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efsce of President consist over and above that of either of the gentlemen above named? - “Whether the views of those who emphatically rotest agalnst a third term are or are not well Founded 48 quite immaterial. so long as the re- sult will be the same. WILLiAM A. Kina. THE RESULT. COOK COUNTY. Washburne, mage Grant. Grand total. a Anti-Grant majority. 3 ‘The following tables wil! give an idea of the delegations which will represent each of the three Congressional Districts at Springfield, providing the ordinary system of apportioning the delegates among the wards and Commis- sioners’ Districts is pursued: It will be seen the Grant men carry the Second, and their op- ponents the First and Third: FIRST CONGRESSIONAL. Total . Antt- aes arene Grant. 4 ze a 4 4 6 6 3 3 3 3 ae “8 “ Pa HydePark... } s a os ' 5 1 4 - 9 20 br SECOND CONGRESSIONAL. Total Anti 3 5 8 2 ELSEWHERE. ILLINOIS. SUMMARY BY COUNTIES. ‘The corrected table of returns from Mlinojs counties, including the probable result in Cook, andthe actual reports from counties that held conventions yesterday as far as reported up to midnight is as follows; ivy 3 OUIDIET oI 3 2 S| = = pitta “MUaNEN AL tal i enroent Cert SMassac ..... 1] |MeDonongh| +-|{ McHenry. MeLe: Diath et i cooeue: i ones! eoouwcl! Ra comuot acer cul } Cowen comment t ho tet i s10! moat! Grundy. Hamilton... crowed omental} oer fntet etsm! 3 eeres’ event See! coabnwns’ - eRocomenesaresos10: Cook More than they will probably obtain, as some ‘Sontests may change the result very materially. If the anti-Grant men carry things with a nigh hand, 2s undoubtedly the third-termers would @oif they nad a chance, the Cook County dele- ation to Springfield will be solidly against the third term, and the tally will then be ADt-third-term. ALEXANDER COUNTY. Special Dtepatch to The Chicago Tribune. Camo, TL, May. &—The Alexander County Republican Convention was held in this city this afternoon, a full representation from the {iferent precincts in the county being present. Ananticipated struggle between the Grant and factions, that appeared imminent some lays ago, proved to be not an altogether tame ® very one-sided affair. Four-hite and feveral colored delegates from the city, who When selected at the primaries declared them- ‘elves for Blaine, in the Convention to-day went over to the opposition, and with their et, Supported the cut-and-dried program. the Grant crowd. The few remaining men, led by Col. John Wood, of, this city. . Madea gallant fight, but were routed ‘at every Point. C. 0. Patier and J. H. BM. Gubbs, white, Taylor, colored, were appointed delegates to the State Convention and instructed to vote for Grant delegates to the Chicago Con- vention. No Instruotions were given for any of the State officers. The delegates to the Con- gressional and Senatorial Conventions were nlso appointed without instructions. No county ticket was nominated. ‘ CUMBERLAND COUNTY. Spectal Dispatch to The Catcago Tribune, Masorrry Poryr, Ml. May 8—The Republican Convention was large and enthusiastic. The delegates are: G.Monopon, Philip Everhart, and Alphonzo Hall, who go uninstructed. There wasa decided preference for U. eae for ‘J. G. Blaine had a fair and energetic folowing: No instructions for Governor. The delegutes are in favor of Grant. CLINTON COUNTY. Special Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune, CARLYLE, IIL, May 8.—The Republican County Convention here to-day stood: Grant, 39; Biaine, Si; Washburne, 1%. Tho delegates’ appoiated are: J. W. Peterson, Capt. L 8. faylor, and ‘Andrew Bisenmayer. They are divided between Cullom and Ridgway. HENDERSON COUNTY. Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune. Buriinatox, Ia. May 8—The Henderson County, IIl., delegates—three in number—elected to-day are for Blnine. JO DAVIESS COUNTY, Special Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune, GaxeNa, Ill., May 8.—The Jo Daviess County Republican Convention was held at Elizabeth to-day, and the following delegates elected to the State Convention; The Hon. A. M. Jones, J. ©. Spare, J. Fawcett, H.C. Gann, J. B. Brown, John Buckley,and J. W. Parkinson. Resolu- tions instructing the delegates for Gen. Grant for President and J. C. Smith for Governor were adopted with but one dissenting vote. LAKE COUNTY. Spectat Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune, Lake Forest. Ill., May 8—The Lake County Republican Convention held at Libertyville to- day elected six Blaine and one Washburne dele- tes. The Convention instructed for Blaine, en. Smith for Governor, and Speaker James for Lieutenant-Governor. MARION COUNTY. Special Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune. SaLem, Il., May 8—The Marion County Re- publican Convention was held to-day. Dele- gates to the State Convention: James S. Jack- son, Robert D. Noleman, Eli W. Jones, Thomas W. Forshee, and. John: Cunningham, all for Grant. Three are for Cullom and two uncer tain. No instructions. Spectat Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune, Centratta, Ill, May 8.—The Marion County Republican Convention was held to-day. By applying the gag ahd refusing to allow a repre- sentation to any except Grant men, a solid Grant delegation was elected. The following arethenames: J.S. Jackson, T. W. Forshee, K. D. Noleman, John Cunningham, and E. W. Jones, M'DONOUGH COUNTY. Spectal Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune, Macomz, lil, May 8.—The McDonough County Republican Convention clected four Grant and three Blaine delegates to the Springtield Con- yention. No iustructions, but favor Carr for Governor, M'HENRY COUNTY. Special Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune, McHenry. 01., May 8.—The Algonquin, Nun- da, and McHenry caucuses instruct for Blaine; Richmond for Grant; Greenwood, three for Blaine. Put down Henry County for Blaine, cial Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune. ‘Woopsrock, IL, May 8.—Returns from towns inthis ({cHenry) county show ‘that a majority of the delegates elected are for Bluine. MONROE COUNTY. Spectal Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune. WATERLOO, Iil., May 8&—The Monroe County Republican Convention sends Louis Thorn and Henry Reibling as delegates to the State Con- vention. The delegation favor Washburne for resident, Rinaker for Governor, Rutz for Treasurer, but no preference for other otfices. ‘The Congressional delegation is E. P. Slate, Harrison Druse, Peter Eisenbarth, Gottlieb Zie- bold, A. M. Schilernolz, Z. J. Voris, Michael Reb, and Fred Parrott. They favor John B.Hay. No instrucuons. Senatorial delegation: John C. Eckel, W. H. Copp, Oscar O'Neil, Hugo Roth- stein, Leverett Varnum, Louis Brockaw, C. M. Fike, and John McQuillen. No choice and no instructions, John R. McFie addressed the Con- vention. . MOULTRIE COUNTY. Special Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune. SULLIVAN, IIL, May 8—The Moultrie County Republican Convention met this afternoon, and selected three delegates tothe State Convention, as follows: A. P. Green, W. C. Foster, and J. A. Freeland—strong Grant men. They’ were in- structed for Grant, Cullom, G. W. Harper, and James McCartney. T. F. Runncils, A.