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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-04-03
Effects of the Ohio Flood.

ST. LOUIS, April 2.-The officers of the gov
,rnment steamer Lilly, which arrived at
Cairo yesterday, after a trip down the Ohio
distributing relief to sufferers by the late
food in that river, say 100000 would not
won the loss by the overflow between Lou
and Cairo. Hundreds of farms have
fifteen inches of pure sand deposited
their entire area, and fences, outhouses
,ther buildings. besides grains and other
J, have been swept away.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-04-03

PHILADELPHIA, April 2.-The case of the
executors of Noble, Hanmett and others
against the estate of the late Judge Asa
to-day. The suit involves about So, 100000,
and originated through the association of
Judge Packer with Jonah Noble and Barna-
bas Hammett and in commission partner
ship in this city. The claim of Noble and
Hammett is for two-tenths interest in the
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company, which,
it is claimed, Judge Packer extended to
Mauck Chunk by reason of advancement
from them
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-04-03
GENERAL AND PERSONAL.
Appointments by the President.

WASHINGTON, April 2.-The President to-
day appointed Martin s. Chandler, of Min
nesota, to be Surveyor-general of Minnesota,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-04-03
The President Limited to Ten Days.

the Attorney-general upon the question
whether the President can fill the vacancy
caused by the death of the Postmaster-general
by temporary appointment for a longer
period than ten days is said at the White
House to be substantially with the opinion
of Attorney general Devens in the case where
the office OF Secretary of the Navy became
vacant in 1880. In that opinion Mr.. Devens
held that the period tor which vacancy can
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-04-03

,osE of Cough Bush. taken at bedtime, slops
4 during the night.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-04-03

Total cash in Treasury. .-.... $315, ,034. .9S3
Debt less cash in Treasury 81 ,576, ,931 ,2SS
Decrease of debt during mouth. 9,344, ,S26
Decrease since June 80, 1892. Ill 1888, l72
Current liabilities
Interest due and unpaid. 1,606,257
Debt on which interest has ceased 10,751, 1876
Interest thereon Observation-Disclosures. 3S6,453
Gold and silver certificates. 152,595,051
u. s. notes held for the redemp-
tion of certificates of deposit. 9,715,000
Cash balance available Mar. .'S3. lao, 15O.O26
Total ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 5,034 1888
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-04-03
THE PUBLIC DEBT STATEMENT.
The Decrease for March Over Nine Millions
of Dollars.

WASHINGTON, April 2.-Following is re-
capitulation of debt statement issued to-day:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-04-03
Available assets

Cash in Treasury y.......$ 315,034,993
Bonds issued to the Pacific Rail
road Companies, interest pay
able in lawful money, principal
outstanding. ug............. 64,623,512
Interest accrued, not yet paid. 969,352
Interest paid by United States. 57,2S3,3S8
Interest repaid by companies by
transportation service. 16,436,332
By cash payments per cent.
of net earnings 655, 1893
Balance of interest paid by
United States es.............. 4O,191,856
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-04-03
Revenues, Free Delivery, Railway Service,
Star Routes. Public Buildings, ETC.,
in This State-Military Strength.
Decision of the Attorney-General on
the Vacancy in the Cabinet.
The President to Leave for Florida on
Wednesday-Public Debt Statement
General Items of Interest.
INDIANA STATISTICS.

The Postal Service in This State-Indiana's
High Ratio of General Intelligence-Rec-
ord of the Two Senators.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-03

starting buoy grand stand with seating
capacity OF 5000, and il this Is found TO
be insufficient additional seats will be
erected. We will also have placed in front
OF the grand stand q large flag
staff with number Of flags
of color to correspond with that
worn by the different crews and osrsmen.
At this point telegraph office will be To-
Gated having connection with offices placed
at the buoys OF the different osrsmen, and
as they pass these points, their positions
IN the race will be at once te legraphed to
the office at the grand stand, and BY the
attendants there displayed from the staff
by means of the different oolored flags.
The colors Of all the crews and oarsmen
will be printed and distributed before the
races, and il is hoped that by this method
spectators at the starting buoy will be kept
sccurstely informed OF the respective posi-.
tions of the scullers throughout the entire
race
Reporter-"Have you arranged for the
accommodation of ladies who may intend
witnessing the sport?"
Mr.. Price-"Ies, sir; that has all been
attended to; q sufficient number of cars OF
each train, both 10 and from the races, will
be reserved exclusively for the ladies. This
with the seats set apart for their accommo.
dation at the grand stand will, think,
prevent the possibility OF their being at
all annoyed or inconvenienced. There
will also be-" said Mr.. Price, "a large
number of policemen on the grounds e,ch
day 10 maintain order and insure to all
visit OF unmarried pleasure. No expense
will be spared, on our part, to make the
affair grand success and q thoroughly
enjoyable treat TO all lovers OF aquatic
sports who may attend the races"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-03
cARIISIE'S ATTITUDE.
An Interview with the Kentucky
Statesman.

