GONE TO MEET HIS TIOTOt.
b _ . .
John Tan Zandt , tlie Young Mulatto 21
Aerer , is Found Dead.
KANSAS Crrr , JIo. , Oct. SJL The Jon
says : The body of John Van Zant , tne yo
mulatto who shot and killed Porter Arnistn
at Independence , la a quarrel over a gam
cards , in July , 1833 , was found In a ra'
near Six Mile , about twelve miles east of Ii
pendcnce , at noon yesterday. The clrcums
ccs surrounding the discovery of the body
such that force the conclusion that be
murdered cither in revenge for the killin
Armstrong or for the purpose of obtait
money.
William Eddtagton , a farmer who lives
that neighborhood , made the discovery.
Zant's body was lying about 30 feet fron
little bridge that spans the ravine , in a cli
of bushes , in which an attempt had evldc
been made to conceal it. It was utterly
void of clothing , save a pair of socks and
arm of an undershirt The latter had , f
appearances , been torn from his body , ext
the part covering the arm. James" Rog
also a fanner in the locality , went to h
pcndcucc and came back with Acting Core
Shcaley. Tlie latter had known Van Z ;
and not until then was his identity cstabl
cd. The mulatto had been killed bi
blow , as the gash in Ills skull shov
There was also H ghastly cut behind the left
Further investigation developed still more
idcnce of a foiil murder. There were bl
stains near the edge of the bridge over the
vine , and the leaves which covered the gro :
directly below were also stained with blc
trailing to the spot where the body was
covered. These facts all tend to support
theory that Van Zaut was killed at a pi
some distance down the road from the bri
and then carried to it and thrown o
There was a swath in the leaves where
body had been dragged from there to thep <
where it was discovered. As the invc.
gation progressed the circumstances M
brought out which will make it difficult
detect his assassin. Footsteps , plainly tl
of a woman , were seen in the soft d :
ground , but how they came there pro
a poser to Acting Coroner Shealey. They
directly up to the body , and the natural (
elusion is that a woman was in some way
plicated in the deed.
Van Zant had been dead for two or * i
days and Mr. Shealey ordered the body
moved to Independence , where an inqi
will be held at 10 o'clock this morning.
When Van Zant was last seen in Indcpc
cncc be was wearing an exceptionally g
suit of clothes which probably cost § 50. &
tered around near the body was an old , 1
worn out suit , in the pockets of which
found a corn shellcr and a buckskin gl <
Van Zant had been away from his custom
haunts for a mouth or six weeks , and whcr
returned a few days ago he said he had b
'
to New Mexico , also stating that he .
brought iu several head of ponies whlcl
owned.
He was brought up by Colonel Peter Ada
a wealthy farmer who lives several m
cast of Independence , and the son of the
tcr. Mr. Thomas Adams , an Indcpende
real estate man , said to a Journal reporter'
night that Van Zaut came to him about
weeks ago and borrowed § 1. He did not th
that Jic had been killed for revenge , but t
the stories of his wealth which hVhadb
telling around in the neighborhood iuci
BOine person to commit thedeed , thinking t
a large sum of money would be obtained.
The murdered mulatto had lately been i
ployed by Mr. Sol Younir , who lives near Hi
man's M'ills , as a farm "hand , and Van Z
was tried iu tlie criminal court for the mur
of Porter Armstrong and sentenced to ha
An appeal was taken to the supreme court :
a new trial granted , which resulted in him
cciving a sentence to the county jail for
months , which he served.
No clue to the murderer of Van Zant
been obtained , though suspicion points to s
eral parties.
RAILROAD LAXD GRAFTS.
Efforts to Declare Tlicin Forfeited and Oj
to Settlement.
A \Yosliinglon special says : The inter
department lias in contemplation a pi
by which efforts will be made to forfeit
unearned land grants which Were unaucce
ful through departmental action. The 1
oflicers of the land office have the subj
now under consideration , and if the pi
should meet the approval of the secretr
of the interior , it will be put into operatit
Soino time : igo the interior department
cidcd that no land grant road should be ci
sidercd to have earned its grants unti
had filed a perfected plat of its entire ro
and of the grunted land claimed. Proce
ing from this decision as a basis it is s
jested that suit may lie against the Nor
crn Pacific : oad , in vfliich the governmt
will maintain that it is not entitled to n
land which it claims , for instance , in 1
grant from Dulutli to PugetSoundbecai
these lands are not earned , and the p
fected plat for that part of the route w
not filed within the time prescribed. T
theory proceeds , of course , upon the
sumption that the road could not er
any of the land if it did not earn the wli
grant , and on this theory the secretary
the interior will doutlessbe asked to
clare the lands forfeited and open to set !
mwit.
