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Military Institute, dated the 9Th inst. in

Military Institute, dated the 9Th inst in
reference to the position of chief of or
dinance OF the state, in which he informs
me that you had requested him Ito ask
me II 1 would resign from the service, and,
If so, whether that post would be accept
able to me. AS he requested me to make
my answer to you direct, l have the honor
to state, after expressing my most sincere
thanks for your very kind offer, that Ii is
not my wish to leave the service of the
United States as long it is honorable for
me to remain in 1t; and, therefore. as long
as my native State Virginia, remains in
the Union, 1t is my purpose to remain in
the army. unless required to perform duties
alike repulsive to honor and to humanity
| am, sir very respectfully, your obedient
servant, GEORGE II. THOMAS.
Major, United States Army.
On the goth of April the crisis came for
Thomas. He was at Carlisle, Pa, In charge
OF four companies of volunteers. He was
ordered to proceed to Washington. Fitz
John Porter was in Pennsylvania at the
time In the capacity of assistant adjutant
troops to the capital. He tells in a confden-
tial report, heretofore unpublished, of what
took place when the start was made:
THE officers accompanying Maj. Thomas
We're, without exception, Southern men.
They were all anxious, excited in doubt
as to what should be their immediate ac-
ton and gloomy as to the future They had
their private conferences and evidently
looked to Major Thomas's action as their
views. had no doubt OF his course. But
did fear that some If not all, of his subor-
UlndLeS WOulu tender their reSlSndllOnS ana
ask to be left behind. One officer had done
so before leaving Carlisle Barracks and had
gone to his home in Maryland. Just before
entering the cars. which were about to
start, one Of them, turning to Major
Thomas, and in hearing of all of the others
and of myself, asked, What shall we do?
Promptly came the reply: We are ordered
to Washington, and there we go. There will
be time enough after getting there for you
to decide what to do In a few minutes we
were In motion for Baltimore"
This determined the future of Thomas.
He never hesitated or Wavered afterwards.
His advancement was steady, although
many who served under him thought his
merits were never deservedly recognized.
He was the rock of Chickamauga,. saving
the Union army in that battle. and after
wards making possible Sherman's march to
to sea- When the nonpolitical, impartial
history of the war is written it will rank
Pap" Thomas as second only to Grant on
the Northern side
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KENTUCKY GOLD DEMOCRATS.
Carlisle and breckenridge, the Big
Lights, to Make Speeches.

LOUISVILLE. KY, July 13.-The state
convention of the National Democrats of
Kentucky will be called to order at Music
Hall tomorrow afternoon at o'clock by
Secretary Carroll who will serve In place
of State Chairman Davie who is In Eu-
rope. Hon. J. c. Sims, of Bowling Green
will be temporary chairman, while ex-Sec-
rotary of Treasury John G. Carlisle will be
made permanent chairman. Judge Sims's
address will be one of the most notable
during the course of the convention. It is
expected that all the business of the con-
ventfon will be concluded by midnight. The
following names will go before the conven-
ton on the first ballot: Senator r. H. Ell
liston, of Grant; Judge r. P. White, of
Clay; Judge w. H. Yost, of Fayette; John
G. Orndorff of Logan; Judge II. c.. Baker
of Adaire. and J. B. Fish, of Rock Castle
Few instructions, it is said have been Civ
en- for the candidates Secretary Carroll re-
celVed many letters to-day from all sections
or the State stating that large and enthuS-
fastic delegations would be on hand to-mor-
row. Music Hall will be handsomely deco
rated for the convention and with the brill
liant array OF Kentuckans will present
hne appearance. One duty Of the conven-
tlon tomorrow will be the naming of
campaign committee with headquarters in
this city. This means that a vigorous cam
paign Will be made. 1t is positive that the
say Buckrer. Watterson and other brilliant
lights. Mr.. Carllsle's speech will be the first
delivered since his retirement from office.
Among the old-time leaders of Democracy
who will be present are eX-Secretary Car
Isle, Simon Bolivar Buckner, Senator Will
liam Lindsay, Hon. James A. McKensie,
minister to Peru; State Senator Henry l..
Martin, of Woodford, who led the Black
burn forces in the fight for the United
p. Breckenridge, Col. r. P Jacobs, Hon.
James A. Violet ex-Lieutenant Governor
J. r. Hindman. Hon. Cassius NJ. Clay. Jr.;
Judge j. q. Ward, Hon. John T. Hinton,
Hon. G. U. McMallroy, ]. D. Powers, Gen.
E. G. Hill, John T. Shelby and half hun
dred other lesser lights. Somewhat Of
sensation was caused this morning when 1t
became known that eX-CongresSman J. K.
Hendrick of Livingston county, had been
and that he would serve. Mr.. Hendrick
has always been looked on by tho silver
Democrats as one of their number. Mr..
Hendricks support of Bryan last year also
lent color to this belief.
One Of the most interesting questions
that will come up will be the proposition to
fuse with the Republicans in the election
of a clerk of the Appellate Court, for the
nomination of which the convention is
called. Col. w. c. p. Breckenridge will
champion the cause of fusion, and on this
county, will make his fight. Senator r. H.
Elliston, of Grant county will be his OPP
ponent and will make his race on the plea
of no fusion. There is strong sentiment
against fusion. 1t Is regarded as probable
that it can be brought about especially
with such an able champion as Colonel
Breckenridge making an active fight for It,
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Battle sbips for Hawaii.

