Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, September 23, 1880, Page 2

bee and systemutle collection and dissem- ainpshive. ‘They have one of the most Haeteely orycantaatlons, and know the pollt- ioat sentinents of every voter, and not only this, they know the whereabouts of every Republican voter who fs out of the State, and haa made, or fs. making arrangements to return to the State In order to east his vote on eleettonlay, T think there fs no probability of the Demoerats car rying the Staite, altliough they have wombs nated n very popular man for Governor,--ex- momber-of-Congress Frank Jones, a mat who ran inastrong Republican distriet and was elected, At present the Republicans. havea full representation in Congress, anc there la every reason to belleve that they will carry all three districts this year,” RUVFIANISM. A MNOOKLYN DISUIACE. Boeetat Dispatch to The Chicagn Tribune, New Yorn, Sept. 22—The attack of a party of rufians upon the companies from the Elehth Ward) of Brooklyn, when on thelr way to joln the Republican procession, in that city Tuesday evening, was not oficial- ly reported at the police ¢ niral offiee wnlil this evening. Six of the men assayitel were injured seriously, and one, Is thought, may 4 The Hepubllean Cam: pal Conmnittes has offered a reward of KH) for the arrest and conviction of any Members of the attacking party. Several other agsauits are reported, MICHIGAN, MERTING AT LANSING. Special Dispateh ta ‘The Chicago Tribune. LANstxa, Mich, Sept, 82—d. IL, Fox, of Yopsilnntl, a iatented and eloquent Iswyer of the race which but a few years ago was bought and sold as property in the South, spoke to a large and attentive audience here to-night. He advised the, penne of ins tare party that freed thent fram FURS eee them, ax they value thelr hest interests, to vote for Gurtield and Arthur, ; MAIN THE NENT ELECTION, Svettat Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune, AWastixatos, D.C, Sept. 22—The Maine election has been an i wind to the Repub- Means. Reports received here from the Na- tlonal Republican Committee show that the result in Maine bas greatly interested some of the leading bustness-nen in New York, and that large contributions of money have within a few days been offered to the Repub- Henn campaign fund. WEST VIRGINIA. DEMOCHATS ALARMED, Speetat Dispatch to The Chieuga Trihunes New Yonk, Sept. 22.—Col, JF, Vinal, of West Virginia, was at the Republican Na- tionn) Connnittee rooms to-night. He says the Democrats are thoroughly alarmed over West Virginia, jand are making a vie orous ennvass of the State. AC great many Northern settlers have gone into the State since’ 18708, sand this with the Greenback defection from tho “Democrats gives the Republicans some hopes of carrying it. ‘The State In the northern part Is well organized, and a careful canvass is being made throughout which will be com- pleted. The Democratte candidate for Cov; ernor and the leaders in that party areopenly opposed to tho free-school systent, aul take strong grounds in favar of free trade. As the fron, coal, salt, and manufacturing inter- ests of tho State are its prinelpal support, there ‘ 18 GREAT DaTECrON ; among the men engaged in theso pure Bits ewho have heretofore’ supported: the Democratic Heket, In the First Congres: slonal District, with Its great nall and glass manufactures, In Wheeling, the Demoeratle candidate, Wilson, Is a strong free-trade ade + voente, Mr. UMutehinson, the Republican gandidate, wi probably be cleeted in’ that strict, a preat anistake to Het sald Me Vinal, that the Sonthorn people have given up the canse for whlch thes, fought for years ed and traveled: among them for many. years, and It is my belief that a majority of them would to-morrow be will- ing to fight thelr battles over satn if they thought there was a good chance of success. OTns. °* Ama “hE? Spectat Dispatch to The Chieao Tribune, Wasiuxoros, D, C., Sept. 22.—Demoerats pretend to know that Prank Jones, of New Hampshire, has promised that if Indiana goes Democratic in October he will put Money Into the campaign and make a vigor- ous fight for the New Hampshire Governor- slp, Thavo ] GEN. GUANT. Spretal Dispateh (o The Chicago Tribune. New Your, Sept.’2—Nunierous inquiries having been received nt the National Remih- Hean headquarters from various parts of the country ag to whether Cen. Grant would pre- sidvat politienl meetings, Gov, Jewell commu- wleated with hin, and to-day recelved the fol- lowlng rept, GALENA, Bt 9 .— Ta Gov. Jewels While T shail dot my power to ald the Republican cnuse, Teannot now engige tonttend any meetings, Mil beta Now ork about the loth of Qctoner, and willremain until tho Sth, during which thme Tahal vielt Byston. IH. GRANT. " BLAINE FAILS TO CON ' Special Dispatch to The Chteago Tribune, New York, Sept, 2.—The Hon. dns, Blaine was announced to speak In New Brunawick, N, d., this evening, anu n_large. crowd assembled to hear hin. ‘The Malia: Senator did not appear, owhng tothe fact that the annaquncement was inade without con- siltation with him. Mr. Blaine fs in this elty to-night, Ste will spenk at: Newark, N. J., to-morrow evening, and visit the State Falr on Friday, MORMHON AT CINCINNATI. Spectat Dispatch to The Chieago Tribuncs Crncinxatt, O., Sept. 22.—dudge Morrison, of Chicnzo, svoke toa large Republican meeting to-nicht, in Sixth Street Market kpace, on protection and the interests of American workmen, KEAUNEY. SAN Francisco, Sept, 22.—Dennis Kearn ey tus afternoon sent. a dispateh toSolon Chase and other straight Greenbaek Electors of Malne, uraing a straight fight and no fusion with the Democracy. : BUTLER, Cincinnati, O,, Sept. 23—Gen. BF, Bute Jer addressed 4 very large Democratic meet- Ing in the Fifth Street Market space to-night. Tho attendance 1s estiunted wt 6,000, od THE TERRORS OF THE SEA. New Yon, Sept, 2.—The pilot-boat Pet, now In fron a crulse, reportsthat on tho 1th inst, dn latitude 4l degrees 80 intnutes north, and longitude 63 degrees 50 minutes west, she fell In with w schooner bottom yp. Tho schooner was in the track of the vessels bound for this port, snd it was dechled to put a hole in the head side and sink her, As the boat moved around the schooner, aiman was discovered with a Topo around his neck hinging from the bow sprit. He was bloated with water and his features decomposed, The eMuyia from the vessel were so nolsome and overpowering that the concluston can to was dint its crew were lytng dead in her endian, tt ts thought probable tha vessel was tho British schooner Ghudlator, which sailed from the Barbadoes for Yurmouth, U, 5., some thne ago, —————————— DETERMINED TO GET IT, Speciat Diuvutch to Tha Chicago Tridune, Waswisartos, D, U., Sept. 3.