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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-01
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.
Mr.. Springer to Call the Attorney General
Before the Committee.

Mr.. Springer to Call the Attorney General
Before the Committee.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Feb 29.-Chairman Springer,
of the House committee on expenditures in the
Department of Justice, said tonight: II shall
call Mr. Attorney general Brewster next week
most likely, and question him about the official
actions of himself and some of his subordi-
uates'
''Do you think he will answer all questions
you propose to ask him about the conduct
of his Department. the journal correspondent
inquired.
Il think so" replied Mr. Springer.
''It is my purpose to ask some very pertinent
questions and to have them answered"
1t is understood here that Mr.. Springer will
put some questions that Mr.. Brewster will not
only refuse to answer but which will likely
bring out heated colloquy, and some lively
sparring is looked for. 1t is believed that Mr..
Springer is spelling to get into a controversy
with the Attorney general, and would like to put
him on the rack in the House.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-01
POLITICAL PREFERENCES.
The Right of Employees of the Government
to Their Own Opinions.

The Right of Employees of the Government
to Their Own Opinions.
WASHINGTON, Feb. Pa gentleman who
called upon the President yesterday stated to
him that certain subordinate officers of the Post
Office Department in Western State had ex
pressed fear of removal in case they advocated
his denomination, because the senator who controls
the patronage of that State is himself a candi
date for the presidency and claimed their allie
glance and assistance The President said he
was surprised to hear this and hoped it was not
true. He believed every citizen, whether he
was in official position or not, was
entitled to the right and privilege
to freely express his preference and work for the
nomination of his favorite, so far as he could do
so without interference with his official duties
He further said every employe of the govern
ment should be protected in the exercise of the
widest political liberty. No postmaster or other
official had the right to dictate to any subordi-
nate what they should do or who they should
favor for the presidency, any office. Every
postotfce clerk or carrier had the same privilege
of favor5ng and working for the candidate he
preferred that his superior officer had and
would in all cases be protected in the exercise of
that privilege.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-01
Prospects of the Bills to Increase Judicial
Salaries and Prohibit Importation
of Foreign Contract Labor.
How Indians Are Constantly Being De-
prived of Their Valuable Lands.
First Annual Report of the Civil-Service
OmmissiOn-PrOvisiOns of the Post
office Appropriation Bill.
INTERSTATE COMMERCE..
The Reagan-Adams Bill Likely to Pass Re-
ported to the House.

The Reagan-Adams Bill Likely to Pass Re-
ported to the House.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29.-It is the general i'm
preston that the interstate commerce bill agreed
upon to-day by the House committee com
merce will gothrough both branches of Congress
in about the shape it will first appear in the
House. There seems to be demand from every
part of the country for some kind of law that
will regulate the tariffs of railroads. canals, and
other common carriers, so that all dealers may
operate on the same footing. 1t is held by many
that in most localities the powerful class are
given such advantages in the way of rates that
men of ordinary capital cannot conduct shipping
business successfully. Especially does this de-
mand for protection come from grain and stock
tral States Some of these evils were pointed
out by Representative Robinson, of Ohio, to
your correspondent, in an interview publishedin
the Journals dispatches Jan. 30 last. To
morrow this will reach the House in printed
form. 1t is the result of long debate in the com
merce committee, and much research and part
of many years work by Mr. Reagan of Texas,
and Charles Francis Adams, of Massachusetts,.
1t embodies many features of half-dozen bills,
but is mostly a cross between the Reagan and
Adams bills. 1t prohibits pooling and rebates;
provides for the appointment by the President of
three commissioners-one lawyer, one a rail
road man, and one whose qualifications are not
specifed-and empowers them with authority to
arbitrate disputes arising from interstate com
merce, and bring legal actions in any court.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-01

