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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-02-28

the Russian army in the Kaluaga regiment,
of which l am colonel, under the eyes Of my
father l am profoundly touched by this hatter-
ing souvenir l desire your Highness, together
with the officers selected for this mission, to be
interpreters Of my grateful sentiments toward
the Gar. l drink to the health of the Gar
The Grand Duke presented the Emperor with
an autograph letter from the Gar, and tho baton
of RnssiAn ed-lrarshal set in blilllants
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Indolent Jews.

BISMARCK. D. T., Feb 27.--There is no truth
in the report that the Jewish colony, north of
Bismarck, is starving although some of them,
too lazy to work, since their arrival have been
supported, to Il great degree, by DR. Weischler,
of st. Paul, but that gentleman has refused to
help them more, as so long as he does they re-
fuse to work. The only ones in want, if any,
are those who refuse to work.
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Indiana Coal Mines.

Washington Republican.
Our thanks are due to the State Mine Inspect
or, Thomas Wilson, jr., of this city for the fol-
lowing table, showing the number of coal mines
in the State and the number Of men employed
in the same. The amount of coal mined is es-
timated at ., $50, 900 tons. The amount of capt
tai invested is 81 600, 900:
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Elkhart County Republicans.

Special to tho indianapolis journal.
GOSHEN, Feb. 27,-The Republicans of Elk
hart county met in county convention to-day, in
the courthou On motion of Hon. NJ. F.
Shuey, DR.. H. j. Beyerle was chosen chairman
and i. G. Herr secretary. Twenty delegates
were appointed to the congressional district con
vention, to be held at Plymouth, April 10; eight
delegates to the State convention, to be held
April II; and the Republicans of the county
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General Gresham, and President Artbu

son. ex IJnited States senator. is inst back from
trip to the East, and gives his Impressions of
the presidential prospects. He says the impress
sion is rapidly growing that dark horse will
win, in which event the dark horse will be either
Robert Lincoln or Judge Gresham He is in
formed Gresham has undertaken to secure the
Indiana delegation for Arthur, with the under-
standing that if Arthur fails to win his strength
goes to Gresham
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CAIRO, Feb 27.--It is announced that Charles
De l.esseps will come here in April for the pur-
l.ose Of obtaining concessions which will permit
H.. construction Of a second canal across the
Is anus of SueZ.
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A Eifa for q Life.

YIcKsBURG, Feb 27--Harry Stith colored
policeman arrested Harry johnson, we'll
known steamboat engineer, this afternoon, for
some trivial offense. johnson refused to go with
the officer, and stabbed him in the groin. Stith
then shot johnson twice Both died in few
minnteS
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Sudden Death.

Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
Wabash, Feb 27.-Wm. Black, highly-rc-
speeted colored man, and for many years a resi-
dent of this county was found dead in lns bed
this morning, on Whites Institute farm, south
Of this city. The coroner was notified and on
examining the body pronounced the cause of
death heart disease
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THE SOUTHERN OUTRAGES.
Congress Likely to Refuse an ApprO-
priatiOn to Continue the Inquiry.
The Testimony Before the Danville and Co.
piah Investigating Committees-Th
Hearings Adjourned Temporarily.
CONGRESSIONAL INVESTIGATIONS.

An Appropriation to Continue the Virginia
Inquiry Likely To BE Cut on
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Feb Ex-senator Sherman, it
is said has doubts whether the House will give
him an appropriation to complete his investiga-
ton of the Danville riot, and he has suspicious
that there is a Bourbon element in the Senate
and the House. too, led in the latter body by the
Bourbon members from Virginia, working to de-
feat an appropriation for this investigation, on
the ground that it is a political matter, and not
one that rightfully effects the freedom of voters
in the Old Dominion. Democratic members and
senators say, however, that there is no DISPOSE
ton to cut off the investigation, and that it
would be inpolitic to do so at this time. Senator
Sherman cannot see, he says, why the appropria-
ton is not forthcoming
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New YORK, Feb. 27.-The tug Glendale, of
the Stearin Transport Company was run into
and sunk early this morning, off Robbins reef,
by the Cunard steamer Cephalonia. Engineer
Charles Feltz and Henry Green, a deck hand,
were drowned The rest Of the crew were picked
up by tug. The body of Feltz has been re
covered The Cephalonia was not damaged Loss,
SD 900
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Death of Miss Purdum.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
KoKoMo, Feb. 27.-Miss Maggie Purdum, one
of the most estimable young ladies of this city
and who for several years has been a teacher in
our public schools, died at the family residence
here, this afternoon, after a brief illness, of
blood poisoning. The funeral will occur on
Friday.
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Lottery Agent Convicted.

