OirTTr" F.vps?P' Tp""-T? '5-ns r?FS &:S jxjWvi : af?v. ijri"-? V3?J'- C1,,Tj.Tr if' F-rTjp-' 5?ir,s T THE PITTSBURG . DISPATCH. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20. 1893." T SOLDIER BOYS ANDVETERANS Tramp Along tlio Streets of tlie Capital Many Thon sand Strong. TIIE GRAXD ABMY PLACE Dedicated With Imposing Ceremonies at Washington. Vice President Morton Represents the President in the Programme of Exer cises Addresses by Commander In Chief Palmer and Others Candidates in the Field for tho Highest Office In tho Order Stirring Scenes at the Na tional Kncampment Hosts of Battle Scarred Men Talk Over Events of Nearly Thirty Years Ago Armlos of People Arrive to Witness To-day'a Parade Pennsylvania Will Bo Repre sented in tho Parade Over a Hun dred of Her Fost3 Now on the Ground The "7irst Defenders" There Inci dents o'tho First Day. IFroM a taff connErovncvT. Washington, Sept. 19. The tramp, tramp, tramp ot thousands ot feet, the too tin; of bands, the beating of drums, sporadic cheers ot spectators as some fatuous or familiar post inarched by and the constant clanging of cable car bells made Pennsylvania avenue a perfect pandemonium of dcatening discords to-day, except for the short time wneu the parade, a miniature one compared to that which will occur to-inorrow, held a portion of the street lor its own use, and when the cars end crond wcro shut out by stretches of ropes. It Mas a grand day for the begin ning of the festivities of reunion of the Grand Army, and it was a fitting day for the dedication of that beautiful Govern ment meadow which has been known for long years as the "White Lot," but which ' JOHN rALMi:K. Commander in Chief of the Grand Army. was to-day formally christened Grand (Army Place" as an enduring memorial of the visit for the first time since the war of any considerable number of the defenders of the Union. Who is responsible for the name "White Lot," no one knows. It is one of those names which grow out of association, and whose beginuing is as mysterious as that of tbe humorous stories that have passed cur rent for hundreds of years in a hundred lan guages without any narrator knowing their origin. The "White Lot" is that large cir cular area between the White House on one side and the monument on the other, and to this whiteness of its surroundings is due the name. A Vista of Unrivaled Beauty. In connection with the grounds of the White House, the carp ponds, the monu ment grounds, the artificial flats of the Po tomac and the grand river stretching for miles beyond, ith tbe hills of Maryland and Virginia on either side, the view from the south windows of the executive mansion is one of iudccribable loveliness, and outrivals fairly those famous vistas which extend from the more private fronts of the Royal Palace at Windsor and that palace of uuequale 1 history at Ver sailles, now one of the rainy museums of tbe French Republic. Within Grand Army Place is a circular driving road about a third of a mile in length, which is used in the lashionable season by the elite of the District, and in that season at all times presents a scene gay and luxurious, with splendid horses, costly equipages, handsome women and men and unimpeachable coachmen and footmen. The Royal Drive and Rotten ' Row in London's famous Hyde Park are seldom more bril liant with life and color than is what will be henceforth known as Grand Army Place when the Washington season is at its height. Its dedication to-day was quite an imposing afiair, with its mixtnre of marching cavalry, artillery, regulars and militia, Grand Army veterans and beardless cadets, with the attendant tens of thousands which crowded the vast space, the very ipretty speeches of tbe Commander in Chief ';of the Grand Army and of the Vice Presi- dent of the United States, the roar of the" cecond guns and the almost louder roar of the cheers of th multitude which followed the formal works of the dedication. Crowds Gather Upon Crowds. The crowds which lined the streets and aveuue3 to-dav were simply tremendous, and they were augmented momentarily by the incoming trains. Well on to 100 specials entered tbe city on each of the great trunk lines within the last 24 hours and still they come. To-night and to-morrow the local trains which tap the country for 50 miles about, will bring in a mass of human beings, for the great day of the encampment only, which will almost equal that which las come from greater distances. The route of to-morrow's parade will be a short one, extending only from the Peace Monument, at the foot of the Capitol Ter. race to Washington Circle, a distance of about two miles along Pennsylvania ave nue, and consequently the entire immeas urable crowd will attempt to force itself in on each side of the way the length of this short route. Usually the many immense parades to which AVashington is acenstomed are much greater in extent and the chance to see is correspondingly increased. One may imagine then the jam which will occur with this the greatest crowd of visitors that has ever been in the Capital city. It is apparent that Pennsylvania is not going to permit herself to be outdone to morrow, at least in point of numbers, in tbe great parade. Secretary of Internal Afiairs Stewart aud General Beath, both of them havine been in attendance at nearly everr annual encampment, assert that the Key I t ': . Iff 4g0m ft .w.,je&w-. ,-.... j . ...... i.A. ;ajoiL,s .. ..