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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1886-06-23
DEMENT'S RACKET.
a Number of Newspaper Correspondents
Before the Committee.

WASHINGTON, June 1S.-The Senate Committee
On Public Lands this nsr.ing took up the De-
1nent case. John A. Coruin and Fred Perry Pow
ers, of the Chicago Tines; W. E. Curtis, Of the
Chicago Inter Ocean, and George Balm, Of the St.
Louis Post-DisPspch, nade andaVits to the state
ments heretofore zsds to the committee Mr..
Cerwin added to his testimony the revelation Of
the name Of the man who FIRST told
Of Dement'S presence in Washington,
J. s. DenHelly, Of Woodstock, Ill.
DoDnelly, he said. told him that Dement, had
said that SIS go has been paid Senator Teller by
the Mormon lOsby fer . speech against the Nor
he met Donnelly, Whs asked him what Dement,
had told He said Dement, had told him nothing.
He said this to prevent DsHnelly speaking about
the matter to other newspapers men. Mr.. Powers
cOrrOborated Mr.. Cerwin's testimony. Mr.. Balm
testified that Prisr 70 the publication Of the arti
Gle written by hin he had ne Acquaintance with
Mr.. Curtis, Mr. Csrwin or Mr.. Powers aRd that he
did not know of Mr.. Dement, before he went to
interview him. Alss be understood Dement, had
made his wild statement to Mr.. Eckles Of the
Denver and Ris Grand Road
The Chairman said that's letter to this effect was
In possession of the esmnittee. The committee
has sent for more witnesses and will be busy all
day. The statement Of Dement,, forwarded from
Salt Lake City, afirns his former testimony and
hints darby st q conspiracy. Dement, calls Cor
win "a scoundrel." Donnely supports Dement,.
peculiar feature Of his statement is that il is in
the handwriting Of Senator Logan's private
stenUgrapher.
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H0LMAN'S IDEAS.
The Great Director Surprised at the Unity Of
the Party at Home.
He Thinks If the Democrats Do Not Re-
Elect Cleveland They VIII Not Re-
Elect Amy One-Other WASH
iDgtOn News.
Special to the Sentinel.

Special to the Sentinel.
WASHINGTON. June 19-The Evening Star to-day
has the following interview with Mr.. Holman,
who has just returned from his home, where he
went to receive the Endorsement of his people by
denomination. He rays there is ne truth in the
statement that Jefferson County withdrew from
the convention; the contrary, three Of
the four townships of that county were
instructed for hin, and when the result of the
vote was announced his opponent, Judge Cravens,
delivered an address songratulating him and in
dorsing him. The sonVention, Mr.. Holman said
was the largest and most harmonious he had
Been. The temper Of the Democrats was Iuch as
10 surprise him under the circumstances. He
was not home last summer, being on the Indian
commission, and had net been among his people
70 judge of their temper. He could
not tell what effect DISAPPOINTMENT
over Office might nave had upon them, and hsv-
ing voted for the civil service law he did not
know what their feelings toward him might be.
The reports of Engagements in ether districts
hurried him home in very uncertain state Of
mind. He found the party Harmonious and en-
thusiastic, the dissppOintments over the Offices
having apparently had but little effect. They
were hopeful and in good spirits. Their feeling
toward the Administration, he says, is that.of
perfect confidence. They believe that Mr. CleVe-
land is an honest, faithful man. Ne man within
my memory, except Lincoln and Grant, has taken
such hold upon the people as has Mr.. Cleve-
land. 1 find he has had steady growth in their
confidence. With some slight adjustment OF the
civil service rules, which will give evidence of
his loyalty to the party, the growth of his
strength will be phenomenal"
What indications did you find tor 1888?
This: If any Democrat is TO be elected it will be
Mr. Cleveland. If he continues to give the people
an honest and faithful administration, winning
the confidence Of the people as he has. he wilt
again be elected President. If his administration
fails, the party fails with it. live do not reelect
him, we win not elect anyone.
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THE BLACK WHIRLWIND.
Loss of Life and Destruction OF Property in
Texas.

