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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
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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.
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