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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-23
THE CHARGES AGAINST SWAIN.



WASHINGTON, April 22-Seeretary Lincoln
to-day addressed the following letter to the
Presidents
Sir-On the 18th instant \. Z. Bateman. Of this
city member of the firm of Bateman & Co, bank
ers addressed me letter of which copy is incosed
in which he alleged that General e. D.. Swain, JUDGE
Advocate general of the army. had committed fraud
upon said lrm On the day and before any action
taken the communication of Mr.. Bateman,
another communication from him was received bv me
Withdrawing the charges against General SWAIN On the
next day these letters We're by referred General
Swain, by Endorsement on the one first re-
eelyed' tor snch remarks as he may de-
made in the within communication,
and for any application he may desire to make On
the same day General Swain returned the papers
with the following Endorsement: [This Endorsement
has been published Mr.. Bateman then thought
proper to give the press copy of the first letter and
the grave charges made against the Judge Advocate
general were thus given wide publicity. His object
was apparently to enforce pecunary adjustment by
offensive possible and his letter next day
shows. notwithstanding the bitterness of his attack
that a satisfactory settlement quietly made ono
element of which was his Withdrawal of the former
charges, with statement, carefully framed to
avoid charging himself with having reckessy
made false and hbelous charges in his
previous letter. Mr. Bateman's business adventures
not-enttled under any circumstances, to the pro-
lection of the War Department but the integrity and
uprightess of the officer of the army who reports
upon every courtmartial proceeding. which it is the
duty of the Secretary of War to submit to the Presi
dent for his final action, is matter of deepest
Germ to the fesluent ana TO every one OF ms mtary
subordinates. The law requires that conduct unbe-
coming an officer and gentleman shall be followed by
a sentence of dismissal from the military service and
the President alone mitigate sentence If there
could be any distinction every consideration requires
that, more than any other officer of the
army the Judge Announcement should
be free beyond question from the imputation
of such conduct. tt is a matter of deep regret to
me- therefore, that, when the Judge Advocate
general given opportunity to comment upon the
charges in question: he in respect the first charge
either was not able did it, to make an eX-
pct denial of its essential part to give in detail
such facts and circumstances would show the
falsty of the charge. Instead Of doing so, he has
conteuted himself with statement which contains
nothing to which Mr. Bateuans allegations might
not possibly be truthful supplement-. S. il respect
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-23
ANNAPOLIS,

vation in California. She loved her father and
hoped the Senator could arrange for her to
spend her remaining days near the spot where
the paternal ancestors remains rest, that her
memory could be fresh with recollecting his
kindness, and she could strew the sod upon the
sacred mound with flowers, and there bend her
knees in prayer.
She asked the Senator to have bill passed to
allow her to homestead quarter section of land
at the grave of her father The pathos the
young lady employed touched the Senator's
heart He presented the bill and spoke for it
before the committee. SO did others from the
State and in Congress. ''Do everything in your
power to grant this request was the indorse-
ment placed upon the measure. The news
reached California. Investigation followed. It
was ascertained that the family was wealthy
the young lady a school teacher and the quarter
section of land desired was III a locality where a
water right, worth probably hundreds of thou
sands of dollars, could be controlled whit The
bill will not be reported by the committee and
the pathos is lost
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-23
FOREIGN MISCELLANY.
A Criminal Trial with Three Hundred De-
PENDANTS, and Lawyers in Proportion.

