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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-05-11
ZINC President ExnInins.

ST. LOUIS, May 4.--The Presidents atten-
ton having been called to letter (pub-
lished this morning), alleged to have been
written by him to Hon. ]. A. Hubbell from
Mentor, in which he says: "Please say to-
Brady, that hope he will give us all the
assistance possible" stated that there was
not line in the letter that he would have
the slightest objection to giving to the pub
lie; that the Star Route contractors were
neither mentioned nor thought Of; that it
was simply an expression of hope that Brady,
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-05-11
Funeral of Lee Trees.

sHELBYvILLE, Ind, May s.-The funeral Of Lee
NJ Trees, notice of whose death was made in the
Sentinel of this morning. occurred at the resi-
dence of his father. DR.. j. w. Trees. rear Manills
Rush County, at 8 O'Clock to-day under tho
auspices Of the Masonic fraternity A large mum.
Der of persons were present from both this city
and Anderson,
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ReDublican

that il they don't vote for Robertson their
patronage will be cut off. He further said:
Honorable Republican Senators can't be
bulldozed in that way" Senators generally
agree that this forces the fight on Robert
sons nomination and those who are for
Robertson claim he will be confirmed next
week and that he will get no less than
forty-fye votes
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a citizen of Indiana, who was reputed to
have made an immense fortune in tele-
phone stock, would respond from his ample
means in aid of his party and a life and
death struggle then going on in his own
State
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A Chicago special says George Brooks and
Scott Love fought duel at Orbiston, o., yes
terday, and both were mortclly wounded.
The Sheriff arrested both parties,
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-05-11
WAR DECLARED.
The President Sends the Senate a Message
Robertson Not to be Withdrawn.

WASHINGTON, May 5.-The President to-
ing the New York nominations for United
States Marshals and District Attorneys. The
nomination of Judge Robertson for Col
lector OF Customs is not withdrawn.
A Western Associated Press reporter, in
seeking reliable information, saw the repre-
sentative men of both Sides
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-05-11
BUSINESS.
A Summary eff the Weeks Business.

A Summary Sf the weeks Business.
New YORK, May 4.-The following table
gives a statement of the business of the prin-
cipal cities throughout the United States for
the week ending May 4:
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Examination of the Straw Bidders-An
Held for Eurfher Hearing.

'PHELADELPHIA, Pa, May AT noon to-day,
Joseph B. Black, business partner of Albert C.
Harmer Member of Congress from the Fifth
Pennsylvania District, Joseph Funk. ]. Blackmap
and w. K. Cason, who were taken into custody
yesterday for completely in the scheme to defraud
the United States Government in putting in straw
bids to secure contracts for carrying the mails
were arrrigned for hearing before United States
Commissioner Smith, in the United
States Court Room. The Government
represented by United States District Attor-
ney Valentine, while each OF the accused were
represented by eminent members OF the Philadel-
pfia Bar. A large number OF witnesses were
examined. 1t was shown that the bonds had been
executed in Blacks Office. this city. Black made
a statement. in which he acknowledged that he
was the contractor, and that other people who
had been taken into custody had bid for him in
order that proper security might be entered, and
he further stated he was able, and
perfectly willing, TO indemnify the
Government for any loss they might have
sustained. The testimony previous TO this state
ment being made was of such conflicting charac-
ter as to the completely of Black that the Com
missioner was unable to give decision in the
matter. Finally after two hours hearing all the
accused were held in the sum of S., 900 each, for
further hearing on Monday.
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The Fun Begins by the Arrest of Three
Star Route Contractors.


