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PiTTsBURG, June 1L-An atrocious outrage il
reported from Fair Chance. about two miles
from Uniontowu. samuel Humbert old resi-
dent or Fair Chance, was assaulted by masked
men at his residence at midnight, Saturday,
and Subjected to great fortunes TO make him dis
close where his money was secreted. At that
hour Humbert, who lives alone, was aroused by
q knock at his door, In response to his inquiries
as to who was there the men outside asked for
a drink Of water. When the old man opened
the door to comply with their request he was
seized and gagged. Two rufians then searched
the house but failed to find anything of value,
whereupon they commanded their captive to
surrender his money aud valuables. He in
sisted that he had no money. The two fends
then built fire ia the crate and, drawing the
old man up to it, roasted his feet until they
were bIistered and shockinely burned Still tho
old man protested that he had money. and
implored them to release him. They threatened
to set the hoose on fire II he did not confess.
After turning everything in the house upside
down and ripping up the carpet in their search
for money, they bound the old man hand and
foot and departed. Humbert, after q desperate
struggle, freed himself and gave the alarm. His
neiehbors quickly gathered and organized .
search party to hunt the rascsls down. The fu-
Ritives we're tracked q considerable distance,
and have, it 10 said been located. The COM
munity ia greatly excited over the outrage and
If the psf>k srstors are found tho chances are
that they viii be treated to dose of Western
Justice.
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Tn. Murder of Mail clerk sinclair.

BANGOR. Me-. June 1.-THE mystery of the
''mailcar murder" is gradually being cleared up.
IL is rumored that the two mail clerks have
made statements but the rumors cannot be sub
stantiated. Hayes is reported to have said that
q sudden quarrel came ND between Selins and
Sinclair about the handling of some mail at
Watervills, and both men were exceedingly
angry. Hard names were called by each man,
and blows followed That this Was the case,
scratches on the face Of the dead man and upon
Selins's face would seem to indicate. They
were quarreliog in front of the sorting table.
Suddenly. In ct of ungovernabls rage, Selins
seized q large knife which was used by the head
clerk in cutting Irvine and made plunge at Sim
clair, burying 1t deep in the side OF his breast.
Blood spurted from the wound in q stream.
Sinclair Was unconscious in . few moments.
They took him over to the mail bags and laid him
down. After the train started Sellins threw the
knife away, and this afternoon it was found.
Hayes saw the stabbing plainly. but it occurred
90 quickly that be was powerlsss to act 10 the
rlatter. This Is believed to be the story which
Hayes will tell in court. 1t IL also said that
Sellins confessed. this morning 20 the marshal,
that he committed the deed 10 self-defense. He
is alleged to have said that Sinclair had been
drinking. and when the quarrel arose Sinclair
walked the whole length OF the car aud attacked
him. Sinclair weighed over two hundred
pounds. while Sellins weighed but 40, and Was
afraid Of him. Sellins is much affected and
broken down.
The jury this evening rendered verdict that
Sinclair WAS stabbed 10 death by Selton.
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ENaLANp,s BuaBEAR.
Lord George Hamilton Furnishes Few Fig
ures ON tho Invasion Question.

Lord George Hamilton Furnishes . Few Fig
ures on the Invasion Question
LONDON, June lin the House Of Commons.
to-day. Lord George Hamilton. First Lord of the
Admiralty, stated that the calculation made in
regard to the number Of transports neces-
sary TO enable LOO. 900 men to land in England.
and to seize London by surprise, took into con-
sideration only the condition that such . feat
vas possible, that the whole army could disem-
bark simultaneously and when landed that it
would be capable of rapid movement The
estimate that ships with gross tonnage Of $50.
900 would be required for the transportation of
the invading force, he said, was the assumption
that il woOld be equal TO three army corps COM
prising cavalry and artillery.
Mr.. Childers asked, seeing the interest which
the subject was exciting that a detailed aud
authoritative statement be presented to Parlia-
ment
Mr.. Hapbury asked whether the naval and
military departments had consulted on the
subject
Lord George Hamilton replied that data had
been obtained thirteen years ago a. the result
those Of the transports department, which salts
overestimate the preparations necessary for
landing such force. Such an invading force
from the continent, he continued implied the
distributor of the invaders in ports hundreds
OF miles apart, with succsssful voyage OF not
not less than a week, instead Of q few hours,
and made without opposition from hostile
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GEORGE yANDERBILTs PROJECT.
The MilliOnaire's Son to Open Large Circu-
lating Library.

