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MIR. BLAINE'S EYE.
He Suffers Severely from Cinder-Last
Hours in Indiana.

He Suffers Severely from a Cinder-Last
Hours in Indiana.
Lafayette Courier, Friday Evening.
Mr. Blaine Suffering greatly from cinder
which lodged in his eye at Linden, just south of
ere, and no doubt greatly fatigued, yet despite
this and the fact that for five long weeks he had
been undergoing the most trying ordeal to which
the mind and body can be subjected, he was APP
parently the least tgued of all and the leading
spirit in conversation, having pleasant word
for every one.
This morning he was not feeling so well when
he arose His eye, in which he had caught cold
and was much nfamed, was giving him great
deal of trouble. He at first thought best as did
his son, that he remain quietly at the pleasant
home of their host and hostess until evening,
canceling all engagements along the line of the
Wabash railway but to this the delegation of
DISTINGUISHED Illinoisans who had come to escort
him out of the State. entered their solemn pro
test 1t would never do they said, to dsappont
the thousands who would assemble at the various
points along the line, and at Springfield, who
were gathering to do honor to him. The Hon.
Joseph Medill of the Chicago Tribune, eX Gov
ernor Cumback and Senator Culiom insisted
upon the necessity Of the plans being carried
out Mr.. Cannon, of the Danville district,
stated that in his district, which very
close one. there would be three points where
from To- 900 to p, 900 people would be assembled,
and it would never do to disappoint them. At
last Mr. Blaine yielded, as it was nothing more
than fear of catching more cold in his eye and
desire to obtain much needed rest that caused
him to hesitate On Walker Blaine who acted
in his behalf being assured, however, that Mr..
Blaine would not be required to 90 through the
most trying of ordeals-hand shaking-or to be
introduced to the various committees that came
to meet him, but should be permitted to retire
to his stateroom and rest en- route. it was
agreed to carry out the programme for the day,
and Mr.. Blaine came down stairs looking as
bright and cheerful as could bean agreeable
Observation-Disclosures to those who feared he
would look fatgued and careworn.
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his candidacy, to which he responded in appro-
German Lutheran Theological Seminary of Wis
consin presented resolutions indorsinS his nomi-
nation and pledging their votes on November T.
which were accepted by Mr. Blaine in few ap-
'propriate remarks. The representatives OF the
many and varied industries of the Milwaukee
workingmen presented handsome address,
printed on satin, which greatly pleased the re-
cipient. The address says:
The workingmen extend to you. as the friend
of workingmen and the most distinguished
representative of American craftsmanship, a most
cordial welcome and we desire to briefly express
to you our admiration of your bold and fearless
advocacy of the principles all cherish as art
sans and American citizens. We particularly
desire to express to you our appreciation and
full Endorsement of the views advocated by you
in relation to the rights of our citizens. native
foreign born, at home abroad; of the need
and right of our Nation to the commerce of this
hemisphere, and more especially, of your
earnest and able championship Of our national
industries and the right and duty of this gov
eminent to secure for them adequate protection,
To this Mr.. Blaine responded, dwelling on the
topics introduced
NJ J. Higgins, NJ Carpenter. D. =. Murphy
"a committee of the Irish american Blaine and
address, speaking of him as one whose whole
public life has been devoted to tho development
of American industries, as champion of human
rights, and the uncompromising defender OF a
free ballot in every State from the st. Lawrence
to the Gulf
To this as to all, Mr. Blaine responded in
fitting terms
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EVENTS IN THE OLD WORLD.
The French Authorities Will Send d.
600 Additional Men to TOnQuin.
international Questions Growing Out Of the
Eastern TrOuble-Lack of Harmony
Among the English Conservatives,
FRANCE AND CHINA.

