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THE INDIANAPOLIS
JOUBNAIi, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1883.
PBEE TEADE AND ITS EFFECT
How the Policy Works ia England in
Its Application ;o the Workingmen.
Educated Englishmen Consider tbt Democ
racy a Free-Trade Tart j, and Are Very De
gironi that Clereland Should Saccied.
rrreiondeice of the Indianapolis JonrnaL
Lojfioy, Oct. 21 Wkia Mr. Blaine made
the statement that if the workingmen of Amer
ica could see tbe condition of the working class
es in England tinder its policy of free trade at
ha saw it, he did not believe many intelligent
wage-earners would be found willing to caat
their totes for the party now engaged in the ef
fort to establish the same policy in America,
toci Democratic writer, with little regard for
liia reputation aa a journalist, made the eharge
that the observations of Mr. Blaine were from
the top of Mr. Carnegie's coach. It la doobtfnl
if anyone ha better opportunities for
reaching the facts than Mr. Blaine, and yet
every intelligent American eannot fail to reach
the sane conclusions iney are limply irresist
ible; and for the benefit of that writer, who, no
fionbt, supposed he would be able to counteract
in some measure the effect of the statement, I
will say that observations from even the top of
aeo&ch will be quite sufficient to convince any
honest thinker of the truth of the assertion
made by that distinguished American.
There seems to be a reneral impression In
Amerieathat the question of free trade in Eng
land U settled forever, and free-traders here so
assert, bat the fact U that the opposi
tion to this policy la very strong,
and, from the best information I can
obtain, is growing rapidly. This I learn froia
Intelligent sources not to be questioned. This is
especially the ease among the mechanics and
laboring men, many, if not the most, of whom
cannot express their convictions through the
the ballot-box, universal suffrage being un
known as in America. But for this, free trade
would not long survive. ,1 have been struck
with one circumstance somehow all free-traders
1 have met warmly favor and desire the re
election of Mr. Cleveland and the success of the
Democratic party. In conversation with a prom
inent English gentlemen, son of a former Brit
ish minister to the United States, and a free
trader, after expressing his desire for the re
election of President Cleveland on the ground,
as he stated, that bis party had taken the first
and most prononneed step looking to free trade,
1 asked this question: 'Wbat would be the effect
In England if the United Stares should abandon
its protective policy, and. adopt the present fiscal
svstem ot Englandl" He replied promptly that
it would revive every industry in England, and
give an impetus to trade not experienced ia
a quarter of a century. In this be was un
doubtedly eorreet, for it needs no argament to
show that America would soon be flooded
with the products of English eheap la
bor, creating .a greater demand npon the
manufacturers, and the employment of a greater
cumber of English working men and women,
but at whose expense? 1 answer, unquestion
ably, the American mechanics.
In Fair Trade, a London weekly journal of
large circulation, I find in its edition of Oct. 12,
reference to Cardinal Moran's speech in accept
ing the freedom of the city of Dublin, in which
he complimented the prosperity of the Austral
ian colonies under their system of borne rule,
.and claimed that Ireland should have homo rule
as well, for they would prosper in like manner.
In commenting upon tlLs epeecb, the editor says
that ''both Australia and Canada are protected
countries," and "are prosperous," and then
makes an appeal far home rule in Ireland which
will give thorn eontrol of their taxes which, he
-adds,- tseiua prelection, and cloaca the article
with these words: "Those doubting our views
on this ciestion had better discuss the matter
with Mr. Faroe!!, or Irishmen generally, when
they will find nine-tenths of the Irish are strong
protectionists."
I the Democratic party a free-trade party,
and is the President, who is the acknowledged
leader uf his party, a free-trader? This is
claimed by the higher classea in Snglan.l, and
xto one. so far as I have discovered, disputes
the fact. Forty-three years ago the
jmuiB empire was unaer a policy or protec
tion. There were, of course, then as now, a very
few articles npou whieh import duties were col
lected, but the first entering wedge was driven
for the purpose ot changing the general policy
of the government by removing the import duty
on one article alone, viz., cereals. The repeal
of the corn laws brought about this result. It
wis the beginning, and finally resulted, as de
signed, in removing import duties upon all arti
cles of commerce, with the exception of spirit,
tabacco and a very few insignificant articlea
Free trade was thus established. The Demo
cratic party, more bold than their friends in
Ec?hod. are not content with one feeble step,
bat take nicety-seven for their first effort, in
cluding wool, lumber, salt and other important
articles of American product. If the country
shonid be mo unfortunate a to witness thn sae
ri9 of the present accidental administration in
the coming election, what will be the measure
of the next step toward free trade in Amer
ica? Hera is what Fair Trade says this mora
le r about President Cleveland:
"At the present time the United Kingdom is
ths only country of any consequence that pos
sesses ft free trade fiscal system. We are con
tinually told that other nations are abont to
adopt free trade, but their rulers are far too
wide awake to their interests and popularity to
venture to posh such a question to a legitimate
issue. Even President Cleveland has to disguise
bis views under side issues, knowing how small
a chance he would have of being re-elected, if be
boldly stated that he meant to be returned or
turned ot on the free-trade question."
Thus, yon see, our English friends have the
measure of the President's policy, and readily
discovered the "ccon under the fence," although
the London Times, as early as July last, said It
would bardiy be possible to put the free trade
case mere dearly or mere strongly than Presi
dent Cleveland had done. Thie, however, was
before the President saw the 'handwriting upon
the wall," and account for the grouni and lofty
tumbling of the Demoeratio party, and the
President, to eet from under that load ot hay.
But there is a more serious aspect to this
question, so far as its affects the workingmen c
England, one which goes beyond the mere ques
tion ot paltry wages, and to which I will refer
in anoth - letter.
Gilbert and Sullivan's "Yeomtn of the Guard"
famishes the receiptor becoming a free trader.
"A man who goes in for free trade
. Most begin ae a covetous blade
And study all day
The most sold blooded way
Ifuw Lis ill gotten gain can be made.
Yon mast cot think of eouotry or heart.
For such things in free trade have no part.
Keocomical rant
And Fecksolan eant
Will supply all your reqniiite art.
It is purely a matter of greed.
Of humanity taking no heed.
And the pith of the plan.
Boring cheap at you can.
Is to rob the poor mn in his need."
I. S. TlCHXSOB.
IIow English Workingmen Lira.
Vcrrespoodeace of the Indianapolis Journal.
LoNDoy, Oct. 23. It is apparent to the most
casual observer that the condition of the labor
ing classes throughout England Is wretched in
the extreme. A mechanic with a home of bis
t fc V V A. . -
ewe is almost uosnown, ana tne question very
eaturally arises, bow do they live and bow do
they support their families? After much in
quiry and observation I find that among the
higher classes of mechanic a very lew have
purchased their homes through the aid of build
ing associations, but less than 15 per cent, of
this elass have been able tc accomplish anything
ia this direction, and in nearly every Instance
they have been obliged to go to the extreme
. . Aft.- 1 . - A - X 1 t
limits ox ui cuj-, some ivu r twvive znuea
distant, going acd returning each dsy. This ex
pense is a very heavy tax upon them, but this
class does cot represent one half of 1 per
cent, cf the entire cumber of workingmen in
London. The masses, however, ilve la teoe-rnect-houses
or fiats, where rooms are rented
end their families huddled together ia a manner
that no American mechanic would or could eoi-
gent to. .
