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The National tribune., 1883-06-14

st that place on the 18th ult with thirty-four
charter members, observed Memorial Day for
the first time in years in Beverly. The graves
of ten soldiers were found without headstones.
Comrade Andrew Branstetter, Wooster, Ohio,
writes us that Given Post, No. l33, of that
place, on Sunday morning, May q, attended
service in the Presbyterian church and listened
70 an able sermon by Rev. DIR. 7. A. McCurday.
In the afternoon the comrades In a body went
TO the funeral Of a gallant soldier, named
Marion L. France, and in the evening they
repaired to Trinity NJ E. church, where Chap
lain George w. Pepper delivered an eloquent
discourse. Memorial Day was a memorable
one. The Post and all the civic societies were
in their proper places in the morning, not
withstanding the rain, and at the ringing OF
the courthouse bell the order Of march was
taken up to the cemetery, where the military
( formed around a cenotaph, erected TO the men,
= ory Of the unknown dead. The speaking here
was deferred. but the ceremony of decoration
and the ritual were gone through with. In the
evening exercises, including an eloquent ora
ticn by Rev. Harrison Jones, of Alliance, chap
lain of Garfeld's cid regiment, were held in
the opera house. A circumstance worthy of
note was that three ex-Confederate soldiers
voluntarily participated in the decoration serv-
ices.
Comrade W. H. Workman, Bucyrus, Ohio,
writes us as follows: Keller Post, of this city,
mustered during the past month more recruits
than it did in the rest of the year, and appeared
on Memorial Day as finely uniformed as any
Post In the State. Notwithstanding the rain
on the 30th, the greater part of the societies
here turned out in parade, and the programme
at the cemetery, which included an Grafton by
Rev. George Mather, address in German by
Rev. John Haas, vocal and instrumental music
and the decoration of graves, was successfully
carried ont.
Owing to the weather Memorial Day at
Xenia Ohio, was not observed on so grand a
scale as usual. At the cemetery, after prayer,
the Rev. DR.. Runyan delivered an address and
the school children sang several appropriate
songs. About l,200 people were present.
The Memorial Day Grafton at Leesyille, Ohio,
was delivered by Rev. j. K. RAIDER. IL was
eloquent and stirring. The veterans Of Lees
burg, New HagcIstown and Bowerston united
in decorating the soldiers graves in the neigh
boring cemeteries.
Notwithstanding the rain, John NJ. Barrere
Post No. 205 Hillsboro, Ohio, turned out one
hundred strong on Memorial Day, under Com
mander Carson. The services were held Al
Music Hail. where Captain DE Bruin delivered
fine address.
At Rainsboro, Ohio, the services were con-
Quoted under the auspices of James B. Elliott
Post. General s. FL. Hurst of Chillicothe, de-
livered the address.
The Hon. Ben Butterworth delivered the
Memorial address at Greenfield, Ohio.
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les the members proceeded to the opera house,
where services, as prescribed by the ritual were
held. Addresses were made by the Post Chap
lain and others.
Conrade G. A. Bunne1l, Oseeola, Iowa, writes
us that Oseeola Post, which now has sixty men,
bers, properly observed Memorial Day. About
1900 took part in the procession, which in
Guided the Post, military organizations, Odd
Fellows and Knights of Pythias. An able adj
dress was delivered by Congressman Hepburn.
Comrade William Graham writes US that
Colonel Goodrich Post, No. III, had charge Of
memorial services at OdebOlt Iowa. The ex-
ercises were held in the opera house. whers
Rev. w. o. Thompson delivered an eloquent
Grafton.
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WISCONSIN,.