PrOposed Improvement in AIaska,
Special to the Indianapolis journal.
WAsHINGTON. Feb Ex-senator Pendleton
introduced bill yesterday which asks Congress
to grant 100000 to build a wagon road from
Wrangell, Alaska. over to the nearest point of
the Canadian Pacific railroad and to offer
grant of GAO acres of agricultural land to every
bona fde settler in Alaska. A gentleman who
has passed three years in that part of Alaska
said tonight that the railroad was at least 300
miles away and such road would cost at least
$500, 900, most of the entire distance being in
British territory. Then, when it was construct
ed, there would be no one to walk or drive over
it; also, that farm of $40 acres of agricultural
land could not be found in any one place in all
Alaska Mr. Pendleton has been badly imposed
upon.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-01
EXTENDING THE FRANCHISE.
speech of Mr.. Gladstone in Proposing the
isii in the Commons.


Biil in the Commons.
LONDON, Feb. 29.-In proposing the bill for the
extension of the franchise in the House of Com
mons, Mr.. Gladstone said that to introduce sep
arate franchise bills for England ireland and
Scotland, with prospect of carrying the English
and Scotland bills and leaving the Irish bill to
take its chances, would be altogether impractical
BILE. Arguments in favor of uniform bill were
unansweable Nothing could induce him to
abandon such bill The redistribution of par
liamentary constituents must follow the reform
franchise If the two questions were embodied
in the same bill it would prove fatal to both.
He entreated his supporters not to endanger
the success OF the bill by proposing additions.
This measure, by greatly extending the franchise
and placing the votes Of boroughs and counties
upon an equal footing. would increase the voting
power of the United Kingdom by about 1000,
900. OF this number England would furnish
l3o0, 900; Ireland 400 0O0; Scotland, 100000
This result was certainly worth attaining. II
jhe Hu0sc took broad view of the matter, en-
uanchisement must be considered desirable,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-01
MINOR MENTION.
Representative MatsOn's Bin fo" he Increase
of Pensions to Soldiers.

OF TenslOnS 10 SOIdIers.
WAsHINGToN, Feb. 29-Representative Mat
son, chairman of the committee on invalid pen
siOns has prepared report to accompany his
bill providing for an increase of pensions to sol
diers widows and dependent relatives from So
to $12 per month. The report says the total
number of widows and dependent relatives of
soldiers of the late war; now on the pension roll,
is r., 100. The number of claimants who will
probably secure pensions is 33 COB The number
of soldiers of the war of 1872, together with
claimants who will probably secure pensions, is
Is, 600. The total number of pensioners whose
rate will be increased by the bill is estimated at
124, 1888, and the aggregate annual increase in
pensions s., ,967, 1884. The report says that, owing
to the age of those who will be affected by the
bill, the pensions will rapidly decrease.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-01
The Morse Inuuest,

New YoRK, Feb. 29-Ihe inquest in the case
of Salmi Morse closed to-day with verdict of
accidental drowning MissSBlackburn was again
on the stand to-day She said she was the
daughter of Judge Blackburn, of California, and
was married in 1875, to Harry J. Norton. in Vir-
ginia City. Her husband died five years ago IN
Leadville. She had not married since
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-01
A General Strike Probable.

PiTTsBURG, Feb pa general strike of river
operators of the other pools want the miners to
load the third pool barges, and the latter have
refused. If the operators insist the men will
quit work.
The Joint committee of the green glass bottle
manufacturers and employees will make another
attempt to settle the strike ON next Monday,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-01
Panic in a Church.

Sr. LOUIS. Feb. 29.-Great excitement oc-
Cured at st. Patrick's Catholic Church, tonight
by the bursting of steam pipe. The pipe was
used for heating the building. The church was
bled A panic ensued and wild rush was made
for the doors, but luckily only one person was
seriously injured, lady who tainted and was
badly trampled on
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-01

strict and prohibit the immigration or importa-
ton of laborers who would have never seen
our shores but for the inducements and allure
ments of men whose only object is to obtain
labor at the lowest possible rate, regardless of
the social and material well-being of our own
citizens and regardless of the evil consequences
which result to American laborers from such i'm
migration
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-01
The Greenbacl1ers and the Democracy.
70 1,o

Special to the indianapolis journal.
WAsHINGToN, Feb. 29.-Lee Crandall, editor
of the national organ of Greenbacksm, in this
city, is drumming up delegates to the national
Greenback convention to be held at Indianapolis
He importunes the Greenbackers as they arrive
here from different States, with the idea of Sc
curing full delegation to the convention He
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-01
The DanviIle Investigation.
ial to the indianapolis Journal.

