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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-02-25
FOREIGN MISCELLANY.
The French Government Questioned Cor
cerning Affairs in Madagascar.

The French Government Questioned Con-
cerning Affairs in Madagascar.
PARIS, Feb 23.-In the Deputies, De Lannesan
questioned the government concerning affairs in
Madagascar. Prime Minister Ferry appealed to
De Lannesan's patriotism to desist from pressing
the question; at the proper time the government
would disclose all. De Lannesan insisted upon
a reply. Ferry denied that the expedition
was one for conquest. The question was
merely one of enforcing the right of gendarm
cry belonging to great nations over an inferior
country.
Peyron. Minister of Marine was also ques
toned. He made statement similar to Ferry's.
De Lannesan then changed the question into an
Interpolation. Ferry demanded that debate
be postponed. De Lannesan insisted on mme
date discussion Ferry replied that negota
tions were proceeding with the Hovas. The dis
cussion of the question now was untmely.
The debate was ultimately adjourned for fort
night.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-02-25
The Status of Bradlaugh.

Mr.. Bradlaugh in a recent public letter de-
fined the peculiar position which he occupies in
the British Parliament in the following language
The vote gave in the division lobby the 22d of
February, 1882, is duly recorded in the journals
of the House, having been specially reported by
the tellers. Its legality is unquestoned, and
the certificate Of my return has been duly issued
by the clerk of the Crown. On the journals of
the House of Commons 1 have since been re
peatedly described as the member for North
ampton." Mr. Speaker has read several letters
from myself to the House, which are entered on
the journals of the House as from the member
for Northampton. In the cloak-room hook and
tape are provided formy coat and stick, under my
name, as for other members. In the lobby am
provided with a special locker for my papers. In
the postoffce printed bills. franked and posted
there by me pass free of postage because I am
treated as member. | enter the House itself
through doors which are only opened to members
and to special officers of the House. When the
House is cleared for division, | remain in it,
MI Speaker and myself being the only members
who do not vote. The officer of the House, du-
ring session, brings daily to my lodgings all
parliamentary papers and the orders of the day.
have been deprived, however, and my consttu-
ents are deprived of my right to speak and vote
by an order of the House of the 9th of March,
1899
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THE BACKBONE" LAND GRANT.
Animated Discussion in the Committee on
PuhIi1. L.anls


Public Lands
WASHINGTON, Feb 23.-The forfeiture of the
land grant to the Backbone" railroad now
claimed by the New Orleans Pacific railroad as
assignee considered by the House commit
tee on public lands to-day. The vote on the for
feiture was 5 to 5. Mr.. Beford moved that Del
cgate Brents, of Washington Territory, cast the
deciding vote. Mr.. Chairman Cobb replied that
Brents had no vote in the committee, being a
delegate
Mr. Brents has previously voted on forfetures
ON consideration. Referring to this fact Mr.
Belford said to the chairman I've always no
ticed that he was allowed to vote when his views
were the same as yours and now, when he is op-
posed to forfeiture, you will not allow him to
cast his vote"
Mr.. Cobb arose from his chair and replied he
would not permit anyone to mpugn his motives
II do not mean to impugn your motives'
said Mr. Belford but, nevertheless, you have
allowed Mr.. Brents to vote heretofore.
The chairman, III answer said heretofore nc
one had raised question of Mr.. Brents voting
He had always voted with the majority or mi
nority, when his vote counted as nothing; but
his vote at this time would decide a question,
and he would enforce the rules of the House, in
Guiding the ballot of delegate
A heated colloquy between Chairman Cobb
and Mr.. Belford followed. in which the latter as
serted that his rights on the committee were the
same as those of the former.
Representative Anderson was not present
and the deciding vote was left for him to cast
opinion he will vote for the forfeiture of the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-02-25
THE BISMARCK INSULT.
The Lasker Incident the Leading Topic of
Discussion,

