Terre Haute Daily News, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 17 September 1890 — Page 1

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THE LARGEST

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SECOND YEAH.

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JUST OPENED! ELEGANT PARLOR

SUITES.

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PROBST. HO. 642WABASH AVENUE.

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OKO. H. nVGHSZ, K. B. MtWU.

Hughes & Lewis,

Interior Decorators mid Dealer* In

WALL PAPER

AND WINDOW SHADES,

FRESCO •-!-"?AINTERS.

28 SOUTH FIFTH STREET.

A STREET SCENE.

jReniuitlon at Pari* Over a H«bea* Corpnii Ciwe. PA KM, 111., September 17.—Paris was treated to a sensation yesterday a the mature of an altercation between .James ^Nugent aad his wife living in Grand view township, for the possession of a child. The parties have been separated for some time, the children being in tha care of the father. Mrs. Nugent had began habeas corpus proceedings to obtain possession of the children and the hearing was set for yesterday.

While walking on tho square about 11 o'clock she met her whilom spouse with the children and the material instinct being too strong to brook the law's delay, she Immediately began to take forcible possession, One child escaped and was taken in charge by Nugent's sister but the parentselungtenaciously to the other little unfortunate! and pulling with all their might in opposite directions, their "voices raised in anary contention and aiiingliug with the shrill treble of the child, they walked around the entire square, followed by, an admiring concourse of several hundred people. The police finally interfered and made Nugent relinquish the child to its mother pending the hearing of the case in the afternoon.

UNDERWOOD MAY GO UNDER. «MWIIAIM to Came Itp Before the t. O. O. F. Sovereign I.oUee.

TOMJKA,

Kas., September

17.—The

Havens* ...

I -«tthc Partriarchs Militant irom any VOICI IUIUSR*H W a n,-iirmr«ii VM N of the grand lodge and making great and generous things that it intend independent of the parenV to in the future. He dwo -oosition to make saloonorder. ]ie for tuemljership will keepers

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the decisions of thegrau not likely challenged and altogether he it» to have very smooth sailing.

STOCKYARD TRUST.

A tttgwtatle IX**! Said to be On at Chtenjjo. CsucAtio, III,, September 1",—Rumors the consolidation of the various stock yards in Western cities, that are flying around so thick, seem to have «ome basis. Chicago men, who are said to be interested in the scheme have dropped hints that such a deal is In progress and it Is underload a meeting will be called soon to coti ier the plans forming the trust®. The stock yards said to be in the deal are tlir*r at

Milwaukee, li—sm

At'lwnf$of BH!W.

B, F. Havens, who was largely instrumental in bringing about the organisation of the Indiana Savings, Loan and Buildin association,fourtwu mouthsgfago and who hftssinceheld tlie position of secretary of that association, ha» ttuaUy tenueml his resignation of the otlico and withdtawn from any connection with the asmjciation. This concern, has under Mr. Ha vena skillful guidance and management done a very saUsfactory business, ranging perhaps to .$100,000 lor the first twelve months. He wilt at once eater upon the work of orgaui*iug another kindred association which will have its bndquarters at 0X2 Main street, the pro- otHeeof old asooda tion, as, l\ lUgelo« succeeds! Mr.

cotomdo nri ,* Ilea n*.

ia within the bouadap mw t. he be nominatedhas endorsed at eonttty Kver the state for re-election as I $tat* and wtH also 1MS .it convention. H« 1 tic*Hy no opposition. nuin»«*eri«m: AKKI*.

WasitiN«tos» mber 17. ir-v»a©attf"*h&—T:— up ^.eCO" vs. Venable and the I filib

vsnt the

WATER WORKS MONOPOLY

The Council Threatens to Annul Their Charter.

THEY M1KT BEIHCE THE EXOKB"ITAHT WATER BATES.

The Company Attempts to Explain Matters by Promises.

The Sew*' Demand for Reduction or tlie oi 1*1nip* Sn»tb* Arceetfed to—A ill*«!»*'

Victory.

