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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-09
DISCARDED BY DEMOCRACY.
WOriingmen Need Not Expect Favorable
Legislation by the House.
cfolt to Aba Tu1i

WOrhingmen Need Not Expect Favorable
Legislation by the House.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, April Swell, it begins to
look as though the Democratic party had thrown
the laboring men overheard, doesn't itl" 1 in
quired of ex- Representative Murch labor agi-
tator, to-day.
Il have about come to that conclusion" re
piled Mr., Murch 81 don't believe this House
will pass that bill to prohibit the importation of
foreign labor under contract"
Don't you believe a Republican House
would!"
"a Republican House would do something
This House does nothing, it appears to me-"
'Under the present condition of affairs, if or
ganized labor goes in a body to either party,
which will get the benefit"
''With the present agitation of the tariff and
the scare about closing the factories, why the
Republicans would get the labor vote almost
solid"
"The Democratic party is hypocritcalP
eff it doesn't carry out its promises in regard
to the importation of foreign labor, and don't
believe it will"
Mr.. Murch served as Democrat in the last
Congress- from Maine.
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KNIGHrsvILLE, April 8.-The Republicans of
this Wan Buren, township, elected Joseph B.
Daley trustee by majority of eighty two
This is our first victory since 1872
Brown, Republican, is elected trustee over
Cooprider, Democrat by a majority of s, a Re
publican gain of 100 The Republicans also
elect one justice of the peace and one constable
A Brazil special says; Our township cleo
tions have been gratifying to the Republicans in
the highest degree We have carried nine town
ships out of the eleven. thing that never before
occurred in the history of Clay county. 1t is
regarded as the greatest victory the Republicans
have ever achieved in this county,
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LEBANON, April 8.-The result Of the town
ship elections in this county is highly gratifying
to the Republicans OF the twelve townships in
the county nine have been carried by the Re
publicans, clear gain of three, In Worth
township, heretofore Democratic, the ticket
nominated by the Republicans elected oy
majorities ranging from Sc to s., a gain of at
least $50 In Eagle township the Republicans
elected a trustee for the first time in sixteen
years, by majority of So a gain of 81 over the
election of 1882. In jefferson township Lee
Miles, Republican. was elected by d majority of
II, gain of 70, and is the first Republican
ever elected in that township. jackson
and Marion townships have also been added to
the Republican list Republicans as well as
Democrats are astonished at the result, the over
powering defeat and repudiation of the Bourbon
rings ticket being serious blow to the men
who have so long and relentlessy ruled the
party in this county The Republicans are
united happy and harmonious, and are conf
dent of speedily redeeming the county from the
thradom of ring rule
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No More Letters of introduction.

WASHINGTON, April SIT has hitherto been
customary for the Secretary of State, upon the
request of senators and representatives, to give
to American citizens visiting foreign countries
letters of introduction to the United States min
listers and other diplomatic and consular officials.
Senator Miller chairman of the Senate commit
tee on foreign relations, has received a note from
Secretary Frelinghuysen saying that this prac-
tice has become burdensome to ministers and
consuls. who regard letters of introduction from
the State Department as placing them under the
necessity of entertaining the bearers, and for
this reason, the Secretary says, he has deter
mined to give no more such letters except to
own uSe.
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DIsGUsTED RESIDENTS.
Wrath of Washingtonians at Being Refused
Self-GOvernment,

Wrath of Washingtonians at Being Refused
Self-Government.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WAsHINGToN, April 8.-The refusal of the
House committee on the District of Columbia to
report with favorable recommendation the bill
giving the voters of this District franchise, for
the purpose of electing their own officers, has
called down upon the heads of the men who com
pose that committee sufficient maledictions to
stun men of sensbility. Much astonishment
has been expressed, too, at the fact that the com
mittee should make unanimous report against
the bill There is no wonder that the citizens
here should be indignant.
Under the present laws the voters and tax
payers have no voice whatever in the selection
of any offcer-not even in that of justice of
the peace. Their mouths are closed against the
selection of men to levy taxes, and their hands
are tied when men are named to administer
justice in whatever channel There is no ap-
peal. When redress is wanted or crime com
mitted, the injured parties must unmurmuring-
ly take whatever recourse is given. Nothing
can be demanded. Officials are not removed on
the grounds of incompetency or corruption, un-
less glaring because the channels for bringing
about relief are approached with difficulty
There is no Territory in the United States, and
no dominion in the world where the people are
so helpless in formulating their government as
in this District
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OCHILTREE's LAW SUIT.
How He Rented Rooms for a Foreign Dady
and Was Sued for the Rent
Snac al 70 fha Tndi lie

