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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-07
BRITISH POLITICS.

The Franchise Bill Receives the Royal APP
proval-Relief for Laborers.
LONDON, Dec. 6-In the House of Commons,
to-day, the Speaker announced that the royal
approval had been given to the franchise bill
The Liberal associations and electoral agents
continue to protest against the division of bor-
oughs into sections, under the new redistribution
tion of workingmens clubs protest against sec
tional representation. They say it will destroy
the caucus organization, and split the popular
vote.
Mr.. Chamberlain advises the Liberals of
Glasgow to make the municipal contests polit
icsi, and SO prepare the way for a parliamentary
contest
The Conservative papers are devoting much
attention to the revolt of the Radicals against
the singe-seat principle. The Parnellites cal
culate that they will be able to return eighty
five members to the House as soon as the redis
tribution bill goes into effect
United Ireland declares the redistribu-
ton bill will produce the most momentous
change in the British Constitution that has ever
been proposed by Parliament, and says it will
lead to the hnal triumph of the Nationalist
cause.
The committee Of the Commons which has
charge of the bill for relief of Irish laborers ad
vocates the granting to laborers of cheap leases
in perpetuity, at rents to be settled by land com
missioners. The committee is also in favor of
fixing a low rate of interest on loans. To the
Sexton member for Sligo, is appended. This
proposes that laborers be assisted to pay for
their holdings by levying national rate not ex-
ceedlng one penny on the pound.
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A DAMAGING STORM,
Western Pennsylvania Visited by Fierce
Wind and Heavy Rain-LOss of Life

PITTsBURG, Dec. GA terrific wind and rain
storm passed over western Pennsylvania at q
o'clock this evening, and, although it lasted but
five minutes, great damage was done to proper
ty In this city telegraph wires, swinging signs,
chimneys, etc. suffered severely, One sign,
four feet wide and covering the entire top of a
business house on Seventh avenue, was carried
away falling on woman named Pfaff and her
two children-Wilie aged six, and George,
three years old-who accompanied her The
boy was killed instantly, and the mother and lit
tie girl seriously, but, it is thought not fatally
injured. There were rumors OF accidents in
other parts of the city and in Allegheny, but
nothing definite has yet been received.
At Greensburg, Westmoreand county, the
roof of the courthouse was carried off but no
one was injured No reports of damage have
been received from other towns. The wires are
down in all directions, and the telegraph compa-
nies are experiencing great difficulty in hand
ling business.
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Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-Eb. Henderson and A.
H. Brown, are at the Ebbitt They arrived this
morning, and have beensin in consultation with
leading Indiana Democrats here. One of Hen
derson's friends said his mission here was
double one; that he is trying to reach some un-
derstandlng about the distribution of certain
federal spoils in Indiana under Cleveland, and is
interviewing some of his personal friends about
the purchase of the Indianapolis Times, to be
run as Democratic organ.
Congressman Lamb who has his ambition
directed towards the United States district at
torneyship of Indiana, intends spreading him
self on civil service reform in the House When
the bill enlarging the law comes 1p he will favor
the measure despite his friends, who are trying
to dissuade him from it.
j. S. Mills and wife, of Seymour, are in this
city
James F. Rowen has been commissioned post
master at Pine Village, and Irwin Acker at
Bobo.
Senator Voorhees, expects to go to Indiana
next week, to appear as counsel in a law case.
NJ. D. Helm returned from Muncie this morn
ing
General Thomas J. Brady is expected here
next week, and will assume editorial manage
ment of his Evening Critic.
Mrs. Mcdonald, whose distinguished appear
ance is marked in whatever social gathering she
may be seen, is expected to arrive here with the
ex-senator early In January. In the event of
Mr.. Mcdonald receiving place in the new Cab
met, his wife will be central figure in all social
affairs at the White House.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-07
PLUNDERED BY MASKED MEN.
A Passenger Train Stopped and Robbed by
Bandits, Near Little Rock, Ark.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, Dec. 6.-At 1890 o'clock
tonight a passenger train on the Little Rock,
Mississippi River & Texas railroad, coming this
way when three miles below Little Rock.
was stopped by five masked robbers,
who switched the train, took complete
possession, and went through all the passengers.
Conductor Rice and Express Messenger Honey
cutt were in the baggage car. A robber opened
fire as he went toward the engine, and both men
were covered by revolvers About seventy-fve
people were in the car, and great excitement
followed. All were ordered to hold up their hands,
and the robbers then went to work. They broke
open the express safe and, according to re
ports, got ~. 900, and besides obtained from the
passengers in watches, jewelry and money s., 900
more No indignities were offered the passengers.
and after finishing, the robbers disappeared, af-
ter enforcing promise from the passengers not
to leave the train for ten minutes strong
posse, headed by detectives. has gone in pursuit
The train arrived at Little Rock at 1880 o'clock.
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TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.

