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TORTURED AND ROBBED.
A Missouri Farmer Burned in q Horrible
Manner by Thieves.

ST JOSEPH, Feb 2.-The details of one of the
most diabolical deeds ever perpetrated in Mis-
souri, were obtained tonight from a gentleman
just arrived from Albany, Gentry county. In
the northwest corner of that county, near Lone
Star postofice and about eleven miles from Al
bany, has lived for thirty years man named
William Bradshaw. He was an Englishman by
birth, and about sixty years of age, and a bach
elor, He lived alone, and, so far as known, had
no relatives in this country. He owned two
splendid FARMS and was industrious, and so fru-
gal in his habits that he earned the cognomen of
the miser. Yesterday neighbor, young
man named Campbell, sixteen years of age, dis
covered the dead body Of the old man near his
home. The neighborhood was quickly aroused
and an investigation showed that the old man
had been overpowered in his house by robbers,
who had tortured him with fire in the most in
human manner to wiring from him the place
where his money was concealed His face the
palms of his hands and the soles of his feet were
burned to crisp. 1t is unknown whether OF
not he disclosed the secret so dear to his heart,
but it is apparent that after this act of fendish
brutality the barbarians dubbed him to death,
as they supposed, and left him in the house.
Afterwards he had revived and dragged himself
to the place where his body was found 1t was
currently believed that he had several thousand
dollars concealed about his premises and the sup
position is that the robbers got it all.
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Industries of south Carolina.

CHARLESTON. Feb. 3-The News and Courier
OH Monday publishes an elaborate report of the
condition of the agricultural, manufacturing
and mining industries of every county in South
Carolina, and remarks: Despite the terrible
losses during sixteen years of war and negro
rule, South Carolina last year derived from ag
more than in 1860. The advance in the agricul-
ture is due to the labors of the white people of
the State. Colored labor was less efficient last
year than five years ago. and the available
supply is constantly less than the demand.
Colored farmers as rule are not making
progress, not saving money, and not acquiring
land They succeed better as land owners than
tenants, and as a body are valuable as laborers
only so far as they are directed and controlled
w white men. The number of immigrants in
he State is insignificant
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THE NEWS COPYRIGHT.
Editors in Small Towns Violently Opposed to
the Measure.
Snacia1 tn the Indiananolis Journal


Editors in Small Towns Violently Opposed to
the Measure.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Feb 3.-There is an erroneous
impression that Congress proposes to enact a law
giving copyright to the metropolitan press on
news items for forty-eight hours after publica-
tion. The rural editors in many sections of the
country arc considerably agitated over the mat
ter. 1t would seem from the number of letters
received by the Indiana delegation on this sub
ject that the Hoosier editors are considerably
frightened; especially do the editors of dailies in
small towns show great earnestness in protest
ing. against this imaginary proposed legislation.
''It is absurd, said Hoosier member tonight,
ito think that a majority of the House could be
induced to support such a measure. Why the
man in the rural district who would vote for it
could not be elected road supervisor"
II don't know much about the bill to copy
right news matter for forty eight hours" said
Representative Broadhead member of the House
judiciary committee, to-day, "but have not the
least idea such bill would pass the House 1
understand such bill has been introduced, but
1 certainly shall not favor it. Why, the passage
of such measure would involve every newspa-
per in the country in lawsuit for there is not
one that does not use the scissors without
mercy"
Very few members know that such a scheme
has been proposed, but the country editors are
beginning to wake up to the fact, and vigorous
opposition to the bill has already begun.
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Dick Lidden and the James Gang.

KANSAS CITY, Feb 3.-The question has been
raised of the competency of Dick Liddell to give
testimony against Frank James, he having
served term in the penitentiary, and been re
leased under the three-quarter rule, without a
pardon. The Supreme Court recently decided
statute Prosecuting Attorney Wallace, of this
county, has applied t, Governor Crittenden to
pardon Liddell. The reply was received to-day,
in which the Governor declines the pardon, on
the ground that it would be a reflection on Brock
meyer, acting Governor at the time of Liddells
release and on Judge Goodman, who admitted
Liddell's testimony at the Winton train-robbery
trial There is a disposition to criticise the Gov
ernor's argument, especially as Goodman's action
preceded the Supreme Court decision.
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A Rather Indefinite Statement as to the Time
When England Will Withdraw Her
Troops from Egypt.
Baker Pasha at Last Puts His Force in
Motion for Relief of TOkar.
His Long Delay Caused by Disaffection Among
His Black TrOOps-'The Fall of Sinkat
Considered Inevitable.
ENGLISH POLITICS.
A Cabinet Meeting to Discuss the Contents
of the Queens Speech.

