VJ WANT ADS Bring the best results in THE DISPA TCH Try one if yen need goo.d help. file yfttftanu r WANT ADS Bring the best results in THE DISPATCH. Try one if you need good help. Wjratrt) a? . FORTY SEVENTH YEAR PITTSBURG, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26. 1892-TWELVE' PAGES THREE CENTS, PREPARING FOR MUST RITES. The Funeral Services Oyer Mrs. Harrison Arranged for To-Morrow. MESSAGES OF CONDOLENCE Sad Scenes at the Presidental Man sion Yesterday. The Body to Be Interred at Indianapo lisPallbearers Selected How the Death Affected the Nation The For malities It Entails Similar to Those Upon the Death of a President Gro ver Cleveland and Thousands of Others Express Their Sorrow Over Mrs. Harrison's Loss Queen Victoria Cables Her CondolenceCapital So ciety in Sackcloth. Washington, Oct 25. Very cold and dreary appeared the white facade of the President's home in the chill and frosty air of the gray and misty autumn morning. The watchmen paced their beats at the gate. The grounds were deserted, and the only sound that was made was the rustling of the sere and yellow leaves which dropped from stately elms and oaks at every light puff of air upon the green sward already so thickly carpeted. Mrs. Harrison had died with the leaves and the flowers she loved so well, and her life had ebbed away at that awe-inspiring hour of the night which precedes the first flush of dawn when the blood runs slowly and nature itself seems to have almost sus pended its functions. The news of her death gave rise to uni versal expressions of sympathy, but caused no surprise, as everyone in "Washington had been fully prepsred for it There were signs of mourning about the city at an early hour in the flags which dropped at half mast on the public buildings and on hotels and private houses. Volnntarj Demonstrations of Sympathy. But because of the non-official position of the President's wife, these demonstrations of sympathy were purely voluntary and the wheels of the city's life revolved much as usual. The people going to their work glanced at the head lines in the morning papers, and, exchanging a few sympathetic words, went on their way with sober iaces, and the routine of the day proceeded. The guard of special officers detailed, im mediately on the death of Mrs. Harrison, to prevent the entrance of intruders into the "White House or its grounds was maintained this morning and no one was admitted with out some special reason. After the end had come, this morning, the President retired to his own room, adjoining that in which Mrs. Harrison died, and laid upon his bed. He passed the early hours of the morning in strict seculsion and shortly after 7 o'clock, as is his custom, he arose and descended to the breakfast room where he joined the other members of the family at 8 o'clock. The meal was soon over and the President and family at once returned to the private part of the mansion. Soon after breakfast the President was joined in his room by the Bev. Dr. Hamlin, pastor of the Church of the Covenant, who spent some time with him. Officers Call on Mr. Harrison. Attorney General Miller was early at the Executive Mansion and saw the President Secretary Tracy called a little later and also spent a few moments with the Presi dent The Secretary never recovered from the affliction he suffered in the tragic death of his wife, and he knew well the feelings of the grief-stricken man to whom he came to tender condolence, as the President and Mrs. Harrison bad done to him so tenderly and thoughtfully in his own great bereavement The President is bearing up remark ably well in his deep affliction. The traces of his great sorrow are plain and unmis takable, but apparently he has nerved him self to face the affliction with fortitude. He and the other members of the family are bravely endurins the strain on them and their grief, though apparently evident, is well controlled. Those who saw the President found his eyes red with weeping and his voice was broken with emotion, but he constantly endeavored to repress its General Wanamaker and Sec retary Noble, who with the Attorney Gen eral and Secretary Tracy are the only mem. bers of the Cabinet in the city, also called this morning and each passed about half an hour. Secretaries John "W. and Charles F. Foster will reach the city to-morrow. It is not known whether Secretary Busk will be able to reach Washincton in time for the ceremonies, or when Secretary EI kins will arrive. ' No Interference "With Business. It was the expressed wish of the Presi dent to the members of the Cabinet who called this morning, that the affairs of the Government be proceeded with as usual, and in deferenee to this request, the heads of the several Executive Departments were at their desks during the greater part of the day and the departments remained open as usual It is expected that such members of the Cabinet, as can safely leave their official duties, will accompany the funeral party to Indianapolis, in the capacity of honorary pall bearers. All of the members of the immediate families of the President and Mrs. Har rison are here, except the President's jrother, John Scott Harrison, of Kansas 3ity, who is now on his way, Carter Har rison, of Tennessee, and Mrs. Harrison's jnly brother, John Scott, of Portland, Dr'e., who left there yesterday. He will jrobably not come to Washington, but will jo to Indianapolis, which city there is only i bare possibility of his Teaching in time. Soon after 9 o'clock this morning Mrs. garrison's remains were embalmed. They rill probably lie in the room in which she lied until the private