Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 26, Number 14, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 28 September 1895 — Page 1

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ON THE QUI VIVE,

That thousand dollar reward offered by be Big Four company for the arrest and oonvlctlon of the Fontanet train wreokers, like Banquo's ghost, will not down. Ex Sheriff Billy Stout is still shy bis portion of the reward, and he announced 4gain this week that he will sue theoom,'pany nnless it whaoks up. Th« suit 'hasn't beea brought as yet, but if It is there will be some very interesting developments about that train wrecking jthat the public isn't familiar with. There /}& a whole lot of Inside Information about that affair, and if it is aired in the court* we will see some mighty Interesting limes here. This is the case, it will be -'remembered, in which an Innocent man was almost sent to the penitentiary for train wrecking as a result of some very .peculiar detective work. The detectives /had him practically convicted, and it wan only a matter of form for tire court to sentence him, when evidence turned up that showed that be could not possibly have had any connection with the tragic affair.

That week is a dreary one, indeed, that doesn't bring a fresh suit against the city for damages on account of defective engineering. Tbeie are enough suits against the city now on the docket, resulting from damages for changes of grade or errors iu engineering, to keep one court busy from now until Thanksgiving. None of the claimants, bowever, have gone before the council and made sworn charges that the engineer is incompetent, and therefore the council, being uninformed in the matter, cannot take any steps to investigate. Thelatest

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against the city is that of Mrs. Yon Bichowsky, whose property was damaged by the grade established in the im provement of Center street between Swan and Oak, and the aggregate of suits tiled duriug the past few months will reach up into the thousands of dollars.

That's a good idea advanced by the members of the Trotting association, regarding the merchants making a special effort to Increase the attendance next week by giving their clerks, by detail, a chance to witness the races. As a matter of fact, Terre Haute people have never patronized the races as they should. No other city in the country furnishes such excellent sport in a raolng-way as Terre Haute, and yet every jpear the bulk of the attendance has been furnished by outsiders, while Terre Haute people as a rule wait until the daily papers are printed to get their knowledge of the races. It is expeoied that there will be thousands of visitors in the city next week, and it is right that our merchants should-get as much business out of them as possible. This will prevent any gen era! closing movement, but the merchants can let their clerks get away a few at a time and thus help to swell the crowds. It is to be hoped that this plan will meet with favor with the merchants, as the Torre Haute Trotting Association is certainly deserving of encouragement at the hands of our own people. Nothing has ever been attempted by home people that do^s as much to advertise the Prai rle City as these races, and it seems strange that Terre Haute people will not patronize them as they should. Let It be said this year that the races have met with a proper encouragement at the bands of our home people, and much good will result from it.

Dean McLaughlin is going to apply for a copyright on his new and novel plan of collecting over-due bills. He bad a bill against Berkowltz, the confectioner, which he felt the latter could pay if he had the inclination to do so. Meeting with about the 'steenth refusal this week be squared away and knookeda square foot of hide off the face of the delinquent oandymaker, and then presented the latter with the bill receipted in full. The candy maker naturally felt hurt at suob a proceeding, and bad tbe ice man fined for assault and battery. Dean paid tbe fine without a murmur, but is thinking seriously of having his idea oopyrighted and starting a oolleot* ing agenoy. He would very likely do a a landoffloe business as a collector on such a plan. _____

In some of the large cities the oouncils suspend operations during the heated term, and tbe members take tbeir vaca tions. That plan is not followed in this city, but the members of the council have received an invitation to take an excursion in a body. It was presented at the special meeting Wednesday night, and came from Mr. Vrydagh, tbe architect, who invited them individually and collectively to go to—well, to that spot whose existence Is denied by Bob Ingersoll. No action was taken on tbe invitation at that meeting, bat it is likely, now that the council has cultivated the habit of holding special meetings, that a special meeting will soon be held to discuss tbe warm invitation.

Tbe Supreme court decided for the city this week in the suit brought by ex-city attorney, P. M. Foley, for back salary for tbe time between May and September last year, after the council declared his office vacant. Which goes »to show that John McHugb, who forced

the law through the legislature, and who

realgned his position as oity attorney of Lafayette rather than make a contest of

CHURCH NOIES.

Rev. V. Hunter has announced a series of special sermons for Sunday evenings. To-morrow evening he will deliver a sermon to business men.

Elder C. Fldler will preaoh at the ohurch of Christ, corner of Eleventh and Buckeye street to night, at 7:30, Sunday at 11 a. m. and 7:80 p. m. All are invited.