A Cabinet Meeting to Discuss the Contents
of the Queens Speech.
LONDON, Feb 2.-The Queen held cabinet
council, yesterday, at Osborne, Isle of Wight,
where she is now residing, preliminary to the
opening of Parliament. The subjects to be CON
sidered in the Queens speech were discussed.
1t is already known that the speech will have
nothing new to disclose, and it is awaited with
general indifference and lack of interest The
first night of the session will be marked by the
renewal of party contests, The opposition will
take the initiative by moving an amendment to
the address in reply to the Queens speech. based
upon the policy of the government in the man
agement of Egyptian affairs,
This will be followed up by the Parnellites,
who will censure the action of the authorities
in suppressing public meetings in Ulster. Lord
Randolph Churchill with a section of the
Tories will offer an amendment against the
proposed reduction of the Irish franchise. Many
other amendments are threatened, so the out
look for practical legislation is not promising
and according to present prospects it may be
blocked for months.
The leaders of the Irish party will meet in
Dublin on Monday, to decide upon a policy and
concert plans for the parliamentary campaign
1t is believed that they will decide to follow the
same general course as hitherto. In case the
speech from the throne promises no special
measures for Ireland, special amendments de-
caring the urgent necessity of immediate legis-
lative reforms for Ireland will be moved in the
debate the address.
Each Nationalist member will be charged to
watch the progress of the special measures with
the closest attention The corporation Of the
city of Dublin have granted the use of the city
Hall to Parnell and his colleagues for the pur-
pose of holding the meeting
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Reciprocity with Canada.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3,-Mr. Perry Belmont
and Mr. Hitt members of the committee on
foreign affairs, which committee has charge of
all legislation relating to treaties, have ap-
pointed subcommittee to report upon the
question of reciprocity relations with Canada
These gentlemen are not agreed as to the desira-
bility of such treaty. Mr. Belmont favors the
idea and will prepare a report in accordance
with his views. Mr.. Hit, on the other hand, is
of the opinion that the benefits derived from
such treaties are enjoyed more by the other
country than by the United States, and he will
report accordingly.
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A WHISPERING GALLERY.
The Peculiar Acoustic Properties of Stat
uary Hall.

uary Hall.
Special to the Indianapolis journal.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3-The executive sessions
of the Senate are very mysterious affairs. No
one is allowed in the chamber during these ses-
sions and each senator feels that he is not at
liberty to give any information as to the delib
erations of that body. On several occasions,
when important pieces of news have found
their way from the Senate chamber to the news
papers through the barrier of the executive ses-
sion, there has been great Stir and prompt
endeavor to find the leak but without effect
was talking with an old correspondent here, yes
terday, who told me how he once obtained val
liable hint that led to the discovery of an i'm
portant executive secret.
II was passing through Statuary Hail." he
said, when was suddenly startled by hearing
a whisper that brought me to standstill.
stopped and looked around me. The nearest
persons to me were Senator -, ard Senator
Blank. They were thirty feet away, and were
talking earnestly. 1 listened and could hear
everything they said as plainly as though they
were within a foot of me. Then l thought of
the elhpse. 1 moved foot and the sound
ceased. l stepped back on the same stone and
could hear plainly again. Then the senators
both moved and the spell was broken"
Those flags in Statuary Hall are the delight
of bridal couples and other visitors to the Cap
itol On three certain flags which represent the
three angles of an isosceles triangle three per
sons can stand and although many feet apart,
can hear each other whisper as plainly as the
Speaker of the House. can be heard in the gal
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MIR. HUPP's TROUBLE.
A Man Who Wishes to See General Banks for
Few Minutes.
Cnac ia1 to fha Tndia lie

