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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-03
TELEGRAPH BREVITIES.

The Coreap embassy sailed from New York for
France, via Gibraltar and Rome, on Saturday.
Carrie Swain, a wellknown actress. com
menced snit for divorce on Saturday against her
husband on ground of desertion.
One Bnnt, white, shot Henry Stafford, cOored,
dead, on Saturday, on the Virginia plantation in
Plaquemine La Blunt was arrested.
Oakley Ha II has severed his editorial cOnneo-
ton wi IN Truth. and Will shortly leave for Lon
don, to permanently JOIN the English bar.
The new Produce Exchange at New Orleans
was formally dedicated on Saturday, followed
b. a reception and promenade concert at night
Loracher the baggage-master shot by burg
lars at Shelby, O., recently, considerably
better yesterday, and hopes are entertained Of
his recovery.
The Canadian government has opened mile
belt through the Northwest Territories for set
tlement at S25 per acre. The belt thus opened
is 600 miles long
Mr. Joseph L. Stickney, who has been con-
nected with the Philadelphia Record lead
ing editorial writer for nearly two years past. is
about to assume the position OF managing editor
TO the Milwaukee Sentinel.
The farmers OF Anderson township, Ohio will
hold meeting at Mount Washington, this even
ing, for the purpose of cooperating with farm
ers of other townships in testing the constitu-
tionaity of the Russell law.
The bucket used for lowering aud hoisting
men at the Bridge Coal Company's shaft, near
Scranton, Pa, capsized on Friday night, while
descending with three men. Michael Flood fell
100 feet land was killed. The others held on to
the rope until released.
John Woodson, deputy sheriff, was shot and
killed on Saturday, at Camden Point, Mo-, by a
man named Upton. WoOdson is a nephew of ex-
Governor Woodson. He had once arrested Tip
ton, but the charge did not stick, hence bad feel
ing existed. Upton discharged his pistol from
his coat pocket.
Adam Schneider, drunken loafer living with
his wife and four children in the southern part
of st. Louis, in family quarrel on Saturday af-
ternoon, crushed his wife's skull with wagon
spoke and inflicted dangerous wounds on the
head OF his oldest daughter with the same
weapon. His wife will die, but his daughter will
probably recover.
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night until a late hour, and it is supposed Gig
gar or match dropped the carpet and>
caused the fire The commandery room
was extensively fitted up, and in adjoining clos
cts were many costly equipments and uniforms.
Sir Knight Austin's room, named in honor OF the
deceased grand secretary. was recently fitted up
at an expense of $4,000, aud the beautiful pic
lures, which the order had been 30 long accumu-
lating, are very much injured, il not ruined.
The total loss on buildings $75, 900. The roof
was destroyed and the rest of the building dam
aged by water. The insurance the temple is
100000, distributed among eight companies,
policies being for unusually large amounts, al
the risk was thought to be one of the safest in
the city. great crowd gathered and was with
difficulty kept back by the police Gen. Grant
tried to get through the line, but was repulsed
by police officer. On second attempt he wars
recognized and allowed TO pass.
The Masonic Temple was five years in con-
structiOl. Tho cornerstone laid in 1870,
and the building dedicated June 2, S75. 1t cost
a million and half exclusive of the value of the
ground, another half million.
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AFFAIRS IN IRELAND.