The comparison of wages paid la Eng
had end Actiica recently published
in the American journals, I esn state from
actual investigation to be substantially correct,
except teat in some eases the rates in England
are much below those given. As an illustration,
there is now a mot deplorable condition cf
things amongst the workingmen and women in
Staffordshire, nesr Birmingham, where, from
sheer desperation, they have refused longer to
work at the wages forced upon them. The wa
ges paid the men was About $1.50 per week, and
the women received a still smaller sum. Star
vation seems to be staring these poor people in
the f see, but they refuse- te work at these wages,
and they will prodably be increased slightly,
mScient to induce them to rstura to work.
Eight hours dees not consulate a day's labor, as
in America, but the time is stretched out to ten,
eleven, and sometimes twelve hours each day.
Thereps a notable exception, however, in the
ease of the earpenters and joiners, who are re
garded as amongst the higher class of working
man, and receive better wages. They have been
enabled to reduce the hours of labor through
their tradee-union.se tbat eight hours eonsti
tate a day's labor. On Saturday of each wee
work erases at 12 o'clock, and a very large pro
portion of the workingmen repair to the beer
shops and gin saloons, where they meet, not
only their comrades, but, sad as it is. very often
their wives and children. Here the time
is spent in drinking, and the small
sum remaining arter the week'e
rent is paid is soon spent in beer and
spirits, winding up at midnight (when these
places are required to close) in brawls, and not
unfrequently in fights cf the most disgusting
character. I have been an eve-witness of
scenes like this in an innumerable number of
instances, and in this city they are so eommon
as to excite little attention. I hsva seen scores
cf well-dressed women, who were undoubtedly
respectable, enter these plaees, step up to the
bar. call for brandy, gin, whisky or beer, and
drink it off with as much apparent relish as any
old toper. The passion for drink amongst the
lower classes of women is frightful. A few
evenings eicce, as I was returning from the
theater, where I bad listened to the wonderful
voices of those famous sinecrs, Scalehi and Sims
jieeves. I was attracted ry the screams of a
woman, on one of the most. prominent thorough
fares of the city. The woman earried in her
arms a babe about six months old, and bad
emerged from one of these gin palaces with her
husband and three or four others, men and
women. The husband was striking her with his
fist, which she vainly endeavored to ward off.
Calling npon one of the women to hold her baby,
she proceeded to "knock out" her husband after
tne mnet approved ' Sullivan style." It is not
pleasant to write of these thiogs, but perhaps
the- will serve to point a moral.
The question which fairly presents itself to
one'e mind is, What is the cause? And it does
not seem difficult to solf e the problem. These
workingmen are not only compelled to work for
the small wages paid them, but there is no hope
of ruing out of their condition. They know,
whenever they stop to consider, tbat they must
occupy this station ia life always. As a con
sequence, all ambition is crushed out, and he
continues to follow this course of life as bis
father did before him, and his children will alt
er him. Beer is both meat and drink to himself
and family, and while he is spending his time
with his family at the beer shop, he is not
spending anything for provisions in' bis un
attractive home, such as it is. When the beer
shop closes at midnight, the whole family earry
with them a load of beer inside, and a plentiful
supply in pitchers and pails to last them until
Sunday at 1 oiclock, when all the gin saloons
are open services ia the churches h.'.ving pre
suraebly closed." Standing on the outside, with
pitchers and pails, may be seen the haggard
countenances .of these wretched people, waiting
for the opening, and a chance to fill ud again.
This must last them until 6 o'clock in the even
ing, when business begins again, andiu earnest.
There is a still worse feature growing out of
this condition of things, which affects the
morals of these people. Here the young men
meet the women ot their own class, who readily
acquire the same habits cf beer drinking, and
in numerous cases results in marriage without
the forms of marriage, the rearing of families
to the same conditions of life, and so repeating
from father to son, without shame. And this
in a country where the cost of the ceremonials
of marriage is, substantially, nothing.
A fiscal policy, whieh is founded upon the
theory of free trado, is, in my opinion, fairly
responsible for this condition ot things. To
grind down a people to starvation wages utterly
blots out all hope or ambition, and he finds what
little pleasure he can In the beer and gin shops,
and the associations of convivsl and genial com
panionship. 1 would not have it understood
that this condition of things amongst the work
ing classes in England (except beer drinking) is
universal, for there is a higher sense of pro
priety and a higher moral standard amongst
a large class of mechanics, which they maintain
notwithstanding their unfortunate and helpless
condition, as to remuneration for their labor;
but the conditions which I describe are so eom
mon as to attract little attention, although
efforts are being constantly made by the good
people of this and other cities and towns in
England, to ameliorate the conditions of this
class.
If the rates of wages were so Increased that
there would be a sufficient surplus after rents
were paid at the close of each week to enable
the workingmen to accomplish other results
than bovine beer (which is very eneap), I can
not help believing tbat the ambition of these
people would be stimulated, and a new order of
things begun. The progress might be slow for
a time, but it would be upward, not "down
ward;" but, unfortunately, the manufacturers
and employers grind down the wages in order
that they may successfully compete with prod
ucts of other nations admitted free from duty.
Our American workingmen will never consent
to be brought under such a fiscal system, already
foreshadowed by the President's policy, as iedi-ctte-l
in. bis message to Congress, and the prompt
action of his party in supporting the Mills biL
Forty years ago the pronounced policy of the
Democratic party was free trade and sailors'
riehta To-day it is free trade under a very
thin cover, but outwardly, "Help, Cassias, or I
sing.
L S. TlCHEXCK.
TECUlBlil FATAL EXPLOSION.
Oat of Twentv Ona Men Only Threa or Foor
F.scape Death or Serious Injury.
Wir.LiAM.-roKT, r.. Nov. -L The officers of
the Kettle Creek Coal-mining Company belong
ing in this city, are in receipt of information
that a terrible explosion occurred at their mines,
located in Clinton county, on the line of the
Philadelphia & Erie railroad, last evening. The
superintendent, George L. Miller, upon hearing
a heavy report at the Xa 2 drift, proceeded to
the spot, when he at ones saw that a violent ex
plosion had taken place. The necessary arrange
ments were quickly made to carry air to the
fare of the work, and men entered the mine to
learn the particulars of what had occurred.
An appalling state of affairs was found inside.
Of the twenty-one men who had been working
in the drift, only three or four had escaped
death or injury. At the end of an hour's hard
work fourteen Uead bodies were recovered from
the drift. Two of those who were injured sub
sequently died. One man was missing, and his
remains were found out in the woods, where
they had been blown by the force of the explo
sion through the air shaft. The total number
of killed or fatally injured was found to be sev
enteen. All but four of them were Hungarian
or Italians, whoee names are not furnished. The
four English-speaking men are named Samuel
Killinger, Patrick Donell, Michael Currao and
J. Carliston. The driver, J. Farrell, was enter
ing the drift when the explosion occurred. He
was thrown toward the mouth and escaped. Ilia
mule was killed. The force ot the explosion was
shown in the fact that bodies were blown clear
out of the mouth of the drift.
