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Minor Notes.

Managers of the car works at Lafayette have
declared a dividend Of 9 per cent. for the past
year
Thomas Hoggett, an aged Scotchman fell
dead while at work on his farm. four miles from
Madison, at noon yesterday.
Charles Croker, freight conductor on the
c., l., St L. g. G. railway, fell between cars. yes
terday afternoon, near Eagle Park, and was
badly maneied. He will certainly die.
John Ehui, an old citizen and merchant
tailor at Bloomington for moro than twenty
years, buried yesterday. He died sud
denly having been only sick about an hour.
On Sunday night a tramp came to the resi-
dence of George Lampkins, in Benton township,
Monroe county, and being refused what he
wanted, went away angry. That night after
IL O'Clock, Lampkins woke up to find his barn in
flames The loss will amount to $500; insurance
5000, in the Phoenix.
The court of inquiry at Bloomington, in the
case of the Fodder murder, closed its work yes
terday, and the coroner will render a verdict
that Lewis Fodder came to violent death from
unknown parties. Alice Stuart and William
WEIGH have both been dismissed, as there was
not sufficient evidence to hold them. It is likely
the City Council will offer a large reward at
their coming meeting
Miss Binkley domestic in the family of
Miles Connoway, farmer living near Potters
Shop, is under arrest for attempting to cut the
throat of Connoway's WIFE The wife was ieai-
Gus of the girl, who seemed on too good terms
with the husband, and dismissed her. This led
to the attempt at throat-cutting by the dis
charged domestic who, however, claims the wife
cut her own throat il a fit of jealousy.
The Montgomery county grand jury returned
an Indictment for murder against Coffee. He
arraigned before Judge Britton, and entered
a plea of guilty. Many angry faces were seen
in the dense crowd that filled tho court room,
and low threats were heard. 1t is not thought
now that Coffee will be lynched Whether
Judge Britton will call jury to fix the punish
ment or will himself pass sentence Of death on
Coffee is not known.
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OBITUARY.
Death of Prof siliiman, Member Of Yale
College Faculty.

Death of Prof. siIiiman, Member Of Yale
College Faculty.
NEW HAVEN JAN 14.-Prof. Benjamin Sill
man, of Yale College, died tonight He re-
tanned consciousness almost TO the last. His
death was caused by heart disease. which in
duced dropsy and ursemic poisoning.
Prof. Silliman has occupied prominent place
among the faculty of Yale since he assumed the
chair vacated by his distinguished father in 1854
He was one of the best known Of American phys
icists. Not alone from his college work, but as
associate editor and afterwards editor of the
American Journal of Science, he was ranked
high among scientific men in this country. He
was native Of New Haven, born Dec 4, 1916.
He vas graduated from Yale in
1887, and instructor in mineralo-
gy Chemistry and geology in that institution
for nine years. For three years he was pro-
fessor of chemistry in the Scientific School, and
in 1S49 became professor of medical chemistry
and toxicology in the Louisville (Ky.) Univer-
sity. He remained there until his appoin tment as
professor ofchemstry at ale 10 succeed hisfather
in 1854 He prepared the illustrated Record" and
Progress Of Science and Art in connection with
c. r. Goodrich, published at the time of the
Worlds Fair in New York, in 1853. be vas au-
thor of several textbooks on physics and chem
istry and popular lecturer. For a number OF
years he was secretary Of the American Associa-
ton for the Advancement of Science. and editor
of their official proceedings.
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THE STATE UNIVERSITY.
inaugural Address of President Jordan-H

