Northwestern branch of the Union Pacific Railroad.near Bordeaux, Wednes■tr 1 day, between a work train and a passenger engine, Which resulted in the death of Passenger Conductor Header, Fireman Edem and Brakeman Mayfield, and the probably fatal injury of Engineers Brooks and Marsden and the serious injury of lour fther employes. A washout was the cause. 1 The assignment of the Bishops of th e Methodist church to their respeCtives homes for the next four years is as follows: Bishop Bowman, St. Louis; Foster, Boston; Merrit, Chicago; Andrews, New York; Warren, Denver; Foss, Philadelphia; Hurst, *Ninde, Topeka; Walden, Cincinnati; Mallalieu, New Orleans; Fowler, San Francisco; Vincent, Buffalo; Fitzgerald, Minneapolis; Joyce, Chattanooga; Newman, Omaha; Goodsell, Texas.

Stillman F. Kelly, President of the National Sugar Manufacturing Company, has made public the plan by which that concern it to manufacture sorghum sugar on a larger scale than ever heretofore. The concern has a capital of $1,000,000, is incorporated under the laws of Kansas, and claims to hold a patent (Swenson’s) by which it can extract three Mines the amount of sugar that has heretofore been possible, and the 'extract will be of an improved quality, The wor&s are at Topeka and Fort Scott. Mr. Blaine’s house at Augusta, Maine, was broken into sometime ago, while he and his family were absent, and all his political and business correspondence and private papers, involving financial operations, which were in his library, were overhauled and a portion of them abstracted. The matter has always been kept a secret in the hope that the thief might be discovered, but he never has been. The supposition is that the robbery was perpetrated in the expectation of obtaining something among Mr. Blaine’s private papers which might be used to his political injury, if ever wanted. When the robbery was discovered the floor of the library was found to be littered with letters and papers which had evidently been carefully examined. Every drawer was found to have been ransacked and its contents either disturbed or dumped upon the floor. An explosion of gasoline took place in the grocery store of C. B. Zellus, at Frederick, Md.,J Monday evening. While the street was filled with people, called out by the alarm of fire. The large and heavy plate-glass windows were shivered, and the small pieces were sent with great force across the street. At the same time the whole brick front of the residence portion of the structure fell outward with a loud crash, followed by the almost entire demolition of the warehouse and back building of the establishment. In an instant the most agonizing shrieks and and screams were heard, and the hundreds of people who had gathered to see the fire ran in every direction. The. scene was sickening. The street, for a square in several , directions, presented the appearance of a bat-tle-field. Charles Cooie, a boy aged 14, and Win. Slocum, colored, were killed. Seven others were seriously injured and fully a hundred were more or less injured by flying glass and falling brick.

FOREIGN. John Bright is recovering from a severe illness. ' The Pope will send a brief to Ireland explaining his resc ript. The belief grows stronger that Em peror Frederick? will recover. The Emperor of Brazil continues to grow stronger under injections of caffeine. American, Belgian and French travelers are being stopped on the German frontier. Twenty-seven have been turned back at Avricourt. Gen. Boulanger took his first step in Parliament, Monday. He moved for the revision of the constitution and declared an urgency therefor. The General had no hesitancy in referring to the popular uprising in his favor, which was jeered by the Deputies. The motion of Boulanger was negatived by 377 to 186. The steamer Oceanic arrived at San Francisco from China and Japan, Sunday. Advices from Japan state that 230 houses were destroyed by a'conflagration on the Bth of May at Tourangeka, and at Kameka the next day 710 houses, one temple and a number of huts were burned. The extent of the loss is not given. i

HORRIFYING DISASTER.

Monday morning the Murdine Hotel at Rockdale, Texas, caught fire and was quickly all ablaze. Inside were thirteen persons, only two of whom escaped alive. * Dr. W. A. Brooks, the proprietor, was pulled out of the burning building with his hair and beard singed off, and otherwise badly burned, leaving behind him his wife and four children, who perished. Pemberton Pierce, jumped from the burning building and was killed. D. M. Oldham, of Dallas, escaped, 'badly singed. The mystery about the thing is that so many should have perished when none were _ higher up than the second story, and there were galleries and exits on both sides of the Myding : .(^,Q»MQfL^.tbe.iSlegperß.No one was heard to call or scream, all dying without a cry for- help, though a great crowd quickly gathered, and exThe remains of several have been recovered from the ruins, buf*they are unrecognizable. Mr. Pierce is the only . non-resident victim. The pecuniary loss is about f 15,000.

