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A postofice has been established at Nebo, Cass
county, and Amos Swigart appointed postmaster.
George S. Hinness has been commissioned
postmaster at NeiTs Greek, Ind
DR.. F. A. Smith and wife, of Anderson, at
tended the Presidents reception tonight.
A bill was introduced by Mr.. Holman, to-day,
to establish a mail route from College Corner, by
Goodwin's Corner, to Beachy Mine
In the House, to-day, amemorial was presented
from the president of the Western Associated
Press praying that the rate of postage on news
papers and periodicals sent by others than pub
lshers or news agents. be made one cent per
three ounces, and that where there is insufficient
postage matter be forwarded, as in case of let
ters, and deficiency collected from receiver
A 7. Peacock, of Indiana, was one of the
twenty five naval cadets at Annapolis who were
found deficient in their studies and dropped
from the rolls.
Questions involving changes in the present
classification of the civil service were under con-
sideration at the Cabinet to day. All members
were present and each entered into the discus
sion. The result will probably be embodied in
the Presidents message to Congress transmit
ting the report of the civil-servce commission.
At fancy dress ball given by Mrs. Senator
Miller, of California, tonight, Miss Gresham
represented Spanish girl" a character much
suited to her dark brunette complexion and soft
dark eyes
c. j. Jewett, of New Albany is at the Ebbett
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ANNALS OF THE WAR.
"A History Which Does Not Include the Part
Taken by the Navy.

a History Which Does Not Include the Part
Taken by the Navy.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
, WAsHLNGToN. Feb. Sit was. developed dur
ing discussion to-day in the House committee
on naval affairs that the ANNALS of the War"
upon which much time, labor, and money
nave been expended, did not contain accounts of
lhePart borne by the navy in the conflict, except
where land battles were concerned. Sunset
Cox called the attention of the committee to
he fact. and subsequently Representative
Campbell. Of Pennsylvania, submitted a
resolution appropnating $l6,5OO for the purpose
of improving the history Of the United States
Itisintendcd to secure the services of prominent
nayal officer Of each side to collect all available
documents and prepare the data thus obtained
FOR publication. When the fact was announced
Of the slight put upon the navy. many of the
members Of the committee and other congress-
men expressed surprise at sucha state Of affairs,
As they had assumed that both branches of
II service had been treated alike by the officers
,nl,usbed with the task of preparing the history
Il var
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Comment in WASHINGTON,

Special to the indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-Late tonight the news
was circulated here that Hon. J. s. C. Black
burn had been nominated by the caucus at
Frankfort, KY. for United States senator to sue
coed Cerro Gordo Williams. The announcement
was received with joy Mr. Blackburn is popu-
lar in Washington. He is hale fellow always
well met. In the House he has been a friend of
the under dog, and is always put forward
as the champion of the weaker
classes lie is rough and ready
man, easily approached. Much feeling has
been shown in this contest for the senatorship,
and it extended even to this city. There is no
doubt that Blackburn's election will give more
general satisfaction, viewed from this distance,
than would have Williamss election, or proba-
bly, that of Carlisle. Phil Thompson said of
Carlise's attitude in the contest, to-day: IF
Blackburn is defeated, his trends will never for
give Carlisle, for he can save him if he wants
to. Carlisle's card will not suit Blackbuln's
friends"
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THE LOSS OF THE COLUMBUS.
Captain Wright Tells the Story of the Wreck
ON Gayhead Light.