*Wiley, and W. Purvis, were selected as delegates to the Congressional Convention. O. A. Sargent, Dr. N.D. Cone, and John Reese were selected ag delegates to the Representative Convention. PIATT COUNTY. Special Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune, MONTICELLO, Iil., May 8—Thee Piatt County Republican Convention ananimously instructed its five delegates tu the State Convention to vote as a unit forGrant and Cullom. The Con- yention nominated HG. Peters, of the Herald, for Representative. ‘eI PIKE COUNTY. Special Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune. ‘Prrrsrie.p, Il., May 8.—The Republican Con- Yention met at this place to-day. The following delegutes were appointed to the State Conven- tion: W. A. Grimshaw, J.S. Arwin, M. D. Sfos- sil, J. &. Underwood, L. W. McMahan, George we in, J. L. Metz, and El liott Baker. These are Supposed to beforGrant, but go uninstracted, only as to Matthews for Attorney-Gencrul. They are not a unit on the question of Governor, but there is g probability that the majority is for Cullom. ‘The best of feeling prevailed, and the delegates are solid for the nominee of the Chicago Con- yention, whoever he may be. RICHLAND COUNTY. Special Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune, Otxey, UL, May 8—The Republican County Conyention “held here to-day to nominate county officers and to select delegates to the State Convention met in the Court-House at 1 o'clock. After the nomination of a Permanent Chairman and Secretary, the name of J. H. Lengenecker was presented to the Convention as 8 candidate for redlection to the office of State’s- ‘Attorney, and he was unanimously declared the nominee of the Republican party, as was also C. F. Morehouse for the office of Circuit Clerk. ‘Three names were offered to the Convention to be voted upon for Sheriff. After the third bal- lot one name was withdrawn, and, upon a fourth being taken, Archibald Spring was de- clared nominated. These gentlemen are all strong, and will be able to carry the entire vote of the Republican party, with a good many of the Democratic. Mr. Spring once held the of- fice, and proved a good ollicer. The dele to the State Convention are as follows: W. F. Prunty, J. Camp, Dr. Johnson, and W. E. Alcorn. They are instructed to use all honorable means for Grant's nomination, but will support the nominee of the National Convention. The Con- Yention was very enthusiastic in his praise. Blaine's name was mentioned once or twice, but attracted no attention. Hewas the first choice, however, of afew. The following are the dele- gates to the Congressional and Senatorial Con- ventions: Palmer, Kenkeade, Geofforth,- Phil- hauer, Fritchey, Vernon, Lathrope, Holly, Powell, Fritchler, gnd Coiterwell. No names were mentioned in connection with any of the State offices, but it is supposed the pentie- men composing the delegation to the State Con- yention favor Ridgway for Governor. The Convention passed off in harmony and adjourned sine die. : ROOK ISLAND COUNTY. To the Editor of The Chicago Tribune, Mortne, Ill, May 7.—I notice a Grant pi ublishes Rook Island County delegates * four rant, six Blaine.” There isnot 2 Grantdele- te from this county. Are they whistling to es up courage? ‘H.O. SLEIGHT. ST. CLAIR COUNTY. Special Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune. BEULEvILee, lll., May 8.—St. Clair County in- structs her twelve delegates for Washburne for President and Rinaker for Goyenor. ‘Special Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune. sr. Louis, Mo., May 8.—The St. Clair County Republican Convention, which met at Belleville to-day to select delegates to the State Conven- tion at Springfield, sends, Washburne men. William C. Kueffner, of Belleville, was elected Chairman of’ the Convention, and a motion carricd that 8 committee of nine be appointed to select the delegates to represent the county in the State Convention. ‘There was a short fight over the seléction of this Committee, which was finally named by the Chairman. ‘The Committee reported the follow- ing delegates to the State Convention: Dele- PP. Hill. F. Koerberlin, J. W. Wells, P. Gian 3. H, Hewitt, B. MObibausen, William Kueffner, J. 3. Hay, C. W, Thomas, R. A. Hal- bert, J. B. Messick, Louis Ploudre, Alternates— Joseph Veile, Andrew Krause, P. J. Dreher, P. H. Eisenmayer, H. H. Horner, Charies Stepano, Henry Davis, John Lorengen, Joseph Dietz, Emi! Hilgard, T, C. Jennings, John Burpy. Delegates igressional Convention—D. D. Anthony, E. W. Wichs, George Cojacob, Charles Zierath, Henry J. Decker, George Postel, Amos Wil- loughby, J. R. Miller, William Freeman, John Weber, L. W. Moore, Louis Burtel, John Salter, Alter- He trassinger, Henry Hutchinson. eenry era ering, Fred Stief, Henry MeAllis- ter, John Darhen, C. Fritz, Louis Winter, John H. Liebeg, F. J. Rhein, Arthur Hecker, John ‘Holturan, Emil Kebhan, William Young, R. Reisbicb, A. Andel, and H. Schmidt. The dele- ites were confirmed after a warm debate, the iaine and Washburne men voting together. Dr. Koeberlin, of Freeburg, introduced the fol- lowing resolution: Resolved, That the delegates to the State Re~ publican Convention be instructed to vote as a ‘unit upon all questions relating to the appoint~ ment of or instructions to the delegates to the National Convention, and do all in their power to further the interests of E. B. Washburne as & candidate for President of the United States. ‘The resolution wus adopted, after a substitute that delegates should go unpledged was beaten. Of the delegates, all are for Washburne ex- cept J. B. Messick, who, however, says he will vote for Washburne. Mr. Halbert introduced a resolution instructing the delegates to the State Convention to act and vote asa unit for Gen. John I. Rinaker for Governor, which was unanimously carried. -UNION COUNTY. to The Uhicagn Tribune. Awrxa, DL, Ar 8.—The Republican County. Convention of (Union) county met here to- to Con |. Republican Con was large, and the *ma- was in: Food order, The Blaine men ge 2 lant effort, but were outvcted. Maj. a. nson and M. V. Ussery were elected del- egates to the State Convention and instructed to yote for Grant. ‘The Convention also instructed oe Ridgway for Governor and Thomas for Con- seas Pils county. atch to The Chicagn Tribu Mr. Carsten, IL, a 8.—The Wabash Con ty ntion was the h € held. Judge E. B. Greon and R, S. Goxton were elected delegates to the State Convention, and instructed to use theiractive Influence to secure a solid Grant delegation to the National Conven- ton, and tocast the vote of the county for Judge Robert Bell for Lieutenant-Governor. a ‘ er GO) ‘county. OCKFORD, Ill., May 8.—The Winneb: publican County Convention appointed ey. Ie Gates to the State Convention to-day, and voted instructions for Grant, and Cullom, and Harlow. THE KNOX COUNTY DELEGATES. To the Editor of The Chtoago Tribune, Resid County, Ill, a 4.