PHILADELPHIA, Pa, May 6.-Bnited States
Commissioner Smith this afternoon issued
warrants for the arrest of five persons
charged with having committed frauds upon
the Government in connection with execut-
ing worthless bonds for Star Route con-
tractors. At 4 o'clock three had been ar
rested, and were given a preliminary hear
ing before the Commissioners. These were
William r. Cason, Joseph Funk and Joseph
Blackman. The United States District
Attorney, who represented the Government,
produced no evidence, but gave briefly the
charge against the defendants Funk and
Blackman are charged with being princi;
pals in bonds executed in July, 1879, and
Cason is charged with acting as surety,
representing himself to be worth in each case,
$25, 600. They are, therefore, charged with
conspiracy to defraud the Government, and
also with perjury. The bonds are said to be
fraudulent. All three of the men are poor,
and Cason, who is clerk, has nothing it is
case of Funk was to carry mails from 0c-
tober 1, 1879, to June 80. 1882 on route No.
81, ,591, between Fort Griffin andeFort Elliot,
Tex, for 81, $50 per annum. Blackman was
to carry mail between the same date on
route 1,572 between Bracketsville and Fort
Jackson, Tex, for $3.50 year. The con-
tracts were performed by other parties at
greatly increased rates. There is another
bond of Blackman for 81, 600 which provides
that he shall carry mails from October 1,
lS79 to June 30, 1882, between Fort Elliot
and Mechita Falls, Tex, for $780,
This contract was also fulfilled by
others at a higher price. The de-
PENDANTS were each placed under s., 900 bail
for another hearing at noon tomorrow. Ca
Warrants were also issued for the arrest of
Joseph r. Black and Henry c. Arbuckle,
the latter clerk along with Cason in the
Office of Charles Matthews, metal broker.
The Government officials are very reticent.
Important disclosures are expected to fol-
low these arrests.
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KE .KE4r HIS WORD.

Nsw YORK, Nav ga ViennE dispatch
says- Although the wedding festivities en-
grose the most Gf the attention ofsthe whole
city, yet sensation was caused by an item
in Field Marshal Benedeke's will. IN which
he declares that he was forced to accept the
chiefcommand fG 1850, land that afterward
he gase the Arclsiuke Albretcht written
promise never to reveal the real stase of af-
fairs, b1t carry the secret to his grave Ho
was tneated ungE2tefulY afterwaFs, but
kept lis word as a soIdier..N
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-05-11

In the Senate this morning Mr. Dawes
made an attempt to secure action on the res
olution for the election OF Senate officers,
but the Democratic Senators resumed the
tactics of alternating motions TO go into ex-
ecutiye session and 10 adjourn, until Mr..
Dawes gave up the fight for the day, and
upon bis motion the Senate went into ex-
ecutive session.
When the doors reopened the Senate ad-
journed until to- morrow.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-09-21
STATE ITEMS.

The state Homeopathic society is in ses
sion in West Chester.
In a conference by Mr.. Albert s. L..
Shields, chairman of the Republican city
campaign committee ofPhiladelphia, and
Mr.. George Bull, of tho Democratic
county campaign committee, it was de-
cided to hold 4 joint meeting of the two
committees to take suitable action by the
united body relative to the death of Presi-
dent Garfield.
No picnics, dances or demonstrations
will be allowed in Wilkesbarre for the
present on account of the death of Presi-
dent Garfield. "While it is hardly posi-
bic that the projectors of any pleasure
gatherings will allow them to take place
under the circumstances, if the above
order is violated the dances or picnics will
be summarily stopped by 3. F. Meyers,
chief of police"
The Allegheny Democratic county con-
ventiop, which met in Pittsburgh yesterday
to nominate Il ticket, adjourned until Oc.
tOber 4th, without transacting any bust
ness except to favor P. N. Guthrie for
state treasurer, and to pass resolutions
expressive of the deep humiliation and
grief OccasiOned by the death of the prcsi-
dent stricken down by the cowarlly hand
of an assassin ; and in testimony Of re
spect for the presidents memory and in
stern condemnation of the foul and infam-
GUS act of his murderer, the convention
adjourned until after the obsequies and
attended the meeting in body assembled
in mourning at the opera house.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-09-21
BRILLIANH WEDDINGS.
Lutheran synod In st. Johns.
A Delaware Minister gets Lancaster /