Comrade L. A. Phetteplaee, Menasha, Wis,
writes us as follows: Memorial Day at Menasha
opened up wet and disagreeable. 1t rained all
the forenoon, but about noon the clouds broke
away. At 1 o'clock the members of the Post
fell in and marched in front of the Hotel,
where they We're presented with a beautiful
silk flag, costing $685. Miss Hattie McCandless,
Miss Jennie Massop, and Miss Josie Wheeler,
all daughters Of G. A. r. members, visited our
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NORFOLK, July 18.-The naval court of in
quiry to examine into the difficulty between
Commodore Mayo, commandant of the navy
yard, and Commander McGlensey, assembled
today. The charges preferred by the com
mandant against McGlensey were read, ac-
accusing that officer and his clerk with aid
ing ex-Congressman Dezendorf in making
a charge to the Navy Department against
Mayo, and also that McGlensey, in asking
for leave of absence for l. N. G. Cole, had
represented him as clerk, when he occu-
pied the position of writer thereby trying
TO obtain additional pay for Cole to which
he was not entitled. He further charged
that McGlensey refused to deliver certain
papers when ordered by the commandant to
do SO. Commander McGlensey charges Com
modore Mayo with arresting and confining
him to his quarters without cause.
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THE HILL INVESTIGATION.
Why Mr.. Damon Was Allowed to Furnish
Safes without Competition,

WAsH1NGToN, July 18.-At the opening OF
the Hill investigation Mr.. Thomas an.
nounced that his engagements compelled Kim
to retire temporarily from the case.
Mr.. Coleman offered in evidence vouch ers
for moneys paid to George L. Damon on ac-
count of safes and repairs thereto since 1876
for public buildings in New York. Phladel-
phia, Boston and other cities for the ma.
jority of which safes no contracts were made
Mr. Coleman asked for correspondence be-
tween Hill and Damon with reference to
safes and vaults since 1876
Steinmetz was recalled to testify in regard
to the heating apparatus in the custom-house
at Chicago, which he pronounced Inferior in
quality and workmanship. Most all the
ventilators were boarded up in the large
mail-room, and the atmosphere was bad in
consequence.
Mr. Coleman announced that the prosecu-
ton had closed the Damon case with the ex-
ception of introducing the correspondence
between Hill and Damon.
Mr.. Jacobs of the architects office testi-
fed that the safe men had said to him they
would like to furnish safes, but could not
compete with Damon in his prices On cross
examination witness said there had been
but one advertisement for safes
since 1879; was satisfied Potter did not re-
sign because he did not care to continue
Mullet's practices, that since had been fol-
lowed by Hill. Witness's knowledge OF the
cost OF safes supplied was derived from
vouchers and orders passing through his
hands Witness was asked if the Office had
not refrained from advertising for safes so as
TO aid Damon in his business, and said he
could not answer that question.
Mr.. Hill then took the stand, and said Da-
mons figures were so low that 9TH
er safe-makers told him they could
not compete. The Indifference mani
tested by sale-makers was the reason
why advertisements were not more frequent
Advertisements we're made only to protect
the Department and get fair rates. Damon
had not been given the slightest advantages
over other dealers in safes. Safes were usual
ly required in haste so time could not be
allowed for advertisement Three or four
kinds of safes were equal to Damon's sales,
which were generally satisfactory.
Cross examination was deferred until to-
morrow, and the committee adjourned.
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The Presidents Intended Trip to the
Yellowstone Valley.
1t VIII Cost the Government Nothing Cam
didates for Positions in the Regular
Army Designated-Notes.
POSTAGE REDUCTION.


