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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-20

Lykens, Pa, Senior Vice President of the
department, and Mrs. Eva NJ. Evans, De-
partment President, and Mrs. Edible Lynch,
Secretary, who arrived from Allegheny this
morning. and department headquarters at
the Ebbitt were thronged with delegates.
Mrs. Evans thinks the Relief Corps will
keep up q good showing in comparison
with that of the Grand Army of the State
in general
Nearly 100 of the Pennsylvania posts are
quartered at Camp Farragut, in Garfield
Park, but few of them are from the western
part of the State. Those that have arrived
or reported up to the present time fn from 1oH in
and around Pittsburg, are posts 1872, 12S,
236, SO, 157, Al, 151, 54S, III. Hays Post
is expected to arrive this evening The
blockade on the railroads still continues,
and it is evident now that some of the old
soldiers from the West will not reach the
city In time for the parade tomorrow. No.
on the B. & o. road, which is due this
evening, has no less than 27 sections.
The accidents with all this close running
of trains have been almost none and the
two or three that have occurred have been
very slight. One of the theater companies
that should have been here this morning has
not shown up yet and will do well If it
reaches the city in time for the performance
tomorrow evening. A vast audience was
kept waiting at the National until nearly 10
o'clock, when the manager came before the
curtain and announced that he did not know
where his company was, but added kindly
that tickets would be good when it got here.
The illumination tonight exceeded any
thing that has ever been seen in Washing
ton before. The streets are surging sea or
human beings of ali sexes. ages and colors,
and the mere roar of the tramping feet is
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-20
HIS WIFE WON THE FIGHT.
How j. ID. Hicks Was Aided to His Nomina-
tion by Mrs. Hicks Efforts.


How j. ID. Hicks Was Aided to His Nomina-
tion by Mrs. Hicks Efforts.
HARRISBURG, Sept. l9.-[Speciah &c.
II. Morse, of Blair, and D. G. Myers. of
Cambria, Republican conferees in the
Twentieth Congressional district, in COM
pany with Hon. J. D. Hicks, of Altoona,
the Republican nominee for Congress in
that district, tonight filed with the Secre-
tary of the Commonwealth Mr.. Hicks
nomination papers, which contain nearly
1000 names of Republican voters of the
district. Of the names filed 300 are from
Cambria county, 150 from Bedford, 250 from
Somerset and the remainder from Blair.
Mr.. Hicks claims that the filing of these
papers places his name on the official ballot
beyond question.
'My wife won me the nomination" said
Mr. Hicks to a DISPATCH reporter in speak
ing of the long and bitter struggle which
was made for the honor. CATER days OF
balloting without choice, finally became
disheartened and was about ready to give
up the fight. One morning Mrs Hicks
arose at o'clock and drove through the
rain to Bedford, forty-two miles from AL
toona, where the Congressional Conference
was being held. She arrived at Bedford
about 10 o'clock, and the minute Congress-
man Scull, OF Somerset, one or my oppo-
nents, saw her, he said to a friend.
There's Mrs Hicks, that means the nomi-
nation of her husband Mrs. Hicks pres
ence put backbone into me. I again took
hope and felt encouraged. She called my
conterees together and told them of the sac
rifces We had made to get the nomination:
Her forcible pleadings in my behalf held
my conterees together and they never left
me. The next morning was nominated. L
am satisfied would not have been nomina-
ted if it had not been for my wife.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-20
MILLIONS IN A MINING DEAL
Creede's Bullion Producers Pass Into t
Hands of Wealthy Syndicate.

Creede's Bullion Producers Pass Into the
Hands of a Wealthy syndicate.
DENVER, Col, Sept 19.-[SpeciaL IAN
enormous mining deal has just been con-
summated whereby half dozen of Creede's
mines will in the future be operated by a
syndicate of Ohio and Pennsylvania capi-
talista The mines purchased are the New
York, Amethyst, Hillsdale, Golden Eagle
and Hidden Treasures properties The
group will be consolidated into one huge
concern with a capital of $40, O,OO0, 900 under
the name of the Amethyst Consolidated
Company.
The amount of money involved in the
purchase Of properties and the settlement
of differences is placed at So, 1000, 900, and
the deal is the largest ever consumma ated.
For some time past very little has been
printed concerning Creede, which was
probably caused by desire of capitalists
to purchase the smaller properties. Judge
William Gelder and Hon. L. l. Bailey, it
is understood, have perfected arrangements
whereby the Little Maid and King Solomon
Companies will secure control of several
prominent mines within the next few days
at a sum involving millions.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-20
VAST GAPING CRATERS.
A Strange Story That Suggests the Imagin-
ary Tales Of Orange Blossom-Dreadful
Happenings on the Prairies Of Illinois
Two Acres Sink Out of Sight.

