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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-01
JUDGE RAYS RESIGNATION.
a Personal IncompatibiIity with Assistant
Attorney-GeneraI Freeman.
Washington Critic.

Washington Critic.
Hon. c. A. Ray, law clerk of the Postofice
Department has rendered his resignation, to
take effect at the pleasure of the Postmaster
general. rumor to this effect has prevailed
moned up courage to ask the Judge himself
whether he had actually determined to sever
his connection with the department which
he has served so long and faithfully.
"If you really want to know the facts, you
are at liberty to ask Colonel Dudley, Com
missioner of Pensions, who can give them to
you if he will" said Judge Ray.
Armed with this permission, the Critic at
once sought Colonel Dudley
Certainly" said that gentleman, when
the reporters mission was made known"
with pleasure But there is nothing to
make fuss about. The facts are just these:
When Judge Gresham came into the depart
nsent he found there two law divisions, one
Under Judge Ray in the office of the first as
sistant Posthaster-geneTal and the other
under the assistant Attorney-general for the
Postoffice Department The Postmaster
general considered this an al omaly, and is
sued an order transferring Judge Ray and his
division to the assistant Attorney generals
office, in order to simplify matters. 1t was
then brought to his attention that the per-
sonal relations between the assistant
Attorney-general and Judge Ray were un-
pleasant. This placed the Postmaster-general
in very awkward dilemma. Judge Ray
was an old personal friend, and had been
the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of
his own State of Indiana, while the assistant
Attorney-general Judge Rays superior Off
Ger, who had held his position since 1877, de-
Jared his inability to maintain amicable per-
Sonal or official relations with Judge Ray.
Three Indiana friends of the Postmaster-gen-
eral and of Judge Ray, of whom was one and
General Tom. Browne and Judge Jere. NJ.
Wilson the Others, called upon Judge
Gresham to try to restore harmony. This
was found to be impossible. What then
could the Postmaster-general do? As he
said, the breach was irreparable. If he dis
missed the assistant Attorney-general, he
would be open to the charge of favortism.
The Postmaster-general did not wish to
dismiss Judge Ray and had no cause to do
so, but to end the matter, and relieve the
Postmaster-general of all embarrassment,
Judge Ray rendered his resignation. That is
the whole story"
Then there is no ill-feeling toward Judge
Ray on the part of the Postmaster-general?
ING quired the Critic.
"None in the world" was Colonel Dud-
ley's emphatic reiolnder. II know that he
has the highest esteem and respect for
Judge Ray, and their relations are perfectly
friendly"
The Critic goes on to state that Judge
Rays resignation was caused by differences
of opinion between Mr.. Freeman and the
Judge on legal points, one of these being as
to the legal authority OF the Postmaster
general concerning the lottery companies,
General Gresham adopting the view taken by
Judge Ray.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-01
'Down with the Uhlan King" the Salute
That Met Hm-Fears of General
Rising of Spanish Republicans
Convention of the Irish National
League of Great Britain.
Orangemen DenouDce the League-Erench
and Chinese Matters in the Cabinet
Council-The Situation at Canton.
ALFONsO'S TRAVELS.
His Arrival and Disagreeable Reception by
the Parisians.

His Arrival and Disagreeable Reception by
the Parisians.
PARIS, Sept 29.-The Republi9ue Fran
caise to-day publishes a statement which is
signed by prominent Spaniards in this city,
that King Alfonso declares that he has en-
tered into no engagement involving mis- king
dom during his visit to Germany.
Immense crowds of the workingmen and
lower classes of the city congregated to-day
outside the railroad station where King Al
fonso was expected to alight, and along the
Rue Lafayette ctrong force of cavalry
and police were placed on guard at the sta
ton
Houses and balconies along the route trav-
ersed by the King were thronged with peo-
pie. AS soon as the King appeared at the
station the crowd made so great clamor
that the Spanish national anthem, lch
was being played by the band, was most
inaudible. The clamor continued ir the
streets through which the corteg passed,
and insulting cries, directed at t King
were continually raised.
King Alfonso alighted at the Spanish en-
bassy, and afterward visited President GrevV
1t the Palace of the Elysee. On returning to
the embassy the King was again hooted and
assailed with insulting cries The hostile
demonstration is attributed in official quar-
ters to Carlists and other foreigners. A num-
Der of arrests were made during the
progress to the embassy.
The London Exchange Telegraph Com
pany's Paris dispatch saws: president
Grevy, accompanied by his cabinet ministers,
met King Alfonso at the railway station.
The crowd hooted and hisSed the King upon
his appearing, crying, Down with the Uhlan
King The soldiers\and police had great
trouble in keeping order. The people were
very much excited, but good-naturedly
cheered the French troopsn
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-01
The Pittshnre Snicile.

