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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-13
Captain Monroe's Denial.

NEw YORK, May 12.-Captain Monroe, of the
steamer City of Rome, makes the following
statement: "On the 23d, while passing six sail
ing vessels almost becalmed, within two or three
miles of each other, full rugged ship was OBJ
served, two or three miles distant, displaying
signals which were interpreted by me to be,
"Shpwrecked crew, State but no urgency sig
nal was displayed, or, if displayed, not seem nor
was the name or nationality Of the ship given
Had a signal of distress or urgency been seen. it
would have had immediate attention. As the
day calm and the signals dropping. they
were difficult TO make out: but it would have
been easy for the vessel tC put out boat. which
could have intercepted the City of Rome. Not
until after arrival at Liverpool, and hearing that
Il State line steamer was overdue. did the incl
dent become connected in my Ihind with the in
distinct signals, when | at once reported my con
lecture. | certainly would be the last man to
neglect the duty of every seaman to render
assistance to any one in distress at sea, having
more than one occasion been indebted to
others for the preservation of my own life7
The second and fourth officers of the watch,
who were on duty at the time of the signaling,
certify their adherence to Monroes statement
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Views of a Democratic AUTHORITY.

o. o. s., in Louisville Courier journal.
The report will be in favor of English and he
will probably be seated The truth is, though
the case of young English is very weak one,
and but for the strong efforts made by the young
mans father would probably have fallen through
The elder English has been here several weeks
working in every way to get his son seated, and
representing to the committee and other mem
bers of the House, it is said that such step
was absolutely necessary to Democratic success
in the indianapolis district this fall.
To any acquainted with the real situation
in that district this particular appeal of the fond
father for his is very diverting Will
English represents no political influence what
ever that is not connected with his fathers name
and his fathers pocket and even that influence
did not prevent his running behind the ticket at
the time he made the race. Since that time
nothing has oceurred-certainly the young man
himself has done nothing-to change the situa-
ton of affairs there and consequently it is diff
cult to discover any intelligent reason for such
representations as the elder English is making
about the case. He is doubtless sincere in MAX
ing these representations for it is natural that
he should take fathers view of the merits and
Importance of his son, but there is no good
reason why the elections committee or the
House should make mistake and follow bad
Republican precedents and seat man almost
solely on partisan grounds. On any other
grounds young English has no case.
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Provisions of the Bill.
ern Associated Press.

To the Western Associated Press
WASHINGTON May 2.-Representative Hew
tits new tariff BILL after making notifications
to simplify the administration of the
customs laws. provides that after the Both
of June 1884, the internal revenue tax on brandy
distilled exclusively from apples, peaches, and
grapes, shall be ten cents on each proof gallon,
wine gallon when below proof. After Jan
uary l, 1885, no article mentioned in schedule
cotton and cotton goods) shall pay a higher
rate of duty than 40 per cent ad valorem; in
schedule j (hemp and jute) not higher than
80 per cent. and in schedule K wool and
woolens) not higher than 70 per
cent, and carpets and carpeting shall
not pay a higher rate than IS per
cent. ad valorem; in schedules B and (earthen-
ware, glassware and metals) not higher than 30
per cent On all articles except those specifically
mentioned in schedule A chemicals), D (wood),
G (provisions), M (books), N sundries other than
precious stones) and (sugar) shall be levied 90
per cent Of the duties now imposed. On arti-
cles in schedule tobacco) there shall be levied so
per cent of the duties now imposed On still
wines in cask the duty shall be forty cents per
gallon. 1t repeals that clause of the law of 1883
which imposes tax of siX-tenths of l per cent
per pound on iron or steel rivets screw nail and
fence-wire rods, wound in coils and loops
valued at three and one-half cents, or less, per
pound; and authorizes the Secretary of the
Treasury to refund to any manufacturer of
fence wire, or wire baling ties the amount OF
duty which may have been paid on imported
iron or steel wire actually used in the manu-
facture of fence wire or baling ties.
THE FREE LIST.
The following articles are put on the free list:
Salt in bags, sacks, barrels or other packages,
or in bulk; coal, slack, or culm, coke bitumin-
Gus, or shale coal, provided this shall not apply
to coal imported from Canada until that govern
ment shall have exempted from payment of duty
all coal imported into that country from the
United States; timber, hewn and sawed and
timber used for spars and in building wharves;
timber squared. or sided not specially enumer
ated, provided for II this act: sawed
boards, planks, deals ana other runoer of hem
lock, whitewood, sycamore and Eastwood, and
all other articles of sawed lumber Hubs for
wheels, posts, last blocks, wagon blocka o.,
blocks gun blocks, heading blocks, and ali like
blocks or sticks, rough or sawed only;
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MINOR MENTION.
Description of the Statue of Chief-Justice
Marshall.