—One of Gen, Butler's new politieal tdendasy au ex-Confed- erate, says that tho House Military Commuit- tev will at the next sesston report a DUI pros viding for tho appointment of Gen, Buder as oneof the Board of Managers of the Nae tional Hommes for disabled solders, Whether tls Is true or not, the new Democratic Bound of Managers of the Soldiers’ Homes ty not likely to pryss tlie promised Investigation into Gen, Butler's management of these Homes, : a SHEEP AND WOOL. * PHILADELPHIA, Sept, 22.—Commissioner La Duc was chosen President of the Interna: _.dional Conyentlon to promate seep and wool “$ndustry, A. sf, Garland, of Hilnols, read na paper on “Tho Advancements of the General “Interests of Wool-Growers.” Discussion fol- lowed on the methods to be devised for the heaton of in forvwution yelating w the produc lon of wool, A commnitics was appoluted to wke the subject In hand, He FOREIGN. Montenegro Advised by the Powers to Move on Duleigno. The Turkish Forces Now Seem Inclined to Expel the _ Albanians, Prompt Action Urged upon the Porte by the European Represent- atives, In Order that the Blockado of the Dardanelles May Bo Avolded. List of the New French Cabinet Selected by Premier Ferry. A General Reduction of Time in the Manchester Cotton Dis- trict. TURKHY. THE WEATHER, Lonnox, Sept. 22.—A Ryunsa dispatel: say's the fine weather Is breaking up rapidly, ‘There was 0 violent squall Tnesday, but the cables of the men-of-war all held, THE NAVAL DEMONSTRATION, Count von Matzfeldt, the German Ambas- sador, has formally delivered to the Sultan the note of the European Powers Intinating that the naval demonstration will take place on Monday next. TROOPS DYING OF FEVER. The Turkish troops near Sentari are dying of fever at the rate of 200 daily. AMUASSADOR TO FRANCE, It is ofiicially arrounced that Essed Pasha has been appointed Turkish Ambassador to France. SUMMONED TO PATS. Itis understood that -Fissot, the French Ambassador to Constantinople, has been summoned to Paris, i SERVIA. ‘The tranquillizing assurances of the Porte in regard to the hostile attitude of the Al- bantins appear to have been accepted by Servla, as the guard patroting the Servo-Al- banian frontier numbers only 300, RESERVES CALLED OUT, A decree has been signed calling out tho Greek reserves, IMPRISONED, Panis, Sept. 22.—A telezram from Ragusa says: ‘The Montenegrin commanttant at Pod- goritza has tmprisoned the prinelpal Moham- inedan inhabitants, ‘This tas greatly [rrl- tated the Albanians, and tnereases the dinl- culty of surrendering Dutelgno, THE SITUATION CHITICAT. New York, Sept. 22—A cable dispatch from Lonton says: “fhe situation in the Eustis regarded here as most eritieal, and the developments of the next few days are awalted with intense interest. The united Powers are fully determined to enforee the witlof Enrope on ‘Turkey, as expressed in the Treaty of Berlin, ‘Tho fleets, it 13 ofli- cially announced, wit not bombard tha ‘Town of Duletxno, but If it is not surren- dered to the Montenegrins the united Pow- ers will adopt the same polley as was done in the ens Hab ant the fleets - will line wedlately p it to blockade the Darda- nelles and the Sultan will be doposed. ‘Tho British feet in the Mediterranean will be at once reinforced by soveral vessels from En- gland, The fronelad: Minotaur --has been ordored refitted for active survive” , MONTENEARO TO 3IOVE, NRcusa, Sept, &.—News received from Cettinge Is that In, consdquence, of Riza #asli's Inek of vizor Montenegro lng been advised by one of the Powers to proceed to. netion, and that the advance of the Monte- negrins on Dulelgno will commence to-day Ww ednesday). WILL RESIAT, ‘Thirty-five leading Inhabitants of Dalelgno presented 2 protest to the foreign Consuls, declaring thelr fellow-cHizens will never con- sent to bedetaghed from tho Turkish Goy- ernment, wid that if the Montenegrins tempt to advanee they will by repelled fret bly. Several Consuls refused tu accept the protest if ‘Two Catholle and two Mussulman members of the League have gone to ‘Tusl to urge the wountalneers: to assist In the: defense of Duletgno. + FORCE THREATENED, In consequence of Aduiral Seymour's wttl- natin Riga Pasha has urged the League to submit to the cession of Dulelgno, threaten: ing In the event of refusal to resort to force, and to ask reluforeements frou Constant! nople. THE TURUIBIL COMMANDES AT DULOIGNO, Loxpon, Sept, 22.—-A dlspateh from Badik, reports that Riza Pasha summoned the peo- pie of Duteligno to he town, and prom sect to pay thon 30,000 ‘Turkish pounds, bes shies undertaking to build a new Duleleno on Matla territory, but he reeelved a deeidedt negatlye, and ls now preparing a force of 6,000 men with six cannon ty overcome the opposition, TURKS IN COUNCH. A Browt eouncll was held on Monday, nt whieh the Sultan dechired te would not agree to the cession of any territory, ‘The British and Itatlan Ministers afterwards had an midience with tie Sultan and delivered an exceedlagly disagreeable and unpleasant messuge, GREAT BRITAIN, REPORTED RUESO-FRENCH ALLIANCE, Lonpon, Sept. 2.—Tho statement attrib uted to Waddington, that a proposal fora Itussian alliance with Franco agaist Gere many has been nade to Gambetta through a fusstan Grand Duke in Parls, Is slinply an assertlon of & correspondent, aud not of Waddington. AQUICULTUNIATS FOR TEXAS. The ‘Teutonla took out 150 British agri culturists for ‘Loxns, BUOWY TIM In the Blackburn district, comprising Blackburn, Daraen, Clitheroe, and about dozen smaller. towns, the masters, with single exception, have azreed to run thelr inllls on shart thie, ‘Tho masters? meeting ut Mitichester yeaterday was one of the Jargest over held in connection with the cut- ton trade. Notices dat short tine with com menes the Oh or Th of October will be posted Iinmediately, Woot. At to-dny’s sales, 8,100 bales wera disposed of, ehletly New Zealand, Port Phillp, snd Cape. Prices unchanged. ‘he market cone tinues brisk and firm, . DID NOT AMNIVEY gut rows, Sept. 24—The steamer City of Chester did not arrive to-night, on account of the Uiticulties of towing, THE MOS TRADE, ‘The fron-masters of the Glasgow district, because of the depression of the: trade, have resolved to reselad) the recent resulution relative to rekindling thelr furnuees, FRANCEH, COUNT DE RT, VALTER, Loxpon, Sept. 2.