NEW YORK, June 1.-THE Vanderbilt boys
scenes to be determined to be something else
than mere millionaires. The understanding Is
that each 10 going TO choose some special hens-
faction and put 1t into operation. Cornelius
has already bulls and endowed . clubhouse for
railroad men. . hospital and school for women's
diseases-~>d-~--sse church. William K. and
two "a 80 marrieu sisters have erected q fine
hospital for cancer sufferers George w. Van
dsrbilt Is the next of the brothers to come
to the 'front.' He 10 paying for beautiful
building In Greenwich avenue for the New York
Free Circulating Library, although the source
Of the money has hitherto been kept IS secret
- possible. The house will be ready fos occu-
patton in July. and George will stock IL with
books to an extent which will make his invest
ment altogether about 500, 900.
George Vanderhilt 10 the studious and artistic
member OF the present generation OF Wander
bilts. His health has never been robust and
from boyhood he has led an indoor life. IL was
ae who made ND his mind. at twenty. to become
. journalist, and be went SO far as to secure a
promise OF an opening In o daily newspaper Of
nee ~ . reporter. Bis intention was to begin
ut the bottom OF the profession and WORK his
way up. II possible, TO eminence William H.
Vanderbilt was then alive. and he discouraged
she scheme. not because he objected TO his sons
choice OF employment. but because he antic-
ipated the scrutiny and criticism which would
be sure TO follow.
IF you can manage TO disguise yourself 80 ~
not to be recognized" he said. you might get .
fair opportunity. but under The circumstances
you would DO subjected to publicity. and pos
sibly ridicule. 50 that you could not do yourself
justice as . novics.'
So George abandoned the idea He is an
adab,e. unassuming well-Iiked young gentle
mau. with distinctly literary turn Of mind and
60 an bition 10 distin gnish himself 40 an author
Th< yandsrbilts have curious visitors, of
a. <xsar xilI
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No Change Since tho Recent Confereuos-
Brief Interview with Mr.. Platt.
Special to the INDIANAPOLIS Journal
NEW YoRK, June 1l-Thers has been ne
change here in the political situation since the
conference between the leaders on Friday
night and Saturday. It is evidsn,
that Mr.. Depew intends to allow the
use OF his name at Chicago by his frienda It 10
equally evident that they intend doing all they
can to unite the New York delegation on him.
and it is almost certain they will succeed in do
ing 90. Mr. Depew laughs aud banters with ev-
erybody over the presidential question. but ut
terly refuses to commit himself to . candidacy
or to . withdrawal from candidacy. He will 60
to Chicago on Friday, a day later than Senator
Platt's party. There has been some wonder
ment over the announcement that Miss Rachel
Sherman, daughter of Gen. W. I. Sherman. Is
going to Chicagoin SenatorPlstts private car, but
it does not appear that there Is any politics in it
Miss Rachel is going to Chicago to see the con-
vention with Mrs. Plat. and does not take much
interest either for or against her uncle Johns
candidacy. William Walter Phelps viii be In
the same party.
Senator Platt in an interview to-day. was
asked II the New York delegation had decided
on q course of action. "They have not. said
Mr.. Piatt They have had no meeting ss yet
"Will they support Chauncey NJ. Depewr
'That will depend entirely upon Mr.. Depew.
He has not signified his intention to stand for
the nomination
If he should declare his purpose to stand,
what theni7
THAT will depend upon circumstances"
at is rumored that you favor the candidacy
Of Gen. Russell A. Alesr, of Michigan; il it
truel"
II have no preferences
''What about the talk OF giving the second
place to the Hon. Levi p. Morton7'
"Mr. Morton is strong man." said Mr.. Platt,
meditatively. ''If the head of the ticket goes 70
the West, then we can't say what else may hap
MANI
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And that Crisis Cannot Be Much Longer
sAverted-The Malsdy Thought to Have
Passed Bey ond Control of the Physicians.
Lord Hamilton Reduces the Invasion of
England to a Matter of Figures.
The Causes Of the Trouble Between the Sultan
of Zanzibar and Italy-Bishop 0'Dwyer
Writes Another Threatening Letter.