—The Inter-Ocean resenting the Knox Cou: delegation to the publican State Convention by asserting that seven of them will vote for Grant delegates to the National Convention, while only six are for Blaine. The fact is that this county is for Blaine more than three to one. ‘The County Convention was even stronger than that, and the thirteen delegates will cust their vote solid for Blaine. Two, and perhaps three, of the Aclegates might possibly have had a pref- erence for Grant, but the Convention instructed for Blaine in terms plain enough for any fair mun who desires to represent the body who ap- points him. And our delegates, being fair men, will abide by the instructions, and there will be no bolting. “By a resolution, the County Con- Yention instructed the delega tion to fill its own. vacancies; so there will be no proxies for sale. ONE OF THE DELEGATES. : KANE COUNTY DEMOCRATS. Spectal Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune, ELats, Ill., May §.—To-day the Kane County Democrats convened at Geneva and passed res- olutions for Seymour and Davis for President and Vice-President, and Farnsworth for Gov- jor. Seven delegates were selected, ns fol- Ids: Thomas B. Coulter and Phil Schieller, Perea et Tylcea and Thomas. H Foster, gin: . Hun mn, Geneva; &. L. Bigaal, St. Charles; John A. Alien, Batavia, re PENNSYLVANIA. THY BOLT. Spectal Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune. PHILADELPHIA, May 8.—The visit of Senator Cameron to this city and his conference with some of his chief lNeutenants at-‘Secretary Quay’s house on Friday night crested a good deal of commotion among the local political leaders, though it does not appear to have advanced Mr. Cameron’s chances of delivering the Pennsyl- vania delegation at Chicago solid for Grant. “The local chieftains seem to have been left out of the conference entirely,” said one of them yesterday. “No one was at the conference except Senator Cameron, Gov. Hoyt, Chris Magee of Pittsburg, and their host, Col. Quay, and as they don't take us into their confidence we don’t know whut they did. But I guess the thing will be fixed up in a little while, and it won't be fixed up in favor of Grant either, in my opinion.” MR. M'MANES, the head of the Philadelphia delegation, was more outspoken to-day in opposition to tho nomination of Gen. Grant than ever before. “ The delegation will not go to Chicago solid for Grant,” he said, emphatically, “ notwithstand- ing Col. Quay told you last night that it would. Why, Quay himself is not in favor of Grant personally, and I don’t know of a man in the delegation, and scarcely one out of it, who is. I have notseen Senator Cameron, and Ido not know what the objectof his visit here is. Ihave no personal feeling against him, but the inter- estsof the country are too sacred and too im- portent to be sacrificed out of friendship for any man. We would not haye got into this scrape had not Senator Cameron appealed to us on thé ground of personal friendship for him. Now, forone, Iproposeto getoutof that position. No man has a right through friendship for another to sacrifice the welfare of thé country. To nominate Gen. Grant would almost certainly give success to the Democrats in November. Therefore I am against him. ‘The people won’t have him, and I have no right to disregard the will of the people to please Senator Cameron. I told him that to force Grant's nomination would be his political death and the death-blow of the Republican party. I have no candidate. I am for a man whocan win at the polls. I am against Grant because the people are against him, and because I be- lieve inthe Republican party und believo its success is essential to the peace and prosperity of the country.” -Goy. Hoyt, who was ‘at the conference, de- clined to say anything. . COL. QUAY, delegate-at-large, who is the State . “Boss” as McManes is the city **Boss,” sald Cameron, was still at his house, but his visit had pothing to do with the attitude of the delegation. “ tell you,” said be, “this delegation will vote as aunit and for Grant, McManes and the rest will come around.” “What do you think of the theory that Mr. Cameron, feeling that he can’t fix it for Grant, is, ubout or has ady begun to work secretly for “I believe,” replied the Secretary, with a positive expression of countenance, * that Mfr. Cameron is firmly convinced not only that the best thing for the party todo isto nominate Grant, but that Grant will be nominated. Really all the trouble is in the newspapers. They are making much of tritles.” Mr. Quay went to another room and soon came back with a paper in bis hand. ‘ Here's news from Chicago. The delegates to the Cook County Convention were elected to-day. In i, there are 592 delegutes to the Iihnois_ State Convention. flere is au- thoritative information by telegraph that of this number 351 are fur Grant, 130 for Blaine, and ll for Washburne, Sherman, and the field. This shows a plurality of 110 for Grant. The party Is remarkably well organized in Chicago, with Bob Lincola, the Inte President's son, as Chairman, and Steve Douglas, sonof the “-Lit- tle Giant,” as Secretary. “But if the State of Illinois should throw Grant aside his case would look rafher hopeless, wouldn't it?” “Weil.” said the Secretary, casting his eyes contemplatively upon the carpet, and then after a short pause replying, “ rather bad, yes.” ANOTHER ESTIMATE. Spectal Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune, New Yors, May &—A gentleman who has been in consultation during the past fortnight with the lending men, among the Pennsylvania delegation, told me to-night that Blaine could not count on more thun twenty-five votes from that State; that the delegation had considered well the position of affairs, and decided in favor of reprosenting the wishes of, their constituents rather than the forced rule of a convention. He guid that not only did Don Cameron know this perfectly, but that unless Grant was assured in advance of # majority on the first ballot, Cam- eron himself would vote for Blaine, and the gen- tleman closed with the conundrum: ‘Where is Grant going to get the majority from?” . NEW YORK. SENATOR ROBERTSON’S LEITER DECLARING HIS INTENTION TO VOTE FOR BLAINE. ALBANY, May 6.—To the Editor of the Albany Evening Journal: May I avail myself of the columns of the Journal for reply'to inquiries of friends from various parts of the State in regard to my course as a delegate to the Chicago Con- vention? The last Republican NationalConven- tion held that where a State Convention had in- structed its delegation to vote asa unit, each deiegate had the right to vote for his individual preference. With Republicans that decision is final, and the Utica Convention had no power to overrule it. As well might the general term of the Supreme Court reverse the Judgment of the Court of Appeals. ‘The delegates at large are bound by the in- structions of the State Convention. The dis- trict delegates are under no such obligation. A district delegate should represent the wishes of the Republicans of his district. ‘The Republicans of my district, with great unanimity, prefer James G. Blaine as the Re- blican candidate for the Presidency, and with Brom in this respect I am in full accord. On the first roll-call at Chicago, and on each subsequent one till a nomination shall be made, I shall yote for James G. Blaine. I shall vote for him because he fs the choice of the Republicans of the district which I rep- resent. Tshall vote for him because to-day he js, inmy judgment, the strongést and most popular Re- publican living, and these qualities it will be well for the Convention to consider in making its choice, as on the ciotion of dea nominee wilt de- nd, to a great extent, the Nation's welfare. ry shall vate for him, because if elected he will make asafe and wise ruler. Under his adminis- tration all Rebeldom will begin and continue to respect the Government, and the gountry will enter upon a career of prosperity and greatness hitherto unknown. Yours truly, W. H. Roy )BERTSON. MICHIGAN. ALL FOR BLAINE. —- Special Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune. ConpwaTsr, Mich., May 8—The Republican County Convention was held here to-day and elected thirteen delegates to the State Conven- tion at Detroit. All the bel selene for ae by a large majo. aan ero Blaine is tuo onolce of tho He publicans of this (Branch), county. FIGURING UP. THE NEW YORE TRIBUNE'S CALCULATIONS. ‘Special Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune. ‘WASHINGTON, D. C., May 8.