It having been repeatedly demonstrated to the satisfaction of the members of the city council that the Water Works Company is wholly incapable of fulfilling the requirements of its contract, and that it is unreasonable and arbitrary in its charges for the supply of water to private consumers, a secret movement was set on foot last week looking to the absolute rescission of the city charter authorizing the company in question to have exclusive control of the streets for water works purposes—a scheme which was to have been duly consummated at last night's xntfeting of the council. As atateClbis movement was supposed to be secret, no one being aware of it but the nine couocilmen, The intention was to spring the snap last evening and carry it to completion before the antagonism which it would necessarily arouse might have time to balk, or attempt to balk, legislation. It seems, however, that an individual who was on the inside saw fit to let the cat

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sions of the Sovereign Lodge of the World Storz said that it I of the ludepondent Order of Odd Fellows •'the council nnd has attracted a great crowd of visitors to this city. The session is one of the most important of the order ever held. The responsibility of the fcody for the re•cent encampment held in Chicago will icotne up for consideration and Grand jSire Underwood is likely to bo hauled over the coals in a pretty vigorous fashirt-. Resolutions will be submitted di-

of the bag, and, conse

quently, when the council was called to order at 8 o'clock last evening,among the spectators in attendance were to be seen the anxious faces of a number of gentlemen known to be interested ia the great Terr© Haute monopoly.

That these parsonages felt a trifle uneasy—that, in fact, they were nearly paralvzed at the prospect of die powerful blow threatened—was quite as palpable as the very noses on their faces. Patiently they sat through the humdrum routine of the long meeting and bad probably begun to think that the vital question was not to be raised at all/when finally the clerk's clarion voice sank like a dart iafco their ears bearing with it this ominoua message: Toihr Mayor and Common Council

Resolved, That the city attorney b© and he is he robV rist rue* eil to prepare an "ordinance repealing the ordinance ado} *.,.L 4ltn Tnp»fl

irouiu.R HI5U.U..WW ..Jopted March 21,1871, authorizing the Terre llutue Water Works cornpan) to have exclusive use of the streets of tho

city* tor wat* works purposes, and declaring the contract of the city with BHM company iorfeited, and snbsiitntiug a genenil ordinance therefor, for tin! re-Rons following

The failure in capacity to throw six one-inch stream# vertically one hundred feet high. Failure to furnish pure Ottered water.

Failure to furnishing plugs of sufficient capacity. Overcharging private consumers.

Failure to dehver water to consumers on their premise* with the company's own pipes. Charging the city lor more plugs than on-

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submitted: W. K. Bnrnes, John

l? uAfi*, I it C. Slora, K. L. Ltirklns. ,,* iiU™a M^Brty, U. M. UrlswoTd fthd James 1*. Lciaber^jr.

When tho resolution was read, Mr.. was signed br eight members of the council and therefore should be acted upon directly. Mr. Burns stated that Jacob Kolsem, president Of the Water Works Company, was present and suggested that he be heard with reference to the resolution.

Mr, Kolsem responded, addressing the council briefly. He did not attempt to excuse or apolc^ize for the flagrant violations of contract that his company has alwavs been guilty ot, but merely devoted himself to a rehearsal of the many it it intendv»w.do

winlhe

future. He dwelt upon

the assertion that the company had spent $275,000 toward rajikfng itS plant one of the finest in the country, and mid that it intended to spend a great deal more, but failed to touch upon how abundantly able it was to do these things after the long and monopolistic career it has enjoyed at the expense of the city and citissens of Terre Haute. He «atd if there were any differences betho citv and the company—.he

-ty gatp tliere were—the company ii on'y too anxious to meet a wousa representing the city and to committee ver reasonable concessions make uaK_ necessarv to an amicable of ,'Hesa differences. Ho

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DKOTKK, Ooi.,?v*ntea,_.r l«.~Th«'Republican State O -ontion opanM he«s to dav. nvernor Cooper and Hon. H. B, Chamberlain are "stes, but a strong element of the dv.v»-.^f by »he follow'? vote: A ble to ex-Governor John L. I ai^ it

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pushing that work wimjui rapidity and that he behoved uty Should accord the

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ISf. kolsem having retired from

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floor Mr. Steele offered a motion that a committee of the

council

l^ appointea

to confer with the water works repres tentatives looking to an

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the questions in V-- case. Mr. tor* quickly moved 10 tab motion and Bums seconded him.

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,1 udae Juinp, attorney lor the company, suddenly bobbed up at this criticcal juncture and made himselfheard the slight hubbub that had beenprecipitated by the orator from the Sixth. The legal gentlemam took tiie floor and launched into a glowing dissertation on ttie 0 rm* intention# of the company that "id lum to be and make tln» talk that ho made. He practtcaliy rcpea' what Mr. Kolsem had said excent ho enlarged on what the com* .* had already spent to the extent ot -~d cltauM with an earnest appc,

a dient bo given "a fair deal,

a show." The lawyer ~tlug be— snbdaed the qneetion recur. On St i"s motion to table Steele® motion and the former

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Itag^erlv, 1 g. Urklns,

I lBTg«r and Sior* nocs—t^rawold, H««, ^.13 l\^Tsteele,a-,* Weldele. It viftMfctta. Prt Iam non wanted ah*c t.'-.e water worka people a *'cha .^" 1 .! V, jv^lf TOte 4Mm-.iL-it----: tr iwto" »le.