PITTsBURG, Sept. 30-Mrs. Fanny Bryant
Newton, the sensational suicide, will be
buried tomorrow. Tine remarkable circum-
stances of this case have excited the deepest
interest here, and the residence was visited
to-day by many ladies and gentlemen. The
methodical manner in which she arranged
her affairs and prepared everything for
death is believed to be without parallel in
the history of suicides She was doubtless
insane but there was a surprising degree of
method in her madness. The unfortunate
woman was we'll connected being neice ~f
Alexander Campbell founder of the Camp
bellite church. Her reputed husband, Dr.
Orin Newton, who committed suicide two
weeks ago, was a descendant of Sir Isaac
Newton.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-01
A Complete List of Indiana Offices in Which
Changes Are Worked by the
Reduced Rate.
A Correspondent Kindly Bestows the
Speakership on Mr.. Carlisle.
Cause of the Resignation of Judge Charles
a. Ray-Miscellaneous News and
Gossip of the Capital.
PosTMAsTERs' SALARIES.
Changes in Indiana Offices Caused by the
Reduction in Postage.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.


Reduction in Postage.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3O-The act of Congress,
OF last March, relative to the adjustment Of
the salaries of postmasters, provided: THAT
the salaries of postmasters of the first, sec
ond and third classes shall be readjusted by
the Postmastergeneral the first adjustment
(under this act) to take effect simultaneously
with the reduction of the rates of postage
and thereafter at the beginning of each fiscal
year"
In pursuance with the terms of the act the
officials of the department. under the super
vision of Mr.. Albert H Scott the chief of
the salary division, have been busly engaged
for some time past making the necessary
compilations, and the work has at last been
concluded.
The offices of the three classes noted
all receive at least $1,000 annually,
and are in consequence termed presi-
dental offices, the appointment OF the
postmaster being vested in the President
There has been no change in the grading of
the offices, the first class still comprising
those where the salary is at least S., 600 a
year, the second class ranging from s., 900 to
$1,000, and the third class standing within
the limit from 81, 900 to s., 1000. Under the
new law the gross receipts of an Office must
be at least $40, 600 in order to secure the pay
ment of salary of So, 900, and to place it in
the first class. With the single exception of
the city of New York, no Office in the coun-
try can receive more than Sc, 900 year. To
secure this highest salary the gross receipts
of an office must be at least 100000 annu-
ally. III the second class the gross recei pts
must be at least $1,000 to secure salary of
$4,000 year, and the salary increases in
regular proportion until the allowance is
So, 900. In this last instance the gross re-
ceipts required is $35, 900.
When the gross receipts are $1,000 the
office becomes presidential, and the salary
allowed is an even $1,000. This grade reach
es the limit of 81, 300, when the gross receipts
must be $1,000
The following statement shows the offices
affected, the class to which they belong, and
the salaries as received last year and those
which now will be paid:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-01