-..i,. . .4. A.i'fci;--i.JL.z ',..-. jkjiii4' . sj .. .iIJ&JgL&!a&iaifa&& ''. .-. . :':iSisc.L. . ..i.-. .. l..i.:-s,'jlL.--. ",..,.... .-,i.' .. , , . . stone State will hare no less that 16,000 men in line. First Defenders to the Front. The old "First Defenders," too, will be given the post of honor on the right of the right line. The parade will be in double column, one column on each side of the car tracks on the avenue, and the right column will be at that side of the avenue which is known as tbe popular and respectable side. The Massachusetts Sixth, which is the rival of the "First Defenders," for the honor of having first responded to the call for troops and ot reaching Washington, will be given the right of the left column. The "First Defenders" Rre composed of tbe Ringgold artillery, of Reading; the Washington artillery and National Light Infantry, of Pottsville; Logan Guard, of Lewistoo, and the Allen Infantry, of Allen town. The proclamation of President Lincoln calling for 75,000 troops was issued hX' CE ERAL JOnS T. TAYLOR. Pennsylvania Commander. on the 15th of April, 18SL These com panies responded on the loth, were ac cepted on the 10th, met at Harrisburg on the 17th, and on the 18th were a witness of the proceedings of Congress from the gal leries of the House. In their passage through Baltimore, they were attacked by a mob, and Nick Biddle, a colored servant, was wounded and this was the first blood of the war. The com panies were in Washington in time to re ceive and escort the Massachusetts Sixth, and vo were, unquestionably, the first de lenders. There are 120 of "them present, everyone of whom marched through Balti more on the 17th of April, 1861, while the Sixth, though more numerous, has filled up its ranks with new blood tor the pumose of pvrprtuating the organization. Hon. James II. Campbell, who represented the Tenth district in Congress in 1861, offered a reso lution of thanks in Congress for the prompt appearance of the old defenders, and will be with them to-morrow on the march. Tlio l.eservcs Out in Force. Another organization that will attract agreatdtal ot attention is the Pennsylva nia Reserves, about which there has been a good deal of talk on account of their de sire to march in a body, which request was denied, as only members of the Grand Armv posts are to be recognized. About 400 of the ll-serves are in the city, and if they march by posts to-morrow they will certainly be teen in a separate body on on Wednesday. They are the remnants of 13 regiments which were held at home for several weeks bv Governor Curtin at his own expense, it is said, the Governor being convinced that their services would be wonted for the defense of the State. When they came on to the Capital they marched out to Tenleytown, camped there, and con structed tor the Pennsylvania, anil built a portion of the road leading to it. On Wednesday they will be marshalled at liich noon in iront of their headquarters, on the avenue near Fourteenth street, and will march oer a portiqu of the old route as far as Georgetown, where tliey will take the electric cars for Tenleytown many of them beins short a leg or so, and none of them beius quite so robust as they were in the years of the war. Everyman of them was conjured at their meeting ol to-night to be in tlie r.inks to-moirow to march, at least :is far as Seventeenth street, which will take them beyond the critical crowd, after which tlie lame and the halt and the old may take the cable cars for Georgetown. It is possible also that they may be reviewed by the President, who expects to return to the city with Mrs. Harrison by to-morrow evening. At Tenleytown the Reserve will enjoy a bauquet at which there will be toasts and much eloquence, and the site ot tbe old fort bids fair to be carried away piecemeal for mementoes. Colonel Kane, of the famous IJucktails, will be the Cinet Marshal on the march, and the Bucktails will have the position of honor. The IJucktails' uniform, which is decorated with a deer's brush, at tracts a great deal of attention, and they are loudly cheered in their marching. Tho Lambs Itcady to Entertain. Captain Philip R. Schuyler Post has ar rived with 300 men, and the armory of the Third battalion ot the District Guard is one of the jnlliest places in Washington to-day. They arc all fighting veterans, but one of the peculiarly unique features is known as 'The Lambs" As Captain Taylor, who