Man Who Wishes to See General Banks for
a Few Minutes.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-An sorts of Incidents
more or less ludicrous, relating to the late war;
are constantly turning up A case in point made
its appearance to day. An old gentleman, who
says he is ninety-three years old, named F.
Hupp living in Strasburg, Va, is in distress
He writes to Senator Hoar to help him out of
his difficulty by informing him of the address of
General Banks. The old gentlemans story is
about as follows During the war General
Bankss army was quartered near his (Mr.
Hupps) place, and he furnished the Union
forces with quantity of provisions.
and fodder General Banks promised to pay for
the supplies and before leaving, being pressed
for time, gave him two horses in settlement.
Now comes the sequel Mr. Hupp was quite
satisfied with the payment, but he had no oppor-
tunity to express his satsfae tion at the time-as
all those who accompanied General Banks will
remember the General left Strasburg in hurry.
He had time for compliments Recently,
however, Mr.. Hupp has got into diff
Guilty about those horses. Some
one else has claimed them, and
has enforced his claim by an action at law. The
worst of it is that the Judge who was no partic
ular admirer of General Banks has decided in
favor of the plaintiff, and Judgment stands
against the name of Mr.. Hupp, which he will
have to pay unless General Banks comes forward
and substantiates the claim of this nonogenarian
to the horses. Senator Horr is looking up the
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THE BANKRUPTCY BILL.
Some of the Provisions of the Measure To Be
Reported This Week.


Reported This Week.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-'"There is the best of
evidence" said Republican senator to-day,
''that a bankruptcy bill will be reported to the
Senate this week which will become law. More
time has been given to this subject than any
other during this session. 1t will differ from the
old bankrupt law in this one particular especial
ly it will not be an indueement for honest men,
or other men, for that matter, to become bank
rupt. 1t is the Lowell bill, with several amend
ments, which will be reported The old bank
rupt law was one intended more for men CON
trolling large means than for ordinary people
We propose that one can enter bankruptcy with
$3.50 Indebtedness" The work upon this bill has
been conducted by consultation with leading
bankers and merchants of the country who rep
resent that business interests have been suffer
ing many months for want of bankrupt law. No
doubt hundreds of business men will plunge into
bankruptcy as soon as this law is passed. A re-
markable feature of the bill which will be re-
ported is that an objection can be made to dis
charging bankrupt who was made insolvent by
speculation outside of his regular or legitimate
business 1t will exempt 81, 900 of property.
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WHEN INDICATIONS.
MoNDAY.-Pdrtlg cloudy aveath-
er and light rails.

Success in life depends upon the makes Of
ones opportunities. Whose neglects the present is
preparing the way for failure in the future. The
of course the time when the opportunity occurs by
the streets of Byandby arrives at the house of
Never"-so runs an expressive Spanish proverb
When favoring circumstances enable mankind to pro-
vide themselves with seasonable Clothing and Mems
Furnishing Goods at about one-half the ordinary
prices for such indispensable artcles-as is the
lust in all departments of the
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The Work of the Interior Department En-
barrassed by the Inefficiency of Clerks
Supplied by the Commission.
Vigorous Protest of Rural Publishers
Against the News Copyright.
Mr.. MOrrisOn's Tariff Reduction Bill To Be
Presented TO-Day-The Mexican Treaty
To Be Considered Again.
CIVIL SERVICE,
Secretary TeIler's Objection to the Applicants
Under That Law.

Secretary Tellers Objection to the Applicants
Under That Law.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3-Secretary Teller, in an
interview to-day, repudiates civil-service reform.
Among other vigorous sentences he makes use
of is the following: in my own department, for
instance, have upwards of hundred, if not
hundred and sixty names of persons who wish
places and who have the stamp of the Civil
service Commission that they are competent,
and am satisfied, from information and from a
general test of their merits that they will not
compare in efficiency with men whom could
pick up in everyday life. The duties of my de-
partment require practical experience, and, in
addition, in some branches, certain amount of
technical knowledge have found out that in
the material offered by the Civn-service Com
mission none Of the applicants possess this ex-
perience, and I have, therefore, been embar-
rassed in the performance of the duties in my
department need men of mature experience
and accustomed to dealing with men. Under
the present arrangement I cannot secure the
services of such men, I am in hopes that some
thing will be done, and that speedily, too other
wise the public service will suffer"
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which time it was hoped that the overproducton
and the great surplus of stock on hand would
have been disposed of at fair profit
The pool was broken and the European manu-
facturers began selling down as low as $l30.
German qunine can be bought for $l.30 per
ounce. Powers d Wightman and the other
American manufacturers have adopted the rate
of 81. 60 per ounce The market is fiat. and the
jobbers say the outlook is gloomy. There is no
certainty of a rise in price, and the situation is
more than ever in the hands of the European
manufacturers Great Importance is attached
by the American manufacturers to the breaking
up of the pool and to the whole matter because
of its intimate relation with the tariff They
view their defeat in the light of a judgment upon
the fallacy of free trade.
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PENDING LEGISLATION.
Measures Which Will Probably BE Consid-
cred by the House This Week.