Lord Rossmore Again Protests-Words of
Advice from Archbishop Croke.
DUBLIN, Dec Lord RossmCre has written
another letter TO the Lords Commissioners OF
the Privy Seal in defense of his action at Roslea
county Fermanagh. He says the suspension OF
his commission justice Of the peace is OF small
Importance to himself but many Loyalists will
consider 1t another slight directed against those
anxious to protest against the doctrines of ra-
pine and revolution. The Lords Commissioners
replying, have no doubt of the propriety of their
decision, and decline to discuss the matter fur
Their.
The deputy grand master of the English Or
angemen has issued address in connection
with the case of Lord RossmOre, and says he
rannot sit still and tamely submit TO see his
Irish brethren so treated. He suggests that eff
Rective steps be taken to express sympathy
with the Orangemen of Monaghan and Ferma-
naugh.
Archbishop Crolze receiving addresses OF well
come az Waterford, yesterday, said that after
what has been achieved in the last few years by
leader, he had no doubt that If the people per
-evered in their course, avoided crime, and re-
fused to allow themselves to be transported to
Canada, a good deal would be achieved within
a msasurahly brief period of time. The present
generation might yet live to see the old land
clothed in the garb OF freedom under the Irish
flag,
Alderman ". Meagher. Parnellite has been
elected lord mayor of Dublin. The LIBERAL and
Conservative members of the corporation alb
stained from voting.
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Notes and rsonalities.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.-Colonel Ingarsol will
have a hearing Oh Monday, at the Pension
Office, when he will defend n. ". Fitzgerald G.
CO., against a number of grave charges that have
been thoroughly examined by Colonel Dudley
before being presented to the Secretary of the
Interior. These include overcharges on claims,
false C. o. d. packages ANA rebel claims.
The Comptroller of the Currency authorized
the First National Bank of L0ganspcrt. Ind to
commence business. Capital, S23O,OOO.
Mrs. Mary A, Miller OF New Orleans has APP
plied for license master of a steamboat.
The inspector of the district reports her CON-
petent, hut dehars her because or her sex. The
case was referred to the Solicitor of the Treas
urY.
Jenkins A FITZGERALD has been indicted by the
grand jury of the district, the charge being false
pretenseR.
Mrs Hackleman, widow of tha late General
Aackleman, will be appointed pOstmistress al
Nashville.
Postmaster-general Gresham returned to-
night from Indiana
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Text of General Rosecrans's joint ResOlu-
ton for AbOlishine Polygamy in
Utah and Other Territories.
Ex-senator Spencer and What He
Knows About the Star Route Gases.
Sale of Liquor To Be Prohibited in the Cap
itOl-A Decrease of Two Millions in
the Debt During November.
THE SILVER DOLLAR.

Text of a Bill by Judge Kelley to Limit Its
Coinage.
Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Dec. Judge Kelley will intro
duce In the House, upon the earliest opporta-
nifty, bill to limit the coinage of the silver dol
lar, the text of which is as follows:
''Whereas The fall and instability which have
occurred during the last years in the value Of
silver bullion, as compared with gold, the re-
suit of the abandonment in Europe of the free
coinage of silver, the free coinage of gold only
having been maintained, and,
whereas, The former value OF silver bullion,
as compared with gold, can only be re-estai1-
llshed by means of concurrent monetary legis
latioD on the part OF the principal commercial
nations of the world and,
whereas, The further coinage of silver dol
lars IN monthly amounts and on conditions pre-
scrlbed by the act of Feb 20. 1878, would lead
to an excessive accumulation In this country of
coins which cannot be converted into bullion
and cannot be exported without great loss to
their owners; therefore,
BE it enacted, etc., That until free coinage of
gold and silver as full legal tender shall be es-
taolshed at common ratio by the leading COM
merclal nations of Europe, in concert with the
United STATES, coinage of silver dollars by the
United States shall be limited to amount of
$l,O0oin coin during each and every year ensu-
ing the passage of this acI, sald amount to be
coined at such times and AT such mint in the
United States as the Secretary of the Treasury
shall determine and select"
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THE AMERICAN BISHOPS.
Difficulty in Ascertaiuing Information as to
the Business Transacted.

Difficulty in Ascertaining Information as to
the Business Transacted.
ROME, Dec. lit is with the greatest diff
Guilty that correspondents ascertain anything in
regard to the work of the American bishops in
Rome. They began their sessions on the 18th
and will probably not get through much before
New Years. 1t is understood that among the
chief points dealt with are the tenure of eecle-
siastical property, the irremovabiity of pastors,
the erection of diocesan courts, the education of
the clergy and the keeping of clerical banks,
which, in consequence of the Cincinnati scandal,
to be strictly prohibited. The intention of
discussing Irish affairs has been abandoned
MOnsignor Seppiaci an Austrian bishop, who
keeps the minutes OF The proceedings, will come
10 America as a delegate of the Holy See, to pre-
side over the national council 1t was this ap-
pOintment that started the stcry that a papal
nuncio would be sent to the united States.
MoDsignor Seppiacl is a short, puffy, red
checked man, fOrty-fOur fOrty-fve years old,
keen-eyed ana quick in his movements. His ap-
pearance is altogether rather coarse. He is,
however, clever and erudite, speaks English a
little, and is said to lave a liking for America
Moreover, he is great fayorte of the Pope,
who, when Archbishop of Perugia, discovered
his vocation for the monastc life, and despite
strong family opposition, helped him to join the
Augustlnians Subsequently he studied in Rome,
and became professor of the University. He is
an authority on ecclesiastical law nd an excel
lent canonist.
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MASONIC TEMPLE.
Costly Equipments Destroyed and the Build
ing Heavily Damaged.

