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KinseY's Phosphorus Tonic

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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-20
The EX-Candidate Takes the Stand and Gives
His Version of the Part He Took
in Securing Votes.
The Committee Somewhat Embarrassed
by the Abundance Of Evidence.
Conclusion Of Bliss Testimony in the Star
Route Inquiry-The DefalcatiOns of
Burnside and Morgan.
THE ENGLISH INQUIRY.
The Embarrassed by the Testi-
mOny of the Defendant.

|
The Committee Embarrassed by the Testi-
mOny of the Defendant.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, June 19.-Affairs assumed a
somewhat serious aspect to-day for William II.
English in the investigation of his conduct in
lobbying for his son on the floor of the House.
Several witnesses came forward and testified
that. as they construed the rule under which ex-
members were admitted to the floor of the House,
he had grossly violated it repeatedly. Mr.. Ellis,
of Louisiana, a Democrat, said he never saw so
much importuning and lobbying going on as
during the tendency of the English Peelle con-
test. Mr.. Ellis intended voting and working
against the seating of young English, because
he did not believe he was elected or had any
right to a seat. He finally consented not to vote.
which stopped the opportunities
Mr.. Burns, of Missouri, another Democratic
member, went so far as to pronounce the con-
duct of the elder English as being outrageous.
But the most damaging testimony was that
given by the senior English. He said he had
spoken to nearly all the Democratic members of
the committee on elections on the floor of the
House, and had probably spoken fifty times to
Mr.. Converse. who was chairman of the sub
committee having the case in charge, and who
conducted it during its discussion on the floor.
He even acknowledged to having gone over the
testimony with Mr.. Converse, pointing out its
strong and weak points, and to have said to Mr..
Converse on the floor of the House that
it was an outrage to keep his son
out of his seat longer. The seeming sangfroid
with which he inculpated himself embarrassed
the Democratic members of the committee con-
Quoting the investigation, but it is said they in
tend to represent in their report that Mr..
English did not attempt to change the intentions
of the members whom he importuned. This has
been, however, anticipated by the testimony al
ready introduced, and by the Republican mem
Der of the committee, who says if such a report
is an investigation by another committee.
Mr.. Horr, of Michigan, who was instrumental
in bringing about this investigation, said to the
Journal correspondent this evening that
English himself had given his case away,
aud if he was not found guilty
by the committee, and deprived Of the privileges
of the floor by the House, that he would be
found guilty by the people of the country, and
that that was sufficient.
! w. E. English is an attentive auditor of the
to the two Democrats of the committee, which
is composed of two Democrats and one Repub-
lican. There is considerable comment tonight
upon to-day's proceedings, although but few per-
sons heard them.
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on the floor, 1 heard that a Republican member
had said it was a violation of the rules. | went
to MI. Carlisle and asked him if | was violating
the rules by being on the floor and speaking
with such members as l desired about my sons
case. l said | was interested as a father, a Dem
ocrat and a citizen, but that l had no pecuniary
interest. He thought l was not violating the
rules. If l did or said anything in violation, L
am frank to say, gentlemen, that regret it. l
don't hesitate to say that when l conversed with
gentlemen l did present my sons case as we'll as
| could. AT one time | would not remain on the
floor because it might be an injury to my son,
but the improperly of the thing did not occur to
me-
Did you ever know of a candidate for the
vice presidency being on the floor Of the HouseF
asked Mr.. Willard.
II never knew one to have a son elected to
Congress. l thought this was an exception, and
that 1 had the privilege of the House"
Didn't it occur to you that your prominence
would have a sort of influence on the Demo-
cratic membersl'
IF [ had any influence at all, I thought it
would be to show that 1 believed my sons case
to be a fair one"
Didn't you think your barrel was larger than
Mr.. Peelle's2"
A to the barrel business, 1 know nothing
about that"
IF you will bring up the barrel, I'll tell you
something about Indiana soap" interposed Mr..
Henley, a Democrat, addressing himself to Mr..
Willard, . Republican.
At this point the committee adjourned.
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In a letter written to j. A. Kitzmiller, of
Gettysburg, Pa, a delegate to the Chicago
convention, under date of March 9, 1884, Mr..
George William Curtis explained his opposi-
ton to Blaine as follows:
'"The Independents of New York hold the
balance of power, and no man more obnoxious
to them than Mr.. Blaine could be nominated
for the presidency. The principal reason for
this is the strong following he has in Pennsyl-
vania. The Independents are anti-protection
and whoever we elect must be for revenue re-
form. Neither Blaine, Logan nor Arthur can
carry New York"
The great mass of Republican voters care
little to hear the plea of the men who have
seen fit to bolt the party's action; and if this
is a fair explanation of the independent bolt
there is nothing left to do but to bid it an
affectionate goodbye until its component
parts shall regain their ordinary good sense
and patriotism.
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party in 1880, upon which that glorious vic
tory was won. If any one will take the
trouble to compare the two the similarity be-
tween them will be manifest. Two or three
propositions, pertinent in 1880, are alb
sent in the resolutions adopted yes
terday, while one or two new
planks, demanded by the necessities of to-day,
and by the wants of a great and growing peo-
pie, are to be found in this. Of course the
platform cannot be expected to please every
body, either in what it says or in what it
does not say; but we are satisfied that the
more it is studied the better it
will please all rational and sensible
Republicans, and in connection with the
ticket, so appeal to the loyal confidence of
every true-hearted member of the party that,
in perfect harmony and with the greatest
enthusiasm, we shall all keep step together as
we did in 1880, and win in 1884, like then, a
victory that will give Indiana an honorable
place at the head of the Republican column.
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THE STURGEON JUBILEE.