services are held Chnrsday. The flagstaff on the building was iare this morning. The familiar Stars and Stripes which waved over the President's louse yesterday bad been lowered at sunset. furled and placed aside. This morning the absence of the flag nas noticed. The Flag Was Taken Down. Mr. Hal ford explained that the President was averse to having it placed at half mast, sp it was determined rather than have it flying as usual to refrain from displaying it at all until after the body shall have been taken away from here, when it will again be raised. The emblem of mourning was absent from the bell at the door of the "White House until 11 o'clock, when the undertaker placed a plain black crepe knot and bow around it Postmaster General Wauaniaker was one ot the first of the members of the Cabinet to arrive at the Executive Mansion. He had a half hour's conversation with the Presi dent and found him stronger and braver than he expected. His tear-stained face showed unmistakable evidences of suffering and yet he.seemed to have been gathering up his strength and nerving himself for a month past for the day that must come. The Post master General saw the venerable Dr. Scott, Mrs. Harrison's father, now in his 93d year. He tearfully told his friends how he spent the evening beside the bed of his stricken child, and finally retired leaving her peacefully sleeping. "When he awoke this morning thev told him his dear one had passed on before. He could hardly realize, lie said, that she should be taken and he left, and he could not understand why it should be so, but his faith in the wisdom of the Master sustained him and gave him strength to bear this great sor row. FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS. Services to Be Held at the White Honso To-Morrow The last Honors to Bo Paid to Sirs. Harrison at Indianapolis on Friday. Washington, D. C, Oct 25. Funeral services in Washington will take place Thursday morning. It is the especial wish of the family that the services shall be as private as possible. The funeral will be a personal and not a public one. As far as the official position of the President will possibly permit the services will be the same as those customary in' the case of a member ot a private family. Invitations will be strictly limited in number and no persons will be allowed to be present with out them. The funeral services will be held in the Etst room, the largest ropm in the building. They will be conducted according to the Presbyterian forms by the Eer. Dr. Teunis S. Hamlin, pastor of the Church of the Covenant, on Connecticut avenue, of which the President and Mrs. Harrison have been regular attendants. The body will not lie in state. After the services here the funeral party will leave "Washington Thurs day at noon for Indianapolis, where ser vices of a more public character will take place. The Arrangements nt Indianapolis. The funeral train will reach Indianapolis early Friday morning, and at 10 o'clock the church s'ervices will begin. They will take place in the First Presbyterian Church of that city. The Rev. Dr. M. L. Haines, pastor of the church, will officiate. The body will be then taken to Crown Hill Cemetery, after which the President will return to Washington. The postponement" of the. services bers until Thursday was necessitated by the delay involved in making these arrange ments at a long distance. Private Secre tary Hallord, who is in charge of these arrangements, emphasize the statement that the services in the White House will be strictly and absolutely private. It is the earnest wish of tho President and family University Club announces that in view of Mrs. Harrison's death tho reception to Mr. I Jutice Shiras, of the Supreme Court, wMftfChad lin HmA f ). Q1- ?n.t li been postponed to some date next month. Although the wife of the President is held strictly to be a private individual, the death of Mrs. Harrison will be made the subject of a good deal of the formal notice that ordinarily accompanies the death of a President. In all foreign countries where we have representatives, the Minister of Foreign Affairs will at once call upon the heads of our legations and express their sovereign's sympathy. In this city the Foreign Ministers will call on the Secretary ot State and extend to him, for transmission to the President, messages conveying their own personal sympathy as well as mat sent tnem by their home Governments. Later these messages will be more fully and formally expressed in writing and so placed in the files of the State Department It is thus understood that whatever official hon ors will be paid to the memory of Mrs. Harrison will come from the indirect chan nel of sympathy for the blow that has fallen upon the President It is the only way to express personal or official regard for him. The Supreme Court, through the Chief Justice, will also tender its collective sympathies. MESSAGES OF CONDOLENCE. not received official notification of Mrs. Harrison's demise up to last night, but as custodian of Government property in this city Postmaster McKean has ordered that thi flacr shall flr at half mast from the post- office building' to-day and until further orders. Queen Victoria, Grover Cleveland and Others Send Expressions of Sympathy. Washington, Oct. 25. Ex-Secretary Blaine sent over a message to the President during the morning. It was contained in an envelope directed in Mr. Blaine's own handwriting and was sent upstairs to the President. Among "the thousands of tele grams of condolence which have been re ceived is the following from Queen Victoria: Balmoral. General