DENTON, Tex, June 1S.-This and adjacent
and night by a cyclone which did great
damage. In this, Denton County, the storm
demolished the house of Mrs. Prigmore,
who, with her daughter, was buried in the
ruins. The mother was fatally injured.
The daughter will recover. The residence OF
DR.. J. w. Rutherford was blown bodily from
its foundation and turned over on its side.
The family escaped, having fled to their
storm-csve. Many barns sheds and out
houses were blown, and the school-house at
Stony was completely wrecked. School had
been dismissed, however, and no fatalities
resulted
At Pilot Points signs and awnings were
carried away and houses were I'M
rooted. Williams & Newbury's ware
house was moved by the force
of the wind, forty feet from its foundation.
Kendalls grain warehouse was unroofed,
and large amount IN the various yards
was hurled promiscously about.
At Bloomfield, similar damage was done,
and DIR. Riley's dwelling was blown to
pieces.
At Mckinney, the bridge over Wilson
Creek was completely wrecked. Outlets
grocery store was badly damaged, the roof
being carried of and the front of the build
ing blown in. Corn was laid low and cotton
severely damaged.
At Pleasant Valley the wind was more
violent, and blew down the Presbyterian and
overturned the Methodist Church, COM
pletely wrecking both.
At Waco, j. G.. Schsefer was struck by
lightning and severely injured. He will
probably die.
The storm is regarded as the most serious
ever known in this region, the damage TO
crops, it is feared, was veSy great, and
further reports of the loss Of life are ex-
pected
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1T GOT OUT.
POwderly's Secret Circular Warning the
knights Against Politicians.

PHILADELPHIA, June 17.-General Secretary
Turner, of the knights of Labor, was ques-
toned to-day by reporter about a secret
circular of Master Workman Powderly,
dated Philadelphia, June IL, in which the
knights are warned against what he con-
siders plot to pack the convention to be
held next October with politicians, and in
which Mr.. Powderly claims to have discov-
cred conspiracy which is on foot to disrupt
the Order by underhand means. Mr.. Turn
er was at first very reticent and refused to
talk, but when his ouestioner began to
quote extracts from the letter showing that
he knew its contents Mr.. Turner's whole de-
meanor changed. At first he was inclined
to be angry, but finally concluded TO
make the best of it. He said:
ct told Powderly when we were
sending the circular out that it would get
into print. Why, do you know, we have
spent over $500 and nearly q weeks labor in
mailing those documents to the General
Assembly. There" said the Secretary,
reinting 10 a large pile of official envelopes,
lis lot the circulars that have not been
mailed t. There is no use; they will get
out; and after this l will urge that all such
matter be given the press at once"
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INDIANA NEWS.
Special Dispatches From Various Sections of
the State.
Holman Renominated for Congress-Guilty
of Murder-Ten Years in Penitentiary-
Drowned at Columbus-Fatal Sun
stroke-Blood Poisoning, Etc.
special to the Sentinel.

Special to the Sentinel.
GREESsBURG, June 16.-The Congressional
Democratic Convention of this district was
called to order to-day by A. b. Arlington.
S. S. Harrell was elected permanent Chair
man and ]. E. Mendenhall Secretary. The
Jefferson County delegation attempted dila-
tory tactics, which were promptly voted
down. Mr.. Terrell, of Dearborn, nominated
Judge Holman. He was seconded in short
speeches by Messrs. Kelley, of Decatur;
Davis, of Ohio, and Holman Bracken, of
Franklin County. Hon. John McGregor, of
Jefferson, eloquently presented Colonel
Cravens as not only an honest man, but a
man of advanced ideas and progressive De-
mocracy. The first and only ballot resulted:
Holman-Desrborn County, So; Decatur, %;
Franklin, 80 Ohio. 6; Ripley, 20; STitzer-
land, 3; Union, 8. Total, 122. Cravens-
Decatur. q Jefferson, 81; Ripley, A; Switzer-
land, ID; Union, 3. Total, 40. The Jeffer-
son delegation made and then withdrew a
motion to make the nomination unanimous,
and then moved to adjourn during cries fer
Holman. Holman came forward and spoke
twenty minutes, apologiziDg for slow revolu-
tions of the administration guillotine, prom
Using better things for the future. Colonel
Cravens made a brief and manly speech,
promising to support Holman. The Jeffer-
son delegation feel very sore. Holman
leaves for Washington tonight to vote on
Morrison's Tariff bill tomorrow.
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Good Friends of Wounded Soldiers.
9DecfsI tn the Sentinel

