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An Extremely Active ..worker."

CHICAGO. Aug. u.-An Omaha, Neb., special
to the Times says: 'William Gallagher, Of
Chicago tally sheet notoriety. has been spending
several days in Omaha under the name OF G. Il.
Crawford. At yesterdays Republican primaries
he was chosen as one OF the judges in the Third
ward. Although a row was made about this
man Crawford acting as judge, by the Webster
faction. the Cornell party, who put him in, car
ried their point and he was allowed to proceed.
Webster and Cornell are rival candidates for
Congress. 1t is charged to-day. when it became
known that Crawford was the notorious Bill
Gallagher. he attempted to do some work for
the Council party, but was deferred and pre-
vented. lie left for Denver to-day
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The Memory OF the e Soldier Appro
priafely Honored In Other Cities.

The Memory OF the Dead Soldier Appro-
priafely Honored In Other Cities.
NEW YoKx. Aug. 1L-Rsv. DR.. Gottheil. OF
Emmanuel, in the course Of his sermon this
morning. referred in touching terms to the death
Of General Sheridan. A great and good man, he
said. has beer struck down in the midst of his
times loss to the people. He
was An ideal hero. He was one who
was held in high esteem throughout the civilized
world, but especially was he beloved by his
countrymen. Other great men they revered
and trusted, but for General Sheridan they had
only love. Within the heart Of every Ameri-
can. whether Jew or gentle, there was . sa-
cred place for the hero OF Winchester. because
be fought not for glory but to kill war; fought
that the unsheathed sword might not again pass
through our land. carrying with il the terrible
front of devastation. of misery and death We,
too. as jews, can honor the memory, can bless
the hero Sheridau-he who liberated millions OF
slaves by his sword The voice Of the cannon
viii die sway. but the deeds Of a just man never
can They are embalmed In history. The
place where the body of General Sheridan will
be placed &c rest forevermore will be sacred. It
viii be as a symbol of his character.
New BEDFORD, Mass. Aug. 1I-This morning
Mira Colonel Sheridan, with the four children of
General Sheridan-Mary, Irene, Louise and lit
tie Phil-drove 20 this city from Nonquitt and
went to the Parker House, whore they were met
by Edwin Dewes. B. ~Pepnyman and DR.. j. Fl.
Mackie. representing the Loyal Legion. The
party proceeded to the ST. Lawrence Catho-
lie Church. where mass was celebrated &C 10 A.
NJ, by Rev. Hugh J. Smith. pastor, assisted by
Rev. James j. Brady. Of St Lawrence. sub-dea-
con; James Flood. of New York. sub-deacon.
and Rev. Thomas Daley, Of the st. Lawrence
Church, master Of ceremonies.
WEST POINT. Aug. ia solemn requiem
mass was celebrated in the soldiers chapel at
West Point for General Sheridan at 10 o'clock
-marnjps BY tbs Rev. Edward Mckinley.
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Fell Nine HundrAd Feet.

WILKEsBARRE. Penn. Aug. 11.-John III.
Thomas, q company hand, thirty years of age,
at work lining the air way at the head OF shaft
No. 1 of the Susquehanna Coal Company, at
Nanticoke. to-day, stepped from the platform
upon which he was standing and fell headlong
down the shaft. . distance of over 900 feet, TO
the bottom. In the fall through the shaft the
body was stripped completely of ell it's clothing.
Every bone in his body was broken, and the
flesh was rendered as soft as jelly, making it
impossible TO tell the poor mans head from the
trunk, so terribly was it mashed. A sad cir
cumstarces in the tragic death OF Mr.. Thomas
was the fact that tomorrow Sunday he was TO
have been married to q most estimable young
lady of Nanticoke.
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MARSHALL. Ill. Aug. ia bold robbery oc-
Cured here this evening. W. p. Forsythe. .
Douglas township farmer. was sitting in the
alley, back Of Gallaeher's saloon. counting . roll
Of bills, when John O'Rourke. syoung fellow
Knocked him Jaswn. grabbed the money
0isIpsde /off with il. He was
captures S1Usf . long chase and brought back
for trial. A young fellow named Delaney, liv-
ing in Marshall. was implicated in the robbery.
Both were bound over till next Wednesday.
OfRourke going to jail in default OF bail. All
but $40 OF the money was recovered. Forsythe
was considerably hurt
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The Fifth District.