Everything possible was done for the Injured
by the mine physicians. The bodies ot the dead
were taken charge of by an undertaker and pre
pared for interment. The coroner of the coun
ty was notified, and will hold an Inquest to
morrow. The mine inspector of the district
has also ben saxnmoned, but at latest reports
had not arrived. A dispatch from the superin
tendent this evening states that there is noth
ing new in reference to the disaster. Tbty have
all the help they require and are preparing for
the inquest. Ceatam Bly, the president, and
other officers of ;be company will leave here to
morrow for the scene of the disaster.
Altboueh the accident occurred before dark
yesterday, it was not given out by the officials
of the company here until to-day, they having
been advised of it late last night. It is thought
that in making a blast a 4gas feeder" was struck,
filling the chamber with gas, which, coming in
contact with a naked lamp, produced the ex
plosion. A "gas feeder" is a pocket of gas im
bedded in the coat As soon as a pick is stuck
into it the gas escapes, and if anything ignites
it an explosion follows. It is generslly con
ceded that there was good ventilation, and the
mines were fullr supplied with air appliances.
The superintendent says the accident coold not
have been foreseen, and that no blame attaches
to any one.
Train Wrecked and Three Men Killed.
VicK.snuKO, Mies., Nov. 4. A freight train
on the Louisville, New Orleans & Texas rail
road aimcc a eow this afternoon and was
thrown from the track, the locomotive and
twenty-three ears being wrecked. Charles Sey
mour and John Conway, employes of the road,
aod a tramp who' was stealing a ride, were
killed. J. L Martin and James Drown were 10
tally Injured thai they will probabl die.
INTIMIDATION AND BlilBEBY
A Chapter Illustrative of Some oF the
'Good Schemes" of the Democracy.
Infamous Efforts to Smirch J. I.Irwin Prom
isinj? Feniions and Places for Votes Cases
in Which the Law Will Be InTcked.
Columbus Republican.
It appears that Mr. J. F. Gent has taken three
of his employes into his confidence as spies.
These men have been nntiring in their efforts to
elieit information from Mr. Godfrey, who is also
an employe of the Cerealine Manufacturing
Company, that would divulge some of the sup
posed secrets of the Republican party, and tried
in numerous ways to get him to offer them
money for their votes. They went so far as to
tell 3Ir. Godfrey that they intended to vote
where they could get the most money: then,
again, that they intended to vote the Republican
ticket, aod wanted to know if he could not
secure some money for them. When Mr. Gent
supposed he had sufficient evidence matured
for the furtherance of bis scheme he
met Mr. Godfrey and began a most
disgraceful system of intimidation and
bulldozing, bis violent gestures and the earnest
ness with which he was talking being noted by
numerous persons who obeerved the conversa
tion. Mr. Gent told Mr. Godfrey tbat he was
in possession of facts that would send him to
the penitentiary, but he was inclined to be leni
ent with him if be would make an affidavit
against Mr. Joseph L Irwin in regard to cor
rupting voters. Mr. Godfrey said that he knew
nothing against Mr. Irwin, but that if it would
be any satisfaction to Mr. Gent he would make
a sworn statement, and that it could not possi
bly do him any good. Forthwith Mr. Godfrey
was taken to Mr. Gent's office and summoned
before a self-constituted court of inquiry,
consisting of Joseph F. Gent, II. C.
Lavie. (orge Goldman, and 1C t.
Gottscbalk, the oath being adminis
tered to Mr. Godfrey by H. C Davie, notary
public. Mr. Gent then questioned Mr. Godfrey
under oath, in effect as lo whether Mr. Irwin
had ever offered to give him $109 if he would get
ten Democratic employes of the Cerealine mill
to vote the Republican ticket. Mr. Godfrey re
plied that Mr. Irwin had never mentioned
finances to him at all, but that he bad asked
bim for names of men to whom he could send
literature. He was then interrogated as to
whether he had eter heard the matter of buying
votes talked about in committee meetings that
he had attended. To this be replied that, he bad
not
The fact that a sworn statement bad beenv
made, in which Me Irwin's name was coupled
with crooked transactions, reached that gentle
man's ears, but nothing definite could be learned
as to what the statement was. At a meeting at
the Wigwam Mr. Irwin publicly denounced the
parties' to the transaction, and stated tbat if
they would let the affidavit see the light of day
he would prosecute the offending partv to the
bitter end, and until the guilty person was ia
the penitentiary. This threat of Mr. Irwin's
seemed to anger Mr. Gent to a renewed effort,
and Charles Lacy, of the Herald, was despatched
to Mr. Godfrey s rldence at 12 o'clock at night
to again have him appear before a Demo
cratic tribunal. Mr. Godfrey was in bed, bat
got up end went to Mr. Gents office, where
he found Mr. Gent, 1. T. Hord, II. C.
Davie, J. N. Marsh, P. H. McCormack and Chas.
Lacy waiting for bim. After being interrogated
by these persons in regard to the sworn state
ment he had made and a persistent effort to
have him make a declaration npon which they
might have the semblance of riebt to arrest Mr.
Irwin, but being told repeatedly by Mr. Godfrey
tbat Mr. Irwin nor anyone else bad ever made
overtures to bim to buy votes, he was allowed
to go.
Joseph L Irwin bas lived ia this eity since a
boy, and bas never been known to be goilty of a
dishonorable act, and for such men as these to
conspire by intimidation and fraud to hatch
up something against him shows to what
depths of infamy the Democrats will
stoop for the purpose of carrying the
election. What right have these men
to organize a court of inquiry, and what right
has Mr. Davie, as a notary public, to debase his
office by swearing a man in an illegal manner?
The pretended court of inquiry was illegal and
fraudulent, and they know it, and they were
trying to Intimidate Mr. Godfrey under threats
ot prosecution to swear to a lie against Mr.
Irwin. Talk abont such men as these wanting
a fair election! Tbey are driven to desperation
by the defeat that is staring them in the face.
and they resort to the illegal and despicable
means referred to above, to obtain something
against Mr. Irwin to create in the minds of the
people the Impression that Republicans are re
sorting to illegal means to carry the election.
Let Mr. Gent er Mr. McCormack come out over
their own names and charge Mr. Irwin with at
tempting to buy votes. Let them face the
xnnsio and be responsible for this charge. Tbey
won't do it, because tbey dare not do it.
Pension Bribery Denounced.
Special to the Indianaoolls Journal.
Gkeensbcro, Nov. 3. At a meeting of the
ex-soldiers this morning, the following resolu
tions were adopted:
Whereas, There Is evidence fairly conclusive of a
movement on foot in this State, by emissaries of the
Democratic party, to corrupt and debauch her late
Union soldiers by promises of pensions, or increase
thereof, te those who shall vote for Grover Clevelaad
aod Courtland C. Matsect therefore.