Boston, Feb. 5.-The board of inspectors of
steam vessels this morning began an investiga-
ton into the wrecking of the steamship City of
Columbus. The disaster was attended with d
loss Of ninety seven lives. Captain Wright in
his statement, said: 1.-THE second mate (Mr
Harding) was on duty from Boston until the
ship reached Nausick. run of fourteen hours
Did not leave the deck myself except to get sup
per, from the time we left Boston until nearing
Tarpaulin cave, at about A. NJ, when / went
into my room. | was sitting on the floor of my
room with my back against the heater when l
heard call TO port l sprang up and cried
hard aport thinking we were running down a
vessel. l could not see the vessel, but saw a
buoy two and one-half points off the port bow,
$50 or 200 yards distant. The vessel struck
within twenty seconds. The vessel soon listed
and the water was mp to my armpits. Went
into the cabin and told the passengers to put on
life preservers. Within five minutes after the
ship struck knew she was lost Cannot tell
any reason why the ship struck where she did.
A higher power will have to determine that.
Gayhead light amounts TO nothing unless seenat
a distance. Bright lights confuse when close.
Boston light has run many pilots ashore, be-
cause ofyits being too bright The boats were
cleared away with axes as fast as possible.
Don't know anything about the after boats
was forward. In time like that a crew is
worthless. The crew was demoraliZed. Had
boat drill every time reached Savannah Had
no means of making signals. 1t required all
our strength to hold on to the rigging"
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STATE NEWS AND GOSSIP.
Arrest Of LOOmis, an Express Messen-
ger, for the Wabash Robbery.
A Change Of Venue Granted in the Carpen-
ter Murder Case-Suicide at Worth
ingtOn-MinOr Notes.
INDIANA.
The Arrest of Messenger LOOnnis for the Ex-
press Robbery on the Wabash.

The Arrest of Messenger LOOnnis for the Ex-
press Robbery on the Wabash.
WABASH, Feb. 5.-Further inquiry and infor-
nation regarding the arrest, at Detroit last Sun
day, of Dennis Downer for the robbery of the
Pacific express, the Wabash railroad, last
September, discloses the fact that the man called
Beaucleigh, is none other than Burt. H. LOOMS,
the express messenger on the robbed car,
and that the whole affair was a put-up
job by Loomis, Downer and another
man whose name is concealed. he not yet being
arrested This man is believed to be in Canada,
not far from Detroit, and detectives are watching
for him Loomis was not shot, as reported last
night, but was bueked and gagged and thrown into
a corner of the car where he was found when
the train reached Peru, but this part of the
plan to rob the express which it was expected
would contain large sum of money that night.
LOOMS, who lives and is said to be highly con-
nected in Ohio, was arrested at indianapolis
and not Detroit, on Sunday, and he and Downer
were brought here where they are now in jail
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ILLINOIS.
A Change of Venue Granted in the Carpenter
Murder Case.

A Change of Venue Granted in the Carpenter
Murder Case.
LINCOLN, Feb. 5.-Orrin A. Carpenter, charged
with the murder of Fora Burns, has obtained a
change of venue to Petersburg, Menard county,
The case is set for trial during the March term
Peoria Transcript.
A very mysterious story concerning the MUIR
der of fora Burns has just come to light in this
city and it opens up new chapter in the case.
A young lady who was acquainted with o. A.
Carpenter of Lincoln, under Indictment in that
city for the murder, and who also was acquainted
with fora Burns, had gone to Lincoln upon re-
ceiving letter from the latter requesting her
presence there. The letter which she had re
ceived from Fora informed her that a young man
who was in the employ of Carpenter and in
whom he reposed great confidence was anxious to
see her, and when she arrived in Lincoln she
sent note to this young man. Evening
came and with it the young man. They seated
themselves in his buggy, and, after driving a
short distance, they met Carpenter and Fora,
who We're i'll another buggy. Carpenter followed
and the two couples drove into the country
They heard Carpenter and Fora quarreling all
the time, and finally, when they came to the
lane in which the body of the dead girl was
atterward found Carpenter turned into it and
left them. This couple went to the hotel, but
they were scarcely there when Carpenter
rived They noticed that he was very nervous
and, after few moments asked where Fora
was. They had been quarreling all evening"
ana, as he could do nothing with her, he made
her get out Of the buggy and walk, and he sup
posed that she was on her way home. He was
pressed with questions and confessed that he
had killed her. He then said st is useless to
make any denials to you, for you know that
was the last person with her. i killed herl You
have my life in your hands and you can hang
me if you WISH but | will pay you well if you
will keep quiet I'll give each Of you 81, 900 now
If you will agree to say nothing, and when the
matter is all over will pay you more.5 He then
took from his pocket-book all the money he had
eighty dollars, and drew his check for the
balance of the s. 600. He told them to go away
from the town. and then left him.
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MISSISSIPPI IMPROVEMENT.
Assembling of the Convention to Urge the
Improvement of the River.

