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showed himself Tonight he spoke to a largo
audience at Hancock, and will return to Chicago
OBITUARY.
Death Of Rev. A. j. Drysdale, the Newly
Elected Bishop of Enston.

Death of Rev. A. j. Drysdale, the Newly.
Elected Bishop of Enston.
BALTIMORE, Aug. 3O-A private dispatch an
nounces the DEATH this afternoon, at Waukesha
Wis, of Rev A. j. Drysdale. Of New Orleans,
who, on Thursday last, was elected bishop Of
Easton by the diocesan convention which met
at Salisbury. DR.. Drysdale left New Orleans
some weeks ago, to spend his vacation at Wau.
kesha He was born in Savannah. Ca, forty.
five years ago.
A dispatch from Cambridge, nd. says that
Rev DIR. Barber was informed of the death OF
the newly-elected bishop. AS chairman of the
standing committee of the diocese. Dr. Barber
states that both the place and time for calling
another convention are matters for future deter
mination, and he did not think it would be held
until after the meeting Of the general conven-
ton, at Chicago, in October. Dr. Drysdaie was
the fourth clergyman elected to the bishoprio
made vacant by the death of Bishop Lay. The
other three declined to accept the Office.
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Business endorsements.

BosToN Aug 30.-A meeting of the creditors
of P. G.. Williams, lumber dealer, of No. 10
Kilby street, was held hero this morning. The
meeting was private, and only creditors were
bilitiess of 1928, 544 OF these PIT are open
accounts, $l32 TIC notes and 1856, 62l contingent
in the shape of endorsements. The assets are
$91, 6S7. A committee WAS appointed to investi-
gate the affairs OF Mr. Williams. and also of Rus
sell, Sheen & Co.
At meeting of the creditors or Howard.
Smelling & Co., this afternoon. the liabilities of
tina firm were found to be $l45.300. of which
$102, 6S8 is direct aud $426l2 indirect indebted
ness. All the firms whose names appear as in
direct have failed so in effect their Indebtedness
is direct The assets aggregate SOS, 000 and
represent cash value of ,9i4 The affairs of
the firm will be investigated by committee ap
pointed for that purpose.
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CHICAGO, Aug. 3O-Mrs. Elizabeth Rodgers
has been appointed master workman of district
No. "a, Knights of Labor, vice j. b. Murphy, de-
ceased. She is the first woman to receive such
distinction. Mrs. Rodgers is the wife of George
Rodgers. who has figured in labor matters in
Chicago for number of years. He is a labor
agitator, and holds position under the city
government Mrs. Rodgers is thirty-nine years
of age, and though the mother of eleven
children. eight of whom are living, she has
managed to make reputation as labor agita-
tor. Three years ago she was supreme judge
of district No. "a. and by her rulings she is de-
clarei even now to be the most fair and impair
tial Judge ever holding the position. In one case
upon which she was called upon to decide, her
rulings stood as presidents throughout the coun-
try and are often cited. Mrs Rodgers has been
delegate to thu trades assembly for the past
three years She has reinstated the assemblies
which were expelled for their anarchical tenden-
cies, but denies that she has any sympathy with
such doctrines and will fight them in the
Knights of Labor.
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The international sculling Trials.

LONDON, Aug 30.-A portion of the trial heats
to decide who shall be the contestants in the in.
ternational sculing sweepstakes on Wednesday
were rowed to-day. The weather was scorching
hot In the first heat Neil Matterson. of Aus
tralia, and Wallace Ross were the contestants
The course was from Battersea to Hammersmith
Matterson got an advantage of Few feet in the
first half minute, but before the first furlong had
been covered Ross drew up level with him. At
the end OF the next furlong Ross led by length,
and when mile and half for almost half she
distance) had been rowed. he was two lengths in
advance. Directly after reaching this point
Ross almost stopped, and Matterson went ahead,
and at Putney bridge led by three lengths
After this the race was over Matterson winning
leisurely in eighteen minutes forty-one seconds
Bubsar then rowed over the course, scoring
bye
The course for the second heat was from Ham
mersmth to Kew. The contestants were John
Teemer, of the United States, and g. j. Perkins
of England. Teemer was the favorite. Ave TO
one being offered on him. Teemer at the start,
rowed rather snatchy stroke, enabling Per-
kins. who had the best water, to gain slight
lead in the FIRST few hundred yards. Teemer
then settled down to longer and steadier
stroke. and soon got on level with Perkins
He drew steadily ahead. and when Barness
bridge was reached he led the Enplishman by
four lengths. Teemer won eventually without
effort, finishing three lengths ahead Time, 18
minutes 40 seconds.
Australia, champion of the world. and g. w.
Lee of the United States. The course was from
Kew TO Hammersmith. Lee led by couple OF
lengths for the first Quartereof mile, but after
that was beaten. At Barness bridge, Beach
drew away and won the heat easily By three
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Labor Holiday Mt Boston.