WASHINGTON, July 13.-The Benning-
ton, now the California coast, is being
fitted out to take the place of the old
cruiser Marion at Honolulu. The Marion
was ordered home some time ago, but an
accident to her machinery deayeo her for
several months and the order has now been
repeated. Though there has been talk of
sending the battle ship Oregon to Honolulu
to reinforce the Philadelphia, it IS said at
the Navy Department that she had no such
orders and it is more probable that she
will be kept in the neighbOfhood of San
Francisco in perfect condition and ready
for sea orders at short notice. Admiral
Beardslee will soon be relieved at Honolulu
by Admiral Miller, if the latter, now on his
way home from England on me R.oOklvn
does not ask to be relieved of his orders
in view of his domestic affiiccion. 1t is said
that Admiral Beardslee has nor been sent
any orders recently. When he vert cut
to Honolulu some months ago he was
charged to maintain the status quo there
having in mind the fact that the President
intended at his convenience to submit an
annexation treaty to the Senate. That was
before there was any idea that Japan would
lodge a protest against the treaty and
though the admirafS orders hold good al
this time, the explanation, 1t IS believed
will divest the fact of any hostile meaning
towards Japan.
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LIKE A TIDAL WAVE.
Old Ocean House at brighton Beach
wrecked by Storm.

NEW YORK, July 13.-Unusually high
tides and strong winds for the past forty
eight hours have played havoc with the
summer resorts of Coney Island. Brighton
Beach has been attacked vigorously by the
waves. The amphitheater, which was re-
Gently moved back one hundred feet to be
out of reach of the surf. is still in danger
of being washed away. During the day the
ola Ocean House was surrounded by water.
and at II o'clock tonight the entire front
that the building will go to pieces before
morning. The lawn in front of the Hotel
Brighton was entirely demolished, and the
lawns in front of the Manhattan Beach
Hotel were all washed out and the flower
beds uprOOted.
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vantageous contracts. With II the
scheme for charging the army and building
more forts. Commenting on the use of the
army at the Chicago strike Mr.. Allen as
serted: when Grover Cleveland sent the
army into Chicago he committed the crime
of treason against the United States.
The first vote was amendment
limiting the cost of armor to $500 per ton.
1t was carried on Il viva voce vote Mr..
Hale and one or two others being the only
ones to vote in the negative. Mr.. Butler
then offered an amendment authorizing the
secretary of the navy to make investigation
and receive propositions for the establish
ment of a government armor factory and
report to Congress at its next session. II
was agreed to. An amendment was adopted
TO pay the rest of S14, 4S5 to claimants under
the SpanshAmerican claims commission,
and then the deficiency bill was passed.
Mr. Hale moved that the Senate adjourn
over Wednesday; lost on viva voce vote.
Mr.. White secured the passage of Joint
resolution directing the secretary of war to
proceed with the construction of a break
water at San Pedro. Cal. At $50 p. m. the
Senate held AN executive session and then
adjourned
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FEEL NO UNEASINESs.
Friends of Annexation Said to BE
Confident as Ever.

