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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-12
RECIPROCITY TREATIES.

Democratic Opposition to Ratification of the
Spanish Treaty.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Dec 1l-'If there is any wool
On that reciprocity sheep we propose to shear 1t.
That is the shibboleth of the Democratic side OF
the House at this session. The leaders who
claim to be tariff reformers have no more idea
of allowing the Spanish treaty to be ratified than
they have of building navy during the coming
sumner Mr.. Hewitt WILL upon every oppor-
sunity that presents itself attempt to call up for
consideration the Mexican treaty bill He will
as often be opposed 10y those who do not want
the bill to pass, and if he succeeds at all in
securing consideration for the measure, it will
not he for some time Perry Belmont, of New
York, who has a profound regard for
his own abilities as a statesman, made vigorous
efforts to induce the House, last session, to ask
che President to enter into negotiations with the
British authorities for treaty of commerce with
Canada. Mr.. Belmont claimed that he was actu-
atsd solely by desire for the good of the country
IN general This year he seems to have changed
his tactics, for he says that the President has
exceeded his mission in bringing about the re-
cent reciprocity treaties Mr. Belmonts indig-
nation ia great over what he terms the usurpa-
ton Of Governor Cleveand's prerogatives by
the present Chief Magistrate. AS mem
Der of the committee on foreign affairs
he will oppose all these treaties if they
como up for consideration this winter
1t is feared by tho real friends of reciprocity be-
tween the countries of North America that all
attempts to bring about closer commercial rela-
tions will prove abortive, as the ostensible
friends Of free trade really its enemies until
the incoming President shall have had an oppor-
sunity to air his views by means Of his first
message. Fhe sole objection to the ratification
of the receutly-negotiated treaties, aside from
the opposition of interested sections is found in
the objections of the Democrats to Republican
interference in measures of reform which the
former desire to inausurate soon as they shall
gain control of the treaty making power of the
government. Politics leads patriotism in the
present House of Representatives.
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A Mans Hair Turns from Gray to Red.

HLLsBoRo, o., Dec. IA peculiar case Of
changing color Of hair is reported from the vii
lage of Ransboro. this county Isaac Taylor is
a well-known and hghly-respected resident Of
that community, and. like great many other
men of his age, is blessed with an abundant
growth of gray whskers. few evenings since:
upon returning from a neighbours, where he had
been assisting in the annual hog killing, it was
noticed that his whiskers were very bright red
and vigorous application of a liberal supply OF
soap and water was resorted 20. it being sup
posed he mad in some way got blood on them
All efforts to remove the red have so far proven
in vain, the only change noticeable being slight
fading of the color No can tell the why
wherefore of this strange case, which is
vouched for by well-known neighbors and
friends
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Wretched Banker Fish.

New York, Dec. Thames D. Fish, late
president of the late Marine Bank, testified yes
terday in n suit wherein number of mechanics
asked payment for liens on the Booth Theater
property, which was owned by Fish and Ferdi-
nand Ward With pale, haggard face and dim
eyes the once noted financier and chief of a ia
nous bank recounted how he had agreed with
Ward to share equally the expense of recon
structing the theater building, and how Ward
sneaked out of the greater part of his share The
case was partly heard and adjourned for a week
Mr.. Fish appeared very feeble as he passed out
of the referees office. Miss Fish the daughter
and faithful guardian of the unfortunate tinan--
c1er, greeted him at the street entrance and
helped him into a black andtan cab. Nine
months ago Mr. Fish could have had his check
for So, 000 900 honored in this city.
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AMERICAN BASE BAIL ASSOCIATION.
Important Changes in RuleS-List Of I'm
pires ppOinted-ArbitratiO Committee.

