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eTsl expression of opinion favored the old
tariff on wool, and A. NJ. Garland. of Illinois,
came in for some denunciation, the charge
being made that he allowed the National
Wool growers Association to fall to pieces. the
result being a reduction oil tue tariff on wool, i'll
the interest of manufacturers of wooden fab
rics. Hon. George L. Converse, Democratic con-
gresham, OF Ohio, addressed the convention,
favoring the restoration of the old tariff on
wool Before adjourning for the afternoon 1t
was resolved TO appoint delegates TO the Ma
tional WOo-grOwers' Association, which holds its
annual meeting tomorrow.
Az the evening session the convention organ
lied by the election OF Hon. c. Delauo, of OHIO,
president, and Mr.. Markham, secretary. It was
agreed present this list of officers to the ma
t1onal association at the meeting tomorrow,
and if accepted officers of that body the as
ISOLATION formed to-day would abandon its or
ganlzation; If not an independent organization
would stand.
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BUSINESS TROUBLES.

Failure of Heavy Wooden House in New
York for 81 900 900.
NEW YORK. Sept. 25.-An assignment for the
benefit of creditors fled to-day in the
county CLERKS OIL ee by Ferdinand Mayer and
Benjamin Mayer composing the firm of F.
Mayer & Co., woolens, No 80 White street. TO
Simon Danzg, giving preferences to the amount
of about S910,513. Preferences are principally
account of accommodation notes and money
loaned. The assignee expressed the belief that
the liabilities wonld exceed 81 600 900, and con-
sideTed it PROBABLE that the assets would not be
far short OF the firms debts He could assign
no cause for the suspension. The firm has been
in existence Tor twenty-five years, and It's bust
ness has been confined wholly To woolens.
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Railway Shop Burned.

PORT JERvIs, n. j., Sept. 25.- The extensive
shops of the New York, Lake Erie & Western
here were discovered to be on fire this evening.
1t started in the black smith department. The
fire spread rapidly, famed by strong west
wind, ana is now going toward the lower shops
and business part of the village. But little can
be done, owing to the small water supply,
LATER-The fire is entirely under control. The
buildings burned are the blacksmith shop, rail
shop. sand house. b0ltb house and stationary
en- CINE building. Several ears We're also burned.
The fire started at one of the FORCES in an I'M
known manner, aud before stream could be
turned on was beyond control. IL was only by
the greatest exertion that the firemen saved the
remaining buildings, Loss about $4,000; in
surance unknown
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-26
The Connecticut Murder Case.

sTRATFoRD Conn, Sept. 25.-The hearing in
the Rose Clark Amber case was resumed this
morning. Walter Davis testified; did not say he
saw Lewis in a carriage the night Of the muir
der as had been alleged. II he had said so 1t
was only doue as joke. Edward Roberts testi-
fed that he had resided with Rose when living
with Amber, but never saw any difficulty be-
tween them he said Rose often went riding
with Lewis then, but Amber appeared to think
nothing of it. Charles Mallory, arrested last
night an important witness against Lewis
was not called, but the substance of his testi-
mony could not be obtained from the coroner
1t is limited that his testimony is very damaging
TO Lewis. VIM. Lewis, Roses lover, was present
at the inquest. He appeared nervous and un-
easy, and will probably be called. Mallory is
still detained
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ated with flowers and greenery, aud British and
American flags intertwned at the back of the
table at which the guests of the evening sat. 1t
was very elaborate spread, and
about $50 representative people sat at the
tables. At the conclusion of the astronomical
portion of the feast Judge DruIBmond, OF the
United States Court, who presided, introduced
the guest of the evening in few
apt words. Lord Colerdge replied in
most happy vein of mingled humor
and wisdom upon incidents and Impressions con-
nected with his visit to America, aud at the con-
cluslon was greeted most heartily, the guests
rising and applauding wildly, An address was
also made by Hon. E. B. Washburn and other
well-Rnown citizens.
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A Diference of Oninion

