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the democratic leaders, and between sherry and
champagne, it is understood that plan was ma
tured which they fondy imagine will enable the
New York wing Of the Democracy to produce
Western man who will be able to take the wind
out of the sails Of the ex-senator from Indiana.
and render it possible for them to claim
the second place on the ticket,
in which event it is proposed that the
sun shall vigorously boom Mr.. Dor
sheimer for the vicepresidental nomination.
Mr. Holman is expected to materially aid this
project, and steps have been taken to sooothc
his lacerated feelings, which it is hoped will be
successful. The distinguished company fingered
late over their wine, and arrangements were
perfected to impart the plan Of action agreed
upon to such members of the Democratic na-
tional committee as it was thought likely would
lend aid and comfort to the anti Mcdonald pro
gramme. The general opinion of this sanhe-
dIim of the Democratic party Is that their
scheme will be best promoted by locating the
convention at Chicago, as it was conceded that
the influence of the local Democratic politicians
there could be relied upon to work earnestly
against any man who did not have the approval
of the New York bosses.
A significant feature however. and one that
caused some anxiety to Mr.. Dana and his
friends, was that, although Mr.. Holman was one
of the invited guests last evening. up to a late
hour he had not put in an appearance. 1t was
expected that Mr. Dana would return to New
Nork last night by late train
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-02-22
In Search of manufacturers.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Feb 21.-At a meeting com
posed of a large number of our leading
citizens. held last night at the
court house, a determination to make
this city manufacturing town was mani
tested. Steps were taken to organizes stock com
pany, with $50, 900 capital, to engage in the man
ufacture of one or two articles of household fur
niture. A considerable portion of the stock
was subscribed last night, and a
committee is at work to-day, with
mush success, in soliciting further
subscriptions. Another meeting will be held
tomorrow night. 1t is expected to have the
business in operation by the last of June.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-02-22
SENATOR HoAR's COMMITTEE.
Continuation of the Inquiry as to the Out.
RACES in Copiah County.

Continuation of the Inquiry to the Out
RACES in Copiah County.
New ORLEANS, Feb 21.-The United States
Senate committee continued the inquiry to-day
into the Copiah Miss county election.
William Oliver, secretary and treasurer of the
Wesson Mills, testified that there are 300 voters
at the Wesson Mills, all Democrats, except prob
ably half dozen colored men. The witness is
Democrat, and uses his influence for the party
Never resorted to other means than argument
Never discharged any one for voting the Repub-
lican ticket
H Q, johnson and Curtis Robertson both
colored, voted the Democratic ticket of their own
free will and accord at the last election, there
being no regular Republican ticket in the field.
Voted for the best men
r. B. Minis testified that he voted at Green's
store. The election was quiet. There was
colored Democratic club there Knew fifteen
coored men who voted the Democratic ticket Of
their own free will Knows a. w. Burnett. He
is a man of no character. Would be hard for
me to believe him under oath in case III which
he was interested
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The General WIN Accent.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WAsHNGTON, Feb. H.-One of General
Greshaln's most intimate congressional friends
stated to the Journal correspondent tonight
that the steps which the Indiana delegation in
Congress is taking in the interest of that gentle
man for the United States Circuit iudgship were
taken not at the direction of General Gresham
as he was not aware at the time the matter was
preached to the President that such move was
being taken. A paper signed by Indiana's lead
ing Republicans here, recommending that Gen
eral Gresham be named to succeed Judge Drum
mond when he retires, which is expected within
a few day, has been presented 20 the President
Although General Gresham has taken no part
in the matter, it is known that he viii accept
the place if it is rendered him.
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NATIONAL CAPITAL TOPICS.


to him by Mr. Keifcr The witness said he had
known Mr.. Boyuton two years; that his reputa-
ton was good Never heard his character for
integrity questioned until now Have heard it
said he is a man of strong prejudices. and strong
likes and disiles. Had heard charges that
Boynton attacked public men maliciously and
without foundation.
Messrs Coleman and Eeifer both complained
of the haste with which the committee pressed
them TO presentation of the case
The chairman and Mr.. Holland thought the re-
marks of the counsel entirely uncalled for
Mr. Coleman apoogized to the committee, and
at the suggestion of Mr. .Keifer an adjournment
was taken until Saturday.
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Acquitted of the Charge of Murder.