New YORK Dec. 1.-THE American Base
Ball Association concluded its session to-day,
and adjourned to meet in Baltimore, March 3
The principal changes in the rules are as follows:
Scorers shall have three days instead of TWEEN
ty-four hours in which to send in their official
scores; the arbitrary powers granted yesterday
to the president may be revoked only by two
thirds vote of the directors the president shall
be allowed $50 for travelling expenses to enable
him to surprise umpires during the progress of
games; any manager, player or umpire guilty
of open drunkenness or disorder may
be suspended by the president; a man
suspended may appeal to the di-
rectors but must produce $500 with
such appeal, and this sum shall be used for
penses of the court. If the appellant be ad
judged innocent the 5000 will be returned to
him; the presidents salary shall be ST, SO0-$25
per month from each club; when clubs issue
rain checks they shall not be required to pay the
500 guarantee to the visiting club; any player
signing with two clubs shall be expelled; um
pires shall hold their position for one year, un-
less suspended or removed; in the absence of the
official umpire no person interested in either
contesting club shall act; substitute umpires
shall receive So per game; the president shall
settle all disputes about playing rules; the cham
pionship season shall be from April
20 to October l; postponed championship
games may be played off before October II;
any visiting club shall be fined from 500 to $500
if they refuse to play or finish; the home plate
shall be of white rubber; the captain of the
home club shall have the choice of innings;
pitchers and batsmens limits and the ball re-
main unchanged; official averages shall not be
furnished until the end of the season; the an
nual meeting will take place in Philadelphia.
The umpires named John Kelly, of New
York; John G. Valentine of Brooklyn; Michael
Walsh, of Louisville John Connolly. of New
York. A uniform method of scoring shall pre-
vail John Sweeney was reinstated The
schedule commtte consists of G. Fl. Byrne, w.
L. Simmons and Horace Phillips. and the arhi-
tration committee is composed of William Barnie
and .. =. Caylor.
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A DEMOCRATIC ROW.
Hewitt and Other Tariff Reformers Liable To
BE Disappointed.

Hewitt and Other Tariff Reformers Liable To
BE Disappointed.
Special 90 the indianapolis journal.
WASHINGTON, Dec. ll.-There is row among
the tariff reform Democrats. Hewitt, Moulton
and dozen or so more are anxious for a confer
snce to devise means for discussing the
tariff question in the present House They have
arranged conference two or three times and
each time hitch has been found to exist Nor
rison, Carlisle and that faction OF the reform
element think that next winter will be soon
enough to talk tariff. They are of the opinion
that the new President should first be allowed
time to give his views. After that they are will
ing to buckle to and reform the
tariff to any extent, but now is not the
proper time for such action. Hewitt says
that he had an understanding with Morrison
whereby the latter, in exchange for the support
Of the former for his horizontal bill agreed that
he would support the Hewitt bill in the event Of
the defeat of his own pet scheme. Morrison
argues that the Democratic President was
elected on the Morrison bill. and that he is, in
consequence, absolyed from his promise. Under
the circumstances the prospects for tariff action
at this session become more remote each day,
and the mostardent tariff reformer now has little
hope that anything can be accomplished
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A Rannnet to Senator Gorham.

BALTIMORE, Md, Dec. 10-A representative
gathering of public men met this evening" in the
Academy of Music, at dance given by the bust
ness men of Baltimore, to Senator A. P. Cor
man, about 200 subscribers and invited guests
being present Senator German responded to
the toast 1.-The chairman of the Democratic
executive committee" saying that Democratic
success was attributable to the fact that all com
mittees, State and national did their work well,
assisted by Democratic and independent papers,
and that there was no act of folly or indiscre-
ton on the part of any one, to hazard defeat
in any of the debatable States, and that he be-
ieved Grover Cleveland, as President would
fulfill all just and reasonable expectation. 9th
ers spoke, among them Senator Bayard.
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KAISEK'S DOG.
The TribulatiOn the Brute Is Causing Dys-
peptic Democratic Statesman.