THE PROHIBITIONISTS.

THEIR NATIONAL CONVENTION AT INDIANAPOLIS. An Attendance ot Over 3,000 -Wonun’i Suffrage Endorieil.—The Presidential Candidates Nominated—The Platform— Principal Points of the Proceedings.

The National Prohibition Convention met at Indianapolis Wednesday, May 30, with an attendance exceeding 3,000, representing every State in the Union. All the leading lights of the party were present, including General Neal Dow, Ex-Governor St. John, George W. Bain, Rev. Sam Siqall, Gen. J. W. Fisk, etc. For two days previous to the meeting the delegate were arriving, and preliminary proceedings were in the nature of the average political gathering. The great question that agitated the minds of the delegates was as to the policy ©f endorsing woman’s suffrage. The position of candidate for President Was conceded to General Fisk, of New Jersey, and for that of Vice President there were but two or three of the leading members of the party mentioned.

The first Prohibition National convention was held at Columbus in 1872, when there were less than fifty accredited delegates. There were in that year but 5,608 votes polled for the National ticket, At Cleveland in 1876 there were less than a hundred delegates and but 9,759 votes polled. In 1880 the convention again met at Cleveland, and at that election polled 11,640 votes. The growth of the order from 1884 to the present time has been phenomenal. In 1884 the convention met at Pittsburg with nearly 500 accredited delegates and with 2,000 or 3,000 adherents of the cause behind them. At this election 151,070 votes were polled. In 1886 the aggregate prohibition popular vote was 294,863. It is expected that the vote in 1888 will reach 500,000. From these figures no one need imagine that the convention was not overflowing with enthusiasm, born of the full faith of the members in the ultimate triumph of the Prohibition cause. In 1872 James Black of Pennsylvania, and Rev. John Russell, of Michigan, were the Presidential candidates; in 1876 Green Clay Smith, of Kentucky,—and Gideon T. Stewart of Ohio; in 1880 Neal Dow, of Maine, and Rev. H. A. Thompson, of Ohio; and in 1884 John P. St. John, of Kansas, and William Daniel of Maryland

TIIE SURROUNDINGS. The hall presented a striking appearance. The rear of the stage, the arches above it, and the walls at the side were covered with large flags. Over the front was an immense banner, whether placed there by authority nr not, on which were the words, “No North, No South. No distinction in politics, rio sex in citizenship.” The galleries and side walls were covered with patriotic colors and mottoes. At frequent recurrence throughout the audience were framed placards: “The Prohibition army is coming 500,000 strong to conquer rum.” Of the various mottoes on the walls the following were the most striking: “The Prohibition party is the true anti-poverty party.” “National Prohibition by a party whose supremacy depends on enforcement will win.” “High license makes the liquor seller a collector of revenge.” '‘Poor wo-

men and children starve and freeze that the rich may evade taxation. Oh, the Infamy of it!” “Non-partisan prohibition is non-enforced prohibition. That kind the people now repudiate,” “No license for revenue only, no protection, no free trade for the liquor traffic.” < “Local option is too local and too optional,” etc. The scene in the hall, long before the, proceedings began was an inspiriting one. Among the delegates were ‘many ladies, some of them dressed in the quaint garb of the Quakers. Old men, who had participated in a half century of political campaigns, were with them, and many young men, who had adopted the advanced theories advocated by the party. The first demonstration made was when the Kentucky delegation came in, headed by Major Bain, the silver-tongued orator, and he was cheered to. the echo as he walked downdjhe aisle, bowing, smiling to the right and left. Then came the Maryland delegation, carrying the old familiar banner, under whose folds they sat at the Pittsburg Convention, and there was another outbreak of cheering.