belongs to No. 51, puts it, the post needed something to offset the famous "Louisiana Tigers" and result, "The Lambs." Their functions consist in furnishing all enjoy ment and entertainment that can be gotten out ot each annual encampment, and evi dently "The Lambs" are a very popular crowd, judging by the way their badges are sought tor by other members of the post. The Northwestern Department of Penn sylvania opened headquarters at 923 F street this morning, and will devote its energies to keeping all posts from that part of the State in good times and clover. Many of these are quartered in Camp Farragut, and declare that everything is in ship shape, or rather cushioned ambulance condition, which the veterans regard as preferable to marchinz in Virginia mud during the war times. The Eiehty-eighth Regiment Asso ciation, with 200 men, reached Washington yesterday, and at once started over the snme route they left the Capital on in '01. This time they only went as far as Alexandria, however, and their quarters at the Braddock place the crowd in reach of the ceremonies for tbe rest of their stay. Crack Drill l'osts Are Thero. The crack drill post of tbe State is the Annie M. Ross No 94. It only secured ac commodations for 150 men, but nearly 250 came in, preceded by the Westville Band, yesterday afternoon, aud their fine march ing elicited rounds of applause aloog the line of march from the Baltimore and Potomac depot, w here one of tbe first of 18 specials from Philadelphia set them down. The Rose Guard is what tbe Ross Post takes especial pride in. Forty veterans carry muskets and act as escortto the post proper, which is commanded by Colonel W. 1L Pierce. They could make many a National Guard battalion take back seats with their finely-executed maneuvers even if the old tactics are observed, and the Rose Guard is perhaps the only portion of the Grand Army which carries full-fledged arms on line ot marcu. Still another post with a reputation to uphold as a drill team par excellence is La fayette No. 217, of Easton. Captain W. R. Francisco, with 100 men, arrived this morn ing and marched to Camp Farragut, where Borne 70 of Pennsylvania's 232 represented posts are quartered. Lafayette is composed largely of members of the Fifty-first Penn sylvania Infantry, which made famous the bridge across the creek at the battle at An tietam. The Fifty-first captured the struct ure alter repeated attempts by other regi ments had been made and repulsed. The lamented John F. Hartranft, who was Com mander in Chief of the Grand Army for three successive terms 1875-76-77 and afterward Governor of Pennsylvania, com manded the Fifty-first, and an informal con ference which was held at Camp Farragut this morning between members of Lafavette and other Pennsylvania posts who "have Fifty-first men on their rolls may result in a fine monument to Hartranft at Antietam. That was tbe object of the conference, and a movement is to be instituted to'tbat effect as soon as practicable. A Hundred Posts From This State. The Pennsylvania Department of the Womans' Relief Corps has an advance guard in Mrs. Hettie L. Bateman, of Lykens, Pa,, Senior Vice President of the department, and Mrs. Eva M. Evans, De partment President, and Mrs. Ebbie Lynch, Secretary, who arrived from Allegheny this morning, and department headquarters at the Ebbitt were thronged with delegates. Mrs. Evans thinks the Relief Corps will keep op a good showing in comparison with that of the Grand Army ot the State in general. Nearly 100 of tbe Pennsylvania posts are quartered at Camp Farragut, in Garfield Park, but few of them are from the western part of the State. Those that have arrived or reported up to tbe present time from in and around Pittsburg, are posts 1G2, 128, 236, 88, 157, 41, 151, 548, 117. Hays Post is expected to arrive this evening. The blockade on tbe railroads still continues, and it is evident now that some of the old soldiers from the West will not reach the city in time for the parade to-morrow. No. C on the B. & O. road, which is due this evening, has no less than 27 sections. 'Joe acoidents with all this close rnnning of trains have been almost none and the two or three that have occurred have been very slight. One of the theater companies that should have been here this morning has not shown up yet and will do well if it reaches the city in time for the performance to-morrow evening. A vast audience was kept waiting at the National until nearly 10 o'clock, when the manager came before the curtain and announced that he did not know where his company was, but added kindly that tickets would be good when it got here. Tlie illumination to-night exceeded any thing that has ever been seen in Washing ton before. The streets are a surging sea of human beings of all sexes, ages and colors, and the mere roar ot tbe tramping feet is like Niagara. DEDICATION AND PARADE; The Inauguration Exercises of Grand Army