washington special.
The body and limbs Of the figure with the ex-
ception of the chest, forearms and feet, are rep
resented as enveloped by the judicial robes
through which, however, their restful position is
easily seen, the body leaning well back in sub
stantial chair, of the fashion which still sur
wives at the Capitol-a relic of earlier days-the
right knee resting easily across its fellow. The
left hand grasps somewhat crumpled roll the
right arm rests upon the chair arm, the hand
being opened as if in gentle gesture. The pose
of the head, however, the closed lips and slightly
knitted brow are those of an attentive
listener The pedestal is of polished gray mar
hle, veined in white; upon either side are panels
of white marble-that upon the right showing
seven full-length figures in relief, representing
Minerva debating the Constitution to Young
America; that upon the left showing a group of
eight, representing Victory leading Young
America to swear fidelity at the altar of the
Union. The end panels are of the same mate
rial the body of the pedestal-that in the
front being polished and bearing the inscriptions
John Marshall, Chief Justice of the United
States. Erected by the Bar and Congress of
the United States, A. d. MDCCCLXXXIV"
The statue is by Story, son of one of Judge
Marshalfs most eminent associates
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-13
Mr.. Hewitt Introduces New Tariff Bill,
Which Is Received with No Favor
and Only Languid Interest.
Colonel Morrow and General Swain on
the Stand in Their Own Behalf.
Circular from Chairman Sabin Concerning
Tickets of Admission to the National Con-
VentiOn-WalSh's Revelations.
THE CONTESTED SEATS.
The Elections Committee Votes Against Nc
Kinley-The Peelle Case.
cial 70 ba In

The Elections Committee Votes Against Nc
Kinley-The Peelle Case.
Special to the indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, May 12.-Ata meeting of the
House committee on elections, to-day, it was
finally determined that William Mckinley, jr.,
of Ohio, one of the brightest and most distin-
guished Republican members of the
House committee ou ways and means,
should be unseated in favor of
Jonathan Wallace, a tariff-reform Democrat.
The vote stood six for Wallace and five for Nc
Kinley, four members being absent
1t was intended that the English-Peelle case
should come up for final disposition, but the
quorum could not be maintained, and it went
over. 1t will probably be disposed of to morrow.
In the present mood of the Democrats of the
House, it is expected they will scarcely grant a
fair hearing of the case on the floor of the House,
but do their worst in the briefest possible time
1t looks now like every Republican whose right
to seat is questioned, even upon the most
frivolous ground, was spotted, and must go.
The Democrats mean wholesale work in this
matter.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-13
THE LOUISIANA LOTTERY.