A Criminal Trial with Three Hundred De-
PENDANTS, and Lawyers in Proportion.
ROME April 22-The most colossal criminal
trial of modern times was to have been begun
to-day at Cantania a small city in the neighbor
hood of Syracuse in Sicily. No less than 300
prisoners were to be put on trial on charges of
being members of the Mafia, a secret society
which has long been the most dangerous of the
secret order of the irridentist nature and is sup
posed to combine brigandage with anarchism
Since the arrest of the prisoners an unexpected
host of Victims to the number of 1,500, have
sent in their names to the prosecuting officer
and offered to appear as witnesses. Many of the
prisoners moreover, are wealthy and infiuen-
tial, and small army of 112 lawyer has been
engaged for their defense. The result of these
extensive preparations on both sides is that the
government has no public building which is of
sufficient capacity for the trial of the cases. and
has been obliged to postpone them until June
The proceedings will then take place in the Bene
dictine Church. as hecourt house is entirely too
small. and the city jail is being enlarged by the
building of new wing to accommodate the un-
usual number of prisoners.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-23
The Shaw Leather House to Continue

BOSTON, April 22-Counsel for Shaw Broth
ers, the great leather house, that made an assign
ment, said, at the examination to-day that his
clients were ready to give creditors, pro rata,
every scrap of property the firm possessed. The
settlement proposed was for the purpose of al
lowing the Shaws to settle the estate because
they only could do it to advantage The nature of
the assets was such that they would bring hardly
more than 10 per cent. at forced sale while,
by continuing business the Shaws could de-
velop them to their full value. The compromise
was approved by all the committee of creditors.
Authorities were quoted to show that creditors
could not attempt to come under the benefit of
voluntary assignment and at the same time at
zach that assignment and proceed by attachment
and solvency
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-23
Rates to the General NJ. E. Conference.

New YORK, April 22-The passenger pool
commissioners disposed of large amount of
business in the way of making special rates for
In regard to the General Conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, which will be held
next month, at Philadelphia, it was decided to
return all delegates paying full fare to Philadel
phia from any point within the territory of the
joint executive committee at one-quarter of the
lowest unlimited fare to such points, upon pre-
sentation of certificate to be procured from Rev
A. j. Mynett, of Philadelphia. All delegates to
the conference, of lalty or clergy, together with
all Methodist ministers attending conference,
return fare upon presentation of certificates,
which must, however, be obtained before they
leave home.
The commission will continue its session to-
morrow, when renewal of contract will be con-
-iderad
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-23
BEGGING FoR QUARTER.
A Change of Sentiment Concerning Erection
of Public Buildings.

of Public Buildings.
Special to the indianapolis journal.
WASHINGTON, April 22.-There has beer beg
ging for quarter the part of the members
who are in the public building combination
Since the bills were before the House few
days ago it is believed a very great change of
sentiment has taken place, and it is feared by
those interested that the special order will be
suspended and that only = half-dozen or so
of the forty bills will be found suf-
fciently meritorious to guarantee getting them
up. There is little doubt that seventy
five per cent of the public building bills
will fail of passage if the special order for CON
sideration is suspended.
The country press has been especially severe
on the matter and has scared away several of
the leading friends. The members who are
directly interested declare there is no combina-
tion-no understanding whatever in the mat
ter-but they simply voted together for
consideration, because if they did not do so they
could not hope for consideration at all.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-23
Rumored Fan of Berber.

CAIRO, April 22.-It is reported the rebels
have captured Berber 1t is uncertain whether
or not the garrison and inhabitants have been
massacred. The Khedive and his Ministers are
deeply affected by reports Hussein Pasha has
been asking for assistance for month. Aid
will be too late now
The refugees from Shendy who were massa-
cred consisted of Copts, Egyptians, Assyrians
and Greeks. Before they left Khartoum, Gen
eral Gordon said to them ''You are safer in
Khartoum. but go, if you like"
occupied by rebels.
A ministerial council was held at Cairo,
yesterday, at which the English dip
lomatic and military representatives were
present. Nubar Pasha refused to retain
Office unless help was forthwith sent to Berber.
General Wood is pushing preparations with the
utmost vigor. 1t is generally believed the
Egyptian troops will meet with the fate of
Hicks Pasha's troops unless supported by British
eo1diprc
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-23
Louisiana Municipal Elections.