Place Impressive Addresses by Com mander Palmer and Vice President Mor ton President Harrison Sends His Ke grots. Washington, Sept. 19. The inaugura tion of Grand Army Place was preceded this morning by a parade of considerable proportions and one of great interest to the Grand Army men as well as the other spectators, because of the opportunity it afforded of contrasting the appearance and movement of the veterans with the precise and modern movements of the soldiers of Uncle Sam's regular army and navy, lor the principal part in to-day's parade was taken by tbe regular soldiers, sailors and marines stationed in Washington and the District of Columbia National Guard, which ranks high in the point of efficiency, drill and soldierly appearance. The procession consisted of five brigades commanded by General Eugeno A. Carrusa, as follows: Troop of the regular army, naval batteries and marines, District National Guard, posts of the Department of the Potomao G. A. R. and Sons ot Veterans. The veterans smiled when they saw a body of men come spinning along on bicycles, with carbines strapped to their backs, but the smile of amusement gave way to a look of surprise and interest as they witnessed the bandiness and dexterity of the wheelmen and saw them dismount and leap again to their wheels in less time than a cavalryman could perform one opera tion. A company of pretty girls daughters of veterans clad in blue and white, with jaunty red caps and carrying diminutive rifles, elicited much applause. The procession was oGiciallv reviewed from the stand north of the War Depart ment built for the Commander in Chief of the G. A. R. On the stand were Vice President Morton, Senators Manderson, Palmer and Proctor, officially representing the Senate of the United States; Senator. Paddock, General McCook, Secretary of the Senate; and Sergeant at Arms Valentine; General Palmer, Commander in Chief G. A. R. and staff: General Schofield and staff, Admiral Greer, Colonel C. M. Husted aud Dr. Erin Gardner. Exercises at the Dedication. The formal opening of the exercises of the week waB the dedication of Grand Army Place" by Vice President Morton, as the rep resentative of President Harrison, who was detained at Loon Lake, in the presence of a large assembly that filled the whole en closure between the mimic Richmond, on which the exercises took place, and the lines around it Comrade McElroy called those present to order. The Rev. D. Payne, of Florida, Chaplain in Chief of the G. A. R., ofiered prayer. He made a special plea for the restoration to health of Mrs. Harri son. There was great applause when Com mander in Chief Palmer was introduced to deliver the introductory address. Mr. Palmer said: Comrades For tho first time since the close of the gicat civil conflict, you will have an opportunity of meeting your com rades in arms In a headquarters provided for each of tho Kicat army corps that ex isted during the war. It w ould oertalnly bo lnvidous of me to sinsrle out or attempt to me .tlon any particular corps for gallant service. I know that human nature on the average is about alike, and I can appreciate how every soldier took Bpeclal delight in speaking with prtdo or the service he took part In, and no one will objeet If, when you feet together to-day. tho recolleotlons or past dangers tempt you to he enthusiastic. I have often heard tho boys say: "JSly corps won't licht in some particular contest," but von must bear In mind that a lanre number of the boys who were on the other side will mingle with you during your visit to Wash ington, and It Is very likely that they will bring some recollection of what occurred from 1851 to 18G3. All Agreed on One Point. Whatevor differences of opinion we may have aa to the gallantry of the several corps there is one point upon which wo all agree, that whether it was the comrade wno wore tho star or the eagle; whether it was he who wore the insignia of a non-commissioned officer or the common soldier who carried his musket in the ranks, each was loyal to the common causo for which he served and cacli tried to do his full duty as he saw It. The same can be said for each corps and its gallant commander; each did Its tull share in the contest and each shared in the glori ous achievements of the Union army. The thought that so many of our gal lant lenders cannot bo with us to dav, Alls our hearts with many sad rellectlons. The vacant places they havo leit in our ranks are more nuegestlve than the presence of tho living. You will once more meet and touch elbow with the com rade who helped to add to the fame of our corps. And now, comrades, I know you all share my Jeelings of profound regret over the circumstances which has caused the ab sence of one whom you would all have been delighted to see and to hear, and who had anticipated the pleasure of Joining yon all In tbe festivities or the week, a comrade whose gallatn sorvices to tbe Nation in the