WASHINGTON. Sept. 25.-The civ1l-serViee com
missioners have not yet replied to Secretary
Folger's inquiry as to the preference
to be given hOnorably discharged veterans of
the late war in making appointments. 1t is
understood that they consider that the law
itself leaves no room for doubt OH this question,
but that they disagree with Secretary Folger as
to there being an equality between the four per-
sons certified to him from among whom to make
his selection, when sach persons do not rate
equally in their examinations. f.
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BOSTON, Sept. 25,-AbOut O'Clock this morn
ing Nellie Currie, twenty-six years of age, en-
pfoyed as cook at Perkins's cafe, was shot and
killed by her husband, Richard Currie, at the
doorway of her lodgings. Mrs. CurrIe re.
turning from her work, and 1t is supposed her
husband had been awaiting her return. The
couple have not lived together for some time,
but have occasionally met. After firing Currie
ran, but was captured by certain persons pass
ing and turned over to the police. Mrs. Currie
had an excellent reputation, but Richards rec
ord Is not good. No motive is known for the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-26
LATE RAILWAY NEWS.

Another Move in the Passenger-Rste War
by the Panhandle.
CHICAGO, Sept. 25.-In the war ON passenger
rates between Chicago and Ohio river points,
and intermediate places, the Panhandle will to-
morrow announce aggressive movement
against the L., N. A. q c. by making the follow
ing eut-rates to competitive points in In
diana not heretofore affected: Lafay-
ette, 81; Gosport. $780, Crawfordsvile,
81 .25; Reynolds, 81; Greencastie, $780, and like
reductionsto Monticello and other points In In
diana and Ohio south and southeast. The points
mentioned and others reached by east and west
lines crossing both the Panhandle and Louis
VILE, New Albany Il Chicago, and the rates
made are local fares from the oints of intersec-
ton with the Panhandle, which in affect
amounts to carrying the passengers free from
Chicago 10 the points of intersection.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-26
znIu Chiefs in vheir Own Defense.

DUBLIN, Sept. 25.-At the trial of Chief Man,
poor and Mopech, for treason to the Transvaa
government, the former claimed in his defense
that he was reduced to his present position by
Great Britain, leaving him and Chief Secocorni
10 struggle fer the supremacy.
Mopech, In his defense. claimed that he was
an independent chief and not subject to the ju-
ris6iction of the Transvaal government.
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Hayden Is Thanked.

DUBLIN, Sept. 25.-At the National League
meeting at Loughrea, county Galway, last eve
ming, Robert Hayden, the American journalist,
who delivered seditious speech at meeting
there in August, to the Shepherds League for
Protection against Employers in the West of Ire
land was presented with an address of thanks.
The speech delivered in August by Hayden
contained the following: "Terribe Outrages are
Inflicted upon you Unless you watch we'll the
landlords and get your rights from them, you
are towards"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-26
DAILY WEATHER BULLETIN.

WAR DEPARTMENT.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, A. M
For Tennessee and the Ohio Valiey-Fair
weather. north to west Winds becoming variable,
stationary or sligh5 rise of temperature in the
east portions, higher barometer
For the Lower Lake Region-Fair weather,
southwest to northwest winds. stationary or
slight rise of temperature, rising barometer in
the eastern portions.
For the Upper Lake Region-Fair and slightly
warmer weather, winds shifting to south and
west followed by falling barometer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-26
Counterfeitinc Outfit Captured.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 25-Detective officers
captured one of the most complete counterfeit
ing outfits ever seen on this coast, and arrested
the operator, a young giving the name s..
F. Epson. His real name is supposed to be PEN
ten. from Ohio. The outfit consisted of drop
press, So dies and steel punches When arrested
Epson claimed that the machine was a new
prOspecting battery. his invention.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-26
A Kansas Murderer Arrested.