Mr. M» I motion that a commit** E ,,r S ,r,r1 tr«" wiu* ht W'--' 11^n:h»4'*«i»aiia wefeindcr,

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House to pre-

ntaii- oi Memx*. Koiaern and Jump. lie "Whilo iV water worku peol»i« scienuoo8 irs their det"*rminetkm tc „»bet*«r. If rnnmim fact that their .^Inct i. tbepwthM :s»d «iat th«y fw it. "Chey nendtred in the itdmSt that

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Vn tw ^i»ai Wheat tm thonsawl^ue hm&m& Kfcectolit^s, an Itsmtm over lastyear hwat has been Infertor-they ^^wenty-two and a half million IntshelA. $ —yet at haaeia

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tailed to collect extremely exorbitant prices for a service they are not able to furnish. They collected for 100 more fireplugs than they wore honttly enliUed to collect for without qualms of conscience. If they will wmove these snperfluous plugs, make reasonable rates to consumers and then comply with their contract, whv I am agreeable. Thistbey should do and I am in for making them doit"Store—-'I

Mr, am diametrically opposed to the appointment of a committee to attend io this matter for us, I believe this council amply able to attend to its own business and it is due to the people that we shall do it. It is an outrage on them to leave it to a committee, I am for the people first, last and all the., time and monopoly afterwards."

Mr. Ldubcrger expressed similar sentiments and expressed them forcibly. In the shuttle Steele's resolution was entirely lost sight of and Mr, Hess suddenly moved that a committee of thecouucil in conjunction with City Attorney Stimson be appointed to meet the water works people for the purpose of arbitration, Mr. Storz moved to amend this motion by making it read a committee of the whole council and the motion thus amended was carried. The time of tho conference was set for next Tuesday evening evening in the council chamber.

Tbe Postal Telegraph Company was granted permission to erect its poles and string its wires through the city. The special committee reported in favor of building new headquarters and transferring the city offices to the first floor of the citv building, the whole to cost not more tlban $10,000. Referred

Mayor Danaldaon escaped from the room after the water works matter had been settled, claiming that the tobacco smoke was too much for him. Barnes ^ook his chair.

DOWN BY THE WABASH-

Bl|f I.utilizer Contract for tho World's Fair—Heavy Orain Stormee. The river is falling to-day with seven feet in the channel.

The Stockton left for the Narrows at 6:80 o'clock yesterday morning. She will load with wheat for Willard Kidder/.':'.

The Rae is freighting double loads and making quick trips. She loads her decks with grain and her immense barge with lumber.

The Hudnuta have moved their large warehouse from Merom station to the narrow guage bridge. It will be devoted to the storage of corn from the coming crop.

Gregcs, the Darwin grain dealer, has his warehouse loaded with 20,000 bushels of wheat yet unsold. This grain, it is said, will commence moving the coming week. There are thousands of bushels of »rain at other points north and south of Darwin, which will come to this market.

The county commissioners have had plainly painted on the first pier, east side of the county bridge, a scale of feet upon which can be gauged the depth of channel. The scale commences at 5 feet, just at the upper surface of the rip rap. As a matter of fact however, this scale will always indicate one foot in excess for the top oi the rip-rap at the pier is exactly four feet from the bed of the river.

Anton Ttulman is" havinVliuilt Just north of the county bridge on an enlarged model an exact facsimile of tho Rex. The new craft is to be put up of the very choicest material and ia to be fifty feet long, only five feet wide and twenty inches deep. The machinery of the Rex will be transferred to the new boat and Mr. Hulman expects to have in his new craft absolutely the speediest little steamer that sails the Wabash.

Edmund Glover, the Vincennes lumberman, some time since effected a contract with the World's Fair commissioners for cutting, squaring out and delivering over 20,000 feet of heavy oak lumber. This big contract is now being filled as rapidly as possible and the Janie Rao is bringing up tho heavy freight as rapidly as she makes the trips below. The lumber is sawed square and is of special lengths. It is being dressed her© and transferred to cars at Water and Walnut streets.

Snliivan Matter*.