Boston, Mass, Aug 3o.-A committee from
the Central Labor Union, of this city, waited on
the Mayor. this morning, in reference to grant
ing the employees of the city holiday on Labor
Holiday" Monday. Sept g. They had per-
sonal interview with his Honor, and presented
the following formal address:
ITO His Honor, the Mayor of Boston:
sAt meeting OF the committee on parade and
picnic of the Central Labor Union, held on Aug
Is, a committee of three, consisting of e. Il.
Willard, Jas. j. Clinkard and FL. w. Brown, was
appointed to draw up a set of resolutions. asking
that the city government-as we'll as all private
employers-grant its employees aholiday. with
out loss of pay, on labor holiday, Monday,
Sept G. The following are the resolutions
adopted:
Whereas The tendency Of American life Is
toward hurry and waste Of physical energy, owing
to long hours of work and lack of recreation and.
Whereas, The necessity of more holidays is often
spoken of and advocated in the newspapers of our
country as remedial agency and in accordance with
the biblical Injunction Tnou shalt not muzze the OK
that treadeth out the grain" therefore recommend
that the first Monday in September be observed by
employers and employed and made holiday by the
city government
The Mayor consented to give all the city en-
ployes a holiday on that day that could be
spared, and he issued an order to the heads of
departments to grant such holiday to as many
employees as possible.
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GEN. sHERmAN,s SON.

Tbs Facts Connected with His Becoming q
Member of the Jesuit Priesthood.
Washington Special.
A friend of Gen. Sherman resents what he
terms the farrago of rubbish recently published
In she West with regard to Gen. Sherman's son
and his entry into the Jesuit priesthood, and
says: 1.-THE real history of the case which is IA
Tnilar to most people in Washington. is interest
ing enough without sensational embellishments
It is true that Gen. Sherman was ambitious and
justly hopeful for his sons future, and that he
was disappointed when that son quilted the
world for the service of the church, but it was
no sudden design on the part of the young man.
There was a marked fidelity to duty and princi-
pI9 In all the family. Out of respect to his wifes
aAvout catholicism Gen. Sherman allowed
er to control her sons early education until
. was graduated at the Georgetown Uni
orsity here. In accordance with his
1thsr's wishes young Sherman the went 70
ALE where he took scientific course of two
rears. and then to St. Louis where he began the
Hndy OF law. As soon as he was twenty-one
md felt that he could control his actions. he left
St. Louis quietly, before anyone could interfere
With his plan, and went directly to the Jesuit
establishments at Stoueyhurst. ENGLAND, sending
! letter to explain the step he had taken. When
sufficient time had elapsed to test the strength
R his resolution and confirm him in his new du-
les, he returned to this country, and has since
been stationed by his superiors within easy reach
If his family while they were in Washington and
lfterward in St. Louis, and has constantly re-
Deived and returned their visits. The prepare
lion for the priesthood among the Jesuits, who
are the teaching order of the church, is long and
arduous, and it is now announced that Tom
Sherman goes as professor of rhetoric Tor 'ju-
niorr class to Detroit If his parents are COM
ing East 30 live, this will be the most consider
able separation they have had since he returned
from Stoneyhurst
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;municated to this department. renew to you
my esteem and my consideration. MARIscAL.
Conclusive Proof that MIR. Benedict Has BE
Appointed to the Place.