The celebration of tbe Jewish Day of Atonement began last night byaleoture at Temple Israel, by Rabbi Lyons, on "The Jewish Idea of Atonement a contrast to Christianity." To day is being observed as a holiday by the members of the Jewish faith.

the law. is just as smart as be has been Revenue Collector Jump tbe sum of "cracked up" to be. The deolsion goes gjg

"nerve." Nine times out of ten when an individual or a party fttita to display nerve in a crlti^a* *Uuation it loses in tbe long run, and wins the title of coward. The majority of the council believed it had the right to vacate the office, and did so, and now the court has sustained it iu its view. "Pete" Foley is a good fellow, t^nd V. hates to see himlose any money as a result of the decision, but it'* a sure thing that the city oould not afford to pay two city attorneys, ig|

South side oyoiing circles are wild with excitement over a century run that is said to have been arranged between Judge I. N. Pierce, Dr. B. Tomlin and Sam Barker. Judge Pierce is said to be the challenging party, and he puts in all his a pa. re moments getting into condition. He is keepiug it quiet, however, and to prevent his oppo uents from "getting on to bis curves" does all his practice work atter dark.

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DBA JH OF FMA NK HUNS LEY. Frank Hensley, for many years connected with the revenue service in this oity, died at his home at Fourth and Swan streets, yesterday, after a com par atively brief illness with typhoid fever. Doceased was born near Quincy, Owen county, Indiana, October 5,1862. He received^ his education in the commou schools of his home county and afterwards graduated from a commercial school in Poughkeepsie, N. Y., when but 20 years of age. He was appointed a guager at the Wabash distillery in 1872, by Gen. Frank White, a position he held for eight years. After retiring from the service he was employed as a clerk iu McKeen's bank for four years, and when Col. Throop became revenue collector of this district in 1889 Mr. Hensley was appointed as his deputy, which he held until the change of administration After that he engaged in the grocery business with F. Debaun and when the Indiana d'.stillery was started he was appointed dry gauger there, a position he held up to the time of his death. His thorough knowledge of the revenue business made him a valuable man in the? servioe,«ad-the different1 positions. h&b~ad held be filled wlth--great credit to himself and to the Republican party with which he had always been active ly identified. He was a man of unassuming manners, and bad numerous friends His wife and one daughter, Grace, survive him, together with fiv? brothers and five sisters, one of whom is Mrs T. E F. Cantwell, of this city. Mr. Hensley was a member of the First Bap tist churoh, and of tbe Masonic fraternity, with which he had been oonneoted for twenty years. Tbe funeral services will be conducted by Social Lodge, No. 86, of whioh he was a member, to-mor-row afternoon at two o'clook. Interment will beat Highland Lawn.

BASE BALL.

The Terre Hautes returrfed on Monday from tbeir last western trip and left on Tuesday for Anderson, where tbey played several games before disbanding for tbe season. The standing of tbe clubs at tbe close of the season was as follows:

Clubs. Played. Won. Indianapolis. .121 78 St. Paul ... 134 74 Kansas City. 135 78 Minneapolis 125 85 Detroit 125 f9 Milwaukee 124 57 Terre Haute. .124 68 Grand Rapids 124 88

Lpst. Per CU .645 .897 .084 .620 .472 .460 .427 ,9tt

LICENSED 10 WED.

Charles T. Ttaeide and Marie 8tnokwlsh. Riley Cottora and Edmonla Edmonson. Albert Hudson and Rose Sprig®. Charles B. Stark and Lottie Lllllenkairp. Eltaa Thompson and Donia Caldwell. Max Arlt and Marie Leucht. Eugene Van Buren and Gertrude M. Hickcox.

Corey Plckrell and Alice CJ. Tice. Fred Snodgrass and Heasie M. Messiek. Win. K. Williams and Bonnie Leech. Thaddeus H. Huston and Mary A. Wild* Robert Coffin and Fhoeba Tunis Chas«. A. Hughes and Dora Belie Gallatin. Robert I* Beck with and Ruth Harrod. Bay less H. Allen and Ida M.Jordan. Fred C, Romoser and Julia Hoffman*Chas. E. Ouptlll and ROSA Woerner. "v".

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A woman preacher, tbe Rev. Miss L. M. Shaw, was appointed pastor of the First Universalist Church in Oakland, Cal a few months ago, and her

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has been increasingly successful. Sbe preaches to crowds that grow larger every Sunday, and her sermons are said to be highly entertaining and instructive She succeeded In tbe charge of the church a preacher who was better known as a Populist than a pastor.