Harrison, President of the United States. Washington: I have heard with the deepest regret or your sad loss and sincerely sympathize with j ou in your grief. Victoria. Mr. Cleveland sent the following dispatch to President Harrison this morning: To Benjamin Harrison, Executive Mansion, Wash ington. JJ.Ct I hasten to assure you of my sincere sym pathy in the hour of your terrible bereave ment. Grovzb Clevelahp. Governor McKtnley sent the following dispatch: WAKREUsntmo, Ho , Oct 25. Benjamin Harrison, President of the United States, Washington, 1). d Ton have my sincere sympathy in your great bereavement. . William McKihlky, Jr. At a meeting of the Daughters of the Bevolution, held this morning, among others, the following resolutions were adopted: Kcsolved, That we recognize In tho fullest degree the extent of our obligations to the unpretending tact and sound Judgment of the true American lady whose simplicity of character and practical good sense sus tained her In every trial, and largely con tributed to the rapid and permanent organization or the society now called upon to mourn her loss. Resolved, As the Daughters of the Ameri can Bevolntlnn, we propose to emulate her liiah example and continue faithfully to build trie noble edlflce of whloh she has been the corner atone. ENGLISH TRIBUTES To the Worth of the Woman Whom the Nation Now Mourns. London, Oct 26." The Chronicle says: "Very great sympathy wiih President Har rison will be felt everywhere. Mrs. Harri son was the counterpart of her husband, whose private character Is admired and re spected even by his political enemies." The Xews eulogizes the deceased lady and praises her courage in going to Washington when she knew her illness was fatal, add ing: "She had won the regard of the Amer ican nation by her worth of character and devotion to her husband." The Graphic, in condoling with President Harrison, says: "We think his success is partly due "to his wife's counsel and in spiration. Her death comes at a peculiarly cruel moment" The Times says: "The death of Mrs. Harrison is an event of more than ordinary importance, inasmuch as her husband's sac cess may, in a very large degree, be as cribed to her. Wide in her culture, catholio in her tastes and. ideas, she broadened her wide circle of friends with advancing jears. Her death will ' cause genuine, widespread sorrow." GREAT IN CONFER 2 1 th Senator Quay Meets OtMpS for any such nuroose. They are too busy. I in the first placeand they "would not care to risk thsfr judgment in the second placjr The merchants' meeting. which waf to have bee"n held at the Mamson Square Garden Saturday ; which was deferred by the Cam- 4, J"fljj -rnj-uommittee ot the .Business Men s the National BepublicaV??. Committeemen. THE NEW BALLOT LAWS SOME SOUTHERN SYMPATHY. and there is reason to believe that it was also the wish of the dead woman herself, who in life was averse to public ceremonies. The services at Indianapolis will be very simple. The President's wish in this re spect has been conveyed to Dr. Haines, to whom the details of the arrangements will be left. The body will be taken from the btation to the church, and thence to Crown Hill Cemetery. A Simple Casket Selected. Though no selection of body bearers has yet been made, it is probable that the corpse will be borne by White House employes. Mr. Russell Harrison, Mr. McKee and Mr. Halford selected the casket It is made of Spanish red cedar covered with fine black broadcloth. This casket has a copper me tallic inner case, hermetically sealed and lined with cream tufted satin. The exterior of the casket has no ornamentation what ever, except the oxidized bar handles which run its full length, and a solid silver oxi dized plate bearing this inscription: "Caroline Scott Harrison, wife of Benja min Harrison, died October 20, 1892." The traveling case is alio made of Spanish red cedar, highly polished, with brass handles and corners. This case is said to be one of the finest ever constructed. Secretary Busk reached here to-night and Secretary Elkins will arrive in time for the tuneral, so that all the members of the Cabinet will be present at the ceremonies. They will act as honorary ball bearers at the services in this city. " Vice President Morton, who telegraphed during the day asking the time when the funeral would take place, and Chief Justice Fuller may also be asked to serve as pall bearers. Tho Pallbearers Selected. The pallbearers who will officiate at In dianapolis have been selected. They are: Dr. H. B. Allen, John B. Elam, Hugh 11 anna, E. B Martindaie; General Lew Wallace, of Crawfordsville: Hon. William B. Niblack, of Vincennes, John B. Elder and Theo P. Haughey. All the mem bers of the President's family will, with the exception of his three grandchildren, accompany the remains of Mrs. Harrison to Indianapolis. This, of course, includes Dr. Scott, the venerable lather of the deceased. It was at first felt that his advanced age would prevent his making the trip, but when the matter was broached to him he announced emphatically that he proposed to go, and would not listen to a proposition to the contrary. Mr. J. B. McKee, the President's son-in-law, has cancelled an important business engagement in Boston to-morrow and will also accompany the President, as will also the members of the Cabinet and probably the ladies of their families. It is also likely that Vice President Morton and family, Chief Justice Fuller and a few others will be especially invited to accompany the party. Mrs. Miller, wife of the Attorney Gen eral, and Mrs. Busk and other ladies of the families of the