WICHITA, Kan, Sept. 25.-Bob. Perry, Texas
desperate charged with the murder of Man
mama Hart, ;.t Hunnewell, Kan. Aug. 81, 1882.
was brought to this city by United States Mar
shall j. L Crosier, of Texas, who had arrested
him near Dallas, where he had preliminary ex-
animation before the United States commits
sOner, and was bound over for trial in the United
States District Court at Wichita.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-26
General Gresham's Recommendations.

Washington Special.
Officials of the Postoftiee Department say that
Postmaster-general Gresham will, in his forth
coming report take stronger grounds in favor
of the adoption of the postal telegraph system
than any of his predecessors. Mr. Gresham will
also urge the establishment of postal SAVINGS
bank system, similar to that now in operation in
England, which has been found to work very
successfully.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-26
Cable Notes.

Camille Barrere has been appointed French
eonsul-general to Egypt
Simeon Charles Hadley, alderman for Castle
RayaFd, has been elected Lord Mayor of London
The Emperor and royal visitors were present
again yesterday at the military maneuvera
The movements of the troops brilliantly
executed.
Baron Beaufort and Viscount ST. Armand
fuught duel at Paris, and the latter was ser-
ously wounded. Two japanese residents also
engaged in a duel, and one was slightly
wounded,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-26
De Lesseps,s CanaI SEQUENCES.

LONDON, Sept 25.-The Standards Paris spe-
cial SAYS the British government will again
enter into negotiations with the suez Canal Com
pany relative to the proposed new canal. The
chief superintendent of work of the Panama
Canal Company submitted reports. The indica-
lions are that the canal will be finished in 1888.
subscriptions will be opened ON Oct. for 600, 00C
obligations of 500 francs each at 285 francs.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-26
New Receiver for the Narrow Gauge

BOSTON. Sept. 25.-Judge Baxter, of the
United States Supreme Court, Ohio district, has
notified Judge Drummond, of the Indiana and
Illinois district, that Saturday next he will
remove Dwight from the receivership of the
Toledo Cincinnati 81 ST. Louis railroad system
of roads in Ohio He has asked Judge Drum
mond to meet him at Toledo, on Saturday, to
confer upon the question of appointing new
reepivpr for the entire system,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-26

BOSTON, Sept 25-Boston 8, Buffalo 5.
PEORIA, H., Sept. 7-SaGinaw z. Peoria 4.
troit 8.
PROVIDENCE Sept. 25.-Clevelands 8, Provi-
dence 2.
sPRINGFIELD, H., Sept. 25.-Grand Rapids IL,
Sprinfield 3.
NEW YORK Sept 25.-New York TO- Chicago
IL. Game called at end OF seventh inning on
account of darkness.
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Boston, Sept. 25.-The storm last night and
this morning did about So 900 damage to the
gardens, out-houses, orchards and ornamental
trees in South Boston. A large number of yachts
of the South Boston Y scht Club got adrift, and
a number of them were badly damaged by col
IisiOns. Several were probably lost. A tug was
forced to cut loose from loaded scOw, which
went ashore on Spectacle island.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-26
Marnnis Tsenc,s Proposals.

PARIS, Sept. 25.-The Temps says Marquis
TseDg's proposals for the settlement of the ex-
listing difficulties between France and China
comprised tine annexation of AMMAN, far as
remainder of TonquiD; the Red river to be open
TO The commercial world.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-26
Murdered and Burned

AsHvILLE, o., Sept. 25.-The small Jail at this
little town was burned yesterday, and one per
son. name unknown, burned to death. He
an umbrella member, and claimed to come from
the Dayton Soldiers Home. He had cousidera-
bic money, and it Is thought he murdered
and the building burned to conceal the crime.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-26
The ParnelI Campaign.

DUBLIN, Sept. 25.-The Parnellite campaign in
county Tyrone began to-day, at strahone
and Pomeroy, where Thomas Power O'Con-
nor NJ. p. for Galway, and Mr.
Small, NJ. P. for Wexford, addressed the meet.
ings. There were no disorders. Over 100 police
officers were drafted to county Tyrone TO aid in
IraanrYino order.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-26
Fatal Accident to- q Railway Train

BUCHAREST, Sept. pa railway train from
Para for Constantinople was thrown from the
track near Verciorova several carriages demol-
tshed, and many persons killed aud wounded,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-26
WnoI Growers in Council.

