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ILLINOIS POLITICS. Influence of Senator Cullom's Candidacy on State Affaire. A GUBERNATORIAL MIX-UP. Col. Clements Views on the Democratic Tariff Plan.

National Democratic Convention Dif- flculty St. Clair County Politics Point. SENATOR CULLOM AND ILLINOIS. Senator Culloia will leave Washington tonight for Chicago. He comet here as the guest of the Marquette Club, and he will on Friday night address the club in the Auditorium on "Lincoln and the Republican Party." This is the first celebration of Lin- Litj i I Tli: wm uiruHiaj as tegiu nuuuny iu iiuuui and the occasion will be one of more than ordinary interest.

The pronounced candidacy of Senator Cullom has started the politicians to looking up their political history. The letter of Secre- i tary Blaine forbidding the use of his name in connection with the Presidential nomination has, in the minds of several very shrewd politicians here, greatly complicated the Republican State situation. It is believed here in some circles that beoause of Senator Cullom's active canvass for the Presidential nomination, there will be a much closer contest on the nominations for several i 3 uuuiiau owia uuim uiou was BUUClBBUi The situation, as viewed by those who think Senator Cullom's position will complicate things, is about like this There are Messrs. Fifer, Jones, Hunt, Clark, Marsh, Longe-necker, and possibly Judge Collins, candidates tor Governor. Not one of these gentle-.

men lives in Sangamon County. That is the home of Senator Cullom; If, say, these gentlemon have given this idea some atten-. tion, if Sangamon County with its twenty-one delegates in the State Convention should come in there with all these delegates for Senator Cullom and for Governor Fifer, there might be an unpleasant condition of things among the remaining candidates for State nomination for Governor. They might not stand idly by and see their nomination slipping away. Should this theory be correct, therefore, it may mean the division of the votes of Sangamon County, and perhaps a number of other counties among the several candidates, so as to prevent unnecessary an-- tagonisras; then, the contest in the county conventions will be with the delegates on second choice.

First, however, the theory is that if this is reasonable and is a fact, then Governor Fifer may not have the strength on the first ballot which his friends had hoped he would hare, and which very many still believe he has. Acting upon this assumption, also, tne situation thus created extends to six or seven Congressional districts, and Senator Cullom must have all the National Republican Convention. Candidates for other offices, besides that of Gov-'. ernor, are equally embarrassed. If a candidate wishes reasonable recognition from other sections be must either risk bis political fortunes on the one candidate and run the chance of offendimr all the others, or else divide his vote equally or fairly among the several candidates.

This single cir- cumstanoe may change very largely the complexion of the coming campaign. Aside from Cook County there are, it is said, fifteen counties with 200 delegates, which will send on this account, divided delegations to the State Convention. It is estimated by the political figures that there are. from twenty-five to thirty-five counties whose delegations are likely to be uncertain or mixed, having nrobably several hundred delegates no one can now form more than a rough estimate of the vote of Cook County in the State Conven tion witn ess aa delegates. Chairman Jones said, very significantly, yesterday "The campaign for the Republican nomi nation for Governor will be settled at Springfield this year.

It can not be decided, unaer the existing conditions, a single day previous to the State Convention. That is as it should be." And that seemed to be the opinion of the most of the politicians who were at State Republican headquarters yesterday. DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION. The local Democratic committee of the National Convention are struggling with the problem of a convention hall, the question of finances, and the equally difficult proposition of how to arrange the ticket issue. The Na- iinnnl nnnimitiML thmncrh RMtretarv firtArtn.

do not appear to be in a very enviable frame of mind, and the local committee, at least some of them, are of opinion that it is nearly time to do something heroic At the noon hour in the Iroquois Club n.3ms there was yesterday a well attended conference of the local committee. The proposition was quite fully canvassed as to the advisability of erecting a building stated at the- conference that should such a hall be built, there would be only some 1,600 reserved for the local committee for those who contributed to the construction of the convention building. This statement of the will and pleasure of the National committee was not received with fayor by the local committee yesterday. In an extended discussion, in which Messrs. Potter Palmer, F.

H. Winston, Joseph Donnersberger, D. Cregier, Judge Altgold, and John Hopkins participated, titers were manifestations of marked dissatisfaction with any such plan. There was a counter proposition considered as to the advisability of putting up. a building for 16,000 persons, thus enabling the local committee to command more tickets than the number suggested by the National committee.

In a general way, and as far as can now be seen, the Democratic mind seems to be fixed on the Lake Front, north of the old Exposi tion Building, as the site. A building to accommodate 15.000 Dereons will cost all the way from $18,000 or $20,000 to $27,000 or It is stated that several architects have designed Loildings and submitted plans, and that all these have their good points. There appears now to be no reasonable objection to the City Council voting the necessary privilege of utdng the Lake Front lot indicated. To add to the interest in this question it is announced that Chairman Brice Is coming to Chicago, and that then the local committee can get down to business and know very soon lust wnat plans and projects are possible. COLONEL CLEMENTS' VIEWS.

Colonel Isaac Clements, the pension agent, is back at his desk. He reached Chicago yes. terday, after a brief visit to Washington, whither be had gone on pension office In snriMiVIntf nf thai vwtlittesl tn.fls... fl nel Clements said that his observations led him to believe that the differences in the Democratic party in regard to the tariff were very serious to the success of that party. He thought the recent utterances of Congressman Mills snd other indications pointed to a hot fight betweeen those who follow the Texan leader and those who are inclined to be favorable to Congressman Springer's ideas.

The first gun will be fired when the Springer free wool bill is cons'dered, and Mr. Mills will use that occasion to force to the front a a Tv uuiu wiu. uuii taction will en deavor to precipitate the conflict. Colonel Clements stated that he bad mnnnun wkll. in Washington with an Illinois member of Congress who was a believer in the Mills plan, and that Illinois member admitted that it the Springer plan succeeded which touched the i iuu dui iefu sure as to just now be himself would meet the issue when he returned home to Illinois at the end of the session.