His AiImsut Thought To BE Approaching q
Crisis--New Phases of the Disease.
BERLIN, June 1.-THE National Zeitung says:
''The insertion Of the canuA in the Emperor's
throat causes difficulty because the trachea has
become so enlarged that the tube no longer fills
it completely. and the pus coming from the ND
per part can thus flow into the air tubes. To
prevent this rubber ring has been fitted on
the canuls 30 as TO fill the space between the
tube and the wall of the trachea. In order to
remedy the dryness Of the throat arising from
the difficulty in swallowing, the Emperor takes
frequent sips. day and night of lukewarm milk
and whisky"
LONDON. June 1.-THE ST. James Gazette's
Berlin correspondent takes . decidedly pessi-
mistic view of the condition of the German EN-
peror. Wide credeuce, be says. has been given
to rumors circulated during the last week that
his Majesty was rapidly failing. and evidence of
tho truth Of these runors has been abund-
ant from unusual and uniooked-fos
sources. There is little doubt, the CORE
spondent believes. that a crisis is near
at hand. growing out of fresh complications in
the disease. with which the doctors are unable
The official bulletins fail to make clear in their
osteusible explanations tho necessity for the
new and extremely complicated canula which
was inserted in the Emperor's throat today
and the inference is that the Emperor's disease
has developed phases entirely beyond the ability
of the doctors to comprehend or remedy.
The Emperors difficulty in swallowing con-
tinues and increases. though his condition was
slightly improved this evening. DR.. Howell
has returned to duty at his Majesty's bedside.
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4 KANSAS WAR.
Serious State of Affairs in Stevens County,
Caused by Railway Bond Election.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
TOPEKA, June ia telegram was received
to-day by Governor Martin. from Brigadier gen.
eral Murray informing him OF the alarming
state of affairs that exists in Stevens county.
on the frontier, caused by railway
bond election. The towns Of Woodsdale and
Hugoton are located about two miles apart.
aud . bitter feeling has always existed. growing
ont OF county-ssat fight The telegram gives
details Of . shooting which occurred in HuRoton.
r. L. Jones, the deputy sheriff who is . Woods
dale man, the constable Of Woodsdals town
ship, and another officer, rode into Hugoton
and attempted to assassinate Sam ROBIN
sop and j. G. Chamberlain, chairman Of
the board Of countYrommissioner They pre-
tended to have variants for the arrest of the
parties, but instead Of serving the warrants by
the usual prot ess they drew their revolvers and
opened fire upon the marshal and the chairman
Of the board The FIRE was returned and the
attacking party retreated. One man was Sc
riously wounded. Both towns are now armed
to the teeth, and bloodshed may follow.
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Causes OF Puttkamer,s Mathematician

BERLIN, June 1.-THE North German Gazette
denies that the Emperor demanded OF Herr Won
Putskamer explanations of his administration of
his Office. The imperial rescript, beyond giving
notice Of the Emperor's assent to the quinquen-
NAL bill. only added that the Emperor assumed
that the freedom OF electors was carefully
guarded by the representatives Of the govern
ment, in order to avoid everything like pressure
upon voters. Herr Won Puttkamer's report
proved that most of the complaints were ground
less; that few OF corrupt practices had been
Herr Won Puttkamsr did not cling to his Office.
On the contrary, he had intended to resign when
the present Emperor came to the throne but
was delayed in effectinR his purpose because his
colleagues urged him not to resign until the
Emperor's health improved
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Hanged by a Mob.

EVANSVILLE. Ind. June lL-At Henderson,
KY, twelve miles below here, at o'clock this
morning, James Foster, colored. was taken from
on Thursday morning at the instance of John
Howard, charged with q criminal assault upon
the latters little egnt-year-old daughter, . few
miles from Henderson, in tho country. Foster,
on being arrested, strenuously denied his guilt
found AS the quiet little city was asleep at
midnight 200 Kentuckians. mounted on horse
back and armed to the teeth to repel Official re-
sistance. rode into the city Pulling up at the
Jail, they made break for the iron doors, and,
before the jailer was fully alarmed. they were
inside. Breaking down the cell-door, they
dragged the prisoner to the scene OF his crime
and hung him.
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why Mr.. Walsh Left France.