Continuation of the Celebration in Honor of
the Preachers Fiftieth Birthday.
LONDON, June 19.-The jubilee in honor of
the fftieth birthday of Rev. Mr.. Spurgeon was
continued to day. The Tabernacle was filled to
OVERLOOKING, and Mr.. Spurgeon was rendered an
ovation. DR.. Parker and Newman Hall were
among the distinguished persons present. The
Earl of Shaftesbury presided and delivered a
eulogy of Spurgeon.
The Earl of Shaftesbury said one of Surgeons
chief merits was that he was not afraid to men
ton hell to ears polite. Sturgeon was one of
the most admirable, amiable, loving fellows
he had ever met. AS a preacher, he
was exactly the reverse of a preach
err of whom it was once said,
'He preached so finely and lived so badly that it
was a pity, when.h he entered the pulpit, that he
ever came out of it: when out, it was a pity he
ever entered it again."
Canon W1lberforce said the meeting had as
sembled to glorify not Spurgeon, but the living
God. He congratulated the pastor on his jubilee
He said he had in his hand a beautiful.
fortunately, unable to impart it's contents. 1t
was from one filling the highest place in the
land-Mr. Gladstone. The best testimonial to
Mr.. Sturgeon was the fact that his weekly SER
mon was translated into seven modern languages,
traversing the world and solacing the hearts of
men.
An address of fraternal greeting was read
from 153 Baptist churches, representative $780,
" COhlo
Rev. c. P. Clifford, of America, in an address,
narrated the story of an American school
boy who, when asked who the prime minister
of England was replied, Charles Spurgeon;"
that was an expression of the inhuencesof Spur
geon on the minds of the religious public of
America. The people of America thanked God
for raising such a man, and trusted his years
would be doubled.
Mr.. Sturgeon ~jocularly replied, abiding to
the many Mandatory letters he was continually
receiving from America. He said his library
contained two companion volumes, namely:
Jonathan on Brag" and John Bull on Boast
ing" He was afraid the new world had learned
a bad habit from the old.
Sir William Macarthur said he had witnessed
one Of the most remarkable scenes in his
life. He had Travelled over the greater part of
the earth, and everywhere had met Surgeons
sermons He said a gentleman in Australia
subsidized a newspaper for FL, 900 per annum to
circulate Surgeons sermons. The secret to
the great preachers success were his humility
and plain Anglo-Saxon.
Newman Hall made a long address, in which
he lauded Mr.. Sturgeon. Churchmen, now Con-
formists, Tories and Radicals, could all unite in
honoring him. Brother clergymen followed and
made fitting remarks.
A check for "a, 500 was then handed Mr.. Spur
geon. The latter, rising, received an ovation.
He said the kindness he had received
during the last two days would melt
the hardest heart. He did not expect
the check, but did wish something raised with
which to extend and improve the tabernacle,
and for other religions aud charitable purposes.
The proceedings closed with a prayer and the
benediction.
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DEFAULTING OFFICIALS.

A Shortage in the Accounts of a Dead Clerk
New Discoveries About Burnside.
WASHINGTON, June 19-The First Comp
troller of the Treasury, in settling the accounts
of Robert G. Morgan, deceased, formerly dis
bursting clerk of the Department of State, and
chief of the bureau of accounts, discovered a
deficit of $12, 900. His bondsmen have been
called on to make good the amount. Morgan
was disbursing clerk of the State Department
for many years, and held in high esteem. He
died about two months ago.
1t now appears that Col. Burnside. late dis
bursting officer of the Postoffice Department, in
addition to stealing $45, 600 from the Treasury,
had a habit of simply pocketing the proceeds of
sales of waste papers, carpes, old furniture and
material of the Postoffice Department Thirty
two thousand dollars shortage in this account
has already been discovered, and the amount is
likely to be largely increased as the investiga-
ton progresses. Burnside began his populations
the first year he entered upon the duties of his
Office.
Secretary Chandler said to-day that the inves-
tigation of the accounts of the naval bureau of
medicine and surgery since 1881 was still in
progress, and a large number of suspicious
vouchers had been found, which, in case they
prove fraudulent, will further involve two off
Gals, against whom proceedings will be begun,
viously suspected. Mr.. Chandler also said a
number of arrests were probable, as the two
clerks against whom proceedings had been insti-
tuted appear to have carried on a system of
frauds for the last three years, with the assist
ance of various persons outside the department.
The bondsmen of Colonel Burnside have sur
rendered him to the authorities.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-20
NEW YORK DEMOCRACY.