inaugural Address of President JOrdan-His
Views of the Future of the University.
BLOOMINGTON. Jan. 4-Professor David S.
Jordon, in assuming the duties of the presidency
of the State University, delivered an inaugural
address which was listened to by large audi
ence of citizens and students. In concluding he
spoke of his own relations to the University
particularly, as follows.
ut seems fitting that should say word to
you to-day about nay relations to the university.
1t has been said reproaehfully of Thoreau that
with genius which might have directed great
enterprises, he preferred instead to lead
huckleberry party. In this matter / have al
ways sympathiZed with Thoreau. It is easier to
find leaders in the battlefield OF the world than
pioneers in the fields of science. Science de-
mands singleness of purpose. and scientific men
have always been 10th to leave their own pur-
suits to accept duties and trusts from the school
or State. More than hundred years ago
Karl Linnie, whom we call Linnaus, was at the
head of the great Swedish university of Upsala,
but from that day to this no naturalist has been
called to be a college president.
Let me speak frankly, my friends. enter
on these new relations to my adopted State with
no feeling of exultation or OF gratifed ambition.
There are certain things which know that
can do well, and which | can train others to do
we'll. In this work all the success have reached
has been won. To this work, dedicate my flu
ture, as have given my past IL the duties of
the president kill the work of the naturalist
these duties must be taken by another hand. 1
do not wish for a moment to beiitue the work
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A TERRIFIC EXPLOSION.
Five Hundred Pounds Of Dynamite Explodes
Two men Instantly Killed.

SOMERSET, Pa, Jan. 1.-The Somerset
Chemical Works, two miles east of this place.
where nitro-glyeerine and all grades of high ex
plosives are manufactured, was the scene OF a
terrible explosion this afternoon. Five men
were at work In the packing house, when a
quantity of dynamite ignited from redhot
poker one of the was using in boring
hole in a door. In second the
building was in flames, and the men, with their
clothing all on fire, started to run; they were
but short distance from the building when 500
pounds of dynamite, packed ready for shipment,
lying outside the building, exploded with s. ter
rible noise Two of the men were found about
sixty yards away, burned to crisp; the other
men were not seriously hurt. The shock was SO
great that the people of the town ran into the
streets, thinking their houses were falling down.
Window glass was broken IN houses half mile
from the scene of the accident.
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THE HOOKING VALLEY TROUBLES.
An Outbreak Expected at Any Time--Dis-
cussion of tho Halter In the Legislature.


An Outbreak Expected at Any Time-Dis-
cussi0n of tho Matter In the Legislature.
COLUMBUS. O., Jan A-Reports from tho
Hooking valley this evening are that everything
is quiet, though there is general feeling of fear
that trouble may occur at any moment. Gov
ernor Hoadly has sent Assistant Adjutantgen-
eral Dill and Mine Inspector Bancroft into the
valley, to make an investigation and report to
him the true situation. They are now making
tour of the mining towns number OF
striking miners who have been seen claim to
have received no notice to join military com
panies such as was posted at Shawnee last
evening.
Mr.. Weedy, of Hooking county, offered q bill
in the lower branch of the Legislature. this
afternoon, makngita penal ofense to intimidatea
person who enters the employ of another engaged
in a legal business. The bill refers specially to
the alleged intimidation of foreign labor In the
Hooking Valley. The afternoon was taken up
in discussion of a motion to reject the bill as an
insult TO the organized labor Of the country. The
Hooking valley situation was discussed at great
length among the speakers being John Me-
Bride president of the Ohio Miners Union. and
also member Of the legislature He gave a
running history Of the strike and defended the
union, denying the charges that the organiza-
ton was responsible for the destruction of life
and property in tho valley. The bill was ad-
mtted by vote of fifty-two to eighteen, and
viii go through the regular course.
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A Cali on the President Elect.

BUFFALO. Jan. H-President-elect Cleveland
was to-day called upon by delegation of Mich
gan gentlemen, at his hotel and spent very
pleasant hour with them. d. NJ. Dickinson
member of the ma tional committee, expressed on
behalf Of the delegation the great pleasure that
he felt in meeting Mr.. Cleveland.
he assured the President-eect that
he only voiced the sentiments of the
Democracy of Michigan when he said
his election was something for which the party
had reason to feel proud. He informed Mr..
Cleveland that to the delegation had been in
trusted the work of conveying to him the
hearty congratulations of the Michigan
Democracy upon his triumphant victory
Mr.. Dickinson then presented each member
of the delegation to the Presdent-eect. Mr.
Cleveland expressed himself as much pleased to
meet so many of Mchigan's prominent citizens
The party left for Detroit this evening. The
President-elect, In the evening, assisted at the
dedication of the new armory. Tomorrow even
ing the President-elect will attend the Press
Club ball
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A FAMILY OF THoRoUGHBREDs.