Resolved by the ex-soldiers of Decatur eounty, here
this day assembled. That we denounce such move
ment as infamous in eonceptk.Ti, dishonoring to the
brave men who wore the blue; as tending to bring
worthy ex-soldiers (those already pensioners, as well
as applicants) into disrepute; and a flagrant violation
of the statute laws of the State against bribery in
elections.
Kenolved, That while we can respect the Union
ex-soldier who honestly votes for and with oar late
enemies, we can but regard with execration and con
tempt the sordid wretch who, for a mercenary con
sideration be it pension or other sells the highest
privilege of citizenship (the baliot): and we in dig
nantlv spew all such out, as unworthy of our com
radeship. Resolved, That we demand of General Harrison's
administration, as its first daty to the loyal, honest
Union ex-soldier, an investigation of the facts herein
stated: and in all rases wherein such facts shall te
established, any pension or increase so grantend be
immediately revoked and the certificate canceled.
A Case That Call For the Law.
Special to the Indianaoolls Jcarna.
Charleston:?, Nov. 4. A bold attempt at
bribery and intimidation was made here Satur
day afternoon. George F. Howard, of Jefferson
viile, Ind., and George Badger, of this place,
went to Michael White and Richard Young, of
this vicinity, and told them that their pensions
would be increased if they would vote for Cleve
land, when the men indignantly refused. How
ard angrily cursed them and swore tbat if tbey
did not vote for Cleveland it would be worse for
them. Badger is a Democratic township trustee
here and Howard is a government clerk at
"Washington city. The attention of the courts
will be called to this ease of pernicious and
offensive partisan activity.
Promising Flacea for Votes,
Speciat to the Indianapolis Journal.
Danville. Not. 4. Another Demoeratio in
famy has just developed here. They are trying
to influence first voters py definite promises of
lucrative positions in the Insane Asylum. It is
promised that in case of Democratic success the
place will be secured to them within a few
days after the election. This scheme is being
worked in every part of the State. One young
man here bas agreed to vote the Democratic
ticket under that promise. He bad made up his
mind to cast bis first vote for Harrison.
THE FIRE RECORD.
lturnlngof Montlcello Academy, at Godfrey,
111. Loss, 850,000.
fascial te the lndUaacotn Joorca
Altox, 111., Nov. 4. Between midnight and
1 o'clock this morning the Monticsllo Academy
at Godfrey was discovered to be on fire, and was
destroyed. The young lady students all es
caped uninjured, but one of the female domes
ties, being needlessly alarmed, leaped from a
third-story window and received injuries which
soon resulted in death. The fire progressed so
rapidly that the young ladies were obliged
to flee for their lives in scant attire,
and lost the greater part of their wardrobes
and other possessions. The loss is about 130,000.
The seminary was one of the most famous in
the West and was established about forty years
ago, the town of Godfrey being named after one
of the men most instrumental ia securing its
establishment. It was a massive and elegant
briek building, beautifully located upon the crest
of the slope leading up from the Mississippi, ia
Madison county, and only about five miles from
Alton acd thirty from St. Louis. Amocg the
alamrre of Godfrey Seminary are ladies who
are prominent in society and letters in all parts
of the West.
Hotel ilarned.
Utica. N. Y., Nov. 4. The LowviUe Mineral
Spring House, in Lewis county, owned by Hon.
John O'Donnell, railroad commissioner, was
destroyed by fire this afternoon. Loss, $12,500.
CONSECRATING A BISHOP.
Imposing Ceremonies Connected with the Con
secration of Michigan's New Bishop.
tpeelal to the Indianapolis Journal.
Baltimore, Nov. 4. The right Reverend
John S. Foley, bishop of Detroit, was consecrat
ed to day at the cathedral. The ceremonies at
tending the event were characterized by all the
pomp and splendor usual to such occasions la
the Catholic Church, and were participated in
by the cardinal, three archbishops, nineteen
bishops, and about one hundred priests, twenty
five of the latter coming from the Detroit dio-
ces. The archbishops present were Ryan, of
Philadelphia; Elder, of Cincinnati, and O'Brien,
of Halifax. Among the bishops were'Lougblin,
of Baltimore: Chatard. of Indiana:
Phelan, of Pittsburg; O'flara, of Scran
ton; Marley, of ' Dakota, and others.
There were also present a delegation of twenty-
five prominent Catholic laymen from Detroit.
Admission to the cathedral was by card, and an
hour before the services began every available
seat was occupied. Preceding the seiviees there
was a religious procession from the archiepis
copal residence .to the church. The services
were begun at 11 o'clock. The officers of the
ceremony were: Celebrant cf tne mass and con-
secrator, Cardinal Gibbons; assistant conse-
crators. Bishops Locehlin and VVadhama. The
ritual appertaining to the consecration of a
bishop was followed without variation. The
apostolic commission appointing Mr. Foley
bishop of Detroit was read, and the cardinal ad
ministered tbe oath. Bishop Foley was
then examined upoa questions of faith,
after which be prostrated himself
upon tbe altar and his head was anointed with
holy oil. The bishop was then presented with
the crozier and ring, following which liisnop
Foley made bis offering of two ornamented
loaves of bread and two little casks of wine.
The last act was tbe placing of the mitre npon
the bishop s head. The musio was of a high or
der. The mass was Gounod's "St. Cecilia."
Whilst tbe new bishop was approaching the
altar the choir sang, "Eoce Fidelis Servus et
1'rudeos, and during the ceremony were also
rendered "Andante Religioso." "Amitee Spir
itual "Alma Virgo and the "Te Deuta'and as
the procession left the cathedral Gounod's march
chorus 'V.:va Leone" was given. The semi
narians' choir, which was stationed in the
sanctuary, consisted ot sixty voices. It
chanted the Introit Al!ejah and tbe
litany cf tbe saints. The sermon
was preached by ArchbishoD Ryan, of
Baltimore. He took for his text the Acts of the
Apostles, 20th chapter 2Sth verse: "Take heed
to vourselves and tbe whole flock wherein the
Holy Ghost basOolaced yoa bishops to rule the
church of God whieh He hath purchased with
His own blood. The preacher drew a compari
son between earthly and spiritual rulers. The
one took cognizance of outward actions only.