MARION, Ind, June 16.-A case of peculiar
and deserving sympathy was brought to the
ate ton of the United States Pension Board
on T. morning of the 9th inst. After that
bod, convened, an old, crippled and ENACT
ated soldier hobbled to his feet, and re-
quested the examiners to give his case as
early consideration as was eXpedient
giving as his reason for the request that he
had travelled thirty-fve long, weary miles
ing day and night in order to meet them for
examination on that day. His extreme
poverty compelled him to walk this long
dis'Tnce, and the only food which he
subSisted upon during the entire time
was a few dry crackers, and his anxiety
to return was owing 70 the fact that he was
the possessor of but five cents in the world
with which to exist upon, while en- route
home. The great big hearts of DIR. Dawson,
Hubbard and their colleagues were touched
with sympathy at this simple statement,
and with their usual generosity, ut once
provided him with comfortable quarters and
food. After his examination and resting
up they gave him money by which he could
return to his friends. 1t was a touching
secene to witness this old and broken down
defender of his country cause with tears
courslng down ms carc-worn cneckS, return
ing heartfelt thanks to his comrades in arms
for their kind assistance in this hi.
hour of great need. and his parting God
bless you" was ample reward to the SYM
psthizing Board for thus promptly relieving
his present distress. The soldiers have
| in the persons of DIR. Dawson
and Hubbard warm friends, who
will protect and maintain their Just
claims. Their great popularity is due from
| the fact that they treat all who come before
them with that same consideration, without
regard to wealth, station in life, or political
sentiments. Merit in the cases is their only
| consideration
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TWO NOVEL WEDDINGS.
One Couple Married at Midnight and An
other in the Open Air.

NEvBUEGH, June 1.-two novel wedding cere-
monies took place in Orange County, n. ", Thurs
day. One was midnight affair and the other &C
CURED in the open air. The midnight wedding
took place at Warwick, lust the town clock
struck u. The bridal couple were Miss Harriet
Alneda Waterbury, daughter of ]. f. Waterbury,
and Charles Z. williams of Paterson. y. ]. There
was a large attendance. The groom is q partner
OF the brides father in business in Paterson where
the young couple viii live.
William c. 5. Findlsy, a prosperous young
farmer, and Miss Emily Tobias, daughter of the
late Charles Tobias, OF Salisbury Mills. were mar
ried at Maple Cottage, the residence of the brides
mother. A large marriage bell of white roses was
suspended from the branch of a large tree on the
lawn. Over 200 guests were present. When tue
guests had arranged Themselves under the trees
the bridal party descended a stairway and ad-
vanced over the wide lawn, finally stopping be
meath the floral bell. The ushers preceded the
procession Then came ten young lady friends OF
II bride, followed by tive sweet little girls, who
carried baskets of roses, which were strewn in
the pathway of the bridal pair, who came last
While the birds were twittering en- the bOughs
overhead, the ceremony proceeded amid a rare
scene of beauty and novel surroundings The
wedding repast was served on the lawn, which
was Illuminated in the evening.
------
Ayre's Sarsaparills requires a smaller dose aud
is more effective, dose for dose, than any other
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THE YELLOW FEVER BILL.
The Committee Report FavOrably on the
Bill for a Commission.
Special to the Sentinel.

Special to the Sentinel
WAsHISGTOS, June 19.-The House Committee
on Commerce to-day reported the Davis Yellow
Fever bin favorsbly, but reducing the csst Of
maintaining the Commission from $4,000 to
1900 and having but Wo instead of three MEM
bers OF the Commission, both of whom to be
selected from Departments of the Government and
10 be of recog nized medical ability, whose duty
it will be 70 confer with Drs. Freire, of Mexico.
and COrsmans, of Brazil sppertaining to their
discovery of the cause of the disease.
The committee alsO refused to report bill to
further loan to expeditions any property Of the
Government. This practice has been in vogue for
the past three yeas though no general legisls-
ton has ever been enacted authorizing it.
The committee will, on Monday, fsvorsbly re-
port bill authorizing the construction OF q rail
road bridge acrsss the Ohio River at Cairo, to be
built by the Illinois Central Railroad Work will
begin on the proposed structure as soon as the
bill passes the House.
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clause apprOpriates $4,000 to start the buildings
with.
THE CHICAGO REVIEW.
Wheat Touches the Lowest Point for Many
MOnths-Good Crop News.
Special 10 the Sentinel.

