The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-05-03
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Serenade TO Senator Schura-NIissouri Poll
tics.
ST.. LOUIS, May S.-The serenade given to
Senator SchurE at the Southern Hotel last night
was one of the largest demonstrations made in
this city for long time. Delegates from Kan
sas City, with bands and lanterns, attended it,
and the block in front of the hotel was COM
pletely filed with people.
After the performance of several pieces of
music by the bands Samuel L. Cover, on behalf
of the Democrats, welcomed the Senator in a
brief speech, which gave him high praise for
his opposition tol the San Domingo scheme and
Ku-klux bill, and fer his efforts in the direction
of tariff reform.
Colonel William N. Grosvenor then spoke on
behalf of the liberal Republicans. He said we
meet tonight not as Republicans or as Demo-
Gratis, but as citizens, to express our admiration
of our Senator. He also eulogized Mr.. Schurz
for his efforts in the Senate in behalf of liberal
measures.
Senator Schurz then came forward and ad-
dressed the assemblage. He said he saw before
him thousands of Republicans, with whom he
had for years co-operated in the advocacy of
Republican principles, and thousands of Demo-
Gratis, who have not come with the expectation
that have gone over to their party, but who
testify their appreciation of the spirit in which
l have served the common interests of the
whole American people. He said he was glad
to see the two parties united before him tonight.
Heavy Insurance Suit.
ST. LOUIS, May Sin the United States Court
yesterday suit was commenced by Robert N.
Henning, of New Jersey, and Albert Pearce, of
New York, against the United States Insurance
Company of this city, fer the recovery of
S4OO, 600 for an alleged loss of cotton on the
steamer Providence on Red river in June, 1864,
which was insured in the above company.
Indiana Elections.
INDIANAPOLIS, May 3.-The municipal cleo
ton yesterday resulted in the success of the
entire Republican ticket for Mayor and city
officers, by majorities ranging from 800 to 1000.
At Columbus, Ind, the Democrats elected
their entire ticket, which is a Democratic gain.
In Greencastle the Republican ticket was
elected. In Madison the Democratic ticket was
elected. In Lafayette the Republican ticket
was carried by $50 majority. The independent
Republican candidate for Mayor at Greensbo-
rough was elected over the regular nominee by a
small majority. Shelbyville has gone Republi-
can by an increased majority. At Fort Wayne
the Democratic ticket was elected yesterday by
an increased majority over the Peoples ticket.
Railway Matters.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, May 3.-James Palmer,
President, and several directors of the Burling-
ten and Southwestern Railroad, have arrived
here for the purpose of perfecting the consoli-
dation OF their company with that of the st.
Joseph and Iowa Railroad
LOUISVILLE, May 3.-At meeting of the
stockholders of the Louisiana and Nashville
Railroad yesterday, the President and directors
were authorized to lease theENashville and De-
catur Railroad, and make such contracts for
the completion and control of the North and
South Alabama as is best for the interests of the
Louisville and Nashville Road. A resolution
was also adopted to guarantee and endorse three
millions five hundred thousand dollars seven
per cent thirty year bonds of the Memphis and
Ohio Railroad.
INDIANAPOLIS, May 3.-Articles of associa-
ton were filed to-day at the Secretary of
States Office for the Brazil and Chicago Air line
Railroad.
| Secretary Boutwell,.
CHICAGO, May 3.-Secretary Boutwell, arrived
| here yesterday and went 10 Elgn to visit the
! watch factory, considerable party were in
the excursion, among them General Walker,
Mr. and Mrs. Sinclair of the n. Y. Tribune,
and Mrs. Albert D. Richardson.
The Coreners jury summoned to investigate
| The Sharon TyndaIe Tragedy,
after three days session at Springfield, has
ended its labors without discovering the author
of the crime. Barnard, who was arrested on
suspicion at Quincy, has been discharged.
The ScandIand Murder.
Percy A. Leonard, who killed DIR. Scandland
and who was released from custody on Monday,
will leave at once for California, accompanied
by his wife. 1t is not probable that he will re-
turn to his forrler position in the post office
| here.
| Obituary.
CIEoIENATI, Ohio, May 81. G. Stillwell
President of the First National Bank of Ander.
son, Ind, died suddenly on Monday night from
apoplexy.
FROM THE SOUTH.