Special 10 the IndlanapOIls journal.
WASHINGTON, Feb. Ex-senator Sherman
said tonight that he expected his Danville in
vestigaton to proceed on Monday there being
no doubt that the House would agree to the APP
preparation to repenish the Senate contingent
fund. He said the investigation would be com
pleted within week or ten days. Senator
Vance viii call about twenty witnesses for the
defense. Mr.. Sherman expresses perfect salts
faction at the results so far.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-01

said to night, there would be a full delegation
from New York and most of the New England
States. He thinks the party holds the balance
of political power, and that it can force the Dem
oeratic party to adopt Ben Butler as its candi-
date for President. In that event he will be
put forward by the Greenbaek party and elect
ed, said he IF not, the Democrats will fail in
this election, and must let us dictate d candidate
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-01
"A RuneIing job.

FRANK1.N, Ia, Feb. 29.-Wm. Moore, col
ored, was hanged, to-day for the murder of Lee
Ar Man, Chinaman last spring. After Moore
had been hanging about half minute it was
discovered that the rope was too long and that
the feet of the culprit rested on the floor. He
was raised to the PLATFORM the rope shortened
and the trap again sprung. He died of strangu-
1ation
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-01
Burial of GENERAL Ord.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 29.-The remains of Gen
eral E. o. G. Ord arrived in Washington this
morning. and were buried at Oak Hill Cemetery
with military honOrs.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-01
The ADacIleS,

TOMBSTONE. A. T., Feb. 29-It is reported
Lieut. Davis is en- route to San Carlos from
Coverdale accompanied by Chief Geronimo and
thirty Apaches
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-01
WHEN INDICATIONS.
SATURDAY.-Mght snoav or RAIN,
WdrB1er We0ther.

Attractive as is the ensemble presented by the con-
tents of the capacious showwindow in front of the
Furnishing Department of the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-01
The Operatives, Loss.

FALL RIVER, Feb. 29-The direct loss to the
operatives since the strike began, is $l00,000
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-01
General Graham's March to Teb Neces.
sarily Delayed Until To-Day,
The Rebels TO Be Given an Opportunity to
Surrender or Return to the Interior
Before Being Put to Battle.
Possibility of a Satisfactory Settle
ment Without Bl0odshed.

The British Government to Question the
United States Relative to the Work of
Dynamiters in this Country.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-21
The Choral Sociefs,.

The st. Paul Choral society is making
marvellous progress in its study and reher
sails of Handel's master oratorio, ''The
Messiah" which will be given in Davidson's
new roller rink on Fourth street, Tuesday
evening, Decembe 80. This will un-
doubtedly prove the most finished and artistic
rendition Of the superb composition ever
given in st. Paul, and both Signor Jannotta,
whose untiring labors and great zeal
has contributed SO much to the success OF
the society, and the members themselves are
entitled to great credit and encouragement
for undertaking the study and rendition of
so grand and difficult work. The oratorio
will be given with q grand ensemble of 200
voices and thirty-ive instruments, and the
profound impression produced by such
union of trained voices may be imagined
but not easily described. The members
have entered into the spirit of the work with
commendable ardor, and the result cannot
fail to reflect credit upon the society.
1t is understood also that arrangements are
under way to secure the services of some of
the prominent members of the Boston Ideal
Opera company for the engagement, and if
assurances go for anything the services Of
at least two of the more prominent will be
engaged. All the indications point TO a COM
plete artistic, enjoyable and financial sue
cess.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-21
associated Charities,