WASHINGTON, July 10. - The Evening
Star to-day says: There is no uneasiness
among the friends of annexation in Con-
gress about the Hawaiian situation. Neither
the attitude Of Japan nor the persistent OPP
position of the Sugar Trust, it Is believed
can weaken the position of the administra-
ton. The foreign relations committee of
the Senate is to meet tomorrow and SEN
ator Davis, the chairman of the commit
tee, said this morning that he was going
to try to secure favorable report on
the Hawaiian treaty at that meeting if
quorum could be obtained. Neither Senator
Frye, Senator Lodge nor Senator Gray,
members of the committee, were at the
Capitol to-day. 1t is not the present expec-
tation that the treaty will be taken up at
this session, but situation exists which
may hasten the matter. 1t is believed that
if the attitude of Japan toward Hawaii be-
comes more threatening it will force an
nexation at once, though the friends of an
nexation will not be in haste unless devel-
opments render speedy action necessary.
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A DEADLY AIR SHAFT.
Fatal Fall While "a Woman Was Hang
ing Out Her Window GOssipinG.

NEW YORK, July 13.-Mrs Emily Girls
void, forty years old, fell down an air shaft
of the Hotel Castle to-day and 1t is feared
sustained internal injuries of a serious ma
ture. Mrs. Griswold comes from Cincinnati
and, with her sister, Mrs. Ardee, of Column
bus. O., have been stopping at the hotel
for the past five weeks. Mrs Griswold had
rooms on the third floor and Mrs. Ardee
on the fifth floor, both rooms opening out
into the same air shaft. 1t has been the
practice Of the two women to converse by
means of this air shaft It was while con-
versing that Mrs. Griswold fell. She was
unconscious when picked up She was TAX
en- to hospital for treatment.
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The Summer Man.
Lesle's Weekly.

II would be gratifying to say that the
summer man is a beautiful spectacle. but
cap has brought US comfort, but its aes-
thetic attractions are not enlightening. The
average masculine legs are not fine; their
disposition 10 bow or shrink or bulge an
pears only too candidly along the contours
of the hosiery. There is a stunted appear
ance, too, in the ensemble. A dress SUIT
bert" frocik lends dignity. A high hat is
a towering crown of responsibility. All
these adventurous aids are lacking in the
summer rig. The toys flap like loose sails
in a calm. The pedal coverings show IN
In all the solemn bigness of the American
foot. The little cap is so insignificant and
so hard 10 get off that it Is actually dis
eolragfng many men from lifting 1t as q
salutation to lady OF course. all crit.
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COL. w. n. HoLLONvAY's REWARD
Picked for a ConsuIship in Southern
Part of ENGLAND.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, July 13.-Among the
batch of consular appointments now sew
eral days overdue and expected tomorrow
sure, the name of Col w. r. Holloway. of
Indianapolis, will probably appear The
colonel will be named for a post in the
south of England, it is understood. His
name is said to have been put on the list
this afternoon DR.. Ebert underwent the
ordeal of an eXamina ton in his consular
duties this afternoon.
The President to-day sent the following,
nominations to the Senate: War-Lieuten-
ant colonies to be colonels: Guy Henry.
Third Cavalry; l.. G. Carpenter Seventh
Cavalry; Samuel b. NJ. Young, Fourth Cav
airy; John NJ. Bacon. First Cavalry.
Majors TO be lieutenant colonies: A. r
Chaffee Ninth Cavalry; Michael Cooney.
Fourth Cavalry; James Jackson. Second
Cavalry: Louis T. Morris, Third Cavalry.
Captains to be majors: w. c. Forbes.
Fifth Cavalry: j. A. Augur, Fifth Cavalry:
William a. Thompson, Fourth Cavalry: j
S. Loud, Ninth Cavalry
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BERLIN, July 13.-The Frankfurt Zeit-
ung's Constantinople correspondent says
that it is reported that treaty was con-
Guided at the Yildiz Kiosk to-day between
the Roumanian and Turkish governments
by the terms of which Turkey will secure
military assistance from Roumania in the
event of Bulgarias developing warlike de-
signs. Notifications of the treaty will be
exchanged next week. 1t is understood that
one of the great powers helped to arrange
the treaty. If the news contained in the
Zetung dispatch is true, it may be regarded
as important move on the part of Tur-
key, as it was believed in some quarters
that the powers meditated using the Bull
garian army as a means of cOercfng the
Sultan into acceptance Of the terms of
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LONDON, July 13.-The Globe, comment
ing upon Japans attitude towards Hawaii,
says: THE Japanese know precisely the
strength of the American navy and are per-
fectly aware of their own superiority. 1t
does not require the knowledge of an OK
pert to foresee that in an ocean conflict
the United States would make a poor show
ing. 1t is morally certain that the Japa-
nese ships would ravage the Pacific coast
of the United States once they became in
VOWED in hostilities with Japan. In that
event Spain would have an opportunity of
which she would hardly fail 10 take advan-
to 90
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Movements OF Steamers.