How He Rented Rooms for Foreign Dady
and Was Sued for the Rent.
Special to the indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, April 8.-Tom Ochiltree, it has
been noticed spends good deal of his time in
New York. A suit just entered in that city
against him, and compromised, explains his
fondness for New York. 1t appears that Ochil-
tree some time ago, rented handsome apart
ments for certain lady known as the Baroness
Rattchkof. She gave him money to pay rent,
and all but $3.50 was paid. AS Ochiltree made
the contract, he was sued for that amount The
Baroness compromised by paying it. She was
very indignant, saying that she knew Ochiltree
had paid the money, but she did not want any
row about it. Ochiltree says the lady came over
here with letters of introduction to him She SAYS
that he has been a father to her, and that she is
very wealthy. Ochiltree has been a frequent
visitor to her apartments, She was known as
Mrs. Ochiltree. These developments have created
good deal of gossip in congressional circles.
Ochiltree was hunted for to be chaffed by his
fellow members, but he did not appear on the
floor,
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ARCHITECT, A
Room SO Fletcher & Sharpe's Block.
TILE MEXICAN STAMP TAX.
The Articles Aflected-UnpOpularity of the
LAVA Revolution Feared.

GALVESTON, April S.-The News's Matamoras
special says the stamp tax imposed by the Mexi-
can government upon liquors, china ware, jew
elry, hardware boots and shoes. medicines,
hats and caps, preserves, and several other
things is from 1-2 to 10 per cent on the value
1t is thought in Matamoras to be blow at the
new reciprocity treaty, as the articles named are
among the principal ones consumed by the Mex
leans. The government also requires that on
the 18th inst every one shall deposit at the Gus
tom-houses all the nickle money
on hand, receiving therefor certif-
Gates in return. Duties to the amount
Of 10 per cent. may be paid in these certificates
1t is imperative that 15 per cent of the money
rendered in payment of duties shall consist of
nickel There will be none of that coin in circu-
lation after the 18TH and the government can
then charge premium. Many fear the policy
of the government, if persisted in, will cause
serious trouble perhaps a revolution.
A City of Mexico dispatch says: "Official in
formation states that the government has made
arrangements with the merchants regarding the
stamp law which will remove all cause for
trouble and anxiety. The situation was at no
time as alarming as reported Merchants will
open their places of business on Thursday"
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LoGANsPoRT, April 8.-The fourteen town
ships of Cass county elected seven Democratic
and seven Republican trustees Republicans
gain two-Eel and Adams and lose Jefferson.
Adams elects Republican trustee for the first
time in ten years by forty-nine majority, Re
publican gain of ninety. In that township the
vote for justice of the peace was tie. The
judges tipped coppers and the Republican can
ddate was successful In Clay township only
one Democrat had the courage to vote his ticket
Total vote of the county on trustee gives Re
publican majority.
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Special to the Indianapois Journal.
VERSAILLES, o.. April S.-The Versailles Ex-
change Bank, of this place, closed its shutters
to-day. The institution was put in straightened
circumstances last fall by the failure of two
grain frms since then it has been doing but
very little business, merely that of exchange
The depositors were pressing their claims for
their money and becoming uneasy. The direc-
tors, to ease themselves. decided to place the
institution in the hands of a receiver. B. F.
Cophess, of Greenville, o. was chosen receiver
The loss will be in the neighborhood of $50, 600,
which falls on the stockholders
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-09
Paving the Piner.