special to the INDIANAPOLIS Journe.
COLUMBUS. Aug. 1.-The Republican con-
gressional convention of this district will be
held at Martinsville next Tuesday. It is not
known who will receive the nomination, but
Hon. Marshall Hacker. of this city. has been
strongly solicited by prominent Republicans
from oil over the district to make the race. Mr..
Hacker. however, declines. for the reason that
he would have to sacrifice a large and growing
law practice to make the canvass.
He states that he feels conf
dent that the right man. who will
make the race on the tariff issue. can defeat
Hon. q. w. Cooper. the Democratic nominee.
There is no one ia the district who is so we'll in
as Mr.. Hacker. rs his speech made the other
night plainly demonstrated, and the Republic
ans do not accept his defamation. In ali proba-
bility the nomination will be forced upon him.
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New Albany Republicans.
to the Indianapolis journal

New ALBANY, Aug 1L-An immense meet.
ing of Republicans was held in this city tonight
to ratify the nominations made by the State
convention of the sth. and the spirit of the meet
ing WAS enthusiastic TO a degree that showed the
deep earuesfness and zeal with which the
Republicans of New Albany and Floyd county
are entering upon the campaign. There were
many farmers in from the country, and the
workingmen of this city were out in force. The
speaker Of the evening was Hon. A. G. Wilson,
of Louisville, and his strong utterances in favor
of the Republican principle of protection 70
American industries were received with the
most demonstrative applause. The meeting was
In all respects q great success.
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Steamship News.

New YORK. Aug. 1.-THE steamship Umbria,
of the Cunard line, having been reported dis
abled off Fire island aud proceeding under sail
at about two miles per hour, Vernon Fl. Brown,
OF the Cunard company. this evening
went Town to her assistance with the tugs
Dalziel, Vosburgh. Pulver and Fletcher.
With the aid of tugs the Umbria reached
the bar shortly before 10 o'clock. The agents
claim that the damage. whatever it may be, is
slight, and that there was no panic among the
passengers. She anchored outside the bar to
await a favorable gale. Her mails were brought
up to the city by a tug at ii o'clock.
QUEENsTowN. Aug. 1L-Arrived: Etruria,
from New York.
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Failure az Naahyille.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Aug. 1L.-An assignment
was made to-day by the o. /. Luce Mauufactur-
ing Company. to Nj. S. Cockrill The company
located at West Nashville q little more than .
year ago, and have bsen engaged in the manu-
facture of wire cloth. The business of the CON-
pany has been on a weak basis for some months.
and the assignment has been looked for for some
time. Liabilities. $l20. 900; assets. $3.50, 600.
The company will be reorganized.
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to the convention. Chicago has organized q
strong American club, and sends q large number
of delegates. Advices from Boston, Pittsburg,
Baltimore and other points West and South in
dioate that a creiitsble number can he counted
on. In conversation with the delegates a num-
Der OF men are mentioned Tor the head OF the
York: ex-Mayor Low, of Brooklyn; Senators
Blair. of New Hampshire; Stamford and Hearst,
of California; Palmer, OF Michigan; Wade Hamp-
ton, Of South Carolina; Governor Rusk, of Wis
consin; Governor Oglesby, Of Illinois, and Gen.
Negley. of Pennsylvania, who seems to be the
most formidable candidate. About three hun
dred delegates are expected. The committee
rooms at 951 F street have been prepared for
their reception.
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G,r,nan or,h.ns society.

The German Orphans Society held its snnua
election Of officers, in the Council ehambers
last night. The following were chosen; Presi-
dent. Henry PAUL.; vice president, Henry ha-
beney; recording secretary. II. T. Boseorocks
financial secretary, Henry Reinecke; Treasures.
Conrad Ruesse. John Grosch. Henry Aufder-
heide. ]. III. Kirkhof and Louis Beermann. The
following committee on examination OF books
was appointed: Frank Dell. Conrad Mueller ana
EUald Over.
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Reception to Hon. Walter Olds.
.o;.l - a. InIfa,o-or;u f,--

COLUMBIA CITY. md. Aug. 10.-An ovation
was given Hon. Walter Olds, Republican candi-
date for Supreme Judge of the Fourth district,
upon his return last evening from the State con-
v~ention. About two hundred citizens, headed
by the drum corps and a martial band. marched
In q body to the home Of the Judge and extended
TO him their hearty congratulations. Short
addresses were delivered by different
gentlemen. and the greatest enthusiasm was
manifested Judge Olds stands very high in the
estimation of the people here, irrespective Of
party. and bis nomination will add much
strength to the ticket throughout northern
Indiana,
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Mysterious Murder.