NEW YORK. June 1L-Thomas Walsh. the
freshman who was said to be implicated in a
plot similar to that which resulted in the MUIR
der Of Lord Cavandish and Secretary Burk, in
Phoenix Park, Dublin. in 1881, arrived in New
York to-day. He came on the La Normandie.
of the French line. under the assumed name Of
NJ. W alters. He was met by several well-known
Irish Nationalist and was driven &c the Hotel
Albert. F. Z. McKenna. of the Chicago Clan ma
Gael, was on the same steamer. While In
France. Walsh was Swallowed by English de-
tectives. who discovered the details of tho sup-
posed plot Walsh it Is said. admitted to the
Scotland Yard representatives the existence Of
France.
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GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
Statement of the Cause Of the Quarrel ]
tween Italy and Zanzibar.

Statement OF the Cause OF the Quarrel Be-
tween Italy and Zanzibar.
ROME, June lin the Chamber of Deputies
to-day. the government made statement in
reference to the differences between Italy and
Zanzibar. The late Sultan, it appears. coded
territory to the Italian Commercial Company.
but the cession Was subsequently, partly re-
voked. The present Sultan, on succeeding to
the throne, wrote to King Humbert, who replied
to the communication. The Sultan. upon re-
ceipt of King Humbert's reply. neglected the Gus
tomary forms. which action was intolerable.
The consul WAS compelled to haul down tho flag
and demand satisfaction. The consul recon-.
mends that the satisfaction take the form of
a cession Of territory to Italy. He adds that
the presence in Zanzit ar of representatives of
powers friendly TO Italy is greater reason why
she should obtain the satisfaction due her.
After Italy shall have been satisfied she will be
able to examine other matters in dispute be-
tween the two countries, notably tho question in
regard to the territory which was coded by the
late Sultan.
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was elected president In an address he favored
unity Of Methodist bodies.

was elected president In an address he favored
unity OF Methodist bodies.
Temple, the American won the professional
bicycle race at Berlin yesterday.
The Paris Gaulols says the Count of Paris
will meet the German Grown Prince at Ems.
Mr. Andrew Carnegie and party. including
MIR. Blaine. arrived az Grantham last evening.
Their tour thus far has been very enjoyable.
In the French Senats. yesterday. the recruit
ing bill passed the first reading The Senate
also adopted the proposal that the cost OF the
Paris police fall upon the State budget.
The loeusts are advancing through Aleiers in
compact mass, over twelve miles long by six
in breadth. A panic prevails in the province of
Constantine. The valley of Guelma has been
devastated by the locusts.
A shoemaker named Albert Wettber has been
arrested at Crimitzschar, Saxouy. on the charge
Of having murdered banker of WATERFOWL, in
the State of New York, United States. on Aug.
%, 1856 The crime was committed for the
purpose Of robbery, and the murderer secured
$4,000 Wettber has since lived in various
parts OF Germany. An anonymous letter to the
authorities stating that Wettber was the crimi-
nal led to the arrest
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RACINE. Wis, june u.-John Zachar, jr,
son Of . wealthy Bohemian farmer living in Mt.
Pleasant township, north, has not tasted food
for twenty-three days During the greater por-
ton Of that time he has done arduous farm
work, but has crown SO weak that anything
more laborious than light chores sxhausts him.
He talks nationally and gives other reason for
his abstinence than that he is not hungry. Two
doctors have been treating him. but their efforts
to induce him 10 take food have SO far proved
unavailine 1t is thought his self-imposed fast
is pronounced symptom Of insanity, although
there are no other indications Of mental weak
ness. Insanity has run in the family for several
generations. Zacher IL fully six feet in height,
and has been very powerful man. His Clothes
which fitted him a month ago. now hang loosely
on him. His limbs and body have shrunken
away to a marked degree. The doctors do not
think no can live long,
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from his nomination being strong one. 10 is the
reverse. Thurman Is indeed weak In Ohio.
We do not put Sherman forward because Thur
man Is 10 be feared. but because Mr.. Sherman In
the strongest aud best equipped man in the
field. We claim be can carry greater vote 10
the doubtful States than any other man. and IL
nominated be will certainly command the full
strength Of his party, and thus assure victory
Mr.. Cappellars reason for believing Thurman
weak IN Ohio was given a. the secret bitterness
toward the old Roman long rursed by many
leading Ohio Democratic
Ayers representatives. Frank Fl. hecker and
George II. Hopkins. allowed il to be inferred
that they were conducting still hunt. They
were jubilant over the expressions OF PaKick
Eean and other Irsh-Americans favoriug
Aleer in preference to Gresham. Mr.. Hecker
limited that surprises were in store. Az nearly
az could be judged by surface indications. the
Alger agents have their eyes on Illinois. hoping
to divide the apparently solid Gresham phalanx
in this State by capturing at least portion Of
the old supporters of Logan.
Congressman S. V. White of Brooklyn. N.
Y. was one of the political lookers-on at the
Grand Pacific to night He said: ''Chauneey
NJ Depsws name will be presented to the con-
venton. and in the first ballot be will no doubt
receive the full vote of New York Afterwards
] do not believe his friends will persist, and the
members of the New York delegation will
scatter many ways as there are candidates-
Between ten and twenty-five Of them will 90 to
Senator Sherman"
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knights of Pythias.