Special to the indianapolis journal
HUNTINGTON, Feb, 21-In the Grant County
Circuit Court jury, last night, returned YER
dict of not guilty in the of the State versus
Eli Ketchum. who was charged with the murder
of John Lemon. Lemon lived at Ketchum's, and
one morning the two men quarreled, when
Ketchum terminated the affair by shooting
Lemon in the breast and then beat his head and
face into jelly with a heavy chair The muir
derer at once went to Marion and delivered him
self to the authorities He was indicted for
murder in the first degree, and the trial com
menced last week. He pleaded self-defense. The
jury agreed upon verdict after an hour and a
halfs elaboration
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GEN. GRESHAM.
Probability that He VIII Succeed Judge
Drummond on the Circuit Bench.

Probability that He WIZ Succeed Judge
DrummOnd on the Circuit Bench.
Washington Special to Chicago Tribune
There is a stronger probability that Postmas-
ter general Gresham viii leave the cabinet than
there has been at any time He will doubtless
become the successor Of Judge Drummond.
Within day or two the Indiana delegation has
signed paper formally presenting the name of
the Postmaster general 30 the President for this
position. They did not do this until they ascer-
tanned that Gresham would not only be willing,
but would be glad to accept the place. One Of
the Indiana congressman, who has been active
in preparing this petition has said that there
was no longer question that Judge Gresham
would accept it. He viii be glad to get it, he
said. This, unquesdonably, settles the case as
to the candidacy of Gresham, and it would seem
to settle the result, for the supporters Of the
other candidates in Illinois and Wisconsin have
admitted that if Gresham was a candidate it
would not Ge wise to make a contest This has
been admitted. both by the friends Of Judges
Bailey and Blodgett, Of Illinois, and Dyer, of
Wisconsin. Gresham's political friends have
been anxious that he should remain in politics.
as he would be an available dark horse at Chi
cago but Judge Gresham Is a poor man, the
bench is to his taste and il is known that his
brief experience in politics has not been alto
gether pleasant to him. He regrets however, to
leave the Cabinet
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Sweet Girl nondholdors.

Washington Letter, in Philadelphia Press
publication of the list of holders of regis
tered government bonds who get big checks
every quarter. and of the amounts set opposite
their names, would be much more interesting
and might lead to more results than the exposure
Of the names of humble pensioners, which was
recently made by order of Congress at great eX-
penso and trouble. a friend of mine who gained
a glimpse into the treasured tome at the depart
ment says the country would be surprised at the
wives ana daughters Of men either bankrupt or
in embarrassed circumstances, who figure in the
list as the holders of big blocks OF these safest
of securities. A young lady of Philadelphia is
down for 81 500 600 and two in Baltimore for
81. 800 900 each. To publish their names would
set too many young fellows wild. If Congress
wants to make sensation. let it order this list
published suddenly. before there is a chance to
alter or withdraw any names
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WASHINGTON, Feb 21.-The Senate in execu-
tive session took up the nomination of G. F.
Evans, postmaster at Parkersburg, W. Va, and
after an hours discussion reached a vote which
was tie Thereupon the Senate adjourned
without action. It is charged that Evans was
present at the lynching of a negro who had out
ragged and then murdered white woman. Ev-
ans admitted his presence, but declared he was
not participant in tue lynching The division. it
is said, was not altogether upon a party line, al
though both West Virginia senators being op-
posed to the nomination, the weight of the OPP
position came from their party friends.
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THE o,DoNNELL RESOLUTIONS.
The Alleged Interference of Mr.. Hewitt Con-
sidered in Committee.
Respectfully submitted,
FREDERICK 7. FIRE.