The New York World notes the arrest on
charge of enbezzlement of George S. Doer, for
nineteen years in the employ of Miller & Co.,
dealers in bronze
Governor Hoadly on Saturday refused to com
mute the sentence of John B Hoffman, SEN
fenced to be hanged in Cincinnati Dec It, A
reprieve had been granted from Oct "a
VIM r. Smith, late first clerk in the Virginia
State Auditors Office, who has been acquitted
several times upon trial for embezzlement, was
arrested on Saturday night, on charge of steal
ing State funds.
Joseph Sims, aged seven years. ventured on
thin ice on the canal at Westfeld, Saturday
morning, and broke through. His brother
Charles, aged nine years, went to his rescue and
both were drowned.
The leaders of the various labor organiza-
tons of Pittsburg have arranged for u per
formance at the Opera-house, next Thursday
afternoon. for the benefit of the strikers of the
Hooking valley. The companies playing at the
Opera-house at Library Hall, the Academy and
the museums, have volunteered Fifteen hun
dred tickets were sold last night. the Window
glass Workers Association taking 1000.
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THE N0RWAIK HATTERS.
Previous Reports of the Situation Largely
Exaggerated-Quie and Order Prevail.

SOUTH NoRwALK. Conn, Dec. 6-With the
striking batters the situation to-day remains
unchanged. The leaders disclaim that the men
are bent on any breach of peace, and say
they will participate in if possible to avoid
it, although they seem disposed to pre-
vent if possible, any hands from out
side towns taking their places. Sheriff
Schwartz expresses himself confident of main
tanning order without calling on troops as has
been reported would be done. General Smith.
of the National Guard, and Colonel Watson, of
the Fourth Regiment, have no apprehension
that the militia will be called out, and fear
no trouble that will necessitate such action. 1t
is reported that Governor Waller will visit the
scene of disturbance during the day. The streets
are full of idle men, and crowds of them are
watching the trains for outside workmen, but as
general thing the men are quiet and orderly up
to this writing
A Bridgeport telegram says 1.-THE executive
committee of the hatters union of Norwalk
declared this afternoon that the strikers had no
other object in view than that of protecting their
rights. 1t now turns out that the call for troops
last night was made in the heat of excitement,
and was without warrant"
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A Case of Alleged Matriclde.

HAMILTON, O., Dec. 6-George Snyder, a
farmer, aged forty, living near Darrtown, fifteen
miles away, was put in Jail shortly after mid
night, charged with the murder of his mother,
Catherine Snyder, aged seventy-fve years, who
has been missing from her home, in this city,
for four weeks. Mrs Snyder had a mortgage on
her sons farm, and went. four weeks ago to
collect the interest. He paid her 1925. His
story is that he started with her. next day. to
the railroad station, when two robbers demanded
her money, and upon her refusal, killed her and
made him promise, under penalty of DEATH to
say nothing about it, He said they buried her
The body was disinterred, and was found in
night clothes The supposition is that he killed
her in his own house.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-07
The Plenarx Council.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 6-The closing secret ses-
sions of the plenary council were held to-day
The principal business was the completion of
the pastoral letter which will be read in all the
churches in the United States two weeks hence
Tomorrow the last solemn public session will
be held. Weather permitting there will be a
procession, but the weather tonight is unprom-
ising. High mass will be celebrated at the
Cathedral by Bishop Corrigan. Bishop Riordan,
of San Francisco will preach on "Perpetuity of
the Church.
Bishop Riordan, being confined to his room
tonight, by an attack of malaria, the sermon
closing the council will be preached by Bishop
Spalding of Peoria.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-07
GERMANY's COLONIAL POLICY.
The PrOmptness and VigOr Exhibited by
Prince Bismarck.

