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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-19
EXCITEMENT IN MEXICO.


Riotous Demonstrations in the Streets of the
COuntry's Capital CiIy.
MEXICo, Nov. Is Great excitement prevails
here over the question of the conversion of the
English debt. Knots of people gather at the
street corners to discuss the matter and rumors
prevail that the scheme providing for the con-
version will be withdrawn or defeated The op-
ponents of the measure claim that an extra issue
of $25, 600 authorized over and above the amount
to be devoted to the conversion, is grand steal,
and that Mexico will be unable to meet the in
terest. Crowds gathered in the streets last
night shouting, Death to Gonzales" the out
going president Although the crowds were uH-
armed, they were needlessly fired upon by SOL
ders, and few persons killed and wounded A
crowd in front of the house of General Diaz, the
incoming president, called for him to appear and
state his position but he made response.
Troops were stationed outside the Chamber Of
Deputies this afternoon during the debate on
the English debt conversion bill. While the
discussion was in progress shots outside were
heard, and the result was wild codfusion in the
galleries which quickly communicated to
the body of the house. 1t was impossible to oh
tain order, and the Speaker was compelled to
adjourn the session. An increased number of
troops patrolled the streets this evening and
order was preserved.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-19
THE RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE.
Points from the Annual Report Of General
Superintendent Thompson.

Points from the Annual Report Of General
Superintendent Thompson.
WASHINGTON, Nov s18.-W. b. Thompson
general superintendent of the railway mail serv-
ice, has submitted his annual report. 1t appears
that on June 3d. 1884, there were III, lGO miles
of railroad upon which mails were carried, as
compared with seventy-eight miles in 1854,
During the last fiscal year the increase was
6 952 miles. The number of railway pOstofico
lines in operation June 80, 1884, was 8i5; annual
miles of service 92,G40099 The increase in
the number of pieces of mail matter handled
during the fiscal year was 53S l44 220 pieces;
the percentage of increase over 1888 was 1892
The percentage of increase in the number
of pieces of registered matter handled
was 93. The increase in the past year of rail
road postof1ice service, including new service
placed upon old lines was 1,64l miles. The
number of casualties during the year was 1911
in which postal clerks were killed, IS seriously
injured and 60 slightly injured.
Recommendation is made that the Postmaster
general be authorized to pay the widow or minor
children of all clerks killed i'll the service sum
equal to one years salary of the grade to which
the clerk belonged at the time OF his death
The appropriation for the service for the present
fiscal year is S. 300 600 1t is estimated that
this should be increased sol for
tue neAL HSCdI year, WHICH Noulu
make the appropriation $4G0I 600 This is an
increase Of per cent An additional arpropria-
tion of $S1 300 is recommended for the purpose
of increasing the salaries Of clerks of classes five
and four to $l.400 and ST. 200 per annum, re-
spectively. The appropriation for postal cars
for the present fiscal year is 81, 625 900. Recon-
mendation is made that the appropriation for
the next fiscal year be 81, $4,000. This will in
cude the amount for the subsidized roads, which
have not heretofore been included in the esti-
mates for this branch of the service.
During the year the fast mail service has
been greatly improved without increase
in cost to the department. 1t seems
probable that the Postmaster-general will
soon be able to have the fast mail
arrive at Omaha much earlier than it now does
and have special carrier delivery in that city
and at Council Bluffs, Immediately on arrival
and before the close of the business of the day.
1t is also hoped that mails can be expedited as
to arrive at San Francisco about \. NJ. instead
of l1;IO A NJ, as at present; the city mail can
be delivered Immediately upon arrival, in time
to get replies from the East the same day, which
will be equal to saving one day between New
York and San Francisco Separation, for city
delivery in San Francisco, is now made on the
cars.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-19
THE CATTLEMEN's CONVENTION.
Delay Caused by Dispute Over the Basis Of
Representation.