members of the Cabinet, called this morning and spent some time with the. family. A few other intimate friends were also received. Mrs. Parker met most of the callers, who went upstairs. Mrs. McKee is bearing up very bravely in her loss. She was up and about the same as usual this morning, although her pale, sad face tells the story of her desolation better than any words. The Tennessee Conference Forget Har rison Is a Politician,' and Remembers Him as a Bereavfd Husband Warm Eulogies 01? the President's Rome life. Nashville. Oct 25. Tne Tennessee Conference of the -M. E. Church South, in session in ihis city, adopted the following regarding -the death of Mrs. Harrison: Resolved, That this conference tonder our expression of sympathy to our Chief Magis trate, President Harrison, on the death of his devoted wife, and that the secretary of this conference be Instructed to telegraph the same to the President Bishop Galloway spoke to the resolution. He said that were he to write the name of Benjamin Harrison on the walls of this con ference room in phosphorus in the bright glare of the sunshine, it could not be seen; but when the lights were shut out, the room darkened, it would shine out in brilliant light "So, in the impending political struggle, when partisan feeling is so strong, we cannot appreciate the home virtues ot the President; but now, in the hour of his great sorrow, Benjamin Harrison appears to us, not as a political leader, but as a brother, and to him we extend our hand in brotherly sympathy. We feel the pain in his heart and in our hearts, too, and, hand on our heart, we ten mm so. Bev. B. J. Craig spoke briefly, thanking God that the religion they professed haa comforted this noble woman in her last hour The resolution was adopted by a rising vote. The Secretary sent the follow ing telegram: COHVEREXCE KOOJT, ) Xashvillx, Txsx., Oct. 25, 189i J To His Excellency, rresldeut Benjamin Harrison, Washington, D.C., The Tennessee Conference of the Metho dist Episcopal Church South by a rising vote, unanimously adopted resolutions of sympathy for you in tn: bereavement DRS. HALL AND BOOTH QUIT. They Withdraw From the Board of Direct ors of Union Seminary One Result of the Rupture With the General Assembly No Harsh Words Spoken. New York,. Oct 25. Key. Dr. John Hall and Bev. Dr. Bobert Bussell Booth have resigned from the Board of Directors of the" Union Theological Seminary as a re sult of the complications following the seminary's dispute with the Presbyterian Churclu It is said other directors will with draw. Mr. E. M. Kingsley, Secretary and Treasurer of the board, said to-day: "Dr. Hall's resignation was received, and at a meeting of, the board it was moved to lay it on the table and suspend any action until a committee could be appointed to wait upon him'to try and induce him to re consider his withdrawal Nothing has been done as yet, however, and inasmuch as Dr. Hall probably gave the matter full con sideration before taking the step, it is hardly likely that he will-recede from his position. Dr. Booth's resignation was not altogether unexpected. He made known his position early in the controversy, and as be was so directly opposed to the action of the other directors it was difficult to see how he could do otherwise than withdraw." Dr. Booth, at his residence, made the fol lowing statement: "I withdraw from the seminary because there is no other avenue open to me. I have been a member of the Board of Directors for over 30 yearsand am perfectly familiar with the compact made by the seminary with the General Assembly. I have not been able and am not able yet to see how that compact can be abrogated. I objected to it from the first, and was over ruled by a majority of 19 to 1. I leave Union Seminary with the kindliest feelings for every one ot the faculty and the board. There have been no harsh words on either side, and my only regret, after 30 years' service, is the necessity which compels ma to take this step. ,1 :bll continue as a director of PrineetopjCSliego and asfiestor of the Bivenida chowh; and shall simply attend to my duties as minister of the gospel." Considered as Likelj to Bring About Unknown Kesnlts. THEY FIGURE UP THE VOTES And Find That the Democrats Will Fall Far Short. ZiY ZyW D IN ERIE. The BOTH SIDES CONFIDENT OF VICTORY POLYGAMY DYING OUT ;his hour of'deepest SOCIETY IN MOURNING. THE LOSS NATIONAL. Part of the Formality Upon a President's Death Will Follow. Washington, D. Ct, Oct 25. At the request of Mr. De Struve, Minister from Bussia, a dinner which was to be given in his honor to-morrow evening by some 60 prominent fellow members of the Metropoli tan Club, as a parting evidence of their esteem (just prior to his departure for Europe), has been indefinitely postponed. Mr. De Struve made this neqnest to-day because of the death of Mrs. Harrison, The In the Opinion of Governor Thomas, of Utah, in His Annual Report Washington, Oct 25. Arthur L. Thomas, Governor of Utah, in his annual report says polygamy in the Territory is on the , decliue. ,He does not believe any polygamous marriages have taken place during the year with the consent or per mission of the Mormon leaders, and it is his conviction that there is a sincere intention on the part of the Mormon people not to ap prove or sanction polygamous marriages in the future. He says it is to be regretted that the sincerity of a whole people seeking to accomplish a great reform should be placed under suspicion by the acts of a few, but such is the case. It is sure to be some time, and may be years, before the practice of unlawful cohabitation