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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-17
THE CHICAGO MARKETS.
Large Receipts of Corn Point to a "Bear''
Market-Other Articles Selling at
High Prices.

CHICAGO, Dec. 15.-Everytbing except corn is
higher tonight. TIE latter is a small fraction
lower, mainly because the receipts were larger
by $40 cars Wheat on the curb is 12c above the
figures twenty-four hours ago. with the feeling
very strong, ruts selling within l9c, while calls
are 1e away from the market Hobbs was to-day
big buyer, and so was Baker.
The provision crowd continues to talk bearish
on all sorts of grain, Singer remarked, as he
Came ont of the pitt
"I have sold 4O, 900 barrels of pork to-day, and
not barrel of it short stuff"
The recepts of wheat were ample 294 cars
but tie temper was nevertheless "bullish. -
The receipts appear to ne the Only bsarish cir
cumstance, hut these have certainly been enor-
nous. Since the beginning of the month 4,l45
cars of wheat have been received here, against
1,36S last year, the largest received for the
same period since 1880 Although the feeling
tonight is very firm, and although there is a
very general conviction that this grain is the
thing TO buy and to eTav by the conservatives
feel that Mondays and Tuesdays receipts will
be large, and that perhaps the property can be
bought cheaper on Tuesday than tonight. Then
1t is pretty certain that there will he raid on
the price of hogs next week by the
packers, ana perhaps this may reflect
weakness on the wheat pit. Packers
have formed pool somewhat like the one al
ready in existence in New York for division of
press the market it is provided that the hOus2
which kills none shall draw twenty five cents
for every hog under its quota which it does not
slaughter Those who kill above this quota pay
20 cents per hog into the pool. This may
break the provision market At any rate it will
make it harder for Lester and the others, who
are planning whrl up of the FEBRUARY option
in pork and lard. Provisions were strong and
higher to-day, pork advancing zoe per barrel,
lard and ribs 12lac per 100 pounds. 1t is said
that Armour sold 100000 barrels OF long pork
the beginning OF the week, and cleared
100000. 1t is also claimed that the pork
which is being made now is packed at a loss
of $50 per hog, owing to the high price
of the live animal. Corn is weak. 1t is felt that
the recent advance was extraordinary that
there is likely to follow decline whether the
hackers of the grain remain under or not; bur
the theory is that whatever manipulation goes
on for the present will he to cause decline for
the purpose Of shaking out the country ''tail-
ers." 1t is expected that, barring accidents, war
or bad weather, or other extraordinary bullsh
Influence. the May option will get under zoe,
certainly. On the other hand, when the ulti
mate result of the crop is discussed there is Il
good deal of unanimity in declaring that corn
will finally sell at zoe. The prospect tonight
for Monday higher prices for wheat and pro-
visions and little change in corn.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-17

exportation of live stock from the United
States the Commissioner OF Agriculture,
through said chief of bureau, shall make
special investigation as to the existence OF
pleuro-pneumOnia, or any contagious or
Communicable disease, along the dividing
line between the United States and foreign
countries and along the lines of transpOrta-
ton from all parts Of the United States TO
ports from which live stock are exported, and
make report OF the results Of such inves.iga-
tions to the Secretary of the Treasury, who
shall establish such regulations CONCERNING
the expectation and transportation OF live
stock as the results of said investigation may
require.
Section s. That to prevent the exporta-
ton from any port of the United States to
any port in foreign country Of live cattle
affected with any infectious or contagious
disease, and especially pleuro- pneumonia,
the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is
hereby, authorized to take such steps and
adopt such measures, not inconsistent with
the provisions of this act, as he may deem
necessary
The remaining sections OF the bill provide
for carrying its provisions into effect and fix
salaries Of the officers created.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-17
THE NEW ORLEANS RIOT.
Statement of j, d. Houston, Chairman of
the McEnery Campaign Committee.