M
COF. n'ARREX'S AXXUAL REPORT
Cheyenne dispatch : Gov. Warren , cc
eluding his annual report , says : "Imi
p-ation and development has been st
ously retarded in Wyoming by the m
issuance of patents to public lands. T
records show but two patents , covering 1
acres have been issued during thopastye
although 3,500 entries were made. N
withstanding the sweeping charges of frai
thieving and land grabbing made agaii
our citizens , not one conviction has bi
made in Wyoming , and but three cau
have hem brought to the courts. Enti
of land convey no title , and unless fii
proof is accepted they will avail the sett
nothing , and his rights are lost under '
respective land acts , together with bis i
provemonls. Only fifty-one patents lit
been issued in this territory since Janut
1 , 1885. The final proofs of hundri
of poor settlers have been rejected
trifling tcchnncalities. It is true th
\rere nearly six hundred more enti
in 188(5 than iu 1834. but this incre ;
does not represent the nexv commei
There are en tries made by residents to si
their rights during the last months of c <
grcss when the repeal of pre-emption r
timber culture acts were imminent. 1
.report asks for liberal treatment of be
fide settlers and pioneers , and not prol
tion for illegal holders. A distinction coi
be made between the honest and allej
dishonest settler by recognizing , with p
cut , the deserving entrymen. Thoroi
CKuminalions are recommended before
at time of proof. The present rules we
against poor settlers in favor of
wealthy. If the proportion of honest
try men in Wyoming is only but two (
of. 3.500 , prosecutions should bo ini
t-uted.
FREXCH MXXISTERS RESIGJf.
PARIS , Oct. IS. A severe contest took pi
in the chamber of deputies this evening o
the order of the day which related to me
ures concerning the strike at Vierzon in Cb
The chamber debated the strike and voted
order of the day pure and simple , despite
government's objection. M. Sarrien. minis
of the interior ; M. De Velle , minister of aj
culture and M. Baihant , minister of pul
works , representing the moderate clement
the government , at once resigned.
DOES BE TELL A. TRUE STORY 1
An Individual Who Claims to Have J.
Present at the Custer Massacre.
Washington special : A neatly drcsi
cleanly shaven soldier , in the uniform ol
artilleryman ol the department of the c
called at the war department this mori
to see General Sheridan. He was the
survivor of General Ouster's cotnmand.
the time of the memorable Ouster camp ;
he was bugler of the guard , and was 11
General Ouster at the time he discovc
the Sioux village at the Little Big He
just previous to the terrible massacre ,
name is Martini and he is now but
years of ago. "I was right with Gent
Ouster when ho spied the Indian vill ;
only a short distance away. He disroot
ed and , after glancing over the situati
drew out his note book and wrote a
ines on a leaf. Tearing the leaf out
handed it to me and ordered me to tak
to Major Reno and Captain Benton. 1
was an order for them to hurry up tl
command. He saw from the size of
village that the engagement would be a
vere one , and he therefore told me i
to attempt to reach him again ui
afterwards. That order saved my
for when I returned after the fight 265 n
out of 2G6 that composed Ouster's cc
mond were dead upon the ground. I \
the two hundred and sixty-sixth. So
had succeeded in getting away a distai :
but they had been overtaken and install
killed. I was the only soldier who surviv
There was an Indian scout named 'Curl
who made his escape. Before the bal
commenced he saw that it would be a m
sacre , so he loosed his hair , snatched of
piece of trimming from his clothes to tic
with , tore a black blanket in two a
wrapped t around his legs , as if he wt
leggins , and then , throxving a blanket b
his shoulders , he looked not unlike
hostile Sioux. He dashed into their mil
and was net detected , and in that way
made his escape. " Bugler Martin , furtli
says that , by the advice of his friends ,
is endeavoring to secure the position
messenger in the department , having h
his share of suffering and hardships. Shi
dan promised to give him a hearty reco
inundation as soon as a vacancy occurr
He wore two sets of target badges on
collar , shewing that he had been twice s
cessful in the annual markmaiiship cc
petition. Next year he expects to be
third time successful , and lie will then
entitled to wear a marksman's pin.
FLASHES J7JO.1I FOREIGN SHORE *
Christine Neilson is seriously ill.
The cholera epidemic is spreading
Pesth.
American art students are increasing
Munich.
The prince regent of Bavaria will go
Berlin in November.
The French protectionists want the di
an wheat raised.
Nineteen Russian agents have been
rested at Philipopolis.
German journalists are being arrested
indecent remarks.
An anarchist has been arrested in Vien
'or posting anarchist bills.
The Grand Duke Nicholas , heir to 1
Russian throne , is seriously ill.
The government at Tangiers has i
proved the arrest of Jon Perdicaris.
The Irish land league has been invei
jating the condition of the farmers.
Archbishop Walsh was allowed to g
Iris testimony unsworn in Dublin.
The anniqersary of Emperor Williar
coronation was quietly celebrated.
There is an ngreement between Turl
ind Russia on the Bulgarian affair.
Herr Lattermann , the socialist , 1
sluded. the police and escaped to Anieri
Eleven persons were lost from the N
kvcgian bark Frederickstadt , near Pi
jtow.