ST LOUIS, Nov 18.-The second days session
of the national convention of catuemen began
at 1890 this morning. Chairman Rainwater an
nounced that the citizens executive committee
of St Louis, had invited the delegates to attend
a grand promenade concert, this evening" at
the Merchants Exchange
Hon. John Finn was appointed sergeant-at-
arms and formal announcement was then made
of the members of the committees on creden-
tials, permanent organization and resolutions,
consisting of one delegate from each association
represented in the convention, and from each
State and Territory, mum bering in all over one
hundred to each committee
The convention then took a recess to 3 p. NJ q,
to allow the committees time to do their work.
The most fruitful cause OF discussion and de-
lay thus far developed in the convention Is the
question of the basis OF representation. BY the
action of the convention yesterday the commit
tee on this subject was made up Of one delegate
from each association represented 1t is thought
now by many that this action was i'll considered
and apt to result in much debate, if not bad
feeling. Carey, of Wyoming, said this morning
that he represented not only the largest assOcla-
tion on the AoOr but the largest in the world,
the Wyoming Cattle Association, representing
90 600, 900 head of cattle. This is made up of
fourteen minor associations, each of which
might be considered entitled to representation
on the committee. However. ne would not IN
sist on this, but simply call the attention of the
convention to the fart that this gigantic concern
had the same voice, and more, than dozen
minor associations, owning perhaps single
small herd of cattle.
The committee on credentials, to whom con
sideration of this subject fell, held stormy
session at the Southern Hotel this afternoon,
and had not concluded when the convention re
convened.
The committee on permanent organization
will present in the morning the name of Gov.
Routt, of Colorado, for permanent chairman;
General Curtis of New York for first vice
president, and one vice-president for each State
and Territory represented: Major A. T. Atwater
of ST. Louis, secretary. The committees on
credentials and resolutions will be ready to re.
port at the opening of the morning session, and
it is expected that no further delay will occur to
the business Of the convention.
On the assembling of the convention, at P.
M, Mr.. Harris of Montana, announced that the
committee credentials was not ready to re
port
Mr.. Lewellen. of New York made a similar
announcement for the committee on permanent
organization. whereupon the convention ad-
5ourned till 10 o'clock TO morrow.
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DUNRAvEN TO BRIGHT.


The Former Points Out Some of the Latter's
Inconsistencies.
LONDON. Nov 1S-Lord Dunraven publishes
a reply to the letter of John Bright Lord Dun
raven states, in contradistinction to the state.
ments of Mr.. Bright, that wages have risen more
in America than in England that American
workngmen are much better off, and that tens
of thousands of English artisans are
thus attracted to America He also
states that the trade of Russia, France,
and America, for the last seven years has been
rapidly extending. while the trade of England
has been declining. Lord Dunraven says that
the party of protection and monopoly in Amer
lea has been overthrown, but Mr. Bright
has supported the Republican party by tongue
and pen since 1861, aud now, in the first mo-
ment of its misfortune and humiliation, has
nothing but contemptuous epithets for that party,
forgetful that Democrats Of America are AS much
pledged to protection as the Republicans This
correspondence has been induced by the Hack
ney election, which taxes place to morrow, and
in which local option enters as largely as FREQ
trade or fair trade"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-19
PRINCE NAPOLEON'S DEATH.
A Zulu Prince Describes the Tragic Fall Of
the Prince Imperial in Zululand.

CLEVELAND, O., Nov. lS.-Among the Zulus
exhibiting at museum here is Charley, the
chief of the party, who is an intelligent native,
has picked up considerable English and has
joined the Masons. Last evening he described
the killing of Prince Napoleon, saying: THE
English used us badly. We KIN W the English
could whip us in battle, and so we enticed them
into the jungles, where we kept hidden until dis
ease had taken away many of US. They first
sent out a regiment which we cut up; then five
regiments and then an army under Lord
Woseley. The Prince Imperial came then. The
English had not seen Zulu, although there
wete thousands of us hidden in the long
grass and corn. About noon the Prince lm-
perial, with two or three companions, rode about
a mile ahead of the rest and dismounted in q
spot surrounded by tall grass and corn. They
evidently thought there was no danger, but our
scouts were hid everywhere, and word was sent
to our chief that dismounted party Of English
were eating The chief ordered two hundred
men to surround and kill the party, When we
were close to them, one Of our men exposed him
self and they discovered us and ran for their
horses, while our men rushed forward The
Princes horse plunged and broke its saddle. and
just then one of our men threw an assegai that
struck the Prince in the eye. 1t was thrown so
hard that it lifted him out of the saddle. When
our men came up he was writhing in agony on
the ground, and one of us ran u spear through
his heart Then the others ran their spears into
him several times, and the body was badly cut
up"
Chief Charley said he was present when the
Princes mother visited the spot where her son
was killed and kissed the ground. The Zulus
are homesick. and are continually begging the
agent to take them home.
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THE SWAIN ooURr-MARTIAL.
The First Days SesSiOn-The Defendan
Enters u Demurrer.

