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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-16

made by Wirz and which was conveyed to
Secretary Stanton by Father Hamilton. He
replied that he had never heard anything
about it at all, and he considered any such
proposition as preposterous and w9s satisfied
that had it been made not single member
of the cabinet would even have listened to it
for moment.
Secretary Stanton" said General Speed,
''was too able lawyer to listen to any prop
osition which suggested an inference that
Wirz was an innocent man, but that, for the
purpose of saving the government any more
trouble, he would enter plea of guilty, pro-
vided certain requests of his were granted.
Why, | am surprised that a gentleman of
Father Hamilton's standing should have been
the bearer of such a proposition. Had it
been made to me, 1 should most certainly
have ordered the bearer of any such PROPOSE
tion out of my presence, and l am satisfied
that the other members of the cabinet would
have done the same"
p did you attend all of the cabinet meet
ings?" asked the reporter.
81 did not"
"Might not the proposition have been laid
before the cabinet at one of the meetings
which you did not attend?''
"Oh, yes, it's possible that it might have
been, but don't believe it ever was"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-16
BUSINESS FAILURES,
Suspension of Hyams Observation-Disclosures a
Quarter of a Million.

Suspension of Hyams Brothers-Liabilities a
Quarter of a Million.
New YORK. Oct. 15.-The Dry Goods Com
mercial Agency reports that Hyams Bros, a
large firm of New York and San Francisco,
in the wholesale clothing trade, has suspended,
with liabilities of $3.50 000 There are rumors,
as yet unconfrmed, of still larger failures in
the same line. The firm consists of William
and Edward Hyams. They manufacture in
this city, at "a Read street, their place of
business being in San Francisco, under the
management of E. Hyams. William Hyams
estimates the liabilities at between $50, 900
and $4,000 VIM. Hyams said to a Post re-
porter: II am at work figuring out actual
liabilities and every creditor will be paid 100
cents on the dollar. Our assets amount to
twice our Liabilities. We have been estab-
lished in business in this city since '67, and
have always borne a number one reputa-
ton"
Elias Joseph is the assignee. Following is
list of creditors, among whom is distrib-
uted the $25, 900 of preferences: Emma Hyams,
Selig Hyams, Arnold Harris, Joseph Lilien-
thai, Simon Enock, Phillip Levy, Henry
Cohn, j. l.. Lendhem and Tradesmen's Ma
tional Bank.
Hyams, in speaking of his failure, said that
judgment for $4,000 had been obtained
against his brother Edward, in San Francis
co, where the latter has branch house. This
judgment was against his brother individu-
ally, and did not affect the firm. The credit
ors in New York becoming alarmed, Hyams
made the assignment to avoid any attach
ments The liabilities in this city, he said,
would not amount to more than $50 900, and
in San Francisco probably not more than
800, 000 Hyams is positive the firm would
pay a hundred cents on the dollar, and that
the trouble would be merely temporary.
The assets he said, would have to come
from San Francisco
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-16
BELLIGERENT DEMOCRATS.
A Personal Difficulty Between Congressman
Cobb and MIR. Humphreys.
Vincennes Special.

Nlncennes Special.
A big fight is on in this, the Second con-
gressional district, between Thomas r. Cobb,
the present congressman, and Andrew Hum
phreys, of Greene county, who is a candi-
date against the former for the next nomina-
ton. Last night about o'clock the two
distinguished gentlemen met in the corridor
of the La Plante House. They have not been
on friendly terms for some time, Cobb hay
ing recently written to DR.. J. z. Mcintosh
of Greene, that Mr. Humphreys was not a
respectable man, or something like that
When they met last night. Mr.. Cobb, adj
dressing Humphreys said: candy did you
get that letter l wrote you the other day?'
''No, sir; did not" replied Mr.. Hum
phreys
You certainly did, sir" said Cobb "for
wrote it about eight days ago"
II say / did not. Moreover, l don't be-
lieve you ever sent me one. If you had, I'd
have got it. It's only about thirty or forty
miles to where live, and you could have
walked there in that time and delivered the
letter."
81 say you got it," said Cobb, Indignantly,
land l told you in it to have the letter
referring to the one to McIntosh) pub
lished."
"Well, say, Mr.. Cobb, you did not But
have the letter you wrote to Mcintosh
here in my pocket"
''You lel" said Cobb.
''You lie!' retorted Humphreys.
At this Cobb made dash for his foe at the
same time feeling for his nip pocket, as if
endeavoring to draw a pistol.
Hold" said Mr.. Humphres, II know you
are in the habit of bulldozng people, but
you can't scare me"
Cobb began to back down, and got out of
his difficulty as gracefully as possible The
hotel was crowded during the whole CONVEX
sation, both gentlemen having talked in
loud tones, attracting the attention of
passers by.
The affair has created great excitement,
and some of the friends of Mr. Cobb believe
he has injured himself.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-16