Washington Special
The tribulations of the Hon Abram S. Hewitt
are occupying great deal of attention here now,
and promise to temporarily eclipse the interest
even in Cabinet building. The baker Kaisers
dog still banks at night and Mr.. Hewitts slum-
bers are still disturbed. The Star takes up the
cudge for the unhappy statesman and encour.
ages him to take legal action. Mr. Hewitt said
to day:
Il never saw such city. 1t is uncvized.
There is not another city of any pretentions in
the Union that they will allow to be converted
into IL dog kennel. In New York, if complaint is
made. the dog is at once put out of the way.
Everywhere else they think more of their citizens
than of their dogs, That dog of Kaisers robs
me of more than half my sleep-yes, far more
than half get scarcely any sleep in Wash
ington | asked Mr. Kaiser to put stop to
the nuisance. but he said it was his dog. and he
could bark all he wanted to. and told the police
man to go to hi. 1t is terrible nuisance.
The dog finds defenders in his master and other
members Of the family"
Kaiser, sr. declares that he keeps the dog to
protect his property; that if Mr. Hewitt will
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-12
MINOR MENTION.
The President Agrees to Start the New Or
leans Exposition by Electricity.

The President Agrees to Start the New Or
leans Exposition by Electricity.
WASHINGTON, Dec ll.-President Arthur has
sgnifed to Commissioner general Morehead,
who is here in the interest of the New Orleans
exposition, that he will comply with the request
made yesterday to start the machinery of the
exposition, on the 10th inst, by electricity. A
wire will be run directly from the executive
mansion to the exposition building. and go
arranged that, when the President opens the
circuit in Washington, motive power will by
this act. be applied to the machinery in New
Orleans The members of the Supreme Court
delegations from the two houses Of Congress
the Cabinet officers and diplomatic representa-
tives Of foreign countries will be in attendance
at the executive mansion to witness the opening.
This novel method of opening the exposition
meets with general favor here.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-12
The wilkinson Failure,

SYRACUSE, N. Y, Dec. 1.-THE committee of
the board of supervisors, with the assignee,
made a partial examination of the assets of Will
kinson G. Co to day. The assignee is of opinion
that the preferred creditors will be paid in full,
and the county and city, therefore, will lose
nothing. A great many small depositors lose
all. Legal steps will be taken by depositors 10
test the validity of the transfers of the Globe
Hotel property and other real estate. made by
the Wilknsons before making the assignment
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-12

Mondays issue of the Evening News made some
remarks, edtorially, as to circulation, claiming
five times the circulation of any morning daily,
that they would pay to deserving charities the
following sums on expressed conditions: $1,000
if the News has five times the Free Press cir
culation; 81 900 if it has four tines $1,000 if it
has three times; $1,000 if it has twice; $1,000
that its average is not more than that of the
Free Press-these waGers to be taken together;
then s., 600 thai the News will have to pay the
money. The Post makes the same offer this
morning, and the Evening News has accepted the
challenge However the matter results, it will
be the means of materially aiding the charities
of the city.
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THE SALE OF ST. JOHN.
Thirty Eight Thousand Dollars the Price at
Which the Democrats Bought Him.


Washington Star.
For some time past there have been vague
rumors as to the part the Prohibition ticket
played in the last presidential election. Within
the past few days they have taken definite shape.
and the story now is that st. John bought
up by the Democrats to remain in the field to
draw votes from the ranks of the Republicans.
The sum named is s3S, 600 Prominent Repub-
licans do not deny that their party endeavored
to secure st. Johns withdrawal, but there are
two explanations offered for their failure. One
is that they were simply outbid by the Dem
ocrats the other, which is said to be the gener
ally accepted one told to Star reporter, to-
day, is that early in the fight St John
agreed with the Republican managers to
make his campaign harmless one, and
to eventually withdraw from the field, if
necessary. so as not to iniure the Republican
chances, the consideration being $50. 600 After
the Ohio October election. il is said, the Repub-
licnns felt that they needed no assistance and
seemed loath to abide by the arrangement 1t is
said that $39 000 then being offered from the
other side. ST. John accepted the offer and
manned in the field, thereby drawing votes from
the Republican ranks. This is given as the
reason why the report that events Immediately
preceding the election would insure the election
of Blaine-meaning St. Johns retrement-did
not materaize, These are the stories as talked
about by those who are supposed to have been
on the inside One Of the prominent Republic
of the District is known to have stated the
other day that St. john would have Withdrawn
from the field for consideration offered aud
given the election to the Republicans, but that
the Democrats made higher bid The Repub-
lican offer as he stated $50, 900, while the
Democratic made it so. 900.
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Ingenious Attempt at swindling.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa Dec. 1.-THE mint Of
fcials report that two attempts were made lately
to palm off spurious bullion. An analysis re-
vealed ingenious device for deceiving parties
dealing in gold bullion. The grains were found
to be nothing more nor less than steel filings,
and to give them the appearance of gold, they
were covered with fine gold, which was made to
to adhere by the use of a composition of turpen-
tine. 1t was ascertained that the gold on the
bogus grains amounted in value to about 81 on
each ounce. 1t is believed that some one or more
persons are engaged in the manufacture of DO
gus gold, or disposing of it to dealers in the
Southwest
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-12
PENSION AGENTS.

