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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-28
THE CHURCH CONVENTIONS
The M. Z. General Conference Declines
to Change the Pastoral Limit.
Close of the Baptist Anniversaries at De-
trOit-Statistics of the Congregation
al and Unitarian Associations.
THE METHODISTS.
One of the New Bishops in the Chair-NO
Change in the Pastoral Limit.

One of the New Bishops in the Chair-NO
Change in the Pastoral Limit.
PHILADELPHIA May 27.-Rev. William X
Ninde, one of the newly-elected bishops of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, as presiding officer
at the morning session Of the General Confer
ence' exercised for the first time his episcopal
functions.
A resolution was adopted creating commits
sion of five business men and five ministers to
inquire into the methods of transacting bust
ness by the Book Concern
The committee on itinerancy submitted q num-
Der of reports, already printed, which were
adopted.
The committee to whom was referred the pa
pers and memorials on extension of the time
limit of pastoral terms. reported adversely to
any change. Several substitutes were tabled
and the report as introduced adopted. Recess.
W hen the conference reassembled, Bishop
Walden occupied the chair for the first time
Rev DIR. Goodsell, chairman of the committee
on fraternal greetings. presented beautifully
Illuminated message of greeting from the Meth
odists in Turin, Italy. The message was in
Italian, and the chairman was directed to make
reply.
The report of the General Conference dis
tricts was discussed at some length and adopted
with slight amendment
The report of the itineraucy committee upon
the condition of the journals of the annual con-
ference was read. The delegates laughed hearth
ly at the soberstatement that the Alabama jour
nal was damaged by cyclone The report criti-
cized each journal with great detail, and was
adopted. Defective journals will be reported to
the conferences concerned.
The itinerancy committee also reported a res
olutlou relating to relief of the con-
ferences in Germany and Switzerland from
the restriction of the term limit and placing
them under missionary rule A motion to table
the resolution was lost
Dr. Liebhard of Cincinnati urged its massage
Dr. Doering also explained some of the rea-
sons why the change is desired The resolu-
ton passed.
Delegations from the conference districts
then prepared their nominations for members
of the various general committees of the church,
and the conference adjourned
There is no doubt the body will adjourn sine
die on Thursday
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TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.

Notice has been issued to the coal operators of
Schuylkill county Pennsylvania, that coal min
ing will be suspended during twelve days Ia
June.
A meeting of Irish Catholics, held at Hibernian
Hall, Cincinnati last night, protested against
the action of the Italian government in reference
to eonfscaing the property of the propaganda at
Rome.
Edward Kerr, laborer was found dead on
the street in notorious part of Toronto, yes
terday morning. John Falvay, William Neil
and Perry Cross have been arrested on suspicion
of being the murderers
The body of Nellie D. Cooley wealthy
heiress, who disappeared nlysteriously from her
home, at Wilkesbarre, Pa, in December last,
was found in the Susquehanna river three miles
below Nantioke yesterday afternoon
The government of Mexico receives as q loan
So 600, 600 in monthly instaments from the
National Bank so soon as Congress approves of
the new statutes of the combined banks, the
bank to negotiate $40, 00O 900 loan for the gov
eminent in Europe Immediately.
The New York State Board of Health reports
a terrible condition of affairs in the COW stables
at Blissville, L. T.. near New York city, Pleuro-
pneumonia exists in all the stables; the dying
cattle are MIXED, then killed, and the careasses
struggled into New York and Brooklyn and sold
for food
The New York State Knit Goods Association
will send out mill circulars-first. requesting all
manufacturers to agree to total stoppage for
sixty days from June 10; second, to ask consent
to thirty days cessation. The proposition re-
ceiving the largest number OF signatures Will DO
adopted by the association.
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MIR. KE.K's NARRATIVE.
Continuation of His Testimony Before the
Springer Committee.