New ORLEANS La, April 22-The Democrats
claim the election of their entire parochial and
municipal ticket with the possible exception of
criminal sheriff. City inspectors were excluded
from the polling booths throughout the city or,
where they had gained admission were forcibly
elected by deputy shorifs. They entered pro
tests and reported their action to ex-mayor Be
han, who made an effort to have some of them
finally abandoned, the mayor declaring the cleo
ton. without the presence of the city inspectors,
illegal.
At Baton Rouge the result is still in doubt,
the vote being very close. 1t is thought McEn-
cry will lose the parish.
In Opelousas the result is uncertain. The
parish is claimed by both Democrats and Inde-
pendents.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-23
THE COMING DISAGREEMENT.
Certainty that There viii BE a Dead Lock
Over the Naval Bill.


Special to the indianapolis journal.
WASHINGTON, April. 22-The clash be
tween the two houses over the appropr-
alton bills owing to the Senates policy
of increasing the amounts fixed by the House.
may be said to have commenced. 1t has been
inaugurated over the postofice bill, to which the
Senate has largely added. This bill will go to a
conference committee. 1t is not expected that
it will bring about deadlock, but it will doubt
less be an unusually long time before the confer
ence agrees. There will have TO be concessions
on both sides, and mainly from the Senate, ac-
cordng to Mr.. Randall's determination There
will be just such fights over all appropriation
bills, some greater and some less. AS heretofore
stated in these dispatches, it will be about the
naval bill that the dead lock will arise. 1t is
even stated by some members that the temper
of the House is such that, unless the Senate re-
cedes from the enormous increase of money ap-
propriated by the House for the navy, especially
the entirely new provision for six steel cruisers.
there will be no naval bill passed at all
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-23
A GOOD CAMPAIGN DOCUMENT.
The Convincing Speech Delivered Yesterday
by Mr.. Mckinley.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WAsHINGToN, April 22.-Major Mckinley, Of
Ohio, at the last session of Congress made one
of the most brilliant speeches on the subject of
the tariff. He followed it up to-day with pro-
lection argument that will be more widely read
than any of the pending debate 1t was brill
liant aud forcible 1t did not deal in particulars,
not dry details, but was a wen conceived and
Photographic presentation of the question.
Major Mckinley has ringing voice and an
earnest and emphatic manner His delivery to-
day was very striking. He at once caught thg
attention of the whole House He drew around
him, before he had spoken five minutes, cir
Gle of listeners from both sides of the chamber,
and he was frequently applanded, His peroration
was magnificent, and when he sat down it was to
go through a fveminutes congratuatory hand
shaking. The speech is one of the best cam
paign documents that this Congress viii pro
duce 1t should be extensively utilized for that
purpose, for it is full Of truths.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-23
England Must Not Withdraw.

LONDON April 22.-The Pail Mall Gazette de-
noulices the foolish" speech of Harcourt, Secre-
tary of State at Derby, in which he spoke of the
withdrawal of England from Egypt. ''This
statement" the Gazette says, 'is kindling hopes
in France that the French republic will yet be
able to seize the government of Egypt. The
British" it says further, irrespective of party,
are resolved to prevent Egypt from falling into
the hands of France. Any ministry which should
sanction that, could not command fifty votes in
the House of Commons The Gazette demands
that the government shall at once declare that
England will not retire from Egypt for five years;
otherwise" it says I'VE shall speedily drift into
war with France
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-23
Earl Granville on Egyptian Affairs.

LONDON April 22.-Earl Granville has sum
moned a conference or the Egyptian financial
situation, but invitations, are, as yet, issued.
Officials of foreign affairs disclaim knowledge of
any intention on the part of the government to
call such conference. Earl Granville contin-
ues separate negotiations with each power in re
gard to Egyptian finances, and if the conference
is convened it will only be to give formal con-
firmation to their previous assent to English
proposals. There are rumors of a renewal of
the former complete entente between the En-
glish and French governments dueto Granville's
pledge to Waddington that an early date will be
fixed for the withdrawal of English troops from
Egypt, and also that financial reforms would re-
store French control in the financial administra-
tioD
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-23
Might Be utilized for an "o,d Ticket.