—The New York Triune of to-day publishes a carefully-pre- ared compilation of delegates already elected ‘to the Chicago Convention, which shows the following results: Of the 768 delegates that will compose the Convention, 600 have alrondy been chosen. They come from twenty-eight States and six Territories. Elections still are to be had in ten States and three Territories. Of the 600 chosen, the Tribune estimates 21 for Blaine, 224 for Grant, 91 for Sherman, 81 for Edmunds, and 13for Washburne. In this estimate fourteen ‘New York delegates and twenty-five Pennsyl- -vania delegates are counted for Biaine, although the Blaine men claim more. ‘This estimate, has attracted much attention here to-day. ‘The tables were scanned with great interest by members of the House of Representatives especiflly, and several strong friends of the two leading candidates expressed the opinion that the Tribune's estimate is A YAIR AND TRUSTWORTHY ONE. A New York Congressman, who is a strong Grant man, referring to the fact that the Trib- une gives Blaine fourteen votes in the New York delegation, admitted that it might be correct. He could understand, he said, that an over- whelming public sentiment against Gen. Grant in any particular district would be quite likely tobe more powerful with the delegates from that district than any instructions of a State Convention. He still thought, however, that Gen. Grant’s prospects for the nomination were fair, unless _he failed to Ret 8 solid delesation from Ulinois, Another Con; who is. a, warm friend of Senator Blaine, “T think the Tribune's estimate is as faira one as can be made, both for Blaine and for the other candi- dates, The Blaine estimate claims some votes which I do not think he will receive. I am afraid, however, that the Tribune has given Blaine too many votes from Maryland. I think -he will get four instead of six from that State.” The Grant men in the House are waiting with unconcealed anxiety to hear the result of the primary elections which were held in Chicago. ain Illinois Congressman received a dispatch from Chicago this morning saying that the struggle between the Grant and anti-Grunt men would be a desperate one, and that the latter were using money freely. CONKLING. Spectal Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune, ‘WasutnaTon, D.C. May 8.-Accordi toa personal friend who hud an interview with him yesterday, Senator Conkling is extremely bitter in his denunciation of Suite Senators Woodia, Robertson, Sessions, and others, who have bolted the edict of the Utica Convention and declared their intention to vote aguinst Graut at Chicago, Mr. Conkling characterizes the gentlemen as “traitors.” He asserts, however, that neither this nor any other treachery will change the re- sult, because Grant is beyond the reach of treagon, and will unquestionably be nominated on the first ballot. THE NEW YORE DELEGATION. It fs gaid that a number of changes have been arranged for in the personnel of the New York delegation to Chicago, and that these will so add to its strength that it will be the strongest dele- gation the State has ever sent to a National Convention. The only change that can yet be announced is the substitution of the Hon. Levi P. Morton for onevof the Gelegates from this city much less widely known and influential. The other substitutions, it is promised, will be equal- ly excellent. WASHBURNE CAN CARRY INDIANA SURE, AND ASSURE OEB- TAIN VICTORY. Indianapolis Journal, May 7. ‘While Sherman or Blaine would unite the Re- publican vote more thoroughly than Grant, yet Grant, in case of Tilden’s nomination, would take thousands of Democratic votes that neither of the others could touch. If, on the other hand, the Democrats should nominate a ticket that would be strong in the West and combine their whole vote, if they should nominate Seymour and Hendricks, the chances of success would seem to be less certain with either of the three candidates named. Which of the three could certainly carry New York against Seymour? Which of them could certainly carry Indiana against Hendricks? Which of them could cer- tainly be elected without elther of these two States? These are practical questions which Republicans who go to Chicago will have to de- cide. Would it not be well to nominate a man, if he can be found, who would certainly carry Indiana against any Democrat who could be nominated? We think so, and think there should be less rant and fury between Republic- anus and more reason applied to the quesnon. ‘The practical question is who can carry onc of the two doubtful Northern States, the carrying of either of which would secure a Republican victory. If neither of the three leading candidates is sure to do this against the strongest ticket the Democrats can put up against him, thea {t be- comes the duty of the Republican National Con- vention to look for a more ‘available candidate, Where can he be found. The Republicans of Mussachusetts say in Mr, Edmunds. He is a god man, and would make a splendid Presi- nt, but he has "no following in the West. He has no special elements of strength, and would run no better in Indiana than Grant, Blaine, or Sherman. The man for the emergency is E. B. Washburne, of IUinois. He is from 5,000 to 10,000 votes stronger in Indiana than any olier Republican who could be named. Republicans who are violently opposed to Gen, Grant say they will not favor the nomination of ‘Washburne, because he has been so persistent in his devotion to Grant. This isan acknowl- edgment that their hostility to Grant is of a personal, malignant character, and that in claiming that it was on account of their hostility toa third term they have been acting the hypo- crit. Mr. Wasbburne’s course has been perfect- ly consistent, and his friendship steadfust. long as’ Gen. Grant's name is before the Convention, of course Washburne’s name will not be, by his consent. When Gen. Grant's name is withdrawn Wushburne’s name should be presented, and all who prefer certain victory to a hard-fought, uncertain campaign should rally tohim. This we suy not because we have any personal preference for Washburne over either of the other candidates, but because we know he is by all odds the most availabie candi- date in the coming contest. ‘This fact is not controverted by the friends of either of the other candidates, and cannot be truthfully con- troverted by any one. We are told that he re- pels all movements in his favor, and declares that be will not be acandidate. As an honest, faithful friend he could do nothing less while hope of Grant's nomination is maintained, nor can he at this time name the condition on which he would accept, because the mere mention of such condition would imply that he entertains a doubt of Grant's success.and this, of course, would alienate all of Grant's friends. The men who value the success of the Republican party in the coming contest above their mere personal preferences and prejudices will, we have no doubt, at the proper time unite on Mr. Wash- burne and thereby assure certain victory in No- ‘vember. without the expending ofi a great amount of money in the canvass. OBITUARY. ALEXANDER M. RUSSELI. Special Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune. JANESVILEE, Wis., May 8.