LOUISVILLE, September "A special to
the Courier. Journal from Frankfort says:
Hon. and Mrs. Jno. G. Carlisle are here,
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Will Saffell and
will remain until after the inauguration Of
Governor Knott. In conversation with
he CouTier-Journal correspondent Mr..
Carlisle said his candidacy for the United
States Senate is Just as il had always been,
that it would be ridiculous in him to say
he would not accept such a high position
il people should confer the honor upon
him, but il would be untrue to say he was
a candidate in the sense in which it is
commonly viewed-button-ho and
trickstering for the vote of the General
Assembly.
He said he knew nothing Of Captain
Rlackburn's intention to decline the race
for the Speakership and was first sP-
prised of it by the Courier Journal,
which was brought to him at the
Springs; that he does not yet know Capt.
Blsckburns intention respecting his vote
and influence excepting that he is opposed
TO Mr.. Randall. Regarding the latter he
said that whilst he is somewhat crafty
within the lines of party organization he
is still politically honorable and too good
Democrat TO think of seeking the Speaker
ship at the hazard OF party interest and
that viewing the race in that
light the present indications
gave him reasons to oeffeve Mr.. Randall
would not permit his name before the eau.
Gus for he knows he will suffer defeat. 1t
is true complications may yet arise OF
which am ignorant and have
no doubt Mr.. Randall will endeavor
10 draw some Southern or Western
member into the race, in order TO break
into my ranks, out since it requires 99 to
nominate, aud have already many more
pledged votes than any other candidate,
snd nearly enough to secure the nomina-
ton, ! think it very probable | will re-
ceiye the honor of being the next Speaker.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-03

WHY She WAS NOT APPOINTED.
The storS of Lucy Horizons Treasury
Experiences

WAsHIShToN, d. c., September miss
Lucy Wilton Rhett Horton, who was
prominently before the public several
years ago IN connection with her suit for
breach of promise of marriage against and
subsequent shooting Of son of Senator
Morgan, again comes to the surface with
threats ofssimilar treatment against GER
tain Treasury officials who have denied
her requexts for appointment. She has in
the last few days stated TO many persons
that the reason she cannot get a place is
that Appointment Clerk Butler is annoyed
with herfor the manner in which she
Certain Letter
which, she alleges. he wrote to her Inquiry
at the Treasury department develops the
fact that This same letter has been the sub.
ject of az investigation made by the chief
of the se@et service at the request OF Secre.
tary Folger. The fact developed at this in
quiry wsre that Miss Horton had persis-
tently vis ted Mr.. Buffers room and been
as frequshtly informed that he could not
do anything towards giving her place.
The letter was handed to her by colored
messenger in the corridor near this room,
with the remark that Mr.. Butler had sent
il. The substance of the letter was as fol-
lows: 81 eannot talk with you here. Meet
me at even tonight at the corner OF
TwelfthTSdD d streets, when / will tell you
what I can 40 Tor you % ,ffiis letter she
showed to several persons, including Hon.
Samuel Shellabarger, who had acted as her
counsel. 1t was unsigned, unaddressed,
and written ia pencil. Mr.. Shellabarger
told her that he did not think Butler was
That Kind OF Man,
but that if he was and had written it,
which he doubted, the kindest thing to
him and the best way Of showing him that
she was not that kind OF woman, was 10
return the letter to him. She sent it back
addressed to him. Mr.. Butler was away
on bls vacation at the time. On his re.
turn he heard OF the letter, but failed to
find il or anyone who would acknowledge
having received it. He finally requested
Secretary Folger TO have the matter inves.
ti0ated. Then his assistant, Mr.. Eaton.
produced the letter which he said be had
found among his private papers with the
seal broken. Letters written by Mr.. But
Ter and every clerk in his division were
submitted 10 two experts along with the
note in question, the letters being nun.
bercd with the signatures removed. The
result was that they picked out four let.
ters, which afterwards proved TO have been
Written by Eaton,
as having been penned by the same hand
as the note. This development caused a
a rupture between Messrs. Butler and Ea-
ton, and the latter was transferred to the
bureau OF revenue marine, OF which he is
now assistant chief The report was laid
before Secretary Folger, but no action was
taken upon il.
The recent threat by Miss Horton to
shoot Mr.. Butler arose from the fact that
he peremptOrily refused 10 withdraw his
opposition 10 her appointment,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-03
M.Gavy's v,na4saaion-
Correspondence cf he RegiSa>v.