CHICAGO. Sept. 25.-In response TO the call is
sued by the officers of the several Stare wool
growers associations, about fifty delegates to the
national convention met here to-day. The ses-
sion this afternoon was rather informal, A gen
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-26
GeneraI sherman,s Retirament

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25.-General Sherman has
fixed upon the LIST of November as the date upon
which he will turn over the command to General
Sheridan and practically retire to civil life, al
though he wilt not be placed on the retired list
of the army until the Sih of February.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-26
Anxious Position of Foreigners at Canton.

CANTON, Sept 25-The trial of tidewaiter Lo-
gan, charged with being concern
ed in originating the recent riots here,
began to-day. The feeling of ankle 3
continues undated. The native mob
remains sulleu, biding it's time. This
protecting torces alone restrain gem
eral attack on foreigners. mere
spark at any moment may occasional confagra-
ton, the extent of which it Is impossible
to foretel Preparations at the forts continue.
The foreigners are greatly irritated against the
French for having caused the present anxious
of aft
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-26
STORM AND WIND.
Vessels Lost on Lake Huron During Gale
on Monday Night.

DETROIT, Mich, Sept. %, There was heavy
gale on Lakes Erie and Huron last night No
disasters are reported from the former. On
Huron, the steam barge East Saginaw. going up
light, struck on the reef off Sand Beach last
night, and sunk near Three Rock Falls. The
crew were rescued. The barge Conemaugh
and barge Arizona are ashore The Grindstone
City, Torrent aud Monlstigue lost large raft of
timber off Sand Beach during the night The
schooner Lucy j. Clark, up bound, went ashore
at Cheboyg gan There is large fleet of vessels
at that point, also at sand Beach.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-26
A Clothing Firms Failure.

NEW YORK, Sept. 25.-Samue. Levy, Julius
Levy and Augustus Levycomprisng the firm
of Levy Bros & Co., clothiers, No. 472 Broad
way-fed an assignment to-day for the benefit
of creditors to Solomon II. K. Kohn, and giving
preference to the amount of about S900,O 900.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-26
The Times on the Congo Question.

LONDON, Sept 25.-The Times discusses
the Congo question. 1t claims that
DE Brazza's mission is practically a
failure. The King of the Belgians, it says, with
magnificent liberaliuy, opened the Congo to the
whole world, and to the whole world 1t must be
kept open.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-26
A Schooner Sunk with All Her Crew

from Buffalo says: During terrible storm last
night on Lake Erie the schooner York State
went down with all hands The crew consisted
of Captain Hayes and SIX men. The schooner
W As loaned with IL. 900 bushels of wheat.
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prohibition. It has 81 900 inhabitants, but the
jail is empty, and there 10 not a single criminal
case TO be tried at this term of the court.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-26

CHICAGO, Sept. 25.-Leadine business and pro
iessianal men rendered banquet to Lord Chief
lnstice Coleridge, at the Grand Pacific Hotel,
tonight, The dining hall was tastefully decor
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-26
a new York Carriagemaker ASSIGNS.

NEW YORK. Sept. 25.-Chares W. F. Dare,
carriseemaker, on COurtlandt street, filed an
| assignment to-day for the benefit of creditors
giving preferences amounting to S29,2I1.
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rulings of Comfort and JOY.

Publishers everywhere are daily receiving let
ters from their subscribers pfaising the wonder
ful pain cure, st. Jacobs OH All agree that IL
cOHquers pain.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-26
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.