NEWS OF THE CITY.

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Mrs. Ellen McOarf.y, n^^ld and well known resident of this city dlf at her home on Mulberry street, last Sunday evening. Sbe wan seventy two years of age, and a native of the county Clare, Ireland. Three children survive her, of whom John, day baggageman at the Union Depot, is the oldest.

Mrs. Mary E. Ross, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Constantino Johnson, of Park street, died in Indianapolis yesterday morning, and the body was brought here for burial. Deceased was the wife of Theo. Ross,-formerly in the cigar business here, but who for several years past has resided in Indianapolis.

The success of the Inland Educator, the new school publication issued last utonlh by Profs. Stalker and Curry, of the State Normal, has been phenomenal. There was such a demand for the August issue that a second edition of 3,000 was issued. The October number, now in press, will have a circulation of 7,000 copies.

Joseph R. Wintenniute, one of*the oldest contractors and residents of this city, died last Saturday evening, of apoplexy, after a brief illness. He was born in New Jersey in February, 1816, and came to this city in 1854. He was one of the oldest membersof theold Aabnry church. One child survives him, Mrs. Josephine Carlson, of south Second street..,

*rhe annual eetin g,.otth^£hie/sof Police Association of this state will be held in this oity next week. Invitations have been issued by the police commissioner and Superintendent Meagher to a ^reception to be given the visitors on \sday evening at Red Men's hall on \h Third street. The reception will hsy \egiu until after the parade of the Princes of the Orient.

The members of St. Stephen's Guild, of St. Stephen's church, have arranged for a Kirmess, to be given for a week in January next at Naylor's Opera House, the opening night to be the 20th. Prof. Oskar Duenweg has been given charge of the dances, and will arrange a novel programme. Prof., P. J. Breinig will have charge of the music, whiob will be furnished by tbe Ringgold orchestra.

As a result of the death of Warren S. Mayes, of the letter carrier force, last Saturday, George W. Dinkel, supertru merary, has been promoted to a regular position. The position on the force of extras will be taken by Valentine Dlckhout, who recently took tbe civil service examination. The salary of a letter carrier during bis first year of regular service, no matter how muoh experience he may have had as an extra, or how competent be may be, is bu£" $600 a year. After the first year his salary is |800 a year.

The first instance on record, in this county at least, of a churoh being sold under the sheriff's hammer, will be that of tbe old Univer8allstchnroh,on Eighth street, between Cherry and Mulberry, which is advertised to be sold by the sheriff on the 12th of Ootober, under a decree of foreclosure issued by tbe Su

occupied in 1669, and for many years th£ congregation prospered. Of recent years, however, the building baa been nnoooapled, and the former members of tbe oongregation have become united with other churches. Among the numerous ministers who were in charge of the ohurch was Rev. W. W. Curry, who was a pulpit orator of muoh force. He was afterwards elected secretary of state by the Republicans, and is now in Wash ington, where he is clerk in one of the departments,

Hie new rules adopted by tbe Normal school authorities regulating entrance to the school resulted in reducing the classes at tbe opening of the fall term this week. Two hundred and twenty applied for admission, and of these thirty-nine failed in the required examinations, but three succeeding in passing. Tbe others admitted were graduates of commissioned high schools, or held teachers' licenses. The total attendance thus far is in the neighborhood of 500, over three hundred of these being old students. This is as large a number of students as tbe present force of teachers can properly instruct, and the authorities have wisely determined that there is no reason for admitting one

TERRE HAUTE, IND„ SATURDAY^E VF^NING, SEPTEMBER 28, 1895.

^dams Express company paid to

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to show that in politics it pays to have g^nred by the defaulting/Cashier, Fardeu. Nothing has been beard of Farden «r Barnet, who is supposed to have been implicated with Farden in the robbery.

ye8t©rday, that being the amount

Albert Flees, for many years an employe of Philip Kadel, has purchased the stock of the latter from Geo. W. Faris and will conduct the business at the old stand. He Is a praotlcal harness maker, and with his extensive experience is likely to make a success of the business.

