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The conclusion OF the vice presidents
address was the signal for loud and long
continued applause, and when he
stepped forward to bow his thanks one
eighth of a million men and women rose
to their feet and gave him salvoi Of
applause that he Is likely to remember
so long MS he has breath and life.
The "Hallelujnh chorus" was rem
dcred at this point A good old-fash-
ioned reception of cordiality was ex-
tended to Henry Watterson when he
came to the front of the stage TO deliver
the address
When the distinguished Kentuclsian
had resumed his seat and the applause
thnt greeted his pororation had sub
sided, the choir rendered the Star
Spangled Banner and Hail Columbia,
with orchestral accompaniment This
incentive TO patriotic outbmst was
not needed TO serve as an introduction
TO the next speaker, for when the only
Chauncey Dcpew stepped forward the
audience went into ecstacies and would
not be quicted. Comparative silence at
last restored, however, the eminent ma
tional orator, with smile on his face
began speaking.
The Grafton was repeatedly pune
turcd with applause. aud when II was
concluded three cheers were called for
aud responded TO by all OF those within
hearing
After the chorus had rendered Pee
th wen's ia Praise ot Sod Cardinal
Iilhuns nrnsc wave Of his hand and
every heal was oowed before the
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A SERVICE OE PRAYER.


The House OF Deputies OF the Episcopal
Convention Holds One In Behalf Of the
White House Family.
BALTIMORE, Oct. 25.-With special
service of prayer for the wife of Presi-
dent Harrison, the house of deputies of
the Protestant Episcopal convention
entered Monday upon another weeks
work. The action with regard to Mrs.
Harrison was taken on motion OF Rev.
]. II. Ranger, of Indiana, who re-
quested it on behalf of the diocese of
Indiana and the Indiana deputation.
He asked the house TO suspend its rules
and have special service Of prayer and
devotion for Mrs. Harrison and for the
relief of the affiiction Of President Har-
rison's family. This request was unan-
imously agreed to, and President Dix
offered fervent prayer for the nations
sufferer.
The house OF bishops sent message
TO the deputies, refusing TO concur in
the setting forth Of the Chicago-Lam-
beth declaration.
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MRS. HARRISON.
She Calmly Sinks Into the Eter-
nal Sleep.
Softly the Watchers Proclaim That
"She Is Dead
To the Last the Griefstriclsen Husband
Stands by the Side of His Loving
Mate : When the End Came He
Sheds Irrepressible Tears.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25--Mrs. Harrison
is no more. At 1:40 am. Tuesday came
the end.
For the second time in the history of
the white house presidents wife has
died within itswalls.
Mrs. Harrison met death with the
patience and resignation of devout
christian, )and iar last days4were com
paratively free from pain.
For twenty-four hours the president
and family had been almost constantly
at her bedside, awiting the end. Last
night was without special incident but
late and early, SO frequently that he
could have slept. but little at all, the
president was in and out Of the sick
chamber and was never away for any
length of time.
Mrs. Harrison at moon Monday was
conscious. A little before that the presi-
dent, leaning over her, asked If she
wished for anything. With the old
time smile that death only makes more
tender and trustful, she answered, low
but distinct:
4NO, ucdT.
At o'clock Dr. Gardner said he did
not think that more than four or FIVE
hours of life remained for Mrs Harri-
son. He said that most of the time she
was in a sleepy, unconscious condition,
from which she occasionally rallied.
During the momennts of wakefulness
she recognized those around her and
sometimes responded feebly, but clearly
and intelligently to inquiries made.
A number of messages of coincidence
were also received. From o'clock
until we'll into the evening the presi-
dent and all the members of the fam
lily remained increasingly at Mrs. Har-
rison's bedside.
AS the day waned and the unclouded
sun sank behind the western hills, cast.
ing rapidly lengthening shadows across
the white house lawn, the anxiety Of
the watchers became more intense.
The persons about the bed moved
stealthily across the halls and teselated
floors and dropped their voices into
whispers when they spoke, even though
far out of earshot of the stricken wom-
an who lay quietly and with resigna-
ton awaiting the last call. The shad-
ows deepened, the sun sank to rest, the
night came and in the south the new
moon showed her sickle in the sky, and
yet the end was not.