SfixivAS, September 17.—Sullivan county's greatest and best fair closed Monday evening. The entries of stock and articles in the various halls (with the exception of fruits and vegetables),was tho largest ever known in this county. The displav of horses and cattle was exceedingly fine. Although the speed track was in good condition on Saturday and Monday, the races were not quite unto the standard pf the Terre Haute fair. As a whole, the fair was an extraordinary success under the circumstances. It is understood that tho receipts were not equal to the expenditures, but tbe association wilL pay all premiums in full.

Tco much praise cannot be awarded the otHcera for their good management uuder the most discouraging circumstances.

James Burks, of Indianapolis, was in town last Saturday, It is reported that he will move back to Sullivan in the near future.

The Sullivan public schools opened on Tuesday with a "larger attendance than ever before.

Jake Otto and his brother, Manfried, of Watseka, III, were here Thursday visiting their parents.

John C. Chaney, one of

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WEDNESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 17, 1890.

THE LOTTERY LOST THE DAY.

FUI,l, TEXT OP THK BILL PASSED BV THE »E*AT*.

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A Victory for W#B(»mi»h»r~»«m»B4 for Blaine** nocuiient*—Window Hisquoted-Otljer WaihiBf

Ington

WAsniNaTox, September 17.— The anti-lottery bill wfU undoubtedly become a law this week, Poetmoafcer Wanamaker has achieved a great victory. The bill gives great power the post-. 1 —. „*.Jl ii-.'F 111

Ltovery

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master general, and ifet will be dan erous for any person to meddle with ottery ticketa. It forbids the carrying in the mails or delivery at, or through any party or by any mail carrier of any letter, postal card, or circular concerning any lottery, or any list of drawings of the same, or any Iditery ticket or part thereof, or any checkKdmft, bill, money, postal note or monev order for the purchase of any ticket It forbids carrying any newspaper, circular, pamphlet or publication of any kind containing any advertisement of any lottery, or containing any list of prizes of any such lottery. It fordidsany person from depositing, or causing to be deposited, or knowingly sending or caus ing to bo sent any such matter by mail. It provides that proceedings for violation of the law may be instituted either in tbe district at which the mailing was done, or at the place to which it is carried by mail for delivery, or at any place where it is delivered to the peraou addressed. It provides for preventing the delivery of mail containing registered lunds or money orders addressed to lottery companies or their agents.

WILL PROTECT AMERICANS-

Another Vessel Sent to Central American J'orta. WASHINGTON,

D. C., September 17.—

The fact has leaked out that the rather sudden departure for the Central American coast last week, of the United States corvette, Kearsarge, Commader. Horace Elmer, was due to imperative oilers from the Navy department. The private instructions given to Commander Elmer by Secretary Tracey, necessitate the Kearsage proceeding with all possible speed to Colon, where, in case- ithere should be any further trouble in Guatemala, orders can be sent, by which Aujerican citizcns can bo afforded all the protection that maybe necessary. ThO united. States war ships Ranger and liietis, which are attached to tbe Pacific squadron, are now cruising along the west shore of Central America and within easy reach of telegraphic instructions from the Navy department.

It is also' said that Captain Samuel Kiurberley, tbe new Consul General to Guatemala, who left for his post of duty last week, is the bearer of important instructions which may occasion some little uneasiness to Minister Mizner.

BLAINE'S DOCUMENTS^/ I

His Reciprocity I^ttera, In l)em«al50,000 More PKnted WASHINGTON,

D. C., September 17.—

Requests for copies of the letters of Secretary Blaine on the reciprocity question are pouring in on members of the Senate and House from all parts of the country, and it is calculated that, during the past mouth over 50,000 such missives have beeu received. Some one, just who remains a secret at the present time, has taken the trouble to collect tbe letters in question and print them in pamphlet form. A general depot has been established and their distribution free of charge arranged for. Some 30,000 have already gone through the mails and the present and prospective demand has warranted the friends of the secretary of state in giving an order to the priuters for a second edition of 50,000.

BULLDOZER REED

Hps 0erty Bel«whmutt? of Shelburn, is visiting friends in this cjty. stood, that what he did say was "t hat so the assistant t,_ »h« fours were concerned he could

IVUU V. UUNWCJF I VUV Y* "LV {GF GG ULC LUUFO WUV at^meyf«Mi«ral8 of tue nited is

our street®, and it is now for dogs to wear maafes. A Mr. Cunningham, from Arkansas, was run over by a road cart on the road to She fair ground Sunday, but was not eeriottBly hnrt. pi«v«er*' Meetlnar.