This same member said to Colonel Clements that if the rxvmln hnliH the Democrats were only for lowering the tariff a little, then many in his opinion would return to the Republican party who two years FROM ST. CLAIR COUNTY. Mascovtih, I1L, Feb. 9. Special TtUgram.

The indications are now that the Democratic nomination for State Treasurer this year will go to Southern Illinois. The Hon. Ruf Ramsey, of Clinton County, and the Hon. Edward Pace, of Washington County, are the leading aspirants for the Democratic nomination. Judge Altgeld, of Chicago, Is developing considerable strength in this section of the State ss a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Governor.

t. It is pretty generally conceded that the issue upon which the Democrats expect to make their fight in the next State election is the parochial school question. In the Eighteenth District there will be a lively contest for the Democratic nomination for Congress. The leading aspirants for that place are Congressman William S. Forman, of Washington County, and the Hon.

J. N. Perrin, of St, Clair County. The Republican nomination will probably go to the Hon. Jehu Baker, the distinguished gentleman who defeated Colonel William R.

Morrison for Congress in the district six years ago. In the Forty-second Senatorial District, comprising the counties of Bond, Clinton, and Washington, Editor Jim Anderson, of Nashville, is an aspirant for the Democratic nomination. POLITICAL POINTS. -Congressman Taylor, of the First District, is expected here in a few days. Senator Baasett, Peoria's candidate for State Treasurer, came up to Chicago yester-day to look over the field.

Mr. John tt. Tanner is also here. William G. Livingston was indorsed as candidate for alderman at a meeting of the Republican business men of the Twenty-third Ward last evening.

There is to be a meeting of the Thirteenth Ward Republican League at Monitor Hall, No. 625 est Indiana street, next Thursday evening, at which all Republicans in the ward are expected. At a meeting of the Thirty-second Ward Republican Club last night in Axford's Hall, corner of Forty-fifth street and Cottage Grove avenue. State's Attorney Joel M. Lpngenecker was indorsed by acclamation as the next nominee for Governor of the State of Illinois.

H. Schick, of the Tenth Ward, was indorsed as a candidate for the City Council last evening, at a meeting of about fifty Republicans in John Flanigan's store. Mr. Schick la an old resident of the Tenth Ward, and is the manager of the Indiana Wood and Coal Company. A mass meeting will be hold at No.

033 Blue Island avenue next Saturday evening. The Lincoln Park Board did not meet yesterday, although that was the regular meeting day. Tne reason for this was that Park Commissioner Kirk was out of the city. It is expected that President Goudy will call the board together in a few days. There was some taik yesterday to the effect that the presidency of the board might be offered to some member, provided an understanding could be reached in regard to the secretaryship.

Nothing has has yet developed. The Sixteenth Ward Republican Club met last evening at the Fidelia Hall, No. 630 Milwaukee avenue, and elected the following officers Nels Juul, President William Gross and Peter Vice Presidents; Henry Huebner. Secretary: William F. Sinamaksr.

Treasurer; Bjard of Directors, William L. Householder, George Lencke, and Edward Williams; Executive Committee, Philip Knoff, John Schwerim, Jacob Horn. Isidore Hines. Laurita Tboen. Jacob Marks and Joseph Gilmeister.

Permanent headquarters were established- at Ho. btw Milwaukee venue. What has become of that proposed wurwam which the city of Springfield was going to buildf Hss the project fallen through? The State is expecting Springfield to construct a convention hall which will comfortably accommodate at least 4,000 people. If there is no larger place than the House of Representatives, the 1.235 delegates will find great difficulty in getting in on the main floor; and that will leave very little room for spectators. By all means let the Springfield press, which took up the matter so cordially a few -weeks ago, continue their efforts.

There is every reason why the State capital should treat the Repub lican btate convention well tnis year. IN SOCIAL CIRCLES. TYRRELL-WILLIAMS. Miss Mary B. Williams and Frederio 8.

Tyrrell were married last evening at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Nony R. Williams, No. 695 Washington boulevard. The service was read by the Rev.

F. A. Noble, of the Union Park Church. The wedding was a quiet affair, only re In tires and immediate friends attending, but the arrangements were very pretty. The parlor where the ceremony took place looked like a section of a flower garden in spring, yellow daffodils, pink tulips, and white buds of many varieties being displayed on every side.

Charles T. Tyrrell was the best man. The ushers were John (Jarse. James and Bert Williams. The bride wore a simply made sown of white satin, trimmed witn duchess lace, and earned a bouquet of white roses.

Miss Anna a. Williams, tne maid of Honor, wore a trained gown of yellow satin with white chiffon, and her little sister, Miss Alioe.Wil-liatns, acted as a flower girl, being prettily costumea in pint, ana carrying pins, tulips. Hand a orchestra furnished the music- Mr. snd Mrs. Tyrrell left last nmht for California on an extended bridal tour.

BARNETT-THORNTON. Mr. Charles G. Barnett and Miss Hattie Well Thornton, daughter of Mrs. C.

Thorn ton, were married yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock by the Rev. Dr. Thomas, from the residence of Mrs. Thornton, No. 3809)4 Elm-wood place.

The house was made festive by innumer able bouquets of cut flowers and garlands of smilax. Unly thirty guests were present nutn be ring the immediate nends and relatives of the contracting parties. The bride wore a traveling gown of pearl-gray cloth with trimmings of pink chiffon. She carried a lares bouquet of La France roses. In attendance were her sisters, the Misses iunma and Jfime Thornton.

After the ceremony the adieux were said and Mr. and Mrs. Barnett left for their future home in San Francisco. They were the re cipients of numerous and costly gifts. NIKE CLUB MUSICALS.

At Plymouth Church last evening, a musio-ale wai given by the members of the Nike Club. The affair was in charge of Mies Lavinia E. Ingledrew, who secured the following ca pable talent: Piano Polonaise, Ma arte Koaenield. Banjo Miaa Fannie Trout. ytthn Fantaisia (b.

March itnaojpn ncnuck. Vocal Miss HiBsie Pabst. Violin Aadante-Scherao. AdolDb Loeb. My Gray Gninver L.