sidered in Committee.
WASHINGTON, Feb 21.-The House committee
on foreign affairs, to-day, took up a resolution
offered by Mr.. Brumm, which provides that the
House shall instruct that committee to make
inquiry as to whether any foreign minister &C
credited to the government of the United States
has endeavored to nullify the effects of the
unanimous resolution of this House by repre-
sensations affecting the honor and integrity of its
members.
Mr.. Brumm appeared before the committee
and said he was confident that evidence could be
obtained to justify the implied assertion
in his resolution if the committee would
obtain authority from the House to send
for persons and papers. Mr. Hewitt,
Of New York. subsequently lin com
pliance with an invitatiOn) came be
fore the committee. A very animated
colloquy took place between him and Mr.. Bel
mont of New York, in the course Of which the
latter cmphatically express the opinion that for
Mr.. Hewitt to call on the British minister
shortly after the passage Of the ODonneu reso-
luton was unwise and improper.
Mr.. Hewitt in reply presented to the commit
tee a letter addressed to him by Minister West
West asserts that Mr.. Hewitt during the con
versation which incidentally occurred at that
time, urged prompt compliance by the British
government with the request of the resolution
concerning ODOnnell which Mr. Hewitt had in
troduced and the House Of Representatives
unanimously passed. The committee, without ac-
ton, adjourned until tomorrow.
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Carroll County Republicans.

0peclaL 10 tne lhulanapohs journal
De- HI, Feb. 21.-The Republican county con-
vention selected the following delegates to the
State nominating convention of June 10: John
NJ. Grant, A. NJ. Everman, Charles Harley, John
Lathrope L. E. Lands, Lewis q. Trent J. Ste
phenson, Samuel Butt, Moses Creek, Jos Price
Frank Thompson, Houston Fetterhoff. A. Van
Gundy, w. A. Barnes, C. w. Robertson, Robt
Fisher Thos. c. Forgy, Geo. Kinsey, DR.. f. G..
Arnistrougal, B. w. Everman. r. r. Bright and
j. C. Shanklin.
]. NJ. Watts was reelected chairman of cen
trail committee and S. c. Bck, secretary
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-02-22
MINOR MENTION.
Democrats Seeking the Scalp of Door Keeper
MintarslnitI.

Wintersmith.
Special to the indianapolis journal.
WASHINGTON, Feb 21.-The Democrats OF the
House are after their Door-keeper, Jim Winter
smith, who has not PANIED out to suit them,
and among some of the southern members there
is loud talk of removing him, and all because he
was SO indiscreet as to express his honest opin-
ion OF some Of the members of the Texas dele
CATION. 1t is claimed now that his political
faith is not so purely Democratic as it ought to
to be, and to bear out the assertion the charge is
made that he has brother who is revenue Of
fcer in Kentucky, and that he, himself at one
time held a federal Office in the New Orleans
custom house. Whatever may be his faults he
is surely Democrat, for he has removed every
Republican that he could reach, but his scalp is
in danger
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-02-22
The Hot Springs Murders.

HoT SPRINGS, Feb. 2L-The evidence for the
State i'll the examination of the prisoners charged
with the murders and assassination on the 9th
closed to-day. Witnesses for the defense will be
introduced tomorrow At the conclusion of the
States testimony the court discharged Dock
Nage, Tim Shannon and Tom Dale, no evidence
appearing against lhem to warrant detention.
The case viii close on Saturday, as Judge Wood
is compelled to open court in distant county
nnNt MnudnN-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-02-22
A Criticism on our County Fairs.

North British Agriculturist.
''There are drawbacks to the Yankee system
First. the trotting matches, which though new
to us and somewhat interesting, usurp the fore
most place, everything else being made subs-
lean an opportunity Of i5ndulgine his besetting
sin-betting In the next place, the whole show
ground is rendered uncomfortable to the 5ona-
fide farmer who comes to see the stock and I'M
PIGMENTS, by the admission within the g"teS OF
all the merry gorounds. penny gals ana othef
enormities which at our shows are wisely kept
outside And, in the third place, neither Tor
stock or implements is there catalogue proper
ly so called, but in its place more premium ils5
containing the show regulations ana a t"oolated
syllabus of the prizes offered"
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Mr.. Georges Doctrine Briefly Stated.

