The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-01-10
RESUME OF THE WEEKS NEWS.

RESUME OF THE WEEKS NEWS.
There were s,614 deaths In Chicago last
year.
Four millions of dollars in gold were sent
to New York for wheat operation.
Parnell, the Irish sgitator, had a msgnif.
= cent reception In New York on Sunday
night.
Railroad stocks have not averaged so high,
at the close Of a twelvemonth, for many a
year.
distinguished Pennsylvania, Is estimated at
81 100000.
Railroads running north and south an
nounce an increased demand for cars to
move the cotton crop.
The receipts of grain liz Cincinnati last
year were the largest in the history Of the
city, being II, 26S, 275.
United States Senator Houston of Alabama,
died at Athens, Ala, on Wednesday, and
was buried on Friday.
Congress met again yesterday tor the first
time since the holiday recess. Nothing of
great importance was done.
Henderson, Parks & Co. closed up hog
killing on Wednesday. Total killing for
the season 20,Ol9. against II, 600 for 1878.
Barney OBrien, is years old, fell down
q shaft at West Stockbridge, Mass. Wednes-
day night 12o feet deep, and was Instantly
killed.
Bishop McClosky has issued q decree max
ing it obligatory on Catholics to send their
children to parochial schools, when they
exist in the parish.
1t is said that the United States now pays
out larger sum every year for pensions than
is paid by Germany, Austria, France and
Great Britain all together.
The telegraph line on the Cincinnati
Southern railroad has been completed, and
Saturday the first message passed over the
wires from Cincinnati to Chattanooga.
The Grand Trunk, of Canada, are now
employing 200 men in their workshops in
Montreal, where they are now building over
$500, 900 worth Of new rolling stock.
A California stage driver died in that State
on Wednesday, when it was discovered that
the driver was a woman. For % years she
had been known as Charles Psrkhurst.
The United States consul at Mauritius re-
ports that the cattle plague continues on the
island, and about 10000 animals have died.
Two hundred and forty-three deer have also
died.
Bishop Gilbert Haven of the Methodist
Episcopal church, died at the residence of
his mother in Walden, Mass at 6 o'clock
Saturday afternoon, after an illness of sew
eral weeks.
The Economist says the North British rail-
way shares fell Is since the Tsy bridge disas-
ter. Gas property shows q recovery. The
buoyancy of markets in all departments is
very decided.
Richard Smith, editor of the Cincinnati
Gazette. was arrested upon charge of GRIM
inal libel on Wednesday last The matter
involved the reputation of Wappenstein,
chief of police.
The supreme judicial court OF Maine finish
ed and unanimously signed, Saturday their
opinions in answer to questions submitted
by Governor Garcelon. They are in opposi-
ton to the action OF the governor and coun-
Gil.
The Tay bridge disaster is still earnestly
discussed. The investigation is steadily pro
crossing. How many lives were lost Is still
q matter of uncertainty. Only one thing
alone is sure-that no man escaped from the
Firth of Tay.
Fonzo, the celebrated running horse, prop
erty of j. Smell Shawhan, at Paris KY, had
his jaw broken Saturday. A negro boy,
who became incensed at the horse, hit him
with club. The horse will die. He was
valued at 5000.
Five passengers and six of the crew of the
Inflated Borussia have arrived at Baltimore
They left the sinking ship on the evening of
December 2, and were picked up on the 9Th
by an Italian vessel. They know nothing of
the fate of others on the Borussis.
The South African cable has been opened
amid much enthusiasm. The event is re-
garded as consolidating the results OF the
late campaign in Zululand. The queen has
sent her congratulations to Sir Bartle Frere,
Sir Garnet Wolseley and the sultan of Zsn-
zibar.
TIL A.
last week were $40 900 900. Friday they were
$12, 293, Co., and Saturday $14, S46O 600, or
nearly four times the usual amount. Fri
days clearings were 81 600 900 larger than
any previous day In the history OF Cnicsgo,
and Saturdays clearings were $1,000 600.
The probate of the will of Charles Nor
gan. of New York, who died, leaving an es-
tate valued at SIP 900. 900, was co afirmed by
the surrogate Saturday morning. The will
be distributed among the heirs, as the laws
of New York provide in case of intestacy.
Josiah seaver, of wartsfield, VT, was on
Saturday sentenced to the State prison for
25 years, for arson. The prisoner made a
written confession. admitting having set SIX
or seven places on fire since April, 1877. He
claims that he acted under an uncomfortable
impulse, and always returned to save the
property. The fires were all set in barns.
dispatch from Proyidence, r. L., SAYS:
SIX ate FITZGERALD, who attempted to shoot
Postmaster Pierce of Bristol, some months
AGO. Yesterday failed in an attempt to shoot
herself Mrs. Pierce, it may be remembered,
Was Jealous of Miss Fitzgerald, and attempted
20 Kill her husband and eventually sue
ceeded in taking her own life by satuTating
her bed with keresone and setting il on
fire.
II is stated on high official authority that
the government of Greece is unwilling to
appeaI to the Powers for mediation
in the pending difficulties between Greece
and Turkey. The Government believes that
it can best end the difficulties If left alone,
and fight it out with Turkey. Greek diplo-
mstists are preparing for rupture OF nego-
tiations that have been SO long IN progress,
and for q resort to arms
The attitude of Russia is threatening. Con-
f;rmation is brought of the news that Shere
ALPS brother has taken refuge at Tashkend.
The preparations for the march to Merry in
the spring are being rapidly pushed forward.
Persia is believed TO be In league with Kauf
man. The situation IN Central ASIA is
fraueht with alarms for Great Brit am.
THE suspension of diplomatic relations with
Turkey is another source OF annoyance to
the British Government.
General Nichols De Plerola was proclaimed
dictator OF Peru on December % The army
of reserve at Lima and Callao and the navy
accept his Government. He has promised
to effect the salvation OF Peruln the present
crisis. His cabinet Is presided over 6y the
distinguished jurist, DR.. Pedro Caldsron. |
President Prado has fed. He arrived at |
Panama ON the 9th. The Peruvian torpedo |
- Uhich sailed in November from Pana- |