wrs7nB, August 3l.--In todays kD'ifs'
7ye (FriGsyl there sppears the following
srticie-" Weston whisky and Teschers,
Weston. August 29.--L uOtics that w. Ii.
grGars gets into the serpent business,
Itbis is the season, 1 beIsys.l as TO my
report Of his remarks in the Teachers In
sti,ut,, on che question Of whisky. The
facts are IS stated them He was called
20 Order, and be did apologize. Any reader
OF the RISnTER Is Tsisrred the Professors
Hodges and Kidd, who conducted ths
Insi,ute, or 10 Superintendent West
IL any OF these gentlemen say
uy report which appeared in Aon-
dA,'s RIGpIEK) Of Nr. McttAry'o remarks
were incorrect, be can easily procure my
name and address" Not wishing 10 80
uors OF bis serpentry-ttor-ev rssdsf of
the EIaISfxn here noticed his coiIrs< eager
10 bripg in that "I was called TO usdsr and
did spologire"j We don't deny tie apology
We append the following and demand hts
other nsme on his own propostDn:
WKsIoS, Ansast 81, ls-A
The undersigBea desires tos'ats that W.
r Mct;sry did mt defend either whisky
| drinking or whisky driEksrs,' as stated hJ
ibe RE6IsTpz Of Monday. 10 the deoaie De
tween him and T. z Hodge, at tbs lasn
tute held here in Weston week before iss'
| I'M. WET, Co. Supt
Ths stssnce Of Pros Kidd and Hodge
deElI,r NE Of their pames
! Truly, W. ID. Ac1hEf.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-03
The Coming Boston Exhibition.

BosToN, September 2.-An Informal
gathering of the guests of the executive
committee of the foreigc exhibition, in.
Guiding Mayor Palmer, representatives OF
the press, the city councils and visitors
from the continent, was held at the expo.
stion building this evening. The NAM
moth halls were beautifully lighted with
ol--.Tir., EcAhlbits, whicn ale ~"
displayed, although far from compile
ton. Noteworthy features are japanese
specimens OF native handiworK, lacqrered
vases and quaint pieces of pottery, the
wonderful collection of paintings by old
masters in the Italian corner, the Persian
tapestries, with many from France, au-
thentiCated GObelins and the entire Aus
trian show. Matters OF preparation are in
a crude state, many goods still remaining
unpacked because OF delay IN the invoices,
but in a fortnight it is expected all will be
ready for public exhibition.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-03
FRANK JAMES TRIAL.
The Evidence I'm q Most Remarkable
Case All In.

GALLATIN, Mo-, September THE State
examined witnesses IN rebuttal In the FRANK
James trial. s. T. Brosius, an attorney and
witness for the defense, who was on the
train, was recalled, and numerous wit
pesses who were there were introduced,
who impeached his testimony. Mrs. Sarah
Hite testified that there was no physical
resemblance between Wood Hite and Frank
James. Silas Morris testified that Wood
Hlte was not as tall as Frank James, and
bore little resemblance to him. Major J.
II, MCGEE, who was on the train at Win
ston, was put on the stand, but his eyi-
dence was not material. This closed the
case, and court adjourned until Monday,
when arguments viii commence.
The evidence has closed in the most re-
markable criminal trial that ever occurred
in Missouri courts. All who have heard
the testimony admit the State has made a
yery strong case against Frank James. So
far as the facts elected by the testimony
is concerned, they are greatly in favor of
the State. The case, however, will be strong
ly fought in the argument, the defense urg.
ing the bad character of the States chief
witness. Dick Liddell, and the Ford family.
As regards the selection Of the jury, it Is
generally considered that the defense Sc
cured AMI advantage over the State. The
court has announced that eight hours will
be allowed each side in argument. Prose
cuting Attorney Wallace, of Kaasas city
will close for the State, and Governor john
son conclude the argument for the defense.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-03
Fatal RAILWAY Accident.