instructions to Postmasters Concerning the
New Issue of Stamps.
WASHINGTON, July 1S.-A circular was
issued to-day from the office of the Third
Assistant Postmaster-general, officially noti-
flying postmasters throughout the United
States of the reduction in postage rates to
take effect on the 1st of October, and direct
ing them to make preparation for it. Post
masters are notified that it is desirable to
have as small al stock of the present three
cent postage stamps and stamped envelopes
as possible on hand when the reduction of
rates goes into effect, and they are according.
ly directed to limit their acquisitions for
stamps and envelopes OF this denomination
to such quantities as, upon careful estimate,
they may deem sufficient to last until the lst
of October.
They are also instructed to take all availa-
Bile means without incurring any expense,
to cali public attention to the coming re-
ducton, so that purchasers may not accumu-
late any unnecessary supply of three-cent
stamps and envelopes. The circular also
directs that as no arrangements have yet
been made for the redemption of three-cent
stamps and envelopes in the hands of post
masters, or for exchange by postmasteTs of
those stamps and envelopes in the hands of
private holders, until further notice post
public nor return to the department the
stamps that remain on their hands after
Oct /.
Postmasters are notified, however, that as
two and three-cent stamps and envelopes of
of the present issue continue to be valid after
that date, they must be accepted in payment
of postage when offered in proper
amount, and that three-cent stamps
can be used in combination with
other denominations on letters requir-
ing more than one rate of postage, and on
parcels of third and fourth-class matter
The circular also annouces that the depart
ment will be ready to issue two-cent stamps
OF the new design on the 18th OF September
but these stamps and envelopes must not be
placed on sale or used by postmasters before
Oct 1. Also, that no three-cent stamps will
be issued after Sept IA unless the reouisition
therefor is accompanied by the statement
that they are needed for immediate use, and
that the full supply called for will become
exhausted by Oct. l. and further, that no
three-cent stamped envelopes will be issued
after the 31st of August unless the requisl-
ton for them is accompanied by a similar
statement The circular further instructs
postmasters as to the design OF the new two
cent and four-cent stamps and stamped en-
velopes, and notifies them that the prices OF
envelopes exclusive of postage) will remain
the same as at present; that no change will
be made in postage due" stamps, and that
rates on drop letters will remain the Same
as at present
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-19

ST. LOUIS, July 1S.--Southwest Missouri
was visited by severe thunder storm last
evening w. p. Mllers large barn and
slaughter-house, at Carthage was struck by
lightning and burned to the ground; loss,
$1,000, with no insurance. Several stables
and barns were struck by lightning and de-
stroyed At Marshall the storm OF wind and
rain was very severe. Trees were uprooted
fences leveled, and corn and oats blown Hat
At Warrensburg the Church OF God, new
structure, was blown over by the tornado;
stock was killed by lightning, and about a
mile of telephone wire and polls were de-
stroyed. Joplin was also visited by storm,
but the damage was slight.
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OTHER STRIKES.



sand Persons Out.
New YORK, July 1S.-There are no new de-
velopments to-day in the cigarmakers' strike.
The members of the International Union,
employed by Gutenberg & Bros, are at WORK,
and unless they resign or are discharged to-
day, the members of the Protective Union
will not return to work, and in that event,
Ottenberg's shop, and fourteen others belong
ing to the Manufacturers Union, will be
locked out tonight for an indefinite period.
One result of the strike, it is said, will be
that manufacturers who are not members of
the Manufacturers Union, and whose shops
will not be closed, will increase their work
ing force. Members of the Protective Union
say they will remain firm to their determine
ton, and thus, through their unwillingness
to work with twenty-six men, who they
claim violated the promise made to them,
over7 600 persons, few of whom are women,
will, this afternoon, be thrown out of work,
and fifteen cigar manufactures will be closed.
A lockout is confidently expected.
The cigar-makers of the Protective Union
did not return to work in the factory of s.
Gutenberg Il Bros. up to the time of closing
this evening, and according to mutual un-
derstanding the factories of all members of
to which the Ottenbergs belong, informed
their employees that there would be no work
for them until the strike in question is ad-
justed; consequently there are nearly seven
thousand cigar-makers, many of them women,
out of employment Gutenberg Bros say
they will take their workmen back
whenever they are willing to return,
providing they go to work with
twenty-six men who are members of the
international Union. OF 1000 men locked
out only quarter are union men, but since
the lockout the ranks of the progressive
union are being rapidly recruited. During
the past two days nearly twelve hundred
members have been received, and each day
will probably bring new additions to the
ranks The manufacturers say that in con-
sequence of the reduction of tax in May and
June most of the factories had a large stock
of cigars on hand, and large iobbers had
more than they could dispose of in two
months. Moreover they were willing to suf-
fer loss rather than be obliged to submit to
the dictation of their employees.
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of a Committee to In
quire Into the Complaints.
Expectation that No Further Action VIII Be
Taken Until NEXT Eyednssday-The
Cigar-Maizers' Strike.
cANvAssING THE SITUATION.
The Company Claims that Many Employees
win Stand by 1t.

