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AFFAIRS AT THE CAPITAL.
The Virginia Courtof Appeals 0verruIed
in the State Debt Coupon Cases.
Bills introduced in the House Yesterday by
Indiana MEMBERSHIP Letter-Carriers
and the Eight-Hour Law.
THE SUPREME COURT.
The Virginia Court of Appeals OverruIed in
the Coupon Case.

The Virginia Court of Appeals Overruled in
the Coupon Case.
WASHINGTON Feb. 1.-The Supreme CourS of
the United States today. in the Virginia coupon
cases. reversed the decision of the Court of APP
peals OF Virginia and decided that the tender of
coupons in payment of taxes is legal and also
In payment of licenses. Justice Matthews, in
delivering the opinion of the court said: by
the terms of the act of March 3, 1871, the cou-
pons were made receivable for all taxes, debts
dues and demands due to the State and this
stipulation, as had been repeatedly decided by
the Court OF Appeals of Virginia, and by this
court, constituted contract between the coupon
holder and the State of Virginia the obligation
or which the State was forbidden to impair by
the Constitution of the United States, and any
law OF the State which would have that effect
II enforced Is thereby annulled and made void. !"
In the case of the Chicago Tire and Spring
Works Company VS.. Jesse Spaulding, collector of
customs for the port of Chicago. the court af-
frmed the decision of the lower court, to the Of
feet that certain tire blooms imported by them
were articles of steel partially manufactured.
and therefore properly classified.
The court reversed the decision of the lower
II. Boyd Vs. the United States The plaintiffs
imported the plate-glass for the Philadelphia
custom house, and some of it was seized on the
supposition that glass belonging to the firm was
coming in duty free. The lower court compelled
the plaintiffs to produce their invoices and this
the Supreme Court to-day pronounced uncon-
Stitutioual
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and its continuance be deemed wise in the judg-
ment of the committee, the law comforting the
same shall not be made specific as that parties
in interest can be apprsed with certainty In
what cases and under what conditions they may
look TO the United States to undertake the Dur
den of their litgations in that behalf
When the call of States was completed, sew
eral motions to adjourn were made on the ne
publican side, but they were all voted down, ana
Dir. Matson, Of Indiana, having secured the
floor, moved to suspend the rules, and put upon
It's passage the bill increasing the pensions or
soldiers widows from So to $12 per month, with
an amendment providing that this act shall ap-
ply only to widows who were married to the DE-
ceased soldiers prior to its passage and to those
who may hereafter marry prior to, or during the
service of the soldier.
Mr. Browne, of Indiana, inquired whether the
effect of the passage of the bill under suspen-
sion of the rules. would be to put to one side the
amendment which was pending to the bill, re-
peallng the limit of the arrears OF pension act,
and. on receiving an affirmative reply, moved
that the House adjourn.
The motion was lost-yeas 81, nays Ill
Mr.. Browne, of Indiana said if any one prom
Use had been crystalized in political speeches and
party platforms, it had been the pledge to repeal
the limitation of the arrears act and put all
wounded soldiers in the country on platform OF
perfect equality. A very respectable political
party had resolved do this thing in its national
convention and but for rum, Romansim and
Eooohiou tndt party "ouiu Riooooiy n""O ooOu
in the ascendency to-day. The measure now,
however, has gone to the congressional cemetery,
aud we will have heard the last of it when this
bill is passed.
Mr. Matson, of Indiana, said that the gentle
man from Indiana Mr.. Brownel. when chairman
Of the committee on invalid pensions. in the
Forty seventh Congress, for two full sessions,
never reported single bill to relieve the soldiers
of the country in the way of general legislation;
and now he attempts to upbraid committee
which, in less than ten days after its organiza-
ton, reported the pending bill that was so much
demanded, not only by the soldiers but by the
sentiment of the whole people
The motion to suspend the rules and pass the
bill was agreed to-yeas 1913. nays &C. The fol-
lowing is the negative vote:
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Rush County.

