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THE INDIANAPOLIS NEWS.

INDIANAPOLIS, MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY 23, 1888.

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MR.CARIJSLE SEATED

BT ▲ TOTS OV 104 AGAINST 7.

Ste BapRMlMM OcMnHp AbaUla Wrmm ▼Mta*-A M«w Pof ■—>r Par W«»hl«RT——Mawwall Com. WASHliroTOV, JsBn&rj 28.—Tk* joaraml «f SalanUjr'a praoMdlag* hATinc bora raad, Mr. BruiM, of Paaotrlrama, riainf to • qOMfiaa of pHotlop*, Mat to Um elork’a dMk to hovo nod » porportod intorriav with Mr. Cfiap, pobliabod la yoatordof’a Waabiarton Foot, which, ho (toted, raflooted oa o lorgo miDoritT in the House Mr. <&o!l. of MiMoori, ntgmUd that there waa ao qaootioa ol prirUoM praoMtod, as the oooatrr had alioadj re nee ted upoa the aiaoritjr port of the Houm. The iawreiew waa nod at leafth. la it Mr. Criep eritieieeo the action of the Repub* lieaaa for reftuiug to rote oa the Carlisle oaee. Mr, Dibble, of Boatb Caroliaa, rising to a poiat of order, oontended that the natter waa Bet a prWiletred one. Beeidee this, there was aow pending before the House a naeatioa of high pririlege, affeotin* too right of a Member to his seat, aad until that question was settled the Houm could not take np aad settle a question of lesser pririlege. The Chair ruled that the extract did aot allege that any member waa lafloeeced hr corrupt or Improper motieea, aad, therefore, did not preeent a queetion of pririlege. The Chair

11 TO queolioB of pririlege. The Thoe be-Carl ills Obm was thsa sailed up. and the Houm proceeded to rote on the majority resolution ooniraiag Carlisle’s title to bis Mat. Ths resolution waa adopt'd—yeas 164, nays 7. Masers. Cannon, Cooper, Darenport, McKenna, Poet aad Steele, Republicans, roted la the affirmed re, and Baker of 111* inois, Brewer, Buchanan. Cheadle, Horsy, Hsrr and Laidlam, Republicans, in ths negntire. , ■ennte. Washikoton, Jannary 23.—Mr. Beck presented the protest of Norrin A. Green against ths establishment of the postal tele* * ifr. Hoar presented a petition from prominent citizens asking the Mttlement of aatiooal troubles bf a board ot arbitration. Tho bill appropriating 150,000 lor tbs Melbourne Exposition was passed. Mr. Chandler's resolution to iarestigate the frauds at the Jackson (Miss.) election Also paasod. The Maxfrell.Frailer Case. TASBiaaTOX, January 23.—Tbe Supreme Cfhrtef the United States to-day rendered • decision in the case of Hugh M. Brooks alias W. H. Maxwell against ths State of Missonri. This is the famous Maxwell* Preller murder cate. Brooks or Maxwell, the plaintiff in errnr, ia now in prison in tho city of St. Louis under sen ten oe of death tor the murder of C. Arthur Prelier, in April ISI&i The case was brought to this Court upon a writ ot error to the Supreme Court of Mieeaari, and tha decision bora is upon a motion mads oy the Attorney General of that State to dismiss for want ot Jnriadietiou. This Coart is unable, alter a careful examination of tha racord, to find that tha plaintiff in error hae been deprired of our right, pririlege or immunity guaranteed to Mm by the Caoetitotion of the United States, and the motion to dismiss tor want of juriadietioa is therefore granted. The decision waa anuouuoed by Chief J a sties Waite, and its eftdfet is to affirm the •eataace of oaath pronounced by the State

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Presidential Nominations. Washington, January 23.—Tha Preal* . dent sent the following nominations to ths Senate: Postmasters—John W, Ross, at 'Washington, District of Columbia; John H. Curry, at Nasbrilie, Tenn. John Blair Hoga, of tho District of Colombia, to bo i Attorney of tho United States tor the District of Colombia. Marshall McDonald, ot ’ the Distriet ot Colombia, to be Commissioner jof Fish and Fisheries. f Capital News. Theeirenlars recently eeat to the clerks ot tho Mary Department from tha Secretary's offlos, asking each one to state what, if any, ore his bosincM employments from which he deriree n rereuue outside of his gorerament work, hart brought out some eery carious information. It appears that a rerr largo proportion of the clerks are engaeed in some sort of print# occupation which brings them oompensation. Mr. Sarallon A Brown, who has held tha position of ohiei clerk of the State Departmeat for about fifteen years, will, it is said, retire, aad will basueoeeded by Mr. J. Fenner Lee, of Baltimore, who is at present Secretary of the United States Legation at'Vienna. A National Hank Cloaod. Auburn, N. Y., Jannary 23.—The doors of ths First National Bank ot Auburn wore closed this morning. Bank Examiner Clark arlrad here Friday, nod it is supposed his rieit precipitated matters. He is now ia eharga of tho hooka, bat absolutely nothing authentic concerning them Is known to outsiders. It is not beiiered that any defalcation has taken place, bat that the whole trouble is due to mismanagement in lending fnnds oa iaaaffioieat collateral and allowing customers to make large orerdratts. A false statement was made to the bank examiner to conecal the true state of affairs, and Cashier Ctiarlm O'Brien aad Bookkeeper Elmer E. Mows bare fled the city, presumably taking a train West Saturday afterneon. Considerable excitement prerails upon tbe street and tha air ter hick with rumors. It is act bellsTod depositors will safer loss, but some of tha smaller basinem concerns, finding their source of supply eat off, may be fsroed to tho wall. The annual statement ot tha bank, published December 15, 1837, showed a paid ap capital stock of $150,000, aad uadi Tided profits of $42,378. Tbs deposits aatycct to shack amounted to $248,270, and demand certificates amounted to $856,* 04$. Tbe leans aad discounts wen placed at $444,000. A Fatal Fite* Bight. NlW You, Jannary 23.—Tom White, otherwise kaowa as “8wipes, ths Newsboy,” aad Billy Dempeay.two Rather-weight pugilists, fought at Fort Hamilton, L. L, yesterday. Tha igkt waa to a finish, with skin-tight gioree, for a puns. ,< 8wipca” knocked hie man oat ia etorea aad oao-half miautee with a blow «M by aaaaa of tha spectators to hare been ia tha etemashe Others say it was ia the aeok. Dempsey aerer rallied, and sooa afterward died. The Coroner was notified. It is alaimad that death was saaasd by heart diasaes and orar-exertioa. “SwipM” has garrendered himself te tha police of Brooklyn, aad has bam looked up. It is probable teal tha others oouoerned ia the fight will be ffifested. ■•Msa Harbor Fi'—sa Over. Boorog, Mam., Jannary 23.—Tae harbor it almost aatiraly froua orar as far as tbs Narrows, and th^fsrry boats and steamers bars gnat dit&suffiy In proeeadiag. Reports from New Hampshire state that tha taermemster ia many places ia that State Ml la 85° below aero iaat night. fberae along the snath shorn of Maernwhaaatta report the thermometer at 18® below ant might.

