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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-18
Testimony of Congressman Weller, Who
Has Poor MemOry-Mr W. H. En-
glish To Be Examined To-Day.
Argument of the House Committee in
Favor of the Mexican Treaty.
Senator Brown Rises to a Question of
Privilege, and Replies to the Remarks
Made on Monday by Mr.. ingalls,.
w. III. ENGLISHS METHODS.
Testimony of Congressman Weller Before
the Investigating Committee.

Testimony of Congressman Weller Before
the Investigating Committee.
WASHINGTON, June 1.-THE special commit
tee appointed to investigate the charges against
Hon. VIM. H. English of lobbying on the House
floor in the interest OF his son in the contested
election case of English VS.. Peelle began its ex-
Weller, of Iowa. was called.
AFTER you had voted to lay the motion for
reconsideration on the table, the day that Mr..
English was seated did Representative Pusey,
of Iowa, request you to go to the Democratic
side of the Housel" asked Mr. Millard
Mr.. Weller said Pusey came to him and in
quired about his health and he told him he was
first rate and was going to the depot to meet his
wife and daughter. Pusey asked him tc stay
and vote on the English -Peelle question.
You evade the question. Did Pusey ask you
to go to the other side of the HouseF
Il don't remember"
"Did you go with himl"
II don't remember"
Did you follow Pusey in very few mo-
ments}"
II can't tell you that"
while he was sitting by you, was there any
discussion regarding the election easel"
Il don't remember"
when you went to the other side of the
the father?"
II think not"
Did you see the sonl7
''I did"
''Did you converse with himl"
81 did; saw him on my way, as l was passing
out of the hall"
'How soon was this after Pusey had been to
your seatl"
Il don't know"
"Can you tell what time you received your tel
egram from your wifel'
Il cannot When l got home found had
made a mistake of just about one hour in the
time of the arrival of the train"
Had you seen English the father, previous
to the ballotingp
Il was introduced to him on the floor of the
House by some one. l asked if he was related
to the Democratic candidate for the vice-presi-
dency, four years ago, and he said he was the
identical man. English never made an offer
or any suggestion thatI should receive money!
There is no charge of that kind against you "
Next day, after the vote was taken when l
had made personal explanation on the floor of
the House, Mr.. Wilson, of Iowa, said he was
sorry l had made an explanation. He said
Bayne when he referred the day BEFORE in his
speech, to some one having left the hall, did not
mean me-"
W. H. English will be examined tomorrow
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BATHING SUITS.
Lawn Tennis and Boating Shirts.
PAUL H. KRAUSS,
Shirt MAKER AND GENTS FTRNISHER,
Nos. 26 and % N. Penn. Street.
LADY MARY HASLETS SLAVE"
Touching Love Romance Revealed After the
Suicide of Wealthy Gentleman.
SHIRT-NAKER AND GENTS FURNTSHER,

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, June 17-"Lady Mary
Haslets Slave" was tattooed across the breast OF
the corpse of the handsome, close-knit figure OF
James Haslet reposing on a marble slab at the
Minneapolis morgue.
A high-bred man, with gray hair and mus
tache, and young gentleman, his friend, have
been seen upon the streets and about the hotels,
often in earnest conversation. The former was
morose, the latter buoyant, yet nervous and
watchful of his companion. To-day the parties
entereda beer garden and sat at table. The
elder gentleman finally made sudden move
ment and drew pistol from his pocket A
struggle ensued for the possession of the weapon,
but before the outsiders could interfere the re-
port of pistol rang out and the figure found in
the morgue fell heavily to the floor, rebounded
and then settled down in DEATH
The suicide proves to be James Haslet, evi-
IDENTIFY an Englishman, from letters found on his
person His companion was c. Spencer Pratt,
son of banker at No. 10 Bond street. New York,
and a nephew of the suicide.
Although almost frantic at the death of his
uncle enough was cleaned to disclose the motive
of the act 1t appears that James Haset had
loved lady at his old home who was pledged to
him. He turned wanderer, carved out fortune
in the West, and had returned month ago to
claim his own. He found she had forsaken him
for another. Although a scholar and a high
bred gentleman, he failed to find consolation in
books. Long brooding over his wrongs had un-
seated his reason.
Young Prattis well known in Minneapolis from
his connection with his settlement of big losses
of Eastern insurance companies by the Syndicate
Block fire.
Haslet had resolutely set his face against life,
for he had pint of laudanum in his pocket
when he fired the fatal shot The destination
of Haslet and Pratt was Portland Ore. They
were on the way to bankers to arrange their
finances, when the shot was fired in beer
garden The remains will be shipped to New
York
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THE MEXICAN TREATY.
Argument of the House Committee in Favor
of the Agreement.