Conference of Cotton Workers to Arrange
the Scale of Wages.
LONDON, Sept. GA meeting of the joint
committee of cotton splnners, manufacturers
and operatives of Northeast Lancashire is to be
held at Manchester to-day to confer upon the
depressed condition OF the cotton trade. The
principal object of the conference is to arrange
the scale of wages. The market for cotton goods
Is admitted to be suffering from over-product1on.
The masters propose to effect a reduction of
wages which proposition the workmen avow
they will resist to the utmost of their ability.
They suggest to the masters thabInstead OF re
ducing wages. production he curtailed by work
ing the factories upon short time. The result OF
the conference is awaited with great anxiety by
all parties III terested.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-26

MRS. AMANDA LAWSON, era Words ville Mont
gomery county, was cured of general debility by
Browns Iron Bitters,
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I Time, 2:24 e, 2:26l9, 2:23 Z, 2:25. 2:25l9.
Seven horses entered for the $50 race but only
two, Pilot Knox and Middleton, ir, started. ow-
ing TO failure to arrive in season. Pilot Knox
won in straight heats, bnt the second heat was
close. Time, 2;32l2, 2:32, 2:30l4
Between heats JAY Eye See was exhibited
upon the track and heartily applauded. He
trotted warming-up heat 10 2:294, and was
then given a trial to beat bis record. The con-
ditions were not favorable, however, and the
attempt was unsuccessful. The quarter was
made in ga; half 1:0714 threequarters, 1:44 Il;
mile, 217la He will have smother trial to-
morrow,
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The Stallion Races at Boston.

BOSTON, Sept. 25.-The Wesley P. Balch stall
lion races were inaugurated at Beacon Park to-
day. The attendance was quite large. Owing
to yesterdays rain the track was heavy in
places, which made unusually fast time for tine
track out of the question. The 22o class was
very interesting. Four started-Kentucky
Wilkes, Romero, Maxey Cobb, and Onawa. In
the third heat Wilkes broke on the back-stretch,
and finished second, but was set back for ruC-
ming. The fifth and decisive heat was close
and exciting, but Kentucky Wilkes sue
ceeded in putting his nose in
front just before reaching the wire,
aud won; Onawa second, MaXey Cubb third,
Romero far behind Summary 2:2O class:
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SteaInhlhip Arrivals.

NEW YORK, Sept. 25-Arrved: Rialto, from
Hull; Scythia, from Liverpool; Labrador, from
HaVre
LONDON. Sept. 25,-Arrived: Cynthia from
Montreal; Gilbert. State OF Indiana and Neckar,
from New York
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What Local Option Does.

Maximum temperature. CO. o; wuu'uum temper
azure, 4S5.
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The Pittsbnrg Fair Races.

PTTTsBURG, Sept 25-The attendance on the
first day of the exposition races was fair, the
weather was uneomfOrtably chilly and the track
heavy. The first race. $50 class. purse $500,
was postponed after the fourth heat on account
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Local observations
INDIANAPoLIs. Sent. 25.
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Columbus (Ga.) sun and Enquirer.
Newman Superior Court is now in session, and
the county makes "a fine showing of the result OF
The Portland daily press., 1883-08-09
Regimental Reunion.

The Fifth Maine Regiment Association, eel.
ebrated their sixteenth reunion yesterday at
Greenwood Garden. Nearly fifty members
we're present with their ladies. The following
were elected officers for the ensuing year:
President-Capt. T. FL. Pillsbury.
Vice Presidents-Frank NJ. Smith, Frank f.
Kimball, Edwin Phinney.
Secretary and Treasurer Capt. Geo. e.
Brown.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Nathan Walker.
Chaplain-Capt A. L. DeeriDg.
Committee of Arrangements for next Reun-
ion-Capt. Geo. E. Brown, Capt. B. A. Nor
ton, James G.. Sanborn, Daniel. W. Scribner,
John W. Jordan.
The mothers, wives and children OF the
members were made honorary members of
the association.
The thanks of the association were voted TO
Mr.. Knowlton and Mr.. Bracket of Green
wood Garden for their untiring efforts to make
their stay pleasant
This was pronounced by all present to be the
most enjoyable reunion they ever had.
1t was voted to hold two or three days en-
campment at one of the islands in Portland
harbor next August.