There was a wild, exciting scene when the New Jersey delegates came in, their approach being heralded an by immense yellow badge, “The New Jersey Young Men’s Prohibition Club.” The chairman of the delegation carried an immense “crank” and all the members carried banners, on which , there were pictures of General Fisk. The people stood up in their seals and cheered, and cheered, while ladies waved their, handkerchiefs and parasols vigorously. This was but the beginning of the enthusiasm, and from that time until the convention was called to order cheering was incessant. One delega.te...in ane hall would get up on a chair and propose three, cheers for somebody, and all would unite in giving them, even without -knowing-for w hour the COffipifment~was intended. Then there would be a like demonstration in another place, and so on, until the cheering apparently had no The personal of the convention was

striking. Aged people were in the majority, while in every delegation there were many ladies. Among them were both men and women of national reputation. Samuel Dickie, of Michigan, Chairman of the National Committee, was a notable figure, a man about forty years of age, with a reddish |beard and mustache, dark hair and florid complexion; JohnT. St. John, of Kansas, a small man with a piercing eye and a bristling gray mustache, active and alert, with a pleasant smile find a kindly word for all who greeted him. Judge Black, of Pennsylvania, an imposing-looking gentleman, with the face of a statesman; Neal Dow, the venerable pioneer in the cause of Prohibition, a fine-looking old man with white hair and whiskers, and a clerical appearance. Sam Small, the Georgia evangelist, with keenly-intellec-tual look and clear-cut features.

- I THE CONVENTION. The convention was called to order promptly at 10 o’clock by Professor S. Dickie, Chairman of the National Committee. Col. Eli F. Ritter made a brief address welcoming the delegates to Indianapolis, to which Prof. Dickie responded. The convention was then organized by the election of Rev. H. A. Delano, of South Norwalk, Conn., temporary chairman; G. B. Cranbill, of Texas, temporary secretary and Mrs. Mattie McClellan, of Cincinnati and George F. Wells, of Minnesota, assistants. Mr. Delano, on taking the chair, thanked the convention for the honor, and made an extended speech on the status and principles of the party. The various committees were then announoed and the convention adjourned until 3 o’clock.

Of the various committees, the following were from Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio: Committee on Permanent Organization—lllinois, Hale Johnson; Indiana, J. T. McWhirter; Kentucky, R. H. Easton; Ohio, Morris Sharp. On Credentials —Illinois, H. B. Ripley; Indiana,-B. L. Gordon; Kentucky, J,.JL Barber; Ohio, Wilbur Culoin. The opening ceremonies were peculiarly interesting. Chairman Dickie rapped on the table with a gavel, and requested members of the National Committee, and the general officers of the W. C. T. U. to take seats on the platform. As the dignitaries came forward there were shouts of applause, and none was more heartily recognized than Miss Willard. The Chairman called for Judge Black, John Russell, Green Clay Smith and Gideon B. Stuart (the latter two the nominees of ’76) to come forward. Their names elicited applause. (Mr. Smith was not present.) Neal jJ)ow and Dr. Thomas, the Prohibition nominees of ’BO, were then called to the front. As the gray-haired veteran from Maine stepped forward and .seized" Miss Willard by the hand there was a wild enthusiastic outburst. But it was not lintil John P. St. John, the candidate for 1884, was called forward that the full voice of the convention was heard. Rising to their feet the delegates in tumultuous tones with waving hats and handkerchiefs welcomed the Kansas idol. The platform was at length filled with the heroes of the party and the convention broke into song; the choir led in “America.” Rev. Sam Small, of Georgia, then led in prayer.

The chairman made mention of the remarkable fact that of the eight nominees for presidential offices named by the Prohibitionists all are, under the blessings of God, alive, while of the sixteen nominees of the two old parties only four are alive. An enthusiastic delegate,upon the conclusion of this remark, broke into applause, a bit of unintentional irreverence that provoked unusual mirth. In recognition of the great blessing of which the chairman spoke, the audience sang “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow.” The afternoon session was largely devoted to Bpeech making and discussions on-unimportant subjects. The report of

the committee on credentials was received and showed an attendance of 1,029 delegates and provisional delegates. The committee on permanent organization recommended Hon. John P. St. John for permanent chairtnan; Rev. Sam Small for Secretary, and a Vice President from each State,"including Francis E. Willard, from Illinois, G. W. Bain, from Kentucky, J. B. Helwig, from Ohio, and Dr. R. T. Brown, from Indiana. At night a memorial service by the “Blue and the Gray,” a Prohibition organization composed of ex-Federal and ex-Confederate soldiers, was held.

