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-ii m . t K. im "B WHELDOH & MERRILLl tgJL,, jCZ jji jR!! JH JkAtAjAJltJ WHELDOH 4 MERRILL i I ' awgiiMD Jiffrtttjg fielfr puts fttw.. IOEss. j J ifjp " VOL. XXXIV NO. 130. . SPBmGETELD, O., THTJBSD AT EVENING MAY 3i. 1888. PRICE TWO CENTS. ilW. WEATHERFACTS. PmfUin miTlM! TENTHANNIVERSARY. M(W GLEANINGS. ?".,X, J'" I SHERIDAN'S RIDE. I 3L-A.OE3 I "ftllft i I Am l T 1 II P III I IIIIH A uucgnixui oociw AUKir at tonaa llimtw - . BIBtlll ! - ... .-. - . . . " - " -"" i I -tf JKIItS. -1 W-sa:eTO. MaySL-'-Ohlo:! I . 111 ill II I 111 I - Evenlnc. B-jjjtilT 5JtnwIiairweSSST empr"!j-J """ Mr. and Mrs. Etl Elwell eelebrlted the in,.; jents and Features of the Demonstra-WW- ' -J 4:13 P. M. Knth anniversary of their raarriagelMt j-jr,,. Gnatert PtaJ. Erer Wil li Ulfe evening. Qu1te-n-numberof-menibers-of , . ,. .. . ., UK VDDtwprtrr t II 1 " ' " fl . May 31. i888. A NATIONAL CONVENTION. 1 WISE IN THIS DAY! Glutton One that digs his grave his teeth. Wise Man One that always carries an umbrella. That used to be the ac cepted saying. -But we have improved on it. Now it is : Wise Man One who buys his outerwear and underwear, clothes, hats and furnishings at The When. Wife of Wise Man One who buys "hubby" his cravats, handkerchiefs, hats and "sich" at The When. Mother of Wise Man One who buys the children's spring suits, Star shirt waists and all the belongings for the boy at The When. Wise Workers Those like The When who, year after year, make improvement in their goods. This year there is a finish, style and good taste in our goods higher than has ever yet been reached, and still a workingman's suit for $3.75 can't be equaled elsewhere under $6. Wise People Generally Those who deal at THE WHEN, 25 and 27 West Main Street. A GREAT UNDERTAKING! We are going to make a great effort Tomorrow to beat all our previous records of Blue Friday Sales. It is a great undertaking, "but we have grand material to work with, and, knowing the wonderful things we have 'to offer, we feel confident that 'tomorrow will be the "Banner .Blue Friday." Colored all-silk-satin Rha dames, all shades, actual value .$1.25 to $1.75 a yard; our ,price tomorrow 75c a yard. Genuine Smyrna Rugs. iSiza 1Sx3S, tomorrow, 51.00 worth Si 00. " 21H5, 1.50, " 2.25. " 2x51, " 2.25, " 3.50. " 30x60, " 3.00, " 4.50. " 30x72, " 4.00, " 0.00. 10,000 YARDS. We bought 10,000 Yards of Cream Orien tal and Egyptian Lace, which we sell tomorrow In strips of five yards. The actual value of the goods Is 10c, 15c, 20c, 25c, 35c and 50c a yard. Tomorrow's prices will be 5c, 8c, 10c, 1-Xc and 15c a yard. Dress Trimmings. Tomorrow's sale of Dress Trimmings will be the sensation of the ear. We will sell the most desirable Braid Dress Trimmings in white, mahogany, goblin, navy, tans, greens, cardinal, browns and blacks, all hand-made goods, and sold by us and every other dealer at S 1.25 a yard; our price tomorrow 25c a yard. 300 black and colored Beaded Dress Sets, sold by us at 51.50 a set; our price tomor row 75c a set. Silk and Dress Cords and Tassels In all the new shades, actual value SI. 25 ; our price tomorrow 75c. You will make a mistake if you do not read every word in this advertisement. T.H.WILL DISTRICT Messenger SERVICE. Telephone 150. THE TAX COMMISSION. Oscar X.Martin, Esq., Appointed a Mem ber The Meeting. Judge White today appointed Oscar T. Martin. q . a member of the tax com mission to succeed the late Mr. Fields, who-io membership was made tacant by both ma drain, ana we expunuuu oi uis temi, which occurred almost slmultan miy. Tne commission is now composed ot Mr. George IL Frey, Mr. John H. Tboiuas Mtj or Kelly, Mr. Martin and So lictor SumnirTM, ex-ofliclo. The commission will bold its preliminary meeting some night next week. A hot season of work Is before them, as taxation affairs were never to Important as now. Mr. Martin's appointment Is regarded with satisfaction. Cannod goods at Allen's. ROB & - . MfaV JB..W The Prohibitionists Organize at Indianap olis Today and Flank Down $40,000. The Woman hufTraee Basinets to be Dis cussed rhil Sheridan Better De partment of Labor BUI Pluses the Senate and House. By the Associated Treat. IndiajiAPOUS, May 31. Prohibition National convention convened at 9 a. m. Committee on rules reported debate to be confined to five minutes to each delegate.no one to speak more than once on one question, absent delegates to be voted in proportion to those present, nominating speeches to be confined to one for each state office. A motion to extend the debate on the suffrage plank to four hours, leading speakers to be selected by the two parties and confine the debate to them was, voted down. The report was adopted. The report of the committee on finance recommends the adoption of the national committee's plan already formulated for an assessment