—Alexander M. Rus- sell, City Marshal, died of inflammation of the mucous membrane of the stomach about 7 o'clock this morning, after four days’ illness. Marshal Russell was the best officer this city pes nad, eae was ‘a ynlvereal facade His ‘uner ‘morrow vel lal fended, ‘Tho Common Council Firs Depart- ment, Janesville Guards, Bower City Rifles, and Various eivil societies will participate. GEORGE GIDEON." Spectat Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune, CLINTON, IIL, May 8.—Mr. Georze Gideon, who livedin Dewitt County for thirty years, died last night at 6:30. He was an old soldier of the ‘War of 1812, and was a prominent citizen of this lace, where he at one time did a flourishing H eines - He was 2 years of age, and was born in GOV. LIVANDAIS. ’ New York, May8—A. M.. D. Livandais, well known here in business and socia 1 circles, had a cable to-day from France that his father, ex- Gov. Livandais, of Louisiana, had died. —_——ae LIFE-INSURANCE LEGISLATION, The New York Assembly Regulating the Assessment Societies. Spectal Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune, Axbany, N. ¥., May 8—Apart from po- litical matters no subject is commanding more attention from the Assembly this ses- sion than that of life-insurance. ‘The pros- perous condition of the companies now do- ing business in this State; the freaks of the retiring Superintendent of Insurance, Smythe; ‘and the evident determination of the Legislature to do something toward reg- ulating the evil of the codperative societies, are among the causes which have given the Jife-insuraice interest so much prominence. The desire to regulate the codperative or assessment societies has led to the intro- duction of several bills, the most’ forcible of which is the one just presented requiring them to put up a deposit of $100,000 with the State officials, the same: as real insurance State one Rotns a guarantee that they will fulfill their pledges to their policy-holders. Of course, having no money or assets of an: kind, they will be unable to conform to suc a law. and their fate will thus be practically sealed. There are a number of these irre- sponsible concerns in this State, and through the misinformation of the people as to what constitutes sound life-insurance the assess- ment societies are duping many persons. ‘Phe move to bring them under official con- trol is likely to pass the Assembly by a strong majority. man, said: FOREIGN. Bismarck’s Argument on the Hamburg Question in the Reichstag. He Contends that the Free Cities Are Not So Free as They Sup- posed, The Clerical Party Will Make the Chan- cellor’s Necessity Their Op- portunity. Hairbreadth Escapes of Russian Ex- plorers in Northern Asiatio Regions. . American Citizens in Pern Protest Against Chilian Barbari- ties. GERMANY. THE ALTONA AND ST. PAULI QUESTION. BERN, May 8.—The Oficial Gazette publishes 4 dispatch from Bismarck to the Prussian Repre- Sentatives to the Federal States, dealing with the Altona and St. Pauli question. He states that the Committees of the Bundersath have unanimously resolved to report to the Council only upon the technical side of the question, and to keep altogether out of consideration the con- stitutional aspect of the case. He lays stress on the necessity of avoiding, a8 far as possible, for the sake of concord, any interpretation of the constitutional rightsinvolved. Bismarck points out that it is the indisputable right of Prussiato divide any portion of her own territory from the Hamburg free port district, and maintains that the proposed severance of St. Paull has not been urged in the interest of Prussia, as it is of advantage to Altona that St. Pauli should re- main outside the Zolleverein; but that it was rather in the interest of Hamburg that the new customs line was proposed. The Buudersrath ean decide upon the customs line without enter- inginto an examination of the constitutional bearing of the question, which would likely pro- duce a contlict of opinion. Those Governments which consider that by the severance of St. Pauli from the Hamburg district the Constitution of the Empire woujd be violated, can vote against the prot |, but in that case Bismarck would not advise {fe Emperor to renounce his right to upnold a demand which is undoubted! no infraction of the constitution. Bismarc! urges the necessity of maintaining an impaired concord between the Governments, and ex- presses hope that the respective proposals of russia and Humburg muy be a settled arrange- ment and without resorting to adecision by ma- jorities and minorities. Prussia will willing! take into consideration any vroposal whicl would in its effect be in accordance with the constitution, provided the Federal ;Government will make a unanimous endeavor to oppose, with one accord, the attempt of certain mem- bers of the Reichstag to mit the authority of the Bundesrath. MARRIED. Princess Pauline ot Wirtemburg was mar- ried at Carlsruhe to Dr. Wilm, a medical practi- tioner of Breslau. The King of Wirtemburg gure hig assent on condition of the Indy aban- loning her title. IN THE REICHSTAG. 2 BERuIN, May 8.