NEW ORLEANS Dec 16.-J. D. Houston, who
is now in tue parish prison, makes the following
statement, as chairman of the executive cam
paign committee of the McEnery faction of the
Democratic party:
''It was my duty on the day of the recent cleo
tion to receive all complaints and visit the va
Ilous polling places throughout the city. in per-
form&nce of the duty, rode in a cab alone to
the Seventh ward poll Daring my stay at the
poll disturbance occurred, followed by pistol
Shots Moving from the spot where the disturb
anee was going on, and while walking
across Morales street, 1 suddenly found
myself confronted by Captain FOrtier and
within short distance of him. He held pistol
in his hand, and suddenly, without prov oca ton
or warning, fired point blank at me, the ball
striking my breast fully and sguarely and leav-
ing me under the impression that it had entered
my body. Believing myself wounded, | made
an examination as soon as possible and found
the bail from Fortiers pistol had struck a but
ton on my vest. crushing it, cutting through one
thickness of my vest and lodging in the other,
causing severe confusion on my chest. Learn
ing, later in the day, that an order had been
Issued for my arrest, at once surrendered"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-17
INDIANA MEASURES.
Relief Bils-Public Buildings at Fort Wayne
and New Albany.

Relief Bills-Public Buildings at Fort Wayne
and New Albany.
Special to tho Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-A bill for the relief
of e. p Thompson, assistant postmaster at
indianapolis, introduced by Mr.. Peelle,
directs the Postmaster-general to pay Mr..
Thompson the sum of 1888 for postage stamps
and postal cards stolen and destroyed Feb. /,
1881. Mr. Thompson was responsible for
the money stolen, and has paid the amount
into the Treasury.
Mr. Peelle has also introduced bill for
the relief of Captain Robert G. Snither,
which authorizes the President to appoint
Captain Smther captain in the Tenth
United States cavalry, to take rank as such
from Dec. 90, 1877. 1t is alleged that
Smither should have been promoted at the
date named, he being at that time the senior
first lieutenant and adjutant of his regiment.
Captain Smither is now captain in the Tenth
cavalry being No. 112 on the lineal list, his
commission as captain dating from Nov. Is,
1881.
A bill for the relief of Rev. William Mar
tin, late chaplain of the Fifty-thlrd Indiana
volunteers introduced by Mr.. Stockslager,
directs the Paymaster general of the army
to pay Mr.. Martin the pay and emoluments
of chaplain of regiment from Feb, II,
1865, to June 1, 1865, during which time he
was regularly commissioned such chap
lain, but was prevented from being mustered
in by wounds received in action.
Messrs Calkins and Lamb have each pre-
sented a bill to regulate practice in suits
brought to recover damages for the infringe
ment of patents. The two bills are identical
with that presented and ably advocated in
the Forty-sixth Congress by Hon. John II.
Baker, of Indiana.
Mr.. Cobb has bill which provides that all
United States silver coin which is worn OF
defaced by ordinary usage shall hereafter be
received by the government and paid for at
its face value in perfect coin.
Mr. Calkins has bill to amend the law re-
lating to soldiers homesleads, which au-
thorizes soldiers or sailors to enter home
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-17
THE COMMITTEES.
Probabilities About the Construction of the
Ways and Means Committee.
Special TO the Ind1ananO1a JourpaL

Probabilities About the Construction of the
Ways and Means Committee.
Special to the Indianapolis journal
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16-In the construction
of the committee on ways and means
Speaker Carlisle has determined to appoint
all the Republican members who served on
that committee in the last Congress, who are
members of the present Congress, which in
cluded Messrs. Kelley, Kasson, Mckinley,
Haskell and Russell. The death of
Mr.. Haskell leaves vacancy
in this programme, which, there is
authority for stating, is likely to be filled by
the selection of Mr.. Hiscock, of New York.
There were but five Democrats on the last
committee, and of the eight Republicans who
served only the five above named were re-
turned to this Congress. 1t is generally ac-
cepted that Mr. Hewitt, of New York, will
be assigned to the ways and means commit
tee and should Mr.. Hiscock be selected to
take Mr.. Haskelps place, New York will thus
score two members, and be represented both
on the tariff and revenue-reform ends of the
committee. In the last committee New York
was not represented, while Pennsylvania was
represented by Messrs. Kelley, Errett and
Randall. Speaker Carlisle said to-day that
he expected to have the committees ready to
announce before the recess.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-17
CIETY GOSSIP.