WASHINGTON, June 17.-In the report ac-
companying the bill to carry into effect the Mex
lean treaty prepared by A. S. Hewitt, and re-
ported from the ways and means committee to-
day, the committee says:
'It has been feared that the sugar industry of
Louisiana might be unfavorably affected bv free
admission of raw Mexican sugars, and that the
profits of tobacco culture might ultimately in
some way, be affected. When it is considered
that Mexico, at present, does not raise sufficient
sugar for its use, and that its tobacco is of
aquality which does notinterfere with the product
of the United States but, on the contrary, would
advantageously supplement it, and replace the
tobacco which is now imported from Cuba, the
objection thereto arises rather from an ap-
prehension of the development of Mexico in the
production of these two articles than from any
considerable production at the present time. The
prospects of interference are evidently too re-
mote to weigh against the great advantages
which will accrue to the United States from the
admission OF our manufactures free of duty into
Mexico. Mexico is the gate through which this
country will find its connection with the
Central and South American States The
time has already arrived when we must
adopt continental policy laying its foundations
broad and deep in the mutual interest of init
mate commercial and political sympathies The
Monroe doctrine must be asserted and enforced
1t is essential for our own safety as well as our
growth that we shall exercise a controlling in
huence in the affairs of the Western world 1t
may not be desirable that we should extend the
limits of our own sovereignty beyond
our own borders, but every measure
which tends to establish closer relations
with our neighbors, to create mutual interests,
to develop common hopes and sympathies and
to tie us more closely together in support of the
principles of free government and the progress of
human liberty. should be encouraged. 1t is for
this reason that the treaty with Mexico marks
all era in the progress of the Western world We
have only to cultivate peace and good will with
our neighbors, and accept every opportunity for
free intercourse and of free exchange in order to
complete the demonstration that the blessings
which have crowned the unrestricted commercial
intercourse of the States of our Union with each
other may be extended and enjoyed by all the
people of the Western hemisphere, not only in
peace and security, but without peril to their
political existence as free and Independent
nationsn
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Secretary Teller says that while he finds evil
dence of gross heedlessness and carfessness of
the interests of clients by the firm, the proof
does not warrant disbarment.
Lycurgus Dalton, of Indiana, postmaster of
the House of Representatives, who has been very
sick for some time, will go to Fortress Monroe
this week. to recuperate
Gen. Tom Nelson, of iTerre Haute, has returned
to the Riggs House, after an absence of several
days.
Since the Democrats of the House practically
determined, at caucus tonight, to try to do
nothing but pass the appropriations before ad
journment, it generally believed Congress will
adjourn not later than July g.
William H. Woodward of Carbondale, Ill,
has been restored to practice as attorney before
the Pension bureau.
Postmasterge general Gresham says there is no
truth in the statement that he is to be appointed
to succeed Circuit Court Judge Drummond with
in a short time and that he will retire from the
Cabinet Immediately after his appointment
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THE LATE HESTER CLYMER.
Discovery of the Fact that the Ex-COngreSs'
man Committed Suicide

PHILADELPHIA, June lit is now made
known that Hester Clymer took dose of NOR
phine the evening before his death. 1t is said
that financial reverses while in business led him
to take that step He drew up his will two
weeks ago, giving everything to his wife. The
physicians walked him up and down the room
all night, having relays of men, and a
stomach pump was used from midnight
until o'clock in the morning. His wife,
meanwhile, was going into Mysteries every
few minutes. Mr.. Clymer died i'll terrible
agony. Strong efforts were made to keep the
matter secret but the coroner was notified this
afternoon and the body may yet be raised and
an inquest held. The wife is lying low from the
shock, and it is question whether she will
recover
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PERSONALITIES IN THE SENATE.
Senator Browns Reply to the Charges of
Senator Ingalls,.