by states, with the additional provision that voluntary contributions be taken in convention. The convention, under the leadership of J. G. Evans, of Illinois, next proceeded to the collection of voluntary contributions. A subscription of 81,000 from P. F. Sturtevant, of Boston, was followed a second later by another thousand from It. IL McDonald, of California. Then came James B. Ilobbs, Illinois, with 81,000; W. J. Demorest, of New York, 81,000. From this the amounts went down to S500. The Missouri delegation pledged 81.000, as did also delegates from Portland, Oregon, J. G. Johnson, Grand Kaplds, Mich., pledged a like sum. The subscrip tions, as they grew smaller in amount. Increased In numerical value, reaching nearly 825.000. Near the close of these proceedings great enthusiasm was creat ed by a subscription of. 85,000 by A. Wheel er, of Chicago. On the announcement that the California delegation had given 83,000, Mr. Sturtevant, of Boston, raised bis to 82,000, and thus the excitement continued, each subscription being received with re newed applause and cheering. An inci dent received with perhaps the greatest ap plause was the announcement by Mr. Dickie of a subscription of 81,000 by a Catholic priest of St. Paul, whose annual subscription he announced as 8500, Rev. Father Mahoney, who afterwards addressed the assembly. The convention was invited to Music ball, Cincinnati, O.. Friday evening,, to at tend a ratification meeting at which Gov. St. John and other prohibition leaders, in cluding Dr. I. K. Funk, of New Yert. and llev. Sam Small, of Georgia, are expected to speak. Adjournment was taken until 2 o'clock. CENERAL SHERMAN SNUBBED. While Grover, the Fisherman, Views the Ceremonies the Old Veteran alts In His Boons. New Youk, May 31. It leaked out yester day afternoon that in the arrangements for Decoration Day, so as to make it accord with a democratic administration, no ad mission to the ceremonies of the day was extended to General W. T. Sherman, who lives now at the Fifth Avenue hotel. While the bands were playing and the mili tia and veterans marching in review before the grand stand In Madison Square, where President Cleveland stood, surrounded by members of his cabinet, the grim and griz zled old veteran, who led the armies of the union to success, was sitting in his mom, not half a block away, musing on the fate which would turn into mockery the day set to honor the soldiers be commanded. There were sadness and tremor In his voice when a friend who had heard of the situa tion, called and spoke about it, and he re gretfully admitted that It appeared that they had forgotten him. General Sheridan Easier. Washington, May 31. The following bulletin was Issued this morning, after con sultation at 8 a. m.: Since the alarming oc currence noted in the bulletin Issued at 1.30 p. m., General Sheridan has slowly recovered from his prostration. Ills breathing has grown easier and pulse stronger. lie lias slept pretty well during the last few hours. 9 a. m.: There has been no change since the above was issued. Accidental 8hootlng-A Killed. Young Wife Chicago, May 31. This momlng David IL Colvert, who lives at 105 Burling street, was cleaning a revolver and it went off, the ball striking his 17-year-old wife In the left breast, causing her instant death. Col vert Is under arrest awaiting the action of the coroner's jury. lie claims that the shooting was accidental. The General Conference. Nkw York, May 31. Bishop Fitzgerald presided for the first time In today's ses sion of the Methodist Episcopal general conference. A large number of delegates have returned to their homes. Keports providing for the union of Methodists of all nationalities were adopted. Department of Labor. WASHKOTOjr. May 3t Hnrmg-Th--, c inference report on the bill creating thr de parment or labor was accepted, and Kte bill passed in substantially the samejoape as it came from the senate. jg Low Fares. CmcAOor May 31. The round trip rate between Chicago and Louisville and Chi cago and Cincinnati has been made 88. THE WORST YET. Owen GafTney Arrested for Stealing a Cooked Ham at a Wake. Officers Mast and Greaney arrested a no torious young scamp named Owen ("Only'') Gaffney last night for stealing a ham last Saturday night The theft was a novel one. A wake was In pro gress at the resldeace of a Catholic family named Garrety, at the corner of Pleasant and Scott streets, and there being a good many strangers and relatives present it was necessary to provide refreshments for them. Among the viands was a cooked ham.whlch Gaffney made away with entire. Another oung fellow Is into the Job. Strawberries, pineapples and bananas at Allen's, 18 east UIgh street ! -.. , .-fttWStSfe. JL.