—A correspondent of tho Thoes at Varls says: “Count De St. Vator presented himself to declare that he reslzned the Berlin Embassy, but M. Do Freyelnet strongly urged him ta reconsider his do etston, so that their slmultanvous retirement might not excite apprehensions In regard to external relations, MM. De Freyelnet has urged the sume thing on all the French rep- resentatives abroad, in tho event of any of them retiring, It is probable, therefore, that M. De St, Valler's reslynation will bu defer- red, but it may be looked for soon, GAMBETTA, . A VParls dispatch says; Nothing is niore striking than the almost perfect unanimity with which the French press accuses Gam- betta of having caused the present crisis, and having thus disturbed tho National tranquilllty solely because Do Freycinet, In HI CUICAGO TRIBUNE: TITURSDAY, SEPTEMBER < 2 , 1880—TEN PAGES. hisapeech, ventured to exhibit himself as 0 farsighted man. With the exception of two or three papers, the whole press pro- tests vehemently against the Imperative tne terference of irresponsible parsons, anid comes to the concluston that the real and only possible solution is) that Gambetta should take the Premiership, It would he a great mistake to attribute tis view only to Gatmbettn’s adversaries, Mls nearest friends regard It as a necessity. “THE NEW CANINET, Pants, Sept. “The new Cabinet. lias been detinitly constituted as follows: Jules Bert. President of Connect! and Minister of Pubile Instruction; Barthelomy St. 1 ter of Foreign Affal Maire, Mints: naians, Minister of the Interior and Worship: Cazot, Minister of Justices Magnin, Minister of Finance: Gen, Farre, Minister of Wart Admiral Clonet, Minister of Marine; Carnat, Minister of Pub- Ne Works: ‘Tirard, Minister of Commerce; Cochery, Minister of Posts and ‘Telegraphs. DROWNED, A ferry steamer capsized at Bordeaux and six persons were drowned, GERMANY AND AUSTHIA, opt, 2.—A Parks correspondent. the resignation of De Freyeluot, Germany and Austria have been briskly changing totes in consequenes there have agreed to work, for a malntenane peace, anid not to Insist on the execution of any program which might expose Kurope to divisions, INDIA. VISASTHROUK LAND-SEAP, Carcurra, Sept. 2.—By a land-sip at. Naint Tal, Bengal, eleven British ofleers, Alteen soldiers, and eleven othor persons were killed, and four injured. Amon the killed are J. ‘Taylor, Assistant Commlsstoner of Police; the Rey. Mr. Robinson, Chaplain: Maj. Morphy, of the Fortleth Reginents Mrs. Morphy; Mr. Morgan, Road Overseer; Mrs. ‘Turnbull, Capt. Frederick Goodrldge, Surgeon; J.B. Hanna, Capt. Haimes, of the Royal Engineers, Capt. Baldestien, Lieut. E. 4, Sullivan, Dr. Thitehell, and Second-Lieut, J. BT, Carmict GERMANY, THE EMPEROR'S HEALTH Reutty, Sept. 2—Lhe Emperor William {s deekdediy better. MENNIGSEN'S STATEMENT. Bennts, Sept. 22,—Herr Von Bennigsen, in an nddress before an meeting of Liberals at Unnover yesterday, asserted that whatever mlghthe the worth of Herr Varnbubler’s statement, it, was perfectly well known to those who followed the course of affairs that influential Russian dignitaries last year had made earnest. and continued efforts In Paris tu. effect an alliance between France and Kussin agalust Germany, AFGHANISTAN, ' MISTRUSTED, Losnon, Sept. 2.—A_ correspondent at Cantahar says: “The. distrust and disilke with which numerous influential men of Afghonistan regard Abdurrahman Khan is due to the untyersal belief in-his Russian predilections, © None trast hint, and every one unites in the opinion. that we must for the presenthold Candahar.” VARIOUS. THE DUTCH FORCES IN ACTIREN. AmstTenpax, Sept. 22.—The Oficial Jour nal says the Ditch General fi Acheen has retired somewhat, as his forces are Susu | elent to infllet a decisive defeat on tho Achinese, | TNE DASUTO REDELLION, Losnon, Sept. 22.—Donald, Currie & Co. have been {nformed by telegram from Caps Town that two of thelr steamers. aro under immediate orders to convey 600 volunteers to participate in the suppression of tho Basuto rebellion. : BUENOS AYRES, Bussos Aynns, Sept. 22.—New elections for the Provincial Chambers recently closed by the National troops resulted in the return obn mnjority.of Deputies favorable to the National Government, DISTURUANCES IN CANTON, Serlous disturbances are reported in Can- ton, The Europeans were being threatened, and are in a atite of alarm. ‘Tho Catholic mission has-been attneked, ‘The -milltary hove been called out, Several rioters wore killed and wounded, . CASUALTIES. AMOST REMARKABLE ACCIDENT. Speelat Dispatch to The Chicaga Tribune. Srusarisep, IL, Sept. 22.—One of the most remarkable. railroad aceidents on ree- ord, Which appears te have heretofore been kept out of print, occurred at Caseyville, on the Ohio & Mississippl, Mriday night. ‘The passenger train leaving S& Louls that night was drawn by an engiie just from the shops, where it had been completely overhauled and partiaily rebuilt. The enging behaved first-rate untll the Caseyville whistliig post was reached, When tho engineer then at- tempted fo shut off steam to slow down, he wns thrown back on the tender and partially stunned. Recovering, he sprang forward to step the engine, but was Inexpressthly astonished to see before him nothing but the end of the fire-box, the front of the cab, and the tubes of the boiler. ‘Tho train was still running, having passed through the town, but soun stopped, It was then ‘discovered that the boiler had oxploded, the force betng spont forward and upward, so that the wheels remained on the track, whllo the montentani kept the tral fn motlon, ‘The strangest partof the afar is the fact that neither the enghneor nor any one onthe train heard the najse of the ox- plsinn. ‘The contcuctor ‘ordered on ‘the prikes without hearing the engineer, beenuse the traln passed the town without stopping, ‘The accident is one of the most peeutlar In rallrond history, CRIMINAL CARELESNESS, Spectal Dispatch to The Chicagy Tribune, Benoit, Wis. Sept. 22—A daughter of J. M, Cobb anda daughter of Peter Vosseler, both elrls belng about 18 years of age, going from school to thelr homes in tho outskirts of the elty, encountered several boys, one of whom, to frighten the girls, pointed a gun at them. ‘The gun was discharged and its cone tents reeelved full Inthe faces of the glels. Miss Cobb's face was terribly Ineerated, and both eyes sertously Injur Dr, Strom, who was stimoned to atten her, fears slie will lose one eye, Miss Vasseler was struck In the side of ‘the fave, and sulle yerely. ‘The distressing occurrence creates Intense indignation in the community, BOILER EXPLOSION, Spectat Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune, East Saainaw, Mich, Sept, 22.—This morning the engineer ut the steam grist mil oti, A. Bench, at Millington, kindled the fire under the bofler and went to breakfast, While nbsent the boiler exploded, shattering the tll and Killing an old man named Rath. borne, who was inaklog ciler from power furnished by the mill. “Pho wall hands had nat commenced wort A DISALLED STEAMER, Special Dispatch to The Crtcago Tribune, Sroux Crry, la, Sept. 2.—A_ telegram re- eclved yesterday froin Port Randall saya. tho steamer C.K. Peek has broken her wheel shaft and knoeked out one of the cylinder heads, ‘The bont will come with one englis ie thls Clty, aud, afterbuing repaired, go to Lou TYIRE_ON AN O1 STTAMET, New Yous, Sept. 2%—The steamer Bers muda and cargo were damaged $20,000 by fire this morning, a * GEN, ‘TORBERT'S BODY, JACKSONVILLE, Fi, Sept, 2.