James M. Murphy, a popular freight conductor on the Vandalia, died very suddenly Thursday' morning at his home at Eighth and Spruce streets, of heart disease. He leaves a wife and, three children, the eldest Bert, beiiig a member of the senior class of the High School. pn 'v,

perior court. The ohurch was built ab£' include Miss Hilda swutniiiu* tflAo ..j tui jWtOB—i tBft' famong nrima donna, suiTtoopaaai tlSfe

or two bund additional pupils who will be better^ Vepared for the work by additional sl^yin the publlo and high sohools. Aff^the present year It Is expected that ttf$ school will be able to accommodate from 1,000 to 1,200 students throughout tbe Bcbooi year, and this is as hlgfc a number as is likely to apply for admission for many years to oome

The oounoil held a special meeting Wednesday night, {nd made a dean sweep of the oolored'feompany at Lafayette and Sycafiiore streets, as a result of tbe Investigation made by the fire committee. Aleck Cautborn, who resigned as a member 0t tbe company some t(,me ago to escape trial op charges that would have fceen preferred against bim, in turn obarget! that*members of the company hftd been stealing oats frotq the city. This was investigated, but while tbe members were exonerated from this charge, such a state of affairs was developed that it was decided to be better to let tbe entire company go, and put in new men. |The men discharged were Henry McAllister, Albert Howell and Wm. Anderson, and tbe following colored men put in their plaoes: Robert Walker, driver, Millard F. Smith and Harry Stutbard, hoaemen. The experiment will be made of placing a white foreman in charge of the oompany, as is done in many of the large cities, where colored companies have been added to the fire departments. Frank Easter will be given tbe position of foreman, and as he is a good fireman he will probably bring order oi?t of tbe chaos that has existed at the lire house for some time,,

THE BIG RACEsJ

Great Sport Will be Furnished Visitors JText Week. If Hicks and the weather bureau are kind to us next week we will see the biggest crowd in this' oity to attend tbe raoesthat has ever been drawn hereby similar events. In every direction there are reports of unprecedented interest in the big meeting* and tbe railroads are likely to be tested to their fullest capacity in handling tbe crowds.

The races, too, are going to be worthy of the crowds that are promised. How could they be otherwise, when in the list of trotters are entered such fast ones as Dandy Jim, 2:09% William Penn, 2:07J4 ^Tightingale, 2:09)4 Aunt Delilah, 2:1?^ Onaqua, 2:09 Altao, 2:10}£

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David B., 2:09}*j Miss Nelson, 2:12}* DOlly \Wilkes, 2:11}*, and Newcastle, 2:14}*.*

In the list of pacers are such speedy side-wheelers as Star Pointer, 2:05}* Ole Hutch, 2:11}£ Alrite, 2:08}* Be Sure, 2:06% BenD.,2:06% Badge.2:08% Gazette, 2:09% Frank Agan, 2:09}* Vera.Capel, 2:07K ^Coleridge, 2:05}* Steel Prince, 2:07}£ Coast Boy, 2:10}£ Direotion, 2:08% W. W. P., 2:10% Grant's Abdallah, 2:10 Guinnette, 2:09}* Aileen, 2:07K Pearl C., 2:11%, and Moonstone, 2:09.

Such horses entered in races in which the purees are as large and Inviting as those offered at this meeting are sure to develop wonderful speed. It is a fight for blood, and no horseman, no matter wbatf bis experience or judgment is, can make^anytblng like a propheoy as to what record will be developed at this meetitig. They are the world's best horses, and all are anxious for a race over the wonderfully fast track of Terre Haute. There Isn't an event on the programme but that is likely to develop something wonderful in the way of speed, and with the great attractions offered there ought to be a great outpouring of Terre Haute people to attend these raoes. It will be the greatest meeting on record, and the man who misses it will forever after feel the keenest regret that he permitted it to pass without his presenoe.

HARRISON PARK.

The season at Harrison park will close :qext week, and tbe programme will be on*Q£ tb* most interesting that bas been preeented'~at this popular resort. The

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slated by- Frank Barry, tbe Eminent pianist, tbe Rinehart family, five in number, in refined comedy sketohes, Ark no,- tbe celebrated one-hand balancer, tbe strongest act now before the public, Arlon, the wisard of tbe high wire, whose performance is so startling and popular that he bas been retained for tbe closing week, The Whitings, horizontal trick tumblers, who will appear in songs, dandbs, etc., and last, but not least, the kings of music, Scbaffer A Hall, who will give tbeir latest comedy creation, "Kronsemeyer's Blunders," and also a number of other refined vaudeville acts. Tbe programme is one of nnusal interest, and should attraot a large crowd during the closing week. The entertainments during the park season have been high grade, and Mr. Harrison de serves credit for furnishing such clever performances, practically for nothing.