MARSHAi.t., 8ept«mber 17.—The fourth annual meeting of the Clark County Pioneer Association, held heieye-terdav, waa most successful- Judge JainpsC. Allen, of Olney, w«s the eiatorof the »iav. A fine dinner was given by the cit*en* of Marshall. Among the venerable pioneers present were James McOrrnick, aged 107: Daniel Davidson, a«ed

VUN.TINTIIN.-T" T-- ensuing year Jacob Finback, president^ Ttwwnas Baliff, vioe president, and Albert Shaw tar*.

noikiing

visiting his old friend# in Sullivan and is ^0jjara had been purchased, as he had accompanied by bis wife the remainder of tbe foureund-a-balf fallA few days ago a mad dog was ftillwi iBg^

tlie

PersiHt* in III* Kefnsal to Slffii River and Harbor Hilt. WASH NO TON,

D. C., September 17.—

The river and harbor bill, with its enormous appropriations of twenty-five million dollars, lies upon the speaker's table. It has passed both houses and received the signature of the president of the Senate, It only needs Mr. Reed's signature to send it to the President. It is said the speaker declares he will not sign tbe bill unless the Democrats discon

tinue

their opposition to certain legislation desired by the majority, although he realizes that the Democrats and Republicans alike are all interested in having the bill passed with aa little delay as possible so the President may have an opportunity to approve or veto it before adjournment is reached. «, -rj»Kw

«. W1NDOM MISUNDERSTOOD.^

What He Said RegrartUnif the Pnrehnse or Foam. WASrtTXOTOK, September 17.^1t is positively denied at the Treasury that Secretary Windom has at any time stated that with the purchase of sixteen million four* which has been ordered, the treas nry would not be in condition to do anything more. An official of the department present during the conference between the Secretary and others io New York says the Secretary was misundei-

more aftertte sixteen million

fashionable

yew- hence to look after."

THE RESOLUTION REFERRED* lite B«w9»it«n n*nri»ir Kennedy Voted on l'e*terday.

WAsnistJTOX, D. C., September 17.— The House had a monkey and a parrot of a time over Enloe's resolution censuring Kennedy*# speech. Congressmen, lost their temper in along wrangie and there wen- s. vero! sharp repartees. Bay no, of Pennsylvania, offered his resolution referring the whole matter to the jadic* iarj commitiee. Tbe clause requiring the committee to report within three days was stricken out on a point of order laiisigd by Enloe, The previous question on Same's nsecfotkm was ordered—yeas, 122: nays. 6i The resolution was adoi^eiHyeas, ISfe nays,58. '.

X«wd ForJeltwr* Bill.

WASMINOTO*, Seotember 17,—Late yentenlay afternoon the Senate oonsld

Oda»do Kimmelt, a £snser, Hifg Democrats voted in iCoagtMt' X", lfteiM^«%^|be%MBblkaiis fattte MMXibe IsrXvs Hs»s Idea irwOc.

w^ort onthewdlK^d

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THE GREAT SHAM BATTLER Tho Event of tbe Keawm ©IMSIM«4 In all Ito BMriniv,

Whenever Postmaster I). O. Greiner becomes interested in any matter of public moment, whether it be the giving of an entertainment or running political campaign, he throws off his coat wades in and works, works haid and m: t* odically and generally whatever is in hand moves off with system and shows up, finally a howling success. Mr. Greiner is giving a very liberal share of his time and an immense amount of energy to tbe preparations for the great Sham Battle which will be fought Friday night, Siptember 26th.

The committee met at the postoffice last night and the sub-committee reported progress. Tho committee on location reported that after thoroughly examining different suggested points it had been decided to build the fort (which will be about 100 feet frontage and 50 feet sides) nearly midway between the connty and Vandalia bridges on the west side of the river- John Anderson, with assistance will build thejfort and arrange it for the occupancv of the Iiockville battery, Captain SteveES Commanding. Captain Ebe'l, of Company B, this city, as ranking officer will have command of the land forces, consisting of Company B, twenty men of the late first separate company and possibly Company I from Crawfordsville.

It would have added much to the interest and success of the affa'r if the military could be largely made up of old soldiers, those who have actually suielt the smoke of battle and know something by practical experience, of the horrore of war. The suggestion was made last night but was opposed by tho citizen soldiery present who objected to the old soldiers taking part in tho attack because they (the veterans) were "so apt to get excited." The collosal impudence of this foolish expression caused one old soldier present to very properly "cut loose" cn the boy soldier who ventured to give it utterance and who subsided. S. R. Baker, of Baker & Watson, will have charge ot the pyrotechnic portion of the great disply and will select his own assistants.