—Tho badly af Gen, As’l A, ‘Torbert arrived from St. Augustine to-day In churga of Gen, F, ‘I Dont, Commandant at St. Augustine, and was recelved by u detachment df the Florida artillery and escorted ta the Armory, which had been tastefully decorated with United States flags and flowers by the Jailes of tho clty.’ ‘Che. body remained there wider o guard of honor watll evening, when it was couveyed to tho steamer Western ‘Fexas, which soon afterwards salled for New York, Ex-Federal and Confederate soldlers’ and te best cltizens were tu the procosdton, 3 HE VETERAN Twelfth Annual Reunion of the Army of the Cumberland at Toledo. Largo Wathoring of Veterans and an Immenso Crowd to Seo Then. : Gons, Garflold, Harrison, nnd Othors ddress tho Multitude. Reunion of the Army of West Virginia at Parkersburg, ARMY OF ‘TIE CUMBERLAND, Speetat Dispatch ta The Chteago Tribune, 'ToLnno, O., Sept. 24-—No event that ling taken place tn ‘Tolede for many years has excited such general Interest ns the twelfth annual Reunlon of the Army of the Cum- bertand, whieh commenced this, worming. People, both elvil and military, old and younn, male and female, seem to have untted With one accord to contribute to the success of the affair, Every one appears to take a personal interest in according to the visiting veterans 0 hearty reception, and right: roy- ally have they-been recelved. Aton early hour the streets presented a gay and lively aspect. Citizens aut strangers with badges on thelr breasts filed the — principal thoroughfares, and, ns the hour for forming the procession approached, the steps of thousands of veterans and sightseers were bent toward the corner of St. Clair and Madi- son streets, The principal bustness-houses and residences on Suminit, St. Clatr, Mali- son, Monrve, and other streets were. gayly decorated In honor of the oeeaston and in Tesponse to the Committee on Decorations, The Commiltes have no reason to complain of lack of public spirit on the part of the cit- fwens in beautifying and decorating thelr prenilses, for, white more handsome ant costly decorations mighthavebeen procured, the display of fins, bunting, and evergreen Loughs wis all that could have been desired. The glorious old Stars and Stripes formed aprineipal feature of the decorations, and, considering the occasion, notliing more up propriate than thousands of Star-Spangled Banners, of all sizes and at every available place of display, could have been chosen, THE THUMPHAL ANCIT at the corner of -Madison and St. Clair streets was an object of gencral attention and admiration. It is an exceedingly lhand- some aud tastily desizned structure, bearkyg the inseription, “Army of the Cumberland,” with hanging transparency beneath contaln- ing the word “ Welcome.” By half-past tu o'clock the strect in tho yielnity of tho Boody House, In, front of which tho escort of honor was to form, was literally thronged with people, Inelud- ing a very Jarge number of ladies, Every door and window, every nook and cor- ner connanding a view of thestreets through which tho procéssion was to pass -was occu pled by us many people as could possibly ob- tain a sight of the procession, Adelay of abontan hour and a half oc- curred in forming the coluimn, owing to the {nteness of the train which was to hear Gen. Garfield and other visitors to the city. How- ever, the train flunily arrived In. the depot, and at 123 0’clock a carriage containing Gen, Garfeld, with Gen. Steedman and Mess: Millmire and Robison, of the Reception Com- niitte, drove up A little informal reception was held for x while: at the curbstone, in front of the Boody, citizens anc visitors crowding aroutuit the carrluge to pay their respects to the dis- Uinguished guest. Gen, Garfield was dressed Ina plain suit of dark ‘gray, with a slouel hat, and looked hale and hearty, being much weatherbenten, ° : “PHI TROCKSSION moved as indleated In Col. Neubert’s order of yesterday, belng hended by Milversted’s Sixteenth Regiment Bang, after whiet came Company A, Company C, and Company G of tle Sixteenth Reximent Ohio National Guard snd Toledo Cadets, Following these were the veterans under Col, Moore, and mombers of tho Soclety on fout, followed by Invited guests In earriuges, ‘Tho route of the procession was passed over asurranged for in good order, Out Madl- son street to Seventeenth, from Seventeenth to Monroe, and down Monroe to the building, Here a halt was called, and the local military Sones passed In revluw before tho So- elety. Upon entering the hail the band played o lively alr, while the Suclety was gathering. The decorations of the hall were very ap- proprinte, consisting of festoons and wreaths of evergreen around the baleany, a gorgeous array of blooming plnnts on tho platform, also around tho side of the balcony were placed the names of the grent ‘battles In which tho army was engaged, the names of thelr most prominent Generals, Inchidiug dl- vision and brigade commanders, It was nearly 1 o'clock when Capt. D, 1, Austin, as Chairman of the Local Executive Committee, called the mectiig to order, there being about 800 members of the Soclety In the hall, and catled upon Chaplain Bacon, who Jed Ina brief prayer. Capt. Austin then tne troduced the Preshlent of the Society, 3 GEN, PUL BUBIMDAN, who at once arose and advanced toward the front. IIs appearance was greeted by tokens of applause, which began. with 1 senttering clapping of hands and ended by the whole Sucluly and others In the hall rise Ing. to tholr feet and giving three hearty cheers, the gallant Mitte Pill Maras aulte overeome at first by the | spots tancous outburst of entiuslism, but soon rallied, and stated that the Sarlery was now rondy for the business of these: ston, Beforo Ula was bez, however, he stated he wished to make ashort oxplanition, [He regretted yery miteh that he had not been able to at- tend the last mecting of the Sovtety at Wash- Ington Inst September, It was nab from any fnek of-interest in the proceedings, for he had felt especially nuxious to be there at the ine of the wayellliys af the statue of Gen, Thomas; that meethog, also, ho had post> poned= tor three years on necount of the statue, as the” seulpter te whan the work - hia been Intrusted, had told) him) that) he had to walt foran Insplration, ‘Phe General added that he was ghid they had waited, and, as tho member of the Cominittes having the matter in charge, he was very glid that the Suclety: had reeelved tha work so favorably, TEPORTS wore then called for, and the Secretary stated that all that he had to make at present would he verbally; that it wes in refarence to the publication of tho minutes of the Society's meeting at avast tnction Just year, Coples of these minutes bad been furnished to men- bers and would be sent to all the members in good standing, : ‘Thy Treasurer was called on for his report, but sald that, ag It had generally been ens. tomary for the ‘Treasnrer's report to be made on the second day of the meeting, he