Assembling of the Convention to Urge the
Improvement of the River.
" AsHISGToH, Feb. 5.-The Mississippi river
convention assembled this afternoon. at Lincoln
Tall The auditorium was divided into sections
" States as follows: Wisconsin. Colorado, Ar
7a3sas, illinois, Missouri, Minnesota, Louisiana
mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana, Ne
,laska, Iowa and West Virginia. Back of the
stage was stretched large piece Of canvas, bear
ng the record of the amount of tonnage carried
BY the Mississippi steamers followed by the words:
IF you tell this to Congress, be to add that
with an improved channel this record of work
will be increased 80 per cent without an increase
of expense. This means benefit to the pro
iucer.'
ABOUT FIVE hundred delegates were present,
when the chairman of heexeeutive committee,
3. Wood, of New Orleans, called the CON
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Tic Presidents Reception.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-There was more of
general popularity and universal enjoyment in
the reception rendered the public by the Presi-
dent, tonight than in any leveeheld at the White
House since its occupancy by General Arthur.
The city is filled with visitors now. Hotels are
absolutely crowded They come from all parts
of the country, and these strangers take it for
granted that this reception was given especially
for them. They are probably right The stream
of callers continued into the executive mansion
until it was announced that the hour for its
termination had arrived. All say the President
is looking well, and all fingered about, as gay as
though they were at home, and as if some magic
influence held them.
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The Government Alarmed.

VIENNA, Feb. Sin the lower house Of the
Eeichsrath the Minister explained that addi-
tional legislative matters were necessary owing
to the proceedings of Anarchists, the murder of
officials and the spread among the workingmen
OF seditious writings, and that there are reasons
for grave disquietude regarding other parts of
the country, but the government had confined
its action to Vienna, where there was special
danger, as shown by the recent murders. The
the appointment of a committee to consider the
action of the government.
An amendment proposed by the opposition
rain cd
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informal Execution of Law in the west.

SIOUX City, Feb 5.-Reports have reached
here from the upper Elkhorn country, in Ne
braska, that Kid Wade, leader of the Niobrara
outlaws and horse thieves, has been hanged by
vigilantes. The vigilantes have head
quarters at place called the "Pen,"
at the mouth of Long Pine They have
arrested large number of men in
various parts of northern Nebraska, taken them
away to the ''Pen," where they are tried and dis
posed of. The fate of those arrested is not
definitely known. but as they are never seen
again, it is supposed they are shot, hanged, or
conducted out of the country
1t is positively known the vigilants have
lynched eleven men, and it is equally sure that
others have met the same fate, but how many,
or by what means, only the grim executioners
and lean coyotes of Long Pine can tell.
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ALARM IN AUSTRIA.


Anarchist Plots Against the Lives of Prom
inent People.
Since the revolution of 1S4S Vienna has never
passed through such crisis of anxiety and
alarm The government is in possession of what
1t believes to be most trustworthy evidence of a
plot to assassinate the emperor. The dynamite
cartridges found in the opera house are exactly
similar to those found near the body of Detect
i've Bloch and in the murdered money-changers
Office. large quantity of dynamite was recent
~ ordered at Presburg dynamite factory for
the Arlberg tunnel The dynamite was sent by the
Wethbahn railroad, but on its arrival at the
station In Vienna one large case, weighing $50
kllogrammes was missing The police made a
thorough search for it, but in vain On Saturday
night eight battalions of infantry stood in their
barracks under arms prepared for an .imme-
date movement During the whole night no
officer was allowed to leave the barracks even
for moment Ball cartridges had been dis
rlbuted to the troops. regiment Of cavalry
was also held in readiness during the night, and
their horses were saddled. The government
considers the situation most critical Peaceful
citizens are in constant dread of the terrible and
detested extremes-the police on the one hand
and the Anarchists the other.
Among the list of persons prescribed for sem
tence to death by the Anarchists are the EN-
peror and Empress, the Crown Prince Rudolph,
the Crown Princess Stephanie Baron Roth
sehild, all the editors Of the Neue Freie Presse
and the Weiner Tagblatt, Prefect-of- police
koticka Commissary of-police Frankel, minis
ters, bankers, and deputies, many of whom
belong to the Liberal party, and many mer-
chants. The police, ON the other hand, have
put on their blacklist many names of Liberals
who are IN no way connected with Socialism, and
then many who are also on the proscrbed-list of
the Anarchists. During the last few days 24O, 600
tlorins have been stolen from the postofice of
Pesth, and $4,000 forms in Vienna. Private let
tiers are now opened by the police at the post
office, and constant search for dynamite cart
ridges is being made. The Emperor, the police,
and all the public buildings are guarded, and the
newspapers are not allowed to publish anything
about the Anarchists unless 1t has eenprevious-
ly submitted to the police.
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MINOR MENTION.
Senator Beck's Bill to Repeal Certain Per-
manent Appropriations.

