Terre Haute Weekly Gazette, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 23 September 1886 — Page 1

Casto Forced Off the Republican Legislative Ticket.

Henry Clay Dickerson Put on in His Place—The Why and Wherefore. J'.

When the Republican county convention met on the 28th of last month it was decided before hand by the powers that were running things—Filbeck and his assistants—that the two nominees for the Legislature should be Wesley Glover and Henry Clay Dickerson. The word was passed around to that effect, but it miscarried as .to the last man, Borne misunderstanding having occurred The candidates for the country nomination for the Legislature were H. Dickerson, W. W. Casto and James Long. It was agreed to give Mr. Casto, who has worked hard for his party in the past, a good complimentary vote, so as to let bim down easy, as it were. On the first ballot Long got 7 votes, Casto 48 and Dickerson 47. The "bosses" looked a little surprised, but they supposed the arrangement would be carried out all right on the next ballot. When the result was announced their surprise was great when they found that Casto had been nominated, receiving 52 votes to Diokerson's 50. If Niok Filbeck himself had been nominated as a dark horse they couldn't have been more astonished and the look of surprise fhat sat on some of their faces was worth as much as the one that had possession of Herman Raabe's genial countenance. Notwithstanding Mr. Casto's nomination the bosses, or "executive committeemen" as they prefer to be called, were not prepared to accept him for reasons that were mysterious to all but themeelves. At the time cf the Republican state convention, when that body evolved its wonderful local option plank, Mr. Casto, who has liberal ideas on the temperance question, was understood to Jiave expressed himself in terms of extreme dissatisfaction with the declaration of the party on that subjeot. Mr. Dickerson was known to be more in harmony with the "rights of each locality" idea. Then a mysterious quiet prevailed and .nothing more was heard of the Casto—Dickerson incident for a while.

Last Saturday the whole business was reopened in a quiet scene that was being played at a meeting of the Republican county committee. Mr. Casto presented his resignation as the nominee for the Legislature, which was accepted, and Mr. Dickerson was put on the ticket in his stead. Thus the little comedy ,« has been played out. Dickerson is on the ticket, as was originally intended, and Casto is off the ticket, as was originally intended. The bosses have corrected the mistake that the convention made when it disregarded their orders.

Filbeok and his assistants are supreme! Who can dispute him in the possession of the party now?

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'The Republican bosses have got themselves into a curious fix by putting Henry Clay Dickerson on the legislative ticket in place of Webb Casto, forced off. The real reason why the decree of the bosses in this instance was not carried out by the delegates is now coming out in the light that is being thrown on the subject, and it makes an interesting story. Webb Casto is a man who has never faltered in his fidelity to Republican principles and there was not a more enthusiastic supporter of James G, Blaine two years ago in the whole county. He headed the Sngar Creek delegations in the various processions and no voice oheered Blaine's name louder and longer than his. The dele-

were well aware of that fact. tenry Clay Dickerson did not cheer or march for Blaine. He didn't even vote for him. The cock-eyed statesman of Lowell, Massachusetts, got his vote, his voice and his influence. On the 20th of September, 1884, Mr. Dickerson met with the Greenback-Butler party at the court house in this city on the occasion of their county convention. On that memorable oocasion Morton C. Rankin, the oracle of the Greenback party, presided. Mr. Dickerson served as a member of the committee on resolutions, representing Lost Creek township on that committee. The first resolution reported by Mr. Dickerson and his associates was one"denouncingbothof the old spoils-seeking parties and endorsing Gen. B. F. Butler for the presidency." The words of the resolution as quoted are taken from the reports of the ing as printed in both the Gazettemeet

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Express. The report went on further to say that the resolutions were "unanimously and enthusiastically adopted." Thus the Republicans of Vigo county are in the curious predicament of having a man put on their ticket by the bosses (not by the convention, be it remembered) who voted against Blaine two years ago and who helped to report a resolution at that time denouncing "both of the old spoils-seeking parties." What next?

'Acknowledgment From Charleston. The mayor of Charleston has acknowledged through Col. Thompson the receipt of $365 contributed by a portion of our citizens for the relief of the earthquake sufferers. The mayor also expressed the hearty thanks of the citizens.

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CHICAGO TRADES ASSEMBLY.

Excited Discussion on the Beer Question. Chicago, Sept. 20.—At yesterday's session of the Trades Assembly the entertainment cbmmittee made a report in the recent labor demonstration and picnic. The net balance from the sale of tickets, after paying all expenses, is something over $1,500. There were 397 kegs of-beer sold, on which the profit to the assembly was $3.50 per keg. Deducting from this the amount claimed by the proprietor of the grove for three bars destroyed and liquors wasted by reason of the disturbances whioh occurred, there remains enough to place the net profits of the picnic at more than $2,500.