ANew York girl has aoived the question of women who are forced to travel alone and who shrink from going to hotels, knowing that single girls are regarded with suspicion if by themselves. She was accidently left alone in Boston and registered as her mother instead of herself. The plan worked to perfection.

AMUSEMENTS.

THB HOIIDEN COMKDY COMPAKY.

The Hoiden Comedy Company will be the attraction at Naylor's Opera House every night and Saturday matinee oext week, headed by tbe bright little sou brette, Kittle DeLorme, in tbeir repertoire of selected plays. This company will appear at popular prices, 10c, 20c, 30c and 50c giving a new production each performance, opening bill for Monday night be a domestic comedy drama in acts, entitled "Angle," which be produced with appropriate stage settings and ail effects, and interpolated with novel specialties, new sonps, dances, etc., introducing tbe Elfin dancer "Little May." During thewtek the Hoiden Co. will present, "Dangers of a Great City," "The Denver Express," "Insid^ Track," "Pavements of Paris," "Renab," ''The Gypsie's Daughter" and "Nobody's Claim," Each of the above plays baa acquired a pronounced succeas in all the larger cities and should prove attractive to the lovers of sensa tional comedy drama. Seats may De secured for any evening during tbe week and Saturday matinee, without extra charge at Buniin's drug atore.

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THE PRINCES OF THE ORIENT. The circus tent is up, figuratively speaking, the cages are arranged, tbe performers are ready for tbe grand entree, and the only thing necessary to start the band and the elephant in bis rounds is the signal from the master of ceremonies. This with reference to the grand carninal of the Princes of the Orient next week. At a final meeting held this week all arrangements were completed for the grand parade next Tuesday evening, which will be under the direction of Col. Dan Fasig, as grand marshal,'with Fred Beviug as assistaut. The different divisions Will be under the direction of the following officers:

First—Gus Lyons, chief, and William Rolaud, Chas. Fox, J. J. Truinette and Wes. Schieler, assistants. i||§f||s

Second—John G. Ziegler^cnief, ahd Chas. Price, James Veach, Matt Boston and Chas. Owen*, assistants.

Third—Joseph Price, chief, and L. Bledsoe, Chas. Drake, Odo Per rill and Eugene Holmes, assistants.

Fourth—John Barbazette, ohief,*and Walter Bell, James Nisbet, and Ed. Ryah, assistants.

Fif*tfa—Tfet Fr'e'derlcbs, chief, and Curt Drake, Ed. Snyder, Harry Davis, Fred Beauchamp and Chas. Owens, assistants.

The railroads have offered tbe lowest rates ever named for a Terre Haute affair, and the result w.ll bo that more visitors wlll.be brought here%tbanon any former oooasliin. The C. ft E. I. from Danville, the E feT. H. from Evansvllle, the Yandalia from Effingham on tbe west, Decatur on the northwest, Logansport on the north, and Indianapolis on tbe east, the Big Four from Mattoon on the west, and Indianapolis on tbe east, and the E. & I from Evansville, will make a. uniform rate of one dollar for the round trip, tickets being good coming on the 1st of October and good returning until the 2d. There is universal interest in ]e oonclave, and every road Is likely to W tested to its fullest capacity, lp:

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The line of march will be from Ninth street west on Ohio street to Sixth, south to Oak, west on Oak to Fifth, north on Fifth to Ohio, west on Ohio to Second, north on Second to Main and east on Main to tbe armory, where it will disband.

The grand ball at the armory after the parade Is expected to attract a large crowd. The display of fireworks at the fair grounds on Wednesday evening will oonclude the carnival, and will surpass any similar display ever given here. Tbe admission to the grounds will be only ten cents. wv

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THE DIVORCE MILL:

No matter bow quiet other branohesof business may be, there seems to be no falling off in that of the divorce courts. Tbe following couples have evidently discovered that marriage is a failure, and have therefore applied for legal separation from their respective mateg:

Edith Wilson va, Periy Wilaon. L*ff Lizzie Shay vs. John Shay. David A Morrison and Ida M. Morrison. Elizabeth Mitchell vs. Lucien C. Mitchell. •.Visa Dowdy vs. Morton T. Dowdy. Alfred Bbtrer vs. Mary Shirer. Hester Flnnel vs. George R. Pinnel. Mary A Coble vs. Peter P. Coble.

Baron J. Hainan vs. Jerry Hainan. Eva J. Joyce vs. Jos. V. Joyce.