The PrOmptness and VigOr Exhibited by
Prince Bismarck.
. BERLIN, Dec. Ga white Book" was pre-
sented to the Reichstag yesterday. 1t gives an
account of the foreign affairs of the Empire
Such book is unique in the history of Germany
1t consists of fifty five closely printed folio pages
and is taken up principally with the affairs of
Germany on the west coast of Africa 1t covers
the period between April 10, 1883. and October
1884, and gives full details of the annexation
of territory made by Dr. Nachtigal, special Ger
man commissioner for the west coast of Africa
along with the vain protests of E. H. Hewett,
British consul at old Calabar.
The London Times, in commenting on the
white Book" says THE annexations of terri
tory by Germany in west Africa were planned
in the spring of 1884 and completed in the sum
mer 1t must be admitted that this first stage
of Prince Bismarck's colonial policy has been
marked by promptness, thoroughness, resolu
ton and vigor unsurpassed at any period of his
career"
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MISS FORTESCUE,
A Letter Indicating that She Is a Girl of su
periOr Mind.


periOr Mind.
LONDON, Dec. 6.-At the Fortescue- Garmoyle
breach of promise trial the following letter
from Miss Fortescue to Lord Garmoyle was
read by her lawyer:
Dear Old Sweetheart-I wore your last pres
ent at dinner after YOU left, but do want Won
to remember what say when beg you not to
give me anything else for long time. Sweet
heart, you see besides being loving lad and lassie
we are a sensible man and woman, who having
found out they care for each other more than
for any one else in the world, have settled to
pass their lives together, For this to be sue
cessful the man must not be in the habit of
thinking the woman pretty playthng on whom
jewels and toys are to be lavished and that
these things make her happiness. Now, dear
old boy, we must face the fact that you
have heavy expenses, and many of
them, and therefore, you cannot put your
income round my neck and arms without getting
your affairs into a muddle somehow. All the
pretty things you love to give me | know are in
some way sort of public witness of your affec
tion for me; but now you must give me what [
do ask you to do as q witness. namely, compii-
ance to my wish in this particular. You see I'm
not SIMPLY pretty, brainless doll, whose spurious
kind of love (save the mark of daring to use
so holy sentiment to indicate such a pitifu
feelingl needs to be kept afame by all
sorts of appeals to her vanity as her
strongest point, but % deeply-lovnG
woman, vino, besides thinking of the pleas
ure of the moment, wants to the future
clearly on the same lines Don't think l do not
appreciate the sweet thoughts which prompted
you to want the prettiest of things for your
little girl" nor would | have had it otherwise
than it has been, only now / want you to see
this thing from my point of view and agree with
me in it. Do you know, old boy, you and l owe
something to other peoplei BY that I mean
that, as we have done something little out of
the way, we are bound to make it a great success
for each other so that other men and women in,
perhaps, somewhat similar positions may say
Those two took their lives in their
own keeping, and faced many things
for the sake of being together
They made success Of it, and so we will try
And it seems to me it is rather good thing in
life to have been able to help other people little
by being strong and brave, and doing right You
remember what you have told me about being
the only woman who ever wanted you to do
that Well darling, it is so for us both, and
we will find the answer to our efforts at the end
of our lives. God bless you, my darling. Surely
you and l will be very happy. You know how
ambitious [ was for myself Well now my hopes
are centered on and in you. You must and shall,
and will do finely.
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A Senator Looking for a Wife.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-Senator Salisbury, of
Delaware, is sixty-six years old He is bach
elor and Democrat of the Jacksonian school,
To-day it was the gossip among his Democratic
colleagues that twenty-four years ago he took a
vow that he would not marry until a Democratic
President had been elected 1t is said on ac-
connt of his resolve he has remained single
man all these years of Republican rule. But
now the senatorial gossipers say that the sturdy
old Delaware senator is looking for an intelli-
gent young woman. who is good Democrat, and
when he finds such a one as will please him. it
ought not surprise Mr.. Saulsburys friends to
hear of his marriage.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-07
What Governor Crittenden Wants.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6-The Star says the
visit of Governor Crttenden, of Missouri, to
Washington, few days ago, and the statement
that he intended to go 10 New York, were taken
to mean that he desired a Cabinet position under
the new administration. Governor Crittenden,
however, told his friends here what he wanted.
United States District Judge Krekel. of the
Western district of Missouri, will soon be seventy
years of age, and Governor Crittenden wants to
succeed him on the bench, in case he retires AS
Judge Krekel lives in jefferson City, it is sup
posed by some that Governor Crittenden has
ascertained from him that he intends to avail
himself of the privilege of retiring from the
bench.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-07
Mr.. MeCulloch win BE Confirmed.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6-The failure of the
Senate yesterday to confirm the nomination of
Mr.. McCulloch as Secretary of the Treasury has
oecasioned some comment and led to rumors
that there is opposition to him on account of his
tariff views, and that there will be a fight when
the nomination comes up for action. There is
why action was not had on the nomination yes
terday was that there was no meeting of the
finance committee. The nomination will be re-
ported to the Senate unanimously by the com
mittee after their first meeting, which will not
be later than on Monday next.
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THE LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.
A Perceptible Widening of the Breach
Between England and France.
The Gladstone Franchise Bill Receives the
Approval of the Queen-The Mahdi
Within Few Miles of KhartOum.
A WIDENING BREACH.
BIisunderst tanding Between France and Eng
land on the Chinese Question.