will entirely cease. In regard to the admission of Utah as a State, Governor Thomas says: It is my opinion, having dhe consideration for tho wlsues and feelings of all, that be tween the two great elements or the popula tionMormon and non-Mormon the sym pathy of feeling and baimonyof purpose does not exist which are so essential to the prosperity and happiness of the people nnder Statehood: yet It would bo an act un worthy the iustlce of a ereat Government to turn a deaf ear to the appeal of the men who In Utah have always upheld Its authority and obeyed the laws. The Wives of the Cabinet Officials Will Withdraw From Social Fronts. Washington, D. C., Oct 25. The death of Mrs. Harrison wjll interrupt for I some time the social lunctions ot Washing ton. The Vice President and Mrs. Morton and the members of the Cabinet and their wives being, in a sense, the official family or the Jf resident, it is understood, will go into mourning, and will therefore with draw from all participation in social events tor one month. This custom obtains in foreign countries upon the death of a Queen. There seems no other way for them to publicly express their sense ot personal loss and sympathy with the great grief which has come to the Gbief.Executlve. When this subject was talked over to-day Mrs. Harrison's conduct, when the sad events of two winters ago brought desola tion and sadness to the homes of two of the Cabinet,came quickly to the mind of every one. She did all that official position could suggest, but more than that her ten der thought and consideration for each in dividual found manifestation in every pos sible way. Her real grief and solieitude touched every one and her part in assuag ing the sorrows in the families of Secretary Tracy and the striken household of Secre tary Windom are well remembered. The effect of the death of Mrs. Harrison on general society will be marked. It has come at a quiet season, but if it had, been at any other period it would have' been similarly observed. FLAGS AT HALF MAST. President Harrison's Dead Wife Thus Re spected by Pittsburg Schools. Flags were 'hoisted at half mast from a number of school buildings in the two cities yesterday at a mark of respect to the death of the President's wife. Expressions of sympathy were heard on every band. The Mayor, while not feeling it bis place to order the half masting of flags on all public bnildingsf suggests that it would be a graceful tiling to da Yesterday His Honor telegraphed as follows: Hon. Benjamin Harrison, President, Wash Ington, D. a: Permit me to extend to you in your hour ot sorrow and bereavement the sincere sym pathy of all,tue citizens of Pittsburg;. ,-a, a. uouiut, mayor. BOYCOTTS ENJOINED. Two Suits Against Labor Organizations Be gan hy Theater People. Cincinnati, Oct 25. Two suits of far reaching importance were filed to-day by John H. Havlin, theatrical manager, and the Walnut Street Theater Company. They are each for 550,000 damages and for injuno tion. Both suits are against labor organi zations and their officers, and are based on the recent strike of the stage employes or dered by the Staje Employes' Union and supported by the Carpenters' Union, the Amalgamated Council of Building Trades and the Central Labor Council. The suits for damages allege that these organizations have interfered with the busi ness of the theaters by threatening boy cotts and otherwise. Judge Kumler.before whom the suits were bronght, has issued temporary injunctions. The Judge stated from the bench that summary punishment would follow any violation 01 the order of the Court in this respect A $2,000,000 APPEAL BOND. Ever The Largest Security of tho Kind Offered In the United States, San Fbancisco, Oct 25. The defend ants in the case of M. W. Fox versus the Hale & Norcross Silver Mining Company to-day filed an appeal bond in the sum of 92,000,000. The bond is furnished by the Western-Surety and Guarantee Company, and it is said to be the largest ever filed in judicial proceedings in the United States. The defendants were convicted ot misap propriating certain proceeds of the mine and destruction of works, and judgment in the sum of 551,500,000 was given byJudee Hubbard in favor of Fox and other stock holders, from which the decision on appeal was taken. Ruined hy the Baring Failure. New Yobk Oct 25. The failure of Clement M. Cummlng was announced to day at the Stock Exchange.- His liabilities were put at (200,000 and assets at $30,000. There were no open contracts at the exchange and the failure had no effect there. Mr. Cummlng had not been active in the market tor a long time. 'He was badly crippled by the general upset of values resulting from The Government officers in this city had ljhe Baring troobl, ix- J irrxcixi, tkltqham to tub dispatch.) New Yoke, Oct 25. Tokens of respect for Mrs. Harrison were shown to-day at the two national headquarters. The Bepublicans draped the entrance to their building and the flag. The Democrats flew their three flags at half-mast The gentlemen of the two committees expressed the sincerest sympathy for President Harrison. Little work was done at Bepublican headquarters until late in the day, when Senator Matthew Stanley Quay made his first visit of the campaign. Chairman Carter, Mr. Manley, General Clarkson, just back from the West; Mr. Hahn, David Martin and Chairman Hack- ett, of State headquarters, were there to greet Mr. Quay. The Pennsylvania Sena tor had conferred in the morn ing with his associate Senator, Don Cameron. Senator' Quay confessed, before going to headquarters, that be knew little or nothing abont the outlook of