MilIOt's Report of His OperatiOns-HeaVJ
Reinforcements To BE Sent Out.
LONDON, Oct. 25.-The French Cabinet minis.
ters this morning listened to General Millot's
account of his operations in Tonquin. They
entirely satisfied with his course. Gen Mllot ex.
pressed the opinion that the reports being received
in regard to the present situation in Tonquin
were much exaggerated The French, he said,
were strongly fortified and able to repulse any
attack
All princes of the Chinese empire have been
specially summoned to attend an imperial au
dience at Pekin, Nov 81.
The French government has decided to rein
force General Brlere De lIsle in Tonquin, and
Admiral Courbet, commanding in the operations
against China, by $4,000 additional men. Orders
have been sent to Toulon to place transports in
preparation Immediately The French consuls
in various towns of China have been ordered to
go to Shanghai owing to the menacing attitude
of the Chinese.
The report that England was about to mediate
between France and China, with view to an
amicable settlement of the present difficulties,
was altogether without foundation
The Chinese government has given immense
orders for munitions of war in London, Berlin
and other cities, and arrangements have been
made for consignments of heavy guns and small
arms. Among the purchases already made by
China are 100000 cartridges which were made
during the Franco German war These are now
being shipped from London Experts say that
the powder in these cartridges would, at this
late day be unable to eject a bullet from the
muzze of a rife.
Earl Granville. Secretary of State for Foreign
Affairs, in acknowledging an ntimation of the
French blockade of the Island of Formosa, has
informed Prime Minister Ferry that the British
government reserves the right of questioning
the validity of the blockade, inasmuch as
there has been no formal declaration of war by
France. The Army and Navy Gazette declares
that the French are unable to effect blockade
of the island. One half of Admiral Courbets
squadron is required to guard Kelung and
Tamsui and only seven vessels are left to at
tempt a blockade of the island The western
coast of Formosa alone contains ten ports, which
are in constant communication with the con-
tinent
A dispatch from Shanghai announces that the
Woosung river will be barred Monday, with
the exception of passage 26O feet wide for
ships of friendly nations.
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SOUTHERN METHODS.
Gen. YandervOOrtand Miss HOlbrOOk lnsulted
and Threatened in Putnam County.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind, Oct 25.-With desire
to carry Indiana and succeed Southern tactics
have been introduced on Indiana soil, as was
evidenced last night by the most outrageous
proceeding known since the good old Democratic
times At Coverdale, in Putnam county, Gen.
Paul Vandervoort, of Nebraska and Miss Nellie
Holbrook, of California, were advertised to
speak, and at the usual time a large audienc
assembled. Miss Holbrook spoke for short
time, and was followed by Gen. Vandervoort
who had spoken some time and was referring to
the record of G. c. Matson, Democratic cand-
date for Congress, on pensions, denouncing him
severely, when a voice from the back part of the
room disputed the Generals assertions The
General then proved what he had said
and added that he hoped he would be accorded
respect, even if he was among Democrats that
this free country, and so long as he spoke
respectfully of the public record of any man,
one had right to interfere Several insulting
remarks were made, but no outbreak occurred
until the meeting was over when threats began
to be made leading the Republicans TO become
alarmed. They were largely outnumbered, and
armed themselves to conduct Miss Holbrook and
General Vandervoort to their hotel. On the
way the threats were kept up, but nothing was
DONE The guards however, remained, and
shortly afterwards noise was heard from the
outside. One of the men, on going out was
met by a crowd and inquiry made
for General Vandervoort They were told he
was inside, but that they did not need to see
him. They then demanded that he come out
when the mob was informed that the first man
that made an attempt to enter the house would
be shot down on the spot General Vandervoort
was informed of what was said, and to prepare
himself. He replied, Let them come on. There
was no further attempt against him until 2:3O in
the morning, when he started to take the train
for Bloomington, when a crowd of men rushed
out of saloon, swearing and insulting General
Vandervoort, and also Miss Holbrook
Again the ruffans were informed that
they must come closer, which
the towards did not dare to do as several Re-
publicans were on guard with revovers. Had
the mob had leaders there would likely have
been trouble.
Cioverdale is Democratic stronghold in Put
nam county, Matsons own home. Matson is
the Democratic candidate for Congress and al
though he has majority of one thousand, is
likely to be defeated, which accounts for such
bitterness in this nest of Southern bulldozers.
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BRITISH POLITICS.
Lack of Harmony Among the Conservatives
Concerning the Franchise Bill.