"A Delaware Minister gets u Lancaster Bride.
On Tuesday evening, September Goth, at
the BRIDES residence, the Rev. Newton j.
Miller, of Wyoming, Delaware, was mar
ried to Miss Katie Holman, Of $40 East
King street, this city.
The occasion was brilliant one Indeed.
Over two hundred guests were invited, and
at tho appointed hour tie large halls and
parlors were filled with the mcrricst Of tho
merry.
At So'clock, Prof A. p. Horn at the
piano, the wedding march announced the
bridal party at hand. First came the
ushcrs, then the brideman and bridemaid,
followed by the bridegroom and bride, and
last the officiating minister, Rev. DR..
Greenwald. The ceremony was short and
pleasant, yet impressive throughout. After
congratulations and we'll. wishes had ended
the party was invited to a collation. such
as bcggars description. Between pyramids
OF cake and cream were nuts aud fruits
and candies of all kinds and names. Among
these Injuries an hour Or two was pleasant
Iy aud proftably spent, when the party
divided into pleasant little groops of twos
and threcs, only, however, soon to mingle
in the merry dance.
Thus time passed rapidly, and it was not
until the wee hours of midnight that good
night was SAID. The following are some
Of the guests Rev. DR.. Greanwald aud
wife, Rev. DIR. Cast and wife, Rev. Chas.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-09-21

Should our president die the murderer is
entitled to speedy trial by jury, and l
hope win have justice done him. But it
is not my Office or yours or of anybody,
except the regular courts of this district,
which are in undisputed power. Violence
in any form will bring reproach upon us
all-upon the country at large, and es.
pecially on us of the District Of Columbia.
All the circumstances of the shooting, Of
the long, heroic struggle Tor life, impress
me SO strongly that would be ashamed
of my countrymen if they mingled with
their feelings Of grief any thought of ven.
geance. Vengeance is Mine, saith the
Lord
I trust the public press wilr use its
powerful influence to maintain the good
order and decorum which have prevailed
since the saddest of all days in Washing.
ton, July 2, 1881. Sincerely your friend,
W. T. SHERMAN.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-09-21
LATEST NEWS BY MAIL.

Port Jervis. N. Y, has been visited fol
the past three days by myriads of millers
or moths, annoying public audiences anG
private houses beyond measure.
In Denver. Col, Thomas Duffy, a no
torious desperate, while attempting to
escape from Jail, was shot and killed by
the guard.
Mrs. Pcasc and ''Big MOllie,' while
taking lunch with male friends in Santa
Texas, were fatally shot by George Pease,
the alleged husband of Mrs. Pcase.
Victoria, B. c., crops show an enor.
nous yield rs many as so bushels of oats
to the acre are reported. The hop crop is
the most abundant for years.
A fire broke out in New Chinatown, on
the west side of the corporation limits of
Chico, CAL, and burned down the entire
village. consisting of 60 or 20 houses.
Three Cinnamon were burned to death.
In GAINESVILLE. Texas, large and most
destructive conaagration, originating in
the overturning of lamp in the loft OF
Graves livery stable, has laid most of the
business portion of that city in ashes.
Near Forest, Miss, a box car and
caboose of freight train jumped the track
and capsized. Wiley Jones. section
master, was killed, and six others injured,
two seriously.
An alleged Belgian priest, giving the
name of Hairnado, who has been staying
for some time at Bishops hotel, Montreal,
turns out to be a swindler. He stole
clothing from the hotel and fed, after
having secured some advances of money
and clothing from the vicar. general.
The electric light in Luray cave has
been tested in the caverns, and with a
success that exceeded tho most sanguinc
expectation. The current is the longest
ever attempted for this purpose, being a
little over four and half miles, lighting 13
lamps, each OF 1000 candle power, and
which are of the latest design and most ap.
proved construction.
In Cameron, Texas, while the jailer was
feeding the prisoners he was seized by two
of them, when Bob Berkin seized his pistol
and threatened to kill him if he raised any
alarm. Five of the prisoners, including
followed by Berkin and fled. A large
pursuit, and Joseph Muldrew was captured.
The duel between Gen. Peyton Wise
and United States District Attorney L. L.
Lewis, growing out of offensive remarks
used by the combatants in the Virginia
campaign, has come off in Forbes woods,
near Warrcntown, Va. Lewis fired, but
the missile missed its mark and sped
harmlessly by his antagonist. Gen. Wise
then calmly fired his pistol in til , air.
Both gentlemen behaved with coolness and
with courage, and their "honor is salts
fed"
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-09-21
TrOrtinE at Oxford. .