CINCINNATI, April 8-The Seventeenth regi-
ment left the city this morning, and the jail is
now unprotected by military. A detail of fifty
extra police, under Lieutenant Langdon, in
charge of Gatling gun, will assist the sheriff,
and the First regiment of militia remains in
readiness for call.
The riot scare shows its effect in the sale of
seats at auction for the dramatic festival enter
tainment. very small number of bidders
were present, and only about 100 seats were sold
during the hour the sale continued this forenoon.
Premiums began at $50, but fell so that the aver
age was not more than S.. Manager Miles says
he finds that people abroad are actually afraid
to come to Cincinnati, for fear they will be shot
He says that no assurance of safety seems suf-
ficient to remove this fear of danger
The total sales of dramatic festival seats
was 239 and the average premium about $10
The total receipts were little over Sc 000 This
is great deal less than the sales last year, and
is accounted for by the riot scare and the bad
weather.
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Funeral of Minister Hunt.

WASHINGTON, April 8-The funeral of Hon
W. H. Hunt, formerly Secretary of the Navy, and
late minister to Russia, took place this after
noon from St Johns Church. There was a large
attendance of prominent people, including the
President and Cabinet. The services were con
Quoted by Rev. Dr. Leonard. The pall-bearers
were Mr. Justice Bradley, Lieutenant general
Sheridan, Admiral Porter, Hon. j. G. Blaine,
Rear admiral Rodgers, Senator Gibson, Judge
J; G. Bancroft Davis, Judge Peabody Judge
McCammon and Hon. T. l.. James. The re
mains We're escorted to Oak Hill cemetery by a
detachment of marines and battalion of the
Second artillery, and buried with military
hOnOrS.
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In the Valley of tho Congo.

WASHINGTON April S.-A resolution was in
troduced, and Senator Morgan made speech upon
it in executive session of the Senate this after
noon, authorizing the President to recognize the
African International Association, as control
ling power in the Valley of the Congo. Copies
of the treaty. lately made between
Great Britain and Portugal, which,
in effect has for its purpose
practical exclusion of all other countries in affairs
in that region, were before the Senate, and
Gormed one of the subjects of Senator Morgan
remarks. No obje, ION to the proposed recog-
milton was expressed, but several Senators
wished an opportunity to look into the matter
more at leisure, and final action was postponed
to a subsequent executive session
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Nominations and Combinations.

WASHINGTON, April 8-The President to-day
sent to the Senate the following nominations:
Thos Werefox, consul of the United States at
Plymouth, Eng; VIM. W. Rockhill, of Mary
land, second secretary of the legation of the
United States to China
Postmasters-Thos. w. Scott, Franklin
Grove, Ill; I. s. Boggs, Wrights Grove, ILL.,.
Elbridge Lofts, Rochelle, H.; Eugene L. Reed
Weeping Water, Neb.; John j. Burns Sprague,
The Senate confirmed the following nomina-
tions:
Postmasters-GeO. W. Harper, Robinson, Ill; ;
Carey G. Colburn, Wyoming H.; Nichols Nor
Necedah, Wis; Jas A. Foote, Anoka, Mimi;
Warren Potter Aiken, Mimi; F. j. Bartels
P'-shtigo, Wis; Henry Keerl, Mason City, Ia.
Frank E. Barber, jr., Rock Rapids, Ia; Geo. J.
Pace, Ration, n. NJ; Jno. E. Bliss, Ottawa,
Kan.
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BIackford Conntx.

HARTFORD City, April 8-The Republicans
have elected Noah H. Reasoner trustee of Lick
ing township by eighty-seven majority Two
years ago the Democrats elected their candidate
for trustee by majority of ll2 They also elect
DR.. John r. Harold trustee of Washington
township by majority of eleven, overcoming
Democratic majority of eighty-seven. The
Democrats elect trustee in Harrison township
and probably in jackson. The present trustees
are all Democrats The Republicans are feel
ing jubilant over the result.
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More Presidential Probabilities.