The committee on small boats reported that they had secured from Willis Hinton, all the boats which would be needed, not at 10 cents an hour, as reported this morning, but at a rate of 10 cents each for the boats during the entire evening, whether it be for one hour or three.

There will bean abundance of arms for for the military, and the fireworks fund, already large, has been greatly increased and the magniffcent outfit of pyrotechnics ordered direct from the manufacturers at Rochester, N. Y.

AN OUTRAGEOUS DEED

Pan O'Xoil Inflicts a Wreadfal Injury on a Brother Railroad Man. At an early hour this morning a party of railroad employes was gathered on the sidewalk in front of Stack's Hotel on Chestnut street, when Dan O'Neill, a switchman,-with a howling jag on, came along making night hideous with his profane and obscene expressions. Dan Armstrong, yard clerk for.th©-E. &T. H^ who was standing with the party, accosted O'NeiJ in the pleasantest possible mrniner aud endeavored to induce him bow leave the street, go home and go to bed. O'Neii replied in an abusive manner and started away. He had gone but a short distance when he stepped into the street from the sidewalk,

Kicked

up a ragged piece of rock aud urled it into the crowd. It struck, evidently, where it was intended to hit, for Armstrong wa« knocked down, the blood pouring almost from horrid gashes, cut clear to the bone over and under his left eye. Dr. Sbaley dressed tbe wounds and experienced no little difficulty in staunching the flow of blood. Early this morning it had not been possible to determine the exact character of the injuries.

THE BRICK BOYCOTT.

Wet Weather Causes an Accumulation in New York. NKW YORK,

September 17.—Tbe sup

ply of brick in tbe city has been increasing during last week as tbe unusually wet weather has kept the bricklayers from their work and building operations have been at a standstill. This long cessation of labor will be against the manufacturers. It is now nearly a ntontli since the boycott wsw established b® the manufacturers sgainet the New York and Brooklyn markets and although builders and dealers, manufacturers and agents have suffered great inconvenience in consequence, it is difficult to point to anv serious results that have fallen upon members of labor unions while walking delegates, who are responsible for the entire trouble have not been affected in the least. The manufacturers say that though tbe effect of the boycott is not immediately apparent to laborers, it is known to builders who are making no preparations for building during tbe winter for they cannot until the present trouble is settled. As a consequence the result will be inflicted upon the members of the building trades in winter when they are least able to bear it.

MASSACHUSETTS REPUBLICANSA Strong: Speech by ConxreMtmna CmnbRll To-day.

BOSTON, September 17,—The Republican state convention was called to order in Tremont Temple this morning with a large attendance of delegates. Congressman Greenhall was made permanent chairman. Ia taking the chair be made a long speech, lie dwelt on the inconsistency of the Inbependent*, in denouncing Dudley and Quay while silent as to Hill and German, Higgins and Bryce, Crocker and Mayor Grant He praised the attitude of Speaker Reed, who after nearly two and half centuries has taken up the speaker's mac© flung down in contempt by Oliver Cromwell with the words "Take away that bauble," and reinvested it with its ancient dignity and "bower. A large portion of epf-ech wa? devoted to the commendation of the Republican financial policy and the Federal election bill whith he pronounced a just and righteous measure.

Conneettent

H.iKTPORO, September 17.—The state Democratic convention to-day nominated the following ticket: Governor, 'Morris lieutenant governor, Joseph W. Alscp secretary of state, J. J. Phetau} treasurer, Marvin H. Sanger compiler, Nicholas Staub. Graver Cleveland^ name wa» cheered to the echo.

Tied on «J« C*ilt«fc.V

Orrtigix, O. T.„ Septembsr 18.'-—Tbe upper house oi the territorial legislature patted bill locating the permanent ter

lower bouse to-day tied the

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THKACMB&T8 OF A VIRFIWFLA COMMPAKYWAXTIDHME.

VIM Police Vniforra* Will be PnrthiuHKt Here—Patrolman Cook's Tlal Before the Polle* Board

Sot For Friday.

An excitement was created in insurance ^circles to-day by a rumor that the grand jury hail returned indictments against the agents of The Life Insurance Company of Virginia, for doing business contrary to the laws of this state. Section 3,766 of the Revised Statutes reads That it shall not be lawful for any agent or agents of any insurance company incorporated by any other state than the state of Indiana, directly or indirectly to take risks or transact any business'of insurance in this state without first producing a certificate of authority from the auditor of state, and the agent or agents obtaining such certificate, shall file the same in the office of the clerk of the Circuit court of the county in which such agency ia established, both of which documents shall be carefully jpreservedt for public inspection.