The Company Claims that Many Employees
win Stand by 1t.
New YoRK, July 1S-A feverish feeling
exists in telegraphic circles over the threat
ened strike. Every person interested is anx-
iously waiting the result of the meeting of
the executive committee of the Western
Union directors The committee of the
Brotherhood held meeting this morning
but what transpired there could not be
learned. Cipher dispatches were received by
the committee from various points stating
that the operators were in readiness to leave
their desks at a moments. notice. w. B.
Somerville, of the Western Union Telegraph
Company said, to-day, that there seemed to
be little possibility that the company would
grant the request, and that a strike seemed
to be inevitable. The demands we're unjust
and unreasonable, and if the strike should
happen the company would fight it to the
bitter end.
w. j. Dealy, manager of the operating
room of the Western Union, said he did not
believe a strike would be commenced
without mature deliberation on the part of
the operators. This morning there was an
numbering between 600 and 700. The ordinary
number of absentees was from fifteen to
twenty-five, but there were only nine alb
sentees this morning. He said he had at
least fifty letters from employees OF the COM
pany promising to stand by it in the event
of a strike There were twenty-nine chief
operators in the office, each one having
under him from eighteen to twenty-five men.
This morning a canvass was made by these
chiefs among the operators to learn, if pos
sible, the real strength of the disaffected por-
tions, and how large force might be relied
on in case of a strike. The first report
showed that, out of twenty-one operators,
twelve were doubtful and nine promised to
stand by the company. Later reports indi-
cate that this proportion represented the
division of feeling throughout the whole
force The Wheatstone operators to a man,
Deay said, promise to stand by the company
in case of strike.
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The Mexican Ontrana.

GALVESTON, July 1S-The News's Laredo
special says: Advices from Monterey
throw little additional light on the murder
Gus assault on Rev. Harvey Shaw, temporar-
lily in charge of the United States consulate
at that point. 1t seems that the mob
had taken possession OF the Office
during the absence of Mr. Shaw at
supper. On entering at his return he was
felled to the floor by a blow from six
shooter, and lay unconscious until passer-
by heard his groans and came to his relief.
The furniture, papers and American flag
were strewn over the floor. Shaw is reported
to be doing well to-day, and it is now
thought he will recover
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Reports on the Tewksbury Investigation.

BosroN, July 18.-Majority and minority
reports OF the Tewksbury investigating com
mttee will be presented to the Legislature
on Friday The former makes about ten
columns, and the latter seventeen. The ma
jority report will speak in most positive
terms regarding the direct charges against
the honor of the State. will take up in detail
the most serious of them and endeavor to
show how they have been refuted. and will
characterize in strong language the nature of
the attempt to make the Commonwealth
seem savage and brutal, and, possibly, may
be very direct in its language upon the part
the Governor took in promoting the inyesti-
cation.
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THE DIRECTORS, MEETING.
The Sentiment Unanimous in Support o
General Eckert.