The .convention at 9 o’clock, Thursday. The ''committee on rules presented their report, and as the question of woman suffrage in the platform was more or less involved an attempt was made to amend the report,but without success. A resolution in commemoration of Rev. Mr. Haddock, murdered at Sioux City, lowa, was unanimously adopted. An effort to raise campaign funds was most successful. A few of the delegates gave SI,OOO each and several SSOO. Altogetfrers2s,oob was subscribed amidst the wildest enthusiasm. Jt was_jcxpiaifle<l that the money was used to put lecturers in the field and circulate prohibition literature. - The'roll ofßtatef was Tridlff" members of the National Committee named. From Illinois —J. B. Hobs and A. G. Evans. From Indiana—Sylvester Johnson and A. G. North. From Kentucky—G. B. Runnell and William Mat-

thews. From Ohio—B. S. Hinkley and J. A. Dixon. A resolution endorsing the plan of the Mallalien University at Boatly, Neb., to errect a “Haddock Memorial Hall” was adopted. The committee on resolutions submitted a majority and minority report, the only difference being in the plank endorsing TvdfMhTMJuffrage, "the majority report being favorable to such suffrage. A long and warm debate followed the presentation of the reports, in which several of the leading spirits of the convention joined. The debate was limited to five minute speeches. At the conclusion of the debate the majority report was adopted by a very large majority amidst much enthusiasm. The platform is as follows:

Tbe Prohibition party, in National convention assembled, acknowledging Almighty God as the source o l all power in Government, do hereby declare 1. That the manufacture, importation, exportation, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages shall be’ made public crimes, and punished as such 2. That such prohibition must be secured through amendments of our National and State constitutions, enforced by adequate laws adequately snported by administrative authority; and to this end the organization of the Prohibition party is imperatively demanded in State and Nation. 3. That any form of license, taxation or regulation of the liquor traffic is contrary to good Government; that any party which supports regulation, license or tax enters into alliance wiih such traffic and becomes tbe actual foe of the State’s welfare, and that wc arraign the Republican and Democratic parties for their persistent attitude in favor of the licensed iniquity, whereby they oppose the demand of the people for prohibition, and, through open complicity with the liquor cause, defeat the enforcement of law. 4. For the Immediate abolition of the internal revenue svstem, whereby our National Government Is deriving support from our greatest National vice. ft. That, an adequate public revenue being necessary, it may properly be raised by impost duties and by an equitable assessment upon the property and the legitimate business of the country, but import duties should be so reduced that no surplus shall l.e accumulated in the treasury, and that thebuidens of taxation shall be removed from foods, clothing and other com forts and necessaries of life. 6. That civil-service appointments for all civil offices, chiefly clerical in their duties, should be based upon moral, intellectual and physical qualifications, and not upon party service or party necessity. 7. That the right of suffrage rests on no mere circumstance of race, color, sex or nationality, and that wnere from any cause, it has been held from citizens who are of suitable age and mentally and morally qualified for the exercise ot an intelligent ballot, it should be restored by the people through the Legislatures of the several States, on such educational basis as they may deem wise. 8. For the abolition of polygamy and the establishment oi uniform laws governing marriage and divorce. 9 Tor prohibiting all combinations of capi'al to control and to increase the cost of products for popular consumption. 10. For the preservation and defense of the Sabbath as a civil insiiiution without oppressing any who religiotuly observe the same on any other day than the first day of the week. That arbitration is the Christian, wise and economic method of settling national differences, and the same method, by iudictous legislation, beapplitd to the settlement of disputes between large bodies of employes aDd employers; that the abolition of the saloon would remove the burdens, mo al, physi al. pecuniary am social, which now oppress labor and rob it of it% earnings, andwould prove to be the wise and suecessful way of promoting labor reform; and we invite labor and capital to unite with us for the accomplishment thereof; that mouopoly in land is a wrong to the people, and the public land should be re-erred to actual setilers, and that nn-n and women should receive equal wages for equal work. That our immigration laws should be so enforced as to prevent the introduction into our country of all convicts, inmates of other depend‘n't institutions, and of others physically inc pi itated for se.f-Mipport, and that no person should have the brhot in any Btate who is riot a citizen of the United States. Recognizing and declaring ihat prohibition of the liquor traffic has become the dominant issue in national politics, we invite to full party fellowship all those who, on this one dominant issue, are with its agreed, in the frill belief that this party can and will remove sect onal differences, promote national unity and Insure the beat welfare of our entire land.