Turner "Constaaey i Lillian Woodard-Guneksl. Mandolin Musira-Proibita Orasiana-Walter Hiu Fannie Trout. Vocal A Summer Niirht Goring Thomas Miss Minnie Pabst. All the performers were awarded hearty ap plause, every nam per securing an encore. THE RYDER CLUB.

The Ryder Club, of St. Paol'i Universalist Church, enjoyed a dramatic entertainment last evening in the chapel of the church. There was a large audience in attendance to witness the two-set drama, "The Last Loaf," which was presented with the following cast Mark Aahtoa Mr. Psnl J. Lineberirer aino ilanaoa.n..u Augusta, K.

lnffivlll Harry Mr. Frank J. Thwina- Dick Bustle Mr. William R. Everett Tom K.

A. Wilson Kate Margaret E. Bneklie Lilly Aahton. Miaa Lanra E. Rncklin Patty Jones Miss Kate M.

Bucklin The Carleton Club Mandolin Orchestra played the music. All the participants acquitted themselves very creditably. Before the dramatic performance the fol lowing numDers were played violin soio Bedouin love song. mr. niur, Mac Henry.

GRATIFYING TO ALU The high potdtioa attained and ths eniversal acceptance and approval of the pleaaant liquid fruit remedy Syrnp of Fix, aa the moat excellent laxaave Known, till iostrates ths value of th qeal- Ities on which its sneeeaa is baaed and arc a dantly aratifying to ths California Fig Syrup THE DAILY UTTER OCEAN, WEDNESDAY MORNING, FEBEUABT 0, 1802; CLEVELAND NOT IN IT Crover Isn't a Candidate for the Presidency. SO SAYS ONE OF HIS FRIENDS But There Is a String to the Declaration. Ha Is Only Negatively, aa Stated, an Asdrant Bourbon Banquet 'at Denver. 1 DREADS THE CAMPAIGN. SFBDiorttXD, Ohio.

Feb. 9. 5peioZ ZVls- gram. The Hon. John 3.

Lents, the well-known Democratic politician, and president of the famous Thurman Club, of Columbus, addressed the Jefferson Club here last night. Before leaving for home this forenoon, Mr. Lents submitted to the ubiquitous interviewer, and the following is the result: "urover Cleveland is not a candidate for the Democratic Presidential nomination," Mr. Lents declared, with several prominent Democrats listening attentively. Then was divulged some information that will be read everywhere with widespread in terest, 'He told me some significant things," the speaker went on, "in our last interview, held when I was in New York City a short time ago.

He is a constant worker. He worked actually at his desk, to my certain knowledge, for sixteen hours a day, and said any man could do it. "But, emphatically, be is not a candidate for the Presidential nomination. 'He assured me that he had come to the age when he appreciated leisure, and that he had modest, legitimate fears that in the event of his re-election he might not make the record that he did dunng his first administration. Besides, he dreaded the horrors of a Presidential campaign.

I do not know that he would absolutely decline but he is only negatively an aspirant. Hill is in it with both feet for effects and personal ends. He wants it badly." "What if neither Hill nor Cleveland is nominated was asked. "The question is hard to answer. There is a large snd significant feeling in favor of a ticket like Palmer, of Illinois, and Henry Watterson." DEMOCRATS AT DINNER.

Dxsvxa, Feb. 9. The eloquence of Western Democracy gushed forth in an ample tide at the banquet to-night tendered by the Oreystone Club in honor of Samuel J. Tilden's birthday. Never in the history of Colorado was there a more resplendent scene than was witnessed by the tremendous crowd at the Broadway Theater.

The magnifloent interior of the theater was one dazzling vista of electrio lights snd waving palm leaves. From the balconies the view of the beautifully appointed tables was one to be remembered. After 9 o'clock the boxes and balconies be gan to fill rapidly with parties in full evening dress, every available seat being occupied before the opening address by President Mo-Kinley. At the bead of the table sat the President of the Grey stone Club, with Governor Boies and ex-Governor Crittenden in the place of hone upon either hand, then ex-Governor Adams, of Colorado; the Hon. J.

D. O'Brien, of New Mexico; the Hon. David Obermeyer, of Kansas; the Hon. A. Clark, of Iowa; the Hon.

Robert J. Smith, ex-President of the Iroquois Club, Chicago; the Hon. George W. Baker, ex-Governor of Wyoming; the Hon. Caldwell Yeamon, of Colorado, and ex-Governor J.

B. Grant, of Colorado. PSaSIDRUT KUtLST delivered the address of welcome for the Oreystone Club, saying among other things The attention of tne East should be called to the fact that the West has not built great cities, peopled new States, and advanced in all material ways with such wonderful strides. without at the same time producing, at least, some great men, fully equipped and capable in every way to direct toe. asairs or sovem- ment quite as well as their eastern brethren and that hereafter it must not be alone, rv hat says money-lending, commercial, manufacturing, and sometimes politically scheming xorxr mil aieo.

wnat says tne meat agricultural and mining West?" xne event ox tarn evening was tne reply to the "Democracy in U92," by the Hon. Horace Boies, Governor of Iowa. When Governor Boies arose to speak be was greeted with deafening cheers and it was some time before be could proceed. In thecjurse of his address ooTBaaos Boras sazdi Three years ago a Democratic President aroused the eoontrv bv his declaration that "un- Decenary taxation is nnjnst taxation, ana dv that declaration inooroo rated into the mlitieal ereed of his followers, aa one of its car dinal principles, to remain, 1 bops, forever, the doctrine that the rurbtful power of thU government to levy tmnimAt-, direct or alone. This was no declaration of hostility to ths an a facta ring industries of this country.