The waiters of Paris indulged in a ri
aus demonstration and a dozen were
rested.
Dr. Vivian was committed to ten yea
imprisonment for robbing a hotel in I
tningham.
A panther escaped from a menagerie
Dhambery and hit several people and kil
n , policeman.
The insane wife of Count Arnim fled fr (
i private asylum , and her body was foil
in the river Merg.
St. Petersburg papers are beginning
prepare the people for a Turkish occu ]
Lion of Bulgaria.
A Breslau editor has been arrested
making insulting remarks against the c
peror four years ago.
Saxony , minister of the interior , dccii
that naturalized Americans are not si
ject to military duty.
The London officials advise the poor i
to march in the procession at the 1 (
mayor's inauguration.
THE cozen WILL JIE PUNISHED.
Sioux City special : The Haddock a
lias absorbed public attention to-day , 1
publication of Bismarck's confession givi
lew ground for discussion andspeculatic
This in every way corroborates the sta
ment of Leavitt , already furnished t
public , and fixes the criminalty more c
tainly. The statement of foureye witn
ies are now known. Two in effect are tl :
ihe murderer stealthily crept up to
Haddock from the rear , and the other t
ipproached from in front. It is now '
lievcd , however , the statements are
true , but the two who speak of the pai
: oming behind saw Trieber , who is said
have come up very near to the unfortum
man , just when Arensdorf approacli
'rom in front and fired. Inanintervi
bo-day Dr. Bedford , a leading prohibitk
ist , said : "A chain is drawing around i
murderer and his confederates. When t1
independent parties , working independent
irrive at the same conclusion , it prp
Lhat they are nearly right. I think it
low time for those who have criticised t
icts of the city officials to admit that th
were wrong , and Mayor Cleland and 1
afficers right. That is my position. " B
iiarck will have his hearing to-morn
norning , but is understood he will wai
ixamination , as all the others have doi
THE SALOOXS ALT CLOSED.
ATLANTA , GA. , Oct 19. For the first ti
Atlanta to-day is a complete prohibition ci
& .11 the bar rooms closed on July 1 , but s
? ral wholesale licenses held over. They hs
jecn expiring gradually until to-day , wl
ihere was only one in the city , and that woi
lave expired sir days from now , 1
iy a decision of the supreme court of 1
state to-day that store was also closed. T
iveeks ago "the city council passed a resoluti
iliowing the city brewery to deliver beer in I
: ity to'residences on order. Mayor Hill
last night vetoed the measure , which mal
the city absolutely prohibition. The c
authorities arc mostly prohibitionists and 1
law will be ricidlv enforced.
THE CZAR OF RUSSIA.
Indications Tliat lie Contemplates Prei
tallng JFar.
Washington special : In a private It
recently received here from Odessa , Rui
from one peculiarly fitted and able to j
of matters political and diplomatic ,
statement is made the most emphatic
a terrible European war is inevitabl
war which Russia will provoke. The
rpspondent further states that it is go
ally believed byforeigndiplomatsstatic
in the southern cities of Russia that it
matter of short time until the czar B
occupy all of the territory bordering on
Black sea , and eventually , Constantinc
The feeline of good will existing betv
Russia and the United States is well ei
plified by the treatment recently accoi
an American in that country , and the
iency shown by the Russian authoritis
this instance in view of the European c
culties of the present time lends incre ;
significance to this episode. The story
by a prominent Washiugtonian who air ;
home during the week from an extended
through the czar's dominions , is sin
this : An American citizen named Conr
a Baptist minister , arrived in Russi
Jussia in July on n , visit to friends in
Province of Taurida. The Russian 1
prohibit ministers ol any denomtna !
visiting that country without special p
port , and under no circumstances are t
permitted to either preach or convert ,
beria is the penalty. The evangelisi
question had no permt to enter the cc
try , but he entered it boldily , and to
with began preaching and baptizing ,
was arrested instanter and the horron
Biberio were imminent. He wasallowci
send a letter to the nearest American <
sul , who interceded , and in a few daj'S
reverend gentleman who had been guilt
i serious offense against Russian laws
released. The achievement of the roi
ivas widely commented on by all the
sign diplomatic representatives in the pi
nee , and it was publicly stated that
ihe offender been other than an Ameru
ill Europe could not have saved him.