& ; A .. ...,., i rifa-S-r . LiJg&g tentoa-Bclhardr-NaSlkJ&iaroa'e-MUP tant,--which-organ!zatlon Mrr-Etwell is thfrlionored-lst ileutenant,-wer-present asH followsr Captain W. H. Elwell, wife and and two daughters, L. IL Fahnstock and wife, M. M. Kaufman and wife, F. L. Leonard, Wm. Needles and wife, J. P. Smith, G. J. Wones and wife, ILL Shaffer and wife, F. E. Burley, wife and son, Lafayette Smith and wife. Dr. Brinkman and wife, Chas. Telton and wife, C. W. Lannon and wife, William Ilelster. AUlflUg' hf-. pr.an orcrc, Mrs. A. G. Bethard and daughter. Mrs. Ed. Clipplnger, the Misses Falrchild, Miss Minnie Tavenner, Joel Funk and family, N. G. Kershner and wife. W. C. Gordon and wife, John Gowdy and wife, Mrs. W. II. Elwell and daughter. Miss Ida, Mrs. Lohrer and little daughter, Mrs. S. L. Laybourn and two children, J. N. Sidenstick and wife. Mrs. L. B. Clemens. Mrs. Etta ITnllinirnr. Nfial Summers and fanillv. - ft t-Hl-MH'ur f'"- lf "T pTtnn;Wirnmii FlTTfll-rn-i 1? """"" An excellent suDDer was served and enjoyed by those presents aiid-4b-avaainjryfS9uiileataUy4 sprnt by ill linn fmtinnnr liin nwrr wto hue cake mnaroanten wttn uuwb Hnka-and-othtremblemg-of Odd-TeHo-nf- thlp. Among the presents rccehed were a beautiful solid gold pin, emblematic of the order of Patriarchs militant, presented to Mr. Elwell by Canton Bethard, in a neat speech by Mr. L. II. Fahnstock, to which Mr. Elwell responded very happily. An other was Mr. Eiwell's commission as lieutenant of the Canton, in a neat frame, by his brother William, the eaptalm of the Canton;alarge painting by Mr.and Mrs. Ed. Clipplnger and Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Sum mers; glass water-se,t, Mrs. Gilford and Mrs. Aughe; rice-cooker, Mrs. Late Smith; pair of towels, Mr. and Mrs. Joel Funk; Individual butter print, Mrs. W. IL El well; whisk broom and holder, Misses Ida and Wilda Church; horseradish grater. Miss Florence Sidenstick; spice box, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Burley; cake stand, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Gordon; molasses can, Mrs. Lohrer; butter dish. Miss Ida Elwell; glass berry set, Mr. and Mrs. John Gowdy; cake box. Miss Minnie Tavenner and the Misses Mattle and Caliie Falrchild; table brush and pan, Mrs. 1. N. Sidenstick; waiter, Mr. and Mrs. N. G. Kershner; waiter, Mrs. Miller; fancy vase, Mr. and Mrs. Simon Sparks, of Dayton; chair tidy, Mrs. A. G. Bethard; crazy chair tidy, Mr. Harry Fahn stock; and last and perhaps the most im portant of all was the Odd Fellows' goat, piesented.to Mr. Elwell by Mr. John Gow dy. All un'te In wishing Mr. and Mrs. Elwell many happy returns of their anni versary. THE DRAMA. A Great Performance ot "East Lynne" nt Black's. Another large and exceedingly fashiona ble audience greeted the Baldwln-Melvllle combination at Black's opera house last night The play presented was "East Lynne." Miss Pearl Melville, in the dual role of Lady Isabella and Madam Vine, displayed rare hlstronlc ability, and as she possesses Dotn oeautv ana talent, sue is bound to be a success. As Lady Isabella, the light hearted but jealous wire. she was simply perfection, display ing at times a vein of light comedy that was truly excellent, surprising her many friends who nave heretofore seen her In heavy emotion only, iler Madam Vine was really great, especially so where Willie dies, and In nerown deaui Dea scene. When the curtain fell on the last act there was scarcely a dry eye in the vast audience. Miss Corner, as played by Miss Millie Wll lard, was undoubtedly the best portrayal of this character we have ever seen here. Mr. Walter S. Baldwin as Sir Francis Levlson, was excellent, in fact the entire company acquited themselves nobly. The dresses worn by by Miss Melville last night were marvels of beauty, and have never been surpassed by any actress appearing In this city. Tonlghtthe western comedy drama, "The Danltes," will be produced, and we are promised a rare treat. Mis. Vaughn Kntertalns. Last evening Mrs. M. IL Vaughn, at her residence on the north side, gave an ele gant reception in honor of Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Bradwell, of Atlanta, Ga. A large number of guests were presentand enjoyed themselves in the best of style, making themselves at home in the most un conventional manner. An elegant luncheon was served, with which the guests retraled themselves to their hearts content Among those present were: liev. Mr. and Mrs. William Maxwell, Rev. Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Ross, Rev. Mr. and Mrs. George SIssle, Mrs. RIner, Mr. and Mrs. William ltober Bon, Mr. and Mrs. John White, Misses Georgie Scott of Toledo, Lizzie Proctor, Sadie Lowe, Llda Fowler, Docla Fowler, Cordle Reynolds, Carrie Fowler, Laura Jones, Elvira Gregory, Messrs. William Allen, Charles Rudd, William Hunley, Frank Guinea, Ernest Roberts and George Fry. At a seasonable hour the guests made their adieus and departed for their homes. In no Hurry for Their Money. The depositors of the Second National bank at Xenla do not seem to be much alarmed about their funds, judging from the following: "The work of closing up the affairs of the Second National bank would be greatly facilitated by promptness on the part of de positors In coming In and proving their claims to tne receiver, wno already nas money enough on hand to declare a 25 per cent dividend, and who wants to get it dis tributed among the depositors at the earliest possible moment but will be prevented un less the claims are proven up. Do not wait then. Go In at once and have your claims proven. Out of 1.600 depositors, not over 300, so far, have done so. If this matter Is attended to at once, It will not be bu few weeks until a forty or fifty per cent dividend will be declared and the money V"- 1 lnto the yenues ot toltde." ttsath of Be v. c. a. Ktbih Rev. C. S. Evans, president of the Ohio Methodist Protestant conference, died at his home, on south Limestone street at 12 o'clock m. Wednesday, lie was in the 50th year ot his age. lie had been in the min istry twenty-five years. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. T. B. Graham, of Sablna, O., will take place from his late home, corner ot Limestone street and Grand avenue, next Saturday at 8:30 o'clock a. m. The remains will be taken to Spring Grove f cemetery. Friends leave Springfield for Cincinnati on the 10:30 train. Memorial Day Picnic. The OyF. and G. B. club held a Uff ely attended and fairly orderly plcnleat the Fair grounds yesterday. Dprfcing, mild horse racing and a very eacllent game of base ball between the Shamrocks and Stars, two local teams, were th? features of the day. The game resulted in a score of 15 to 11 In favor ot the Shamrocks. Batteries, Darby and Courtney and Swope and Brad bury. Pineapples, bananas and strawberries at Allen's, 18 east High street Occasion The Shops All Closed and the Da Given Up to the Decoration Ceremo nies BnMness Oenerally 8nflpended What the Day Means and Its Tendency. (Jvx-- vXycJ-' r" wjl Wtj As the llEi'innJc went to press yester day, with practically the only account of Memorial day published In the city, the reat procession was just In process of for mation and no full description could be given of it It was the largest pageant ever given In Springfield of any character, and attracted universal admiration along the line of march. It was well after three when the preliminary march ing and counter-marching was concluded, and the march to the grounds was com- - rtnenced. Tbo various features enumerated yesterday were all in line. The C. C. G. appeared in full dress uniform with hel mets, and made a handsome appearance. The same can be said of all the other mili tary organizations and the glittering and flo. er-laden machines of the file depart fuent But the admitted feature of the procession was the fourth regiment uniform rank. Knights of Pythias, comprising sdven di visions and commanded by Colonel Peter Weldner. of Dayton, accompanied by his full staff. Their bearing, appearance and marching tactics were magnificent and along the line of march won them hearty applause. They were In full dress regalia, and drilled with an exactness and grace not exceeded by the military companies themselves. The regiment was accompanied from Dayton by the Metropolitan band, a splendid mili tary organization of nineteen pieces. Colo nel Weldner's staff was as follows: Lieu tenant Colonel Conk, ot Eaton; Major Kel fer. Dayton; Adjutant J. W. Weldner, Dayton; Major Jay W. Morrison, city; Quartermaster Wilson, city; Quartermaster Sergeant Rausch, Dayton; Sergeant Major John Marshall, Dayton. The divisions in the processions were: Dayton division. No, 5, Captain P. J. Marquart 30 men; Humboldt No. 12. Dayton, Captain Haas. 40 men; Iola, No. 28, Dayton, Captain Thomas, 23 men; Mlamlsbiirg, No. 33, Captlan Kauffman, 30 men; Urbana, No. 70, Captain Taylor. 30 men; Springfield, No. 6, Captain Cool, 30 men; Champion City, No. 44, Captain Lafferty, 42 men. Eaton and Oxford were the only divisions not represented. After the exercises at the 'cemetery the regiment gave a handsome dress parade on the commons at foot of Yellow Springs street which was witnessed and applauded by a large crowd of people. The Pythian manual gives more opportunity than do military tactics, and the parade was a mar vel of graceful maneuver. The entire regiment was entertained at supper last evening by Divisions 44 and 6, at the Pythian hall, on High street A substantial repast disappeared with grati fying rapidity, and the uniforms fitted after supper a good deal better if anything than upon dress parade. In the evening a hand some and successful Pythian tall was given the visitors, in the Union blick. It was one of the social successes of the season. "Memorial Day" Is becoming