After this the report of a oommittee appointed to revise the constitution was taken up. The delegates struok a snag in the second section on the shape of a prohibition plank. It was by Mr. Temple, a Knight of Labor. The section declared that the assembly hereafter do not accept, directly or indirectly, any revenues from the sale of beer or other intoxicating liquors. Mr. Cook opposed the section, ridiculing the "prohibition movement," as he called it. He said this was a scheme of the Knights of Labor and he did not propose to allow them to run the assembly. He was opposed to the amendment and believed in allowing people to take a drink whenever they waDted to. Mr. Crawford followed and opposed the idea of turning the assembly into a temperance society. Mr. Stivers was the first to support the section. He declared that for years he had been afraid to take his wife and children to the labor picnics. He did not want them to witness drinking and and fighting.

Mr. Owens, one of the best known labor leaders of Chicago, said that for six years he had kept away from the labor picnics. Another delegate arose and said it seemed a very strange time to adopt such a measure, when ten days before they had realized over $1,000 from the sale of beer. President Rowan then spoke in favor of beer at picnics and the disputed section was laid on the table. The constitution as revised, excepting the laid over section, does not differ materially from the old one.' 7

MARTIN*IRONS.*"

How Are the Mighty Fallen. St. Lodis, Sept. 20.—Martin Irons, the leader of the Knights of Labor strike on the Missouri Pacific railroad last spring, was arrested in Kansas City last night and will be brought to this city to answer to the charge- found against him in the indictment- lor' complicity in tapping the private telegraph wires running into vice-president Hoxie's residence. Owing to the recent illbehavior of the Master Workman, his •bondsman has withdrawn'from his bond, and he will be kept under arrest until his case is tried.

Linton Institute.

The teaohers of Linton met in institute on the 17th.inst, with Mr. Boyll in the chair. He appointed Mr. C. Davis as principal and W. T. Sandford was elected assistant. Miss Emma Boyll was elected secretary. The teachers were all present except one and all manifested an interest whioh augurs for Linton a successful institute for the winter. They all agree to take the reading circle work and with Mr. Davis as leader, besides the splendid oorps of teachers engaged in the work, it can not help being a grand success.

The principal assigned the work to the following teachers: Subject, Pestalozzi (by Prof. W. F. Phelpe) chapter one, C. P. Millerjchapter two, W. T. SandforS chapter three, Miss C. Moore chapter four, Miss L. Sparks chapter five, Miss E. Pounds chapter six, Miss B, Bledsoe second subject, Froebel's principles in primary schools. First by Miss Boyll, second Miss Williams.

The Trustee (Mr. Boyl) takes hold of the school work in an earnest manner. Besides he is to be complimented in his judgment in the selection of the list of teachers he has, as they are all knowii to be good school workers.

The next institute will convene on the 4th Saturday of October. Teachers from other Townships are invited to visit us and see the work.

Oysters For Two.

One of our society gentlemen tells a good joke on himself that occurred recently. Meeting a young lady friend in an adjoiniifjg city he invited her to take some oysters. He well knew that he had just enough money to pay for two dishes, but he thought that he would be safe. All was going well, when the young lady discovered that she had put sugar on her oysters instead of salt. Of course she could not eat them and another dish must be procured. Remembering the state of his finances he immediately declared he always used sugar on his oysters, and as his dish was still unseasoned they would just exchange. He ate them, but had a hard time of it. A short time after this he was invited to this lady's house to tea. Oysters were on the menu. The servant was passing salt to him when the young lady corrected her and said, "Mr. prefers sugar." All the table commented on his singular taste, and he was obliged* to sugar his oysters and choke them down. He now says he has lost his taste for the bivalve.

Geo. M. Miuniok and Mary E. Ward, both of Fayette township, were married last week by Justice James W. W

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THE FUNNEL FURY.

Joliet, 111., Like a Reed Shaken by the Wind—Great Damage .....