Among those who called during the
evening were Secretaries Tracy and
Noble, who have returned from Chicago;
Judge Pete, Col. Ernest, Ex-Surgeon-
General Brown, of the army, together
With members of the diplomatic corps
and the Rev. DIR. Hamlin and Mrs. Ham,
lin, of the Church of the Covenant,
which President Harrison and wife
have attended.
The measure of the ebbing tide was
the respiration, which slowly sank from
about Is at nightfall to 12 at midnight
The physician had said that II she tided
over that hour she might and probably
would survive until daylight So fire.
quent glances were cast at the clock
which was steadily ticking away the
lifetime of the invalid and there was
visible air of relief when the gong
sounded 10, and one critical point was
supposed to have been passed.
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The FIRST.

The Babylonians first divided the
hour and minute into sixty parts.
THE frst book imported from Europe
was brought over by John Sabin, Of
Philadelphia.
ArlEzm AIHAMnALi says coffee was
flrst made known as beverage in $40
OF the lIcgira.
ABRAHAM presented his sons wife
with q pair OF earrings, the first OF
which there Is historic mention.
TnE FIRST railroad 70 use the steam
locomotive regularly In this country
was the South Carolina railroad In 1881.
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The vice presidential carriage was
drawn by four white horses, ridden by
postillions in scarlet Over the doors
OF the carriage were draped two of the
finest flags that were ever made and
which came a few days ago from the
mandatory Of Philadelphia firm at
n cost of $500. One was the national
flag with forty-four stars, and the other
the infantry stand of colors, blue
ground with the coat of arms Of the
United States in the center. The coat
of arms was embroidered in the natural
colors of the eagle, with the shield on
his breast and the ''E Pluribus Unum"
pendant in his beals. The silk in the
flags was of weight and texture rarely
seen, while each was framed in heavy
gold fringe and with rich cords and tas,
sells.
From Twenty-ninth street the pro-
cession moved south on Michigan ave-
nue. and via Thirty-ifth street TO Grand
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COLUMBUS DAY.

Universal Observance Throughout the
Country of the New National Holiday.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22.-Columbus day
was celebrated with due honor in the
district which bears his name. In the
early morning the children of the nu-
merous public schools were assembled
in their school yards for exercises,
which included theraising % rInited
States flag BY veterans OF the'u.s..a'-ss.,
salutes to "Old Glory" songs composed
for the day and the defamation of odes
and addresses appropriate to the occa-
sion by the older pupils
New YORK, Oct. 80 The custom
house, government Offices, banks, ex-
changes and the larger majority of the
wholesale firms in the down town dis
tricts observed the presidents procla-
nation making the day legal holiday
by closing their respective places Of
business. Lower Broadway and Wall
street presented deserted appearance.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 2o-Columbus
day was generally observed in Phila-
delphia. Col. Alex X. Mcclure ad-
dressed 1,50O school children yesterday
morning in the Park theater. Every
public school in the city and vicinity
celebrated and many raised flags At
the Academy of Music last night the
Maennerchoir society gave cantata
descriptive OF the discovery of America
CLEVELAND, O., Oct %. columbus
day was enthusiastically observed in
this city by all classes. A monster pa
rade, composed of children from tho
public and Catholic schools, military
and civic societies, was the great event
of the day. Business was generally
suspended Many public buildings and
residences were handsomely decorated.
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 22. Perfect wealth
er was an important factor in the sue
cessful Columbian celebration in this
city yesterday. Every building in the
business portion OF the city and on most
Of tho resident streets was lavishly and
tastefully festooned with national col
ors. The parade in the afternoon was
participated In by not less than $4,000
people, consisting Of civic and military
bodies.
DETROIT, Oct 22.-The great event
Yesterday in Detroit was the Columb bian
celebration by the pupils of the public
schools. Each school held exercises in
the different schools. Tho @. A. r.
veterans helped the children materially.
Shortly after 10 o'clock grand street
was formed and marched to
Recreation park In the afternoon the
Catholic school children had u street pa
radc
ST. Louis Oct 90. Columbian day
was appropriately observed, and not
withstanding the clouded skies and
muddy streets the parade yesterday af-
ternoon was Of an imposing character
and consisted OF twelve divisions and
embraced the different civic, religious
and benevolent societies OF the city,
through the resident portion
Of the city.