Conclusive Proof that MIR. Benedict Has Been
Appointed to the Place.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30-The National Repub-
aican says: THAT q new Government Printer
has been appointed was settled beyond dispute
at the Government Printing Office to-day, and
the employees expect to meet their new chief at
an early day. Mr.. Gilbert Benedict, brother Of
the new Public Printer arrived here yesterday.
AT IL oclsck he reached the printing Office. and.
presenting his credentials, made himself known,
and relieved Cadet Taylor as chief clerk OF the
Office The change was considerable of a surprise,
as 1t vas not supposed any step of this kind
would be taken before the Public Printer had
himself qualified and bonded. The bond is
800 COO and there is official information that
a bond has either been offered or accepted. By
making the change above mentioned, before ar
irving in the city, it is supposed that the Public
Printer is Only mapping OUT a way TO make his
acquaintance with the Office and it's duties easier
to secure. There is much uneasiness and trepida-
tion among the employees. especially those hold
ing the principal positions, that they may be
called upon to abdicate in favor of some appli-
cant meeting favor with the successor Of Mr..
Rounds
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LABOR MATTERS.
The Home Club and the Vicious Influence IL
! Exercises Among knights of Labor.

The Home Club and the Vicious Influence IL
Exercises Among knights of Labor.
New YORK. Aug 30.-The exposure of the
Home Clubs alleged attempt to kill General
Master Workman Powderly, as published in
Pittsburg Sunday paper has agitated Knights
of Labor c;vcles in this city. Several members
were seen to-day who united in denouncipg the
Home Club in unmeasured terms. One OF them
said: 1.-THE Home Club has brought much dis
grace on the order. could tell Of numerous IN
stances in which this has occurred Ii is no.
torious fact that the recent investigation by a
committee of the General Assembly has been
whitewashing affair. The Home Club must
rule ruin. With this end in view. any one
who is opposed to their p-inci ales will be driven
from the order, if possible. If man applies
for membership, and they imagine that he will
be enemy to them he will be black-balled. A
case of this kind occurred in the boatmen's
strike recently, when several prominent mem
bers Of the Boatmen's Union were black baled for
no reason except that their influence was feared.
For over year Brooklyn men have tried to
form mixed district, but the Home Clubs in
fiuence has been exerted against them success
fully to keep them out until after the General
Assembly at Richmond. / fear that they will
try to disrupt the order If they cannot control
the Richmond meeting. At that time will occur
the greatest struggle ever known in the order.
The Home Club will stop at nothing not even
murder, to effect their ends. Victor Drury, the
leader, is an offshoot of the Paris Commune, and
has been trying to make District Assembly No.
40 an engine of socialism"
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Washington Special.
hr Rogers's friends hesitate to believe that
the President has deserted him. They recall the
story that when Cleveland was running for the
presidency bargain was said to have been made
by him with Rogers to the effect that if Rogers
would retire from the racs for Congress in the
Buffalo district in favor OF Daniel M Lockwood,
then special friend of Clevaland's he wouid re-
ward Rogers with good office, if elected Preei-
dent Rogers retired accordingly, and Lock
wood was nominated for Congress by the Demo
Gratis, bur was defeated by Farquhar. the Re-
derstood bv all parties to the bargain. they say.
that the Office Rogers wished as his reward was
that of Public Printer and that there was sup
posed to be a tacit agreement that he should
have it
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The Threatened Strike at YOUNGSTOWN.

JoHNsTowN. Pa. Aug 30.-It has just become
as the representative of General Master Workman
Powderly, of the Knights of Labor. he advised
the members of the order in this city not to at
tempt strike until their organization was more
complete and the membership increased. He
advised them to abandon all idea of crisis be-
fore spring. The men were eager for the battle.
but will abide by Mr.. Quinn's suggestion. In
the meantime the Cambria Iron Company con-
tinues TO weed out the Knights from among its
employees. The discharged Knights will be paid
ST. day by the order during the time they are
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Brooklyn Jockey-Ciub Races.