THE POSTOFFICE DEPARTMENT
An Order From Superintendent Jame
Washington Special : General Supe
tendeut Jameson of the railway mail
vice has issued the following order :
P ( , < toffice Department of the Gen
Superintendent of the railway Mail Sen
The continued violation of various secti
of the instructions to railway po
clerks , notably 749. 751 , 754 , 750
7G1 , has compelled the department tot
decisive action to the end that the cl <
may understand that these instruct !
must be complied with in every inslanc
Within the last few days the salaries
five clerks in the sixth division have 1
i educed from 51,000 to $ GOO per am
for the months of October , November
December , for failing to perform serv
over the entire length of their lines
properly recording their arrivals and
parturcs. The salaries of two clerks li
been reduced from § 900 to § GOO per
num for the same period for like offen
Another clerk has been reduced from §
to SGOO for the month of October , for s
ing the arrivals and departures for a
low clerk , and being a party to the ca
ing of an unauthorized person in a i
car. Another clerk has been reduced fi
§ 1.000 to $ GOO for three months for
rying an unauthorized person in
car , also for carrying liquor
his car and using it to exc
Several clerks have been suopended fi
the service for from two to six days
careless handling of registered matter ,
in this connection I desire to again imp
upon all employes in this service the ne
sity for using the utmost caution in ha
ling this valuable matter. Clerks she
never receipt for registered packa
pouches , or sacks without carefully c
paring to see that those received are
ones signed for. and that they are prop
addressed. They should never dep
list furnishet
upon a memorandum or
the dispatching postmaster , and if it
be proven that any clerk is guilty of c
lessness in this respect his removal fi
the service will speedily follow. The
partment cannot , and will not , allow
property of its patrons to be jeopard
by the carelessness and inattention of
jmployes.
YELLOW FEVER AT SILOXI.
Vetu Orleans Alarmed at the Protnlmiti
tlie Disease.
New Orleans Special : The alarming
: elligence reached the Louisanna boan
icalth to-dav that the fever that br
> ut at Biloxi , Miss. , several weeks ago , !
vhich local authorities declared had b
uppressed , was still rasing there , and t
; cores of cases arid twenty or thirty dea
md occurred in the last few weeks. 1
ntelligence was brought by a gentlen
rom Mississippi City , a resort fifteen in
rom Biloxi , who stated thatavisitor fr
3iloxi had died with the black vomit , t
.hat the wife of Dr. Lamor , one of
ocai physicians , who declared that
Hsease was not yellow fever last mor
lied yesterday , and that her husband \
it last convinced that the malady was
nistakably yellow fever. The railrc
itation agent at Biloxi telegraphed to
luperior here that forty cases f yell
ever now exists at Biloxi ; and that i
loctor pronounces it yellow fever , w' ,
mother declares it to bo bilious. Ui
his testimony the Louisianna board i
[ uarantined Biloxi ; and declare tha
vill not be raised until thelocal authoril
nvite a commission of experts from 1
ity to investigate the disease. Quar
ine was raised a month ago upon the
lurance of Dr. Godfrey , of the marine h
) ilal service , that the disease was <
nalarial character and a subsequent stf
nent from the authorities of Biloxi t.
he malady had been entirely stain ;
> ut.
THREE HUXDRED 3TILES.
"allting Over Wires from. Washington to 1
York.
Washington special : A very interest
, nd satisfactory test of a long distance
phone , the invention of W. C. Turnbul
Saltimore , was made here this afternc
tver a Postal Telegraph company wire
ending from Washington to New Yorl
istance by the route of the wire of m
han 300 miles. Count de Mitkiewit
me of the promoters of the Turnbull t
ihone ; E. T. Barbaree , a prominent e
rician of New York city , who conduc
ilieng Tsao , the Chinese minister , and
ither members of the Chinese legation , r
. number of Washington corresponde
, nd journalists were present. Seve
.ours . werespent con versing with interes
isitors at the New York end of the li
it that end , besides a number of interes
entlemen and friends , there were presi
he Chinese consul-general and his st
, nd the 'phone was utilized in talking (
ese back and forth from New York
Vashington , greatly to the surprise f
atisfaction of these representatives of
i'lowery kingdom. All present agreed
renouncing the results obtained m
han 300 miles with respect of loudnes :
oice and distinct articulation vastly
lerior to those of every day ordinary
( phones on short city lines.
POLITICS ETEXGLAlfD.
Dr. Aubrey Talks on the Cause of Qladstc
Defeat.
Chicago special : Dr. Aubrey , the
known London journalist and pi
speaker , is in the city on his way to
Pacific coast. Dr. Aubrey was a G
stonian candidate for North Hackne ;
the general election in July , and suffi
defeat with numerous others. Ho
spent some time in Canada , where ho
spoken concerning home rule from
English standpoint. In an interi
to-day on the English political situat
he attributes the liberal defeat in Lone
mainly to the fact that the Irish policj
Gladstone was not understood , and 1
fear that heavy taxes would be impose
order to buy out the Irish landlords ,
tories persistently cheered this notion
said , although it was flagrantly unt
The tories insisted that three times
amount named in Gladstone's bill we
be required. The tory people were m
to believe that the money would be ra
by direct taxation. The home rule q
tion was not decided on its merits. J * ]
of the talk about the disruption of
empire was clap-trap. The real con
centered around the land bill. Dr. Aube
lectured in many Canadian towns nini
in reply to what he calls "the partial ,
oted and misleading statements" of
two Orange delegates from Ireland , K
and Smith. "My reception in Canada. '
said , "has been most cordial and ontli
astic. I have every reason to believe t
by far the larger portion of Canadians
in favor of Gladstone's measures , just i
expected to find. "
THIRTY-THREE ROUXDS.