Paris, January 23.—An attempt waa made to hill Louisa Miahal at Ham last eras lag. iha was making an address at a meetiag of I Laeaa saddealy areas aad, potatfag a r at tha sneaker, find two abate at a •artoae weaad to tha

head aad tha lobe of oae of bar ears was tom away. Laeaa had a narrow escape from lynching at tha hands of the infuriated anarchists aad it was eolr the timely arrival of geodamas that eared aim. Us waa locked later examination shows that the wound reeeired by Louise Michel is net of a serious asters. DARING ROBBKItY. A Bank Attaeaod, tho Uasbler Killed aad tho Hooaodrels Captured. Likkstons, lad. T., January 23.—Four masked maa, all bearlly arteed, entered tbe Citizens' Bank Saturday, aad, preMntlng a pistol at the bead of tha cashier (W. T. Reynolds) demanded tfiat ho turn orsr the cash oa hand. While pretending to comply, Reynolds slsmmsd the door of the nfe to aad turned the look. He aae at once laid oat by a ballot from tbe pistol of one of tbe desperadoes, which struck him above the heart, kHling him instantly. The bonk was then raasaeked, aad all the money ia the each drawer, some $2,300, was taken. An attempt was made te open the safe, bat in this the robbers were foiled. As the sound of pistol shots was heard, Mreral people oame running toward (be bank to ascertain the cauae ot the trouble. They were fired upon by three of tbe tneu who were on guard, and retreated to get arms, la a few minutes tbe town was aroused, aad twenty or thirty armed men harried toward tbe bank. The roobers were just mounting their horsee, and a hot fire started, ia which on# of the robbers (Thomas Eran) was kiliad outright, being shot mtsfal times in ths heed aad body. He was identified as a ranchman, liriag neat town. In tha melee four citizens were wounded, but not fatally, two receiring shots tbrough tho anus and two others being slightly woonded in ths lower extremities. Tbe three surriring robbers then rode away with tbs booty captured. A posse of pursuers was soon upon ths trail of tt^. firing outlaws, who were riding rapidly in tha direction of Atoka. After about an boar's hard pursuit they were surrounded, captured and taken to LintMtooe, where Judge Lynch waa called to hold court. The leader waa found guilty of the murder of Reynolds, and was forthwith strung ap. The other two were placed in charge of a strong guard and started for Fort Wichita, where they will be turned orer to the U nited StatM authorities. Ths stolen money was recovered. :—-v.".*.'.. ■. A Drunken Man and His Shot Guo. Saturday night William Mulberger, while iu tha “Golden Crown” saloon, on Sout Illinois street, became involved in a dispute, a fight followed and he was ejected, but not antil be had been badly thumped about the head. Shortly after midnight he made his appearanoe fronting the saloon armed with a shotgun, with which he fired upon James P. Chadwick, owner of the saloon, striking him in ths faoe with Mveral bird shot. Altogether he fired three rounds from a doublebarreled shot-gun. Yesterday he was arrested tor attempted murder, and this morning he waived preliminary examination and waa placed under fire-hundred-doilars bond for grand jury action. Tramp Barnod to Death. ST. Tbomas, Oat., January 23.—Tho polios station was barnod last aight. A tramp named Frank Hughes was burned to death. All tha polios books and records ware destroyed. - Mild Weather in Minnesota. 8t. Paul, January 28.—The weather has greatly moderated, the mercury being above zero this morning for ths first time in three weeks. Still warmer weather is predicted. Drawing the LAue Very Strictly. Hamilton, 111., Jannary 23.—Four prominent maidens hare been expelled from the public schools lor attending a ball. TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.

FRIENDLESS WOMEN.

ANNUAL MEETING OF MANAGERS.

sm* Muwao* uvuao «» mid uwuvr ui VffiMwooa ud sad Cottage Grove avenue, Chicago. yesterday and iortv people narrow ^y Idsatn. xlas Abbie Bordsali, a teacher,

ton. III. for the

Iron

Including au ex-

lanu, Wia, and Birmingham, Ala. are in Charles-

' purpose of examining the rich of there, with a view of davel-

• Finley D. Brown, a prominent Chicago Board or Trade man, and a Sunday-school teacher, it is Mid, being surprised at a game of prefer Saturday night, Jumped from tbs third floor of toe Century

Club and a broke a lag.

Charles Arbuck la. of Brooklyn, “Baby Bunting.'’ has purchased an extensive form at Brentwood, L. L, which he will transform into an

“Eneilak gentleman'* estate,'

Ltniive nine pfurv.

Sam Jones, tbs revivalist, neks “to man only’s

nt Kansas City yesterday.. Ths attendance was six thousand, and (ha collection for Jones's personal benefit amounted to >3,500. He spoke lest

night loan audtenos of seven thousand. Tho Atchison, Topeka 4 Santa Pe Railroad

Company kai decided to buy 140.000 bushel* ot wheat and ship It to Western Kansas for spring aeada The company wtll charge nothing for transportation, and sell It at float, taking notes

from ths Atman, due in one yeer, atSnereeuL The boiler of thetugfiouare exploded in New

Yack harbor yesterday. John Oonuelley, the engineer, Patrick Healy and John BeKauaey, firemen, and Bordnard Rooney, the steward, were ail

•hockingly maided, most of them fatally, proba-

bly.

Trcstdent Corbin says that the Beading railroaders’ strike L over atid will not be re-opeued tor arbitration or anythin* ebe. As to tbeminrrs' eiaims Air mom ntaow, bo uya the Coal end Iron Company lost $1,000,400 a year lor the iaat twelve years. Tbe east wing of the Holyoke (Mass) Envelope Company* mill waa burned yesterday. Lo a. *.•8 000. The envelope company will lose a»out •204.000. Insured for half. The loss of tbe Holyoke Water Power Company on the building le about >76.000. and tbs whole mill is Insured for *00,000. The Montgomery (Ate.) police teat night attempted to am-at two men, James and Reuben Barrow. One of them was captured, bat the other made bis sseaps after shooting and fatally wounding Neil Bray, one of the police assistants. The Barrows family live in Lamar County, Alabama, and an accused of a train robbery near Texarkana, Ark. Michael Lynch, the ex-convict who shot and killed Patrolman Hallotan. tha Chicago officer wboM testimony sent him to tho paniieatiary tor bargiary. baa bean adjudged guOty of murder and the pnawbment fixed at thfrty-flro years’ hard labor ia Joliet prison. With a bitter look of

Election of Offleers for tho Ensnlag YearReports of the Management for 1S87—

Interesting figures.