hour or peril had been supplemented by his wise and patriotic management of tbe af fairs of this great Republlo in time of peace. I take great pleasure in piesentingyou to the Vice President, Air. Morton. The reference in the speech to President Harrison caused the first interruption by cheers. The formal dedication address was .then delivered by the Vice President, who spoce ratner low, put in a clear and distinct voice as lonowi: Soldiers and Sailors of the Grand Army of Repub lic: A sorrow that binds us all together calls me to take place in these ceremonies ot tbe President to whom you would instinctively turn, as a comrade, and as Commander in Cbiof of Army and Navy of the United States. Tbe President has been lately stand ing at tho gates of the Nation to challenge the entrance of an implacable enemy that must bo confronted at the outposts, while wo need Ills hlzh resolve and inflexible will In defense of the people from an Insidious foe, now that ho Is standing at tho bedside of one dearer to htm than lite, we may not for get what he owns to the tenderest relation of humanity, and a chord of affectionate sympathy reachos him from every hamlet and home In the land. God give him grace in this honr of need. A Welcome for Everyone. I see before mo the survivors of a genera tion of men who have emblazoned the pages of history and freedom for all time to come: who have Tset the example for Republican France, for united Germany, for recon structed Italy and who have broadened and deepened the foundations of the English constitution and of Anglo-Saxon liberty. Of this great army of Uborty, whether they have passed away or are still present tor duty, you are tbe honored representatives. Continued on Eighth Page. INTINGJjHOTERS, Great Efforts of the Leaders to Get Them All Out for tho Election. GROVER'S PENSION VETOES The Subject for an Attack by. the National Committee. MAYOR GRACE IS UNDECIDED Whether to Tnii as a Third Candidate for Mayor of Xew York. M'AIjEER IX THE CAMPAIGN TO STAT rsPICIAI. TILBQRAil TO THr DISPATCIT.1 New York, Sept 19. Hon. Tom Carter and bis associates at Republican national headquarters are issuing documents attack ing ex-President Cleveland for his pension vetoes. Ex-Congressman Henry D. Bur leigh, of White Hal), turned up at Re publicau State headquarters in the Fifth Avenue Hotel after conferring with ex Senator Warner Miller. Mr. Burleigh and Mr. Miller are convinced that the Re publicans will carry New York. They admit it will be a bard and bitter fight, and say that there is more or less lethargy on both sides at present. But with the crops all in the fun will begin. Ex-Senator Piatt and the State organization are hard at work calling upon their friends not to neglect to register on October 22 and 29. Every effort, they say, will be made to get out the full Republican vote. Dickinson Oh" to Gray Gables. Ex-Postmaster General Don M. Dickin son, Chairman ot tho National Democratic Campaign Committee, departed for Buz zard's Bay this evening. He is to consult with ex-President Clevelaud on matters pertaining to the campaign, including the ex-President's letter of acceptance and, if it is considered advisable, Mr. Cleveland will return to New York with Mr. Dickinson either Wednesday or Thursday, and hold another reception at the Victoria Hotel. Ex-Mayor William R. Grace recovered sufficiently to-day from an attack of hay fever to visit national headquarters. After his consultation with Mr. Dickinson and others it was decided not to hold the announced meeting of the Provisional State Committee of the Anti Snappers at C2 William street in tbe after noon. It was determined to postpone the meeting to Thursdav. The meeting will be secret and may be held in the evening. It is called to ascertain whether the New York end of the, Anti-Snappers' machine shall come into the reservation, hke Frank lin D. Locke's tribe in Erie county. Noth ing definite will be done, however, by Mr. Grace until he hears from Mr. Cleveland through Mr. Dickinson, or has a personal conference with the ex-President himself. Mr. Grace's friends believe in running a third candidate for Mayor of New York City this fall in opposition to the Tammany and Republican candidates. Grace lias Not Decided Yet, Mr. Grace is not vet determined what course to follow, 'the expenses of tbe anti-snap machine have been enormous and the work prodigious, and there is a disin clination to throw up the whole business. Mr. Grace did not leave a check with Na tional Treasurer Roosevelt Not that Mr. Grace was not asked for a contribution, but because Mr. Grace, although generous on most occasions, is not yet ready to enlarge the hole made in his bank account by the anti-snap machine. Mr. Grace, however, consented to give his views on the situation. He said: "I feel perfectly satisfied that Mr. Cleveland will carry the State of New York. I have been in several counties of the State since