Joliet, 111., September 2(f—The scene of Saturday night's cyclone was visited yesterday by thousands of people. It is a remarkable fact that although fifteen or twenty houses were completely demolished and scattered by the terrific wind, yet not a person was fatally hurt. Everybody seemed to be aware of the approach of the cyclone some minutes before it struck the city, and secured safety fleeing to their cellars. Fragments of the demolished houses were carried a quarter of a mile before the wind. A large number of houses were moved from their foundations and wrenched out of shape, many of them with great patches of shingles missing from the roof, The house of Peter Daly, of Chioago street, was turned upside down. The roof now rests on the ground and the front door is high up in the air. The large elevator of S Carpenter & Co., is badly wrecked. The poles of the Western Union Telegraph company were twisted off like pipe stems, the'street being blocked with a mass of tangled wires, telegraph and telephone wires rendered useless all over the southern part of the city. The damage to property in the city is estimated at $75,000 and may exceed that

Bellicose Belfast.

Belfast,

Sept. 21.—Desultor^ fiot-

ing, accompanied by firing, continued throughout the city during all of last night. Two policemen were severely wounded and a number of citizens injured. How many of the latter were hurt is not officially known, beoause the friends of many ot them carried them away before the authorities could secure them for hospital treatment. Twenty arrests were made during the night. The Catholics evince a more bitter epirit against the police and soldiers. The appearance of a single constable in one of the troubled districts *ast night was greeted with a velley of stones. The aspect of affairs this morning is threatening and more fighting is expected.

Spain's Revolution.

JMadbid, Sept. 21.—All of the officers implicated in yesterday's attempt at revolution have been condemned to death. A band of rebels at Ooano, in the province of Toledo, killed their manding officer and then returned legiance and prayed for mercy. The common soldiers who took part in the uprising generally repent their folly today and blame their officers for leading them astray. The soldiers are everywhere yielding to the authorities. The city is quiet today.

THE COUNTRY SCHOOLS. /t? Many of Them Began Today. The schools of Linton,Fayette,HoneyCreek, Prairie Creek, Otter Creek and Lost Creek opened yesterday, (Monday). The teachers in each of the above townships except Lost Creek met last Saturday and organized for the term's work. They authorized the several trustees to procure such books as they will need in their professional work, including a full set of the reading circle books. The teachers are taking hold of the work with unusual interest and judging from present indications throughout t|ie county will be more successful than ever before.

THE RECTORS'REUNION.

A Day of Festivity at St. Patrick's Church Tomorrow. Wednesday will be a day of great festivity at St. Patrick's church, the occasion being the reunion of the Rector, V. A. Schnell and his colleagues, who eighteen years ago bade adieu to all that was dear to them, preferring a life of sacrifice and trial, in order to minister to the wants of the poor, the distressed, and to heal the miseries of mankind with the sweet balm of religion. The services will be at 9 o'clock. An invitation is extended to all. By a singular coincidence the marriage of Mr. Convery and Miss Mary McMahon will take place at the same hear.

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A BIG CONTRACT.

A Man Who Wants To Shoot On Horseback Against The World Or The Universe If Necessary.

Tekre Haute, Ind. Sept 20,1886.

I hereby challenge the State of Indiana to shoot on horseback *ith a Colt's revolver, or, if necessary, I will challenge the United States or Great Britain.

Richabd ChhjIs.

Andrew M. Sweeney, of Duoois county, Democratic candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction, was in the city last night He visited the Normal School today and made himself generally acquainted with Terre Haute and her school system. Mr. Sweeney creates a favorable impression wherever he goes and will prove a strong candididate.

Attorney John T. Beasley, of Sullivan, was in the city today on his way to St. Louis where be has business in the supreme court

Prof. WiggiBs Predicts a Tremendous Earthquake on the

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He Says the Earth is Shifting Its Center of Gravity—Read and Quake.

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Ntiw Yoif£, Sept. 21.—A special from Ottawa, Onfc, to the Herald says Prof. E. Stone Wiggins, of the Meteorological Bureau says that the 29th inst. will witness one Of the most terrific subterranean upheavals ever known on this continent. ^Inasmuch as Dr. Wiggins foretold th« Charleston earthquake his prediction is regarded as worthy of weight Spng seen by a reporter last evening, heiaid: "It is certain that an earthquake! will visit the southern states on the 29th'of this month. The disturbance will'eross the Atlantic and will in all pgpbabitityytaffect Southern Europe. South America will be exceedingly liablpto be affected and the upheaval will be a severe one. There is no danger from earthquakes in America until the 29 inst, and even then the earthquake force will move from east to west on a parallel a few degrees south of Charleston. If Charleston is visited this time it can only be on that day."