A Strange Story That Suggests the Imagin-
ary Tales Of Orange B1ossom-Dreadful
Happenings on the Prairies Of Illinois
Two Acres Sink Out of Sight.
KoKoMo, ILL, Sept 19.-In the village
of Jerome, eight miles east Of this city,
early yesterday morning the residents were
thrown from their beds by terrific e1plo-
sion. Rushing to the doors and windows,
they were Mortified to find that q
quarter of mile away at the
junction of Wilmot river and Lily creek,
fully two acres of ground had disappeared
from sight. The vast gaping crater was
filled with a seething boiling mass of flame,
roaring like mighty Niagara For 1S
hours the fire ragged with unabated fury,
and the panic-stricken villagers began to
abandon their homes.
Three weeks ago IN the midst of o pro-
tracted drought, the dry wells of that vi
cinity suddenly and mysteriously filled up,
and now from every we'll within a radius
of mile water is flowing out the tops of
the pumps. The earth is saturated with
water that oozes up to the surface. accompa-
MED by gaseous substance which keeps
the water constantly bubbling and boiling.
Cellars are filled with water and gas, and
fires cannot be lighted for fear of e1plo-
slOns. In consequence the residents were
compelled to eat cold food and sit in dark
ness at night The water comes in such
volumes as to be beyond control, and the
foundations Of several houses have been
washed out.
The panic-stricken villagers have nearly
all fed, fearing repetition of last nights
explosion. Hundreds from this and adjoin-
ing counties gathered at the scene to-day to
witness the apparently supernatural vista
tion. The earth for miles is full of gas, and
the boys for the last two weeks have been
driving hollow reeds in the ground for
miniature gas wells These when ignited
produce a flame 10 to IL feet in height.
A farmer had 80 head of steers in lot
where the explosion occurred last night, and
not one of them has since been seen. The
supposition is that the cattle either sank
into the earth, or in their fright attempted
to swim the swollen river and were swept
away by the torrent.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-20
rFroM A STAFF CORRESPONDENT J

WASHINGTON, Sept 19.-The tramp,
tramp, tramp of thousands of feet, the
footing of bands the beating of drums,
sporadic cheers of spectators as some
famous or familiar post marched Dy and
the constant Changing of cable car bells
made Pennsylvania avenue perfect
pandemonium of deaening discords to-day,
except for tie short time when the parade,
6 miniature one compared to that which
will occur tomorrow, held portion of the
street for its own use, and when the cars
and crowd were shut out by stretches of
ropes. 1t was a grand day for the begin
ming OF the festivities of reunion of the
Grand Army, and it was a fitting day for
the dedication of that beautiful Govern
ment meadow which has been known for
long years as the "Wh1te Lot, but which
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-20
ARKANSAS NEGROES REBEL

Against the New Election Law and Threat
en- a War of Annihilation.
LITTLE Rock, Ark, Sept 19.-Advices
have just reached here from Calhoun county
that there Is general uprising of negroes
in Campagnolles township. The negroes are
dissatisfied with the new election law and
have threatened to annihilate every white
man, woman, and child in the township.
Captain James, an old and respected citi-
zen, went to meeting of the blacks Satur-
day evening and tried to pacify them. A
general fight ensued. Captain James was
shot in the leg, four negroes were killed
and several more wounded. More trouble
is looked for, as the blacks are desperate
and in the hands of bad men.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-20
SOLDIER BOYS
/ AND VETERANS
Tramp Along the Streets of
the Capital Many Thou
sand Strong.
THE GRAND ARMY PLACE
Dedicated With Imposing Ceremonies
at Washington.
THE GRAND ARMY PLACE

Vice President Morton Represents the
President in the Programme Of Exer-
cises-Addresses by Commander in
Chief Palmer and Others-Candidate
in the Field for the Highest Office in
the Order-Stirring Scenes at the Ma
tional Encampment-Hosts Of Battle
Scared Men Talk Over Events Of
Nearly Thirty Years Ago-Armies Of
People Arrive to Witness To-day's
Parade-Penasylvania Will Be Repre-
sented in the Parade-Over a Hun
dred OF Her Posts Now on the Ground
The "Tirst Defenders" There-Inci-
dents OF the First Day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-20
ANOTHER SEARLES SENSATION.
A Man Whom Hopkins Hired to Keep
Witness Sues for His Pay.