WnKEsBARRE. Pa, Aug. l1.-John Calliban,
aged fifty. a farmer, was found dead in Mill
creek. four miles north of this city, this morn
ing. His arms were pinned behind him with a
rope. made from a womans skir:, and his neck
was broken. Callihan had resided in Phila-
delphia since 1886, and returned to this section
last Thursday to visit his aunt at Miners Mills.
de left her house last night at 8 o'clock, and
that was the last seen of him alive. The case is
shrouced in mystery.
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General sherman BUY. a House.

NEW YORK. Aug. 1L-Sincs General Sher-
man gave mp his residence in ST. Louis and sold
his house there be has lived most Of the time
quietly at the Fifth-avenue Hotel. but be has
now decided to become . householder in the
city. He bought to-day, . new house in an ele-
CANT block In that part of the city which is in
evifably to BE-, in the near future, the "West
End OF the ~town-that district between Eighth
avenue and the river above S~ixty-ninth street.
The house 10 on Seventy-hrst street. between
Eighth and Ninth avenues, and General Sher-
man paid So, 900 in cash for il.
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OBITUARY.

Hon. Richard S. Spofford and vicar-General
Anthony Smith.
~NEwBURyPoRT. Mass, Aug 1I.-Hor. Rich.
ard S. Spofford died at Amesbury this morning
at / o'clock. aged ffty.six years. He was the
husband Of Harriet Prescott Spofford. the nov
elist, who survives him. Mr. Spofford had brill
liant social gifts, and was an orator and writer
of considerable merit
TRENTON. N. j., Aug. IL.-Vicar general An
thony Smith died here this morning at III o'clock,
after a short illness. He was born in Germany,
in 1921. joined the Redemptorist order in France
in 1889, came to this country in 1874. and was
ordained 10 Baltimore June 81. 1S45. He will
be buried on Wednesday at tie Cathedral
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WINCHESTER, Va, Aug. I.-Wm. B. Baker,
the owner of OF extensive rollipg.mills. and pres
ident of the Shenandoah Valley National Bank,
died at his residence here this morning. He was
well known throughout the South, and in North.
ern, Eastern and Western cities.
DANvILLE, Ill, Aug. 1l.-Msj. George w.
Flynn. late presidentof the Illinois Printing Com
pany, died this morning at his home in this city.
The remains will be taken to Urbana tomorrow
for interment. The Masonic order will accom-
pany the remains.
ELKHART. Ind, Aug. 11.-Samuel Myers, a
well-knowu resident of Elkhart, died this morn
ing Of heart disease.
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Henry County's Coming Fair.

DDecial TO the lndianaDolis JournsL
NEW CASTLE, Ind, Aug. 11.-Nsw Castle is
making larger preparations than ever for the
annual fair OF the Henry County Agricultural
Society, which begins on next Tuesday, the 14th
inst and continues five days. Over three thou
sand entries have been made In the various de-
partmenta. The grounds have been enlarged
and improved in q way to add to the comfort
and convenience OF visitors aud competitors for
the very liberal premiums offered by the society.
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The American Party.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 1I,-Hon P. d. Wiggin-
ton. who ran for Governor on the American
ticket in California two years ago, and J. NJ.
Bassett, who drafted the first American plat
form for California; also Mr.. Grayson, of Oak
land. have arrived as the advance guard of the
California delegation to the American party
convention, to be held here at the Grand Army
hall. Aug. II. Seven others Of the same dele
gaticn will arrive tomorrow. New York sends
about 100 delegates. most Of whom are expect
ed tomorrow night. Pennsylvania hold it's
State convention in Philadelphia. on Mon
DAY. for the purpose Of choosing delegates
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John L. Grifiths ut Rockport.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
RocKPoRT, Ind, Aug. 1.-THE Republicans
held a ratification meeting to-day. The crowd
was estimated at not less than 5000. Hon. John
L. Grifiths. Republican candidate for Reporter
of the Supreme Court; Hon. F. B. Posey. Of
Pike county. and Colonel McHenry. of Owens
boro, KY, addressed the meeting. An
immense procession was formed in the
morning, and marched to the fair grounds,
where bands Of music, and banners and flags
were plentiful. The citizens decorated their
houses profusely. 1t was the largest and most
enthusiastic political gathering since the war.
After the Adjournment of the meetlng a recep-
ton was given Mr.. Griffith such as but few pub
lie men ever received in this county. Among
the audience were several prominent Democrats,
who were attentive listeners.
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GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
Negotiations Concerning Emperor William
Coming Visit TO Rome.