It was the aseertioo of a principle that put into practice would give to them free raw material that would stimulate the commerce of the Nation and open to the products of their mills the markets of the world that would send the American flas; at uw mastneaa or oar own merenanc marina into porta from which it has been banished for gone ration. One by one most of ths war taxes disappeared. Ths scene is chanced. Upon oa one side is now arrayed ths bioeuc aries of fheso lawa. aided bv allies more powerful than themselves in the or trusts ana eomDlnes that theaa lawa havs made noaaibia.

and ma strewrthened, they are in chars of the Republican party. They dictate its policy, they control its It they maintain their noeition it doe -not follow that this Nation as a whole will eesss to grow rich. We shall still go on producing wealth aa ws have dons before, bat a few will control it, many will be poor. Can we bancs these tawi van weaiviae tne nuanty canwnta mat are emptying- tne WSA1.TH OV THIS BATIDV Into ths hands of a few men, and scatter their Klden contents among those who produce it? is is the supreme question of the boor. In the present status of political parties there is no power on earth that can accomplish this save and except "The Democracy in '92." We must not falter.

This is ths issue and this alone will lead as to victory. Governor Crittenden's reply to xb toast, "Missouri. Ever Faithful." created a marked impression. It was strong and brave. in its utterance and spirit.

He advised the abatement of seel for silver during the coming session gf Congress, and urged energy and nnuioa uw uunuvu tii uie tana. ie declared himself a Cleveland man. Governor Boyd, of Nebraska, was unable to appear but sent a letter of regret. The Hon. Charles A.

Clark, of Iowa, replied to the toart, "The State of Iowa." "Wyoming, Our Youngest was re plied to Dy toe iion. ueorge ex-Uov ernor of Wyoming. The Hon. David Obermeyer answered the toast, "Democracy is Opposed to Issues." -The "Colorado Democracy" was the aub- Ject upon which the Hon. Caldwell Yeaman, of Colorado, spoke.

Ex-President Robert J. Smith, of Chicago, replied to the toast, "The Iroquois Club." A letter was read irom BKIATOa SSOBOB J. TMT. which caused quite a stir. It concluded as lOllOWa 1 i- Ths nomination of Cleveland seems to be the tut snd logical result of present political conditions but the life of ths Democratic party depends on the fortunes of no one men.

The managers and tacticians, of whom I am not ona, have determined that he shall not be nominated, and I know enoua-b of them and of eonTentinna ha certain that they will achieve their purpose. Recent event place beyond question ths fact that Governor dl wOl secore the entire New York to ths National Democratic Convention. New York is necessary aaceea in the Presidential election, and nothing eoold be more disaatroua than the nomination of Hill over Cleveland, followed by a bitter factional fight in the Empire Btate and widespread discontent amonr uemocrata tnrongnout tne country. 'If the nominee ia to eoma fmra Km VnV then Roswell P. Flower is beyond qneetinn our strongest sandidate.

He has been electori flnv. ernor by 50,000 plurality, has the confidence of both faction! and ia a safe, popular Democrat, if the controlling elements el hew Xork Democ racy persist in ford Off Gsvernor Hill upon ths party, and will aeespt bo other eoneluaion, it seems to me our eaoduiaia should come from ths West. Ia that event. my peraonal preference wonld be tried, faithful Democrat, William B. If nrrisbn of Illinois, but Palmer, CarUsle, Gray, or botes' can command the full Democratic vote.

3 Tha nomination of Flower would make "aasnranos doable sore," bat every teal Democrat will help elect the ticket nominated at Chicago in Jtms next, no matter what name is at ths heart. 1 paramount necessity of the country's wotfai' is the termination of RepuUiean supremacy with its system of plunder baaed oa the perUtayship of ths government with favored clakee, and the profligate expenditure of public money. Among the distinguished gentlemen pres ent were President E. T. Jeffery, Rio Grande Bail-road Mayor Piatt Rogers ex-Governor Job A.

Cooper, Colorado; the. Hon. T. M. Patterson, Judge A.

J. Rising, State Treasurer J. N. Carlisle, Judge S. H.

Ellsert, Senator B. M. Stock, Attorney General Maweiu, Colorado; the Hon. Charles S. Thomas, the Hon.

Charles J. Hughes, J. W. Kerr, Judge V. D.

Markham, the Hon. Ralph Voorhees, the Hon. James A. Thatcher, the Hon, Samuel P. Rose, and the Hon.

Hugh Bettler. OBOTBJI CUrTBXAXD sent a letter of regret at being unable to be present. It was as follows LAKBWOon, N. Feb. 1W8.

The Hon. A. B. tfcKinley, President, etc My Dear Sir My absence from home hss necessarily postponed until this time a response to the courteous invitation I have received on behalf of the Oreystone Club to attend its annual banquet in commemoration of the birth of nVamuel J. Tilden on the tth inat.

I am not sure that the acknowledgment and the expreaakm of my rejrret that I am unable to accept your invitation will reach yon before the erenxnc fixed for the banquet bat I can not refrain from the attempt to indicate to those who may be present any aatiafsction in being remembered in the selection of your guests. This is a most sxce lent and appropriate time to recall the virtues and attribute pf Samuel J. Tilden, the great leader of the Democracy of the land. In these days oar party may remember with extreme profit his pure patriotism, his ambition permeated with a desire of ths welfare of his fellow countrymen, his splendid organising ability, stimulated by his love of country untainted with ignoble motivest his unyielding resistance to all that was undemocratic and unsafe, and his stubborn innistenee upon every thing which had the clear sanction of party principles. These characteristics, combined with bis love for the people, and his unfaltering trust in their intelligence and fair mindedneis, mads him a great Democrat, and we ean not amiss if we accept him as oar political example.

I hope the banquet contemplated by your elnb will be an occasion full of invigoration to thoae who, in the celebration of ths 9th of February, demonstrate their devotion to the political honesty and sincerity- which characterised Bamuel 1. Tilden, and that those who are fortunate enough to participate will see plainer than ever their duty and mission in resistance within theif nartv to all that ia not aafelv and surelv in ac cord with Democratic doctrine, and ia the bold savocaey at an tunes ana in tu puces or me saving qualities of ths true Democratic faith. lours very truly, uaovsa L-uevkuahd. Congressman W. C.

P. Breckinridge, of Kentucky, sent a letter regretting his inability to te present, and ex-Mayor Grace, of New Xork, also sent a letter of regret. Many other letters came from all parts of the United States regretting the inability of tne writers to oe present. Tne banquet was a great success, and Judg ing from the enthusiasm which marked the reception of the different addresses, Colorado and the West are to be considered aa growing rivals to the Eastern in politics. NO DEARTH CANDIDATES.