the Presidental fight. He had been sick, and, although he had quite re covered, he was feeling far from robust He remained in consultation with the national Bepublican campaigners nntil after night fall The Ballot Law Operation. ' They discussed the possible operation of the new ballot laws in 28 of the States. It was frankly admitted that these laws have confused experienced campaigners. They do not know what t expect from them, and neither do the people. It is the first Presi dental fight in which they are to be used. All sorts of complications are expected, and all talk of forecasting the result is the merest nonsense. It is difficult to understand the confidence of either the Democrats or the Bepublicans. The registration in New York and In other States has not been completed. It was made apparent at the conference that the work ot Mr. Carter and his brethren had been thorough. The "work has been con ducted on the usual lines. The Dimo. Kcrats have been attacked in every State on ,tneir tarin ana -money pianKs. .foils or the different States, and especially the doubtful ones, have been taken- These polls have been more or less satisfactory to Mr. Carter and his friends, and they were gratifying to Senator Quay. Some "are in clined to think that Mr. Carter has in dulged In rainbow chasing concerning Ala- oamaana west Virginia. Disgruntled yie Democrats. The Democrats say that he has thrown away his time and money in Alabama. At one time, however, they were disquieted by the frequent visits to that far Southern State ot the Hon. Chris Magee, of Pitts burg. They are now satisfied, though, that Mr. Magee's visits have been frnitlest so lar as changing the electoral vote of the State is concerned. Certain of the Democrats are still a little bit an noyed over the actions of the Hon. Stephen B. Elkins, of West Virginia, but they feel that when election day comes around that State will be all right Mr. Quay and his brethren could figure but 173 votes snre for the Democrats. These included the Solid South 159, Michigan 4, and New Jersey 10. Word was received while the conference Waj in session that things had been so patched up in Kansas that the Bepublicans would capture the State. News of this character though must be discounted, as it comes from Bepublican sourcei The news from Indiana is inot agreeable to the Bepublicans. The news from Con necticut is possibly better. Concerning New York, Mr. Quay gave his expedience of four years ago, when, as Chairman of the Committee, he carried the State for Harri son by 14,000. The snbstance of the conclusion reached at the conference was that the Bepublicans must get out all their votes above the Har lem bridge or Harrison will lose the State. No Indication of a Falling Off. There is no indication, it was said, that there will be any falling down of the Be publican vote in the upper counties. But still the reports were all to the effect that the apathy was very general. In the last two weeks the Bepublicans in many districts had become aroused. They had been stirred up by the usual cam paign methods, including literature and speeches. The heavy registration in Chi cago was also dirussed. It was a new feature and received the careful attention of Mr. Quay and his friends. It was admitted that the Democrats had done mnch solid work in Illinois. . The Western members i the committee though, assured Mr. Quay that they were not disturbed over Illinois, Iowa or Wis consin. As for Michigan, the Bepublicans admitted that the Democrats would get four votes. The virtues of the force bill issue were discussed. The conclusion was reached that it had solidified the South so that the Bepublican campaigners could not break into it. It was apparent after the conference broke up that there was an undercurrent of confidence. Mr. Quay will remain in town several days, and will confer with the committee con stantly. How the Democrats Feel. Down at national Democratic headquar teas the appearance of Senator Gorman was the gratifying feature. Mr. Gorman met Mi. Harrity and Mr. Dickinson, and later he consulted with Mr. Whitney. A meet ing of the Campaign Committee will be held to-morrow. The situation in New York, Indiana, Connecticut and New Jersey will be gone over. Chairman Dickinson said: "The fight is in New York, New Jersey, Indiana and w a4jS TIT a AW a AA.tnrf Ant f aavt1 tirt Maine Orator Electrifies an Audience and Wins Fresh Laurels. Erie, Oot. 25. ISpeeial Hon. Thomas B. Beed, ex-Speater of the Fifty-first Con gress, was received here to-day with as much enthusiasm as if he had been at the head of the Bepublican ticket All the afternoon and early evening trains from Meadville and the farther ends off the district brought thou sands to this city. Two thousand uni formed men came from Crawford county, chiefly from Meadville and vicinity. A cold storm set in early and the outdoor meetingiad to be postponed. At the in door meeting Hon. Matthew Griswold, the present member of the House from this dis trict, introduced Mr. Beed to the audience of several thousand Bepublicans and Demo crats, for a notable'feature of the meeting was the large number or the unregenerate who were looking for political salvation. In an effective speech of characteristic force and eloquence the great Bepublican leader arraigned the Democratic party as omy ne can uo it. lie laid special emphasis upon the fact that the Democratic party is the party of obstruction and retrogres sion, and that the Bepublican party represents progress in its bes't meaning, politically, commercially, and socially. The sparkling and inimitable drollery