OMAHA Oct 2l.-Columbus day was
observed in this city.
Yesterday afternoon the Catholic
churches parochial school pupils and
societies paraded, over 5000
people being In line. The day was OBJ
served by the public schools through
out the state by tag raising and patri-
otto speeches.
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ture and revcrberated as from the fir
ing of cannon in the distance.
A hearty welcome was then extended
in behalf of the citizens of Chicago by
Mayor Hampstead Washburne.
Chivalry dictated warm reception to
Mrs. Sarah C, LeMoyne, who read por-
tion of the Columbian ode written by
Miss Harriet Monroe. The reading was
interspersed with selections by the choir
of 5000 voices.
Mrs Potter Palmer made brief ad-
dress on the part of the board of lady
managers, and President Higinbotham
then rendered the buildings on behalf
of the exposition to President Palmer,
Of the Columbian commission.
President Palmer responded and a
round of applause greeted the conclu-
sion of his address The enthusiasm
grew into a tumult when Mr.. Morton
was introduced to dedicate the build
ings in behalf of the United States.
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: CHICAGO, Oct, 25.-Delegates repre-
senting every section Of the country
are attending the sixteenth annual con-
gress of the American Secular union.
At meeting Mr.. John w. Tindel spoke
on Sunday Newspapers" He took
the stand that the Sunday newspaper
was the universal educator and us such
was even more valuable than either
monthly or weekly magazines He
also expressed the idea that II was of
much more Importance than the church,
for, inasmuch us preacher reached
only limited audience, the newspaper
had an audience Of thousands upon
thnuaanda
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toll or for drudgery; that it was day
dedicated to the people and for the peo-
pie. Even the flags and banners and
bunting seemed to have stiffened up as
they floated with an air Of independ-
cnce, as though they appreciated the
fact, inanimate though they were, that
this was day that comes but once in
four centuries.
There were times when IL seemed MS
though the entire population OF the
Windy City, reinforced by its quarter
million or more visitors from far and
near, was on the streets between the
lalse front and Jackson parls. Fortunate
holders Of invitations emitting them to
u participation in the exercises Of the
day began to move southwark at an ab-
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A LABOR WAR.
One ID On Between New Orleans Mer-
chants and Freight Handlers.

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NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 25-What prom
ises to be the most widespread strikes
which has occurred in New Orleans for
years is in progress now. Two weeks
ago the Teamsters and Leaders union
took steps to secure more pay and less
work from their employers. In this
movement they were joined in
by the warehousemen and scale men,
and fixed tariff was agreed on, and
sent to the merchants OF the city to
sign. One of the clauses of the tariff
was that the firms should employ none
but union men. This tariff was the
subject Of general meeting of the
wholesale groceries and commission
firms on Saturday, and it was deter
mined that the tariff could not be ac-
cepted. The objection OF the merchants
was not so much to the rates proposed,
nor the hours. but TO the clause pre-
scribing their powers in the matter Of
whom they should employ.
The refusal Of the merchants to agree
to the demand led to the declaration OF
general strike, which became effective
Monday morning. Every business
house has felt the effect of the tie-up,
and though the Inconvenience is thus
far only trifling. 1t is evident that
trouble in the handling Of freights will
ensue either Tuesday or in the
near future. Several of the
firms employed non-union hands
to drive their drays Monday morning,
but when the freight was hauled to the
depots or steamboat landing the union
men there refused to touch 1t, and nom
union men were again procured. But
one case of intimidation was reported
Monday, though several bordering
thereon have occurred. Clerks and men
high in the social whirl were impressed
into service, and drove drays and floats
around town, much to their own cha
grin and the amusement of the spec
tators.
At meeting Of the merchants Mon
day it was decided to hold conference
between them and their employees at
noon Tuesday, for the purpose of set
Ting the differences If possible. The
unions out on strike have the support
of every organized labor association in
the city, and a general tie-up of the
city's traffic is threatened. The union
men declare that they will not work
with scabs, and the merchants are
equally determined that they will not
tolerate dictation from their employees
as to the men under them.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
A Marriage With an Unusual wealth Of
Ecclesiastical Distinction.