The annual meeting of the managera of the Home for FriendieM Women was bald this morning. Ths following trustees were elected: Messrs. John Coburn, T. H. Sharpe, S. A. Fletcher, H. G. Carey, Joroph A. Moore, W. S. Hubbard, D. E. Snyder, A. L Roache, C. N. Todd, T. P. Haughty, Sam Merrill, Hdgh Hanna, E. C. Atkina, J. G. Kingsbury and J. H. Holliday, with N, A. Hyde President; Sam Merrill Secretary, and W. 8. Hubbard Trfiksurer. Tba managers re-elected include Meedames Elisa Newman, Jane Ketcham, C. N. Todd, N. A. Hyde, T. H. Sharpe, A. L. Roache, Conrad Baker, T. P. liaughey, Eliza Eckert, Dr. Newcomer, H. G. Carer, J. H. Vajen, J. H. Orr, Martin Byrkitt, C. C. Burgess, Julia Moores, Frank Landers, J. H. Holliday, E. C. Atkins, N. J. Burford, A. W. Hendricks, J. Coburn, James M. Ray, Hugh Hanna, and Joseph A. Moore, with Mrs. Haughey; President, Mrs. Jane M. Ketcham, Mr*. A. L. Roache and Mrs. Frank Landers Vice Presidents, Mrs, N, A. Hyde Secretary, Mre. J. H. Holliday Assistant Secretary, and Mrs. C. N. Todd Treasurer. Mrs. Bullock was continned as matron of the institution. The following report was submittad and approved: Report of tho Treasurer of the Board of Managers from January 1, 1887, to December. 31, 1887: I EBTOK TO RESOCaCES. To balance January 1. 1887 I 82 41 To iu tares ton Mr. E. J. f'eck’i legacy...... 3.2 00 To Commiislonen of Marion County for board and care of transient women and children^— 600 00 To City Council for care of sick inmate* aud to procure work for them when able to work 60 J 00 To Presbyterian Riders’Fund 4 25 To contributions from friends of the Home during the year.. 76 22 To membership annual fees „.... 27 10 To funds contributed on donation days... 286 uu To Tbankaglvmg services at Tabernacle Presbyterian Church 11 36 To work fund of the Home. 406 11 i Total *2,404 45

I Jackson, Bosch Grove T. A. Lloyd ia Sec- | retary. Thera will also be an address by Colonel T. D. Curtis, author of “Hints to Dairyasan,” on “Progressive Breeding.’’ This evening there will be a banquet at the Hotel Bates in honor of Colonel Curtis, with J. D. Connor, Jr., of Wabash, master of

ceremoniee.

Use Robloeoa-Hay TriaL fSpecial to Tbe ladtaoapstls News] Jeffersonvillr, Jannary 23.—At 1 o’clock this morning the jury in ths Robinson murder trial announced that a verdict had been found. Judge Zener was hastily called and the sealed verdict banded him. It finds Robinson guilty of murder in the first degree and fixee his punishment at liteimprisonmant The prisoner, who was oat on a twsnty-firs-thonsand-dollar bond, was immediately taken in custody and driven to the State Prison Sonth for safe keeping. Tbe jury stood on the first ballot eight to hang and four for life-MOtence. The verdict gives general satisfaction. Motion for a new trial will immediately be made. [This ends so far the most Intensely interesting criminal trial ever held in that section On July 9 last Jacob Robinson, seventy years old, shot and killed, with a charge of buckshot, Samuel Hay. Robinson approached his victim from behind, having carried his gun bidden In a sack. His daughter tried in vain to prevent him Hay hid behind his sitter, Belle, vrno was with him, and Robinson shot his Victim over her shoulders. Her pitiful pleadings tor mercy he answered with taunts. During the entire trial his face never •bowed a sign ol feeling, only an occasional smile hovering upon bis lips. The night of bis arrest a mob formed at Cbariestowo, the scene of the murder, but Robin-on bad been taken to the Prison South for safety. November 23 habeas

! CHURCH AND MASSES

DISCUSSED BY REV. R. V. HUNTER.

CR. BY tXPt.NUlTLRii. By the Matron’s aalary. ...,| By Assistant Matron’s salary By wages By insurance on the Home and furniture ^ for three yeara By repairs on tho buildings, and new By clothing for inmates, table and bed By druga, stationery, and coal oil." ! Bp night watchman ... By current expenses of the Home By balance lor December 31,1837—....

SCO 00 26 OO yo oo 140 oo 247 13 418 to 82 93 36 25 18 00 927 88 62 31

Total .32,404 45 The year 1887 has been, most of the time, a year of encouragement and success. Four hundred and nlnsty-two adults have been cared for at “The Home.” and their many wanta supplied. The work varies and enlarges as the years go by. So many young girls come to the city alone to visit friends and relatives; they become contused, forget the address and sometimes the names of their friends. Ttae-e find shelter and sympathy, and their friends are found for them. An unusual number of these girls have been brought to us this season. Our rescued ones are helped aud encouraged to live a better life, we rejoicing with them that the loet has been found, aua a retuge provided for them. One hundred and sixty-three children have been cared for; 148 with their widowed mothers were home lew and had to be returned to their former friends aud homes, or work found tor ther

girls give us a great deal of anxiety and excite our sympathy—It la ao difficult to know how to provide tor them. Tbe extreme heat and drought made our grounds an expense instead of a profit to os. Our buildings and fences have coat ua heavy repairs. Our fuel bills h-ve made us nope the natural gas la nut a delusion. Of flfiA women and children who nave been admitted during the vpitr arlnltE rfa ofill in (, Tha Unm* ’*

This is our Three infants

usual have

average of inmates, died and one little

girl has been adopted by a good family. One infant died, leaving ten in our care. The year 1887 was tbe twentieth of our organization. At our

ey< ha;

our orga of inmal

Oil at Pittsburg to-day, 8*»*c.

The loea ol shMp In Texes in ths late blizzards

is very great

Sprlugfleld, 111., had a sleighing carnival Sat-

urday afternoon.

Farmers on tha Union Pacific Railroad art plundering coal cars, being destitute of fuel. Letltla McCullough, widow of tbe tragedian John McCullough,died yesterday at Philadelphia. The Montreal lire brigade is rendered practically worthless by ths cold weather. Only six men

are skid to be nt for duty.

A fire broke out this morning in ths two-story brick houM, No. 16 Pike street. New York, and

several children were suffocated.

Saturday and yesterday were the coldest days ever known In Wlscon-in. Thermometers at Eau

Clairs Indicated 55° to 56° below zero.

The Standard Oil Company has begun work on extensive oil dock* at Duluth, Minn., where they propoee making their general Western headquar-

ters.

At Lexington, Ky., on Saturday night, Tom O’Brien shot and Instantly killed Henry Metcalfe O’Brien wu attacked by Metcalfe and

other*.

tioeefp in New York legal circles says that Judge Fullerton's fee In the Arbuckle-Campbell breach of promise case Is to be one-half of the verdict of The Montreal Emerald Snowshoe Club held a tteeple chaae Saturday, despite the temperature (Tfr* below aero), and all of those engaged were oadly frost-bitten. It is said that ths Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company will buy the Chicago A Eastern Illinois and Chicago A Indiana Coal Roods and thus control toe Indiana block coal

flelda.

An apartment house at the corner of Oakwood boulevard aad Cottage Grove avenue, Chicago,

burned —* “ -

•soaped < will die

Part lee representing tbe iron Interests of Ash

no, Wia, andBIrmln

111. for deposits

oping Zheaan

exeantofi au aognttUl, am the ground ofaetP

aXaottog of Jaraoy Cattle Bra ad ora. The Indiana Jersey Cattle Breeders' Aseociation are iu session this afternoon in the rooms of tho State Board of Afrioultare, aad the program included an addreee by tbePraatdent. Judge J. D. Connor, of Wabash, aad papers psrttoeat to tho object of tho association by A. E. Taylor, Columbus; Do. Lev! Ritter, Irviagton; X. A. Lloyd, tat/; Mr*. Kata M. Butok, Wabosh. aad Qoorgo

concluded until December 16, Judge Kriedly. of Madison, admitting the prisooer to ball. Judge Fergu.-on had been sworu oft tbe bench and dbentf Hay out of office during tbe trial, being of the murdered man. The trial lasted

relativ

all week and attracted the widest attention, the

>wded t

.-room being continually crowded to suffocaTiie case was given to the jury at 5 p. m.; were out eight houtx It was feared that the

.es run over tbe roll of inmates, we appy deathbed scenes of some and stify that Jesua's blood has washed i

recall the hear them

testify that Jesus’s blood has washed away their slut and made them Hit redeemed ones. AS we visit tbe bright, cheerful homes of others—aud there are many of them—hero ws see what the love of Christ can do in saving those who are

brought to Him by faith and praj aged by the past, we commit the H

care with thankftilnesH, and ask more abundant

blessings in tbe years to come.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the Bosrd of Managera. Mrs. M. M. Tomj, Troas.