Correspondence OF the indianapolis Journal.
RUsHvILLE Feb. 1.-The Republican conven-
ton that met at the courthouse on Saturday
was the largest and most enthusiastic ever held
in Rush county at this stage of the campaign.
The meeting was presided over by the Hon.
Jesse J. Spann. who inaugurated the proceedings
with one of the best Republican speeches ever
made in this county. The following delegates
were named for the district convention thai
meets at New Castle on the 18th inst: A. W.
Newsam. B. F. Huddleson, j. d. Maple
John w. Looney, Harvey Caldwell, r. I'll
Phillips. F. B. King. D. L. Thomas
W. j. Henley, David Common, William Davis
Robert Dorste. Sebastian Young. The following
were named as delegates to the congressional
convention to nominate a congressional candi
date for the Sixth district G. G. Cox. Thomas
j. Heimes, a. II. Elwell, Marshall Hnchman
E. B. jones' A. N. Williams, w. l.. King. DIR.
NJ. Sexton, James W. Brown, j. Nj. Amos, John
Shannon, j. f. Smith, Phil Rhodes Delegates
were also appointed to the judicial convention to
and to the senatorial convention to nominate q
candidate for Senator for Rush and Hancock
counties. The county central committee was or
ganized with j. K. Gowdy as chairman, r. w
Cox, secretary, and Martin Bohannor as treas
urer.
The best Of feeling prevailed throughout. II
was the unanimous expression of the convention
that the course of our congressman. Gen. Thomas
M. Browne, be approved, and that he be re-
nominated
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Miscellaneous Notes.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Feb Mrs. George B. Will
Jams, of Lafayette, has Joined her husband at
the Riggs House. and will remain here some
time. She is accompanied by her sister, Mrs
L. l.. Arnold, OF California.
Commissions have been issued for the follow
ing Indiana postmasters: VIM. r. Reilly, at
Browns Corner; Eberezer Cooley. at Cedar
Grove; Marie Shanacy, at Liberty Mills John
w. Pence, at Anderson; John O'Donnell at
Mitchell Denis Eagan, at Liberty: David Over
man. at Marion; Thomas j. s. Evans, at Wa
bash.
Stephen Belding, editor of the Democrat. at
the postmastership of Washington by Repre-
sentative Cobb.
Elk State Senator Samuel Voyles, of Salem.
will tomorrow make an argument before Land
Commissioner Sparks in regard to an Indiana
lana case.
Capt Geo. r. Brumbey, of Dearborn county,
was to-day sworn into the service of the govern
ment, and will tomorrow enter upon a position
under the Door-keeper of the House of Repre-
sentatives.
The President has heard nothing of Secretary
Bayards reported intention of resigning aud
should his resignation be offered he would be
most strongly urged by Mr.. Cleveland and the
whole Cabinet to withdraw it. 1t is known,
however, that Mr.. Bayard had the matter under
consideration before his wife's death.
The issue of standard silver dollars from the
minis during the week ended Jan. 80 last was
period of last year was sl05, 493 The shipments
of fractional silver coin during the month of
January amount to 1898, 759.
1t is stated at the Treasury Department that
eighty-nine national banks hold about &C. 40 900
of the $lO, 900 three per cent bonds which
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DETROIT, Feb. Fire yesterday at Franken-
muth, Saginaw county, destroyed Rubinger's
saw and grist MILL entailing loss of $I0 600, on
which there was s., 1000 insurance.
JACKSON, Miss, Feb. I-Jones's Hotel, An
gelass Hall, Green's Bank ana several other
frame buildings were burned to-day, with most
of their contents. Loss $50, 900; insurance, $50,
900.
BRowNwooD, Tex eFeb. 2-Fire, at o'clock
this morning, destroyed the postofice and almost
the entire business portion of the city The fire
is thought to have been of incendary origin
Loss $50, 600; insurance, $3l, 900.
CLEVELAND, Feb. 1.-The planing-mill of
Cochran 81 Lane, on Central way, directly be-
meath the iron trestle of the New York. Chicago
& ST. Louis railroad, caught fire at o'clock this
evening The building. brick structure 200
by sixty feet in dimensions, was destroyed, with
its contents. The loss is $50, 900; insurance
$12 500, in several companies. the names of
which cannot be learned tonight The railroad
bridge was damaged to the extent of 1000, and
trains cannot cross on it until it has been re-
paired.
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woman's resentment.