Lack of Harmony Among the Conservatives
Concerning the Franchise Bill.
LONDON, Oct 25.-The Conservatives in the
House of Lords are not unit in accepting the
Marquis of Salisburys policy of determined re-
sistance to the passage of the franchise bill.
The Duke of Richmond opposes it, and is con
Quoting private negotiations with the Liberal
leaders, with view to obtaining the best terms
possible for compromise. The basis
suggested is postponemeut Of the
operation of the franchise bill till 1886.
Lord Cairns and Sir Stafford North
cote support the Duke of Richmond,
while a number of Tory peers, under the nfiu-
ence of the warning tone of Mr. Gladstones
speech in the Commons, deserving the Mar
quis of Salisbury. After the franchise bill has
been passed by the Commons a general meeting
of Conservatives will be held at the Marquis of
Sasburys house, to decide upon the course to
be pursued.
In the House of Commons, last night the
franchise bill passed its first reading without
division. The bill will come up for second read
ing Oh Thursday,
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Arrest of a NihiIist Leader.

ST. PETERSBURG Oct. 25-La Platin, a Mill
list leader, captured to day, while walking on
the Newski Perspect He fought desperately
but the police finally overpowered him. He cried
to the crowd that had been attracted by his strug
giles to tell his friends that he was prisoner.
He has been wanted by the police for four years.
on charge of having been implicated in the muir
der of General Munseneff.
Twenty students, most of them sons of supe-
rior Russian employees in Poland, and a number
of girls of good families. have been arrested in
Warsaw. They charged with being Nihil-
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A Speech to a German DELEGATION.

CHICAGO, Oct 25.-About o'clock this even
ing committee, representing the German Re
publicans of Chicago, made their way into Mr..
Blaine's room, in the Grand Pacific, and deliv-
cred an address approving his course as
public servant, and promising the support of the
German American Republicans. To this ad-
dress Mr.. Blaine replied:
professor Kirscher and German American
Citizens of Chicago; A tender of your friend
ship and confidence would at any time have been
welcome and grateful to my feelings. What,
then, must say of that which is at the same
time so eloquent, so cordial, so entirely accept
abel What must say of what l might almost
call the overdrawn picture of my public ca
reer which you have been pleased to paint! In
meeting you on this occasion, | am not unaware
that there has been effort made to
prejudice me in the minds of my German fellow
citizens, but never feared that it would prevail
because the great distinction of the German
blood is its slowness in coming TO a conclusion,
its thoroughness of investigation, and the entire
justice of its final judgment. Applause. I
recognize the truthfalness of what you say of
the devotion of German Americans to the flag
and the institutions of the Nation whose citizen
ship they have assumed 1 am not unacquainted
with the German character The State of which
am native was, in large part, settled by Ger
mans, and it has gained no small degree of its
sobriety, of its worth, of its high charac-
ter and of its progress from those
Germans who came from the Fatherland in the
early colonial days. and from their descendants.
Speaking therefore, not merely from what you
have stated IN your eloquent address, grateful AS
that is, but speaking from a knowledge long an
terror to the presidential campaign. in which l
am now a candidate, | can say of the Germans
past and of the Germans present, that between
them and me- from boyhood to tins hour, there
has never existed anything but the most friendly
relaton-tbere has never existed anything but
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entire mutual confidence Renewed applause
Recognizing the vast influence of the German
element in this great city, and the influence ra-
element exerts throughout the Union. l appre
cate at its full measure-and its full measure is
very great-the assurance of friendship and
support which you have so eloqGently given me
this evening. l thank you for it with all my
heart" prolonged applause
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A DINNER AT DELMoNICO's.