Senator Beek's Bill to Repeal Certain Per-
manent Appropriations.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-A bill was introduced
by Senator Beck, to-day, to repeal certain per
manent annual appropriations which twice
passed the Senate of FORMER congresses but
failed in the House. 1t was approved by Secre-
tary Sherman. Among the permanent appro-
priations which will be repealed is one of
$500, 900 for the collection of customs The
passage Of the bill now is said to be additionally
important for the reason that the Secretary of
the Treasury has recommended the consolidation
of the customs districts, and this recommends
ton cannot be acted upon advisedly while the
annual appropriations remain at the old figures.
The bill practically repeats all permanent or in
definite appropriations except the sinking fund;
debt, expenses of the Marine Hospital service,
and Smithsonian Institution, refunding taxes
and customs dues Illegally collected, and payment
of interest various classes of obligations guar
anteed by the government
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FOREIGN MISCELLANY.

A Pamphlet Which Treats of Bismarck's
Political Career.
BERLIN, Feb "a pamphlet has been issued
here, entitled Bismarck, and the Twelve Years
of his Policy, from 1871 to 1888" 1t is written
with an air of inspiration, and pretends to dis
close the persistent intrigue on the part Of
Bismarck to induce Francs to enter the Austro-
German alliance against England and Russia.
Bismarck according to the pamphlet first APP
preached Count De Saint Villier then Fyench
ambassador at Berlin, but made no allusion to
the restoration to France of Alsace- Lorraine.
The French ambassador communicated with his
government, which repused the Princes over
ture. The pamphlet is discredited by govern
ment officials here
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Clemence. the French Radical deputy, is
going to England to study the English poor laws
and cooperative system.
DR.. Darret, who attended Rouher, writes that
the cause of his death was cephalc meningitis,
arising from excessive fatigue, brought ON by his
active political life.'
The editor of the newspaper at Posen has been
sentenced to two years imprisonment for pub
fishing an address congrattlating Cardinal
Ledochowski his birthday
America has purchased the Dundee whaler
Thetis to be used for the relief of the Greedy
petition. The Thets is 600 tons burden, the
strongest and staunchest of the Dundee whaling
feet.
Bishop Freppel, a member of the French
Chamber, exhorts the clergy to preserve an at
Uses aymen to ssr We ba az the Comic
de Paris
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The Fargo Children.