A meeting to organize society of this
name is called for Tuesday next at p. m,
in the rooms of the chamber of commerce.
The experience of over a score of other
cities has demonstrated the economy and liz
valuable public utility of such an agency.
1t antagonizes no existing charity or at
tempts to take its place. 1t is rather'a CEN
trail bureau of information, is non-sectarian
and not intended to be administrative 1t
is the bond of union between all societies
seeking to help the poor, whether voluntary
or civic. 1t brings all into harmony and
systematizes the almsgiving of the entire
community. 1t also by its careful lists of
those aided by any organization protects each
from being imposed upon or duplicating the
work done by others. IT exposes imposters
and makes known the worthy. Its registry
of all aided privately and publicly prevents
any dead beats and frauds living on private
charity. 1t is Of equal service to every
agency of whatever name and religion, and
by its careful investigation puts each in pos
session of the information necessary to facili-
tate it in the dispensin Of its own benefits.
1t, by its svstematized visitation, brings all
parts of the city under surveillance and pre-
vents suffering and privation being known,
aud brings it to the notice of the proper par
ties to relieve. To this city it would be of
great economical service, and would make
even more effective the noble charities now
existing and withal so serviceable. All tax
payers have an interest in this movement.
for it directly concerns them. Bishop Ire
land, DR.. Dana and leading citizens, as well
as the officers Of societies of a benevolent
character are warmly in favor OF it, and it is
hoped that Tuesday next large attendance
will be present and prompt and cordial
effort be made to launch the society. 1t is
greatly needed, and no time should be lost
in putting St. Paul abreast of other cities in
this respect. In Cleveland and Buffalo it
has saved the authorities and the benevolent
thousands of dollars, and is reckoned among
indispensable agencies
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-21
Tanght Him PoIifeness.
Texas Siftings.I

The pay-train stopped at Willow Bend 10
pay the railroad hands, and to IiouiiateI
claims for the cattle on the track in that
section. A gaunt, hungry looking granger
stepped up 10 the smart young man who
was dispensing the cash in the rear end of
the car.
SCOT my name On your books, Misterp'
''How should know unless you tell me
your namel'
''kerreet you are. You have got the edge
on me there. Well, my name is Rufus
McConkey."
Yes" said the young man, referring to
his books; ''Mr. McConkey, ! have got you
down for hog"
"Have me down for hog, have vol
Well, I'll have you down for half an hour,
and I'll be on top Of you, maxim it sorfer
excitin' to you, If you don't revise that ex-
preston. Now, say after me: '@Colone
McConkey, School Trustee, Fourth District
Your name, sir, is on this here list, as a
honey 6der creditor Of the I. and G, n. rail-
road; which the amount are ten dollars, the
valley of one spotted Berkshire hog; said
amount Of ten dollars It do me proud to
hand to you Won't you have cigars
Colonell''
The smart young assistant paymaster re-
peated after Mr.. McConkey word for word.
handed Mr.. McConkey the ten dollars, and
then gave him a cigar. Colonel NcCoukev
put the hammer Of his six-shooter back To
hslf-cock, and then strobe out, muttering:
"Some city chaps think they're smart. but
they'll dad they has 20 come out on the
per2ries TO learn perliteness an gram
inert
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-21
The Minnesota Boot Club.

The committee on amusements appointed
at the last meeting of the Minnesota Boat
club have announced that they viii give a
fashionable hop at Sherman hall on New
Years eve. One of the features will be
dancing the old year out and the new year IN.
An elegant banquet viii be served after IL
O'Clock. The hall will be handsomely decor
ated. The music selected for the occasion is
Seibert's orchestra, and in fact no effort will
be spared to make this one Of the most en-
joyable sociable events of the season. The
committee are as follows: NJ. j. Boyle, L.
E. Newport, Geo. L. Bigelow, Stanley Proud
fit, Harry G. Foster, John V. jackson, E. H.
Ozmun, Warren Granger, chairman.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-21