WASHINGTON. May 27-9Ir. Ker, in his testi-
mony before the Springer committee, to-day,
said it seemed that Kellogg had gone about to
newspaper Offices and talked about him. He
had been informed that he (Kellogg) had told
certain correspondent that he would or ought to,
rake a shotgun and blow out his fKers) brains.
Il want to say right here" said the witness,
that if Kellogg wants THAT kind of satisfaction,
If he will let me know the time and place, shall
be there. If he wants that kind of satisfaction,
he NAV have it. My character has never been
assailed"
The witness said Bliss told him there was no
use bothering with the indictments in the Park
er-SafisbuPy combinations: that he was 60
ing to arbitrate them. Mr.. Ker added: Il said
he couldn't DO it legally and that was the end of
Mr.. Ker then referred to the proceedings of
the Mitchell grand jury, and said there was not
a scratch of a pen to show that any record had
been kept; that other grand iurfes kept records,
except the one which convened the following
June and which considered the Kellogg case.
1.-THE government was responsible for this omis
sion," Mr.. Ker continued, ''and ought to
made to the indictment of Dorsey
and Brady by the Mitchell grand jury. In
preparing the Indictment Mr.. Ker said he IN
cllded Mr.. Kelloggs name but the jury omitted
it Mr. Merrick insisted that the Kellogg case
should be brought before the grand jury, and
Mr.. Bliss opposed it, but finally the Attorney
general gave orders to proceed with the indict-
ment against Kellogg, and the witness went be-
fore the grand jury, and presentment was made.
Bliss was indignant at the Indictment being
found. He went to New York and said he would
not come back. He was induced, however, to
return. Ker continued "Kellogg told Bliss
that he took the $40 600 received from Price, and
used it for political purposes in Louisiana"
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THE SOUTHERN oUTRAGEs.
Finding of the Senate Committee in the
Danville Investigation.

Finding of the Senate Committee in the
DanvilIe Investigation.
WASHINGTON, May 27.-The majority report
Of the Senate elections committee on the Dan
vile riot declares that it was premeditated and
preconcerted for the purpose of raising race
issue and intmidating negroes; that the Demo
Gratis prearranged the riot, and Endorsed it after
it had occurred. Mr.. Laphan, who prepared
the report, introduced some kilograms which, he
claimed sustainedthe conclusion that the riot was
the deliberate work of the Democratic party. The
committee finds no evidence that the negroes
fred shot until after the whites fired general
volIey, and that very few had weapons of any
kind. The negroes were of all ages and both
sexes gathered unquestionably from curiosity.
The whites on the contrary, were generally
armed; fire bell was rung, but not for fire. On
the contrary, it was secret signal for white
military company. The whites came rapidly
from all directions. and arms were distributed
60 those who had none from shops and stores.
The report concludes:
The object of the Democrats in these efforts was
20 raise issue to alarm the blacks and ntimidae
coored voters but chiefly to produce such frenzy Of
feeling in the State would induce the white electors
l. JOIN With their own race and escape the contumey
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THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Proceedings of the Thirty-First Annual Meet
Ing of the Association.