Chicago dispatch : A desperate glove
counter took place last evening in a ro
not far from the board of "trade and '
witnessed only by a select party of bo
of trade men and a delegation of Archer
enue saloon keepers. The principals v
Charles Reed of Buffalo , a 165-pound pi
ist , and John Brindy of Omaha , T
weighs 170 pounds. Reed was backed I
well-known board of trade man , w'
stock yards men were behind Brindy. ' .
stakes were § 250 a side , and the bat
which lasted through thirty-five rou
and two hours and ten minutes , is said
have been one of the most desperate t.
has ever taken place in this vicinity ,
gloves used being of the skin variety.
The first ten or twelve rounds w
rather tame , the men being wary and f
ing each other , but after they went a
hammer and tongs. Reed was nei
knocked out twice during the twenty-fi
and twenty-fifth rounds but come
both times in nine seconds , and , thoi
groggy , gamely continued the battle.
In the thirty-third round both men en
up very weak , Reed being n. trifle
stronger of the two. But little dam
was done in the early part of the rou
but finally Reed , feinting with his ris
caught Brindy a terrific left handed up
cut on the chin , knocking him into
ropes , against which he leaned for a r
ment and then fell heavily into the mid
of the ring. Both were badly punished r
had to be taken away from the scene of
tion in carriages , while the sides and c
ing of the room in which the fight occur
were spattered with blood.
THE OLEOMARGARINE LAW.
Washington dispatch : Collector St
of Chicago arrived here last evening in
spouse to an invitation from Commissic
Miller to have a conference with him
garding the oleomargarine law , and
spent a part of to-day with the comt
sioncr , and while the matter was gener ;
considered no conclusions were read
The delay in the department of justice
deciding the question submitted to il
garding the taxation of oleo oil has gre ;
inconvenienced the internal revenue hurt
for the law goes into effect in fourteen dr
and the commissioner , of course , wants
final instructions to be in the handi
every collector early enough to give t
for the explanation of every point ab
which there is doubt in the mind of i
collector before the law goes into opera ti
As Collector Stone was the only collec
who had ideas of his own regarding
proper way of carding the law into ex (
tion. and as he will have more to do w
executing the law than any other inter
revenue collector , Commissioner Miller i
anxious to have a further conference w
him.
him.On the question of taxing rtleo oil , Sc
itor Chclsey of the internal revenue bur
rendered an opinion constructing the
in its most liberal form , and in accorda
not with its letter , but its undoubted {
pose , and so he held that oleo oil was
subject to taxation until it had b
changed into oleomargarine , but as 1
fonstruclion involved a direct violatioi
the language of the act of congress ,
commissioner of internal revenue and
acting secretary of the treasury felt t
the question should be referred to the h
est oflicers of the government before
structions were issued to collectors.
WASllIXtiTOX
Civn. SEKVICE COMMISSIOXKKS OBEI
and Lyman have decided that heretol
the examinations of applicants , whet
for appointment or promotion , shall
carried on under the supervision of
civil service commissioners at Washingt
and shall not be left to the discretion ol
cal boards of examiners.
MINISTER Cox had a second interv
with Secretary Bnyard this morning , i
indicated his desire to be relieved of
duties as United States minister to 1
key. He was informed that he would
be required to reOurn to Turkey as Cha
d'-Affairs.
ATTORNEY GENEHAI. . GIVEN'S opinioi
regard to the construction of Section 2
the oleomarsarine act , is in effect that
oils or "simples" used in the manufact
of oleomargarine are not subject to
unless made in imitation or in the si
blance of butter.
CHIEF JUSTICE WHITE has returnc'l fr
his Alaska trip fully restored to heal
He is as great a pedestrian as the fori
British minister , Sir Edward Thornt
Every fine day the chief justice walks fr
his residence in the Westend to the capi
during the sessions of the supreme coi
and returns over thesame route to dinn
Apparently , the chief justice is in as c <
health as ever , and his spirits are alw :
good , judging from his cheerful mannei
greeting acquaintances , for he is noted
his companionable manners.
CHOLERA'S RAVAGES.
SAN FIUNCISCO , Oct 20 The steamer C
Df Pekiu arrived this morning , bringing He
Kong news up to September 23 aDdYokohn
up to October 2. Cholera in Japan contini
to rage with a terrible percent .go of mortal !
Between September 10 and 26 there were S ;
new cases and 0,200 deaths , an average IE
tality of CO per cent. In Tokfo there w
500 new cases and 503 deaths. InSeoul , Cor
cholera is reported to have disanpeared
suddenly as it came.
THE PRESIDEXTiy RICHMOND.
Gov. Zee's Welcome and What the C ,
Magistrate Said in Reply.