Indianapolis, Dec. 81,1887.

The M. K. Miulalerlal Association. The subject for discussion at the regular meeting of Methodist ministers this forenoon wes the relation of evangeliste to the regular machinery of the Church. The gentlemen who were to lead in the question pleaded tor more time, on tbe groand of lack of thoroagh preparation, and the subject was postponed until ths next meeting. It was observed that the two gentlemen from Philadelphia aud Atlanta, who are here assisting in the great revivals now in progress at Blaokford-etreet and Roberta Park Churches were present, and the reporter’s evil spirit whispered that that foot might possibly have a taint connection with the postponement of the regular order ot the day. Rev. Mr. Dodge, of Atlanta, was invited to speak and gave a graphic description of the straggle for prohibition in his city. The poor success of ths Prohibition party be laid to the fact that the law still permitted the existence of wine rooms when in force, and these plaoee were made tbe cover for a great amount of liquor selling. When the question earns up a second time, a few week* ago, the victory of tbe liquor interests was achieved by a wholesale system of illegal voting. Mr. Dodge said ths temperance element bod discovered since tbs slootlon that no less than 1,600 illegal votes wars oast. Plenty of proof is to be had, but the matter is too large to grapple. Tbe plan now is to wait two years, when ths law provides for another election, and then watch the registration of voters which takes place previously and in which the frauds are found to have been perpetrated. In this way the better element are confident of victory. With the 1,600 illegal votes at the late eleetioa the majority for liquor was oaly 1,100. Rev. Joseph H. Smith, of Philadelphia, spoke briefly on the subjeot ot the prosperity ot the Church in tbe varions places in which he has labored. He also told of his experience in overwork. He preached 300 sermons in on# year and then had a etroke of paralysis, as was to have been expected. Both gentlemen speak in the highest terms of tho advaaeomeat of the cause of Christianity in Indian-

apolis.

Hendricas County Makes a Demand. At a msa* meeting of Republicans in Hendricks County, Saturday, a rsseljtetaa unanimously prevailed that the C^Sju Committee of Headricks County the Central Committee of Marion CeffiHp that then mast be a division of offloM on the judicial ticket, in advaaea of the Judicial Convention, and that after such division had been reached, then tbe matter of selecting a candidate for the position usigned should be left to the county to wbieh such position was givsa. In other word*, if Hendricks County is awarded the Judge, then the candidate shall be nomad by the Hendrieks County Republicans, while Marion County selects tba Proseoator,

or vioo versa.

ivei or me murdered mac

eek and attracted the wid court-room being con lion. The cate was f they were out eight hour*

wealth of the accused would liberate him. The murder grew out of an attempt by Roblnron to close uo a road which the Hayses were compelled

to use.]

Robert Burns’s Birtnuay Anniversary. The Caledonian Qaoitiog Club is making great preparations for the celebration' of the 129th birthday anniversary of Robert Burns, at Lyra Hall on Wednesday evening. The committee ot arrangements inelude Peter F. Bryce, R. M. Foster, David Nioolson, A. W. Prather John Wilkinson, David Lowe, James Calderbead, James N. Mnybew, John A. MeGaw, John Jenkins, W. L. Ramsey, J. B. Dobson and M. H. Rice, and John A. MeGaw, R. M. Foster, J. B. Dobson and David ix>we will constitute tbe floor managers. Precediog the dancing there will be a conoert, in which the Lyn Orchestra, ladies ot tbe Lyra Society, Andrew Smith, Miss Leoora Snider, Miss Lulu Schrader. B. F. Watte Sam L. Morrison, Miss Mary Downie, James Lindsay, and Messrs. Jones and Wirtswiil assist, and there will also be an address hr Johu L. Griffith, and readings by Geo. F.

Bass.

The Reading Circular. Philadelphia, Jannary 23.—President Corbin’s circular has not yet been distributed along tbe line, but the leaders of the strikers i%this city declare it a specious plea, which does not iairly state the facts. Jacob C. Casbell, secretary of the executive committee of the Reading Railroad Employes’ Convention has replied in a written statement. He declares that the railroaders’ strike was just and they were forced into it by the despotic action of the company. The general opinion is that the position of the company is impregnable, but that arbitratien will be accorded to the miners, aad that the railroaders will get left. Committee* For St. fasricK’a Day. At a joint meeting of the Irish societies yesterday afternoon, in arranging for St. Patrick’s Day celebration, James H. Deery. M. J. Burns and Wtu. Curry were appointed a committee on speakers; D. A. Sweeney, Wm. Page and John Lanaban on musio, and M. Gaynor, P. L. Mahoney and Johu O'Brien on hail. The several committees will hold a meeting February 5, at Parnell H ill. ’ Advance Wanted All Alo..g The Line. PITTSBURG, Pa., January 23.—The demand for au advance in wages is not confined to train men on the Pennsylvania Company’s linos. A member of the Brotherhood of Brakeman says a petition is now in the hands of the road officials of ths Pennsylvania Railroad for on advance on the Pitisburg and middle divisions Temporarily Out ol ttti»uie*s. Lancaster, Pa., January 23.—The licenses of sixty-six hotel and saloon-keepers and nine wholesale liquor dealers in this county expired Saturday night, and the proprietors will be compelled to atop selling until tbe 1st of April, when the Court will grant licenses under the new law. English Pofctottlce Con-piracy. London, January 23.—A gigantic conspiracy among postoffice employes has been discovered. Tbe object was the stealing of letters and valuables. It is said to have been so adroitly arranged that it was difficult to detect the guilty parties. An investigation is going on. PERSONAL.

George B. Tingle, of Montana, Government Agent at tbs Alaska Seal Islands, stopping at to* Bates House.

29, la in toe city,

He U aged thirty-eight, and unmarrie 8t. Andrew's Brotherhood, of Christ Church.

to-night John D. Campbell died at his residence on North Tennessee street, yesterday, after a year’s Illness. He wss well known from his long residence hers, and had been engaged In different businesses. At one time he published a weekly paper in Cincinnati. Ramabai, on educated Hludoo lady, who is visiting this country to raise funds for a acnool for ire at the >w night, rhuaaday nisht - Hon. John W. Foster, ex-Mlnlster to Mexico, en routs from that country to Washington, waa in tbe city yesterday. He says that Mexico la improving rapidly by the building of railroads, and tint there is great improvement in toe commercial conditions there. James D. Bafby. colored, one of the Bach? brother*, sod at cue time quite prominent a* a Republican ward politician, died Saturday evening with consumption, with which h* had long been afflicted. He waa ths first colored man to be appointed a deputy sheriff in this county. Charles Judson. who toe many years lived hero, led suddenly at Mushigau Uty yesterday. Thirty Tears ago Mr. Jndson was a clerk at tbs Bates House, of which ha father was proprietor. At tho time of his death he wfik a traveling agent for a Louisville tobaceo bouoe. He leaves a family^ his wile being a daughter of toe late Captain Vorheea. Mr. Judaou was well known among the merchants and oommarctal travelers of the State, having been on ths rood hr many yeara POREIGN NEWB.