BosToN, May 27.--The thirty first annual
meeting of the American Congregational Asso-
citation was held to-day The treasurers report
showed the receipts of the year to be 500, $780, bal
anee on hand, 1898. There are now "a, 80 volumes
in the library, $3.50 of which are duplicates.
The following changes were made in the board
Of officers: Rev. Sam1 Walcott, D. D., of Cleve-
land, Rev. Henry Wilkes of Montreal, and
Charles G. Hammond, of Chicago. were dropped
from the list of vice presidents; E. W. Blateh-
ford, of Chicago, was substituted for Hammond,
and Rev. Michael Burnham, of Boston, for R. J.
Mans, as directors.
The following amendments to the constitution
were adopted:
Churches contributing to tie funds of the as
ISOLATION shall be entitled TO representation I'M
der the following conditions: Any church Or
missionary association of at least two years
standing shall, upon contributing for missionary
uses for two successive years, be entitled to rep
resentation at all business meetings of the
association. Delegate members shall have the
right to vote at all meetings, provided sGch con
trTbutions shall be placed BY large ma
ioTity annual memberships were abolished and
life membership raised from $50 TO 500
The directors we're authorized to elect honorary
members, who shall have the same rights and
privileges as other members; also, to call the an
nual meeting at such place and time IN May as
the directors may appoint
Rev. 7. D. Sunderland, of Ann Arbor, Mich,
was chosen director for three years. Adjourned.
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Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, May 27-Patents were issued
to Indilnians, to-day, as follows:
VIM 2. Allen, Monrovia, nest box for fowls
George W. Beard. Auburn, WINDMILL Frederick
Bremerman. indianapolis, turning gear for We
hicles; Hubert Brossell, Indianapolis. button
fastener; William L. Cassidy South Bend, sulky
pillow; James W. Dawson, Rushville cIutch
John J. Gardner North Madison, pump; Francis
A. Croft and l.. c. Whipple. New Albany, dump
ing wagon Levi H. Hills, Kokomo, breast collar
for harness; Henry F. Huffman, T. F. Robin
f fGn sn4 m irwin Magn 10
ty, saw-guard Henry B. Pitner, Plymouth, com
bined whip and line holder; Robert A. Small,
.JIffersonVille tool stock or handle.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-28
THE CONVENTION HALL.
How 1t Looked When Thrown Open for a
Musical Performance.

Musical Performance.
To the Western Associated Press.
CHICAGO, May 27.-The first of the May
Musical Festival performances occurred tonight
in the immense hall which, subsequently,, will
serve for the gatherings of the two great ma
tional conventions. The sale of tickets for the
opening performance was the largest for any
like entertainment ever given in the city. The
great amphitheater was completely filed. For
the purposes of the festival all ecorations such
as flags festoons, banners and garlands, had to
be dispensed with, and the wide area of
space, covering 1000 square feet, looks in CON
sequence, rather barren. The woodwork in the
hall is stained a somber Indian red The floor,
175 by $50 feet, is divided into two ampitheaters,
seven aisles and two galleries. The ampitheater
is in the north end and the hall contains stage
for chorus and orchestra, LOCO seats for the
former and 800 for the latter. Apart from
these, there are seats for 5000 people, which is
about the measure of the audience present at the
opening performance.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-28
The Garfield Jay-GouId- Stanley Matthews
Bargain,

Special to St. Louis Post Dispatch.
Several weeks ago ex-senator Thomas c. Plat
made statement to Washington gentleman of
what he would be willing to testify before a
properly organized investigating committee con-
corning Stanley Matthews appointment to the
Supreme Court. He gave an interesting story of
a meeting in his law office in 1885, where $780,,
600 was subscribed towards carrying Indiana,
conditioned upon written agreement given by
Garfield that if he was elected he would appoint
Stanley Matthews justice of the Supreme Court.
This agreement was held by Whitelaw Reid, and
copy was given to Mr.. Plat. 1t is said that Mr..
Platt is now willing to give up the copy of this
agreement, and tell the story connected with it.
Mr.. Springer at one time thought he might be
able to develop the facts in this case, but the
olution under which he is working gives him no
authority, and a majority Of the committee, it is
understood, are opposed to asking for an extern
ton of their powers. Now it is understood there
is movement upon the Senate side looking
toward an investigation of this subject. The
subject will come up probably after the June
convention
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-28

PGTTsBURe, May 27-In the Reformed Pres
byterian General Synod, to-day, the committee
appointed to examine into the records of the
Philadelphia Presbytery reported that they
found nothing contrary to the law and orders Of
the church
The committe on discipline examined into the
complaints Of arbitrary ruling by the moderator
and reversed his decision. The report was APP
proved by the synod
The committee on examination of minutes of
the Northern Presbytery reported that the min
utes We're entered in the books of the presbytery
in a proper way
The First Church, at Cincinnati, was selected
the place. and the third Wednesday in May,
1888. as the time for holding the next annual
session.
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MINOR MENTION.