The Paynes and Their Firm Grip ON the
Democratic Party.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON. Jan. III am not surprised
at the statement that the Payne family, of Ohio,
contributed $4,000 to the Democratic cam
paign funds during the recent elections said an
Ohio member of Congress. II think it is true"
continued he also the announcement that VIM
c. Whitney. of New York, Senator Paynes SON.
in-law, is to be member of the Cabinet. The
Payne family is the most thoroughbred family,
politically speaking, in the country They rule
the roost. and have mighty hold on things po
litical now
"Will the Ohio Democrats be satisfied with
out member of the Cabinet2" asked.
''Yes," replied the member, ''they will be sat
isfed-because they will have to be. With
Whitney in the Cabinet from New York and his
father in-law in the Senate, they can satisfy
with money and Office the great body of the
party in my State"
During the last day or two there have been no
murmurings against Whitney among the Tam
many men here, and it is believed that some
body has been at work in the city of New York,
and that the order has gone out to keep hands
off of Whitney
Should Whitney be recognized by Cabinet
position, as seems now very probable the old
line of Democrats, in both New York and Ohio,
it is believed will be asked to take back seats
and an effort will be made to steer clear of all
landmarks. The subject is one discussed a
great deal now. and the action of Cleveland upon
it will have much to do in marking out his pol
lev
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A New Market for Manufacturers.

MEXICO. Jan. l4.-Trade with tho west coast of
Mexico will be made available to American man
ufacturers from Feb. by contract signed to-
day by the attorney Of the Atchison, Topeka 81
Santa Fe railroad, and the Minister of the In
terror. From the port Of Guayamas the gulf
terminus of the Sonora rsilroad, the company
will be allowed to run steamer, under the
American flag to all Gulf of California ports
carrying Mexican and American mails. Trade
has heretofore been restricted to vessels. sailing
at irregular intervals, and flying the American
flag. The company's vessels will run through to
San Francisco only every three months, but
will make regular connections, each trip. with
tho Pacific mail steamers at Acapulco for San
Frsneisen
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THE OPPONENTS OF GRANT.
Gen. Slocum and Gen. ROsecrans Will
Oppose the Retirement Bill,
But There Is Reason to Believe that the
House Will Approve the Measure-The
Payne Family and the Democracy.


Generals Slocum and Rosecrans VIII Oppose
Its Passage in the House,
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON Jan. l4.--The Senate passed, to-
day. the bill authorizing the placing of the name
of Gen. Grant on the retired list. and General
Slocum, who is prominent member or the
House military committee, and who had the Fitz
John Porter bill in charge. last session. an
nouneed that the improved Grant biln would
not pass the House if he could help it. Speak
ing on the matter to your correspondent, to-
night, he said that the passage of the EdmuRds
bill would amount to an Endorsement of Presi
dent Arthur's veto Of the Fitz John Porter bill,
and he should not be party to anything of that
kind He declared that the Edmunds bill was
dictated by the President, so as to permit the
latter to sign itand yet not stullfy himself when
that act was compared with the unjust one
which deprived Gen. Porter of his alleged just
dues. Gen. Slocum also thought that the Ed
munds bill would be recognition of General
Grants rascally partner, Ferdinand Ward, in
that Congress, after Wards connections with
Grant. was afraid to pass bill containing the
old war hero's name
General Rosecrans expressed about the SAINT
views upon the matter. and says that the militia
ry committee, of which he is chairman, will
likely, at its meeting on Friday, resolve to rec
ommend only the original bill, containing the
name of General Grant He said that the OBJ
lection he had encountered in the House since
the Edmunds bill was introduced in the Senate
was. that it did not contain the name of the ben
efciary.
Notwithstanding the stand taken by Messrs.
Slocum and Rosecrans, determined effort will
be made to pass the bill, as it passed the Senate
to-day, upon the first opportunity Should all
attempts fail, on Monday next an effort will be
made to induce the Speaker to recognize some
one for the purpose Of asking its passage on the
next individual suspension day. which will be
the first Monday in February Friends of Gen
eral Grant are certain that they can secure two
thirds of the House to sustain the motion
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General and Personal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Ian. A-Mr Lamb introduced
in the House, to-day. bill increasing the APP
preparation for public building at Terre Haute
from $3.50, 900 to 5000, Oo0 He says he can prob
ably succeed in having the bill passed at this
session, and will exert all his energies to that
end.
N. 7. DePauw, of New Albany. is here attend
ing meeting of the Glass Manufacturers Asso
citation.
Hon. John G. New started home to night
William B. Hord, of indianapolis, is at the
Riggs.
Anton Leitz has been commissioned postInas-
ter at Hautstadt Ind. and Stephen A. D. Kit
len, at Julietta.
The charges preferred against Gen. McKeever
by Gen. Hazen have been returned to the latter
officer, and no official notice will be taken of
them.
Chief justice Waite is slowly improving in
health, and expects to leave Washington for the
South next week, hoping to receive benefit from
the mider climate. He made short visit TO
the capitol to-day.
1t is understood that Lieutenant Darlington
sent to the Secretary of War, to-day, formal
charges against General Hazen. founded upon
statements recently made by the latter to Lieu
tenant Garlington's discredt The charges, it
it is said, are conduct unbecoming an officer ard
gentleman. and the specifications set forth in
stance alleged lying and SANDER.
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MIR. Bolin's Christmas Spree.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Jan. 12.-Fully 1000
people gathered at the depot this afternoon
when the train from Nashville arrived, bearing
j. A. Boln whe deserted his wife and six chill
dren in this city. ten days since and eloped with
Miss Fannie Harvey. The crowd was good ma
tured, some hooting, others cheering the twain
as they marched to the JAIL Just as Bolin was
about to be locked up touching incident oc-
Cured. His daughter walked up to him. and he
tried TO kiss her. She drew back from him and
said scornfully:
mo, you have kissed her toe often,D pointing
too Miss Harvey
They viii be tried ON Wednesday Bolin says
his trouble is the result of Christmas SPREE
and he did not mean to desert lis family.
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MINOR MENTION.
Our Distinguished Representative, Mr.. En-
elish.