PETERSBURG, Va, Feb. 27-In the case of the
Commonwealth vs. the agent of the Dismal
Swamp Canal Lottery Company, the jury re-
turned verdict of guilty, fixing the defendants
punishment at five minutes in Jail and a fine of
So The defendant appealed
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PEsrH Feb 27--Herr Won Tisza. Prime Min
;ster of Hungary. has given instructions to the
municipal authorities, everywhere, to proceed
vigorously against all persons guilty Of foment-
idg hostility against the Jews.
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lnlpeached.

CaRsTIaS4A. Feb. 27.--Christian August Sci
mer. Minister Of State, has been impeached, ad
judged guilty and sentenced to forfeit his place
10 minister and membership in the royal council,
and pay the costs, about $4,000
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spenker Peel in the Chair.

LoNDoN, Feb. 27.--The new Speaker took the
chair at the opening Of the House of Commons,
to-day, amid deafening cheers. the members ris-
ing and uncovering
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Dreadful Case of InfantIcide.

Special 20 The Indianapolis Journal.
CoLUMBUs, Feb. PA terrible affair came
partially to light hero to-day and is creating
much gossip. The facts are rather meager,
hut as nearly as your correspondent could OBJ
tain them are as follows A young lady teacher
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DULUTH Mimi, Feb ga fire started at II
o'clock to night and is still burning 1t has al
ready destroyed three two-story frames Loss
$l2, 900; insurance half The Merchants Hotel,
which cost $50, 900, is burning and will probably
be destroyed with its contents
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
VINCENNEs, Feb. 27.-William Cardinal, a
young man, who attempted to shoot Henry
Hauser, the father of his inamorata, but hit the
girl instead, was given two years in the penten-
tiary and fined s. last night Motion for new
trial was made by his attorneys.
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Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
DANvILLE, Feb 27.-Georse W. Smith, an
employee of Lynch's saw-mill, lost his left hand,
to-day, by letting it come in contact with one of
the saws
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Guarding Against Fenians.

LONDON, Feb. 27-The guard at the Chatham
convict prison was doubled last night, in conse-
quenre Of expectation that an attempt would be
made b., fenigns to libeIate the Invincibes.
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The Blizzard in the Northwest.

ST PAUL. Feb. 27.--Storm news from all over
the Northwest indicates that it is the worst of
tho season. On the Manitoba line there are
high winds, but not much drifting. The main
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NASHVILLE. Feb. 27.-1he case of Marshall I.
Polk, ex-Treasurer of Tennessee, for defalca-
ton, was called in the Supreme Court this morn
ing It was reset for hearing next Tuesday, on
account Of the illness of the defendant.
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IMreRTANTDo not let your druggist palm off
on you any new, cheap remedy for colds when
you inquire for Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup or you
will be disappointed. Price, % cents a bottle.
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SAN FRANcIsco, Feb. PA Guyamas spe-
cial says; Passengers from northern Mexico
confirm the existence of socalled yellow fever
at Mazatlan. AT Manzanillo, they say, it is
worse than last fall
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Death of Ex-Governor hubbard.

HARTFORD, Conn, Feb. 28.-Ex- Governor r.
D. Hubbard died at 1;j0 this morning.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-26

TOR RENT, the ten room house viii
4 modern conyenienees, 173 Waldburg street
no" occupied By the undersigned. Possessio,
81, u Whitaker street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-26
The Carnetbag Era.