EVERYONE who has tried the new Zoo-Zoo
Plug Tobacco says it is "the best" yet put on the
market IL is made only by the Wilson g. Nc
Galaxy Tobacco Co., of Middletown, o. In order
test the quality of ZOoZOo Plug, the manufac-
turers Will send free to everyone who will drop
them postal card asking for it, sample of
this popular tobacco, and will also send with
the sample full list of rewards which they
offer for the return of the sags used on Zoo-ZOO
Plug. ZoO-Zoo is for sale by all dealers, and a
sample can be obtained direct from the manu-
facturers at the cost of postal card. That the
manufacturers have faith in the quality of this
brand is evidenced by their liberal offer. which
we trust every one of our readers will avail him
self of.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-16
SENSATIONAL DIVORCE.
Roger nj. Sherman Asks Divorce on the
Ground of His Wife's Drunkenness.

Roger nj. Sherman Asks n Divorce on the
Ground of His wife's Drunkenness.
New York Special.
most sensational divorce suit is about to
come before the courts in this city. On the
18th of November 1876, Mr. Roger NJ. Sher-
man was married to Miss Florence Bagley,
daughter of Ex-Governor Bagley, of Michl-
gan. The marriage ceremony was performed
in the ex-Governor's house in Detroit. At
that time Miss Bagley was twenty-five years
of age and Mr.. Sherman five years her senior.
He is a lineal descendant of Roger Sherman,
one of the signers of the Declaration of In
dependence and a grandson of Roger Minot
Sherman, formerly Judge of the Supreme
Court of Connecticut. Not long after their
marriage causes of domestic dispute seem to
have arisen between Mr.. and Mrs. Sher-
man, which finally eliminated in a
separation in April, 1882, Mrs. Sherman
going back to the paternal home in Detroit.
Some time ago Mr.. Sherman instituted suit
for divorce against his wife, in the Connec-
ticut courts, on the ground of drunkenness.
At the same time he demanded the custody
of two children. boy and girl fruit of the
marriage. In this suit, as stated, the wife
made default, but the plaintiff not desiring
to avail himself of decree obtained in this
way, brought another action in February
last upon the same allegations. This action
is now pending in the Connecticut courts
By curious freak of litigous ingenuity, the
base of action has been. temporarily changed
from Danbury, Conn, to the Superior Court
of this city, and in a suit involving the petty
sum of 1920, the facts of the divorce are first
made public. This suit is one brought by
Robert Robertson against Mr.. Sherman to re-
cover the amount named upon the allegation
that the same is due under an agreement to
share the fees of clients which Mr.. Robert
son brought to Mr.. Sherman's law office.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-16
Governor Crittenden and the Gamblers.

ST. LOUIS, Oct. Ex-Governor Crittenden
and wife arrived here this morning from
Lexington, KY. He only stayed here a short
time, leaving at o'clock for Jefferson City.
He was questioned by "a reporter on the
gambling ring developments, but he declined
to say what he intended to do, or to vouch-
safe any explanation. He said, however,
that be would go before the present grand
jury voluntarily as a witness, and had so
notified the circuit attorney.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-16
Hot-Red of Freemasnnrx.