more and more, every, year, observed as a national holiday. "And," as a gentleman expressed It during the exercises yesterday, "the day Is fast becoming observed by all as an occasion for decorating the graves of friends and relatives. It is not losing its Identity as soldier's day, but the beautiful custom of decorating all graves Is fast be coming fixed. A visit to our cemeteries makes this fact plain. While the graves of all soldiers are beautifully cared for and flowers strewn upon them, even though tbey be strangers, yet it will be observed that the custom of decorating all graves is becoming more general. "This Is truly a beautiful custom, and I believe will soon come to be recognized as a day which the nation will observe In decorating all the graves in our cemeteries all over the land." The gentleman undoubtedly spoke the truth. The tendency Is greatly in the direction which he suggests, but the senti ment which gave the day origin will never be lost sight of. The day will remain sacred to the memory of the soldiers for years to come, but undoubtedly to that ceremony will be added the beautiful cus tom of decorating all graves, and the two may become blended In one and the day generally recognized as set apart by the nation to be devoted to the memory of the dead. No more beautiful national custom could be established. Decoration Dots. Th3 day was perfect. Five bands were In the parade. The fire department appeared in fine form. Judge Young was there and so was Clerk Morrill. The decorations were the best ever seen In this city. The fountains and lakes never looked more beautiful. The G. A. R. posts were well represent ed in the parade. Councilman E. T. Thomas rode a horse like a true soldier. The "Star-Stangled Banner was sung beautifully by Miss Vose. The council of the city appeared in the parade, riding In carriages. The American Army appeared In parade yesterday for the first time. Mr. Mort Balrd and lady viewed the par ade from the Lagonda house. Commander dice's few remarks were appropriate and well received. The shops all closed down and not a whistle was blown in the city. General Bushnell rode In an open car age with distinguished guests. neral Hurst's oration was a fine effort and nls listeners were attentive. The sfthool children in the parade had a good tlmeand enjoyed the long march. Major Kelly and his clerk, Amos Miller, occupied an open carriage in the parade. Business was suspended at 1 o'clock, and pioprietors and clerks "took a day." Almost everybody enjoyed a half holiday and paid respect to the memory of the dead. Mrs. Trump and party or friends occu tIed seats jn one of the Lagonda house baiconli Thpollce regulations at the cemetery ware perrect unaer aupenniepueni uicb. s rectlon. It Is carefully estimated that 15,000 peo ple passed through the entrance to Fem- cllff yesterday. The services at the cemetery were Inter esting, and a great crowd was gathered about the speakers' stand. Ferncliff will look beautiful for several days and those who visit that city of the dead can see the decorations. Dr. Gus. McConkey was in the city yes terday, and marched with his brothers, the Knights of Pjthias, ot Urbana. The grave, near the entrance to Ferncliff, marked "unknown, but not forgotten," was strewn with beautiful Uowers. Post Commander Cline's administration received a hearty endorsement yesterday by the great success of the occasion: There was the usual number of vehicles that this city turns out on Decoration Day, and not one accident of any kind reported. The K. of P.s from Dayton enjoyed their brief lsit to Springfield and returned home at 8 o'clock on their special train of eight cars. Ihe Fourth Regiment Knights of Pyth ias, had a line dress parade on the grounds Just opposite the cemetery. It was viewed by an Immense crowd. Dr. Morrison is a man of fine appearance on horseback, and adds dignity to any pro cession. His partner, Dr. Kennan, had charge of the Gatling gun squad. The decorations upon the lot of Mayor Kelly were universally admired. Some new pieces of floral designs attracted gen eral attention. The work was done by Mr. P. J. Agnew. How the children from the Children's Home, some seventy-five In number, did en joy the parade! They came In a great big wagon with four big horses, and all was decorated with flags and bunting. This was a big feature In the pnrade. General Hurst the orator ot the day, ar rived on the 10:45 train from Columbus, and was taken in charge by General Bush nell, Colonel White and Post Commander Ciine, and shown about the business por tion of tlifl city. The distinguished party made the Rei-dolic office a pleasant call. WITTENBERG ALUMNI. A Banquet and Bennloa to be Held During Commencement Wek The LiiUicrnn Evangelist, of this week, says editorially regarding one of Spring field's favorite institutions, that: "Mr. John L. Zimmerman, chairman of the committee on alumni banquet to be held on the evening of the 20th Inst, in forms us, that a large number ot responses have been received from various alumni, and that the Indications are that the atten dance will be very gratifying. This will be pleasant news to those of our readers who expect to be present and it will also stimulate others who have been disposed to ignore this occasion. Into coming. This Is as It should be. Wittenberg college has a list of alumni of which no college or university need be ashamed Why should not friends and classmates stop a little in the work of llfeuid come back to renew old and dear associations and by the Intercourse and exchange of experi ences which attend upon such gatherings freshen up tired mind and body that both may return to the avocations of life feeling that it has been good to have been here. Let the alumni of college and seminary comeback In full force. Other colleges have such reunions, why not we? Let us make this occasion a memorial success. The local committee will do Its part. Let the alumni who are scattered abroad do theirs." AN EVENING PARTY Given in Honor of Miss Mollle LOTe, the Musician. Last evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose James, at 127 Pearl street, an elegant evening party was given In honor of Miss Mollle Love, who left for Cincinnati at 2 p. m., to resume her studies at the college ot music Music and gar.es were Indulged in and enjoyed by alt Ele gant refreshments were served. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. James Smith. Misses Eliza biulth.Emma Jirecken ridge, Mlis3a Davidson. Martha Hull; Messrs. Charles Smith, Henry Jenkins, Alex Payne, Howard and Oliver Love, Reed Jackson, Benj. Brannuni, Mr. Straw ther and Frank Alford. Those present enjoy ed themselves hugely, and at a seasonable hour departed for their homes. A PLUCKY JOCKEY. Vonng Tbamas Hunley Injured at the Fair Grounds Yesterday. Yesterday afternoon at the picnic given by the G. F. and G. B. club, at the fair grounds, an accident happened to Thomas Hunley, who was riding his father's run ing horse in the races there, that had it not been for his presence of mind, might have been a serious one. While riding a heat with eight starters his saddle slipped clear around and underneath his horse, throwing him to the ground. Quickly jumping up and getting out of the way c" the other horses, he leaped upon the back of bis horse and, succeeded in winnlug fifth place. Considering the age of the rider, who is a mere boy of about 14 years of age, his future upon the track may be assured. . HUNGRY BURCLARS. Stephenson's Grocery on East Main Street Entered Last Might. Stephenson's grocery, at the corner of east Main street and Lagonda evenue, was burglarized last evening by rogues whose chief motive seemed to be appetite. Entrance was obtained by breaking the glass in the front door. The thieves carried off two jars of candy one mixed and one stick five boxes of cigars and about a pound and a half of tobacco. No attempt was made to get Into the till. The police do not know at what hour the burglary was committed. but the thieves were evidently acquainted with the premises. SPRINGFIELD tyAN KILLED. Charles Kader Perishes in the Eiptostoc at Frederick City Last Week. One ot the five men killed In the terrible explosion at Frederick City, Md., last Thursday, was Charles Eader. Eader clerked for Kinnane, Wren & Co., of this city, for over a year, and was in charge of the underwear department At the tlmeof bis death he was agent for the B. & O. He will be well rembered in Springfield. Death of Mr. Edward Larklu, of Pltchln, of Typhoid Fever. Mr. Edward Larklns died at his resi dence at PItchin yesterday at 10 a. m., after a three weesk' illness of typhoid mala rial He leaves his wife and two sons, Thomas and John, to moum his loss. The Interment will be made Friday morning (at 0 o'clock at Cahary cemetery. Services at the residence, to which the friends of the family are invited to attend. Pleasant K. of L. Hall. Excelsior assembly, Knights of Labor, gave an extremely successful ball last even ing at Nelson's college hall, in observance of Memorial uay. I ne Dau was so wen at tended and the floor so densely packed that dancing was almost an impossibility, but every one had an excellent time and the ball was a very enjoyable one. Foreman's orchestra furnished the music, but objec tion was found to the calling. Concert for the llenellt of Korth Street Church. A concert will be given at the North street church tomorrow night for the bene fit of said church. An excellent pro gramme has been prepared, consisting of choruses, dialogues, etc, that will be sure to please. Good music will be furnished by the Alma Cornet band. Bananas, pineapples and strawberries at Allen's, IS east