Gen. Browne Puts Slight Check on Its OPP
erations in the District.
Special to the indianapolis journal.
WASHINGTON, May 12.-To-day Gen. Browne
got chance TO express his opinion on the Lou
isiana Lottery He said it was the monster
gambling den of the country; that it dehed the
government departments and the courts, and
now proposed to intimidate Congress. 1t made
its victims furnish all the capital and made the
sum of from one to two million dollars each year
in net profits Louisiana enjoyed the distinction
of making lotteries and gambling houses legal,
provided the business was carried on on the first
floor and the proprietors paid $4,000 for tie
privilege of debauching the morals of the people
The House sustained Gen. Brownies motion to
make the publication of lottery drawings and
distribution in the District of Columbia a crime.
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THE LATE ). p. BENJAMIN.
His Efforts to Secure Social Recognition for
His Wife.

Washington Special.
There were some exceedingly curious and in
teresting incidents in the domestic life of the
late Judah P. Benjamin. He married, early in
life very beautiful woman. She did something
which offended the society of New Orleans. Mr.
Benjamin was much devoted to her, and it
wounded him keenly. He spent years and a vast
amount of trouble and money to win back for
her her place in society, but he never succeeded
Once he gave a grand ball in New Orleans; all
the men invited came, and not single woman
That crushed his hopes then. When he was
elected to the Senate he brought his wife to
Washington and set up a magnificent es-
tablishment. The old grudge against his wife
was remembered, and he again found
himself obliged to go In society without
his wife or to remain in seclusion. He sold his
splended household effects at a great loss, gave
up his house. and said despondently to friend
Il am bankrupt in heart purse, and reputation. :"
His wife then went to Paris, where he supported
her in splendor and visited her often His own
tastes were of the simplest kind, and his person
al expenses hardly a tithe of his great earnings.
He knew how to charge clients, and often de
scribed with a relish his plan of making fee
First, he said, "Ichargea retainer then charge
a reminder, next charge a refresher. and then
charge fnisher." He was exceedingly liberal
and had no love of money for moneys sake. His
law Office in London was the darkest and dinglest
Granny imaginable. There were two rooms one
tolerably comfortable, which was occupied by his
clerks, and the other absolutely meagre, occupied
by the great jurist himself 1t was a favorite re-
sort of SOutherners, and pilgrimage to the
shabby little law Office was religiousy performed
by nearly every Southerner who visited London
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-13
JOHN A. WALSH.
The Ex-Star-R Route Contractor TestIfes BE
fore the Springer Committee,

WASHINGTON, May 12-E. S. Hutchinson,
foreman of one of the star-route juries. testified
before the Springer committee to-day that
George Bliss said before the grand jury, in con
nection with the Kellogg case, that it was seri-
Gus thing to indlct United States senator.
John A. Walsh then took the stand, and, after
relating the story how he became a star-route
contractor, said: II was to get $l8,500 for my
route. A man named Hines came to me and
said he wanted money, and SAID if 1 didn't pay
I'd get left. We'll, I replied III get left any
how He wanted 10000, and he proposed to
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-13
A NEW TARIFF BILL.
Only Very Languid Interest Manifested in
Mr.. HeMiff,s Measnre

Only Very Languid Interest Manifested in
Mr.. Hewitt's Measure.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, May 12-The introduction of
Mr.. Hewitt's tariff bill to-day created no more
interest than if it had been bill to improve
some small creek IN New York There is an utter
lack of tariff reform enthusiasm in the House
What there was of that sentiment became pretty
thoroughly squelched on last Tuesday. There is
but the very remotest probability of the bill
ever coming out of the ways and means com
rnittee and no probability of it ever
passing the House. Mr. Norrisons languid
statement that he had no objection to the intro
duction and reference of the bill shows very
conclusively how the late bowling tariff re
formers have had their ardor dampened.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-13
THE FRANCo-CHINEsE TREATY.
An Agreement Which Grants More than the
French Asked

LONDON, May i2.--The Pail Mall Gazette says
the Franco Chinese treaty of peace gives France
more than France ever claimed. The Gazette
pronounces this serious news, if true, and says
it is difficult to understand why Iii Hung Chang,
who has been disgraced should sign the treaty.
IF the news shall be confirmed it says fur
ther, "Prime Minister Ferry will be much
stronger and will be able, 10y his energy to re
gain the position once held by France in Egypt"
firm the report of the signing Of the Franco
Chinese treaty 1t is stipulated in one clause
that China shall at once Withdraw her troops
from Tonquin. The treaty had already been
ratified at Pekin before the signatures were
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-13