An Invitation from Mr.. Evarts and Other
Distinguished New Workers.
New YORK Oct 25.-The following core
spondence has taken place between gentlemen of
this city and James c. Blaine.
NEW YORK Oct ID
Hon James G. Blaine, indianapolis:
The undersigned, with other Republican friends; re
quest the pleasure of your company at dinner at Del
moncos, in this city, any evening of the coming
week that may best suit your convenience. Very re
spectfully, WIN. NJ. EVARTs,
J. J. Aston.
LEVI p. MORTON,
CYRUS w. FIELD
DAVID BOWS,
WILLIAM DOWD,
ALONZO b. CORNELL.
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Bonds and Jewelrx Stolen.

LAWRENCE Mass, Oct. 25.-Burglars entered
the dwellings of Prof. Austin Phelps and John p.
Taylor, at Andover, last night. At the formers
residence they stole So, 900 in bonds, belonging
to Phelps, and the same amount belonging to
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps. Mr. Phelps's bonds
were 81, 500 in Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
9 per cents, and &, 800 bond issued by Albert
Cook, of Toledo, o. At Taylor's house they
carried off $40 two gold watches, an overcoat,
jewelry and other property valued at $500.
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Special to the Indianapolis journal.
MADISON, Oct. 25-Postmaster Link of this
city, this afternoon arrested John NJ Ballard,
postal route agent on the Jacksonville, Madison
4 indianapolis railroad, for mail robbery, and
sent Assistant Postmaster Phillips out in charge
of the evening mail
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FOREIGN MISCELLANY.



BRUNSWICK, Oct PA delegate from the
Bundesrath presented to the Brunswick Diet, to-
day, letter from Emperor William rejecting
the claim of the Duke of Cumberland to the
grand ducal throne and approving the meas
ures of the Council of Regency against the pre-
tender The North German Gazette this morn
ing published the text of the Duke of Cumber-
lands manifesto, and reprinted the document in
which the Duke of Cumberland informed EN-
peror William of the death of the ex King of
Hanover, and declared that he (Cumberland)
would fully maintain the rights and titles which
he had inherited.
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Moscow, Oct. 25.-The firm of Borissowsky
& Sons have been for some time in financial diff
fculty, but will now be allowed to have their
affairs settled 10y administration. The liabilities
are 49l6 900 roubles; assets, 7,s57OOO roubes
If the estate is carefully managed the creditors
will probably be paid in full
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LONDON, Oct 25.-The reports as to Nine.
Gersters illness make it quite uncertain whether
she will be able to fulfill her engagements for y
concert tour in the United States. The rheu-
matism from which she is suffering has now at
tackled her throat, and the doctors say that it
will be many weeks before she will be able to
Gin in nuhlif
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EVANSVILLE, Ind, Oct. %.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Oct. -5
To Hon. VIM. NJ Evarts, John Jacob Aston and 9th
ers, New York:
accept with much pleasure your very kind invita-
ton dine with you week, and indicate Wednes
day evening as agreeable to myself, but shall
gladly leave the assignment of time 10 yourselves.
JAS. G. BLAINE.
About two hundred gentlemen will Join in the
dinner to Mr.. Blaine. 1t will take place at Del
monico's at o'clock. VIM NJ. Evarts will pre-
Sid
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As Sarah Bornhardt has been ordered to taka
complete rest, it is feared the production of
Sardouss new play "Theolora," will DO post
poned Indefinitely.
There have been two more deaths from cholera
at Yport France. Physicians discredit the al
legation that the disease was brought to Nport
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Attempt on King Leopold's Life.

PARIS, Oct 25.-The Cri du Peuple states that
on Tuesday, at Laclen an attempt was made to
shoot King Leopold. One shot was fired at him
by a radical student. The would-be regicide
was arrested.
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Concratnlatinc Sir Moses Montefiore.

LONDON, Oct 25.-Sir Moses Montefore re-
ccived hundreds of kilograms cOngratuating him
on attaining his hundredth birthday They
came from all parts of the world, many from
America.
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first moment he saw her, and that the
sure response stirring within her own
heart promises her yet glad future as
John Murray's wife
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Died Of Laughter.