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KARN1VAL OF INDUSTRIES* One of the most unique entertainments ever given in the city was that of the Karnival of Industries at Naylor's last night under the auspices of the ladies of tbe Christian church. It consisted of a series of tableaux, illustrating various oity industries, and much care and expense were necessitated by tbeir production. Tbe tableaux were made interesting by tbe presence of some two hundred attractive yonng ladles, who personated the different industries. The entertainment is being repeated tt the opera house this afternoon.

TAB Engliah anarchist, Mowbray, who was stopped in his speech at Chicago last Sunday, when he began to abuse the stars and strliflt^jmd said be hoped tb live to see tbe diP&rhen tbey would be dragged in the dust, and the red flag of

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anarchy raised aloft, will find his occupation gone. If the Chicago police had had the nerve and courage to take such steps a few yearn ago, the Hay market massacre would never have taken plaoe, and Spies, Lingg, Parsons, et al., would not be looked upon now by their fellowa as martyrs to their faith and victims of judicial oonspiraoy. They were lowed for political reasons to preach their pernicious doctrlaes in publlo until many misguided persons were led to be lieve that relief Tor the working classes oould come only through death and de~ struction of tbe representatives of the law. A number of them gave up their lives as payment for making such a mistake, but the prompt action of the police will hereafter prevent such errors of judgment. __________________

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IF Governor Culberson, of Texas, has the grit and backbone to stand by hia^ declarations regarding tbe CorbettFitzsimmons light, that "athletic" exhi bition will have to take place on other than Texan noil, for the governor says he will prevent it if be has to order out the state troops and at their head proceed te the ringside and stop the fight. The Supreme judge who decided that there was no law on the Texas statute books to prevent the fight, may have his decision overruled when the full court passes on the matter, but whether this occurs or not, the governor's power is supreme, and he can stop the fight, no matter how many courts decide the fight can legally occur. By a curious provision of the lawa of that state the governor Is the only stateoffloer whocan not be enjoined by the courts. No matterifthe laws and the courts are In fa?or of the pugilists, the governor can on his own authority order out the militia and stop the fight. It is to be hoped that he tias the courage of his couvictions, and will drive the braggarts out of the state they seek to invade with their brutal exhibitions.

THE popliijav* in the regular army who hold that the only true route to distinction is by way of West Point, will doubtless have a bad case of the blind staggers to-morrow, when Gen. Nelson A. Miles will succeed to the position of |i| ranking officer in the United States .*|g[ army. The cause of their blind staggers gp will be the knowledge that General §|g Miles comes from the ranks of the oivillans, and is not a graduate of West Point. He entered the volunteer service from Massachusetts at the breaking out of the war, won advancement by gallant and meritorious conduct during the battles of ChancellorBville, Wilderness and Spottsylvania, and when he was mustered out of the volunteer service habad the rank of Major General. Beginning as a oolonel in the regular army he rose, by distinguished service, to tbe ranks of brigadier general and major general, and in the latter capacity he was in command during the last important Indian outbreak, at Wounded Knee, when his good management prevented a general outbreak of the Indian tribes. He aoted as a good soldier and obeyed orders to the letter during the labor troubles at Chloago last year, and on the retirement of General O. Howard was transferred to New York. He will retire If he lives until then, in 1908, on attaining the age of sixty-four years, when his retirement becomes necessary by his having reaohed the age limit for active service.

THB fact that we Americans do not get as many years out of life as we are entitled to was never better illustrated than in the retirement of General Schofleld from command of the army to-morrow, because he is slxtyfour years old, the age* limit. Yet within the past two weeks, Count Von Waldersee, who is looked upon in the military world as tbe legitimate successor of Von Moltke as a tactician, has been promoted to the position of field marshal of the German armies, on acoount of the skill displayed by him in the reoent maneuvres, and this, too, at tbe age of sixty-three, within a year of tbe age when he would be retired in our army. Ven Moltke, himself, was over seventy years old when be commanded the German armies in their victories over tbe French, in 1870. Had he been an American general, he would long before that have been on the retired list, and tbe country that paid for his military education, and was entitled to his services as long as he was enabled to render them, would have been deprived.^ of its jnst dues. On the retired list of tbe United States army there are thirtytwo brigadier generals and three major generals, who cost tbe country over one hundred and fifty thousand dollars a year in salaries, without any return, ar the majority of them are of an age when they could be as useful to our army as? the officers of a like age are to the armies in other countries. Perhaps it would be an excellent idea to stop turning out so many embryo brigadier generals and major generals out of the military, academy and get a little more service out of

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