RICHMOND , VA. , Oct. 21. The president
rived here upon a special train at 11:30 o'clc
accompanied by the secretaries of state
war , the postmaster general , the conunissic
of agriculture and Colonel Lament
A committee from this city , consisting
General W. C. Wickham and Colonel A.
Buford , met the party at the station In W :
ington and escorted them hither. The ti
consisted of the new Pullman palace car 1'
coach. Break !
[ dent ana one passenger
was served on the train Immediately a :
leaving Washington.
At Frederlcksburg , where the train arri
. . artillery salute was fired i
at 9:45 a. m. , an
an assemblage of several hundred of
townspeople cheered the presidential pni
A slop of five minutes was made , dur
which the president appeared upon the i
platform of his car , and , being introduced
the crowd by General Wickham , shook hai
with an appearance of much hearty enjoyin
with as many of the people as could. In
brief time , crowd their way to the place. S
eral young ladies brought bouquets to be \
scntcd to'him , but only two were able to re :
him.
CHEEKED ALL ALONG THE novi > .
At Mlllford ; forty miles from llichmo
the train was boarded by the subcommittees
the reception committee , representing the \
ginia state agricultural association'the c <
mon council 'of Itictimoml , and the eitiz
who , in tin ; name of the full committee , i
without formality of any kind , and extent
a welcome to their distinguished guest.
At wayside stuilons and at farm lion
along the route little knots of rustics Wi
gathered upon platforms and uinbankmi :
waving their handkerchiefs ami cheering 1
'
tily.
The train arrived here at 11:30 a. m. , and
immense concourse of people was presc
The train stopped near Elba station at i
upper cud of IJroad strict , where couvcyain
were waiting to convey the visitors to the f
grounds. At 11 o'clock a slight shower 1
'first one in eight weeks fell , which served
lay the dust.
THE ARRIVAL AT RICHMOND.
When the president alighted he was greel
with tumultuous and continuous cheers , 1
people rushing and crowding to get a sight
him. As quickly as possible he'was es'eorl
to and seated in a carriage drawn by f (
white horses , with Governor Fitzhush L
The remaining members of the president
party were placed in other carriages , and i
der the escort of the governor's stall , ISrii
dier General Charles J. Anderson and St :
the Stuart horse guard and members of 1
citcouncil and city ollicers in carriages , I
start was made for the fair grounds.
A few minutes' drive brought the jiartv
the fair grounds , and as the head of this 'li
filed into the main entrance a presidential ;
lute of twenty-one guns was fired by the Ki <
mond Howitzers.
Inside the gates drawn up in line were t
military , consisting of a regiment of Virgii
volunteers , the Richmond light infantr * , t
Blues , and three companies "of visiting s
diery , also a battalion of colored troop's ,
the carriages bearing the president and cal
net passed the military remained at piesi
arms. Welcoming shouts of many thousati
greeted the president along the route to t
building where the party was to be reeoivi
The guests were ushered Into the olliee of t
president of the agricultural society , whc
the members of the reception committc and
few other distinguished citizens were for
ally introduced.
GOVERNOR LEE'S WELCOME.
Half an hour later the president , taking tl
inn of Governor Lee , made his way , cheeri
ay the shouts of 10,000 people , to the veranc
Df the olliee building and faced the welcomii
iiultitude.
The huzzas having ceased , Colonel Robe
Jevcrly , president of the agricultural soeict
stepped forward and Introduced Govern
-ee , who delivered the address of welcome
'ollows :
Mr. Presidnt and Indies and gentlemen : Tl
innual gathering of the representatives of tl
igricultural interests of Virginia is always
subject of concern to us all/aud that intere
s more intense and profound than ever tli
fear , because the chief magistrate of th
; reat republic tells us by his presence tl ;
norning that he , too , is interested iuwliatev
ouches the prosperity of a commonweal
ivhich forms a part of "this great land , who
jovernmeut has been committed to his chart :
Indeed , ii is a recognition of the fact on tl
? art of our president that agricultural weal
mil progress is intimately interwoven with tl
advantage of national prosperity. It shoul
herefore , be an encouragement to the farm
: o study etirefully his profession , as pthc
lave to do theirs in order to obtain emiueii
n their respective pursuits.
Airricultiirc. standing then in the van i
mr industrial arts , will have a renaissanc
ind with the rapid development of all of o
nhicral resources , w e-will hope to present
four eves. Mr. 1'resident , a section that
ibreast with tlie other parts of the country
ill that constitutes the genuine wealth"
mblic success.
UKIGHT HOPES OF THE FITfJSE.
To day in Yinrinia the objective jxints
nany of the railroads now being built are tl
rast'iron and coal fields of the comnioiiwcall
md long lines of ladcned ears are bearing
he sea the iron and ore and the ( lu ky di
lionIs from Virginia's mountains. Capital
Tipidly coming in , and at last we seeiii to 1
ipproaching that period when nugget * of go
vill bound from our mountain sides and ri
jous of silver will unwind from our hil
tvhile the splendid power of our wi
nraters is at last being caught , trained : it
iiitored and made at the will of man to solas
iver the wheels of our cojnmerce.