August 16, and in every place that I have visited I found quiet business men who were always Republicans openly declare their intention of voting for Mr. Cleveland, and, from every indication, I have reason to believe that there is a per centage of Republicans in the State who are evidently determined to drop away from old party lines and follow the Demo cratic party in the future. In the interior, as in 'this city, the drift of the current is toward Cleveland." Congressman McKin ney, the Democratic! candidate for Gov ernor of New Hampshire, announced that the outlook for the Democratic party in New England was never better. TRIED A TRIPARTITE POSITION. General "Winston to Be Custodian of Demo cratic Funds In Illinois. Chicago, Sept. 19. General F. H. Win ston, ex-Minister to Persia, accepted to-day tbe tripartite post of Treasurer for the local Democracy, the Illinois State Demo cratic Committee and the Western branch of tbe National Democratic! Committee. It is reported he made conditions that every dollar collected in Illinois for campaign purposes should be expended in this State, and that the total be divided equally, one third each, to go to the Cook county Dem ocracy, the State Campaign Committee and the Western National sub-Committee. TOO LATE FOR THE TICKET. Nomination Papers of Venango Democratic Candidates Filed Behind Time. FEANKLIif, Pa., Sept 19. Special. It became known to-day that tbe Chairman of the Democratic Connty Committee ot Venango county had failed to file the nomi nation certificates for members of Assem bly, and consequently they cannot be law fully printed on the regular Democratic tickets. They were not filed until September 14 Papers have been numerously Bigned asking for some legal relief from the consequences of this informality, but how this will help matters out is not made clear. M'AIEEB IS IK IT. He Files Bis Papers as anlndependent Can didate for Congress. HABBISBUKO, Sept 19. Special Thomas McCully, of Philadelphia, to-day filed in the office of tbe Secretary of the Commonwealth the nomination papers of Congressman William McAleer as an inde pendent candidate for Congress in tbe Third district The papers are indorsed by citi zens of every division in the ward. Nomination papers were also filed by John W. Robbins, real estate dealer, an independent Democratio candidate for the Legislature in the Fourth ward, Philadel phia. ' IHDIAHA'3 GERRYMANDER. Jndgo Bandy Orders That Elections; Be Held Under the Iaws of 1870. Indianapolis, Sept 19. Judge Bundy, of tho Henry County Circuit Court, at New Castle, to-day, decided unconstitutional the gerrymander of 1886 and 1891 by lhe In diana Legislature. He instructed election officers to post all election notices under the laws of 1879. Batch Opens the Erie Campaign. Erie, Pa,, Sept. 19. Congressman Hatch, of Missouri, opened the Democratio cam paign in the Twenty-sixth Congressional District to-night in this city to a large audience. He delivered au able addresi which was enthusiastically received. Joseph C Sibley, candidate for Congress, also spoke. Just one year ago to-day Congressman W. L. Scott 'died. HI8 WIFE WON THE FIGHT. DTowr J. D. Hicks Was Aided to His Nomina tion by Mrs. Hicks' Efforts. Hauijisbukg, Sept 19. Special. C II. Morse, of Blair, and D. G. Myers, of Cambria, Republican conferees in the Twentieth Congressional district, in com pany with Hon. J. D. Hicks, of Altoona, the Republican nominee for Congress in that district, to-night filed with the Secre tary of the Commonwealth Mr. Hicks nomination papers, which contain nearly 2,000 names of Republican voters of the district Of the names filed 300 are from Cambria county, 1C0 from Bedford, 250 from Somerset and the remainder from Blair. Mr. Hicks claims that the filing of these papers places his name on the official ballot beyond question. "31 jr wife won me the nomination," said Mr. Hicks to a Dispatch reporter in speak ing of the long and bitter struggle which was made for the honor. "After days of balloting without a choice, I finally became disheartened and was about ready to give up the fight. One morning Mrs. Hicks arose at 4 o'clock and drove through the rain to Bedford, forty-two miles from Al toona, where the Congressional Conference was being held. She arrived at Bedford about 10 o'clock, and the minute Congress man Scull, of Somerset, one of my oppo nents, saw her, he said to a friend, 'There's Mrs. Hicks, that means the nomi nation of her husband.' Mrs. Hicks' pres ence put backbone into me. I again took hope and felt encouraged. She called my conferees together and told them of the sac rifices we had made to get the nomination. Her forcible pleadings in my behalf held my conferees together and they never left me. The next morning I was nominated. I am satisfied I would not have been nomina ted if it had not been Sot mv wife." ARKANSAS NEQH0E3 REBEL. Against the New Election taw and Threat en a Wur of