CIeVeTand SpeCIaI.
Joseph Simons, young man of Milwaukee,
advance agent of Boscos Dramatic Company.
came to Cleveland few days since to be mar
ried to Miss Ida Abrams. and while the wedding
preparations were in progress stopped at the res
idence of 0. Struss, Miss Abrams's uncle Last
night Simons had telegram to send. and left
the house for that purpose. As he was taking
his departure his afianced exclaimed. "Dont 90.
joe have presentiment that something viii
happen to you"
He laughed away her fears and went out
Shortly after IL o'clock two policemen found
him lying senseless on st. Clair street. in the
busiest part of the city. He had been assaulted
and robbed Of $160. as he explained when he re-
covered consciousness for moment to-day. Ho
lies In the hospital in dying condition, and his
intended wife is almost crazed by the calamity.
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La Porte County.


Correspondence OF the indianapolis Journal.
LA PORTE, Ind, Jan. 30.-The La Porte
county Republicans met in mass convention to.
day at p M, pursuant to call issued by the
State central committee, at Lays Opera-house.
The attendance was good considering the time
of year and weather. and was called to order by
Charles Simmons, chairman of the county cen
trail committee, and presided over by /. N.
Whitehead. Edward Molloy, of the Herald
Chronicle, and Harry Darling, of the Bee, were
chosen secretaries. Delegates to the district
convention Feb. ii were chosen from each voting
precinct in the county. A committee of three,
consisting Of Edward Molloy of the Herald
Chronicle, j. P. Leinard and William Weir, was
appointed to canvass the different townships of
the county as to choice Of members for the
county central committee The meeting then
adjourned. strong feeling of enthusiasm being
expressed and observable
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INDIANA REPUBLICANS.
Commencement of the Work of Organization
for the Coming Campaign.
Union County.

Correspondence Of the Indian polls Journal
LIBERTY, Jan. 30-Pursuant to the call Of the
county central committee, one of the largest Re-
publican mass conventions that ever was wit
messed in Union county assembled at the court
house at l o'clock this afternoon. and unani
mously elected c. w. Stiyers president and w. O.
Refer secretary. The required congressional
delegates to Lawrenceburg were chosen, and
then the central committee of this county. The
convention selected two committeeman from
each precinct, instead of one, as heretofore,
and in making their selection they have chosen,
1t is conceded, the very best men in the county
Tor the places. The next question considered
was the manner of selecting candidates for the
various county offices. For a great number of
years they have been selected primaries, held at
the same time that the spring election is held.
There were quite number who were in favor of
a delegate convention. When this question was
reached there was quite an animated discussion,
yet with good feeling all around; but when the
question was put to vote there was a large ma
Jority In favor of popular elections. and the mi
nority acquiesced very willingly.
The following resolutions were adopted unani-
mously:
thusiastc thanks to the gallant Republicans of Ohio
ana tner representatives in the Legislature, for their
their efforts to defeat the schemes of scoundres who
rely upon stuffing ballot-boxes and notorious and
fragrant forgery of election returns defeat the will
OF the people at the balot-box.
Resolved. That the last Democratic Legislature of
Indiana in apportonng the State for legislative pur.
poses committed dastardy crime against free gov
eminent by the people and for the people, in praetc
ally DISTINGUISHING onefourth of the voters of the
State in legislative representation.
Resolved. That we heartily applaud and approve
the course of the Republic majority of the United
States Senate in their refusal tolerate indorse
the policy of the Democratic national admin
straon in its sneakng, cowardly policy of besmirch
ing the official character of government officers by
not permitted to know anything about, and are
denied the privilege of refutng; many Of the off,
GERS so dismissed from government service have at
tested their good citizenship love of country and true
patriotism on many hard-fought battle-felds, and
have an honorable discharge from government serv.
ice to which Cleveland and the majority of his Cabinet
are strangers.
Resolved, That in favor of turning the ras
Gals out, from Grover Cleveland down to the lowest
appointive elective Office the list.
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Help for Newton Dennis


