The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-08-05
NEWS IN SUNDAYS JOURNAL.
Resume Of the Principal Home and Foreign
Events Recorded in the Issue of AUG. 4.

The report that the Servian reserves had
been called out was an error.
The total circulation of money in the
United States Aug was 81 ,319. oSC. 9S7.
John X. G. Pitkin. of Louisiana has been
appointed minister To the Argentine Re-
public.
A tight occurred between the Dutch and
Sumatrans, in which number of the former
We're killed.
An epidemic of bloody fiux has appeared
at Carthage, ILL.,. aud $50 cases are reported,
mostly among children.
The President has rendered the collector
snip or the port of New Orleans to ex-GoY-
ernor II. G. Yarmouth.
1t is reported that Berner. the Cincinnati
boy. murderer. has broken down from over
work IN the Ohio penitentiary-
Near Fort Wayne, Ind. Henry Beight.
farmer. was thrown in front of the knives
of a moving reaper and mangled so badly
that be died.
J. A Gehers, building contractor, Cleve-
land. O.. and Mrs. George stephan. wife of
one of Gehers's masons, deserted their
families and eloped together.
The United States Fish Commission is en-
gagged in collecting the fish from the over
flows of the Mississippi river, and distrib-
uting them. Otherwise they would be lost
when the pools dry up in the fall
General Grenfell almost annihilated the
, Derylshes yesterday. Fifteen hundred
were killed, including Wad-el-J uni. the
leader, and his principal lieutenants. Only
three hundred lighting men are left.
Base:ball-Baltimore. 6; Cincinnati. 2.
Athletics. 3; Louisville, O. Brooklyn, Ii; st.
Columbus. 4; Cleveland, 2; Chicago, 1; 1ndI-
annapolis, s; Pittsburg, g; New York, Is;
Philadelphia, s.
The tifteen-year-oldw wife of Robert Deer
ing, OF Lexington, KY. took advantage of
his absence to draw $500 from bank. collect
ali jewelry and valuables, aud start for
San Francisco. in which city he met and
married her. He started in pursuit. He
thinks her conduct is attributable to the
persuaSions OF . young man with whom she
was acquainted before her marriage.
IFronN The Second Edition of Sundays Jo,unai.l
Mr.. Halstead Welcomed Home.
CINCINNATI, Aug. ga reception to Mr..
Murat Halstead, of the Commercial Ga
zette, upon his return from Europe was
given tonight by the Republican clubs of
Hamilton county, In Music Hall. The
great hall was tastefully decked with flags
and steamers of the national colors. The
lower floor was entirely given up to the
were filled with ladies and their escorts.
The clubs marched from their respective
quarters, and as they entered with their
bands, the enthusiasm of the crowd was
cupied by large number of gentlemen de-
The entrance of Mayor Mosby
s snTs Sf Mr. the Hasseaa Mss snn
taneous with the coming of one of the
largest clubs. bearing a transparency with
the legend, "Halstead, Welcome Home,"
A wild scene of waving of hats and hand
kerchiefs. and of people rising and cheer
ing. followed. The appearance of Governor
Foraker renewed the enthusiastic welcome.
MI. Halstead never appeared in better
health, and with a trifie of nervousness at
such demonstration. he took his seat beside
the Mayor. When all the clubs had been
seated. Mayor Mostly made a welcoming adj
dress, containing illusions to the hpnored
guests fearlessness as journalist and
suggestion of the usefulness of such quail
Ity In the Senate of the United States.
When Mr. Halstead arose TO reply he had
most battered reception. which contln-
ued several minutes, during which the as
semblage of five thousand arose and
cheered and cheered again. He said:
am both gratified and surprised at the mani
fesration before me tonight, and 1 can answer
the question 10 how I am by saying very
well indeed. Concerning the action or the Sem
ate in my case, which HIS Honor has referred TO,
public concerned about. The action by the Sen
ate was, so far as the Republicans opposed me,
largely owing TO misapprehensions which was
unable at the time TO correct There was also
evidence IN some cases OF personal feeling that
did not do me justice, but, however intended
the part of those who rejected me, cheerfully
and sincerely recognize the fact that they did
me kindness. 1 have been abroad on my own
important 10 myself. the restoration of my
health. The President had difficulty in find
ing suitable man for the place in the Hon. Vim.
Walter Phelps. gentleman admirably qualified
to discharge the duties OF that office, as has
been proven by his excellent work in the Samoan
conference.
Touching the inquiry as to whether I am
candidate for the United States Senate, do not
wish 70 have that urged upon the people. That
Is matter for consideration after the Republic
an victory. which confidently expect in No
vember by the triumphant reelection of Gov.
"A
erai Assembly. do not think it possible for the
people OF Ohio to permit the law.making power
OF the State To pass into the hands OF the Demo-
Gratis. There is nothing in the recent history OF
the party to warrant such action. When this
Republican Legislature is elected, II the Repub-
hcans in 1t shall think that would be good
representative man--that In their good judgment
IL would he a good thing TO elect me Senator of
the United states-I should regard it as a great
honor and attempt to perform the duties OF the
Office TO the best OF my ability But the object to
be aimed at. however. and which cannot be too
clearly and strongly stated is not any individ-
ual triumph. but to make sure that Ohio shall be
hereafter represented In the Senate of the United
States by two Republicans. That is an object
worthy OF any Republicans ambition. No per-
sonal ambition should be permitted to interfere
with that object. 1t is my hope to help to win
clean Republican victory in a straight Repub-
lican fight. and TO make the tight on the ground
OF sustaining the national administration of
President Harrison and the State administration
of Governor Foraker.
The more / have Travelled abroad, and the
more have become acquainted with the people
aud affairs or other nations the higher has been
my appreciation or the cOnCltlOnS or LIE In our
country. where, however diverse may be the
fortunes OF the people, their opportunities are
far greater than in any foreigns country. Speak
ing for myself, while understanding that we have
no occasion to be sorry for the Germans, the
French, or the English, who occupy some Of the
most favored portions OF the globe and have at
tained a splendid civilization, must say that
nave an unfeigned preference both Tor the climate
anu the diet or the United States OF America.
Mr.. Halstead's address was listened to
with interest and frequently applauded.
Mr.. w. I'll. Parham, on behalf of the
colored people of Hamilton county, and
OF Ohio, made brief address, telling why
the eolored people followed with prayers
the ship that carried him abroad, and well
coined his restored return. 1t was, he said,
because the colored people were not guilty
of ingratitude, and Mr.. Halstead had al
ways been the colored mans friend. Mr.
Parham Is colored man. a teacher in the
public schools of Cincinnati.
Mr.. Nj. A. Jac0bi of the Freie Presse. fol-
lowed with a welcoming speech on behalf
of the press.
1t was after 10 o'clock when Governor
Foraker arose to make his address The
Governor said his duty was an unnecessary
one. He was 10 welcome Mr. Halstead on
behalf of the Republicans of Ohio. lint Mr.
Halstead knew he was welcome long be-
fore this time.
He went on to speak of the extent and
earnestness of this demonstration. such "a
MAS seldom accorded to any one not a great
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