High street The Thrilling Poem by Thomas Buchanan Bead It Eecords a Famous Incident in the Nation's History. The Fitness of Its Publication at This Time Other Incidents of Dherldad's Life and Character The Poem Read In This City hy Head and Murdoch. The Philadelphia Lvlgcr thus retells the story of how "Sheridan's Ride" was rapidly written and started upon its course to fame as swift as the black horse on the Winches ter road: It is being told In chat over the closely recalled poem by Buchanan Read of 'Sheri dan's Ride' that the dramatic lyric was written at about as great a speed as that taken for the great gallop Itself. It was written, too, by tne inspiration of a strong tea, on the morning of the day when Mr. Murdoch was to read It In the evening. As a testimony to tea and pace of authorship, as well as to the Instant judgment of Mur doch in seizing upon a poem for the occa sion, which was made ready at a few hours' notice, the details given by the Cincinnati Commercial are in teresting. The brother-in-law of uucnanan Read nan nis attention called on the morning of November 1, 1864. to an Illustration in Ilarper't Weekly depicting Sheridan's ride to the front Read shut himself up with a cup of tea and produced the poem which had been offered to Mur doch by Read's brother-in-law, as something 'sure to come out' of that picture even bo fore it was written. It was read to an en thusiastic audience, veritably 'hot from the oen,' that same night so this account runs." We reproduce the poem this evening. There could be no more fitting time, with aherldan In his sick bed, and Uowers fresh ou the graves of war heroes. Each line still glows with patriotic heat though Read kindled the fire with hs electric pen nearly a quarter oi a century ago. The poem has been read In this city be fore appreciative audiences both by the author and Mr. Murdoch. SIIEltlDAN'S BIDE. Up from the south, at break of day. B rlngl ne to Winchester fresh dismay. The atfrlghtad air with a shudder bore. Like a herald In haste to the chieftain's door The terrible grumble and rumble and roar. Telling the battle was on once more. And snertdan twenty miles away. And wider stl'l those billows ot war Thundered along the fart ion's bar; And louder yet Into Wlnc&eiter rolled The roar of that red lea uncontrolled. Making the Mood ot the listener cold. A s be thought ot the stake In that fiery tray. And Sheridan tnent; miles away. But there Is a road from Winchester town. A good, broad highway leading down: And there, through the flash ot the morning light. A steed, as black as the steeds of night. Was seen to pass as with eagle Sight. As If he knew the terrible need. He stretched away with his utmost speed. Hill rose and tell: but his heart was gay, H Ith bherldan fifteen miles away. Still sprung from those swltt hoots, thunder ing south. The desr. like the smoke from the cannon's mouth. Or the trail of a comet, sweeping faster and faster. ' Foreboding to traitors the doom ot disaster. The heart ot the steed and the heart ot the master - Were beating like prisoners assaulting their i walls.. . r -r Impatient to be where the battlefield calls; Krery nerve of the chargar was strained to fall play. With Sheridan only tea miles away. Under bis spurning feet, the road Like an arrowy Alpine rtyer flowed: And the landscape sped away behind. Like an ocean firing before the wind : And the steed, like a bark fed with furnace ire. Swept on. with his wild eyes full ot fire. Bet. Io! be Is nearlng his heart's desire He is snuffing the smoke of the roaring fray. With Sheridan only fire miles away. The first that the general saw were the groups Ot stragglers, and then the retreating troops. U hat was done what to do a glance told him both; Then, striking his spurs, with a terrible oath. He dashed down the Hue 'mid a storm of huzzas. And the ware ot retreat checked its course there, because The sight of the master compelled it to panse H 1th loam and with dust the black charger was gray. By the Bash of his eye and his red nostrils' play He seemed to the whole great army to say. " I hare brought yon Sheridan, all the way From W Inches ter down to save the day." Hurrah, hurrah, for Sheridan! Hurrah, hurrah, for horse and manl And when their statues are placed on high Under the dome of the Union sky The American soIdlers'Templeot Fame There, with the glorious general's name. Be It said. In letters both bold and bright, " Here Is the steed that saved the day By carrying Sheridan Into the fight. From n Inches ter twenty miles away." Of the many incidents of General Sheri dan's life, that are filling the press all over the country, the following will be of more than ordinary Interest: The Sheridan family always had an abid ing faith in Phil's military prowess and ability to achieve a victory on all occasions. The great cavalry commander, in