Discussion.
BERLIN, Feb. 23.-Ihe Lasker incident con-
tinues the most prominent topic for newspaper
discussion. The North German Gazette says:
'"The opposition press has not even attempted to
oppose by arguments based on facts the attitude
assumed by Bismarck toward the Lasker resolu-
tions. We maintain that the dispatch returning
the resolution was couched in the most consid-
crate tone. The document does not even criti-
else the attempt made to demand of the leading
minister of foreign government an official
glorihcation of leader of the opposition In
preparing the dispatch Bismarck was evidently
guided by the idea that a majority of the
American representatives had not known
Lasker The representatives passed the
resolution with the simple inclination of
pleasing Germany. The intention of glorifying
German of anti government tendencies is of
course, not to be sought among the American
representatives but among the German parti-
sans, secessiOnist or the progressive type. From
the standpoint of the German policy it would
have been absolutely impossible for the govern
ment to take part in the attempt to make political
capital out of Lasker's death for party purposes
for which the partisans of the deceased have
abused the event"
The report that naturalized an-Americans
who return to Germany are subjected to military
duty is pronounced absolutely untrue. 1t is
pointed out that it has been long time since
the United States has had cause to complain of
such treatment, which would be violation of
the treaties.
Sargent, the American Minister is the object
of much sympathy on the part of the Chamber
of Deputies and other persons of note, who ex-
press their disapproval of the attacks made upon
him by the Conservative press.
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country are all alike interested. It is of especial
interest to the people of the West and Southwest.
You would be surprised to learn the number and
nature of letters which 1 am receiving every day
almost ON the subject
viii it break up pooling of freight and pas
senger rates3'
1T will not state that in so many words, but
that will be the effect OF the bill We propose
to empower these railroad commissioners with
sufficient authority to pass Judgment upon rail
road and other carrier tratfics, and when it be-
comes apparent that certain parties and interests
are being elevated at the expense and ruin of
others the favored ones viii see their benefactors
arraigned in court, and partality viii be made
to answer for misdemeanors"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-02-25

LONDON, Feb. 24.-The Timess Cairo dispatch
says there is little doubt thtSt General Gordon
would forthwith resign if the confirmation of his
doings depended upon the vote of the House of
Commons
Khartoum dispatch says General Gordons
manifesto informs the insurgents that the Sui
tan, commander of the faithful, intends to dis
patch great army to conquer the country
Gordon exhorts them to accept his offers of
peace in order to preserve themselves against
Turkish invasion
The effect of General Gordon's proclamation
is fading
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-02-25
Ex-Governor Curtin,s Views.
Al to the indianapolis Journal.


WASHINGTON, Feb 23.-Mr. Curtin, chairman
of the foreign affairs committee, said to day
that no American can think otherwise than that
Bismarc1s refusal to communicate the Lasker
resolution to the Rechstag was offensive 1t
was couched in language which showed a wanton
and premeditated insult to the United States
1t ought not to go unanswered. I think when
all the official information about the matter is
before the foreign affairs committee that body
will report in language not to be misunderstood
what it thinks of Bismarck's insult.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-02-25
THE WEEK IN CONGRESS.
Measures to Come Before the Two Houses
for Final Action.

for Final Action.
WASHINGTON, Feb "a In the House of Rep
resentatives two important measures-the
pleuro-pneumonia bill and naval appropriation
bill. the discussion of which was entered upon
in the committee of the whole two or three
weeks ago-stil await final action One or both
will, it is believed, be passed the present week.
These measures out of the way, the bill for the
relief of American shipping, which is next in
point of importance before the committee of the
whole, may be taken up for consideration. Only
one of the thirteen regular annual appropriation
bills-the military aeademy-has yet been
acted upon by the House
During the week coming the foreign affairs
committee will report adversely Representative
Brumms resolution relative to Mr.. Hewitts
visit to Minister West 1t is understood that
Hewitt will make a statement before the House
when the resolution is reported.
The friends of the bill providing for an extern
sion of the bonded whisky period will make an
effort to have that measure considered this
week.
Eulogies i'm memory of the late Representative
Haskell will he delivered on Thursday
Members of the ways and means committee
say they will have the tariff bill prepared so
that it may be reported to the House within ten
days
In the Senate the bill to provide for the con-
structi0n of additional steel cruisers for the
navy has been made the special order for Mon
day at o'clock inasmuch, however, as the
banking bill was not disposed OF last week. the
spccial order will doubtless he set aside tempo
raliy 1t was supposed that the discussion OF
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-02-25
INTERSTATE COMMERCE..
Provisions of the Proposed. Bill to Regulate
Railroad Traffic.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Feb, pa bill will be re-
ported by the House committee on commerce
that will pass, and that will put the regulation of
railroad traffic, and that of ali common carriers
in the control of railroad commission OBJ
served a member of the committee to your cor
respondent tonight
Have you any assurance that it will pass the
Senate?T l inquired.
yes" he replied, II have 1t is understood
that the Senate committee will act upon it favor
ably. 1t is not political measure and is one in
which the farmers and the merchants OF tht
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-02-25
UNEMPLOYED Labor,