Our Distinguished Representative, Mr.. En-
elish.
Washington Critic.
Said a venerable Indiana visitor at the Capitol
yesterday: "Out in Indiana we were very much
afraid that our brilliant young citizen, Mr..
English, jr, who by parental influence holds the
seat in the House to which Mr.. Peelle was
elected, would not be able to cut much of
swath in Congress. But I ain right glad to
know that we were mistaken l see that Mr.
English has introduced bill to relieve Samson
Goliah. Samson Goliah is colored ex-soldier
who was ourt-martialed and dismissed for some
real proud when he hears of this 1t is not every
man who has a son smart enough to send his
name down into history with two such powerful
names as Samson and Goliah young English
had done this before the convention the Demo-
Gratis might have renominatea him."
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BUSINESS TROUBLES.
Assignment of Chester Darby and j. ]
Gregg & Son.

Assignment of Chester Darby and j. Il.
Gregg g. Son.
BINGHAMToN, N. Y, Jan. 14-Chester Darby,
proprietor of steam Touring MILL at Cortland
has assigned. Liabilities, $l17,0O0 real assets,
sl2o, 900. The Susquehanna Valley Bank is
among the preferred creditors for $4,000 The
employees of the establishment are also pre-
ferred to the amount of $4,000. The senior
member of the firm. j B. Gregg. is thought to
be fatally Frustrated by the shock. One
hundred and twenty-five men are thrown out of
employment
the firm of J. B. Gregg & Son, of this city,
boot and shoe manufacturers, has assigned
Liabilities, $780, 900 to $140 900; nominal assets,
$147, 600.
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Brief Mention.