Special 10 PhlIadeIphia Times.
Whatever is destined to be, the present fact is
that where one man a week ago favored Grants
nomination dozens are outspoken to-day
Grant and Lincoln has got into many mouths
that have been silent. Grant breaches up Lo-
gan everywhere, but no name is ever coupled
with his for the second place Whenever Lin
coins name is spoken in that quarter it is as sec
ond to Grant 1t is to be observed that Logan
though jealous man, manfests no displeasure
at the frequency of Grants name or the rumor
that Grant has an eye on the main chance. Lo-
gan is said to regard his third term in the SEN
ate as assured by his presidential canvass A
veteran observer on the look out declares that
Arthur and Logan and talks knowingly of the
mysteries Of uninstructed delegates in Northern
States and nearly solid Southern vote for
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-09

Special TO the Indianapolis journal.
WASHINGTON, April 8-Patents were issued
to Indianians, to-day, as follows
Newton NJ. Bowen, Knightstown, tanning
mill and seed cleaner; William A. Brstor, In
dlmapohs, shoe; samuel I; Cavett, Evansville,
screw-cutting die; William r. Dunn, Alton, and
7. H. Dunn, Charlottesville, boltfastener;
James F. Gilliland assignor to J. B. Bennett
and A. B. Meyer, indianapolis, insulator for line
wires of mechanical telephones; Charles A.
Kuhman, Richmond, wardrobe hooks; Gilbert
NJ Levette, Indianapolis, attachment for smelt-
ing furnaces; Samuel Schuck, assignor to E.
Over, Indianapolis, shaft bearing in wheels Otto
Weathers, assignor Of one-half to J, A. Robbins,
indianapolis, combined anvil, wise and drill
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-09
Another Investica.ion.

WASHINGTON, April 8.-The House committee
on public buildings to day agreed upon resolu-
ton authorizing the committee to investigate the
charges that government officials, in colluson
with real estate dealers, were requiring the gov
ernment to pay exorbtant price for the site for
the public building in Brooklyn, n. Y Pending
investigation, the Secretary of the Treasury has
authorized cessation of negotiations. The
charges were made against Supervising Archi-
tect Bell and indirectly against Secretary Fol
ger. They allege that the latter was negligent
in his official duties
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-09
WHEN INDICATIONS.
WEDNEsDAY.-Fdir Wedther,
slight rise IN temperature.

"The darkest hour of the night is
just before daybreak" Cor words to
that efect) is a popular saying of
great antiquity. Perhaps the for
bidding weather Of yesterday is the
immediate precursor of atmospheric
conditions that will bring about a
settled correspondence between
Spring Clothing and your wants.
When you feel that this interesting
time has arrived, you will find us
prepared lin all departments-the
Mems, the Youths, the Boys, the
Children's), beyond the ability Of
any competing establishment, to
satisfy your wants, your tastes and
your purses; for our stocks (manu
factured by ourselves for this sea-
sons trade) are the largest, the
best, and the most complete shown
in this arket,-embracing all the
prevailing styles and patterns,-and
we retail at wholesale prices in all
departments of the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-09
Franklin County.

BRooKvILLE April 8.--The returns show that
the Republican have six township trustees and
the Democrats seven, a Republican gain of
three. The following Republicans are elected
township trustees Bath township A b. JONES';
Blooming Grove, Charles G. Hayes; Metamora,
John r.. Dunlop Posey, Harrison Crowell, gain;
Springfield, Henry D. Wehr, gain; Whitewater,
a. W. Taber, gain. This is the first time that
the Republicans have elected a trustee in Spring
field township for fifteen years
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A Prominent Kleptomaniac.

DAVENPORT, Ia, April 8-For some time resi-
dents of this city have been missing articles of
wearing apparel and household goods in most
mysterious manner, and the police proved unable
through a number of small circumstances, fell
upon the wife of prominent minister of the
gospel The police visited the house, and all
the missing articles were found. Owing to the
influence of friends, however, no arrest was
made. 1t is claimed to be a genuine case of
kleptomania, the woman using her welcome as a
minister's wife to go about members houses at
will, and carry things away.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-09
Tons of Campaign Literature.

SpeclaI 10 PIttsDurg Ulspatch.
Over $4,000 copies of Senator Logan's speech
on the Fitz John Porter case have been printed
up to this time and mailed through the different
States. One hundred thousand copies of Sunset
Cox's speech on the tariffquestion have been dis
tributed by members through their districts.
At the government printing Office, it is said, no
previous Congress has in the same time printed
as many speeches at individual expense. The
Morrison bill is expected to turn out an cnor-
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why Mr.. walsh was Not EnsIlv Fonnd.