LONDON, April 22.-The Times says Prof
Maspero has discovered at Ekeeme, the ancient
Khemnis, the Panopolis of the Greeks, between
Assiott and Thebes an immense metropolis,
which dates from thet Polemaic period. Five cata
combs have so far been opened and these yielded
120 mummies. The sites of 100 similar cata-
combs are still intact and it is believed they con
tam as many as G, 900 mummies. Large harvests
of papyri and funeral treasures are expected
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-23
Double Execution at Vienna.

VIENNA, April 22.-Hugo Schenck and Karl
Schlossarek, The notorious murderers of servant
girls, were hanged to-day Schenck professed
to be a free thinker, and asked that a philoso-
pher instead of priest might be sent to consult
with him, but he afterwards partook of the
sacrament and prayed with priest throughout
the night. Karl Schenck, brother of Hugo, who
was also implicated to a certain extent with
Hugo and Schlossarek in their murder league,
has been incarcerated for life
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-23

CINCINNATI, April 22,-The whisky pool has
again been established. The executive commit
tee held meeting and agreed upon 81. 10 as the
days when an advance is expected. An assess
ment of $780, 900 has been ordered to pay the
liabilities of the pool, and it is limited still
further reduction of the capacity will be made
on May l. Members of the pool. though not at
all pleased, are willing to make further effort
to keep the business under control of the pres
ent organization.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-23
The Government Not Apprehensive.

LONDON, April 22.-Parliament reassembled,
to-day, after the Easter recess. In the House
of Lords, Earl Granville said the government
felt no fears for the personal safety of General
Gordon. He added that Gordon's indignation at
being abandoned would be understood when it
was known that of all the dispatches the govern
ment has sent Gen. Gordon, only few shor
ones had reached him.
The position Of Gordon was also subject of
inquiry in the House of Commons Mr. Glad
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-23

New ORLEANS, April 22.-The formal open
ing of the session of the supreme lodge of the
world, knights of Pythias, took place to- day in
Oddfellows Hall building, which was decorated
with banners pendants and other insignia of
the order. The supreme representativeswere
escorted to the hall by the uniformed ranks of
Crescent and Orleans lodges
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-23
FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE.
Gladstone Defeated on a Motion to Liberal
ize the Cattle Bill.

ize the Cattle Bill.
LONDON, April 22.-In the Commons, to-day,
Dodson Chancellor Of the Duchy of Lancaster,
confirmed the report that fifteen head of cattle
had been found at Wimpole, Cambridgeshire,
afflicted with foot and mouth disease. These
were portion of herd recently sent into
Cambridgeshire from Liverpool, and the cattle
inspector at Liverpool had reported that they
were from America Dodson asserted, however,
that the cattle could not have come from Amer
lea, the inspector to the contrary notwithstand-
ing, as all American cattle are slaughtered at
the ports where they are landed; the last
Canadian cattle, moreover, were landed at
Liverpool April II, and were perfectly sound.
Furthermore Dodson said he did not believe
there was any foot and mouth disease in the
United States or Canada. He moved, therefore,
to restore the cattle bill to the original form in
which it was introduced in the House of Lords.
The Duke of Richmond's amendment, intro
duced in the House of Lords, went further than
was necessary in defending the country from the
introduction of disease from abroad. If adopted
as it came from the Lords, the measure would
tend inevitably to hamper trade and increase tho
price of meat; it would, in nreality, be equivalent
to protection.
It is acknowledged that the government at
tached great Importance to Dodson's motion, but,
in spite of this, the motion was rejected-1S5 to
l61 When the result was announced Dodson
asked for time for the government to consider
the position in which they were placed by the
vote.
Northcote leader of the opposition, said the
government had twice this session defed the
opinion of the House in matters deeply affecting
the agricultural interests of the the country
Mr. Gladstone said the bill had been discussed
on party lines The government were, there
fore, entitled to exercise their Judgment in re-
gard to the course to follow.
The measure will be discussed again on Fri
day, when the government will state the course
it intends to pursue.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-23
An EXPERT Swindler.