The penalty for violating this act is a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment in the county jail not more than thirty days, or both, at tbe discretion of tbe court. This license costs tbe agents $2 for each six montlis and but one of the agents of the Virginia company had any license tiled in the clerk's office since July 1st The state has been defrauded of quite a sum of money by agents of insurance companies refusing to take out their license. As to the indictments returned by the grand jury it is not known who furnished the information on which they were based, but it is probable tbe state officials at Indianapolis are back of it. The persons indicted are Wm. J. Thomas, August Schmidt and Walter J. Randall.

It is said that August Schmidt, onO of the men indicted has skipped town, leaving Mrs. Myers, of 1805 North Third street, with an unpaid board bill of $20 and abandoing his two children to her care. A warrant was issued for his arrest for defrauding the company, but he left town before tno officers could find him. He leaves numerous creditors to mourn his departure. He was formerly connected with the Prudential Insurance Company hero.

WILL BE BOUGHT HERE.

The Police Tniforms will be Purchased of IiOcal Dealer*. A portion of the members of the police force have taken a vote on the question of where their new uniforms shall be purchased and they unanimously decided to patronize home merchants. The Pettibone uniforms are considered finally disposed of and in the very near future it is intended to award the contract to such local merchants as may be selecled by tbe patrolmen or as shall make the most acceptable proposition for the work.

Badly Hurt.

Harry Bucher and an elder brother, were boating on the river, just north of the distillery, this morning. When attempting to land the younger boy was precipitated into the water. The boy was barefooted and in climbing into tbe boat, which h48 "swung around into the submerged branches of a Ibroken down tree, he snagged the fleshy part of his right leg, cutting a deep gash and inflicting several severe scratches. He managed to get up to First street aud was assisted to his home on Vine street near First. A physician attended bim.

The Painters to Organize. The journeymen painters of this city are requested to meet at the hall at the southwest corner of Seventh and Main streets this evening at 7:.'?0 for the purpose of organizing a union. Every painter in the city is requested to be present.

Police Board Meeting.

The police board held a short meeting before council convened last night, but nothing was done except te fix the time for Patrolman Cook's hearing for next Friday evening. This may occur sooner, however.

Be rapped With His Wife. Jesse Cuinmings was fined $5,00 and costs yesterday afternoon by Justice Wildy for assault, and battery on his wife. In default of fine and costs he went to jail.

Wedding Anniversary.

To-day was tbe 25th anniversary of the wedding of Colonel and Mrs. Robert Hunter. They did not celebrate the event, on account of Mrs. Hunter's illness.

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Annie King (col.) and Belle Surdara were put in jail for fighting this afternoon. The girls were having a very interesting hair pull when nabbed by the police

HARRISON WA8 THIRD-

Blaine and Seed Cheered More Than The FreMdent. NEW HAVES, Conn,, September 17.— The Republican state convention convened this morning with temporary chairman, ex-Lieut. Governor Cook, presiding. United States Senator Orville Piatt was called to the chair. Permanent organization then was effected. Senator Piatt addressed the delt-gates. He referred in turn to Blaine, Reed and Harriton. Blaine name caused perfect furore. R*ed name came second for applause and Harrisons tlu^d.

Jfew Hampshire Bep«blle*n». COXCORO, N. H, September 17-The Republican state convention was called to order this morning by chairman of 8tAte committor John B, with. Ofifteen} aad committee selected last night were clect^d as permanent organisation. ntCptbe staff.

SAW FRAKOSCO, Cal., September 17.— Tbe English brewery buying syndicate bss made its first payment of $050,000 on its purchase of the Philadelphia brewery here.

The Cf renl JUiry.

The petit jurors for the Circuit court fa«d been called for this morning, but discharged until to-morrow.

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THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. The World'a Fair Rxeentive Committee is Aaraed.

111., September 16.—The

World's Fair commission met this morning at the usual hour and President Palmer announced his selection of the executive committee. This committee will name the director general and by virtue of its position will be the most important in connection with the exposition. The committee will no doubt be accented^ by tho commission without* opposition as named by President-"The commituo named is as fallows: Mark 1„. McDonald, Colorado R. C. Kerr, Missouri Honry Exalt, Texas P. A. B. Wiedner, Pennsylvania all of whom are commissioners at large. John T. Harris, Virginia Wm J. Seweil, New Jersey B. B. Smiley, Vermout E, R. Martindale, Indiana lJovd Thatcher, New York Adlait Evring, Ills. William 3. King, Iowa H. G, Va#h, Ohio L. McLaws, Georgia Francis Breed, Massachusetts Euclid Martin, Nebraska R. R. Price, Kansas P. M. Durrison, Minnesota James E. Butt, West Virginia P. L. Willianfs, Tennessee Joseph Hirst, Florida R. E. Saunders, Mississippi L. M. Field, Montana R. S. Goodell, California: A. B. Britton, District of Columbia, ana James A. Ackensie, Kentucky,

HELLO GIRLS ESCAPE.