An anti-oleomargarine law gosa Into sffoct hi Rngtahd to-day. ^ Iralandte ablaze with enthusiasm over the roArohbishop Ryan, of Philadelphia, on Saturday, delivered toe gift ot President Cleveland to the Pope. The Spanish Government has given orders to English houses lor comp equipage and hospital and other stores sufficient for a force of 25,000 men. The French and Russian embassador* to Turkey resent toe decision ot tbs Porte to employ Germans to assist ths Governor* of the prortnoos in developing agriculture and mining. M. Pasteups “rough en rabbit*” has had great meeem In an estate near Rfaelzns. The warren ha* been quite deserted. The savant wiU read a *P«r on the subject to the Institute of Medietas. The Pope, In receiving a deputation of Austrian tuna to-day, exhorted the CntheMo* ot Aestrla to exert ail their efforts to theend of hectoring the

He Believes That The Churches XVere Never Doing So Much as Now For the Masses.

Hon. R. P. Hammond, Jr., Surveyor General of California, is in tbe city. Mr. and Mm. Henry 8. Fraser arrived from the East lost night, and have taken aportmcuis at the Denison House.

The meeting of tbe Preabyterian ministers this morning was made unusually interesting, and in one sense important to all denominations, by the presentation of a paper by Rev. R. V. Hunter, of tbe Seventh Church, in which be discussed the problem, “It the Church No Longer in Sympathy With tbe Mamet?’’ “It the Cburob Drifting Away From the Maasee?’’ and “Is the Church Not Reaching the Great Body of the People?” As the foundation of what was to follow, he quoted the assertion by Dr. Piertoo, that “tbe churches seem to the lower classes to be be associated and identified with the higher classes of society; to be greatly in the interests of capital and culture; hence, tbe estrangement from the churches. And ag&io, churches are largely run by a monopoly of wealth, culture aud fashion. * * * The communion of saints is displaced by the communion of respectability.” Dr. Hunter also quoted from a Christian Union editorial, that “the poorest classes,” having reference to those herded together iu tenement houses in New York, were, “for the most part, left alone by the Christian community,” and that, “while we are sending missionaries abroad, aud we are tending all too few, heathenism is making game on our own shores and in the shadow of our own church steeples.” The argument followed, on the part of Mr. Hunter, that if these tears have any foundation in fact it is high time the Church was bestirring herself and mending the fault. He theu advanced the proposition that believers in the Christian religion pointed with pride to the influence ot the Church upon individual society and national life in the past, and that they had been taught to believe that the Church had been growing almost uniformly since the time ot Christ. To gain this progress it must have had some sympathy with the people and some power over them. “Until modern times,” he said, “the Gospel creed has been moving forward; if it is now at a stand-still or retrograding, we ought to know it.” He interpreted the word “church” to mean “that divine institution which is for the salvation ot men, and of which Jesus Christ has been tbe founder on earth,” and “masses” to include “all classes outside of the visible church, whether in this country or other countries, rich or poor, learned or ignorant,” and, while not claiming that the Church was perfect, and admitting that there was room tor improvement, atill ths assertion followed that if it had fallen into the hands of the rich, and if it had swung away from tbe masses, and it it was true that the unchurched crowds i n the city were growing faster than the Church, then it was plain that the Cnurch was not doing tbe work it has done heretofore. Mr. tinnier held at length that the Chnrch was not designed to champion the interests of any single class, bat that the Gospel was for all men alike, striking at the very root of ail class tronble, and asking man to iove hia neighbor as himselt. It was intended to regenerate man, king and sabject, employer and employe alike, leading him to be just and give justice, and ali reforms along this line for nineteeu centuries have bean suggested I 2 * and fostered by Christian teachings. Mr. iiunter followed the practices and principles of the Church from the time of Moses to the present, showing its tender leaning to the poor and unfortunate, and claiming that the spirit and ambition of the founders ol the Christian religion were tavorabl* toward tbe common people and the poor, aod he showed by comparison that while Christian charity was self-denying, heathen liberality was at the basis of selfseeking. This comparison demonstrated that in the history of the early church, the giving was systematic; it was a free gift and part of the Christian faith, and it was applied when there was actual distress. It was also shown that tbe hospital and asylum were institutions belonging to tbe sympathetic Christians, and that there was abundant evidence supporting the theory that this form ot charity was the child of the Cflurcb. And still another line ot evidence was quoted, showing that the Chnrch in the past was in the deepest sympathy with the masses, lor Jesus Christ was not only of the common people, but tie certainly preached afoipel suited to the poor os well as the rich. And this was true ot his apostles, headed by St. Paul, aud of all tbe evangel jit* from that dav until the present. Aud Mr. Hunter claimed that tbe majority ot the Christian people will agree that the Church it evangelical in tone to-day as compared with the past, and that a fair ariticism of the Gospel teaching of to-day will demonstrate that its practical side is being held up and emphasized as never before. Still farther, there never was a time when benevolence was more emphasized by tbe Church than at present, and this benevolence reaches the sick, the homeless, hungry, naked, ignorant and unchurched; the ministry is suntained; thousands of churches or* built; colleges and theological schools are supported for the training of the yoath; missionaries are sent abroad; hospitals, homes for the friendless, placet of reform for drunkards and abandoned women, kindergarten schools for the poor, are at band, and the public charities, under control of the varions State Governments, are the product of Christian civilization. Mr. Hunter, however, was not prepared to deny that some of the leading churches pursued a course tending to alienate the working classes, and that ther* was a frigid atmosphere in some churohas calculated to bring on spiritual malaria among ths plainer people; but be held, on the other hand, that people without means and culture are so matt me* unreasonable and over-sensitive. Too many reqairo the family which dividea iu pew with tbe stranger to taka him into their parlor and social circle. “There should be a democratic spirit among Christians,” he argued, “aud yet ous of the fundamental principles of democracy it the liberty of choosing one’s society, and while the rich and poor should be treated alike in cburob life, home life is another sphere and should be so understood. And yet while too many wealthy churohas have become cion houses for snobbery, there asver was a time when the wealthy ehurohes of the oitis* were doing •• much for the poor as now.” Mr. Hunter believed that the Church was awakening more and more to the necessity of looking after that mass of paople in the cities who feared neither God nor man; for unless this be done, by and by they will govern the cities, the cities Will govern the country, and ths nation will be in periL Tbe work of the evangelical unions and the Y. M. C. A. was cited in proof of this proposition. He also showed what was being done in the way of missionary effort, and that the Churon was pressing the printing press, the telegraph, tho steamship, Christian literature, large means, rapid transit, enlarged Christian views and the Holy Ghost into this service, that the masses may be reached. In followingup his inquiries in this direction, Mr. Hunter addressed the following questions to three average churches in each synod: (1) “What per cent of your church membership belongs to tho laboring class, tho same including wage workers aad moderately well-to-do farmer-?’’ In a large number of the replies toe percentage in no case was iven below 60, while it was placed at 70, 75, 0 and up to 100 per oenL (2) "Are tbe common people being reached by the churches in your communities, in proportion to thoir numbers, with the rich?" Nine out ot ten answers were affirmative. Questions were also addressed to a number of leading clergymen and laymen ia the Preebyterimn end other denominations. "Have the Proteetant Churohas of modern times drifted away froaa Use masses? If se. what ale (ha eaueea aad what