NEW YORK. July 1S.-Sailed: Georgia.
for Liverpool Saale. for Bremen. Arrived
Berlin from Antwerp; Furnessia, from
Glasgow
BOULOGNE. July 1S.-Arrived: Mas
dam, from New York.
ANTWERP, July 13.-Arrived: Kensing-
ton. from New York.
GIBRALTAR. July 12-sailed: Wilhelm
H. for New York.
LIVERPOOL, July 1S.-Arrived: Calonia
from Boston.
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THINKS 1T is HERMANS.
The Preacher Who Cremated Henriet-
tn Claussen i'm Utah.

PEMBROKE, Ont. July 13.-The author
tiles here have. lodged in Jail a man sup
posed to be the Rev. Francis Hermans,
who. in 1895, murdered and cremated Miss
Henrietta Claussen, of Salt Lake City The
man, who calls himself Hamilton, has been
in this vicinity for some time acting in the
capacity of a clergyman on his own re-
sponsibility. The authorities of the State
of Utah offered a reward and sent photo
graphs of the outlaw broadcast. County
Crown Attorney Metcalf received one of
these photographs, and was informed of its
resemblance to Hamilton. He at ice ar
rested the man. who protested his inno-
cence. This morning Hamilton came up
before. Judge Deason, but was remanded
until the 18th, when It Is expected the au-
thorities from Salt Lake City win rive
here.
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NO PARDON FOR YOUNGERS.
Surviving Members of Missouri Out
law Band Must Do Their Time.

ST. PAUL, July 13-After an extended
hearing on the petition for the pardon OF
Cole and Jim Younger, the surviving mem
sbers of the Missouri outlaw band who at
tempted to raid a bank at Northfeld Mimi,
in 1876, the State Board of PardonS, con-
ssting of the Governor, attorney general
and chief justice, this afternoon refused
to grant the requested relief by unanimous
vote, declaring their belief that the Young
ers should complete their term of life i'm
prisonment Bob Younger, the youngest of
the brothers, died in the penitentiary at
Saltwater q few years ago, but previously
to that time several attempts had been
made to secure pardon for the boys. Gov
ernor Pillsbury refused to pardon them
sixteen years ago and five years ago Gov
ernor Merriam followed the same example,
both declaring that they believed that the
ends of justice would be better conserved
by keeping the Youngers in confinement.
The present attempt to secure the pardon
of Cole and Jim has been notable for the
amount of pressure that has been brought
to bear on the board. Friends of the
Youngers were present with long petitions,
signed by the senators and congressman
from Missouri and by many leading
citizens of that State Long arguments
were made in support of the application a
petition from Cole Younger was read, and
Warden Wolfer of the penitentiary, APP
peared in person and asked for the pardon.
On the other hand, citizens of Mortified
and of that section of the State where the
raid occurred were out in force with attor-
neys and, some of the sufferers in the ia
nous raid and presented strong arguments
against the pardon. The presentation of
tho case occupied all yesterday afternoon
and this morning, and the decision was an
nounced late this afternoon. Under the law
a pardon cannot be granted unless the
board is unanimously in its favor, so that
one negative is sufficient to refuse par
don In the case of the Youngers, how
ever. the board was unitedly opposed to a
pardon.
The request for Communication to life sem
tence of Lewis Kellihan. the Iowa boy,
who with his brother, attempted the ia
nous Sherbourne Bank robbery last year,
and had been sentenced to hang next
month was granted.
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Phntnrrnnhersins ession

JAMESTOWN, N. Y, July 13.-President
Hayes of Detroit called the eighteenth an
nual convention of the Photographers AS
ISOLATION of America to order this morning
at Celeron-on-C hautauqua- There is an at
association, including the wives of the
members. An address of welcome was given
by Horton Sheldon a response by President
Hayes an address on art by A. r. Griffith
director of the Art Museum of Detroit and
a lecture on the Importance of proper train
ing in the Photographic profession by
Pierre Macdonald of Albany.
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WASHINGTON, July 13.-Secretary Long
has decided to accept the recommendations
of the majority of the Board of Naval
Bureau Chiefs as to the award of contracts
for building three torpedo boats, in which
case the contracts will go to the Harlan &
Hollingsworth Company, of Wilmington,
the Morris Heights Gas and Engine Com
pany of New York, and Wolff q wicker,
of Seattle Wash
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In Session Three Minutes.