The Southern States have so prospered
since they have been under Democratic
rule that the people have almost forgot
ten the days Of carpetbag and scalawag
corruption, and in the North large part
of the population look upon the charges
of misrule in the South, made against the
Republican party. as gross exaggerations
or absolute fabricatiOns.
4 reminder Of the carpetbag era goes
to the country in the shape of an inter-
view. in the Chicago Herald, with eX-
Governor of South Carolina Moses, alias
DR.. Warren, now confined in Jail in that
city on the charge of obtaining money
under false pretences:
s.SOmetimes," said the Ex-Governor,
with a bitter smile, 81 think 1t would
have been better for me If had gone 10
Washington and got a clerkshlp. People
call me thief because l was Governor OF
South Carolina in a corrupt era, but L
want to say right now that the bulk OF the
stealing. the horrible crimes in legisla-
ton, the awful corruption and defiance or
decpncy. which ran South Cardinals debt
TO SD OOO. 600, was before l came into the
GOyeruorshIp. / had nothing to do with
Scott and Parker and John Patterson and
their New York man, kimpton. they
were the ones that piled the debt up. L
was reckless. no donbt. l used to buy
nirgers for 81 to do anything l wanted
done when l was Speaker of the Assem-
bly,, and / got the money to do 1t with
from this gang, but how they were steal
ing was never revealed to me. wanted 10
be Governor. 1t was pride-a personal
and family pride. j saw that there was
but one way-make myself popular with
the niggers. 1 did it. l battered some,
associated with others, but bought great
many more. 1t was all wrong, know.
NV life was ruined. I was made an out
cast. | did not dare even to 90 back to
Sumter. l had to meet my own father
even in secret. / am now an outcast, a
miserable, wretched jail bird, but even
with that feeling L can see my errors and
blame nobody but myself. L say this
with the old pleading loOk) don't be too
hard on me, now, Will your
Moses was not one Of the worst OF the
set of villains that robbed the Southern
States. For personal reasons he sought
to tear down the social barriers that pre-
serve a community pure and yirtuous.
But he was bad enough, in all conscience.
The wretched old man committed for
trial is utterly friendless, deserted by
those who used him in the days OF his
power, and even forsaken, it is said, by
his wife and children.
There are many others of the Moses
stripe now in afhuent circumstances, oc-
cupving high social and political po-
sitions and enjoying their ill-gOtten gains.
Surely the day Of their punishment viii
vet come. Moses doubtless is one Of those
whose sins have gone beforehand to judg-
ment. No doubt, even in the heyday of
his power, Moses was a sneak thief at
heart, but it is more than likely that
when the just Ruler ofthe Universe rem
ders his Judgment on the deeds Of all men
it will be better for the petty thief than
for the magnificent plunderers Of the car
petbag era.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-26
Lnnisinna and Randall.

The Endorsement of Mr.. Tilden for Presi-
dent bv the Louisiana State Convention,
after the publication of Mr.. Tilden's let
ter, has been the occasion of some specu-
Iation. Do the Louisiana Democrats
think that Mr.. Tilden will accept if the
nomination is offered to him, or is there a
quiet movement in favor of some candi-
date not yet prominently mentioned, and
of which the Louisiana leaders have
knowledge? are questions which have
been asked. The truth, probably, is that
the Louisiana delegation prefers Mr..
Randall and Endorsed Mr.. Tilden
TO hide its preference, because there does
not appear to be any hope for RaudalPs
nomination at present. There is no doubt,
however, that a good deal of work is being
done for Randall, and his friends hope
that if there is not an overwhelming SEN
timent in favor of any candidate when the
convention meets he may be nominated.
The Louisiana Democrats think that Ran
dali is strongly in favor of improving the
Mississippi river and of protecting sugar
and rice. He is, therefore, perfectly sat
Isfactory to them. Although Mr.. Randall
has been doing his best to make reputa-
ton for economy, by cutting down the
appropriation bills he advocated the APP
preparations for the Louisiana sufferers
by the overflow, the loan of million dol
lars TO the New Orleans Exposition, and
the appropriation of 100000 to enable the
departments at Washington to make an
exhibit at the Exposition. In fact. he
has done about all he could to win popu-
larity with the people Of the lower Missis-
sippi Valley. The Endorsement Of Tilden
BY the Louisiana Convention, interpreted,
means the Endorsement Of Randall. II
Randall is put in nomination Louisiana's
vote, in all probability, will be cast for
him
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-26
The Boilers.