was not prepared to-day, having left hls papers at the Hotel. His request was accordingly granted, that the report be read to-morrow, A tall gentleman here nvose in the body of the hall aid announced In stentorian: tones that ho had come 700 titles to attend: this meeting; that he wasa soldier in qe Army. of the Potomne, and wanted: to know If hie had the pristloge of taklig part in these pro- covdings, Ibs grotesque remarks brovuht down the house, ashe evidently Imagined that this was in part deveted to an experi. ences meeting, ‘Che er Preatdont sald “that all members of kindred sacietles were always welcome to attend these meetings, A dispatch was thon read from Cen, Grant, at Galena, addressed to Gen, Fuller, of this city, saying that ho would be glad to attend this meeting, but was afrald that other ene gaxonents would prevent his doling 6o. ‘Thore being a tull in the proceedings about this tine, aloud and prolonged call’ was set up Fol GARFIELD, Gen. Sheridan then stepped tothe front and said: GentLemen: Tom otitlut tho bead of tho | table, mughter,}| ‘This, you must remember, {sn bustises meeting, and” you must attend to. busin ss, ‘Thera will be a gonvenl meeting Hore toebight, whon Uknow this houso will be fall of people, “F know you will all bo here, and Gen, Jarticld will bo here, This veened to have the effect. of settling that ques ton effeetnally and good-naturedly, The Seeretary then read a lst of con initteesapp ited by the President, and who. were toa hot meetings for consultation this, afternoon, under dircetion of thelr respeetive Chatnnen, and will report at the business tcetlny of the Society to be held to-morrow morning. Afler the announcement of the Committees, he Society adjourned to meet at Slingerfest Sulldine at 7239 this evening, Among the MORE PROMINENT MILITARY MBN from nallstanee present during the day have boon the followhi: Gen, dames A. Garfield, Ohtos Gen. PAW TL Sherlaan, Chi i H Gen, Philp Sidney Post, Galesburg, II ten AG eury Kilbourne, Washlugton, D.C. Cav $, Babbitt, Columbus; Capt. A.D. Norwalk: Col, A. Blakely, Pittshurge; Capt. ii, Brewster, Bryan, O.; Col. [unter Brook, Clneinnatis! Lieut. J. Me Carrington, Cleve: Janis Gen, HM, Clst, Cincinnati: Col. dosent Conrad, United States Army; Capt. W. E. Crane, Cinelnintt; Gen. Chirlus 1. Craft ‘Terve Haute, ant, I. Dornbush, Di Os Ne ade nerton, St. 7 dt ening, Dayton: » New Lesington, OU. Col. Hon Post-ONlee, '€ fa}, We I. Gi i ced, Cleveland; Capt, Robert Hunter, Cin- clinatts CapteJ. 1. Isom, Cleveland: Gen, W. M. Kilgore, Sterling, HL; Cant, WV. Me= Crary, Minneapolis, Min: Capt. TH, Millard, New York; Col. GLOR. Milward, Hutehint son, Ky, Torey oi IN THE EVENING, ‘The Siingerfest Building presented a brill- Tant appearance this eventing, tiled with members of the Society and fnvited guests, nthe stage were many prominent military men of widely-known remitation, DISPATCH FROM PRESIDENT HAYES, Upon avsembiing the following dispatel was read by the Secretary to the Society: Nan Francisco, Sept, 22,—We ave in the midst of frlonds ‘on tho guliten’ shore of the Paeitle, and cannot, therefore, be with our friends it ‘Toledo, but remember with aifection our com= rides there assembled, and send our kindest greetings. it. 3, HAves, W. I, SIRIATA,, A. McD. McCook. Capt. J. K. Hamilton then delivered an ad- dress of welcome Inn happy manner as to the matter and style of delivery, The Arion Soclety of this city followed Capt. Humilton’s address with a stirring pa- iriutle ade, which was well received by the i fort Gen. Ben Harrison, orator of the evening, was then ealled upon, and delivered a image nilleent address, whieh was received with freyuent outbursts of applause, ‘Che Gene eral spoke In substance as follows: “Tho Auty of the annual orator Js not unlike ‘that of the soldier who fs detailed to walk a beat before hls connnandery headiuarters, After thls dress-parade is over we shall mlugle it social converse nnd recite thedeeds of valor of thes past. We Justify our Soelety becanse olireause was just. We do not glorify those deeds becatse Our enemy was put dawn, but because the right was lifted up. We have allowed the rough aspirations of war to be forgotten, but we can, never cease to hate the cause of secession, © [Long continued ap- vinuse.) Our ary was celebrated for the in- telllgeuce of ils members, An Englishman was surprised to tind one of the common soldiers. ! im the outposts reading the atlantic Monthty, ond was additionally surprised to find that tils same soldier was the author of one of Its Jencdlins articles. So our men read, but they did not take all opinions ab second hand, They learned to think ant judge for themselves. ‘To such war. ay this all nen are bora, and in such even all awneu nity happily die, “Tho enuse was. their own, 1b was not a falling out of Kings John Brown said, ‘It was a. snlstape to suppose that “it was. bullfes, “hub made the best fighters.’ Some iflitary critics may say that Intelligence 1s Not necessary In tho ranks, It should exist at headquarters, ‘This may be the caso in fighting for-Kings, but given a cause which touches the interests of the peonte and wo cannot have too much lth Intelligence in the nsinds of: the common soldiers, ‘Tho American Tea supposes an uuidurstaand ins and obedienes ts the principle of Inv. ane order, It might bo that new soldiers would chnfe at restraint, but the trouble was not too much futelligence, but not enough. So intelligent citizens never ceased tu he citl- zens, Tle enjoyed camp, but it was not his home In so speaking I would not reflect upon the usefulness of the regu. tar army, wiich gaya us 'so many capable. aMicers to instruct us, but the body of aur army have been and must be eltizens, ‘Lhe inusterlag in and mustering out of that arn, was easy, Tt eame dn ke a whirlwind and. went ont Ike snow, fertilizing ns it melted the felts of civil fe, Few of the great wars of history, 1 betleve, have given stronger cause to Justify the aetions of either of ts champions than fing our [ate stragele, Jt has shown the power of a great free Res publle to: protect Itself from the actions of ts discontented citizens. ‘Tho War has settled some prent questlons whtch hac been the subject o} ing ydebate for generations, and we'hope aud beltove that. these questions. have been settled forever. Theres no appeal from Nashville, no ywrlt of error - fram aAppomuttox, ‘Tho | greatest of — thosa great questions = probably = was that wonderful experiment in statesinanship emanelpation of slavery, That. experiment. has been entirely satisfactory, showlug that under the present réghine the South is really more prosperous thai ever. She ralses more cotton than in ante-hellum times, It has shown alsa .that the Union fy tu be perpetunted, ‘There is to be no vo} ent division of this. . country into sections. The result also will no doubt he to free the