WASHINGTON, Nov. l8-The Swain court
martial began its session to-day with formal
reading of the charges and specifications upon
which General Swan is to be tried. There was
some little difficulty, following the reading of
the charges, about the proposed examination of
Mr.. Parker one of the witnesses, out OF the reg
uar order in the course of which the judge ad-
vocate stated that he proposed to examine the
witness in the same manner he had been eX-
amined before the court of inquiry
Mr. Grosvener, of counsel for the defense
interrupted him with, II don't think you will
examine him in the same way without some
music" and afterwards, in referring to the test-
mony given by Parker before the court of
inquiry, said it was largely the testimony of
Gen. Pope, president Of that court and not Of
the witness,
An agreement was finally reached, by which
Parker was allowed to testify out of the regular
order, the defense reserving the right. to object
to the recording of any portion of his testimony
Parker, on being sworn, testified to having
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-19
HOW TO SEE GLADSTONE.
a Few Pointers on How to Get Into tho
House of Commons.

Few Pointers ON How to Get Into tho
House of Commons.
London letter.
My friend who tells mo the following story is
one of the most respected as well asone Of tho
most venerable members of the New York Prod
uce Exchange He has also a love of what is
historic and time houored.
well, you must know" said he, ''that
didn't propose to go back to New York and say
| hadn't heard Gladstone. | don't often get
run out of my o0ice-at any rate as far as Eng
land---and | was bound that | would see the
one great man they've got here. SO | started
down to the House at about and stecred most
Of my way by the lighthouse that is perched up
on top of tho highest tower of the buildings,
They say the tower is over 300 feet high, and
that the light only burns when Parliament is il
session At any rate it lit up tho most magnf-
cent pile of buildings in the world-perhaps not
so graulat first sight as the Washington Cap
itol. hut more finely worked when you come up
close to it, There are eight acres Of
ground covered by this stone building,
and it has cost about $l5, 600, 600 However |
guess they didn't steal any of it, for I don't SEQ
how they could have done it for less. [ entered
a great court yard, ard poiiceman-they call
them boobies here--toll me must so through
Westminster Hall and then through ST. Ste
phen's Hall and then turn to my left, and then
ask some one who would post me. So ! tramped
along through magnificent hall, whose pointed
roof was made of great oak hmberwogk past
marble statues of English kings, up 4 series Of
broad stone steps into another imposing hall
where / found marble statues of far ereater
nien--FoX, Burke, Pitt and Chatham. THIS hall
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-19
THE FREE BALLOT.
The Undischarged Duty of the Republican
Party Toward the Freedmen.