Measures Which Will Probably Be Consid-
cred by the House This Week.
WASHINGTON, Feb. BIN the House. to-mor-
row, during the call of the States, Mr. Morrison
expects to introduce his bill providing for hor-
zontal reduction of the tariff. The call will
probably be followed by suspension of the
rules upon individual requests for the considera-
ton of particular measures. Mr.. Converse has
asked to be recognized, and contemplates calling
up his bill providing for increase of the tariff
on wool. 1t is understood that if the bill is
brought up Mr.. Hurd will oppose it, and urge
that wool be placed on the free list. Mr. Con
verse says that nearly 3OOO 900 men in this
country are interested in wool, and their
interests have been imperiled by the tariff legis
laton of the last Congress. That legislation,
he thinks affects not only the industrial but the
political outlook. The appropriations commit
tee has under consideration the naval appropra
tion bill. Members of the committee say they
expect to report it to the House before the end
of the week
In committee of the whole, into which the
House can resolve itself by majority vote, the
shipping bill to remove certain burdens on the
American merchant marine and
courage American foreign carrying trade, will
probably be considered. Friends of the
measure are of the opinion that it will be
passed with little debate. Important measures
to be considered by the same committee, should
the House so order, are the bill to establish a
department of agriculture, and bill for the es
tablshment of animal industry. On the House
calendar are bills regulating the rates of postage
on second class mail matter at letter carrier Off
tories as States into the Union. The committee
on public lands expects to consider the forfeiture
of the land grants to the Atlantic & Pacific
and Northern Pacific railroads on Tuesday.
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sherman as Presidential Possibility.


In his speech in the House against the bill for
the relief of Fitz John Porter, Mr.. Calkins of
Indiana made such pointed illusions to General
Sherman as a presidential possibility that much
comment on the subject has arisen. 1t is re-
garded as certain that strong movement is on
foot to make Sherman the nominee of the Re
publicans. In Michigan, as recent advices show,
he has many friends among the soldier element
cations pledge to work for his nomination and
support him if nominated, which Democrats and
Republicans alike eagerly signing. Inter
views with General Keifer and other Ohio mem
bers, and other temporary residents here show
an almost unanimous belief that General Sher-
man is not only very popular in that State, but
in their opinion, would be successful in every
donhtfu1 Stata
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Slaughtered by the Rebels.

SUAKIM, Feb 3-.The enemy made an unsuc-
cessful attack upon the fortified camp of the
Egyptians Owing to the scarcity of provisions
at Sinkat u party made a sortie for forage All
were cut to pieces by the enemy Six hundred
blacks armed with Remington rifles have left
Suakim to ioin Baker Pasha at Trinkita.
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LONDON, Feb 3-The Turkish ambassador to
Great Britain has informed the British Secretary
of Foreign Affairs that the Porte is preparing u
note to the powers insisting upon the retention
of the Soudan as an integral part of Egypt under
the Sultans suzerainty, and stating that the
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leries. Often an unsuspecting couple will be
startled by hearing whisper. No one is near
them but some person whose foot touched the
apex of the triangle at the same moment they
stepped on the base had spoken, and the mystery
,une avnlninnd
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Point from the Queens Speech.

LONDON, Feb. 3.-The Queens speech has been
drafted for submission to the cabinet council. 1t
affirms the intention of England to withdraw
her troops from Egypt as soon as the conditions
of peace and prosperity will admit of the with
draWal,
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which publishers, both home and abroad, have
opposed The bill will grant copyright to for
eign authors where the governments grant like
privileges to American authors
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WHEN

CThere the remainder of the Mckenzie stock is on
sale)-prudent and thrifty people will be prompt to
make beftting of the opportunity; for such op-
portunities are in the nature of things necessarily
of infrequent occurrence and limited duration.
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Secretary Chambers Action.
~ tba Wastarr Assoc;o+ad pra.s

To the Western Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Feb 2,-Secretary Chandler
said to-day the examination of papers certified to
him by the Civilservice Commission satisfied him
all the men were untitled for the work to be
done, for the reason that they were deficient in
penmanship copying, and photography. He re
turned the papers to the commission with the
simple statement to that effect. He did not
wish his action to be understood as an attack on
the civil law, as he had no intention of
attacking that law. He was strongly in favor of
the civiservice act but did not feel that its pro
visions compelled him to accept a clerk whom he
considered incompetent. He would rather have
a vacancy in his clerical force than appoint a
man whose examination papers showed him un-
able to meet the requirements. He had referred
the matter back to the commission, with hope
that they would send him names of more compe-
tent men to select from. He would, however,
be bound by the action of the commission in the