The Democracy of the State of New York,
at the feet of which the Democratic
party learns wisdom, s~ustains the party's
reputation for ~incapability. The Demo
cratic politicians of that great State,
in convention assembled, are unable to come
to any agreement, and will go to Chicago
divided in sentiment and weakened in iniu-
ence. This were not much in itself; but since
the party throughout the country
looks to New York for guidance, this
inability to declare itself is perplexing and
leaves that organization still at sea, in which
it has foundered since Tilden wrote his letter
Of alleged declination. AS between Governor
Cleveland and Roswell P. Flower there ought
not be much trouble in making choice. The
former has made an acceptable executive, out
side of New York city, while his phenomenal
majority of two years ago is another argument
in his favor, though an analysis Of the
vote cast in that election and votes
subsequently given in that State indicate al
most unerringly that he could not again carry
the Empire State. On the other hand, Mr..
Flowers chief virtue lies in the possession of
means sufficient to contribute materially to the
'sinews of wal" in a national canvass. The
heart of the party divided thus, gratitude and
greed striving for the mastery, the
body of the organization is p~aralyzed
until it can be determined what is to
be the outcome of the preliminary fight and
drawn battle at Saratoga. For a quarter of a
century the Democratic ~canaille of the me-
tropols has had absolute control of the party.
In every instance within the past twenty
years the head of the national Democratic
ticket has been chosen either from New York
or from territory Immediately contiguous to
the city. The fight now, between the rab-
BILE of the streets and the more
reputable portion of the party in
other parts of the State, is carried to Chicago,
and is made a national, issue so far as the
Democratic party is concerned. A desperate
effort is making to prevail upon the party to
accept as Mr.. Tilden's legatee a man with a
barrel and a knowledge how to use it in CAM
paigns.
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THE ~sTAR-RoUTE INQUIRY.
Completion of Bliss's Testimony-The Case
of Kellogg.

Completion of Bliss's Testimony-The Case
of Kellogg.
WASHINGTON, June 19.-George Bliss contin-
ued his testimony before the Springer committee
to-day. He said he believed the transactions be-
tween Brady and Walsh were not loans, but
money paid for expedition of routes. Referring
to the testimony of Hutchinson, foreman of one
of the grand juries, that he had promised Price
should be a witness before the jury, Bliss said;
81 can't reconcile Hutchinsons testimony with
the facts that existed; l never said Price would
appear next day; 1 said we hoped to have Price
as a witness at the trial"
The witness said his reason for opposing ac-
ceptance of Price as a witness and granting him
immunity was that Price had not revealed
enough to justify immunity. With respect to
the prosecution of Kellogg, Bliss said: 9Th
question came up that the prosecution of Kellogg
would change the Republican majority in the
Senate, and then the question of postponing his
trial until after his term should expire. I said
if Kellogg was guilty enough to be indicted he
was too guilty to remain in the Senate and
make laws. l never said it was a serious thing
to indict a United States senator; a colored
juror made that remark, and 1, perhaps, replied
that it was"
This completed Bliss testimony, and the com
mittee adjourned,
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greatest circumspection in formulating a plat
form of principles. Few intelligent Demo
Gratis are sanguine enough to expect any con-
siderable aid, directly or indirectly, from the
boilers, but are free to confess that they do
not expect a single electoral vote to be changed
through the organized detection from the Re-
publican party. Such factions develop in
every campaign, and the Democratic party
will suffer exactly as the Republican, from the
loss of a few votes, to be cast by disgruntled
man
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-20
AN ATROCIOUS MURDER.
Two Women Killed for a Trifling Cause and
Their Murderer Commits Suicide.