special 70 the sentinel.
CHICAGO, June 19-The wheat market on
Change this week has been sluggish and lower
Prices have gone steadily downward, each day
touching lower point than on the day before
and lower point than had previously been
touched on this crop. This fact however seemed
to cause neither excitement nor surprise. Since
the collapse of Jack Cudahy's 'bulP' deal the
old 'besr" feeling has returned with renewed
force, and the crowd slug the market on the
breaks wen the bulges. Purchases by
shorts to cover were about the only support of
the deal. Doubtless some wheat was taken for in
vestment, but it was taken in very undem0nStra-
tive way. The buyers did not ask for it, they simply
accepted II when offered. New York parties took
fair quantities OF grain toward the last, on alleged
free purchases by foreign houses for August aud
September shipment. St. Louis, however, was a
seller throughout. There are no bears living now
who are quite so rampant as the st. Louis pha-
lanx. The near approach of the DAYS when the
new winter wheat will begin 10 move freely makes
IL impossible for them to see but one side to the
market, and they will not listen to anything this
side of O. cents Crop news from the winter
wheat: and spring wheat sections was most
as he became assured that there was no danger
Of crops in the Northwest drying up dumped his
that the weather abroad is wet and unfsyerable to
the growing crop, but in the Southwest the har
vest is said to be booming and the California crop
promises to be the heaviest ever gathered. Hence
the close was tame and barely steady. Still hold
claim that the statistical situation is in their
taV0r. Tney claim that the crop OF the WnOle
country will be nearer 400, 900 bushels
than the 900 bushel estimate
based on the Washington returns. with
an admitted shortage of 30,OO00e0 bushels in the
amount to 60 to Europe from India, Austria and
Chilli. The great trouble with the market, how
ever, is its lack Of vigor Buying which would
naturally be pretty confident at such low figures,
has been discouraged by the disastrous result of
the last bull move. The market is now awaiting
the action of Shippers again.
Corn kas ruled very weak, and many disceur-
aged bulls have dumped their holdings. Fair re-
ceipts, the light shipping demand and favorable
weather are the depressing features.
Provisions are firmly held in SD lite OF large re-
ceipts of hogs. There is some talk OF deal in
tom of il.
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Henry ward Beeoher or for Europe.

NEW YORK, June ly.-Key. Henry Ward Beecner
sailed for Europe this morning. He was accom-
panied by his wife. Mr.. Beechers face looked
worn and tired, and he gave every evidence OF the
need OF rest and sea voyage. Mrs. Beecher looked
very feeble. To reporter Mr.. Beecher said that
he would probably return in the latter part OF
September or early in October, and would devote
ali his time while abroad largely to work. A few
days would be spent in London, and after Mrs.
they would go on a tour through Scotland, Ire
land and Wales. He would probably lecture
throughout Great Britain. AS the Etruria moved
of. MT and sIrs Beecher stood on the hurricane
deck and waved their handkerchiefs TO their
friends A steamer loaded with members OF Mr..
Beecher's congregation accompanied the Eturis
down the bay.
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New Castle Items.


New CASTLE, Ind, June 16.-The remains
of George w. Burk, the locomotive fireman
ON the Panhandle train that was wrecked
at Windfall three weeks since, and who died
from his injuries at Legansport last Monday,
were brought to this place, his former home,
by special train to-day for internent. For
ty-four members of the Brotherhood
of Locomotive Firemen and a large
number of fellow-railroad men,
accompanied by band, were
in attendance from Logsnsport. The de-
ceased was well and faVersbly known by
our people, who attended the burial in
large numbers.
Miss Ella Rowell, an accomplished young
lady of this city, was married this afternoon
to Mr.. Archie Coulter, of Cincinnati.
The sale of Short-horn cattle by Johu r.
Peed yesterday called together large num-
Der of cattle-breeders. The bidding was
llyelv
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Ten Years for Murder.

special TO the Sentinel.
SULLIVAN. Ind, June 16.-The jury in the
case of the State VS.. e. w. Mayfield returned
their verdict this morning, sentencingithe
defendant to ten years to prison for the
murder OF George D. Litton. The case has
been on trial for nine days and great interest
manifested. During the whole time the jury
were not allowed to speak. The evidence
closed last Friday and Saturday. Monday
and Tuesday were taken up in arguments to
the jury. Senator Voorhees, together with
Briggs and Hultz, Hay and Hays and Shell
ton Bays were on the defense, the State be
ing represented by Hon. S. W. Axtell, Pros
ecuting Attorney, Hon. John w. Gordon,
of Indianapolis, Charles E. Barrett and w. S.
Maple. Major Gordon closed for the State
with eight hours speech, being one of the
finest legal arguments ever listened to al
this Sullivan bar.
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A Lunar Rainbow.