a marriage Win an UNUSUAL Wehttn OF
Ecclesiastical Distinction.
CHICAGO, Oct. 25.-The marriage Mon
day evening of Amelia, daughter of w.
F. Mclaughlin, wealthy citizen Of
Chicago, to Brig. Gen. Hardin Of the
U. S. army, has partalen of the dignity
Of the Worlds fair dedication. Cardinal
Gibbons performed the ceremony. The
affair was the most elegant socially that
has ever taken place In Chicago so far
as ecclesiastical presence could make
it so, as well as wealth and per-
sonal worth. Gen. Hardin made gall
liant record, losing an arm in the serv-
i've, and he has not been ON active duty
for some time. The bride is beautiful
brunette. There were present in addi-
tional to Cardinal Gibbons, the papal
delegate, Mgr Satolli; Bishop O'Con-
nell, former rector of the North Amer
lean college at Rome; Archbishop Fee
han, Archbishop Corrigan, Archbishop
Ireland and large number of other
prelates. Gen. Schofield and others of
high rank represented the army of the
United States
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lMPERsoNALlTlEs.

A woMAS in Nebraska has n nose four
and three-quarter inches long.
AN Oregon murderer while marching
TO the gallows was showered with bou-
quets thrown by women.
The New bedford (Mass.) Standard
knows Of n down cast family OF eight
cen children 'all twins and all living"
TnE tame buffalo which was recent
ly killed by au unknown vandal In Ki-
owa county. Kan, was valued nt fifteen
hundred dollars. II was the largest
buffalo bull IN The country.
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normally early hour, apparently deter
mined 10 take time by the forelock and
20 secure point Of vantage.
Soon after o'clock those intended TO
participate In the procession began TO
mass themselves at Tie Auditorium,
while the vehicles were masscd In col
umns Of -four on the other eido Of the
hostclry ON Wabash avenue. Little
time was occupied la assigning the dis
tinguishcd visitors to their respective
places 30 Tie parade, and n few min
utcs after o'elocl, the order was given
Tor The head q tho column 10 move.
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The largest meteorite in the world
has just been found, and Mexico holds
the distinction OF owning a huge visitor
from the heavens, whose mass is calcu-
lated by tons The great mcteorite ia
located ON the farm Of crescenio Aquilar,
on the plain OF camichin. within two
hundred yards OF the National wagon
road from Mocorito TO Bacubirito.
The measurements are as follows:
Greatest length, 1i.G5 feet; grcatcst
heighth, b.25 feet; greatest width, Ag5
feet From q number OF measurements,
and from its specific gravity a.. It IL
thought 70 weigh between twenty-five
end TWENTY-FIVE tons
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and thence TO Washington
park, the occupants of every carriage
being greeted with a volley of cheers as
block after block was traversed. At
Washington park brief halt was made
while the United States troops and the
visiting militia deployed before tho vice
carriage.
The United States soldiers, number
ing some 1000, were commanded by
Brig. Gen. Carr. In the front rank was
the Seventh cavalry, Cen Clusters reg
iment. A vice presidential salute was
fred upon the approach Of the car
riagc occupied by the vice president
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-10-29

From and after November the peo-
-1,lv OF chie"so, oriu portion ol ihern, at
least, win be supplied with natural gas
from Indiana The gas is TO DO brought
from Howard county, where the COM
pany cla'S Sls to have an abundance of 1t.
1t is 10 b Suf)ed over one hundred miles,
and the well pipes are now laid to the
city limits and ready to be connected
with the mains. Gas will be furnished
to consumers at fifty cents per thousand
feet. AT this price II twill hardly be less
expensive than coal, though the saving
in handling and labor will be an item.
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The whole of the feet with which
Columbus discovered America-or
rather the West India islands-might
be shipped on one of the ocean grey
hounds of the present day and not be
especially noticed. Not one Of them
was bigger than ordinary schooners
that sail from every port on Lake Erie
every day. The length of keel Of the
biggest one, the Sata Maria was only 90
feet, length of main deck 10 feet, and
greatest breadth ~ feet, and registered
only 15 TONS
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But ore species of venomous bird is
known 20 the student of archaeological
oddities-the bird of DEATH" a
feathered paradox of New Guinea.