The boiling Republicans are making
more noise than the regular Republicans
are. The regulars appear to be waiting
to see what the strength of the boilers is,
and what they intend to do. The boilers
are calling meetings, passing resolutions
and appointing committees to map out
programme. The meetings in Boston,
New York, New Haven and other places
were we'll attended. Some of the ablest
of the local leaders were present at them
and promised to use their influence to the
utmost to strengthen the revolt. Doubtless
the Blaine managers are alarmed. They
pretend, however, that the boilers will soon
become tired of kicking against the in
evitable and will fall into the ranks. 1t is
probably true that great many of those
who are now training with the 1ndepend-
ents will be found with the Blaine forces
when the campaign fairly opens, but the
majority of them will doubtless vote the
Democratic ticket if candidates of high
character who favor reforms in the gov
eminent are nominated. If Bayard, for
instance, is the Democratic standard
bearer he will get large independent
vote. At present there is not much pros
pect that the boilers will nominate a
ticket. They know it would not command
enough support to make it respectable.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-26
THE cHArrAHoooHEE TRADE.
Savannah Merchants Ought to Keep an
Eye on Southeastern Alabama.

Correspondence Of the Morning. Nears.
COLUMBUS, June 81 have noted with
considerable interest your comments upon
the article in the cambridge Democrat
upon the subject Of the Chattahoochee
trade and its great value TO your city, and
your acknowledgment that your business
men have not shown the enterprise and
energy that they are capable Of and its
value demands.
This, of course, applies TO the territory
east Of the Chattahoochee. but there - an
equally important territory IN southeast,
ern Alabama. from which she has derived
larger benefits, and OF which she II now
in great danger Of losing.
The building of the Pensacola and At
lantic Road through western Florida,
across the State from Pensacola To SHAT
tahoochee, is destined 70 largely Affect ga
vannah's claim TO this territory, and un-
less efforts are made TO counteraet this IN
| fiuence now at work a large portion otthe
| territory, both from the east and west
banks Of the Chattahoochee river, VIII
| seek the southwestern markets.
Even now the competition upon the
| Chattahoochee river is becoming sharp
and severe, and will be more defined as
the next season approaches. The Georgia
/ Central Railroad, in this matter, has q
large interest at stake, and must meet the
| issue presented.
There is no way 10 avoid e. and the
question arises, what is the best policy to
| adopt for her interest, as we'll as the in-
| terest of your marketY Clearly 10 seems TO
| be by drawing all the cotton and business
away from the river by her various lines
running into the territory adjacent TO the
river.
Before the completion of the Pensacola
| nd ntf oil and
Girard Railroad from this city 20 Troy
| drew from the country south, southeast
| and southwest Of it trade and business 20
a distance of between sixty and seventy
miles. BY the building of that road this
distance has been reduced one-half and
| with n tendency toward future decrease.
Some two years ago the people OF Coffee
were so anxious for a connection with the
east that they procured charter and
had most favorable route surveyed, Sc
| cured the right Of way for almost the en-
tire distance, and then rendered what
they had done with their subscription list
| to the Mobile and Girard Railroad, beg
ging them to extend their line into that
| territory. The proposition was favOrably
received by both the stockholders and di-
its late lamented President, Col.
w. NJ. Wadley, of the Importance
of securing that territory that at the time
of his death at Saratoga he was in nego-
tiation with influential friends to place
the bonds of the Mobile and Girard Rail-
road, which both the stockholders and
directors had given authority to issue,
sell and make the extension. He never
seemed to doubt for a moment the advan-
tages of the movement, but with the grasp
of his great mind comprehended the vast
Importance it would be to the road, in
| which your Georgia Central has such a
large interest, as well as to the great
benefits which inure to Savannah as the
market for that country. B.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-26