There have been made thirty-ive en-
tries for the premiums offered by the
Oxford agricultural society for tie trotting
contests on the 29th and 3Oth insts. The
entries of Lancaster horses are E. II.
Kauffman's bay mare, kate" and Lewis
c. Herr's sorrel gelding Lewis" for the
also entered for the 1925 premium for
5000 premium for S2:40 horses. Silas
Wright, Of Parkcsbur:, formerly Of Ian; n,
for the 500 premium in the four minute
class and the 912j in the three minute class.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-09-21

shifting engine at Lancaster, Pa. on Fri
day last, and that the Pennsylvania rail-
road company is censurable for not placing
a watchman at the Prince stree. crossing
OF their road, but exOnerate the engineer
of the shifter, and other employees OF the
train from all blame. The jurors in this
case were Samuel Keeler, Henry Gibbs,
Henry Leonard, Henry Snyder, Philip
Smith and James III. MessenkOD.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-09-21

TIE physicians were ignorant of the
course of the ball and of the pus cavi-
ties which poisoned their patient s blood.
There was no way by which they could
have informed themselves other than by
cutting open the body in life as they did
in sdeath. The question has been for
some time agitated among physicians as
to whether this course should not be pur-
sued in gmnshOt wounds in the abdomen,
which are SO generally fatal at any rate,
and the discussion the presidents case
will cause will be likely to determine the
future policy in such cases. "Heroic :"
treatment of Garfield might have saved
him.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-09-21
Severely Hurt.

Last night middle-aged man named
McCloskey, laborer employed by Keller
u Reilly in the construction of the new
line OF railroad north of this city, while
walking on the Pennsylvania railroad near
Dil'erville, made misstep and fell through
the timbers Of a culvert some u or 90
feet, badly fracturing one of his legs be-
tween the knee and ankle. He was
brought to this city where the broken
bones were set by DR.. Boyd, and this
morning he was sent to the Presbyterian
hospital at Philadelphia.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-09-21
Sllver-Ware Found.

Yesterday afternoon one of the work
men on the new line of the Pennsylvania
railroad, north Of this city, while at work
found a lot of silver-plated ware consisting
of five forks, two berry or dessert spoons
and one large teaspoon. Each piece is en-
gravcd with an initial letter. It is supposed
the ware was stolen from some family and
thrown away by tho thieves when they
discovered it was not solid silver. 1t was
taken to the mayors Office, where the
owner can have it by proving property.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-09-21

A1S . AOOsoO va o0SOS
Present opinions will differ as to the
political and military character and SER
vices of the dead president. As time
rolls on the differences may widen in the
popular judgment resulting from the
varying analyses of his career and con-
duct as publicist and statesman. As
to his habits of thought, his comprehen.
sive scholarship, and his acquisitions of
the ripest culture, enabling him to take
wide view of all public questions, there
is no room for difference of opinion.
But chief of all is it to be noted that the
point in Mr.. Garfield's character which
most endeared him to the American pub.
lie was his exemplification of those fire.
side virtues which are too often lacking
in our public men. More than his mar
velous rise from poverty and obscurity
to eminence and to wealth greater than
of money richness, more than his achieve
ments as soldier, than his triumphs as
an orator equal to any OF his generation,
or than his services as congressman,
was he singled out for popular applause
because in his private character he en-
bodied the virtues which make happy
homes. When Judge Black said that if
he could carry into the administration
of public Office the principles which ami
mated his private life, he would make
the best president the country had ever
had, he paid him the highest possible
compliment, while he described diff
Guilty which few, if any, officials have
ever surmounted.
1t is not given to many to he soldiers,
to fewer still to be statesmen, and the
public has, alas! learned to look upon
politicians with distrust. But every man
of woman born has had mother, few
fail to know the relation of husband and
wife and the almost equally tender one
of parent and child. Because this dead
president was an affectionate and dutiful
son, a true and loyal husband and a
loving and exemplary father, the fathers
and mothers, the husbands and wives, the
sons and daughters, royal rulers and
loyal subjects in the American Home.
had learned to know and admire him,
especially as he displayed the strength
of these tender relations in his supreme
suffering. These were the "mystic
cords'' that reached from that bedside
to ten million hearthstones in the land
these the virtues that most make his
name and memory the heritage of the
whole people.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-09-21
Tho Verdict,