BUFFALO, Feb 5-The suit of Mrs Fender
CAST against Anna Fl. Fargo, the former wife of
W. G. Fargo, of express fame to compel her to
surrender possession of the children of the late
w. G. Fargo jr., and wife, both deceased, was
called in the Superior Court to-day. Mrs Fargoput
in an answer that Mrs. Fargois the mother of W.
G: Fargo, jr, and Mrs Pendergast, the mother
promised Both sides have the best legal adj
visers. The case was postponed to the 10Th.
The children were ordered to remain with the
Fargos. An affecting scene took place in the
court room between the children and Mrs.
Pendergast before they senarated
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J. NJ. Keith, agent of the American Express
Company Hillsboro, is missing.
William Aue, the insolvent grain dealer. of
Secor, has been arrested for embezzlement.
Robert Patterson makes the charge.
Joseph Wright, an employee of the Chicago
Rock Island q Pacific railroad at Tiskilwa, shot
himself through the head with a rifle. Domestic
infelicity was the cause.
For inditng love-letters to female pupils
under his charge. Principal Overacre, married
man. was dismissed from his position in the pub
lie schools of Macon, on Monday.
Thomas Cary, of Vandalia, youth of
eighteen has instituted suit for divorce from his
wife aged forty He alleges that her brother
forced him to marry at the muzzle of a shotgun
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suit to RECOVER q Reward.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
ANDERSON, Feb. City Marshal Coburn to-
day filed suit in the Circuit Court of this county
against Fred Bronnenberg brother of Mrs. Susan
Nelson who murdered near Terre Haute, in
September last, to recover $500, the reward Of
fered by him for the conviction of the murderer.
When it became known that Mrs. Nelson had
been murdered, Bronnenberg offered the above
amount to any one who would ferret out and con-
vict the guilty party. Marshal Coburn under
took the task, and succeeded in fastening the
crime upon Perry Manis, United Brethren
preacher, residing in this county, and sending
him to the penitentiary for life. Bronnenberg
now denies making any contract whatever OR
offering any reward for the apprehension of the
murderer. Although written contract exists,
the Marshal has numerous witnesses to the fact
that this proposition was made, and, as the de-
PENDANT is financially responsible, has taken this
mode of collecting the reward
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a Matter of interest," to soldie9

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-''There is matter of
interest to soldiers before the committee on pen
sions bounty and back pay" said Representa-
tive Greenleaf, of Rochester, N. Y, (which, I
think, will receive the favorable consideration of
the committee. 1t Is to amend the law relative
to proofs of disability Under the law as it now
exists it is almost impossible for some of those
old fellows who were disabled in active service
to prove that the cause of their disability is a
direct result of their wounds or disease con-
tracted in the service, although among their
neighbors and friends it is well known. It is
proposed to relieve them by making the proof
required. in cases where comrades are dead or
scattered, less difficult to procure"
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River Improveme at Lawrenceburg.

Special to the IndianapoIis JourpaI.
WASHINGTON, Feb 5.-Mr. Holman introduced
in the House. to-day, for reference to The com
mittee on rivers and harbors, memorial and pc
tition Of the city of Lawrenceburg for an appro-
priation of money to improve the Ohio and Mi
ami rivers near that city. 1t is a copy of the
document introduced in the Senate recently cdr.
Holman also introduced bill appropriating
$3.50, 900 to improve and protect navigation at
and near Lawrenceburg, and for the construc-
ton, completion. and repairs of leVees, and to
prevent the formation of bar near the mouth
of the Great Miami
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Kined in a Mine Explosion.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
MUNCIE, Feb. Sword was received here, to-
day, that Henry Stewart, a former resident of
this county, near Daleville, was one of the vic
Tins of the Gunnison (Col. mine explosion. His
aged parents are still residents of this county,
and are among the most highly respected citi-
zens of Salem township. Henry was brave
soldier, and was general favorite where known.
His wife and several children, dependent upon
him, live seven miles southwest of this city.
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Correspondence

Correspondence Of the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-The following patents
were issued to Indianians to-day: Elizabeth Gar
rett, Downeyville flood fence; William P. Gran
mis-, Walcottville, draft equalizer Albert N. Nor
ris, Rushyille. grain drill; Elwood c. Phillips
Richmond roller skate; Robert e. Poindexter
indianapolis, saw handle; Jacob v. Powlett
Richmond, roller skate: Louis Townsend Evans
vile, telephone eall-bell switch; VIII A. Van
Camp Milton, mail bag
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Fire at Wabash.

Special to the indianapolis journal.
WABASH, Feb. "a frame house belonging to
Mrs. L. B. Sutherland. located in the western
part of the city, burned at an early hour this
morning The fire originated from defective
iiue. The building was occupied by Rabbi
Neussbaum and family. The total loss is 81, 600.
There was an insurance of $500 on the building
in the Springfield Fire and Marine, and of $500
on the furniture in the Phenix, of BROOKLYN.