7
It man reclaims piece of land, .'subdues
it, cuts down useless tress. extirpates bushes
and weeds, removes stones and makes it val
liable, Mr. George says it ought to be taken
from him; and that where man has toiled
hard, denied himself and his wife and children
luxulies and amusements. belonged to a
building society, and becomes possessed Of
land with house on it, he and his widow
and orphans, if he dies ought to be treated in
the same way. Mr.. George says there ought
to be no compensation, because all property
in land has been obtained by force or
fraud" Mr. George puts a limit on the eighth
commandment. and reads it. Thou snalt not
steal anything but land
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-02-22
Call for Bonds.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2l-The Treasury has
issued call for the redemption of $40 600 900 of
threes to mature on May l. The following are
the original numbers of the bonds; Bonds of
$50, No. 443 to No. SOB both inclusive; No. 1908
to No. 1911, inclusive 500, No. 3841 to 1892 in
elusive, and No $40 to 9473, inclusive; $500,
No 1888 to $780, inclusive and No. 1880 to 1881,
inclusive; 81 600 No. l4472 to 1864 inclusive,
and No 2267G to 22G94 inclusive; $4,000, No.
229j4 to 23S20, inclusive total, $40 900, 900
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-02-22
ILLINOIS.
The Mt. Pulaski Miners Reject an Offer of
Compromise.

111o -AS' Ist3INI 1'AIIVIo 1atJt5OU I'M OIIUI VI
Compromise.
Mt PULASKI, Feb. 21.-The miners employed
at the coal shalt are a strike, on account of
proposed reduction of % per cent. in the price
for digging. The company endeavored to carry
on the work with men brought from Springfield,
but the strikers prevailed upon all
but three of the new men to alb
stain from work Considerable bitterness ex-
lists on both sides This feeling was in
tensifed on Monday night at near midnight by
the firing of four loads of buckshot into the
engine-room at the shaft. The only occupants
of the room at the time mentioned We're John
Robinson, the engineer, and John Writer, the
weigher. The heavy charges of shot carried the
window entirely away but fortunately missed
their mark by several feet. To-day the company
made some concessions to the miners, which the
latter refused unless three non-union men were
DISCHARGED.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-02-22
Fight with Indian Thieres.

BILLINGS, NJ. T., Feb. 2l-Five Piegan In
dams left their reservation. and crossed the Vel
lowstone at Clark's Fork river to the Grow res
ervation and stole ffty-three ponies Four
Crows, accompanied by Joseph Gate, Chauncey
Ames Philip Side Lee NJ Owens, and three
other white men, followed the trail and had a
fight with the Piegans at Hailstone Basin, forty
miles northwest of Billings. Chauncey Ames and
Joseph Gate were killed, and Owens and Side
wounded. -Four Piegans were killed. The
horses were recaptured. The bodies of Owens
and Gate were taken to Park City. Both were
well to-dO ranchmen.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-02-22
Propesed Penaltles for Food Adulteration.

Proposed Penalties for Food Aduiteration.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WAsHINGToN, Feb. 21.-Auother effort is to
be made in the House to prevent food adultera-
ton by the passage of an act placing severe
penalties upon tho sale of oleomargarine, but
terine and various other compounds which are
made up in the shape of, and sold as butter.
The committee on agriculture are now inyesti-
eating thoroughly into all the details Of the
manufacture of these vile compounds of tat and
grease and the committee will try hard to make
Congress wake up to the Importance of the
question. Previous attempts to legislate upon
this important question have failed. 1t is hoped
that success will result at this session
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-02-22
The Lee Extradition Case.

TORONTO Feb. 2L-Lee the alleged Cincin-
mali fo1ger, was brought before the county judge
to-day to hear DISPOSITIONS. Lee made formal
complaint to the judge against the detectives
Tor making public private letters. The judge
promised to bring the matter before the police
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-02-22

Advicos from Shanghai report revolt in
Mongolia
NJ Frances Coppee and NJ. DeLesseps have
been elected members of the Academic Fran
caise.
The new Governor Of Turkestan is DESTROYS of
initiating a pacific policy in order to soothe
English alarm,
The difficulty between Messonier ana Meir
the art critic of the Gaulois has been settled by
retracdons from the painter.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-02-22
FOREIGN MISCELLANY.