The sundry civil bill which passed the
House this week contains a clause to dis
member the coast and geodetic survey
by transferring the geOdetic work and
subdividing State triangulations to the
superintendence of the geological survey
under the Interior Department, and the
SURVEYS OF the coast to the Navy Depart
ment. on the plea that these branches OF
the work naturally belong in those de-
partments, and that it will result IN
saving Of 100000 annually.
AS no charges of mismanagement have
been preferred against the superintend-
ence of the work, either in its execution
or the economical expenditure OF
the appropriations, it is difficult
to imagine by what course OF
reasoning the subcommittee have
arrived at these conclusions. The merest
tyro in science could have informed the
committee that geOdetic work is not
branch Of a geological survey; that such
precision OF measurement is not requisite
for the discussion of geological notes, and
for the geologist to delay his ramoles 10
obtain geodetic data would increase the
cost of the geological notes beyond all
measure.
The claim that the survey Of she coast
naturally belongs in the Navy Department
is equally fallaciOus. 1t is essentially
work Of peace. 1t was established prlma-
riIv to develop our extensive coast line for
the benefit Of commerce. For forty years
it has been persistently maintained in the
Treasury Department against all attacks,
acknowledged as a civil service requiring
the SUPERINTENDENT of civil experts. No
feature Of the work is military in concep-
ton or execution, and a sailor is not OF
| necessity surveyor any more than he is
a soldier.
The present organization of the survey
| as proved by the experience Of half GEN.
tury, has demonstrated the wisdom OF the
board that devised it, and called forth the
encomiums of the scientific men of the
world. Under the able superintendent
of civilians it has permitted the selection
of talent from civil life for the specialties
of the scientific work, and from the navy
| for the detail of photographic work. The
| survey has gone on hand in hand with the
advance in scientific research, and IL
stands before the world with the most
perfect record of science applied to prac-
teal things. To rob it of this record, by
divorcing the scientific work from the
practical would be an inexcusable blum
| der.
Nor can the plea of economy be sus-
| tanned. 1t is not conceivable that this
great work can be portioned out between
any two bodies Of inexperienced men and
the same results obtained at a less expen-
diture. The proposition has absurdity
stamped on the face of it.
The charts published of nearly every
harbor and inlet on our extensive coasts
tide tables, star catalogues, tables OF
depths, geographical positions, and the
numerous other publications from the re-
suits of the suryey-show clearly that the
management has not been idle; that the
| scientific has not subordinated the practi-
cal; that the great object for which the
survey was organized has been kept to the
front, and that the people have received
the full measure of practical benefit for
the money they have expended.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-26
He Swore of.
Chicago Herald.

ssNo, 1 won't drink with you to-day,
bovso said a drummer to several com
panions, as they settled down in the
smoking car and passed the bottle. "The
fact is, boys, ] have quit drinking. Pve
sworn off, 'What's the matter with
YOU. old boy? ?" sang out one. "lf you've
quit drinking something's up. What is
itYn "WeIl. boys, will tell you. Yes
terday was in Chicago. Down on South
Clark street a customer of mine keeps a
pawn shop in connection with his other
business. / called on him, and while
I was there a young man of not
more than 25, wearing threadbare clothes,
and looking as hard as if he hadn't seen
sober day for month, came in with a
little package in his hand. He unwraDped
it and handed the article to the pawn
broker, saying: solve me ten cents
And, bows, what do you suppose 1t was
A pair Of baby shoes; little things with
the bottoms only trife soiled, as If they
had been worn only once or twice.
sWhere did YOU get theseY asked
the pawnbroker. Got 'em at home,'
replied the man, who had an in
teiligeut face and the manner of a gen.
tleman, despite his sad condition. My
wife bought them for our baby. Give me
10 cents for 'em-I want a drink You
had better take the shoes back to your
wife: the baby will need them,' said the
pawnbroker. mo, s-she wont, because
she's dead. She's lying at home now
died last night As he said this the poor
fellow broke down, bowed his head on the
show case and cried like a child, Boys,v
said the drummer, 'syou can laugh if you
please: but IL have baby at home, and
/ swear III never drink another Drop"