Tongue rivers, VI. T., and viii turn over 10
the representative Of th Indian service, duly
appointed to receive il, all government
property pertaining TO the service
Major c. H. whipple, pay department,
having reiInquished the remainder Of the
leave granted him by special order No. 22e
current series, headquarters OF the army.wiIl
take station in St. Paul until further orders.
By orders from headquarters OF the army
the sick leave Of Lieut.. W. H. Wheeler.
Eleventh infantry, is extended two months.
By order from headquarters of the army
the leave of absence of Lieut. Col. z. T.
Townsend, Eleventh infantry, has been ex-
tended ten days.
The ladies connected with the Church asso-
citation at headquarters, Fort Smelling, con-
template giving an entertainment some
evening between Christmas and New Year,
10 all the children at headquarters and at the
post OF Fort Smelling.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-21
General Order No. 10.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, ADJUTANT GESER-
AIS OFFICE, ST. PAUL, Dec. 20, 1884.
Thereafter all officers or other persons
having possession Of arms or other military
property Of the state, will, on the first DAYS
of the months of January and July, In each
year, make returns Of the same to the adiu
taut generals Office in accordance with the
rules and regulations, and In addition at the
annual inspection each commanding officer
will deliver 10 the inspecting officer an ord
nance and property return OF that date.I
2-Captains Of companies will make fire.
quent inspections Of the arms and equip
ments Of their commands and all sligh,
repairs necessary for their care and preserva-
ton will be made at company expense, and
when property has become unserviceabIe IL
win be invoiced aud seut to the state arsenal,
authority first being had from the adiutani
general.
By command Of Governor L. F. Hubbard.
c. NJ. MCCARTHY, Adjutant General.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-21
ThriiIingscencs Among the Indians.

This is the title OF handsome printed book OF
241 pages, written by Major T. v. Newson, OF
this city, and published by Bedford, Clarke 4
Co., Chicago. Coming TO Minnesota over a
quarter OF a century ago, Major Newson became
familiar with Indian life, scenes and incidents,
and he has woven a series Of sketches both valu-
able and entertaining.
AS he states in his preface, the sketches are
all founded upon his personal observation and
experience, except the description OF the Custer
massacre, and that is based upon the most re-
liable authority and data attainable. There
are thirty-seven sketches in the book,
and every one is INTERESTINGLY presented. The
illustrations comprise portraits OF the lamented
Gen. Custer, and his adversary. Sitting Ball |;
Little Crow, the leader in the massacre Of 1862,
the historic Bets, and others.
The msjor is a graceful and talented writer,
and this publication is one OF his best pro-
auctions.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-21
The Order of Foresters.

Tuesday evening last Minnesota cou.t Tor
what will be Minnesota court when Installed
January 3,ne1t) OF this order, now being in
troduced into this state, elected its first COM
pliment OF officers. Mention has been made
heretofore fully in these columns of the OBJ
iects and benefits attending membership of
this order.
The officers for 1885 and Offices to which
assigned are: c. r., Geo. W. Thane; V. c.
r, Louis II. Manke; r. s..
Walter B. Kennedy; F. s, r.
X. Hosmer; Treas, J. II. McFarlin
s. W, J. C. Topping; J. w, Chas. r.
Funk; S. B., D. G. Henneberg, and J. B.,
w. II. Ulmer. The first court viii be Installed
Jan. 8, next, and persons looking TO the ad-
vantsges Of cheap and safe life insurance
and provision against the misfortunes Of life
will do well to investigate the matter. Ad-
mission as charter member on application
before Jan. 81, next, can be gained az about
half the expense as subsequently. All in
formation can be obtained By communica-
ton with Secretary W. B. Kennedy, 2IO
West Fifth street, 81. Paul.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-21

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To be convinced. all you have 10 do Is 10 visit
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yon will find complete equipped shop in all the
most recent tools, machines, etc, and actually
witness the melting, reducing, refining and al
Toying OF the precious metals, and then witness
its further practicable manipulation into various
articles OF jewelry. One and all should know
these facts as such a shop, and the ability to &C
eomplish these results, are ut once creditable TO
the proprietor and the city. Visit this reliable
house and see the array OF fine goods.