The other was a dominion of the intellect and
heart Tbe order of the episcopacy is the high
est in the church of a holy order, he said; every
thing about it was solely of jurisdiction. In
urging the honor and obedience that are due to
the Pope as tbe head of the episcopate,
Archbishop Ryan said: "We have
recently seen how wonderful and uni
versal was tbe tribute paid to the
present great occunant of the chair of Peter by
the whole world. Even now. without armies to
back bim, he is honored by the kings of tbe
earth as representing a power stronger than
that of armiee, a power which they cannot, dare
not, defy. We know the secret of that power.
bnt the outside world, not acknowledging it as
of divine constitution, calls it by different
names. Thus, an English Protestant periodical,
the London standard, speaking of the recent
visit of the German Emperor to the Pope, said:
'It is not displeasing to see these great military
monarcbs, with so many trumpets be
fore and such vast material force
behind tbem, compelled 'to treat with
a power abeolnely non-material, obliged to
acknowledge tbat a sovereignty may be real,
though it is powerless, except for its sway over
the minds and imaginations of a section of man
kind. The Pope was unconsciously fighting all
the battles of the Wtoje world." Tbe Arch
bishop went oa to argue the divinity of this
power of the church. It was a power which
seemed intaogible and yet served to bring the
great Kaiser to the side of the sovereign who
had neither soldiers nor land, yet ruled by the
superior right of thought. The outside world
recognized tne papacy not only as a great re
ligious power, but a great moral power to pro
tect the liberties of all men against physical
force. '
Next Sunday the feast of St Martin will be
celebrated, and Bishop Foley will then for the
first time exercise his functions as bishop by
confirming a class. He will leave for Detroit on
the morning of Nov. 22, and be installed by
Arch bishop Elder, of Cincinnati.
NEWS FROM ABROAD.
English and French 1'epers Continue to Com
ment on the Saekvllle Case.
London, Nov. 4. The Times says: "There is
not the slightest reason 'to retort by dismissing
Mr. Pfaelp3, but we would advise the govern
ment to show deliberation in choosing Lord
Sackville's successor. n
Tbe Stendard still continues to demand some
thing to indicate Eo gland's displeasure.
Paris, Oct. 4. The Debats, referring to tne
motives actuating Lord Sackvillea dismissal,
says: "It is permissible to think that tbey are
not very exalted motives, which can be ad
mitted without a sense of shame; bnt tbey are
practicable, and if thev are ignored, this Seek-
villa business will be utterly incomprehensible."
American Adventurers Disappear.
London, Nov. 4 Woodcock and Henry, the
American favorites of the King of Wurtemberg,
suddenly departed from Nice on Saturday.
The King of Wurtemberg had located
tbem in a pretty villa opposite
his hotel, paying all the expenses.
The correspondent of the Post saw Woodcock
just before his departure. He refused to deny
the stor.es anent his connection with the King.
. . . - v a a t a.
The court omciais are euenc on tne suoject.
Twenty-Two rersons Drowned.
London, Nov. 4. -The Norweigan bark Nor,
Captato Bjonness, from New York, Oct. 2, for
Stettin, collided with acd sank the steamer
Saxmnndham, off Cowes. Twenty-two persons
are missing and are supposed to have been
drowned. Eight lurrivors have landed at Wey
mouth. The Nor was abandoned. Her crew
have landed at Portland.
Foreign Notes.
The death of rrejva?eski, the explorer, was
caused by typhus fever.
Cardinal Newman is now out of danger. A
thanksgiving service for his recovery was held
yesterday.
A "blue book" on the Sackville affair is being
prepared for tbe English Parliament
The Czar and suite met with a hearty recep
tion on their return xo St. Petersburg. The
streets were gaily decorated and lined with
troops.
TELEGRAPUIC BREVITIES.
While four young men, James Hayes, Henry
Gormley, Wiliirfm Se'ian and Charles Cogan,
were sailing in Dorchester bay, yesterday, their
boat capsized, and the three first mentioned
were drowned.
Hon. Mackenzie Bowel!, of Ottawa, Ont.wlll
sot make public the letter sent bim asking his
adviee bow to vote in tbe presidential election
until after election day. United States Consul
Ilotchkiss happened to be in Mr. Howell's office
on official business when the communication was
received.
At Cincinnati. Saturday night, Frank Martin,
colored, fired on two officers and by their return
fire was mortally wounded. The officers were
taking the wife of Martin, who was drunk and
disorderly, to the station-house, when Martin,
who bad been following, fired at tbem. The
officers returned the ere, fatally wounding Mar
tin. The wounded man wss taken to the city
hospital, but dwd five minutes after bis arrival.
Thomas Kane, an Irishman of Pittsburg.
stabbed his wife in the abdomen with a pen
knife yesterdsy, inflicting a wound tbat will
prove fatal. Tbe woman was sitting up with
her dead child, and Kane, who had been drink
ing, came into the room aod accused her of
laughing, bhe denied the accusation, but with
out farther warning he drew the knife and
thrust it into her abdomen. Her husband is
nnder arrest
"Do you know," remarked a prominent gen
tlemao to us a few da?s ago, "Dr. Bull's Cough
Syrup is really a good thing. My daughter
would have me use it for a bad cough and it did
curt me.
DEMOCRACY'S AID SOCIETY
Eev. Charles W. Rector Swears to the
Language Used by flashes at Muncie.
How the Ill-Assorted Political Alliance Work!
in Hendricks Conntj M;any Prohibi
tionists Getting Their Eyes Open.
Special te the Indianaoolls Jnuraai.
Mcncie, Nov. 3. The letter of Rev. Charles
W. Rector, published in the Times, of this city
and tne Journal, of Thursday, wherein he re
lates a conversation held by bim with J. S.
Hughes, the Prohibitioa candidate for Governor,
has spread eonaternation through the ranks of
the few third-party Prohibitionists that are left
in this county. The leaders of the Demoeratio
annex are doing everything in their power to
discredit the statement They have gone so far
as to say that tbey do not know Mr. Rector or
know that he was ever identified with their
party. As. Mr. Rector attended their meeting
at the office of Dr. S. O. Budd, in this city, at
whieh tbeir organization was effected, and he
Mr. Rector was selected as committeeman for
his township, it is strange that there should be
such a sudden lapse of memory affecting the
men who are determined, at all hazards, to use
tbe third party to earry the Democracy into
power. Mr. Rector baa clinched his statements
with the following affidavit
"State of Indiana, Delaware county, ss.
''Personally appeared before me, a notary
public in and for said county, Charles W. Rector,
who, being duly sworn, deposes and says that
be is tbe same Charles W. Rector who wrote
the article that appeared in the Mnneie Daily
Times in the issae of Oct 30, signed by him, de
tailing a conversation between himself and J. S.
Hughes, candidate for Governor of Indiana on
the Prohibition ticket; that tho statement he
then made, and tbat is published, is, in all things,
true and correct J. S. Hughes, aforesaid, did
use this language: 'I would see the Republicans
rot in bell a thousand years before I'd vote the
Republican ticket' And further deponent 8 ait a
not Charles W. Rector.
"Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 2d
day of November. 1S33. Edward M. White,
SeaLl "Notary Public"
The Prohibition leaders have also been using
every endeavor to east a shadow upon tbe good
name of the Rev. Mr. Rector. The following
testimonials as to his character have been given:
"Mcncie, Ind., Nor. 2, 1883.
"To Whom it May Concern:
"I have had a personal and intimate acquaint
ance with the Rev. Charles W. Rector for twen
ty years past and know bim to be a man of un
questioned integrity, and one whose word for
truth and veracity is never questioued where
known. William Dragoo,
"Ex-Auditor Delaware Co."
e
"Mcncie. led.. Nov. 2, 18S8.