GRAvEsEND. N. Y. Aug. 30.-Thefirst race at
the Brooklyn Jockey Club to-day was for all
ages seven furlongs. Barnum won by half a
length; Santa Rita second. Pontiac third. Time,
l:3O
Cleaner won by a length and half; Florence
NJ second. Tornado third. Time. 1:59a
Third Race-One mile and a quarter Preci-
osa won by two lengths: Dewdrop second, Jim
Gray third. Time, 2l24
Fourth Race--For two year.olds; three-fourths
of a mile. Bessie June won by length and a
half; Fenelon second, Aims third. Time, ll6a
Fifth Race-One and fourth mile Mile
won by a length; Exile second, Falconer third
Time, 2:12.
Sixth Race-For all ages: seven -eighths of a
mile. Marsh Redon won by half a length; Ca
lera second, Princess third. Time, 100
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 30.-The board of trustees
of the proposed Catholic university win meet in
this city next month to make final arrange
ments for building the institution, or at least
the theological branch of il. Il is understood
that the plans have been agreed upon by the
prelates, and that funds ara not wanting.
Bishops Spalding, Keane and Ireland. who have
done most of the collecting, have sent in reports
which justify immediate building operations.
Besides the $500. 600 contributed by Miss Cald-
well. of New York, the treasurer is said to have
about as much more raised throughout the coun-
try since last November
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Other Deaths.

DETROIT, Mich, Aug. 3O-James Flower.
aged sixty eight, prominent machinist and in
ventor of several important mechanical con-
trivances, among which is a water-works gate
waste-water valve for FIRE hydrants and an
auxiliary valve for water pipes, died last night,
in this city.
Hartford. Conn, Aug. 80 Thomas Leffingt
we'll Shipmans. of Jewett City, died last even
ing, aged eighty eight. He was the Oldest
Congregational minister of the State having
been in the ministry since 1920 He was thu
lege.
HANOVER. N. H.. Aug. 30 Orlando Taber, d
pay clerk in the United States navy. died here
on Sunday of Briglt's disease, at the age Of
forty-six.
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National Bank of Honduras.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 80 --Articles of incorpo-
ration for the National Bank Of Honduras were
filed with the recorder yesterday. The object
of incorporation is the carrying on of general
mercantile banking business in this city, the cap
itai stock being set forth at s250,O00, the right
to increase the stock to ST. 600 900 being reserved
The incorporators consist of f. f. Hilder. of
Louisiana; g. F. jackson, of Minnesota; Jos. B.
Collins. of Illinois; Peter DOMAIN, of Dakota;
Thos. E. Rosser. of Virginia, and Robert B. Lines
and John Paul Jones, of this city.
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A Salvation Soldier Sets Fire to His Wife.

Salvation Soldier Sets Fire to His Wife.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
IRoNToN. O.. Aug. 0.--Ed Rust. aged thirty
five. notorious drunken scoundrel, joined the
Salvation Army last winter. and became prom
inant member Immediately He remained sober
for six months. Two months ago he married
Marry Webb, a nice young girl. good looking
and of small stature. and also a soldier. They
started housekeeping The citizens encouraged
him in his wonderful reform. Rust began drink
ing again in the last few days. His wife this
morning swore out warrant before Squire Pot
ter. in which she says Rust attempted to muir
der her Saturday night Rust is of powerful
build. Mrs. Rust told the Justice that her hus-
band knocked her down, kicked her, poured coal
oil over her clothes and set FIRE to them. Mrs.
Rust's body is mass of bloody bruises and
burns. Her brutal husband has been arrested
There is great indignation against him.
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ATHoL, Mass, Aug. 30.-The expected lockout
at Lees shoe shops took place this morning,
when the employees, on coming to the shops,
found the doors guarded by policemen. Every
man and woman, before being allowed to enter
the factory, obliged to sign a certificate to
the effect that they do not belong to a1v labor
organization. and will not join or engage in any
strike while in the employ of the Lees Of the
400 or 500 hands only about twenty five signed
the certificate and went to work during the fore
noon.
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Killed ON a Trestle.

ST.. PAUL, MINI, Aug. 3O.-A Pioneer Press
Sank Centre special says: ''Three young ladies
were crossing trestle-work near here this after
noon, when the Manitoba east bound train came
along. They lost their presence of mind and be-
came perfectly frantic. They started back, bat
the engine was too close to be- reversed Miss
Allen, eighteen years old, was instantly killed
and horribly mangled Miss Flavan was severe.
~ injured. Her sister escaped unhurt by jump
inc into the water. but was unconscious for sey.
sral hours from fright
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Ganaral Notes.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30-The free-deivery svs-
tenn has been ordered to be established at Joliet
Ill, and Winona Mimi, on Oct /.
The Navy Department has just issued the
American National Almanac for 1889. 1t shows
that there win be two total eclipses during that
year, on Jan. j and Dec o.
The Treasury Department has issued crcn-
lar fixing travelling expenses Of government off,
GERS at not to exceed So per day for each person.
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VIII Not Deal with knights.