Germans Reminded of Americas Generosity
Daring the Rhine Floods.
BEBLt:, Feb 2l.-The North German Gazette,
alluding to the remarks Of the National Gazette
about American contributions 10 the relief fund
for the sufferers from the Rhine iuundations
says I'VE should like to call attention to the
fact that thc debt of gratitude contracted then
toward America may be logically paid by raising
funds in Germany to help relieve the sufferers
from tho present floods in America"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-02-22
A Vacancy for watterson.

" NTsaW I1meB.
BY the recent death Of the chief editor Of the
London Times there is vacancy that paper
that will be very difficult to fill. We nominate
Mr.. Henry Watterson, of Louisville who, be
sides being an able editor, is in full sympathy
and accord with the English policy.
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The NEanlesnn Comnanx.

ST. Louis, Feb. 2l.-Spccial dispatches
sent last night from New York to St Louis,
San Francisco, and perhaps other cities,
arrears to Madame Gerster, and that she
will not go TO San Francisco, are emphaticay
denied by Colonel Mapleson. The whole com
pany, with the exception Of Patti and Ncolini,
leave here on Saturday night, OF Sunday, for the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-02-22
GREAT BRITAIN,s GIFT.
why the Steamer ''Alert' Was Presented TO
the United States.

why the Steamer alert Was Presented TO
the United States.
WAsBINGToN. Feb. 21-The following COM
munication explains the action taken by the
United States in securing the British steamer
Alert for use in the Greedy relief expedition:
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
WASHINGTON. Feb. 81
To the Presdent-In the search for vessels suitable
for the expedition preparing to relieve Lieutenant
Greedy and party attention early directed to the
Alert which is the property of the British govern
meut and the advance ship of the expedition
under Sir George Mares. 1t was desired secure this
vessel she is peculiarly fitted for this intended
vice, and the inspecting officer recommended her,
Mr.. lowell was instructed to ask whether she could
ibis action Of the government 81 having pre-
viousy and informally reached the British
admiralty an intimaton was conveyed to the United
States Minister to the effect that the British govern
ment has not forgotten the very considerate conduct
of this government the occasion of the recovery OF
the 'Resolute and. that, should any suggestion be
made that the vessel would be Of use to the eXpe-
dition, she would be presented to the government.
The "Resolute," u vessel Is the President remem-
bers, formerly belonging to her Majesty navy, having
been abandoned in the arctic region discovered
and brought to the United States by American
men, and thereupon purchased by this govern
ment OF her savors repaired and returned to Great
BRITAIN On het ARRIVAL III England, ue NesSel was
received by the Queen in person aud the officers OF the
United States navy who took the ship thither We're
treated with every official and personal courtesy The
government of her Majesty has given the
Alert to the United States, Internationally, with
her anchors chains and such of her equipment can
be utilized.
Recognizing this graceful and opportune act of
courtesy on the part of her Majestys govern
ment, the undersigned to-day instructed Mr.
Lowell as follows by telegraph:
Her Maiesty's government having presented to the
government of the United States the ship Alert to aid
in the relief of Lieutenant Greedy and party, you will
inform the Secretary of Shate for Foreign Affairs that
the spirit which prompts this act Of generosity and
this evidence of sympathy with the object in view
He e tba
people of the United States The President sends his
cordial thanks for the opportune gift of this vessel
which he accepts in the of the United States and
which will be used in the humane enterprise for which
it is SO peculiarly adapted.
Respectfully submitted,
FREDERICK 7. FRELINGHUYSEN.
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EDITOR DANA's MISSION.

The New-YorIler Organizing War Against
Elk Senator Mcdonald.
National Republican.
Hon. Charles A. Dana arrived in the city on
Monday last, and for the past two days has been
the guest of Representative Dorsheimer He
has kept himself somewhat close, and it was not
until be was discovered piling up runs of sixty
points on a New-Yorker in the Arlington billiard
room, yesterday, that it was definitely known
he was here. Last night Mr.. Dorsheimer gave Il
dinner party in honor Of his guest, to which
were invited a number Of the more exalted Of