'To Whom It Mar Concern:
"I hereby certify that lam acquainted with
Rev. Charles W. Rector, and that be ia a Chris
tian gentleman, a mau of truth, veracity and
honor, and tbat any statement or statements
made by him are entitled to full confidence and
belief; and further, I do not believe ho woold
make any declaration tbat be did cot believe.
His standing in the community, and bis char
acter as a Christian, forbids any doubt of his
truthfulness. D. R. PEKsniNO,
"Grand Chap. L O. G. T. of Int."
"I hereby fully indorse the above statement
made by D. R. Pershing. I have personally
known Rev. C W. Rector for the last nineteen
yeara and know him to oe a man unimpeachable
for truth and veracity. Jacob Stiffler,
"Auditor Delaware Co."
'To Whom it Mav Concern:
"The Rev. Charles W. Rector is a gentleman
'of high character and unquestioned integrity.
He is one of tbe honored ministers in the United
Brethren Church, and where known his word is
not called in questjon.
"Edmund H. Stradltno, ex-Co. Surveyor.
"Robt. W. Monroe. Dep. And. Del. Co.
"Chas. F. Koontz, Dep. Treas. Del. Co.
"John W. Taylor, ex-Treas. Del. Co.
"W. E. Driscoll, M. D., Coroner Del. Co.
"R. S. Gregory, Attorney-at-law.
"C. II. Maitlen, Sheriff.
"A. B. Bradbury, il. D., Sec. Co. Board of
"Health. .
"B. F. Bratton, Dry Goods Merchant.
"Owen M. Wilson, Recorder of Del. Co.
"J. R. McKimmey, ex-Sheriff.
"Isaac Meees.
"G. W. Cromer, Prosecuting Attorney,
"J. O. Lewellen, Co. Supt. of Schools."
An Indorsement of Rev. Mr. Rector.
To the Editor of the Indlananolis Journal:
I know the preacher Rev. Charles Rector
welL I belonged to the same conference with
bim for years. He is a man of truth. Many of
our preachers have heretofore been deceived by
the left wing of tbe Demoeratio party, tbe so-
called ProhiDitioo party; but we are getting oar
eyes open, and the Voice is helping their speak
ers to do it. Harrison is gaming all over my
district and, I believe, will be elected. If yoa
get this in time please publish it
F. M. DeMunbrun,
Presiding Elder, Mitchell District, Indiana Con
ference.
Little Yore, Washington county, Indiana.
The Alliance tn Ilendricks County,
fpeclal to the Indianaoolls Joaroav
Danville, Nov. 4. Your correspondent bas
secured a Prohibition ticket for Hendricks
county, printed, at the office of the Danville
Gazette, a Demoeratio organ of this county.
On this ticket the names of Thomas L. Sullivan
and James L. Mitchell, for judge and prosecutor,
appear in the proper order. This ticket was
obtained from a Democrat, and there is not the
slightest doubt as to it genuineness. The Pro
hibitionists of this county bad 2,000 tickets
printed, and the names of Sullivan and
Mitchell appear on every one of them.
Tbey will not dare to deny this, though
they did not want it known in
Marion county, where Sullivan and Mitchell are
expecting the support of nearly all ef tbe
saloons of Indianapolis. The attempt of these
two gentlemen to carry water on one shoulder
aod whisgy on the other will hardly succeed, at
least here in Hendricks county, where most of
the Prohibitionists are sincere, honest men.
Additional evidence of a direct bargain between
the Democratic and third-party leaders, in this
county, is revealed by the fact that the name of
David Hadley, a prominent and well-known
Prohibitionist, is printed on the Demo
eratio county ticket for Represent
ative. The Danville Gazette came out
yesterday with tbe Demoeratio ticket printed in
its columns, showing David Hadley'a name in
place of tbat of Dr. Brill, a Democrat of Pitts
boro, who was the convention nominee pro tern.
When these facts are known it is believed a
stampede will occur among the Prohibitionists
of this county, many of whom are already disgusted-with
Hughes and Helen Gougar. There
are also many Democrats who will resent this
illicit bargain between old-time pclitical ene
mies. Returning to the Fold.
Special to the Indianapolis Jourei
Wabash, Nov. 4. The third-party Prohibi
tionists, who were very active a few months ago
in this section, have lost their grip. One of the
leading workers stated confidentially tbat tbe
pasty managers are having great trouble in
holding tbe voters, who are slipping over to tbe
Republicans. Jesse Hutehins, county chairman
of the party here, stated that he believed liar
riaon'a chances for carrying Indiana are good.
Mr. George Herrick, secretary of the committee,
when asked his opinion as to the prospects of
tbe Republican and Democratid parties, re
marked. "We don't car anything about vour
little dog fights."
The Yellow Fever Record.
Jacksonville, Fle, Nov. 4. The weather is
clear and eooL The board of health reports
only eleven new cases of yellow fever, of which
five are white. Deaths, 3; total cases to date,
4,277; total deaths, 304.
Sanford, Fla., Nov. 4. The report from En
terprise to-day Is most encouraging. There are
do new cases and no deaths. Six patients wro
discharged, four are convalescent, and only four
are under medical treatment
Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 4, The Amerieana
Decatur, Ala, special reoorts three new easecot
fever, all white, Dr. J. B. Sew ell and Mr. and
Mrs. Philip Harcher.
The Dudley Letter Forgeries.
Indlanspolis 3iews.
Colonel Dudley has brought suit for $25,000
eaeh against tbe New York papers which pub
lished his alleged letter. Tbe developments now
point to a Demoeratio forgery, to-wiu This let
ter, it will be remembered, was alleged to have
! been received by a Republican eounty commit
tee chairman and forwarded to the Indiana
Democratic State central committee; that it was
telegraphed from here to New York, and that
the forgeries which Colonel Dudley claimed,
were nothing mere than immaterial errors of
transmission yby telegraph. Bat the New
York papers all, on their own statement,,
did cot print the letter as received from
Indianapolis by telegraph, but a letter ae
given out by the Demoeratio national commit
tee there. And this letter is very different It
ia plain that there are two letters instead of
one. The 'differences are not mistakes of trans
missions. They are the bodily insertions of
words and clauses, as the word "financial" and
the word "assistance," and the words Republic
an", and "Democratic" at plaees that make
infamous and rascally meanings. Elsewhere in
this paper we print tbese two letters in parallel
eolnmns. We urge every one to read them and
see for themselves tbe infamous aeoundrelistn
that is going on. As the letters stand tbey ap
pear to be simply two forgeries instead of one.
LETTERS FROil THE FE0FLE.
The German-American Vote.
to the Editor of the Indianapolis Journal:
In last Friday evening's News a "prominent
German" asserts tbat because the lately pub
lished list of German Repablieans eontains only
109 names, therefore, all the other German vot
ers are Democrats. Such logic caa originate
only in the brain of a man who bas no sense;
hence, ought to be confined in the Insane Asy
lum and fed on cholora bogs and Sullivan's
maggoty butter; or of one wco is corrupt enough
to try to deceive aa intelligent public with such
falsehooda German" Republican.
Indianapolis, Nov. 3.
