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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-20
AEr. Morrison's Growing Mystery and I'm
portance Under the Fnzzing of
the Presto = ntial Bee.
Suspicious Circumstances Connected
with a Proposed New Committee.
A Meeting of Friends of O'Donnell-Ad-
dresses by Robinson, Calkins and Fin
erty-NOtes and Gossip.
THE COMMITTEES.

Mr.. Carlisle's Experience in Providing Good
Places for Everybody.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-Thus far Mr.. Carlisle's
experience as Speaker has not been happy
one. A few days ago he was confident he would
be able to announce the standing committee IN
Thursday or on Friday, but the opportunities OF
Democratic members to be assigned certain
places have sadly interfered with the Speakers
plans, and public expect alton will not therefore,
be gratitied until Monday, upon which day the
two houses will adjourn until Jan. T.
Mr. Morrison Is potential in the construction
of the committees, and those Democrats whose
expectations fail of realization will be disposed
to visit that gentleman with their wrath. AL
ready mutterings of the coming storm are heard.
The frequent mention of Mr.. Morrison's name as
presidential candidate is beginning to have its
impression and to cause Mr.. Morrison to
assume an air of mystery and
Importance that is drawing unfavornble COM
ments from many OF his associates. Among
those who are pretty we'll assured that they will
not secure desirable places committees, the
remark is frequently heard that "Bil Morrison
is using his influence with the Speaker to ex-
tract pledges for his little presidential BOOM rec
ommending for good places only those who will
agree to further his political aspirations, and
sitting down on those who will not" AS the
Speaker has denied himself to all callers for the
past few days, except MIR. Morrison, the allega-
tions as to the latter's influence are given color
and emphasis, ana it is morally certain that he
will be mathematical by every Democrat who
is disappointed with the Speakers announce
ments on Monday next.
AS yet no authoritative statement as to the
makeup of the committees can be made Spect-
latiOn, however, is freely INDUCED in by various
members. The ways and means committee,
those members say, OF course will be composed
OF men who entertain the same ideas as Mr..
Carlisle on the tariff Mr.. Morrison it is ac-
knowledged, will be made chairman. Mr.. Ran
dali continues the most prominently spoken of
for the chairmanship of the appropriations coul-
m1ttee. The Speaker encountered some diff
Guilty in determining the head of the committee
ON foreign relations and of the committee on
agriculture. 1t is generally believed Mr. Cox,
of New York, will be made chairman of the for
mer, ana Mr Hatch, of Missouri, of the latter.
Mr.. Carlisle, in an interview to-day, said the list
of committees being sent out was, for tine most
part, merely speculative
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the Indians to n portion of their reservation to
the United States is recommended as measure
to promote the education and civilization of the
Indians, well as to give white settlers an on
portunity TO take up large tract Of good land
W htch has never been and never will be culti-
waited by the Indians. The reservation contains
4S,924 square miles, of which five and three
quarter acres are cultivated The reservation
has population of %, 900 inhabitants, or one to
two square miles. Under the pending agreement
the reservation will be divided up into five
smaller independent reservations to be occu-
pied by the several bands separately. These five
reservations will contain 1928 square miles,
or over three-fourths of a square mile, or about
500 acres, to each Indian, leaving lO,OOO.OOO
acres to be ceded to the United States
1t was ascertained at the Interior Department
to-day that the commission appointed to COM
plete this agreement has not yet made its report.
This commission was continued from last year,
Congress having failed to ratify the agreement
submitted to it last session. This agreement was
not signed by majority of the adults, but by
the chiefs and head men. Congress required
that three-fourths of the adults should agree 10
II, and 1t is understood that the commission Is
having trouble to make terms with the Indians
and secure the necessary number OF signatures
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O'DONNELL's FRIENDS.
Speeches Last Evening by Messr Robinson
CaIkins and Finerty.