General Eckert.
New York, July 1S.-At the regular week
ly meeting of the executive committee of the
directors of the Western Union Telegraph
Company the following was adopted:
"Resolved, That a committee consisting Of ex-
Governor Cornell j. w. Cleudenin and John T.
Terry be appointed to inquire into the com plants
OF inequalities OF compensation and condition of
service of employees of this company, il any, and
report TO this committee"
One of the gentlemen who attended the
meeting says the sentiment was unanimous
in support of the action of General Eckert in
his reception of the committee who called on
him to present the memorial on Monday
last. and that his letter to Colonel Clowry, of
Chicago, outlining the position and resources
of the company, and calling attention to the
exorbitant demands ofthat committee, was
likewise discussed and warmly approved.
The meeting did not take cognizance in fact,
OF the petition, since it was held that what
ever complaints the employees of the COM
pany might have to make must be made
directly by themselves to the company's Off
GERS. The subcommittee is not empowered,
except to make report next week-Wednes-
dav-when the full committee meets again.
The composition of the committee, how
ever, is of some interest, as bearing on the
temper OF the meeting and its future action
Mr.. Clendenin, one of the members, is presi-
dent OF the Acadia Coal Company, which has
extensive mines in Pictou, Nova Scotia. The
miners there have been turbulent communi-
tv, and have frequently INDUCED III striking
Mr.. Clendenin has always managed these
crises, and never yielded to the demands
made through the medium of a strike. Ex-
Governor Cornell and Terry are also said to
be opposed to strikes as a means of settling
wage difficulties
The Wheatstone is a system of rapid trans
mission of messages and news. 1t has been
in use for many years in England, but is
comparatively new thing in this country.
The instrument will do nearly ten times the
work that can be done over an ordinary
wire. Should Wheatstone operators remain
and other operators strike, the telegraph
company would have considerable advantage
through the use of this system. The mem
bers of the Brotherhood claim that nearly all
the Wheatstone men are willing to so out,
while the officers of the company say that
not more than two or three of nineteen local
employees and not large number of those
elsewhere will consent to strike.
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The Value of Time.


Washington Special.
An old telegraph operator who was active
in the strike Of 1870 tells the following story:
"It was only by an accident rhat the COM
pany did not yield to the strikers at that
time. happen to know that the following
occurred: The company had decided to CON
cede the demands of the strikers. The super
intendent at New York had come down and
had been instructed to send for the commit
tee and make terms. when a messenger boy
came in with q note. The note was opened
and was found to contain statement that
two or three of the operators had given in
1t was then decided by the managers to wait
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w HON
CRIMINAL OCCURRENCES.
A Town Ma rshal Killed by Prowlers-The
Murderers Arrested.

q
Murderers Arrested
CLEVELAND July 18.-About midnight last
night Marshal George Brainard, of Yelling
ton, saw from his window two suspicious
men prowling around and rushed into the
street partly dressed. The marshal ordered
the men to halt, but they ran and began
firing. He shot at them twice without effect,
when one of their bullets struck his collar
bone, glanced and severed the jugular vein,
and he died soon after. His wife, who saw
the occurrence from the window, helped
him into the house. Early this morning
one of the murderers was arrested at Well
ington, and confessed, but claimed that his
pal fired the fatal shot. The prisoners name
is John Young. He was just released from
the penitentiary, having served four years
for burglary and shooting an officer. The
other man, Augustus Frank Timer was
caught about noon, near Kipton, by Lake
Shore brakeman, who took him to Oberlin
and delivered him to the authorities, who
sent him to Wellington.
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A Sneak. Thief Bank Robbery.

DETROIT, July 1s.-A sneak-thief bank rob-
berry took place at Coldwater this afternoon,
While George Starr, cashier of the National
Bank, was counting package of bills handed
him by one of the two confederates, the other
slipped into the safe and stole a valuable
package of jewelry belonging to Fl. c. Lewis,
president of the bank. The thieves ran three
blocks, jumped into carriage IN waiting,
and drove off at breakneck speed, pursued by
Two officers. They were overtaken a mile
from town, but presenting four revolvers to
the officers, one of the latter beat retreat.
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ELSEWHERE.
Dissatisfaction of Operators that the Strike
Was Not Inaugurated.


Was Not Inaugurated.
PITTsBURG, Pa, July 1S.-The threatened
strike of the telegraphers and its effect upon
business was the universal topic of conver-
sation in commercial and financial circles
to-day. The strike was deprecated and the
hope expressed that an amcabe arrange
ment would be reached. All day the vicini-
ty of the Western Union office on Fifth
avenue was thronged with operators and
curiosity-seekers and at the noon hour,
when it was expected the operators would
come out, the crowd was 50 great that for
time the street was blockaded. A great deal
of dissatisfaction is expressed among men,
bers of the Brotherhood that the strike was
not inaugurated. and the belief is general
that unless the demands are conceded to-
morrow all will quit work. A rumor was
current this evening that 200 operators on
the Shenandoah Valley railroad had left
their desks this morning, but this was not
confirmed