Costly Equipments Destroyed and the Build
ing Heavily Damaged.
NEW YORK, Dec. About haf-past O'Clock
this morning the roof of the Masonic Temple at
Twenty third street and Sixth avenue was dis
covered TO be fire, and before the engines
reached the spot great volumes of smoke
belched from the windows in the asylum of the
Knights Templars, in the mansaTd story, just
below the roof and dome. Thick volumes OF
SMOKE also poured from the roof followed by
sheets Of fame, which darted high ny in the air.
The fire engines came tearing TO the scene few
minutes after the alarm was sounded.
The report that the Masonic Temple was on
fire spread rapidly, and hundreds Of the fra
ternty hurried to the place. large force of
police kept the crowd back from the tiremen.
Patrick Lynch and Samuel Warren, two or the
foremost firemen in the mansard story, were
struck TO the floor by heavy plasterng falling
from the ceiling, and were overcome by heat
ana smoke. They were rescued by th'ir com
rades and removed TO the hospital restored to
consciousness and sent home.
As the building below the mansard is fire.
proof, the frenen devoted their energies to saw
ing what portion they could of the fnansard
story. The entire building is water-sORked and
much valuable property destroyed.
After two hours hard work further spread Of
the flames was prevented in the nans.ird por-
ton, but they were still raging in the roof. In
the cOmmandery room the order OF the Mystic
Shrine, largely composed OF Masons, met last
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EX-SENATOR SPENCER.
Not Attempting to Evade the Responsibility
of Witness.

Not Attempting to Evade the Responsibility
of Witness.
WASHINGTON, Dec 2.-Ex-Senator Spencer and
counsel are engaged In the preparation of replies
10 heterogeneous of the counsel for the govern
ment. Spencer will aver he was not hiding, but
was travelling upon important private business
that at the time he was subp9naed he had come
East in connection with important business mat
ters in Nevada, and when be came to Washing
ton in answer to the subpoena, he remained two
weeks occupying room at the Arlington near
Colonel Bliss, and the latter refused to see him.
He will assert that he knew nothing which would
be OF yslue evidence IN regard to the case in
connection with which he subpGuaed; and
william f. Chandler. on his behalf, made ii state
meut to this effect 20 Bliss before Spencer left
Washington. Spencer will say the statement
thar he saw Dorsey pay money TO Brady is false.
He never according 10 his recollection, them
together. He will say the stag route investiga-
lions were gotten up at Gis instigation, and upon
the request of P0stermaster general James he
consented to remain in Washington, at his own
expense, without compensation, during its prog
ress, upon condition that he he not known in
the matter He VIII assert that he received a
promise both from President Garfield and Post
master-general James, that his connection with
the Investigations should not be known.
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POLYGAMY.
General ROsecrans's Joint Resolution for Its
Adjustment.