Speeches Last Evening by Messr. Robinson,
CaIkins and Finerty
WASHINGTON. Dec. ia large meeting was
held this evening at Ford's Opera-house, under
the auspices of the Can-na-Gael, to express in
the words of the call, "American opinion ana
feeling in regard to the judicial murder of Pat
rick O'Donuell by the British authorities" Con-
gressmeu Robinson, of New York presided. He
stated thar ODonnell was not the first Irishman
England had murdered, nor would he be the last
for there would be interminabie war between
England and Ireland. He thank God for that
because England represented oppression
and everything despicable in the
nineteenth century. He criticized the
anglo-mania which led the American people
to fete and make much of Englishmen who
visited America. simply because they we're
Englishmen. He did not mean to find fault
with the 54,500,000 citizens of the United States
but with the $4,000 dudes who locked in the
train of every Enghshman. The United States
could not afford to have its citizens arrested in
England without protest. nor have them con-
victed without trial. The name OF Patrick
O'Donnell was prouder and more honored than
those of all the queens and monarchs of the
whole world. He stated his intention to induce
the House of Representatives to say whether it
approved the course of our minister to Great
Britain, If he had been n true representative
of the United States Patrick O'Donnel would
he alive to-day, Lord" J. Russell Lowell must
come home. The whole diplomatic corps was
disgrace to America,
Congressman Calkins said he was not here be-
cause he had Irish blood in his veins, but be-
cause he had always been a lover OF liberty and
because he hated tyranny and intolerance. He
hoped to live to see the day when the people of
Ireland would he as free as the citizens of Amer
lea. The time was not far off when the tyranny
under which Ireland was oppressed would De
broken. If 1t should turn out when proper in
vestigatOn was made, that O'DOnnen was con-
vlcted in spite of law and against it, then Ire-
land had added one more patriot ID her long line
of individual suffer for freedom
Congressman Finerty, of Illiuois said the
meeting was called to lament the mpotency of
black its shoes, had been insuted in the person
OF It's President. There day when the can.
non of America, feeble to-day, would have an.
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CIVIL RIGHTS.
Meeting of the Committee Appointed by the
National Colored Convention.


Meeting of the Committee Appointed by the
National Colored Convention.
WASHINGTON, Dec 19.-The executive commit
tee appointed by the colored national convention
at Louisville, KY. which consists of two dele
gates from each State met to-day in this city.
Chairman Pledger, Of Atlanta, called the meet
ing to order, and the roll of States being called,
the following responded by delegates or proxy:
Alabama Georgia, District of Columbia, Illinois,
Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri,
North Carolina, Texas, Virginia, New York and
New Jersey.
The chairman stated that since the meeting of
the convention the cvil-rights decision OF the
Supreme Court had caused considerable agitation
among colOred people, and this, no doubt, would
incidentally affect the discussions of The
present meeting, but the members should not
lose sight of the main principles enunciated
by the Louisville convention. He suggested
that subcommittee be appointed TO draw up
memorial for presentation to Congress-; also, one
recommending a policy in regard to politics, If
any, which the committee should adopt
Fred. Douglass came in during the discussion.
He said the public mind was largely divided on
the recent decision of the Supreme Court. He
therefore suggested thai a unanimous indorse
ment OF the dissenting opinion OF Justice Harlan
was desirable. 1t would be a graceful thing for
the committee TO take such action. In view
or the present political situation, he thought it
would be well for them TO hold national con
vention just prior to those of the two great
parties
Mr., Scott, of Illinois, offered resolutions in
dorsng the civilrights resolution recently offered
In the Senate. The resolutions were referred to
q committee.
committee was appointed to prepare an adj
dress to the public on the subject OF the recent
killing of negroes in Virginia. The chairman
was instructed to call on the President and ask
him to name day convenient for the commit
tee 10 Call ana pay their respects.
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Notes and Personalities.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-J. R. Coffin and John
L. Patt erson, of Terre Haute, and A. W. Hatch,
of Indianapolis, are here.
Samuel J. Beach has been commissioned post
master at Stephens, Ind.
dinner was given to President Arthur last
evening by Justice Blatchford, of the United
States Supreme Court The guests who were
present besides the President, were Chiefjus
daughter, Senator and Mrs. Pendleton. Miss
Carrie Bradley, daughter of Justice Bradley, At
torney-general Brewster and wife, General
Phil. Sheridan. Colonel Jerome Bonaparte and
wife and Mr.. Anderson.
The next national Democratic convention will
comprise 802 delegates, instead Of 739; as here
tof0re. The increase results from tho enlarge
delegates are allowed from each congressional
district, and four at large from each State, to
represent the senatorial vote. So that 1t will
require 402 votes to nominate instead of $40 as
hitherto.
The Announcement has appointed General
Cecil Clay, of West Virginia, chief clerk of the
Department of Justice
Gen. Anson 6. McCook the new Secretary of
the Senate, made his first official appearance in
the House this morning, announcing the passage
of Senate Joint resolution. He was warmly ap-
many congratulations.
A rumor was in circulation tonight that Sem
ator Anthony had died during the evening. An
\ssocia ted Press reporter who called at the Sen
Mr.. Anthony was better than he had been fer
weeks.
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THE WESTERN HOG.