PARIS, Sept 30.-President Grevy visited
King Alfonso at the Spanish embassy this
afternoon. The il. rview was of the most
cordial character The Temps referring to
the hostile reception of Alfonso by the popu-
lace, says THE regret and patriotic humilia-
ton occasioned TO all good citizens by the
events of yesterday should not cause us to ex-
aggerate the Importance OF this melancholy
manifestation. The few thousands who are
the authors of this scandal are band of
brawlers, always the same, who whistle and
stamp their feet at public meetings and who
treated Theirs and Gambetta in a manner
similar to that in which they treated AL
fonso, who no more respect the interest and
dignity of France than they do the honor of
other nations We trust other nations, es-
pecially Spain, will not regard the errors of
few fanatics as expressing the sentiments
of France"
A majority OF the journals contain edito-
riGls of like tenor. There were no arreS's
yesterday in connection with the hostile
demonstration. Reports of arrests are erro.
neCus. The rumor that Alfonso had left
Paris proved untrue. 1t is asserted, how
ever, that the King was advised to remain
quiet, but refused. saying he was perfectly
aware of the fact that the hostile demonstra-
ton was not the work of the Partisan people,
but of some misguided individuals. The
King attended mass at the Church st. ClO-
tide. He sent message to inquire concern
ing the condition of the curiassier, forming
part of the escort yesterday, who was thrown
from his horse. Alfonso promised to pre-
vide for the injured soldiers family if his in
iuries should prove fatal.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-01
TIE Decentralization AGAINST the King.

LONDON, Sept 30.-A Paris correspondent
says: The people came almost to the win
dows of the Kings carriage, kissing and
groaning. A woman broke her umbrella by
striking the carriage of the Duke of Sestos.
Prime Minister Ferry, who rode with the
King, requested an officer OF curassiers to
keep close to the carriage. Men apparently
beside themselves with rage shook their
fists in the very windows of the carriage.
Even where the attitude OF the crowd was
least coqressive there was no word OF greet
ing, nc one uncovered The cor
tege proceeded so rapidly that the
escort was thrown into great disorder.
The Kings position was so dangerous
at the railway station that all the Spaniards
drew their swords. A Spanish military at
tache was prevented by his companions from
leaving his carriage 30 avenge the in
suits offered the King. After an i'm
tervew between the Spanish Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the King at the
Spanish embassy, offer of company of
infantry to act as a guard of honor at the
embassy was declined, and the troops
marched away. The King was cheered and
Missed on leaving the church this morning.
He telegraphed to the Queen that his stay in
Paris would probably be shortened.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-01
On.Tank Explosion.

New YORK Sept. 3O-This evening an oil
tank of the Kings County Oil Works Brook
lyn, exploded with a loud report Its ca
pacity was 35,0 900 barrels, but there was not
that quantity IN it when the explosion oc-
CURED. Fortunately no one was in the vi
cinity at the time. The flames shot up high
and great volumes of smoke overspread
that section of the city. The works are
some distance from any other building, and
the fire was easily kept within its own lin
its. The explosion, it is supposed, was
caused by the generation of gas Loss es-
timated at $4,000.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-01
Raising Postal Notes.

WASHINGTON, Sept 29.-An ingenious
method of raising figures on the new postal
notes has just been brought to the attention
of the Postoffice Department. The fraud
consists in puchlng from high figure in a
note piece OF paper of the proper shape and
size to fill up the hole previously punched
by postmaster through lower figure; the
written words or figures are then removed by
acids, and the blank filled in to correspond
with the punched figures. Some notes have
been changed so skillfully that it is very
difficult to detect the alterations,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-01
Changes in the Larger Cities.

Changes in the Larger Cities.
To the Western Associated Press
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29,-The adjustment of
salaries of postmasters of presidential classes
hes just been completed by the Postofice
Department, and the salaries as adjusted
will begin on Monday next. The readjust-
ment affects the salaries of 2, 176 postmasters,
Forty-four offices have been added to the
presidential list, and twenty-five presidential
offices have been reduced to the fourth class,
leaving the number of presidential offices On
Oct. l, 9 l75, with salaries amounting to 3d.
$50 900. Every part of the country is in
cluded in the readjustment. The changes in
some of the larger Offices are noted below:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-01
IRISH AFFAIRS.
Meeting of the National League Convention
at Leeds. England.