BALTIMORE, September "A collision
occurred at Highland Park station on the
Western Maryland railroad this morning
between the regular and extra, freight
train. The regular train stopped on acc'
count of hot box, and few minutes af-
terward was run INTO by the extra. The
brakeman had gone back to warn the ex-
ira before the crash. Joseph CruSe' en-
rineer of the extra, jumped from the en-.
CINE and escaped with a sprained ankle.
Nm. Abeil, brakeman, was killed. Jos,
D. Dorsey, cattle drover, was fatally, in
iured VIM. F. Leigh, fireman, was 9 lightly
injured. The verdict of a coroner's jury
charged that the collision was the result oil
gross negligence.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-03
WITHOUT A CASE.
The Georgia Ku.KIuX Cases Dismissed
by the Federal Court.

by the Federal Court.
Macon, ia, September The last OF
the trials growing out OF the TwisgS cOun'
" ku k.uxing case was settled IN the Uni
ted States Commissioners Court - day.
Nester lay the case OF Solomon Coleman
cOlOred) VS.. Heard Sims and Perry broth
ers was dismissed. The prosecution charged.
on COleman's statement, that the prisoners
went 10 his house in the night time, drove
him some distance under drawn pistols,
tied his hands and and feet and Viii tipped
him sOundly with buggy trace. A ter
the whipping Coleman SAID he walked to
Macon and reported the case to the police
aud United States Marshal Lock.
On his statement warrants were issued
and the prisoner was brought before Com
missioner w. W. Brown.
The defense introduced no witnesses, but
argued that the whipping had not been
administered on acCOunt OF color, that the
state Of Georgia had no Legislation hostile
TO negroes, that its laws covered The case
and that the United States had no jurisdic
tIOn.
After full hearing Commissioner Brown
dismissed the case and discharged the pris.
OnPrs.
Coleman is a South Carolina negro, who
worked his way into Georgia and lived for
two years near Marietta. lie went to
Twiggs county, where he worked by the
day. One day he came to Macon, became
diSordery and worked out a ten DAYS
sentence in the chain.gang. He
went back to Twiggs, and, hsy-
ing only eighty cents, took con-
tract for a fish pond for Sl35. He offered
laborerS 81 per day, drawing them from the
plantations in the neighborhOod. Know
my his inability to pay, the young men
grew inceused and reSOrted TO this method
of bettsriug matters.
After the arrest OF the prisoners, Cole
man endeayOred to leave the city, but was
arrested by order of the United States
Marshal. Having been searched, he was
found to have so. He said il was given
him by DIR. Bull and Mr.. Bond to leave the
city. Bull aud Bond were arrested for
tam mpering with a wILnsss, anu we're to-
day bound over 70 appear at the next term
of the United States Circuit Court.
This disposes Of the sensational reports
i'm the Herald. The Federal officers de-
cided that the Government has no case.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-03
4 TREASURY TRAGEDY.
Chastity Discovery Ia one Of tho
Coal Vaults.
A LATE WASHINGTON sENsaTroN.
Watchman John Connolly Kills Himself With
His Colts Revolver hftef Reyeil-
ing His Wife ~ Paper
Placard.

WASHINGTON. September "A chastity
tragedy took place in the Treasury build.
ing last night. John Connolly, . watch
man on duty in the sub basement went on
at o'clock, TO be relieved by Henry Mar.
tin at midnight Martin went down at
l:i0 o'clock, but failed to find HIM In his
usual place. He looked in every nook and
corner of the corridors and stairway, and
was about to give up the search, when he
thought Of the coal vaults under the court
back Of the north entrance. Obtaining .
light he explored these. Lying on his
back on heap OF coal in one Of the vaults
we're the remains Of the man he had been
looking for.
Blood and Brains
were bespattered over his face, clothing aud
the walls and floor about him. On his
breast was pianed a large sheet OF internal
revenue paper, with some grossly obscene
language with regard TO his wife written in
irregular but legible characters, though tho
lower part Of the filthy epitsph Was so GOV.
cred with coal dust and blood as to be un.
decipherahle. II was truly horrible sight,
and Martin was nearly overcome by the
horror Of the situation. He at last man.
aged to call for help, His cries, however.
were powerless TO penetrate the dead walls
that lay between him and the living, aud
he had to ascend TO the main floor aud tell
His Terrible Tale
10 his comrades. The police and coroner
we're notified OF the occurrence. but the
body was lef; untouched unul morning.
The cause OF death vas evident His head
had fallen a little 10 the right aud =
gaping hole WAS exposed just behind tho
left ar, while one of the heavy Colts re-
volvers, with which all the watChmen are
armed, was. seen protruaing from under
the PROSTATE body.
No one had seen the miserable man since
he descended beneath the ground on his
solitary vigil, nor had sound disturbed
the monotony OF the watch Of those on thc
higher floors. Connolly was n man OF about
-, married aud with large family. lie
bad lived for twenty years in Washington.
residing lately at 1924 l. street. lie served
during the war and had a good army
record. His habits we're not notoriously
bad, though he was subject to heavy drink.
ing SPELLS None OF his comrades could
state v neither he was sober or not when he
wen, on duty. nor had any OF them noticed
al thing unusal in his manner Of late.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-03
An Illinois Attorney as n $4,000 De-
Ihnlter.