A Man Whom Hopkins Hired to Keep
Witness Sues for His Pay.
BOSTON, Sept 19.-Although the great
will contest of Hopkins versus Searles, in
which were involved the millions of the
late widow of Mark Hopkins, was settled
several months ago, it is possible that the
public may be surprised with an even
greater sensation. This time the scene is
the courts of Suffolk county.
Lowell Mason Markham has sued Edward
F. Searles, of Methuen, the heir of Mrs.
Mark Hopkins Searles, for 50, 657 for services
rendered in looking after witnesses in the
will case, particularly one George Williams,
otherwise George Wilson, otherwise called
Dearborn" 1t is said that the work
which Markham undertook to do was to
keep Williams, alias Wilson, alias Dear
born, away from Massachusetts, during the
progress of the hearing over the probate of
the will. Maxham worked with Searles in
the upholstery business 25 years ago, and
acquaintance has been kept up since.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-20
A Johnstown Murderer Surrenders.

JoHNsTowN, Sept 19-[ Special ]-Oliver
w. Roberts, who killed Farmer Jacob W.
Ross by striking him with a stone two
weeks ago, has been in hiding ever since.
To-day he walked into police headquarters
and gave himself up, saying he had been
working on farm near town ever since.
He had become tired of the suspense
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-20
Too LATE FOB THE TICKET.

Nomination Papers of Venango Democratic
Candidates Filed Behind Time.
. FRANKLIN, PA, Sept 19-[Special J.
1t became known to-day that the Chairman
of the Democratic County Committee OF
Venango county had failed to file the nomi-
nation certificates for members of Assem-
bly,, and consequently they cannot be law
fully printed on the regular Democratic
tickets.
They were not filed until September Il
Papers have been numerously signed asking
for some legal relief from the consequences
of this informality, but how this will help
matters out is not made clear.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-20
TRIED A TRIPART1rE POSITION.

General Winston to Be Custodian of Demo-
cratic Funds in Illinois.
CHICAGO, Sept 19.-General F. H. Win
ston, ex-Minister to Persia, accepted to-day
the tripartite post of Treasurer for the
local Democracy, the Illinois State Demo-
cratic Committee and the Western branch
of the National Democratic Committee. 1t
is reported he made conditions that every
dollar collected in Illinois for campaign
purposes should be expended in this State,
and that the total be divided equally, one
third each, to go to the Cook county Dem
ocracy, the State Campaign Committee and
the Western National SUBJ Committee.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-20

lHHHY not buy your Fall
lMH Overcoat at once? We
uu have them ready to put
on. Will they fit? Are
they we'll made? Are they
correct style? How can you
know this unless you see for
yourself. We believe you have
confidence in our statements,
we are sure of it-from your
continued patronage. Season
after season you are buying
your Made-to-Measure Suits.
Why not try us for Fall Over
coats? Why not a five or ten
dollar bill additional in your
exchequer. You'll save that
much, our word for it.
To-day's story on Made-to-
Measure Clothing: We're filled
with orders. An increase every
day. The goods, prices our
fitting and workmanship must
be satisfactory, else we would
not be having many more Or
ders than last year:
WANAMAKER & BROWN,
ANDERSON BLOCK.
se1o
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-20
Hatch Opens the Erie Campaign.