Misunderst landing Between France and Eng
land on the Chinese Question.
LONDON, Dec. EN- consequence of the For
eign Office having ordered the Governor of Hong
Kong to refuse to allow the French fleet to take
on coal or provisions at that port, Prime Minis
ter Ferry has asked for an explanation. He
reminds the Foreign Secretary of State that
under the arrangement for the French
blockade of Formosa, France refrained
from searching neutral ships on the
high seas, on condition that England
should not prevent the French feet revictualing
at any port. 1t is reported that Earl Granville
holds that this agreement stipulated for the
enforcement of the foreign enlistment act at
Hong Kong, inclusive of the interdict against
cOaling The misunderstanding in this matter
is widening the breach between England and
France.
A letter from Mgr. Chausse, bishop of Kwang
Ting, charges the Chinese with inciting the
populace to pillage the Catholic mission.
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as to whether Mr.. Shivey or Mr.. Calkins is en-
titled to pay as Congressman from the Thir-
teenth district from Oct 20 to Nov. l. 1t is held
by some that, since Mr. Calkinss resignation was
not accepted by Governor Porter until Nov. l,
he was, in fact, in control of the Office until that
time, although he rendered his resignation Oct.
20. Mr. Shively contends for pay from Oct 20,
since which time Mr., Caikns does not claim it.
Mr. Shlvely seems to prefer accepting the salary
to permitting it to revert back to the Treasury,
even though he is not morally entitled to it,
and he will probably get it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-07
France Threatened with Reprisals.

LONDON, Dec. 6.-The French ministers at
Vienna, Rome and Constantinople send warn
ing to the home government that the contem-
plated increase of duty on grain and flour will
expose France to reprisals in other countries
The Hungarian government has requested the
foreign department at Vienna to demonstrate
with France and threaten the imposition of new
duties on French products,
Curti, the Italian economist, writes to the
Paris newspapers, saying that in case France
levies increased duties on foreign products for
eign markets will be closed against her.
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THE FIRE RECORD.

Disastrous Blaze in the Village of West Ran
dolph, vt.-Loss, 100000.
WEST RANDOLPH, VI. Dec. Ga disastrous
FIRE is raging here. The fire originated in Lam
sons furniture store, which was destroyed, to-
gether with Mrs Chadwlck's house, Manns,
Thnnnas'e nrapArs o.nd MItcnens 'stvI.s, the
Cottage Hotel and several dwelling houses. The
flames are unchecked, and several other build
ings are in danger.
LATER-The fire is now fully under control
It burned the whole square from and including
the Cottage Hotel to Merchants Row. The large
brick block of Debois & Gay was somewhat
damaged. The total loss on buildings is 500 600;
insured. The stocks of goods were removed in
a damaged state, but all are insured
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-07
Mysterious Murder at LOuisville.