A Proposition 70 Include Indians in the
Benefits of the Education Bill
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, May 27.-The House committee
on education and labor is now considering the
educational bill which has passed the Senate.
A number of army officers who are interested in
Indian matters are trying to induce the commit
tee to make an amendment to the bill extending
its benefits to the various Indian tribes They
tell the committee that education, coupled with
work, is the only way to solve the Indian prob
lem 1t is very doubtful if the committee will
recommend any such amendment as the one
thus suggested to them.
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Notes and Personalities.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, May 2z-Upon request of Rep
resentative Steele, the superintendent of rail
way mail service has ordered better mail fac1li-
ties for Bluffton. By this arrangement citizens
of BTufton viii get their eastern mail from
twenty to twenty four hours earlier than now.
Hon. J. B. Kenner, of Huntington, who has
been here few days, has started home.
Mr.. Steele has received numerous dispatches
from soldiers throughout the country congratu-
lating him upon the passage of his bill to muster
officers and enlisted men who were commissioned
but not mustered through 10 fault Of theirs
The bill only needs the Presidents signature to
make it a law.
Senator Coekren said to-day that he would
report favorabIy Mr.. Steeles bill
which passed the House, granting
honorable discharges to soldiers who went home
at the close of the war before being mustered
out Nh Coekren says it will pass the Senate
The star mail service from Fountain to Rob
Roy has been ordered discontinued. A post
office has been established at Eclipse, jackson
county.
Mrs U. S. Grant has sold house on Corcoran
street. which was in her name, to John r. Nc
Lean, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, for SC, 800
The House committee on military affairs will
report favorably the bill retiring Gen. Pleasant
on as colonel.
In reply to a communication from the House
WAYS and means committee asking for Secretary
Folgers opinion of the administrative portion of
Mr. Hewitt's tariff bill Mr. Hewitt has received
a letter from the Secretary indorsing the plan.
This renders it more than likely that such
changes in the law as are recommended IN that
part of the measure will receive the sanction of
the House.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-28
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION.
The Two Virginia Delegations Indus
triOusly Seeking Recognition.
How the Great Hall of the Convention
Looked Last Night-IntereSting Points
Concerning the Meeting.
THE VIRGINIANS.

Two Delegations Working for Recognition
by the National Committee.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON. May 27.-The two delegations
to Chicago from Virginia are already working
hard to secure recognition by the convention
One is what is called the Malone delegation,
and the other, headed by ex-Congressman
Dezendorf, is composed of what are called
"Straight-outs" Growing out of anxiety to
find how they may stand at Chicago, poll has
been made of the Republican national commit
tee This poll shows the ''Straight-outsr say,
that a majority of FIVE of that committee are
for them. The Malone delegation is for Arthur
and the "Straight-outs" are for Blaine.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-28
The Country win Remain at Peace.

WASHINGTON, May 27--Thirty delegates
from the Universal Peace Union called upon the
President to-day. The president of the union
made a short address stating that the object of
their visit was to testify their appreciation of the
Presidents administration, and particularly of
his course IN reference to the Congo river and
the Panama canal. The President, in reply
expressed his appreciation of their kind remarks
and his sympathy with their cause. He added
that it nearly a settled fact that this country
is to remain at peace with other nations
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-28
OTHER RELIGIOUS BODIES.
Annual Meeting of the American Unitarian
Association.

Association.
Boston, May 27.-At the annual meeting of
the American Unitarian Association, com
mittee submitted the following officers for the
ensuing year:
President, Henry P Kidder, of Boston; vice
presidents, George W. Curtis, Charles Allen;
secretary, Rev. Grindall Reynolds; directors
for three years, Rev. Howard N. Brown, Miss
Elizabeth P. Charming. Rev James DeNorman
die, William E. James, Rev. Jenl1in l.. Jones,
of Chicago, Henry w. Putnam of Boston
The directors say everything indicates a pre-
eminent restoration of the strength of the so
ciety. The chief difficulty is not in getting
money, but in obtaining a sufficient number of
able, earnest, reverent young men. From one
third to onehalf of all the money spent upon
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-28