The Report Submitted by a Member of the
Investigating Committee.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-Mr. Curtis, a member
of the commission appointed by the President
to investigate disease among swine, has returned
from the West and submitted his report TO Com
missioner Loring. Mr. Curtis visited all the
great packing houses of Chicago, and examined
the condition of hogs on farms. He reports a
great deal less disease among Western swine
than is reported. So far as feeding is concerned
he is satisfied it is conducted in manner con-
ducive to the health of the animals, and de-
clares there is absolutely no foundation for the
reports circulated to the effect that hogs are
fed on offal from slaughter-souses and farms
Mr.. Curtis expresses the opinion that two in
spectOrs at each packing house would be suff-
clent to thoroughly inspect all pork for
the foreign and domestic market
The report states that the Western
adoption of an efficient system for inspection of
l0rk, so that their own, as well as the foreign
market, may he protected against trichiniasis
and similar diseases; therefore they are willing
to cooperate heartily with every attempt made
by the government to give American pork a
quality. 1t Ia suggested by Commissioner
Loring that Western nogs might be improved by
an infusion of new blood of good quality, as
close I'm and in" breeding, pursued for many
years, especially in the case of Poland China
hCgs. tended to increase the production of fat
and somewhat enervate the constitution of the
animal. The full commission to investigate te
gether at the Department of Agriculture about
January 10 next. -r.- .---
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THE AMERICAN BISHOPS.
The Audience Granted Them by the Pope,
and What His Holiness Said.

The Audience Granted Them by the Pope,
and What His Holiness Said.
ROME, Dec 19.-Shortly before IL the Ameri-
can bishops we're admitted collectively to an
audience in the holy Fathers private apart
ments. The interview lasted nearly two hours,
and was most important Alter expressing IN
general way his satisfaction at the labors of the
late congress-, Pope Leo took up each OF the
thirteen points, or schemata, submitted to the
congress and discussed them fully.
The Pope laid particular stress on
the necessity of higher education
for the Catholic clergy and Improvement of the
relations of priests and bishops In America. He
also expressed deep interest in the success OF
the negro missions. Referring to the recent
sopening Of the Vatican library archives, the
Pope said he was much gratited to see the
savaDs of Europe, and even of America, avail
ing themselves of the facilities for study
afforded them. His Holiness then touched at
some length on the question of the state of the
church in the East, ard prayed that he might
live to see the reconciliation of the Greek and
Latin churches. His Holiness dismissed the
bishops with his blessing. Before they leave he
will make them a present of a fine portrait Of
himself, which The Archbishop of Baltimore will
probably take back to America.
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PROVIDING PLACES.
The Proposal to Create Several New Conn
mittees In the House.

The Proposal to Create Several New Com
mittees In the House.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Dee. 19.-The House committee
on rules to-day presented a report In which they
recommended the appointment of several COM
mittees additional TO those heretofore estab-
lished. Among these are committees on ship
ping and on rivers and harbors. The owo first
named were adopted and the House adjourned.
Pending action on the proposal for committee
on rivers and harhors, the committee on ship
ping will doubtless be one of prominence, and it
is whispered about the Capitol thatit is created
upon the special request and in the special in
terest of certain shipbuIders, who have already
so manipulated men and affairs about the House
as to secure the appointment on the committee
of "a majority of members known to be favorable
to their cont templated schemes. 1t is a suspicious
circumstance in connection with the creation of
this committee that certain old members not0ri-
ous for their relations with the lobby, have been
diligently laboring for its creation and their
appointment upon it.
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THE PROTEUs INQUIRY.
Testimony of Captain Powell and Lieuten-
ant Caziarc.