The Rev. Sam Small, secretary of the committee on resolutions, read the folfollowing, introduced by a delegate from Dakota, which was adopted: That we condemn the Democratic and Republican parties ior peisistenly denying the rights of self-feOVdrnment to the 600,000 people of Dako a. Mr, C. W. Grandison of North Carolina offered the following: That we hold that all persons are born free and epual and should be made secure in their civil, legal and political liberties. This was warmly seconded by Mr. Small and unanimously passed by the convention, not as a part of the platform butjnerely a.declaration of a principle. At the evening session a resolution was adopted endorsing the Prohibition organization, the “Blue and the Gray.” On the call of the roll of States for nomination for President and Vice President. Alabama being named, Hon. John M. Tanner nominated Clinton B. Fisk of New Jersey. The speech of nomination proper, however, was made by Judge

Morrow, of New Jersey, and when he had finished, the whole convention arose and raved like something mad. The New- Jersey delegates jumped upon their seats, tossed up their hats, waved their handkerchiefs wildly and yelled like Zulus. The chairman split the top of the table with his mallet in his endeavor to quiet the tumult. With every cessation of the clamor some delegate would cry out “Three cheers for Fisk” and the scene, would be repeated. - Col. Cheves of New York moved to make the nomination of Gen. Fisk unanimous. Similar demonstrations as heretofore indicated the feeling of the convention and he was declared the nominee of the convention for tho presidency of the United States. —For Vice President, Small nominated George W. Bain,of Kentucky. Mr. Bain declined. Dr. John A. Brooks, of Missouri, was nominated by Mr. Christian, of Illinois, and was warmly seconded by Mrs. Huffman, of Missouri. Mr. Bennett, of Kansas, . nominated Rev. Sam Small. Mr. Small declined. Mr. Armstead, of Tennessee, nominated John T. Tanner, of Alabama. J. B. Crawfitt, of Texas, nominated E. L. Dahoney, of the same State. All the nominees w^f^tbeuwitbdrawß-except-Dr, BreiokSr and he was nominated unanimously. Dr. Brooks made a brief-speech. The. doxology was sung and after the “Benediction by "Rev? Bam Small the National Prohibition Convention was declared adjourned sine die. THE -CONVENTION'S COMPETITIVE PRIZES. The inter-State collegiate oratorical contest occurred at Tomlinson hall,

Tuesday afternoon. The speakers were Fredrick R. Clow, of Carleton college, Minnesota; J. W. Van Kirk, of Mt. Union college, Ohio; Joseph P. McCarty, of Albion college, Michigan; M. M. Grafton, of Wooster University, Ohio; W. P. White, of Monmouth college, Illinois and Wymond J. Beckett, of DePauw University, Indiana. The firet prize of SSOO was awarded to Mr. McCarty. All of the speeches were above the average and the orators were frequently interrupted by applause. The “National Oratorical Contest” took place fit Roberts Park Church in the evening. The prize was a large gold medal offered by Demorept’s Magazine. The speakers were H. K. Rockhill, of Ohio; Charles W. Bray, of Minnesota; Miss Dolly Lacy, of Greensburg, Indiana; Miss Alice B. Hecklinger, ot New York City; Miss Mamie Bidwell, of Connecticut; Miss J. N. Gillespie, of North Carolina, and Miss Bertha Miller of Kansas. All of the addresses were on the subject of Prohibition. The prize was awarded to Miss Hecklinger, of New York.

CHICAGO SENSATION.

Mrs. Meckie L. Rawson Friday morning marked another bloody period in the celebrated divorce proceedings, by making a deliberate and savage attempt to kill Colonel H. W. Whitney, one of her husband’s oounsel, as he was attending to a branch of the case in Judge Jameson’s court room at Chicago. While the court and attorneys at 10:Iff were waiting for tho appearance of Mrs. Rawson, who was tardy, the lady stepped hastily into the room, and, drawing a revolver, leveled it at the head of Mr. Whitney, who was reading a paper, and fired, the bullet entering his groin and inflicting what may prove a fatal wound. Judge Jameson, Clerk Reych, and others in the court room Bprang up in alarm and, as the infuriated woman proceeded to fire again, they sought places of safety under desks and in remote corners of the room.