SraiBorxaxn, JUha 9. Special TeU- eras. The E. Bacon, of Edgar County, spent tbef-da? In the city and announces himself as feaqdidate for Congress against the Hon. Jos Cannon.

It is generally understood that Mr, Hetry A. NeaL of Coles County, is also a candidate. He is harassed by the fact that Colonel Horace 8. Clark, from the same county, fa candidate for Governor, and the Hon. Ch arias -Allen, of Vermilion County, being a eshdidate for Auditor of Public Accounts, is a for Mr.

Cannon, while Attorney General Hunt's 'candidacy for Governor, from Egar younty, is an offset to Mr. Bacon's However, be thinks that matters may so shape themselves that he would be able to step isj between the' other two, a Hs claims be has carried the flag for others for a long frequently to the -detriment of his own prospect; and now thinks it but fair that he should have recognition. 'GORNOR. 'BfaYD'SPOLlCY. Lwoour, Feb.

9. Governor Boyd made no removals to-day, saying he did not consider it necessary. He considers be has been Governor of Nebraska since his inauguration, and that be expects his former appointees to make application for their plaoea. Acting on this suggestion the Warden of the State Penitentiary and the Superintendent of the Asylum for the Incurable In sane to-day assumed charge, and ueneral Thayer's appointees gracefully withdrew. It it probable that this programs will be followed at the other institutions.

Preparations are going forward in Lincoln among the Democrats for an elaborate celebration of Boyd's victory in this city next Monday night. Notables from abroad to be present are Governors Francis, of Missouri, Bois, of Iowa, and Peck, of Wisconsin. The Iroquois snd County1 Democratic Clubs of Chicago, and the Vest Club of St. Louis are expected aa well aa large delegations from the principal towns of the i' UTAH LIBERALS JUBILANT. Salt Lazs Crrr.

Utah, Feb. 9. The official count madeHo-day of the city election shows an average Liberal plurality of 1,882 and av-verage Liberal majority over all of 1,101. The pluralities ranged from 1,734 to 1,938, and the majorities from 946 to, 1,273. The result is held here to be a mighty protest against the passage of the Faulkner or Teller bill.

The Liberal plurality in this city at the election last August was 1,116 majority at that election 773. COLONEL WARHER A CANDIDATE. Mobticsixo, I1L, Feb. 9. Special Tele-gram.

Colonel Vesper Warner, of Dwight County, was here He is a candidate for Cong roes in the Fourteenth District, and will be in ft to the finish. He feels sure cf securing the nomination. Was StepTnem GJrmrd an Infidel Chicago, Feb. 9-To the Editor. Col onel Robert Ingersoll Is famous not only for lis eloquence snd infidelity, but also for false' premises in his arguments, and consequently 'false conclusions.

In bis lengthy reply to his critics published in the New York Evening Journal the 6th inst, he 'triumphantly cites Girard College as the glory of tofldelity. I Stephen' was not "an "Infidel-' He was a regnjarj'and liberal supporter of one of the churches of Philadelphia, snd the members' of'lili family were noted for their When he founded Ida now.ujous college ft was his desire that it should be forever abanlntolv free from the demoralizing influence of denominational sti-ifa but not that it should be anti-relitsttiia in tendencies er influence. But this is ione of the popular errors- so common Mr. Ingersoll felt safe in utilizing it, in (his defense of his Tnnstmas Kermogui year ago .1 (sited Girard College. Among manyi magnificent build inn on.

the college grounds, one of the most conspicuous is the-Tefaapei, where teachers and pupils regularly every day attend the religious exercise. I prolonged my visit in order that I might witness these exercises far a college vfhich I had previously believed had' been founded in opposition to Christianity. I shall never forget the impressive scene Before me. It ia 4 o'clock in the afternoon. As the clock in ths tower Is striking the hour the-bell is ringing, and preceded by teachers, in divisions about fourteen hundred orphans march into the large.

chapeL The exercises, consisting of readinr of the Bible. and prayer, were conducted by a member of the faculty, a venerable looking old man. During the' prayer the head of every pupil was bowed reverentially. What a picture of practical Chrifrtianity. Fourteen hnndred orphans sending op to the throne of the Father of the fatherless their prayers of gratitude, of supplication, and adoration.

And this Is the great eol-lece of the great snd noble Rtephen uiraroi RUSSIAN BARBARITY. George Herman's Lecture on the Siberian Exiles. WOMEN FLO GEO TO DEATH. Interesting Speeches at the Baptist Social Union. An Earnest Appeal for City Missions The Rev.

P. 8. Moxom, of Boston. IN PAR SIBERIA. A large snd warmly appreciative audience greeted Mr.

George Ken nan at Central Musie Hall last night. His lecture on Russian Political Exiles was attentively received and frequently applauded. At the outset Mr. Kennin said that be had gone to Russia with well-grounded prejudices against the Nihilists and the revolutionary party of the country, but investigation had soon convinced him how little Nihilism there was, as the word was understood in this country. In long acquaintance with all kinds of prisoners in Si bens, from the prinoe to the oommon criminal, he had never found a nihilist.

The revolutionary classes of Russia all went by that name in this country, but nothing was further from the truth. There was a vast difference in the political prisoner, doomed to exile for imaginary offenses against the government, and the ordinary criminal. To illustrate this difference portraits of the two classes were thrown on the scene by the stereopticon. The political prisoners were all men of educat on, and were not guilty of any crime exoept in having written or spoken something that was calculated to do their fellow countrymen good. "Exiles by administrative process" was the general term applied to these victims of a despotic ruler, and the lecturer cited instances with documentary proof of well-born and intelligent men and women being sent to penal servitude in Si beria for being "suspected of an intention to do an illegal act." The aim of the government was not to pun ish crime, but to intimidate and scatter all who bad the least affiliation with the revolutionists.