ST. ETIENNE, Feb 24.-Three thousand un-
employed working people held a meeting to-day
Cyvoct, recently.condemned to death for causing
a fatal explosion at the Lyons Theater restau-
rant, in September, 1882, was elected honorary
president The assemblage proceeded in body
to the prefecture to hold a conference with the
prefect, but the latter was absent. They after
ward sent fifteen delegates to the prefect, who
received five of them. He informed them he
unable to remedy the labor crisis but would
do his utmost for the men. Order was preserved
by gen darmes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-02-25
Marching ON Khartonn,.

CAIRO, Feb 24.-It is reported that El Mahdi
with the main body of his army, has left Barra
and is marching on Khartoum via Duem
General Gordon has asked the Khedive to
issue decree confirming the independence of
the Soudan. The Porte has warned the Khe-
dive to maintain the integrity of the Soudan and
give no recognition whatever to FL MIahdi. The
Khedive's dilemma has given rise to fresh r1l-
mors Of his abdication.
The Paris Memorial Diplomatique asserts that
agents of the Khedive are preparing home
there for himself and family.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-02-25
Victoria to Visit the Continent.

LONDON, Feb. 23-It has been arranged that
the Queen will start for the continent the first
week in April The exact date will be kept
secret, as also the route by which she goes, as
the Queen is still troubled with fears of posi-
BILE outrage She will make the voyage in the
royal yacht Osborne, which will have the ships
Alberta, Enchantress and Galatea as an escort.
The Queen will be away from England a month,
the greater part of the time at Darmstadt, where
she goes to attend the wedding of her niece, the
Princess Victoria, of Hesse.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-02-25
George FRYER Commits Suicide.

DENVER, Feb 24-George H. Fryer, one of
the celebrated Fryer Hill at Leadville derives
its name, died here, this evening, from an over
dose of morphine administered by his own
hand. Two years ago he was worth $500,000
His extravaganza and iberality to his friends
caused his financial ruin
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-02-25
WHEN INDICATIONS.
MoNDAY.-Warmer WedtAer,
light rains.

Our vast trade in Gents Fur
nishings is the direct result Of
saving the consumer one profit.
We prefer to sell great many
goods at a small profit rather
than a few goods at a large
profit. For instance: we are
satisfied with a margin of Ioc
upon a Peerless Shirt, and the
result is that there are more
Peerless Shirts worn than any
other in this market. This
small profit rule is alike ap-
plicable to all departments of
tn,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-02-25
The French in Tononin.

PARIS, Feb e3.-Latest advices from Tonquin
state that the French gunboats are taking posi-
tions in the waters of the Tonquin delta, so as
to be able to support an attack Bacninh. A
reconnaissance from Hanoi discloscs the fact that
Black Flags occupy Hunghoa and the mouth of
the Black river
General AIillot commander of the land forces
in Tonquin, has left three battalions at Sontay
and three at Haiphong, and is preparing to oper-
ate against Bacninh with nine hundred men.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-02-25
THE RONAPARTIsTs.
Prince Napoleon's Address to Delegation
of that Party.

PARIS, Feb 24.-Prince Napoleon (Plon Plonl
and his son, Prince Victor Napoleon, gave audi
enee this morning to eighty delegates from Bona
partist committees formed for the purpose of
considering the question of revision of the con
stitution Replying to their address, Prince
Napoleon said; Your presence here proves that
when it is necessary to defend national sover-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-02-25
SPEAKER BRAND.
He Declines the Offer of Peerage on His
Retirement.