Chalcas, the soothsayer, died of
laughter at the thought of his having
outlived the time predicted for his
death. A fellow in rags told him that
he would never drink the wine Of the
grapes growing in his vineyard and
added ''If these words do not come
true you may claim me for your slave"
When the wine was made, Chalcas held
feast, and sent for the fellow TO see
how his predictions had failed When
ne appeared the sooth-sayer laughed SO
immodorately at the would, be prophet
that it killed him. Crassus died from
laughter on seeing an ass eat thistles.
Margutte, the giant, in the Inorganic
Maggiore, died of laughter on seeing u
monkey pulling on his boots, Zeuxis,
the Grecian painter, died AT sight of a
hag he had just depicted. A peculiar
death was that of Placut, who dropped
dead in the act of paying a bill, There
are many men to-day, however who
would probably die of surprise, il they
found themselves doing the same thing
Troy Times.
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Giants in Old en- Times,

The giant exhibited at Rome in
1880 measured nearly eighteen feet
Gorapius saw a girl that was ten feet
high
The giant Galabra, brought from
Arabia to Rome, under Clsudlus C;e-
sar, was ten feet high,
Fannum, who lived in the time of
Eugene ii, measured eleven and half
feet.
The Chevalier Scrog, in his voyage
to the Peak Tenerlfle, found in one of
the cayerns of that mountain the head
Of the Gunich, who had sixty teeth, and
was not less than fifteen feet high.
The giant Faragus, slain by Orlando
nephew of Charlemagne, was twenty
eight feet high,
In 1914, near st. Gernad, was found
the tomb OF the giant lsolent, who was
not less than thirty feet nigh
In 1890, near Reuben, was found a
skeleton whose skull held bushel of
corn and who was nineteen feet high
The giant Bacart was twenty-five
feet high his thigh bones were found
in i70S near the river Moderi.
In 1928, near the castle in Dauphine,
a tomb was found thirty feet long, six
teen wide and eight high, ON which
was cut IN gray stone these words,
"kentolochus Rex The skeleton was
found entire, twenty five feet and a
fourth long, ten feet across the shoul.
lQTa and five foot from tho hraaa, hon.
to the back
Near Palermo, in Sicily, in 1916 wa,
found the skeleton of a giant thirty
feet high, and in 1869 another forty
four feet high.
Near hlagriuo, in Sicily, in 1916
found the skeleton of a giant thirt,
teet high the head was the size of /
hogshead and each OF his teeth weighed
five ounces
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"Kcep house till We come back.
Three years will soon go by, Lono dar.
ling. There will be so much for you
and Aunt Helen to do AUNT Helen
was distant neutrality-suspicious.
and chaperone TO the two girls) chat
time will fly. Mind you are not to
miss me, nor let any ono else miss me,
either"
Leonie gave disconsolate shrug.
"Aunt Helen will rule me with rod
of iron. She means TO be good, but
she's like Mr.. Orde, and knows I'm
poor, and--and-shell make me mend
my gloves and be Industrious
Agatha's dark eyes rested lovingly
on her sisters young face, so like her
own, save that the lines were always
gay, while hers were often grave.
"Be industrious, little woman" she
said, with half-motherly tenderness.
ave richer folks have no right to he
lazy, but---wait a moment" as Leonie
cruinpled her forehead into negative
wrinkles over I'VE richer folks-but no
one, Lono, will trouble you about being
poor. You know how often have
been writing latelyi Well, it
was for you. And to-day it 10 settled.
You are Independent enough now,
with all that my careful guardians
have been saving for your fortune. l
wanted to tell you before Geoffry came
home. Now you know and we will
say no more about It,"
"But | must !" cried Leonie, clasp
ing her sister impetuously. "Oh,
Agatha, how good you are to me !
How can ! thank you? Why, every
single thing have l owe to YOU"
"There is no owing between our
fathers children" answered Agatha,
yielding herself to shower of grateful
oaresses, $50 there's nothing to pay
back and I want no thanks; only,
please keep this secret till am gone
"1'ill you are gone!" echoed Leonie
ruefully. 80, Agatha, to have you
kinder than ever, just before you go,
is dreadful hope you may be happy,
but ! shall be miserable! When that
horrible man comes, III try not to be
wicked, butt shall de-test him.
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