MONTREAL, Oct. 15.-Monsignor Fabre was
informed lby Cardinal Simeoni, at Rome
that the Pope had appointed Monsignor
Henri Surewelders, counsellor of the sacred
college, apostolic delegate to inquire into
the charges made against Laval University
being hot-bed of freemasonry, the pro-
fessors and students alike being stated to
belong to that order
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-16

with stealing and receiving bonds deposited
with banks. Walters declared he received
bonds in the usual way of business as broker,
and denied the allegation that he was a rela-
tive of Warien's Walters was remanded for
trial, and bail was refused.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-16

FROM Springfield. Md, Mr.. Chas. 9. .Addison
writes as follows: 81 had severe sprain in
my right knee, compelling me to use crutches
for several weeks. 1 found relief in other
remedies, and finally tried st. Jacobs Oh. In n
short time could bend my knee. ana before
using a bottle laid aside my crutches and was
able To walk as well "a eYer.n
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-16
In Financial Trouble.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct 15.-The Hampshire
Manufacturing Company (limitedl manufac-
turers of cotton goods, are reported in finan-
cial difficulty. Assets not ascertained liza
blities estimated at 5000. Judgment for
$51 900 was confessed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-16

LIST, maiden, though you're keen of wit,
And though of many charms possessed,
You'll never, never. make hit
Unless with pearly teeth you're best
Unless upon your toilet stand,
Your SOZodOnt Is kept close at hand.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-16
The John Walters Failure.

LONDON, Oct 15,-John Walters, the
broker who failed on Saturday and was ar
rested was a broker of George Warden, the
defaulting secretary of the London &c
SilYer-plate Bank. He was arragned charged
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-16
WEAK CHICAGO MARKETS.
Wheat Opens Lower than on Satur-
day. and Declines Another Half
Corn Practically Holds Its Own, and Closes
with a BulIish Feeling-Heavy Failure
in the Clothing Trade.
CHICAGO MARKETS.
Wheat Lower-Corn Steady and BulIish-
Provisions Lower.

Wheat Lower-Corn Steady and BulIish-
Provisions Lower.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
CHICAGO, Oct 15.-All speculative markets
were weak on Change to-day. Wheat opened
lower than on Saturday, and values receded
under light demand; a rally then set in, but
subsequently another decline followed, which
carried prices down nc lower than on Sat
urday on 'Change. Receipts were larger and
shipments light and the market was gov
erned mostly by local speculation. On call,
prices ruled easy, with sales of 725,O00 bush
els, chiefly December and January. Foreign
advices were, in the main, unfavorable and
indicated a continuance of the "bearish"
features. There were some firm spots during
the day, but the heaviness gave ''bears"
all the advantage. The temptation to
sell short on all bulges is very great, and
leading traders would not be surprised to see
wheat go still lower.
| Corn was weak at the opening, and, after
strengthening up, again sagged down TO a
point &c lower than on Saturday on the
regular board On call, prices remained
steady, with sales OF 275, 900 bushels, mostly
November and May. The receipts were only
moderate and shipments fair, with scarcity
of vessel room. The situation appears to be,
this evening, as indicating considerable
strength, and many brokers believe corn is
about as low as can be expected for while.
Some confirmed ''bears" have turned this
afternoon, and the feeling is quite bullish.
Oats were fractionally lower, with some
sales of November and the year.
Provisions were lower under the liberal re-
ceipts and cheaper rates on hogs, and there
was disposition to sell for the deferred de-
liveries. Pork eased off about ten cents, and
on call was steady at the decline, with sales
OF 5000 barrels, chiefly November. Lard
declined about ten cents on Change, and was
trife lower on call, with sales of 10000
tierces, mostly January, The packers are on
the 'bear" side, to lower the quotations OF
hogs to &c. Singer covered his shorts" and
helped sustain the Market but the market
has no strength.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-16

has attended the baklngs with HorsfOrd's Bak-
ing Powder. Every who wants healthy
bread must use this powder. Try a bottle. The
baking will be at Buddenbaum's grocery, 2
Fletcher avenue to-day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-16
The Fluctuations in Detail.