In fact to prevent the spread of the antagonistic feeling toward the ruling power by depriving all with the slightest taint of revolt of their liberty. Hundreds of noble men and women are now in Si beria who have been doomed to exile by some ignorant or vindictive official. These provincial ffovernors have no official responsibility, and if mistakes are made, snd hundreds of Siberian exiles are there by mistake, these ignorant and despotic facers make no effort to correct it. Mr. Eennan told many stories of wrongful exile.

One young ttudent who had been arrested for another person, refused to answer to the name when the roll of prisoners was called. The officer aikod him what his name was, and then coolly erased the name of the man he ought to have had and substituted that of the innocent student, saying, "You must nave done someuiing to cause your arrest, and it doesn't make a bit of differ ence, anyway." 1 be lecturer told the horn bie story of Mee- datnes Sigida, Korba, and Kavalefiikaya and others. They were women of intelligence, and for suspected alliance with the revolu tionary party were sent to Siberia. Madame Sigida. in a moment of anger, a' ruck an officer and was flogged to death.

Her com pan- ions in sorrow couia not endure tne temb'e fate of living in such a prison and committed Suicide. The high character of the Jewish political exiles were dwelt upon and the portraits of many of tne most distinguisbed of them were 1 shown. The unprovoked attack of soldiers upon a party of political prisoners in the city of Yakutsk and toe massaore of many women and children was vividly told also the hanging of the young student Leo Cohen-Bernstein and his last letter to his little son were recited by the lecturer in a touching manner. lne story ot tne convicts wss relieved at intervals by accounts of escapes. Two of the political exiles whom Mr.

Kennan met in the Siberian mines reached the United States by way of Vancouver and one is now a resident of Milwaukee. His name is Lstxaroff and he was a lawyer in Russia when arrested for fancied offenses and sent to Siberia for five years. He got his case before a court of inquiry and was declared "not guilty." His release did not come until be had served three years, snd then he Tesumed his law practice. Suddenly one day he was arrested again and sent away to Siberia because "he was found not to have ceased to continue in his previous criminal practices." So he went to exile again for practicing crime that be had been declared not guilty of by a court. This injustice was too much for Laxaroff, and be determined to escape.

He succeeded in making his way across 3,000 miles of desert and unknown country, and at last landed at Vancouver. The first thing be did was to write to Mr. Kennan the words "I am free, thank God SOCIABLE BAPTISTS. Three hundred Baptists sat down to dinner last night at the Grand Pacific Hotel. It was the quarterly banquet of the Social Union ot that denomination, and was to have been signalised by the formal welcoming of the Rev.

Dr. O. P. Gifford, the new pastor ot the Imamnuel Baptist Church, as a member of the organization. Dr.

Gifford, however, was called suddenly East by sickness in his family, and that part of the programme was not carried out. The guest of the evening was the Rev. Philip S. Moxom, the recently resigned pastor of the First Baptist Church of Boston, who was also one of the speakers of the evening. Mr.

Moxom, it is said, may receive a call from a leading Chicago church, now pastor-less. Willard A. Smith, president of the union, presided, snd the other speakers were the Rev. C. I.

Kirk, of the "Central Mission," on Custom House place, and the Rev. Conrad Haney, of the Kenwood Baptist Church. These were seated at the head table, in com pany with the Rev. and Mrs. H.

A. Delano, of Evanaton; Dr. W. R. Harper, President ot the University of Chicago; the Rev.

and Mrs. J. Wolfenden, pastor of the Fourth Baptist Church, the Rev. Harry'S: Taylor, of Englewood, Justice H. B.

Brayton, Mr. Edward Goodman, and others. A special feature of the evening was a musi cal programme under the direction of Mr. E. Reynolds Solos were rendered between the speeches by Mrs.

Minnie D. Methot, Mr. Carl Bernhard, and Master Herve Reynolds, and duet by Mrs. Gostav Hummell snd Master Reynolds. The company sat down to the tables at 7 clock, and for an hour snd half discussed ths menu.

At 8:30 president Smith called the union to order snd said there were some matters of business to attend to. H. B. Smith, F. G.

DeGolyel, F. W. Brahmer, George W. Stone-man, and Major H. A.

Rust were elected to membership. The DrOirramme called for a report from the committee on the project for Holding a xMprist international Cocgresi during the World's Fair. The committee is composed of Dra, Smith, Hulburt, and Gifford. fresiaens emun stated tnat toe committee bad no report to -offer, as it was waiting upon the action of the oommittee on religious exhibit from the World's Fair. It was.

therefore, continued, and more -time given tt wmcn to maze a report. Tbe Rev. L. Kirk was the first speaker. He is in charge of the Central Mission, Custom-house place, south of Buren street.

In opening his remarks Mr. Kirk invited those present to visit the place Jle said "The munion is on Custom House plsce, south of Van Buren street, but if you will down as far as Vsn Buren we will see that you have police protection to the uiiasioa. There seem-i to be no trouble about ccttinar a sauad of police- to do duty at tne Auduocum whenever anything is going on there, and perhaps we can prevail upon the authorities to give us protection aa well." Kirk then save some fiarures concerning the work done by the Baptist City Mission Society, snd sposs ot too needs of toe wore. ac said i "We have established in the last two years twelve missions snd seven churches. There have been 888 additions to tbe membership and 700 people are connected with the missions.

We are losing ground in tbe outlying districts because our churches are not numerous enough. Intwoyaera we have spent $14,000 in the city mission work and now have church property worth In the district included between Division street on the north. Twenty-second- street on the south, and Morgan on the west there is not Baptist Church, and there is a population in the district of 800,000. This number includes, aocording to the Chief of Police, 109,000 persons who gain a livelihood by illegitimate means. These are the ones who will pillage our homes, cut our throats, or blow us up with dynamite, and unless we can reach them with the gospel society can not be rid of them and they can not be saved.

Tbe need for work among them is great, and at least $25,000 a year ought to be spent among them." Mr. Kirk's sppeal had its effect, snd resolution wss immediately passed setting apart $3X)to aid the work of the Central Mission. After Mrs. Minnie D. Methot had sung two solos President Smith introduced the next speaker as the man who bad "extracted himself from the Methodist Charch." This was the Rev.