with which he brightened and pointed his convincing arguments was sim ply irresistible. At the conclusion of the big meeting Mr. Beed addressed the unl formed clubs in the auditorium of the Erie Bepublican Club's headquarters. The Democrats were to have held a parade and mass meeting this evening, but postponed it TEXAS BJHOCKED By an Assassination That Is Without a Parallel in That State, ' GENERAL YEAL SHOT DOWN Like a Dog in the Presence of His Old Comrades. THERE'S A WOMAN IS THE CASE, But Ehe Only Pignres as a Lame Excuse foi the Cruel Crime. DALLAS EXCITED 0TE THE TBAGEDl MINNESOTA'S SENSATION. ' Stralghtout DemsWild Over a Rumor That Their Ticket Is to Be Abandoned St. Paul, Oct 25. Specia. A rumor is afloat to-day that th Democrats of the State, by their committee, will abandon their State electoral ticket entirely as they have already done in part It is reported that Mr. Baker's committee will issue an address to the Democratic party of the State, announcing this step and advising their voters to vote for the entire populist electoral ticket This is said to be on the grounds that the result is foregone that the electoral vote of the State will, as the things now stand, be for Harrison by five votes and four tor Weaver. To follow the committee's advice is, the committee thinks, sure to take the othar five away from the Bepublicans, and thus go further in the scheme of' throwing the election in the House by giving Minnesota to Weaver. According to the rumor, the address is to be issped this week. From the perfect roar of dissatisfaction the former ac tion has caused, it would seem as if the party must be in desperate straits to con template this remaining step. A CLEAR FIELD FOR THE TIGER, The New York County Democracy', Slate May Fall to Pieces. - r New York, Oct 25.r-Spdal1 The f County Democracy leaders are reported to be in two minds about withdrawing their county ticket entirely. John W. Goff has declined to run on it for additional Surro gate, and' it would surprise nobody very much if John Quinn, the candidate for Mayor, should follow Mr. Goff s lead. The leaders will decide to-morrow what to do. Corporation Council Clark to-day advised the Police Commissioners that they have no authority to print ballots for either of the County Democracy or the New York Democracy with the names of the Demo cratic electors, or the name of Judge An- drews thereon. BLAdE'S PEN Postmaster Will Be Mightier Than His Voice In the Present Campaign. Washington, Oct 25. General Wanaraaker spent an hour with ex-Secretary Blaine at his house this after noon, and when interviewed in regard to it said that the purpose of his visit was purely personal to express his gratification at Mr. Blaine's return. "A Dart of the interview," Mr. Wana maker'continued, "related to politics, and Mr. Blaine will make up by his pen what he cannot do by speech while he nurses a temporary affection of his throat He is evidently greatly Interested in the election of Mr. Harrison and anxious that all his friends should know it, and he freely ex pressed his belief that Mr. Harrison would be elected." OHIO IS NOT CLOSE.- Secretary Mallory Claims That the Bepub licans Will Have a Walkover. Columbus, O., Oct 25. Special. Hon. John E. Mallory, Secretary of the State Bepublican Executive Committee, said to night to The Dispatch correspondent: "The talk about Ohio being close is all bosh. While we are not giving out any figures, one thing Ib certain, and that is, we will have n( walkover. Hon. Sam Taylor ou rcandidate for Secretary of State,, may be scratched some, but he will be elected sure. We also claim 16 of the 21 Congressmen." A CHILD GETS THE BEWABD Connecticut. We are confident of carrying all four States." This is the first frank ad mission made at Democratic headquarters, and in view of the anxiety of Democrats as to the result ot the battle, it will be heartily appreciated. Few can imagine the number ot telegrams and letters which are daily re ceived at the two national headquarters asking for information. Some of the in quiries are not based altogether on patriotic motive. . Betting men- want early news. For the information of these gentlemen it can be authoritatively said that no member of either National Committee will reply to these inquiries. The committeemen will BOt Eire their individual opinions For the Capture of a Man Near Wheeling Who Had Shot nig Brother. Wheeling, Oct 25. Special. Daniel Noble was arrested this evening at Elm Grove on a charge of shooting his brother near Steubenville, June 18. The man has been a most cunning fugitive, eluding con tinuous pursuit; but his capture to-night was due to the ingenuity of a little girl, who will get the reward of 5800 offered for his apprehension. She saw a card offering the reward and showing a rude picture of the fugitive. She suspected it was a man working for her father under the name of Shaw. The child showed the card to her brother, insisting that it was a picture of Shaw, as she knew him. The brother hod the fellow arrested. He made a clean breast of the crime, and went to Stubenville to-night in custody of an officer without a requisition. CSPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCtLl DALLAS, Tet., Oct 25. One of the most surprising tragedies in the criminal history of Texas, and one that has,' produced a pro found sensation throughout the State owing to the prominence of the parties involved, was enacted in this city to-day in the head quarters of Camp Sterling .Price. Dr. li. H. Jones, of this city, shot and instantly killed Brigadier General W. G. Veal, of the Trans-Mississippi