Special 10 the IndlanapoIis JOURNAL
WASHINGTON, May 12.-Mr. Steele has recon-
mended the appointment of Shelby Sexton as
postmaster at North Manchester, Wabash coun-
ty vice Wallace, suspended.
Special mail service to Midland, Greene coun-
ty has been ordered discontinued.
John T. Brotherton has been commissioned
postmaster at Roll, Ind, and Theophilus E.
Smith at South Bethany.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-13
Railroad Collision,

ALTOONA, May 12-The new Pennsylvania
railroad parlor car on a trial trip to-day collided
with freight train near this city. George Ar
thurs, fireman. Thomas Harris engineer and
Frank Kench, brakeman, all were badly injured
At the time of the collision the special train was
going at the rate of forty miles per hour.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-13
Trouble in the Indian Territory.

ST LOUIS, May 12.-Late advices from the
Indian Territory to the effect that trouble is
Brewing among the full-blood Choctaws, in con
sequence of law recently enacted by the Ma
tional Council under which all criminals are re
moved to a consolidated court, remote from the
point where the crimes were committed. 1t is
alleged there is a secret society of ull-blood
Chocataws, the members of which are sworn to
protect each other, and they are bitterly opposed
to the new law An outbreak among them is
feared, and the Choctaw militia have been called
ont and stationed at different points to meet
such an emergency,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-13
Fire at Williamsburg, XIV.

LOUISVILLE May 12.-The mills of the Ken
tucky Lumber Company, at Williamsburg,
burned this morning The principal owners are
= n'lisville meD Loss, $780, 900; insured for $4O,-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-13
Brewery Burned.

New YORK May 12-The loss by the fire in
Mayors brewery at Harlem to day is 800 000
insurance 5000 000
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WHEN INDICATIONS.
TUEsDAY.-Incredslng czoudl-
ness and local rains.
JUST RECEIVED
WHEN INDICATIONS.

From our Factory: Complete
lines of Youths and Boys
suitings in Blue and Brown
Corkscrews, equal in all respects
to first-class custom-made gar
ments, and marked to sell at
prices ranging from $l4 to S25,
at the
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IL ACRES, 8 ROODS AND 1G
PERCHFS
Commissioners Notice.

W. f. Anderson. Auctioncer.
December 9. 1854. LSpirit Fee. S14 1Ol
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JAGGERS, &C.

Our work has been sold all through jefferson
and adjoining counties. and has always given
satisfaction iii every particular.
1t ia our constant aim to work the very best
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can be done for elsewhere.
If parties wish to consult us in regard to work
and do not find it convenient to visit our fac
tory, We will, if notified by postal card, send a
representative of the firm to visit them ut their
homes, and give all necessary information.
Secondhand vehicles and good Horses taken
in exchange for work.
We keep constantly large variety of New
Vehicles in stock, and have also Secondhand
Carriages, Buggics, &c, which we sell very low.
A. L. ANDERSON & co.
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RAILRo ..ll 3. pIME IARLEs.
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TERMS: Postage Prepaid, $500 Per Year.
FOL. ". commences HoreD,bes- L. 1884.
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NOTICE TO LIEN HOLDERS.