General ROsecrans's Joint Resolution for Its
Adjustment.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-General Roseerans,
member of Con gress-elect from the San Francisco
district, has prepared the following measure,
which he will introduce in the ouse of Repre-
sentatjves at the earliest possible opportunity
after its organization:
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to
the constitution ofthe United States prohibit ng
polvgamy:
"Wnereas, In pursuance of our duty to guard
the DEVELOPMENT or that larger and more rational
liberty for every unit of society and that higher
civilization which consists in the domination Of
reason and justice over the passions, by needful
constitutional amendments and provisions we
have forever prohibited such things rs reason
and experience have shown to be hostile or inn
peding to such development, and among them
the slave trade and even slavery itself; and
Whereas, Polygamy, condemned for IT'S con-
travention of reason. its injustice TO women. its
degrading influence on the character of the fe-
male sex, its brutaliZing effect on the IN lie sex,
and It's general repugnance to the spirit of mod
ern freedom and progress, has always been con-
sidered so unlikely TO he tolerated among us that
no constitutional prohibition uf IL has hitherto
been deemed necessary TO prevent its growth
under the protection of State and Territorial
law; and
"Whereas, The absence of sueh prohibition has
enabled designing men. under pretence of a new
revelation from heaven, 10 appeal TO the inter
ests and passions of poor ignorant people at
home and abroad, and TO teach them that relig-
ion sanctions and the United States allow the
practice of Polygamy, and to dlffnse the poison
OF this harbarle practice through the Territories
of Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Idaho, Montana
and Wyoming. tn the great injury of the future
well being and liberties OF the inhabitants There
of and to the interests and good name of the
whole people; therefore.
"By the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America, i'll Congress as.
semhled, he it
"Res0lved, That, pursuant to the provisions of
article V of the constitution of the United
States the following amendment be- and the
same is hereby proposed for ratification by the
Legislatures of the several States, to-wit:
amendment XVI. Section l. POygamy be-
prohibited in the United States and all places
under its Jurisdiction.
''Section 2. Congress shall have the power to
enforce this by appropriate legislation.
Resolved, That the Secretary of State shall
promptly forward authenticated copies of this
joint resolution to the several States"
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Protestants Assaulted.

DUBLIN, Dec. 2.-At Newry Prorestants on the
way to church were assaulted. Four companies
of infantry, with twenty rounds of ammunition
per man, are posted about town, which the po-
lice are patrolling. A body of lancers is occupy
ing the square, and the constabulary forces
stationed at the courthouse and on Warren
Point road. There was a large attendance at
the Catholic cathedral, where Rev Mr. Mac
Carten, referring to the meeting prohibited,
said such acts on the part of the government
were enough to make rebels Of them all, and if
persisted in would drive the people to rebellion.
He declared the meetings would be held despite
the government or OranRemen, and character
lied the prohibition of the meeting as a direct
insult to Catholics. During the attack
Protestants two policemen were injured by
stones.
The Orange lodges continue TO pass resolutions
strongly coDdemning the suspension of LORD
Rossmore. Public meetings will he held in
rious parts of Ulster to pass resolutions OF like
tenor.
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POnd-Making.

P. Il. Jones in Iowa Homestead.
Pond making is an art that but few under
stand, and as the subject of carp-culture is
exciting so much attention, practical ar
ticle on the subject might be OF interest
Hundreds of ponds will be made in the
spring and if the makers do not profit by
the experience OF some one else their ponds
will be a failure
The first thing to he considered in making
a pond is the drain or outlet. Make your
drain pipe OF six-inch fencing lumber, and
bury it in a ditch two or three feet deep
under the base of your leyee. Then, when
you have scraped down to the upper end of
the pipe your levee will be finished. Com
mence your levee broader than you
think necessary, as they have a re-
markable way of drawing in toward
the top. If YOU want levee ten feet
high, commence il fifty feet wide. This Will
leave it ten feet wide at the top. Make your
levee by the layer process, spreading eaclt
scraper or cart-load out evenly.
The inside end of the drain pipe must have
both valve and strainer box. The valve to
stop the water, and the strainer box to pre-
vent the exit OF fish when draining the pond
Cut the inside end of the drain pipe at whaE
carpenters call mitre Fix thereon by u
suitable hinge q flop valve Of pine so ar
ranged as to fall of at its own gravity and to
fit snugly. Around the inside end of the
pipe make a strainer box by setting four
posts ana naming on STATS faSfen Dall 70
the fiop valve, letting it extend up through
the strainer box When YOU wish to drain
your pond reach down through the water
with a pole hook the bail and lift the valve,
pond in which the water is allowed to
run directly iwto and through is liable to
break at the waster, and should this not
happen it will soon fill up with mud This
can be remedied. Above where the water
will back in the main pond, make a small
levee of boards and dirt, having under it
drain pipe and flop valve similar to the o,
in the main pond From one end of /
small bank, dig ditch around the ma
pond so that when it is full you can close
the upper valve and allow the water to rue
away. Carp culture will be very profitable
for the next few years and any one who will
make business of it can clear large sums Of
money My fish have grown from two 70
seventeen inches in length since April ana
are as fat and broad on the back as sucking
MOS
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THE CHICAGO JOURNAL.
The WarI5Ing Outfit of the Paper Utterly
Destroyed.