WASHINGTON, July 13.-The House took
a recess to-day until tomorrow at noon
without transacting any business. Mr..
Cannon, the chairman of the appropriations
committee of the last Congress- announced
that ii was evident that the deficiency Dill
would not be ready TO act on until to-mor,
row, and he therefore moved a recess until
tomorrow at noon, and the motion carried.
IT, House was in session but three min
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WASHINGTON. July 13.-Maior symons
has made a report to the chief of engineers
of the army on the preliminary examina-
ton into the subject of a ship canal from
the great lakes TO the naVigable waters of
the Hudson river and it has been submitted
to the secretary of war. The report which
is said to be full of interesting information.
will not be made public until it is submitted
to Congress-
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ADJUSTMENTS.
Co1ored Actor shot in a Play

ATLANTA Ga, July BIN a play pre-
scented by colored amateurs in Pittsburg a
suburb of this city. last night, John Sin
gleton acted a part in which he was sup
posed to be shot dead by his rival, imper-
sonated by Gary Brown. The scene was
carried out faithfully and arodsed loud APP
plause which was turned into lamentation
when it was discovered that Singleton was
really dead The pistol Brown used, which
was supposed to be loaded with blank cart
ridges carried a bullet instead.
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cism is, hopeless. for the summer man, al
though a little later than the summer girl
in getting ripe, Is now blooming and bios
soming on every shore Go where you may
you may find him and Ii looks very much
as If he intended TO make his hygienic cru
SADIE a universal movement. He can never
look as attractive as the shirt-waist girl
but he can be as comfortable, and that
evidently is his intention.
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NEW YORK, July l3.-Edward J. Rat
cliffe, the actor, was arraigned in the court
of General Sessions to-day to plead to the
indictment charging him with assault upon
his wife He entered the plea of not guilty.
Upon motion of his counsel bail was re-
.duced from s.. 600 to s., 500 which latter sum
it is thought Radcliffe may he atla to
procure.
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Editor i'm ASsn.sino+ion plot

ROME, July 15-The Opinione says over
whelming evidence has been obtained
against Cherubino Tranta, manager of the
Socialist journal Avanti, showing him TO
have been concerned in plot with Pietro
Acciarito, who recently made an attempt
on the life OF King Humbert. to assa ssfnat %
the King. Many other arrests Will il is
understood be made shortly.
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Soldiers Bones Not Exposed.

WASHINGTON, July 13.-Replying to
resolution of the Senate the State Depart
ment submits correspondence denying the
reports that the bones of United States
soldiers at the Buena Vista, Mex, battle
field are exposed. The department says
further information is being sought.
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Columbus r.. CummiDrs

CHICAGO, July 13.-Columbus r. Cum
mings, one of the most prominent capital
lists of Chicago. died late last night Of
Inflammation Of the liver. Mr. Cummings
was sixty-three years of age and left a
fortune estimated at 100000 900. mostly in
gas, bank and street-railway securities
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Mint Profit on SILVER DoIlars.

WASHINGTON. July ia statement
prepared at the mint bureau shows the
number of silver dollars coined at the Uni
ted States minis during the last fiscal year
was p, 203 701, on which the seigniOrage, or
profits to the government, amounted to S.
1860 The profits have been turned into
the treasury from time to time as the coin
~ %
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Quay Foreclosures to Defeat.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, July 13 - The peculiar
and very early announcement by Senator
Quay that he would be the candidate for
reelection has set Pennsylvania on fire
and drawn statements from several of his
old-time adher'ents that they are not com
mtted to him. The impression grows that
Senator Quay is fOredOomed to defeat and
that he is serving his last term in the SEN
ate of the United States. He has shown
symptoms lately of waning vigor and his