Greencastle Banner.
The Wing party went down because it failed
to grapple with the slavery question when the
time came and the Republican party has now
met with disaster because it has failed in its
duty toward the liberated blacks, and by not in
sistng upon free and equable government
of the party have been in the hands of small
politicians, who could not comprehend any qu es
tion involved beyond the mere sordid one of
temporary success. Underlying and far-reach-
ing principles that create conditions which move
and control people, in spite of money, false
hood or the Establishment of demagegues, be-
cause they involve their liberty, their
welfare and their highest aspirations,
are things which never enter into the
calculations of such men We freed
the negro, gave him the ballot, and then turned
him over, helpless in his ignorance and inexperi-
ence, to be bulldozed, beaten down and disfran-
chlsed by his old master 1t was our duty to ex-
tend him parental protection until he could
take care of himself. On such an issue we
would have won Our experience with the exc
dus question, which, more than all things else,
gave us the victory in 1880, proves this.
1t involved the same principles which
suppressed the rebellion and liberated the slaves.
We subiugated the confederacy and readmitted
its States into the Union. In doing this we took
upon ourselves the task, imposed by the Consti-
tuition and due regard for our own future
safety, of seeing that those States had rtpub-
hcan governments and that their citizens
free in fact well as in name. On such an
issue we would have always been victorious.
But it has been ignored Attempts
to bring either OF these questions
forward have been treated with contempt and
disdain They were above and beyond the Wis
ION of little men. Instead petty spites and am
bitions have ruled the day. The question of
protection might have brought us victory, but
no decisive position was taken in its favor until
circumstances compelled it, and then it was
too late. so-caled civil ilservice reform
has occupied the gigantic intellects of our
statesmen who have not the man
hood to discharge the functions
which their predecessors of other days assumed
without fear and which made them a strength
to their party and the government. instead of IL
weakness And instead of seeking to make the
ballot-that palladium of our liberties-pure
it has been an effort in each campaign to rival
the Democracy in debauching the voters with
whisky and money The time has come to turn
over new leaf if this Republic is to endure.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-19

GALVESTON, Nov. l8 The News'ssp special from
Big Springs, Tex, says band of Chiricahua
Indians yesterday raided ranch in Preside
county, murdered Mr.. and Mrs. Petty, and car
ried three children into captivity. The
band comprised about fifty Indians, who
are terrorizing the country, and destroying
property. scouting party under Lieutenant
EsGleston has left Camp Pera. in Presidio
county, in pursuit of the Indians. Later in
formation from the interior states that the
children were also murdered, but this is not yet
confirmed. mining engineer named Cobard,
who was encamped near Petty ranch, is miss
ing.
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Sir John Mcdonald Honored.

ToRoNTo Ont, Nov ia special cable to
the Mail says: The Queen has. at Mr.. Glad
stones request. conferred upon Sir John McDon-
aid the Grand Cross Of the Order OF the Bath in
recognition OF his eminent public services He
goes to Sandringham to visit the Prince of Wales
next Saturday" Tonight the Mail, in comment
ing on the above dispatch, says 1T is not an
honor to the Premier alone; it is an honor to his
party. it is an honor to his country. 1t is ad-
vised by a Liberal Administration, which has
found this Conservative chief worthy Of honor "
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General Notes.

WASHINGTON, Nov 18.-Huam Bodine of
Ohio, clerk in the Sixth Auditors Office, com
mitted suicide this afternoon, by shooting him
self through the heart, while seated at his desk
int the department.
The President has appointed Noah P Lover
idce,. of Coldwater, Mich, Second Deputy Com
missioner of Pensions, vice Calvin b. Walker,
promoted; George W. Melish, postmaster at
Fowler Ind. and Adolph Zradek, postmaster at
Corsicana, Tex.
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Tie Vote of lyest yi.rinio.

WHEELING, w Va, Nov. ls.-The result Of
the State election in October, in this State will
not be officially made known until the Legisla-
ture meets in January. Governor jackson
authorizes the statement that the majority for
Wilson, Dem, for Governor, will not vary
materially from A. 97S, unless the vote in Taycttc
county, where contest is pending should be
thrown out, when the majority will be s. li3
The plurality for Cleveland over Blaine at the
presidential election, with three counties esti.
mnted is 4 300
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-19
MINOR MENTION.
Change in the Method OF Making Changes in
Nail Carving COntracts.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18-Postmaster-g general
Hatton has issued an order providing that when
ever it shall become necessary to increase the
speed at which mail is carried on any post route,
the service shall be readvertised for the reduced
running time required, provided tAe contractor,
with the consent of his surties shall have the
option of continuing the service upon the eXpe-
dited running without additional compensation
therefor
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-19
Rednction of IRON Workers, NYnrn.