Special to the indianapolis Journal.
RICHMOND. Feb. 2.--Those who read the &C.
count of Newton Dennis being stabbed by his
wife, at Franklin. Dalton township, some time
since, when it was thought he would certainly
die. and also the Journals editorial in reference
to the parties being Quakers, and belonging to
one of the most prominent families in the town.
ship will read with interest the TO Ito wing, which
is being circulated:
I'VE. the undersigned citizens of Dalton and
adjoining townships in the counties of Wayne,
believing that the general welfare and best IL
terests of this community require it, do make
the following declarations:
81 We believe the recent assault on the life
of Newton Dennis by his wife to have been one
of the most inexcusable, most malicious and
most murderous attempts ever made on the life
of on person by another.
''2. While we deplore the occurrence of said
attempted murder in our neighborho0d, and
deeply sampathze with the afflicted parents and
relatives, we believe the prevention Of similar
occurrences in the future. and the reputation OF
an outraged community, alike require that the
perpetrator shall be properly punished.
'3. Inasmuch as two of the best attorneys
have been employed in the Defense and we
have reasons to believe that money
will be spent without stint in said
defense, and. as said Newton Dennis and rela-
tives are without money. we deem it our duty to
contribute toward employing competent assist
ance in the prosecution.
I'VE therefore pay to the party presenting
this appeal the sums annexed to our names, to
be used for the aforementioned purpose, and
for the benefit of said Newton Dennis. as a me-
mento of our regard for him. and for the faithful
exercises Of his convictions of right and duty"
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Cass County.

Correspondence OF fhe Indianapolis Journal.
LoGANsPoRT, Feb. 1.-The Republicans Of
this county met in mass convention at the court
house, on Saturday afternoon, and arranged for
the election of new central committee and ap-
pointed delegates to the congressional conven-
ton that assemblies here on Feb. IL. The vari-
Gus wards and precincts were instructed to
select their committeeman before March q. the
date decided on for the organization of the new
committee.
Judge D. p. Baldwin and James T. Buyer ad-
dressed the convention at some length. The
meeting was largely attended and unusual inter
est and enthusiasm manifested.
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are included in the 1880 call. issued on Friday.
About SO. 50O,0 900 Of the bonds embraced in the
l32d CALL which matured to-day. have already
been received at the Treasury Department for
redemption.
The remains of the late Mrs. Bayard, who
died here on Sunday morning, were taken to
Wilmington, Del, at 400 this afternoon for in
terment. The body was accompanied by the
Secretary, his two daughters. and Mr. Bryan,
private secretary to Mr. Bayard The President
and Miss Cleveland, Secretary and Mrs. Man
ming; Secretary and Mrs. Whitney, and Secretary
and Mrs. Endicott accompanied the friends to
the train. Secretary Bayard is expected to re-
turn here on Tuesday evening.
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Nominations in Wabash County


Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WABASH, Feb. 1.-The Republican county
convention held in this city to-day was very
largely attended, special train bringing large
number from North Manchester The nomina
ton of candidates was begun at l. o'clock and
resulted as follows:
For representative. Warren G. Sayre; clerk,
DR.. L. r. Brady; auditor. VIM. Hazen; sheriff,
Howard Scuires; treasurer, John Chinaworth;
recorder, G. G. Mikeseli; surveyor, Frank knight;
coroner, Levi Thomas
AS nomination is equivalent to an election in
this county, the gentlemen will be elected by
large majorities.
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Legal Status of suicide.