Testimony of Captain Powell and Lieuten-
ant Caziarc.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-.The Proteus court Of
inquiry re-assembled this morning. Captain
Powell, acting Chief Signal Officer during the
absence of General Hazen, testified that Lieu
tenant CaZiarc drew up what was known as
the supplemental Instructions" including or
ders Tor GaringtOn's conduct of the expedition
which the witness thought had been all settled
by the Chief Signal officer. 1t cont aimed Caz-
iarc's views--not the compilation OF the wishes
of General Hazen. The question OF leaving
stores at Littleton island was not discussed in
the presence of the witness. Lieutenant
Caziarc testified that one copy
of the supplemental Instructions was
given the Secretary of the Navy, and
IA second copy was prepared for General Hazen
The witness stated emphatically that the mem
orandum was among the papers submitted to
General HaZen for approval. He made inquiry
of General HaZtn two or three times in regard
to the memorandum. 1t WAS his recollection
that the first or second occasion General
Hazen replied that he had done nothing with it,
but the last time General Hazen replied that he
had taken it to the Navy Department, and the
instructions had been or would be prepared to
act In conformity with II. In giving copies OF
Garlington's instructions to the press before the
departure of the expedition the instructions
were not given out.
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A WILD BOY,
Blaine's Youngest Son Expelled from Col
lege for Drunkenness.

Blaine's Youngest Son Expelled from Col
lege for Drunkenness.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-Mr Blaine Is unfortu-
nate in his youngest son, James G., jr. The
young man has gotten into bad company and is
leading wild life. He was expelled from
Georgetown College to-day for drunkenness
"Jamie," as he is called is only seventeen years
old, and looks even younger. He has been petted
at home and allowed to have his own way. This
will account for many of his wild pranks Sew
eral years ago Jamie was expelled from pri-
vate schOo tor refusing to comply with the
rules. and two years ago he was suspended from
the training school at Exeter, New Hampshire.
He has been student at Georgetown College
since last spring. 1t is Jesuit school, and the
regulations are rather strict. A pupil once ex-
PEELED is never taken back, except in unusual
cases. 1t is not likely that young Blaine VIII he
readmitted to the college. The authorities put
up with many of his misdeeds until f0rbearance
ceased to be virtue The young man.is very
bright, and could, If he would apply himself
make a good record. Both Mr.. and Mrs Blaine
are nearly heart6rOken over their sons CON
duct,
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The question was not so much one of Irish lib
erty as of American decadence There never was
az insult more direct inexcusable than the re-
fusal of Lord Granville to consider the request
of the American nation. Suppose the President
on Friday night, had telegraphed Lowell: 81 de-
inand the respite of Patrick ODonnen for
ninety days, or diplomatic relations will be sus-
pended." If he had said that the blood Of the
nation would have been up, and if England had
sent her fleets they would have been met as they
have been met before,
Congressman BelfoTd indorsed the remarks OF
Mr.. Robinson, asserting that O'Donnrn had
done absolute justice i'll killing a sneak. Had he
been tried in Colorado the jury would have ac-
tered conspiracy and til en- gave away his CON-
rades to save his own life ought not to live.
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What the Pope Said to the American
Bishops in Private Talk.
Rough Treatment of Missionaries in China
Chapels Destroyed and WOrshipers
BeateH-Other Gable Notes.
SARAH BAENUM.S
A Free Fight and Scandal Caused by q
Satire on Bernhard