slaves of the adjoining islands of tho Weat Indies, aud make freedom a heritage of a whole continent. Al- though “our: war wna an. internicina one, and fought with all its bitterness, if how calmly and how peacerully. was it finally elosed, Conquered subjects were not brought to the block and the - gallows, All were allowed to go to thelr homes and remain thers undisturbed so long as they followed their peaceful vocations. Another result, of tho War has been to untional- fay local sentiments, and give our soldier boys) new ideas ~ of tho dignity of "thelr citizenship. It will doaway with that feeling of lumility ant abnexatton on the part of Northern members of Congress before the Southern slavehold- ors, ‘They have found that Northern poll- tlelans would fight, but it will also modlfy our views of war, and make a very good ex euse necessary before we would go to war again. “Surviversofthe Army of the Cumberland comrades of every arny that over marched under our ing to ong ‘vietory, sons of the Glorious dead who fell at our’ sides, be cons gratulated on the grand Inheritance of Cone atitutional Mery of putts peace, of social order, of indlvidual Uborty and: happliess: Suto which you have entered, bringlug with you gh emithelpated race, and to our enes dntes over whom you teluimphed a full right to tha tnstinted participation in the spoils of peace, After more music, Mrs. Muanstield Irving reelted acacia pou by Mrs, Gen. TW : ‘ood, of tis elty, entitled Thomas at Chickamauga.” In response to an encore, and under protest of the Gallant Little General who had just escorted her to the front of the stage, tho Indy gave “Sheridan's Ride" in nugnlficent style, which brought down thundering appliuse at every verse, GARVIELD. Speeches from distinguished guests being In order, Garileld was first called upon, and ‘received with Urea hearty cheers, the vast: assembly rising to their feat, amid frequent and prolonged applause, thw Cieneral spoke ns follows; Mu. PieaipeNT, COMRADES OF THE ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND? Lam sure there {not one of you here to-night that doce not feel the Ine spirition of tha evening, daca not oxulzs that you are better, eda tenderer and truce for baving sut hero tho lu hour and heard these strong words of Union soutiment, Gio glorious insplration, the poetry, and pean yreotion ; wh (Applies, C) ay ee horrible, ae to. have known what you bayo known, to huve soon what you bave seen, to have felt tho “inapiration as you havo folt, OB part’ of © your servica yin the War, ts a bitter momont in your life that you ean never fail to: recognize, [(Appluuso.] #ivuce wround- at tho piuey of this gultery. There ty not one that does not bring out with Ngut and tre thy uid fecolicotions, To bavo Known some of these mon whe wre named hore owas a. fiber) education «in {te avlf, ‘To have known Phil Sheridan's horse yonder {laughter and npplatiea) Was to make 4 “erent acquaintance, and great reg aud largo ry luspiration, but to buve known Phil on his ored [prolonged applause and laughter) Waa to bave un epitome: on the glory of war and the wublimity of victory. [Ap pause.) Theae ure someol the meunlugs that bis night teaches me, Wt muke mo rejoicu to be here with my old comrades again, Buy thon, us we glauco uround thie virclu of names, there comes down to us tho intorination that one by one they are drupping out from the lst of liv Dut Yet are seen ug stars in the tirma- mvut of Nagonal glory, Less than a yeur no the Army of the Cumberland and its dellberations were prosilaet over by one who ia now amony the dead, tint brave and noble comeade of ours who presided nround the state of Thomns, lett us. onty a few woeks after ho gave us tho hnnd of farcwell, One by one, rant thoy ure golme. - ft be- comes us to gathor there wlorics ito our hearts, to bind up into a small sheaf the glory and frlondship of those who dive to- Rether inte the gariand of our history, to the glory of these who are gone, Look at that namo yonder nt the centre, who war nl wuya nt tho centro of the Army of tho Cumbers land whilo bo. wis in it, and Tf think [ seo {n {t mora of tho erystallzed mold of nit that ia Hving, and” gront, and worthy: in Amerioan charucter than can well be found in tho compnss of .all, our books. {Applause The Army of the Cumberlnnd uponed thai it contral — pathwa, that approached Kimust “from. tho Mississippi: bank brek ard oolong the | vlnin of munntalns that diyhies tho Auluntic from our central slope. Starting here on our own southern line, the Ohlo Hiver, the army took frat Its name, the Army tho of Oblo, but us it advanced down) into the hourt of i wore Ittook the namoof tho great river. that cu neros¢ ~ Ita boundary. Just in’ front of Btona River, and it wis tho business of that army to pierce the centre, When it had broken a course through tho very heart of the Gulf States, tho old army swept to the Hast furthor and caine back through the Curos lings into the finish, and passed in. ro- view before tho President at Wash Ington:. ewe home. in peice with glory agaln, and got largely baek into thoStatcot Ohio when they wero thrauga. [Appliuse.] Thora ore two thoughts embidiod In your Arnis of tho Cumberland that it seams totae wo might re Ineinber, You know nt tlinesthore were teclings betweon tho volunteers and regulne ariny of Jenlousy. It wax reserved for the Army of the Cumberland to anita those elotnents in fraternal bonds. We came ut list to know Ef you wanted a oman for any kind of work, you wanted tralned won, TC you wanted woman, trained in tho selence of war, ho must be aman trained in al its mystery, educated sorvico, setich is was cimbodied In Thomas und Sheridan and the | other who wero eduented in war, but genius of our Governinent wont farthor (hun that. Behind our military neademy, below our. regilar army, there Iny this magnificent body of cultivated, thinking. Independent, private cltl- zens [applause] who when thelr country waa in dunger ‘sprang to war, not- 1s profession, but as a dreadful necossity—voluns tecred,. This life, Intent force, all was dn that glorious aervico under the leadersbip of those who were tralned, and tho unlted regulars ond volunteers made othe Army of the Cumberland wn irresistible army against any wal body of inen to be found ’on the glove, tApplanse.) Tho spirit of tho téue cle. Incite was nover better oxhibited than at Chickamuuga, 14 you have beard in th poem, Thomas stond Itke a rock, tho centro of that mighty flebt, and yot with all thnt be- hind him, in’ front of him, all. around hin, in fuct, was the gallunt, courageous vole unteers, inaking tho — cloments ‘of scl- ence, art, and conrazo triumpliant in. tho fight, (Prolonged appiiase.] Think of it for a moment, and Ptuke plensiro tn referring to it. There away of on tho hilis, posted at a specinl post to dé a speciul charge, were some three Oblo brigades, and when their Communder beard tho suund of cannon on the 20th of September at Chicamnuga, ke couldn't He by and guurd a bridge, LAppiuuse.] Gordon Granger, with J. B, Steedinin as second, tnurched to tho sound of the cannon twn- thoy came into. the fight. | When riding forward they asked Thomas, “Whero shall we godine’ The answer in two monosyl- Inbies only, “Yuu see.” [Applause and choors.) A force alinost in his rear, a force on flank, ‘Tho three Ghio brigades, tho inost, of whom hind never heard the sound of x hostile shot, flied the gap. Not less than 700 were dead. and.wounded fy forty min- utes’ fighting, but thoy protected tho fnnk, making them a living wall of fire around Thomus. (Applause.