Contracts by which They May Obtain Large
Amounts for Illegal Fees
WASHINGTON Dec ia resolution was
adopted by the House committee on payment
of pensions, bounty and back pay to-day calling
on the Secretary of the Interior to report to the
House the number of contracts providing for
payment Of $25 fee in pension cases to claim
agents under the act of July 4. 1884. that has
been filed in the Pension Office, and whether any
ouch contracts cover claims on file prior TO the
passage of the act At the last session an
amendment to the pension appropriation bill
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Prominent omoials Arrested.

MONTREAL, Dec LIE Blanche, a member
of Parliament for Laral county, and c. A Cor
heller, q c., one of the crown prosecutors for
the district, have been arrested on charge of
tampering with the grand jury of the Criminal
Assizes 1t is alleged that by undue influence
they obtained return of mo bill" against Hen
ry Bulmer, director of the Exchange Bank, who
was charged with obtaining undue preference by
Withdrawing a deposit after the suspension of
the bank In the case of his co-director, Drum
ton, true bill' was returned and he was
sentenced to ten days Imprisonment.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-12
Another Failure at svracuse.

SYRACUSE n Y, Dec. 1L.-Westcott G. Co,
brokers, have made general assignment. The
Buffalo branch of the same firm is included the
Utica branch dissolved partnership yesterday
Alfred Wilkinson, of Wilkinson & Co., bankers,
who suspended yesterday. was special partner
of Westcott's. Westcott & Co.'S preferences
amount to So 000 $50 900 of which is due to
Roswell p. Flower on a promissory note for
money loaned. The liabilities are estimated at
$50 600
Spencer D. Richardson, dealer in dry goods,
assigned this afternoon. Liabilities 5000 900, of
which $50 900 is due to Wilkinson & Co., the
failed bankers; preferences $50, 900.
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was passed allowing $25 for prosecuting pension
claims, if the contract was made with the pen
sioner and approved by the Commissioner. A
member of the committee says claim agents sent
blanks for contracts throughout the country
and. after securing them. filed them claims
which had been taken in former years under the
law limiting the fee to $40. He estimates that
about 100 600 of these contracts have been filed.
and by this means claim agents have secured
several millions of dollars to which they are not
entitled. The committee proposes to call the
matter to the attention of Congress, and, II
necessary, ask new legislation.
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BUSINESS AND WAGES.
Assumptions and Reductions at Pittsburg-
The Strike of the Glass Workers.

Assumptions and Reductions at Pittsburg-
The Strike of the Glass Workers.
PITTsBURG, Dec 1L-Chess, Cook g. Co s
nail mill has resumed operations, after an idle
ness of six months. Shoenberger's old mill is
running double turn at a reduction of 10 per
cent and the new mill will start up next Mon
day Zog & Co. shut down one mill last even
ing, throwing out of employment $50 men, and
in the old mill reduced the wages of all work
men except scale men 10 per cent The pre-
scrption glass blowers strike promises to be
long drawn out. The various glass workers
unions throughout the country have subscribed
$50, 900 to aid the strikers and blowers working
in other cities have agreed, if necessary. to do
nate the proceeds of one days work each week
for the same purpose. The manufacturers are
firm, and a bitter contest is anticipated
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hire him private Waterman he viii part with
the dog Kaiser, ir. is little less reverent,
Why doesn't Mr. Hewitt work hard and go to
sleep like honest folksl' asks the young man;
Then the dogs won't disturb him
Mrs. Kaiser is positively insulting HE vas
thinkin' of his sins, may pc" suggests the good
All this time Mr. Hewitt regards himself as
one of the hardest worked and most innocent
men in Congress. He declares positively that he
never gets a good nights sleep that he Is not
obliged to go to New York for it
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-12
socialist Reoipe for Hard Times.