I speak of all this , sir , because , while c
upying the position you do , of knowing i
lorih , no south , no east or no west , it u
.jive you pleasure to know that tinM > uth w
contribute her proportionate share to t
future grandeur and glory of the Amerie ;
epublie.
The old mother of presidents to-duy wi
jomes within her borders a president of t
-'united States , and I know that I voice t
sentiments of this vast multitude when I tc
fler to you and the distinguished citizens ai
statesmen who accompany YOU a sinc'-r
icarty and cordial welcome to Virginia. V
inians nut only feel the most profound vent
ition for the high oflu-c whose duties you
iblv discharge , but thev respect the mau w
fills"it. .
CONTIDENCE IN THE PRESIDENT.
We share , sir , the feeling so prevalent els
where , that under your administration t
destiny of the country' has been cominitt
to witc. conservative and safe hands , and tli
constitutional liberty is secure aye , that cc
stitutional liberty winch has been compared
i-tall tree which'covers with its shade a lar
surface , whose roots shoot wide and de
through the soil and entwine themselv
around the eternal rocks so that to put it dof.
the earth itself must be uptorn.
We believe , Mr. President , that you v
stand firm in defense of the principles of gc
eminent inaugurated by the forefathers. T
mitterinsrs of discontent have become holh
: oned and recoil from your aomoiir of right
; hc dashing surgps rebound from the ro
barred beach of the ocean. From the stori :
night of the past we seem to see you standii
ui the mountain ton like another Mos (
jcaring only in your hands , with erect br <
and resolute he'art , the tablets of the la
while marching on without fear of obstacle
Lloubt of victory. May your administrati *
jring to the whole country licht , life ai
lope ; and may the prayer ascend to our fat
ers , "God , that the sword shall be beaten 1
: o the plowshare and the spear into the pru
Ing hook ; that statf shall not lift up Us ai
against state , neither shall they know w
anv more , " but that the reign of peace ai
prosperity shall be as lastine as the home
the stars , as eternal as the foundations of t
everlasting hills.
MR. CLEVELAND'S RESPONSE.
Tlie president was then introduced by C <
onel Beverly , who , in behalf of the farmers
Virginia , welcomed him to their state. De :
cnihs and prolonged cheers and wild wavii
of hats and handkerchiefs greeted him.
In a clear voice , loud enough to be heard u
on the boiders of the great multitude , t
president spoke as follows :
Fellow citizens of Virginia : While I that
you most sincerely for your kind reception and
recognize in your heartiness the hospitality
for which the people of Virginia have always
been distinguished , I am fully aware your
demonstration of welcome Is tendered not to
an individual , but an incumbent of the office
which crowns the government of the United
States. The state of Virginia , mother of
presidents , seven of whose sons have filled
the high olliee , to-day greets a president , who
for the first time meets Virginians upon Vir
ginia's soiL I congratulate myself that my
first introduction to the people of Virginia
occurs at a time when they arc surrounded by
the exhibits of the productiveness and pros
perity of their state. Whatever there may bo
of honor In her history and however much
pride there may be in her traditions , her true
greatness is here exemplified.
In our sisterhood of states the leading ; and
most commanding place must be gained and
kept by the commonwealth which by the labor
and intelligence of her citizens can produce
the most of tho.-e things which meet the ne
cessities and desires of mankind. But the
full advantage of that which may be Yielded to
the state bv the toll of her people is not
measured alone by the money value of the
products.
THE HIGHEST OF ALL PROSPECTS.
The efforts and struggles of her fanners and
her artisans should be not only to create a new
value in the Held of agriculture and of arts
and manufactures , but at the same time to
produce rugged , self-reliant and independent
men and cultivate that product which more
than all others ennoble the state patriotic
American citizenship. This will flourish in
every part of the American domain. Neither
drouth nor rain can injure it , for it takes root
in true hearts , enriched by love of country.
There are no new varieties in this production.
It must be the same wherever seen , and its
quality is neither sound nor genuine unless it
cjrows to deck and beautify an entire and
'
united nation , nor unless It 'supports and sus
tains institutions and a government founded
to protect American liberty and hupp ness.
The present administration of the government
is pledged to return , for sudi husbandry not
inly promises but actual tenders of tairness
md justice with equal protection and full par-
: icipation in national achievements. If iu the
last ue have been estranged , and the cultiva
tion of American citizenship has been inter-
upted , your enthusiastic welcome to-day
leinonstrates that there is an end to such es-
.rangcmcut and the time of suspicion and
'ear'is succeeded by an era of faith and con-
idence.