the remedy?” Such men as Dre. Hall, Crosby, Herrick, Johnston, Cuyler, Palmer of New Orleans, Lorimer, Professors Harris of Yale, Morris of Lane Theological Seminary, Joseph Cook, President Fisher of Hanover, Payne of Ohio Wesleyan University, and others, in answering,hold thattno Chnrch has not drifted away from tbe masses, while Dr. Pierson, Pentecost, and a few others, claim tbe contrary. Eight to nine-tenths stand against the few. So much for testimony favoring the theory that the Church was never so near the masses. Still, Mr. Hunter admitted that the Chnrch waa not doing what it might and ought to do. Some churches are too arutocratic, others too careless and selfish; some ministers care for nothing save their own support; too much money ia put into .many church buildings: ths pew system is a niee thing for tbe selfish church members, but a curse to the cause of Christ. Lastly, travel, toil and pleasure, in some instances, have made inroads upon the Church, crippling it and hindering the work that ought to be done for the masao. Tho argument followed that the present condition of things could be bettered by concert of action by evangelical denominations; largeheartedneaa on part of pastor and peopla •bowu toward strangers aud neighbors; house to house visitation by church members, carrying the Gospel to the masses; higher consecration on the part of church members, and a better understanding of tbe value of a soul. After Mr. Hunter bad concluded his paper, there was but little if any discussion, there being a general concurrence therein, mors particularly with reference to his conclusions. He was warmly commeded on the strength of the same. HUSBAND VS. WIFE.

A Muncte Lady Leaves Home and Refuses to Be Reconciled to Her Husband.

LOCAL PICKUPS. James Gibson and James Donovan are In froubie, charged with stealing >L84 from Wiley Harper’s Magazine and tho Atlantic Monthly for February bare been received by Cathcart, Cleloud <t Ux A fine orayon portrait of tbe late Michael F. Shields now hangs ia the City Clark’s office, toe gift ot the mother ot ths deosassd. William Anderson end Charles Von camp have been given ten days Work House sentence for associating with the iU feme element George W. Anderson, a New York traveling man, was caplased Saturday night by W. 0. Pah tenon in satisfaction of a sleigh rldiug bill and Patterson got his money.

Sin in me rnenas church, corner of Delaware and St Clair (tracts, at 2:30 to-morrow (Tuesday) afternoon. John Benson, the pauper with 18.000 In Govscwment bonds, for whom Commissioner Uahm w guardian, attempted suicide yesterday at the . &ot he only succeeded In inflict, tag alight injuries upon himselt A number who attended the rtoeptioa given Esmond* and O'Connor at Masonic Hall are making considerable criticism, alleging that there has been no report of toe disposition of the funds contributed on that occasion to the eeuae of Ireland. A statement le called for. Clara Clinton. 234 East Washington street. hefors the Mayor this mositagVlto Tterrtbly disfigured Usee, the result of a Mow wftobrere knucklas, admfnisterad by John H. Duffy. Ths latter admitted his guilt, and he was assassad fiat 4hfi40H. MUtaSfi WogkSSta

MR. SPAAN’S STORY

AS NARRATED TO THS JURY.

A Detailed Account Of His Action Before The Canvassing Board Aad What Was Done There,

Mrs. W. I. Priestly, of Mancie, accompanied by her sister. Mias Grace Steadman, tied to this city Saturday night, and she was followed yesterday by her husband, and lost night the ladies were traced to the California House, where they were stopping. Mrs. Priestly refused all invitations to return home,ami about 3 o'clock this morning Priestly attempted to have a capias issued.claimtug that she had $400 of his money and a quantity of household goods, but 'Squire Feiblcman refused. This forenoon, however, Mrs. Priestly appeared before the 'Squire with her sister, and stated that she had left her husband because of his high temper and dissipated habits, and that nothing could induce her to return. Site also stated that she had taken only her personal effects and about $125 in money, which be had given her from time to time and which she had saved, and, owing to her delicate condition, she proposed to use this money until she was able to support herself. There is considerable disparity in their ages, the husband being nearly sixty, while she is about thirty. Their acquaintance begau in a novel way, he having rescued her from the flames in Leeds, England, and courtship and marriage was the sequence. Miss Steadman stated that she crossed the water at the earnest intercession of Mr. Priestly and her sister, nine months ego, but that she had not seen a happy day since her arrival, owing to his conduct. Amusements. One of the most attractive events of the season is ths appearance of the Bostonians in English opera at the Grand Opera House the first three nights of this week. The advance sale of seata has been very large for every performance. The company is sixtyfive strong, with an orchestra of fifteen, with new and superb costumes and scenery. The repertoire for this week will be: Monday, Oflenbacb’s “The Poachers,” new in English; Tuesday, Von Suppe’s “Fatinitza,’ special revival, with gorgeous scenery and imported costumes: Wednesday matineo, Auber’s “Fra Diavolo;” Wednesday svening, Serpette’s “Fanchionette.” In the latter opera occurs the sabot dance of tha Auvergnats, by Marie Stone aud W. H. McDonald, which is still laughed over iu many cities. The principal lingers are Mane Stone, Agee* Huntington, Juliette Corden, Camille Muori, Lottie Cruiksbank, Men* Clealy, Tom Karl, H. C. Barnabee, W. H. MacDonald, George Frothiugham, Ricardo Ricci, Wm. A. Xanten, F. W. Miller, J. A. Montgomery. ‘ True Irish Hearts,” a new drama, said to be a very excellent one, is tbs attraction at the Museum all the week. Tne toboggan slide is drawing big crowds. It will be open while the good weather lasts. Professor John M. Coulter, of Wnbash College, will lecture to-morrow night in the Y. M. C. A. course on “Charles Darwin.” An Old Firm Sells Out. At the clooe of business hours Saturday evening, the employes of Byram, Cornelius A Co. were notified that tbe establishment had been sold bodily to D. P. Erwin & Co., who were recently burned ont in the great fire, and that the new firm would coma into immediate possession. The consideration is understood to be in excess of $300,000, but ali parties are reticent The retiring firm has been in existence aboat forty years, and was oue of the best-known iu the Stats. Originally it was Oliver Tousey, and then Tousey A Eddy, but in 1855 it was changed to Tousey A Byram, and in I860 to Kennedy, Byram A Co. In 1870 Mr. Kennedy retired, and the firm became Byram, Cornelius A Co., but Mr. Tousay continued his interest until hia death, in 1678. The Oldest Mon in the City. Concerning tha discussion relative to who ia ths oldest man now iu tbe city, tbe dietinotion is claimed for Michael Shoo, who resides with his son, 201 North Pine street, and who was born on St. Michael's Day, November, 1781. Mr. Shea is still in good health. He prepares the stove-wood which is used in the household, looks after tha cows, and attends cbnreh services every Sonday, walking eight squares and mors in doing so. Arrested For FeiJ urjr. Harry Johnson, 30 Sonth West street, was arrested on a charge of making false affidavits, at ths instance ot Frank Hays, and he will have a hearing before 'Squire Smook on Saturday. It is alleged that be mortgaged a quantity of houshold goods to 'Squire Seibert and afterward did the same with Frank Hays and Wm. A. Reading, in each instance making affidavit that tbe goods were free ot incumbrance. Johnson waa unable to give bond.