LEEDS, Sept 29.-The Irish National League
convention met here this morning in the
town hall. One hundred delegates were
present.
The convention met in the town hall with
closed doors. 1t is understood that Hon.
Thomas Power OConner presided over the
deliberations, and was heartily greeted by
the delegates upon taking the chair Parnell,
Biggar and OKelly were present and
ticipated in the proceedings. A prog
of the proceedings which it was una
would be ola moderate nature, had +
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-01
THE SPEAKERSHIP.
Speculation on the Chances of Various
DemOcratic Candidates.

speculation on the Chances of Various
Democratic Candidates.
LOUISVILLE, Sept 30-From the Courier
Journals Washington bureau, circulars
have been sent out within the past few
months bearing upon the question of
the speakership. The Courier-Jo Journal will
publish tomorrow the result OF its efforts,
which are summarized as follows There are
191 Democratic members in the next House.
A Democratic caucus will not consist Of
more than 100 members. From the South
there are 101 members; from the entire East
forty-two, and from the North and West
tifty-rhree. The friends of Randall claim
that after Cox is out of the
from New York will go to Randall. His
claim is exaggerated, but grant it. Now
give him twelve votes from his own State
and half of the remaining nine votes from
the East and he has thirty-one
votes; give him twenty-fiv votes
from the South, which is the
largest number claimed by his friends and
five more than he will ever receive, and he
has fifty-six votes. Out of fifty-three in the
West, the most sanguine friends of Randall
do not expect more than fifteen. This number
added to fifty-six, would give Randall
seventy one votes, or twenty-one votes less
than needed to give him the nomination if
there should be a full caucus. Now, for
Carlisle's chances. We predict that he will
receive LAG votes on the second or third bal
lot Cox will receive more votes probably
on the first ballot than Mr., Randall. He
will not get less than forty-five, and may
rise fifty. Springer will receive seven or
eight, and there will perhaps be ten or
twelve scattering votes, and the contest mar
row down between Carlisle and Cox.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-01
plaininC-Min and Lumber-Yard Burned.

MILWAUKEE, Sept. 30.-The Conway Man
ufacturing Company's planing-milI at the
foot of Seventeenth street, which was de-
stroyed by fire early this morning, was in
sured for about S94 900. OF this amount $46,-
600 was on the building and machinery and
S4S 900 on stock and lumber in the yard.
William Conway estimates the total loss at
100000, but Chief of the Fire Department
Foley puts it at $50, 900.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-01
For the Conscience FUND.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29-The following
unique postal was received at the Treasury
Department to-day, in an envelope post
marked Logarsville, Wis:
To the First Auditor of the United States
Treasury, Washington: l bought two and a
half pounds of leaf tobacco for my own use on
account of Its strength. Uncle Sam is rich but
Caesar ought to have his dues. Eighteen cents
in postage stamps for the tax is inclosed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-01
GENERAL NEWS.
Trying to Unseat Louisiana Congressman l.
Elect

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29.-Certan electors
of the Sixth congressional district of Louisi-
ana have united in Petition against the
seating of Gen. f. ]. Lewis, who claims to
have been elected in that district TO succeed
General Heron (deceased), at a special cleo
ton held under writ of the Governor of
the State. The counsel for these petitioners
has called the attention of the Deputy First
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-01
Father and Son Drowned.

OswEeo, N. Y, Sept 30.-Capt. John Allen
of the schooner Ida Walker, when about two
miles from here, about 10 O'Clock last night
was knocked overheard by boom. His son
Albert jumped in the lake to save him, and
both drowned.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-01

Haute fall off to the second grade. The COM
parison, however, can be easily made by
reference to the list
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-01

1t will be seen that Indianapolis makes an
advance of 5000, and that Evansville holds its
own as frst-class office. But the other
offices, Fort Wayne, Lafayette and Terre
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-01
Vouchers of Naval Commanders Refused.