CHICAGO, Oct. 15.-Regular wheat was only
moderately active, and at times ruled very
quiet; prices opened lac lower, declined lac adj
ditional, rallied SEC, and closed lec lower than
on Saturday. The sales ranged at 81 09l Sc for
October, 924993c for November, 940945sc
for December, 950955sc for January, $1,000
1929 for May; spring, 92lsc; winter, 81. 00l8
On call the sales of regular were $4,000 bu, at
Ice higher to Lee lower
Corn was in good demand and ruled lower;
early in the day prices declined 14olsc below
Saturday, rallied u a. sc and closed lsc lower
than Saturday. Sales ranged at 47%04Slae for
October, 47ss048c for November, 46le GAG Iac
for December, 457s046ss for the year, ASA a
45s4c for January, 4804819c for May. On call
the sales were of 26O,0OO bu at lee higher.
Oats were quiet and easy. Sales ranged at
277s028c for October 29ss028loc for Novem-
Der, 2Ssc for December, 277s 028c for the year,
29c January, 31a 032lsc for May. On call the
sales were of 10000 bu, at unchanged to 1sc
higher prices.
In pork, there was moderate business; prices
are weak and 1502Oc lower, closing steady at
the decline. Sales ranged at SlO.50010.62l9
for cash, $1035010 for October, $1,000
1890 for November, $10.1001O.25 for Deem
Der, S1OO5 1920 for the year, S1O571a01o.75
for january, $1O,72a010 s7i8 for February.
On call the sales were of 5000 brls at loo
lower to 2lsc higher.
In lard there was only fair business; prices
were weak and 05 q. loo lower on the whole
range. Sales ranged at 7.35 07.40c for cash
and October, 7.1507.25c for November, lisa
7.17lac for December, 7.12l207.17l9c for the
year, T.2O07.27lsc for January, 7.3O07.32lac
for February. On call the sales were of $50
tierces at .02ls higher to .02lao lower.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-16
Read This.

If you have large lot of timber that yOu want
sawed into lumber. 1t will pay you to address
John A. Corbin. jamestown, Ind. He has fifty
horse mill, and wants a large job OF saving.
Can cut two carloads a day. Would move in q
short time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-16

HAVE you practically tested the merits of the
Wilcox 81 Gibbs Automatic Sewing Machine2
No tension, bobbin or shuttle 90 East New
York street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-16
Be Careful!

The genuine "Rough on Corns" is made only
by E. s. Wells, proprietor of "Rough on Rats"),
and has laughing face of man on labels. 15c
and Csc Bottles.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-16
Complete Success

IF you wish good seats for "Her Second Love"
secure them now at English's.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-16

MAUD GRANGER at English's Thursday even.
ing.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-16

LADIES ask for Corticelli sewing silk.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-04
The editorial rooms of the PRESS have

The editorial rooms of the PRESS have
been removed from the somewhat inconven-
lent quarters in rear of the bushes. Office,
occupied for some years past, into rooms in
the second story, Immediately ever the
counting room, the way to which is by the
main stairway of the building from Ex-
change street. The friends of the paper
who have heretofore perseveringly CROPPED
their way through Market Street by night,
whether 70 do us favor or TO give us OPP
portunity to do them one, will hereafter find
us established in pleasanter rooms more
easily reached, where they will be as hearth
ly welcome. We do not suppose that our pat
rons who never have occasion to call on the
editors are interested In this change any fur
Their than it may result in giving them
better paper; but in this regard we hope they
will have reason to be glad that the change
has been made.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-04

There is to be civil service examination
in this city on the It'll and 9Th of this month,
next Friday and Saturday, of applicants for
places in the Portland Custom House. 1t is ex-
pected that twenty-five applicants WILDE ex-
amined each day. Although theoretically the
examinations are open to all between the ages
of 81 and 45 years, and to ex-soldiers In the
Union army, whatever their age, it is i'm
practicable for the Collector to provide ac-
commodations for more than twenty-five to
be examined at once, and the rule ''first
come, first served" has been adopted in Sc
Letting those who shall have an opportuni-
ty. 1t was at the suggestion of the Collec-
tor that the examination is extended to two
days which will enable so candidates to be
examined at this time, and we are informed
that there are that number, or nearly that
number of applications filed. Applications to
enter the examination must be made to the
Collector.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-04