The Gay Season Not Fully Inaucurated -
Past and Coming Receptions.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-Although the ac-
tivities of what is known as "the gay season"
in Washington will not really begin until
after the Christmas holidays, the past two
weeks have been marked by several large re-
ceptions and dinner parties, and many OF
the wives of senators, members and other
high government officials have been receiv-
ing and making calls. Arrangements have
not been completed at the White House for
the usual entertainments given by the Presi-
dent at this season, aud it is not likely that
any public reception will take place there un-
til the first week in January.
All the members of the diplomatic corps
have not yet arrived Those members OF
this corps who are established in houses
here set apart one evening of each week for
the reception and entertainment Of their
colleagues in the diplomatic service, their
families and attaches. Thus far entertain
ments of this kind have been given by the
German minister on Tuesdays, the Russian
minister on Fridays, and the Portuguese
minister on Saturdays. The ministers from
England France, Sweden, Spain, China,
Japan, Mexico and Chill also occupy houses
here, but have not yet designated night for
weekly receptions.
Otto Gresham, son of the Postmast ter-gen-
eral is studying law With Judge Otto, Re-
porter of the United States Supreme Court.
Mr.. Gresham was named for Judge Otto.
Secretary Frelingh uysens son will shortly
be married to Miss Coats, daughter of Mr..
Peter Goats, the well-known manufacturer
of spool thread for sewing.
Mrs. Mckee Dunn, who recently received
painful injuries from a fall, has recovered
and expects to be able to return the calls of
her numerous friends before the close of the
holiday season.
Mrs. Carlisle, wife of the Speaker of the
House, will hold no formal reception until
the first Wednesday in January.
The wives of members of the cabinet will
not begin the usual Monday receptions until
after New Years day
The house occupied by the Postmaster-gen-
eral on street, above Fourteenth, is admira-
bly, adapted for receiving, and Mrs Gresh-
ANS Wednesday receptions are likely to be
largely attended by pleasant people.
The wife and daughter of Senator Harrison,
who have been spending the past two weeks
in New York visiting friends, have returned
to Washington.
A young lady friend Of the wife of Senator
VOORHEES, has been presented by that lady
will some han1sOme lace 0S n rreSent VIII h
which to adorn her wedding dress.
Miss Kate Key, daughter OF ex-Postmaster-
general Key, is visiting her sister, who lately
married Colonel W. b. Thompson, chief OF
the railway service division of the PostolIice
Department
General Thomas II. Nelson, whose witan
briliancy in conversation is so we'll known
to Indianians, is frequently seen in society
circles where he is deservingly popular.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-17
The Holiday Recess.

To the Western Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-Speaker Carlisle
now intends to make announcement of the
committees on next Friday, and is expected
the holiday recess will begin with the ad-
journment on that day and continue until
Friday, January g. or until the beginning of
the following week, with the probabilities
favoring the latter. 1t is not likely the House
will assemble more than once between Mon
day and Friday, and then only as u for
mality
The machinery of the Senate will be put
in working order during the week. A reso-
luton to proceed to the election of officers
will be introduced on Monday or Tuesday.
Should it come tomorrow it will go over
under objection from the Democratic side
until Tuesday, on which day a
caucus of Democratic senator's will doubt
less be held to decide on action in
respect to organization. The most trust
worthy opinions expressed as to the course
of the Democrats is, in effect, that they will
not attempt to delay the election of the
caucus nominees of the Republicans beyond
the time necessary to deliver a few speeches
upon civil-service reform as exemplfied by
the proposition to eject the Democratic Off
cials. In reply, the Republicans will justify
their course by precedents established by
their opponents. This discussion may con-
sumo two or three days. The remainder of
the week, until Friday night, will be con-
sumed in discussion of the new code of rules,
which will probably not be disposed of until
of tbo
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-17