He Declines the Offer of a Peerage on His
Retirement.
LONDON, Feb 23.-Sir Henry Brand, on resign
ing the speakership of the House of Commons,
was offered peerage, but declined the honor.
1t has been the rule for the Speaker, on retiring,
to go to the House of Lords Sir Henry's reason
for refusing is that he is the heir of the old
barony of Dacre, which would be merged in the
new title. He accepts the pension of $4,000
yearly
THE Right Honorable Henry Bouverie William
Brand, NJ. P, retiring Speaker of the House of
Commons, is the second son of the twenty first
Baron Dacre, by the second daughter of the late
Honorable and Very Reverend Maurice Crosby,
dean of Limerick, and brother and heir pre-
sumptive to the present baron. He was born in
1914. For some time he private secretary
to Sir George Grey. In July, 1852 he obtained
a seat in the House of Commons as one of
the members for Lewes, which borough he con
tinued to represent until December, 1865 and
since then he has sat for the county of Cam
bridge In February, 1858. Mr.. Brand was ap-
pointed Keeper of the Privy Seal to the Prince
of Wales, but he only held the Office for few
weeks. He held the Office of Parliamentary
Secretary to the Treasury from June g. 1858 to
July, 1866. In 1889 Mr. Brand succeeded Sir w
Hayter, senior whip" of the Liberal party and
he discharged the duties of that important and
laborious office with unfagging energy and zeal
loI d ptTlOu Ol Hlue years. Wn6n N1f benson,
afterw&gd Viscount Ossington, vacated the
Speakers chair, Mr.. Brand was nominated bv
the government to succeed him, and he was
elected Speaker of the House of Com
mons without opposition in February, 1872
At first some honorable members enter
tanned misgivings as to whether a gen
tleman who had been so peculiarly iden-
titled for many years with the interests of one
political party in the State would preside with
due imparhalty over the discussions of the
House OF Commons: but all such doubts were
soon set at rest by the conduct of the right-hon-
orable gentleman, who has discharged the duties
of his high Office TO the satisfaction alike of Lib
erals and Conservatives. The most conclusive
proof of this is, that when a new Parliament was
elected and the Conservatives were placed in
power, Mr. Brand again elected Speaker
without opposition, in March, 1874 The Speaker
of the House of Commons is the first commoner
of the realm and ranks next after barons. His
emolument consists of a furnished house in the
new Palace of Westminster, and salary of
95, 900 a year. Mr. Brands name has of late
years been before the public in connection with
a scheme for the ameloration of the condition of
the agricultural laborers on his estate at Glynde
in Sussex.
He was married in 1888 to Eliza, daughter of
Gen. Robert Ellce, by whom he has had a large
family. His eldest son is one of the members for
Stroud and was formerly member for Hertford-
shire
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-02-25

qixty>fve years, was killed, tonight while in a
drunken quarrel with his wife. She threw
wooden bucket at his head, which caused him to
TALL down stairs and break his neck. Mrs. Con
nelly was arrested. .
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-02-25
MONDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 25

ghee and only from ten to twenty rounds of am
munition per man. The rebels fire upon us night
and daYn
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-07


Complaint having been entered at this office
by Ernest Newman against Isaiah Arnold for
failure to comply with law as to timber-cul.
ture entry 562, dated North Platte, Neb., April
Ii, 1879 upon the southeast 4 of section Z,
township 2, north of range q west. in Red Will
low county, Neb., with a view to the cancela-
ton of said entry; contestant alleging tsat
said defendant, Isaiah Arnold, has failed to
cultivate or cause to be cultivated any part of
said tract of land since making said entry as
required by law, to the present time, tO-wit.
January Il, 1884. and has failed to plant OR
cause to be planted to trees, seeds or cuttings
any part of said tract of land since making
said entry to the present time, to-wit, January
IL, 1884, as required by law {; the said parties
are hereby summoned to appear at this office
A. NJ. to respond and furnish testimony con-
corning said alleged failure.
33-4t. G. L. LAWS, Register
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-07
q. Land Office. McCook, Neb.,