Senator Browns Reply to the Charges of
Senator ingalls,.
WASHINGTON, June 17.-In the Senate, after
the reading of the journal, Mr. Brown rose to a
question of privilege. He had the clerk read
the remarks of Mr.. ingalls,, made yesterday, re-
lating to Mr.. Browns revision of his [Brown's
remarks, made in debate on Friday last When
the clerk had concluded the reading Mr.. Brown
said he had not replied to Mr.. Ingas's remarks
yesterday because he did not wish to speak un-
der the irritation which Mr. Ingallss remarks
we're calculated and intended to provoke In
what he had to say he wonld keep within the de-
corum of the Senate, and had reduced his re-
marks to writing. He called the attention of
the Senate to the insulting and opprobrious Ian
guage used by the senator from Kansas Mr.
Ingalls, toward members who could not
repel such insults without viola
ton of the rules which all senators
were in honor bound TO obey, Mr., Brown did
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Great Fire at Athens. Pa.

ATHENS Pa. June 17.-This town was visited
to-day by the largest fire it has ever known.
The fire started in the novelty furniture works
of Hall & Lyon and quickly spread to the coal
yard of Ralph Fazer, the grain depot
of d. j. McAfee, and number
of other buildings, destroying them
all. A large amount of lumber
was also consumed. Joh. Simmons, H. t.
Brigham and Charles Ordway, employees of the
furniture works, were seriously injured and
many others more or less hurt by jumping from
burning buildings. Several hundred men are
thrown out of employment by the fire. Loss
$1O2, 900; partially insured.
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NEW YORK DEMOCRATS.
Indications that Cleveland VIII Score an
Easy Victory To-Day.

indications that Cleveland VIII Score
Easy Victory To-Day.
Special to the indianapolis journal.
SARATOGA, n. Y, June lL-Everything points
tonight to the Endorsement of Cleveland o-mor-
row by the New York convention. All day the
canvassing has been going on, with Flower in
person to lead his forces, and till this evening
he was in command of the field. 1t has been a
fight of provincial New York against the great
balance-wheel of New York and Brooklyn cities
There was no doubt that, outside of New York
city itself, Flower was far in the lead At noon
to-day he was master of fourteen congressional
districts, and needed but four more to give him
the majority. Expressed in figures, he
had l75 votes, and 1913 would constitute
a majority. The difference he counted on
obtaining from Brooklyn and Tammany in New
1ork, but change came over the outlook when
the bosses arrived from New York and BROOKLYN
with l'5OO retainers of the large Democratic or
CARNATIONS 1t then appeared that the County
Democracy, 500 strong. We're solid for Cleveland
that Irving Hall was also solid; that Tammany's
immense muster roll of sachems was divided be-
tween Cleveland and Flower, and that Brook
lyns delegation, under Boss Mclaughlin while
it contained some kickers against Cleveland. had
no great grievance on hand, and was likely te
yield to the Cleveland sentiment in the air On
the arrival of the bosses it became clear that
harmony was the chief object in view.
Tammany wanted more representa-
tion at Chicago, and this was
promised by the committee. All other differ
ences were to be reconciled The committee is
still in session If it appears before the conven-
ton meets tomorrow that New York and Brook
lyn will go solid for Cleveland it will settle his
majority, and in this case the name of Flower
will not be presented, and New York will go to
Chicago unanimous for Cleveland. This result
would follow from the old-time unit rule if
Cleveland had a bare majority of the convention
but the friends of Flower think he will release
his followers and make no contest whatever for
control if defeat is apparent in advance. In re-
turn for this, he will probably be the next Dem
ocratic candidate for Governor. Cleveland is
not here. His name will be presented by Mr.
Dorsheimer. There is no further excitement
than a band of music tonight
SUDDEN SHIFTING.
LATER-The committee has just adjourned
and the result complicates the outlook. Tam
many, which did not obtain increased representa-
ton as promised, is liable to seek revenge by
voting for Flower, to kill the committee machine,
under control of Manning 1t has also appeared
that the Brooklyn men in the committee voted
to seat every contesting Flower delegation. At
present everything is at sea. There is great re-
joicing at the Flower headquarters, and he is
constantly receiving recruits from among the
delegates. 1t looks as if Manning had thrown
his fat I'M the fire, and if Cleveland wins to-mor-
row, there must be some combinations not on
the carpet tonight.
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National Educational Association.