Being asked as to the parallel of latitude on which .the disturbance would take place, Dr. Wiggins replied that the activity would be confined to the thirtieth parallel of latitude and would extend from ocean to ocean. The shocks would also affect San Francisco and the Pacific slope. North of parallel the disturbance mil be meterological and will consist of a terrific storm—in fact a vast hurricane. The disturbance throughout will be terrific and cannot fail to cause-, widespread devastation. The force would be far greater than that which caused the recent disturbance so disastrous to Charleston city and the country would be alike affected, he destruction to property would be ft&ething- terrible. Jacksonville, Fla., Maoon and Atlanta, Ga.j New Orleans, La Baton Rouge, La Houston, San Antonio, and Galveston, Texas, would in all human probability be more or less damaged. He predicted that New Orleans, Macon and Mobile would be ruined, as these cities were right in the path of the subterranean and meteorlogical phenomena. When Prof. Wiggins was asked to what cause he attributed this terrific submarine Upheaval, he declared it was produced by a shifting of the earth's center of gravity and that this displacement would be brought out by a conjunction of Jupiter, Saturn, Mars and our two satellites, one being the visible and the other the invisible moon. The latter is a discovery of Dr. Wiggins.

Walter H. Smith, President of the Astromeological Association for Canada, agrees with Wiggins in substance. He says the shock will be ushered in by a heavy storm in the west and northwest and rough weather on the Atlantic coast He looks to see great damage done in the district south of the 30th parallel of latitude.

GREAT SNAKES!

A Shemale Snake and Forty-Nine Snakelets Killed.

Either Werlsey Hay's snake story published in the Gazette a few weeks ago has stimulated the imagination of the people of Fayette township or else that section of country is clearly and unmistakably the boss snake township. According to«a veracious witness Mrs. David Koontz, who lives a mile north of New Goshen, killed the mother of all snakes. She saw a large snake in the yard and then killed it She then threw it over in the barn lot. Shortly .afterwards the children, who had been out in the barn lot looking at it, came running in the house to their mother saying that there was another snake out there. Securing a stout stick she went out and found a small snake which she killed. While standing there another small snake came crawling {out of the interior department of the maternal snake. This she killed and then a procession of small snakes came wiggling out of the same capacious receptacle. One after another was despatched as quickly as it made its appearance and when the slaughter was complete an accurate oount showed that forty-nine little ones or an even half hundred with the old one had been slain. Maybe Jasper Newton Woods, of Pierson township, can beat this? Let him try it. As to Mr. Hay he gives up the belt, as he only killed twenty-one little ones and the mother.

A Big Snake.

Henry Watts' sons of Cloverland, recently while plowing, killed a big snake and with it sixty of her yotmg.

SENATOR VOORHEES.'

Our Distinguished Fellow-Citizen To Speak Here Next Tuesday Evening. Senator Daniel W. Yoorhees will address the citizens of Yigo county next Tuesday evening (the 28th) at Dowling Hall. Let there be a rousing attendance from all parts of the county to hear our distinguished fellow-citizen speak on the political issues that are before the people. Hon. John E. Lamb, the Democratic candidate for Congress in this district, will also be present on that occasion.

Mr. Voorhees is now one of the most prominent figures in the Senate of the United States, occupying a place in that body which his brilliant attainments so well qualify him to fill. He is now preeminently the Democratic Administration leader in the Senate, fully able to parry the thrusts of an Edmunds, a Sherman or & Logan.

Mr. Yoorhees was born in Butler county, Ohio, on the 26th of September, 1827. Consequently on next Sunday he will be 59 years of age. After completing the usual course of study in the public schools he entered Asbury University at Greencastle, from which he graduated when he was 22. He immediately began the study of law, and two years after he had concluded his collegiate courso he was admitted to the bar.

His career as a lawyer was successful from the very outset. In 1858 he was appointed United States district attorney for Indiana and discharged the duties of that position with energy and conspicuous ability. He was elected to the Thirty-seventh, Thirty-eighth, Forty-first and Forty-second Congresses.

Upon the death of Senator Oliver P. Morton Mr. Yoorhees was, in 1877, appointed by Governor "Blue Jeans" Williams Gov. Morton's successor in the Senate. At the expiration of the unexpired term the Legislature of the state, on March 4th, 1879, elected Mr. Yoorhees Senator for a term of six years. His term expired March 3,1885, and he was again elected by the Legislature for six years by an overwhelming majority.

Let the citizens of Vigo county giye their distinguished townsman a welcome on this occasion that will mean something more than a mere party tribute!

DEMOCRATIC MEETINGS.

When Hon. John E. Lamb Will Speak in This County. Hon. John E. Lamb, the Democratic candidate for Congress,'will address the people of Vigo county at the following times and places:

Middletown, Wednesday, Sept. 29 at 1p.m. Prairieton, Wednesday, Sept. 29 at 7 p. m.