Department of the United Confederate Veterans. General Veal was seated at a table writ ing an order when Jones walkedin, pulled his pistol and shot Veal dead. The build ing was crowded with officers and members of the Confederate Association. Jones was seized, turned over to Sheriff Leads and by him taken to the county jail. The killing produced intense excitement, as there are thousands of old vets in the city. Justice Broswell held an inqnest on the body and returned a verdict, in accordance with the facts. Mrs. Veal who resides at Ft Worth, was wired the news and came at once to the city. The funeral will take place to morrow at 1 o'clock and will be conducted with military honors. The Victim a Great Warrior. General W. G. Veal was widely known throughout the South. He was born in Knoxville, Tenn., and came to Texas 45 years ago. He was in business at Jefferson prior to the war. He served in General Parsons' Texas brigade, and was a most daring soldier and scout He was known as the "Texas Bull" in war times and had been often wounded in battle. After the war he became interested in railroading and the cotton business at Galveston. About 15 years ago he quit business and became a minister of the Methodist Church at Waxahachie, Ellis county. He had a flourishing congregation. A Mrs. Griffin, belonging to one ot the leading families, charged him with offering her a gross in sult One of the most sensational trials in the history of Texas followed. He was convicted, expelled from the church and also from the Masons by the Grand Lodge of the State. General Veal has since been active in business and politics, and a most bitter opponent of Governor Hogg. Avenged an Imaginary Wrong. Dr. B. H. Jones is a native of Hunts ville, Ala., and served as a surgeon of s Mississippi regiment during the war. He came to Texas 25 years ago and 20 years ago married the widow Ballington.' Five children heve been born to them. Dr. Jones declares that his wife is the cause of Veal's death. According to his story 23 years ago, when the woman was a widow, Veal wronged her. A month ao Jones became the possessor of this secret, and determined to kill Veal. For the first time to-day an opportunity presented itself, and the noted soldier, preacher and poli tician was shot downlike a dog. The killing ot Veal and the story of Jones is the sole topic of conversation in the city to-night Public sentiment is not favorable to the slayer, and the friends of Veal de nounce the killing as a cold-blooded and atrocious murder. The Jones family stand high in society, and the friends of the woman ridicule the charges made effecting her reputation. Veal was commander 'of Parsons veterans and was idolized by the men. In the crowd that witnessed the tragedy were Generals Beagan, Boss, Harret and Mrs. Hayes, the daughter of Jefferson Davis. SWITCHMEN TO STRIKE, But Will Walt for the Opportunity Pre sented hy the "World's Fair. New York, Oct, 25. Special The rumors in circulation for some time of an impending general strike of railroad switchmen were confirmed by a number of men in the Jersey City yards who were seen . to-day. In order to make the strike more effective when it is ordered, efforts are being made to bring about an amalgamation between the Switch men's Mutual Aid Association and the dif ferent railroad brotherhoods. A prominent member of a swi chmen's local organization, who was seen in the Erie yard to-day, said: The intention Is to strike at or Just before the time the World's Fair Is opened. We have received Instructions from the head quarters of our organization to nse our efforts individually to organize thoroughly, and, nbove all, not to allow ourselves to .be forced Into strikes by the companies In the meantime. The companies will prob ably try to do this In order to weaken the organizations, but all the different lodges on the leading lines are forewarned. There is every possibility, however, of the companies granting the united demands of the men when the time comes, and thus averting a strike, for the men never bad such a chance before of rectifying their grievances. TAMPED THE POWDIB 100 HABD. POLITICS W1LCBE 8HUHHED. The Meetlns of the Stato Alliance Will Be of Interest to Farmers Only. WiLLlAMsroiM,. Oct 25. The third an nual session of the Pennsylvania State Farmers' Alliance and Industrial Union convened here to-day. President Henry C. Suavely, of Lebanon, occupied the chair. The work of the convention will be of interest only to the farmers of the State, and politics, will be -studiously avoided. The convention will be in session several days, t A Terrific and Fatal Explosion of a Blast In a Ballroad Cut Hazleton, Oct 25. By the premature explosion of a blast in a cut at Bock Glen, on the Pennsylvania Ballroad, this even ing, Anthony Girard was instantly killed and Frank Passiolo and Vincent Correloso fatally injured. It was just before quitting time and the men were anxious to get home Evidently, in their haste, the bar used in tamping the giant' powder was struck too heavily, causing tne explosion. Girard't body dropped 200 feet away. Passiolo wa found nnder a mass of debris horribly man gled. t A Crew of 1 tost St. Johns, N. F., Oct 25. The bunklnj schooner, E. B. Phillips, owned by George More, Heart's Content, N. F., is supposed to have sunk in the gale of last August while at anchor at Newfoundland banks. Captain Howell, in a vessel belonging to the same firm, bas reported having picked up gear belopging to the Phillips on the morning after the storm. She carried a crew of H men. W2Kfc4, ' feu , 'M-dits.i. &&&t .-w Assy mzs&m&zz iSC