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
Assistant Secretary New expects to leave
for indianapolis on Tuesday morning.
Senator and Mrs. Harrison will spend the
holidays at indianapolis.
H. b. Lingenfelter of Danville, Ind, and
N. W. HALEY, of Upton, Ind, have been APP
pointed messengers in the House.
It's the prevalent opinion among Demo-
cratic congressman that the next Democratic
convention will be held in St Louis. The
Chicago manipulators are at work, and the
advocates of Louisville claim to have hopes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-17

another prisoner started up Liberty street. At
the same time, Lynch, one of the other prison
ers, threw red pepper into Berlin's eyes. Ger
man and BracRaw, who had not seen this, started
after Patterson and his companion and cOrnered
them in an alley, when Patterson drew revol-
yer, but before he could use it the officers over
powered him. Meanwhile Berlin, although
blinded with pepper, pluckIly held his Two pris-
oDers, while Lynch kept the crowd back by -four
ishng ii razor Ituneman, a fifth prisoner, then
came to the assistance of Berlin. and with the
aid of several officers, who had arrived by this
time, the party was landed safely behind the
bars The red pepper revolver and razor, it
seems, were slipped them during the trial Sc
crcted in package of tobacco.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-17
THE SENATE sECRETARYsH1P.
No Probability that Republicans Will Bolt
the Caucus Nomination.
to fba

No Probability that Republicans Will Bolt
the Caucus Nomination.
Special to the Indianapolis journal
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-A rumor has been
started to the effect that some Republican
senators who favored the nomination of Cor
ham for Secretary of the Senate will not
vote for McCook, the caucus nominee, or will
absent themselves and thus leave the Repub-
licans without a sufficient number of votes
to elect Counting Malone and Riddleber-
ger, the Republicans have forty votes. Cor
ham was the choice of the Virginia senators,
but it is known that Malone will not refuse
to stand by the action of the Republican eau
Gus, ad Il is believed that Riddleberger will
act with his colleague, although Rddleber-
ger did not participate in the caucus. If
any Republican senators should be absent
when the resolution to elect new officers is
presented for action, they will doubtless be
found paired, except Mr., Cameron, of Penn
sylvania, who, it is understood, has agreed
with Mr.. Butler, of South Carolina, that his
pair should not extend to any votes on re-
organization of the Senate. No reliance,
therefore, is placed in the story that Repub-
lican senators will bolt the action of the eau
Gus in the nomination of officers.
The Democrats are expected to hold a eau
Gus tomorrow to determine their course of
action on the question of reorganization,
and it is not likely that the Republicans will
offer to elect officers until Wednesday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-17
MINOR MATTERS.
4 New Confidence Game Practiced by Pen
siou Attorneys.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16-A new confidence
game has been discovered. Pension attor-
neys have been found charging applicants
$25 for introducing bill in Congress in their
Lehalf. The service consists in writing bill
and prevailing upon some member to intro
duce it, which, of course, is the last ever
heard of it. One OF the most notorious firms
here writes to applicants for this kind of
service, but their usual fee in such cases is
$25 Oae member received, last week, a
package of fifty bills of this character from
an agent, with a request to introduce them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-17
The Panama Canal.

GALVESTON, Tex, Dec. 15.-The steamship
Hayt,4u, Captain Peter, from Colon, Aspin wall,
arrived to-day. The captain reports every thing
on u boom at Panama on the canal, and says
there are now 10000 men employed on the
work. He said the day before the Haytan left
1000 men arrived from Jamaica to go to work.
He thought at this rate IL would only be a short
time before Jamaica was entirely depopulated
of laborers. Captain Peter said those interested
the success of the work was Only question of q
short time
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-17
Smallpox in General sherman's House.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 15,-There was to have been
reception at the home of General Sherman, on
Garrison avenue, last night, hut the invitations
were cOuntermanded yesterday; and 1t now
transplres that the cause of the postponement
was the fact that smallpox made lis appearance
in the Generals home on Wednesday evening
young girl being the patient. She removed
promptly, but fears are entertained that some OF
the family may have caught the disease, al
though thus far there is no evidence of such a
misfortune,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-17

HALIFAX, Dec. lG.-A fire this morning de-
stroyed the Queen building, occupied by the
Queen, Guardian and UuiOn insurance Offices;
V. j. Gibson, clothier; Graham, Lupper G Bur
den, barrsters; the Spanish Consulate, aud sew
eral other Offices. Loss, $4,000; insurance,
$50,000. Edward O'Conpor, clerk aged fifty
SIX, who slept IN the building was sultocated.
The remains, minus the head, We're found in the
debris The family of the Janltor with the eX.
ceution of niece, Martha Boutclier. who re-
ceived fatal INJURIES escaped by jumping from a
roof adjoining.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-17
Arrested for Connterfeiting Silver.