ERIE, Pa, Sept. 19.-Congressman Hatch,
of Missouri, opened the Democratic CAM
paign in the Twenty-sixth Congressional
District tonight in this city to large
audience. He delivered an able address
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-20
MAILER Is IN IT.
He Files His Papers as an Independent Can
didate for Congress.

didate for Congress.
HARRISBURG, Sept. 19.-[ Special -
Thomas McCully, of Philadelphia, to-day
filed in the Office of the Secretary of the
Commonwealth the nomination papers of
Congressman William McAleer as an inde-
pendent candidate for Congress in the Third
district The papers are indorsed by citi-
zens of every division in the ward.
Nomination papers were also filed by
John W. Robbins, real estate dealer, an
independent Democratic candidate for the
Legislature in the Fourth ward, Philadel-
phia,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-20
Run Down by Trains,

John Springer was run down and killed by
a train in the Walls yards early yesterday
morning. Thomas Hickey, section boss,
was killed by a freight train at Beck's Run
on the Pemickey road. His head was cut
off
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-20
INDIANA's GERRYMANDER.

Judge Bundy Orders That Elections. Be
Held Under the Laws of 1879.
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept 19.-Judge Bundy.
of the Henry County Circuit Court, at New
Castle, to-day, decided unconstitutional the
gerrymander of 1886 and 1891 by the In
diana Legislature. He instructed election
officers to post all election notices under
the laws Of 1879. &
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-20
Were You Ever at I'll Liberty Street?

An exclusive furniture business, insuring
a large and complete line. We invite in
spection. SoHoENEoK & Son,
I'll Liberty street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-20

stone State will have no less that ID, 200
men in line.
First Defenders to the Front.
The old "First Defenders" too, will be
given the post of honor on the right of the
right line. The parade will be in double
column, one column on each side of the car
tracks on the avenue, and the right column
will be at that side of the avenue which is
known as the popular and respectable side.
The Massachusetts Sixth, which is the rival
of the "First Defenders" for the honor of
having first responded to the call for troops
and of reaching Washington, will be given
the right of the left column.
The "First Defenders" are composed of
the Ringgold artillery, of Reading; the
Washington artillery and National Light
Lewiston, and the Allen Infantry, of Allen
town. The proclamation of President
Lincoln calling for rs, 600 troops was issued
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-20

which was enthusiastically received.
Joseph G. Sibley, candidate for Congress,
also spoke. Just one year ago to-day
Congressman w. L. Scott died.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-20

CAMS shoes wear and look well. Try
them-603 Market street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-20
LILY WHITE CANDIDATES.

Republicans in the Lone Star State Object to
Clarks Endorsement.
FE WORTH, Tex, Sept. 19.-Chairman
Gillespie. of the State Executive Commit
tee of the Lily White faction of the Re-
publican party, has issued lengthy circu-
lar repudiating the action of the Ft. Worth
Democratic Gubernatorial candidates and
calling upon "All true Republicans" to
support the Lily White candidate, Mr..
Houston.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-20

Visit every Drygoods, and Carpet
Store in Pittsburg and Allegheny.
See the styles, qualities and prices.
Then come to Allegheny and note
the difference in your favor. Think
a minutel You'll decide that such
bargains as these are not equaled any
where:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-20

Continued on Eighth PagA
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-20

stone State will have no less that 1900
men in line.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1892-06-30
NebrasI4ans Wide Awake.

OMAHA, Neb., June 30.-The members
OF the Republican state central commit
tee are gathering here to-day for the pur.
pose of fixing the time and place for the
Forthcoming state convention. The grow
ing strength of the Alliance and Democ-
racy i'll Nebraska will make the coming
gathering of more than ordinary import
ance. The question of the apportioning
OF representation is one which will require
the most careful consideration by the
committee. Ii the vote cast for Post
should be the basis for representation
some of the counties will be entitled to as
many as twenty votes more than ever
before. In the Post campaign many Re-
pubicans who had left the ranks in other
returned, and it is held that
these temporary absentees are entitled to
be counted. The question will he to de-
termine to what man the true strength of
the Republican party was enlisted and
to make his vote the basis Of representa-
ton in the convention.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1892-06-30
The New Chairman,

CHICAGO, June 30.-William j. Camp
bell, the new chairman OF the Republican
national committee, is native OF Penn
aylvania. His family came to Chicago
when he was young. Mr.. Campbell's s
home has always been in the city. He
attended the North western university at
Evanston, and also entered the university
Of Pennsylvania, but owing to ill health
did not continue in the latter institution
beyond his junior year. Entering the
office OF the firm OF Goudy & Chandler,
be studied law with that firm. In 1870
he formed law partnership with Jacob
r. Curtis under the firm name of Camp.
bell & Curtis, which firm still exists. Mr..
Campbell has always taken an active in
terest in politics, but has held but one
political position, that of state senator.
He was elected in 1878 and served eight
years.
Mr.. Campbell's residence is in the sub
urb of Riverside, and he is president of
the board Of village trustees. lie is man
in the prime of life, of large proportions,
we'll known about town, and of the class
of politicians who are undemonstratjve
but alert.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1892-06-30
TERRITORIAL TIpS.
Silver City has q hambeau club.