all bis career, was never so cornered by the rebels but what be could easily escape, according to their belief. When word of the defeat ot Sheridan's troops at Cedar creek was carried to Mrs. Sheridan, she promptly said (hat she didn't believe it Being told that It was certainly true, the old lady finally agreed that the troops might have been driven back by Early's men, but she added: "If they were, Phil wasn't there; they wouldn't move If Phil was there." Within a short time the true story ot Sheridan's ride to Cedar creek was told her, and how her boy had turned defeat Into a glorious victory. "Ah," said Mrs. Sheridan, "didn't I tell you that If Phil's troops were licked he wasn't there; they wouldn't run from him; he wouldn't let 'em!" The probably fatal illness of General Phil. Sheridan "Little Phil. ." as he Is affectionately called recalls the fact that with all the military honors that were showered upon him, he never cared for, nor Would permit himself to enter upon the lifeot a politician. At the Chicago conven tion in 1SS0, he could have had the repub lican nomination for the asking, but he de clined the honor. A republican and a staunch friend of General Grant 'be took his place on the platform In the Interest of his old commander. Whether he believed In the policy of a third term may be questioned, but that he did believe in Grant is not a matter ot doubt At a period in the proceedings when it became evident that Grant could not be nominated, a vote was cast fur Philip Sheridan. It was a critical time. when any strong man could have car ried the convention by storm as Garheld did a few hours later, and It was the oppor tunity of Sheridan's life It he wanted to be president uiasoimer mat newts, ne could not fail to see that the cause ot his chief was lost, but Sheridan was made of differ ent stuff from other members ot the con vention, and breaking from those who at tempted to hold him back, he sprang to the front and In words that could not be mis taken declared that he would under no conditions accept the nomination, but was for Grant Every person in the convention knew that Sheridan meant just what he said at that time, and the whole country knew what he meant some time ago, when he said he would not accept a nomination at the hands of the approaching Chicago convention. He achieved the height of his ambition when he became commander of the army. With no taste for politics, be has no desire to interfere in civil affairs. He Is a soldier, a West Pointer, but has al ways been known as an ardent republican. CURTAINS! We Place on Sale Today - Two Patterns in Irish Point Curtains They are worth $7. Wo hare marked them ' $5.00 PER PAIR Owing to the delay in receiv ing them. These Curtains wer made to our order in Nt. Gall, Switzerland, and are THE BEST VIE EVER SHOWN IS THIS CITY. MURPHY &BR0. 48 AND 50 LIMESTONE ST. N. B.- -New Chatties in choice patterns opened tod ay . CARMAN'S AUCTION SAXE OF ES JEWELRY AND SILVERWARE! STILL COSTIXUES AT 56 SOUTH LIMESTONE ST. Many of the choicest goods are still lert, and must positive ly be sold soon. The ENTIRE STOCK Safe, Fixturps, and all must go at any sacrifice. You can not afford to miss this oppor tunity to get first-class Roods at your own prices. Ladies are cordially invited to call. GOODS SOLO SI PRIVATE SALE During the day at eost. AUCTION AT 7:30 P. M. N. CARMAN 56 South Limestone St, Springfield, Oh'o. MEETING TOMORROW. Second Quarterly SSxerctes of the Chris tlan Kmleavor Union. The second quarterly meeting of the Christian Endeavor Union will be held In the Third Lutheran church Friday. June 1. The following Is the programme: Muslo Third Lutheran Soeletr Prayer Ker. E. I.ee Fleck Address How the Y. P. S. C. K. Aids the Psstor Ker.S. P.Dunlap Vocal solo Miss Alice Vose Paper The Social Visiting Committee Miss LtU Pettlerew Corset solo Largo (Dy ilandei)- -UlUM.StlekneT Paper The Lookout Committee Miss Alice Guthrie Question box (15 minutes) ConduetM by State superintendent A. D. Vlsscher Keports from Societies. Music The Banner Hymn Social. The VUj ot It. Councilman Burnett, ot the First ward, demanded In open council Tuesday night Mayor Kelly's reason for dropping Officer Croft from the force. The mayor said that Mr. Croft was arriving at an age when he thought it the best interests of "all concerned that he be not reappointed. Bis illness last summer of three months and his grow ing old and Infirm, were his reasons for not reappointing him. Mr. Burnett pail the officer a very nice compliment, which was supplemented by Mr. Berlew, ot the Ninth ward. An JbxeUlnc Game. The employes of Mast, FoosifcCo. and P. P. Mast Co. crossed bats yesterday forenoon and the nine from the former shop defeated the latter by a score ot .0 to 19. The game was close and exciting, as the score shows. WATCH "41 i-L P I i 4&SSS5