The coroner's jury in the case of Henry
Pickcl, killed on the Pennsylvania railroad
on Friday last. the particulars of the acci-
dent having been heretofore published,
met for the third time last evening and
after some discussion agreed upon verdict
to the effect that the said Henry Pickel
came to his death by being struck by q
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-09-21

For intense signs of mourning Oil City,
Derrick leads all the rest.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-09-21

MRS. GARFIELD is a very sensible
woman. She did not want her husbands
body to be dragged to Washington on its
way to its sepulture at Cleveland. The
cabinet, however, persuaded her that it
was the nations wish that there should
be public funeral at Washington. We
doubt whether there is any such desire.
The sensible idea would seem to be to
take the bndy directly to Cleveland, do
ing it honor on its route. 1t should have
been laid in state in New York or Phil
adelphia, whichever city was on its de-
signated route. But as we look at it
there was little propricty in taking it out
of its way to the capitol.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-09-21
The Recalling Convention,

In the fircmen's state convention yester-
day 1870 delegates were reported present,
representing Al departments. On A. s.
unanimously elected president. Ofthe vice
presidents Major Edwards was elected by
4 nearly unanimous vote. Major
f. paid fitting tribute to the
memory of the late president, and
the president announced the following
committee to draft resolutions Major
Horn, of Catasauqua; Mr.. Dewalt, OF
Allentown Mr.. Schroeder, of Columbia
Mr.. Meyer, of Pottsville and Mr.. Dram,
of ShamOkin, who reported appropriately.
Bradford was selected for the next meet
ing of the convention.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-09-21

WHERE the Philadelphia Eeening Meas
generally has a department of jokes and
mirth, ityesterday left blank space. en-
closed with mourning lines and the quo
tation " There's time to laugh-and a
time t. weep - and yet this was not more
funeral than some of the alleged wit and
humor that occasionally appears in the
same place.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-09-12

IAN F~nAsersco. September i2-2P. H.
Sierra Nevada. lst. isS. 40. 2ok. lst.
lsH. IL. 7ok. 2o%. ak. "a. 22s. n;
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lsk. lsH. l6k; Mexican. II. in. liz;
Albion. 1 IS; Potosi. 81, 3 80; ovsrmsn.
2 20. ~; Bsdis. 81; Con. Virginia. I 30;
Andes. II; Savage. 5 20; Beat d Bslehsr.
~. lsk, lss. i3S; Bullion. %. 10;
Justice. Toe; Utah. In; Yellow Jacket.
81. 81. 81 b. 81; Alta, 4 So. 4 30;
Hale 4 Noroross. Z Is. 4 10; Memo. . Is;
asuld / Curry. ~. ~; Scorpion. ! 30;
Bsdis Tunnel. ~; California. CSC. /. l
b; Eureka Con-. AN; sierra Nevada. 20.
aoS. 2oh. 22s; Union Con-. II. iss.
lek; Andes. I 50; Bodie. 81.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-09-12
Steamer Lost on Lake Michigan
Fifteen Persons Drowned.

CHICAGO. September IA Times
special from Frankfort. Michigan. dated
September II. says: The steamer Co.
lumbia. OF the Northeastern Line. foun.
d-rsd Of Frankfort last night about II
o'clock. and about fifteen persons were
drowned. Among the number Of miss
ing are Captain Maloomb, Second Mate
Robert Maloomb. Frat Engineer William
Crosby, Second Enginser William Nil.
90, Fireman Gsorgs Benton. William
Shannon. Hsrriet Simmons. Miss Fiiz'
gerald, also . passenger said to BE- from
Chicago, and several others. The bodies
Of the Captain. First and Second En.
Rins.rs, Miss Fitzgerald. and Q ysuug
man unknown have come ashore. The
steamer was bound from Chicago to Col
lingwood, Canada. laden with grain.
She shifted her cargo In about fifteen
minutes, and sank within fifteen min.
utss after. The passengers and Grew
got away from the steamer In small
boats, but the boat containing the cap
tain and engineers was capsizrd.