The Working Outfit of the Paper Utterly
Destroyed
CHICAGO, Dec. 1.-Whle nearly every engine
in the city had been called into service at the
Farwtll block fire an alarm was turned in from
;he office OF the Evening Journal, on Dearborn
street, between Madison and Monroe. and before
the arrival of the first steamer on the scene the
flames were making their way through the viii
dows the upper story of its fine stone Office
buildings. The flames had made rapid progress,
and despite the best efforts of the department at
l O'clock, when the fire seemed fairly under
control, the three upper stories were very
Thoroughly bnrned out and the entire structure
completely water-sOaked The working outfit
of the paper. vii h the possible exception of the
presses, is utterly destroyed. The Jonrnal
building was ii tlre fcuT-story stone structure,
erected TO replace The one destrnyed in the great
fire. and was taken possession of by the paper in
April, 1878.
The j. Il. Jeffrey Printing Company. one OF the
largest show-pIinting establishments in the
country. occupied a portion of the bulding, and
suffered almost total loss. which il is estimated
will approximate fully $4,000 The Jnurnal
and the printing company both carried adequate
insurance.
Az midnight the fire is completely under con
troll. The wells of the building remain standing,
but the interior and contents are completely de-
stroyed. Tie Journals loss apprOKimates S75,-
900; very nearly covered by insurance. The J.
B. Jeffrey Printing COmpauy suffers loss OF
$4,000; insured for $4,000.
CORRECTED LOSSES AND INSURANCE
CHICAGO, Dec. 2.-The corrected losses and in.
surance in last nights Journal office fire as
follows: Evening Journal building dana ged
SOC, 0O0 insured for $4,000; Journal newspa-
per. loss $4,000; insurance, S24, 500 The de-
tailed insurance is not obtainable. The presses
are in good condition. and the paper will be
issued to-iEorrow afternoon as usual.
The loss on ]. B. Jeffrv's printug-house. in the
same building, is $50 900: insurance az follows:
Home OF New York: Howard, OF New York;
Commercial Union, Shoe ana Leather, standard,
of London: Reliance, Mercantile, Marins aud
Fire Association, American, of Phiiadtlplia;
Hamburg of Bremen; Transatlantic, German
of Rochester; American, of Boston; Fire In
surance Association, of London; Niagara, Pho
nix, of London; Orient. London and ProviH-
cial, Fire ami Marine. Washington, London
Assurauce, Pennsylvania, NOrwi3h Union, I'm
derwriters', of New YORK, and Scottish Union
and National, $1,000 each; the National, of
New York, Prescott Security, Spring Garden,
Northern. of London, $1,000 each; the Lion,
"a, 500; the Queen, $4,000; Lnmbermau's.
IS 900. Mr.. Jtffry is arranging with other
printing houses in the city to fill his contracts
with shows on the road, So That none of them
will ne left without paper for billing purnoses.
Stoelker & Co.. in the same building, lose $1,000,
fully insured.
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LONDON, Dec. 2.-On leaving the dock last
night, ODonnel guarded by a strong escort
walked " itn firm and unhesitating step to the
cell FOR the condemned prisoners. He was in
Iensely excited. hut maintained air of def
ance, and continued to athematze England and
the English people. On reaching his cell O'Don-
nell. by strong effort, regained his habitual
composure The Catholic chaplain of the prison
saon visited the prisoner and remained closeted
win him long time. His visit had soothing
effect on the prisoner. After refreshing
nights sleep. ODonnell ate hearty breakfast
and eonversed freely with the warders during
Sunday. lie expressed surprise at the
diet, although he confessed the jury's hesitation
inspired hm with hope that he nigh escape
The extreme penalty of the law. He highly
praised Mr.. RusSel's able defense. He sull main
tains that he is innocent of murder.
All day Sunday O'Donneu display ed extreme
Indifference, and even bore a jaunty air. He
does NOT seem to despair of respite
He says his friends outside win move
heaven and earth to secure his
release. FaIhe Fleming revisited the prisoner
on Sunday and remained long time He says
O'Donnel is In good spirits and prepared for the
worst The brother OF O'Donnell will visit him
on Monday.
Despite rumors to the contrary the prisoner
will probably remain at Newgate, where he will
be hanged probably Dec II. Ample precau-
lions have been taken to prevent rescue Two
warders remain with O'DOnnell night and day,
and are answeraDle for the safe keeping of his
person.