WAsHINGToN, April 8.-Chairman Springer
has received a long letter from John A. Walsh,
in which he says he has seen in public print in
the testimony of George Bliss before Mr. Spring
ers committee, a statement that he (NIr Walsh)
has always been difficult to find Walsh says he
became difficult to find when he became con
ylnced that Bliss, as prosecutor, had substituted
for the trenchant sword of justice a blade made
of oiled leather. He adds that his letters to r.
I. Merrick will disclose when and why it became
difficult to find him, and he prays the committee
to call for those letters.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-09
A Faithless Railway AGENT.

STEUBENvILLE, o.. April s.-Robert H. Turn
er for years agent of the Cleveland & Pittsburg
and Panhandle railroads at Mingo junction,
left, several days ago, for parts unknown Not
returning at the end of month, the auditor
day, and has not finished. 1t is thought there
will be from five to six thousand dollars short
Turner dealt in real estate considerably and it is
believed he lost money that way His reputa-
ton for honesty heretofore has been first-class
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An Accommodating Burglar.

CHICAGO, April S-The safe of the North
western Boiler Works was burglarzed last
night of So 600 worth of negotiable papers
The burglar left note saying
that if tho company would address Safe
blower through the medium of an advertise
ment negotiations would be entered into for
return of the papers
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New YORK, April 8-A committee of ex-
confederate soldiers and Grand Army of the Re
public representatives met to night and made
final preparations for mass meeting in Cooper
Union, to aid in collecting funds for the estab
hshment of soldiers home in Richmond Va.
The list of speakers will include General j. b.
Gordon, of Georgia Rev L. Dewitt Talmage
and General W. L Sherman.
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A Light Vote in Nearly. All the Counties
The Republicans Lose hut Sell
dom, and Make Many Gains.
A Contest from Which the Grand Old
Party Comes Forth in Good Trim.
The Result in Some of the Principal Cities
Of 0hio-A Handsome Republican
Victory in Cleveland
INDIANA FIGURES.

Additional Returns Confirm the Republican
Gains of Yesterday.
Specials to the indianapolis journal.
COLUMBUS April SIN the elections. yester
day, in this county, the Democrats carried nine
townships for trustee, and the Republicans five,
a Democratic gain of 3. Taking the total vote
for trustees the Democratic majority in the
county is nearly 100 less than at the last general
election. but the vote in most of the townships
turned largely on local questions
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-09
The Young Kentucky Idea Shoots.

LOUISVILLE KY, April s.-Parker Hardin
fifteen years old son of Wat Hardin, Attorney
general of Kentucky, shot and wounded boy
named Arthur GlOre, at Frankfort today. The
boys were returning from school, had a quarrel
and Glore applied very offensive epithets to Har-
din, who went home, got shotgun and fired
both barrels, one of them taking effect in Gore S
head, inficting ugly wound
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-09
STUFFED WITH sAwDUsT.

An Iowa Congressman Realizes the Empti-
ness of Political HOnOrs.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, April Congressman Murphy
of Iowa, takes different view of congressional
life than he did year ago. Judge Murphy is
one of those rare men who is with honor in his
own country. AT home he was always looked up
to and respected. His opinion had weight and
his words were regarded as words OF wisdom
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-09
A Backset for the cause" /"

WAsHrNeroS April s.-The House committee
on judiciary today adopted Representative
Maybury's adverse report on the joint resolution
proposing a constitutional amendment to give
women the right of suffrage. Mr. Dorsheimer
agreed to the report, the ground that it is in
but was of the opinion that it will be advisable,
at some future time, to give women the right to
vote.
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Destructive Fire at Athens. Tex.

ATHENS, April S.-Early this morning a fire,
supposed to be incendiary, started in the rear of
frame building occupied by Thomas Spencer,
north of the public square, and soon the whole
block west was laid in ashes. Loss, $40 900; in
surance, $4,000. John Collins, ST. lost $27, 900;
insured for $4,000 J. AIyer & Co. lost SIG. 900:
insured for S., 500 w. w. Jarrett lost $4,000;
uninsured