MADISON, Wis, June 1.-THE committee on
entertainment of the National Educational As
sociation report that applications for accommo-
dation still come in though it was understood
that all were to be filed by June l. The com
mittee is apprehensive that many will apply for
entertainment at too late day to enable its
members making proper provisions. The com
mittee announce that applications already filed
will be first considered in making arrangements,
and will receive preference. All persons apply
ing on or before June % will be accommodated;
those applying after that date will be provided
for so far as possible, but need not be disap-
ments made for them Five thousand visitors
are now expected
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-18
One Section of the Scott Law Unconstitu-
tionaI.

COLUMBUS o., June 1.-THE Supreme Court
announced its decisions to-day in the Scott
hquor-tax law cases. In that of King VS.. Capel
lar judgment was affirmed; in that of Butzeman
VS.. Whitbeck Judgment was reversed. This de-
clares the second section of the law, pertaining
to first lien on the premises, unconstitutional
and leaves the remainder of the law valid and
operative, as heretofore. The question of the
constitutionalty of the whole law is held not tc
be raised in the cases, and the court stops with
reauired to nav the june collection Of tax under @
the law, leaving the matter open for further
test before the semi-annual payment in De
cemher
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Arrest off Broker,

CLEVELAND, June 17.--Edward L. Moon, the
broker with whom Isaac A. Stanley, the default
ing teller of the National Bank of Commerce,
had most of his dealings was arrested this morn
ing by United States officer, under the same
federal statute under which Stanley was ar
rested, which prescribes from five to ten years
tional bank, or abetting the same The arrest
was made at the instance of the bank officials.
Edward Schwartz, another of Stanley's
brokers, was arrested tonight, charged with
abetting Stanley in defrauding the National
Bank of Commerce Stanley, Moor and Schwartz
are in Jail together.
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Notes and Personalities.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WAsHINGToN June 17.-General Browne in
tended to start to Indianapolis tonight, but is
prevented by the tendency of an important
measure in the House.
Mrs. Dr. CASTOR and daughter, of Indianapo-
lis, are visiting friends here.
Jim Wood started for Indianapolis this morn
ing.
N. w Fitzgerald & Co., who were disbarred
from practice as pension attorneys before the
Interior Department in December, have been
restored to practice In the order of restoration
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American Institute of Hommopatbv.

DEER PARK, Md, June 1z-So many dele
gates are attending the session of the American
Institute of Homeopathy that six or more sleep
ers have been ordered to side track for their ac-
thology of the Tonsils7 was presented by DR..
r. N. Tooker, of Chicago to-day, and President
John c. Sanders, NJ. D., of Cleveland, delivered
an address The report of the treasurer shows
no debts, and money in the treasury. The re-
ports of the bureau OF pharmacology, w. L.
Breyfogle, NJ D., of Louisville, chairman, and
of the bureau of clinical medicine were the sub
jects of discussion.
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Monday Nights Fire at Galveston.

GALVESTON, June 1.-THE total loss by the
burning of portion of the League Building early
this morning approximates $4,000, a large por-
ton of which is the building; fully insured in
the National of Hartford Phoenix of Hartford
Hartford of Hartford, Springfield of Springfield
Mass, and the North British and Mercantile
Biering & Co. stock rescued from the fire of
June g. sustained additional damage which is
covered by the old insurance 1t is generally be-
lieved that this mornings fire, and also that of
June 6, was the work of an ncendiary.
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Wife-Murderer Hanged.

DETROIT, June 1L-Luke Phipps, who shot
his wife on a ferry boat between this city and
rested and lodged in the Sandwich, Ont. jail,
where he subsequently escaped, but was finally
rearrested in Chicago and extradited, was
hanged this afternoon at Sandwich. He met
his fate without hinching, and died almost in
stantly. His crime was committed under the
influence of linnor
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MINOR MENTION.
List of Patents Issued to Indiana Inventors
Yesterday.