PHILADELPHIA Nov. 1S.-At conference of
representatives of leading roll n-ingmills of this
city, on Monday reduction of five and four
hfths per cent in the wages of puddIers and
other workingmen was agreed upon. TO take
effect in two weeks Stagnation in iron busI-
ness is assigned as the cause. The reduction
will affect about five thousand workiugmeu in
this citV
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-19
Eight Houses Burned.

MIFFLTNrowN. Pa, Nov. 1s.-Fire broke out
IN Patterson. Juniata county, early this morn
ing. Eight houses occupied by eleven fami.
hes, were destroyed. The burned buildings
comprised the postofice and the stores of G w.
Wilson, w. w. Copeland Joseph Pennell, J. B.
NJ. Todd, Samuel Strayer and W. M Hamlin.
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Accident on an Inclined Plane.

PITTsBUrG, Nov ls-This morning. a Mount
Oliver incline car, containing nine passengers,
while midway on the track. struck john Darragh,
workman, fatally iniuring hlm and derailing
the car The passengers were all more or less
bruised, but none seriously hurt
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-19
Fatal Fight Retween Bows.

PLEASANT UNITY, Pa, Nov 18-During a
base ball game, yesterday, Howard Brigel and
Charles Ross, aged twelve and fifteen years, re
spectfully, quarreled, and Ross struck Brgel on
the head with bat. The latter then drew
knife and fatally stabbed Ross in the spine.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-19

Simply because we are showing
all the new shapes Of Puff
scarfs, Bows, etc, in over 200
patterns Of Silks, from % cents
for a Satin-lined Puff Scarf to
81 for such goods as are usual
ly sold for double the money
by competitors.
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CAUTION insures safety and all cautious peo-
pie cure their colds with DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup.
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THE LATEST FROM ABROAD
The Troops of the False Prophet Reap
pear Near KhartOum in Great Force.
Recommendations of Lord Northbrook for
Placing the DemOraIzed Finances of
Egypt on an Improved Basis.
Excitement in the City Of Mexico Over
Certain Financial Legislation.

Unarmed Crowds Fired Upon by Troops and
Several Persons Miscellaneous
News from All Over the World.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-23
THE Kinks,
A. L. o,s. 8: xuN1oys. 2.

a. Il. CS, D: 4UNJoYS, z.
The A. L. C's won their first game in the local
polo tournament last evening, over the Munjoys.
The game was much delayed by the breaking of
skates, lasting over hour. The first goal was
won for the A. L. CPS by Lothrop in three minutes
The second goal lasted eleven minutes, Winship
securing it for the Munioys. The third goal was
won by the A. L. C's in 81 minutes. A foul was
claimed on Masterton, goal tender of the Munjoys,
for attempting to stop the ball with his hand, but
was not allowed. The ball was placed Just outside
the goal circle and Lothrop in starting it pushed
it through. The fourth goal was won by the Mum
joys in little over minute. The fifth goal lasted
i've minutes and was given to the A. l.. C's by the
referee. The ball was stopped by Lothrop's hand.
not INT intentionally o.. ne says and foul was claimed
that nearly all the players on both Sides including
the Munloy's goal tender stopped playing, but one
or two of the A. L. C's kept after the ball and
rushed it through. Before deciding the Question
the referee should have recalled the first paine
with the Sacos when he called time and before it
was allowed the bali sped past him. Lotbrop
might not have stopped the ball Intentionally but
we think the A. L. C's would rather have won the
game dlHerently and had no cause for disput Q.
Both clubs played well, the A. L. CTS specially
showing great Improvement over previous games.
j. V. Norway was referee and Messrs. Orne and
Howard judged for the Munjoys, and Carney and
The next and last game will occur on Thursday
evening, the 18th, between the Portlands and
Munjoys.
POLO NOTES.
Tickets for the Portland's benefit are ready and
are for sale by the members of the club.
new polo club has been organized with the
name of the Grand Trunk Club, consisting of the
following:
First Rusher-Danel Murphy
Goal Tender-James Barnes.
Cover P0nt-Henry Sheridan.
Second Rusher-John Weber.
Half Backs Jack Tenant, Everett Berry,
Goal Cover George Buckelde.
This club would like to hear from any other cub
in the city or surrounding towns. ~