Centerville, Thursday, Sept. 30 at 1 p. m. Pimento, Thursday Sept 30 at 7 p. m.

New Goshen, Friday, October 1 at 1 p. m. St. Mary's, Friday, October 1 at 7 p. m.

Seeleyville, Saturday, Oct. 2 at 1 p.

Lockport Saturday, Oct 2, at 7 p.

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THE YOUNG MAN SKIPPED.

He Got Out the License, But That's as Far as He Went. Justice Thomas J. Ward, of Fayette township, today filed with the county clerk his transcript in the paternity case of Sarah A. Smith against Andrew P. Houser. Both of the parties are from Fayette township, the girl being 18 years of age. The act. complained of was committed on April 15, 1886, at a dance in that township. After Miss Smith had filed her complaint against Houser, and before the date ^£set for the preliminary hearing, Houser agreed to marry the girl and took out a license at the county clerk's office for that purpose. He then skipped before the ceremony could be performed.

HORSE TALK.

Program of the October Race Meeting at the Fair Grounds., W Prospects of a Splendid Meeting—The

Arrangements Being Made."

The following is the program for the events of the four days of the fall meeting:

TUESDAY, OCTOBER l£lH.

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5—Running, mile and repeat 200

THUBSDAY, OCT. 14TH.

6—Trot for three-year-olds, foals of 1882 400 7—2:80 Trot. .. 400 8—Banning, one-half mile and repeat. 200

FRIDAY, OCT. 15TH.

9—Trot for three-year-olds, foala of 1883 .'400 10—Trot, free for all 600 II—Banning, one mile dash 2Qo The meeting will follow the week of the great St. Louis fair, which comes the week after the meeting at Lexington. Special efforts will be made to get horses from both these places.

McDowell, of Lexisgton, owner of Dictator and King Bene, has promised to be here with a string of horses,

It is certain that many of the horses which were here in May will be entered for the October purses.

President Beaucbamp and Secretary Watson received much encouragement from horse men at Chicago a week ago

The mile track is in perfect condition The homestretch has been covered with clay and other improvements hare been made since the spring meeting. Faster time is one of the certainties.

The railroads will give excursion rates and the surrounding country will be well advertised.

The fair brought out the fact that the farmers of this vicinity are" taking more interest in horseflesh than a few years ago. The efforts of the gentlemen who are in the Trotting'Association to encourage the breeding and raising of good animals and their enterprise and liberality in making Terre Haute a center of interest in this respect, has bad much to do in bringing about this state of affairs. The farmers will not be busy during the week of the October meeting and it is believed there will be more of them in attendance at the grounds than ever before at races. The free-for-all trot next month, unlike the one advertised for May, will undoubtedly be filled.

Obituary.

JOHN GEOENENDYKE.

The late John Groenendyke, whose death yesterday afternoon was noted in last evening's Gazette, was a man of more than ordinary character. He was a native of Eugene, Ind., where he was born in December, 1833. His father died while John was a youth attending Wabash College and he became the counsellor and assistant of his mother in the charge of the family. This circumstance developed a sturdy and manly independence and a stability of character which were marked characteristics in him.

He married Miss Ellen Shaw in 1862. While a resident of Vermillion Co., he served for along time as assessor of internal revenue and in 1872 and '73 represented his county in the legislature. He subsequently removed to Lafayette where he remained but a short time. He came to Terre Haute in 1881 to accept a position as guager at the distillery. On the change of administration he was employed by Fairbanks & Duenweg and remained in their employ until his death. His sickness was a malignant type of typhoid fever with which he had been prostrated for five weeks preceding his final dissolution.

The deceased leaves three children beside bis wife. The eldest of his daughters, Miss Sazie Groenendyke, organized a school a few weeks ago near Danville, but returned to this city several days ago.

Mr. Groenendyke was a member of Bose Council 152, National Union, in which he was insured for $2,000. He was a faithful official, true to every service he undertook and an honorable and uprigit man.

The remains will be buried at the new cemetery tomorrow.

Col. Wm. Louis, Grand Secretary I. O. M. Grand Lodge, Maryland, found Bed Star Cough Cure, a perfect and certain remedy. Price twenty-five cents a bottle.-

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Chaklottetown, P. E. I., Sept. 21.— A severe storm raged here Sunday night and yesterday morning. A number of fishing vessels were driven ashore, but so far as is now known no lives were lost.

The "Favorite Prescription" of Dr" Pierce cures "female weakness" and kindred affections. By druggists.

Among the list of Indiana pensions that has been granted is the name of Newton J. Dunbar of this city.

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