Free Fight and Scandal Caused by q
Satire Eernhardt.
PARIS, Dec. l9.-"Sarah Barnum," a satirical
biography of Sarah Bernhardr, by her former
friend, Marie Colombier, has caused duel
between friends OF the women and
a scandalous quarrel between the
actress and author Sarah incensed
at being described as u ''she Barnum" asked
the police to seize the book. The police replied
that she must seek redress through the civil trib-
unsls. Sarah, with her son, proce eded, on Tues
day, to Coombiers residence, and struck her
in the face with riding whip. Colombier fed,
pursued by Sarah, who smashed everything in
her way. Meanwhile, friends of the women in
dulged in free fight in another part of the
house. 1t is stated the affair Will lead to a num-
ber of dupla
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The closing-out sale of the j. A. Mckenzie stock has
reached the point where lines less broken and in
order close them entirely out possible have
subjected these goods to such further heavy reduction in
prices that would scarcely be possible to exaggerae the vast
superiority of these bargains anything the kind that
ever before offered in this city. .ee- >e~t
Below is brief schedule of these broken lines the number
overcos with their Sizes remaining each the original
price which achwa sold by Mr. Mckenzie and the reduced
prices which offer them The public invited to
inspect the goods and for themselves the literal truth of
these representations.
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THE GLASGOW DYNAMITERs.
Testimony to the Explosives and tho
Nature of the Fenian Oath

Testimony to the Explosives and the
Nature of the Fenian Oath
EDINBURG, Dec. 19.-At the trial. to-day, of
McDermott and others, for completely in the
dynamite outrases at Glasgow, DR.. Dupree, ad-
visor of the government on chemical subjects,
testified that the materials in the box belonging
TO Deasey, who was arrested at Liverpool, were
similar to those found in the box exploded at
the canal bridge on the Fossil Park road, Glas-
gov.
policeman testified to finding in the houses
of the prisoners several newspapers and docu-
ments showing sympathy with Irish agitation.
Wm. Lamie, who testified in Dublin against
his brother-in-law. Poole, who was executed
yesterday, explained the nature of the FeniHn
cath ana object OF the Fenian organization.
The case for the prosecution was closed with
Lamies testimony. The declarations of the
prisoners were general denial OF the charges
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-The Senate to-day con-
firmed the following nominations: Walter
Evans, Commissioner of Internal Revenue;
Albert U. WyInan, Treasurer of the United
States; Edward o. Graves, Assistant Treasurer
of the United States; Richard Gibbs. of New
York, minister resident and consul-general to
Bolivia Charles. B. Frael, secretary of legation
to Brazil; VIM. T. Strong, secretary of legation
to Vienna; Jacob F.Walther, collector OF internal
revenue for the Nineteenth district of Pennsyl
vana; Matthew Il. Barr, of Erie, Pa, and Henry
Ward, Of Leadville, Col, Indian inspectors.
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Two Women Murdered in Bed.

CLINTON, La, Dec. l9.-Jim George, coOred,
residing five miles from here, returned home
late last night, and found his daughter aged
seventeen, dead, and another woman mortally
wounded. The latter has since died. The crime
was committed by man who called at the
house, found the women in bed, and shot them
both Ed, Eli, cOored, has been arrested. Sus-
piciOn against him is strong.
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LOSSES BY FIRE.
Baltimore Warehouses Damaged to the
Amount of S15, 900

Amount of $55,OOO
BALTIMORE, Dec. 19.-There was a fire this
morning in three warehouses of the Baltimore
Warehouse Company. The entire fire depart
ment was at work. There were about 1000
bales of cotton in the buildings, much of which
was badly damaged, and great deal of it de-
strOyed. Shortly after 1 O'Clock the fire was
under control. Warehouse NO. was completely
burned; also, the third story of warehouses; Nos
and 8. The south wall and gable of warehouse
No fell. severely injprng two trncknen. The
damage is estimated. at ST5,0 900. The ware
houses were filed with cotton, canned goods
and tin plate. The warehouse company is fully
insured.
The names of the firemen hurt by the falling
wall are Captain william Dunn, Joseph "
Daugherty and Bradley.
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THE GREAT SIOUX RESERVATION.

4S,024 Square Miles and Hardly Six Acres
Cultivated-Dakota's Petition,
WASHINGTON, Dec 1S.-Great pressure will be
brought to bear on this Congress for the open
ing up of the great Sioux reservation in DOkota.
A number of petitions have already heen pre-
sented on the subject, and it is understood del
egation from Dakota VIII be here after the holi-
days to urge, in connection with division and ad-
mission, the Opouing IN of this vast scope OF
country to public settlements. The cesslon by