CHICAGO, Feb IA novel case is in hearing
before Judge Dyer, the decision of which will at
tract considerable attention in insurance circles,
as it involves question of whether or not sui
eide is an accident The 23d of May. 1884 Ed
ward Crandall took out accident-insurance
policy for 90 for year in the Accident lns
surance c. ny of North America. On July
followii committed suicide. Due notice
was giver company butt refused to pay,
on the 81 aid that suicide was not accidental
within the meaning of the policy. Suit has now
been brought by Mrs. Laurette NJ Crandall wife
OF the deceased, to recover the policy She testi-
fed that her husband was of cheerful DISPOSE
ton, but shortly before his death he became
morose and nervous, suffered from sleepessness,
and showed signs of insanity. He bad consid-
cradle financial trouble, and lost most of his
prOpertv
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The Presidents Answer to the Senate.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The answer of Attor-
ey-general Garland to the resolution of the
Senate calling for papers in the Dustin case was
laid before the executive session to-day. Mr.
Edmunds moved that it be referred to the judici-
airy committee, from which the resolution origin
ated, and that the committee be authorized to
report on the subject in open session.
Mr.. Butler was opposed to present considera-
ton.
Some debate ensued as to whether an obiec
ton to proposition of this kind could carry the
matter over for a day under the rules, but the
Chair ruled that single objection carried it
over, and this ended the discussion for the day.
During the progress of the debate, Mr. Hoar
suggested that the subject be returned to the
jurisdiction of the committee on privileges and
elections, but in this he was not sustained.
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Burning of Huge Freight-Honso and Ele-
vator at Grand Haven, Mich.
DETROIT, Feb. 1.-The Free Presss Grand
Haven special says fire broke out at 10 o'clock
tonight in the Detroit, Grand Haven & Mill
waukee freight-house, and in few minutes near
1y half that immense structure, which stretches
nearly three squares from south to north. was
on fire. The fire department responded quickly
but owing to the fierce southwest gale and in
tense cold has, so far, been unable to check the
fires progress and at 10 o'clock the entire struct-
ure was mass of flames, and will be an entire
loss, together with all freight stored therein.
The department is working heroically, but can
save nothing in the freight-house and elevator.
All energy is now directed to adjoining build
ings. The passenger steamer City of Milwaukee
was lying along side the elevator, and was barely
saved.
LATER-Tne elevator is now enveloped in
fierce flames together with the remainder of the
warehouse, and nothing can save it. A number
of lumber yards are located just north Of the fire.
and If they catch, the entire northwestern part
of the city will be doomed. The damage will be
very heavy Twenty five or thirty freight cars
were destroyed The company's books are safe.
The excitement is intense and the whole city is
fighting the flames.
Has p M-The elevator has fallen and the
warehouse north OF the elevator is fire.
Prospects for saving the passenger depot are
good. Three steamers have come from Spring
Lake to assist the local department..
1920 A. M.-The fire is now under control, but
is still fercely burning The fire department
has done some excellent work since the elevator
fell in. by saving the back portions of the freight
house. Although covered with corrugated iron,
the buildings would have all gone like finder
but for the hard and intelligent work of the fire.
men. The gale continues blowing fercely, but
has now shifted to the west, which has aided
total loss will not fall short of
$3.50 600, which amount is supposed to
be fully insured. It is conjecturea that in con-
lection with the sheds yet standing, temporary
reds will at once be put up and business on
here is considerable storage room in the part Of
he sheds saved.
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New York Special.
People interested in Peter Dryers West-side
mission exercised over the reformer's DIS
appearance, and the unexplained absence Of his
pretty organist. Miss Hamilton, and her mother.
It is believed they have gone to San Francisco.
Mrs Dwyer and four children are left destitute.
Dryer left his wife six years ago. and ran away
with Mrs. Melville. He came back soon after,
professed repentance, and paid his wife 81 q
week, but he continued to live with Mrs. Mel
vile under the name of Peters, carrying oh his
mission work at the same time by means of sub
scriptions collected from benevolent people.
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Obituary.

ST. LoEs, Feb Rev. DR.. Chas. L. Goodell.
the we,Fknown Congregational minister. died
this morning at s o'clock, after brief illness
DR.. Goodell was originally from Connecticut
He went TO st. Louis about twelve years ago,
and was very successful as a pastor building up
what is probably the largest Congregational
church in the West. He was prominent in all
religious and philanthropic work. being large
e;iver. as well as active promoter of it He
married into the wealthy Fairbanks family, of
Vermont, and was thus enabled to contribute to
The success of the interests he had at heart
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presented to President Cleveland, expressing
just and patriotic policy: also. expressing
the belief that his administration will advance
sun more in properly acknowledging colorsd
people as to-be. recognized and respected part
OF the oody- polite. The meeting resolved to:ask
the administration at Washington to appoint
three worthy and capable colored persons TO
North. -
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Instantly Killed by His Friend.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
PERU Feb This evening, at o'clock, at
the American House in this city, accidental
shooting occurred. resulting in the instant death
of travelling optician named Golan. Of Indian
apolis. by his travelling companion, j. Savage a
peddler of notions, etc. Golan called for a glass
of beer at the bar, when Savage. stepping be-
hind the bar, picked up revolver lying there,
fourished it around and at his companion. say
ing. See what steady nerve have got when