Annihilation. Little Rock, Ark., Sept 19. Advices have just reached here from Calhoun county that there is a general uprising of negroes in Campagnolles township. The negroes are dissatisfied with the new election law and have threatened to annihilate every white man, woman, and child in the township. Captain James, an old and respected citi zen, went to a meeting of the blacks Satur day evening and tried to pacify them. A general fight ensued. Captain James was shot in the leg, four negroes were killed and several more wounded. More trouble is looked for, as the blacks are desperate and in the hands of bad men. LILY WHITE CANDIDATES. Republicans in the lone Star State Object to Clark's Indorsement. Ft. Worth, Tex, Sept 19. Chairman Gillespie, ot the State Executive Commit tee of the Lily White faction of the Re publican party, has issued a lengthy circu lar repudiating the action of the Ft Worth Convention in indorsing Clark, one of the Democratic Gubernatorial candidates and calling upon "All true Republicans" to support the Lily White candidate, Mr. Houston. MAY REACH HIGHER. The End of the Garfield Track War Has Not Tet Been Beached. Chicago, Sept 19. Special It was strongly hinted to-day that tbe bellicose case of the Garfield Park Racing Club and the city would soon turn up a sensation greater than it had yet produced. The friends ot Mike McDonald, who was charged in court by Justice Woodman with having attempted to bribe him with $300, threaten to uncover much municipal corruption and learn whether the bribery story was tho motive of politics 'or wonnded honor. Should the Woodman episode be taken np by the grand jury, McDonald's friends will in sist that the whole question of bribery ac complished or attempted, in connection with tbe Garfield Park track, be thorough ly ventilated. They will demand that tbe whole story of the '50,000 bribe said to have been ofiered to the Chief of Police by Ed Corrigan's partner, the Turke, if the city would close the Garfield Park track, be exploited. If the Garfield Park Club crowd concludes that they are to get the worst of the bargain they will make, they say, some astounding revelations that will smirch reputations which have heretofore stood much higher than McDonald's in public estimation. Chief of Police McClangbrey has left town, and his absence is. attributed, despite offi cial denials, to threatened disclosures. The Garfield Park people say racing will be re sumed this week. BILLIONS IS A MINING DEAL. Creede's Bullion Producers Pass Into the Hands of a Wealthy Syndicate. Denver, Col., Sept. 19. Special An enormous mining deal has just been con summated whereby a half dozen of Creede's mines will in the future be operated by a syndicate of Ohio and Pennsylvania capi talists. The mines purchased are the New York, Amethyst, Hillsdale, Golden Eagle and Hidden Treasures properties. Tbe group will be consolidated into one huge concern with a capital of $10,000,000 nnder tbe name of tbe Amethyst Consolidated Company. The amount of money involved in the purchase of properties and the settlement of differences is placed at $5,000,000, and the deal Is the largest ever consummated. For some time past very little has been printed concerning Creede, which was probably caused by a desire of capitalists to purchase the smaller properties. Judge William Gelder and Hon. L. L. Bailey, it is nnderstood, have perfected arrangements whereby tbe Little Maid and King Solomon Companies will secure control of several prominent mines within the next few days at a sum involving millions. ANOTHER SEARLES SENSATION. A Man Whom Hopkins Hired to Keep a Witness Sues for His Pay. Boston, Sept 19. Although the great will contest of Hopkins versus Searles, in which were involved tho millions of the late widow of Mark Hopkins, was settled several months ago, it is possible that the public may be surprised with an even greater sensation. This time the scene is the courts of Suffolk county. Lowell Mason Maxbam has sued Edward F. Searles, of Methuen, the heir of Mrs. Mark Hopkins Searles, for 52,057 for services rendered in looking after witnesses in the will case, "particularly one George Williams, otherwise George Wilson, otherwise called Dearborn." It Is said that the work which Maxham undertook to do was to keep Williams, alias Wilson, alias Dear boro, away from Massachusetts during the progress of the hearing over the probate of the will. Maxham worked with Searles in the upholstery business 25 years ago, and acquaintance has been kept up since. A Johnstown Murderer Surrenders. Jounstown, Sept 19. Sjyecial Oliver W. Roberts, who killed Farmer Jacob W. Ross by striking him with a stone two weeks ago, has been in hiding ever since. To-day he walked into police headquarters and gave himself up, saying he had been working on a farm near" town ever since. He had become tired of the suspense. Were Tou Ever at 711 Liberty Street? An oxclustve