To al persons Holding liens by Judgment or
nett:
In pursuance of decree of the Circuit Court
of Jefferson County. made i'll cause therein
pending. TO subject the real estate of the said
John 4. Arnctt 10 the satisfaction of the liens
thereon, you are hereby required to present all
claims held by you. and each of You. against
the said John A. Arnett. which are liens on his
real estate or any part of it. for adjudication
to me ut my office. in the town of CharlCstown,
". Va, on or before the Sth day of January,
1885.
Given under my hand this 9th day of Decem-
Der, 1884. CLEON MOORE,
Commissioner.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
TRUSTEES SALE
Valuable Real Estate,

DY virtue of two Deeds of Trust executed by
Id John w. Grove and Ann N. Grove, his
wife. and Margaret Grove-one to Forrest w.
Brown, Trustee of the jefferson County Build
ing Association. No. ., dated the 10th day of
November. 1881, and duly recorded in the
Clerks Office of tho County Court of Jefferson
County in Deed Book K. pages 110-111, con-
Teyiug certain Real Estate hereinafter de-
scribed. to secure bond executed by John w.
Grove Daniel B. Lucas and n. B. Davenport
to said Building Association, in the sum of
o., $50. 40. conditioned according to the Consti-
tuition and Bylaws of said Association, for the
payment of dues. &c, of said John w. Grove
in Four Shares of Stock redeemed by it. The
second, a Deed of Trust to E. w. Bedinger,
Trustee of Daniel B. Lucas. Special Commits
sioner. of date November 18th, 1881. and re-
corded in the Clerks office aforesaid, in Deed
Book X, page liz. conveying the same land to
secure to said Daniel B. Lucas, Special Com'r,
the sum of Il 200 with interest from April list
1879, subject to credit of S757.45, paid Nov.
nth. 1881. being balance due of that date
s4S1. SIS with interest from Nov. 18th. 1881, un-
I'll paid, which amount is still due under said
trust. And the said John W. Grove having
failed to pay his dues for two successive
months in sud Building Association. and the
Board of Directors thereof having by an order
entered upon its minutes on the LIST day of De-
cember, 1854, nscertaineu the Indebtedness of
the said John w Grove under the Deed of
Trust first above mentioned, to be the sum of
1854. according to the constitution and bylaws
and the condition of said bond secured. directed
its Trustee to sell under said Deed of Trust
upon the terms hereinafter set forth.
Therefore, the said Trustees will sell. at Pub
lie Auction. in front of the Mountain View
Hotel. in Harper's Ferry, jefferson County,
West Virginia. on
Friday, 10Th day Of January, 1885,
at II o'clock. a. NJ. first that certain Valuable
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When youvisit Washington stoputtho
American House,
Penn'o -11eue, Cor. Serenth Street,
Washington, D. C.
TERMS, 81 PEn DAY.

ITNHE proprietors of this House the oldest
I established Hotel in Washington. desire 10
call the attention of their patrons and the pnI-
lie Ia tiic fact that tile Hotel is and has been
the headquarters for West Virginfans for over
half century. The" American Is centrally
locatcd in the business portion of the city. and
within short distance Of NIL Public Buildings
Churches, aud places of AmusaInent
DUFFY & LEANNARDA.
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Whitney Side-Bar Spring
sARVEN WHEELS,

universally pronounced the best wheelsinals
RETAINING a SPECIALLY.
have established Carriage Repository at
Uppcrville, Fauquier county. Persons dcsir-
ing vehicles at the above place, dnring my alb
sence can leave their orders with w. Richard
son, druggist.
Thankful for the liberal patronage extended
to me from Clarke. jefferson and adjoining
counties, respectfully ask a continuance of the
same. GEO. c. THOMAS.
February 90. 1851
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NOTICE TO CREDTTORS.

To the Creditors Of Thos. Hfte, deceased
In pursuance of n decree of the Circuit Court
of the County of Jefferson, made in cause
therein pending. to subject the real estate of
the said ThOs. Hite to the payment of his debts.
You are required to present your claims against
the estateof he said Thos. Hite, for adjudica-
ton, to Cleob Moore. Commissioner. at his
Office in the said county, on or before the 22d
day of january, 1885.
Witness. F. P. Lynch, Clerk of said Court,
this Sd day of December. 1854.
- +. p. LYNCH, Clerk.
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