—In the Reichstag to-day the Anti-Usury bill and the bill for preventing and extinguishing the rinderpest were read a third time. * The ‘House refused Herr Lasker permission to introduce a resolution declaring the attidude of Pruasia in the St. Pauli affair unconstitutional. WILL RESIGN. It is stated that Baron Runhardt, Bavarian Minister, whom Bismarck angrily reproved for opposing Prussia in the Bundesrath, will resign. INTERESTING DEBATE. ‘The Reichstag to-day discussed the second reading of the Elbe Navigation act, involving the severance of Altona and St. Pauli from the free-port territory of Hamburg. The Commit- tee moved the House assent to the bill with the proviso that the change of the customs frontier Stations on the Elbe shall only be enacted by a special law. ‘Bismarck said this proviso was an attempt at a pressure to which the Government could not submit, The Imperial Constitution was on the side of the Governmentand overrode the Provincial law which established the customs frontier on the Elbe. ‘The free-port rights of Hamburg could not be withdrawn without Hamburg’s own consent, but the Federal Council had the right to fix the boundary of the free-port ter- ritory. ‘Bismarck regretted to say that particularism had reappeared with renewed strength. Consti- fudonal. ‘disputes had been kindled for the first time in the Federal Council. He then referred to the opposition of the Cutholic Centre. From them he had expected support, hence the con- eessions which were about to be submitted to the Prussian Diet. The opposition parties should beware of the consequences of their conduct. It was dangerous to sow discord between the Federal Governments. Only one thing, he said, retains me in office, namely, the will of the Emperor. When I see the obstacles 1 have to contend with I feel a strony desire for restin retirement. If you consider the power of the Centre unconquerable I should udvise you on my retirement to select a Ministry represent- ing both the Centre and Conservatives. I am tired, tired to death, when I sce my efforts con- stantly thwarted by the Liberals, who will not yield on the femme est polate jwhen the continued existence of the Empire is at st a Herr ‘Windhorst replied. He said the Centre did not oppose the Government from psrty mo- tives. Bismarck alone can restore peace to the Church. If he does it, he will obtain much which at present is unobtainable. FRANCE. ‘THE COMMUNISTS. Paris, May 8.—The Irreconcilables have a. project for organizing a largo demonstration at Pare la Chaise over the graves of the Commun- jsts who fell in May, 1871. Should they persevere in the scheme, the Government will take meas- ures to preserve order. ‘Panis, May 8.—The Senate, by a majority of fifty-five votes, has just passed tho first reading of the bill repealing the law of the 8th of No- vember, 18M, which rendered obligatory the celebration of Sundays and holidays. As the Inw in question has long since fallen into desue- tude, and the penalties are never enforced, it is ‘judged better to remove it from the statute- book, and leave tho question of observance to fndividual conscience. Within the lust dozen yours the disposition to observe these days has Become more general There ig no doubt come stil purely voluntary. A Awors eure painter, Botdint |-known Italian genre painter, is pA rete permission to ‘paint the portral ie of pretty Alice Reaniult, tho actress. She, under- Manding that Boldini ‘intended to make her a nsented to give him resent of the picture, co! Dee eeiodiene P be required. ae ee a oiber day she received a letter from: the artist stating that the price of the portrait would be $5,000. The fair Alice was cons ntly furious. : 8e ee ere eel ‘As an example of the aphorism ove lev all distinctions, the young pueness an ie Of Wirtemburg bas just been r resiau, a Prussinn sub- Fiage to Dr. Willem, of Dreratie surroundings. out rank or ari Jects witnet relatives offered opposition, but uly stipulated that the bride should ren ne a ition of 1 Royal Princess. 1c d posi hor title and fider the nameof Mlle. Von Rep- pat THE CIVIL STATUS OF WOMEN. . Camille See introduced in the Chamber to- asy Cain to establish the clvil status or women. Tho Dil establishes a distinction between mar- ried women and spinsters, and stytg from the principle that the rights of unM#rieg women Should be the same us that of men. ‘The legal Status of married women will be’ aico largely ameliorated by the bill. GREAT BRITAIN. FOUNDERED. . Loxpos, May 8.—The Union Steamship Com- pany’s mail steamer American, from the Cape of Good Hope for Southampton, foundered close to the equator on the 28th of April, after preaking her shaft. Her passengers and crew took to the boats. Three, containing fifty-four persons, have been picked up and the passen~ gers lunded ut Madeira. The five remaining boats, when Inst seen, were working for Cape Palmos, Liberia, with fine weather. There was no loss of life when the vessel went down. ‘WILL OPEN PARLIAMENT IN PERSON. Loxpon, May 8.—It is believed, the Queen in person will reopen Parliament on the 0th inst. ‘ME, CROSS, the husband of George Eliot, is the representa- tive of an American financial house. _ WOOL SALES. ” . woo! sales to-day 8,400 bales were dis- eee, of, chtelly Victoritn, New, Zealand, and ralian. There was a fair al + ree ae piading was moderately animated. Prices steady for all descriptions. FOURTEEN LIVES LOST. i N, May 8.—A fire. last night destroyed opto st Gray's Inn road, and 25 Portpo ol ; jane. “Fourteen persons are-missing. DEFEATED. Loxpox; May 8.—Vernon “Harcourt, Home, il more strongly marked by rendering it Secretary, wasdefeated in the contest for reBlec- tion to Parliament from Oxford City. ‘The poll cane eet ative), 2,785; Vernon. SPAIN. 5 INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CAPTAIN-GENERAL OF COBA. MADRID, may 8.—In the Chamber of Deputies, the Minister of Colonies said the Captain-Gen- eral of Cuba had been instructed to combine the necessary rigor of law with humanity in dealing with the insurgents. CROPS AND VINES DAMAGED. Heavy rains and slight frosts in several of the provinces of Upper and Lower Arragon are causing serious damage to the crops and vines. ARMS FOR THE CUBAN INSURGENTS. In the Chamber of Deputies to-day, Seiior Vivar called attention to the statement that an American steamer had been chartered for the purpose of conveying munitions of war to Cuba, for the insurgents. The Minister of Justice re- plied that the represeutative of Spain at Wash- igton possessed the confidence of the Govern- ment, and would do his duty to his country, THE PORTO RICO BUDGET proposes Co-abolieh the 6 per cent bounty on goods imported direct from producing countries, aad to reduce the present import duties 50 per (TURKEY. MUST DIE. CONSTANTINOPLE, May 8—The court-martial in the case of the assasin of the Russian Colonel Commeroff sentenced him to death. ‘WHY THEY REVOLTED. CONSTANTINOPLE, May 8.—The inhabitants of Bitlis have revolted because the Governor had recelyed orders to send ali the available cereals to Van and Bashkaleh, as tel- egrams from Erzeroum stated that Van and ‘ Bashkrleh were hopelesly famine- stricken, and Bitlis was the nearest point whence assistance could be sent. It is believed the Governor connived at the resistance of his ople, and the English and Russian Embassies ave complained to the Porte against him. MILITARY PREPARATIONS. ‘The Porte is engrossed with military prepara- Hons. The Governors of the provinces have been ordered to hold Redifs ready for an emergency. Several thousand troops have ar- rived at Constantinople within the past week. There is great aotvity at’ the Government arsenals in Asia. ASIA. RUSSIAN EXPLORING EXPEDITION. Lonpox, May 8—A letter from Col. Preje- Volsky, the Russian explorer, announcing the safety of his expedition, says the expedition left Nanshian Mountain in July and entered Thibet through Shaidash. They were attacked by Tanguts, of whom they killed four. The re- mainder fled. The Thibetan troops stopped the expedition 250 versts from Lassa. A messenger from the Grand Lama brought his refusal to al- low them to proceed. They returned with some difficulty through Nortiern Thibet, wintering 16,000 feet above: the level of the sea. The ex- pedition expects to reach Kiakhta, Siberia, in August, by way of Alashanurga. SOUTH AMERICA. INDEMNITY DEMANDED. PANAMA, April 28.