Negotiati0ns concerning Emperor WILLIAMS
Coming Visit 10 Rome.
Copyright. lsoS. by the New York Associated Press. I
BERLIN, Aug. II.-Herr Won Schloezer, Ger
man representative at the Vatican, who brought
the letter from Cardinal Rampolla. Papal Secrs-
tary OF State. has had several long intsrviews
with Prince Bismarck during the week. The
result OF these conferences has not become
known, though there are rumors that they have
caused a hesitancy in completing the plans for
the Kaiser's visit to Italy. IL is ever stated in
some quarters that the Kaiser's proposed visit
has been abandoned. but This is untrue. The
Italian government is arranging railway excur-
sions from all parts of Italy in order to bring
together a large concourse Of people at the
demonstrations in honor of the ROYAL visitor,
and other preparations are being made for his
entertainment. including public fetss. a naval
review. etc. IL is stated the Kaissr's visit will
cover six DAYS.
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One Heroic Figure RsmairEs.

Bpecia; to the Indianapolis Journs.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 1L-Afte the remains Of
General Sheridan were laid to rest. 10 . mound
on The crest of Arlington. at 2 o'clock this after
noon. and the firing squad took their position, .
grand scene was presented to the large con-
course present. General Sherman, the last Of
the three great commanders in the late war on
the Union side, took the colors, and, unconscious
that be was TO DO the central figure Of the occa-
sion. stepped aside from the grave . short dis
lance, and. leaning against tho flagstaff,
Razed msditatively and for several minutes
upon the work of the artillery. Round
after . round was fired. and the old war hero.
with no one near him, stood out hkea silhouette
against the western sky, his profile being as
finely outlined a. q bas-relief in marble For
several minutes he attracted the attention Of
the vast multitude. and often were his recent
words relating TO the early death OF Grant and
Sheridan quoted. Undoubtedly the old man
was conjscturin9 again in his mind the problem
as to why he. the Oldest OF the trio, should be
isfs to stand by the graves of his eminent
comrades 10 arma It was q striking picture, of
which General Sherman WAS the central figure.
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grove and garden diversified, elori6ed with such
. panorama OF stately public architecture az no
otner spot on the continent commands. A mile
OF .eyei plain separates she bluff from the river.
vnicn stretches IN . broad grey belt across the
landscape. Beyond hes the city. and 10 the dis
lance the semi-circle Of hazy hills which hem is
Ia 70 the north and east. their irregular horizon
line cut sharply 10 the forefront by the graceful
dome or the Capitol and the majestic Wash
lneron monument which appears at midday a
dazzilne shaft of sunlight against the cool
deep blus sky. Back Of the grave and upon the
most commanding spot on the Virginia side
stands the Lee mansion, now the Office and
headquarters Of the National Cemetery, the
mammoth pillars Of its portico cleaning from
their background Of living green. forming the
most conspicuous feature of the Virginia land
seape as seen from the city. No other grave
than that Of Sheridan is in front Of me mansion.
As he was alone in the exalted rstkin which he
died. so fttingly be lies alone il tho front Of
that army of dead heroes who Ind q resting
place at Arlington.
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Horze-Thief

Special TO the Indianapolis journal
MARION. Ind, Aus. n-Ten days ago. Will
lam Fleming, son Of a highly respected farmer.
Of Howard county, hired . horse and buggy at
Perry Zirkile's livery stable. at Swazee. aud
drove 70 this city and sold the outfit to ]. o.
Beatty for $50. Fleming then fed the country.
He was arrested lastevening at Indianapolis and
brought back here today for trial.
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Succesaful Meeting.