Fire 'In the Jersey City Telephone Kxchanffe To-l»ay. NEW YOBK,

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story building in Jersey City occupied on two upper stories by the New York New Jersey Telephone Company, was damaged about two hundred dollars by fire this morning, while the telephone company's loss is estimated at $25,000. Two thousand wires which ran from the building to New York and neighboring cities were all burned out, and all communication by telephone is cut off. A slight panic was caused among ilie girls but all, escaped safely- The tire wits caused by lightning.

EMPERORS MEET.

FranciK Joseph and William Meet Today. BERLIN,September 17.—Emperor Francis Joseph, accompanied by Count Knlnosky, reached Qderburg this morning. They were met at the station by Prince Henry, of Prussia, and after an interchange of salutations were escorted to the imperial train where they proceeded to Breslau. Here the party was welcomed by Empress Austria Victoria and after lunching with her left for Schloss Itohnstock. On their arrival they were met bv Empeior William whose welcome to tlie Austrian Emperor was most friendly.

STEEL RAIL TARIFF.

Manufacturer* Prefer* the Mill* to the MrKlnley Schedule. NJEW YORK,

September 17.—The Times'

Washington special says: "Steel rail men say the rates of the Mills bill were better than those of the Senate. In tho Mills bill there was a differing rate for rails depending on their weight, but in the Senate bill all rails are put at one rate of $11.20. This they call 'a basket rate,' and one that they are very anxious to see corrected. Mr. Swank eays he hopes to see it restored to the House vote, but has no assurance it will be done."

HIGH WATER.

Railroad Traiiiw Delayed and Town* Flooded. EI.MIRA,

N. Y., September 17.—Bail-

roads in this section are badly interrupted by washouts caused by heavy rains which visitod this valley last night. The Erie and'Lehigh Valley trains are stalled hero and trains are held at other places, Wellsbunsr is badly inundated-by tho overflow of a creek running through tho village.

KRUG IS KING-

Cclehratluir a Cenienarian'N Birth, day. CnAWPonnBVirxK, Ind., September 17. —Wm. A. Krug celebrates bis one hundreth birthday anniversary to-day, The whole city attended a public reception. Bells were rung aud rug was escorted through town by 100 old men.

Army ol the Cumberland. TOI.KIXI, Ohio, September 17.—Tbo twenty-first annual reunion of the Society of the Cumberland opened here this afternoon and the hotels are crowded with distinguished veterans. Ex-Presi-dent Hayes and General Rosecrans arrived this morning. The annual address will be delivered by General Gates P. Thurston and the banquet, which is always tbe event in the history of tbo society, will be held at tbe Boody House, to-morrow night.

Blaine on Beeproelty.

BOSTON,

Ma«s., September 17.—•Blaine

has written a letter to W. W, Clapp, editor of the Journal, in which he further explains bis reasons for reciprocity. In conclusion he says: "The protectionist who opposes reciprocity in the form in which it is now presented, knocks away one of the strongest supports of his system The enactment of reciprocity is the safeguard of protection. The defeat of reciprocity is the opportunity of free trade. ~.'.t

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NKW OawsAJts, September 17.—The great light weight battle between Andy Bowen, aNew Orleans aspirant for light weight honors, and Jimmy Carroll, of Sail Francisco, wlio was some months ago beaten in "Frisco" by Jack McAuhffe in forty-seven rounds, was fought last night in tbe gymnasium of the Olympic Club. Bowen was knocked out the twenty first round.

Tom Kelly whipped Tommy Russell at Hoboken last night in eleven rounds.

^Maryland Deraoerat#. BALTIMORE September 17.—The Democrats of Maryland to-day made the following nominations for ngres?: Second District, Herman Stump Third, Henry Wells Rusk Fourth, Ex-Congress-man lsador Rayner Fifth, Congressman Barnes Oompton.

The Pho*pbat« Syndicate. LONDON, September 17.—-Two directors ot the phosphate syndicate, formed to buy up tbe American phosphate fields, have resigned and the winding hp of the concern It regarded as probable.

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