An Answer far the Sentinel.
to the Editor of tbe Indianaoolls Journali
I notice in this morning's Jonraal a challenge
from the Sentinel to name one firm that will
elose its doors in case Mr. Cleveland is elected.
In reply to that I will make the following state
ment and vouch for its troth: Mr. John Shra
der, of New Albany, a life-long Democrat, who
is at this time and has been for many years en
gaged in the manufacture of furniture, was ap
proached bv au agent and asked to purchase
material His reply was, "I will buy nothing
notil after the election. If Mr. Cleveland is
eleeted I shall close my doors. I do not intend
my business shall die the miserable death re
salting from free trade." For the truth ot the
foregoing I will be responsible.
Albert K Tucker.
Jefferson villi, Nov. 3.
Cen't Stand Mr. Jewett'e Fraudulent rians.
To tne Zauor ot tne Indianapolis Journali
Along with other Republicans, who at times
are disposed to ticket-scratching, I bad deter
mined to vote for some candidates on the Demo
eratio eounty ticket One of these was James
L. Mitchell. The others were candidates for the
Legislature. The action of Charley Jewctt in
refuting to accept the very fair proposition of
Mr. Hnston, of the Republican State central
committee, that, to provide against double
ballots, each ticket voted should be encircled by
a thin rabber band, makes my wsy clear. The
voice of no Demoeratio candidate on tbe county
ticket, neither tbat of Mr. Mitchell nor of any
one of the candidates for the Legislature
baa been beard in ' censure of Mr. Jewett's
course, nor in expostulating with him for his
too-evident inclination to carry by fraud what
should only be decided by an honest ballot No,
tbese men seem perfectly willing to profit by
any infamons scheme that may be devised, and
opposed to any interference with the rascals or
their rascally methods. The Indianspolis News
is a great deal "broader" than I care to be under
tbe circumstances. c. D.
Indianapolis, Nov. 3.
Thompson's ltecord.
To the Editor of the Indianapolis Journal:
The News advises Republicans to scratch To u
sey for State Senator, and vote for Dr. Thomp
son. When the Soldiers' Orphans' Home was
investigated by the Legislature, of which
Thompson was a member, and it was proven that
the superintendent had horsewhipped a twelve-
year-old-boy inmate of the home for defending
bis sister from the lecherous proposals of the
superintendents son; when it was proven that
one of the girls in the Home, barely fourteen
years of age, bad been ruined and ber life
blighted by one of the trustees; when it was
proven that another of the girls, of same age,
bad been brought t y a trnstee to the Grand Ho
tel. in this city, where be endeavored to
accomplish ber rum; when it was proven
tbat another orphan girl of the Home was
bronght here by one of tbe trustees who tried
to effect her ruin, she escaping only by jumping
from tbe buggy and screaming for aid and pro
tection when all tbese facts, and many more
equallv as damnable, were proven beyond any
possibility of doubt Dr. Thompson voted to
whitewash tbe Home and Its management, and
condone tbese horrible outrages.
Let ns not forget these things. Let us vote
the ticket straight and take our charitable in
stitutions out of the control of tbese human
devils. Old Soldier.
Another Demoeratio Forgery.
To tbe Editor ef the Indianapolis Journer
Last night I was sitting In the office of Fil
beck's Hotel in Terre Haute when an Irish work
ingmen walked in and Landed every man in the
office a card which read as follows:
"Dick Filbeck See if yon can get this man
to vote ia time. He is a good Republican.
"F. Foster, 523 Main street"
This scoundrel, while asking ns all to read
this ticket, told us that lie lives in Birmingham,
Ala. I caught on to the Demoeratio trick in a
minute, and asked the fellow to let me have a
copy of bis ticket He refused, and, in Irish, I
invited him to the bar-room, where I got a correct
copy of his note. This morning I went to No.
525 Main street, but no such man as F. Foster
lives there. I paid the ruffian for throwing the
dirty forgery in tbe fire, but a Democrstio
policeman called on me an hour aft
erwards, asking me for the copy of
the forgery which still remains in my posses
sion. He did not get it Do honest Democrats
approve of such dirty business as this? Nick
Filbeck is a leading Republican of Vigo eounty,
and the Democrats want to injure the Republic
an party by making people believe that he ie
bringing citizens of other States into Indiana to
vote. I am glad to say that I laid the tool of
tbe Demoeratio committee low. First, I made
bim so drunk that he gave up bis document
Second, I left bim in tbe hsnds of tbe police. It
is not strange to Fee corruption in Demoeratio
circles, but it is painful to see Irish-Americana
act as the bipeds of that rascally party. But
the thing is nearly at an end. Democracy's days
are nearly over. "We are on the eve of redemp
tion. P. C Carroll.
Reasons Why I Will Not Vote for Cleveland.
To the Editor of the Indianapolis Journal!
1. Because he is the representative of trea
son and rebellion.
rroof.
L Mr. Cleveland owes his election to a "solid
Sbath." Bebels rule the polie and vote of tbe
Sooth, by driving the negroes from the polls or
by a fraudulent count. Mr. Cleveland then
owes bis election to a rebel vote and fraud.
2. Mr. Cleveland went fishing on Decoration
day. n knew that to do so would please
rebels, for two reasons. 1. It would show con
tempt for Union soldiers, aod 2, it wouid show
that he is a man ready to propitiate and serve
rebels. I will not vote for a man who goea fish
ing oe Decoration day.
3. Mr. Cleveland ordered the captured rebel
flags to be returned to rebels that was done to
please rebels.
4. Mr. Cleveland appointed officers of the
rebel army and Confederacy to represent the
United States at foreign courts. There are many
loyal men whom be might nave appointed to
tbe foreign service, but be ehose men to be con
suls and ministers who were rebels. This to
piease and feed rebels.
5. Mr. Cleveland vetoes bills giving pensions
to Eoldiers of tbe Union srmy and their widows.
He ie excessively conscientious lest a few dollars
should be misplaced in being given to Union sol
diers, bnt be bas no conscience about bills whieh
give millions to other objects. He strains at a
gnat and swallows a cameL All this, too, to
please rebels.
IL Because Mr. Cleveland bas been in all bis
life a man of a notoriously Immoral and impure
character. . ,
IIL Because Mr. Cleveland was notorious aa
a patron of the saloon and intemperance, and
he has given no good evidence of repentance and
reformation in this particular.
IV. Because he never rendered any public,
service whieh entitled him to the Nation's grat
itude. When other men were serving the Na
tion in time of its penl, be stayed at home a
bachelors' home at tbat He bas no right or
title by virtue of anything, to the Nation's hon
ors or tbe Nation's gratitude. I. Bassett.
Steamship Ttewe.
Nkw York, Nov. 4. Arrived: Rbaetie, from
Hamburg; Ponca, from Mediterranean porta
. London, Nov. 4. -Tbe steamer British Prln
eesss, from Philadelphia, arrived at Queens
tow a, to-day.
w x. 1 r i r
9
Absoiutely Pure.