Tha cross examination of W. F. A. Bernhamer, in tha conspiracy trial Saturday afternoon, was long drawn oat, but his answers were not as prompt and of such u semi-dramatic character as they were when his story was told in ths direct examination. In the former trial, he said, he had made no effort to prove a good character. Sine* than, an effort had beau made in tba oounty courts to remove him from u guardianship. The charges mads were that he had treated oa* of his wards badly, and bad mads improper proposals to another. He was removed by tbe Court, but the qaeatioa was now pending oa appeal. Sixteen years ago, he said, be was indioted three or four time by Republican grand juries, under tbe State laws,

but was never tried.

A. F. Fisher, editor of the German Catholic paper, testified that Stephen Mauler was an upright and honorable man. R. F. Stewart, a postoffic* inspector, testified that on the 13th of December 1886, he had met Sam Perkins and questioned him about the tailv-sbeet forgeries. All that Perkins had said to him was “I do not know what others did; I kuow what 1 did.” He said that he did not testify to this in the former trial because be was not iu the city, but afterward he told Mr. Spaan that he considered it an

important matter.

There were not more than twenty spectators in the court room this morning: when the trial was resumed. All the attorneys were present except Mr. Smith, whose train was delated, and Defendant Coy was about, smiling and urbane as usual, and apparently busv in teeing that tbedesired witnesses were present. It was nearly 11 o’clock when tbe court was called to order, and Henry N. Spaan was oalled to the stand. In an introdnetorv way, in answer to Jadge McNutt’s questioning, he said that he was thirtysix years of age, a practicing attorney, and that he had lived in Indianapolis since 1876. He was employed by Isaac King, Democratic candidate for Sheriff, Christian Brink and John E. Sullivan to represent their interest at the meeting ot the Canvassing Board at the election of 1886. All these gentlemen, be said, were elected by (mail majorities, and it was his business to see that the count was conducted fairly, so far as his clients were concerned. At one time during tbe canvass there was doubt whether or not Sullivan was elected Clerk He said that when the controversy arose over the vote for Sullivan aad Rollins, he. as attorney tor tbe former, had been called upon to give hU opinion os to the proper melbod of procedure by insisting that the vote should be counted from the tally-sheet or tbe certificate oa the poll-book, when the two differed. It was finally agreed that thia

should be done. \

“At this time,” asked Judge McNutt, “did you know of any arrangement or conspiracy that had been made to change or tamper with

any ot the tally-sheets?”

”1 certainly did not,” answered the witness

emphatically.

In answer to a general question, asking him to give an account of tbe happenings at tbe Canvassing Board, Mr. Spaan gave a detailed narration of tbe proceedings. He said that be bad come into the meeting after it was organized, and at tbe time there was a controversy a* to who should act as elerk of tbe Board. By a resolution it waa decided that County Clerk McLain should act oa clerk himself, but afterward, by general agreement, his deputy (Mr. Joyce) was allowed to assist him. Before tbe canvass began Mr. Frank Landers said that he did not have his election papers with him, and another inspector named Meyers mod* the same statement. About this time 8. E. Perkius came to him (tbe witness) and told him that Henry Werbe had jumped out of the window with tbe papers lu the Thirteenth Ward. “I told Perkius,” continued Mr. Spaan, “to get Landers to make a motion that whenever tbe oatsida tally-sheets were not present the poll-books should be sent for. Perkins wont to Landers and whispered to him, and tfie latter made the motion, which was carried, and ths bags

were sent for.”

Mr. McNutt—Did you about that time say to Perkins, “What in the hell do you mean by doing that; how 0*0 w* use the altered tally-sheets if that motion is carried?” Mr. Spaan—I certainly said nothing of the kind, for I wo* iu favor of the motion and had received not the slightest intimation that any tally-sheets had bitea, or woald be

changed.

Contiouing, the witness said that when tbe dispute aroee over the Hisey telly-sheet, Chairman Bernhamer decided that they could not send for the sealed bag containing (he poll books. Then followed an argument, in which Mr. Elam took one side and tbe witnees the other, over the point ia discussion, an outline of which the witness gave the jury, reading tha provisions of the statute, which he cited in support of tbe position he then assumed. After this argument was oonoluded the chairman announced that It waa the decision of tbe board that the ssaled-bog and poll-books could not be sent lor, in eases whore the tallysheets were present “Captain Many then oalled me np to look at the tallysheet,” said the witness, and attar I bad examined it, I said, “This vote has certainly been changed, and that, too, quita recently.” In giving an account of the wrangle ever the Lorenz Schmidt papers ho said there was great noise and confusion. The Republicans were yelling “Ctueinuoti” and “Chicago,” and tbe Democrats were veiling “Hayes,” "1876,” "Dan Lemon,” and one excited Democrat, he thought it was Sam Dinnia, stood on a chair end did nothing bat yell "Rats.” Mr. Schmidt was greatly excited, and he (the witnees) told him he had better sit down, as a reporter of tbs Journal (Mr. Wilkins) was right there, taking down what he said, and ha would probably be misrepresented, no matter what he said. VT. F. Christian also weat to Schmidt and said to him "You are making a damned fool of yonrself; sit down. 7 ’ Again Mr. Bernhamer ruled that tbo boll-books eouid not be sent for. Along toward morning Mr. Spaan recollected seeing John Counsel man sitting over in the corner asleep, with hia tally-papers stieking out of his pocket. Before Connselman was called, Mr.Sjullivan and Mr. Coy came to him (the wits ms) with a great deal of toocera and told him thata number of the inspectors would not sign tho returns because obaogea had boon made. They wanted to know what the effect of such a thing would be. “I told them,” said Mr. Spaan, "that I did aot know, bat would look np the law oa tho sabiaet. While we were ducoseiag It, I said that there was so much noise and cob fusion there that a person wold aot think oonseeatiyaly. Coy said. "•Let's go to tae law library, where we won’t

ation of Mr. Spaan. Tba lattar denied that, oa tha former trial, ha hrf testified that Perkiae told him aboat Mr. Werbe taking the Thirteenth Ward Precinct after this tally-sheet waa canvassed at tba masting of tha board. Mr. Claypool then road from a newspaper report of tho evidence of the last trial that which pertained fa thia qoestioa, which stated that Parkina had told tba witnees aboat this Werbe matter just before tha investigation by Commissioner Yen Buraa. Mr. Spaan said ha bad testified to this aad

now reaffirmed it.

Mr. Claypool—Whan that Firet Ward die. camion was up yon magnanimously allowed your client (Mr. Snllivan) to looafiya TOfse by taking tha vote from the tally-shoot in-

stead of the poll-book?