In such a kindly atmosphere , and beneath
inch cheering skies , I greet the people of Vir-
; iuia as co-hiborers in the Held where grows
ove of our united country. God jirant that
n the years to come Virginia , the old domin-
on , the mother of presidents , she who looked
m the nation at its birth , may not only In-
: reise her trophies of growth in agriculture
mil manufactures , but she maybe among the
irst of all these states in the"cultivation of.
rue America ! ! citizenship.
AFTER THE SPEIH H-MAKING.
The president was frequently interrupted by
icarty applause. When he concluded the im-
nense concourse of people joined iu a perfect
ivation of cheers.
Colonel Beverly then introduced in the order
tamed Secretaries Bayard ami Endicott , Post-
uastsr General Vilas"and Commissioner of
Vgriciiltural Column , each of whom was greet-
(1 with cheers , which they simply acknow-
edgcd by bowing to the people , it having
icen understood that further speech-maUing
rould not be in order.
Among the ladies on the portico from which
he speaking took place were Mrs. Lee. the
; overnor's wife and Miss Winnie Davis ,
laughter of ex-President Jefferson Davis , to
rliom President Cleveland was introduced
nd with whom he spent a few moments in
ileasant converse.
The partv were then escorted to the head-
[ iiarters of the president of the society in an-
ither building where they witne-sed Ii review
if troops , white and colored.
After the review the president held a public
cception for over an hour and shook hands
rith thoutand'5. Between ! J and 4 o'clock the
isitors occupied seats on the grand stand and
i-itncsscd several races ; after which a sumptu-
ius lunch was partaken of.
IT WAS STARTLING XEWS
'he J { SM rc7c Confession Creates a Sensa
tion tit Sioux City.
Sioux City Special : The publication of
Bismarck's confession was thoroughly un-
xpected , as the general understanding of
he Sioux City odicials had with the state
ifiicials at Dea Moines , where it was made.
nst Saturday , was that it was nob to ba
nade public for some time yet. Mayor
Poland even goes so far , speaking of the
natter to your correspondent , to atatc
hat Attorney General Baker promised up-
iii his honor not to allow it to go out of
lis office , and is confident it will militate
gainst the best interests of the prosecu-
ion. The fact is certain , however , that
iioux City was thrown into a state of ex-
itemcnt over the confession , and it has
icon the one thing talked of to-day. It
ven corroborates Leavitt' statement
lore than the majority of citizens had an-
icipatfd , and the growing belief that the
uilty parties will not be able to circum
cut the evidence us it now stands is very
cneral. Hisinarck was visited this morn-
ng , but he appeared morbid and uncom-
niiiicative. He is in great fear of bodily
arm anJ every noise scares him. He is
arefully guarded and protected , however ,
ml there is little or no danger ofliis safely.
Vhen the question was put to him whether
irensdorf fired the ulidt or not. he replied
11 the affirmative positively. The appar-
nt differences between Bismirrk'n blate-
nent and that of Otto Griebsr , the boy
. The state
"ho was present , areessontiiil.
ments of Bismarck , Leavitt , l-ieberton and
irieber , as to what they saw of the killing ,
iffer only that two say the inurde er ap-
Toaclied Mr. Haddock from behind , the
'thers ' from iu front. The theory now is
hat Treiber , who was stationed at first on
he opposite side of the street , came across
, nd followed Mr. Haddock and wasnearly
p to him when Arensdorf rushed out of
lie crowd in front.
Colonel Swanbcen has been retained aa
Bismarck's attorney. The preliminary
earing has been set for to-day , but the
xamination will undoubtedly be waived ,
' 1'lath. Trieber
'he officers are hard after
.nd others yet at large. The whereabouts
'f ' Peters is still involved in uncertainty.
Jut little concern is felt by the oflicers 011
his account , knowing how essential it will
ow be for tlie defense to produce him ab
he trial to cast off the terrible suspicion
rliich has been prevalent aa to his myster-
aus disappearance.
IXlilAX DEPREDATION.
Helena ( Mont. ) special : A Benton
pecial to the Independent bt.itca that
Jeut. Beacon has returned to i't. Shaw ,
laving successfully traveled and overtaken
lie band of Indians wit > raided the stock
> f the white settlers in the upper portior
if the Judith valley. Lieut. Itaicon re
ovcred about twenty stolen horses anc
aptured five of the Indians. The stocl
riil be returned to the owners , and the In
linns hold until it is determined whcthe
hey shall be handed over to the civi
uitliorities for trial or be dealt with unde
nilitiiry rule.
Two companies of infantry that hav
icen stationed at Belkuap in anticipatio
if an attack upon the Indians o ? that pOE
> y the 15ii"ds. ! from beyond the I'.ritis
int > , have been recalled but the cavalr
till r > main tiicre for the present. Scou
ng parties from the north report that n
ign.i of the pre-ence on this side of the Hi
if any of the Canadian redsk ns had bee
liscoveretl north of the Milk river. Tl
nirsi-s btolen from the scouting party
roops near the Bald mountains were r
ovt-red in Ihehills.butthelndians escapi
> y separating and taking to the timber.