furnltme business, Insuring a large and complete line. Wo invite In spection. gCHOISEOK Si SO!f, 711 Liberty street Caih's shoes wear and them C03 Market street look welt Try VAST GAPING CRATERS. A Strange Story That Suggests the Imagin ary Tales of Orange Blossom Dreadful Happenings on the Prairies of Illinois Two Acres Sink Oat of Sight. Kokomo, III., Sept 19. In the village of Jerome, eight miles east of this city, early yesterday morning the residents were thrown from their beds by a terrific explo sion. Rushing to the doors and windows, they were horrified to find that a quarter of a mile away at tbe junction of Wilmot river and Lily creek, lully two acres of ground had disappeared from sight The vast gaping crater was filled with a seething boiling mass of flame, roaring like a mighty Niagara. For 18 hours the fire raged with unabated fury, and the panic-stricken villagers began to abandon their hom.es. Three weeks ago in tbe midst of a pro tracted drought, the dry wells of that vi cinity suddenly and, mysteriously filled up, and now from every well within a radius of a mile water is flowing out the tops of the pumps. The earth is saturated with water that oozes up to the surface, accompa nied by a gaseous substance which keeps the water constantly bubbling and boiling. Cellars are filled with water and gas, and tires cannot be lighted for fear ot explo sions. In consequence the residents were compelled to eat cold food and sit in dark ness at night. The water comes in such volumes as to be beyond control, and the foundations of several homes have been washed out The panic-stricken villagers have nearly all fled, fearing a repetition of last night's explosion. Hundreds from this and adjoin ing counties gathered at the scene to-day to witness the apparently supernatural visita tion. The earth for miles is full of gas, and the boys for the last two weeks have been driving hollow reeds in the ground for miniature gas wells. These when ignited produce a flame 10 to 12 feet in height A farmer bad 30 head of steers in a lot where the explosion occurred last night, and not one of them has since been seen. The supposition is that the cattle either sank into the earth, or in their fright attempted to swim the swollen river and were swept away by tbe torrent Eun Down by Trains. John Springer was run down and killed by a train in the Walls yards early yesterday morning. Thomas Hickey, a section boss, was killed by a freight train at Beck's Run on the Pemickev road. His bead was cut off. The Superior MEDICINE for all forms of blood disease, AVERS Sarsaparilla the health restorer, and h&alth maintainer. Cures Others will cure you. AT LATIMER'S. ALLEGHENY PRICES ARE LOWEST. Rich Patterns, BRUSSELS RUGS! On1y$l. 63 in. by 2 yards. 54-lN. 25CAYARD For the 50-cent kind. 1,000 Ladies' fflras Dress, CALGO WRAPPERS 25c,3Ic,50c&$l. 2 to 12 Years. $1.00 Each. ALL SIZES. 125 Pairs FINEST m BMets CI $1.25. EACH. Match them It 70a can for IU5. All New Fall Fall Satines Bedford Cords 12c to 25c. 20 and 40c grades. $1.00 LIlllDl M 80 Inch Our great trade last fall has nerved us to cut prices lower than-everv: You will wonder at these values when you see the goods. T.M. LATIMER 138-140 Federal St., - 45-46 S. Diamond, AXrXtfSQXXBN'X'i XA rfETY ADVERTISEMENTS. ARGAIN Can be had partments. in any of our many de- Bargains in Bedroom Suites. Bargains in Parlor Suites. Bargains in Bedding, etc Bargains in Stoves and Ra --"5, the largest selection in the city. Bargains in Refrigeratuis. Bargains in Baby Carriages. GASHDB GHEDIT IH EYEHY DEPAHTMEHT, ! 307 WOOD ST. ap7-TT HY not buy your Fall Overcoat at once? We have them ready to put on. Will they fit? Are they well made? Are they correct style? How can you know this unless you see for yourself. We believe you have confidence in our statements, we are sure of it from your continued patronage. Season after season you are buying your Made-to-Measure Suits. Why not try us for Fall Over coats? Why not a five or ten dollar bill additional in your exchequer. You'll save that much, our word for it To-day's story on Made-to-Measure Clothing: We're filled with orders. An increase every day. The goods, prices, our fitting and workmanship must be satisfactory, else we would not be having many more or ders than last year. k ANDERSON BLOCK. selO Visit every Drygoods., and Carpet Store in Pittsburg and Allegheny, See the styles, qualities and prices. Then come to Allegheny and note the difference in your favor. Think a minute 1 You'll decide that such bargains as these are not equaled any where: Grey is' Slips, Knit Jackets, , Boots, Caps,Mittens, Flannels, Etc., Etc. VELVET TJacLes3 DC Patterns. Best Bargain Sean. ,3C. ILDREN'S CANTON FUNNEL; 4C. NIGHT SUITS, 25c. 12c and 15c leSO-m A 6 0 m Never Seen Before I; CASHMERES, 25 SERGES, eeht GHEmis. Man rariBS FULL JACKETS EaHmKK5mniffiBMaftiga&gggg
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