PEORIA, Ill, September lit has been
definitely stated that States Attorney
Loucks is a fugitive from justice, and is
short $40 900 in his public capacity and as
a Gu stodian Of private funds. 1t is stated
that an ignorant peddler named Jacob
Mendelson in 1879 placed 81 900 in his
hands, aud Loucks gave him bogus mort
cages for security, the nature OF which was
discovered only few days ago, and result
ed in tue disclosure of all his strategies.
LoucEs claims to have lost money in gamo.
ling with intimates in social and political
life. He has not been apprehepded.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-03
,,,,.. uoaa,cx. Illness.

CIN,IxNArI, September judge Hoad-
ley, Democratic nominee for Governor,
started st o'clock 10 night by the Pan
hsudle railway TO Philadelphia to glaes-
himself under the treatment of Dr. Lee
iholow, formerly his family PhyslcAE-
He goes by the advice OF DR.; w. ID. FAILS,
his family physician here, who says he is
Iaboring not only under malsrial trouble
but under severe if not serious nervous
prostitution. growing out of his arduous
labor in his campaign and the aHxiet.es
incident To il.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-03
Cha,nhnrh,s Mnnrners.

LONpON, September "A Paris dispatch
saws: A telegram from Frohsdorf says
Countess Chambord having expressed
wish that the position of chief molrner at
the funeral OF her husband be held by the
lstiers nearest relatives, the Count OF Paris
decided to return to Paris with other Or,
leanist Princess last night. Its to be noted
in connection with the above that the ques:
ton of precedence throughout has been oil
very delicate character. The Paris cores
pondent Of the times writing Saturday,
said the Orleanist Princess had not yet
seen any representative OF the EIuer
Branch Of the COurbOn family. Ihe count
of Bardi took to his bed before they arrived
at Frohsdorf and Don Carlos IS laid up
with cold near Laritz.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-03
Altering stolen Bonds.

New YORK, September 2.-Stephen Ray,
mond, alias Steve Marshall, was arrested
Yesterday on charge of forgery, consisting
of the slteration of numbers on the Union
Pacific RailroadCompay's coupons,supposed
to have been portion of bonds and cou-
pons stolen January 26, 1876, from the
Northampton, Mass, bank. Eighteen
months ago notice was received that at the
New York office of the UuiOn Pacific K. K.
Co. from Mr.. Hinokley, of Boston, that
coupons supposed to be part proceeds OF
the Northampton robbery had been offered
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-03
Thousands Say So.

Mr. W. 7. Atkins, Girard, Kan, writes.
81 never hesitate to recommend your Elec-
tric Bitters to my customers, they give en-
tire satisfaction and are rapid sellers
Electric Filters are the purest and best
medicine known aud will positively cure
Kidney and Liver complaints. Parity the
blood and regulate the bowels No family
can afford TO be without it. They will save
hundreds OF dollars in DOCTORS bills every
year. Sold at fifty cents bottle by IogSp
/ Co. Druggists, Bridge uOrneF.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-03
,n,icsofn Steer At the Hub.

BoSrOy, September While some cat.
tie were being loaded upon an English
steamer at the HoOsac tunnel dock In the
Charlestown district, a steer escaped and
ran at full speed down the street. Mr..
Barrett, of Reading was knocked down and
badly bruised. The steer ran to Cambridge,
endeavoriug to hook all who come in his
way. On reaching Cambridge he turned
back. and when near City square, Charles
town, attacked three young children, who
were terribly brdiSsd. lie then turned
down one Of the wharyes in the vicinity
and Jumped overheard. he was hnaliy
captured snd killed. Great excitement
prevailed, the streets being crowded.