} Thero was tho prac- tleed, trained soldier, aud with hm the ene thusiagm of tho indopendent but. thinklig volunteer that made our war triumphant, and victorious, [Applause] 1 honor .thent both, Doth elements, and nm gtid te Know that the Army of the Cumborlind tng atwa; gonerously reengnized ‘buth of thase arms vu! our great gorvice. py, heart ls rejoleed ta bo with you, and I am xlad to look tatu the faces of these men and reeognizo thom as old comrades of the Army of tho Cumberland, [Applause, and three cheors for Gen. Garfleid.) we OTHER SPEECHES. The Patriotism, of meeting thelr comrades ran high, and Gens, Barnett, Hazen, Cist, Fullerton, Steedinan, Doolittle, and others were called upon and mado lively addresses, The Soctety adjourned at tialf-past 10in a blaze of enthuslasm,, and willl go on the steamer Chief-Justics Walte to Put-in-Biy tosttlorrow morning, returning in the even- Ups : Tho business meeting of tho second day will bo held-on the boat. ea LETTERS AND TELEGUAMS. spn’ __/ To the Western Aasoclated Pres, To.eno, O., Haye ‘The twelfth reunion of the Army of the Cumberland commenced Mn this elty this. morning, with some [00 members of the Soelety present, among others “Gens, Garfield and Siieridan, Gen, Prouty of Cleveland, Gon, Cist of Clacinnati, and Gen, Melssner of the United States S Army, a\ letter of regret was recelyed from Gen. Muncock, as follows: . Govennon's lsuanp, N. ¥., Sept. 14.—Mr. Henry 3. Bunker, Scerctary, ele—DeAn Ste: regret thit tha press of any othor mati preiades imy aeveptance of the invitation to bO present at’ the twelfth reunion of the Society of the sae, of the Cumberland, to be held at Toledo on Sept. 2 and 23. Please express to all concerned my best wishes for tho success of the ovcusion, With thinks for your courtesy tn tho inatter,, am very truly yours, » Be WINFIELD 8, HANCOCK, Gon, Grant sent tho following telegram: GALENA. Ill., Sept. 14.—Gen, J 1. Fuller, Toles dla, Idon't think it possibile for me to. be in edo ut the reuntan. Regrot very much that my ongugenents will not permit my doing so, 4 . 8. GANT. The exercises opened with a salute of thir teen guns nt daybreak, At 10:30 the local iilltary and vetorans esvorted Gens, Garfleld and Sheridan to Slinger Hall, where a busi- hess mecting was held. Gen. Sheridan pre- sided, Both ho and Gen, Garfield wore re- celyed with cheers, Gen, Sheridan, on opening the meeting, congratulated the Society on the completion of the ‘Tomas statue, and expreased regret at not being able to be present at the meeting of the Society last year, —— Ga. Ispranarouis, Ind., Sept. 22.—The Indi- ana Encampment, Grand. Army of tho Re- publle, Soldiors’ Reunton convened In this elty yesterday, ‘Tho first. day was spent in the reception of the visiting Posts, ‘To-day the exercises opened with a parade, particl- pated .in by tho soveral Posts, tha Governor and State ofileers, the Mnyor, city ofli- clals, Aldermen, Conimon Counell, Fire De~ partment, the MeKeen Cadets, ee te 0 rf errs dlans qpolis Light Infantry, At the head of the procession tn earrlages were Gen, Louis Wagner, Commander-dn-Chief; Edgar Swain, Sr, Viee-Commander, GA. Re At the campground un address of welcome was dellvered by Gen, Frederick Kneiler, res sponded to by Maj. George N, Grubbs, pf Martinsville, “This” afternoon Secretary ‘Thompson was to have delivered an address to the gathorlug, but through some misnn- derstanding that part of the program falle A prize of 3500 was awarded the Light. b fantry. of Indianapolla as being the best dried company nt a Rew PARKERSBURG, We VAs * CINctnNATI, Sept, 22—The Gazette's spe- celal from Parkersburg, W. Va., reports 18,000 us the estinated muinbor of persons present to-day ac the fourth annual reunion of the Army of Western Virginia, ‘Tho dlatin- fillaheil visitors ara Gen, Crook, Gens. Cox, Devol, and Kennedy, and Goy, Plerrepont, ‘The hotels are full, Citzens entertain the guests in thelr private houses. Church base- Mhents are used for lunch-rogms, ‘The day was opened with a salute of thirty- eight gins, In the afternoon Ceorge i, Caldwell made an address of welcome at the Wizwam, and Gen, Rennedy: responded, Tonight oMeers were elected, and Gov, Pierrepont delivered an address, To-mor- row there will be a graud parade, Parkersburg is profusely gay with bunting andl evergreens, A great crowd Js oxpecte in steamers, nul trols come fn loaded, $$ CRUELTY TO HORSES, Tho cruvity-to-animals cases aguinst Fred J, Engelbardt, i. A. Chupln, and C. A. Ayery, atd- ¢re. und abottord in the “revent horso ys. man contest on the Lake-Front, camo up for a yory few minutes yesterday ufternoon at 2 o'clock before Justice Summeriicld, The Humano So- clety wus representod by Officer Dudley and u xentloman who appeared for Col, Van Arman ta 1 auy that that geutleman bud another caso on band, and wus unable tobepresent. Mr. Hurdy, counsel for defendguts, pleaded physical an mentul suffering attributable ta an nt. tuck y= Ley proot o buyefoyer,: und inp thereof exhibited a bighly-influmed’ nose, which ucted us a powerful argument in favorot hismotion fora continuance. Col. Van Arimun's Tepresoutative did not oppose the motion, though the several dofendants dis, ioslstiag that whut thoy wanted above wl things else wis an dinmediale triul, and no nonsense or deluy about it, But the ubsenco of Col. Van Arun, tho Jaboring-our for tho prosecution, and the tor Tents of the damned as they wero visibly ovie deuced jn Mr. Hardy's caso by au increased tloridness of the nose, and several explosions such as nono uta bay-fuver vicllin could givo in tho pure, u off. were of more vail than tho defendants! protesta ngauat furthor delay, and the thre, engus werd Ainnlly continied fntil to-mornine afternoon at 2o'clock, by which tlio tho hy. foyer counsol hoped that his malndy would so far have improv toallow him to go on, FIRE RECORD. cIncAGo. ‘ Aatilt atarm to Engine Company No. tat 1:18 yesterday afternoon was caused by somo clothing catehing-fira In the bullding No, 193 Fourth avenue, Boa pied by aeulored man ra named Henry Willlama.. Damago nomi. AT SHERBUIMUNE, N.Y. Snenpunne, N. ¥., Sepr. 22.