Persons bitten by the creature arc
seized by maddening pains, which
rapidly extend to every part of the
body. Loss of sight, commissions and
lockjaw are the other symptoms which
follow in rapid succession.
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The prince of 'Walcs' absence from
the funeral Of Lord Tennyson and his
presence during the obsequies at the
Newmarket races, is exciting no end of
unfavorable comment in England.
There was not royal parsonage at the
funeral, the royal family being repre-
sented by "two generals, two colonels
and numerous splendid wreaths."
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throne of grace, while the eminent pre-
late delivered fervent supplication.
After this there was more music. A
blessing was pronounced by Rev. DR.. A.
P. McCook, of Philadelphia, and al
most before his closing words had died
away the band struck up the familiar
strains of America" and the audience
Joined in the second stanza.
Last night the dedicatory exercises
closed with the most brilliant and gor-
geous display of fireworks ever given
in the world. To avoid the concentra-
tion of mass of people this display
was divided into three parts and given
in as many parts of the worlds fair
city. A display was given at Washing
ton park at the south, Lincoln park at
the north, and Garfield park on the
West Side. The largest crowd congre-
gated at Washington park, which was
the most accessible from the heart of
the city, but it is estimated that no less
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Mayor Washburne, Henry Watterson,
Chauncey M. Depew occupying seats on
either side. To the east and west upon
the same platform were seated the
members of the cabinet, the diplomatic
corps, the judges of the supreme court,
governors of the states and the other
distinguished guests.
Mind cannot conceive nor pencil de-
scribe the scene that was presented
when the last of those that had partici-
pated in the parade were seated. On
the platform were representatives of
every country on the civilized globe,
before them the largest audience that
has ever assembled since the day upon
which the Creator said LET there be
light.
Little time was occupied in prelimi-
naries Without waiting for a signal,
the orchestra broke forth with the
opening strains of the Columbia march,
arousing the audience to high pitch
of enthusiasm. AS the strains of the
music died away, Bishop Charles II.
Fowler, of California, one of the most
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and grandest and noblest republic that
has ever existed on the face of Gods
earth. 1t was the nations day; day
set apart by proclamation of the chief
magistrate, proclamation as vigorous
ly observed as were the pronunciamen-
tos of the magistracy of ancient Eu-
rope, as brief season of thanksgiving
and of festivity in commemoration of
the man and the discovery of four CEN
turies since
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LAST year the expenditures in the
war department of the government
were s4s, ,72s,065. During the same
year the federal government paid out
for the maintenance of the Indians S.
527, 400, making a total for both war
and Indian departments of s57, ,247, 474
OF course the great share of the s4s, ,O0O,.
900 war department appropriation went
to the maintenance of the army.
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THE clay model of the statue of Gen.
George b. Mcclellan, which is to be
erected in Philadelphia, will be ready
TO unveil next May. Gen. Franklin,
one of McClellan's favorite corps COM
manders dnring the war, will deliver
the grafton at the ceremonies, and it is
expected that mary of the officers who
followed the general in those days will
he nresant
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HuNTINoToN, Pa, Oct a. Two Ital-
ians wording in stone quarry here
made an attack on two Russian quar-
rymcn named Michael stone and law
renee Kuitka, Sunday, near Union Fur
mace. KutSn was shot through the
heart and instantly killed, and Stone
was stabbed and IS in a dangerous con"
aition. The murdcrers escaped.
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Decreaso ia soldiers. deposits.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2i.-Gen. Smith,
paymaster general of the army, in his
annual report comments upon the de-
crease in the receipts from soldiers
deposits. During the last Ave years
these deposits have averaged $4,000
less annually than during the five years
Immediately preceding. lnasmuch as
the deposits ARE voluntary and wholly
In the interests Of the soldier he adds
that II would be instructive to learn
what changes in the administration OF
the army have operated TO weaken
the soldiers disposition TO take nd
vantage of the consideratc provisiona
OF the laws relating 10 this subject.