This rowder never varies, a marvel cf rmrttv-
strength and wholeRome&ees. More economical that
tneoramarr atnos. ana cannot te sola in eAmpetltloa
with the multitude of lew-tent, short-weight alamo
rhophate mw1r. "old cnlr Ie ran. KOtAk
BAKISO POWDlili CJ 106 Wall street, N.I.
INDIANA AND ILLINOIS NEWS
Crazy Slan Committs Suicide by Throw
ing Himself in Front of an Engine.
A Twelre-Tear-OId Boy Bnmd to Death ia
a Farm-IIouse Lightning Plays fad IIatoo
with a Democratic lle Kottf.
IND I AX A.
A Crazy 3 Ian Jumps In Front of a Slovtasf
Train' and Is Killed.
special to ths Indianaoolls Jouroaa-
Delpiit, Nov 4. As a special train was re
turning from Indianapolis, this afternoon, a
erazy man jumped in froot' cf the engine at
Kadnor, this county, and was instantly killed.
His name was Sanford Franalin. He bad fre
quently threatened suicide in this way.
Child Itumed to Death,
foeelal te the Intlianatolls J cam.
Wabash. Nov. 4 The family of Sam
nel ISholley, a well-known farmer living
near this city, arrived here at 5 o'clock this
evening, bearing in a box the charred remains
of their twelve-year-old son. who was burned te
death Iatt midnight, at the home of Jaeet
Coomler, twenty miles eoath of this city, where
tbe Sbollys were making a brief visit The
bouse was destroyed and the balance of the oc
cupants barely escaped with their lives.
Cannon Karats, but Hurts Nobody.
Special to the lndlanaeolis Journal.
Medaetville, Nov. 4. The Republicans;
of this place bad a very narrow escape
while testing a cast-iron cannon, whieh was
intended for a rally. A charge, one-half pound
of powder, was used, with wet parer for .wad
ding. Tne cannon was blowa to pieces, and
fragments were sent as far as a half mile and
were buried in the ground. Luckily no persons
were injured.
Died in the Streets from Heart Disease.
Specie) tu the Indlanaaolls Xooroas
Pzeu, Nov. 4. Mr. David O'Ccncell, ot
Wabash, was found dead in an alley near the
depot this morning, and the remains wert
turned over to tbe coroner. He was attendiasT
a Democratic rally last evening, and heart die
ease, aggravated by exeitement, is supposed to)
have caused bis death.
Minor Notea.
Frank Wilterson, a farmer living near Pari",
fell dead from heart disease on Saturday.
On Friday night a number of tramps at Craw
fordeville got into a fight, and one was badly eut
with a knife. He was taten in charge bv the
police, but the man who bad the knife escsped
The new Methodist church at New Richmond,
Montgomery count, was dedicated on Sunder
by Rev. O. Y. Switzer, of Crawfordsvdle. The
edifice was erected at a cost of I3.C00.
Ed Thompscu and John Morton, twe youefj
eolored men, quarreled at 1 ansvllle on Satur
day night Morton drew a knife and stabbed
Thompson six times, inflicting fatal wounds,
for which be was arrested.
A cannon exploded at Worthington on Satur
day aod horribly manglel George Dyer, wbe
died shortly afterwards. His former home wet
in Washington, In 1. Frank Keen and Joe
Borders were also slightly Injured.
During the Democratic parade at Pern, osi
Saturday, one of the Coats broke down, and sevs
eral young girls were badly bruised. Tha
fourteen-year-old boy of Joseph Keyle had bit
leg badly mashed, and was also hurt by a wagoa
running over him. His injuries are dangerous.
Yesterday, Rev. Chas. Little, D. D., paster ef
tbe Presbyterian Church at Wabash, began tbt
seventeenth year of bis ministry in tbat city.
Tbe event was duly celebrated. Mr. Little it
one ot the beet known and tnSkt popular minis
ters in northern Indiana, and baa declined calls)
to largsr ttlit. .
ILLINOIS.
Lightning Strikes a Democratic Pole anO
Rends Cleveland and Tlmruiao't I'ortralta.
Special te the lndienaooi: Jurce.
Marshall, Nov. 4. News was received te
day of the strange freak played by the lisbtotafl
during the storm of Friday. At Liviugston,
Wabsih township, the Democrats erected a
handsome pole a few weeks ago, and drew tip te
its summit a large square streamer bearing the
pictures of Cleveland and Thurman. On Friday
evening a lightning bolt structc the poie aod
split it in half, scattering splinters in every di
rection, the pole being utterly destroyed Tha
strangest part of it was, however, that I bar
man's picture was rent in twain, and tbe black
ened pieces burled in different directions, whllf
Cleveland's was thrown a dozen yards awav ant
greatly disfigured. The superstitious regard i
as significant. '
Krlef Mention.
Grady & Wagner, of Maria, have failed, mak
ing an afaignmect Saturday. LiaUilues, fl2,'-,00
asrets, l!,u00.
The body of Cornelius Kelly, aged sixty yr.
was fonnd hanging from a rafler ia hts barn, 14
Texas township, three and one half miles corU
of Maroa, on Friday morning.
The bod? of an infant buried in a soap besv
was found in the suburbs of Decatur, but as oe,
trace of violence could be found on the body tha
coroner ordered it buried in the cemetery.
Orer twentv steep have been kiiled by dogt
near Peters, doring the past few tiieLta. The;
farmers are up in arms agsicst ths whole ee
nine race, and a war ot extermination will be
waged.
Beattie Gaskeil, of Maectah, a young masj
of much promise, died r i Satvday, Lis constU
tution having given wa ... 4-rtoo much study
at tbe University of Mic.gao, where be was
preparing for graduation.
A printing o3ce and several bnsinees bouses
were burglarized at FairfielJ, last Friday night,
and $400 in money and notes and a lot of men
chandise secured. A reward of $309 bas beet
offered for tbe arrest ef tbe burglars.
At Mariisa, oa Saturday, while Thoa Os
home's daughter. Rodena, a?ed eight yeare, wa4
coming down the steps of a rtcre with has
sister's baby, she tripped an! both fell abeut
ten feet breaking Rodena s arm and fatally In
junng the baby.
A fight on Saturday eftsrncoc, at Ccbdea
betweeo William Tweely and Lynn Caveneat
was tbe starter for a pitcbed batile between tbt
Campers, six in number, on one side and the
smm . v V- , wi..n ... .. -
which proved a serious affair, three men hetcf
dangerously injured and four badly hurt The
fight was with knives and (tones, gathered
from the railroad track, where the fight ee
eurred, and grew out cf an old f eul.
rnexpUloed KlUlugofa Girt
Dcs Moin ts, Ia. Nov. 4. This evening a
young girl named Thompson was found deal rc
ber room. It ts surpnaed she shot herself. She
bad jnst received a call from a veeng man, wbe
was waiting npon ber, and as be left a shot was
beard and ber friends rushed In and found bee
dead. She left a note to a cetehber, which wist
probably explain the shooting, but it bas net
been made public.
For the cure ef colds, eoogha and tnng diS
cultiss Ayer's Cherry Pectoral is u a equaled.