NEW YORK, Aug 30-Superintendent J. NJ
Toucey, of the New York Central railroad, to-
day said to a reporter that he had heard nothing
further from the knights of Labor employees who
asked for an increase of wages. 1t was his pur-
pose, he said, to deal with his employees as indi
viduals, not as members of the organization of
the Knights of Labor He thought that no
trouble would ensue, as the company intended
to deal fairly with their employees.
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seems to give Mr.. Long passive support The
campaign is being carried on in a most dignified
and decorous manner. Should Mr. Dawes be re-
turned to the Senate, Mr. Long would still re-
main in the House, for he is to be reelected ia
the fall. This latter proceeding seems to strike
the friends of Mr. Dawes as trife strange. But
Mr.. Longs friends recall the fact that Dawes
did not resign his seat in the House while he
was candidate for the Senate.
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Loss of Flash and strenotb.

With poor appetite, and perhaps slight cough in
morning, or on irst lying down at night, should
be looked to in time. Persons afflicted with
consumption are proverbially unconscious Of
their real state Most cases commence with
disordered liver, leading to bad digestion and
imperfect assimilation of food-hence the ENACT.
alton. or wasting of the flesh. 1t is form Of
scrofulous disease, and is durable by the use Of
that greatest of all blood cleansing, anti bilious
and invigorating compounds, known as DIR.
Pierces Golden Medical Discovery"
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The Clothing Cutters lockout.

NEW YORK Aug 30 There is no change in
the clothing cutters lockout. The employers
are vainly trying to fiji their shops with non.
union men, but the few employed have ruined
so much cloth that several were discharged The
cutters will have a parade tomorrow, to show
their strength. The union men expect COM
plete victory over their employers.
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Washington Special.
The officials of the Lighthouse Board claim to
have discovered that there is no authority for a
light on the Bartholdi statue. in New York
harbor and that until Congress grants the nee
essary permission none can be allowed. BY
some oversight mention of light was made
ia the bill appropriatng money for the Bartholdi
statue uuyelling.
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IsHPEsfrsa. Mich, Aug. 30-The journey Of
Michael Davitt from Escanaba to Hancock. to-
day was more like triumphal progress than an
ordinary trip He met at nearly every sta
ton along the road by bands and crowds Of peo
pie. TO whom he sometimes spoke, and always
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Steamship News.

QUEESsTowE, Aug 3o-Arrived: Baltic, from
New York.
LONDON, Aug. 30-The steamer Ems, from
New York. arrived at Southampton to-day.
HAvRK. Aug 30-The steamer Normandie,
from New York for Havre. hes arrived of the
Lizard
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Dead After Fasting SEVENTY pav..

of Rhea county, died this morning after a fast
of seventy days and nights during which time
she has not eaten a mouthful of food. Her
once round and plump form was skeleton
when starvation ended her life Miss Cash went
deranged on the subject of starvation three
months ago, and started out to fast ninety
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lengths. The betting was ten to one In favor of
Beach. Twice during the heat, Lee got over
into Beach's water, and the second time he
fouied him. Beach claimed thu foul and it was
allowed
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 30.-The wife of Pay
masters Clerk Myers, Of the United States
steamer Iroquois. who left his vessel two months
ago, at Callao, Peru, with about four thousand
dollars belonging to members of the ships crew,
yesterday received cabiegram notifying her of
the death of her husband. The cablegram was
dated at Lima. Peru. was signed by sailor on
the Iroquois and stated that Myers was MUIR
dered by two guides whom he had engaged to
conduct him across the mountains back of San
tiago. The writer of the dispatch claimed to
have received the information from the United
States consul at Lima. Little credence is given
to the story at the Navy Department The i'm
preston is that it is device OF Myers to put his
pursuers off his track.