Mr. Spaan—There waa no magnanimity about it. I simply wanted so me definite method of procedure to bo adopted which would be aa fair lor one side as tbs other. Mr. Claypool directed his questioning larger ly to oumaoint, and that was to prove, If possible, that Mr. Spaan mad* no protest against counting the votes from the forged tallysbeeu, and be explained this by saying that be said nothing, for the doubts reason that a motion had been adopted prohibiting oataiders from speaking, and another motion had been adopted that in no ease should the s-aled liegiand poll-pooka be sent for. Mr. Spaan testified on the former trial, but bis evidence this morning was much more in detail and circumstantial. Tha account he gave of tbe proceedings and his connection with them lasted more than aa hour, and. it was a consecutive and evidently carefully considered story. Mr. McNutt did not ask more than half a dozen queatioqs, and then only to direct attention to some particular points. In bis testimony, Mr. Bpaan gave explanations of the various incidents with which his nama had been connected, by the other witnesses, particularly with reference to the consultation between him and Coy in room 59. Hit evidence, detailed os it was, was given in an interesting manner, and was listened to very attentively by the jurors. Oo tho cross-examination there waa u constant cross-firing between him aod Attorney Claypool,which the Coart was compelled to stop several times. Because or thia, and tbe impressive manner in which Mr. Spaan gave his testimony, his examination was the moat interesting of the

trial thus far.

Mr. Stephen J. Mattier, one of the defendants, wss tbe first witness called this afternoon. Mr. McNutt asked bim about his age. nativity, etc., nnd when he asked if he was a man ot family, the witness was unable to answer for a time, the tears running down his fneo. Mr. McNutt answered lor him, that bis wife was dead aud he had children. He testified that he wu inspector of tho Third Precinct of the Thirteenth Word, and that after the count was concluded he" left the ballot-box containing all tha papers with Mr. Vogt, the Democratic judge, and on tha day the Canvassing Board met he took the outside papers from the box, und carried them to tbe board. He said that he had never been in room 59 ot the Court House; thbt he had been in no room with Coy and Parkins, and that his tally-sheet* had not been cbanqcd by Parkins or anybody else. He wu sure that no change had been made ia his tally-sheete before he sui rendered them to the chairman of the Canvassing Board. Perkins bed asked him to hand Hisey's tally-sheets to him. and he had hunted bim np aud given them to bim. After Perkins bed been arrested before Commissioner VanBurea, Perkins bed come to bim (the witness) four or five time* and asked him for money to help defray hi* expenses. Finally he told Perkins that

he would nc the latter sat _

Charles Mittay _ ^ bar-tenders, heard this conversation.’ Tho witness said that he had aovar heard that anything was wrong with his tally-eheeU until he f wu brought before the federal Kraud Jury,six months after the election, end then, tor the first time, he saw that changes had been mads. Mr. Mauler stuck to hia story on cross-examination and daniedknowledgs of any conspiracy to change tally-

ot give him any money, and id, "Then 111 do you np” Jay and ‘Georg* Reis, bis

ANNUAL MEETING OF A. P. A.

Some Sectional Fooling Aroused—Awards Computed To-Day at Poultry show.

The regular annual bosineae muting of flu American Poultry Asaooiation wu oalled b order in the parlors of tbs Denison Houst this afternoon at 2 o’clock. The chief bosk ness wu the elution of officers, over which a warm contest is promised. The fight bu become sectional, and the leading candidates are from the But and West. Candidates for the presidency, so tar u known, include Philander Williams, Tsunton, Mass.; Colonel Fred Shield, Belleville, 111.; Frank Mortimer, Potuviile. Pe., and F. C. Mansfield, *f Michigan. For the office of secretary and treasurer tbe candidates are Richard Trnella, Montmorency, Ind.; George W. Mitchell, Bristol, Conn.; Cyrus Neal, Marion, Ind., and Walter Elliott, Shelbyville, Ind. Espuial importance is attached to the elution ot president, u tbe new official will have the naming of tho committees on revision of the standards, and whila u a rule Western men want a radical system of changes, thou from the East prefer the standards u they are at present. A large number of awards on poultry have bun made and 'this work will doubtless bo concluded to-day. There ia evidently no sectional feeling displayed by the judges u the prizes go to ovary State repreunted. It is gratifying to note that a liberal share of them remain in Indiana, which now atands clou to the head u a poultry-raising State. A number ot noted people nr* attending the poultry exhibit to-day, including J. K. Felek, Sr., of Natick, Mass., known as the king bu among poultrv raison; Robert Braden, of Dayton. O., editor of tbo Ohio Poultry Journal; E. J. Ward, editor Poultry Journal of Chicago, 111.: S. W. Guthrie, Secretary and Treasurer of tbo Prario State incubator Company of Homer City, Pa.; S. E. Orr, editor ot National Stockman aad ^ Farmer.

Poultry Notos.

W. T. Fenton, of Ottumwa, la., seenru thru cub prizu for bia exhibit of Whit*

Cochins.

Tbe various poultry periodicals ore offering yearly subscriptions or space advertising to

winners of certain premium*.

Knapp Bros., of Fabiaa, N. Y., have the largest number of exhibits from the greatest distance and secure the five-doliar cun prize. C. H. Johnson, of Ruahville, lad., aoeared the ton-dollar cash prize offered by tbe ctaciation for largest aad beat axhibit of Buff Cochins; also a two-dollar cub prim tor

same variety aad a sotting of eggs.

Wright aad Hoy, of ladiaoapolls, are fooling happy over having taken first on Black Minorca pullet over Mr. Mortimer, ot whom they pure baud the eggs from which the pullet was batohed. This is their first

exhibit.

Tha Tippeoaau Clnb «f Indianapolis aad Marion County will visit the poultry show

_ to-morrow afternoon ia a body. Thu wellbe disturbed.’ We started out together, Coy known eiub consists ot eighty members tha In advance. Somebody stopped me in the ball youngest of whom is sixty-eight and the old. and Cor weat 10. Afterward I went dowa —* — ’

tbe hall to fied him. I tried the door of the

law library bnt it was locked. I saw a light farther down tbo ball aad went there and saw Coy ia a room (No. 69.) I went ia aad and he and I lookad np the provisions of the •tetuts. We were ia there some time, both of us sitting at a table, I reading tho statutes and be reading Tbe Newa. He went out of tbo room first, aad whan we got in tbe hall w* met tho Journal reporters—Wilkins sad Dennis. Tha latter asked what we had been doing in there, and I explained, but they apparently doubted what I said. When we returned to the Canvassing Board Connmlmaa was giving ia his returns, standing in a stooping, cowering position, aad John B. Elam was asking him questions very rapidiy. ! thought Oouasaimaa waa drank, and I told him that ho had batter go aad sit dowa. Ho slunk away, aad that waa the last I saw of him. Neither Mr. Coy nor myoall had nay tally-ehaets with as whaa wo

were ia ream 59.”

Mr. Clay pool eoadastsd the eromexamia-

44t on* hundred aad time yean of age. T. F. McGraw, Jr., of Springfield, O., la carrying off a large number of prisce on Buff

Cochins including

the seventy-;

Sid Conger,« wjm* i*w« wbiod, several cash prims aad a para breed Buff Coehia F. A. Mortimer, of Fottsville, Pa., the large importer of Miporeas aad Dorkings, hu taken over fifty premiums aad special prise*. In addition to those published this morning, he goto special premiums offered for beet Minoron bon, beet white Dorking eoek aad pullet, and for beet colored and silver-grey Dorkings.

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Washington. January 2X-I»dtaaa, HHaoia aad Miehigan-Colder fair weather, preoeded by snow ia lower Michigan; winds bcoosniag light to fresh northwesterly. local TsssnaaTvaa. iiTSK-TSlS! ■**

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