Conrad Haney, of Kenwood, who spoke on "How to Re'chthe Masses." He began by referring to the fact that he had been a Methodist, as his father had been before him. but bad seen the error of his wayi and now found himself in the Baptist fold. He spoke earnestly of his subject snd deplored tbe great gulf that exists between tbe churches snd the common people. His remedy was return to the primitive Christianity of Christ "The reason why we do not reach the masses," he said, "ia because we do not go to them. The common people followed 4be Master and heard Him gladly, because He went to them and became one of them.

His mission was not to win tbe npprobation of the mighty, but to heal the scars and fill with joy the hearts of the oommon people. His sublime mission was to save the work-day world. He placed himself in touch with humanity, stretched out His soul and lifted the people to God. Tbe ministry of to-day must get hold of tbe affections of the people. In that way alone can they be saved.

This can not be done with a white necktie and a pretty essay, but by getting near the people and speaking to them as man to man. Mr. Carl Bernhard sung the "Evening Star" from Tannhauser, and a Spanish serenade, and the Rev. Philip 1. Moxom was introduced.

He took as his subject the "Relation of Christianity to Human Society." "We lament" he said, "the tendency of population to move from the country to tbe city, but it is inevitable. Tbe civilization of the future is to be the civilization of tbe city. The church and Christainity are not yet identical, but it ia through the church as a divine entity in the world that the aim of Christianity is to be Tbe aim of tbe church is to become universal, that of the state is to incorporate the whole of humanity in its realization of perfect government. The Uw of love is the same in each, but a different manifestation. "Progress is but our capacity for ideals.

Why does Chicago advance in her material prosperity by leaps and bounds? It is because her citizens have huge schemes, large ideals, which urge them onward. "Christianity has two great aims: salvation from sins and fulfillment of life. In the past all the emphasis has been put upon tbe first, and it has suffered and become dis orted. Man is not here to escape a catastropie, but to fulfill li fe. to attain a arlorious ideal.

Let tbe citizens of Chicago spiritualize their Urge ideas and tbey will attain a fulfillment of the Meal of Christianity." 1 be following were present, scoompanied by ladles: W. A. Smith. Bev. Dr.

H. A. De-Zlmrl Dwtg-irtna. I Una, H. C.

Tllllnirhart, 5. A. Conadon, J. atToanride, Dr. J.HaraaaU.

W. Parkar. K. A- Bmitv. B.

F. Jacob. A. Beach. H.

B. Brayton. M. Carry. jT.

O. EUdon. 8. A. fieri boar.

Dr. a. A. DMifr dwtn. Arthur Paulson.

Q-. THua, add E. Walla, w. Kon'aaaw H.K. Baldwin, E.U.Ta-, X.

A. Swift. L.K.OUUOB. W.e.Orey. C.

T. B. Oood- C. a. UimmallleT.

W. M. Law- speed. Bev. Prrin.

renca. Rev. H. O. Bow- Bev.

I. O. Rev. H. 8.

Tarlor, land. Thearle. Bev. i. Wolfenden.

O. P. Erkaklns, Q. S. Thompson.

Annie Hammond. X. O'Connor, I Chalmers. Kranedr. Mollis Moreen.

Pattieoa. Chaw. Memrs. The Bev. Philip S.The Bev.

The Rev. Dr. LB, aiaxoo, limner, timori. The Kev. Mr.

Con-Jodnon R.Maaon.1. M. Kdaon, lev, Oeorce K. Fuae, E. t.

Price, Dr. 1. E. Rhodes, 8. 8 bciibner.

Oenrse W. Wan. A-McLetaeh. Profeeaor Ira M. 1, Crraa Thoma, Dr.

Cameron, of Price. of Kris, Pa, Denver. OZP ORD SOCIAL CIRCLE. A handsome party was given at the Auditorium banquet hall last evening. It was tbe fifth party of the season by tbe Oxford Home Social.

Circle, and instead of being given at the home of one of the mem bers, ss is usual, it was given st the Auditorium, tbe hosts being Mr. snd Mrs. George Middleton, of No. 2321 Michigan avenue. They were assisted in receiving by their niece, Miss Rilha Kelby.

Mrs. Middleton wore a handsome gown of white roc be silk, trimmed with mink tails and duchease lace, diamond ornamnrts. Miss Kelby wore red and white chiffon, witn diamonds. Kevins A Fisher's orchestra played the dance music During the evening a collation was served. Among the fifty-one couples present were: Hwn.

and Mesdamee M. W. Dunne, A. 1. Hewltncs, Charles Hatla, Brlee Bobert Wilms, F.

Banmrla, H. M. Thorn aa, J. K. Mnrphjr.

T. F. Swan, Walter Clark. Chan. Stmmnna, 6.

W. Brandt. Wm. West. Oeorc Castle.

Mesdamee Cbas Knann, Vorri. F. Brordlce, ai. DiacKDorn. Kate Holland.

BiUla I a alt7. Nina Knapp, Uopklna. D. McKOltp, Cantweu. J.CasUa, M.uweaa, Waah.

Blchnerc. Kennard, F. Klohbf nr. Fannie Parka, MeMtra. O.

McKIUlp, Hattie Blaine, B.U. Brook. Lallua Ennta, Edwin Fletcher. H. I.

Or ham. Charles Ulpnaeh, t. Holland. Bobert Knox. t.

P. OUncer. Jr, E. B. Phillip.

W. C. Bemlck, 0. W. kod rs.

Dr. B. Bod ra. Dr. Brnnlds, 1.

T. Towns. Dr. P. Thatca-A.

Q. Tennant, a. xruoe, er. K. IX Watan.

Oenrt re A- Waloh. Iceland Ensltsh. 1. X. Kennard.

Dr. Kdwtnaon, nnaro. ur. aiwineon. C.

SparUttr. C. W. If ark. 11 VI E.