Vouchers of Naval Commanders Refused.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29.-The Secretary of
the Navy has declined to pass the vouchers
of Commander Pearson, commanding the
United States steamships Wachusetts and Car
penter, commanding the Hartford, tor ex-
penses incurred in employing pilots on leav-
ing certain ports on the Pacific station. 1t is a
standing order that pilot shall not be en-
ployed on naval vessels unless absolutely
necessary. A saving of $37 $50 was effected
by this order last year Secretary Chandler
directs the United States steamer Tennessee
to be placed in the dry dock at New York, to
repair the damages sustained through failure
to employ a pilot, The expense will be
So OOO
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-01

Comptroller of the Treasury to the fact that
General Lewis is receiving his pay as men,
ber-elect of the Forty eighth Congress, when,
as the petitioners assert, he is not entitled to
seat in that Congress- The counsel re-
quests that the Comptroller refuse to pay sal
ary as a member of Congress to General
Lewis until ordered by Congress to do so,
He asserts that the Governor of the State of
Louisiana issued writ for special election
on certain day to fill the vacancy caused by
the death of General Heron, but afterward
changed the date and issued a writ for a
special election on another day, which time
Lewis was declared to have been elected.
The counsel for the petitioners asserts that
the latter election was void, the Governor
having exhausted his authority to call a
special election when he issued the first writ.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-01
Removing the Remains of Confederate Sol
diers.

WASHINGTON, Sept 30-The work of re-
moving the remains of 107 North Carolina
confederate soldiers from Arlington ceme-
terry to North Carolina, which has been
undertaken by the Women's Memorial AS
sociation of North Carolina, will be begun to-
morrow, under the direction of Mrs. c. W.
Harris, who represents the associa ton in this
city. 1t is expected the remains will be
ready for removal by the 10th of October.
They will then be taken to Baltimore, thence
by way of Norfolk and Weldon, N. c., to Ra-
leigh. There they will lie in state in the
State-house, and be finally inferred with ap-
propriate ceremonies,
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1883-09-08

prey, Ivy hlts time the reporter had
GDiaJ,cd biz interview, and he and
the caIgDaD made their way back
over the garden gatc, the reporter ~
the same time aBatieI0atisiDg spikes
and barI,s NJ Ill descriptions, They
had hardly touched the ground,
however, when the two policemen
poimced upon them, and ~ y mo-
iacDt had them baBdcufed on their
way w the lookup under the thorough
conviction that they we're the most
vile rufiaDs. Explanations, how
ever, cDsned, and the reporter
wanted the cODstables W climb Mr..
Beryice's gate W ascertain the truth
NJ his statement, with hope that
they would spike themselves. This
arrangement, however, did not suit
the guardians " the peace, but the
reporter having been ultimately
identified bc was allowed his liberty,
but much against TIE inclination Of
the coDstabIes, who thought they had
made o bauL-rMeLb0mrne W0rtA
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1883-09-08

That the teacher WIS astODisIicd and
Gie whole school struck with wonder.
lie told how ~ walked aud how ~ atc,
and many things which we're entirely
new W his teacher 80 that when h.
had finished sic said; "I'Iiank y0ul
You have given ~ q real lecture IN
natural history, and You have learned
~ all yourself"
After the school closed that after
noon she had long talk with the
boy, and found that he WIS fond Of
going into 1ie woods and meadows
and collecting insects and watching
birds, hut that bis mother thought nc
was wasting Iiis time The teacher,
however, wisely encouraged him IN
his pursuit, and asked him 10 bring
beetles and butterflies and catcrpilIars
W school, and tell what he knew
about them. The boy WIS delighted
Wy this unexpected turn Of affairs,
and IN few days the IistIcw Ounce
WIS., the marked boy N that school.
Books on natural history were pro-
cured for him, and u world Of wonders
open W his appreciativc cycs lie
read md studied and examined; he
soon understood the necessity OF
knowing something Of mathematics,
geography, and grammar, for the
successful carrying on Of Iiis favour
ite study, and be made rapid progress
IN biz cIssseG III short, twenty
years later he was eminent ~ q
naturalist, and owed his success, ~
he never besitated 10 acknowledge,
10 that discerning teachcr.--Wreno.
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