CINcINNATI June 1.-THE streets are gay
this morning with the red plumes Of the Knights
meeting OF this week. Upon arrival they are
escorted to the headquarters on Walnut street,
where entire business block is fitted up 40 q
reception and dininR-hall. After feeding tho
hungry, they are assigned to permanent quarters
Tor the meeting. Inc great parade, which Is
tofore accomplished. is set for Wednesday after
noon. Already workmen have covered the en-
tire twenty fve-foot sidewalk in front of the
government building, extending from Walnut to
Main, with an immense reviewing stand, from
which the supreme chancellor aud other digni
taries will review the procession.
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The Cincinnati Liquor prosecutions.

CIHcISNATT, June 1l.--More than one hun
dred and fifty warrants were served to-day upon
saloon keepers for selling liquors yesterday. So
FAR tho issuing of warrants and the giving Of
bonds are the only forms Of punishment inflicted
for the violations of the Law. Five trials have
been had, with one conviction. two aequittals,
and two disaeresments of the jury. The con
talk Of abandoning all effort to prosecute. ~ 1t
Is found that where no testimony in defense 10
offered. and where the testimony for the State
is clear and unmistakeble, the jurors rsfuss to
render verdict OF guilty. There 10 . PROPOSE
ton to take the cases to the Common Pleas
Courts. where different system prevails for %.
lectine iuries.
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NEW YORK. juno 1l.-Ali the fathers in the
city went on strike this morning for better
wages and shorter hourA Their demands are
81 . day and nine hours work, except Saturday,
when the hours are fixed at eight At present
the wages are about % . day, lower than they
have ever been before Committees were APP
pointed to visit the employers to-day and they
will report ~ meeting tonighs. Plans will
Of the strike. Five firms have ascsded to the
demands Of che etgtkers.
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Dem.n,ed Man Held for identification

BEsKLEMAN. Neb, juno ia man about
sixty four years old. and supposed from papers
Wsno, Kan, is now held by the authorities here
awaiting news from some Of his friends or rsla-
tives. His mind seems entirely gone. a. the re-
suit Of the terrible experience In the quicksands
of the Republican river. farmer coming to
town yesterday found him buried to the arm
pits In the sand, and slowly sinking deeper
With great difficulty, and in spite OF the most
determined resistance on the strangers part. he
was rescued and brought 20 Benkleman. A
thousand dollars in currency was found ina belt
around his person.
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Threats from bishop O,Dvysr.

DUBLIN. June l..-Bishop ODwysr. Of Linn.
erick, has written another letter in relation to
the Pops's rescript. in which he vehemently re-
iteratss his statements 10 his letter to the
Mayor Of Limerick In regard TO tho,e who re-
fuse to abide by the terms of tho rescript, and
denounces all those who refuse to obey the
Pope n desperate men. The Bishop hints
that he will sxcommunicate such schismetical
pensioners OF his diocese who disobey the re-
script. The ISLANDERS directed against himself.
he says. are malicious lies. concocted By the
leaders 1T the agitation Ia order TO prejudice
his spiritual authority. He says no has alwayS
been Nationalist. but does not accept disobedi-
enes Of the Pope a. test OF fealty TO the cause.