The Centralia iron and nail works will resume
on Monday, after several weeks of idleness.
Baumeart & Anders boot and shoe dealers at
Danvllle, have assigned to g. Mailer. Liabilities
So, 500; sssets 81, 000
Hon. Matthew G. Kell has died, at Centralia,
at the age of sixty. He WINS a noted philan-
thropst, giving largely to many good objects
The Methodist Church was especially an object
of his bounty.
At Rock Island Sheriff Reicker has arrested
and placed in Jail William Weleh, of Port By
ron, for the murder of Anthony Evans. colored,
five years ago. Two men arrested for the crime
at that time were acquitted.
E. H. Norwood, dry-goods dealer at Olney
has failed. He confessed Judgment for over
1000 and the sheriff put up the shutters
Trouble growing out of an assignment over a
year ago, and the duh times, are the causes of
the failure.
Near Tuscola. while three men, Frank Livin-
good, Stephen Ellis and James Kennedy, were
upon high scaffold greetings barn, the sup
ports gave way, precipitating them to the
ground, breaking leg for Livingood and severe
ly injuring Ellis and Kennedy.
At Decatur the grand jury has resolved not to
entertain any complaint where the parties will
not make affidavit to the charge. The iurymen,
almost to a man, are opposed to the present
grand jury system, and say that all violators
should be brought before justices of the peace
so that both sides Of the case may be heard
without delay, and without unnecessary expense
to the county.
At Quincy, Frank Pierce, twelve years old,
came into the house where his sister, young
lady, was sitting, and deliberately pulled out
large knife and slashed her across the face and
nose He then left home and afterwards cut
small boy about his own age. namad Burns, on
the wrist and knee. 1t is supposed that he must
have been temporarily insane, To-day State
warrant was issuedsfor young Pierces arrest,
and he will be taken into custody as soon as he
can be found.
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Railway Ticket Office Seized.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
LAFAYETTE, Jan. 1.-TWO days ago Mrs. Fail
of Monon, secured in the Circuit Court Of this
county, judgment for 81, 500 against the Louis
vile, New Albany & Chicago railway, by reason
of injuries received at Monon. An execution
was issued this afternoon and the sheriff levied
on the city ticket Office. The sale of tickets was
allowed to proceed, however. This is the second
time within six months that the Office has been
levied upon on suits.
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tree agent, living at Oceola. north of here. Ed
Mann was killed and three others wounded.
Dibble is nearly sixty years old, and was re
Gently married after mourning for his first wife
nine weeks. This was the second morning
paid the couple, and the serenaders had been
warned. Excitement runs high. and arrests
will probably be made soon. Dibble claims that
he did not do the shooting
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The Chautauqua trustees.

PITTsBURG, Jan. 14.-At this mornings SEES
sion of the ChautauqHa board of trustees q
quorum was present President Miller reviewed
the work of the past year, and made number of
practical suggestions in regard to the programme
for next year. W. A. Duncan submitted re-
port showing very favorable financial condition
of the association. The debt has been reduced
SO, 600 during the year. The receipts were $43
200. and the expenditures $33. 3OO
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ILLINOIS,.
Mr.. Haines Still on Tcp--A Sick Man Who Is


Mr.. Haines Still on Tcp--A Sick Man Who Is
Badly Wanted.
SPRINGFIELD, Jan. 14.-After another day of
fruitles effort on the cart of the Democrats to
GUST Mr. Haines from the temporary speaker
ship and proceed to permanent organization, the
House adjourned till to morrow afternoon.
A Peoria dispatch say: Representative
Downs, who came home during the re-
cent recess of the State Legislature, was
taken i'll, and is now confined to his room with
neuralgia. Two physicians attending him.
To-day telegram was received from Senator
Bell saying it was imperative that Mr.. Downs go
to Springfield Immediately. The physicians
held a consultation and decided that Downs
could not be moved without endangering his
life, and refused to let him CO."
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Intimidation of yYork,nen.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. H--There have been
potent demonstrations by crowds in the vicinity
of the carpet mills at Kensineton for the past
few days, and the hooting aud jeering of the
non-union hands, became so great
that large force of police has
been called out to protect hands
Tuesday evening, and again this evening. the
hands, male and female. in coming from the
mills. were followed to their homes by crowds of
excited men. women and boys, ana the police
had great difficulty in dispensing the mob 1t is
said the strikers have taken no part in the in
timidation
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A City Marshal Murdered.

NEW ORLEANS Jan. H-The Times Demo
Gratis McComb City special says "City Marshal
M. Baner. having warrant for the arrest of Pat
Woods (eolored), called at his house yesterday
morning. He was fred upon by Woods. the
ball taking effect in his neck, producing wound
from which Bauer died last night Woods es
capped"
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The Financial Crisis in Buenos Ayres.

BUENos AYREs, Jan. 14-Public opinion con-
siders unjust the government decree declaring
the paper of the National Bank alone inconvert-
ible. Business has remained umoved through
out the crisis. The first depression having
passed. the stocks which fell are again rising.
1t seems probable that the executive will accord
to the provincial bank privileges similar to those
enjoyed by the national