—American citizens in Pera claim, through the United States Government, indemnity from Chili for all losses and damages whatsoever they have suffered or may hereafter suffer through the acts of the Chillan forces. They protest against the manner in which Chili has carried and proposes to carry on the war, as inhuman, barbarous, and unworthy a nation. CUBA. ‘THE EMANCIPATION LAW. HAVANA, May 8—The Gazette publishes the Jaw for the abolition of slavery in Cuba, which Decomes in force from date, together with the regulations for the application of the law. Reg- ulations have been formulated by order of, the Governor-General and approved by the Council of Administration, butare subject to the ap- proval of the Home Government, HURD’S LITTLE BILL. The Author to Explain Its Beauties to His Constituents at Toledo. Spectal Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune, Toueno, O., May 8.—The Hon. Frank Hurd ar- rived at home last night, from Washington, by way of Columbus, and the announcement that he would make a speech on the floorof the Prod- uce Exchange to-day, explaining the benefit of the bill which bears his name, drew out quite a large number of busines§-men, besides those who are regular members of the Exchange. At the close of the trading hour President Carrington called the Board to order and announced that Mr. Hurd would deliver his speech next Monday at half-past 12 o'clock. He also invited not only the members of the Board but also business-men generally to be present. Considerable interest has been mani- fested regarding Mr. Hurd’s position in the matter, so there will! doubtless be a large attendance at Monday's meet- ing. There .was o meeting this morning ofthe Board of Directors of the Produce Ex- change Association, at which Mr. Hurd ex- plained the matter very fully, showing that To- ledo would be benefited by the bill. The Board adopted the following resolution: Resolved, That this Board of Directors offer to the Hon. Frank Hurd their cordial thanks for his clear and comprehensive explanation or the Dill now before the Congress of the United States known as the “Hurd bill,” made before them this morning, and so far as explained this Board are disposed to adopt its provisions. This resolution was ously opposed by several members of the B i, Mr. Walker claiming that it would hurt Toledo very much, especially in winter when navigation was closed. As it is now, the Canada Southern affords an castern outlet that docs not place us entirely at. the mercy of the Lake Shore, and though the bt p: , the transportation of goods by boat to Canadian ~ ports would uf- ford some relief. But when the lake froze up so that vessels could not reach Canadian rts, business would be most effectually locked. Detroit would not sutfer so badly, for they could load their barges at the elevator and tow. them across the river and there load cars. Notwithstanding this opposition, how- ever, the resolution was adopted. It has been. a pretty hard matter to get Mr. Hurd to talk much about his bill, but he has been understood to say that if It was obnoxious to his constituency he would drop it. The meet- ing Monday will undoubtedly result ina free exchange of opinion, both sides being anxious to be heard on the subject. It is not thought a resolution ‘of indorsement, can pass the open 01 —————_— B. F. ALLEN. Spectal Correspondence of The Chicago Tribune. Drs Mornes, Ia., May 7.—It seems somewhat singular to read the report ofthe trial of B. F. Allen, ia the United States District Court for Illinois, on an indictment for fraudulent tran- actions with the Cook County Bank, and find him defended by a lawyer who, in the United States District Court for lowa, prosecuted him, and sought to establish fraudulent transactions connected with the same Cook County Bank; and the Assignee of his bankrupt estate testifying in Illinvis to the good character of the defendant, while in Iowa, as plaintiff in actions’ against Mr. Allen, he so far established the cburacter of Mr. Allen as to force the Judge to say in open court, in the presence of that gentic- inan, that his (Allcn’s) testimony was wholly unworthy of belief. It is barely pos- sible tMat Mr. Allen possesses a dual char- acter which is totally dissimilar in Iowa and Illinois; leastwise Mr. Bisbee has put suck on record in the courts of the two States,— whether as an effort to subserve the ends of justice, or to earn a good fee, the deponent knows not. = ——= TELEGRAPHIC NOTES. Derrorr, 3Mich., May 8.—At Manistee to-day Nichols Bailey and wife were examined before the Justice’s Court on a charge of keeping a house of ‘il-fame. The examination was at- tended by forty ladies, prompted by a. desire to encourage the unfortunate girls who were in- mates of theden. The ladies before the open- ing and at the close of the court prayed and 1 hymns. ao oes aay B President Hayes and Cabinet andthe Governor-General of Canada will be {nvited to the celebration of the 20th anniver- sary of the settlement of Boston, Sept. 17. The oly appropriates Ca say s—The Unite tes Marshal for New Hampshire states be bes barely ‘funds enough to pay the expenses of grand and petit jurors, and unless Congress rakes an appropriation the jury trials must cease. Indian Vengeance. wood-choppers working near Secret oben: Nevada, Being attracted by screams and groans in a gulch close by the trail in which they were going to work, came to where 2 squaw was foundsecurely tied to a tree. Upon Glozer examination they found a dead papoose strapped to her buck. Upon untying the ropes that Bound hes fae, Sais Sapling that the Indians char; er W ag her papoose te t rid of it, and had tied. her, with the dead Eaby on her back, to the tree, where she would have been left to die had it not been for the arrival of the white men. This is considered a heinous offense among the Indians, and the kill- ing of a boy pul was what caused this punishment to ed on the squaw. CYCLONE: Watonwan County, Minnesota, Visited by a Terrific Wind- Storm. Houses Lifted into the Air and the Fragments Scat- tered. One Person Killed and Several Seri- ously Injured. .. A MINNESOTA CYCLONE. Spectat Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune. ~ Sr. PauL, Minn., May &—Dispatches received to-day show that the storm of yesterday was severe and destructive in some parts of the State. In Watonwap County, in the southwtst, it became a veritable cyclone. A special to the Pioncer-Press from Madetia says: “Yesterday a terrific storm of wind, rain, lightning, and hail passed over this place. About seven miles south it developed into a small cyclone, first striking the residence of Wilber Pond, which it lifted into the air like a feather and crushed it lke a shell, leaving no two boards in. one place, and scattering it for miles across the prairie, driving the timber and boards into the ground as they fell. Mrs. Pond was almost in- stantly killed and Mr. Pond severely: injured. ‘They fell out of the house about sixty feet from where it started. .A lumber wagon was carried thirty