No
Special to the indianapolis journal.
WASHINGTON, June 17-Pateuts were issued
to the following Indianians to-day:
Albert B. Cochran, Terye Haute buggy -top;Wil-
bur F. Cornelius, Muncie scrubber; VIM. Culbert-
son, indianapolis valve gearfor reversing engines;
Nelson Taught, Pittsboro, assignor one-half to
r. R. Miles, Indianapolis, fence; Joseph Garrick,
Michigan City, proiectile for carrying explosive
Shells Benz. F. Harrell, New Marion, gate;
Phillip Hayes, Waynetown. trace buckle Zach
ariah J. johnson, South Bend, pantaloon strech-
er; Phaon j. Kern, Frankfort wagon seat
William Kimmel, gang plow canting Device
John D. Libby Lima, two-wheeled vehicle;
Francis W. Robinson, Richmond, traction en-
gine; Robert V. Rowlett, Richmond, two-wheel
and axle fastening; B. Sherrer, Cicero, band
cutting and feeding attachment for threshing
machine; Abe L. Teetor, Cambridge City, grind
ing mill
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AHorse-Thiefs odious Comparisons.

EAsToN, Pa, June 1z-Peter L. Smull, a
horse-thief, who became notorious last fall by
fasting in Jail for several weeks and who sub
sequently escaped has written a letter from
New York to the local paper. He says he does
not consider his ease" bad one at all, in view
of the operations of the Marine Bank, Ward and
Fish, and Others and intimates desire to steal
General Grants Arabian horse A reward is
still standing for his arrest.
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The Ohio LovaI Legion.

CLEVELAND, June 1.-THE Ohio commandery
of the military order of the Loyal Legion of the
United States assembled here to day for social
reunion over the anniversary of the battle of
Bunker Hill. Generals Sheridan and Hancock
were expected, but are not here. The pro-
gramme embraced lunch at the Stillman, a
drive about the city, a business session in the
evening and banquet Among those present
are ex-President Hayes, Generals Buckland and
Potter, Commander Kellogg, Colonels Lane
Townsend, Laird, Conger, We'll, Bell, Wander
grift Smith and others
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-18
WHEN INDICATIONS.
WEDNEsDAY.-Fdir aveGther,
nearly stationary temperature.

The advent of true summer wealth
er creates a demand for thin clothes,
which we are fully prepared to meet.
We show ii great variety the tex
lures that give solid comfort and
enduring satisfaction what time the
sun is near the summer solstice and
the aspiring mercury in the ther-
mometer scars up into the eighties.
For hot weather these are the cor
rect things:
Seersucker Suits, Small Check
Goats and Vests, Thin Worsted
Goats and Vests, Silk Luster Coats,
Alpaca Coats, Drap d'Ete Suits (odd
Goats and odd Vests), Duck Vests.
Marseilles Vests, Linen and Mohair
Busters, Linen Coats, Creole Suits,
the "Tourist'' Blouse (new lines
just in), G. A. r. Blouse Suits, etc.,
Summer Underwear (our assort-
ment Of which comprises more than
$50 different varieties).
Our crowning inducement is the
amount we save you by Retailing
these goods at Wholesale Prices at
the
w II EIN
CLOTHING STORE.
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Modifying a Railway Report.

WASHINGTON, June 17.-Secretary Teller has
modified the government experts report on the
Union Pacific company, and the officials of the
road now declare themselves better satisfied.
The point of difference is understood to be that
the experts failed to place among the assets GER
tain amounts due the company. Counsel for
the railroad it is said, convinced the Secretary
that these sums are clearly assets hence the
modification. The report, as modified, will be
considerably more favorable to the road than
the original draft
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WASHINGTON, June 17.-Daniel Corrigan,
chief clerk of the Bureau of Medicine and
Surgery in the Navy Department, and Edwin
c. Kirkwood clerk in the same bureau, were
arrested tonight, charged with defrauding the
government by means of forged vouchers for
supplies which have been negotiated by outside
parties. The frauds extend over period of
several years, but their extent is not yet known.
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President Arthur's Movements.

New YORK, June 17-President Arthur re-
ceived Shipping Commissioner James c. Reed
and Cornelius N. Bliss this morning There
were no other callers. This afternoon he started
for Princeton College, to visit his son. The Pres
ident travelled in President Roberts private car
of the Pennsylvania railroad He will return
this evening, and has made arrangements to
leave for Washington on the midnight train.