Silver City has a tiambeau club.
Deacon Sanford has quit Albuquerque
and gone to Denver. He will be missed.
Hon. A. A. Freeman has consented to
deliver the address at Socorro on the
Fourth of July.
1t is whispered around that the "Cash
Entry" works, at Cerrillos, may soon
start up again with good force.
The first rain of importance which has
fallen at Silver City for more than two
months came Saturday afternoon.
The st. Louis Republic publishes an
interview with Mr.. Tdus L. Fielder, of
New Mexico, on the silver question.
Very little ore is coming in these days,
the low price of silver having it's effect on
the production. .-Socorro Chieftain.
The case in which Hipolito Romero
charges Adalaido Tafoya with shooting
with intent to kill was continued until
Saturday morning. - Las Vegas Free
Press.
There was call meeting of the Ladies
World Fair association yesterday after
noon, and reports of the ball given June
"a were made. The ladies cleared about
$62.-Las Vegas Free Press.
Las Vegas note Poles have been put
up on Blanchard street and wires are
being strung for private telegraph wire
into Mr.. Waldo's residence, formerly the
Joshua Reynolds residence.
Mr.. i. M. Smith and j. II. Cravens will
represent Las Vegas in "doubles" and J.
Il. Cravens in singles at the territorial
lawn tennis tournament which takes
place on Friday and Saturday at AIbu.
querque.
Will Medler will leave to morrow night
for Los Angeles, Cal. where he will
marry on Monday Miss Nellie Barra-
clough, daughter of II. A. Barraclough
and cousin of John Barraclough, of this
clty.-Albuquerque Citizen.
At the recent commencement exercises
OF Madam Wells young ladies' institute,
one OF the foremost schools for young
ladies' in the state of New York, Miss
Jennie Price, daughter of Joseph Price,
OF Socorro, carried off the first gold medal
for scholarship.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1892-06-30
BLAINE'S SUCCESSOR.
John w. Foster Appointed and Con
hrmed Secretary Of state.

WASHINGTON, June 30.-John W. Eos.
ter, of Indiana, was yesterday appointed
by the president secretary of state to fill
the vacant cabinet position caused by
the resignation of Mr.. Blaine. The APP
pointment was Immediately confirmed by
the senate and Mr.. Foster entered at once
upon his duties.
John W. Foster, the new head OF the
state department, was born in Pike coun-
ty, Ind, March 2, 1886. He practiced at
the bar In Evansville, and later, entered
the union army, where he rose to the
command OF a regiment under Grant.
lie was minister to Mexico during Grants
administration, and during one year of
President Hayes occupancy of the ex
ecutive Office. He was transferred to
Russia and was minister there for one
year, resiRning to practice at Washington
in international cases. Since the begin.
ming of the Harrison administration he
has represented the state department in
the establishing of reciprocity treaties
with foreign nations. He was instrumen-
tai in formulating the Spanish American
treaty and had much to do with framing
the reciprocity treaties now in existence
with six Of the South American repub.
lies. Recently he has been giving the
American side of the Behring sea arbltra-
ton his undivided attention.
The nomination of Gen. Foster as Sec
retary of state, meets with general favor,
and is everywhere accepted as proper
compliment to deserving official Mr..
Foster is particularly well equipped for the
office, through his diplomatic knowledge
and ability, and his thorough familiarity
with the business of the department for
the past two years. He was offered the
office, few days ago, and hesitated to
accept it, because of the financial sacrifice
that was entailed.
The action of the senate in confirming
the nomination of Foster, almost immed-
ately upon its receipt, aud without
reference to the foreign relations com
mittee, is almost without precedent, as
heretofore it has been customary to re-
serve this honor for senators in active
service who are nominated for office.