The reports from Ohio are such as to give very
encouraging assurances to Sherman's friends
General Robinson, who has been nominated for
Secretary of Safe. leaves for Chicago on Wednes-
day night, to look after Shermans interests.
Brother-in-law MouIton will also he early on the
ground Mckinley, who is a delegate at large,
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church work is devoted to the Western country.
The report speaks of the disappointment Of the
societies at Des Noiues aud Madison in not re-
ceiving the aid voted by the national convention
and persistent effort will be made IN the fall to
relieve these churches.
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Fined for Publishing slander.

LExISGToN, KY, May 27..-B- j. Treacey was
to-day fined $500 for publishing slauderous
card about Circuit Judge, Morton. Three news
papers which printed the card are under indict-
ment.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-28
Rumored pefa1cation Denied.

New YoRK, May 27-Presdent Keim, of the
Reading company, denied the reported defaca-
ton in Jersey Central; he says he can place his
hands on every security, and they are intact
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-28
DAILY WEATHER BULLETIN.
Indications.
WAR DEPARTMENT,

WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER.
WASHINGTON, May %, AN
For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley-Fair
weather, northerly, shifting to easterly winds,
higher barometer, slightly cooler in east por:
ton
For the Upper Lake Region-Fair weather,
northeast to southeast winds, slight fall, fol-
lowed by slight rise in temperature.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-28

THE wealthiest aud leading Chinese merchants
of the Pacific slope recommend st. Jacobs Oil.
the great pain conqueror, to their countrymen at
large
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-28

New YORK. May 27.-Arrived: St Laurent,
from Havre
LONDON. May 27-Arrived: Pennsylvania,
Spain, Italy and Devonia, from New York.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-28
Horsford S Acid Phosphate.
A VALUABLE NERVE TONIC.

DR. c. c. Olmstead, Milwaukee Wis, says:
~ have used it in my practice ten years, and
consider it Q valuable nerve tonic
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-28

Local Observations.
INDIANAPOLIS, May 81.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-03-08
THE MISTRESS AND THE COOK.

NJ. K. SOyer writes to the London
Standard: "Sairey Camp and Betsey
Prig never raised themselves and their
class to the level of the clever and COM
petent nurses who now come to us in
sickness. 1t was reserved for gentle
woman. Florence Nightingale, to do
this. But when she startled the world
by her self-denial, courage, and ability,
other women, as well born and deli
cateIy nurtured, soon stepped into the
gaps where they were so greatly need
ed. The craze as it was first called,
never died out, and to that one woman
we owe our present valuable trained
nurses and sisters. These women now
come from every class in society, but
the movement was begun by the high,
and is now descended TO lower class.
With cookery it has always been dit
ferent The national school girl be-
comes first the scullerv. then the kitch-
en- maid, finally the cook, to which
post her aim points, not from any love
Of her ART, but ~ means of gaining
higher wages and larger perquisiies.
These are the sO-called protested
cooks in large establishments; but IN
middle-class houses things are much
worse, for there the-maid-o f-all -woik
turns into the 'plain'--ye gods, how
plain!-cook and torments US by spoil
ing and wasting about half the food
that passes through their hands. This
is mainly caused by the total ignorance
OF mistresses as how things should be
done.
Imagine merchants business,
where the sole knowledge of the prin-
cipal was TO draw checks. In spite of
having some good and honest clerks,
must he not in time inevitably drift in
to bankruptcy? Yet in ninety-nine
cases out of hundred the Young mis-
trcss of the house knows no more about
kitchen management than this typica
merchant does of his business. Does
she know the weight of flour, lard and
butter required to cover every pie or
tart dish in her house. the quantity Of
meat and vegetables for the tureen of
soup. or the weight of meat for the
dish OF outlets that appeared on the
luncheon table? Not one of these
questions could she answer; hence the
waste and extravaganza that go on
in English households, and the m;ser-
able meals that appear or the tables Of
people with a limited income"