—-Whalen’s brick blogk, tho Medbury Motel, Congregn Hal Goer et Beet 07 rinivor bul 8 but Loss, $30,000; insurance, ‘so2,000, mee, ——___— CRIMINAL NEWS. DEFRAUDED. Special Dispatch to The Chicago Tribunt, Boston, Sept. 23.—One of tho sharpest con. fidence games ever known here was played on areal estate broker, and resulted in the arrest of tho notorious Jack Howard, former. ly well known in theatricaf cireles here, .bug later of Chicago, who ts known to-the pollea asono of the smartest confidence men In the country. IIe had two accomplices, who haye both escaped, ane of whom went to the renl-estate agent's office and asked hls sery= ices in the purchase of a gasollne-stoye pat ent fer $6,000 for an. Iowa’ man from oA mat at the ° Amerlean House, who was willing to sel] for $5,000, Being short of money he wanted: the agent to jen Ine and thits clear’$500 cagh each In a few tninutes. To this offer the agent age giving his visitor “$100 to BInd the bargain, and received in exchange a receipt ‘The next step tn the transuction was taken by the victim, who saw the man at the Amer fean House and bought tho alleged patent, plving in, payment therefor two checks, one for $2,300 and one for. $2,400, on ‘the Maverick Bank. ‘The checks were at once presented: for payment. The . larger one was promptly enshed, and the other would have been but for tho tact that there was not rt. the moment of Its presentation money enough in the Teller’s drawer, and the real estate man leses only $2,000. © The would-be purchaser of the patent - hus not been seen since, A WOMAN'S CONFESSION, Denison, Tex., Sept. 21.—It will bo ro membered that a young man named Noft- singer wags hangett at Gainesville a few nionths ago fer the murder of a man named Cline. The evidence showeil that the mur dor was ‘committed on a warm mner night while. Clina and wife wer @f eping out on 2 porch, his head belus® plown to atoms with a shotgun, The widow of tho murdered man was fTecently con- fined with -twing, thought she was goin: to die, and confessed thut she prepared ‘the pallet on the porch for the deed to be ‘coin- mitted, and was not beside him as belleved, but had arisen while her husband was asleep that the assasin might do the worl. Sha says the shot was fired by one Gardener, but he was seconded by Noftsinger. ‘Ihe latter was her lover before her marriage to Cline. ‘The woman fs recovering, and will probably + get well, —__- . DISCHARGED. Speciat Dispateh to The Chicago Trihune, LAFAYETTE, Ind., Sept. 22—Jndge Ward, of the Superior Court, before whom tha Mikels habeas corpus ense to escape tho requisition from-the Governor of Georgia was brought this forenoon, released the de- fendant, charged 4 L statute or common law. The afidavit of tha proseauting witnesses did not set out that Mikes wag a fugitive from fustlee, nor that he had ever been’ Indicted for any crime against tha State of Georgia, Nor ald it stato that proceedings had been instituted or were pending against him, Mikels still af- firms a determination to pay when ho has tha menus, TIE VAN KIRK TRIAL. Spectat Diapateh to The Chicago Tribune, * Muavacker, Sept. 2.—Tho, triat of Mire Mary Van Kirk for tho mitrder of hor stev- mother and brother proceeded: to-tay. The ‘testimony Is conclusive that they died by polsoning, and.the objectof the proseention 43 to show that they were principally fed by Sirs. Van Kirk, and that sho had a pecuniary object in taking their lives, Tho testhuony for tho State will be all’ presented to-morrow. ‘Tho defense will ‘endeavor to prove. that yarlous other persons administered medlelue to the vietlins. . ‘ , HABEAS corpus. Bpectat Disputeh-ta The Chicago Tribune, SruyarieLp, IL, Sept..2.—William T. Brisbin, alias William R, Barttétt, acrook who claims Chicago as his residence, to-lay ob- tained a writ of habens corpus, returnabla ext Saturday... Ile is now I the County Jail, haylug been committed by Justice Dick erson, of Curran ‘Township, for burglarizing the ‘residence of Henry Stuplee May 1%, Ue wna arrested with Johu Shelby and James Kelly for the burglary, and some of tha stolen property was fotind on the others, but nous ow hin. f a POISONED AT A WEDDING. Spectat Dispateh to The Chicagy Tribune Kronur, In., Sept. 22.—-At the wedding re coption of Dr. &. Denton and bride, of Hans cock County, Ilnols, last Friday night, somo seventy: puests were dangerously poisoned. It}s the theory.that the drug was Intraduced Into the water ‘of which they drank freely. Medical ald was at once summoned and antl- dotes adistnistered, Some were alarmingly ill and vonilted blood, but no deaths have us yet occurred, e —- A COUNTERFEITER ARRESTED. Bpectal Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune. La Crosse, Wis., Sept. 9%.—A man by the name of Lamb was arrested here carly this morning for making and passing counterfelt hatf-dollars, He says ho ts from Viroqua, aut has been arrested onco before for trying to pass counterfeit money, A complete set of tools was found lo his possession; also tor house-burglary purposes, 7% é Walt, 3 Bratriesono, Vt, Sept. S.—A telegram Announelng tho arrest at’ Oumbha of tho de faulter §. M. Walt, Inte President of tho First National Bank of this place, erented an excitement only equaled by the frst news of hits defaleation and tilt Inst June. William G, Wait, son of tho defaulter, suid to-night: “Tf father is brought back here others will have to share the punishment for coms pileity,” PARDON REFUSED, Hanrnisnuna, Pa,, Sept. 24—Tho Board of Pardons refused to recommend a pardon In the casoof Daniel F. Sullivan, of Philadel phia, of murder, The caso of rank Small, under sentenca a ialeatl In Allegheny County, was col: nued, - MURDER AND SUICIDE. Denver, Colo,, Sept, 2.—-At Les Vegas this afierioon Samuel Matthews, while under the influence of liquor, killedsbls «iri und committed suicide, No cause as signed, ad CINCINNATI ITEMS, Cincinnati, O., Sept. 23.—By the failure of the Williamson & Cantwell Publishing Com pany, the Star in the West; organ of the Unl- yersalist Chureh, suspends publteation, It was established In 1837, and has been pul- lished continuously until now. In its col uinns: appeared some of the first published poems of Alice and Pheebu Cary, : David Linton to-day vdded'a subscription of $10,.0W to the Art Museum Association ‘The fund now, amuunts to $230,0u0, leavin but $50,000 to be rulsed. cust ——————____ . co A Torpedy Rans, . ik e British Government is now, building CHa ae clokenatorcuiied tee ob aut ‘Thle vessel, say's & correspondent, which 1s utr torly unlke anything previously: seen in the Royal Nuvy, ts desigaed us an armored sheet- pluted ruin, of 080 tons und 6,600 borsu-puwer- Bho ts built almost vptirely of steel, and uso torpedo rato she will by the most formidable veasel iy the world, and the opinion bus beed formed that tLere is no vessel atloat, no matter of what descripuion, which could guryive ale one or two blows frum her sam. 7