Complaint having been entered Mt this Office
by Minnie Dyce against Stephen S. Roberts
for failure to comply with law as to timber
culture entry III, dated North Platte, Neb.,
May q, 1879, upon the south 4 southwest a
and south u southeast 4 section ~, township
north, range 30 west, in Red Willow county,
Neb., with a view to the cancellation of said
entry; contestant alleging that Stephen s.
cultivated, any part of said tract during the
past two years ending January LIST, 1854 that
he has failed to plant any part of said to trees,
last past and that said tract is wholly aban-
doned; the said parties are hereby summoned
to appear at this office on the 18th day of
and furnish testimony concerning said alleged
failure Bat G. L, LAWS, Register.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-07
e. S. Land Office, McCook, Neb.,
Ton,1nrvy OSfl, 1901

=
Complaint having been entered at this Office
by AntOin Probst against Arthur F. Hitch
ber-culture entry 10, dated North Platte, Neb,
May 26th, 1879. upon the southwest quarter
section %, township north, range 30 west 9Th
P. NJ, in Red Willow county, Nebraska, with
tant alleging that Arthur +. Hitchcock has
failed to plant to trees, seeds Or cuttings the
first or second five acres of said tract for more
wholly abandoned and grown up to weeds and
grass the said parties are hereby summoned
to appear at this office on the 9Th day of March,
1854. at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, to respond and fur
nish testimony concerning said alleged fail
ure. S5-4. G. L. LAWS, Register.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-07
U. S. Land Office, McCook, Neb., !

r,,:. onuat .y syIi, tI:1. a. ~
by Tiffany B. BabcOck against Austin E. Dixon
for failure to comply with law as to timber
culture entry 1921, dated North Platte, Neb.,
June q, 1850, upon the east y southeast Il and
south u northeast Il section 81. township
north, range % west, in Red Willow county,
Neb., with a view to the cancellation of said
entry contestant alleging that Austin E. Dix
on has failed to break, cultivate, or plant to
trees, seeds or cuttings, any part of said tract,
or cause the same to be done, since January
LIST, 1882; that he has failed to break the second
five acres of said tract as by law required the
at this office on the 18th day of March. 1884 at
3 o'clock, P. NJ, to respond and furnish testi-
mony concerning said alleged failure.
35-4t. Il. LAWS, Register
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-07
LAND OFFICE AT McCoox. N N, !

Notice IL hereby given that the following
named settlers have filed notice of their inten'
ton TO make final proof I'm support OF their
Claims, and that said proofs will be made be-
fore Register and Receiver ut McCook, Neb..
on Saturday, March 4, 1884, viz: John Il. Coir-
man, ID. 8 if0, for the southwest i southwest
u section % and east :. southeast i ana NORTH
west a southeast u section 70, township 4,
range DO west He names the following wit
nesses tn prov: his continuous residence upon,
and cultivation of. said land, VIZ Georee
White, Michael Weick, William Coleman anIs
Ella NJ Coleman, all of McCOok, Neb.
Viz: Ella NJ. Coleman, ID. :. loo, for the south
west Il northwest Il section and southeast a
northeast u and lots l and = section north,
township 3, range 30 vest. She names the fol-
lowing witnesses to prove her continuous resi-
dence upon, and cultivation of, said land, viz:
Phillip Wcick. George p. Weick. John X. Coie@
man and William Coleman ali of McCook, Neb.
;y5-6t g. l.. LAWS, Register
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-02-07
U. Land Office, McCook, Neb.,

JEnudry Z-u, Ioof. J
Complaint having been entered at this office
by Mabel Dyce against Moses w. McReynOlds
for failure to comply with law as to timber
culture entry 9Sl dated North Platte, Neb..
September Sd, 1879, upon the north J. north.
east a, southeast 4 northeast a and northeast
range 30 west, in Red Willow county. Neb.,
with a view to the cancellation of said entry;
contestant alleging that Moses w. McReynOlds
has failed to plant to trees, seeds or cuttings
said tract as required by law; said tract has
been wholly abandoned for two years past
ending January l, 1884 the said parties are
the 18th day of March. 1884, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ,
to respond and furnish testimony concerning
said alleged failure.
Sat. G. L. LAWS, Register.