Special to the INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL
GREENsBURG, Aug. 1.-The Republican
meeting, five miles east of here. at the corner
Of Fugit, Salt Creek and Washington town
ships. to-day. was a great success. A fine pole.
more than a hundred feet high, was raised, and
a flag hoated from The top. NJ. ID. Tackett. Of
this city. made a rousing speech in the fore
noon. and ex-Judge Cullen, of Rushville, made
one of the best efforts of his life in the after
noon. 1t seemed that he left nothing unsaid
which was appropriate. Great enthusiasm aud
much good feeling prevailed.
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John Kelly. formerly Of Chicago, was lase
night arrested on the charge of being . fugitive
from justice. A little over three months ago he
was before the courts on q charge OF
lettering and drunkenness. and was sent for
forty days to the work-house. While confined
there he gave the authorities ineessant trouble,
and at the end of eleven days succeeded il maxi
ing his escape from the yag&
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Boy Commits Suicide.

COLUMBUS. Ind. Aug. lL-Edward Rueds,
aged thirteen adopted SON Of Frank Shanks.
who resides two miles southwest Of st. Louis
Crossing. this county, was found yesterday
morning, lying near his home, with o bullet
hole In his head. The boy is supposed to have
committed suicide. as he had often threatened
doing so. When found he was unconscious.
asd death ensued about 8 o'clock last evening.
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DIR. o. Z. Bear.

Special TO the Indianapoiis JOURNAL
RICHMOND. Ind, Aug. 1L-Dr. O. P. Bear.
who Is credited with being the first practitioner
of homeopathy in the State, died at l1:3O o'clock
last night. He had been confined to his
bed but twelve days, but had been
declining for three or four months.
and had been fighting off consumption for twenty
years. He was seventy-two years old, and had
p~racticed in Richmond for thirty eight years.
His funeral will take place on Monday afternoon,
Rev. E. A. Beaman, a Swedenborgian minister.
officiating.
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The poultry roosts should be level or parallel
with each other. When a series of roosts are so
arranged that the rear roosts are higher than
those in front. the hens will always seek the
high places. aud crowd each other until they
become uncomfortable. The difficulty Of eet
ting off and on the roosts 10 also increased, 40
the fowls at the rear cannot get down unn, those
in the front. on the lower roosts, have vacated,
SO as to permit them to descend. IL the roosts
are low. and all on the same level, there will b
fewer cases of humble foot, and the hens will
scatter themselves on the roosts instead of
rovdinp
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Special TO the IndianaDolis JOURNAL
DELPHI. Ind. Aug. 1.-THE old settlers an
nual celebration was held here to-day. and
was more largely attended than ever before.
The crowd was estimated from 5000 to IL, 1000.
Addresses were delivered by Hon. j. F. Harvey,
Of Ladcga; Hon. John W. Ray and Judge Lewis
Jordan. of Indianapolis. "A beautiful display
Of fireworks brought the exercises to q close to-
pioht
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HARTFORD, Conn.,. Aug. lin Plainville.
twelve niles west Of this city, this afternoon,
George Bradley. aged twenty-three. shot his
then shot himself. The affair occurred ct the
girls home, on.Broad street. Both were alive
a. 9 O'Clock this evening. but neither can live.
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Two Children Burned to Death.

GRAFTON. Ont, Aug. 11.-This morning q
house occupied by q French family named Tous-
sind. consisting of father. mother and eight
children. was discovered to be enveloped in
flames. Two of the children, aged four and six
years. were burned to death. and another, aged
eight. was so badly burned that it cannot recov-
er. The rest of the family barely escaped with
their lives. The house and its contents we're
entirely consumed. The cause of the fire is IN
known.
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Richmond's T%ippecanoe Club.

RICHMOND, Aug. 1.-THE Harrison men of
40, the old Tippscanos fellows, organized. this
afternoon. but ali of them could not get there.
OF the ITO who signed the call only seventy
one were present, but there will be twice that
number enrolled, and more, too. Harmon B.
Payne was elected president; Joseph Bolla,
vice president; DIR. j. +. Hibberd, secretary, and
Wm. L. John, treasurer Of the club. which will
come out in force on the 23d. the day of the open
ing rally, when Governor Foraker is to be the
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epecfAl 20 the Indianapolis Journal
BLooxrSGroS, Ind. Aug. II.-This afternoon.
while George Monroe. . wsll-known deaf and
dumb man. living south Of town. was walking
along the railroad, . locomotive struck him.
knsckipe him from the track and causing instant
dsash- He was about forty years old, and was
from Kentucky.