DANvnLE Pa, April 22-The return of sew
eral drafts iprotested) to banks here shows that
some person giving the name David Loeb, and
claiming to be the son of Jacob Loeb, of this
place. has been swindling merchants in various
cities He buys goods and has them shipped
here, authorizing victims to draw on him and
then borrows money, which he asks to have in
cluded in the draft
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-23
Oil Discovery in Tennessee.

PITTsBURG, April 22-The Commercial
Gazette says it is reported that H. L. Taylor s.
Co., of Cleveland, while prospecting for oil in
thousand barrel "gusher" well, which was
plugged to await favorable opportunity for
further developement ofthe new field,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-23
Resigned by REQUEST.

9I rAuL, april w. Wlilam l Harder, assist
way, has resigned at the request of the general
manager. variation of 5000 600 was discov-
cred between the Canadian Pacific books and the
customs books accounts. This variation oc-
Cured prior to 1883. The companys books show
that this amount was paid in duties, of which
the invoices and duty forms give no trace. 1t is
not known who is responsible. The Minister of
Customs will probably investigate
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-23
Volunteers for Gordon,s Rescue.

LONDON, April PA movement is on foot to
enlist 200 volunteers to rescue General Gordon.
The idea originated in high social circles. The
volunteers are expected to contribute their quota
of the expenses. The enterprise will be carried
out even if the War Office refuses its sanction.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-23

stone stated that the government had received no
request from Gordon for the despatch of British
forces to relieve Khartoum. Gordon had simply
suggested that a small cavalry force should be
sent to Berber. He was unable to say whether
Gordon had sent a telegram to Sir Evelyn Bar
abandoned aba, by the English gov government. and an,
nouncing his determination to act henceforth
with perfect independence of those who have de-
captad him
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-23

WHERE other remedies have failed Athlopho-
ros has been found to work like charm. Jones
& Bryan, of Lancaster, Wis, sold bottle to an
old and respected citizen of that town, who,
having tried in vain all kinds of medicine, was
persuaded by his wife to give the new specific
trial After using only portion of one bottle
the rheumatism left his frame, and the weary
sufferer was restored to health and vigor Jones
d Bryan accompany this statement with large
order
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-23
Declined Without Thanks

MALTA, April %. The italian consul proposed
toland 200 cases of dynamite from an Italian YES
sci in the harbor and deposit it in the govern
ment stores. The Governor has refused to
allow this, and ordered the vessel to leave with
in forty eight hours.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-23
A CALIFORNIAN's EXPERIENCE.
A Young Damsers Scheme for Acquiring a
Valuable Water Right.

Valuable Water Right.
Special to the Indianapolis journal.
WASHINGTON, April pa California mem
Der told your correspondent to-day, of an expe
rience that he has just had that is interesting
A few weeks ago, Senator Miller of the Golden
Gate, received letter from a young lady of
San Francisco, in which she stated that she was
an orphan and was compelled to support wild
owed mother by daily labor. In pathetic Ian
guage she recited that several years ago her
father died and was buried on an Indian reser-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-23
A Catholic Convert.

ROME, April 22.-The Countess Grannotti,
the well known American resident was received
into the Catholic Church to-day. The Duchess
Massimo and Prince Vicovare were sponsors,
and Cardinal Howard officiated
At the auction of Earl Gosford's library,
Mazarin Bible brought $500.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-23

SHANGHAI, April 22.-The disgrace of Prince
Kung for his diatory action in the Tonquin affair
has been favorably received by the population
of the province. They believe that the accession
of Prince Chung to control of the Grand Coun-
ell of the Empire is a forerunner of war. De-
fensive measures are already being taken alorg
the coast where much excitement prevails
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-23
Emperor Williams Condition.

PARIS, April 22.-Le Francais newspaper
says; 1.-THE Emperor Of Germany shows contin-
ued signs of somnolence and other grave symp-
TOMS which cause serious alarm"