Attorney General Brewster in his annual
report referring to the Star route trials ad-
mits that it is useless to prosecute wealthy
thief, who has stolen from the National
Treasury, before Washington jury. His
acquittal is almost certain no matter how
strong the evidence against him. Crimes of
that nature are viewed with indifference
and the government is at disadvantage
from the start. As remedy he suggests
that the jurisdiction of the Circuit and Dis
trict courts of Maryland be extended so that
they may take cognizance of crimes COM
mitted in the District of Columbia. This
will make it possible to obtain jury out
side Of Washington, which must be had il
stealing from the government is not to be
carried on with impunity.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-04

Gen. Neal Dow has lately regained posses
sion of a pistol taken from him when he
was captured by the enemy during the re-
bellion. He received letter during his
present trip in the South from person who
narrated the circumstances of his capture.
The writer Of the letter said that he, then a
lad II years old, was of the capturing party
and In the distribution of the effects of the
prisoner the holsters and pistols were given
to him. Sometime afterwards, being in f.
nancial straits, he had parted with one of the
pistols, but he retained the other and the
holsters and would gladly restore them if
General Dow cared for them. OF course he
did, and now, after nearly twenty years from
the date of losing it, bis property has been
returned to him.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-04

Brother Jasper, the author of the famous
"sun do move" sermon, is in trouble Some
OF the members of his church recently seced-
ed and Joined rival church, whereat Mr..
Jasper became exceeding wroth and
preached sermon especially for their bene-
fit in which he denounced them as corrupt
and envious of him on account of the fame
which his sun sermon had given him. In
consequence of this sermon the colored
churches of Richmond have adopted reso-
luton urging the rival church to keep the
door of refuge open so that all "may escape
from the fangs" of Brother Jasper. Brother
Jasper is nothing daunted however and ex-
presses confidence that he can run the
church alone.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-04

Speculation about the composition of the
House Committees has begun, now that a
Speaker is chosen OF course the ways and
means committee will be made up in the in
terest of the low tariff men, and Morrison of
Illinois is mentioned for Chairman with
Randolph Tucker and S. S. Cox among its
members. Both Randall and Blackburn are
mentioned for Chairman of the appropria-
tions committee. Hammond of Georgia is
set down for the judiciary, Cox or Perry
Belmont for foreign affairs, Buckner for
banking and currency, Reagan for COM
merce, Morse for naval affairs, Willis for
education and labor and Dorsheimer for Pa
eific railroads
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-04

The President has given signal instance
OF his confidence in the honor of the con-
ductors of newspapers, by directing, as a
matter of convenience to them, that his
message may be telegraphed this morning in
order that it may be put in type, but he ex-
poets no newspaper to publish 1t until after
notification that it has been sent to Con-
gress. Ender certain circumstances this
will put severe strain on the conductors of
afternoon papers.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-04
T FL E PR E s s
TUESDAY MORNING, DEC. 4.

We do not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations. The name and address of the writer are in
Rll cases Indispensable not necessarily for publica
ton but as guarantee of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve COM
munications that are not used
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-04

The Supreme Court of Massachusetts, has
given an opinion sustaining the legality of
the recount of votes for Sheriff in the sever
al cities of Essex county, and the official
declaration made by the Governor and
Council on Saturday last, shows that Hon.
Horatio 6. Herrick of Lawrence, the pres
ent incumbent, is elected by 40 plurality
over his Butler opponent. The fact that he
ran more than three thousand votes ahead
OF his ticket, fully attests his popularity
with the people of that county. Mr.. Her.
rick is native and former resident of York
county and his numerous friends in this
State will be pleased to hear of his re-elec-
ton for seventh consecutive term.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-04

The postal service last year paid its own
bills and left surplus of over one million
dollars. Appropriations amounting to sew
eral million dollars, which Congress has
from time to time made to meet expected
deficiencies, remain undrswn. The POST
master-General confesses his Inability to
make any trustworthy estimate of the effect
of the reduction of letter postage to two
cents. The reduction of the postage on
drop letters to two cents he opposes on the
substantial ground that it would make the
carrier service heavy charge on the gener-
al revenue of the department at every office
save New York. Although he maintains
the right of Congress to assume control of
telegraph lines he does not think it wise to
exercise it at present. The substitution of
the ounce for the half-ounce as the unit of
weight is recommended.