WACO, Tex, Dec 16.-Thomas Locke and ]. n.
Campbell were arrested this morning on charge
of counterfeitng silver coins. Campbell is
highly connected, and has held number of
places of trnst in the city government during g
member of an organized gang for several
months, but CLAIMS he was acting as detective.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-17

This GOOD time direct the attention of the readers
the the unequaed magnitude and variety of the
resources of the WHEN in point of Holiday Attractions in all
Departments If you desire to make present combining
Utility with Beauty and Proprety, small outlay at the
WHEN will 90 decidedly further than elsewhere in serving
your purpose We this morning. invite your attention par
tcularv to the unrivaed merits of our CIILDRENS DE-
PARTMENT.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-17

PITTsBURG, Dec. 15.-Five prisoners made q
desperate attempt to escape this afternoon while
being taken to the penitentiary. The party were
handcu1fed aud in charge of De puties Brackaw,
German and Berlin. When passing down Sixth
Dtreet, always GRO wded, prisoner named Pat
'arSnn kieked German in the stomach and with
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-17

Relief Bills for Indiana PeopIe-Public Build
ings at Fort Wayne and New Albany
The Morgan Raid.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-17
POLITICS AND POLITICIANS.
The Solid South and the Shameful
Rule OF BOurbonism.

Men who Were Children During the WaI
Taking the Modified Oath in Order
to Please Their Constituents.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-17
Republican Senators and the Caucus
Nominee for Secretary.

Bill to Prevent Transportation of Diseased
Cattle and the Spread of Infectious Dis
ease-Notes and Personalities
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-17
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.

Speaker CarIisle's Intentions as to the
Ways and Means Committee.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-17

Don't nse stimulauts, but natures real brain
and nerve food Hop Bitlers 1t never fails,
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steads as well by agents as in person, by
filing declaratory statements as in pre-emp-
tion cases.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1883-07-17
SI0uutR;a TerrGrs.

Yesterday morning party Of
juveniles started ont for the noun
tains to camp out for the Summer.
composed of Dwight Edwards, Dave
Gregg, VIII Davis and the Mighels
brothers. The advance guard left
the city on buckboards, the rest
going by the stage. They were
armed to the teeth with reyolvers
and cutoff shot guns. They carried
nearly a mile of fishing tackle, and
a tent big enough to hold a revival
meeting ir. The provisions con-
sisted of slab of Chicago bacon
and a box Of crackers. They expect
to stay month. and, like General
Sherman. subsist of the adjacent
country. They expect to sweep
the trout streams clean from the
headwaters to the mouth, and just
before leaving they were observed
consulting the Statute books to see
if there was any such thing as a
game law affecting the slaughter OF
the barry yard hen.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1883-07-17
RuetiOn at Empire.

On Sunday evening Doloras
Carnado was in saloon e! Empire
playing pedro for the beer with his
faithful dog. lying by his side.
Charles Hogan came in and ran
against the dog. causing tho animal
to elevate the bristles along his
back. He remarked that if the dog
jumped around any more he would
let some lead into him. Carnado
demurred, when Pat Shay made
some remarks and the beer glasses
began to travel around the saloon.
F. Carnado, father of the dog-owner.
rose and took a few shares IL the
row. The dog grabbed Shay by
the leg. Hogan knocked the old
man down with q billiard table and
all hands were interested. Out
siders interfered. F. Carnado was
badly beaten. Hogan and Shay
were marked up. Dolorus was
banged about tue mouth. The dog
was unhurt,