rods and one wheel torn off. The storm next struck the Case school-house, which it blew from its foundation, and then passed to the dwelling-house of Charles McLaughlin, taking off the roof and all the furniture, bedding, etc., from tho upper story and scattering it in every direction. The family had luckily taken refuge in the lower rooms. Isuac Drake had his stock-sheds blown down and a horse and two head of cattle killed. From this county the storm passed into Blue Earth, and we hear of a schoolhouse being demolished inthe town of Lincoln. It seemed to be crowding northeast. Three other men report houses unroofed, but particulurs cannot be obtained.” A Hastings dispatch says: “A terrible wind storm struck the Catholic Church, three miles beyond mont Village, on the Dodd road, completely de~ molishing it in about fifteen seconds. The storm destroyed both of Hugh Durham's windmills, and took the roof off SfcGinley’s house, and de- stroyed a windmill at Rich Valley, in Lake City. A house tenanted by George Shelby and family was struck by lightning, which knocked of the top of the chimney, threw the stove but of position, splintered the lower floor, and the cistern.” DROWNED. Special Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune. LANSING, Mich., May 8.—Nellie, aged 10 years, and Howard, aged 4 years, children of Valentine Lombert, living in the northern part of this city, were missed from home last evening. Search in the neighborhood proved of no avail, as they were seen playing near the river during the day. The anxious parents and neighbors searched the river with boats and lanterns near+ yall night without success. At 7:30 o'clock this morning the bodies of the children were foundina mill-race. They had evidently been drowned many hours. Evidently the boy had fallen in first, and his brave little sister, in at- tempting to save him, met her death also. Dernoiz, May 8. Nellie and Howard Lambert, children of Valentine Lambert, ord North Lane sing, age and 4 years respectively, were missing last evening, and their bodies wore found floating in the mil race this A FATAL ELEVATOR. Special Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune, ‘MILWAUEEE, Wis., May 8.—A horrible elevatot accident occurred in this city to-day, reaulting in the death of a newsboy named James Boles, Anew elevator was being tested in Martin's iron block, and two or three boys had gone te the second floor to see it work. The door open- ing to the elevator is designed to have large pane of glass, but the glass had not beer set in, and the victim put -his head down as the elevator was descending from the top of the butiding. In this way he was caught and had his-neck broken and the head almost torn from the body. It was a casa of criminal neglect to. leaye suck a place un- guarded, and the Martin, estate will be sued for damages. KILLED BY LIGHTNING. Spectal Dispatch to Ths Ohicago Tribune. Rocuester, Mian, May '&—Two valuable horses owned by Merritt House; of Eyota, were Killed by lightnis ly yes morning. . oy nso con gavariey mupaine SPRINGFIELD, Ill, May 8.—Duting a heavy. thunder-storm that prevailed in ‘this vicinity this afternoon John Martin, a lad aout 15 yeare old, who was at work in a cornfield gight ‘milet east of this city, was struck by ligntning and In- atantly killed. a Quer Ill., May 8.—This morning about day- light while Henry Thomas, living..near New Ganton, UL, in Pike County, was in his“barn t¢ hitch up his mules the lightning stritok the barn, kided Mr. Thomas and two urulea, and burned up the bern and contents. SEVERE HAIL-STORM. ©. Spectal Dispatch to Ths Chicago Tribune, Menvora, Ill, May 8.—A violent hail-storty visited this section of the country about 3 p. m to-day, lasting ten minutes. Some of the hal was as large a8 pigeon’s eggs and the smalles: as big as marbles. It is feared that it has done t considerable damage to fruit trees and evzly garden stuff, as ft was accompanied with a high wind. The storm, it is said, was very severe north of here. Strange tosay, the thermomete! did not descend below 70. The rainfall afterhas been three inches in about as many hours. THE DEADLY FROG. Special Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune, Granp Rapips, Mich., May 8.—George Oliver, afiagman in the employ of the Grand Rapids Newaygo & Lake Shore Railroad, in this city, while assisting in switching cars here caught bit foot in 2 frog, fell under the train, and was 80 injured that he cannot idly live till morning noon. He leaves a wife and two children in Fort Wayne, Ind., his former home. He had been here but about a weel —_ BURNED TO DEATH. Spectat Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune. RocnesteRr, N. ¥., May 8.—A horrible catas- trophe took place to-day. Ray McCrosan, aged 4,and Thomas F. Garland, aged 6, playing in 4 burnon Francis street, made a bonfire, The barn was burned, and'the two boys were so ay to bave no resemblance to human ‘They played with matches. INJURED BY A STORM. Special Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune. Hovenros, Mich., May 8.—The heaviest thun- der and lightning storm, accompanied with northeast winds, ever witnessed here tae pais t night, slightly inju: a little chi ie Sa ee buildings, and scaring the community in gencral. STRUCK BY LIGHTNING. Spectal Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune. Mornus, IL, May 8—Thomas McGrath, a tine ner, recently elected Collector of Morris, was struck by lizhtning while roofing a building about five miles from here. He was not killed, Dut it is thought that he cannot live. CRUSHED TO DEATH. Warrsnatt, N. ¥., May &—A pillar of ore, forty feet high, in Tifft’s shaft, Mineville, fell to-day, killing Hoger Moynahan and Wiilie O'Neil, and injuring several others. It will take several days to recover the bodies. FRACTURED HIS SKULL. Spectat Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune. Kexosna, Wis. May 8.—Joho Marshall, while working at the artesian well, was struck by a falling chain, which fractured his skull. He will probably die. FELL FROM A LADDER. Special Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune. Minwackee, Wis., May 8.—W. A. Nowell, Oil Inspector, fell from a ladder to-day, tained ay compound fracture of a Aira a THE TELEGRAPH WAR. Bpectal Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune, Arcmson, Kas., May &—Judge Foster to-day made an order continuing the temporary in- Junction against the Western Union Telegraph Compauy restraining that Company from Inter- fering with the telegraph lines of. the Central -Branch of the Union Pacific Railway until the final hearing in June. In the case of te Kansas Pacific Railway lines he makes no order, but continues the present status until the June term. The result of this action is to permit the Central Branch and Kansas Pacific Raliroad Companies to continue to do a pub. lic ‘telegraph business, accepting mes- pages trom the American Union ‘Telegraph Company, as well as from other com- panies, for Kansas and Colorado, excepting a few points specially named in Judge Hallett’: original order, the control and management ot the telegraph lines upon the roads named re- inaining in the hands of the companies,