LOUISVILLE, Dec 6-The body of John Har-
rington, an Irish laborer was discovered in an
upoccupied store on Main street, near the river
to-day. He was lying as though he had fallen
with his knees bent as if he hrd been kneeling
before he had received his death blow, with his
hands elapsed as if in prayer. His hair was
stream from small hole in the back of his
head. About the middle of his forehead was
another wound, which had crushed in the bone
This wound Of itself would have caused death
From his appearance he had been dead for sew
eral hours. He had been struck with piece of
iron. There is no clue to the murderer
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-07
THE ILLINOIS LEGISLATURE.
A Democratic Member Elect Found To Be In
eligible to a Seat in the Assembly.

QUINCY, III, Dec. 5.-The Wing will to-mor-
row announce that Fred p. Taylor, Democrat.
elected to the General Assembly from this city,
is ineligible for the office because he has
not resided in the county the requisite five years
preceding his election, Taylor registered and
voted at Burlington, Ia, at the November cleo
tion in 1880 If this proves true the Legislature
viii be Republican on Joint ballot
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-07
Ncwspaper Reoreanization,

Special to the indianapolis journal.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6,-By reorganization Of
the editorial and local stats of the National Re-
publican, Clinton G. Riley, of Indianapolis, be-
comes principal editorial writer, and Will G.
Nicholas sewers his connection with the paper.
Mr.. Nicholas has been appointed government
commissioner to inspect completed track on the
Northern Pacific railroad. When that duty is
performed he will engage with parties in Chi
cago in the establishment of weekly periodical
there.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-07
The Case of Tony mul,ano.

ERIE, PA, Dec. 6.-Tony Mullane, the pitcher,
who is charged with breaking his contract to
O0O to accept similar position with the Gin
cinnati at So, 900, has been called by Manager
Cayler, of Cincinnati, to the convention in New
York to defend himself against the united efforts
of the st. Louis, Louisville and Baltimore clubs
to secure his expulsion from the American AS
sociation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-07
The Mahdi Moving on Khartoum.

DoNGOLA, Dec. GA messenger has arrived,
eleven days from Khartoum, who says the
Mahdi was within three hours march of Khar
toum Gen. Gordon had sent Gen. Khasa Mel
mosse, with FIVE steamers and 500 men, to har-
rass the rebels the bank of the Nile The
lowness of the Nile prevented them reaching
Berber Troops marching rapidly on Debbeh.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-07

ROME, Dec 6-The Pope to-day gave private
audience to the prorector of the North American
College. His Holiness spoke in affectionate
terms of the work performed by the American
hierarchy at the plenary council at Baltimore.
Tomorrow being the twenty-ffth anniversary
of the foundation of the American College by
Plus TX, Pope Leo will receive the alumni
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-07
The victims Of the STAFFORD ExpIo.lon,

DOVER n H. Dec G.-At l045 O'Clock this
morning all of the seven persons injured by the
explosion at Stafford on Thursday evening were
still alive. With the exception of Miss Green
field, however all are in n criticul condition, par
ticularly Taylor Berry Joseph May and Ella
Ready George Young, who last night was
thought to be dying is slightly easier this morn
ing. Stephen Young and his daughter Mary
Ann are in the same condition as last night 1t
looks as if Mary would be the first to suceumb
The doctors say the sutIernSs of the mi ured are
terriblo
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Two Stories Settled.

New YORK, Dec. 6.-Two of the campaign
stories have been set at rest Mr. Blaine tdined
with Chairman Chaffee, Secretary Fessenden
and Garrett A. Hobart, at the residence of S. B.
Elkins, yesterday, thus disposng of the story
that he is displeased with the national com
mittee. The fact also came out that shortly
after election instead of accusing the New York
State Committee of bad work and bad faith, he
wrote very warm letter of thanks to Chairman
Warren, of the State committee, commencing
their work and endeavor