Ollnrer, J. P. Schubert F. Bosk, Mil van- if a .14. wat i en vv'i w.

tiaynoiiaS, tsUM a. js -via, jrua saiiwausr kas, im, inkH, Oarmhrant, H. O. on us. "AN INVALUABLE MEDICINE." Dbab IIadaic: You speak of using ray recent letter as a testimonial you are perfectly welcome to do so would that I could influe all suffering women to give your compound a fair triaL' 1 it ay to you that it an invaluable medicine, and, if ttsed ace) ing to directions, trill prove a certain cure for the diseases i recommended for.

It has been very, very beneficial to lf gad daughter. Sincerely Yours, 1 Msa. S. Blab, cor. Church and Park St Roanoko CityaV LYDIA PIWKH AM'S Is tbe only 1" eattlvw Cat i mm MeaseSTy COMPOS 19 mrm imbi sea ssj am bbssu sauiiswMtai vt wuajsg AaPmgt1stssmts a sf iSassl article, or sent by mall, ra torn es eg Lossnges, on rsselft of LY01A EElNICHAfct ME.O.

COLYNlAs. rU nrrbaM bseL ssnM tetanias. srMt a WILL BE Sfjprj OVER, Chief McClaug-hry to Decide tha v-Cafrousels' Fate. THEIR DOOM IS 1 SEALED. Loyal Women of American Liberty Already Evan tha Stockholders Refrain from a Defense Didn't Think They Were Bad.

IMPORTANT at EBTINO TODAY. At 10 o'clock this morning Chief of Polios' HcClaughry will bear tbs arguments prd and con in the carrousel cases. Facts, and not arguments, will be presented" by those estimable citizens and associations' that desire the closing of the carrousels for -the sake of decency and morality, and there" will be enough facts to outweigh any arguments the carrousel adherents may set up. It has been proven clearly that those persons who live in the neighborhood of the car. rouse Is, and are consequently in position to acquaint themselves with the evils arising -from these places of so-called amusement, are in hearty sympathy with Tub I aa Ocsxa in this matter.

Yesterday ths Chicago branch of the Loyal Women of American Liberty held a meeting, and adopted the following resolutions: ebsbas. Tun la ra Ocaav hss throunh its columns called the attention of the citizen of Chicago to the pernicious and demoralising in flu ou of the carrousels licensed ia our city a nd WaaaaAS, It has been unquestionably proved to the satisfaction of all well -disposed persons' that the existence of such places mast inevitably result in the ruin and demoralisation of thousands ot the youth of our city, and thus add to crime and human misery therefore, be it Keoined, Thst the Chieiiro branch of the Loyal Women of American Liberty, as Christian women sympathixina; with the indignation al ready publicly expressed, do solemnly protest against the continued granting of a licenss to keep open such dens of infamy. Beeolved. That we tender oar sincere fotilrf te the maaa ment of Thb Istbb Occam. Beeolved, That a committee of two be appointed to present a copy of these resolutions to Thb Iktkb Ocbas, to Chief of Folios Ko-Claughry, and that they be spread upon the records of our society and sent to the City Press Association for publication.

Mrs. Dr. John Struble is President of this society and the Vice Presidents are Mrs. M. Peooy, H.

J. Ruth- Wonderlin, and Mrs. William Eck. The meeting in Chief McClaughry's office this morning promises to be an interesting one. The church committee, T.

H. Oault, H. A. Osborn and L. S.

Hodges, will have irre futable evidence that the carrousels have been run without regard to law and order and thst these places are a great nuisance to the neighborhood and tbe city at large. A number of persons will be on band to to testify to some things tbey know in regard to the carrousels and the people who frequent tltem, which will not in any way aid in the effort to keep the places open. The pastors of some of th churches in question will be present, besides number of residents snd property owners who have interest at stake. On the other hand, the proprietors and stockholders of tbe carrousels will protest against the closing of those places. Some of these stockholders profess aa entire ignor anoc of the disgraceful manner in which things have been run by the carrousel man- age rs, and thi disclosures that will be made will be revelation to them.

In fact, some go so far as to say emphatically that If tilings are as bad as The In isOcaAs baa pictured them, tbey will close tbe place themselves. Same of tne stockholders woo made this assertion are in earnest and others srs not. XC HUD-HAIS, who has an interest in the merry -go-round near Oakley avenue, is one of those who seems to be in earnest. He was called oa by the reporter and asked if he were aa officer of the merry-go-round company. "No," came tbe prompt reply, "I am not an officer, but I hold some stock in the ooro-pany and am most anxious to have the workings of the merry-go-round thoroughly investigated.

If the place is found to be as bad as it has been described by Taut Ocsas I am perfectly willing to have it closed, and if necessary to lose every dollars worth of stock I put into it. When the merry-go-round started it wss SS pure plaoe of amusement for children aS there was in the city. If it has become da graded in any way I want it closed. Some of the very best men in the city are stockholders in the merry-go-rounds." The Chiefs decision ia swaited with interest by multitude of people who desire to see the carrousels driven from the city. he I Salle dab.

An enormous black bush appeared to be moving along Monroe street last evening. It turned in at the LaSalle Club gate, went up tbe steps, and through the big doors. It was not a bush, however. It wss Senator Edward Koonan. Many other distinguished gentlemen and.

aa many ladies, with long, fur-trimmed robes, disappeared through the same doors. It was -the third entertainment of ths season given by tbe LaSalle Club. Vmr tnln (Km nifrnfc ikjk most tantmlivins rvthms came trirtninff out nnon the street, an- still on. Those present were I Uftssrm. and sf sdmee TMkkl- Garrvtk, Mark, Hoggins, Kent.

ray. Swift, at emirs Holiday. Btewart, Eagle. Noonan. Over! Llveeey, Eagle.

Arnld. Thompson, Edwards, Crumb, White. Ztegreld, Bobert, black. Looamts, Johnson, ktcFsrland, alltchaU. PoweU, WUoe, Connolly.

Stewart. Punpoy, Wit beck. Onsslnga, atn Arnold. BrannoekV PoweU, Bota, Sen warts, Green, "A woman best under- stands a woman's "The normal life, well-4 being, and happiness of mankind depend upon? the physical health and perfection of I copy to an ss addrsMul'v wiU bra Z-rfsos..