DECATUR, June ia lunar rainbow, one OF the
grsndest sights of nature, seen by hundreds
in this city last night, The wind was blowing
hard at 10 o'clock p. m, and many went out 70 see
if cyclone was coming. The full moon shone
bright in the southeast and slight rain was
falling. Looking to the northeast people were
amazed by the sight of rainbow, as bright in
was likewise beautiful. The spectacle lasted fully
ten minutes
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Charges Against General Black.

Special 70 the Sentinel.
WAsHISGToS, June 1s-Charges were fled to-
Cay against General Black. Commissioner of Pen
sions. by the National Veterans Rights Union,
who demand his removal from Office for having
violated the civil service law and the renewal Of
Republican soldiers frsn ofice. 1t is nsve of
Dudley and his henchman. The truth Is General
Black has mere Union soldiers in ais Office than
were ever there during Dudley's administration,
but the trouble is that larger number of them
are Democrats, and that is the history Of the
Wh0le affair
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Death of an Old Citizen.

MACE, June 19-william Cason died at his resi-
dence near here, last night, in his eighty-eighth
year, He was formerly Sheriff of Union County,
q lifelong Democrat and an estimable citizen.
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Trunk Thief Arrested.

WABASH, June ia tough named Mccarthy
enc of the two who stole the valuable sample
trunk OF F. w. Randolph, of Chicago, from the
Wabash Railway station here in May. was run
down by Detective Furlong, of the Wabash Rail
road At VinoenneS to-day, and was brought here
and lodged in jail. This Is the last of the gang
two already being behind the bars.
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Struck Gas ut Lexington.
Special TO the Sentinel.

JEFFERsoNvILLE, June 16.-Gas was struck
at Lexington, Ind, about II o'clock last
night. The vapor was Immediately
lighted. and flame ten feet
high is kept constantly burning.
1t is thought enough has been found to run
the engine used in sinking the well. Stock
holders are iubilant over the seeming sue
cess, and hundreds of people daily visit the
derrick to witness the work and gaze upon
the burning gas.
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Killed by the Cars.

COLUMBUS, June 19-The passenger train from
the north On the Jacksonville, Madison and In
disnspolis Road this morning at bayou bridge,
just north Of Edinburg found the dead body Of
q man, who had evidently been knocked eff the
bridge by freight train in the night and killed.
He was unknown. though q letter was found ON
his person, address j. V. Dorsey, which is ne
doubt his name. A vial of acid and elass-cut-
ter leads to the suspicion that he was house
breaker.
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RushHilIe Notes.

RUsHvIILE June ls-The short-horn sale Of cat
tie that occurred on the farm of ]. S. Bscklidge,
near this city, yesterday well attended, and
the prices ranged from $50 to S225 per head.
At the Junior oratOrical contest held at Melo-
dian Hall last evening the prize of honor was
awarded to Miss Fanny Gowdy and Edwin III.
Carr. The very best of vocal music accompanied
the entertainment.
Mrs. r. A. Aofftt. enc of the foremost elecu-
tonsts in the State, is lying at the point of death
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Howard and stocksIager.

sCoTssBURG, June l9.-In the struggle for Con-
gressionat honors between Mr. Howard and Mr..
Stockslager our people, as Democrats, express
but little feeling. Each of the gentlemen have
friends, but all dePlore the reckless manner in
which the success of the party is jeopardized.
Many express the hope that compromise may be
effected. or that new and satisfactory candidate
may be presented. They regard the interest and
success of the party of greater Importance than
those OF either of the aspirants.
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Shooting ARRAY.

HUNTINGTON, June 19.-Yesterday afternoon Ed
Robinson and Jacob Bonewits, living south Of
town, met, and, during an alteration which en-
sued Robinson shot Bonewits, the bullet lodging
in the feshy part Of the leg. Robinson claims
it was done in selfdefense. The parties will have
q trial tomorrow. This is the result Of old
fam
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Special to the Sentinel
KoKoMO, Ind, June 16.-The saloon re-
Gently opened at Forrest, fifteen miles west
of this city. by Wiley McReynolds, was
blown to atoms last night by having
charge of dynamite placed under the build
ing while the villagers were asleep. The
sentiment of the town is opposed to the liq-
uor traffic, and this saloon had been started
in the community over their protest.