CHICAGO, Dec. 11.-Ata meeting of Socialists,
last night a speaker named Griffin declared
that the workingmen must be melted to absolute
mics to the country ard ought to be hung.
Criminal laws were unnecessary; peace and
order could be sustained if they were abolished.
Famine was a result of overproduction, and not
poor crops only; the way to stop it to pay
nothing, receive pay for nothing, and take every
thing without price. Other speakers followed
in the same strain.
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Hominy Millers Organizing.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 11-About dozen leading
hominy millers of the country are holding a con
vention here. and have effected a permanent Or
ganizaton under the name of the ''Hominy Mil
lers' Association of the United States" George
j. Heilman. of Evansville, Ind was elected pres
ident; George n Flanagan, of St. Louis seq
rotary and treasurer. The object of the oresni
cation is to promote the interest of hominy mill
ers in a general way. and especially to check the
reckless cutting OF prices which has been going
on for some time, All homny milers in the
country will be invited to join the assoc iation.
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Comnletelv Worn Ont

Is our large force of statesmen by their endeav-
ors to wait upon even a small part of the throngs
that have crowded our stores since we began the
great sacrifice sale of the stock of fine clothing
bought of tho assignee of Simon Hays & Sons
Rochester, N Y.
We ore doing an immense business and many
lines of tho lowpriced goods will soon be closed.
We cannot duplicate them. If you would buy
irst-class fine clothing at less than 80 cents or
the dollar don't fail to come to this great sale at
the MODEL CLOTHING COMPANY.
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Another shotgun Idiot,

WHEELING W. Va. Dec. lL-This morning
John p Harden, who resides Littlcton,
accidentally shot himself, his wife ana four
children, while trying 10 extract a load from a
shotgun. He was pounding the muzzle of the
gun on the hearth stone, to jar out a load of
slugs and shot, when the gun went off. Eighteen
slugs took effect various members of the
family. One slug broke Mrs. Harden's leg, and
a baby had seven marks in the region Of the
abdomen. These two are the only ones seri-
ouslv hurt
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-12

THE usual winter chorus has commenced
Cough, cough, cough is the order of the day.
Can't this thing be stopped 1t can. All that is
needed to cure the husky throats and restore
the sore lungs to health and soundness is Hales
Honey of Horehound and Tar procurable of all
druggists
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one minute.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-12
Cutting Teeth at Eighty Years.

BERNvILLE Pa, Dec u-Daniel Klahr, aged
eighty years, is getting his third set of teeth.
Mr. Klahr was eighty years of age on March 10
last. He lost his second set of teeth about ten
years ago. He has pain. but experienced
strange sensation in his mouth Mr.. KlahF is in
the enjoyment of excellent health, and performs
his usual daily labors. He was the senior mem
Der of the firm of Klahr q Son, handle manu-
facturers for period of over twenty-five years.
He retired from business several years ago.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-12
Failure of a Millinery Dealer.

PROVIDENCE r. l., Dec. n.-Erastus c.
Alden, dealer in millinery goods, has assigned to
David S. Barkey, ir. No statement was made.
1t is reported that the liabilities amount to
$50 400
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A Bonanza for Charity.

DETROIT Dee. lL-Some of the papers of this
city have entered into a dispute in regard to
circulation. which promises to he Of advantage
in the shape of handsome Christmas gift to
the deserving Christian charities Of Detroit
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-12

Mr. GEORGE TINDALE, in the employ of Levy
Brothers, Melbourne. Australia, says that he
suffered extreme pain from neuralgia and re
ceived immediate relief by the use Of st. Jacobs
Oil. the great pain cure.