ST.. PAUL, June 19.-At 10 o'clock this morn
ing occurred on Dayton's Bluff, in the rear of
the city, what probably will be a double murder
and suicide. J. Cechura, owner of a small
house had rented rooms to Mrs Katherine
Messerschmidt, aged seventy-six years, and
her daughter Margaret, aged twenty-seven.
The women paid the rent to Cechura's
wife, which angered him, and tonight he en-
tered the rooms of the mother and daughter,
armed with a large butcher-knife. After a short
talk he attacked the women, stabbing
the old woman in the back and breast resulting
in her instant death. He then attacked the
daughter stabbed her in the left
lung and inflicted a dozen other
slight wounds. She will probably die.
Cechura then went into his own room, locked
himself in, took poison and cut the arteries Of
both arms. He cannot live till morning.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-20

Ex-Governor PLAIsTED, the late Demo
cratic Governor of Maine, held this opinion
of Mr.. Blaine in 1876. In a letter dated May
20, of that year, he said:
'Blaine will be nominated at Cincinnati.
Remember this. He has given to the party
its present prestige and vantage ground, and
it would be as wicked as unwise to allow an
other to enter into his labors. The mud ma
chine will not touch him. He is a man in
stinctively right, and I believe will be found
not only not guilty of corrupt practice, but
incapable of it. You know l have never been
a partisan of Mr.. Blaine, but l have seen him
here, what he has done, and know him as
never before. insignificant are all personal
and local squabbles, chickering's and claims,
compared with the interest Maine has in the
election of Blaine President of the United
States, and in the brilliant administration he
is sure to give the country. The people of
Maine will give little heed to such squabbles,
except to stamp them out with as little cere-
mony as possible. Very truly your friend,
'H. M. PLAISTED,"
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IN order to avoid any possible trouble in the
future, it should be understood here and now
that nothing ever happened, or is likely to
happen, in the country, that was either not
''noted at the time" or directly suggested by
the News. A general concession of this fact
will save a great deal of wear and tear on the
part of the News's brain, and give very valuable
space to other possible matters Of current in
of our esteemed contemporary, which seems
to be pursued with the idea that its marvellous
merits are being constantly ignored.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-20

SPECIAL cablegrams from Europe are very
desirable, or aught to be, but when they
solemnly convey the intelligence that there arc
more visitors than usual along the Rhine this
season, and that the London Truth believes
Bishop, the mind-reader, to be a fraud, the read
ing public may be excused if it wonders what
profit there is in going to the expense Of cabling
such trash from continent to continent. 1t is
barely possible that an impatient people could
be prevailed upon to wait a week longer and get
this same information by mail, and escape being
stunned by the suddenness of its revelation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-20
Growing Impotence of the Porte.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, June 19.-The Porte is not
reconciled to the outlook of affairs in Egypt, and
has addressed a circular to the powers insisting
that Englands ~self-imposed task of restoring or
der in Egypt is so far completed that the army
of occupation ought to be withdrawn. The
moral authority and prestige of the Sultan are
amply sufficient, it says, to insure internal tran
guilty. If, however, the powers are of opinion
that an extraneous military force is necessary,
such force might be supplied by the Sultan
alone or in conjunction with England, France,
italy and Spain.
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FOREIGN MISCELLANY.

The Administrator of the Kingdom of Gam
bodia Transferred to the French.
SAIGON, June 19.-The King of Cambodia has
transferred the administration of this kingdom
to the French government of Saigon. The de-
%partments of justice, finance, customs, public
works and army are placed under French con-
troll, and abolition of slavery follows. A provis-
ional civil list of three hundred thousand pias-
tres is granted the King and ample allowances
to other members of the royal family. A
treaty embodying the foregoing has been con-
cluded, subject to the ratification of President
Grew,
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General Logan at saugus Soldiers Home.

AUGUSTA, Maine, June 19.-General Logan
and Senator Hale visited the Soldiers Home at
Saugus to-day. Nine thousand soldiers were in
line, and a salute of seventeen guns was fred.
General Logan made a speech. AS he finished
he was given three cheers. Senator Hale also
gusta, and left for Washington in the afternoon.
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ISN'T 1T HOT?

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If you want anything in the line
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ing from S. to $25; tip-top All wool
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do not fail to patronize the
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The Porte Grows impatient of English Occu-
patton in Egypt, and Asks that British
Troops Be Withdrawn.
Continuation of the Celebration in
Honor Of Rev. Chas. Ii. SpurgeOn.
An Effort to Secure a Modification of the
Recent Decree Concerning Church Prop
erty in ~Italy-Cable Notes.
THE SOUDAN REBELLION.

The Force in Upper Egypt Considered Ample
for Its Defense.
LONDON, June 19. In the Commons the Mar
quis of Harrington, Secretary of State for War,
said the government believes the British and
Egyptian forces now in Egypt are sufficient to
defend Upper Egypt. After the defeat of Gen.
Hicks, last autumn, the British and Egyptian
military united in forming a common plan for
defending Upper Egypt. The command and
disposition of the Khedive's army, however, are
distinct from those of the British troops. The
government, therefore, is ignorant of the forces,
and is now negotiating with a view of placing
troops in Egypt.