Mr. Whitney ran to gain the shelter of the clerk’s desks, and had nearly reached it when Mrs. Rawson ran forward and fired four times more, one qf these shots hitting the lawyer and the others crashing into the desks and wood work. Bailiff Sunderland, an old man, started for the murderous woman, and had a fearful struggle with her. He seized her around the waist from behind arid at last succeeded in wrenching the revolver from her hand, and she was forced into a seat. Airs. Rawson was arrested and jailed. The lawyer is dangerously hurt. . The occurrence recalls the sensational shooting that occurred last winter, when Ralph Lee, a son of Mrs. Rawson, shot five bullets into Banker Rawson as he was leaving the Third Presbyterian Church after Sunday morning services. Rawson still has the five bullets in his body, escaping death by almost a miracle. Lee is now serving a brief jail sentence for the crime.

GENERAL SHERIDAN NOW.

The House Friday passed the Senate bill to revive the rank of General of the Army for the benefit of General Sheridan. Mr. Oates, of Alabama, went oil record as opposing the bill. A half hour after the passage of the bill, it was ingrossed, signed by the Speaker and President of the Senate and dispatched by special messenger to the President for his approval. The President at once signed the bill and sent the nomination of Philip Sheridan to the Senate for the position. The Senate immediately went into executive session and confirmed the nomination. Shortly after 3 o’clock, General Sheridan was informed of the signing of his commission as General of the Army, and he expressed himself as extremely satisfied. . —. j,^ The Indiana Democratic Association at Washington have endorsed Gray for Vice President.

BASEBALL.

Standing of the League and American Clubs up to and Including June 4. NATIONAL LEAGUE. - ". ■ ’ -r ~ ■ Won Lost Chicago .. 24 9 Boston VI Id New York 20 J 2 Detroit 14 18 Philadelphia u.mii.»» 16 16 Pittsburg 13 14 Indianapolis 10 2E Washington ..J.:. ... : 7 24 AMEBICAN ASSOCIATION. Won Lost Brooklyn - 27 10 Cincinnati 21 Iff 8t Louis 20 9 Athletics 16 17 Baltimore Cleveland 13 21 Louisville 10 23 Kansas City * 9 21 THIS MARKETS. iNDiANArous, Jane t, 1888. “ 1 8 RAIS. Wheat, No. 2 Med... 92 ~ I Corn, No. 2 White, 36 No. 8 Med... 92 4 No. 2 Yellow, 68 No. 2 8ed...91 I Oats, No. a White...as I Bye £6 I-IVE STOCK. Cattle—Extra choice shippers 4.50a4.8f Good to choioe snippers... .4.00*4.40 Extra choice heilets - —3.60a4.0a Good to choioe hellers -2.70 i 3.29 -Bow—Heavy packing and shipping!!.'..™.s.toaslfo Light and mixed packing 5.2ua5.1G Pigs and heavy roughs i.SOafi.2o Shut—Extra choice ... _h.2aa4.Tc Good to choioe 3.c0a4 10 Bees, BUTTXB, POULTRY. Eggs .14c j Poultry .hens per lb 7s< Butter, creamery...24c | Boosters—. 3 tancy country ...J6c | Turkeys.. _9c choice country..,loc 1 WBcxiAAJnsoua. Wool—Pine merrnov tub washed™. ._._JSaS5c “do unwashed, med .20a22c “ •- very coarse...... ...17alac Hay, choice timothyl7so j sugar cured ham 12 18c 8ran..—...—....; Jitof Bacon clear sfelee— 13c r: " - | Feather*. iwime eoceSffe. — Hlovw sieo Ohio ago. Wheat (May) 86 llork -.13.95 Own “ 55 Lard..... -8.41 Oats “ 34 | Bibs 7.50 Uvb stock. Cattle—Steers 4.00a4.50 | U00*—Mixed...r..40«5.66 C0w5......... J-.95a8.6ff j Heavy...s.sou‘>.Bo Btockers 2.5aa4.!0| Light—s.2sa6.6o sheep S. 2.75*5.10 I Skips 4.10a4.80